SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 Commission file number 333-43770
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Incorporated under the Laws of the I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
State of Delaware 52-2258371
3119 SOUTH SCENIC, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65807
(417) 883-4549
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None
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None
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to the best of registrant's knowledge, in the Proxy Statement incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB.
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Our revenue in the year ended December 31, 2004 was $2,040,575.
The aggregate market value of our common stock held by nonaffiliates
was approximately $69,460,975 on February 24, 2005.
On February 24, 2005, 42,822,810 shares of our common stock were
outstanding.
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stockholders in connection with our 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are
incorporated by reference into Part III.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business ..................................................... 1
Item 2. Properties ................................................... 18
Item 3. Legal Proceedings ............................................ 18
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .......... 18
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters ....................................... 19
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations ....................... 21
Item 7. Financial Statements ........................................ 25
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial
Disclosure .................................................. 25
Item 8A. Controls and Procedures ..................................... 25
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control
Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the
Exchange Act .............................................. 26
Item 10. Executive Compensation ...................................... 28
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters ................ 30
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions .............. 31
PART IV
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ............................ 32
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services ...................... 36
SIGNATURES ................................................................ 37
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................... F-1
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
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We manufacture premium-quality loudspeakers and sell them through our
dealer networks. The speakers use our proprietary ribbon-driver technology and
are generally recognized in the industry as high-quality systems. We sell a
Professional Line of loudspeakers; a Commercial Line of loudspeakers; Home
Theatre systems; a line for recording and broadcast studios; a line for
contractor installations and touring companies; a line of in-wall, in-ceiling
and outdoor loudspeakers; and a line for the cinema and movie theater market.
From the early 1990's through 1999 we derived substantially all of our
revenue from marketing, renting, selling and installing sound and lighting
systems under the name Sound and Lighting Specialist Inc. In June 1999, due to
the favorable customer acceptance of our custom-designed loudspeaker systems, we
ceased these historical operations and began focusing all efforts towards
becoming a loudspeaker manufacturer and selling to dealers and contractors on a
wholesale basis. As a result, we have been essentially in a development stage,
as we are bringing to market products that we introduced in 2000 and 2001 and
designing and bringing to market additional products.
We began selling loudspeakers in June 2000 when we introduced our
Professional Line. We introduced our other lines of speakers in subsequent
years, with the most recent being the Cinema line, which we started selling in
2004. Our products are primarily sold through a network of approximately 200
dealers for our Professional and Commercial lines, 20 dealers for our Home
Theater line, and 15 foreign distributors. We recently began selling products
directly through a corporate sales department that targets major "big box"
retailers.
SLS International, Inc. was formed on July 25, 2000 and had no previous
operations. On the same date, this corporation merged with Sound and Lighting
Specialist Inc., its sole shareholder, and SLS International, Inc. was the
surviving corporation. The information in this section should be read together
with the financial statements, the accompanying notes to the financial
statements and other sections included in this report.
RECENT EVENTS
On January 4, 2005, we completed a private placement of our newly
designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price
of $15 million. The investors also received five-year warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $6.00
per share, subject to certain adjustments. The securities were purchased by
BayStar Capital II, L.P., PSO Trading IV, LLC, HFTP Investment L.L.C., and Royal
Bank of Canada. The preferred stock is initially convertible, at the holder's
option, into an aggregate of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock, at a
conversion price of $2.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments, and accrues
a 6% premium to the stated value of the shares of preferred stock, which would
be convertible into additional shares of common stock. We may redeem the
warrants (or require the holder to exercise them) and may require holders to
convert the preferred stock to common stock if certain conditions are met.
In a private placement that closed on July 27, 2004, we sold 272,100
shares of our Series B Preferred Stock for $5,442,000, which have converted or
are convertible into 2,721,000 shares of our common stock. We also issued a
total of 2,846,000 Class C Warrants, 2,721,000 of which were attached to shares
of the Series B Preferred Stock and 125,000 of which were issued to Kenny
Securities for services as a placement agent.
In March 2004, we completed a merger of Evenstar, Inc. into a newly
formed, wholly owned subsidiary. As a result of the merger, we now own, through
the subsidiary, certain technologies and proprietary rights, including those
embodied in one issued patent and one patent application. The technologies
consist of digital amplification technologies that we intend to use in our
loudspeakers and in stereo amplifiers in a product line complementary to our
loudspeakers. We intend to sell these products through our current distribution
channels, as well as through relationships that we expect to develop with mass
merchandisers and real estate developers. In exchange for such technologies, we
paid $300,000 in cash and issued 300,000 shares of our common stock to the
seller.
We entered into a lease agreement with Bull Creek Ranch LLC on December
4, 2004. Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to lease approximately 150,000
square feet of property in Ozark, Missouri through February 28, 2010 at a base
rent of $18,750 per month for the first twelve months and $28,125 thereafter,
with adjustments and additional charges set forth in the agreement. The lease
agreement also provided us with an option to purchase the property for
$3,500,000, increasing by 5% for each year after the first year of the lease
term. On February 3, 2004, we purchased the property for $3,500,000, pursuant to
the option to purchase. As a result, the lease agreement terminated. John Gott,
our President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director, is a manager of, and a
member owning a 50% interest in, Bull Creek Ranch LLC. As a result, Mr. Gott had
a material interest in the lease agreement and in our purchase of the property.
DEVELOPMENT
Initially, we engaged in the direct sale and installation of sound
systems for various customers and rented lighting and sound equipment. The
business evolved into the business of designing cabinets for loudspeaker systems
for sale and installation. We manufactured the cabinets and purchased the
components, which consisted of compression drivers and woofers from independent
manufacturers, and sold and installed the systems for our customers. The
compression drivers make the high frequency or treble sounds and the woofers
make the low frequency or bass sounds. During 1994, we expanded our line of
loudspeaker systems to include speakers that used ribbon drivers instead of
compression drivers. At that time, we purchased the ribbon drivers from an
independent manufacturer.
As we developed our ribbon driver line of loudspeakers we relied on our
Tef 20 computer acoustic measurement system to analyze and measure sound waves.
This system is the industry standard for loudspeaker designing and is used by
most of the major loudspeaker manufacturers in the design and manufacture of
loudspeaker systems. Our Tef 20 system indicated that the ribbon driver systems
that we were designing were superior in several ways to the compression driver
systems that we previously used. The ribbon driver system had a smoother
frequency response. The level of mid-range sound and treble sound that the
ribbon driver systems were producing was more even and therefore the loudspeaker
reproduced sound it received in a more natural manner. Also, the ribbon driver
did not produce the same level of distortion when played at higher sound
pressure levels, as compared to the compression driver. This resulted in a
positive reaction from our customers to the quality of sound, and as a result we
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decided to change our overall strategy. We determined to focus our efforts
solely on the manufacture and sale of lines of ribbon driver speaker systems. We
sell our speaker systems in seven product lines:
o The Professional Contractor Speaker System, a more expensive
"professional" line
o The Universal Series Speaker System, a less expensive "commercial"
line
o The Home Theatre Speaker Systems
o The Studio Series, for recording and broadcast studios
o The Ribbon Line Array (RLA) Series, for contractor installations
and touring companies
o The Design Series, consisting of in-wall, in-ceiling and outdoor
speakers for home theater and commercial installations
o The Cinema Line for the cinema and movie theater market
The market for the ribbon driver product line is new and growing. Our
future success is uncertain because the loudspeaker market is experiencing rapid
technological advances, changing customer needs and evolving industry standards.
To realize our expectations regarding our operating results, we will depend on:
o Market acceptance of our ribbon driver products
o Our ability to compete in quality, price and customer service for
our products
o Our ability to develop, in a timely manner, new products and
services that keep pace with developments in technology
o Our ability to meet changing customer requirements
o Our ability to enhance our current products and services and
deliver them efficiently through appropriate distribution channels
We estimate that we spent $200,000 in 2003 and $150,000 in 2004 on
research and development activities. None of these costs are borne directly by
our customers.
TECHNOLOGY
The function of loudspeakers is to increase the volume of sound in
order to enable the sound to be heard by many people occupying a large area. For
many years, the loudspeaker industry used certain types of components to
increase the volume of sound. The technology originally permitted only the types
of components that required low electrical power in order to achieve high-volume
sound. In the past, loudspeakers consisted in part of a component called the
compression driver. This device generally is used to reproduce the mid-range and
high frequencies of sound. Early compression drivers consisted of a diaphragm
made of a linen-based manmade resin material that is enclosed in a chamber. This
diaphragm was generally formed as a partial sphere, similar to a ball that has
been cut in half. The edges of the diaphragm were then wound many times with a
fine electrical wire called a voice coil. Electrical current from an amplifier
is sent through the wire and the diaphragm vibrates to produce the sound wave.
However, in the compression driver, the diaphragm is enclosed in a chamber with
the sound exiting out of a relatively small hole that increases the velocity of
the sound, similar to forcing air or water through a small hole to increase its
velocity. The disadvantage of the compression driver is that before the sound
waves are forced through the small hole they are first bounced around inside the
chamber and become distorted and tend to produce listening fatigue for
audiences. Today the compression drivers use a diaphragm made from aluminum and
titanium and can produce the same high volume but with higher frequency sounds.
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Although today's compression drivers are superior to those of the past due to
the new materials, the negative aspects still exist to a degree because of the
nature of the design of the compression driver.
Ribbon drivers work in a different manner than compression drivers. The
diaphragm of the ribbon driver is a flat piece of mylar plastic or, in the case
of our ribbon drivers, a high temperature Kapton plastic. These materials are
considerably thinner and lighter than the linen or even the aluminum or titanium
diaphragms of the compression drivers. The ribbon diaphragm is laminated on one
side with a thin coating of aluminum. This aluminum is then chemically etched to
leave wire-like traces of aluminum that act as a voice coil, vibrating the
diaphragm when current is applied. The diaphragm of the ribbon driver is not in
a chamber and is open and visible to the air. The sound waves are not restricted
and therefore they do not have the distorted properties of the compression
driver. Because the diaphragm of the ribbon driver is so thin and light it
reacts very quickly to the electrical signal and does not introduce new or
resonated sounds created by the material of the diaphragm itself. This enables
the ribbon driver to produce a more pure reproduction of the sound source
without adding any tones of its own.
In 1994, we purchased several ribbon drivers from a non-affiliated
European company to determine if they could be used in our loudspeaker systems.
Prior to this, we were only using compression drivers. We immediately noticed
the difference in the quality of sound and began to install the ribbon drivers
in some of our own smaller speaker cabinets that did not require high electrical
power. Due to the positive response from our customers we decided to develop a
completely new product line using the ribbon drivers that we purchased from the
European manufacturers.
In February 2000, we retained Igor Levitsky, an electro-acoustics
engineer, to develop a new technology ribbon driver for us. We requested that he
develop two different-sized ribbon drivers and we paid a fixed fee for his work.
In April 2001, Mr. Levitsky became our employee.
The ribbon driver that we have developed uses new lightweight
high-powered magnets and plastics that can withstand high temperatures. This
enables the speaker system to have increased power-handling ability and higher
sound volume with substantial reliability and clarity. We developed our own
proprietary ribbon driver, models PRD 500, a 5-inch version of the ribbon
driver, and PRD 1000, a 6-inch version. In 2001, we began directly manufacturing
models PRD 500 and PRD 1000. The direct manufacture of ribbon drivers
substantially reduces our product cost, and it also provides improved
performance for our loudspeaker systems. Sales of the Commercial line and
Professional line of loudspeakers with direct-manufactured ribbon drivers began
in 2001. The Studio Series, the RLA Series and the Design Series were all
developed in 2002 and 2003 and use our ribbon drivers or ribbon drivers that we
purchase from Bohlender & Graebener Corporation. In March 2004 we displayed our
Cinema line of loudspeakers for the first time at the annual Show West Cinema
trade show, and in December 2004, we made our first installation of cinema
systems using the PRD 500 and 1000 ribbon drivers.
PRODUCTS
We sell our speaker systems in seven product lines:
o The Professional Contractor Speaker System, a more expensive
"professional" line
o The Universal Series Speaker System, a less expensive "commercial"
line
o The Home Theatre Speaker Systems
o The Studio Series, for recording and broadcast studios
o The Ribbon Line Array (RLA) Series, for contractor installations
and touring companies
o The Design Series, consisting of in-wall, in-ceiling and outdoor
speakers for home theater and commercial installations
o The Cinema Line for the cinema and movie theater market
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Our Professional Contractor Speaker System line now consists of
eighteen models of speaker systems, each model consisting of a speaker cabinet
and components of woofers that provide the bass sounds and ribbon drivers that
provide the treble sounds. This line, the cabinets of which we generally
manufacture, is usually sold to large contractors and installed in churches,
theatres, school auditoriums, casinos, night clubs and touring production
companies. Although we now manufacture our own ribbon drivers, the woofers are
manufactured to our specifications by non-affiliated manufacturers.
Our Commercial line, the Universal Series Speaker System, consists of
lower-cost speakers that are designed to be sold by music stores for orchestras,
disc jockeys and the less expensive commercial market. There are twelve models
of different size, with less expensive components that produce varying sound
levels and area coverage capabilities. These models are equal in quality to, but
do not produce the sound levels of, our Professional Contractor Speaker System
Line.
We recently developed a new line of loudspeakers for the home theatre
market. We intend to direct a substantial effort to capture a greater share of
the home theatre market. The home theatre market requires equipment that uses
five or more speakers placed around a room. This configuration provides the
listener with "surround sound" similar to a movie theatre experience. Almost all
current movies are now produced in surround sound, which uses at least five
speakers plus a sub-woofer system. Our Home Theatre Loudspeaker System consists
of four models that use the smallest unit of our Professional Contractor
Loudspeaker System as their basis. We manufacture the cabinetry and the ribbon
drivers for this system, our PRD 500. These systems are designed for the
boardroom and for the home.
Our efforts in home theater marketing have led us to market and offer
in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for the home theater and commercial segment of
our industry. These products are called our Design Series and are being
specified in many installations. We have developed a new less-expensive 5.1 Home
Theater system, which is now in production. It is in stock and being sold
through our existing and new home theater dealers.
In conjunction with our development agreement with entertainer Quincy
Jones, we have been in the design and initial production stages of several new
Home Theater products. The Q Line Silver has completed the prototype development
stage and is now being produced. We have offered this product line to one of the
"big box" retailers in the U.S. and we expect it to be available for sale around
September 2005. We are also in production of models of the Q Line Gold, and
negotiations are underway to place these products in similar retail outlets in
late 2005. We are anticipating that sales of these products will bring a
significant revenue stream over the next few years and will increase the
visibility of the SLS brand to the consumer.
Due to the unique design of our ribbon drivers we have developed a new
series of speaker systems for the contractor installation and touring sound
reinforcement markets. These products are part of our new RLA Series. This line
has been receiving high acclaim in the industry and we have installed this
product line in many prestigious locations.
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We have developed two new models of speaker systems for the recording
studio and broadcast markets and have added them to our existing in-studio
speaker that was originally part of our Professional line. We are now
designating these three different speaker models as our Studio Series.
We re-packaged certain models of our Professional Contractor Sound
Systems and Universal Series for the cinema and movie theatre market by
simplifying the cabinetry. In a typical movie house, the speakers are usually
not displayed in view of the public, which allows for simplified cabinetry. The
new cabinetry is designed to be less costly, as are the other components, which
we expect to provide our representatives with a cost advantage in marketing our
system to cinema owners. At present, a total of ten models have been repackaged
for this line. They were introduced to cinema companies in 2004.
Revenue from our ribbon driver product lines is expected to account for
a material portion of our revenue for the foreseeable future. Our financial
performance will depend on market acceptance of our ribbon driver technology and
products. The sound system industry continually introduces technological
developments, frequently announces new products, and has evolving industry
standards and changing customer requirements. As a result, if our ribbon driver
technology and product line do not rapidly achieve sufficient market acceptance,
we may not be able to achieve expected revenues or profits.
MANUFACTURING AND SOURCING
We generally design and manufacture our own cabinets for our product
lines, and on occasion contract certain models manufactured by independent,
established, local and other woodcrafters. These manufacturers construct the
cabinetry to our specifications. Our ribbon drivers are either directly
manufactured or purchased from a non-affiliated manufacturer, Bohlender &
Graebener Corporation. The principal suppliers of our woofers are Belisle
Acoustics, Eminence, PHL and Seas Speaker Component Manufacturers. The
manufacture of our own ribbon drivers has resulted in a meaningful reduction in
costs, and we expect that it will enable our products to be more competitively
priced.
Our sources of supply of other component sub-parts are all
competitively priced and we have a sufficient number of other sources of supply
available to us should the need arise for additional components. If a
termination of an existing relationship with any current supplier occurs we do
not expect to have any difficulty in replacing that source.
SALES AND MARKETING
Our sales and marketing force has increased significantly over the past
year. A national sales manager that joined us at the end of 2003 has added to,
or replaced, independent sales representative firms for several sales
territories in the U.S. We have also added an international sales representative
for the Far East and Southern Hemisphere, and his efforts have increased our
distribution in that area to six countries. We also added a director of
technical communications in the first quarter of 2004, and he has been traveling
extensively in the U.S. and internationally, speaking on our behalf at many
trade shows and marketing meetings. His main focus has been to educate the
independent audio consultants about our technology, products and advantages.
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In the first quarter of 2005, we added two highly-qualified regional
sales managers to assist the national sales manager in working with our
independent sales representatives across the U.S. We expect these regional sales
managers to increase our market coverage. We also added an experienced director
of field engineering who will work with our acoustical consultants and our
design and production contractors in the specifications of our products for
projects and larger venue installations.
Our corporate sales department and our independent consultants are
building strong relationships with potential customers including several of the
world's leading "big box" retail outlets. We expect to enter into sales
agreements with some of these companies in 2005. Also, our first Cinema Line
installation has been well received, several national cinema chains have
auditioned our products, and several large orders have been placed for delivery
in 2005. These early results indicate that the Cinema Line will become a good
source of revenue in the coming years.
Domestic. In addition to advertising in trade journals and attending
industry conventions for promotion and sale of our products, we have established
a network of dealers, contractors and distributors. Currently, we have
approximately 200 dealers for our Professional and Commercial lines, 20 dealers
for our Home Theatre line, and 15 international distributors for our
Professional, Commercial, and Home Theater lines. These outlets sell our
products in approximately three-quarters of the U.S. and 15 foreign countries.
The dealer agreements may be terminated without cause by either party on 30 days
notice.
We train the sales representatives to enable them to deal more easily
with customer questions, and two in-house customer service specialists assist
the sales team. As manufacturers, we are always available to respond to
inquiries of customers and potential customers, if and when required. Although
we are small in comparison to the industry leaders, we are seeking to become
established in a niche market consisting of commercial and residential customers
who are interested in a truer reproduction of sound.
In 2004, approximately 41.1% of our sales were our RLA Series systems
(compared to 55.6% in 2003), 14.2% were our Professional Contractor systems
(15.9% in 2003), 14.1% were our Universal Series systems (8.6% in 2003), 13.7%
were our Home Theatre Systems (10.2% in 2003), 6.5% were our Design Series
systems (1.5% in 2003), 3.5% were our Cinema line systems (0 in 2003), 1.3% were
our Studio Series systems (2.7% in 2003), and 5.6% were miscellaneous revenue
(5.4% in 2003). Miscellaneous revenue primarily consists of spare and
replacement parts.
International. We are also engaged in marketing and promotion
internationally. Our international business involves a number of risks,
including:
o foreign currency exchange fluctuations
o political and economic instability
o difficulty in managing distributors or sales representatives
o tariffs and other trade barriers
o complex foreign laws and treaties including employment laws
Because our sales are in U.S. currency, foreign currency exchange
fluctuations could materially affect us negatively. A decrease in the value of
foreign currencies as they relate to the U.S. dollar could make the pricing of
our products more expensive than products of our foreign competitors that are
priced in foreign currencies. Because of the fluctuating exchange rates and our
involvement with a number of currencies, we are unable to predict future
operating results.
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In the future we expect to make significant investments in our
operations, particularly to support technological developments and sales
activities. As a result, operating expenses are expected to continue to
increase.
COMPETITION
Our main competitors are JBL Professional, a division of Harmon
International, Inc.; Eastern Acoustics Works, Inc.; Meyer Sound, Inc.;
Turbosound, Inc.; and Renkus-Heinz, Inc. Some of these companies have
substantially greater assets and financial resources than we do. Most of the
competitors compete in both the higher-priced, more sophisticated line of
loudspeaker systems, which are similar to our Professional Contractor Speaker
Systems, and the lower-priced, less sophisticated line of loudspeaker systems,
similar to our Universal Series Speaker Systems. Meyer Sound and Renkus-Heinz
are engaged only in the more expensive speaker systems. All of these competitors
presently use the compression driver component in their sound systems. Although
our ribbon driver products are new, the nature of the market for loudspeaker
products is highly competitive and sensitive to the introduction of new
products. As a result, we may experience increasing competition in the future.
Our success will depend, in part, upon our ability to continue to
increase sales in our targeted markets. We may not be able to compete
successfully with our competitors and the pressures from competitors may have a
material adverse effect on us. Our success will depend in large part upon our
ability to increase our share of our target market and to sell additional
products to existing customers. However, future competition could result in
price reductions, reduced margins or decreased sales of our products.
We currently compete primarily with the internal design efforts of
larger and more established companies that have larger technical staffs, more
established and larger marketing and sales organizations and significantly
greater financial resources than we have. Such competitors may be able to
respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer
requirements. They are able to devote greater resources to the development, sale
and promotion of their products than we are able to devote. They may develop
products that are superior in certain respects to our products or may develop
products that achieve greater market acceptance.
PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY
We are the owners of the proprietary ribbon driver technology for our
models PRD 500 and PRD 1000. We have no patents on this technology. However, we
filed a patent application in September 2002. Although we have filed for a
patent we cannot be certain that a patent will be granted, or that it will give
us an advantage over our competitors.
On March 12, 2004, we acquired Evenstar, Inc., by a merger with and
into our newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary, Evenstar Mergersub, Inc.
Evenstar is the owner of one issued patent and a second patent that was issued
in September 2004. The patents are for Evenstar's digital amplification
technology, which provides for substantially reduced production costs compared
to amplifiers of comparable quality. During the remainder of 2004 Evenstar's
founder, an electrical engineer who joined SLS after we acquired his company,
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has been developing several models of the Evenstar amplifiers and making them
ready for production. We introduced one of these models at the Audio Engineering
Society convention in the fall of 2004 and it received a favorable response. The
first Evenstar self-amplified SLS speakers are expected to be available for sale
in the second quarter of 2005. Also, several Evenstar models have been developed
for the new Q Line products, and we expect them to be in "big box" retail
outlets in late 2005.
The laws of some foreign countries do not protect or enforce
proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the U.S. Also, our
domestic and international competitors may develop other technology that
produces results similar to our technology. We expect that some loudspeaker
products may be subject to patent infringement claims as the number of products
and competitors in our industry grows. As a result, third parties may assert
patent infringement claims against us in the future, and the claims may not be
resolved in our favor. Any such claims, with or without merit, could be
time-consuming and may result in costly litigation. The claims may also require
us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements. The royalty or licensing
agreements, if they become necessary, may not be available on terms that are
favorable to us, if at all. In addition, we may be forced to commence litigation
in the future to protect our trade secrets or proprietary rights, or to
determine the validity and extent of the proprietary rights of others. Any
litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of our energy and
resources.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 2, 2005 we have a total of 30 employees, one of which is
executive, four are administrative, four are in marketing and sales, one is in
technical communications, four are in engineering, and sixteen are in
production. In the past, we have employed additional temporary and part-time
employees to meet production obligations and fill orders. There is presently no
labor union contract between any union and us. We do not anticipate our
employees will seek to form or join a union for the foreseeable future.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
We believe that maintaining consistent contact with distributors,
customers and others in the industry and continued marketing through conventions
and trade magazines will produce additional business. We believe marketing our
products by the distributor/sales representative network is best suited to
generate revenue. Sales by our Professional, Commercial, Cinema and Design
Series distributors, as well as sales by our corporate sales department to "big
box "retailers, are expected to be our primary source of business in coming
years. As our products gain popularity in the Professional and Commercial
markets, we expect to capitalize on our reputation and use it to market
effectively to retail consumers. Our technology is becoming proven, and as we
have shown by its versatility, we believe that it is a better way to produce
sound for any application. We intend to continue to develop products for all
segments of the consumer markets, including personal sound systems that include
MP-3 players, headphones, personal stereo docking stations, personal computer
sound systems, gaming system sound products and headphones as well as car audio
and video systems. All of these markets have been reviewed and our technology
has been implemented in several prototypes to compare to the competition. In
addition, the sales representatives will enable us to monitor the effectiveness
of our marketing program.
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Our initial marketing efforts were in the area of church construction
and performance theatre construction, as our larger speakers have been
specifically designed for use in these venues.
We intend to continue advertising in trade journals and attending
industry conventions to maintain our image as a competitor in the loudspeaker
industry in the U.S. and internationally. We are seeking to derive profits and
competitiveness by sales through the dealer network of our product line using
our less costly ribbon driver, which we have manufactured since 2001. However,
we cannot assure investors or predict profits from distributor sales or any
other business activity.
We manufacture our own ribbon drivers, which provides cost savings
compared to the cost of purchasing compression drivers and ribbon drivers from
third parties. We believe that both the cost savings and the quality of the
lower distortion, as demonstrated by our Tef 20 analysis device, provide us with
competitive advantages to establish a place in the home, commercial and
professional loudspeaker markets.
At the appropriate time, we intend to investigate possible strategic
alliances with key industry participants to strengthen our image, our product
components and our distribution pattern. We cannot be certain that a future
alliance opportunity will present itself or, if an opportunity is presented,
that it will result in a profitable working relationship. It is likely that in
some future financial quarter or quarters, our operating results will be below
the expectations of securities analysts and investors. If a shortfall in revenue
occurs, the market price for our common stock may decline significantly. The
factors that may cause our quarterly operating results to fall short of
expectations include:
o our ability to develop and market our new ribbon driver loudspeaker
products in a timely manner
o the size and timing of customer orders
o seasonality of sales
o availability of capital
o the degree and rate of growth of the markets in which we compete
and the accompanying demand for our loudspeaker products
o our suppliers' ability to perform under their contracts with us
Many of these factors are beyond our control. For these reasons,
period-to-period comparisons of our financial results may not necessarily assist
in forecasting our future performance.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves various risks, including
those described in the risk factors below. You should carefully consider these
risk factors, together with all of the other information included and
incorporated by reference in this report, before you decide to invest in our
common stock. If any of the following risks, or any other risks not described
below, develop into actual events, then our business, financial condition,
results of operations, or prospects could be materially adversely affected, the
market price of our common stock could decline further and you could lose all or
part of your investment.
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RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND MAY NOT BE PROFITABLE IN THE FUTURE IF WE DO NOT
ACHIEVE SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO ABSORB RECENT AND PLANNED EXPENDITURES.
We have experienced significant operating losses since investing in the
development of ribbon driver technology in 1998 and, through December 31, 2004,
have an accumulated retained deficit of approximately $23,541,337. If we do not
achieve continued revenue growth sufficient to absorb our recent and planned
expenditures, we could experience additional losses in future periods. These
losses or fluctuations in our operating results could cause the market value of
our common stock to decline.
WE WILL DEPEND ON ADDITIONAL CAPITAL.
Our ability to implement our strategy and expand our operations largely
depends on our access to capital. To implement our long-term strategy, we plan
to make ongoing expenditures for the expansion and improvement of our product
line and the promotion of our products. To date, we have financed our operations
primarily through sales of equity and the issuance of notes. We will need to
issue additional equity or other securities to obtain the financing required to
continue our operations. However, additional capital may not be available on
terms acceptable to us. Our failure to obtain sufficient additional capital
could curtail or alter our growth strategy or delay needed capital expenditures.
OUR DEPENDENCE UPON THIRD-PARTY DEALERS FOR SALES MAKES US VULNERABLE TO THE
EFFORTS OF OTHERS WHICH ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
Our distributors may not continue their current relationships with us
and they may give higher priority to the sale of our competitors' products. In
addition, to be effective, distributors must devote significant technical,
marketing and sales resources to an often lengthy sales cycle. Our current and
future distributors may not devote sufficient resources to market our products
effectively and economic or industry conditions may adversely affect their
ability to market or sell for us. A reduction in sales efforts or a
discontinuation of distribution of our products by any distributor could lead to
reduced sales and greater net losses.
WE MAY NOT GAIN MARKET ACCEPTANCE OF OUR RIBBON DRIVER TECHNOLOGY.
We believe that revenues from our ribbon driver product line will
account for a material portion of our revenue for the foreseeable future. Our
future financial performance will depend on the market acceptance of our ribbon
driver technology and products. To date, we have had limited sales of products
containing our new technology ribbon drivers. If our ribbon driver technology
and product line do not gain sufficient positive market acceptance, we may not
achieve anticipated revenue, profits or continued viability.
IN THE LOUDSPEAKER MARKET, WE ARE SUBJECT TO INTENSE COMPETITION.
Although our ribbon driver loudspeaker products are relatively new and
emerging, the markets for loudspeaker products are extremely competitive and we
expect such competition to increase. The market for sound enhancement products
in general is intensely competitive and sensitive to new product introductions
or enhancements and marketing efforts by our competitors. The market is
sustained by ongoing technological developments, frequent new product
announcements and introductions, evolving industry standards and changing
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customer requirements. We expect to experience increasing levels of competition
in the future. Although we have attempted to design our loudspeaker systems to
compete favorably with competitive products, we may not be able to establish and
maintain our competitive position against current or potential competitors.
Aggressive competition could cause us to have sales and profitability below
expectations.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO HIRE OR RETAIN QUALIFIED AND SKILLED PERSONNEL AS NECESSARY,
WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DEVELOP NEW PRODUCTS OR SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE OUR BUSINESS.
We believe our success will depend in large part upon our ability to
identify, attract and retain highly skilled managerial, engineering, sales and
marketing, finance and operations personnel. However, we may not be successful
in identifying, attracting and retaining such personnel. Our success also
depends to a great degree upon the continued contributions of our key
management, engineering, sales and marketing, finance and manufacturing
personnel, many of whom would be difficult to replace. In particular, we believe
that our future success depends on John Gott, Chief Executive Officer. We
presently maintain key person life insurance on Mr. Gott in the amount of $5
million, but we do not have an employment contract with him. If we experience
the loss of the services of any of our key personnel, we may be unable to
identify, attract or retain qualified personnel in the future. This could make
it difficult for us to manage our business and meet key objectives, or achieve
or sustain profits.
OUR PATENT APPLICATION MAY NOT BE ISSUED AND EVEN IF IT IS ISSUED, WE STILL MAY
NOT BE ABLE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE PATENT OR OUR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
In September 2002, we filed a U.S. patent application on our
proprietary ribbon driver technology. Our success will depend in significant
part on our ability to obtain, preserve and defend U.S. patent protection for
this technology. The patent may not be issued from the patent application. The
issuance of a patent is not conclusive as to its validity or enforceability and,
if a patent is issued, it is uncertain how much protection, if any, will be
given to our patent if we attempt to enforce it. Litigation, which could be
costly and time consuming, may be necessary to enforce our current patents or
any patent issued in the future or to determine the scope and validity of the
proprietary rights of third parties. A competitor may successfully challenge the
validity or enforceability of a patent or challenge the extent of the patent's
coverage. If the outcome of litigation is adverse to us, third parties may be
able to use our patented technology without payment to us. Even if we are
successful in defending such litigation, the cost of litigation to uphold the
patent can be substantial. On March 12, 2004, we acquired Evenstar, Inc., by a
merger with and into our newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary, Evenstar
Mergersub, Inc. Evenstar is the owner of one issued patent and a second patent
that was issued in September 2004. The patents are for Evenstar's digital
amplification technology, which provides for substantially reduced production
costs compared to amplifiers of comparable quality.
It is possible that competitors may infringe our patents or
successfully avoid them through design innovation. To stop these activities we
may need to file a lawsuit. These lawsuits are expensive and would consume time
and other resources. In addition, there is a risk that a court would decide that
our patent is not valid, that we do not have the right to stop the other party
from using the inventions, or that the competitor's activities do not infringe
our patent.
Our competitive position is also dependent upon unpatented technology
and trade secrets, which may be difficult to protect. Others may independently
develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques that
would legally circumvent our intellectual property rights. Currently, we have
not registered any potential trademarks and we may not be able to obtain
registration for such trademarks.
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THE USE OF OUR TECHNOLOGIES COULD POTENTIALLY CONFLICT WITH THE RIGHTS OF
OTHERS.
Our competitors, or others, may have or may acquire patent rights that
they could enforce against us. If our products conflict with patent rights of
others, third parties could bring legal actions against us or our suppliers or
customers, claiming damages and seeking to enjoin manufacturing and marketing of
the affected products. If these legal actions are successful, in addition to any
potential liability for damages, we could be required to alter our products or
obtain a license in order to continue to manufacture or market the affected
products. We may not prevail in any legal action and a required license under
the patent may not be available on acceptable terms or at all. The cost to us of
any litigation or other proceeding relating to intellectual property rights,
even if resolved in our favor, could be substantial.
WE MUST EXPAND OUR OPERATIONS TO COMMERCIALIZE OUR PRODUCTS, WHICH WE MAY NOT BE
ABLE TO DO.
We will need to expand and effectively manage our operations and
facilities to successfully pursue and complete our commercialization efforts. We
will need to add personnel, including management, and expand our capabilities,
which may strain our existing managerial, operational, financial and other
resources. To compete effectively and manage our growth, we must train, manage
and motivate a substantially larger employee base, accurately forecast demand
for our products and implement operational, financial and management information
systems. In the event that we fail to expand or manage our growth effectively or
if we cannot recruit qualified employees, our commercialization efforts could be
curtailed or delayed.
WE MAY ACQUIRE OTHER BUSINESSES OR TECHNOLOGIES, AND WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
INTEGRATE AND OPERATE THE ACQUISITIONS.
In March 2004 we acquired Evenstar, Inc. From time to time, we have
considered the acquisition of other businesses or other technologies, and we
continue to consider such acquisitions as opportunities arise. Some of these
businesses and technologies, including Evenstar, are directly related to our
business and others are not. If we make any such acquisitions, we may not be
able to efficiently combine our operations with those of the businesses or
technologies we acquire without encountering difficulties. These difficulties
could result from a variety of issues, including incompatible operating
practices, corporate cultures, product lines, or technologies. As a result, we
may have difficulties in integrating, managing and operating the acquired
businesses and technologies.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR SECURITIES
SINCE OUR COMMON STOCK IS THINLY TRADED, IT CAN BE SUBJECT TO EXTREME RISES OR
DECLINES IN PRICE, AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SELL YOUR SHARES AT OR ABOVE THE
PRICE YOU PAID.
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You may have difficulty reselling shares of our common stock. You may
not be able to resell your shares at or above the price you paid, or at a fair
market value. The stock markets often experience significant price and volume
changes that are not related to the operating performance of individual
companies. These broad market changes may cause the market price of our common
stock to decline regardless of how well we perform as a company.
FUTURE SALES OF COMMON STOCK COULD DEPRESS THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK.
Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock pursuant to
Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 or otherwise could have a material
adverse impact on the market price for the common stock at the time. On February
1, 2005, there were approximately 25,011,318 outstanding shares of our common
stock held by stockholders that are deemed "restricted securities" as defined by
Rule 144 under the Securities Act. The resale of many of these shares has been
registered on a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. Upon sale pursuant to such registration statement, the
shares would no longer be restricted securities. Also, under certain
circumstances, these shares may be sold without registration pursuant to the
provisions of Rule 144. In general, under Rule 144, a person (or persons whose
shares are aggregated) who has held the stock for one year may, under certain
circumstances, sell within any three-month period a number of restricted
securities that does not exceed the greater of 1% of the shares outstanding or
the average weekly trading volume during the four calendar weeks preceding the
notice of sale required by Rule 144. In addition, Rule 144 permits, under
certain circumstances, the sale of restricted securities without any quantity
limitations by a non-affiliate who has held the security for two years. Any
sales of shares by stockholders pursuant to a registration statement or Rule 144
may have a depressive effect on the price of our common stock.
WE MAY HAVE LIABILITY FOR PRIOR ISSUANCES OF OUR STOCK.
From May 1, 2002 through May 10, 2004, warrant holders exercised
2,545,800 of our Class A Warrants and 22,600 of our Class B Warrants for a total
of 2,568,400 shares of common stock. The warrant holders paid an aggregate of
$1,340,700 for these exercises. From May 1, 2002 through May 10, 2004, the
registration statement that we filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission to register the common stock issuable upon exercise of these warrants
may not have been "current" because the registration statement had not been
amended to include our most recent audited financial statements. As a result,
the former warrant holders may be entitled to demand a rescission of their
previous exercises of common stock. We intend to make a rescission offer to all
warrant holders who exercised warrants during the period from May 1, 2002
through May 10, 2004. Once made, the rescission offer is expected to remain open
for 30 days. The rescission offer would require us to repurchase the shares of
common stock issued upon exercise of the warrants at their original exercise
price, $.50 for the Class A Warrants and $3.00 for the Class B Warrants, at each
warrant holder's option. If all warrant holders accepted the rescission offer,
we would be required to pay $1,340,700 plus interest, which amount would be
reduced to the extent of the proceeds from any sales of the underlying common
stock by the former warrant holders. Acceptance of the rescission offer by all
former warrant holders could have a material adverse effect. The current market
price is over the $.50 exercise price of the Class A Warrants, and if that
remains true, we would expect no former holders of Class A Warrants to accept
the rescission offer. The current market price is below the $3.00 exercise price
of the Class B Warrants. Only 22,600 Class B Warrants were exercised during the
rescission offer period, making our potential rescission liability to the former
Class B Warrant holders equal to $67,800 plus interest, which amount would be
reduced to the extent of any sales of the underlying common stock by the former
warrant holders.
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SHARES OF CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN VALIDLY ISSUED.
In 2001 - 2003, we sold shares of our Convertible Preferred Stock,
which is sometimes reflected in our financial statements as our Series A
Preferred Stock. We subsequently discovered that the certificate of designation
for the Convertible Preferred Stock had not been filed, and we made such filing
in December 2004. The delay in filing the certificate of designation may have
resulted in the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock not being validly issued
under Delaware law. We are assessing the effects of the delay and determining
what actions we will take, if any, to remedy the effects of the delay. To date,
we have issued 1,891,473 shares of the Convertible Preferred Stock, all of which
were issued prior to the filing of the certificate of designation and 350,873 of
which remain outstanding. All other shares have converted to common stock on a
10-to-1 basis, at a conversion price of $0.25 per share.
OUR INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE AND OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CERTIFY AS TO THEIR EFFECTIVENESS.
We are evaluating our internal controls over financial reporting in
order to allow management to report on, and our independent auditors to attest
to, our internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Section 404
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and rules and regulations of the SEC
thereunder. We are currently performing the system and process evaluation and
testing required (and any necessary remediation) in an effort to comply with
management certification and auditor attestation requirements of Section 404.
The management certification and auditor attestation requirements of Section 404
will initially apply to us as of either December 31, 2005 or December 31, 2006.
In the course of our ongoing Section 404 evaluation, we will seek to identify
areas of internal controls that need improvement and to design enhanced
processes and controls to address these and any other issues that might be
identified through this review. In the evaluation process, we may identify
conditions that may result in significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in
the future.
We cannot be certain as to the timing of completion of our evaluation,
testing and any remediation actions or the impact of the same on our operations.
If we are not able to implement the requirements of Section 404 in a timely
manner or with adequate compliance, our independent auditors may not be able to
certify as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting
and we may be subject to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities,
including the SEC. As a result, there could be a negative reaction in the
financial markets due to a loss of confidence in the reliability of our
financial statements. In addition, we may be required to incur costs in
improving our internal control system and the hiring of additional personnel.
Any such action could negatively affect our results.
We expect to incur expenses of an aggregate of approximately $200,000
in 2005 in connection with our compliance with Section 404.
CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS MAY LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL
AND AFFECT OTHER ASPECTS OF OUR BUSINESS.
In our January 2005 private placement of Series C Preferred Stock and
warrants, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with the investors.
The agreement contains numerous covenants that limit our financing and other
activities, including those described in the following paragraphs.
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So long as at least 3,750 shares of the Series C Preferred Stock are
outstanding and held by the original purchasers thereof, we may not pay any cash
dividends, make distributions, redeem or repurchase any capital stock, or repay
or prepay any indebtedness of ours other than as expressly required pursuant to
the terms of such indebtedness.
So long as any shares of the Series C Preferred Stock are beneficially
owned by the original purchasers thereof, we may not issue or sell any rights,
warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase our common stock, or any other
securities directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable or
exercisable for our common stock, at an effective conversion, exchange or
exercise price that varies or may vary with the market price of our common
stock.
Prior to January 3, 2007, the investors in the January 2005 private
placements have a right to participate in any issuance of equity securities,
equity-linked securities, or convertible debt, subject to certain exceptions.
The participation rights may prevent other potential investors from making
offers for, or entering into agreements to purchase, our securities and thereby
limiting our ability to raise capital.
WE ARE OBLIGATED TO REDEEM OUR SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF
CERTAIN EVENTS.
Pursuant to the terms of the certificate of designation for our Series
C Preferred Stock, we are required to redeem the Series C Preferred Stock upon
the occurrence of certain events, including the following:
o our common stock is suspended from trading on any of, or is not
listed or quoted (and authorized) for trading on at least one of,
the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq
National Market, the Nasdaq SmallCap Market or the Nasdaq
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board for an aggregate of ten or more
trading days in any twelve-month period;
o the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, after
being declared effective, cannot be used by the holders of Series C
Preferred Stock for the resale of all of the common stock issuable
to them for an aggregate of more than 20 days, subject to certain
exceptions;
o we make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or
consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for us or for a
substantial part of our property or business, or such a receiver or
trustee shall otherwise be appointed;
o bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or
other proceedings for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by
or against us or any subsidiary of ours and if instituted against us
or any of our subsidiaries by a third party, shall not be dismissed
within 60 days of their initiation;
o if at least 3,750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding
and held by the original purchasers thereof and we do any of the
following:
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(a) sell, convey or dispose of all or substantially all of our
assets;
(b) consummate specified mergers, consolidations or business
combinations;
(c) engage in transactions providing for sales or issuances by us
or our stockholders that result in the purchaser owning or
having the right to acquire greater than 35% of the
outstanding shares of our common stock (calculated on a fully
diluted basis); or
(d) issue or agree to issue any equity or equity-linked securities
or debt that is convertible into equity or in which there is
an equity component, subject to certain exceptions;
o we either fail to make any payment with respect to any of our
indebtedness in excess of $250,000, subject to certain exceptions,
or default under any agreement binding us, subject to certain
exceptions; or
o we breach any material term under the certificate of designation for
our Series C Preferred Stock, the Series C Preferred Stock
securities purchase agreement, the registration rights agreement or
the warrants attached to the Series C Preferred Stock, subject to
certain exceptions.
Any such redemption would be made at a premium in excess of the
purchase price of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock, as determined by a
formula set forth in the certificate of designation for the Series C Preferred
Stock. These requirements may cause us to pay a significant amount of money to
redeem the Series C Preferred Stock or may cause us to avoid taking certain
actions in order to prevent the occurrence of such redemption requirement.
WE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTORS IN OUR JANUARY
2005 PRIVATE PLACEMENT UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN EVENTS.
In connection with the January 2005 private placement of our Series C
Preferred Stock and warrants, we agreed to file a registration statement to
register the resale of shares of our common stock by the investors in the
private placement. We have an obligation to register additional shares that may
be issuable from time to time as a result of potential adjustments to the
preferred stock and warrants. We filed a registration statement to register the
resale of these shares, and the registration statement was declared effective in
February 2005.
We could be required to pay amounts to each investor upon the
occurrence of certain events, including (a) the number of the investors' shares
registered on the registration statement is less than the number then issued or
issuable to such investors pursuant to the Series C Preferred Stock and
warrants; (b) sales of our common stock can not be made pursuant to the
registration statement; or (c) our common stock is not traded, listed or
included for quotation, as applicable, on the Nasdaq Over-The-Counter Bulletin
Board, certain stock exchanges or certain automated quotation systems. Each of
the foregoing events are, to some extent, beyond our control.
If any of the foregoing events occur, then we would be required to pay
each investor an amount equal to the product of (x) the number of shares of
Series C Preferred Stock held by such investor (plus any shares of preferred
stock that have been converted into shares of our common stock then held by such
investor as if such shares of preferred stock had not been so converted)
multiplied by the per share purchase price, multiplied by (y) .01, for each
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thirty-day period (or portion thereof) beginning April 3, 2005 and ending July
2, 2005, and .02 for each thirty-day period beginning July 2, 2005 (or portion
thereof) and prior to the date the registration statement is declared effective
by the SEC. Assuming that the 6,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock
currently outstanding remain the number outstanding during such periods, then
the amounts payable pursuant to such provisions are $150,000 through July 2,
2005 and $300,000 thereafter.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
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We lease and operate in 32,000 square feet of office and factory space
at our current headquarters address from a nonaffiliated landlord. The lease
expired August 31, 2004 and we continue to occupy the space on a month-to-month
basis at a monthly rental of $6,650. Our facility is divided into four equal
3,000 square foot sections that are internally connected plus two 7,500 square
foot adjoining sections and one 5,000 square foot warehouse. One of the 3,000
square foot sections is used for cabinet fabrication; another is used for
storage of completed cabinets and component storage; the third is used for
assembly and shipping; and the fourth is used for engineering and
administration. One 7,500 square foot section is used for inventory, packaging
and trade show materials storage and the other is used for (a) additional
inventory space for the components and cabinets needed for planned increases in
production, (b) additional engineering testing space to perform critical tests
and produce data for sound system designers to provide specifications for
products, and (c) on-site product demonstrations. These facilities are suitable
for producing in excess of 300 finished speaker cabinets per week and for the
production of up to 1,500 ribbon drivers per month. In addition, we have three
subcontractor cabinet shops that add to our production capabilities. These
companies are highly automated and can supply up to a total of 2,000 cabinets
per week on scheduled notice.
We entered into a lease agreement with Bull Creek Ranch LLC on December
4, 2004. Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to lease approximately 150,000
square feet of property in Ozark, Missouri through February 28, 2010 at a base
rent of $18,750 per month for the first twelve months and $28,125 thereafter,
with adjustments and additional charges set forth in the agreement. We intend to
move our headquarters to this location in the second quarter of 2005, at which
time we will terminate our month-to-month lease of our current headquarters
location. The lease agreement also provided us with an option to purchase the
property for $3,500,000, increasing by 5% for each year after the first year of
the lease term. On February 3, 2004, we purchased the property for $3,500,000,
pursuant to the option to purchase. As a result, the lease agreement terminated.
John Gott, our President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director, is a manager
of, and a member owning a 50% interest in, Bull Creek Ranch LLC. As a result,
Mr. Gott had a material interest in the lease agreement and in our purchase of
the property.
In our opinion, the leased and owned properties are adequately covered
by insurance.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
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In February 2004, we entered into an agreement with the owners of SA
Sound B.V. and SA USA, Inc., providing us with an option to acquire such
companies at any time prior to February 27, 2004 for a purchase price of 370,000
euros. We paid 50,000 euros for this option. The option agreement entitled us to
a return of the option purchase price if the sellers failed to negotiate such
stock purchase agreement in good faith, or if our due diligence disclosed
material adverse facts about the companies. After completion of our due
diligence, we determined not to exercise the option, and we asserted our right
to a return of the option purchase price. The sellers challenged the return of
such price and we sued the escrow agent in the Supreme Court of the State of New
York (SLS International, Inc. v. B&B Beneer B.V., Campex Holding B.V., Serge Van
Tuyn and Marcel Van Tuyn filed July 27, 2004).
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
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This item is inapplicable, as no matters were submitted to a vote of
our security holders during the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
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MATTERS.
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Our common stock began trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board
under the symbol "SITI.OB" on June 27, 2001. The table below sets forth, by
quarter, the sales information for our common stock as reported on the
Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board in our last two fiscal years. This information
reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission,
and may not represent actual transactions.
BID PRICES
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PERIOD LOW HIGH
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Quarter Ended December 31, 2004 $1.47 $2.90
Quarter Ended September 30, 2004 $1.25 $2.85
Quarter Ended June 30, 2004 $2.21 $3.00
Quarter Ended March 31, 2004 $2.65 $3.46
Quarter Ended December 31, 2003 1.37 3.92
Quarter Ended September 30, 2003 0.75 1.85
Quarter Ended June 30, 2003 0.19 0.60
Quarter Ended March 31, 2003 0.20 0.45
On March 21, 2005, there were approximately 270 holders of record of
our common stock, based on information furnished by our transfer agent. On March
21, 2005, the closing price of our common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin
Board was $2.30 per share. We urge you to obtain current market quotations for
shares of our common stock.
We have not paid any cash dividends in our past two fiscal years and do
not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to
retain future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. Any
payment of dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of
directors and will be dependent upon our earnings, financial condition, capital
requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.
SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES DURING THE 2004 FOURTH QUARTER
In the fourth quarter of 2004, we issued an aggregate of 300,000 shares
of common stock under consulting agreements entered into during the quarter. The
issuances were made in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended.
There were no net proceeds from these issuances in the fourth quarter
of 2004, as all such shares were issued in exchange for services. We did not use
any registered securities broker-dealers in connection with any sales of stock.
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
On December 31, 2004, we had the following securities issued and
available for future issuance under equity compensation plans:
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(C)
NUMBER OF SECURITIES
(A) REMAINING AVAILABLE FOR
NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO (B) FUTURE ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY
BE ISSUED UPON EXERCISE OF WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXERCISE COMPENSATION PLANS
OUTSTANDING OPTIONS, PRICE OF OUTSTANDING OPTIONS, (EXCLUDING SECURITIES REFLECTED
WARRANTS AND RIGHTS WARRANTS AND RIGHTS IN COLUMN (A))
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EQUITY COMPENSATION 880,000 shares of $0.86 per share 1,120,000 shares of
PLANS APPROVED BY common stock common stock
SECURITY HOLDERS
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EQUITY COMPENSATION 3,965,000 shares of $2.89 per share 0
PLANS NOT APPROVED common stock
BY SECURITY HOLDERS
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TOTAL 4,845,000 shares of $2.52 per share of 1,120,000 shares of
common stock common stock common stock
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STOCK OPTION PLAN
Our Board of Directors approved the SLS International, Inc. 2000 Stock
Purchase and Option Plan (the "Plan") and the plan was approved by existing
stockholders.
Our Board of Directors administers the Plan. The Plan affords key
employees, officers, and consultants, who are responsible for our continued
growth, an opportunity to acquire an investment interest in SLS, and to create
in such individuals a greater incentive and concern for the welfare of SLS. By
means of this 2000 Stock Purchase and Option Plan, we seek to retain the
services of persons now holding key positions and to secure the services of
persons capable of filling such positions.
We have reserved up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance
upon exercise of options that may be issued from time to time under the Plan.
The shares to be issued are subject to adjustment in the event of stock
dividends, splits and other events that affect the number of shares of common
stock outstanding.
Maximum Purchase. The options offered in the plan are a matter of
separate inducement and are in addition to any salary or other compensation for
the services of any key employee or consultant. The options granted under the
plan are intended to be either incentive stock options or non-qualified or
non-statutory stock options.
Option. Participants will receive such options as are granted from time
to time by the Board of Directors. The option will state the number of shares
and price of common stock to be purchased upon exercise of the options by the
option holder.
Exercise Price. The purchase price per share purchasable under an
option will be determined by the Board of Directors. However, for statutory
options, the purchase price shall not be less than 90% of the fair market value
of a share on the date of grant of such option. Furthermore, any option granted
to a participant under the plan who, at the time the option is granted, is one
of our officers or directors, the purchase price shall not be less than 100% of
the fair market value of a share on the date of grant of such option. In the
case of an incentive stock option granted to a participant who, at the time the
option is granted, is a 10% stockholder, the purchase price for each share will
be an amount not less than 110% of the fair market value per share on the date
the incentive stock option is granted.
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Term of Option. The term of each option shall be fixed by the
Administrator which in any event will not exceed a term of 10 years from the
date of the grant.
Termination of Employment. The Administrator will have the right to
specify the effect to a participant upon his or her retirement, death,
disability, leave of absence or any other termination of employment during the
term of any option.
Amendments. The Board of Directors may amend, suspend, discontinue or
terminate the Plan; provided, however, that, without approval of our
stockholders, no such amendment, suspension, discontinuation or termination will
be made that would (1) cause Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 to become unavailable with respect to the Plan; (2) violate the rules or
regulations of any national securities exchange on which our shares are traded
or the rules or regulations of the NASD that are applicable to us; or (3) cause
us to be unable, under the Internal Revenue Code, to grant investment stock
options under the Plan.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
We manufacture premium-quality loudspeakers and sell them through our
dealer networks. The speakers use our proprietary ribbon-driver technology and
are generally recognized in the industry as high-quality systems. We sell a
Professional Line of loudspeakers; a Commercial Line of loudspeakers; Home
Theatre systems; a line for recording and broadcast studios; a line for
contractor installations and touring companies; a line of in-wall, in-ceiling
and outdoor loudspeakers; and a line for the cinema and movie theater market.
From the early 1990's through 1999 we derived substantially all of our
revenue from marketing, renting, selling and installing sound and lighting
systems under the name Sound and Lighting Specialist Inc. In June 1999, due to
the favorable customer acceptance of our custom-designed loudspeaker systems, we
ceased these historical operations and began focusing all efforts towards
becoming a loudspeaker manufacturer and selling to dealers and contractors on a
wholesale basis. As a result, we have been essentially in a development stage,
as we are bringing to market products that we introduced in 2000 and 2001 and
designing and bringing to market additional products.
We began selling loudspeakers in June 2000 when we introduced our
Professional Line. We introduced our other lines of speakers in subsequent
years, with the most recent being the Cinema line, which we started selling in
2004. Our products are primarily sold through a network of approximately 200
dealers for our Professional and Commercial lines, 20 dealers for our Home
Theater line, and 15 foreign distributors. We recently began selling products
directly through a corporate sales department that targets major "big box"
retailers.
SLS International, Inc. was formed on July 25, 2000 and had no previous
operations. On the same date, this corporation merged with Sound and Lighting
Specialist Inc., its sole shareholder, and SLS International, Inc. was the
surviving corporation. The information in this section should be read together
with the financial statements, the accompanying notes to the financial
statements and other sections included in this report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Year ended December 31, 2004 as compared to the year ended December 31,
2003. For the year ended December 31, 2004, revenue increased to $2,040,575 from
$968,245 in 2003, as a result of the further roll-out of our product line and
customer acceptance of our products. Gross profit percentage decreased to 26% in
2004 from 38% in 2003, primarily as a result of new personnel that were in
training and sales of several large systems at high promotional discounts.
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General and administrative expenses for 2004 increased to $9,179,555
($5,115,554 of which were non-cash charges) from $4,492,237 in 2003 ($1,799,248
of which were non-cash charges). The following table compares categories of our
general and administrative expenses in 2004 to 2003:
Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2004 2003
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Non-cash G&A expense items:
Charges for stock and options issued for
consulting and investor relation
services $4,179,266 $1,799,248
Charges for options issued to directors
and officers
Impairment charge - Evenstar, Inc. 87,786 23,134
848,502 0
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Total non-cash G&A expenses
5,115,554 1,822,382
Cash G&A expense items:
Consulting and investor relation services
Acquisitions - SA Sound 802,748 1,304,905
Impairment charge - Evenstar, Inc. 109,165
Other cash G&A expenses 300,000
2,852,088 1,364,950
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Total cash G&A expenses
4,064,001 2,669,855
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Total G&A expenses
$9,179,555 $4,492,237
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Included in the increased general and administrative expenses are
one-time charges totaling $1,658,889 for promotional services provided by
performing artist Quincy Jones through Global Drumz, Inc. Of these charges,
$1,408,889 are included in the table above as non-cash charges for stock and
options issued for consulting and investor relation services and $250,000 are
included as cash charges for consulting and investor relation services.
In 2004 we reported an increased net loss of $8,646,333 as compared to
a net loss of $3,979,341 in 2003, primarily as a result of the increased general
and administrative expenses as well as a decrease in other income, which were
partially offset by increased revenue.
Other income decreased to $46,434 in 2004, compared to other income of
$145,864 in 2003, due primarily to other income recognized in 2003 from the
write-off of accounts payable.
Year ended December 31, 2003 as compared to the year ended December 31,
2002. For the year ended December 31, 2003, revenue increased to $968,245 from
$790,582 in 2002, as a result of the further roll-out of our product line and
customer acceptance of our products. Gross profit percentage increased to 38% in
2003 compared to 32% in 2002, primarily as a result of decreased cost of goods
sold for larger quantity purchases, higher margins for certain new products and
decreased cost of goods sold from partial outsourcing of certain products.
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General and administrative expenses for 2003 increased to $4,492,238
from $2,468,565 in 2002, primarily as a result of increased expenses for
consulting and investor relation services. In 2003, we spent an aggregate of
$3,104,153 for such services, $1,799,248 of which was non-cash charges related
to the issuance of stock or stock options for such services. In 2002, we spent
an aggregate of $1,303,770 for such services, $1,074,229 of which was non-cash
charges related to the issuance of stock for such services. Services rendered
included promotional services, assistance with product promotion and
distribution, business development services, marketing services, merger and
acquisition services, public relations, investor relations, and capital raising.
Excluding such consulting and investor relations services, our general and
administrative expenses increased by $223,290 in 2003. This increase is
attributed to increases in advertising expenses, accounting and legal expenses,
property lease expenses, equipment lease expenses, and additional employees,
partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense.
In 2003, primarily as a result of the increased general and
administrative expense, which was partially offset by increased revenue and an
improved gross profit percentage, we reported an increased net loss of
$3,979,341 as compared to a net loss of $2,242,325 in 2002.
Other income(expense) increased to $145,864 in other income in 2003,
compared to other expense of $27,099 in 2002, due primarily to write-offs of
accounts payable, a change in reserves for doubtful accounts, and income
received from accounts receivable that were previously written off.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
On December 31, 2004, our current assets exceeded current liabilities
by $12,229,108 as compared to December 31, 2003 when our current assets exceeded
current liabilities by $1,945,227. On December 31, 2004, net assets exceeded
total liabilities by $12,645,461 compared to December 31, 2003 when net assets
exceeded total liabilities by $2,249,489. The improvement in working capital was
due primarily to increases in cash resulting from the closing of our private
placement of Series B Preferred Stock in July 2004 and a deposit on a private
placement of Series C Preferred Stock, which sale of Series C Preferred Stock
closed in January 2005, as further discussed below. We also increased our
inventory, purchased equipment and made leasehold improvements, all of which
resulted in an improved working capital position, partially offset by an
increase in accrued liabilities.
We have experienced operating losses and negative cash flows from
operating activities in all recent years. The losses have been incurred due to
the development time and costs in bringing our products through engineering and
to the marketplace. In addition we have not paid notes payable and accounts
payable on due dates. However, the private placements in 2004 and January 2005
improved our working capital position sufficiently so that the reports of our
accountants on our 2004 financial statements did not contain any qualifications.
In 2004, 2003 and 2002, we entered into consulting agreements that
required us to issue an aggregate of 3,815,452 shares of common stock, options
to purchase 100,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock (each such share of
preferred stock converts into 10 shares of common stock), and options to
purchase 2,500,000 shares of our common stock. Total expenses accrued under such
agreements were $3,807,030, $2,443,056 of which has been amortized through
December 31, 2004, and the remainder of which is to be amortized in subsequent
periods over the respective terms of such agreements. The difference between
such total expenses and the amount amortized is reflected as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services on the balance sheet.
Accounts receivable decreased slightly to $271,429 on December 31,
2004, compared to $277,665 on December 31, 2003.
Net fixed assets increased to $427,304 on December 31, 2004, from
$320,193 a year earlier, due primarily to leasehold improvements for additional
office space and new equipment, including office furniture and computers.
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Accrued liabilities increased to $630,503 on December 31, 2004 from
$26,138 on December 31, 2003, because we accrued $600,000 of finder's fees
payable in connection with the deposits on sales of Series C Preferred Stock,
which closed in January 2005, as described below.
Compared to year-end 2003, we are currently experiencing a
significantly improved cash position, as we had $10,712,858 in cash on December
31, 2004. Nevertheless, in order to continue to expand operations and fulfill
our business plan, we will likely be required to raise additional funds.
In 2004 we privately sold our Series B Preferred Stock for total net
proceeds of $5,102,250 in a private placement that commenced in March 2004 and
closed in July 2004. We received funds from time to time upon sale of the
preferred stock and placed the proceeds into our working capital upon receipt.
Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into ten shares of our
common stock six months after purchase. Prior to conversion, the shares have no
voting rights. Attached to each preferred share are ten of our class C warrants.
Each Class C Warrant has a term of three years and provides the right to
purchase one share of our common stock at $7.00 per share. The Class C Warrants
are immediately exercisable and detachable from the preferred share. If the
average closing market price for our common stock is equal to or greater than
$10.50 per share for a period of 30 days, then we are entitled to repurchase
such warrants, with 30 days notice, at a price of $.001 per warrant.
In addition, we had outstanding warrants that, upon exercise, provided
additional proceeds of $179,200 in 2004. The shares of common stock were issued
pursuant to a registration statement declared effective by the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission in 2001, registration statement number 333-43770.
However, from May 1, 2002 through May 10, 2004, such registration statement may
not have been "current" because the registration statement had not been amended
to include our most recent audited financial statements. As a result, the former
warrant holders may be entitled to demand a rescission of their previous
exercises of common stock. We intend to make a rescission offer to all warrant
holders who exercised warrants during the period from May 1, 2002 through May
10, 2004. Once made, the rescission offer is expected to remain open for 30
days. The rescission offer would require us to repurchase the shares of common
stock issued upon exercise of the warrants at their original exercise price,
$.50 for the Class A Warrants and $3.00 for the Class B Warrants, at each
warrant holder's option. If all warrant holders accepted the rescission offer,
we would be required to pay $1,340,700 plus interest, which amount would be
reduced to the extent of the proceeds from any sales of the underlying common
stock by the former warrant holders. Acceptance of the rescission offer by all
former warrant holders could have a material adverse effect. The current market
price is over the $.50 exercise price of the Class A Warrants, and if that
remains true, we would expect no former holders of Class A Warrants to accept
the rescission offer. The current market price is below the $3.00 exercise price
of the Class B Warrants. Only 22,600 Class B Warrants were exercised during the
rescission offer period, making our potential rescission liability to the former
Class B Warrant holders equal to $67,800 plus interest, which amount would be
reduced to the extent of any sales of the underlying common stock by the former
warrant holders.
On January 4, 2005, we completed a private placement of our Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $15 million. The
investors also received five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 6,000,000
shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share, subject to
certain adjustments. The preferred stock is initially convertible, at the
holder's option, into an aggregate of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock, at a
conversion price of $2.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments, and accrues
a 6% premium to the stated value of the shares of preferred stock, which would
be convertible into additional shares of common stock. We may redeem the
warrants (or require the holder to exercise them) and may require holders to
convert the preferred stock to common stock if certain conditions are met. On
December 31, 2004, we were holding a deposit of $8,849,420, reflected on the
consolidated balance sheet as "Deposits on Preferred Stock, Series C," which was
applied to the purchase of Series C Preferred Stock on January 4, 2005.
There is intense competition in the speaker business with other
companies that are much larger and national in scope and have greater financial
resources than we have. We will require additional capital to continue our
growth in the wholesale speaker market. We are relying upon our ability to
obtain the necessary financing through the issuance of equity and upon our
relationships with our lenders to sustain our viability.
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In the past, we have been able to privately borrow money from
individuals by the issuance of notes and have sold our stock to raise capital.
We intend to continue to do so as needed. However, we cannot be certain that we
will continue to be able to successfully obtain such financing. If we fail to do
so, we may be unable to continue as a viable business.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report, as well as our other reports filed with the SEC and our
press releases and other communications, contain forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements regarding our
expected financial position, results of operations, cash flows, dividends,
financing plans, strategy, budgets, capital and other expenditures, competitive
positions, growth opportunities, benefits from new technology, plans and
objectives of management, and markets for stock. These forward-looking
statements are based largely on our expectations and, like any other business,
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our
control. The risks include those stated in the "Risk Factors" section of this
report and economic, competitive and other factors affecting our operations,
markets, products and services, expansion strategies and other factors discussed
elsewhere in this report and the other documents we have filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks and uncertainties,
there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this
report will in fact prove accurate, and our actual results may differ materially
from the forward-looking statements.
ITEM 7. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
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See the financial supplement, beginning on page F-1.
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
December 31, 2004
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet F-2
Consolidated Statement of Operations F-3
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Deficit F-4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows F-5
Consolidated Statement of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
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This item is inapplicable, as no such changes or disagreements have
occurred.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
As of March 1, 2005, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure
controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2004 for purposes of
preparation of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB. There have been no significant
changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly
affect internal controls subsequent to December 31, 2004. However, as a result
of the continuing expansion of our business, we are currently considering
enhancements to our controls and procedures, particularly with respect to the
preparation of our quarterly unaudited financial statements.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
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COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
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The following table sets forth the names, ages and offices of the
Company's executive officers and directors:
NAME AGE OFFICE
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John M. Gott 54 President, CEO, CFO and Director
Dell Furano 55 Director
R. Steven Hicks 55 Director
Robert H. Luke, Ph.D. 62 Director
Michael L. Maples 55 Director
JOHN M. GOTT, our President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer and Director, founded SLS in July 2000 in connection with the merger
between SLS and its predecessor. He was also founder and Chief Executive Officer
of Sound and Lighting Specialists, Inc., the predecessor of SLS International,
Inc., which was founded in October 1994. The predecessor engaged in the sale and
installation of sound and lighting systems. In that capacity he spearheaded our
growth with respect to the sale and installation of sound and lighting systems
across the world, including in Carnegie Hall and Disney World in Tokyo. He was
our primary salesman through August 2001, when we hired another salesman. Mr.
Gott has also been instrumental in the conceptual design and marketing of most
of our products. Mr. Gott has acted in his current capacities since our
inception.
DELL FURANO has served as a Director since January 2005. He is
currently the founder and CEO of Signatures Network, a merchandising and
promotional company that has the rights to market products for over 125 of the
world's leading entertainers, including U2, The Beatles, Jessica Simpson, Alan
Jackson and Jennifer Lopez. Prior to forming Signatures Network, Mr. Furano was
the founding CEO of Sony Signatures, Sony Corp.'s entertainment, merchandising,
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licensing and consumer products division. Before joining Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Mr. Furano co-founded Winterland Productions, a music
merchandising company, with legendary music producer Bill Graham. In the
mid-1980's he sold Winterland to CBS Inc. Mr. Furano is a graduate of Stanford
University.
R. STEVEN HICKS has served as a Director since January 2005. He is
currently Chairman of Capstar Partners, LLC., which specializes in assisting
early-stage technology companies with growth strategies and investments. Prior
to forming Capstar Partners, Mr. Hicks was Vice Chairman of AMFM Inc., the
nation's largest owner and operator of radio stations across the U.S. AMFM
merged in August 2000 with Clear Channel Communications, Inc. In 1996 Mr. Hicks
founded Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, and by 1998, Capstar Broadcasting was
the nation's largest holding company with 350 stations. In 1998, Mr. Hicks led
Capstar Broadcasting to an initial public offering and a listing on the New York
Stock Exchange. In 1999, Capstar Broadcasting merged with Chancellor Media Corp.
in a stock swap valued at $4.1 billion. Mr. Hicks has been a member of the Board
of Directors of XM Satellite Radio and numerous private companies, is currently
a member of the Board of Directors of HealthTronics, Inc., and is a past
Director of the National Radio Broadcasters Association. Over the past 33 years,
he has developed extensive relationships throughout the broadcast and
entertainment industry. Mr. Hicks is a graduate of the University of Texas.
ROBERT H. (ROBIN) LUKE, PH.D., has served as a Director since 2001. He
is Professor of Marketing and the Department Head of the Marketing Department at
Missouri State University. He has served as the first Department Head of two
Marketing Departments and directed the development of the MBA/MPA programs for
the University of the Virgin Islands. Dr. Luke has owned and developed several
businesses and regularly consults with major U.S. corporations and institutions
on marketing issues as a Senior Consultant with R.H. Luke & Associates. He
served the Academy of Marketing Science as a member of its Board of Governors
from 1992 to 1996 and as Vice President of Development, Vice President and Vice
President for Academic Affairs. He presently serves as a Board Member of the
Marketing Management Association. He has given or continues to give service
commitments to the Boards of Directors or Boards of Advisors of the following
organizations: Missouri Partnership for Outstanding Schools, Ozark Greenways,
Community Investment Alliance, Sports Directories International, the Community
Foundation of the Ozarks, Vision 20/20, the Downtown Springfield Association,
Ozarks Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America, A+ Advisory Board of Glendale High
School, and Lake County Youth Soccer.
Dr. Luke has presented numerous papers at international, national and
regional marketing conferences. He serves on the Editorial Review Board of the
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing Management.
His writings have appeared in over 14 publications. He is the author of Business
Careers, an informational source on career opportunities for students,
counselors and advisors wishing to know more about business professions. At the
age of sixteen, under the name Robin Luke, he wrote and performed "Susie
Darling," a song that sold over two million copies from l958 to 1960 and became
number one around the world. His career as a recording artist spanned five years
and 14 records. He has received numerous awards, including "Distinguished Fellow
of the Academy of Marketing Science," the Marketing Management Association's
Firooz Hekmat Award in Consumer Behavior and their prestigious Marketing
Excellence Award, "best paper awards" from national and international
organizations, and the Gift of Time Award from his home city of Springfield
Missouri.
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MICHAEL L. MAPLES has served as a Director since 2001. He is Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President, Treasurer and
Corporate Secretary of TranSystems Corporation, an engineering, planning, and
consulting firm for the transportation industry. From 1994 to 1996, he was
Senior Financial Consultant for Glass & Associates, a consultant to businesses
in critical stages of development. From 1991 to 1994, Mr. Maples was Senior Vice
President and Controller for Franklin Savings Association, a publicly held group
of financial companies. From 1987 to 1991, he was Vice President of Finance &
Information Systems for McNally Wellman Company. From 1987 to 1989 he was
Treasurer and Corporate Secretary for McNally Pittsburgh, Inc., a group of
privately owned engineering and manufacturing companies supplying equipment,
systems, parts, and service to the international and domestic material handling
industry. From 1983 to 1987, he was Controller and Staff CPA for Gage & Tucker,
a multi-office law firm specializing in corporate representation. From 1976 to
1983, he was a Certified Public Accountant, first at Touche Ross & Co., then
with a regional firm, and finally as a sole practitioner.
Each director is elected at the annual meeting of stockholders and each
director is elected to serve until his successor shall be elected and shall
qualify. Executive officers may be removed from office at any time by the Board
of Directors.
We presently have no audit, compensation or nominating committee.
However, Mr. Maples qualifies as an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Maples
is not "independent" as defined in Rule 4200(a)(15) of the NASD's listing
standards. Mr. Luke is, and we believe that each of Messrs. Furano and Hicks is,
"independent" under Rule 4200(a)(15) of the NASD's listing standards, although
the number of options issued to Messrs. Furano and Hicks in connection with
their nominations may disqualify them from being deemed independent.
As disclosed above, we currently have only one executive officer, who
is also a director, and four other directors. Due to the number of other demands
on their limited time, we have not yet dedicated the time necessary to formulate
and adopt a code of ethics. However, we intend to adopt a code of ethics in
2005.
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE.
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No reports have been required under Section 16(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, because our common stock is not registered
under Section 12 of such act.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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The following summarizes the principal compensation received by our
sole executive officer for the fiscal years indicated:
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LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
NAME & OTHER ANNUAL COMMON STOCK UNDERLYING
PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION(A) AWARDS OF OPTIONS
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John M. Gott 2004 $82,212 $ 0 $13,768 25,000
2003 $60,460 $ 0 $11,734 10,000
2002 $50,440 $ 0 $ 3,898 0
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(a) Represents $4,195 in 2004, $3,768 in 2003 and $3,898 in 2002 for payments
of medical insurance and $9,573 in 2004 and $7,966 in 2003 for personal use
of a company-owned automobile.
We currently provide directors with an annual grant of options, in an
amount to be determined by the Board of Directors each year, to purchase shares
of our common stock at fair market value on the date of grant.
Stock Options. The following table contains information concerning
stock options granted to our sole executive officer in 2004. Options become
exercisable at the time or times determined by the Compensation Committee or the
Board of Directors; the options shown below were immediately exercisable. All of
the options shown below have purchase prices equal to the fair market value of
our common stock on the date of grant.
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NUMBER OF SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK PERCENT OF TOTAL OPTIONS
UNDERLYING OPTIONS GRANTED TO EMPLOYEES IN EXERCISE PRICE
NAME GRANTED FISCAL YEAR PER SHAR EXPIRATION DATE
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John M. Gott 25,000 100% $2.21 4/12/2014
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The following table sets forth the value of unexercised "in-the-money"
options held by our sole executive officer on December 31, 2004 (the difference
between the aggregate purchase price of all such options held and the market
value of the shares covered by such options on December 31, 2004). Our sole
executive officer did not exercise any options in 2004.
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NO. OF SHARES UNDERLYING VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNEXERCISED OPTIONS AT 12/31/04 IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS AT 12/31/04
(EXERCISABLE/ (EXERCISABLE/
NAME UNEXERCISABLE) UNEXERCISABLE)
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John M. Gott 35,000 $33,950
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
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RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
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The following table sets forth certain information as of February 24,
2005 with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock by all persons
known by us to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of
our common stock, by directors who own common stock and all officers and
directors as a group:
NUMBER OF PERCENT OF
NAME & ADDRESS SHARES CLASS(1)
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John M. Gott 8,893,699(2) 20.8%
1020 S. Pickwick
Springfield, MO 65804
Dell Furano 230,000(3) *
8426 Skyline Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90046
R. Steven Hicks 500,000(4) 1.2%
600 Congress Ave., Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701
Robert H. Luke 41,500(5) *
4885 S. Rhett Road
Rogersville, MO 65742
Michael L. Maples 35,425(5) *
12608 Howe Drive
Leawood, KS 66209
Richard L. Norton 2,851,022 6.7%
818 N. Forest
Springfield, MO 65802
Officers and Directors
as a Group (5 persons) 9,700,624 22.2%
All such shares are owned directly by the named stockholders.
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* Less than one percent
(1) Based upon a total of 42,822,810 shares outstanding on February 24, 2005.
(2) Includes (a) an option to purchase 2,851,022 shares owned by Richard L.
Norton for $.05 per share, or if lower, 50% of the 5-day average trading
price; (b) an option to purchase 10,000 shares at $0.25 per share; and (c)
an option to purchase 25,000 shares at $2.21 per share.
(3) Includes options to purchase 230,000 shares at $2.50 per share. (4)
Includes options to purchase 500,000 shares at $2.50 per share.
(5) Includes options to purchase 10,000 shares at $0.25 per share, and options
to purchase 25,000 shares at $2.21 per share.
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
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We entered into a lease agreement with Bull Creek Ranch LLC on December
4, 2004. Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to lease approximately 150,000
square feet of property in Ozark, Missouri through February 28, 2010 at a base
rent of $18,750 per month for the first twelve months and $28,125 thereafter,
with adjustments and additional charges set forth in the agreement. The lease
agreement also provided us with an option to purchase the property for
$3,500,000, increasing by 5% for each year after the first year of the lease
term. On February 3, 2004, we purchased the property for $3,500,000, pursuant to
the option to purchase. As a result, the lease agreement terminated. John Gott,
our President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director, is a manager of, and a
member owning a 50% interest in, Bull Creek Ranch LLC. As a result, Mr. Gott had
a material interest in the lease agreement and in our purchase of the property.
Beginning in 2004, we have been paying $2,500 per month to Michael
Maples, a member of our board of directors, to oversee the work by outside
consultants performed in connection with our Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance
efforts.
During 1999, certain receivables totaling $80,000 due to us from Mr.
Gott and Richard Norton were paid by them through an assignment of certain
equipment rental fees. The assigned fees had been due them individually for
equipment owned by them and leased to non-affiliated third parties. We also
received a commission from Messrs. Gott and Norton for handling the rentals and
income over a period of three years on their behalf. As of December 31, 2004,
Mr. Gott owed $512 to us.
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PART IV
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
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Reports on Form 8-K. We filed the following Reports on Form 8-K during
the fourth quarter of 2004 and to date in 2005:
Date Subject Matter
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December 17, 2004 Filing of consulting agreement with W. Curtis Hargis
Co. and lease agreement with Bull Creek Ranch, LLC
January 6, 2005 Filing of finder's fee agreement with The Shemano
Group, Inc., option agreement with Beth Broday, and
certificate of designations for Convertible
Preferred Stock; announcement of completion of
January 2005 private placement Series C Preferred
Stock and warrants for $15 million; filing of
documents related to January 2005 private placement.
February 4, 2005 Filing of consulting agreements with New AV Ventures
LLC and 3CD Consulting, LLC, announcement of
purchase of real estate, announcement of election of
R. Steven Hicks and Dell Furano as directors, and
filing of amendment to bylaws.
March 3, 2005 Filing of a press release regarding our operating
results, on an unaudited basis, for the two months
ended February 28, 2005
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Exhibits. The exhibits to this Report are listed below. Other than
exhibits that are filed herewith, all exhibits listed below are incorporated
herein by reference. Exhibits indicated by an asterisk (*) are the management
contracts and compensatory plans, contracts or arrangements required to be filed
as exhibits to this Report.
EXHIBIT WHERE LOCATED
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Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation Exhibit 3(ii) to Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
Certificate of Designations, Convertible Preferred Stock Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed January 6,
2005
Certificate of Designations, Series B Preferred Stock Exhibit 4.1 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2004
Certificate of Designation, Series C Preferred Stock Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed January 6,
2005
By-Laws Exhibit 3(iii) to Registration Statement on Form SB-2
filed August 15, 2000
Amendment to By-Laws (Article VIII) Exhibit 3.4 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March
30, 2004
Amendment to By-Laws effective January 31, 2005 Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed February 4, 2005
Specimen Certificate of Common Stock Exhibit 4(i) to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
on Form SB-2 filed December 1, 2000
Form of Class A Warrant Exhibit 4(ii) to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed
August 15, 2000
Form of Class B Warrant Exhibit 4(iii) to Registration Statement on Form SB-2
filed August 15, 2000
Form of Class C Warrant Exhibit 4.2 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2004
Commercial Property Lease Agreement between Scenic Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September
Properties, Inc., and SLS International, Inc., dated 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
September 1, 2003
Form of Distributor Agreement Exhibit 10(iv) to Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed January 16, 2001
2000 Stock Purchase and Option Plan* Exhibit 99(i) to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed
August 15, 2000
Form of Option* Exhibit 99(ii) to Registration Statement on Form SB-2
filed August 15, 2000
Settlement Agreement and General Release dated April 1, Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-KSB for year ended December 31, 2002,
2003 between McQuerterGroup and SLS International, Inc. filed May 21, 2003
Option Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, between the Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended June 30, 2003,
Company and Steerpike (Overseas) Ltd. filed August 14, 2003
Letter Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, between the Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended June 30, 2003,
Company and Steerpike (Overseas) Ltd. filed August 14, 2003
Letter Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, between the Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended June 30,
Company and Steerpike Inc. 2003, filed August 14, 2003
Letter Agreement, dated as of July 10, 2003, between the Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended June 30, 2003,
Company and Alfred V. Greco PLLC, amending prior letter filed August 14, 2003
agreement, dated July 17, 2002, concerning the settlement
of certain litigation between such parties
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EXHIBIT WHERE LOCATED
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Consulting Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2003, between Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
SLS International, Inc. and Atlantic Services Ltda. filed November 11, 2003
Consulting Agreement, dated as of July 22, 2003, between Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
SLS Loudspeakers and Atlantic Services Ltda. filed November 11, 2003
Consulting Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2003, between Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
SLS International, Inc. and G. Ghecko Enterprises filed November 11, 2003
Contract for Promotional Services, dated July 14, 2003, Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
between Ronald E. Gee and SLS International, Inc. filed November 11, 2003
Contract for Promotional Services, dated August 5, 2003, Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
between Ronald E. Gee and SLS International, Inc. filed November 11, 2003
Contract for Promotional Services, dated September 5, 2003, Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
between Ronald E. Gee and SLS International, Inc. filed November 11, 2003
Consulting Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2003, between Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
SLS Loudspeakers and Berkshire International, LLC filed November 11, 2003
Letter Agreement, dated August 29, 2003, between SLS Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
International and Art Malone, Jr. filed November 11, 2003
Consulting Agreement, dated August 21, 2003, between SLS Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
International, Inc. and Grant Galloway filed November 11, 2003
Agreement, dated July 31, 2003 between SLS International, Exhibit 10.11 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September
Inc. and Wall Street Investor Relations Corp. 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
30 Days Public Relations Services Contracts, dated July 23, Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2003,
2003, between Fitzgerald Galloway Consulting and SLS filed November 11, 2003 International, Inc.
Merger Agreement, dated March 12, 2004, among SLS Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed March 17, 2004
International, Inc., Evenstar, Inc., Joel A. Butler, David
L. Butler, Patrick D. Butler, and Evenstar Mergersub, Inc.
Employment Agreement, dated March 12, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed March 17, 2004
International, Inc. and Joel A. Butler
Consulting Services Agreement, dated October 28, 2003, Exhibit 10.41 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
between SLS International, Inc. and Zane Sellis filed March 30, 2004
Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 6, 2003, Exhibit 10.42 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
between SLS International, Inc. and George Iordanou filed March 30, 2004
Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 10, 2003, Exhibit 10.43 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
between SLS International, Inc. and William F. Fischbach filed March 30, 2004
Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 20, 2003, Exhibit 10.44 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
between SLS International, Inc. and Edward Decker filed March 30, 2004
Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 20, 2003, Exhibit 10.45 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
between SLS International, Inc. and Christopher Obssuth filed March 30, 2004
Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Mutual General Release Exhibit 10.46 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
filed March 30, 2004
Stock Option Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB
International, Inc., and Ryan Schinman filed May 17, 2004
Letter Agreement, dated May 19, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.2 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB
International, Inc., and Kenny Securities Corp. filed May 17, 2004
Promotion Agreement, dated June 2, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2004
International, Inc. and Global Drumz, Inc.
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EXHIBIT WHERE LOCATED
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Option Agreement, dated June 2, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2004
International, Inc. and Global Drumz, Inc.
Redeemable Warrant, dated June 2, 2004, issued by SLS Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2004
International, Inc. in favor of Global Drumz, Inc.
Redeemable Warrant, dated March 23, 2004, issued by SLS Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2004
International, Inc. in favor of Kenny Securities Corp.
Strategic Alliance Agreement Addendum, dated October 19, Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended September 30, 2004,
2004, between Bohlender-Graebener Corporation and SLS filed November 15, 2004 International, Inc.
Consulting Services Agreement, dated December 8, 2004, Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 17, 2004
between SLS International, Inc. and W. Curtis Hargis, Co.
Lease Agreement, dated December 4, 2004, between Bull Creek Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed December 17, 2004
Ranch LLC and SLS International, Inc.
Non-Exclusive Finder's Agreement, dated December 8, 2004, Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
between SLS International, Inc. and The Shemano Group, Inc.
Option Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, between SLS Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
International, Inc. and Beth Broday
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated January 3, 2005, among Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
SLS International, Inc., Baystar Capital II, L.P., PSO
Trading IV, LLC, HFTP Investment L.L.C., and Royal Bank of
Canada
Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 3, 2005, among Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
SLS International, Inc., Baystar Capital II, L.P., PSO
Trading IV, LLC, HFTP Investment L.L.C., and Royal Bank of
Canada
Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to Baystar Capital Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
II, L.P.
Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to PSO Trading IV, Exhibit 10.6 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
LLC
Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to HFTP Investment Exhibit 10.7 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
L.L.C.
Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to Royal Bank of Exhibit 10.8 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
Canada
Consulting Agreement, dated January 31, 2005, between SLS Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed February 4, 2005
International, Inc. and New AV Ventures, LLC
Consulting Agreement, dated January 31, 2005 and effective Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed February 4, 2005
as of November 18, 2004, between SLS International, Inc.
and 3CD Consulting, LLC
List of Subsidiaries of SLS International, Inc. Filed herewith
Consent of Weaver & Martin LLC Independent Certified Public Filed herewith
Accountants
Consent Order of Missouri Securities Division and SLS Exhibit 99(iv) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 filed May
International, Inc. 30, 2001
Promotional Shares Lock-In Agreement Exhibit 99(v) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 filed May
30, 2001
Modification to Consent Order of Missouri Securities Exhibit 99.1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 filed
Division and SLS International, Inc. February 9, 2004
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
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(1) Audit Fees - The aggregate fees billed for professional
services rendered by Weaver & Martin, LLC, for the audit of
our financial statements and review of the financial
statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB or
services that are normally provided by the accountant in
connection with statutory and regulatory filings or
engagements for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
were $110,900 and $49,820, respectively.
(2) Audit-Related Fees - There were no other audit-related fees
billed by Weaver & Martin, LLC for the years ended December
31, 2004 and 2003.
(3) Tax Fees - There were no tax fees billed by Weaver and Martin,
LLC for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.
(4) All Other Fees - There were no other fees billed by Weaver &
Martin, LLC for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By /s/ J. Gott
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J. Gott
(President)
Date: March 28, 2005
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 28, 2005.
Signature Title
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/s/ J. Gott President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ R. S. Hicks Director
/s/ R. Luke, Ph.D. Director
/s/ M. Maples Director
/s/ J. Gott Chief Financial Officer
--------------------- (Principal Financial Officer)
(J. Gott)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit Where Located
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3.1 Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Exhibit 3(ii) to Registration Statement on
Incorporation Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
3.2 Certificate of Designations, Convertible Preferred Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed January 6,
Stock 2005
3.3 Certificate of Designations, Series B Preferred Exhibit 4.1 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13,
Stock 2004
3.4 Certificate of Designation, Series C Preferred Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed January 6,
Stock 2005
3.5 By-Laws Exhibit 3(iii) to Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
3.6 Amendment to By-Laws (Article VIII) Exhibit 3.4 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
filed March 30, 2004
3.7 Amendment to By-Laws effective January 31, 2005 Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed February 4, 2005
4.1 Specimen Certificate of Common Stock Exhibit 4(i) to Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed
December 1, 2000
4.2 Form of Class A Warrant Exhibit 4(ii) to Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
4.3 Form of Class B Warrant Exhibit 4(iii) to Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
4.4 Form of Class C Warrant Exhibit 4.2 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13,
2004
10.1 Commercial Property Lease Agreement between Scenic Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
Properties, Inc., and SLS International, Inc., September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
dated September 1, 2003
10.2 Form of Distributor Agreement Exhibit 10(iv) to Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed
January 16, 2001
Number Exhibit Where Located
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10.3 2000 Stock Purchase and Option Plan* Exhibit 99(i) to Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
10.4 Form of Option* Exhibit 99(ii) to Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed August 15, 2000
10.5 Settlement Agreement and General Release dated Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-KSB for year ended
April 1, 2003 between McQuerterGroup and SLS December 31, 2002, filed May 21, 2003
International, Inc.
10.6 Option Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between the Company and Steerpike (Overseas) Ltd. June 30, 2003, filed August 14, 2003
10.7 Letter Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between the Company and Steerpike (Overseas) Ltd. June 30, 2003, filed August 14, 2003
10.8 Letter Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between the Company and Steerpike Inc. June 30, 2003, filed August 14, 2003
10.9 Letter Agreement, dated as of July 10, 2003, Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between the Company and Alfred V. Greco PLLC, June 30, 2003, filed August 14, 2003
amending prior letter agreement, dated July 17,
2002, concerning the settlement of certain
litigation between such parties
10.10 Consulting Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2003, Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between SLS International, Inc. and Atlantic September 30,2003, filed November 11, 2003 Services
Ltda.
10.11 Consulting Agreement, dated as of July 22, 2003, Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between SLS Loudspeakers and Atlantic Services September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
Ltda.
10.12 Consulting Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2003, Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between SLS International, Inc. and G. Ghecko September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
Enterprises
Number Exhibit Where Located
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10.13 Contract for Promotional Services, dated July 14, Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
2003, between Ronald E. Gee and SLS International, September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003 Inc.
10.14 Contract for Promotional Services, dated August 5, Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
2003, between Ronald E. Gee and SLS International, September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
Inc.
10.15 Contract for Promotional Services, dated September Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
5, 2003, between Ronald E. Gee and SLS September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
International, Inc.
10.16 Consulting Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2003, Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between SLS Loudspeakers and Berkshire September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
International, LLC
10.17 Letter Agreement, dated August 29, 2003, between Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
SLS International and Art Malone, Jr. September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
10.18 Consulting Agreement, dated August 21, 2003, Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
between SLS International, Inc. and Grant Galloway September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
10.19 Agreement, dated July 31, 2003 between SLS Exhibit 10.11 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
International, Inc. and Wall Street Investor September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
Relations Corp.
10.20 30 Days Public Relations Services Contracts, dated Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
July 23, 2003, between Fitzgerald Galloway September 30, 2003, filed November 11, 2003
Consulting and SLS International, Inc.
10.21 Merger Agreement, dated March 12, 2004, among SLS Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed March 17, 2004
International, Inc., Evenstar, Inc., Joel A.
Butler, David L. Butler, Patrick D. Butler, and
Evenstar Mergersub, Inc.
10.22 Employment Agreement, dated March 12, 2004, Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed March 17, 2004
between SLS International, Inc. and Joel A. Butler
10.23 Consulting Services Agreement, dated October 28, Exhibit 10.41 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
2003, between SLS International, Inc. and Zane filed March 30, 2004
Sellis
10.24 Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 6, Exhibit 10.42 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
2003, between SLS International, Inc. and George filed March 30, 2004
Iordanou
10.25 Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 10, Exhibit 10.43 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
2003, between SLS International, Inc. and William filed March 30, 2004
F. Fischbach
10.26 Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 20, Exhibit 10.44 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
2003, between SLS International, Inc. and Edward filed March 30, 2004
Decker
10.27 Consulting Services Agreement, dated November 20, Exhibit 10.45 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
2003, between SLS International, Inc. and filed March 30, 2004
Christopher Obssuth
10.28 Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Mutual Exhibit 10.46 to Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
General Release filed March 30, 2004
10.29 Stock Option Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, Exhibit 10.1 to Quarterly Report on Form
between SLS International, Inc., and Ryan Schinman 10-QSB filed May 17, 2004
10.30 Letter Agreement, dated May 19, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.2 to Quarterly Report on Form
International, Inc., and Kenny Securities Corp. 10-QSB filed May 17, 2004
10.31 Promotion Agreement, dated June 2, 2004, between Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13,
SLS International, Inc. and Global Drumz, Inc. 2004
10.32 Option Agreement, dated June 2, 2004, between SLS Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13,
International, Inc. and Global Drumz, Inc. 2004
Number Exhibit Where Located
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10.33 Redeemable Warrant, dated June 2, 2004, issued by Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13,
SLS International, Inc. in favor of Global Drumz, 2004
Inc.
10.34 Redeemable Warrant, dated March 23, 2004, issued Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-QSB filed August 13,
by SLS International, Inc. in favor of Kenny 2004
Securities Corp.
10.35 Strategic Alliance Agreement Addendum, dated Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-QSB for quarter ended
October 19, 2004, between Bohlender-Graebener September 30, 2004, filed November 15, 2004
Corporation and SLS International, Inc.
10.36 Consulting Services Agreement, dated December 8, Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 17,
2004, between SLS International, Inc. and W. 2004
Curtis Hargis, Co.
10.37 Lease Agreement, dated December 4, 2004, between Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed December 17,
Bull Creek Ranch LLC and SLS International, Inc. 2004
10.38 Non-Exclusive Finder's Agreement, dated December Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
8, 2004, between SLS International, Inc. and The
Shemano Group, Inc.
10.39 Option Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2003, Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
between SLS International, Inc. and Beth Broday
10.40 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated January 3, Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
2005, among SLS International, Inc., Baystar
Capital II, L.P., PSO Trading IV, LLC, HFTP
Investment L.L.C., and Royal Bank of Canada
10.41 Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 3, Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
2005, among SLS International, Inc., Baystar
Capital II, L.P., PSO Trading IV, LLC, HFTP
Investment L.L.C., and Royal Bank of Canada
10.42 Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to Baystar Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
Capital II, L.P.
10.43 Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to PSO Exhibit 10.6 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
Trading IV, LLC
10.44 Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to HFTP Exhibit 10.7 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
Investment L.L.C.
10.45 Warrant, dated January 4, 2005, issued to Royal Exhibit 10.8 to Form 8-K filed January 6, 2005
Bank of Canada
10.46 Consulting Agreement, dated January 31, 2005, Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed February 4, 2005
between SLS International, Inc. and New AV
Ventures, LLC
10.47 Consulting Agreement, dated January 31, 2005 and Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed February 4, 2005
effective as of November 18, 2004, between SLS
International, Inc. and 3CD Consulting, LLC
21 List of Subsidiaries of SLS International, Inc. Filed herewith
23 Consent of Weaver & Martin LLC Independent Filed herewith.
Certified Public Accountants
99.1 Consent Order of Missouri Securities Division and Exhibit 99(iv) to Post-Effective Amendment No.
SLS International, Inc. 1 filed May 30, 2001
99.2 Promotional Shares Lock-In Agreement Exhibit 99(v) to Post-Effective Amendment No.
1 filed May 30, 2001
99.3 Modification to Consent Order of Missouri Exhibit 99.1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2
Securities Division and SLS International, Inc. filed February 9, 2004
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet F-2
Consolidated Statement of Operations F-3
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Deficit F-4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows F-5
Consolidated Statement of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
STOCKHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of SLS
International, Inc. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' deficit, cash flows, and
valuation and qualifying accounts for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of SLS International,
Inc. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the results of its operations, cash
flows, and valuation and qualifying accounts for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
WEAVER & MARTIN, LLC
Kansas City, Missouri
March 3, 2005
F-1
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, December 31,
2004 2003
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 10,712,858 $ 1,482,786
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$45,000 as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 271,429 277,665
Inventory 1,908,588 590,297
Deposits - inventory 50,000 --
Deposits - merger 100,000 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 192,817 6,850
------------ ------------
Total current assets 13,235,692 2,357,598
------------ ------------
Fixed assets:
Vehicles 51,949 73,376
Equipment 234,805 159,212
Leasehold improvements 245,681 175,621
------------ ------------
532,435 408,209
Less accumulated depreciation 105,131 88,016
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Net fixed assets 427,304 320,193
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$ 13,662,996 $ 2,677,791
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and notes payable $ 29,101 $ 28,946
Accounts payable 346,980 357,287
Accrued liabilities 630,503 26,138
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Total current liabilities 1,006,584 412,371
------------ ------------
Notes payable, less current maturities 10,951 15,931
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Commitments and contingencies:
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, Series A, $.001 par, 2,000,000 shares
authorized; 346,873 and 1,545,300 shares issued as of
December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 347 1,545
Preferred stock, Series B, $.001 par, 1,000,000 shares
authorized; 196,050 and 0 shares issued as of
December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 196 --
Deposits on Preferred stock, Series C 8,849,420 --
Discount on preferred stock -- (1,886,576)
Contributed capital - preferred 6,776,665 7,411,585
Common stock, $.001 par; 75,000,000 shares authorized;
41,751,080 shares and 28,230,180 shares issued as of
December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 41,752 28,231
Common stock not issued but owed to buyers; 300,000 and
183,000 shares at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 300 183
Contributed capital - common 21,882,091 8,319,286
Unamortized cost of stock issued for services (1,363,973) (781,204)
Retained deficit (23,541,337) (10,843,561)
------------ ------------
Total shareholders' equity 12,645,461 2,249,489
------------ ------------
$ 13,662,996 $ 2,677,791
============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31,
--------------------------------------------
2004 2003 2002
------------ ------------ ------------
Revenue $ 2,040,575 $ 968,245 $ 790,582
Cost of sales 1,507,353 601,213 537,243
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 533,222 367,032 253,339
General and administrative expenses 9,179,555 4,492,237 2,468,565
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from operations (8,646,333) (4,125,205) (2,215,226)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (1,907) (39,170) (33,306)
Interest and miscellaneous, net 48,341 185,034 6,207
------------ ------------ ------------
46,434 145,864 (27,099)
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before income tax (8,599,899) (3,979,341) (2,242,325)
Income tax provision -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss (8,599,899) (3,979,341) (2,242,325)
------------ ------------ ------------
Deemed dividend associated with
beneficial conversion of preferred stock (4,097,877) (1,798,438) (552,100)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss availiable to common shareholders $(12,697,776) $ (5,777,779) $ (2,794,425)
============ ============ ============
Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.38) $ (0.23) $ (0.14)
============ ============ ============
Weighted average shares outstanding 33,072,988 25,496,816 20,446,711
============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred Stock, Preferred Stock,
Series A Series B
------------------------------------
Deposit on Discount on Contributed
Shares Amount Shares Amount Preferred C Preferred Capital-Pref
--------- ---------------- ------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Balance, January 1, 2002 102,000 102 -- $ -- $ -- $ (166,694) 446,298
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Sales of preferred stock 315,000 315 -- -- -- -- 787,185
Beneficial conversion of preferred -- -- -- -- (618,700) 618,700 --
Preferred discount amortization -- -- -- -- -- 552,100 --
Stock issued from prior period sales -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of preferred to common (102,000) (102) -- -- -- -- --
Sales of common stock -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Options issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Services paid for on behalf of company -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Amortization of stock issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock warrants exercised -- -- -- -- -- -- --
---------- -------- ---- ----- ----------- ----------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 2002 315,000 315 -- $ -- -- (233,294) 1,852,183
---------- -------- ---- ----- ----------- ----------- ---------
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Sales of preferred stock 1,468,300 1,468 -- -- -- -- 3,669,282
Beneficial conversion of preferred -- -- -- -- (3,451,720) 3,451,720 --
Preferred discount amortization -- -- -- -- -- 1,798,438 --
Stock issued from prior period sales -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of preferred to (238,000) (238) -- -- -- -- (1,561,760)
Common stock issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Options issued to employees & directors -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Options issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Options exercised for common stock -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Amortization of stock issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of "A" warrants for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock warrants exercised -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Other -- -- -- -- -- -- 160
---------- -------- ---- ----- ----------- ------------ -----------
Balance, December 31, 2003 1,545,300 1,545 -- $ -- -- (1,886,576) 7,411,585
========== ======== ======= ===== =========== =========== ===========
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Sales of preferred stock with C Warrants -- -- 272,100 272 -- -- 4,828,418
Beneficial conversion of preferred -- -- -- -- -- (2,211,300) 2,211,300
Preferred discount amortization -- -- -- -- -- 4,097,876 --
Stock issued from prior period sales -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of preferred to common (1,200,600) (1,200)(76,050) (76) -- -- (7,674,594)
Common stock issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Options issued to directors -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Options issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Deposit on Series C preferred stock -- -- -- -- 8,849,420 -- --
Amortization of stock issued for services -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock cancelled -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock warrants exercised -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common stock issued Evenstar acquisition -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Other 2,173 2 -- -- -- -- (44)
---------- -------- ---- ----- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 2004 346,873 347 196,050 $ 196 $ 8,849,420 -- $6,776,665
========== ======== ======= ===== =========== =========== ===========
[RESTUB]
Common Stock Unamortized
---------------------------------------- cost of stock
Amount Contributed issued Retained
Shares Amount Unissued Capital for service Deficit Total
--------- ------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------
Balance, January 1, 2002 19,059,52 $19,020 $ 40 $ 1,710,425 $ -- $(2,271,357 (262,166)
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- (2,242,325 (2,242,325)
Sales of preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- -- 787,500
Beneficial conversion of preferred -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Preferred discount amortization -- -- -- -- -- (552,100) --
Stock issued from prior period sales 40 (40) -- -- -- --
Conversion of preferred to common -- -- 1,020 (918) -- -- --
Sales of common stock 100,000 100 200 29,700 -- -- 30,000
Common stock issued for services 2,195,000 2,195 -- 1,071,755 (1,073,950) -- --
Options issued for services -- -- -- 426,164 (426,164) -- --
Services paid for on behalf of company -- -- 99,099 (99,099) -- --
Amortization of stock issued for services -- -- -- 1,074,229 -- 1,074,229
Common stock warrants exercised 99,000 99 2 50,399 -- -- 50,500
---------- ------- ------ ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 2002 21,453,528 21,454 1,222 3,386,624 (524,984) (5,065,782 (562,262)
---------- ------- ------ ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- (3,979,341) (3,979,341)
Sales of preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- -- 3,670,750
Beneficial conversion of preferred -- -- -- -- -- --
Preferred discount amortization -- -- -- -- -- (1,798,438) --
Stock issued from prior period sales 1,220,000 1,220 (1,220) -- -- -- --
Conversion of preferred to 2,380,000 2,380 -- 1,559,618 -- -- --
Common stock issued for services 720,452 720 -- 912,316 (913,036) -- --
Options issued to employees & directors -- -- 23,134 -- -- 23,134
Options issued for services -- -- -- 1,142,432 -- -- 1,142,432
Options exercised for common stock 79,000 79 181 64,740 -- -- 65,000
Amortization of stock issued for services -- -- -- -- 656,816 -- 656,816
Conversion of "A" warrants for services 394,600 395 -- 199,605 -- -- 200,000
Common stock warrants exercised 1,982,600 1,983 -- 1,030,817 -- -- 1,032,800
Other -- -- -- -- -- -- 160
------- --- ------- ------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Balance, December 31, 2003 28,230,18$ 28,231 183 $8,319,286 $ (781,204) $(10,843,561) $2,249,489
========== ======= ======= =========== =========== ============ ==========
Net loss for the year -- -- -- -- -- (8,599,899 (8,599,899)
Sales of preferred stock with C Warrants -- -- -- 273,560 -- -- 5,102,250
Beneficial conversion of preferred -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Preferred discount amortization -- -- -- -- -- (4,097,876) --
Stock issued from prior period sales 183,000 183 (183) -- -- -- --
Conversion of preferred to common 12,766,500 12,767 -- 7,663,103 -- -- --
Common stock issued for services -- -- 300 479,700 (480,000) -- --
Options issued to directors -- -- -- 87,786 -- -- 87,786
Options issued for services -- -- -- 4,019,027 (814,781) -- 3,204,246
Deposit on Series C preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- -- 8,849,420
Amortization of stock issued for services -- -- -- -- 712,012 -- 712,012
Common stock cancelled (100,000) (100) -- 100 -- -- --
Common stock warrants exercised 328,400 328 -- 178,872 -- -- 179,200
Common stock issued Evenstar acquisition 300,000 300 -- 860,700 -- -- 861,000
Other 43,000 43 -- (43) -- (1) (43)
------- --- ------- ------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------
Balance, December 31, 2004 41,751,08 $41,752 $ 300 $21,882,091 $(1,363,973 (23,541,331) $2,645,461
=========== ======= ======= =========== =========== ============ ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
--------------------------------------------
2004 2003 2002
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating activities:
Net loss $ (8,599,899) $ (3,979,341) $ (2,242,325)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows
from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 51,183 24,755 15,018
Amortization of cost of stock issued for services 712,012 856,816 1,074,229
Expense of stock options granted for services 3,293,987 1,165,566 --
Gain on sale of fixed assets (11,000) -- (5,900)
Goodwill impairment charge 1,148,502 -- --
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 6,236 (112,641) (95,839)
Inventory (1,318,291) (328,724) (10,575)
Deposits - inventory (50,000) --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (185,967) 86 (4,855)
Accounts payable (10,307) (60,162) 220,616
Due to shareholders -- (23,193) (8,693)
Accrued liabilities 604,365 (144,759) 103,868
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash used in operating activities (4,359,179) (2,601,597) (954,456)
------------ ------------ ------------
Investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 11,000 -- 5,900
Additions of fixed assets (158,294) (318,724) (4,353)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (147,294) (318,724) 1,547
------------ ------------ ------------
Financing activities:
Sale of stock, net of expenses 5,291,950 4,768,550 868,000
Acquistion of subsidiary (400,000) -- --
Deposit received on Preferred C Series, net of expenses 8,849,420 -- --
Borrowing on notes payable -- 21,461 55,000
Repayments of notes payable (4,825) (391,144) (14,241)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash provided by financing activities 13,736,545 4,398,867 908,759
------------ ------------ ------------
Increase (decrease) in cash 9,230,072 1,478,546 (44,150)
Cash, beginning of period 1,482,786 4,240 48,390
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash, end of period $ 10,712,858 $ 1,482,786 $ 4,240
============ ============ ============
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid $ 157 $ 43,345 $ 6,766
Income taxes paid (refunded) -- -- --
Noncash investing activities:
Stock issued and options granted for services $ 3,293,987 $ 2,278,602 $ 1,599,213
Conversion of notes payable -- -- 50,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003, AND 2002
Additions
Balance at charged to
beginning costs and Balances at
of year expenses deductions end of year
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Year ended December 31, 2002
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ -- $ 132,396 $ -- $ 132,396
Income tax valuation allowance 763,800 359,900 -- 1,123,700
Year ended December 31, 2003
Allowance for doubtful accounts 132,396 -- 87,396 45,000
Income tax valuation allowance 1,123,700 741,200 -- 1,864,900
Year ended December 31, 2004
Allowance for doubtful accounts 45,000 -- -- 45,000
Income tax valuation allowance 1,864,900 1,382,440 -- 3,247,340
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF OPERATIONS:
Prior to June 1999, the Company's one business segment was
designing, selling and installing sound and lighting systems in
churches, schools, theatres, and clubs and developing a proprietary
loudspeaker line called SLS Loudspeakers.
In June 1999, the Company ceased marketing, selling, and installing
sound and lighting systems directly and began focusing all efforts
towards being a loudspeaker manufacturer only and selling to
dealers and contractors.
INVENTORIES:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out
method) or market. Inventory consists of finished goods, raw
materials and parts. Included in inventory at December 31, 2004 is
$116,987 of finished goods consigned to sales representatives and
dealers.
FIXED ASSETS:
Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated over their
estimated useful lives. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line
basis. The lives used for items within each property classification
range from 5 to 10 years.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Depreciation expense was $51,183, $24,755, and $15,018 in the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:
The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents
and trade receivables. The Company's cash equivalents are in major
banks and financial institutions. From time to time, the Company's
cash deposited with banks exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of
$100,000. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to receivables
are limited due to the large number of customers and their
dispersion across geographic areas, however most are in the same
industry; therefore, customers may be similarly affected by changes
in economic and other conditions within the industry. The Company
performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and generally does not require collateral. As of December
31, 2004 and 2003, approximately 30% and 26%, respectively, of the
Company's net accounts receivable balance was due from three
customers.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Research and development costs relating to both present and future
products are expensed when incurred and included in operating
expenses. Research and development costs were $77,065, $31,435 and
$22,095 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES:
Advertising and promotional expenses are charged to operations in
the period incurred. Advertising and promotion expenses were
$414,337, $150,713, and $42,209 for the years ended December 31,
2004, 2003, and 2002.
USE OF ESTIMATES:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in
the financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ
from those estimates, but management does not believe such
differences will materially affect the Company's financial
position, results of operations, or cash flows.
REVENUE RECOGNITION:
Revenue is recognized when the products are shipped to customers.
Installation revenues are recognized when the projects (all less
than one month) are completed.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
Accounts receivable are carried on a gross basis, with no
discounting, less the allowance for doubtful accounts. No allowance
for doubtful accounts is recognized at the time the revenue, which
generates the accounts receivable, is recognized. Management
estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based on existing
economic conditions, the financial conditions of the customers, and
the amount and the age of past due accounts. Receivables are
considered past due if full payment is not received by the
contractual due date. Past due accounts are generally written off
against the allowance for doubtful accounts only after all
collection attempts have been exhausted.
CASH EQUIVALENTS:
The Company's cash equivalents consist principally of any financial
instruments with maturities of generally three months or less and
cash investments. The carrying values of these assets approximate
their fair market values.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS:
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not
be recoverable. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying
value of the long-lived asset to the estimated undiscounted future
cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their
eventual disposition. The Company determined that as of December
31, 2004, there had been no impairment in the carrying value of
long-lived assets.
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are recorded at fair
value and not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment at least
annually or more frequently if
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impairment indicators arise, as required by SFAS No. 142. As
of December 31, 2004 and 2003 the Company had no goodwill or
other intangible assets. See Note 7, Acquisitions, for
goodwill impairment expense during 2004. There was no goodwill
impairment expense recorded during 2003.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
The carrying value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses
approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these
instruments. Fair values are based on quoted market prices and
assumptions concerning the amount and timing of estimated future
cash flows and assumed discount rates reflecting varying degrees of
perceived risk. Based upon borrowing rates currently available to
the Company with similar terms, the carrying value of notes payable
and long-term debt approximates fair value.
NET LOSS PER SHARE:
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with SFAS No.
128, Earnings Per Share. This standard requires dual presentation
of basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the income
statement for all entities with complex capital structures and
requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the
diluted loss per share computation.
The Company's potentially issuable shares of common stock pursuant
to outstanding stock options and convertible preferred stock are
excluded from the Company's diluted computation, as their effect
would be anti-dilutive.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS:
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities, an Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51"
(the Interpretation). The Interpretation requires the consolidation
of variable interest entities in which an enterprise absorbs a
majority of the entity's expected losses, receives a majority of
the entity's expected residual returns, or both, as a result of
ownership, contractual or other financial interests in the entity.
Currently, entities are generally consolidated by an enterprise
that has a controlling financial interest through ownership of a
majority voting interest in the entity. The Interpretation was
originally immediately effective for variable interest entities
created after January 31, 2003, and effective in the fourth quarter
of the Company's fiscal 2003 for those created prior to February 1,
2003. However, in October 2003, the FASB deferred the effective
date for those variable interest entities created prior to February
1, 2003, until the Company's first quarter of fiscal 2004. The
Company has completed the process of evaluating the Interpretation
and believes its adoption will not have a material impact on its
financial position or results of operations.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which revised SFAS No.
123 and superseded APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued
to Employees. SFAS No. 123(R) requires that companies recognize
compensation expense associated with grants of stock options and
other equity instruments to employees in the financial statements.
Compensation cost will be measured based on the fair value of the
instrument on the grant date and will be recognized over the
vesting period. This pronouncement applies to all grants after the
effective date and to the unvested portion of stock options
outstanding as of the effective date. The Company anticipates that
the effect of adopting this statement will not have a material
effect on the financial statements.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:
The Company accounts for its stock and options issued for services
by non-employees based on the market value of the stock at the date
of the agreement and the market value of the options as determined
by the Black-Scholes pricing model. The cost is amortized to
expense over the life of the agreement to provide services. The
Company accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation". SFAS No. 123 permits entities to recognize as
expense over the vesting period the fair value of all stock-based
awards on the date of the grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 also
allows entities to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles
Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees", and related interpretations and provides pro forma net
income and pro forma earnings per share disclosures for employee
stock option grants as if the fair-value-based method defined in
SFAS No. 123 had been applied. During 2003, the Company adopted the
fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, effective as of
the beginning of the year. There had been no previous granting of
options to employees and therefore this adoption had no effect on
previous financial statements. See Note 12 for details of employee
stock options issued during the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003.
INCOME TAXES:
Amounts provided for income tax expense are based on income
reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily
represent amounts currently payable under tax laws. Deferred taxes,
which arise principally from temporary differences between the
period in which certain income and expense items are recognized for
financial reporting purposes and the period in which they affect
taxable income, are included in the amounts provided for income
taxes. Under this method, the computation of deferred tax assets
and liabilities give recognition to the enacted tax rates in effect
in the year the differences are expected to affect taxable income.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce
deferred tax assets to amounts that the Company expects to realize.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in the financial statements for the prior period
have been reclassified to conform to the current period's
presentation.
2. LONG TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE
Long term debt and notes payable consists of the following at December
31, 2004 and 2003:
December 31,
2004 2003
------- -------
Notes payable to an individual, interest
rate of 7% uncollateralized, principal
due September of 2005 $25,000 $25,000
Equipment note, payments in monthly
installments of $407 beginning Oct. 2003,
ending Sept. 2008. Interest at 5.16% 15,052 19,877
------- -------
40,052 44,877
Less current portion 29,101 28,946
------- -------
Long-term portion $10,951 $15,931
======= =======
The aggregate principal amounts due in the future are as follows:
$29,101 in 2005, $4,374 in 2006, $4,605 in 2007, and $1,972 in 2008.
Interest expense accrued on long-term debt was $1,907 and $5,763 in the
years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.
3. COMMITMENTS
Rent expense for operating leases was approximately $98,943, $62,150
and $56,400 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. The
current lease expired on August 31, 2004. There are no future minimum
lease commitments under this lease.
In December of 2004, the Company signed a lease for a new facility that
it plans to move into in the second quarter of 2005. In February of
2005, the Company exercised its option to purchase the building (Note
13). As of December 31, 2004, the future minimum lease commitment
through the purchase date was $18,750 for January of 2005.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
4. INCOME TAXES
The Company does not have an income tax provision in 2004, 2003 and
2002. The Company has loss carryforwards of approximately $9,551,000
expiring from 2011 to 2018.
Deferred tax is comprised of the following:
Non-current asset: 2004 2003 2002
----------- ----------- -----------
Net operating loss $ 3,247,340 $ 1,864,900 $ 1,123,700
Valuation allowance (3,247,340) (1,864,900) (1,123,700)
----------- ----------- -----------
Total deferred tax, net -- -- --
=========== =========== ===========
A percent reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the
statutory federal rate is as follows:
2004 2003 2002
------ ------ ------
Statutory federal income tax rate (34.0%) (34.0%) (34.0%)
Non deductible expense 18.2% 15.3% 17.0%
Change in valuation allowance 15.8% 18.7% 17.0%
----- ----- -----
Effective tax rate 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
===== ===== =====
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company rents equipment owned by a shareholder for a rental fee. In
2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company collected $0, $0, and $1,740 in rent
for the shareholder. Company revenue from the rental totaled
approximately $0, $0 and $174 for the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002.
On January 18, 2002, the Company borrowed $5,000 from a friend of the
President of the Company. The note is a demand note and bears interest
at 7%. Monthly interest payments totaling $175 and $322 were paid in
the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. The note was repaid in full
on June 17, 2003. The note balance on December 31, 2003 and 2004 was
$0.
On November 13, 2002, the Company borrowed $50,000 from a friend of the
President of the Company. The note is a demand note and bears interest
at 10%. Monthly interest payments totaling $2,500 and $444 were paid in
the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. The note was repaid in full
on July 18, 2003. The note balance on December 31, 2003 and 2004 was
$0.
On November 20, 2002 the Company sold a truck to an officer and
shareholder for $5,900. The truck's cost was $16,351 and had been fully
depreciated. The transaction is reflected in the December 31, 2002
financial statements as a gain from sale of assets of $5,900.
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SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
There was an amount due from a shareholder of $511 as of December 21,
2004 and 2003. There was an amount due to a shareholder of $23,193 as of
December 31, 2002. Amounts owed by or to shareholders to the Company are
charged against or credited to interest.
In December of 2004, the Company entered into a real estate lease with a
company 50% owned by the President of the Company (Note 13). The lease
contained an option to purchase the building for $3,500,000. In February
of 2005, the Company exercised the option and purchased the building.
The Company paid rent of $18,750 for January of 2005 before the purchase
occurred.
6. MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS
In 2004, the Company received approximately 22% of its revenue from
five customers with the largest customer accounting for 6% of total
revenue. The Company purchased approximately 49% of the cost of sales
from five vendors with the largest vendor accounting for 15% of total
cost of sales.
In 2003, the Company received approximately 32% of its revenue from
five customers with the largest customer accounting for 16% of total
revenue. The Company purchased approximately 87% of the cost of sales
from five vendors with the largest two vendors accounting for 55% of
total cost of sales.
In 2002, the Company received approximately 29% of its revenue from
four customers. The company purchased approximately 21% of the cost of
sales from three vendors.
7. ACQUISITIONS
In February of 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with the
owners of SA Sound B.V. and SA Sound USA, Inc. giving the Company an
option to acquire said companies at any time prior to February 27, 2004
for a purchase price of 370,000 euros, approximately $467,000. The
Company paid 50,000 euros, approximately $63,000 for this option. The
option agreement entitled the Company to a refund of the option price
if the due diligence performed by the Company disclosed any material
adverse facts about said companies. After completion of the due
diligence, the Company determined not to exercise the option to
purchase and has asserted its right to a refund of the option price.
The sellers are challenging the return of the option price. $109,165
has been recorded as acquisitions expense in the year ended December
31, 2004 in relation to the option price and related legal fees for
this acquisition attempt.
In March of 2004, the Company completed a merger with Evenstar, Inc.
into a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary. In exchange for said
merger, the Company paid $300,000 in cash and issued 300,000 shares of
common stock to the seller. Based on market value of the common stock
on the date of closing and the cash given, the total acquisition price
was $1,161,000. Simultaneously with the merger, the Company hired the
seller as director of its electronics division. Evenstar, Inc had
virtually no assets
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other than patents, valued at $12,498, and has not shown any revenue
for the two years previous to the merger. The excess of the purchase
price over the cost of the patents was recorded as goodwill in the
first quarter of 2004. Simultaneously, the Company recorded a charge
for impairment of goodwill of the same amount. Impairment charges
relating to this merger were $1,148,502 for the year ended December 31,
2004.
In April of 2004, the Company entered into a strategic alliance
agreement with Bohlender-Graebener Corporation (BG). The Company paid
BG $100,000 on April 2, 2004 for this agreement. This amount is
recorded on the financial statements as deposits - merger. The
agreement term is for one year and can be extended for any length of
time after the first year by mutual agreement between BG and the
Company. During the term of the agreement BG is required to work with
the Company, diligently and in good faith, to consummate a merger.
During the first six months of the agreement, BG was not permitted to
solicit any offer to purchase BG, and was not permitted to respond to
any unsolicited offer. In addition to the above, BG granted the Company
exclusive sales and marketing rights to certain BG products and the
Company has committed to purchase certain minimum quantities of various
BG products at agreed-upon prices. In the event no agreement to merge
the companies on mutually acceptable terms can be reached before
termination of the agreement, BG will be entitled to keep the $100,000
cash payment as consideration for its performance under the agreement.
In October of 2004, the Company agreed to pay BG an additional $100,000
as prepayment of future inventory purchases and BG agreed to extend
certain terms of the agreement by six months. As of December 31, 2004,
the Company has paid BG $50,000 of this amount and it is recorded in
these financial statements as deposits - inventory.
8. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In 2001, the Company sold 4,000,000 shares of common stock for $1,000,000
in a public offering. Included with the purchase of the shares was a
Class A warrant and a Class B warrant. The Class A warrants expired on
August 5, 2004 and were exercisable at a price of $0.50 per share. The
Class B warrants had an initial term of 2 years after exercise of the
attached Class A warrant and were exercisable at a price of $3.00 per
share. The B warrants expired on August 5, 2004. The warrants were
detachable from the common stock but were not separable from each other
until the Class A warrant was exercised.
Year ended December 31, 2002:
In 2002, 101,000 Class A warrants were exercised for 101,000 shares of
common stock for a total of $50,500. As of December 31, 2003, 2,000
shares had not been issued and were thereby shown in these financial
statements as stock not issued but owed to buyers. These shares were
issued in 2004. 3,111,000 Class A warrants were
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outstanding as of December 31, 2002. No Class B warrants have been
exercised as of December 31, 2002.
In 2002, the Company sold 315,000 shares of preferred stock, series A,
for $787,500. The shares were issued in the year ended December 31, 2003.
This preferred stock contained a beneficial conversion feature. The
feature allows the holder to convert the preferred to 10 shares of common
stock one year after buying the shares. A discount on preferred shares of
$618,700 relating to the beneficial conversion feature was recorded which
is amortized over a one year period beginning with the date the
shareholders purchased their shares. As of December 31, 2002, $576,806
has been amortized to retained earnings. At December 31, 2002, the
unamortized discount on preferred shares was $233,294.
In the fourth quarter of 2002, 102,000 shares of preferred stock, series
A, were converted to 1,020,000 shares of common stock.
In January of 2002, an agreement was signed with Office Radio Network for
consulting services to be performed from January 5, 2002 to January 5,
2003. As compensation for consulting services, the Company gave Office
Radio Network $15,000 and issued 150,000 shares of common stock. The
shares of common stock were issued on November 19, 2002. Using the market
value on the date the agreement was signed, the shares were valued at
$111,000 and recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance
sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for services. The expense was
amortized over the one-year period of the agreement. Consulting expense
relating to this agreement was $109,612 and $1,388 for the years ended
December 31, 2002 and 2003.
In January of 2002, three agreements were signed for consulting services
to be performed. The agreements paid 300,000 shares to the consultants in
exchange for $3,000, an executed note receivable for $27,000, and
services to be rendered. Using the market value on the date the
agreements were signed, the shares were valued at $237,000. Value of the
shares over consideration given was $207,000 and was recorded as a debit
in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock
issued for services. In 2003, $18,000 on the note receivable was received
and a valuation allowance of $9,000 has been used to offset the resulting
note receivable from the transaction and therefore $0 was reflected in
the asset section of the balance sheet for the note receivables as of
December 31, 2003. The expense was amortized over a one-year period.
Consulting expense relating to these agreements was $198,210 and $8,790
for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003. In 2004, one of the
consultants filed suit against the Company. The suit was settled whereby
the former consultant returned 100,000 shares of common stock for
cancellation in exchange for forgiveness of the $9,000 note receivable
and $250,000 paid in March and April of 2004. This settlement was
expensed as consulting expense in the year ended December 31, 2004.
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In April of 2002, an agreement was signed with The Equitable Group, LLC
for consulting services to be performed from March 26, 2002 to September
26, 2002. As compensation for consulting services, the Company agreed to
issue up to 600,000 shares of common stock, of which 100,000 were
nonrefundable, to the consultant. The Company issued 100,000 shares on
April 9, 2002. Using the market value on the date the agreement was
signed, the 100,000 shares were valued at $51,000 and recorded as a debit
in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock
given for services. On May 2, 2002, the Company terminated the agreement.
Upon termination of the agreement all unamortized costs were amortized as
consulting expense. Consulting expense relating to this agreement was
$51,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In April of 2002, an agreement was signed with Muir, Crane, & Co. for
consulting services to be performed April 2, 2002 to April 2, 2003. As
compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to pay a retainer
of $4,000 per month and issue 200,000 shares of common stock. Using the
market value on the date the agreement was signed, the shares were valued
at $95,000 and recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance
sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for services. At December 31,
2002, the consulting agreement had been terminated and all costs were
amortized. Consulting expense relating to this agreement was $95,000 for
the year ended December 31, 2002. Due to the cancellation of the
agreement, the consultant sued the Company and in February of 2004 was
paid $35,000 to settle the case. The $35,000 has been recorded as
consulting expense in the year ended December 31, 2004.
In April of 2002, an agreement was signed with Sam Hamra for consulting
services to be performed April 18, 2002 to April 18, 2003. As
compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue 70,000
shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the agreement
was signed, the shares were valued at $39,200 and recorded as a debit in
the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock
issued for services. As compensation, Mr. Hamra was also issued options
to purchase 100,000 shares of preferred stock at a strike price of $2.50
per share. This preferred stock was convertible into 1,000,000 shares of
common stock after a period of one year. The options expired when the
preferred stock offering closed on July 31, 2003. Using the Black-Scholes
pricing model, the options were valued at $311,222 and recorded as a
debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services. At December 31, 2002, the consulting agreement
had been terminated and all costs were amortized. Consulting expense
relating to this agreement was $350,517 for the year ended December 31,
2002.
In June of 2002, an agreement was signed with Liquid Solutions Corp. for
consulting services to be performed June 10, 2002 to September 10, 2002.
As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue
500,000 shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the
agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $155,000 and recorded as
a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services. The expense was amortized over the
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three months of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this
agreement was $155,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In August of 2002, an agreement was signed with Atlantic Services, Ltd.,
a foreign corporation based in Costa Rica, for consulting services to be
performed August 15, 2002 to August 15, 2003. As compensation for
consulting services the Company agreed to issue 125,000 shares of common
stock. Using the market value on the date the agreement was signed, the
shares were valued at $43,750 and recorded as a debit in the equity
section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for
services. The expense was amortized over the one-year period of the
agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement was $16,625 and
$27,125 for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003.
In September of 2002, an agreement was signed with Art Malone, Jr. for
consulting services to be performed September 10, 2002 to March 10, 2003.
As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue
250,000 shares of common stock upon signing of the agreement and another
250,000 shares upon the consummation or signing of a celebrity brought
directly or indirectly by Mr. Malone as an endorser. Only 250,000 shares
were issued pursuant to this agreement. Using the market value on the
date the agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $60,000 and
recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as
unamortized cost of stock issued for services. The expense was amortized
over the six-month period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating
to this agreement was $37,200 and $22,800 for the years ended December
31, 2002 and 2003.
In October of 2002, an agreement was signed with Patrick Armstrong of
Titan Entertainment Group for consulting services to be performed
November 5, 2002 to November 5, 2003. As compensation for consulting
services the Company agreed to issue 100,000 shares of common stock and
250,000 options for 250,000 shares of common stock. The options have a
strike price of $.30 and expire ten years from date of issuance. Using
the market value on the date the agreement was signed, the shares were
valued at $39,000 and recorded as a debit in the equity section of the
balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for services. Using the
Black-Scholes pricing model, the options were valued at $57,471 and
recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as
unamortized cost of stock issued for services. All costs were amortized
over the one-year period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to
this agreement was $17,010 and $79,461 for the years ended December 31,
2002 and 2003.
In October of 2002, an agreement was signed with Larry Stessel of Titan
Entertainment Group for consulting services to be performed November 5,
2002 to November 5, 2003. As compensation for consulting services the
Company agreed to issue 100,000 shares of common stock and 250,000
options for 250,000 shares of common stock. The options have a strike
price of $.30 and expire ten years from date of issuance. Using the
market value on the date the agreement was signed, the shares were valued
at
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$39,000 and recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance
sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for services. Using the
Black-Scholes pricing model, the options were valued at $57,471 and
recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as
unamortized cost of stock issued for services. All costs were amortized
over the one-year period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating
to this agreement was $17,010 and $79,461 for the years ended December
31, 2002 and 2003.
In December of 2002, an agreement was signed with Atlantic Services,
Ltd., a foreign corporation based in Costa Rica, for consulting services
to be performed December 2, 2002 to June 2, 2003. As compensation for
consulting services the Company agreed to issue 300,000 shares of common
stock and the president of the Company agreed to issue 300,000 options to
purchase 300,000 shares of common stock owned by him personally. The
options have a strike price of $.05 and expire 30 days after the lock-up
period ends on the President's shares. Using the market value on the date
the agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $114,000 and recorded
as a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost
of stock issued for services. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the
options were valued at $99,099 and recorded as a credit to additional
paid in capital - common stock and a debit in the equity section of the
balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for services. The cost
was amortized over the six-month period of the agreement. Consulting
expense relating to this agreement was $21,807 and $191,292 for the years
ended December 31, 2002 and 2003.
In December 2002, an agreement was signed with Worldwide Financial
Marketing, Inc. for consulting services to be performed December 15, 2002
to December 15, 2003. As compensation for consulting services the Company
agreed to issue 300,000 shares of common stock. Using the market value on
the date the agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $120,000 and
recorded as a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as
unamortized cost of stock issued for services. The cost was amortized
over the one-year period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to
this agreement was $5,333 and $114,667 for the years ended December 31,
2002 and 2003.
Year ended December 31, 2003:
In 2003, 1,966,000 Class A warrants were exercised for 1,966,000 shares
of common stock for a total of $983,000. Also in 2003, 394,600 Class A
warrants were exercised for 394,600 shares of common stock for services
rendered. As of December 31, 2003, 2,000 shares had not been issued and
are thereby shown in these financial statements as stock not issued but
owed to buyers. These shares were issued in 2004.
In 2003, 16,600 Class B warrants were exercised for 16,600 shares of
common stock for a total of $49,800.
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In 2003, 260,000 options were exercised for 260,000 shares of common
stock for a total of $65,000. As of December 31, 2003, 181,000 shares had
not been issued and were thereby shown in the financial statements as
stock not issued but owed to buyers. These shares were issued in 2004.
In 2003, the Company sold 1,468,300 shares of preferred stock, series A,
for $3,670,750. The preferred stock offering closed on July 31, 2003.
This preferred stock contained a beneficial conversion feature. The
feature allows the holder to convert the preferred to 10 shares of common
stock one year after buying the shares. A discount on preferred shares of
$3,451,720 relating to the beneficial conversion feature was recorded
which was amortized over a one-year period beginning with the date the
shareholders purchased their shares. As of December 31, 2004, 2003 and
2002, $1,886,576, $1,798,438 and $576,806 has been amortized to retained
earnings.
During 2003, 238,000 shares of preferred stock, series A, were converted
to 2,380,000 shares of common stock.
In February 2003, an agreement was signed with Tom Puccio for consulting
services to be performed February 15, 2003 to August 25, 2003. As
compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue 300,000
shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the agreement
was signed, the shares were valued at $93,000 and recorded as a debit in
the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock
issued for services. The cost was amortized over the six-month period of
the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement was $93,000
for the year ended December 31, 2003.
In July 2003, the Company entered into an endorsement agreement with the
recording artist Sting through Steerpike Ltd. The agreement grants
1,100,000 options in exchange for future endorsements of SLS products.
Each option is convertible into one share of common stock at a strike
price of $0.25 and is exercisable for a period of five years. Expense
associated with the options will be recorded over the two-year period of
the agreement beginning July 31, 2003 and ending July 31, 2005. Expense
will be recorded at fair market value, using the Black-Scholes pricing
model, on an accelerated method, thereby recording a larger portion of
the costs in the earlier months of the two-year period. Consulting
expense relating to this agreement was $1,027,985 and $1,142,432 for the
years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. Expenses to be recorded in the
year December 31, 2005 are unknown at this time because they are partly
based on the market price over the year. As of December 31, 2004
approximately 1,047,000 of the 1,100,000 options have been earned and
expensed.
In October 2003, an agreement was signed with Zane Sellis for consulting
services to be performed October 28, 2003 to October 28, 2005. As
compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue 3,226
shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the agreement
was signed, the shares were valued at $5,162 and recorded as a debit in
the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost
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of stock issued for services. The cost will be amortized over the
two-year period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this
agreement was $2,580 and $453 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003. On December 31, 2004 there was $2,129 remaining in unamortized
stock issued for services for this agreement.
In November 2003, an agreement was signed with George Iordanou for
consulting services to be performed November 6, 2003 to November 6, 2005.
As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue 3,226
shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the agreement
was signed, the shares were valued at $4,774 and recorded as a debit in
the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock
issued for services. The cost will be amortized over the two-year period
of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement was
$2,388 and $360 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. On
December 31, 2004 there was $2,027 remaining in unamortized stock issued
for services for this agreement.
In November 2003, an agreement was signed with William Fischbach for
consulting services to be performed November 10, 2003 to November 10,
2006. As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue
400,000 shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the
agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $780,000 and recorded as
a debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services. The cost will be amortized over the three-year
period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement
was $260,000 and $36,329 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.
On December 31, 2004 there was $483,671 remaining in unamortized stock
issued for services for this agreement. The agreement also calls for the
issuance of options, not to exceed an aggregate of 800,000, to Mr.
Fischbach on January 1 or each year based on the previous year's
performance levels. No options were issued on January 1, 2004 or 2005
under this agreement. The agreement also calls for additional
compensation to Mr. Fischbach in the form of a cash fee of 2% of the
dollar amount of value provided in a merger, acquisition, or other
transaction resulting directly from Mr. Fischbach's services. As of
December 31, 2004, no cash fee has been earned, paid, or accrued.
In November 2003, an agreement was signed with Edward Decker for
consulting services to be performed November 20, 2003 to November 20,
2005. As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue
7,000 shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the
agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $15,050 and recorded as a
debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services. The cost will be amortized over the two-year
period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement
was $7,524 and $845 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. On
December 31, 2004 there was $6,681 remaining in unamortized stock issued
for services for this agreement.
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In November 2003, an agreement was signed with Christoper Obssuth for
consulting services to be performed November 20, 2003 to November 20,
2005. As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue
7,000 shares of common stock. Using the market value on the date the
agreement was signed, the shares were valued at $15,050 and recorded as a
debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services. The cost will be amortized over the two-year
period of the agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement
was $7,524 and $845 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. On
December 31, 2004 there was $6,681 remaining in unamortized stock issued
for services for this agreement.
Year ended December 31, 2004:
In 2004, 322,400 Class A warrants were exercised for 322,400 shares of
common stock for a total of $161,200. All of the remaining Class A
warrants expired on August 5, 2004.
In 2004, 6,000 Class B warrants were exercised for 6,000 shares of common
stock for a total of $18,000. All of the remaining Class B warrants
expired on August 5, 2004.
In 2004, no Class C warrants were exercised. As of December 31, 2004,
3,721,000 Class C warrants are outstanding.
In 2004, no options were exercised for shares of common stock.
In 2004, 1,200,600 shares of preferred stock, series A, were converted to
12,006,000 shares of common stock.
In 2004, 100,000 shares of common stock were returned to the Company and
cancelled as part of a lawsuit settlement.
In 2004, 300,000 shares of common stock were issued for the merger with
Evenstar, Inc. See Note 7.
In 2004, the Company commenced an offering of Series B preferred stock
and sold 272,100 shares of preferred stock, series B, for $5,102,250, net
of expenses. This preferred stock contains a beneficial conversion
feature. The feature allows the holder to convert the preferred to 10
shares of common stock six months after buying the shares. Attached to
each preferred share is ten Class C warrants. Each Class C warrant has a
term of three years and provides the right to purchase one share of our
common stock at $7.00 per share. If the average closing market price for
our common stock is equal to or greater than $10.50 for a period of 30
days, then such warrants are capable of being repurchased with a 30-day
notice, at a price of $.001 per warrant. A discount on preferred shares
of $2,211,300 relating to the beneficial conversion feature was recorded
and was amortized over the six-month period beginning with the date the
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shareholders purchased their shares. As of December 31, 2004, $2,211,300
has been amortized to retained earnings. At December 31, 2004, the
unamortized discount on preferred shares was $0.
In 2004, 76,050 shares of preferred stock, series B, were converted to
760,500 shares of common stock.
In February of 2004, an agreement was signed with Ryan Schinman for
consulting services to be performed indefinitely. As compensation for
consulting services the Company agreed to issue 50,000 options on the
date of signing and 10,000 options per month thereafter. The options have
a term of ten years and a strike price equal to the market price on their
grant date. The strike price for the options granted in 2004 ranges from
$1.45 to $3.10. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, the options were
valued at $215,600 and recorded as a consulting expense for the year
ended December 31, 2004.
In June 2004, the Company entered into an endorsement / consulting
agreement with the recording artist Quincy Jones through Global Drumz,
Inc. The Company made a cash payment of $250,000 to Global Drumz, Inc. on
the date of the agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company granted
options to purchase 1,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for
future endorsements of its products and various other consulting
services. The option has a strike price of $2.00 and is exercisable for a
period of five years. The Company also issued 1,000,000 Class C warrants,
with a five-year term, for 1,000,000 additional shares of common stock at
an exercise price of $7.00 per share. In the event that the closing price
of its common stock does not exceed $7.00 per share for a period of five
consecutive business days during the period commencing on June 2, 2004
and ending on the expiration of the term of the options, the Company
shall pay additional compensation of $250,000. Expense associated with
the options was recorded over the six-month vesting period of the
agreement. The options and warrants automatically vest as to 50% of the
stock covered thereby upon the effective date of the agreement and as to
one-sixth of the remaining stock covered thereby monthly thereafter.
Expense was recorded at fair market value, using the Black-Scholes
pricing model, on an accelerated method, thereby recording a larger
portion of the costs in the earlier months of the six-month period.
Consulting expense relating to this agreement was $1,658,888 for the year
ended December 31, 2004.
In October of 2004, an agreement was signed with Atlantic Services, Ltd.,
a foreign corporation based in Costa Rica, for consulting services to be
performed October 15, 2004 to January 15, 2005. As compensation for
consulting services the Company agreed to issue 300,000 shares of common
stock. As of December 31, 2004 these shares have not been issued and are
therefore listed in these financial statements as common stock not issued
but owed to buyers. Using the market value on the date the agreement was
signed, the shares were valued at $480,000 and recorded as a debit in the
equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued
for services. The expense is amortized over the three-month period of the
agreement. Consulting
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expense relating to this agreement was $400,000 for the year ended
December 31, 2004. On December 31, 2004, there was $80,000 remaining in
unamortized cost of stock issued for services for this agreement.
In February of 2005, an agreement was signed with 3CD Consulting, LLC for
consulting services to be performed November 18, 2004 to November 17,
2007. As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to issue
1,000,000 options for shares of common stock. The options have a term of
3 years and a strike price of $2. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model,
the options were valued at $814,781 and recorded as a debit in the equity
section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of stock issued for
services. The expense is amortized over the three-year period of the
agreement. Consulting expense relating to this agreement was $31,996 for
the year ended December 31, 2004. On December 31, 2004, there was
$782,785 remaining in unamortized cost of stock issued for services for
this agreement.
9. UNAMORTIZED COST OF STOCK AND OPTIONS ISSUED FOR SERVICES
As detailed in Note 8, during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003
and 2002, the Company issued or agreed to issue 3,815,452 shares of
common stock, granted 2,500,000 options for common stock, and 100,000
options for preferred stock as part of consulting agreements that were
to be expensed over various time periods. The value of stock issued and
options granted totaled $1,294,781, $913,036 and $1,599,213 for the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. This cost is recorded as a
debit in the equity section of the balance sheet as unamortized cost of
stock issued for services. The balance is amortized into consulting
expense over the lives of the various consulting agreements. For the
years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, $712,012, $656,816 and
$1,074,229 were amortized into consulting expense. Unamortized cost of
stock issued for services was $781,204 as of December 31, 2003, and
$1,363,974 as of December 31, 2004.
10. CONSULTING AND INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES
Consulting and investor relation services expense was $4,982,014,
$3,104,153, and $1,303,770 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003,
and 2002. Consulting and investor relation expenses incurred in 2004,
2003, and 2002 are detailed below:
Consulting expenses relating to stock issued for consulting agreements
was $712,012, $656,816, and $1,074,229 (See Note 8) in the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 and relating to options issued for
consulting agreements was $3,467,254, $1,142,432, and $0 (See Note 8)
for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002.
Included in consulting expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 is
$250,000 paid to Global Drumz, Inc as part of an agreement signed in
June of 2004 (See Note 8).
Included in consulting expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 is
$250,000 paid in settlement of a lawsuit brought by a former consultant
(See Note 8).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Ronald Gee contracted with SLS for promotional services and was paid
$335,000 to disseminate information pursuant to the Company's
obligation under the Exchange Act. All services were rendered in the
third and fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2003.
Atlantic Services Ltda, DBA Atlantic Services and Phantasma Holding
Corp/Red Sea Mgt. located in Costa Rica contracted with SLS and was paid
$100,000 to provide SLS consultation and to identify and introduce
companies/individuals that may be potential agents, partners,
distributors, spokespeople and/or investors. All services were rendered
in the third quarter of the year ended December 31, 2003. Berkshire
International LLC DBA Phantasma Holding Corp/Berkshire located in Costa
Rica contracted with SLS to provide the services of business development
to identify and introduce companies that may be potential partners,
support in the implementation of a marketing program and to promote the
image of the Company and was paid $150,000. The term of the agreement
was from August 11 to November 11, 2003.
Fitzgerald Galloway contracted with SLS to identify private or public
companies for merger and/or acquisition with or by SLS for a period from
July 23, 2003 to August 23, 2003 and was paid a fee of $20,000.
Wall Street Investor Relations Corp contracted with SLS for public
relations, investor relations and capital raising for a period completed
by September 30, 2003 and received a fee of $8,000.
G. Ghecko Enterprises DBA Red Sea Management, located in Costa Rica,
contracted with SLS and was paid $50,000 to provide SLS consultation and
the service of business development to identify and introduce companies
that may be potential partners. The contract was later voided and a
refund of $50,000 was received in January 2004.
Art Malone, Jr. provided services for the purpose of securing the
appropriate mechanisms to market SLS's products for a fee of $15,000.
The services were from September 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003.
Bill Fischbach provided services for the purpose of public relations,
retail distribution contacts, and business development to the Company
for a fee of $78,870. The services were rendered in the third quarter of
2003.
Various individuals and corporations performed consulting services and
investor relation services for the Company during the years ended
December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 and were paid $352,748, $548,035, and
$229,541.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
11. STOCK OPTIONS
In 2002, the Company granted 500,000 options for common stock as part of
consulting agreements detailed in Note 8. In 2003, the Company issued
1,100,000 options for common stock as part of consulting agreements as
detailed in Note 8 and 145,000 employee options as detailed in Note 12.
In 2004, the Company issued 2,285,000 options for common stock as part
of consulting agreements as detailed in Note 8 and 75,000 employee
options as detailed in Note 12. The following table summarizes the
options granted and assumptions used in determining their value, using
the Black-Scholes pricing model:
2002 2003 2004
----------- ----------- ------------
Dividend Yield 0% 0% 0%
Weighted Average Expected Stock Volatility 29% 146.60% 31.01%
Weighted Average Risk Free Interest Rate 2.70% 3.46% 3.47%
Expected Option Lives 6 months to 5 years 3 to 5 years
10 years
Value of Options Granted $426,164 $1,142,432* $3,484,352**
*Only options earned in 2003 are valued here. Options to be earned in
2004 and 2005 have not been valued as they will be valued on the date
they are earned. See Note 8.
**Only options earned in 2004 are valued here. Total value includes some
options issued in 2003 that were not valued until the date they were
earned. Options to be earned in 2005 have not been valued as they will
be valued on the date they are earned. See Note 8.
Options 2002 Weighted 2003 Weighted 2004 Weighted
Average Average Average
------------ ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at beginning of year -- $ -- 500,000 $ .30 1,485,000 $ .27
Granted 500,000 0.30 1,245,000 0.25 2,360,000 2.04
Exercised -- -- 260,000 0.25 --
Expired -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Outstanding at end of year 500,000 $ 0.30 1,485,000 $ 0.27 3,845,000 $ 1.26
============ ============= ============== ============= ============ ============
12. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company adopted the fair
value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation, effective as of the beginning of the year.
There had been no previous grants of options to employees and therefore
this adoption has no effect on financial statements prior to 2003. There
were no employee stock options in any year prior to 2003.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The board of directors approved 145,000 options for employees and
directors in the year ended December 31, 2003. The options vested
immediately. 10,000 options were approved for each of three board
members for their roles as directors of the company. 115,000 options
were approved for employees of the Company for services rendered. Using
the Black-Scholes pricing model, in accordance with the fair value
recognition provision of FASB Statement No. 123, the options were valued
at $23,134 and recorded as compensation expense in the year ended
December 31, 2003.
The following table summarizes the options granted in 2003 and
assumptions used in determining their value, using the Black-Scholes
pricing model:
Dividend Yield 0%
Weighted Average Expected Stock Volatility 52.5%
Weighted Average Risk Free Interest Rate 4.04%
Expected Option Lives 10 years
Value of Options Granted $23,134
Options 2003 Weighted
------- Average
------- --------
Outstanding at beginning of year -- --
Granted 145,000 $ 0.25
Exercised -- --
Expired -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year 145,000 $ 0.25
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The board of directors approved 75,000 options for directors in the year
ended December 31, 2004. The options vested immediately. 25,000 options
were approved for each of three board members for their roles as
directors of the company. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model, in
accordance with the fair value recognition provision of FASB Statement
No. 123, the options were valued at $87,786 and recorded as compensation
expense in the year ended December 31, 2004.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The following table summarizes the options granted in 2004 and
assumptions used in determining their value, using the Black-Scholes
pricing model:
Dividend Yield 0%
Weighted Average Expected Stock Volatility 32.36%
Weighted Average Risk Free Interest Rate 4.53%
Expected Option Lives 10 years
Value of Options Granted $87,786
Options 2004 Weighted
------- Average
------- --------
Outstanding at beginning of year 145,000 $ 0.25
Granted 75,000 2.21
Exercised -- --
Expired -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at end of year 220,000 $ 0.92
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13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
From January 1 to February 24, 2005, 104,173 shares of preferred stock,
series A, were converted into 1,041,730 shares of common stock.
From January 1 to February 24, 2005, 3,000 shares of preferred stock,
series B, were converted into 30,000 shares of common stock.
In January of 2005, the Company appointed two new directors to its board
of directors.
In January of 2005, the Company issued 830,000 options to two new
directors of the Company. The options have a term of five years and a
strike price of $2.50.
In January of 2005, an agreement was signed with New AV Ventures, LLC
(AV) for consulting services to be performed January 31, 2005 to January
31, 2010. As compensation for consulting services the Company agreed to
issue 300,000 shares of common stock. As of February 24, 2005 no stock
had been issued in relation to this agreement. The Company also agreed
to give AV a percentage of future sales to certain vendors and one
option to purchase one share of common stock for each $100 of sales to
vendors generated by AV provided that AV shall not be entitled to
receive in excess of 700,000 options. The options will have a term of
five years and have a strike
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
price equal to the average price of the Company's common stock for the
five trading days immediately prior to January 1 of the following year.
In December of 2004, the Company entered into a lease with a company 50%
owned by the President of the Company. The lease contained an option to
purchase the building for $3,500,000. In February of 2005, the Company
exercised the option and purchased the building. The Company paid rent
of $18,750 for January of 2005 before the purchase was finalized.
In January of 2005, the Company completed a private placement of 15,000
shares of its Series C Preferred stock for an aggregate purchase price
of $15,000,000. This preferred stock contained a beneficial conversion
feature. The feature allows the holder to convert each share of
preferred to 400 shares of common stock one year after buying the shares
and accrues a 6% premium to the stated value of the shares of preferred
stock, which would be convertible into additional shares of common
stock. Attached to each preferred share are 400 Class D warrants. Each
Class D warrant has a term of five years and provides the right to
purchase one share of our common stock at $6.00 per share, subject to
certain adjustments. The Company may redeem the warrants and may require
the holders to convert the preferred stock to common stock if certain
conditions are met. The Company received $10,000,000 of the aggregate
purchase price in December of 2004 prior to the closing of the
placement. The remaining $5,000,000 was received in January of 2005.
Expenses related to the placement were $1,150,581 in December of 2004
and $446,271 in January of 2005. The amount received in 2004 has been
offset by the expenses incurred in 2004 and recorded on these financial
statements as deposits on Series C preferred stock in the amount of
$8,849,420 as of December 31, 2004. Expenses in 2004, associated with
the offering, are legal costs of $132,558 and expenses related to a
finder's fee. The finder was compensated 6% of the gross offering funds
received, $600,000, and 40,000 warrants for every $1,000,000 raised in
the offering. For 2004, the finder received 400,000 warrants, which were
valued at $418,023. Expenses in 2005, associated with the offering, are
legal costs of $37,260, a finder's fee of $300,000, and 200,000 warrants
for the finder valued at $209,011.
In 2005, the Company intends to make a rescission offer to all warrant
holders who exercised warrants during the period from May 1, 2002
through May 10, 2004. During such period, the registration statement
that the Company filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to
register the common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may not
have been "current" because it had not been amended to include the
Company's most recent audited financial statements. As a result, the
former warrant holders may be entitled to rescind their purchases and
the Company has decided to make the rescission offer. Once made, the
rescission offer is open for 30 days. The rescission offer would require
the Company to purchase warrants back at their original exercise price,
$.50 for the Class A warrants and $3.00 for the Class B warrants, at
each warrant holder's option. The current market price is well above the
$.50 exercise price of the Class A warrants so no adjustment to the
financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 has
been made for the rescission offer. The
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
current market price is below the $3.00 exercise price of the Class B
warrants. Only 16,600 Class B warrants were issued in the period, so
any effect of the rescission offer would be immaterial to these
financial statements, therefore, no adjustment has been made. If all
warrant holders accepted the rescission offer, the Company would be
required to pay $1,340,700 plus interest, which amount would be reduced
to the extent of the proceeds from any sales of the underlying common
stock by the former warrant holders. Acceptance of the rescission offer
by all former warrant holders could have a material adverse effect on
these financial statements.
From 2001 to 2003, we sold shares of our Convertible Preferred Stock,
which is reflected in these financial statements as our Series A
Preferred Stock. The Company recently discovered that the certificate of
designation for the Convertible Preferred Stock had not been filed, and
the Company made such filing in December of 2004. The delay in filing
the certificate of designation may have resulted in the shares of
Convertible Preferred Stock not being validly issued. The Company is
making an assessment of the effects of the delay and will determine what
actions it will take, if any, to remedy the effects of the delay. As of
December 31, 2004, there were 346,873 shares outstanding. All other
convertible preferred stock has been converted to common stock on a
10-to-1 basis, at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. Because the
current stock price is well above the conversion price, no adjustments
to these financial statements have been recorded for this.
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