Registration Statement
As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 16,
2005.
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-4
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California
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7372
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94-2862863
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
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(Primary
Standard Industrial
Classification
Number)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
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100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s
principal executive offices)
Robert
O'Callahan
Chief
Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
agent
for service)
COPIES
TO:
Thomas
W. Kellerman, Esq.
William
A. Myers, Esq.
Morgan,
Lewis & Bockius LLP
One
Market Street, Spear Street Tower
San
Francisco, California 94105
(415)
442-1000
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon
as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective and the
effective time of the merger of the registrant with and into a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the registrant, as described in the Agreement of Merger included
as Annex A to the proxy statement/prospectus forming a part of this registration
statement and incorporated herein by reference.
If
the
securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with
the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General
Instruction G, check the following box. o
If
this
Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to
Rule
462(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”),
check the following box and list the Securities Act Registration Statement
number of the earlier effective Registration Statement for the same offering.
o
If
this
Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective Registration Statement for the
same
offering. o
The
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates
as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file
a
further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said
Section 8(a), may determine.
CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title
of Each Class of
Securities
to be Registered
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Amount
to be
Registered
(1)
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Proposed
Maximum
Offering
Price
Per
Share
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Proposed
Maximum Aggregate Offering
Price
(2)
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Amount
of
Registration
Fee
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Common
Stock, par value $0.001 per share
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N/A
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$
59,008,000.00
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$
6,313.86
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(1)
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Based
on the number of shares of Broadcaster, Inc. ("IMSI Delaware") common
stock to be issued in connection with the merger, calculated as the
number
of outstanding shares of common stock of
IMSI.
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(2) |
Estimated
solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration
fee
required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act, and calculated pursuant
to
Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act. Pursuant to Rule 457(f)(1)
under the
Securities Act, the proposed maximum aggregate offering price of
the
registrant’s common stock was calculated in accordance with Rule 457(c)
under the Securities Act as: $0.992, the average of the bid and ask
prices
per share of IMSI common stock for the five business days prior to
December 16, 2005, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board, multiplied
by
29,830,877, the number of shares of IMSI common stock computed as
described in Note (1).
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The
information in this proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be
changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement
filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission of which this proxy
statement/prospectus is a part becomes effective. This proxy
statement/prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not
soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or
sale
is not permitted.
SUBJECT
TO COMPLETION, DATED DECEMBER 16,
2005.
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
REINCORPORATION
AND OTHER PROPOSALS - YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc. (“IMSI”) is proposing to reincorporate IMSI in the
State of Delaware. Through the reincorporation, the state of incorporation
of
IMSI would be changed from California to Delaware. To accomplish the
reincorporation, IMSI has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger providing
for the merger of IMSI with and into Broadcaster, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of IMSI that has recently been formed pursuant to the Delaware
General Corporation Law, or DGCL, for this purpose. IMSI's name as a result
of
the reincorporation will become Broadcaster, Inc. IMSI before the
reincorporation is sometimes referred to as IMSI California and IMSI after
the
reincorporation is sometimes referred to as IMSI, Broadcaster or IMSI
Delaware.
The
Board
of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to reincorporate in the State of Delaware. Delaware law provides
well-established principles of corporate governance. The directors believe
that
Delaware law will provide greater efficiency, predictability and flexibility
in
IMSI's legal affairs than is presently available under California law. Finally,
the Board of Directors believes that the reincorporation will help IMSI continue
to attract and retain the most capable individuals available to serve as its
directors and officers.
The
IMSI board of directors approved the reincorporation and recommends that IMSI
shareholders vote FOR the proposal to reincorporate in
Delaware.
IMSI
is
also seeking authority to effectuate a reverse one for two stock split of IMSI
common stock. The principal reason for a reverse stock split is would be to
increase the per share trading price of IMSI common stock. The Board of
Directors and management of IMSI believe it is important to maintain a strong
stock price to heighten interest in IMSI in the financial community and
potentially broaden the pool of investors that may consider investing in IMSI
which could increase the trading volume and liquidity of our common stock.
If
the
reverse stock split is approved, the Board will decide whether to effectuate
the
split based on its determination of the best interests of IMSI, taking into
consideration the factors above. If approved and the Board determines that
the
reverse stock split is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders,
it is
anticipated that the reverse stock split would be effectuated in connection
with
the reincorporation.
The
IMSI board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote FOR the proposal
to authorize the board to effectuate the reverse stock
split.
In
addition to the reincorporation proposal and reverse stock split, an amendment
of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") that will result
in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the Option Plan
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split), will be
considered at the special meeting
The
IMSI board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote FOR the proposal
to amend the Option Plan.
Following
the reincorporation, IMSI plans to acquire AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
(“AccessMedia”) in a merger. The Board of Directors of IMSI believes that the
combined company can become a market-leading provider of online media. The
acquisition will combine AccessMedia’s rights to “virtual set top box”
technology and online media content libraries, and Internet marketing experience
with IMSI’s strong balance sheet and experienced public company management.
Because it is anticipated that the AccessMedia Acquisition will be completed
promptly following completion of the reincorporation, the attached Proxy
Statement provides detailed information regarding AccessMedia and the terms
of
the acquisition.
The
Internet media industry continues to gather momentum. It is becoming clear
that
much of the interest in Internet media companies spawned in the late 1990s
is
being validated by the growth in Internet-based offerings and usage. The reach
and scale of the Internet coupled with user acceptance of the Internet as a
platform for media delivery, has led to a number of highly successful companies.
Further, the proliferation of broadband access and media delivery devices has
made Internet-based media offerings accessible and affordable to
all.
AccessMedia’s
technology revolves around its rights to "virtual set top box" software. This
virtual set top box delivers an Internet-based, multi-channel offering of
content and entertainment as viewers increasingly demand -- what, where and
when
they want. The virtual set top box, offered by AccessMedia, accessible at
www.accessmedia.tv,
allow
viewers to search, access and organize the growing volumes of high quality
content existing on the Internet. These capabilities span AccessMedia’s
proprietary media library, media under license, and media readily available
on
the Internet.
The
crisp
signals available by virtue of the virtual set top box offered by AccessMedia
and widespread broadband adoption equates to an experience similar to that
of
cable television, with a broader choice of content and greater flexibility.
People more and more utilize their computer to access media content and
entertainment. The virtual set top box offered by AccessMedia combines content,
quality and interactivity, in a format as simple to use as television. Viewers
increasingly seek to control their experience - content, timing, and
advertising. The virtual set top box available from AccessMedia allows a viewer
to customize his view to accommodate his specific tastes, including channel
preferences and parental controls. Importantly, advertisers recognize the
benefits from a viewer choosing his environment - one where only relevant and
interesting advertising is selected. Further, the interactive nature of online
media delivery allows a viewer to give real-time feedback on a variety of topics
and immediately change his view to best suit his preferences.
AccessMedia
is led by Internet entrepreneurs Nolan Quan, Sanger Robinson, Bruce K. Mulhfeld,
and Robert Gould and their team of experienced Internet experts. Since the
inception of the Internet, this team has been one of the foremost innovators
of
technologies, marketing, and advertising strategies for Internet-based consumer
media offerings, and until now this team has operated in a private company
environment. Additionally, this team has been a leader in providing web site
development, traffic, database management, and hosting for many of the largest
worldwide media companies. With the broad acceptance of the Internet and the
belief that the Internet will become the principal method by which media is
delivered, this team has agreed to bring AccessMedia, its related technologies,
marketing strategies, advertising strategies, and content, into
IMSI.
IMSI
believes that the AccessMedia acquisition offers a unique opportunity to enter
into the highly scalable Internet media industry. The underlying growth in
the
Internet media industry, coupled with AccessMedia’s high margin product
offerings, innovative marketing strategies and exceptional management team,
should combine to provide IMSI with substantial growth and profit opportunities,
creating significant shareholder value. IMSI expects this substantial revenue
growth and positive cash flow to begin almost immediately after the AccessMedia
launch. Additionally, AccessMedia’s content and entertainment offerings can be
readily adapted for changing user preferences, which should result in low
customer acquisition costs and long-term recurring revenue streams.
IMSI
and
AccessMedia have entered into a merger agreement. Under the terms of that
agreement, upon completion of the merger IMSI will issue 29,000,000 shares
of
common stock of IMSI (before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split) to AccessMedia stockholders, representing approximately 49.3% of the
outstanding shares of IMSI. Following the closing, IMSI may issue up to an
additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving effect to the reverse one for two
stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders if AccessMedia achieves certain revenue
milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to certain extensions as provided
in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement), representing approximately 68.2% in the
aggregate to be held by former AccessMedia stockholders.
AccessMedia
stockholders will be entitled to receive 1.16 share of common stock of IMSI
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split) for each share
of
AccessMedia common stock held by them at the effective time of the merger and
up
to 2.56 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect to the reverse
one
for two stock split) for each share of AccessMedia common stock held by them
if
AccessMedia achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008
(subject to certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement).
IMSI
intends to effectuate the merger of IMSI and AccessMedia after the
reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware. If the reincorporation is not approved,
the
Board of Directors of IMSI intends to restructure the AccessMedia Acquisition
in
order to complete it another way. However, we cannot assure you that these
efforts would be successful. The obligations of AccessMedia and IMSI to complete
the merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of several conditions.
More
information about AccessMedia, IMSI, Broadcaster and the merger is contained
in
this proxy statement.
The
IMSI board of directors approved the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the
acquisition of AccessMedia. Under Delaware law, if the reincorporation is
approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition, the IMSI
shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the AccessMedia
Acquisition.
In
addition to the reincorporation proposal and reverse stock split, an amendment
of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") that will result
in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the Option Plan
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split), will be
considered at the special meeting
The
reincorporation proposal, reverse stock split and amendment to the Option Plan
will be voted on at the special meeting of IMSI shareholders on
[January _____, 2006], at 10 A.M., local time, at
[_____________________________], California.
We
encourage you to read this proxy statement/prospectus, including the section
entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page before
voting.
Your
vote is very important, regardless of the number of shares you
own.
Whether
or not you plan to attend the special meeting of shareholders of IMSI, please
take the time to vote by completing and mailing the enclosed proxy card or
voting instruction card and returning it in the pre-addressed postage pre-paid
envelope provided as soon as possible. Returning the proxy card does not deprive
you of your right to attend the special meeting of IMSI and to vote your shares
in person.
I
enthusiastically support the proposals and join IMSI’s board of directors in
recommending that you vote FOR the aforementioned proposals.
Sincerely,
Martin
Wade, III
Chief
Executive Officer
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission
has
approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued under this proxy
statement/prospectus or determined whether this proxy statement/prospectus
is
truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
This
proxy statement is dated December [__], 2005, and is first being mailed to
shareholders on or about December [__], 2005.
The
following Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders was sent by IMSI on December
[___________], 2005:
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415
878-4000
NOTICE
OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To
Be Held on January [_______],
2006
TO
THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF INTERNATIONAL MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.:
Notice
is
hereby given that a special meeting of shareholders of International
Microcomputer Software, Inc., a California corporation ("IMSI"), will be held
January [_____], 2006, at 10 A.M., local time, at
[_____________________________], California, for the following
purposes:
1. to
consider and vote on a proposal to change the state of incorporation of IMSI
from California to Delaware by merging IMSI with and into Broadcaster, Inc.,
a
wholly owned subsidiary of IMSI that is incorporated under the laws of Delaware,
referred to as the Reincorporation Proposal, which reincorporation will cause
certain changes to IMSI's articles of incorporation and by-laws including a
name
change to Broadcaster, Inc., all of which is more fully set out in the
accompanying proxy statement;
2. to
authorize the IMSI Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse one for two stock
split of the IMSI common stock;
3. to
approve an amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan that will result
in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the plan (before
giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split);
4. to
approve any adjournments of the meeting to another time or place, as necessary
or appropriate in the judgment of the proxy holders; and
5. to
transact any other business as may properly come before the meeting or any
adjournments or postponements thereof.
Included
herein is a proxy statement that describes in more detail the matters to be
considered at the special meeting, including the reincorporation.
The
IMSI
board of directors has fixed the close of business on [________ __], 2005 as
the
record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and
to
vote at, this special meeting and any adjournment or postponement. Only holders
of IMSI common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled
to
vote at the meeting. For ten days prior to the meeting, a complete list of
shareholders who are entitled to vote at the meeting will be available for
examination by any shareholder, for any purpose relating to the meeting, during
ordinary business hours at IMSI’s principal office located at 100 Rowland Way,
Novato, CA 94945. Shareholders attending the meeting whose shares are held
in
the name of a broker or other nominee should bring with them a proxy or letter
from that firm confirming their ownership of shares.
We
cannot
complete the reincorporation unless a quorum is present at the special meeting
and the Reincorporation Proposal receives a majority of shares of IMSI common
stock outstanding as of the record date for the special meeting. We cannot
complete the other proposals unless a quorum is present at the special meeting
and the other proposals are approved by the requisite number of shares of IMSI
common stock outstanding as of the record date for the special meeting.
By
order
of the Board of Directors,
Robert
O’Callahan
Chief
Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Novato,
California
December
[__], 2005
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
This
document incorporates important business and financial information about IMSI
from documents that IMSI has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and that have not been included in or delivered with this document. Also, please
see “Where You Can Find More Information” on page of
this
proxy statement/prospectus.
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc., which we refer to as IMSI, will provide you with
copies of documents relating to IMSI that are incorporated by reference in
this
proxy statement/prospectus, without charge, upon written or oral request
to:
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
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The
incorporated information also is available to investors via IMSI’s website,
www.imsisoft.com.
Information included in IMSI’s website is not incorporated by reference in this
proxy statement/prospectus.
In
order
for you to receive timely delivery of the documents in advance of the IMSI
special meeting, we should receive your request for additional information
no
later than [_______ __], 2005.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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1
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REINCORPORATION
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2
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
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3
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE OPTION PLAN AMENDMENT
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4
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
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4
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
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6
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SUMMARY
OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
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8
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SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS
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8
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SUMMARY
OF THE REINCORPORATION
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8
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The
Companies Involved in the Reincorporation
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9
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Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Reincorporation
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10
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Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reincorporation
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10
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SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
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10
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Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reverse Stock Split
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10
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SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION PLAN
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11
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Required
Stockholder Approval for the Amendment to the Option Plan
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11
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SUMMARY
OF THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
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11
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The
Companies That Are the Subject of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
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11
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Effect
on IMSI Capital Stock
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12
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Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Requirements of AccessMedia
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12
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Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
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13
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Voting
Agreements for Election of IMSI Directors
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13
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Approval
of the IMSI Board of Directors
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13
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Opinion
of IMSI’s Financial Advisor
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13
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Interests
of Deson & Co.
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14
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Interests
of IMSI's Financial Advisor
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14
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Conditions
to Completion of the AccessMedia Acquisition
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14
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Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc.
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15
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Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
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15
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Termination
Fee and Expenses
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16
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Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
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16
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Appraisal
Rights
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16
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Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
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16
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Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
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SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR IMSI
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18
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SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR ACCESSMEDIA
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20
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SUMMARY
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
DATA
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21
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COMPARATIVE
PER SHARE INFORMATION
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IMSI
Market Price and Dividend Information
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AccessMedia
Market Price and Dividend Information
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RISK
FACTORS
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24
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Risks
Related to the Reincorporation
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24
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Risks
Related to the AccessMedia Acquisition
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25
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Risks
Related to IMSI's Business
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28
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Risks
Related to AccessMedia's Business
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28
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SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS
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Date,
Time and Place of Meeting
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35
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Record
Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Outstanding Shares
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35
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Purpose
of the IMSI Special Meeting of Stockholders
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35
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Quorum;
Abstentions; Broker Non-Votes
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35
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Voting
by IMSI Directors and Executive Officers
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36
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Votes
Required
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36
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Solicitation
of Proxies
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36
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Voting
of Proxies
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37
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Revocability
of Proxies
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37
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Recommendations
of the IMSI Board of Directors
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37
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PROPOSAL
NO. 1 - REINCORPORATION IN DELAWARE
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39
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The
Reincorporation
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39
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Principal
Reasons for the Reincorporation
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40
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Certain
Possible Disadvantages
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40
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Proposal
41
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Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations
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41
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
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41
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CERTAIN
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE
LAW
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42
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PROPOSAL
NO. 2: REVERSE ONE FOR TWO STOCK SPLIT
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51
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Reverse
Stock Split
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51
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
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54
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PROPOSAL
NO. 3: AMENDMENT OF THE 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN
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55
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Stock
Option Amendment
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55
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
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56
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THE
ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
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57
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Background
of the Acquisition
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57
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Recommendations
of IMSI’s Board of Directors
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59
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IMSI’s
Reasons for the Merger
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60
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Opinion
of Deson & Co.
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62
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Interests
of Deson & Co. in the Merger
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68
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Interests
of Baytree Capital in the Merger
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68
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Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
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68
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Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
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69
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Appraisal
Rights
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70
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Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
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70
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THE
ACCESSMEDIA MERGER AGREEMENT
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71
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The
Merger
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71
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Completion
and Effectiveness of the Merger
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73
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Treatment
of IMSI Capital Stock
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73
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Representations
and Warranties
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73
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Indemnification
and Escrow Fund
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76
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Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Obligations of AccessMedia
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76
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Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
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77
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Employee
Benefits for AccessMedia Employees
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77
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Conditions
to Completion of the Merger
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77
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Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc.
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79
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Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
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79
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Termination
Fee; Expenses
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80
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Amendment
and Waiver
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80
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The
Voting Agreements
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80
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UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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83
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NOTES
TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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88
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IMSI
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
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92
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ACCESSMEDIA
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
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94
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EXPERTS
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94
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LEGAL
MATTERS
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95
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PROPOSALS
OF SHAREHOLDERS
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95
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WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
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Annex
A -
Reincorporation Agreement
Annex
B -
Certificate of Incorporation of IMSI Delaware
Annex
C -
Bylaws of IMSI Delaware
Annex
D -
AccessMedia Agreement and Plan of Merger
Annex
E -
Form of Voting Agreements
Annex
F -
Form of Joint Operating Agreement
Annex
G -
Opinion of Deson & Co.
Annex
H -
Financial Statements of AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In
this
document we have made forward-looking statements in reliance upon the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These
statements are based on our estimates and assumptions and are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements
about the consummation of the pending reincorporation and AccessMedia
acquisition (see, for example, the information under the following captions:
“Summary - Summary of the Reincorporation,” “Reincorporation in Delaware -
Principal Reasons for the Reincorporation,” "Reincorporation in Delaware -
Certain Possible Disadvantages,” “The AccessMedia Acquisition - Opinion of
IMSI’s Financial Advisor,” “Summary - Summary of the AccessMedia Acquisition,”
“The AccessMedia Acquisition - IMSI’s Reasons for the Merger” and “The
AccessMedia Acquisition - Opinion of IMSI’s Financial Advisor”). Forward-looking
statements also include those preceded or followed by the words “anticipates,”
“believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “targets” or similar expressions.
For each of these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995.
Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of performance. The future results of the combined
company could be affected by subsequent events and could differ materially
from
those expressed in the forward-looking statements. If future events and actual
performance differ from our assumptions, our actual results could vary
significantly from the performance projected in the forward-looking statements.
Except for ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the
federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to disclose any revisions
to
any forward-looking statements or to report events or circumstances after the
date of this document.
You
should understand that any number of factors could cause those results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including
the
following factors:
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risk that the reincorporation might not be completed in a timely
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risk that the AccessMedia Acquisition might not be completed in a
timely
manner or at all;
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of IMSI management’s attention;
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risk of a material adverse effect on IMSI;
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Before
making your decision regarding the reincorporation, you should be aware that
the
occurrence of the events described above, described under "Risk Factors"
beginning on page of
this
proxy statement/prospectus and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus
could adversely affect the business, operating results or financial conditions
contemplated by such forward looking statements.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REINCORPORATION
Q: Why
am I receiving this document?
A: IMSI
is
proposing to reincorporate IMSI in the State of Delaware. Through the
reincorporation, the state of incorporation of IMSI would be changed from
California to Delaware. To accomplish the reincorporation, IMSI has entered
into
an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Reincorporation Agreement") providing
for
the merger of IMSI with and into Broadcaster, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of
IMSI that has recently been formed pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation
Law, or DGCL, for this purpose. A copy of the Reincorporation Agreement is
attached to this document as Annex A and incorporated herein by reference.
You
should carefully read this document.
In
order
for the reincorporation to be completed, IMSI shareholders holding a majority
of
the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock must vote to adopt the
Reincorporation Agreement and approve the reincorporation.
IMSI
will
hold a special meeting of its shareholders to seek this approval. This document
contains important information about the reincorporation and the special meeting
of IMSI’s shareholders. You should read it carefully. The enclosed voting
materials allow you to vote your shares of IMSI common stock without attending
the special meeting of shareholders.
If
the
reincorporation proposal is approved and IMSI is reincorporated in Delaware
as
Broadcaster, it is anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation ACCM
Acquisition Corp. and Broadcaster will acquire AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
("AccessMedia") under the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement which is
described in detail in this document, and as a result the business of
Broadcaster will include the business of AccessMedia. A copy of the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement is attached to this document as Annex D. You should carefully
read this document.
For
specific information regarding the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, see “The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement” beginning on page of
this
document.
Q: What
will happen in the reincorporation?
A: Pursuant
to the terms of the Reincorporation Agreement, IMSI will merge with and into
Broadcaster, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IMSI that has recently been
formed pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law, or DGCL, for this
purpose. IMSI before the merger is sometimes referred to as IMSI California
and
IMSI after the merger is sometimes referred to as IMSI, Broadcaster or IMSI
Delaware. IMSI's name after the merger will be changed to Broadcaster, Inc.
When
the reincorporation becomes effective, each share of IMSI California's common
stock will become one share of Broadcaster common stock.
Q: Why
is IMSI proposing to reincorporate in Delaware?
A: The
Board
of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to reincorporate in the State of Delaware. Delaware law provides
well-established principles of corporate governance. The directors believe
that
Delaware law will provide greater efficiency, predictability and flexibility
in
IMSI's legal affairs than is presently available under California law. Finally,
the Board of Directors believes that the reincorporation will help IMSI continue
to attract and retain the most capable individuals available to serve as its
directors and officers.
Q: What
will be the effect on IMSI shareholders if the reincorporation occurs?
A: Following
the closing, every share of IMSI California common stock will be combined into
and become one share of IMSI Delaware common stock and the rights and privileges
of the IMSI Delaware stockholders will be governed by Delaware law, some of
the
difference of which are explained later in this document. Under Delaware law,
if
the reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia
Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the
AccessMedia Acquisition and will not be entitled to appraisal rights in
connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Q: Will
I be entitled to vote on the Reincorporation Agreement and the
reincorporation?
A: Yes.
IMSI
will hold a special meeting of its shareholders to seek this approval. This
document contains important information about the reincorporation and the
special meeting of IMSI’s shareholders. You should read it carefully. The
enclosed voting materials allow you to vote your shares of IMSI common stock
without attending the special meeting of shareholders.
Q: Will
I have appraisal rights if I dissent from the
reincorporation?
A: No,
you
will not have appraisal rights. California law does not provide for appraisal
rights in such situations.
Q: When
do you expect the reincorporation to be completed?
A: We
are
working toward completing the reincorporation as quickly as practicable after
the special meeting of shareholders. We currently expect to complete the
reincorporation in the first quarter of 2006. However, we cannot predict the
exact timing of the completion of the reincorporation.
Q: Where
will the shares of IMSI common stock be quoted?
A: IMSI
common stock will continue to be quoted on The OTC Bulletin Board under the
symbol “IMSI.OB.” Upon approval of the reincorporation, IMSI will submit an
application to effectuate a symbol change from "IMSI.OB" to a symbol reflecting
the name "Broadcaster, Inc."
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
Q: What
will happen in the one for two reverse stock split?
A: If
the
Board of directors determined that it is in the best interests of IMSI and
its
shareholders, when the reverse stock split is effectuated, every two shares
of
IMSI common stock will be combined into and become one share of common
stock.
Q: Why
is IMSI seeking authorization to effectuate the reverse stock
split?
A: The
Board
of Directors and management of IMSI believe it important to maintain a strong
stock price to heighten interest in IMSI in the financial community and
potentially broaden the pool of investors that may consider investing in IMSI
which could increase the trading volume and liquidity of our common stock.
Q: What
if I do not have an even number of shares?
A: Shareholders
who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares will, upon
surrender of their certificate representing such shares, be entitled to a cash
payment in lieu thereof using a per share price equal to the average closing
prices of IMSI common stock during the twenty (20) trading days ending on the
trading day immediately prior to the date on which the reverse split becomes
effective.
Q: How
do I exchange my certificate?
A: As
soon
as practicable after the effective time of the reverse stock split, a letter
of
transmittal will be sent to shareholders of record as of the effective time
for
purposes of surrendering to the exchange agent certificates representing
pre-reverse stock split shares in exchange for certificates representing
post-reverse stock split shares in accordance with the procedures set forth
in
the letter of transmittal. No new certificates will be issued to a shareholder
until such shareholder has surrendered such shareholder’s outstanding
certificate(s), together with the properly completed and executed letter of
transmittal, to the exchange agent. Shareholders who do not have stock
certificates for surrender and exchange will have their accounts automatically
adjusted in order to reflect the number of shares of common stock they hold
as a
consequence of the reverse stock split.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE OPTION PLAN AMENDMENT
Q: What
will happen in the amendment to the Option Plan?
A: The
number of shares for which options may be granted under the Option Plan will
be
increased by an additional six million five hundred thousand (6,500,000) shares
(before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or three million
two
hundred fifty thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect to the reverse
1-for-2 stock split) of common stock.
Q: Why
is IMSI proposing to amend the Option Plan?
A: The
Board
of Directors deems it is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders
to
increase the number of shares for which options may be granted under the Option
Plan for the purpose of continuing to provide stock options to employees,
directors and other valued contributors to IMSI and to attract and retain highly
qualified employees.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
Q: Why
am I receiving information regarding the acquisition of AccessMedia?
A: It
is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation, AccessMedia and IMSI
will merge under the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement that is described
in this document. Thereafter the business of IMSI will include the business
of
AccessMedia. A copy of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is attached to this
document as Annex D. You should carefully read this document.
For
specific information regarding the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, see “The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement” beginning on page of
this
document.
Q: What
will happen in the AccessMedia acquisition?
A: The
businesses of AccessMedia and IMSI will be combined in a stock merger
transaction. At the closing, ACCM Acquisition Corp., a newly formed,
wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadcaster, Inc. (formerly IMSI) will merge with
AccessMedia, with AccessMedia surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Broadcaster.
Q: Why
are AccessMedia and IMSI proposing to merge?
A: AccessMedia
and IMSI are proposing to merge to create a combined company that the parties
hope to grow into a market-leading provider of online media. The acquisition
will combine AccessMedia’s rights to “virtual set top box” technology and online
media content libraries, and the Internet marketing experience of AccessMedia's
management team, with IMSI’s strong balance sheet and experienced public company
management.
Q: What
will be the effect on IMSI shareholders if the AccessMedia acquisition occurs?
A: Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, upon completion of the merger, IMSI
will issue 29,000,000 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect
to
the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders, representing
approximately 49.3% of the outstanding shares of IMSI. Following the closing,
IMSI may issue up to an additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving effect
to
the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders if AccessMedia
achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to
certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement),
representing approximately 68.2% in the aggregate to be held by former
AccessMedia stockholders.
Q: What
will be happen to IMSI's current businesses if the AccessMedia acquisition
occurs?
A: Following
the AccessMedia acquisition, IMSI will continue to conduct its existing lines
of
business and will conduct the AccessMedia business as a separate line of
business. IMSI and its Board of Directors will continue to consider the best
way
to maximize the value of IMSI's existing businesses, which could include selling
or spinning off one or more of such businesses, or continuing to operate them
in
the ordinary course. While the Board continues to consider opportunities, it
has
not specifically considered, approved or acted on any proposals to discontinue
or divest any of IMSI's current businesses.
Q: Will
I be entitled to vote on the adoption of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and
the acquisition of AccessMedia?
A: No.
It is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation AccessMedia and IMSI
Delaware will merge under the terms of an AccessMedia Merger Agreement that
is
described in this document and the business of IMSI Delaware will include the
business of AccessMedia. Under Delaware law, if the reincorporation is approved
and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will
NOT have the right to vote on the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Q: Will
I have appraisal rights if I don't support the AccessMedia
acquisition?
A: No,
you
will not have appraisal rights. It is anticipated that shortly following the
reincorporation AccessMedia and IMSI will merge under the terms of an
AccessMedia Merger Agreement that is described in this document Under Delaware
law, if the reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia
Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the
AccessMedia Acquisition.
Q: When
do you expect the acquisition to be completed?
A: We
are
working toward completing the acquisition as quickly as practicable after the
special meeting of shareholders and after the reincorporation. We currently
expect to complete the acquisition in the first quarter of 2006. However, we
cannot predict the exact timing of the completion of the acquisition.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
Q: How
do I cast my vote?
A: There
are
several ways your shares can be represented at the special meeting of
shareholders. You can attend the special meeting of shareholders in person,
or
you can indicate on the enclosed proxy card how you want to vote and return
it
in the accompanying pre-addressed postage paid envelope. It is important that
you sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card you
receive as soon as possible. You may choose to vote in person even if you have
previously sent in your proxy card.
Q: If
my broker holds my shares in “street name,” will my broker vote my
shares?
A: If
you
hold shares in a stock brokerage account or if your shares are held by a bank
or
nominee (in “street name”), that broker, bank or nominee is the record holder,
and you must provide the record holder of your shares with instructions on
how
to vote your shares. You should follow the directions provided by your broker
or
nominee regarding how to instruct your broker to vote your shares. However,
if
you do not instruct your broker how to vote your shares, it will be equivalent
to voting against the proposals.
Q: What
if I do not vote?
A: If
you do
not submit a proxy or attend the special meeting of shareholders, it will have
the same effect as a vote against the reincorporation and other proposals,
and
your shares will not be counted as present for purposes of determining a
quorum.
If
you
submit a proxy and affirmatively elect to abstain from voting, your proxy will
be counted as present for the purposes of determining the presence of a quorum,
but will not be voted at the special meeting. As a result, your abstention
will
have the same effect as a vote against the proposals.
Q: Can
I change my vote after I have delivered my proxy?
A: Yes.
You
can change your vote at any time before your proxy is voted at the special
meeting of shareholders. You can do this in one of three ways:
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can send a written notice of
revocation;
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you
can grant a new, valid proxy; or
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if
you are a holder of record, you can attend the special meeting of
shareholders and vote in person; however, your attendance alone will
not
revoke your proxy.
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If
you
choose either of the first two methods, you must submit your notice of
revocation or your new proxy to the IMSI corporate secretary before the special
meeting of shareholders. However, if your shares are held in a street name
at a
brokerage firm or bank, you should contact your brokerage firm or bank to change
your vote.
Q: What
if I do not indicate how to vote on my proxy card?
A: If
you
sign, date and mail your proxy card without indicating how you want to vote,
your proxy will be counted as a vote FOR the proposals.
Your
vote is important. We encourage you to vote as soon as possible.
For
specific information regarding the reincorporation, see “The Reincorporation”
beginning on page of
this
document.
Q: What
do I need to do now?
A: You
should carefully read and consider the information contained in this document,
including the annexes. Then, please take the time to vote by completing and
mailing the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction card.
Q: Who
can help answer my questions?
A: If
you
have additional questions about the matters described in this document or how
to
submit your proxy, or if you need additional copies of this document, you should
contact:
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
Attn:
Investor Relations
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
You
may
also obtain additional information about IMSI from documents filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission by following the instructions in the section
entitled “Where You Can Find More Information” on page of
this
document.
SUMMARY
OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
This
summary highlights selected information from this document and may not contain
all of the information that is important to you. IMSI encourages you to read
carefully the remainder of this document, including the attached annexes and
the
other documents to which we have referred you, because this section does not
provide all the information that might be important to you with respect to
the
reincorporation and the other matters being considered at the special meeting
of
shareholders. See also “Where You Can Find More Information” on page
of
this document. We have included references to other portions of this document
to
direct you to a more complete description of the topics presented in this
summary.
IMSI
has
a called a Special Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of considering and
voting upon the following matters (i) to approve a proposal to reincorporate
IMSI from California to Delaware; (ii) to authorize the Board of Directors
of
IMSI to effect a one for two reverse stock split; and (iii) to approve an
amendment to the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan to add 6,500,000 shares to
the
Plan. IMSI has signed a merger agreement with AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
(“AccessMedia”) pursuant to which it plans to merge with AccessMedia promptly
following completion of the reincorporation. While under Delaware law, if the
reincorportion is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition
the IMSI shareholders will not be entitled to vote on the AccessMedia
acquisition, AccessMedia will become an important part of IMSI following
completion of the acquisition. As a result, this proxy statement/prospectus
includes a detailed description of AccessMedia and its business.
SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS (SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
The
special meeting of the IMSI shareholders will be held on [January ____,
2006, at 10 A.M. local time, at ______________________] California. At the
IMSI
special meeting of shareholders, IMSI shareholders will be asked to vote on
a
proposal to, among other things, adopt the Reincorporation Agreement, approve
the reincorporation and the amendment to the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan
and to approve an adjournment of the special meeting, as necessary or
appropriate in the judgment of the proxy holders, for the purpose of soliciting
additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the
proposals.
SUMMARY
OF THE REINCORPORATION ((SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
The
Board
of Directors believes that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to obtain the advantages offered by Delaware law and seeks approval
to change the state of incorporation of IMSI from California to Delaware. If
approved, the reincorporation will be accomplished by merging IMSI into
Broadcaster, Inc, a recently formed wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI incorporated
in Delaware ("IMSI Delaware"). After the merger of IMSI into IMSI Delaware
(the
"Reincorporation Merger"), the separate corporate existence of IMSI will cease
and IMSI Delaware will be the surviving corporation and will continue to operate
the business of IMSI under the name Broadcaster, Inc. The reincorporation itself
will not result in any change in the business, management or personnel, fiscal
year, financial condition or location of the headquarters or other facilities
of
IMSI. The directors elected at the 2005 Annual Meeting will be the directors
of
IMSI Delaware. IMSI Delaware will continue all stock option plans of IMSI.
Each
option to purchase shares of IMSI's common stock under these plans will become
an option to purchase the same number of shares of IMSI Delaware's common stock
at the same price and on the same terms and conditions as is presently the
case
(subject to adjustment for the stock split discussed below).
We
have
attached the Reincorporation Agreement as Annex B to this document and
incorporate it herein by reference. We encourage you to read the Reincorporation
Agreement carefully because it is the legal document that governs the merger
and
related matters.
The
reincorporation is subject to, among other things, adoption of the
Reincorporation Agreement and approval of the reincorporation by the
shareholders of IMSI. We expect the merger to be completed as soon as
practicable after shareholder approval.
The
Companies Involved in the Reincorporation
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc. ("IMSI") has historically operated as a software
company. IMSI currently operates in two business segments: (i) computer aided
design and precision engineering; and (ii) house plans and architectural
drawings.
The
acquisition of AccessMedia will accelerate IMSI’s transformation from a software
company to primarily an Internet media company.
Headquartered
in Novato, California, IMSI was incorporated in California in November 1982.
Over the following 16 years, IMSI grew to become a leading developer and
publisher of productivity software in the precision design, graphic design,
and
other related business applications fields. IMSI acquired TurboCAD, its flagship
product for computer aided design, in 1985, and developed and acquired numerous
products and product categories over the years. By the end of 1998, IMSI
developed, marketed and distributed our products worldwide, primarily through
the retail channel.
In
1998,
IMSI acquired ArtToday.com (“ArtToday”) an Internet provider of clipart, photos
and other graphics content as part of its strategy to transition from the retail
channel to Internet based product distribution and to migrate its core products
and content in the design and graphics categories to the Internet. This
transition proved costly and IMSI suffered large losses that threatened its
survival. Beginning in 2000, IMSI underwent a major financial restructuring
that
focused on the design and graphics software categories and on expanding
ArtToday.com.
In
June
2003, IMSI sold ArtToday, its wholly owned subsidiary based in Arizona, to
Jupitermedia Corporation (“JupiterMedia”). The sale of ArtToday to Jupitermedia
provided IMSI with significant capital allowing us to accelerate the
implementation of our strategy of strengthening and expanding our historic
core
businesses of precision design and consumer software. IMSI’s focus has been to
acquire and develop businesses and product lines which have significant revenue
and cost synergies with its existing product lines as well as which utilize
the
Internet as a primary means of distribution. To that end IMSI has since
completed several acquisitions and one divestiture aimed at strengthening our
financial results.
As
of
June 30, 2005, IMSI had 57 full time employees (excluding 33 employees at Allume
Systems, who departed in connection with the sale of this business in July
2005). All employees are located in the United States with the exception of
one
employee in Germany. References in this document to “IMSI” refer to
International Microcomputer Software, Inc. and its subsidiaries. IMSI’s
headquarters are located at 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945 and
IMSI’s telephone number is (415) 878-4000. Additional information about IMSI is
available on IMSI’s website at www.imsisoft.com, which does not constitute a
part of this document.
Broadcaster,
Inc.
100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
Broadcaster
is a recently formed wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI. Broadcaster was organized
solely for the purpose of entering into the Reincorporation Agreement with
IMSI
and completing the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware. It has not conducted
any
business operations and will not do so prior to the completion of the
reincorporation. If the reincorporation is completed, IMSI California will
cease
to exist following its merger with Broadcaster and Broadcaster will continue
as
the surviving corporation.
Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Reincorporation
(see page of
this document)
The
Reincorporation is intended to constitute a reorganization within the meaning
of
Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to which no gain or loss
will be recognized by shareholders as a result of the reincorporation. If the
Reincorporation qualifies as a Section 368 reorganization, then: (i) no gain
or
loss will be recognized by the IMSI shareholders or by IMSI; (ii) the basis
of
the IMSI shareholders in their IMSI Delaware common Stock will be the same
as
the basis in their IMSI common stock; and (iii) the holding period of the IMSI
shareholders in their IMSI Delaware common stock will include the period for
which they held their IMSI common stock, provided the IMSI common stock was
a
capital asset in the hands of the shareholder at the time of the
Reincorporation. IMSI has not and does not intend to obtain an opinion that,
for
federal income tax purposes that the Reincorporation will qualify under Section
368 of the Internal Revenue Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized
by
IMSI shareholders as a result of the Reincorporation. Accordingly, IMSI
shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors as to the tax
consequences as a result of the reincorporation, including the applicable
Federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences.
Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reincorporation
(see page of
this document)
Adoption
of the Reincorporation Agreement and approval of the reincorporation require
the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares
of IMSI common stock. If IMSI shareholders do not adopt the Reincorporation
Agreement and approve the reincorporation, the merger will not be
completed.
SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED REVERSE STOCK SPLIT (SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
IMSI's
Board of Directors is seeking authority to effectuate a one-for-two stock split
in which each two (2) outstanding shares of IMSI's common stock, no par value,
will become one (1) share of IMSI's common stock, $0.001 par value per share.
If
approved and implemented by the Board of Directors, each stock certificate
representing outstanding shares of IMSI's common stock will then represent
a
number of shares of IMSI's common stock adjusted to reflect the one-for-two
stock split.
Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reverse Stock Split
(see page of
this document)
Approval
of the proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse
one
for two stock split requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of IMSI common stock. The
reverse stock split will not be completed unless IMSI shareholders approve
the
Reverse Stock Split Proposal and the Board of Directors determines it is in
the
best interests of IMSI and its shareholders. It is anticipated that, if
effected, the reverse stock split would be completed with the reincorporation
to
Delaware.
SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION PLAN (SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
IMSI's
Board of Directors proposes to amend of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan
which will result in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options
to
the plan (before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split).
Required
Stockholder Approval for the Amendment to the Option Plan
(see page of
this document)
Approval
of the proposal for approval of the amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option
Plan requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares
of
IMSI common stock. The
increase in the 2004 Stock Option Plan will not be completed unless IMSI
shareholders approve the Stock Plan Increase Proposal.
SUMMARY
OF THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION (SEE
PAGES AND
OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
It
is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation, AccessMedia and IMSI
Delaware will merge under the terms of an AccessMedia Merger Agreement that
is
described in this document and the business of Broadcaster, Inc. will thereafter
include the business of AccessMedia. AccessMedia and IMSI Delaware have agreed
to the combination of AccessMedia and IMSI Delaware under the terms of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement described in this document. We have attached the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement as Annex D to this document and incorporate it
herein by reference. We encourage you to read the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
carefully because it is the legal document that governs the acquisition of
AccessMedia and related matters.
Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, ACCM Acquisition Corp., a newly
formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI, will merge with and into AccessMedia
and the separate corporate existence of ACCM Acquisition Corp. will cease.
AccessMedia will be the surviving corporation in the merger and will continue
as
a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI Delaware. We expect the merger to be completed
in the first quarter of 2006.
The
Companies That Are the Subject of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc.
9201
Oakdale Avenue
Northridge,
CA 91311
(323)
988-0754
AccessMedia
is a platform for delivering real-time and interactive media over the Internet.
AccessMedia’s delivers media content through its licensed “virtual set top box”
technology. Coupled with its management's marketing experience, AccessMedia
is
positioned to become a leading Internet-based media network.
AccessMedia’s
Internet-based multi-channel strategy allows the delivery of content and
entertainment as viewers increasingly demand -- what, where and when they want.
The virtual set top box offered by AccessMedia allows viewers to readily
organize and access the growing volumes of high quality content, utilizing
broad
based search capabilities. These capabilities span AccessMedia’s proprietary
media library, media under license, and media readily available on the Internet.
AccessMedia provides access to a wide variety of content including news, sports,
movies and adult content.
AccessMedia
takes advantage of the convergence of broadband, technology, and content,
offering crisp signals through the virtual set top box technology, which equates
to an experience similar to cable television. The virtual set top box available
from AccessMedia combines the immediacy and interactivity of the Internet,
in a
format as simple to use as television. A viewer can customize his view to
accommodate his specific tastes. Importantly, a viewer chooses his environment
-
one where only relevant and interesting advertising is selected. Further, the
interactive nature of online media delivery allows a viewer to give real-time
feedback on a variety of topics and immediately change his view to best suit
his
preferences.
AccessMedia’
executive office is located at 9201 Oakdale Avenue, Northridge, CA 91311, and
its telephone number is (323) 988-0754. Audited financial statements for the
periods ending December 31, 2004 are attached hereto as Annex H and unaudited
financial statements are set forth on page 19 of this document. For additional
information about AccessMedia, please visit the company’s website at
www.accessmedia.tv.
ACCM
Acquisition Corp.
ACCM
Acquisition Corp. is a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of
IMSI. ACCM Acquisition Corp. was organized solely for the purpose of entering
into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement with AccessMedia and completing the
acquisition. It has not conducted any business operations and will not do so
prior to the completion of the acquisition. If the acquisition is completed,
ACCM Acquisition Corp. will cease to exist following its merger with and into
AccessMedia.
Effect
on IMSI Capital Stock
(see page of
this document)
Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, upon completion of the acquisition,
IMSI will issue 29,000,000 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect
to the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders,
representing approximately 49.3% of the outstanding shares of IMSI. Following
the closing, IMSI may issue up to an additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving
effect to the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders
if
AccessMedia achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008
(subject to certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement),
representing a maximum of approximately 68.2% in the aggregate to be held by
former AccessMedia stockholders.
Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Requirements of AccessMedia
(see page of
this document)
In
connection with the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, IMSI entered into a joint
operating agreement, under which IMSI agreed to loan AccessMedia up to
$3,000,000 prior to the closing of the acquisition, and pursuant to the terms
of
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, has agreed to provide up to $7,000,000 of
working capital to AccessMedia following the acquisition to fund its capital
requirements pursuant to the terms of a mutually agreed upon monthly
budget. As of the date hereof, no amounts have been funded or requested to
be funded under the joint operating agreement. We have attached the joint
operating agreement as Annex F to this document. We encourage you to read the
joint operating agreement carefully because it is the legal document that
governs the loan from IMSI to AccessMedia and related matters.
For
details of the loan and obligation to provide AccessMedia with working capital
after the acquisition, see “The AccessMedia Merger Agreement - Obligation to
Fund Working Capital Requirements of AccessMedia” beginning on page of
this
document.
Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
(see page of
this document)
IMSI
has
agreed effective as of the closing to increase the number of directors
authorizing two additional directors, one of which is to be designated by
AccessMedia’s stockholders’ representative and who shall be appointed to IMSI’s
board of directors.
IMSI
has
agreed that, upon AccessMedia achieving revenue of $20,000,000 until the earlier
of December 31, 2008 or the date on which the former stockholders of AccessMedia
beneficially own a majority of the common stock of IMSI, IMSI will nominate
for
election to its board of directors individuals designated by the representative
of the AccessMedia stockholders in such numbers as would represent a majority
of
the board of directors of IMSI.
Voting
Agreements for Election of IMSI Directors
(see page of
this document)
Martin
Wade III, Chief Executive Officer of IMSI, Digital Creative Development Corp.
and Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree"), holding an aggregate of less
than 25% of the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock as of August 8, 2005,
in
their capacity as IMSI shareholders, have agreed to vote in favor of electing
a
sufficient number of individuals to the IMSI board of directors nominated by
the
representative of the AccessMedia stockholders such that such individuals would
represent a majority of the board of directors of IMSI after the date upon
which
AccessMedia achieves revenue of $20,000,000.
Michael
Gardner, Software People, LLC, Trans Global Media, LLC, Broadcaster, LLC and
AccessMedia Technologies, LLC in their capacity as AccessMedia shareholders,
have agreed to vote in favor of electing Martin Wade, III and each other
individual nominated by IMSI as a member of the board of directors of IMSI
following the Merger (subject to such stockholder's right to have certain
individuals designated by the representative of the AccessMedia
stockholders).
Approval
of the IMSI Board of Directors (see
page of
this document)
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the
acquisition of AccessMedia and the other transactions contemplated by the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement are advisable, that it is in the best interests
of
IMSI and its shareholders that IMSI enter into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
and consummate the acquisition, and that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is
fair to IMSI and its shareholders.
For
the
factors considered by IMSI’s board of directors in reaching its decision to
approve and adopt the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the acquisition of
AccessMedia, see “The Merger - IMSI’s Reasons for the Merger” beginning on page
of
this
document and “The Acquisition - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors”
beginning on page of
this
document.
Opinion
of IMSI’s Financial Advisor
(see page of
this document)
Deson
& Co. rendered its oral opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in
writing, to the board of directors of IMSI that, as of the date of the written
fairness opinion, the merger consideration being paid to AccessMedia
shareholders is fair, from a financial point of view, to IMSI.
The
full
text of the written opinion of Deson & Co., dated October 20, 2005, which
sets forth the assumptions made, matters considered and limitations on the
opinion and on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached
as Annex G to, and is incorporated by reference in, this document. You should
carefully read the opinion in its entirety.
Interests
of Deson & Co. (see
page of
this document)
Deson
& Co. and Sean Deson, CEO of Deson & Co., regularly conducts business
with Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree”) and Michael Gardner, Chairman
and CEO of Baytree. As a result of Michael Gardner’s current ownership in
AccessMedia and pursuant to various agreements related to the Merger, Baytree
and Michael Gardner will be significant shareholders of IMSI. Deson & Co. or
Sean Deson may receive compensation from Baytree or Michael Gardner related
to
the Merger in addition to compensation received from IMSI. While Sean Deson
does
not personally own shares of IMSI, Sean Deson is the Managing Member of Treeline
Management, LLC, the General Partner of Treeline Investment Partners, LP, which
is an IMSI shareholder. Deson & Co. and its affiliates may in the future
actively trade in the securities of IMSI for their own account and the accounts
of their customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short
positions in those securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Interests
of IMSI's Financial Advisor
(see page of
this document)
Under
the
terms of its engagement IMSI has agreed to pay Baytree, as a result of the
AccessMedia Acquisition, a fee of 5% of the aggregate value of the closing
consideration to be paid to the former AccessMedia stockholders, payable in
IMSI
shares, for services delivered in connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition,
which totals 1.45 million shares. IMSI has agreed to reimburse Baytree for
its
reasonable expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, and to
indemnify Baytree and related parties against liabilities, including liabilities
under federal securities laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement.
In addition, IMSI has agreed to pay to Baytree 1.0 million shares of IMSI common
stock for ongoing consulting services to be rendered through June 30, 2008.
Over
the past two years, IMSI has not paid to Baytree any other fees for banking
and
related services.
Michael
Gardner, chairman and chief executive officer of Baytree, is a significant
shareholder of AccessMedia and therefore has certain interests in the
acquisition separate and apart from Baytree's interest as IMSI's financial
advisor. Baytree and its affiliates may actively trade in the securities of
IMSI
for their own account and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short
positions in those securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Conditions
to Completion of the AccessMedia Acquisition
(see page of
this document)
Completion
of the acquisition depends upon the satisfaction or waiver, where permitted
by
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, of a number of conditions, including the
following (some of which are conditions to the closing obligations of both
parties, and others of which are conditions to the closing obligations of only
one party):
|
·
|
adoption
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement by AccessMedia
stockholders;
|
|
·
|
absence
of any law, regulation or court order prohibiting the
merger;
|
|
·
|
the
representations and warranties in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
made by
each party being true and correct in all material respects at and
as of
the closing date of the merger (except that any representations or
warranties expressly made as of a specific date, would be measured
as of
such date);
|
|
·
|
each
party having complied with all of its covenants and obligations under
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement in all material
respects;
|
|
·
|
AccessMedia
not having suffered any material adverse
effect;
|
|
·
|
less
than 2% of the shares of AccessMedia common stock having elected
to
exercise appraisal rights;
|
|
·
|
Alchemy
Communications, Inc. ("Alchemy," an affiliate of AccessMedia) shall
have
entered into a five year services and support agreement with AccessMedia
in a form satisfactory to IMSI;
|
|
·
|
Martin
Wade shall have entered into an employment agreement with
IMSI;
|
|
·
|
IMSI
and AccessMedia shall have received written opinions from counsel
to
AccessMedia and IMSI;
|
|
·
|
the
parties shall have entered into an escrow agreement;
and
|
|
·
|
IMSI
shall have increased the number of directors and shall have appointed
one
director nominated by AccessMedia’s stockholders’ representative to IMSI’s
board of directors.
|
Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc. (see
page of
this document)
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides that, as a condition to IMSI's obligation
to close, AccessMedia shall have entered into a five year services and support
agreement with in a form satisfactory to IMSI. Alchemy is an affiliate of
AccessMedia. It is intended that pursuant to the agreement, Alchemy will provide
office and operating space, staffing, technical services and consulting,
Internet bandwidth and hosting, network infrastructure and other related
services. Given the scope of the proposed agreement, it would constitute
AccessMedia's most significant vendor relationship in the foreseeable future.
Alchemy's service level agreements and pricing will be equal to the best rates
provided to Alchemy's other customers or, in the absence of this benchmark
for a
particular item, will be within the customary range of terms and rates as
compared to the Los Angeles market.
Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
(see page of
this document)
AccessMedia
and IMSI can mutually agree to terminate the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
without completing the acquisition. In addition, AccessMedia and IMSI can each
terminate the AccessMedia Merger Agreement under the circumstances set forth
in
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and described in this document.
Termination
Fee and Expenses
(see page of
this document)
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides that, under specified circumstances,
IMSI
may be required to pay AccessMedia a termination fee equal to $300,000 if the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement is terminated.
Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
(see page of
this document)
The
executive officers of IMSI and the members of the IMSI board of directors have
certain interests in the acquisition that are different from, or in addition
to,
the interests of shareholders generally.
It
is a
condition to closing the AccessMedia Acquisition that Martin Wade, chief
executive officer of IMSI, enter into a new employment agreement. Such
employment agreement entitles Mr. Wade to the grant of options which vest upon
the closing of the AccessMedia Merger and AccessMedia's achievement of certain
revenue milestones.
Gordon
Landies, President of IMSI, and Robert O'Callahan, Chief Financial Officer
of
IMSI, have employment agreements with IMSI that will or may entitle them to
receive cash payments upon the completion of the AccessMedia Acquisition.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Appraisal
Rights
(see page of
this document)
It
is
anticipated that the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware will occur prior to
the
closing of the AccessMedia Acquisition. Under Delaware law, if the
reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition,
the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the AccessMedia
Acquisition and therefore will not be entitled to appraisal rights.
Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
(see page of
this document)
We
intend
to account for the merger of IMSI and AccessMedia under the purchase method
of
accounting for business combinations. For more details about purchase accounting
see Note 2, “Preliminary Purchase Price” to the “Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Condensed Financial Statements” beginning on page .
Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia Acquisition (see page
of
this document)
The
merger of ACCM into AccessMedia, and any subsequent merger of AccessMedia into
IMSI, are intended to qualify under Sections 368 and 332 respectively of the
Internal Revenue Code, in which case: (i) no gain or loss will be recognized
by
IMSI, ACCM, AccessMedia, or the IMSI shareholders, and (ii) the basis and
holding period of the IMSI shareholders in their IMSI common stock will remain
unchanged. If it were determined that the transactions did not qualify under
Sections 368 or 332, the tax consequences to IMSI, ACCM, and the IMSI
shareholders should be the same as they would be if the transactions did qualify
under Sections 368 and 332. Neither IMSI nor AccessMedia contemplates obtaining
a tax opinion or requesting a ruling from the IRS in connection with the merger.
Accordingly, IMSI shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors
as to
the tax consequences as a result of the AccessMedia Merger, including the
applicable Federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences.
SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR IMSI
The
following table sets forth selected historical financial data for IMSI. The
following data at and for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, have been
derived from IMSI’s consolidated financial statements and the data at and for
the three month period ended September 30, 2005 have been derived from IMSI’s
unaudited consolidated financial statements. IMSI’s selected unaudited interim
financial data included in this proxy statement/prospectus were derived from
its
books and records and, in the opinion of IMSI management, contains all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for
the
fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations at and
for
such periods. The results of operations for any interim period are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the
full
year.
You
should read the following information together with IMSI’s consolidated
financial statements, the notes related thereto and the section entitled
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” contained in IMSI’s annual reports on Form 10-KSB, Form 10-QSB and
other financial information included in IMSI’s filings with the SEC, which is
incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can
Find More Information” beginning on page and
“Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” beginning on page .
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In
thousands, except per share amounts)
|
|
Three
Months Ended September 30
|
|
Year
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2005
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software
|
|
$2,246
|
|
$9,527
|
$8,831
|
Internet
|
|
1,719
|
|
4,347
|
1,186
|
Total
net revenues
|
|
3,965
|
|
13,874
|
10,017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS
AND EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
1,455
|
|
4,881
|
3,650
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
1,531
|
|
6,465
|
4,428
|
General
and administrative
|
|
1,425
|
|
4,857
|
3,677
|
Research
and development
|
|
435
|
|
1,696
|
2,039
|
Total
costs and expenses
|
|
4,846
|
|
17,899
|
13,794
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
|
(881)
|
|
(4,025)
|
(3,777)
|
Interest
and other, net
|
|
(69)
|
|
(91)
|
65
|
Realized
/ unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
|
|
(158)
|
|
(42)
|
2,567
|
Loss
on disposal of fixed assets
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
(13)
|
Gain
on sale of product line
|
|
-
|
|
53
|
59
|
Gain
on extinguishment of debt
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
76
|
(Loss)
income from discontinued operations, net of income tax
|
|
-
|
|
341
|
(293)
|
Gain
(loss) from the sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax
|
|
(843)
|
|
2,035
|
2,000
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
-
|
|
(25)
|
(38)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
($1,951)
|
|
($1,754)
|
$646
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income per share - basic and diluted
|
|
($0.07)
|
|
($0.06)
|
$0.03
|
Number
of shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share - basic
and
diluted
|
|
29,689
|
|
27,694
|
23,838
|
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In
thousands)
|
|
September
30,
|
|
June
30,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents and short term investments in marketable securities
|
|
$11,411
|
|
$5,061
|
Working
capital
|
|
9,506
|
|
13,428
|
Total
assets
|
|
23,603
|
|
26,415
|
Total
long term liabilities
|
|
200
|
|
230
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
(27,282)
|
|
(25,331)
|
Total
shareholders' equity
|
|
$18,121
|
|
$18,230
|
SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR ACCESSMEDIA
The
following table sets forth selected historical financial data for AccessMedia.
The following data at and for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,
have been derived from AccessMedia’s audited consolidated financial statements
and the data at and for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 have
been
derived from AccessMedia's unaudited consolidated financial statements.
AccessMedia’s selected unaudited interim financial data included in this proxy
statement/prospectus were derived from its books and records and, in the opinion
of AccessMedia management, contains all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of its financial
position and results of operations at and for such periods. The results of
operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results
of operations to be expected for the full year.
You
should read the following information together with AccessMedia’s consolidated
financial statements, and the notes related thereto. See “Where You Can Find
More Information” beginning on page and
“Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” beginning on page .
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In
thousands, except per share and share amounts)
|
|
Nine
Months Ended September 30,
|
|
Year
Ended December 31,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
net revenues
|
|
$1,105
|
|
$101
|
$0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS
AND EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
1,025
|
|
65
|
2
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
232
|
|
8
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
1,275
|
|
262
|
10
|
Research
and development
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
Total
costs and expenses
|
|
2,532
|
|
335
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
|
(1,428)
|
|
(233)
|
(12)
|
Interest
and other, net
|
|
36
|
|
16
|
1
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
(1,465)
|
|
(249)
|
(13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income per share - basic and diluted
|
|
($0.05)
|
|
($0.01)
|
($0.00)
|
Number
of shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share - basic
and
diluted (1)
|
|
29,000
|
|
29,000
|
29,000
|
(1)
The
number of shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share is the number
of IMSI shares to be initially issued in the acquisition to stockholders of
AccessMedia.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In
thousands)
|
|
September
30
|
|
December
31,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$242
|
|
$519
|
Working
capital
|
|
(2,020)
|
|
(309)
|
Total
assets
|
|
40,734
|
|
919
|
Total
long term liabilities
|
|
162
|
|
203
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
(1,727)
|
|
(262)
|
Total
shareholders' equity
|
|
$38,109
|
|
(261)
|
SUMMARY
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The
following selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
data was prepared using the purchase method of accounting. The unaudited pro
forma condensed combined consolidated statement of operations data combines
the
historical consolidated statements of operations data for IMSI and AccessMedia
for the year ended June 30, 2005 and the three months ended September 30, 2005,
giving effect to the proposed acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning
of the period. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated balance
sheet data combines the historical consolidated balance sheets of IMSI and
AccessMedia as of September 30, 2005, giving effect to the
acquisition.
The
selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial data
is
based on estimates and assumptions that are preliminary. The data are presented
for informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be
indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial condition
of
IMSI that would have been reported had the acquisition been completed as of
the
dates presented, and should not be taken as representative of future
consolidated results of operations or financial condition of IMSI. Please also
read the section in this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Special Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” beginning on page for
more
information on the statements made in this section.
This
selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial data
should be read in conjunction with the summary selected historical consolidated
financial data and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes contained elsewhere in this proxy
statement/prospectus and the separate historical consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes of IMSI and AccessMedia incorporated by
reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. See the section entitled “Where
You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference” beginning on page of
this
proxy statement/prospectus.
|
Unaudited
Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of
Operations
|
|
Twelve
months ended
June
30, 2005
|
Three
months ended
September
30, 2005
|
|
(in
thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
revenues
|
$14,332
|
|
$4,797
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
(8,003)
|
|
(2,704)
|
|
Net
loss
|
(5,779)
|
|
(3,792)
|
|
Basic
net loss per share
|
($0.10)
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Diluted
net loss per share
|
($0.10)
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Shares
used to compute basic earnings per share
|
59,144
|
|
61,139
|
|
Shares
used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share
|
59,144
|
|
61,139
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unaudited
Pro
Forma Combined Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
As
of
September
30, 2005
|
|
|
|
(in
thousands)
|
Balance
Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash,
cash equivalents and short-term investments
|
|
|
$11,653
|
|
Working
capital
|
|
|
6,771
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
|
56,796
|
|
Long-term
liabilities
|
|
|
4,049
|
|
Total
stockholders’ equity
|
|
|
44,287
|
|
Comparative
Per Share Information
The
following table presents comparative historical per share data regarding the
net
income loss, book value and cash dividends of IMSI and unaudited combined pro
forma per share data after giving effect to the acquisition as a purchase of
AccessMedia by IMSI assuming the acquisition had been completed on July 1,
2004. The following data assumes 29 million shares of IMSI common stock will
be
issued in exchange for all existing shares of AccessMedia common stock in
connection with the acquisition. The data has been derived from and should
be
read in conjunction with the summary selected historical consolidated financial
data and unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
statements contained elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, and the
separate historical consolidated financial statements of IMSI and AccessMedia
and the accompanying notes incorporated by reference into this proxy
statement/prospectus. The unaudited pro forma per share data is presented for
informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be indicative
of
the consolidated results of operations or financial condition of IMSI that
would
have been reported had the acquisition been completed as of the date presented,
and should not be taken as representative of future consolidated results of
operations or financial condition of IMSI.
|
Net
income (loss) in
thousands
|
|
|
Historical
(Twelve
months ended June 30, 2005)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
IMSI
|
AccessMedia
(2)
|
|
|
Combined
Company
|
Net
loss:
|
|
($1,754)
|
|
($677)
|
|
|
($5,779)
|
|
Basic
net loss per share
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
($0.02)
|
|
|
($0.10)
|
|
Diluted
net loss per share
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
($0.02)
|
|
|
($0.10)
|
|
Book
value per share at period end(1)
|
|
$0.63
|
|
$0.61
|
|
|
$0.74
|
|
Cash
dividends declared per share
|
|
$0.00
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
Net
income (loss) in
thousands
|
|
|
Historical
(Three
months ended September 30, 2005)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
IMSI
|
AccessMedia
(2)
|
|
|
Combined
Company
|
Net
income (loss):
|
|
($1,951)
|
|
($1,004)
|
|
|
($3,792)
|
|
Basic
earnings (loss) per share
|
|
($0.07)
|
|
($0.03)
|
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Diluted
earnings (loss) per share
|
|
($0.07)
|
|
($0.03)
|
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Book
value per share at period end(1)
|
|
$0.61
|
|
$1.21
|
|
|
$0.72
|
|
Cash
dividends declared per share
|
|
$0.00
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
(1) |
The
historical book value per share of IMSI and AccessMedia common stock
is
computed by dividing common stockholders’ equity at period end by the
number of shares of common stock outstanding at the respective period
end
or, for AccessMedia, the number of IMSI shares to be issued in the
acquisition. The pro forma net book value per share of the combined
company’s common stock is computed by dividing the pro forma common
stockholders’ equity by the pro forma number of shares of common stock
outstanding at the respective period end, assuming the acquisition
had
been completed on that date.
|
(2) |
Includes
MediaZone, Ltd. (“MZ”), Peoplecaster, Inc. ("PC") and MyVod, Inc.
("MV").
|
IMSI
Market
Price and Dividend Information
Shares
of
IMSI common stock are quoted on The OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
“IMSI.OB.” The following table sets forth the range of high and low closing
prices reported on The OTC Bulletin Board for shares of IMSI common stock for
the periods indicated.
|
High
|
|
Low
|
Fiscal
2003
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.01
|
|
$0.64
|
Second
Quarter
|
$0.79
|
|
$0.51
|
Third
Quarter
|
$0.67
|
|
$0.43
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
$0.85
|
|
$0.40
|
Fiscal
2004
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.45
|
|
$0.73
|
Second
Quarter
|
$1.50
|
|
$1.00
|
Third
Quarter
|
$1.77
|
|
$1.10
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
$1.72
|
|
$1.11
|
Fiscal
2005
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.29
|
|
$0.96
|
Second
Quarter
|
$1.20
|
|
$0.77
|
Third
Quarter
|
$1.40
|
|
$1.02
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
$1.40
|
|
$1.07
|
Fiscal
2005
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.49
|
|
$1.00
|
Second
Quarter
|
$___
|
|
$___
|
As
of
December 15, 2005, the last trading day before announcement of the proposed
acquisition, the closing price per share of IMSI common stock was $0.97. On
[_____________], the latest practicable trading day before the printing of
this
proxy statement/prospectus, the closing price per share of IMSI common stock
was
$[___].
You
are
urged to obtain current market quotations for IMSI common stock. No assurance
can be given as to the future prices or markets for IMSI common
stock.
IMSI
has
never paid any cash dividends on its stock.
AccessMedia
Market
Price and Dividend Information
AccessMedia
is a privately held company. There is no established public market for any
class
or series of AccessMedia capital stock.
RISK
FACTORS
By
voting in favor of the Reincorporation, you will be choosing to invest in IMSI
Delaware common stock. An investment in IMSI Delaware common stock involves
a
high degree of risk. You should carefully review the “Risk Factors” section of
IMSI’s Annual Report on Form 10 KSB for the year ended June 30, 2005 and
Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2005and
incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus in deciding
whether to vote for the Reincorporation Merger. In addition, you should review
the risk factors set forth below.
Because
it is anticipated that the AccessMedia Acquisition will be completed promptly
following completion of the reincorporation, this proxy statement/prospectus
provides detailed information regarding AccessMedia and the terms of the
acquisition, and risk factors associated with both.
This
Information Statement and the documents incorporated by reference into this
Information Statement contain forward-looking statements within the “safe
harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with
respect to IMSI’s and AccessMedia’s financial condition, results of operations
and business and on the expected impact of the Merger on IMSI’s financial
performance. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,”
“believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by
the
forward-looking statements. In evaluating the Merger, you should carefully
consider the discussion of risks and uncertainties described below and in the
documents incorporated by reference into this Information
Statement.
Risks
Related to the Reincorporation
The
rights of IMSI shareholders under Delaware law may not be as favorable as under
California law.
Reincorporation
in Delaware will alter the rights and powers of shareholders and management,
and
reduce shareholder participation in certain corporate decisions. In addition,
IMSI Delaware could implement additional changes in the future that further
alter the rights and powers of stockholders and management. Some of those
changes could be effected by amendments to the Delaware Certificate after
stockholder approval. Others could be effected by amendments to the Delaware
Bylaws without stockholder approval. See “Certain Differences Between The
Charter Documents and Applicable Law” beginning on page .
IMSI
shareholders will not be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with certain
types of transactions such as the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Delaware
law does not provide for dissenters' rights with respect to certain types of
transactions in which California law does provide such rights, including: (a)
a
sale of assets or (b) a merger in which the corporation survives and no vote
of
its stockholders is required to approve the merger. Accordingly, under Delaware
law, the IMSI shareholders will not be entitled to dissenters rights with
respect to the AccessMedia Acquisition, while, under California Law, the
shareholders would have been entitled to such rights. If a large number of
IMSI
shareholders claimed that they were nevertheless entitled to appraisal rights
under California law and a court decided that such shareholders were so
entitled, it could deplete IMSI's cash reserves necessary for the ongoing
operation of IMSI and its subsidiaries.
Risks
Related to the AccessMedia Acquisition
IMSI
may be unable to successfully operate its current businesses as well as the
AccessMedia business.
After
the
acquisition, IMSI will continue to operate the AccessMedia business as well
as
its current businesses. The successful operation of IMSI's current businesses
and the AccessMedia business, each as separate lines of business will require
significant efforts from management. The challenges involved in operating the
combined company's businesses, all of which are largely unrelated, include,
but
are not limited to, the following:
|
·
|
retaining
and integrating management and other key employees of the combined
company;
|
|
·
|
effectively
managing the diversion of management attention from IMSI's historic
businesses;
|
|
·
|
allocating
the combined company's resources effectively and efficiently across
the
combined company's various business lines;
and
|
|
·
|
developing
and maintaining uniform standards, controls, procedures, and
policies.
|
The
potential benefits of the AccessMedia Acquisition may never be
realized.
IMSI
and
AccessMedia have entered into the merger agreement with the expectation that
the
acquisition will result in certain benefits, including the belief that
AccessMedia’s technology and expertise will augment the continued evolution of
IMSI’s transformation from a software company to primarily an Internet media
company and improve the stability of the combined company’s revenues. It is not
certain that IMSI can successfully operate its current businesses and
AccessMedia as separate business units or that any of the anticipated benefits
will be realized. Risks from the unsuccessful operation of the separate business
units include:
|
·
|
the
potential disruption of the combined company’s ongoing business and
distraction of its management;
|
|
·
|
the
risk that it may be more difficult to retain key management, marketing,
and technical personnel after the acquisition;
and
|
|
·
|
the
risk that costs and expenditures for retaining personnel and operating
multiple largely unrelated businesses are greater than
anticipated.
|
AccessMedia's
executive officers and key personnel are critical to its success, and IMSI's
failure to retain a team of key personnel in a competitive marketplace may
impair its ability to grow the AccessMedia business.
The
success of the AccessMedia acquisition depends on IMSI's ability to retain
AccessMedia's management team and to attract, assimilate and retain other highly
qualified employees, including engineering, technology, marketing, sales and
support personnel into a functional team achieving corporate goals. There is
substantial competition for highly skilled employees. AccessMedia's key
employees are not bound by agreements that could prevent them from terminating
their employment at any time. In addition, there is substantial competition
for
highly skilled employees. If IMSI fails to attract and retain key AccessMedia
employees, its business could be harmed.
IMSI
and AccessMedia expect to incur significant costs associated with the
acquisition.
IMSI
estimates that it will incur direct transaction costs of approximately $2.7
million associated with the acquisition, including direct costs of the
acquisition as well as liabilities to be accrued in connection with the
acquisition. In addition, AccessMedia estimates that it will incur direct
transaction costs of approximately $100,000 which will be expensed as incurred.
IMSI and AccessMedia believe the combined entity may incur charges to
operations, which are not currently reasonably estimable, in the quarter in
which the acquisition is completed or the following quarters, to reflect costs
associated with the acquisition. There is no assurance that the combined company
will not incur additional material charges in subsequent quarters to reflect
additional costs associated with the acquisition. If the benefits of the
acquisition do not exceed the costs of acquiring AccessMedia, our combined
company’s financial results may be adversely affected.
Some
officers and directors of IMSI have certain conflicts of interest that may
influence them to support or approve the acquisition.
The
executive officers of IMSI and the members of the IMSI board of directors have
certain interests in the acquisition that are different from, or in addition
to,
the interests of shareholders generally. See "The AccessMedia Merger - Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger" beginning on page
.
For
the
above reasons, the directors and officers of IMSI could be more likely to vote
to approve or support the terms of the reincorporation than if they did not
have
these interests. IMSI stockholders should consider whether these interests
may
have influenced these directors and officers to support or recommend the
reincorporation.
After
the AccessMedia Acquisition, the holders of IMSI common stock will have less
control over corporate actions that require stockholder approval than those
holders had over such corporate actions proposed to be taken prior to the
AccessMedia Acquisition.
Following
the AccessMedia Acquisition, holders of AccessMedia common stock outstanding
immediately prior to the acquisition will become holders of IMSI common stock.
Those holders will hold approximately 49.3% of outstanding common stock of
the
combined company after the acquisition and, if AccessMedia achieves certain
revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to certain extensions
as
provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement,) holders of AccessMedia common
stock may hold as much as 68.2% of the outstanding common stock of IMSI.
As
a
result of these differences, the current holders of IMSI common stock will
have
less control over the types of corporate actions that require stockholder
approval than those holders of IMSI common stock had over those types of
corporate actions prior to the reincorporation and AccessMedia Acquisition.
If
the acquisition is not completed, IMSI’s stock price and future business and
operations could be harmed.
There
are
many conditions to IMSI’s and AccessMedia’s obligations to complete the
acquisition. Many of these conditions are beyond IMSI’s and AccessMedia’s
control. IMSI and AccessMedia may be unable to satisfy these
conditions.
If
the
acquisition is not completed, IMSI may be subject to the following material
risks, among others:
|
·
|
the
price of IMSI common stock may change to the extent that the current
market prices of IMSI common stock reflect an assumption that the
AccessMedia acquisition will be completed, or in response to other
factors;
|
|
·
|
IMSI’s
costs related to the acquisition, such as legal, accounting and some
of
the fees of their financial advisors, must be paid even if the acquisition
is not completed;
|
|
·
|
under
some circumstances (more fully described under “The AccessMedia Merger
Agreement — Termination Fee; Expenses”), IMSI may be required to pay
AccessMedia a termination fee of $300,000 in connection with the
termination of the merger
agreement;
|
|
·
|
there
may be substantial disruption to the businesses of IMSI and distraction
of
its workforces and management teams, and some employees of IMSI may
have
left IMSI in response to the pending
acquisition;
|
|
·
|
IMSI
and AccessMedia would fail to derive the benefits expected to result
from
the acquisition; and
|
|
·
|
IMSI
may be subject to litigation related to the proposed
acquisition.
|
In
addition, in response to the announcement of the acquisition, customers, users
of their services or suppliers of IMSI and AccessMedia may delay or defer
product purchase or other decisions. Any delay or deferral in product purchase
or other decisions by customers or suppliers could adversely affect the business
of the combined company, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately
completed. Similarly, current and prospective IMSI and/or AccessMedia employees
may experience uncertainty about their future roles with IMSI until the
acquisition is completed and until IMSI’s strategies with regard to the
integration of operations of IMSI and AccessMedia are announced or executed.
This may adversely affect IMSI’s and/or AccessMedia’s ability to attract and
retain key management, sales, marketing and technical personnel.
The
combined company may not be able to successfully integrate companies it acquires
in the future.
The
combined company may from time to time pursue acquisitions of businesses that
complement or expand its existing business, including acquisitions that could
be
material in size and scope.
Any
future acquisitions involve various risks, including:
|
·
|
difficulties
in integrating the operations, technologies and products of the acquired
company;
|
|
·
|
the
risk of diverting management’s attention from normal daily operations of
the business;
|
|
·
|
potential
difficulties in completing projects associated with in-process research
and development;
|
|
·
|
risks
of entering markets in which the combined company has no or limited
direct
prior experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger
market positions;
|
|
·
|
initial
dependence on unfamiliar supply chains or relatively small supply
partners;
|
|
·
|
insufficient
revenues to offset increased expenses associated with the acquisition;
and
|
|
·
|
the
potential loss of key employees of the acquired
company.
|
There
can
be no assurance that the combined company’s acquisition of any other business
will be successful and will not materially adversely affect its business,
operating results or financial condition. The combined company must also manage
any growth resulting from such acquisitions effectively. Failure to manage
growth effectively and successfully integrate the acquired company’s operations
could have a material adverse effect on the combined company’s business and
operating results.
Because
a significant portion of IMSI’s total assets will be represented by goodwill and
other intangibles that are subject to mandatory annual impairment evaluations,
IMSI could be required to write off some or all of this goodwill and other
intangibles, which may adversely affect the combined company’s financial
condition and results of operations.
IMSI
will
account for the acquisition of AccessMedia using the purchase method of
accounting. A portion of the purchase price for this business will be allocated
to identifiable tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based
on
estimated fair values at the date of consummation of the acquisition. Any excess
purchase price, which is likely to constitute a significant portion of the
purchase price, will be allocated to goodwill and other intangibles. If the
proposed acquisition is completed, on a pro forma basis over 72% of the combined
company’s total assets will be allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, of
which approximately $18 million will be allocated to goodwill. In accordance
with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Statement
No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,
goodwill
is not amortized but is reviewed annually, or more frequently if impairment
indicators arise, for impairment, and other intangibles are also reviewed at
least annually or more frequently, if certain conditions exist, and may be
amortized. IMSI has estimated that the goodwill to be recorded in connection
with this acquisition will total approximately $15 million. When the
combined company performs future impairment tests, it is possible that the
carrying value of goodwill or other intangible assets could exceed their implied
fair value and therefore would require adjustment. Such adjustment would result
in a charge to operating income in that period. Once adjusted, there can be
no
assurance that there will not be further adjustments for impairment in future
periods.
Risks
Related to IMSI's Business
For
risks
related to IMSI’s business, please see “Risk Factors” starting on page 10 of
IMSI’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 and
Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated by
reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.
Risks
Related to AccessMedia's Business
AccessMedia's
business model is unproven, which makes it difficult to evaluate its current
business and future prospects.
AccessMedia's
business is substantially dependent upon AccessMedia's ability to generate
license revenue from users who have installed specialized media software on
their personal computers. This is a relatively new industry and product which
makes an evaluation of its current business and future prospects difficult.
The
revenue and income potential of this business is unproven.
The
public markets may not be receptive to IMSI's principal focus as an Internet
based media company.
Achieving
the benefits of the AccessMedia Acquisition will depend in part on the extent
to
which the public markets are receptive to the transformation of IMSI from a
software company to primarily an Internet media company and to AccessMedia’s
management team, technology and media library, and the success of AccessMedia’s
software. There can be no assurance that the public markets will be receptive
to
IMSI’s new business or that the public will accept AccessMedia’s
software.
AccessMedia's
executive officers and key personnel are critical to its success, and its
failure to develop and retain a team of key personnel in a competitive
marketplace may impair its ability to grow its business.
AccessMedia's
future success depends on its ability to retain its management team.
AccessMedia's must also attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified
employees, including engineering, technology, marketing, sales and support
personnel into a functional team achieving corporate goals. There is substantial
competition for highly skilled employees. AccessMedia's key employees are not
bound by agreements that could prevent them from terminating their employment
at
any time. If AccessMedia fails to attract and retain key employees, its business
could be harmed.
AccessMedia
will operate in a very competitive environment.
The
markets in which AccessMedia will compete are intensely competitive, highly
fragmented and characterized by rapidly changing technology and evolving
standards. We expect that AccessMedia will continue to experience vigorous
competition from current competitors and new competitors, including Disney/ABC,
NBC, CBS, Apple and others that may have significantly greater financial,
technical, marketing and other resources than it does and may have large current
customer bases and content agreements in place. Many other companies will
compete in specific areas of AccessMedia’s business. We expect additional
competition as other established and emerging companies enter into AccessMedia's
product market. This competition could result in price reductions, fewer
customers and orders, reduced gross margins and loss of market share, any of
which would materially adversely affect AccessMedia’s business, operating
results and financial condition.
AccessMedia
does not own its principal intellectual property and does not have the sole
right to exploit it.
The
principal intellectual property that underlies AccessMedia's "virtual set-top
box" used in distributing online media content is not owned by AccessMedia
but
is licensed from third parties, generally on a non-exclusive basis. The third
party licensors are free to exploit the intellectual property themselves or
license it to an unlimited number of other competitors. This competition could
result in price reductions, fewer customers and orders, reduced gross margins
and loss of market share, any of which would materially adversely affect the
combined company’s business, operating results and financial condition. In
addition, AccessMedia is not in control of the protection or prevention of
infringement of such intellectual property.
AccessMedia
generally does not have the right to modify its licensed technology or receive
updates or upgrades.
AccessMedia
generally does not have the right to modify the licensed technology, nor does
it
have the right to receive updates or upgrades or to obtain a copy of the source
code for such technology. In the limited circumstances where AccessMedia does
have the right to modify the licensed technology, the licensor owns such
modifications. In acquiring AccessMedia, IMSI is acquiring limited rights to
technology that IMSI may not have the rights to improve in the future to
maintain a competitive offering or support existing products or service
offerings.
AccessMedia
may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims, which could cause
it to incur significant expenses, pay substantial damages and be prevented
from
providing its services.
The
license agreements that permit AccessMedia to use the licensed technology
contain only limited representations and warranties of the licensor and limited
rights to indemnification for claims of infringement. Third parties may claim
that AccessMedia's products or services infringe or violate their intellectual
property rights. Any such claims could cause us to incur significant expenses
and, if successfully asserted against us, could require that it pay substantial
damages and prevent it from using licensed technology that may be fundamental
to
its business and providing its services. Even if AccessMedia were to prevail,
any litigation regarding its intellectual property could be costly and
time-consuming and divert the attention of our management and key personnel
from
our business operations. AccessMedia may also be obligated to indemnify its
business partners in any such litigation, which could further exhaust its
resources. Furthermore, as a result of an intellectual property challenge,
AccessMedia may be prevented from providing some or all of its services unless
it enters into royalty, license or other agreements. AccessMedia may not be
able
to obtain such agreements at all or on terms acceptable to it, and as a result,
AccessMedia may be precluded from offering most or all of its products and
services.
If
such
claims were to be filed and determined adversely to AccessMedia, AccessMedia
could be enjoined from using licensed technology that may be fundamental to
our
business. AccessMedia could also be forced to pay substantial monetary damages.
Any negative outcome against us could substantially harm our business and the
value of AccessMedia could be substantially reduced.
AccessMedia
is much smaller than certain competitors in the media
business.
AccessMedia's
business revenues, customer base and operations are much smaller than certain
other providers of entertainment and media products and services. Very large
media companies continue to view online media as a channel for distribution
of
their existing products or as an area in which to expand their business. These
competitors have substantially more resources and could impact AccessMedia's
business.
AccessMedia
has incurred losses in the past and may not be able to achieve profitability
in
the future.
AccessMedia
experienced startup losses in each quarterly and annual period from its
inception through the third calendar quarter of 2005. AccessMedia may not be
able to achieve or maintain profitability in the future. AccessMedia expects
that its operating expenses will continue to increase. We cannot assure you
that
AccessMedia will be able to generate sufficient revenue to achieve
profitability.
AccessMedia
may not be able to meet its projections regarding future revenues and
profitability which form a basis of Deson & Co.'s fairness
opinion.
Deson
& Co.'s opinion that the merger consideration to be paid to the AccessMedia
stockholders in the AccessMedia Acquisition was fair, from a financial point
of
view, to the IMSI shareholders is based in part on AccessMedia's projections
regarding future revenues and profitability. There can be no assurance that
AccessMedia will be able to achieve those projections within the contemplated
time period or at all.
AccessMedia's
future revenues and operating results are likely to vary significantly from
quarter to quarter.
AccessMedia's
future revenues and operating results are likely to vary significantly from
quarter to quarter due to a number of factors, many of which are outside its
control, and any of which could severely harm AccessMedia's business. These
factors include:
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ability to attract and retain advertisers and
customers;
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AccessMedia's
ability to attract and retain a large number of
users;
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Introduction
of new services or products by AccessMedia or by its
competitors;
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Timing
and uncertainty of advertising sales
cycles;
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Economic
and business cycle;
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Level
of Internet usage and broadband usage in
particular;
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AccessMedia's
ability to attract, integrate and retain qualified
personnel;
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Technical
difficulties or system downtime affecting the Internet generally
or the
operation of AccessMedia's systems;
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and timing of operating costs.
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In
order
to attract and maintain our user base, AccessMedia may incur expenditures on
sales and marketing, content development, technology and infrastructure. These
types of expenditures are planned or committed in advance and in anticipation
of
future revenues. If our revenues in a particular quarter are lower than
anticipated, AccessMedia may be unable to reduce spending in that quarter.
As a
result, any shortfall in revenues would likely harm its quarterly operating
results.
Due
to
the factors noted above and the other risks discussed in this section, one
should not rely on quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations
as an indication of future performance.
Governmental
regulation and legal uncertainties of the Internet may restrict AccessMedia's
business or raise its costs.
There
are
currently few laws or regulations that specifically regulate communications
or
commerce on the Internet. Laws and regulations may be adopted in the future,
however, that address issues including content, copyrights, distribution,
antitrust matters, user privacy, pricing, and the characteristics and quality
of
products and services. An increase in regulation or the application of existing
laws to the Internet could significantly increase its costs of operations and
harm AccessMedia's business. For example, the Communications Decency Act of
1996
sought to prohibit the transmission of certain types of information and content
over the Web. Additionally, several telecommunications companies have petitioned
the Federal Communications Commission to regulate Internet service providers
and
online service providers in a manner similar to long distance telephone carriers
and to impose access fees on these companies. Imposition of access fees could
increase the cost of transmitting data over the Internet. Moreover, it may
take
years to determine the extent to which existing laws relating to issues such
as
property ownership, obscenity, libel and personal privacy are applicable to
the
Internet or the application of laws and regulations from jurisdictions whose
laws do not currently apply to its business.
If
the
federal or state governments impose sales and use taxes on Internet sales,
this
could curtail the use of the Internet as a commerce channel. Due to the global
nature of the Internet, it is possible that multiple federal, state or foreign
jurisdictions might inconsistently regulate Internet activities. Any of these
developments could harm AccessMedia's business.
The
regulatory environment with respect to online media and data privacy practices
is also evolving. Electronic privacy is a public and governmental concern in
the
United States. The Federal Trade Commission has increasingly focused on issues
affecting online media, particularly online privacy and security issues.
Foreign
legislation has been enacted, and there is federal and state legislation pending
that is aimed at regulating the collection and use of personal data from
Internet users. For example, the European Union has adopted directives to
address privacy and electronic data collection concerns, which limit the manner
in which the personal data of Internet users may be collected and processed.
AccessMedia's relationships with its customers will often involve the collection
of personal data.
The
enactment of new legislation, changes in the regulatory climate, or the
expansion, enforcement or interpretation of existing laws could preclude us
from
offering some or all of AccessMedia services or expose AccessMedia to additional
costs and expenses, require substantial changes to its business or otherwise
substantially harm its business. Further, additional legislation or regulation
could be proposed or enacted at any time in the future, which could materially
and adversely affect its business.
AccessMedia
depends on a limited number of third parties for support, distribution and
development services.
AccessMedia
depends on agreements with a limited number of third parties, particularly
Alchemy, which is an affiliate of AccessMedia. Alchemy provides office and
operating space, staffing, technical services and consulting, bandwidth and
hosting, network infrastructure and other related services. Given the scope
of
the services provided by Alchemy, it is AccessMedia's most significant vendor
relationship. If it is unable to provide appropriate levels of service as
AccessMedia's business grows or AccessMedia's relationship does not prove
workable, AccessMedia will be forced to seek new providers and its ability
to
locate cost-effective relationships is not proven.
AccessMedia
depends on Internet advertising to promote our products and
services.
AccessMedia
depends in part on the use of online advertisements to attract new users.
AccessMedia buys these advertisements from third parties to promote its products
and services. AccessMedia believes that its business will continue to rely
on
this method for attracting its audience. If it is unable to purchase these
advertisements on cost-effective terms, this could limit AccessMedia's ability
to attract users cost-effectively. If online advertising become less effective
or more expensive, this method may not remain a useful means of attracting
new
users. If AccessMedia were unable to continue to obtain Internet advertising
on
a cost-effective basis, its ability to attract new users would be impaired,
which could harm its business.
If
AccessMedia fails to sustain and expand the number of users who install its
software or fails to attract advertisers, it will not be able to sustain or
increase revenue.
Advertising
is currently a significant part of our proposed revenues. The success of
AccessMedia's business depends in part on its ability to offer its advertising
customers access to a large audience, comprised of users who have downloaded
our
software products. As a result, it is critical to our success that we
continually add substantial numbers of new users. In addition, we must attract
users who respond to our ads by clicking through to advertisers’ web pages or
purchasing the advertisers’ products, because these click through and conversion
rates are critical to our ability to maintain and grow our advertising rates.
If
fewer users download the AccessMedia software, AccessMedia would not be able
to
maintain or expand the number of active users.
AccessMedia's
products and services may not perform as expected, which could harm its
business.
If
AccessMedia's services fail to perform properly, its customers and advertisers
may discontinue their use of AccessMedia's products and services. Despite
testing, AccessMedia's existing products or services may not perform as expected
due to unforeseen problems. Any defects may cause AccessMedia to incur
significant expenses and divert the attention of its management and key
personnel from other aspects of its business.
Negative
perceptions and adverse publicity concerning our business practices could damage
our reputation and harm our business.
The
digital media distribution industry is vulnerable to negative public perception.
Negative perception of our business practices or negative press reports linking
our services to questionable business practices of other companies in our
industry could damage AccessMedia's reputation, cause new users not to install
or existing users to uninstall the AccessMedia software or cause consumers
to
use technologies that impede our ability to deliver ads. This negative
perception could also lead to increased regulation of our industry or other
regulations that adversely affect our business practices. Any of these events
could reduce the demand for our services among advertisers and significantly
harm our business.
System
failures could damage AccessMedia's reputation and harm its
business.
The
continuous and uninterrupted performance of AccessMedia's systems is critical
to
its success. AccessMedia must protect these systems against damage from fire,
power loss, water damage, earthquakes, telecommunications failures, viruses,
vandalism and other malicious acts, and similar unexpected adverse events.
AccessMedia's operations depend upon its ability to maintain and protect its
computer systems, data centers and server locations. AccessMedia's data center
and primary operations are located in California, an area susceptible to seismic
activity and possible power outages. AccessMedia cannot eliminate the risk
of
downtime caused by factors such as natural disasters and other events. Further,
individuals may attempt to breach our network security, such as hackers, which
could damage its network. The occurrence of any of these events could harm
its
business.
AccessMedia's
market may undergo rapid technological change, and its future success will
depend on its ability to develop and launch products and services of interest
to
consumers.
If
new
industry standards and practices emerge in the Internet and online media
industry, AccessMedia's existing services, technology and systems may become
obsolete. AccessMedia cannot assure you that it will be able to address
technological change in its industry in a timely fashion. AccessMedia's products
and services are relatively new in their current form and it cannot rely upon
historical customer acceptance. Additionally, AccessMedia's technology which
involves peer-to-peer networking may not be acceptable to consumers or, if
accepted, may fall from favor and require it to develop new products and
services.
AccessMedia
depends on the development of Internet infrastructure for its future
growth.
AccessMedia's
success depends on the continued acceptance and growth of the Internet as a
commercial and business medium. The use of the Internet for commerce and
business could be hindered due to concerns related to the security and privacy
of information on the Internet. Further, for AccessMedia's business to succeed,
Internet infrastructure must support and grow the broadband access which is
necessary to support its products and services. The Internet has experienced
increased traffic, widespread computer viruses and outages of service, which
have caused frequent periods of decreased performance. If Internet usage
continues to grow rapidly or if outages occur, the Internet’s infrastructure may
not be able to support these demands, and its performance and reliability may
decline.
Growth
could strain AccessMedia's personnel and infrastructure resources, which could
prevent it from successfully implementing its business
plan.
AccessMedia
is currently expecting a period of rapid growth in its headcount and operations,
which will place a significant strain on its management, administrative,
operational and financial infrastructure. AccessMedia anticipates that further
growth will be required to increase its user and advertiser base. AccessMedia's
success will depend in part upon the ability of its senior management to manage
this growth effectively. To manage the expected growth of its operations and
personnel, AccessMedia will need to continue to improve its operational,
financial and management controls and its reporting systems and procedures.
If
AccessMedia fails to successfully manage its growth, it will be unable to
execute its business plan.
SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS
Date,
Time and Place of Meeting
The
accompanying proxy is solicited by the board of directors of IMSI for use at
the
special meeting of shareholders to be held on [January _____, 2006, at 10:00
a.m., local time, at ___________________], California. IMSI’s telephone number
is (415) 878-4000.
These
proxy solicitation materials were mailed on or about [__], 2005 to all
shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting.
Record
Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Outstanding Shares
The
IMSI
board of directors has fixed the close of business on [__________], 2005 as
the
record date for determination of the shareholders of IMSI entitled to notice
of,
and to vote at, the IMSI special meeting of shareholders or any adjournment
or
postponement thereof. Only IMSI shareholders of record at the close of business
on the record date will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the IMSI
special meeting of shareholders or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
IMSI shareholders will have one vote for each share of IMSI common stock that
they owned on the IMSI record date, exercisable in person or by a properly
executed and delivered proxy with respect to the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders.
At
the
close of business on the IMSI record date, there were [29,830,877] shares of
IMSI common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the IMSI
special meeting of shareholders.
Purpose
of the IMSI Special Meeting of Stockholders
At
the
IMSI special meeting of shareholders, shareholders will be asked to:
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consider
and vote on a proposal to change the state of incorporation of IMSI
from
California to Delaware by merging IMSI with and into a wholly owned
subsidiary of IMSI that is incorporated under the laws of Delaware,
referred to as the Reincorporation Proposal, which reincorporation
will
cause certain changes to IMSI's articles of incorporation and by-laws
and
cause IMSI's name to be changed to Broadcaster,
Inc;
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approve
a reverse one for two stock split of IMSI common
stock;
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approve
the amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan which will
result in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the plan
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split);
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approve
any adjournments of the meeting to another time or place, as necessary
or
appropriate to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals;
and
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conduct
any other business that properly comes before the meeting or any
adjournments or postponements
thereof.
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Quorum;
Abstentions; Broker Non-Votes
There
must be a quorum for the IMSI special meeting of shareholders to be held. The
holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding IMSI common stock entitled
to vote, present in person or represented by a properly executed and delivered
proxy, will constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business at
the
IMSI special meeting of shareholders. Only IMSI shareholders of record on the
record date will be entitled to vote at the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders. All shares of IMSI common stock represented at the IMSI special
meeting of shareholders, but not voting, including broker non-votes (i.e.,
shares held by brokers or nominees which are represented at the meeting, but
with respect to which such broker or nominee is not empowered to vote on a
particular purpose) and abstentions, will be counted as present for determining
the presence or absence of a quorum but will not be counted as having been
voted
on any proposal. Consequently, an abstention from voting or a broker non-vote
on
a proposal will have the effect of a vote against the proposals.
Voting
by IMSI Directors and Executive Officers
On
[_________], 2005, the record date for the IMSI special meeting of shareholders,
directors and executive officers of IMSI and their affiliates beneficially
owned
and were entitled to vote 5,011,704 (before giving effect to the reverse one
for
two stock split) outstanding shares of IMSI common stock including those which
could be acquired by the exercise of options within 60 days, or less than 15%
of
the shares of IMSI common stock outstanding on that date. A more detailed
description of the ownership of IMSI common stock by certain beneficial owners
and IMSI’s directors and executive officers is set forth on page of this
document.
Votes
Required
Required
Vote for Reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware (Proposal 1)
Approval
of the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware requires the affirmative vote of
a
majority of the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock. The
reincorporation will not be completed unless IMSI shareholders approve the
Reincorporation Proposal.
Required
Vote for Board Authorization to Effectuate a Reverse One for Two Stock Split
(Proposal 2)
Approval
of the proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse
one
for two stock split requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of IMSI common stock. The
reverse stock split will not be completed unless IMSI shareholders approve
the
Reverse Stock Split Proposal.
Required
Vote for Approval of an increase in the 2004 Stock Option Plan (Proposal
3)
Approval
of the proposal for approval of the amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option
Plan which will result in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock
options to the plan (before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split) requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares
of
IMSI common stock. The
increase in the 2004 Stock Option Plan will not be completed unless IMSI
shareholders approve the Stock Plan Increase Proposal.
Required
Vote for Approval of Adjournment of Special Meeting
If
necessary, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares
of
IMSI common stock present or represented by proxy at the special meeting,
whether or not a quorum is present, is required to adjourn the special meeting
for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies in favor of the
proposals.
Solicitation
of Proxies
This
solicitation is made on behalf of the IMSI board of directors, and IMSI will
pay
the costs of soliciting and obtaining the proxies, including the cost of
reimbursing banks, brokers and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries,
for
forwarding proxy materials to their principals. Proxies may be solicited,
without extra compensation, by IMSI’s officers, directors and employees by mail,
telephone, fax, personal interviews or other methods of communication.
Voting
of Proxies
The
proxy
card accompanying this document is solicited on behalf of the IMSI board of
directors for use at the special meeting. IMSI requests that you complete,
date
and sign the accompanying proxy card and return it promptly in the enclosed
postage-paid envelope or otherwise mail it to IMSI or its solicitor. All
properly signed proxies that IMSI receives prior to the vote at the meeting
and
that are not revoked will be voted at the IMSI special meeting of shareholders
in accordance with the instructions indicated on the proxies.
If
a
proxy is returned to IMSI without an indication as to how the shares of IMSI
common stock represented are to be voted, the IMSI common stock represented
by
the proxy will be voted FOR each of the proposals. Unless you check the box
on
your proxy withholding discretionary authority, the proxy holders may use their
discretion to vote on other matters relating to the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders. IMSI currently does not contemplate that any matters, other than
Proposals 1 through 3 will be considered at the IMSI special shareholders
meeting. If any other matters are properly brought before the meeting, the
persons named in the proxies will have discretion to vote on such matters in
accordance with their best judgment.
Stockholders
of record may vote by completing and returning the enclosed proxy card prior
to
the IMSI special meeting of shareholders, by voting in person at the IMSI
special meeting of shareholders or by submitting a signed proxy card at the
IMSI
special meeting of shareholders.
Revocability
of Proxies
You
have
the power to revoke your proxy at any time before your proxy is voted at the
IMSI special meeting of shareholders. Your proxy can be revoked in one of three
ways: (1) you can send a signed notice of revocation; (2) you can grant a new,
valid proxy bearing a later date; or (3) if you are a holder of record, you
can
attend the IMSI special meeting of shareholders and vote in person, which will
automatically cancel any proxy previously given, or you may revoke your proxy
in
person, but your attendance alone will not revoke any proxy that you have
previously given. If you choose either of the first two methods, you must submit
your notice of revocation or your new proxy to the corporate secretary of IMSI
no later than the beginning of the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders.
Please
note, however, that if your shares are held of record by a broker, bank, or
other nominee and you wish to vote at the special meeting of shareholders,
you
must bring to the special meeting of shareholders a letter from the broker,
bank
or other nominee confirming your beneficial ownership of the
shares.
Recommendations
of the IMSI Board of Directors
Proposal
No. 1
IMSI’s
board of directors, has determined that the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware
is advisable, that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders
that
IMSI reincorporate in Delaware, and that the reincorporation is fair to IMSI
and
its shareholders. IMSI’s board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders
vote FOR the reincorporation. For a more complete description of the
recommendation of IMSI’s board of directors, see “The Reincorporation Merger -
Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors” beginning on page of
this
document.
IMSI’s
board of directors has also determined that the acquisition of AccessMedia,
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the other transactions contemplated by the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement are advisable and in the best interests of and
fair
to IMSI and its shareholders. IMSI has entered into the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and intends to consummate the acquisition after effectuating the
reincorporation. Under
Delaware law, if the reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the
AccessMedia Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote
on the AccessMedia Acquisition or the AccessMedia Merger Agreement. For a more
complete description of the recommendation of IMSI’s board of directors, see
“The AccessMedia Acquisition - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors”
beginning on page of
this
document.
Proposal
No. 2
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the reverse one for two stock split
may
be advisable and in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders. IMSI’s
board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote FOR the proposal
to
authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate the reverse one for two stock
split). For a more complete description of the recommendation of IMSI’s board of
directors, see “Reverse Stock Split - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of
Directors” beginning on page of
this
document.
Proposal
No. 3
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the amendment of the 2004 Incentive
Stock
Option Plan which will result in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common
stock options to the plan (before giving effect to the reverse one for two
stock
split) is advisable and that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders. IMSI’s board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote
FOR the proposal to amend the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan which will result
in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the plan (before
giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split). For a more complete
description of the recommendation of IMSI’s board of directors, see “Option Plan
Increase - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors” beginning on page
of
this
document.
Your
vote is important. Accordingly, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy
card whether or not you plan to attend the IMSI special meeting of shareholders
in person.
PROPOSAL
NO. 1 - REINCORPORATION IN DELAWARE
This
section of this document describes the principal aspects of the reincorporation
of IMSI in Delaware. While IMSI believes that this description covers the
material terms of the reincorporation and the related transactions, this summary
may not contain all of the information that is important to IMSI shareholders.
You can obtain a more complete understanding of the merger by reading the
Reincorporation Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this document as
Annex
A and incorporated herein by reference. You are encouraged to read the
Reincorporation Agreement and the other annexes to this document carefully
and
in their entirety.
The
Reincorporation
Shareholders
will be asked to approve a proposal to change the state of incorporation of
IMSI
from California to Delaware. The Board of Directors believes that it is in
the
best interests of IMSI and its shareholders to obtain the advantages offered
by
Delaware law.
The
proposal regarding reincorporation and certain differences between applicable
California and Delaware laws are summarized below. The summary is not complete.
It is qualified in its entirety by reference to: (a) the Agreement of Merger
(the "Reincorporation Agreement") between IMSI (sometimes referred to as the
"California Company") and a newly-formed Delaware corporation named
"Broadcaster, Inc." that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI and that would
become the new public company after the reincorporation ("IMSI Delaware");
(b)
the Certificate of Incorporation of IMSI Delaware (the "Delaware Certificate");
(c) the Bylaws of IMSI Delaware (the "Delaware Bylaws"); (d) the Articles of
Incorporation of IMSI (the "California Articles"); (e) the Bylaws of IMSI (the
"California Bylaws"); (f) the Delaware General Corporation Law and related
case
law (the "Delaware Law") and (g) the California General Corporation Law and
related case law (the "California Law"). The Agreement, the Delaware Certificate
and the Delaware Bylaws are attached to this proxy statement as Annexes A,
B and
C, respectively. The California Articles and the California Bylaws are available
for inspection at the principal office of IMSI and will also be sent to
shareholders on request at a nominal charge to cover costs. Requests should
be
directed to International Microcomputer Software, Inc., 100 Rowland Way, Suite
300, Novato, CA 94945, telephone (415) 878-4000.
If
approved, the reincorporation will be accomplished by merging IMSI into IMSI
Delaware (the "Reincorporation Merger"). After the Reincorporation Merger,
IMSI
Delaware will continue to operate the business of IMSI under the name
Broadcaster, Inc. The reincorporation itself will not result in any change
in
the business, management or personnel, fiscal year, financial condition or
location of the headquarters or other facilities of IMSI. The directors elected
at the 2005 Annual Meeting will be the directors of IMSI Delaware. IMSI Delaware
will continue all stock option plans of IMSI. Each option to purchase shares
of
IMSI's common stock under these plans will become an option to purchase the
same
number of shares of IMSI Delaware's common stock at the same price and on the
same terms and conditions as is presently the case (subject to adjustment for
the stock split discussed below). IMSI Delaware will also continue all other
employee benefit arrangements of IMSI without change.
When
the
Reincorporation Merger becomes effective, each outstanding share of IMSI's
common stock, no par value, will become one (1) share of IMSI Delaware's common
stock, $0.001 par value per share. Each stock certificate representing
outstanding shares of IMSI's common stock will then represent the same number
of
shares of IMSI Delaware's common stock. The common stock of IMSI is listed
for
trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, and after the Reincorporation Merger IMSI
Delaware's common stock will continue to be traded on the OTC Bulletin Board
but
under a new symbol representative of its new name Broadcaster, Inc..
Under
the
California Law, shareholders have the right to exercise so-called "dissenters'
rights" in connection with certain mergers and to receive in cash the appraised
fair value of their shares. However, the California Law does not grant
dissenters' rights in connection with mergers such as the Reincorporation
Merger.
Principal
Reasons for the Reincorporation
Well-Established
Principles of Corporate Governance. As IMSI plans for the future, the Board
of
Directors and management believe it essential to be able to draw upon
well-established principles of corporate governance in making legal and business
decisions. The Delaware Law includes numerous judicial precedents that address
required and permitted conduct of corporations and their boards of directors.
The California Law includes far fewer such precedents. IMSI believes that
shareholders will benefit from the well-established principles of the Delaware
Law.
Predictability,
Flexibility and Responsiveness to Corporate Needs. Delaware has adopted
comprehensive and flexible corporate laws which are revised regularly to meet
changing business circumstances. The Delaware Legislature is particularly
sensitive to issues regarding corporate law and is especially responsive to
developments in modern corporate law. In addition, Delaware offers a system
of
specialized chancery courts to deal quickly and efficiently with corporate
law
questions. These courts have developed considerable expertise in dealing with
corporate issues as well as a substantial and influential body of case law
construing Delaware's corporate law. In addition, the Delaware Secretary of
State is particularly flexible, expert and responsible in its administration
of
the filings required for mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Delaware has become the preferred domicile for most major American corporations
and Delaware Law and administrative practices have become comparatively
well-known and widely understood. As a result of these factors, it is
anticipated that Delaware Law will provide greater efficiency, predictability
and flexibility in IMSI's legal affairs than is presently available under
California Law.
Increased
Ability to Attract and Retain Qualified Directors. IMSI seeks to continue to
attract and retain the most capable individuals available to serve as its
directors and officers. The Delaware Law permits corporations to limit the
liability of directors and provide indemnification to its directors and officers
to a somewhat greater degree than has traditionally been the case under
California law. The Board of Directors thus believes that reincorporation can
be
a factor in attracting quality individuals to the Board and management,
encouraging existing directors and officers to continue to serve in these
capacities and freeing those persons to make corporate decisions on the merits
rather than out of a desire to avoid personal liability. Although to date IMSI
has not experienced difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified directors
and officers, personal liability is increasingly expressed as a concern. One
reason is that, in November 1996, California's voters were asked to approve
a
law that could have expanded the liability and further limited the
indemnification rights of directors and officers in connection with certain
lawsuits based on securities laws (Proposition 211). Although voters rejected
that proposal, it is possible that, in the future, California will enact laws
that adversely affect the ability of corporations incorporated in that state
to
attract and retain quality directors and officers.
Certain
Possible Disadvantages
Despite
the belief of the Board of Directors that the proposed reincorporation is in
the
best interests of IMSI and its shareholders, it should be noted that Delaware
Law provides shareholders different protections relative to other domiciles.
The
next section of this proxy statement discusses certain of those differences.
In
addition, the Delaware Certificate and the Delaware Bylaws contain certain
provisions that IMSI could have adopted but has not adopted, which affect the
relative rights and powers of shareholders and management, and shareholders'
participation in corporate decision-making. These provisions are discussed
in
the next section of this proxy statement.
Proposal
APPROVAL
OF THE PROPOSED REINCORPORATION BY SHAREHOLDERS WILL CONSTITUTE APPROVAL OF
THE
AGREEMENT, THE REINCORPORATION MERGER, THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE, THE DELAWARE
BYLAWS, THE ASSUMPTION BY THE DELAWARE COMPANY OF THE CALIFORNIA COMPANY'S
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS AND THE CHANGE OF THE CALIFORNIA
COMPANY’S NAME.
In
accordance with California Law, the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of common stock is required for approval of the
reincorporation proposal. IMSI expects to complete the Reincorporation Merger
promptly if and after shareholders grant that approval.
Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations
The
following discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, or the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder, and existing
administrative interpretations and court decisions, all of which are subject
to
change, possibly with retroactive effect. Any such change could affect the
continuing validity of the following discussion.
The
Reincorporation is intended to constitute a reorganization within the meaning
of
Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to which no gain or loss
will be recognized by shareholders as a result of the reincorporation. IMSI
has
not and does not intend to obtain an opinion that, for federal income tax
purposes that the Reincorporation will qualify under Section 368 of the Internal
Revenue Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized by IMSI shareholders
as
a result of the Reincorporation. Accordingly, IMSI shareholders are urged to
consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences to them as a result
of
the reincorporation, including the applicable Federal, state, local and foreign
tax consequences.
This
discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that
may
be important to you in light of your particular circumstances or if you are
subject to special rules. Moreover, the discussion does not address any
non-income tax or any foreign, state or local tax consequences of the
reincorporation.
To
ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, IMSI stockholders
are hereby notified that: (a) any discussion of federal tax issues in this
information statement is not intended or written by us to be relied upon, and
cannot be relied upon by IMSI stockholders for the purpose of avoiding penalties
that may be imposed on imsi stockholders under the Internal Revenue Code; (b)
such discussion is written to support the promotion or marketing of the
transactions or matters addressed herein; and (c) IMSI stockholders should
seek
advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax
advisor.
Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE REINCORPORATION
OF IMSI IN DELAWARE.
CERTAIN
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE
LAW
There
are
certain ways in which, by causing IMSI to be governed by the Delaware Law,
the
Delaware Certificate and the Delaware Bylaws, reincorporation will alter the
rights and powers of shareholders and management, and reduce shareholder
participation in certain corporate decisions. In addition, IMSI Delaware could
implement additional changes in the future that further alter the rights and
powers of stockholders and management. Some of those changes could be effected
by amendments to the Delaware Certificate after stockholder approval. Others
could be effected by amendments to the Delaware Bylaws without stockholder
approval. To reflect the language difference found in the respective statutes
of
the two states, the following discussion uses the word "shareholder" with
respect to California and "stockholder" with respect to Delaware.
The
following is a summary list of the subject matter of the principal changes
that
will be effected by reincorporating from California to Delaware. A discussion
of
such principal changes follows.
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Shareholder
Action by Written Consent
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Special
Shareholder Meetings
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Advance
Notice Requirement for shareholder Proposals and Director
Nominations
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Single
Class of Directors
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Filling
Board Vacancies
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Amendment
of Certificate or Articles of
Incorporation
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Shareholder/Stockholder
Approval
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Rights
of Dissenting Shareholders
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Dividends
and Stock Repurchases
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Inspection
of Shareholder List
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Shareholder
Votes on Certain Transactions and
Events
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Interested
Director Transactions
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Shareholder
Derivative Suits
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Application
of California Law After
Reincorporation
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Shareholder
Action by Written Consent.
The
Delaware Certificate provides that stockholders may act only at an annual or
special meeting of stockholders and not by written consent. The California
Law
permits California corporations to include a similar provision in its articles
of incorporation. However, the California Articles do not contain such a
provision, and the California Bylaws specifically provide for shareholders
to
act by written consent. The elimination of the right of shareholders to act
by
written consent could make more difficult or discourage attempts to acquire
control of IMSI or wage a proxy contest.
Special
Shareholder Meetings.
The
Delaware Bylaws provide that special meetings of stockholders can be called
only
by the Board of Directors, the Chair of the Board or the President of IMSI
Delaware. The Delaware Bylaws also limit the business permitted to be conducted
at special meetings of stockholders to matters which the Board of Directors
brings before those meetings. Under the California Law and as set forth in
the
California Bylaws, a special meeting of shareholders may be called by a
corporation's board of directors, the Chairman of the Board, its President
or
holders of stock entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at
a
meeting (five percent under certain circumstances).
Cumulative
Voting.
Cumulative voting enables less than half the shares that vote for directors
to
elect one or more (but not a majority of) directors. Under non-cumulative
voting, a majority of the shares that vote elects all the directors. Both the
Delaware Law and the California Law permit corporations like IMSI to eliminate
(or, in Delaware, not to grant) rights to elect directors by cumulative voting.
The California Bylaws do not eliminate cumulative voting and, therefore,
shareholders currently have that right. Because the Delaware Certificate does
not grant stockholders the right to elect directors by cumulative voting,
stockholders will not have that right if IMSI reincorporates in
Delaware.
Advance
Notice Requirement for Shareholder Proposals and Director
Nominations.
There is
no specific statutory requirement under either California or Delaware law with
regard to advance notice of director nominations and shareholder proposals.
Without a bylaw restriction, director nominations and shareholder proposals
may
be made without advance notice at the annual meeting. However, federal
securities laws generally provide that shareholder proposals that the proponent
wishes to include in IMSI's proxy materials must be received not less than
120
days in advance of the date of the proxy statement released in connection with
the previous year's annual meeting.
The
Delaware Bylaws provide that in order for director nominations or shareholder
proposals to be properly brought before the meeting, the shareholder must have
delivered timely notice to the Secretary of IMSI. The California Bylaws do
not
include such an advance notice requirement. To be timely under the Delaware
Bylaws, notice must be delivered not less than 120 days prior to the anniversary
of the mailing date for the previous year's annual meeting. If no annual meeting
was held in the previous year or the date of the annual meeting has been
advanced by more than 30 days from the date contemplated at the time of the
previous year's proxy statement, the Delaware Bylaws provide that notice must
be
given not later than the close of business on the tenth day following the day
on
which the date of the annual meeting is publicly announced.
Business
Combinations.
The
Delaware Law subjects to special stockholder approval requirements certain
transactions involving a corporation and significant stockholders. The
California Law also has provisions that address certain transactions with
significant shareholders and with certain other parties as well.
Under
Section 203 of the Delaware Law ("Section 203"), certain "business combinations"
with an "interested stockholder" are subject to a three-year moratorium unless
specified conditions are met. The three-year period begins when the interested
stockholder attains that status. With exceptions, an interested stockholder
is a
person or group that "owns" at least 15 percent of the corporation's outstanding
voting stock or is affiliated with the corporation and owned at least 15 percent
of such stock at any time within three years. A person is deemed to own shares,
for this purpose, if that person beneficially owns the shares, has a right
to
acquire them, has a right to vote them (subject to exceptions) or is party
to an
agreement regarding their acquisition, holding, voting or disposition with
the
person that beneficially owns them. "Business combinations" include, among
other
transactions: (a) mergers with or caused by the interested stockholder; (b)
certain sales or other dispositions of assets to the interested stockholder
if
the market value of the assets equals at least ten percent of the total market
value of the corporation's consolidated assets or outstanding stock; (c) certain
issuances of stock by the corporation to the interested stockholder; and (d)
certain loans, advances, guarantees, pledges and other benefits extended to,
or
conferred upon, the interested stockholder.
The
three-year moratorium does not apply if: (a) before the stockholder became
an
interested stockholder, the board of directors approved the business combination
or the transaction that caused the person to become an interested stockholder;
(b) the interested stockholder owns 85 percent of the corporation's voting
stock
after completion of the transaction that caused the stockholder to become an
interested stockholder (certain shares are excluded from this 85 percent
calculation) or (c) at the time the person became an interested stockholder
or
after that time, the board approved the business combination and the combination
is also approved by holders of 66 2/3 percent of the voting stock not owned
by
the interested stockholder. Although a Delaware corporation may elect not to
be
governed by Section 203, IMSI Delaware does not intend to make that election.
Accordingly, Section 203 will apply to IMSI Delaware.
IMSI
believes that Section 203 may have the effect of encouraging potential acquirers
to negotiate with IMSI Delaware's Board of Directors instead of launching a
hostile acquisition attempt. Section 203 also has the effect of limiting the
ability of potential acquirers to make a two-tiered bid for a Delaware
corporation in which all stockholders would not be treated equally. Section
203
may deter potential unfriendly offers or other efforts to obtain control of
IMSI
Delaware that are not approved by its Board of Directors. It could, therefore,
deprive stockholders of opportunities to realize a premium on their
stock.
The
California Law requires that holders of common stock receive common stock in
a
merger of a California corporation with the holder of more than 50 percent
but
less than 90 percent of such common stock, unless all the shareholders approve
the merger or the California Department of Corporations approves the merger
after a hearing as to fairness. This provision may have the effect of making
a
cash-out merger by a majority shareholder more difficult to accomplish and
deterring a tender offer that would precede such a merger.
The
California Law also provides that, with exceptions, when a tender offer or
a
proposal for a reorganization or sale of assets is made by an "interested party"
(in general, a controlling or managing party of the target corporation), a
fairness opinion regarding the consideration to be paid to shareholders must
be
delivered to the shareholders. Furthermore, if a tender for shares or vote
is
sought pursuant to an interested party's proposal and another party makes a
later proposal at least ten days before the date of acceptance of the interested
party's tender or proposal, the shareholders must be informed of the later
offer
and be afforded a reasonable opportunity to withdraw any vote, consent, proxy
or
tendered shares. The Delaware Law has no comparable provision.
Liability
of Directors.
The
California Articles provide for the elimination of personal monetary liability
of directors to the fullest extent permitted by the California Law. The Delaware
Certificate provides for the elimination of personal monetary liability of
directors to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware Law.
The
Delaware Law may permit somewhat broader elimination of such liability than
the
California Law permits. The Delaware Law permits the elimination of personal
monetary liability of a director to the corporation or its stockholders for
breaches of the director's fiduciary duty, other than for: (a) breaches of
the
director's duty of loyalty; (b) acts or omissions not in good faith or which
involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (c) unlawful
dividends or stock repurchases and (d) transactions from which the director
derived an improper personal benefit. The California Law permits the elimination
of personal monetary liability of a director in actions brought by or in right
of the corporation for breaches of the director's duties to the corporation
and
its shareholders, other than for (among other things): (a) acts or omissions
that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing or culpable violation of law;
(b) acts or omissions the director believes to be contrary to the best interests
of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good
faith; (c) transactions from which the director derived an improper personal
benefit; (d) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's
duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the
director was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of
performing the director's duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation
or its shareholders; and (e) acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused
pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's duties
to
the corporation or its shareholders.
Indemnification.
California and Delaware both permit corporations to indemnify their officers,
directors, employees and other agents under certain circumstances. While the
indemnification provisions of the California Law and the Delaware Law are
similar, they differ in certain respects.
The
California Law permits indemnification for expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection
with third party actions (i.e., actions not brought by the corporation or
derivatively on behalf of the corporation) if the person to be indemnified
acted
in good faith and in a manner that person reasonably believed to be in the
best
interests of the corporation and its shareholders, as determined by a majority
vote of a disinterested quorum of the directors, independent legal counsel
(if a
quorum of independent directors is not obtainable), a majority vote of a quorum
of the shareholders (excluding shares owned by the indemnified party) or the
court handling the action. The Delaware Law permits such indemnification if
the
person to be indemnified is determined to have acted in good faith and in a
manner that person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation. The Delaware Law therefore appears to permit
indemnification even though the indemnified person is unable to demonstrate
that
his or her conduct was reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the
corporation.
Both
the
California Law and the Delaware Law also permit indemnification for expenses
(but not judgments, fines, settlements or other amounts) actually and reasonably
incurred in actions brought directly by the corporation or derivatively on
the
corporation's behalf. However, no such indemnification is permitted if the
person is adjudged liable to the corporation in the performance of that person's
duties to the corporation and its shareholders, unless and to the extent a
court
determines that indemnification is appropriate.
The
California Law further provides that the corporation cannot indemnify amounts
paid in settling or otherwise disposing of such an action without court approval
or for expenses incurred in defending such an action which is settled or
otherwise disposed of without court approval. The Delaware Law allows
indemnification of such amounts paid and expenses incurred in connection with
direct or derivative actions that are settled or otherwise disposed of without
court approval.
The
California Law requires indemnification against expenses actually and reasonably
incurred in direct, derivative and third party actions when the individual
has
successfully defended the action on the merits. The Delaware Law requires such
indemnification in connection with a successful defense on the merits or
otherwise. Accordingly, the Delaware Law requires indemnification where the
individual prevails for "technical" reasons such as the bar of an applicable
statute of limitations.
The
California Law permits corporations to include in their articles of
incorporation a provision that extends the scope of indemnification through
agreements, bylaws or other corporate action beyond that specifically authorized
by statute. Similarly, the Delaware Law states that the indemnification provided
by statute is not exclusive of any other indemnification rights under any
by-law, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or
otherwise. This feature of the Delaware Law is potentially broader than the
California provision, because the California provision states that any such
"excess" indemnification cannot extend to conduct from which directors may
not
be exonerated by a provision in the articles of incorporation. The Delaware
provision does not contain a similar requirement. Both the California Bylaws
and
the Delaware Certificate provide for "excess" indemnification.
There
has
never been, nor is there any pending or, to IMSI's knowledge, threatened
litigation or other proceeding involving any of its directors in which the
rights of IMSI or its shareholders would have been or would be affected if
IMSI
were already a Delaware corporation as set forth in this reincorporation
proposal. In considering the reincorporation proposal, the Board recognized
that
the individual directors have a personal interest in obtaining the benefits
of
the Delaware Law and that the expense to IMSI might be greater after
reincorporation to the extent any director or officer is indemnified in
circumstances where indemnification would not be available under the California
Law. The Board believes, however, that the overall effect of reincorporation
is
to provide a legal environment that enhances IMSI's ability to continue to
attract and retain high quality directors and officers. Moreover, the risk
of
possible greater expenditures for indemnification obligations is believed
offset, at least in part, by more favorable Directors and Officers liability
insurance premiums if IMSI reincorporates as a Delaware
corporation.
Single
Class of Directors.
The
California Company has a single class of directors and IMSI Delaware will have
a
single class of directors. That means that shareholders vote to elect all the
directors each year. By contrast, under a "classified" or "staggered" board,
directors are divided into classes and shareholders vote for the members of
only
one class at each annual shareholder meeting. One possible effect of a
classified board is that dissident shareholders cannot as easily or quickly
acquire control of the board. Classified boards are permitted under both the
California Law and the Delaware Law; however under the California Law if a
board
is divided into two classes the authorized number of directors must be at least
six, and if the board is divided into three classes the authorized number of
directors must be at least nine. The Delaware Law has no similar
requirement.
Removal
of Directors.
Under
the California Law, any director or the entire board may be removed, with or
without cause, with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares
entitled to vote. However, for corporations like IMSI that permit cumulative
voting, no director may be removed (unless the entire board is removed) if
the
number of votes cast against removal would be sufficient to elect the director
under cumulative voting.
Under
the
Delaware Law, a director of a corporation that does not have a classified board
may be removed with or without cause by the holders of a majority of the shares
then entitled to vote at an election of directors, subject to limitations for
corporations that permit cumulative voting. A director of a corporation that
has
a classified board can be removed only for cause, unless its certificate of
incorporation provides otherwise. As mentioned, IMSI Delaware will not have
a
classified board. The Delaware Bylaws provide that directors may be removed,
with or without cause, at an annual meeting or a special meeting of stockholders
called for that purpose. Therefore, after reincorporation, stockholders of
IMSI
Delaware will still be entitled to remove directors without cause. However,
minority stockholders who in some cases could have blocked removal will no
longer have that ability, because IMSI Delaware will not have cumulative
voting.
Filling
Board Vacancies.
Under
the California Law, shareholders may fill any vacancy on the board not otherwise
filled by the board. Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, the board
may fill any vacancy other than one caused by removal of a director. A vacancy
created by removal may be filled only by the shareholders, unless the
corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws also authorize the board
to
fill such vacancies. The California Bylaws do not permit the Board to fill
such
vacancies. Under the Delaware Law, vacancies and newly-created directorships
may
be filled by a majority of the directors then in office or by the stockholders,
unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws. Neither
the Delaware Certificate nor the Delaware Bylaws restrict the ability of IMSI
Delaware's stockholders to fill board vacancies.
Size
of the Board.
The
California Bylaws specify that the exact number of directors will be fixed
from
time to time by a bylaw adopted by the shareholders. IMSI currently has seven
(7) directors. The Delaware Bylaws establish a range of five (5) through nine
(9) authorized directors, with the exact number to be determined by board
resolution. The initial fixed number of authorized directors for IMSI Delaware
will be Seven (7).
Amendment
of Certificate or Articles of Incorporation.
Under
both the Delaware Law and the California Law, a corporation's certificate or
articles of incorporation may be amended only if the amendment is approved
by
the board and by holders of a majority of its outstanding voting
shares.
Amendment
of Bylaws.
The
bylaws of a California corporation may be amended by shareholders holding a
majority of the outstanding voting shares or by the board. However, if the
number or range of directors is specified in the bylaws, that provision can
only
be changed with shareholder approval. Shareholders of a California corporation
can adopt a bylaw limiting the power of the board to amend the bylaws. Under
the
Delaware Law, the bylaws may be amended only by the stockholders, unless the
corporation's certificate of incorporation also confers that power on the board.
The Delaware Certificate authorizes IMSI Delaware's Board of Directors to amend
the Delaware Bylaws. Accordingly, the Board of IMSI Delaware will have the
ability to change the range of the number of directors without stockholder
approval. The Board of IMSI does not have that ability.
Shareholder/Stockholder
Approval.
The
California Law and the Delaware Law differ with respect to the circumstances
under which holders of a corporation’s securities are entitled to approve of a
merger. For example, under the Delaware Law, no vote of stockholders of a
constituent corporation is necessary to authorize a merger such as the Access
Media Merger. By contrast, the California Law requires that the principal terms
of a merger must be approved by the outstanding shares of each class of each
corporation the approval of whose board is required to effect such merger.
In
turn, the California Law requires that a reorganization or a share exchange
tender offer must be approved by the board of the corporation in control of
any
constituent corporation. Therefore, under the California Law, the shareholders
would be entitled to approve of a merger such as the AccessMedia Acquisition
whereas, under the Delaware Law, the stockholders are not entitled to approve
of
a merger such as the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Rights
of Dissenting Shareholders.
Under
both the California Law and the Delaware Law, a shareholder of a corporation
that participates in certain major transactions may receive cash equal to the
fair value (Delaware) or fair market value (California) of the shareholder's
stock in lieu of the consideration the shareholder would have received in the
transaction, if the shareholder follows certain procedures. The California
Law
and the Delaware Law differ with respect to the circumstances under which such
dissenters' rights are available. The Delaware Law does not require dissenters'
rights with respect to: (a) a sale of assets; (b) a merger if the shares of
the
corporation are listed on a national securities exchange or designated as a
national market system security on an inter-dealer quotation system by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or (c) a merger in which the
corporation survives and, as in the case of the AccessMedia Acquisition, no
vote
of its stockholders is required to approve the merger. The California exceptions
for dissenters' rights in mergers are somewhat different from Delaware's. Under
the California Law, dissenters' rights are available for certain mergers
involving California corporations. Accordingly, under the California Law, the
shareholders would be entitled to dissenters’ rights whereas under the Delaware
Law, the stockholders are not entitled to such dissenters’ rights.
Dividends
and Stock Repurchases.
Both the
California Law and the Delaware Law impose limitations on a corporation's
ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to shareholders or redeem
their stock. These laws are intended to protect creditors. Under the California
Law, such distributions generally are limited either to retained earnings or
to
an amount that would leave the corporation with tangible assets equal in value
to at least 125 percent of its liabilities and with current assets at least
equal in value to its current liabilities (or 125 percent of its current
liabilities if the average pre-tax and pre-interest earnings for the preceding
two fiscal years were less than its average interest expense for those years).
In general, the Delaware Law permits distributions and stock repurchases out
of
surplus or, in the case of a dividend, if there is no surplus, out of net
profits for the current and immediately preceding fiscal years.
Certain
Loans.
The
California Law requires that any loan or guaranty by the corporation to or
for a
director or officer must be approved by shareholders, unless extended or granted
under a plan approved by shareholders. Shareholders may also approve a bylaw
authorizing the corporation's board of directors to approve loans or guaranties
to or for officers (including officers who are also directors), if the board
determines that the loan or guaranty may reasonably be expected to benefit
the
corporation. The California Bylaws contain such a provision. Under the Delaware
Law, a corporation may make loans to, guarantee the obligations of or otherwise
assist its officers or other employees (including any officer or other employee
who is also a director) when, in the board's judgment, such action may
reasonably be expected to benefit the corporation.
Inspection
of Shareholder List.
Both the
California Law and the Delaware Law allow any shareholder to inspect the
shareholder list for a purpose reasonably related to the shareholder's interest
as a shareholder. In addition, the California Law grants an absolute right
to
inspect and copy the shareholder list to holders of at least five percent of
a
corporation's voting shares and holders of at least one percent of such shares
who filed a "Schedule 14B" with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating
to the election of directors. The Delaware Law does not provide an absolute
right of inspection. Lack of access to shareholder records, even though
unrelated to a shareholder's interest as a shareholder, could result in
impairment of the shareholder's ability to coordinate support for or opposition
to proposals.
Shareholder
Votes on Certain Transactions and Events.
Both
California and Delaware law generally require that holders of at least a
majority of the outstanding voting shares of corporations that are merging
approve the merger. As set forth above, the Delaware Law contains a
supermajority stockholder voting requirement (66 2/3 percent of the voting
stock
not owned by the "interested stockholder") for certain "business combinations"
including mergers involving "interested stockholders."
The
Delaware Law does not require a vote by stockholders of a surviving corporation
in a merger (unless the corporation provides otherwise in its certificate of
incorporation) if: (a) the merger agreement does not amend the corporation's
existing certificate of incorporation; (b) each share of the surviving
corporation outstanding before the merger is unchanged in the merger; and (c)
the number of shares issued by the surviving corporation in the merger does
not
exceed 20 percent of the shares outstanding immediately before the merger.
The
California Law contains a similar exception from the shareholder approval
requirement for reorganizations where the shareholders immediately before the
reorganization will own equity securities immediately after the reorganization
constituting more than five-sixths of the voting power of the surviving or
acquiring corporation. Both the California Law and the Delaware Law also require
that a sale of all or substantially all of the corporation's assets be approved
by a majority of the corporation's voting shares, and the supermajority
stockholder voting requirement of Section 203 of the Delaware Law applies to
certain sales of assets by IMSI Delaware to an "interested
stockholder."
With
certain exceptions, the California Law also requires that mergers,
reorganizations, certain sales of assets and similar transactions be approved
by
a majority vote of each class of outstanding shares. The Delaware Law generally
does not require class voting, except in certain transactions involving an
amendment to the certificate of incorporation that adversely affects a specific
class of shares.
Interested
Director Transactions.
Under
the California Law, contracts and other transactions in which one or more of
a
corporation's directors have a material financial interest are not void or
voidable because of that interest if certain conditions are met. Under the
Delaware Law, contracts and other transactions in which one or more of a
corporation's directors or officers have a financial interest are not void
or
voidable because of that interest if certain conditions are met. With
exceptions, those conditions are similar under California and Delaware law.
Under both laws: (a) either the shareholders or the board must approve any
such
contract or transaction after disclosure of the material facts and, in the
case
of board approval, the contract or transaction must also be "just and
reasonable" (in California) or "fair" (in Delaware) to the corporation or (b)
the contract or transaction must have been just and reasonable or fair as to
the
corporation at the time it was approved. In the latter case, the California
Law
places the burden of proof on the interested director. Under the California
Law,
if shareholder approval is sought, the interested director is not entitled
to
vote the director's shares with respect to the contract or transaction. Also
under the California Law, if board approval is sought, the contract or
transaction must be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the directors
without counting the vote of the interested directors. However, interested
directors may be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. Under the
Delaware Law, if board approval is sought, the contract or transaction must
be
approved by a majority of the disinterested directors even if less than a
majority of a quorum. IMSI is not aware of any plans to propose any transaction
involving directors of IMSI.
Voting
by Ballot.
The
California Law provides that the election of directors may proceed in the manner
set forth in a corporation's bylaws. The California Bylaws provide for the
election of directors by voice vote or by ballot, unless before the voting
begins for the election of directors a shareholder demands voting by ballot,
in
which case such vote shall be by ballot. Under the Delaware Law, the right
to
vote by ballot may be restricted if so provided in the certificate of
incorporation. The Delaware Certificate provides that election of directors
need
not be by written ballot unless the bylaws so provide. The Delaware Bylaws
do
not require election of directors to be by ballot. Stockholders of IMSI Delaware
will therefore not be entitled to demand election by written ballot. It may
be
more difficult for a stockholder to contest the outcome of a vote that has
not
been conducted by written ballot.
Shareholder
Derivative Suits.
The
California Law provides that a shareholder bringing a derivative action on
behalf of a corporation need not have been a shareholder at the time of the
transaction to which the action relates if certain tests are met. In general,
under the Delaware Law a shareholder may only bring a derivative action if
the
shareholder was such at the time of the transaction. The California Law also
provides that the corporation or defendant in a derivative suit may seek a
court
order requiring that the plaintiff shareholder furnish a bond for security.
The
Delaware Law does not have such a feature.
Dissolution.
Under
the
California Law, holders of shares having 50 percent or more of the corporation's
total voting power may authorize a corporation's dissolution without board
approval. That right may not be modified by the articles of incorporation.
Under
the Delaware Law, unless the board approves the dissolution, the dissolution
must be approved by holders of shares having 100 percent of the corporation's
voting power.
Application
of California Law After Reincorporation.
Under
Section 2115 of the California Law, certain foreign corporations (i.e.,
corporations not organized under California law) are placed in a special
category if they have characteristics of ownership and operation which indicate
that they have significant contacts with California. So long as a Delaware
or
other foreign corporation is in this special category, and it does not qualify
for one of the statutory exemptions, it is subject to a number of key provisions
of the California Law applicable to corporations incorporated in California.
Among the more important provisions are those relating to the election and
removal of directors, cumulative voting, prohibition of classified boards of
directors, standards of liability and indemnification of directors,
distributions, dividends and repurchases of shares, shareholder meetings,
approval of certain corporate transactions, dissenters' and appraisal rights
and
inspection of corporate records. The enforceability of the provisions of Section
2115 of the California Law has been questioned in a number of Delaware court
opinions. Additionally, exemptions from Section 2115 are provided for
corporations whose shares are listed on a major national securities
exchange.
PROPOSAL
NO. 2: REVERSE ONE FOR TWO STOCK SPLIT
Reverse
Stock Split
Shareholders
will be asked to authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse one
for two stock split of IMSI's common stock whereby each outstanding two (2)
shares of common stock would be combined into and become one (1) share common
stock. The Board of Directors believes that it may in the best interests of
IMSI
and its shareholders to effectuate the reverse stock split.
General.
The
Board of Directors seeks authorization to effect a reverse stock split of IMSI’s
common stock if it deems it to be in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders. Pursuant to a reverse stock split, each outstanding two (2) shares
of common stock of IMSI would be combined into and become one (1) share of
common stock of IMSI Delaware. Approval of the this proposal will authorize
the
Board of Directors to implement a reverse stock split when and if it determines
it is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders. The actual timing
for
implementation, if any, of the reverse stock split will be determined by the
Board. IMSI currently anticipates that if it is implemented it will be
implemented on the closing date of the Reincorporation Merger.
Purpose
of the Reverse Stock Split.
The
principal reason for a reverse stock split is to increase the per share trading
price of our common stock, although there can be no assurance that the trading
price of our common stock would be maintained at such level.
In
evaluating whether or not to authorize the reverse stock split, in addition
to
the considerations described above, the Board of Directors will take into
account various negative factors associated with a reverse stock split. These
factors include: the negative perception of reverse stock splits held by some
investors, analysts and other stock market participants; the fact that the
stock
price of some companies that have effected reverse stock splits has subsequently
declined back to pre-reverse stock split levels; the adverse effect on liquidity
that might be caused by a reduced number of shares outstanding; and the costs
associated with implementing a reverse stock split.
In
determining the reverse split ratio, the board will consider numerous factors,
including the historical and projected performance of our common stock,
prevailing market and industry conditions and general economic trends, and
will
place emphasis on the expected closing price of our common stock over the short
and longer period following the effectiveness of the reverse stock split.
In
addition, in determining to authorize the reverse split, the Board will consider
that a sustained higher per share price of IMSI’s common stock, which may result
from the reverse stock split, might heighten the interest of the financial
community in IMSI and potentially broaden the pool of investors that may
consider investing in IMSI, possibly increasing the trading volume and liquidity
of our common stock or helping to mitigate any decrease in such trading volume
and liquidity which might result from the reverse stock split.
The
Board
of Directors also believes that a higher per share market price for our common
stock may help us attract and retain employees. The Board of Directors believes
that some potential employees are less likely to work for a company with a
low
stock price regardless of the company’s market capitalization. However, again,
there can be no assurance as to the market prices for our common stock after
the
reverse stock split or that increased market prices for our common stock will
in
fact enhance our ability to attract and retain employees.
Shareholders
should recognize that if a reverse split is effected, they will own a number
of
shares equal to the number of shares owned immediately prior to the reverse
stock split divided by two (2). While IMSI expects that the reverse split
will result in an increase in the market price of its common stock, the reverse
split may not increase the market price of IMSI’s common stock in proportion to
the reduction in the number of shares of its common stock outstanding or result
in a permanent increase in the market price (which depends on many factors,
including IMSI’s performance, prospects and other factors that may be unrelated
to the number of shares outstanding).
If
a
reverse stock split is effected and the market price of IMSI’s common stock
declines, the percentage decline as an absolute number and as a percentage
of
IMSI’s overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the
absence of a reverse stock split. Furthermore, the liquidity of IMSI’s common
stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares that would
be
outstanding after the reverse stock split. In addition, the reverse split will
likely increase the number of shareholders of IMSI who own odd lots (less than
100 shares). Shareholders who hold odd lots typically will experience an
increase in the cost of selling their shares, as well as possible greater
difficulty in effecting such sales. Accordingly, a reverse stock split may
not
achieve the desired results that have been outlined above.
Number
of Shares of Common Stock and Corporate Matters.
The
reverse stock split would have the following effects on the number of shares
of
common stock outstanding:
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each
two (2) shares owned by a shareholder immediately prior to the reverse
split would become one (1) share of common stock after the reverse
split;
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the
number of shares of our common stock issued and outstanding would
be
reduced from approximately [29,830,877] shares to approximately
[14,915,438] shares;
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all
outstanding but unexercised options entitling the holders thereof
to
purchase shares of our common stock will enable such holders to purchase,
upon exercise of their options, one-half (1/2) of the number of
shares of our common stock that such holders would have been able
to
purchase upon exercise of their options immediately preceding the
reverse
stock split, at an exercise price equal to two (2) times the exercise
price specified before the reverse stock split, resulting in approximately
the same aggregate exercise price being required to be paid upon
exercise
thereof immediately preceding the reverse stock split;
and
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the
number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance (including
the
maximum number of shares that may be subject to options) under our
stock
option plans will be reduced to one-half (1/2) of the number of shares
currently included in such plans.
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As
a
summary and for illustrative purposes only, the following table shows
approximately the effect on our common stock of the reverse stock split, based
on [29,830,877] shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of the close
of
business on the Record Date and assuming the reverse stock split became
effective at the close of business on the Record Date:
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Prior
to
Reverse
Stock
Split
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After
Reverse
Stock
Split
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Authorized
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300,000,000
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300,000,000
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Issued
and outstanding common
stock
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29,830,877
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14,915,438
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Available
for future issuance
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270,169,123
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285,084,562
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The
authorized and unissued and unreserved shares would be available from time
to
time for corporate purposes including raising additional capital, acquisitions
of companies or assets, for strategic transactions, including a sale of all
or a
portion of IMSI, and sales of stock or securities convertible into common stock.
We currently have no plan, arrangement or agreement to issue shares of our
common stock for any purpose, except for the issuance of shares of common stock
pursuant to the Reincorporation Merger, pursuant to the AccessMedia Acquisition
and pursuant to our stock option plans. If we issue additional shares, the
ownership interests of holders of our common stock may be diluted.
The
reverse stock split will affect all our shareholders uniformly and will not
change the proportionate equity interests of our shareholders, nor will the
respective voting rights and other rights of shareholders be altered, except
for
possible changes due to the treatment of fractional shares resulting from the
reverse split. As described below, shareholders holding fractional shares will
be entitled to cash payments in lieu of such fractional shares. Common stock
issued and outstanding pursuant to the reverse stock split will remain fully
paid and non-assessable.
Cash
Payment in Lieu of Fractional Shares.
If the
stock split is implemented by the Board, IMSI will not issue fractional
certificates for post-reverse stock split shares in connection with the reverse
stock split. Shareholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional
shares because they hold of record immediately prior to the effective time
of
the reverse stock split a number of shares not evenly divisible by two (2)
will
be entitled, upon surrender to the exchange agent of
certificate(s) representing such shares, to a cash payment in lieu thereof.
The cash payment will equal the fraction to which the stockholder would
otherwise be entitled multiplied by the average of the closing prices (as
adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split) of our common stock, as reported
in
NASDAQ Bulletin Board, during the twenty (20) consecutive trading days ending
on
the trading day immediately prior to the date on which the reverse stock split
becomes effective. If such price is not available, the fractional share payment
will be based on the average of the last bid and ask prices of our common stock
on such days (as adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split) or other price
determined by the Board of Directors. The ownership of a fractional interest
will not give the holder thereof any voting, dividend or other rights except
to
receive payment therefore as described herein.
Shareholders
should be aware that, under the escheat laws of the various jurisdictions where
shareholders reside, sums due for fractional interests that are not timely
claimed after the effective time may be required to be paid to the designated
agent for each such jurisdiction. Thereafter, shareholders otherwise entitled
to
receive such funds may have to seek to obtain them directly from the state
to
which they were paid.
Procedure
for Effecting Reverse Stock Split and Exchange of Stock
Certificates.
If the
shareholders authorize the Board to effect the stock split and the Board
determines that it is in the best interests of IMSI and the shareholders, the
Board plans to effect the reverse stock split concurrently with the
Reincorporation Merger. At such “effective time,” each two (2) shares of common
stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will,
automatically and without any further action on the part of our stockholders,
be
combined into and become one (1) share of common stock, and each
certificate which, immediately prior to the effective time represented
pre-reverse stock split shares, will be deemed for all corporate purposes to
evidence ownership of post-reverse stock split shares.
IMSI’s
transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Co., will act as exchange
agent for purposes of implementing the exchange of stock certificates, and
is
referred to as the “exchange agent.” As soon as practicable after the effective
time, a letter of transmittal will be sent to shareholders of record as of
the
effective time for purposes of surrendering to the exchange agent certificates
representing pre-reverse stock split shares in exchange for certificates
representing post-reverse stock split shares in accordance with the procedures
set forth in the letter of transmittal. No new certificates will be issued
to a
shareholder until such shareholder has surrendered such shareholder’s
outstanding certificate(s), together with the properly completed and executed
letter of transmittal, to the exchange agent. From and after the effective
time,
any certificates formerly representing pre-reverse stock split shares which
are
submitted for transfer, whether pursuant to a sale, other disposition or
otherwise, will be exchanged for certificates representing post-reverse stock
split shares. Shareholders who do not have stock certificates for surrender
and
exchange will have their accounts automatically adjusted in order to reflect
the
number of shares of common stock they hold as a consequence of the reverse
stock
split. SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD
NOT SUBMIT ANY CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.
No
Appraisal Rights.
Under
the California General Corporation Law, shareholders will not be entitled to
exercise appraisal rights in connection with the reverse stock
split..
Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS TO EFFECTUATE A REVERSE ONE FOR TWO STOCK
SPLIT.
PROPOSAL
NO. 3: AMENDMENT OF THE 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN
Stock
Option Amendment
The
Board
of Directors has previously adopted and the shareholders have approved a stock
option plan, known as the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”),
for the purpose of providing stock options to employees, directors and other
valued contributors to IMSI, and pursuant to which IMSI has reserved four
million (4,000,000) shares (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock
split) of common stock for issuance upon exercise of such stock options. The
Board of Directors deems it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to increase the number of shares for which options may be granted
under the Option Plan by an additional six million five hundred thousand
(6,500,000) shares (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split)
or
three million two hundred fifty thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect
to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) of common stock.
The
Board
of Directors of IMSI recommends the approval of the amendment of the 2004 Plan,
such that Article V, paragraph A shall read as follows:
A.
The
stock issuable under the Plan shall be shares of authorized but unissued or
reacquired common stock. The maximum number of shares of common stock which
may
be issued over the term of the Plan shall not exceed five million two hundred
fifty thousand (5,250,000) shares; provided, however, that the number of shares
issuable on exercise of outstanding options under the Plan and all other stock
option, stock bonus and similar plans or agreements of the Corporation (except
as otherwise provided by the California Corporations Code and regulations
promulgated thereunder) shall at no time exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
number of outstanding shares of the Corporation’s capital stock. In the event
that the Corporation’s Board of Directors authorizes the grant of options under
the Plan such that the 30% limit set forth above is exceeded, those options
authorized in excess of the 30% limit will not be considered granted until
such
time as (i) additional shares are issued by the Corporation to bring the
authorized options within the 30% limit, or (ii) the consent of the holders
of
at least two-thirds of IMSI’s outstanding shares is obtained to the issuance of
options in excess of the 30% limit.
Such
amendment to the Option Plan will not take effect until it is approved by the
affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of IMSI’s outstanding common
stock. Upon such approval, an aggregate of ten million five hundred thousand
(10,500,000) (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or five
million two hundred fifty thousand (5,250,000) shares (after giving effect
to
the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) of IMSI’s common stock will be reserved for
issuance under the Option Plan.
The
Board
of Directors also believes that it is in IMSI’s best interests to register the
additional six million five hundred thousand (6,500,000) shares (before giving
effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or three million two hundred fifty
thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock
split) of common stock reserved for issuance under the amended Option
Plan.
Upon
obtaining the consent of IMSI’s shareholders as described above, the President,
Secretary and such other officers as they may designate will be authorized,
directed and empowered to prepare and file with the United States Securities
Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-8 to effect the
registration of the additional six million five hundred thousand (6,500,000)
shares (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or three
million two hundred fifty thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect
to
the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) of common stock being added to the Option
Plan
and to prepare and file any and all additional applications and registrations
with the State Blue Sky administrators as may be deemed appropriate.
As
more
fully described on page ,
as part
of the Reincorporation Merger, the Board of Directors plans to effect a reverse
stock split of IMSI’s common stock. Pursuant to the reverse stock split, each
outstanding two (2) shares of common stock of IMSI would be combined into and
become one (1) share of common stock of IMSI Delaware.
The
reverse stock split would have the following effect on the Option Plan and
on
the number of unexercised options under the Option Plan:
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the
number of shares of IMSI’s common stock reserved for issuance under the
Option Plan, as amended, will be reduced to one-half (1/2) of the
number
of such shares preceding the reverse stock split;
and
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All
outstanding but unexercised options entitling the holders thereof
to
purchase shares of IMSI’s common stock will enable such holders to
purchase, upon exercise of their options, one-half (1/2) of the
number of shares of IMSI’s common stock that such holders would have been
able to purchase upon exercise of their options immediately preceding
the
reverse stock split, at an exercise price equal to two (2) times the
exercise price specified before the reverse stock split, resulting
in
approximately the same aggregate exercise price being required to
be paid
upon exercise thereof immediately preceding the reverse stock
split.
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE
2004 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN.
THE
ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
This
section of this document describes the principal aspects of the proposed
AccessMedia acquisition. Information regarding the AccessMedia Acquisition
has
been included because IMSI intends to effectuate the acquisition of AccessMedia
after the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware. If the reincorporation is not
approved, the Board of Directors of IMSI intends to restructure the AccessMedia
Acquisition in order to complete it another way.
While
IMSI believes that this description covers the material terms of the acquisition
and the related transactions, this summary may not contain all of the
information that is important to IMSI shareholders. You can obtain a more
complete understanding of the acquisition by reading the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this document as Annex D and
incorporated herein by reference. You are encouraged to read the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement and the other annexes to this document carefully and in their
entirety.
Background
of the Acquisition
In
late
2004, Martin Wade, chief executive officer of IMSI, and Bruce Galloway, chairman
of the board of directors of IMSI, began discussing with Michael Gardner,
chairman and chief executive officer of Baytree Capital Associates, LLC
(“Baytree"), financial advisor to IMSI, various strategies to enhance IMSI
shareholder value. In particular, they discussed the migration of IMSI from
a
traditional or packaged software company to offering downloadable media over
the
Internet. Messrs. Wade, Galloway and Gardner agreed that the growth and reach
of
the Internet coupled with the predictability of license revenues should lead
to
enhanced IMSI shareholder value.
On
April
7, 2005, Mr. Gardner held a meeting in Las Vegas where he introduced Mr. Wade
and Mr. Galloway to Nolan Quan, a director of AccessMedia. Mr. Quan, an Internet
entrepreneur, had met Mr. Gardner in 1998 when Mr. Quan was supporting the
development and marketing activities for a public company in which Mr. Gardner
was a large shareholder. At the meeting, Mr. Quan presented the AccessMedia
technology indicating that he believed the market for an Internet-based media
network, although still immature, would develop and the widespread adoption
of
broadband might position AccessMedia to become one of the leading Internet
media
networks. All parties agreed to further explore the possibility of a strategic
combination and entered into mutual non-disclosure agreements.
Over
the
following week, Messrs. Wade, Quan, and Gardner conducted preliminary due
diligence and began discussing the broad terms of a potential strategic
transaction. Based on each party’s mutual satisfaction with preliminary due
diligence and the broad transaction terms, all parties agreed to begin
negotiation of a letter of intent.
During
the period from mid-April to mid-May 2005, the parties continued their due
diligence and negotiated the terms of a letter of intent.
On
May
13, 2005, a letter of intent was signed by all parties.
On
May
23, 2005, representatives from IMSI, AccessMedia, Baytree, Silicon Valley Law
Group and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP met at the offices of Morgan Lewis in
Palo Alto, California to negotiate and draft the definitive agreements. During
the course of the following week, all parties negotiated the principal terms
of
the definitive agreements including the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and a
joint
operating agreement, which was intended to govern the operations of AccessMedia
until the closing of the acquisition.
At
a
regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2005, Mr. Wade updated the board of
directors on his discussions with AccessMedia, and discussed the business
strategy which would include an Internet-based licensed media model in lieu
of
IMSI’s current businesses. The IMSI board of directors continued its evaluation
of potential strategic alternatives, including an evaluation of the strategy
presented by Mr. Wade, as well as continued operation under IMSI’s existing
business plans.
On
July
1, 2005, IMSI sold the issued and outstanding capital stock of Allume, Inc.
to
Smith Micro Software, Inc. for $11 million cash and 397,547 unregistered shares
of its common stock, having a market value (based on a ten day trading average)
of $1,750,000.
During
the period from early June to early August 2005, all parties worked to finalize
due diligence and the documentation related to the acquisition. During this
period, Messrs. Ward and Quan had various meetings and discussions regarding
the
rationale for a possible business combination transaction between IMSI and
AccessMedia, including the strategic ramifications and potential financial
benefits of such a transaction. In addition, representatives of IMSI and
AccessMedia, including representatives of their respective advisors, engaged
in
periodic discussions regarding the feasibility, possible terms and timing of,
and the process involved with, a possible business combination
transaction.
A
new
letter of intent was signed by all parties on July 27, 2005 reflecting the
terms
of the transaction that had been discussed between the parties.
From
late
July through early August, 2005, representatives of IMSI and representatives
of
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Baytree continued discussions with
representatives of AccessMedia to address due diligence issues and negotiate
terms and conditions of the potential transaction.
On
August
5, 2005, IMSI held a board meeting to review the primary strategic, financial
and legal considerations concerning the proposed merger of IMSI and AccessMedia,
the advisability of the proposed transaction and the fairness of the merger
consideration. At the board meeting, all directors of IMSI were present in
addition to Martin Wade, representatives from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP,
counsel to IMSI, Michael Gardner, and Sean Deson, Managing Director of Deson
& Co. During this meeting, Mr. Wade reported on the status of negotiations
with AccessMedia and discussed the results of financial, legal and other due
diligence of the business, operations and prospects of AccessMedia.
Additionally, Michael Gardner spoke to his historical relationship with
AccessMedia and its principals. Representatives of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
LLP reviewed with the IMSI board of directors its legal obligations, including
fiduciary duties, and summarized the material terms and conditions of the most
recent drafts of the definitive agreements. A representative of Deson & Co.
then presented financial analyses with respect to the proposed strategic
business combination with AccessMedia. Following this presentation, Deson &
Co. delivered its oral opinion to the effect that, based upon and subject to
certain assumptions made, matters considered and limitations set forth in its
opinion, the merger consideration to be issued pursuant to the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to IMSI. This opinion
of Deson & Co. was confirmed in a letter dated August 5, 2005. The IMSI
board of directors asked questions and discussed with members of IMSI’s
management and the board’s financial and legal advisors the relative merits and
the legal issues surrounding the proposed transaction with AccessMedia. Messrs.
Gardner and Deson were excused from the meeting and such discussion of the
Board
continued with counsel to IMSI.
Following
the presentations and further discussions among members of the IMSI board of
directors, certain members of IMSI’s management and IMSI’s financial and legal
advisors, the IMSI board of directors, with one director dissenting and one
director absent, determined the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, and the
transactions contemplated thereby, were advisable, fair and in the best interest
of IMSI and its stockholders, adopted and approved the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, and authorized certain
officers to make any necessary or appropriate changes to the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement, and authorized the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, including the acquisition.
Following
the approvals of the acquisition and related transactions by the respective
boards of directors of IMSI and AccessMedia, representatives of IMSI and
AccessMedia finalized a definitive merger agreement on August 8, 2005 and then
issued a joint press release announcing its execution.
After
signing the definitive merger agreement, each party worked to satisfy its
conditions to closing. Beginning in September, the parties discussed the
possible restructuring of the merger agreement (i) to contemplate the proposed
reincorporation of IMSI prior to closing the AccessMedia Acquisition, (ii)
to
provide more certainty regarding the tax treatment of the AccessMedia
Acquisition and (iii) to increase the merger consideration to be paid at the
closing of the AccessMedia Acquisition while reducing the aggregate merger
consideration potentially earned by the former AccessMedia shareholders upon
the
achievement of certain revenue milestones.
On
October 20, 2005, IMSI held a board meeting to review a new merger agreement
(the "AccessMedia Merger Agreement"), the primary strategic, financial and
legal
considerations concerning the proposed changes, the advisability of the proposed
changes and the fairness of the revised merger consideration. At the board
meeting, all directors of IMSI were present in addition to Martin Wade,
representatives from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel to IMSI, Michael
Gardner, and Sean Deson, Managing Director of Deson & Co. During this
meeting, Mr. Wade reported on the status of negotiations of the proposed changes
to the AccessMedia Merger Agreement. Michael Gardner and representatives of
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP spoke to their views of the proposed changes. A
representative of Deson & Co. then presented financial analyses with respect
to the proposed strategic business combination with AccessMedia. Following
this
presentation, Deson & Co. delivered its oral opinion to the effect that,
based upon and subject to certain assumptions made, matters considered and
limitations set forth in its opinion, the merger consideration to be issued
pursuant to the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair, from a financial point
of
view, to IMSI. This opinion of Deson & Co. was confirmed in a letter dated
October 20, 2005. The IMSI board of directors asked questions and discussed
with
members of IMSI’s management and the board’s financial and legal advisors the
relative merits and the legal issues surrounding the proposed changes to the
transaction with AccessMedia.
Following
the presentations and further discussions among members of the IMSI board of
directors, certain members of IMSI’s management and IMSI’s financial and legal
advisors, the IMSI board of directors unanimously determined the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement, and the transactions contemplated thereby, were advisable,
fair and in the best interest of IMSI and its stockholders, and adopted and
approved the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated
thereby.
Following
the approvals of the acquisition and related transactions by the respective
boards of directors of IMSI and AccessMedia, representatives of IMSI and
AccessMedia finalized the definitive AccessMedia Merger Agreement, on December
16,
2005
and then issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement.
Recommendations
of IMSI’s Board of Directors
After
careful consideration, at a meeting held on October 20, 2005, IMSI’s board of
directors,:
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determined
that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the acquisition and the other
transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger Agreement are
advisable;
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determined
that it is advisable and in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders that IMSI enter into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
and
consummate the acquisition;
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determined
that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair to IMSI and its
shareholders;
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approved
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the acquisition and the other
transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger Agreement;
and
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determined
to recommend that the shareholders of IMSI adopt the AccessMedia
Merger
Agreement.
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You
should be aware that certain directors and executive officers of IMSI have
interests in the acquisition that are different from, or are in addition to,
the
interests of IMSI shareholders. Please see the section entitled “The AccessMedia
Acquisition - Interests of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger”
beginning on page of
this
document.
IMSI’s
Reasons for the Merger
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the
acquisition and the other transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement are advisable, that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders that IMSI enter into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and
consummate the acquisition, and that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair
to
IMSI and its shareholders.
In
reaching its decision to approve the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, IMSI’s board
of directors considered a number of factors, including the following material
factors:
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expected
growth in Internet-based media;
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advanced
technologies at AccessMedia;
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Internet
media management team at
AccessMedia;
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potential
market reach, growth and operating margins of
AccessMedia;
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high
desirability of a recurring and adaptable revenue
model;
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likelihood
of attracting public market and strategic
attention;
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favorable
early performance metrics achieved by
AccessMedia;
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historical
information concerning IMSI’s businesses, financial performance and
condition, operations, technology, management and competitive
position;
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the
availability, strategic viability and economic terms of possible
alternatives to the transaction with
AccessMedia;
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the
belief that the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, including
the
parties’ representations, warranties and covenants, and the conditions to
the parties’ respective obligations, are
reasonable;
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the
analyses prepared by Deson & Co. presented to the IMSI board of
directors, and the oral opinion of Deson & Co., subsequently confirmed
in writing, that as of October 20, 2005, and based upon and subject
to
certain assumptions made, matters considered and limitations set
forth in
Deson & Co.’s opinion (the full text of which is attached as Annex G
to this document), the merger consideration to be paid to AccessMedia
stockholders pursuant to the AccessMedia Merger Agreement was fair
to IMSI
shareholders, from a financial point of view, as described more fully
under “The AccessMedia Acquisition - Opinion of IMSI’s Financial Advisor”
beginning on page of
this document;
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our
board’s familiarity with, and presentations by our management and
financial advisor regarding, our business, operations, financial
condition, business strategy and prospects (as well as the risks
involved
in achieving those prospects), the nature of the business in which
we
compete, and general industry, economic and market conditions, both
on a
historical and on a prospective basis;
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the
fact that the merger consideration is all stock and has a considerable
earn-out component;
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the
interests of certain IMSI executive officers and directors in the
acquisition, as described more fully under "The AccessMedia Merger
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Interests of IMSI Directors and Officers in the Merger" beginning
on page
of
this document; and
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our
board’s belief that the acquisition likely would be completed on a timely
basis.
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IMSI’s
board of directors also considered a number of potentially negative factors
in
its deliberations concerning the acquisition. The potentially negative factors
considered by IMSI’s board of directors included:
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the
early nature of the AccessMedia
business;
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the
online business is rapidly developing and fiercely
competitive;
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entering
into Internet media exposes us to management and operational issues
with
which our current management has only modest
experience;
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large
traditional media companies will enter the online media business
over time
and may have greater resources and more comprehensive
offerings;
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the
risks and uncertainties of not pursuing other options more in line
with
our traditional software business and diverting management attention
from
these businesses;
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the
risk of the public announcement of the acquisition and that our stock
price may decline;
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the
risk that the acquisition might not be completed in a timely manner
or at
all;
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the
negative impact of any customer or supplier disappointment or confusion
after announcement of the proposed
acquisition;
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the
possibility of management and employee disruption associated with
the
potential acquisition;
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the
interests of certain IMSI executive officers and directors in the
acquisition described under “The AccessMedia Acquisition - Interests of
IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger” beginning on page
of
this document;
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the
termination fee payable by IMSI in certain circumstances;
and
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the
possibility that the parties may not be able to obtain all of the
approvals necessary to consummate the
acquisition.
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After
considering the risks, IMSI’s board of directors concluded that the potential
benefits of the acquisition outweighed these risks.
The
foregoing discussion, information and factors considered by IMSI’s board of
directors is not intended to be exhaustive but is believed to include all
material factors considered by IMSI’s board of directors. In view of the wide
variety of factors considered by IMSI’s board of directors, as well as the
complexity of these matters, IMSI’s board of directors did not find it practical
to quantify or otherwise assign relative weight to the specific factors
considered. In addition, IMSI’s board of directors did not reach any specific
conclusions on each factor considered, or any aspect of any particular factor,
and individual members of the IMSI board of directors may have given different
weights to different factors. In making its determinations and recommendations,
the IMSI board of directors as a whole viewed its determinations and
recommendations based on the totality of the information presented to and
considered by it. However, after taking into account all of the factors set
forth above, IMSI’s board of directors determined that the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and the acquisition were fair to, and in the best interests of IMSI
and its shareholders and that IMSI should proceed with the
acquisition.
Opinion
of Deson & Co.
IMSI’s
board of directors retained Deson & Co. to render an opinion to the board of
directors with respect to the acquisition. Deson & Co. rendered its oral
opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in writing, to the board of directors
of IMSI that, as of the date of the written fairness opinion, and subject to
and
based on the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and
limitations of the review undertaken in such opinion, the merger consideration
to be paid to AccessMedia stockholders was fair, from a financial point of
view,
to IMSI.
The
full text of the written opinion of Deson & Co., dated October 20, 2005,
which sets forth the assumptions made, matters considered and limitations on
the
opinion and on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached
as Annex G to, and is incorporated by reference in, this document. The opinion
of Deson & Co. does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of
shares of IMSI common stock should vote in connection with the Reincorporation
or any other matter related thereto. You should carefully read the opinion
in
its entirety.
In
arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co., among other things:
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reviewed
the draft of the merger agreement dated August 3, 2005, the draft
of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement dated October 19, 2005, and drafts of
selected other documents related to the
Merger;
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participated
in discussions and negotiations among representatives of IMSI, AccessMedia
and AccessMedia’ majority owners and their respective financial and legal
advisors;
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reviewed
certain publicly available and internal financial information and
other
operating data concerning IMSI and AccessMedia prepared by executives
of
each party;
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analyzed
certain financial projections of IMSI and AccessMedia prepared by
the
executives of each party;
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discussed
the past and current operations, financial condition and prospects
for
both IMSI and AccessMedia with senior executives of each
party;
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compared
the expected financial performance of AccessMedia with that of certain
other comparable publicly-traded
companies;
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reviewed
the financial terms and other terms, to the extent publicly available
of
precedent acquisition transactions of companies comparable to
AccessMedia;
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assessed
AccessMedia’s value using discounted cash flow analysis of projected
future cash flows;
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analyzed
the expected accretion/dilution to IMSI of AccessMedia based upon
the
information provided by executives of each
party;
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assessed
the expected relative contribution of IMSI and AccessMedia based
upon
information provided by executives of each party;
and
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performed
such other analysis and considered such other factors as Deson & Co.
deemed appropriate.
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In
connection with its review, Deson & Co. has relied upon the accuracy and
completeness of the foregoing financial and other information, and Deson &
Co. has not assumed any responsibility for any independent verification of
such
information. In arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co. has conducted no
physical inspections of the properties or facilities of each of IMSI and
AccessMedia, and has not made any comprehensive evaluations or appraisals of
the
assets or liabilities of each of IMSI and AccessMedia, nor have any such
valuations or appraisals been provided to Deson & Co. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Deson & Co. has undertaken no independent
analysis of any owned or leased real estate, or any pending or threatened
litigation, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities, to
which
IMSI or AccessMedia or any of their respective affiliates are a party or may
be
subject, and Deson & Co.’s opinion makes no assumption concerning and
therefore does not consider the possible assertion of claims, outcomes or
damages arising out of any such matters.
In
conducting its review and in rendering its opinion, Deson & Co. has relied
upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of the financial and other
information provided to it or otherwise made available to it, and has not
attempted to independently verify, and has not assumed responsibility for the
independent verification, of such information. Deson & Co. has assumed, in
reliance upon the assurances of the management of IMSI and AccessMedia, that
the
information provided to it has been prepared on a reasonable basis in accordance
with industry practice, and, with respect to financial planning data and other
business outlook information, reflects the best currently available estimates
and judgment of the management of each party, and that the management of each
party is not aware of any information or facts that would make the information
provided to Deson & Co. incomplete or misleading.
Deson
& Co.'s opinion is necessarily based on the economic, market and other
conditions in effect on, and the information made available to it, as of the
date hereof. In arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co. has assumed that all
the necessary regulatory approvals and consents required for the Merger will
be
obtained in a manner that will not change the purchase price for AccessMedia.
Deson & Co. has assumed that the final form of the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement will be substantially similar to the draft reviewed by us, without
modification of material terms or conditions.
The
summary set forth below does not purport to be a complete description of the
analyses performed by Deson & Co., but describes, in summary form, the
material elements of the presentation that Deson & Co. made to IMSI’s board
of directors on August 4, 2005, and October 20, 2005, in connection with Deson
& Co.’s fairness opinion. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex
process and is not necessarily susceptible to a partial analysis or summary
description. In arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co. considered the results
of all of its analyses as a whole and did not attribute any particular weight
to
any analysis or factor considered by it. With
respect to the analysis of selected public companies and the analysis of
selected precedent transactions summarized below, no company or transaction
used
as a comparison is either identical or directly comparable to AccessMedia or
to
the acquisition. The
analyses described below must be considered as a whole, and considering portions
of these analyses, without considering all of them, would create an incomplete
view of the process underlying Deson & Co.’s analyses and
opinion.
Analysis
of Comparable Public Companies.
Deson
& Co. compared selected financial information for IMSI and AccessMedia with
corresponding financial information of selected publicly held companies in
the
Internet media and advertising industry. Deson & Co. selected these
companies for comparison because they have technologies, operations or
strategies in certain respects comparable to AccessMedia. These companies
include the following:
CNET
Networks, Inc.
RealNetworks,
Inc.
IAC/Interactive
Corp.
Viewpoint
Corp.
Aptimus,
Inc.
OpenTV
Corp.
Deson
& Co. reviewed the total enterprise value of the selected comparable
companies as a multiple of revenues, gross profit and operating income, and
the
market value of the selected comparable companies as a multiple of net income
for the latest twelve months ending September 30, 2005 and for the estimated
fiscal year 2005 and 2006. Financial data for the selected comparable companies
was based on the publicly available information available at the time of the
announcement of the transaction. Deson & Co. compared the multiples derived
from the selected comparable companies with corresponding multiples for
AccessMedia based on the consideration to be paid to AccessMedia stockholders.
This analysis indicated the following implied high, mean, and low multiples
for
the selected comparable companies and the implied multiples for the
consideration to be paid to AccessMedia stockholders and the resulting
AccessMedia per share valuation based upon AccessMedia’s projected 2006
financial information, and 29,000,000 and 36,000,000 shares issued as
consideration (the high and the low number of shares to be issued prior to
and
after achieving the first performance metric), and IMSI’s share price of
$1.01.
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Multiple
of 2006
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Average
AM
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Comparable
Companies
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AM
Financial Projections
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Per
Share Value
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Average
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High
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Low
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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Enterprise
Value/
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Net
Revenues (LTM 9/30/05)
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3.1
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6.3
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2.4
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$2.31
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$1.86
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Gross
Profit (LTM 9/30/05)
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5.4
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12.1
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4.3
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x
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3.1
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3.9
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$1.71
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$1.38
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Operating
Income (LTM 9/30/05)
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12.4
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12.4
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12.4
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x
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7.7
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9.7
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$1.59
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$1.28
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Net
Revenues (FYE 2005)
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2.7
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5.6
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2.3
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$1.99
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$1.60
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Equity
Value/
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Net
Income (LTM 9/30/05)
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22.3
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29.1
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15.5
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x
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13.5
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16.8
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$1.67
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$1.34
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Analysis
of Selected Precedent Transactions.
Deson
& Co. reviewed the implied enterprise values in the selected merger and
acquisition transactions in the Internet media and advertising industries
announced since 2003. Deson & Co. selected these transactions for comparison
because they related to acquisitions of companies that have technologies,
operations or strategies in certain respects comparable to AccessMedia. These
transactions include:
Acquiror
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Target
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Date
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Great
Hill Partners
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IGN
Entertainment
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5/2/03
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MarketWatch
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Pinnacor
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7/22/03
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Viacom
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SportsLine
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8/1/04
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RealNetworks
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Listen.com
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4/21/03
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IAC/Interactive
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LendingTree
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5/2/03
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IAC/Interactive
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Ask
Jeeves
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3/18/05
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News
Corp.
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Intermix
Media
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7/18/05
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News
Corp.
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IGN
Entertainment
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9/8/05
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Deson
& Co. reviewed the selected transactions and determined enterprise value as
a multiple of the target's latest twelve months revenues, gross profit, EBITDA,
operating income, and assets, and equity value as a multiple of the target's
latest twelve months net income and book value. Multiples for the selected
transactions were based on publicly available information available at the
time
of the announcement of the transaction. Deson & Co. then compared the
implied multiples derived from the selected transactions with corresponding
multiples for AccessMedia projected 2006 financial information. This analysis
indicated the following implied high, mean, and low multiples for the selected
precedent transactions and the implied multiples for the consideration to be
paid to AccessMedia stockholders and the resulting AccessMedia per share
valuation based upon AccessMedia’s projected 2006 financial information, and
29,000,000 and 36,000,000 shares issued as consideration (the high and the
low
number of shares to be issued prior to and after achieving the first performance
metric), and IMSI’s share price of $1.01.
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Multiple
of 2006
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Average
AM
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Precedent
Transactions
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AM
Financial Projections
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Per
Share Value
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Average
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High
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Low
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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Enterprise
Value/
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Revenues
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7.3
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18.7
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1.5
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$5.32
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$4.29
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Gross
Profit
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8.3
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23.1
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2.3
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x
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3.1
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3.9
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$2.60
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$2.09
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Operating
Income
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76.0
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180.8
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8.1
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x
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7.7
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9.7
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$9.43
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$7.59
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Revenues
(Recent Deals)
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9.2
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$6.70
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$5.40
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Gross
Profit (Recent Deals)
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14.1
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3.1
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3.9
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$4.38
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$3.53
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Operating
Income (Recent Deals)
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106.9
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7.7
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9.7
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$13.23
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$10.66
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Equity
Value/
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Net
Income (Loss)
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64.0
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128.4
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8.2
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x
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13.5
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16.8
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$4.79
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$3.86
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Net
Income (Recent Deals)
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82.6
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x
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13.5
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16.8
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$6.18
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$4.98
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Discounted
Cash Flow Analysis.
Deson
& Co. performed a discounted cash flow analysis based on the stand-alone net
present values of the cash flows of AccessMedia. Deson & Co. derived the
implied reference ranges by applying a range of operating income terminal value
multiples of 15.0x to 35.0x and revenue terminal value multiples of 4.0x to
6.0x
and discount rates of 20.0% to 40.0%. The operating income and revenue terminal
value multiples are consistent with other selected comparable public companies
and precedent transactions. The discount rates used in the discounted cash
flow
analyses are discount rates that in the professional judgment of Deson & Co.
are appropriate for use in connection with earlier stage companies such as
AccessMedia. The implied per share price range referenced below is the price
per
share indicated by dividing the various equity values derived by the number
of
shares that would be issued to AccessMedia pursuant to the Merger and the
achievement of the revenues underlying the cash flow projections. The following
sets forth the range of per share values based upon the above assumptions and
AccessMedia’s cash flow projections.
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Revenue
Multiple
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Per
Share in $
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4.0
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4.5
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5.0
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5.5
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6.0
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20%
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2.86
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3.18
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3.50
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3.82
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4.14
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Discount
Rate
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25%
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2.53
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2.82
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3.10
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3.38
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3.66
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30%
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2.26
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2.51
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2.76
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3.01
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3.26
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35%
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2.02
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2.24
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2.47
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2.69
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2.91
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40%
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1.81
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2.01
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2.21
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2.42
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2.62
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EBIT
Multiple
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Per
Share in $
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15
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20
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25
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30
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35
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20%
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2.37
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3.06
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3.75
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4.44
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5.13
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Discount
Rate
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25%
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2.10
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2.71
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3.32
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3.93
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4.54
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30%
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1.87
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2.42
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2.96
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3.50
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4.04
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35%
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1.68
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2.16
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2.65
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3.13
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3.61
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40%
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1.51
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1.94
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2.38
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2.81
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3.24
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EPS
Accretion/Dilution Analysis.
Deson
& Co. performed pro forma analyses of the financial impact of the Merger
using estimates prepared by IMSI for the year ended 2006 and estimated operating
margins prepared by AccessMedia at the various Performance Levels. The following
sets forth the dilution or accretion at each Performance Level both pre and
post
the issuance of the related Performance Level shares.
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Performance
Levels - AM
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Revenues
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$20,000,000
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$40,000,000
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$55,000,000
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$80,000,000
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$100,000,000
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Beginning
Shares Issued
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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43,000,000
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50,000,000
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57,000,000
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Accretion/(Dilution)
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0
to 10%
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60
to 70%
|
90
to 100%
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140
to 150%
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165
to180%
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Ending
Shares Issued
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36,000,000
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43,000,000
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50,000,000
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57,000,000
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64,000,000
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Accretion/(Dilution)
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0
to -10%
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45
to 55%
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75
to 85%
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120
to 130%
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145
to 160%
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In
general, the dilution or accretion would be:
Modestly
dilutive in 2006 based upon AccessMedia’s projections; and
Other
than at the first Performance Level, very accretive at the various Performance
Levels
Relative
Contribution Analysis.
Deson
& Co. reviewed the contributions of IMSI for the year ended 2006 and
estimated operating margins prepared by AccessMedia at the various Performance
Levels. The following sets forth the contribution of IMSI and AccessMedia of
revenues, gross profit and operating income to the relative ownership of IMSI
and AccessMedia at each Performance Level both pre and post the issuance of
the
related Performance Level shares.
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Performance
Levels - AM
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Revenues
|
|
$20,000,000
|
$40,000,000
|
$55,000,000
|
$80,000,000
|
$100,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
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AM
Contribution %
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
45
to 50%
|
60
to 65%
|
70
to 75%
|
75
to 80%
|
80
to 85%
|
Gross
Profit
|
35
to 40%
|
50
to 55%
|
60
to 65%
|
65
to 70%
|
70
to 75%
|
EBIT
|
60
to 65%
|
80
to 85%
|
85
to 90%
|
85
to 90%
|
90
to 95%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
- Beginning
|
29,000,000
|
36,000,000
|
43,000,000
|
50,000,000
|
57,000,000
|
AM
Ownership %
|
49%
|
55%
|
59%
|
63%
|
66%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
- End
|
36,000,000
|
43,000,000
|
50,000,000
|
57,000,000
|
64,000,000
|
AM
Ownership %
|
55%
|
59%
|
63%
|
66%
|
68%
|
In
general, the contribution of AccessMedia would be:
Approximately
what its ownership percentage is in 2006 based upon AM’s and IMSI’s
projections;
Other
than at the first Performance Level, AccessMedia contributes more than its
relative ownership at the various Performance Levels; and
The
achievement of each Performance Level is more beneficial to IMSI shareholders
on
a per share basis.
Miscellaneous.
Under
the terms of its engagement IMSI has agreed to pay Deson & Co., independent
of the outcome of the AccessMedia Acquisition, a fee of $100,000 for services
delivered in connection with rendering the Fairness Opinion. In addition, IMSI
has agreed to reimburse Deson & Co. for its reasonable expenses, including
fees and disbursements of counsel, and to indemnify Deson & Co. and related
parties against liabilities, including liabilities under federal securities
laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement. Over the past two years,
IMSI has not paid to Deson & Co. any other fees for banking and related
services.
IMSI
selected Deson & Co. as its financial advisor in connection with the
Fairness Opinion because Deson
& Co. is intimately familiar with the details of the transaction and its
focus on technology-based companies. As part of its investment banking business,
it regularly considers the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, private placements and
investments.
In
the
ordinary course of business, Deson & Co. and its affiliates may actively
trade in the securities of IMSI for their own accounts and the accounts of
their
customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in
those securities.
Interests
of Deson & Co. in the Merger
Deson
& Co. and Sean Deson, CEO of Deson & Co., regularly conducts business
with Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree”) and Michael Gardner, Chairman
and CEO of Baytree. As a result of Michael Gardner’s current ownership in
AccessMedia and pursuant to various agreements related to the Merger, Baytree
and Michael Gardner will be significant shareholders of IMSI. Deson & Co. or
Sean Deson may receive compensation from Baytree or Michael Gardner related
to
the Merger in addition to compensation received from IMSI. While Sean Deson
does
not personally own shares of IMSI, Sean Deson is the Managing Member of Treeline
Management, LLC, the General Partner of Treeline Investment Partners, LP, which
is an IMSI shareholder. Deson & Co. and its affiliates may in the future
actively trade in the securities of IMSI for their own account and the accounts
of their customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short
positions in those securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Interests
of Baytree Capital in the Merger
Under
the
terms of its engagement IMSI has agreed to pay Baytree, as a result of the
AccessMedia Acquisition, a fee of 5% of the aggregate value of the closing
consideration to be paid to the former AccessMedia stockholders, payable in
IMSI
shares, for services delivered in connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition,
which totals 1.45 million shares. IMSI has agreed to reimburse Baytree for
its
reasonable expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, and to
indemnify Baytree and related parties against liabilities, including liabilities
under federal securities laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement.
In addition, IMSI has agreed to pay to Baytree 1.0 million shares of IMSI common
stock for ongoing consulting services to be rendered through June 30, 2008.
Over
the past two years, IMSI has not paid to Baytree any other fees for banking
and
related services.
Michael
Gardner, chairman and chief executive officer of Baytree, is a shareholder
of
AccessMedia and therefore has certain interests in the acquisition separate
and
apart from Baytree's interest as IMSI's financial advisor. Baytree and its
affiliates may actively trade in the securities of IMSI for their own account
and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short positions in those
securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Certain
executive officers of IMSI and certain members of IMSI’s board of directors may
be deemed to have interests in the acquisition that are different from or in
addition to the interests of IMSI shareholders generally. IMSI’s board of
directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters,
in approving the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the acquisition. Described
below are the interests of executive officers of IMSI’s management and certain
members of IMSI’s board of directors.
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In
connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition, Martin Wade, III, IMSI's
Chief Executive Officer, entered into an employment agreement pursuant
to
which Mr. Wade receives an annual base salary of $225,000 and options
to
purchase 3.75 million shares of IMSI common stock (prior to giving
effect
to the proposed stock split) of which 100,000 shares vest upon completion
of the transaction and 3.65 million shares vest upon AccessMedia's
achievement of certain revenue milestones. This agreement is for
a term of
three years.
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IMSI
has entered into an employment agreement with Gordon Landies, IMSI's
President, pursuant to which Mr. Landies receives an annual base
salary of
$195,000 and target incentive compensation of $195,000. Employment
with
IMSI is at will but termination without cause will entitle Mr. Landies
to
twenty four months of full compensation and benefits. Pursuant to
the
terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Landies will be entitled to
a bonus
in the amount of $97,500 as a result of the closing of the AccessMedia
Acquisition. If the AccessMedia Acquisition results in a net share
amount
greater than $1.50 (before taking into account the proposed stock
split),
Mr. Landies would be entitled to an additional bonus of
$150,000.
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IMSI
has entered into an employment agreement with Robert O’Callahan, IMSI's
Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to which Mr. O'Callahan receives
an
annual base salary of $140,000 and target incentive compensation
of
$80,000. Employment with IMSI is at will but termination without
cause
will entitle Mr. O'Callahan to a period of full compensation and
benefits
proportionate to service. Pursuant to the terms of his employment
agreement, Mr. O’Callahan will be entitled to a bonus in the amount of
$50,000 as a result of the closing of the AccessMedia Acquisition
if the
AccessMedia Acquisition results in a net share amount greater than
$2.00
(before taking into account the proposed stock
split).
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In
the
event any of the payments made to Messrs. Wade, Landies or O'Callahan would
constitute a parachute payment as defined in section 280G of the Internal
Revenue Code (the “Code”) and would subject Messrs. Wade, Landies or O'Callahan
to an excise tax under the Code, then Messrs. Wade, Landies or O'Callahan are
not contractually entitled to receive an additional payment which, when reduced
by all taxes thereon, would provide them with sufficient cash to pay the amount
of the excise tax owed on all such compensation.
Golden
Parachute Payments
The
acceleration of the vesting of stock options and share right awards in
connection with the merger, together with any other payment contingent upon
or
made to an officer in connection with the acquisition, such as severance
benefits upon his or her subsequent termination of employment, may result in
an
“excess parachute payments” as defined in Section 280G of the Code. Excess
parachute payments are not deductible in accordance with Section 280G. As a
result, IMSI will not be entitled to a tax deduction for any amounts determined
to be excess parachute payments. The amount of the lost deduction will depend
on
the value of the shares as a result of the acquisition, the number of option
shares or share right awards which vest on an accelerated basis in connection
with the acquisition, and the portion of any other payments or benefits deemed
to be an excess parachute payment.
Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
IMSI
intends to account for the acquisition as a “purchase” of AccessMedia by IMSI
for financial reporting and accounting purposes, in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. The purchase accounting
transaction will result in a purchase price in excess of net tangible and
intangible assets acquired. The purchase price is expected to be approximately
$26.9 million. IMSI expects that the final purchase price will be determined
after the completion of the acquisition. The allocation of the purchase price
among net tangible assets acquired, goodwill and other intangibles will be
determined after the completion of the acquisition. Amortizable intangible
assets, currently estimated at $18.1 million, will generally be amortized over
the estimated useful lives with initial estimates ranging from 3.0 years to
10.0
years, resulting in an estimated accounting charge for amortization attributable
to these items of approximately $3.3 million on an annual basis for the first
three years. Goodwill resulting from the business combination will not be
amortized but instead will be tested for impairment at least annually (more
frequently if certain indicators are present). The amount of the estimated
purchase price allocated to goodwill, which is based on certain assumptions,
is
estimated to be approximately $14.6 million.
If
IMSI
management should change the assumptions used in the allocation of the purchase
price or the remaining estimated lives of the intangible assets, amounts
allocated to intangible assets with definite lives may increase significantly
or
estimated lives may decrease significantly, which could result in a material
increase in amortization of intangible assets. In addition, if IMSI management
determines that the value of goodwill has become impaired, the combined company
will incur an accounting charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal
quarter in which the determination is made. The amounts listed in the above
paragraph are only preliminary estimates, however, actual amounts may differ
from these estimates.
Appraisal
Rights
It
is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation AccessMedia and IMSI
will
merge under the terms of an AccessMedia Merger Agreement that is described
in
this document. If the Reincorporation and then the Merger are completed, holders
of common stock of IMSI will not be entitled to vote on the AccessMedia
Acquisition and will not have appraisal rights. If the AccessMedia Acquisition
and the AccessMedia Acquisition were to be effectuated prior to the
Reincorporation, IMSI stockholder would be entitled to vote on the AccessMedia
Acquisition and would therefore be entitled to appraisal rights under Chapter
13
of the California General Corporate Law.
AS
THE REINCORPORATION OF IMSI IN DELAWARE IS INTENDED TO TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO
THE
MERGER, IMSI
SHAREHOLDERS WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE MERGER OR TO EXERCISE
DISSENTERS RIGHTS.
Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
The
following discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, or the Code, the regulations promulgated under the Code, and existing
administrative interpretations and court decisions, all of which are subject
to
change, possibly with retroactive effect. Any such change could affect the
continuing validity of the following discussion.
The
merger of ACCM into AccessMedia, and any subsequent merger of AccessMedia into
IMSI, are intended to qualify under Sections 368 and 332 respectively of the
Internal Revenue Code, in which case: (i) no gain or loss will be recognized
by
IMSI, ACCM, AccessMedia, or the IMSI shareholders, and (ii) the basis and
holding period of the IMSI shareholders in their IMSI common stock will remain
unchanged. If it were determined that the transactions did not qualify under
Sections 368 or 332, no taxable gain or loss should be recognized by IMSI,
ACCM,
or the IMSI shareholders. Neither IMSI nor AccessMedia contemplates obtaining
a
tax opinion or requesting a ruling from the IRS in connection with the merger.
Accordingly, IMSI shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors
as to
the tax consequences as a result of the AccessMedia Merger, including the
applicable Federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences.
This
discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that
may
be important to you in light of your particular circumstances or if you are
subject to special rules. Moreover, the discussion does not address any
non-income tax or any foreign, state or local tax consequences of the
acquisition.
TO
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CIRCULAR 230, IMSI STOCKHOLDERS
ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT: (A) ANY DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL TAX ISSUES IN THIS
INFORMATION STATEMENT IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITTEN BY US TO BE RELIED UPON, AND
CANNOT BE RELIED UPON BY IMSI STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING PENALTIES
THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON IMSI STOCKHOLDERS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; (B)
SUCH DISCUSSION IS WRITTEN TO SUPPORT THE PROMOTION OR MARKETING OF THE
TRANSACTIONS OR MATTERS ADDRESSED HEREIN; AND (C) IMSI STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD
SEEK
ADVICE BASED ON THEIR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES FROM AN INDEPENDENT TAX
ADVISOR.
THE
ACCESSMEDIA MERGER AGREEMENT
The
following summary describes the material provisions of the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement. This summary may not contain all of the information about the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement that is important to you. The AccessMedia Merger
Agreement is attached to this document as Annex D and is incorporated by
reference into this document, and we encourage you to read it carefully in
its
entirety for a more complete understanding of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement,
because it is the legal document that governs the merger.
The
Merger
Generally
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides that at the closing of the merger, ACCM
Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI, will be merged with and
into AccessMedia. Upon completion of the merger, AccessMedia will continue
as
the surviving corporation and will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of
IMSI.
Directors
and Officers of the Surviving Corporation after the
Merger
The
directors and officers of IMSI will be the directors and officers of AccessMedia
immediately prior to the effective time of the merger.
Manner
and Basis of Converting Shares of AccessMedia Common Stock into the Merger
Consideration
Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, upon completion of the merger, IMSI
will issue 29,000,000 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect
to
the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders, representing
approximately 49.3% of the outstanding shares of IMSI. Following the closing,
IMSI may issue up to an additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving effect
to
the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders if AccessMedia
achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to
certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement),
representing approximately 68.2% in the aggregate to be held by former
AccessMedia stockholders.
AccessMedia
stockholders will be entitled to receive 1.16 share of common stock of IMSI
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split) for each share
of
AccessMedia common stock held by them at the effective time of the merger and
up
to 2.56 shares of common stock of IMSI for each share of AccessMedia common
stock held by them if AccessMedia achieves certain revenue milestones prior
to
December 31, 2008 (subject to certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement).
The
additional issuances of the common stock of IMSI shall be paid in the amounts
set forth below in the event that any of the revenue performance levels shall
be
obtained by AccessMedia during any of the time periods set forth below (as
more
fully set out in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement):
Performance
Target Schedule
Revenue
Performance Level
|
Target
Date
|
Earnout
Payment
(in
Shares of IMSI common stock before giving effect to the reverse one
for
two stock split)
|
Potential
Aggregate Shares of IMSI common stock (before giving effect to the
reverse
one for two stock split)
|
>$20
million in Revenue
|
June
30, 2006
|
7
million
|
36
million
|
>$40
million in Revenue
|
March
31, 2007
|
7
million
|
43
million
|
>$55
million in Revenue
|
September
30, 2007
|
7
million
|
50
million
|
>$80
million in Revenue
|
June
30, 2008
|
7
million
|
57
million
|
>$100
million in Revenue
|
December
31, 2008
|
7
million
|
64
million
|
Each
applicable earnout payment in the column entitled "Earnout Payment" shall be
made to the AccessMedia stockholders on or prior to the 30th day following
the
associated date in the column entitled "Target Date", if the revenue performance
level set forth therein is met by such date. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
if
any revenue performance level is not met by the specified target date, the
associated Earnout Payment may still be earned if AccessMedia achieves the
applicable revenue performance level within six (6) months following the
specified target date known as the "Grace Period"). The listed revenue
performance levels are cumulative. As a result, if on any specified target
date
(or by the Grace Period date associated with each such target date) the revenue
performance level goal for that date is met, then the full cumulative amount
of
the Earnout Payments attributable to all revenue levels included within that
amount will be payable at that time. In other words, if a revenue performance
level is achieved by a target date, or by the associated Grace Period date,
then
the Earnout Payment owing at that time will include (a) the Earnout Payment
with
respect to such target date, and (b) any Earnout Payment relating to prior
target dates that had not been earned prior to such date. For example, if
AccessMedia does not achieve revenue of $20 million as of June 30, 2006 but
does
achieve revenue of $20 million prior to December 31, 2006 (six months following
the first target date), the AccessMedia stockholders will be entitled to receive
the Earnout Payment for the period ending December 31, 2006. If AccessMedia
does
not achieve revenue of $20 million by December 31, 2006, but does achieve
revenue of $40 million as of September 30, 2007 (six months following the second
target date), the AccessMedia stockholders will be entitled to receive the
Earnout Payment for each of the first two target dates within 30 days of
September 30, 2007.
Completion
and Effectiveness of the Merger
We
intend
to complete the merger no later than two (2) business days after all of the
conditions to completion of the merger contained in the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement described in the section entitled “The AccessMedia Merger Agreement -
Conditions to Completion of the Merger” beginning on page of
this
document are satisfied or waived. The merger will become effective upon the
filing of a certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of the State
of
Delaware, or such later time as AccessMedia and IMSI agree and set forth in
the
certificate of merger.
We
are
working to complete the merger as quickly as possible. We currently plan to
complete the merger during the first quarter of 2006. However, we cannot predict
the exact timing because completion of the merger is subject to certain
conditions.
Treatment
of IMSI Capital Stock
In
connection with the merger, IMSI’s capital stock will be affected as
follows:
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IMSI
will issue 29,000,000 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving
effect
to the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders,
representing approximately 49.3% of the outstanding shares of
IMSI;
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Following
the closing, IMSI may issue up to an additional 35,000,000 shares
(before
giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia
stockholders if AccessMedia achieves certain revenue milestones prior
to
December 31, 2008 (subject to certain extensions as provided in the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement), representing approximately 68.2% of
the
outstanding shares of IMSI to be held by former AccessMedia stockholders
in the aggregate.
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Representations
and Warranties
AccessMedia
makes a number of customary representations and warranties in the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement regarding aspects of its business, financial condition and
structure, as well as other facts pertinent to the merger. These representations
and warranties relate to the following subject matters:
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Organization
and Good Standing
|
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· |
Authority
and Enforceability
|
|
· |
No
Conflict; Authorizations
|
|
· |
Financial
Statements; Authority and
Enforceability
|
|
· |
No
Undisclosed Liabilities
|
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· |
Title
to Personal Properties
|
|
· |
Conditions
on Tangible Assets
|
|
· |
Absence
of Certain Changes or Events
|
|
· |
Labor
and Employment Matters
|
|
· |
Related
Party Transactions
|
|
· |
Conditions
Affecting AccessMedia and its
Subsidiaries
|
|
· |
Suppliers
and Customers
|
|
· |
Completeness
of Disclosure
|
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement contains customary representations and warranties
made by IMSI. These representations and warranties relate to the following
subject matters:
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·
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Organization
and Good Standing
|
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·
|
Authority
and Enforceability
|
|
· |
No
Conflict; Authorizations
|
|
· |
SEC
Filings; Financial Statements
|
|
· |
Interim
Operation of ACCM Acquisition Corp.
|
|
· |
Absence
of Certain Changes or Events
|
|
· |
Related
Party Transactions
|
|
· |
Investment
Representations
|
|
· |
Completeness
of Disclosure
|
Therepresentations
and warranties in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement are complicated, are not
identical as between IMSI and AccessMedia and not easily summarized. You
are
urged to carefully read Articles III and IV of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
entitled “Representations and Warranties of IMSI” and “Representations and
Warranties of Parent and Merger Sub.”
Indemnification
and Escrow Fund
Except
as
set forth below, the representations and warranties of AccessMedia and IMSI
contained in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement generally survive for a period
of
18 months following the closing.
The
representations and warranties of AccessMedia contained in the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement in Sections 3.1 (Organization and Good Standing), 3.2
(Capitalization), 3.4 (Authority and Enforceability), 3.29 (Brokers or Finders)
shall survive indefinitely. The representations and warranties of IMSI contained
in Sections 3.10 (Taxes) and 3.20 (Employee Benefits) shall survive the Closing
until 60 days after the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations
period (after giving effect to any waivers and extensions thereof). The
representations and warranties of IMSI contained in Section 3.22 (Environmental)
shall survive the Closing for a period of 3 years following the
Closing.
The
representations and warranties of IMSI contained in the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement in Sections 4.1 (Organization and Good Standing), 4.2 (Capital
Structure), 4.4 (Authority and Enforceability), and 4.12 (Brokers or Finders)
shall survive indefinitely. The representations and warranties of IMSI contained
in Sections 4.8 (Taxes) shall survive the Closing until 60 days after the
expiration of the applicable statute of limitations period (after giving effect
to any waivers and extensions thereof).
IMSI
and
AccessMedia have agreed to indemnify the other party for breaches of their
respective representations, warranties and covenants, provided, however, that
neither IMSI nor AccessMedia shall be liable for any losses of the other unless
and until the aggregate amount of losses for such party exceeds $50,000, in
which event such party shall be entitled to all of its losses from the first
dollar.
1,500,000
shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect to the reverse one for
two
stock split) issuable to AccessMedia stockholders at the closing will be held
in
an escrow fund pursuant to an escrow agreement with an escrow agent and will
be
available to IMSI to satisfy any indemnification obligations of AccessMedia
stockholders. One-third of the shares deposited into the escrow fund shall
be
released on each of the following dates: (i) six months after the closing date;
(ii) 12 months after the closing date and (ii) 18 months after the closing
date;
provided,
that in
the event IMSI has made a claim under the indemnification provisions describe
above, any shares in the escrow fund subject to such claim shall not be subject
to release, and the foregoing calculation shall be based upon one-third of
the
remaining shares in the escrow fund.
Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Obligations of AccessMedia
Concurrently
with execution of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, IMSI entered into a joint
operating agreement, under which IMSI agreed to loan AccessMedia up to
$3,000,000 prior to the closing of the merger pursuant to a joint operating
plan
and an operating budget to be delivered to a joint operating committee comprised
of representatives of IMSI and AccessMedia. At the effective time of the merger,
any promissory notes evidencing the loan and interest thereon will be
surrendered to AccessMedia without payment and treated as a capital contribution
to AccessMedia on its books and records. If the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
is
terminated, any promissory notes and interest thereon shall convert into the
right to receive preferred stock of AccessMedia, the terms of which are set
forth in the certificate of designation, the form of which is attached as an
exhibit to the joint operating agreement, which is attached as Annex F to the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference.
After
the
merger, IMSI agreed to provide up to $7,000,000 of additional working capital
to
AccessMedia to fund its working capital needs pursuant to a monthly budget
to be
mutually agreed upon by IMSI and the representative of the stockholders of
AccessMedia.
The
foregoing description of the material terms of the joint operating agreement
does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to
the complete text of the joint operating agreement. The complete form of the
joint operating agreement is attached as Annex F to this document and is
incorporated into this document by reference. All IMSI shareholders are urged
to
read the form of the joint operating agreement carefully and in its
entirety.
Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
IMSI
has
agreed effective as of the closing to increase the number of directors
authorizing two additional directors, one of which is to be designated by
AccessMedia’s stockholders’ representative and who shall be appointed to IMSI’s
board of directors.
IMSI
has
agreed that, upon AccessMedia achieving revenue of $20,000,000 until the earlier
of December 31, 2008 or the date on which the former stockholders of AccessMedia
beneficially own a majority of the common stock of IMSI, IMSI will nominate
for
election to its board of directors individuals designated by the representative
of the AccessMedia stockholders in such numbers as would represent a majority
of
the board of directors of IMSI.
Employee
Benefits for AccessMedia Employees
Following
the completion of the merger, IMSI agreed to take all reasonable actions
necessary to allow eligible employees of AccessMedia that will be employees
of
the surviving corporation to participate in benefit programs which are
substantially comparable to those maintained for the benefit of, or offered
to,
similarly situated employees of IMSI to the extent permitted by the terms of
IMSI’s benefit plans; provided, however, that in the case of plans for which
AccessMedia maintains a plan offering the same type of benefit, such
participation need not be offered by IMSI until the corresponding plan of
AccessMedia ceases to be available. IMSI will recognize employment services
of
each AccessMedia employee for purposes of eligibility and vesting (but not
benefit accrual) under any IMSI benefit plan and each AccessMedia employee’s
years of service with AccessMedia and any of its subsidiaries shall be otherwise
recognized for all general employment purposes, including seniority, vacation,
personal time and similar general employment purposes; provided, that any
vacation time offered by IMSI in the calendar year of the closing to any
AccessMedia employee shall be offset by any vacation time used by or paid to
such employee by AccessMedia or any of its subsidiaries in the calendar year
of
the closing. In addition, IMSI will (a) waive all limitations as to preexisting
conditions, exclusions, waiting periods and service requirements with respect
to
participation and coverage requirements applicable to AccessMedia employees
under any group health plan sponsored by IMSI, except to the extent such
preexisting conditions, exclusion, waiting period or service requirement had
not
been satisfied by any such AccessMedia employee as of the closing under a group
health plan sponsored by AccessMedia or any of its subsidiaries; and (b) provide
each AccessMedia employee with credit for any deductible, copayment and
out-of-pocket limits applicable to such employees under any such group medical
plan sponsored by AccessMedia or any of its subsidiaries and paid by the
AccessMedia employee prior to the closing during the calendar year of the
closing.
Conditions
to Completion of the Merger
The
respective obligations of AccessMedia and ACCM Acquisition Corp., on the one
hand, and IMSI, on the other, to complete the merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger Agreement are subject to the satisfaction
or waiver of each of the following conditions:
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the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement shall have been adopted by the holders
of a
majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of
AccessMedia;
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a
governmental entity shall not have issued an order or taken any other
action, in any case having the effect of permanently restraining,
enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the merger, which order is final
and
not appealable;
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either
a registration statement for the issuance of the common stock of
IMSI in
connection with the Merger shall be effective or such issuance shall
otherwise be exempt from the registration requirements of Section
5 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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IMSI’s
obligation to complete the merger is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver
of each of the following conditions:
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the
representations and warranties in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
made by
AccessMedia shall be true and correct in all material respects at
and as
of the closing date of the merger (except that any representations
or
warranties expressly made as of a specific date, would be measured
as of
such date);
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AccessMedia
shall have complied with all of its covenants and obligations under
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement in all material
respects;
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There
shall not have occurred any event, occurrence or change that has
had, or
could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate,
a
material adverse effect on AccessMedia and its subsidiaries taken
as a
whole;
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less
than 2% of the shares of AccessMedia common stock shall have elected
to
exercise appraisal rights;
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Alchemy
Communications, Inc. shall have entered into an five year agreement
with
AccessMedia in a form satisfactory to
IMSI;
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the
escrow agent and a representative of the AccessMedia stockholders
shall
have entered into an escrow
agreement;
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the
representative of the AccessMedia stockholders and the holders of
not less
than 95% of the shares of AccessMedia common stock shall have executed
and
delivered to IMSI a stockholders’ representative
agreement;
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IMSI
shall have received a written opinion from counsel to AccessMedia;
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AccessMedia
shall have delivered to IMSI a certification of non-foreign
status;
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AccessMedia
shall have delivered to IMSI resignations of its officers and directors;
and
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AccessMedia
shall have delivered to IMSI a certificate of good standing from
the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and each of its subsidiaries'
states of organization.
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AccessMedia’s
obligation to complete the merger is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver
of each of the following conditions:
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the
representations and warranties in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
made by
IMSI shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as
of the
closing date of the merger (except that any representations or warranties
expressly made as of a specific date, would be measured as of such
date);
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IMSI
shall have complied with all of its covenants and obligations under
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement in all material
respects;
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the
escrow agent and a representative of the AccessMedia stockholders
shall
have entered into an escrow
agreement;
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AccessMedia
shall have received a written opinion from counsel to IMSI;
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Martin
Wade shall have executed and delivered an employment agreement with
IMSI;
and
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IMSI
shall have increased the number of directors and shall have appointed
the
director nominated by AccessMedia’s stockholders’ representative to IMSI’s
board of directors.
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Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc.
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides that, as a condition to IMSI's obligation
to close, AccessMedia shall have entered into a five year services and support
agreement with in a form satisfactory to IMSI. Alchemy is an affiliate of
AccessMedia. It is intended that pursuant to the agreement, Alchemy will provide
office and operating space, staffing technical services and consulting,
bandwidth and hosting, network infrastructure and other related services. Given
the scope of the proposed agreement, it would constitute AccessMedia's most
significant vendor relationship in the foreseeable future. Alchemy's service
level agreements and pricing will be equal to the best rates provided to
Alchemy's other customers or, in the absence of this benchmark for a particular
item, will be within the customary range of terms and rates as compared to
the
Los Angeles market.
Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement may be terminated and the merger may be abandoned
prior to completion of the merger, whether before or after the adoption of
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement by IMSI shareholders:
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by
mutual written consent of AccessMedia and
IMSI;
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by
AccessMedia or IMSI if:
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the
merger is not completed by February 28, 2006, except that this right
to
terminate the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is not available to any
party
whose action or failure to fulfill any of its obligations under the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement has been the cause of or resulted in
the
failure of the merger to occur on or before February 28, 2006;
or
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a
governmental entity shall have issued an order or taken any other
action,
in any case having the effect of permanently restraining, enjoining
or
otherwise prohibiting the merger, which order is final and not appealable;
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by
IMSI upon a breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement on the part of AccessMedia or
if any
representation or warranty of AccessMedia has become untrue so that
the
condition to the completion of the merger regarding IMSI’s representations
and warranties or covenants would not be met. However, if the breach
or
inaccuracy is curable by AccessMedia, then IMSI may not terminate
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement for 30 days after its delivery of written
notice to AccessMedia of the breach. If the breach is cured during
those
30 days, IMSI may not exercise this termination
right;
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by
AccessMedia upon a breach of any representation, warranty, covenant
or
agreement in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement on the part of IMSI
or if
any representation or warranty of IMSI has become untrue so that
the
condition to the completion of the merger regarding IMSI’s representations
and warranties or covenants would not be met. However, if the breach
or
inaccuracy is curable by IMSI, then AccessMedia may not terminate
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement for 30 days after its delivery of written
notice to IMSI of the breach. If the breach is cured during those
30 days,
AccessMedia may not exercise this termination
right.
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Termination
Fee; Expenses
Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, except as set forth below, all fees,
costs and expenses incurred in connection with the merger, the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement, but not including the termination fee described
below, shall be paid by the party incurring the fees, costs and
expenses.
In
addition, IMSI has agreed to pay to AccessMedia a cash termination fee of
$300,000 if the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is terminated by IMSI after
notification to AccessMedia that IMSI will not fulfill its obligations under
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement.
If
IMSI
terminates the AccessMedia Merger Agreement for reasons other than its
unwillingness to fulfill its obligations under the AccessMedia Merger Agreement,
it shall have the right to recover damages sustained by it as a result of any
breach by the Company of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
contained in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement or fraud or willful
misrepresentation; provided, however, that IMSI is not in breach of any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained in the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement under circumstances which would have permitted AccessMedia
to
terminate the AccessMedia Merger Agreement.
Amendment
and Waiver
AccessMedia
and IMSI may amend the AccessMedia Merger Agreement before completion of the
merger by mutual written consent.
The
Voting Agreements
The
following is a description of the material terms of the AccessMedia Acquisition
voting agreements. The complete form of the voting agreements are attached
as
Annex E to this document and is incorporated into this document by reference.
All IMSI shareholders are urged to read the form of the voting agreements
carefully and in their entirety.
IMSI
Voting Agreements
Effective
on August 8, 2005, Martin Wade III, Chief Executive Officer of IMSI, Digital
Creative Development Corp. and Baytree, holding an aggregate of less than 25%
of
the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock on such date, entered into voting
agreements with AccessMedia.
Under
the
IMSI voting agreements, Martin Wade, III, Digital Creative Development Corp.
and
Baytree, in their capacity as IMSI shareholders, agreed to vote, or cause the
record holders of their IMSI securities to vote, the common stock of IMSI
beneficially owned by them as of August 8, 2005, and any other securities of
IMSI that become beneficially owned by them after August 8, 2005, in the
following manner:
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against
approval of any action or agreement that would result in a breach
of any
representation, warranty, covenant or obligation of IMSI in the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement;
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·
|
in
favor of electing Martin Wade, III and each individual nominated
by the
representative of the AccessMedia stockholders to become a member
of the
board of directors if IMSI following the merger;
and
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|
in
favor of electing a sufficient number of individuals to the IMSI
board of
directors nominated by the representative of the AccessMedia stockholders
such that such individuals would represent a majority of the board
of
directors of IMSI after the date upon which AccessMedia achieves
revenue
of $20,000,000.
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Under
the
IMSI voting agreements, each IMSI shareholder who is a party to an IMSI voting
agreement delivered an irrevocable proxy to AccessMedia to vote the securities
of IMSI owned by such shareholder in accordance with the terms of the IMSI
voting agreement.
The
obligations under the IMSI voting agreements will terminate on the earlier
to
occur of December 31, 2010 or on the date on which the former stockholders
of
AccessMedia beneficially own a majority of the outstanding common stock of
IMSI.
AccessMedia
Voting Agreements
On
December 16, 2005, AccessMedia stockholders who were the beneficial owners
of
shares of AccessMedia capital stock representing 100% of the outstanding voting
power of the AccessMedia common stock, entered into voting agreements with
IMSI,
pursuant to which each such holder agreed to vote in favor of certain actions.
Under
the
AccessMedia voting agreements, as amended, Michael Gardner, Software People,
LLC, Trans Global Media, LLC, Broadcaster, LLC and AccessMedia Technologies,
LLC
in their capacity as AccessMedia shareholders, agreed to vote, or cause the
record holders of their AccessMedia securities to vote, the common stock of
AccessMedia beneficially owned by them as of August 8, 2005 and any other
securities of AccessMedia that become beneficially owned by them after August
8,
2005, and for purposes of voting in elections of IMSI directors, any shares
of
IMSI common stock beneficially owned at the time of each election of IMSI
directors, in the following manner:
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·
|
in
favor of the transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement;
|
|
·
|
against
approval of any action or agreement that would result in a breach
of any
representation, warranty, covenant or obligation of AccessMedia in
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement;
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·
|
against
the following actions (other than the Merger and the transactions
contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger Agreement): (A) any extraordinary
corporate transaction, such as a merger, consolidation or other business
combination involving AccessMedia or any subsidiary of AccessMedia;
(B)
any sale, lease, sublease, exclusive license, sublicense or transfer
of a
material portion of the rights or other assets of AccessMedia or
any
subsidiary of AccessMedia; (C) any reorganization, recapitalization,
dissolution or liquidation of AccessMedia or any subsidiary of
AccessMedia; (D) any amendment to AccessMedia’s articles of incorporation
or bylaws; and (E) any other action which is intended, or could reasonably
be expected, to impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, discourage
or
adversely affect the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated
by the Merger Agreement or the AccessMedia voting agreements;
and
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·
|
in
favor of electing Martin Wade, III and each other individual nominated
by
IMSI as a member of the board of directors of IMSI following the
Merger
(subject to such stockholder's right to have certain individuals
designated by the representative of the AccessMedia
stockholders).
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The
obligations under the AccessMedia voting agreements will terminate on the
earlier to occur of December 31, 2010 or on the date on which the former
stockholders of AccessMedia beneficially own a majority of the outstanding
common stock of IMSI.
In
addition, these AccessMedia stockholders agree not to transfer, sell, exchange,
pledge or otherwise dispose of or encumber any shares of AccessMedia capital
stock, or to make any offer or agreement relating thereto, at any time prior
to
the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement.
UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
On
December 16, 2005, IMSI entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire
AccessMedia. Under the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, AccessMedia
stockholders will receive 29 million shares of IMSI common stock issued in
exchange for all existing shares of AccessMedia common stock and will own
approximately 49% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company.
The
agreement provides that 35 million additional shares may be earned and awarded
to the current stockholders of AccessMedia. Completion of the proposed
acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2006, is subject
to the approval of IMSI and AccessMedia shareholders and other regulatory and
customary conditions. The purchase price was determined through an arms-length
negotiation between the parties and will be allocated to the underlying assets,
namely technology assets, business relationships and other intangibles, based
on
management’s estimate of fair values and remaining economic lives. The excess of
the purchase price over the fair value of the assets will be recorded as
goodwill.
The
proposed acquisition is accounted for in these unaudited pro forma condensed
combined consolidated financial statements using the purchase method of
accounting. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated balance
sheet combines the historical consolidated balance sheets of IMSI and
AccessMedia as of September 30, 2005, giving effect to the proposed acquisition.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated statements of operations
combine the historical consolidated statements of operations for IMSI and
AccessMedia for the year ended June 30, 2005 and the three months ended
September 30, 2005, giving effect to the proposed acquisition as if it had
occurred at the beginning of each period. Independent valuation specialists
are
currently conducting an independent valuation in order to assist IMSI in
determining the fair value of the underlying assets. Any preliminary work
performed by the independent valuation specialists has been considered in
management’s estimates of the fair values reflected in these pro forma condensed
combined consolidated financial statements. A final determination of the fair
values, which cannot be made prior to the completion of the proposed
acquisition, will include management’s consideration of a final valuation
prepared by the independent valuation specialists. Goodwill represents the
excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and
intangible assets acquired, and is not deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill
will not be amortized and will be tested for impairment at least annually.
The
purchase price allocation for AccessMedia is subject to revision as more
detailed analysis is completed and additional information on the fair value
of
AccessMedia's assets and liabilities becomes available. Any change in the fair
value of the net assets of AccessMedia, estimates of costs associated with
the
transaction or additional shares issued pursuant to the agreement will change
the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill.
In
determining the purchase price allocation and the fair value to assign to each
of AccessMedia's identified intangible assets except content, we used the income
approach methodology and the cost approach utilizing the principle of
substitution. The preliminary fair values of AccessMedia’s tangible assets
and liabilities are historical values and the content intangible is shown at
estimated replacement cost. All preliminary values are subject to change based
upon an expected balance sheet audit of AccessMedia as of the date of closing
and further review of the assets, liabilities, assumptions and choice of
valuation methodology.
The
following attributes of the combination of the IMSI and AccessMedia businesses
were considered significant factors to the establishment of the purchase price,
resulting in the recognition of goodwill: an experienced workforce, the stage
of
development of certain technology assets permitting the company to deliver
content to consumers over the Internet, the existence of existing business
knowledge and practice supporting the proposed products and services, marketing
programs and a base level of customers.
The
detailed assumptions used to prepare the unaudited pro forma condensed combined
consolidated financial statements are contained in the notes to the unaudited
pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements. The pro forma
adjustments are based on preliminary estimates and information available at
the
time of the preparation of this proxy statement/prospectus and include certain
assumptions that management of IMSI deems appropriate. The unaudited pro forma
condensed combined consolidated financial statements have been prepared by
IMSI
for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the
condensed combined consolidated financial position or results of operations
in
future periods, or the results that actually would have been realized had IMSI
and AccessMedia been a combined company during the specified periods. Further,
the actual amounts recorded as of the completion of the proposed acquisition
may
differ materially from the information presented in these unaudited pro forma
condensed combined consolidated financial statements. In addition to the receipt
of the final valuation report, the impact of ongoing integration activities,
the
timing of completion of the acquisition and other changes in AccessMedia’s net
tangible and intangible assets that occur prior to completion of the proposed
acquisition could cause material differences from the information
presented.
The
unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements also
include estimates of direct costs associated with the proposed acquisition
including investment banker fees, fairness opinion fees, due diligence fees,
legal and accounting costs, filing fees, independent valuation services and
the
special meeting of stockholders that will be held to approve the proposed
reincorporation. A final determination of the costs cannot be made until
completion of the proposed acquisition and could differ significantly from
the
initial estimate of costs used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined
consolidated financial statements. In addition, IMSI may incur significant
integration costs upon completion of the acquisition or in subsequent quarters,
or other costs associated with existing activities of IMSI and AccessMedia.
The
unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements,
including the notes thereto, should be read in conjunction with the historical
consolidated financial statements of IMSI included in the Annual Report on
Form
10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 and report on Form 10-QSB for
the
three months ended September 30, 2005 which is incorporated herein by
reference.
IMSI
& AccessMedia
UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As
of September 30, 2005
(In
thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
IMSI
|
|
AccessMedia
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
|
ProForma
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
9,887
|
|
$
|
242
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
10,129
|
|
Available-for-sale
securities
|
|
|
1,524
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,524
|
|
Accounts
receivable, net
|
|
|
1,554
|
|
|
201
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,755
|
|
Inventories,
net
|
|
|
834
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
834
|
|
Other
current assets
|
|
|
989
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
989
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
14,788
|
|
|
443
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property,
plant & equipment, net
|
|
|
373
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
373
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
development cost, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
667
|
|
|
(667
|
)
|
|
C
|
|
|
-
|
|
Intangible
assets, net
|
|
|
4,769
|
|
|
36,864
|
|
|
(36,864
|
)
|
|
C
|
|
|
4,769
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,060
|
|
|
D
|
|
|
18,060
|
|
Media
content, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,680
|
|
|
(2,680
|
)
|
|
C
|
|
|
-
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
3,665
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
14,610
|
|
|
D
|
|
|
18,275
|
|
Total
intangible assets, net
|
|
|
8,434
|
|
|
40,211
|
|
|
(7,541
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
41,104
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
long term assets
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
80
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
88
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
$
|
23,603
|
|
$
|
40,734
|
|
$
|
(7,541
|
)
|
|
|
|
$
|
56,796
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short
term debt
|
|
|
1,713
|
|
|
1,775
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,488
|
|
Trade
accounts payable
|
|
|
1,600
|
|
|
575
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,175
|
|
Accrued
and other liabilities
|
|
|
1,907
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
710
|
|
|
E
|
|
|
2,676
|
|
Deferred
revenue
|
|
|
62
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
F
|
|
|
121
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
5,282
|
|
|
2,463
|
|
|
715
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,460
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non
current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unearned
contract fees, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
162
|
|
Long
term debt
|
|
|
200
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200
|
|
Deferred
tax liability
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,687
|
|
|
G
|
|
|
3,687
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
5,482
|
|
|
2,625
|
|
|
4,402
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,509
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholder’s
equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock
|
|
|
44
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
B
|
|
|
44
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
A
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
E
|
|
|
2
|
|
Additional
paid in capital
|
|
|
44,795
|
|
|
39,835
|
|
|
(39,835
|
)
|
|
B
|
|
|
44,795
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,104
|
|
|
A
|
|
|
24,104
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,036
|
|
|
E
|
|
|
2,036
|
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
|
(27,282
|
)
|
|
(1,727
|
)
|
|
1,727
|
|
|
B
|
|
|
(27,282
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive (loss) income
|
|
|
564
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
564
|
|
Total
stockholder’s equity
|
|
|
18,121
|
|
|
38,109
|
|
|
(11,943
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
44,287
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities and stockholder’s equity
|
|
$
|
23,603
|
|
$
|
40,734
|
|
$
|
(7,541
|
)
|
|
|
|
$
|
56,796
|
|
See
notes
to unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
statements
IMSI
& AccessMedia
UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
For
the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2005
(In
thousands, except per share data)
|
|
IMSI
|
|
AccessMedia
|
|
Media
Zone
|
|
PC
& MV
|
|
|
|
|
|
ProForma
|
|
|
|
Twelve
Months
Ended
|
|
Twelve
Months
Ended
|
|
Ten
Months
Ended
|
|
Twelve
Months
Ended
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
|
Twelve
Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2005
|
|
June
30, 2005
|
|
May
13, 2005
|
|
June
30, 2005
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
|
June
30, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
revenues
|
|
$
|
13,874
|
|
$
|
372
|
|
$
|
81
|
|
$
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
14,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of net revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
|
4,443
|
|
|
339
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,836
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
438
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
276
|
|
|
H
|
|
|
714
|
|
Gross
margin
|
|
|
8,993
|
|
|
33
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
(276
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
8,782
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
|
6,165
|
|
|
136
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,301
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
4,422
|
|
|
402
|
|
|
63
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,890
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
1,696
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,696
|
|
Depreciation
& amortization
|
|
|
735
|
|
|
57
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,072
|
|
|
H
|
|
|
3,898
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
13,018
|
|
|
595
|
|
|
97
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
3,072
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
(loss) from operations
|
|
|
(4,025
|
)
|
|
(562
|
)
|
|
(70
|
)
|
|
2
|
|
|
(3,348
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(8,003
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
and other expense, net
|
|
|
(80
|
)
|
|
(27
|
)
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(126
|
)
|
Income
(loss) before income tax
|
|
|
(4,105
|
)
|
|
(589
|
)
|
|
(89
|
)
|
|
2
|
|
|
(3,348
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(8,129
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26
|
)
|
Loss
from continuing operations
|
|
|
(4,130
|
)
|
|
(589
|
)
|
|
(90
|
)
|
|
2
|
|
|
(3,348
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(8,155
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
from discontinued operations,
net
|
|
|
341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
341
|
|
Gain
from the sale of discontinued
operations,
net
|
|
|
2,035
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,035
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
|
(1,754
|
)
|
|
(589
|
)
|
|
(90
|
)
|
|
2
|
|
|
(3,348
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(5,779
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
Comprehensive
(loss) income
|
|
$
|
(1,786
|
)
|
$
|
(589
|
)
|
$
|
(90
|
)
|
$
|
2
|
|
$
|
(3,348
|
)
|
|
|
|
$
|
(5,811
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted
|
|
|
($0.06
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
($0.10
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
outstanding
used to compute:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted
|
|
|
27,694
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,450
|
|
|
I
|
|
|
59,144
|
|
See
notes
to unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
statements.
IMSI
& AccessMedia
UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
For
the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005
(In
thousands, except per share data)
|
|
IMSI
|
|
AccessMedia
|
|
|
|
|
|
ProForma
|
|
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2005
|
|
September
30, 2005
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
revenues
|
|
$
|
3,965
|
|
$
|
832
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
4,797
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of net revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
|
1,395
|
|
|
746
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,141
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
60
|
|
|
|
|
|
69
|
|
|
H
|
|
|
129
|
|
Gross
margin
|
|
|
2,510
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
2,527
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
|
1,290
|
|
|
104
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,394
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
1,365
|
|
|
290
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,655
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
435
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
435
|
|
Depreciation
& amortization
|
|
|
301
|
|
|
678
|
|
|
768
|
|
|
H
|
|
|
1,747
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
3,391
|
|
|
1,072
|
|
|
768
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(881
|
)
|
|
(986
|
)
|
|
(837
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(2,704
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
and other expense, net
|
|
|
(69
|
)
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(87
|
)
|
Realized/unrealized
loss on marketable securities
|
|
|
(158
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(158
|
)
|
Loss
from continuing operations
|
|
|
(1,108
|
)
|
|
(1,004
|
)
|
|
(837
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(2,949
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
on sale of discontinued operations, net
|
|
|
(843
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(843
|
)
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
(1,951
|
)
|
|
(1,004
|
)
|
|
(837
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(3,792
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized
gain on restricted securities
|
|
|
478
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
478
|
|
Foreign
currency translation adjustments
|
|
|
188
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188
|
|
Comprehensive
loss
|
|
|
($1,285
|
)
|
|
($1,004
|
)
|
$
|
(837
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
($3,126
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted
|
|
|
($0.07
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
($0.06
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
outstanding
used to compute:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted
|
|
|
29,689
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,450
|
|
|
I
|
|
|
61,139
|
|
See
notes
to unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
statements.
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Basis of Pro Forma Presentation
On
[December ___, 2005] IMSI and AccessMedia entered into a definitive agreement
whereby IMSI will acquire 100% of the outstanding capital stock of AccessMedia.
IMSI will account for the business combination as a purchase. At the closing,
ACCM Acquisition Corp., a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI will
merge with AccessMedia, with AccessMedia surviving the merger as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of IMSI.
On
May
13, 2005, AccessMedia completed the acquisition of substantially all of the
assets of Media Zone Ltd. On July 22, 2005, AccessMedia completed the
acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Peoplecaster, Inc. and Myvod,
Inc. These transactions were accounted for as a purchase. AccessMedia acquired
all of the operating assets of Media Zone, Ltd., Peoplecaster, Inc. and Myvod,
Inc. in a share for share exchange.
The
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2005
combines the IMSI, AccessMedia, Peoplecaster, Inc. and Myvod, Inc. consolidated
balance sheets at September 30, 2005.
The
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
year
ended June 30, 2005 and the three months ended September 30, 2005 give effect
to
the proposed business combination as if it had occurred on July 1, 2004.
Additionally, the pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations
reflect the acquisitions by AccessMedia of substantially all of the assets
of
Media Zone, Ltd., Peoplecaster, Inc. and Myvod, Inc. as if they had occurred
on
July 1, 2004. Accordingly, the results of operations of Media Zone Ltd.,
Peoplecaster, Inc. and Myvod, Inc. prior to their respective acquisition dates
have been presented alongside AccessMedia’s consolidated statement of operations
on the proforma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2004. The results of operations of Media Zone Ltd.,
Peoplecaster, Inc. and Myvod, Inc. are reflected within AccessMedia’s condensed
consolidated statement of operations on the proforma condensed consolidated
statement of operations for the three months ended September 30,
2005.
The
acquisition structure described in this proxy statement-prospectus will not
result in a change in control of IMSI. Accordingly, under accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States, the assets and liabilities transferred
from IMSI will be accounted for at historical cost. Therefore, no pro forma
statements of IMSI showing the effect of the reorganization are included in
this
proxy statement/prospectus.
The
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements reflect an
estimated purchase price of approximately $26.9 million. The preliminary fair
market value of IMSI’s common stock to be issued was based on a five trading day
average of IMSI common stock ended November 30, 2005 and will be updated to
reflect a five-trading-day average price of IMSI’s common stock surrounding the
date the business combination was announced. The final purchase price is also
dependent on actual direct transaction costs. The final purchase price will
be
determined upon the completion of the business combination. The estimated total
purchase price of the proposed business combination is as follows (in
thousands):
Value
of IMSI common stock to be issued
|
|
$
|
24,128
|
|
Estimated
direct transaction costs
|
|
|
2,748
|
|
Total
estimated purchase price
|
|
$
|
26,876
|
|
The
calculation assumes the issuance of 29,000,000 shares of IMSI common stock
to
the shareholders of AccessMedia measured as of the date of the definitive merger
agreement using a five-trading-day average price of IMSI’s common stock as
estimated above subject to update. The definitive merger agreement was announced
on December 16, 2005.
The
value
of AccessMedia's net tangible and intangible assets are based upon their
estimated fair value as of the date of the completion of the business
combination. The estimated fair value is independent of the preliminary values
historically recorded on the books and records of AccessMedia. Management's
preliminary fair value estimates are subject to revision upon its further study
of assets, liabilities, assumptions and appropriate valuation methodology.
Based
upon the estimated purchase price, the purchase price allocation, which is
subject to change based on IMSI's final analysis, is as follows (in
thousands):
Tangible
assets acquired
|
|
$ |
523 |
|
Intangible
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Software
|
|
|
10,470
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
4,760
|
|
Internet
domain names
|
|
|
80
|
|
Content
|
|
|
2,750
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
14,610
|
|
Total
assets acquired
|
|
|
33,193
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
assumed
|
|
|
(2,630
|
)
|
Deferred
tax liability |
|
|
(3,687 |
) |
Net
assets acquired |
|
$ |
26,876 |
|
A
preliminary estimate of $18.1 million has been allocated to amortizable
intangible assets with useful lives ranging from three to ten years as follows:
software and technology - five years, domain names - three years and content
-
ten years.
A
preliminary residual purchase price of $14.6 million will be recorded as
goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair
value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. In accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets,” goodwill will not be amortized and will be tested for
impairment at least annually. The agreement provides that 35 million additional
shares may be earned and awarded to the current stockholders of AccessMedia.
Any
additional shares earned would be a future addition to goodwill.
AccessMedia’s
acquired technology includes certain additional products with market
opportunities. These opportunities were significant contributing factors to
the
establishment of the purchase price, resulting in the recognition of a
significant amount of goodwill. In addition, the acquisition provides an
experienced workforce, development of certain technology assets permitting
the
company to deliver content to consumers over the Internet, existing business
knowledge and practice supporting the proposed products and services, marketing
programs and a base level of customers.
3.
Pro Forma Adjustments
There
were no intercompany balances or transactions between IMSI and AccessMedia
other
than the Joint Operating Agreement.
The
accompanying unaudited pro forma combined financial statements have been
prepared as if the business combination was completed on September 30, 2005
for
balance sheet purposes and as of July 1, 2004 for statement of operations
purposes and reflect the following pro forma adjustments:
|
(A)
|
|
To
record the estimated fair value of the shares of IMSI common stock
to be
issued for the shares of AccessMedia common stock to be
exchanged.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(B)
|
|
To
eliminate the historical stockholders’ equity of AccessMedia.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(C)
|
|
To
eliminate AccessMedia’s existing intangible assets and
goodwill.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(D)
|
|
To
establish amortizable intangible assets and non-amortizable goodwill
resulting from the proposed business combination.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(E)
|
|
To
record estimated direct transaction costs of approximately $2.7 million
to
be incurred by IMSI related to the proposed business combination.
Actual
amounts could differ significantly upon close of the proposed business
combination.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(F)
|
|
To
adjust the estimated fair value of deferred revenue related to ongoing
obligations.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(G)
|
|
To
record a deferred tax liability related to acquired intangibles.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(H)
|
|
To
reflect amortization of the amortizable intangible assets on a
straight-line basis resulting from the proposed business
combination.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(I)
|
|
Basic
net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss for the
period
by the weighted average common stock outstanding for the period,
inclusive
of the 29.0 million shares of IMSI common stock estimated to be issued
in
the proposed business combination and 2.45 million shares issued
as direct
transaction costs. As the pro forma combined condensed statement
of
operations for all periods presented shows a net loss, weighted average
basic and diluted shares are the
same.
|
IMSI
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The
following table sets forth, as of October 31, 2005 the beneficial ownership
of
IMSI's common stock by:
|
·
|
Each
person who is known by IMSI to own of record or beneficially more
than
five percent (5%) of IMSI's common
stock
|
|
·
|
Each
director or nominee
|
|
·
|
Each
other executive officer named in the Summary Compensation Table,
and
|
|
·
|
All
directors and executive officers as a group.
|
Except
as
otherwise indicated, the shareholders listed in the table have sole voting
and
dispositive power with respect to the shares indicated, subject to community
property laws where applicable.
Title
of Class
|
Name
and
Address
of Beneficial Owner
|
Amount
and
Nature
of Beneficial
Owner
(1)
|
|
Common
Stock
|
Digital
Creative Development Corp. (12)
|
7,235,758
|
24.26%
|
Common
Stock
|
MBYI
Liquidating Trust (Formerly: Aladdin System Holdings, Inc.) (13)
|
3,089,188
|
10.36%
|
Common
Stock
|
Gordon
Landies. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (2)
|
1,730,025
|
5.56%
|
Common
Stock
|
Bruce
Galloway. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (3)
|
953,500
|
3.14%
|
Common
Stock
|
Robert
Mayer. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (4)
|
729,086
|
2.41%
|
Common
Stock
|
William
Bush. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (5) (14)
|
487,426
|
1.61%
|
Common
Stock
|
Robert
Falcone. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (6)
|
321,250
|
1.07%
|
Common
Stock
|
Richard
Berman. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (7)
|
306,250
|
1.02%
|
Common
Stock
|
Evan
Binn. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (9)
|
112,500
|
*
|
Common
Stock
|
Donald
Perlyn. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (10)
|
87,500
|
*
|
Common
Stock
|
Robert
O'Callahan. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (8)
|
75,000
|
*
|
Common
Stock
|
Martin
Wade. 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945. (11)
|
46,667
|
*
|
Common
Stock
|
All
directors and executive officers as a group (10 persons)
|
4,849,204
|
14.49%
|
(1)
Applicable percentages are based on 29,830,877 shares outstanding on October
31,
2005 adjusted as required by rules promulgated by the SEC. Beneficial ownership
is determined under the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or
investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject
to
options, warrants and convertible notes currently exercisable or convertible,
or
exercisable or convertible within 60 days after October 31, 2005 are deemed
outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such options
but
are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.
Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to any
applicable community property laws, IMSI believes that each of the shareholders
named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to the
shares of common stock indicated as beneficially owned by them. The symbol
“*”
represents holdings which are less than 1% of the outstanding common stock
of
IMSI.
(2)
Includes 1,280,025 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants
to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(3)
Includes 575,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(4)
)
Includes 387,500 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005. Mr. Mayer ceased
to
serve on the Board of Directors effective the start of business on October
20,
2005.
(5)
Includes 487,426 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(6)
Includes 306,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(7)
Includes 306,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(8)
Includes 75,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(9)
Includes 87,500 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(10)
Includes 87,500 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(11)
Includes 46,667 shares issuable upon exercise of options and/or warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of IMSI that are currently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days after October 31, 2005.
(12)
Pursuant to schedule 13D filed with the SEC on May 26, 2005, Digital Creative
Development Corporation reported total shares of 7,235,758 with sole voting
power over all of such shares and sole dispositive power over all of such
shares. The address of Digital Creative Development Corporation is 200 East
82nd
Street, New York, NY 10028.
(13)
The
address of MBYI Liquidating Trust is 608 Seacliff Drive, Aptos, CA
95003.
(14)
Mr.
Bush ceased to serve as our CFO effective June 30, 2005.
ACCESSMEDIA
MANAGEMENT
Nolan
Quan
Mr.
Quan
has thirty years of business experience including twenty years of experience
developing new businesses. Mr. Quan co-founded a series of successful Internet
related companies which range from Internet infrastructure and service companies
to entertainment portal companies. These companies include Alchemy
Communications, Inc. a data center company in 1995, LongView Media, Inc.
an
Internet advertising agency, in 1997, NetBroadcaster, Inc. an advertiser
based
Internet media company in 1998, and AccessMedia Networks, Inc. in 2002. Mr.
Quan
has also held the position of: President of Metropolis Pictures and co-founder
of Axis Films International, both film production and distribution companies
whose list of clients included HBO, Showtime, Viewer’s Choice, DirecTV,
Universal Pictures and Orion. Mr. Quan has also held financial and operational
positions at Touche Ross & Company, Getty Oil, ESPN, Mattel Electronics and
Magnum Entertainment. Mr. Quan has a B.S. in Computer Science Engineering
and an
MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Sanger
Powell Robinson II
Mr.
Robinson is a founder and CEO of NetBroadcaster.com, Inc, an entertainment
portal that has ranked amongst the eight most visited in the world. Mr. Robinson
has been important in the development of the AccessMedia software and advises
AccessMedia Networks on its marketing strategies and developing strategic
relationships with online traffic aggregators and marketing companies. Before
joining AccessMedia, he attended Boston University and worked for many years
in
the music industry.
Robert
Gould
Robert
Gould earned his Bachelors Degree in Communications from Boston University.
Mr.
Gould served as a marketing executive for Alchemy Communications, a Data
Center
company, and as president of Internet Fuel, an advertising agency. Mr. Gould
has
been involved in Internet marketing for the past ten years.
Bruce
K. Muhlfeld
Bruce
Muhlfeld’s substantial business experience spans over eighteen years. During
this time, he has held key sales management positions at such well-established
and successful companies as IBM, Prime Cellular and The QVC Network. At The
QVC
Network, Mr. Muhlfeld played a significant role in the initial distribution
of
the cable-shopping network to cable companies throughout the country,
contributing to The QVC Network's significant presence today. Mr. Muhlfeld
also
owned and operated The First Position; a consulting company that specialized
in
the development of sports medicine institutes throughout the United States
and
Europe. He has a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma.
Kathryn
Felice
Kathryn
Felice has served as AccessMedia's General Counsel since May 2005. Before
joining AccessMedia, Ms. Felice practiced commercial litigation in San Diego,
California, representing various technology companies and venture capital
groups. Immediately prior, Ms. Felice served as law clerk to the Honorable
Louisa S. Porter in the United States District Court for the Southern District
of California. During law school, Ms. Felice was a judicial extern to Federal
District Judge Thomas J. Whelan; served on The San Diego Law Review, was
a
contributing editor for The Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues, and a member
of the National Moot Court Tax Team. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Felice
served as a director in the West Coast Region of Kaplan Educational Centers,
a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Washington Post. Ms. Felice earned her Bachelor
of Science degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and her
law
degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. AccessMedia intends
to
designate Ms. Felice as its nominee on the IMSI Board of
Directors.
ACCESSMEDIA
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The
following table sets forth, as of December 16, 2005, certain information with
respect to the beneficial ownership of AccessMedia’s common stock by (i) each
shareholder, (ii) each director and director-nominee, (iii) each named executive
officer, and (iv) all of AccessMedia’s directors and executive officers as a
group. Unless otherwise indicated, the principal address of each of the persons
below is 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91604.
Title
of Class
|
Name
and
Address
of Beneficial Owner
|
Amount
and
Nature
of Beneficial Owner (1)
|
Percent
of Class (1)
|
Common
Stock
|
Broadcaster,
LLC, 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA
91604
|
8,000,000
|
32%
|
Common
Stock
|
Michael
Gardner, 40 Wall Street, 58th Floor, New York, New York
10005
|
7,000,000
|
28%
|
Common
Stock
|
Software
People, LLC, 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA
91604
|
4,000,000
|
16%
|
Common
Stock
|
Trans
Global Media, LLC , 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills,
CA
91604
|
4,000,000
|
16%
|
Common
Stock
|
AccessMedia
Technologies, LLC , 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills,
CA
91604
|
2,000,000
|
8%
|
Common
Stock
|
Robert
Walther, 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA
91604
|
0
|
0%
|
Common
Stock
|
Nolan
Quan, 6300 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91604 (2)
|
0
|
0%
|
Common
Stock
|
All
directors and executive officers as a group (2 persons)
|
|
72%
|
(1)
Applicable percentages are based on 25,000,000 shares outstanding on December
16, 2005, adjusted as required by rules promulgated by the SEC. Beneficial
ownership is determined under the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting
or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject
to options, warrants and convertible notes currently exercisable or convertible,
or exercisable or convertible within 60 days after December 16, 2005 are deemed
outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such options
but
are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.
Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to any
applicable community property laws, IMSI believes that each of the shareholders
named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to the
shares of common stock indicated as beneficially owned by them.
(2)
Nolan
Quan is the President of AccessMedia and a managing member of Software People,
LLC, Trans Global Media, LLC, Broadcaster, LLC and AccessMedia Technologies,
LLC.
EXPERTS
The
audited consolidated financial statements and schedules for the period ending
June 30, 2005 with respect to IMSI incorporated by reference in this proxy
statement/prospectus and included elsewhere in the registration statement have
been so incorporated in reliance on the reports of Burr, Pilger & Mayer,
LLP, and Grant Thornton LLP, independent registered public accounting firms,
given on their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.
The
financial statements of AccessMedia for the periods ending December 31, 2003
and
December 31, 2004 and which are attached hereto as Annex H and incorporated
in
this proxy statement/prospectus have been so incorporated in reliance on the
report of Choi, Kim & Park, LLP, independent public accountants, given on
their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.
LEGAL
MATTERS
It
is a
condition to the completion of the acquisition that each of IMSI and AccessMedia
receive an opinion from counsel to AccessMedia and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius,
LLP, respectively, concerning due authorization of the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein. In the event that such
counsel does not render this opinion, this condition shall be deemed to be
satisfied if the other party’s counsel delivers the opinion to both IMSI and
AccessMedia.
PROPOSALS
OF SHAREHOLDERS
Fiscal
year 2006 stockholder proposals or nominations. From time to time, stockholders
of IMSI submit proposals that they believe should be voted upon at the annual
meeting or nominate persons for election to the board of directors. Pursuant
to
rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, some stockholder proposals
may be eligible for inclusion in the company’s fiscal year 2006 proxy statement.
Any such stockholder proposals must be submitted in writing to the secretary
of
IMSI no later than [______], 2006. Stockholders interested in submitting such
a
proposal are advised to contact knowledgeable counsel with regard to the
detailed requirements of applicable securities laws. The submission of a
stockholder proposal does not guarantee that it will be included in the
company’s proxy statement.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
IMSI
files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. You may read and copy this information at the
following locations of the SEC:
Public
Reference Room
450
Fifth Street, N.W.
Room
1024
Washington,
D.C. 20549
|
Pacific
Regional Office
5670
Wilshire Boulevard
Suite
1100
Los
Angeles, CA 90036-3648
|
You
may
obtain information on the operations of the Public Reference Room by calling
the
SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. You can also obtain copies of this information by mail
at
prescribed rates from the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 450 Fifth Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549.
The
SEC
also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements and other
information regarding companies who file information electronically with the
SEC, including IMSI. The address of the SEC website is www.sec.gov.
You
also
may obtain printer-friendly versions of certain of IMSI’s SEC reports at
www.imsisoft.com.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
IMSI
has
filed a registration statement on Form S-4 under the Securities Act to register
with the SEC the IMSI common stock to be issued to IMSI stockholders in the
reincorporation. This proxy statement/prospectus is part of that registration
statement and constitutes a prospectus of IMSI in addition to being a proxy
statement of IMSI for its special meeting. As allowed by SEC rules, this
document does not contain all of the information you can find in the
registration statement or the exhibits to the registration statement. You may
inspect and copy the registration statement at any of the addresses listed
above.
The
SEC
allows us to “incorporate by reference” information into this proxy
statement/prospectus. This means we can disclose important information to you
by
referring you to another document separately filed with the SEC. The information
incorporated by reference is considered a part of this proxy
statement/prospectus, except for any information superseded by information
in
this proxy statement/prospectus. In addition, any later information that we
file
with the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. This
proxy statement/prospectus incorporates by reference the documents listed below
that we have previously filed with the SEC. These documents contain important
information about our companies and their finances.
All
documents filed by IMSI pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act after the date of the original registration statement/prospectus
and before the date of each company’s stockholder meeting are incorporated by
reference into and are deemed to be a part of this proxy statement/prospectus
from the date of filing of those documents.
You
should rely only on the information contained in this document or that to which
we have referred you. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with any
additional information. This proxy statement/prospectus is dated as of the
date
listed on the cover page. You should not assume that the information contained
in this proxy statement/prospectus is accurate as of any date other than such
date, and neither the mailing of this proxy statement/prospectus to stockholders
nor the issuance of shares of IMSI common stock in the merger shall create
any
implication to the contrary.
The
following documents, which have been filed by IMSI with the SEC (SEC file number
0-15949), are incorporated by reference into this proxy
statement/prospectus:
|
· |
Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter ended September 30,
2005
|
|
· |
Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2005
|
|
· |
Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005
|
|
· |
Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004
|
|
· |
Definitive
Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on February 1, 2005
|
If
you
are a stockholder of IMSI, you can obtain any of the documents incorporated
by
reference through IMSI or the SEC. Documents incorporated by reference are
available from IMSI without charge, excluding all exhibits unless such exhibits
have been specifically incorporated by reference in this proxy
statement/prospectus. You may obtain documents incorporated by reference in
this
proxy statement/prospectus free of charge by requesting them in writing or
by
telephone from the appropriate company as follows:
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
|
The
incorporated information also is available to investors via IMSI’s website,
www.imsisoft.com.
Information included in IMSI’s website is not incorporated by reference in this
proxy statement/prospectus.
In
order
for you to receive timely delivery of the documents in advance of the IMSI
special meeting, we should receive your request for additional information
no
later than [________ __], 2005.
Please
also see “Where You Can Find More Information” on page .
Any
statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated
by
reference into this proxy statement/prospectus will be deemed to be modified
or
superseded for purposes of this proxy statement/prospectus to the extent that
a
statement contained in this proxy statement/prospectus or any other subsequently
filed document that is deemed to be incorporated by reference into this proxy
statement/prospectus modified or supersedes the statement. Any statement so
modified or superseded will not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded,
to constitute a part of this proxy statement/prospectus. Any statement
concerning the contents of any contract or other document filed as an exhibit
to
the registration statement are not necessarily complete. With respect to each
contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement,
we
refer you to that exhibit for a more complete description of the matter
involved, and each such statement is qualified in its entirety by such
reference.
IMSI
has
supplied all information contained or incorporated by reference in this proxy
statement/prospectus relating to IMSI, and AccessMedia has supplied all
information contained or incorporated by reference in this proxy
statement/prospectus relating to AccessMedia.
By
Order
of the Board of Directors
_________
__, 2005
Annex
A
AGREEMENT
OF MERGER
OF
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
A
California Corporation
INTO
BROADCASTER,
INC.,
a
Delaware Corporation
This
AGREEMENT OF MERGER is made and entered into this [__] day of _________,
2005,
by and between International Microcomputer Software, Inc., a California
Corporation, hereinafter called the Disappearing Company, and Broadcaster,
Inc.,
a Delaware Corporation, hereinafter called the Surviving Company.
WHEREAS,
the Disappearing Company has an authorized capital stock consisting of
300,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value per share, of which 29,713,760
shares have been duly issued and are now outstanding and 20,000,000 shares
of
preferred stock, no par value per share, of which no shares have been issued
and
are now outstanding, and
WHEREAS,
the Surviving Company has an authorized capital stock consisting of 300,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 1 share has
been
duly issued and is now outstanding and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
par
value $0.001 per share, of which no shares have been duly issued and are
now
outstanding, and
WHEREAS,
the Board of Directors of the Disappearing Company and the Surviving Company,
respectively, deem it advisable and generally to the advantage and the welfare
of the two corporate parties and their respective shareholders that the
Disappearing Company merge with the Surviving Company under and pursuant
to the
provisions of the General Corporation Law of California and of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements
herein
contained and of the mutual benefits hereby provided, it is agreed by and
between the parties hereto as follows:
1. MERGER.
The Disappearing Company shall be and it hereby is merged into the Surviving
Company.
2. EFFECTIVE
DATE. This Agreement of Merger shall become effective immediately upon
compliance with the laws of the States of California and Delaware, the time
of
such effectiveness being hereinafter called the Effective Date.
3. SURVIVING
CORPORATION. The Surviving Company shall survive the merger herein contemplated
and shall continue to be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, but
the
separate corporate existence of the Disappearing Company shall cease forthwith
upon the Effective Date.
4. AUTHORIZED
CAPITAL. The Authorized capital stock of the Surviving Company following
the
Effective Date shall be 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001
per
share and 20,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share,
unless and until the same shall be changed in accordance with the laws of
the
State of Delaware.
5. CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION. The Certificate of Incorporation set forth as Appendix
A
hereto
shall be the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Company following
the
Effective Date unless and until the same shall be amended or repealed in
accordance with the provisions thereof, which power to amend or repeal is
hereby
expressly reserved, and all rights or powers of whatsoever nature conferred
in
such Certificate of Incorporation or herein upon any stockholder or director
or
officer of the Surviving Company or upon any other persons whomsoever are
subject to the reserve power. Such Certificate of Incorporation shall constitute
the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Company separate and apart
from this Agreement of Merger and may be separately certified as the Certificate
of Incorporation of the Surviving Company.
6. BYLAWS.
The Bylaws of the Surviving Company as they exist on the Effective Date shall
be
the Bylaws of the Surviving Company following the Effective Date unless and
until the same shall be amended or repealed in accordance with the provisions
thereof.
7. BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. The members of the Board of Directors and the officers
of the Surviving Company immediately after the effective time of the merger
shall be those persons who were the members of the Board of Directors and
the
officers, respectively, of the Disappearing Company immediately prior to
the
effective time of the merger, and such persons shall serve in such offices,
respectively, for the terms provided by law or in the Bylaws, or until their
respective successors are elected and qualified.
8. FURTHER
ASSURANCE OF TITLE. If at any time the Surviving Company shall consider or
be
advised that any acknowledgements or assurances in law or other similar actions
are necessary or desirable in order to acknowledge or confirm in and to the
Surviving Company any right, title, or interest of the Disappearing Company
held
immediately prior to the Effective Date, the Disappearing Company and its
proper
officers and directors shall and will execute and deliver all such
acknowledgements or assurances in law and do all things necessary or proper
to
acknowledge or confirm such right, title, or interest in the Surviving Company
as shall be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement of Merger,
and
the Surviving Company and the proper officers and directors thereof are fully
authorized to take any and all such action in the name of the Disappearing
Company or otherwise.
9. CONVERSION
OF OUTSTANDING STOCK. Forthwith upon the Effective Date, each of the issued
and
outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Disappearing Company and all rights
in
respect thereof shall be converted into one (1) fully paid and nonassessable
share of Common Stock of the Surviving Company, and each certificate nominally
representing shares of Common Stock of the Disappearing Company shall for
all
purposes be deemed to evidence the ownership of a like number of shares of
Common Stock of the Surviving Company. The holders of such certificates shall
not be required immediately to surrender the same in exchange for certificates
of Common Stock in the Surviving Company but, as certificates nominally
representing shares of Common Stock of the Disappearing Company are surrendered
for transfer, the Surviving Company will cause to be issued certificates
representing shares of Common Stock of the Surviving Company, and, at any
time
upon surrender by any holder of certificates nominally representing shares
of
Common Stock of the Disappearing Company, the Surviving Company will cause
to be
issued therefore certificates for a like number of shares of Common Stock
of the
Surviving Company.
10. RIGHTS
AND LIABILITIES OF SURVIVING COMPANY. At and after the effective time of
the
merger, the Surviving Company shall succeed to and possess, without further
act
or deed, all the estate, rights, privileges, powers, and franchises, both
public
and private, and all of the property, real, personal, and mixed, of each
of the
parties hereto; all debts due to the Disappearing Company or whatever account
shall be vested in the Surviving Company; all claims, demands, property,
rights,
privileges, powers and franchises and every other interest of either of the
parties hereto shall be as effectively the property of the Surviving Company
as
they were the respective parties hereto; the title to any real estate vested
by
deed or otherwise in the Disappearing Company shall not revert or be in any
way
impaired by reason of the merger, but shall be vested in the Surviving Company;
all rights of creditors and all liens upon any property of either of the
parties
hereto shall be preserved unimpaired, limited in lien to the property affected
by such lien at the effective time of the merger; all debts, liabilities,
and
duties of the respective parties hereto shall thenceforth attach to the
Surviving Company and may be enforced against it to the same extent as if
such
debts, liabilities, and duties had been incurred or contracted by it; and
the
Surviving Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the officers and directors
of each of the parties hereto against all such debts, liabilities and duties
and
against all claims and demands arising out of the merger.
11. SERVICE
OF PROCESS ON SURVIVING COMPANY. The Surviving Company agrees that it may
be
served with process in the State of California in any proceeding for enforcement
of any obligation of the Disappearing Company as well as for the enforcement
of
any obligation of the Surviving Company arising from the merger, including
any
suit or other proceeding to enforce the right of any shareholder as determined
in appraisal proceedings pursuant to the provisions of the General Corporation
Law of California.
12. TERMINATION.
This Agreement of Merger may be terminated and abandoned by action of the
Board
of Directors of the Disappearing Company at any time prior to the Effective
Date, whether before or after approval by the shareholders of the two corporate
parties hereto.
13.
PLAN
OF REORGANIZATION. This Agreement of Merger constitutes a Plan of Reorganization
to be carried out in the manner, on the terms and subject to the conditions
herein set forth.
14.
EXPENSES AND RIGHTS OF DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS. The Surviving Company shall
pay
all expenses of carrying this Agreement of Merger into effect and of
accomplishing the merger, including amounts, if any, to which dissenting
shareholders of the Disappearing Company may be entitled by reason of this
merger.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF each of the corporate parties hereto, pursuant to authority
duly
granted by the Board of Directors, has caused this Agreement of Merger to
be
executed by an authorized officer, [_________________] and [__________________],
respectively.
Dated
_________ [__], 2005.
DISAPPEARING
COMPANY
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER
SOFTWARE,
INC.,
a
California corporation
By:
___________________________
Gordon
Landies, President
SURVIVING
COMPANY
BROADCASTER,
INC., a California corporation
By:
___________________________
[_______________],
President
APPENDIX
A
CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION
Annex
B
CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION
OF
BROADCASTER,
INC.
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* * *
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I.
The
name
of the corporation is Broadcaster, Inc.
II.
The
name
of its registered agent in the State of Delaware is The Corporation Trust
Company. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington,
County
of New Castle.
III.
The
nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is to engage
in
any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under
the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
IV.
A. The
total
number of shares of all classes of capital stock which the corporation shall
have authority to issue is three hundred twenty million (320,000,000) comprised
of three hundred million (300,000,000) shares of Common Stock with a par
value
of one-tenth of one cent ($.001) per share (the "Common Stock") and twenty
million (20,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock with a par value of one-tenth
of
one cent ($.001) per share (the "Preferred Stock"). A description of the
respective classes of stock
and
a statement of the designations, preferences, voting powers (if any),
relative,
participating, optional or other special rights and privileges and the
qualifications,
limitations and restrictions of the Preferred Stock and Common Stock
are
as follows:
B. PREFERRED
STOCK
1.
The
shares of Preferred Stock authorized by this Certificate of Incorporation
may be
issued from time to time in one or more series. For any wholly unissued series
of Preferred Stock, the board of directors is hereby authorized to fix and
alter
the dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, rights
and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), redemption prices,
and liquidation preferences, the number of shares constituting any such series
and the designation thereof, or any of them.
2. For
any
series of Preferred Stock having issued and outstanding shares, the board
of
directors is hereby authorized to increase or decrease the number of shares
of
such series when the number of shares of such series was originally fixed
by the
board, but such increase or decrease shall be subject to the limitations
and
restrictions stated in the resolution of the board of directors originally
fixing the number of shares of such series. If the number of shares of any
series is so decreased, then the shares constituting such decrease shall
resume
the status that they had prior to the adoption of the resolution originally
fixing the number of shares of such series.
C. COMMON
STOCK
1.
Relative Rights of Preferred Stock and Common Stock. Except as otherwise
required by this Certificate of Incorporation, all powers, preferences and
rights and qualifications, limitations, or restrictions of the Common Stock
are
subject to those that may be fixed with respect to any shares of the Preferred
Stock.
2.
Voting
Rights. Except as otherwise required by law or this Certificate of
Incorporation, including any certificate of designation for a series of
Preferred Stock, each holder of Common Stock shall have one vote in respect
of
each share of stock held of record by that holder on the books of the
corporation for the election of directors and on all matters submitted to
a vote
of stockholders of the corporation.
3.
Dividends. Subject to any preferential rights of the Preferred Stock, the
holders of shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive, when and
if
declared by the board of directors, out of the assets of the corporation
which
by law are available therefor, dividends payable in cash, in property or
in
shares of capital stock.
4.
Dissolution, Liquidation or Winding Up. In the event of any dissolution,
liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the corporation, after distribution
in full of the preferential amounts, if any, to be distributed to the holders
of
shares of the Preferred Stock, holders of Common Stock shall be entitled,
unless
otherwise provided by law or this Certificate of Incorporation, including
any
certificate of designation for a series of Preferred Stock, to receive all
of
the remaining assets of the corporation of whatever kind available for
distribution to stockholders ratably in proportion to the number of shares
of
Common Stock held by them.
V.
The
corporation is to have perpetual existence.
VI.
Any
action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the corporation
must be effected at an annual or special meeting of stockholders of the
corporation and may not be effected by any consent in writing of the
stockholders. Special meetings of stockholders of the corporation may be
called
only by the corporation's Board of Directors, its Chair of the Board of
Directors or its President. Business transacted at special meetings shall
be
confined to the purpose or purposes stated in the notice of
meeting.
VII.
A. In
furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the
laws
of the State of Delaware, the board of directors of the corporation is
expressly
authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the by-laws of the
corporation.
B. Elections
of directors need not be by written ballot unless the by-laws
of the corporation so provide.
C. The
books
of the corporation may be kept at such place within or without
the State of Delaware as the by-laws of the corporation may provide or
as
may be
designated from time to time by the board of directors of the corporation.
VIII.
Whenever
a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this corporation and its
creditors or any class of them and/or between this corporation and its
stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable jurisdiction within
the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary way of this
corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the application
of
any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under Section 291
of
Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the application of trustees in dissolution
or
of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under Section
279 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code, order a meeting of the creditors or
class
of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
corporation, as the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as that court
directs. If a majority in number representing three fourths in value of the
creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of
stockholders of this corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise
or
arrangement and to any reorganization of this corporation as a consequence
of
such compromise or arrangement, the compromise or arrangement and the
reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the application
has
been made, be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or
on all
the stockholders or class of stockholders, of this corporation, as the case
may
be, and also on this corporation.
IX.
No
director of the corporation shall be personally liable to the corporation
or its
stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director,
except for liability: (a) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty
to
the corporation or its stockholders; (b) for acts or omissions not in good
faith
or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (c)
under
Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law; or (d) for any transaction
from which the director derived any improper personal benefit. If the Delaware
General Corporation Law is amended to authorize corporate action further
eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability
of a director of the corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest
extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as so amended.
Any
repeal or modification of this paragraph shall not adversely affect any right
or
protection of a director of the corporation existing at the time of the repeal
or modification.
X.
A.
RIGHT TO INDEMNIFICATION. Each
person who was or is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to
or is
involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative (a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that
he
or she or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was
a
director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request
of
the corporation as a director or officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise,
including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis
of
such proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director,
officer, employee or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director,
officer, employee or agent, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the
corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware General Corporation
Law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (but, in the case of
any
such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits the corporation
to provide broader indemnification rights than that law permitted the
corporation to provide before the
amendment) against all expenses, liabilities and losses including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties
and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered
by
such person in connection therewith. Such indemnification shall continue
as to a
person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall
inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators. However,
the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnity in connection
with an action, suit or proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by that person
only if that action, suit or proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized
by the
board of directors of the corporation. The rights set forth in this Article
X
shall
be contract rights and shall include the right to be paid expenses incurred
in
defending any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition. However,
the
payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer of the corporation
in
his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity
in
which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer,
including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance
of the final disposition of such proceeding shall be made
only
upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such
director or officer, to repay all amounts so advanced if it should be determined
ultimately that such director or officer is not entitled to be so
indemnified.
B.
RIGHT OF CLAIMANT TO BRING SUIT.
If a
claim under Paragraph A of this Article X is not paid in full by the corporation
within 90 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation,
the
claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to
recover the unpaid amount of the claim. If successful in whole or in part,
the
claimant shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting that claim.
It
shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce
a
claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its
final
disposition where the required undertaking, if any, has been tendered to
this
corporation) that the claimant has not met the standards of conduct which
make
it permissible under the Delaware General Corporation Law for the corporation
to
indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. However, the burden of proving
such defense shall be on the corporation. Neither the failure of the corporation
(including its board of directors, independent legal counsel or its
stockholders) to have made a determination before the commencement of such
action that indemnification of the claimant is proper in the circumstances
because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in
the
Delaware General Corporation Law, nor an actual determination by the corporation
(including its board of directors, independent legal counsel or its
stockholders) that the claimant has not met such applicable standard of conduct,
shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant
has
not met the applicable standard of conduct.
C.
NON EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS.
The
rights conferred on any person by Paragraphs A and B of this Article X shall
not
be exclusive of any other rights which such person may have or hereafter
may
acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation,
by
law, agreement, vote of stockholders or of disinterested directors, or
otherwise.
D.
EXPENSES AS A WITNESS.
To the
extent that any director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation
is by
reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request
of the
corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he or she shall
be
indemnified and held harmless against all costs and expenses actually and
reasonably incurred by him or her on his or her behalf in connection
therewith.
E.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS.
The
corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee
or
agent of the corporation or any person who serves at the request of the
corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation
or
other enterprise, providing for indemnification to the fullest extent
permissible under the Delaware General Corporation Law and the corporation's
Certificate of Incorporation.
F.
EFFECT OF REPEAL OR MODIFICATION.
Any
repeal or modification of this Article X shall not adversely affect any right
of
indemnification or advancement of expenses of a director or officer, employee
or
agent of the corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification
with respect to any action or omission occurring before the repeal or
modification.
G.
SEPARABILITY.
Each and
every paragraph, sentence, term and provision of this Article X is separate
and
distinct. If any paragraph, sentence, term or provision is held to be invalid
or
unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of any other such paragraph, sentence,
term or provision. To the extent required in order to make any such paragraph,
sentence, term or provision of this Article X valid or enforceable, the
corporation shall, and the indemnitee or potential indemnitee may, request
a
court of competent jurisdiction to modify the paragraph, sentence, term or
provision in order to preserve its validity and provide the broadest possible
indemnification permitted by applicable law.
H.
INSURANCE.
The
corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and
any
director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense,
liability or loss of the type referred to in this Article X, whether or not
the
corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense,
liability or loss under applicable law.
I.
INDEMNIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS.
The
corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the board
of
directors, grant rights to indemnification, and to the advancement of expenses
to any employee or agent of the corporation to the fullest extent of the
provisions of this Article with respect to the indemnification and advancement
of expenses of directors and officers of the corporation.
XI.
The
corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal any provision of this
Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by
statute, and all rights conferred upon any stockholders by this Certificate
of
Incorporation are granted subject to this reservation.
XII.
The
powers of the incorporator are to terminate upon the filing of this Certificate
of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of Delaware.
The
undersigned, being the incorporator hereinbefore named, for the purpose of
forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State
of
Delaware, does make this certificate of incorporation, hereby declaring and
certifying that this is his act and deed and the facts herein stated are
true,
and accordingly has hereunto set his hand this 17th day of November
2005.
__________________________
Oscar
Escobar, Incorporator
Annex
C
BYLAWS
OF
BROADCASTER,
INC.,
a
Delaware corporation
BYLAWS
OF
BROADCASTER,
INC.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE
I - OFFICES
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1
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1.1
Registered Office
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1
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1.2
Other Offices
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1
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ARTICLE
II - STOCKHOLDERS
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1
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2.1
Annual Meeting
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1
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2.2
Special Meeting
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1
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2.3
Place
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1
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2.4
Notice
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1
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2.5
Record Date
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2
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2.6
Quorum
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2
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2.7
Required Vote
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3
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2.8
Proxies and Voting
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3
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2.9
Notice of Stockholder Business
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3
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Lost Stock Certificates
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4
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ARTICLE
III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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4
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3.1
Number
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4
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3.2
Powers
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4
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3.3
Election
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4
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3.4
Term of Office and Vacancies
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4
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3.5
Removal
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5
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3.6
Resignation
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5
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3.7
Compensation
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5
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3.8
Committees
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5
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3.9
Time and Place of Meetings and Telephone Meetings
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6
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3.10
Call
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6
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3.11
Notice
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6
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3.12
Meeting Without Regular Call and Notice
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7
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3.13
Action Without Meeting
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7
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3.14
Quorum and Required Vote
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7
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3.15
Committee Meetings
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7
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ARTICLE
IV - OFFICERS
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7
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4.1
Titles and Relation to Board of Directors
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7
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4.2
Election, Term of Office and Vacancies
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7
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4.3
Resignation
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8
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4.4
Chairman of the Board; President
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8
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4.5
Secretary
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8
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4.6
Treasurer
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9
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4.7
Other Officers
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9
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4.8
Salaries
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9
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ARTICLE
V - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
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9
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BYLAWS
OF
BROADCASTER,
INC.
ARTICLE
I - OFFICES
1.1
Registered
Office.
The
registered office of the corporation shall be in the City of Wilmington,
County
of New Castle, State of Delaware.
1.2
Other
Offices.
The
corporation may also have offices at such other places both within and without
the State of Delaware as the board of directors may from time to time determine
or the business of the corporation may require.
ARTICLE
II - STOCKHOLDERS
2.1 Annual
Meeting.
The
annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and the
transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting
shall
be held after the close of the corporation’s fiscal year on such date and at
such time as shall be designated by the board of directors.
2.2 Special
Meeting.
Special
meetings of stockholders may be called at any time by the board of directors,
the Chairman of the Board or the President of
the
corporation.
2.3 Place.
Meetings
of stockholders shall be held at the principal executive office of the
corporation or at any other place, within or without Delaware, which is
designated by the board of directors or the President.
2.4 Notice.
(a)
Annual and Special Meetings. A written notice of each meeting of stockholders
shall be given not more than 60 days and, except as provided below, not less
than ten days before the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at
the
meeting. The notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and,
if
directors are to be elected at the meeting, the names of the nominees intended
to be presented by management for election. The notice shall also state (i)
in
the case of an annual meeting, those matters which the board of directors
intends to present for action by the stockholders, and (ii) in the case of
a
special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted and
that no
other business may be transacted. Notice shall be delivered personally, by
mail
or other means addressed to the stockholder at the address of such stockholder
appearing on the books of the corporation, the address given by the stockholder
to the corporation for the purpose of notice or as otherwise provided by
law.
(b)
Adjourned Meetings. Notice of an adjourned meeting need not be given if (i)
the
meeting is adjourned for 30 days or less, (ii) the time and place of the
adjourned meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is
taken
and (iii) no new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting. Otherwise,
notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original
meeting.
2.5 Record
Date.
The
board
of directors may fix in advance a record date for the determination of the
stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting, to vote, to receive any dividend
or other distribution or allotment of rights or to exercise any rights. The
record date shall be not more than 60 nor less than ten days prior to the
date
of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to such other action. If no record
date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice
of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business
on
the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if
notice
is waived, the close of business on the business day next preceding the day
on
which the meeting is held. Except as otherwise provided by law, when a record
date is fixed, as provided herein, only stockholders on the record date are
entitled to notice and to vote, to receive the dividend, distribution or
allotment of rights or to exercise rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding
any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation occurring after the
record date. Except as otherwise provided by law, the corporation shall be
entitled to treat the holder of record of any shares as the holder in fact
of
such shares and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim
to
or interest in such shares on the part of any other person, whether or not
the
corporation shall have express or other notice of such claim or interest.
A
determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote
at a
meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless
the
board of directors fixes a new record date
2.6 Quorum.
The
holders of a majority of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to
vote
thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum
at
all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business except as
otherwise provided by statute or by the certificate of incorporation. If,
however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of
the
stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person
or
represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to
time,
without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall
be
present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall
be
present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been
transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. If the adjournment is for
more
than 30 days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for
the
adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each
stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.
2.7 Required
Vote.
When
a
quorum is present at any meeting, except with respect to the election of
directors, the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock having voting
power present in person or represented by proxy shall decide any question
brought before such meeting, unless the question is one upon which by express
provision of statute or of the certificate of incorporation, a different
vote is
required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control the
decision of such question.
2.8 Proxies
and Voting.
At
any
meeting of the stockholders, every stockholder entitled to vote may vote
in
person or by proxy authorized by an instrument in writing filed in accordance
with the procedure established for the meeting. Unless otherwise provided
in the
certificate of incorporation, each stockholder shall at every meeting of
the
stockholders be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy for each share
of the
capital stock having voting power held by such stockholder, but no proxy
shall
be voted on after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for
a
longer period.
2.9 Notice
of Stockholder Business.
At
an
annual or special meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be
conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. To be properly
brought before a meeting, business must be (a) specified in the notice of
meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board
of
Directors, (b) properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction
of the
Board of Directors, or (c) properly brought before an annual meeting by a
stockholder and if, and only if, the notice of a special meeting provides
for
business to be brought before the meeting by stockholders, properly brought
before the special meeting by a stockholder. For business to be properly
brought
before a meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must have given timely
notice
thereof in writing to the Secretary of the corporation. To be timely, a
stockholder's notice must be delivered to or mailed and received at the
principal offices of the corporation no later than (i) in the case of an
annual
meeting, ninety (90) days before the anticipated date of the next annual
meeting, under the assumption that the next annual meeting will occur on
the
same calendar day as the day of the most recent annual meeting, and (ii)
in the
case of a special meeting, ten (10) days prior to date of such meeting. A
stockholder's notice to the Secretary shall set forth as to each matter the
stockholder proposes to bring before the annual or special meeting (1) a
brief
description of the business desired to be brought before the annual or special
meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual or special
meeting, (2) the name and address, as they appear on the corporation's books,
of
the stockholder proposing such business, (3) the class and number of shares
of
the corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder, and (4)
any
material interest of the stockholder in such business. Notwithstanding anything
in the Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at an annual
or
special meeting except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this
Section 2.9. The chairman of an annual or special meeting shall, if the facts
warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that business was not properly
brought before the meeting and in accordance with the provisions of this
Section
2.9, and if he should so determine, he shall so declare to the meeting and
any
such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be
transacted.
2.10 Lost
Stock Certificates.
The
corporation may cause a new stock certificate to be issued in place of any
certificate previously issued by the corporation alleged to have been lost,
stolen or destroyed. The corporation may, at its discretion and as a condition
precedent to such issuance, require the owner of such certificate to deliver
an
affidavit stating that such certificate was lost, stolen or destroyed or
to give
the corporation a bond or other security sufficient to indemnify it against
any
claim that may be made against it, including any expense or liability, on
account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction or the issuance of a new
certificate.
ARTICLE
III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3.1 Number.
The
number of directors who shall constitute the whole board shall not be less
than
five (5) nor more than nine (9). The exact number of directors shall be
determined from time to time by resolution of the board of
directors.
3.2 Powers.
The
business of the corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of
its
board of directors, which may exercise all such powers of the corporation
and do
all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the certificate
of
incorporation or by these bylaws directed or required to be exercised or
done by
the stockholders.
3.3 Election.
Except
as
provided in Section 3.2, the directors shall be elected at the annual meeting
of
the stockholders by a plurality vote. Each director elected shall hold office
until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Directors need not be
stockholders.
3.4 Term
of Office and Vacancies.
Vacancies
and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized
number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to
vote
as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office,
though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director; whenever the
holders
of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled, pursuant
to the
certificate of incorporation, to elect one or more directors, vacancies and
newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled
by
a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series then
in
office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. The directors so chosen
shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors
are
duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced. If there are no
directors in office, then an election of directors may be held in the manner
provided by statute.
3.5 Removal.
Unless
otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation, bylaws or statute,
any
director or the entire board of directors may be removed, with or without
cause,
by the holders of a majority of shares entitled to vote at an election of
directors.
3.6
Resignation.
Any
director may resign by giving notice to the board of directors, the Chairman
of
the Board, the President or the Secretary. The resignation of a director
shall
be effective when given unless the director specifies a later time. The
resignation shall be effective regardless of whether it is accepted by the
corporation.
3.7
Compensation.
Unless
otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws,
the
board of directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of
directors. The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance
at
each meeting of the board of directors and may be paid a fixed sum for
attendance at each meeting of the board of directors or a stated salary as
director. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the
corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members
of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for attending
committee meetings.
3.8 Committees.
The
board
of directors may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole board,
designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more
of
the directors of the corporation. The board many designate one or more directors
as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or
disqualified member at any meeting of the committee.
Any
committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the board of directors,
shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the board of
directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation,
and
may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which
may
require it; but no committee shall have the power or authority of the board
of
directors in reference to:
(a)
amending the certificate of incorporation (except to the extent provided
in
resolutions of the board of directors and permitted by the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware);
(b)
adopting an agreement of merger or consolidation;
(c)
recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of all or
substantially all of the corporation's property and assets; or
(d)
recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the corporation or
a
revocation of a dissolution.
Such
committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined
from
time to time by resolution adopted by the board of directors. Each committee
shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the board
of
directors when required.
3.9 Time
and Place of Meetings and Telephone Meetings.
Unless
the board of directors determines otherwise, the board shall hold a regular
meeting during each quarter of the corporation's fiscal year. One such meeting
shall take place immediately following the annual meeting of stockholders.
All
meetings of directors shall be held at the principal executive office of
the
corporation or at such other place, within or without the State of Delaware,
as
shall be designated in the notice of the meeting or in a resolution of the
board
of directors. Directors may participate in a meeting through use of conference
telephone or similar communications equipment, provided that all members
participating in the meeting can hear each other.
3.10 Call.
Meetings
of the board of directors, whether regular or special, may be called by the
Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary, any Vice President or
any
two directors.
3.11 Notice.
Regular
meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice if the time
of
such meetings has been fixed by the board and publicized among all directors.
Special meetings shall be held upon four days' notice by mail or 48 hours'
notice delivered personally or by telephone or electronic correspondence,
and
regular meetings shall be held upon similar notice if notice is required
for
such meetings. Neither a notice nor a waiver of notice must specify the purpose
of any regular or special meeting. Notice of the time and place of holding
an
adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place
of
the adjourned meeting is announced at the meeting at which the adjournment
is
taken, but if a meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of the
adjourned meeting shall be given prior to the time of such meeting to the
directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment.
3.12 Meeting
Without Regular Call and Notice.
The
transactions of any meeting of the board of directors, however called and
noticed or wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held
after regular call and notice if a quorum is present and if, either before
or
after the meeting, each of the directors not present signs a written waiver
of
notice. For such purposes, a director shall not be considered present at
a
meeting if, although in attendance at the meeting, the director protests
the
lack of notice prior to the meeting or at its commencement.
3.13 Action
Without Meeting.
Any
action required or permitted to be taken by the board of directors may be
taken
without a meeting, if all of the members of the board individually or
collectively consent in writing to such action.
3.14 Quorum
and Required Vote.
At
all
meetings of the board a majority of the total number of authorized directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the act of
a
majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum
shall be the act of the board of directors, except as may be otherwise
specifically provided by statute or by the certificate of incorporation.
If a
quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the board of directors the
directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without
notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be
present.
3.15 Committee
Meetings.
The
principles set forth in Sections 3.9 through 3.14 of these bylaws shall apply
to
committees of the board of directors and to actions taken by such
committees.
ARTICLE
IV - OFFICERS
4.1 Titles
and Relation to board of directors.
The
officers of the corporation shall include a Chairman of the Board or a President
or both, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The board of directors may also choose
one
or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers or other
officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person. All officers
shall perform their duties and exercise their powers subject to the direction
of
the board of directors.
4.2 Election,
Term of Office and Vacancies.
At
its
regular meeting after each annual meeting of stockholders, or at any other
such
time as the board of directors shall designate, the board of directors shall
choose the officers of the corporation. The board may choose additional officers
or fill vacant offices at any other time. No officer must be a member of
the
board of directors except the Chairman of the Board. The officers shall hold
office until their successors are chosen, except that the board of directors
may
remove any officer at any time.
4.3 Resignation.
Any
officer may resign at any time upon notice to the corporation without prejudice
to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the
officer is a party. The resignation of an officer shall be effective when
given
unless the officer specifies a later time. The resignation shall be effective
regardless of whether it is accepted by the corporation.
4.4
Chairman
of the Board; President.
If
the
board of directors elects a Chairman of the Board, such officer shall preside
over all meetings of the board of directors and of stockholders. If there
be no
Chairman of the Board, the President shall perform such duties. The board
of
directors shall designate either the Chairman of the Board or the President
as
the chief executive officer and may prescribe the duties and powers of the
chief
executive officer. If there is no Chairman of the Board, the President shall
be
the chief executive officer.
4.5 Secretary.
Unless
otherwise determined by the board of directors or the chief executive officer,
the Secretary shall have the following powers and duties:
(a)
Record of Corporate Proceedings. The Secretary shall attend all meetings
of
stockholders and the board of directors and its committees and shall record
all
votes and the minutes of such meetings in a book to be kept at the principal
executive office of the corporation or at such other place as the board may
determine. The Secretary shall keep at the corporation's principal executive
office, if in California, or at its principal business office in California
if
the principal executive office is not in California, the original or
a copy
of these bylaws, as amended.
(b)
Record of Shares. Unless a transfer agent is appointed by the board of directors
to keep a share register, the Secretary shall keep a share register at the
principal executive office of the corporation showing the names of the
stockholders and their addresses, the number and class of shares held by
each,
the number and date of certificates issued and the number and date of
cancellation of each certificate surrendered for cancellation.
(c)
Notices. The Secretary shall give such notices as may be required by law
or
these bylaws.
4.6 Treasurer.
Unless
the board of directors designates another chief financial officer, the Treasurer
shall be the chief financial officer of the corporation. Unless otherwise
determined by the board of directors or the chief executive officer, the
Treasurer shall have custody of the corporate funds and securities, shall
keep
adequate and correct accounts of the corporation's properties and business
transactions, shall disburse such funds of the corporation as may be ordered
by
the board or the chief executive officer (taking proper vouchers for such
disbursements), and shall render to the chief executive officer and the board,
at regular meetings of the board or whenever the board may require, an account
of all transactions and the financial condition of the corporation.
4.7 Other
Officers.
The
other
officers of the corporation, if any, shall exercise such powers and perform
such
duties as the board of directors or the chief executive officer shall
prescribe.
4.8 Salaries.
The
board
of directors shall fix the salary of the chief executive officer and may
fix the
salaries of other employees of the corporation, including the other officers.
If
the board does not fix the salaries of the other officers, the chief executive
officer shall fix such salaries.
ARTICLE
V - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
5.1 Bylaws
may be adopted, amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority
of the
outstanding shares entitled to vote or by the board of directors.
I,
[______________________],
do
hereby certify:
1. That
I am
the duly elected Secretary of Broadcaster, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation.
2. That
the
foregoing Bylaws constitute the Bylaws of the Corporation as of the
[__]
day of
[___________],
2005.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this certificate as of the [__] day of
[___________],
2005.
_____________________________
[__________________],
Secretary
Annex
D
AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER
by
and
among
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.,
ACCM
Acquisition Corp.,
Broadcaster,
Inc.,
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc.
and
the
stockholders of AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
(solely
with respect to Article X)
Dated
as
of December __, 2005
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE
I
|
|
THE
MERGER
|
2
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1.1
|
|
Termination
of the Original Merger Agreement
|
2
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1.2
|
|
The
Merger
|
2
|
1.3
|
|
Closing;
Effective Time
|
2
|
1.4
|
|
Effects
of the Merger
|
3
|
1.5
|
|
Joint
Operating Agreement
|
3
|
1.6
|
|
Further
Assurances
|
3
|
ARTICLE
II
|
|
CONVERSION
OF SECURITIES
|
4
|
2.1
|
|
Effect
on Company Capital Stock
|
4
|
2.2
|
|
Exchange
of Certificates
|
5
|
2.3
|
|
Legends
|
6
|
2.4
|
|
Distributions
with Respect to Unexchanged Shares of Company Common Stock
|
7
|
2.5
|
|
No
Further Ownership Rights in Company Common Stock
|
7
|
2.6
|
|
Lost
Certificates
|
7
|
2.7
|
|
Dissenters'
Rights
|
8
|
2.8
|
|
Withholding
|
8
|
2.9
|
|
Earnout
Payment
|
8
|
ARTICLE
III
|
|
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
|
12
|
3.1
|
|
Organization
and Good Standing
|
12
|
3.2
|
|
Capitalization
|
13
|
3.3
|
|
Subsidiaries
of the Company
|
14
|
3.4
|
|
Authority
and Enforceability
|
15
|
3.5
|
|
No
Conflict; Authorizations
|
15
|
3.6
|
|
Financial
Statements
|
16
|
3.7
|
|
No
Undisclosed Liabilities
|
17
|
3.8
|
|
Accounts
Receivable
|
17
|
3.9
|
|
Taxes
|
18
|
3.10
|
|
Compliance
with Law
|
21
|
3.11
|
|
Authorizations
|
21
|
3.12
|
|
Title
to Personal Properties
|
21
|
3.13
|
|
Condition
of Tangible Assets
|
22
|
3.14
|
|
Real
Property
|
22
|
3.15
|
|
Intellectual
Property
|
23
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3.16
|
|
Absence
of Certain Changes or Events
|
28
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3.17
|
|
Contracts
|
30
|
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
(continued)
3.18
|
|
Litigation
|
32
|
3.19
|
|
Employee
Benefits
|
33
|
3.20
|
|
Labor
and Employment Matters
|
35
|
3.21
|
|
Environmental
|
36
|
3.22
|
|
Related
Party Transactions
|
39
|
3.23
|
|
Insurance
|
39
|
3.24
|
|
Books
and Records
|
40
|
3.25
|
|
Conditions
Affecting the Company and its Subsidiaries
|
40
|
3.26
|
|
Brokers
or Finders
|
40
|
3.27
|
|
No
Illegal Payments
|
41
|
3.28
|
|
Suppliers
and Customers
|
41
|
3.29
|
|
Bank
Accounts
|
41
|
3.30
|
|
Powers
of Attorney
|
41
|
3.31
|
|
Information
Supplied
|
41
|
3.32
|
|
Compliance
with Securities Act
|
41
|
3.33
|
|
Stockholder
Investment Representations
|
42
|
3.34
|
|
Completeness
of Disclosure
|
43
|
ARTICLE
IV
|
|
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT AND MERGER SUB
|
43
|
4.1
|
|
Organization
and Good Standing
|
43
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4.2
|
|
Capital
Structure
|
43
|
4.3
|
|
Authority
and Enforceability
|
43
|
4.4
|
|
No
Conflicts; Authorizations
|
44
|
4.5
|
|
SEC
Filings; Financial Statements
|
44
|
4.6
|
|
Interim
Operations of Sub
|
45
|
4.7
|
|
Liabilities
|
45
|
4.8
|
|
Taxes
|
45
|
4.9
|
|
Compliance
with Law
|
47
|
4.10
|
|
Absence
of Certain Changes or Events
|
47
|
4.11
|
|
Litigation
|
48
|
4.12
|
|
Brokers
or Finders
|
48
|
4.13
|
|
No
Illegal Payments
|
48
|
4.14
|
|
Information
Supplied
|
48
|
4.15
|
|
Employee
Benefits
|
49
|
4.16
|
|
Environmental
|
51
|
4.17
|
|
Related
Party Transactions
|
52
|
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
(continued)
4.18
|
|
Investment
Representations
|
52
|
4.19
|
|
Completeness
of Disclosure
|
53
|
ARTICLE
V
|
|
COVENANTS
OF THE COMPANY
|
53
|
5.1
|
|
Conduct
of Business
|
53
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5.2
|
|
Negative
Covenants
|
54
|
5.3
|
|
Access
to Information
|
56
|
5.4
|
|
Resignations
|
56
|
5.5
|
|
Consents
|
56
|
5.6
|
|
Notification
of Certain Matters
|
56
|
5.7
|
|
Exclusivity
|
57
|
5.8
|
|
Stockholders’
Representative Agreement
|
57
|
5.9
|
|
Allocation
Certificate
|
57
|
5.10
|
|
FIRPTA
Certificate
|
58
|
5.11
|
|
Termination
of 401(k) Plan
|
58
|
5.12
|
|
Company’s
Auditors
|
58
|
5.13
|
|
Section
280G of the Code
|
58
|
ARTICLE
VI
|
|
COVENANTS
OF PARENT
|
58
|
6.1
|
|
Benefit
Plans
|
58
|
6.2
|
|
Lockup
Agreements
|
59
|
6.3
|
|
Stockholders’
Meetings
|
59
|
6.4
|
|
Surviving
Corporation Working Capital
|
60
|
6.5
|
|
Parent
Board of Directors
|
60
|
ARTICLE
VII
|
|
COVENANTS
OF THE COMPANY AND PARENT
|
61
|
7.1
|
|
Regulatory
Approvals
|
61
|
7.2
|
|
Registration
Statement; Proxy Statement
|
61
|
7.3
|
|
Public
Announcements
|
62
|
7.4
|
|
Tax-Free
Reorganization
|
62
|
7.5
|
|
Expenses
|
62
|
7.6
|
|
Further
Assurances
|
62
|
ARTICLE
VIII
|
|
CONDITIONS
TO MERGER
|
62
|
8.1
|
|
Conditions
to Each Party’s Obligation to Effect the Merger
|
62
|
8.2
|
|
Conditions
to Obligations of Parent and Merger Sub to Effect the
Merger
|
62
|
8.3
|
|
Conditions
to Obligation of the Company to Effect the Merger
|
64
|
ARTICLE
IX
|
|
TERMINATION
|
65
|
9.1
|
|
Termination
|
65
|
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
(continued)
9.2
|
|
Effect
of Termination
|
66
|
9.3
|
|
Remedies
|
66
|
ARTICLE
X
|
|
INDEMNIFICATION
|
67
|
10.1
|
|
Survival
|
67
|
10.2
|
|
Indemnification
by Company Stockholders
|
68
|
10.3
|
|
Escrow
Fund
|
69
|
10.4
|
|
Third
Party Claims
|
70
|
10.5
|
|
Non-Third
Party Claims
|
73
|
10.6
|
|
Claims
Upon Escrow Fund
|
73
|
10.7
|
|
Contingent
Claims
|
74
|
10.8
|
|
Effect
of Investigation; Waiver
|
74
|
ARTICLE
XI
|
|
MISCELLANEOUS
|
74
|
11.1
|
|
Notices
|
74
|
11.2
|
|
Amendments
and Waivers
|
75
|
11.3
|
|
Successors
and Assigns
|
76
|
11.4
|
|
Governing
Law
|
76
|
11.5
|
|
Consent
to Jurisdiction
|
76
|
11.6
|
|
Counterparts
|
77
|
11.7
|
|
Third
Party Beneficiaries
|
77
|
11.8
|
|
Entire
Agreement
|
77
|
11.9
|
|
Captions
|
77
|
11.10
|
|
Severability
|
77
|
11.11
|
|
Specific
Performance
|
77
|
ARTICLE
XII
|
|
DEFINITIONS
|
78
|
12.1
|
|
Definitions
|
78
|
12.2
|
|
Other
Defined Terms
|
79
|
12.3
|
|
Interpretation
|
83
|
EXHIBITS
|
|
|
|
Form
of Company Voting Agreement
|
Exhibit
A
|
Form
of Parent Voting Agreement
|
Exhibit
B
|
Form
of Joint Operating Agreement
|
Exhibit
C
|
Form
of Escrow Agreement
|
Exhibit
D
|
Form
of Lockup Agreement
|
Exhibit
E
|
ANNEXES
|
|
|
|
Annex
A:
|
Principal
Company Stockholders
|
Annex
B:
|
Principal
Parent Stockholders
|
AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER
THIS
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER ("Agreement"),
dated
as of December __, 2005, is by and among International Microcomputer Software,
Inc., a California corporation ("IMSI"),
ACCM
Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned Subsidiary of
IMSI
("Merger
Sub"),
Broadcaster, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“IMSI
Delaware”),
and
AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
and,
solely with respect to Article X hereof, each stockholder of the Company,
including Andrew Garroni, in his capacity as representative of the Company
Stockholders pursuant to the Stockholders' Representative Agreement (the
"Stockholders'
Representative").
For
purposes of this Agreement, “Parent”
shall
mean IMSI and, following the Reincorporation (as defined below), IMSI Delaware.
Capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined in Section 12.1, or in
the
applicable Section of this Agreement to which reference is made in Section
12.1.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,
IMSI, Merger Sub and the Company previously entered into an Agreement and Plan
of Merger dated as of August 8, 2005 (the “Original
Merger Agreement”);
WHEREAS,
each of the parties thereto desire to terminate the Original Merger Agreement
pursuant to Section 9.1(a)(i) thereof and enter into this new Agreement and
Plan
of Merger;
WHEREAS,
prior to the Merger (as defined below) IMSI intends to reincorporate into a
Delaware corporation through a merger with IMSI Delaware (the “Reincorporation”);
WHEREAS,
the respective Boards of Directors of IMSI, IMSI Delaware, Merger Sub and the
Company deem it advisable and in the best interests of their respective
stockholders to consummate the business combination provided for
herein;
WHEREAS,
the Board of Directors of the Company has determined to recommend to the
stockholders of the Company the adoption of this Agreement;
WHEREAS,
IMSI, as the sole stockholder of Merger Sub, and IMSI Delaware have adopted
this
Agreement;
WHEREAS,
for federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the acquisition of the
Company by Parent pursuant hereto shall qualify as a reorganization under the
provisions of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the
"Code");
WHEREAS,
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement and as an inducement to Parent
to enter into this Agreement, each stockholder of the Company listed on
Annex
A
(each, a
"Principal
Company Stockholder")
shall
enter into a Voting Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit
A
(collectively, the "Company
Voting Agreements");
WHEREAS,
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement and as an inducement to the
Company to enter into such Agreement, each stockholder of Parent listed on
Annex
B
entered
into a Voting Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit
B
(collectively, the “Parent
Voting Agreements”).
AGREEMENT
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the respective
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein, and
intending to be legally bound hereby, IMSI, IMSI Delaware, Merger Sub and the
Company agree as follows:
ARTICLE
I
THE
MERGER
1.1 Termination
of the Original Merger Agreement.
Parent
and the Company hereby terminate the Original Merger Agreement pursuant to
Section 9.1(a)(i) thereof.
1.2 The
Merger.
Subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger
in
such form as is required by the relevant provisions of the Delaware General
Corporation Law (the "Delaware
Code"),
at
the Effective Time, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into the Company and
the
separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall thereupon cease (the
"Merger").
As a
result of the Merger, the outstanding shares of capital stock of Merger Sub
and
the Company shall be converted or canceled in the manner provided in Article
II
of this Agreement, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall cease
and the Company shall be the surviving corporation following the Merger. Merger
Sub and the Company are sometimes referred to herein as the "Constituent
Corporations"
and the
Company as the surviving corporation following the Merger is sometimes referred
to herein as the "Surviving
Corporation".
1.3 Closing;
Effective Time.
The
closing of the Merger (the "Closing")
shall
take place at the offices of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 2 Palo Alto
Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Suite 700, Palo Alto, California 94306, at 10:00
a.m. on a date to be specified by the parties which shall be no later than
two
Business Days after satisfaction (or waiver as provided herein) of the
conditions set forth in Article VIII (other than those conditions that by
their nature will be satisfied at the Closing), unless another time, date and/or
place is agreed to in writing by the parties. The date upon which the Closing
occurs is herein referred to as the "Closing
Date."
Simultaneously with, or as soon as practicable following, the Closing, the
Company as the surviving corporation shall file the Certificate of Merger with
the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as provided in the Delaware
Code. The Merger shall become effective at such time as the Certificate of
Merger is so filed or at such later time as is set forth in the Certificate
of
Merger, if different, which time is hereinafter referred to as the "Effective
Time."
1.4 Effects
of the Merger.
(a) At
and
after the Effective Time, the Merger shall have the effects specified in the
Delaware Code.
(b) At
the
Effective Time, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company shall be amended
and restated in their entirety to be identical to the Certificate of
Incorporation of Merger Sub as in effect immediately prior to the Effective
Time, except that Article I of the Certificate of Incorporation shall read:
"The
name of this corporation is AccessMedia Networks, Inc." As so amended and
restated, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company shall be the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation, until amended
thereafter in accordance with applicable Law.
(c) At
the
Effective Time, the Bylaws of Merger Sub as in effect immediately prior to
the
Effective Time shall be the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation (except that
all
references to Merger Sub in the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation shall be
changed to reflect the name change of Merger Sub), until amended thereafter
in
accordance with applicable Law.
(d) At
the
Effective Time, each of the directors and officers of Surviving Corporation
shall be identical to the directors and officers of Parent immediately after
the
Effective Time, each to hold office until their respective death, permanent
disability, resignation or removal or until his or her respective successor
is
duly elected and qualified, all in accordance with the Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation and applicable Law.
1.5 Joint
Operating Agreement,
The
Joint Operating Agreement entered into by Parent and Company in connection
with
the Original Merger Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit C hereto (the
“Joint Operating Agreement”), shall remain in effect in its entirety pursuant to
its terms. References therein to "IMSI" shall include IMSI Delaware, as
applicable.
1.6 Further
Assurances.
If, at
any time after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation shall consider
or
be advised that any deeds, bills of sale, assignments or assurances or any
other
acts or things are necessary, desirable or proper (a) to vest, perfect or
confirm, of record or otherwise, in the Surviving Corporation its right, title
and interest in, to or under any of the rights, privileges, powers, franchises,
properties or assets of either of the Constituent Corporations, or (b) otherwise
to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, the Surviving Corporation and
its
proper officers and directors or their designees shall be authorized to execute
and deliver, in the name and on behalf of either Constituent Corporation, all
such deeds, bills of sale, assignments and assurances and to do, in the name
and
on behalf of either Constituent Corporation, all such other acts and things
as
may be necessary, desirable or proper to vest, perfect or confirm the Surviving
Corporation's right, title and interest in, to and under any of the rights,
privileges, powers, franchises, properties or assets of such Constituent
Corporation and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
II
CONVERSION
OF SECURITIES
2.1 Effect
on Company Capital Stock.
(a) The
Company agrees that, prior to the Effective Time, all outstanding Company Common
Stock Equivalents shall be automatically cancelled and shall cease to exist
and
no consideration shall be delivered or deliverable therefor. "Company
Common Stock Equivalents"
means
all Company Stock Options, Company Stock Options, warrants, purchase rights,
subscription rights, conversion rights, exchange rights or any other Contracts
that, directly or indirectly, could require the Company to issue, sell or
otherwise cause to become outstanding equity securities of the Company or any
of
its Subsidiaries. "Company
Stock Options"
means
options to purchase equity securities of the Company's Common Stock, no par
value per share (“Company
Common Stock").
“Company
Stock Options”
means
options to purchase equity securities of the Company or any Subsidiary of the
Company.
(b) At
the
Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any further action on the
part of Parent, Merger Sub, the Company or any stockholder of the Company (each
such stockholder, a "Company
Stockholder"):
(i) each
share of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective
Time, other than (A) Dissenting Shares as provided in Section 2.6 and (B)
Treasury Shares as provided in Section 2.1(c)(ii), shall be converted into
the
right to receive and become exchangeable for, subject to Section 2.2(d), Section
2.9 and Section 10.3, (i) the Closing Consideration, and (ii) the Earnout
Consideration. "Closing
Consideration"
means
the number of shares of the Common Stock of Parent (after giving effect to
the
Reincorporation) ("Parent
Common Stock"),
calculated as the quotient obtained by dividing (A) 29,000,000 by (B) the number
of shares of Company Common Stock (including Dissenting Shares but excluding
Treasury Shares) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective
Time
(the "Exchange
Ratio"). "Earnout
Consideration"
means
up to 35,000,000 shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section
2.9
below, and calculated as the quotient obtained by dividing (A) the number of
shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to Section 2.9 on account of
the
Revenue of the Surviving Corporation deemed to be attributable to the Company
by
(B) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock (including Dissenting Shares
but excluding Treasury Shares) issued and outstanding immediately prior to
the
Effective Time. The Earnout Consideration, together with the Closing
Consideration, shall mean the “Merger
Consideration”.
“Total
Parent Shares”
means
the aggregate number of shares issued to the Company Stockholders as Merger
Consideration pursuant to this Agreement;
(ii) each
share of Company Common Stock held in the Company's treasury ("Treasury
Shares")
immediately prior to the Effective Time and each share owned by any Subsidiary
of the Company shall not represent the right to receive any Merger
Consideration, and each such share shall be canceled and retired and shall
cease
to exist, and no cash, securities or other property shall be payable in respect
thereof; and
(iii) each
share of common stock of Merger Sub, par value $.01 per share, issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be converted into
and
become one fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, par value $.0001
per share, of the Surviving Corporation.
(c) In
the
event of any stock split, combination, reclassification, stock dividend or
similar capitalization change with respect to Parent Common Stock prior to
the
Effective Time, or if a record date with respect to any of the foregoing is
fixed, appropriate and proportionate adjustments shall be made to the Merger
Consideration and the Exchange Ratio, and thereafter all references to the
Merger Consideration and the Exchange Ratio shall be deemed to refer to such
Exchange Ratio and Merger Consideration as so adjusted.
2.2 Exchange
of Certificates.
(a) No
later
than five business days prior to the Closing, the Company shall furnish to
Parent mailing labels or a computer file containing the names and addresses
of
the record holders of certificates representing Company Shares.
(b) Parent
shall mail to each holder of record of Company Shares a letter of transmittal
(the "Transmittal
Letter").
Upon
receipt of the documents described in paragraph (c) below, Parent shall issue
certificates representing the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant
to
Section 2.1 as of the Effective Time in respect of the Company Shares (other
than Dissenting Shares).
(c) Upon
surrender to Parent of a certificate or certificates representing all of such
Company Stockholder's outstanding shares of Company Common Stock (collectively,
"Certificates"),
together with (i) a duly executed Transmittal Letter, and (ii) an executed
signature page to the Stockholders' Representative Agreement in a form
reasonably satisfactory to the parties (the "Stockholders'
Representative Agreement"),
each
Company Stockholder shall be entitled to receive, in exchange therefor, a
certificate representing that number of whole shares of Parent Common Stock
which such Company Stockholder has the right to receive in respect of the
Certificate surrendered pursuant to the provisions of this Article II, less
the
number of Escrow Shares allocable to such Company Stockholder that are deposited
into the Escrow Fund pursuant to Section 10.3 hereof. Each Certificate so
surrendered shall forthwith be canceled.
(d) As
soon
as practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall cause to be delivered
(i)
to U.S. Bank, National Association, as escrow agent (the "Escrow
Agent"),
certificates representing the Escrow Shares subject to and in accordance with
the provisions of Section 10.3 hereof; and (ii) to each Company Stockholder
a
certificate representing those shares of Parent Common Stock issuable to such
Company Stockholder which are not Escrow Shares. The Escrow Shares shall be
held
in escrow by the Escrow Agent and shall be available to compensate Parent for
certain damages as provided in Article X. The Escrow Shares shall be held in
escrow pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement in the form attached as
Exhibit
D
hereto
(the "Escrow
Agreement").
To
the extent not used for such purposes, the Escrow Shares shall be released
as
provided in the Escrow Agreement.
(e) If
any
certificate representing shares of Parent Common Stock is to be issued in a
name
other than that in which the Certificate surrendered in exchange therefor is
registered, it shall be a condition of such exchange that the Certificate(s)
so
surrendered shall be properly endorsed for transfer (or accompanied by an
appropriate instrument of transfer) and shall otherwise be in proper form for
transfer, and that the Person requesting such exchange shall pay any transfer
or
other taxes required by reason of the issuance of certificates for such shares
of Parent Common Stock in a name other than that of the registered holder of
the
Certificate surrendered, or shall establish to the satisfaction of Parent that
any such taxes have been paid or are not applicable.
(f) Notwithstanding
any other provision of this Article II, no fractional shares of Parent Common
Stock will be issued and any holder of shares of Company Common Stock entitled
hereunder to receive a fractional share of Parent Common Stock (after
aggregating all fractional shares of Parent Common Stock that would otherwise
be
received by such holder) but for this Section 2.2(f) will be entitled to receive
a cash payment in lieu of such fractional share of Parent Common Stock in an
amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the average of the closing prices
of
Parent Common Stock on the OTC Bulletin Board as reported in The
Wall Street Journal over
the
ten (10) trading days ending three (3) trading days prior to the
Closing.
(g) None
of
Parent, Merger Sub or the Company shall be liable to any Person in respect
of
any cash or other property delivered to a public official pursuant to any
applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Law. If any Certificates
shall
not have been surrendered prior to seven years after the Effective Time (or
immediately prior to such earlier date on which any payment pursuant to this
Article II would otherwise escheat to or become the property of any Governmental
Entity), the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable, or cash payment determined
in accordance with Section 2.2(f), in respect of such Certificate shall, to
the
extent permitted by applicable Law, become the property of Parent free and
clear
of all claims or interests of any Person previously entitled
thereto.
2.3 Legends.
The
Merger Consideration will be issued in a transaction exempt from registration
under the Securities Act and may not be re-offered or resold other than in
conformity with the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such
other Laws or pursuant to an exemption therefrom. The Certificates shall be
legended to the effect described above and shall include such additional legends
as necessary to comply with applicable Law, “blue sky” Laws and other applicable
restrictions and each Certificate shall bear the following legend:
“THE
SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED,
HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE ABSENCE OF (i) AN EFFECTIVE
REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR SUCH SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT OR (ii) AN OPINION
OF
THE COMPANY’S COUNSEL THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.”
2.4 Distributions
with Respect to Unexchanged Shares of Company Common Stock.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, no dividends or other
distributions on shares of Parent Common Stock shall be paid with respect to
any
share of Company Common Stock or other securities represented by a Certificate
until such Certificate is surrendered for exchange as provided herein. Subject
to the effect of applicable Laws, following surrender of any such Certificate
there shall be paid to the holder of certificates representing shares of Parent
Common Stock issued in exchange therefor, without interest, (a) at the time
of
such surrender, the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record
date after the Effective Time theretofore payable with respect to such shares
of
Parent Common Stock and not paid, less the amount of any withholding taxes
which
may be required thereon, and (b) at the appropriate payment date, the amount
of
dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Effective Time
but
prior to surrender thereof and a payment date subsequent to surrender thereof
payable with respect to such shares of Parent Common Stock, less the amount
of
any withholding taxes which may be required thereon. No holder of unsurrendered
Certificates shall be entitled, until the surrender of such Certificate, to
vote
the shares of Parent Common Stock which such holder shall have the right to
receive pursuant to this Article II.
2.5 No
Further Ownership Rights in Company Common Stock.
The
payment of the Merger Consideration in respect of each share of Company Common
Stock owned by the Company Stockholders shall be deemed to have been paid in
full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to each such share of Company Common
Stock, and there shall be no further registration of transfers on the stock
transfer books of the Surviving Corporation of the shares of Company Common
Stock which were outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. If, after
the Effective Time, Certificates are presented for transfer to the Surviving
Corporation, they shall be canceled and exchanged for certificates representing
shares of Parent Common Stock in accordance with the procedures set forth in
this Article II.
2.6 Lost
Certificates.
In the
event any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, Parent may,
in
its discretion and as a condition precedent to the disbursement of the Merger
Consideration in respect of shares of Company Common Stock represented by such
Certificate, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate
to
make an affidavit of that fact containing such indemnification provisions as
Parent may reasonably deem appropriate, including the posting of a standard
bond
required by Parent's transfer agent as indemnity against any claim that may
be
made against it or the Surviving Corporation with respect to such Certificate.
2.7 Dissenters'
Rights.
(a) Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary, any shares of Company Common Stock
held by any Company Stockholder who shall have demanded and not lost or
withdrawn, or who shall be eligible to demand, appraisal rights with respect
to
such shares of Company Common Stock in the manner provided in the Delaware
Code
("Dissenting
Shares")
shall
not represent the right to receive the Merger Consideration. If any Company
Stockholder shall fail to perfect or shall effectively withdraw or lose his
right to appraisal and payment under the Delaware Code, as the case may be,
each
share of Company Common Stock held by such Company Stockholder shall thereupon,
in accordance with and subject to the provisions set forth in this Article
II,
represent the right to receive the Merger Consideration.
(b) The
Company shall give Parent prompt notice of any demands for appraisal received
by
the Company, withdrawals of such demands, and any other communications received
by the Company in connection with any demands for appraisal. The Company shall
not, except with the written consent of Parent, voluntarily make any payment
with respect to any such demands. Parent shall have the right to control all
negotiations and proceedings with respect to demands for appraisal, including
the right to settle any such demands. To the extent that Parent or the Company
makes any payment in respect of any Dissenting Shares, Parent shall be entitled
to recover under Article X hereof (i) the aggregate amount by which such payment
exceeds the Merger Consideration and (ii) any other costs and expenses,
including attorney fees and expenses, incurred in connection with investigating,
defending and settling such demands for appraisal (the amounts in clauses (i)
and (ii) collectively, "Dissenting
Share Payments").
2.8 Withholding.
Parent
shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from the consideration payable pursuant
to this Agreement to any holder of shares of Company Common Stock or Dissenting
Shares such amounts as it is required to deduct and withhold with respect to
the
making of such payment under the Code or any provision of applicable Tax Law.
To
the extent that amounts are so withheld by Parent, such withheld amounts shall
be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the holder
of shares of Company Common Stock or Dissenting Shares in respect of which
such
deduction and withholding was made by Parent.
2.9 Earnout
Payment.
(a) The
Earnout Consideration shall be paid by Parent in an earnout payment to the
Company Stockholders in the form of Parent Earnout Shares in amounts set forth
below (in each case, an “Earnout
Payment”),
in
the event that any of the following shall occur:
(i) during
any of the time periods beginning as of May 1, 2005 and ending on the date
listed in the Performance Target Schedule in the column entitled “Target Date”
(subject to clause (ii) below), the Surviving Corporation’s Revenue (as defined
below) is equal to or greater than the applicable amount indicated in the column
entitled “Revenue Performance Level”:
Performance
Target Schedule
Revenue
Performance Level
|
Target
Date
|
Earnout
Payment
(in
Shares of Parent
Common
Stock)
|
Potential
Aggregate
Shares
of Parent
Common
Stock
|
>$20
million in Revenue
|
June
30, 2006
|
7
million
|
36
million
|
>$40
million in Revenue
|
March
31, 2007
|
7
million
|
43
million
|
>$55
million in Revenue
|
September
30, 2007
|
7
million
|
50
million
|
>$80
million in Revenue
|
June
30, 2008
|
7
million
|
57
million
|
>$100
million in Revenue
|
December
31, 2008
|
7
million
|
64
million
|
The
applicable Earnout Payment in the column entitled “Earnout Payment” shall be
made to the Stockholders’ Representative, on behalf of the Company Stockholders,
on or prior to the 30th day following the Target Date or following the date
upon
which a certain Revenue Performance Level is attained (“Attainment
Date”)
if the
Attainment Date precedes the Target Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an
Earnout Payment may be earned if the Surviving Corporation achieves the
applicable Revenue Performance Level within six (6) months following the Target
Date. As used herein, “Revenue”
shall
mean the consolidated revenue of the Company beginning on May 1, 2005 and shall
not include any revenue from Parent’s business or operations or any Baseline
Amount (as provided in paragraph (b) below)."
(ii) If
an
Earnout Payment is earned on or before the specified Target Date, plus six
(6)
months, the total Earnout Payment will include (a) the Earnout Payment with
respect to such Target Date, and (b) any Earnout Payments relating to prior
measurement periods (in each case, an “Earnout
Measurement Period”)
that
had not been earned prior to such date.
For
example, if the Surviving Corporation does not achieve Revenue of $20 million
as
of June 30, 2006 but does achieve Revenue of $20 million prior to December
31,
2006 (six months following the first Target Date), the Company Stockholders
will
be entitled to receive the Earnout Payment for the first Earnout Measurement
Period within 30 days of December 31, 2006. If the Surviving Corporation does
not achieve Revenue of $20 million by December 31, 2006, but does achieve
Revenue of $40 million as of September 30, 2007 (six months following the second
Target Date), the Company Stockholders will be entitled to receive the Earnout
Payment for each of the first two Earnout Measurement Periods within 30 days
of
September 30, 2007.
(b) Parent,
with the Surviving Corporation, shall jointly endeavor to identify companies
and
technologies as potential acquisition targets in order to expedite the growth
of
the Surviving Corporation; provided, however,
that
notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Parent shall not
be
obligated to take any action which it believes is not in the best interests
of
Parent and all of its Subsidiaries taken as a whole; and provided,
further,
with
respect to each such acquisition, only Excess Revenue (as defined below) shall
be included for purposes of determining Revenue for purposes of this Section
2.9. As used herein, “Excess
Revenue”
means
the total revenue achieved by such acquisition target during any applicable
measuring period, less the Baseline Revenue (as defined below). As used herein,
“Baseline
Revenue”
means
the aggregate revenue of an acquisition target generated, in the good faith
determination of Parent, during the twelve months immediately prior to and
ending on the date of such acquisition (the “Baseline
Measurement Period”).
In
the event an Earnout Measurement Period is shorter than twelve months, then
the
Excess Revenue shall be calculated based upon the revenue of the acquisition
target for such shorter period, less the portion of Baseline Revenue earned
by
the acquisition target during the comparable portion of the Baseline Measurement
Period.
(c) Audit
Procedures.
(i) Unless
the applicable Earnout Payment shall have previously been made, within
thirty-five (35) days after each of the dates listed in the column entitled
“Target Date” in the Performance Target Schedule, Parent shall prepare and
deliver to the Stockholders’ Representative a statement of Revenue for each such
measurement period, as indicated in the Performance Target Schedule (the
“Statement
of Revenue”).
(ii) The
Stockholders’ Representative shall have a period commencing upon delivery of the
Statement of Revenue by Parent and expiring forty-five (45) days after such
delivery date to review the Statement of Revenue. During such period, Parent
shall permit the Stockholders’ Representative and its agents or representatives,
during normal business hours, to have full and complete access to, and to
examine, all work papers and schedules that are or were necessary to prepare
and/or review the Statement of Revenue. In the event the Stockholders’
Representative disputes any determination contained in the Statement of Revenue,
the Stockholders’ Representative shall, within forty-five (45) days after
delivery of the Statement of Revenue, deliver a notice to Parent (the
“Earnout
Dispute Notice”),
setting forth in reasonable detail the component or components which are in
dispute and the basis of such dispute. If the Stockholders’ Representative fails
to deliver an Earnout Dispute Notice to Parent within forty-five (45) days
after
Parent’s delivery of the Statement of Revenue, then the Stockholders’
Representative shall be bound by the calculations contained in the Statement
of
Revenue, and the Statement of Revenue shall be deemed to be the Final Statement
of Revenue (as defined below) for the applicable Earnout Measurement Period,
and
any required payments shall be made pursuant to subsection (j) or (k) above
based on such Final Statement of Revenue for each respective Earnout Measurement
Period. If the Stockholders’ Representative delivers the Earnout Dispute Notice
within such forty-five (45) day period, then the Stockholders’ Representative
and Parent will negotiate in good faith (with the assistance of their respective
independent accountants and counsel, if desired) to resolve any such dispute
within fifteen (15) days after receipt by Parent of the Earnout Dispute Notice.
If Parent and the Stockholders’ Representative fail to resolve any such dispute
within fifteen (15) days after receipt by Parent of the Earnout Dispute Notice,
they shall submit the dispute to an independent accounting firm (other than
Burr, Pilger & Mayer) (the “Reviewing
Accountant”)
to
review the Statement of Revenue; provided, however, that Parent shall pay any
undisputed Earnout Consideration it believes is owed to the Company’s
stockholders. Parent and the Stockholders’ Representative shall make available
to the Reviewing Accountant all work papers and all other information and
material in their possession relating to the matters in the Earnout Dispute
Notice. The Reviewing Accountant shall be instructed to use its reasonable
best
efforts to deliver its determination as promptly as practicable after such
submission of the dispute to the Reviewing Accountant. The Parties hereby
expressly agree that the determination of the Reviewing Accountant shall be
final and binding on the parties (absent fraud or manifest bad faith by the
Reviewing Accountant). The Statement of Revenue, as determined by Parent (if
not
disputed), or as modified (if at all) by agreement of Parent and the
Stockholders’ Representative or by decision of the Reviewing Accountant, shall
be referred to herein as the “Final
Statement of Revenue”
for
each respective Earnout Measurement Period. Each party shall bear its own
expenses and the fees and expenses of its own representatives and experts,
including its independent accountants, in connection with the preparation,
review, dispute (if any) and final determinations contained in the Final
Statement of Revenue. The costs, expenses and fees of the Reviewing Accountant
shall be borne by the Stockholders’ Representative, on the one hand, and Parent,
on the other hand, based on the percentage which the portion of the contested
amount not awarded to such party bears to the amount actually contested by
such
party.
(iii) Within
fifteen (15) days after the Final Statement of Revenue for each respective
Earnout Measurement Period has become final and binding on the parties pursuant
to this subsection (l), the Earnout Consideration, if any, payable in accordance
with subsection (j) or (k) above will be immediately due and payable by Parent
to the Stockholders’ Representative, on behalf of the Company
Stockholders.
(d) Earnout
Consideration. The right of each Company Stockholder to receive any Earnout
Consideration (i) will not be represented by any form of certificate or
instrument; (ii) will not give such Company Stockholder any dividend rights,
voting rights, liquidation rights, preemptive rights or other rights common
to
holders of the securities of Parent; (iii) will not be redeemable; and (iv)
will
not be sold, assigned, pledged, gifted, conveyed, transferred or otherwise
disposed of, except pursuant to the applicable laws of descent and distribution.
Any transfer of any right to receive any Earnout Consideration in violation
of
this Agreement shall be null and void. The Earnout Consideration is solely
a
contractual right established by this Agreement, and such contractual right
is
not a security for purposes of any federal or state securities
laws.
ARTICLE
III
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
The
Company represents and warrants to Parent and Merger Sub as of the date hereof
and as of the Closing Date that the statements contained in this Article III
are
true and correct, except as set forth in the disclosure schedule dated and
delivered as of the date hereof by the Company to Parent (the "Company
Disclosure Schedule"),
which
is being concurrently delivered to Parent in connection herewith and is
designated therein as being the Company Disclosure Schedule. The Company
Disclosure Schedule shall be arranged in paragraphs corresponding to each
representation and warranty set forth in this Article III. Each exception to
a
representation and warranty set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule shall
be deemed to qualify the specific representation and warranty which is
referenced in the applicable paragraph of the Company Disclosure Schedule,
and
no other representation or warranty.
3.1 Organization
and Good Standing.
(a) The
Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, has all requisite
power
to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now
being conducted and as proposed to be conducted, and is duly qualified to do
business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction
in which it owns or leases property or conducts any business so as to require
such qualification. The Company Disclosure Schedule lists each jurisdiction
in
which the Company is qualified to do business.
(b) The
Company has complied with and is not in default under its Charter Documents.
The
Charter Documents of the Company in the forms attached to the Company Disclosure
Schedule are the Charter Documents of the Company as in effect on the date
of
this Agreement and as of the Closing Date. "Charter
Documents"
means,
with respect to any entity, the certificate of incorporation, the articles
of
incorporation, by-laws, articles of organization, limited liability company
agreement, partnership agreement, formation agreement, joint venture agreement
or other similar organizational documents of such entity (in each case, as
amended).
3.2 Capitalization.
(a) The
authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 30,000,000 shares of capital
stock and all of such shares are designated common stock. Of such amount,
25,000,000 shares of Common Stock are issued and outstanding as of the date
hereof. All issued and outstanding shares of Company Common Stock (collectively,
the "Company
Shares")
have
been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable,
and
were issued in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities
Laws.
(b) The
Company Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of the record
holders of the Company Shares and sets forth the full name, current address
and
number and class of Company Shares owned by each record holder.
(c) The
Company has not reserved any shares of Company Common Stock for future issuance
pursuant to any Stock Option Plan of the Company.
(d) Except
as
set forth in paragraph (a) above, the Company does not have outstanding
securities of any kind. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, the
Company is not a party to any Contract obligating the Company, directly or
indirectly, to issue additional securities and there is no circumstance or
condition that may give rise to a claim by any Person that such Person is
entitled to acquire any securities of the Company.
(e) All
outstanding Company Stock Options have been duly authorized and validly issued
and were issued in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities
Laws. All shares of Company Common Stock subject to issuance upon exercise,
conversion and/or exchange of Company Stock Options, upon issuance in accordance
with the terms and conditions specified in the instruments pursuant to which
they are issuable, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.
(f) Neither
the Company Shares nor the Company Stock Options were issued or have been
transferred in violation of, or are subject to, any preemptive rights, rights
of
first offer or subscription agreements. The Company is not a party to any
stockholder agreements, voting agreements, voting trusts or any such other
similar arrangements with respect to the transfer, voting or other rights
associated with its securities, and there are no such agreements to which the
Company is not a party.
(g) The
cancellation of the Company Stock Options prior to the Effective Time will
be in
compliance with the terms of the agreement pursuant to which such Company Stock
Options were issued and in compliance with all federal and state securities
Laws. No consent of the holders of Company Stock Options is required for such
cancellation.
(h) The
Company has not repurchased or otherwise reacquired any of its securities.
There
are no obligations, contingent or otherwise, of the Company to repurchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire any of its securities. There are no declared or
accrued unpaid dividends with respect to any of the Company's securities.
(i) The
Company does not have outstanding or authorized any stock appreciation, phantom
stock, profit participation, or similar rights.
(j) The
Company does not have outstanding any bonds, debentures, notes or other
obligations or debt securities the holders of which have the right to vote
(or
convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, securities having the
right to vote) on any matter.
3.3 Subsidiaries
of the Company.
(a) The
Company Disclosure Schedule contains a true and complete list of the
Subsidiaries of the Company and sets forth with respect to each such Subsidiary
the jurisdiction of formation, the authorized and outstanding capital stock
of
such Subsidiary and the owner(s) of record of such outstanding capital stock.
The outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary of the Company have
been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and nonassessable and
are owned by the Company or another Subsidiary of the Company free and clear
of
all liens, claims, charges, security interests, mortgages, pledges, easements,
conditional sale or other title retention agreements, defects in title,
covenants or other restrictions of any kind, including, any restrictions on
the
use, voting, transfer or other attributes of ownership (collectively,
"Liens").
(b) Each
Subsidiary of the Company is validly existing and in good standing under the
Laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, has all requisite power to own,
lease
and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted
and as proposed to be conducted, and is duly qualified to do business and is
in
good standing in each jurisdiction in which it owns or leases property or
conducts any business so as to require such qualification. The Company
Disclosure Schedule lists each jurisdiction in which the Subsidiaries are
qualified to do business.
(c) Other
than the shares of capital stock set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule,
no Subsidiary of the Company has outstanding securities of any kind. No
Subsidiary of the Company is party to any Contract obligating such Subsidiary,
directly or indirectly, to issue any additional securities and there is no
circumstance or condition that may give rise to a claim by any Person that
such
Person is entitled to acquire the securities of any such Subsidiary. No
Subsidiary of the Company has outstanding or authorized any stock appreciation,
phantom stock, profit participation, or similar rights.
(d) No
Subsidiary of the Company has outstanding any bonds, debentures, notes or other
obligations or debt securities the holders of which have the right to vote
(or
convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, securities having the
right to vote) on any matter.
(e) Other
than the Subsidiaries set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule, neither
the
Company nor any Subsidiary of the Company, directly or indirectly, owns any
securities or other interest in any corporation, partnership, joint venture
or
other business association or entity, or to provide funds to or make any
investment.
(f) There
are
no obligations, contingent or otherwise, of the Company or any Subsidiary of
the
Company to provide funds to or make an investment (in the form of a loan,
capital contribution or otherwise) in any entity.
3.4 Authority
and Enforceability.
(a) The
Company has all necessary corporate power and authority to enter into this
Agreement, and, subject in the case of the consummation of the Merger to the
Company Stockholder Approval, to perform its obligations hereunder and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery
of
this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the
transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action on the part of the Company, subject in the case of the
consummation of the Merger to the Company Stockholder Approval. This Agreement
has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming due
authorization, execution and delivery by Parent and Merger Sub, constitutes
the
valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by
(i)
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar Laws
affecting or relating to creditors' rights generally, and (ii) the availability
of injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.
(b) The
only
stockholder votes required to adopt this Agreement and approve the transactions
contemplated hereby are the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
the
then outstanding Company Shares voting as a single class on an as-converted
to
Common Stock basis on the record date of a duly convened meeting of the Company
Stockholders, or by written consent in lieu of such meeting (the "Company
Stockholder Approval").
The
Principal Company Stockholders represent as of the date hereof and will
represent as of the record date of such meeting or consent at least a majority
of the then outstanding Company Shares on an as-converted to Common Stock basis
and have agreed in writing to vote for adoption of this Agreement pursuant
to
the Voting Agreements.
(c) The
Board
of Directors of the Company has, by the unanimous vote of all directors in
office, (i) duly approved this Agreement, the Merger and the transactions
contemplated hereby, (ii) determined that the Merger is advisable and in the
best interests of the Company Stockholders and (iii) recommended that the
Company Stockholders adopt this Agreement and directed that this Agreement
be
submitted to the Company Stockholders for adoption.
3.5 No
Conflict; Authorizations.
(a) The
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company do not, and the
performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder and the consummation
by
the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby (in each case, with or
without the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both) will not, directly
or
indirectly, (i) violate the provisions of the Company's or any of its
Subsidiaries' Charter Documents, (ii) violate or conflict with, or constitute
a
default, an event of default or an event creating rights of acceleration,
termination, cancellation, imposition of additional obligations or loss of
rights, or require a consent to assignment, under any Contract (A) to which
the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, (B) of which the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries is a beneficiary or (C) by which the Company or any of
its
Subsidiaries or any of their respective assets is bound, (iii) assuming
compliance by the Company with the matters referred to in Section 3.5(b),violate
or conflict with any Law, Authorization or Order applicable to the Company
or
any of its Subsidiaries, or give any Governmental Entity or other Person the
right to challenge any of the transactions contemplated hereby or to exercise
any remedy, obtain any relief under or revoke or otherwise modify any rights
held under, any such Law, Authorization or Order, or (iv) result in the creation
of any Liens upon any of the assets owned or used by the Company or any of
its
Subsidiaries. Section 3.5(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth
all
consents, waivers, assignments and other approvals and actions that are required
in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under any
Contract to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party
(collectively, "Consents")
in
order to preserve all rights of, and benefits to, the Surviving Corporation
and
its Subsidiaries thereunder.
(b) No
Authorization or Order of, registration, declaration or filing with, or notice
to any Governmental Entity or other Person, is required to be made, obtained,
performed or given to or with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation of the Merger, other than the filing of the Certificate of Merger
with the Secretary of State of Delaware.
3.6 Financial
Statements.
(a) True
and
complete copies of the Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements
consisting of the consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its Subsidiaries
as at December 31, 2004 and the related statements of income and retained
earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flow, for the years ended December
31,
2003 and December 31, 2004 (the "Financial
Statements"),
and
unaudited consolidated financial statements consisting of the balance sheet
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries as at June 30, 2005 and the related statements
of income and retained earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flow for the
six
month period then ended (the "Interim
Financial Statements"
and
together with the Financial Statements, the "Financial
Statements"),
are
included in the Company Disclosure Schedule.
(b) To
the
best of the Company’s Knowledge, the Financial Statements are true, complete and
correct and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")
applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved, subject, in
the
case of the Interim Financial Statements, to normal year-end adjustments (the
effect of which will not be materially adverse) and the absence of notes (that,
if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Financial
Statements). The Financial Statements are based on the books and records of
the
Company and its Subsidiaries, and fairly present the financial condition of
the
Company and its Subsidiaries as of the respective dates they were prepared
and
the results of the operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries for the
periods indicated. The consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 is referred to herein as the "Balance
Sheet"
and the
date thereof as the "Balance
Sheet Date"
and the
consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of June 30,
2005 is referred to herein as the "Interim
Balance Sheet"
and the
date thereof as the "Interim
Balance Sheet Date."
Each
of the Company and its Subsidiaries maintains a standard system of accounting
established and administered in accordance with GAAP.
3.7 No
Undisclosed Liabilities.
The
Company and its Subsidiaries have no liabilities, obligations or commitments
of
any nature whatsoever, asserted or unasserted, known or unknown, absolute or
contingent, accrued or unaccrued, matured or unmatured or otherwise
("Liabilities"),
except (a) those which are adequately reflected or reserved against in the
Balance Sheet as of the Balance Sheet Date, and (b) those which have been
incurred in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice
since the Balance Sheet Date and which are not, individually or in the
aggregate, material in amount.
3.8 Accounts
Receivable.
The
accounts receivable of the Company and its Subsidiaries as set forth on the
Interim Balance Sheet or arising since the date thereof are, to the extent
not
paid in full by the account debtor prior to the date hereof, (a) valid and
genuine, have arisen solely out of bona fide sales and deliveries of goods,
performance of services and other business transactions in the ordinary course
of business consistent with past practice, (b) not subject to valid defenses,
set-offs or counterclaims, and (c) collectible within 90 days after billing
at
the full recorded amount thereof less, in the case of accounts receivable
appearing on the Interim Balance Sheet, the recorded allowance for collection
losses on the Interim Balance Sheet or, in the case of Accounts Receivable
arising since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, the recorded allowance for
collection losses shown on the accounting records of the Company and its
Subsidiaries. The allowance for collection losses on the Interim Balance Sheet
and, with respect to Accounts Receivable arising since the Interim Balance
Sheet
Date, the allowance for collection losses shown on the accounting records of
the
Company and its Subsidiaries, have been determined in accordance with GAAP
consistent with past practice. The accounts receivable existing as of the
Closing Date are believed by the Company to be collectible within 90 days after
billing at the full recorded amount thereof net of the reserves shown on the
accounting records of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date
(which reserve shall be adequate and shall not represent a greater percentage
of
the accounts receivable as of the Closing Date than the reserve reflected in
the
Interim Balance Sheet represented of the accounts receivable reflected
therein).
3.9 Taxes.
(a) As
used
in this Agreement, the following words and terms have the following
definitions:
(i) "Tax"
or
"Taxes"
means
any and all federal, state, local, or foreign net or gross income, gross
receipts, net proceeds, sales, use, ad valorem, value added, franchise,
bank shares, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, property, deed, stamp,
alternative or add-on minimum, environmental, profits, windfall profits,
transaction, license, lease, service, service use, occupation, severance,
energy, unemployment, social security, workers' compensation, capital, premium,
and other taxes, assessments, customs, duties, fees, levies, or other
governmental charges of any nature whatever, whether disputed or not, together
with any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts with
respect thereto.
(ii) "Tax
Returns"
means
any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or information return or
statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto,
and
including any amendment thereof.
(iii) "Taxing
Authority"
means
any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction with respect to any
Tax.
(b) To
the
best of the Company’s Knowledge, each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has
duly and timely filed all Tax Returns required to have been filed by or with
respect to the Company or such Subsidiary and will duly and timely file all
Tax
Returns due between the date hereof and the Closing Date. To the best of the
Company’s Knowledge, each such Tax Return correctly and completely reflects all
liability for Taxes and all other information required to be reported thereon.
To the best of the Company’s Knowledge, all Taxes owed by the Company and each
Subsidiary of the Company (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been
timely paid (or, if due between the date hereof and the Closing Date, will
be
duly and timely paid). To the best of the Company’s Knowledge, each of the
Company and its Subsidiaries has adequately provided for, in its books of
account and related records, all liability for all unpaid Taxes, being current
Taxes not yet due and payable.
(c) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries has withheld and timely paid all Taxes required
to have been withheld and paid by it and has complied with all information
reporting and backup withholding requirements, including maintenance of required
records with respect thereto.
(d) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is the beneficiary of any extension
of
time within which to file any Tax Return, nor has the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries made (or had made on its behalf) any requests for such extensions.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has waived (or is subject to
a
waiver of) any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or has agreed to
(or
is subject to) any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or
deficiency.
(e) The
Company Disclosure Schedule indicates those Tax Returns that have been audited
and those Tax Returns that currently are the subject of audit. Except as set
forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule, to the best of the Company’s
Knowledge, there is no Action now pending or threatened against or with respect
to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in respect of any Tax or any
assessment or deficiency. To the best of the Company’s Knowledge, there are no
liens for Taxes (other than current Taxes not yet due and payable) upon the
assets of the Company. The Company has delivered to Parent correct and complete
copies of all federal income Tax Returns, examination reports, and statements
of
deficiencies assessed against or agreed to by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries since the date of incorporation of such entity.
(f) The
Company Disclosure Schedule lists, as of the date of this Agreement, all
jurisdictions in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries currently files
Tax Returns. No claim has been made by an authority in a jurisdiction where
the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries does not file Tax Returns that any of them
is
or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction or that any of them must
file
Tax Returns.
(g) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has filed a consent pursuant to the
collapsible corporation provisions of Section 341(f) of the Code (or any
corresponding provisions of state, local or foreign income Tax Law). Neither
the
Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any payments, is obligated to
make
any payments, or is a party to any agreement that under certain circumstances
could obligate it to make payments that would result in a nondeductible expense
under Section 280G of the Code or an excise tax to the recipient of such
payments pursuant to Section 4999 of the Code.
(h) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has agreed to or is required to make
by
reason of a change in accounting method or otherwise, or could be required
to
make by reason of a proposed or threatened change in accounting method or
otherwise, any adjustment under Section 481(a) of the Code. Neither the Company
nor any of its Subsidiaries has been the "distributing corporation" (within
the
meaning of Section 355(c)(2) of the Code) with respect to a transaction
described in Section 355 of the Code within the 5-year period ending as of
the
date of this Agreement. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has
received (or is subject to) any ruling from any Taxing Authority or has entered
into (or is subject to) any agreement with a Taxing Authority. Each of the
Company and its Subsidiaries have disclosed on its federal income Tax Returns
all positions taken therein that could give rise to a substantial understatement
of federal income Tax within the meaning of Section 6662 of the
Code.
(i) No
Subsidiary of the Company that is incorporated in a non-U.S. jurisdiction has,
or at any time has had, an investment in "United States property" within the
meaning of Section 956(c) of the Code. No Subsidiary of the Company is, or
at
any time has been, a passive foreign investment company within the meaning
of
Section 1297 of the Code and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries
is
a shareholder, directly or indirectly, in a passive foreign investment company.
No Subsidiary of the Company that is incorporated in a non-U.S. jurisdiction
is,
or at any time has been, engaged in the conduct of a trade or business within
the United States, or treated as or considered to be so engaged.
(j) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries (i) has ever been a party to any Tax
allocation or sharing agreement or Tax indemnification agreement, (ii) has
ever
been a member of an affiliated, consolidated, condensed or unitary group, or
(iii) has any liability for or obligation to pay Taxes of any other Person
under
Treas. Reg. 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of Tax Law), or as transferee
or
successor, by contract or otherwise. Neither the Company nor any of its
Subsidiaries is a party to any joint venture, partnership, or other arrangement
that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes.
(k) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will be required to include any item
of
income in, or exclude any item of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable
period (or portion thereof) ending after the Effective Time as a result of
any:
(i) intercompany transactions or excess loss accounts described in Treasury
regulations under Section 1502 of the Code (or any similar provision of state,
local, or foreign Tax Law), (ii) installment sale or open transaction
disposition made on or prior to the Effective Time or (iii) prepaid amount
received on or prior to the Effective Time.
(l) The
Company has not entered into any transaction that constitutes a "reportable
transaction" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section
1.6011-4(b).
(m) The
Company Disclosure Schedule lists each person who Company reasonably believes
is, with respect to Company or any Affiliate of the Company, a "disqualified
individual" (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and the Regulations
thereunder).
(n) Neither
the Company nor, to the Knowledge of Company, any of its Affiliates has taken
or
agreed to take any action (other than actions contemplated by this Agreement)
that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger from constituting a
"reorganization" under Section 368 of the Code. The Company is not aware of
any
agreement or plan to which the Company or any of its Affiliates is a party
or
other circumstances relating to the Company or any of its Affiliates that could
reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger from so qualifying as a
"reorganization" under Section 368 of the Code.
(o) The
unpaid Taxes of Company (i) did not, as of the Balance Sheet Date and the
Interim Balance Sheet Date, exceed the reserve for Tax liability (rather than
any reserve for deferred Taxes established to reflect timing differences between
book and Tax income) set forth on the face of the Balance Sheet or the Interim
Balance Sheet, respectively, (rather than in any notes thereto) and (ii) will
not exceed that reserve as adjusted for the passage of time through the Closing
Date in accordance with the past custom and practice of Company in filing its
Tax Returns. Since the Balance Sheet Date the Company has not incurred any
liability for Taxes arising from extraordinary gains or losses, as that term
is
used in GAAP, outside the ordinary course of business consistent with past
custom and practice.
3.10 Compliance
with Law.
(a) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries has complied with each, and is not in violation
of, any applicable Law to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or its
business, operations, assets or properties is or has been subject.
(b) To
the
Knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred and no circumstances exist
that
(with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice) may result in
a
violation of, conflict with or failure on the part of the Company or any of
its
Subsidiaries to comply with, any Law. Neither the Company nor any of its
Subsidiaries has received notice regarding any such violation of, conflict
with,
or failure to comply with, any Law.
3.11 Authorizations.
(a) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries owns, holds or lawfully uses in the operation
of its business all Authorizations which are necessary for it to conduct its
business as currently conducted or as proposed to be conducted or for the
ownership and use of the assets owned or used by the Company or such Subsidiary
in the conduct of its business free and clear of all Liens. Such Authorizations
are valid and in full force and effect and none of such Authorizations will
be
terminated or impaired or become terminable as a result of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. All Authorizations are listed in the Company
Disclosure Schedule.
(b) To
the
best of the Company’s Knowledge, no event has occurred and no circumstances
exist that (with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice) may
result in a violation of, conflict with, failure on the part of the Company
or
any of its Subsidiaries to comply with the terms of, or the revocation,
withdrawal, termination, cancellation, suspension or modification of any
Authorization. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received
notice regarding any violation of, conflict with, failure to comply with the
terms of, or any revocation, withdrawal, termination, cancellation, suspension
or modification of, any Authorization. To the best of the Company’s Knowledge,
neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in default. Neither the
Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received notice of any claim of default
with respect to any Authorization.
(c) No
Person
other than the Company or one of its Subsidiaries owns or has any proprietary,
financial or other interest (direct or indirect) in any Authorization which
the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries owns, possesses or uses in the operation
of
its business as now or proposed to be conducted.
3.12 Title
to Personal Properties.
(a) The
Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate list of all
the
personal properties and assets owned, leased or used by the Company or any
of
its Subsidiaries or otherwise used in the businesses of the Company and its
Subsidiaries as of the date of this Agreement, with a current fair market value
in excess of $25,000, specifying whether and by whom each such asset is owned
or
leased and, in the case of leased assets, indicating the parties to, execution
dates of and annual payments under, the lease. The Companies or its Subsidiaries
has good and marketable title to the properties owned by it, free and clear
of
all Liens other than Permitted Liens. "Permitted
Liens"
means
(i) Liens for current personal property taxes; (ii) liens that are
immaterial in character and amount and which do not interfere with the use
of
such property.
(b) With
respect to personal properties and assets that are leased, the Company or one
of
its Subsidiaries has a valid leasehold interest in such properties and assets
and all such leases are in full force and effect and constitute valid and
binding obligations of the other party(ies) thereto. Neither the Company nor
any
of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any of the terms of any such lease.
3.13 Condition
of Tangible Assets.
All
buildings, plants, leasehold improvements, structures, facilities, equipment
and
other items of tangible property and assets which are owned, leased or used
by
the Company or any of its Subsidiaries are structurally sound, are in good
operating condition and repair (subject to normal wear and tear given the use
and age of such assets), are usable in the regular and ordinary course of
business and conform to all Laws and Authorizations relating to their
construction, use and operation.
3.14 Real
Property.
(a) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries maintains any ownership interest in
any
real property. The Disclosure Schedule contains a list of all real property
and
interests in real property leased by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
(the
"Real
Property").
The
Real Property listed on the Company Disclosure Schedule includes all interests
in real property used in or necessary for the conduct of the businesses and
operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently conducted and as
proposed to be conducted.
(b) No
Governmental Entity having the power of eminent domain over the Real Property
has commenced or, to the Company's Knowledge, intends to exercise the power
of
eminent domain or a similar power with respect to all or any part of the Real
Property. There are no pending or, to the Company's Knowledge, threatened
condemnation, fire, health, safety, building, zoning or other land use
regulatory proceedings, lawsuits or administrative actions relating to any
portion of the Real Property or any other matters which do or may adversely
effect the current use, occupancy or value thereof. Neither the Company nor
any
of its Subsidiaries has received notice of any pending or threatened special
assessment proceedings affecting any portion of the Real Property.
(c) The
continued use, occupancy and operation of the Real Property as currently used,
occupied and operated do not constitute a nonconforming use and are not the
subject of a special use permit under any Law.
(d) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries has good and valid rights of ingress and egress
to and from all Real Property from and to the public street systems for all
usual street, road and utility purposes.
3.15 Intellectual
Property.
(a) As
used
in this Agreement, "Intellectual
Property"
means:
(i) inventions (whether or not patentable), trade secrets, technical data,
databases, customer lists, designs, tools, methods, processes, technology,
ideas, know-how, source code, product road maps and other proprietary
information and materials ("Proprietary
Information");
(ii)
trademarks and service marks (whether or not registered), trade names, logos,
trade dress and other proprietary indicia and all goodwill associated therewith;
(iii) documentation, advertising copy, marketing materials, web-sites,
specifications, mask works, drawings, graphics, databases, recordings and other
works of authorship, whether or not protected by Copyright; (iv) computer
programs, including any and all software implementations of algorithms, models
and methodologies, whether in source code or object code, design documents,
flow-charts, user manuals and training materials relating thereto and any
translations thereof (collectively, "Software");
and
(v) all forms of legal rights and protections that may be obtained for, or
may
pertain to, the Intellectual Property set forth in clauses (i) through (iv)
in
any country of the world ("Intellectual
Property Rights"),
including all letters patent, patent applications, provisional patents, design
patents, PCT filings, invention disclosures and other rights to inventions
or
designs ("Patents"),
all
registered and unregistered copyrights in both published and unpublished works
("Copyrights"),
all
trademarks, service marks and other proprietary indicia (whether or not
registered) ("Marks"),
trade
secret rights, mask works, moral rights or other literary property or authors
rights, and all applications, registrations, issuances, divisions,
continuations, renewals, reissuances and extensions of the
foregoing.
(b) The
Company Disclosure Schedule lists (by name, owner and, where applicable,
registration number and jurisdiction of registration, application, certification
or filing) all Intellectual Property that is owned by the Company and/or one
or
more of its Subsidiaries (whether exclusively, jointly with another Person
or
otherwise) ("Company
Owned Intellectual Property");
provided that
the
Company Disclosure Schedule is not required to list items of Company Owned
Intellectual Property which are both (i) immaterial to the Company and its
Subsidiaries and (ii) not registered or the subject of an application for
registration. Except as described in the Company Disclosure Schedule, the
Company or one of its Subsidiaries owns the entire right, title and interest
to
all Company Owned Intellectual Property free and clear of all
Liens.
(c) The
Company Disclosure Schedule lists all licenses, sublicenses and other Contracts
("In-Bound
Licenses")
pursuant to which a third party authorizes the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries to use, practice any rights under, or grant sublicenses with
respect to, any Intellectual Property owned by such third party, including
the
incorporation of any such Intellectual Property into the Company's or any of
its
Subsidiaries' products and, with respect to each In-Bound License, whether
the
In-Bound License is exclusive or non-exclusive.
(d) The
Company Disclosure Schedule lists all licenses, sublicenses and other Contracts
("Out-Bound
Licenses")
pursuant to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries authorizes a third
party to use, practice any rights under, or grant sublicenses with respect
to,
any Company Owned Intellectual Property or pursuant to which the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries grants rights to use or practice any rights under any
Intellectual Property owned by a third party and, with respect to each Out-Bound
License, whether the Out-Bound License is exclusive or
non-exclusive.
(e) Except
as
set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Company and/or one or more
of
its Subsidiaries (i) exclusively owns the entire right, interest and title
to
all Intellectual Property that is used in or necessary for the businesses of
the
Company and its Subsidiaries as they are currently conducted or proposed to
be
conducted free and clear of Liens (including the design, manufacture, license
and sale of all products currently under development or in production), or
(ii)
otherwise rightfully use or otherwise enjoy such Intellectual Property pursuant
to the terms of a valid and enforceable In-Bound License that is listed in
the
Company Disclosure Schedule. The Company Owned Intellectual Property, together
with the Company's and its Subsidiaries' rights under the In-Bound Licenses
listed in the Company Disclosure Schedule (collectively, the "Company
Intellectual Property"),
constitutes all the Intellectual Property used in or necessary for the operation
of the Company's and its Subsidiaries' businesses as they are currently
conducted, and much of the Intellectual Property used in or necessary for the
operation of the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ businesses as they are proposed
to be conducted.
(f) All
registration, maintenance and renewal fees related to Patents, Marks, Copyrights
and any other certifications, filings or registrations that are owned by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries ("Company
Registered Items")
that
are currently due have been paid and all documents and certificates related
to
such Company Registered Items have been filed with the relevant Governmental
Entity or other authorities in the United States or foreign jurisdictions,
as
the case may be, for the purposes of maintaining such Company Registered Items.
All Company Registered Items are in good standing, held in compliance with
all
applicable legal requirements and enforceable by the Company and/or one or
more
of its Subsidiaries. All Patents that have been issued to the Company or any
of
its Subsidiaries are valid.
(g) The
Company is not aware of any challenges (or any basis therefor) with respect
to
the validity or enforceability of any Company Intellectual Property. The Company
Disclosure Schedule lists the status of any Actions before the United States
Patent and Trademark Office or any other Governmental Entity anywhere in the
world related to any of the Company Intellectual Property, including the due
date for any outstanding response by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
in
such Actions. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any
action or failed to take any action that could reasonably be expected to result
in the abandonment, cancellation, forfeiture, relinquishment, invalidation,
waiver or unenforceability of any Company Intellectual Property. The Company
Disclosure Schedule lists all previously held Company Registered Items that
the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries has abandoned, cancelled, forfeited or
relinquished during the 12 months prior to the date of this
Agreement.
(h) To
the
best Knowledge of the Company, none of the products or services currently or
formerly developed manufactured, sold, distributed, provided, shipped or
licensed, by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or which are currently
under development, has infringed or infringes upon, or otherwise unlawfully
used
or uses, the Intellectual Property Rights of any third party. To the best
Knowledge of the Company, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries,
by
conducting its business as currently conducted or as proposed to be conducted,
has infringed or infringes upon, or otherwise unlawfully used or uses, any
Intellectual Property Rights of a third party. Neither the Company nor any
of
its Subsidiaries has received any communication alleging that the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective products, services, activities
or
operations infringe upon or otherwise unlawfully use any Intellectual Property
Rights of a third party nor, to the Company's Knowledge, is there any basis
therefor. No Action has been instituted, or, to the Company's Knowledge,
threatened, relating to any Intellectual Property formerly or currently used
by
the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and none of the Company Intellectual
Property is subject to any outstanding Order. To the Company's Knowledge, no
Person has infringed or is infringing any Intellectual Property Rights of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or has otherwise misappropriated or is
otherwise misappropriating any Company Intellectual Property.
(i) With
respect to the Company's or any of its Subsidiaries' Proprietary Information,
the documentation relating thereto is current, accurate and sufficient in detail
and content to identify and explain it and to allow its full and proper use
without reliance on the special knowledge or memory of others. The Company
and
its Subsidiaries have taken commercially reasonable steps to protect and
preserve the confidentiality of all Proprietary Information owned by the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries that is not covered by an issued Patent. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Proprietary Information of the
Company and its Subsidiaries (other than Proprietary Information that is covered
by an issued Patent) is not part of the public knowledge and has not been used
or divulged for the benefit of any Person other than the Company and its
Subsidiaries. Any receipt or use by, or disclosure to, a third party of
Proprietary Information owned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has
been
pursuant to the terms of binding written confidentiality agreement between
the
Company or such Subsidiary and such third party ("Nondisclosure
Agreements").
True
and complete copies of the Nondisclosure Agreements, and any amendments thereto,
have been provided to Parent. To the Company’s Knowledge, the Company and its
Subsidiaries are, and all other parties thereto are, in compliance with the
provisions of the Nondisclosure Agreements. The Company and its Subsidiaries
are
in compliance with the terms of all Contracts pursuant to which a third party
has disclosed to, or authorized the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to use,
Proprietary Information owned by such third party.
(j) All
current and former employees, consultants and contractors of the Company and
its
Subsidiaries have executed and delivered, and are in compliance with,
enforceable agreements regarding the protection of Proprietary Information
and
providing valid written assignments of all Intellectual Property conceived
or
developed by such employees, consultants or contractors in connection with
their
services for the Company and its Subsidiaries ("Work
Product Agreements").
True
and complete copies of the Work Product Agreements have been provided to Parent.
No current or former employee, consultant or contractor or any other Person
has
any right, claim or interest to any of the Company Intellectual Property, other
than any right, claim or interest expressly reserved in non-exclusive license
agreements with the Company (which rights, claims or interests are listed in
Section 3.15(i) of the Company Disclosure Schedule).
(k) To
the
best Knowledge of the Company, no employee, consultant or contractor of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries has been, is or will be, by performing
services for the Company or such Subsidiary, in violation of any term of any
employment, invention disclosure or assignment, confidentiality, noncompetition
agreement or other restrictive covenant or any Order as a result of such
employee's, consultant's or independent contractor's employment by the Company
or any Subsidiary or any services rendered by such employee, consultant or
independent contractor.
(l) All
Intellectual Property that has been distributed, sold or licensed to a third
party by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that is covered by a warranty
conformed to or conforms to, and performed or performs in accordance with,
the
representations and warranties provided with respect to such Intellectual
Property by or on behalf of the Company or such Subsidiary for the time period
during which such representations and warranties apply. True and complete copies
have been provided to Parent of all Contracts pursuant to which the Company
or
any of its Subsidiaries has agreed to indemnify a third party in connection
with
any Intellectual Property that has been distributed, sold or licensed by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
(m) The
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company does not, and the
consummation of the Merger (in each case, with or without the giving of notice
or lapse of time, or both), will not, directly or indirectly, result in the
loss
or impairment of, or give rise to any right of any third party to terminate
or
reprice or otherwise renegotiate any of the Company's or any of its
Subsidiaries' rights to own any of its Intellectual Property or their respective
rights under any Out-Bound License or In-Bound License, nor require the consent
of any Governmental Entity or other third party in respect of any such
Intellectual Property.
(n) Software.
(i) The
Software owned, or purported to be owned by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company
Owned Software,"
was
either (A) developed by employees of the Company or one or more of its
Subsidiaries within the scope of their employment by the Company or such
Subsidiary, (B) developed by independent contractors who have assigned all
of their right, title and interest therein to the Company or one of its
Subsidiaries pursuant to written agreements, except as expressly reserved in
the
license agreements listed in Section 3.15(n) of the Company Disclosure Schedule,
or (C) otherwise acquired by the Company or one of its Subsidiaries from a
third party pursuant to a written agreement in which such third party assigns
all of its right, title and interest therein. None of the Company Owned Software
contains any programming code, documentation or other materials or development
environments that embody Intellectual Property Rights of any person other than
the Company and its Subsidiaries, other than such materials obtained by the
Company and its Subsidiaries from other Persons who make such materials
generally available to all interested purchasers or end-users on standard
commercial terms.
(ii) Each
of
the Company's and its Subsidiaries' existing and currently supported and
marketed Software products performs, in all material respects, the functions
described in any agreed specifications or end-user documentation or other
information provided to customers of the Company or such Subsidiary on which
such customers relied when licensing or otherwise acquiring such products,
subject only to routine bugs and errors that can be corrected promptly by the
Company or such Subsidiary in the course of providing customer support without
further liability to the Company or such Subsidiary, and all of the code of
such
products has been developed in a manner that meets common industry practice,
including the use of regression test and release procedures. To Seller's
Knowledge, each of the Company's and its Subsidiaries' existing and currently
supported and marketed Software products is free of all viruses, worms, trojan
horses and material known contaminants and does not contain any bugs, errors,
or
problems that would substantially disrupt its operation or have a substantial
adverse impact on the operation of the Software.
(iii) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has exported or transmitted Software
or
other material in connection with the Company's or such Subsidiaries' business
to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any
applicable Law, without first having obtained all necessary and appropriate
Authorizations.
(iv) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has exported or transmitted Software
or
other material in connection with the Company's or such Subsidiaries' business
to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any
applicable Law, without first having obtained all necessary and appropriate
Authorizations.
(v) The
Company Owned Software is free of any disabling codes or instructions (a
"Disabling
Code"),
and
any virus or other intentionally created, undocumented contaminant (a
"Contaminant"),
that
may, or may be used to, access, modify, delete, damage or disable any Systems
or
that may result in damage thereto. The Company and its Subsidiaries have taken
reasonable steps and implemented reasonable procedures to ensure that its and
their internal computer systems used in connection with the Company's and its
Subsidiaries' business are free from Disabling Codes and Contaminants. The
Software licensed by the Company is free of any Disabling Codes or Contaminants
that may, or may be used to, access, modify, delete, damage or disable any
of
the hardware, software, databases or embedded control systems of the Company
or
its Subsidiaries ("Systems")
or
that might result in damage thereto. The Company and its Subsidiaries have
taken
all reasonable steps to safeguard their respective Systems and restrict
unauthorized access thereto.
(vi) No
Public
Software: (A) forms part of any Company Intellectual Property; (B) was, or
is,
used in connection with the development of any Company Owned Intellectual
Property or any products or services developed or provided by the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries; or (C) was, or is, incorporated or distributed, in whole
or
in part, in conjunction with Company Intellectual Property. "Public
Software"
means
any software that contains, or is derived in any manner (in whole or in part)
from, any software that is distributed as free software, open source software
or
similar licensing or distribution models, including software licensed or
distributed under any of the following licenses or distribution models, or
licenses or distribution models similar to any of the following: (i) GNU's
General Public License or Lesser/Library GPL; (ii) Mozilla Public License;
(iii)
Netscape Public License; (iv) Sun Community Source/ Industry Standard License;
(v) BSD License; and (vi) Apache License.
3.16 Absence
of Certain Changes or Events.
Since
the Balance Sheet Date to the date of this Agreement (with respect to the
representation and warranty made as of the date of this Agreement) and to the
Closing Date (with respect to the representation and warranty made as of the
Closing Date):
(a) there
has
not been any material adverse change in the business, financial condition,
operations, prospects or results of operations of the Company and its
Subsidiaries taken as a whole;
(b) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has amended or otherwise modified its
Charter Documents;
(c) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has declared, set aside or paid any
dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, stock or property) with respect
to any of its securities;
(d) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has split, combined or reclassified
any
of its securities, or issued, or authorized for issuance, any securities other
than the grant of Company Stock Options and the issuance of shares of Company
Common Stock upon exercise of Company Stock Options, in each case, in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
(e) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has altered any term of any outstanding
securities;
(f) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has (i) increased or modified the
compensation or benefits payable or to become payable to any of their respective
current or former directors, employees, contractors or consultants, (ii)
increased or modified any bonus, severance, termination, pension, insurance
or
other employee benefit plan, payment or arrangement made to, for or with any
of
its current or former directors, employees, contractors or consultants or (iii)
entered into any employment, severance or termination agreement;
(g) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has sold, leased, transferred or
assigned any property or assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries,
except for the sale of inventory and the grant of Out-Bound Licenses on a
non-exclusive basis, in each case in the ordinary course of business consistent
with past practice;
(h) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has incurred, assumed or guaranteed
any
Indebtedness, or modified the terms of any Indebtedness outstanding as of the
Balance Sheet Date;
(i) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has incurred any material Liability
or
created or assumed any Lien on any asset, except for Permitted Liens, Liens
arising under lease financing arrangements existing as of the Balance Sheet
Date
and Liens for taxes not yet due and payable with respect to which the Company
maintains adequate reserves;
(j) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any loan, advance or capital
contribution to, or investment in, any Person other than travel loans or
advances in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
(k) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into any Material
Contract;
(l) (i)
no
Material Contract has been modified, (ii) no rights under any Material Contract
have been waived or accelerated and (iii) no Contract that would be required
to
be listed as a Material Contract pursuant to Section 3.18 hereof if such
Contract were in effect on the date hereof has been terminated or
cancelled;
(m) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has sold, transferred, pledged or
assigned, and there has been no material reduction in the value of, any Company
Intellectual Property;
(n) there
has
not been any labor dispute, other than individual grievances, or any activity
or
proceeding by a labor union or representative thereof to organize any employees
of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;
(o) there
has
not been any violation of or conflict with any Law to which the business,
operations, assets or properties of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
are
subject;
(p) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has agreed or entered into any
arrangement to take any action which, if taken prior to the date hereof, would
have made any representation or warranty set forth in this Article III untrue
or
incorrect as of the date when made;
(q) there
has
not been any material damage, destruction or loss with respect to the property
and assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, whether or not covered
by
insurance;
(r) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any change in accounting
practices;
(s) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any Tax election, changed
its
method of Tax accounting or settled any claim for Taxes; or
(t) neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has agreed, whether in writing or
otherwise, to do any of the foregoing.
3.17 Contracts.
(a) The
Company Disclosure Schedule contains a complete and accurate list of each
Contract or series of related Contracts to which the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries is a party or is subject, or by which any of their respective
assets are bound:
(i) for
the
purchase of materials, supplies, goods, services, equipment or other assets
and
that involves or would reasonably be expected to involve (A) annual payments
by
the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of $15,000 or more, or (B) aggregate
payments by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of $25,000 or
more;
(ii) (A)
for
the sale by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of materials, supplies,
goods, services, equipment or other assets, and that involves (1) a specified
annual minimum dollar sales amount by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
of
$15,000 or more, or (2) aggregate payments to the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries of $25,000 or more, or (B) pursuant to which the Company or any
of
its Subsidiaries received payments of more than $15,000 in the year ended
December 31, 2004 or expects to receive payments of more than $15,000 in the
year ending December 31, 2005;
(iii) that
requires the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to purchase its total
requirements of any product or service from a third party or that contains
"take
or
pay" provisions;
(iv) pursuant
to which (A) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries purchases components for
inclusion into its products other than components purchased solely on a purchase
order basis or (B) pursuant to which a third party manufactures or assembles
products on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;
(v) that
continues over a period of more than six months from the date hereof and
involves payments to or by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries exceeding
$25,000, other than arrangements disclosed pursuant to the preceding
subparagraphs (i) and (ii);
(vi) that
is
an employment, consulting, termination or severance Contract, other than any
such Contract that is terminable at-will by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries without liability to the Company or such Subsidiary;
(vii) that
is a
partnership, joint venture or similar Contract;
(viii) that
is a
distribution, dealer, representative or sales agency Contract;
(ix) that
is a
(A) lease or (B) Contract for the lease of personal property, in either case
which provides for payments to or by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
in
any one case of $15,000 or more annually or $25,000 or more over the term of
the
lease;
(x) which
provides for the indemnification by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
of
any Person, the undertaking by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to be
responsible for consequential damages, or the assumption by the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries of any Tax, environmental or other Liability;
(xi) with
any
Governmental Entity;
(xii) that
is a
note, debenture, bond, equipment trust, letter of credit, loan or other Contract
for Indebtedness or lending of money (other than to employees for travel
expenses in the ordinary course of business) or Contract for a line of credit
or
guarantee, pledge or undertaking of the Indebtedness of any other
Person;
(xiii) for
a
charitable or political contribution in any one case in excess of $15,000 or
any
such Contracts in the aggregate greater than $25,000;
(xiv) for
any
capital expenditure or leasehold improvement in any one case in excess of
$15,000 or any such Contracts in the aggregate greater than
$25,000;
(xv) that
restricts or purports to restrict the right of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries to engage in any line of business, acquire any property, develop
or
distribute any product or provide any service (including geographic
restrictions) or to compete with any Person or granting any exclusive
distribution rights, in any market, field or territory;
(xvi) that
is
an In-Bound License or Out-Bound License;
(xvii) that
relates to the acquisition or disposition of any material business (whether
by
merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise); and
(xviii) that
is a
collective bargaining Contract or other Contract with any labor organization,
union or association; and
(xix) that
is
otherwise material to the Company and its Subsidiaries as a whole and not
previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 3.18.
(b) Each
Contract required to be listed in Section 3.18 of the Company Disclosure
Schedule (collectively, the “Material
Contracts”)
is in
full force and effect and valid and enforceable in accordance with its
terms.
(c) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is, and to the Company’s Knowledge, no
other party thereto is, in default in the performance, observance or fulfillment
of any obligation, covenant, condition or other term contained in any Material
Contract, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has given or
received notice to or from any Person relating to any such alleged or potential
default that has not been cured. No event has occurred which with or without
the
giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, may conflict with or result in
a
violation or breach of,
or
give any Person the right to exercise any remedy under or accelerate the
maturity or performance of, or cancel, terminate or modify, any Material
Contract.
(d) The
Company has provided accurate and complete copies of each Material Contract
to
Parent.
(e) All
Contracts other than Material Contracts to which the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries is a party or is subject, or by which any of their respective
assets are bound (collectively, the “Minor
Contracts”),
are
in all material respects valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in default in the
performance, observance or fulfillment of any obligation, covenant or condition
contained therein, and no event has occurred which with or without the giving
of
notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default thereunder by
the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries, except in either case where any such default
or defaults could not reasonably be expected have, individually or in the
aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company and its Subsidiaries taken
as a whole.
3.18 Litigation.
(a) There
is
no action, suit or proceeding, claim, arbitration, litigation or investigation
(each, an “Action”)
pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened (i) against or affecting the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (ii) that challenges or seeks to prevent,
enjoin or otherwise delay the Merger. No event has occurred or circumstances
exist that may give rise or serve as a basis for any such Action. There is
no
Action against any current or, to the Company’s Knowledge, former director or
employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to which the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries has or is reasonably likely to have an
indemnification obligation.
(b) There
is
no unsatisfied judgment, penalty or award against or affecting the Company
or
any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective properties or assets. There
is no Order to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their
respective properties or assets are subject.
3.19 Employee
Benefits.
(a) The
Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate list of all
Company Benefit Plans. A current, accurate and complete copy of each Company
Benefit Plan has been provided to Parent. “Company
Benefit Plan”
means
any “employee
benefit plan” as defined in Section 3 (3) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”),
including any (a) nonqualified deferred compensation or retirement plan or
arrangement which is an Employee Pension Benefit Plan (as defined in ERISA
Section 3(2)), (b) qualified defined contribution retirement plan or arrangement
which is an Employee Pension Benefit Plan, (c) qualified defined benefit
retirement plan or arrangement which is an Employee Pension Benefit Plan
(including any Multiemployer Plan (as defined in ERISA Section 3(37)), (d)
Employee Welfare Benefit Plan (as defined in ERISA Section 3(1)) or material
fringe benefit plan or program, or (e) stock purchase, stock option, severance
pay, employment, change-in-control, vacation pay, company awards, salary
continuation, sick leave, excess benefit, bonus or other incentive compensation,
life insurance, or other employee benefit plan, contract, program, policy or
other arrangement, whether or not subject to ERISA, in each case which is
sponsored, maintained or contributed to by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries
or any ERISA Affiliate, or with respect to which the Company, any of its
Subsidiaries or any ERISA Affiliate otherwise has any present or future
Liability. “ERISA
Affiliate”
means
any entity which is a member of a “controlled group of corporations” with, under
“common control” with or a member of an “affiliated services group” with, the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries, as defined in Section 414(b), (c), (m)
or
(o) of the Code.
(b) Each
Company Benefit Plan has been and is currently administered in compliance with
its constituent documents and with all reporting, disclosure and other
requirements of ERISA and the Code applicable to such Company Benefit Plan.
Each
Company Benefit Plan that is an Employee Pension Benefit Plan (as defined in
Section 3(2) of ERISA) and which is intended to be qualified under Section
401(a) of the Code (a “Pension
Plan”),
has
been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be so qualified and no
condition exists that would adversely affect any such determination. No Company
Benefit Plan is a “defined benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(35) of
ERISA.
(c) None
of
the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any ERISA Affiliate or any trustee
or agent of any Company Benefit Plan has been or is currently engaged in any
prohibited transactions as defined by Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975
of
the Code for which an exemption is not applicable which could subject Company,
any Subsidiary of the Company, any ERISA Affiliate or any trustee or agent
of
any Company Benefit Plan to the tax or penalty imposed by Section 4975 of the
Code or Section 502 of ERISA.
(d) There
is
no event or condition existing which could be deemed a “reportable event”
(within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA) with respect to which the 30-day
notice requirement has not been waived. To the Company’s Knowledge, no condition
exists which could subject the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to a penalty
under Section 4071 of ERISA.
(e) None
of
the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company or any ERISA Affiliate is, or has
been, party to any “multi-employer plan,” as that term is defined in Section
3(37) of ERISA.
(f) True
and
correct copies of the most recent annual report on Form 5500 and any attached
schedules for each Company Benefit Plan (if any such report was required by
applicable Law) and a true and correct copy of the most recent determination
letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service for each Pension Plan have been
provided to Parent.
(g) With
respect to each Company Benefit Plan, there are no actions, suits or claims
(other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) pending or,
to
the Company’s Knowledge, threatened against any Company Benefit Plan, the
Company, any Subsidiary of the Company, any ERISA Affiliate or any trustee
or
agent of any Company Benefit Plan.
(h) With
respect to each Company Benefit Plan to which the Company, any Subsidiary of
the
Company or any ERISA Affiliate is a party which constitutes a group health
plan
subject to Section 4980B of the Code, each such Company Benefit Plan complies,
and in each case has complied, with all applicable requirements of Section
4980B
of the Code.
(i) Full
payment has been made of all amounts which the Company, any Subsidiary of the
Company or any ERISA Affiliate was required to have paid as a contribution
to
any Company Benefit Plan as of the last day of the most recent fiscal year
of
each of the Benefit Plans ended prior to the date of this Agreement, and none
of
the Company Benefit Plans has incurred any “accumulated funding deficiency” (as
defined in Section 302 of ERISA and Section 412 of the Code), whether or not
waived, as of the last day of the most recent fiscal year of each such Company
Benefit Plan ended prior to the date of this Agreement.
(j) Each
Company Benefit Plan is, and its administration is and has been during the
six-year period preceding the date of this Agreement, in compliance with, and
none of Company, any Subsidiary of the Company or any ERISA Affiliate has
received any claim or notice that any such Company Benefit Plan is not in
compliance with, all applicable Laws and Orders and prohibited transaction
exemptions, including to the extent applicable, the requirements of
ERISA.
(k) None
of
the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company and any ERISA Affiliate is in default
in performing any of its contractual obligations under any of the Company
Benefit Plans or any related trust agreement or insurance contract.
(l) There
are
no material outstanding Liabilities of any Company Benefit Plan other than
Liabilities for benefits to be paid to participants in any Company Benefit
Plan
and their beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of such Company Benefit
Plan.
(m) Subject
to ERISA and the Code, each Company Benefit Plan may be amended, modified,
terminated or otherwise discontinued by the Company, a Subsidiary of the Company
or an ERISA Affiliate at any time without liability.
(n) No
Company Benefit Plan other than a Pension Plan, retiree medical plan or
severance plan provides benefits to any individual after termination of
employment.
(o) The
consummation of the Merger will not (either alone or in conjunction with any
other event) (i) entitle any current or former director, employee, contractor
or
consultant of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to severance pay,
unemployment compensation or any other payment, (ii) accelerate the time of
payment or vesting, or increase the amount of compensation due to any such
director, employee, contractor or consultant, or result in the payment of any
other benefits to any Person or the forgiveness of any Indebtedness of any
Person, (iii) result in any prohibited transaction described in Section 406
of
ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code for which an exemption is not available,
or
(iv) result in the payment or series of payments by any Company or any of its
Affiliates to any person of an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of
Section 280G of the Code.
(p) With
respect to each Company Benefit Plan that is funded wholly or partially through
an insurance policy, all premiums required to have been paid to date under
the
insurance policy have been paid, all premiums required to be paid under the
insurance policy through the Closing will have been paid on or before the
Closing and, as of the Closing, there will be no liability of the Company,
any
Subsidiary of the Company or any ERISA Affiliate under any insurance policy
or
ancillary agreement with respect to such insurance policy in the nature of
a
retroactive rate adjustment, loss sharing arrangement or other actual or
contingent liability arising wholly or partially out of events occurring prior
to the Closing.
3.20 Labor
and Employment Matters.
(a) The
Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth (i) (A) a list of all directors,
employees, contractors and consultants of the Company and its Subsidiaries
(including title and position) as of the date hereof, and (B) the base
compensation and benefits of each such director, employee, contractor and
consultant, and (ii) a list of all former directors, employees, contractors
and
consultants of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries who are receiving
benefits or scheduled to receive benefits in the future, and the pension
benefit, medical insurance coverage and other benefits of each such director,
employee, contractor and consultant. All directors, employees, contractors
and
consultants of the Company and its Subsidiaries may be terminated by the Company
or the relevant Subsidiary at any time with or without cause and without any
severance or other Liability to the Company or such Subsidiary. The individuals
listed in Section 3.20(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule have been properly
characterized as independent contractors using the applicable rules and
regulations of the Internal Revenue Service.
(b) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party or subject to any labor
union
or collective bargaining Contract. There have not been since the date of
incorporation of the Company and there are not pending or threatened any labor
disputes, work stoppages, requests for representation, pickets, work slow-downs
due to labor disagreements or any actions or arbitrations which involve the
labor or employment relations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. There
is no unfair labor practice, charge or complaint pending, unresolved or, to
the
Company’s Knowledge, threatened before the National Labor Relations Board. No
event has occurred or circumstance exist that may provide the basis of any
work
stoppage or other labor dispute.
(c) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries has complied with each, and is not in violation
of any, Law relating to anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunities
and there are, and have been, no violations of any other Law respecting the
hiring, hours, wages, occupational safety and health, employment, promotion,
termination or benefits of any employee or other Person. Each of the Company
and
its Subsidiaries has filed all reports, information and notices required under
any Law respecting the hiring, hours, wages, occupational safety and health,
employment, promotion, termination or benefits of any employee or other Person,
and will timely file prior to Closing all such reports, information and notices
required by any Law to be given prior to Closing.
(d) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries has paid or properly accrued in the ordinary
course of business all wages and compensation due to employees, including all
vacations or vacation pay, holidays or holiday pay, sick days or sick pay,
and
bonuses.
(e) Each
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries has complied and is in compliance with the
requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The Company
Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all employees working
in the United States who are not U.S. citizens and a description of the legal
status under which each such employee is permitted to work in the United States.
All employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries who are performing services
for the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in the United States are legally
able
to work in the United States and will be able to continue to work in the United
States following the Merger.
3.21 Environmental.
(a) As
used
in this Agreement, the following words and terms have the following
definitions:
(i) “Environment”
means
all air, surface water, groundwater, land, including land surface or subsurface,
including all fish, wildlife, biota and all other natural
resources.
(ii) “Environmental
Action”
means
any claim, proceeding or other Action brought or threatened under any
Environmental Law or otherwise asserting that the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries has incurred any Environmental Liability.
(iii) “Environmental
Clean-up Site”
means
any location which is listed on the National Priorities List, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System, or on
any
similar state or foreign list of sites requiring investigation or cleanup,
or
which is the subject of any pending or threatened Action related to or arising
from any alleged violation of any Environmental Law, or at which there has
been
a threatened or actual Release of a Hazardous Substance.
(iv) “Environmental
Laws”
means
any and all applicable Laws and Authorizations issued, promulgated or entered
into by any Governmental Entity relating to the Environment, worker health
and
safety, preservation or reclamation of natural resources, or to the management,
handling, use, generation, treatment, storage, transportation, disposal,
manufacture, distribution, formulation, packaging, labeling, Release or
threatened Release of or exposure to Hazardous Substances, whether now existing
or subsequently amended or enacted, including but not limited to: the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C.
Section 9601 et seq. (“CERCLA”);
the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.; the Clean
Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act,
15
U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C.
Section 651 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
of
1986, 42 U.S.C. Section 11001 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C.
Section 300(f) et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C.
Section 1801 et seq.; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
7
U.S.C. Section 136 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
(“RCRA”),
42
U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Section
2601 et seq.; the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. Section 2701 et seq.;
and
any similar or implementing state or local Law, and any non-U.S. Laws and
regulations of similar import, and all amendments or regulations promulgated
thereunder; and any common law doctrine, including but not limited to,
negligence, nuisance, trespass, personal injury, or property damage related
to
or arising out of the presence, Release, or exposure to Hazardous
Substances.
(v) “Environmental
Liabilities”
means
Liabilities based upon or arising out of (A) the ownership or operation of
the
business of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (B) the ownership,
operation or condition of the Real Property or any other real property currently
or formerly owned, operated or leased by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries,
in each case to the extent based upon or arising out of (i) Environmental Law,
(ii) a failure to obtain, maintain or comply with any Environmental Permit,
(iii) a Release of any Hazardous Substance or (iv) the use, generation, storage,
transportation, treatment, sale or other off-site disposal of Hazardous
Substances.
(vi) “Environmental
Permit”
means
any Authorization under Environmental Law, and includes any and all Orders
issued or entered into by a Governmental Entity under Environmental
Law.
(vii) “Hazardous
Substances”
means
all explosive or regulated radioactive materials or substances, hazardous or
toxic materials, wastes or chemicals, petroleum and petroleum products
(including crude oil or any fraction thereof), asbestos or asbestos containing
materials, and all other materials, chemicals or substances which are regulated
by, form the basis of liability or are defined as hazardous, extremely
hazardous, toxic or words of similar import, under any Environmental Law,
including materials listed in 49 C.F.R. Section 172.101 and materials defined
as
hazardous pursuant to Section 101(14) of CERCLA.
(viii) “Release”
means
any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging,
injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing of Hazardous Substances
into the Environment.
(b) There
are
no past, pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened Environmental
Actions against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and the
Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances which could be expected
to
form the basis for any Environmental Action against the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries.
(c) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into or agreed to any Order,
and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any Order,
relating to compliance with any Environmental Law or to investigation or cleanup
of a Hazardous Substance under any Environmental Law.
(d) There
has
been no treatment, storage, disposal or Release of any Hazardous Substance
at,
from, into, on or under any Real Property or any other property currently or
formerly operated or leased by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries.
(e) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received a CERCLA 104(e) information
request nor has the Company or any of its Subsidiaries been named a potentially
responsible party for any National Priorities List site under CERCLA or any
site
under analogous state Law. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries
has
received an analogous notice or request from any non-U.S. Governmental
Entity.
(f) Neither
the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has transported or arranged for the
treatment, storage, handling, disposal, or transportation of any Hazardous
Material to any off-site location which is an Environmental Clean-up
Site.
(g) None
of
the Real Property is an Environmental Clean-up Site.
(h) The
Company has provided to Parent true and complete copies of, or access to, all
written environmental assessment materials and reports that have been prepared
by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
3.22 Related
Party Transactions.
There
are no Contracts of any kind, written or oral, entered into by the Company
or
any of its Subsidiaries with, or for the benefit of, any
officer, director or stockholder of the Company or, to the Knowledge of the
Company, any Affiliate of any of them, except in each case, for
(a)
employment agreements, fringe benefits and other compensation paid to directors,
officers and employees consistent with previously established policies
(including normal merit increases in such compensation in the ordinary course
of
business) and copies of which have been provided to Parent and are listed on
the
Company Disclosure Schedule, (b) reimbursements of ordinary and necessary
expenses incurred in connection with their employment or service, and (c)
amounts paid pursuant to Company Benefit Plans of which copies have been
provided to Parent. To the Knowledge of the Company, none of such Persons has
any material direct or indirect ownership interest in any firm or corporation
with which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has a business relationship,
or with any firm or corporation that competes with the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries (other than ownership of securities in a publicly traded company
representing less than one percent of the outstanding stock of such company).
No
officer or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or member of
his
or her immediate family or greater than 5% stockholder of the Company or, to
the
Knowledge of the Company, any Affiliate of any of them or any employee of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries is directly or indirectly interested in
any
Material Contract.
3.23 Insurance.
(a) The
Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth (i) an accurate and complete list of
each
insurance policy, binder of insurance and fidelity bond which covers the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries or their respective businesses, properties, assets,
directors or employees (the “Policies”)
and
(ii) a list of all pending claims and the claims history for the Company and
each Subsidiary during the current year and the preceding three years (including
with respect to insurance obtained but not currently maintained). There are
no
pending claims under any of such Policies as to which coverage has been
questioned, denied or disputed by the insurer or in respect of which the insurer
has reserved its rights.
(b) The
Company Disclosure Schedule describes any self-insurance arrangement by or
affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, including any reserves
thereunder, and describes the loss experience for all claims that were
self-insured in the current year and the preceding three years.
(c) All
Policies are issued by an insurer that is financially sound and reputable,
are
in full force and effect and are enforceable in accordance with their terms
and
will continue in full force and effect with respect to the Company and its
Subsidiaries following the Merger. Such Policies provide adequate insurance
coverage for the Company and its Subsidiaries and their respective businesses,
properties, assets and employees, and are sufficient for compliance with all
Laws and Contracts to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party
or
by which it is bound.
(d) All
premiums due under the Policies have been paid in full or, with respect to
premiums not yet due, accrued. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries
has received a notice of cancellation of any Policy or of any material changes
that are required in the conduct of the business of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries as a condition to the continuation of coverage under, or renewal
of, any such Policy. There is no existing default or event which, with the
giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under
any
Policy or entitle any insurer to terminate or cancel any Policy. The Company
has
no Knowledge of any threatened termination of, or material premium increase
with
respect to, any Policy and none of such Policies provides for retroactive
premium adjustments.
3.24 Books
and Records.
The
books, records and accounts of the Company and its Subsidiaries accurately
and
fairly reflect, in reasonable detail, the transactions and the assets and
Liabilities of the Company and its Subsidiaries. Neither the Company nor any
of
its Subsidiaries has engaged in any transaction, maintained any bank account
or
used any of the funds of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries other than
transactions, bank accounts and funds which have been and are reflected in
the
normally maintained books and records of the business. The minute books
(containing the records of the meetings, or written consents in lieu of such
meetings, of the stockholders, the board of directors and any committees of
the
board of directors), the stock certificate books, and the stock record books
of
the Company and its Subsidiaries are correct and complete, and have been
maintained in accordance with sound business practices. There are no resolutions
or other actions of the stockholders, the board of directors or any committee
of
the board of directors other than as disclosed in the records of the meetings
and written consents contained in the minute books. At the Closing, all of
those
books and records will be in the possession of the Company. At the Closing,
the
Company will deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Parent or its designee all
of
the minute books of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
3.25 Conditions
Affecting the Company and its Subsidiaries.
The
Company has no reason to believe that any loss of any employee, agent, customer
or supplier or other advantageous arrangement to the Company and its
Subsidiaries will result because of the consummation of the Merger.
3.26 Brokers
or Finders.
Other
than Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree
Capital”),
there
is no investment banker, broker, finder, financial advisor or other intermediary
which has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of the Company
or
the Company Stockholders who is entitled to any fee or commission in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No claim exists or will
exist against the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or the Surviving Corporation
or, based on any action by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, against
Parent for payment of any “topping,” “break-up” or “bust-up” fee or any similar
compensation or payment arrangement as a result of the transactions contemplated
hereby.
3.27 No
Illegal Payments.
None of
the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or, to the Knowledge of the Company, any
Affiliate, officer, agent or employee thereof, directly or indirectly, has,
since inception, on behalf of or with respect to the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries, (a) made any unlawful domestic or foreign political contributions,
(b) made any payment or provided services which were not legal to make or
provide or which the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any Affiliate thereof
or any such officer, employee or other Person should reasonably have known
were
not legal for the payee or the recipient of such services to receive, (c)
received any payment or any services which were not legal for the payer or
the
provider of such services to make or provide, (d) had any material transactions
or payments which are not recorded in its accounting books and records or (e)
had any off-book bank or cash accounts or “slush funds.”
3.28 Suppliers
and Customers.
The
Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth (a) the names of the 10 suppliers with
the greatest dollar volume of sales to the Company and its Subsidiaries in
the
years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2004 and the six-month period
ended June 30, 2005; (b) each supplier who constitutes a sole source of supply,
or is otherwise material, to the Company and its Subsidiaries; and (c) the
names
of the 10 customers with the greatest dollar volume of purchases from the
Company and its Subsidiaries in the years ended December 31, 2003 and December
31, 2004 and the six-month period ended June 30, 2005. The relationship of
the
Company and its Subsidiaries with each such supplier and customer are good
commercial working relationships. No such supplier or customer has canceled
or
otherwise terminated, or threatened to cancel or otherwise terminate, its
relationship with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Neither the Company nor
any
of its Subsidiaries has received notice that any such supplier or customer
may
cancel or otherwise materially and adversely modify its relationship with the
Company or such Subsidiary or limit its services, supplies or materials to
the
Company or such Subsidiary, as a result of the Merger or otherwise.
3.29 Bank
Accounts.
The
Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth the name of each bank, safe deposit
company or other financial institution in which the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries has an account, lock box or safe deposit box and the names of
all
persons authorized to draw thereon or have access thereto.
3.30 Powers
of Attorney.
Except
as set forth in the Company Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding powers
of attorney executed by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
in favor of any Person.
3.31 Information
Supplied.
The
information supplied by the Company for use in the Information Statement will
not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make any statement therein, in light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading.
3.32 Compliance
with Securities Act.
The
Company is aware that the Merger Consideration to be issued pursuant to the
Merger will constitute “restricted securities” within the meaning of the
Securities Act. Neither the Company nor any Company Stockholder has been
presented with or solicited by or through any leaflet, public promotional
meeting, television advertisement or any other form of general advertising
or
solicitation in connection and concurrently with the Merger.
3.33 Stockholder
Investment Representations.
(a) Each
Company Stockholder understands that the shares of the Parent Common Stock
issued in the Merger will not be registered under the Securities Act nor
qualified under the Blue Sky Laws of any state; and that the Parent Common
Stock
is being offered and sold to the Company Stockholders pursuant to an exemption
from such registration and qualification based in part upon the representations
of such Company Stockholder contained herein.
(b) Each
Company Stockholder represents and warrants to Parent that he or she is an
“accredited investor,” as defined in Rule 501 under the Securities Act, and has
such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he or
she
is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment such as the
Parent Common Stock.
(c) Each
Company Stockholder acknowledges and agrees with Parent that he or she has
received and reviewed this Agreement and has received and reviewed all further
information, if any, regarding Parent necessary to make an informed investment
decision to invest in the Parent Common Stock, including information requested
to verify other information received, and has received, all information that
he
or she has requested from Parent, and has been afforded a reasonable opportunity
to ask questions about Parent, the Parent Common Stock and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and has received satisfactory answers to all
such
questions.
(d) Each
Company Stockholder acknowledges to Parent that he or she is fully aware of
the
applicable transfer restrictions of the Parent Common Stock to be issued in
the
Merger, recognizes that it may be necessary to hold the Parent Common Stock
indefinitely and can bear the economic risk of his or her investment in the
Parent Common Stock (including a complete loss of the investment).
(e) Each
Company Stockholder acknowledges and agrees with Parent that he or she is
acquiring the Parent Common Stock issued in the Merger for investment for his
or
her own account and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, the
distribution or other disposition thereof. Each Company Stockholder agrees
with
Parent that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, offer, transfer, sell,
assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of (hereinafter, “Transfer”)
any of
the Parent Common Stock issued in the Merger unless (i) (A) the Transfer is
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or
(B)
counsel for such Company Stockholder (which counsel shall be reasonably
acceptable to Parent) shall have furnished Parent with an opinion, satisfactory
in form and substance to Parent, to the effect that no such registration is
required because of the availability of an exemption from registration under
the
Securities Act and (ii) such Transfer complies with the provisions of the
Lock-up Agreement.
3.34 Completeness
of Disclosure.
No
representation or warranty by the Company in this Agreement, and no statement
made by the Company in the Company Disclosure Schedule, the Exhibits attached
hereto or any certificate furnished or to be furnished to Parent pursuant hereto
contains or will at the Closing contain any untrue statement of a material
fact
or omits or will omit to state any material fact necessary to make any statement
herein or therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not
misleading.
ARTICLE
IV
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT AND MERGER SUB
Parent
and Merger Sub represent and warrant to the Company that the statements
contained in this Article IV are true and correct.
4.1 Organization
and Good Standing.
Each of
Parent and Merger Sub is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and
in
good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, has
all
requisite power to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted, and is duly qualified to do business and is
in
good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction in which it owns
or
leases property or conducts any business so as to require such qualification,
except for those jurisdictions where the failure to be so qualified and in
good
standing would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the
aggregate, material to Parent and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
4.2 Capital
Structure.
The
authorized capital stock of Parent consists of 300,000,000 shares of Parent
Common Stock, and 20,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, no par value
(“Parent
Preferred Stock”).
As of
June 30, 2005, (i) 29,061,928 shares of Parent Common Stock were issued and
outstanding, all of which have been duly authorized and validly issued, and
are
fully paid and nonassessable, (ii) 2,813,850 shares of Parent Common Stock
were
reserved for future issuance pursuant to stock options granted and outstanding
under Parent’s stock option plans, and (iii) 1,186,150 shares of Parent Common
Stock were reserved for future issuance pursuant to stock options remaining
available for grant under Parent’s stock option plans. As of the date of this
Agreement, none of the shares of Parent Preferred Stock is issued and
outstanding. The shares of Parent Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Merger
have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance and, when issued in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully
paid
and nonassessable. The authorized capital stock of Merger Sub consists of 1,000
shares of common stock, par value $.0001 per share, all of which are issued
and
outstanding, and all of which shares are validly issued, fully paid,
nonassessable and owned by Parent.
4.3 Authority
and Enforceability.
(a) Each
of
Parent and Merger Sub has the requisite power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and to consummate the Merger. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Parent and Merger Sub and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
on the part of Parent and Merger Sub.
(b) This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Parent and Merger Sub and,
assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Company, constitutes
the valid and binding obligation of Parent and Merger Sub, enforceable against
each of them in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may
be
limited by (a) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other
similar Laws affecting or relating to creditors’ rights generally, and (b) the
availability of injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.
4.4 No
Conflicts; Authorizations.
(a) The
execution and delivery of this Agreement by Parent and Merger Sub do not, and
the performance by Parent and Merger Sub of their obligations hereunder and
the
consummation by Parent and Merger Sub of the transactions contemplated hereby
will not, (i) violate the provisions of any of the Charter Documents of Parent
or Merger Sub, (ii) violate any Contract to which Parent or Merger Sub is a
party, (iii) assuming compliance by Parent with the matters referred to Section
4.4(b), violate any Law applicable to Parent or Merger Sub on the date hereof,
or (iv) result in the creation of any Liens upon any of the assets owned or
used
by Parent or Merger Sub, other than such violations referred to in clauses
(i),
(ii) and (iii) and such Liens referred to in clause (iv) which would not
reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, materially to impair
or delay the ability of Parent or Merger Sub to perform its obligations under
this Agreement and consummate the Merger or to be material to Parent and its
Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
(b) No
Authorization or Order of, registration, declaration or filing with, or notice
to any Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Parent in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation of the Merger, except for (i) the filing of the Certificate of
Merger with the Secretary of State of Delaware, (ii) such filings as may be
required under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange
Act”)
and the
rules of the OTC Bulletin Board, and (iii) such Authorizations, Orders,
registrations, declarations, filings and notices the failure to obtain or make
which would not reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of
Parent or Merger Sub to perform its obligations under this Agreement and
consummate the Merger or to be material to Parent and its Subsidiaries taken
as
a whole.
4.5 SEC
Filings; Financial Statements.
(a) Parent
has made available to the Company all forms, reports and documents required
to
be filed by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)
since
its fiscal year 2003 (collectively, the “Parent
SEC Reports”).
The
Parent SEC Reports (i) at the time they were filed complied in all material
respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities
Act”)
or the
Exchange Act, as the case may be, and (ii) did not at the time they were filed
(or if amended or superseded by a filing prior to the date of this Agreement,
then on the date of such filing) contain any untrue statement of a material
fact
or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary
in
order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which
they were made, not misleading.
(b) The
consolidated financial statements (including, in each case, any related notes)
contained in the Parent SEC Reports complied in all material respects with
the
applicable rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto, were prepared
in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods
involved (except as may be indicated in the notes to such financial statements
or, in the case of unaudited statements, as permitted by the SEC) and fairly
presented the consolidated financial position of Parent and its Subsidiaries
as
at the respective dates and the consolidated results of its operations and
cash
flows for the periods indicated (subject, in the case of the unaudited financial
statements, to normal year-end recurring adjustments).
4.6 Interim
Operations of Sub.
Merger
Sub was formed solely for the purpose of engaging in the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, has engaged in no other business activities
and
has conducted its operations only as contemplated by this
Agreement.
4.7 Liabilities.
Neither
Parent nor its Subsidiaries have any Liabilities, except (a) those which are
adequately reflected or reserved against in the Parent SEC Reports, (b) those
which have been incurred in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with
past practice since the last filed Parent SEC Report and (c) those which would
not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect on the
business, financial condition, operations or results of operations of Parent
and
its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
4.8 Taxes.
(a) To
the
best of Parent’s knowledge, each of Parent and its Subsidiaries has duly and
timely filed all Tax Returns required to have been filed by or with respect
to
Parent or such Subsidiary and will duly and timely file all Tax Returns due
between the date hereof and the Closing Date. to the best of Parent’s knowledge,
each such Tax Return correctly and completely reflects all liability for Taxes
and all other information required to be reported thereon. To the best of
Parent’s knowledge, all Taxes owed by Parent and each Subsidiary of Parent
(whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid (or, if due
between the date hereof and the Closing Date, will be duly and timely paid).
To
the best of Parent’s knowledge, each of Parent and its Subsidiaries has
adequately provided for, in its books of account and related records, all
liability for all unpaid Taxes, being current Taxes not yet due and payable.
(b) Each
of
Parent and its Subsidiaries has withheld and timely paid all Taxes required
to
have been withheld and paid by it and has complied with all information
reporting and backup withholding requirements, including maintenance of required
records with respect thereto.
(c) None
of
the Tax Returns have been audited or are currently are the subject of audit.
To
the best of Parent’s knowledge, there is no Action now pending or threatened
against or with respect to Parent or any of its Subsidiaries in respect of
any
Tax or any assessment or deficiency. To the best of Parent’s knowledge, there
are no liens for Taxes (other than current Taxes not yet due and payable) upon
the assets of Parent. Parent has delivered to the Company correct and complete
copies of all federal income Tax Returns, examination reports, and statements
of
deficiencies assessed against or agreed to by Parent or any of its Subsidiaries
since December 31, 2003.
(d) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries is the beneficiary of any extension of time
within which to file any Tax Return, nor has Parent or any of its Subsidiaries
made (or had made on its behalf) any requests for such extensions. Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has waived (or is subject to a waiver of)
any
statute of limitations in respect of Taxes or has agreed to (or is subject
to)
any extension of time with respect to a Tax assessment or
deficiency.
(e) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has filed a consent pursuant to the
collapsible corporation provisions of Section 341(f) of the Code (or any
corresponding provisions of state, local or foreign income Tax Law. Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any payments, is obligated to make
any payments, or is a party to any agreement that under certain circumstances
could obligate it to make payments that would result in a nondeductible expense
under Section 280G of the Code or an excise tax to the recipient of such
payments pursuant to Section 4999 of the Code.
(f) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has agreed to or is required to make by
reason of a change in accounting method or otherwise, or could be required
to
make by reason of a proposed or threatened change in accounting method or
otherwise, any adjustment under Section 481(a) of the Code. Neither Parent
nor
any of its Subsidiaries has received (or is subject to) any ruling from any
Taxing Authority or has entered into (or is subject to) any agreement with
a
Taxing Authority. Each of Parent and its Subsidiaries have disclosed on its
federal income Tax Returns all positions taken therein that could give rise
to a
substantial understatement of federal income Tax within the meaning of Section
6662 of the Code.
(g) No
Subsidiary of Parent that is incorporated in a non-U.S. jurisdiction has, or
at
any time has had, an investment in “United States property” within the meaning
of Section 956(c) of the Code. No Subsidiary of Parent is, or at any time has
been, a passive foreign investment company within the meaning of Section 1297
of
the Code and neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries is a shareholder,
directly or indirectly, in a passive foreign investment company. No Subsidiary
of Parent that is incorporated in a non-U.S. jurisdiction is, or at any time
has
been, engaged in the conduct of a trade or business within the United States,
or
treated as or considered to be so engaged.
(h) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries (i) has ever been a party to any Tax
allocation or sharing agreement or Tax indemnification agreement, (ii) has
ever
been a member of an affiliated, consolidated, condensed or unitary group, or
(iii) has any liability for or obligation to pay Taxes of any other Person
under
Treas. Reg. 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of Tax Law), or as transferee
or
successor, by contract or otherwise. Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries
is a party to any joint venture, partnership, or other arrangement that is
treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes.
(i) Parent
has not entered into any transaction that constitutes a “reportable transaction”
within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b).
(j) Neither
Parent nor, to the Knowledge of Parent, any of its Affiliates has taken or
agreed to take any action (other than actions contemplated by this Agreement)
that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger from constituting a
“reorganization” under Section 368 of the Code. Parent is not aware of any
agreement or plan to which Parent or any of its Affiliates is a party or other
circumstances relating to Parent or any of its Affiliates that could reasonably
be expected to prevent the Merger from so qualifying as a “reorganization” under
Section 368 of the Code.
(k) Since
the
last filed Parent SEC Report, Parent has not incurred any liability for Taxes
arising from extraordinary gains or losses, as that term is used in GAAP,
outside the ordinary course of business consistent with past custom and
practice.
4.9 Compliance
with Law.
Each of
Parent and its Subsidiaries has complied with each, and is not in violation
of,
any applicable Law to which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or its business,
operations, assets or properties is or has been subject. To the Knowledge of
Parent, no event has occurred and no circumstances exist that (with or without
the passage of time or the giving of notice) may result in a violation of,
conflict with or failure on the part of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to
comply with, any Law. Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has received
notice regarding any such violation of, conflict with, or failure to comply
with, any Law.
4.10 Absence
of Certain Changes or Events.
Since
the date of the last filed Parent SEC Report, to the date of this Agreement
(with respect to the representation and warranty made as of the date of this
Agreement) and to the Closing Date (with respect to the representation and
warranty made as of the Closing Date):
(a) there
has
not been any material adverse change in the business, financial condition,
operations or results of operations of Parent and its Subsidiaries taken as
a
whole;
(b) neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has amended or otherwise modified its Charter
Documents;
(c) neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has declared, set aside or paid any dividend
or other distribution (whether in cash, stock or property) with respect to
any
of its securities;
(d) neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has split, combined or reclassified any
of
its securities, or issued, or authorized for issuance, any securities other
than
the grant of Parent stock options and the issuance of shares of Parent common
stock upon exercise of Parent stock options, in each case, in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice;
(e) neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has altered any term of any outstanding
securities; or
(f) neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has agreed, whether in writing or otherwise,
to do any of the foregoing.
4.11 Litigation.
(a) There
is
no Action pending or, to Parent’s Knowledge, threatened (i) against or affecting
Parent or any of its Subsidiaries which could reasonably be expected to have
a
material adverse effect on Parent or (ii) that challenges or seeks to prevent,
enjoin or otherwise delay the Merger.
(b) There
is
no unsatisfied judgment, penalty or award against or affecting Parent or any
of
its Subsidiaries or any of their respective properties or assets. There is
no
Order to which Parent, or any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective
properties or assets are subject.
4.12 Brokers
or Finders.
Other
than Baytree Capital, there is no investment banker, broker, finder, financial
advisor or other intermediary which has been retained by or is authorized to
act
on behalf of Parent or the Parent Stockholders who is entitled to any fee or
commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
No claim exists or will exist against Parent, any of its Subsidiaries or the
Surviving Corporation or, based on any action by Parent or any of its
Subsidiaries, against Parent for payment of any “topping,” “break-up” or
“bust-up” fee or any similar compensation or payment arrangement as a result of
the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.13 No
Illegal Payments.
Neither
Parent, nor any of its Subsidiaries or, to the Knowledge of Parent, any
Affiliate, officer, agent or employee thereof, directly or indirectly, has,
since inception, on behalf of or with respect to Parent or any of its
Subsidiaries, (a) made any unlawful domestic or foreign political contributions,
(b) made any payment or provided services which were not legal to make or
provide or which Parent, any of its Subsidiaries or any Affiliate thereof or
any
such officer, employee or other Person should reasonably have known were not
legal for the payee or the recipient of such services to receive, (c) received
any payment or any services which were not legal for the payer or the provider
of such services to make or provide, (d) had any material transactions or
payments which are not recorded in its accounting books and records or (e)
had
any off-book bank or cash accounts or “slush funds.”
4.14 Information
Supplied.
The
information supplied by Parent for use in the Information Statement will not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact
necessary to make any statement therein, in light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading.
4.15 Employee
Benefits.
(a) “Parent
Benefit Plan”
means
any “employee
benefit plan” as defined in Section 3 (3) of ERISA, including any (a)
nonqualified deferred compensation or retirement plan or arrangement which
is an
Employee Pension Benefit Plan (as defined in ERISA Section 3(2)), (b) qualified
defined contribution retirement plan or arrangement which is an Employee Pension
Benefit Plan, (c) qualified defined benefit retirement plan or arrangement
which
is an Employee Pension Benefit Plan (including any Multiemployer Plan (as
defined in ERISA Section 3(37)), (d) Employee Welfare Benefit Plan (as defined
in ERISA Section 3(1)) or material fringe benefit plan or program, or (e) stock
purchase, stock option, severance pay, employment, change-in-control, vacation
pay, company awards, salary continuation, sick leave, excess benefit, bonus
or
other incentive compensation, life insurance, or other employee benefit plan,
contract, program, policy or other arrangement, whether or not subject to ERISA,
in each case which is sponsored, maintained or contributed to by Parent, any
of
its Subsidiaries or any ERISA Affiliate, or with respect to which Parent, any
of
its Subsidiaries or any ERISA Affiliate otherwise has any present or future
Liability.
(b) Each
Parent Benefit Plan has been and is currently administered in compliance with
its constituent documents and with all reporting, disclosure and other
requirements of ERISA and the Code applicable to such Parent Benefit Plan.
Each
Benefit Plan that is an Employee Pension Benefit Plan (as defined in Section
3(2) of ERISA) and which is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of
the
Code (a “Parent Pension
Plan”),
has
been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be so qualified and no
condition exists that would adversely affect any such determination. No Parent
Benefit Plan is a “defined benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(35) of
ERISA.
(c) None
of
Parent, any Subsidiary of Parent, any ERISA Affiliate or any trustee or agent
of
any Parent Benefit Plan has been or is currently engaged in any prohibited
transactions as defined by Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code
for
which an exemption is not applicable which could subject Parent, any Subsidiary
of Parent, any ERISA Affiliate or any trustee or agent of any Parent Benefit
Plan to the tax or penalty imposed by Section 4975 of the Code or Section 502
of
ERISA.
(d) There
is
no event or condition existing which could be deemed a “reportable event”
(within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA) with respect to which the 30-day
notice requirement has not been waived. To Parent’s knowledge, no condition
exists which could subject Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to a penalty under
Section 4071 of ERISA.
(e) None
of
Parent, any Subsidiary of Parent or any ERISA Affiliate is, or has been, party
to any “multi-employer plan,” as that term is defined in Section 3(37) of
ERISA.
(f) With
respect to each Parent Benefit Plan, there are no actions, suits or claims
(other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) pending or,
to
Parent’s knowledge, threatened against any Parent Benefit Plan, Parent, any
Subsidiary of Parent, any ERISA Affiliate or any trustee or agent of any Parent
Benefit Plan.
(g) With
respect to each Parent Benefit Plan to which Parent, any Subsidiary of Parent
or
any ERISA Affiliate is a party which constitutes a group health plan subject
to
Section 4980B of the Code, each such Parent Benefit Plan complies, and in each
case has complied, with all applicable requirements of Section 4980B of the
Code.
(h) Full
payment has been made of all amounts which Parent, any Subsidiary of Parent
or
any ERISA Affiliate was required to have paid as a contribution to any Parent
Benefit Plan as of the last day of the most recent fiscal year of each of the
Benefit Plans ended prior to the date of this Agreement, and none of the Parent
Benefit Plans has incurred any “accumulated funding deficiency” (as defined in
Section 302 of ERISA and Section 412 of the Code), whether or not waived, as
of
the last day of the most recent fiscal year of each such Parent Benefit Plan
ended prior to the date of this Agreement.
(i) Each
Parent Benefit Plan is, and its administration is and has been during the
six-year period preceding the date of this Agreement, in compliance with, and
none of Parent, any Subsidiary of Parent or any ERISA Affiliate has received
any
claim or notice that any such Parent Benefit Plan is not in compliance with,
all
applicable Laws and Orders and prohibited transaction exemptions, including
to
the extent applicable, the requirements of ERISA.
(j) None
of
Parent, any Subsidiary of Parent and any ERISA Affiliate is in default in
performing any of its contractual obligations under any of the Parent Benefit
Plans or any related trust agreement or insurance contract.
(k) There
are
no material outstanding Liabilities of any Parent Benefit Plan other than
Liabilities for benefits to be paid to participants in any Parent Benefit Plan
and their beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of such Parent Benefit
Plan.
(l) Subject
to ERISA and the Code, each Parent Benefit Plan may be amended, modified,
terminated or otherwise discontinued by Parent, a Subsidiary of Parent or an
ERISA Affiliate at any time without liability.
(m) No
Parent
Benefit Plan other than a Parent Pension Plan, retiree medical plan or severance
plan provides benefits to any individual after termination of
employment.
(n) The
consummation of the Merger will not (either alone or in conjunction with any
other event) (i) entitle any current or former director, employee, contractor
or
consultant of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to severance pay, unemployment
compensation or any other payment, (ii) accelerate the time of payment or
vesting, or increase the amount of compensation due to any such director,
employee, contractor or consultant, or result in the payment of any other
benefits to any Person or the forgiveness of any Indebtedness of any Person,
(iii) result in any prohibited transaction described in Section 406 of ERISA
or
Section 4975 of the Code for which an exemption is not available, or (iv) result
in the payment or series of payments by any Parent or any of its Affiliates
to
any person of an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G
of the Code.
(o) With
respect to each Parent Benefit Plan that is funded wholly or partially through
an insurance policy, all premiums required to have been paid to date under
the
insurance policy have been paid, all premiums required to be paid under the
insurance policy through the Closing will have been paid on or before the
Closing and, as of the Closing, there will be no liability of Parent, any
Subsidiary of Parent or any ERISA Affiliate under any insurance policy or
ancillary agreement with respect to such insurance policy in the nature of
a
retroactive rate adjustment, loss sharing arrangement or other actual or
contingent liability arising wholly or partially out of events occurring prior
to the Closing.
4.16 Environmental.
(a) There
are
no past, pending or, to Parent’s knowledge, threatened Environmental Actions
against or affecting Parent or any of its Subsidiaries, and Parent is not aware
of any facts or circumstances which could be expected to form the basis for
any
Environmental Action against Parent or any of its Subsidiaries.
(b) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into or agreed to any Order,
and
neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any Order, relating
to
compliance with any Environmental Law or to investigation or cleanup of a
Hazardous Substance under any Environmental Law.
(c) There
has
been no treatment, storage, disposal or Release of any Hazardous Substance
at,
from, into, on or under any Real Property or any other property currently or
formerly operated or leased by Parent or any of its Subsidiaries.
(d) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has received a CERCLA 104(e) information
request nor has Parent or any of its Subsidiaries been named a potentially
responsible party for any National Priorities List site under CERCLA or any
site
under analogous state Law. Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has
received an analogous notice or request from any non-U.S. Governmental
Entity.
(e) Neither
Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has transported or arranged for the
treatment, storage, handling, disposal, or transportation of any Hazardous
Material to any off-site location which is an Environmental Clean-up
Site.
(f) None
of
the Real Property is an Environmental Clean-up Site.
(g) Parent
has provided to Parent true and complete copies of, or access to, all written
environmental assessment materials and reports that have been prepared by or
on
behalf of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries.
4.17 Related
Party Transactions.
There
are no Contracts of any kind, written or oral, entered into by Parent or any
of
its Subsidiaries with, or for the benefit of, any
officer, director or stockholder of Parent or, to the knowledge of Parent,
any
Affiliate of any of them, except in each case, for
(a)
employment agreements, fringe benefits and other compensation paid to directors,
officers and employees consistent with previously established policies
(including normal merit increases in such compensation in the ordinary course
of
business) and copies of which have been provided to the Company, (b)
reimbursements of ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection with
their employment or service, and (c) amounts paid pursuant to Parent Benefit
Plans of which copies have been provided to the Company. To the knowledge of
Parent, none of such Persons has any material direct or indirect ownership
interest in any firm or corporation with which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries
has a business relationship, or with any firm or corporation that competes
with
Parent or any of its Subsidiaries (other than ownership of securities in a
publicly traded company representing less than one percent of the outstanding
stock of such company). No officer or director of Parent or any of its
Subsidiaries or member of his or her immediate family or greater than 5%
stockholder of Parent or, to the knowledge of Parent, any Affiliate of any
of
them or any employee of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries is directly or
indirectly interested in any Material Contract.
4.18
Investment Representations.
In
connection with this Agreement, Parent represents to the Company the
following.
(a) Investment
Intent.
Parent
is purchasing the securities solely for Parent’s own account for investment.
Parent has no present intention to resell or distribute the securities or any
portion thereof. The entire legal and beneficial interest of the securities
is
being purchased, and will be held, for Parent’s account only, and neither in
whole or in part for any other person.
(b) Information
Concerning Company.
Parent
has significant prior experience and knowledge of the affairs of the Company.
Parent is aware of the Company’s business and financial condition and has
acquired sufficient information about the Company to make an informed and
acknowledgeable decision to purchase the securities.
(c) Economic
Risk.
Parent
realizes that the purchase of the securities will be a highly speculative
investment and involves a high degree of risk. Parent is able, without impairing
his financial condition, to hold the securities for an indefinite period of
time
and to suffer a complete loss of Parent’s investment.
(d) Restriction
of Transfer.
Parent
understands that the securities must be held indefinitely unless they are
subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such
registration is available. Parent understands that the certificate evidencing
the securities will be imprinted with a legend that prohibits the transfer
of
the securities unless they are registered.
4.19 Completeness
of Disclosure.
No
representation or warranty by Parent in this Agreement, and no statement made
by
Parent in the Exhibits attached hereto or any certificate furnished or to be
furnished to Parent pursuant hereto contains or will at the Closing contain
any
untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state any material
fact necessary to make any statement herein or therein, in light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading
ARTICLE
V
COVENANTS
OF THE COMPANY
5.1 Conduct
of Business.
During
the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier
of
the termination of this Agreement or the Closing Date, except with the prior
written consent of Parent, the Company shall, and it shall cause each of its
Subsidiaries to:
(a) maintain
its corporate existence, pay its debts and taxes when due, pay or perform other
obligations when due, and carry on its business in the usual, regular and
ordinary course in a manner consistent with past practice and in accordance
with
the provisions of this Agreement and in compliance with all Laws, Authorizations
and Contracts;
(b) use
its
reasonable efforts consistent with past practices and policies to preserve
intact its present business organization, keep available the services of its
present employees and preserve its relationships with customers, suppliers,
distributors, licensors, licensees, and others having business dealings with
it,
to the end that its goodwill and ongoing business be substantially unimpaired
on
the Closing Date;
provided that
the
Company is not authorized to, and shall not, make any commitments to any of
the
foregoing Persons on behalf of Parent;
(c) maintain
its facilities and assets in the same state of repair, order and conditions
as
they are on the date hereof, reasonable wear and tear excepted;
(d) maintain
its books and records in accordance with past practice, and to use its
reasonable best efforts to maintain in full force and effect all Authorizations
and Policies;
(e) promptly
notify Parent of any event or occurrence not in the ordinary course of business;
(f) will
provide Parent with a list of actions that must be taken by the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries within 60 calendar days immediately following the Closing
Date for the purposes of obtaining, maintaining, perfecting, preserving or
renewing any Company Registered Items; and
(g) use
its
reasonable efforts to conduct its business in such a manner that on the Closing
Date the representations and warranties of the Company contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct, as though such representations and
warranties were made on and as of such date, and the Company shall use its
reasonable best efforts to cause all of the conditions to the obligations of
Parent and Merger Sub under this Agreement to be satisfied as soon as
practicable following the date hereof.
5.2 Negative
Covenants.
Except
as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Company shall not, and it shall
not
permit any of its Subsidiaries to, without the prior written consent of
Parent:
(a) adopt
or
propose any amendment to the Charter Documents of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries;
(b) declare,
set aside or pay any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, stock
or
other property) with respect to any securities;
(c) (i)
issue
or authorize for issuance any securities, except, but subject to Section 5.9,
upon the exercise of Company Stock Options (in accordance with their respective
terms), or (ii) make any change in any issued and outstanding securities, or
redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any securities other than the repurchase
at cost from employees of shares of Company Common Stock in connection with
the
termination of their employment pursuant to the Company’s standard form of
option/restricted stock agreement;
(d) (i)
modify
the compensation or benefits payable or to become payable by the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries to any of its current or former directors, employees,
contractors or consultants, or modify
any bonus, severance, termination, pension, insurance or other employee benefit
plan, payment or arrangement made to, for or with any current or former
directors, employees, contractors or consultants of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries,
or (ii)
enter into any employment (other than offer letters and letter agreements
entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice
with employees who are terminable “at-will”), severance or termination
agreement;
(e) establish,
adopt, enter into, amend or terminate any Company Benefit Plan or any collective
bargaining, thrift, compensation or other plan, agreement, trust, fund, policy
or arrangement for the benefit of any current or former directors, employees,
contractors or consultants of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries;
(f) sell,
lease, transfer or assign any property or assets of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries outside of the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice;
(g) (i)
assume, incur or guarantee any Indebtedness, other than endorsements for
collection in the ordinary course of business, (ii) modify the terms of any
existing Indebtedness or (iii) repay any existing Indebtedness in advance of
its
maturity date;
(h) mortgage,
pledge or permit to become subject to Liens (other than Permitted Liens) any
properties or assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;
(i) other
than travel loans or advances in the ordinary course of business consistent
with
past practice, make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or
investments in, any other Person;
(j) not
cancel any debts or waive any claims or rights of substantial
value;
(k) (i)
amend, modify or terminate, or waive, release or assign any rights under, any
Material Contract, (ii) enter into any Contract which, if entered into prior
to
the date hereof, would have been required to be set forth in Section 3.18 of
the
Company Disclosure Schedule, or (iii) otherwise take any action or engage in
any
transaction that is material to the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a
whole;
(l) (i)
make
any capital expenditure, or commit to make any capital expenditure which in
any
one case exceeds $25,000 or capital expenditures which in the aggregate exceed
$25,000, or (ii) except as permitted by clause (i), acquire any assets,
properties or rights other than Inventory in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice;
(m) not
settle or compromise any litigation other than settlements or compromises of
litigation where the settlement is limited solely to the release of claims
and
the monetary payment by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries does not exceed
$50,000 in the aggregate or $50,000 in any individual case;
(n) amend
any
Company Stock Option or Other Purchase Right or authorize cash payments in
exchange for any of the foregoing;
(o) make
any
filings or registrations, with any Governmental Entity, except routine filings
and registrations made in the ordinary course of business;
(p) be
party
to (i) any merger, acquisition, consolidation, recapitalization, liquidation,
dissolution or similar transaction involving the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or (ii) any purchase of all or any substantial portion of the
assets or securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;
(q) take
any
actions outside the ordinary course of business;
(r) make
any
changes in its accounting methods, principles or practices;
(s) make
any
Tax election, change its method of Tax accounting or settle any claim relating
to Taxes;
(t) take
any
action or omit to do any act within its reasonable control which action or
omission will cause it to breach any obligation contained in this Agreement
or
cause any representation or warranty of the Company not to be true and correct
as of the Closing Date; or
(u) agree,
whether in writing or otherwise, to do any of the foregoing.
5.3 Access
to Information.
Subject
to the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement by and between Parent and the
Company dated April 7, 2005 (the “Confidentiality
Agreement”),
the
Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, afford to Parent’s officers,
directors, employees, accountants, counsel, consultants, advisors and agents
(“Representatives”)
free
and full access to and the right to inspect, during normal business hours,
all
of the Real Property, properties, assets, records, Contracts and other documents
related to the Company and its Subsidiaries, and shall permit them to consult
with the officers, employees, accountants, counsel and agents of the Company
and
its Subsidiaries for the purpose of making such investigation of the Company
and
its Subsidiaries as Parent shall desire to make. The Company shall furnish
to
Parent all such documents and copies of documents and records and information
with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries and copies of any working
papers relating thereto as Parent may request. Without limiting the foregoing,
the Company shall permit, and will cause its Subsidiaries to permit, Parent
and
Parent’s Representatives to conduct such investigations as Parent may reasonably
request to assess the environmental condition of the Real Property.
5.4 Resignations.
On the
Closing Date, the Company shall cause to be delivered to Parent duly signed
resignations, effective immediately at the Effective Time, of all members of
the
boards of directors of the Company and its Subsidiaries of their positions
as
directors and of all officers of the Company and its Subsidiaries of their
positions as officers.
5.5 Consents.
The
Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, use its reasonable
best efforts to obtain all Consents; provided that
no
Indebtedness shall be repaid, except as otherwise required pursuant to the
terms
of any applicable loan Contract, and no Contract shall be amended nor any right
thereunder be waived, and no money or other consideration shall be expended,
to
obtain any such Consent.
5.6 Notification
of Certain Matters.
The
Company shall give prompt notice to Parent of any fact, event or circumstance
known to it that (a) individually or taken together with all other facts, events
and circumstances known to it, has had or could reasonably be expected to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company
and
its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) would cause or constitute a breach of
any
of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained herein,
(c) the failure of any condition precedent to Parent’s and Merger Sub’s
obligations, (d) any notice or other communication from any third party alleging
that the consent of such third party is or may be required in connection with
the Merger, (e) any notice or other communication from any Governmental Entity
in connection with the Merger or (f) any Actions commenced relating to the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries that, if pending on the date of this
Agreement, would have been required to have been disclosed pursuant to
Section
3.19;
provided,
however,
that
(i) the delivery of any notice pursuant to this Section 5.6 shall not limit
or
otherwise affect any remedies available to Parent or prevent or cure any
misrepresentations, breach of warranty or breach of covenant and (ii) disclosure
by the Company shall not be deemed to amend or supplement the Company Disclosure
Schedule or constitute an exception to any representation or
warranty.
5.7 Exclusivity.
Except
with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, the
Company agrees that until such time as this Agreement is terminated, it will
not, and it will cause its Subsidiaries and its and their respective directors,
officers, employees, Affiliates and other agents and representatives (including
any investment banking, legal or accounting firm retained by it or any of them
and any individual member or employee of the foregoing) (each, an “Agent”)
not
to: (a) initiate, encourage, solicit or seek, directly or indirectly, any
inquiries or the making or implementation of any proposal or offer (including
any proposal or offer to its stockholders or any of them) with respect to a
merger, acquisition, consolidation, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution,
equity investment or similar transaction involving, or any purchase of all
or
any substantial portion of the assets or any securities of, the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries (any such proposal or offer being hereinafter referred
to as
a “Proposal”);
(b)
engage in any negotiations concerning, or provide any confidential information
or data to, or have any substantive discussions with, any person relating to
a
Proposal; (c) otherwise facilitate or cooperate in any effort or attempt to
make, implement or accept a Proposal; or (d) enter into Contract with any Person
relating to a Proposal. If the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any Agent
has
provided any Person (other than Parent or the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’
Agents) with any confidential information or data relating to a Proposal, they
shall request the immediate return thereof. The Company shall notify Parent
immediately if any inquiries, proposals or offers related to a Proposal are
received by, any confidential information or data is requested from, or any
negotiations or discussions related to a Proposal are sought to be initiated
or
continued with, it, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective
directors, officers, employees and Affiliates or, to its Knowledge, any other
Agent. Such notice shall disclose the identity of the party making, and the
terms and conditions of, any such Proposal, inquiry or request, and shall
include a true and complete copy of such Proposal, inquiry or request, if in
writing.
5.8 Stockholders’
Representative Agreement.
The
Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause each Company Stockholder
to execute and deliver to the Stockholders’ Representative the Stockholders’
Representative Agreement.
5.9 Allocation
Certificate.
The
Company shall prepare and deliver to Parent at the Closing a certificate signed
by the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company in a form reasonably
acceptable to Parent as to the capitalization of the Company immediately prior
to the Effective Time and the allocation of the Total Parent Shares among the
holders of shares of Company Common Stock and Company Stock Options
(collectively, the “Company
Equity Holders”)
pursuant to the Merger (the “Allocation
Certificate”).
The
Allocation Certificate shall set forth (a) a true and complete list of the
Company Equity Holders immediately prior to the Effective Time and the number
of
shares of Company Common Stock and/or Company Stock Options owned by each such
Company Equity Holder, and (b) the allocation of the Total Parent Shares among
the Company Equity Holders pursuant to the Merger.
5.10 FIRPTA
Certificate.
The
Company shall prepare and deliver to Parent at the Closing a properly executed
statement in a form reasonably satisfactory to Parent, for purposes of
satisfying Parent’s obligations under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1445-2(c)(3)
(the “FIRPTA
Certificate”).
5.11 Termination
of 401(k) Plan.
The
Company agrees to terminate its 401(k) plan immediately prior to the Closing,
unless Parent, in its sole and absolute discretion, agrees to sponsor and
maintain such plan by providing the Company with notice of such election at
least five days before the Effective Time.
5.12 Company’s
Auditors.
The
Company will use its reasonable best efforts to cause its management and its
independent auditors to facilitate the preparation of such financial statements
of the Company and its Subsidiaries (including pro forma financial information
if required) as may be requested by Parent to enable Parent to comply on a
timely basis with applicable securities Laws.
5.13 Section
280G of the Code.
The
Company will use its reasonable best efforts to obtain stockholder approval
of
the payment of any amounts or provision of any benefits by the Company or any
of
its Affiliates to any Person in connection with the Merger that, in the absence
of such approval, would be characterized as an “excess parachute payment” within
the meaning of Section 280G of the Code. If such stockholder approval is not
obtained, neither the Company nor any Subsidiary will pay or provide such
payments or benefits pursuant to waivers of such payments and benefits executed
by the affected Persons in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Parent.
ARTICLE
VI
COVENANTS
OF PARENT
6.1 Benefit
Plans.
Parent
shall take all reasonable actions necessary to allow eligible employees of
the
Company that will be employees of the Surviving Corporation (“Transitioned
Employees”),
to
participate in benefit programs which are substantially comparable to those
maintained for the benefit of, or offered to, similarly situated employees
of
Parent, as soon as practicable after the Effective Time, to the extent permitted
by the terms of such Parent benefit plan or any insurance contract or agreement
applicable thereto; provided,
however,
that in
the case of plans for which the Company maintains a plan offering the same
type
of benefit, such participation need not be offered by Parent until the
corresponding plan of the Company ceases to be available or is terminated after
the Effective Time. Parent will recognize employment services of each
Transitioned Employee with the Company for purposes of eligibility and vesting
(but not benefit accrual) under any benefit plan of Parent. Each Transitioned
Employee’s years of service with the Company and any of its Subsidiaries shall
be otherwise recognized for all general employment purposes, including
seniority, vacation, personal time and similar general employment purposes;
provided,
that
any vacation time offered by Parent in the calendar year of the Effective Time
to any Transitioned Employee shall be offset by any vacation time used by or
paid to a Transitioned Employee by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in
the
calendar year of the Effective Time. In addition, Parent will (a) waive all
limitations as to preexisting conditions, exclusions, waiting periods and
service requirements with respect to participation and coverage requirements
applicable to Transitioned Employees under any group health plan sponsored
by
Parent, except to the extent such preexisting conditions, exclusion, waiting
period or service requirement had not been satisfied by any such Transitioned
Employee as of the Effective Time under a group health plan sponsored by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries; and (b) provide each Transitioned Employee
with credit for any deductible, copayment and out-of-pocket limits applicable
to
such employees under any such group medical plan sponsored by the Company or
any
of its Subsidiaries and paid by the Transitioned Employee prior to the Effective
Time during the calendar year of the Effective Time.
6.2 Lockup
Agreements.
Parent
shall use its best efforts to cause each of (i) Digital Creative Development
Corp.; (ii) Baytree Capital; (iii) Michael Gardner; and (iv) Martin Wade, III
to
execute a Lockup Agreement substantially in the form attached as Exhibit
E
hereto
(“Lockup
Agreements”).
In the
event that Parent is successful in obtaining such agreements, the major
shareholders of the Company shall also execute such agreements. The Lockup
Agreements shall have a term of twelve months but shall permit each party to
sell no more than two percent (2%) of such party’s Parent Shares in any
two-month period, unless a greater amount is permitted by Baytree Capital,
in
any such two month period on a pro rata basis, based on its determination of
the
lack of an adverse effect of any such increase on the trading of Parent Common
Stock in the public market. Parent agrees that, with respect to any acquisitions
that occur while Company Stockholders are bound by the terms of the Lockup
Agreements, the principal shareholders of any company acquired by Parent will
be
required to execute lockup agreements containing terms that are no more
favorable to such shareholders than the terms contained in the Lockup
Agreements.
6.3 Stockholders’
Meetings.
(a)
As
promptly as practicable after the date hereof, Parent shall take all action
necessary under the California Corporations Code and its Charter Documents
(a)
to convene a meeting of the Parent Stockholders to vote upon the approval and
adoption of the Reincorporation (or take action in lieu thereof by written
consent) and (b) to solicit the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of
the outstanding Parent Common Stock (“Parent
Stockholder Approval”).
(b)
As
promptly as practicable after the date hereof, the Company shall take all action
necessary under the Delaware Code and its Charter Documents (a) to convene
a
meeting of the Company Stockholders to vote upon the approval and adoption
of
this Agreement and the Merger (or take action in lieu thereof by written
consent) and (b) to solicit the Company Stockholder Approval. The Board of
Directors of the Company will, by unanimous vote of the directors in office,
recommend that the Company Stockholder Approval be given and will use its
reasonable best efforts to solicit from the Company Stockholders the Company
Stockholder Approval.
6.4 Surviving
Corporation Working Capital.
Parent
shall make available to the Surviving Corporation up to $7 million in working
capital (the “Funding”),
payable to the Company in accordance with the 2006 Monthly Budget (as defined
below). As used herein, “2006
Monthly Budget”
shall
mean a monthly budget for each calendar month of 2006 to be mutually agreed
upon
by Parent and the Stockholders’ Representative within five (5) days after the
date hereof; provided,
however,
that in
the event Parent and the Stockholders’ Representative are unable to agree on the
2006 Monthly Budget within such time period, an independent director of the
board of directors of Parent, selected by a majority of the board of directors,
shall determine the 2006 Monthly Budget.
6.5 Parent
Board of Directors.
(a) Effective
as of the Closing, Parent will cause two additional directors to be authorized,
one of which shall be designated by the Stockholders’ Representative and
appointed to Parent’s Board of Directors. Thereafter until the earlier of: (i)
December 31, 2008, and (ii) the applicability of Section 6.5(b)
below,
Parent will continue to nominate for election one director designated by the
Stockholders’ Representative.
(b) Upon
the
Surviving Company achieving cumulative Revenue of $20,000,000, until the earlier
of (i) December 31, 2008 and (ii) the date on which the Company Stockholders
beneficially own (as determined
pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act)
a
majority of the outstanding Parent Common Stock, Parent will nominate for
election to its Board of Directors individuals designated by the Stockholders’
Representative in such number as would represent a majority of Parent’s Board of
Directors and concurrent with executing this Agreement Parent shall have
obtained a voting agreement from the shareholders listed on Annex B
hereto.
(c) Parent’s
obligation to appoint designees to the Parent Board shall be subject to Section
14(f) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14f-1 thereunder. The Stockholders’
Representative will supply to Parent in writing any information with respect
to
the Company Stockholders and their nominees, officers, directors and affiliates
required under the Exchange Act pursuant to Section 14(f) of the Exchange Act
and Rule 14f-1 thereunder.
ARTICLE
VII
COVENANTS
OF THE COMPANY AND PARENT
7.1 Regulatory
Approvals.
Each
of
Parent, Merger Sub and the Company shall promptly apply for, and take all
reasonably necessary actions to obtain or make, as applicable, all
Authorizations, Orders, declarations and filings with, and notices to, any
Governmental Entity or other Person required to be obtained or made by it for
the consummation of the Merger and
the
transactions contemplated hereby.
Each
party shall cooperate with and promptly furnish information to the other party
necessary in connection with any requirements imposed upon such other party
in
connection with the consummation of the Merger.
7.2 Registration
Statement; Proxy Statement.
(a) As
promptly as practicable following the date of this Agreement, Parent intends
to
prepare and shall file with the SEC a document or documents that will constitute
(i) the registration statement on Form S-4 of Parent (together with all
amendments thereto, the “Registration
Statement”),
in
connection with the registration under the Securities Act of Parent Common
Stock
to be issued to the Company’s stockholders pursuant to the Reincorporation and
(ii) a proxy statement with respect to the Reincorporation (together with any
amendments thereto, the “Proxy
Statement”).
The
Company shall furnish all information concerning the Company as Parent may
reasonably request in connection with such actions and the preparation of the
Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement.
(b) None
of
the information supplied by the Company for inclusion or incorporation by
reference in the Registration Statement or the Proxy Statement shall, at the
respective times filed with the SEC or other regulatory agency and, in addition,
(i) in the case of the Proxy Statement, at the date it or any amendments or
supplements thereto are mailed to stockholders of Parent, at the time of the
Parent Stockholder Approval and at the Effective Time and (B) in the case of
the
Registration Statement, when it becomes effective under the Securities Act
and
at the Effective Time, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit
to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order
to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they
are made, not misleading. If at any time prior to the Effective Time any event
or circumstance relating to the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, or
their respective officers or directors, should be discovered by the Company
that
should be set forth in an amendment or a supplement to the Registration
Statement or the Proxy Statement, the Company shall promptly so inform Parent.
7.3 Public
Announcements.
Neither
Parent, Merger Sub nor the Company shall make, or cause to be made, any press
release or other public statement or any statement to any analyst or member
of
the press concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without
the
approval of the other party hereto; provided,
however,
that
Parent may, without such approval, but with prior notice to the Company, make
such press releases or other public statements as it reasonably believes are
required under the rules of the OTC Bulletin Board or applicable securities
Laws.
7.4 Tax-Free
Reorganization.
Parent
and the Company shall (and following the Effective Time, Parent shall cause
the
Surviving Corporation to) take no action that would cause the Merger to fail
to
qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.
This Agreement is intended to constitute a “plan of reorganization” within the
meaning of Section 1.368-2(g) of the income tax regulations promulgated under
the Code.
7.5 Expenses.
Each of
Parent and the Company shall bear its own costs and expenses in connection
with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including all legal,
accounting, financial advisory, consulting and all other fees and expenses
of
third parties, incurred up to the date of this Agreement whether or not the
Merger is consummated; provided,
however,
that,
in the event the Merger is consummated, Parent agrees to assume the expenses
of
the Company incurred from the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date.
7.6 Further
Assurances.
Upon
the terms and subject to the conditions hereof each of the parties hereto shall
execute such documents and other instruments and take such further actions
as
may be reasonably required to carry out the provisions hereof and consummate
the
Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE
VIII
CONDITIONS
TO MERGER
8.1 Conditions
to Each Party’s Obligation to Effect the Merger.
The
obligations of Parent, Merger Sub and the Company to consummate the Merger
are
subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the following
conditions:
(a) The
Company Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained.
(b) No
temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other Order
preventing the consummation of the Acquisition shall be in effect. No Law shall
have been enacted or shall be deemed applicable to the Merger which makes the
consummation of the Merger illegal.
8.2 Conditions
to Obligations of Parent and Merger Sub to Effect the Merger.
The
obligations of Parent and Merger Sub to effect the Merger are subject to the
satisfaction (or waiver by Parent in its sole discretion) of the following
further conditions:
(a) The
representations and warranties of the Company set forth in this
Agreement shall
have been true and correct in all material respects at and as of the date hereof
and shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing
Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date, except to the extent that such
representations and warranties refer specifically to an earlier date, in which
case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct in
all
material respects as of such earlier date, and Parent shall have received a
certificate dated the Closing Date signed on behalf of the Company by the
President of the Company to such effect.
(b) The
Company shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required
to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date.
Parent shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of the Company by
the
President of the Company to such effect.
(c) The
Company shall have taken all corporate action necessary to approve the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Company shall have furnished
Parent and Merger Sub with a certificate of the Secretary of the Company, dated
the Closing Date, certifying that: (i) attached thereto is a true and complete
copy of resolutions adopted unanimously by the Board of Directors of the Company
approving this Agreement and the Merger (such resolutions to be in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Parent); (ii) attached thereto is a true
and complete copy of resolutions adopted by the holders of at least a majority
of the then outstanding Company Shares voting as a single class on an
as-converted to Common Stock basis (such resolutions to be in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to Parent); and (iii) that such resolutions have not
been amended and are in full force and effect as of the Closing Date.
(d) There
shall not have occurred any event, occurrence or change that has had, or could
reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material
adverse effect on the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a
whole.
(e) No
Action
shall be pending or threatened before any court or other Governmental Entity
or
before any other Person wherein an unfavorable Order would (i) prevent
consummation of the Merger, (ii) affect adversely the right of Parent to control
the Company and the Subsidiaries of the Company or (iii) restrain or prohibit
Parent’s ownership or operation (or that of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) of
all or any material portion of the business or assets of the Surviving
Corporation and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or compel Parent or any
of
its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to dispose of or hold separate all or any
material portion of the business or assets of the Surviving Corporation and
its
Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or of Parent and its Subsidiaries, taken as
a
whole. No such Order shall be in effect.
(f) No
Law
shall have been enacted or shall be deemed applicable to the Merger which has
any of the effects set forth in clauses (i) through (iii) in Section
8.2(e).
(g) The
holders of no more than two percent of the Company Shares on an as-converted
to
Common Stock basis shall have demanded and not lost or withdrawn, or shall
be
eligible to demand, appraisal rights.
(h) The
Chief
Financial Officer and the Secretary of the Company shall have executed and
delivered to Parent the Allocation Certificate.
(i) Alchemy
Communications, Inc. shall have entered into an agreement with the Company
in
form and substance satisfactory to Parent and the Company and containing a
term
of five (5) years.
(j) The
Escrow Agent and the Stockholders’ Representative shall have duly executed and
delivered the Escrow Agreement to Parent.
(k) The
Stockholders’ Representative and the holders of not less than 95% of the shares
of Company Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
shall have duly executed and delivered to Parent the Stockholders’
Representative Agreement.
(l) Parent
and Merger Sub shall have received a written opinion from counsel to the
Company, addressed to Parent and Merger Sub, dated as of the Closing Date,
in a
form reasonably acceptable to Parent and its counsel.
(m) The
Company shall have delivered to Parent a duly executed and certified FIRPTA
Certificate.
(n) The
Company shall have delivered to Parent resignations from the directors and
officers of the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company in office immediately
prior to the Effective Time.
(o) The
Company shall have delivered to Parent certificates of good standing for the
Company from the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and California,
each dated a reasonable date prior to the Closing Date, and certificates of
good
standing for the Subsidiaries of the Company from the applicable Governmental
Entities in each such Subsidiary’s jurisdiction of organization.
8.3 Conditions
to Obligation of the Company to Effect the Merger.
The
obligation of the Company to effect the Merger is subject to the satisfaction
(or waiver by the Company in its sole discretion) of the following further
conditions:
(a) The
representations and warranties of Parent and Merger Sub set forth in this
Agreement shall
have been true and correct at in all material respects and as of the date hereof
and shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing
Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date (after giving effect to the
Reincorporation, if applicable), except to the extent that such representations
and warranties refer specifically to an earlier date, in which case such
representations and warranties shall have been true and correct in all material
respects as of such earlier date, and the Company shall have received a
certificate dated the Closing Date signed on behalf of Parent by the President
of Parent to such effect.
(b) Parent
and Merger Sub shall have performed in all material respects all obligations
required to be performed by them under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing
Date. The Company shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Parent
by the President or Chief Financial Officer of Parent to such
effect.
(c) The
Escrow Agreement shall have been duly executed and delivered by Parent and
the
Escrow Agent.
(d) The
Company shall have received an opinion of legal counsel for Parent in a form
reasonably acceptable to the Company and its counsel.
(e) Martin
Wade, III shall have executed and delivered an employment agreement with Parent
on or prior to the Closing Date.
(f) Parent
shall have caused to be authorized an additional two directors and shall have
appointed the directors nominated by Stockholders’ Representative to Parent’s
Board of Directors, each effective as of the Effective Time.
ARTICLE
IX
TERMINATION
9.1 Termination.
(a) This
Agreement may be terminated and the Merger abandoned at any time prior to the
Effective Time (with any termination by Parent also being an effective
termination by Merger Sub):
(i) by
mutual
written consent of Parent and the Company;
(ii) by
Parent
or the Company if:
(A) the
Merger is not consummated on or before February 28, 2006; provided,
however,
that
the right to terminate this Agreement under this clause (ii)(A) shall not be
available to any party whose breach of a representation, warranty, covenant
or
agreement under this Agreement has been the cause of or resulted in the failure
of the Closing to occur on or before such date; or
(B) a
Governmental Entity shall have issued an Order or taken any other action, in
any
case having the effect of permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise
prohibiting the Merger, which Order or other action is final and non-appealable;
(iii) by
Parent
if:
(A) any
condition to the obligations of Parent hereunder becomes incapable of
fulfillment other than as a result of a breach by Parent of any covenant or
agreement contained in this Agreement, and such condition is not waived by
Parent;
(B) there
has
been a breach by the Company of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement contained in this Agreement or if any representation or warranty
of
the Company shall have become untrue, in either case such that the conditions
set forth in Section 8.2(a) or Section 8.2(b) would not be satisfied and, in
either case, such breach is not curable, or, if curable, is not cured within
30
days after written notice of such breach is given to the Company by Parent;
(C) Parent
notifies the Company of its intent not to fulfill its obligations hereunder
and
to terminate the Agreement and acknowledges its obligation to pay the Break-Up
Fee to the Company as provided in Section 9.3;
or
(iv) by
the
Company if:
(A) any
condition to the obligations of the Company hereunder becomes incapable of
fulfillment other than as a result of a breach by the Company of any covenant
or
agreement contained in this Agreement, and such condition is not waived by
the
Company; or
(B) there
has
been a breach by Parent of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
contained in this Agreement or if any representation or warranty of Parent
shall
have become untrue, in either case such that the conditions set forth in Section
8.3(a) or Section 8.3(b) would not be satisfied and, in either case, such breach
is not curable, or, if curable, is not cured within 30 days after written notice
of such breach is given to Parent by the Company.
(b) The
party
desiring to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1(a) (ii), (iii)
or
(iv) shall give written notice of such termination to the other parties
hereto.
9.2 Effect
of Termination.
In the
event of termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 9.1, this
Agreement shall immediately become void and there shall be no liability or
obligation on the part of the Company or Parent or their respective officers,
directors, stockholders or Affiliates, except as set forth in Section 9.3;
provided,
however,
that
the provisions of Section 7.3 (Public Announcements) and Section 9.3 (Remedies)
and Article XI of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and
survive any termination of this Agreement.
9.3 Remedies.
Solely
in the event that Parent chooses to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section
9.1(a)(iii)(A) or (C), Parent shall pay to the Company a Break-Up Fee of
$300,000 in cash, which shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any Parent
termination. If Parent terminates this Agreement for reasons other than its
unwillingness to fulfill its obligations hereunder pursuant to Section
9.1(a)(iii)(C)
it shall
have the right to recover damages sustained by it as a result of any breach
by
the Company of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement contained
in
this Agreement or fraud or willful misrepresentation; provided,
however,
that
Parent is not in breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
contained in this Agreement under circumstances which would have permitted
the
Company to terminate the Agreement under Section 9.1.
ARTICLE
X
INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 Survival.
(a) Except
as
set forth in Section 10.1(b), all representations and warranties, covenants
and
agreements of the Company and Parent contained in this Agreement, or in any
certificate or other document delivered pursuant hereto, shall survive the
Closing for a period of 18 months.
(b) The
representations and warranties of the Company contained in Sections 3.1
(Organization and Good Standing), 3.2 (Capitalization), 3.4 (Authority and
Enforceability), 3.29 (Brokers or Finders) shall survive indefinitely. The
representations and warranties of the Company contained in Sections 3.10 (Taxes)
and 3.20 (Employee Benefits) shall survive the Closing until 60 days after
the
expira-tion of the applicable statute of limitations period (after giving effect
to any waivers and extensions thereof). The representations and warranties
of
the Company contained in Section 3.22 (Environmental) shall survive the Closing
for a period of 3
years
following the Closing.
(c) The
representations and warranties of Parent contained in Sections 4.1 (Organization
and Good Standing), 4.2 (Capital Structure), 4.4 (Authority and Enforceability),
and 4.12 (Brokers or Finders) shall survive indefinitely. The representations
and warranties of Parent contained in Sections 4.8 (Taxes) shall survive the
Closing until 60 days after the expira-tion of the applicable statute of
limitations period (after giving effect to any waivers and extensions thereof).
(d) The
period for which a representation or warranty, covenant or agreement survives
the Closing is referred to herein as the “Applicable
Survival Period.”
In
the
event a Notice of Claim for indemnification under Section 10.2 is given within
the Applicable Survival Period, the representation or warranty, covenant or
agreement that is the subject of such indemnification claim (whether or not
formal legal action shall have been commenced based upon such claim) shall
survive with respect to such claim until such claim is finally resolved. The
Indemnitor shall indemnify the Indemnitee for all Losses (subject to the
limitations set forth herein, if applicable) that the Indemnitee may incur
in
respect of such claim, regardless of when incurred.
10.2 Indemnification
by Company Stockholders.
(a) Subject
to the limitations set forth in this Article X, each Company Stockholder
(collectively, the “Parent
Indemnitors”)
shall
indemnify and defend Parent and its Affiliates and their respective
stockholders, members, managers, officers, directors and employees
(collectively, the “Parent
Indemnitees”)
against, and shall hold them harmless from, any and all losses, damages, claims
(including third party claims), charges, interest, penalties, taxes, diminution
in value, costs and expenses (including legal, consultant, accounting and other
professional fees, costs of sampling, testing, investigation, removal, treatment
and remediation of contamination and fees and costs incurred in enforcing rights
under this Section 10.2) (collectively, “Losses”)
resulting from, arising out of, or incurred by any Parent Indemnitee in
connection with, or otherwise with respect to:
(i) the
failure of any representation and warranty or other statement by the Company
contained in this Agreement or any certificate or other document furnished
or to
be furnished to Parent in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby
to be true and correct in all respects as of the date of this Agreement and
as
of the Closing Date;
(ii) any
breach of any covenant or agreement of the Company contained in this Agreement
or any certificate or other document furnished or to be furnished to Parent
in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; and
(iii) Dissenting
Share Payments.
Any
and
all Losses hereunder shall bear interest from the date incurred until paid
at
the rate of 6% per annum.
(b) Subject
to the limitations set forth in this Article X, Parent shall indemnify and
defend the Company Stockholders and each of them and their Affiliates and their
respective stockholders, members, managers, officers, directors and employees
(collectively, the “Company
Stockholder Indemnitees”)
against, and shall hold them harmless from, any and all Losses resulting from,
arising out of, or incurred by any Parent Indemnitee in connection with, or
otherwise with respect to:
(i) the
failure of any representation and warranty or other statement by Parent
contained in this Agreement or any certificate or other document furnished
or to
be furnished to the Company or such stockholders in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby to be true and correct in all respects as
of
the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date;
(ii) any
breach of any covenant or agreement of Parent contained in this Agreement or
any
certificate or other document furnished or to be furnished to Parent in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
Any
and
all Losses hereunder shall bear interest from the date incurred until paid
at
the rate of 6% per annum.
(c) Parent
Indemnitees and Company Stockholder Indemnitees are referred to as “Indemnitees”
as the context requires and Parent Indemnitors and Parent are referred to as
“Indemnitor(s)” as the context requires. No Indemnitor shall be liable for any
Loss or Losses pursuant to Section 10.2(a)(i) or Section 10.2(b)(i)
(“Warranty
Losses”)
unless
and until the aggregate amount of all Warranty Losses incurred by the
Indemnitees exceeds $50,000 (the “Indemnification
Threshold”),
in
which event such Indemnitor(s) shall be liable for all Warranty Losses from
the
first dollar. In addition, no liability for any Warranty Loss hereunder shall
exceed 5,000,000 shares of Parent’s common stock, and in the event of any
indemnification required hereunder, an Indemnitor may deliver Parent Common
Stock to satisfy any indemnification obligation hereunder. In such case, each
share of Parent Common Stock shall be valued at the higher of the value on
the
Closing Date or the value on the date the parties determine that such
indemnification is required (the “Indemnification
Date”).
In
the later case, the value shall be determined by the average bid and ask prices
of Parent Common Stock during the thirty (30) day period prior to
Indemnification Date.
(d) Nothing
contained in this Article X shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any manner
any rights or remedies which Parent or the Company or the Company Stockholders
have, or might have, at Law, in equity or otherwise, based on fraud or a willful
misrepresentation or willful breach of any representation, warranty, covenant
or
agreement contained
in this Agreement or certificate or other document furnished or to be furnished
to such party in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby.
(e) The
adoption of this Agreement by each party hereto and its Stockholders constitutes
approval of the indemnification obligations set forth in this Article
X.
10.3 Escrow
Fund.
(a) As
soon
as practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall cause to be delivered
to
the Escrow Agent a certificate or certificates representing the Escrow Shares.
The term “Escrow
Shares”
means
an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of Parent Common Stock plus any shares as
may
be issued upon any stock split, stock dividend or similar recapitalization
with
respect to such shares. The Escrow Shares allocable to each Company Stockholder
shall be equal to the aggregate number of Escrow Shares multiplied by a fraction
the numerator of which is the number of shares of Parent Common Stock issuable
to each such Company Stockholder pursuant to the Merger and the denominator
of
which is the aggregate number of shares of Parent Common Stock issuable to
all
Company Stockholders pursuant to the Merger. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
no
shares of Parent Common Stock will be deposited into the Escrow Fund with
respect to Dissenting Shares (and the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable
with respect to such Dissenting Shares shall not be included in the foregoing
calculation) unless and until the Company Stockholder shall have failed to
perfect or shall have effectively withdrawn or lost his right to appraisal
and
payment under the Delaware Code, as the case may be, with respect to such
Dissenting Shares. The Escrow Shares, together with any and all income and
proceeds thereon, shall be referred to hereinafter as the “Escrow
Fund.”
The
Escrow Fund shall be available to compensate the Parent Indemnitees pursuant
to
the indemnification obligations of the Indemnitors.
(b) The
Escrow Fund shall be held and disbursed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with
the Escrow Agreement. Subject to and in accordance with the Escrow Agreement,
once the Indemnification Threshold has been reached, the full amount of all
Losses (aggregating all of the claims against the Indemnitors) shall be subject
to indemnification from the first dollar and a number of Escrow Shares shall
be
released to Parent from the Escrow Fund that have an aggregate value equal
to
the amount of all such Losses. The value of the Escrow Shares shall be computed,
with respect to Losses attributable to each respective claim, on the basis
of
the closing price of Parent Common Stock on the trading day immediately
preceding the Closing (the “Indemnity
Stock Price”).
Any
Escrow Shares that are disbursed from the Escrow Fund in satisfaction of any
claim shall be drawn pro rata from the Escrow Shares allocable to the Company
Stockholders in accordance with their respective interests therein as set forth
in Exhibit A to the Escrow Agreement.
(c) The
Indemnitors acknowledge and agree that, if the Surviving Corporation suffers,
incurs or otherwise becomes subject to any Losses as a result of or in
connection with any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement, then (without limiting any of the rights of the Surviving
Corporation as a Parent Indemnitee) Parent shall also be deemed, by virtue
of
its ownership of the stock of the Surviving Corporation, to have incurred Losses
as a result of and in connection with such inaccuracy or breach.
(d) One-third
of the Escrow Shares shall be released from the Escrow Fund on each of the
following dates: (i) six months after the Closing Date; (ii) 12 months after
the
Closing Date and (ii) 18 months after the Closing Date; provided,
that in
the event Parent has made a claim under the indemnification provisions herein,
any Escrow Shares subject to such claim shall not be subject to release, and
the
foregoing calculation shall be based upon one-third of the remaining Escrow
Shares.
10.4 Third
Party Claims.
(a) In
the
event that an Indemnitee receives notice of the assertion of any claim or the
commencement of any Action by a third party in respect of which indemnity may
be
sought under the provisions of this Article X (“Third
Party Claim”),
such
party shall notify the other parties hereto, including, if appropriate, the
Stockholders’ Representative, in writing of such Third Party Claim
(“Notice
of Claim”)
and
concurrently therewith shall send a duplicate copy of such Notice of Claim
to
the Escrow Agent. The Notice of Claim shall set forth: (i) that an Indemnitee
has incurred Losses or anticipates that it will incur Losses for which such
Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement; (ii)
the
amount of such Losses, if known, or, if not known, an estimate of the
foreseeable maximum amount of such Losses (which estimate shall not be
conclusive of the final amount of such Losses); (iii) a description of the
basis
for such Third Party Claim; and (iv) if the amount of such Losses is known,
the
number of Escrow Shares, if applicable, to be disbursed by the Escrow Agent
to
the Indemnitee in satisfaction of such Third Party Claim based on the Indemnity
Stock Price and, if the amount of such Losses is not known, the number of Escrow
Shares, if applicable to be disbursed by the Escrow Agent to the Indemnitee
in
satisfaction of such Third Party Claim based on the Indemnity Stock Price and
the estimate of the foreseeable maximum amount of such Losses (which number
of
Escrow Shares shall not be conclusive of the final number of Escrow Shares
to be
disbursed in satisfaction of such Third Party Claim). Failure or delay in
notifying the other parties hereto will not relieve the Indemnitors of any
liability they may have to the Indemnitee, except and only to the extent that
such failure or delay causes actual harm to the Indemnitors with respect to
such
Third Party Claim.
(b) Subject
to the further provisions of this Section 10.4, the Indemnitor will have 10
Business Days (or less if the nature of the Third Party Claim requires) from
the
date on which the Indemnitor received the Notice of Claim to notify the
Indemnitee that the Indemnitor will assume the defense or prosecution of such
Third Party Claim and any litigation resulting therefrom with counsel of its
choice (reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee) and at its sole cost and
expense (a “Third
Party Defense”).
If
the Indemnitor assumes the Third Party Defense in accordance with the preceding
sentence, the Indemnitors shall be conclusively deemed to have acknowledged
that
the Third Party Claim is within the scope of their indemnity obligation
hereunder and shall hold the Indemnitee harmless from and against the full
amount of any Losses resulting therefrom (subject to the terms and conditions
of
this Agreement). Any Indemnitee shall have the right to employ separate counsel
in any such Action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees
and
expenses of such counsel shall not be at the expense of the Indemnitors unless
(A) the Indemnitor shall have failed, within the time after having been notified
by the Indemnitee of the exist-ence of the Third Party Claim as provided in
the
first sentence of this paragraph (b), to assume the defense of such Third Party
Claim, or (ii) the employment of such counsel has been specifically authorized
in writing by the Indemnitor, which authorization shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
(c) The
Indemnitor will not be entitled to assume the Third Party Defense
if:
(i) a
Third
Party Claim seeks, in addition to or in lieu of monetary damages, any injunctive
or other equitable relief (except where non-monetary relief is merely incidental
to a primary claim or claims for monetary damages);
(ii) the
claim
for indemnification relates to or arises in connection with any criminal
proceed-ing, action, indictment, allegation or investigation;
(iii) with
respect to any Action in which Parent is Indemnitee, the claim for
indemnification relates to or arises in connection with any Environmental
Action;
(iv) under
applicable standards of professional conduct, a conflict on any significant
issue exists between the Indemnitee and the Indemnitor in respect of such Third
Party Claim;
(v) with
respect to any Action in which Parent is Indemnitee, the Third Party Claim
involves a material customer or supplier of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries;
(vi) upon
petition by the Indemnitee, the appropriate court rules that the Indemnitor
failed or is failing to vigorously prosecute or defend such Third Party Claim;
or
(vii) with
respect to any Action in which Parent is Indemnitee, the amount of claimed
Losses subject to all outstanding Notices of Claim exceeds the value of the
Escrow Shares (calculated on the basis of the Indemnity Stock Price) remaining
in the Escrow Fund.
(d) If
by
reason of the Third Party Claim a lien, attachment, garnishment or execution
is
placed upon any of the property or assets of such Indemnitee, the Indemnitor,
if
it desires to exercise its right to assume such Third Party Defense, must
furnish a satisfactory indemnity bond to obtain the prompt release of such
lien,
attachment, garnishment or execution.
(e) If
the
Indemnitor assumes a Third Party Defense, it will take all steps necessary
in
the defense, prosecution, or settlement of such claim or litigation and the
Indemnitors shall reimburse the Indemnitees promptly for any and all Losses
caused by or arising out of such Third Party Claim (subject to the last sentence
of Section 10.4(b)). The Indemnitor will not consent to the entry of any
judgment or enter into any settlement except with the written consent of the
Indemnitee; provided,
however,
the
consent of the Indemnitee shall not be required if all of the following
conditions are met: (i) the terms of the judgment or proposed settlement include
as an unconditional term thereof the giving to the Indemnitee by the third
party
of a release of the Indemnitee from all liability in respect of such Third
Party
Claim; (ii) there is no finding or admission of (A) any violation of Law by
the
Indemnitee (or any Affiliate thereof), (B) any violation of the rights of any
Person and (C) no effect on any other Action or claims of a similar nature
that
may be made against the Indemnitee (or any Affiliate thereof); and (iii) the
sole form of relief is monetary damages which are paid in full by the
Indemnitor. The Indemnitor shall conduct the defense of the Third Party Claim
actively and diligently, and the Indemnitee will provide reasonable cooperation
in the defense of the Third Party Claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Indemnitee shall have the right to pay or settle any Third Party Claim,
provided
that in
such event, subject to the following sentence, it shall waive any right to
indemnity therefor by the Indemnitors for such claim unless the Indemnitor
shall
have consented to such payment or settlement (such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed). If the Indemnitor is not reasonably
conducting the Third Party Defense in good faith, the Indemnitee shall have
the
right to consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement
with
respect to the Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the
Indemnitee and the Indemnitors shall reimburse the Indemnitee promptly for
all
Losses incurred in connection with such judgment or settlement.
(f) In
the
event that (i) an Indemnitee gives Notice of Claim to the Indemnitor and the
Indemnitor fails or elects not to assume a Third Party Defense which the
Indemnitor had the right to assume under this Section 10.4 or (ii) the
Indemnitor is not entitled to assume the Third Party Defense pursuant to this
Section 10.4, the Indemnitee shall have the right, with counsel of its choice,
to defend, conduct and control the Third Party Defense, at the sole cost and
expense of the Indemnitors. In each case, the Indemnitee shall conduct the
Third
Party Defense actively and diligently, and the Indemnitee will provide
reasonable cooperation in the Third Party Defense and, if appropriate, use
his
commercially reasonable efforts to cause the former Company Stockholders to
cooperate in the Third Party Defense. The Indemnitee shall have the right to
consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect
to the Third Party Claim on such terms as it may deem appropriate; provided,
however,
that
the amount of any settlement made or entry of any judgment consented to by
the
Indemnitee without the consent of the Indemnitee Representative shall not be
determinative of the validity of the claim against the Escrow Fund, except
with
the consent of the Indemnitor (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed). Notwithstanding Section 11.5 hereof, in connection with any Third
Party Claim, the Indemnitor hereby consents to the nonexclusive jurisdiction
of
any court in which an Action in respect of a Third Party Claim is brought
against any Indemnitee for purposes of any claim that an Indemnitee may have
under this Article X with respect to such Action or the matters alleged therein
and agrees that process may be served on the Indemnitor with respect to such
a
claim anywhere in the world. If the Indemnitor does not elect to assume a Third
Party Defense which it has the right to assume hereunder, the Indemnitee shall
have no obligation to do so.
10.5 Non-Third
Party Claims.
Indemnitee will send a Notice of Claim to the Indemnitor promptly following
discovery by any Indemnitee of any matter that gives rise to a claim of
indemnity pursuant hereto and that does not involve a Third Party Claim being
asserted against it. Concurrently therewith if the Indemnitee is Parent, it
shall send a duplicate copy of such Notice of Claim to the Escrow Agent. Failure
or delay in notifying the Indemnitor will not relieve the Indemnitors of any
liability they may have to the Indemnitee, except and only to the extent that
such failure or delay causes actual harm to the Indemnitors with respect to
such
claim. The Indemnitor will reasonably cooperate and assist the Indemnitee in
determining the validity of the claim for indemnity.
10.6 Claims
Upon Escrow Fund.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article X, if the Stockholders’
Representative does not timely give notice to Parent and the Escrow Agent in
accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement that it disputes the claim
for
indemnity that is subject to the Notice of Claim, the Losses specified in such
Notice of Claim will be conclusively deemed Losses subject to indemnification
hereunder and the Escrow Agreement. In the event that the Stockholders’
Representative timely gives notice to Parent and the Escrow Agent pursuant
to
the Escrow Agreement that he disputes such claim, the dispute shall be resolved
in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement; provided
that the
Stockholders’ Representative shall not be entitled to dispute a Parent
Indemnitee’s right to indemnification with respect to a Third Party Claim if the
Stockholders’ Representative has assumed the Third Party Defense of such Third
Party Claim in accordance with Section 10.4(b).
10.7 Contingent
Claims.
Nothing
herein shall be deemed to prevent an Indemnitee from making a claim hereunder
for potential or contingent claims or demands; provided that
the
Notice of Claim sets forth the specific basis for any such contingent claim
to
the extent then feasible and the Indemnitee has reasonable grounds to believe
that such a claim may be made.
10.8 Effect
of Investigation; Waiver.
(a) An
Indemnitee’s right to indemnification or other remedies based upon the
representations and warranties and covenants and agreements of the other parties
will not be affected by any investigation, knowledge or waiver of any condition
by the Indemnitee. Such representations and warranties and covenants and
agreements shall not be affected or deemed waived by reason of the fact that
the
Indemnitee knew or should have known that any representation or warranty might
be inaccurate or that the other party failed to comply with any agreement or
covenant. Any investigation by such party shall be for its own protection only
and shall not affect or impair any right or remedy hereunder.
(b) The
waiver by any Indemnitee of any condition based on the accuracy of any
representation or warranty, or compliance with any covenant or agreement, will
not affect any right to indemnification or other remedy based on such
representations and warranties and covenants and agreements unless otherwise
expressly agreed in writing by the Indemnitee.
ARTICLE
XI
MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Notices.
Any
notice, request, demand, waiver, consent, approval or other communication which
is required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed
given: (a) on the date established by the sender as having been delivered
personally; (b) on the date delivered by a private courier as established by
the
sender by evidence obtained from the courier; (c) on the date sent by facsimile,
with confirmation of transmission, if sent during normal business hours of
the
recipient, if not, then on the next business day; or (d) on the fifth day after
the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid. Such communications, to be valid, must be addressed as
follows:
If
to
Parent or Merger Sub, to:
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
75
Rowland Way
Novato,
CA 94945
Attn:
Martin Wade, III, Chief Executive Officer
Facsimile:
(415) 897-2544
With
a
required copy to:
Morgan,
Lewis & Bockius, LLP
2
Palo
Alto Square
3000
El
Camino Real
Suite
700
Palo
Alto, CA 94306
Attn:
Thomas W. Kellerman
Facsimile:
(650) 843-4001
If
to the
Company, to:
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc.
6300
Canoga Avenue, 15th Floor
Woodland
Hills, CA 91367
Attn:
Nolan Quan
Facsimile:
(818) 206-9371
If
to the
Stockholders’ Representative, to:
Mr.
Andrew Garroni
8646
Edwin Drive
Los
Angeles, CA 90046
Facsimile:
(213) 650-7719
or
to
such other address or to the attention of such Person or Persons as the
recipient party has specified by prior written notice to the sending party
(or
in the case of counsel, to such other readily ascertainable business address
as
such counsel may hereafter maintain). If more than one method for sending notice
as set forth above is used, the earliest notice date established as set forth
above shall control.
11.2 Amendments
and Waivers.
(a) Any
provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such
amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment,
by
each party to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against
whom the waiver is to be effective; provided that,
after
adoption of this Agreement by the Company Stockholders, no amendment or waiver
shall be made which by Law requires further approval by the Company Stockholders
without such further approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment
to
Article X that adversely affects the rights of the Stockholders’ Representative
in his capacity as such shall require the prior written consent of the
Stockholders’ Representative.
(b) No
failure or delay by any party in exercising any right or privilege hereunder
shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise
thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any
other right, power or privilege.
(c) To
the
maximum extent permitted by Law, (i) no waiver that may be given by a party
shall be applicable except in the specific instance for which it was given
and
(ii) no notice to or demand on one party shall be deemed to be a waiver of
any
obligation of such party or the right of the party giving such notice or demand
to take further action without notice or demand.
11.3 Successors
and Assigns.
This
Agreement may not be assigned by any party hereto without the prior written
consent of the other parties. Subject to the foregoing, all of the terms and
provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the parties hereto and their respective executors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns.
11.4 Governing
Law.
This
Agreement and the Exhibits and Schedules hereto shall be governed by and
interpreted and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the State of California,
without giving effect to any choice of Law or conflict of Laws rules or
provisions (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction) that
would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the
State
of California.
11.5 Consent
to Jurisdiction.
Each
party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of (a) California,
and
(b) the United States District Court for the Northern District of California,
for the purposes of any Action arising out of this Agreement or any transaction
contemplated hereby. Each party agrees to commence any such Action either in
the
United States District Court for the Northern District of California or if
such
Action may not be brought in such court for jurisdictional reasons, in the
Superior Court of the State of California Santa Clara County. Each party further
agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S.
registered mail to such party’s respective address set forth above shall be
effective service of process for any Action in California with respect to any
matters to which it has submitted to jurisdiction in this Section 11.5. Each
party irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of
venue of any Action arising out of this Agreement or the transactions
contemplated hereby in (i) the United States District Court for the Northern
District of California, or (ii) the Superior Court of the State of California
Santa Clara County, and hereby further irrevocably and unconditionally waives
and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such Action brought
in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
11.6 Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and any party hereto
may execute any such counterpart, each of which when executed and delivered
shall be deemed to be an original and all of which counterparts taken together
shall constitute but one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become
effective when each party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed
by the other parties hereto. The parties agree that the delivery of this
Agreement may be effected by means of an exchange of facsimile signatures with
original copies to follow by mail or courier service.
11.7 Third
Party Beneficiaries.
No
provision of this Agreement is intended to confer upon any Person other than
the
parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder; except that (i) in the case
of
Article X hereof, the Indemnitees and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, and (ii) in
the
case of Section 2.9 hereof, the Company’s stockholders, are intended third party
beneficiaries of such sections and shall have the right to enforce such sections
in their own names.
11.8 Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the documents, instruments and other agreements specifically
referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto set forth the entire
understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the Acquisition. All
Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein are intended to be and hereby are
specifically made a part of this Agreement. Any and all previous agreements
and
understandings between or among the parties regarding the subject matter hereof,
whether written or oral, are superseded by this Agreement, other than the
Confidentiality Agreement which shall continue in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms.
11.9 Captions.
All
captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only,
do
not form a part of this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning
or
interpretation of this Agreement.
11.10 Severability.
Any
provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or
unenforceability without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining
provisions hereof, and any such invalidity or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in
any
other jurisdiction.
11.11 Specific
Performance.
Parent
and the Company each agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event
that
any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by them in accordance
with the terms hereof and that each party shall be entitled to specific
performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy at Law or
equity.
ARTICLE
XII
DEFINITIONS
12.1 Definitions.
When
used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned
to
them in this Section 12.1, or in the applicable Section of this Agreement to
which reference is made in this Section 12.1.
“Affiliate”
means,
with respect to any specified Person, any other Person directly or indirectly
controlling, controlled by or under common control with such specified
Person.
“Authorization”
means
any authorization, approval, consent, certificate, license, permit or franchise
of or from any Governmental Entity or pursuant to any Law.
“Business
Day”
means
a
day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks located in New
York City are authorized or required by Law to close.
“Contract”
means
any agreement, contract, license, lease, commitment, arrangement or
understanding, written or oral, including any sales order and purchase
order.
“Governmental
Entity”
means
any entity or body exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory
or
administrative functions of or pertaining to United States federal, state,
local, or municipal government, foreign, international, multinational or other
government, including any department, commission, board, agency, bureau,
subdivision, instrumentality, official or other regulatory, administrative
or
judicial authority thereof, and any non-governmental regulatory body to the
extent that the rules and regulations or orders of such body have the force
of
Law.
“Indebtedness”
means
any of the following: (a) any indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) any
obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments,
(c) any obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services,
except trade accounts payable and other current Liabilities arising in the
ordinary course of business, (d) any obligations as lessee under capitalized
leases, (e) any indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale
or
other title retention agreement with respect to acquired property, (f) any
obligations, contingent or otherwise, under acceptance credit, letters of credit
or similar facilities, and (g) any guaranty of any of the
foregoing.
“Knowledge”
of
the
Company or any similar phrase means, with respect to any fact or matter, the
actual knowledge of the directors and executive officers of the Company and
each
of its Subsidiaries and any other employee of the Company and each of its
Subsidiaries, together with such knowledge that such directors, executive
officers and other employees could be expected to discover after due
investigation concerning the existence of the fact or matter in
question.
“Law”
means
any statute, law (including common law), constitution, treaty, ordinance, code,
order, decree, judgment, rule, regulation and any other binding requirement
or
determination of any Governmental Entity.
“Order”
means
any award, injunction, judgment, decree, order, ruling, subpoena or verdict
or
other decision entered, issued or rendered by any Governmental
Entity.
“Person”
means
an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a
trust, an unincorporated association, a Governmental Entity or any agency,
instrumentality or political subdivision of a Governmental Entity, or any other
entity or body.
“Subsidiary”
or
“Subsidiaries”
means,
with respect to any party, any Person, of which (i) such party or any Subsidiary
of such party is a general partner (excluding partnerships, the general
partnership interests of which held by such party or any Subsidiary of such
party do not have a majority of the voting interest in such partnership) or
(ii)
at least a majority of the securities or other interests having by their terms
ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors or others
performing similar functions with respect to such Person is directly or
indirectly owned or controlled by such party and/or by any one or more of its
Subsidiaries.
“$”
means
United States dollars.
12.2 Other
Defined Terms.
The
following terms have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Sections of
the
Agreement set forth below:
Action
|
3.18(a)
|
Agent
|
5.7
|
Agreement
|
Preface
|
Allocation
Certificate
|
5.9
|
Applicable
Survival Period
|
10.1(d)
|
Application
Survival Period
|
10.1(d)
|
Balance
Sheet
|
3.6(b)
|
Balance
Sheet Date
|
3.6(b)
|
Baseline
Measurement Period
|
2.9(b)
|
Baseline
Revenue
|
2.9(b)
|
Baytree
Capital
|
3.26
|
CERCLA
|
3.21(a)(iv)
|
Certificates
|
2.2(c)
|
Charter
Documents
|
3.1(b)
|
Common
Stock
|
2.1(a)
|
Closing
|
1.3
|
Closing
Consideration
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Closing
Date
|
1.3
|
Code
|
Recitals
|
Company
|
Preface
|
Company
Benefit Plan
|
3.19(a)
|
Company
Common Stock
|
2.1(a)
|
Company
Common Stock Equivalents
|
2.1(a)
|
Company
Disclosure Schedule
|
Preamble
Article III
|
Company
Equity Holders
|
5.9
|
Company
Intellectual Property
|
3.15(e)
|
Company
Owned Intellectual Property
|
3.15(b)
|
Company
Owned Software
|
3.15(n)(i)
|
Company
Registered Items
|
3.15(f)
|
Company
Shares
|
3.2(a)
|
Company
Stock Options
|
2.1(a)
|
Company
Stockholder
|
2.1(b)
|
Company
Stockholder Approval
|
3.4(b)
|
Company
Stockholder Indemnitees
|
10.2(b)
|
Company
Voting Agreements
|
Recitals
|
Confidentiality
Agreement
|
5.3
|
Consents
|
3.5(a)
|
Constituent
Corporations
|
1.1
|
Copyrights
|
3.15(a)
|
Delaware
Code
|
1.1
|
Dissenting
Share Payments
|
2.7(b)
|
Dissenting
Shares
|
2.7(a)
|
Earnout
Consideration
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Earnout
Dispute Notice
|
2.9(c)(ii)
|
Earnout
Measurement Period
|
2.9(a)(ii)
|
Earnout
Payment
|
2.9(a)
|
Effective
Time
|
1.3
|
Environment
|
3.21(a)(i)
|
Environmental
Action
|
3.21(a)(ii)
|
Environmental
Clean-Up Site
|
3.21(a)(iii)
|
Environmental
Laws
|
3.21(a)(iv)
|
Environmental
Liabilities
|
3.21(a)(v)
|
Environmental
Permit
|
3.21(a)(vi)
|
ERISA
|
3.19(a)
|
ERISA
Affiliate
|
3.19(a)
|
Escrow
Agent
|
2.2(d)
|
Escrow
Agreement
|
2.2(d)
|
Escrow
Fund
|
10.3(a)
|
Excess
Revenue
|
2.9(b)
|
Exchange
Act
|
4.4(b)
|
Exchange
Ratio
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Final
Statement of Revenue
|
2.9(c)(ii)
|
Financial
Statements
|
3.6(a)
|
FIRPTA
Certificate
|
5.10
|
Funding
|
Error!
Reference source not found.
|
GAAP
|
3.6(b)
|
Hazardous
Substances
|
3.21(a)(vii)
|
In-Bound
Licenses
|
3.15(c)
|
Indemnification
Date
|
10.2(c)
|
Indemnification
Threshold
|
10.2(c)
|
Indemnitors
|
10.2(a)
|
Indemnity
Stock Price
|
10.3(b)
|
Intellectual
Property
|
3.15(a)
|
Intellectual
Property Rights
|
3.15(a)
|
Interim
Balance Sheet
|
3.6(b)
|
Interim
Balance Sheet Date
|
3.6(b)
|
Interim
Financial Statements
|
3.6(a)
|
Joint
Operating Agreement
|
Recitals
|
Liabilities
|
3.7
|
Liens
|
3.3(a)
|
Lockup
Agreement
|
6.2
|
Losses
|
10.2(a)
|
Marks
|
3.15(a)
|
Material
Contracts
|
3.17(b)
|
Merger
|
1.1
|
Merger
Consideration
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Merger
Sub
|
Preface
|
Minor
Contracts
|
3.17(e)
|
2006
Monthly Budget
|
6.4
|
Nondisclosure
Agreements
|
3.15(i)
|
Notice
of Claim
|
10.4(a)
|
Out-Bound
Licenses
|
3.15(d)
|
Parent
|
Preface
|
Parent
Common Stock
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Parent
Indemnitees
|
10.2(a)
|
Parent
Preferred Stock
|
4.2
|
Parent
SEC Reports
|
4.5(a)
|
Parent
Stockholder Approval
|
6.3
|
Patents
|
3.15(a)
|
PCBs
|
3.21(h)
|
Pension
Plan
|
3.19(b)
|
Permitted
Liens
|
3.12(a)
|
Policies
|
3.23(a)
|
Principal
Company Stockholder
|
Recitals
|
Proposal
|
5.7
|
Proprietary
Information
|
3.15(a)
|
Proxy
Statement
|
7.2(a)
|
RCRA
|
3.21(a)(iv)
|
Real
Property
|
3.14(a)
|
Release
|
3.21(a)(viii)
|
Representatives
|
5.3
|
Revenue
|
2.9(a)
|
Reviewing
Accountant
|
2.9(c)(ii)
|
SEC
|
4.5(a)
|
Securities
Act
|
4.5(a)
|
Software
|
3.15(a)
|
Statement
of Revenue
|
2.9(c)(i)
|
Stockholders'
Representative
|
Preface
|
Stockholders'
Representative Agreement
|
2.2(d)
|
Surviving
Corporation
|
1.1
|
Tax
|
3.9(a)(i)
|
Tax
Returns
|
3.9(a)(ii)
|
Taxing
Authority
|
3.9(a)(iii)
|
Third
Party Claim
|
10.4(a)
|
Third
Party Defense
|
10.4(b)
|
Total
Parent Shares
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Transitioned
Employees
|
6.1
|
Transmittal
Letter
|
2.2(b)
|
Treasury
Shares
|
2.1(b)(i)
|
Warranty
Losses
|
10.2(c)
|
Work
Product Agreements
|
3.15(j)
|
12.3 Interpretation.
(a) The
meaning assigned to each term defined herein shall be equally applicable to
both
the singular and the plural forms of such term and vice versa, and words
denoting either gender shall include both genders as the context requires.
Where
a word or phrase is defined herein, each of its other grammatical forms shall
have a corresponding meaning.
(b) The
terms
"hereof", "herein" and "herewith" and words of similar import shall, unless
otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not
to
any particular provision of this Agreement.
(c) When
a
reference is made in this Agreement to an Article, Section, paragraph, Exhibit
or Schedule, such reference is to an Article, Section, paragraph, Exhibit or
Schedule to this Agreement unless otherwise specified.
(d) The
word
"include", "includes", and "including" when used in this Agreement shall be
deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation", unless otherwise
specified.
(e) A
reference to any party to this Agreement or any other agreement or document
shall include such party's predecessors, successors and permitted
assigns.
(f) Reference
to any Law means such Law as amended, modified, codified, replaced or reenacted,
and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(g) The
parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this
Agreement. Any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this
Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any party by virtue of the
authorship of this Agreement shall not apply to the construction and
interpretation hereof.
(h) All
accounting terms used and not defined herein shall have the respective meanings
given to them under GAAP.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company have caused this Agreement
to be signed by their respective officers thereunto, duly authorized as of
the
date first written above.
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE,
INC.
By:
/s/
Martin Wade III
Name: Martin
Wade III
Title: Chief
Executive Officer
ACCM
ACQUISITION CORP.
By:
/s/
Martin Wade III
Name: Martin
Wade III
Title: Chief
Executive Officer
BROADCASTER,
INC.
By:
/s/
Martin Wade III
Title: Chief
Executive Officer
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
By: /s/
Nolan Quan
Name:
Nolan Quan
Title:
President
STOCKHOLDERS'
REPRESENTATIVE
/s/
Andrew Garroni
Andrew
Garroni
STOCKHOLDERS:
SOFTWARE
PEOPLE, LLC
By: /s/
Nolan Quan
Name:
Nolan Quan
Title:
Managing Member
TRANS
GLOBAL MEDIA, LLC
By: /s/
Nolan Quan
Name:
Nolan Quan
Title:
Managing Member
BROADCASTER,
LLC
By: /s/
Nolan Quan
Name:
Nolan Quan
Title:
Managing Member
ACCESSMEDIA
TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
By: /s/
Nolan Quan
Name:
Nolan Quan
Title:
Managing Member
/s/
Michael Gardner
Michael
Gardner
Annex
A
Principal
Company Stockholders
Software
People, LLC
Trans
Global Media, LLC
Broadcaster,
LLC
AccessMedia
Technologies, LLC
Michael
Gardner
Annex
B
Principal
Parent Stockholders
Martin
Wade, III
Digital
Creative Development Corp.
Baytree
Capital Associates, LLC
Annex
E
PARENT
VOTING AGREEMENT
This
PARENT VOTING AGREEMENT ("Agreement")
is
made as of December __, 2005, between AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("AccessMedia"),
and
the undersigned stockholder ("Stockholder")
of
International Microcomputer Software, Inc., a California corporation
("IMSI").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,
AccessMedia, ACCM Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned
subsidiary of IMSI ("Merger
Sub"),
and
IMSI have entered into an Agreement of Plan of Merger dated as of December
__,
2005 (the "Merger
Agreement"),
pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into AccessMedia, and
AccessMedia will become a wholly owned subsidiary of IMSI (the "Merger");
WHEREAS,
as of the date hereof, Stockholder is the Beneficial Owner (as defined below)
of
Subject Shares (as defined below); and
WHEREAS,
in order to induce AccessMedia to consummate the transactions contemplated
by
the Merger Agreement, Stockholder has agreed to enter into this
Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and of the covenants
and
agreements set forth herein and in the Merger Agreement, and intending to
be
legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
(a) "Beneficially
Own"
or
"Beneficial
Owner"
with
respect to any securities means having "beneficial ownership" as determined
pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange
Act").
(b) "IMSI
Capital Stock"
means
shares of IMSI’s common stock, no par value per share.
(c) "IMSI
Options and Other Rights"
means
options, warrants and other rights to acquire, directly or indirectly, shares
of
IMSI Capital Stock.
(d) "Expiration
Date"
means
the earlier to occur of (i) December 31, 2010 and (ii) the date on which
the
former stockholders of AccessMedia Beneficially Own a majority of the
outstanding IMSI Capital Stock.
(e) "Subject
Shares"
means
(i) all shares of IMSI Capital Stock Beneficially Owned by Stockholder as
of the
date of this Agreement; and (ii) all additional shares of IMSI Capital Stock
of
which Stockholder acquires Beneficial Ownership during the period from the
date
of this Agreement through the Expiration Date.
2. Voting.
(a) Stockholder
hereby agrees that, prior to the Expiration Date, at any meeting of the
stockholders of IMSI, however called, and in any written action by consent
of
stockholders of IMSI, unless otherwise directed in writing by AccessMedia,
Stockholder shall cause to be counted as present thereat for purposes of
establishing a quorum and shall vote, or cause to be voted, any and all Subject
Shares Beneficially Owned by Stockholder as of the record date of such meeting
or written consent:
(i) in
favor
of the Merger, the execution and delivery by IMSI of the Merger Agreement
and
the adoption and approval of the Merger Agreement and the terms thereof,
in
favor of each of the other actions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and
in
favor of any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing;
(ii) against
any action or agreement that would result in a breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or obligation of IMSI in the Merger Agreement;
(iii) in
favor
of electing Martin Wade III and each individual nominated by the Stockholders’
Representative (as defined in the Merger Agreement and who shall initially
be
Andrew Garroni), to become a member of the IMSI Board of Directors, following
the Closing Date of the Merger and until the Expiration Date; and
(iv) in
favor
of electing a sufficient number of individuals for the IMSI Board of Directors,
nominated by the Stockholders’ Representative, such that said individuals would
represent a majority of the IMSI Board of Directors, after the date upon
which
AccessMedia achieves Revenue of $20 million and until the Expiration
Date.
(b) Stockholder
also agrees to vote all of his, her or its shares from time to time and at
all
times in whatever manner as shall be necessary to ensure that (i) no director
elected pursuant to Section 2(a) of this Agreement may be removed from office
(other than for cause) unless (A) such removal is directed or approved by
the
Stockholders’ Representative or (B) the Stockholders’ Representative is no
longer so entitled to designate or approve such director and (ii) any vacancies
created by the resignation, removal or death of a director elected pursuant
to
Section 2(a) shall be filled pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(a).
Stockholder agrees to execute any written consents required to effectuate
the
obligations of this Agreement.
(c) Prior
to
the Expiration Date, Stockholder shall not enter into any agreement or
understanding with any Person to vote or give instructions in any manner
inconsistent with Section 2(a).
3. Grant
of Proxy; Appointment of Proxy.
(a) In
furtherance of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Merger Agreement,
and in order to secure the performance by Stockholder of Stockholder's duties
under this Agreement, Stockholder, concurrently with the execution of this
Agreement, shall execute, in accordance with the provisions of applicable
California law, and deliver to AccessMedia an irrevocable proxy, substantially
in the form of Annex A hereto, and irrevocably appoint AccessMedia or its
designees, with full power of substitution, Stockholder's attorney and proxy
to
vote, or, if applicable, to give consent with respect to, all of the Subject
Shares Beneficially Owned by Stockholder as of the record date of such vote
or
consent in respect of any of the matters set forth in, and in accordance
with
the provisions of, Section 2(a) (the "Proxy").
(b) Stockholder
understands and acknowledges that AccessMedia is consummating the transactions
contemplated by the Merger Agreement in reliance upon such Proxy. Stockholder
hereby affirms that the Proxy set forth in this Section 3 is given to secure
the
performance of the duties of Stockholder under this Agreement. Stockholder
hereby affirms that the irrevocable proxy is coupled with an interest and
may
under no circumstances be revoked. Stockholder hereby ratifies and confirms
all
that such irrevocable proxy may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
(c) Stockholder
hereby revokes any and all prior proxies or powers of attorney given by
Stockholder with respect to the voting of the Subject Shares and agrees not
to
grant any subsequent proxies or powers of attorney with respect to the voting
of
the Subject Shares until the Expiration Date.
(d) Stockholder
shall, at IMSI’s expense, perform such further acts and execute such further
proxies and other documents and instruments as may reasonably be required
to
vest in AccessMedia the power to carry out and give effect to the provisions
of
this Agreement.
4. No
Restrictions on Transfer.
It is
understood and agreed that (i) this Agreement does not prohibit the Stockholder
from selling or otherwise transferring the Subject Shares, and (ii) the
obligations under this Agreement shall terminate with respect to any Subject
Shares that are sold or otherwise transferred by the Stockholder.
5. Representations
and Warranties of Stockholder.
Stockholder represents and warrants to AccessMedia as follows:
(a) As
of the
date of this Agreement:
(i) Stockholder
is the Beneficial Owner (free and clear of any encumbrances or restrictions)
of
the outstanding shares of IMSI Capital Stock set forth under the heading
"Shares
of IMSI Capital Stock Beneficially Owned", on the signature page
hereof.
(ii) Stockholder
is the Beneficial Owner (free and clear of any encumbrances or restrictions)
of
the outstanding IMSI Options and Other Rights set forth under the heading
"IMSI
Options and Other Rights Beneficially Owned" on the signature page hereof
(except to the extent that such IMSI Options and Other Rights are converted
into, exercised or exchanged for shares of IMSI Capital Stock); and
(iii) Stockholder
does not directly or indirectly Beneficially Own any shares of IMSI Capital
Stock or IMSI Options or Other Rights or other securities of IMSI, other
than
the shares of IMSI Capital Stock and IMSI Options and Other Rights set forth
on
the signature page hereof.
(b) Stockholder
has and will have the legal capacity, power and authority to enter into and
perform all of Stockholder's obligations under this Agreement and the Proxy.
This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Stockholder and, if
Stockholder is a corporation or partnership, has been duly authorized by
all
requisite corporate or partnership action of Stockholder, as the case may
be,
and upon its execution and delivery by AccessMedia, will constitute a legal,
valid and binding obligation of Stockholder, enforceable against Stockholder
in
accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws
affecting or relating to creditors rights generally, and the availability
of
injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.
(c) The
execution, delivery and performance by Stockholder of this Agreement will
not
(i) conflict with, require a consent, waiver or approval under, or result
in a
breach of or default under, any of the terms of any contract, commitment
or
other obligation (written or oral) to which Stockholder is a party or by
which
any of Stockholder's assets may be bound, and, if Stockholder is a corporation
or partnership, the organizational documents of Stockholder, or (ii) violate
any
order, writ injunction, decree, judgment, order, statute, rule or regulation
applicable to Stockholder or any of its assets.
(d) No
filing
with, and no permit, authorization, consent or approval of, any state or
federal
public body or authority is necessary for the execution of this Agreement
by
Stockholder and the consummation by Stockholder of the transactions contemplated
hereby.
6. Adjustments;
Additional Shares.
In the
event (a) of any stock dividend, stock split, merger, recapitalization,
reclassification, combination, exchange of shares or the like of the capital
stock of IMSI on, of or affecting the Subject Shares or (b) that Stockholder
shall become the Beneficial Owner of any additional shares of IMSI Capital
Stock
or other securities entitling the holder thereof to vote or give consent
with
respect to the matters set forth in Section 2(a), then the terms of this
Agreement shall apply to the shares of IMSI Capital Stock or other instruments
or documents held by Stockholder immediately following the effectiveness
of the
events described in clause (a) or Stockholder becoming the Beneficial Owner
thereof as described in clause (b), as though, in either case, they were
Subject
Shares hereunder.
7. Amendments
and Waivers.
Any
provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such
amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment,
by
each party to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against
whom the waiver is to be effective. No failure or delay by any party in
exercising any right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof,
nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further
exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.
To the
maximum extent permitted by Law, (a) no waiver that may be given by a party
shall be applicable except in the specific instance for which it was given
and
(b) no notice to or demand on one party shall be deemed to be a waiver of
any
obligation of such party or the right of the party giving such notice or
demand
to take further action without notice or demand.
8. Assignment.
This
Agreement may not be assigned by either party hereto without the prior written
consent of the other party. Subject to the foregoing, all of the terms and
provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon
the parties hereto and their respective executors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns.
9. Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the documents, instruments and other agreements specifically
referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto, set forth the entire
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any
and
all previous agreements and understandings between or among the parties
regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, are superseded
by
this Agreement.
10. Notices.
Any
notice, request, demand, waiver, consent, approval or other communication
which
is required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed
given
(a) on the date established by the sender as having been delivered personally;
(b) on the date delivered by a private courier as established by the sender
by
evidence obtained from the courier; (c) on the date sent by facsimile, with
confirmation of transmission, if sent during normal business hours of the
recipient, if not, then on the next business day; or (d) on the fifth day
after
the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid. Such communications, to be valid, must be addressed as
follows:
If
to
AccessMedia, to:
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc.
6300
Canoga Avenue, 15th Floor
Woodland
Hills, CA 91367
Attn:
Kathryn Felice
Facsimile:
(323) 657-5328
With
a
required copy to:
Alchemy
Communications, Inc.
9201
Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth,
CA 91311
Attn:
Andrew Garroni
Facsimile:
(415)723-7599
If
to
Stockholder:
_______________
_______________
_______________
Attn:
Facsimile:
With
a
required copy to:
_______________
_______________
_______________
Attn:
Facsimile:
or
to
such other address or to the attention of such Person or Persons as the
recipient party has specified by prior written notice to the sending party
(or
in the case of counsel, to such other readily ascertainable business address
as
such counsel may hereafter maintain). If more than one method for sending
notice
as set forth above is used, the earliest notice date established as set forth
above shall control.
11. Captions.
All
captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only,
do
not form a part of this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning
or
interpretation of this Agreement.
12. Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and either party may execute such
counterpart, both of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to
be an
original and which counterparts taken together shall constitute but one and
the
same instrument.
13. Severability;
Enforcement.
Any
provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or
unenforceability without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining
provisions hereof, and any such invalidity or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision
in any
other jurisdiction.
14. Specific
Performance.
Stockholder acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Agreement
are an
integral part of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and
that, without these agreements, AccessMedia would not enter into the Merger
Agreement, and acknowledges that damages would be an inadequate remedy for
any
breach by Stockholder of the provisions of this Agreement. Accordingly,
Stockholder agrees that Stockholder's obligations hereunder shall be
specifically enforceable and Stockholder shall not take any action to impede
the
other from seeking to enforce such right of specific performance.
15. Governing
Law.
This
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance
with
the Laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice
of Law
or conflict of Laws rules or provisions (whether of the State of California
or
any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any
jurisdiction other than the State of California. Each party irrevocably submits
to the exclusive jurisdiction of (a) California, and (b) the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California, for the purposes
of any
Action arising out of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby.
Each party agrees to commence any such Action either in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California or if such Action
may not
be brought in such court for jurisdictional reasons, in the Superior Court
of
the State of California, Santa Clara County. Each party further agrees that
service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail
to
such party's respective address set forth above shall be effective service
of
process for any Action in California with respect to any matters to which
it has
submitted to jurisdiction in this Section 14. Each party irrevocably and
unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any Action
arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in
(i) the
United States District Court for the Northern District of California, or
(ii)
the Superior Court of the State of California Santa Clara County, and hereby
further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or
claim
in any such court that any such Action brought in any such court has been
brought in an inconvenient forum.
[Signature
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto
all
as of the day and year first above written.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Nolan Quan
Title:
Director
If
stockholder is a natural person |
STOCKHOLDER
|
______________________________
(Signature)
______________________________
Print
Name
If
stockholder is a business or other entity |
STOCKHOLDER
|
[
]
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Title:
Number
and class of shares of Capital Stock: |
______________________________
|
______________________________
______________________________
Number
of IMSI Options and Other Rights: |
______________________________
|
______________________________
______________________________
ANNEX
A
IRREVOCABLE
PROXY
Capitalized
terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such
terms
in the Parent Voting Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2005 (the "Parent
Voting Agreement"),
between AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“AccessMedia”),
and
the undersigned stockholder of International Microcomputer Software, Inc.,
a
California corporation (“IMSI”).
A copy
of the Parent Voting Agreement is attached hereto and is incorporated by
reference herein.
This
Proxy is given to secure the performance of the duties of the undersigned
Stockholder pursuant to the Parent Voting Agreement and is granted in
consideration of AccessMedia consummation of the transactions contemplated
by
the Merger Agreement.
The
undersigned Stockholder hereby irrevocably appoints Andrew Garroni,
Stockholders’ Representative of AccessMedia, as the sole and exclusive attorney,
agent and proxy, with full power of substitution, for the undersigned
Stockholder and in the name, place and stead of the undersigned Stockholder,
to
vote or, if applicable, to give written consent, with respect to, all Subject
Shares Beneficially Owned by the undersigned Stockholder and which the
undersigned Stockholder is or may be entitled to vote at any meeting of IMSI
held after the date hereof, whether annual or special and whether or not
an
adjourned meeting, or, if applicable, to give written consent with respect
thereto, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(a) of the Parent
Voting
Agreement as follows:
(i) in
favor
of the Merger, the execution and delivery by IMSI of the Merger Agreement
and
the adoption and approval of the Merger Agreement and the terms thereof,
in
favor of each of the other actions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and
in
favor of any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing;
(ii) against
any action or agreement that would result in a breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or obligation of IMSI in the Merger Agreement;
(iii) in
favor
of electing Martin Wade III and each individual nominated by the Stockholders’
Representative (as defined in the Merger Agreement and who shall initially
be
Andrew Garroni), to become a member of the IMSI Board of Directors, following
the Closing Date of the Merger and until the Expiration Date (as defined
in the
Parent Voting Agreement); and
(iv) in
favor
of electing a sufficient number of individuals for the IMSI Board of Directors,
nominated by the Stockholders’ Representative, such that said individuals would
represent a majority of the IMSI Board of Directors, after the date upon
which
AccessMedia achieves Revenue of $20 million and until the Expiration Date
(as
defined in the Parent Voting Agreement).
This
Proxy is coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable to the fullest extent
permitted by law and shall be binding on any successor in interest of the
undersigned Stockholder. This Proxy shall not be terminated by operation
of law
upon the occurrence of any event, including, without limitation, the death
or
incapacity of the undersigned Stockholder.
This
Proxy shall operate to revoke any prior proxy as to the Subject Shares
heretofore granted by the undersigned Stockholder with respect to the subject
matter of the Parent Voting Agreement and the Merger Agreement.
This
Proxy shall terminate on the Expiration Date.
SIGNATURE
TO IRREVOCABLE PROXY
If
Stockholder is a natural person |
STOCKHOLDER
|
______________________________
(Signature)
______________________________
Print
Name
Date:__________________________
If
Stockholder is a business or other entity |
STOCKHOLDER
|
[____________________]
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Title:
Date:__________________________
COMPANY
VOTING AGREEMENT
This
COMPANY VOTING AGREEMENT ("Agreement")
is
made as of December __, 2005, between International Microcomputer Software,
Inc., a California corporation ("IMSI"),
Broadcaster, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("IMSI
Delaware"),
and
the undersigned stockholder ("Stockholder")
of
AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,
concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, IMSI,
Broadcaster, Inc., ACCM Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly
owned subsidiary of IMSI ("Merger
Sub"),
and
the Company are entering into an Agreement of Plan of Merger of even date
herewith (the "Merger
Agreement"),
pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company,
and the
Company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of IMSI Delaware (the
"Merger");
WHEREAS,
as of the date hereof, Stockholder is the Beneficial Owner (as defined
below) of
Subject Shares (as defined below); and
WHEREAS,
in order to induce IMSI, IMSI Delaware and Merger Sub to enter into the
Merger
Agreement, Stockholder has agreed to enter into this Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and of the covenants
and
agreements set forth herein and in the Merger Agreement, and intending
to be
legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
(a) "Beneficially
Own"
or
"Beneficial
Owner"
with
respect to any securities means having "beneficial ownership" as determined
pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange
Act").
(b) "Company
Capital Stock"
means
shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value per share.
(c) "Company
Options and Other Rights"
means
options, warrants and other rights to acquire, directly or indirectly,
shares of
Company Capital Stock.
(d) "Expiration
Date"
means
the earlier to occur of (i) the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger
Agreement) and (ii) the date on which the Merger Agreement is terminated
pursuant to its terms; provided,
however,
that
the obligations of Stockholder under Sections 2(a)(iv) and (b) hereof shall
survive the Expiration Date until the earlier of (i) December 31, 2010
and (ii)
the date on which the former stockholders of AccessMedia Beneficially Own
a
majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of IMSI (the "Voting
Termination Date").
(e) "Subject
Shares"
means
(i) all shares of Company Capital Stock Beneficially Owned by Stockholder
as of
the date of this Agreement; (ii) all additional shares of Company Capital
Stock
of which Stockholder acquires Beneficial Ownership during the period from
the
date of this Agreement through the Expiration Date, and (iii) for purposes
of
Stockholder’s obligations under Sections 2(a)(iv) and (b) hereof, all shares of
capital stock of IMSI and IMSI Delaware Beneficially Owned by Stockholder
at
each election of directors specified therein.
2. Voting.
(a) Stockholder
hereby agrees that, prior to the Expiration Date (or, in the case of paragraph
(iv), prior to the Voting Termination Date), at any meeting of the stockholders
of the Company, IMSI or IMSI Delaware, however called, and in any written
action
by consent of stockholders of the Company, IMSI or IMSI Delaware, unless
otherwise directed in writing by IMSI or IMSI Delaware, Stockholder shall
cause
to be counted as present thereat for purposes of establishing a quorum
and shall
vote, or cause to be voted, any and all Subject Shares Beneficially Owned
by
Stockholder as of the record date of such meeting or written
consent:
(i) in
favor
of the Merger, the execution and delivery by the Company of the Merger
Agreement
and the adoption and approval of the Merger Agreement and the terms thereof,
in
favor of each of the other actions contemplated by the Merger Agreement
and in
favor of any action in furtherance of any of the foregoing;
(ii) against
any action or agreement that would result in a breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or obligation of the Company in the Merger Agreement;
(iii) against
the following actions (other than the Merger and the transactions contemplated
by the Merger Agreement): (A) any extraordinary corporate transaction,
such as a
merger, consolidation or other business combination involving the Company
or any
subsidiary of the Company; (B) any sale, lease, sublease, exclusive license,
sublicense or transfer of a material portion of the rights or other assets
of
the Company or any subsidiary of the Company; (C) any reorganization,
recapitalization, dissolution or liquidation of the Company or any subsidiary
of
the Company; (D) any amendment to the Company's articles of incorporation
or
bylaws; and (E) any other action which is intended, or could reasonably
be
expected, to impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, discourage or adversely
affect the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the
Merger
Agreement or this Agreement; and
(iv) with
respect to each election of directors of IMSI or IMSI Delaware following
the
Closing Date until the Voting Termination Date, in favor of Martin Wade,
III and
each other individual nominated by IMSI or IMSI Delaware (subject to
Stockholder’s right to have certain individuals designated by the Stockholders’
Representative pursuant to the Merger Agreement).
(b) Stockholder
also agrees to vote all of his, her or its shares from time to time and
at all
times until the Voting Termination Date, in whatever manner as shall be
necessary to ensure that the director elected pursuant to Section 2(a)(iv)
of
this Agreement may not be removed from office (other than for cause) unless
(A)
such removal is directed or approved by IMSI or IMSI Delaware or (B) IMSI
or
IMSI Delaware is no longer so entitled to designate or approve such director.
Stockholder agrees to execute any written consents required to effectuate
the
obligations of this Agreement.
(c) Prior
to
the Expiration Date or the Voting Termination Date, as the case may be,
Stockholder shall not enter into any agreement or understanding with any
Person
to vote or give instructions in any manner inconsistent with Section
2(a).
(d) Stockholder
hereby waives and agrees not to exercise any applicable "appraisal rights"
under
the Delaware General Corporations Law with respect to the Subject Shares
in
connection with the Merger and the Merger Agreement.
3. Revocation
of Prior Proxies.
(a) Stockholder
hereby revokes any and all prior proxies or powers of attorney given by
Stockholder with respect to the voting of the Subject Shares and agrees
not to
grant any subsequent proxies or powers of attorney with respect to the
voting of
the Subject Shares until the Expiration Date.
(b) Stockholder
shall, at IMSI’s and IMSI Delaware's expense, perform such further acts and
execute such further documents and instruments as may reasonably be required
to
vest in IMSI and IMSI Delaware the power to carry out and give effect to
the
provisions of this Agreement.
4. No
Restrictions on Transfer.
It is
understood and agreed that (i) this Agreement does not prohibit the Stockholder
from selling or otherwise transferring the Subject Shares, provided,
however,
that it
shall be a condition to any such sale or transfer of the Subject Shares
prior to
the Closing Date of the Merger that the transferee agrees to become a party
to
this Agreement, and (ii) the obligations under this Agreement following
the
Closing Date of the Merger shall terminate with respect to any Subject
Shares
that are sold or otherwise transferred by the Stockholder.
5. Covenants
of Stockholder.
The
Stockholder covenants and agrees for the benefit of IMSI and IMSI Delaware
that,
until the Expiration Date, Stockholder will not:
(a) sell,
transfer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, assign, tender or otherwise dispose
of,
or enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or understanding
with
respect to the sale, transfer, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, assignment,
tender or other disposition of, (i) any Subject Shares or any interest
therein,
or (ii) any Company Options and Other Rights or any interest therein;
provided,
however,
that
Stockholder may convert, exercise or exchange Company Options and Other
Rights
into or for shares of Company Capital Stock in which event such shares
of
Capital Stock shall become and be deemed Subject Shares subject to all
the terms
and conditions of this Agreement;
(b) grant
any
powers of attorney or proxies or consents in respect of any of the Subject
Shares, deposit any of such Subject Shares into a voting trust, or enter
into a
voting agreement with respect to any of such Subject Shares; and
(c) take
any
other action with respect to the Subject Shares that would in any way restrict,
limit or interfere with the performance of Stockholder's obligations hereunder
or the transactions contemplated hereby and the Merger Agreement.
6. Representations
and Warranties of Stockholder.
Stockholder represents and warrants to IMSI and IMSI Delaware as
follows:
(a) As
of the
date of this Agreement and at all times through the Expiration
Date:
(i) Stockholder
is and will be the Beneficial Owner (free and clear of any encumbrances
or
restrictions) of the outstanding shares of Company Capital Stock set forth
under
the heading "Shares of Company Capital Stock Beneficially Owned", on the
signature page hereof.
(ii) Stockholder
is and will be the Beneficial Owner (free and clear of any encumbrances
or
restrictions) of the outstanding Company Options and Other Rights set forth
under the heading "Company Options and Other Rights Beneficially Owned"
on the
signature page hereof (except to the extent that such Company Options and
Other
Rights are converted into, exercised or exchanged for shares of Company
Capital
Stock); and
(iii) Stockholder
does not directly or indirectly Beneficially Own any shares of Company
Capital
Stock or Company Options or Other Rights or other securities of the Company,
other than the shares of Company Capital Stock and Company Options and
Other
Rights set forth on the signature page hereof.
(b) Stockholder
has and will have the legal capacity, power and authority to enter into
and
perform all of Stockholder's obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement
has been duly executed and delivered by Stockholder and, if Stockholder
is a
corporation or partnership, has been duly authorized by all requisite corporate
or partnership action of Stockholder, as the case may be, and upon its
execution
and delivery by IMSI and IMSI Delaware, will constitute a legal, valid
and
binding obligation of Stockholder, enforceable against Stockholder in accordance
with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting
or
relating to creditors rights generally, and the availability of injunctive
relief and other equitable remedies.
(c) The
execution, delivery and performance by Stockholder of this Agreement will
not
(i) conflict with, require a consent, waiver or approval under, or result
in a
breach of or default under, any of the terms of any contract, commitment
or
other obligation (written or oral) to which Stockholder is a party or by
which
any of Stockholder's assets may be bound, and, if Stockholder is a corporation
or partnership, the organizational documents of Stockholder, or (ii) violate
any
order, writ injunction, decree, judgment, order, statute, rule or regulation
applicable to Stockholder or any of its assets.
(d) No
filing
with, and no permit, authorization, consent or approval of, any state or
federal
public body or authority is necessary for the execution of this Agreement
by
Stockholder and the consummation by Stockholder of the transactions contemplated
hereby.
7. Adjustments;
Additional Shares.
In the
event (a) of any stock dividend, stock split, merger, recapitalization,
reclassification, combination, exchange of shares or the like of the capital
stock of the Company on, of or affecting the Subject Shares or (b) that
Stockholder shall become the Beneficial Owner of any additional shares
of
Company Capital Stock or other securities entitling the holder thereof
to vote
or give consent with respect to the matters set forth in Section 2(a),
then the
terms of this Agreement shall apply to the shares of Company Capital Stock
or
other instruments or documents held by Stockholder immediately following
the
effectiveness of the events described in clause (a) or Stockholder becoming
the
Beneficial Owner thereof as described in clause (b), as though, in either
case,
they were Subject Shares hereunder.
8. Amendments
and Waivers.
Any
provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such
amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment,
by
each party to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party
against
whom the waiver is to be effective. No failure or delay by any party in
exercising any right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof,
nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or
further
exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.
To the
maximum extent permitted by Law, (a) no waiver that may be given by a party
shall be applicable except in the specific instance for which it was given
and
(b) no notice to or demand on one party shall be deemed to be a waiver
of any
obligation of such party or the right of the party giving such notice or
demand
to take further action without notice or demand.
9. Assignment.
This
Agreement may not be assigned by either party hereto without the prior
written
consent of the other party. Subject to the foregoing, all of the terms
and
provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon
the parties hereto and their respective executors, heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns.
10. Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement and the documents, instruments and other agreements specifically
referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto, set forth the entire
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
Any and
all previous agreements and understandings between or among the parties
regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, are superseded
by
this Agreement.
11. Notices.
Any
notice, request, demand, waiver, consent, approval or other communication
which
is required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed
given
(a) on the date established by the sender as having been delivered personally;
(b) on the date delivered by a private courier as established by the sender
by
evidence obtained from the courier; (c) on the date sent by facsimile,
with
confirmation of transmission, if sent during normal business hours of the
recipient, if not, then on the next business day; or (d) on the fifth day
after
the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid. Such communications, to be valid, must be addressed as
follows:
If
to
IMSI or IMSI Delaware, to:
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
75
Rowland Way
Novato,
CA 94945
Attn:
Martin Wade III, Chief Executive Officer
Facsimile:
(415) 897-2544
With
a
required copy to:
Morgan,
Lewis & Bockius, LLP
2
Palo
Alto Square
3000
El
Camino Real, Suite 700
Attn:
Tom
Kellerman
Facsimile:
(650) 843-4001
If
to
Stockholder:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Attn:_____________________
Facsimile:_________________
With
a
required copy to:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Attn:_____________________
Facsimile:_________________
or
to
such other address or to the attention of such Person or Persons as the
recipient party has specified by prior written notice to the sending party
(or
in the case of counsel, to such other readily ascertainable business address
as
such counsel may hereafter maintain). If more than one method for sending
notice
as set forth above is used, the earliest notice date established as set
forth
above shall control.
12. Captions.
All
captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only,
do
not form a part of this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning
or
interpretation of this Agreement.
13. Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and either party may execute
such
counterpart, both of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed
to be an
original and which counterparts taken together shall constitute but one
and the
same instrument.
14. Severability;
Enforcement.
Any
provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or
unenforceability without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining
provisions hereof, and any such invalidity or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision
in any
other jurisdiction.
15. Specific
Performance.
Stockholder acknowledges that the agreements contained in this Agreement
are an
integral part of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement,
and
that, without these agreements, IMSI and IMSI Delaware would not enter
into the
Merger Agreement, and acknowledges that damages would be an inadequate
remedy
for any breach by Stockholder of the provisions of this Agreement. Accordingly,
Stockholder agrees that Stockholder's obligations hereunder shall be
specifically enforceable and Stockholder shall not take any action to impede
the
other from seeking to enforce such right of specific performance.
16. Governing
Law.
This
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance
with
the Laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice
of Law
or conflict of Laws rules or provisions (whether of the State of California
or
any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of
any
jurisdiction other than the State of California. Each party irrevocably
submits
to the exclusive jurisdiction of (a) California, and (b) the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California, for the purposes
of any
Action arising out of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby.
Each party agrees to commence any such Action either in the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California or if such Action
may not
be brought in such court for jurisdictional reasons, in the Superior Court
of
the State of California, Santa Clara County. Each party further agrees
that
service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered
mail to
such party's respective address set forth above shall be effective service
of
process for any Action in California with respect to any matters to which
it has
submitted to jurisdiction in this Section 15. Each party irrevocably and
unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any Action
arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in
(i) the
United States District Court for the Northern District of California, or
(ii)
the Superior Court of the State of California Santa Clara County, and hereby
further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead
or claim
in any such court that any such Action brought in any such court has been
brought in an inconvenient forum.
[Signature
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto
all
as of the day and year first above written.
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER
SOFTWARE,
INC.
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Title:
BROADCASTER,
INC.
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Title:
ACCM
ACQUISITION CORP.
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Title:
If
stockholder is a natural person |
STOCKHOLDER
|
______________________________
(Signature)
______________________________
Print
Name
If
stockholder is a business or other entity |
STOCKHOLDER
|
___________________________
Name
By:
_____________________________
Name:
Title:
Number
and class of shares of Capital Stock: |
______________________________
|
______________________________
______________________________
Number
of Company Options and Other Rights: |
______________________________
|
______________________________
______________________________
Annex
F
JOINT
OPERATING AGREEMENT
THIS
JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT ("Agreement")
is
entered into as of August 8, 2005, between AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
and
International Microcomputer Software, Inc., a California corporation
("IMSI").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the Company and IMSI have
entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger
Agreement”),
pursuant to which the Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement;
WHEREAS,
the Company and IMSI desire to cooperate in the management and operation of
the
Company;
WHEREAS,
the Company desires to issue and sell to IMSI a Note in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit
A
(the
"Note")
in an
amount up to the Maximum Available Credit (as defined below); and
WHEREAS,
the Company desires to sell, and IMSI desires to purchase, the Note on the
terms
and conditions set forth herein;
AGREEMENT:
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the respective
representations and warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein and
in
the Merger Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy
and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending
to
be legally bound, agree as follows:
I. |
JOINT
OPERATION OF THE COMPANY
|
1. Operating
Budget; Joint Operating Plan.
Between
the date hereof and the Termination Date (as defined below), the parties (i)
intend to cooperate in the development of certain capabilities of the Company;
(ii) intend to explore certain methods to integrate the parties’ existing
capabilities, as determined by the Joint Operating Committee (as defined below)
and set forth in a Joint Operating Plan (“Joint
Operating Plan”);
and
(iii) shall use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the operation of
the
Company in accordance with an Operating Budget which shall be delivered by
the
Company to the Joint Operating Committee within five (5) days of the date hereof
(“Operating
Budget”);
provided
that,
without the prior notice to the IMSI Representative (as defined below), in
no
event shall the Company take any action, or omit to take any action, that is
inconsistent with the Joint Operating Plan or could reasonably be expected
to
result in the failure by the Company to comply with the Operating Budget.
2. Joint
Operating Committee.
For
administration of the Joint Operating Plan the parties shall establish an
operating committee (the “Joint
Operating Committee”).
The
Joint Operating Committee shall have a maximum of four (4) members, with equal
numbers of representatives from the Company and IMSI. Any determinations made
by
the Joint Operating Committee must be made by a majority of members. The Joint
Operating Committee will have the following initial members:
For
IMSI: Martin
Wade, III and Robert O’Callahan
For
the
Company: Andrew
Garroni and Nolan Quan
Each
Party may change its members of the Joint Operating Committee only with the
approval of the other party.
3. The
Joint
Operating Committee will be responsible for the establishment and progress
of
the Joint Operating Plan. Meetings of the Joint Operating Committee may be
requested by either IMSI or the Company upon reasonable notice to the other,
and
may be held in person or by telephone. In-person meetings shall occur at least
once per month until the Termination Date unless waived by both parties and
must
include at least one (1) representative from IMSI and at least one (1)
representative from the Company. The results of each meeting will be documented
in writing within one (1) week after the meeting by the Company and will include
at a minimum:
(a) progress
to date;
(b) technical
difficulties encountered to date;
(c) anticipated
difficulties which might impact schedules; and
(d) action
plans to address any anticipated or existing problems.
4. Records.
Each
party shall keep and maintain adequate records and reports to enable it to
furnish the Joint Operating Committee with complete and accurate information
regarding all aspects of the Joint Operating Plan.
1. Definitions.
(a) "Advance"
means
an advance under the Line.
(b) "Line"
means
the line of credit made available by IMSI to the Company up to the Maximum
Available Credit.
(c) "Effective
Time"
means
the Effective Time, as defined in the Merger Agreement.
(d) "Maximum
Available Credit"
means
$3,000,000.
(e) "Term"
means
the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the Termination
Date.
(f) "Termination
Date"
means
the earlier to occur of (a) the Effective Time or (b) the date on which the
Merger Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 9.1 thereto.
2. Line
of Credit.
(a) Line
of Credit Established.
Subject
to the terms and conditions hereof, commencing on the date hereof and expiring
on the Termination Date, IMSI hereby agrees, from time to time during the Term,
to extend one or more Advances, the aggregate of which at any time shall not
exceed the Maximum Available Credit. From and after the Termination Date, IMSI
shall have no obligation to make Advances.
(b) Note.
On the
date hereof, the Company shall execute and deliver a Note payable to IMSI in
the
original principal amount of the Maximum Available Credit. Each Advance from
time to time shall be deemed evi-denced by the Note, which is deemed
incorporated in this Agreement by reference and made part hereof.
(c) Line
Interest Rate.
Advances shall bear interest on the unpaid principal balance outstanding at
any
time from the Funding Date of each such Advance to maturity (or repayment)
at
the rate of 8% per annum (the "Line
Interest Rate")
or
such lesser rate permitted by applicable law, if the Line Interest Rate would
violate applicable law. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 365-day
year, but charged for the actual number of days elapsed. "Funding
Date"
means,
with respect to any Advance, the date on which such Advance is made to the
Company.
(d) Funding
Requests.
(i) Upon
satisfaction of all conditions precedent set forth in Section 2(f), IMSI will
make an Advance (the "Initial
Advance")
to the
Company in the aggregate amount set forth in the Operating Budget.
(ii) At
any
time and from time to time during the Term until the Termination Date, the
Company may request one or more Advances by submitting to IMSI a completed
and
executed Funding Request in a form reasonably satisfactory to IMSI
("Funding
Request")
no
later than three (3) business days prior to the Funding Date of such Advance.
Each such Advance shall be in the aggregate amount of not less than the amount
specified in the Operating Budget (or, if less, the remaining amount available
under the Line). Subject to the provisions of this Section 2 and upon
satisfaction of all conditions precedent set forth in Section 2(f), IMSI shall
make the Advance on the proposed Funding Date in accordance with the Company's
Funding Request.
(e) Maximum
Available Credit.
The
aggregate amount of principal which the Company may have outstanding under
the
Line at any time shall not exceed the Maximum Available Credit. In no event
shall IMSI have any obligation to extend credit to the Company in excess of
the
Maximum Available Credit. The Company agrees, without notice or demand, to
repay
within three (3) business days any principal balance of the Line in excess
of
the Maximum Available Credit.
(f) Conditions.
(i) Conditions
Precedent to Initial Advance.
(a)
The
Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to IMSI, in form and substance
satisfactory to IMSI and its counsel, in addition to this Agreement, the
following documents and instruments and the following conditions shall have
been
satisfied:
(1) The
Company shall have filed the Certificate of Designation attached hereto as
Exhibit
B;
(2) The
Company shall have executed and delivered the Note to IMSI.
(3) The
Company shall have delivered to IMSI’s counsel (i) copies of all corporate
documents of the Company as IMSI shall reasonably request, and (ii) a
certificate having attached thereto resolutions approved by the Company's
Board of Directors authorizing the transactions contemplated hereby and the
Notes.
(b)
The
Operating Budget shall have been determined by the Joint Operating Committee,
which Operating Budget shall, among other things, specify the amount of the
Initial Advance.
(ii) Conditions
Precedent to All Advances.
The
agreement of IMSI to make any Advances on or after the date hereof is subject
to
satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
(1) The
Certificate of Designation shall continue to be in effect;
(2) IMSI
shall have timely received a Funding Request as required under Section 2(d)
hereof.
(3) The
Company shall have delivered to IMSI, a certificate, dated as of the date of
the
Advance, signed by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company certifying (i)
the
compliance in all material respects with all covenants and agreements herein
and
(ii) the Company’s compliance with the Operating Budget and a detailed
description of the need of the Company for such additional funding and (iii)
the
truth of all representations and warranties contained herein with the same
effect as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent such
representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier
date.
(4) No
injunction, writ, restraining order, or other order of any nature prohibiting,
directly or indirectly, the extending of such credit shall have been issued
and
remain in force by any governmental authority against the Company or
IMSI.
(5) The
Joint
Operating Committee shall have unanimously approved in writing the Funding
Request.
3. Representations
and Warranties of the Company.
The
Company represents and warrants to IMSI as follows:
(a) Authorization;
Binding Obligation.
All
corporate action on the part of the Company necessary for the authorization
of
this Agreement, the Note and the performance of all obligations of the Company
hereunder and thereunder have been taken. This Agreement constitutes, and the
Note, when executed and delivered, will constitute, valid and binding
obligations of the Company enforceable in accordance with their terms, except
as
limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium
or
other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors' rights,
and (ii) general principles of equity that restrict the availability of
equitable remedies.
(b) Absence
of Conflicts; Consents.
(i) The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Note by the Company does not,
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (in
each case, with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice), will
not, directly or indirectly, (A) violate the provisions of any of the charter
documents of the Company, (B) violate or constitute a default, an event of
default or an event creating rights of acceleration, termination, cancellation,
imposition of additional obligations or loss of rights under any contract to
which the Company is a party or by which the Company or any of its assets is
bound, (C) violate or conflict with any law, authorization or governmental
order
applicable to the Company, or give any governmental entity or other person
the
right to challenge any of the transactions contemplated hereby or to exercise
any remedy, obtain any relief under or revoke or otherwise modify any rights
held under, any such law, authorization or governmental order, or (D) result
in
the creation of any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge,
title retention or other encumbrance (collectively, "Liens")
upon
any of the assets owned or used by the Company, except for any such violations,
conflicts, defaults and events referred to in clause (B) and for any such
violations, conflicts, challenges, remedies, relief, revocations, modifications
or Liens referred to in clauses (C) and (D) that would not in the aggregate
be
material to the Company.
(ii) No
consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration
or
filing with, any governmental entity or other person, is required by or with
respect to the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Note, except for such consents, approvals, orders,
authorizations, registrations, declarations and filings as may be required
under
applicable federal and state securities laws.
(c) Proceeds.
The
Company shall use the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Note for the
operation of the business of the company and for other general corporate
purposes and as provided in the Operating Budget and the Joint Operating
Plan.
(d) Merger
Agreement.
The
representations and warranties of the Company contained in the Merger Agreement
are true and correct in all material respects.
4. Representations
and Warranties of IMSI.
IMSI
represents and warrants to the Company that:
(a) Requisite
Power and Authority.
All
action on the part of IMSI necessary for the authorization of this Agreement,
the Note and the performance of all obligations of IMSI hereunder and thereunder
have been taken. This Agreement constitutes, and the Note, when executed and
delivered, will constitute, valid and binding obligations of IMSI enforceable
in
accordance with their terms, except as limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application
affecting enforcement of creditors' rights, and (ii) general principles of
equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
(b) Investment
Representations.
IMSI
understands that the Note has not been registered under the Securities Act
of
1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act").
IMSI
also understands that the Note is being offered and sold pursuant to an
exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act based in part upon
IMSI's representations contained in the Agreement.
(c) Experience;
Risk.
IMSI
has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that IMSI
is
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the purchase of the Note and
the
shares of the Company's capital stock issuable pursuant to the terms thereof
(the "Shares")
and of
protecting IMSI's interests in connection therewith. IMSI is able to fend for
itself in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and has the ability
to
bear the economic risk of the investment, including complete loss of the
investment.
(d) Investment.
IMSI is
acquiring the Note and the Shares for investment for its own account, not as
a
nominee or agent, and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with,
any
distribution thereof, and IMSI has no present intention of selling, granting
any
participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. IMSI understands that
the
Note and the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act and
applicable state securities laws (collectively, the “Acts”)
by
reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Acts
which depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment
intent and the accuracy of IMSI's representations as expressed
herein.
(e) Restricted
Securities.
IMSI
understands that the Note and the Shares will be "restricted securities" under
applicable securities laws in as much as they are being acquired from the
Company in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under such
laws and applicable regulations the Note and the Shares may be resold without
registration under the Acts only in certain limited circumstances. IMSI
acknowledges that the Note and the Shares must be held indefinitely unless
subsequently registered under the Acts or an exemption from such registration
is
available.
5. Covenants
of the Company.
(a) Affirmative
Covenants.
From
the date hereof until the Termination Date, the Company will, unless IMSI shall
otherwise consent in writing:
(i) Certificate
of Designation.
The
Company shall cause the Certificate of Designation to be in full force and
effect.
(ii) Merger
Agreement.
The
Company shall comply in all material respects with the covenants and agreements
contained in the Merger Agreement.
(iii) Indemnification.
The
Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless
IMSI
and IMSI's directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys and shareholders
from and against any and all losses, damages, expenses or liabilities of any
kind or nature from any suits, claims, or demands, including reasonable counsel
fees incurred in evaluating or defending any such claim, suffered by any of
them
and caused by, relating to, arising out of, resulting from, or in any way
connected with this Agreement or the Note and any transaction contemplated
therein unless resulting from acts, omissions or conduct of IMSI constituting
gross negligence or willful misconduct. This covenant shall survive payment
of
the Note and the termination or satisfaction of this Agreement.
(iv) IMSI
hereby indemnifies and agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless the Company
and the Company's directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys and
shareholders from and against any and all losses, damages, expenses or
liabilities of any kind or nature from any suits, claims, or demands, including
reasonable counsel fees incurred in evaluating or defending any such claim,
suffered by any of them and caused by, relating to, arising out of, resulting
from, or in any way connected with this Agreement or the Note and any
transaction contemplated therein unless resulting from acts, omissions or
conduct of the Company constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct.
This
covenant shall survive payment of the Note and the termination or satisfaction
of this Agreement
(b) Negative
Covenants.
From
the date hereof until the Termination Date, the Company shall not do any of
the
following without the prior written consent of IMSI:
(i) Indebtedness.
Incur,
create, assume, or permit to exist any indebtedness (not including trade
payables incurred in the ordinary course of business) except the indebtedness
under this Agreement and the Note.
(ii) Liens
and Encumbrances.
Create,
assume or permit to exist any Lien upon any of the Collateral, or any of its
other properties or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired other than
(A) liens for taxes which are not delinquent or are being contested in good
faith, (B) deposits or pledges to secure obligations under worker's
compensation, social security or similar laws, (C) statutory liens of landlords
and liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen and other liens
imposed by law created in the ordinary course of business for amounts not yet
due or which are being contested in good faith, and (D) liens existing on the
date hereof and disclosed in the Schedule of Exceptions to the Merger Agreement
(“Permitted
Liens”).
(c) Conversion
of Note.
(i) At
the
Effective Time, the Note shall be surrendered to the Company without payment
and
treated as a capital contribution to the Company on its books and
records.
(ii) Upon
the
termination of the Merger Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1 thereto, the Note
and the principal amount of any Advances and interest thereon shall convert
without further action by the Company or IMSI into the right to receive
Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Conversion
Stock”)
the
terms of which are set forth in the Certificate of Designation.
6. Post-Signing
Covenant.
The
Company agrees to take any and all action as is necessary or desirable to
authorize, reserve and issue any shares of the Company's capital stock that
are
issuable pursuant to the Note and that are issuable upon the conversion or
exercise of such Notes promptly upon a determination of the terms of such
securities.
7. Miscellaneous.
(a) Governing
Law.
This
Agreement and the Note shall be governed, construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect
to
principles of conflicts of law and choice of law that would cause the laws
of
any other jurisdiction to apply.
(b) Jurisdiction.
Each
party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of (i) California,
and
(ii) the United States District Court for the Northern District of California,
for the purposes of any action, suit or proceeding, claim, arbitration or
litigation (“Action”)
arising out of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby. Each
party
agrees to commence any such Action either in the United States District Court
for the Northern District of California or if such Action may not be brought
in
such court for jurisdictional reasons, in the Superior Court of the State of
California Santa Clara County. Each party further agrees that service of any
process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to such party's
respective address set forth above shall be effective service of process for
any
Action in California with respect to any matters to which it has submitted
to
jurisdiction in this Section 11.5. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally
waives any objection to the laying of venue of any Action arising out of this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in (i) the United States
District Court for the Northern District of California, or (ii) the Superior
Court of the State of California Santa Clara County, and hereby further
irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in
any
such court that any such Action brought in any such court has been brought
in an
inconvenient forum.
(c) Successors
and Assigns.
This
Agreement may not be assigned, conveyed or transferred without the prior written
consent of the Company and IMSI and any such attempted assignment, conveyance
or
transfer shall be null and void.
(d) Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement, the exhibits and schedules hereto, the Note delivered pursuant to
the
terms hereof and the Merger Agreement and any exhibits or ancillary agreements
thereto constitute the full and entire understanding and agreement between
the
parties with regard to the subjects hereof and no party shall be liable or
bound
to any other in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements except as specifically set forth herein and therein. Any previous
agreement among the parties relative to the specific subject matter hereof
is
superseded by this Agreement.
(e) Severability.
In case
any provision of the Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not
in
any way be affected or impaired thereby.
(f) Amendment
or Waiver.
(i) Subject
to Section 2(b) of this Agreement, this Agreement and the Note may be amended,
and any term or provision of this Agreement and of the Note may be waived,
(either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or
prospectively) upon the written consent of the Company and IMSI. Any amendment
of this Agreement or the Note, or waiver of any term or provision of this
Agreement or the Note effected in accordance with this Agreement, shall be
binding upon IMSI under this Agreement.
(g) Notices.
All
notices required or permitted hereunder shall comply with Section 11.1 of the
Merger Agreement.
(h) Expenses.
Each
party shall pay all costs and expenses that it incurs with respect to the
negotiation, execution, delivery and performance of the Agreement.
(i) Titles
and Subtitles.
The
titles of the sections and subsections of the Agreement are for convenience
of
reference only and are not to be considered in construing this
Agreement.
(j) Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
be
an original, but all of which together shall constitute one
instrument.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed the Joint Operating Agreement
as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.
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ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
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INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT
A
FORM
OF NOTE
NEITHER
THIS NOTE NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION HEREOF HAVE BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES
LAWS. NEITHER THIS NOTE NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION HEREOF
MAY
BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS,
OR
(B) IN A TRANSACTION WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT
OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS NOTE IS SUBJECT
TO THAT CERTAIN JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST __, 2005 BETWEEN
THE
COMPANY AND INTERNATIONAL MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
CONVERTIBLE
PROMISSORY NOTE
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August__,
2005
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For
value
received, AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with
its
successors and assigns, the "Company"),
promises to pay to International Microcomputer Software, Inc. (the "Holder"),
unless this Note is earlier converted pursuant to Section 2, the maximum
principal sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000), together with any and
all
interest accrued but unpaid thereon. Advances shall be noted in the attached
Record of Advances by the Company; provided,
however,
that
the Company’s failure to make such notations shall not affect the obligations of
the Company hereunder. This Note is issued pursuant to that certain Joint
Operating Agreement dated as of the date hereof between the Company and the
Holder (the "Joint
Operating Agreement")
and
any defined terms not herein defined shall have the meaning set forth in
the
Joint Operating Agreement. In addition to the terms and conditions of the
Joint
Operating Agreement, this Note is subject to the following terms and
conditions.
1. Maturity.
1.1 Maturity
Date.
Unless
earlier converted as provided in Section 2, this Note, all principal amounts
of
Advances and interest thereon will automatically mature and be due and payable
ten (10) days following the termination of the Merger Agreement (the
"Maturity
Date").
1.2 Interest.
(a) Advances
shall bear interest on the unpaid principal balance outstanding at any time
from
the Funding Date of each such Advance to maturity (or repayment) at the rate
of
8% (the "Line
Interest Rate")
or
such lesser rate permitted by applicable law, if the Line Interest Rate would
violate applicable law. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 365-day
year, but charged for the actual number of days elapsed. "Funding
Date"
means,
with respect to any Advance, the date on which such Advance is made to the
Company.
(b) Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if during any period for which interest is computed hereunder,
the amount of interest provided for in this Note, together with all fees,
charges and other payments which are treated as interest under applicable
law,
would exceed the amount of such interest computed on the basis of the Highest
Lawful Rate, the Company shall not be obligated to pay, and the Holder shall
not
be entitled to charge, collect, receive, reserve or take, interest in excess
of
the Highest Lawful Rate, and during any such period the interest payable
hereunder shall be computed on the basis of the Highest Lawful Rate. As used
herein, "Highest
Lawful Rate"
means
the maximum non-usurious rate of interest, as in effect from time to time,
which
may be charged, contracted for, reserved, received or collected by the Holder
in
connection with this Note under applicable law.
1.3 Prepayment.
The
Company shall not have the right to prepay the unpaid principal amount or
any
part thereof without the prior written consent of the Holder, which consent
may
be withheld in the Holder's sole discretion. Any prepayment of the principal
sum
permitted by the Holder shall be accompanied by any and all interest accrued
on
the principal amount being prepaid.
2. Conversion.
2.1 Automatic
Conversion upon Effective Time of Merger.
At the
Effective Time, this Note shall be surrendered to the Company without payment
and any Advances and the interest thereon shall be treated as a capital
contribution to the Company on its books and records.
2.2 Automatic
Conversion upon Effective Termination of the Merger Agreement.
Upon
the termination of the Merger Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1 thereto,
this
Note and the principal amount of any Advances and accrued interest thereon
shall
convert without further action by the Company or Parent into the right to
receive that number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock of the Company
(the
“Series
A Preferred Stock”),
the
terms of which are set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Company,
determined by dividing the principal amount of any Advances and interest
thereon
by the Original Series A Issue Price (as defined in the Certificate of
Designation of the Company).
2.3 Mechanics
and Effect of Conversion.
(a) No
fractional shares will be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of
any
fractional share to which the Holder would otherwise be entitled, the Company
will pay to the Holder in cash the unconverted Outstanding Amount that would
otherwise be converted into such fractional share.
(b) In
the
event that this Note is converted into Series A Preferred Stock pursuant
to
Section 2.2, the Holder shall surrender this Note, duly endorsed, to the
Company
and, at its expense, the Company will issue and deliver to such Holder, a
certificate or certificates representing the number of shares of Series A
Preferred Stock to which such Holder is entitled upon such conversion, together
with a check payable to the Holder for any cash amounts in lieu of fractional
shares as described in clause (a) above.
2.4 Termination
of Rights.
Upon
conversion of this Note in accordance with this Section 2, all rights with
respect to this Note shall terminate, whether or not the Note has been
surrendered for cancellation, and the Company will be forever released from
all
of its obligations and liabilities under this Note except its obligations
pursuant to Section 2.3(b).
3. Payment.
Except
as set forth herein, all payments shall be made in lawful money of the United
States of America at the principal offices of the Company. Payment shall
be
credited first to any accrued interest then due and payable and the remainder
applied to principal. In addition to all other sums payable under this Note,
the
Company also agrees to pay to the Holder, on demand, all reasonable costs
and
expenses (including attorneys' fees and legal expenses) incurred by the Holder
in the enforcement of the Company's obligations under this Note.
4. Transfer;
Successors and Assigns.
This
Note may be transferred only upon surrender of the original Note for
registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a duly executed
written instrument of transfer. Thereupon, a new note for the same principal
amount and interest will be issued to, and registered in the name, of, the
transferee. Interest and principal are payable only to the registered holder
of
this Note. The terms and conditions of this Note shall inure to the benefit
of
and binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the parties.
5. Governing
Law.
This
Note and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and
obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted
in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect
to
principles of conflicts of law and choice of law that would cause the laws
of
any other jurisdiction to apply.
6. Notices.
Any
notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder
shall
be in writing and given as provided in the Joint Operating Agreement.
7. Amendments
and Waivers.
This
Note and any term hereof may be amended, waived, discharged or terminated
only
by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement
of such
amendment, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No waivers of any
term,
condition or provision of this Note, in any one or more instances, shall
be
deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such
term,
condition or provision.
8. Headings.
The
headings in this Note are for purposes of reference only, and shall not limit
or
otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
9. Presentment.
The
Company hereby waives diligence, demand, presentment for payment, protest
and
notice of protest, notice of acceleration, and all other notices or demands
of
any kind except as expressly provided herein.
10. Delay
or Omission not Waiver of Default.
No
delay or omission of the Holder to exercise any right or power accruing upon
any
Event of Default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed
to
be a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be duly executed and
delivered by its authorized officer, as of the date first above written.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
By:
________________________________
Name:
Title:
Address:
Facsimile:
AGREED
TO
AND ACCEPTED:
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER
SOFTWARE,
INC.
________________________________
Address:
Facsimile:
RECORD
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EXHIBIT
B
CERTIFICATE
OF DESIGNATION
of
SERIES
A
PREFERRED STOCK
of
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
(Pursuant
to Section 242 of the
Delaware
General Corporation Law)
August
__, 2005
The
undersigned, Robert Walther, hereby certifies that:
A. He
is the
duly elected and acting Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, respectively,
of
AccessMedia Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”).
B. The
authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock is 5,000,000, none of which
have
been designated or issued.
C. Pursuant
to the authority given by the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation, the
Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board
of Directors”)
has
duly adopted the following recitals and resolutions:
WHEREAS,
the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation authorizes a class of
Preferred Stock comprising of 5,000,000 shares issuable from time to time
in one
or more series; and
WHEREAS,
the Board of Directors is authorized to fix or alter the rights, preferences,
privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any wholly unissued
series of Preferred Stock including but not limited to conversion rights,
voting
rights and the liquidation preference, and the number of shares constituting
and
such series and the designation thereof, or any of them; and
WHEREAS,
the Corporation heretofore has not issued or designated any series of Preferred
Stock, and it is the desire of the Board of Directors of the Corporation,
pursuant to its authority as aforesaid, to fix the rights, privileges,
preferences, restrictions and other matters relating to the Series A Preferred
Stock and the number of shares constituting such series;
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors does hereby provide
for
the issue of a series of Preferred Stock constituting 5,000,0001
shares
designated as “Series A Preferred Stock” and does hereby fix the rights,
privileges, preferences, and restrictions and other matters relating to the
Series A Preferred Stock as follows:
Series A
Preferred Stock:
Section
1. Designation
and Amount.
The
shares of such series shall be designated as "Series A Preferred Stock"
(the "Series
A Preferred Stock")
and
the number of shares constituting the Series A Preferred Stock shall be five
million (5,000,000). Such number of shares may be increased or decreased
by
resolution of the Board of Directors; provided,
that no
decrease shall reduce the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock to
a
number less than the number of shares then outstanding plus the number of
shares
reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase
Series A Preferred Stock.
Section
2. Dividend
Provisions.
Subject
to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock which may from time to time come
into
existence, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled
to receive dividends, out of any assets legally available therefor, prior
and in
preference to any declaration or payment of any dividend (payable other than
in
Common Stock or other securities and rights convertible into or entitling
the
holder thereof to receive, directly or indirectly, additional shares of Common
Stock of the Corporation) on the Common Stock of the Corporation, at the
rate of
$0.08 per share per annum at the beginning of each calendar quarter beginning
after the first issuance of Series A Preferred Stock, provided,
however,
in the
event a cash dividend is declared on the Series A Preferred Stock, the
Corporation may, at its option, declare and pay the corresponding dividend
on
shares of Series A Preferred Stock by issuance of additional shares of fully
paid and nonassessable shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The number of
shares
of Series A Preferred Stock to be issued in lieu of cash shall be determined
by
dividing the amount of the cash dividend per share by the Original Series
A
Issue Price. No fractional shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be issued
as
a dividend. Instead, the aggregate number of shares of Series A Preferred
Stock
issued to each record holder shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
The
payment of dividends to holders of Series A Preferred Stock in shares of
Series
A Preferred Stock as set forth above shall constitute full payment of such
dividend. Dividends shall accrue on each share (including any shares issued
as
dividends) from the date of issuance, and shall accrue from day to day, whether
or not earned or declared. Such dividends shall be cumulative so that, except
as
provided below, if such dividends in respect of any previous or current annual
dividend period, at the annual rate specified above, shall not have been
paid
the deficiency shall first be fully paid before any dividend or other
distribution shall be paid on or declared and set apart for the Common Stock.
Cumulative dividends with respect to a share of Series A Preferred Stock
which
are accrued, payable and/or in arrears shall, upon conversion of such share
to
Common Stock, subject to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock which may
from
time to time come into existence, be paid to the extent assets are legally
available therefor and any amounts for which assets are not legally available
shall be paid promptly as assets become legally available therefor; any partial
payment will be made pro rata among the holders of such shares.
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The
actual number of shares to be issued would equal a number
of Series A
Preferred shares that will represent a percentage of the
total outstanding
capital stock of AccessMedia Networks, Inc. after giving
effect to such
issuance determined by dividing (i) the total dollar amount
advanced
pursuant to the Note, plus all accrued interest thereon (the
“Advance”) by
(ii) the amount of the Advance plus
$25,000,000.
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Unless
full dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock for all past dividend periods
and
the then current dividend period shall have been paid or declared and a sum
sufficient for the payment thereof set apart: (A) no dividend whatsoever
(other
than a dividend payable solely in Common Stock or other securities and rights
convertible into or entitling the holder thereof to receive, directly or
indirectly, additional shares of Common Stock) shall be paid or declared,
and no
distribution shall be made, on any Common Stock, and (B) no shares of Common
Stock shall be purchased, redeemed, or acquired by the corporation and no
funds
shall be paid into or set aside or made available for a sinking fund for
the
purchase, redemption, or acquisition thereof; provided, however, that this
restriction shall not apply to the repurchase of shares of Common Stock held
by
employees, officers, directors, consultants or other persons performing services
for the corporation or any wholly-owned subsidiary (including, but not by
way of
limitation, distributors and sales representatives) that are subject to
restrictive stock purchase agreements under which the corporation has the
option
to repurchase such shares at cost upon the occurrence of certain events,
such as
the termination of employment.
Section
3. Liquidation
Preference.
(a)
In
the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation,
either voluntary or involuntary, subject to the rights of series of Preferred
Stock that may from time to time come into existence, the holders of Series
A
Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to
any
distribution of any of the assets of the Corporation to the holders of Common
Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, an amount per share equal to
the sum
of (i) $1.00 for each outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock (the
“Original
Series A Issue Price”)
and
(ii) all declared or accumulated but unpaid dividends on such shares. If
upon
the occurrence of such event, the assets and funds thus distributed among
the
holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be insufficient to permit the
payment to such holders of the full aforesaid preferential amounts, then,
subject to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock that may from time to
time
come into existence, the entire assets and funds of the Corporation legally
available for distribution shall be distributed ratably among the holders
of the
Series A Preferred Stock in proportion to the amount of such stock owned
by each
such holder.
(b) Upon
the
completion of the distribution required by subparagraph (a) of this Section
2
and any other distribution that may be required with respect to series of
Preferred Stock that may from time to time come into existence, if assets
remain
in the Corporation, the holders of the Common Stock of the Corporation, shall
receive all of the remaining assets of the Corporation.
(c)
(i) For
purposes of this Section 2, a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Corporation shall be deemed to be occasioned by, or to include, (A) the
acquisition of the Corporation by another entity by means of any transaction
or
series of related transactions (including, without limitation, any
reorganization, merger or consolidation but, excluding any merger effected
exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Corporation);
or (B)
a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation; unless
the
Corporation’s stockholders of record as constituted immediately prior to such
acquisition or sale will, immediately after such acquisition or sale (by
virtue
of securities issued as consideration for the Corporation’s acquisition or sale
or otherwise) hold at least 50% of the voting power of the surviving or
acquiring entity.
(ii)
In
any of such events, if the consideration received by the Corporation is other
than cash, its value will be deemed its fair market value. Any securities
shall
be valued as follows:
(A)
Securities not subject to investment letter or other similar restrictions
on
free marketability:
(1)
If
traded on a securities exchange or The NASDAQ Stock Market, the value shall
be
deemed to be the average of the closing prices of the securities on such
exchange over the thirty-day period ending three (3) days prior to the
closing;
(2)
If
actively traded over-the-counter, the value shall be deemed to be the average
of
the closing bid or sale prices (whichever is applicable) over the thirty-day
period ending three (3) days prior to the closing; and
(3)
If
there is no active public market, the value shall be the fair market value
thereof, as mutually determined by the Corporation and the holders of at
least a
majority of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of Preferred
Stock.
(B)
The
method of valuation of securities subject to investment letter or other
restrictions on free marketability (other than restrictions arising solely
by
virtue of a stockholder’s status as an affiliate or former affiliate) shall be
to make an appropriate discount from the market value determined as above
in (A)
(1), (2) or (3) to reflect the approximate fair market value thereof, as
mutually determined by the Corporation and the holders of at least a majority
of
the voting power of all then outstanding shares of such Preferred
Stock.
(iii)
In
the event the requirements of this subsection 2(c) are not complied with,
the
Corporation shall forthwith either:
(A)
cause
such closing to be postponed until such time as the requirements of this
Section
2 have been complied with; or
(B)
cancel such transaction, in which event the rights, preferences and privileges
of the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall revert to and be the
same
as such rights, preferences and privileges existing immediately prior to
the
date of the first notice referred to in subsection 2(c)(iv) hereof.
(iv)
The
Corporation shall give each holder of record of Series A Preferred Stock
written
notice of such impending transaction not later than twenty (20) days prior
to
the stockholders’ meeting called to approve such transaction, or twenty (20)
days prior to the closing of such transaction, whichever is earlier, and
shall
also notify such holders in writing of the final approval of such transaction.
The first of such notices shall describe the material terms and conditions
of
the impending transaction and the provisions of this Section 2, and the
Corporation shall thereafter give such holders prompt notice of any material
changes. The transaction shall in no event take place sooner than twenty
(20)
days after the Corporation has given the first notice provided for herein
or
sooner than ten (10) days after the Corporation has given notice of any material
changes provided for herein; provided, however, that such periods may be
shortened upon the written consent of the holders of Preferred Stock that
are
entitled to such notice rights or similar notice rights and that represent
at
least a majority of the voting power of all then outstanding shares of such
Preferred Stock.
Section
4. Redemption.
a.
Mandatory
Redemption.
Subject
to the rights of Preferred Stock which may from time to time come into
existence, the Corporation shall redeem, from any source of funds legally
available therefor, the Series A Preferred Stock on the five year anniversary
of
the date of the first issuance of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Series
A Redemption Date”).
The
Corporation shall effect such redemption on the Series A Redemption Date
by
paying in cash in exchange for the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to
be
redeemed a sum equal to $1.00 per share of Series A Preferred Stock (as adjusted
for any stock dividends, combinations or splits with respect to such shares)
plus all declared or accumulated but unpaid dividends on such shares (the
“Series
A Redemption Price”).
b.
Redemption
at the Option of the Corporation.
(i) Subject
to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock which may from time to time come
into
existence, the Corporation may at any time it may lawfully do so but not
before
sixty (60) days after the date of the first issuance of the Series A Preferred
Stock, at the option of the Board of Directors, redeem in whole or in part
the
Series A Preferred Stock by paying in cash therefor a sum equal to the Series
A
Redemption Price. Any redemption effected pursuant to this subSection (4)(b)
shall be made on a pro rata basis among the holders of the Series A Preferred
Stock in proportion to the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then
held by them.
(ii) As
used
herein and in subSection (4)(b)(iii) and (iv) below, the term “Redemption Date”
shall refer to each “Series A Redemption Date” and the term “Redemption Price”
shall refer to each of “Series A Redemption Price.” Subject to the rights of
Series of Preferred Stock which may from time to time come into existence,
at
least sixty (60) but no more than ninety (90) days prior to each Redemption
Date, written notice shall be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to each
holder of record (at the close of business on the business day next preceding
the day on which notice is given) of the Series A Preferred Stock to be
redeemed, at the address last shown on the records of the Corporation for
such
holder, notifying such holder of the redemption to be effected, specifying
the
number of shares to be redeemed from such holder, the Redemption Date, the
Redemption Price, the place at which payment may be obtained and calling
upon
such holder to surrender to the Corporation, in the manner and at the place
designated, his, her or its certificate or certificates representing the
shares
to be redeemed (the “Redemption
Notice”).
Except as provided in subSection (4)(b)(iii) on or after the Redemption Date,
each holder of Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall surrender to
the
Corporation the certificate or certificates representing such shares, in
the
manner and at the place designated in the Redemption Notice, and thereupon
the
Redemption Price of such shares shall be payable to the order of the person
whose name appears on such certificate or certificates as the owner thereof
and
each surrendered certificate shall be cancelled. In the event less than all
the
shares represented by any such certificate are redeemed, a new certificate
shall
be issued representing the unredeemed shares.
(iii) From
and
after the Redemption Date, unless there shall have been a default in payment
of
the Redemption Price, all rights of the holders of shares of Series A Preferred
Stock designated for redemption in the Redemption Notice as holders of Series
A
Preferred Stock (except the right to receive the Redemption Price without
interest upon surrender of their certificate or certificates) shall cease
with
respect to such shares, and such shares shall not thereafter be transferred
on
the books of the Corporation or be deemed to be outstanding for any purpose
whatsoever. Subject to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock which may
from
time to time come into existence, if the funds of the Corporation legally
available for redemption of shares of Series A Preferred Stock on any Redemption
Date are insufficient to redeem the total number of shares of Series A Preferred
Stock to be redeemed on such date, those funds which are legally available
will
be used to redeem the maximum possible number of such shares ratably among
the
holders of such shares to be redeemed based upon their holdings of Series
A
Preferred Stock. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock not redeemed shall
remain outstanding and entitled to all the rights and preferences provided
herein. Subject to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock which may from
time
to time come into existence, at any time thereafter when additional funds
of the
Corporation are legally available for the redemption of shares of Series
A
Preferred Stock, such funds will immediately be used to redeem the balance
of
the shares which the Corporation has become obliged to redeem on any Redemption
Date but which it has not redeemed.
(iv) On
or
prior to each Redemption Date, the Corporation shall deposit the Redemption
Price of all shares of Series A Preferred Stock designated for redemption
in the
Redemption Notice, and not yet redeemed or converted, with a bank or trust
corporation having aggregate capital and surplus in excess of $100,000,000
as a
trust fund for the benefit of the respective holders of the shares designated
for redemption and not yet redeemed, with irrevocable instructions and authority
to the bank or trust corporation to publish the notice of redemption thereof
and
pay the Redemption Price for such shares to their respective holders on or
after
the Redemption Date, upon receipt of notification from the corporation that
such
holder has surrendered his, her or its share certificate to the corporation
pursuant to subSection (4)(b)(ii) above. The balance of any moneys deposited
by
the Corporation pursuant to this subSection (4)(b)(iv) remaining unclaimed
at
the expiration of two (2) years following the Redemption Date shall thereafter
be returned to the Corporation upon its request expressed in a resolution
of its
Board of Directors.
Section
5. Conversion.
The
holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall have conversion rights as follows
(the “Conversion
Rights”):
(a)
Right
to Convert.
Each
share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at the option of
the
holder thereof, at any time after the date of issuance of such share at the
office of the Corporation or any transfer agent for such stock, into such
number
of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by
dividing the Original Series A Issue Price by the Conversion Price applicable
to
such shares, determined as hereafter provided, in effect on the date the
certificate is surrendered for conversion. The initial Conversion Price per
share for shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be the Original Series
A
Issue Price; provided, however, that the Conversion Price for the Series
A
Preferred Stock shall be subject to adjustment as set forth in subsection
5(d).
(b)
Automatic
Conversion.
Each
share of Series A Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares
of Common Stock at the Conversion Price at the time in effect for such Series
A
Preferred Stock immediately upon the earlier of (i) except as provided below
in
subsection 5(c), the Corporation’s sale of its Common Stock in a Qualified
Public Offering (as defined below) or (ii) the date specified by written
consent
or agreement of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares
of
Series A Preferred Stock. As used herein, “Qualified
Public Offering”
means
a
firm commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to a registration
statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, covering any of the
Corporation’s securities (as that term is defined under the Securities Act of
1933, as then in effect) with a price per share of not less than three (3)
times
the Original Series A Issue Price and aggregate gross proceeds to the
Corporation of at least $30,000,000.
(c)
Mechanics
of Conversion.
Before
any holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to convert the same
into shares of Common Stock, he shall surrender the certificate or certificates
therefor, duly endorsed, at the office of the Corporation or of any transfer
agent for the Series A Preferred Stock, and shall give written notice to
the
Corporation at its principal corporate office, of the election to convert
the
same and shall state therein the name or names in which the certificate or
certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued. The Corporation
shall,
as soon as practicable thereafter, issue and deliver at such office to such
holder of Series A Preferred Stock, or to the nominee or nominees of such
holder, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common
Stock
to which such holder shall be entitled as aforesaid. Such conversion shall
be
deemed to have been made immediately prior to the close of business on the
date
of such surrender of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be converted,
and
the person or persons entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable
upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder
or
holders of such shares of Common Stock as of such date. If the conversion
is in
connection with an underwritten offering of securities registered pursuant
to
the Securities Act of 1933, the conversion may, at the option of any holder
tendering Series A Preferred Stock for conversion, be conditioned upon the
closing with the underwriters of the sale of securities pursuant to such
offering, in which event the person(s) entitled to receive the Common Stock
upon
conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock shall not be deemed to have converted
such Series A Preferred Stock until immediately prior to the closing of such
sale of securities.
(d)
Conversion
Price Adjustments of Preferred Stock for Certain Dilutive Issuances, Splits
and
Combinations.
The
Conversion Price of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be subject to adjustment
from time to time as follows:
(i)
(A) If
the
Corporation shall issue, after the date upon which any shares of Series A
Preferred Stock were first issued (the “Purchase
Date”
with
respect to such series), any Additional Stock (as defined below) without
consideration or for a consideration per share less than the Conversion Price
for such series in effect immediately prior to the issuance of such Additional
Stock, the Conversion Price for such series in effect immediately prior to
each
such issuance shall forthwith (except as otherwise provided in this clause
(i))
be adjusted to equal the price per share of such Additional Stock.
(B)
No
adjustment of the Conversion Price for the Series A Preferred Stock shall
be
made in an amount less than one cent per share, provided that any adjustments
which are not required to be made by reason of this sentence shall be carried
forward and shall be either taken into account in any subsequent adjustment
made
prior to three years from the date of the event giving rise to the adjustment
being carried forward, or shall be made at the end of three years from the
date
of the event giving rise to the adjustment being carried forward. Except
to the
limited extent provided for in subsections (E)(3) and (E)(4), no adjustment
of
such Conversion Price pursuant to this subsection 5(d)(i) shall have the
effect
of increasing the Conversion Price above the Conversion Price in effect
immediately prior to such adjustment.
(C)
In
the case of the issuance of Common Stock for cash, the consideration shall
be
deemed to be the amount of cash paid therefor before deducting any reasonable
discounts, commissions or other expenses allowed, paid or incurred by the
Corporation for any underwriting or otherwise in connection with the issuance
and sale thereof.
(D)
In
the case of the issuance of the Common Stock for a consideration in whole
or in
part other than cash, the consideration other than cash shall be deemed to
be
the fair value thereof as determined by the Board of Directors irrespective
of
any accounting treatment.
(E)
In
the case of the issuance (whether before, on or after the applicable Purchase
Date) of options to purchase or rights to subscribe for Common Stock, securities
by their terms convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock or options
to
purchase or rights to subscribe for such convertible or exchangeable securities,
the following provisions shall apply for all purposes of this subsection
5(d)(i)
and subsection 5(d)(ii):
(1)
The
aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon exercise
(assuming the satisfaction of any conditions to exercisability, including
without limitation, the passage of time, but without taking into account
potential antidilution adjustments) of such options to purchase or rights
to
subscribe for Common Stock shall be deemed to have been issued at the time
such
options or rights were issued and for a consideration equal to the consideration
(determined in the manner provided in subsections 5(d)(i)(C) and (d)(i)(D)),
if
any, received by the Corporation upon the issuance of such options or rights
plus the minimum exercise price provided in such options or rights (without
taking into account potential antidilution adjustments) for the Common Stock
covered thereby.
(2)
The
aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon conversion
of or in exchange (assuming the satisfaction of any conditions to convertibility
or exchangeability, including, without limitation, the passage of time, but
without taking into account potential antidilution adjustments) for any such
convertible or exchangeable securities or upon the exercise of options to
purchase or rights to subscribe for such convertible or exchangeable securities
and subsequent conversion or exchange thereof shall be deemed to have been
issued at the time such securities were issued or such options or rights
were
issued and for a consideration equal to the consideration, if any, received
by
the Corporation for any such securities and related options or rights (excluding
any cash received on account of accrued interest or accrued dividends), plus
the
minimum additional consideration, if any, to be received by the Corporation
(without taking into account potential antidilution adjustments) upon the
conversion or exchange of such securities or the exercise of any related
options
or rights (the consideration in each case to be determined in the manner
provided in subsections 5(d)(i)(C) and (d)(i)(D)).
(3)
In
the event of any change in the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable
or
in the consideration payable to the Corporation upon exercise of such options
or
rights or upon conversion of or in exchange for such convertible or exchangeable
securities, including, but not limited to, a change resulting from the
antidilution provisions thereof, the Conversion Price of the Series A Preferred
Stock, to the extent in any way affected by or computed using such options,
rights or securities, shall be recomputed to reflect such change, but no
further
adjustment shall be made for the actual issuance of Common Stock or any payment
of such consideration upon the exercise of any such options or rights or
the
conversion or exchange of such securities.
(4)
Upon
the expiration of any such options or rights, the termination of any such
rights
to convert or exchange or the expiration of any options or rights related
to
such convertible or exchangeable securities, the Conversion Price of the
Series
A Preferred Stock, to the extent in any way affected by or computed using
such
options, rights or securities or options or rights related to such securities,
shall be recomputed to reflect the issuance of only the number of shares
of
Common Stock (and convertible or exchangeable securities which remain in
effect)
actually issued upon the exercise of such options or rights, upon the conversion
or exchange of such securities or upon the exercise of the options or rights
related to such securities.
(5)
The
number of shares of Common Stock deemed issued and the consideration deemed
paid
therefor pursuant to subsections 5(d)(i)(E)(1) and (2) shall be appropriately
adjusted to reflect any change, termination or expiration of the type described
in either subsection 5(d)(i)(E)(3) or (4).
(ii)
“Additional
Stock”
shall
mean any shares of Common Stock issued (or deemed to have been issued pursuant
to subsection 5(d)(i)(E)) by the Corporation after the Purchase Date other
than:
(A)
Common Stock issued upon conversion of any of the shares of Preferred
Stock;
(B)
Common Stock issued pursuant to a transaction described in subsection 5(d)(iii)
hereof;
(C)
shares of Common Stock issuable or issued to employees, consultants, advisors,
officers, directors or vendors (if in transactions with primarily non-financing
purposes) of the Corporation directly or pursuant to a stock option plan,
restricted stock plan or other stock incentive program or arrangement;
(D)
shares of Common Stock issuable or issued as a dividend or distribution on
the
Preferred Stock;
(E)
shares of Common Stock issuable or issued to financial institutions or lessors
in connection with real estate leases, commercial credit arrangements, debt
financings, equipment lease financings or similar transactions; or
(F)
shares of Common Stock issuable or issued in connection with the issuance
of
securities of the Corporation pursuant to a merger, acquisition or strategic
business, joint venture, partnering or other similar transaction.
(iii)
In
the event the Corporation should at any time or from time to time after the
Purchase Date fix a record date for the effectuation of a split or subdivision
of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or the determination of holders
of
Common Stock entitled to receive a dividend or other distribution payable
in
additional shares of Common Stock or other securities or rights convertible
into, or entitling the holder thereof to receive directly or indirectly,
additional shares of Common Stock (hereinafter referred to as “Common
Stock Equivalents”)
without payment of any consideration by such holder for the additional shares
of
Common Stock or the Common Stock Equivalents (including the additional shares
of
Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exercise thereof), then, as of such
record date (or the date of such dividend distribution, split or subdivision
if
no record date is fixed), the Conversion Price of the Series A Preferred
Stock
shall be appropriately decreased so that the number of shares of Common Stock
issuable on conversion of each share of such series shall be increased in
proportion to such increase of the aggregate of shares of Common Stock
outstanding and those issuable with respect to such Common Stock
Equivalents.
(iv)
If
the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at any time after the Purchase
Date is decreased by a combination of the outstanding shares of Common Stock,
then, following the record date of such combination, the Conversion Price
for
the Series A Preferred Stock shall be appropriately increased so that the
number
of shares of Common Stock issuable on conversion of each share of such series
shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding
shares.
(e)
Recapitalizations.
If at
any time or from time to time there shall be a recapitalization of the Common
Stock (other than a subdivision, combination or merger or sale of assets
transaction provided for elsewhere in this Section 5 or Section 3) provision
shall be made so that the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall
thereafter be entitled to receive upon conversion of the Series A Preferred
Stock the number of shares of stock or other securities or property of the
Company or otherwise, to which a holder of Common Stock deliverable upon
conversion would have been entitled on such recapitalization. In any such
case,
appropriate adjustment shall be made in the application of the provisions
of
this Section 5 with respect to the rights of the holders of the Series A
Preferred Stock after the recapitalization to the end that the provisions
of
this Section 5 (including adjustment of the Conversion Price then in effect
and
the number of shares purchasable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred
Stock) shall be applicable after that event as nearly equivalent as may be
practicable.
(g)
No
Fractional Shares and Certificate as to Adjustments.
(i)
No
fractional shares shall be issued upon the conversion of any share or shares
of
the Series A Preferred Stock. In lieu of any fractional share to which any
holder of Preferred Shares would otherwise be entitled, the Corporation shall
pay the holder cash equal to the product of such fraction multiplied by the
Common Stock’s fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board of
Director as of the date of conversion. Whether or not fractional shares are
issuable upon such conversion shall be determined on the basis of the total
number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock the holder is at the time
converting into Common Stock and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable
upon such aggregate conversion.
(ii)
Upon
the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price
of
Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 5, the Corporation, at
its
expense, shall promptly compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance
with the terms hereof and prepare and furnish to each holder of Series A
Preferred Stock a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment
and
showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is
based.
The Corporation shall, upon the written request at any time of any holder
of
Series A Preferred Stock, furnish or cause to be furnished to such holder
a like
certificate setting forth (A) such adjustment and readjustment, (B) the
Conversion Price for such series of Preferred Stock at the time in effect,
and
(C) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other
property which at the time would be received upon the conversion of a share
of
Series A Preferred Stock.
(i)
Notices
of Record Date.
In the
event of any taking by the Corporation of a record of the holders of any
class
of securities for the purpose of determining the holders thereof who are
entitled to receive any dividend (other than a cash dividend) or other
distribution, any right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any
shares of stock of any class or any other securities or property, or to receive
any other right, the Corporation shall mail to each holder of Series A Preferred
Stock, at least 20 days prior to the date specified therein, a notice specifying
the date on which any such record is to be taken for the purpose of such
dividend, distribution or right, and the amount and character of such dividend,
distribution or right.
(j)
Reservation
of Stock Issuable Upon Conversion.
The
Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized
but unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting
the
conversion of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, such number of
its
shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect
the
conversion of all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock; and
if at
any time the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock shall
not
be sufficient to effect the conversion of all then outstanding shares of
the
Series A Preferred Stock, in addition to such other remedies as shall be
available to the holder of such Preferred Stock, the Corporation will take
such
corporate action as may, in the opinion of its counsel, be necessary to increase
its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to such number of shares
as
shall be sufficient for such purposes, including, without limitation, engaging
in best efforts to obtain the requisite stockholder approval of any necessary
amendment to this certificate of incorporation.
(k)
Notices.
Any
notice required by the provisions of this Section 5 to be given to the holders
of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be deemed given if deposited
in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to each holder of record
at
his address appearing on the books of the Corporation.
Section
6. Voting
Rights.
The
holder of each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the right to
one
vote for each share of Common Stock into which such Series A Preferred Stock
could then be converted, and with respect to such vote, such holder shall
have
full voting rights and powers equal to the voting rights and powers of the
holders of Common Stock, and shall be entitled, notwithstanding any provision
hereof, to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the bylaws of
the Corporation, and shall be entitled to vote, together with holders of
Common
Stock, with respect to any question upon which holders of Common Stock have
the
right to vote.
Section
7. Protective
Provisions.
Subject
to the rights of Series of Preferred Stock which may from time to time come
into
existence, so long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding,
the Corporation shall not without first obtaining the approval (by vote or
written consent, as provided by law) of the holders of at least a majority
of
the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock:
(a) sell,
convey, or otherwise dispose of or encumber all or substantially all of its
property or business or merge into or consolidate with any other corporation
(other than a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation) or effect any transaction
or
Series of related transactions in which more than fifty percent (50%) of
the
voting power of the corporation is disposed of;
(b) alter
or
change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series A Preferred
Stock so as to affect adversely the shares;
(c) increase
or decrease (other than by redemption or conversion) the total number of
authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock;
(d) authorize
or issue, or obligate itself to issue, any other equity security, including
any
other security convertible into or exercisable for any equity security (i)
having a preference over, or being on a parity with, the Series A Preferred
Stock with respect to voting, dividends or upon liquidation, or (ii) having
rights similar to any of the rights of the Series A Preferred Stock under
this
Section 6; or
(e) redeem,
purchase or otherwise acquire (or pay into or set aside for a sinking fund
for
such purpose) any share or shares of Preferred Stock or Common Stock; provided,
however, that this restriction shall not apply to (i) the repurchase of shares
of Common Stock from employees, officers, directors, consultants or other
persons performing services for the Company or any subsidiary pursuant to
agreements under which the Company has the option to repurchase such shares
at
cost or at cost upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the termination
of employment provided further, however, that the total amount applied to
the
repurchase of shares of Common Stock shall not exceed $100,000 during any
twelve
(12) month period or (ii) the redemption of any share or shares of Preferred
Stock otherwise than by redemption in accordance with Section 4; or
(f) issue
any
dividends with respect to the Corporation’s Common Stock; or
(g) amend
the
Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws; or
(h) change
the authorized number of directors of the corporation.
Section
8. Status
of Converted Stock.
In the
event any shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be converted pursuant
to
Section 5 hereof, the shares so converted shall be cancelled and shall not
be
issuable by the Corporation.
RESOLVED
FURTHER, that the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary are hereby
authorized and directed to execute, acknowledge, file and record a Certificate
of Determination of Preferences in accordance with the foregoing resolutions
and
provisions of Delaware law.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Certificate of Designation is executed on behalf of
the
Corporation by its Chief Executive Officer and attested by the Secretary
on the
first day set forth above.
_________________________
Name:
___________
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Attest:
_________________________
Name:
_________________
Title:
Secretary
Annex
G
[Deson
& Co. Opinion]
40
Wall Street, 58th
Floor, New York NY 10005 phone: 212-509-1700
sdeson@desonco.com
October
20, 2005
PRIVATE
AND CONFIDENTIAL
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
100
Rowland Way
Novato,
CA 94945
Attention:
Members of the Board of Directors
Gentlemen:
You
have
requested our opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to
the
stockholders of International Microcomputer Software, Inc. (“IMSI” or the
“Company”), of the value of the total consideration to be issued to the
stockholders of AccessMedia Networks, Inc. (“AM”) pursuant to the terms of the
proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "AccessMedia Merger Agreement"),
by
and among IMSI, ACCM Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI
(“Merger Sub”), and AM.
The
proposed AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides for the merger (the "Merger")
of
Merger Sub with and into AM, and that AM will be the surviving corporation
of
the Merger. At the effective time of the Merger, the stockholders of AM shall
be
issued 29,000,000 shares of IMSI’s common stock. In addition, pursuant to the
achievement of various performance levels by AM, IMSI shall issue additional
shares of IMSI common stock to the stockholders of AM.
Deson
& Co. is a boutique investment banking firm focused on technology-based
companies. As a customary part of its investment banking business, it is
regularly engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, private placements and investments.
For our services in rendering this opinion, IMSI will pay us a fee that is
not
contingent upon the consummation of the Merger. IMSI has also agreed to
indemnify us against certain liabilities that may arise in connection with
this
engagement. Deson & Co. and Sean Deson, CEO of Deson & Co., regularly
conducts business with Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree”) and Michael
Gardner, Chairman and CEO of Baytree. As a result of Michael Gardner’s current
ownership in AM and pursuant to various agreements related to the Merger,
Baytree and Michael Gardner will be significant shareholders of
IMSI.
In
arriving at our opinion, we have undertaken such reviews, analyses and inquiries
as we deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances. Among other
things, we have:
(i) Reviewed
the merger agreement dated August 8, 2005, the draft of the Agreement and Plan
of Merger dated October 19, 2005, and drafts of selected other documents related
to the Merger;
(ii) Discussed
the past and current operations, financial condition and prospects for both
IMSI
and AM with senior executives of each party;
(iii) Reviewed
certain internal financial information and other operating data concerning
IMSI
and AM prepared by executives of each party;
(iv) Reviewed
public financial statements and other information concerning IMSI;
(v) Analyzed
certain financial projections of IMSI and AM prepared by the executives of
each
party;
(vi) Compared
the expected financial performance of AM with that of certain other comparable
publicly-traded companies;
(vii) Reviewed
the financial terms, to the extent publicly available of precedent acquisition
transactions of companies comparable to AM;
(viii) Assessed
AM’s value using discounted cash flow analysis of projected future cash
flows;
(ix) Analyzed
the expected accretion/dilution to IMSI of AM based upon the information
provided by executives of each party;
(x) Assessed
the expected relative contribution of IMSI and AM based upon information
provided by executives of each party; and
(xi) Performed
such other analysis and considered such other factors as we deemed
appropriate.
In
conducting our review and in rendering our opinion, we have relied upon and
assumed the accuracy and completeness of the financial and other information
provided to us or otherwise made available to us, and have not attempted to
independently verify, and have not assumed responsibility for the independent
verification, of such information. We have assumed, in reliance upon the
assurances of the management of IMSI and AM, that the information provided
to us
has been prepared on a reasonable basis in accordance with industry practice,
and, with respect to financial planning data and other business outlook
information, reflects the best currently available estimates and judgment of
the
management of each party, and that the management of each party is not aware
of
any information or facts that would make the information provided to us
incomplete or misleading.
We
have
not made any independent valuation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities
of
IMSI or AM, nor have we been furnished with any such appraisals. Our opinion
is
necessarily based on the economic, market and other conditions in effect on,
and
the information made available to us, as of the date hereof. In arriving at
our
opinion, we have assumed that all the necessary regulatory approvals and
consents required for the Merger will be obtained in a manner that will not
change the purchase price for AM. We have assumed that the final form of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement will be substantially similar to the draft reviewed
by us, without modification of material terms or conditions.
This
opinion is furnished pursuant to our engagement letter dated July 29, 2005.
This
opinion is directed to the Board of Directors of IMSI in connection with its
consideration of the Merger. This opinion is not intended to be, and shall
not
be deemed to be, and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder
of
IMSI as to which action such stockholder should take with respect to the Merger.
In connection with this opinion, we were not requested to opine as to, and
this
opinion does not address, the basic business decision to proceed with or effect
the Merger, or to compare the Merger to, or consider, alternative transactions
that may have been available to IMSI. Except with respect to the use of this
opinion in connection with the proxy statement relating to the Merger, this
opinion shall not be published, used, referred to, quoted or disclosed to any
person in any manner, without our prior written approval.
Based
upon and subject to the foregoing and based upon such other factors as we
consider relevant, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Merger
Consideration to be issued by IMSI to AM's stockholders pursuant to the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair to IMSI’s stockholders from a financial
point of view.
Sincerely,
Deson
& Co., Inc.
by
/s/
Sean Deson
Sean
Deson
Managing
Director
Annex
H
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
WITH
INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS’ REPORT
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
CONTENTS
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INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS’ REPORT
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3
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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Balance
Sheets
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4
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Statements
of Operations and Accumulated Deficit
|
5
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Statements
of Cash Flows
|
6
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Notes
to Financial Statements
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7
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SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
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Schedules
of Revenues and Cost of Goods Sold
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12
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Schedules
of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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13
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INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS’ REPORT
Board
of
Directors
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc.
Newark,
Delaware
We
have
audited the accompanying balance sheets of AccessMedia Networks, Inc. (the
“Company”)
as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the related statements of operations
and
accumulated
deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. 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 auditing standards generally accepted
in
the United States
of
America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An
audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the
financial statements. 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the
financial position of AccessMedia Networks, Inc. as of December 31, 2004
and
2003, and the results
of its operations, and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Los
Angeles, California
September
23, 2005
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
BALANCE
SHEETS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
Assets
|
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2004
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2003
|
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CURRENT
ASSETS:
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Cash
(Note A)
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$ |
518,755 |
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$ |
91,826
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Accounts
receivable, net of allowance (Note A)
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|
|
149,364
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
668,119
|
|
|
91,826
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Media
Content (Note A)
|
|
|
180,000
|
|
|
180,000
|
|
Deferred
development cost, net of amortization (Note A)
|
|
|
70,604
|
|
|
50,219
|
|
Net
other assets
|
|
|
250,604
|
|
|
230,219
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
$ |
918,723 |
|
$ |
322,045
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
and Stockholder’s Deficiency
|
|
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
2003
|
|
CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$ |
22,219 |
|
$ |
231,871
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
|
25,504
|
|
|
1,752
|
|
Unearned
contract fees
|
|
|
54,050
|
|
|
-
|
|
Customer
deposit (Note B)
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
Note
payable (Note C & E)
|
|
|
775,000
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
976,773
|
|
|
333,623
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NONCURRENT
LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unearned
contract fees, net of current
|
|
|
202,687
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
1,179,460
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDER’S
DEFICIENCY:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock, no par value - 30,000,000 shares authorized;
400
shares issued and outstanding (Note F)
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
400
|
|
Additional
paid in capital
|
|
|
1,100
|
|
|
1,100
|
|
Accumulated
deficit (Note D)
|
|
|
(262,237 |
) |
|
(13,078
|
)
|
Total
stockholder’s deficiency
|
|
|
(260,737 |
) |
|
(11,578 |
) |
Total
liabilities and stockholder’s deficiency
|
|
$ |
918,723 |
|
$ |
322,045 |
|
See
auditors’ report and accompanying notes to the financial
statements.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
FOR
THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
Net
revenues
|
|
$
|
101,432
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Cost
of revenues
|
|
|
65,026
|
|
|
2,410
|
|
Gross
profit (loss)
|
|
|
36,406
|
|
|
(2,410
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
expenses
|
|
|
7,765
|
|
|
-
|
|
General
and administrative expenses (Note E)
|
|
|
261,800
|
|
|
9,846
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
269,565
|
|
|
9,846
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(233,159
|
)
|
|
(12,256
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
expense :
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense (Note E)
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
|
822
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
(249,159
|
)
|
|
(13,078
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
deficit, beginning |
|
|
(13,078 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
deficit, ending (Note D) |
|
$ |
(262,237 |
) |
$ |
(13,078 |
) |
See
auditors’ report and accompanying notes to the financial
statements.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
FOR
THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(249,159
|
)
|
$ |
(13,078 |
) |
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
4,153
|
|
|
-
|
|
(Increase)
in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
(149,364
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Increase
(decrease) in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
(209,652
|
)
|
|
231,871
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
|
23,752
|
|
|
1,752
|
|
Customer
deposit
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
Unearned
contract fees
|
|
|
256,738
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
adjustments
|
|
|
25,627
|
|
|
233,623
|
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
|
(223,532
|
)
|
|
220,545
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase
of contents
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(180,000
|
)
|
Deferred
development cost
|
|
|
(24,539
|
)
|
|
(50,219
|
)
|
Cash
used in investing activities
|
|
|
(24,539
|
)
|
|
(230,219
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,500
|
|
Proceeds
from short-term debt
|
|
|
675,000
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
Cash
provided by financing activities
|
|
|
675,000
|
|
|
101,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase in cash
|
|
|
426,929
|
|
|
91,826
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash,
beginning
|
|
|
91,826
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash,
ending
|
|
$ |
518,755 |
|
$
|
91,826
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
paid during the years for:
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
2003
|
|
Interest
(Note E)
|
|
$
|
16,000
|
|
$
|
822
|
|
See
auditors’ report and accompanying notes to the financial
statements.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
NOTE
A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
and Nature of Business
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) is involved in an Internet-based multi-channel
strategy that allows the delivery of content and entertainment on demand
and
enables end-users to readily organize and access significant volumes of quality
content, utilizing its broad based search capabilities. These capabilities
span
AccessMedia's proprietary media library, media under license, and media readily
available on the Internet. The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from the
sale of its downloadable software to individuals, the sale of advertising
space
on its website, and the additional upsells of merchandise, subscriptions,
and
media downloads to purchase. During 2004, the Company’s revenue was derived
primarily from consulting contracts relating to the integration of the
customers’ subscription and search models into its interactive media
applications. The Company was incorporated on January 9, 2002, under the
laws of
the State of Delaware.
Use
of
Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America requires management
to
make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and
disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
For
purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all checking,
savings accounts and all highly liquid debt instruments purchased to be cash
equivalents.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, and a demand note payable. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts
receivables and accounts payables approximate fair value because of the
short-term nature of these items. The carrying amount of the demand notes
payable approximates fair value as the borrowing bears interest reflecting
below
current market rates.
Concentrations
of Credit Risk
The
Company typically maintains cash on deposit at banks in excess of federally
insured limits. At December
31, 2004, the Company’s uninsured cash balance was $217,744.
Accounts
Receivable
Allowance
for returns is computed under the allowance method, based on the Company's
historical experience and management's analysis of possible returns. The
allowance for returns was $1,156 at December 31, 2004.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
Intangible
Assets
The
Company capitalized direct development costs of $74,757 relating to
technologically feasible computer
software in compliance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
86,
Accounting
for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise
Marketed.
The
Company started amortizing capitalized software development costs when the
product became available for general release to customers, which occurred
on
November 1, 2004. The amortization period was over 36 months. During the
year
ended December 31, 2004, the total amortization expense was $4,153.
The
Company also capitalized the cost of media content acquired during the year
ended December 31, 2003 in the amount of $180,000.
Advertising
The
Company expenses advertising costs and includes them in selling expense as
incurred. There were no advertising costs for the years ended December 31,
2004
and 2003.
Income
Taxes
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences
between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax basis. These differences consist primarily
of accrual of vacation pay. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years
in
which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In
addition, the future benefit of net operating loss carryforwards is utilized
in
determining deferred income taxes.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company records revenue related to the sale of software when the customer
downloads the software
via the Internet.
The
Company recognizes revenue related to the display of advertisements on its
Website as impressions (the number of times that an advertisement appears
in
pages viewed by users) are delivered, as long as no significant obligations
remain at the end of the period. To the extent that significant obligations
remain at the end of the period, the Company defers recognition of the
corresponding revenue until the remaining guaranteed amounts are
achieved.
The
Company generates revenue from the display of text based links to the websites
of its advertisers. These links are placed on the Company’s Website as well as
on the websites of third party entities who have integrated the Company's
sponsored search offerings into their websites. The Company recognizes revenue
from these arrangements as click-throughs (the number of times a user clicks
on
an advertiser’s listing) occur.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
May
2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics
of both Liabilities and Equity” (“SFAS 150”). SFAS 150 establishes standards for
how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with
characteristics of both liabilities and equity that have been presented either
entirely as equity or between the liabilities section and the equity section
of
the statement of financial position. For non-SEC registrants. SFAS 150 is
effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after December
15,
2004. Management believes that the adoption of this statement does not have
a
material impact on the results of operations, the financial position or cash
flows of the Company.
In
December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets-An
Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions” (“SFAS
153”). SFAS 153 eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for
nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of
APB
Opinion No. 29, “Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions,” and replaces it with
an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. SFAS 153
specifies that a nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future
cash flow of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result
of the
exchange. SFAS 153 is effective for the fiscal periods beginning after June
15,
2005. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of
SFAS
153 will have on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition
but does not expect it to have a material
impact.
NOTE
B - CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
During
the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company received a $100,000 deposit
from a
customer as an advance on a consulting contract. The contract was canceled
in
2005 and the funds were subsequently returned to the customer.
NOTE
C - DEMAND NOTE PAYABLE
The
Company had the following demand note payable to a related party as of December
31,
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
On-demand
note payable to a related party bearing
|
|
|
|
|
|
interest
at 4% per annum. Interest is paid monthly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
note is secured by substantially all assets of the
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
company
including hereafter acquiring assets.
|
|
$
|
775,000
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
NOTE
D - DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
At
December 31, the composition of the Company’s net deferred income tax assets was
as follows:
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
Deferred
income tax assets
|
|
$
|
106,740
|
|
$
|
5,603
|
|
Valuation
allowances |
|
|
(106,740
|
)
|
|
(5,603
|
)
|
Net
deferred income tax assets
|
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
Deferred
income tax assets principally resulted from net operating loss carryforwards.
At
December 31, 2004, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards
of
approximately $262,000 which will expire in the years 2023 through
2024.
In
assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether
it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets
will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is
dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods
in
which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers
the
scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, the projected future taxable
income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
NOTE
E - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During
2004 and 2003, an individual loaned the Company $675,000 and $100,000,
respectively. The Company paid interest to the individual in the amounts
of
$16,000 and $822 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,
respectively.
During
2004 and 2003, the Company reimbursed a related party for costs incurred
for
employee benefits and operating costs amounting to $15,247 and $767,
respectively.
During
2004 and 2003, a related party of the Company provided administrative office
space at no charge to the Company.
NOTE
F - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In
January, 2005, the sole stockholder of the Company sold 100% of his shares
in
the Company to Broadcaster, LLC. Concurrent with the purchase, the Company’s
stock split 20,000 for 1. The stock split changed the number of authorized
and
issued and outstanding shares to 30,000,000 and 8,000,000,
respectively.
In
May,
2005, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Media Zone, Ltd.
(MZ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Value Investments, Inc. (VI) in a tax-free
exchange for 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. MZ and VI develop
software programs for delivering real-time interactive media over the Internet.
The Company acquired MZ to expand its Internet media technology.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES
TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2004 AND 2003
The
acquired assets were recorded at their estimated fair value of $13,100,000
on
the consolidated books of the Company. The determination of fair value was
made
by management using appraisal methods commonly used for Internet companies.
The
Company assumed liabilities of approximately $821,000 in the acquisition,
of
which $750,000 was a demand note payable to a related party.
In
July,
2005, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of two additional
corporations, PeopleCaster, Inc. (PC) and MyVod, Inc. (MV), in tax free
exchanges for 4,000,000 shares each of the Company’s common stock. PC and MV own
technology licenses for Internet programs relating to advertising and media
content manipulation. The Company acquired PC and MV to enhance its Internet
media delivery systems. The acquired assets were recorded at the estimated
fair
value of $16,800,000 ($11,300,000 for PC and $5,500,000 for MV) on the
consolidated books of the Company. The determination of fair value was made
by
management using appraisal methods commonly used for Internet companies.
The
Company did not assume any material liabilities in the acquisition.
Unaudited
pro forma consolidated key balance sheet items and the results of operations
as
of and for the year ended December 31, 2004, as though MZ had been acquired
in
2004 are as follows:
Balance
Sheet Items
Cash
|
|
$
|
788,746
|
|
Receivables
|
|
|
255,315
|
|
Intangible
assets
|
|
|
722,137
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
70,684
|
|
Notes
payable
|
|
|
1,575,000
|
|
Unearned
contract fees
|
|
|
256,737
|
|
Result
of
Operations
Net
revenues
|
|
$
|
253,000
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
|
147,639
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
|
325,609
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
|
(244,013
|
)
|
In
August, 2005, the Company announced plans to merge with International
Microcomputer Software, Inc (IMSI), a public company traded on the Over the
Counter Exchange. The proposed merger, which calls for the exchange of
25,000,000 shares of IMSI for 100% of the Company’s shares, is subject to
approval by The Securities Exchange Commission and IMSI
stockholders.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
SCHEDULES
OF REVENUES AND COST OF GOODS SOLD
FOR
THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consulting
income
|
|
$
|
80,187
|
|
|
-
|
|
Software
sales
|
|
|
24,278
|
|
|
-
|
|
Less
: Returns and allowances
|
|
|
(3,033
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Net
revenues
|
|
$
|
101,432
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of goods sold:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries
and wages
|
|
$
|
35,561
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Payroll
taxes
|
|
|
3,358
|
|
|
-
|
|
Agency
fees
|
|
|
192
|
|
|
-
|
|
Merchant
fees
|
|
|
9,962
|
|
|
2,410
|
|
Processing
fees
|
|
|
12,113
|
|
|
-
|
|
Traffic
buys
|
|
|
3,840
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
cost of goods sold
|
|
$
|
65,026
|
|
$ |
2,410 |
|
See
auditors’ report.
ACCESSMEDIA
NETWORKS, INC.
SCHEDULES
OF SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
FOR
THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2003
|
|
Selling
Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketing
promotions
|
|
$
|
424
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Salaries
and wages
|
|
|
7,146
|
|
|
-
|
|
Payroll
tax
|
|
|
195
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
7,765
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General
and Administrative Expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
$
|
4,153
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Bank
fees
|
|
|
2,812
|
|
|
761
|
|
Consulting
service
|
|
|
11,515
|
|
|
-
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
12,091
|
|
|
670
|
|
License
and taxes
|
|
|
524
|
|
|
159
|
|
Office
expense
|
|
|
4,904
|
|
|
395
|
|
Professional
fees
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
86
|
|
Salaries
and wages
|
|
|
208,142
|
|
|
6,951
|
|
Payroll
tax
|
|
|
17,395
|
|
|
824
|
|
Telecommnications
|
|
|
264
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
261,800 |
|
$ |
9,846 |
|
See
auditors’ report.
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item
20. Indemnification
of Directors and Officers.
Under
both California Law and Delaware Law, (i) a corporation has the power to
indemnify present and former directors, officers, employees and agents against
expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts (other than in
connection with actions by or in the right of the corporation) if that person
acted in good faith and in a manner that the person reasonably believed to
be in
the best interests of the corporation and, in the case of a criminal proceeding,
had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of the person was unlawful,
and (ii) a corporation has the power to indemnify, with certain exceptions,
any
person who is a party to any action by or in the right of the corporation,
against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by that person in connection
with the defense or settlement of the action if the person acted in good faith
and in a manner that the person believed to be in the best interests of the
corporation and its stockholders or shareholders, as applicable. The
indemnification authorized by California Law is not exclusive, and a corporation
may grant its directors, officers, employees or other agents certain additional
rights to indemnification. The IMSI Bylaws provide for the indemnification
of
its agents to the extent not inconsistent with California Law.
Both
California Law and Delaware Law provide that the charter documents of the
corporation may include provisions which limit or eliminate the liability of
directors to the corporation or its stockholder or shareholders, as applicable,
provided such liability does not arise from certain proscribed conduct,
including intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation(s) of law,
acts or omissions that a director believes to be contrary to the best interests
of the corporation or its stockholders or shareholders or that involve the
absence of good faith on the part of the director, the receipt of an improper
personal benefit, acts or omissions that show reckless disregard for the
director’s duty to the corporation or its stockholders or shareholders, where
the director in the ordinary course of performing a director’s duties should be
aware of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders, acts
or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts
to
an abdication of the director’s duty to the corporation and its shareholders,
interested transactions between the corporation and a director in which a
director has a material financial interest and liability for improper
distributions, loans or guarantees. The IMSI Articles do not contain a specific
provision limiting the liability of its directors.
The
IMSI
Bylaws provide that IMSI may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any
person who is a director or officer against any loss arising from any claim
asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her.
Item
21. Exhibits
and Financial Statement Schedules.
Number
|
Exhibit
Title
|
Note
|
Filed
Herewith
|
2.1
|
Agreement
of Merger by
and among International Microcomputer Software, Inc. and Broadcaster,
Inc.
|
(10)
|
|
2.2
|
Agreement
and Plan of Merger dated as of December 16, 2005, by and among
International Microcomputer Software, Inc., Broadcaster, Inc.,
ACCM
Acquisition Corp., AccessMedia Networks, Inc., and the stockholders
of
AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
|
(10)
|
|
2.3
|
Company
Voting Agreement dated as of December 16, 2005, by and among
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc., Broadcaster, Inc. and the stockholders
of
AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
|
(10)
|
|
2.4
|
Agreement
and Plan of Merger dated as of August 8, 2005, by and among International
Microcomputer Software, Inc., ACCM
Acquisition Corp., AccessMedia Networks, Inc., and the stockholders
of
AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
|
(2)
|
|
2.5
|
Joint
Operating Agreement dated as of August 8, 2005, between International
Microcomputer Software, Inc. and AccessMedia Networks,
Inc.
|
(2)
|
|
2.6
|
Stock
Purchase Agreement between International Microcomputer Software,
Inc. (the
Seller) and Smith Micro Software, Inc.
|
(3)
|
|
2.7
|
Weinmaster
Homes, Ltd. Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July 1, 2005, between
Weinmaster Homes, Ltd., Bruce Weinmaster & Janice Weinmaster and
International Microcomputer Software, Inc.
|
(3)
|
|
3.01
|
Amended
and Restated Articles of Incorporation
|
(4)
|
|
3.02
|
Amended
and Restated Bylaws
|
(5)
|
|
10.1
|
Employment
Agreement - O'Callahan
|
(1)
|
|
10.2
|
Amended
and Restated Employment Agreement - Landies
|
(1)
|
|
10.3
|
Amendment
to Employment Agreement - Landies
|
(1)
|
|
10.4
|
Employment
Agreement - Mayer
|
(1)
|
|
10.5
|
Employment
Agreement - Wade
|
(1)
|
|
16
|
Letter
from Grant Thornton regarding its concurrence with the statements
of
IMSI
|
(6)
|
|
21
|
Subsidiaries
of the registrant
|
(1)
|
|
23.1
|
Consent
of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
|
|
*
|
23.2
|
Consent
of Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
|
|
*
|
23.3
|
Consent
of Choi, Kim & Park, LLP Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
|
|
*
|
23.4
|
Consent
of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
|
(1)
|
|
23.5
|
Consent
of Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
|
(1)
|
|
24
|
Power
of Attorney
|
(1)
|
|
31.1
|
Certification
of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
|
(1)
|
|
31.2
|
Certification
of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
|
(1)
|
|
32.1
|
Certification
of Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
|
(1)
|
|
99.1
|
Consulting
Agreement - Galloway, Director
|
(7)
|
|
99.2
|
Press
release containing financial results for the period ended March
31,
2005
|
(8)
|
|
99.3
|
Press
release containing financial results for the period ended Dec.
31,
2004
|
(9)
|
|
99.4
|
Press
release containing financial results for the period ended Sept.
30,
2004
|
(6)
|
|
99.5
|
Consent
of Deson & Co.
|
|
*
|
99.6
|
Form
of Proxy for International Microcomputer Software, Inc.
|
|
*
|
Notes
|
|
(1)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Annual report on Form
10-KSB
filed on September 28, 2005
|
(2)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on August 9, 2005
|
(3)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on July 7, 2005
|
(4)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's registration statement
on Form
S-3 filed on September 22, 1993
|
(5)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on January 18, 2005
|
(6)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on Nov. 12, 2004
|
(7)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
10-KSB
filed on Sept. 25, 2003
|
(8)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on May 18, 2005
|
(9)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on Feb. 16, 2005
|
(10)
|
Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company's Current report on Form
8-K filed
on December __, 2005
|
Item
22. Undertakings.
(a) The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining
any
liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s
annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act
of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual
report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that
is
incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to
be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and
the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona
fide offering thereof.
(b) The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows:
(1) that
prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through
use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any
person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule
145(c), the issuer undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain
the
information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to
reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the
information called for by the other items of the applicable form; and
(2) that
every prospectus: (i) that is filed pursuant to paragraph (1) immediately
preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3)
of
the Securities Act and is used in connection with an offering of securities
subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration
statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that,
for
purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each
such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(c) Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933
may
be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act
and
is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such
director, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities
being
registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
(d) The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information
that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Item 4, 10(b),
11 or 13 of this form, within one business day of receipt of such request,
and
to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt
means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to
the
effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding
to
the request.
(e) The
undersigned registrant undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective
amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being
acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the
registration statement when it became effective.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies
that
it has reasonable grounds to believe it meets all of the requirements for filing
on Form S-4 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Novato,
State of California, as of December 16, 2005.
|
|
|
|
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC. |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/s/
Martin Wade, III |
|
|
|
Martin
Wade, III
Chief
Executive Officer
|
POWER
OF ATTORNEY
Each
person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Martin
Wade, III and Robert O'Callahan or either of them, his true and lawful attorneys
and agent, with full power of substitution, and with power to act alone, to
sign
on behalf of the undersigned any amendment or amendments to this registration
statement on Form S-4 (including post-effective amendments) and any and all
new registration statements filed pursuant to Rule 462 under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and to perform any acts necessary to file such
amendments or registration statements, with exhibits thereto and other documents
in connection therewith, and each of the undersigned does hereby ratify and
confirm his signature as it may be signed by his said attorneys and agents
to
any and all such documents and all that said attorneys and agents, or their
substitutes, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement
has been signed by the following person in the capacities and as of the dates
indicated.
Signature
|
|
Title
|
Date
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Bruce
R. Galloway
|
|
Chairman
of the Board
|
December
16, 2005
|
Bruce
R. Galloway
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Martin
Wade, III
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer)
|
December
16, 2005
|
Martin
Wade, III
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Robert
O'Callahan
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
|
December
16, 2005
|
Robert
O'Callahan
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Robert
S. Falcone
|
|
Director
|
December
16, 2005
|
Robert
S. Falcone
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Richard
J. Berman
|
|
Director
|
December
16, 2005
|
Richard
J. Berman
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Donald
Perlyn
|
|
Director
|
December
16, 2005
|
Donald
Perlyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Evan
Binn
|
|
Director
|
December
16, 2005
|
Evan
Binn
|
|
|
|
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