As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 1996
Registration No. 333-98808
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM SB-2
Registration Statement
Under
The Securities Act of 1933
USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Pennsylvania 7359 23-2679963
(State or other (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. employer
jurisdiction of Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
1265 Drummers Lane, Suite 306
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
George R. Jensen, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
USA Technologies, Inc.
1265 Drummers Lane, Suite 306
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
(610) 989-0340
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Douglas M. Lurio, Esquire
1760 Market Street, Suite 1300
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4132
(215) 665-9300
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Approximate date of proposed sale to the public: From time to time
after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the
following box: [ ]
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a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, check the following box: [X]
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pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, please check the
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462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration
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Rule 434, please check the following box. [ ]
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 Section 8(a), may
determine.
PROSPECTUS
USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
COMMON STOCK
This Prospectus relates to up to 5,100,000 shares of Common Stock, no
par value (the "Common Stock"), of USA Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") which
may be sold from time to time by the shareholders of the Company (the "Selling
Shareholders") who purchased 1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the "1995
Warrants") from the Company. The 1995 Warrants were issued pursuant to a warrant
agreement dated as of June 21, 1995, by and between the Company and American
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the warrant agent (the "1995 Warrant
Agreement").
The Common Stock which may be sold by the Selling Shareholders pursuant
to this Prospectus will be purchased from the Company by the Selling
Shareholders pursuant to the exercise of the 1995 Warrants. The Company issued
5,100,000 1995 Warrants to the Selling Shareholders in June and July 1995
pursuant to the 1995 Warrant Agreement in a transaction exempt from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"),
and applicable state securities law. Each 1995 Warrant entitles the holder
thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock for $.50 at any time through
January 31, 2001. The exercise price of the 1995 Warrants may be reduced by the
Company at any time, or from time to time. As more fully discussed below, to
date all of the 1995 Warrants have been exercised at a reduced price. The 1995
Warrants are exercisable at any time through January 31, 2001, or such later
date as the Company may determine. The Company agreed, at its cost and expense,
to register under the Act the Common Stock underlying the 1995 Warrants for
resale by the Selling Shareholders, and to register or qualify such Common Stock
under applicable state securities laws. See "Description of Securities - 1995
Common Stock Purchase Warrants." The Common Stock may be sold from time to time
by the Selling Shareholders named herein pursuant to this Prospectus. See
"Selling Shareholders".
As a condition to obtaining the Common Stock being offered hereby, the
Selling Shareholders must exercise the 1995 Warrants by tendering the per share
exercise price required under the 1995 Warrant Agreement. Through June 30, 1996,
the 1995 Warrants were exercised for a total of 3,686,000 shares of Common Stock
for a total exercise price to the Company of $1,105,800. All of such 1995
Warrants were exercised at $.30 per share of Common Stock. If all of the
remaining 1,414,000 1995 Warrants are exercised at $.30 per share, the Company
would receive gross proceeds of $424,200. There is no assurance that any or all
of the 1995 Warrants will be exercised by the Selling Shareholders, and if none
of the 1995 Warrants are exercised, the Company would not receive any gross
proceeds. The Company is responsible for all of the costs and expenses incident
to the offer and sale of the Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders pursuant
to this Prospectus other than any brokerage fees or commissions incurred by the
Selling Shareholders
in connection therewith.
The Common Stock offered by the Selling Shareholders pursuant to this
Prospectus may be sold from time to time by the Selling Shareholders. The sale
of the Common Stock offered hereby by the Selling Shareholders may be effected
in one or more transactions that may take place on the over-the-counter market,
including ordinary brokers' transactions, privately negotiated transactions or
through sales to one or more dealers for resale of such securities as
principals. Usual and customary or specifically negotiated brokerage fees or
commissions may be paid by the Selling Shareholders.
The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the
Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders. The Selling Shareholders will receive
all of the net proceeds from the sale of the Common Stock and will pay all
selling commissions, if any, applicable to the sale of the Common Stock.
See "Risk Factors" on page 3 of this Prospectus for a discussion of
certain factors that should be considered by prospective investors in the Common
Stock offered hereby.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED
UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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The date of this Prospectus is September __ , 1996.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company has filed a registration statement on Form SB-2 (together
with any amendments thereto, the "Registration Statement") with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Act with respect to the
Common Stock. This Prospectus, which constitutes a part of the Registration
Statement, omits certain information contained in the Registration Statement and
reference is made to the Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules
thereto for further information with respect to the Company and the Common
Stock. Statements contained in this Prospectus as to the contents of certain
documents filed with, or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement
are not necessarily complete, and in each instance reference is made to such
document, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and in
accordance therewith files reports and other information with the Commission.
Such reports, and other information filed by the Company can be inspected and
copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room
1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the Commission's
Regional Offices located at 7 World Trade Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite
1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Copies of such material can also be obtained at
prescribed rates from the Public Reference Section of the Commission,
Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, registration statements and certain other
filings made with the Commission through its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis
and Retrieval system are publicly available through the Commission's site on the
Internet's World Wide Web, located at http: //www.sec.gov.
The Company will provide a copy of any or all documents incorporated by
reference herein (exclusive of exhibits unless such exhibits are specifically
incorporated by reference therein), without charge, to each person to whom this
Prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request to USA Technologies, Inc.,
3 Glenhardie Corporate Center, 1265 Drummers Lane, Suite 306, Wayne,
Pennsylvania 19087, Attn: Edward J. Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer (telephone
(610) 989-0340).
The Company will furnish record holders of its securities with annual
reports containing financial statements audited and reported upon by its
independent auditors, quarterly reports containing unaudited interim financial
information, and such other periodic reports as the Company may determine to be
appropriate or as may be required by law.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following information does not purport to be complete and is
qualified in its entirety by and should be read in conjunction with the more
detailed information and Financial Statements, including the notes thereto,
appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. Prospective investors should consider
carefully the factors discussed below under "Risk Factors".
The Company
USA Technologies, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the "Company"), was
founded in January 1992. The Company is in the development stage and intends to
become the leading owner and licensor of unattended, credit card activated
control systems for the vending, copying, debit card and personal computer
industries. The Company's devices make available credit card payment technology
in connection with the sale of a variety of products and services. The Company
anticipates generating its revenues primarily from retaining a portion of the
revenues generated from all credit card transactions conducted through its
devices.
The Company has developed a credit card activated control system for
vending machines known as the Credit Card Vending ExpressTM, a credit card
activated control system to be utilized with photocopying machines and computer
printers known as the Credit Card Copy ExpressTM, and a credit card activated
control system to be utilized with debit card purchase/revalue stations known as
the Credit Card Debit ExpressTM. The devices allow consumers to use credit cards
to pay for these products and services.
The Company has also developed the Credit Card Computer ExpressTM which
is an unattended, credit card activated control system to be used in connection
with general use of a personal computer, as well as for the use of on-line
services, including the Internet, and for the use of a laser printer. This
product enables locations such as public libraries to offer the use of personal
computers to the public on an "as needed" basis utilizing credit cards as a
method of payment. The Company has entered into a strategic alliance with Dell
Computer Corporation in connection with the Credit Card Computer ExpressTM. See
"Business - Credit Card Computer ExpressTM."
As of June 30, 1996, the Company has installed at commercial locations
a total of 130 devices and revenues have been nominal. See "Business".
Substantially all of these customers are university or public libraries.
The Company's executive offices are located at 3 Glenhardie Corporate
Center, Suite 306, 1265 Drummers Lane, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087, and its
telephone number is (610) 989-0340.
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Description Of The Securities
Issuer . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA Technologies, Inc.
Securities Offered . . . . . . . Up to 5,100,000 shares of
Common Stock by the Selling
Shareholders. See "Selling
Shareholders."
Common Stock Outstanding
as of June 30, 1996 . . . . 23,023,976 shares. On a fully
converted basis, there would
be 42,949,016 shares
outstanding consisting of
3,592,300 shares issuable upon
exercise of outstanding
options and purchase rights,
5,200,000 shares issuable upon
exercise of the outstanding 1996
Warrants, 1,414,000 shares
issuable upon the exercise of
the outstanding 1995 Warrants,
7,960,250 shares issuable upon
conversion of the Preferred
Stock, and 1,758,490 shares
issuable upon conversion of
accrued and unpaid dividends on
the Preferred Stock. An
additional $597,019 of dividends
accrued on August 1, 1996 which
are convertible into 597,019
shares of Common Stock.
Preferred Stock Outstanding
as of June 30, 1996 . . . . 796,025 shares. Each share of
Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock, no par value, of the
Company ("Preferred Stock") is
convertible by the holder
thereof at any time into 10
shares of Common Stock.
The outstanding shares
of Preferred Stock are
convertible into 7,960,250
shares of Common Stock. At the
time of conversion, all
accrued and unpaid dividends
are converted into Common
Stock at the rate of $1.00 per
share of Common Stock. See
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"Description of Securities -
Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock."
Common Stock OTC Bulletin
Board Symbol . . . . . . . USTX
Use of Proceeds . . . . . . . . . . The Company will receive no cash
proceeds from the sale of the
Common Stock being offered by
the Selling Shareholders hereby.
The Company would, however,
receive $.50 per 1995 Warrant
exercised by the Selling
Shareholders (or such lower
exercise price as the Company
may determine). Through June 30,
1996, a total of 3,686,000 1995
Warrants have been exercised by
the Selling Shareholders at $.30
each, for an aggregate exercise
price of $1,105,800. There is no
assurance that any or all of the
remaining 1995 Warrants will be
exercised by the Selling
Shareholders, and if none of the
remaining 1995 Warrants are
exercised, the Company would not
receive any further gross
proceeds. The Selling
Shareholders will receive all of
the net proceeds from the sale
of the Common Stock. The Company
expects to incur expenses of
approximately $40,000 in
connection with the registration
of the Common Stock underlying
the 1995 Warrants. See
"Description of Securities -
1995 Common Stock Purchase
Warrants."
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
The Company anticipates that for the three months ended June 30, 1996,
it will incur an operating loss of approximately $755,000 and for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1996, losses are anticipated to be approximately $2,400,000.
In July 1996, the Company issued to an employee options to acquire up
to 100,000 shares of Common Stock at $.65 per share, and in August 1996, granted
to a consultant options to acquire up to 50,000 shares of Common Stock at $.50
per share.
In August 1996, the Company authorized the issuance of 265,000 shares
of Common Stock to two consultants. The Company has agreed to register these
shares under the Act and such shares will be freely tradeable thereunder.
RISK FACTORS
The securities described herein are speculative and involve a high
degree of risk. Each prospective investor in the Common Stock should carefully
consider the following risk factors inherent in and affecting the business of
the Company and the Common Stock before investing in the Common Stock.
1. Development Stage Company; Limited Operating History; Significant
Cumulative Operating Losses. Since its founding in January 1992, the Company has
been in the development stage and has been engaged almost exclusively in
research and development activities focused on designing, developing, and
marketing its credit card activated control systems. From inception through June
30, 1996 the Company has generated funds primarily through the sales of its
securities and unless and until the Company generates sufficient revenues from
operations, its existence may be dependent on the ability to continue to raise
capital. See "Financial Statements." The Company installed its first product,
the Golfer's OasisTM in June 1994. This product line did not achieve the
anticipated market acceptance and was also very capital intensive. There are
currently only 2 units in operation and net revenues through June 30, 1996 were
nominal. The Credit Card Copy ExpressTM was first installed in January 1995, and
as of June 1996, there were only 77 units in operation and net revenues
therefrom were nominal. The Credit Card Vending ExpressTM was first installed in
March 1995, and as of June 30, 1996 there were only 6 units in operation and net
revenues were nominal. The Company's Credit Card Debit ExpressTM was first
installed in April 1995, and as of June 30, 1996, there were only 24 units in
operation and net revenues were nominal. The Credit Card Computer ExpressTM was
first installed in April 1996, and as of June 30, 1996, there were only 21 units
in operation and net revenues were nominal.
For its fiscal years ended June 30, 1994, and June 30, 1995, the
Company incurred operating losses of $1,244,117 and $1,645,750, respectively.
For the nine months ended March 31, 1996, the Company incurred an operating loss
of $1,696,410. From its inception on January 16, 1992 through March 31, 1996,
the Company has incurred operating losses of $5,487,672. The Company anticipates
that for the three months ended June 30, 1996, it will incur an operating loss
of approximately $755,000 and for the year ended June 30, 1996, losses are
anticipated to be approximately $2,400,000. Such operating losses are
anticipated to continue into fiscal 1997. See "Management's Discussion And
Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations."
As of June 30, 1996, the Company's products have been installed at
only 130 locations and net revenues have been nominal. Accordingly, the Company
has an extremely limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the
Company's prospects can be made. Such prospects must be considered in light of
the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in the establishment
of a new business as well as the risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by
a development stage company. There is currently no basis upon which to assume
that the Company's business will prove financially profitable or generate more
than nominal operating revenues, and if not, investors may lose all or a
substantial portion of their investment.
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2. Dependence Upon Key Personnel. The Company is dependent on certain
key management personnel, particularly its President and Chief Executive
Officer, George R. Jensen, Jr. The loss of services of Mr. Jensen or other
executive officers would have a material adverse effect upon the Company's
business. The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Jensen
that expires in June 1997 and one-year employment agreements with the other
executive officers each of which contain non-compete agreements. The Company has
obtained a key man life insurance policy in the amount of $2,000,000 on Mr.
Jensen, and a key man life insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000 on its
Vice President-Research and Development, Haven Brock Kolls, Jr. The Company does
not have and does not presently intend to obtain key man life insurance coverage
on any of its other executive officers.
3. Uncertainty of New Product Development; Unproven Commercial
Viability. While a number of products or services such as gasoline,
prepaid telephone cards, public telephones, vending machines, tickets and
facsimile machines, are currently provided through unattended, credit card
activated terminals, the commercial viability of the use of an unattended,
credit card activated control system in connection with the use of copiers and
personal computers has not been established. Although commercial production and
installation of the Company's products has commenced on a very limited basis,
there can be no assurance that the Company's products will be successful or
become profitable. Likewise, there can be no assurance that the demand for the
Company's products will be sufficient to enable the Company to become
profitable. In any such event, investors may lose all or substantially all of
their investment in the Company.
4. Dependence on Proprietary Technology; Patent Issues. The Company's
success is dependent in part on its ability to obtain patent protection for its
products, maintain trade secret protection and operate without infringing the
proprietary rights of others. To date, the Company has filed seven patent
applications, and intends to file applications for additional patents covering
its future products. There can be no assurance that any of the patent
applications will be granted, that the Company will develop additional products
that are patentable or do not infringe the patents of others, or that any
patents issued to the Company will provide the Company with any competitive
advantages or adequate protection for its products. In addition, there can be no
assurance that any patents issued to the Company will not be challenged,
invalidated or circumvented by others. If any of the Company's products is found
to have infringed any patent, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to obtain licenses to continue to manufacture and license such product or
that the Company will not have to pay damages as a result of such infringement.
Even if a patent application is granted for any of the Company's products, there
can be no assurance that the patented technology will be a commercial success or
result in any profits to the Company.
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5. Competition. The Company is not aware of any other business
competing in the areas of unattended, credit card activated control systems for
use in connection with copiers or personal computers. However, the businesses
which have developed unattended, credit card activated control systems currently
used in connection with gasoline dispensing, public telephones, ticket
dispensing machines, prepaid telephone cards, vending machines, or facsimile
machines are capable of developing products or utilizing their existing products
in direct competition with the Company. Many of these businesses are well
established, have substantially greater resources than the Company and have
established reputations for success in the development, sale and service of high
quality products. The Company is aware of one business which has developed an
unattended, credit card activated device for vending machines. Any such
increased competition may result in lower percentages of gross revenues being
retained by the Company in connection with its devices, or otherwise may reduce
potential profits or result in a loss of some or all of its customer base.
6. Dependence on Third-Party Suppliers. The Company is dependent on
third-party suppliers for the various component parts of its products. Although
the Company believes there are alternative sources for these component parts,
the failure of such suppliers to supply such component parts or the absence of
readily available alternative sources could have a material adverse effect on
the Company, including delaying the implementation of the Company's business
plan to achieve profitability. The Company does not have supply contracts with
any of such third-party suppliers and intends to purchase components pursuant to
purchase orders placed from time to time. See "Business-Procurement".
7. Cash Dividends Not Likely. There can be no assurance that the
proposed operations of the Company will result in significant revenues or any
level of profitability. Any earnings which may be generated by the Company would
be used, for the foreseeable future, to finance the growth of the Company's
business. Accordingly, while payment of dividends rests within the discretion of
the Board of Directors, no cash dividends on the Common Stock have been declared
or paid by the Company to date, and the Company does not presently intend to pay
cash dividends on the Common Stock for the foreseeable future. Although the
Company paid a special stock dividend in August 1995 consisting of 3 shares of
Common Stock for each share of outstanding Preferred Stock, there can be no
assurance that cash dividends will ever be paid on the Common Stock. See
"Description of Securities-Series A Convertible Preferred Stock." The Articles
of Incorporation of the Company prohibit the declaration of any dividends on the
Common Stock unless and until all unpaid and accumulated dividends on the
Preferred Stock have been declared and paid. Through June 30, 1996, the unpaid
and cumulative dividends on the Preferred Stock equal $1,758,490.
On August 1, 1996 this amount was increased by $597,019. See "Description of
Securities- Series A Convertible Preferred Stock."
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8. Need For Market Acceptance; Location Risk. There can be no assurance
that demand for the Company's products will be sufficient to enable the Company
to become profitable. Likewise, no assurance can be given that the Company will
be able to install the credit card activated control systems at enough locations
to achieve significant revenues or that its operations can be conducted
profitably. As of June 30, 1996, the Company's products have been installed at
only 130 locations and revenues have been nominal. Alternatively, the locations
which would utilize the control systems may not be successful locations. In
such event, the revenues of the Company would be adversely affected. The
Company may in the future lose locations utilizing its products to competitors,
or may not be able to install its products at its competitor's locations.
9. No Assurance of Active Public Market. The Common Stock is currently
traded on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board. Although there is limited trading
in the Common Stock, there is no established trading market therefore. Unless
and until there is an established trading market for the Common Stock, holders
of the Common Stock could find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate
quotations as to the price of, the Common Stock. See "Description of Securities
- - Shares Eligible For Future Sale" and "Market For Common Stock."
10. Risks of Low-Priced Stocks. The Common Stock is subject to the
so-called penny stock rules that impose additional sales practice requirements
on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established
customers and accredited investors (generally defined as an investor with a net
worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000
together with a spouse). For transactions covered by this rule, the
broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser
and must have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior
to sale. These regulations may adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers to
sell the Common Stock.
The Commission has adopted regulations that define a penny stock to be
any equity security that has a market price (as defined) of less than $5.00 per
share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain
exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the
rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a disclosure schedule
relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must disclose the
commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative,
current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole
market-maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's
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presumed control over the market.
As of the date hereof, the Common Stock qualifies as a penny stock and
is subject to the above regulations. The above regulations could adversely
affect the market liquidity for the Common Stock and could limit the ability of
broker-dealers to sell the Common Stock as well as the ability of holders of the
Common Stock to sell the Common Stock in the secondary market.
11. Charge to Income in the Event of Release of Escrow Shares. If the
Company attains certain earning thresholds or the Company's Common Stock attains
certain prices required for the release of certain shares of Common Stock
currently held in escrow and which are subject to cancellation, such release
will require the Company to recognize additional compensation expense. In the
event such shares are released, they will be considered outstanding for purposes
of calculating per share information concerning the Company. Accordingly, the
Company will, in the event of the release of such Common Stock, recognize during
the period in which the earning thresholds are met or such per share prices
obtained, what could be a substantial charge that would have the effect of
substantially increasing the Company's loss or reducing or eliminating earnings,
if any, at such time. Such charge will not be deductible for income tax
purposes. Although the amount of compensation expense recognized by the Company
will not affect the Company's total Shareholders' equity or cash flow, it may
have a depressive effect on the market price of the Company's securities. If the
required earnings threshold was achieved at June 30, 1996, or the Company's
Common Stock attained certain prices required for the release of the escrowed
shares for a 30-day period during the year ended June 30, 1996, the compensatory
charge to the Company's operations during the year ended June 30, 1996 would
have been $2,837,250 (assuming the fair market value approximated $.65 per share
on June 30, 1996). This charge would not have affected the Company's cash flow
or total shareholders' equity. The net loss per share of Common Stock would have
been ($.42). See "Principal Shareholders - Escrow and Cancellation
Arrangements."
USE OF PROCEEDS
The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sales of the
Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders. See "Selling Shareholders" for a list
of those Shareholders entitled to receive net proceeds from the sales of the
Common Stock. The Company would, however, receive $.50 (or such lower exercise
price as the Company may determine) upon the exercise of each 1995 Warrant by a
Selling Shareholder. From February 12, 1996 through June 30, 1996, the Company
reduced the exercise price of the 1995 Warrants to $.30. See "Description of
Securities - 1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants." Through June 30, 1996, a
total of 3,686,000 1995 Warrants were exercised at $.30, and gross proceeds to
the Company were $1,105,800. There is no assurance that any or all of the
remaining 1995 Warrants will be exercised by the Selling Shareholders. The
Selling Shareholders will receive all of the net proceeds from the sale of the
Common Stock pursuant to this Prospectus. The Company expects to incur costs of
approximately $40,000 in connection with the registration of the Common Stock
underlying the 1995 Warrants. See "Description of Securities - 1995 Common Stock
Purchase Warrants."
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Introduction
Since January 1992, the Company, a development stage corporation, has
been engaged almost exclusively in research and development activities focused
on designing, developing, and marketing its unattended, credit card activated
control systems. From inception through March 31, 1996, the Company has had
nominal operating revenues and has generated funds primarily through the sale of
its securities. The Company has incurred operating losses since its inception,
resulting in an accumulated deficit of $6,499,230 at March 31, 1996 and such
losses are expected to continue into fiscal 1997.
Results of Operations
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995. For the fiscal year ended June 30,
1995, the Company had a net loss of $1,645,750. Overall this loss reflects the
continuing development stage activities of the Company including the costs
associated with the discontinuance of the Golfer's OasisTM product line. The
Company's Preferred Stock provides for an annual cumulative dividend of $1.50
per share payable to the shareholders of record on February 1 and August 1 each
year as declared by the Company's Board of Directors. In addition, in August
1995 the Company paid a special stock dividend of 3 shares of Common Stock for
each share of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding on August 1, 1995,
consisting of an aggregate of 1,908,600 shares of Common Stock. The $2,149,624
loss applicable to common shares or $.19 loss per common share was derived by
adding the $1,645,750 net loss and the $503,784 of cumulative preferred
dividends for the year ending June 30, 1995 and dividing by the weighted average
shares outstanding.
Revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 remained at a nominal
level reflecting the disappointing performance of the Golfer's OasisTM and the
slower than anticipated introduction of the Credit Card Copy ExpressTM product
line. Expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30,1995 were $1,667,998,
representing a $413,914 or 33% increase over the prior year. The primary
contributors to this increase were general and administrative expense and a
provision for loss on obsolete equipment.
General and administrative expense of $653,693 increased sharply by
$314,689 which reflects both a general increase in spending to support the
expansion of operations as well as several non-operational factors.
Specifically, the major contributors to this increase were (a) $120,000 increase
in consulting fees which includes a non-recurring charge of $99,750 for the
non-cash compensation expense associated with the 150,000 shares of Common Stock
issued to an outside consultant, (b) $47,000 increase in rent, which includes a
non-recurring charge of $44,000 for the planned lease termination for the
Jacksonville facility, (c) 25,000 increase in equipment rental expense
associated with the Jacksonville location, (d) $69,000 increase in professional
fees due to legal, accounting, and public relations activities, (e) increase
of $12,000 in telephone expense, and (f) an increase of $12,000 in postage.
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Compensation expense remained level with the prior year. At year end
the Company had thirteen full time employees representing a net addition of only
one. However the composition of the staff has shifted in support of the new
product development.
A provision for losses on obsolete equipment of $148,615 was recorded
to reflect the Company's decision to discontinue the Golfer's OasisTM product
line. It is management's opinion that the new products already developed
represent a better utilization of the Company's resources and will yield returns
higher than the capital intensive Golfer's OasisTM. All of the software and
technology related to this control system has been incorporated into and will be
marketed under the Credit Card Vending ExpressTM line. This charge to expense
represents the cost of liquidating the machines, parts, and components in excess
of the Company's current requirements.
Advertising and interest expense were both level with the prior year.
The majority of the interest expense, however, is related to the Company's
initial public offering which closed in February 1995 and therefore will not
continue. Research and development expense decreased significantly in 1995 by
$73,125 primarily due to the transition of projects from outside contracts to
in-house personnel which is accounted for under Compensation. Depreciation
increased by $7,410 as a function of the increased asset base.
Fiscal Quarter And Nine Months Ended March 31, 1996. The fiscal quarter
ended March 31, 1996 resulted in a net loss of $627,376 or $.07 loss per common
share. This contrasts to a net loss of $299,546 or $.05 loss per common share
for the comparable fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1995. A significant portion of
this increased loss is due to a $183,000 charge to expense to reflect the
issuance of 300,000 shares of Common Stock, at market value, to an outside
consultant for services performed. Overall these continuing losses reflect the
development stage nature of the Company. Losses are projected to continue until
sufficient revenue is generated from various applications of the Company's
proprietary technology.
Revenue from operations was $13,419, compared to $2,036 from the
previous year's fiscal quarter and remains level with the immediately preceding
quarter ended December 31, 1995. However revenue is still well below the level
required to be profitable.
Expenses for the period were $646,004 which represents an increase
over the prior year of $343,146 or 113%, and is due primarily to the change
noted above for consulting services.
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Compensation increased by $30,280 or 18% over the prior year which is
attributable to increased staffing primarily in the marketing function as the
Company prepares for the introduction of its credit card activated personal
computer.
General and administration expenses also increased by $291,674 or 250%.
The major contributors to this increase were in the areas of professional fees
($30,707), and travel expense ($27,238).
Research and development expense was also up by $29,709 due to the
increased number and pace of application projects.
For the nine month period ended March 31, 1996, the net operating loss
was $1,696,410 compared to last years quarter of $1,005,654, representing a 69%
increase and reflecting the accelerated level of operations. Revenue from
operations of $61,565 for the period compared to last years $7,383, while a
significant increase, remains well below breakdown requirements. Compensation
increased 30% and general and administrative expense was up 159% while interest
expense was favorably impacted by the elimination of the interest paid the
previous period to investors in the Company's initial public offering.
Preliminary Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 1996
The Company continued to incur losses during the quarter ended June 30,
1996 of approximately $755,000 and generated nominal revenues. See "Recent
Developments."
Plan of Operations
As of March 31, 1996 the Company's installation base consisted of the
following: Credit Card Copy ExpressTM 84, Credit Card Debit ExpressTM 19,
Credit Card Vending ExpressTM 11, and the Credit Card Computer ExpressTM 9
(all of which are test sites) for a total of 123 control system units. It is
the Company's intention to build the installation base to the break even level
as quickly as possible.
The Credit Card Computer ExpressTM or C3XTM, will enable libraries and
service establishments to offer state of the art computer technology, such as
access to the Internet, as well as the capability of charging users via credit
card for usage of the equipment.
The Credit Card Debit ExpressTM will enable consumers to transfer value
from their credit card to their stored value debit card. This stored value card
is typically used in connection with copy machines in university libraries.
The Company generally retains 15% of the gross revenues from these devices.
See "Business - Credit Card Debit Express."
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In spite of the discontinuance of the Golfer's OasisTM product line,
the control technology developed can be utilized in other areas of the vending
industry. It is the Company's intention to pursue these alternatives under the
Credit Card Vending ExpressTM trademark.
The Company is utilizing its direct sales force to market the control
systems to university and public libraries.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company commenced a private placement offering on June 21, 1995
which was closed on a fully subscribed basis on July 31, 1995 and generated net
proceeds of $1,647,567. On March 31, 1996 the Company had cash on hand of
$414,551. Management believes that such cash balance together with the net
proceeds of the private placement offering which closed in May 1996 of
$1,249,264, and the gross proceeds of $1,105,800 obtained by the Company from
the exercise of the 1995 Warrants through June 30, 1996, will enable the Company
to be sufficiently capitalized through June 30, 1997.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, net cash of $1,353,741 was
used by operating activities (primarily compensation and general and
administrative expense). Net cash used by investing activities resulted from the
purchase of property and equipment of $213,370. The net cash provided by
financing activities of $1,499,091 was principally due to the net proceeds
generated from the issuance of Common Stock and Preferred Stock of $1,512,183.
During the nine months ended March 31, 1996, net cash of $1,323,607 was
used by operating activities (principally compensation and general and
administrative expenses). Net investing activities of $394,511 were principally
due to the purchase of equipment of $445,511, net of proceeds from the sale of
equipment of $51,000. The net cash provided by financing activities of
$1,756,478 was principally due to the net proceeds generated from the issuance
of Common Stock and Preferred Stock of $1,763,585.
BUSINESS
USA Technologies, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the "Company"), was
founded in January 1992. The Company is in the development stage and intends to
become the leading owner and licensor of unattended, credit card activated
control systems for the vending, copying, debit card and personal computer
industries. The Company's devices make available credit card payment technology
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in connection with the sale of a variety of products and services. The Company
anticipates generating its revenues primarily from retaining a portion of the
revenues generated from all credit card transactions conducted through its
devices.
The Company has developed an unattended, credit card activated control
system for vending machines known as the Credit Card Vending ExpressTM, an
unattended, credit card activated control system to be utilized with
photocopying machines and computer printers known as the Credit Card Copy
ExpressTM, and an unattended, credit card activated control system to be used
in connection with debit card purchase/revalue stations known as the Credit Card
Debit ExpressTM. The devices allow consumers to use credit cards to pay for
those products and services.
The Company has also developed the Credit Card Computer ExpressTM which
is an unattended, credit card activated control system to be used in
connection with general use of a personal computer, as well as for the use of
on-line services, including the Internet, and for the use of a laser printer.
This product enables locations such as public libraries to offer the use of
personal computers to the public on an "as needed" basis utilizing credit cards
as a method of payment.
In February 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with Dell
Marketing, L.P., a subsidiary of Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell"), pursuant to
which the Company was appointed as a Dell authorized "Remarketer/Integrator".
Dell is one of the leading manufacturers of personal computers and other related
computer products in the world. Pursuant to the agreement, Dell will manufacture
Dell computers containing the Company's C3XTM credit card activated control
system. These products will be sold to the Company by Dell either for resale by
the Company to its customers or for licensing by the Company to its customers.
The Company is entitled to a discount off of the list price of the Dell products
being purchased from Dell. Dell may ship the complete computer system (including
the integrated C3XTM control system) directly to the Company's customer on a COD
basis and remit the applicable discount to the Company. The agreement has an
initial term of one year and is cancelable by either party upon thirty days
notice. Through June 30, 1996, the Company ordered 25 computer systems from
Dell.
For the year ended June 30, 1994 and 1995, the Company has spent
approximately $163,000 and $130,000, respectively for the development of its
proprietary technology. In the year ended June 30, 1995, these amounts include
the expense of outside consultants and contractors (approximately $45,000) as
well as compensation paid to the Company's employees (approximately $85,000) and
included in Compensation in the accompanying financial statements.
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The Company has been certified by First Data Corp., the leading credit
card processor in the United States. First Data has extended to the Company a
fixed rate percentage processing charge in connection with the credit card
transactions conducted through the Company's products. This charge is paid by
the Company out of its share of the gross proceeds. See "Business-Credit Card
Processing." Each credit card activated control device records and transmits all
transaction data to the Company, and the Company then forwards such data to the
credit card processor. After receiving transaction information from the Company,
the credit card processor electronically transfers the funds to the Company's
bank account. The Company then forwards to the location utilizing the Company's
control system its share of the funds.
As of June 30, 1996, the Company had 77 Credit Card Copy ExpressTM
control systems, 24 Credit Card Debit ExpressTM control systems, and 21 Credit
Card Computer ExpressTM control systems at the following commercial locations:
Adams State College, Anaheim Public Library, Boston College, Boston Law School,
Bradley University Library, Bucks County Community College, Central Arkansas
Library System, Clarkson University, Cleveland State University, Colgate
University, Denver Public Library, Drexel University, Georgetown University Law
Library, Library of Congress, Loyola University Medical School, Michigan State
University, Nanuet Public Library, New England Law Library, Nova Southeastern
University, Ohio University, Penn State University, Philadelphia College of
Pharmacy & Science, Princeton University, San Francisco Public Library, Temple
Law Library, University of Arkansas Law Library, University of Chicago,
University of the District of Columbia, University of Georgia, University of
Houston, University of Maine, University of Maryland, University of Pittsburgh,
University of Tennessee, University of Texas, University of Wisconsin, Upper
Merion Public Library, Villanova University, and William Jeanes Memorial
Library. Through June 30, 1996 the total gross revenues received by the Company
from these systems has been nominal.
The Company has licensed its Credit Card Vending ExpressTM technology
to an apparel manufacturer to be used in connection with the sale from vending
machines of T-shirts, windbreakers, and tote bags, and has also licensed this
technology to two golf courses. In July 1996, the licensing arrangement with the
apparel manufacturer was terminated by the apparel manufacturer effective
September 30, 1996. At June 30, 1996, there were 8 Credit Card Vending ExpressTM
control systems in operation and the gross revenues to the Company from those
machines has been nominal.
Credit Card Processing
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Each of the Company's credit card activated control devices records and
transmits all transaction data to the Company, and the Company then forwards
such data to the credit card processor. After receiving transaction information
from the Company, the credit card processor electronically transfers the funds
(less the credit card processor's charge) to the Company. The Company then
forwards to the location its share of the funds.
The Company and each location have agreed on a percentage split of the
gross proceeds from the Company's device. The credit card processor's fees and
cost to forward the location's share of the gross proceeds are all paid for out
of the Company's portion of the gross revenue.
In connection with its Credit Card Copy ExpressTM, the Company is
currently retaining 15 to 30% of the gross revenues from each device. The
Company anticipates retaining approximately 90% of the gross revenues where it
licenses the Credit Card Computer ExpressTM complete system to a location and
20% of the gross revenues where the Company sells a complete system to a
location or where the Company licenses only the C3XTM control system to a
location for use in connection with existing computer equipment.
Industry Trends
With trends over the last twenty years indicating an ever increasing
customer reliance on the use of credit cards as a method of payment, the Company
believes the future of purchasing products and services is in credit cards
rather than cash. There are approximately eight hundred million credit cards
issued in the United States. The Company has focused its efforts towards
developing unattended, credit card activated control systems for use in the
vending, copier, debit card and personal computer industries.
The Credit Card Vending ExpressTM
According to the Vending Times, Census of the Industry, vending sales
in the United States have increased from approximately $14.8 billion in 1983 to
approximately $29.3 billion in 1994.
The Company believes that operators have become increasingly aware of
the economic gains to be realized by selling higher priced items from a vending
machine. Selling higher priced products from a vending machine is difficult
using a coin and dollar bill based system. These difficulties include handling
increased amounts of cash as well as collecting, counting, changing and
depositing the cash.
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The Company has developed a credit card activated control system to be
used in connection with vending machines known as the Credit Card Vending
ExpressTM. This product allows owner/operators of vending machines to sell
higher priced items from one or more vending machines. Using a valid credit
card, the customer swipes his or her credit card to activate the equipment which
could offer items without limitation as to price. The Company's device makes the
vending machines operable 24 hour per day, 365 days per year and eliminates the
need for cash.
The Credit Card Copy ExpressTM
Traditionally, customers wishing to use a photocopying machine have
either used a prepaid, stored value card or cash. In most circumstances, this
places a burden on employees of the facility to provide a number of services
unrelated to their primary jobs, such as providing change, coin collecting, coin
counting and coin reloading. With the Credit Card Copy ExpressTM, the attendant
no longer needs to interact with the customers for these purposes.
The Credit Card Copy ExpressTM provides a cashless method to pay for
the use of photocopying machines. The device is attached to the photocopying
machine, computer printer, or microfilm/fiche printer in a similar manner as
attaching a standard coin acceptor. The device can be attached to either
existing or new equipment. The control system enables customers to photocopy
documents with the use of a credit card.
The Credit Card Debit ExpressTM
Many "closed" environments such as universities utilize a private card
system to store cash value known as a debit or "stored value" card. The system
works by encouraging customers to transfer lump sum cash values onto a magnetic
stripe or imbedded chip card that can be used to activate equipment within the
closed environment. As the cardholder uses the card to purchase products or
services the cash value is deducted from the total value on the card.
The Company's Credit Card Debit ExpressTM enables customers to purchase
or revalue their debit cards with a credit card and eliminates the need for cash
or for an attendant to handle cash, provide change or process credit card
transactions. The Credit Card Debit ExpressTM eliminates any reliance on cash by
allowing customers to use a credit card to purchase or place additional value on
a debit card.
The Company's product is presently being used with debit card machines
in university libraries. Such debit cards are used for the copy machines located
in the library. The Company generally retains 15% of the gross revenues from the
devices.
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The Credit Card Computer ExpressTM
The Company believes that the growing dependence on personal computers
has created an environment where there is a need for access to personal
computers by the general public on an "as needed" basis. To meet this need, the
Company has developed the Credit Card Computer ExpressTM. Through June 30, 1996,
the Company's system is in commercial use at 21 locations, substantially all of
which are public libraries. The device enables the public to utilize personal
computers and/or the services they offer on an "as-needed" basis. The system is
designed so that the computer could not be used until a valid credit card is
swiped through the control system. Once the user is authorized to proceed, the
system would charge for time in use, printed output, and any modem activity.
The Company could either sell the C3XTM control device to locations
which already have personal computers, or alternatively, either license or sell
to the location a Credit Card Computer ExpressTM complete system. If the
complete system is purchased by the location from the Company, the Company
anticipates retaining 20% of the gross revenues, or if the complete system is
purchased by the Company and licensed to the location, the Company anticipates
retaining approximately 90% of the gross revenues.
During February 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with Dell
Marketing, L.P., a subsidiary of Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell"), pursuant to
which the Company was appointed as a Dell authorized "Remarketer/Integrator."
Dell is one of the leading manufacturers of personal computers and other related
computer products in the world. Pursuant to the agreement, Dell will manufacture
Dell computers containing the Company's C3XTM credit card activated control
system. See "Business Procurement." These products will be sold to the Company
by Dell either for resale by the Company to its customers or for licensing by
the Company to its customers. The Company is entitled to a discount off of the
list price of the Dell products being purchased from Dell. Dell may ship the
complete computer system (including the integrated C3XTM control device)
directly to the Company's customer on a COD basis and remit the applicable
discount to the Company. The agreement has initial term of one year and is
cancelable by either party upon thirty days notice. Through June 30, 1996, the
Company ordered 25 computer systems from Dell.
The initial customer base to be targeted by the Company for the Credit
Card Computer ExpressTM is public and university libraries. The Company believes
that the personal computer is becoming an integral part of how library patrons
access and utilize the information available to them. The Company also believes
that the majority of these libraries do not currently offer general use personal
computers to their patrons. The Company will also pursue print shops, cyber
cafes, hotels, airports, convention and conference centers, and various retail
outlets as potential customers.
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Marketing
The Company is currently marketing its products through its full-time
sales staff consisting of six persons to university and public libraries, either
directly or through facility management companies servicing these locations.
Procurement
The Company's control system devices consist of a card reader, printer,
amplifier, circuit board and micro chip in a specially designed housing. The
devices are currently manufactured to the Company's design specification by an
independent contractor, LMC - Autotech Technologies, LP. The Company has
recently contracted for the purchase of 250 control devices, for a total
purchase price of $143,000. Through June 30, 1996, 148 units have been delivered
and $85,000 has been included in acounts payable. The Company anticipates
obtaining its complete computer systems (other than the C3XTM control system)
from Dell pursuant to the agreement entered into with Dell.
Competition
The Company believes that there are currently no other businesses
competing in the areas of unattended, credit card activated control systems for
use in connection with copiers or personal computers. However, the businesses
which have developed unattended, credit card activated control systems currently
in use in connection with gasoline dispensing, public telephones, prepaid
telephone cards, ticket dispensing machines, vending machines, or facsimile
machines, are capable of developing products or utilizing their existing
products in direct competition with the Company. Many of these businesses are
well established, have substantially greater resources than the Company and have
established reputations for success in the development, sale and service of high
quality products. The Company is aware of one business which has developed an
unattended, credit card activated control system to be used in connection with
vending machines. Any such increased competition may result in lower percentages
of gross revenues being retained by the Company in connection with its licensing
arrangements, or otherwise may reduce potential profits or result in a loss of
some or all of its customer base. See "Risk Factors - Competition".
Patents, Trademarks and Proprietary Information
The Company has applied for federal registration of its trademarks
Credit Card Printer ExpressTM, Credit Card Copy ExpressTM, Credit Card Debit
ExpressTM, Credit Card Computer ExpressTM, and C3XTM.
Much of the technology developed or to be developed by the Company is
subject to trade secret protection. To reduce the risk of loss of trade secret
protection through disclosure, the Company has entered into confidentiality
agreements with its key employees.
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There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in maintaining
such trade secret protection or that others will not capitalize on certain of
the Company's technology.
The Company has applied for seven United States letters patent related
to its cashless vending technology, and has applied for certain corresponding
foreign letters patent in connection therewith. As of the date hereof, all of
such applications are pending and have not been granted. See "Risk Factors -
Dependence on Proprietary Technology; Patent Issues."
Employees
As of the date hereof, the Company has sixteen full-time employees and
two part-time employees.
Properties
The Company leases its principal executive offices, consisting of
approximately 3400 square feet, at 3 Glenhardie Corporate Center, 1265 Drummers
Lane, Suite 306, Wayne, Pennsylvania for a monthly rental of $3,300. The lease
expires on August 31, 1997. The Company also leases approximately 5,000 square
feet of warehouse space in Jacksonville, Florida, for $2,300 per month. The
lease expires on April 30, 1997. It is the Company's intention to vacate or
sublease this facility prior to the expiration date, and accordingly the Company
has reserved an appropriate amount for the continuing expense.
Legal Proceedings
In January 1995, Norman H. Greenspun, a former officer and Director,
commenced litigation against the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, in the
Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges
that the plaintiff was subject to age discrimination in conjunction with the
termination of his employment in violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations
Act. The complaint seeks unspecified damages in excess of $100,000. In May 1996,
the Court granted preliminary objections to the complaint, and dismissed the
action against the Company's Chief Executive Officer and struck plaintiff's
request for punitive damages and a jury trial against the Company. The Company
believes that the action has no merit and intends to vigorously defend the
action.
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MANAGEMENT
Directors and Executive Officers
The Directors and executive officers of the Company, together with
their ages and business backgrounds are as follows.
Name Age Position(s) Held
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George R. Jensen, Jr. 47 President, Chief Executive
Officer, Chairman of the
Board of Directors
Stephen P. Herbert 34 Executive Vice President - Sales
and Marketing, Director
Haven Brock Kolls, Jr. 30 Vice President - Research and
Development
Keith L. Sterling 44 Executive Vice President -
Operations, Secretary, Director
Edward J. Sullivan 46 Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer
Peter G. Kapourelos 75 Director
William W. Sellers 75 Director
Henry B. duPont Smith 35 Director
William L. Van Alen, Jr. 61 Director
Each Director holds office until the next Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and until his successor has been elected and qualified.
George R. Jensen, Jr., has been the President, Chief Executive Officer,
and Director of the Company since January 1992. Mr. Jensen is the founder, and
was Chairman, Director, and Chief Executive Officer of American Film
Technologies, Inc. ("AFT") from 1985 until 1992. AFT was in the business of
creating color imaged versions of black-and-white films. From 1979 to 1985, Mr.
Jensen was Chief Executive Officer and President of International Film
Productions, Inc. Mr. Jensen was the Executive Producer of the twelve hour
miniseries, "A.D.", a $33 million dollar production filmed in Tunisia. Procter
and Gamble, Inc., the primary source of funds, co-produced and sponsored the
epic, which aired in March 1985 for five consecutive nights on the NBC network.
Mr. Jensen was also the Executive Producer for the 1983 special for public
television, " A Tribute to Princess Grace". From 1971 to 1978, Mr. Jensen was a
securities broker, primarily for the firm of Smith Barney, Harris Upham. Mr.
Jensen was chosen 1989 Entrepreneur of the Year in the high technology category
for the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area by Ernst & Young LLP and Inc. Magazine.
Mr. Jensen received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University
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of Tennessee and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Stephen P. Herbert was elected a Director of the Company in April 1996,
and joined the Company full-time on May 6, 1996. Prior to joining the Company
and since 1986, Mr. Herbert had been employed by Pepsi-Cola, the beverage
division of PepsiCo. From 1994 to April 1996, Mr. Herbert was a Manager of
Market Strategy. In such position he was responsible for directing development
of market strategy for the vending channel and subsequently the supermarket
channel for Pepsi-Cola in North America. Prior thereto, Mr. Herbert held various
sales and management positions with Pepsi-Cola. Mr. Herbert graduated with a
Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University.
Haven Brock Kolls, Jr., joined the Company on a full-time basis in May
1994 and was elected an executive officer in August 1994. From January 1992 to
April 1994, Mr. Kolls was Director of Engineering for International Trade
Agency, Inc., an engineering firm specializing in the development of control
systems and management software packages for use in the vending machine
industry. Mr. Kolls was an electrical engineer for Plateau Inc. from 1988 to
December 1992. His responsibilities included mechanical and electrical
computer-aided engineering, digital electronic hardware design, circuit board
design and layout, fabrication of system prototypes and software development.
From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Kolls was employed as an electrical engineer. Mr. Kolls
is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Engineering.
Keith L. Sterling joined the Company on a full-time basis as Executive
Vice President-Operations and Secretary on July 1, 1993 and was elected to the
Board of Directors on May 12, 1995. Mr. Sterling is part owner, and from October
1987 to July 1, 1993, was the Chief Executive Officer of Radnor Commonwealth
Equities, Inc., a Washington, D.C. asset-based investment/consulting firm. He
co-founded that firm in 1987. From 1980 to 1987, Mr Sterling held various
positions with MHB Companies, Inc., a national investment-development company
headquartered in Houston, Texas, including Executive Vice President. Mr.
Sterling graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from
Susquehanna University.
Edward J. Sullivan joined the Company on a full-time basis as Senior
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on July 1, 1993. Prior
thereto, and since 1990, he was President of Brian Edwards & Co., a consulting
firm specializing in controllership services, cost containment, and expense
reduction programs. From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Sullivan was Vice President, Group
Controller of Pony Industries, Inc., a manufacturer supplying
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the building products industry. Mr. Sullivan is a Certified Public Accountant
and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Villanova
University.
Peter G. Kapourelos joined the Board of Directors of the Company in May
1993. Mr. Kapourelos has been a branch manager of Advantage Capital Corporation,
a subsidiary of Primerica Corporation, since 1972. He has been a member of the
Millionaire Production Club since 1972. Mr. Kapourelos is currently the Vice
President for American Capital High Yield Bond Fund and of the American Capital
Equity Income Fund, which are publicly traded mutual funds.
William W. Sellers joined the Board of Directors of the Company in May
1993. Mr. Sellers founded The Sellers Company in 1949 which has been nationally
recognized as the leader in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art
equipment for the paving industry. Mr. Sellers has been awarded five United
States patents and several Canadian patents pertaining to this equipment. The
Sellers Company was sold to Mechtron International in 1985. Mr. Sellers is
Chairman of the Board of Sellers Process Equipment Company which sells
products and systems to the food and other industries. Mr. Sellers is actively
involved in his community. Mr. Sellers received his undergraduate degree from
the University of Pennsylvania.
Henry B. duPont Smith joined the Board of Directors of the Company in
May 1994. Since January 1992, Mr. Smith has been a Vice President of The
Rittenhouse Trust Company and since September 1991 has been a Vice President of
Rittenhouse Financial Services, Inc. From September 1991 to December 1992, he
was a registered representative of Rittenhouse Financial Securities, Inc. Mr.
Smith was an Assistant Vice President of Mellon Bank, N.A. from March 1988 to
July 1991, and an investment officer of Provident National Bank from March 1985
to March 1988. Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in
1984 from Franklin & Marshall College.
William L. Van Alen, Jr., joined the Board of Directors of the Company
in May 1993. Mr. Van Alen is President of Cornerstone Entertainment, Inc., an
organization engaged in the production of feature films of which he was a
founder in 1985. Prior thereto, Mr. Van Alen practiced law in Pennsylvania for
twenty-two years. Mr. Van Alen received his undergraduate degree in Economics
from the University of Pennsylvania and his law degree from Villanova Law
School.
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Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to
compensation paid or accrued by the Company during the fiscal years ended June
30, 1994, June 30, 1995 and June 30, 1996 to the individual acting in the
capacity of Chief Executive Officer of the Company. No individual who was
serving as an executive officer of the Company at the end of the fiscal years
ended June 30, 1994, June 30, 1995 or June 30, 1996 received salary and bonus in
excess of $100,000 in any such fiscal year.
Summary Compensation Table
Fiscal
Name and Principal Position Year Annual Compensation
- --------------------------- ------ -------------------------
Salary Bonus
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George R. Jensen, Jr., 1996 $90,000 $0
Chief Executive Officer, 1995 $90,000 $0
President 1994 $90,000(1) $0
(1) During the 1994 fiscal year, Mr. Jensen actually received, in addition to
his salary for the 1994 fiscal year, the amount of $50,000 for accrued but
unpaid salary attributable to the 1993 fiscal year.
Executive Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into a one year employment agreement with Mr.
Jensen which expires June 30, 1997. The Agreement is automatically renewed from
year to year unless canceled by Mr. Jensen or the Company. The agreement
provides for an annual base salary of $100,000 per year. Mr. Jensen is entitled
to receive such bonus or bonuses as may be awarded to him by the Board of
Directors. In determining whether to pay such a bonus, the Board would use its
subjective discretion. The Agreement requires Mr. Jensen to devote his full time
and attention to the business and affairs of the Company, and obligates him not
to engage in any investments or activities which would compete with the Company
during the term of the Agreement and for a period of one year thereafter.
The Company has entered into a one-year employment agreement with Mr.
Herbert which expires on April 30, 1997. The agreement is automatically renewed
from year to year thereafter unless canceled by Mr. Herbert or the Company. The
Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $90,000 per year, provided, that
Mr. Herbert's base salary shall never be less than ninety percent of that of the
Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Herbert is entitled to receive such
bonus or bonuses as the Board of Directors may award to him. The Agreement
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requires Mr. Herbert to devote his full time and attention to the business and
affairs of the Company and obligates him not to engage in any investments or
activities which would compete with the Company during the term of the agreement
and for a period of one year thereafter.
Mr. Sterling has entered into a one-year employment agreement with the
Company which expires on June 30, 1997. The agreement is automatically renewed
from year to year thereafter unless cancelled by Mr. Sterling or the Company.
The Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $90,000 per year and
provides that Mr Sterling is entitled to receive such bonus or bonuses as the
Board of Directors may award to him. The agreement requires Mr. Sterling to
devote his full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company,
and obligates him not to engage in any investments or activities which would
compete with the Company during the term of the agreement and for a period of
one year thereafter.
Mr. Sullivan has entered into a one-year employment agreement with the
Company which expires on June 30, 1997. The agreement automatically renews from
year to year unless canceled by the Company or Mr. Sullivan. The agreement
provides for an annual base salary of $80,000 and provides that Mr. Sullivan is
entitled to receive such bonus or bonuses as may be awarded by the Board of
Directors. The agreement requires Mr. Sullivan to devote his full-time and
attention to the business and affairs of the Company, and obligates him not to
engage in any investments or activities which would compete with the Company
during the term of the agreement and for a period of one year thereafter.
Mr. Kolls has entered into a one-year employment agreement with the
Company which expires on April 30, 1997, and is automatically renewed from year
to year thereafter unless canceled by Mr. Kolls or the Company. The agreement
provides for an annual base salary of $90,000 per year. Mr. Kolls is also
entitled to receive such bonus or bonuses as may be awarded to him by the Board
of Directors. The Agreement requires Mr. Kolls to devote his full time and
attention to the business and affairs of the Company, and obligates him not to
engage in any investments or activities which would compete with the Company
during the term of his agreement and for a period of one year thereafter.
Director Compensation and Stock Options
Members of the Board of Directors do not currently receive any cash
compensation for serving on the Board of Directors.
In April 1993, Messrs. Kapourelos and Sellers each purchased 100,000
shares of Common Stock from the Company at a purchase price of $.001 per share.
In June 1993, Mr. Van Alen purchased 100,000 shares of Common Stock from the
Company at a purchase price of $.001 per share.
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In July 1993, the Company issued to each of Messrs. Kapourelos,
Sellers, and Van Alen fully vested options to purchase 100,000 shares of Common
Stock at an exercise price of $.25 per share. The options must be exercised on
or before June 30, 1998.
In March 1995, the Company issued to Mr. Smith fully vested options to
purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock, to Mr. Sellers fully vested options to
purchase 55,000 shares of Common Stock, to Mr. Kapourelos fully vested options
to purchase 70,000 shares of Common Stock, and to Mr. Van Alen fully vested
options to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock. The exercise price of these
options is $.25 per share and they must be exercised on or before February 29,
2000.
Pursuant to the request of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, each
of the Directors have placed all of the shares of Common Stock owned
beneficially by them in escrow. See "Principal Shareholders - Escrow And
Cancellation Arrangements."
The Company paid to William W. Sellers the amount of $80,000 for
consulting services rendered by Mr. Sellers to the Company during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1996.
The Company paid to Peter G. Kapourelos the amount of $24,000 for
consulting services rendered by Mr. Kapourelos to the Company during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1996.
Executive Stock Options
In July 1993, the Company issued to Messrs. Sullivan and Sterling,
options to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.25 per
share. The options must be exercised within five years of the vesting thereof.
Mr. Sterling received options to acquire 200,000 shares of Common Stock, 100,000
of which vested on June 30, 1994, and 100,000 of which vested on June 30, 1995.
Mr. Sullivan was granted options to acquire 100,000 shares of Common Stock,
50,000 of which vested on June 30, 1994, and 50,000 of which vested on June 30,
1995.
In August 1994, the Company issued to Mr. Kolls options to acquire
50,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.25 per share, 25,000 of
which vested on April 30, 1995, and 25,000 of which vested on April 30, 1996.
In August 1994, the Company issued to Mr. Barry Slawter, a former
officer of the Company, options to acquire 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $.25 per share, 50,000 of which vested on February 1, 1995,
50,000 of which vested on May 1, 1995, 50,000 of which vested on August 1, 1995,
and 50,000 of which vested on November 1, 1995. The options must be exercised
within five years after vesting.
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In March 1995, the Company issued to Mr. Sterling fully vested
options to acquire 100,000 shares of Common Stock at $.25 per share exercisable
on or before February 29, 2000.
In March 1995, the Company issued to Mr. Kolls options to acquire
150,000 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $.25 per share, 75,000
of which vested on April 30, 1995, and 75,000 of which vested on April 30, 1996.
These options must be exercised within five years after vesting.
In June 1995, the Company issued to Mr. Slawter fully vested options to
acquire 10,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.25 per share.
Such options must be exercised within five years.
In March 1996, the Company issued to Mr. Kolls options to acquire up to
50,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.65 per share, all of
which will vest if he is employed on April 30, 1997. The options must be
exercised within five years of vesting.
In April 1996, the Company issued to Mr. Herbert options to acquire up
to 400,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.65 per share.
Subject to Mr. Herbert's continued employment with the Company, the options will
become vested over a three year period, 200,000 during the first year, and
100,000 during each year thereafter, in quarterly intervals. The options must be
exercised within five years of vesting.
In May 1996, the Company issued to Mr. Sterling options to acquire up
to 50,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.65 per share, all of
which will vest if he is employed by the Company on April 30, 1997. The options
must be exercised within five years of vesting.
In May 1996, the Company issued to Mr. Sullivan options to acquire up
to 50,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.65 per share, all of
which will vest if he is employed by the Company on April 30, 1997. The options
must be exercised within five years of vesting.
Pursuant to the request of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, each
of the executive officers have placed all of the shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by them in escrow. See "Principal Shareholders--Escrow And
Cancellation Arrangements.
The Board of Directors is responsible for awarding stock options. Such
awards are made in the subjective discretion of the Board. The exercise price of
all the above options represents on the date of issuance of such options an
amount equal to or in excess of the market value of the Common Stock issuable
upon the exercise of the options. All of the foregoing options are non-qualified
stock options and not part of a qualified stock option plan.
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Officer Termination
The employment agreement of Barry Slawter, a former officer of the
Company, expired on June 30, 1996, and Mr. Slawter is no longer an employee or
officer of the Company.
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
Common Stock
The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 1996, the
beneficial ownership of the Common Stock of each of the Company's directors and
executive officers, as well as by the Company's directors and executive officers
as a group. Except as set forth below, the Company is not aware of any
beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Common Stock. Except as
otherwise indicated, the Company believes that the beneficial owners of the
Common Stock listed below, based on information furnished by such owners, have
sole investment and voting power with respect to such shares, subject to
community property laws where applicable.
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Number of Shares
Name and Address of Common Stock Percent
of Beneficial Owner Beneficially Owned(1) of Class(2)
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George R. Jensen, Jr. 7,753,000 shares(3) 18.3%
10 Fox Chase Road
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355
Stephen P. Herbert 50,000 shares (4) *
536 West Beach Tree Lane
Strafford, Pennsylvania 19087
Haven Brock Kolls, Jr. 221,500 shares(5) *
150 Westridge Gardens
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460
Keith L. Sterling 400,000 shares(6) 1.0%
114 South Valley Road
Paoli, Pennsylvania 19033
Edward J. Sullivan 200,000 shares(7) *
3 Pickwick Lane
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355
Peter G. Kapourelos 313,000 shares(8) *
1515 Richard Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
William W. Sellers 911,000 shares(9) 2.2%
394 East Church Road
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
Henry B. duPont Smith 400,000 shares(10) 1.0%
350 Mill Bank Road
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
William L. Van Alen, Jr. 225,000 shares(11) *
Cornerstone Entertainment, Inc.
P.O. Box 727
Edgemont, Pennsylvania 19028
All Directors and Executive Officers
As a Group (9 persons) 10,249,675 shares(12) 24.2%
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*Less than one percent (1%)
(1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and derives from either voting or
investment power with respect to securities. Shares of Common Stock issuable
upon conversion of the Preferred Stock, or shares of Common Stock issuable
upon exercise of options currently exercisable, or exercisable within 60 days
of the date hereof, are deemed to be beneficially owned for purposes hereof.
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(2) For purposes of computing the percentages under this table, it is assumed
that all shares of issued and outstanding Preferred Stock have been converted
into 7,960,250 shares of Common Stock, that all of the options or purchase
rights to acquire Common Stock which have been issued and are fully vested as
of the date hereof (or within 60-days of the date hereof) have been converted
into 3,042,300 shares of Common Stock. Of the 3,435,000 options to acquire
Common Stock issued as of June 30, 1996, only 550,000 of such options do not
become vested within 60-days thereof, and such options are excluded from this
table. For purposes of computing such percentages it has also been assumed
that all of the remaining 1995 Warrants have been exercised for 1,414,000
shares of Common Stock, all of the 1996 Warrants have been exercised for
5,200,000 shares of Common Stock, and all of the accrued and unpaid dividends
on the Preferred Stock as of June 30, 1996 have been converted into 1,758,490
shares of Common Stock. Therefore, for purposes of computing the percentages
under this table, there are 42,399,016 shares of Common Stock issued and
outstanding.
(3) Includes 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Jensen with his
minor children as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Includes 160,000
shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the 16,000 shares of
Preferred Stock owned by him. An aggregate of 4,365,000 shares of Common Stock
(or under certain circumstances 1,030,000 shares of Common Stock) beneficially
owned by Mr. Jensen are subject to cancellation and are included in this
table. See "Escrow and Cancellation Arrangements."
(4) Includes 50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options. Does not include 350,000 shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to
options not presently exercisable and not exercisable within 60 days of June
30, 1996.
(5) Includes 5,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of 500
shares of Preferred Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Kolls. Includes 200,000
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include
50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to options not presently
exercisable and not exercisable within 60-days of June 30, 1996.
(6) All shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Sterling on the date hereof are
held with his spouse as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Includes
300,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options. Does not
include 50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to options not
presently exercisable and not exercisable within 60-days of June 30, 1996.
(7) All shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Sullivan on the date hereof are
held with his spouse as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Includes
100,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
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upon exercise of options. Excludes 50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
pursuant to options not presently exercisable and not exercisable within
60-days of June 30, 1996.
(8) Includes 10,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of
1,000 shares of Preferred Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Kapourelos. Includes
30,000 shares of Common Stock held on the date hereof by Mr. Kapourelos with
his spouse as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Includes 170,000
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options.
(9) Includes 147,250 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of
14,725 shares of Preferred Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Sellers. Includes
an aggregate of 126,750 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the
1995 Warrants beneficially owned by him. Of such 1995 Warrants, 60,000 are
owned by the Sellers Pension Plan of which Mr. Sellers is a trustee and 30,000
are owned by Sellers Process Equipment Company of which he is a Director.
Includes an aggregate of 280,000 1996 Warrants beneficially owned by him, of
which 80,000 are owned by the Sellers Pension Plan and 40,000 are owned by his
wife. Includes 6,000 shares of Common Stock owned by Sellers Pension Plan,
3,000 shares of Common Stock owned by Sellers Process Equipment Company, and
18,000 shares of Common Stock owned by Mr. Seller's wife. Includes 155,000
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options.
(10) Includes 120,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
12,000 shares of Preferred Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Smith. Includes
100,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of options. Includes
80,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the 1996 Warrants
held by trusts for the benefit of Mr. Smith's children of which he is a
trustee.
(11) Includes 125,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
options.
(12) Includes all shares of Common Stock described in footnotes (2) through
(11) above.
Preferred Stock
The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 1996 the beneficial
ownership of the Preferred Stock by the Company's directors and executive
officers, as well as by the Company's directors and executive officers as a
group. Except as set forth below, the Company is not aware of any beneficial
owner of more than five percent of the Preferred Stock. Except as otherwise
indicated, the Company believes that the beneficial owners of the Preferred
Stock listed below, based on information furnished by such owners, have sole
investment and voting power with respect to such shares, subject to community
property laws where applicable.
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Number of Shares
Name and Address of of Preferred Stock Percent
Beneficial Owner Beneficially Owned of Class(l)
- ------------------- ------------------ -----------
George R. Jensen, Jr.
10 Fox Chase Road
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 16,000 2.0%
Haven Brock Kolls, Jr.
150 West Ridge Gardens
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460 500 *
Peter G. Kapourelos
1515 Richard Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 1,000 *
William W. Sellers
394 East Church Road
King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 14,725(2) 1.0%
Henry B. duPont Smith
350 Mill Bank Road
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010 12,000(3) 1.5%
All Directors and
Executive Officers
As a Group (9 persons) (4) 37,225 4.7%
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*Less than one percent (1%)
(1) There were 796,025 shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of
June 30, 1996.
(2) Includes 4,000 shares of Preferred Stock owned by Sellers Pension Plan of
which Mr. Seller is a trustee, 1,000 shares of Preferred Stock owned by Sellers
Process Equipment Company of which Mr. Sellers is a Director, and 2,000 shares
of Preferred Stock of which is owned by his wife.
(3) Includes 2,000 shares of Preferred Stock held by trusts for the benefit of
Mr. Smith's children of which he is a trustee.
(4) As of the date hereof, Messrs. Van Alen, Herbert, Sterling and Sullivan do
not beneficially own any shares of Preferred Stock.
Escrow And Cancellation Arrangements
At the request of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, all of the
executive officers and directors of the Company have placed in escrow with
Meridian Bank, as escrow agent, all of the 8,603,675 shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by them as of the date hereof. Any additional shares of
Common Stock beneficially acquired by them will also be held in escrow. Until
December 29, 1996, and subject to the provisions of the escrow agreement, the
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executive officers and directors have agreed not to sell, pledge, or transfer,
directly or indirectly, any of the Common Stock held in escrow or any options to
acquire Common Stock which they may own. As set forth below, under certain
circumstances, Mr. Jensen's shares of Common Stock may be held in escrow for an
additional period of time but not later than June 30, 1998.
Pursuant to the request of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, Mr.
Jensen has agreed that 4,365,000 shares of his escrowed Common Stock would be
canceled by the Company and would no longer be issued and outstanding unless one
of the following occurs (i) the bid price of the Common Stock equals or exceeds
$1.75 for 30 consecutive trading days at any time during the period of July 1,
1996 through June 30, 1998; or (ii) the Company's cumulative operating income
(before taxes, dividends, or extraordinary items) per share of Common Stock (on
a fully diluted basis) at any time after July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1998,
equals or exceeds $.18. Mr. Jensen has agreed that an amount equal to 1,030,000
shares of his escrowed Common Stock (rather than 4,365,000 shares) would be
canceled if (i) at any time after July 1, 1994 and prior to June 30, 1998, the
Company's cumulative operating income per share of Common Stock is at least $.12
but less than $.18 and Mr. Jensen affirmatively elects to have this provision
apply, or (ii) on June 30, 1998, the Company's cumulative operating income per
share of Common Stock since July 1, 1994 is at least $.12 but less than $.18.
See "Risk Factors - Charge to Income in the Event of Release of Escrow Shares."
For purposes of computing the Company's cumulative operating income, all
operating results prior to July 1, 1994 are ignored, and the cumulative
operating income is deemed to be zero on and as of such date. Subject to the
minimum escrow period for all executive officers and directors (until December
29, 1996), Mr. Jensen's Common Stock will be held in escrow until the earlier of
the satisfaction of any of the above conditions (in which event no shares, or
only 1,030,000 shares, would be canceled), or June 30, 1998. Unless and until
any such shares would be canceled, and subject to the restrictions on sale or
transfer pursuant to the escrow arrangement, Mr. Jensen has retained all rights
pertaining to such shares, including voting rights.
Prior to the date hereof, Mr. Jensen cancelled an aggregate of 2,305,000
shares of Common Stock which had been owned by him and which had been held in
escrow pursuant to the above arrangements. See "Certain Transactions." Prior to
such cancellation, a maximum of 6,670,000 shares (rather than 4,365,000 shares
as currently provided) were subject to cancellation.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
In August 1994, the Company issued to Haven Brock Kolls, Jr., options to
purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock and issued to Barry Slawter, a former
officer of the Company, options to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock. See
"Management-Executive Stock Options."
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In October 1994, Mr. Jensen cancelled 900,000 shares of Common Stock owned
by him and which had been held in escrow. See "Principal Shareholders-Escrow And
Cancellation Arrangements."
During October 1994, Mr. Jensen resigned as custodian under the Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act for his three minor children over 15,000 shares of Preferred
Stock and is no longer the beneficial owner of those shares.
In March 1995, Mr. Jensen cancelled 1,100,000 shares of Common Stock owned
by him and which had been held in escrow. See "Principal Shareholders - Escrow
And Cancellation Arrangements."
In March 1995, the Company issued to Keith L. Sterling options to
purchase up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock, to Henry B. duPont Smith options
to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock, to William W. Sellers options
to purchase up to 55,000 shares of Common Stock, to Peter G. Kapourelos options
to purchase up to 70,000 shares of Common Stock, and to Mr. Van Alen options to
purchase up to 25,000 shares of Common Stock. See "Management- Executive Stock
Options" and "Management-Director Compensation and Stock Options."
In March 1995, the Company issued to Haven Brock Kolls, Jr., options to
purchase up to 150,000 shares of Common Stock. See "Management-Executive Stock
Options."
In June 1995, the Company issued to Barry Slawter, a former officer of the
Company, options to purchase up to 10,000 shares of Common Stock. See
"Management-Executive Stock Options."
In August 1995, pursuant to the special stock dividend paid by the Company
to holders of Preferred Stock, the Company issued 48,000 shares of Common Stock
to Mr. Jensen, 1,500 shares of Common Stock to Mr. Kolls, 3,000 shares of Common
Stock to Mr. Kapourelos, 11,175 shares of Common Stock to Mr. Sellers, and
30,000 shares of Common Stock to Mr. Smith. See "Description of Securities -
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock."
In March 1996, the Company issued to Mr. Kolls options to acquire up to
50,000 shares of Common Stock. See Management-Executive Stock Options."
In March 1996, Mr. Jensen cancelled 305,000 shares of Common Stock owned
by him and which had been held in escrow. See "Principal Shareholders - Escrow
And Cancellation Arrangements".
In April 1996, the Company issued to Mr. Herbert options to
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acquire up to 400,000 shares of Common Stock. In May 1996, the Company issued to
Mr. Sterling options to acquire up to 50,000 shares of Common Stock and issued
to Mr. Sullivan options to acquire up to 50,000 shares of Common Stock. See
"Management- Executive Stock Options."
In June 1996, the Company refunded a total of $87,200 to the holders of
the 1995 Warrants who had exercised the 1995 Warrants at $.40 per share. See
"Description of Securities - 1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants." Of such
refunded amount, $4,500 was refunded to William W. Sellers.
Mr. Jensen may be deemed a "promoter" of the Company as such
term is defined under the Federal securities laws.
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
Each of the Selling Shareholders listed below is, as of the date hereof,
the holder of 1995 Warrants to acquire the number of shares of Common Stock set
forth opposite such Selling Shareholder's name. The 1995 Warrants were issued by
the Company to the Selling Shareholders in June and July 1995 pursuant to a
transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Act and various
state securities laws. The 1995 Warrants are exercisable at any time through
January 31, 2001, unless such period is extended by the Company.
Through June 30, 1996, the Selling Shareholders have exercised 1995
Warrants for a total of 3,686,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate
exercise price of $1,105,800. All of such 1995 Warrants were exercised at $.30.
The issuance by the Company of the Common Stock to the Selling Shareholders upon
exercise of the 1995 Warrants is pursuant to the 1995 Warrant Agreement in a
transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Act and various
state securities laws. The Company has agreed, at its expense, to register the
Common Stock for resale by the Selling Shareholders under the Act and various
state securities laws. The Company expects to incur expenses of approximately
$40,000 in connection with the registration. The Common Stock may be sold from
time to time by the Selling Shareholders pursuant to this Prospectus. See "Plan
of Distribution".
The following table sets forth information with respect to each Selling
Shareholder and the respective amounts of Common Stock that may be offered
pursuant to this Prospectus. None of the Selling Shareholders has, or within the
past three years has had, any position, office or other material relationship
with the Company, except as noted below. Except as specifically set forth below,
following the offering, and assuming all of the Common Stock offered hereby has
been sold, none of the Selling Shareholders will beneficially own one percent
(1%) or more of the Common Stock.
Common Stock Offered Beneficial Ownership
Selling Shareholder Hereby After Offering (1)
- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Number Percent
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Vanda G. Adams 15,000
George M. Ahrens 30,000
Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, Jr. 30,000
Eleanor S. Allshouse 30,000
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Angell 60,000
Charles W.& Katherine K. Apple Trust 24,000
Robert S. Appleby 60,000
Richard M. Appleby 60,000
John P. Ayers 24,000
Jody Marjorie Baker 15,000
Judy Ballard, IRA 15,000
Alan A. Ballard 30,000
Judith C. Ballard 37,500
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Barclay 60,000
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Basile 30,000
Robert R. Batt, Jr. 6,000
William Bauder 31,500
Dr. C. Gottfried Baumann 30,000
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Common Stock Offered Beneficial Ownership
Selling Shareholder Hereby After Offering (1)
- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Number Percent
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Peggy Longstreth Bayer 9,000
Alexander R. Beard 6,000
Robert E. Beck 3,000
Wanda K. Benbow, IRA 9,000
William E. Benbow, IRA 21,000
Catherine M. Bigoney 30,000
Kathlyne K. Birdsall 30,000
Alexandra O. Bjorklund Trust 30,000
Donald F. Blackburn 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Bodo 60,000
Frederick L. Bowden 7,500
Edwin R. Boynton 15,000
Dr. James R. Boynton, M.D., P.C.,
Pension Trust 60,000
Paul J. Braun 30,000
Dr. Kent D.W. Bream 12,000
Carolyn C. Bream 12,000
Gwen A. Brewster 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Burdick 60,000
Mr. & Mrs. David O. Burdick 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Burdick, Jr. 30,000
Dr. James A. Burke 3,000
Steven Butler 30,000
Natasha A. Canavarro 15,000
Herman Canavarro 30,000
Christian B. Canavarro 12,000
Mr. & Mrs. Peter R. Canavarro 15,000
Cindy Cannupp 3,000
Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Carlson 6,000
Charles Abbott Carter, III 150,000
Edward E. Chandlee, Jr. 10,500
Chesapeake Bank - Custodian for
G. Ebeling, IRA 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon S. Clausen 7,500
Mr. & Mrs. Craig R. Cook 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Cooper 18,000
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Cooper 30,000
Jason Cooper 15,000
Donald W. Cooper 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Costanzo 3,000
Marina Leigh Costanzo 6,000
Sally S. Costanzo 9,000
Susan B. Coughlin 45,000
Richard G. Crecraft 18,000
Rick Crecraft 66,000
David Crockett 3,000
Clifton B. Currin 39,000
John D'Avico 6,000
W. Corkran Darlington 15,000
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Common Stock Offered Beneficial Ownership
Selling Shareholder Hereby After Offering (1)
- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Number Percent
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F. Eugene Dixon, Jr. 30,000
James M. Dorsey 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Gary G. Dougherty 6,000
William P. Dunham 3,000
Jean W. Eason 6,000
Edmund H. Rogers, Jr., Trustee 60,000
A. Mary Elder 15,000
Barbara B. Elkin 18,000
D. Diane Fiers 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Finerfrock 24,000
Ruth S. Flagg 15,000
Susan C. Forhane 15,000
Mr. Foss 6,000
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fradkin 30,000
Robert Ross Frey 6,000
Ronald V. Futerman 30,000
Margaret R. Geddis 7,500
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Gelhard 6,000
Dr. George P. Glauner 15,000
Harriet Glickstein 45,000
Robert P. Gombar 4,500
Mr. & Mrs. Wenpel C. Green 3,000
Jacques C. Guequierre 15,000
Joni Southard Guffey 3,000
Ruth E. Hall 3,000
Dianna Hall 3,000
Thomas E. Hall 7,500
Nancy S. Hallett 15,000
Zelda S. Hansell 3,000
Susan J. Hansen 9,000
Gisela K. Harmelin 3,000
William F. Harrity, Jr. 60,000
Col. & Mrs. Russell D. Hartz 15,000
Robert P. Hauptfuhrer Family Partnership 60,000
Jack M. Heald 6,000
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford J. Heath 30,000
Emma K. Heed 225,750
Austin B. Hepburn 30,000 1,205,400(2) 2.8%
Adele H. Hepburn 34,500 1,205,400(2) 2.8%
Patricia Austin Heppe 30,000
A.D. Hodges 30,000
Michael J. Hodges 30,000
Julia B. Holloway 30,000
David W. Hubbert 15,000
Wilbur E. Hudson 30,000
Christine F. Hughes 7,500
Robert M. Ihrig 15,000
Janney Montgomery Scott, Inc.
FBO Judith N. Hemley, IRA 15,000
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Common Stock Offered Beneficial Ownership
Selling Shareholder Hereby After Offering (1)
- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Number Percent
------ -------
Janney Montgomery Scott, Inc.
Custodian FBO R.E. Wagner, IRA 15,000
John C. Jubin 6,000
Hugo Kappler, Jr. 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Harold F. Kauffman 15,000
William G. Kay, III 3,000
Caroline W. Kay 3,000
Sanford S. Kay 3,000
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kiper 30,000
Harriette D. Klann 30,000
Wayne H. Klapp 15,000
Edward M.K. Klapp 45,000
Carlyle Klise 9,000
Deborah A. Krull 15,000
Frederick K. Langguth 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Lasher 30,000
John N. Lee 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Lehnkering 15,000
Lucia E. Lugton 7,500
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Malischewski 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Malischewski 15,000
Alvan Markle 15,000
D. Edward McAllister 30,000
Elaine F. McGlone 1,500
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Meeker 60,000
James F. Merriman 30,000
Alfred J. Migliaccio, Custodian for
Ashlee C. Migliaccio, UGMA
of Pennsylvania 30,000
Harley E. Miller 7,500
Bernard Millis 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Mitchell, III 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. A. Harry Moffett 6,000
Wanda S. Moffitt 30,000
Donald Moll 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Montgomery 9,000
Gordon E. Montgomery 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Milton K. Morgan, Jr. 30,000
Charles R. Morrow 24,000
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Noll 6,000
Paul Nordin 30,000
David Gregory Nute 3,000
Kay B. Otterstrom 30,000
Sara Otterstrom 15,000
Lisa Otterstrom 15,000
Victor L. Pack 6,000
Robert G. Padrick 30,000
Eric Pagh 15,000
Janet P. Patel 30,000
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Common Stock Offered Beneficial Ownership
Selling Shareholder Hereby After Offering (1)
- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Number Percent
------ -------
Walter C. Patterson 3,000
Mary E. Petro 30,000
George M. Pflaumer 60,000
Robert L. Pollack 7,500
Genevieve Pondo 15,000
John W. Ponton, Jr. 30,000
J. Steve Powell 12,000
Charles E. Pusey, Jr. 6,000
Mr. & Mrs. Ashok K. Rajpal 15,000
Ernest L. Ransome, III 15,000
Myradean A. Ransome 15,000
McDonald & Co. FBO Rebecca
A. Osleger, IRA 60,000
Stephen D. Reim 30,000
John B. Rettew, III 15,000
Dr. & Mrs. John L. Reynolds 30,000
Rosalind Robbins 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Eric J. Robbins 30,000
Dr. Donald Robbins 30,000
Ms. Noma Ann Roberts 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg F. Robinson 30,000
Dorothy S. Rodgers 30,000
Thelma T. Romig 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Roshelli 30,000
Eric S. Rugart 30,000
Robert T. Rugart 15,000
Jacquiline Rugart 15,000
Patricia E. Rugart 30,000
Dr. Karl F. Rugart 15,000
Cedric C. Scarlett 30,000
Eloise R. Schaper 15,000
Peter G. Schaper, Jr. 30,000
Christine M. Schuler 30,000
Candice Scialabbo 15,000
Carissa Scialabbo 15,000
Thomas V. Sedlacek 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Selders 15,000
Mr. & Mrs. Frank R.S. Sellers 15,000
Nicholas Sellers 9,000
Nancy F. Sellers(3) 30,000
William W. Sellers(3) 66,750 724,750 1.7%
Sellers Pension Plan(3) 60,000
Sellers Process Equipment Company (3) 30,000
Helen E. Seltzer 4,500
Richard A. Shea 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Horace B. Spackman 30,000
Carolyn Stallworth 3,000
Clarence A. Sterling 30,000
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Common Stock Offered Beneficial Ownership
Selling Shareholder Hereby After Offering (1)
- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Number Percent
------ -------
Edward B. Stokes 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. Jack D. Stratton 30,000
Mrs. Ruth M. Strock 15,000
Sun Bank N.A. as Trustee for
Ally, Meuss, Rogers and Lindsay
PA, Profit Sharing 401(k) FBO
Doyle Rogers 30,000
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Taylor 6,000
Judith Ann Taylor 4,500
John M. Taylor 10,500
Ruth L. Troster 15,000
Roland G.E. Ullman, Jr. 3,000
Varo Technical Services, Inc.-
Pension Plan 30,000
Ms. Sabine M. Weghtman 6,000
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Whitbread 15,000
Darry Withers 6,000
Un-Jin Zimmerman 6,000
Patricia P. Zimmerman 6,000
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Total.......................................... 5,100,000
- ---------------
(1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and derives from
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either voting or investment power with respect to the securities, and includes
any shares of Common Stock which a person has the right to acquire within
60-days of the date hereof.
(2) Adele and Austin Hepburn are husband and wife, and together would
beneficially own an aggregate of 1,205,400 shares of Common Stock following the
sale of all their Common Stock underlying their 1995 Warrants. Adele Hepburn is
a Director of Public Relations of the Company.
(3) William W. Sellers is a Director of the Company. Mr. Sellers
is a trustee of the Sellers Pension Plan and a Director of Sellers
Process Equipment Company. Nancy F. Sellers is the spouse of
William W. Sellers.
MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK
The Common Stock and Preferred Stock are currently traded on the OTC
Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbols USTX and USTXP, respectively. Such
trading began on March 8, 1995. As of the date hereof, there is no established
trading market for the Common Stock or Preferred Stock. See "Risk Factors - No
Assurance of Active Public Market".
The high and low bid prices on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board for the
Common Stock were as follows:
Fiscal High Low
- ------ ---- ---
1995
Third Quarter (March 8, 1995 to March 31, 1995) $ .75 $.50
Fourth Quarter (through June 30, 1995) $1.25 $.25
1996
First Quarter (through September 30, 1995) $ .55 $.25
Second Quarter (through December 31, 1995) $1.00 $.40
Third Quarter (through March 31, 1996) $1.40 $.37
Fourth Quarter (through June 30, 1996) $1.68 $.50
1997
First Quarter (through July 30, 1996) $ .62 $.43
Such quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down
or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
On the date hereof, there are 3,435,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon exercise of outstanding options, and 157,300 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of outstanding purchase rights. All of these shares of
Common Stock, if issued on the date hereof, would be "restricted securities" as
defined under Rule 144 under the Act. See "Description of Securities-Shares
Eligible for Future Sale." Of the 3,435,000 options, 650,000 are exercisable at
$.65 per share, 2,565,000 are exercisable at $.25 per share, and 220,000 are
exercisable at $.05 per share. In connection with the options exercisable at
$.25 and $.65 per share, the Company has
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agreed, at its cost and expense, to file a registration statement under the Act
and applicable state securities laws covering all of the Common Stock underlying
the options before the end of calendar year 1996. All of the aforesaid options
have been issued by the Company to employees, Directors, officers, and
consultants.
As of June 30, 1996, they were 1,414,000 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of the outstanding 1995 Warrants, which when
and if issued would be freely tradeable under the Act. See
"Description of Securities - 1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants."
As of the date hereof, there are 5,200,000 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of the outstanding 1996 Warrants, which when and if
issued would be freely tradeable under the Act. See "Description of
Securities."
The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends
as the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time declare out of
funds legally available for payment of dividends. Through the date hereof, no
cash dividends have been declared on the Company's securities. No dividend may
be paid on the Common Stock until all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the
Preferred Stock have been paid. As of June 30, 1996, such accumulated unpaid
dividends amounted to $1,758,490. See "Risk Factors - Cash Dividends Not
Likely."
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
General
The Company is authorized to issue up to 45,000,000 shares of Common
Stock, no par value ("Common Stock"), and 1,000,000 shares of undesignated
Preferred Stock all of which have been designated as Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock, no par value ("Preferred Stock").
On June 30, 1996, there were 23,023,976 shares of Common Stock issued
and outstanding and 796,025 shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding
which are convertible into 7,960,250 shares of Common Stock. As of June 30,
1996, a total of 21,175 shares of Preferred Stock have been converted into
211,750 shares of Common Stock and accrued and unpaid dividends thereon have
been converted into 41,626 shares of Common Stock. As of June 30, 1996, there
were 1,019 record owners of the Common Stock and 985 record owners of the
Preferred Stock.
As of June 30, 1996, the Company has issued to its directors, executive
officers, consultants, and employees options to acquire up to 650,000 shares of
Common Stock at $.65 per share, options to acquire up to 2,565,000 shares of
Common Stock at $.25 per share, and options to acquire up to 220,000 shares of
Common Stock at $.05 per share. See "Management--Executive Stock Options" and
Management -- Director Compensation and Stock Options." The Company has also
issued purchase rights to acquire up to 157,300 shares of Common Stock at $1.00
per share. All options to purchase Common Stock were granted at prices at or
above the market value on the date of the grant.
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In May 1996, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,200,000 1996 Common
Stock Purchase Warrants ("1996 Warrants") pursuant to a private placement under
Regulation D of the Act and various state securities laws. The Company has
registered the Common Stock underlying the 1996 Warrants for resale under the
Act and appropriate state securities laws, and such Common Stock when and if
issued will be freely tradeable thereunder. The 1996 Warrants entitle the holder
thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock for $.40 through December 31,
1996, and $.50 thereafter until May 31, 2001. The exercise price of the 1996
Warrants may be reduced at any time or from time to time by the Company. As of
the date hereof, none of the 1996 Warrants have been exercised. The 1996
Warrants are exercisable on or before May 31, 2001, or such later date as the
Company may determine.
During calendar year 1995, the Company issued an aggregate of 280,000
shares of Common Stock to Jerome Wenger, a consultant to the Company, in
exchange for consulting services. These shares were registered under the Act and
freely tradeable thereunder.
In February 1996, the Company issued 50,000 shares of Preferred Stock at
a purchase price of $4.00 per share to Samuel Investors International LDC, a
Cayman Island Company. Such shares were issued pursuant to Regulation S
promulgated under the Act, and such issuance was exempt from registration under
the Act.
In March 1996, the Company issued 300,000 shares of Common Stock to
Diversified Corporate Consulting Group, L.C., a consultant to the Company, in
exchange for consulting services. These shares were registered under the Act and
are freely tradeable.
In August 1996, the Company authorized the issuance of 265,000 shares
of Common Stock to two consultants. The Company has agreed to register these
shares under the Act and such shares will be freely tradeable thereunder.
Pursuant to the request of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, Mr.
Jensen has agreed that unless certain conditions are satisfied, either 4,365,000
or, alternatively, 1,030,000 shares of the Common Stock beneficially owned by
him would be cancelled by the Company. In the event that any of Mr. Jensen's
shares of Common Stock are cancelled, such cancelled shares would no longer be
issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. Unless and until any such shares
would be cancelled, and subject to the restrictions on sale or transfer pursuant
to the escrow arrangement, Mr. Jensen has retained all rights pertaining to such
shares, including voting rights. See "Principal Shareholders-Escrow and
Cancellation Arrangements."
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Common Stock
The holder of each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote on all
matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders of the Company, including the
election of directors. There is no cumulative voting for directors.
The holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends as
the Board of Directors may from time to time declare out of funds legally
available for payment of dividends. No dividend may be paid on the Common Stock
until all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the Preferred Stock have been
paid.
Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders
of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive pro rata all of the assets of
the Company available for distribution, subject to the liquidation preference of
the Preferred Stock of $10.00 per share and any unpaid and accumulated dividends
on the Preferred Stock. The holders of the Common Stock do not have any
preemptive rights to subscribe for or purchase shares, obligations, 1996
Warrants, or other securities of the Company.
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
The holders of shares of Preferred Stock have the number of votes per
share equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which each such share
is convertible (i.e., 1 share of Preferred Stock equals 10 votes). The shares of
Preferred Stock are entitled to vote on all matters submitted to the vote of the
shareholders of the Company, including the election of directors.
The holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to an annual cumulative cash
dividend of $1.50 per annum, payable when, as and if declared by the Board of
Directors. Any and all accumulated and unpaid cash dividends on the Preferred
Stock must be declared and paid prior to the declaration and payment of any
dividends on the Common Stock. Any unpaid and accumulated dividends will not
bear interest. As of June 30, 1996 the accumulated and unpaid dividends on the
Preferred Stock were $1,758,490. An additional $597,019 of dividends accrued
on August 1, 1996. Any unpaid and accumulated dividends will not bear interest.
Each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at any time into 10 shares
of fully issued and non-assessable Common Stock. Accrued and unpaid dividends
earned on shares of Preferred Stock being converted into Common Stock are also
convertible into Common Stock at the rate $1.00 per share of Common Stock at the
time of conversion and whether or not such dividends have then been declared by
the Company. As of June 30, 1996, a total of 21,175 shares of Preferred Stock
have been converted into Common Stock and accrued and unpaid dividends therein
have been converted into 41,626 shares of Common Stock. The conversion rate of
the
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Preferred Stock (and any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon) will be equitably
adjusted for stock splits, stock combinations, recapitalizations, and in
connection with certain other issuances of Common Stock by the Company. Upon any
liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of the Company, the holders of Preferred
Stock are entitled to receive a distribution in preference to the Common Stock
in the amount of $10.00 per share plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends.
The Company has the right, at any time on or after January 1, 1998, to
redeem all or any part of the issued and outstanding Preferred Stock for the sum
of $11.00 per share plus any and all unpaid and accumulated dividends thereon.
Upon notice by the Company of such call, the holders of the Preferred Stock so
called will have the opportunity to convert their shares of Preferred Stock and
any unpaid and accumulated dividends thereon (whether or not such dividends have
been declared by the Company as of such date) into shares of Common Stock.
The Company paid a special stock dividend consisting of 3 shares of
Common Stock for each share of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding on August
1, 1995. The stock dividend consisted of an aggregate of 1,908,600 shares of
Common Stock.
1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants
Each 1995 Warrant entitles its holder to purchase one share of Common
Stock from the Company at an exercise price of $.50, or such lower exercise
price as may be determined by the Company from time to time. The exercise price
of the 1995 Warrants had been reduced by the Company to $.40 during the period
of time from February 12, 1996 through April 30, 1996. Subsequent to April 30,
1996, the exercise price of the 1995 Warrants was further reduced to $.30 until
June 30, 1996, and such reduction was made retroactive to those holders who had
already exercised the 1995 Warrants at $.40. As a result thereof, the Company
returned the sum of $87,200 to such holders. At June 30, 1996, a total of
3,686,000 1995 Warrants had been exercised for a total exercise price to the
Company of $1,105,800. There are 1,414,000 unexercised 1995 Warrants as of June
30, 1996. The 1995 Warrants are exercisable at any time through January 31,
2001, or such later date as may be determined by the Company ("1995 Warrant
Termination Date").
The 1995 Warrants have been issued pursuant to a 1995 Warrant Agreement
dated as of June 21, 1995, by and between the Company and American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company, the 1995 warrant agent (the "1995 Warrant Agreement").
As a condition to obtaining their Common Stock, the Selling
Shareholders must exercise the 1995 Warrants by tendering the per share exercise
price required under the 1995 Warrant Agreement. In the event all remaining 1995
Warrants are exercised at $.30, the Company would receive gross proceeds of
$424,200. There is no assurance that any of the remaining 1995 Warrants will
be exercised by the Selling Shareholders, and if none of the remaining 1995
Warrants are exercised, the Company would not receive any further gross
proceeds. Any such exercise may occur through the 1995 Warrant Termination Date.
The Company has agreed, at its expense, to register for resale by the
Selling Shareholders the Common Stock underlying the 1995 Warrants under the
Act, and to register or qualify the Common Stock
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in those states in which the Selling Shareholders are located.
The exercise price of the 1995 Warrants and the number of shares of
Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the 1995 Warrants are subject to
adjustment in certain circumstances, including a stock split of, stock dividend
on, or a subdivision, combination or recapitalization of the Common Stock. Upon
the merger, consolidation, sale of substantially all the assets of the Company,
or other similar transaction, the 1995 Warrant holders shall, at the option of
the Company, be required to exercise the 1995 Warrants immediately prior to the
closing of the transaction, or such 1995 Warrants shall automatically expire.
Upon such exercise, the 1995 Warrant holders shall participate on the same basis
as the holders of Common Stock in connection with the transaction.
The 1995 Warrants do not confer upon the holder any voting or any other
rights of a shareholder of the Company. Upon notice to the 1995 Warrant holders,
the Company has the right, at any time and from time to time, to reduce the
exercise price or to extend the 1995 Warrant Termination Date.
Shares Eligible for Future Sale
Of the 23,023,976 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding on June
30, 1996, 10,204,376 are freely transferable without restriction or further
registration under the Act (other than shares held by "affiliates" of the
Company), and the remaining 12,819,600 are "restricted securities". As of June
30, 1996, there are 796,025 shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding,
293,075 of which are freely transferable without further registration or
restriction under the Act (other than shares held by "affiliates" of the
Company), and the remaining 502,950 are "restricted securities". The 796,025
shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding on the date hereof are
convertible into 7,960,250 shares of Common Stock. Of such shares of Common
Stock, 2,930,750 would be fully transferable without registration or regulation
under the Act and 5,029,500 would be "restricted securities" within the meaning
of Rule 144.
As set forth in the prior paragraph, there are 12,819,600 shares of
Common Stock and 502,950 shares of Preferred Stock which are "restricted
securities" and cannot be resold without registration, except in reliance upon
Rule 144 or another applicable exemption from registration. Of such Common
Stock, an aggregate of 8,603,675 shares may not be sold or transferred until
December 29,1996. See "Principal Shareholders-Escrow And Cancellation
Arrangements." Subject to such prohibition, during calendar year 1996,
12,539,600 shares of such Common Stock and 152,950 shares of such Preferred
Stock are eligible for sale pursuant to Rule 144. During calendar year 1997,
180,000 shares of Common Stock and 152,950 of Preferred Stock would become
eligible for sale pursuant to Rule 144. During calendar year 1998, the
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remaining 100,000 shares of Common Stock and 180,000 shares of Preferred Stock
would become eligible for sale pursuant to Rule 144. The Company is unable to
predict the effect that sales made under Rule 144 or otherwise may have on the
market price of the Common Stock or Preferred Stock prevailing at the time of
any such sales.
As of June 30, 1996, there are outstanding options to acquire 3,435,000
shares of Common Stock, 220,000 of which are exercisable at $.05 per share,
2,565,000 of which are exercisable at $.25 per share, and 650,000 of which are
exercisable at $.65 per share. There are also outstanding purchase rights to
acquire 157,300 shares of Common Stock at $1.00 per share. All of such Common
Stock, if issued on the date hereof, would be "restricted securities" as defined
in Rule 144 promulgated under the Act. In connection with the options
exercisable at $.25 and $.65 per share, the Company has agreed, at its cost and
expense, to file a registration statement under the Act and applicable state
securities laws covering all of the Common Stock underlying the options before
the end of calendar year 1996. As of June 30, 1996, there are also 1,414,000
shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company to the holders of the outstanding
1995 Warrants and 5,200,000 shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company to
the holders of the outstanding 1996 Warrants. Such Common Stock, if issued, will
be freely tradeable under the Act. See "Description of Securities."
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons
whose shares are required to be aggregated), including any affiliate of the
Company, who beneficially owns "restricted securities" for a period of at least
two years is entitled to sell within any three-month period, shares equal in
number to the greater of (i) 1% of the then outstanding shares of the same class
of shares, or (ii) the average weekly trading volume of the same class of shares
during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of the required notice of
sale with the Securities and Exchange Commission.The seller must also comply
with the notice and manner of sale requirements of Rule 144, and there must be
current public information available about the Company. In addition, any person
(or persons whose shares must be aggregated) who is not, at the time of sale,
nor during the preceding three months, an affiliate of the Company, and who has
beneficially owned restricted shares for at least three years, can sell such
shares under Rule 144 without regard to the notice, manner of sale, public
information or the volume limitations described above.
Limitation of Liability; Indemnification
As permitted by the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988
("BCL"), the Company's By-laws provide that Directors of the Company will not be
personally liable, as such, for monetary damages for any action taken unless the
Director has breached or failed to perform the duties of a Director under the
BCL and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful
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misconduct or recklessness. This limitation of personal liability does not apply
to any responsibility or liability pursuant to any criminal statute, or any
liability for the payment of taxes pursuant to Federal, State or local law. The
By-laws also include provisions for indemnification of the Company's Directors
and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the BCL. Insofar as
indemnification for liabilities arising under the Act may be permitted to
Directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised that in the
opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The Transfer Agent and Registrar for the Common Stock, Preferred Stock
and 1996 Warrants is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 40 Wall Street,
New York, New York 10005.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Common Stock is being registered to permit public secondary trading
of the Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders from time to time after the date
of this Prospectus. The Company has agreed to bear all the expenses (other than
selling commissions) in connection with the registration and sale of the Common
Stock covered by this Prospectus.
The Common Stock offered by the Selling Shareholders pursuant to this
Prospectus may be sold from time to time by the Selling Shareholders. The sale
of the Common Stock offered hereby by the Selling Shareholders may be effected
in one or more transactions that may take place on the over-the-counter market,
including ordinary brokers' transactions, privately negotiated transactions or
through sales to one or more dealers for resale of such securities as
principals. Usual and customary or specifically negotiated brokerage fees or
commissions may be paid by the Selling Shareholders.
The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the
Common Stock by the Selling Shareholders. The Selling Shareholders will receive
all of the net proceeds from the sale of the Common Stock and will pay all
selling commissions, if any, applicable to the sale of the Common Stock. The
Company is responsible for all other expenses incident to the offer and sale of
the Common Stock.
In order to comply with the securities laws of certain states,
if applicable, the Common Stock will be sold in such jurisdictions
only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In
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addition, in certain states, the Common Stock may not be sold unless it has been
registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from
the registration or qualification requirement is available and complied with.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the Common Stock has been passed upon for the Company by
Lurio & Associates, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of USA Technologies, Inc. at June 30, 1995 and
1994, and for the years then ended, and for the period January 16, 1992
(inception) through June 30, 1995, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration
Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set
forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in
reliance upon such report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
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No person has been authorized to give any information or to make any
representations other than those contained in this Prospectus and, if given or
made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been
authorized. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities to
which the Prospectus relates or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy such securities in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation
is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any sale made hereunder
shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no
change in the affairs of the Company since the date hereof or that the
information contained herein is current as of any time subsequent to its date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Available Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Prospectus Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recent Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use of Proceeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Management Discussion And Analysis of
Financial Condition And Results
of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Principal Shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Certain Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selling Shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Market for Common Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Description of Securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Plan of Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Experts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Report of Independent Auditors F-2
Balance Sheets F-3
Statements of Operations F-4
Statement of Shareholders' Equity F-5
Statements of Cash Flows F-8
Notes to Financial Statements F-10
F-1
Report of Independent Auditors
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
USA Technologies, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of USA Technologies, Inc. (A
Development Stage Corporation) as of June 30, 1995 and 1994, and the related
statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
two years in the period ended June 30, 1995 and the period January 16, 1992
(inception) through June 30, 1995. 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 generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 USA Technologies, Inc. at June
30, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each
of the two years in the period ended June 30, 1995 and for the period January
16, 1992 (inception) through June 30, 1995, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Ernst & Young LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
August 21, 1995
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USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Balance Sheets
June 30 March 31
1995 1994 1996
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 376,191 $ 444,212 $ 414,551
Stock subscriptions receivable 50,000 - -
Prepaid expenses and deposits 3,137 4,436 14,574
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total current assets 429,328 448,648 429,125
Property and equipment, at cost, net 207,383 208,496 587,027
Other assets 4,832 6,033 4,182
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total assets $ 641,543 $ 663,177 $ 1,020,334
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 193,815 $ 180,939 $ 260,083
Accrued expenses 19,352 93,080 39,002
Capital lease obligation 4,777 7,075 -
Note payable 4,166 6,433 1,836
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total current liabilities 222,110 287,527 300,921
Accrued rent 25,000 - 10,600
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total liabilities 247,110 287,527 311,521
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, no par value:
Authorized shares -- 1,000,000
Series A Convertible issued and outstanding shares
-- 491,100; 297,622 and 686,200 at June 30, 1995
and 1994, and March 31, 1996, respectively
(liquidation preference of $5,756,816 at
June 30, 1995 and $8,662,116 at March 31, 1996) 4,057,372 2,504,400 5,698,557
Common Stock, no par value:
Authorized shares -- 45,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares -- 18,254,300;
17,433,954 and 19,365,600 at June 30, 1995 and
1994, and March 31, 1996, respectively 909,172 16,762 1,509,486
Deficit accumulated during the development
stage (4,572,111) (2,145,512) (6,499,230)
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total shareholders' equity 394,433 375,650 708,813
---------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 641,543 $ 663,177 $ 1,020,334
================ ================= =================
See accompanying notes
F-3
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Operations
January 16, 1992
(Date of Inception)
Nine months ended Through
Year ended June 30 March 31 June 30 March 31
1995 1994 1996 1995 1995 1996
-------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenue:
License fee income $ 10,679 $ $ 36,302 $ 2,829 $ 10,679 $ 46,981
Interest income 11,569 9,967 25,263 4,554 21,536 46,799
-------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Total revenue 22,248 9,967 61,565 7,383 32,215 93,780
Costs and expenses:
Compensation 688,385 673,409 649,699 498,237 1,562,378 2,212,077
General and administrative 653,693 339,004 960,882 370,451 1,172,695 2,133,577
Provision for losses on obsolete
equipment 148,615 - - - 356,615 356,615
Advertising 67,740 71,301 45,115 48,648 291,610 336,725
Interest 49,190 44,280 4,240 49,602 120,862 125,102
Research and development 44,907 118,032 82,721 32,483 242,939 325,660
Depreciation and amortization 15,468 8,058 15,318 13,616 26,378 41,696
Costs incurred in connection
with abandoned private
placement offering - - - - 50,000 50,000
-------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Total costs and expenses 1,667,998 1,254,084 1,757,975 1,013,037 3,823,477 5,581,452
-------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Net loss (1,645,750) (1,244,117) (1,696,410) (1,005,654) $(3,791,262) $(5,487,672)
=============== ================
Cumulative preferred dividends (503,874) (187,542) (954,300) (500,056)
-------------- ------------- -------------- --------------
Loss applicable to common shares $ (2,149,624) $ (1,431,659) $ (2,650,710) $ (1,505,710)
============== ============= ============== ==============
Loss per common share $ (.19) $ (.13) $ (.18) $ (.13)
============== ============= ============== ==============
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding 11,428,486 11,058,813 14,760,322 11,450,468
============== ============= ============== ==============
F-4
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Deficit
Accumulated
Series A During the
Convertible Development
Preferred Stock Common Stock Stage Total
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Balance, January 16, 1992, inception $ - $ - $ - $ -
Issuance of stock:
April 1992--10,500,000 shares of Common Stock
at $.001 per share - 10,500 - 10,500
May 1992--10,000 shares of Convertible
Preferred Stock at $9.98 per share 99,800 - - 99,800
June 1992--100,000 shares of Common Stock at
$.001 per share 100 100
Net loss - - (1,848) (1,848)
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Balance, June 30, 1992 99,800 10,600 (1,848) 108,552
Issuance of stock:
September 1992--15,000 shares of Convertible
Preferred Stock at $9.97 per share 149,550 - - 149,550
September 1992--450,000 shares of Common
Stock at $.001 per share - 450 - 450
April 1993--400,000 shares of Common Stock at
$.001 per share - 400 - 400
June 1993--695,000 shares of Common Stock at
$.001 per share - 695 - 695
June 1993--142.2 units (142,200 shares, net
of offering costs, of Convertible Preferred
Stock at $9.97 per share and 4,266,000
shares of Common Stock at $.001 per share) 1,266,439 3,815 - 1,270,254
Net loss (899,547) (899,547)
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Balance, June 30, 1993 1,515,789 15,960 (901,395) 630,354
September 1993--110,000 shares of Common Stock
at $.001 per share - 110 - 110
February 1994--79,522 units (79,522 shares, net
of offering costs, of Convertible Preferred
Stock at $9.99 per share and 556,654 shares of
Common Stock at $.001 per share) 624,824 438 - 625,262
March 1994--34,960 units (34,960 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock
at $9.99 per share and 244,720 shares of
Common Stock at $.001 per share) 288,591 202 - 288,793
June 1994--15,940 units (15,940 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock
at $9. 99 per share and 111,580 shares of
Common Stock at $.001 per share) 75,196 52 75,248
Net loss (1,244,117) (1,244,117)
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Balance, June 30, 1994 2,504,400 16,762 (2,145,512) 375,650
F-5
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Shareholders' Equity (continued)
Deficit
Series A Accumulated
Convertible During the
Preferred Common Stock Development
Stock Stage Total
--------------- --------------- ----------------- ----------------
July 1994--5,092 Units (5,092 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 35,644 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) $ 37,248 $ 26 $ - $ 37,274
August 1994--9,132 Units (9,132 shares net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 63,924 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 66,801 47 - 66,848
September 1994--4,935 Units (4,935 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 34,545 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 36,098 25 - 36,123
October 1994--12,205 Units (12,205 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 85,435 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 88,895 62 - 88,957
October 1994--Cancellation of 900,000 shares of
Common Stock - - - -
November 1994--11,478 Units (11,478 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 80,346 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 83,600 59 - 83,659
December 1994--16,430 Units (16,430 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 115,010 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 119,668 84 - 119,752
January 1995--12,225 Units (12,225 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 85,575 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 102,244 71 - 102,315
February 1995--98,081 Units (98,081 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$9.99 per share and 686,567 of Common Stock at
$.001 per share) 820,298 575 - 820,873
March 1995--Cancellation of 1,100,000 shares of
Common Stock - - - -
April 1995--June 1995--issuance of 150,000 common
shares in exchange for consulting services - 99,750 - 99,750
June 1995--24.9 Units (24,900 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred Stock at
$10 per share) of which 5 units were subscribed 206,382 - - 206,382
F-6
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Shareholders' Equity (continued)
Deficit
Series A Accumulated
Convertible During the
Preferred Stock Common Stock Development
Stage Total
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
June 1995--issuance of options to purchase
10,000 shares of Common Stock at $.25 per
share in exchange for services $ - $ 2,600 $ - $ 2,600
June 1995--conversion of 1,000 shares of
Convertible Preferred Stock to 10,000 shares
of Common Stock (8,262) 8,262 - -
Net loss - - (1,645,750) (1,645,750)
Common stock dividend to be distributed--3
shares of Common Stock for each outstanding
share of Convertible Preferred Stock on August
1, 1995 (1,473,300 shares as of June 30, 1995) - 780,849 (780,849) -
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Balance, June 30, 1995 4,057,372 909,172 (4,572,111) 394,433
July 1995--145.1 Units (145,100 shares, net of
offering costs, of Convertible Preferred
Stock at $10 per share) (Unaudited) 1,441,185 - - 1,441,185
July 1995--September 1995--issuance of 100,000
common shares in exchange for
consulting services (Unaudited) - 50,000 - 50,000
July 1995--Common Stock options
exercised--80,000 shares at $.05 per share
(Unaudited) - 9,000 - 9,000
August 1995--Common stock dividend
distributed 3 shares of Common Stock for
each outstanding share of Preferred Stock on
August 1, 1995 (435,300 shares) (Unaudited) - 230,709 (230,709) -
October 1995--Common Stock options
exercised--100,000 shares at $.05 per
share (Unaudited) - 5,000 - 5,000
January 1996--Issuance of 30,000 shares
in exchange for consulting services
(Unaudited) - 14,205 - 14,205
February 1996--Common Stock warrants
exercised--145,500 shares at $.40 per
share (Unaudited) - 58,200 - 58,200
F-7
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Shareholders' Equity (continued)
Deficit
Series A Accumulated
Convertible During the
Preferred Stock Common Stock Development
Stage Total
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
February 1996--Issuance of 50,000 preferred
shares at $4.00 per share (Unaudited) 200,000 - - 200,000
March 1996-Common stock warrants
exercised--125,500 shares at $.40
per share (Unaudited) - 50,200 - 50,200
March 1996--issuance of 300,000 shares
in exchange for consulting services
(Unaudited) - 183,000 - 183,000
March 1996--cancellation of 305,000 shares
of Common Stock (Unaudited)
Net loss (Unaudited) - (1,696,410) (1,696,410)
---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------
Balance, March 31, 1996 (Unaudited) $ 5,698,557 $ 1,509,486 $ (6,499,230) $ 708,813
================ ================= ================= ================
F-8
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Cash Flows
January 16, 1992
(Date of Inception) Through
Nine months ended
Year ended June 30 March 31 June 30 March 31
1995 1994 1996 1995 1995 1996
------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net loss $(1,645,750) $(1,244,117) $(1,696,410) $(1,005,654) $(3,791,262) $(5,487,672)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 15,468 8,058 15,318 13,616 26,378 41,696
Provision for losses on obsolete
equipment 148,615 - - - 339,656 339,656
Compensation charges incurred in connection
with the issuance of Common Stock and
Common Stock options 102,350 - 247,205 - 102,350 349,555
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses, deposits, and other
assets 1,900 (3,572) 38,763 (1,584) (14,649) 24,114
Accounts payable 72,404 29,504 66,268 (20,547) 152,939 219,207
Accrued expenses (48,728) (154,824) 5,249 (64,041) (9,773) (4,524)
------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
Net cash used by operating activities (1,353,741) (1,364,951) (1,323,607) (1,078,210) (3,194,361) (4,517,968)
Investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment (213,370) (184,099) (445,511) (91,359) (610,662) (1,056,173)
Proceeds from sale of property and - - 51,000 - - 51,000
equipment
------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
Net cash used by investing activities (213,370) (184,099) (394,511) (91,359) (610,662) (1,005,173)
Financing activities
Change in accounts payable relating to the
initial public offering - 50,746 - - 50,746 50,746
Change in accounts payable and accrued
expenses relating to the private
placement offering (8,528) - - - 95,255 95,255
Repayment of capital lease obligation - - (4,777) (1,881) - (4,777)
Repayment of note payable shareholder - (40,000) - - - -
(Repayment of) proceeds from note payable-
other (4,565) (2,317) (2,330) (1,338) 1,868 (462)
Net proceeds from issuance of Common Stock 949 802 122,400 949 17,711 140,111
Net proceeds from issuance of Convertible
Preferred Stock 1,511,234 1,172,111 1,641,185 1,354,852 4,015,634 5,656,819
------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,499,090 1,181,342 1,756,478 1,352,582 4,181,214 5,937,692
------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash (68,021) (367,708) 38,360 183,013 376,191 414,551
Cash at beginning of period 444,212 811,920 376,191 444,212 - -
------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- --------------
Cash at end of period $ 376,191 $ 444,212 $ 414,551 $ 627,225 $ 376,191 $ 414,551
============ ============== ============= ============= =============== ==============
F-9
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
Year ended June 30 Nine months ended March 31
1995 1994 1996 1995
--------------- -------------- ----------------- -----------------
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 92,483 $ 28,380 $ 4,240 $ 91,140
=============== ============== ================= =================
Stock subscription receivable $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ -
=============== ============== ================= =================
Conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock to
Common Stock $ 8,262 $ - $ - $ -
=============== ============== ================= =================
Acquisition of equipment through assumption of
capital lease obligations $ - $ 7,075 $ - $ -
=============== ============== ================= =================
See accompanying notes.
F-10
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements
1. Business
USA Technologies, Inc. a Pennsylvania corporation (the "Company"), was
incorporated on January 16, 1992. In May 1995, the Company changed its name from
USA Entertainment Center, Inc. to USA Technologies, Inc. to more accurately
reflect its business. Substantially all of the Company's activities to date have
been devoted to raising capital, developing markets, and starting up operations
which commenced during July 1994. The Company intends to become the leading
owner and licenser of credit card activated control systems for the vending,
copying, debit card, and personal computer industries. The Company's products
make available credit card payment technology in connection with the sale of
various products and services.
Through June 30, 1995 and March 31, 1996, the Company has installed 42 and 84
Credit Card Copy ExpressTM control systems, 9 and 19 Credit Card Debit ExpressTM
control systems, and at March 31, 1996 9 Credit Card Computer ExpressTM control
systems at various colleges, universities and public libraries. The Company
generally retains twenty to thirty percent of the gross revenues in connection
with the machines. To date the total gross revenues received by the Company from
these systems has been nominal.
The Company has also licensed and installed refreshments centers which utilize
the Credit Card Vending ExpressTM control system. The total gross revenues
received to date by the Company have been nominal. The Company has also recently
licensed its Credit Card Vending ExpressTM technology to an apparel manufacturer
to be used in connection with the sale from a vending machine of T-shirts,
windbreakers, and tote bags. The Company generally retains 20% of the gross
revenues from the machines. Through June 30, 1995 and March 31, 1996 11 of the
Credit Card Vending ExpressTM control systems are in operation and the total
gross revenues to the Company from these machines have been nominal.
2. Accounting Policies
Interim Financial Information
The financial statements and disclosures included herein for the nine months
ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, and for the date of inception through March 31,
1996 are unaudited. These financial statements and disclosures have been
prepared by the
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USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. Accounting Policies (continued)
Interim Financial Information (continued)
Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect
all adjustments, consisting of adjustments of a normal and recurring nature,
which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of
the Company's financial position and the results of its operations and cash
flows.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method over five to seven years for financial statement purposes
and accelerated methods for income tax reporting purposes.
Revenue Recognition
Licensing revenues are recognized upon the usage of the Company's credit card
activated control systems.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are charged to operations as incurred.
Income Taxes
The Company provides for income taxes using the asset and liability approach
whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for
financial reporting purposes.
F-12
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. Accounting Policies (continued)
Income Taxes (continued)
Such differences result from differences in the timing of recognition by the
Company of certain accrued expenses, and the periods of amortization and
depreciation of certain assets.
Loss Per Common Share
Loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the year. No exercise of stock options, purchase rights,
stock purchase warrants, or the conversion of preferred stock and cumulative
preferred dividends was assumed because the exercise of these securities would
be antidilutive. Additionally, the effect of the stock dividend as discussed in
Note 9 has not been considered at June 30, 1995 in the loss per common share
calculation as it would be antidilutive. The 4,365,000 common shares held in
escrow (Note 11) are not considered outstanding for purposes of calculating the
loss per common share for all periods presented.
3. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following:
June 30 March 31
1995 1994 1996
------------ ------------- -------------
(Unaudited)
Equipment components $ 41,719 $ 118,657 $ 375,575
Equipment installed 119,604 36,199 177,599
Furniture and equipment 52,919 45,631 55,580
Vehicles 17,333 17,333 17,333
------------ ------------- -------------
231,575 217,820 626,087
Less accumulated depreciation 24,192 9,324 39,060
------------ ------------- -------------
$ 207,383 $ 208,496 $ 587,027
============ ============= =============
F-13
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
3. Property and Equipment (continued)
The Company discontinued the Golf Oasis(TM) vending machines and an agreement
was entered into with the manufacturer of the machines to repurchase certain of
the machines at an amount significantly below the purchase amount. Accordingly,
the Company has recorded a charge for the permanent impairment to the carrying
value of the related assets of $149,000 during the year ended June 30, 1995.
4. Accrued Expenses
June 30 March 31
1995 1994 1996
------------- -------------- --------------
(Unaudited)
Accrued rent $ 19,000 $ - $ 18,865
Accrued interest--shareholders - 43,293 4,853
Accrued payroll 352 49,787 15,284
------------- -------------- --------------
$ 19,352 $ 93,080 $ 39,002
============= ============== ==============
5. Related Party Transactions
At June 30, 1995 and 1994 and March 31, 1996, approximately $19,000, $15,000,
and $14,000, respectively, of the Company's accounts payable are due to several
shareholders for various legal and technical services performed.
The Company borrowed $40,000 from its President and shareholder of the Company
during September 1992 in the form of a 5% demand note payable. The note was
repaid to the President and shareholder during August 1993.
6. Commitments
The Company conducts its operations from various facilities under leases. Rental
expense under such arrangements was approximately $72,000 and $69,000,
respectively, during the fiscal years ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, $57,000 and
$72,000 during the nine months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, and $222,000 for
the period January 16, 1992 (date of inception) to March 31, 1996. Future
F-14
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
6. Commitments (continued)
minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases subsequent to June
30, 1995 are approximately $76,000 in 1996, $78,000 in 1997, and $9,000 in 1998.
The Company closed its storage facility in Jacksonville, Florida during the year
ended June 30, 1995. Accordingly, a $44,000 charge to operations was recorded
during 1995 representing the future minimum lease payments due under the related
leases net of anticipated sub-lease payments.
The Company entered into a commitment to acquire certain control system units.
As of June 30, 1995, $100,000 was included in accounts payable (and subsequently
paid in August 1995). An additional $150,000 was paid on March 31, 1996.
The Company has several employment agreements with its officers, none of which
extend beyond two years.
7. Income Taxes
At June 30, 1995 and 1994, the Company had a net tax operating loss carryforward
of approximately $2,565,000 and $1,016,000, respectively, to offset future
taxable income expiring through 2010. At June 30, 1995 and 1994, the Company
recorded a deferred tax asset of $1,564,000 and $894,000, respectively, which
were reduced by a valuation allowance of same amounts. The deferred tax assets
arose primarily from the use of different accounting methods for financial
statement and income tax reporting purposes principally related to the
accounting for preoperating costs and research and development and net operating
loss carryforwards.
As of June 30, 1993, the timing and manner in which the Company can utilize
operating loss carryforwards and future tax deductions for capitalized items in
any year was limited by provisions of the Internal Revenue Code regarding
changes in ownership of corporations. The Company believes that such limitation
will have an impact on the ultimate realization of its carryforwards and future
tax deductions (generated through June 30, 1993). Losses generated for income
tax purposes for the years ended June 30, 1995 and 1994 are not expected to be
subject to the limitation.
F-15
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
8. Preferred Stock
The Preferred Stock authorized may be issued from time to time in one or more
series, each series with such rights, preferences or restrictions as determined
by the Board of Directors. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the
right to ten votes and is convertible at any time into ten shares of Common
Stock. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock provides for an annual cumulative
dividend of $1.50 per share payable to the shareholders of record on February 1
and August 1 of each year. Cumulative unpaid dividends at June 30, 1995 and 1994
and at March 31, 1996 amounted to $845,816, $341,942, and $1,800,116,
respectively. Cumulative unpaid dividends are convertible into common shares at
$1.00 per common share at the option of the shareholder. Series A Preferred
Stock may be called for redemption at the option of the Board of Directors at
any time on and after January 1, 1998 for a price of $11.00 per share plus
payment of all accrued and unpaid dividends. In the event of any liquidation,
the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued shall be entitled to
receive $10.00 for each outstanding share plus all cumulative unpaid dividends.
If funds are insufficient for this distribution, the assets available will be
distributed ratably among the preferred shareholders.
9. Stock Transactions
During June 1995, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $1,500,000
private placement offering of 150 units at a unit price of $10,000 and each unit
included 30,000 Common Stock purchase warrants and 1,000 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock. Subsequent to June 30, 1995, the Company obtained
approval to extend the private placement offering to $1,700,000 and 170 units.
As of June 30, 1995, 24.9 units were sold generating net proceeds of $206,382.
This private placement offering closed on July 31, 1995 and a total of 170 units
were sold generating net proceeds of $1,647,567 ($1,700,000 less offering costs
of $52,433). The subscriptions receivable at June 30, 1995 recorded in
connection with this offering were received in July 1995. In connection with
this offering, 5,100,000 of 1995 Common Stock purchase warrants (1995 warrants)
were issued. The 1995 warrants are exercisable at any time on or before January
31, 2001, unless such date is extended by the Company. Each warrant entitled the
holder to purchase one share of Common Stock for $.50.
F-16
USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. Stock Transactions (continued)
On May 12, 1995, the Company's shareholders approved the payment of a stock
dividend of 3 shares of Common Stock, for each outstanding share of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 1, 1995. The
effects of this stock dividend have been reflected in shareholders' equity in
the accompanying financial statements as if the stock dividend had occurred on
June 30, 1995 for the 636,200 Series A Convertible shares issued and outstanding
on June 30, 1995. Additionally, on May 12, 1995 the Company's shareholders
approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company to
authorize the issuance of up to a maximum of 34,000,000 shares of Common Stock,
without par value, and 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, without par
value.
On May 6, 1995, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8, pursuant
to which 250,000 (subsequently amended to 280,000) shares of Common Stock will
be issued to a consultant in consideration for services rendered for the period
April 1, 1995 through August 31, 1995. Through June 30, 1995, the Company issued
150,000 shares under this agreement. Professional fees of $99,750 were charged
to operations during the year ended June 30, 1995 representing the estimated
fair value of the shares issued.
On December 29, 1993, the Company commenced an offering of public securities in
an effort to raise, before offering costs, a minimum of $500,000 and a maximum
of $3,000,000. The offering permitted a minimum of 50,000 units or a maximum of
300,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consisted of 1 share of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock and 7 shares of Common Stock. The offering
terminated on February 28, 1995 and a total of 300,000 units were sold
generating net proceeds of $ 2,345,104 ($3,000,000 less offering costs of
$654,896).
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USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
9. Stock Transactions (continued)
During October 1992, the Company's Board of Directors authorized private
offering of $2,000,000 for up to 200 units at a unit price of $10,000 which
includes 30,000 shares of Common Stock and 1,000 shares of Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock. The Company allocated $9.97 per share to the Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock due to the Preferred Stock's senior position. The
private offering closed on June 30, 1993 from which the Company issued 142.2
units and raised $1,270,254 of net proceeds ($1,422,000 less offering costs of
$151,746).
On July 1, 1993, the Company granted 157,300 Common Stock purchase rights at
$1.00 per share to certain consultants and to a broker dealer in connection with
this private placement offering. These rights were immediately vested and are
exercisable for a period of five years.
During July 1992, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $1,500,000
private placement offering of 150 units of Common and Preferred Stock. The
offering was canceled effective September 1992. Approximately $50,000 of costs
incurred in connection with the canceled offering were charged to operations
during the year ended June 30, 1993.
10. Stock Options
Except as noted below, the Company's Board of Directors has granted options to
employees and consultants to purchase common shares at or above fair market
value. During June 1995, the Company issued 10,000 options at $.25 per share
which was below fair market value and, accordingly, recorded a $2,600 charge to
compensation expense in conjunction with the issuance.
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USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
10. Stock Options (continued)
The following table summarizes all stock option activity:
Common
Shares Under Price
Options Granted Per Share
----------------------- ------------------
Balance at June 30, 1993 $ - $ -
Granted 875,000 .25
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Balance at June 30, 1994 875,000
Canceled (100,000) .25
Granted 2,290,000 .05 - .25
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Balance at June 30, 1995 3,065,000
Exercised (Unaudited) (280,000) .05
=======================
Balance at March 31, 1996
(Unaudited) $ 2,785,000 $ .05 - .25
=======================
At June 30, 1995 and March 31, 1996, respectively, 2,890,000 and 2,760,000 of
these options were exercisable.
11. Escrow and Cancellation Arrangements
At the request of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, all of the executive
officers and directors of the Company serving at the commencement of the initial
public offering of the Company agreed to place in escrow 10,700,000 shares of
Common Stock (subsequently amended to 8,395,000 by the cancellation of 2,000,000
shares during June 1995 and 305,000 shares during February 1996 by the President
of the Company) beneficially owned by them until December 29, 1996. Under
certain circumstances as outlined by the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, the
President's shares may be held in escrow for an additional period of time, but
not later than June 30, 1998. Any additional shares acquired by the executive
officers and directors will also be held in escrow. The executive officers and
directors have agreed not to sell, pledge, or transfer, directly or indirectly,
any of the Common Stock held in escrow or any options to acquire stock they may
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USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
11. Escrow and Cancellation Arrangements (continued)
own. Additionally, the President of the Company has agreed that his 4,365,000
escrowed common shares would be canceled by the Company and would no longer be
issued and outstanding unless certain performance measures as specified by the
Commission are achieved. If the performance measures are achieved, the common
shares released from escrow will result in a compensatory charge to the
Company's operations. The charge will be based on the fair value of the
Company's common shares on the date the shares are released from escrow. During
the year ended June 30, 1995 and the nine months ended March 31, 1996, there was
no such charge to operations. The 4,365,000 common shares are not considered
outstanding for purposes of calculating the loss per common share for all
periods presented.
12. Events Subsequent to the Date of the Report of Independent Auditors
(Unaudited)
During February 1996, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8 in
connection with an agreement with a consulting company whereby the Company
issued and registered for sale 300,000 shares of its common stock in exchange
for consulting and advisory services to be rendered to the Company. Consulting
costs of $183,000 were charged to operations in connection with this
agreement.
During February 1996, the Company sold 50,000 shares of its Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock for $200,000 to a private investment company pursuant to
Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.
During February 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with a vendor
whereby it committed to acquire 250 control system units for approximately
$143,000. Based on deliveries through June 30, 1996, approximately $99,000 was
included in accounts payable in connection with this obligation. An additional
$43,000 is payable upon the delivery of all units.
During April 1996, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $1,300,000
private placement offering of 130 units at a unit price of $10,000 and each unit
includes 40,000 1996 common stock purchase warrants and 1,000 shares of Series A
convertible Preferred Stock. All 130 units were sold, generating net proceeds of
$1,249,264. Each 1996 warrant is exercisable at any time prior to June 1, 2001
for one share of common stock at $.50 per share, provided that the exercise
price is $.40 per share through December 31, 1996.
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USA Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Corporation)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
12. Events Subsequent to the Date of the Report of Independent Auditors
(Unaudited) (continued)
During the period February 12, 1996 through April 30, 1996, the exercise price
of the 1995 warrants (Note 9) was reduced to $.40 per warrant. (The original
warrant exercise price was $.50.) Subsequent to April 30, 1996, the exercise
price of the 1995 warrants was further reduced to $.30 until June 30, 1996, and
such further reduction was made retroactive to those holders who had already
exercised the 1995 warrants at $.40. Accordingly, the Company returned $87,200
to such holders. Through June 30, 1996, a total of 3,686,000 1995 warrants had
been exercised generating gross proceeds to the Company of $1,105,800.
During April 1996, the Company's shareholders approved the increase in the
number of the Company's authorized common stock to 45,000,000 and to increase
the number of designated shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock from
700,000 to 1,000,000.
During March, April, and May 1996, the Company issued options to acquire up to
550,000 shares of its common stock to certain employees of the Company at $.65
per share, which was determined to be at or above the fair market value on the
date of grant. These options principally vest in quarterly intervals over a
three year period.
During July 1996, the Company formalized certain agreements with two Directors
of the Company to perform consulting services during fiscal year 1996. Through
June 30, 1996, $104,000 was incurred for services performed.
During July 1996, the Company issued options to acquire up to 100,000 shares of
its common stock to an employee of the Company at $.65 per share, which was
determined to be at or above the fair market value on the date of the grant.
These options vest in quarterly intervals over a two year period.
During August 1996, the Company issued fully vested options to acquire up to
50,000 shares of its common stock to a consultant to the Company at $.50 per
share, which was determined to be at or above the fair market value on the date
of the grant.
During August 1996, the Company authorized the issuance of 250,000 shares of its
common stock to a consultant. All of such shares are to be registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form S-8.
During August 1996, the Company authorized the issuance of 15,000 shares of its
common stock to a consultant. All of such shares are to be registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form S-8.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
Item 24. Indemnification of Officers and Directors.
Section 1746 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as
amended ("BCL"), authorizes a Pennsylvania corporation to indemnify its
officers, directors, employees and agents under certain circumstances against
expenses and liabilities incurred in legal proceedings involving such persons
because of their holding or having held such positions with the corporation and
to purchase and maintain insurance of such indemnification. The Company's Bylaws
substantively provide that the Company will indemnify its officers, directors,
employees and agents to the fullest extent provided by Section 1746 of the BCL.
Section 1713 of the BCL permits a Pennsylvania corporation, by so
providing in its By-laws, to eliminate the personal liability of a director for
monetary damages for any action taken unless the director has breached or failed
to perform the duties of his office and the breach or failure constitutes
self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness. In addition, no such
limitation of liability is available with respect to the responsibility or
liability of a director pursuant to any criminal statute or for the payment of
taxes pursuant to Federal, state or local law. The Company's By-laws eliminate
the personal liability of the directors to the fullest extent permitted by
Section 1713 of the BCL.
Item 25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following is an itemized statement of the estimated amounts of all
expenses payable by the Registrant in connection with the registration of the
Common Stock, other than underwriting discounts and commissions.
Securities and Exchange Commission - Registration Fee . $ 896.56
Blue Sky fees and expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000.00
Printing and Engraving Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000.00
Accounting Fees and Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00
Legal Fees and Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,103.44
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Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000.00
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Item 26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
During the three years immediately preceding the date of the filing of
this Registration Statement, the following securities were issued by the Company
without registration under the Securities Act of 1993, as amended ("Act"):
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I. Private Placements.
During June and July 1995, the Company sold 170 Units at $10,000 each
pursuant to a private placement under Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under
the Act. Each Unit consisted of 1,000 shares of Preferred Stock and 30,000 1995
Common Stock Purchase Warrants. An aggregate of 170,000 shares of Preferred
Stock and 5,100,000 1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants were sold to 226
accredited investors. In connection therewith, William W. Sellers, a Director of
the Company, purchased an aggregate of 2,225 shares of Preferred Stock and
66,750 1995 Common Stock Purchase Warrants.
During May 1996, the Company sold 130 units at $10,000 each pursuant to
a private placement under Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act.
Each unit consisted of 1,000 shares of Preferred Stock and 40,000 1996 Common
Stock Purchase Warrants. An aggregate of 130,000 shares of Preferred Stock and
5,200,000 1996 Common Stock Purchase Warrants were issued to 100 accredited
investors and 33 non-accredited investors. In connection therewith, William W.
Sellers, a Director of the Company, purchased 4,000 shares of Preferred Stock
and 160,000 1996 Common Stock Purchase Warrants.
II. Stock Options
In July, 1993, the Company issued options to purchase an aggregate of
750,000 shares of Common Stock for $.25 per share, to the following officers,
directors, or employees, in the amounts across from their respective names:
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Number of Shares of Common
Stock Purchasable Under
Grantee the Options Granted
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Robert L. Bartlett 100,000
Keith L. Sterling 200,000
Edward J. Sullivan 100,000
Adele Hepburn 50,000
William W. Sellers 100,000
William L. Van Alen, Jr. 100,000
Peter G. Kapourelos 100,000
In September, 1993, the Company issued to Gregory C. Rollins options to
purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common Stock for $.25 per share.
In August, 1994, the Company approved the issuance to Megan N. Cherney
options to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common stock for $.25 per
share.
In August, 1994, the Company issued to Haven Brock Kolls, Jr., options
to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of Common Stock for $.25 per share.
In August, 1994, the Company issued to Barry Slawter options to purchase
an aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common Stock for $.25 per share.
In March 1995, the Company issued to the following officers, directors,
consultants and employees, options to acquire an aggregate of 1,305,000 shares
of Common Stock at $.25 per share:
Number of shares of
Common Stock purchasable
Grantee Under the Options Granted
------- -------------------------
Henry B. duPont Smith 100,000
Keith L. Sterling 100,000
William W. Sellers 55,000
Peter G. Kapourelos 70,000
William L. Van Alen, Jr. 25,000
Adele Hepburn 500,000
Austin Hepburn 390,000
Robert Leiser 40,000
Doug Anette 25,000
In March 1995, the Company issued to two consultants options to acquire
an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Common Stock at $.05 per share.
In April 1995, the Company issued to H. Brock Kolls options to
purchase up to 150,000 shares of Common Stock at $.25 per share.
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In June 1995, the Company issued to Barry Slawter options to purchase
up to 10,000 shares of Common Stock at $.25 per share.
In March 1996, the Company issued to Haven Brock Kolls options to
purchase up to 50,000 shares of Common Stock at $.65 per share.
In April 1996, the Company issued to Stephen Herbert options to
purchase up to 400,000 shares of Common Stock at $.65 per share.
In May 1996, the Company issued to Keith Sterling options to purchase
up to 50,000 shares of Common Stock at $.65 per share.
In May 1996, the Company issued to Edward Sullivan options to purchase
up to 50,000 shares of Common Stock at $.65 per share.
In June 1996, the Company issued to Michael Lawlor options to purchase
up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock at $.65 per share.
The issuance of all of the foregoing options was made in reliance upon
the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act.
III. Common Stock-For Cash.
On and after July 1, 1993, shares of Common Stock were issued by the
Company to the following persons at $.001 per share. All of such shares were
issued by the Company in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of
the Act, as follows:
Number of Shares
Date Name of Common Stock
---- ---- -----------------
September 1993 Gregory C. Rollins 100,000
September 1993 James Czekner 10,000
In July 1995, options to purchase 180,000 shares of Common Stock at $.05
per share were exercised by the holders thereof. All of such shares were issued
by the Company in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Act.
In February 1996, options to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock at
$.05 per share were exercised by the holders thereof. All of such shares were
issued by the Company in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Act.
IV. Stock Dividend.
The Company issued a stock dividend consisting of 3 shares of Common
Stock for each share of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding on August 1,
1995. Based on the 636,200 shares of Preferred
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Stock issued and outstanding on such date, an aggregate of 1,908,600 shares of
Common Stock were distributed to the holders of the Preferred Stock. Pursuant
thereto, 48,000 shares were issued to Mr. Jensen, 1,500 shares were issued to
Mr. Kolls, 3,000 shares were issued to Mr. Kapourelos, 11,175 shares were issued
to Mr. Sellers, and 30,000 shares were issued to Mr. Smith. The issuance of this
Common Stock was made in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of
the Act.
Item 27. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Company filed
on January 16, 1992 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.1 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
3.1.1 First Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
of the Company filed on July 17, 1992
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
3.1.2 Second Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
of the Company filed on July 27, 1992
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
3.1.3 Third Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
of the Company filed on October 5, 1992
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.3
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
3.1.4 Fourth Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
of the Company filed on October 18, 1993
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.4
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
3.1.5 Fifth Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
of the Company filed on June 7, 1995
3.1.6 Sixth Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the
Company filed on May 1, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1.6 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No.
333-09465)
3.2 By-Laws of the Company (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
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Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
4.1 1995 Warrant Agreement dated as of June 21, 1995
between the Company and American Stock Transfer
and Trust Company
4.2 Form of 1995 Warrant Certificate
5.1 Opinion of Lurio & Associates
10.1 Amended and Restated Employment and Non-
Competition Agreement between the Company and
George R. Jensen, Jr., dated as of July 1, 1992
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.1.2 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment and
Non-Competition Agreement between the Company and George
R. Jensen, Jr., dated as of April 29, 1996 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1.2 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 333-09465)
10.2 Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between
the Company and Keith L. Sterling dated as of
July 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.2.1 First Amendment to Employment and Non-
Competition Agreement between the Company and
Keith L. Sterling dated as of April 29, 1996 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 333-09465)
10.3 Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between
the Company and Edward J. Sullivan dated as of
July 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.3.1 First Amendment to Employment and Non-
Competition Agreement between the Company
and Edward J. Sullivan dated as of April 29, 1996
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3.1
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
10.4 Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between
the Company and Adele Hepburn dated as of
January 1,1993 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement
No. 33-70992)
10.5 Robert L. Bartlett Common Stock Options dated
as of July 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.9 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
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Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
10.6 Edward J. Sullivan Common Stock Options dated
as of July 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.10 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.6.1 Edward J. Sullivan Common Stock Options dated
as of April 29, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.6.1 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
10.7 Keith L. Sterling Common Stock Options dated
July 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.11 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.7.1 Keith L. Sterling Common Stock Options dated
as of April 29, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.7.1 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
10.8 Adele Hepburn Common Stock Options dated
as of July 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.12 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.9 Gregory C. Rollins Common Stock Options dated
as of August 23, 1993 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.13 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.10 Lease Agreement for Principal Executive Office
dated October 1, 1992 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.14 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.10.1 First Amendment to Lease for Principal Executive
Office dated July 13, 1993 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14.1 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.11 Application Sales Agreement of the Company to
Card Establishment Services, Inc. and letter
of acceptance thereof (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.12 Non-Disclosure Agreement between USA
Entertainment Center, Inc. and Card
Establishment Services, Inc. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
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Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
10.13 Certificate of Appointment of American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company as Transfer Agent and
Registrar dated October 8, 1993 (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.14 Form of Escrow Agreement between the Company,
Meridian Trust Company and various shareholders
dated as of December 28, 1993 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.14.1 Modification to Escrow Agreement dated as of
October 6, 1994 between the Company, Meridian
Trust Company and George R. Jensen, Jr.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31.1
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.14.2 Joinder to Escrow Agreement dated as of
February 14, 1996 by each of Haven Brock Kolls,
Barry Slawter, and Henry B. duPont Smith (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14.2 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 333-09465)
10.15 Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between
the Company and H. Brock Kolls dated as of
May 1, 1994 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.32 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.15.1 First Amendment to Employment and Non-
Competition Agreement between the Company
and H. Brock Kolls dated as of March 20, 1996 (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.15.1 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 333-09465)
10.16 Agreement of Lease dated March 16, 1994, by and
between the Company and G.F. Florida Operating
Alpha, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.33 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.17 Megan N. Cherney Common Stock Options dated as
of April 1, 1994 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.41 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.18 H. Brock Kolls Common Stock Options dated as
of May 1, 1994 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.42 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
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Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
10.18.1 H. Brock Kolls Common Stock Options dated
as of March 20, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.18.1 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
10.19 Barry Slawter Common Stock Options dated as
of August 25, 1994 (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.43 to Form SB-2 Registration
Statement No. 33-70992)
10.20 Employment and Non-Competition Agreement
between the Company and Barry Slawter dated
as of July 12, 1994 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.44 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.21 Employment Agreement dated June 30, 1994 between
the Company and Megan N. Cherney (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.22 First Amendment to Employment and Non-
Competition Agreement dated September 2, 1994
between Barry Slawter and the Company
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 33-70992)
10.23 Consulting Agreement between Jerome M. Wenger
and the Company dated March 24, 1995
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 28 to
the Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 33-92038
filed on May 6, 1995)
10.24 Amendment to Consulting Agreement between
Jerome M. Wenger and the Company dated May 19,
1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
28.2 to Form S-8 filed on November 1, 1995)
10.25 First Amendment to Employment And Non-
Competition Agreement between the Company
and Barry Slawter dated September 28, 1995
10.26 Remarketer/Integrator Agreement between
the Company and Dell Computer Corporation
dated February 8, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.26 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
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Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
10.27 Letter Agreement between the Company and
Diversified Corporate Consulting Group, L.P.,
dated February 7, 1996 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 28.2 to Form S-8
Registration Statement No. 333-2614)
10.28 Employment And Non-Competition Agreement
between the Company and Michael Lawlor
dated June 7, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28
to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
10.29 Michael Lawlor Common Stock Option
Certificate dated as of June 7, 1996 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.29 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement
No. 333-09465)
10.30 Employment And Non-Competition Agreement
between the Company and Stephen P. Herbert
dated April 4, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.30 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No. 333-09465)
10.31 Stephen P. Herbert Common Stock Option
Certificate dated April 4, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.31 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No.
333-09465)
10.32 Letter between the Company and William W.
Sellers dated July 17, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.32 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No.
333-09465)
10.33 Letter between the Company and Peter G.
Kapourelos dated July 17, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.33 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement No.
333-09465)
**23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent
Auditors
23.2 Consent of Lurio & Associates (included
in Exhibit 5.1)
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** Filed herewith
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Item 28. Undertakings.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made,
a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section
10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising
after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate,
represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration
statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of
securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not
exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high and of
the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus
filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the
changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the
maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration
Fee" table in the effective registration statement.
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the
plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or
any material change to such information in the registration statement.
Provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) do not apply if
the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those
paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed by the registrant pursuant to
Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are
incorporated by reference in the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose 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.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of
the offering.
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
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the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the 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 Act and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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 that is incorporated by reference
in this registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered herein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets
all of the requirements for filing Form SB-2 and has duly caused this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Wayne,
Pennsylvania, on September 11, 1996.
USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ George R. Jensen, Jr.
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George R. Jensen, Jr.,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been duly signed below by the following persons
in the capacities and dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
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/s/ George R. Jensen, Jr. Chairman of the Board, September 11, 1996
- -------------------------- President and Chief
George R. Jensen, Jr. Executive Officer
(Principal and Chief
Executive Officer)
/s/ Edward J. Sullivan Vice President and Chief September 11, 1996
- -------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal
Edward J. Sullivan Accounting Officer)
/s/ Stephen P. Herbert Vice President, September 11, 1996
- -------------------------- Director
Stephen P. Herbert
/s/ Keith L. Sterling Vice President, September 11, 1996
- -------------------------- Director
Keith L. Sterling
/s/ William W. Sellers Director September 11, 1996
- --------------------------
William W. Sellers
/s/ Peter G. Kapourelos Director September 11, 1996
- --------------------------
Peter G. Kapourelos
Director September , 1996
- --------------------------
Henry B. duPont Smith
Director September , 1996
- --------------------------
William L. Van Alen, Jr.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent
Auditors
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and
to the use of our report dated August 21, 1995 in the Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to the Registration Statement (Form SB-2 No. 333-98808) and related
Prospectus of USA Technologies, Inc. dated September 17, 1996, for the
registration of 5,100,000 shares of its common stock.
Ernst & Young LLP
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 17, 1996