As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June __, 2000
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM SB-2
Registration Statement Under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
wowtown.com, Inc
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware
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7372 98-0204758
(State or other jurisdiction (Primary Standard Classi- (IRS Employer
of incorporation) fication Code Number) I.D. Number)
999 West Hastings St., Suite 450
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2
604-633-2556
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
999 West Hastings St., Suite 450
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2
604-633-2556
(Address of principal place of business or intended principal place of business)
Stephen C. Jackson
Secretary
999 West Hastings St., Suite 450
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2
604-633-2556
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(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
Copies of all communications, including all communications sent
to the agent for service, should be sent to:
William T. Hart, Esq.
Hart & Trinen
1624 Washington Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-839-0061
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of each Proposed Proposed
Class of Maximum Maximum
Securities Securities Offering Aggregate Amount of
to be to be Price Per Offering Registration
Registered Registered Unit (1) Price Fee
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Common stock (2) 1,000,000 $1.00 $1,000,000 $264
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Common stock (3) 2,890,747 $0.87 2,514,950 644
Common stock (4) 1,250,000 $0.87 1,087,500 288
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Total 5,140,747 $4,602,450 $1,216
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(1) Offering price computed in accordance with Rule 457(c).
(2) Shares of common stock offered by Company.
(3) Shares of common stock offered by selling stockholders.
(4) Shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of Company's Series A
preferred stock (includes additional shares may be issued due to potential
adjustments to the conversion price).
Pursuant to Rule 416, this Registration Statement includes such
indeterminate number of additional securities as may be required for issuance
upon the conversion of the Series A preferred stock as a result of any
adjustment in the number of securities issuable by reason of the anti-dilution
provisions of the Series A preferred stock.
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 l933 or until the Registration Statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a),
may determine.
PROSPECTUS
wowtown.com, Inc.
Common Stock
We are offering for sale by means of this prospectus up to 1,000,000
shares of our common stock. These shares will be sold from time-to-time at a
price of $1.00 per share.
By means of this prospectus certain shareholders of wowtown.com, Inc. are
also offering to sell up to 4,140,747 shares of our common stock, which amount
includes up to 1,250,000 shares of common stock which may be issuable the upon
conversion of our Series A preferred stock. The actual number of shares issuable
upon the conversion of our Series A preferred shares will vary depending upon
the price of our common stock on the date the preferred shares are converted
into common stock. However, based upon the market price of our common stock as
of May 16, 2000, which was $0.87 per share, we would be required to issue
approximately 383,000 shares of our common stock upon the conversion of the
Series A preferred stock.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the
selling stockholders. We will pay for the expenses of this offering.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
"IWOW." On May 16, 2000 the closing bid price for one share of common stock was
$0.87. Our Series A preferred shares are not quoted or traded on any exchange or
quotation system.
All dollar amounts refer to US dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these Securities or passed upon the
accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
These securities are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. For a
description of certain important factors that should be considered by
prospective investors, see "Risk Factors" beginning on page 6 of this Prospectus
The date of this prospectus is May ___, 2000
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
Our business involves establishing websites which provide information
regarding certain cities in the United States, Canada and other countries. Each
website has, or will have, a directory of restaurants, hotels, sporting events,
entertainment, tourist attractions and similar information. Those wanting more
information regarding a particular business establishment will be linked
directly to the particular establishment's website.
The public can become members of our program without charge. Members
receive cards which entitle the member to various discounts from the
establishments listed on our website.
We expect to generate revenues from listing business establishments in our
directory, designing and maintaining websites for particular business
establishments, and by displaying advertising on our websites. However, to build
a base of establishments for our first directories we have not charged
establishments for listing on our websites. We began charging new accounts for
our services in May 2000. We will begin charging existing accounts in
August/September 2000. Our charge for a basic listing on our website will be
$29.95 per month.
The following provides certain information concerning our websites which
were in operation as of May 15, 2000.
Operational Establishments
City/Region Since Listed on Website Members Website Address
Vancouver, B.C. June 1999 600 3,000 www.vancouverwow.com.
Seattle, WA March 2000 450 119 www.seattlewow.com
Our websites allow internet users to comparison shop and purchase over one
million products through an independent internet shopping service.
We also plan to develop an online auction site for each regional websites
to permit an online exchange of goods between individuals in each region.
We plan to sell the rights to market our program in various metropolitan
areas to third parties which we refer to as exclusive resellers. An exclusive
reseller will pay us an initial fee when the territory is assigned. The amount
of the initial fee will depend on the demographics of the territory assigned to
the exclusive reseller. As of May 15, 2000 we had not entered into any
agreements concerning the marketing rights to our program.
Our executive offices are located at Suite 450, 999 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2 where we lease approximately 1858 square
feet of space under a lease that expires on October 31, 2000. We also maintain a
branch office at Suite 4100 - 800 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98104.
All historical share data in this prospectus has been adjusted to reflect
a one-for-two forward stock split that was effective February 25, 2000.
The Offering
This prospectus relates to the sale of:
o 1,000,000 shares of our common stock which we are offering for public sale
at a price of $1.00 per share
o shares of our common stock which shares are issuable upon the conversion of
our Series A preferred stock; and
o 2,890,747 shares of common stock offered by certain of our stockholders.
The owners of the 2,890,747 shares of our common stock, as well as the
holders of our Series A preferred stock, to the extent they convert their Series
A preferred shares into shares of our common stock, are referred to in this
prospectus as the selling stockholders. We will not receive any funds upon the
conversion of the Series A preferred shares since we received $250,000 upon the
sale of these shares. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the
common stock by the selling stockholders.
As of May 15, 2000, we had 15,100,067 outstanding shares of common stock.
Assuming all Series A preferred shares are converted into shares of common stock
based upon the market price of our common stock at May 15, 2000, we will have
16,483,067 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. See "Dilution and
Comparative Share Data".
Summary Financial Data
The following summary financial data is limited to the operating results
of our wholly owned subsidiary WOWtown.com (Nevada) Inc. which we acquired on
February 7, 2000. Prior to the acquisition of WOWtown.com (Nevada) Inc. we had
not generated any revenue and had not commenced any operations other than
initial corporate formation and capitalization.
The financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with the
more detailed financial statements and related notes which are included
elsewhere in this prospectus along with the section entitled "Management's
Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operations."
Results of Operations:
Period from Inception
(June 9, 1999) to
January 31, 2000
Sales $ --
Operating Expenses (73,802)
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Net Loss (73,802)
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Balance Sheet Data:
October 31, 1999 January 31, 2000
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(Pro Forma)
Current Assets $4,787 $516,926
Total Assets 7,937 534,452
Current Liabilities 58,531 131,707
Working Capital (Deficiency) (53,744) 385,219
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (50,594) 402,745
The January 31, 2000 pro forma balance sheet reflects the sale in February
2000 of 500 shares of our Series A preferred stock for $500,000 and the
acquisition of WOWtown.com, Inc. See "Business".
Forward Looking Statements
This prospectus contains various forward-looking statements that are based on
our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available
to us. When used in this prospectus, the words "believe", "expect",
"anticipate", "estimate" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Such statements may include statements regarding
seeking business opportunities, payment of operating expenses, and the like, and
are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which could cause
actual results to differ materially from our projections or estimates. Factors
which could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed at length
under the heading "Risk Factors". Should one or more of the enumerated risks or
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or
projected. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, all of which speak only as of the date made.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our securities involves substantial risks. Prospective
investors should carefully consider the following risk factors prior to
purchasing any of the shares offered by this prospectus.
We Have A Limited Operating History and We May Never Earn A Profit
We began operations in 1999. Our limited operating history makes it
difficult to evaluate our future operations. In addition, we have not earned any
revenues as of March 31, 2000. We may never be profitable or, if we become
profitable, we may be unable to sustain profitability. We expect to incur
significant losses for the foreseeable future.
In addition, we plan to significantly increase our operating expenses to:
o increase our sales and marketing operations;
o establish websites in various cities;
o establish an on-line internet auction site in each city in which we
operate which will allow third parties to buy and sell goods through our
website; and
o sell marketing rights to our program.
We Do Not Have Sufficient Capital to Implement Our Business Plan
During the twelve months ending April 30, 2001, we expect that we will
spend approximately $1,900,000 in order to expand our business. To fund these
expenditures we will require substantial additional capital. Although we will
attempt to raise the capital needed for the expansion of business through the
sale of our capital stock or debt financing, no one has made any commitment to
provide us with any capital and there can be no assurance that we will be able
to obtain the additional capital which we need or, even if such capital is
obtained that our expansion plans will be successful.
The 1,000,000 shares which we are offering will be sold on a "best
efforts" basis. There is not firm commitment by any person to purchase or sell
any of these shares and there is no assurance that any of the 1,000,000 shares
offered will be sold. There is no minimum number of shares which we are required
to sell and all proceeds from the sale of any of these shares will be
immediately available to us. If only a minimal number of shares are sold (and
absent funding from any other source), the amount received from investors will
not provide us with any sufficient benefit. We will not receive any funds from
the sale of our stock by the selling shareholders.
We May Not Generate Sufficient Revenues From the Sale of Advertising
We plan to rely on revenues generated from the sale of advertising.
However, we may not be able to attract users with demographic characteristics
valuable to our advertisers, in which case potential advertisers which would not
pay to be listed on our website.
The growth of internet advertising requires validation of the internet as
an effective advertising medium. This validation has yet to fully occur.
Acceptance of the internet among advertisers will also depend on growth in the
commercial use of the internet. Widespread commercial use of the internet may
not develop.
No standards have been widely accepted to measure the effectiveness of
internet advertising. If such standards do not develop, advertisers may not
continue their current levels of internet advertising and advertisers who are
not currently advertising on the internet may be reluctant to do so.
Competition for internet advertising and customers is intense. We expect
that competition will continue to intensify. Barriers to entry are minimal, and
competitors can launch new web sites at a relatively low cost. We compete for a
share of a customer's advertising budget with online services and traditional
off-line media, such as print and trade associations.
Our competitors may have or develop internet services that are superior
to, or have greater market acceptance than, our services. If we are unable to
compete successfully against our competitors, our business, financial condition
and operating results will be adversely affected.
Many of our competitors have greater brand recognition and greater
financial, marketing and other resources than ours. This may place us at a
disadvantage in responding to our competitors' pricing strategies, technological
advances, advertising campaigns, strategic partnerships and other initiatives.
We May Not Generate Sufficient Revenues From Our Proposed Internet Auction Sites
We plan to generate revenues from auctions on our websites. However, we
have not established any auction sites and we may not generate any revenues from
these auction sites.
Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, refers to the purchase of products or
services through an internet website, such as the auction sites which we plan to
establish. Electronic commerce is at an early stage and buyers may be unwilling
to shift their purchasing from traditional vendors to online vendors. If
electronic commerce does not grow or grows slower than expected, our business
will suffer.
We believe that concern regarding the security of confidential information
transmitted over the internet, such as credit card numbers, prevents many
potential customers from using the internet to buy or sell products or services.
Although our system has security features to protect the privacy and
integrity of customer data, such as password requirements, our website is
potentially vulnerable to physical or electronic break-ins, viruses or similar
problems. If a person circumvents our security measures, he or she could
misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruptions in our operations.
Security breaches that result in access to confidential information could damage
our reputation and expose us to a risk of loss or liability. We may be required
to make significant investments and efforts to protect against or remedy
security breaches. Additionally, as electronic commerce becomes more prevalent
(and consequently becomes the focus of our development of direct marketing
products), our customers will become more concerned about security. If we do not
adequately address these concerns, this could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and operating results.
If We Do Not Develop The "WOWtown" Brand Advertising Revenues Will Not
Materialize
To be successful, we must establish and strengthen the public awareness of
the "WOWtown" websites. If public awareness is not established, it could
decrease the attractiveness of our websites to advertisers, which would result
in a lack of advertising revenues.
We also plan to rely on revenues generated from selling the rights to
market the services we offer in various metropolitan areas. We may not be able
to sell the marketing rights to our program and as of May 15, 2000 we had not
entered into any agreements with any third parties relating to the sale of
marketing rights.
We May Not Be Able To Protect Our Proprietary Rights And We May Infringe The
Proprietary Rights Of Others
Proprietary rights are important to our success and our competitive
position. We have applied for trademarks for some of our brandnames, such as
WOWtown(TM), WOWtown(TM) Net Savings Card(TM), and The Hottest Local Internet
Marketing Portal On The Planet(TM) and other phrases. We intend on applying for
additional trademarks. There is no guarantee that any trademark applications
will be accepted. Although we seek to protect our proprietary rights, our
actions may be inadequate to protect any trademarks and other proprietary rights
or to prevent others from claiming violations of their trademarks and other
proprietary rights. In addition, effective copyright and trademark protection
may be unenforceable or limited in certain countries.
We May Not Be Able To Acquire Or Maintain Easily Identifiable Web Addresses Or
Prevent Third Parties From Acquiring Web Addresses Similar To Ours
We currently hold various internet web addresses relating to the "Wowtown" name.
We may not be able to prevent third parties from acquiring web addresses that
are similar to ours, which could materially adversely affect our business. The
acquisition and maintenance of web addresses generally is regulated by
governmental agencies and their designees. The regulation of web addresses in
the United States and in foreign countries is subject to change. As a result, we
may not be able to acquire or maintain relevant web addresses in all countries
where we conduct business. Furthermore, regulations governing website addresses
are unclear.
Our Business Depends On The Growth Of The Internet, Which Is Uncertain
Our business would be adversely affected if internet usage does not
continue to grow. If internet usage grows, the internet infrastructure may not
be able to support the demands placed on it by this growth or its performance or
reliability may decline. In addition, web sites may from time to time experience
interruptions in their service as a result of outages and other delays occurring
throughout the internet network infrastructure. If these outages or delays
frequently occur in the future, internet usage, as well as usage of our
websites, could be adversely affected.
Risk Of Failure Of Our Computer And Communications Hardware Systems Increases
Without Back-Up Facilities
Our business depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our
computer and communications hardware systems. Any system interruptions that
cause our website to be unavailable to web browsers may reduce our
attractiveness to advertisers and could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and operating results. Although we have back-up
facilities for our computer systems, we rely on various providers for our
telecommunication lines. If our telecom providers fail to provide service, we
would be unable to operate. Interruptions could result from natural disasters as
well as power loss, telecommunications failure and similar events.
Capacity Limits On Our Technology, Transaction Processing System And Network
Hardware And Software May Be Difficult To Project And We May Not Be Able To
Expand And Upgrade Our Systems To Meet Increased Use
If traffic on our website increases, we must expand and upgrade our
technology, transaction processing systems and network hardware and software. We
may not be able to accurately project the rate of increase in traffic on our
website. In addition, we may not be able to expand and upgrade our systems and
network hardware and software capabilities to accommodate these increases. If we
do not appropriately upgrade our systems and network hardware and software, our
business, financial condition and operating results will be materially adversely
affected.
We May Not Be Able To Adjust To Technological Changes In A Cost-Effective Manner
Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change and frequent
new product announcements. Significant technological changes could render our
websites obsolete. If we are unable to successfully respond to these
developments or do not respond in a cost-effective way, our business, financial
condition and operating results will be materially adversely affected. To be
successful, we must adapt to our rapidly changing market by continually
improving the responsiveness, services and features of our websites and by
developing new features to meet customer needs. Our success will depend, in
part, on our ability to license leading technologies useful in our business,
enhance our existing services and develop new services and technology that
address the needs of our customers. We will also need to respond to
technological advances and emerging industry standards in a cost-effective and
timely basis.
Our Success Is Dependent On Our Key Personnel Who We May Not Be Able To Retain
And We May Not Be Able To Hire Enough Additional Personnel To Meet Our Needs
We believe that our success will depend on continued employment of our
management team and key technical personnel. If one or more members of our
management team were unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions,
our business, financial condition and operating results could be materially
adversely affected. While we have employment agreements with certain members of
our management, others are not subject to formal agreements. We do not carry key
person life insurance on any members of our management.
Our success also depends on having a trained sales force and telesales
group. A shortage in the number of trained salespeople could limit our ability
to increase sales.
We plan to expand our employee base to manage our anticipated growth.
Competition for personnel, particularly for employees with technical expertise,
is intense. Our business, financial condition and operating results will be
materially adversely affected if we cannot hire and retain suitable personnel.
The Price of Our Common Stock Price Is Likely To Be Highly Volatile
The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile as
the stock market in general, and the market for internet-related and technology
companies in particular, has been highly volatile. Investors may not be able to
resell their shares of our common stock following periods of volatility because
of the market's adverse reaction to such volatility. The trading prices of many
technology and internet-related companies' stocks have reached historical highs
within the last 52 weeks and have reflected relative valuations substantially
above historical levels. During the same period, such companies' stocks have
also been highly volatile and have recorded lows well below such historical
highs. We cannot assure you that our stock will trade at the same levels of
other internet stocks or that internet stocks in general will sustain their
current market prices.
Factors that could cause such volatility may include, among other things:
o actual or anticipated variations in quarterly operating results;
o announcements of technological innovations;
o new sales formats or new products or services;
o conditions or trends in the internet industry;
o changes in the market valuations of other internet companies;
o announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions,
strategic partnerships or joint ventures;
o capital commitments;
o additions or departures of key personnel; and
o sales of common stock.
In addition to the foregoing, if our stockholders sell substantial amounts
of our common stock in the public market as a result of or following this
offering, the market price of our common stock may fall.
Many of these factors are beyond our control. These factors may materially
adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our
operating performance.
There is only a limited market for our common stock, and there is no assurance
that such a market will continue.
Our common stock began trading in March 2000 and accordingly has little if
any trading history. We cannot predict the extent to which a trading market will
develop or how liquid that market might become.
Trades of our common stock are presently subject to Rule 15g-9 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which rule imposes certain requirements on
broker-dealers who sell securities subject to the rule to persons other than
established customers and accredited investors. For transactions covered by the
rule, brokers/dealers must make a special suitability determination for
purchasers of the securities and receive the purchaser's written agreement to
the transaction prior to sale. The Securities and Exchange Commission also has
rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in
"penny stocks". Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of
less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities
exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume
information with respect to transactions in that security is provided by the
exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a
transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a
standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the Commission that provides
information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny
stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid
and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer
and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing
the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. The bid and
offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation
information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to
effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or
with the customer's confirmation. These disclosure requirements have the effect
of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our common
stock. As a result of the foregoing, investors in this offering may find it more
difficult to sell their shares of our common stock.
DILUTION AND COMPARATIVE SHARE DATA
As of May 15, 2000, our stockholders owned 15,100,067 shares of common
stock. The following table illustrates the comparative stock ownership of our
present stockholders, as compared to the investors in this offering, assuming
all shares offered are sold. All historical share data in this prospectus has
been adjusted to reflect a one-for-two forward stock split that was effective
February 25, 2000.
Number of
Shares of
Common Note
Stock Reference
Shares OF COMMON STOCK offered by
this prospectus:
Shares which we are offering 1,000,000 A
Shares of common stock issuable upon 383,000 B
conversion of the Series A Preferred
stock, assuming conversion price of
$0.65 per share
Shares of common stock offered by 2,890,747 C
selling stockholders
Shares of common stock outstanding 15,100,067
as of May 15, 2000
Shares of common stock which will be 16,483,067
outstanding, assuming sale of all
1,000,000 shares which we are offering
and assuming conversion of all Series A
preferred shares (1)
Pro forma net tangible book value per $0.03
share of common stock as of
January 31, 2000 (2)
Percentage of our common stock 26%
represented by shares offered by this
prospectus, assuming sale of all 1,000,000
shares which we are offering and the conversion
of all of Series A preferred shares
(1) Amount excludes 2,500,000 shares of common stock offered by existing
stockholders. See "Selling Shareholders".
(2) Gives effect to sale of Series A Preferred stock in February 2000 and
assumes conversion of all Series A preferred shares into 383,000 shares of
common stock.
"Net tangible book value" is the amount that results from subtracting our
total liabilities and intangible assets from our total assets. Tangible assets
exclude goodwill. The purchasers of the shares of common stock offered by this
prospectus will suffer dilution in their investment if the price paid for the
shares offered by this prospectus is greater than the net tangible book value of
our common stock at the time of such purchase.
Notes
A. We are offering up to 1,000,000 shares of our common stock to the public
sale at a price of $1.00 per share.
B. In February 2000 we sold 500 shares of our Series A preferred stock for
$500,000. Each Series A preferred share may be converted, at the option of the
holder, into shares of our common stock equal in number to the amount determined
by dividing $1,000 by the conversion price, which is 75% of the average closing
bid price of our common stock for the ten trading days preceding the conversion
date or $2.00, whichever amount is less. However, the terms of the Series A
preferred stock provide that no less than 500 shares of common stock may be
issued upon the conversion of any Series A preferred share. In addition, all
Series A preferred shares will automatically convert into shares of common stock
on February 7, 2001 at the conversion price then in effect. In May 2000 Ascent
Financial, Inc. converted 250 Series A Preferred shares into 390,747 shares of
our common stock. The actual number of shares to be issued upon the conversion
of the remaining Series A preferred stock may be greater than 383,000 shares and
will depend upon the price of our common stock at the time of conversion.
C. Shares are being offered by certain of our existing stockholders.
The shares referred to in notes A, B and C above are being offered for
sale to the public by means of this prospectus. See "Selling Stockholders".
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
As of May 15, 2000, we had 15,100,067 outstanding shares of common stock
and approximately 28 stockholders of record. We believe the number of beneficial
owners may be greater due to shares held by brokers, banks, and others for the
benefit of their customers. Since December 1999 our common stock has been quoted
on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board, but a
trading market only developed on March 9, 2000. Set forth below are the range of
high and low closing prices for the periods indicated as reported by the NASD.
The market quotations reflect interdealer prices, without retail mark-up,
mark-down or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.
Closing Prices
Month Ended High Low
February 29, 2000 -- --
March 31, 2000 $3.19 $1.03
April 30, 2000 $1.50 $0.63
The provisions in our Articles of Incorporation relating to our preferred
stock would allow our directors to issue preferred stock with rights to multiple
votes per share and dividends rights which would have priority over any
dividends paid with respect to our common stock. The issuance of preferred stock
with such rights may make the removal of management difficult even if such
removal would be considered beneficial to stockholders generally, and will have
the effect of limiting stockholder participation in certain transactions such as
mergers or tender offers if such transactions are not favored by incumbent
management.
Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may
be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available therefor
and, in the event of liquidation, to share pro rata in any distribution of our
assets after payment of liabilities. Our board of directors is not obligated to
declare a dividend. We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and we do
not have any current plans to pay any common stock dividends.
Management's discussion and Analysis
OR plan of operationS
On February 7, 2000 we acquired all of the outstanding shares of
WOWtown.com, Inc. a Nevada corporation. On February 25, 2000 we changed our name
from Paramount Services Corp. to wowtown.com, Inc. in order to properly reflect
our new business and on February 21, 2000 the name of WOWtown.com, Inc., the
Nevada corporation which we acquired, was changed to WOWtown.com (Nevada), Inc.
in order to eliminate confusion between ourselves and our newly acquired
subsidiary. Prior to our acquisition of WOWtown.com, we had not commenced any
operations, did not have any material assets, and had approximately $23,000 in
liabilities.
Following the transaction, the shareholders of WOWtown.com (Nevada), Inc.
owned a majority of our outstanding shares of common stock. Accordingly, for
financial reporting purposes the transaction was accounted for as a reverse
acquisition with WOWtown.com (Nevada), Inc. considered the accounting acquirer.
See Note 4(a) to the January 31, 2000 financial statements of Paramount Services
Corp. As such, WOWtown.com (Nevada), Inc.'s historical financial statements are
now reported as our financial statements. The following summary financial data
and related discussion is limited to the operating results of our wholly owned
subsidiary Wowtown.com (Nevada) Inc. which we acquired on February 7, 2000.
Prior to the acquisition of Wowtown.com (Nevada), Inc. we had not generated any
revenue and had not commenced any operations other than initial corporate
formation and capitalization.
Summary Financial Data
Results of Operations:
Period from Inception
(June 9, 1999) to January 31, 2000
Sales $ --
Operating Expenses (73,802)
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Net Income (Loss) $(73,802)
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Balance Sheet Data:
October 31, 1999 January 31, 2000
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(Pro Forma)
Current Assets $4,787 $516,926
Total Assets 7,937 534,452
Current Liabilities 58,531 131,707
Working Capital (Deficit) (53,744) 385,219
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (50,594) 402,745
The January 31, 2000 pro forma balance sheet reflects the sale in February
2000 of 500 shares of our Series A preferred stock for $500,000 and the
acquisition of WOWtown.com, Inc. See "Business".
We have not declared any common stock dividends since our inception.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since inception (June 9, 1999) and through January 31, 2000 our sources
and use of cash were:
Cash used by operations $(59,285)
Amounts borrowed from shareholders
and other third parties $ 93,199
Purchase of equipment $ (9,559)
Other $ (7,966)
The loans from shareholders and other third parties were repaid subsequent
to January 31, 2000.
We expect our expenses will continue to increase during the next twelve
months as a result of increased marketing expenses and the establishment of new
websites. We began generating revenues in May 2000 but we expect that our
revenues will be substantially less than operating expenses until November 2000.
During the twelve months ending April 30, 2001 we anticipate that we will
need capital for the following purposes:
Fund operating losses: $1,450,000
Sales and marketing: 50,000
Expansion of internet services: 300,000
Establishment of additional websites 100,000
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$1,900,000
As of March 31, 2000 we had working capital of approximately $235,000 most
of which is from the $500,000 which was received from the sale of our Series A
preferred stock. We anticipate obtaining the additional capital which we will
require through revenues from our operations and through a combination of debt
and equity financing. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain
capital we will need or that our estimates of our capital requirements will
prove to be accurate. As of the date of this prospectus we did not have any
commitments from any source to provide additional capital.
BUSINESS
We were originally incorporated in Delaware on December 18, 1997, under
the name Internet International Communications Ltd. On May 7, 1999, we changed
our name to Paramount Services Corp.
In February, 2000 we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of
WOWtown.com, Inc. in exchange for 10,000,000 shares of our common stock. On
February 25, 2000, we changed our name to wowtown.com, Inc.
Concurrent with the acquisition of WOWtown.com, Inc., we sold 500 shares
of our Series A preferred stock at a price of $1,000 per share for gross
proceeds of $500,000. We also issued 200,000 shares of our common stock to a
company controlled by Andrew Hromyk, our former president, as consideration for
consulting services provided in connection with our acquisition of WOWtown.com,
Inc.
Following the acquisition of WOWtown.com, Inc., David Packman was
appointed as our President as well as a director, Stephen Jackson was appointed
as our Secretary, Treasurer and a Director, and David Jackson was appointed as
our Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Our former director and officer,
Andrew Hromyk, resigned from his position as an officer and director.
Prior to our acquisition of WOWtown.com we had not commenced any
operations.
Our business is now that which was being conducted by Wowtown.com, Inc.
and any reference in this prospectus to "we" or "our", unless otherwise
indicated, includes Wowtown.com, Inc. We are a development stage company and as
of May 15, 2000 we had not earned any revenues.
Our business involves establishing websites which provide information
regarding certain cities in the United States, Canada and other countries. Each
website has, or will have, a directory of restaurants, hotels, sporting events,
entertainment, tourist attractions and similar information. Those wanting more
information regarding a particular business establishment will be linked
directly to the particular establishment's website.
The public can become members of our program without charge. Members
receive cards which entitle the member to various discounts from the
establishments listed on our website.
We expect to generate revenues from listing business establishments in our
directory, designing and maintaining websites for particular business
establishments, and by displaying advertising on our websites. However, to build
a base of establishments for our first directories we have not charged
establishments for listing on our websites. We began charging new accounts for
our services in May 2000. We will begin charging existing accounts in
August/September 2000. Our charge for a basic listing on our website will be
$29.95 per month.
The following provides certain information concerning our websites which
were in operation as of May 15, 2000.
Operational Establishments
City/Region Since Listed on Website Members Website Address
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Vancouver, B.C. June 1999 600 3,000 www.vancouverwow.com.
Seattle, WA March 2000 450 75 www.seattlewow.com
Our main website located at www.wowtown.com provides information on our
company and membership benefits for businesses and consumers. The main website
enables internet users to connect to our other websites.
Our websites allow internet users to comparison shop and purchase over one
million products through an internet shopping service operated by Ezuz.com, a
corporation affiliated with David Jackson, one of our officers and directors.
Ezuz.com receives a percentage of the gross sales made through its internet
shopping service. For hosting this internet shopping service, we are entitled to
receive a percentage of the fees received by Ezuz.com from sales of merchandise
in excess of $75,000 to our members. The percentage of the fees to which we are
entitled will range from 25% to 50% depending upon sales volume. As of May 15,
2000 our members had purchased less than $75,000 of merchandise through the
Ezuz.com internet shopping service and we had not received any revenues from
Ezuz.com.
We also plan to develop an online auction site for each regional websites
to permit an online exchange of goods between individuals in each region.
Although we will earn revenues for sales made through our auction sites, our
primary objective in operating on-line auctions will be to attract consumers to
our websites. We believe that establishments will want to be listed in our
directories if we can demonstrate that a large number of consumers are either
members of our program or visit our websites on a frequent basis.
We plan to sell the rights to market our program in various metropolitan
areas to third parties which we refer to as exclusive resellers. An exclusive
reseller will have the sole marketing rights to a metropolitan area and will
receive a percentage of the fees received for directory listings, advertising,
website design and goods sold through the website. An exclusive reseller will
pay us an initial fee when the territory is assigned. The amount of the initial
fee will depend on the demographics of the territory assigned to the exclusive
reseller. As of May 15, 2000 we had not entered into any exclusive reseller
agreements concerning the marketing rights to our program.
We estimate we will need approximately $50,000 in capital and one month to
develop a basic website for a metropolitan area which has not been assigned to
an exclusive reseller. For a metropolitan area which has been assigned to an
exclusive reseller, we estimate we will need $10,000 in capital and one week to
establish a basic website.
We plan on licensing language translation software for our websites.
Spanish will be the first alternate language to be incorporated due to the large
Spanish-speaking population in the United States and Mexico. Initially, French,
German and Mandarin will be used for metropolitan areas outside North America.
Competition
Our competitors are virtually every business which sells advertising to,
or otherwise promotes, restaurants, hotels, sporting events, entertainment or
tourist attractions. Competitors include newspapers, magazines, television and
radio stations, coupon book sponsors and other internet companies. In addition
there are many internet companies which provide auction sites for local
consumers.
Intellectual Property
We have applied for trade marks for the brandname "WOWtown(TM)", "The
Hottest Local Internet Marketing Portal On The Planet(TM)", "WOW e-store(TM)",
WOWtown(TM) Net Savings Card(TM)", "Where all the fun is @(TM)"and other related
trademark expressions. We plan on applying for further trademarks and new forms
of trademark expressions following the establishment of additional websites.
Employees
As of May 15, 2000 we had six full-time employees. As part of our
expansion plans we intend to hire additional employees as may be required by the
level of our operations.
Management
Name Age Position
David B. Jackson 54 Chief Executive Officer and a director
David Packman 40 President and a director
Stephen C. Jackson 46 Executive Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and
a director
Patrick Helme 40 Vice President, Product Development and a director
David B. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer and Director:
Mr. Jackson has been our Chief Executive Officer and a director since
February 7, 2000. Since November 1998 Mr. Jackson has also been a director of
eZuz.com, an internet comparison-shopping network, which he co-founded. Mr.
Jackson was the President, CEO and Director of Fortune Entertainment
Corporation, a gaming technology company, from 1996 to December 1998. He also
served as Vice President and Director of Consolidated Ramrod Gold Corp., a
NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange listed base and precious metals exploration
company from 1991 through 1995 and as Vice President of Atlanta Gold Corporation
during the same period.
David E. Packman, President and Director:
Mr. Packman has been our president and a director since February 7, 2000 .
Mr. Packman founded our subsidiary, WOWtown.com (Nevada) Inc. in June 1999 and
co-developed vancouverwow.com, our prototype website. He presently oversees all
of the website development, sales, marketing and promotions for wowtown.com,
Inc. Mr. Packman was Executive Vice-President of Ruby Food Services Ltd., and
was with the company for 10 years. He was responsible for all aspects of the
operation, with an emphasis on sales and marketing. Mr. Packman has held senior
management positions with Sysco/Konings Wholesale. Prior to his involvement in
the foodservice distribution industry, he held several senior management
positions with Sirloiner Restaurants and Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurants, both in
Canada and in the US. Mr. Packman is a past director of the Vancouver Restaurant
Association.
Stephen C. Jackson, Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and a
Director:
Mr. Jackson has been an officer and director of our corporation since
February 7, 2000. He was editor and features articles writer for the Vancouver
Market Report and has been an officer of several other public companies in
Canada. Through his private consulting practice, which he has operated since
1980, he has provided services to a wide variety of private corporations. Mr.
Jackson is a past director of the BC Taxi Association and former director with a
regional Chamber of Commerce.
Patrick Helme, Vice President and Director:
Mr. Helme has been our Vice-President and a director since March 1, 2000.
Mr. Helme is one of the founding partners of WOWtown.com, (Nevada) Inc. As a
co-founder of Towncore Internet Ltd., he oversees all of the technical functions
and acts as the primary liaison with all project managers, customers and
technical staff. His main focus was to successfully generate and implement an
outside sales strategy through the recruitment and training of associate sales
partnerships. Mr Helme has developed websites and internet marketing strategies
for a diverse range of businesses. Mr. Helme has extensive experience in
franchising and licensing and has held principal positions with Sandwich Tree
Restaurants Ltd. and Horizon Hotels where he successfully developed license
sales and operations systems with growth of 100 plus franchised units. He is a
graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology and the University of
Houston - Hilton Hotel Management.
Each director holds office until his successor is duly elected by the
stockholders. Executive officers serve at the pleasure of the board of
directors. All of our executive officers plan to devote their full time to our
business. David Jackson plans to devote approximately 75% of his time to our
business.
There are no family relationships between any director, executive officer
or employee other than the relationship of David B. Jackson and Stephen C.
Jackson, who are cousins.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth in summary form the compensation received
by our Chief Executive Officer. None of our former or current executive officers
received in excess of $100,000 in compensation during the fiscal year ended
April 30, 1999 or during any other twelve month period.
Name and Fiscal Other Annual Restricted Options
Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Stock Awards Granted
- ------------------ ---- ------ ----- ------------ ------------ -------
Andrew Hromyk,
President and Chief 1999 -- -- -- -- --
Executive Officer prior
to February 7, 2000 1998 -- -- -- -- --
Employment Agreements
We have a consulting agreement with David Jackson and employment
agreements with our other executive officers. The terms of these agreements are
as follows:
Annual Consulting Expiration of
Name Fees or Salary (1) Agreement
David B. Jackson $31,000 02/06/01
David Packman $31,000 02/06/02
Stephen C. Jackson $31,000 02/06/02
Patrick Helme $31,000 02/28/02
(1) The respective agreements with the persons in this table provide that the
annual compensation will be $45,000 Canadian dollars. The amounts shown are
the U.S. dollar equivalent based upon currency exchange rates on April 20,
2000.
Our board of directors may increase the compensation paid to our officers
depending upon a variety of factors, including the results of our future
operations.
We do not have any compensatory plan or arrangement that results or will
result from the resignation, retirement, or any other termination of any
executive officer's employment with us or from a change in control of or a
change in an executive officer's responsibilities following a change in control.
Long Term Incentive Plans - Awards in Last Fiscal Year
None.
Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or other Retirement Plans
We do not have a defined benefit, pension plan, profit sharing or other
retirement plan, although we may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.
Directors' Compensation
At present we do not pay our directors for attending meetings of the board
of directors, although we expect to adopt a director compensation policy in the
future. We have no standard arrangement pursuant to which our directors are
compensated for any services provided as a director or for committee
participation or special assignments.
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus none of our directors
received any compensation from us during the year ended April 30, 1999.
Stock Options
We do not have a stock option plan and we have not granted any options,
rights or warrants which would allow anyone to acquire shares of our common
stock.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
We have issued shares of our common stock to the following persons during
the past two years, who are or were affiliated with WOWtown:
Date of Number
Name Issuance of Shares Consideration
595796 B.C. Ltd. (1) 02/00 10,000,000 100 Shares of WOWtown.com,
(Nevada) Inc. valued at $500.00
Century Capital 02/00 200,000 Consulting Services valued at $10.00
Management Ltd. (2)
535735 B.C. Ltd. 03/00 3,539 Consulting services valued at $5,840
Pedpac Marketing Ltd. 03/00 7,781 Consulting services valued at $12,839
(1) The beneficial owners of 595796 B.C. Ltd. are David B. Jackson, David
Packman, Stephen C. Jackson, Guy Prevost, Sarah Moen and Patrick Helme.
(2) The beneficial owner of Century Capital Management Ltd. is Andrew Hromyk.
(3) The beneficial owners of 535735 B.C. Ltd. are Patrick Helme, Sarah Moen and
Guy Prevost.
(4) David Packman is the beneficial owner of PedPac Marketing Ltd.
See "Business" for information concerning the internet shopping service
provided to us by Ezuz.com, a corporation affiliated with David Jackson, one of
our offices and directors. We also use Ezuz.com to design our websites. As of
April 30, 2000 we had paid Ezuz.com approximately $22,000 for website related
services. During the twelve months ending April 30, 2001 we expect to pay
Ezuz.com an additional $43,000 for these services.
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth, as of May 15, 2000, information with
respect to the only persons owning beneficially 5% or more of our outstanding
common stock and the number and percentage of outstanding shares owned by each
of our directors and officers and by our officers and directors as a group.
Unless otherwise indicated, each owner has sole voting and investment powers
over his shares of common stock.
Shares of Percent of
Name and Address Common Stock Class (1)
595796 B.C. Ltd. 10,000,000 (1) 66%
Suite 1600, 609 Granville Street
Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 3E4
Bona Vista West Ltd. 2,481,400 16%
P.O. Box 62
2001 Leeward Highway
Turks & Caicos Islands
British West Indies
All Officers and Directors 10,000,000 66%
as a Group (4 persons)
(1) The beneficial owners of 595796 B.C. Ltd. are David B. Jackson, David
Packman, Stephen C. Jackson, Patrick Helme (all of whom are our officers
and directors), Guy Prevost and Sarah Moen.
(2) Computed without giving effect to any shares of common stock which may be
sold by us or which may be issued upon the conversion of our Series A
preferred stock. See "Dilution and Comparative Share Data".
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
In February 2000 we raised $500,000 from the sale of 500 shares of our
Series A preferred stock. Each Series A preferred share may be converted, at the
option of the holder, into shares of our common stock equal in number to the
amount determined by dividing $1,000 by the conversion price, which is 75% of
the average closing bid price of our common stock during the ten trading days
preceding the conversion date or $2.00, whichever is less. The terms of the
Series A preferred stock provide that a minimum of 500 shares of common stock
can be issued upon the conversion of each Series A preferred share. In addition,
all Series A preferred shares will automatically convert into shares of common
stock on February 7, 2001 at the conversion rate described above. In May 2000
Ascent Financial, Inc. converted 250 Series A Preferred shares into 390,747
shares of our common stock. The shares of common stock issuable upon the
conversion of the preferred shares are being offered to the public by means of
this prospectus.
This prospectus also relates to the sale of 2,890,747 shares offered by
Ascent Financial, Inc. and certain of our stockholders.
The owners of the 2,890,747 shares of our common stock, as well as the
holders of the Series A preferred shares, to the extent they convert their
Series A preferred shares into shares of common stock, are referred to in this
prospectus as the selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from
the sale of the shares by the selling stockholders.
The names of the selling stockholders are:
Shares Which
May Be Acquired Shares to Share
Shares Upon Conversion of be Sold Ownership
Beneficially Series A Preferred in this After
Name Owned Shares (1) Offering Offering
- ---------- ------------ ----------------- -------- --------
Augustine Fund L.P. -- 383,000 383,000 --
Ascent Financial Inc. 390,747 -- 390,747 --
595796 B.C. Ltd. 10,000,000 -- 500,000 9,500,000
Century Capital
Management 200,000 -- 200,000 --
Bona Vista West Ltd. 2,481,400 -- 1,800,000 681,400
(1) The actual number of shares issuable upon the conversion of the Series A
preferred stock will vary depending upon the price of our common stock on
the date of conversion. As of May 15, 2000, the bid price of our common
stock was $0.87 per share. Accordingly, in computing the number of shares
of common stock shown in the table we used a conversion price of $0.65.
Additional shares may be issued upon the conversion of Series A preferred
shares if the market price of our common stock falls below $0.87 per share.
Plan of Distribution
Shares We Are Offering For Sale
By means of this prospectus we are offering to sell up to 1,000,000 shares
of our common stock. The shares will be sold from time to time at a price of
$1.00 per share by our officers and directors and by selected broker/dealers and
sales agents on a "best efforts" basis. There is no firm commitment by any
person to purchase or sell any of these shares and there is no assurance that
any of the 1,000,000 shares offered will be sold. There is no minimum number of
shares which are required to be sold and all proceeds from the sale of any of
these shares will be immediately available to us.
We will pay a commission not to exceed 10% of the amount received from the
sale of the 1,000,000 shares to broker/dealers and sales agents who participate
in the sale of such shares. The proceeds from the sale of any of these shares,
if any, will be used to fund our operations.
Offering by the Selling Shareholders
The shares of common stock which may be acquired by the selling
stockholders may be offered and sold by means of this prospectus from time to
time as market conditions permit in the over-the-counter market, or otherwise,
at prices and terms then prevailing or at prices related to the then-current
market price, or in negotiated transactions. These shares may be sold by one or
more of the following methods, without limitation: (a) a block trade in which a
broker or dealer
so engaged will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and
resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; (b)
purchases by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by such broker or dealer
for its account pursuant to this prospectus; (c) ordinary brokerage transactions
and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers; and (d) face-to-face
transactions between sellers and purchasers without a broker-dealer. In making
sales, brokers or dealers engaged by the selling stockholders may arrange for
other brokers or dealers to participate. These brokers or dealers may receive
commissions or discounts from selling stockholders in amounts to be negotiated.
The costs of registering the shares offered by the selling stockholders
are being paid by wowtown.com. The selling stockholders will pay all other costs
of the sale of the shares offered by them.
From time to time one or more of the selling stockholders may transfer,
pledge, donate or assign the shares received upon the conversion of the Series A
preferred stock referred to above (the "Conversion Shares") to lenders or others
and each of such persons will be deemed to be a selling stockholder for purposes
of this prospectus. The number of Conversion Shares beneficially owned by those
selling stockholders will decrease as and when they transfer, pledge, donate or
assign the Conversion Shares. The plan of distribution for the Conversion Shares
sold by means of this prospectus will otherwise remain unchanged, except that
the transferees, pledgees, donees or other successors will be selling
stockholders for purposes of this prospectus.
A selling stockholder may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers and the broker-dealers may engage in short sales of our common
stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume with such selling
stockholder, including, without limitation, in connection with the distribution
of our common stock by such broker-dealers. A selling stockholder may also enter
into option or other transactions with broker-dealers that involve the delivery
of the common stock to the broker-dealers, who may then resell or otherwise
transfer such common stock. A selling stockholder may also loan or pledge the
common stock to a broker-dealer and the broker-dealer may sell the common stock
so loaned or upon default may sell or otherwise transfer the pledged common
stock.
Broker-dealers, underwriters or agents participating in the distribution
of our common stock as agents may receive compensation in the form of
commissions, discounts or concessions from the selling stockholders and/or
purchasers of the common stock for whom such broker-dealers may act as agent, or
to whom they may sell as principal, or both (which compensation as to a
particular broker-dealer may be less than or in excess of customary
commissions). Selling stockholders and any broker-dealers who act in connection
with the sale of common stock hereunder may be deemed to be "Underwriters"
within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commissions they receive may
be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
Neither we nor any selling stockholder can presently estimate the amount of such
compensation. We know of no existing arrangements between any selling
stockholder, any other stockholder, broker, dealer, underwriter or agent
relating to the sale or distribution of our common stock.
The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers who act in connection with
the sale of the Shares hereunder may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the
meaning of ss.2(11) of the Securities Acts of 1933, and any commissions received
by them and profit on any resale of the Shares as principal might be deemed to
be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
We have advised the selling stockholders that they and any securities
broker-dealers or others who may be deemed to be statutory underwriters will be
subject to the prospectus delivery requirements under the Securities Act of
1933. We have also advised the selling stockholders that in the event of a
distribution of the shares owned by the selling stockholder, such selling
stockholders, any affiliated purchasers, and any broker-dealer or other person
who participates in such distribution may be subject to Rule 102 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("1934 Act") until their participation in that
distribution is completed. A distribution is defined in Rule 102 as an offering
of securities "that is distinguished from ordinary trading transactions by the
magnitude of the offering and the presence of special selling efforts and
selling methods". We have also advised the selling stockholders that Rule 102
under the 1934 Act prohibits any "stabilizing bid" or "stabilizing purchase" for
the purpose of pegging, fixing or stabilizing the price of the common stock in
connection with this offering. Rule 101 makes it unlawful for any person who is
participating in a distribution to bid for or purchase stock of the same class
as is the subject of the distribution.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Our authorized capital stock consists of 30,000,000 shares of common
stock, $.0001 par value, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par
value. As of May 15, 2000, we had 15,100,067 outstanding shares of common stock
and 500 outstanding shares of Series A preferred stock.
Common Stock
Holders of common stock are each entitled to cast one vote for each share
held of record on all matters presented to our stockholders. Cumulative voting
is not allowed; hence, the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock
can elect all directors.
Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may
be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for
dividends and, in the event of liquidation, to share pro rata in any
distribution of our assets after payment of liabilities. Our board of directors
is not obligated to declare a dividend. It is not anticipated that dividends
will be paid in the foreseeable future.
Holders of our common stock do not have preemptive rights to subscribe to
additional shares if issued by us. There are no conversion, redemption, sinking
fund or similar provisions regarding the common stock. All of the outstanding
shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable and all of the shares of
common stock issued upon the conversion of the Series A preferred stock will be,
upon issuance, fully paid and non-assessable.
On May 7, 1999 we consolidated our outstanding share capital by way of
reverse stock split on the basis of two old shares for each one new share.
On September 14, 1999 we consolidated our outstanding share capital by way
of reverse stock split on the basis of twenty-three old shares for each one new
share. The purpose of the reverse split was to eliminate shareholders holding
less than twenty-three shares of our common stock as the costs to effect
transfers of such small blocks of shares far outweighed their value.
On September 15, 1999 we increased our outstanding share capital by way of
forward stock split on the basis of twenty new shares for each one old share.
On February 25, 2000 we increased our outstanding share capital by way of
forward stock split on the basis of two new shares for each one old share.
Preferred Stock
Our Articles of Incorporation provide that our board of directors has the
authority to divide the preferred stock into series and, within the limitations
provided by Delaware statute, to fix by resolution the voting power,
designations, preferences, and relative participation, special rights, and the
qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of any series so
established. As our board of directors has authority to establish the terms of,
and to issue, the preferred stock without Stockholder approval, the preferred
stock could be issued to defend against any attempted takeover of us.
In February 2000, our board of directors established our Series A
preferred stock and authorized the issuance of up to 500 shares of Series A
preferred stock as part of this series. Upon any liquidation or dissolution,
each outstanding Series A preferred share is entitled to a distribution of
$1,000 prior to any distribution to the holders of our common stock. The Series
A preferred shares are not entitled to any dividends or voting rights. In
February 2000, we sold 500 Series A preferred shares to a group of private
investors for $1,000 per share. Each Series A preferred share may be converted,
at the option of the holder, into shares of our common stock equal in number to
the amount determined by dividing $1,000 by the conversion price, which is 75%
of the average closing bid price of our common stock for the ten trading days
preceding the conversion date, or $2.00, whichever is less. All outstanding
Series A preferred shares will automatically convert into shares of common stock
on February 7, 2001 at the conversion price described above. In May 2000 Ascent
Financial, Inc. converted 250,000 Series A Preferred shares into 390,747 shares
of our common stock. The shares of common stock held by Ascent Financial, Inc.
and the shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of the remaining
Series A preferred stock are being offered for sale to the public by means of
this prospectus. See "Selling Stockholders".
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending or threatened legal proceeding.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Paramount Services Corp., now named
wowtown.com, Inc. at April 30, 1999 and 1998, and for the year ended April 30,
1999, and for each of the periods from December 18, 1997 (date of incorporation)
to April 30, 1999 and 1998, 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 on the authority of such firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
N.I. Cameron Inc., independent auditors, have audited WOWtown.com, Inc.'s
balance sheet as of October 31, 1999 and the related statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the initial period then ended, as set
forth in their report (which contains an explanatory paragraph describing
conditions that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as agoing
concern as described in Note 1 to the financial statements) appearing elsewhere
in this prospectus. We have included these financial statements in this
prospectus and elsewhere in the registration statement, in reliance on N.I.
Cameron Inc.'s report, given on their authority as experts in accounting and
auditing.
Change in Our Certifying Accountant
Effective April 28, 2000 we retained PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PWC") to act
as our independent certified public accountant. In this regard PWC replaced
Ernst & Young LLP ("E&Y") which audited our financial statements for the fiscal
years ended April 30, 1999 and 1998. The reports of E&Y for these fiscal years
did not contain an adverse opinion, or disclaimer of opinion and were not
qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
During our two most recent fiscal years and subsequent interim periods, there
were no disagreements with E&Y on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures, which
disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of E&Y would have caused E&Y
to make reference to such disagreements in its reports.
We have authorized E&Y to discuss any matter relating to our operations
with PWC.
The change in our auditors was recommended and approved by our board of
directors. We do not have an audit committee.
During the two most recent fiscal years and subsequent interim periods, we
did not consult PWC regarding the application of accounting principles to a
specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit
opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, or any matter that
was the subject of a disagreement or what is defined as a reportable event by
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
INDEMNIFICATION
Our bylaws authorize indemnification of a director, officer, employee or
agent of wowtown.com against expenses incurred by him in connection with any
action, suit, or proceeding to which he is named a party by reason of his having
acted or served in such capacity, except for liabilities arising from his own
misconduct or negligence in performance of his duty. In addition, even a
director, officer, employee, or agent of wowtown.com who was found liable for
misconduct or negligence in the performance of his duty may obtain such
indemnification if, in view of all the circumstances in the case, a court of
competent jurisdiction determines such person is fairly and reasonably entitled
to indemnification. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, or persons
controlling wowtown.com pursuant to the foregoing provisions, We have been
informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is
therefore unenforceable.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration
Statement on Form SB-2 together with all amendments and exhibits, under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended with respect to the securities offered by
this prospectus. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set
forth in the Registration Statement, certain parts of which are omitted in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. For further
information, reference is made to the Registration Statement. The Registration
Statement and amendments and exhibits may also be reviewed at the internet web
site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
Financial Statements
Paramount Services Corp.
(formerly Internet International Communications Ltd.)
(A development stage enterprise)
April 30, 1999 and 1998
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
To the Director of
Paramount Services Corp.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Paramount Services Corp.
(formerly Internet International Communications Ltd.) (a development stage
enterprise) as of April 30, 1999 and 1998 and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year ended April 30,
1999 and for each of the periods from December 18, 1997 (date of incorporation)
to April 30, 1998 and 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform an 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 Paramount Services Corp. at
April 30, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the year ended April 30, 1999 and for each of the periods from December 18,
1997 (date of incorporation) to April 30, 1998 and 1999, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Vancouver, Canada,
May 21, 1999. Chartered Accountants
Paramount Services Corp.
(A development stage enterprise)
BALANCE SHEETS
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
As at April 30
1999 1998
$ $
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
Accrued liabilities 3,500 --
Due to related party [note 4] 6,310 1,310
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total current liabilities 9,810 1,310
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stockholders' equity
Share capital [note 3]
Common stock - $0.0001 par value
30,000,000 authorized; 2,249,000 issued and
outstanding 225 225
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value
5,000,000 authorized -- --
Additional paid in capital 4,785 4,785
Deficit accumulated in the development stage (14,820) (6,320)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(9,810) (1,310)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-- --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying notes
Paramount Services Corp.
(A development stage enterprise)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
Period from Period from
December 18, December 18,
1997 (date of 1997 (date of
Year ended incorporation) incorporation)
April 30, 1999 to April 30, 1998 to April 30, 1999
$ $ $
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXPENSES
Professional fees 8,500 6,320 14,820
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss for the period 8,500 6,320 14,820
Deficit, beginning of period 6,320 -- --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deficit, end of period 14,820 6,320 14,820
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying notes
Paramount Services Corp.
(A development stage enterprise)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
Deficit
accumulated
Common stock Additional in the
Number paid in development
of shares Amount capital stage Total
$ $ $ $ $
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Issuance of common stock 2,249,000 225 4,785 -- 5,010
Loss for the period -- -- -- (6,320) (6,320)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, April 30, 1998 2,249,000 225 4,785 (6,320) (1,310)
Loss for the period -- -- -- (8,500) (8,500)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, April 30, 1999 2,249,000 225 4,785 (14,820) (9,810)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying notes
Paramount Services Corp.
(A development stage enterprise)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(expressed in US dollars)
Period from Period from
December 18, December 18,
1997 (date of 1997 (date of
Year ended incorporation) incorporation)
April 30, 1999 to April 30, 1998 to April 30, 1999
$ $ $
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the period (8,500) (6,320) (14,820)
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities:
Accrued liabilities 3,500 -- 3,500
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash used in operating
activities (5,000) (6,320) (11,320)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from capital --
contributions 5,010 5,010
Due to related party 5,000 1,310 6,310
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by
financing activities 5,000 6,320 11,320
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in cash during the
period, and cash, end of period -- -- --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See accompanying notes
Paramount Services Corp.
(A development stage enterprise)
1. FORMATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Paramount Services Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware on
December 18, 1997 under the name of Internet International Communications Ltd.
pursuant to the laws of Delaware.
Prior to the merger (as defined below), Paramount Services Corp. ("Paramount")
and Internetcom, Inc. ("Internetcom"), a Colorado company, were companies under
common control.
On January 8, 1998, Paramount and Internetcom merged through an exchange of
shares.
The merger has been accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests
and accordingly the financial statements of the Company include the results of
Paramount and Internetcom since their inception, which in the case of Paramount
was December 18, 1997 and Internetcom was December 10, 1997. The share capital
of the Company has been presented giving affect to the exchange of shares from
incorporation.
The Company is a development stage company and has had no activity other than
issuing shares and preparing an initial business plan. Its sole purpose at this
time is to locate and consummate a merger or acquisition with an as yet
unidentified private entity.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Income taxes
The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
difference between financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities
and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in
effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are
reduced by a valuation allowance in respect of amounts considered by management
to be less likely than not of realization in future periods.
3. SHARE CAPITAL
Holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote per share and to share
equally any dividends declared and distributions in liquidation.
On May 7, 1999, the Company consolidated its share capital by way of a reverse
stock split on the basis on one new common share for each two old common shares.
On September 14, 1999, the Company consolidated its share capital by way of a
reverse stock split on the basis of one new common share for each 23 old common
shares. This was followed on September 15, 1999 by a stock split of 20 new
common shares for each old common share. All outstanding shares in these
financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect these share
consolidations.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Since incorporation, a company controlled by the director of the Company has
provided administrative services and facilities to the Company for nil
consideration and pays expenses on behalf of the Company. The amount due to this
company is without interest or stated terms of repayment. It is anticipated the
Company will continue to receive non interest bearing advances from this company
to pay for future expenses as incurred.
5. YEAR 2000
The Year 2000 Issue arises because many computerized systems use two digits
rather than four to identify a year. Date-sensitive systems may recognize the
Year 2000 as 1900 or some other date, resulting in errors when information using
year 2000 dates is processed. In addition, similar problems may arise in some
systems which use certain dates in 1999 to represent something other than a
date. The effects of the Year 2000 Issue may be experienced before, on, or after
January 1, 2000, and, if not addressed, the impact on operations and financial
reporting may range from minor errors to significant systems failure which could
affect the Company's ability to conduct normal business operations. It is not
possible to be certain that all aspects of the Year 2000 Issue affecting the
Company, including those related to the efforts of customers, suppliers, or
other third parties, will be fully resolved.
Paramount Services Corp.
(a development stage enterprise)
Financial Statements
January 31, 2000 and January 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
Paramount Services Corp.
(a development stage enterprise)
Balance Sheet
As at January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash $ 537
=============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 2,007
Due to related party 21,984
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23,991
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Share capital
Authorized:
30,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.0001 each
5,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.0001 each
Issued and outstanding:
2,249,000 common shares 225
Additional paid-in capital 4,785
Deficit accumulated in the development stage (28,464)
----------
Total stockholders' deficit (23,454)
----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT $ 537
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Paramount Services Corp.
(a development stage enterprise)
Statements of Operations
For the Nine Month and Three Month Periods Ended
January 31, 2000 and January 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
Three Three Nine Nine Period from Period from
Months Months Months Months December December
Ended Ended Ended Ended 18, 1997 18, 1997
January January January January (date of in-(date of in-
31, 31, 31, 31, corporation) corporation)
2000 1999 2000 1999 to January to January
31, 2000 31, 1999
------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses
Professional $ 2,130 $ - $7,355 $ - $ 22,175 $ 6,320
fees
Administration 1,933 - 6,162 - 6,162 -
and filing fees - -
Bank charges 33 - 127 - 127 -
------------------------------------------------------------
Net Loss for the $ (4,096) $ - $(13,644) $ - $ (28,464) $(6,320)
Period
============================================================
Loss per share,
Basic and $ (0.002) $ (0.006)
diluted
========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Paramount Services Corp.
(a development stage enterprise)
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Month Periods Ended January 31, 2000 and January 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
Nine months Period from Nine months Period from
Ended December 18, Ended December 18,
January 31, 1997 (date of January 31, 1997 (date of
2000 incorporation) 1999 incorporation)
to January 31 to January 31,
, 1999 1999
Cash flows used in operating
activities
Net loss $(13,644) $ (28,464) $ - $ (6,320)
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities
Accounts payable 2,007 2,007 - -
Accrued liabilities (3,500) - - -
--------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash used in operating (15,137) (26,457) - (6,320)
activities
--------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows provided by financing
activities
Proceeds from capital - 5,010 - 5,010
contributions
Due to related party 15,674 21,984 - 1,310
--------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by financing 15,674 26,994 - 6,320
activities
--------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in cash during the 537 537 - -
period
Cash at beginning of period - - - -
--------------------------------------------------------------
Cash at end of period $ 537 $ 537 $ - $ -
==============================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
Paramount Services Corp.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to the Financial Statements
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
1. FORMATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Paramount Services Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware on
December 18, 1997 under the name of Internet International Communications Ltd.
pursuant to the laws of Delaware.
Prior to the merger (as defined below), Paramount Services Corp. ("Paramount")
and Internetcom, Inc. ("Internetcom"), a Colorado company, were companies under
common control.
On January 8, 1998, Paramount and Internetcom merged through an exchange of
shares.
The merger has been accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of
interests and accordingly the financial statements of the Company include the
results of Paramount and Internetcom since their inception, which in the case
of Paramount was December 18, 1997 and Internetcom was December 10, 1997. The
share capital of the Company has been presented giving effect to the exchange
of shares from incorporation.
The Company is a development stage company and has had no activity other than
issuing shares and preparing an initial business plan. Its sole purpose at
this time is to locate and consummate a merger or acquisition with an as yet
unidentified private entity (see Note 4).
2. SHARE CAPITAL
Holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote per share and to share
equally in any dividends declared and distributions in liquidation.
On May 7, 1999, the Company consolidated its share capital by way of a
reverse stock split on the basis on one new common share for each two old
common shares. On September 14, 1999, the Company consolidated its share
capital by way of a reverse stock split on the basis of one new common share
for each 23 old common shares. This was followed on September 15, 1999 by a
stock split of 20 new common shares for each old common share. All
outstanding shares in these financial statements have been retroactively
adjusted to reflect these share consolidations.
3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Since incorporation, a company controlled by the director of the Company has
provided administrative services and facilities to the Company for nil
consideration and pays expenses on behalf of the Company. The amount due to
this company is without interest or stated terms of repayment. Prior to the
share exchange agreement referred to in Note 4, the Company was dependent
upon the company for advances to pay for expenses as incurred. After the
exchange agreement, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent upon its ability to raise additional capital or merge with a
revenue producing venture partner.
Paramount Services Corp.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to the Financial Statements
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
4. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
a) On January 13, 2000, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement
to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of WOWtown.com Inc.
("WOWtown") in exchange for 5,000,000 treasury common shares of the
Company. This transaction was completed on February 7, 2000. In addition,
the Company issued 100,000 common shares for consulting services rendered.
WOWtown is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada and is
engaged in the business of developing a community of local market internet
portals in major North American urban centers.
b) As a condition of the acquisition described above, the Company created a
new series of convertible preferred stock consisting of 500 shares. This
stock is convertible to common share as follows:
The number of common shares to be converted per share of preferred stock
shall be $1,000 divided by the lesser of:
i) 75% of the average market price of the common shares for the ten trading
days immediately prior to the conversion date; or
ii) $2.00
In the event that a registration statement in respect of the Common
Stock to be issued upon the conversion of the Preferred Stock has not
been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange
Commission on or before the date which is twelve months following the
Issuance Date (the "Anniversary Date"), the number of shares of Common
Stock issued to a particular holder will be calculated by the Failure
to Register Conversion Rate. The Failure to Register Conversion Rate
shall be that number of shares of Common Stock equal to $1,000 divided
by the lesser of: (i) fifty per cent (50%) of the Market Price of the
shares of Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the Anniversary
Date; or (ii) $2.00.
All 500 shares of this new series of preferred stock were issued for
total proceeds of $500,000.
c) Subsequent to January 31, 2000, the Company changed its name to
WOWtown.com, Inc.
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Financial Statements
October 31, 1999
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
To the Director of
WOWtown.com Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of WOWtown.com Inc. (a
development stage enterprise) as of October 31, 1999 and the related statements
of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the initial period then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform an 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 audit 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 WOWtown.com Inc. at October 31,
1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the initial
period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company is in the development stage, has no
established source of revenue and is dependent on its ability to raise capital
from stockholders or other sources to sustain operations. These factors, along
with other matters as set forth in Note 1, raise doubt that the Company will be
able to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ N.I. Cameron Inc.
Vancouver, Canada, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
November 24, 1999
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Balance Sheet
October 31, 1999
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash $ 4,787
Deferred charges 3,150
-------------
$ 7,937
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable (Note 4) $ 15,332
Notes payable (Note 5) 21,800
Notes payable to related parties (Notes 4 and 5) 18,900
Loans from stockholders (Note 6) 2,499
-----------
58,531
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Share capital (Note 3)
Common stock - $0.001 par value
50,000,000 authorized; 100 issued and outstanding 1
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value
5,000,000 authorized
Deficit accumulated in the development stage (50,595)
---------
(50,594)
$ 7,937
On behalf of the Board:
Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these financial statements. WOWtown.com Inc.
a development stage enterprise)
Statement of Operations
For the Initial Period from date of
Incorporation June 9, 1999 to October 31, 1999
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
OPERATING EXPENSES
Professional fees $ 859
Office and miscellaneous 3,512
Development expenses (Note 4) 46,224
------------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS $ (50,595)
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Statement of Stockholders' Deficit
For the Initial Period from date of
Incorporation June 9, 1999 to October 31, 1999
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
Deficit
Accumulated
Common Stock in the
Number of development
Shares Amount stage Total
-----------------------------------------------
Issuance of common stock 100 $ 1 $ - $ 1
Loss for the period - - (50,595) (50,595)
-----------------------------------------------
Balance October 31, 1999 100 $ 1 $(50,595) $(50,594)
===============================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Initial Period from date of
Incorporation June 9, 1999 to October 31, 1999
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the period $(50,595)
Add: Changes in non-cash working capital
Accounts payable 15,332
-----------
Net cash used in operating activities (35,263)
-----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Advances from stockholders 2,499
Increase in notes payable 40,700
Issuance of share capital 1
-----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 43,200
-----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Increase in deferred charges (3,150)
-----------
Net cash used in investing activities (3,150)
-----------
NET CHANGE IN CASH DURING THE PERIOD 4,787
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD --
-----------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 4,787
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 1999
1. FORMATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
WOWtown.com Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Nevada, U.S.A. on June 9,
1999.
The Company is a development stage company and its purpose at this time is
focused on bringing the Internet from the World Wide Web to an interactive
local market, develop advertising resources and community directories. The
Company is developing a community of Local Market Internet Portals in major
North American centres with further extension into suburbs and neighborhoods.
It is a free membership concept for the internet user, creating savings and
discounts for the members with the participating local business
establishments. There are approximately 1,100 members at this time.
Going concern
The accompanying financial statements have been presented assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern. At October 31, 1999, the
Company had accumulated $50,595 in losses and had no material revenue
producing operations. At the date of this report, the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise
additional capital or merge with a revenue producing venture partner.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying
notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Income taxes
The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under
this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
difference between financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are
expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance in respect of
amounts considered by management to be less likely than not of realization in
future periods.
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 1999
3. SHARE CAPITAL
Holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote per share and
share equally in any dividends declared and distributions on
liquidation.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) A company controlled by a director of the Company has provided
administrative services and facilities to the Company and development
expenses at cost. The Company as at October 31, 1999 was indebted in
relation to these services are as follows:
Notes payable $ 10,600
Accounts payable 2,254
-----------
$ 12,854
(b) A company controlled by three of the stockholders has performed
development services for the Company at cost. As at October 31, 1999, the
Company was indebted for these services are as follows:
Note payable $ 8,300
Accounts payable 2,539
----------
$ 10,839
The total amount of expenses incurred through services of these related
parties are as follows:
Administrative $ 3,500
Development expenses 23,445
---------
$ 26,945
5. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable to unrelated parties amounting to $21,800 do not bear interest
and are due and payable on December 31, 1999.
Notes payable to related parties amounting to $18,900 do not bear interest
and are due and payable on December 31, 1999.
WOWtown.com Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 1999
6. LOANS FROM STOCKHOLDERS
Loans from stockholders are interest-free and have no terms of
repayment.
7. YEAR 2000
The Year 2000 Issue arises because many computerized systems use two
digits rather than four to identify a year. Date-sensitive systems may
recognize the Year 2000 as 1900 or some other date, resulting in errors
when information using year 2000 dates is processed. In addition,
similar problems may arise in some systems which use certain dates in
1999 to represent something other than a date. The effects of the Year
2000 Issue may be experienced before, on, or after January 1, 2000,
and, if not addressed, the impact on operations and financial reporting
may range from minor errors to significant systems failure which could
affect the Company's ability to conduct normal business operations. It
is not possible to be certain that all aspects of the Year 2000 Issue
affecting the Company, including those related to the efforts of
customers, suppliers, or other third parties, will be fully resolved.
8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts payable, notes
payable, and loans from stockholders. It is management's opinion that the
Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks
arising from these financial instruments. The fair value of these financial
instruments approximate their carrying values.
WOWtown.com, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Financial Statements
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
WOWtown.com, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Balance Sheet
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash $ 16,389
CAPITAL ASSETS 9,559
DEFERRED CHARGES 7,967
-------------
$ 33,915
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable (Note 2) $ 14,517
Notes payable 71,800
Notes payable to related parties (Note 2) 18,900
Loans from stockholders (Note 3) 2,499
-------------
107,716
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Share capital
Common stock - $0.001 par value
50,000,000 authorized; 100 issued and outstanding 1
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value
5,000,000 authorized
Deficit accumulated in the development stage (73,802)
-----------
(73,801)
$ 33,915
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
WOWtown.com, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Statement of Operations
For the Initial Period from date of
Incorporation June 9, 1999 to January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
OPERATING EXPENSES
Development expenses (Note 2) $ 47,898
Office and miscellaneous 17,668
Professional fees 4,883
Sales and marketing 3,353
-------------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS $ (73,802)
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
WOWtown.com, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Initial Period from date of
Incorporation June 9, 1999 to January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the period
$(73,802)
Add: Changes in non-cash working capital
Accounts payable 14,517
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Net cash used in operating activities (59,285)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Advances from stockholders 2,499
Increase in notes payable 90,700
Issuance of share capital 1
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Net cash provided by financing activities 93,200
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of capital assets (9,559)
Increase in deferred charges (7,967)
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Net cash used in investing activities (17,526)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH DURING THE PERIOD 16,389
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD -
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CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 16,389
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
WOWtown.com, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Financial Statements
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
1. FORMATION AND BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
WOWtown.com Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Nevada, U.S.A. on June 9,
1999.
The Company is a development stage company and its purpose at this time is
focused on bringing the Internet from a global presence down to interactive
local markets, providing advertising resources and community directories. The
Company is developing a community of Local Market Internet Portals in major
North American centres with further extension into suburbs and neighborhoods.
It is a free membership concept for the internet user, creating savings and
discounts for the members with the participating local business
establishments. There are approximately 1,500 members at this time.
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) A company controlled by a director of the Company has provided
administrative services and facilities to the Company and development
expenses at cost. The Company as at January 31, 2000 was indebted in
relation to these services are as follows:
Notes payable $ 10,600
Accounts payable 2,327
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$ 12,927
(b) A company controlled by three of the stockholders has performed
development services for the Company at cost. As at January 31, 2000, the
Company was indebted for these services are as follows:
Note payable $ 8,300
Accounts payable 3,539
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$ 11,839
The total amount of expenses incurred through services of these related
parties are as follows:
Administrative $ 4,266
Development expenses 23,445
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$ 27,711
3. LOANS FROM STOCKHOLDERS
Loans from stockholders are interest-free and have no terms of
repayment.
PARAMOUNT SERVICES CORP.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The accompanying pro forma financial information reflects the purchase by
Paramount Services Corp. ("Paramount") of all the issued and outstanding shares
of WOWtown.com, Inc. ("WOWtown"). The transaction will be accounted for as a
reverse purchase acquisition between WOWtown as the acquirer and Paramount as
the acquired company. The pro forma financial information presented consists of
a condensed income statement for the nine-month period ended January 31, 2000 as
if the transaction had occurred on May 1, 1999. A pro form condensed income
statement for the year ended April 30, 1999 is not presented as WOWtown was only
incorporated on June 9, 1999, as the income statement for the year ended April
30, 1999 would be non-existent. In addition, a pro forma balance sheet as at
January 31, 2000 is presented as if the transaction had occurred on January 31,
2000.
Pro Forma Condensed Income Statement
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
Historical Statements
Paramount WOWtown Pro Forma
Nine months Period from Period from Nine months Period from
Ended December 18, 1997 June 9, 1999 Ended December 18, 1997
January 31, (date of incorporation) (date of incorporation) January 31, (date of incorporation)
2000 to January 31, to January 31, 2000 to January 31,
2000 2000 2000
(Note 1)
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Sales and marketing$ $-- $-- $3,353 $3,353 $3,353
Development expenses -- -- 47,898 47,898 47,898
Professional fees 7,355 22,175 4,883 12,238 27,058
Office and
administration 6,289 6,289 17,668 23,957 23,957
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Net Loss for the
Period $(13,644) $(28,464) $(73,802) $(87,446) $(102,266)
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Loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.005)
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Adjusted weighted average number of common shares issued 14,698,000
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Note to the Pro Forma Condensed Income Statement for the nine month period ended
January 31, 2000.
Note 1 WOWtown was incorporated on June 9, 1999; therefore the financial figures
are for the period from June 9, 1999 to January 31, 2000.
Pro Forma Condensed Balance Sheet
January 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
Historical Adjustments Pro
Statements Forma
Paramount WOWtown Statement
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ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash $ 537 $ 16,389 $500,000 (Note 4) $516,926
CAPITAL ASSETS - 9,559 - 9,559
DEFERRED CHARGES - 7,967 - 7,967
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$ 537 $ 33,915 $500,000 $ 534,452
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LIABILITIES
CURRENT
Accounts payable $ 2,007 $ 14,517 - $ 16,524
Notes payable - 71,800 - 71,800
Notes payable and amounts
due to related parties 21,984 18,900 - 40,884
Loans from stockholders - 2,499 - 2,499
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23,991 107,716 - 131,707
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common Stock 225 1 (225) (Note 1) 735
500 (Note 1)
10 (Note 2)
224 (Note 3)
Preferred Stock - - 1 (Note 4) 1
Additional paid-in capital 4,785 - 499,999 (Note 4) 499,775
(4,785) (Note 1)
(224) (Note 3)
Deficit accumulated in the (28,464) (73,802) (10) (Note 2)(97,766)
development stage
(23,954) (Note 1)
28,464 (Note 1)
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(23,454) (73,801) 500,000 402,745
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$ 537 $ 33,915 $500,000 $534,452
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Note 1 This adjustment reflects the reverse purchase acquisition and the
issuance of 10,000,000 shares in the transaction.
Note 2 This adjustment reflects the issue of 200,000 shares of Paramount as a
consulting fee.
Note 3 This adjustment reflects the par value of 14,698,000 outstanding
common shares of Paramount at $0.0001 per share.
Note 4 This adjustment reflects the issue of 500 Paramount preferred shares for
$1,000 each.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
RISK FACTORS
DILUTION AND COMPARATIVE SHARE DATA
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
BUSINESS...........................................................
MANAGEMENT ........................................................
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS.............................................
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS...............................................
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION...............................................
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES..........................................
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..................................................
EXPERTS ...........................................................
INDEMNIFICATION ...................................................
AVAILABLE INFORMATION..............................................
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...............................................
No dealer, salesperson or other person has been authorized to give any
information or to make any representation not contained in this prospectus, and
if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as
having been authorized by wowtown.com. This prospectus does not constitute an
offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the securities
offered in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an
offer in such jurisdiction. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale
made in this prospectus shall, under any circumstances, create any implication
that the information in this prospectus is correct as of any time subsequent to
the date of this prospectus or that there has been no change in the affairs of
wowtown.com since such date.
Until _________, 2000 all dealers effecting transactions in the registered
securities, whether or not participating in this distribution, may be required
to deliver a prospectus. This in addition to the obligation of dealers to
deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their
unsold allotments or subscriptions.
PART II
Information Not Required in Prospectus
Item 24. Indemnification of Officers and Directors
The Delaware General Corporation Law and the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws provide that we may indemnify any and all of its
officers, directors, employees or agents or former officers, directors,
employees or agents, against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them,
in connection with the defense of any legal proceeding or threatened legal
proceeding, except as to matters in which such persons shall be determined to
not have acted in good faith and in our best interest.
Item 25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following table sets forth the costs and expenses payable by us in
connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered
hereunder. No expenses shall be borne by the selling stockholder. All of the
amounts shown are estimates, except for the SEC Registration Fees.
SEC Filing Fee $ 1,216
NASD Filing Fee 500
Blue Sky Fees and Expenses 2,000
Printing and Engraving Expenses 500
Legal Fees and Expenses 25,000
Accounting Fees and Expenses 10,000
Miscellaneous Expenses 5,784
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TOTAL $45,000
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All expenses other than the SEC and NASD filing fees are estimated.
Item 26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
The following information sets forth all securities which have been sold
by us during the past three years and which securities were not registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Unless otherwise indicated, the
consideration paid for the shares was cash. All historical share data in this
prospectus has been adjusted to reflect a one-for-two forward share split that
was effective February 25, 2000.
Common Stock
Number of Shares
Date of Sale Name of Common Stock Consideration
December 11, 1997 Bona Vista West 4,347,800 $5,000
Ltd.
December 19, 1997 Bona Vista West 80 $10
Ltd.
January 9, 1998 Holders of Series 150,120 175,456 shares of
"M" common stock Series "M" common
of STB Corp. stock of STB Corp.
valued at $175
February 7, 2000 595796 B.C. Ltd. 10,000,000 100 shares of
WOWtown.com,
(Nevada) Inc.
valued at $500
February 7, 2000 Century Capital 200,000 Consulting
Management Ltd. services valued at
$10
March 31, 2000 535735 B.C. Ltd. 3,539 Consulting services
valued at $5,840
March 31, 2000 Pedpac 7,781 Consulting services
Marketing Ltd. valued at $12,839
Series A Convertible preferred stock
Number of Shares
of Series A
Date of Sale Name Convertible Consideration
Preferred Stock
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7 February 2000 Augustine Fund LP 250 $250,000
7 February 2000 Ascent Financial 250 $250,000
Incorporated
All sales of the Company's common stock prior to February 1999 were exempt
from registration pursuant to Rule 504 of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
All sales of the Company's common stock on or after February 7, 2000 were
exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
All shares of common stock issued on or after February 7, 2000 were acquired for
investment purposes only and without a view to distribution. All of the persons
who acquired these shares of common stock were fully informed and advised about
matters concerning the Company, including its business, financial affairs and
other matters. The purchasers of the Company's common stock acquired the
securities for their own accounts. The certificates evidencing the shares of
common stock bear legends stating that the shares represented by the
certificates may not be offered, sold or transferred other than pursuant to an
effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant
to an applicable exemption from registration. All shares of common stock sold on
or after February 7, 2000 are "restricted" securities as defined in Rule 144 of
the Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The sales of the Series A preferred shares were exempt from registration
pursuant to Rule 506 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preferred
shares were acquired for investment purposes only and without a view to
distribution. All of the persons who acquired the Series A preferred shares were
fully informed and advised about matters concerning the Company, including its
business, financial affairs and other matters. The purchasers of the Series A
preferred shares acquired the securities for their own accounts. The
certificates evidencing the Series A preferred shares bear legends stating that
the shares represented by the certificates may not be offered, sold or
transferred other that pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an applicable exemption from
registration. All the Series A preferred shares are "restricted" securities as
defined in Rule 144 of the Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Item 27. Exhibits
The following Exhibits are filed with this Registration Statement:
Exhibits Page Number
1 Underwriting Agreement N/A
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation and Amendments
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3.2 Bylaws
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4.1 Certificate of Designation of Series
A preferred stock
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5 Opinion of Counsel
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10 Share Exchange Agreement
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23.1 Consent of Hart and Trinen
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23.2 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
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23.3 Consent of N.I. Cameron ----------------------
24. Power of Attorney Included as part of the
Signature Page
27. Financial Data Schedules -----------------------
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 l0 (a)(3) of the Securities
Act of l933;
(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;
(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, including
(but not limited to) any addition or deletion of a managing underwriter.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of l933, 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.
(4) To provide to the Underwriter at the closing specified in the
underwriting agreement certificates in such denominations and registered in such
names as required by the Underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each
purchaser.
(5) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of l933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrant, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion
of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the 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 of 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.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The registrant and each person whose signature appears below hereby
authorizes the agent for service named in this Registration Statement, with full
power to act alone, to file one or more amendments (including post-effective
amendments) to this Registration Statement, which amendments may make such
changes in this Registration Statement as such agent for service deems
appropriate, and the Registrant and each such person hereby appoints such agent
for service as attorney-in-fact, with full power to act alone, to execute in the
name and in behalf of the Registrant and any such person, individually and in
each capacity stated below, any such amendments to this Registration Statement.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of l933, the
Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Vancouver, British
Columbia, on the 30th day of May, 2000.
wowtown.com, Inc.
By /s/ David Packman
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David Packman, President
By /s/ Stephen Jackson
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Stephen Jackson, Secretary
Stephen Jackson
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of l933, this
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Title Date
/s/ David Packman
David Packman Director May 30, 2000
/s/ Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson Director May 30, 2000
/s/ David Jackson
David Jackson Director May 30, 2000
/s/ Patrick Helme
Patrick Helme Director May 30, 2000