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PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2008
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD MAY 29, 2006
DECEMBER , 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 9, 2006
November , 2008
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Hybrid Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), will be held at the Best Western Port O'Call Hotel,1935 McKnight Boulevard NE,Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6V4, Canada, on Monday, May 29, 2006,_________, December , 2008, at 8:00 A.M. (local time) for the following purposes:
1. To elect fivethree directors to the Corporation's Board of Directors, each to hold office for a one-year term, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal (Proposal No. 1); and
2. To amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Company to increase
the authorized number of shares of Common Stock from 27,000,000 to 50,000,000
(Proposal No. 2); and
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.
The foregoing items of business, including the nominees for directors, are more fully described in the Proxy Statement which is attached and made a part of this Notice.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on Friday, May
5, 2006,Monday, November 17, 2008, as the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.
All stockholders are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting in person. However, whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting in person, you are urged to mark, date, sign and return the enclosed proxy card as promptly as possible in the postage-prepaid envelope provided to ensure your representation and the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting. If you send in your proxy card and then decide to attend the Annual Meeting to vote your shares in person, you may still do so. Your proxy is revocable in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Proxy Statement.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ Holly A. Roseberry
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President and Chief Executive Officer
| /s/ Holly A. Roseberry President and Chief Executive Officer |
IMPORTANT
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PREPAID ENVELOPE. IF A QUORUM IS NOT REACHED, THE COMPANY WILL HAVE THE ADDED EXPENSE OF RE-ISSUING THESE PROXY MATERIALS. IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING AND SO DESIRE, YOU MAY WITHDRAW YOUR PROXY AND VOTE IN PERSON.
THANK YOU FOR ACTING PROMPTLY
PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2008
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5001 East Bonanza Road
Suite 138-145
4894 Lone Mountain #168,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
89130
PROXY STATEMENT
GENERAL
This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Hybrid Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), of proxies in the enclosed form for use in voting at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") to be held at the Best Western Port O'Call Hotel, 1935 McKnight Boulevard NE,Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6V4, on Monday, May 29, 2006,__________, December ___, 2008, at 8:00 A.M. (local time), and any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Only holders of record of the Company's Common Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), on May 5, 2006November 17, 2008 (the "Record Date") will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. At the close of business on the Record Date, the Company had outstanding 24,650,563__________- shares of Common Stock.
Any person giving a proxy in the form accompanying this Proxy Statement has the power to revoke it prior to its exercise. Any proxy given is revocable prior to the Annual Meeting by an instrument revoking it or by a duly executed proxy bearing a later date delivered to the Secretary of the Company. Such proxy is also revoked if the stockholder is present at the Annual Meeting and elects to vote in person.
The Company will bear the entire cost of preparing, assembling, printing and mailing the proxy materials furnished by the Board of Directors to stockholders. Copies of the proxy materials will be furnished to brokerage houses, fiduciaries and custodians to be forwarded to the beneficial owners of the Common Stock. In addition to the solicitation of proxies by use of the mail, some of the officers, directors and regular employees of the Company may (without additional compensation) solicit proxies by telephone or personal interview, the costs of which the Company will bear.
This Proxy Statement and the accompanying form of proxy is being sent or given to stockholders on or about May 9, 2006.
November , 2008.
Stockholders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held. Such shares may not be voted cumulatively.
Each validly returned proxy (including proxies for which no specific instruction is given) which is not revoked will be voted "FOR" each of the proposals as described in this Proxy Statement and, at the proxy holders' discretion, on such other matters, if any, which may come before the Annual Meeting (including any proposal to adjourn the Meeting).
Determination of whether a matter specified in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been approved will be determined as follows.
As to Proposal No. 1, those persons will be elected directors who receive a plurality of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on the election. Accordingly, abstentions or directions to withhold authority will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
Proposal No. 2, approval of an amendment of the Articles of
Incorporation of the Company to increase the authorized number of shares of
Common Stock from 27,000,000 to 50,000,000, requires for approval the
affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the
Company's Common Stock.
Abstentions will be considered shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote and, therefore, will have the effect of a vote against the matter. Broker non-votes will be considered shares not present for this purpose and will have no effect on the outcome of the vote. Directions to withhold authority to vote for directors, abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present for the Annual Meeting.
PROPOSAL NO. 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees
At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders will elect five (5)three (3) directors to serve one year terms or until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
In the event any nominee is unable or unwilling to serve as a director at the time of the Annual Meeting, the proxies may be voted for the balance of those nominees named and for any substitute nominee designated by the present Board or the proxy holders to fill such vacancy, or for the balance of the nominees named without nomination of a substitute, or the size of the Board may be reduced in accordance with the By-Laws of the Company. The Board has no reason to believe that any of the persons named below will be unable or unwilling to serve as a nominee or as a director if elected.
Assuming a quorum is present, the fivethree nominees receiving the highest number of affirmative votes of shares entitled to be voted for them will be elected as directors of the Company for the ensuing year. Unless marked otherwise, proxies received will be voted "FOR" the election of each of the fivethree nominees named below. In the event that additional persons are nominated for election as directors, the proxy holders intend to vote all proxies received by them in such a manner as will ensure the election of as many of the nominees listed below as possible, and, in such event, the specific nominees to be voted for will be determined by the proxy holders.
Name Age Position
Holly A. Roseberry....................... 54 Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
Mehboob Charania......................... 50 Director
Brian Newman............................. 55 Director
Greg Navone.............................. 59 Director
Shaffiq Kotadia.......................... 49 Director
Name | Age | Position |
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Holly A. Roseberry | 56 | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
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Brian Newman | 57 | Director |
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Greg Navone | 61 | Director |
The following information with respect to the principal occupation or employment of each nominee for director, the principal business of the corporation or other organization in which such occupation or employment is carried on, and such nominee's business experience during the past five years, has been furnished to the Company by the respective director nominees:
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HOLLY A. ROSEBERRY was appointed as our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer on February 20, 2002. On November 15, 2002, she resigned from these positions and was appointed as our president, chief executive officer and as a director. From 2001 to 2003, she acted as manager for the Azra Shopping Center. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sacred Heart University in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1973. Ms. Roseberry was employed from 1993 to 1996 as human resources manager, and from 1997 to 1999 as business office manager, of the Las Vegas location of Wards Department Store. Ms. Roseberry has held the positions of President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of our majority-owned subsidiary, Zingo, Inc. since August 30, 2005.
MEHBOOB CHARANIA has acted as our secretary, treasurer and chief
financial officer since November 15, 2002. Since June 2001, Mr. Charania has
been the owner and operator of Infusion Bistro, a restaurant located in Calgary,
Alberta. From 1998 to 2001, he acted as a manager at IBM's Calgary office.
Mr. Charania has held the position of Secretary and a Director of our
majority-owned subsidiary, Zingo, Inc. since August 30, 2005.
BRIAN NEWMAN age 55, graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary in 1978, and received a degree as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Alberta in 1982. He has been a director and President of Brian Newman Professional Corporation, a public accounting firm located in Calgary, Alberta for the past 25 years. Mr. Newman has served since September 2004 to the present as a director of Olympia Financial Group, and since September 2004 to the present has also served as a director of Albury Resources Ltd. Both of these companies are publicly traded in Canada, but neither is a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
GREGORY NAVONE age 59, graduated from St. Mary'sMary’s College in Morgan, California, in 1968, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. For the past two years, Mr. Navone has been the owner and President of First Interstate Mortgage, a mortgage banking firm. Since 1987, Mr. Navone has been the owner and President of First Capital Financial. Both these firms are located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Navone was appointed a director of the Company shortly following its incorporation in April 2000, and served as a director until February, 2002.
SHAFFIQ KOTADIA, age 49, a computer infrastructure specialist, has been a
director and President since 1990 of The Dolphin Project Inc., an information
technology consulting firm located in Calgary, Alberta. Mr. Kotadia graduated
from the University of British Columbia in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science
degree in physics/geophysics.
MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005,2008, the Board of Directors of the Company held _________ (___) meetings and acted by unanimous written consent on eighteen (18)___________ (__) occasions. No director nominated for election at the Annual Meeting attended fewer than 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors during the last fiscal year.
Our directors are elected by the stockholders and our officers are appointed by our board of directors. Our officers hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies in our board are filled by the board itself.
We do not have an audit committee, although we intend to establish such
a committee followingof which Mr. Brian Newman is the Annual Meeting.sole member. We believe that Mr. Brian Newman qualifies as an "audit“audit committee financial expert"expert” under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and we intend that Mr. Newman would be
appointed by the Board as an independent member of the Audit Committee.
Commission.
We do not have a nominating committee or a compensation committee, or a committee or committees performing the functions of such committees. Following the Annual Meeting, we intend to establish a nominating committee and a compensation committee, each composed of independent directors. Follwing the Annual Meeting the newly-elected Board of Directors will
consider and adopt a Code of Ethics.
There are no formal procedures for stockholders to nominate persons to serve as directors; however, the Board will consider nominations from stockholders, which should be addressed to Holly A. Roseberry, Chief Executive Officer, at the Company'sCompany’s address set forth above.
Stockholder Communications with the Board of Directors
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Our stockholders may communicate with our Board of Directors by writing directly to the Board of Directors or to Holly A. Roseberry, Chief Executive Officer, at the Company'sCompany’s address set forth above.
Our corporate officer will deliver stockholder communications to the Board of Directors.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors currently receive no compensation for meetings attended and are reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the Board or any committee thereof they attend.
The proxy holders intend to vote the shares represented by proxies for all of the Board's nominees, except to the extent authority to vote for the nominees is withheld.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ALL
NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE.
MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
Our executive officers and directors and their respective ages as of May 1, 2006November 14, 2008 are as follows:
Name Age Office
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Holly Roseberry 54 President,
Name | Age | Position |
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Holly A. Roseberry | 56 | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
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Brian Newman | 57 | Director |
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Greg Navone | 61 | Director |
Our Board of Directors now consists of three directors. Mehboob Charania 50 Secretary, Treasurer, and
Director
resigned as a director on November 12, 2008 for personal reasons.
No director or executive officer of the Company has any family relationship with any other director or executive officer of the Company.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth certain information as to the Company's highest
paid executive officers and directors for the Company's fiscal years ended July
31, 2005 and 2004, and for the six months ended July 31, 2005. No other
compensation was paid to any such officer or director other than the cash
compensation set forth below.
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Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
Name Other Restricted Securities
and Annual Stock Underlying LTIP All Other
Principal Year Salary Bonus Comp. Awards Options/ Payouts Comp.
Position * ($) ($) ($) ($) SARs(#) ($) ($)
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Holly . 2005 $48,926
Roseberry 2004 $6,225
President **
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* Years ended July 31, 2005 and July 31, 2004. Ms. Roseberry's direct
compensation for the six months ended July 31, 2005 was $26,000.
** Holly Roseberry has held the office of President since November 15, 2002. Ms.
Roseberry's functions as President have included, in addition to accounting and
regulatory filing oversight, management and the sale of the Azra shopping
center, general management of our day-to-day operations, working with the
attorneys and accountants for the Company, general oversight of the agreements
with and oversight of consultants to the Company and correspondence with the
Company's transfer agent.
Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
There were no grant of options to purchase our common stock to our
officers or directors in fiscal 2005, and there were no exercises of such
options during or options held at the end of such fiscal year by officers or
directors.
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2006, the beneficial
ownership of the Common Stock of the Company by each person beneficially owning
more than 5% of such securities, by each of the directors and executive officers
of the Company, and by the directors and executive officers of the Company as a
group. At March 31, 2006, a total of 24,645,646 shares of Common Stock were
outstanding.
Name and address Number of Shares Percentage of
Title of class of beneficial owner of Common Stock Common Stock
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Common Stock Salim S. Rana Investments Corp. 4,385,685 18%
5001 E. Bonanza Rd., Suite
138-145, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89110 (1)
Common Stock Holly Roseberry 2,300 *
President, CEO, Director
5001 E. Bonanza Rd.,
Suite 138-145
Las Vegas, Nevada 89019
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Common Stock All Officers and Directors 2,300 *
as a Group that consists of
two people
Common Stock Sterling Capital Corp. 13,326,882 54%
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* Less than 1%
(1) Salim R. Rana is the President of Salim S. Rana Investments Corp.
(3) The address of Sterling Capital Corp. is 200-675 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1N2
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Acquisition and Disposition of Azra Shopping Center
By an agreement dated April 10, 2002, we acquired from Salim S. Rana Investments
Corp., a private Nevada company ("SSRIC"), a 100% interest in the real property
and all buildings and improvements situated thereon, known as the Azra Shopping
center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The purchase price was $4,150,000 and was
paid as follows:
1. We issued 40,000,000 shares of common stock for $0.01 per share;
2. We assumed a first mortgage on the Azra Shopping Center for $3,150,000; and
3. We issued a promissory note for $600,000 to SSRIC.
The purchase of the Azra shopping center was negotiated with SSRIC and
approved by our Board, based on the Board's view of the possible value of the
Azra shopping center. The Company believes that these were arms-length
negotiations.
We completed the acquisition through our wholly-owned subsidiary,
Whistler Commercial Holding, Inc., on April 15, 2002, with operations
transferring effective May 1, 2002.
On January 1, 2003, we sold the Azra shopping center. In connection
with the disposition of the Azra shopping center, the Company sold the stock,
valued at $100, of Whistler Commercial Holding, Inc., the subsidiary holding
title to the property, for $100 to Kim Larsen, an unrelated third party
purchaser, as an investment property. Mr. Larson assumed the mortgage debt. The
assumption of the mortgage debt represented the purchase price negotiated for
the property, hence the minimal price attributed to the sale of the subsidiary's
stock. The Company then assumed the unpaid balance of $377,960 of the $600,000
note to SSRIC, since the Company's subsidiary was liable on this debt and the
purchaser was not willing to assume the debt to SSRIC in connection with its
purchase of the Azra property.
The basis for the Company's decision regarding the sale of the Azra
property and the assumption of debt by the Company in connection with the sale
of this property are that the prospects for the shopping center became much less
favorable, due to the continuing economic decline following the terrorist
attacks on September 11, 2001. The vacancy rate in May 2002 was approximately
10%, and by the end of the year was about 35%. The rents had declined from
approximately $30,000 per month to approximately $26,000 per month, and the
property was losing money.
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We incurred a loss of $757,024 during the fiscal year from these
discontinued operations.
During our fiscal year ended January 31, 2004, SSRIC advanced approximately
$175,000 additionally to the Company. We have repaid this debt and all
subsequent advances by this stockholder as of February 25, 2004.
During the year ended January 31, 2004, interest in the amount of $24,070
relating to the Azra shopping center debt was paid to SSRIC. Since the amount
due was not repaid in the required $200,000 installments due on January 31, 2003
and January 31, 2004, the debt was subject to simple interest at 10%; by
agreement with SSRIC interest was accrued through October 31, 2003, only and not
thereafter.
We entered into a Stock Redemption and Reissuance Agreement (the
"Redemption Agreement"), dated as of February 10, 2004, with SSRIC, our major
stockholder, pursuant to which SSRIC on February 10, 2004, contributed 1,000,000
shares of our common stock (3,000,000 shares adjusted for the three-for-one
forward split effective March 10, 2004) owned by SSRIC (the "Shares") to our
treasury. At that time, we had only 6,000 authorized but unissued shares of
common stock available for issuance upon exercise of options or for consultants
or potential private investors in the Company. Under the Redemption Agreement,
SSRIC contributed the Shares to the Company's treasury at no cost to the
Company. The Company had the ability under the Redemption Agreement, and did,
utilize the shares for proper corporate purposes, including option exercises and
issuances to consultants. Under the Redemption Agreement, the Company was
obligated to return the Shares, at no cost, to SSRIC upon the first to occur of
the following events: (1) the return to the Company of the certificate for
3,375,000 shares of common stock held improperly by International Business
Consultants GMBH in escrow for a financing that had not closed and had no
prospect of closing, or (2) an increase in the Company's authorized common stock
of at least 3,000,000 shares as contemplated by the Company's information
statement referred to above. On May 20, 2004, International Business Consultants
GMBH redelivered to the Company the certificate for 3,375,000 shares, and our
suit against this company and others associated with it will be withdrawn. Based
on the return of these shares, on June 3, 2004, the Company reissued the
3,000,000 shares contributed to the Company's treasury by SSRIC.
PROPOSAL NO. 2
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.001 PER SHARE, FROM
27,000,000 TO 50,000,000
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a resolution
unanimously approving and recommending to the Company's stockholders for their
approval an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to provide for
an increase of the number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is
authorized to issue from 27,000,000 to 50,000,000.
The Board of Directors recommends the proposed increase in the
authorized number of shares of Common Stock to insure that a sufficient number
of authorized and unissued shares is available (i) for the 2006 Restricted Stock
Plan, pursuant to which 5,000,000 shares are reserved, availability of the full
number of shares so reserved being subject to approval of this amendment; (ii)
to raise additional capital for the operations of the Company; and (iii) to make
options and shares available to employees, future non-employee directors and
consultants of the Company as an incentive for services provided to the Company.
Such shares would be available for issuance by the Board of Directors of the
Company without further action by the stockholders, unless required by the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation or by the laws of the State of Nevada.
Neither the presently authorized shares of Common Stock nor the additional
shares of Common Stock that may be authorized pursuant to the proposed amendment
carry preemptive rights.
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As of March 31, 2006, we had 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock reserved
for issuance under our 2006 Restricted Stock Plan. Therefore, with 24,645,646
shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2006, we have
approximately 2,350,000 shares available for issuance upon grant of future
options or for other corporate purposes. Approval of this amendment will be
necessary for us to be able to issue options for the full number of shares
reserved under the 2006 Restricted Stock Plan. There are currently no set plans
or arrangements relating to the possible issuance of any additional shares of
Common Stock proposed to be authorized.
The additional shares of Common Stock, if issued, would have a dilutive
effect upon the percentage of equity of the Company owned by present
stockholders. The issuance of such additional shares of Common Stock might be
disadvantageous to current stockholders in that any additional issuances would
potentially reduce per share dividends, if any. Stockholders should consider,
however, that the possible impact upon dividends is likely to be minimal in view
of the fact that the Company has never paid dividends, has never adopted any
policy with respect to the payment of dividends and does not intend to pay any
cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, the issuance of such
additional shares of Common Stock, by reducing the percentage of equity of the
Company owned by present stockholders, would reduce such present stockholders'
ability to influence the election of directors or any other action taken by the
holders of Common Stock.
If Proposal No. 2 is approved by the Company's stockholders, the Board
of Directors expects to file a Certificate of Amendment to the Company's
Articles of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of Common
Stock as soon as practicable after the date of the Annual Meeting. The
Certificate of Amendment would amend and restate paragraph (a) of Article III of
the Company's Articles of Incorporation to read substantially as follows:
" Article III
(a) The corporation shall have authority to issue a total of
Fifty-Five Million (55,000,000) shares, of which Fifty Million
(50,000,000) shares shall be Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
(the "Common Stock"), and Five Million (5,000,000) shares shall be
Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Preferred Stock")."
The Company's authority to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred
Stock, par value $.001 per share, would remain unchanged by the proposed
amendment.
Annexed to this Proxy Statement and marked Exhibit A is the proposed
amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company.
The vote required for approval of the Proposal to amend the Articles of
Incorporation is the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION.
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DISSENTERS' OR APPRAISAL RIGHTS
Under Nevada law, our stockholders do not have any dissenters' or
appraisal rights with respect to the approval of the Certificate of Amendment.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Mason Russell West LLC, has served as the Company's independent
auditors since our 2004 fiscal year and has been appointed by the Board to
continue as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending July
31, 2006. Mason Russell West LLC has no interest, financial or otherwise, in the
Company. A representative of Mason Russell West LLC is not expected to be
present at the Annual Meeting.
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by our independent auditors for the last two
years were as follows:
Year ended January 31, 2004: $16,450
Year ended January 31, 2005: $21,000
Audit Related Fees
There were no fees billed for audit related services.
Tax fees
There were no fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice and tax
planning.
All other fees
There were no other fees billed by our independent auditors for the
fiscal years ended January 31, 2004 and 2005.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2007 ANNUAL MEETING
Proposals of stockholders intended to be presented at next year's
Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by Holly A. Roseberry, Chief
Executive Officer, Hybrid Technologies, Inc., 5001 East Bonanza Road, Suite
138-145, Las Vegas, NV 89110, on or before October 1, 2006.
APPENDIX - FORM 10-KSB
The Company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005,
containing all financial statements is attached to this proxy statement as an
Appendix.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION - INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The Company's reports on Form 10-QSB for its first fiscal quarter, the
three months ended October 31, 2005, and for its second fiscal quarter, the
three months ended January 31, 2006, as well as Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the
second quarter Form 10-QSB, are incorporated herein by reference.
AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN
THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND THE APPENDIX HERETO REFER TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
OF THE COMPANY THAT ARE NOT PRESENTED HEREIN OR DELIVERED HEREWITH. SUCH
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER, TO WHOM
THIS PROXY STATEMENT IS DELIVERED, UPON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHOUT CHARGE,
DIRECTED TO HOLLY A. ROSEBERRY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES,
INC., 5001 EAST BONANZA DRIVE, SUITE 138-145, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89110, TELEPHONE
NUMBER (818) 780-2403. IN ORDER TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS, SUCH
REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE BY MAY 20, 2006.
OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business which will
come before the Annual Meeting, but if any such matters are properly presented,
the proxies solicited hereby will be voted in accordance with the best judgment
of the persons holding the proxies. All shares represented by duly executed
proxies will be voted at the Annual Meeting.
It is important that the proxies be returned promptly and that your
shares be represented. Stockholders are urged to mark, date, execute and
promptly return the accompanying proxy card in the enclosed envelope.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ Holly A. Roseberry
Las Vegas, Nevada Holly A. Roseberry,
May 9, 2006 President and Chief Executive Officer
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FORM OF PROXY
PROXY FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5001 EAST BONANZA ROAD, SUITE 138-145, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89110
(818) 780-2403
SOLICITATION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby appoint(s) Holly A. Roseberry and Mehboob
Charania, or either of them, with full power of substitution, to vote at the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Hybrid Technologies, Inc., a Nevada
corporation (the "Company"), to be held on May 29, 2006, at 8:00 A.M., Pacific
Daylight Time, at the Best Western Port O'Call Hotel, 1935 McKnight Boulevard
NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6V4, or any adjournment thereof, all shares of the
common stock which the undersigned possess(es) and with the same effect as if
the undersigned was personally present, as follows:
PROPOSAL (1): ELECT DIRECTORS.
Holly A. Roseberry
Mehboob Charania
Brian Newman
Greg Navone
Shaffiq Kotadia
( ) For All Nominees Listed Above ( ) Withhold Authority to Vote
(except as marked to the contrary below) for All Nominees Listed Above
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(To withhold vote for any nominee or nominees, print the name(s)
above.)
PROPOSAL (2): APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
( ) For ( ) Against ( ) Abstain
PROPOSAL (3): TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
MEETING.
( ) In their discretion, the proxy-holders are ( ) Withhold Authority
authorized to vote upon such other business
as may properly come before the meeting or
any adjournment thereof.
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GIVEN, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR PROPOSALS 1 AND 2 AND IN THE DISCRETION OF
THE PROXIES NOMINATED HEREBY ON ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE
THE MEETING.
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names of two or more persons, then each should sign. Executors, administrators,
trustees, guardians, attorneys and corporate officers should include their
capacity or title.)
Please sign, date and promptly
return this Proxy in the enclosed
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EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FOR NEVADA PROFIT CORPORATIONS
(Pursuant to NRS 78.385 and 78.390 - After issuance of Stock)
1. Name of corporation: Hybrid Technologies, Inc.
2. The articles have been amended as follows: Paragraph (a) Article III of the
Articles of Incorporation of the corporation is deleted in its entirety and the
following is substituted therefor:
" Article III
(a) The corporation shall have authority to issue a total of
Fifty-Five Million (55,000,000) shares, of which Fifty Million
(50,000,000) shares shall be Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
(the "Common Stock"), and Five Million (5,000,000) shares shall be
Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Preferred Stock")."
3. The vote by which the stockholders holding shares in the corporation
entitling them to exercise at least a majority of the voting power, or such
greater proportion of the voting power as may be required in the case of a vote
by classes or series, or as may be required by the provisions of the articles of
incorporation have voted in favor of the amendment is: _________ shares voted in
favor of the amendment out of ________ shares outstanding and entitled to vote.
/s/ Holly Roseberry June _____, 2006
4. Officer Signature:
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Holly Roseberry, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Appendix- Form 10-KSB
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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[ ] Annual Report Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities
Exchange Act Of 1934
For the fiscal year ended
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[X] Transition Report Under Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange
Act Of 1934
For the transition period from February 1, 2005 to July 31, 2005
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-33391
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
NEVADA 88-0490890
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5001 East Bonanza Road, Suite 138-145
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(818) 780-2403
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Issuer's telephone number
Securities registered under
Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: NONE
Securities registered under
Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [__]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $-0-
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held
by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity
was sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of a
specified date within the past 60 days. (See definition of affiliate in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): $23,006,927 based on the closing price for our
shares of common stock of $5.40 on October 25, 2005.
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
equity, as of the latest practicable date. 18,993,243 shares of common stock as
at October 25, 2005.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X]
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PART I
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS
OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Annual Report contains historical information as well as
forward-looking statements. Statements looking forward in time are included in
this Annual Report pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future
periods to be materially different from any future performance suggested herein.
We wish to caution readers that in addition to the important factors described
elsewhere in this Form 10-KSB, the following forward looking statements, among
others, sometimes have affected, and in the future could affect, our actual
results and could cause our actual consolidated results during 2004, and beyond,
to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made
by or on our behalf.
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
Background
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Hybrid Technologies, Inc. ("we", "us", the "Company" or "Hybrid
Technologies") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada in April
2000. We are a development stage technology company. We are engaged in the
development and marketing of electric powered vehicles and products and, through
our majority-owned subsidiary Zingo Inc., in providing telecommunications
services through our VoIP system that utilizes the Internet.
We changed our name from Whistler Investments, Inc. to Hybrid
Technologies, Inc. on March 9, 2005. Since our incorporation, we have been
involved in the evaluation of various business opportunities including the
exploration of the Queen Mineral Property in British Columbia; the Azra Shopping
Center in Las Vegas, which we acquired on April 10, 2002, and disposed of on
January 1, 2003; a Vancouver based coffee franchise; producing oil and gas
properties in California; and a medical software product and services company.
To date, none of these business opportunities has resulted in our generation of
meaningful revenue.
Following the sale of the Azra shopping center near the end of our
fiscal year ended January 31, 2003, and our determination made in the first
quarter of our that fiscal year not to pursue acquisition of a medical software
company, we began to focus our efforts on the development and marketing of
electric powered vehicles and products.
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License Agreements with RV Systems. In order to begin to take the
necessary steps to begin to implement our new business strategy, on June 27,
2003, we entered into a licensing agreement with NuAge Electric, Inc. ("NuAge"),
whereby we agreed to acquire a license, subject to a 20% royalty interest
retained by NuAge, to all of NuAge's rights relating to the manufacture and sale
of two and three wheel electric vehicles using an electric power drive system
technology licensed by NuAge from Nu Pow'r, LLC. On October 21, 2003, the
original licensing agreement between Hybrid Technologies and NuAge was
terminated. On the same date, we entered into a new licensing and distribution
agreement with RV Systems, Inc. ("RV Systems")to acquire the worldwide rights
(with the exception of India for the two-and three-wheeled vehicle technology)
to sell, distribute and/or manufacture specified products utilizing the portable
power systems developed by RV System's affiliate, Lithium House, Inc. ("Lithium
House"). Our agreement with RV Systems included licensed technologies in three
separate product groups: (i) two- and three-wheeled vehicles to be manufactured
and sold in all countries except India; (ii) lawn and garden equipment to be
manufactured and sold in all countries; and (iii) Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
(NEV's) to be manufactured and sold in all countries. We also entered into an
agreement to retain the services of Mr. Chaz Haba, the founder of Lithium House,
to provide technical advice to Hybrid Technologies's Board of Directors. Under
the License Agreement, we paid license fees so that we acquired the rights to
utilize the lithium ion and lithium polymer battery packs, proprietary
controllers and propulsion systems developed by Lithium House in any two-wheel,
three-wheel and four-wheel vehicles (with the exception of India for the two-
and three-wheeled vehicle technology).
On July 2, 2005, we notified RV Systems that it was in material default
under the License Agreement. On October 25, 2005, we filed suit against Lithium
House, RV Systems, Chaz Haba and related parties, in the California Superior
Court, Los Angeles County, seeking recovery of amounts paid under the RV Systems
License Agreement for failure of performance by RV Systems, and for other
damages. See "ITEM 3-Legal Proceedings" below.
Recent Developments
Acquisition and Subsequent Disposition of Telecommunications Subsidiary. On
November 24, 2004 we formed WhistlerTel, Inc. under the laws of the State of
Nevada, and on December 3, 2004 we purchased (through this subsidiary) the
assets of Tradewinds Telecom LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tradewinds Telecom
was operated as WhistlerTel Inc through this wholly-owned subsidiary. The
strategic initial objective of our telecommunications operations is to develop a
superior multilevel platform that provides highly reliable and advanced
telecommunications services. We plan to focus our efforts in many parts of the
globe where the area is equipped broadband access for Internet services. The
VoIP system is developed to work via the Internet thus allowing those
destinations to have access to a highly advanced telephone system. The immediate
focus is Central and Latin America, Europe and developed countries in Asia.
WhistlerTel serviced customers in North America, Central America, Latin America
and Europe. On August 18, 2005, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization (the "Agreement"), with Javakingcoffee, Inc., a Nevada
corporation the name of which was changed to Zingo, Inc. on August 23, 2005
("Zingo"), pursuant to which, on August 19, 2005, we sold all of the outstanding
shares of Whistlertel to Zingo, valued at $5 million, and received in exchange
80,000,000 shares of Zingo's common stock, or 69.56% of Zingo's outstanding
common stock. Effective August 30, 2005, Holly A. Roseberry and Mehboob
Charania, who are our two directors, were appointed to constitute the new Board
of Directors of Zingo. On August 30, 2005, Zingo's Board of Directors appointed
Holly Roseberry as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mehboob Charania
as Treasurer and Secretary, of the Company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of July 31, 2005, we had cash on hand of $166,215. As of
July 31, 2005, our liabilities totaled $4,347,505 and primarily
consisted of a $3,000,000 loan payable to Sterling Capital, and notes payable in
the amount of $80,000 due to related parties. During the period since inception
on April 12, 2000 to July 31, 2005, we had incurred operating losses totaling
$20,428,808. On July 31, 2005, we had a working capital deficiency of $4,139,711
and a stockholders' deficit of $4,054,052.
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We had 18,993,243 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of
October 25, 2005. Our common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board. On
February 28, 2005, we effected a one-for-ten stock dividend, and on March 8,
2005, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a ten-for-one
reverse stock split, which was effective Wednesday, March 9, 2005. On June 17,
2005 and September 2, 2005, we effected one-for-twenty (5%) stock dividends.
General
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We are a development stage technology company. We are engaged in the
development and marketing of electric powered vehicles and products and, through
our majority-owned subsidiary Zingo Inc., in providing highly reliable and
advanced telecommunications services through our VoIP system that utilizes the
Internet.
Our telecommunications operations are held in Zingo Inc., a
publicly-traded company, in which we hold an approximate 69% equity interest.
Our Electric Battery Pack and Vehicle Technology
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With the termination of all licensing relationships with RV Systems and
Lithium House, we are developing the portable battery power pack technology and
effecting vehicle conversions from conventional power systems to electric power
systems in a facility we have leased in Mooresville, North Carolina. We plan,
once development is completed, to market our own brand of portable battery power
pack systems. We also plan to complete conversions of four-, three- and
two-wheel vehicles, and to further develop the resulting prototypes for limited
commercial production, beginning in 2006.
In our Mooresville, North Carolina, facility we have in the conversion
process Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mini Cooper, Chrysler Crossfire and Smart car. We
are replacing gasoline power systems with all new electric power systems,
including battery management systems. We have an additional PT Cruiser in
Phoenix, Arizona, on which we are installing solar cells. We are also converting
one large ATV, four small ATV's, electric bicycles and two different electric
scooter versions. We have 85 electric scooters in inventory that are partially
converted. We plan to commence conversions on three-wheeled vehicles, such as
small ATV's and vehicles for handicapped persons.
Our Mooresville facility consists of about 11,000 square feet of space.
At present, our equipment at the facility consists of a metal working lathe,
four metal welders, six work tables, grinders, a metal cutting machine, a car
lift and power supplies and chargers.
The Battery Packs We Would Use
The electric vehicle battery pack performs the same function as the
gasoline tank in a conventional vehicle: it stores the energy needed to operate
the vehicle.
We would not be in the business of building battery cells. We are
working with Eagle Pitcher/Kokam and other supplier of batteries and in
developing battery management systems. We have developed a system for
interconnection of small battery cells with each other. The system we have
developed with Eagle Pitcher/Kokam optimizes battery cell balancing in terms of
voltage output. In addition, our CAM bus system allows monitoring of multiple
interconnected batteries without separate wiring for each battery cell. Our
battery packs can be produced in a wide variety of sizes, capacities and
voltages as required by the particular product application.
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We use individual lithium polymer cells that have 4.2 volts DC and 100AH
each and are connected in such a manner (in parallel and series) to provide up
to 336 volts DC and 30 KW (thus a battery pack can contain up to 160 individual
cells) depending on the performance required. The battery pack may contain many
"packs" of the cells each in a ABS protection shell for protection against
abrasion and moisture and will have a separate thermal cut off circuit to
prevent over heating and control circuits that will monitor the voltage during
discharge and charging to ensure that the pack does not go below a minimum
voltage or above a maximum.
Electric Motors
We are using a variety of electric motors in our prototypes. We are not
reliant on any single manufacturer of electric motors. There are a large number
of domestic and foreign manufacturers of electric motors, and we anticipate no
difficulties in obtaining adequate quantities of the motors with the
specifications we require at reasonable commercial prices from a number of these
sources.
We believe that the most important characteristic of our technology is
that the lithium battery power source we intend to use is much more efficient
and powerful than other battery power sources. Vehicles utilizing this
technology have the ability to travel far greater distances, can recharge in
less time and also benefit from weight reduction, as compared with vehicles
using other battery powered systems. One of the major historic hurdles facing
electric vehicle manufacturers is that most power sources would not allow the
vehicle to travel over 100 miles before needing to be recharged. We believe that
we can produce electric powered vehicles with a travel range greater than 200
miles.
A significant difference between electric vehicles and gasoline-powered
vehicles is the number of moving parts. The electric vehicle motor has one
moving part, the shaft, whereas the gasoline-powered vehicle's motor has
numerous moving parts. Fewer moving parts in the electric vehicle leads to
another important difference: the electric vehicle requires less periodic
maintenance and is more reliable. The gasoline-powered vehicle requires a wide
range of maintenance, from frequent oil changes filter replacements, periodic
tune ups, and exhaust system repairs, to the less frequent component
replacement, such as the water pump, fuel pump, alternator, etc. The electric
vehicle's maintenance requirements are fewer, and therefore the maintenance
costs are lower. The electric motor's one moving part, the shaft, is very
reliable and requires little or no maintenance. The controller and charger are
electronic devices with no moving parts, and they require little or no
maintenance. Electric vehicle batteries are sealed and are maintenance free,
However, the life of these batteries is limited, and batteries will require
periodic replacement. New batteries are being developed that will not only
extend the range of electric vehicles, but will also extend the life of the
battery pack which may eliminate the need to replace the battery pack during the
life of the vehicle.
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Products Under Development
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We have products under development in the following categories.
We plan to purchase for conversion a golf cart, a type of neighborhood
electric vehicle (NEV). A NEV is a type of 4-wheeled vehicle, larger than a go
cart but smaller than most light-duty passenger vehicles. NEV's are usually
configured to carry two or four passengers with a pickup bed. NEV's are defined
by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as subject
to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS} No. 500. Per FMVSS 500, NEV's
have top speeds between 20 and 25 miles per hour and are defined as "Low Speed
Vehicles". FMVSS 500 requires that NEV's be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps,
turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rear view
mirrors, windshields, seat belts, and vehicle identification numbers. About 35
states have passed legislation or regulations allowing NEV's to be licensed and
driven on roads that are generally posted at 35 miles per hour or less. While
NEV's were initially used in gated communities, they have been increasingly used
by the general public for school transportation, shopping and general
neighborhood trips. In addition, they are used at military bases, national
parks, commercial airports and for local government activities.
We are also developing the "R car", with our Chrysler Crossfire
conversion. This car would carry four passengers and reach speeds of up to 90
miles per hour, with a range of approximately 200 miles. The R Car is subject to
Federal approvals in effect for passenger cars, including safety standards.
ATV's and Lawn and Garden Equipment
We are in the process of conversion of five ATV's. Conversion of ATV's
currently involves conversion of four small two-passenger ATV's and a four-wheel
drive, two-passenger ATV with a truck bed. We also developed what we view as a
next generation ATV with four-wheel independent suspension produced by a major
ATV manufacturer. This is planned to be the first "stealth" (or totally quiet)
ATV. This ATV was displayed at the Globe 2004 exposition in Vancouver, B.C.,
Canada.
We have not commenced active product development in the lawn and garden
equipment product category. We plan to approach major manufacturers of these
products with regard to joint product development.
Current Joint Venture Negotiations in Progress
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Upon completion of the revised two wheel conversion using Geely
Corporation frames, we will revist with Geely Corporation to proceed with
manufacturing.
U.S. Navy
On February 5, 2004 we announced the initiation of a lithium-ion
conversion project with the United States Navy. We have funded the initial 3kw
prototype for this project, and the prototype has been completed and delivered
to the Navy.
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Electric Cars
Ron Cerven, previously of California Cinema Vehicles is currently a
full time consultant for Hybrid. The Chrysler Crossfire - R-Car - is being
re-done to use our new technology and battery management systems.
Solar House
Our Lithium Solar House project is to provide a test bed for an
alternative source of power to the home -- not connected to the power grid. We
have plans approved by the City of Van Nuys and are currently renovating this
Solar House. The Solar House is immediately adjacent to Lithium House's facility
in Van Nuys, California, and is involved in the litigation with RV Systems,
etal. See "Item 3. Legal Proceedings".
California Highway Patrol
Hybrid Technologies funded a lithium-powered bike to honor officers
killed in the line of duty. This bike, produced by Big Bear Choppers, was
displayed throughout California during the first week of May 2005 at media
events honoring slain troopers, and will be kept in the CHP museum.
Other Initiatives
We believe that the keys to our success in the future will be to
aggressively pursue the most opportunistic markets and to concentrate our
resources on the market(s) that have the most return for the time and effort
expended. We have also initiated with the Mayor of Mexico City a project aimed
at converting pre-existing vehicles in Latin America to electric propulsion
units. Negotiations for the conversion of several vehicles are now underway. It
is anticipated that the first conversions will be taxi cabs located in Mexico
City. Mexico City has the world's worst air pollution, according to the United
Nations, due primarily to vehicle emissions. The zero-emission vehicle projects
are aimed at reducing harmful contaminants in the city's air, while providing
usable cost-efficient alternate energy sources in public transit vehicles. The
Mini Cooper being modified for the Mexico Embassy is scheduled to be delivered
by December 2005.
Our Telecommunications Operations
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We offer telecommunications services to business and residential
customers utilizing VoIP technology. The strategic initial objective of our
telecommunications operations is to develop a superior multilevel platform that
provides highly reliable and advanced telecommunications services. Our
telecommunications operations are conducted through our subsidiary, Zingo, Inc.,
of which we own approximately 69% of the outstanding common stock. We plan to
focus our efforts in many parts of the globe where the area is equipped
broadband access for Internet services. The VoIP system is developed to work via
the Internet thus allowing those destinations to have access to a highly
advanced telephone system. The immediate focus is Central and Latin America,
Europe and developed countries in Asia.
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We have approximately 700 customers. We are marketing our operations on
the Internet and through print advertising, using channels to reach out into the
international markets. Our success will depend on our ability to anticipate and
respond to various factors affecting the industry, including new technologies,
changes in customer preferences, regulatory changes, demographic trends,
economic conditions, and pricing strategies of competitors.
Our VoIP Technology
VoIP uses a standard Internet connection to place phone calls,
bypassing the telephone company network entirely. Major carriers like AT&T are
already setting up VoIP calling plans in several markets around the United
States, and the FCC is looking seriously at the potential ramifications of VoIP
service.
In contrast to circuit switching that has been used by telephone networks
for more than 100 years, data networks simply send and retrieve data as needed.
And, instead of routing the data over a dedicated line, the data packets flow
through a network along thousands of possible paths. This is called packet
switching, where the sending computer chops data into small packets, with an
address on each one telling the network devices where to send them, and sends
the packet to a nearby router, which sends the packet to another router that is
closer to the recipient computer, and so on. When the receiving computer finally
gets the packets (which may have all taken completely different paths to get
there), it uses instructions contained within the packets to reassemble the data
into its original state. Packet switching allows several telephone calls to
occupy the amount of space occupied by only one in a circuit-switched network.
Reliability issues with VoIP include:
o First of all, VoIP is dependent on wall power.
o Many home systems may be integrated into the phone line. Digital video
recorders, digital subscription TV services and home security systems
all use a standard phone line to operate. There is currently no way to
integrate these products with VoIP.
o For emergency 911 calls there is no way to associate a geographic
location with an IP address. There is no way to know which call center
to route the emergency call to and which EMS should respond.
o Because VoIP uses an Internet connection, it is susceptible to all the
problems normally associated with home broadband services. These
factors will affect call quality:
|X| Latency
|X| Jitter
|X| Packet loss
Phone conversations can become distorted, garbled or lost because of
transmission errors. VoIP is susceptible to worms, viruses and hacking.
o All phone calls are subject to the limitations of normal computer
issues.
We sell an analog telephone adaptor (ATA) that allows the user to connect a
standard phone to his Internet connection for use with VoIP. The ATA is an
analog-to-digital converter. It takes the analog signal from a traditional phone
and converts it into digital data for transmission over the Internet.
We also sell IP Phones. These specialized phones look just like normal
phones with a handset, cradle and buttons but instead of having the standard
phone connectors, IP phones have an Ethernet connector. IP phones connect
directly to a router and have all the hardware and software necessary to handle
the IP call.
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When a call is placed using VoIP, a request is sent to the soft switch
asking which endpoint is associated with the dialed phone number and what that
endpoint's current IP address is. Once the IP address is found, an exchange of
data between the two endpoints can take place. We use the SIP (Session
Initiation) protocol, developed specifically for VoIP applications, for this
communication.
We offer monthly rate plans structured like cell phone plans for $14.95 per
month for home use. On the business end, we offer unlimited plans for $49.95.
Our VoIP plans include:
o Caller ID
o Call waiting
o Call transfer
o Repeat dial
o Return call
o Three-way calling
There are also advanced call-filtering options available. These features use
caller ID information to allow the user make a choice about how calls from a
particular number are handled. The user can:
o Forward the call to a particular number
o Send the call directly to voicemail
o Give the caller a busy signal
With our VoIP service, the user can specify a stutter dial tone and can also
check voicemail via the Web or have .WAV file messages attached to an e-mail
sent to his computer or handheld.
Regulatory Matters
Internet-related regulatory policies are continuing to develop. For
example, the FCC could subject certain services offered by ISPs to regulation as
telecommunications services. Among other things, the FCC could decide to
regulate voice services provided over the Internet, such as VoIP, as
"telecommunications" or a "telecommunications service" even though Internet
access itself might not be regulated. Such a decision could result in our being
subject to universal service fees, access fees and other fees imposed on
regulated telecommunications providers as well as heightened costs of regulatory
compliance. We could be adversely affected by any regulatory change that would
result in the imposition of access charges on ISPs because this would
substantially increase the cost of using the Internet.
State public utility commissions generally have declined to regulate
enhanced or information services. However, some state commissions continue to
review potential regulation of these services. There can be no assurance that
state regulatory authorities will not seek to regulate aspects of these
activities as telecommunications services.
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Internet Taxation
The Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act, which was passed by Congress in
November 2004 and signed into law in December 2004, renewed and extended until
November 2007 a moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple,
discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. This moratorium had previously
expired in November 2003. As with the preceding Internet Tax Freedom Act,
"grandfathered" states which taxed Internet access prior to October 1998 may
continue to do so. Certain states have enacted various taxes on Internet access
and/or electronic commerce, and selected states' taxes are being contested on a
variety of bases. However, state tax laws may not be successfully contested, and
future state and federal laws imposing taxes or other regulations on Internet
access and electronic commerce may arise, any of which could increase the cost
of providing Internet services and could materially adversely affect our
business.
Competition
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The discussion below identifies some of our principal competitors in
the electric vehicle and bicycle areas.
The Reva Electric Car Company, based in Bangalore, India, was
incorporated in 1995 as a joint venture between the Bangalore based Maini Group
and AEVT Inc of Irvindale, California, to manufacture electric vehicles for city
mobility. This company produces a two-door sedan seating two adults in the front
and two children at the back.
ZAP World, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, is a principal
competitor in electric cars, electric bicycles, electric scooters, seascooters,
and other electric products. ZAP World has developed a two wheel motorbike
similar to the product we are developing.
Powabyke, headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, offers a wide range of
electric bikes in the UK and worldwide.
EV Global is also a competitor in the electric vehicle arena.
Our telecommunications services also face substantial competition from
other companies which provide VoIP services, most of which have significantly
greater financial resources than we do. VoIP services are available from a wide
range of companies including cable companies, long-distance companies, national
VoIP providers and regional service providers.
Employees
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As of the date of this report, we have two employees, our President and
CEO, Holly Roseberry, and her assistant. We employ six consultants.
Research and Development Expenditures
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We incurred research and development expenditures of $182,088 in the
six-month period ended July 31, 2005, of $66,822 in our fiscal year ended
January 31, 2005, and of $20,268 in our fiscal year ended January 31, 2004.
Patents and Trademarks
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The Company does not own, either legally or beneficially, any patents
or trademarks.
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Risk Factors
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You should be particularly aware of the inherent risks associated with
our business plan. These risks include but are not limited to:
General
WE ARE A DEVELOPMENT STAGE BUSINESS
We have had no revenues from joint ventures or sales of our products,
nor have we signed any definitive joint venture agreements to commercialize any
of our products. As of July 31, 2005, we had cash on hand of $166,215. As of
July 31, 2005, our liabilities totaled $4,347,505 and primarily consisted of a
loan payable in the amount of $3,000,000 and notes payable to related parties in
the amount of $80,000. During the period since our inception on April 12, 2000
to July 31, 2005, we have incurred operating losses totaling $20,428,808. On
July 31, 2005, we had a working capital deficiency of $4,139,711 and a
stockholders' deficit of $4,054,052. We expect that we will continue to incur
operating losses in the future. Failure to achieve or maintain profitability may
materially and adversely affect the future value of our common stock.
IF WE DO NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCING, OUR BUSINESS WILL FAIL
Our current operating funds are less than necessary for
commercialization of our products, and therefore we will need to obtain
additional financing in order to complete our business plan. We do not currently
have any arrangements for financing and we may not be able to find such
financing if required. Market factors may make the timing, amount, terms or
conditions of additional financing unavailable to us.
WE HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A GOING CONCERN OPINION FROM OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS, WHICH MEANS THAT WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS UNLESS WE
OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Our independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their
audit opinions, issued in connection with our financial statements, which states
that our ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain.
Electric Vehicles
WE ARE SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE RISKS OF A NEW BUSINESS
Because we have only recently commenced business operations, we face a
high risk of business failure. We have not earned any revenues as of the date of
this report. Potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally
encountered by new companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises.
The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses,
difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the
commercialization of our products. These potential problems include, but are not
limited to, unanticipated problems relating to product development, problems
arranging and negotiating arrangements with joint venture partners, and
additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates. We have no
history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that our business
will prove successful, and investors should be aware that there is a substantial
risk that we would not generate any operating revenues or ever achieve
profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our
business will most likely fail.
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Because we have only recently commenced business operations, we expect
to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future
OUR MANAGEMENT HAS LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN PRODUCTS UTILIZING ELECTRIC BATTERY
POWER AND WITH NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH PRODUCTS
Our management has only limited experience in negotiating licenses
or joint ventures for and commercializing the types of products that we are
developing. As a result of this inexperience, there is a higher risk of our
being unable to complete our business plan to negotiate profitable licenses or
joint ventures for our lithium ion battery powered products.
Because of the intense competition for our planned products, there is
substantial risk that we will not successfully commercialize these products.
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH RV SYSTEMS, LITHIUM HOUSE, CHAZ HABA, GENA
HABA AND WITH A FORMER EMPLOYER OF CHAZ HABA
We have sued RV Systems, Chaz Haba and other related parties and have
terminated the license agreement that was in effect with RV Systems. We are
currently in litigation, with Michael McDermott, as a stockholder of Planet
Electric, Inc. and purportedly on behalf of Planet Electric in the Los Angeles
Superior Court. Charles Haba was one of the founders of Planet Electric and is
the plaintiff in this case along with Lithium House and other entities. If the
relief requested by the plaintiffs in the cross complaint of the defendants in
this suit were granted, we could be liable for damages as requested by
defendants for conversion of Planet Electric assets and conspiracy to convert
such assets. See "ITEM 3-Legal Proceedings" for descriptions of these cases.
OUR PRODUCTS WILL BE HIGHLY REGULATED
Our products in development, particularly the NEV's, are highly
regulated. There is a possibility that the regulatory review and compliance
process could consume significant time and resources and adversely affect the
timing of our bringing products to market, as well as the profitability of such
products once regulatory approvals are obtained.
OUR ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL RISKS
The electric battery powered product market is extremely competitive
and risky. We are competing against numerous competitors with substantially
greater financial resources than us, and due to the difficulties of entry into
these markets, we may be unsuccessful and not be able to complete our business
plan.
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Telecommunications
WE MAY NOT SUCCESSFULLY ENHANCE EXISTING OR DEVELOP NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN
A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER TO MEET CUSTOMER DEMAND IN THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING MARKET
FOR INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
The market for Internet and telecommunications services is characterized by
rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, changes in customer
needs and frequent new service and product introductions. We are currently
focused on developing and evaluating technologies and applications associated
with VoIP services. Our future success will depend, in part, on our ability to
use leading technologies effectively, to continue to develop our technical
expertise, to enhance our existing services and to develop new services that
meet changing customer needs on a timely and cost-effective basis. We may not be
able to adapt quickly enough to changing technology, customer requirements and
industry standards. If we fail to use new technologies effectively, to develop
our technical expertise and new services or to enhance existing services on a
timely basis, either internally or through arrangements with third parties, our
product and service offerings may fail to meet customer needs which would
adversely affect our revenues.
OUR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE OFFERINGS MAY FAIL TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH
EXISTING AND NEW COMPETITORS.
We operate in the Internet services market, which is extremely competitive.
Current and prospective competitors include many large companies that have
substantially greater market presence, financial, technical, marketing and other
resources than we have. Competition is likely to continue increasing,
particularly as large diversified telecommunications companies continue to
provide VoIP services.
Because we operate in a highly competitive environment, the number of
subscribers we are able to add may decline, the cost of acquiring new customers
through our own sales and marketing efforts may increase, and/or the number of
customers who discontinue the use of our service (churn) may increase.
SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR IMPEDIMENTS COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS.
Harmful software programs. The networks of our third-party providers are
vulnerable to damaging software programs, such as computer viruses and worms.
Certain of these programs have disabled the ability of computers to access the
Internet, requiring users to obtain technical support in order to gain access to
the Internet. Other programs have had the potential to damage or delete computer
programs. The development and widespread dissemination of harmful programs has
the potential to seriously disrupt Internet usage. If Internet usage is
significantly disrupted for an extended period of time, or if the prevalence of
these programs results in decreased residential Internet usage, our business
could be materially and adversely impacted.
Security breaches. We depend on the security of our third-party
telecommunications service providers. Unauthorized or inappropriate access to,
or use of, these networks could potentially jeopardize the security of
confidential information of our customers and of third parties. so in the
future. Users or third parties may assert claims of liability against us as a
result of any failure by us to prevent these activities. Although we use
security measures, there can be no assurance that the measures we take will be
successfully implemented or will be effective in preventing these activities.
Further, the security measures of our third-party network providers may be
inadequate. These activities may subject us to legal claims, may adversely
impact our reputation, and may interfere with our ability to provide our
services, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial position and results of operations.
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Natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Our operations and services
depend on the extent to which our computer equipment and the computer equipment
of our third-party network providers are protected against damage from fire,
flood, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins, acts of
war or terrorism and similar events. Interruptions in our services could have a
material adverse effect on our ability to provide VoIP services to our customers
and, in turn, on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Network infrastructure. We may experience increases in our
telecommunications usage that exceed our available telecommunications capacity.
As a result, users may be unable to register or log on to use our services, may
experience a general slow-down in their Internet connection or may be
disconnected from their sessions. Inaccessibility, interruptions or other
limitations on the ability of customers to access our services due to excessive
user demand, or any failure of our network to handle user traffic, could have a
material adverse effect on our reputation.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS COULD FORCE US TO CHANGE OUR BUSINESS PRACTICES.
Changes in the regulatory environment regarding the Internet could cause
our revenues to decrease and/or our costs to increase. The FCC, however, is
examining voice services (such as VoIP). As a result, we could become subject to
FCC and state regulation. The tax treatment of activities on or relating to the
Internet is currently unsettled. A number of proposals have been made at the
federal, state and local levels and by foreign governments that could impose
taxes on the online sale of goods and services and other Internet activities.
Future federal and state laws imposing taxes on the provision of goods and
services over the Internet could make it substantially more expensive to operate
our business.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
Our mailing address is 5001 East Bonanza Road, Suite 138-145, Las Vegas, Nevada,
89110, for which we pay $10 per month, on a month to month basis.
We also have an office at 7126 Sophia Ave, Van Nuys CA, for which we pay as rent
the monthly mortgage payment of $2009.58 to the owner of the property,
Sophiahouse Inc. This property is a subject of the legal proceeding described
below with RV Systems, etal. See "ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings."
We leased, commencing October 5, 2005, a 11,000 square foot facility at 182B
Raceway Dr, in Mooresville, North Carolina. The lease is for a period of six
months at a monthly rental of $5,000.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Other than as described below, we are not a party to any material legal
proceedings and to our knowledge, no such proceedings are threatened or
contemplated. At this time we have no bankruptcy, receivership or similar
proceedings pending.
Litigation against Lithium House, RV Systems, Chaz Haba and Related Parties
On July 2, 2005, we notified RV Systems that it was in material default under
the License Agreement. On October 25, 2005, we filed suit against Lithium House,
RV Systems, Chaz Haba and related parties, in the California Superior Court, Los
Angeles County, seeking recovery of amounts paid under the RV Systems License
Agreement for failure of performance by RV Systems, and for other damages. Our
complaint is based breach of contract and breach of the obligation of good faith
and fair dealing by the defendants, money had and received, fraud and negligent
misrepresentation. We are seeking rescission of the License Agreement between
Hybrid Technologies and RV Systems, Inc., recovery of amounts paid to RV
Systems, Inc. under the License Agreement, approximately $3,100,000, exemplary
damages under Section 3294 of the California Civil Code, as well as other
consequential damages and injunctive relief, and a writ of attachment entitling
Hybrid Technologies to immediate possession of certain prototype vehicles and
inventory, including the solar house adjacent to Lithium House's offices.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Inquiry
On July 30, 2004, we received a request for voluntary production of
documents and information pursuant to a Securities and Exchange Commission
informal inquiry. The documents requested include those related to our stock
issuances, its major corporate transactions, including the Azra shopping center,
the Queens mineral property and the licensing agreements with RV Systems, and to
its agreements with consultants and related parties, as well as those relating
to potential joint venture partners and customers. We fully cooperated with the
Commission in response to its request for information and have received no
further requests.
Planet Electric, Inc. Stockholder Litigation
On October 17, 2003, we were served with a complaint filed on
October 15, 2003, by Michael McDermott, as a stockholder of Planet Electric,
Inc. and purportedly on behalf of Planet Electric in the United States District
Court for the Central District of California. Charles (Chaz) Haba was one of the
founders of Planet Electric, and was associated with that company from until
early 2002. The complaint lists Charles Haba, other individuals, Lithium House,
Inc., Nupow'r LLC, Nu Age Electric, Inc., Dynamic Concepts aka NPDI, and
Whistler Investments, Inc. (now Hybrid Technologies) as defendants. The
complaint sought an injunction prohibiting certain defendants from continuing
their business relationship and transfer of alleged Planet Electric trade
secrets or processes and also seeks damages for: patent infringement against
Charles Haba, companies that Mr. Haba has been associated with since his
involvement with Planet Electric, and us; breach of fiduciary duty against Mr.
Haba; breach of confidential relationship against Mr. Haba; conversion against
Mr. Haba and certain other individual defendants; various business torts against
Mr. Haba, Lithium House, NuPow'r and Nu Age; trade secret misappropriation
against all defendants.
On June 29, 2004, the parties stipulated to dismiss this case.
Charles Haba v. Planet Electric, Inc.
In this action, Charles Haba, is suing for breach of his employment
agreement and breach of a note against his former employer, Planet Electric,
Inc. in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Planet Electric, Inc. has filed a
cross-complaint against same defendants, including Hybrid Technologies, Inc.,
and the same causes of action as the above-mentioned shareholder derivative
suit. The cross-complaint adds claims for conversion and conspiracy to convert
assets of Planet Electric, Inc. against Whistler Investments, Inc. The
cross-defendants, including Hybrid Technologies, Inc. intend to move for
dismissal of the cross complaint.
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Depository Trust Company Suit
On November 23, 2004, the Company filed a Complaint in the Eighth
Judicial District Court, County of Clark, State of Nevada, sitting in Las Vegas,
Nevada, styled "Whistler Investments, Inc., et al. v. The Depository Trust and
Clearing Corporation, et al.", Case No. A495703. The defendants include The
Depository Trust Company and the National Securities Clearing Corporation. The
action alleges 22 state law claims, including intentional and negligent
misrepresentation, fraud, racketeering, negligence, conversion, interference
with contractual relations and prospective economic advantages and conspiracy.
Although the action has been filed, service has not yet been effected on
defendants, and no answer or other pleading has been filed by defendants.
Stones Choppers
On October 12, 2005, the Company filed a Complaint in the Los Angeles County
Superior Court against Tony Stones, individually and doing business as Stones
Choppers. The action seeks rescission of an agreement between The Company and
defendants for the design/build of a prototype motorcycle. The Company seeks the
return of its $25,000 deposit payment. None of the Defendants has filed a
responsive pleading.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No matters were submitted to our security holders for a vote during the fourth
quarter of our fiscal year ending July 31, 2005.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.
Our shares of common stock trade and have traded on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board
since March 4, 2002. The OTC Bulletin Board is a network of security dealers who
buy and sell stock. A computer network that provides information on current
"bids" and "asks", as well as volume information, connects the dealers. The
following table sets forth the high and low closing prices of our common shares
traded on the OTC Bulletin Board:
Period High Low
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March 4, 2002 to April 30, 2002 no trades
May 1, 2002 to July 31, 2002 $1.07 $0.20
August 1, 2002 to October 31, 2002 $1.01 $0.08
November 1, 2002 to January 31, 2003 $0.14 $0.08
February 1, 2003 to April 30, 2003 $0.30 $0.08
May 1, 2003 to July 10, 2003 $0.29 $0.08
July 11, 2003 to July 31, 2003* $4.00 $1.29
August 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003 $7.00 $3.65
November 1, 2003 to January 31, 2004 $8.50 $3.65
February 1, 2004 to March 9, 2004 $12.35 $7.90
March 10, 2004 to April 30, 2004** $7.39 $3.45
May 1, 2004 to July 31, 2004 $17.15 $6.18
August 1, 2004 to October 31, 2004 $9.85 $5.15
November 1, 2004 to November 18, 2004 $11.55 $9.21
November 19, 2004 to January 31, 2004*** $13.45 $8.18
February 1, 2005 to February 28, 2005 $9.55 $8.64
March 1, 2005 to March 8, 2005**** $9.00 $6.50
March 9, 2005 to April 30, 2005***** $7.66 $3.85
May 1, 2005 to June 16, 2005 $7.81 $5.24
June 17, 2005 to July 31, 2005****** $8.08 $7.06
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* Following ten-for-one reverse split effective July 11, 2003
** Following three-for-one forward split effective March 10, 2004
*** Following three-for-one forward split effective November 19, 2004
**** Following the one-for-ten stock dividend effective February 28, 2005
***** Following the one-for-ten reverse split effective March 9, 2005
******Following the one-for-twenty stock dividend effective June 17, 2005
The above quotations are taken from information provided by Canada Stockwatch
and reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission
and may not represent actual transactions.
Holders of Common Stock
As of July 31, 2005, we had 63 holders of record of our common stock.
Dividends
Our current policy is to retain any earnings in order to finance the expansion
of our operations. Our board of directors will determine future declaration and
payment of dividends, if any, in light of the then-current conditions they deem
relevant and in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes. At the stockholders
meeting held on March 7, 2005, quarterly stock dividends at the rate of 20%
annually or 5% per quarter were approved.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
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Date Title and Amount Purchasers Principal Total Offering Price/
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Underwriter Underwriting Discounts
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April 15, 2002 40,000,000 shares of Common Salim S. Rana NA $.01 per share/NA
Stock issued to the vendor of Investments Corp.
the Azra Shopping Center.*
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8/12/03 1,125,000 shares of Common International NA NA
Stock issued in escrow in Business
connection with proposed Consultants GMBH
financing transaction (shares
were subsequently returned to
the Company's treasury)
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12/09/03 1,250 shares of Common Stock** Consultant (Christopher NA $1.12 per share/NA
Gilcher)
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12/09/03 1,250 shares of Common Stock** Consultant (Seth NA $1.12 per share/NA
Farber)
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1/14/04 2,500 shares of Common Stock*** Consultant (Pilot Capital) NA $2.17 per share/NA
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3/16/04 141,177 shares of Common Stock Private Investor**** NA $____ per share/NA
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2/10/05 90,000,000 shares of Common Stock Sterling Capital, Inc. NA $2.17 per share/NA
issued to a Trustee to secure
the Company's obligations to
Sterling Capital, Inc. under
Loan Agreement dated February
20, 2004
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7/12/05 4,000 shares of Common Stock Private Investor**** NA $5.00 per share/NA
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*These shares were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act to a
limited number of indivicuals and are restricted shares as defined in the
Securities Act. With regard to the shares issued to Salim S. Rana Investments
Corp. ("SSRIC"), the vendor of the Azra Shopping Center, SSRIC is owned by one
individual, Salim R. Rana, an accredited investor, and that therefore the
transaction was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, under section 4(2) thereof, as a transaction not involving any public
offering.
**The shares issued on December 12, 2003 and January 14, 2004 were issued to
individual consultants for consulting services related to research on the
Company's potential business in the lithium power area and potential alliance
partners. The exchange value of their services for the shares issued for such
services was determined by reference to the market price of Hybrid Technologies
common stock. The transactions are viewed as exempt from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, under section 4(2) thereof, as a transaction
not involving any public offering.
***The exchange value of the shares issued to Pilot Capital for business
development consulting services was determined by negotiations between Pilot
Capital and Hybrid Technologies. This transaction is viewed as exempt from
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, under section 4(2)
thereof, as a transaction not involving any public offering.
****Exempt under Rule 506 under the Securities Act.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth as of July 31, 2005 information with
respect to our common stock issued and available to be issued under outstanding
options, warrants and rights.
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(a) (b) (c)
Plan category Number of securities to be Weighted-average exercise Number of securities
issued upon exercise of price of outstanding remaining available for
outstanding options, options, warrants and future issuance under
warrants and rights rights equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
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Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders
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Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders 26,500 $6.40 1,464,000
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Total 26,500 $6.40 1,464,000
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2003 and 2005 Restricted Stock Plans
On July 17, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 2003
Restricted Stock Plan (the "Plan"), pursuant to which 1,800,000 shares of common
stock (split- adjusted) were reserved for issuance to eligible participants
under the Plan. All shares have been issued under this plan, the provisions of
which were similar to those of the 2005 Restricted Stock Plan described below.
On April 21, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 2005
Restricted Stock Plan (the "Plan"), pursuant to which 2,000,000 shares of common
stock were reserved for issuance to eligible participants under the Plan. Such
eligible participants include any person who is an employee of or consultant or
advisor to Hybrid Technologies and who provides bona fide services for Hybrid
Technologies, where the services are not in connection with the offer or sale of
securities in a capital raising transaction and where the services do not
directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for Hybrid Technologies'
common stock. In no case may an award be made under the Plan where the common
stock granted in the award is not eligible for registration pursuant to Form S-8
(or any successor form promulgated for the same general purposes by the
Securities and Exchange Commission) under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company. Subject to
the express limitations of the Plan, the Board has authority in its discretion
to determine the eligible persons to whom, and the time or times at which,
restricted stock awards may be granted, the number of shares subject to each
award, the time or times at which an award will become vested, the performance
criteria, business or performance goals or other conditions of an award, and all
other terms of the award. The Board also has discretionary authority to
interpret the Plan, to make all factual determinations under the Plan, and to
make all other determinations necessary or advisable for Plan administration.
The Board may prescribe, amend, and rescind rules and regulations relating to
the Plan. All interpretations, determinations, and actions by the Board are
final, conclusive, and binding upon all parties.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. We use words such as anticipate, believe, plan, expect, future,
intend and similar expressions to identify such forward-looking statements. You
should not place too much reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our
actual results are likely to differ materially from those anticipated in these
forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks faced by us
described in this section.
Results Of Operations for the Year Ended July 31, 2005
We incurred a net loss of $2,918,739 the six months ended July 31, 2005, and of
$12,586,255 for the year ended January 31, 2005, including $7,071,467 in stock
based compensation in the year ended January 31, 2005, relating to our grant of
stock options to consultants during the year, and in the six months ended July
31, 2005, license fee and permit expense of $192,755, management and consulting
fees of $538,397, general and administrative costs of $631,543, professional
fees of $1,076,599, and interest expense of $325,159. The stock based
compensation of $7,071,467 is based on granting of 855,000 options (adjusted for
two 3:1 forward splits effective March 10, 2004 and November 19, 2004, and the
one-for-ten reverse stock split effective March 9, 2005) with an exercise price
of $.83 (split adjusted).
Our net loss for the six-month period ended July 31, 2005 decreased
substantially from the comparative period in fiscal 2004 (from $10,690,517 in
2004 to $2,918,739 in 2005). This was primarily due to the previously mentioned
stock based compensation in 2004 recorded at $7,071,467; 2004 license and permit
fee expense of $1,710,000, compared with $192,755 in 2005; and management and
consulting fees of $962,329 in 2004 as compared with 538,397 in 2005.
Professional fees were higher in the six-month period ended July 31, 2005,
totaling $1,076,599 as compared with an expense of $121,915 in this category in
the comparable period in 2004. We also incurred increased interest expense in
the six months ended July 31, 2004 of $325,159 related to the Sterling Capital
$3,000,000 loan and on amounts owing on overdue notes payable to related
parties, as compared with $60,084 in the comparable period in 2004.
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PLAN OF OPERATION
During the period since inception on April 12, 2000 to July 31, 2005, we have
incurred operating losses aggregating $20,428,808. At July 31, 2005, we had a
working capital deficiency of $4,139,711 and a stockholders' deficit of
$4,054,052.
The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the
continued financial support from our shareholders, our ability to obtain
necessary equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of
profitable operations. Our auditors have expressed substantial doubt concerning
our ability to continue as a going concern.
As of July 31, 2005, we had cash on hand of $166,215. Our liabilities at the
same date totaled $4,347,505. We do not have sufficient cash on hand to complete
commercialization of our planned products.
Electric Vehicles
We have terminated the License Agreement with RV Systems, and on October 25,
2005, we filed suit for rescission of the License Agreement and damages against
Lithium House and RV Systems and related parties. See "Item 3-Legal
Proceedings".
We are now converting vehicles in our own leased facility in Mooresville, North
Carolina.
Commercial Initiatives
We have commercial initiatives in China with Geely Corporation. The proposed
joint venture agreement with Geely has been drafted. The party to the agreement
for Hybrid Technologies would be a Chinese company owned by a Hybrid
Technologies Hong Kong subsidiary. The Chinese company is in the process of
being formed. We have completed two prototypes, the E-Cobra and the Jin Bike. We
have also delivered a prototype to the U.S. Navy. We are constructing a lithium
power solar house in Van Nuys, California. (This facility is part of the
litigation we initiated against RV Systems and related parties--see "Item 3.
Legal Proceedings".) For a discussion of our commercial initiatives, please
refer to "Current Joint Venture Negotiations in Progress" above under "Item 1.
Description of Business".
Telecommunications Services
We offer telecommunications services to business and residential
customers utilizing VoIP technology. The strategic initial objective of our
telecommunications operations is to develop a superior multilevel platform that
provides highly reliable and advanced telecommunications services. Our
telecommunications operations are conducted through our subsidiary, Zingo, Inc.,
of which we own approximately 69% of the outstanding common stock. We plan to
focus our efforts in many parts of the globe where the area is equipped
broadband access for Internet services. The VoIP system is developed to work via
the Internet thus allowing those destinations to have access to a highly
advanced telephone system. The immediate focus is Central and Latin America,
Europe and developed countries in Asia.
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5.2 Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since our incorporation, we have financed our operations almost exclusively
through the sale of our common shares to investors and borrowings. We expect to
finance operations through the sale of equity in the foreseeable future as we
receive minimal revenue from our current business operations. There is no
guarantee that we will be successful in arranging financing on acceptable terms.
On February 24, 2004, we announced receipt of $1 million dollars of a $3 million
dollar non-recourse loan to be collateralized by stock. On April 14, 2004, we
drew down an additional $1,000,000 on this loan, and on April 22, 2004, we drew
down the final $1,000,000 of the loan. The lender is Sterling Capital, Inc., and
the loan is collateralized by 9,000,000 shares of restricted common stock (split
adjusted). We have issued 9,000,000 shares of common stock to Sterling Capital
in escrow as collateral.
We have raised equity capital through issuances of common stock and
debt. During the six months ended July 31, 2005, we received proceeds of
$589,500 from the exercise of stock options and $200,000 from the issuance of
common stock.
At July 31, 2005, we had $166,215 cash on hand. Our ability to raise
additional capital is affected by trends and uncertainties beyond our control.
Our current operating funds are less than necessary for
commercialization of our planned products, and therefore we will need to obtain
additional financing in order to complete our business plan. We anticipate that
up to $2,000,000 of additional working capital will be required over the next 12
months for market introduction of these products through joint venture partners
or otherwise. We do not have sufficient cash on hand to meet these anticipated
obligations.
We do not currently have any arrangements for financing and we may not
be able to find such financing if required. Obtaining additional financing would
be subject to a number of factors, including investor sentiment. Market factors
may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing
unavailable to us.
Our auditors are of the opinion that our continuation as a going
concern is in doubt. Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon
continued financial support from our shareholders and other related parties.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 31, 2005
24
Hybrid Technologies, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Index to Financial Statements
Report of Independent Auditors 26
Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2005, July 31, 2004 (Unaudited),
and January 31, 2005 27
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six month periods
ended July 31, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited), for the years ended
January 31, 2005 and January 31, 2004, and for the period from
Inception through July 31, 2005 28
Consolidated Statement of stockholders' (deficit) for the
period from February 1, 2003 to July 31, 2005 29
Consolidated Statements of cash flows for the six months ended
July 31, 2005 and July 31, 2004 (Unaudited), and for the years
ended January 31, 2005 and January 31, 2004 and for the period
from Inception through July 31, 2005 30
Notes to the financial statements 31
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Hybrid Technologies, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hybrid
Technologies, Inc. as of July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the periods ended July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005 and from April 12, 2000
(Inception) through July 31, 2005. 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 the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material 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 consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. as of July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005, and the
results of consolidated operations and cash flows for the periods ended July 31,
2005 and January 31, 2005, and from April 12, 2000 (Inception) through July 31,
2005 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the consolidated
financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $21,665,102 from April
12, 2000 (Inception) through July 31, 2005. At July 31, 2005, current
liabilities exceeded current assets by $4,139,711 and total liabilities exceeded
total assets by $4,051,675. These factors, and others discussed in Note 2, raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to
the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company
cannot continue in existence.
/s/ Mason Russell West, LLC
Littleton, CO
October 21, 2005
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A Development Stage Company
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
July 31, July 31, January 31,
ASSETS 2005 2004 2005
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Current assets:
Cash $ 166,215 $ 611,449 $ 103,718
Accounts receivable 9,392 -- 5,696
Inventories 21,892 -- 18,903
Other current assets 10,295 14,000 11,137
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 207,794 625,449 139,454
Property and equipment, net 44,151 1,175 27,596
Other assets 43,885 180,000 153,671
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 295,830 $ 806,624 $ 320,721
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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Current liabilities:
Note payable - related party $ 80,000 $ -- $ 80,000
Current portion of long-term debt 3,000,000 -- --
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,267,505 187,404 503,181
Advances from related parties -- 732,670 1,585,767
------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,347,505 920,074 2,088,948
Long-term debt -- 3,000,000 3,000,000
Commitments and contingencies -- -- --
Minority interest 2,377 -- 2,480
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued -- -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, 270,000,000 authorized
7,683,515 issued and outstanding at July 31, 2005
6,804,133 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2005 7,684 1,980 6,804
Additional paid in capital 17,603,366 13,735,195 13,888,852
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (21,665,102) (16,850,625) (18,746,363)
------------ ------------ ------------
(4,054,052) (3,113,450) (4,850,707)
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 295,830 $ 806,624 $ 240,721
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
unaudited Year ended Inception
Six months Six months --------------------------- through
ended ended January 31, January 31, July 31,
July 31, 2005 July 31, 2004 2005 2004 2005
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative $ 631,543 $ 722,139 $ 1,609,373 $ 116,239 2,411,975
Management and consulting fees 538,397 962,329 1,339,114 178,996 2,070,507
License and permits 192,755 1,710,000 2,070,853 443,400 2,707,008
Other professional fees 1,076,599 121,915 266,005 87,635 1,504,673
Research and development 182,088 60,642 66,822 20,268 269,178
Stock- based compensation -- 7,071,467 7,071,467 4,394,000 11,465,467
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(loss from operations) (2,621,382) (10,648,492) (12,423,634) (5,240,538) (20,428,808)
Other income (expense)
Interest (325,159) (60,084) (203,834) (24,070) (553,063)
Other income 27,699 18,059 24,493 3,384 56,970
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net (loss) before discontinued operations
and minority interest $ (2,918,842) $(10,690,517) $(12,602,975) $ (5,261,224) $(20,924,901)
Loss from discontinued operations -- -- (757,024)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(2,918,842) (10,690,517) (12,602,975) (5,261,224) (21,681,925)
Minority interest in net loss 103 -- 16,720 -- 16,823
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (2,918,739) $(10,690,517) $(12,586,255) $ (5,261,224) $(21,665,102)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Net (loss) per share before discontinued
operations $ (0.43) $ (1.82) $ (2.20) $ (1.05)
(Loss) per share from discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net (loss) per share, Basic and Fully diluted $ (0.45) $ (1.82) $ (2.20) $ (1.05)
============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted number of shares 6,856,100 5,887,200 5,725,500 5,006,700
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Deficit
Accumulated
Additional during the
Common stock Paid-in Development Subscription Deferred
Shares Amount Capital Stage receivable compensation Total
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance February 1, 2003 4,360,500 $ 4,361 $ 490,939 $ (898,884) $ -- $ -- $ (403,584)
Issuance of common stock for cash
and note 42,533 42 199,958 -- (50,000) -- 150,000
Non-cash issuance of stock 1,012,500 1,013 (1,013) -- -- -- --
Employee stock based compensation -- -- 4,660,000 -- -- (4,660,000) --
Exercise of options, spit adjusted 707,400 707 588,793 -- -- -- 589,500
Expenses paid with stock 2,250 2 8,748 -- -- -- 8,750
Amortization of deferred
stock compensation -- -- -- -- -- 4,394,000 4,394,000
Net (loss) for the year -- -- -- (5,261,224) -- -- (5,261,224)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance January 31, 2004 6,125,183 $ 6,125 $ 5,947,425 $ (6,160,108) $ (50,000) $ (266,000) $ (522,558)
Return of non-cash issuance (1,012,500) (1,013) 1,013 -- -- -- --
Stock redemption (900,000) (900) 900 -- -- -- --
Employee stock based compensation -- -- 7,071,467 -- -- -- 7,071,467
Exercise of options 1,072,892 1,073 924,222 -- -- -- 925,295
Collection of receivable -- -- -- -- 50,000 -- 50,000
Stock re-issuance 900,000 900 (900) -- -- -- --
Amortization of deferred stock
compensation -- -- -- -- -- 266,000 266,000
Basis of assets acquired less
than purchase price -- -- (54,656) -- -- -- (54,656)
Stock dividend 618,558 619 (619) -- -- -- --
Net (loss) for the year -- -- -- (12,586,255) -- -- (12,586,255)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance January 31, 2005 6,804,133 $ 6,804 $ 13,888,852 $(18,746,363) $ -- $ -- $ (4,850,707)
Employee stock based compensation
Stock issuances
(SEE NOTES 9,10 & 12)
Exercise of options 9,500 10 60,790 -- -- -- 60,800
Sale of stock for cash 4,000 4 19,996 -- -- -- 20,000
Stock issued for related
party advances 500,000 500 3,384,094 -- -- -- 3,384,594
Stock dividend 365,882 366 (366) -- -- -- --
Options issued for expenses -- -- 250,000 -- -- -- 250,000
Net (loss) for the year -- -- -- (2,918,739) -- -- (2,918,739)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance July 31, 2005 7,683,515 $ 7,684 $ 17,603,366 $(21,665,102) $ -- $ -- $ (4,054,052)
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
unaudited Year ended Inception
Six months Six months -------------------------- through
ended ended January 31, January 31, July 31,
July 31, 2005 July 31, 2004 2005 2004 2005
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash (used in) Operating Activities:
Net (loss) for the period $ (2,918,739) $(10,690,517) $(12,586,255) $ (5,261,224) $(21,665,173)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to cash
Depreciation 10,889 2,044 3,718 2,420 21,418
Amortization 150,000 60,000 356,000 -- 506,000
Minority interest in loss (103) -- (16,720) -- (16,823)
Stock-based compensation -- 7,071,467 7,071,467 4,394,000 11,464,787
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (3,696) -- (5,696) -- (9,392)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (2,989) -- (18,903) -- (21,892)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
assets 842 (14,000) (11,137) -- (10,295)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,014,324 54,386 370,164 111,301 1,547,326
Write off of mineral property -- -- -- -- 5,150
Loss from discontinued operations -- -- -- -- 757,024
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,749,472) (3,516,620) (4,837,362) (753,503) (7,421,870)
Cash (used in) Investing Activities:
Increase in other assets -- -- (160,420) -- (509,670)
Increase in restricted cash (40,215) (40,215)
Purchase of mineral property -- -- -- -- (5,150)
Purchase of property and equipment (28,624) -- (11,479) -- (65,569)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (68,839) -- (171,899) -- (620,604)
Cash provided by Financing Activities:
Sale of minority interest in subsidiaries -- -- 19,200 -- 19,200
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 60,800 876,098 925,295 589,500 1,575,595
Collection of stock receivable -- 50,000 50,000 -- 50,000
Proceeds from the issuance of debt -- 2,920,000 2,920,000 -- 2,920,000
Advances from related parties 1,800,008 31,384 1,029,056 183,327 3,384,594
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock 20,000 -- -- 150,000 259,300
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING
ACTIVITIES 1,880,808 3,877,482 4,943,551 922,827 8,208,689
Net increase (decrease) in cash 62,497 360,862 (65,710) 169,324 166,215
Cash at beginning of period 103,718 169,428 169,428 104 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash at end of period $ 166,215 $ 530,290 $ 103,718 $ 169,428 $ 166,215
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in the
understanding of the financial statements. The financial statements and notes
are the representations of management. These accounting policies conform to
accounting policies generally accepted in the United States of America and have
been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements..
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATION
Hybrid Technologies, Inc., Inc. (formerly Whistler Investments, Inc.) was
incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, April 12, 2000. The Hybrid
Technologies, Inc.'s (the Company) original business was the exploration and
development of mineral interests. The Company abandoned these interests in 2003.
The Company does not have any operating business and is classified as a
development stage company.
The Company is currently pursuing the development and marketing of electric
powered vehicles and products based on the advanced lithium battery technology
developed by Lithium House. (SEE NOTE 11)
On January 19, 2004 the Company entered into an agreement and a Registration
Rights Agreement (the Agreement) with Duchess Private Equities Fund, L.P.
(Duchess). Under the terms of the agreement, the Company may periodically
require Duchess to purchase shares of common stock at below market prices in
exchange for the utilization of a ten million dollar equity line of credit. The
Agreement required the Company to file an SB-2 with the Securities Exchange
Commission to register for resale the shares of common stock subject to the
agreement. The registration statement was required to be filed thirty days after
the January 31, 2004 audited financial statements completed. The registration
statement has not been completed.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements included the accounts and records of the
Company and its wholly owned subsidiary WhistlerTel, Inc. and its majority
controlled subsidiaries, Global Electric, Corp., R.-Electric Cat, Co. and Solium
Power Corp. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated. The Company does not have any special purpose entities.
The following is a listing of the Company's subsidiaries and its ownership
interests
WhistlerTel, Inc. 100.00%
Global Electric, Corp. (consolidated) 67.60%
R Electric Car, Co. 71.40%
Solium Power, Corp 71.40%
CHANGE IN REPORTING YEAR
In 2005, the Company adopted July 31 as its fiscal year. The operating results
and cash flows are presented for the six months ended July 31, 2005. The audited
comparative information represents the results of operations and cash for the
years ended January 31. Unaudited information as of July 31, 2004 and for the
six months then ended is presented for comparative purposes.
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A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -
CONTINUED
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements prepared in accordance with the
accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments, which are
readily convertible into cash with original maturities of three months or less.
Financial instruments
The fair value of accounts receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses
and advances from related parties approximates fair value based on their short
maturities. The fair value of notes payable approximate fair value based the
value of other notes having the same or similar terms, interest rates and
collateral.
Licensing fees
Licensing fees related to Product Licensing Agreements are expensed as incurred.
Accounts receivables
Management considers all receivable fully collectable at July 31 and January 31,
2005.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is based on the
specific identification method.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation of property and
equipment are accounted for by accelerated methods over the following estimated
useful lives
Lives
-----------
Furniture and fixtures 10 years
Software 3-5 years
Computers 5 years
Amortization
Amortization of financing costs included in other assets are over the life of
the related loan, two years.
Stock based compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based awards using the intrinsic value method of
accounting in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25.
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25). Under the intrinsic value
method of accounting, compensation expense is recorded when the exercise price
of the stock is less than the market price of the underlying common stock at the
date of the grant.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -
CONTINUED
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
Stock based compensation - continued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, " (SFAS 123) established a fair value based method of accounting
for stock-based awards. Under the provisions of SFAS 123, companies that elect
to account for stock-based awards in accordance with the provisions of APB 25
are required to disclose pro-forma net income (loss) that would have resulted
from the use of the fair value method under SFAS 123.
The Company has recorded stock-based compensation expense in accordance with APB
25 and adopted the disclosure provisions only of SFAS 123.
Income taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities recognized for future tax consequences attributable
to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing
assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax
credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and credits are measured using
enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred
tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the
consolidated financial statements in the period that includes the enactment
date.
Comprehensive income (loss)
The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with the
requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130. For the
years ended January 31, 2005 and 2004 and inception through January 31, 2005
there are no differences between net income (loss) and comprehensive income
(loss).
Long-lived assets
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 144 (SFAS 144) "Accounting for Long-Lived
Assets". The carrying value of long-lived assets are reviewed on a regular basis
for the existence of facts and circumstances that may suggest impairment. The
Company recognizes an impairment when the sum of undiscounted future cash flows
is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The write down of the asset is
charged to the period in which the impairment occurs.
Research and development costs
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52, (SFAS 52,
"Foreign Currency Translation". Foreign denominated monetary assets are
translated to United States dollars using foreign exchange rates in effect at
the balance sheet date. Non- monetary items are translated at historical
exchange rates except for items carried at market value which are translated at
the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses
are translated at the average rate of exchange during the period. Gain or losses
arising on foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of
operating results for the period.
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A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -
CONTINUED
Recently issued pronouncements
In January 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.132 "Employers'
Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits", an amendment of
FASB statements No. 87, 88 and 106. The Statement revises employers' disclosures
about pension plans and other post retirement benefit plans. Management does not
believe this pronouncement will have any effect on the financial statements of
the Company.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, "Inventory Costs an Amendment of
Accounting Research Bulletin No.43, Chapter 4." This statement provides
clarification for the accounting of abnormal idle facility expense, freight
handling costs, and waste materials. This statement is effective for inventory
costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005.
Management does not believe this pronouncement will have any effect on the
financial statements of the Company.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No.152, "Accounting for Real Estate
Time-Sharing Transactions - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 66 and 67." This
statement references financial accounting and reporting guidance for real estate
time- sharing transactions that is provided in AICPA Statement of Position
04-02, "Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions". This statement
also states that the guidance for incidental operations and costs incurred to
sell real estate projects does not apply to real estate time-sharing
transactions. This statement is effective with fiscal years beginning after June
15, 2005. Management does not believe that this statement will have any material
effect on its real estate operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Non-monetary Assets
- - an amendment of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 29." This statement
eliminates the exception for non-monetary exchanges of similar productive assets
and replaces it with a general exception for the exchange of non-monetary assets
that do not have commercial substance. A non-monetary exchange has commercial
substance, if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to significantly
change as a result of the exchange. This statement is effective for non-monetary
exchanges occurring in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005.
Management does not believe the application of this pronouncement will have any
material effect on the financial statements of the Company.
NOTE 2. GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements are prepared based on the going concern
principle. That principle anticipates the realization of assets and payments of
liabilities through the ordinary course of business. No adjustments have been
made to reduce the value of any assets or record additional liabilities, if any,
if the Company were to cease to exist. The Company's ability to remain a going
concern is dependant upon its ability to raise additional capital as required
and the forbearance of the Company's creditors. There are no guarantees that the
Company will be able to meet its capital needs until as such time as a viable
business is established. Additionally, the lack of capital may limit the
Company's ability to establish a viable business.
NOTE 3. COMMITMENTS
On October 21, 2003 the original licensing agreement that the Company had
entered into with Nu Age Electric in June 2003 was terminated. At the same time
the Company entered into its current licensing agreements with RV Systems, Inc.
a Nevada corporation for the worldwide rights (with the exception of certain
products in India) to sell, distribute and/or manufacture (or arrange for the
sale of) specified products using the portable power systems ("the Licensed
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 3. COMMITMENTS - CONTINUED
Technologies") developed by Lithium House. The agreement is for five years and
automatically renews for three years unless terminated by either party with a
ninety day written notice
The Company is required to pay to the Licensor various payments based on the
sale of various products. Pursuant to a letter agreement dated February 3, 2004,
the Company is required to pay a minimum licensing fee of $35,000 per week
($1,820,000 annually).
Remaining minimum annual payments at January 31, 2005 under the terms of the
February 23, 2004 letter are as follows:
Year ending July 31, 2006 $1,326,600
2007 --
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$1,326,600
==========
Accounts payable and accrued expenses include unpaid minimum licensing fees of
approximately $775,000. The Company has questioned the validity of the agreement
for failure of the licensor to perform certain requirements under the terms of
the contract including but not limited to delivery of technologies as
represented as having been completed requiring the Company to engage in research
activities in excess of efforts contemplated.
The Company has been negotiating for further modifications to the agreement
and/or reimbursement of the additional research expenditures incurred.
NOTE 4. BUSINESS COMBINATION AND SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Effective December 3, 2004, Whistler Tel, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company acquired the assets of Trade Winds Telecom, LLC (Trade Winds) a company
owned indirectly by a shareholder of the Company for a cash payment of $20,175
and a note in the amount of $80,000 due in December 2005. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a purchase. Due to the relationship, the assets were
recorded at their historical cost basis. The purchase price in excess of the
cost bases of the assets, approximately $55,000, was charged against additional
paid in capital.
Trade Winds was organized in 2003 and is engaged in selling internet based voice
communication products and services to international customers.
Trade Winds had no operations prior to January 31, 2004. Accordingly, the
following unaudited pro-forma summary statement of operations gives effect to
the transaction as had Trade Winds been part of the consolidated group for the
year ended January 31, 2004.
Pro-forma Pro-forma
As reported adjustments (loss)
------------- ------------ -------------
Costs and expenses $ (12,423,635) $ (97,311) $ (12,520,946)
Other income (expense) (179,340) (179,340)
------------- ------------ -------------
(12,602,975) (97,311) (12,700,286)
Minority interest in losses 16,720 16,720
------------- ------------ -------------
Net loss $ (12,586,255) $ (97,311) $ (12,683,566)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 4. BUSINESS COMBINATION AND SUBSEQUENT EVENT - CONTINUED
Subsequent to July 31, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement whereby the
Company exchanged its 100% ownership of Whistler Tel, Inc. for 80,000,000 shares
of Java King
The following unaudited pro-forma summary balance sheets give effect to the
transaction with Java King as had the transaction occurred effective February 1,
2004:
July 31, 2005 January 31, 2005
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Pro-forma Pro-forma Pro-forma Pro-forma
As reported adjustments (loss) As reported adjustments (loss)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Current assets $ 200,368 $ 1,233 $ 201,601 $ 139,454 $ 8,735 $ 148,189
Equipment 59,077 -- 59,077 27,597 -- 27,597
Other assets 3,853 -- 3,853 153,671 -- 153,671
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
$ 263,298 $ 1,233 $ 264,531 $ 320,722 $ 8,735 $ 329,457
============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Current liabilities $ 4,456,581 $ 74,936 $ 4,531,517 $ 2,168,948 $ 87,409 $ 2,256,357
Long term debt -- -- -- 3,000,000 -- 3,000,000
Other 2,377 -- 2,377 2,480 -- 2,480
Equity (deficit) (4,195,660) (73,703) (4,269,363) (4,850,707) (48,674) (4,899,381)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
$ 263,298 $ 1,233 $ 264,531 $ 320,721 $ 38,735 $ 359,456
============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
The following unaudited pro forma statements of operations give effect to the
Java King transaction has had it occurred effective February 1, 2003:
Six months ended Year ended January 31,
July 31, 2005 2005
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As previously
Pro-forma Pro-forma stated Pro-forma Pro-forma
As reported adjustments (loss) pro-forma adjustments (loss)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Costs and expenses $ (2,662,800) $ (25,029) $ (2,687,829) $(12,520,946) $ (11,180) $(12,532,126)
Other income (expense) (147,650) -- (147,650) (179,340) -- (179,340)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(2,810,450) (25,029) (2,835,479) (12,700,286) (11,180) (12,711,466)
Minority interest 103 -- 103 16,720 -- 16,720
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (2,810,347) $ (25,029) $ (2,835,376) $(12,683,566) $ (11,180) $(12,694,746)
============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Year ended January 31,
2004
------------------------------------------
Costs and expenses $ (5,420,538) $ (20,035) $ (5,440,573)
Other income (expense) (20,686) -- (20,686)
------------ ------------ ------------
(5,441,224) (20,035) (5,461,259)
Minority interest -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (5,441,224) $ (20,035) $ (5,461,259)
============ ============ ============
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of:
July 31, January 31,
2005 2005
------------ ------------
Furniture and fixtures $ 33,443 $ 4,819
Software costs 28,095 28,095
Computer equipment 5,211 5,211
------------ ------------
66,749 38,125
less accumulated depreciation (21,418) (10,529)
------------ ------------
$ 45,331 $ 27,596
============ ============
NOTE 6. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of: July 31, January 31,
2005 2005
------------ ------------
Deferred financing costs $ 240,000 $ 240,000
less accumulated amortization (240,000) (90,000)
------------ ------------
-- 150,000
Restricted cash 40,215 --
Deposits 3,670 3,671
------------ ------------
$ 43,885 $ 153,671
============ ============
NOTE 7. ADVANCES FROM RELATED PARTIES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended January 31, 2004, the Company received advances from
related parties totaling approximately $1,235,000 for the payment of day-to-day
operating expenses. Del Mar Venture Corp. is owned by Aarif Jamani, a major
shareholder and Ms. Roseberry is a shareholder and an officer.
During the period ended July 31, 2005, the Company received additional advances
of approximately $1,800,00 for the payment of day to-day operating expenses. At
July 31, 2005, 500,000 shares of stock were issued for all outstanding advances,
$3,384,594. It is anticipated that additional shares will be issued periodically
in the future in exchange for future advances.
Advances from related parties consist of:
July 31, January 31
2005 2005
------------ ------------
Advance from Del Mar Venture Corp $ -- $ 1,580,974
Advance from Holly Roseberry -- 4,793
------------ ------------
$ -- $ 1,585,767
============ ============
Advances are reported as currently payable. The advances are not subject to
written agreements and have no specific repayment terms but are deemed due on
demand. Additionally, the advances are not interest bearing.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 7. ADVANCES FROM RELATED PARTIES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - CONTINUED
As discussed in Note 3. the Company acquired the major assets of Trade Winds
Telecom, LLC for the payment of approximately $20,000 in cash and the issuance
of an $80,000 note to a company under the control of Aarif Jamani, a major
stockholder of the Company.
During the six months ended July 31, 2005, additional advances of approximately
$1,800,000 were advanced for operating expenses. On July 27, 2005, the Company
issued 500,000 shares of stock in exchange for all oustanding advances.
NOTE 8. NOTE PAYABLE -RELATED PARTY
Note payable at July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005 consists of:
July 31, January 31,
2005 2005
------------ -------------
10% note payable to the former member of
Trade Winds Telecom, LLC, a company
related by certain common
ownership,
(See Note 3) $ 80,000 $ 80,000
============ ============
NOTE 9. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt at July 31, 2005 and January 31, 2005 consists of:
5% note payable to Sterling Capital,
Inc. (Sterling) payable in April,
2006, collateralized by 9,000,000
shares of the Company's
common stock $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000
============ ============
The Company has issued 9,000,000 shares of the Company's outstanding stock as
collateral for the above note. The shares are held by a third party pending
return upon payment or transfer to Sterling upon demand for payment. At July 31,
2005 the Company is in technical default of the note for failure to pay interest
when due. As of the date of the report on the financial statements, Sterling has
not declared default and the shares are not deemed outstanding.
If Sterling were to declare default and take possession of the collateral, the
number of shares are sufficient to make Sterling the controlling shareholder.
NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
In February, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a one for ten (10%) stock
dividend. The dividend was reported during the year ended January 31, 2005. On
March 9, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a one for ten (1-10) reverse
stock split. The financial statements give effect to this reverse split as had
it occurred February 1, 2003.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) - CONTINUED
During the year ended January 31, 2004:
The Company issued 1,012,500 of restricted common shares to RS
International Consultants, GMBH, ("RS") an international business
consulting company pursuant to a $500,000 financing agreement. The
financing agreement did not close and the shares were returned in May
2004.
The Company issued 42,533 shares for $150,000 cash and a $50,000
receivable. The receivable was collected during the year ended January 31,
2005.
The Company issued 2,250 shares for consulting services with a deemed
market value of $8,750.
The Company issued 707,000 shares resulting from the exercise of stock
options totaling $589,500.
During the year ended January 31, 2005:
The Company received the return of shares issued pursuant to the RS
financing agreement.
The Company issued 1,072,892 shares resulting from the exercise of stock
options totaling $706,525.
The Company entered into a Stock Redemption and Re-issuance Agreement on
February 10, 2004 with Salim S. Rana Investment, Corp (SSRIC) whereby
900,000 shares of the Company's common stock (adjusted for splits) was
returned to the Company's treasury at no cost to the Company. The Company
had the ability under the Redemption Agreement, and did, utilize the
shares for proper corporate purposes, including option exercises and
issuances to consultants. Under the terms of the Redemption Agreement, the
Company was obligated to, and did, return the 900,000 shares to SSRIC on
June 3, 2004.
Shares related to a stock dividend declared subsequent to year end were
recorded for the shares that were otherwise issued and outstanding at
January 31, 2005
During the six months ended July 31, 2005:
The Company issued 500,000 shares of stock in exchange for cash advanced
by a related party (See Note 9)
The Company issued 4000 shares of its stock for cash
The Company issued 9,500 shares of stock under the terms of stock options
that had been awarded (See Note 11)
The Company issued a five percent stock dividend in June 2005.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) - CONTINUED
Additionally, the Company has issued 9,000,000 shares of the Company's
outstanding stock as collateral for the above note. The shares are held by a
third party pending return upon payment or transfer to Sterling upon demand for
payment. At July 31, 2005 the Company is in technical default of the note for
failure to pay interest when due. As of the date of the report on the financial
statements, Sterling has not declared default and the shares are not deemed
outstanding. (See Note 9)
If Sterling were to declare default and take possession of the collateral, the
number of shares are sufficient to make Sterling the controlling shareholder.
NOTE 11. STOCK OPTIONS AND DEFERRED STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company established the 2003 Restricted Stock Plan ("the Plan") during the
year ended January 31, 2004 and filed an S-8 Registration Statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission that was declared effective. The Plan allows
the Company's Board of Directors to issue up to 1,800,000 common shares pursuant
to the Plan as compensation for services to the Company. The Company's Board of
Directors has the discretion to set the price, term vesting schedules and other
terms and conditions for options granted under the plan.
A summary of the Company's stock option activity is follows:
Weighted average
grant date
shares price/share
--------- ----------------
Balance February 1, 2003 1,800,000 $0.833
Options granted -945,000 $0.833
Options cancelled/expired --
---------
Balance January 31, 2004 855,000 $0.833
Weighted average
exercise
shares price share
--------- ----------------
Balance January 31, 2004 855,000
Options granted -855,000 $0.833
Options cancelled/expired --
---------
Balance January 31, 2005 --
=========
Number of
shares
----------
Options granted 945,000
Options exercised during the year
ended January 31, 2004 -707,400
Options granted during the year
ended January 31, 2005 855,000
Options exercised during the year
ended January 31, 2005 -1,092,600
----------
Unexercised options 0
==========
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 11. STOCK OPTIONS AND DEFERRED STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
In connection with the grant of certain options to employees during the year
ended January 31, 2004, the Company reported deferred stock compensation of
$4,660,000, representing the difference between the intrinsic value of the
common stock and the exercise price at the date of the grant. The deferred
compensation is presented as a reduction of the stockholders' equity and charged
to expense over the periods of required employee services are performed. During
the year ended January 31, 2004, the Company amortized $4,394,000 of deferred
compensation that had been recorded as stock-based compensation and charged to
operations.
In connection with the issuance to certain employees of options in February,
2004, the Company reported deferred stock compensation of $7,020,787
representing the difference between the intrinsic value of the common stock and
the exercise price at the date of the grant. The grant were exercised
immediately and, accordingly, no amount of the stock based compensation was
deferred and there is no significant difference in the reporting between APB 25
and SFAS 123.
The following is the pro-forma information regarding stock-based compensation
required under SFAS 123
Six months Six months Year ended January 31,
ended ended ------------------------------
July 31, 2005 July 31, 2004 2005 2004
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Net (loss) as reported $ (2,810,347) $(10,690,517) $(12,439,015) $ (5,261,224)
Add stock based loss compensation included
in net loss -- 7,071,467 7,071,467 4,394,000
Deduct stock-based compensation determined
under fair value method -- (7,071,467) (7,071,467) (4,439,960)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Pro-forma net (loss) $ (2,810,347) $(10,690,517) $(12,439,015) $ (5,307,184)
============ ============ ============ ============
The Company utilized the Black-Scholes model in determining fair value. Among
other factors, the Black Scholes model considers the expected life of the option
and the expected volatility of the Company's stock price in arriving at an
option valuation. For pro-forma purposes, the estimated fair value of the
Company's stock based awards is amortized over the vesting period of the
underlying instruments. For the year ended January 31, 2004, the fair value of
the options granted using Black Scholes was determined using the following
assumptions.
Expected dividend yield 0%
Risk-free interest
rate 1-5%
Expected volatility 100%
Expected life from the vesting date 1 year
The Company established the 2005 Restricted Stock Plan ("the 2005 Plan") in
April, 2005 and filed an S-8 Registration Statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission that was declared effective. The 2005 Plan allows the
Company's Board of Directors to issue up to 2,000,000 common shares pursuant to
the 2005 Plan as compensation for services to the Company. The Company's Board
of Directors has the discretion to set the price, vesting schedules and other
terms and conditions for options granted under the 2005 Plan.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 11. STOCK OPTIONS AND DEFERRED STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
During the period ended July 31, 2005, the Company awarded 36,000 options with
an option price of $6.40 per share to three consultants as additional payment
for their services. The fair market value of the options as determined under the
Black-Scholes formula was determined to be approximately $100,000 and is
included in expenses for the six-month period.
Additionally, the Board of Directors awarded an option to Del-Mar Corporation to
exchange the previously advanced funds for 500,000 shares of stock at a value of
approximately $6.76 per share. The option was immediately exercised. The market
value of the stock was determined to be approximately $7.00 per share. The
difference of approximately $150,000 was recorded as interest expense.
A summary of the Company's 2005 Restricted Stock Plan follows:
Weighted average
Grant date
shares price/share
--------- ----------------
Balance April 22, 2005 2,000,000 $6.740
Options granted -536,000 $6.740
Options cancelled/expired --
---------
Balance July 31, 2005 1,464,000
=========
shares
---------
Options 536,000 $6.74
granted
Options
exercised -509,500 $6.74
---------
Unexercised options 26,500 $6.40
=========
Year ended January 31,
Six months ended Six months ended ------------------------------
July 31, 2005 July 31, 2004 2005 2004
----------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------
Pro-forma net loss $(2,810,347) $(10,690,517) $(12,439,015) $(5,307,184)
================= ================== ================= ============
Net loss per share (basic and diluted) as reported $(0.41) $(1.82) $(0.06) $(0.04)
Net loss per share (basic and diluted) pro-forma $(0.41) $(1.82) $(0.06) $(0.04)
NOTE 12. CONTINGENCIES
POSSIBLE CHANGE OF CONTROL
As discussed in notes 9 and 10, the Company has issued 9,000,000 shares to a
third party to hold as collateral under the terms of agreement for the receipt
of a $3,000,000 note. At July 31, 2005, the Company was in technical default due
to the failure to pay interest when due. As of the date of the report, the
creditor has not declared default and has not demanded that the collateral be
transferred. If the creditor were to receive the collateral, the creditor would
become the controlling shareholder of the Company.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 12. CONTINGENCIES - CONTINUED
LITIGATION
The Company was served with a complaint on October 2003 by Michael McDermott, as
a stockholder of Planet Electric, Inc. Seeking injunctions against the Company,
Lithium House and other defendants prohibiting their continued business
arrangements and alleged transfer of trade secrets and/or processes. The case
was dismissed by stipulation of the parties in June 2004.
One of the individuals in the above suit has brought an action against Planet
Electric, Inc. for breach of his employment agreement. Planet Electric has filed
a cross complaint against the Company. The cross complaint adds claims for
conversion and conspiracy to convert assets of Planet Electric, Inc. The Company
is unable at this time to determine the ultimate outcome of this matter.
In December 2004, the Company and its subsidiary Global Electric, Corporation
(GEC) was served with a complaint by Electric Global Motorcars, LLC seeking
relief for trademark infringement, unfair competition, Federal Trademark
dilution and other remedies by the use of the Company and GEC of the term
"Global Electric" by the Company and GEC. The Company believes that it has
reached a settlement of this matter (although not yet signed) by agreeing to
change the name from Global Electric to Global Hybrid Corp.
In July 2004 the Company received a request for voluntary production of
documents and information related to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
informal inquiry. The documents requested include those related to the issuance
of stock and its major corporate transactions, including the Queen's mineral
property and Azra shopping (discontinued in the year ended January 31, 2003) and
its current licensing agreements with RV Systems. Additionally, agreements with
the Company's consultants and related parties, potential partners and joint
venturers was requested. The Company is fully co-operating in response to the
document request.
LETTER OF CREDIT
The Company through its subsidiary has obtained a letter of credit in the amount
of $40,000 from a financial institution to guarantee certain creditors payments.
The financial institution has required the Company maintain deposits totaling
$41,215 be kept on deposit as collateral for the letter of credit and related
fee. This restricted cash is included in other assets.
NOTE 13. (LOSS) PER SHARE
The Company accounts for income (loss) per share in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS 128) "Earning per Share". SFAS
requires the presentation of both basic and fully diluted earnings per share
(EPS) on the face of the statement of operations. Basic EPS is computed by
dividing the net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by
the weighted average common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period.
Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding
during the period including stock options. The treasury method is used for
computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in
determining the number of net shares to be purchased from options or warrants.
Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-
dilutive.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES
The Company has deferred tax assets of approximately $7,000,000 as a result of
the net operating losses incurred through January 31, 2005. These deferred tax
assets are reduced by a valuation allowance in an equal amount due to the
uncertainty as to whether the net operating losses will be utilized.
NOTE 14. OTHER REQUIRED CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
Six months Year ended Inception
ended ---------------------------- through
July 31, January 31, January 31, January 31,
2005 2005 2004 2005
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash transactions:
Issuance of common stock for financing transaction $ -- $ -- $ 3,375 $ 3,375
Return of common stock form cancellation
of financing transactions $ -- $ (3,375) $ -- $ (3,375)
Assumption of mortgage payable $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 400,000
Promissory note payable $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 377,960
Expenses settled with stock and/ or options $ 250,000 $ -- $ -- $ 279,821
Notes and mortgages assumed in disposal
of discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (777,960)
Deferred financing costs acquired with debt $ -- $ 80,000 $ -- $ 80,000
Other current assets acquired by issuance of debt $ -- $ 5,633 $ -- $ 4,013
Reduction of additional paid in capital from
from issuance of debt $ -- $ 74,367 $ -- $ 74,367
Shares issued for related party advances $ 3,384,594 $ -- $ -- $ 3,384,594
Other required disclosures:
Interest paid $ -- $ (90,084) $ (24,070) $ (114,154)
Income taxes paid $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
As of the end of the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005, covered by this
Form 10-KSB, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision
and with the participation of Holly Roseberry, the Company's Chief Executive
Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of
the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as
defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are
effective in timely alerting her to material information relating to the Company
(including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB. There have been no changes in the Company's internal
controls or in other factors which could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation.
ITEM 8B. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Our executive officers and directors and their respective ages as of October 1,
2005 are as follows:
Name Age Office
- -------------------- ----- ------
Holly Roseberry 54 President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director
Mehboob Charania 50 Secretary, Treasurer, and
Director
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The following describes the business experience of our directors and executive
officers, including other directorships held in reporting companies:
Ms. Holly Roseberry was appointed as our secretary, treasurer and chief
financial officer on February 20, 2002. On November 15, 2002, she resigned from
these positions and was appointed as our president, chief executive officer and
as a director. From 2001 to 2003, she acted as manager for the Azra Shopping
Center. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sacred Heart University in
Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1973. Ms. Roseberry was employed from 1993 to 1996 as
human resources manager, and from 1997 to 1999 as business office manager, of
the Las Vegas location of Wards Department Store.
Mr. Mehboob Charania has acted as our secretary, treasurer and chief financial
officer since November 15, 2002. Since June 2001, Mr. Charania has been the
owner and operator of Infusion Bistro, a restaurant located in Calgary, Alberta.
From 1998 to 2001, he acted as a manager at IBM's Calgary office.
Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next
annual general meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in
accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors
and hold office until removed by the board.
Committees
We do not have an audit committee, although we intend to establish such a
committee, with an independent "financial expert" member as defined in the rules
of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Corporate Code of Conduct
We are reviewing a proposed corporate code of conduct, which would provide for
internal procedures concerning the reporting and disclosure of corporate matters
that are material to our business and to our stockholders. The corporate code of
conduct would include a code of ethics for our officers and employees as to
workplace conduct, dealings with customers, compliance with laws, improper
payments, conflicts of interest, insider trading, company confidential
information, and behavior with honesty and integrity.
Significant Employees
We have no significant employees other than the officers and directors described
above.
Salim R. Rana, although not a director, officer or employee of the Company, has
worked extensively with our management on developing and commercializing our
planned electric powered vehicles and products, as well on our negotiations with
potential joint venture partners.
Section 16(A) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
- -------------------------------------------------------
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the
Company'sCompany’s executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of the Company's equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, the Company believes that during the fiscal year ended July 31,
20052008 all such filing requirements applicable to its officers and directors were complied with.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE
Executive Compensation
SUMMARY COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information as to the Company's highest
paid executive officers and directors for the Company's fiscal years ended July
31, 2005 and 2004, and for the six months ended July 31, 2005. No other
compensation was paid to any such officer or director other than the cash
compensation set forth below.
Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
- --------------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
Name Other Restricted Securities
and Annual Stock Underlying LTIP All Other
Principal Year Salary Bonus Comp. Awards Options/ Payouts Comp.
Position * ($) ($) ($) ($) SARs(#) ($) ($)
- -------------- ---- ------ ----- ------ ------ -------- ------- ---------
Holly . 2005 $48,926
Roseberry 2004 $6,225
President **
- -----------------
TABLE
Name and Principal Position** | Year * | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Pension Value and Nonquali- fied Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compen- Sation | Total ($) |
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) | (h) | (i) | (j) |
Holly | | | | | | | | | |
Roseberry | | | | | | | | | |
President | 2007 | $60,500 | | | | | | | $60,500 |
| 2008 | $64,720 | | | | | | | $64,720 |
Mehboob | | | | | | | | | |
Charania, | | | | | | | | | |
Director | 2007 | $1,827 | | | | | | | $1,827 |
* Years ended July 31, 20052008 and July 31, 2004. Ms. Roseberry's direct
compensation for the six months ended July 31, 2005 was $26,000.
**2007.
** Holly Roseberry has held the office of President since November 15, 2002. Ms. Roseberry's functions as President have included, in addition to accounting and regulatory filing oversight, management and the sale of the Azra shopping center, general management of our day-to-day operations, working with the attorneys and accountants for the Company, general oversight of the agreements with and oversight of consultants to the Company and correspondence with the Company's transfer agent. Ms. Roseberry, as President and Chief Executive Officer, received management fees of $1,100 per week through December 31, 2006 and $1,210 per week thereafter in our 2007 fiscal year. Her compensation for 2007 included $12,000 of directors fees paid by one of our subsidiaries.
Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
There were no grant of options to purchase our common stock to our officers or directors in fiscal 2005,2008, and there were no exercises of such options during or options held at the end of such fiscal year by officers or directors.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT.
Directors’ Compensation
Commencing June 1, 2006, we have paid Brian Newman, Gregory Navone and Shaffiq Kotadia directors’ fees of $1,000 per month. Ms. Roseberry is compensated as Chief Executive Officer, and receives no additional directors fees from the Company for acting as a director. In our fiscal year ended July 31, 2007, Ms. Roseberry received $12,000 in directors fees from Zingo, Inc. (now Superlattice Power, Inc.), a former majority-owned subsidiary.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) | (h) |
Mehboob Charania | 39,750 | | | | | | 39,750 |
Brian Newman | 12,000 | | | | | | 12,000 |
Gregory Navone | 12,000 | | | | | | 12,000 |
Shaffiq Kotadia | 2,581 | | | | | | 2,581 |
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the number of
shares of our common stock owned beneficially as of October 21, 2005November 1, 2008 by: (i) each person (including any group) known to us to own more than five percent (5%) of any class of our voting securities, (ii) each of our directors, and (iii)officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, the shareholders listed possess sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown.
All share information in the following table reflects the one-for-ten reverse
split of out common stock effective March 9, 2005.
Name and address Number of Shares Percentage of
Title of class (1) | | Name and address of beneficial owner | | Number of Shares of Common Stock | | Percentage of Common Stock (1)
- -------------- ------------------- ---------------- -----------
|
| | | | | | |
Common Stock Salim S. Rana Investments Corp. 3,808,227 20.05%
5001 E. Bonanza | | Holly Roseberry | | 555 | | * |
| | President, CEO, Director | | | | |
| | 4894 Lone Mountain Rd., Suite
138-145, #168 | | | | |
| | Las Vegas, Nevada 89110 (2)
Common Stock Holly Roseberry 9,719 89130 | | | | |
| | | | | | *
President, CEO, Director
5001 E. Bonanza Rd.,
Suite 138-145
Las Vegas, Nevada 89019
Common Stock |
| | All Officers and Directors 9,719 * | | 555 | | |
| | Directors as a Group that consists | | | | |
| | Consists of two people
Common Stock Sterlingthree persons | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | Crystal Capital Corp. 10,914,755(3) 57.47%
Ventures Inc. | | | | 42.83% |
| | 1274 Sundial Ave. Coral Grove | | | | |
| | PO Box 2135 | | | | |
| | Belize City, Belize | | | | |
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| | Wyndom Capital Investments | | | | 32.12% |
| | 35 New Road #2112 | | | | |
| | Belize City, Belize | | | | |
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* Less than 1%
(1) As of October 21, 2005, there were 18,993,243 shares of our common stock
issued and outstanding.
(2) Salim R. Rana is the President of Salim S. Rana Investments Corp.
(3) Held in escrow pursuant to the Loan Agreement as collateral for the
$3,000,000 loan made by Sterling Capital to the Company.
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(1) | As of November 1, 2008, there were 23,347,257 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. |
(2) | Held as collateral pursuant to Loan Agreement with the Company dated May 5, 2008. |
(3) | Held as collateral pursuant to Loan Agreement with the Company dated October 29, 2007. |
CHANGE IN CONTROL
With the possible exception of Sterling Capital Corp. in the event of a default
under our loan agreement with them, we
We are not aware of any arrangement that might result in a change in control in the future.
ITEM 12.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Acquisition and Disposition of Azra Shopping Center
By an agreement dated April 10, 2002, we acquired
In our fiscal year ended July 31, 2007, Ms. Roseberry received $12,000 in directors fees from Salim S. Rana Investments
Corp., a private Nevada company ("SSRIC"), a 100% interest in the real property
and all buildings and improvements situated thereon, known as the Azra Shopping
center, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The purchase price was $4,150,000 and was
paid as follows:
1. We issued 40,000,000 shares of common stock for $0.01 per share;
2. We assumed a first mortgage on the Azra Shopping Center for $3,150,000;
and
3. We issued a promissory note for $600,000 to SSRIC.
The purchase of the Azra shopping center was negotiated with SSRIC and
approved by our Board, based on the Board's view of the possible value of the
Azra shopping center. The Company believes that these were arms-length
negotiations.
We completed the acquisition through our wholly-owned subsidiary,
Whistler Commercial Holding,Zingo, Inc., on April 15, 2002,our former majority-owned telecommunications subsidiary. In fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, Ms. Roseberry received $11,000 in consulting fees from Zingo, Inc. (now Superlattice Power, Inc.) as she worked with operations
transferring effective May 1, 2002.
On January 1, 2003, we soldtheir new officers throughout the Azra shopping center. In connection
with the disposition of the Azra shopping center, the Company sold the stock,
valued at $100, of Whistler Commercial Holding, Inc., the subsidiary holding
title to the property, for $100 to Kim Larsen, an unrelated third party
purchaser, as an investment property. Mr. Larson assumed the mortgage debt. The
assumption of the mortgage debt represented the purchase price negotiated for
the property, hence the minimal price attributed tochangeover period following the sale of the subsidiary's
stock. Company’s controlling stock interest in Zingo, Inc. She is no longer receiving any compensation from Superlattice.
The Company
then assumed the unpaid balance of $377,960received advances from Greg Navone (a Director of the
$600,000
note to SSRIC, since the Company's subsidiary was liable on this debt and the
purchaser was not willing to assume the debt to SSRIC in connection with its
purchase of the Azra property.
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The basisCompany) for the Company's decision regardingyears ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 in amounts of $115,000 and $5,000, respectively, and repaid $120,000 and $-0-, respectively. As of July 31, 2008 and 2007, the sale of the Azra
property and the assumption of debtamount due by the Company in connection withwas $0 and $5,000, respectively.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Wiener Goodman & Company, P.C. has served as the sale
of this property are that the prospects for the shopping center became much less
favorable, due to the continuing economic decline following the terrorist
attacks on September 11, 2001. The vacancy rate in May 2002 was approximately
10%,Company's independent auditors since our 2008 fiscal year and has been appointed by the end ofBoard to continue as the year was about 35%. The rents had declined from
approximately $30,000 per month to approximately $26,000 per month, and the
property was losing money.
We incurred a loss of $757,024 duringCompany's independent auditors for the fiscal year from these
discontinued operations.
During our fiscal year ended Januaryending July 31, 2004, SSRIC advanced approximately
$175,000 additionally to the Company. We have repaid this debt and all
subsequent advances by this stockholder as of February 25, 2004.
During the year ended January 31, 2004,2009. Wiener Goodman & Company, P.C. has no interest, in the amount of $24,070
relating to the Azra shopping center debt was paid to SSRIC (see Footnote 5(b)to
the Financial Statements). Since the amount due was not repaid in the required
$200,000 installments due on January 31, 2003 and January 31, 2004, the debt was
subject to simple interest at 10%; by agreement with SSRIC interest was accrued
through October 31, 2003, only and not thereafter.
We entered into a Stock Redemption and Reissuance Agreement (the
"Redemption Agreement"), dated as of February 10, 2004, with SSRIC, our major
stockholder, pursuant to which SSRIC on February 10, 2004, contributed 1,000,000
shares of our common stock (3,000,000 shares adjusted for the three-for-one
forward split effective March 10, 2004) owned by SSRIC (the "Shares") to our
treasury. At that time, we had only 6,000 authorized but unissued shares of
common stock available for issuance upon exercise of optionsfinancial or for consultants
or potential private investorsotherwise, in the Company. UnderA representative of Wiener Goodman & Company, P.C. is not expected to be present at the Redemption Agreement,
SSRIC contributed the Shares to the Company's treasury at no cost to the
Company. Annual Meeting.
Audit Fees
The Company had the ability under the Redemption Agreement, and did,
utilize the shares for proper corporate purposes, including option exercises and
issuances to consultants. Under the Redemption Agreement, the Company was
obligated to return the Shares, at no cost, to SSRIC upon the first to occur of
the following events: (1) the return to the Company of the certificate for
3,375,000 shares of common stock held improperlyaggregate fees billed by International Business
Consultants GMBH in escrow for a financing that had not closed and had no
prospect of closing, or (2) an increase in the Company's authorized common stock
of at least 3,000,000 shares as contemplated by the Company's information
statement referred to above. On May 20, 2004, International Business Consultants
GMBH redelivered to the Company the certificate for 3,375,000 shares, and our suit against this company and others associated with it will be withdrawn. Based
on the return of these shares, on June 3, 2004, the Company reissued the
3,000,000 shares contributed to the Company's treasury by SSRIC.
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company.(Incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the
Commission on May 29, 2001.)
3.1a Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed
October 27, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1a to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on November 2, 2004.)
3.1b Form of Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of the
Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1a to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB, filed with the
Commission on December 15, 2004.)
3.1c Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation,
filed effective March 9, 2005. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.1c to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-KSB, filed with the Commission on May 23, 2005.)
3.2 By-Laws of the Company. (Incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on May 29, 2001.)
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Commission on
May 29, 2001.)
4.2 Whistler Investments, Inc. 2003 Restricted Stock Plan.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the
Commission on July 18, 2003.)
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4.3 Hybrid Technologies, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4. to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the
Commission on April 22, 2005.)
4.4 Promissory Note, dated December 3, 2004, payable to Trade
Winds Telecom, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed
with the Commission on May 23, 2005.)
10.1 Mineral Claim dated October 2, 2000.(Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on May 29,
2001.)
10.2 Mineral Property Staking and Sales agreement, dated
September 19, 2000, between Mr. Edward McCrossan and the
Company. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed
with the Commission on May 29, 2001.)
10.3 Office Services Agreement, dated May 1, 2000, between the
Company and Dewey Jones. (Incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on May 29, 2001.)
10.4 Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 10, 2002 between Salim
S. Rana Investments Corp. and Whistler Investments, Inc.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed with the
Commission on May 6, 2002.)
10.5 Agreement dated January 1, 2003 between Whistler
Investments, Inc. and Kim Larsen respecting the disposition
of Azra Shopping Center. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to its Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB filed May 8, 2003.)
10.6 Amendment to Licensing Agreement, dated October 21, 2003,
between Nu Age Electric Inc. and Whistler Investments, Inc.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
November 21, 2003.)
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10.7 Agreement,dated October 21,2003, by and between RV Systems,
Inc. and Whistler Investments, Inc. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report
on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 21,
2003.)
10.8 Investment Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2004, by and
between Whistler Investments, Inc. and Dutchess Private
Equities Fund, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on January 23, 2004.)
10.9 Registration Rights Agreement,dated as of January 19, 2004,
by and between Whistler Investments, Inc. and Dutchess
Private Equities Fund, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed with the Commission on January 23, 2004.)
10.10 Stock Redemption and Reissuance Agreement, dated as of
February 10, 2004, Between Whistler Investments, Inc. and
Salim S. Rana Investments, Inc. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.10 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB, filed with the Commission on
October 4, 2004.)
10.11 Letter from City of Austin, Texas, dated February 27, 2004.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Amendment
No. 1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed
with the Commission on October 4, 2004.)
10.12 Memorandum of Understanding, dated March 15, 2004, between
Shanghai Geely Metop International and the Global Electric
subsidiary of Whistler Investments, Inc. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 1 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed with the
Commission on October 4, 2004.)
10.13 Loan Agreement, made as of the 20th day of February, 2004,
among Sterling Capital Inc. and Whistler Investments, Inc.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Amendment
No. 1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed
with the Commission on October 4, 2004.)
10.14 Letter Agreement, dated February 3, 2004, between Whistler
Investments, Inc. and RV Systems, Inc. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment No. 1 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, filed with the
Commission on October 4, 2004.)
10.15 Purchase and Sale Agreement, made effective as of the 3rd
day of December, 2004, between WhistlerTel, Inc. and Trade
Winds Telecom, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.15 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on December 8, 2004.)
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10.16 Bill of Sale and Assignment, dated as of December 3, 2004,
between Trade Winds Telecom LLC and Whistlertel, Inc.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on December 8, 2004.)
10.17 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of
August 18, 2005, among the Company, Whistlertel, Inc. and
Javakingcoffee, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.17 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on August 24, 2005.)
10.18 Notice, dated July 2, 2005, from Hybrid Technologies, Inc.
To RV Systems, Inc., filed herewith.
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant (Filed herewith.)
31 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
32 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002, filed herewith.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(1) Aggregate feesindependent auditors for the last two years: 2004-$16,450 2005-$21,000*
(2) years were as follows: Year ended July 31, 2007: $20,000
Year ended July 31, 2008: $30,000
Audit Related Fees
There were no fees billed for audit related fees: 2004- NA 2005- NA
(3) services.
Tax fees: 2004- NA 2005- NA
(4) fees
There were no fees billed for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All other fees. NA
(5) Audit committee pre-approval processes, percentagesfees
There were no other fees billed by our independent auditors for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2007 and 2008.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2008 ANNUAL MEETING
Proposals of services approved by
audit committee, percentage of hours spent on audit engagement by persons other
than principal accountant's full time employees. NA
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*For fiscal year ended January 31, 2005.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this reportstockholders intended to be signed on its behalfpresented at next year's Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Holly Roseberry
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HollyA. Roseberry, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Financial Officer
Date:Hybrid Technologies, Inc., 4894 Lone Mountain #168, Las Vegas NV 89130, on or before October 26, 2005
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In1, 2009.
APPENDIX - FORM 10-KSB
The Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, containing all financial statements is attached to this proxy statement as an Appendix.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION - INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The Company's report on Form 10-Q for its first fiscal quarter, the three months ended October 31, 2007, expected to be filed shortly prior to the Annual Meeting, is incorporated herein by reference.
AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN
THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND THE APPENDIX HERETO REFER TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY THAT ARE NOT PRESENTED HEREIN OR DELIVERED HEREWITH. SUCH DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER, TO WHOM THIS PROXY STATEMENT IS DELIVERED, UPON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHOUT CHARGE, DIRECTED TO HOLLY A. ROSEBERRY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 4894 LONE mOUNTAIN #168, LAS VEGAS NV 89130, TELEPHONE NUMBER (818) 425-7376. IN ORDER TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS, SUCH REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE BY DECEMBER 10, 2008.
OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business which will come before the Annual Meeting, but if any such matters are properly presented, the proxies solicited hereby will be voted in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act, this report has been signed
below by the following persons on behalfbest judgment of the registrantpersons holding the proxies. All shares represented by duly executed proxies will be voted at the Annual Meeting.
It is important that the proxies be returned promptly and that your shares be represented. Stockholders are urged to mark, date, execute and promptly return the accompanying proxy card in the capacitiesenclosed envelope.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Las Vegas, Nevada | /s/ Holly A. Roseberry Holly A. Roseberry, |
November , 2008 | President and Chief Executive Officer |
FORM OF PROXY
PROXY FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
4894 Lone Mountain #168, Las Vegas NV 89130
(818) 425-7376
SOLICITATION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby appoint(s) Holly A. Roseberry and onGreg Navone, or either of them, with full power of substitution, to vote at the dates indicated.
By: /s/ Holly Roseberry
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Holly Roseberry
President and C.E.O.
(President, Chief Executive Officer
Principal Financial Officer and Director)
Date: October 26, 2005
By: /s/ Mehboob Charania
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Mehboob Charania
(Secretary and Director)
Date: October 26, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
10.18 Notice, dated July 2, 2005, fromAnnual Meeting of Stockholders of Hybrid Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), to RV Systems, Inc.
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant.
31 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302be held on December , 2008, at 8:00 A.M., Pacific Daylight Time, at the Best Western Port O'Call Hotel, 1935 McKnight Boulevard NE,Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6V4, or any adjournment thereof, all shares of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Actcommon stock which the undersigned possess(es) and with the same effect as if the undersigned was personally present, as follows:
PROPOSAL (1): ELECT DIRECTORS.
Holly A. Roseberry
Brian Newman
Greg Navone
( ) For All Nominees Listed Above (except as marked to the contrary below) | ( ) Withhold Authority to Vote for All Nominees Listed Above |
(To withhold vote for any nominee or nominees, print the name(s) above.)
PROPOSAL (2): TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
( ) In their discretion, the proxy-holders are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | ( ) Withhold Authority |
WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED. IF NO DIRECTION IS GIVEN, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR PROPOSALS 1 AND 2 AND IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXIES NOMINATED HEREBY ON ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
(Please sign exactly as name appears hereon. If the stock is registered in the names of 2002.
32 Certification of Chief Executive Officertwo or more persons, then each should sign. Executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, attorneys and Principal
Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 ofcorporate officers should include their capacity or title.)
Please sign, date and promptly
return this Proxy in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002.
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