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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000
Commission File Number 0-303000
ZAPWORLD.COM
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 94-3210624
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
117 Morris Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-4150
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of Registrant's principal executive offices)
Securities registered under section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Shares
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 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 |_|
Indicate by check mark 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: $12,443,000
The aggregate market value of the Company's voting common stock held by
non-affiliates as of March 26, 2001, based on the average Bid and Ask price on
that date was $7,912,100.
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
equity, as of the latest practicable date.
6,039,817 shares of common stock as of March 26, 2001.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Item 1. Description of Business
Item 2. Description of Property
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Part II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis
Item 7. Financial Statements
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial isclosure
Part III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control
Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
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Item 10. Executive Compensation
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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Part I
Item 1. Description of Business
The information on Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking statements based on
current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's industry,
management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management.
A. Business Development
ZAPWORLD.COM (the "Company" or "ZAP") was incorporated under the laws of the
State of California, on September 23, 1994, under its original name, "ZAP Power
Systems". The name of the Company was changed on May 16, 1999 to reflect the
company's growth and entry into larger markets. The Company has grown from a
single product line to a full line of electric vehicle products. At its
Sebastopol facilities, the Company designs, assembles, manufactures and
distributes electric bicycle power kits, electric bicycles and tricycles,
electric scooters, electric motorcycles and other personal electric
transportation vehicles.
The Company was established to develop low cost electric vehicles to provide
alternative modes of transportation as a means of providing relief from the
emissions associated with gas powered vehicles and to become a leader in the
emerging light electric vehicle industry. The Company's objective is to leverage
its proprietary technology and name recognition to serve a number of high
potential markets in the electric bicycle, electric scooter, and other light
electric vehicle transportation industries. Since the Company's management
believed that the primary barrier to widespread use of electric vehicles was
their high cost, the Company's activity and revenue was initially derived from
development contracts from domestic government agencies and a foreign private
entity. These contracts were set up to develop low-cost Zero Air Pollution (or
ZAP) type electric vehicles. The Company continues to focus its research efforts
on making electric vehicles cost effective, while developing an international
distribution network for personal vehicle products.
The Company is developing proprietary technologies that are important elements
of the ZAP brand of personal electric vehicles. Each of these components will be
marketed under the ZAP brand name. In addition to new electric vehicles, ZAP is
currently focusing its development efforts on a new generation of microprocessor
drive controllers. The Company intends to further expand its technological
expertise through an aggressive plan of acquisitions of companies with exciting
new products in the Electrical Vehicle Industry and strategic alliances with
certain manufacturers.
ZAP is also initiating programs in the alternate energy market.
B. Business of Issuer
The Company's business strategy has been to develop, acquire and commercialize
electric vehicles and electric vehicle power systems, that have fundamental
practical and environmental advantages over available internal combustion modes
of transportation, that can be produced commercially on an economically
competitive basis. In 2000, the Company continued to enhance and broaden its
electric vehicle product line.
The Company manufactures an electric motor system that is sold as a kit to be
installed by the customer on their own bicycle. The system was designed to
assist the rider during more difficult riding situations, rather than as a
replacement for pedaling. The Company also installs the motor system on
specially designed bicycles that the Company has manufactured under contract.
The completed bicycles, with motor, are then sold to the customer. Additionally,
the Company produces the electric scooter, known as the ZAPPY(R), which is
manufactured by the Company, using parts manufactured by various subcontractors.
The Company is the U.S. distributor of the Electricycle(TM) scooter that is
imported from Taiwan. Additionally, the Company is a distributor of an electric
motorcycle known as the Lectra(TM). The Company also has agreements to
distribute the Electric Pedi-Cab, the E-Kart, an electric go-kart, and the
Lepton, an Italian manufactured electric motor scooter.
The Company manufactures several electric motor vehicle kits. The electric motor
kit manufacturing and installation of the motor systems to the bicycles is done
at its Sebastopol location. The electric motors are purchased from an
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original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the auto and air-conditioning industry.
The Company is primarily using one company for its motors, although there are
other companies that could be used with slight modifications to the motor
support brackets. The batteries are standard batteries used in the computer
industry for power interrupt systems. The electronic system uses standard
electronic components. The Company has developed long-term purchase arrangements
with its key vendors.
The Company has been granted exclusive market rights in selective electric
vehicle markets from Evercel Corporation in exchange for specifying the
Evercel(TM) battery in an electric vehicle made by the Company. The Company has
no other contractual agreements with any of its other vendors.
Environmental Initiatives and Legislation
Federal legislation was enacted to promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles,
including electric vehicles. Several states have also adopted legislation that
sets mandates for the introduction of electric vehicles. In 2003 the State of
California will require that 4% of the cars offered for sale are electric.
However, there is strong political opposition to this mandate. Other states,
such as the State of Arizona, currently offer tax credits for electric vehicles.
Foreign countries have also initiated either mandates or incentives for electric
vehicles or are planning such programs in the future. As ZAP commercializes new
transportation technology, it has been required to expend Company resources in
educating legislators of the benefits of these vehicles. On January 1, 2000, a
new law that was sponsored by ZAP and creates guidelines for the legalized use
of light electric scooters such as the ZAPPY(R) went into effect in the State of
California.
In May 2000, the Company received a $67,000 grant from the California Energy
Commission (CEC) for a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) demonstration. The
grant is one of only four sponsored by the CEC, funding which comes from the
State's Petroleum Violation Escrow Account. The funding was used to purchase
seven NEVs that will be used within the City of Sebastopol, California by City
employees, rented by tourists and visitors, and for testing as a downtown
shuttle service.
Although many government agencies are concerned about rising global air
pollution, it is expected that the Company will need to continue to expend
considerable resources in the future in the governmental process, and there
cannot be assurance that the current favorable governmental climate for these
zero emission vehicles will remain in the future.
Research and Product Development
The nature of the Company's business has required and will continue to require
expenditures for research and product development. The development and
introduction of new products are essential to establishing and maintaining
competitive advantage. A series of exciting and innovative products have been
developed or were under development in 2000. For some of the new introductions
the Company has entered into exclusive distribution arrangements with the
manufacturers. During the current year, the Company has developed or arranged
for the distribution of the following Products:
ZAPPY(R) JR.-Which was designed specifically for kids six to ten, it was modeled
after the very popular ZAPPY adult electric scooter. The ZAPPY JR. is the only
electric scooter on the market targeted to this demographic segment. It answers
the demand for a safer electric scooter for younger children. With a top speed
of 8MPH, a hand brake, and a molded plastic body, ZAPPY JR. is specifically
designed to be a toy for kids, not for adults.
ZAPPY TURBO - The new ZAPPY TURBO is an improved version of the Company's ZAPPY
folding electric scooter. The ZAPPY TURBO's new electric propulsion system
offers improved acceleration and hill climbing, and has a "hi-performance" mode
that allows the scooter to reach speeds of 19.5 MPH.
SWIMMY (TM)- Which was designed to give swimmers and snorkelers a boost in the
open water or to enjoy in a pool. It's as simple as grabbing onto the handles
and pulling a switch for an effortless ride through the water with a quiet
electrical assist. While ZAP already manufactures a Sea Scooter for scuba
divers, the strong interest in this product received thus far, indicates a
demand for a swimming pool version for children and fitness swimmers. The
Company's new SWIMMY water scooter was recently chosen as a finalist at the
NASDAQ Sports Product of the Year, an annual competition held during the Super
Show in Las Vegas which is owned and operated by the Sporting
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Goods Manufacturers Association. The SeaScooter products were acquired in July
2000, with the acquisition of Acquatic Propulsion Technology.
POWERSKI(R)- This Powerful design offers skaters a new form of transportation,
exercise and pure skating fun. The two-wheeled device pulls the rider like a
water skier via two flexible poles that allow a skiing motion. With a top speed
of 15MPH, the POWERSKI can easily turn any paved surface into a downhill skiing
environment. This device was first developed by Electric Vehicles Systems, an
entity purchased by the Company in the first quarter of 2000.
Lectra Motorbike - Through a recent acquisition, ZAP has one of the only
electric motorcycles in production today. The LECTRA offers superior
acceleration, braking and handling, and the advanced electric drive system is
accurately controlled from the fingertips.
Powerbike(R) - Which is primarily a mountain bike with a new and improved
electric motor attached. It was designed to appeal to the low cost mass
merchant.
Electric Pedi-Cab - This innovative vehicle enables a regular pedi-cab to travel
electronically at speeds of up to 15 MPH. The Company has signed an exclusive
distributor arrangement with the manufacturer of this product.
LEPTON - This electric vehicle is similar to a gas 50cc type scooter with a top
speed of 30 miles per hour. The Company is the distributor for the Italian
scooter company and expects sales primarily in resort and university Localities.
E-Kart - This electric go-kart is especially geared to children. Parents will
feel more comfortable with the battery-powered go-karts because they are easier
starting, do not use fuel, and includes a speed control allowing them to limit
the top speed, from 5 to 28 MPH. Also electric go-karts work well with the
increasingly popular indoor tracks since they don't create any emissions or
noise.
Microprocessor drive controllers- The Company is working to develop a series of
low cost proprietary motor controller microprocessors for all of its electric
vehicles, which is believed to increase efficiency and lower costs of operation.
Company funded research and development expense charged to operations in fiscal
years 2000 and 1999 was $698,800 and $364,600 respectively.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
Materials, parts, supplies and services used in the Company's business are
generally available from a variety of sources. However, interruptions in
production or delivery of these goods could have an adverse impact on the
Company's manufacturing operations.
Licenses, Patents and Trademarks
The Company has a number of patents and trademarks covering its electric
vehicles. The Company was issued its first United States Patent on February 13,
1996 on its electric motor power system for bicycles, tricycles, and scooters
(Patent #5,491,390). On September 30, 1997, the Company was issued its second
United States Patent on its electric motor system (Patent #5,671,821). On
December 15, 1998, the Company was issued a third United States Patent for its
ZAPPY scooter (Patent #5,848,660). On November 14, 2000, The Company was issued
a design patent on its ZAPPY(R) scooter (Des. No. 433,718).
ZAP also holds several trademarks: the trademark ZAP(R)was assigned to the
Company on September 23, 1994, (Reg. No. 1,794,866); the ELECTRICRUIZER(R)mark
was registered on April 2, 1999 (Reg. No. 2,248,753); the ZAPPY(R)mark was
registered on March 21, 2000 (Reg No. 2,330,894); the POWERBIKE(R)mark was
registered on June 1, 1999 under (Reg. No. 2,248,753). The trademark
ZAPWORLD.COM(R)was registered on July 25, 2000 (Reg.No. 2,371,240); the
trademark ZAP Electric Vehicle Outlet(R)was registered on March 28, 2000 ( Reg.
No. 2,335,090) and the mark Zero Air Pollution(R)was registered on February 28,
2000 (Reg No. 2,320,346).
The Company also acquired two patents as the result of the emPower acquisition
in December, 1999. One patent was for the powered roller skates (Patent
#6,059,062) and another for the powered skateboard (Patent #6,050,357).
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The company acquired all of the assets of Electric Vehicles Systems Inc,
including the PowerSki(R), trademark (registration #2,224,640) and two U.S.
Patents, (Patent #5,735,361) and (Patent #5,913,373). The Company also has a
patent for the Powered Scooter (Patent #115,434). With the purchase of Aquatic
Propulsion Technology Inc., on July 1, 2000, the Company acquired the following
five patents: submersible marine vessel issued June 13, 1995 (Patent
#5,423,278), personal submersible marine vehicle issued June 3, 1997 (Patent #
5,634,423), submersible marine vessel issued on April 19, 1994 (Patent #
5,303,666) scuba scooter issued on May 31, 1994, (Patent Des 347,418) scuba
scooter issued June 6, 1995 (Patent Des 359,022). The Company also has several
copyright registrations for various advertisements that it uses to promote its
products.
The Company has an exclusive licensing agreement with Lucas Films Licensing
Division for the use of the trade name STARWARSTM and STAPTM in the
classification of electric scooters.
Backlog
The Company has a $6.4 million backlog of orders and purchase contracts in hand
for electric vehicles as of March 26, 2001. The Company expects to fill its
entire backlog within the current fiscal year.
Competitive Conditions
The competition to develop and market electric vehicles has increased during the
last year and is expected to continue to increase. The electric bicycle industry
has four (4) major manufacturers and a large group of small companies. The major
manufacturers are Honda, Suzuki, Sanyo and Yamaha. They mainly sell products to
Japan and Europe. The other group of manufacturers is much smaller in size and
sales volume. These manufacturers have products that sell into the U.S.,
European, and Asian markets. In order to penetrate the vast Asian market, the
Company formed a joint venture in 2000 with Ningbo Topp Industrial Co. Ltd of
China to manufacture and distribute electrical vehicles in China.
There are also other manufactures, both large and small, of personal electric
vehicles. The principal competitive advantages of the Company are its ownership
of fundamental technology, its ability to be a low cost manufacturer through
domestic and international connections, and its distribution network. In order
to ensure that the Company can maintain its competitive cost advantage, plans
are under way to transition nearly all of its production facilities to lower
cost Taiwanese outside contract manufacturers. It is anticipated that by the end
of the second quarter of 2001 this goal should be affected. Such a move will
also enable the Company to concentrate on its marketing and sales efforts. The
Company also currently benefits from its high name recognition in the electric
vehicle industry coupled with a rapidly developing business on its Internet
website ZAPWORLD.COM. The Company offers one of the broadest lines of personal
electric vehicles currently available. According to published reports, the
Company believes it currently holds the leading electric bicycle and scooter
market position in the United States.
Employees
As of March 26, 2001, the Company had a total of 81 employees. This is an
increase of 3 employees from 2000. The Company's performance is substantially
dependent upon the services of its executive officers and other key employees,
as well as on its ability to recruit, retain and motivate other officers and key
employees. Competition for qualified personnel is intense and there are a
limited number of people with knowledge of and experience in the electric
vehicle industry. The loss of services of any of its officers or key employees,
or its inability to hire and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees,
will harm the Company's business.
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Item 2. Description of Property.
The chart below contains a summary of our principal facilities.
Location Use Number of Square Feet
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117 Morris Street Office and Motor Assembly 6,500
111 Morris Street Machine Shop 3,000
7190 Keating Production 10,000
6780 Depot Office, Production, and R & D 5,000
6784 Depot Engineering 4,200
2715 Hyde Street Retail/Rental Store 8,000
984 SW 13th Court Office, Distribution and Warranty Center 3,100
All of the above buildings, except Hyde Street in San Francisco, California and
984 SW 13th Court, Pompano Beach, Florida, are located in Sebastopol,
California. The Company leases all of its manufacturing, research and office
facilities. All of the leases are term leases and none include options to
purchase. The Company's property consists primarily of manufacturing equipment
and office computer systems. It is management's opinion that the Company's
insurance policies cover all insurance requirements of the landlords. The
Company owns the basic tools, machinery and equipment necessary for the conduct
of its production, research and development, and vehicle prototyping activities.
Management believes that the above facilities are generally adequate for present
operations. In the fourth quarter of 2000, the Company decided to close its
retail outlet and to use the experience gained to promote franchising
activities. The Hyde Street location, whose lease expires at the end of the
first quarter of 2001, has been sublet to an outside third party. The Company is
coordinating with various individuals to franchise several retail stores in
California by the end of second quarter of 2001.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is currently involved in a lawsuit against Mastershine USA, Inc.,
and its related affiliates and subsidiaries ("Mastershine"), over alleged
copyright, patent, and trademark infringement regarding Mastershine's
importation and sale of electric scooters that are substantially similar to the
Company's ZAPPY(R) electric scooter. Upon the discovery of Mastershine's
potentially infringing electric scooters, an attempt was made to negotiate a
business solution. Prior to a business solution , however, Mastershine filed a
lawsuit in December 2000 in federal court seeking declaratory relief. Since that
time the Company has filed a cross-complaint seeking unspecified damages and
equitable relief, and has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against
Mastershine.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the year-end December 31, 2000.
Part II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters
The Company's Common Stock has been listed in the NASDQ Small Cap stock exchange
under the symbol "ZAPP" since May 22, 2000. From March 11, 1998 to May 22, 2000,
the Company's Common Stock was listed on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the
symbol "ZAPP". Before this there was no public market for the Company's Common
Stock.
As of March 26, 2001, there were 6,039,817 shares of Common Stock outstanding
held by 1,911 shareholders. The following table sets forth the high and low
prices of the Common Stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board through the
second quarter of 2000, and the high and low prices per share as reported on the
NASDQ Small Cap Stock exchange for the third quarter of 2000 through March 26,
2001.
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2001 2000 1999
High Low High Low High Low
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(through
3/26/2001)
First Quarter . . . . . $3.06 $1.28 $10.00 $8.00 $4.375 $3.0625
Second Quarter . . . . - - 6.00 5.4375 8.75 4.25
Third Quarter . . . . . - - 5.875 5.3125 6.875 5.00
Fourth Quarter. . . . . - - 3.25 2.50 18.25 5.00
Dividend Policy
The Company has not declared or paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock and
presently intends to retain its future earnings, if any, to fund the development
of its business and, therefore does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in
the future
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
Since inception in 1994, the Company has issued or sold unregistered securities
in the amounts, at the times, for the consideration and pursuant to the
exemptions from registration provided by the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Act"), as follows:
On June 1, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
company granted options to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock to employees.
On June 24, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company granted an option to purchase 12,000 shares of common stock to a
consultant and granted an option to purchase 161,300 shares of common stock to
employees. We also issued 3,422 shares of common stock to discharge outstanding
debts.
On July 19, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company issued 1,027 shares of common stock to a consultant and issued 3,400
shares of common stock to discharge an outstanding debt.
On July 19, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act and an
exemption provided by Rule 701 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act, the
Company granted options to purchase 261,500 shares of common stock to employees.
In July 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act and in
connection with the acquisition of Acquatic Propulsion Technology, Inc., a
Bahaman corporation, the Company issued 120,000 shares of Common Stock to the
shareholders of Acquatic Propulsion Technology, Inc.
In July 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company sold 3,000 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock to investors for an
aggregate purchase price of $3,000,000. In connection with this sale the Company
issued warrants to purchase 816,666 shares of our Common Stock.
On September 12, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act,
the Company issued 800 shares of common stock to employees.
On October 6, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company granted options to purchase 7,100 shares of common stock to consultants
and issued 10,940 shares of common stock pursuant to a consulting agreement and
a joint venture marketing agreement.
On October 6, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act and
an exemption provided by Rule 701 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act, the
Company granted options to purchase 9,500 shares of common stock to employees.
In October 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act and in
connection with the acquisition of the assets of EMB, Inc., the Company issued
140,000 shares of Common Stock.
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In October 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company sold 2,000 shares of Series A-2 Preferred Stock to investors for an
aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000. In connection with this sale we issued
warrants to purchase 368,323 shares of our common stock.
On December 7, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company granted options to purchase 12,500 shares of common stock to consultants
and issued 2,300 shares of common stock to employees.
On December 7, 2000, pursuant to an exemption under Section 4(2) of the Act, the
Company issued 2,250 shares of common stock to consultants.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis.
Overview
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without
limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased levels of
competition for the products and technological changes, the company's dependence
upon third party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks
detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company designs, assembles, manufactures and distributes electric bicycle
power kits, electric bicycles and tricycles, electric scooters, electric
motorcycles, and other electric transportation vehicles.
The Company sells its electric vehicles to retail customers, international
distributors, law enforcement agencies, electric utility companies, bicycle
dealerships, motorsport dealers, its dealers and mail order catalogs. Products
are also available for purchase on the Company's Internet site, which is
ZAPWORLD.COM. The Company sells to mail order catalogs and selected customers on
various credit terms. Many of the smaller dealerships are sold a on cash on
delivery basis. The Internet and retail sales are primarily paid for with a
credit card or personal check before shipment of the product.
The Company's overall goal is to dominate the personal electric vehicle industry
market. This goal will be obtained by a strategy of distribution and acquisition
while focusing on a program of "Five P's," which include Production, Product,
(Market) Penetration, Personnel, and Profitability. The Company's primary growth
strategy is to increase net sales by augmenting its marketing and sales force,
by increasing distribution channels through mass retail organizations and
wholesale distributors both domestically and overseas, by setting up and
acquiring retail outlet stores that specialize in electric vehicle
transportation as well as franchise stores to assist in the retail arena.
Strategic alliances with leaders in the industry are also of equal importance.
The Company intends to increase its production capability to meet the increasing
demand for its product. The Company will continue to develop the products so
that it is the low cost leader in the industry. Product improvements, new
product introductions, and the expansion of the ZAP electric outlet franchise
network will continue to enlarge ZAP's presence in the electric vehicle
industry. The Company intends to move the majority of its production activities
overseas to contract manufacturers, which will maximize cost savings and enable
it to focus on sales and distribution of its products.
In order to affect its plan, the Company completed the following acquisitions
and strategic alliances during the year 2000:
1. Acquired Electric Vehicles Systems, Inc. which provided the Company with
access to the patented technology for the Powerski(R). The Powerski is a
recreational transportation product for inline skating that the Company
began marketing in the second quarter of 2000.
2. Alliance with the battery developer Evercel. An agreement was signed to
jointly produce a line of premium products using the best of ZAPWORLD's
technology combined with EVERCEL's premium Nickel-Zinc batteries. Under
the terms of the agreement, ZAPWORLD will install EVERCEL's premium
performance Nickel-zinc battery in a high-end version of ZAP's LECTRA (R)
electric motorcycle.
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3. The Company signed a two year agreement with Smith and Wesson to provide
bicycles manufactured by S&W with the patented ZAPWORLD .COM electric
motor system. These bikes will be targeted to law enforcement agencies.
4. Acquisition of Aquatic Propulsion Technology, Inc. (APT) a Florida
electric sea scooter company. Under terms of the agreement ZAPWORLD
acquired all technology, assets, current operations and shares of APT in
exchange for common stock of ZAPWORLD. APT holds five patents and
manufactures an electric vehicle that is designed to pull a diver or
swimmer through the water. Its patented design incorporates a battery
powered propulsion system offering silent operation and zero emissions. By
grasping the handles and squeezing on the trigger the user is pulled along
the surface or even underwater. The scooter stops automatically when the
trigger is released. The scooters are used for ocean diving and
snokereling and as a recreational device for swimming pools and lakes.
5. The acquisition of Electric Motorbike Inc. (EMB) was completed in October,
2000. EMB first developed the LECTRA motorcycle in 1996. The LECTRA is
believed to be the only production-ready electric motorcycle in the world.
Under the terms of the agreement, ZAP acquired all of the assets,
technology, engineering capabilities and customer contacts from EMB.
6. Co-Marketing agreement with Lucas LTD for scooters and console video game.
Under the terms of the Agreement both parties have agreed to co-market the
latest ZAP scooters and Lucas Learning console Game, Star Wars (R) Super
Bombad Racing.
7. The Company also signed exclusive distribution agreements with the
manufacturers of electric motor scooters, electric go-karts and electric
pedi-cabs.
As a result of the above arrangements completed in 2000, the Company feels it is
well positioned to be a dominant force in the electric vehicle marketplace for
the next few years. With the introduction of the new products plus the existing
line, the Company believes that it can satisfy a wide range of consumer
interests.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2000 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1999
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2000 were $12.4 million compared to
$6.4 million in the prior year, an increase of $6 million or 93%. The Company
experienced such a dramatic increase due to a vastly expanded customer base with
larger retailers and distributors plus the addition of new products in 2000.
Fourth quarter sales for 2000 increased $2.3 million over the fourth quarter in
1999, which can be attributable to exceptionally strong holiday sales. Internet
sales were $602,800 and $259,100 in 2000 and 1999 respectively. This represented
a 134% increase for 2000. A total of $1.1 million in products was sold to one
customer during the year ended December 31, 2000, representing 9% of sales. In
the year ended December 31, 1999, $680,000, or 11% of net sales, was sold to one
customer.
Gross profit. Gross profit increased as a percentage of net sales to 37% from
31% during the year ended December 31, 2000. The increase is primarily due to
product mix and is also the result of the Company's emphasis to improve product
margins through greater cost controls and production efficiencies. It should
also be noted that the gross profit percentage in 1999 was adversely impacted as
the result of a one-time sale to a large distributor at a significant discount
in the third quarter of 1999.
Selling. Selling expenses in 2000 were $2.2 million. This was an increase of
$1million or 83% from $1.2 million in 1999. As a percentage of sales, selling
expenses remained consistent at 18% for both 2000 and 1999. This increase was
due to higher salaries and benefits as a result of expanding sales and marketing
personnel and greater expenses for marketing and promotional items.
General and administrative expenses for 2000 were $3.8 million as compared to
$1.9 million in 1999, which represents an increase of $1.9 million over 1999. As
a percentage of sales, the General and Administrative Expenses remained fairly
consistent at 30% of sales for 2000 and 1999. The current year's increase was
due to higher salaries and benefits, greater expenses for consulting and
temporary labor, higher depreciation and amortization expenses as a result of
the current year acquisitions, increased general and liability insurance
premiums which are partially calculated on net sales for the year and finally
due to higher rent expense.
8
Research and development was $698,800 in 2000 as compared to $364,600 in 1999,
which represents a $334,200 or 92% increase. As a percentage of net sales,
Research and Development remained consistent at 6% in 2000 and 1999. The overall
increase during the year was due to higher salary expense and greater R&D
activities.
Other income increased $188,000 from $81,000 in 1999 to $269,000 in 2000. This
increase can be attributed to $121,000 for higher interest earned on a
commercial paper money market fund from the proceeds of the issuance of
Preferred Stock. Also the Company received a $67,000 grant during the year from
a state agency for a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle demonstration.
Interest Expense was $20,700 for the year ended 2000, which represents a
$246,000 decrease from $267,000 in 1999, which is the result of lower
outstanding debt in 2000.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 1999 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1998
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1999 were $6.4 million compared to
$3.5 million in the prior year, an increase of $2.9 million or 83%. The increase
in sales was due to greater acceptance of ZAP products in the marketplace.
Internet sales were $259,100 and $57,100 in 1999 and 1998 respectively. This
represented a 354% increase for 1999. A total of $680,100 in products was sold
to one customer during the year ended December 31, 1999, representing 11% of
sales. In the year ended December 31, 1998, $617,000, or 18% of net sales, was
sold to one customer.
Gross profit. Gross profit decreased as a percentage of net sales to 31% from
32%. The gross profit percentage decrease of 1% is largely due to a one-time
sale to a large distributor at a significant discount in the third quarter of
1999. Direct materials were 58% of net sales for the year ended December 31,
1998, as compared to 59% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Selling. Selling expenses in 1999 were $1.2 million This was an increase of
$219,000 or 22 % from 1998 to 1999. Due to greater market acceptance through
ZAP's distribution channels, selling expenses as a percentage of sales decreased
from 28% to 18% of sales. Costs increased as a result of additional personnel
being added to the sales force.
General and administrative expenses for 1999 were $1.9 million. This is an
increase of $965,800 or 100% over 1998. As a percentage of sales, general and
administrative expense increased from 28% to 30% of net sales. Expense increases
during 1999 as compared to 1998 occurred due to added personnel in the
administrative and accounting areas. Additionally, legal expenses of $300,000
were incurred in 1999 relating to acquisition activities and patent issues.
Research and development was $364,600 in 1999 as compared to $202,600 in 1998,
an 80% increase. As a percentage of net sales, Research and Development remained
consistent at 6% in 1999 and 1998. The Company invested in developing new
electric vehicle products and tooling that were expected to lower manufacturing
costs and broaden the ZAP product line in 2000.
Other income increased $81,000 in 1999 over 1998. This 100% increase can be
attributed to interest earned on a commercial paper money fund from the proceeds
of private placement investments.
Interest Expense increased $167,000, 166% in 1999 over 1998. This increase is
due to higher outstanding debt in 1999.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
The Company used cash from operations of $3.7 million and $1.5 million during
the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 respectively. Cash used in operations
in 2000 was the result of the net loss incurred for the year of $1.9 million,
offset by net non-cash expenses of $725,000, and the net change in operating
assets and liabilities resulting in a further cash use of $2.5 million . Cash
used in operations in 1999 was the result of the net loss incurred for the year
of $1.7 million, which was offset by net non-cash expenses of $636,000, and the
net change in assets and liabilities resulting in a further use of cash of
$407,000.
9
Investing activities used cash of $528,000 during the year ended 2000. Investing
activities used cash for the purchase of fixed assets, additional capitalized
patent costs, intangibles and the purchase Electric Motorbike, Inc. In the year
ended December 31, 1999, investing activities provided cash of $602,000 which
was principally due to proceeds from the emPower acquisition.
Financing activities provided cash of $4.5 million and $3.6 million during the
years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. In 2000, the Company
received $4.5 million in proceeds from the issuance of $5 million of Convertible
Preferred Stock to a small group of private investors. The stock may be
converted into common stock over a three-year period at a specified price, which
is contained in the Securities Purchase Agreement between ZAPWORLD.COM and Union
Atlantic. A dividend is also attached to the stock at a rate of 6% per annum.
The dividend is payable in common stock or cash at the discretion of the Company
on June 30 each year or when the preferred stock is converted into common
shares. The investors also received warrants that expire in five years to
purchase an additional 1.2 million shares of common stock at an exercise price
ranging from $5.43 to $5.98. In 1999, cash was provided by the sale of common
stock in the amount of $1.8 million. Cash provided by the sale of stock in 1999
was partially used to extinguish notes payable to individuals of $361,900. At
December 31, 2000 the Company had cash of $3.5 million as compared to $3.2
million at December 31, 1999. The Company's working capital at December 31, 2000
was $7.1 million compared to $4.5 million at December 31, 1999. The increase in
cash and working capital is primarily due to financing provided by private
placement investments.
The Company believes existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to
meet its operating requirements for at least the next twelve months, however the
Company may sell additional equity or debt securities to further enhance its
liquidity position.
In February 2001, the Company filed a request with the Securities and Exchange
Commission to raise up to $12 million through the offering of 2.4 million shares
of common stock at a price of $5.00 per share. The Company intends to use the
proceeds for the purposes of expanding their sales force, increasing their
marketing and distribution capacities, expanding domestic and international
business operations, acquisitions, working capital and for general corporate
purposes.
The sale of additional securities could result in further dilution of the
Company's stockholders percentage ownership.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
The Company's business is subject to seasonality influences. Sales volume in
this industry typically slows down during the winter months of November through
March in the U.S. However, the Company is marketing worldwide and is not
impacted by U.S. seasonality.
Inflation
The Company's raw materials are sourced from stable cost competitive industries.
As such, the Company does not foresee any material inflationary trends for its
raw material sources. However, with the low unemployment rate currently seen in
Sonoma County, California, the Company expects that current wage rates will be
driven up due to competitive pressures from other local manufacturing companies.
Item 7. Financial Statements
10
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
ZAPWORLD.COM
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the two years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe 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 consolidated financial position of
ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for the two years then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
GRANT THORNTON LLP
San Francisco, California
March 9, 2001
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ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31,2000
(in thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 3,543
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $53,000 1,613
Inventories 2,898
Prepaid expenses and other assets 696
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Total current assets 8,750
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET 510
OTHER ASSETS
Patents and trademarks, less accumulated amortization 1,432
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization 2,023
Deposits and other 112
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Total other assets 3,567
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Total assets $ 12,827
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 398
Accrued liabilities and customer deposits 1,167
Current maturities of long-term debt 99
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases 32
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Total current liabilities 1,696
OTHER LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, less current maturities 95
Obligations under capital leases, less current maturities 31
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126
COMMITMENT
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, authorized 10,000 shares of no par value;
issued and outstanding 4 shares 1,812
Common stock, authorized 20,000 shares of no par value;
issued and outstanding 5,816 shares 19,117
Accumulated deficit (9,664)
Unearned compensation (42)
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11,223
Less: notes receivable from shareholders (218)
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Total stockholders' equity 11,005
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 12,827
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-2
ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2000 1999
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Net sales $ 12,443 $ 6,437
Cost of goods sold 7,860 4,446
Gross profit 4,583 1,991
Operating expenses
Selling 2,204 1,187
General and administrative 3,824 1,945
Research and development 699 365
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6,727 3,497
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Loss from operations (2,144) (1,506)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (21) (267)
Other income 269 81
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248 (186)
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Loss before income taxes (1,896) (1,692)
Provision for income taxes 1 1
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NET LOSS $ (1,897) $ (1,693)
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Net loss attributable to common shares
Net loss $ (1,897) $ (1,693)
Preferred dividend (2,649) -
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$ (4,546) $ (1,693)
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Net loss per common share
Basic and diluted $ (0.85) $ (0.43)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 5,362 3,928
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-3
ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999
(in thousands)
Convertible Unearned Note Receivable
Preferred Stock Common Stock Accumulated Compensation From
Shares Amount Shares Amount Deficit & Services Shareholder Total
------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ---------- ----------- -----
Balance, January 1, 1999 - $ - 2,665 $ 3,811 (3,425) $ - $ - $ 386
Issuance of common stock
Cash 30 178 178
Private placement, net of expense
of $614 746 1,721 1,721
Acquisitions 280 2,264 2,264
Advance to retail stores &
technology co.'s 58 406 406
Employee stock purchase plan 1 6 6
Repurchase of shares (2) (11) (11)
Services 27 141 141
Litigation settlement 9 50 50
Conversion of Debt 165 665 665
Exercise of employee stock options 559 423 423
Exercise of non-employee stock options 571 2,000 2,000
Fair value of stock options granted to
employees - 1 1
Fair value of stock options and warrants
issued to non-employees - 135 135
Stock options and warrants issued for
future services - 263 (127) 136
Amortization of unearned compensation 31 31
Note Receivable from shareholders (285) (285)
Net loss (1,693) (1,693)
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Balance, December 31, 1999 - - 5,109 12,053 (5,118) (96) (285) 6,554
Issuance of convertible preferred stock
Series A-1 preferred stock, net of 3 2,705 2,705
issuance cost of $295
Series A-2 preferred stock, net of 2 1,808 1,808
issuance cost of $192
Common Stock warrants issued with - (2,292) - 2,292 -
preferred stock
Beneficial conversion feature of - 2,539 2,539
preferred stock
Deemed dividend from preferred stock (2,539) (2,539)
Issuance of common stock
Cash 3 14 14
Acquisitions 260 1,522 1,522
Advance to retail stores &
technology co.'s 10 50 50
Employee stock purchase plan 1 10 10
Services 11 42 42
Employee compensation 5 27 27
Preferred stock conversion (1) (409) 250 409 -
Cashless conversion of warrants 71 -
Exercise of employee stock options 84 96 96
Exercise of non-employee stock options 12 63 63
Amortization of unearned compensation 54 54
Payment on notes receivable 67 67
Dividend declared on preferred stock (110) (110)
Net loss (1,897) (1,897)
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Balance, December 31, 2000 4 $ 1812 5,816 $19,117 $(9,664) $ (42) $ (218) $ 11,005
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-4
ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (1,897) $ (1,693)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 629 124
Issuance of common stock for services rendered 42 141
Issuance of common stock for litigation settlement - 50
Issuance of stock options for services rendered - 135
Noncash charges and settlement of debt - 156
Amortization of fair value of warrants 54 31
Changes in:
Receivables (1,260) (69)
Inventories (1,073) (878)
Prepaid expenses and other (393) 24
Deposits (18) (13)
Accounts payable (545) 312
Accrued liabilities and customer deposits 799 218
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Net cash used in operating activities (3,662) (1,462)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (239) (188)
Purchase of Electric Motorbike, Inc. (100) -
Purchase of American Scooter and Cycle Rental - (70)
Purchase of Big Boy Bicycles - (15)
Proceeds from emPower acquisition - 1,033
Purchase of intangibles (209) (66)
Payment advances for acquisitions - (72)
Issuance of note receivable - (20)
Payments on note receivable 20 -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (528) 602
Cash flows from financing activities:
Sale of preferred stock, net of preferred stock offering costs 4,513 -
Sale of common stock, net of stock offering costs 14 1,813
Issuance of common stock under employee purchase plan 10 6
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - (362)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 159 2,423
Repurchase of common stock - (11)
Advances on note receivable to shareholder - (285)
Proceeds from payment of note receivable from shareholder 67 -
Payments on obligations under capital leases (13) (15)
Principal repayments on long-term debt (201) -
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Net cash provided by financing activities 4,549 3,569
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NET INCREASE IN CASH 359 2,709
Cash, beginning of year 3,184 475
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Cash, end of year $ 3,543 $ 3,184
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-5
ZAPWORLD.COM
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2000 1999
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Supplemental cash flow information:
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Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 21 $ 115
Income taxes 1 1
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of debt into common stock - 475
Conversion of accounts payable into common stock - 35
Equipment acquired through capital lease obligations 27 27
Notes payable used to exercise stock options - 32
Issuance of common stock upon acquisition of Electric Motorbike, Inc.,
and Aquatic Propulsion Technology 1,522 -
Issuance of common stock upon acquisition of American Scooter
and Cycle Rental, Big Boy Bicycles, and emPower Corporation - 2,264
Assets and liabilities recognized upon acquisition of Electric Motorbike,
Inc. and Aquatic Propulsion Technology
Inventories 100 -
Property and equipment 78 -
Other assets 19 -
Patent 196 -
Goodwill 1,991 -
Accounts payable 201 -
Advances from ZAPWORLD 206 -
Assets and liabilities recognized upon acquisition of American
Scooter and Cycle Rental, Big Boy Bicycles, and emPower Corporation
Cash - 1,033
Inventories - 214
Prepaid expenses and other - 56
Property and equipment - 70
Patent - 1,155
Accounts payable - 131
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
F-6
ZAPWORLD.COM and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2000 and 1999
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ZAPWORLD.COM ("the Company"), formerly the ZAP Power Systems, was incorporated
in California in September, 1994. The Company designs, manufactures, and
distributes electric bicycle power kits, electric bicycles and tricycles, and
other low power electric transportation vehicles. Company products are sold
directly to end-users and to distributors throughout the United States.
1. Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, ZAPWORLD Stores, Inc., and
emPower Corporation. All significant inter-company transactions and
balances have been eliminated.
2. Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes income when products are shipped.
3. Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of raw materials, work-in-process, and
finished goods and are carried at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out
method) or market.
4. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using
straight-line and accelerated methods over the assets' estimated useful
lives. Costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred;
significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. Estimated useful
lives are as follows:
Machinery and equipment 7 years
Equipment under capital leases 5 years
Demonstration bicycles 2 years
Office furniture and equipment 7 years
Vehicle 5 years
Leasehold improvements 15 years or life of lease,
whichever is shorter
5. Patents and Trademarks
Patents and trademarks consist of costs expended to perfect certain patents
and trademarks acquired and are amortized over ten years.
6. Goodwill
Goodwill consists of the excess consideration paid over net identifiable
assets acquired and is amortized over ten years.
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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
7. Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach
for financial accounting and reporting purposes. Deferred income tax assets
and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial
reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using
the currently enacted tax rates and laws.
8. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions affecting the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The amounts estimated
could differ from actual results.
9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company measures its financial assets and liabilities in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which
the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing
parties. For certain of the Company's financial instruments, including
cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, the carrying amount
approximates fair value because of the short maturities. The fair value of
debt is not determinable due to the terms of the debt and no comparable
market for such note.
10. Net Loss Per Common Share
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted, has been computed using
weighted average common shares outstanding. The potential dilutive
securities of options and warrants of 2,859,000 and 1,304,000 in 2000 and
1999, respectively, and the conversion of preferred stock into common stock
as described in Note I, have been excluded from the dilutive computations,
as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
11. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation arrangements in
accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") No.
25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and complies with disclosure
provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Under APB No. 25, compensation
cost is recognized over the vesting period based on the difference, if any,
on the date of grant between the quoted market price of the Company's stock
and the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock.
12. Segment Information
The Company operates in one reportable segment. The Company's chief
operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer who reviews a
single set of financial data that encompasses the Company's entire
operations for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing
performance.
13. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which defined
derivatives, requires that all derivatives be carried at fair value and
provides for hedge accounting when certain conditions are met. SFAS No.
133, as amended by SFAS No. 137, is effective for the Company in fiscal
2001. Although the Company has not fully assessed the implication of SFAS
No. 133 as amended, the Company does not believe that the adoption of this
statement will have a material effect on its financial condition or results
of operations.
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NOTE B - INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following at December 31, 2000 (thousands):
Raw materials $ 1,960
Work-in-process 78
Finished goods 860
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$ 2,898
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NOTE C - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31, 2000
(thousands):
Machinery and equipment $ 371
Computer equipment 289
Demonstration bicycles 90
Office furniture and equipment 111
Leasehold improvements 94
Vehicle 118
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1,073
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 563
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$ 510
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NOTE D - DEBT
Promissory note payable in monthly installments of $6,000
through June 30, 2001 and $7,000 per month through July 1,
2004. Interest accrues at 10% per year. The note is
convertible into common stock at $5.00 per share and may be
converted on or before December 31, 2000. At December 31,
2000, none of the note principal was converted (thousands). $ 165
Other 29
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194
Less current portion 99
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Long-term debt $ 95
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Installments due on debt principal are as follows
(thousands):
Year ending December 31,
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2001 $ 99
2002 89
2003 6
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$ 194
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NOTE E - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
2000 1999
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Current tax expense (thousands)
Federal $ - $ -
State 1 1
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$ 1 $ 1
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Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Tax loss carryforward $ 2,057 $ 1,820
Inventory capitalization (283) (99)
Other (37) (71)
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1,737 1,650
Less valuation allowance (1,737) (1,650)
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Net deferred tax asset $ - $ -
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The Company has available for carryforward approximately $4,549,000 and
$2,660,000 of federal and state net operating losses, respectively, expiring
through 2020 for federal purposes and 2010 for state purposes. The Tax Reform
Act of 1986 and the California Conformity Act of 1987 impose restrictions on the
utilization of net operating losses in the event of an "ownership change" as
defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. There has been no
determination whether an ownership change, as defined, has taken place.
Therefore, the extent of any limitation has not been ascertained.
A valuation allowance is required for those deferred tax assets that are not
likely to be realized. Realization is dependent upon future earnings during the
period that temporary differences and carryforwards are expected to be
available. Because of the uncertain nature of their ultimate utilization, a full
valuation allowance is recorded against these deferred tax assets. The change in
the valuation allowance at December 31, 2000 and 1999 was $87,000 and $435,000,
respectively.
The difference between the income tax expense at the federal statutory rate and
the Company's effective tax rate is as follows:
December 31,
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2000 1999
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Statutory federal income tax rate 34% 34%
State income tax rate 6 6
Valuation allowance (40) (40)
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-% -%
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NOTE F - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Options to purchase common stock are granted by the Board of Directors under
three Stock Option Plans, referred to as the 1999, 1996 and 1995 plans.
Options granted may be incentive stock options (as defined under Section 422
of the Internal Revenue Code) or nonstatutory stock options. The number of
shares available for grant under the 1999, 1996 and 1995 Plans are
1,500,000, 600,000 and 750,000, respectively. Options are granted at no less
than fair market value on the date of grant, become exercisable as they vest
over a two or three year period, and expire ten years after the date of
grant.
Option activity under the three plans is as follows (thousands, except per
share amounts):
1999 Plan 1996 Plan 1995 Plan
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Number of Exercise Number of Exercise Number of Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
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Outstanding at January 1, 1999 - $ - 364 $1.55 419 $0.56
Granted 481 $6.33 35 $4.06 - -
Exercised (1) $5.00 (259) $1.15 (299) $0.40
Canceled (1) $5.00 (14) $3.50 (50) $1.00
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Outstanding at December 31, 1999 479 $6.34 126 $2.85 70 $0.93
Granted 630 $5.17 - - - -
Exercised (7) $5.00 (52) $1.23 (25) $1.00
Canceled (4) $5.25 - - - -
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Outstanding at December 31, 2000 1,098 $5.71 74 $3.97 45 $1.00
========= =========== ========== =====
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ending
December 31, 2000 and 1999 was $3.52 and $4.33, respectively.
The following information applies to options outstanding at December 31,
2000:
Plan: 1999 1996 1995
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Range of exercise prices $4.12 - $9.87 $1.00 - 5.25 $1.00
Weighted average remaining life (years) 9.15 7.07 5.50
Options exercisable 303,000 72,000 45,000
Weighted average exercise price $5.96 $3.97 $1.00
The Company has adopted the disclosure only provision of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation (SFAS 123)". Accordingly, no compensation expense has been
recognized for stock options issued during 2000 and 1999. Had compensation
cost for the Company's options been based on the fair value of the awards at
the grant date consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company's
net loss and loss per share would have approximated the following proforma
amounts (thousands, except per share amounts):
2000 1999
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Net loss - as reported $ (1,897) $ (1,693)
Net loss - pro forma (3,448) (2,687)
Loss per share - as reported (0.85) (0.43)
Loss per share - pro forma (1.14) (0.68)
The fair value of each option and warrant is estimated on date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions:
2000 1999
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Dividends None None
Expected volatility 72% 86%
Risk free interest rate 6% 6%
Expected life 5 years 5 years
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The Company granted stock options and warrants to purchase common stock to
non-employees of the company. Total granted during 2000 was 1,217,000
consisting of 1,185,000 warrants to preferred shareholders and 32,000 to
other non-employees. The options and warrants have exercise prices ranging
from $5.93 to $5.98. Non-employee options and warrants exercisable at
December 31, 2000 is 1,607,000.
During 1999, the Company granted a total of 1,138,000 options and warrants
to purchase common stock to non-employees consisting of 671,000 in
connection with the private placement, 200,000 in connection with the
emPower acquisition, 100,000 in connection with placement fees and 167,000
to other non-employees. The options and warrants have exercise prices
ranging from $3.02 to $6.36.
The company recorded the non-employee options and grants based on the grant
date for value in accordance with SFAS No. 123. The grant date fair value
of each stock option was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model. The company recorded expense including amortization of unearned
compensation in the amount of $54,000 and $166,000 for the years ended
December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Options and warrant activity for non-employees is as follows (in thousands
except per share amounts):
Weighted
Average
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Outstanding at 1/1/99 126 $4.74
Granted 1,138 4.58
Exercised (571) 3.50
Forfeited (64) 4.75
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Outstanding at 12/31/99 629 5.51
Granted 1,217 5.55
Exercised (83) 5.45
Forfeited (121) 5.51
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Outstanding at 12/31/2000 1,642 $5.37
NOTE G - MAJOR CUSTOMER
During 2000, one customer accounted for $1,112,000 or 9% of the Company's
net sales. During 1999, one customer accounted for $680,000 or 11% of the
Company's net sales.
During 2000, one vendor accounted for $3,054,000 or 44% of the Company's
supplies and materials. During 1999, one vendor accounted for $799,000 or
12% of the Company's supplies and materials.
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NOTE H - COMMITMENT
The Company rents warehouse and office space under operating leases that
expire through 2005. The monthly rent is adjusted annually to reflect the
average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. An option exists to
extend each lease for an additional five- year period. Rent expense under
these leases were $250,000 and $125,000 in 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments on the lease are as follows (thousands):
Year ending December 31,
2001 $ 388
2002 338
2003 332
2004 173
2005 48
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Total $ 1,279
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NOTE I - PREFERRED STOCK
During 2000, the Company issued 3 thousand shares of Preferred Stock Series
A-1 and 2 thousand shares of Preferred Stock Series A-2. Both series are
immediately convertible into common stock at the lesser of the fixed price
of $4.50 for the Series A-1 and $5.91 for the Series A-2 or at the variable
conversion price determined as follows: (1) on or before the first
anniversary date, the amount of 85% of the average of the 3 lowest closing
price over the 22 trading days prior to conversion, (2) thereafter and or
before the second anniversary, the amount of 80% of the average of the 3
lowest closing prices over the 22 days prior to conversion, and (3)
thereafter and on or before the day prior to the third anniversary date, the
amount of 70% of the average of the 3 lowest closing prices over the 45
trading days prior to conversion. Dividends are cumulative and accrue at 6%
per year and payable on June 30th of each year or on conversion date.
Dividends are payable in cash or in common stock at the Company's option.
During the year, 920 shares of preferred stock were converted into common
stock. All preferred stockholders are subject to automatic conversion to
common stock three years from the date of purchase.
During the year, the Company recorded a deemed dividend on preferred stock
of approximately $2.5 million. This is a result of the effective conversion
price of the convertible preferred stock issued during the year being less
than the market price of the common stock on the date of the transaction.
All deemed dividends related to the transaction have been recognized during
the year as a result of all preferred stock being immediately convertible at
the discretion of the holder.
In connection with the issuance of preferred stock, the Company granted
1,185,000 warrants to purchase common stock. The warrants are immediately
exercisable and have exercise prices ranging from $5.43 to $5.98.
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NOTE J - ACQUISITIONS
In October 2000, the Company purchased all assets of Electric Motorbike Inc.
("EMB") and assumed certain liabilities. The Company issued 140,000 shares
of common stock at $5.68 and paid $100,000 in cash. The purchase price was
allocated to assets acquired based on their estimated fair value. Results of
operations for EMB have been included with those of the Company for the
periods subsequent to the date of acquisition. Pro forma information is not
presented as they are not significant.
The purchase price of EMB was allocated as follows (thousands):
Inventory $ 51
Goodwill 960
Advances from ZAPWORLD (63)
Liabilities assumed (53)
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$ 895
Consideration paid (thousands):
Cash $ 100
Common stock 795
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$ 895
In July 2000, the Company purchased all assets of Aquatic Propulsion Technology,
Inc. ("APT") and assumed certain liabilities. The Company issued 120,000 shares
of common stock at $6.05 per share. The purchase price was allocated to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.
Results of operations for APT have been included with those of the Company for
periods subsequent to the date of acquisition. Pro forma information is not
presented as they are not significant.
The purchase price of APT was allocated as follows (thousands):
Inventory $ 49
Property & equipment 78
Patents 196
Other assets 19
Goodwill 1,031
Note payable assumed (356)
Advances from ZAPWORLD (143)
Liabilities assumed (148)
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$ 726
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Consideration paid (thousands):
Common stock $ 726
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Item 8 Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
During our two most recent fiscal years our principal independent accountant has
neither resigned (or declined to stand for re-election) nor been dismissed.
Part III
Item 9 Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
MANAGEMENT
Directors and Management
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Name Age Position
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Gary Starr 45 Director, Chief Executive Officer
Robert Swanson 53 Director, Chairman of the Board
Doug Wilson 40 Director
William Evers 73 Director
Lee S. Sannella, M.D. 84 Director
Harry Kraatz 51 Director
Andrew Hutchins 40 Vice President Operations
Scott Cronk 35 Vice President Business Development
Joni Arellanes 45 Corporate Secretary
Gary Starr has been a director and executive officer since our inception in
1994, and our Chief Executive Officer since September 1999. Mr. Starr has been
building, designing, and driving electric cars for more than 25 years. In
addition to overseeing the marketing of more than 50,000 electric bicycles and
other electric vehicles, Mr. Starr has invented several solar electric products
and conservation devices. Mr. Starr has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the
University of California, Davis in Environmental Consulting and Advocacy.
Robert E. Swanson has served as Chairman of our board of directors since 1999.
Mr. Swanson is also chairman of the board, sole director, and sole stockholder
of Ridgewood Capital Corporation. Mr. Swanson organized Ridgewood Power, LLC,
formerly known as Ridgewood Power Corporation ("Ridgewood Power"), for the
purposes of, among other things, sponsoring six investment trusts that have
primarily invested in the deregulated electric power industry and in related or
similar infrastructure assets. Mr. Swanson is also chairman of the board of the
Ridgewood Power Growth Fund, and president, registered principal and sole
stockholder of Ridgewood Securities Corporation. Mr. Swanson was a tax partner
at the former New York and Los Angeles law firm of Fulop & Hardee and an officer
in the Investment Division of Morgan Guaranty Trust Company. He is a graduate of
Amherst College and Fordham University Law School.
Doug Wilson has been a director of our company since 1999. Mr. Wilson was a
principal of Monhegan Partners, Inc., which provided acquisition and financial
advisory services for Ridgewood Power and its investment funds from October 1996
until September 1998, at which time he joined Ridgewood Power as Vice President
of Acquisitions. Mr. Wilson has over 14 years of capital markets experience,
including specialization in complex lease and project financing in
energy-related businesses. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the
University of Texas and a Masters degree in Business Administration from the
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
William D. Evers has been a director of our company since 1999. Mr. Evers is a
partner at the law firm of Foley & Lardner and is one of the leading securities
law attorneys in California, specializing in private placements, Section
25102(n) offerings, Small Corporate Offering Registration, Regulation A
Exemptions and Small Business Registrations. He has handled numerous mergers and
acquisitions. Mr. Evers has also has extensive experience in franchising and has
been the CEO or President of various business ventures. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts Degree from Yale University and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University
of California, Berkeley.
Lee Sannella, M.D. has been a director of our company since its inception in
1994. Dr. Sannella has been an active researcher in the fields of alternative
transportation, energy, and medicine for more than 25 years and has been a
founding shareholder in many start-up high technology companies. A graduate of
Yale University, he maintained an active medical practice for many years in
ophthalmology and psychiatry.
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Harry Kraatz became one of our directors on December 7, 2000. Since investing in
our business in 1998, he has provided franchise consulting and certain financial
services. Beginning in June 1986, Mr. Kraatz has been the sole officer and
director of The Embarcadero Group II, and T.E.G. Inc., a franchise management
and financial consulting company located in San Francisco, California. Working
with those companies he has provided consulting services to numerous finance and
franchising companies including Montgomery Medical Ventures, Commonwealth
Associates, Westminster Capital and World Wide Wireless Communications, Inc. He
received a degree from SMSU in 1971.
Andrew Hutchins was appointed Vice President for Operations of our company in
October 1999. He joined our company in December 1996 and since June 1997 has
been our General Manager. Successful as an entrepreneur, Mr. Hutchins started,
developed and managed a retail bicycle business for 11 years prior to selling it
for several times his initial investment. In 1982, Mr. Hutchins received a
Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Business Economics and
Communication Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Scott Cronk was appointed Vice President of Business Development of our company
in December 1999. He was the founder of Electric MotorBike, Inc. and served as
its President from 1995 to 1999. Previously, as Director of Business Development
& International Programs, Mr. Cronk led strategic venturing activities for U.S.
Electricar, Inc. Mr. Cronk has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
Engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute (now Kettering
University) and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the City
University of London, England.
Joni Arellanes has been with us since 1998. Currently the Executive
Administrator to the President, Vice President and CEO, Ms. Arellanes was
appointed our Corporate Secretary in December 2000. Prior to joining our
company, Ms. Arellanes was a program administrator for a certified autodesk
training center program with over 200 locations in the United States and Canada.
Ms. Arellanes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and
Planning from Sonoma State University.
Item 10 Executive Compensation.
The following tables set forth information concerning the compensation we paid
for services rendered during our fiscal years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and
1998, by the Named Executive Officers. The Named Executive Officers are our
company's Chief Executive Officer, regardless of compensation level, and the
other executive officers of our company who each received in excess of $100,000
in total annual salary and bonus for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2000,
1999 and 1998.
Summary Compensation Table
Annual Compensation Long -Term Compensation
Awards Payouts
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Other Restricted Stock
Annual Stock Underlying All Other
Salary Bonus Compensation Award Options LTIP Compen-
/SARs Payouts sation
Name and Principal Position Year ($) ($) ($) ($) (#) ($) ($)
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Gary Starr 1998 35,700
Chief Executive officer 1999 39,500 200 135,000
2000 59,600 700
John Dabels 2000 69,000 700
Former President
James McGreen 1998 37,500
Former President 1999 34,000 200 35,000
The following table shows all individual grants of stock options to the Named
Executive Officers (as defined above) for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2000.
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Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year (Individual Grants)
Name Year Number of % of Total Exercise or Expiration
Options Securities Underlying Options/SARs Granted to Base Price Date
Granted Options/SARs Granted Employees in Fiscal Year ($/Sh)
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John Dabels 2000 200,000 32 4.12 04/15/01
Compensation of Directors
Our directors do not receive any cash compensation for their service on our
Board of Directors, but they may be reimbursed for certain expenses in
connection with their attendance at board meetings.
Item 11 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
The following table presents information with respect to beneficial ownership of
our Common Stock as of March 26, 2001 by:
o Each person or entity who beneficially owns more than 5% of the Common
Stock;
o Each of our directors;
o Each of our Named Executive Officers; and
o All Executive Officers and directors as a group.
Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each person or entity named below is
c/o ZAPWORLD.COM, 117 Morris Street, Sebastopol, California 95472. The table
includes all shares of Common Stock issuable within 60 days of March 26, 2001
upon the exercise of options and other rights beneficially owned by the
indicated stockholders on that date. Beneficial ownership is determined in
accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and
generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Except
as indicated by footnote, and except for community property laws where
applicable, the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment
power with respect to all shares of Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by
them. The applicable percentage of ownership is based on 12,215,566 shares of
Common Stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of March 26, 2001. The
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis includes
1,642,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of certain warrants
and options to non-employees, 1,217,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the
exercise of certain options, and 3,316,749 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
the conversion of shares of our outstanding Series A-1 and A-2 Preferred Stock
into shares of Common Stock.
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Shares Beneficially Owned
Name of Beneficial Owner Number Percent
The Endeavour Capital Fund, S.A. 1,989,741 16.0
P.O.B. 57116
Jerusalem 91570 Israel (1)
Celeste Trust Reg. 533,862 4.0
C/O Trevisa-Treuhand-Anstalt
Landstrasse 8
Furstentums 9496
Balzers, Liechtenstein (2)
Esquire Trade & Finance 534,657 4.0
Trident Chambers
P.O. Box 146
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands (3)
Douglas R. Wilson (4) 1,250,357 10.0
Lee Sanella (5) 71,952 *
William D. Evers (6) 76,723 *
Robert E. Swanson (7) 1,250,357 10.0
Gary Starr(8) 520,117 4.0
Harry Kraatz (9) 255,000 2.0
All Executive Officers and directors as a 2,174,149 18.0
group (6 persons)
* Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1%.
(1) Includes 1,989,741 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of
2328 shares of Series A-1 and Series A-2 Preferred Stock.
(2) Includes 516,862 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of 604
shares of Series A-1 and Series A-2 Preferred Stock.
(3) Includes 519,657 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of 608
shares of Series A-1 and Series A-2 Preferred Stock.
(2) These shares are held by Ridgewood Power, LLP and include 100,000 shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days
of March 26, 2001 by Ridgewood Power, LLP. Mr. Wilson is one of our directors
and a principal of Ridgewood Power, LLP. Mr. Wilson does not personally own any
of our shares.
(3) Mr. Sanella is one of our directors.
(4) Includes 75,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of stock
options exercisable within 60 days of March 26, 2001. Mr. Evers is one of our
directors.
(5) These shares are held by Ridgewood Power, LLP and include 100,000 shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days
of March 26, 2001 by Ridgewood Power, LLP. Mr. Swanson is the Chairman of our
board and a principal of Ridgewood Power, LLP. Mr. Swanson does not personally
own any of our shares.
(6)Includes 135,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
incentive stock options exercisable within 60 days of March 26, 2001. Mr. Starr
is our CEO and a director.
(7) Includes 210,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of stock
options exercisable within 60 days of March 26, 2001. Mr. Kraatz is one of our
directors.
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Item 12 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
Since our inception in 1994, we have not been a party to any transaction or
series of similar transactions in which the amount involved exceeded or will
exceed $60,000 and in which any director, executive officer or holder of more
than 5% of our Common Stock had or will have an interest, other than as
described under "Management" and the transactions described below.
William D. Evers, is a member of our Board of Directors and our principal
outside counsel. During our year ended December 31, 2000, Mr. Evers' law firm
received $261,000 in compensation for legal services provided to us.
Item 13 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of ZAP Power Systems, endorsed and filed on
September 23, 1994.
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of ZAP Power
Systems, endorsed and filed on November 8, 1996
3.3 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of ZAP Power
Systems, endorsed and filed on June 2, 1999
3.4 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of ZAPWORLD.COM,
endorsed and filed June 28, 2000
3.5 Certificate of Determination of Rights and Preferences of the Series
A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock and Series A-2 Convertible Preferred
Stock, endorsed and filed June 28, 2000
3.6 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of ZAPWORLD.COM,
endorsed and filed February 26, 2001
3.7 Amended Bylaws of ZAPWORLD.COM, dated June 24, 2000
10.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization By and Among ZAPWORLD.COM and ZAP
of Santa Cruz, Inc. dated January 20, 2000.
10.2 Agreement of Merger of ZAPWORLD.COM and ZAP of Santa Cruz, Inc. dated
January 20, 2000.
10.3 Plan of Reorganization for EMB, Inc. dated May 5, 2000.
10.4 Asset Purchase Agreement between ZAPWORLD.COM and American Scooter and
Cycle Rentals, Inc., dated January 31, 2000.
10.5 Stock Purchase Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between
ZAPWORLD.COM, Barbary Coast Pedi Cab Leasing Corporation, and Jeff
Sears and Helena Sears as Trustees of the Jeff Sears and Helena Sears
Revocable Trust dated January 31, 2000
10.6 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among ZAPWORLD.COM and
Aquatic Propulsion Technology, Inc. dated July 1, 2000.
10.7 Agreement of Merger of ZAPWORLD.COM and Aquatic Propulsion Technology,
Inc. dated July 1, 2000.
10.8 Lease Agreement Between ZAPWORLD.COM and Pine Creek Properties for
6784 Sebastopol Ave. dated August 24, 2000.
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10.9 Lease Agreement Between ZAPWORLD.COM and Pine Creek Properties for
6780-B Depot Street dated October 16, 2000.
23.1 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP
Reports on Form 8-K.
We did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the period
covered by this report. However, on January 10, 2001 we filed a Form 8-K wherein
we reported that John R. Dabels resigned as president and as a member of our
Board of Directors.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
ZAPWORLD.COM
(Registrant)
By /s/ Gary Starr
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(Gary Starr, Chief Executive Officer)
Date March 28, 2001
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In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below
by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and
on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
/s/ Gary Starr Director/CEO/CFO March 28, 2001
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/s/ Robert E. Swanson Director/Chairman of the Board March 28, 2001
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/s/ William D. Evers Director March 28, 2001
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/s/ Harry Kraatz Director March 28, 2001
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