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FORM 10-K
(MARK ONE)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from _______________.
Commission File Number: 0-22622
CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
BERMUDA (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
98-0170199 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Street |
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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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.
CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part II Item 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Item 6 Selected Financial Data Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources Forward-Looking Information Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure |
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Part III Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant Item 11 Executive Compensation Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Item 14 Controls and Procedures |
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Part IV Item 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K Signatures Certifications Exhibit 12.13 Report of Independent Auditors Financial Statements |
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PART I
November 5, 2002 July 8, 2003 |
"Sky Play" Logo and name |
2.
April 14, 1998 April 14, 1998 August 26, 2003 |
Interactive Entertainment Limited (& Design) |
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a "Notice of Allowance" to register and trademark:
May 27, 2003 August 26, 2003 |
"Casino Class" |
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a "Notice of Publication":
December 24, 2003 |
"Casino Class" "We Make Time Fly" (& Design) |
Subsequent to the year-end, on January 13, 2004, "Casino Class" "We Make Time Fly" (& Design) was published for opposition
The Industry
The Boeing Company's Current Market Outlook (CMO) for 2003 makes the following observation:
PART II
ITEM 5.
Twelve Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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First Quarter |
$0.0700 |
$0.0300 |
$0.4600 |
$0.2100 |
As of March 25, 2004, there were 296 shareholders of record. Since certain of CCL's Common Shares are held by brokers or other nominees, the number of record holders may not be representative of the number of beneficial holders. CCL believes there are approximately 2,200 beneficial holders of the Company's Common Shares.
CCL has not paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock and does not anticipate paying any such dividends in the foreseeable future.
In June 1997, the company issued 2,737 Class A Preference Shares in exchange for a promissory note in the amount of $2,737,000. During 1998, the Company and the holder agreed that the Company would redeem the Class A Preference Shares in installments beginning June 30, 1998. As of August 31, 1998, the Company had redeemed 500 shares at their redemption price of $1,000 per share. The Company was unable to redeem additional shares. As of March 31, 2000, 2,237 Class A Preference Shares remained outstanding and were convertible at $0.4626855 into 4,834,818 shares of Common Stock on that date. If the Class A Preference Shares are converted into Common Stock, HIIC has the right to receive additional shares of Common Stock at $0.01 per share. As of March 31, 2000, HIIC would be entitled to receive 476,320
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Gain/Loss before Extraordinary (gain)loss |
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$ (83,936) |
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Net Gain/Loss |
$ (299,557) |
$ (284,827) |
$ (152,872) |
$ (1,159,338) |
$ (1,305,800) |
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Loss per share |
$ (0.004) |
$ (0.004) |
$ (0.002) |
$ 0.02 |
$ 0.03 |
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Working capital (deficit) |
$ (1,267) |
$ (930) |
$ (701) |
$ (827) |
$ (535) |
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Creator Capital Limited ("CCL" or the "Company"), formerly known as Interactive Entertainment Limited ("IEL"), also formerly known as Sky Games International Ltd. ("SGI"), is a Bermuda exempted company which was incorporated on January 28, 1981. Until November 12, 1998, the Company's activities had been focused on providing inflight gaming software and services by developing, implementing and operating a computer-based interactive video entertainment system of gaming and other entertainment activities on, but not limited to, the aircraft of international commercial air carriers.
On December 30, 1994, the Company entered into a Shareholders Agreement with SGI Holding Corporation Limited ("SGIH"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGI, and an affiliate of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ("Harrah's"), to form a corporation then known as Interactive Entertainment Limited ("Old IEL"), the result of which was that Old IEL became owned 80% by SGIH and 20% by Harrah's. Pursuant to a management agreement, (the "Management Agreement"), Old IEL was managed by an affiliate of Harrah's.
At a Special General Meeting of shareholders held on June 16, 1997, pursuant to a Plan and Agreement of Merger and Amalgamation dated May 13, 1997, (the "Amalgamation Agreement"), Old IEL was merged into SGIH and then into SGI (the "Amalgamations"). Prior to the Amalgamations, Harrah's owned 20% of the capital stock of Old IEL and did not own any capital stock or other securities of SGI and had no representatives on the Board of Directors. As a result of the amalgamation of Old IEL and SGIH and the termination of the Management Agreement, the outstanding shares of Old IEL common stock held by Harrah's were converted into 5,879,040 shares of $.01 par value common stock of the Company (the "Common Stock"). Harrah's also received 1,007,875 shares of Common Stock upon conversion of a loan, (the "Harrah's Loan"), made to Old IEL. Harrah's therefore became the largest shareholder of the Company holding approximately 38.6% of the outstanding shares at the time of the amalgamation. As at March 31, 2001, Harrah's
remained the largest shareholder of the Company, holding 13.77% of the outstanding shares.
Pursuant to the Amalgamation Agreement, Harrah's was provided with the right to appoint persons to the Board and to specified committees in a number generally proportionate to their share holdings calculated on a "fully diluted" basis as defined in the Company's bye-laws. Additionally, Harrah's was provided with the right to approve specified significant corporate actions by the Company for as long as the ownership of Common Stock by Harrah's is in excess of 20% (10% in some cases) of the outstanding voting shares of Common Stock, computed on a fully-diluted basis.
Upon consummation of the Amalgamations, SGI changed its name to Interactive Entertainment Limited.("IEL").
On January 13, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Inflight Interactive Limited ("IIL") in exchange for 500,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. IIL is a U.K. developer and provider of amusement games to the airline industry. CCL currently operates the "IIL" games under the name SkyPlay. As of December 31, 2001, Sky Play games are currently installed and operating on Air China, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Continental, EgyptAir, Emirates Air, Japan Air Lines, Lauda Air, and Malaysia Airlines. During the last quarter of 2001, the number of airline customers decreased to seven, and the number of installed aircraft decreased from 150 to 141.
As of December 31, 1998, IEL had a contract to provide its gaming software to Singapore Airlines, ("SIA"), which has various termination provisions. On March 22, 1999, SIA notified the Company that it was exercising its termination rights under the contract. The contract with Singapore Airlines was the Company's only contract to provide its gaming software to an airline. Gaming is prohibited on the aircraft of U.S. commercial air carriers and on all flights to and from the United States. Other countries may introduce similar prohibitions, which could limit the prospects for additional contracts.
At the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on September 19, 2000, shareholders voted in favour of the following resolutions: (i) change the name of the Company to "Creator Capital Limited" ("CCL"); (ii) increase the Company's authorized shares to 105,003,000 and its authorized share capital to US$1,050,030.00; (iii) give the Board of Directors the discretion to effect a consolidation of the Company's authorized share capital and outstanding shares by up to 10 to 1 (which would decrease the authorized shares and authorized share capital and increase the par value of its shares by the selected ratio), and, also in its discretion, subsequently to decrease the par value of the Company's Common Stock to $.001 per share and increase the Company's authorized shares to 105,003,000;
CCL's principal activities through December 31, 2000, consisted of simplifying, and redesigning the Sky Games inflight gaming software and marketing and supporting the Sky Play PC amusement game software. CCL continues to provide its amusement game software to Air China, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Continental, EgyptAir, Japan Air Lines, Lauda Air, and Malaysia Airlines.. Emirates Air was added as a client in 2000, while Virgin Atlantic ceased to be a client. CCL's Sky Play revenues increased from US$507,000 during 1999 to US$537,000 during 2000.
CCL's principal activities through December 31, 2001 consisted of: 1) assessing and analyzing the status of the Sky Games Inflight gaming software and the Sky Play business following the departure of eFlyte, LLC as the operational managers and technical support of business: 2) the ongoing management and support of the Sky Play business, and 3) the due diligence for and investment in the China Soccer Betting Lottery Project. As of December 31, 2001, both Egypt Air and Lauda Air ceased to be clients due to budgetary constraints.
CCL's principal activities through December 31, 2002 consisted of the development of the China Lotteries Soccer Betting website. Several challenging factors were addressed: the overall look and format of the site; the various ordering processes and technicalities involved; the timely collection of games results, and lottery winners for posting on the site; the written Chinese language interpretations; the internet registrations, URL addresses and language interpretations; the international payment processing providers; and the marketing of the Website internationally.
The advent of the PC Tablet notebook computer configuration led CCL to resurrect its original stand-alone concept for the Sky Games Gaming system. Utilizing various models of Fujitsu PC Tablet hardware, CCL previewed the concept of both a stand-alone and a wireless system at the 2002 World Airline Entertainment Association's (WAEA) annual convention.
As at December 2002, American Airlines ceased to be a client due to budgetary constraints. Malaysia Airlines ceased to be a client as they terminated their agreement with their contracted IFE Inflight content provider who was providing them with CCL Sky Play games. Continental Airlines also ceased to be a client at the end of the second quarter of 2002,
CCL's principal activities through December 31, 2003 were unchanged from the year before. These activities consisted of the development of the China Lotteries Soccer Betting website. Several challenging factors were addressed: the overall look and format of the site; the various ordering processes and technicalities involved; the timely collection of games results, and lottery winners for posting on the site; the written Chinese language interpretations; the internet registrations, URL addresses and language interpretations; the international payment processing providers; and the marketing of the Website internationally.
In September 2003, CCL attended the WAEA once again in Seattle. This was particularly valuable this year as the progression of certain technologies into the commercial aviation field, only served to encourage CCL's continued pursuit of finding the most technologically efficient and commercially attractive method of re-introducing the concept of live inflight gaming to passengers.
As at December 2003, Airline clients included Air China, Cathay Pacific, Emirates Air, JALUX and Sri Lankan Airways. The SkyPlay PC Amusement Games were installed and operating on 74 aircraft.
Results of Operations
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002
Revenue decreased from $326,162 to $174,385. The revenue decrease is due to a reduction in airline clients and vigorous competition from one particular PC games provider.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $74,112.
Consulting and contract labour expenses increased by $684.
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $86,474.
Legal expenses increased by $33,119. CCL increased its efforts with registering, and maintaining various trademarks pertinent to the Sky Games and Sky Play business. Outstanding issues with eFlyte, LLC, led to continuing legal expense culminating with the Arbitration proceeding being scheduled for March 9 through 12, 2004.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001
Revenue decreased from $561,030 to $326,162. The revenue decrease is due to a reduction in airline clients and vigorous competition from one particular PC games provider.
General and administrative expenses increased by $54,348.
Consulting and contract labour expenses decreased by $51,791.
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $153,311.
Legal expenses increased by $25,518. CCL increased its efforts with registering, and maintaining various trademarks pertinent to the Sky Games and Sky Play business. Outstanding issues with eFlyte, LLC, led to continuing legal expense culminating with the filing of Arbitration proceedings in December 2002.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2003, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,266,630. Of this, $1,160,568 was for dividends payable that have accrued over several fiscal periods on current outstanding Preferred shares. Without said accrued dividends, the working capital would have been in a deficit position of $105,728. The Company's net cash position is $40,817. This reflects the fact that the cash generated from operations is the Company's primary source of operations funding.
At December 31, 2002, the Company had a working capital deficit of $930,409. Of this, $984,168 was for dividends payable that have accrued over several fiscal periods on current outstanding Preferred shares. Without said accrued dividends, the working capital would have been in a positive position of $3,759. During the year, all the Class B Series A and B Preferred shareholders converted their preferred shares, and most of the accrued dividends thereto attached, into common shares. The Company's net cash position is $139,338. This reflects the fact that the cash generated from operations is the Company's primary source of operations funding.
At December 31, 2001, the Company had a working capital deficit of $549,577. Of this, $676,374 was for dividends payable that have accrued over several fiscal periods on current outstanding Preferred shares. Without said accrued dividends, the working capital would have been in a positive position of $126,797. During the year, all the Class B Series A and B Preferred shareholders converted their preferred shares, and most of the accrued dividends thereto attached, into common shares. The Company's net cash position is $90,870. This reflects the fact that the cash generated from operations is the Company's primary source of operations funding.
At December 31, 2000, the Company had working capital deficit of $827,653. Of this, $878,454 was for accrued dividends payable on the outstanding preferred shares. Without said accrued dividends, the working capital would have been in a positive position of $50,801. The Company's net cash position was $74,314. This reflects the fact that the cash generated from operations is the Company's primary source of operations funding.
At December 31, 1999 the Company had a working capital deficit of approximately $535,000. During 1999, the Company's primary source of funding was through cash flow generated from operations. Prior to 1999, the primary source of funding was through sales of its equity and securities convertible into Common Stock.
In June 1997, the company issued 2,737 Class A Preference Shares in exchange for a promissory note in the amount of $2,737,000. During 1998, the Company and the holder agreed that the Company would redeem the Class A Preference Shares in installments beginning June 30, 1998. As of August 31, 1998, the Company had redeemed 500 shares at their redemption price of $1,000 per share. The Company was unable to redeem additional shares. As of March 31, 2000, 2,237 Class A Preference Shares remained outstanding and were convertible at $0.4626855
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
DIRECTORS
See the information set forth in the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled "Election of Directors" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance," which sections are incorporated herein by reference.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
See the information set forth in the section of the Proxy Statement entitled "Executive Officers and Significant Employees," which section is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
See the information set forth in sections of the Proxy Statement entitled "Executive Compensation," "Summary Compensation Table," and "Option Grants in the Last Fiscal Year" which sections are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
See the information set forth under "Security Ownership by Directors, Officers and Five Percent (or More) Shareholders" as set forth in the Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
See the information set forth in the section of the Proxy Statement entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions," which section is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14: DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a -14 (c)) as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective for the purposes set forth in the definition in Exchange Act rules.
(b) Changes in internal controls.
There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001.
Consolidated Statements of Operations for:
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2003
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2002
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2001
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity
December 31, 1998 through December 31, 2003
Statements of Cash Flow
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2003
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2002
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2001
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2. Financial Statement Schedule
3. Other Exhibits
EXHIBIT |
DESCRIPTION |
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Plan and Agreement of Merger and Amalgamation, dated as of May 13, 1997, among the Company, SGI Holding Corporation Limited, IEL and Harrah's Interactive Investment Company. (Incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit to the Registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on June 27, 1997.) |
3.i(a) |
Articles of Incorporation (Yukon Territory). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on October 12, 1993.) |
3.i(b) |
Certificate of Continuance (Bermuda). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 16, 1996.) |
3.ii |
Bye-Laws as amended. (Incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A No. 2 as filed with the SEC on July 8, 1998.) |
4.1 |
Escrow Agreement dated May 27, 1992, as amended, among Montreal Trust Company of Canada, the Company and certain shareholders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on October 12, 1993.) |
4.2 |
Redemption Agreement, dated as of February 25, 1997, between the Company and Anthony Clements and Rex Fortescue. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
4.3 |
Redemption and Cancellation Agreement, dated as of April 30, 1997, between the Company and Sky Games International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
4.4 |
Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and Harrah's Interactive Investment Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.15 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
4.5 |
Registration and Preemptive Rights Agreement, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and Harrah's Interactive Investment Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on June 27, 1997.) |
4.6 |
Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) to the Registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on June 27, 1997.) |
4.7 |
Subscription Agreement, dated as of October 22, 1997, between the Company and Henderson International Investments Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.22 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A No. 1 as filed with the SEC on July 8, 1998.) |
4.8 |
Subscription Agreement, dated as of October 22, 1997, between the Company and Michael A. Irwin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.23 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A No. 1 as filed with the SEC on July 8, 1998.) |
4.9 |
First Amendment to Registration and Preemptive Rights Agreement dated March 18, 1998 between the Company and Harrah's Interactive Investment Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.22 to the Registrant's Amended Registration Statement on Form S-3 as filed with the SEC on July 15, 1998.) |
4.10 |
First Amendment to Subscription Agreement between the Company and Henderson International Investments Limited dated as of April 2, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.23 to the Registrant's Amended Registration Statement on Form S-3 as filed with the SEC on July 15, 1998.) |
4.11 |
Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and each of Marshall Capital Management, Inc. (formerly Proprietary Convertible Investment Group, Inc.) and CC Investments, LDC dated as of December 17, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 to the Registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on December 24, 1997.) |
4.12 |
Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and each of Marshall Capital Management, Inc. (formerly Proprietary Convertible Investment Group, Inc.) and CC Investments, LDC dated as of December 17, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the Registrant's Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on December 24, 1997.) |
4.13 |
Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and Palisades Holding, Inc. dated February 20, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Registrant's Amended Registration Statement on Form S-3 as filed with the SEC on July 15, 1998.) |
4.14 |
Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Palisades Holding, Inc. dated February 20, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Registrant's Amended Registration Statement on Form S-3 as filed with the SEC on July 15, 1998.) |
4.15 |
Securities Agreement between the Company and B/E Aerospace, Inc. dated June 25, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K filed with the SEC July 2, 1998.) |
10.5* |
Services Agreement, dated as of November 7, 1995, between IEL and Singapore Airlines Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.9 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 16, 1996.) |
10.6* |
Software License and Software Services Agreement, dated as of November 7, 1995, between IEL and Singapore Airlines Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 16, 1996.) |
10.7 |
Sublease Agreement dated as of June 5, 1997, between IEL and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.11 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
10.8 |
Consulting Agreement, dated as of April 30, 1997, between the Company and James P. Grymyr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.14 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
10.9* |
Software License Agreement, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and Harrah's Interactive Investment Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.16 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
10.10 |
Continuing Services Agreement, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and Harrah's Interactive Entertainment Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.17 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
10.11 |
Termination Agreement and Release, dated as of June 17, 1997, among the Company, SGI Holding Corporation Limited, IEL, Harrah's Interactive Investment Company, and Harrah's Interactive Entertainment Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.21 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on September 12, 1997.) |
11.11 |
Investment Agreement dated September 22, 2001, between the Company and Asset China Investments Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11.11 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on April 1, 2002 |
11.12 |
Investment Agreement dated November 1, 2001, between the Company and Lee John Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11.12 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-22622) as filed with the SEC on April 1, 2002 |
12.11 |
Annulment Agreement, dated as of April 10, 2001, between the Company and James P Grymyr. (Attached to this Annual Report on Form 10K as Exhibit 12.11) |
12.12 |
Consulting Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2002, between the Company and Stephen M West . (Attached to this Annual Report on Form 10K as Exhibit 12.12) |
12.13 |
Consulting Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2003, between the Company and Stephen M West . (Attached to this Annual Report on Form 10K as Exhibit 12.13) |
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Financial Data Schedule |
*Confidential treatment has been granted.
**Submitted herewith.
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(b) REPORTS FILED ON FORM 8-K
02.01 |
Dated January 24, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated January 23, 2002 |
02-02 |
Dated February 22, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated February 21, 2002 |
02-03 |
Dated March 22, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated March 21, 2002 |
02-04 |
Dated April 23, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated April 22, 2002 |
02-05 |
Dated May 20, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated May 16, 2002 |
02-06 |
Dated June 13, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated June 13, 2002 |
02-07 |
Dated July 19, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated July 19, 2002 |
02-08 |
Dated August 19, 2002. Other Events include Press Release dated August 15,2002 |
03-01 |
Dated September 23, 2003. Other Events include Press Release dated September 22, 2003 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
By:
SIGNATURE /s/ Michael L Bartlett Michael L. Bartlett /s/ Anthony P. Clements Anthony P. Clements /s/ Deborah Fortescue-Merrin Deborah Fortescue-Merrin /s/ Anastasia Kostoff-Mann Anastasia Kostoff-Mann |
TITLE Director Director Chairman, President and Director Director |
DATE March 27, 2004 March 27, 2004 March 27, 2004 March 27, 2004 |
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CERTIFICATION
I, Deborah Fortescue-Merrin, certify that:
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;4.
The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5.
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
6.
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 27, 2004 |
/s/ Deborah Fortescue-MerrinDeborah Fortescue-Merrin President & C.E.O. |
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(c) Exhibit 12.13 -
Consulting Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2003, between the Company and Stephen M West
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT MADE AS OF THE SECOND DAY OF JANUARY, 2003 ( the "Effective Date")
BETWEEN:
CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED,
A Bermuda Exempted Company, having its registered and records offices at:
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Street,
Hamilton HM12, Islands of Bermuda;
(hereinafter referred to as "CREATOR")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
STEPHEN WEST SERVICES,
A proprietary business, having its business address at:
Suite 4006, 1408 Strathmore Mews North,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, V6Z 3A9;
(hereinafter referred to as "WEST SERVICES")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
CREATOR is the owner and operator of various computer based services and products. As at the date of this Agreement, these include Sky Games and Sky Play products, and the current new product "www.china-lotteries.com".
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSTH THAT in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do covenant and agree each with the other (the "Agreement ") as follows:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
January 2003 through March 2003 CDN$5,800.00
April 2003 through December 2003 CDN$5,000.00
CREATOR: |
P.O. Box 280 |
WEST SERVICES: |
Suite 4006, 1408 Strathmore Mews North |
13.0 TIME:
14.0 ENURITY:
This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, successors and assigns.15.0 OTHER DOCUMENTS:
The Parties hereto agree to execute and deliver all such further documents and other writings of any kind whatsoever, and all such further acts and things as are reasonably required, to carry out the full intent and meaning of this Agreement.16.0 COUNTERPART: This Agreement may be signed in as many counterparts as may be deemed necessary, each of which is signed shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS THEREOF the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals effective as of the Effective Date first above written.
DULY SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
BY CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
BY:___________________________________
DULY SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
BY STEPHEN MICHAEL WEST
BY:_____________________________________ Dated: ___________________________
Signature
________________________________________
Name
________________________________________
Title
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
JANUARY 2, 2003
SCHEDULE "A"
Under the terms of the above noted Professional Services Contract between WEST SERVICES AND CREATOR, the following are, but not limited to, the services:
i. Sky Play Product Management
ii. Sky Play Product Maintenance
iii. New Sky Play Product development (includes, but not limited to)
-new games software
-acquisition of outsourced new games software
iv. Sky Games Product Management
v. Sky Games Product Maintenance
vi. New Sky Games Product development (includes, but not limited to)
-new games software
-analysis of the existing software
-recommendations of improvement
-Sky Games software revisions
vii. Customer Service for both Sky Play and Sky Games
viii. Vendor Relations
ix. Assistance in the maintenance and upgrading of the corporate Website
xi. China Soccer Sports Bet Lottery and Gambling Product and related ventures
xii. Assistance in the development of new products
xiii. Assistance in the development of new business ventures
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
JANUARY 2, 2003
SCHEDULE "B"
LIST OF PRIOR INVENTIONS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY,
AND ORIGINAL WORKS OF AUTHORSHIP
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ACKNOWLEDGED:
CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED BY:___________________________________ Signature _______________________________________ Name (printed) _______________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Dated |
STEPHEN MICHAEL WEST BY:______________________________ Signature _______________________________________ Name (printed) _______________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Dated |
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
JANUARY 2, 2003
SCHEDULE "C"
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
Names of each individual providing Agreements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Shareholders of Creator Capital Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Creator Capital Limited as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audit provided 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 Company as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has limited operations, products, or facilities, and requires significant resources to implement its plan of operations that raises substantial doubt about its ability to be a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Vancouver, BC |
"BUCKLEY DODDS" |
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CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2003
(U.S. DOLLARS)
INDEX
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS |
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CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED |
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ASSETS |
December 31, |
December 31, |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 40,817 |
$ 139,338 |
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Total current assets |
141,484 |
236,300 |
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Property and equipment, at cost Property and equipment, net |
535,679 |
495,561 |
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Intangible assets, net |
115,030 |
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Total assets |
$ 319,878 |
$ 378,030 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ 229,576 |
$ 164,541 |
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Total current liabilities |
1,408,114 |
1,166,709 |
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Notes payable, long term and non-interest bearing |
66,322 |
66,322 |
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1,474,436 |
1,233,031 |
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Stockholders' equity (Note 4) |
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Class A preferred shares, $0.01 par value, authorized -3,000 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(67,433,605) |
(67,134,048) |
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(1,154,558) |
(855,001) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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$ 319,878 |
$ 378,030 |
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APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS:
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Twelve Months |
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Twelve Months |
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Revenue |
$ 174,385 |
$ 326,162 |
$ 561,030 |
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Operating Expenses |
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General and administrative |
137,003 |
211,115 |
156,757 |
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272,572 |
407,412 |
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Net income (loss) |
(98,187) |
(81,250) |
50,527 |
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Net loss per share |
(0.003) |
( 0.004) |
(0.002) |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
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Balance, December 31, 2000 |
2 ,237 |
$ 22 |
2,075 |
$ 21 |
50,103,529 |
$ 501,035 |
$65,615,278 |
$ 66,996,350) |
$ ( 579,994) |
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Net income |
50,527 |
50,527 |
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Preferred stock dividends |
(203,399) |
(203,399) |
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Conversion of accrued dividend |
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Into common stock |
747,317 |
7,473 |
155,218 |
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162,691 |
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stock into common stock |
(2,075) |
(21) |
36,451,765 |
364,519 |
(364,498) |
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Balance, December 31, 2001 |
2,237 |
22 |
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87,302,611 |
873,027 |
65,405,998 |
(66,849,222) |
(570,175) |
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Net loss |
(81,250) |
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Preferred stock dividends |
(203,576) |
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cash received in prior year |
3,492,426 |
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Balance, December 31, 2002 |
2,237 |
22 |
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90,795,037 |
873,027 |
65,405,998 |
(67,134,048) |
(855,001) |
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Net loss |
(98,187) |
(98,187) |
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Preferred stock dividends |
(201,370) |
(201,370) |
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Balance, December 31, 2003 |
2,237 |
$ 22 |
- |
- |
90,795,037 |
$ 873,027 |
$65,405,998 |
$(67,433,605) |
$ (1,154,558) |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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Net income (loss) |
$ (98,187) |
$ (81,250) |
$ 50,527 |
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Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
3,454 |
89,928 |
243,239 |
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Accounts receivable |
(3,705) |
92,585 |
18,520 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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23,912 |
6,676 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
65,035 |
5,009 |
(84,636) |
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Accrued dividends payable |
176,370 |
156,077 |
(50,363) |
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Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities |
142,967 |
286,261 |
183,963 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(40,118) |
(27,216) |
(17,169) |
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Purchase of Chinese lottery license |
115,030 |
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Investment in China -Lotteries |
(115,030) |
(7,000) |
(108,030) |
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Issuance of common stock |
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162,712 |
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Payment on notes payable |
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(1,500) |
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Redemption of preferred stock |
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(21) |
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Payment of preferred stock dividends |
(201,370) |
(203,577) |
(203,399) |
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Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities |
(201,370) |
(203,577) |
(42,208) |
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Net increase in cash |
(79,790) |
48,466 |
16,556 |
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Cash, beginning of period |
139,338 |
90,870 |
74,314 |
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Cash, end of period |
$ 40,817 |
$ 338 |
$ 90,870 |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
$ - |
$ - |
$ - |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 1,153 |
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CREATOR CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 Nature of Operations
The Company is a Bermuda exempted company which, in June 1997, changed its name from Sky Games International Ltd. ("SGI") to Interactive Entertainment Limited. and on September 27, 2000 changed its name to Creator Capital Limited.
The Company's activities have been focused on providing inflight gaming and entertainment software and services by developing, implementing and operating or licensing computerized video gaming and other entertainment software on, but not limited to the aircraft of international commercial air carriers. Gaming software was marketed using the name Sky Games™, and the entertainment software is marketed using the name Sky Play. The Company has also developed a marketing internet website for the purpose of international sales of tickets in the People's Republic of China's soccer betting lottery.
Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries:
- -Sky Games International Corp. (a Nevada corporation);
-Creator Island Equities Inc., (a Yukon Territory corporation);
-Trade Watch Consultants Ltd. (a Chinese Corporation).
The subsidiary companies, except for Trade Watch consultants, are all inactive. All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates used in these financial statements include fair values and impairment analysis of Property and Equipment and Investment.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers cash on hand, deposits in banks and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less as cash and cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are reported at the customers' outstanding balances less any allowance for doubtful accounts, marketing credits and allowance for possible sales returns.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Marketing credits and Allowance for Possible Sales Returns.
The allowance for accounts receivable is charged to income in amounts sufficient to maintain the allowance at a level management believes is adequate to cover any possible losses, credits or returns.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are charged to the asset accounts while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets, are expensed. At the time property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the asset and related accumulated depreciation accounts are relieved of the applicable amounts. Gains or losses from retirements or sales are credited or charged to income.
The Company depreciates its property and equipment for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over its estimated economic life, which is generally three to five years. Depreciation expense was approximately $3,454, $89,928, and $85,711 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Software Development
All software production costs have been capitalized until the software was available for general release to customers, in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed. Amortization of the software costs over a three-year period started in June 1998, Software development costs were written down in December, 1998 to a value representing the value attributable to the Sky Play software.
Website Development Costs
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No.00-2, Accounting for Web Site Development Costs, becomes effective for periods beginning after June 30, 2000, and establishes accounting and reporting standards for costs incurred to develop a web site based on the nature of each cost. In general, the pronouncement requires that costs incurred to develop a web site be capitalized and amortized to expense over the expected useful life of the site.
Goodwill and other Intangible Assets
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS No. 142). SFAS No. 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase method. The provisions of SFAS No. 141 also apply to all business combinations consummated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142, which became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, eliminates amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. Rather, these assets are subject to impairment tests at least annually or more frequently if certain indicators arise. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are being amortized using a straight-line basis or the timing of related cash flows over periods ranging from 1.5 to 25 years. An intangible asset subject to amortization mu st be reviewed for impairment on an annual basis pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective January 1, 2002. With adoption of the statement, the Company ceased amortization of goodwill as of January 1, 2002.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be disposed of, management continually evaluates whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of long-lived assets may not be recoverable.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue for Sky Games is recognized each month upon the invoicing of customer. Revenue for Sky Games is recognized at the end of each month upon accumulation of monthly gaming totals.
Net (Loss) per Share
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share (SFAS No. 128), that requires the reporting of both basic and diluted (loss) per share. Basic (loss) per share is computed by dividing net (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. In accordance with FASB 128, any anti-dilutive effect on net (loss) per share are excluded.
For the periods ended December 31, 2003, December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, there is no difference between basic and diluted loss per share as all stock options, warrants, convertible debentures and convertible preferred stock are anti-dilutive for the periods presented. All loss per share amounts for all periods have been presented, and where appropriate, restated to conform to the SFAS No. 128 requirements.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, (APB No. 25) and related interpretations.
Comprehensive Income
The Company adopted SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, effective January 1, 1998. SFAS No. 130 established standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. The requirements of SFAS No. 130 include: (a) classifying items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement and (b) displaying the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately from retained earning and additional paid-in capital in the equity section of the balance sheet. The Company's comprehensive income (loss) is substantially equivalent to net income (loss) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
FASB Statement Number 133, Accounting for Derivative Instrument Hedging Activities, becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999, and establishes accounting and reporting standards fro derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will have a material effect on its financial statements in the near future.
Segment Reporting
In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. This statement requires financial statements to disclose information about products and services, geographic areas and major customers based on a management approach. The management approach requires disclosing financial and descriptive information about an enterprise's reportable operating segments based on reporting information the way management organizes the segments for making decisions and assessing performance. It also eliminates the requirement to disclose additional information about subsidiaries that were not consolidated. For the year ending December 31, 2003, the adoption had no material impact to the Company's disclosure information and its results of operations.
Pensions
FASB Statement Number 132, Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, and revises employers' disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans. It standardizes the disclosure requirements for pensions and other postretirement benefits to the extent practicable, requires additional information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets that will facilitate financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures. Since the Company has no pension or postretirement benefit plans, the pronouncement had no effect in the period.
Mortgage -Backed Securities
FASB Statement Number 134, Accounting for Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securities of Mortgage Loans for Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise, becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. It is not expected apply to the Company.
Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments as of December 31, 2003, and 2002, as defined in FASB 107, does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values of its financial instruments recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value, and accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency assets and liabilities are translated into United States dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the year. Translation gains and losses are not material.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.146,"Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities " ( SFAS No.146), requires the Company to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of commitment to an exit or disposal plan. SFAS 146 replaces Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 94-3, " Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." The provisions of SFAS NO.146 are to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. The effect of adoption of SFAS No.146 is dependent on the Company's related activities subsequent to the date of adoption.
In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No.45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" (FIN 45). FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed under a guarantee. FIN 45 also requires additional disclosures by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about the obligations associated with guarantees issued. The recognition provisions of FIN 45 are effective for any guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 is not anticipated to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In November 2002, the EITF reached a consensus on Issue No. 00-21, "Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. " EITF Issue No. 00-21 provides guidance on how to account for arrangements that involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets. The provisions of EITF Issue No. 00-21 will apply to revenue arrangements entered into fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of EITF 00-21 is not anticipated to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation -Transition and Disclosure" (SFAS 148). SFAS 148 amends SFAS 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, "to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the reported results. The transition guidance and annual disclosure requirements are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. The Company will continue to account for stock-based compensation under the provision of Accounting Principle Bond Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" using the "intrinsic value" method. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS 148 is not anticipated to have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities-an interpretation of ARB No. 51" ("FIN No. 46"). FIN No. 46 expands upon existing accounting guidance that addresses when a company should include in financial statements the assets, liabilities and activities of another entity. FIN No. 46 requires an enterprise to consolidate a variable interest entity if that enterprise has a variable interest that will absorb a majority of the entity's expected losses, receive a majority of the entity's expected residual returns or both. This interpretation applies immediately to variable interest entities created or obtained after January 31, 2003. For those variable interest entities in existence prior to January 31, 2003, the consolidation provisions of FIN No. 46 are effective July 1, 2003. In December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities-an interpretation of ARB No. 51" ("FIN No. 46R"). FIN No. 46R clarifies some of the provisions of FIN No. 46 and exempts certain entities from its requirements. FIN No. 46R is effective at the end of the interim period ending after March 15, 2004 for variable interest entities other than special purpose entities. The adoption of FIN No. 46 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company believes the adoption of FIN No. 46R will not have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
In April 2003, the FASB amended and clarified financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and hedging activities under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"), through the issuance of Statement of Financial Accounting. Standards No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 149"). SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 149 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity" ("SFAS No. 150"). SFAS No. 150 modifies the accounting for certain financial instruments that, under previous guidance, issuers could account for as equity. SFAS No. 150 requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities in statements of financial position. Most of the guidance in SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 or otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132 (revised 2003), "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits-an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106" ("SFAS No. 132R"). SFAS No. 132R retains the disclosure requirements contained in FASB Statement No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" ("SFAS No. 132"), and also requires additional disclosures to those in the original SFAS No. 132 about the assets, obligations, cash flows and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. Except as noted, disclosures required by SFAS No. 132R are effective for financial statements with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. The disclosure of estimated future benefit payments required by SFAS No. 132R is effective for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2004. The adoption of SFAS No. 132R did not have a material effect on the consolidated f inancial statements of the Company.
Note 3 Investment -China Lotteries
Investment agreement with Trade Watch Limited
On September 1, 2003, the Company amended the investment agreement with Trade Watch Consultants Limited ("Trade Watch"). Under the original investment agreement Investment agreement with Trade Watch Limited entered by both parties on September 22, 2001, Trade Watch holds 70% of the outstanding shares of Beacon Hill Enterprises Ltd. ("Beacon Hill"). Beacon Hill holds the license for and operates one of two major Soccer Betting Lottery locations in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. In exchange for 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock, and an investment of up to HK$1,500,000 (US$180,050), the Company receives 80% of the proceeds of the business profits that will be generated from Trade Watch's sports betting and lottery assets. No shares were issued and no earnings were received as per the original agreement.
Under the amended agreement, in consideration of the US$115,030 already forwarded to Trade Watch, CCL acquires 100% ownership of Trade Watch. Under a separate agreement between Trade Watch and Beacon Hill, Trade Watch no longer holds any beneficial interest in any ownership shares of Beacon Hill. The $115,030 advanced to Beacon Hill by Trade Watch is deemed as full payment of the license fee to allow Trade Watch to sell lottery tickets through a website to market.
Investment Agreement with Lee John Associates
On September 1, 2003, the Company and Lee John Associates ("Lee John") have mutually agreed to cancel the agreement dated November 1, 2001. On November 1, 2001, the Company entered into an investment agreement with Lee John Associates. Lee John is engaged in the business of owning the licenses for and operating several lottery locations in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. In exchange for 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock, the Company shall receive 80% of the proceeds of the business profits that will be generated from Lee John's Lottery businesses. No shares were issued and no earnings were received as per the original agreement
Note 4: Acquisition
On September 1, 2003, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stocks of Trade Watch Limited for $115,030. The results of Trade Watch Ltd. operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. Trade Watch holds the license to sell tickets in the People's Republic of China's soccer betting lottery.
The Company follows SFAS No. 141, Business Combination, in accounting for the acquisition of Trade Watch. The business combination is accounted for using the purchase method. The fair values of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition are as follows:
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Note 5 Intangible Assets
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$ 115,030 |
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The Company adopted the provision of SFAS No. 142 for the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. According to the SFAS No. 142, intangible assets with indefinite life are capitalized and not amortized. Each year, management is required to review the intangible assets to determine if there has been an impairment loss to recognize on their carrying value. Management believes that there has been no impairment of Chinese Lottery license fee for the year ended December 31, 2002.
Note 6 Shareholders' Equity
In 1997, the Company exchanged a promissory note in the amount of $2,737,000 for Class A Preference Stocks at $1,000 per share.
In 1998, the Company redeemed 500 Stocks at their redemption price of $1,000 per share. The Class A Preference Stocks are convertible at any time into Common Stock, Dividends on the Class A Preference Stocks are cumulative and payable quarterly at an annual dividend rate of 9%. The Company, at its option, may redeem the Class A Preference Stocks, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price of $1,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. The Company is not required to redeem the Class A Preference Stocks.
Dividends on the Class A Preference Stocks were $203,370 in 2003, $203,370 in 2002, and $203,370 for 2001. They remained unpaid and are in arrears at year-end. The Class A Preference Stocks do not have any voting rights. As of December 31, 2003, 2,237 Class A Preference Stock remained outstanding.
In 1997, the Company issued Series A and Series B Convertible Preference Stocks of the Company's Class B Preferred Stocks. The Class B Series A and Series B Preference Stocks are convertible into stock of Common Stock. Dividends are cumulative and may be paid, at the option of the Company and with prior notice, in additional stocks of Common Stock at an annual dividend rate of 8%. As of December 31, 2002, all Series A and series B Convertible Preference Stocks of the Company's Class B Preferred Stocks as well as cumulative dividends related thereto have been converted into common Stocks.
On April 30,1997, the Company entered into a Consulting agreement with James P. Grymyr, whereby he would provide consulting services to the Company from time to time, as requested by the Company. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company issued 586,077 stocks of Common Stock to Mr. Grymyr as consideration for all such consulting services, both past and future. During March 2001, Mr. Grymyr informed the Company that he did not provide any consulting services to the Company. Furthermore, he indicated that the agreement was never operational. A review of the Company's records, and conversations with previous management did not reveal any evidence to the contrary. Therefore, Mr. Grymyr offered to annual the Consulting Agreement and return the shares to the Company for cancellation. The Company accepted this offer under the terms of the Annulment Agreement dated June 20, 2001. Mr. Grymyr returned the shares to the Treasury of the Company on March 11, 2003.
During the period ended, December 31, 2002, the Company issued 3,492,426 Common Stock as part of a prior years conversion of preference shares where there was a delay in issuing the common Stocks.
Note 7
Stock OptionsThe Company follows APB No. 25 in accounting for its employee stock options. Under APB No. 25, no compensation expense is recognized because the exercise price of the Company's incentive employee stock options is equal to or greater than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant.
A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information follows:
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Pro forma information regarding net loss and loss per share is required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123) and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method. The fair value for these options at the date of grant was estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively: volatility factor of the expected market value of the Company's Common Stock is nil for 2003 and 2002, and 4.660 for 2001 respectively; weighted average expected life of the options of 4 years for 2003 and 5 years for 2002 and 2001; risk-free interest rate of 3% for 2003, 1.5% for 2002, and 3.66% for 2001, and no dividend payments.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options
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Note 8 Stock Warrants
As of December 31, 2003, the Company had no outstanding stock warrants for shares of its Common Stock as its prior year's outstanding 80,000 warrants expired during 2002 fiscal year.
Note 9 Income Taxes
As a Bermuda exempted company, the Company is not currently subject to income tax filing requirements in Bermuda. Prior to 1999 the
Note 10 Contingencies
Mr. Laurence Geller was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company from September 30, 1996 until February 23,1999. The annual compensation of the Chairman of the Board was set at $100,000 and is not payable until the Company generates sufficient cash flows from operations. The amount payable of $133,000 has been accrued as a liability in the accounts; however, management is currently disputing the payment of this amount.
Note 11 Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Financial results by quarter are as follows:
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Net income (loss) |
$ (70,860 )$ (0.0008) |
$ (39,057 )$ (0.0004) |
$ 51,327 $ (0.0006) |
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Note 12 Comparative Figures
Certain of the comparative figures have been restated to conform with the presentation of the current year.
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