0000916641-01-501422.txt : 20011101 0000916641-01-501422.hdr.sgml : 20011101 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000916641-01-501422 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 20-F PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 28 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010430 FILED AS OF DATE: 20011031 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001022282 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374] FISCAL YEAR END: 0430 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 20-F SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-29142 FILM NUMBER: 1772239 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 505 UNIVERSITY AVE. STREET 2: STE 1400 TORONTO CITY: ONTARIO M5G 1X3 STATE: A6 BUSINESS PHONE: 8006062326 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 505 UNIVERSITY AVE. STREET 2: STE. 1400 TORONTO CITY: ONTARIO M5G 1X3 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INVESTORLINKS COM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000911 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: OPUS MINERALS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19991102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TNK RESOURCES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960905 20-F 1 d20f.txt FORM 20-F As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) [_] REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2001 [_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission file number: 0-29142 API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. (formerly InvestorLinks.com Inc.) --------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Province of Ontario, Canada -------------------------------------------- (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 505 University Ave., Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X3 --------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Shares, no par value ----------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class) Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 13,179,020 Common Shares as of April 30, 2001 ------------------------------------------------ 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. Yes [X] No [_] Inapplicable [_] Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow: Item 17 [x] Item 18 [_] 2 PART I ------ ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS Not Applicable ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE Not Applicable ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION A. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA General The selected consolidated statement of operations data set forth below for the one year period ended April 30, 2001, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data set forth below at April 30, 2001 are derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, which consolidated financial statements have been audited by BDO Dunwoody LLP. Note 1(b) to the consolidated financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report describes the Company's acquisition of IL Canada, Inc. and the accounting for the business acquisition. Since IL Canada, Inc. is a newly incorporated company and is deemed to be the acquirer for Canadian generally accepted accounting purposes ("Cdn. GAAP") no comparative figures have been presented in the Company's financial statements. The standard of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Item 3A requires selected historical financial data "for the five most recent financial years (or such shorter period that the [C]ompany has been in operation)...." Because of the reverse take-over transaction described above, the Company has only been in operation since May 10, 2000. For purposes of United States generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP"), since IL Data Canada, Inc. had no operations, Investorlinks.com LLC, the company that owned and operated the Investment Web site www.InvestorLinks.com prior to the June 6, 2000 acquisition transactions, would be considered the predecessor and audited information for the previous three years would normally be disclosed. However, the operations of Investorlinks.com LLC have been closed and the previous years' information would not be relevant or informative. Because of the foregoing, selected financial data for prior years is not included in this Annual Report. See "Exchange Rate Information" in this Item 3A below for historical exchange rate information. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, and "Item 5 -- Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" herein. The information set forth in this Annual Report is current as of October 26, 2001, unless an earlier or later date is indicated, and references to the "date of this Annual Report" shall be deemed to refer to such date. 3 The Company's accounts are maintained in Canadian dollars. In this Annual Report, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars except where otherwise indicated. Selected Consolidated Financial Data API Electronics Group Inc. (formerly known as InvestorLinks.com Inc.) Prepared Pursuant to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (In thousands of Cdn. $, except per share data) Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2001/(1)/ ------------------------------------- 2001 ------ Income Statement Data: Revenue.............................. $ 133 Loss for operations.................. ($2,293) Net loss............................. ($2,346) Net loss per common share............ ($0.41)/(2)/ Balance Sheet Data: Current assets....................... $ 2,291 Investments.......................... 146 Capital assets....................... 130 Total assets......................... 2,567 Current liabilities.................. 489 Shareholders' equity................. $ 2,078 /(1)/ For purposes of United States generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP"), since IL Data Canada, Inc. had no operations, Investorlinks.com LLC, the company that owned and operated the Investment Web site www.InvestorLinks.com prior to the June 6, 2000 acquisition transactions, would be considered the predecessor and audited information for the previous three years would normally be disclosed. However, the operations of Investorlinks.com LLC have been closed and the previous years' information would not be relevant or informative. Because of the foregoing, selected financial data for prior years is not included in this Annual Report. /(2)/ Net loss per common share has been restated to reflect the consolidation of Common Shares of the Company on the basis of one for three. 4 Selected Consolidated Financial Data API Electronics Group Inc. (formerly known as InvestorLinks.com Inc.) Prepared Pursuant to Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ------------------------------------------------- (In thousands of Cdn. $, except per share data) Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2001/(1)/ -------------------------------------------- 2001 ------ Income Statement Data: Revenue................................. $ 133 Loss for operations..................... ($2,484) Net loss................................ ($2,538) Net loss per common share............... ($0.44)/(2)/ Balance Sheet Data: Current assets.......................... $ 2,291 Investments............................. 144 Capital assets.......................... 130 Total assets............................ 2,565 Current liabilities..................... 489 Shareholders' equity.................... $ 2,076 /(1)/ Note 1(b) to the consolidated financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report describes the Company's acquisition of IL Data Canada, Inc. and the accounting for the business acquisition. Since IL Data Canada, Inc. is a newly incorporated company and is deemed to be the acquirer for Cdn. GAAP purposes; no comparative figures have been presented in the Company's financial statements. /(2)/ Net loss per common share has been restated to reflect the consolidation of Common Shares of the Company on the basis of one for three. Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Cdn. GAAP, which differ materially in certain respects from US GAAP. For a description of these differences see note 10 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2001 included in Item 17 of this Annual Report. Dividend Policy The Company does not intend to pay dividends in cash or in kind in the future. The Company expects to retain its earnings to finance the further growth of the Company. The directors of the Company will determine if and when dividends should be declared and paid in the future based upon the earnings and financial conditions of the Company at the relevant time and such other factors as the directors may deem relevant. All of the Common Shares of the Company are entitled to an equal share in any dividends 5 declared and paid. EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION The rate of exchange as of October 25, 2001 for the conversion of Canadian dollars ("Cdn. $") into United States dollars ("U.S. $") was U.S. $0.6357. The following table sets forth the exchange rates for the conversion of one dollar Canadian into one dollar United States at the end of the following fiscal periods, the high and low rates of exchange for such periods, and the average exchange rates (based upon the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the periods). The rates of exchange set forth herein are shown as, or are derived from, the reciprocals of the noon buying rates in New York City for cable transfers payable in Canadian dollars, as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The sources of this data are the Federal Reserve Statistical Release and exchange rate information published by Oanda Corporation, a global leader in currency conversion. Fiscal Year Ended April 30 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Period End............. .65 .67 .69 .70 .72 .73 Low.................... .63 .66 .63 .68 .71 .72 High................... .68 .70 .70 .73 .75 .75 Average*............... .66 .68 .66 .71 .73 .73 Sept. 2001 Aug. 2001 July 2001 June 2001 May 2001 April 2001 ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- Low .63 .64 .65 .64 .64 .63 High .65 .66 .66 .66 .65 .65 *Calculated by using the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the period. The rate of exchange as of October 25, 2001 for the conversion of United States dollars into Canadian dollars was 1.574. B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS Not Applicable C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS Not Applicable D. RISK FACTORS Uncertainties and Risk Factors The Company is subject to a number of significant uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, those described below and those described elsewhere in this Annual Report, which may ultimately affect the Company in a manner and to a degree that cannot be foreseen at this time. On August 31, 2001, the Company completed an acquisition by which the primary business of the Company became the manufacture 6 and supply of semiconductors and microelectronic circuits for military, aerospace, and commercial applications through its newly-acquired, wholly-owned subsidiary API Electronics, Inc. ("API"). On June 6, 2000, the Company completed an acquisition by which the primary business of the Company became and remained, for the period beginning June 6, 2000 and ending August 31, 2001, the operation of the Internet investment site www.InvestorLinks.com through its wholly-owned subsidiary IL Data Canada, Inc. ("IL"). Prior to June 6, 2000, the Company had been engaged in developing and exploiting mineral properties. Because of the significant change in the Company's business resulting from the August 31, 2001 acquisition of API, the list of risk factors below is separated into two primary groups: risks inherent in the Company's semiconductor and microelectronic circuit business (now the Company's primary business), and those inherent in the Company's Internet-related business (which, as of the date of this Annual Report, constitutes only a very minor part of the Company's business). Because, as of the date of this Annual Report, other than holding a minority equity interest in Stroud Resources Ltd. as a passive investment, the Company is no longer involved in the business of exploiting mineral properties, risks related to the exploitation of mineral properties are not described in this Item 3D. General Risks and Risks Relating to an Investment in the Securities of the -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company ------- Stock Market Price and Volume Volatility The market for the common stock of the Company may be highly volatile for reasons both related to the performance of the Company or events pertaining to the industry, as well as factors unrelated to the Company or its industry. Shares of the Company's Common Stock can be expected to be subject to volatility in both price and volume arising from market expectations, announcements and press releases regarding the Company's business, and changes in estimates and evaluations by securities analysts or other events or factors. In recent years, the securities markets in the United States and Canada have experienced a high level of price and volume volatility, and the market price of securities of many companies, particularly small-capitalization companies such as the Company, have experienced wide fluctuations which have not necessarily been related to the operations, performances, underlying asset values, or prospects of such companies. For these reasons, the shares of the Company's Common Stock can also be expected to be subject to volatility resulting from purely market forces over which the Company will have no control. Further, despite the existence of a market for trading the Company's Common Stock in the United States and Canada, stockholders of the Company may be unable to sell significant quantities of Common Stock in the public trading markets without a significant reduction in the price of the stock. Dilution Through Employee, Director and Consultant Options and Warrants Because the success of the Company is highly dependent upon its employees, directors and consultants, the Company may in the future grant to some or all of its key employees, directors and consultants options or warrants to purchase shares of its Common Stock as non-cash incentives. Subject to certain limitations, those options may be granted at exercise prices below those for the Common Stock prevailing in the public trading market at the time, or may be granted at exercise prices equal to market prices at times when the public market is depressed. The Company's Common Shares traded on the Canadian Venture Exchange until August 8, 2001. The rules of the Canadian Venture Exchange prohibit the grant of options at exercise prices below those for the Common Stock prevailing in the public trading market at the time of grant. However, these regulations will no longer prohibit the Company from making such grants because the Company has requested to be voluntarily delisted from the Canadian Venture Capital Exchange. To the extent that significant numbers of such options may be granted and exercised, the interests of the other stockholders of the Company may be diluted. As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company has granted options to purchase 510,000 Common Shares to employees, directors, and consultants, and has issued warrants to purchase 6,976,667 Common Shares. 7 Dividends The Company intends to invest all available funds to finance the growth of the Company's business and therefore investors cannot expect to receive a dividend on the Common Stock of the Company in the foreseeable future. Even were the Company to determine a dividend could be declared, the Company could be precluded from paying dividends by restrictive provisions of loans, leases or other financing documents or by legal prohibitions under applicable corporate law. Directors and Assets Outside Canada Since certain of the Company's past directors and one of its current directors are domiciled outside of Canada, it may not be possible to effect service of process upon such directors, and since all or a substantial portion of the assets of such directors are located outside Canada, there may be difficulties in enforcing against such directors judgments obtained in Canadian courts. Similarly, because certain of the Company's assets are located outside Canada, there may be difficulties in enforcing against the Company judgments obtained in Canadian courts. Certain Forward-looking Statements This Annual Report (including the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein) contains certain forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the management of the Company. When used in this Annual Report, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or the management of the Company, identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including among others general economic and market conditions, the state of the international, federal, state and local regulatory environment, lack of demand for the Company's services, and other risks described in this Item 3D of this Annual Report and elsewhere. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Future Capital Needs The Company may require additional funds for future capital expenditures. Adequate funds for these purposes, whether from additional financings, collaborative arrangements with other companies, or other sources, may not be available when needed or on favorable terms. Conflicts of Interest Certain of the directors and officers of the Company are also directors and/or officers and/or shareholders of other companies. Such associations may give rise to conflicts of interest from time to time. The directors of the Company are required by law to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and to disclose any interest, which they may have in any project or opportunity of the Company. If a conflict of interest arises at a meeting of the board of directors, any director in a conflict must disclose his interest and abstain from voting on such matter. In determining whether or not the Company will participate in any project or opportunity, the directors will primarily consider the degree of risk to which the Company may be exposed and its financial position at the time. 8 Risks Related to Potential Acquisitions The Company may in the future pursue strategic acquisitions of businesses and technologies. Acquisitions may entail numerous risks, including: . difficulties in assessing values for acquired businesses and technologies; . difficulties in the assimilation of acquired operations and products; . diversion of management's attention from other business concerns; . assumption of unknown material liabilities of acquired companies; . amortization of acquired intangible assets, which could reduce future report earnings; and . potential loss of customers or key employees of acquired companies. The Company may not be able to integrate successfully any operations, personnel, services or products that it acquires in the future. Control by Principal Stockholders, Officers and Directors Could Adversely Affect the Company's Stockholders The Company's officers, directors and greater-than-five-percent stockholders (and their affiliates), acting together, have the ability to control substantially all matters submitted to the Company's stockholders for approval (including the election and removal of directors and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets) and to control the Company's management and affairs. Accordingly, this concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving the Company or discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of the Company, which in turn could materially adversely affect the market price of the Company's stock. Risks Related to the Company's Primary Business, the Operation of API --------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronics, Inc. ("API") ------------------------- Downturns in the Highly Cyclical Semiconductor Industry Would Adversely Affect API's Operating Results and the Value of API's Business The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical, and the value of API's business may decline during the "down" portion of these cycles. The markets for API's products depend on continued demand in the aerospace, military defense systems, and commercial end-markets, and these end-markets may experience changes in demand that could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. The Semiconductor Business is Highly Competitive and Increased Competition Could Reduce the Value of an Investment in the Company The semiconductor industry, including the areas in which API does business, is highly competitive. API expects intensified competition from existing competitors and new entrants. Competition is based on price, product performance, product availability, quality, reliability and customer service. Even in strong markets, pricing pressures may emerge. For instance, competitors may attempt to gain a greater market share by lowering prices. The market for commercial products is characterized by declining selling prices. API anticipates that its average selling prices will continue to decrease in future periods, although the timing and amount of these decreases cannot be predicted with any certainty. API competes in 9 various markets with companies of various sizes, many of which are larger and have greater financial and other resources than API has, and thus may be better able to pursue acquisition candidates and to withstand adverse economic or market conditions. In addition, companies not currently in direct competition with API may introduce competing products in the future. API has numerous competitors. Some of API's current major competitors include Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ National Market Symbol "MSCC"), Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ: "SMTC"), International Rectifier Corp. (NYSE: "IRF"), Knox Semiconductor, National Hybrid, Aeroflex Incorporated, and Alpha Industries. API may not be able to compete successfully in the future or competitive pressures may harm API's financial condition or operating results. New Technologies Could Result in the Development of Competing Products and a Decrease in Demand for API's Products API's failure to develop new technologies or to react to changes in existing technologies could materially delay its development of new products (which are typically adaptations of existing products formerly manufactured by others), which could result in decreased revenues and/or a loss of API's market share to competitors. Rapidly changing technologies and industry standards, along with frequent new product introductions, characterize much of the semiconductor industry. API's financial performance depends on its ability to design, develop, manufacture, assemble, test, market and support new products (which, again, are typically adaptations of existing products formerly manufactured by others), and enhancements on a timely and cost-effective basis. A fundamental shift in technologies in API's product markets could have a material adverse effect on its competitive position within the industry. Growth-Related Risks API may be subject to growth-related risks, including capacity constraints and pressure on its internal systems and controls. The ability of API to manage its growth effectively will require it to continue to implement and improve its operational and financial systems and to expand, train and manage its employee base. The inability of API to manage this growth could have a material adverse impact on its business, operations and prospects. Risks Related to Complexity of Manufacturing Processes API's manufacturing processes are highly complex, require advanced and costly equipment and are continuously being modified in an effort to improve yields and product performance. Impurities or other difficulties in the manufacturing process can lower yields. API's operations could be materially adversely affected if production at its facility were interrupted for any reason. API may experience manufacturing difficulties in the future. API May Not be Able to Develop New Products to Satisfy Changes in Demand API cannot assure investors that it will successfully identify new product opportunities and develop and bring products to market in a timely and cost- effective manner, or that products or technologies developed by others will not render API's products or technologies obsolete or noncompetitive. In addition, to remain competitive API must continue to reduce package sizes, improve manufacturing yields and expand sales. API may not be able to accomplish these goals. Failure to Protect API's Proprietary Technologies or Maintain the Right to Use Certain Technologies May Negatively Affect API's Ability to Compete 10 API relies heavily on its proprietary technologies, which consist primarily of drawings, specifications, and processes purchased from others. API's future success and competitive position may depend in part upon its ability to obtain or maintain protection of certain proprietary technologies used in principal products. API generally does not have, nor does it generally intend to apply for, patent protection on any aspect of its technology or its business processes or methods. API's reliance upon protection of some of its technology as "trade secrets" will not necessarily protect API from the use by other persons of its technology, or their use of technology that is similar or superior to that which is embodied in API's trade secrets. Others may be able independently to duplicate or exceed API's technology in whole or in part. API cannot assure investors that it will be able to maintain the confidentiality of its technology, dissemination of which could have a material adverse effect on its business. In addition, litigation may be necessary to determine the scope and validity of API's proprietary rights. Obtaining or protecting API's proprietary rights may require API to defend claims of intellectual property infringement by its competitors. While API is not currently engaged as a defendant in intellectual property litigation that it believes will have a material adverse effect on its business, API could become subject to lawsuits in which it is alleged that API has infringed upon the intellectual property rights of others. If any such infringements exist, arise or are claimed in the future, API may be exposed to substantial liability for damages and may need to obtain licenses from patent owners, discontinue or change its processes or products or expend significant resources to develop or acquire non-infringing technologies. API cannot assure investors that it would be successful in such efforts or that such licenses would be available under reasonable terms. API's failure to develop or acquire non-infringing technologies or to obtain licenses on acceptable terms or the occurrence of related litigation itself could have a material adverse effect on API's operating results and financial condition. API Must Commit Resources to Product Production Prior to Receipt of Purchase Commitments and Could Lose Some or All of the Associated Investment API sells products primarily pursuant to purchase orders for current delivery, rather than pursuant to long-term supply contracts. Many of these purchase orders may be revised or canceled without penalty. As a result, API must commit resources to the production of products without any advance purchase commitments from customers. API's inability to sell products after it has devoted significant resources to them could have a material adverse effect on API's business, financial condition and results of operations. Variability of API's Manufacturing Yields May Affect API's Gross Margins API's manufacturing yields vary significantly among products, depending on the complexity of a particular integrated circuit's design and API's experience in manufacturing that type of integrated circuit. In the past, API has experienced difficulties in achieving planned yields, which have adversely affected API's gross margins. The fabrication of integrated circuits is a highly complex and precise process. Problems in the fabrication process can cause a substantial percentage of wafers to be rejected or numerous integrated circuits on each wafer to be nonfunctional, thereby reducing yields. These difficulties include: . defects in masks, which are used to transfer circuit patterns onto API's wafers; . impurities in the materials used; . contamination of the manufacturing environment; and . equipment failure. 11 Because a large portion of API's costs of manufacturing are relatively fixed, it is critical for API to improve the number of shippable integrated circuits per wafer and increase the production volume of wafers in order to maintain and improve API's results of operations. Yield decreases can result in substantially higher unit costs, which could materially and adversely affect API's operating results and have done so in the past. Moreover, API cannot assure investors that it will be able to continue to improve yields in the future or that it will not suffer periodic yield problems, particularly during the early production of new products or introduction of new process technologies. In either case, API's results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Risks Related to Supply of Materials and Services API purchases most of its raw materials, including silicon wafers, on a purchase order basis from a number of vendors. If any subcontractors or vendors are unable to provide these materials in the future, the relationships with API's customers could be seriously affected and its revenues, financial condition and cash flows could be severely damaged. Although API seeks to reduce its dependence on sole and limited source suppliers both for services and for materials, disruption or financial, operational, production or quality assurance difficulties at any of these sources could occur and cause API to have severe delivery problems. API's Inventories May Become Obsolete The life cycles of some of API's products depend heavily upon the life cycles of the end products into which these products are designed. Products with short life cycles require API to manage closely its production and inventory levels. Inventory may also become obsolete because of adverse changes in end-market demand. API may be adversely affected in the future by obsolete or excess inventories which may result from unanticipated changes in the estimated total demand for API's products or the estimated life cycles of the end products into which API's products are designed. API's International Operations and Sales Expose API to Material Risks API expects revenues from foreign markets to continue to represent a significant portion of total revenues. API maintains contracts with entities in the United States, Canada, Israel and certain other countries that are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. There are risks inherent in doing business internationally, including: . changes in, or impositions of, legislative or regulatory requirements, including tax laws in the countries in which API sells its products; . trade restrictions; . transportation delays; . work stoppages; . economic and political instability; . changes in import/export regulations, tariffs and freight rates; . difficulties in collecting receivables and enforcing contracts generally; and . currency exchange rate fluctuations. In addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect API's products or intellectual property rights to the same extent as do Canadian and U.S. laws. Therefore, the risk of piracy of API's technology and products may be greater in these foreign countries. Although API has not experienced any material adverse effect on its operating results as a result of these and other factors, API cannot assure investors 12 that such factors will not have a material adverse effect on API's financial condition and operating results in the future. Delays in Production, Implementing New Production Techniques or Resolving Problems Associated with Technical Equipment Malfunctions Could Adversely Affect API's Manufacturing Efficiencies API's manufacturing efficiency will be an important factor in its future profitability, and API cannot assure investors that it will be able to maintain or increase its manufacturing efficiency. API's manufacturing processes are highly complex, require advanced and costly equipment, and are continually being modified in an effort to improve yields and product performance. API may experience manufacturing problems in achieving acceptable yields or experience product delivery delays in the future as a result of, among other things, capacity constraints, construction delays, upgrading or expanding existing facilities, or changing process technologies, any of which could result in a loss of future revenues. API's operating results also could be adversely affected by the increase in fixed costs and operating expenses related to increases in production capacity if revenues do not increase proportionately. Interruptions, Delays or Cost Increases Affecting API's Materials, Parts, Equipment or Subcontractors May Impair API's Competitive Position API's manufacturing operations depend upon obtaining adequate supplies of materials, parts and equipment, including silicon, mold compounds, and lead frames on a timely basis from third parties. API's results of operations could be adversely affected if it is unable to obtain adequate supplies of materials, parts and equipment in a timely manner, or if the costs of materials, parts or equipment increase significantly. From time to time, suppliers may extend lead times, limit supplies or increase prices due to capacity constraints or other factors. Although API generally uses materials, parts and equipment available from multiple suppliers, it has a limited number of suppliers for some materials, parts and equipment. While API believes that alternate suppliers for these materials, parts and equipment are available, an interruption could materially impair API's operations. Some of API's products are assembled and tested by third-party subcontractors. API does not have any long-term agreements with these subcontractors. As a result, API may not have assured control over its product delivery schedules or product quality. Due to the amount of time typically required to qualify assemblers and testers, API could experience delays in the shipment of its products if it is forced to find alternative third parties to assemble or test them. Any product delivery delays in the future could have a material adverse effect on API's operating results and financial condition. API's operations and ability to satisfy customer obligations could be adversely affected if its relationships with these subcontractors were disrupted or terminated. Although API seeks to reduce its dependence on its sole and limited source suppliers, disruption or termination of any of these sources could occur, and such disruptions or terminations could harm API's business and operating results. In the event that any of API's subcontractors were to experience financial, operational, production or quality assurance difficulties resulting in a reduction or interruption in supply, its operating results would suffer until alternate subcontractors, if any, became available. Risks Related to Reliance on Sales to Military and Aerospace Markets A significant portion of API's sales are to military and aerospace markets, which are subject to the business risks of changes in governmental appropriations and changes in national defense policies and 13 priorities. All of API's contracts with prime U.S. Government contractors contain customary provisions permitting termination at any time, at the convenience of the U.S. Government or the prime contractors upon payment to API for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit. If API experiences significant reductions or delays in procurements of its products by the U.S. Government, or terminations of government contracts or subcontracts, its operating results could be materially and adversely affected. Certain contracts are also subject to price re-negotiation in accordance with U.S. Government sole source procurement provisions. Environmental Liabilities Could Adversely Impact API's Financial Position United States federal, state and local laws and regulations impose various restrictions and controls on the discharge of materials, chemicals and gases used in API's semiconductor manufacturing processes. In addition, under some laws and regulations, API could be held financially responsible for remedial measures if its properties are contaminated or if it sends waste to a landfill or recycling facility that becomes contaminated, even if API did not cause the contamination. Also, API may be subject to common law claims if it releases substances that damage or harm third parties. Further, future changes in environmental laws or regulations may require additional investments in capital equipment or the implementation of additional compliance programs in the future. Any failure to comply with environmental laws or regulations could subject API to serious liabilities, and could have a material adverse effect on its operating results and financial condition. In the conduct of API's manufacturing operations, it has handled and does handle materials that are considered hazardous, toxic or volatile under U.S. federal, state and local laws. The risk of accidental release of such materials cannot be completely eliminated. In addition, contaminants may migrate from or within, or through property. These risks may give rise to claims. Where third parties are responsible for contamination, the third parties may not have funds, or make funds available when needed, to pay remediation costs imposed under environmental laws and regulations. Potential Effects of System Outages Risks are presented by electrical or telecommunications outages, computer hacking or other general system failure. To try to manage API's operations efficiently and effectively, it relies heavily on its internal information and communications systems and on systems or support services from third parties. Any of these are subject to failure. System-wide or local failures that affect API's information processing could have material adverse effects on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, insurance coverage for the risks described above may be unavailable. Dependence on Key Personnel API is dependent upon a small number of key personnel. For example, Thomas W. Mills, President and Chief Operating Officer of API, has held these positions since 1991, has been employed by API since 1981, is extremely familiar with all aspects of API's business, and has a proven track record of capable leadership. Jerry Roth, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has increased sales dramatically since he started with API in 1998. The loss of the services of one or more of such personnel could have a material adverse effect on API. API's success will depend in large part on the efforts of these individuals. It is not currently proposed that there will be any long-term employment agreements or key-man insurance in respect of API's key personnel. API will face intense competition for qualified personnel, and there can be no assurance that API will be able to attract and retain such personnel. Dependence on Recruiting and Retention of Sales and Customer Support Personnel 14 The future revenue growth of API will depend in large part on its ability successfully to expand its sales force and its customer support capability. API may not be able successfully to manage the expansion of such functions or to recruit and train additional sales, consulting and client/customer support personnel. If API is unable to hire and retain additional sales personnel, it may not be able to increase its revenues to the extent necessary to ensure profitability. If API is unable to hire trained consulting and client/customer support personnel it may be unable to meet client or customer demands. API is not likely to be able to increase its revenues in the event API fails to expand its sales force or its consulting and client/customer support staff. Even if API is successful in expanding its sales force and client/customer support capability, the expansion may not result in revenue growth. Fluctuations in Earnings While API has been in business for approximately twenty years, it has experienced losses in some of its recent financial years, including the fiscal years ended May 31, 1999 and May 31, 2000. API expects to experience significant fluctuations in future quarterly results that may be caused by many factors, including (i) the pace of development of its business; (ii) changes in the level of marketing and other operating expenses to support future growth; (iii) competitive factors; and (iv) general economic conditions. Dependence on Additional Financing API may require additional financing in order to support expansion, develop new or enhanced services or products, respond to competitive pressures, acquire complementary businesses or technologies, or take advantage of unanticipated opportunities. The ability of the Company and API to arrange such financing in the future will depend in part upon the prevailing capital market conditions, as well as the business performance of API. There can be no assurance that the Company and API will be successful in their efforts to arrange additional financing under satisfactory terms. If additional financing is raised by the issuance of shares of the Company's Common Stock, the Company's shareholders may suffer dilution. If adequate funds are not available, or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company and API may not be able to take advantage of opportunities, or otherwise respond to competitive pressures and remain in business. Risks Related to Fire, Natural Disaster, and Equipment Problems If a fire, natural disaster or any other catastrophic event prevents API from operating its factory for more than a few days, API's revenue and financial condition could be severely impacted. There are a number of foundries which, given appropriate lead times, could meet some of API's fabrication needs. However, in the event API has to use such foundries, it cannot guarantee that it will be able to meet its customers' required delivery schedules. Because of the unique nature of API's manufacturing processes, it would be difficult for API to arrange for independent suppliers to produce semiconductors and microelectronic circuits in a short period of time. While API believes that it has sufficient manufacturing capacity to meet its near term plans, prolonged problems with any specific piece of equipment could cause API to miss its production goals. Risks Related to the Company's Secondary Business, the Operation of the Internet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investment Site www.InvestorLinks.com through IL Data Canada, Inc. ("IL") ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company Intends to Devote Only Minimal Resources to the Operation of its Web Site www.InvestorLinks.com 15 On August 31, 2001, the Company's primary business became the manufacture and supply of semiconductors and microelectronic circuits for military, aerospace and commercial applications through its newly-acquired subsidiary API Electronics, Inc. ("API"). The Company intends to devote the vast majority of its resources to API, rather than to the operation of its web site www.InvestorLinks.com. As a result, the number of users of, and advertising revenues derived from IL and www.InvestorLinks.com will, in all likelihood, decrease substantially in the future. As of the date of this Annual Report, advertising revenues derived from IL and www.InvestorLinks.com have already dropped significantly as compared to revenues through April 30, 2001, the closing date of the Company's fiscal year to which this Annual Report pertains. Since April 30, 2001, IL has discontinued its electronic newsletter, previously a source of revenues from advertising sponsors, closed U.S. operations, terminated its internal advertising sales force, discontinued the development of content for its Web site, and for the most part, become inactive. Investors in the Company should not, therefore, expect IL to contribute to the Company's profitability. Because of this, the Company's management has in this Annual Report abridged the risk factors pertaining to IL, many of which are immaterial to the Company's overall business. The Company's 2000 Form 20-F Annual Report, available online at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site www.SEC.gov, contains a broader disclosure of risk factors relevant to IL's business as previously conducted. Intense Competition Will, in All Likelihood, Further Reduce the Market Share of www.InvestorLinks.com and Further Deteriorate IL's Financial Performance Because, as stated above, the Company has virtually eliminated resource allocation to IL and the development of new content for www.InvestorLinks.com, its ability to compete has been significantly reduced. An increasing number of financial news and information sources compete for consumers' and advertisers' attention and spending, as well as for outside contributors of content. The Company and IL expect this competition to continue to increase. Given the limited resources that the Company intends to allocate to IL and www.InvestorLinks.com, IL will not, in all likelihood, be able to compete successfully for advertisers, readers or outside contributors, which will materially adversely affect IL's business, results of operations and financial condition. IL Has Been Unable to Maintain Strategic Relationships That Previously Benefited Its Business IL established a number of strategic relationships with online service providers and information service providers during and prior to the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, and has been unable to maintain most of these strategic relationships. These relationships were important to IL's business prospects, and their loss has had, and will continue to have, a material adverse effect on IL's business and financial performance. The Elimination of IL's Internal Advertising Sales Force Will, in all likelihood, Result in Lower Advertising Revenues In addition to third party advertisement placement firms such as Engage Media (which closed its operations in September 2001), IL previously depended on an internal advertising sales department to maintain and increase its advertising sales. As of the date of this Annual Report, IL had terminated all of the employees in its internal advertising sales department. IL's Internet-related business and results of operations will, in all likelihood, be materially adversely affected by the elimination of its advertising sales department. IL has experienced significant reductions in revenues from advertising since the end of the Company's financial year ending April 30, 2001. As of the date of this Annual Report, because of the elimination of IL's internal advertising sales force and the loss of advertising sales through Engage Media, IL's marketing and sales channels are inactive. 16 Domain Names The regulation of domain names in the United States and in foreign countries may change. Regulatory bodies could establish additional top-level domains, appoint additional domain name registrars, or modify the requirements for holding domain names, any or all of which may dilute the strength of its names. IL may not acquire or maintain its domain names in all of the countries in which its Internet site may be accessed, or for any or all of the top-level domain names that may be introduced. The relationship between regulations governing domain names and laws protecting proprietary rights is unclear. Therefore, IL may not be able to prevent third parties from acquiring domain names that infringe or otherwise decrease the value of its marks and other proprietary rights. Changing Governmental Regulations IL may face increased government regulation and legal uncertainties. There are an increasing number of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations pertaining to the Internet. In addition, a number of federal, state, local and foreign legislative and regulatory proposals are under consideration. Laws or regulations may be adopted with respect to the Internet relating to liability for information retrieved from or transmitted over the Internet, online content, user privacy and quality of products and services. Laws or regulations relating to privacy, in particular, may decrease the value of IL's subscriber database of approximately 30,000 online consumers. Moreover, the applicability to the Internet of existing laws governing issues such as intellectual property ownership and infringement, copyright, trademark, trade secret, obscenity, libel, employment and personal privacy is uncertain and developing. Any new legislation or regulation, or the application or interpretation of existing laws or regulations, may decrease the growth in the use of the Internet, may impose additional burdens on electronic commerce or may alter how IL does business. This could decrease the demand for its services, increase its cost of doing business or otherwise have a material adverse effect on IL's business, results of operations and financial condition. Potential Liability for Information Displayed on IL's Web Site May Require the Company to Defend Against Legal Claims, Which May Cause Significant Operational Expenditures IL may be subject to claims for defamation, libel, copyright or trademark infringement or based on other theories relating to the information IL publishes or has previously published on its Web site. These types of claims have been brought, sometimes successfully, against online services as well as other print publications in the past. IL could also be subject to claims based upon the content that is accessible from IL's Web site through links to other Web sites. ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY INTRODUCTION API Electronics Group Inc. (formerly InvestorLinks.com Inc.), incorporated in the Province of Ontario, Canada (the "Company"), completed an acquisition on August 31, 2001, by which the primary business of the Company became the manufacture and supply of semiconductors and microelectronic circuits for military, aerospace and commercial applications through its newly acquired, wholly-owned subsidiary API Electronics, Inc. Prior to August 31, 2001, the Company had been primarily engaged in the business of a financial resource and directory portal provider on the Internet, through the operation of the Internet investment site www.InvestorLinks.com, since June 6, 2000. While the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary IL Data Canada, Inc., still owns and operates the Internet site www.InvestorLinks.com, the Company's primary business, and the focus of substantially all of the Company's resources is, since 17 August 31, 2001, the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiary API Electronics, Inc. Prior to September 7, 2001, and during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company's name was InvestorLinks.com Inc. Prior to June 6, 2000, and during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, the Company's name was Opus Minerals Inc., and the Company was in the business of locating, acquiring, exploring, and, if warranted, developing and exploiting mineral properties. On July 25, 2000, the Company filed Articles of Amendment in the Province of Ontario changing its name from Opus Minerals Inc. to InvestorLinks.com Inc. As of October 2001, other than holding a minority equity interest in Stroud Resources Ltd. as a passive investment, the Company is no longer involved in the business of exploiting mineral properties. The Company is a publicly traded company whose Common Shares (the "Common Stock" or the "Common Shares") trade in the United States on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "APIEF." Previously, the Company's Common Stock traded on the Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol "YIK," and on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "IVLKF." As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company's Common Shares are not traded on the Canadian Venture Exchange because the Company's Board of Directors, based on business and timing factors, decided not to obtain pre-approval from the Canadian Venture Exchange for its August 31, 2001 acquisition of API Electronics, Inc., which constituted a reverse take-over transaction requiring pre-approval. The Company's Board of Directors has determined that it will not seek to re-establish trading of its Common Shares on the Canadian Venture Exchange, and has requested to be delisted voluntarily from the Canadian Venture Exchange. A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY The Company's legal name and commercial name is API Electronics Group Inc., and the legal and commercial name of its primary business and wholly-owned subsidiary is API Electronics, Inc. The Company was incorporated on May 14, 1985, in the Province of Ontario, Canada under the name Shediac Bay Resources Inc. The Company is a corporation domiciled in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and operates under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. Both the registered office and principle place of business of the Company are located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X3. The telephone numbers of the Company's registered office and principle place of business in Ontario, Canada are (416) 593-6543 and 1(800) 606-2326. The Company is not required to have an agent in its home country, Canada, or in the host country, the United States. The operating office of IL Data Corporation, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada in the United States, which owns and operates the InvestorLinks.com Web site, is located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X3. The registered agent of IL Data Corporation, Inc. is Walther, Key, Maupin, Oats, Cox & LeGoy, A Professional Corporation, 3500 Lakeside Court, P. O. Box 30,000, Reno, Nevada 89520. IL Data Corporation, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IL Data Canada, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. IL Data Canada, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The corporate office of API Electronics, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware in the United States and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X3. API Electronics, Inc. operates a plant and distribution facility at 375 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, New York, 11788. The registered agent of API Electronics, Inc. is The Corporation Trust Company, Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the Company include the Company and its subsidiaries. From the time of the Company's incorporation on May 14, 1985 until June 6, 2000, the Company was in the business of locating, acquiring, exploring, and, if warranted, developing and exploiting, mineral 18 properties. As noted above, the Company's name at the time it was incorporated was Shediac Bay Resources Inc. Initially, the Company explored for beryllium and gold in Canada. On June 25, 1985, the Company's Common Stock was listed for trading on Canadian Dealing Network (the "CDN"). The Company filed Articles of Amendment effective September 13, 1991, changing its name from Shediac Bay Resources Inc. to Dally Development Corp. The Company was inactive from 1991 to April 1993, at which time a change in management, stockholdings and control of the Company occurred. At this time the Company raised working capital to allow it to become active by acquiring or entering into new mineral ventures. In April 1993, the Company acquired 1024680 Ontario Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario ("1024680"), through a share-for-share exchange in which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares and warrants of 1024680 in exchange for (i) 6,078,650 shares of the Company's Common Stock with an aggregate negotiated value of $243,156, and (ii) three-year warrants to purchase an additional 6,078,650 shares at $0.10 per share. As a result of the share-for-share exchange, 1024680's sole stockholder, 867323 Ontario Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario ("867323"), acquired approximately 58.9% of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock (after taking into consideration the transaction with Sheppard Ventures Inc. discussed below). Immediately following the share-for-share exchange, Ms. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, who, together with members of her immediate family, owned and controlled 867323, became the President, a director and an indirect principal stockholder of the Company. Concurrent with the transaction described above with respect to 1024680, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares and warrants of Sheppard Ventures Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario ("Sheppard"), through a share-for-share exchange in which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares and warrants of Sheppard in exchange for (i) 4,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock with an aggregate negotiated value of $160,000, and (ii) three-year warrants to purchase an additional 4,000,000 shares at $0.10 per share. As a result of this transaction, Sheppard's stockholders acquired approximately 38.9% of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock (after taking into consideration the transaction with 1024680 discussed above), and Mr. John R. Gowdy, the sole officer and director of Sheppard and a principal indirect owner of Sheppard, became a director and an indirect significant stockholder of the Company. The Company agreed in April 1993 to acquire all of the outstanding shares and warrants of TNK Resources, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario ("Preceding TNK"), through a share-for-share exchange in which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares and warrants of Preceding TNK in exchange for (i) 2,500,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock with an aggregate negotiated value of $250,000, and (ii) three-year warrants to purchase an additional 2,500,000 shares at $0.20 per share. Effective May 1, 1993, the Company amalgamated with its three newly-acquired, wholly-owned subsidiaries (1024680, Sheppard and Preceding TNK), and thereupon changed the name of the Company to TNK Resources Inc. In September 1994, through a share-for-share exchange, the Company acquired 14,000,000 shares of common stock in Vertex (then known as Sommerset Industries Inc., or "Sommerset"), a public company whose common stock is traded on the CDN. As of September 24, 1999, the Company's shares in Vertex 19 had a value of $420,000 based on the closing trading price of such shares on the CDN as of such date of $0.15 per share. At this point, the Company owned 14,000,000 shares of Sommerset common stock, which then represented approximately 70% of the total issued and outstanding Sommerset shares, including 327,000 shares held by prior Sommerset stockholders after the acquisition. Following the acquisition, Sommerset changed its name to Midswana Diamond Exploration Corp. The Company filed Articles of Amendment on May 18, 1999, changing its name from TNK Resources Inc. to Opus Minerals Inc. At that time, the trading symbol for the Company's Common Shares on the CDN was changed to "OPUS", and the trading symbol for the Company's Common Shares on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board was changed to "OPMNF". In February 2000, the Company sold all of its diamond exploration prospects to its partially owned subsidiary, First Strike Diamonds Inc., then Vertex Ventures, Inc. ("First Strike"), in exchange for 6,266,667 common shares of First Strike. In April 2000, the Company issued a dividend-in-kind of the 6,266,667 common shares of First Strike to the Company's shareholders. In June 2000, the Company sold its remaining 2,800,000 common shares of First Strike. As of June 7, 2000 and through the date of this Annual Report, other than holding a minority equity interest in Stroud Resources Ltd. as a passive investment, the Company is no longer involved in the business of exploiting mineral properties. On June 6, 2000, the Company acquired all of the shares of IL Data Canada, Inc. in exchange for 6,800,000 Common Shares of the Company at an attributed value of $1,700,000. IL Data Canada Inc. owns 100% of IL Data Corporation, Inc., which, through a series of transactions, owns and operates the investment Web site www.InvestorLinks.com. From June 6, 2001 through August 31, 2001, the Company's primary business was that of a financial resource and directory portal provider on the Internet. On July 25, 2000, the Company filed Articles of Amendment in the Province of Ontario changing its name from Opus Minerals Inc. to InvestorLinks.com Inc. In connection with these transactions, the Company's Common Stock began trading on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "IVLKF." Additional details regarding the transactions summarized in this paragraph can be found below in Item 17 of this Annual Report (see in particular Note 1 to the financial statements contained therein). On August 30, 2001, the Company's shareholders approved the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("API") by the issuance of 6,500,000 post-consolidation units at U.S. $.40 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share, 1/2 of one Series A common share purchase warrant exercisable at U.S. $.45 for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance, and 1/2 of one Series B common share purchase warrant exercisable at U.S. $.75 for a period of two years from date of issuance. This transaction constituted a reverse take-over of the Company by API, the deemed acquiring company. Also on August 30, 2001, the Company's shareholders approved a change of the Company's name from InvestorLinks.com Inc. to API Electronics Group Inc., and the consolidation of the authorized common shares on the basis that every three pre-consolidation Common Shares were converted into one post-consolidation Common Share. The name change and share consolidation became effective on September 10, 2001, when the Company filed Articles of Amendment in Ontario. On September 10, 2001, shares of the Company's Common Stock began trading on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "APIEF." As of August 31, 2001, the Company's primary business became the manufacture and distribution of semiconductors and microelectronic circuits for military, aerospace, and commercial applications through its newly acquired, wholly-owned subsidiary API. The Company plans to devote substantially all of its resources to the business of API. Additional details regarding the transactions summarized in this paragraph can be found below in Item 17 of this Annual Report (see in particular Note 11 to the financial statements contained therein). 20 Principal Capital Expenditures and Divestitures Since May 10, 2000 A description, including the amount invested, of the Company's principal capital expenditures and divestitures (including interests in other companies), since May 10, 2000, the date of incorporation of IL Data Canada, Inc., follows.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Parties Type Description of Capital Ex- Amount Invested or penditure or Divestiture Divested -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 6, 2000 Company, IL Data Securities Company acquired all of the shares $1,700,000 invested Canada, Inc. ("IL Exchange of IL Data which indirectly owns (attributed value of 6,800,000 Data") and the Agreement and operates the Internet Common Shares) shareholders of IL investment site Data Canada, Inc. www.InvestorLinks.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 30, 2001 Company, API Agreement and Company acquired all of the shares U.S. $2,600,000 invested Acquisition Corp., Plan of Merger of API Electronics, Inc. (attributed value of API Electronics, 6,500,000 post-consolidation Inc. and the Common Shares and Warrants to Shareholders of API Purchase Common Shares) Electronics, Inc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For a discussion of the reasons that descriptions of capital expenditures and divestitures occurring prior to May 10, 2000 are excluded from this Item 4A, see the footnotes accompanying the Selected Consolidated Financial Data in Item 3A above. As of the date of this Annual Report, there are no material capital expenditures or divestitures in progress. Public Takeover Offers There have been no public takeover offers by third parties in respect of the Company's shares or by the Company in respect of other companies' shares since May 1, 1999. B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Business Overview - API Electronics, Inc. ----------------------------------------- An Introduction to API Electronics, Inc. - Operations, Activities and Products Effective on August 31, 2001, subsequent to the end of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company completed its acquisition of API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("API"), which then became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. This transaction constituted a reverse take-over of the Company by API, the deemed acquiring company. As a result of the reverse take-over, the primary business of the Company became the manufacture and supply of semiconductors and microelectronic circuits for military, aerospace, and commercial applications through its newly-acquired, wholly-owned subsidiary API. The Company plans to devote substantially all of its resources to the business of API. API manufactures niche specialty products that major semiconductor manufacturers no longer produce or do not plan on producing in the future. API has focused on the discontinued parts niche of the electronic component industry since its formation over 20 years ago. In support of API's goals and objectives, API has focused on maximizing the potential of the various products for which it has become the sole source supplier. Through the implementation of engineering process controls and total quality management 21 principles, API has achieved manufacturing efficiencies and effectiveness via specialization and concentration on these niche products. This strategy has enabled API gradually to increase its prices, thereby enhancing margins in these sole source offerings. API's reputation is that of a preferred supplier of custom replacement parts for critical, fixed-design systems. Such niche products include Varactor tuning diodes, specialty suppressor diodes for the relay market, and custom microelectronic hybrid circuits designed, built and tested to customer specifications. API also manufactures power and small-signal transistors, silicon rectifiers, zener diodes, high-voltage diodes, and resistor/capacitor networks. All microelectronic products are manufactured using semiconductor, hybrid, and surface-mount technologies or a combination. All methods and processes are controlled and monitored by API's Quality Assurance programs. Applications for API's semiconductor products include: Telecommunications, Aerospace, Military Defense Systems, Automated Test Equipment, Computing Equipment, Medical Equipment, Robotics, Instrumentation and Automotive Systems. API currently serves a broad group of customers falling into four main categories: Hybrid Circuit, Power and Small-Signal Transistor, Varactor Tuning Diode and Value-Added Distribution. API's principal markets consist of the government and military markets (approximately 50% of revenues), laboratory and commercial equipment (approximately 40% of revenues), and other replacement parts (approximately 10% of revenues). The Company's customers include government agencies, Departments of Defense, and large military contractors such as Honeywell/Allied Signal, BAE Systems Controls, Deutch Relays, Litton Systems and Lockheed-Martin. Other customers include Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Litton, Alcatel, Tektroniz, Racal, Ball Aerospace and the Defense Electronic Supply Center. The main thrust of API's strategy has been to increase its market penetration via the acquisition of the following competitors' product lines: 1. Ampower - Power Transistors 2. Unitrode - Power and Darlington Transistors 3. Solid Power Corp. - Homotaxial Power Transistors 4. MSI Electronics - Varactor Tuning, Abrupt, and Hyperabrupt Diodes 5. ASI Microsystems - Custom Hybrid Circuits 6. REL Labs - Standard Hybrid Amplifiers, Oscillators, and Networks API has obtained the original designs of these companies to manufacture brand new spare parts for aircraft, military, medical and commercial systems that were built over the past three decades and are still providing essential services. Additionally, API plans to invest in engineering and research and development to become more active in High Current/High Voltage devices and introduce a line of specialty power rectifiers. Offering foundry capabilities to other organizations needing manufacturing facilities will also serve to achieve API's goal of increased market penetration. API will look to return to its previous Qualified Product List (QPL) offerings and concentrate on achieving QPL status on other products. Also, the purchase of standard materials in volume will capitalize on discounted price points and support improved margins. Seeking better to communicate its capabilities to the industry as a whole, including customers, sales reps, and distributors, API has instituted a cost- effective sales and marketing program. Updated catalogs, brochures, line cards, and product lists are augmented by its Web site describing API and its capabilities. 22 API seeks to improve its product sales in overseas markets through an increased emphasis on the part of its domestic direct sales force and improved communication with overseas sales representatives and distributors. Principal Markets in which API Competes API's customers are located primarily in the United States, Canada, Israel, and certain countries that are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. These are the primary markets in which API competes. Because the Company did not receive revenues from API during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001 to which this Annual Report primarily pertains, the Company can not at this time provide a breakdown of total revenues by category of activity and geographic market with regard to the Company's operation of API. New Products API has not introduced any significant new products or services in the year prior to the date of this Annual Report. Seasonality API's revenues and business is not, in general, seasonal. Raw Materials Raw materials required by API's business consist primarily of silicon wafers. A broad market for silicon wafers exists worldwide, and the prices of silicon wafers has not historically been volatile. Marketing Channels API's marketing channels consist primarily of the use of an in-house sales manager with a sales staff of two persons, and regional agents who act as independent contractors to API. API does not use any special sales methods such as installment sales. Dependence on Patents, Licenses, Contracts and Processes API is not dependent on patents, licenses, industrial contracts, commercial contracts, financial contracts, or new manufacturing processes in such a manner that such dependence would be material to API's business or profitability. Material Effects of Government Regulations Except as noted below, government regulations of the United States and the State of New York related to environmental compliance, labor conditions, and government contracting are typical in API's industry and do not have a material effect on the company's business. API does, however, lack ISO-9002 certification and has not been able to maintain itself on all pre-qualification lists necessary to contract with the United States Electronic Defense Supply Center, including MIL-PRF-19500 (QML-19500) and MIL-PRF-38534 (QML-38534). The United States Department of Defense regulates certification and qualification requirements of the Defense Electronic Supply Center. Business Overview - IL Data Canada, Inc. (www.InvestorLinks.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 23 An Introduction to IL Data Canada, Inc. and InvestorLinks.com On June 6, 2000, the Company completed its acquisition of IL Data Canada, Inc., which then became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. IL Data Canada, Inc., through a series of transactions, owns and operates the Internet investment site www.InvestorLinks.com ("InvestorLinks"), with operations based in Ontario, Canada. InvestorLinks is a financial resource and directory portal that delivers informational content to the online investing community through the InvestorLinks Web site. InvestorLinks provides links to daily stock and market analysis from numerous sources, comprehensive intra-day technical charting, quotes, stock and market data, financial news, and financial directories. The InvestorLinks Directory contains unique URLs in hundreds of categories, organized in an easy-to-navigate format. The Company's Internet properties, including www.InvestorLinks.com, primarily target a focused demographic of high-income decision-making investors with the goal of generating advertising revenue. In January 2000, more than 140,000 individual Internet users accessed InvestorLinks.com and related wholly-owned Internet properties and generated over 5 million page views. Chosen as one of the "Best Websites for Investors" by BARRON'S magazine, InvestorLinks has been recognized in North America as a premier investor resource on the Internet, and has been listed numerous times as a "financial megasite" in Online Investor Magazine. Closure of U.S. Operations and Decline in Revenues of IL Data Canada, Inc. Despite the accolades that the InvestorLinks.com Web site received from Barron's and Online Investor magazines, the Web site was not able to generate sufficient revenues to warrant expenses incurred by the Company in maintaining the Web site in the manner it was initially maintained. In general, many Web sites such as InvestorLinks.com that are dependent on advertising revenues have not performed well. During the three month period ending July 31, 2001, a quarter in which the Company generated only $3,777 in advertising and sponsorship newsletter revenues combined, the Company closed down its U.S. operations, terminated the employment of all U.S. employees, and transferred the Company's U.S. assets to Canada. While the Company explored options for entering another line of business, it attempted to decrease expenses associated with the InvestorLinks.com Web site so as to preserve the Company's assets. The Company anticipates that revenues derived from the InvestorLinks.com Web site will continue to decrease because of the reduction in resources devoted to its operation and the allocation of substantially all of the Company's available resources toward the operation of its newly-acquired subsidiary, API Electronics, Inc. instead of its subsidiary IL Data Canada, Inc., which owns and operates the InvestorLinks Web site. See also the Risk Factors related to IL Data Canada, Inc. in Part III, Item 3D above. Domain Names The Company has registered the Domain name "InvestorLinks.com" with the worldwide Internet registry called "Internic". InvestorLinks.com also owns, and has registered the following additional Internet domain names: "InvestorLinks.net" "InvestorLinks.org" "TheWebInvestor.com" "FuturesLinks.net" "FundLinks.com" "InvestorSource.net" "myInvestorLinks.com" and "my- InvestorLinks.com." Ownership The Website www.InvestorLinks.com, operated since 1997, is now owned 100% by IL Data Corporation, 24 Inc., which is owned 100% by IL Data Canada, Inc. ("IL"), which is owned 100% by the Company. Competition Because, as stated above, the Company has virtually eliminated resource allocation to IL and the development of new content for www.InvestorLinks.com, its ability to compete has been significantly reduced. An increasing number of financial news and information sources compete for consumers' and advertisers' attention and spending as well as for outside contributors of content. The Company and IL expect this competition to continue to increase. Given the limited resources that the Company intends to allocate to IL and www.InvestorLinks.com, IL will not, in all likelihood, be able to compete successfully for advertisers, readers or outside contributors, which will materially adversely affect IL's business, results of operations and financial condition. Revenue Streams IL has generated the majority of its revenues from advertising. Advertising revenues have been derived principally from the sale of advertisements displayed on IL's Websites and other online properties. Advertising revenues have decreased substantially since April 30, 2001, the end of the Company's fiscal year. Advertising revenues are obtained by delivering ad impressions over the period in which the advertisement is displayed, provided that no significant IL obligations remain at the end of a period and collection of the resulting receivable is probable. IL obligations typically include guarantees of minimum number of "impressions," or times that an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users of IL's online properties. To the extent minimum guaranteed impressions are not met, IL defers recognition of the corresponding revenues until the remaining guaranteed impression levels are achieved. In addition to revenues from advertising activities, IL has in the past, and during the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, generated revenues through a sponsorship newsletter. Sponsors have paid IL for advertising space in IL's periodic electronic newsletter, which IL distributed to its base of approximately 30,000 online users or consumers. While IL still maintains its database of online users or consumers, its sponsorship newsletter program and related revenue streams are, as of the date of this Annual Report, inactive. Principal Markets in which the Company Competes IL Data Canada, Inc. competes primarily in the financial Web site market in North America. Operations, Activities and Revenues by Category of Activity and Geographic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market - May 10, 2000 to April 30, 2001 --------------------------------------- Beginning on May 10, 2000, and through April 30, 2001, the end of the Company's last fiscal year, the Company's operations and principle activities consisted of the operation of a financial resource and directory portal or the Internet through the Internet investment site www.InvestorLinks.com. During this period, the Company sold advertising and subscriptions to a sponsorship newsletter, and did not introduce any significant new products or services. During this period, the principal market in which the Company competed was the United States. The following table shows a break-down of total revenues by category of activity and geographic market the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. For a discussion of the reasons that revenue data for periods prior to May 10, 2000 are excluded from this Item 4B, see the footnotes accompanying the Selected Consolidated Financial Data Item 3A above. Revenues by Category of Activity: 25 For the fiscal year ended April 30 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Advertising Revenue $ 98,220 Sponsorship Newsletter Subscriptions $ 35,059 Total Revenues $133,279 Revenues by Geographic Market: For the fiscal year ended April 30 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue United States (Advertising & Sponsorship $133,279 Newsletter) Total Revenues $133,279 Seasonality IL's financial Web site operations do not, as of the date of this Annual Report, experience seasonality in operating results. Raw Materials IL's financial Web site operations do not depend on raw materials. Marketing Channels IL has employed the following marketing channels and special sales methods to generate revenues from advertising, syndication and licensing related to its financial Web site operations: 1. Engage Media ("Engage Media") was, until it closed operations in September 2001, the primary agent responsible for selling advertisement space on IL's Web site. Engage Media served all advertisements through its Web servers, and retained 40% of all advertising revenues generated for IL in exchange for its services. 2. Prior to the termination of its internal sales force in May 2001, IL generated some of its advertising revenues through direct sales. As of the date of this Annual Report, IL's marketing channels were inactive. Dependence on Patents, Licenses, Contracts, and Processes While IL's financial Web site operations are not dependent on patents or manufacturing processes, they are dependent in large part on the license of content and Web site features designed to attract online visitors and thus, to maintain advertising, syndication and licensing revenues. Numerous providers have provided content and articles to the Company from time to time in the past, although, as of the date of this Annual Report, IL is not actively engaged in obtaining content from third party providers. The 26 market for such content is very fluid and is constantly changing. Material Effects of Government Regulations on the Company's Business See Item 3D ("Risk Factors - Changing Government Regulations"). In addition, the Company must comply with securities regulations imposed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, state securities law administrators in the United States, securities law administrators in the Provinces of Canada, and potentially with various securities laws of other countries. C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The Company, with its subsidiaries as described below, is a part of a group. The corporate office of API Electronics, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in the United States and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X3. The Company holds 100% of the ownership interest and voting power of API Electronics, Inc. The operating office of IL Data Corporation, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada in the United States, which owns and operates the InvestorLinks.com Web site, is located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X3. IL Data Corporation, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IL Data Canada, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. IL Data Canada, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Thus the Company holds 100% of the ownership interest and voting power of IL Data Canada, Inc., which in turn holds 100% of the ownership interest and voting power of IL Data Corporation, Inc. D. PROPERTY, PLANTS, AND EQUIPMENT The Company is not an extractive enterprise. Because the Company is no longer a natural resource exploration company, none of its property, plants and equipment is used in relation to the Company's previous natural resource exploration operations. The executive offices of the Company and its two subsidiaries, API Electronics, Inc. and IL Data Canada, Inc., are located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X3. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, API Electronics, Inc., owns outright, without any major encumbrances, a 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, New York. The productive capacity of this manufacturing facility is sufficient to meet present needs and needs in the foreseeable future. All of API's products are produced at this manufacturing facility, which is located at 375 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, New York 11788. To the Company's knowledge, except as generally described in Item 3D of this Annual Report above, there are no environmental issues that may affect the Company's utilization of the assets located at this manufacturing facility. As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company does not have any material plans to construct, expand, or improve its facilities or the facilities of its subsidiaries. ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS A. OPERATING RESULTS Absence of Comparative Figures Note 1(b) to the consolidated financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report 27 describes the Company's acquisition of IL Canada, Inc. and the accounting for the business acquisition. Since IL Canada, Inc. is a newly incorporated company and is deemed to be the acquirer for Cdn. GAAP purposes, no comparative figures have been presented in the Company's financial statements. The standard of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Item 3A requires selected historical financial data "for the five most recent financial years (or such shorter period that the [C]ompany has been in operation)...." Because of the reverse take-over transaction described above, the Company has only been in operation since May 10, 2000. For purposes of US GAAP, since IL Data Canada, Inc. had no operations, Investorlinks.com LLC, the company that owned and operated the Investment Web site www.InvestorLinks.com prior to the June 6, 2000 acquisition transactions, would be considered the predecessor and audited information for the previous three years would normally be disclosed. However, the operations of Investorlinks.com LLC have been closed, and the previous years' information would not be relevant or informative. Because of the foregoing, financial statements for prior years are not included in this Annual Report. Acquisition of API Electronics, Inc. Effective on August 31, 2001, subsequent to the end of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company completed its acquisition of API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("API"), which then became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. This transaction constituted a reverse take-over of the Company by API Electronics, Inc., the deemed acquiring company. As a result of the reverse take-over, the primary business of the Company became the manufacture and supply of semiconductors and microelectronic circuits for military, aerospace and commercial applications through its newly acquired, wholly owned subsidiary API Electronics, Inc. The Company plans to devote substantially all of its resources to the business of API Electronics, Inc. Because the financial statements of the Company included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report do not reflect the Company's new primary business, the relevance of these financial statements to the Company's future performance is negligible. Closure of U.S. Operations of IL Data Canada, Inc. and Related Decrease in Revenues The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary IL Data Canada, Inc., owns and operates the InvestorLinks.com Web site. During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Web site was not able to generate sufficient revenues to warrant expenses incurred by the Company in maintaining the Web site in the manner it was initially maintained. In general, Web sites such as InvestorLinks.com that are dependent on advertising revenues have fared poorly. During the three-month period ending July 31, 2001, the Company closed down its U.S. operations, terminated the employment of all U.S. employees, and transferred the Company's U.S. assets to Canada. While the Company explored options for entering another line of business, it attempted to decrease expenses associated with the InvestorLinks.com Web site so as to preserve the Company's assets. The Company anticipates that revenues derived from the InvestorLinks.com Web site will continue to decrease because of the reduction in resources devoted to its operation. In fact, the Company's advertising revenues generated from the InvestorLinks.com Web site for the three- month period ending July 31, 2001, dropped substantially to a mere $3,777 for the entire three-month period. Investors in the Company's Common Shares should not expect the operation of the InvestorLinks.com Web site to generate any significant revenues in the future. During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, as a comparison, the Company's InvestorLinks.com Web site generated $98,220 in advertising revenue and $35,059 in sponsorship newsletter revenues. In September 2001, the Company's primary source of advertising revenues, an independent contractor sales agent trading as Engage Media, closed its operations. While it is possible that the Company will be able to increase revenues generated 28 from the InvestorLinks.com Web site, to accomplish this goal, the Company would have to (i) re-establish independent contractor sales agents to generate advertising revenues, and (ii) actively seek newsletter sponsors and re- establish a program of sending electronic newsletters to the Company's online user base of approximately 30,000 consumers. Impact of Inflation Inflation has not been material to the business of the Company. The Company's financial statements are presented in Canadian currency. Canada has not experienced hyperinflation during the last five years. Impact of Foreign Currency Fluctuations on the Company Foreign currency fluctuations had a material impact on the Company during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company recorded a foreign exchange gain of $99,698, a number greater than the Company's advertising revenues of $98,220 during the same year. The Company does not employ hedging instruments to limit the impact of foreign currency fluctuation. Impact of Governmental Policies or Factors on the Company No governmental economic, fiscal, monetary or political policies or factors have materially affected, directly or indirectly, the Company's operations (with regard to IL Data Canada, Inc.) or investments by United States shareholders in the past. Except as noted in the following sentence, the Company does not anticipate that such policies or factors will materially affect, directly or indirectly, the Company's operations or investments by United States shareholders in the future. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company's operation of API Electronics, Inc. will be affected by governmental policies related to defense spending (see also Item 4B - Material Effects of Government Regulations above and Item 5D - TREND INFORMATION below). B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Liquidity As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company's working capital is sufficient for the Company's present requirements. However, should the Company embark on expansion to develop new or enhanced services or products, respond to competitive pressures, acquire complimentary businesses or technologies, or take advantage of unanticipated opportunities, the Company may require additional financing from external sources. While the Company does not have significant internal sources of liquidity, it anticipates that cash flows from operations will cover future expenses. While there are no legal or economic restrictions on the ability of the Company's subsidiaries to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances, the Company does not anticipate such dividends, loans or advances in the foreseeable future. During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, prior to the acquisition of IL Data Canada, Inc., the Company issued 300,000 Common Shares upon the exercise of Common Share purchase options for consideration of $75,000, and 300,000 Common Shares upon the exercise of warrants for consideration of $105,000. After the acquisition of IL Data Canada, Inc., the Company issued 3,000,000 Common Shares upon the exercise of warrants for a consideration of $1,050,000 and 680,000 units pursuant to a private placement of the Company for consideration of $2,266,481. Each unit consisted of one Common Share and one Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at US $3.00 per share expiring on August 8, 2002. The Company also purchased 4,890,000 Common Shares from certain shareholders for consideration of US $0.05 per share or Cdn. $376,164. 29 On August 31, 2001, the Company acquired API Electronics Inc., for consideration of 6,500,000 post-consolidation units of the Company, consisting of 6,500,000 Common Shares and warrants to purchase an additional 6,500,000 Common Shares. Of the 6,500,000 warrants, 3,250,000 warrants are exercisable to acquire up to 3,250,000 Common Shares at US $0.45 expiring February 28, 2003, and 3,250,000 warrants are exercisable to acquire up to 3,250,000 Common Shares at US $0.75 expiring August 30, 2003. In connection with the acquisition of API Electronics, Inc., the Company also issued 250,000 broker units. Each broker unit comprised of one common share, plus 1/2 of one Series A common share purchase warrant exercisable at US $0.45 per share until February 28, 2003 and 1/2 of one Series B common share purchase warrant exercisable at US $0.75 per share until August 30, 2003. If these warrants and units are fully exercised, the cash consideration to the Company could be up to US $4,150,000, which could enhance the Company's future growth and ability to capitalize on opportunities as they arise. During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company did not have a credit facility in place, and had financed its working capital requirements through the sale of its securities. Thus, the Company has not historically, through the end of its fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, used debt or other financial instruments. The Company's newly-acquired subsidiary, API Electronics, Inc., does, however, use debt instruments. As of August 31, 2001, based on unaudited interim financial statements, API Electronics, Inc. had a bank loan in the amount of US $304,350 (all of which represented current debt at a variable interest rate of prime + 1.0), equipment loans of US $36,000, and a loan from a shareholder in the amount of US $95,574. As of the date of this Annual Report, the shareholder loan has been paid in full. The Company holds cash and cash equivalents in Canadian currency. The Company's primary subsidiary, API Electronics, Inc., holds cash and cash equivalents in United States currency. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries uses financial instruments for hedging purposes. The Company did not have material commitments for capital expenditures as of the end of its fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC. During the last three financial years, the Company did not spend any money on Company-sponsored research and development activities, and the Company did not have research and development policies. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, API Electronics, Inc. has not spent material amounts of money on research and development activities, and does not have formal research and development policies. D. TREND INFORMATION Because of the Company's acquisition of API Electronics, Inc. and the resulting change in the Company's business effective August 31, 2001 described above and elsewhere in this Annual Report, any trends related to the Company's prior business of exploiting mineral properties, or related to the Company's secondary business of operating the Web site InvestorLinks.com, are not material to the Company's current primary business, the operation of API Electronics, Inc. As noted above and elsewhere in this Annual Report, revenues derived from the Company's wholly owned subsidiary IL Data Canada, Inc., and the Web site InvestorLinks.com, have decreased substantially since the end of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, and investors in the Company's Common Shares should not expect the operation of the InvestorLinks.com Web site to generate any significant revenues in the future. With regard to API Electronics, Inc., the Company believes that, given the increased emphasis on military preparedness worldwide following the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, demand for API Electronics, Inc.'s products may increase in the future. 30 ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYEES A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT AS OF THE DATE OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT Phillip DeZwirek ------- -------- On August 31, 2001, Phillip DeZwirek became a director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of the Company. As of the date of this Annual Report, Phillip DeZwirek also serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Controller of the Company. Phillip DeZwirek has been a director, Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of CECO Environmental Corp. since August 1979. Mr. DeZwirek also served as Chief Financial Officer of CECO Environmental Corp. from August 1979 until January 26, 2000. Mr. DeZwirek's principal occupations during the past five years have been serving as Chairman of the Board and Vice President of CECO Filters (since 1985); serving as Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of CECO Group (since December 10, 1999); serving as a director of Kirk & Blum and kbd/Technic (since 1999); serving as President of Can-Med Technology, Inc. d/b/a Green Diamond Corp. (since 1990); and serving as Chairman and as a director of Digital Fusion Multimedia Corp. (from January 1995 until June 1998). Mr. DeZwirek has also been involved in private investment activities for the past five years. Date of Birth: December 5, 1937 Current Outside Business Activities: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of CECO Environmental Corp. Chairman of the Board and Vice President of CECO Filters Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of CECO Group Director, Kirk & Blum Director, kbd/Technic President of Can-Med Technology, Inc. d/b/a Green Diamond Corp. James C. Cassina ----- -- ------- James C. Cassina served as a director of the Company from December 1996 until April 2000, served as the President of the Company from April 2000 until August 31, 2001, and has served again as a director of the Company since April 10, 2001. Since 1996, Mr. Cassina has also been a member of the board of directors of Energy Power Systems Limited, and has served as it President and Chief Executive Officer since July 1998. Mr. Cassina has served as a director of Oil Springs Energy Corp. since August 1984, and served as its President from August 1984 until October 1999. Mr. Cassina served as the President and as a director of Eugenic Corp. from November 1996 until October 2000. Mr. Cassina has served as the President and as a director of Bonanza Blue Corp. since October 2000, and currently serves as the President of Core Financial Enterprises Inc. Mr. Cassina has extensive experience managing public companies. Date of Birth: September 26, 1956 Current Outside Business Activities: President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Energy Power Systems Limited 31 Director, Oil Springs Energy Corp. President and Director, Bonanza Blue Corp. President, Core Financial Enterprises Inc. Thomas W. Mills ------ -- ----- On August 31, 2001 Thomas W. Mills became a director and the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Thomas W. Mills is President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, API Electronics, Inc. He has worked within the electronics industry since 1967 and has specialized in semiconductors since 1969. His management career has spanned Production Control, Production/Manufacturing, Quality Control/Assurance, Program/Project Operation, and Vice President of Operations. Mr. Mills, who has been with API Electronics, Inc. since 1981, holds an Economics degree and has taken courses in Industrial Engineering. Date of Birth: January 31, 1945 Current Outside Business Activities: None. Sandra J. Hall ------ -- ---- Ms. Hall has been a director of the Company since June 2000, served as the Comptroller of the Company from September 1996 until August 2001, and served as the Secretary of the Company from June 2000 until August 31, 2001. Ms. Hall has extensive experience in corporate financial administration and regulatory and investor communications for publicly traded companies. Ms. Hall has been the President and a Director of Eugenic Corp. since October 2000. Ms. Hall has been a director of Energy Power Systems Limited since December 1997, Secretary since July 1998, and VP Corporate Affairs since October 1999. Ms. Hall served as a Director of Rally Energy Corp. from December 1997 until June 2001, and as President from May 2000 until May 2001. Ms. Hall has provided financial, administrative and executive services to several publicly traded companies independently since September 1996. Prior to September 1996, Ms. Hall was employed as an accountant at Duguay & Ringler Corporate Services, a company which provides corporate secretarial and accounting services, including the management of public, investor and regulatory filing requirements, to several publicly traded companies. Date of Birth: May 12, 1964 Current Outside Business Activities: VP Corporate Affairs, Secretary and Director of Engineering Power Systems Limited President and Director of Eugenic Corp. Jason DeZwirek ----- -------- On August 31, 2001 Jason DeZwirek became a director, Executive Vice President, and Secretary of the Company. Jason DeZwirek has been Vice President and a Director of CECO Environmental Corp. since February 1994 and the Secretary of CECO since February 20, 1998. He also serves as Vice President of Can-Med Technology, Inc. d/b/a Green Diamond Corp. Mr. 32 DeZwirek's principal occupation since October 1999 has been as Founder and President of kaboose.com Inc., a company engaged in the development of interactive educational content. Mr. DeZwirek has also been involved in private investment activities for the past five years. Date of Birth: September 3, 1970 Current Outside Business Activities: President of kaboose.com Inc. Vice President, Secretary and Director of CECO Environmental Corp. Vice President of Can-Med Technology, Inc. d/b/a Green Diamond Corp. Joanne E. Mills --------------- On August 31, 2001, Joanne E. Mills became the Assistant Secretary of the Company. Joanne E. Mills is the Secretary of API Electronics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and has worked for API Electronics, Inc. since 1990. She currently serves as the Human Resources Director of API Electronics, Inc., where she administers health and dental plans, the 401(k) retirement plan, payroll direction, insurance plans, and various other administrative functions. Date of Birth: August 11, 1946 Current Outside Business Activities: None. Jason DeZwirek is Phillip DeZwirek's son. Joanne E. Mills and Thomas W. Mills are married to each other. There are no other family relationships between any two or more of the directors or senior management members named above. There are no arrangements or understandings with major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others, pursuant to which any person referred to above was selected as a director or member of senior management. The Company's directors and officers as of the date of this Annual Report are summarized in the following table: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Position(s) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Controller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James C. Cassina Director -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills Director, President, and Chief Operating Officer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandra J. Hall Director -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek Director, Executive Vice President, and Secretary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joanne E. Mills Assistant Secretary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 B. COMPENSATION Compensation Required to be Disclosed Under the Ontario Securities Act ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ontario Securities Act requires that the Company disclose information about the compensation paid to, or earned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and each of the other four most highly compensated executive officers of the Company earning more than $100,000 in total salary and bonus for the fiscal year in question. The only executive officers of the Company for whom disclosure is required under the Ontario Securities Act for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2001 are Ms. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, a former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company who resigned from her position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of June 6, 2000, Romaine E. Gilliland, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on June 6, 2000 and served in that capacity until his resignation on April 10, 2001, and James C. Cassina, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on April 10, 2001 and remained the Company's Chief Executive Officer throughout the remainder of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. The Company paid Elizabeth J. Kirkwood a salary at the rate of $85,000 per year from May 10, 2000, the beginning of the Company's current fiscal year, until June 30, 2000, following her resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on June 7, 2000. Thus, the Company paid Ms. Kirkwood approximately $12,110 in salary during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. The Company granted Elizabeth J. Kirkwood stock options to purchase 18,000 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US $2.55 during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. These stock options were subsequently cancelled. In addition to the salary noted above, the Company made payments to entities affiliated with Ms. Kirkwood in the amounts set forth in Note 7(a) to the financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. Such payments include $12,500 in office rent paid to 1014620 Ontario Ltd., a company in which Ms. Kirkwood is the sole officer and director, and an owner of 75% of the company's outstanding equity securities, during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. Such payments also include $38,000 in fees related to accounting and administrative support to 1014620 Ontario Ltd. during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. Subsequent to the end of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company paid 1014620 Ontario Ltd. $2,000 per month through September 30, 2001 for accounting and administrative support. Finally, such payments include $1,600 in Web site hosting and maintenance fees paid to Crossbeam Limited doing business as Crossbeam.com, a company in which Ms. Kirkwood owns 90% of the company's outstanding equity securities and serves as a director. Subsequent to the end of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company continued to pay Crossbeam.com $2,000 per month for Web site hosting and maintenance fees through September 30, 2001. As reflected in Note 7(c) to the financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, the Company carries an account payable of $25,000 owed to Ms. Kirkwood for previous consulting services. Romaine E. Gilliland, who served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from June 6, 2000 until April 10, 2001, entered into a two year employment agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary IL Data Corporation, Inc. on June 6, 2000 to act as its Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at an annual salary of US $60,000, which salary was subsequently increased. This employment agreement was terminated on April 10, 2001. The Company paid Mr. Gilliland US $104,246 in salary and other compensation related to the severance of his employment during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. In addition, the Company paid Mr. Gilliland $8,370 in automobile benefits and $1,256 in professional dues. As reflected in Note 7(d) to the financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, the Company paid $8,795 in accounting fees to the accounting firm of Romaine E. Gilliland, C.P.A. during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. 34 The Company did not pay James C. Cassina cash compensation during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. Information related to stock options granted to persons for whom individual disclosure is required under Ontario law or for whom the Company has elected to disclose publicly is set forth below. Compensation Previously Disclosed Publicly ------------------------------------------ Although not required under the Ontario Securities Act, the Company disclosed, in a July 27, 2001 Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders to be Held August 30, 2001 and Management Information Circular Relating to its Acquisition of API Electronics, Inc. (the "Circular"), which Circular was publicly disclosed in a Form 6-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, compensation to certain of the Company's directors other than Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Romaine E. Gilliland, and James C. Cassina. In the Circular, the Company disclosed that API Electronics, Inc., now the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, pays Thomas W. Mills an annual salary of US $91,000, and an annual car allowance of US $6,600. API Electronics, Inc. pays Joanne Mills a yearly salary of US $28,600, and an annual car allowance of US $7,300. API Electronics, Inc. does not pay any further compensation to Mr. or Mrs. Mills, or to any of its directors. In the Circular, the Company also disclosed that the Company paid Sandra J. Hall, formerly the Company's Secretary, compensation of $2,000 per month for corporate secretarial services. The Company paid this amount to Ms. Hall through September 30, 2001. The Company paid Ms. Hall $23,500 for corporate secretarial services during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. Cash Compensation of Directors During the Financial Year Ended April 30, 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- No directors of the Company were compensated in cash by the Company or any of its subsidiaries during the financial year ended April 30, 2000 for their services in their capacity as directors, although directors are entitled to $200 per meeting. Stock Option Plan ----------------- In 1995, a stock option plan was authorized for directors, officers, and employees. The terms of the plan restrict options granted at any point in time to 10% of the outstanding shares of the Company. Also, no optionee can be granted options of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company at one point in time. The maximum term of any option granted is five years. Stock Options Granted to Directors and Officers ----------------------------------------------- In connection with the Company's acquisition of API Electronics, Inc., the Company cancelled all of its stock options outstanding as of July 24, 2001, except for those stock options that had been granted to Ms. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood prior to the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001 and which are described in Item 6E below. As a result of these cancellations and as a result of the expiration of certain other stock options, none of the stock options granted by the Company during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001 remain exercisable. The Company did grant stock options to its directors after the end of its fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, however, which stock options are set forth in Item 6E below. Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards ------------------------------- The Company did not have a long-term incentive plan (the definition of "long- term incentive plan" 35 contained in the Ontario Securities Act expressly excludes a stock option plan) during the financial year ended April 30, 2001. Pension and Retirement Benefits ------------------------------- During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Company provided its employees and employees of its subsidiaries with a simplified retirement benefit plan whereby the Company matched employees' contributions up to the lesser of three percent of each employees' annual income or US$6,000. Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries have set aside or accrued any funds for the purpose of providing pension, retirement, or similar benefits. C. BOARD PRACTICES During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000, and until June 6, 2000, the Company's board of directors consisted of four persons. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Sandra J. Hall, William Jarvis, and Ian S. Davey served as directors until June 6, 2000, when Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Davey resigned from the board of directors, the number of directors was increased from four to five, and Frank Kollar, Romaine E. Gilliland, and George Stubos were appointed directors to fill the resulting vacancies. From June 6, 2000 until December 15, 2000, the Company's board of directors consisted of Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Sandra J. Hall, Frank Kollar, Romaine E. Gilliland, and George Stubos. On December 15, 2000, George Stubos resigned from the Board of Directors, and the number of directors was decreased from five to four. From December 15, 2000 until February 7, 2001, the Company's board of directors consisted of Frank Kollar, Romaine E. Gilliland, Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, and Sandra J. Hall. On February 7, 2001, the number of directors was increased from four to five and Richard J. Lachick was appointed to the Board of Directors. From February 7, 2001 until March 7, 2001, the Company's Board of Directors consisted of Frank Kollar, Romaine E. Gilliland, Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Sandra J. Hall, and Richard J. Lachick. On March 7, 2001, Frank Kollar resigned from the board of directors, and the number of directors was decreased from five to four. On April 10, 2001, Mr. Gilliland resigned from the board of directors and James C. Cassina was appointed to fill the resulting vacancy. From April 10, 2001 until August 31, 2001, the Board of directors consisted of James C. Cassina, Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Sandra J. Hall, and Richard J. Lachick. On August 31, 2001, the number of directors was increased from four to five, Elizabeth J. Kirkwood and Richard J. Lachick resigned from the board of directors, and Phillip DeZwirek, Thomas W. Mills, and Jason DeZwirek were appointed to the Board of Directors. The five directors named below continue to serve as of the date of this Annual Report. The current terms of each of the Company's directors began on October 30, 2001, the date of the Company's 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and will expire on the date of the Company's 2002 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each of the directors named below has served as a Director of the Company since the date set forth beside his or her name: Sandra J. Hall: April 28, 2000 James C. Cassina: April 10, 2001 Phillip DeZwirek: August 31, 2001 Thomas W. Mills: August 31, 2001 Jason DeZwirek: August 31, 2001 None of the Company's directors are parties to service contracts with the Company or any of its subsidiaries providing for benefits upon termination of employment. The Company does not have a Remuneration Committee. As of the date of this Annual Report, the 36 Company's Audit Committee consists of three directors, Phillip DeZwirek, Sandra J. Hall, and Jason DeZwirek. The members are appointed by the Company's directors at the conclusion of the annual meeting to hold office until the next annual meeting, or until their successors are elected or appointed. The Audit Committee reviews the financial statements of the Company and reports thereon to the Company's Board of Directors before the financial statements are approved by the Board of Directors. D. EMPLOYEES The Company, including its subsidiaries, employed the following numbers of employees as of the dates and at the locations set forth below: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Location 5/10/00 10/31/00 4/30/01 10/1/01 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ontario, Canada 2 1 1 0 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Charlottesville, Virginia 0 7 2 0 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hauppauge, New York 0 0 0 50 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 2 8 3 50 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Company, including its subsidiaries, employed the following numbers of employees as of the dates and in the categories of activities set forth below: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Activity 5/10/00 10/31/00 4/30/01 10/1/01 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Corporate Offices 2 1 1 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Web site Management 0 7 2 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API * Management 0 0 0 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Sales 0 0 0 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Design Engineering 0 0 0 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Testing / Environmental Engineering 0 0 0 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Process Engineering 0 0 0 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API QualityAssurance 0 0 0 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Production Management 0 0 0 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Assembly 0 0 0 31 ------------------------------------------------------------------ API Accounting / Human Resources 0 0 0 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 37 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL 2 8 3 50 ------------------------------------------------------------------ * API = API Electronics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company For a discussion of the reasons that employee data prior to May 10, 2000 is excluded from this Item 6D, see the footnotes accompanying the Selected Consolidated Financial Data in Item 3A above. None of the Company's employees is a member of a labor union. The Company does not employ temporary employees. E. SHARE OWNERSHIP Share Ownership of Directors and Officers ----------------------------------------- As of September 28, 2001, an aggregate of 10,892,972 Common Shares and no Special Shares of the Company were issued and outstanding. The table below sets forth the share ownership in the Company of the persons listed in subsection 6.B of this Item 6 above as of September 28, 2001, based on numbers reported to the Company by the persons set forth below. None of the persons set forth below have different voting rights. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Number of Common Percentage of Issued and Shares Held Outstanding Common Shares(d) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth J. Kirkwood 211,895 1.95% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Romaine E. Gilliland 0 0.00% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James C. Cassina 7,667 0.07% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandra J. Hall 6,916/(a)/ 0.06% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek 1,567,380/(b)/ 14.39% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills 329,916 3.03% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek 1,402,422/(c)/ 12.87% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: ------ (a) Ms. Sandra J. Hall holds 6,916 Common Shares of the Company directly. Ms. Hall also has an indirect interest in an additional 5,000 Common Shares of the Company (not reflected in the table above) held by Eugenic Corp., a company in which Ms. Hall is a minority shareholder and of which she is the President and a director. (b) Mr. Phillip DeZwirek holds 50% of Icarus Investments Corp., which in turn holds 50.01% of Can-Med Technology, Inc. Can-Med Technology, Inc. (doing business as Green Diamond Corp.) held 2,804,283 Common Shares of the Company as of September 28, 2001. Mr. Phillip DeZwirek thus holds, indirectly through Can-Med Technology Inc., a 50% interest in approximately 1,402,422 Common Shares of the Company, representing approximately 12.87% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company. Mr. Phillip DeZwirek also controls Technapower Industries Corporation, a company that held 164,958 Common Shares of the Company, representing an additional 1.51 % of the Company's Common Shares, as of September 28, 2001. (c) Mr. Jason DeZwirek holds 50% of Icarus Investments Corp., which in turn holds 50.01% of Can- 38 Med Technology, Inc. Can-Med Technology Inc. (doing business as Green Diamond Corp.) held 2,804,283 Common Shares of the Company as of September 28, 2001. Mr. Jason DeZwirek thus holds, indirectly through Can-Med Technology Inc., a 50% interest in approximately 1,402,422 Common Shares of the Company, representing approximately 12.87% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company. (d) Percentages are computed by dividing the number of Common Shares held (excluding options and warrants to purchase Common Shares, which are disclosed separately below) by the 10,892,972 Common Shares of the Company issued and outstanding as of September 28, 2001. Note that percentages held by the Company's major shareholders, as disclosed in Item 7A below, which reflect shares beneficially owned (including options and warrants), may be higher. Stock Option Plan ----------------- In 1995, a stock option plan was authorized for directors, officers and employees. The terms of the plan restrict options granted at any point in time to 10% of the outstanding shares of the Company. Also, no optionee can be granted options of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company at one point in time. The maximum term of any option granted is five years. Stock Options Held by Directors and Officers -------------------------------------------- The following table sets forth all outstanding stock options granted to directors and officers of the Company for whom individual disclosure is required under Ontario law or for whom the Company has elected to disclose publicly as of the date of this Annual Report: Common Share Purchase Options -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optionee Number of Shares Exercise Price Expiration Date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth J. Kirkwood 10,000 $.90 August 3, 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James C. Cassina 50,000 $.45 July 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James C. Cassina 50,000 $.75 July 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandra J. Hall 50,000 $.45 July 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandra J. Hall 50,000 $.75 July 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek 50,000 $.45 August 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek 50,000 $.75 August 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills 50,000 $.45 August 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills 50,000 $.75 August 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek 50,000 $.45 August 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek 50,000 $.75 August 31, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No purchase price was associated with any of the stock options set forth above. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth above reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. Warrants Held by Directors and Officers --------------------------------------- The following table sets forth all outstanding warrants to purchase Common Shares granted to persons for whom individual disclosure is required under Ontario law or for whom the Company has elected to disclose 39 publicly as of the date of this Annual Report: Warrants to Purchase Common Shares -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warrant Holder Number of Shares Exercise Price Expiration Date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek/(a)/ 783,690 US$.45 February 28, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek/(a)/ 783,690 US$.75 August 30, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills 164,958 US$.45 February 28, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills 164,958 US$.75 August 30, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek/(b)/ 701,211 US$.45 February 28, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek/(b)/ 701,211 US$.75 August 30, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________ Notes: ------ (a) Mr. Phillip DeZwirek holds 50% of Icarus Investments Corp., which in turn holds 50.01% of Can-Med Technology, Inc. Can-Med Technology, Inc. (doing business as Green Diamond Corp.) held Class A Warrants to purchase 1,402,142 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US$.45 and Class B Warrants to purchase 1,402,142 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US$.75 as of September 28, 2001. Mr. Phillip DeZwirek thus holds, indirectly through Can-Med Technology Inc., a 50% interest in warrants to purchase approximately 1,402,422 Common Shares of the Company. Mr. Phillip DeZwirek also controls Technapower Industries Corporation, a company that held Class A Warrants to purchase 82,479 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US$.45 and Class B Warrants to purchase 82,479 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US$.75 as of September 28, 2001. (b) Mr. Jason DeZwirek holds 50% of Icarus Investments Corp., which in turn holds 50.01% of Can-Med Technology, Inc. Can-Med Technology, Inc. (doing business as Green Diamond Corp.) held Class A Warrants to purchase 1,402,142 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US$.45 and Class B Warrants to purchase 1,402,142 Common Shares of the Company at an exercise price of US$.75 as of September 28, 2001. Mr. Phillip DeZwirek thus holds, indirectly through Can-Med Technology Inc., a 50% interest in warrants to purchase approximately 1,402,422 Common Shares of the Company. The warrants described in the table above were issued in connection with the transaction described in Note 11(a) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, and for the consideration described therein. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth above reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. ITEM 7 - MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS A. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS The following table discloses all known major shareholders beneficially owning 5% or more of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock as of September 28, 2001. As of September 28, 2001 (and as of the date of this Annual Report), an aggregate of 10,892,972 Common Shares and no Special Shares of the Company were issued and outstanding. None of the major shareholders have different voting rights. 40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Number of Common Shares Percentage of Issued and Beneficially Owned Outstanding Common Shares /(a)/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can-Med Technology, Inc. doing 5,608,567/(b)/ 33.99% business as Green Diamond Corp. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip DeZwirek 6,038,483/(c)/ 43.25% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason DeZwirek 5,708,567/(d)/ 40.89% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seloz Gestion & Finance SA 1,094,165/(e)/ 9.13% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hapi Handels-Und- 1,094,165/(e)/ 9.13% Beteiligungsqeselischaft MBH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Investment Company Ltd. 1,094,165/(e)/ 9.13% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CCD Consulting Commerce 1,094,165/(e)/ 9.13% Distruibution AG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Partner Marketing AG 1,094,165/(e)/ 9.13% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas W. Mills 759,832 /(f)/ 6.52% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shangri-La Investments Inc 669,565/(g)/ 5.79% -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes: ------ (a) Computed by dividing the number of shares beneficially held by each shareholder, including Common Shares and Common Shares underlying options and warrants exersisable within 60 days, by the total number of issued and outstanding Common Shares of the Company plus each shareholder's Common Shares underlying options and warrants exersisable within 60 days. (b) Includes 2,804,283 Common Shares and 2,804,284 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days. (c) Includes 2,804,283 Common Shares and 2,804,284 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days held of record by Can-Med Technology, Inc. d/b/a Green Diamond Corp. ("Green Diamond Corp."). Mr. Phillip DeZwirek is the President of Green Diamond Corp., and holds a 50% equity interest in Icarus Investments Corp., which in turn holds a 50.01% equity interest in Green Diamond Corp. Also includes 164,958 Common Shares and 164,958 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days held of record by Technapower Industries Corporation, a corporation controlled by Mr. Phillip DeZwirek. Also includes 100,000 Common Shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days held of record by Mr. Phillip DeZwirek. (d) Includes 2,804,283 Common Shares and 2,804,284 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days held of record by Can-Med Technology, Inc. d/b/a Green Diamond Corp. ("Green Diamond Corp."). Mr. Phillip DeZwirek, Mr. Jason DeZwirek's father, is the President of Green Diamond Corp., and Mr. Jason DeZwirek holds a 50% equity interest in Icarus Investments Corp., which in turn holds a 50.01% equity interest in Green Diamond Corp. Also includes 100,000 Common Shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days held of record by Mr. Jason DeZwirek. (e) Includes 547,083 Common Shares and 547,082 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days. (f) Includes 329,916 Common Shares and 329,916 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days. Also includes 100,000 Common Shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days. (g) Includes 334,781 Common Shares and 334,784 Common Shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days. 41 Each of the major shareholders listed above obtained his or its Common Shares effective August 31, 2001. There have been no other significant changes in the percentage ownership held by any of the above major shareholders during the past three years. The following table discloses the geographic distribution of the holders of record of the Company's Common Stock as of September 28, 2001:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Number of Shares Percentage of Percentage of Shares Country Shareholders Shareholders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada 1,040 6,141,793 89.19% 56.38% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USA (host country) 107 699,084 9.18% 6.42% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Switzerland 3 1,641,249 0.26% 15.07% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Australia 4 1,166 0.34% 0.01% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bahamas 5 783,845 0.43% 7.20% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Turks & Caicos 1 547,083 0.09% 5.02% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Austria 1 547,083 0.09% 5.02% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denmark 1 2 0.09% 0.00% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- British Virgin 1 200,000 0.09% 1.84% Islands ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Botswana 1 13,333 0.09% 0.12% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Belize 1 159,167 0.09% 1.46% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BWI 1 159,167 0.09% 1.46% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,166 10,892,972 100.03%/(a)/ 100% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
/(a)/ Rounding Error. The Company may be indirectly controlled by Can-Med Technology Inc., which, as of September 28, 2001, held 2,804,283 shares of Common Stock of the Company (excluding warrants), representing approximately 25.74% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock as of September 28, 2001. The Company may be indirectly controlled by Phillip DeZwirek, who indirectly, through his ownership of a portion of Can-Med Technology Inc. and Technapower Industries Corporation, held approximately 14.39% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (excluding options and warrants) as of September 28, 2001. The Company may be indirectly controlled by Jason DeZwirek, who indirectly, through his ownership of a portion of Can-Med 42 Technology Inc., held approximately 12.87% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (excluding options and warrants) as of September 28, 2001. The Company is not aware of any other corporations, foreign governments, natural persons, or legal persons that may directly or indirectly own or control the Company. There are no arrangements known to the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company. B. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS SINCE MAY 10, 2000 Ms. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, formerly the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, serves on the Board of Directors of Stroud Resources Ltd., a company in which the Company holds a minority interest as a passive investment. See Item 6B above for additional related party transactions with Elizabeth J. Kirkwood and her affiliates, and for related party transactions with Romaine E. Gilliland, Sandra J. Hall, and their affiliates. Frank Kollar, who served as Chairman of the Company's board of directors from June 6, 2000 until March 7, 2001, entered into a two year employment agreement with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary IL Data Corporation, Inc. on June 6, 2000 to act as its President at an annual salary of US $60,000. This employment agreement was terminated on March 7, 2001. As reflected in Note 7(d) to the financial statements included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, the Company paid Frank Kollar, formerly Chairman of the Company's board of directors, $30,227 in consulting fees during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001. The Company also paid Mr. Kollar US $10,000 per month in consulting fees from May 1, 2001 through August 31, 2001. On March 7, 2001, the Company purchased 4,890,000 Common Shares of the Company from Sierra Holdings Limited, a company beneficially owned 88.84% by Frank Kollar and 11.16% by Romaine E. Gilliland (3,890,000 Common Shares), George Stubos, a former member of the Company's board of directors (500,000 Common Shares), and Christos Lividas, a former member of the Company's advisory board (500,000 Common Shares) for consideration of US $.05 per share (US $244,500 or Cdn. $376,164). C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL Not Applicable. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated Financial Statements See the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part III, Item 17 hereof and filed as a part of this Annual Report. Export Sales Export sales did not constitute a significant portion of the Company's total sales volume as of April 30, 2001, the end of the Company's most recent fiscal year. Legal or Arbitration Proceedings As of the date of this Annual Report, there are no legal or arbitration proceedings that may have, or have 43 had in the recent past, significant effects on the Company's financial position or profitability. Company Policy on Dividend Distributions The Company's board of directors declared the Company's most recent dividend on April 11, 2000, when the Company issued a dividend-in-kind of 6,266,667 common shares of First Strike Diamonds Inc. to shareholders of record of the Company on March 1, 2000. This dividend was an extraordinary event and the Company does not intend to pay further dividends in cash or in kind in the future. The Company expects to retain its earnings to finance the further growth of the Company. The directors of the Company will determine if and when dividends should be declared and paid in the future based upon the earnings and financial conditions of the Company at the relevant time and such other factors as the directors may deem relevant. All of the Common Shares of the Company are entitled to an equal share in any dividends declared and paid. Significant Changes Significant changes have occurred since April 30, 2001, the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part III, Item 17 hereof and filed as a part of this Annual Report. In particular, see Note 11 ("Subsequent Events") to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of these significant changes. ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING Not applicable except for Item 9A(4) and Item 9C. A(4). PRICE HISTORY Price History in the Canadian Market The following table sets forth the reported high and low sale prices and, as applicable, the volume of trading of the Company's Common Shares, as adjusted to reflect a 1:3 consolidation of the Company's Common Shares effective September 10, 2001 and a 1:10 consolidation of the Company's Common Shares effective May 18, 1999, and as reported by the Canadian Dealing Network Inc. ("CDN") (prior to December 22, 2000) or the Canadian Venture Exchange ("CDNX") (after December 22, 2000), as applicable, for the periods indicated: Period High Low Volume ------- ---- --- ------ Past 6 Calendar Months ---------------------- 2001: September/(a)/......................... N/A N/A N/A August (through August 8, 2001)/(a)/... $1.50 $1.29 10,150 July................................... 0.45 0.39 2,652 June................................... 0.60 0.27 16,754 May.................................... 0.75 0.45 347,033 April.................................. 0.39 0.39 69 Quarterly Data Since Q1 2000 ---------------------------- 2002: Second Quarter (10/31/01)/(a)/......... 1.50 1.29 10,050 First Quarter (7/31/01)................ 0.75 0.27 366,443 44 2001: Fourth Quarter (4/30/01)............ 1.38 0.75 4,572 Third Quarter (1/31/01)/(b)/........ 2.28 1.38 39,327 Second Quarter (10/31/00)/(c)/...... N/A N/A N/A First Quarter (7/31/00)/(c)/........ N/A N/A N/A 2000: Fourth Quarter (4/30/00)/(c)/....... 12.00 5.25 508,159 Third Quarter (1/31/00)............. 12.00 2.70 567,014 Second Quarter (10/31/99)........... 2.70 0.81 202,022 First Quarter (7/31/99)............. 1.20 0.75 31,236 2001: FYE 4/30/01/(b)/.................... 2.28 0.75 43,899 2000: FYE 4/30/00/(c)/.................... 12.15 0.75 1,003,930 1999: FYE 4/30/99:........................ 16.50 2.10 591,876 1998: FYE 4/30/98:........................ 72.00 6.00 15,852,442 1997: FYE 4/30/97:........................ 142.50 22.50 2,577,307 /(a)/ The Company's trading was halted on the CDNX as of August 8, 2001. The Company's Board of Directors has determined that it will not seek to re- establish trading of its Common Shares on the CDNX and has requested to be delisted voluntarily from the CDNX. /(b)/ Beginning December 22, 2000, the date on which trading commenced on the CDNX. /(c)/ The Company's Common Shares were not traded in Canada from March 3, 2000 until December 22, 2000. Prior to December 22, 2000, the Company's Common Shares were traded on the CDN, and were traded under the symbol OPUS from May 1999 until March 3, 2000. On March 3, 2000, when the Company announced a transaction with IL Data Corporation, the Company's Common Shares were removed from the visible quotation provided by the CDN because the transaction represented a change in control, a change in business and a change of name for the Company. The IL Data Corporation transaction was completed on June 6, 2000, the name change occurred on July 25, 2000, and the Company filed an application for quotation with CDN on August 11, 2000. In the meantime, some companies that were quoted on CDN were invited to apply for listing on the CDNX. The Company made the application for listing on the CDNX and filed the necessary documentation, and began listing the shares of the Company on Tier 3 of CDNX as of December 22, 2000. For the period from December 22, 2000 through August 8, 2001, the Common Stock of the Company was listed on the CDNX under the symbol "YIK" and CUSIP #461459109. The Company's trading was halted on the CDNX as of August 8, 2001, and remains halted as of the date of this Annual Report. This is a result of the fact that the Company's Board of Directors, based on business and timing factors, decided not to obtain pre-approval from the CDNX for its August 31, 2001 acquisition of API Electronics, Inc., which constituted a reverse take-over transaction requiring pre-approval. The Company's Board of Directors has determined that it will not seek to reestablish trading of its Common Shares on the CDNX, and has requested to be delisted voluntarily from the CDNX. Price History in the United States Market During the fiscal year ending April 30, 2001 and through September 7, 2001, while the Company's name was InvestorLinks.com Inc., the Common Stock of the Company was traded over-the-counter on the NASD 45 OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "IVLKF." On August 30, 2001, the Company's shareholders approved a change of the Company's name from InvestorLinks.com Inc. to API Electronics Group Inc., and the consolidation of the authorized common shares on the basis that every three pre-consolidation Common Shares were converted into one post-consolidation Common Share. The name change and share consolidation became effective on September 10, 2001, when the Company filed Articles of Amendment in Ontario. On September 10, 2001, shares of the Company's Common Stock began trading on the National Association of Securities Dealers OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "APIEF." The following table sets forth the reported high and low bid prices and volume of trading of the Common Shares, as adjusted to reflect a 1:3 consolidation of the Company's Common Shares effective September 10, 2001 and a 1:10 consolidation of the Company's Common Shares effective May 18, 1999, and as reported by the NASD for the fiscal periods indicated (the Common Stock commenced trading on the NASD Electronic Bulletin Board in February 1997). Such over-the-counter market quotations reflect interdealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Period High Low Volume ------ ---- --- ------ Past 6 Calendar Months ---------------------- 2001: September................... US$1.39 US $0.75 2,133 August...................... 1.05 0.51 62,200 July........................ 0.57 0.33 12,000 June........................ 0.57 0.33 5,867 May......................... 0.75 0.39 100,533 April....................... 0.60 0.375 8,400 Quarterly Data Since Q1 2000 ---------------------------- Fiscal 2002: First Quarter (7/31/01)..... 0.75 0.33 118,400 Fiscal 2001: Fourth Quarter (4/30/01).... 0.600 0.375 56,833 Third Quarter (1/31/01)..... 3.844 0.750 295,933 Second Quarter (10/31/00)... 10.125 3.750 781,800 First Quarter (7/31/00)..... 8.718 3.375 1,418,400 Fiscal 2000: Fourth Quarter (4/30/00).... 9.186 3.750 250,600 Third Quarter (1/31/00)..... 8.115 1.710 152,467 Second Quarter (10/31/99)... 1.875 0.450 465,467 First Quarter (7/31/99)..... 2.400 0.450 29,067 2001: FYE 4/30/01:................ 13.500 0.375 2,593,460 2000: FYE 4/30/00:................ 9.186 0.450 897,600 1999: FYE 4/30/99:................ 13.11 1.500 141,900 1998: FYE 4/30/98:................ 56.25 6.000 235,533 1997: FYE 4/30/97:................ N/A*
* The Company's Common Stock did not trade on the NASD Bulletin Board prior to February, 1997. 46 The Company's Common Stock is not registered to trade in the United States in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADR's) or similar certificates. The Company's Common Stock is issued in registered form and the following information is taken from the records of Equity Transfer Services, Inc. (located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada), the registrar and transfer agent for the Common Stock. As of September 28, 2001, the stockholders' list for the Company's Common Shares showed 1,166 registered stockholders and 10,892,972 Common Shares outstanding. Since a portion of the Company's Common Shares is held by agents in street name, and the Company (pursuant to applicable Canadian and corporate law) only sends information concerning the Company, including with respect to its Annual General Meeting, to shareholders who request this information, the Company cannot estimate the total number of beneficial holders of its Common Shares. For the same reason the Company is unaware of how many of its outstanding Common Shares are held by United States residents. In accordance with Rule 12g5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company's share register indicated, as of September 28, 2001, 107 stockholders having addresses in the United States (including voting trustees, depositories, share transfer agents, or any person acting on behalf of the Company within the United States), which persons held 699,084 of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares, representing approximately 6.42% of the total issued and outstanding Common Shares as of such date. C. MARKETS See Item 9A(4) above. ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A. SHARE CAPITAL Not applicable. B. MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION The Company's corporation number as assigned by the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations is 1028514. The Company's Articles of Amalgamation do not contain the Company's purpose or its objectives, as neither is required under the laws of Ontario. No director of the Company is permitted to vote on any resolution to approve a material contract or transaction in which such director has a material interest. (Bylaws, Paragraph 17). Neither the Articles of Amalgamation nor the Bylaws of the Company limit the directors' power, in the absence of an independent quorum, to vote compensation to themselves or any members of their body. The Bylaws provide that directors shall receive remuneration, as the board of directors shall determine from time to time. (Bylaws, Paragraph 15). The board of directors may, without the authorization of the shareholders, (i) borrow money upon the credit of the Company; (ii) issue, reissue, sell or pledge debt obligations of the Company; whether secured or unsecured (iii) give a guarantee on behalf of the Company to secure performance of obligations; and (iv) charge, mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all currently owned or subsequently acquired real or personal, movable or immovable, tangible or intangible, property of the Company to secure obligations of the Company. (Bylaws, Paragraph 38). Neither the Articles of Amalgamation nor the Bylaws of the Company discuss the retirement or non-retirement of directors under an age limit requirement, and there is no number of shares required for director qualification. 47 A description of the rights, preferences and restrictions attached to each class of the Company's shares as set forth in the Company's Articles of Amalgamation follows: The Company's Articles of Amalgamation provide that the Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Common Shares ("Common Shares") and an unlimited number of Special Shares ("Special Shares"). Of the Special Shares, the Company has designated a class of up to 500,000 Preference Shares ("Preference Shares"). While the Company has issued Common Shares, it has not issued any Preference Shares or other Special Shares. Dividend Rights. The Company's Articles of Amalgamation provide that no dividends shall be declared, set aside, or paid on the Preference Shares. Thus, only holders of Common Shares are entitled to be paid dividends under the Company's current Articles of Amalgamation. Voting Rights. Neither the Company's Articles of Amalgamation nor its Bylaws provide for the election or reelection of directors at staggered intervals. The holders of Common Shares and Preference Shares have equal voting rights at meetings of the Company's shareholders. Rights to Share in the Company's Profits. See "Dividend Rights" above. Rights to Share in Any Surplus in the Event of Liquidation. Under the Company's Articles of Amalgamation, upon the dissolution, winding up or liquidation of the Company, holders of Preference Shares are entitled to receive a sum equivalent to the amount paid for the Preference Shares prior to any distribution to the holders of Common Shares or shares ranking junior to the Preference Shares. Holders of Preference Shares are not entitled to share in any further distribution of the assets or property of the Company. Holders of the Common Shares are entitled to receive the remaining property of the Company upon dissolution. Redemption Provisions. Under the Company's Articles of Amalgamation, the Company, when redeeming shares: . Shall not redeem Preference Shares prior to the expiration of five years from the issuance date without the prior consent of the holder of the Preference Shares to be redeemed; . Shall, at least thirty days prior to the redemption date, mail a notice to all registered holders of Preference Shares stating its intention to redeem such shares. The notice shall set forth the redemption price, the date on which redemption is to occur, and the number of the holder's shares that are to be redeemed. If only a portion of the holder's shares is to be redeemed, the Company shall issue such holder a new certificate for the balance of such shares. After the redemption date, the holders shall not be entitled to exercise any rights of shareholders unless the Company failed to pay the redemption price; . May at any time, with the consent of the holder, purchase for cancellation all or part of the Preference Shares; and . May purchase any of its issued Common Shares subject to the provisions of the Ontario Business Corporations Act. Sinking Fund Provisions. Neither the Company's Articles of Amalgamation nor its Bylaws contain sinking fund provisions. Liability to Further Capital Calls by the Company. Neither the Company's Articles of Amalgamation nor its Bylaws contain provisions allowing the Company to make further capital calls with respect to any 48 shareholder of the Company. Discriminatory Provisions Based on Substantial Ownership. Neither the Company's Articles of Amalgamation nor its Bylaws contain provisions which discriminate against any existing or prospective holders of securities as a result of such shareholder owning a substantial number of shares. Miscellaneous Provisions. Under the Company's Articles of Amalgamation, holders of Preference Shares shall not be entitled to sell, assign, transfer or dispose of Preference Shares without the previous, express consent of the directors and the prior written consent of the Ontario Securities Commission. In the event the Company were to pay dividends on the issued and outstanding shares, the dividend must be claimed within six years of the payment date and payment shall be forfeited and shall revert to the Company if not so claimed. Neither the Articles of Amalgamation nor the Bylaws of the Company address the process by which the rights of holders of stock may be changed. The general provisions of the Ontario Business Corporations Act apply to this process, and require shareholder meetings and independent voting for such changes. Annual general meetings of the Company's shareholders are held on such day as is determined by resolution of the directors. (Bylaws, Paragraph 45). Special meetings of the Company's shareholders may be convened by order of the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Board, the Managing Director, the President if a director, a Vice-President who is a director, or the board of directors. (Bylaws, Paragraph 46). Shareholders of record must be given notice of such special meeting not less than 33 days nor more than 50 days before the date of the meeting. Notices of special meetings of shareholders must state the nature of the business to be transacted in detail and must include the text of any special resolution or bylaw to be submitted to the meeting. (Bylaws, Paragraph 47). The Company's board of directors is permitted to fix a record date for any meeting of the shareholders that is between 21 and 50 days prior to such meeting. (Bylaws, Paragraph 51). However, as a result of Ontario securities laws applicable to the Company, the record date must be at least 35 days prior to the meeting date. The only persons entitled to admission at a meeting of the shareholders are shareholders entitled to vote, the Company's directors, the Company's auditors, and others entitled by law, by invitation of the chairman of the meeting, or by consent of the meeting. (Bylaws, Paragraph 50). Neither the Articles of Amalgamation nor the Bylaws of the Company discuss limitations on the rights to own securities or exercise voting rights thereon. There is no provision of the Company's Articles of Amalgamation or Bylaws that would delay, defer or prevent a change in control of the Company, and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition, or corporate restructuring involving the Company (or any of its subsidiaries). The Company's Bylaws do not contain a provision indicating the ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed. With respect to the matters discussed in this Item 10B, the law applicable to the Company is not significantly different from United States law. Neither the Articles of Amalgamation nor Bylaws contain provisions governing changes in capital that are more stringent than the conditions required by law. C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS The following table summarizes each material contract, other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, to which the Company or any member of the Company's group is a party, for the two years immediately preceding the publication of this Annual Report: 49
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Parties Type Terms and Conditions Consideration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oct. 12, 1999 Company and Taurus Agency Taurus agrees to coordinate the Commission of 7%, or Capital Markets Agreement offering of 3,000,000 units of $52,500 and 300,000 Ltd. ("Taurus") the Company for sale by private compensation warrants, placement, each unit consisting each warrant exercisable of one Common Share and one to purchase one Unit for Common Share purchase warrant $0.25 per Unit. Taurus for $0.25 per unit ("Unit). has exercised all of its Each common share purchase compensation warrants. warrant is exercisable at the price of $0.35 per share on or before October 23, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov. 15, 1999 Company and Consulting IRG agrees to provide $15,000 per month Investor Relations Agreement consulting services to the Group (Ontario) Company for a period of one Inc. ("IRG") year ending November 15, 2000 with a one-year renewal option. Agreement was mutually terminated effective February 28, 2001, and the related options lapsed effective March 30, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov. 15, 1999 Company and IRG Stock Option Company granted IRG options to At the date of the Agreement purchase up to 300,000 Common agreement the options Shares at $0.90 per share on or had no value. before November 30, 2001. Agreement was mutually terminated effective February 28, 2001, and the related options lapsed effective March 30, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 17, Company and Vertex Acquisition Company transferred and $940,000 2000 Ventures Inc. Agreement assigned all of its interest in ("Vertex") the Baffin Island Project, the Gope Project and converted $265,000 of indebtedness to Vertex for common shares of Vertex valued at $0.15 per share. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 6, 2000 Company, IL Data Securities Company acquired all of the $1,700,000 in Common Canada, Inc. ("IL Exchange shares of IL Data, which Shares of the Company Data") and the Agreement indirectly owns and operates shareholders of IL the Internet investment site Data Canada, Inc. www.InvestorLinks.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and IRG Amendment to Parties agreed to increase $5,000 per month Consulting monthly fee to US$20,000 and to Agreement extend term of agreement to dated Nov. 15, July 1, 2001, with a one-year 1999 renewal option. Agreement was mutually terminated effective February 28, 2001, and the related options lapsed effective March 30, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and IRG Stock Option Company granted IRG options to At the date of the Agreement purchase up to 150,000 Common agreement the options Shares at US$2.55 per share on had no material value or before June 30, 2002. because the market value Agreement was mutually of the Common Shares was terminated effective February US$2.53. 28, 2001, and the related options lapsed effective March 30, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Messrs. Consulting and The consultants agreed to sit At the date of the Carusone, Livadas, Advisory Board on Company's Advisory Board and agreement the options Johnson and Ms. Wood Agreements Company agreed to grant stock had no material value options to purchase up to because the market value 225,000 Common Shares in the of the Common Shares was aggregate at US$2.55 per share US$2.53. on or before June 26, 2005. (Mr. Livadas' agreement and stock option grant were cancelled and forfeited by Release, dated March 1, 2001, between the parties. See summary below. All agreements expired as of June 26, 2001, and the related options have lapsed.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Kathy Stock Option Company granted Hobbs-Parent At the date of the Hobbs-Parent Agreement options to purchase up to 9,000 agreement the options Common Shares at $2.55 per had no material value share, vesting at a rate of 1/3 because the market value per year for three years. Ms. of the Common Shares was Hobbs-Parent's employment was US$2.53. terminated effective May 31, 2001. The options expired August 29, 2001. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
51 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Stock Option Company granted Ms. Kirkwood At the date of the Elizabeth J. Agreement options to purchase up to agreement the options Kirkwood 18,000 Common Shares at $2.55 had no material value per share on or before June 30, because the market value 2005. (Released by letter, of the Common Shares was dated July 24, 2001, signed by US$2.53. Ms. Kirkwood - See below) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Sandra Stock Option Company granted Ms. Hall At the date of the J. Hall Agreement options to purchase up to agreement the options 45,000 Common Shares at $2.55 had no material value per share on or before June 30, because the market value 2005. (Released by letter, of the Common Shares was dated July 24, 2001, signed by US$2.53. Ms. Hall) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and George Stock Option Company granted Mr. Stubos At the date of the Stubos Agreement options to purchase up to agreement the options 90,000 Common Shares at $2.55 had no material value per share on or before June 30, because the market value 2005. (Cancelled by Release, of the Common Shares was dated March 1, 2001, between US$2.53. the parties. See summary below) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Romaine Stock Option Company granted Mr. Gilliland At the date of the Gilliland Agreement options to purchase up to agreement the options 110,000 Common Shares at $2.55 had no material value per share on or before June 30, because the market value 2005. Mr. Gilliland resigned of the Common Shares was effective April 10, 2001. The US$2.53. options lapsed July 10, 2001. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Frank Stock Option Company granted Mr. Kollar At the date of the Kollar Agreement options to purchase up to agreement the options 290,000 Common Shares at $2.55 had no material value per share on or before June 30, because the market value 2005 (Cancelled by Release, of the Common Shares was dated March 1, 2001, between US$2.53. the parties. See summary below) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Denise Stock Option Company granted Ms. Gervin At the date of the Gervin Agreement options to purchase up to agreement the options 15,000 Common Shares at $2.55 had no material value per share, vesting at a rate of because the market value 1/3 per year for three years. of the Common Shares was Ms. Gervin's employment was US$2.53. terminated effective February 9, 2001. The options expired May 9, 2001. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
52 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2000 Company and Chris Consulting and Mr. Papaioannou agrees to . $2,166.67 per month Papaioannou Stock Option provide consulting services to . Reimbursement for Agreement the Company for a three-year expenses period commencing June 26, . Company granted Mr. 2000. Mr. Papaioannou Papaioannou options to terminated the Consulting purchase up to 9,000 Agreement effective December Common Shares at $2.55 2000, and the related options per share for a period have lapsed. of five years, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. At the date of the agreement the options had no material value because the market value of the Common Shares was US$2.53. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2, 2000 Company and Subscription Stockhouse subscribed for US$3,375,000 Stockhouse Media Agreement 1,500,000 Common Shares of the Corp. ("Stockhouse") Company at US$2.25 to be satisfied by providing services to the Company over a two-year period. See Note 4(b)(ii) of the Financial Statements included in Item 17 of this Annual Report for further detail regarding the termination of agreements with Stockhouse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2, 2000 Company and Services Stockhouse sets out the See description of Stockhouse Agreement services and functions to be Subscription Agreement performed by Stockhouse to earn between Company and the 1,500,000 Common Shares of Stockhouse Media Corp. the Company referred to above. above. See Note 4(b)(ii) of this Financial Statements included in Item 17 of this Annual Report for further detail regarding the termination of agreements with Stockhouse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 8, 2000 Company and Ming Subscription Ming subscribed for 680,000 US$1,530,000 Capital Enterprises Agreement units of the Company for Ltd. ("Ming") US$2.25 per unit. Each unit consists of one Common Share and one Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at the price of US$3.00. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
53 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 8, 2000 Company and Ming Warrant Certificate evidencing right of Nil Certificate Ming to purchase 680,000 Common Shares at the price of US$3.00 on or before August 8, 2002. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1, 2001 Company and George Release Mr. Stubos agrees to (i) fully US$35,000 Stubos and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company and (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and cancel his option to buy 90,000 Common Shares. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1, 2001 Company and Release Mr. Livadas agrees to (i) fully US$25,000 Christos Livadas and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company and (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and cancel his option to buy 90,000 Common Shares. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 1, 2001 Company, Frank Release and Kollar and Sierra Holdings US$209,000 to be paid Kollar and Sierra Consulting Limited agree to (i) fully and immediately at the time Holdings Limited Agreement completely release and of the Release and discharge any and all actions, US$60,000 to be paid as causes of actions, claims and set forth in the demands arising out of any and Consulting Agreement. all relationships with the Company and (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 3,890,000 Common Shares and cancel Mr. Kollar's option to buy 290,000 Common Shares. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
54 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 11, 2001 Company, Elizabeth Letter of Kirkwood and Crossbeam Limited . $4,000 for the J. Kirkwood and Agreement for doing business as Crossbeam.com initial set-up Crossbeam Limited Website agree to provide Web site . $2,000 pre month for doing business as Services set-up and maintenance services maintenance Crossbeam.com to the Company for a six-month period from May 11, 2001 through November 30, 2001. The Agreement is automatically renewed for additional six-month terms absent notice of cancellation. Either party may cancel on thirty days notice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 11, 2001 Company and Engage, Website Company grants Engage the right Company to pay Engage a Inc. ("Engage") Publisher to sell advertising space on royalty of 50% on all Agreement the Company's website. Engage Net Advertising Revenue. agrees that it will solicit, serve, report and track advertisers on the Company's website for an initial term of 90-days after which the parties have the option of one-year renewals. Engage ceased all operations in September 2001. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 19, 2001 Company and API Non-binding Letter agreement confirming None agreed upon at the Electronics, Inc. Letter of mutual understanding regarding time of the Letter. ("API") Intent the parties' intention to Regarding complete negotiations and enter Potential into a formal agreement for the Business Company's purchase of API. Combination of the Company and API -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2001 Company and Taurus Letter Taurus agrees to act as the . A work fee of $15,000 Agreement for Company's exclusive financial . Reimbursement of financial advisor with respect to the certain out-of-pocket advisor potential acquisition of API costs services for a period of four months . In the event of and commencing on the date of the upon completion of the letter. purchase of API, 250,000 broker warrants for Units on the same terms as Units being issued to purchase API --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
55 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 26, 2001 Company and Gilray, Letter Gilray, LLC agrees to execute a . $18,000 LLC Agreement for Certificate of Satisfaction . Ownership of any and settlement of fully releasing IL Data all furniture abandoned lease, dated Corporation Inc. and/or the by tenant on the premises July 3, 2000, Company from any further between responsibility under the lease. Gilray, LLC and IL Data Corporation Inc., to commence August 1, 2000 and terminate July 31, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 24, 2001 Company and Release Kirkwood agrees to release Nil Elizabeth J. 45,000 stock options previously Kirkwood granted by the Company. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 24, 2001 Company and Sandra Release Hall agrees to release 45,000 Nil J. Hall stock options previously granted by the Company. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2, 2001 Company and James Stock Option Company granted Cassina options At the date of the C. Cassina Agreement to purchase up to 50,000 Common agreement, market value Shares at US$0.45 per share, of the Common Shares was and up to 50,000 Common Shares US$0.30. at US$0.75 per share on or before July 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
56 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2, 2001 Company and Sandra Stock Option Company granted Hall options to At the date of the J. Hall Agreement purchase up to 50,000 Common agreement, market value Shares at US$0.45 per share, of the Common Shares was and up to 50,000 Common Shares US$0.30. at US$0.75 per share on or before July 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 27, 2001 InvestorLinks.com Agreement and The Company acquired all of the 6,500,000 Inc. and API Plan of Merger issued and outstanding shares post-consolidation Units Electronics, Inc., of API Electronics, Inc. a at US $.40 per Unit. et al. Delaware corporation. Each Unit consists of one Common Share, 1/2 of one Series A Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at US $.45 for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance and 1/2 of one Series B Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at US $.75 for a period of two years from date of issuance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
57 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 31, 2001 API Electronics, Agreement of API Electronics, Inc. merges Each share of common Inc. and API Merger into API Acquisition Corp. with stock of API Acquisition Acquisition Corp. API Electronics, Inc. as the Corp. outstanding on the surviving corporation. effective date of the Agreement was cancelled and no consideration was paid with respect to any such shares. Each share of common stock of API Electronics, Inc., the surviving corporation, outstanding on the effective date of the Agreement, was (i) exchanged with InvestorLinks.com Inc., an Ontario Corporation and the parent of API Acquisition Corp. ("IC"), for 33,163.27 shares of IC common stock and A and B warrants to purchase an aggregate of 33,163.28 shares of IC common stock and (ii) cancelled immediately thereafter. The surviving corporation issued a new certificate for 100 shares of common stock to IC, which represented all of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving corporation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
58 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 31, 2001 Company and Phillip Stock Option Company granted options to At the date of the DeZwirek Agreement purchase up to 50,000 Common Agreement, market value Shares at US$0.45 per share, of the Common Shares was and up to 50,000 Common Shares US$0.78 per share. at US$0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 31, 2001 Company and Thomas Stock Option Company granted options to At the date of the W. Mills Agreement purchase up to 50,000 Common Agreement, market value Shares at US$0.45 per share, of the Common Shares was and up to 50,000 Common Shares US$0.78 per share. at US$0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 31, 2001 Company and Jason Stock Option Company granted options to At the date of the DeZwirek Agreement purchase up to 50,000 Common Agreement, market value Shares at US$0.45 per share, of the Common Shares was and up to 50,000 Common Shares US$0.78 per share. at US$0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. EXCHANGE CONTROLS 59 There are no governmental laws, decrees or regulations in Canada that restrict the export or import of capital, or affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to a non-resident holder of Common Stock of the Company, other than withholding tax requirements (see "Item 7 -- Taxation"). Except as provided in the Investment Canada Act discussed below, there are no limitations imposed under the laws of Canada, the Province of Ontario, or by the constituent documents of the Company on the right of a non-resident to hold or vote the Common Stock of the Company. The Investment Canada Act (the "ICA"), which became effective on June 30, 1985, regulates the acquisition by non-Canadians of control of a Canadian business enterprise. In effect, the ICA requires review by Investment Canada, the agency which administers the ICA, and approval by the Canadian government, in the case of an acquisition of control of a Canadian business by a non-Canadian where: (i) in the case of a direct acquisition (for example, through a share purchase or asset purchase), the assets of the business are $5 million or more in value; or (ii) in the case of an indirect acquisition (for example, the acquisition of the foreign parent of the Canadian business) where the Canadian business has assets of $5 million or more in value or if the Canadian business represents more than 50% of the assets of the original group and the Canadian business has assets of $5 million or more in value. Review and approval are also required for the acquisition or establishment of a new business in areas concerning "Canada's cultural heritage or national identity" such as book publishing, film production and distribution, television and radio production and distribution of music, and the oil and natural gas industry, regardless of the size of the investment. As applied to an investment in the Company, three methods of acquiring control of a Canadian business would be regulated by the ICA: (i) the acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets used in carrying on the Canadian business; (ii) the acquisition, directly or indirectly, of voting shares of a Canadian corporation carrying on the Canadian business; or (iii) the acquisition of voting shares of an entity which controls, directly or indirectly, another entity carrying on a Canadian business. An acquisition of a majority of the voting interests of an entity, including a corporation, is deemed to be an acquisition of control under the ICA. An acquisition of less than one-third of the voting shares of a corporation is deemed not to be an acquisition of control. An acquisition of less than a majority, but one-third or more, of the voting shares of a corporation is presumed to be an acquisition of control unless it can be established that the acquisition the corporation is not, in fact, controlled by the acquirer through the ownership of voting shares. For partnerships, trusts, joint ventures or other unincorporated entities, an acquisition of less than a majority of the voting interests is deemed not to be an acquisition of control. In 1988, the ICA was amended, pursuant to the Free Trade Agreement dated January 2, 1988 between Canada and the United States, to relax the restrictions of the ICA. As a result of these amendments, except where the Canadian business is in the cultural, oil and gas, uranium, financial services or transportation sectors, the threshold for direct acquisition of control by U.S. investors and other foreign investors acquiring control of a Canadian business from U.S. investors has been raised from $5 million to $150 million of gross assets, and indirect acquisitions are not reviewable. In addition to the foregoing, the ICA requires that all other acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses by non-Canadians are subject to formal notification to the Canadian government. These provisions require a foreign investor to give notice in the required form, which notices are for information, as opposed to review, purposes. E. TAXATION 60 Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Consequences Management of the Company has been advised by its Canadian legal counsel that the following general summary fairly describes the principal Canadian federal income tax consequences applicable to a holder of Common Shares of the Company who is a resident of the United States and who is not a resident of Canada and who does not use or hold, and is not deemed to use or hold, his or her Common Shares of the Company in connection with carrying on a business in Canada (a "non-resident shareholder"). This summary is based upon the current provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "ITA"), the regulations thereunder (the "Regulations"), the current publicly announced administration and assessing policies of Revenue Canada, Taxation, and all specific proposals (the "Tax Proposals") to amend the ITA and Regulations announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof. This description is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax consequences and, except for the Tax Proposals, does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law, whether by legislative, governmental or judicial action, nor does it take into account provincial or foreign tax considerations which may differ significantly from those discussed herein. The following discussion is for general information only and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any holder of Common Shares of the Company, and no opinion or representation with respect to the Canadian Federal Income Tax consequences to any such holder or prospective holder is made. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of Common Shares of the Company should consult with their own tax advisors about the federal, provincial and foreign tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of Common Shares of the Company. Dividends Dividends paid on the Common Shares of the Company to a non-resident holder will be subject to withholding tax under the ITA. The Canada-US. Income Tax Convention (1980) (the "Treaty") provides that the normal 25% withholding tax rate is reduced to 15% on dividends paid on shares of a corporation resident in Canada (such as the Company) to residents of the United States, and also provides for a further reduction of this rate to 5% where the beneficial owner of the dividends is a corporation which is a resident of the United States which owns at least 10% of the voting shares of the corporation paying the dividend. Capital Gains A non-resident shareholder of Canada is not subject to tax under the ITA in respect of a capital gain realized upon the disposition of Common Shares of the Company unless the Common Shares represent "taxable Canadian property" to the holder thereof. The Company is a public corporation for purposes of the ITA. A Common Share of the Company will be taxable Canadian property to a non-resident shareholder if, at any time during the period of five years immediately preceding the disposition, the non-resident shareholder and/or persons with whom he or she did not deal at arm's length owned not less than 25% of the issued shares of any class or series of the Company. There are other circumstances in which the Common Shares of the Company will be taxable Canadian property to a non-resident holder. Non-resident shareholders should consult their Canadian tax advisors about whether the Common Shares are taxable Canadian property to them. In the case of a non-resident shareholder to whom Common Shares of the Company represent taxable Canadian property, relief from Canadian income tax under the Treaty may be available. 61 Certain United States Federal Income Tax Consequences The following is a general discussion of certain possible United States federal income tax consequences, under current law, generally applicable to a U.S. Holder (as defined below) of Common Shares of the Company. This discussion does not address all potentially relevant federal income tax matters and does not address consequences peculiar to persons subject to special provisions of federal income tax law, such as those described below as excluded from the definition of a U.S. Holder. In addition, this discussion does not cover any state, local or foreign tax consequences (See "Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Consequences" above). The following discussion is based upon the sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), Treasury Regulations, published Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") rulings, published administrative positions of the IRS and court decisions that are currently applicable, any or all of which could be materially and adversely changed, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time. In addition, this discussion does not consider the potential effects, both adverse and beneficial, of recently proposed legislation, which, if enacted, could be applied, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time. The following discussion is for general information only and it is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any holder or prospective holder of Common Shares of the Company, and no opinion or representation with respect to the United States federal income tax consequences to any such holder or prospective holder is made. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of Common Shares of the Company should consult their own tax advisors about the federal, state, local, and foreign tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of Common Shares of the Company. U.S. Holders As used herein, a "U.S. Holder" includes a holder of Common Shares of the Company who is a citizen or legal resident of the United States, a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or of any political subdivision thereof and any other person or entity whose ownership of Common Shares of the Company is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States. A U.S. Holder does not include persons subject to special provisions of federal income tax law, such as tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, broker-dealers, non-resident alien individuals or foreign corporations whose ownership of Common Shares of the Company is not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and shareholders who acquired their stock through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation. Distributions on Common Shares of Company U.S. Holders receiving dividend distributions (including constructive dividends) with respect to Common Shares of the Company are required to include in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes the gross amount of such distributions to the extent that the Company has current or accumulated earnings and profits, without reduction for any Canadian income tax withheld from such distributions. Such Canadian tax withheld may be credited, subject to certain limitations, against the U.S. Holder's United States federal income tax liability or, alternatively, may be deducted in computing the U.S. Holder's United States federal taxable income by those who itemize deductions. (See more detailed discussions at "Foreign Tax Credit" below). To the extent that distributions exceed current or accumulated earnings and profits of the Company, they will be treated first as a return of capital up to the U.S. Holder's adjusted basis in the Common Shares and thereafter as gain from the sale or exchange of the Common Shares. 62 Preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains are applicable to a U.S. holder that is an individual, estate or trust. There are currently no preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains for a U.S. holder that is a corporation. Dividends paid on the Common Shares of the Company will not generally be eligible for the dividends received-deduction provided to corporations receiving dividends from certain United States corporations. A US holder which is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to a 70% deduction of the United States source portion of dividends received from the Company (unless the Company qualified as a "foreign personal holding company" or a "passive foreign investment company," as defined below) if such U.S. Holder owns shares representing at least 10% of the voting power and value of the Company. The availability of this deduction is subject to several complex limitations, which are beyond the scope of this discussion. Foreign Tax Credit A U.S. Holder who pays (or has withheld from distributions) Canadian income tax with respect to the ownership of Common Shares of the Company may be entitled, at the option of the U.S. Holder, to either a deduction or a tax credit for such foreign tax paid or withheld. Generally, it will be more advantageous to claim a credit because a credit reduces United States federal income taxes on a dollar for dollar basis, while a deduction merely reduces the taxpayer's income subject to tax. This election is made on a year by year basis and applies to all foreign taxes paid by (or withheld from) the U.S. Holder during that year. There are significant and complex limitations, which apply to the credit, among which is the general limitation that the credit cannot exceed the proportionate shares of the U.S. Holder's United States income tax liability that the U.S. Holder's foreign source income bears to his or her or its worldwide taxable income. In the determination of the application of this limitation, the various items of income deduction must be classified into foreign and domestic sources. Complex rules govern this classification process. There are further limitations on the foreign tax credit for certain types of income such as "passive income," "high withholding tax interest," "financial services income," "shipping income," and certain other classifications of income. The availability of the foreign tax credit and the application of the limitations on the credit are fact specific and holders and prospective holders of Common Shares of the Company should consult their own tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances. Disposition of Common Shares of Company A U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss upon the sale of Common Shares of the Company equal to the difference, if any, between the amount of cash plus the fair market value of any property received, and the shareholder's tax basis in the Common Shares of the Company. This gain or loss will be capital gain or loss if the Common Shares are a capital asset in the hands of the U.S. Holder. In such event the gain or loss will be short-term or long-term capital gain or loss depending upon the holding period of the U.S. Holder. Gains and losses are netted and combined according to special rules in arriving at the overall capital gain or loss for a particular tax year. Deductions for net capital losses are subject to significant limitations. For U.S. Holders who are individuals, any unused portion of such net capital loss may be carried over to be used in later tax years until such net capital loss is thereby exhausted. For U.S. holders that are corporations (other than corporations subject to Subchapter S of the Code), an unused net capital loss may be carried back three years from the loss year and carried forward five years from the loss year to be offset against capital gains until such net capital loss is thereby exhausted. Other Considerations In the following circumstances, the above sections of this discussion may not describe the United States 63 federal income tax consequences resulting from the holding and disposition of Common Shares of the Company: Foreign Personal Holding Company. If at any time during a taxable year more than 50% of the total combined voting power or the total value of the Company's outstanding shares is owned, actually or constructively, by five or fewer individuals who are citizens or residents of the United States and 60% or more of the Company's gross income for such year was derived from certain passive sources (e.g. from dividends received from its subsidiaries), the Company would be treated as a "foreign personal holding company." In that event, U.S. Holders that hold Common Shares of the Company would be required to include in gross income for such year their allowable portions of such passive income to the extent the Company does not actually distribute such income. Foreign Investment Company. If 50% or more of the combined voting power or total value of the Company's outstanding shares are held, actually or constructively, by citizens or residents of the United States, United States domestic partnerships or corporations, or estates or trusts other than foreign estates or trusts (as defined by the Code Section 7701(a)(31)), and the Company is found to be engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities, commodities, or any interest therein, it is possible that the Company might be treated as a "foreign investment company" as defined in Section 1246 of the Code, causing all or part of any gain realized by the U.S. Holder selling or exchanging Common Shares of the Company to be treated as ordinary income rather than capital gain. Passive Foreign Investment Company. As a foreign corporation with U.S. Holders, the Company could potentially be treated as a passive foreign investment company ("PFIC"), as defined in Section 1297 of the Code, depending upon the percentage of the Company's income which is passive, or the percentage of the Company's assets which is held for the purpose of producing passive income. Certain United States income tax legislation contains rules governing PFIC which can have significant tax effects on U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations. These rules do not apply to non-US. shareholders. Section 1297 of the Code defines a PFIC as a corporation that is not formed in the United States and, for any taxable year, either (i) 75% or more of its gross income is "passive income," which includes interest, dividends and certain rents and royalties or (ii) the average percentage, by fair market value (or, if the company is a controlled foreign corporation or makes an election, by adjusted tax basis) of its assets that produce or are held for the production of "passive income" is 50% or more. A U.S. shareholder who holds stock in a foreign corporation during any year in which such corporation qualifies as a PFIC is subject to U.S. federal income taxation under one of two alternative tax regimes at the election of each such U.S. shareholder (the deferred tax charge regime and the Qualified Election Fund "QEF" regime). The following is a discussion of these two alternative tax regimes as applied to U.S. shareholders of the Company. Both regimes, however, may apply if the shareholder makes the QEF election after the first year in which it owned stock in the PFIC. A U.S. shareholder who elects in a timely manner (an "Electing U.S. Shareholder") to treat the Company as a QEF, as defined in the Code, will be subject, under Section 1293 of the Code, to current federal income tax for any taxable year in which the Company qualifies as a PFIC on his or her pro-rata share of the Company's: (i) "net capital gain" (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), which will be taxed as long-term capital gain to the Electing U.S. Shareholder and (ii) "ordinary earnings" (the excess of earnings and profits over net capital gain), which will be taxed as ordinary income to the Electing U.S. Shareholder, in each case, for the shareholder's taxable year in which (or with which) the Company's taxable year ends, regardless of whether such amounts are actually distributed. 64 The effective QEF election also allows the Electing U.S. Shareholder to (i) generally treat any gain realized on the disposition of his or her Common Shares (or deemed to be realized on the pledge of his or her Common Shares) as capital gain; (ii) treat his or her share of the Company's net capital gain, if any, as long-term capital gain instead of ordinary income, and (iii) either avoid interest charges resulting from PFIC status altogether, or make an annual election, subject to certain limitations, to defer payment of current taxes on his or her share of the Company's annual realized net capital gain and ordinary earnings subject, however, to an interest charge. If the Electing U.S. Shareholder is not a corporation, such an interest charge would be treated as "personal interest" that can be deducted only when it is paid or accrued and is only 10% deductible in taxable years beginning in 1990 and not deductible at all in taxable years beginning after 1990. The procedure with which a U.S. shareholder must comply in making an effective QEF election will depend on whether the year of the election is the first year in the U.S. shareholder's holding period in which the Company is a PFIC. If the U.S. shareholder makes a QEF election in such first year, i.e. a timely QEF election, then the U.S. shareholder may make the QEF election by simply filing the appropriate documents at the time the U.S. shareholder files its tax return for such first year. If, however, the Company qualified as a PFIC in a prior year, then in addition to filing documents, the U.S. shareholder must elect to recognize (i) (under the rules of (S)1291 (discussed below), any gain that he would otherwise recognize if the U.S. shareholder sold his or her stock on the application date or (ii) if the Company is a controlled foreign corporation, the U.S. shareholder will be deemed to have made a timely QEF election. When a timely QEF election is made, if the Company no longer qualifies as a PFIC in a subsequent year, normal Code rules will apply. It is unclear whether a new QEF election is necessary if the Company thereafter re-qualifies as a PFIC. U.S. shareholders should seriously consider making a new QEF election under those circumstances. If a U.S. shareholder does not make a timely QEF election during a year in which it holds (or is deemed to have held) the Common Shares in question and the Company is a PFIC (a "Non-electing U.S. Shareholder"), then special taxation rules under Section 1291 of the Code will apply to (i) gains realized on the disposition (or deemed to be realized by reason of a pledge) of his or her Common Shares and (ii) certain "excess distributions," as specially defined, by the Company. A Non-electing U.S. Shareholder generally would be required to pro-rate all gains realized on the disposition of his or her Common Shares and all excess distributions over the entire holding period for the Common Shares. All gains or excess distributions allocated to prior years of the U.S. shareholder (other than years prior to the first taxable year of the Company during such U.S. shareholder's holding period and beginning after January 1, 1987 for which it was a PFIC) would be taxed at the highest tax rate for each such prior year applicable to ordinary income. The Non-electing U.S. Shareholder also would be liable for interest on the foregoing tax liability for each such prior year calculated as if such liability had been due with respect to each such prior year. A Non-electing Shareholder that is not a corporation must treat this interest charge as "personal interest" which, as discussed above, is partially or wholly non-deductible. The balance of the gain or the excess distribution will be treated as ordinary income in the year of the disposition or distribution, and no interest charge will be incurred with respect to such balance. If the Company is a PFIC for any taxable year during which a Non-electing U.S. Shareholder holds Common Shares, then the Company will continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect to such Common Shares, even if it is no longer definitionally a PFIC. A Non-electing U.S. Shareholder may terminate this deemed PFIC status by electing to recognize a gain (which will be taxed under the rules discussed above for Non-Electing U.S. Shareholders) as if such common shares had been sold on the last day of the last taxable year for which it was a PFIC. 65 Under Section 1291(f) of the Code, the Department of the Treasury has issued proposed regulations that would treat as taxable certain transfers of PFIC stock by Non-electing U.S. Shareholders that are generally not otherwise taxed, such as gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations, and transfers at death. Certain special, generally adverse, rules will apply with respect to the Common Shares while the Company is a PFIC whether or not it is treated as a QEF. For example under Section 1298(b)(6) of the Code, a U.S. shareholder who uses PFIC stock as security for a loan (including a margin loan) will, except as may be provided in the regulations, be treated as having made a taxable disposition of such stock. The foregoing discussion is based on existing provisions of the Code, existing and proposed regulations thereunder, and current administrative rulings and court decisions, all of which are subject to change. Any such change could affect the validity of this discussion. In addition, the implementation of certain aspects of the PFIC rules require the issuance of regulations which in many instances have not been promulgated and which may have retroactive effect. There can be no assurance that any of the proposals will be enacted or promulgated, and if so, the form they will take or the effect that they may have on this discussion. Accordingly, and due to the complexity of the PFIC rules, U.S. persons who are shareholders of the Company are strongly urged to consult their own tax advisors concerning the impact of these rules on their investment in the Company. Controlled Foreign Corporation. If more than 50% of the voting power of all classes of stock or the total value of the stock of the Company is owned, directly or indirectly, by citizens or residents of the United States, United States domestic partnerships and corporations or estates or trusts other than foreign estates or trusts, each of whom own 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or the total value of the stock of the Company ("United States shareholder"), the Company could be treated as a "controlled foreign corporation" under Subpart F of the Code. This classification would result in many complex consequences including the required inclusion into income by such United States shareholders of their pro rata shares of "Subpart F income" (as specially defined by the Code) of the Company and the Company's earnings invested in U.S. property and previously excluded Subpart F withdrawn from certain types of investments (as specifically defined by the Code). In addition, under Section 1248 of the Code, gain from the sale or exchange of Common Shares of the Company by a U.S. person who is or was a United States shareholder (as defined in the Code, a holder of Common Shares of the Company who is or was a United States shareholder at any time during the five year period ending with the sale or exchange) is treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of earnings and profits of the Company attributable to the stock sold or exchanged. Because of the complexity of Subpart F, and because it is not clear that Subpart F would apply to the holders of Common Shares of the Company, a more detailed review of these rules is outside the scope of this discussion. F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS Not applicable. G. STATEMENT BY EXPERTS Not applicable. H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY The documents concerning the Company which are referred to in this Annual Report may be inspected at 66 the Company's executive offices located at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X3. I. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION InvestorLinks.com, formed in 1997, is owned 100% by IL Data Corporation, Inc., which is owned 100% by IL Data Canada, Inc., which is owned 100% by the Company. Effective August 31, 2001, the Company acquired API Electronics, Inc., of Hauppauge, New York as a wholly-owned subsidiary. ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not applicable. The Company is a small business issuer. ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES Not applicable. PART II ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES As disclosed in Note 4(b)(ii) to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company included in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report, the Company entered into a strategic alliance services agreement effective August 2, 2000 with a global financial content firm (the "Firm") to provide business development services. As consideration for the services to be provided over twenty-nine months following the effective date, the Company was to release Common Shares on the basis of one Common Share for each US $2.25 of services provided for a total of up to 1,500,000 Common Shares for total consideration of US $3,375,000. Subsequent to the end of the Company's fiscal year ending April 30, 2001, the Firm claimed a breach of the agreement and requested payment of 144,000 Common Shares and cash expenses of US $26,562 (total cost $525,843). The Firm has given notice of its termination of the agreement. It is the position of the Company that it is the Firm that is in breach of the agreement and has so responded to the Firm. The Company has issued 44,444 Common Shares to the Firm with a value of $150,000 and has accrued for services based on invoices to date totaling $405,842. ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS Not applicable. ITEM 15. [RESERVED] ITEM 16. [RESERVED] PART III -------- ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As noted in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company included with this Part III, Item 17 of the Annual Report, no comparative figures have been presented because IL Data Canada, Inc., the deemed acquiring company in a reverse take-over of the Company by IL Data Canada, Inc. effective 67 June 6, 2000, was a newly incorporated company, having been incorporated on May 10, 2000. Because of the reverse take-over transaction described above, the Company has only been in operation since May 10, 2000, during and after the financial year ending April 30, 2001. In addition, as noted in Note 10(a) to the financial statements of the Company included with this Part III, Item 17 of the Annual Report, for purposes of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP"), since IL Data Canada, Inc. had no operations, Investorlinks.com LLC, the company that owned and operated the Investment Web site www.InvestorLinks.com prior to the June 6, 2000 acquisition transactions, "would be considered the predecessor and audited information for the previous three years would normally be disclosed however, the operations of Investorlinks.com LLC have been closed and the previous information would not be relevant or informative." Because of the foregoing, financial statements for prior years is not included in this Annual Report. Selected financial data for prior years is, however, disclosed in the Company's 2000 Form 20-F Annual Report, available through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database system. These financial statements which follow were prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("Cdn GAAP") and are expressed in Canadian dollars. A reconciliation from Cdn GAAP to US GAAP is disclosed in Note 10 to the financial statements. The financial statements include the following: (i) Auditors' Report (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheet at April 30, 2001 (iii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit for the year ended April 30, 2001 (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Cash Flow for the year ended April 30, 2001 (v) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [PRINTER TO INSERT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HERE] ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Not applicable. ITEM 19. EXHIBITS 1. Articles of incorporation and bylaws as currently in effect: 1.1 Articles of Amalgamation, effective May 1, 1993, amalgamating 1024680 Ontario Ltd., Shepherd Ventures Inc., Dally Development Corp. and TNK Resources Inc. into an amalgamated corporation under the name TNK Resources Inc. under the articles of incorporation of Dally Development Corp./(1)/ 1.2 By-law Number A of Shediac Bay Resources, Inc. (the Company's predecessor) dated May 14, 1985/(1)/ 68 1.3 Special By-law Number 1 of A of Shediac Bay Resources, Inc. (the Company's predecessor) dated May 14, 1985/(1)/ 1.4 Articles of Amendment filed May 18, 1999 reflecting Name Change from TNK Resources Inc. to Opus Minerals Inc. /(3)/ 1.5 Articles of Amendment filed July 25, 2000 reflecting Name Change from Opus Minerals Inc. to InvestorLinks.com Inc. /(4)/ 1.6 Articles of Amendment filed September 6, 2001, effective September 10, 2001, reflecting Name Change from InvestorLinks.com Inc. to API Electronics Group Inc./(5)/ 2. Instruments defining rights of holders of equity or debt securities being registered: 2.1 See Articles of Amalgamation described above in item 1.1. /(1)/ 2.2 Specimen Common Share certificate/(1)/ 2.3 1995 Stock Option Plan and Board resolution defining rights of holders of Management Stock Options granted thereunder/(1)/ 2.4 Form of Share Purchase Warrant/(1)/ 2.5 Form of Agent's Compensation Warrant/(1)/ 2.6 See Consulting Agreement described below in item 3.21 for description of Consultant's Options/(1)/ 3. Certain contracts: 3.1 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 142/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.2 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 142/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.3 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 143/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.4 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 143/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.5 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 144/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.6 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 144/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 69 3.7 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 145/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.8 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 145/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.9 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 146/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.10 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 146/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.11 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 147/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.12 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 147/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.13 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 148/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.14 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 148/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.15 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 149/93, dated September 8, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.16 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 149/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.17 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 156/93, dated October 25, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.18 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 157/93, dated October 25, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.19 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 157/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of Midswana Diamond Exploration Corporation/(1)/ 3.20 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 158/93, dated October 25, 1993, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(1)/ 3.21 Republic of Botswana Renewal Prospecting License No. 158/93, dated October 22, 1996, in favor of Midswana Diamond Exploration Corporation/(1)/ 3.22 Contract of Work dated December 21, 1987 between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and P.T. Marunda Wahau Mining/(1)/ 3.23 Contract of Work dated December 2, 1986 between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and P.T. Alahan Panjang Minerals/(1)/ 70 3.24 Contract of Work dated December 2, 1986 between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and P.T. Sungai Tembese Minerals/(1)/ 3.25 Contract of Work dated December 21, 1987 between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and P.T. Buntok Maju Minerals/(1)/ 3.26 Contract of Work dated October 24, 1987 between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and P.T. Tumbang Kuling Minerals/(1)/ 3.27 Assignment Agreement, dated September 16, 1994, between TNK Resources Inc. and 1096883 Ontario Limited/(1)/ 3.28 Agreement, dated September 26, 1994, between the persons shown as the 1096883 Ontario Limited Shareholders and Sommerset Industries Inc. and 1096883 Ontario Limited/(1)/ 3.29 Memorandum of Agreement, dated February 14, 1996, between P.T. Hutan Nauli and TNK Resources Inc./(1)/ 3.30 Memorandum of Agreement, dated March 26, 1996, between TNK Resources Inc. and 867323 Ontario Limited/(1)/ 3.31 Agreement, dated April 8, 1996, between P.T. Hutan Nauli and TNK Resources Inc. /(1)/ 3.32 Letter agreement, dated April 15, 1996, between TNK Resources Inc. and Oil Springs Energy Corp. /(1)/ 3.33 Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 1996, between TNK Resources Inc. and Elizabeth J. Kirkwood/(1)/ 3.34 Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 1996, between Midswana Diamond Exploration Corp. and Elizabeth J. Kirkwood/(1)/ 3.35 Letter agreement dated May 24, 1996, between TNK Resources Inc. and P.T. Hutan Nauli/(1)/ 3.36 Consulting Agreement, dated August 1, 1996, between TNK Resources Inc. and 1165953 Ontario Inc. /(1)/ 3.37 Memorandum of Agreement, dated November 15, 1996, between P.T. Hutan Nauli and TNK Resources Inc. /(1)/ 3.38 Prospecting Agreement (Area Agreement #1), dated February 20, 1998 between DeBeers Prospecting Botswana (Proprietary) Limited and TNK Resources Inc. /(2)/ 3.39 Prospecting Agreement (Area Agreement #2), dated February 20, 1998 between DeBeers Prospecting Botswana (Proprietary) Limited and TNK Resources Inc. /(2)/ 71 3.40 Prospecting Agreement (Area Agreement #3), dated February 20, 1998 between DeBeers Prospecting Botswana (Proprietary) Limited and TNK Resources Inc. /(2)/ 3.41 Subscription Agreement, dated March 12, 1998 between TNK Resources Inc. and Monopros Limited/(2)/ 3.42 Memorandum and Articles of Association of TNK Area 1 (Proprietary) Limited, dated February 11, 1998/(2)/ 3.43 Memorandum and Articles of Association of TNK Area 2 (Proprietary) Limited, dated February 11, 1998/(2)/ 3.44 Memorandum and Articles of Association of TNK Area 3 (Proprietary) Limited, dated February 11, 1998/(2)/ 3.45 Assignment Agreement, dated March 31, 1998 between TNK Resources Inc. and TNK Resources Area 1 (Proprietary) Limited/(2)/ 3.46 Assignment Agreement, dated March 31, 1998 between TNK Resources Inc. and TNK Resources Area 2 (Proprietary) Limited/(2)/ 3.47 Assignment Agreement, dated March 31, 1998 between TNK Resources Inc. and TNK Resources Area 3 (Proprietary) Limited/(2)/ 3.48 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 67/97, dated May 28, 1997, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated, in favor of TNK Resources Incorporated/(2)/ 3.49 TNK Resources Inc. Application for the Renewal of Prospecting Licence Nos. 142-149/93, Ghanzi District, dated August 12, 1998/(2)/ 3.50 Republic of Botswana Prospecting License No. 93/98, dated September 29, 1998, in favor of TNK Resources Inc./(2)/ 3.51 Agency Agreement, dated October 12, 1999, between Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. and Opus Minerals Inc. /(3)/ 3.53 Letter Agreement, dated July 13, 1998, between Mountain Province Mining Inc. and Opus Minerals Inc. /(3)/ 3.54 Asset Sale Agreement, dated October 1998, between International Capri Resources Ltd. And TNK Resources Inc. /(3)/ 3.55 Letter Agreement, dated November 27, 1998, regarding Baffin Island Permit Applications. /(3)/ 3.56 Letter Agreement, dated December 1, 1998, regarding Services for Baffin Island Exploration and Development. /(3)/ 72 3.57 Letter Agreement, dated August 3, 1999, regarding Borden Peninsula, Baffin Island. /(3)/ 3.58 Letter Agreement, dated August 26, 1999, between Mountain Province Mining Inc. and Opus Minerals Inc. /(3)/ 3.59 Agency Agreement, dated January 26, 1999, between Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. and Opus Minerals Inc. and Termination. /(3)/ 3.60 Warrant to Purchase Common Shares of Stroud Resources Inc. /(3)/ 3.61 Wolf Lake Property Option Agreement, dated April 14, 1999 between International Capri Resources Ltd. and Opus Minerals Inc. /(3)/ 3.62 Letter Agreement, dated February 13, 1999 between International Capri Resources Ltd. And Opus Minerals Inc. /(3)/ 3.63 Consulting agreement dated November 15, 1999 as amended by agreement dated June 26, 2000 between the Company and Investor Relations Group (Ontario) Inc. ("IRG") pursuant to which IRG will provide ongoing investor relations activities to the Company. Agreement was mutually terminated effective February 28, 2001, and the related options lapsed effective March 30, 2001. /(4)/ 3.64 Stock option agreement dated November 15, 1999 whereunder the Company granted IRG options to acquire up to 300,000 common shares of the Company at the price of $0.90 per share expiring November 15, 2001. Agreement was mutually terminated effective February 28, 2001, and the related options lapsed effective March 30, 2001. /(4)/ 3.65 Acquisition Agreement dated January 17, 2000 between the Company and Vertex Ventures Inc. (now First Strike Diamonds Inc.) whereby the Company transferred and assigned all of its interest in the mining properties located in Botswana, Africa and Baffin Island, Nunavut, to First Strike in consideration for the allotment and issuance of 6,266,667 common shares of First Strike. /(4)/ 3.66 Securities Exchange Agreement made as of the 6th day of June, 2000 among the Company, IL Data Canada, Inc., all of the shareholders of IL Data Canada, Inc., as vendors and Frank J. Kollar and Romaine Gilliland as Principals whereunder the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of IL Data Canada, Inc. which owns the business known as InvestorLinks.com in consideration for the allotment of issuance of 6,800,000 Common Shares of the Company. /(4)/ 3.67 Stock option agreement dated June 26, 2000 whereunder the company granted IRG options to acquire up to 150,000 common shares of the Company at the price of $2.55 US per share expiring June 30, 2002. /(4)/ 3.68 Stock option agreements dated June 26, 2000 with officers, directors, and employees of the Company. /(4)/ 73 3.69 Consulting and Advisory Board Agreements dated June 26, 2000 with Messrs. Joseph Carusone, Christos Livadas, Ben Johnson and Ms. Suzanne Wood. Mr. Livadas' agreement and stock option and grant were cancelled and forfeited by Release, dated March 1, 2001, between the parties. See Item 3.83 below. All agreements expired as of June 26, 2001, and the related options have lapsed. /(4)/ 3.70 Subscription Agreement dated August 2, 2000 with Stockhouse Media Corp. ("Stockhouse") whereby Stockhouse subscribed for 1,500,000 Common Shares of the Company at the price of US$2.25 per share in consideration for Stockhouse providing to the Company Services (as therein described) over a period of two years. See Note 4(b)(ii) of the Financial Statements included in Item 17 of this Annual Report for further detail regarding the termination of agreements with Stockhouse. /(4)/ 3.71 Services Agreement dated August 2, 2000 with Stockhouse which sets out the services and functions to be performed by Stockhouse to earn the 1,500,000 Common Shares of the Company referred to above. See Note 4(b)(ii) of the Financial Statements included in Item 17 of this Annual Report for further detail regarding the termination of agreements with Stockhouse. /(4)/ 3.72 Subscription Agreement effective August 8, 2000 between the Company and Ming Capital Enterprises Ltd. /(4)/ 3.73 Warrant certificate issued to Ming Capital Enterprises Ltd. to purchase up to 680,000 common shares at the price of US$3.00 on or before August 8, 2002. /(4)/ 3.74 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Kathy Hobbs-Parent options to purchase up to 9,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. Ms. Hobbs-Parent's employment was terminated effective May 31, 2001. The options expired August 29, 2001. /(5)/ 3.75 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Elizabeth J. Kirkwood options to purchase up to 18,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Released by letter, dated July 24, 2001, signed by Ms. Kirkwood - See Exhibit 3.92 below). /(5)/ 3.76 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Sandra J. Hall options to purchase up to 45,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Released by letter, dated July 24, 2001, signed by Ms. Hall - See Exhibit 3.93 below). /(5)/ 3.77 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting George Stubos options to purchase up to 90,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Cancelled by Release, dated March 1, 2001, between the parties. See Exhibit 3.83 below). /(5)/ 3.78 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Romaine Gilliland options to purchase up to 110,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005. Mr. Gilliland resigned effective April 10, 2001. The options lapsed July 10, 2001. /(5)/ 74 3.79 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Frank Kollar options to purchase up to 290,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Cancelled by Release, dated March 1, 2001, between the parties. See Exhibit 3.85 below). /(5)/ 3.80 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Denise Gervin options to purchase up to 15,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. Ms. Gervin's employment was terminated effective February 9, 2001. The options expired May 9, 2001. /(5)/ 3.81 Consulting and Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 with Chris Papaioannou pursuant to which Mr. Papaioannou agrees to provide consulting services to the Company for a three-year period commencing June 26, 2000, and in consideration, the Company agrees to provide Mr. Papaioannou (i) US$2,166.67 per month, (ii) reimbursement for expenses and (iii) options to purchase up to 9,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share for a period of five years, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. Mr. Papaioannou terminated the Consulting Agreement effective December 2000, and the related stock options have lapsed. /(5)/ 3.82 Release dated March 1, 2001 by George Mr. Stubos whereby Stubos agrees to (i) fully and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company, (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and (iii) cancel his option to buy 90,000 Common Shares, in exchange for a lump-sum payment by the Company of US$35,000. /(5)/ 3.83 Release dated March 1, 2001 by Christos Livadas whereby Mr. Livadas agrees to (i) fully and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company, (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and (iii) cancel his option to buy 90,000 Common Shares, in exchange for a lump-sum payment by the Company of US$25,000. /(5)/ 3.84 Release and Consulting Agreement dated March 1, 2001 with Frank Kollar and Sierra Holdings Limited whereby Mr. Kollar and Sierra Holdings Limited agree to (i) fully and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company, (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 3,890,000 Common Shares and (iii) cancel his option to buy 290,000 Common Shares, in exchange for US$209,000 to be paid by the Company immediately at the time of the Release and US$60,000 to be paid as set forth in the Consulting Agreement. /(5)/ 3.85 Letter of Agreement for Website Services dated May 11, 2001 with Elizabeth J. Kirkwood and Crossbeam Limited doing business as Crossbeam.com whereby Ms. Kirkwood and Crossbeam.com agree to provide website set-up and maintenance services to the Company for a six-month period from May 11, 2001 through November 30, 2001 in exchange for payment by the Company of 75 a one-time payment of $4,000 for the initial set-up and $2,000 per month for maintenance thereafter. The Agreement is automatically renewed for additional six-month terms absent notice of cancellation. Either party may cancel on thirty days notice. /(5)/ 3.86 Website Publisher Agreement dated June 11, 2001 with Engage, Inc. ("Engage") granting Engage the right to sell advertising space on the Company's website in exchange for Engage's agreement to pay the Company a royalty of 50% on all Net Advertising Revenue. /(5)/ 3.87 Non-binding Letter of Intent regarding potential business combination of the Company and API Electronics, Inc. ("API") dated June 19, 2001. /(5)/ 3.88 Letter Agreement dated June 26, 2001 with Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. as the Company's exclusive financial advisor with respect to the potential acquisition of API in exchange for (i) a work fee of $15,000, (ii) reimbursement of certain out-of- pocket costs and (iii) in the event of and upon completion of the purchase of API, 250,000 broker warrants for Units on the same terms as Units being issued to purchase API. /(5)/ 3.89 Letter Agreement dated June 26, 2001 for settlement of lease, dated July 3, 2000, between Gilray, LLC and IL Data Corporation Inc., to commence August 1, 2000 and terminate July 31, 2003 whereby Gilray, LLC agrees to execute a Certificate of Satisfaction fully releasing IL Data and/or the Company from any further responsibility under the lease in exchange for US$18,000 and ownership of any and all furniture abandoned by tenant on the premises. /(5)/ 3.90 Release dated July 24, 2001 by Elizabeth J. Kirkwood agreeing to release 45,000 stock options previously granted by the Company. /(5)/ 3.91 Release dated July 24, 2001 by Sandra J. Hall agreeing to release 45,000 stock options previously granted by the Company. /(5)/ 3.92 Stock Option Agreement dated August 2, 2001 granting James C. Cassina options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before July 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. /(5)/ 3.93 Stock Option Agreement dated August 2, 2001 granting Sandra J. Hall options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before July 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. /(5)/ 3.94 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 27, 2001, between InvestorLinks.com Inc. and API Electronics, Inc. et al., whereby the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of API Electronics, Inc., a 76 Delaware corporation for consideration of 6,500,000 post- consolidation units at U.S. $.40 per unit. Each unit consists of one Common Share, 1/2 of one Series A Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at U.S. $.45 for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance, and 1/2 of one Series B Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at U.S. $.75 for a period of two years from date of issuance./(5)/ 3.95 Agreement of Merger, dated August 31, 2001, between API Electronics, Inc. and API Acquisition Corp., whereby API Electronics, Inc. merged with and into API Acquisition Corp. with API Electronics, Inc. as the surviving corporation. Each share of common stock of API Acquisition Corp. outstanding on the effective date of the Agreement was cancelled and no consideration was paid with respect to any such shares. Each share of common stock of API Electronics, Inc., the surviving corporation, outstanding on the effective date of the Agreement, was (i) exchanged with InvestorLinks.com Inc., an Ontario Corporation and the parent of API Acquisition Corp. ("IC"), for 33,163.27 shares of IC Common Stock and A and B warrants to purchase an aggregate of 33,163.28 shares of IC Common Stock and (ii) cancelled immediately thereafter. The surviving corporation issued a new certificate for 100 shares of common stock to IC, which represented all of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving corporation. /(5)/ 3.96 Stock Option Agreement dated August 31, 2001 granting Phillip DeZwirek options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise price associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices - See Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. /(5)/ 3.97 Stock Option Agreement dated August 31, 2001 granting Thomas W. Mills options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise price associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices - See Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. /(5)/ 3.98 Stock Option Agreement dated August 31, 2001 granting Jason DeZwirek options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise price associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices - See Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. /(5)/ 4. Miscellaneous: 4.1 List of Subsidiaries /(5)/ Footnotes to List of Exhibits: ----------------------------- 77 (1) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form 20-F, File No. 0-29142, filed on February 3, 1997 (2) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 0-29142, filed on October 31, 1998 (3) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 0-29142, filed on November 1, 1999 (4) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, File No. 0-29142, filed on November 14, 2000 (5) Filed herewith. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 20 F to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto authorized. Dated at Hauppauge, New York, United States of America, this 31st day of October 2001. API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. By: /s/ Thomas W. Mills -------------------- Thomas W. Mills, President 78 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2001 Commission File No.: 0-29142 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. ANNUAL REPORT On FORM 20-F ______________________ EXHIBIT INDEX __________ INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F FILED EXHIBIT INDEX ------------------- Exhibit Number Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.6 Articles of Amendment filed September 6, 2001, effective September 10, 2001, reflecting Name Change from InvestorLinks.com Inc. to API Electronics Group Inc. 3.74 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Kathy Hobbs- Parent options to purchase up to 9,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. Ms. Hobbs- Parent was terminated effective May 31, 2001. The options expired August 29, 2001. 3.75 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Elizabeth J. Kirkwood options to purchase up to 18,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Released by letter, dated July 24, 2001, signed by Ms. Kirkwood - See Exhibit 3.92 below). 3.76 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Sandra J. Hall options to purchase up to 45,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Released by letter, dated July 24, 2001, signed by Ms. Hall - See Exhibit 3.93 below). 3.77 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting George Stubos options to purchase up to 90,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Cancelled by Release, dated March 1, 2001, between the parties. See Exhibit 3.83 below). 3.78 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Romaine Gilliland options to purchase up to 110,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005. Mr. Gilliland resigned effective April 10, 2001. The options lapsed July 10, 2001. 3.79 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Frank Kollar options to purchase up to 290,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share on or before June 30, 2005 (Cancelled by Release, dated March 1, 2001, between the parties. See Exhibit 3.85 below). 3.80 Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 granting Denise Gervin options to purchase up to 15,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. Ms. Gervin's employment was terminated effective February 9, 2001. The options expired May 9, 2001. 3.81 Consulting and Stock Option Agreement dated June 26, 2000 with Chris Papaioannou pursuant to which Mr. Papaioannou agrees to provide consulting services to the Company for a three-year period commencing June 26, 2000, and in consideration, the Company agrees to provide Mr. Papaioannou (i) US$2,166.67 per month, (ii) reimbursement for expenses and (iii) options to purchase up to 9,000 Common Shares at $2.55 per share for a period of five years, vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. Mr. Papaioannou terminated the Consulting Agreement effective December 2001, and the related options have lapsed. 3.82 Release dated March 1, 2001 by George Stubos whereby Mr. Stubos agrees to (i) fully and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company, (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and (iii) cancel his option to buy 90,000 Common Shares, in exchange for a lump-sum payment by the Company of US$35,000. 3.83 Release dated March 1, 2001 by Christos Livadas whereby Mr. Livadas agrees to (i) fully and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company, (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and (iii) cancel his option to buy 90,000 Common Shares, in exchange for a lump-sum payment by the Company of US$25,000. 3.84 Release and Consulting Agreement dated March 1, 2001 with Frank Kollar and Sierra Holdings Limited whereby Mr. Kollar and Sierra Holdings Limited agree to (i) fully and completely release and discharge any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands arising out of any and all relationships with the Company, (ii) allow the Company to purchase for cancellation 500,000 Common Shares and (iii) cancel his option to buy 290,000 Common Shares, in exchange for US $209,000 to be paid by the Company immediately at the time of the Release and US $60,000 to be paid as set forth in the Consulting Agreement. 3.85 Letter of Agreement for Website Services dated May 11, 2001 with Elizabeth J. Kirkwood and Crossbeam Limited doing business as Crossbeam.com whereby Ms. Kirkwood and Crossbeam.com agree to provide website set-up and maintenance services to the Company for a six- month period from May 11, 2001 through November 30, 2001 in exchange for payment by the Company of a one-time payment of $4,000 for the initial set-up and $2,000 per- month for maintenance thereafter. The Agreement is automatically renewed for additional six-month terms absent notice of cancellation. Either party may cancel on thirty days notice. 3.86 Website Publisher Agreement dated June 11, 2001 with Engage, Inc. ("Engage") granting Engage the right to sell advertising space on the Company's website in exchange for Engage's agreement to pay the Company a royalty of 50% on all Net Advertising Revenue. 3.87 Non-binding Letter of Intent regarding potential business combination of the Company and API Electronics, Inc. ("API") dated June 19, 2001. 3.88 Letter Agreement dated June 26, 2001 with Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. as the Company's exclusive financial advisor with respect to the potential acquisition of API 81 in exchange for (i) a work fee of $15,000, (ii) reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket costs and (iii) in the event of and upon completion of the purchase of API, 250,000 broker warrants for Units on the same terms as Units being issued to purchase API. 3.89 Letter Agreement dated June 26, 2001 for settlement of lease, dated July 3, 2000, between Gilray, LLC and IL Data Corporation Inc., to commence August 1, 2000 and terminate July 31, 2003 whereby Gilray, LLC agrees to execute a Certificate of Satisfaction fully releasing IL Data and/or the Company from any further responsibility under the lease in exchange for US$18,000 and ownership of any and all furniture abandoned by tenant on the premises. 3.90 Release dated July 24, 2001 by Elizabeth J. Kirkwood agreeing to release 45,000 stock options previously granted by the company. 3.91 Release dated July 24, 2001 by Sandra J. Hall agreeing to release 45,000 stock options previously granted by the company. 3.92 Stock Option Agreement dated August 2, 2001 granting James C. Cassina options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before July 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. 3.93 Stock Option Agreement dated August 2, 2001 granting Sandra J. Hall options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0725 per share on or before July 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise prices associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices--see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. 3.94 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 27, 2001, between InvestorLinks.com Inc. and API Electronics, Inc. et al., whereby the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation for consideration of 6,500,000 post-consolidation units at U.S. $.40 per unit. Each unit consists of one Common Share, 1/2 of one Series A Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at U.S. $.45 for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance, and 1/2 of one Series B Common Share purchase warrant exercisable at U.S. $.75 for a period of two years from date of issuance. 3.95 Agreement of Merger dated August 31, 2001, between API Electronics, Inc. and API Acquisition Corp., whereby API Electronics, Inc. merged with and into API Acquisition Corp. with API Electronics, Inc. as the surviving corporation. Each share of common stock of API Acquisition Corp. outstanding on the effective date of the Agreement was cancelled and no consideration was paid with respect to any such shares. Each share of Common Stock of API Electronics, Inc., the surviving corporation, outstanding on the effective date of the Agreement, was (i) exchanged with InvestorLinks.com Inc., an Ontario Corporation and the parent of API Acquisition Corp. ("IC"), for 33,163.27 shares of IC Common Stock and A and B warrants to purchase an aggregate of 33,163.28 shares of IC Common Stock and (ii) 82 cancelled immediately thereafter. The surviving corporation issued a new certificate for 100 shares of common stock to IC, which represented all of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving corporation. 3.96 Stock Option Agreement dated August 31, 2001 granting Phillip DeZwirek options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise price associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices - see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. 3.97 Stock Option Agreement dated August 31, 2001 granting Thomas W. Mills options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise price associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices_ see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. 3.98 Stock Option Agreement dated August 31, 2001 granting Jason DeZwirek options to purchase up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.45 per share, and up to 50,000 Common Shares at $0.75 per share on or before August 31, 2006. The number of shares and exercise price associated with the stock options set forth reflect post-consolidation numbers and prices -see Note 11(b) to the financial statements contained in Part III, Item 17 of this Annual Report. 4.1 List of Subsidiaries. 83
EX-1.6 3 dex16.txt ART. OF AMND. CHNG. CO'S NME. TO API EL. GRP. INC. EXHIBIT 1.6 For Ministry Use Only Ontario Corporation Number A l'usage exclusif du ministere Numere de la societe en Ontario 1. [LOGO] Ministry of Ministere de Consumer and la Consommation Ontario Commercial Relations et du Commerce 1028514 CERTIFICATE CERTIFICAT ------------------------------------ This is to certify that these Ceci certifie que les presents articles are effective on status entrent en vigueur le SEPTEMBER - 6 SEPTEMBRE, 2001 ................................................................... /s/[ILLEGIBLE] Director/Directrice Business Corporations Act/ Loi sur les societes par actions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Form 3 STATUTS DE MODIFICATION Business Corporations Act 1. The name of the corporation is: Denomination sociale de la societe: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. Formule 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lo suries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sociolas par -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- actiona -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The name of the corporation is changed to (if Nouvelle denomination sociale de la societe (s'il applicable): y a lieu): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Date of incorporation/amalgamation: Date de le constitution ou de la fusion: 1993/05/01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Year, Month, Day) (annee. mois, jour) 4. The articles of the corporation are amended as Les statuts de la societe sont modifies de la follows: facon suivante. The Articles of the Corporation are amended effective the opening of trading on Monday, September 10, 2001 to: (a) consolidate the issued and outstanding Common Shares of the Corporation on the basis of one (1) Common Share for every three (3) issued and outstanding Common Shares in the capital of the Corporation, and (b) change the name of the Corporation from InvestorLinks.com Inc. to API Electronics Group Inc.
Form 3 Business Corporations Act Formule 3 Loi sur les societes par actions 5. The amendment has been duly authorized as required by Sections 168 & 170 (as applicable) of the Business Corporations Act. La modification a ete dument autorisee conformement aux articles 168 et 170 (selon le cas) de la Loi sur les societes par actions. 6. The resolution authorizing the amendment was approved by the shareholders/directors (as applicable) of the corporation on Les actionnaires ou les administrateurs (selon le cas) de la societe ont approuve la resolution autorisant la modification le 2001/08/30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Year, Month, Day) (annee, mois, jour) These articles are signed in duplicate. Los presents status sont signes en double exemplaire. INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. -------------------------------- (Name of Corporation) (Denomination sociale de la societe) By:/Par /s/ J C Cassina James Cassina President ----------------------------------------------------- (Signature) (Description of Office) (Signature) (Fonction)
EX-3.74 4 dex374.txt KATHY HOBBS-PARENT OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.74 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - KATHY HOBBS-PARENT, an employee of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is an employee of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Fifteen Thousand (9,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Nine Thousand (9,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. The first Three Thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2001, the second Three Thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2002 and the third Three Thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2003. -2- 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Nine Thousand (9,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares from time to time after the vesting dates hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while an employee of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as an employee of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted and earned to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be an employee of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the -3- Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. -4- 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Frank Kollar, Chairman ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) __________________________________ ) Kathy Hobbs-Parent EX-3.75 5 dex375.txt ELIZABETH J. KIRKWOOD OPTION AGREEMENT Exhibit 3.75 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - ELIZABETH J. KIRKWOOD, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Eighteen Thousand (18,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Eighteen Thousand (18,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share. -2- 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Eighteen Thousand (18,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the date hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in -3- respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by -4- the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:______________________________________ ) Romaine Gilliland, President & CEO ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ______________________________________ ) Elizabeth J. Kirkwood EX-3.76 6 dex376.txt SANDRA J. HALL OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.76 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - SANDRA J. HALL, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Forty Five Thousand (45,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Forty Five Thousand (45,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share. -2- 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Forty Five Thousand (45,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the date hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in -3- respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by -4- the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:______________________________________ ) Romaine Gilliland, President & CEO ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) _______________________________________ ) Sandra J. Hall EX-3.77 7 dex377.txt GEORGE STUBOS OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.77 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - GEORGE STUBOS, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Ninety Thousand (90,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Ninety Thousand (90,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share. -2- 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Ninety Thousand (90,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the date hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in -3- respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by -4- the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:_______________________________________ ) Romaine Gilliland, President & CEO ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) _______________________________________ ) George Stubos EX-3.78 8 dex378.txt ROMAINE GILLILAND OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.78 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - ROMAINE GILLILAND, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase One Hundred and Thousand (110,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Seventy Five Thousand (110,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share. -2- 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the One Hundred and Ten Thousand (110,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the date hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation , which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in -3- respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by -4- the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:_____________________________________ ) Frank Kollar, Chairman ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) _____________________________________ ) Romaine Gilliland EX-3.79 9 dex379.txt FRANK KOLLAR OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.79 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - FRANK KOLLAR, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand (290,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand (290,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share. -2- 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand (290,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the date hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in -3- respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by -4- the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:_______________________________________ ) Romaine Gilliland, President & CEO ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) _______________________________________ ) Frank Kollar EX-3.80 10 dex380.txt DENISE GIRVIN OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.80 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - DENISE GIRVIN, an employee of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is an employee of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Fifteen Thousand (15,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Fifteen Thousand (15,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. The first Five Thousand (5,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2001, the second Five Thousand (5,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2002 and the third Five Thousand (5,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2003. 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Fifteen Thousand (15,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares from time to time after the vesting dates hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while an employee of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as an employee of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted and earned to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be an employee of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the -3- Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. -4- 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALS INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Frank Kollar, Chairman ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ________________________________ ) Denise Girvin EX-3.81 11 dex381.txt CONSLT. AGREE. & REL. OPT. AGREE. W/C. PAPAIOANNOU EXHIBIT 3.81 DATED: June 26, 2000 OPUS MINERALS INC. - and - CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT made as of the 26/th/ day of June, 2000. BETWEEN: OPUS MINERALS INC. of 1 First Canadian Place P.O. Box 369, Suite 745 100 King Street West Toronto Ontario M5X 1E2 (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU of 1020 Hayrake Lane Charlottesville, Virginia 28903 (hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation wishes to retain the Consultant for its business and the Consultant has agreed to provide such services to the Corporation. NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties as follows: ARTICLE 1 Definitions ----------- 1.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, "Consulting Services" shall mean operations, administrative and marketing services relating to the business, products, and services of the Corporation, and in particular but without restricting the generality of the foregoing, including computer related support, satellite administration, remote operations, internal coordination of administrative and operational activities, advisory committee support and, subject to the control and direction of the Corporation, preparing corporate and product related materials. 1.2 The terms "subsidiaries", "associates" and "affiliated corporations" as used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Business Corporations Act of Ontario. ARTICLE 2 Engagement of the Consultant and Its Duties ------------------------------------------- 2.1 The Corporation hereby engages the services of the Consultant and the Consultant hereby accepts the engagement of its services by the Corporation, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter contained and subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approval hereto. 2.2 The Consultant shall provide the Consulting Services to the Corporation in such manner as the Corporation and the Consultant may reasonably agree, and shall devote such of its time as is necessary to properly render the Consulting Services to the Corporation, and all its effort, skills, attention and energies during that time to the performance of its duties as herein set forth. 2.3 The Corporation acknowledges that it is aware of the Consultant's many outside activities, duties and financial interests and agrees that the performance of such activities and duties and involvement of such financial interests will not be construed as a breach of this Agreement, provided that the Consultant provides the Consulting Services on a basis which does not impair the activities and business interests of either the Corporation or the Consultant. 2.4 In providing the Consulting Services, the Consultant will be relying upon information received from the Corporation, and will so disclose this fact in all communications. The Corporation agrees to provide the Consultant with such information, financial records, documents and product information as may facilitate the performance of the Consulting Services by the Consultant. 2.5 In the event of any misstatements, misrepresentations or omissions in information as provided by the Corporation to the Consultant and as utilized by the Consultant in the performance of the Consulting Services that may result in liability to the Consultant, the Corporation agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Consultant against any such claims or liabilities. 2.6 The Consultant agrees that it will perform the Consulting Services in accordance with all applicable laws including, but not limited to the Ontario Securities Act, the rules and policies of the Canadian Dealing Network, the Securities Exchange Commission Acts of 1933 and 1934, its rules and regulations, the rules and policies of the NASD Stock Quotation Service and any other regulatory bodies as applicable. 2.7 The Consultant agrees to indemnify and save the Corporation harmless with respect to any claim, suit, proceedings or judgement, whether regulatory or of a court of competent jurisdiction arising from any breach of the Agreement by the Consultant. 2.8 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing on the 26/th/ day of June 2000. The indemnities provided herein at sections 2.5 and 2.7 will survive the termination of this Agreement. 2.9 Notwithstanding section 2.8, either party may terminate this Agreement by providing the other party with at least 30 days written notice. 2.10 The Consultant shall at all times be an independent contractor and not the servant or agent of the Corporation. No partnership, joint venture or agency will be created or will be deemed to be created by this Agreement or by any action of the parties under this Agreement. The Consultant is not an agent, servant or employee of the Corporation, nor shall it represent itself to have any such relationship with the Corporation. The Consultant shall be an independent contractor with control over the manner and means of its performance. Neither the Consultant nor its employees or agents shall be entitled to rights or privileges applicable to employees of the Corporation including, but not limited to, liability insurance, group insurance, pension plans, holiday paid vacation and other benefit plans which may be available from time to time between the Corporation and its employees. 2.11 The Consultant shall be responsible for the management of its employees and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall be responsible for payment to the proper authorities of all unemployment insurance premiums, Canada Pension Plan contributions, Worker's Compensation premiums and all other employment expenses for all of the Consultant's employees. The Consultant shall be responsible for deduction and remittance of all income tax due from itself and its employees. ARTICLE 3 Compensation ------------ 3.1 The Corporation agrees to pay the Consultant, in consideration of the provision by the Consultant of the Consulting Services to the Corporation, the sum of two thousand, one hundred and sixty six dollars and sixty seven cents US (US $2,166.67) per month upon execution of this Agreement. 3.2 The Corporation agrees to reimburse the Consultant for all reasonable disbursements, provided that the Consultant will not incur any single expenditure without obtaining the prior written consent of the Corporation. The Consultant agrees to provide the Corporation with receipts for disbursements and expenses incurred where procurable. The Corporation agrees to enter into an agreement to grant to the Consultant, or its designate, upon terms and conditions as determined by the various Regulatory Authorities governing the Corporation, the sole and exclusive right and option to purchase all or any part of up to nine thousand (9,000) common shares of its capital as fully paid and non-assessable shares, exercisable at the price of US $2.55 per share for a period of five years (5) years vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. The first three thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2001, the second three thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2002 and the third three thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2003. 3.3 The Corporation shall cause to be filed, as soon as practicable, any documentation including Registration Statement(s) Form S-1 or Form S-8 or a demand registration statement under Form S-3 as applicable, for all applicable jurisdictions to ensure that the shares to be issued under the provisions of this Option shall be freely tradable. ARTICLE 4 Confidentiality --------------- 4.1 The Consultant will not, directly or indirectly, use, disseminate, disclose, communicate, divulge, reveal, publish, use for its own benefit, copy, make notes of, input into a computer data base or preserve in any way any confidential information relating to the Corporation or its subsidiaries, associates or affiliated corporations whether during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, unless it first received written permission to do so from an authorized officer of the Corporation. 4.2 For the purposes of this Agreement, "confidential information" is information disclosed to or acquired by the Consultant relating to the business of the Corporation, or its subsidiaries, associates or affiliated corporations, their projects or the personal affairs of their directors, officers and shareholders, including information developed or gathered by the Consultant which has not been approved by the Corporation for public dissemination. Confidential information does not include information in the public domain, information released from the provisions of this Agreement by written authorization of an authorized officer of the Corporation, information which is part of the general skill and knowledge of the Consultant and does not relate specifically to the business of the Corporation, and information which is authorized by the Corporation to be disclosed in the ordinary course or is required by law or applicable regulatory policy to be disclosed. ARTICLE 5 Miscellaneous ------------- 5.1 Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be given by hand delivery, facsimile transmission or by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties at their respective addresses as previously set forth and any such notices given by hand delivery or by facsimile transmission shall be deemed to have been received on the date of delivery or transmission and if given by prepaid registered mail, shall be deemed to have been received on the third business day immediately following the date of mailing. The parties shall be entitled to give notice of changes of addresses from time to time in the manner hereinbefore provided for the giving of notice. 5.2 Time shall be the essence of this Agreement. 5.3 The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation and the Consultant and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Consultant. 5.4 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties hereto in connection with the subject matter hereof. No supplement, modification, waiver or termination of this Agreement shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the parties to be bound thereby. 5.5 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Ontario. IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been executed by the parties. ) OPUS MINERALS INC. ) ) ) Per:______________________________ ) ) Authorized Signatory ) ) ) CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU ) ) ) __________________________________ OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made the 26th day of June, 2000 B E T W E E N: OPUS MINERALS INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU an employee of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is an employee of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable option to purchase Nine Thousand (9,000) shares of the Corporation (the said Nine Thousand (9,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") at the exercise price of two dollars and fifty five cents ($2.55 US funds) per Optioned Share vesting at a rate of 1/3 per year for three years. The first Three Thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2001, the second Three Thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2002 and the third Three Thousand (3,000) shares vesting on June 26, 2003. 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Nine Thousand (9,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares from time to time after the vesting dates hereof and prior to close of business on June 30, 2005 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while an employee of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as an employee of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted and earned to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be an employee of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the -3- Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. -4- 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) OPUS MINERALSINC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Frank Kollar, Chairman ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ________________________________ ) Chris Papaioannou EX-3.82 12 dex382.txt GEORGE STUBOS RELEASE EXHIBIT 3.82 RELEASE ------- IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Thirty-five thousand United States dollars (US $35,000.00) to be paid by Investorlinks.com Inc., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario, Canada, with offices at 2 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Canada (the Corporation) to the undersigned and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the undersigned hereby fully and completely release and forever discharge the Corporation, its directors, officers, subsidiaries, shareholders, partners, employees and any other of its representatives from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands, for damages, loss or injury, howsoever and wherever arising, which heretofore may have been or may hereafter be sustained by the undersigned in connection with or arising out of any and all relationships including but not limited to consulting and employment of the undersigned with the Corporation, its subsidiaries IL Data Corporation, Inc., IL Data Canada Inc. and the business conducted through the web site known as Investorlinks.com. AND FOR THE SAID CORPORATION the undersigned hereby donates to the treasury of the Corporation, Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) common shares issued in the capital of the Corporation and cancels the options to buy Ninety Thousand (90,000) common shares of the Corporation held by the undersigned. AND FOR THE SAID CORPORATION the undersigned represent and warrant that the undersigned has not assigned to any person, firm or corporation any of the actions, causes of action, claims or demands which it releases by this Release. THE UNDERSIGNED agrees to maintain the terms of this settlement and any matter in dispute with the Corporation or its subsidiaries, in confidence and further agrees that the circumstances surrounding the execution of this Release will not be reported to any other party or organization save and except as required by relevant regulatory authorities. ALL OF THE FOREGOING shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and representatives and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and representatives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has executed this Agreement in the presence of the witness whose signature is subscribed below. EXECUTED at Charlottesville, Virginia this 1/st/ day of March 2001. ______________________________ _________________________________ Witness George Stubos EX-3.83 13 dex383.txt CHRISTOS LIVADAS RELEASE EXHIBIT 3.83 RELEASE ------- IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Twenty-five thousand United States dollars (US $25,000.00) to be paid by Investorlinks.com Inc., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario, Canada, with offices at 2 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Canada (the Corporation) to the undersigned and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the undersigned hereby fully and completely release and forever discharge the Corporation, its directors, officers, subsidiaries, shareholders, partners, employees and any other of its representatives from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands, for damages, loss or injury, howsoever and wherever arising, which heretofore may have been or may hereafter be sustained by the undersigned in connection with or arising out of any and all relationships including but not limited to employment and consulting of the undersigned with the Corporation, its subsidiaries IL Data Corporation, Inc., IL Data Canada Inc. and the business conducted through the web site known as Investorlinks.com. AND FOR THE SAID CONSIDERATION the undersigned hereby donates to the treasury of the Corporation, Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) common shares issued in the capital of the Corporation and cancels the options to buy Ninety Thousand (90,000) common shares of the Corporation held by the undersigned. AND FOR THE SAID CONSIDERATION the undersigned represent and warrant that the undersigned has not assigned to any person, firm or corporation any of the actions, causes of action, claims or demands which it releases by this Release. THE UNDERSIGNED agrees to maintain the terms of this settlement and any matter in dispute with the Corporation or its subsidiaries, in confidence and further agrees that the circumstances surrounding the execution of this Release will not be reported to any other party or organization save and expect as required by relevant regulatory authorities. ALL OF THE FOREGOING shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and representatives and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and representatives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has executed this Agreement in the presence of the witness whose signature is subscribed below. EXECUTED at this 1st day of March, 2001. ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Witness Christos Livadas EX-3.84 14 dex384.txt FRANK KOLLAR RELEASE EXHIBIT 3.84 RELEASE ------- IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of Two Hundred and Nine Thousand United States dollars (US $209,000.00) to be paid immediately and the sum of Sixty Thousand United States dollars (US $60,000.00) to be paid under the Consulting Agreement as set forth and described in the attached Schedule "A" by Investorlinks.com Inc., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario, Canada, with offices at 2 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Canada (the Corporation) to the undersigned and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the undersigned being Sierra Holdings Limited and Frank Kollar (hereinafter referred to as the "Undersigned Parties") hereby fully and completely release and forever discharge the Corporation, its directors, officers, subsidiaries, shareholders, partners, employees and any other of its representatives from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands, for damages, loss or injury, howsoever and wherever arising, which heretofore may have been or may hereafter be sustained by the Undersigned Parties in connection with or arising out of any and all relationships including but not limited to employment and consulting of the Undersigned Parties with the Corporation, its subsidiaries IL Data Corporation, Inc., IL Data Canada Inc. and the business conducted through the web site known as Investorlinks.com. AND FOR THE SAID CONSIDERATION the Undersigned Parties hereby donate to the treasury of the Corporation, Three Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety Thousand (3,890,000) common shares issued in the capital of the Corporation and cancels the options held to buy Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand (290,000) common shares of the Corporation. AND FOR THE SAID CONSIDERATION the Undersigned Parties represent and warrant that the Undersigned Parties have not assigned to any person, firm or corporation any of the actions, causes of action, claims or demands which it releases by this Release. THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES agree to maintain the terms of this settlement and any matter in dispute with the Corporation or its subsidiaries, in confidence and further agrees that the circumstances surrounding the execution of this Release will not be reported to any other party or organization save and except as required by relevant regulatory authorities. ALL OF THE FOREGOING shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and representatives and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and representatives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has executed this Agreement under seal in the presence of the witness whose signature is subscribed below and has executed this Agreement by proper signing officers under their respective corporate seals. EXECUTED at Charlottesville, Virginia this 1/st/ day of March 2001. Sierra Holdings Limited _______________________________ Per____________________________c/s Witness Name: Title: Authorized Signing Officer _______________________________ __________________________________ Witness Frank Kollar Schedule "A" CONSULTING AGREEMENT -------------------- THIS AGREEMENT made effective the 1st day of March, 2001 (the "Effective Date"). B E T W E E N: INVESTORLINKS.COM INC., corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - FRANK KOLLAR, a businessperson residing in Charlottesville, VA. (hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Consultant has developed certain considerable expertise in the area of internet commerce and related industries and, in particular, the maintenance and operations of corporate entities in such business; WHEREAS the Corporation is engaged in the business of owning and operating, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the internet investment site www.investorlinks.com, which provides certain news services (the "Business"); AND WHEREAS the Corporation desires to obtain and apply the expertise of the Consultant to the Business by adding the Consultant to the Corporation's Operations and Maintenance. NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto) the parties make the arrangements and acknowledgements hereinafter set forth: 1. Consulting Services - The Corporation hereby retains the services of the ------------------- Consultant and the Consultant hereby agrees to provide the consulting services (the "Services") to the Corporation described in this Agreement, by acting as a member of the Corporation's Operations and Maintenance Team, to provide such Services to benefit determination and implementation of the Corporation's plans for its Business. 2. Scope of Services - On Operations and Maintenance Team, with the obligation ----------------- of providing advice to the Corporation's Board of Directors concerning the Business, the Consultant shall present to the best of the Consultant's ability the Business and profile of the Corporation to members of the public to maximize the Corporation's public exposure, together with such other ancillary and related duties as the Corporation may reasonably require from time to time, and shall commit such time, effort and attention to the business and affairs of the Corporation as required to fulfill the Consultant's obligations hereunder in a professional and competent manner. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Consultant shall meet with management of the Corporation to fully familiarize with the Corporation, the Business and its business plans and shall attend and arrange for such meetings on behalf of the Corporation as may be necessary to effectively determine and implement the plans of the Corporation and the Business in the manner contemplated hereunder. All materials utilized by the Consultant in carrying out the Services shall be subject to the prior written consent of the Corporation and the Consultant acknowledges and agrees it will not utilize any information about the Corporation or the Business, whether oral or written, if such information may not be disseminated under applicable laws and regulations, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, timely disclosure obligations, forward oriented financial information and insider trading. Any failure by the Consultant to adhere to these requirements will result in all consequences thereof being the sole responsibility of the Consultant. 3. Qualifications - The Consultant represents that he has all the necessary -------------- knowledge, experience, abilities, qualifications and contacts to effectively perform the Services. The Consultant represents that the Consultant shall provide the Services in such manner as to permit the Corporation to have full benefit of the Consultant's knowledge, experience, abilities, qualifications and contacts and to provide the Services in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. -5- 4. Term - This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date and shall ---- remain in force, for a period of 6 months. 5. Compensation - In full consideration of the Consultant's Services ------------ hereunder, the Corporation shall compensate the Consultant the sum of $10,000 US per month beginning March 1, 2001. 6. Confidential Information ------------------------ (1) As used herein the words "Confidential Information" include: (1) such information as a director, officer or senior employee of the Corporation may from time to time designate to the Consultant as being included in the expression "Confidential Information"; (2) any secret or trade secret or know how of the Corporation or any information relating to the Corporation or to any person, firm or other entity with which the Corporation does business which is not known to persons outside the Corporation; (3) any information, process or idea that is not generally known outside of the Corporation; (4) all proprietary and financial information relating to the Corporation; (5) all computer programs including algorithms, specifications, flow charts, listings, source codes and object codes either owned by the Corporation or to which the Corporation has access and wishes to keep confidential; and (6) all investor information and lists owned by the Corporation. The Consultant acknowledges that the foregoing is intended to be illustrative and that other Confidential Information may currently exist or arise in the future. (2) The Corporation and the Consultant acknowledge and agree that the relationship between them is one of mutual trust and reliance. (3) The Consultant acknowledges that the Consultant may be exposed from -6- time to time to information and knowledge, including Confidential Information, relating to all aspects of the business of the Corporation, the disclosure of any of which to the Corporation's competitors, customers, or the general public may be highly detrimental to the best interests of the Corporation. (4) The Consultant acknowledges that the business of the Corporation cannot be properly protected from adverse consequences of the actions of the Consultant other than by restrictions as hereinafter set forth. (5) The Consultant agrees not to disclose at any time, either during or after the termination of the Consultant's relationship with the Corporation, to any person any Confidential Information except as authorized expressly in writing by a director of the Corporation unless such Confidential Information has ceased to be confidential. (6) In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever, whether by affluxation of time or otherwise, the Consultant shall forthwith upon such termination return to the Corporation each and every copy of any Confidential Information (including all notes, records and documents pertaining thereto) in the possession or under the control of the Consultant at that time. 7. Use of Consultant's Work - Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ------------------------ Agreement, the Corporation shall not be bound to act on or otherwise utilize the Consultant's advice or materials produced by the Consultant in the performance of the Services or in the Consultant's role as a member of the Corporation's Advisory Board. 8. Compliance with Laws - The Consultant shall in the performance of this -------------------- Agreement comply with all laws, regulations and orders of the federal laws of Canada and of the province of Ontario. 9. Independent Contractor - The Consultant shall provide the Services to the ---------------------- Corporation as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the Corporation and acknowledges that an employer-employee relationship is not created by this Agreement. The Consultant shall have no power or authority to bind the Corporation or to assume or create any obligation or responsibility, expressed or implied, on the Corporation's behalf, or in its name, nor shall he represent to anyone that he has such power or authority, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. 10. Termination - ----------- -7- 1 This Agreement shall, if not previously terminated as provided for herein, automatically be determined at the close of business on August 31, 2001. 2 Either or both of the Corporation and the Consultant may terminate this Agreement in the event that the Corporation or the Consultant is in material breach of any of the terms or conditions of the Agreement, if such breach has not been cured within ten (10) days of service on the Corporation or the Consultant of written notice of such breach. 3 This Agreement shall be terminated automatically and with immediate effect if at any time either the Corporation or the Consultant becomes insolvent or voluntarily or involuntarily bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its or her creditors, or if the Consultant dies. 4 In no event shall either the Corporation or the Consultant be under any obligation to renew or extend the term thereof, nor shall the Corporation or the Consultant be entitled to any termination payment, compensation or other payment of any nature or kind whatsoever not specifically provided for in this Agreement when this Agreement terminates, for whatever cause whether by affluxion of time or otherwise. 11. Assignment - The Consultant shall not assign, transfer, sub-contract or ---------- pledge this Agreement or any rights or the performance of any obligation arising under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the Corporation. 12. Survival - Any terms or conditions of this Agreement by which obligations -------- of either party are applicable or which extend or may extend beyond termination of this Agreement (whether expressly or by implication) shall survive and continue in full force and effect notwithstanding such termination. Without limitation, the parties acknowledge that Sections 6 and 10 shall survive termination of this Agreement. 13. Governing Law - This Agreement and the rights and obligations and relations ------------- of the parties hereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein (but without giving effect to any conflict of laws rules). The parties hereto agree that the Courts of Ontario shall have jurisdiction to entertain any action or other legal proceedings based on any provisions of this Agreement. Each party hereto does hereby attorn to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario. 14. Partial Invalidity - In any provision of this Agreement or the application ------------------ thereof -8- to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law and be independent of every other provision of this Agreement. 15. Further Assurances - Each party hereto agrees from time to time, subsequent ------------------ to the date hereof, to execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to the other of them such instruments or further assurances as may, in the reasonable opinion of the other of them, be necessary or desirable to give effect to the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the 1st day of March 2001, with the intention that it shall be effective as of the effective date. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. in the presence of ) ) ) )__________________________________ ) Per: Romaine Gilliland, President ) ) ) ) ) ____________________________________________ )__________________________________ Witness )Frank Kollar EX-3.85 15 dex385.txt CROSSBEAM LETTER AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.85 [LOGO OF CROSSBEAM.COM] web site development www.crossbeam.com Letter of Agreement ================================================================================ May 11, 2001 To: James C Cassina/Investorlinks.com Inc. From: Elizabeth J. Kirkwood/Crossbeam.com Subject: Letter of Agreement for web site services This letter outlines our agreement to undertake the deconstruction and maintenance of www.investorlinks.com. --------------------- 1. Services -------- Carry out an overhaul of the site by eliminating the following sections: Tools, Register with InvestorLinks, Commentaries, Free Newsletters, Top Site Winners and Traders Bookstore. Approach Stockhouse Media regarding continuing the private label Bullboards and Portfolio Tracker, as well as the stock Quotes. Negotiate the termination of the services agreement between Stockhouse Media and Investorlinks.com with the objective of maintaining the current service at no cost to Investorlinks. Communicate with current advertisers with a view to maintain a relationship during overhaul of site. 2. Fees ---- Investorlinks agrees to pay Crossbeam as follows: Website Deconstruction: $4,000.00 Maintenance: $2,000.00 per month 1 3. Terms of Payment ---------------- An initial payment of $5,134 is due upon the signing of this contract. This represents the deconstruction fee and a pro rated (20/31sts) of the first months maintenance fee. Monthly invoices will be rendered at the first of each month during the contract. 4. Approval -------- Any additional elements and fees not outlined in this contract will be submitted to Investorlinks.com Inc. for approval in writing before work is undertaken. 5. Duration of Agreement --------------------- Projects covered under this agreement will be undertaken over a six month period commencing May 11, 2001 and terminating November 30, 2001. Subject to paragraph 6, the Agreement shall automatically be renewed for additional six month terms. 6. Cancellation ------------ Both Investorlinks.com. and Crossbeam.com have the right to cancel this agreement upon thirty days notice. 7. Server Access and Co-operation ------------------------------ Investorlinks.com will provide Crossbeam all of the information access required for it to access the servers located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Investorlinks.com will also request the co-operation of the personnel in Charlottesville in the turnover of the site and the relocation of any computers, or otherwise from the corporate officers to the server location. ________________________ _________________________ Crossbeam Limited Investorlinks.com Inc. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood James C. Cassina 2 EX-3.86 16 dex386.txt ENGAGE, INC. WEBSITE PUBLISHER AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.86 Website Publisher Agreement --------------------------- This Website Publisher Agreement (the "Agreement") is effective as of the __ day of _______, 2001 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Engage, Inc. ("Engage") with its principal place of business located at 100 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810 and ______________________ located at __________________________________ the ("Company"). NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Engage and Company agree to the following: 1. Engage Responsibilities. (a) License. Company hereby grants Engage the right, in accordance with the ------- terms of this Agreement, to sell advertising space on the Company's Website as indicated on Attachment A. Engage will (i) solicit the purchase of online advertising inventory from advertisers and advertising agencies (collectively, the "Advertisers"); and (ii) serve, report and track advertising campaigns ("Campaigns") run on such inventory, (collectively, the "Services"), with respect to Company's web site(s) (the "Website") set forth in Schedule 1 ("Schedule 1") to this Agreement. ---------- (b) Ad Serving; Reporting and Specific Requests. ------------------------------------------- (i) Ad Serving. All Campaigns sold by Engage shall be controlled and ---------- served by Engage at no additional cost to Company. Company shall allocate to Engage the advertising impressions inventory ("Impressions") as defined in Attachment A; and Engage shall have reasonable discretion over the content and nature of the advertising inventory that will be sold by Company. (ii) Reporting. Engage shall use commercially reasonable efforts to --------- provide Company with the following: (a) twenty-four (24) hour seven (7) day a week access to online reporting; and (b) revenue reports that detail Engage generated activity on the Website, including each Advertiser, its duration and the number of Impressions. (iii) Specific Requests. If Company requests that specific paid or non- ----------------- paid Campaigns, including, without limitation, house banners, which are not sold as a result of the Services, be served by Engage, Company shall pay Engage a fee of $1.00 per thousand impressions for all costs associated with serving, auditing and reporting with respect to such Campaigns ("Serving Fee"). Engage may at its option, invoice Company for such fees or deduct such fees from payments owed to Company for royalty payments. 2. Company's Responsibilities. (a) Valid Impressions. Company shall not run "robots" or "spiders" against its ----------------- web site(s) or use any means to artificially increase the number of Impressions or Clickthroughs available including but not limited to encouraging users to click on banners with offers of cash, prizes or anything else of value in exchange for services. For purposes of clarification, a Clickthrough is generated when a user clicks with their mouse on an Advertiser's message in order to move to the Advertiser's web site. Failure to comply with this Section will result in termination of the Services and Engage reserves the right to withhold payment. (b) Co-operation. Company shall cooperate with any reasonable Engage efforts or ------------ initiatives relating to auditing sites on the Engage network, obtaining enhanced demographic information about visitors to Website(s), or other activity designed to increase the value of the Engage network. (c) Privacy Policy. Company will post a privacy policy on the Website that -------------- includes the following statement: This site uses the services of Engage for the serving and/or targeting of ads, promotions and other marketing messages. To do this, Engage collects anonymous data typically through the use of cookies. To learn more about Engage, including your ability to opt out of the Engage system, go to http://www.engage.com/privacy. ----------------------------- Campaigns will not be sold until Company has posted the above privacy policy. Serving of Campaigns may be suspended or terminated upon the direction of Engage if Company breaches its obligations under this Section 2 (c), including if the privacy language is removed or modified without prior approval from Engage. (d) Data Use. Engage will have the right to collect anonymous data through --------- unique identifiers and/or cookies on ads served. This anonymous data is used for tracking, reporting and targeting in and on the Engage network. Engage represents and warrants that it will not (i) store personal information, (ii) sell, report or transfer unprocessed anonymous data from Company to any third party, or (iii) aggregate or present anonymous data in a form or manner that would permit a third party to identify any individual's personal information or identify the data as associated with Company. Rev 1.2 1 CONFIDENTIAL 3. Marketing Responsibilities. (a) Promotion and Approval. Engage in its sole discretion, shall have the ---------------------- right to place the name and/or logo of Company on Engage's web site and within Engage's media kit and hot link to Company's Website. (b) Marketing Materials. Company acknowledges that Engage may market and ------------------- promote the Website to potential Advertisers, by such means as it deems appropriate, including, without limitation, listing the Website in directories, trade publications, Engage proposals and presentations, advertisements, and other promotional opportunities. (c) Press Releases. Except as required by law or as authorized by this -------------- Agreement, both parties must approve in writing all press releases or announcements referring to the Agreement or the Engage/Company relationship prior to their release to the press or any third party. Engage does not need to obtain prior written consent from Company for any press release in which Company's Website is listed among other Websites represented by Engage as part of an Engage network. 4. Fees. The fees in this Agreement are set forth in Attachment A. 5. Billing and Payment. (a) Billing and Payment. Engage shall, on behalf of Company, be responsible for ------------------- invoicing and collecting all revenue from Campaigns. Engage shall remit amounts due to Company within sixty (60) days following the end of each month in which a Campaign generated advertising revenue on the Website, regardless of whether Engage collects advertising revenue from Advertisers for such Campaigns. For example, Engage will send Company payment by April 1 for Campaigns placed during the month of January. An Engage payment report summarizing Company's activity will accompany each payment. Engage will accrue and hold monthly payments due to Company until the aggregate amount due exceeds $100. Engage shall remit payments to: (Contact Name) (Title) (Company) (Address) (Telephone) (Fax) (Email) (b) Discrepancies. Company has 30 days from the receipt of payment to report ------------- any discrepancy or to question the payment. Engage and Company will use their best efforts to resolve any discrepancy or question quickly and fairly. In case of a discrepancy between any report generated by Engage's online reporting application and Engage's final billing information, the billing information will control. 6. Ad Blocking. Engage provides an automated procedure for blocking selected Advertisers or advertisements from appearing on the site. Company is responsible for utilizing Engage's ad blocking system in accordance with the procedures set forth on Engage's web site. Company acknowledges that Engage's ad blocking system provides adequate protection against the appearance of unwanted or inappropriate advertisements or Advertisers on Company's ad spaces. Company agrees that Engage shall not be liable for the content of any advertisements delivered by Engage on Company Website. 7. Confidential Information. The term "Confidential Information" shall mean this Agreement, and all information disclosed by a party ("Disclosing Party") to the other party ("Receiving Party") in any form disclosed or made available by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party that the Receiving Party knows or has reason to know (either because such information is marked or otherwise identified by the Disclosing Party orally or in writing as confidential or proprietary), has commercial value, or because it is not generally known in the relevant trade or industry. Each party shall take appropriate measures by instruction and agreement prior to disclosure to any employees to assure against unauthorized use or disclosure, and such employees shall have agreed in writing to maintain the confidentiality of such information. The Receiving Party shall have no obligation with respect to information which (i) was rightfully in possession of or known to the Receiving Party without any obligation of confidentiality prior to receiving it from the Disclosing Party; (ii) is, or subsequently becomes, legally and publicly available without breach of this Agreement; (iii) is rightfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a source other than the Disclosing Party without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) is disclosed by the Receiving Party under a valid order of a court or government agency, provided that the Receiving Party provides prior written notice to the Disclosing Party of such obligation and the opportunity to oppose such disclosure. Upon written demand of the Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party shall cease using the Confidential Information provided by the Disclosing Party and return the Confidential Information and all copies, notes or extracts thereof to the Disclosing Party within seven (7) days of receipt of notice. Rev 1.2 2 CONFIDENTIAL 8. Company's Representations and Warranties. Company represents and warrants that the Website shall not contain, or contain links to, content promoting the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal substances; nudity, sex, pornography, or adult-oriented content; user-generated content (guest books, forums, message boards, discussion boards); expletives or inappropriate language; content promoting illegal activity, such as copyright infringement, racism, hate, "spam," mail fraud, pyramid schemes, or investment opportunities or advice not permitted under applicable law; content that is libelous, defamatory, contrary to public policy, or otherwise unlawful, or any other content deemed inappropriate by Engage in its sole discretion. Company shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify Engage from and against any third party claim related to or arising from the Website content or links. 9. Warranty Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, NETWORK FAILURES, THIRD-PARTY AD SERVING DIFFICULTIES, SOFTWARE PROGRAMS, SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, OR ANY OUTPUT OR RESULTS THEREOF. EACH PARTY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 10. Limitation of Liability. COMPANY'S SOLE REMEDY AND ENGAGE'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED FEES PAID TO ENGAGE FOR CAMPAIGNS RUN ON COMPANY'S BEHALF OR $50,000, WHICHEVER IS LESS. COMPANY RECOGNIZES THAT FEES HEREUNDER ARE BASED IN PART ON THE WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES AS SET FORTH HEREIN. 11. Exclusion of Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE, OR LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING HEREUNDER OR FROM THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, INCLUDING ADVERTISING ON THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT APPLY TO INDEMNIFICATION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT. 12. Term and Termination. (a) Term. The specific term of this Agreement is set forth in Attachment A. ---- (b) Breach and Cure. This Agreement may be terminated immediately by either --------------- party upon a material breach by the other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such breach is curable, the other party may only terminate this Agreement if the party in breach fails to cure such breach within 30 days from receipt of written notice from the other party. In the event of termination pursuant to this section, all Net Advertising Revenue due Company (minus all Engage fees and any other amounts to which Engage is lawfully entitled) prior to termination shall be paid in accordance with this Agreement. (c) Immediate Termination or Suspension of Services. Notwithstanding any other ----------------------------------------------- provision of this Agreement, Engage may, in its sole discretion, decide to immediately terminate this Agreement or suspend the Services by providing written notice to Company if (i) Engage determines that continuing to provide services to the Website conflicts with Engage standards and the standards being set by other websites in Engage's network; (ii) if Company fails to comply with the Privacy Policy requirements stated in Section 2 (c); or (iii) if Company fails to deliver to Engage a minimum of seventy-five (75%) percent of the Allocated Monthly Impressions or Allocated Weekly Impressions, as the case may be, each month for a period of three (3) consecutive months. 13. Non-Solicitation. Company agrees that during the Initial Term and all Renewal Terms of this Agreement and for a period of six months following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Company shall not solicit the services of any Engage employee, including, without limitation, as a full or part-time employee or independent contractor. 14. Miscellaneous. Sections 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 and the accompanying provisions of any Attachment shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties and neither Engage nor Company shall hold itself out as the agent of the other, except as set forth in this Agreement. Neither party shall be liable to the other for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond the reasonable control of that party. Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by a reputable overnight mail service (e.g., Federal Express), or by first class mail (certified or registered). Failure by either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision. Any waiver, amendment or other modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by the parties. Rev 1.2 3 CONFIDENTIAL This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This Agreement may not be assigned by Company without the prior written consent by Engage. This Agreement shall be binding on permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement, including all Attachments which are incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes and replaces all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have caused the Agreement to be signed by an authorized representative as of the Effective Date set forth above. ENGAGE, INC. COMPANY________________________ By: ___________________________ By: ___________________________ Name: _________________________ Name: _________________________ Title: ________________________ Title: ________________________ Rev 1.2 4 CONFIDENTIAL Schedule 1 This Schedule dated ____________ supersedes any previous drafted Schedule. Services by Engage for Company includes the following Website(s): Site Name - Rev 1.2 5 CONFIDENTIAL Attachment A Site Specific 1. Fulfillment of Advertising Campaigns. Company shall accept and use its ------------------------------------ best efforts to fulfill, all Campaigns referred to the Company by Engage as a result of the Services in a timely manner. 2. Default Banners. If Engage has no paid Campaigns to serve, Engage shall --------------- not charge Company a fee to serve standard sized house banners (468 x 60 or 125 x 125 pixels) as default campaigns. 3. Impressions. Company shall allocate a minimum of ___________ advertising ----------- impressions ("Impressions") per month to Engage (the "Allocated Monthly Impressions"). Company shall place a maximum of one (1) Impression on each page of the Website, unless Company receives Engage's prior written consent. The Allocated Monthly Impressions shall arise from a cross section of all available Impressions on the Website. Company must notify Engage by the fifteenth (15th) day of the preceding month of a ten (10%) percent or more increase or decrease in the Allocated Monthly Impressions for the following month. 4. Website Information. Upon execution of this Agreement, Company shall ------------------- provide Engage with the following information: (i) available demographic and psychographic (interest and behavioral) information regarding the Website's audience, (ii) description of the Website by section, (iii) advertising and sponsorship opportunities, (iv) marketing information, and (v) contact information. Company shall ensure that all information provided to Engage is current and complete, and shall advise Engage of new opportunities and advertising prospects regarding the Website and Website features offered by Company. Company acknowledges that Engage has no responsibility to review the content of its Website(s). 5. Tracking. Upon execution of this Agreement, Company shall provide Engage -------- with a detailed inventory projection analysis of the Website's traffic, including visitor and page view totals for its primary sections. 6. Editorial Policy. Upon execution of this Agreement, Company shall provide ---------------- Engage with the editorial policy of the Website. 7. In-House Sales. Engage acknowledges that Company's in-house sales force -------------- shall have the right to continue its advertising sales efforts during the Initial Term and all Renewal Terms of this Agreement. Engage and Company agree to cooperate to prevent duplication of sales efforts and conflicts and to inform each other of targeted Advertisers. To facilitate this process, Company shall provide Engage with a written report each month, which shall include the names of all potential Advertisers being solicited by Company, number of Impressions and dates and duration of the advertising Campaign. In addition, all Advertisers listed on Schedule 2 ("Schedule 2") and made a part of this Agreement shall be retained by Company as its house account list to be solicited by Company's in-house sales force. If Company executes an insertion order with an Advertiser that is not listed on Schedule 2, then Company must remit payment to Engage of the Engage royalty, as set forth below, from revenue derived from such Advertiser's Campaign. Company may modify Schedule 2 once every six (6) months commencing on the Effective Date upon thirty (30) days written notice to Engage. For the avoidance of doubt, if Company modifies Schedule 2 to add an Advertiser to its house account list, which Advertiser has executed an insertion order with Engage prior to such modification, then Company must honor and fulfill such insertion order. 8. HTML Changes. Company shall make all necessary HTML changes with respect to ------------ the ad code so as to enable Engage to deliver Impressions to Advertisers in accordance with this Agreement. 9. Refresh Rates. Company may refresh banner rotations only for pages that ------------- have video broadcast, audio broadcast, or active gaming content. Such ads must not be refreshed more frequently than once every three (3) minutes. 10. Promotional Material. Company shall provide Engage with reasonable amounts -------------------- of Company's promotional materials. 11. Registry as partner. Company authorizes Engage to register as Company's ------------------- partner in all relevant periodicals, directories, and other marketing sources identified by Engage and approved in advance by Company within the scope of and during the Initial Term and all Renewal Terms of this Agreement. Rev 1.2 Attachment A-1 Confidential 12. Royalty. For all Campaigns, Engage shall pay Company a royalty of (50%) ------- percent of all Net Advertising Revenue. "Net Advertising Revenue" is defined as gross advertising revenue invoiced by Engage arising out of Campaigns sold and placed on the Website by Engage during the term of this Agreement, less third party advertising agency fees, technology fees, where applicable, and credits (other than bad debt), refunds and sales or use taxes. 13. Promotional Impressions. Company agrees to provide up to five percent of ----------------------- its delivered Impressions to Engage free of charge for use in product development and promotional purposes. 14. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall have an initial term of 90 days -------------------- from the Effective Date (the "Initial Term"), at which point both companies will have the option of renewing the Agreement for periods of one year thereafter (each, a "Renewal Term"). Company agrees to fulfill all Campaigns Engage has accepted on Company's behalf prior to termination. 15. Fee Revenue. Engage shall continue to collect advertising revenue on behalf ----------- of Company and pay Company a commission for a period of six months following expiration or termination of the Agreement. Rev 1.2 Attachment A-2 Confidential Schedule 2 In-House Account List (Site Rep only) This Schedule dated ____________ supersedes any previous drafted Schedule. Engage shall not contact any of the following accounts on behalf of Company, unless Company formally notifies Engage in writing once every six months: Rev 1.2 Attachment A-3 Confidential Summary Report InvestorLinks 6/1/2001 - 6/6/2001 (Pacific Standard Time) Note: If your commission split with Engage has changed, all historical data up to and including March 31 will reflect your new commission rate. All approximate net revenues in SiteReporter after April 1st 2001 can be referenced as an exact revenue figure. We require a 10-day window at the beginning of each month to close and validate the previous month's billing. Impressions 182,067 Click Through 308 Click Through Percentage 0.17% Average CPM (All Impressions) $ 0.56 Average CPM (Sold Impressions) $ 0.56 Average Cost per Click $ 0.33 Total Approximate Net Revenue Payable by Engage Media $ 71.12 Total Approximate Gross Revenue $ 101.60 EX-3.87 17 dex387.txt API ELECTRONICS, INC. LETTER OF INTENT EXHIBIT 3.87 [LOGO] 2 Adelaide Street, West, Suite 301, Toronto, Canada M5H 1L6 June 19, 2001 Phillip Dezwirek api electronics inc. 375 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, New York New York, 11788 Re: Non Binding Letter of Intent Regarding Potential Business Combination of Investorlinks.com Inc. & api electronics inc. Dear Mr. Dezwirek: This letter of intent will confirm our mutual understanding regarding our intention to complete our current negotiations and to enter into a formal agreement for the purchase api electronics inc.,(api) by Investorlinks.com Inc. (Investorlinks). To date the following terms and conditions have formed the basis of our understanding: 1) api is a privately held New York corporation with a head office and operations in a 15,000 sq. ft facility located at 375 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, New York 11788, which api owns, 2) api is a manufacturer of power transistors, small signal transistors, tuning diodes, hybrid circuits, resistor/capacitor networks, diodes and other critical elements of advanced military, industrial, commercial and medical systems. 3) As of fiscal year end, May 31, 2001 a convertible debenture of US $1,265,492 was outstanding in the capital of api, 4) Phillip Dezwirek is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and principal shareholder of api, 5) Investorlinks is a publicly held Ontario corporation having a head office at 2 Adelaide Street, West, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1L6. Investorlinks is a reporting issuer in Ontario, and a foreign reporting issuer in the USA by virtue of its annual filing of Form 20-F with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission, 6) Investorlinks wants to buy and the shareholders of api want to sell 100% of their holdings in api for the following consideration: . Investorlinks to issue 6.5 million units from treasury, each unit comprised of one common share and one half Series A common share purchase warrant exercisable at $0.45 for a period of eighteen months from date of issue and one half Series B common share purchase warrant exercisable at $0.75 for a period of two years from date of issue, to the shareholders of api in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding capital in api. 7) The following conditions will have to be met on or before closing: i. Completion of due diligence, ii. Approval of Investorlinks shareholders, iii. Consolidation of the issued and outstanding capital of Investorlinks on the basis of 1 new share for every 3 existing shares, iv. The conversion of a convertible debenture of US $1,265,492 outstanding in the capital of api into api equity or the repayment of the debenture in full, v. Regulatory approval, if required Investorlinks, API, Dezwirek will immediately commence a due diligence review with regards to the proposed business transaction. In the event Investorlinks or API, or Dezwirek are not able to satisfy themselves in their due diligence review by June 30, 2001 then the proposed business combination may not proceed further. Notwithstanding that this letter of intent contains many of the essential points regarding the proposed business combination this is not intended to be a legally enforceable letter of intent. A significant amount of time and expense are immediately necessary in order to proceed; including but not limited to Investorlinks engaging certain services of its investment banker and others. This letter is intended as confirmation of the status of our negotiations. We confirm that a formal and binding agreement will be entered into following completion of negotiations as to all open terms. Kindly confirm your acknowledgement and agreement with the terms of our understanding as described herein by executing the duplicate copy of this letter and returning same to me at your earliest convenience. Yours truly, Investorlinks.com Inc. _____________________________ J. C. Cassina, President 2 We acknowledge and agree with the terms of understanding as described herein. api electronics inc. _____________________________ Phillip Dezwirek, Chairman CC: Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Director S. J. Hall, Director, Richard L. Lachcik, Director 3 EX-3.88 18 dex388.txt AGREEMENT WITH TAURUS CAPITAL MARKETS LTD. EXHIBIT 3.88 STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL June 26, 2001 InvestorLinks.com Inc. Suite 301-2 Adelaide Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 1L6 Attention: Mr. James Cassina President and Director Dear Mr. Cassina: We understand that InvestorLinks.com Inc. (the "Company") would like Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. ("Taurus") to act as exclusive advisors with respect to the potential acquisition of (the "Purchase") api electronics inc. (the "Target"). The purpose of this letter is to confirm the appointment of Taurus as exclusive financial advisors to the Company in connection with the Purchase and records our mutual understanding and agreement regarding the scope and terms of our engagement. 1. Appointment and Engagement By its acceptance of this letter, the Company hereby appoints Taurus, and we agree to act, as the exclusive financial advisor to the Company in respect of the Purchase. The Taurus representative assigned to this project shall be P. Gage Jull. The engagement of Taurus shall be for a period of four months commencing on June 26, 2001, from which date this letter agreement shall be deemed to become effective (the "Effective Date"), unless extended by the mutual agreement of the Company and Taurus, or unless earlier terminated by either the Company or Taurus upon giving 30 days written notice to that effect to the other. 2. Services to be Rendered by Taurus. Taurus will conduct due diligence on behalf of the Company and investigate such aspects of the Target as may be available and advise the Company throughout the Company's review, consideration, negotiation and structuring of the Purchase. In carrying out this mandate Taurus will provide the following services to the Company: (a) visit the Target's plant and familiarize themselves with the business, operations, properties, financial condition and prospects of the Target; -2- (b) identify and assess the benefits of the Purchase; (c) consider the strategy of the Target in the context of comparable public companies; (c) assist management of the Company in making presentations to the Company's board of directors concerning the result of the foregoing review and analysis; (e) attend such meetings with the Vendor as may be requested by the Company. The engagement of Taurus to perform any additional services, including for example, providing financing for the Purchase, should that be required, will be negotiated separate from this agreement and shall be set forth in, and subject to the terms and conditions of, a separate or amending letter agreement. 3. Disclosure of our Advice and this Engagement. The Company acknowledges that all oral or written interim opinions, advice and materials provided by Taurus to the Company in connection with Taurus' engagement hereunder are intended solely for the benefit and internal use of the Company (including its management, directors and counsel) and the Company agrees that no such interim opinion, advice or material shall be used for any other purpose or reproduced, disseminated, quoted from or referred to at any time, in any manner or for any purpose, nor shall any public references to Taurus or this engagement be made by the Company (or such persons) without our prior written consent in each specific instance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prevent the Company (or any affiliate thereof that proceeds with the implementation of the Purchase) from making such disclosure which, in the judgment of the Company, upon the advice of counsel, is required under applicable securities laws or policy statements or stock exchange rules and provided in any event that Taurus is given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment thereon prior to any such disclosure being made. 4. Consideration for Services. The Company will pay Taurus a work fee of $15,000 plus out-of-pocket costs associated with the trip to the Target's facility plus in the event the Purchase is completed, the Company agrees to issue to Taurus 250,000 broker warrants for Units on the same terms as the Units being issued to purchase the Target. These broker warrants will exercisable into the Units and the underlying securities will be freely trading shares and share purchase warrants of the Company. 5. Payment of Applicable Taxes -3- Part of the amounts payable under paragraph 4 hereof may be subject to the federal Goods and Services Tax and/or applicable provincial sales tax (collectively, "tax"). Where tax is applicable, an additional amount equal to the amount of tax owing thereon will be charged to the Company. 6. Indemnification. The Company hereby agrees to indemnify Taurus in accordance with Schedule "A" hereto, which Schedule forms part of this letter agreement and the consideration for which is the entering into of this agreement. Such indemnity (the "Indemnity") shall be executed and delivered to us on the execution of this letter agreement and shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any liability which the Company or any other party may have to us or other parties may have apart from such Indemnity. If the Company terminates Taurus' engagement hereunder and subsequently consummates a merger, acquisition or similar transaction within six (6) months thereafter, with persons previously identified in writing by Taurus the full consideration referred to in paragraph 4 will become due and payable to Taurus immediately. 7. Confidentiality. We and each of our directors, officers, employees and agents will keep strictly confidential the fact that such discussions are underway with the Purchasers and will use only for the purpose of performing our obligations hereunder all information, whether written or oral, acquired from the Company and its subsidiaries and their respective agents and advisors in connection with our work hereunder except information that was made available to the public prior to our engagement or that thereafter becomes available to the public other than through a breach by us of our obligations hereunder or was known to us prior to our engagement and except to the extent that we are required by law or in connection with legal process or regulatory proceedings to disclose such information. If we are so required to disclose any such information, we will provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order. 8. Survival of Terms. The terms and conditions of this letter agreement and the Indemnity shall survive the completion of our engagement hereunder. In addition, representations, warranties, indemnities and other agreements provided by the Company in connection with this letter agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by us or on our behalf. -4- 9. Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given under this letter agreement shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given or made by delivery or by telecopy or similar facsimile transmission (receipt confirmed) to the respective parties as follows: To the Company, to James Cassina at: InvestorLinks.com Inc. Suite 301-2 Adelaide Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 1L6 Fax: (416) 861-9623 To Taurus, to P. Gage Jull at: Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. Scotia Plaza, Suite 3000 40 King Street West Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3Y2 Fax: (416) 361-3405 Any notice so given shall be deemed conclusively to have been given and received when so personally delivered or so telecopied or transmitted. Any party may change its address by notice to the others in the manner set out above. 10. Governing Law. The agreement resulting from the acceptance of this engagement letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta. If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, please indicate your agreement to the above terms and conditions by signing the enclosed duplicate copy of this letter and returning it to us. Yours very truly, TAURUS CAPITAL MARKETS LTD. By: ________________________ P. Gage Jull -5- AGREED AND ACCEPTED as of the date first mentioned above. INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. By: _________________________ James Cassina SCHEDULE "A" INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. (the "Indemnitor") hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Taurus Capital Markets Ltd. and/or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Taurus") and each and every one of the directors, officers, employees, consultants and shareholders of Taurus (hereinafter referred to as the "Personnel") harmless from and against any and all expenses, losses, claims, actions, damages or liabilities, joint or several (including the aggregate amount paid in settlement of any actions, suits, proceedings or claims and the fees and expenses of their counsel that may be incurred in advising with respect to and/or defending any claim that may be made against Taurus) to which Taurus and/or any Personnel may become subject or otherwise involved in any capacity under any statute or common law or otherwise insofar as such expenses, losses, claims, damages, liabilities or actions arise out of or are based, directly or indirectly, upon the performance of professional services rendered to the Indemnitor by Taurus and any Personnel hereunder or otherwise in connection with the matters referred to in the attached letter agreement, provided, however, that this indemnity shall not apply to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment that has become non-appealable shall determine that: (i) Taurus or any Personnel has been grossly negligent or dishonest or has committed any fraudulent act in the course of such performance; and (ii) the expenses, losses, claims, damages or liabilities, as to which indemnification is claimed were directly caused by the gross negligence, dishonesty or fraud referred to in (i). The Indemnitor hereby agrees to waive any right it may have of first requiring Taurus and/or any Personnel to proceed against or enforce any other right, power, remedy, security or claim payment from any other person before claiming under this indemnity. If for any reason (other than the occurrence of any of the events itemized in (i) and (ii) above), the foregoing indemnification is unavailable to Taurus and/or any Personnel or insufficient to hold any of them harmless, then the Indemnitor shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by Taurus and/or any Personnel as a result of such expense, loss, claim, damage or liability in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits received by the Indemnitor on the one hand and Taurus on the other hand, but also the relative fault of the Indemnitor and Taurus, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations; provided that the Indemnitor shall in any event contribute to the amount paid or payable by Taurus as a result of such expense, loss, claim, damage or liability any excess of such amount over the amount of the consideration received by Taurus pursuant to the attached letter agreement. The Indemnitor agrees that in case (i) any legal proceeding shall be brought against the Indemnitor and/or Taurus or any Personnel by any governmental commission or regulatory authority or any stock exchange; or (ii) an entity having regulatory authority, either domestic or foreign, shall investigate the Indemnitor and/or Taurus, and any 7 Personnel shall be required to testify in connection therewith or shall be required to respond to procedures designed to discover information regarding, in connection with, or by reason of the performance of professional services rendered to the Indemnitor by Taurus, Taurus shall have the right to employ its own counsel in connection therewith, and the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel as well as the reasonable costs (including an amount to reimburse Taurus for time spent by Personnel in connection therewith on a per diem basis based on normal consulting fees ) and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Personnel in connection therewith shall be paid by the Indemnitor as they occur. Promptly after receipt of notice of the commencement of any legal proceeding against Taurus or any Personnel or after receipt of notice of the commencement of any investigation which is based, directly or indirectly, upon any matter in respect of which indemnification may be sought from the Indemnitor, Taurus will notify the Indemnitor in writing of the commencement thereof and the Indemnitor shall undertake the investigation and defence thereof on behalf of Taurus and/or any Personnel, as applicable, including the prompt employment of counsel reasonably acceptable to Taurus or the applicable Personnel affected and the payment of all reasonable expenses. Failure by Taurus to so notify the Indemnitor shall not relieve the Indemnitor of its obligation of indemnification hereunder unless (and only to the extent that) such failure results in a forfeiture by the Indemnitor or material impairment of its substantive rights or defences. The Indemnitor shall, throughout the course of any investigation as contemplated herein, provide copies of all relevant documentation to Taurus, will keep Taurus advised of the progress thereof and will discuss with Taurus all significant actions proposed. No admission of liability and no settlement of any action shall be made without the prior written consent of the Indemnitor and Taurus or the Personnel affected, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding that the Indemnitor shall undertake the investigation and defence of any action, Taurus or the Personnel affected shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and participate in the defence thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel will be at the expense of Taurus or the Personnel affected unless (a) employment of such counsel has been authorized by the Indemnitor; (b) the Indemnitor shall not have assumed the defence of the action within a reasonable period of time after receiving notice of the action; (c) the named parties to any such action include both the Indemnitor and Taurus or any Personnel and Taurus or the affected Personnel shall have been advised by counsel that there may be a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and Taurus or the affected Personnel, as the case may be; or (d) there are one or more legal defences available to Taurus or the affected Personnel which are different from or in addition to those available to the Indemnitor. The indemnity and contribution obligations of the Indemnitor shall be in addition to any liability which the Indemnitor may otherwise have, shall extend upon the same terms and conditions to Taurus and the Personnel and shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of any successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives of the Indemnitor, Taurus and any Personnel. The Indemnitor constitutes Taurus as trustee for the other 8 indemnified parties as contemplated herein of the covenants of the Indemnitor under this Schedule "A" and Taurus hereby agrees to accept such trust and to hold and enforce such covenants on behalf of such persons. The foregoing provisions shall survive the completion of professional services rendered under the letter to which this is attached or any termination of the authorization given by the letter to which this is attached. AGREED AND ACCEPTED as of the 26th day of June 2001. INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. Per: James C. Cassina ------------------------------ Authorized Signing Officer TAURUS CAPITAL MARKETS LTD. Per: P. Gage Jull ----------------------------- Authorized Signing Officer EX-3.89 19 dex389.txt LEASE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.89 [LETTERHEAD OF CCI] June 26, 2001 Mr. Jim Cassina, President InvestorLinks.com, Inc. 2 Adelaide W., Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario Canada M541L6 Via Fax # 416.861.9623 Dear Jim: Thank you for your telephone call today. I am happy that we will evidently be able to resolve the lease situation between Gilray, LLC and IL Data, a subsidiary of InvestorLinks.com, Inc. As you know, IL Data entered into a lease for office space with Gilray, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company of which I am Managing Member. The lease was for office space in Charlottesville, Virginia and was dated July 3, 2000 with a commencement date of August 1, 2001 and a termination date of July 31, 2003. Sometime in the last several weeks, IL Data vacated the lease premises with the exception of a number of items of office furniture. You and I have discussed a scenario whereby Gilray, LLC will execute a Certificate of Satisfaction releasing IL Data and/or InvestorLinks.com of any further responsibility under the terms of the lease. Our agreement, reached during today's telephone conversation, is as follows: 1. Gilray, LLC agrees to fully release you from any further liability under the subject lease in exchange for the lump sum payment of $18,000.00 in US Dollars. 2. The payment shall consist of the forfeiture of the security deposit presently held by Gilray, LLC in the amount of $2945.00 and a negotiable check issued by InvestorLinks.com to Gilray, LLC in the amount of $15,055.00. 3. InvestorLinks.com agrees to convey any and all interest in the furniture abandoned by the tenant to Gilray, LLC and Gilray, LLC may dispose of such furniture as its sole discretion. Upon receipt of your acknowledgement of this settlement and the aforementioned check, I will execute a Certificate of Satisfaction. I hope this captures the essence of our agreement. If so, please sign below and fax a copy of this letter back to me. I will be available tomorrow and Friday if we need to speak. I will be travelling on Thursday. Sincerely, /s/ George W. Ray, Jr. ---------------------- George W. Ray, Jr. Managing Member Gilray, LLC Approved: /s/ J. C. Cassina ------------------- InvestorLinks.com Date: 27 June, 2001 ------------------ EX-3.90 20 dex390.txt ELIZABETH J. KIRKWOOD RELEASE EXHIBIT 3.90 RELEASE ------- TO: Investorlinks.com Inc. I, Elizabeth J. Kirkwood, Director of Investorlinks.com Inc., hereby release 45,000 stock options granted to me on June 26, 2000 exercisable at US $2.55. DATED the 24/th/ day of July, 2001. Elizabeth J. Kirkwood EX-3.91 21 dex391.txt SANDRA J. HALL RELEASE EXHIBIT 3.91 RELEASE ------- TO: Investorlinks.com Inc. I, Sandra J. Hall, Secretary and Director of Investorlinks.com Inc., hereby release 45,000 stock options granted to me on June 26, 2000 exercisable at US $2.55. DATED the 24/th/ day of July, 2001. Sandra J. Hall EX-3.92 22 dex392.txt JAMES C. CASSINA OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.92 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made effective the 2nd day of August, 2001. B E T W E E N: INVESTORLINKS.COM INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - JAMES C. CASSINA, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997 under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable, non-transferrable option to purchase One Hundred and Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of fifteen cents US ($0.15 US funds) per Optioned Share and One Hundred and Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of twnety-five cents US ($0.25 US funds) per Optioned Share (the said Three Hundred Thousand (300,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Three Hundred Thousand (300,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the hold period date hereof and prior to close of business on July 31, 2006 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. The Optioned Shares are subject to a four-month hold period from the effective date. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall -3- specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. -4- IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Sandra J. Hall, Secretary ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) __________________________________ ) James C. Cassina EX-3.93 23 dex393.txt SANDRA J. HALL OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.93 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made effective the 2nd day of August, 2001. B E T W E E N: INVESTORLINKS.COM INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - SANDRA J. HALL, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997 under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable, non-transferrable option to purchase One Hundred and Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of fifteen cents US ($0.15 US funds) per Optioned Share and One Hundred and Fifty Thousand (150,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of twnety-five cents US ($0.25 US funds) per Optioned Share (the said Three Hundred Thousand (300,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the Three Hundred Thousand (300,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the hold period date hereof and prior to close of business on July 31, 2006 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. The Optioned Shares are subject to a four-month hold period from the effective date. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be -3- accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. -4- IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) )By:__________________________________ ) James C. Cassina, President ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) __________________________________ ) Sandra J. Hall EX-3.94 24 dex394.txt AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED JULY 27, 2001 EXHIBIT 3.94 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This Agreement and Plan of Merger (this "Plan of Merger") is entered into as of July 27th, 2001 by and among API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("API"), Green Diamond Corp., a federal Canadian corporation , Technapower Industries Corporation, a Delaware Corporation , Seloz Gestion & Finance SA, an entity located in Switzerland, Ming Capital Enterprises Inc., an entity located in Nassau, Bahamas, Shangri-La Investments Inc., an entity located in Nassau, Bahamas, Private Investment Company Ltd., an entity located in Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I., Partner Marketing AG, an entity located in Switzerland, CCD Consulting Commerce Distribution AG, an entity located in Switzerland, HAPI Handels-und Beteiligungsqesellschaft mbH, an entity located in Vienna, Austria and Thomas W. Mills (collectively, the "Shareholders"), InvestorLinks.com Inc., an Ontario corporation ("IC"), and API Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of IC ("IC Sub"). RECITALS: -------- A. IC and API desire that API become a wholly-owned subsidiary of IC. This acquisition shall be effected through the merger of IC Sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IC , with and into API with API as the surviving entity in which voting shares of API will be exchanged for voting common stock of IC. The merger will be effected in accordance with this Plan of Merger and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as amended (the "Delaware Act"). The transactions contemplated by and described in this Plan of Merger are referred to as the "Merger". B. API has authorized capital consisting of 100,000 shares of Common, $0.01 par value per share ("API Common Stock"), of which 197 shares are issued and outstanding and held by the Shareholders. C. IC has authorized capital consisting of an unlimited number of common shares ("IC Common Stock") and an unlimited number of special shares ("IC Special Shares"), of which at the Closing of the Merger [4,393,007] shares of IC Common Stock and no IC Special Shares will be issued and outstanding. D. IC Sub is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IC . IC Sub has authorized capital consisting of 2,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value ("IC Sub Common Stock"), of which 100 shares are issued and outstanding and held by IC and 1,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value of which no shares are issued and outstanding ("IC Sub Preferred Stock"). E. The respective Boards of Directors of API, IC and IC Sub deem the Merger advisable and in the best interest of each corporation and its respective stockholders. By resolutions duly adopted, the respective Boards of Directors of API, IC and IC Sub have approved, adopted, and authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Plan of Merger. The Shareholders have adopted and approved this Plan of Merger. Therefore, in consideration of the premises and the representations, warranties, and covenants contained in this Plan of Merger, the parties agree: 2 ARTICLE I --------- THE TRANSACTION --------------- Subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan of Merger, the Merger of IC Sub into API shall be carried out in the following manner: 1.1 The Closing. The Merger shall be consummated, subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan of Merger, as promptly as possible after a closing (the "Closing"), which shall occur on August 31, 2001, or such other date mutually agreed by the parties. The Closing shall be held at such location as may be mutually agreed by the parties. In the absence of such agreement, the Closing shall be held at the offices of Sugar, Friedberg & Felsenthal, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60602, at 10:00 a.m., local time. Scheduling or commencing the Closing shall not, however, constitute a waiver of the conditions precedent of either IC or API as set forth in Sections 5.1 and 5.2, respectively. At the Closing, API, IC and IC Sub shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan of Merger, execute and deliver an appropriate certificate of merger in the form and as required by the Delaware Act ("Certificate of Merger"). 1.2 Effective Time of the Merger. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan of Merger, the Merger shall be consummated as promptly as possible following the Closing by filing the Certificate of Merger in the manner required by the Delaware Act. The "Effective Time of the Merger" shall be the close of business on the date of the filing of the Certificate of Merger. 1.3 Merger of IC Sub with and into API. IC Sub shall be merged with and into API (each sometimes being referred to as a "Constituent Corporation" prior to the Merger) upon the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. At the Effective Time of the Merger, the Constituent Corporations shall become a single corporation, which shall be API (the "Surviving Corporation"). The Surviving Corporation shall have all of the rights, privileges, immunities, and powers, and shall be subject to all of the duties and liabilities, of a corporation organized under the Delaware Act. 1.4 Effect of the Merger. From and after the Effective Time of the Merger, the effect of the Merger upon each of the Constituent Corporations and the Surviving Corporation shall be as provided in Subchapter IX of the Delaware Act with respect to the merger of two domestic corporations. 1.5 Additional Actions. If, at any time after the Effective Time of the Merger, the Surviving Corporation shall determine that any further assignments or assurances or any other acts are necessary or desirable to vest, perfect, or confirm, of record or otherwise, in the Surviving Corporation its rights, title, or assets of API or IC Sub acquired or to be acquired by the Surviving Corporation as a result of, or in connection with, the Merger, or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this Plan of Merger, then API and IC Sub and their respective officers and directors shall be deemed to have granted to the Surviving Corporation an irrevocable power of attorney to execute and deliver all such proper deeds, assignments, and assurances in law and to do all acts necessary or proper to vest, perfect, or confirm title to and possession of such rights, properties, or assets in the Surviving Corporation and otherwise carry 3 out the purposes of this Plan of Merger. The proper officers and directors of the Surviving Corporation are fully authorized in the name of API and IC Sub to take any and all such action as may be contemplated by this Article I. 1.6 Surviving Corporation. Immediately after the Effective Time of the Merger, the Surviving Corporation shall have the following attributes until they are subsequently changed in the manner provided by law: (a) Name. The name of the Surviving Corporation shall be "API Electronics, Inc." (b) Articles of Incorporation. The Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation shall be the Certificate of Incorporation of API as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. (c) Bylaws. The Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation shall be the Bylaws of API as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. (d) Directors. The directors of the Surviving Corporation shall be the directors of API immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. (e) Officers. The officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be the persons who were officers of API immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. 1.7 Manner and Basis of Converting Shares. At the Effective Time of the Merger: (a) IC Sub Common Stock. The shares of IC Sub Common Stock which are outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger shall be cancelled and no consideration shall be payable with respect to any such shares. (b) Exchange of API Common Stock. Each of the 197 shares of API Common Stock which is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger shall be exchanged with IC for 33,163.27 shares of IC Common Stock and warrants to purchase 16,581.64 shares of IC Common Stock in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A ("A Warrants") and warrants to purchase 16,581.64 shares of IC Common Stock in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (collectively with the A Warrants, the "Warrants"). -------- 1.8 Cessation of Shareholder Status. As of the Effective Time of the Merger, record holders of certificates which represented shares of API Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger ("Old Certificates") shall cease to be stockholders of API and shall have no rights as API stockholders. Such Old Certificates shall have been exchanged for shares of IC Common Stock and Warrants as set forth in Section 1.7(b), having all of the voting and other rights of shares of IC Common Stock. 4 1.9 Surrender of Old Certificates and Distribution of IC Common Stock. Immediately following the Effective Time of the Merger, old certificates representing shares of API Common stock shall be exchangeable by the holders thereof for new stock certificates representing the number of shares of IC Common Stock and for Warrants to which such holders shall be entitled hereunder as set forth in Section 1.7(b) by assigning such certificates to the Surviving Corporation and receiving the proper number of shares of IC Common Stock and Warrants in exchange therefore. IC shall promptly issue and deliver stock certificates and Warrants in the names and to the addresses as appear on API's stock records as of the Effective Time of the Merger. On or after the Effective Time of the Merger, there shall be no transfers on the stock transfer books of API of the shares of API Common Stock which were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. 1.10 Restrictive Legends. Each of the Shareholders agrees that IC will place restrictive legends as required on all IC Common Stock issued on Closing to reflect all resale restrictions imposed by applicable securities laws of Canada, the United States, and the jurisdiction of the Shareholder. ARTICLE II ---------- REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF IC ------------------------------------ IC hereby represents and warrants to API and the Shareholders as follows (with the understanding that API and the Shareholders are relying materially on each such representation and warranty in entering into and performing this Plan of Merger): 2.1 Capitalization. On the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of IC consists of unlimited shares of IC Common Stock and unlimited IC Special Shares of which are reserved as Preference Shares. 13,179,020 shares of Common Stock are issued and outstanding and no IC Special Shares are issued and outstanding. At the Effective Time of the Merger [4,393,007] shares of IC Common Stock as well as the 6,500,000 shares of IC Common Stock to be issued pursuant to Section 1.7(b) hereof shall be issued and outstanding and no IC Special Shares or Preference Shares shall be issued and outstanding. The authorized capital stock of IC Sub consists of 2,000 shares of IC Sub Common Stock, of which 100 shares are issued and outstanding, and 1,000 shares of IC Sub Preferred Stock, of which no shares are issued an outstanding. All the issued shares of IC Sub Common Stock are owned by IC . All such issued and outstanding shares of IC Common Stock and IC Sub Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable. None of the shares of IC Common Stock were issued in violation of any preemptive or preferential rights of any person. The shares of IC Common Stock to be issued in the Merger (the "Exchange Shares") and the Warrants have been duly authorized and, when issued and delivered in accordance with this Plan of Merger, will be validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, and free and clear of any liens, restrictions, security interests, claims, rights of another, or encumbrances, and will be free of preemptive or preferential rights. The shares of IC Common Stock to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants (collectively, the "Warrant Shares") have been duly reserved for issuance and, upon issuance in accordance with the terms of the Warrants, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, free of all liens, charges, encumbrances and claims. The Exchange Shares and the Warrant Shares will be free of restrictions on 5 transfer other than restrictions on transfer under applicable Ontario, United States state and United States federal securities laws, and will be free of preemptive or preferential rights. 2.2 Subsidiaries. IL Data Canada, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada ("IL Canada"), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IC. IC Sub, a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IC. IL Data Corporation, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("IL Nevada" and collectively with IL Canada and IC Sub the "Subsidiaries"), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IL Canada. Other than the Subsidiaries, IC does not directly or indirectly have (or possess any options or other rights to acquire) any subsidiaries or any direct or indirect ownership interests in any person, business, corporation, partnership, associations, joint venture, trust, or other entity, other than its holding of 4,000,000 shares of Stroud Resources. 2.3 Other Rights to Acquire IC Stock. Other than set forth in Schedule 2.3 attached hereto, there are no authorized or outstanding warrants, options, or rights of any kind to acquire from IC or the Subsidiaries any equity securities of IC or the Subsidiaries or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity or debt securities of IC or the Subsidiaries. On the date of Closing there shall be no authorized or outstanding warrants, options or rights of any kind to acquire from IC or the Subsidiaries any equity securities of IC or the Subsidiaries or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity or debt securities of IC or the Subsidiaries, other than as set forth on Schedule 2.3, the Warrants and the 250,000 warrants issued to the broker described in Schedule 2.12. 2.4 Due Organization. Each of IC and IL Canada is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada and each has full power and authority to own its properties and to carry on its respective businesses as now conducted. Complete and correct copies of the Articles and By-laws of IC and the Subsidiaries and all amendments thereto have been made available to API and the Shareholders. IC Sub is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted. IL Nevada is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and has full power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted. IC Sub has no employees and since its formation has entered into no agreements other than this Plan of Merger. IC Sub has no significant assets or liabilities, accrued or contingent. IC Sub has not conducted any business since its formation other than to enter into this Plan of Merger. 2.5 Due Authorization. Each of IC and IC Sub has full power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Plan of Merger. This Plan of Merger has been, and each other document or instrument executed and delivered by IC or IC Sub in connection with this Plan of Merger will be, duly authorized, executed, and delivered by such party, and this Plan of Merger constitutes, and each other such document or instrument when executed and delivered will constitute, a valid and binding agreement of IC and IC Sub enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Plan of Merger by IC and IC Sub will not (a) violate any law, rule, or 6 regulation applicable to IC or IC Sub or their properties, (b) violate or conflict with, or permit the cancellation of, any agreement to which IC or IC Sub is a party, or by which IC or IC Sub or any of their properties is bound, or result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge, or encumbrance upon any of such properties, (c) permit the acceleration of the maturity of any indebtedness of, or indebtedness secured by the property of, IC or IC Sub or (d) violate or conflict with any provision of the constating documents, articles of incorporation or by-laws of IC or IC Sub. No action, consent, or approval of, or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body, including without limitation the NASD OTC Bulletin Board, the Ontario Securities Commission, or the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), or by any creditor of IC or IC Sub is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Plan of Merger (or any agreement or other document executed in connection herewith) by IC or IC Sub. The parties acknowledge the consent of the Canadian Venture Exchange ("CDNX") is required to complete this Plan of Merger, and the parties further acknowledge the timing of Closing has made compliance with the relevant policies for such approval unattainable. IC shall make appropriate filings with regulatory authorities in Ontario and the United States, both state and federal, to perfect or comply with the requirements of any applicable registration or exemption from registration. The issuance of the Exchange Shares, Warrants and Warrant Stock to the Shareholders will not result in the loss of any regulatory consent, license, approval, order, authorization or registration materially benefiting IC, and complies with the Ontario, United States state and United States federal securities laws, other than the possible loss of listing on CDNX, for failure to comply with its policies. 2.6 Compliance with Laws. Each of IC and the Subsidiaries has complied in all material respects, and is in compliance in all material respects, with all laws, regulations, and orders applicable to it and have filed with the proper authorities all statements and reports required by the laws, regulations, and orders to which IC, IC Sub or the Subsidiaries, or any of their respective properties are subject. No claim has been made by any governmental authority or regulatory body (and, to the knowledge of IC, no such claim is anticipated) to the effect that the business conducted by IC, IC Sub or any of the Subsidiaries fails to comply, in any respect, with any law, rule, regulation, or ordinance. IC and the Subsidiaries are duly licensed, registered or qualified in each jurisdiction in which IC or the Subsidiaries, respectively, owns or leases property or carries on their respective businesses, to enable IC and the Subsidiaries businesses to be carried on as now conducted and their respective properties and assets to be owned, leased and operated, and all such licenses, registrations and qualifications are valid and subsisting and in good standing and none of the same contains any burdensome term, provision, condition or limitation which has or may have an adverse effect on the operation of IC's and the Subsidiaries' businesses. 2.7 Contracts and Agreements. Schedule 2.7 attached hereto sets forth all material agreements, leases and other arrangements of IC and the Subsidiaries, whether written or oral, pending and/or executory, to or by which IC is bound or affected (the "Contracts"). Other than the Contracts, neither IC nor either of the Subsidiaries is a party to any written or oral contracts, commitments, leases, and other agreements (including, without limitation, promissory notes, loan agreements, guarantees, and other evidences of indebtedness) and there are no other agreements to which IC or the Subsidiaries is a party or by which IC and the Subsidiaries, or their respective properties are bound (including, without limitation, all mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, pledge agreements, and similar agreements and instruments and all confidentiality agreements). IC and the Subsidiaries hold their respective rights under the Contracts, free and clear of any lien, encumbrance, claim, charge or security interest. 7 2.8 Claims and Proceedings. Except as disclosed on Schedule 2.3 concerning Stockhouse Media Corporation, there are no claims, actions, suits, proceedings, and investigations pending or, to the knowledge of IC threatened against or affecting IC, IC Sub or either of the Subsidiaries or any of their properties or assets, at law or in equity, or before or by any court, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, agency, self regulatory body, or instrumentality. Neither IC nor any Subsidiary has been, and neither IC nor any Subsidiary is now, subject to any order, judgment, decree, stipulation, or consent of any court, governmental body, self-regulatory body, or agency. No inquiry, action, or proceeding has been asserted, instituted, or, to the knowledge of IC, threatened to restrain or prohibit the carrying out of the transactions contemplated by this Plan of Merger or to challenge the validity of such transactions or any part thereof or seeking damages on account thereof. To the knowledge of IC, there is no basis for any such valid claim or action. 2.9 Tax Matters. (a) Each of IC and the Subsidiaries has filed all tax returns required to be filed by it prior to the date hereof in all applicable jurisdictions and has paid, collected and remitted all taxes, customs duties, tax installments, levies, assessments, reassessments, penalties, interest and fines due and payable, collectible or remittable by it at present. All such tax returns properly reflect, and do not in any respect understate, the income, taxable income or the liability for taxes of IC and the Subsidiaries in the relevant period and the liability of IC and the Subsidiaries for the collection, payment and remittance of tax under applicable Tax Laws and Sales Tax Laws. "Tax Laws" shall mean the Tax Act and any applicable provincial, or foreign income taxation statute(s), including without limitation the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as from time to time amended, and any successors thereto. "Tax Act" means the Income Tax Act (Canada), as it may be amended from time to time, and any successor thereto. Any reference herein to a specific section or sections of the Tax Act, or regulations promulgated thereunder, shall be deemed to include a reference to all corresponding provision of future law. "Sales Tax Laws" means the Excise Tax Act (Canada), any applicable goods and services, sales or use taxation statute of a province, and any similar foreign legislation, all as from time to time amended, and any successors thereto. (b) Adequate provision has been made in the IC Financial Statements (as defined in Section 2.13) for all taxes, governmental charges and assessments, including interest and penalties thereon, payable by IC and the Subsidiaries for all periods up to the date of the balance sheets comprising part of the IC Financial Statements. (c) Neither IC nor any Subsidiary is a party to any tax indemnity, allocation or sharing agreement for any taxable year or portion thereof. (d) IC and the Subsidiaries withheld and remitted all amounts required to be withheld and remitted by them in respect of any taxes, governmental charges or assessments in respect of any taxable year or portion thereof up to and including April 30, 2000. 8 (e) There are no actions, suits or other proceedings, investigations or claims in progress or pending and, to the best of IC's belief and knowledge, there are no actions, suits or other proceedings or investigations or claims threatened, against IC or the Subsidiaries in respect of any taxes, governmental charges or assessments. No waivers have been filed by IC or the Subsidiaries with any taxing authority. 2.10 Agents. IC has not designated or appointed any person or other entity to act for it or on its behalf pursuant to any power of attorney or any agency which is presently in effect. 2.11 Financial Records of IC and the Subsidiaries. The books and records of IC and the Subsidiaries fairly and correctly set out and disclose in all material respects, the financial position of IC and the Subsidiaries as at the date thereof and all material financial transactions of the IC and the Subsidiaries have been accurately recorded in such books and records. IC and the Subsidiaries maintain their accounting records off site at c/o Elizabeth Kirkwood, Suite 203, 120 Front Street East, Toronto M5A 4L9. 2.12 Brokers. Except as described on Schedule 2.12, IC has not engaged, or caused any liability to be incurred to, any finder, broker, or sales agent in connection with the execution, delivery, or performance of this Plan of Merger or the transactions contemplated hereby or consummation of the Merger. 2.13 Financial Statements. (a) IC has delivered to API the following financial statements and notes (collectively, the "IC Financial Statements"): (i) The audited consolidated balance sheets of IC and the Subsidiaries as of April 30, 2000 and 2001, and the related audited consolidated income statements, statements of shareholders' equity and statements of cash flows of IC and the Subsidiaries for the years then ended; and (ii) The unaudited consolidated balance sheet of IC and the Subsidiaries as of May 31, 2001 (the "Latest Balance Sheet"), and the related unaudited consolidated income statement of IC and the Subsidiaries for the one month then ended. (b) The IC Financial Statements are complete in all material respects and present fairly the financial position of IC and the Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and (in the case of the financial statements referred to in Section 2.13(a)(i)) cash flows for the periods covered thereby. The IC Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles as approved by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants applicable as of the date calculated ("CGAAP"), on a consistent basis for the periods covered (except that the financial statements referred to in Section 2.13(a)(ii) do not contain footnotes and are subject to normal and recurring year end audit adjustments, which will not, individually or in the aggregate, be material in magnitude). 9 2.14 Absence of Changes. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.14 attached hereto and other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, since May 31, 2001: (a) there has not been any material adverse change in IC or the Subsidiaries' business, condition, assets, liabilities, operations, financial performance or prospects, and, to the knowledge of IC, no event has occurred that will, or could reasonably be expected to, have a material adverse effect on the business, conditions, assets, liabilities, operations, financial performance or prospects (a "Material Adverse Effect") of IC or the Subsidiaries; (b) there has not been any material loss, damage or destruction to, or any material interruption in the use of, any of IC or the Subsidiaries' assets (whether or not covered by insurance); (c) neither IC nor the Subsidiaries have declared, accrued, set aside or paid any dividend or made any other distribution in respect of any shares of capital stock, and have not repurchased, redeemed or otherwise reacquired any shares of capital stock or other securities; (d) neither IC nor the Subsidiaries have sold, issued or authorized the issuance of (i) any capital stock or other security, (ii) any option or right to acquire any capital stock or any other security (except for options described in Schedule 2.3), or (iii) any instrument convertible into or exchangeable for any capital stock or other security; (e) IC and the Subsidiaries have not effected or been a party to any acquisition transaction, recapitalization, reclassification of shares, stock split, reverse stock split or similar transaction; (f) IC and the Subsidiaries have not formed any subsidiary or acquired any equity interest or other interest in any other entity; (g) IC and the Subsidiaries have not (i) entered into or permitted any of the assets owned or used by them to become bound by any material contract or other agreement, or (ii) amended or prematurely terminated, or waived any material right or remedy under any material contract or other agreement, other than the agreement with Stockhouse Media Corporation described in Schedule 2.3; (h) IC and the Subsidiaries have not (i) acquired, leased or licensed any right or other asset from any other person or entity, (ii) sold or otherwise disposed of, or leased or licensed, any right or other asset to any other person or entity, or (iii) waived or relinquished any right, except for immaterial rights or other immaterial assets acquired, leased, licensed or disposed of in the ordinary course of business and consistent with IC or the Subsidiaries' past practices; 10 (i) IC and the Subsidiaries have not made any pledge of any of their assets or otherwise permitted any of their assets to become subject to any encumbrance, except for pledges of immaterial assets made in the ordinary course of business and consistent with IC and the Subsidiaries' past practices; (j) IC and the Subsidiaries have not (i) lent money to any person or entity, or (ii) incurred or guaranteed any indebtedness for borrowed money; (k) IC and the Subsidiaries have not (i) established or adopted any employee benefit plan, (ii) paid any bonus or made any profit-sharing or similar payment to, or increased the amount of wages, salary, commissions, fringe benefits or other compensation or remuneration payable to, any of its directors, officers or employees, or (iii) hired any new employee; (l) IC and the Subsidiaries have not changed any of their methods of accounting or accounting practices in any respect; (m) IC and the Subsidiaries have not commenced or settled any legal proceeding; (n) neither IC nor the Subsidiaries have entered into any material transaction or taken any other material action outside the ordinary course of business or inconsistent with their respective past practices. (o) IC and the Subsidiaries have not agreed to take any of the actions referred to in clauses (a) though (n) above. 2.15 Bank Accounts. Schedule 2.15 attached hereto provides accurate information with respect to each account maintained by or for the benefit of IC or the Subsidiaries at any bank or other financial institution. 2.16 Liabilities. Neither IC nor the Subsidiaries have accrued, contingent or other liabilities of any nature, either matured or unmatured, and whether due or to become due, except for: (a) liabilities identified as such in the liabilities column of the Latest Balance Sheet; (b) accounts payable or accrued salaries that have been incurred by IC or the Subsidiaries since May 31, 2001 in the ordinary course of business and consistent with IC and the Subsidiaries' past practices; and (c) liabilities under the Contracts identified in Schedule 2.7, to the extent the nature and magnitude of such liabilities can be ascertained by reference to the text of such Contracts. 2.17 Related Party Transactions. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.17 attached hereto: (a) no Related Party has any direct or indirect interest in any material asset used in or otherwise relating to the business of IC or the Subsidiaries; (b) no Related Party is indebted to IC or the Subsidiaries and no indebtedness is owed by IC or the Subsidiaries to a Related Party; (c) no Related Party has entered into, or has had any direct or indirect financial interest in, any material Contract, transaction or business dealing involving IC or the Subsidiaries; (d) no Related Party is competing or has at any time since June 6, 2000 competed, directly or indirectly, with IC or the Subsidiaries; and (e) no Related Party has any claim or right against IC or the Subsidiaries. 11 (For purposes of this Section 2.17 each of the following shall be deemed to be a "Related Party": (i) each of the shareholders of IC holding at least 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of IC; (ii) each individual who is, or who has at any time since June 6, 2000 been an officer of IC or the Subsidiaries; (iii) each member of the immediate family of each of the individuals referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above; and (iv) any trust or entity (other than IC and the Subsidiaries) in which any one of the individuals referred to in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) above holds (or in which more than one of such individuals collectively hold), beneficially or otherwise, a material voting proprietary or equity interest.) 2.18 SEC Filings; Financial Statements. (a) IC has delivered to API accurate and complete copies of each report and registration statement filed by IC with the SEC (the "SEC Documents"). As of the time it was filed with the SEC (or, if amended or superceded by a filing prior to the date of this Agreement, then the date of such filing): (i) each of the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") (as the case may be); and (ii) none of the SEC Documents contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. IC has timely filed all required forms, reports, statements and documents with the SEC since its formation, all of which have complied in all material respects with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act. IC is and has been subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and has timely filed with the SEC all periodic reports required to be filed by it pursuant thereto and all reports required to be filed under Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act since November 14, 2000. (b) The consolidated financial statements contained in the SEC Documents: (i) complied as to form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the SEC applicable thereto; (ii) were prepared in accordance with CGAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered, except as may be indicated in the notes to such financial statements and (in the case of unaudited statements) as permitted by Form 6-K or Form 20-F of the SEC, and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain footnotes and are subject to year end audit adjustments; and (iii) fairly present the consolidated financial position of IC and the Subsidiaries as the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of operations of IC and the Subsidiaries for the periods covered thereby. 2.19 Canadian Filings; Financial Statements. (a) IC has delivered to API accurate and complete copies of each report and continuous disclosure documents filed by IC under the Securities Act (Ontario) (the "Canadian Documents"). As of the time it was filed (or, if amended or superceded by a filing prior to the date of this Agreement, then the date of such filing): (i) each of the Canadian Documents complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities 12 Act (Ontario); and (ii) none of the Canadian Documents contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. IC has timely filed all required forms, reports, statements and documents under the Securities Act (Ontario) since June 6, 2000, all of which have complied in all material respects with all applicable requirements of the Securities Act (Ontario). IC is and has been subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Act (Ontario) and has timely filed with the Ontario Securities Commission all periodic reports required to be filed by it pursuant thereto and all reports required to be filed under the Securities Act (Ontario) since June 6, 2000. (b) The consolidated financial statements contained in the Canadian Documents: (i) complied as to form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the Securities Act (Ontario) applicable thereto; (ii) were prepared in accordance with CGAAP, applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered, except as may be indicated in the notes to such financial statements and (in the case of unaudited statements) as permitted by the Securities Act (Ontario), and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain footnotes and are subject to year end audit adjustments; and (iii) fairly present the consolidated financial position of IC and the Subsidiaries as the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of operations of IC and the Subsidiaries for the periods covered thereby. 2.20 Corporate Records. The corporate records and minute books of IC and the Subsidiaries as provided to API or its legal counsel contain complete and accurate copies of minutes of all meetings of corporate actions or written consents by the directors and shareholders of IC and the Subsidiaries in IC's possession and control, including, without limitation, all by-laws and resolutions passed by the board of directors and shareholders of IC and the Subsidiaries in IC's possession and control, held since the incorporation of IC and the Subsidiaries, and all such meetings duly called and held. The shareholders' list maintained by IC's registrar and transfer agent has been provided for review to API and the Shareholders and is, to the best of IC's knowledge, complete and accurate in all respects. 2.21 Continuous Disclosure. IC has made all necessary disclosure and filings in a timely fashion and IC is now a reporting issuer in good standing under the Securities Act (Ontario), and all other applicable securities regulations in the Province of Ontario. IC is also a reporting issuer in good standing with the SEC by virtue of its annual filing of Form 20-F and periodic filings on Form 6- K. IC will use its best efforts to maintain such reporting issuer status up to and including the date of Closing. 2.22 Mining Activities. IC has never brought a mining property into commercial production or carried on an active mining operation pursuant to which it remains obligated or liable in any manner. 13 2.23 Employees; Employee Plans. No employee has made any claim or, to the best of IC's knowledge, has any basis for any action or proceeding against IC or the Subsidiaries, arising out of any statute, ordinance or regulation relating to discrimination in employment or employment practices, harassment, occupational health and safety standards or worker's compensation. Neither IC nor either of the Subsidiaries has made any agreements with any labor union or employee association or made any commitments to or conducted any negotiations with any labor union or employee association with respect to any future agreements. No trade union, council of trade unions, employee bargaining agency or affiliated bargaining agent holds bargaining rights with respect to any of IC or the Subsidiaries' employees by way of certification, interim certification, voluntary recognition, designation or successor rights. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.22, there are no outstanding written or oral employment contracts, sales, services, management or consulting agreements, employee benefit or profit-sharing plans, or any bonus arrangements with any employee of IC or the Subsidiaries, nor are there any outstanding oral contracts of employment which are not terminable on the giving of reasonable notice in accordance with applicable law. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.22, there are no welfare, pension or retirement plans established by or for IC or the Subsidiaries for the employees of IC or the Subsidiaries and neither IC nor any Subsidiary is obligated to provide any benefit to any employee of IC or the Subsidiaries, including without limitation, upon the retirement of any employee of IC or the Subsidiaries. IL Nevada does not have and since its formation has not had any "employee pension benefit plans" as such term is defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA or "employee welfare benefit plans" as such term is defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA. 2.24 Insurance. IC does not currently own any material insurable assets and does not currently maintain any policies of insurance. 2.25 Intellectual Property Rights. Neither IC nor the Subsidiaries are currently or on Closing will be infringing any patent, trade mark, trade name, copyright, proprietary or similar right, domestic or foreign, of any other person or entity. Either IC or the Subsidiaries, as the case may be, has the sole and exclusive right to use all registered service marks, registered copyrights, trade names, industrial designs, trade marks, and patents, both domestic and foreign, which are owned or used by IC or the Subsidiaries and the same are in good standing and duly registered in all appropriate offices to preserve the right thereof and thereto. There are neither any royalty payments nor license fees payable to or by IC or the Subsidiaries nor any license, registered user or other agreements in respect thereof. 2.26 Website. The only business activities of IC and the Subsidiaries is the operation of the financial website located at investorlinks.com. ARTICLE III ----------- REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF API ------------------------------------- API (with respect to itself and its predecessor, a New York Corporation, hereby represents and warrants to IC as follows (with the understanding that IC is relying materially on each such representation and warranty in entering into and performing this Plan of Merger): 14 3.1 Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of API consists of 100,000 shares of API Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which 197 shares are issued and outstanding and held of record by the persons set forth on Schedule 3.1. All such issued and outstanding shares of API Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable. None of such shares of API Common Stock were issued in violation of any preemptive or preferential rights of any person. 3.2 Issuance of Shares. There are no authorized or outstanding warrants, options, or rights of any kind to acquire from API any equity or debt securities of API or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity or debt securities of API. 3.3 Due Organization. API is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted. Complete and correct copies of the certificate of incorporation and by-laws of API and all amendments thereto have been delivered to IC and have been certified by the Secretary of API. 3.4 Subsidiaries. API does not directly or indirectly have (or possess any options or other rights to acquire) any subsidiaries or any direct or indirect ownership interests in any person, business, corporation, partnership, associations, joint venture, trust, or other entity. 3.5 Due Authorization. API has the full power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Plan of Merger. This Plan of Merger has been, and each other document or instrument executed and delivered by API in connection with this Plan of Merger will be, duly authorized, executed, and delivered by API. This Plan of Merger constitutes, and each other such document or instrument when executed and delivered will constitute, a valid and binding agreement of API enforceable against API in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Plan of Merger and the consummation of the Merger by API will not (a) violate any federal, state, county, or local law, rule, or regulation applicable to API or its properties, (b) violate or conflict with, or permit the cancellation of, any agreement to which API is a party, or by which it or its properties are bound, or result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge, or encumbrance upon any of such properties, (c) permit the acceleration of the maturity of any indebtedness of, or indebtedness secured by the property of API or (d) violate or conflict with any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of API. No action, consent, or approval of, or filing with, any governmental authority is required in connection with the execution, delivery, or performance of this Plan of Merger (or any agreement or other document executed in connection herewith) by API or consummation of the Merger by API. The issuance by IC of the Exchange Shares, Warrants and Warrant Stock to the holders of Common Stock of API, will not result in the loss of any regulatory consent, license, approval, order, authorization or registration materially benefiting API. 3.6 Compliance with Laws. API has complied in all material respects, and is in compliance in all material respects, with all laws, regulations, and orders applicable to it and have filed with the proper authorities all statements and 15 reports required by the laws, regulations, and orders to which API or its properties are subject. No claim has been made by any governmental authority or regulatory body (and, to the knowledge of API, no such claim is anticipated) to the effect that the business conducted by API fails to comply, in any respect, with any law, rule, regulation, or ordinance. API is duly licensed, registered or qualified in each jurisdiction in which API owns or leases property or carries on its business, to enable API's business to be carried on as now conducted and its property and assets to be owned, leased and operated, and all such licenses, registrations and qualifications are valid and subsisting and in good standing and none of the same contains any burdensome term, provision, condition or limitation which has or may have an adverse effect on the operation of API's business. 3.7 Contracts and Agreements. Schedule 3.7 attached hereto sets forth all material agreements, leases and other arrangements of API, whether written or oral, pending and/or executory, to or by which API is bound or affected (the "API Contracts"). Other than the API Contracts, API is not a party to any written or oral contracts, commitments, leases, and other agreements (including, without limitation, promissory notes, loan agreements, guarantees, and other evidences of indebtedness) and there are no other agreements to which API is a party or by which API, or its properties are bound (including, without limitation, all mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, pledge agreements, and similar agreements and instruments and all confidentiality agreements). API holds its rights under the API Contracts, free and clear of any lien, encumbrance, claim, charge or security interest. 3.8 Claims and Proceedings. There are no claims, actions, suits, proceedings, and investigations pending or, to the knowledge of API threatened, against or affecting API or any of its properties or assets, at law or in equity, or before or by any court, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, agency, or instrumentality. API has not been, and API is not now, subject to any order, judgment, decree, stipulation, or consent of any court, governmental body, or agency. No inquiry, action, or proceeding has been asserted, instituted, or, to the knowledge of API, threatened to restrain or prohibit the carrying out of the transactions contemplated by this Plan of Merger or to challenge the validity of such transactions or any part thereof or seeking damages on account thereof. To the knowledge of API, there is no basis for any such valid claim or action. 3.9 Taxes. All returns ("Returns") for federal, foreign, state, county and local income, gross receipts, excise, property, franchise, license, sales, use, withholding, and other tax ("Taxes") which were required to be filed by API on or before the date hereof have been filed within the time and in the manner provided by law, and all such Returns are true and correct and accurately reflect the Tax liabilities of API . All Taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest which have become due pursuant to such Returns have been paid. API has not executed any presently effective waiver or extension of any statute of limitations against assessments and collection of Taxes. There are no pending or threatened claims, assessments, notices, proposals to assess, deficiencies, or audits (collectively, "API Tax Actions") with respect to any Taxes owed or allegedly owed by API. To the knowledge of API there is no basis for any API Tax Actions. API's federal income tax returns have not been audited, and no Taxes are payable by API. There are no tax liens on any of the assets of API. API is not a party to any tax sharing agreement with any person. 16 3.10 Agents. API has not designated or appointed any person or other entity to act for it or on its behalf pursuant to any power of attorney or any agency which is presently in effect. 3.11 Financial Records of API. The books and records of API fairly and correctly set out and disclose in all material respects, the financial position of API as at the date thereof and all material financial transactions of the API have been accurately recorded in such books and records. API does not have any of its records, systems, controls, data or information recorded, stored, maintained, operated or otherwise wholly or partly dependent upon or held by any means (including any electronic, mechanical or photographic process, whether computerized or not) which (including all means of access thereto and therefrom) are not under the exclusive ownership and direct control of API and, at Closing, API will have originals or copies of all such records, systems, controls, date or information in its possession or control. 3.12 Brokers. API has not engaged, or caused any liability to be incurred to, any finder, broker, or sales agent in connection with the execution, delivery, or performance of this Plan of Merger or the transactions contemplated hereby or consummation of the Merger. 3.13 Financial Statements. (a) API has delivered to IC the following financial statements and notes (collectively, the "API Financial Statements"): (i) The audited balance sheets of API as of May 31, 2001 and the related audited income statements, statements of shareholders' equity and statements of cash flows of API for the year then ended. (b) The API Financial Statements are complete in all material respects and present fairly the financial position of API as of the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods covered thereby. API Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied for the periods covered. 3.14 Absence of Changes. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.14 attached hereto, since May 31, 2001: (a) there has not been any material adverse change in API's business, condition, assets, liabilities, operations, financial performance or prospects, and, to the knowledge of API, no event has occurred that will, or could reasonably be expected to, have a material adverse effect on the business, conditions, assets, liabilities, operations, financial performance or prospects (a "Material Adverse Effect") of API; (b) there has not been any material loss, damage or destruction to, or any material interruption in the use of, any of API's assets (whether or not covered by insurance); 17 (c) API has not declared, accrued, set aside or paid any dividend or made any other distribution in respect of any shares of capital stock, and has not repurchased, redeemed or otherwise reacquired any shares of capital stock or other securities; (d) API has not sold, issued or authorized the issuance of (i) any capital stock or other security except for 97 shares of API Common Stock issued to certain of the persons set forth on Schedule 3.1 pursuant to that certain Convertible Promissory Note dated April 1, 2001 in the principal amount of $1,265,492, (ii) any option or right to acquire any capital stock or any other security, or (iii) any instrument convertible into or exchangeable for any capital stock or other security; (e) other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, API has not effected or been a party to any acquisition transaction, recapitalization, reclassification of shares, stock split, reverse stock split or similar transaction; (f) API has not formed any subsidiary or acquired any equity interest or other interest in any other entity; (g) API has not made any capital expenditure which, when added to all other capital expenditures made on behalf of API since May 31, 2001, exceeds $25,000; (h) API has not (i) entered into or permitted any of the assets owned or used by them to become bound by any contract or other agreement, or (ii) amended or prematurely terminated, or waived any material right or remedy under any contract or other agreement; (i) API has not (i) acquired, leased or licensed any right or other asset from any other person or entity, (ii) sold or otherwise disposed of, or leased or licensed, any right or other asset to any other person or entity, or (iii) waived or relinquished any right, except for immaterial rights or other immaterial assets acquired, leased, licensed or disposed of in the ordinary course of business and consistent with API's past practices; (j) API has not written off as uncollectible, or established any extraordinary reserve with respect to, any account receivable or other indebtedness in excess of $3,000; (k) API has not made any pledge of any of their assets or otherwise permitted any of their assets to become subject to any encumbrance, except for pledges of immaterial assets made in the ordinary course of business and consistent with API's past practices; (l) API has not (i) lent money to any person or entity, or (ii) incurred or guaranteed any indebtedness for borrowed money; (m) API has not (i) established or adopted any employee benefit plan, (ii) paid any bonus or made any profit-sharing or similar payment to, or increased the amount of wages, salary, commissions, fringe benefits or other compensation or remuneration payable to, any of its directors, officers or employees, or (iii) hired any new employee; 18 (n) API has not changed its methods of accounting or accounting practices in any respect; (o) API has not commenced or settled any legal proceeding; (p) API has not entered into any material transaction or taken any other material action outside the ordinary course of business or inconsistent with their respective past practices. (q) API has not agreed to take any of the actions referred to in clauses (a) though (p) above. 3.15 Bank Accounts; Receivables. Schedule 3.15 attached hereto provides accurate information with respect to each account maintained by or for the benefit of API at any bank or other financial institution. 3.16 Liabilities. API has not accrued, contingent or other liabilities of any nature, either matured or unmatured, and whether due or to become due, except for: (a) liabilities identified as such in API Financials; (b) accounts payable or accrued salaries that have been incurred by API since May 31, 2001 in the ordinary course of business and consistent with API's past practices; and (c) liabilities under the API Contracts identified in Schedule 3.7, to the extent the nature and magnitude of such liabilities can be ascertained by reference to the text of such API Contracts. 3.17 Related Party Transactions. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.17 attached hereto: (a) no Related Party has any direct or indirect interest in any material asset used in or otherwise relating to the business of API; (b) no Related Party is indebted to API and no indebtedness is owed by API to a Related Party; (c) no Related Party has entered into, or has had any direct or indirect financial interest in, any material contract, transaction or business dealing involving API; (d) no Related Party is competing or has at any time since June 6, 2000 competed, directly or indirectly, with API; and (e) no Related Party has any claim or right against API. (For purposes of this Section 3.17 each of the following shall be deemed to be a "Related Party": (i) each of the Shareholders; (ii) each individual who is, or who has at any time since June 6, 2000 been an officer of API; (iii) each member of the immediate family of each of the individuals referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above; and (iv) any trust or entity (other than API) in which any one of the individuals referred to in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) above holds (or in which more than one of such individuals collectively hold), beneficially or otherwise, a material voting proprietary or equity interest.) 3.18 Corporate Records. The corporate records and minute books of API as provided to IC or its legal counsel contain the complete and accurate copies of all meetings of corporate actions or written consents by the directors and shareholders of API in API's possession or control, including, without limitation, all by-laws and resolutions passed by the board of directors and shareholders of API in API's possession or control and API's shareholder list. 19 3.19 Employees. No employee has made any claim or, to the best of API's knowledge, has any basis for any action or proceeding against API, arising out of any statute, ordinance or regulation relating to discrimination in employment or employment practices, harassment, occupational health and safety standards or worker's compensation. API has not made any agreements with any labor union or employee association nor made any commitments to or conducted any negotiations with any labor union or employee association with respect to any future agreements. No trade union, council of trade unions, employee bargaining agency or affiliated bargaining agent holds bargaining rights with respect to any of API's employees by way of certification, interim certification, voluntary recognition, designation or successor rights. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.19 there are no outstanding written or oral employment contracts, sales, services, management or consulting agreements, employee benefit or profit- sharing plans, or any bonus arrangements with any employee of API, nor are there any outstanding oral contracts of employment which are not terminable on the giving of reasonable notice in accordance with applicable law. 3.20 Insurance. Set forth in Schedule 3.20 attached hereto is a complete list of all policies of insurance held by API. 3.21 ERISA Compliance. The "employee pension benefit plans," as such term is defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA, which API sponsors, or to which it is obligated to contribute (the "API Pension Plan") consist solely of the API Electronics 401(k) Plan. Any employer contribution accrued with respect to, or required to be made to, the API Pension Plan on or before the date hereof has been made. None of API, any officer of API or any of the employee benefit plans of API which are subject to ERISA, including the API Pension Plan, or any trusts created thereunder, or any trustee or administrator thereof, has engaged in a "prohibited transaction," as such term is defined in Section 4975 of the Code or Sections 406 or 407 of ERISA, which could subject API, any officer of API, any of such plans, or any such trusts to any material tax or penalty on prohibited transactions imposed by such Section 4975 of the Code or which would have a material adverse effect on API. API is not obligated to provide any benefit to any retiree from API under any of the "employee welfare benefit plans," as such term is defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA, which API sponsors, or to which it is obligated to contribute. API is not and has not been a contributing employer to any "multi-employer plan", as defined in ERISA. ARTICLE IV ---------- API, IC AND IC SUB ACTIVITIES ----------------------------- Between the date hereof and the first to occur of (i) the Effective Time of the Merger or (ii) the termination of this Agreement, none of API, IC or IC Sub, or the Subsidiaries shall: (a) amend its articles of incorporation or by- laws, (b) engage any employees, (c) make or commit itself to make any capital expenditures, (d) issue any shares of capital stock, other than pursuant to currently existing options and warrants as set forth on Schedule 2.3, (e) engage in any business activity of any type, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices (f) enter into any agreement of any type or nature, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices or (g) incur any liabilities, whether fixed or contingent, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices. 20 ARTICLE V --------- CONDITIONS TO CLOSING --------------------- 5.1 Conditions to Obligation of IC . The obligations of IC to consummate the Merger are subject to the fulfillment of each of the following conditions: (a) The representations and warranties of API contained in this Plan of Merger shall be true and correct at and as of the Closing with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made at the time of the Closing; and IC shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, signed by an executive officer of API to the foregoing effect. (b) No action or proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened for the purpose or with the possible effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Plan of Merger or seeking damages on account thereof. (c) All consents and approvals required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Plan of Merger, if any, shall have been obtained. (d) All necessary action (corporate or otherwise) shall have been taken by API and its directors and stockholders to authorize, approve, and adopt this Plan of Merger and the consummation and performance of the Merger, and IC shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, of an executive officer of API, to the foregoing effect. (e) Except for the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, all action will have been taken, and all necessary third-party consents will have been obtained to enable API to consummate the Merger. (f) IC shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to IC of the requisite approval of the stockholders of API of this Plan of Merger and the Merger. (g) IC shall have received evidence satisfactory to IC from each of the Shareholders that each owns their respective shares of API Common Stock free and clear, and that such shares may be validly and effectively transferred to IC under the terms of this Agreement. (h) IC shall have received a certificate signed by the Secretary of API on behalf of API certifying as to the total number of shares of API Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the date of the Closing. (i) API shall deliver to IC at the Closing a favorable opinion of their attorneys in form satisfactory to the attorneys for API and the Shareholders, that: (i) they have acted as counsel to API in connection with this transaction; 21 (ii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a breach of any term or provision of or constitute a default under the articles of incorporation or by-laws of API nor to the best of the knowledge of such attorneys, any indenture, agreement, instrument, license, or permit to which API is a party or by which it is bound, nor, to the best of the knowledge of such counsel, will the consummation of such transactions accelerate any commitment or obligation of API or result in the creation of any lien or encumbrance upon any of the assets or property of API; (iii) to the best of such attorneys' knowledge, API has outstanding no options, convertible securities, warrants or other convertible obligations, agreements or other commitments to allot, reserve, set aside, create, issue or sell any securities or any of its unissued share capital; (iv) API has the full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and all corporate action necessary to authorize the performance by the Purchaser of its obligations under this Agreement, has been duly taken, and the Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of API enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to usual qualifications respecting equitable remedies and creditors' rights; and (v) such other matters as counsel for API or the Shareholders may consider advisable, acting reasonably. 5.2 Conditions to Obligations of API. The obligations of API and Shareholders to consummate the Merger is subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions: (a) The representations and warranties of IC contained in this Plan of Merger shall be true and correct at and as of the Closing with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made at the time of the Closing and API shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of IC to the foregoing effect. (b) IC shall have, as of the Closing Date, cash or cash equivalents, net of all liabilities other than the contingent liability to Stockhouse Media Corporation described on Schedule 2.3, of at least Cdn. $1,800,000, except as otherwise agreed by API in writing. (c) No action or proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened for the purpose or with the possible effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Plan of Merger or seeking damages on account thereof. (d) All consents and approvals required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Plan of Merger, if any, shall have been obtained. 22 (e) All necessary action (corporate or otherwise) shall have been taken by API and its directors and stockholders to authorize, approve, and adopt this Plan of Merger and the consummation and performance of the Merger, and IC shall have received a certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, of an executive officer of API, to the foregoing effect. (f) Except for filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, all action will have been taken and all necessary third-party consents will have been obtained, to enable IC to consummate the Merger. (g) API shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to API of the requisite approval of the stockholders of IC and IC Sub of this Plan of Merger and the Merger. (h) API shall have received a certificate signed by the Secretary of IC on behalf of IC certifying as to the total number of shares of IC Common Stock and IC Special Shares and Preferred Shares issued and outstanding and the number of options, warrants and similar rights to purchase capital stock of IC outstanding as of the date of the Closing. (i) IC shall deliver to API and the Shareholders at the Closing a favorable opinion of their attorneys in form satisfactory to the attorneys for API and the Shareholders, that: (i) they have acted as counsel to IC, IC Sub and the Subsidiaries in connection with this transaction; (ii) each of IC and IL Canada is a corporation incorporated and validly subsisting under the laws of the Providence of Ontario, IL Nevada is a corporation incorporated and validly subsisting under the laws of the State of Nevada and IL Sub is a corporation incorporated and validly subsisting under the laws of the State of Delaware; (iii) all necessary corporate actions and proceedings have been taken by IC to permit the due and valid issuance by IC of the Exchange Shares and the Warrants to the Shareholders at the Closing and upon the completion of the transactions contemplated hereunder, such shares and Warrants will be issued and outstanding as fully paid and non-assessable; (iv) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in a breach of any term or provision of or constitute a default under the constating documents, by-laws or resolutions of IC, IC Sub or the Subsidiaries nor to the best of the knowledge of such counsel, any indenture, agreement, instrument, license, permit or understanding to which IC, IC Sub or a Subsidiary is a party or by which it is bound, nor, to the best of the knowledge of such counsel, will the consummation of such transactions accelerate any commitment or obligation of IC, IC Sub or the Subsidiaries or result in the creation of any lien or encumbrance upon any of the assets or property of IC, IC Sub or the Subsidiaries; 23 (v) the execution and delivery of this Agreement by IC and IC Sub has not breached and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not cause IC to be in breach of laws of the Province of Ontario and of Canada applicable therein; (vi) to the best of its knowledge, except as set forth on the certificate described in (h) above, IC has outstanding no options, convertible securities, warrants or other convertible obligations, agreements or other commitments to allot, reserve, set aside, create, issue or sell any securities or any of its unissued share capital; (vii) IC has the full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and all corporate action necessary to authorize the performance by the Purchaser of its obligations under this Agreement, has been duly taken, and the Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of IC enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to usual qualifications respecting equitable remedies and creditors' rights; (viii) the authorized capital of IC consists of an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of special shares, of which immediately prior to the issuance of the Exchange Shares, 4,393,007 common shares, subject to rounding adjustments, and no special shares or preference shares have been duly issued and are outstanding as fully paid and non-assessable shares of IC; (ix) the Exchange Shares and Warrants have been duly issued under section 72(l)(j) of the Securities Act (Ontario) and the Exchange Shares are validly issued as fully paid and non-assessable shares in the capital stock of IC and the Warrants are validly issued in accordance with the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). The Warrant Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants has been duly reserved for issuance upon such exercise, and when issued in accordance with the terms of the Warrants, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable; (x) to the best of its knowledge, IC is a reporting issuer not in default of any of the requirements of the Securities Act (Ontario), or the Exchange Act or the Securities Act as at the Closing Date; and (xi) such other matter as counsel for API or the Shareholders may consider advisable, acting reasonably. In rendering such opinion, such counsel may, to the extent that they do not have knowledge of any facts to the contrary, rely with respect to subclause (ix) above upon a certified list of the shareholders of IC prepared by IC's transfer agent, Equity Transfer Services Inc. and upon statutory declarations and certificates of an officer of IC as may be reasonable in the circumstances. 24 (i) Directors. Upon Closing the Board of Directors of IC shall be comprised of Thomas W. Mills, Phillip DeZwirek, Jason DeZwirek, who are designees of API, and James C. Cassina and Sandra J. Hall, who are designees of IC. 5.3 Conditions Subsequent to Obligation of IC and API. The obligations, other than as described in this Section 5.3, of IC and API hereunder shall be of no force and effect and this Plan of Merger (other than as set forth in this Section 5.3) shall be of no force and effect if the Merger is not effective by 11:59 p.m., New York City time on December 15, 2001, unless all parties hereto agree to an extension. In such event, the transactions that have been effected pursuant to this Plan of Merger shall be unwound and this Plan of Merger shall be of no force and effect including, without limitation, with respect to all representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnification provisions. ARTICLE VI ---------- TERMINATION ----------- This Plan of Merger may be terminated prior to the Closing by the mutual consent of IC and API. ARTICLE VII ----------- INDEMNIFICATION --------------- 7.1 Indemnification. API agrees to indemnify and hold harmless IC, the Subsidiaries, and each stockholder, officer, director, employee, and affiliate of IC and the Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Indemnified IC Parties") from and against any and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) (collectively, "Indemnified Costs") which any of the Indemnified IC Parties may sustain, or to which any of the Indemnified IC Parties may be subjected, arising out of any breach or default by API of or under any of the representations, warranties, agreements, or other provisions of this Plan of Merger or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith (including, without limitation, the certificates to be delivered pursuant to Sections 5.1(a) and (e) hereof), and IC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless API and each stockholder, officer, director, employee, and affiliate of API (collectively, the "Indemnified API Parties", and, together with the Indemnified IC Parties, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against Indemnified Costs which any Indemnified API Party may sustain, or to which any of the Indemnified API Parties may be subjected, arising out of any breach or default by IC of or under any of the representations, warranties, agreements, or other provisions of this Plan of Merger or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith (including, without limitation, the certificates to be delivered pursuant to Sections 5.2(a) and (c) hereof). The right to indemnification under this Section VII shall survive the Merger. 7.2 Defense of Third-Party Claims. An Indemnified Party shall give prompt written notice to API or IC (an "Indemnifying Party"), as the case may be, of the commencement or assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party (collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which such 25 Indemnified Party shall seek indemnification hereunder. Any failure so to notify an Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability that it may have to such Indemnified Party under this Article VII unless the failure to give such notice materially and adversely prejudices such Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Parties shall have the right to assume control of the defense of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such third-party action on such terms as they deem appropriate; provided, however, that: (a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own expense, to participate in the defense of such third-party action; (b) The Indemnifying Parties shall obtain the prior written approval of the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the validity of such third- party action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a result of such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive or other equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party, such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment could have a material adverse effect on its business or, in the case of an Indemnified Party who is a natural person, on his or her assets or interests; (c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such third-party action; and (d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to control (but shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense of such third- party action), and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have control over its counsel in the defense or settlement of any third-party action applicable to it (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the defense within a reasonable length of time or (ii) if the Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party have materially different defenses to such third-party action and a conflict of interest would exist for a single firm of attorneys to represent both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall make no settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment which would give rise to liability on the part of any Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article VII and, in connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and appeals as may be reasonably requested. 7.3 Direct Claims. In any case in which an Indemnified Party seeks indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 7.2 hereof because no third-party action is involved, the Indemnified Party shall notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which he, she, or it claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof. The failure of the Indemnified Party to exercise promptness in such notification shall not amount to a waiver of such claim unless the resulting delay materially prejudices the position of the Indemnifying Party with respect to such claim. 26 ARTICLE VIII ------------ MISCELLANEOUS ------------- 8.1 Prior Agreements, Amendments, and Waivers. This Plan of Merger (together with the documents delivered pursuant hereto) supersedes all prior documents, understandings, and agreements, oral or written, relating to this transaction and constitutes the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any modification or amendment to, or waiver of, any provision of this Plan of Merger (or any document delivered pursuant to this Plan of Merger unless otherwise expressly provided therein) may be made only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against whom enforcement thereof is sought. 8.2 Successors and Assigns. None of IC Sub's, IC 's or API's rights or obligations under this Plan of Merger may be assigned. Any assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void. Subject to the preceding sentences of this Section 8.2, the provisions of this Plan of Merger (and, unless otherwise expressly provided therein, of any document delivered pursuant to this Plan of Merger) shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 8.3 Expenses. IC and IC Sub shall pay all of their costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Plan of Merger. API shall pay all of its costs and expenses of API in connection with this Plan of Merger. The Shareholders shall pay all of their respective costs and expenses in connection with this Plan of Merger. 8.4 Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Plan of Merger is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws, such provision shall be fully severable, this Plan of Merger shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Plan of Merger, and the remaining provisions of this Plan of Merger shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this Plan of Merger. 8.5 Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of any party in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder or under any of the documents delivered in connection with this Plan of Merger shall operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, nor privilege preclude any other or future exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. 8.6 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under this Plan of Merger (and, unless otherwise expressly provided therein, under any document delivered pursuant to this Plan of Merger) shall be given in writing and shall be deemed received (a) when personally delivered to the relevant party at its address as set forth below, (b) if sent by nationally recognized overnight courier service, on the next business day following the date when timely tendered to such service, delivery prepaid, or (c) if sent by mail, on 27 the third (3rd) business day following the date when deposited in the United States mail, certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the relevant party at its address indicated below: API: Phillip DeZwirek 505 University Avenue Suite 1400 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X3 Canada With a copy to: Sugar, Friedberg & Felsenthal 30 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2600 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Attn: Leslie J. Weiss, Esq. IC: InvestorLinks.com, Inc. Suite 301 2 Adelaide Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 1L6 Canada With a copy to: Wayne Egan Weir Foulds LLP Suite 1600, The Exchange Tower P.O. Box 480 130 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5X 1J5 Canada Each party may change its or his address for purposes of this Section 8.6 by proper notice to the other parties. 8.7 Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants. The representations, and warranties made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing for a period of twenty-four (24) months. 8.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as otherwise contemplated by Article VII hereof, no person or entity not a party to this Plan of Merger shall be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary hereunder or entitled to any rights hereunder. 8.9 Governing Law. This Plan of Merger shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. 28 8.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be effective only upon delivery and thereafter shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall be taken to be one and the same instrument, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had all signed the same signature page. Any signature page of this Agreement may be detached from any counterpart of this Agreement without impairing the legal effect of any signatures thereon and may be attached to another counterpart of this Agreement identical in form hereto but having attached to it one or more additional signature pages. ARTICLE IX ---------- SHAREHOLDER REPRESENTATIONS --------------------------- Each Shareholder that resides in the United States hereby represents and warrants, severally and not jointly, that as of the Closing: 9.1 Authorization. Such Shareholder has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, which constitutes such Shareholder's valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable in accordance with its terms except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws or court decisions of general application affecting enforcement of creditors rights generally or (ii) as limited by laws or court decisions relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies or equitable principles of general applicability. 9.2 Purchase Entirely for Own Account. This Agreement is made with each Shareholder in reliance upon such Shareholder's representation to IC, which by such Shareholder's execution of this Agreement such Shareholder hereby confirms, that the Shareholder and the Warrants to be received by such Shareholder and the Warrant Shares (collectively, the "Securities") will be acquired for investment for such Shareholder's own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that such Shareholder has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. By executing this Agreement, each Shareholder further represents that such Shareholder does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person, with respect to any of the Securities. In particular, each Shareholder acknowledges that IC is entering into this Agreement, and will not be registering or qualifying the offer or sale of the IC Common Stock and Warrants under the Ontario, United States state or United States federal securities laws, in reliance upon the truth and accuracy of such Shareholder's representations and warranties in this Article 9. 9.3 Disclosure of Information. Such Shareholder further represents that he has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the IC regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the IC Common Stock and Warrants and the business, properties, prospects and financial condition of IC. The foregoing, however, does not limit or modify the representations and warranties of IC in Article II of this Agreement or the right of such Shareholder to rely thereon. 9.4 Investment Experience. Such Shareholder has previously invested in securities of small businesses and companies in the early stages of development and acknowledges that he is able to fend for himself, can bear the economic risk of his investment, and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that he is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in the IC Common Stock and Warrants. Such Shareholder is able to bear the economic risk of any investment in the IC Common Stock and Warrants for an indefinite period of time. 29 9.5 Residence. Thomas W. Mills is a New York resident and TIC is a Delaware Corporation. The other shareholders reside outside of the United States. 9.6 Restricted Securities. Each Shareholder residing in the United States understands that the Securities are characterized as "restricted securities" under the United States federal securities laws inasmuch as the Securities are being acquired from IC in a transaction not involving registration or a public offering and that under such laws and applicable regulations such Securities may be resold in the United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, only in certain limited circumstances. In this connection, such Shareholder represents that he is familiar with SEC Rule 144, as presently in effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Securities Act 1933. * * * * * IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Plan of Merger in one or more counterparts (all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement) as of the day and year first above written. IC: API: ---- ---- INVESTORLINKS.COM INC. API ELECTRONICS, INC By:_________________________ By:____________________________ Its:_______________________ Its:__________________________ IC SUB: ------- API ACQUISITION CORP. By:_________________________ Its:_______________________ SHAREHOLDERS: ------------- GREEN DIAMOND CORP. By:_________________________ _______________________________ Thomas W. Mills Its:_______________________ 30 TECHNAPOWER INDUSTRIES SELOZ GESTION & FINANCE SA CORPORATION By:_________________________ By:____________________________ Its:_______________________ Its:__________________________ MING CAPITAL ENTERPRISES INC. SHANGRI-LA INVESTMENTS INC. By:_________________________ By:____________________________ Its:_______________________ Its:__________________________ PRIVATE INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD. PARTNER MARKETING AG By:_________________________ By:____________________________ Its:_______________________ Its:__________________________ CCD CONSULTING COMMERCE DISTRIBUTION AG By:_________________________ Its:_______________________ HAPI HANDELS-UND BETEILIGUNGSQESELLSCHAFT MBH By:_________________________ Its:_______________________ SCHEDULE 1 EXHIBIT "A" FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE WA -#. . A WARRANTS EXERCISABLE FOR COMMON SHARES OF API Electronics Group Inc. EXERCISABLE BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (TORONTO TIME) ON THE 28th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2003, AFTER WHICH TIME THIS WARRANT CERTIFICATE WILL BE NULL AND VOID COMMON SHARE PURCHASE WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON SHARES OF API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. (Amalgamated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario)) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT, for value received, ., (the "Holder") is entitled, subject to adjustment, to purchase at any time before 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on the 28th day of February, 2003 (the "Expiry Time") fully paid and non-assessable common shares ("Shares") in the capital of API Electronics Group Inc. (the "Company") as constituted on the date at an exercise price of US $0.45, on the basis of one (1) Share for each of the . Warrants evidenced hereby. The Warrants represented hereby shall be deemed to be so surrendered only upon receipt thereof by the Company at the office specified below and shall be surrendered only by personal delivery, courier or prepaid registered mail. Shares will not be issued pursuant to any Warrants if the issuance of such Shares would constitute a violation of the securities laws of any jurisdiction. 1. After the Expiry Time, all rights under any Warrants evidenced hereby, in respect of which the right of subscription and purchase herein provided shall not theretofore have been exercised, shall wholly cease and terminate and such Warrants shall be void and of no value or effect. 2. The Holder may exercise the right of purchase herein provided for by surrendering or delivering to the Company prior to the Expiry Time at its principal office (a) this certificate, with the Subscription duly completed and executed by the holder or its legal representative or attorney, duly appointed by an instrument in writing in form and manner satisfactory to the Company, and (b) either: (1) cash or a certified cheque, money order or bank draft payable to or to the order of the Company in lawful money of Canada at par in the province of Ontario, in an amount equal to the Exercise Price multiplied by the number of Shares for which subscription is being made (the "Aggregate Exercise Price"); or (2) the surrender to the Company of debt or equity securities of the Company having a Market Price equal to the Aggregate Exercise Price of the Common Stock being purchased upon such exercise or (3) a written notice to the Company that the Purchaser is exercising the Warrant (or a portion thereof) by authorizing the Company to withhold from issuance a number of shares of Common Stock 2 issuable upon such exercise of the Warrant which when multiplied by the Market Price of the Common Stock is equal to the Aggregate Exercise Price (and such withheld shares shall no longer be issuable under this Warrant). Any warrant certificate, certified cheque, money order or bank draft referred to in this Section 2 shall be deemed to be surrendered only upon delivery thereof to the Company at its principal office in the manner provided in section 14 hereof. 3. Upon such delivery and payment as aforesaid, the Company shall cause to be issued to the Holder hereof the Shares subscribed for not exceeding those which such Holder is entitled to purchase pursuant to this certificate and the Holder hereof shall become a shareholder of the Company in respect of such shares with effect from the date of such delivery and payment and shall be entitled to delivery of a certificate or certificates evidencing such shares and the Company shall cause such certificate or certificates to be mailed to the Holder hereof at the address or addresses specified in such subscription within five (5) business days of such delivery and payment. The issuance of certificates for Shares upon exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the Holder (or an person having been duly assigned the Warrant) for any issuance tax in respect thereof or other cost incurred by the Company in connection with such exercise and the related issuance of Shares. The Company shall take all such actions as are necessary in order to ensure that each Share issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall upon payment of the Exercise Price therefor, be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all liens, charges and encumbrances with respect to the issuance thereof. The Company shall not close its books against the transfer of this Warrant or of any Share issued or issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant in any manner which interferes with the timely exercise of this Warrant. The Company shall assist and cooperate with the Holder (or an person having been duly assigned the Warrant) required to make any governmental filings or obtain any governmental approval prior to or in connection with any exercise of this Warrant (including, without limitation, making any filings required to be made by the Company). 4. The Holder may subscribe for and purchase a number of Shares less than the number it is entitled to purchase pursuant to this certificate. In the event of any such subscription and purchase prior to the Expiry Time, the Holder shall in addition be entitled to receive, without charge, a new warrant certificate in respect of the balance of the Shares of which it was entitled to purchase pursuant to this certificate and which were then not purchased. 5. Notwithstanding any adjustments provided for in section 8 hereof or otherwise, the Company shall not be required upon the exercise of any Warrants, to issue fractional Shares in satisfaction of its obligations hereunder. To the extent that the Holder would be entitled to purchase a fraction of a Share, such right may be exercised in respect of such fraction only in combination with other rights which in the aggregate entitle the Holder to purchase a whole number of Shares. 3 6. Nothing in this certificate or in the holding of a Warrant evidenced hereby shall be construed as conferring upon the Holder any right or interest whatsoever as a shareholder of the Company. 7. The Company covenants and agrees that (a) so long as any Warrants evidenced hereby remain outstanding, it shall reserve and there shall remain unissued out of its authorized capital a sufficient number of Shares to satisfy the right of purchase herein provided for should the Holder determine to exercise its rights in respect of all the Shares for the time being called for by such outstanding Warrants, and (b) all Shares which shall be issued upon the exercise of the right to purchase herein provided for, upon payment thereof of the amount at which such Shares may at the time be purchased pursuant to the provisions hereof, shall be issued as fully paid and non-assessable Shares and the holders thereof shall not be liable to the Company or to its creditors in respect thereof. 8. The Exercise Price and the number of Shares purchasable upon exercise of the Warrants evidenced hereby shall be subject to adjustment from time to time in the events and in the manner provided as follows: (a) If and whenever at any time prior to the Expiry Time, the Company shall (i) consolidate the outstanding Shares into a lesser number of Shares or (ii) subdivide the outstanding Shares into a greater number of Shares, as the case may be, the Exercise Price shall be adjusted to that amount determined by multiplying the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such date by a fraction, of which the numerator shall be the number of Shares outstanding on such date before giving effect to such consolidation or subdivision and of which the denominator shall be the number of Shares outstanding after giving effect to such consolidation or subdivision. Such adjustment shall be made successively whenever any event referred to in this subsection (a) shall occur. (b) If and whenever at any time prior to the Expiry Time, there is a reclassification or redesignation of the Shares into other shares or a reorganization of the Company (other than as described in subsection 8(a)hereof), or an amalgamation, merger or arrangement, which does not result in reclassification of the outstanding Shares or a change of the Shares into other shares or a sale or conveyance of the property and assets of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to any other body corporate or other entity, the Holder, if it has not exercised its right of purchase prior to the effective date of such reclassification, redesignation, change, reorganization, amalgamation, merger, arrangement, sale or conveyance, upon the exercise of such right thereafter, shall be entitled to receive and shall accept in lieu of the number of Shares then subscribed for by it, but for the same aggregate consideration payable therefor, the number of shares or other securities or property of the Company or of the body corporate, or such other entity resulting from such amalgamation, merger or arrangement or to which such sale or conveyance may be made, as the case may be, that the Holder would have been entitled to receive on such reclassification, redesignation, change, reorganization, amalgamation, merger, arrangement, sale or conveyance if, on the record date or the effective date thereof, as the case may be, it had been the registered holder of the number of Shares so subscribed for. (c) If and whenever prior to the Expiry Time, the Shares of the Company shall be subdivided into a greater or consolidated into a lesser number of shares, the Holder if it has not exercised its right of purchase on or prior to the record date or effective date, as the case may be, of such subdivision or 4 consolidation, upon the exercise of such right thereafter, shall be entitled to receive and shall accept in lieu of the number of Shares of the Company then subscribed for by it, at the Exercise Price determined in accordance with this section 8, the aggregate number of Shares of the Company (calculated to the nearest hundredth) that the Holder would have been entitled to receive as a result of such subdivision or consolidation if, on such record date, it had been the registered holder of the number of Shares for which subscription is being made. (d) The adjustments provided for in this section 8 in the Exercise Price and in the number and classes of shares which are to be received on the exercise of the Warrants, are cumulative and shall, in the case of adjustments to the Exercise Price, be computed to the nearest one-tenth of one cent. After any adjustment pursuant to this section 8, the term "Shares" where used in this certificate shall be interpreted to mean shares of any class or classes which, as a result of all prior adjustments pursuant to this section 8, the Holder is entitled to receive upon the full exercise of a Warrant entitling it to purchase the number of Shares so indicated. (e) In the event of any question arising with respect to adjustment provided for in this section 8, such question shall be conclusively determined by the Company's auditors, or, if they are unable or unwilling to act, by such other firm of independent chartered accountants as may be selected by the board of directors of the Company, who shall have access to all necessary records of the Company, the Holder and all other persons in interest and such determination shall be binding upon the Company and the Holder. (f) As a condition precedent to the taking of any action which would require an adjustment pursuant to this section 8 in any of the subscription rights pursuant to the Warrants, including the Exercise Price or the number and classes of shares which are to be received upon the exercise thereof, the Company shall take any corporate action which may, in the opinion of counsel of the Company, be necessary in order that the Company has unissued and reserved in its authorized capital and may validly and legally issue as fully paid and non-assessable all the shares which the Holder is entitled to receive on the full exercise hereof in accordance with the provisions hereof. 9. Adjustment of Exercise Price and Number of Shares upon Issuance of Common Shares. (i) If and whenever on or after the date of issuance of this Warrant, the Company issues or sells, or in accordance with Section 10 is deemed to have issued or sold, any Common Shares for a consideration per share ("Issue Price") less than the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such time or that is less than zero, then immediately upon such issue or sale the Exercise Price shall be reduced to the Issue Price; provided, however, that in the event the Issue Price is zero or less than zero, the Exercise Price shall be reduced to the lower of one-tenth (1/10th) of the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance and the par value of the underlying security. Upon each such adjustment of the Exercise Price hereunder, the number of Common Shares acquirable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be adjusted to the number of shares determined by multiplying the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment by the number of Common Shares acquirable upon exercise of this Warrant immediately prior to such adjustment and dividing the product thereof by the Exercise Price resulting from such adjustment. 5 (ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall be no adjustment to the Exercise Price or the number of Common Shares obtainable upon exercise of this Warrant as a result of any issue or sale (or deemed issue or sale): (a) upon exercise or conversion of any Options or convertible securities outstanding as of the issue date of the Warrant; (b) in connection with stock splits, stock dividends, subdivisions, combinations, recapitalizations or reclassifications of share for which adjustments were made pursuant to this Section 8; (c) in connection with equipment leasing or bank or other commercial debt financing transactions (i) approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and (ii) not in excess of five percent (5%) of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock on an "as-if converted" and fully diluted basis; (d) in connection with the Company's merger with or acquisition of another business entity, provided that the Holders of the Warrants representing a majority of the Shares obtainable upon exercise of all Warrants then outstanding have approved such transaction; or (e) In connection with strategic transactions (i) so long as the exclusion from the adjustment required to be made pursuant to Section 9 (i) is specifically approved by the Holders of the Warrants representing a majority of the Shares obtainable upon exercise of all Warrants then outstanding on a case by case basis, and (ii) not in excess of five percent (5%) of the Company's outstanding Common Shares on an "as-if converted" and fully diluted basis. 10. Effect on Exercise Price of Certain Events. For purposes of determining the adjusted Exercise Price under Section 9, the following shall be applicable: (i) Issuance of Rights or Options. If the Company in any manner grants or sells any Options and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options, or upon conversion or exchange of any Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of such Options, is less than the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to the time of the granting or sale of such Options, then the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options or upon conversion or exchange of the total maximum amount of such Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options shall be deemed to be outstanding and to have been issued and sold by the Company at the time of the granting or sale of such Options for such price per share. For purposes of this paragraph, the "price per share for which Common Stock is issuable" shall be determined by dividing (A) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Company as consideration for the granting or sale of such Options, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration payable to the Company upon exercise of all such Options, plus in the case of such Options which relate to Convertible Securities, the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Company upon the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities and the conversion or 6 exchange thereof, by (B) the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options or upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options. No further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made when Convertible Securities are actually issued upon the exercise of such Options or when Common Stock is actually issued upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities. (ii) Issuance of Convertible Securities. If the Company in any manner issues or sells any Convertible Securities and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon conversion or exchange thereof is less than the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to the time of such issue or sale, then the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities shall be deemed to be outstanding and to have been issued and sold by the Company at the time of the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities for such price per share. For the purposes of this paragraph, the "price per share for which Common Stock is issuable" shall be determined by dividing (A) the total amount received or receivable by the Company as consideration for the issue or sale of such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Company upon the conversion or exchange thereof, by (B) the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities. No further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made when Common Stock is actually issued upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, and if any such issue or sale of such Convertible Securities is made upon exercise of any Options for which adjustments of the Exercise Price had been or are to be made pursuant to other provisions of this Section 2, no further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made by reason of such issue or sale. (iii) Change in Option Price or Conversion Rate. If the purchase price provided for in any Options, the additional consideration, if any, payable upon the conversion or exchange of any Convertible Securities or the rate at which any Convertible Securities are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock changes at any time, the Exercise Price in effect at the time of such change shall be immediately adjusted to the Exercise Price (determined in accordance with Section 9 above) which would have been in effect at such time had such Options or Convertible Securities still outstanding provided for such changed purchase price, additional consideration or conversion rate, as the case may be, at the time initially granted, issued or sold and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable hereunder shall be correspondingly adjusted; provided, that if such adjustment (determined in accordance with Section 9 above) would result in an increase of the Exercise Price then in effect, no adjustments shall be made. (iv) Calculation of Consideration Received. If any Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security is issued or sold or deemed to have been issued or sold for cash, the consideration received therefor shall be deemed to be the amount received by the Company therefor (net of discounts, commissions and related expenses). If any Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security is issued or sold for a consideration other than cash, the amount of the consideration other than cash received by the Company shall be the fair value of such consideration, except where such consideration consists of securities, in which case the amount of consideration received by the Company shall be the Market Price thereof as of 7 the date of receipt. If any Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security is issued to the owners of the non-surviving entity in connection with any merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation, the amount of consideration therefor shall be deemed to be the fair value of such portion of the net assets and business of the non-surviving entity as is attributable to such Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security, as the case may be. The fair value of any consideration other than cash and securities shall be determined jointly by the Company and the Registered Holders of Warrants representing a majority of the shares of Common Stock obtainable upon exercise of such Warrants. If such parties are unable to reach agreement within a reasonable period of time, the fair value of such consideration shall be determined by an independent appraiser experienced in valuing such type of consideration jointly selected by the Company and the Registered Holders of Warrants representing a majority of the shares of Common Stock obtainable upon exercise of such Warrants, provided. The determination of such appraiser shall be final and binding on the Company and the Registered Holders of the Warrants, and the fees and expenses of such appraiser shall be borne by the Company. (v) Integrated Transactions. In case any Option is issued in connection with the issue or sale of other securities of the Company, together comprising one integrated transaction in which no specific consideration is allocated to such Option by the parties thereto, the Option shall be deemed to have been issued for a consideration of $.01. (vi) Treasury Shares. The number of Shares outstanding at any given time shall not include shares owned or held by or for the account of the Company or any Subsidiary, and the disposition of any shares so owned or held shall be considered an issue or sale of Shares. (vii) Record Date. If the Company takes a record of the holders of Common Share for the purpose of entitling them (A) to receive a dividend or other distribution payable in Common Stock, Options or in Convertible Securities or (B) to subscribe for or purchase Common Shares, Options or Convertible Securities, then such record date shall be deemed to be the date of the issue or sale of the Common Shares deemed to have been issued or sold upon the declaration of such dividend or upon the making of such other distribution or the date of the granting of such right of subscription or purchase, as the case may be. 11. In the case of the consolidation, amalgamation, merger or transfer of the undertaking or assets of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to another corporation, (the "Successor"), the Successor shall expressly assume, by written agreement in form reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and executed and delivered to the Holder, the due and punctual performance and observance of such and every covenant and condition of this certificate to be performed and observed by the Company. 12. Subject as herein provided, all or any of the rights conferred upon the Holder may be enforced by the Holder by appropriate legal proceedings. No recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement herein contained or in any of the Warrants issued hereunder shall be had against any shareholder, officer, or director of the Company, either directly or through the Company, it being expressly agreed and declared that the obligations under the Warrants evidenced hereby are solely corporate obligations of the Company and that no 8 personal liability whatsoever shall attach to or be incurred by the shareholders, officers or directors of the Company or any of them in respect hereof, any and all rights and claims against every such shareholder, officer or director being hereby expressly waived as a condition of and as a consideration for the issue of the Warrants evidenced hereby. 13. If the Warrant certificate evidencing the Warrants issued hereby becomes stolen, lost, mutilated or destroyed, the Company may, on such terms as it may in its discretion impose, respectively issue and countersign a new warrant certificate of like denomination, tenor and date as the certificate so stolen, lost, mutilated or destroyed. 14. Any notice of delivery or surrender of documents to the Company under the provisions of this certificate shall be valid and effective if delivered personally to an officer of the Company or if sent by registered letter, postage prepaid, addressed to the Company at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X3, to the attention of the President and shall be deemed to have been effectively given, received and made on the date of delivery or on the fourth business day after the time of mailing or upon actual receipt, whichever is sooner. The Company may from time to time notify the Holder in writing of a change of address. In the case of disruption in postal services, any notice, if mailed, shall not be deemed to have been effectively given until it is personally delivered. 15. This certificate and the Warrants issued hereunder shall be governed by, performed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. 16. Time shall be of the essence hereof. 17. This Warrant and the Shares issuable on exercise therof have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered for sale or sold unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and the securities laws of all applicable states of the United States or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Company has caused this Warrant certificate to be signed by its duly authorized officers as of ., 2001. API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. By:__________________________ By:__________________________ 9 TRANSFER FORM FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) to ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Telecopier Number: ________________________________________________________________________________ the Warrants represented by the within Warrant certificate and do(es) hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ attorney to transfer the said Warrants represented hereby on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the premises. DATED ____________________________________________________, ________________. In the presence of _____________________ __________________________________________________ Signature Guaranteed Signature of Registered Warrantholder* _______________________________ Print Name in Full NOTICE: The signature on this assignment must correspond with the name entered in the registration panel of this certificate. The transferor must pay to the Company all exigible taxes. * A guarantee of signature will be required with respect to the execution of the Subscription Form or a transaction relating to the Warrants represented by this Warrant certificate which results in a change of registration of this Warrant certificate or the registration of Common Shares upon the exercise of the Warrants represented hereby. A guarantee of signature may be given by any Canadian chartered bank, any trust company which is a member of The Trust Companies Association of Canada or by a member firm of The Toronto Stock Exchange. SUBSCRIPTION FORM TO: API Electronics Group Inc. 505 University Avenue Suite 1400 Toronto, ON M5G 1X3 The undersigned holder of the Warrants evidenced by the within Warrant certificate hereby subscribes for _____________________________________ Common Shares of API Electronics Group Inc. (or such number of Common Shares or other securities or property to which such subscription entitles the holder in lieu thereof or in addition thereto under the provisions mentioned in such Warrant certificate) pursuant to such Warrants exercisable at an exercise price of US $0.45 until the Expiry Time (or such other price as is determined pursuant to this Warrant certificate) on the terms specified in such Warrant certificate, and encloses herewith a certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the order of the Company in payment therefor. The undersigned hereby irrevocably directs that the said Common Shares be issued and delivered as follows: Taxpayer Identification Name(s) in Full Address(es) SIN Number Number(s) of Number (if (if applicable) Common Shares applicable) _______________ ___________ ______________ _____________ _______________ _______________ ___________ ______________ _____________ _______________ _______________ ___________ ______________ _____________ _______________ (Page 1 of 2) (Please print full name in which share certificates are to be issued. If any shares are to be issued to a person or persons other than the holder, the holder must pay to the Company all exigible transfer taxes or other government charges.) DATED this ________________ day of _________________________, ____________. ____________________________ _________________________ Signature Guaranteed Signature of Subscriber _________________________ Name of Subscriber _________________________ Address of Subscriber _________________________ [ ] Please check if the share certificates are to be delivered at the office where this Warrant certificate is surrendered, failing which the certificates will be mailed. Certificates will be delivered or mailed only after the transfer books of the Company have been opened for five (5) Business Days after the due surrender of this Warrant certificate as aforesaid. (Page 2 of 2) SCHEDULE 2 EXHIBIT " B" FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE WB -#. . B WARRANTS EXERCISABLE FOR COMMON SHARES OF API Electronics Group Inc. EXERCISABLE BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (TORONTO TIME) ON THE 30th DAY OF AUGUST, 2003, AFTER WHICH TIME THIS WARRANT CERTIFICATE WILL BE NULL AND VOID COMMON SHARE PURCHASE WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON SHARES OF API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. (Amalgamated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario)) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT, for value received, ., (the "Holder") is entitled, subject to adjustment, to purchase at any time before 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on the 30th day of August, 2003 (the "Expiry Time") fully paid and non-assessable common shares ("Shares") in the capital of API Electronics Group Inc. (the "Company") as constituted on the date at an exercise price of US $0.75, on the basis of one (1) Share for each of the . Warrants evidenced hereby. The Warrants represented hereby shall be deemed to be so surrendered only upon receipt thereof by the Company at the office specified above and shall be surrendered only by personal delivery, courier or prepaid registered mail. Shares will not be issued pursuant to any Warrants if the issuance of such Shares would constitute a violation of the securities laws of any jurisdiction. 1. After the Expiry Time, all rights under any Warrants evidenced hereby, in respect of which the right of subscription and purchase herein provided shall not theretofore have been exercised, shall wholly cease and terminate and such Warrants shall be void and of no value or effect. 2. The Holder may exercise the right of purchase herein provided for by surrendering or delivering to the Company prior to the Expiry Time at its principal office (a) this certificate, with the Subscription duly completed and executed by the holder or its legal representative or attorney, duly appointed by an instrument in writing in form and manner satisfactory to the Company, and (b) either: (1) cash or a certified cheque, money order or bank draft payable to or to the order of the Company in lawful money of Canada at par in the province of Ontario, in an amount equal to the Exercise Price multiplied by the number of Shares for which subscription is being made (the "Aggregate Exercise Price"); or (2) the surrender to the Company of debt or equity securities of the Company having a Market Price equal to the Aggregate Exercise Price of the Common Stock being purchased upon such exercise or (3) a written notice to the Company that the Purchaser is exercising the Warrant (or a portion thereof) by authorizing 2 the Company to withhold from issuance a number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise of the Warrant which when multiplied by the Market Price of the Common Stock is equal to the Aggregate Exercise Price (and such withheld shares shall no longer be issuable under this Warrant). Any warrant certificate, certified cheque, money order or bank draft referred to in this Section 2 shall be deemed to be surrendered only upon delivery thereof to the Company at its principal office in the manner provided in section 14 hereof. 3. Upon such delivery and payment as aforesaid, the Company shall cause to be issued to the Holder hereof the Shares subscribed for not exceeding those which such Holder is entitled to purchase pursuant to this certificate and the Holder hereof shall become a shareholder of the Company in respect of such shares with effect from the date of such delivery and payment and shall be entitled to delivery of a certificate or certificates evidencing such shares and the Company shall cause such certificate or certificates to be mailed to the Holder hereof at the address or addresses specified in such subscription within five (5) business days of such delivery and payment. The issuance of certificates for Shares upon exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the Holder (or an person having been duly assigned the Warrant) for any issuance tax in respect thereof or other cost incurred by the Company in connection with such exercise and the related issuance of Shares. The Company shall take all such actions as are necessary in order to ensure that each Share issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall upon payment of the Exercise Price therefor, be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all liens, charges and encumbrances with respect to the issuance thereof. The Company shall not close its books against the transfer of this Warrant or of any Share issued or issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant in any manner which interferes with the timely exercise of this Warrant. The Company shall assist and cooperate with the Holder (or an person having been duly assigned the Warrant) required to make any governmental filings or obtain any governmental approval prior to or in connection with any exercise of this Warrant (including, without limitation, making any filings required to be made by the Company). 4. The Holder may subscribe for and purchase a number of Shares less than the number it is entitled to purchase pursuant to this certificate. In the event of any such subscription and purchase prior to the Expiry Time, the Holder shall in addition be entitled to receive, without charge, a new warrant certificate in respect of the balance of the Shares of which it was entitled to purchase pursuant to this certificate and which were then not purchased. 5. Notwithstanding any adjustments provided for in section 8 hereof or otherwise, the Company shall not be required upon the exercise of any Warrants, to issue fractional Shares in satisfaction of its obligations hereunder. To the extent that the Holder would be entitled to purchase a fraction of a Share, such right may be exercised in respect of such fraction only in combination with other rights which in the aggregate entitle the Holder to purchase a whole number of Shares. 3 6. Nothing in this certificate or in the holding of a Warrant evidenced hereby shall be construed as conferring upon the Holder any right or interest whatsoever as a shareholder of the Company. 7. The Company covenants and agrees that (a) so long as any Warrants evidenced hereby remain outstanding, it shall reserve and there shall remain unissued out of its authorized capital a sufficient number of Shares to satisfy the right of purchase herein provided for should the Holder determine to exercise its rights in respect of all the Shares for the time being called for by such outstanding Warrants, and (b) all Shares which shall be issued upon the exercise of the right to purchase herein provided for, upon payment thereof of the amount at which such Shares may at the time be purchased pursuant to the provisions hereof, shall be issued as fully paid and non-assessable Shares and the holders thereof shall not be liable to the Company or to its creditors in respect thereof. 8. The Exercise Price and the number of Shares purchasable upon exercise of the Warrants evidenced hereby shall be subject to adjustment from time to time in the events and in the manner provided as follows: (a) If and whenever at any time prior to the Expiry Time, the Company shall (i) consolidate the outstanding Shares into a lesser number of Shares or (ii) subdivide the outstanding Shares into a greater number of Shares, as the case may be, the Exercise Price shall be adjusted to that amount determined by multiplying the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such date by a fraction, of which the numerator shall be the number of Shares outstanding on such date before giving effect to such consolidation or subdivision and of which the denominator shall be the number of Shares outstanding after giving effect to such consolidation or subdivision. Such adjustment shall be made successively whenever any event referred to in this subsection (a) shall occur. (b) If and whenever at any time prior to the Expiry Time, there is a reclassification or redesignation of the Shares into other shares or a reorganization of the Company (other than as described in subsection 8(a)hereof), or an amalgamation, merger or arrangement, which does not result in reclassification of the outstanding Shares or a change of the Shares into other shares or a sale or conveyance of the property and assets of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to any other body corporate or other entity, the Holder, if it has not exercised its right of purchase prior to the effective date of such reclassification, redesignation, change, reorganization, amalgamation, merger, arrangement, sale or conveyance, upon the exercise of such right thereafter, shall be entitled to receive and shall accept in lieu of the number of Shares then subscribed for by it, but for the same aggregate consideration payable therefor, the number of shares or other securities or property of the Company or of the body corporate, or such other entity resulting from such amalgamation, merger or arrangement or to which such sale or conveyance may be made, as the case may be, that the Holder would have been entitled to receive on such reclassification, redesignation, change, reorganization, amalgamation, merger, arrangement, sale or conveyance if, on the record date or the effective date thereof, as the case may be, it had been the registered holder of the number of Shares so subscribed for. 3 (c) If and whenever prior to the Expiry Time, the Shares of the Company shall be subdivided into a greater or consolidated into a lesser number of shares, the Holder if it has not exercised its right of purchase on or prior to the record date or effective date, as the case may be, of such subdivision or consolidation, upon the exercise of such right thereafter, shall be entitled to receive and shall accept in lieu of the number of Shares of the Company then subscribed for by it, at the Exercise Price determined in accordance with this section 8, the aggregate number of Shares of the Company (calculated to the nearest hundredth) that the Holder would have been entitled to receive as a result of such subdivision or consolidation if, on such record date, it had been the registered holder of the number of Shares for which subscription is being made. (d) The adjustments provided for in this section 8 in the Exercise Price and in the number and classes of shares which are to be received on the exercise of the Warrants, are cumulative and shall, in the case of adjustments to the Exercise Price, be computed to the nearest one-tenth of one cent. After any adjustment pursuant to this section 8, the term "Shares" where used in this certificate shall be interpreted to mean shares of any class or classes which, as a result of all prior adjustments pursuant to this section 8, the Holder is entitled to receive upon the full exercise of a Warrant entitling it to purchase the number of Shares so indicated. (e) In the event of any question arising with respect to adjustment provided for in this section 8, such question shall be conclusively determined by the Company's auditors, or, if they are unable or unwilling to act, by such other firm of independent chartered accountants as may be selected by the board of directors of the Company, who shall have access to all necessary records of the Company, the Holder and all other persons in interest and such determination shall be binding upon the Company and the Holder. (f) As a condition precedent to the taking of any action which would require an adjustment pursuant to this section 8 in any of the subscription rights pursuant to the Warrants, including the Exercise Price or the number and classes of shares which are to be received upon the exercise thereof, the Company shall take any corporate action which may, in the opinion of counsel of the Company, be necessary in order that the Company has unissued and reserved in its authorized capital and may validly and legally issue as fully paid and non-assessable all the shares which the Holder is entitled to receive on the full exercise hereof in accordance with the provisions hereof. 9. Adjustment of Exercise Price and Number of Shares upon Issuance of Common Shares. (i) If and whenever on or after the date of issuance of this Warrant, the Company issues or sells, or in accordance with Section 10 is deemed to have issued or sold, any Common Shares for a consideration per share ("Issue Price") less than the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such time or that is less than zero, then immediately upon such issue or sale the Exercise Price 5 shall be reduced to the Issue Price; provided, however, that in the event the Issue Price is zero or less than zero, the Exercise Price shall be reduced to the lower of one-tenth (1/10th) of the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance and the par value of the underlying security. Upon each such adjustment of the Exercise Price hereunder, the number of Common Shares acquirable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be adjusted to the number of shares determined by multiplying the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment by the number of Common Shares acquirable upon exercise of this Warrant immediately prior to such adjustment and dividing the product thereof by the Exercise Price resulting from such adjustment. (ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall be no adjustment to the Exercise Price or the number of Common Shares obtainable upon exercise of this Warrant as a result of any issue or sale (or deemed issue or sale): (a) upon exercise or conversion of any Options or convertible securities outstanding as of the issue date of the Warrant; (b) in connection with stock splits, stock dividends, subdivisions, combinations, recapitalizations or reclassifications of share for which adjustments were made pursuant to this Section 8; (c) in connection with equipment leasing or bank or other commercial debt financing transactions (i) approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and (ii) not in excess of five percent (5%) of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock on an "as-if converted" and fully diluted basis; (d) in connection with the Company's merger with or acquisition of another business entity, provided that the Holders of the Warrants representing a majority of the Shares obtainable upon exercise of all Warrants then outstanding have approved such transaction; or (e) In connection with strategic transactions (i) so long as the exclusion from the adjustment required to be made pursuant to Section 9 (i) is specifically approved by the Holders of the Warrants representing a majority of the Shares obtainable upon exercise of all Warrants then outstanding on a case by case basis, and (ii) not in excess of five percent (5%) of the Company's outstanding Common Shares on an "as-if converted" and fully diluted basis. 10. Effect on Exercise Price of Certain Events. For purposes of determining the adjusted Exercise Price under Section 9, the following shall be applicable: (i) Issuance of Rights or Options. If the Company in any manner grants or sells any Options and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon the exercise of such Options, or upon conversion or exchange of any 6 Convertible Securities issuable upon exercise of such Options, is less than the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to the time of the granting or sale of such Options, then the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options or upon conversion or exchange of the total maximum amount of such Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options shall be deemed to be outstanding and to have been issued and sold by the Company at the time of the granting or sale of such Options for such price per share. For purposes of this paragraph, the "price per share for which Common Stock is issuable" shall be determined by dividing (A) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Company as consideration for the granting or sale of such Options, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration payable to the Company upon exercise of all such Options, plus in the case of such Options which relate to Convertible Securities, the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Company upon the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities and the conversion or exchange thereof, by (B) the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options or upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities issuable upon the exercise of such Options. No further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made when Convertible Securities are actually issued upon the exercise of such Options or when Common Stock is actually issued upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities. (ii) Issuance of Convertible Securities. If the Company in any manner issues or sells any Convertible Securities and the price per share for which Common Stock is issuable upon conversion or exchange thereof is less than the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to the time of such issue or sale, then the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities shall be deemed to be outstanding and to have been issued and sold by the Company at the time of the issuance or sale of such Convertible Securities for such price per share. For the purposes of this paragraph, the "price per share for which Common Stock is issuable" shall be determined by dividing (A) the total amount received or receivable by the Company as consideration for the issue or sale of such Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration, if any, payable to the Company upon the conversion or exchange thereof, by (B) the total maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion or exchange of all such Convertible Securities. No further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made when Common Stock is actually issued upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, and if any such issue or sale of such Convertible Securities is made upon exercise of any Options for which adjustments of the Exercise Price had been or are to be made pursuant to other provisions of this Section 2, no further adjustment of the Exercise Price shall be made by reason of such issue or sale. (iii) Change in Option Price or Conversion Rate. If the purchase price provided for in any Options, the additional consideration, if any, payable upon the conversion or exchange of any Convertible Securities or the rate at which any Convertible Securities are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock changes at any time, the Exercise Price in effect at the time of such change shall be immediately adjusted to the Exercise Price (determined in accordance with Section 9 above) which would have been in effect at such time had such Options or Convertible Securities still outstanding provided for such changed purchase price, additional consideration or conversion rate, as the case may be, at the time initially granted, issued or sold and the number of shares of Common 7 Stock issuable hereunder shall be correspondingly adjusted; provided, that if such adjustment (determined in accordance with Section 9 above) would result in an increase of the Exercise Price then in effect, no adjustments shall be made. (iv) Calculation of Consideration Received. If any Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security is issued or sold or deemed to have been issued or sold for cash, the consideration received therefor shall be deemed to be the amount received by the Company therefor (net of discounts, commissions and related expenses). If any Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security is issued or sold for a consideration other than cash, the amount of the consideration other than cash received by the Company shall be the fair value of such consideration, except where such consideration consists of securities, in which case the amount of consideration received by the Company shall be the Market Price thereof as of the date of receipt. If any Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security is issued to the owners of the non-surviving entity in connection with any merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation, the amount of consideration therefor shall be deemed to be the fair value of such portion of the net assets and business of the non-surviving entity as is attributable to such Common Stock, Option or Convertible Security, as the case may be. The fair value of any consideration other than cash and securities shall be determined jointly by the Company and the Registered Holders of Warrants representing a majority of the shares of Common Stock obtainable upon exercise of such Warrants. If such parties are unable to reach agreement within a reasonable period of time, the fair value of such consideration shall be determined by an independent appraiser experienced in valuing such type of consideration jointly selected by the Company and the Registered Holders of Warrants representing a majority of the shares of Common Stock obtainable upon exercise of such Warrants, provided. The determination of such appraiser shall be final and binding on the Company and the Registered Holders of the Warrants, and the fees and expenses of such appraiser shall be borne by the Company. (v) Integrated Transactions. In case any Option is issued in connection with the issue or sale of other securities of the Company, together comprising one integrated transaction in which no specific consideration is allocated to such Option by the parties thereto, the Option shall be deemed to have been issued for a consideration of $.01. (vi) Treasury Shares. The number of Shares outstanding at any given time shall not include shares owned or held by or for the account of the Company or any Subsidiary, and the disposition of any shares so owned or held shall be considered an issue or sale of Shares. (vii) Record Date. If the Company takes a record of the holders of Common Share for the purpose of entitling them (A) to receive a dividend or other distribution payable in Common Stock, Options or in Convertible Securities or (B) to subscribe for or purchase Common Shares, Options or Convertible Securities, then such record date shall be deemed to be the date of the issue or sale of the Common Shares deemed to have been issued or sold upon the declaration of such dividend or upon the making of such other distribution or the date of the granting of such right of subscription or purchase, as the case may be. 8 11. In the case of the consolidation, amalgamation, merger or transfer of the undertaking or assets of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to another corporation, (the "Successor"), the Successor shall expressly assume, by written agreement in form reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and executed and delivered to the Holder, the due and punctual performance and observance of such and every covenant and condition of this certificate to be performed and observed by the Company. 12. Subject as herein provided, all or any of the rights conferred upon the Holder may be enforced by the Holder by appropriate legal proceedings. No recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement herein contained or in any of the Warrants issued hereunder shall be had against any shareholder, officer, or director of the Company, either directly or through the Company, it being expressly agreed and declared that the obligations under the Warrants evidenced hereby are solely corporate obligations of the Company and that no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to or be incurred by the shareholders, officers or directors of the Company or any of them in respect hereof, any and all rights and claims against every such shareholder, officer or director being hereby expressly waived as a condition of and as a consideration for the issue of the Warrants evidenced hereby. 13. If the Warrant certificate evidencing the Warrants issued hereby becomes stolen, lost, mutilated or destroyed, the Company may, on such terms as it may in its discretion impose, respectively issue and countersign a new warrant certificate of like denomination, tenor and date as the certificate so stolen, lost, mutilated or destroyed. 14. Any notice of delivery or surrender of documents to the Company under the provisions of this certificate shall be valid and effective if delivered personally to an officer of the Company or if sent by registered letter, postage prepaid, addressed to the Company at 505 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X3, to the attention of the President and shall be deemed to have been effectively given, received and made on the date of delivery or on the fourth business day after the time of mailing or upon actual receipt, whichever is sooner. The Company may from time to time notify the Holder in writing of a change of address. In the case of disruption in postal services, any notice, if mailed, shall not be deemed to have been effectively given until it is personally delivered. 15. This certificate and the Warrants issued hereunder shall be governed by, performed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. 16. Time shall be of the essence hereof. 17. This Warrant and the Shares issuable on exercise therof have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered for sale or sold unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and the securities laws of all applicable states of the United States or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Company has caused this Warrant certificate to be signed by its duly authorized officers as of ., 2001. 9 API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC. By:____________________________ By:____________________________ TRANSFER FORM FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) to ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Telecopier Number: ________________________________________________________________________________ the Warrants represented by the within Warrant certificate and do(es) hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ attorney to transfer the said Warrants represented hereby on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the premises. DATED ____________________________________________________, ________________. In the presence of ______________________ __________________________________________________ Signature Guaranteed Signature of Registered Warrantholder* _________________________________ Print Name in Full NOTICE: The signature on this assignment must correspond with the name entered in the registration panel of this certificate. The transferor must pay to the Company all exigible taxes. * A guarantee of signature will be required with respect to the execution of the Subscription Form or a transaction relating to the Warrants represented by this Warrant certificate which results in a change of registration of this Warrant certificate or the registration of Common Shares upon the exercise of the Warrants represented hereby. A guarantee of signature may be given by any Canadian chartered bank, any trust company which is a member of The Trust Companies Association of Canada or by a member firm of The Toronto Stock Exchange. SUBSCRIPTION FORM TO: API Electronics Group Inc. 505 University Avenue Suite 1400 Toronto, ON M5G 1X3 The undersigned holder of the Warrants evidenced by the within Warrant certificate hereby subscribes for _____________________________________ Common Shares of API Electronics Group Inc. (or such number of Common Shares or other securities or property to which such subscription entitles the holder in lieu thereof or in addition thereto under the provisions mentioned in such Warrant certificate) pursuant to such Warrants exercisable at an exercise price of US $0.75 until the Expiry Time (or such other price as is determined pursuant to this Warrant certificate) on the terms specified in such Warrant certificate, and encloses herewith a certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the order of the Company in payment therefor. The undersigned hereby irrevocably directs that the said Common Shares be issued and delivered as follows: Taxpayer Identification Name(s) in Full Address(es) SIN Number Number(s) of Number (if (if applicable) Common Shares applicable) _______________ ___________ _______________ _____________ _______________ _______________ ___________ _______________ _____________ _______________ _______________ ___________ _______________ _____________ _______________ (Page 1 of 2) (Please print full name in which share certificates are to be issued. If any shares are to be issued to a person or persons other than the holder, the holder must pay to the Company all exigible transfer taxes or other government charges.) DATED this ________________ day of _________________________, ____________. ____________________________ ______________________________ Signature Guaranteed Signature of Subscriber ______________________________ Name of Subscriber ______________________________ Address of Subscriber [ ] Please check if the share certificates are to be delivered at the office where this Warrant certificate is surrendered, failing which the certificates will be mailed. Certificates will be delivered or mailed only after the transfer books of the Company have been opened for five (5) Business Days after the due surrender of this Warrant certificate as aforesaid. (Page 2 of 2) EX-3.95 25 dex395.txt AGREEMENT OF MERGER DATED AUGUST 31, 2001 EXHIBIT 3.95 AGREEMENT OF MERGER AGREEMENT OF MERGER, dated this 31st day of August, 2001, pursuant to section 251 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, between API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and API Acquisition Corp., a Delaware Corporation. WITNESSETH that: WHEREAS, all of the constituent corporations desire to merge into a single corporation, as hereinafter specified; and WHEREAS, the registered office of said API Electronics, Inc. in the State of Delaware is located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, and the name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company; and the registered office of API Acquisition Corp. in the State of Delaware is located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, and the name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company. NOW, THEREFORE, the corporations, parties to this Agreement, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and provisions hereinafter contained do hereby prescribe the terms and conditions of said merger and mode of carrying the same into effect as follows: FIRST: API Electronics, Inc. hereby merges into itself API Acquisition Corp. and said API Acquisition Corp. shall be and hereby is merged into API Electronics, Inc. which shall be the surviving corporation. SECOND: The Certificate of Incorporation of API Electronics, Inc., which is the surviving corporation, as heretofore amended and as in effect on the date of the merger provided for in this Agreement, shall continue in full force and effect as the Certificate of Incorporation of the corporation surviving this merger. THIRD: The manner of converting the outstanding shares of the capital stock of each of the constituent corporations into the shares or other securities of the surviving corporation shall be as follows: (a) Each share of common stock of the merged corporation which shall be outstanding on the effective date of this Agreement, and all rights in respect thereof shall forthwith be cancelled and no consideration shall be payable with respect to any such shares. Each share of common stock of the surviving corporation which shall be outstanding on the effective date of this Agreement, and all rights in respect thereof shall forthwith be (i) exchanged with InvestorLinks.com Inc., an Ontario Corporation the parent of the merged corporation ("IC"), for 32,991.57 shares of IC common stock and A and B warrants to purchase an aggregate of 32,991.57 shares of IC common stock and (ii) cancelled immediately thereafter. The surviving corporation shall issue a new certificate for 100 shares of common stock to IC, which shall represent all of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving corporation. (b) After the effective date of this Agreement, each holder of an outstanding certificate representing shares of common stock of the merged corporation shall surrender the same to the surviving corporation and each such shareholder shall cease to be stockholders of the surviving corporation and shall have no rights as stockholders of the surviving corporation. FOURTH: The Terms and conditions of the merger are as follows: (a) The by-laws of the surviving corporation as they shall exist on the effective date of this Agreement shall be and remain the by-laws of the surviving corporation until the same shall be altered, amended or repealed as therein provided. (b) The directors and officers of the surviving corporation shall continue in office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. (c) This merger shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware. (d) Upon the merger becoming effective, all property, rights, privileges, franchises, patents, trademarks, licenses, registrations and other assets of every kind and description of the merged corporation shall be transferred to, vested in and devolve upon the surviving corporation without further act or deed and all property, rights, and every other interest of the surviving corporation and the merged corporation shall be as effectively the property of the surviving corporation as they were of the surviving corporation and the merged corporation respectively. The merged corporation hereby agrees from time to time, as and when requested by the surviving corporation or by its successors or assigns, to execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered all such deeds and instruments and to take or cause to be taken such further or other action as the surviving corporation may deem necessary or desirable in order to vest in and confirm to the surviving corporation title to and possession of any property of the merged corporation acquired or to be acquired by reason of or as a result of the merger herein provided for and otherwise to carry out the intent and purposes hereof and the proper officers and directors of the merged corporation and the proper officers and directors of the surviving corporation are fully authorized in the name of the merged corporation or otherwise to take any and all such action. FIFTH: Anything herein or elsewhere to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement may be terminated and abandoned by the Board of Directors of any constituent corporation at any time prior to the time that this Agreement filed with the Secretary of State becomes effective. This Agreement may be amended by the Board of Directors of the constituent corporations at any time prior to the time that this Agreement filed with the Secretary of State becomes effective, provided that an amendment made subsequent to the adoption of the Agreement by the stockholders of any constituent corporation shall not (1) alter or change the amount or kind of shares, securities, cash, property and/or rights to be received in exchange for or on conversion of all or any of the shares of any class or series thereof of such constituent corporation, (2) alter or change any term of the Certificate of Incorporation of the surviving corporation to be effected by the merger, or (3) alter or change any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement if such alteration or change would adversely affect the holders of any class or series thereof of such constituent corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement, pursuant to the approval and authority duly given by resolutions adopted by their respective Boards of Directors, and that fact having been certified on said Agreement of Merger by the Secretary of each corporate party hereto, have caused these presents to be executed by the President of each party hereto as the respective act, deed and agreement of each of said corporations on this 31st day of August, 2001. API ELECTRONICS, INC. By: _____________________________ Thomas W. Mills, President API ACQUISITION CORP. By: _____________________________ Sandra J. Hall, President I, Joanne E. Mills, Secretary of API Electronics, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby certify, as such Secretary, that the Agreement of Merger to which this Certificate is attached, after having been first duly signed on behalf of the said corporation and having been signed on behalf of API Acquisition Corp., a corporation of the State of Delaware, was duly adopted pursuant to section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware by the unanimous written consent of the stockholders holding 197 shares of the capital stock of the corporation same being all of the shares issued and out standing having voting power, which Agreement of Merger was thereby adopted as the act of the stockholders of said API Electronics, Inc. and the duly adopted agreement and act of the said corporation. WITNESS, my hand on this 31st day of August, 2001. ________________________________ Joanne E. Mills, Secretary I, Joanne E. Mills, Secretary of API Electronics, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby certify, as such Secretary, that the Agreement of Merger to which this Certificate is attached, after having been first duly signed on behalf of the said corporation and having been signed on behalf of API Acquisition Corp., a corporation of the State of Delaware, was duly adopted pursuant to section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware by the written consent of the stockholders holding 100 shares of the capital stock of the corporation same being 50.76 percentum of the shares issued and out standing having voting power, which Agreement of Merger was thereby adopted as the act of the stockholders of said API Electronics, Inc. and the duly adopted agreement and act of the said corporation. WITNESS, my hand on this 31st day of August, 2001. ________________________________ Joanne E. Mills, Secretary I, Sandra J. Hall, Secretary of API Acquisition Corp., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby certify, as such Secretary, that the Agreement of Merger to which this Certificate is attached, after having been first duly signed on behalf of the said corporation and having been signed on behalf of API Electronics, Inc., a corporation of the State of Delaware, was duly adopted pursuant to section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware by the unanimous written consent of the stockholders holding 100 shares of the capital stock of the corporation, same being all of the shares issued and outstanding having voting power, which Agreement of Merger was thereby adopted as the act of the stockholders of said API Acquisition Corp. and the duly adopted agreement and act of the said corporation. WITNESS my hand on this 31st day of August, 2001. __________________________ Sandra J. Hall, Secretary EX-3.96 26 dex396.txt PHILLIP DEZWIREK STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.96 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made effective the 31st day of August, 2001. B E T W E E N: API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - PHILLIP DEZWIREK, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997 under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable, non-transferrable option to purchase Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of forty-five cents US ($0.45 US funds) per Optioned Share and Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of seventy-five cents US ($0.75 US funds) per Optioned Share (the said One Hundred Thousand (100,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the One Hundred Thousand (100,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the hold period date hereof and prior to close of business on August 31, 2006 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. The Optioned Shares are subject to a four-month hold period from the effective date. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) API ELECTTRONICS GROUP INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Jason DeZwirek, Executive Vice-President ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) __________________________________ ) Phillip DeZwirek EX-3.97 27 dex397.txt THOMAS W. MILLS STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.97 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made effective the 31st day of August, 2001. B E T W E E N: API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - THOMAS MILLS, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997 under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable, non-transferrable option to purchase Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of forty-five cents US ($0.45 US funds) per Optioned Share and Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of seventy-five cents US ($0.75 US funds) per Optioned Share (the said One Hundred Thousand (100,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the One Hundred Thousand (100,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the hold period date hereof and prior to close of business on August 31, 2006 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. The Optioned Shares are subject to a four-month hold period from the effective date. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) API ELECTTRONICS GROUP INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Phillip DeZwirek, CEO ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) __________________________________ ) Thomas Mills EX-3.98 28 dex398.txt JASON DEZWIREK STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 3.98 OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made effective the 31st day of August, 2001. B E T W E E N: API ELECTRONICS GROUP INC., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") OF THE FIRST PART - and - JASON DEZWIREK, a director of the Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "Purchaser") OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the Corporation desires to grant to the Optionee pursuant to the terms of the Corporation's Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") options to purchase common shares in the capital of the Corporation, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Commission ruling of January 10, 1997 under subsection 74(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario). AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is a director of the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each parties hereto) the Corporation and the Optionee hereby agree as follows: 1. In this Agreement the term "share" or "shares" shall mean, as the case may be one or more common shares in the capital of the Corporation as constituted at the date of the Agreement. 2. The Corporation hereby grants to the Purchaser subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, an irrevocable, non-transferrable option to purchase Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of forty-five cents US ($0.45 US funds) per Optioned Share and Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of seventy-five cents US ($0.75 US funds) per Optioned Share (the said One Hundred Thousand (100,000) common shares being hereinafter called the "Optioned Shares") 3. The Purchaser shall, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, have the right to exercise the One Hundred Thousand (100,000) options hereby granted with respect to all or any part of the optioned shares at any time or from time to time after the hold period date hereof and prior to close of business on August 31, 2006 (Hereinafter called the "Expiry Date"). On the Expiry Date the options hereby granted shall forthwith expire and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the options hereby granted have not been exercised. The Optioned Shares are subject to a four-month hold period from the effective date. 4. In the event of the death of the Purchaser on or prior to the Expiry Dates while a director of the Corporation, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser may be exercised, as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which option has not previously been exercised as the Purchaser would have then been entitled to purchase, by the legal personal representatives of the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date of six (6) months following the date of death of the Purchaser or to the close of business on the expiry date, whichever is earlier. 5. In the event of the resignation or discharge of the Purchaser as a director of the Corporation prior to the Expiry Dates, the option hereby granted to the Purchaser shall after ninety (90) days following the Purchaser ceasing to be a director of the Corporation, cease and terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as to such of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such option has not been previously exercised. 6. If at any time when the option hereby granted remains unexercised with respect to any Optioned Shares, (a) a general offer to purchase all of the issued shares of the Corporation made by a third party or (b) the Corporation proposes to sell all or substantially all of its assets and undertaking or to merge, amalgamate or be absorbed by or into any other company (save and except for a subsidiary or subsidiaries of the Corporation) under any circumstances which involve or may involve or require the liquidation of the Corporation, a distribution of its assets among its shareholders, or the termination of its corporation existence, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to bring such offer or proposal to the attention of the Purchaser as soon as practicable and (I) the options hereby granted may be exercised, as to all or any of the Optioned Shares in respect of which such options have not been previously exercised, by the Purchaser at any time up to and including (but not after) a date ninety (90 days following of the completion of such sale or prior to the close of business on the Expiry Dates, whichever is the earlier; and (ii) the Corporation may, at its option, require the acceleration of the time for the exercise of the said option and of the time for the fulfilment of any conditions or restrictions on such exercise. 7. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4, 5 and 6 hereof, the options hereby granted shall be exercisable (at any time and from time to time as aforesaid) by the Purchaser or his legal personal representative giving a notice in writing addressed to the Corporation at its principal office in the City of Toronto, Ontario and delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of optioned shares in respect of which such notice is being exercised and shall be accompanied by payment (by cash or certified cheque) in full of the purchase price for such number of optioned shares so specified therein. Upon any such exercise of options as aforesaid the Corporation shall forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar of the Corporation to deliver to the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives (or as the Purchaser may otherwise direct in the notice of exercise of option) within ten (10) days following receipt by the Corporation of any such notice of exercise of option a certificate or certificates in the name of the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives representing in the aggregate such number of optioned shares as the Purchaser or his legal personal representatives shall have then paid. 8. Nothing herein contained or done pursuant hereto shall obligate the Purchaser to purchase and/or pay for any Optioned Shares except those Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his options hereunder in the manner hereinbefore provided. 9. In the event of any sub-division, re-division or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the expiry date into greater number of shares, the Corporation shall deliver at the time of any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted such additional number of shares as would have resulted from such sub-division or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of sub-division re-division or change. In the event of any consolidation or change of the shares of the Corporation at any time prior to the Expiry Dates into a lesser number of shares, the number of shares deliverable by the Corporation on any exercise thereafter of the option hereby granted shall be reduced to such number of shares as would have resulted from such consolidation or change if such exercise of the option hereby granted had been prior to the date of such consolidation or change. 10. The Purchaser shall have no rights whatsoever as a shareholder in respect of any of the Optioned Shares (Including any right to receive dividends or other distribution therefrom or thereon) other than in respect of the Optioned Shares in respect of which the Purchaser shall have exercised his option hereunder and which the Purchaser shall have actually taken up and paid for. 11. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Corporation, its successors and assigns, and the Purchaser and his legal personal representative to the extent provided in paragraph 4 hereof. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Purchaser or his respective legal representative. 13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be deemed to have been made in said Province. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) API ELECTTRONICS GROUP INC. (in the presence of) ) ) ) ) ) ) By:__________________________________ ) Phillip DeZwirek, CEO ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) __________________________________ ) Jason DeZwirek EX-4.1 29 dex41.txt LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT 4.1 LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES 1. API Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, doing business as API. 2. IL Canada, Inc., an Ontario corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, doing business as InvestorLinks.com. 3. IL Data Corporation, Inc., a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of IL Canada, Inc., doing business as InvestorLinks.com.