-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, F5KvwI/t3VT3i+8yF0nzJfwkB/Fm5aIq+yygmaY4HqkP9sDJGEX0S95C3Q5lBBnc e1Dfo5OCBnrt/pGlLxcB6A== 0001062993-04-000330.txt : 20040319 0001062993-04-000330.hdr.sgml : 20040319 20040319151809 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001062993-04-000330 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 20-F/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030831 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040319 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001073674 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION [7990] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 20-F/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30006 FILM NUMBER: 04680014 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 666 BURRARD ST CITY: VANCOUVER BC V6C 3P6 STATE: A1 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 666 BURRRARD ST CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: 99999 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SUNGOLD GAMING INTERNATIONAL LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19981203 20-F/A 1 form20fa.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003 Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Form 20-F

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F/A

(Mark One)

¨  REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

x  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

OR

¨  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 No. 000-30006

SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Canada
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

500 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3P6
(Address of principal executive offices)

SECURITIES REGISTERED OR TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:

Title of each Class Name of each exchange on which registered
   None N/A

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Shares
(Title of Class)

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:
Not Applicable
(Title of Class)

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.
COMMON SHARES: 79,871,209

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 ¨

Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the Registrant has elected to follow.
Item 17 x         Item 18 ¨


Explanatory Note

This amended annual report on Form 20-F/A dated March 17, 2004 is being filed to:

  (1)
amend “Item 4. Information on the Company” of the Form 20-F filed on March 1, 2004 to delete references to the term “gaming” and replace such term with “pari-mutuel wagering” and make other minor amendments to better reflect the nature of the Coporation’s business operations; and
     
  (2)
amend “Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services” on page 56 of the Form 20-F filed on March 1, 2004 to break down the aggregate fees billed for the two most recently completed fiscal years ended August 31, 2003 for professional services rendered by the Corporation’s principal accountant for the audit of the Corporation’s annual financial statements.

Other than the foregoing items and conforming changes related thereto, and the correction of certain typographical errors, no part of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 1, 2004 is being amended, and the filing of this amended annual report on Form 20-F/A should not be understood to mean that any other statements contained therein are untrue or incomplete as of any date subsequent to March 1, 2004.

GENERAL

In this Annual Report on Form 20-F, all references to the “Corporation” refer to Sungold International Holdings Corp.

The Corporation uses the Canadian dollar as its reporting currency. All references in this document to “dollars” or “$” are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking statements include the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “expects”, “estimates”, “projects” and words of similar import, as well as all projections of future results. Such forward-looking statements involved known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Corporation expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks are discussed in Item 3D “Risk Factors.” The statements contained in Item 4B “Business Overview”, Item 5 “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and Item 11 “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ significantly. The Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide an update or revision to any forward looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Corporation’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on any which any statement is based. You should carefully review the cautionary statements and risk factors contained herein and in other documents that the Corporation files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I   Page No  
       
Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers 1  
       
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable 1  
       
Item 3. Key Information 1  
       
Item 4. Information on the Company 8  
       
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects 18  
       
Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees 26  
       
Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions 32  
       
Item 8. Financial Information 33  
       
Item 9. The Offer and Listing 35  
       
Item 10. Additional Information 36  
       
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 54  
       
Item 12. Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities 55  
       
Part II      
       
Item 13. Defaults, Dividends Arrearages and Delinquencies 55  
       
Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds 55  
       
Item 15. Controls and Procedures 55  
       
Item 16. [Reserved] 56  
       
Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert 56  
       
Item 16B. Code of Ethics 56  
       
Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 56  
       
Part III      
       
Item 17. Financial Statements 57  
       
Item 18. Financial Statements 57  
       
Item 19. Exhibits 57  

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ITEM 1.              IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORS

                             Not Applicable.

ITEM 2.              OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

                             Not Applicable.

ITEM 3.              KEY INFORMATION

A.                        SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table presents selected consolidated financial data of the Corporation for the fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. You should read this information in conjunction with the financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report. The Corporation’s financial statements have been audited by Loewen, Stronach & Co., Chartered Accountants, the Corporation’s independent accountants. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“Canadian GAAP”). Note 13 to the Corporation’s financial statements provides a description of the principal differences between Canadian GAAP and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”), as they relate to the Corporation, and a reconciliation to US GAAP of the Corporation’s net income and stockholders’ equity.

All information provided in the Summary of Financial Information below is in Canadian dollars and has been compiled according to Canadian GAAP and reconciled with U.S. GAAP at Note 13 to the Financial Statements.

2003   2002   2001   2000   1999  
(Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)  
OPERATING DATA:                    
Revenue(1) 1,317   19,457   12,430   6   210  
General And                    
   Administrative Expenses(1) 2,601,855   2,463,280   1,735,936   1,314,129   659,553  
-      Net (Loss) from                    
   Continuing Operations                    
-      Canadian GAAP (4,617,958 ) (2,602,640 ) (2,184,080 ) (1,314,123 ) (659,343 )
-      US GAAP (2,601,415 ) (2,472,205 ) (2,051,962 ) (1,956,433 ) (2,587,016 )
Net (Loss) Per Share(2)                    
-      Canadian GAAP (0.07 ) (0.06 ) (0.07 ) (0.06 ) (0.03 )
-      US GAAP (0.04 ) (0.05 ) (0.06 ) (0.08 ) (0.12 )

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  2003   2002   2001   2000   1999  
  (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)  
Working Capital (Deficiency) (157,799 ) 64,291   18,214   (39,093 ) 74,099  
Total Assets                    
-      Canadian GAAP 1,418,406   3,708,525   3,739,902   3,500,905   2,573,825  
-      US GAAP 656,364   940,209   845,677   462,464   159,256  
Total Liabilities 209,881   351,687   168,434   136,688   77,836  
Shareholders Equity                    
-      Canadian GAAP 1,208,525   3,356,838   3,571,468   3,364,217   2,495,989  
-      US GAAP 394,561   588,522   677,243   325,776   81,420  
Long-Term Obligations 17,253   36,676   52,724   -   -  
                     
Capital Stock(2) 79,871,209   50,121,209   34,454,543   22,175,743   17,661,232  
                     
Dividends Declared Per Share 0   0   0   0   0  

(1) Foreign exchange gain (losses) have been reclassified to form part of the general and administrative expenses from revenue.
   
(2) As adjusted to reflect a 21 for 20 stock split effected on September 8, 2003.

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES

The following table sets out the exchange rates for one United States dollar (“US$”) expressed in terms of one Canadian dollar (“Cdn$”) in effect at the end of the following periods, (based on the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month in such periods).

End of period
Year Ended August 31
   2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
1.4776 1.5737 1.5298 1.4694 1.5055

The following table sets out the high and low exchange rates for each month during the previous six months for one United States dollar (“US$”) expressed in terms of one Canadian dollar (“Cdn$”).

     High   Low  
           
  January 2004 $1.4571   $1.4350  
  December 2003 $1.3405   $1.2923  
  November 2003 $1.3362   $1.2973  
  October 2003 $1.3481   $1.3043  
  September 2003 $1.3876   $1.3469  
  August 2003 $1.4100   $1.3836  

Exchange rates are based upon the noon buying rate in New York City for Cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Unless otherwise

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indicated, in this annual report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report” or “Form 20-F”) all references herein are to Canadian Dollars.

The noon rate of exchange on February 20, 2004 as reported by the United States Federal Reserve Bank of New York for the conversion of Canadian dollars into United States dollars was $1.3442 ($1.00 = US$0.74).

B.                        CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

                             Not Applicable.

C.                        REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

                             Not Applicable.

D.                        RISK FACTORS

The securities of the Corporation are highly speculative. In evaluating the Corporation, it is important to consider that the Corporation is in the preliminary stage of its operations as a developer of emerging pari-mutuel wagering entertainment facilities. A prospective investor or other person reviewing the Corporation should not consider an investment unless the investor is capable of sustaining an economic loss of the entire investment. All costs have been funded through equity and related party advances. Certain risks are associated with the Corporation’s business including the following:

Limited History of Operations

The Corporation has a limited history of operations. Each of the Corporation’s proposed racetracks is in the start-up phase. The Corporation does not expect to receive any revenues from land based operations until the required approvals are received and the projects begin operations in a commercially profitable manner. There can be no assurance that any approvals will be obtained for the proposed racetracks, that the Corporation will obtain the required financing or that the Corporation or its strategic partners will be able to manage the proposed racetracks in a profitable manner.

Investors should be aware of the delays, expenses and difficulties encountered in an enterprise in this critical stage, many of which may be beyond the Corporation’s or its affiliates’ control, including, but not limited to, the regulatory environment in which the Corporation expects to operate, problems related to regulatory compliance costs and delay, marketing difficulties and costs that may exceed current estimates. There can be no assurance that the Corporation or its affiliates will be able to implement their business strategies, successfully develop any of the planned development projects or complete their projects according to specifications in a timely manner or on a profitable basis.

Investors cannot expect to receive a dividend on their investment in the foreseeable future, if at all. The Corporation will require additional financing to carry out its business plan and, if financing is unavailable for any reason, the Corporation may be unable to carry out its business plan.

Governmental Regulations; Uncertainty of Obtaining licenses

Racetrack establishment operations are subject to extensive federal, provincial and local regulations. Federal, provincial and the applicable local authorities will require various licenses, permits and approvals to be held by the Corporation and its management company. The local and federal authorities may, among other things, revoke a business license, or the license of any individual or registered entity.

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The Corporation has not obtained any government licenses, permits and approvals necessary for the operation of the proposed pari-mutuel wagering activities. Business licenses and related approvals are generally deemed to be privileges under the law and no assurances can be given that any licenses, permits or approvals that may be required will be given or that existing ones will not be revoked. In particular, the Corporation’s Horsepower® World Pool racing system operations for Vancouver Thoroughbred Park will require various approvals from the applicable authorities, provincial and city government, and this approval process can be time consuming and costly with no assurance of success. Moreover, all of the Corporation’s projects are subject to risks from political and economic uncertainty, which are beyond the control of the Corporation. The application processes for securing business licenses are extremely complex and time consuming. Each project has specific requirements.

The laws, rules and regulations governing the Corporation’s proposed projects are subject to change and variation prior to the Corporation and its joint venture partners obtaining the required licenses. To a certain extent, the licensing process is a political process and the Corporation and its joint venture partners may face delays in obtaining licenses due to political changes or competing political interests.

Need for Additional Financing to Fund Current Commitments

The Corporation anticipates it will need to raise approximately US$1,500,000 to meet its operating budget for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004. The Corporation has not completed the financing to meet its operating budget through August 31, 2004. The Corporation requires further financings to continue its operations. If additional financing is not available at all or on acceptable terms, the Corporation may have to substantially reduce or cease its operations.

The development of the Corporation’s business will depend upon increased cash flow from operations and the Corporation’s ability to obtain financing through private placement financing, public financing or other means. The Corporation currently has no significant revenues from operations and is experiencing negative cash flow, accordingly, the only other sources of funds presently available to the Corporation is through the sale of equity and debt capital. While the Corporation has successfully raised such capital in the past there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so in the future. If the Corporation cannot obtain sufficient capital to fund its planned expenditures, its planned operations may be significantly delayed or abandoned. Any such delay or abandonment could result in cost increases and adversely affect the Corporation’s future results and which could result in a material adverse effect on an investment in the Corporation’s securities.

Need for Additional Financing to Fund Major Potential Projects

The Corporation has not completed the financing to complete some of the projects outlined in its business plan or to fund its operating budget through August 31, 2004.

Other than TAC’s commitment related to the Richmond Equine Training Centre and the Vancouver race course to purchase six million common shares for US$24 million, the development of each project will depend solely upon the Corporation’s ability to obtain financing through the joint venturing of projects, private placement financing, public financing or other means.

If the Corporation cannot obtain sufficient capital to fund its projects, some or all of its planned projects may be significantly delayed or abandoned. Any such delay or abandonment could result in cost increases and adversely affect the Corporation’s future results of operations.

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Dependence on Key Personnel

The Corporation’s success is highly dependent upon the performance of its key personnel. The Corporation currently has consulting contracts with its key personnel. The Corporation does not maintain key-man life insurance. The loss of the services of senior management and/or key personnel could have a material and adverse effect on the Corporation, its business and results of operations.

Reliance on Strategic Partners and Joint Ventures

The Corporation’s success depends to a significant extent on the performance and continued service of certain independent contractors. The Corporation has hired and contracted the services of professional providers for government consulting, environmental, construction, real estate, engineering, architectural and planning services.

Horse Racing Industry Risks

The Corporation’s projects are speculative by their nature and involve a high degree of risk. The thoroughbred horse racing industry is subject to a number of factors beyond the Corporation’s control including changes in economic conditions, industry competition, management risks, changes in racing products, variability in operating costs, changes in government and changes in regulatory authorities’ rules and regulations.

Real Property Ownership Risks

The Corporation is negotiating an option to acquire 100 acres in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. All real property investments are subject to an element of risk. Such investments are affected by general economic conditions, local real estate markets, demand for leased premises, competition from other available premises and various other factors. If real property is acquired, certain significant expenditures, including property taxes, maintenance costs, mortgage payments, insurance costs and related charges, must be made throughout the period of ownership of real property regardless of whether the property is producing any income. If the Corporation or its affiliates are unable to meet mortgage payments on any property, loss could be sustained as a result of the mortgagee’s exercise of its rights of foreclosure or sale.

Real property investments are relatively illiquid. Such illiquidity will tend to limit the Corporation’s ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changing economic or investment conditions.

Construction Risk

Historically, most sectors of the construction industry have been cyclical and have been significantly affected by changes in general and local economic conditions, levels of consumer confidence, employment and income, housing demand, interest rates and the availability of financing. The Corporation’s participation in its planned projects, if any, will be subject to construction risks such as availability and cost of financing, materials and labour; environmental risks; changes in government regulation and increases in government fees. In addition, the availability of land for development and permitted uses may be constrained by government regulation. Development activities are also subject to the risks of inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building and other required government permits and authorizations.

Further risks associated with the racetrack development industry include the risk that construction costs of a project may exceed original estimates, possibly making the project uneconomical; and the risk that construction may not be completed on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and

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construction costs. Delays in construction schedules may be caused by factors not within a developer’s control, such as adverse weather conditions, labour disputes, material shortages and regulatory delays. In addition, developers are subject to the risk of natural disasters such as fire, floods and earthquakes, which can cause substantial delays and costs.

Delays in Completion of Construction Projects

The Corporation anticipates that it will derive significant growth in revenues from its Horsepower® World Pool racetrack program. The Corporation is subject to a number of risks relating to delays in obtaining a long term lease for the racetrack and grandstands at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, and delays to its plans to renovate the Hastings Park facility in conjunction with the construction of a one mile thoroughbred training centre in Richmond and completing construction facilities housing such projects. Such risks include the unavailability of materials and labour, the abilities of the sub-contractors to complete work competently and on schedule, the surface and subsurface conditions of the land underlying the project, weather, economic and other ordinary risks of construction or other occurrences that may hinder or delay the successful completion of a particular project and the revenues from operating the Vancouver racetrack. Many of these factors are beyond the control of the Corporation.

In addition, where the Corporation undertakes the obligation to construct a facility to house a racetrack project, the Corporation must contract with professionals, subcontractors and suppliers of materials based on a schedule and critical path analysis plan. If construction of a project does not proceed in accordance with the anticipated schedule, the Corporation will, in most instances, experience increased administrative, financing and other costs associated with the project. The failure to complete a particular project on schedule or at the anticipated price may reduce or eliminate profits, or result in a loss.

Government Construction Regulations and Environmental Matters

The Corporation’s participation in its planned projects will be subject to a variety of statutes and rules regulating certain environmental and developmental matters, as well as building design and site design. In particular, the Corporation will be required to obtain the approval of numerous governmental authorities regulating such matters as permitted land uses, levels of density and the installation of utility services such as electricity, water and waste disposal. In addition, development fees, some of which may be substantial, are typically imposed by municipal authorities to defray the cost of providing certain governmental services and public improvements. The amount of such charges cannot always reliably be predicted and may arise after lands are acquired. The Corporation will also be required to obtain numerous government approvals and permits before it can commence construction of projects and obtaining such approvals and permits can require substantial expense, time and risk. The Corporation’s participation in its planned projects may be subject to additional costs or delays or may be precluded entirely from building its projects because of “no growth” or “slow growth” initiatives, building permit allocation ordinances, building moratoriums or similar government regulations that could be imposed in the future due to unforeseen health, safety, welfare or environmental concerns. Environmental regulations can also have an adverse impact on the availability and price of certain raw materials such as lumber.

Low-Priced Stocks are Subject to Greater Disclosure Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules (“Penny Stock Rules”) that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. The Common Shares of the Corporation fall within the Commission’s definition of a penny stock. The closing price of the Corporation’s shares on January 31, 2004 was US$0.06. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than

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$5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current prices and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The Penny Stock Rules require a broker-dealer, prior to effecting a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level or risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation. In addition, the Penny Stock Rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from such rules, the broker-dealer must receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that is subject to the Penny Stock Rules, shareholders may find it more difficult to sell their shares.

There Is A Limited Market For the Corporation’s Common Stock. If A Market For The Corporation’s Common Stock Is Developed, Then The Stock Price May Be Volatile

The Corporation’s common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board. However, there is a limited market for the Corporation’s common stock and there is no assurance that investors will be able to sell their shares in the public market. The Corporation anticipates that the market price of its common stock will be subject to wide fluctuations in response to several factors, such as:

1. actual or anticipated variations in the Corporation’s results of operations;
2. the Corporation’s ability or inability to generate new revenues;
3. increased competition; and
4. conditions and trends in the horse racing industry.

Further, companies traded on the OTC Bulletin Board have traditionally experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. Accordingly, the Corporation’s stock price may be adversely impacted by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to its operating performance. These market fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rates or international currency fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of the Corporation’s common stock.

The Corporation’s Audited Financial Statements Contain a Note about the Corporation’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

The Corporation’s financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern. As of August 31, 2003 the Corporation had an accumulated deficit of $17,417,766, which if prepared under U.S. GAAP would have been an accumulated deficit of US$22,904,186. The Corporation continues to incur operating losses, including losses of $4,617,958 during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003 ($2,602,640 in 2002, and $2,184,080 in 2001). The Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern and the recoverability of the amounts shown for predevelopment costs is primarily dependant on the ability of the Corporation to operate the Horsepower World Pool profitably in the future. The Corporation plans to meet anticipated financing needs in connection with its obligations by the exercise of stock options, share purchase warrants and through private placements, public offerings or joint venture participation by others. Failure to continue as a going concern would require a restatement of assets and liabilities on a liquidation basis, which would differ materially from the going concern basis on which the Corporation’s financial statements were

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prepared. Under U.S. GAAP, the auditor’s report on the consolidated financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph when the financial statements are affected by conditions and events that cast substantial doubt on a company’s ability to continue as a going concern such as those described in Note 1 to the financial statements.

Foreign Incorporation

The Corporation is incorporated under the laws of Canada and a majority of the Corporation’s directors and officers are residents of Canada. Consequently, it may be difficult for United States investors to effect service of process within the United States upon the Corporation or upon those directors or officers who are not residents of the United States, or to realize in the United States upon judgments of United States courts predicated upon civil liabilities under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A judgment of a U.S. court predicated solely upon such civil liabilities may not be enforceable in Canada by a Canadian court if the U.S. court in which the judgment was obtained had jurisdiction, as determined by the Canadian court, in the matter. There is substantial doubt whether an original action could be brought successfully in Canada against any of such persons or the Corporation predicated solely upon such civil liabilities.

ITEM 4.              INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

A.                        HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

Name, Incorporation and Offices

The Corporation was incorporated on April 7, 1986 pursuant to the Company Act (British Columbia) under the name “307198 B.C. Ltd.” and commenced trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange (now the TSX Venture Exchange) (the “Exchange”) on May 3, 1988. The Corporation’s shares were voluntarily de-listed from the Exchange effective at the close of trading December 11, 1997.

On May 14, 1999, the common shares of the Corporation were approved for quotation by the National Association of Securities Dealers on the OTC Bulletin Board.

The Corporation changed its name from “307198 B.C. Ltd.” to “Fircrest Resources Ltd.” on July 9, 1986. On October 30, 1991, the Corporation consolidated its authorized capital from 100,000,000 common shares without par value to 20,000,000 common shares without par value and the name of the Corporation was changed from “Fircrest Resources Ltd.” to “NTC Capital Corporation”.

On March 1, 1994, the Corporation changed its name from “NTC Capital Corporation” to “Sungold Gaming Inc.”, to reflect the nature of its business.

On May 26, 1997, the Corporation increased its authorized capital from 20,000,000 to 60,000,000 common shares, and changed its name from “Sungold Gaming Inc.” to “Sungold Gaming International Ltd.”, to reflect the nature and location of its business. Subsequently, the authorized share capital was decreased to 58,875,000 due to cancellation of escrow shares in accordance with Section 232 of the Company Act (British Columbia). On March 20, 2000, the Corporation changed its name from “Sungold Gaming International Ltd.” to “Sungold Entertainment Corp.”. Management of the Corporation believed that the name more accurately reflected the future direction and business of the Corporation.

At the Corporation’s Annual General Meeting held on February 22, 2002, the shareholders approved an increase in the Corporation’s authorized capital to 100,000,000 common shares to ensure that there are

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sufficient shares reserved for future issuance. The shareholders also approved the creation of 100,000,000 Class “A” Preference Shares, and the creation of 100,000,000 Class “B” Preference Shares, to permit future preferred share financings.

On December 12, 2003, the Corporation changed its name to “Sungold International Holdings Corp.” and was continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act, thereby changing from a provincial to a Canadian federally incorporated company, at which time the authorized capital was changed to an unlimited number of common shares.

The Corporation’s head office is located at 500 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3P6 (Tel: 604-669-9580). The Corporation’s registered office is located at Suite 1880, Royal Centre, 1055 West Georgia Street, Box 11122, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3P3 (Tel: 604-687-5792). The Corporation’s agent in the United States is located at 3199 East Warm Springs Road, Suite 200, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 (Tel:702-312-6255).

History and Development of the Corporation

The Corporation is a development stage company which means that all of its business activities are in the development stage and currently produce no significant revenues from operations. From 1988 to 1993, the Corporation was engaged in the mineral exploration business. Beginning in 1993, the Corporation decided to refocus its principal business and concentrate its resources on developing property for horse racing and entertainment.

Following the decision of management to change the nature of the Corporation’s business operations, the Corporation entered into an agreement in 1994 with the Gun Lake Indian Band in the State of Michigan, to develop and manage a full service casino and gaming operation (the “Gun Lake Agreement”). In 1999, the Gun Lake Band breached the agreement with the Corporation. As a result, the Corporation filed a lawsuit in the Michigan courts against the Gun Lake Band claiming damages for breach of contract. In 2002, the Michigan Court of Appeals court dismissed the appeal on the basis of the Gun Lake Band’s claim of sovereign immunity. In 2003, the Michigan Supreme Court denied the Corporation an application to appeal the Michigan Court of Appeals court decision and in 2003 the Corporation decided not to appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court.

Management changes which were effective May 1, 1998 and June 1, 1998 took place in order to enhance the Corporation’s management expertise in the Corporation’s principal business undertaking of developing property for horse racing and entertainment in major population centres. Management changes which were effective in August and September, 1999, in February, 2000, October, 2001, December, 2001 and January 2002 have also taken place in order to enhance the Corporation’s management expertise in the Corporation’s businesses of developing wagering systems at racetracks, online payment processing, entertainment in major population centres and broadcasting the Horsepower® system.

The Corporation entered into a letter of intent dated December 8, 1997, which was subsequently amended and extended, with TAC International Investments LLC (“TAC”), a private investment company, regarding Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre. Pursuant to the TAC letter of intent, if the Corporation receives authorization to develop the complex from the City of Richmond and the Province of British Columbia prior to October 1, 2004, TAC agrees to purchase six million common treasury shares of the Corporation at US $4.00 per share by way of private placement.

In September, 1999, the Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Horsepower Broadcasting Network Inc., the Corporation acquired computer hardware for developing software and leased a hosting facility that enables HorsepowerTM to operate the $US based World wagering pool at licensed racetracks

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and licensed teletheatres worldwide. The Corporation engaged another of its wholly owned subsidiaries Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. (“HBN”) to test run their US$ wagering program through the internet.

In February, 2001, the Corporation through its subsidiaries, operated the Horsepower® World Pool pari-mutuel wagering system. In March, 2003, the Corporation made a strategic decision to offer the Horsepower® pari-mutuel wagering system and the Horsepower World Pool, exclusively through licensed, land based racetracks and licensed off track betting centres and to grant long term licenses to operate the Horsepower® pari-mutuel wagering system exclusively to authorized racetrack affiliates (“A.R.A.'S”) worldwide.

In May, 2001, the Corporation acquired the right, title and interest to the internet payment system technology of SafeSpending® from SafeSpending Services Inc. The SafeSpending® internet payment system is intended to become a prepaid spending system that uses a unique and personalized PIN number which can be used to make anonymous purchases online from merchants and individuals. The acquisition agreement includes all copyrights, trademarks, source codes and SafeSpending’s intellectual property. Under the terms of agreement the Corporation agreed to pay a 7.5% royalty upon the Corporation or its licensed subsidiary receiving $1,000,000 in net revenue from operation, sale or license of the technology.

The Corporation’s principal capital expenditures and divestitures currently in progress consist of:

  • The Horsepower® internet based racing system, source codes, patent, trademarks and worldwide licence;
  • The rights, title and all intellectual property rights to the Safespending® anonymous internet payment system;
  • Certain computer hardware and software for scaleable operation of multiuser wagering systems; and
  • Investment in research and development related to pari-mutuel wagering systems and online payment processing systems.

The Corporation intends to continue to finance its operations through the issuance of equity and debt financing and through revenues from Horsepower® World Pool system.

During the three year period ended August 31, 2003, the Corporation financed its operations by selling 6,614,503 in equity securities. In the same three year period, the Registrant has spent $631,593 in acquisition of capital assets, $360,412 in direct costs and $5,591,340 in indirect overhead and administrative costs, for a total of $6,583,345 spent on development expenditures related to its entertainment projects, including approximately $631,593 in capital assets, $360,412 in direct costs (for a total of approximately $992,005 on its current projects to August 31, 2003. See “Business Overview” below.

Takeover Offers
Since the commencement of the Corporation’s last completed fiscal year it has neither received any public takeover offers for its shares from third parties nor made any such offers.

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B.                        BUSINESS OVERVIEW

The Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, SafeSpending Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of Arizona, Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of Canada, and Racing Unified Network (R.U.N.) Inc. a company incorporated under the laws of Canada, are in the business of developing and operating entertainment facilities and online virtual horse racing and prepayment systems.

The Corporation’s present business operations consist of the following projects to develop entertainment, racing and pari-mutuel wagering operations:

1.                        HORSEPOWER BROADCASTING NETWORK (HBN) INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

The Corporation controls the international rights, title and interest in the Horsepower® World Pool, random, virtual horserace and pari-mutuel based wagering system. The Horsepower® World Pool Wagering System (“Horsepower®”) operates on the internet and through licensed, racetrack operators by Horsepower Broadcasting International (HBN) Limited (“HBN”), a subsidiary company 100% owned and controlled by the Corporation. Horsepower® is a computer generated horse racing jackpot system, which is viewed in real time worldwide. Players can win small prizes or multimillion-dollar jackpots from a $1 base wager.

The Corporation believes that due to the state of the overall worldwide lottery market including the many racetrack facilities worldwide, there are many opportunities for the Corporation to offer Horsepower® as a pari-mutuel wager worldwide. The market for Horsepowere includes racetracks and off track betting facilities worldwide that potentially can offer the Horsepower World Pool as a pari-mutuel wager.

The Corporation owns the exclusive perpetual right and license to market its Horsepower® proprietary system, commercial sponsorships, advertising and other promotional materials in connection with the use of the technology. This includes the rights to all intellectual property including copyrights, patents and trademarks.

During the most recently completed fiscal year, the Corporation assisted its wholly owned subsidiary HBN to develop the Horsepower® system for worldwide racetrack introduction.

HBN recently added a traditional Chinese wagering format for both the internet and racetrack applications of the Horsepower® system.

All order processing is being outsourced to licensed international payment processing providers. Horsepower® Systems Management and Horsepower® Security are internally managed by HBN. An advertising/affiliate marketing program has been established to develop Horsepower® and create awareness of the Corporation as a public corporation.

Legal protection is an ongoing priority for the Corporation. All developments in Horsepower® are protected by a patent, trademark and copyright program. Registered trademarks are in place for Sungold®, Horsepower®, Quick 6® and Safespending®.

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Industry Recognition

In November 2001, the Corporation and HBN were awarded the International Internet Gaming Innovator Award at the Fifth Annual Symposium on Internet Gaming held in Dublin, Ireland. Horsepower® was also featured on the front page of Thoroughbred Times Magazine (America’s premier weekly Thoroughbred magazine) on September 23, 2001.

1.                        VANCOUVER THOROUGHBRED PARK

In 2001, the Corporation presented a proposal to renovate the Hastings Thoroughbred Park horse racing facility (the “Vancouver Thoroughbred Park” or “VTP”) located in Vancouver, British Columbia, in conjunction with the construction of a one mile thoroughbred training centre in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The Corporation continues to negotiate the proposal with the owners of the VTP and has developed a team with development, financing and operations expertise as well as architects that intend to work to revive the racecourse. The proposal is open to a possible joint venture with a new emphasis on the core live racing product. This proposal will not involve slot machines but it is anticipated that government approvals will be necessary for the new Horsepower® World Pool Racetrack program to be included at the VTP racecourse. In February, 2004 Hastings Park was put out to tender and a city of Vancouver vote on slot machines is scheduled for July 2004.

The Corporation has entered into a letter of intent with TAC which may provide the Corporation with US$24,000,000 in financing for racecourse development in British Columbia. The letter of intent between the Corporation and TAC grants TAC an option to purchase six million shares of the Corporation’s common stock for $4 US per share until October 1, 2004. In the event that the Corporation does not complete the financing with TAC, the Corporation will require additional financing in order to proceed with its VTP proposal. As at August 31, 2003, the Corporation expended $31,328 in direct costs on the VTP project.

Vancouver Thoroughbred Park Racing Days, Licenses

The approval to operate the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park and policies related to pari-mutuel wagering activities are regulated by the Province of British Columbia. The Corporation must submit an application for business licenses required to operate the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park. The Corporation must also submit an application to the B.C. Government for authorization to conduct horse racing and to receive race dates for the racing seasons and apply to the B.C. Gaming Commission for approval to operate Horsepower® electronic horse racing at the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park. The operator of the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park must receive the approval of the Solicitor General before the required permits, licenses and race days will be issued for VTP. All requests for proposals relating to Hastings Park are expected by July, 2004.

The Corporation anticipates that TAC, pursuant to the TAC Letter of Intent, will subscribe to the purchase of six million shares of the Corporation’s common stock. See “Richmond Equine Training Centre.” The proceeds are expected to be used for the racetrack development.

TAC’s agreement to purchase the six million common shares of the Corporation expires on October 1, 2004, unless extended by the parties. There can be no assurance that the City of Vancouver or the Province of British Columbia will provide the approval needed to operate the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park before October 1, 2004, if at all, or that TAC will purchase the Corporation’s treasury shares in the private placement as agreed. If such private placement is completed, there can be no assurance that the funds will be sufficient to complete the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park. If the Corporation is unable to obtain the required approval or financing required to complete the project, the Corporation may abandon its plans to operate the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park.

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Summary of Governmental Regulation of the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park

The process for obtaining regulatory approval for the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park is complex and time consuming. In the future, the federal and provincial legislature may pass legislation that may place additional regulatory requirements on the Corporation’s plans to develop or operate the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park.

2.                        RICHMOND EQUINE TRAINING CENTRE “RETC”

The Corporation is presently negotiating an option to acquire 100 acres of land located in Richmond, British Columbia from A.C. Gilmore & Sons (the “Gilmore Land”). The Corporation proposes to develop this land into an international-class thoroughbred training/auction facility (the “Richmond Equine Training Centre”). The proposed facility is anticipated to include state of the art backstretch facilities, a 30,000 square foot Equine Therapy Centre, riding trails and an equine sales pavilion.

The Corporation previously negotiated an option to purchase 227 acres of land in Richmond, British Columbia with the owners of the Gilmore Land for the purpose of developing a horse training complex. In November 2002, the Corporation’s option to purchase a 227 acre property in Richmond expired and was not renewed. The Corporation wrote off $247,703 in pre-development costs relating to the Richmond project in 2003.

The proposal is subject to a number of conditions including, among others, the financing, appropriate authorization, approval and permits from the City of Richmond and the Province of British Columbia to develop the project. The Corporation has received an expression of interest from a leading industry operator.

Status of Richmond Equine Training Centre

The Corporation has undertaken extensive activities related to the development and obtaining regulatory approval for Richmond Equine Training Centre. Below is an outline of the activities undertaken by the Corporation and the status of Richmond Equine Training Centre as of the date of this annual report.

The Corporation engaged Hunter Interests of Maryland and Racing Resource Group of Colorado to prepare a study of the British Columbia thoroughbred industry and the economic feasibility for Richmond Equine Training Centre.
   
The Corporation engaged Lea and Associates to produce a traffic study for Richmond Equine Training Centre. Lea and Associates subsequently met with the Ministry of Transportation and Highways and confirmed that the Richmond Equine Training Centre traffic plan to access Highway 91 directly by Nelson Road is consistent with the strategic plans of B.C. Transportation and Highway.
   
The Corporation engaged Ewing, Cole, Cherry and Brott as the master planner and executive architect/consulting architect for the Richmond Equine Training Centre. Ewing, Cole, Cherry and Brott has provided the Corporation consulting services related to site selection and market analysis, prepared preliminary designs for the Richmond Equine Training Centre complex and entered into initial discussions with officials at Richmond Planning and Urban Development.

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B.C. Soil Scientists Eveco Consultants prepared an agricultural assessment and application strategy for the Gilmore Property for the Corporation. The agricultural assessment indicates that the intended use of the Richmond Property is consistent with the agricultural capability of the surrounding areas and is projected to realize benefits for both local and regional agricultural development.
   
The Corporation engaged Marktrend Research to conduct a survey of Richmond residents and a second survey of Greater Vancouver residents to assess public opinion of the Richmond Equine Training Centre proposed project. The Marktrend results indicate that 70% of those in Richmond with an opinion supported the proposal and planned site of Richmond Equine Training Centre.
   
The Corporation has engaged P.C.L. Constructors to act as the general contractor for Richmond Equine Training Centre. P.C.L. is Canada’s leading building contractor and has successfully constructed major arenas, equine centres and racetracks.
   
The Corporation has retained Eikos Planning Inc. to provide consulting services with the City of Vancouver and all provincial agencies affected by the Richmond Equine Training Centre development proposal.

The regulatory approval process is complex, time consuming and expensive. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will obtain the required financing, appropriate authorization, approval and permits to develop Richmond Equine Training Centre in a timely manner or that the Corporation will successfully develop and construct Richmond Equine Training Centre. TAC’s agreement to purchase the six million common shares of the Corporation to partially fund Richmond Equine Training Centre expires on October 1, 2004, unless extended by the parties. There can be no assurance that the Province of British Columbia will provide the approval needed to complete development of Richmond Equine Training Centre before October 1, 2004, if at all. If such private placement is completed, there can be no assurance that the Corporation will secure additional funds required to complete Richmond Equine Training Centre. Except for the TAC Letter of Intent, the Corporation has no other agreements related to the financing for the Richmond Equine Training Centre. If the Corporation is unable to obtain the required approval or financing required to complete the project, the Corporation may abandon its plans to complete the Richmond Equine Park Training Center.

3.                        SAFESPENDING® PROJECT

In May 2001, the Corporation acquired the entire world wide right, title and interest to the internet payment system technology of Safespending Services Inc. (“SafeSpending®”). The Safespending® internet payment system is a prepaid anonymous cash spending system that uses a unique and personalized PIN number which can be used to make purchases online from merchants and individuals.

The acquisition agreement with SafeSpending® includes all copyrights, trademarks, source codes and SafeSpending’s® intellectual property. Under the terms of the agreement the Corporation has agreed to pay a 7.5 percent royalty of net revenue relating to the technology upon the Corporation or its subsidiary Horsepower Broadcasting Network Inc. receiving $1,000,000 in net revenue from operation, sales or license of the technology. The Corporation has been negotiating for a joint venture partner to distribute SafeSpending® through retailers (land based) on a worldwide basis. A patent is pending for the anonymous cash payment system in 105 countries.

The Corporation is in the preliminary stages of obtaining the regulatory and other approvals required to develop each of the Sungold® Projects. Some of the Corporation’s projects are in the development stage

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and currently produce no revenues. The Corporation’s projects are in the pari-mutuel wagering /entertainment industry and are subject to significant regulatory requirements.

There can be no assurance that the Corporation will successfully develop all of the Projects currently under development or that such projects, if developed, will generate any revenues or profits from operations.

The Corporation anticipates it will need to raise approximately US$1,500,000 during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004 to meet its minimum projected expenditures for such period. See “Description of Business - Plan of Operation.” There can be no assurance that the Corporation will successfully obtain such financing on acceptable terms.

Principal Markets

The Corporation’s principal markets include North America, Asia and Europe for the installation of the Horsepower® racing system at licensed racetracks.

Seasonality of the Corporation’s Business

The Corporation’s business is not seasonal nor does the Corporation require raw materials to conduct its business.

Marketing Channels

The Corporation’s marketing channels are primarily licensed world racetracks as well as the Internet and traditional multimedia.

PLAN OF OPERATION

The Corporation’s plan of operation is based on information provided in the reports of its consultants and the decisions of management. Set out below is a summary of the Corporation’s Plan of Operation and operating budget (in US Dollars) for each of the Corporation’s projects and for administration and marketing for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004.

Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre

The Corporation does not anticipate that the construction of the Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre facilities will begin until after October, 2004, subject to the Corporation’s ability to: (i) rezone the Gilmore Land and the Fraser River Land, (ii) obtain regulatory approval for the project, and (iii) obtain additional financing for the project. Other factors which may affect the construction of the project are the projected cost of the project, economic conditions and other conditions that may affect regulatory approval of the Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre. See “Risk Factors.” The Corporation believes that a majority of its activities on the Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre during the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004 will be related to pre-development activities and obtaining regulatory approval for the project. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will receive regulatory approval for the Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre.

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Set forth below is the Corporation’s anticipated operating budget for the Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004.

Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre

  Option Payments US$4,000  
       
  Legal US$2,000  
       
  Total: US$6,000  

Horsepower™ Project

During the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004, the Corporation anticipates that its plan of operation related to the Horsepower™ pari-mutuel wagering system will consist of, among other things, (i) preparing the Horsepower™ system for introduction at selected international racetracks; (ii) development of an advertising/sponsorship network focusing on mutual promotion to develop the Horsepower™ system and create awareness of the Corporation.

Set forth below is the Corporation’s anticipated operating budget for the Horsepower™ pari-mutuel wagering system for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004.

Horsepower™ System

    Operating Expenses US$  
       
  Legal 20,000  
       
  Software Development 150,000  
       
  Hardware Systems 50,000  
       
  System Management 100,000  
       
  Advertising/Marketing 100,000  
       
  Total Horsepower™ System: US$420,000  

Vancouver Thoroughbred Park

The Corporation’s operating budget for the financial year ending August 31, 2004 with respect to the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park is as follows:

  Consulting Fees US$15,000  
       
  Total Thoroughbred Park US$15,000  

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Set forth below are the Corporation’s estimated operating budgets for administrative and marketing expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004:

  Administration Expenses US($)  
       
              Office/Telephone/Supplies $10,000  
       
              Insurance $10,000  
       
              Office Rent Services $50,000  
       
              Legal/Audit/Trust Corporation $150,000  
       
              Management Fees $50,000  
       
              Consulting Fees $300,000  
       
              Travel/Entertainment $100,000  
       
              Contingency $164,000  
       
  Total Administration Expenses $834,000  
       
                  Marketing Expenses $200,000  
       
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET: US$1,500,000  

The Corporation’s total operating budget for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004 is estimated to be approximately US$1,500,000. There can be no assurance that the Corporation’s actual expenditures for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004 will not exceed the Corporation’s estimated operating budgets. Actual expenditures will depend on a number of factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Corporation, including, among other things, timing of regulatory approval of its projects, the availability of financing on acceptable terms, reliability of the assumptions of management in estimating cost and timing, certain economic and political factors, the time expended by consultants and professionals and fees associated with applications related to the Corporation’s projects. If the actual expenditures for such costs exceed the estimated costs or if events occur that require additional expenditures, the Corporation will be required to raise additional financing or to defer certain expenditures to meet other obligations. The failure to meet certain expenditures may cause the Corporation to default on material obligations and such default may have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business and results of operations.

C.                        ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Corporation has three wholly owned subsidiaries: (i) SafeSpending Inc. (formerly Sungold Entertainment USA Inc.), a company incorporated under the laws of Arizona; (ii) Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of Canada; and (iii) Racing Unified Network (R.U.N.) Inc. a company incorporated on June 26, 2003, under the laws of Canada.

The Corporation dissolved its wholly owned subsidiary Horsepower Broadcasting Network Inc. in January, 2004.

D.                        PROPERTY PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

The Corporation’s corporate headquarters are located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Corporation leases corporate office space at an annual rent of approximately US$50,000, which includes rent, secretarial services, two offices and the shared use of boardrooms. The Corporation has approximately

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14 months remaining on its office lease. Management believes these offices are adequate for its needs and that the rates are comparable with market rates.

ITEM 5.              OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

The following should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s financial statements, forming a part of this document, including note 13 to the annual financial statements which provides a reconciliation between US GAAP and Canadian GAAP.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Corporation’s financial statements are prepared in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make estimates and assumptions which can affect the reported balances. In determining estimates of net recoverable amounts and net realizable values, or whether there has been a permanent impairment in value, for, pre-paid and deposits, pre-development costs and capital assets, patent rights and other assets, the Corporation relies on assumptions regarding applicable industry performance and prospects, as well as general business and economic conditions that prevail and are expected to prevail. Assumptions underlying asset valuations are limited by the availability of reliable comparable data and the uncertainty of predictions concerning future events.

By nature, asset valuations are subjective and do not necessarily result in precise determinations. Should the underlying assumptions change, the estimated net recoverable amounts and net realizable values may change by a material amount. The Corporation’s significant accounting policies are set forth in Note 2 to its consolidated financial statements, which should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion of the Corporation’s critical accounting policies and estimates set forth below.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Corporation’s activities are subject to various governmental laws and regulations relating to horse racing, virtual horse racing, online jackpot wagering, copyrights, trademarks and patents. These regulations are continually changing. The Corporation believes its activities comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Accounts recorded in foreign currency have been converted to Canadian dollars as follows:

  • Current assets and current liabilities at exchange rates at the end of the year;
  • Other assets at historical rates; and
  • Revenues and expenses at the average rate of exchange for the month incurred.
  • Gains and losses resulting from the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates are included in the determination of income.

Pre-development costs

The Corporation is in the development stage and capitalizes all costs related to its pre-development projects in accordance with Accounting Guideline No. 11, “Enterprises in the Development Stage”,

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issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Management of the Corporation assess annually whether the recovery of the unamortized balance of these costs from the future operations can continue to be regarded as probable. When the unamortized balance is determined to exceed the expected amount of recovery through future related revenues, less relevant costs, the deferred pre-development costs are impaired and are written down to fair value.

The costs deferred at any time do not necessarily reflect present or future values. The ultimate recovery of such amounts depends on the Corporation successfully developing and commencing the project.

Overview

To date, the Corporation has not earned significant revenues and is considered to be in a development stage. The recoverability of pre-development costs is primarily dependent on the ability of the Corporation to put its pre-development projects into economically viable products in the future.

The Corporation has funded its business operations, working capital and the development of its interests by the issuance of share capital under private placements and by the exercise of accompanying warrants and stock options in the aggregate amount of $15,717,808 since inception.

As of August 31, 2003, the Corporation had $47,928 cash on hand, $4,154 in prepaid expenses and $175,238 in accounts payable. As at August 31, 2002, the Corporation had $23,772 cash on hand, $374,953 in prepaid expenses and $32,824 in accounts payable.

The Corporation's net losses for the fiscal years ended 2003 and 2002 were $4,619,275 and $2,602,640, respectively.

A.                        OPERATING RESULTS

Year Ended August 31, 2003 Compared to August 31, 2002

The Corporation had $1,317 revenue from operation during fiscal 2003 compared to $19,547 during the same period in 2002 and $10,269 in foreign exchange loss for fiscal year 2003 compared to $4,526 loss for 2002. The Corporation had a net loss of $4,619,275 for fiscal 2003 compared to net loss of $2,602,640 for fiscal 2002. Net losses from operations were composed entirely of operating expenses, including a write down of pre-development costs and investments of $2,017,420.

In November 2002, the option to purchase 227 acres in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada for the purpose of developing a horse training complex expired, and the Corporation did not obtain a new option to purchase 100 acres on the same property. Consequently, the Company wrote-off all deferred expenditures that were related directly to the option property in 2003.

During the year ending August 31, 2003, the Corporation issued 11,750,000 private placement units to settle $582,561of debts. Proceeds from the exercise of share purchase warrants, incentive share purchase options and private placements totalled $1,835,162 in fiscal 2003 compared to $2,388,010 in fiscal 2002.

Overall the pre-development expenditures and investments capitalized under Canadian GAAP for the year ended August 31, 2003 were decreased by $2,006,274, as compared to a decrease of $125,909 in 2002, which represents the addition of $11,146 representing consulting and legal fees of $1,680 on the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park/Richmond Equine Training Centre project and $9,466 on the Safespending® project, less the impairment write-off of $2,017,420. The Vancouver Thoroughbred Park/Richmond Equine Training Centre project pre-development expenditures for fiscal 2002 were

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$19,821 in 2002 and the Safespending® project pre-development expenditures for fiscal year 2002 were $13,087. The Horsepower® software development project pre-development expenses for fiscal 2003 and 2002 were nil. In 2003, the Corporation discontinued the Gun Lake project and provided an impairment write-off of all related pre-development costs of $1,769,717. In November 2002, the Corporation’s option to purchase a 227 acre property in Richmond expired and was not renewed. The Corporation wrote-off pre-development costs of $247,703 relating to the option on the Richmond property in 2003.

Professional and consulting expenditures for fiscal 2003 were $547,829 compared to expenses of $242,565 in fiscal 2002. Investor relations fees increased to $214,843 in fiscal 2003 from $169,935 in fiscal 2002. Office expenses increased to $164,044 in fiscal 2003 from $60,936 in fiscal 2002.

In fiscal years 2003 and 2002, the Corporation had agreements with two consultants providing full time administration and management services and agreements with ten other consultants providing services such as internet consulting, marketing and corporate development. Management fees for the two agreements respecting management services during the year ended August 31, 2003 were $286,603 compared to $246,000 in 2002. Consulting fees for internet services in fiscal 2003 were $184,249 compared to $410,144 in 2002.

The $0.07 loss per share for fiscal 2003 compares to $0.06 loss per share for fiscal 2002 and reflects the Corporation's net loss in the 2003 fiscal year.

As the Corporation's only revenue-producing technology Horsepower® system is in the early startup stage, income from operation is not material at this point. However, the Corporation anticipates that the system will continue to develop more revenues as the player base develops.

Year Ended August 31, 2002 Compared to August 31, 2001

The Corporation had $19,446 revenue from operation during fiscal 2002 compared to $12,428 from 2001 and $4,526 in foreign exchange loss for fiscal year 2002 compared to $12,098 gain for 2001. The Corporation had a net loss of $2,602,640 for fiscal 2002 compared to net loss of $2,184,080 for fiscal 2001.

Overall the pre-development expenditures and investments for fiscal 2002 were $125,909, which represents the addition of $32,908 less Richmond project option fees of $158,817 write-off during the year, as compared to $144,216 for fiscal 2001. The addition of $32,908 was due primarily to the expenditures on consulting and legal fees, option fees and other direct costs. Specifically the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park/Richmond Equine Training Centre project pre-development expenditures for fiscal 2002 were $19,821 compared to $83,794 in 2001. The Safespending® project pre-development expenditures for fiscal year 2002 were $13,087 compared to $65,162 in 2001. The Horsepower® software development project pre-development expenses for fiscal 2002 were nil compared to $41,884 in fiscal 2001. The Toledo Beach pre-development expenses for fiscal 2002 were nil compared to $93,971 for fiscal 2001. The Corporation abandoned the Toledo Beach Project and had written off all related pre-development costs of $460,574 in 2001. Litigation expenditures for fiscal 2002 were nil compared to litigation expenditures of $31,546 in fiscal 2001 related to the Gun Lake project in Michigan.

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Proceeds from the exercise of share purchase warrants, incentive share purchase options and private placements totaled $2,388,010 in fiscal 2002 compared to $2,391,331 in fiscal 2001.

In fiscal years 2002 and 2001, the Corporation had agreements with two consultants providing full time administration and management services and agreements with ten other consultants providing services such as internet consulting, marketing and corporate development. Management fees for the two agreements respecting management services in fiscal 2002 were $246,000 compared to $246,000 in fiscal 2001. Consulting fees for internet services in fiscal 2002 were $410,144 compared to $151,791 in fiscal 2001. Professional and consulting fees increased to $242,565 in fiscal 2002 from $118,716 in fiscal 2001. Investor relations fees increased to $169,935 in fiscal 2002 from $93,972 in fiscal 2001. Office expenses reduced to $60,936 in fiscal 2002 from $70,096 in fiscal 2001.

The $0.06 loss per share for fiscal 2002 compares to $0.07 loss per share for fiscal 2001 and reflects the Corporation's net loss in the 2002 fiscal year.

Year Ended August 31, 2001 Compared to August 31, 2000

The Corporation had $24,528 in net revenues for fiscal 2001 compared to net revenues of $18,444 for fiscal 2000 due primarily to foreign exchange gain (loss). The Corporation had $12,428 from operation during fiscal 2001. The Corporation had a net loss of $2,184,080 for fiscal 2001 compared to net loss of $1,314,123 for fiscal 2000.

Overall the pre-development expenditures and investments for fiscal 2001 were $(144,216) which represents the addition of $316,358 less Toledo Beach Project of $460,574 write-off during the year which compared to $623,872 for fiscal 2000. This was due primarily to the expenditures on developing, licensing and start-up costs of the Horsepower2 Game and the Toledo Beach Project in Michigan, USA. Specifically, the Horsepower2 Game pre-development expenses for fiscal 2001 were $41,884 compared to $17,115 in fiscal 2000; the Toledo Beach pre-development expenses for fiscal 2001 were $93,971 compared to $270,569 for fiscal 2000. The Corporation decided to abandon the Toledo Beach Project and has written off all related pre-development costs of $460,574. Litigation expenditures for fiscal 2001 were $31,546 compared to litigation expenditures of $54,615 in fiscal 2000 related to the Gun Lake project in Michigan; the racetrack pre-development expenditures for fiscal 2001 were $83,794 compared to $281,573 in 2000 and the Safespending project for fiscal year 2001 were $65,162 compared to nil in 2000.

Proceeds from the exercise of share purchase warrants, incentive share purchase options and private placement totalled $2,391,331 in fiscal 2001 compared to $2,123,061 in fiscal 2000.

Management fees in fiscal 2001 were $246,000 compared to $186,500 in fiscal 2000. Consulting fees for internet services in fiscal 2001 were $151,791 compared to nil in fiscal 2000. Professional and consulting fees increased to $118,716 in fiscal 2001 from $98,061 in fiscal 2000. Investor relations increased to $93,972 in fiscal 2001 from $18,405 in fiscal 2000. Office expenses increased to $70,096 in fiscal 2001 from $45,753 in fiscal 2000.

The $0.07 loss per share for fiscal 2001 compares to $0.06 loss per share for fiscal 2000 and reflects the Corporation’s net loss in the 2001 fiscal year.

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B.                        LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As at August 31, 2003, the Corporation had the following cash on hand:

  Cdn Account $42,543  
  US Account US$3,886  
       
  TOTAL: $47,928  

The Corporation has a planned operating budget of US$1,500,000 ($2,282,250) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2004. The Corporation currently does not have sufficient funds to fund its operations through the fiscal year ended August 31, 2004, and will be required to raise additional funds from, operations or through equity or debt financing. The Corporation anticipates it will raise funds to meet its planned operating budget through private placements of equity and debt financing.

There can be no assurance that the Corporation will have sufficient financing to meet its actual expenditure requirements or that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Corporation. There can be no assurance that the Corporation's actual expenditures for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004 will not exceed the Corporation's estimated operating budget. If the actual expenditures for such cost exceed the estimated costs or if events occur that require additional expenditures, the Corporation will be required to raise additional financing or to defer expenditures to meet other obligations. The failure to meet certain expenditures may cause the Corporation to default on material obligations and such default may have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's business and results of operations. If the Corporation is unable to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, the Corporation will be unable to meet its obligations and the Corporation may be forced to abandon its interest in some of its projects and write off its investment.

The following is a summary of the Corporation’s financing activities during the fiscal years ending August 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001:

1.
During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Corporation issued 29,750,000 common shares pursuant to private placements, the exercise of share purchase warrants, and the exercise of incentive share purchase options for proceeds of $1,835,162 cash and to settle $582,561 of debts owed by the Corporation.
   
2.
During the year ended August 31, 2002, the Corporation issued 15,666,666 common shares pursuant to private placements, the exercise of incentive share purchase options and the exercise of share purchase warrants for proceeds of $2,388,010.
   
3.
During the year ended August 31, 2001, the Corporation issued 12,278,800 common shares pursuant to private placements, the exercise of incentive share purchase options and the exercise of share purchase warrants and debt settlement for proceeds of $2,450,621.

Since August 31, 2003, the Corporation issued 8,000,000 private placement shares to settle debt of $530,932 pursuant to its private placement financings.

While the Corporation has been successful in raising the necessary funds in the past, there can be no assurance it can continue to do so. If such funds cannot be secured, the Corporation may be forced to curtail some of its development efforts to a level for which funding can be secured through new investment or joint venturing. If the Corporation cannot raise or arrange to obtain the cash requirements

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necessary to meet its minimum obligations for the Richmond Equine Training Centre, the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park and the SafeSpending® Project, some of its projects may be forfeited. The Corporation believes its minimum financial obligations during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2004 will be approximately US$1,500,000. The Corporation anticipates it will finance the Richmond Equine Training Centre by issuing six million common shares to TAC for US$4.00 per share pursuant to a letter of intent. The Corporation has TAC's commitment to purchase six million shares of the Corporation under the TAC letter of intent for US$24 million. The Corporation has not obtained any firm commitment to finance the Richmond Equine Training Centre. There can be no assurance that such financing will be obtained on acceptable terms. In 2003, the Corporation financed the Horsepower® World Pool system with equity financing. The Corporation anticipates it will finance the Horsepower® World Pool system and the SafeSpending® Project primarily through revenues from the Horsepower® World Pool system.

The Corporation does not currently have adequate funds available to finance its operations through August 31, 2004. The Corporation intends finance its operations through additional equity financings of its shares.

The Corporation's liquidity depends largely on the established financing capabilities of its principals and on its ability to access the capital markets or to enter into joint venture agreements. Although the Corporation has no plans to acquire additional projects or to explore new opportunities in fiscal 2004, the Corporation may enter into arrangements to do so if management determines that such projects are economically viable and in the best interest of the Corporation's shareholders. Such acquisition may affect the Corporation's ability to access the capital markets or to enlist new joint venture partners. The Corporation does not know of any other trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, the Corporation's liquidity either materially increasing or decreasing at present or in the foreseeable future.

The Corporation relies on private placements, investment by related parties and revenues from the Horsepower Racetrack World Pool Program for the working capital necessary for its operations. It is anticipated that financings will continue to be achieved through these means as well as through potential joint ventures. The Corporation has received expressions of interest from both private and public investors. There can be no guarantee that the expressions of interest will be sufficient to fund the Corporation's projects.

As at August 31, 2003, the Corporation’s only obligation under capital leases are two computer hardware leases expiring April 2004 through June 2004. The balance on the leases as at August 31, 2003 was $17,253 ($17,253 of which was a current obligation). The Corporation expects to continue to operate from equity investment.

The Corporation does not have any material commitments for capital expenditures.

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C.                        RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Corporation has not expended any funds over the last three years on "Research and Development" as that term is defined in the CICA Handbook. The Corporation has, however, expended the following amounts directly in connection with software development of the Horsepower® World Pool system over the past three years:

        Pre-development costs   Computer   Computer  
  Year   - Consulting and legal   Hardware   Software  
  2001   $ 41,884   $ 7,009   $ 349,481  
                 
  2002   -   $ 3,112   $ 4,579  
                 
  2003   -   -   $ 181,084  
                 
  TOTAL   $ 41,884   $ 10,121   $ 535,144  

The Corporation continues to be in the development stage of its operations. Consequently a significant amount of the Corporation's expenditures have been related to software development. The Corporation's plans for its software research and development expenditures for fiscal 2004 will represent a decreasing percentage of the Corporation's budget as advertising and marketing Horsepower® system are expected to begin generating revenues for the Corporation.

D.                        TREND INFORMATION

The Corporation does not have sufficient history of operations, because it has been in the development stage until the last fiscal year, to be able to ascertain any trends in production, sales or costs. The Corporation is unaware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are likely to have a material effect on its net sales or revenues, income from operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources or that would cause reported financial information not necessarily to be indicative of future operating results or financial condition except that the Corporation plans to exploit the trend towards online delivery of wagering systems and focus primarily on the trend towards racetrack friendly alternative wagering which the Corporation believes is in the initial stages of a major international expansion.

E.                        OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Corporation does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

As used in this Item 5.E., the term off-balance sheet arrangement means any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with the company is a party, under which the company has:

(a)
Any obligation under a guarantee contract that has any of the characteristics identified in paragraph 3 of FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others

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(November 2002) (“FIN 45”), as may be modified or supplemented, excluding the types of guarantee contracts described in paragraphs 6 and 7 of FIN 45;
   
(b)
A retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity for such assets;
   
(c)
Any obligation under a derivative instrument that is both indexed to the company’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity, or not reflected, in the company’s statement of financial position; or
   
(d)
Any obligation, including a contingent obligation, arising out of a variable interest (as referenced in FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (January, 2003), as may be modified or supplemented) in an unconsolidated entity that is held by, and material to, the company, where such entity provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with, the company.

F.                        TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

As of the date of the balance sheet for the Corporation’s last fiscal year end contained in this Form 20-F, the Corporation’s known contractual obligations identified in the following table are:

  Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations Total Less than
1 year
1- 3 years 3 -5 years More than
5 years
Long-Term Debt Obligations
Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations(1)
-
17,253
-
17,253
-
-
-
-
-
-
Operating Lease Obligations(2) 74,618 59,652 14,966 - -
Purchase Obligations - - - - -
Other Long-Term Liabilities reflected on the Corporation’s Balance Sheet under Canadian GAAP - - - - -
Total 91,871 76,905 14,966    
(1) As of February 27, 2004 the Corporation repaid the outstanding balance of its two existing capital leases.
(2) Operating lease obligations represent leases on the Corporation’s current offices to October, 2004.

G.                        SAFE HARBOR

The safe harbor provided in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act applies to forward-looking information provided pursuant to Item 5.E and F above.

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ITEM 6.              DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

A.                        DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

All of the directors of the Corporation are elected annually by the shareholders and hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, unless they sooner resign or cease to be directors in accordance with the Corporation’s bylaws. The Corporation’s last annual general meeting was held on February 20, 2004. The Corporation’s executive officers are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

As of February 20, 2004, the following persons are directors and/or executive officers of the Corporation:

Name Position with the Corporation Number of Common
Shares Owned

Art Cowie(1)
Director and President 1,347,500
Donald R. Harris Director and Chairman 5,892,207
Anne Kennedy Director 898,940
Walter Wolff(1) Director 176,650
Larry R. Simpson Director 315,000
Dennis Hedtke(1) Director and Corporate Secretary 1,965,860
(1) Member of the Corporation’s Audit Committee and Executive Committee.

Members of the Corporation’s board of directors are elected by the holders of the Corporation’s shares to represent the interests of all shareholders. The board of directors meets periodically to review significant developments affecting the Corporation and to act on matters requiring board approval. Although the board of directors delegates many matters to others, it reserves certain powers and functions to itself. The only standing committees of the Board of Directors of the Corporation is an audit committee and an executive committee. See “Board Practices” below.

None of the Corporation’s directors or executive officers are parties to any arrangement or understanding with any other person pursuant to which said individual was elected as a director or officer or member of senior management of the Corporation.

No director or executive officer of the Corporation has any family relationship with any other officer or director of the Corporation.

The following is a brief summary of biographical information on each of the officers and directors listed above:

ART COWIE, has served as President and director of the Corporation since January, 2003. Mr. Cowie has been a career community planner as well as a distinguished landscape architect, government affairs consultant and has an extensive public service record including member of the BC Legislature, Alderman for the City of Vancouver, Director of the Pacific National Exhibition, Chairman of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, member of B.C. and Canadian Institutes of Planning, past President of the BC Society of Landscape Architects and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Art is the designer for the Corporation’s proposed Hastings Park one-mile racecourse retrofit

DONALD R. HARRIS, has served as a director of the Corporation since January, 1998 and Chairman of the Board since December, 1999. Mr. Harris is the President and CEO of TAC International Investment

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LLC, a private investment company, and the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Town’s Edge Properties, Inc., a developer of multiple residential and commercial properties, for over 31 years. Town’s Edge is the managing entity for 12 real estate investment general and limited partnerships worth in excess of US $65 million.

ANNE KENNEDY, has served as Corporate Secretary of the Corporation from December, 1999 to February, 2004 and as a director since June, 1998. Ms. Kennedy has over 20 years experience as a Realtor, co-owner of a private insurance firm and as a budget analyst for a major oil company. Ms. Kennedy has been providing regulatory reporting, office management and shareholder communications for the Corporation.

WALTER WOLFF, was appointed as a director of the Corporation in February, 2001. Mr. Wolff has owned and operated restaurants, bakeries and food processing facilities for 32 years. European trained Mr. Wolff has been the Chef for some of the world’s most renowned establishments such as the De Bergues in Geneva, the Queen Elizabeth in Montreal and as the head chef for Expo ’67 in Montreal, Canada. Walter previously served as a director of Cansib Energy Inc., a mining company formerly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

DENNIS HEDTKE, is presently the Corporate Secretary of the Corporation and has been a director of the Corporation since May, 2003. Mr. Hedtke is President and owner of Hedtke, Inc. a Manufacturer’s Representative firm offering engineered products to the mobile off-highway original equipment manufacturing market in 10 states. Mr. Hedtke is also founder and CEO of Specialty Fittings, Inc. a manufacturer of non-standard hydraulic fittings and Partner/Owner and CEO of Filtration Products Corporation, a manufacturing company with worldwide sales and distribution of hydraulic filters and accessories.

LARRY R. SIMPSON, has served as a director of the Corporation since October, 2002. Mr. Simpson has 25 years of sales, marketing and public relations experience, in the fields of horseracing, sports, and leisure. Larry has a background in both thoroughbred and standardbred horse ownership and syndication. Mr. Simpson has been a successful publisher, manager and writer for many leading thoroughbred and standardbred publications over the past 16 years. Mr. Simpson’s influence within the racing industry has extended to charity work for equine research, lecturing on handicapping, arranging new owner seminars and freelance writing for racing and gaming publications.

No director and/or executive officer of the Corporation has been the subject of any order, judgment, or decree of any governmental agency or administrator or of any court of competent jurisdiction, revoking or suspending for cause any license, permit or other authority of such person or of any corporation of which he or she is a director and/or executive officer, to engage in the securities business or in the sale of a particular security or temporarily or permanently restraining or enjoining any such person or any corporation of which he or she is an officer or director from engaging in or continuing any conduct, practice, or employment in connection with the purchase or sale of securities, or convicting such person of any felony or misdemeanor involving a security or any aspect of the securities business or of theft or of any felony.

B.                        COMPENSATION

The Corporation does not compensate its directors for their services as directors. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors makes separate remuneration to any director undertaking services on behalf of the Corporation other than services ordinarily required of a director. Other than indicated below, no director received any compensation for his or her services as a director, including any committee participation or special assignments.

The Corporation grants stock options to directors, executive officers and employees. See “Options to Purchase Securities from the Corporation or Subsidiary”.

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The following table sets forth details of the compensation paid during the Corporation’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, to directors and executive officers:

Directors and
Executive Officers
Salary/Bonus Other Compensation
Kim N. Hart(1) nil $203,448(2)
Anne Kennedy nil $83,155(2)
Art Cowie nil $37,647(3)
Donald Harris nil nil
Dennis Hedtke nil nil
Walter Wolff nil nil
Larry R. Simpson nil $26,823(2)
Melvin Reeves nil $154,173(4)

  (1) Mr. Hart resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Corporation on May 27, 2003.
  (2) Paid in consideration of consulting services provided to the Corporation. See “Item 6.C. Board Practices”.
  (3) Paid as consulting fees to Eikos Planning Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Cowie.
  (4) Mr. Reeves resigned asa director on July 24, 2003.

The aggregate amount of compensation paid by the Corporation during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003 to all officers and directors as a group was $505,246.

No amounts have been set aside or accrued by the Corporation during the year ended August 31, 2003 to provide pension retirements or similar benefits for directors or executive officers of the Corporation pursuant to any plan provided for or contributed to by the Corporation.

OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES FROM THE CORPORATION OR SUBSIDIARY

Stock Options to purchase shares from the Corporation are granted to directors and employees of the Corporation on the terms and conditions acceptable to the applicable securities regulatory authorities. The Corporation has no formal written stock option plan. No stock option granted under the stock option program is transferable by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each stock option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by such optionee. The exercise price of all stock options granted under the stock option program is based on the market price of the Corporation’s securities at the time of the grant of the incentive stock option and the maximum term of each stock option may not exceed five years.

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The names and titles of the directors, executive officers and consultants of the Corporation to whom outstanding stock options have been granted and the number of shares subject to such stock options are set forth below as at August 31, 2003. The exercise price of the stock options is stated in U.S. dollars.

Name of Optionees Options Exercise
Price (US)
Expiration Date Total Outstanding
Options at
August 31, 2003
Officers and Directors:        
Kim N. Hart(1) 1,050,000 $0.06 February 28, 2006  
  79,900 $0.085 March 05, 2006  
  550,764 $0.08 January 04, 2007  
  400,000 $0.0725 January 24, 2007 2,080,664
Donald R. Harris 300,000 $0.08 August 10, 2006  
  108,000 $0.08 January 04, 2007 408,000
Anne Kennedy 272,000 $0.20 May 17, 2007 272,000
Walter Wolff 100,000 $0.15 February 16, 2006  
  36,000 $0.08 January 04, 2007 136,000
Art Cowie 136,000 $0.11 January 15, 2007  
  64,000 $0.05 May 27, 2008 200,000
Larry R. Simpson 200,000 $0.15 October 11, 2007 200,000
Dennis Hedtke 150,000 $0.05 May 28, 2008 150,000
Consultants:        
Jeff Grant 100,000 $0.09 December 20, 2006 100,000
  36,000 $0.08 January 04, 2007 136,000
Robert Zeilke 300,000 $0.15 October 16, 2007 300,000
      Total 3,982,664
        (1)    Mr. Hart resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Corporation on May 27, 2003.

C.                        BOARD PRACTICES

Directors, Officers and Term of Office

Directors may be appointed at any time in accordance with the Articles and Bylaws of the Corporation and then re-elected annually by the shareholders of the Corporation. Directors may resign at any time and their term of office expires annually at each Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation.

Executive officers are appointed from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Board, in its discretion, may remove any officer of the Corporation, otherwise each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed or until his earlier resignation.

Agreements with Senior Management

Effective May 1, 1998 as amended January 2, 2003, October 1, 2003 and January 2, 2004, the Corporation entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Kim Hart, a director of the Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary HBN. The consulting agreement provides for the payment of consulting fee in the amount of US$10,000 per month for an initial three year term. Pursuant to the terms of the consulting agreement, Mr. Hart is responsible for the supervision, direction, control, promotion and operation of the Corporation. Mr. Hart has the obligation and duty to perform all those duties which are generally

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performed by a Chief Executive Officer and President in corporations of similar size to the Corporation, and all acts which are reasonably necessary for the efficient and proper operation and development of the Corporation including all matters related to the general administration of the Corporation.

Mr. Hart is also required to provide management services to the Corporation, including negotiations with other persons, firms, corporations or financial institutions in connection with the arranging and securing of financing for the Corporation, including financings through underwritings, best efforts offerings or such other offerings as may be allowed through the facilities of the NASD and financings through limited partnership offerings or by conventional bank financing methods, the terms of such financing to be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Hart may be paid consulting bonuses from time to time, as are determined by the Board of Directors. The consulting agreement may be terminated by the Corporation at any time with cause and at any time on payment of twelve month’s compensation without cause. Mr. Hart may terminate the consulting agreement on 90 day’s notice to the Corporation. Pursuant to an agreement dated May 1, 2000, as amended January 2, 2004, Mr. Hart also agreed to provide management services to the Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, HBN for a management fee of US$10,000 per month for an initial three year term. Mr. Hart is the President and a director of HBN. During the Corporation’s most recently completed financial year a total of $203,448 has been paid or is payable by the Corporation and its subsidiaries to Mr. Hart for such services.

Effective July 1, 1998, the Corporation entered into a consulting agreement, as amended April 11, 2002, January 2, 2003, October 1, 2003 and January 2, 2004, with Anne Kennedy, a director of the Corporation. The consulting agreement is for an intial term of two years and provides for the payment of $7,500 per month to Ms. Kennedy by the Corporation. The consulting agreement may be terminated by the Corporation at any time for cause, and at any time without cause by giving 30 days written notice to Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Kennedy may terminate the consulting agreement at any time by giving the Corporation 30 days’ written notice. During the Corporation’s last completed financial year a total of $83,155 has been paid or is payable by the Corporation to Ms. Kennedy for such services.

Pursuant to a consulting agreement dated effective October 11, 2002, between the Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, HBN and Larry R. Simpson, Mr. Simpson provides marketing consulting services to HBN. Mr. Simpson is a director of the Corporation. During the Corporation’s last completed financial year a total of $26,823 has been paid or is payable by HBN to Mr. Simpson for such services.

Audit Committee

The members of the Corporation’s audit committee are Art Cowie, Dennis Hedtke and Walter Wolff. They may be appointed any time by the Corporation’s board of directors. The board, in its discretion may change the membership and fill vacancies in the audit committee, otherwise, audit committee members shall serve until his or her successor is appointed or until his or her earlier resignation.

The Corporation’s audit committee has the following primary duties, responsibilities and powers:

(a) to serve as an independent and objective party to monitor the Corporation’s financial reporting process and internal control systems;
   
(b) to review and appraise the audit activities of the Corporation’s independent auditors;
   
(c)
to provide open lines of communication among the independent auditors, financial and senior management, and the board of directors for financial reporting and control matters;

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(d)
making recommendations to the Corporation’s board of directors regarding the selection, independence, evaluation, fees and, if necessary, the replacement of the independent auditors;
   
(e)
meeting with the Corporation’s auditors and senior management to review the scope of the proposed audit for the current year, and the audit procedures to be used;
   
(f) reviewing the Corporation’s financial statements with the Corporation’s senior management and its independent auditors to ensure that:
     
  a.
senior management has reviewed the audited financial statements with the Audit Committee, including significant judgments affecting the financial statements;
     
  b.
the audit committee has received the assurance of both financial management and the Corporation’s independent auditors that its financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in all material respects;
     
  c.
the Corporation’s senior management review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Corporation’s financial and accounting controls;
     
  d.
Making inquiries of the Corporation’s senior management and the Corporation’s independent auditors to identify significant business, political, financial and control risks and exposures and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risk to the Corporation;
   
(g)
Ensuring that the disclosure of the process followed by the Corporation’s board of directors and its committees, in the oversight of the Corporation’s management of principal business risks, is complete and fairly presented; and
   
(h)
Review and confirmation of compliance with the Corporation’s policies on internal controls, conflicts of interests and other key compliance issues.

Executive Committee

The executive committee of the Corporation’s board of directors currently consists of Art Cowie, Dennis Hedtke and Walter Wolff. This committee is directed to have and exercise, during the intervals between the meetings of the Corporation’s board of directors, all the powers vested in the Board except the power to fill vacancies, the power to change the membership of, or fill vacancies in, the executive committee or any other committee of the Board.

D.                        EMPLOYEES

As of January 31, 2004, the Corporation had no employees. The Corporation relies primarily on part-time staff, flex-time and consultants to minimize expenses.

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ITEM 7.              MAJOR SHAREHOLDER AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A.                        MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

The Corporation is currently a publicly-held corporation, with its shares held by residents of Canada, the United States and other countries. To the best of its knowledge, the Corporation is not controlled, directly or indirectly, by another corporation or any government or by any natural or legal persons and, as at January 31, 2004, no person or corporation or other entity owns, directly or indirectly, or controls more than 5% of the shares of the Corporation, the only class of securities with voting rights, except for the persons or groups listed below:

Identity of Persons or Group Number of Shares Owned (1) Percentage of Class
CDS & Co. 41,691,270 45.38%
Cede & Co. (2) 12,628,307 13.75%
Kim N. Hart(3) (4) 7,040,000 7.66%
Donald Harris(4) 5,892,207 6.4%
Total 67,251,784 73.19%

(1) Based on 91,864,742 shares outstanding at January 31, 2004.
(2)
Cede & Co. is a depository enterprise. It is the Corporation’s understanding that Cede & Co. hold the specified shares as shareholder of record in a nominal, fiduciary, trustee or similar capacity. Accordingly, the names of the beneficial owners are not available to the Corporation unless the shareholders voluntarily elect to contact the Corporation or request disclosure of his, her or its identity. The Corporation is unaware of the identities of the beneficial owners of these shares.
(3) Mr. Hart resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of the Corporation on May 27, 2003.
(4)
Messrs. Hart and Harris are the only persons, corporations or other entities known by the Corporation to own directly or indirectly or control more than 5% of the shares of the Corporation.

There are no arrangements, known to the Corporation which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Corporation.

The Corporation’s major shareholders do not have different voting rights from other shareholders of the Corporation.

Based on the records of Computershare Investor Services Inc., the Corporation’s registrar and transfer agent, at January 31, 2004, there were 261 holders of record of the Corporation’s shares with United States addresses who collectively held 12,628,307 shares or approximately 13.75% of the 91,864,742 issued and outstanding shares. The Corporation’s records indicate that, as at January 31, 2004, there was one holder of record of stock options or warrants with a United States address. As noted above, the Corporation is not in a position to confirm ownership by these parties.

The Corporation is not aware of any significant changes in the ownership of it’s shares during the past three years.

B.                        RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Except for the ownership of the Corporation’s securities and the compensation described herein, advances to and by certain officers to or from the Corporation to cover expenses (all of which were reimbursed or repaid without interest), below are all of the material transactions between the Corporation and its directors, executive officers, holders of ten percent or more of the Corporation’s outstanding shares, or

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any associate or affiliate of such person since the commencement of the last fiscal year on September 1, 2000, or in any proposed transaction which may materially affect the Corporation.

The Corporation has entered into consulting agreements with certain directors. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees.”

The Corporation does not provide benefits to any personnel or its consultants. None of the officers or directors of the Corporation are indebted to the Corporation or were indebted to the Corporation during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001. See “Indebtedness of Directors and Officers” below.

The Corporation has entered into the TAC International Investments LLC letter of intent dated December 8, 1997, as recently extended on September 30, 2003, with TAC International Investments LLC, a company controlled by Donald Harris, a director of the Corporation. Pursuant to the letter of intent, if the Corporation receives authorization to develop the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park prior to October 1, 2004, TAC will purchase six million common treasury shares of the Corporation at US$4.00 per share, by way of private placement.

INDEBTEDNESS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

None of the directors, executive officers or senior officers of the Corporation or persons who were directors, executive officers or senior officers of the Corporation at any time during the Corporation’s last completed financial year, and non of the associates of such persons are or have been indebted to the Corporation or its subsidiaries at any time since the beginning of the Corporation’s last completed financial year. Furthermore, non or such person were indebted to a third party during such period where their indebtedness was the subject of a guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or other similar arrangement or understanding provided by the Corporation or its subsidiaries.

ITEM 8.              FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements required as part of this Annual Report are filed under Item 17 of this Annual Report.

LITIGATION

Gun Lake Claim

On February 19, 1999, the Corporation filed a lawsuit against the United Nation of Chippewa, Ottawa and Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, Inc., the Gun Lake Band of Indians Acknowledgement Project, David K. Sprague, William Church, the members of the elder/tribal council of the Gun Lake Band (collectively, the “Defendants”), in the Michigan Circuit Court for the County of Eaton. The lawsuit alleged, among other things, that (i) the Gun Lake Band breached the Gun Lake Agreement; (ii) Mr. Church breached his agreements with the Corporation; (iii) the Defendants, collectively, fraudulently induced the Corporation to make certain payments to the Gun Lake Band and Mr. Church and to provide certain services to the Gun Lake Band for the purposes of obtaining federal recognition and planning a Class III gaming operation; (iv) fraud and innocent misrepresentation in entering agreements with the Defendants; and (v) defamation related to certain false statements made by the Defendants to third parties

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related to the Corporation and its business. The Corporation was at the time seeking specific performance under the Gun Lake Agreement and US $447,800,000 in monetary damages.

On June 7, 1999, an Order was issued whereby the Honorable Robert Holmes Bell, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, granted the Corporation’s Motion to Remand to State Court the Corporation’s suit against the Defendants. The Defendants had removed the Corporation’s suit to federal court claiming complete federal preemption. The federal court ruled that it did not have subject matter jurisdiction over the lawsuit and the law suit was remanded to the State Court in Michigan for all further proceedings, including trial. Judge Calvin Osterhaven, however, held a hearing December 10, 1999 to determine the status of the lawsuit. The trial court dismissed the lawsuit on the basis of the Defendants claim of sovereign immunity. In 2002, the Michigan Court of Appeals court dismissed the appeal on the basis of the Band’s claim of sovereign immunity. In 2003, the Michigan Supreme Court denied the Corporation an application to appeal the Michigan Court of Appeals court decision and the Corporation decided in 2003 not to appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court.

To the best of its knowledge, the Corporation is not subject to any active or pending legal proceedings or claims against it or any of its properties that will have a material effect on the Corporation’s business or results of operations. However, from time to time, the Corporation may become subject to claims and litigation generally associated with any business venture.

DIVIDEND POLICY

Other than as described below, the Corporation has not and does not currently intend to pay any dividends on any of its shares. The Corporation intends to follow a policy of retained earnings to finance the growth of the business. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of the Corporation’s board of directors on the basis of earnings, financial requirements and other relevant factors.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

The Corporation does not have any significant changes to report since the date of the financial statements included with this Annual Report on Form 20-F.

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ITEM 9.              THE OFFER AND LISTING

The Corporation’s shares traded on the VSE in Canada from May 3, 1988 until February 26, 1997 and they were voluntarily de-listed from trading on the VSE on December 11, 1997. In the United States, the Corporation’s shares were quoted on the Pink Sheets published by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc. (the “Pink Sheets”), under the trading symbol “SGGNF” effective December 29, 1997. On March 29, 1999, the Corporation became a Reporting Issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and on May 14, 1999, the Corporation began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board as “SGGNF.” Effective September 7, 2001, the Corporation’s shares were also listed and posted for trading on the Frankfurt and Berlin Stock Exchanges. On December 15, 2003, the Corporation changed its trading symbol on the OTC Bulletin Board to “SGIHF” in connection with the Corporation’s name change to “Sungold International Holdings Corp.”.

The following is a summary of trading, on a fiscal quarter basis, in the shares on the Pink Sheets in the United States, during the first quarter of fiscal 1999 and on the OTC Bulletin Board during the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 1999 and for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003:

The Pink Sheets 1999 High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
  1st Quarter $2.37 $0.37 913,700

The OTC Bulletin
Board
1999 High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
  2nd Quarter 1.50 0.25 437,300
3rd Quarter 2.25 0.25 1,574,700
4th Quarter 1.125 0.375 1,450,200

2000
High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
1st Quarter 1.06 0.40 5,466,800
2nd Quarter 1.00 0.31 2,480,900
3rd Quarter 0.71 0.21 3,450,300
4th Quarter 0.26 0.06 7,315,200

2001
High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
1st Quarter 0.25 0.047 12,114,300
2nd Quarter 0.25 0.10 13,945,400
3rd Quarter 0.18 0.08 6,721,600
4th Quarter 0.17 0.08 8,380,100

2002
High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
1st Quarter 0.18 0.07 17,189,600
2nd Quarter 0.23 0.06 11,947,300
3rd Quarter 0.59 0.14 29,207,400

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  4th Quarter 0.37 0.10 29,207,400

2003
High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
1st Quarter 0.20 0.07 15,671,400
2nd Quarter 0.13 0.06 16,929,100
3rd Quarter 0.13 0.03 27,202,400
4th Quarter 0.13 0.03 33,562,100

The following is a summary of trading, on a monthly basis, in the shares on the OTC Bulletin Board in the United States during the past six months:

     Month & Year High (US$) Low (US$) Volume
January 2004 0.11 0.04 7,051,600
December 2003 0.09 0.05 6,461,500
November 2003 0.09 0.06 5,027,800
October 2003 0.12 0.08 7,240,700
September 2003 0.11 0.06 8,622,300
August 2003 0.13 0.09 12,788,300

The Corporation’s shares were approved for quotation by the National Association of Securities Dealers on the OTC Bulletin Board in the United States on May 14, 1999. The Corporation’s shares were listed and posted for trading on the Frankfurt and Berlin Stock Exchanges on September 7, 2001. Other than described above, the Corporation’s shares are not and have not been listed or quoted on any other exchange or quotation system.

ITEM 10.            ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A.                        SHARE CAPITAL

The authorized capital of the Corporation consists of: (i) an unlimited number of common shares without nominal or par value; (ii) 100,000,000 Class A Preference Shares, without nominal or par value; and (iii) 100,000,000 Class B Preference Shares, without nominal or par value.

At January 31, 2004, there were 91,864,742 shares issued and outstanding and an additional 43,353,334 shares have been allotted and reserved for issuance pursuant to outstanding private placement warrants to purchase shares and 4,154,664 incentive stock options. As at August 31, 2003, there were 79,871,209 shares issued and outstanding and an additional 43,826,998 shares had been allotted and reserved for issuance pursuant to outstanding private placement warrants to purchase shares and incentive stock options.

There are no shares of the Corporation held by or on behalf of the Corporation itself or by subsidiaries of the Corporation. The Corporation’s board of directors has approved a share buy back program by its wholly owned subsidiary Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. (“HBN”), whereby HBN may buy back up to 25% of the Corporations shares from HBN’s revenues.

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SUMMARY OF SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

Set forth below are the closed and pending transactions pursuant to which securities of the Corporation have been issued or sold over the Corporation’s last three fiscal years.

SHARE, OPTION AND WARRANT TRANSACTIONS

Shares Issued During Fiscal Year August 31, 2001
        Price per   Total Gross    
    Number of   Security   Consideration    
Transaction   Securities Issued   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   Date Closed
                 
Private Placement   100,000   $0.44/US$0.30   44,007   September 2000
Private Placement   240,000   $0.44/US$0.30   105,105   September 2000
Private Placement   100,000   $0.44/US$0.30   44,169   September 2000
Private Placement   100,000   $0.37/US$0.25   37,000   September 2000
Private Placement   120,000   $0.22/US$0.15   26,658   September 2000
Private Placement   500,000   $0.22/US$0.15   112,035   October 2000
Private Placement   165,000   $0.22/US$0.15   37,076   October 2000
Private Placement   100,000   $0.22/US$0.15   22,476   October 2000
Private Placement   380,000   $0.22/US$0.15   85,408   October 2000
Private Placement   54,000   $0.23/US$0.15   12,303   November 2000
Private Placement   400,000   $0.23/US$0.15   91,620   November 2000
Options Exercised   300,000   $0.12/US$0.08   36,060   December 2000
Options Exercised   1,179,900   $0.12/US$0.08   142,466   December 2000
Options Exercised   50,000   $0.12/US$0.08   6,127   December 2000
Debt settlements   610,000   $0.12/US$0.08   72,883   December 2000
Private Placement   100,000   $0.22/US$0.15   22,223   January 2001
Options Exercised   100,000   $0.12/US$0.08   11,988   January 2001
Options Exercised   300,000   $0.12/US$0.08   35,522   February 2001
Options Exercised   100,000   $0.12/US$0.08   11,968   February 2001
Options Exercised   50,000   $0.12/US$0.08   6,109   February 2001
Options Exercised   300,000   $0.12/US$0.08   36,328   February 2001
Options Exercised   400,000   $0.12/US$0.08   48,382   February 2001
Options Exercised   279,900   $0.12/US$0.08   34,280   March 2001
Options Exercised   46,733   $0.18/US$.012   8,585   March 2001
Options Exercised   53,267   $0.18/US$0.12   9,770   March 2001
Options Exercised   50,000   $0.17/US$.011   8,407   March 2001
Private Placement   100,000   $0.23/US$0.15   23,302   March 2001
Private Placement   100,000   $0.23/US$0.15   23,265   March 2001
Options Exercised   350,000   $0.17/US$0.11   60,014   March 2001
Private Placement   400,000   $0.23/US$0.15   93,528   March 2001
Private Placement   150,000   $0.23/US$0.15   35,072   March 2001
Private Placement   150,000   $0.23/US$0.15   35,138   March 2001
Private Placement   600,000   $0.23/US$0.15   138,928   April 2001
Private Placement   550,000   $0.23/US$0.15   128,106   May 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.23/US$0.15   46,584   May 2001
Private Placement   300,000   $0.23/US$0.15   68,558   May 2001
Private Placement   100,000   $0.23/US$0.15   23,008   May 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.23/US$0.15   46,050   May 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.23/US$0.15   45,864   May 2001
Private Placement   510,000   $0.23/US$0.15   116,096   June 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.22/US$0.15   44,975   June 2001
Private Placement   190,000   $0.23/US$0.15   42,981   June 2001
Private Placement   100,000   $0.22/US$0.15   22,433   June 2001

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Shares Issued During Fiscal Year August 31, 2001
                 
Private Placement   200,000   $0.22/US$0.15   44,865   June 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.23/US$0.15   45,399   July 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.23/US$0.15   45,420   August 2001
Private Placement   105,000   $0.23/US$0.15   24,014   August 2001
Private Placement   80,000   $0.23/US$0.15   18,276   August 2001
Options Exercised   300,000   $0.12/US$0.08   36,543   August 2001
Private Placement   50,000   $0.23/US$0.15   11,446   August 2001
Options Exercised   150,000   $0.21/US$0.14   32,193   August 2001
Private Placement   165,000   $0.23/US$0.15   37,941   August 2001
Options Exercised   200,000   $0.22/US$0.14   43,184   August 2001
Options Exercised   50,000   $0.17/US$0.11   8,483   August 2001
                 
Total (Since Inception)   34,454,543       $13,768,636    

Shares Issued During Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2002
        Price per   Total Gross    
    Number of   Security   Consideration    
Transaction   Securities Issued   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   Date Closed
Private Placement   150,000   $0.23/US$0.15   34,850   September 2001
Private Placement   230,000   $0.23/US$0.15   53,590   September 2001
Private Placement   400,000   $0.23/US$0.15   93,714   September 2001
Options Exercised   200,000   $0.17/US$0.11   34,621   October 2001
Options Exercised   200,000   $0.17/US$0.11   34,621   October 2001
Private Placement   220,000   $0.24/US$0.15   51,932   October 2001
Private Placement   420,000   $0.24/US$0.15   99,143   October 2001
Options Exercised   200,000   $0.16/US$0.10   31,546   November 2001
Options Exercised   100,000   $0.19/US$0.12   18,928   November 2001
Options Exercised   100,000   $0.19/US$0.12   19,003   November 2001
Private Placement   150,000   $0.09/US$0.06   14,189   December 2001
Private Placement   100,000   $0.09/US$0.06   9,465   December 2001
Private Placement   2,000,000   $0.09/US$0.06   189,300   December 2001
Private Placement   133,334   $0.09/US$0.06   12,620   December 2001
Private Placement   200,000   $0.09/US$0.06   18,930   December 2001
Private Placement   100,000   $0.09/US$0.06   9,465   December 2001
Private Placement   150,000   $0.10/US$0.06   14,403   January 2002
Private Placement   166,666   $0.10/US$0.06   16,003   January 2002
Private Placement   1,700,000   $0.10/US$0.06   163,231   January 2002
Options Exercised   400,000   $0.16/US$0.10   64,012   January 2002
Private Placement   1,000,000   $0.10/US$0.06   95,748   February 2002
Private Placement   300,000   $0.17/US$0.11   52,061   March 2002
Options Exercised   136,000   $0.13/US$0.08   17,188   March 2002
Private Placement   1,000,000   $0.27/US$0.17   268,312   April 2002
Warrants Exercised   1666,666   $0.09/US$0.06   15,813   April 2002
Private Placement   1,000,000   $0.26/US$0.165   260,915   April 2002
Options Exercised   36,000   $0.13/US$0.08   4,511   April 2002
Options Exercised   100,000   $0.23/US$0.15   23,495   April 2002
Options Exercised   36,000   $0.12/US$0.08   4,497   April 2002
Options Exercised   100,000   $0.23/US$0.15   23,419   April 2002
Warrants Exercised   200,000   $0.09/US$0.06   18,557   May 2002
Private Placement   400,000   $0.25/US$0.16   98,980   May 2002
Options Exercised   222,000   $0.12/US$0.08   27,210   May 2002
Private Placement   600,000   $0.23/US$0.15   136,764   May 2002
Warrants Exercised   150,000   $0.09/US$0.06   13,793   June 2002

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Private placement   2,500,000   $0.12/US$0.075   289,856   July 2002
Private Placement   250,000   $0.12/US$0.08   31,026   July 2002
Private Placement   100,000   $0.14/US$0.09   13,885   August 2002
                 
Total (Since Inception)   50,121,209       $16,156,646    

Shares Issued During Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2003
        Price per   Total Gross    
    Number of   Security   Consideration    
Transaction   Securities Issued   (Cdn$)   (Cdn$)   Date Closed
Private Placement   1,500,000   0.08   185,388   September 2002
Private Placement   1,500,000   0.08   188,316   October 2002
Private Placement   1,500,000   0.08   185,532   October 2002
Private Placement   1,000,000   0.07   115,672   November 2002
Private Placement   1,000,000   0.08   123,800   November 2002
Private Placement   700,000   0.06   64,995   November 2002
Private Placement   300,000   0.06   27,855   November 2002
Private Placement   1,000,000   0.06   92,265   January 2003
Private Placement   500,000   0.05   38,720   January 2003
Private Placement   2,000,000   0.10   308,200   January 2003
Private Placement   500,000   0.05   37,810   February 2003
Warrants Exercised   500,000   0.06   44,070   February 2003
Warrants Exercised   1,000,000   0.05   73,450   February 2003
Warrants Exercised   500,000   0.06   43,704   March 2003
Private Placement   1,200,000   0.05   88,554   March 2003
Private Placement   800,000   0.05   59,036   March 2003
Private Placement   1,000,000   0.05   71,725   April 2003
Private Placement   1,500,000   0.04   86,070   April 2003
Private Placement   2,250,000   0.04   124,605   May 2003
Private Placement   3,000,000   0.03   121,707   June 2003
Private Placement   700,000   0.03   28,398   June 2003
Private Placement   2,300,000   0.03   95,324   July 2003
Private Placement   721,000   0.03   30,878   July 2003
Private Placement   1,779,000   0.03   76,971   August 2003
Private Placement   1,000,000   0.07   104,678   August 2003
                 
Total (Since Inception)   79,871,209       $18,574,369    

Options Outstanding as of January 31, 2004
             
Description   Number of Shares   Exercise Price (US$)   Expiration Date
             
Option   100,000   $0.15   February 16, 2006
Option   1,050,000   $0.06   February 28, 2006
Option   79,900   $0.08   March 5, 2006
Option   300,000   $0.12   August 10, 2006
Option   100,000   $0.10   October 22, 2006
Option   100,000   $0.12   October 23, 2006
Option   100,000   $0.09   December 20, 2006
Option   802,764   $0.08   January 4, 2007
Option   400,000   $0.07   January 24, 2007
Option   272,000   $0.02   May 17, 2007
Option   200,000   $0.15   October 11, 2007
Option   300,000   $0.15   October 16, 2007

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Option   136,000   $0.11   January 23, 2008
Option   64,000   $0.05   May 27, 2008
Option   150,000   $0.05   May 28, 2008
             
Total:   4,154,664        

Share Purchase Warrants Outstanding as of January 31, 2004
            Exercise Price    
   Description   Date of Grant   Number of Shares   (US$)   Expiry Date
Warrant(1)   Sep.7, 2001   1,000,000   0.20   September 7, 2004
Warrant(1)   Oct.24, 2001   420,000   0.15   October 24, 2004
Warrant(1)   Nov.4, 2001   1,000,000   0.15   November 4, 2004
Warrant(1)   Dec.14, 2001   2,333,334   0.06   December 14, 2004
Warrant(1)   Jan.7, 2002   1,700,000   0.06   January 7, 2005
Warrant(1)   Jan.30, 2002   1,000,000   0.06   January 30, 2005
Warrant(1)   Mar.1, 2002   300,000   0.11   March 1, 2005
Warrant(7)   Mar.26, 2002   1,000,000   0.17   March 26, 2005
Warrant(1)   Apr. 4, 2002   1,000,000   0.16   April 4, 2005
Warrant(1)   May 7, 2002   400,000   0.16   May 7, 2005
Warrant(1)   May 30, 2002   600,000   0.15   May 30, 2005
Warrant(1)   Jul. 10, 2002   2,500,000   0.07   July 10, 2005
Warrant(1)   Jul. 24, 2002   250,000   0.08   July 24, 2005
Warrant(1)   Aug. 21, 2002   100,000   0.09   August 21, 2005
Warrant(1)   Jul. 23, 2002   1,500,000   0.08   July 23, 2005
Warrant(1)   Sep. 27, 2002   3,000,000   0.08   September 27, 2005
Warrant(1)   Nov. 1, 2002   3,000,000   0.07   November 1, 2005
Warrant(1)   Jan. 24, 2003   2,000,000   0.10   January 24, 2006
Warrant(1)   Mar. 26, 2003   3,000,000   0.05   March 26, 2006
Warrant(1)   Apr. 10, 2003   3,750,000   0.04   April 10, 2006
Warrant(1)   May 16, 2003   3,000,000   0.03   May 16, 2006
Warrant(1)   Jun. 11, 2003   3,000,000   0.03   June 11, 2006
Warrant(1)   Jul. 7, 2003   2,500,000   0.03   July 7, 2006
Warrant(1)   Aug. 21, 2003   1,000,000   0.07   August 21, 2006
Warrant(1)   Sept. 5, 2003   2,000,000   0.06   September 5, 2006
Warrant(1)   Oct. 31, 2003   2,000,000   0.06   October 31, 2006
                 
Total       43,353,334        
(1) Each warrant is exercisable to acquire one common share.

 

Pending Transactions and Security Grants
    Relevant           Closing
   Description   Agreement   Number of Shares   Price   Date/Expiry
Private Placement to TAC(1)   TAC Letter of Intent   6,000,000   US$4.00   Est. to 10/03(1)

(1)
Pursuant to the TAC letter of intent, TAC has agreed to enter into a private placement subscription agreement to purchase 6,000,000 shares from the Corporation at US$4.00, subject to receiving all regulatory authority to operate the Richmond Equine Training Centre and the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park on or before October 1, 2004. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will receive such regulatory approval in a timely manner, if at all.

CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The Corporation’s proposed operations will be carried out in United States and Canadian dollars. As a result, the Corporation will be faced with currency fluctuations. The Corporation does not currently engage in currency hedging, however, the Corporation will do so once operations have commenced.

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B.                        MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

The Corporation was continued on December 12, 2004 under the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "CBCA"). The Articles of the Company place no restrictions upon the Company's objects and purposes.

Memorandum and Articles of Association

Pursuant to the Articles and the By-laws of the Company and the requirements of the CBCA, the board of directors must consist of not fewer than three (3) and not more than eleven (11) directors. A majority of the number of directors appointed constitutes a quorum at any meeting of directors, provided, however, that no business may be transacted at a meeting of directors unless at least one-quarter of the directors present are resident Canadians. The duty of the directors is to manage or supervise the management of the business of the Company.

There is no provision in the By-laws that imposes a requirement in respect of a director's power to vote on a proposal, arrangement or contract in which the director is materially interested. The CBCA provides that a director must disclose to the Corporation, in writing or by requesting to have it entered in the minutes of meetings of directors or of meetings of committees of directors, the nature and extent of any interest that he or she has in a material contract or material transaction, whether made or proposed, with the Corporation, if the director: (a) is a party to the contract or transaction; (b) is a director, or an individual acting in a similar capacity of a party to the contract or transaction; or (c) has a material interest in a party to the contract or transaction.

The By-laws of the Corporation state that the directors may fix the remuneration of the directors and that the directors shall be paid such remuneration for their services as the board may from time to time determine. The directors are also entitled to be reimbursed for travel and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending meetings of the board or any committee of the board of directors. Nothing in the Bylaws precludes any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving remuneration for such services.

The Articles and By-laws of the Corporation state that without limiting the borrowing powers of the Corporation as set forth in the CBCA, the board may from time to time on behalf of the Corporation without authorization of the shareholders: (a) borrow money upon the credit of the Corporation; (b) issue, reissue, sell or pledge debt obligations of the Corporation; (c) to the extent permitted by the CBCA, give a guarantee on behalf of the Corporation to secure performance of an obligation of any person; and (d) mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any property of the Corporation owned or subsequently acquired to secure any obligation of the Corporation.

The directors may, by resolution, make, amend or repeal any By-laws that regulate the business or affairs of the Corporation. Any resolution making, amending or repealing any By-laws of the Corporation must be submitted to the next following shareholders meeting for ratification by the shareholders who may by ordinary resolution confirm, reject or amend the By-law, amendment or repeal.

The powers of the directors set out in the Articles of the Corporation may be amended by special resolution. A special resolution is a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by shareholders of the Corporation who being entitled to do so, vote in person or by proxy at an annual or special meeting of shareholders of the Corporation. Under the CBCA, an ordinary resolution of shareholders requires approval by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of shareholders, present in person or represented by proxy.

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Election and Qualifications of Directors

The directors of the Corporation stand for election at the annual meeting of shareholders and there are no staggered terms. There is no cumulative voting for directors of the Corporation. There is no provision in the Articles or By-laws that imposes a requirement for retirement or non-retirement of directors.

There is no provision in the Corporation's Articles or By-laws that a director be required to hold a share in the capital of the Corporation as a qualification for his office, but he must be qualified to become or act as a director as required by the CBCA. The CBCA provides that no person is qualified to act as a director if that person is less than 18 years of age; is a person who has been found to be a person of unsound mind by a court in Canada; a person who is not an individual; or is a person who has the status of bankrupt.

The CBCA provides that a director of a Company may be removed if the shareholders by ordinary resolution at a special meeting vote to remove a director or directors from office.

Meetings

The CBCA provides that the Corporation must hold an annual meeting of its shareholders not later than 15 months after holding the last preceding annual meeting but no later than six months after the end of the Corporation's preceding financial year. The Corporation must give notice of any meeting to its shareholders entitled to receive notice not more than 60 days prior to and not less than 21 days before the date of meeting. The CBCA requires the directors of a company to provide with the notice of a general meeting a form of proxy for use by every member entitled to vote at such meeting as well as an information circular containing prescribed information regarding the matters to be dealt with and the conduct of the meeting.

Under the CBCA, the directors of the Corporation may call a meeting of shareholders and one or more shareholders holding not less than 5% of the issued voting shares of the Corporation may give notice to the directors requiring them to call and hold a meeting.

Limitations on Ownership of Securities

Except as described below under "Exchange Controls," there are no limitations on the right to own securities imposed by foreign law to the Corporation's knowledge or by the Articles of the Corporation.

Change in Control of Corporation

There are no provisions in the Corporation's Articles or By-laws that would have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of the Corporation and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring of the Corporation or its subsidiaries.

Rights to Own Securities

There are no limitations under the applicable laws of Canada, except as provided in the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”) as described below, or by the Corporation’s charter or other constituent documents on the rights of non-resident or foreigners to hold or vote common shares or other securities of the Corporation.

The ICA requires a non-Canadian making an investment to acquire control of a Canadian business, the gross assets of which exceed certain defined threshold levels, as set out below, to file an application for review with Investment Canada, an agency of the Canadian government created by the ICA.

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The ICA will prohibit implementation, or if necessary, require divestiture of an investment deemed “reviewable” under the ICA by an investor that is not a “Canadian” as defined in the ICA (a “non-Canadian”), unless after review the Minister responsible for the ICA (“the Minister”) is satisfied that the “reviewable” investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. An investment in the Corporation’s common shares by a non-Canadian would be reviewable under the ICA if it was an investment to acquire control of the Corporation and the value of the Corporation’s assets was $5 million or more. A non-Canadian would be deemed to acquire control of the Corporation for the purposes of the ICA if the non-Canadian acquired a majority of the Corporation’s outstanding common shares (or less than a majority but controlled the Corporation in fact through the ownership of one-third or more of the Corporation’s outstanding common shares) unless it could be established that, on the acquisition, the Corporation was not controlled in fact by the acquirer through the ownership of such common shares. Certain transactions in relation to the Corporation’s common shares would be exempt from review under the ICA, including, among others, the following:

  • acquisition of common shares by a person in the ordinary course of that person’s business as a trader or dealer in securities;
  • acquisition of control of the Corporation in connection with the realization of security granted for a loan or other financial assistance and not for any purpose related to the provisions of the ICA; and
  • acquisition of control of the Corporation by reason of an amalgamation, merger, consolidation or corporate reorganization following which the ultimate direct or indirect control of the Corporation, through the ownership of voting interests, remains unchanged.

As a result of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, the ICA was amended in January 1989 to provide distinct threshold levels for Americans who acquire control of a Canadian business. The threshold levels for Americans, as described below, gradually rose between 1989 and 1992 to its present level.

The ICA was amended with the World Trade Organization Agreement to provide for special review thresholds for “WTO Investors” of countries belonging to the World Trade Organization, among others, nationals and permanent residents (including “WTO Investor controlled entities” as defined in the ICA). Under the ICA, as amended, an investment in the Corporation’s common shares by WTO Investors would be reviewable only if it was an investment to acquire control of the Corporation and the value of the Corporation’s assets was equal to or greater than a specified amount which is published by the Minister after its determination for any particular year.

A Canadian business is defined in the ICA as a business carried on in Canada that has a place of business in Canada, an individual or individuals in Canada who are employed or self-employed in connection with the business, and assets in Canada used in carrying on the business.

An American, as defined in the ICA, includes: an individual who is an American national or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; a government or government agency of the U.S.; an American-controlled entity, corporation or limited partnership; and a corporation, limited partnership or trust of which two-thirds of its board of directors, general partners or trustees, as the case may be, are Canadians or Americans.

The following investments by a non-Canadian are subject to review by Investment Canada:

  • all direct acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses with assets of $5 million or more;

  • all indirect acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses with assets of $50 million or more if such assets represent less than 50% of the value of the assets of the entities, the control of which is being acquired; and
  • all indirect acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses with assets of $5 million or more if such assets represent more than 50% of the value of the assets of the entities, the control of which is being acquired.

Review by Investment Canada is required when investments by Americans exceed $150 million for direct acquisitions of control. No review by Investment Canada is required for indirect acquisitions of control.

For purposes of the ICA:

  • “direct acquisitions of control” means purchase of the voting interests of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust carrying on a Canadian business, or any purchase of all or substantially all of the assets used in carrying on a Canadian business; and
  • “indirect acquisition of control means” a purchase of the voting interest of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust, whether a Canadian or foreign entity, which controls a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust company on a Canadian business in Canada.

The acquisition of certain Canadian businesses is excluded from the higher thresholds set out for Americans. These excluded businesses are oil, gas, uranium, financial services (except insurance), transportation services and cultural services (i.e., the publication, distribution or sale of books, magazines, periodicals (other than printing or typesetting businesses), music in print or machine readable form, radio, television, cable and satellite services; the publication, distribution, sale or exhibition of film or video recordings or audio or video music recordings). Direct or indirect acquisitions of control of these excluded businesses are reviewable at the $5 million and $50 million thresholds.

A non-Canadian shall not implement an investment reviewable under the ICA unless the investment has been reviewed and the Minister responsible for Investment Canada is satisfied or is deemed to be satisfied that the investment is likely to be a net benefit to Canada, the non-Canadian shall not implement the investment or, if the investment has been implemented, shall divest himself of control of the business that is the subject of the investment.

A non-Canadian or American making the following investments:

(a) an investment to establish a new Canadian business; and
   
(b) an investment to acquire control of a Canadian business

which investment is not subject to review under the ICA, must notify Investment Canada, within prescribed time limits, of such investments.

Ownership Threshold Requiring Public Disclosure

There are no provisions in the Corporation’s Articles or By-Laws or in the CBCA governing the threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed. The Securities Act (British Columbia), which is applicable to the Corporation, requires that a shareholder disclose ownership of 10% or more of the shares (and any further increases of 2% or more) of a publicly traded company by issuing a news release and filing a report (both containing prescribed disclosure) with the Securities Commissions in those

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provinces. They also require that the Corporation disclose, in its proxy circular sent out for an Annual Meeting or Special Meeting, the names of holders known to the Corporation to beneficially own more than 10% of the Corporation’s issued and outstanding shares.

Most state corporation statutes do not contain provisions governing the threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed. United States federal securities laws require a company to disclose, in its Annual Report or Form 20-F, holders who own more than 5% of a corporation’s issued and outstanding shares.

Changes in the Capital of the Corporation

There are no conditions imposed by the Corporation’s Articles or By-Laws which are more stringent than those required by the CBCA.

C.                        MATERIAL CONTRACTS

The only material agreement the Corporation has entered into during the past two years, other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, is the letter of intent between TAC and the Corporation dated September 30, 2003 pursuant to which the Corporation and TAC agreed to extend the deadline from October 1, 2003 to October 1, 2004 for the Corporation to receive permission from the City of Richmond and the Province of British Columbia to develop the Richmond Equine Training Centre. Once such permission is received, TAC has an option to purchase 6,000,000 common shares of the Corporation at a price of US$4.00 per share, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the Richmond Equine Training Centre and the Vancouver Thoroughbred Park Projects.

D.                        EXCHANGE CONTROLS

There are no governmental laws, decrees or regulations in Canada relating to restrictions on the import of capital affecting the remittance of interest, dividends or other payments to non-resident holders of the Corporation’s shares. Any such remittances to United States residents, however, are subject to a 5% to 15% withholding tax pursuant to Article X of the reciprocal tax treaty between Canada and the United States. See “Taxation”.

Except as provided in the Investment Canada Act (the “Investment Act”), there are no limitations under the laws of Canada, the Province of British Columbia or in the charter or any other constituent documents of the Corporation on the right of foreigners to hold and/or vote the shares of the Corporation.

The Investment Act requires a non-Canadian making an investment to acquire control of a Canadian business, the gross assets of which exceed certain defined threshold levels, as set out below, to file an application for review with Investment Canada, an agency of the Canadian government created by the Investment Act.

As a result of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, the Investment Act was amended in January 1989 to provide distinct threshold levels for Americans who acquire control of a Canadian business. The threshold levels for Americans, as described below, gradually rose between 1989 and 1992 to its present level.

A Canadian business is defined in the Investment Act as a business carried on in Canada that has a place of business in Canada, an individual or individuals in Canada who are employed or self-employed in connection with the business, and assets in Canada used in carrying on the business.

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An American, as defined in the Investment Act, includes: an individual who is an American national or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; a government or government agency of the U.S.; an American-controlled entity, corporation or limited partnership; and a corporation, limited partnership or trust of which two-thirds of its board of directors, general partners or trustees, as the case may be, are Canadians or Americans.

The following investments by a non-Canadian are subject to review by Investment Canada:

(a)
all direct acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses with assets of $5,000,000 or more;
   
(b)
all indirect acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses with assets of $50,000,000 or more if such assets represent less than 50% of the value of the assets of the entities, the control of which is being acquired; and
   
(c)
all indirect acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses with assets of $5,000,000 or more if such assets represent more than 50% of the value of the assets of the entities, the control of which is being acquired.

Review by Investment Canada is required when investments by Americans exceed $150,000,000 for direct acquisitions of control. No review by Investment Canada is required for indirect acquisitions of control.

For purposes of the Investment Act, direct acquisitions of control means:

  • a purchase of the voting interests of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust carrying on a Canadian business, or any purchase of all or substantially all of the assets used in carrying on a Canadian business; and
  • indirect acquisition of control means:
  • a purchase of the voting interest of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust, whether a Canadian or foreign entity, which controls a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust company on a Canadian business in Canada.

The acquisition of certain Canadian businesses is excluded from the higher thresholds set out Americans. These excluded businesses are oil, gas, uranium, financial services (except insurance), transportation services and cultural services (i.e., the publication, distribution or sale of books, magazines, periodicals (other than printing or typesetting businesses), music in print or machine readable form, radio, television, cable and satellite services; the publication, distribution, sale or exhibition of film or video recordings or audio or video music recordings). Direct or indirect acquisitions of control of these excluded businesses are reviewable at the $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 thresholds.

A non-Canadian shall not implement an investment reviewable under the Investment Act unless investment has been reviewed and the Minister responsible for Investment Canada is satisfied or deemed to be satisfied that the investment is likely to be a net benefit to Canada, the non-Canadian shall not implement the investment or, if the investment has been implemented, shall divest himself of control of the business that is the subject of the investment.

A non-Canadian or American making the following investments:

(a) an investment to establish a new Canadian business; and

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(b) an investment to acquire control of a Canadian business

which investment is not subject to review under the Investment Act, must notify Investment Canada, within prescribed time limits, of such investments.

E.                        TAXATION

Canadian Federal Income Tax Consequences

The following is a general summary of all material Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to a holder of the Corporation’s common shares who is not a resident of Canada for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Act”). The discussion does not address individual consequences to persons subject to special provisions of federal income tax law.

The summary is based on the current provisions of the Act and the regulations thereunder and the Corporation’s understanding of the current administrative practices published by, and press announcements released by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and the Department of Finance. This summary takes into account proposals to amend the Act announced prior to the date hereof (although no assurances can be given that such changes will be enacted in the form presented or at all), but does not otherwise take into account or anticipate any other changes in law, whether by judicial, governmental or legislative action or decision nor does it take into account any provincial, territorial, local or foreign tax considerations. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of the Corporation’s shares are urged to consult their own tax advisors about the federal, provincial, territorial, local and foreign tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of such shares.

The Act provides in subsection 212(2) that dividends and other distributions which are deemed to be dividends and which are paid or credited or are deemed to be paid or credited by a Canadian resident Company to a non-resident of Canada shall be subject to non-resident withholding tax equal to 25 percent of the gross amount of the dividend or deemed dividend.

Subsections 2(3) and 115(1) of the Act provide that a non-resident person is subject to tax in Canada at the rates generally applicable to residents of Canada on any “taxable capital gain” arising on the disposition of the shares of a company which are listed on a prescribed stock exchange if such nonresident, together with persons with whom he does not deal at arm’s length, owned 25 percent or more of the issued shares of any class of the capital stock of the Corporation at any time in the five years immediately preceding the date of disposition of the shares. Subsections 2(3) and 115(1) also provide that a non-resident person is subject to tax in Canada on taxable capital gains arising on the disposition of shares that constitute capital property used in carrying on a business in Canada. The taxable portion of a capital gain is equal to one-half of the amount by which the proceeds of disposition of such shares, net of any reasonable costs associated with the disposition, exceeds the adjusted cost base to the holder of the shares.

Provisions in the Act relating to dividend and deemed dividend payments and gains realized by nonresidents of Canada who are residents of the United States are subject to the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention (1980), as amended (the “1980 Convention”).

Article X of the 1980 Convention provides that for 1997 and subsequent taxation years pursuant to the Third Protocol to the 1980 Convention the rate of Canadian non-resident withholding tax on dividends paid to a U.S. company that beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting stock of the Corporation shall not exceed 5% of the dividends. Otherwise, and except in the case of dividends received by a resident of the United States who carries on business in Canada through a Canadian permanent establishment and the

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shares in respect of which the dividends are paid are effectively connected with that permanent establishment, the rate of non-resident withholding shall not exceed 15 percent of the dividend. Where the dividends are received by a United States person carrying on business in Canada through a Canadian permanent establishment and the shares in respect of which the dividends are paid are effectively connected with that permanent establishment the dividends are generally subject to Canadian tax as business profits, generally without limitation under the 1980 Convention.

Article XIII of the 1980 Convention provides that gains realized by a United States resident on the disposition of shares of a Canadian company may not generally be taxed in Canada unless the value of those shares is derived principally from real property situated in Canada or the shares form part of the business property of a permanent establishment which the United States shareholder has or had in Canada within the 12 month period preceding the date of disposition. Canada also retains the right to tax gains on property owned at the time of departure from Canada if it is sold by a person who was resident in Canada for 120 months in any 20 consecutive years preceding the sale and who was a resident in Canada at any time in the 10 years preceding sale.

United States Federal Income Tax Consequences

The following is a general discussion of all material United States federal income tax consequences, under current law, generally applicable to a U.S. Holder (as hereinafter defined) of common shares of the Corporation. This discussion does not address individual consequences 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 “Canadian Federal Tax Consequences).

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. This discussion does not consider the potential effects, both adverse and beneficial, of any recently proposed legislation which, if enacted, could be applied, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time. This discussion is for general information only and it is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advise to any holder or prospective holder of common shares of the Corporation 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 Corporation are urged to consult their own tax advisors about the federal, state, local, and foreign tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of common shares of the Corporation.

U.S. Holders

As used herein, a “U.S. Holder” means a holder of common shares of the Corporation who is a citizen or individual resident of the United States, a corporation or partnership created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or of any political subdivision thereof or a trust whose income is taxable in the United States irrespective of source. This summary does not address the tax consequences to, and U.S. Holder does not include, persons subject to specific provisions of federal income tax law, such as tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts and other tax-deferred accounts, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, broker-dealers, non-resident alien individuals, persons or entities that have a “functional currency” other than the U.S. dollar, shareholders who hold common shares as part of a straddle, hedging or a conversion transaction, and shareholders who acquired their common shares through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation for services. This summary is limited to U.S.

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Holders who own common shares as capital assets. This summary does not address the consequences to a person or entity holding an interest in a shareholder or the consequences to a person of the ownership, exercise or disposition of any options, warrants or other rights to acquire common shares.

Distribution on Common Shares of the Corporation

U.S. Holders receiving dividend distributions (including constructive dividends) with respect to common shares of the Corporation are required to include in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes the gross amount of such distributions equal to the U.S. dollar value of such dividends on the date of receipt (based on the exchange rate on such date) to the extent that the Corporation 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 federal income tax liability or, alternatively, may be deducted in computing the U.S. Holder’s federal taxable income by those who itemize deductions. (See more detailed discussion at “Foreign Tax Credit” below). To the extent that distributions exceed current or accumulated earnings and profits of the Corporation, 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. Preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains are applicable to a U.S. Holder which is an individual, estate or trust. There are currently no preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains for a U.S. Holder which is a corporation.

In the case of foreign currency received as a dividend that is not converted by the recipient into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder will have a tax basis in the foreign currency equal to its U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Generally any gain or loss recognized upon a subsequent sale or other disposition of the foreign currency, including the exchange for U.S. dollars, will be ordinary income or loss. However, an individual whose realized gain does not exceed $200 will not recognize that gain, to the extent that there are no expenses associated with the transaction that meet the requirement for deductibility as a trade or business expense (other than travel expenses in connection with a business trip) or as an expense for the production of income.

Dividends paid on the common shares of the Corporation will not generally be eligible for the dividends received deduction provided to corporations receiving dividends from certain United States corporations. A U.S. 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 Corporation (unless the Corporation qualifies 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 Corporation. The availability of this deduction is subject to several complex limitations which are beyond the scope of this discussion.

Under current temporary Treasury Regulations, dividends paid on the Corporation’s common shares, if any, generally will not be subject to information reporting and generally will not be subject to U.S. backup withholding tax. However, dividends paid, and the proceeds of a sale of the Corporation’s common shares, in the U.S. through a U.S. or U.S. related paying agent (including a broker) will be subject to U.S. information reporting requirements and may also be subject to the 31% U.S. backup withholding tax, unless the paying agent is furnished with a duly completed and signed Form W-9. Any amounts withheld under the U.S. backup withholding tax rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is furnished to the IRS.

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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 Corporation may be entitled, at the option of the U.S. Holder, to either receive 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 share of the U.S. Holder’s United States income tax liability that the U.S. Holder’s foreign sources income bears to his or its worldwide taxable income. In the determination of the application of this limitation, the various items of income and deduction must be classified into foreign and domestic sources. Complex rules govern this classification process. In addition, this limitation is calculated separately with respect to specific classes of income such as “passive income,” “high withholding tax interest,” “financial services income,” “shipping income,” and certain other classifications of income. Dividends distributed by the Corporation will generally constitute “passive income” or, in the case of certain U.S. Holders, “financial services income” for these purposes. The availability of the foreign tax credit and the application of the limitations on the credit are fact specific, and U.S. Holders of common shares of the Corporation should consult their own tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances.

Disposition of Common Shares of the Corporation

A U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss upon the sale of common shares of the Corporation equal to the difference, if any, between (i) the amount of cash plus the fair market value of any property received, and (ii) the shareholder’s tax basis in the common shares of the Corporation. Preferential tax rates apply to long-term capital gains of U.S. Holders who are individuals, estates or trusts. 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, which will be long-term capital gain or loss if the common shares of the Corporation are held for more than one year. Lower long-term capital gain rates will apply if the U.S. Holder is an individual, estate or trust and such U.S. Holder has held the common shares for more than eighteen months. Deductions for 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 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 federal income tax consequences resulting from the holding and disposition of common shares:

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 Corporation’s outstanding shares is owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals who are citizens or residents of the United States and 60% or more of the Corporation’s gross income for such year was derived from certain passive sources (e.g. from dividends received from its subsidiaries), the Corporation may be treated as a “foreign personal holding company.” In that event, U.S. Holders that hold common shares would be required to include in gross income for such year their allocable portions of such passive income to the extent the Corporation does not actually distribute such income.

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Foreign Investment Company

If 50% or more of the combined voting power or total value of the Corporation’s outstanding shares are held, directly or indirectly, 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 Corporation 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 Corporation may be treated as a “foreign investment company” as defined in Section 1246 of the Code, causing all or part of any gain realized by a U.S. Holder selling or exchanging common shares to be treated as ordinary income rather than capital gain.

Passive Foreign Investment Company

Certain United States income tax legislation contains rules governing “passive foreign investment companies” (“PFIC”) which can have significant tax effects on U.S. Holders of foreign corporations. These rules do not apply to non-U.S. Holders. Section 1296 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 Corporation is a controlled foreign corporation or makes an election, adjusted tax basis) of its assets that produce or are held for the production of “passive income” is 50% or more. The Corporation does not believe that it is a PFIC. Each U.S. Holder of the Corporation is urged to consult a tax advisor with respect to how the PFIC rules affect their tax situation.

A U.S. Holder who holds stock in a foreign corporation during any year in which such corporation qualifies as a PFIC is subject to United States federal income taxation under one of two alternative tax regimes at the election of each such U.S. Holder. The following is a discussion of such two alternative tax regimes applied to such U.S. Holders of the Corporation. In addition, special rules apply if a foreign corporation qualifies as both a PFIC and a “controlled foreign corporation” (as defined below) and a U.S. Holder owns, directly or indirectly, ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of classes of shares of such foreign corporation (See more detailed discussion at “Controlled Foreign Corporation” below).

A U.S. Holder who elects in a timely manner to treat the Corporation as a QEF (an “Electing U.S. Holder”) will be subject, under Section 1293 of the Code, to current federal income tax for any taxable year in which the Corporation qualifies as a PFIC on his pro rata share of the Corporation’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. Holder 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. Holder, in each case, for the shareholder’s taxable year in which (or with which) the Corporation’s taxable year ends, regardless of whether such amounts are actually distributed.

The effective QEF election also allows the Electing U.S. Holder to (i) generally treat any gain realized on the disposition of their common shares of the Corporation (or deemed to be realized on the pledge of their shares) as capital gain; (ii) treat his share of the Corporation’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 share of the Corporation’s annual realized net capital gain and ordinary earnings subject, however, to an interest charge. If the Electing U.S. Holder is not a corporation, such an interest charge would be treated as “personal interest” that is not deductible.

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The procedure a U.S. Holder must comply with in making an effective QEF election will depend on whether the year of the election is the first year in the U.S. Holder’s holding period in which the Corporation is a PFIC. If the U.S. Holder makes a QEF election in such first year, i.e., a timely QEF election, then the U.S. Holder may make the QEF election by simply filing the appropriate documents at the time the U.S. Holder files his tax return for such first year. If, however, the Corporation qualified as a PFIC in a prior year, then in addition to filing documents, the U.S. Holder must elect to recognize (i) under the rules of Section 1291 of the Code (discussed below), any gain that he would otherwise recognize if the U.S. Holder sold his stock on the qualification date or (ii) if the Corporation is a controlled foreign corporation, the U.S. Holder’s pro rata share of the Corporation’s post-1986 earnings and profits as of the qualification date. The qualification date is the first day of the Corporation’s first tax year in which the Corporation qualified as a “qualified electing fund” with respect to such U.S. Holder. The elections to recognize such gain or earnings and profits can only be made if such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the common shares of the Corporation includes the qualification date. By electing to recognize such gain or earnings and profits, the U.S. Holder will be deemed to have made a timely QEF election. A U.S. Holder who made elections to recognize gain or earnings and profits after May 1, 1992 and before January 27, 1997 may, under certain circumstances, elect to change such U.S. Holder’s qualification date to the first day of the first QEF year. U.S. Holders are urged to consult a tax advisor regarding the availability of and procedure for electing to recognize gain or earnings and profits under the foregoing rules. In addition, special rules apply if a foreign corporation qualifies as both a PFIC and a “controlled foreign corporation” (as defined below) and a U.S. Holder owns, directly or indirectly, ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of classes of shares of such foreign corporation (See more detailed discussion at “Controlled Foreign Corporation” below).

If the Corporation no longer qualifies as a PFIC in a subsequent year, a timely QEF election will remain in effect, although not applicable, during those years that the Corporation is not a PFIC. Therefore, if the Corporation requalifies as a PFIC, the QEF election previously made is still valid, and the U.S. Holder is required to satisfy the requirements of that election. Furthermore, a QEF election remains in effect with respect to a U.S. Holder, although dormant, after a U.S. Holder disposes of its entire interest in the Corporation. Upon the U.S. Holder’s reacquisition of an interest in the Corporation, the QEF election will apply to the newly acquired stock of the Corporation.

Effective for tax years of U.S. Holders beginning after December 31, 1997, U.S. Holders who hold (actually or constructively) marketable stock of a foreign corporation that qualifies as a PFIC, may annually elect to mark such stock to the market (a “mark-to-market election”). If such an election is made, such U.S. Holder will not be subject to the special taxation rules of Section 1291 described below for the taxable year for which the mark-to-market election is made. A U.S. Holder who makes such an election will include in income for the taxable year for which the election was made in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the common shares of the Corporation as of the close of such tax year over such U.S. Holder’s adjusted basis in such common shares. In addition, the U.S. Holder is allowed a deduction for the lesser of (i) the excess, if any, of such U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the common shares over the fair market value of such shares as of the close of the tax year, or (ii) the excess, if any, of (A) the mark-to-market gains for the common shares in the Corporation included by such U.S. Holder for prior tax years, including any amount which would have been included for any prior tax year but for Section 1291 interest on tax deferral rules discussed below with respect to Non-Electing U.S. Holders, over (B) the mark-to-market losses for shares that were allowed as deductions for prior tax years. U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the common shares of the Corporation will be increased to reflect the amount included or deducted as a result of a mark-to-market election. A mark-to-market election only applies to the taxable year in which the election was made. A separate election must be made by a U.S. Holder for each subsequent taxable year. Because the Internal Revenue Service has not established procedures for making a mark-to-market election, U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisor regarding the manner of making such an election.

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If a U.S. Holder does not make a timely QEF election during a year in which it holds (or is deemed to have held) the shares in question and the Corporation is a PFIC (a “Non-electing U.S. Holder”), 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 reasons of a pledge) of his common shares of the Corporation and (ii) certain “excess distributions”, as specifically defined, by the Corporation.

A Non-electing U.S. Holder generally would be required to pro rate all gains realized on the disposition of his common shares of the Corporation and all excess distribution of his common shares and all excess distributions over the entire holding period for the Corporation. All gains or excess distributions allocated to prior years of the U.S. Holder (other than years prior to the first taxable year of the Corporation during such U.S. Holder’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. Holder 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 U.S. Holder that is not a corporation must treat this interest charge as “personal interest” which, as discussed above, is wholly non-deductible. The balance of the gain of 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 Corporation is a PFIC for any taxable year during which a Non-electing U.S. Holder holds common shares of the Corporation, then the Corporation 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. Holder 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. Holders) as if such common shares had been sold on the last day of the last taxable year for which it was a PFIC.

Under Section 1291(f) of the Code, the IRS has issued proposed regulations that, subject to certain exceptions, would treat as taxable certain transfers of PFIC stock by Non-Electing U.S. Holders that are generally not otherwise taxed, such as gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations, and transfers at death. Generally, in such cases the basis of the Corporation common shares in the hands of the transferee and the basis of any property received in the exchange for those common shares would be increased by the amount of gain recognized. An Electing U.S. Holder would not be taxed on certain transfers of PFIC stock, such as gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations, and transfers at death. The transferee’s basis in this case will depend on the manner of the transfer. In a transfer at death, for example, the transferee’s basis is equal to (i) the fair market value of the Electing U.S. Holder’s common shares, less (ii) the excess of the fair market value of the Electing U.S. Holder’s common shares reduced by the U.S. Holder’s adjusted basis in these common shares at death. The specific tax effect to the U.S. Holder and the transferee may vary based on the manner in which the common shares are transferred. Each U.S. Holder of the Corporation is urged to consult a tax advisor with respect to how the PFIC rules affect their tax situation.

Certain special, generally adverse, rules will apply with respect to common shares of the Corporation while the Corporation is a PFIC whether or not it is treated as a QEF. For example under Section 1297(b)(6) of the Code, a U.S. Holder who uses PFIC stock as security for a loan (including a margin loan) will, except as may be provided in regulations, be treated as having made a taxable disposition of such shares.

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Controlled Foreign Corporation

If more than 50% of the voting power of all classes of shares or the total value of the shares of the Corporation 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 shares of the Corporation (“United States shareholder”), the Corporation could be treated as a “controlled foreign corporation” under Subpart F of the Code. This classification would effect many complex results one of which is the inclusion of certain income of a CFC which is subject to current U.S. tax. The United States generally taxes a United States shareholder of a CFC currently on their pro rata shares of the Subpart F income of the CFC. Such U.S. shareholders are generally treated as having received a current distribution out of the CFC’s Subpart F income and are also subject to current U.S. tax on their pro rata shares of the CFC’s earnings invested in U.S. property. The foreign tax credit described above may reduce the U.S. tax on these amounts. In addition, under Section 1248 of the Code, gain from the sale or exchange of shares by a U.S. Holder of common shares of the Corporation 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 income to the extent of earnings and profits of the Corporation attributable to the shares sold or exchanged. If a foreign corporation is both a PFIC and a CFC, the foreign corporation generally will not be treated as a PFIC with respect to United States shareholders of the CFC. This rule generally will be effective for taxable years of United States shareholders beginning after 1997 and for taxable years of foreign corporations ending with or within such taxable years of United States shareholders. Special rules apply to United States shareholders who are subject to the special taxation rules under Section 1291 discussed above with respect to a PFIC. Because of the complexity of Subpart F, and because it is not clear that Subpart F would apply to U.S. Holders of common shares of the Corporation, a more detailed review of these rules is outside of the scope of this discussion.

F.                        DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS

                             Not Applicable.

G.                        STATEMENTS BY EXPERTS

                             Not Applicable.

H.                        DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

The documents concerning the Corporation may be viewed at Suite 1880, 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3P3, during normal business hours.

I.                        SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

                             Not required.

ITEM 11.            QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

There are no additional forms of market risk that apply to the Corporation beyond currency and interest rate fluctuations.

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ITEM 12.            DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

                             Not Applicable.

PART III

ITEM 13.            DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUINCIES

                             None.

ITEM 14.            MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

                             None.

ITEM 15.            CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Corporation carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of August 31, 2003, being the date of the Corporation’s most recently completed fiscal year. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Art Cowie. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting management to material information relating to the Corporation required to be included in its periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Corporation’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Corporation’s reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

During the Corporation’s most recently completed fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, there were no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

The term “internal control over financial reporting” is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the registrant's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

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(1)
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation;
   
(2)
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the registrant; and
   
(3)
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the registrant's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

ITEM 16.            [RESERVED]

ITEM 16A.          AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The Corporation has no financial expert. The Corporation’s management believes that the cost related to retaining a financial expert at this time is prohibitive. Further, because of the nature of the Corporation’s start-up operations, the Corporation believes the services of a financial expert are not warranted.

ITEM 16B.          CODE OF ETHICS

The Corporation has not yet adopted a corporate code of ethics. The Corporation’s board of directors is considering, over the next year, establishing a code of ethics to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct; provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in public reports; comply with applicable laws; ensure prompt internal reporting of code violations; and provide accountability for adherence to the code.

ITEM 16C.          PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Audit Fees

The aggregate fees billed for the two most recently completed fiscal years ended August 31, 2003 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Corporation’s annual financial statements and review of the financial statements included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:

  Year Ended August 31, 2003 Year Ended August 31, 2002
Audit Related Fees $26,243 $27,862
Tax Fees $2,200 $2,200
All Other Fees $7,538 $8,089
Total $35,981 $38,151

Audit Related Fees

None.

Tax Fees

None.

All Other Fees

None.

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PART IV

ITEM 17.            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Report and Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended August 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 reported on by Loewen, Stronach & Co., Chartered Accountants. The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP and are presented in Canadian dollars. There are differences between United States and Canadian GAAP which are set forth in Note 13 of the Report and Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended August 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001.


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)

(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

 

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LOEWEN, STRONACH & CO.
Chartered Accountants

AUDITORS' REPORT

To The Shareholders of Sungold Entertainment Corp.:

We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Sungold Entertainment Corp. (a development stage company) as at August 31, 2003 and 2002 and the consolidated statements of loss and deficit and cash flows for the years ended August 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 and for the cumulative period from April 7, 1986 (inception) to August 31, 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and United States generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company as at August 31, 2003 and 2002 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the years ended August 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 and for the cumulative period from April 7, 1986 (inception) to August 31, 2003 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles which differ in certain respects from United States generally accepted accounting principles (refer to Note 13). As required by the Company Act of British Columbia, we report that, in our opinion, these principles have been applied on a consistent basis.

  “Loewen, Stronach & Co.”
   
  Chartered Accountants
   
Vancouver, BC  
December 4, 2003  

Comments by Auditors for U.S. Readers on Canada-U.S. Reporting Conflict

In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of an explanatory paragraph (following the opinion paragraph) when the financial statements are affected by conditions and events that cast substantial doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, such as described in Note 1 to the financial statements. Our report to the shareholders dated December 4, 2003 is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not permit a reference to such events and conditions in the auditors’ report when these are adequately disclosed in the financial statements.

  “Loewen, Stronach & Co.”
   
  Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, BC  
December 4, 2003  

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SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

2003   2002  
$   $  
ASSETS
         
CURRENT ASSETS        
         Cash 47,928   23,772  
         Prepaid expenses and deposits 4,154   374,953  
52,082   398,725  
PRE-DEVELOPMENT COSTS (Note 3) 762,042   2,768,316  
CAPITAL ASSETS (Note 4) 604,282   541,484  
1,418,406   3,708,525  
         
LIABILITIES
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
         Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 175,238   32,824  
         Loans payable (Note 7 a) 17,390   282,187  
         Obligation under capital leases (Note 5) 17,253   19,423  
209,881   334,434  
OBLIGATION UNDER CAPITAL LEASES (Note 5) -   17,253  
209,881   351,687  
         
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
         
SHARE CAPITAL (Note 6) 18,574,369   16,156,646  
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS 51,922   -  
DEFICIT ACCUMULATED DURING DEVELOPMENT STAGE (17,417,766 ) (12,799,808 )
1,208,525   3,356,838  
1,418,406   3,708,525  

APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS:

“Art Cowie”                                    Director

“Anne Kennedy”                           Director

(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)

F-3


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LOSS AND DEFICIT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

  April 7, 1986              
  (inception) to              
  August 31, 2003   2003   2002   2001  
  $   $   $   $  
                 
REVENUE                
         Sales 33,179   1,305   19,446   12,428  
         Interest income and miscellaneous 43,336   12   11   2  
         Gain on disposition of marketable securities 838,947   -   -   -  
  915,462   1,317   19,457   12,430  
                 
EXPENSES                
         Advertising and promotion 3,139,255   594,941   808,511   714,709  
         Management fees 1,829,253   286,603   246,000   246,000  
         Professional and consulting fees 1,966,833   547,829   242,565   118,716  
         Investor relations 1,001,315   214,843   169,935   93,927  
         Travel and conferences 865,849   201,229   138,468   77,504  
         Internet services 746,184   184,249   410,144   151,791  
         Office and miscellaneous 733,970   164,044   60,936   70,096  
         Amortization 527,210   144,616   161,923   142,669  
         Office rent and services 456,467   80,595   69,017   48,990  
         Transfer agent and filing fees 292,320   33,078   34,902   24,916  
         Insurance 262,390   61,470   71,552   51,449  
         Financing fees 218,000   -   -   -  
         Finder fees 154,031   -   -   -  
         Interest and bank charges 139,221   8,314   4,923   4,149  
         Stock based compensation 51,922   51,922   -   -  
         Settlement agreement 40,000   -   -   -  
         Prizes 34,726   5,641   29,085   -  
         Fees and commissions 29,741   -   -   -  
         Interest on capital leases 25,623   11,962   10,543   3,118  
         Corporate capital tax 500   250   250   -  
         Foreign exchange loss (gain) (13,640 ) 10,269   4,526   (12,098 )
  12,501,170   2,601,855   2,463,280   1,735,936  
         Impairment write-down of pre-development                
            costs and investment 5,832,058   2,017,420   158,817   460,574  
  18,333,228   4,619,275   2,662,097   2,196,510  
LOSS 17,417,766   4,617,958   2,602,640   2,184,080  
DEFICIT ACCUMULATED DURING                
         DEVELOPMENT STAGE – beginning -   12,799,808   10,197,168   8,013,088  
DEFICIT ACCUMULATED DURING                
         DEVELOPMENT STAGE – ending 17,417,766   17,417,766   12,799,808   10,197,168  
                 
Weight Average Number of Shares     63,900,867   42,409,898   27,991,260  
Adjusted for Sept 8, 2003, 21 for 20 stock split                
         (Note 10)     3,993,531   3,993,531   3,993,531  
      67,894,398   46,403,429   31,984,791  
                 
Loss per share     0.0680   0.0560   0.0682  

(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)

F-4


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

  April 7, 1986              
  (inception) to              
  August 31   2003   2002   2001  
  2003   $   $   $  
  $              
                 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
         Loss (17,417,766 ) (4,617,958 ) (2,602,640 ) (2,184,080 )
         Items not involving cash:                
                  Amortization 527,210   144,616   161,923   142,669  
                  Debt settled by issuance of private                
                     placements units 582,561   582,561   -   -  
                  Stock-based compensation 51,922   51,922   -   -  
                  Write-down of pre-development costs and                
                     investment 5,832,057   2,017,420   158,817   460,574  
                  Gain on disposition of marketable securities (838,947 ) -   -   -  
                  Loss on disposition of capital assets 14,032   -   -   -  
  (11,248,931 ) (1,821,439 ) (2,281,900 ) (1,580,837 )
         Cash provided by changes in non-cash                
                  Working capital items:                
                  Prepaid expenses and deposits (4,154 ) 370,799   (329,186 ) (4,718 )
                  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 175,238   142,414   (82,886 ) (20,977 )
                  Loans payable 17,390   (264,797 ) 282,187   -  
  (11,060,457 ) (1,573,023 ) (2,411,785 ) (1,606,532 )
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
         Pre-development costs (5,206,715 ) (11,146 ) (32,908 ) (316,358 )
         Acquisition of capital assets (1,103,025 ) (207,414 ) (7,690 ) (416,489 )
  (6,309,740 ) (218,560 ) (40,598 ) (732,847 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
         Repayment of obligation under capital leases (39,776 ) (19,423 ) (16,049 ) (4,304 )
         Issuance of shares 15,717,808   1,835,162   2,388,010   2,391,331  
         Proceed of disposition of marketable securities 1,725,747   -   -   -  
         Proceeds of disposition of capital assets 14,346   -   -   -  
  17,418,125   1,815,739   2,371,961   2,387,027  
                 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 47,928   24,156   (80,422 ) 47,648  
CASH – beginning -   23,772   104,194   56,546  
CASH – ending 47,928   47,928   23,772   104,194  

Notes to statement of cash flows:                
                   
1) Cash consists of balances with banks                
                   
2) Interest and income taxes paid: 164,844   20,276   15,466   7,267  
  Interest paid                
  Income taxes paid -   -   -   -  
                   
3) During the year, the Company issued 11,750,000 private placement units to settle $582,561of debts    

(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)

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SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 1
GOING CONCERN AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
       
 

Sungold Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) is incorporated in the Province of British Columbia under the Company Act (British Columbia) (See Note 11 a), and its principal activity is developing and promoting horseracing, virtual horseracing, internet payment systems and other internet related products. To date, the Company has not earned significant revenues and is considered to be in a development stage.

The recoverability of the amounts shown for pre-development costs is primarily dependent on the ability of the Company to put its pre-development projects into economically viable products in the future. The Company plans to meet anticipated financing needs in connection with its obligations by the exercise of stock options, share purchase warrants, and through private placements, public offerings or joint-venture participation by others.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

The Company’s shares are trading in the United States on the O.T.C. bulletin board and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Germany.

   
Note 2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
   
 
a)

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company’s activities are subject to various governmental laws and regulations relating to horseracing, virtual horseracing, online jackpot wagering copyrights, trademarks and patents. These regulations are continually changing. The Company believes its activities comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations.

     
 
b)

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and revenue and expenses for the period reported. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effect on the financial statements of changes in such estimates in future periods could be significant. Actual results will likely differ from those estimates.

     
 
c)

Basis of Consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, SafeSpending Inc. (formerly Sungold Entertainment USA, Inc.), Horsepower Broadcasting Network Inc., Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. and Racing Unified Network (R.U.N.) Inc. (incorporated June 26, 2003). All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

     
 
d)

Translation of Foreign Currencies:

Accounts recorded in foreign currency have been converted to Canadian dollars as follows:

     
   
Current assets and current liabilities at exchange rates at the end of the year;
   
Other assets at historical rates;
    Revenues and expenses at the average rate of exchange for the month incurred.

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SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
       
  d)

Translation of Foreign Currencies (continued):

Gains and losses resulting from the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates are included in the determination of income.

     
  e)

Pre-development costs

The Company is in the development stage and capitalizes all costs related to its pre-development projects in accordance with Accounting Guideline No. 11, “Enterprises in the Development Stage”, issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The management assess annually whether the recovery of the unamortized balance of these costs from the future operations can continue to be regarded as probable. When the unamortized balance is determined to exceed the expected amount of recovery through future related revenues, less relevant costs, the deferred pre-development costs are impaired and are written down to fair value.

The costs deferred at any time do not necessarily reflect present or future values. The ultimate recovery of such amounts depends on the Company successfully developing and commencing the project.

     
  f)

Capital Assets and Amortization

Capital assets are recorded at cost with amortization provided on a declining balance as follows:


            Computer equipment 30%  
      Computers under capital leases 30%  
      Internet software 20%  
      Furniture and fixtures 20%  
           
   
The above rate has been utilized to reflect the anticipated life expectancy. In the year of acquisition only one-half the normal rate is applied.
     
  g)

Income Taxes

Income taxes are provided for in accordance with the liability method. Under this method of tax allocation, future income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statements carrying values and their respective income tax bases (temporary differences). Future income tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are likely to reverse. The effect on future income tax assets and liabilities of a change in rates is included in operations in the period in which the change is enacted or substantively enacted. The amount of future income tax assets recognized is limited to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

     
  h)

Loss Per Share

Loss per share is determined using the treasury stock method on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. All outstanding options, purchase warrants and private placement units are anti-dilutive, and therefore have no effect on the determination of loss per share.

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SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
     
  i)

Stock-based Compensation Plans

The Company has adopted prospectively the recommendations of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (the “CICA”) Section 3870 – stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments regarding accounting for stock-based compensation, which requires the use of fair value based method prospectively.

Under this fair value based method, the value of stock-based compensation plan is the sum of two component parts: its intrinsic value and its time value. The intrinsic value reflects the extent to which it is “in the money” at any date; and the time value is the value of the potential increases to the plan holder at any given time. The estimated time value is added to the intrinsic value to determine the fair value of the plan at any time. The Company has a stock-based compensation plan, which is described in Note 6 b).

     
NOTE 3 PRE-DEVELOPMENT COSTS
     
  a)

Gun Lake Indian Band project

In 1994 the Company entered into an agreement with the Gun Lake Indian Band (“Band”) in Michigan, USA to develop and manage a full service casino and gaming operation. In 1999, the Band beached the agreement. As a consequent, the Company filed a comprehensive lawsuit in the Michigan courts against the Band. In 2002, the Michigan Court of Appeals court dismissed the appeal on the basis of the Defendants’ claim of sovereign immunity. During the current fiscal year, the Michigan Supreme Court denied the Company an application to appeal the Michigan Court of Appeals court decision and the Company decided not to appeal to the United States Supreme Court..

The management believes that the Company could receive compensation of damages from parties that caused the beach of agreement, but the likelihood for the success of a lawsuit cannot be determined. After assessing the Michigan courts decisions; and considering the project has been delayed for more than three years, the management decided to provide an impairment write-off on the Gun Lake project.


            Impairment    
      2002 Additions Write-off   2003
      $ $ $   $
               
    Consulting and legal fees 1,036,168 - (1,036,168 ) -
    Contractual obligation 520,117 - (520,117 ) -
    Travel and lodging 213,432 - (213,432 ) -
      1,769,717 - (1,769,717 ) -
               
  b)

Vancouver Racecourse / Richmond Equine Training Centre project

In November 2002, the option to purchase 227 acres in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada for the purpose of developing a horse training complex expired, and the Company did not obtain a new option to purchase 100 acres on the same property. Consequently, the Company wrote-off all deferred expenditure that were related directly to the option property.

F-8


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

  b)

Vancouver Racecourse / Richmond Equine Training Centre project (Continued)

The Company is continuously lobbying with the regulatory authorities on its proposal to renovate the Hastings Park horse track facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, in conjunction with the construction of a one-mile thoroughbred training centre in Richmond.

In September 2003, the Company renegotiated to extend the agreement with a party who is interested in both the Vancouver one-mile racecourse and the Richmond equine training centre project. The agreement set out the intention of both parties that upon the Company receiving the appropriate permission from the Cities of Vancouver and of Richmond, BC and from the Province of British Columbia to develop the project, the interested party would purchase 6 million common treasury shares of Sungold Entertainment Corp. at US$4.00 per share by way of a private placement. The agreement was extended to October 1, 2004. (See Related Party Transactions Note 7 a).


             Impairment    
      2002 Additions Write off   2003
      $ $ $   $
    Consulting and legal fees 807,626 1,680 (195,507 ) 613,799
    Architectural fees 32,752 - (32,752 ) -
    Other direct costs 20,972 - (19,444 ) 1,528
      861,350 1,680 (247,703 ) 615,327
               
  c)

HorsepowerTM Software Development project

On September 15, 1999, the Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Horsepower.com Network Inc. in the Province of British Columbia under the Company Act (BC) to develop a virtual Horserace wagering system - HorsepowerTM. On March 22, 2000, the subsidiary name changed to Horsepower Network.com Inc., and on January 25, 2001, the subsidiary name changed to Horsepower Broadcasting Network Inc. (“HBNI”). Sungold reserves the rights to all intellectual property.

HBNI acquired computer hardware for developing software and leased a hosting facility that enables HorsepowerTM to operate the $US based World wagering pool at licensed racetracks and licensed teletheatres worldwide. HBNI engaged it’s sister company Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. to test run their US $ wagering program through the World Wide Web. The hardware and software development costs are capitalized under capital assets and amortized annually.


            Impairment  
      2002 Additions Write off 2003
      $ $ $ $
    Legal and consulting fees 58,999 - - 58,999

F-9


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

NOTE 3 PRE-DEVELOPMENT COSTS (continued)
     
  d)

HorsepowerTM Operating project

On February 20, 2001, the Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. (“HBN”), in the Province of Quebec under the Canada Business Corporation Act. HBN operated under the Horsepower World Pool pari-mutual licensing system licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and operates on the Kahnawake Territory in Quebec. In March 2003, HBN made a strategic decision to offer Horsepower pari-mutual wagering and the Horsepower World Pool, exclusively through licensed, land based Racetrack and Teletheatres and to grant 20 year licenses for Horsepower Parimutual World Pool Wagering, to authorized racing affiliates worldwide. During the year no predevelopment costs were capitalized under HorsepowerTM operating project. The Company management believes the Company complies in all material respects with the governing laws and regulations.

     
  e)

SafeSpending project

In May 2001, the Company acquired the entire world wide right, title and interest to the internet payment system technology of SafeSpending from SafeSpending Services Inc. The SafeSpending internet payment system will be a prepaid spending system that uses a unique and personalized PIN number which can be used to make anonymous purchases online from merchants and individuals. The acquisition agreement includes all copyrights, trademarks, source codes and SafeSpending’s intellectual property. Under the terms of agreement the Company has agreed to pay a 7.5 percent royalty of net revenue of the Company upon the Company or it’s subsidiary Horsepower Broadcasting Network Inc. receiving $1,000,000 in net revenue from operation, sale or license of the technology.

In May 2003, the Company changed the name of its US subsidiary, Sungold Entertainment USA Inc., to SafeSpending, Inc. and intends to set up a SafeSpending operation in USA.


            Impairment    
      2002 Additions Write off   2003
      $ $ $   $
    Acquisition cost 62,300 - -   62,300
    Legal and consulting fees 15,950 9,466 -   25,416
      78,250 9,466 -   87,716
               
          Impairment    
      2002 Additions Write off   2003
      $ $ $   $
               
  TOTAL PRE-DEVELOPMENT COSTS 2,768,316 11,146 (2,017,420 ) 762,042

F-10


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 4 CAPITAL ASSETS

          2003   2002
      Cost Less Net Book Net Book
        Accumulated Value Value
        Amortization    
      $ $ $ $
    Internet software – HorsepowerTM 761,104 289,407 471,697 385,902
    Computer equipment 266,340 180,721 85,619 118,463
    Computers under capital leases 54,834 31,050 23,784 37,119
    Furniture and fixtures 25,758 2,576 23,182 -
             
      1,108,036 503,754 604,282 541,484
     
Note 5

OBLIGATION UNDER CAPITAL LEASES

The Company has two lease agreements for computers accounted for as capital leases. Current payments are $1,822 monthly, expiring April 2004 through June 2004. The following is a schedule of future lease payments


      2003   2002  
      $   $  
    Total minimum lease payments 18,252   41,834  
    Less amount representing interest (999 ) (5,158 )
    Balance of obligations 17,253   36,676  
    Less current portion (17,253 ) (19,423 )
    Non-current portion -   17,253  
             
  In August 2003, the Company exercised a buy option to purchase a computer under capital lease.
   
Note 6

SHARE CAPITAL

During the year, the Company received regulatory approval to increase its authorized share capital as approved in the Annual General Meeting held in February 2003. The authorized common shares were then increased to unlimited from 100,000,000 shares (See subsequent event note 11 c).


2003 2002
$ $
    Authorized:    
             Unlimited common shares without par value    
             100,000,000 Class “A” preference shares    
                 with a par value of $10 each    
             100,000,000 Class “B” preference shares    
                 with a par value of $50 each    
             Issued and outstanding:    
                 79,871,209 common    
                      (2002 – 50,121,209 common) 18,574,369 16,156,646

F-11


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 6 SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
     
  a) Shares issued during the year:

   2003   2002  
#   $   #   $  
    For cash – private placements 16,000,000   1,673,938   13,270,000   2,028,381  
        – exercise of share                
           purchase warrants 2,000,000   161,224   516,666   48,162  
        – exercise of incentive share                
           purchase options -   -   1,880,000   311,467  
18,000,000   1,835,162   15,666,666   2,388,010  
    For debt – private placements 11,750,000   582,561   -   -  
29,750,000   2,417,723   15,666,666   2,388,010  
     
  b)

Stock options and stock based compensation

The Company has a fixed stock option plan on the issuance of options of up to 10% of the Company’s issued share capital. The following are outstanding incentive share purchase options:


Date of Grant Price Balance
Aug 31, 2002
Granted Exercised
/ Expired
Balance
Aug 31, 2003
Expiration date
Feb. 16, 2001 US$0.1500 100,000 - - 100,000 February 16, 2006
Feb. 28, 2001 US$0.0600 1,050,000 - - 1,050,000 February 28, 2006
Mar. 5, 2001 US$0.0850 79,900 - - 79,900 March 5, 2006
Aug. 10, 2001 US$0.1200 300,000 - - 300,000 August 10, 2006
Oct. 22, 2001 US$0.1000 100,000 - - 100,000 October 22, 2006
Oct. 23, 2001 US$0.1200 100,000 - - 100,000 October 23, 2006
Dec. 20, 2001 US$0.0900 100,000 - - 100,000 December 20, 2006
Jan. 4, 2002 US$0.0800 802,764 - - 802,764 January 4, 2007
Jan. 24, 2002 US$0.0725 400,000 - - 400,000 January 24, 2007
Mar 26, 2002 US$0.2300 136,000 - 136,000 - Cancelled
May 17, 2002 US$0.0200 272,000 - - 272,000 May 17, 2007
Oct. 11, 2002 US$0.1500 - 200,000 - 200,000 October 11, 2007
Oct. 16, 2002 US$0.1500 - 300,000 - 300,000 October 16, 2007
Jan. 23, 2003 US$0.1100 - 136,000 - 136,000 January 23, 2008
Jan. 28, 2003 US$0.1000 - 750,000 750,000 - Cancelled
May 27, 2003 US$0.0500 - 64,000 - 64,000 May 27, 2008
May 28, 2003 US$0.0500 - 150,000 - 150,000 May 28, 2008
             
    3,440,664 1,600,000 886,000 4,154,664  

   

In 2001, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants issued Section 3870 for Stock-based Compensations, which requires the use of fair value based method for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2002 and applied to awards granted on or after the date of adoption. The Company adopted the recommendations prospectively for the fiscal year starting September 1, 2002.

Under this fair value based method, the value of stock-based compensation plan is the sum of two component parts: its intrinsic value and its time value. The intrinsic value reflects the extent to which it is “in the money” at any date; and the time value is the value of the potential increases to the plan holder at any given time. The estimated time value is added to the intrinsic value to determine the fair value of the plan at any time.

F-12


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 6 SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
       
  b) Stock options and stock based compensation (continued)
       
     
Since September 1, 2002, the Company granted 850,000 share purchase options to employees and non-employees as follows:

Date of Grant Price Granted
#
Exercisable
#
Exercised
#
Compensation
$
Expiration date
Oct. 11, 2002 US$0.1500 200,000      200,000      - 16,600      October 11, 2007
Oct. 16, 2002 US$0.1500 300,000      300,000      - 24,900      October 16, 2007
Jan. 23, 2003 US$0.1100 136,000      136,000      - 8,282      January 23, 2008
May 27, 2003 US$0.0500 64,000      64,000      - 640      May 27, 2008
May 28, 2003 US$0.0500 150,000      150,000      - 1,500      May 28, 2008
             
    850,000      850,000      - 51,922       

     
The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
           
           
                    Risk-free interest rate 3.00%  
             Dividend yield 0  
             Estimated hold period prior to exercise (years) 3  
             Volatility in the price of the Company’s common shares 150%  
           
     

Between January 1, 2002 and August 31, 2002, the Company granted 946,764 share purchase options to directors at US$0.08 per share until Jan 4, 2007, 136,000 share purchase options to a director at US$0.08 per share until Jan 15, 2007, 400,000 share purchase options to a director at US$0.0725 per share until Jan 24, 2007, 136,000 share purchase options to a director at US$0.23 per share until March 26, 2007 and 272,000 share purchase options to a director at US$0.20 per share until May 17, 2007.

Had compensation cost of the stock based employee compensation been recorded, based upon the fair value of share options, additional compensation expense for the year ended August 31, 2002 would have been $111,430. The pro forma loss per share, assuming this additional compensation expense would have been ($0.0584). The Pro forma results may be materially different than actual results realized.

The Black-Scholes valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which are fully transferable and highly traded. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its director stock options.

Outstanding share purchase options which were issued prior January 1, 2002 have neither been charged to income nor included in the calculation of pro forma loss, in accordance with Section 3870 of the CICA Handbook, which is to take effect prospectively.

F-13


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 6 SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
     
  c) Share purchase warrants:

Date of Grant Price Balance
Aug 31, 2002
Granted Exercised Cancelled
/ Expired
Balance
Aug 31, 2003
Expiration date
Oct. 12, 1999 US$0.250 136,000 - - 136,000 - October 12, 2002
Oct. 12, 1999 US$0.320 150,000 - - 150,000 - October 12, 2002
Apr. 20, 2000 US$0.330 500,000 - - 500,000 - Voluntary request
May 24, 2000 US$0.250 400,000 - - 400,000 - Voluntary request
Jun. 28, 2000 US$0.420 200,000 - - 200,000 - Voluntary request
Jul. 31, 2000 US$0.300 400,000 - - 400,000 - Voluntary request
Aug.24, 2000 US$0.300 240,000 - - 240,000 - Voluntary request
Aug. 29, 2000 US$0.250 100,000 - - 100,000 - Voluntary request
Sep.6, 2000 US$0.300 100,000 - - 100,000 - Voluntary request
Sep.21, 2000 US$0.200 800,000 - - 800,000 - Voluntary request
Oct.12, 2000 US$0.200 919,000 - - 600,000 319,000 (1)October 12, 2003
Dec.22, 2000 US$0.200 100,000 - - 100,000 - Voluntary request
Mar.23, 2001 US$0.200 900,000 - - 900,000 - Voluntary request
Mar.19, 2001 US$0.200 600,000 - - 600,000 - Voluntary request
April 5, 2001 US$0.200 550,000 - - 550,000 - Voluntary request
May 8, 2001 US$0.200 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 - Voluntary request
May 29, 2001 US$0.200 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 - Voluntary request
Jun.27, 2001 US$0.200 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 - Voluntary request
Sep.7, 2001 US$0.200 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 September 7, 2004
Oct.24, 2001 US$0.150 420,000 - - - 420,000 October 24, 2004
Nov.4, 2001 US$0.150 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 November 4, 2004
Dec.14, 2001 US$0.060 2,333,334 - - - 2,333,334 December 14, 2004
Jan.7, 2002 US$0.060 1,700,000 - - - 1,700,000 January 7, 2005
Jan.30, 2002 US$0.060 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 January 30, 2005
Mar.1, 2002 US$0.110 300,000 - - - 300,000 March 1, 2005
Mar.26, 2002 US$0.170 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 March 26, 2005
Apr. 4, 2002 US$0.165 1,000,000 - - - 1,000,000 April 4, 2005
May 7, 2002 US$0.160 400,000 - - - 400,000 May 7, 2005
May 30, 2002 US$0.150 600,000 - - - 600,000 May 30, 2005
Jul. 10, 2002 US$0.075 2,500,000 - - - 2,500,000 July 10, 2005
Jul. 24, 2002 US$0.080 250,000 - - - 250,000 July 24, 2005
Aug. 21, 2002 US$0.090 100,000 - - - 100,000 August 21, 2005
Jul. 23, 2002 US$0.080 - 1,500,000 - - 1,500,000 July 23, 2005
Sep. 27, 2002 US$0.080 - 3,000,000 - - 3,000,000 September 27, 2005
Nov. 1, 2002 US$0.070 - 3,000,000 - - 3,000,000 November 1, 2005
Dec. 12, 2002 US$0.060 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 - - December 12, 2005
Dec. 18, 2002 US$0.050 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 - - December 18, 2005
Jan. 24, 2003 US$0.100 - 2,000,000 - - 2,000,000 January 24, 2006
Mar. 26, 2003 US$0.050 - 3,000,000 - - 3,000,000 March 26, 2006
Apr. 10, 2003 US$0.040 - 3,750,000 - - 3,750,000 April 10, 2006
May 16, 2003 US$0.030 - 3,000,000 - - 3,000,000 May 16, 2006
Jun. 11, 2003 US$0.030 - 3,000,000 - - 3,000,000 June 11, 2006
Jul. 7, 2003 US$0.031 - 2,500,000 - - 2,500,000 July 7, 2006
Aug. 21, 2003 US$0.075 - 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 August 21, 2006
               
    22,698,334 27,750,000 2,000,000 8,776,000 39,672,334  

                (1) See Subsequent Events note 11 (d

F-14


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
     
  a)
Loans payable of $17,390 (US$12,250) [2002 - $282,187 (US$181,028)] are from a director and officer of a subsidiary of the Company.
     
  b)
The Company extended an intention agreement with a company with a common director, for its Richmond / Vancouver Horseracing project. (See Pre-development Costs Note 3 c).
     
  c) During the year management fees of $286,603 [2002 - $246,000] were paid to the directors and officers.
     
  d)
During the year consulting fees of $286,645 [2002 - $76,102] were paid to the directors or companies with common directors.
     
Note 8

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, loans payable and obligation under capital leases. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial statements. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying value, unless otherwise noted.

   
Note 9

ACCUMULATED LOSSES AND INCOME TAXES

The company has accumulated non-capital losses for income tax purposes of $9,559,268 which may be carried forward and used to reduce taxable income in future years. Under present tax legislation, these losses will expire as follows:


    Year   Amount  
        $  
           
    2004   543,932  
    2005   474,086  
    2006   653,279  
    2007   1,273,366  
    2008   1,714,246  
    2009   2,427,247  
    2010   2,473,112  
        9,559,268  
   
 

The company has accumulated capital losses for income tax purposes of $3,143,556 that may be carried forward indefinitely and used to reduce capital gains in the future.

The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Future income taxes assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the accounting and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities, and are measured using tax rates expected to apply when these differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded against any future tax asset if it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.

F-15


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 9

ACCUMULATED LOSSES AND INCOME TAXES (continued)

In assessing the realizability of future tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the future tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of future tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of future tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. The amount of future tax asset considered realizable could change materially in the near term based on future taxable income during the carry forward period.

     
Note 10

EARNINGS PER SHARE

A 21 for 20 stock split occurred after the August 31, 2003 year-end but before the completion of the financial statements, CICA handbook section 3500 – Earning per Share requires the computations of earning per share should be based on the new number of shares and adjusted retroactively for all periods presented to reflect that change. (See also subsequent events note 11c).

   
Note 11
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
   
 
a)
The Company is in the process of changing its name to Sungold International Holdings Corp. and continuing under the Canada Business Corporate Act from the British Columbia Company Acts. In connection with the Company’s name change and continuation, the Company will change its trading symbol from “SGGNF” to “SGIHF” on the OTC Bulletin Board. The change is subject to government agency and regulatory approval.
     
 
b)
On September 5, 2003, the Company announced a private placement of 2,000,000 units at US$0.06 each and subsequently issued the units for a total of $161,100 (US$120,000) for debt in September and October.
     
 
c)
On September 8, 2003, the Company issued 3,993,531 shares to its shareholders, record date September 1, 2003, pursuant to a 21 for 20 stock split approved by the Board of Directors on July 28, 2003.
     
 
d)
On October 12, 2003, 319,000 share purchase warrants expired after the year end.
     
 
e)
On October 31, 2003, the Company announced a private placement of 2,000,000 units at US$0.06 each and subsequently issued the units for a total of $158,064 (US$120,000) for debt in October and November.
     
Note 12

COMPARATIVE FIGURES

The comparative figures have been reclassified where applicable in order to conform to the presentation used in the current year.

F-16


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13

UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“CDN GAAP”) which differ in certain respects from those principles that the Company would have followed had its consolidated financial statements been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in United States (“US GAAP”). The Company is considered to be a pre-operational Company under US GAAP.

The significant differences related principally to the following items and the adjustments necessary to restate the loss and shareholders’ equity in accordance with US GAAP are outlined as follows:

     
 
a)

Pre-Development Costs

Under CDN GAAP, pre-development expenditures are capitalized and amortized over the benefit period of the deferred expenditures once operations commence or written off if abandoned or impaired. US GAAP requires that pre-development expenditures be expensed as incurred until it is determined that commercially viable operations exist and the expenses then incurred are recoverable.

     
 
b)

Foreign Currency Translation

Under US GAAP, all asset and liability accounts are translated at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Income statement amounts are translated at the average rate of exchange for the year. The resulting differences are accumulated in a separate component of shareholders’ equity.

     
 
c)

Share Options

In December 2002, Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an amendment of FASB No. 123 “Accounting for stock-based Compensation””. FASB No. 148 allows a change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation prospectively. The Company adopted the new FASB No. 148 for the year-end August 31, 2003. There are no differences between CDN GAAP and US GAAP on stock-based compensation presentation..

     
 
d)

Loss per share

For all years indicated, the options and warrants outstanding during the year are anti-dilutive and therefore fully diluted loss per share has not been disclosed.

     
 
e)

Comprehensive Income

Under US GAAP, SFAS No. 130 requires that companies report comprehensive income as a measure of overall performance. Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during a year except those resulting from investments by owners and distribution to owners. There is no similar concept under Canadian GAAP. The Company has determined that it had no comprehensive income other than the loss in any of the years presented.

F-17


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (Continued)
     
  f) The following are balance sheet items under US GAAP that differ from Canadian GAAP:

      2003   2002   2001  
      $   $   $  
                 
    Pre-development costs -   -   -  
    Share capital 23,285,107   20,867,384   18,479,374  
    Foreign currency adjustments 13,640   23,909   28,435  
    Deficit (22,904,186 ) (20,302,771 ) (17,830,566 )
     
  g) The following table summarizes the effect on Deficit of differences between CDN GAAP and US GAAP:

2003   2002   2001  
$   $   $  
    Deficit - CDN GAAP (17,417,766 ) (12,799,808 ) (10,197,168 )
              Cumulative effect of previous            
              years’ adjustments (7,502,963 ) (7,633,398 ) (7,765,516 )
(24,920,729 ) (20,433,206 ) (17,962,684 )
    US GAAP material adjustments:            
       · Effect of the write-off of pre-            
           development costs on net loss 2,006,274   125,909   144,216  
       · Foreign currency adjustments 10,269   4,526   (12,098 )
2,016,543   130,435   132,118  
    Deficit - US GAAP (22,904,186 ) (20,302,771 ) (17,830,566 )

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SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
     
  h) The following table summarizes the effect on shareholders’ equity after considering the US GAAP adjustments:

        Foreign   Total  
Common   Accumulated   Currency   Shareholders’  
Shares   Deficit   Translation   Equity  
Amount       Adjustments      
$   $   $   $  
Common Shares issued /net loss:                
August 31, 1986                
      •    Shares for cash 107,501   -   -   107,501  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   -   -   -  
August 31, 1987 107,501   -   -   107,501  
      •    Shares for cash 166,971   -   -   166,971  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   -   -   -  
August 31, 1988 274,472   -   -   274,472  
      •    Shares for cash 401,667   -   -   401,667  
      •    Shares for property 227,000   -   -   227,000  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (753,962 ) -   (753,962 )
August 31, 1989 903,139   (753,962 ) -   149,177  
      •    Shares for cash 622,215   -   -   622,215  
      •    Shares for property 1,897,000   -   -   1,897,000  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (575,612 ) -   (575,612 )
August 31, 1990 3,422,354   (1,329,574 ) -   2,092,780  
      •    Shares for cash 100,250   -   -   100,250  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (350,482 ) -   (350,482 )
August 31, 1991 3,522,604   (1,680,056 ) -   1,842,548  
      •    Shares for cash 402,900   -   -   402,900  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (1,420,584 ) -   (1,420,584 )
August 31, 1992 3,925,504   (3,100,640 ) -   824,864  
      •    Shares for cash 465,875   -   -   465,875  
      •    Shares for property 150,000   -   -   150,000  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (289,189 ) -   (289,189 )
August 31, 1993 4,541,379   (3,389,829 ) -   1,151,550  
      •    Shares for cash 576,500   -   -   576,500  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (836,050 ) -   (836,050 )
August 31, 1994 5,117,879   (4,225,879 ) -   892,000  
      •    Shares for cash 175,000   -   -   175,000  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   3,448   3,448  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (738,384 ) -   (738,384 )
August 31, 1995 5,292,879   (4,964,263 ) 3,448   332,064  
      •    Shares for cash 255,750   -   -   255,750  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   3,329   3,329  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (501,749 ) -   (501,749 )
August 31, 1996 5,548,629   (5,466,012 ) 6,777   89,394  

F-19


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)

        Foreign   Total  
Common   Accumulated   Currency   Shareholders’  
Shares   Deficit   Translation   Equity  
Amount       Adjustments      
$   $   $   $  
August 31, 1996 – balance forward 5,548,629   (5,466,012 ) 6,777   89,394  
      •    Shares for cash 1,250,000   -   -   1,250,000  
      •    Share-based compensation 1,345,680   (1,345,680 ) -   -  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   (1,646 ) (1,646 )
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (1,046,798 ) -   (1,046,798 )
August 31, 1997 8,144,309   (7,858,490 ) 5,131   290,950  
      •    Shares for cash 1,351,967   -   -   1,351,967  
      •    Share-based compensation 2,078,946   (2,078,946 ) -   -  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   11,140   11,140  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (1,297,719 ) -   (1,297,719 )
August 31, 1998 11,575,222   (11,235,155 ) 16,271   356,338  
      •    Shares for cash 1,044,358   -   -   1,044,358  
      •    Share-based compensation 1,286,112   (1,286,112 ) -   -  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   (18,372 ) (18,372 )
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (1,300,904 ) -   (1,300,904 )
August 31, 1999 13,905,692   (13,822,171 ) (2,101 ) 81,420  
      •    Shares for cash 2,182,351   -   -   2,182,351  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   18,438   18,438  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (1,956,433 ) -   (1,956,433 )
August 31, 2000 16,088,043   (15,778,604 ) 16,337   325,776  
      •    Shares for cash 2,391,331   -   -   2,391,331  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   12,098   12,098  
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (2,051,962 ) -   (2,051,962 )
August 31, 2001 18,479,374   (17,830,566 ) 28,435   677,243  
      •    Shares for cash 2,388,010   -   -   2,388,010  
      •    Foreign currency -   -   (4,526 ) (4,526 )
      •    Net loss under US GAAP -   (2,472,205 ) -   (2,472,205 )
August 31, 2002 20,867,384   (20,302,771 ) 23,909   588,522  
      •    Shares for cash 2,417,723           2,417,723  
      •    Foreign currency         (10,269 ) (10,269 )
      •    Net loss under US GAAP     (2,601,415 )     (2,601,415 )
August 31, 2003 23,285,107   (22,904,186 ) 13,640   394,561  

F-20


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
     
  i) The following table summarizes the effect on Net Loss of differences between CDN GAAP and US GAAP:

    Cumulative   2003   2002   2001  
Amounts              
From              
Apr 7/86 to              
Aug 31/02              
$   $   $   $  
    Net loss under CDN GAAP (17,417,766 ) (4,617,958 ) (2,602,640 ) (2,184,080 )
    US GAAP material adjustments:                
          •    Effect of the write-off of pre-                
                 development costs on net loss (762,042 ) 2,006,274   125,909   144,216  
          •    Share-based compensation (4,710,738 ) -   -   -  
          •    Foreign currency adjustments (13,640 ) 10,269   4,526   (12,098 )
    Net loss under US GAAP (22,904,186 ) (2,601,415 ) (2,472,205 ) (2,051,962 )
    Loss per share under US GAAP     0.0383   0.0533   0.0642  
        `      
    Weighted average number of shares     67,894,398   46,403,429   31,984,791  

F-21


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
     
  k)

New Accounting Standards

Under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No.74, the Company is required to disclose certain information related to recently issued accounting standards. The recently issued accounting standards are summarized as follows:

U.S. Standards

In June 2001, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“the FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (SFAS 143). SFAS 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations and costs associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company does not expect that adoption of SFAS No. 143 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In April 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 145 Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections (SFAS 145). Among other things, SFAS 145 rescinds both SFAS No. 4 Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt and the amendment of SFAS No. 4, and SFAS No. 64 Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements. Through these rescission, SFAS 145 eliminates the requirement (in both SFAS No. 4 and SFAS No. 64) that gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt be aggregated and, if material, classified as an extraordinary item, net of the related income tax effect. Generally, SFAS 145 is effective for financial statements issued after May 15, 2002. The Company does not expect that adoption of SFAS 145 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In June 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 146 Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (SFAS 146), which is effective for exit or disposal activities after December 31, 2002. Under SFAS 146, liabilities arising from exit or disposal activities are recognized only when incurred, and measured at their fair value. The Company does not expect that adoption of SFAS 146 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45 Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and Rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34 (FIN 45). FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. Initial recognition and measurement provisions are effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The Company does not expect that adoption of FIN 45 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123 (SFAS 148). This amendment provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation, and amends disclosure requirements to require prominent disclosure in both annual and interim financial statements about the method adopted for stock compensation accounting and its effect on reported results. Certain of the disclosure modifications are required for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and are included in the notes to these consolidated financial statements. The Company has adopted the recommendation for current year.

F-22


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
     
  k)

New Accounting Standards (continued)

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. (‘‘FIN’’) 46 – ‘‘Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities’’ (‘‘FIN 46’’). FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 – Consolidated Financial Statements to those entities defined as ‘‘Variable Interest Entities’’ (more commonly referred to as special purpose entities) in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a ‘‘controlling financial interest’’ or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 applies immediately to all Variable Interest Entities created after January 31, 2003, and by the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period commencing after June 15, 2003 for Variable Interest Entities created prior to February 1, 2003. The Company does not expect that adoption of FIN 46 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 149, which amends and clarifies accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The amendments are intended to improve financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. In particular, this Statement clarifies the circumstances under which a contract with an initial net investment meets the characteristics of a derivative as discussed in SFAS 133. SFAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except as stated below, and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The guidance should be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect that adoption of SFAS 149 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

On May 15, 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 150, which aims to eliminate diversity in practice by requiring that mandatorily redeemable instruments, forward purchase contracts, and certain financial instruments that include an obligation that (1) the issuer may or must settle by issuing a variable number of its equity shares and (2) has a "monetary value" at inception that (a) is fixed, (b) is tied to a market index or other benchmark (something other than the fair value of the issuer's equity shares), or (c) varies inversely with the fair value of the equity shares (e.g., a written put option) be reported as liabilities. The provisions of SFAS 150, which also include a number of new disclosure requirements, are effective for (1) instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and (2) pre-existing instruments as of the beginning of the first interim period that commences after June 15, 2003. The Company does not expect that adoption of SFAS 150 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

Canadian Standards

In 2002, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) issued Accounting Guideline 13 Hedging Relationships (AcG-13), which requires that in order to apply hedge accounting, all hedging relationships must be identified, designated, documented, and effective. Where hedging relationships cannot meet these requirements, hedge accounting must be discontinued. AcG-13 is applicable for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2003. The Company does not expect that adoption of AcG-13 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

F-23


SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003

(A Development Stage Company)
(Presented in Canadian Dollars)

Note 13 UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (continued)
     
  k)

New Accounting Standards (continued)

Canadian Standards

In 2002, the CICA issued revised Handbook section 3475 Disposal of Long-Lived Assets and Discontinued Operations. The revised standard establishes criteria for the classification of long-lived assets as “held for sale” and requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell. It eliminates the previous recommendation that companies include under “discontinued operations” in the financial statements amounts for operating losses that have not yet occurred. Additionally, the revised standard expands the scope of discontinued operations to include all components of a company with operations that can be distinguished from the rest of the company and will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of the company in a disposal transaction. Section 3475 is effective for disposal activities initiated by the Company’s commitment to a plan on or after May 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of CICA section 3475 to have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In 2002, the CICA issued Handbook section 3063 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, harmonizes with the impairment provisions of FASB Statement No. 144 – Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which requires that impairment of long-lived assets held for use be determined by a two-step process, with the first step determining when an impairment is recognized and the second step measuring the amount of the impairment. Under Handbook Section 3063 an impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition and is measured as the amount by which the long-lived asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Section 3063 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of CICA section 3063 to have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In 2003, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) issued Accounting Guideline 14 Disclosure of Guarantees (AcG-14), which is generally consistent with the disclosure requirements in FASB Interpretation No. 45 Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, except it does not apply to product warranties. It requires entities to disclose key information about certain types of guarantee contracts that require payments contingent on specified types of future events. The Guideline is applicable to annual and interim periods beginning on or after January 1,2003. The Company does not expect that adoption of AcG-14 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

In 2003, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) issued Accounting Guideline 15 Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (AcG-15), in harmony with FASB Interpretation No. 46, with the same title, to provide guidance for applying the principles in Subsidiaries, Section 1590, to certain special-purpose entities. The consolidation requirement in the Guideline will be effective for all annual and interim periods beginning on or after November 1, 2004. The Company does not expect that adoption of AcG-15 will have a material impact on its results from operations or financial position.

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ITEM 18.            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             Not applicable.

ITEM 19.            EXHIBITS

                             The following financial statements and related schedules are included in this Item:

(a)

Financial Statements

Auditors’ Report

Consolidated Balance Sheets as at August 31, 2003 and 2002.

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Deficit for the years ended August 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the years ended August 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

   
(b) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
Description
1.1
Certificate of Incorporation for 307198 B.C. Ltd. dated April 7, 1986.(1)
1.2
Certificate for 307198 B.C. Ltd. changing name to Fircrest Resources Ltd. dated July 2, 1986.(1)
1.3
Certificate for Fircrest Resources Ltd. changing name to NTC Capital Corporation dated October 30, 1991. (1)
1.4
Certificate of Change of Name for NTC Capital Corporation changing name to Sungold Gaming Inc. dated March 1, 1994.(1)
1.5
Certificate of Change of Name for Sungold Gaming Inc. changing name to Sungold Gaming International Ltd. dated May 26, 1997.(1)
1.6
Altered Memorandum of the Company dated February 22, 2002, effective June 13, 2002, amending share capital. (1)
1.7
1.8
4.1
Consulting Agreement between Sungold Gaming International Ltd. and Kim N. Hart dated May 1, 1998.(1)

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Exhibit
Number
Description
4.2
Consulting Agreement between Sungold Gaming International Ltd. and Anne Kennedy dated July 1, 1998.(1)
4.3
4.4
Lease Agreement dated October 1, 2000 between the Corporation and Insignia Corporate Establishments (Nine) Inc.(1)
4.5
Agreement dated May 2, 2001 between the Corporation and Safespending Services Inc.(1)
4.6
Agreement dated May 2, 2001 between the Corporation and Jerome Nootebos.
4.7
Consulting Agreement between Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International ltd. and Larry Simpson dated October 11, 2002.(1)
4.8
Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated January 2, 2003, between the Corporation and Kim N. Hart. (1)
4.9
Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated January 2, 2003, between the Corporation and Anne Kennedy.(1)
4.10
4.11
Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated October 1, 2003, between the Corporation and Anne Kennedy.(1)
4.12
Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated October 1, 2003, between the Corporation and Kim N. Hart.(1)
4.13
4.14
4.15 Amendment to Consulting Agreement dated January 2, 2004, between Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International ltd. and Kim N. Hart. (1)
6
See Note 10 to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements included in Item 17of this Form 20-F for information on how earnings per share information was calculated.
8
12.1
12.2
(1) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 20-F.

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SIGNATURES

The Registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.

  SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP.
     
Date: March 17, 2004 By:  
    /s/ Art Cowie
    Art Cowie
    President and Chief Executive Officer


EX-1.7 3 exhibit1-7.htm ARTICLES OF CONTINUANCE Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 1.7
Industry Canada Industrie Canada ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION RAPPORT DE LA TRANSACTION
    REPORT ÉLECTRONIQUE
       
  Canada Business Loi canadienne sur les ARTICLES OF CLAUSES DE
  Corporations Act sociétés par actions CONTINUANCE PROROGATION
      (SECTION 187) (ARTICLE 187)

Processing Type - Mode de traitement: E-Commerce/Commerce-É
Request Number:
Numéro de Demande: 1431424
   
1. 

Name of the Corporation - Dénomination sociale de la société

Sungold International Holdings Corp.

   
2.

The province or territory in Canada where the registered office is to be situated La province ou le territoire Canada où se situera le siège social

BC

   
3.

The classes and any maximum number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue Catégories et tout nombre maximal d'actions que la société est autorisée à émettre

The annexed Schedule A is incorporated in this form.
L'annexe A ci-jointe fait partie intégrante de la présente formule.

   
4.

Restrictions, if any, on share transfers - Restrictions sur le transfert des actions, s'il y a lieu

The annexed Schedule B is incorporated in this form.
L'annexe B ci-jointe fait partie intégrante de la présente formule.

   
5.

Number (or minimum and maximum number ) of directors Nombre ( ou nombre minimal et maximal ) d'administrateurs

Minimum: 5 Maximum: 9

   
6.

Restrictions, if any, on business the corporation may carry on Limites imposées à l'activité commerciale de la société, s'il y a lieu

The annexed Schedule C is incorporated in this form.
L'annexe C ci-jointe fait partie intégrante de la présente formule.

     
7.

(1)

If the corporation is changing its name on this continuance, what was the corporation's previous name?
Si la société change sa dénomination sociale avec cette prorogation, quelle était sa dénomination social antérieure?

Sungold Entertainment Corp.

     
  (2)

Details of incorporation - Détails de la constitution

The annexed Schedule D is incorporated in this form.
L'annexe D ci-jointe fait partie intégrante de la présente formule.

     
8.

Other provisions, if any - Autres dispositions, s'il y a lieu

The annexed Schedule E is incorporated in this form.
L'annexe E ci-jointe fait partie intégrante de la présente formule.

     
Date                      Name - Nom                                                                 Signature                                                                        Capacity of - en qualité de
2003-12-09            ANNE KENNEDY                                                                                                                                               DIRECTOR

SCHEDULE / ANNEXE A

COMMON SHARES – UNLIMITED, NO PAR VALUE

CLASS “A” PREFERENCE SHARES, 100,000,000, NO PAR VALUE, HAVING THE RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO

CLASS “B” PREFERENCE SHARES, 100,000,000, NO PAR VALUE, HAVING THE RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS SET OUT IN SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO


SCHEDULE / ANNEXE B

SCHEDULE A

SPECIAL RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS

The Class "A" Preference shares and the Class "B" Preference shares of the Corporation shall have the rights and shall be subject to the restrictions, conditions and limitations as follows:

(a)  The directors may issue Class "A" Preference shares in one or more series;

(b)  The directors may alter by resolution the Articles of the Corporation to fix the number of shares in, and to determine the designation of the shares of, each series of Class "A" Preference shares, by resolution;

(c)  The directors may alter by resolution the Articles of the Corporation to create, define and attach special rights and restrictions to the shares of each series of Class "A" Preference shares, subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to the Class "A" Preference shares by this Part;

(d)  Where shares of one or more series of Class "A" Preference shares are entitled to cumulative dividends, and where cumulative dividends in respect of a series of Class "A" Preference shares are not paid in full, the shares of all series of Class "A" Preference shares entitled to cumulative dividends shall participate rateably in respect of accumulated dividends in accordance with the amounts that would be payable on those shares if all the accumulated dividends were paid in full;

(e)  Where amounts payable on a winding up, or on the occurrence of any other event as a result of which the holders of the shares of all series of Class "A" Preference shares are then entitled to return of capital, are not paid in full, the shares of all series of Class "A" Preference shares shall participate rateably in a return of capital in respect of Class "A" Preference shares in accordance with the amounts that would be payable on the return of capital if all amounts so payable were paid in full;

(f)  No special rights or restrictions attached to a series of Class "A" Preference shares shall confer on the series priority over another series of Class "A" Preference shares then outstanding respecting:

(i)   dividends, or

(ii)  return of capital:

(A)   on winding up, or

(B)    on the occurrence of another event that would result in the holders of all series of Class "A" Preference shares being entitled to a return of capital;

(g)  A directors' resolution pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) may only be passed prior to the issue of shares of the series to which the resolution relates, and after the issue of shares of that series, the number of shares in, the designation of and the special rights and restrictions attached to, that series may be added to, altered, varied or abrogated only pursuant to Sections 27(2) and 27(3) of the Canada Business Corporations Act, as the case may be;

(h)  Except as expressly provided in the special rights, or restrictions which the directors may create, define or attach to any series of Class "A" Preference shares, shares of a series of Class "A" Preference shares shall not confer on the holders thereof any right to notice of or to be present or to vote, either in person or by proxy, at any general meeting other than a separate meeting of the holders of the Class "A" Preference shares, or of the holders of shares of a series of the Class "A" Preference shares, as the case may be;

(i)  All of the provisions of this Part with respect to the Class "A" Preference shares shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the Class "B" Preference shares, as if set out here in full; and

(j)  Except as expressly provided in the special rights or restrictions which the directors may create, define or attach to any series of Class "A" Preference shares or Class "B" Preference shares, the directors may declare dividends with respect to the common shares only or with respect to any series of Class "A" Preference shares only or with respect to any series of Class "B" Preference shares only or with respect to any combination of two or more such classes or series of classes only.

Except as hereinafter provided, in the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or any distribution of its assets for the purpose of winding up its affairs, after the payment of dividends declared but unpaid, the holders of the Class "A" Preference shares and the Class "B" Preference shares shall be entitled pari passu to be paid such amount as the special rights and restrictions attaching to such shares shall provide, and in the absence of any express provision with respect thereto the amount of capital paid up in respect thereof per share for


each Class "A" Preference share and each Class "B" Preference share held by them, out of the assets of the Corporation in preference to and with priority over any payment or distribution of any capital asset or monies among the holders of any common shares of the Corporation, and after payment to the holders of the Class "A" Preference shares and Class "B" Preference shares of the amount so payable to them they shall not be entitled to share in any other distribution of the property or assets of the Corporation. The foregoing provisions shall apply to all Class "A" Preference shares and Class "B" Preference shares, except as expressly provided in the special rights and restrictions which the directors may create, define or attach to any series of Class "A" Preference shares or Class "B" Preference shares.


SCHEDULE / ANNEXE C

None


SCHEDULE / ANNEXE D

Incorporated pursuant to the British Columbia Company Act on April 7, 1986


SCHEDULE / ANNEXE E

None



Industry Canada Industrie Canada

Certificate Certificat
of Continuance de prorogation
   
Canada Business Loi canadienne sur
Corporations Act les sociétés par actions

 

Sungold International Holdings Corp.   616981-3
     
Name of corporation-Dénomination de la société   Corporation number-Numéro de la société
     
     
     
I hereby certify that the above-named corporation was continued under section 187 of the Canada Business Corporations Act, as set out in the attached articles of continuance.   Je certifie que la société susmentionnée a été prorogée en vertu de l'article 187 de la Loi canadienne sur les sociétés par actions, tel qu'il est indiqué dans les clauses de prorogation ci-jointes.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
  December 12, 2003 / le 12 décembre 2003
     
Director - Directeur   Date of Continuance - Date de la prorogation


EX-1.8 4 exhibit1-8.htm BYLAW NO. 1 OF THE CORPORATION Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 1.8

BY-LAW NO. 1

                                   A by-law relating generally to the conduct of the business affairs of SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP. (the "Corporation").

                                   BE IT ENACTED, and it is hereby enacted, as a by-law of the Corporation as follows:

SECTION ONE

INTERPRETATION

1.01
Definitions
     
  (1)
In the by-laws:
       
   
(a)
"Act" means the Canada Business Corporations Act, as from time to time amended and every statute that may be substituted therefore and, in the case of such substitution, any references in the by-laws of the Corporation to provisions of the Act shall be read as references to the substituted provisions therefore in the new statute or statutes;
       
   
(b)
"appoint" includes "elect" and vice versa;
       
   
(c)
"articles" means the articles of incorporation, amalgamation or continuance of the Corporation as the case may be, as from time to time amended or restated;
       
   
(d)
"board" means the board of directors of the Corporation;
       
   
(e)
"by-laws" means this by-law and allotherby-laws ofthe Corporation from time to time in force and effect;
       
   
(f)
"Director" means the Director appointed pursuant to the Act;
       
   
(g)
"meeting of shareholders" includes an annual meeting of shareholders and a special meeting of shareholders;
       
   
(h)
"non-business day" means Saturday, Sunday and any other day that is a holiday as defined in the Interpretation Act (Canada);
       
   
(i)
"ordinary resolution" means a resolution passed by a majority of the votes cast by the shareholders who voted in respect of that resolution;


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    (j)
"recorded address" means in the case of a shareholder his address as recorded in the securities register; and in the case of joint shareholders the address appearing in the securities register in respect of such joint holding or the first address so appearing if there are more thanone; and in the case of a director, officer, auditor or member of a committee of the board, his latest address as recorded in the records of the Corporation;
       
    (k)
"Regulations" means the regulations enacted underthe Act as published or from time to time amended and every regulation that may be substituted therefor and, in the case of such substitution, any references in the by-laws of the Corporationto provisions ofthe Regulations shall be read as references to the substituted provisions therefor in the new regulations;
       
    (l)
"signing officer" means, in relation to any instrument, any person authorized, under this by-law or by a resolution passed pursuant thereto, to sign the same on behalf of the Corporation;
       
    (m)
"special meeting of shareholders" includes a meeting of any class or classes of shareholders and a special meeting of all shareholders entitled to vote at an annual meeting of shareholders;
       
    (n)
"special resolution" means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the votes cast by the shareholders who voted in respect of that resolution or signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote on that resolution;
       
    (o)
"unanimous shareholder agreement" means a writtenagreement among all the shareholders of the Corporation, or among all such shareholders and a person who is not a shareholder, that restricts, in whole or in part, the powers of the directors to manage the business and affairs of the Corporation, as from time to time amended;

          (2)          Except as aforesaid, words and expressions defined in the Act have the same meanings when used herein.

          (3)          Words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa; words importing gender include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders; and words importing persons include individuals, bodies corporate, partnerships, trusts and unincorporated organizations.


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SECTION TWO

BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

2.01                        Registered Office

                              The registered office of the Corporation shall be in such city in Canada and at such location therein as the board may from time to time determine.

2.02                        Financial Year

                              The financial year of the Corporation shall end on such date in each year as the directors may from time to time determine.

2.03                        Corporate Seal

          (1)          The Corporation may have one or more different corporate seals, which seals may be adopted or changed from time to time by the board, on which the name of the Corporation appears in one or more of the language forms set out in the articles.

          (2)          The board may provide for use in any other province, state or country an official seal which shall be a reproduction of the corporate seal of the Corporation, with the addition on its face of the name of the province, state or country where it is to be used.

          (3)          The board shall provide for the safe custody of the corporate seal of the Corporation which shall not be impressed on any instrument except when such impression is attested by the signatures of:

    (a)
the President, Secretary or Assistant Secretary, if any, for the purpose of certifying under the seal of the Corporation copies of extracts from the articles or by-laws, minutes of meetings or resolutions of the members of the board or committees of the board or any instrument executed or issued by the Corporation;
       
    (b)
such one or more directors or officers or other persons as are prescribed by resolution of the board and that a general resolution directing the use of the seal may at any time be passed by the board and shall apply to the use of the seal until countermanded by another resolution of the board of the Corporation;
       
    (c)
if there if only one director of the Corporation, the President or that director, alone;
       
    (d)
any two directors;


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provided that no instrument shall be invalid merely because the corporate seal is not affixed thereto.

2.04                        Execution of Instruments

             (1)              Instruments requiring the signatures of the Corporation may be signed by any two directors; if there is only one director of the Corporation, the President or that director, alone; the President, any Vice-President, or the Secretary; or such other person or persons as the board may from time to time appoint; and all other instruments so signed shall be binding upon the Corporation without any further authorization or formality. The board shall have power from time to time by resolution to appoint any officer or officers, or any person or persons, on behalf of the Corporation either to sign instruments generally or to sign specific instruments.

             (2)            The signature of any officer or director of the Corporation may, if authorized by the board, be printed, lithographed, engraved or otherwise reproduced upon any instrument or document to be signed, executed or issued by the Corporation or by any such officer or director; and any instrument on which the signature of any such person is so reproduced by authorization of the board shall be as valid to all intents and purposes as if it had been signed manually by such person, and notwithstanding that the person whose signature is so reproduced is deceased or has ceased to hold office at the date of the execution, delivery or issue of such document.

             (3)            The term "instrument" as used herein shall include deeds, mortgages, hypothecs, charges, conveyances, transfers and assignments of property, real or personal, agreements, releases and receipts and discharges for the payment of money or other obligations, certificates of the Corporation's shares, share warrants of the Corporation, bonds, debentures and other debt obligations of the Corporation, and all paper writings.

2.05                        Disposition, Exchange and Conversion of Securities

                               In particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing section, the President alone, or any two of a Vice-President, the Secretary, the Treasurer or a director, or any two directors shall have authority to sell, assign, transfer, exchange, convert or convey any and all shares, stocks, bonds, debentures, rights, warrants or other securities owned by or registered in the name of the Corporation and to sign and execute (under the seal of the Corporation or otherwise) all assignments, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney and other instruments that may be necessary for the purpose of selling, assigning, transferring, exchanging, converting or conveying any such shares, stocks, bonds, debentures, rights, warrants or other securities.

2.06                        Voting Rights in Other Bodies Corporate

             (1)            All of the shares or other securities carrying voting rights of any other body corporate held from time to time by the Corporation may be voted at any and all meetings of


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shareholders, bondholders, debenture holders or holders of other securities (as the case may be) of such other body corporate and in such manner and by such person or persons as the board of directors of the Corporation shall from time to time determine.

             (2)            The signing officers of the Corporation may execute and deliver proxies and arrange for the issuance of voting certificates or other evidence of the right to exercise the voting rights attaching to any securities held by the Corporation. Such instruments, certificates or other evidence shall be in favour of such person or persons as may be determined by the officers executing such proxies or arranging for the issuance of voting certificates or such other evidence of the right to exercise such voting rights. In addition, the board may from time to time direct the manner in which and the person or persons by whom any particular voting rights or class of voting rights may or shall be exercised.

2.07                        Banking Arrangements

                               The banking business of the Corporation including, without limitation, the borrowing of money and the giving of security therefor, shall be transacted with such banks, trust companies or other bodies corporate, persons or organizations as may from time to time be designated by or under the authority of the board. Such banking business or any part thereof shall be transacted under such agreements, instructions and delegations of powers as the board may from time to time prescribe or authorize.

2.08                        Creation and Consolidation of Divisions

                               The board may cause the business and operations of the Corporation or any part thereof to be divided or to be segregated into one or more divisions upon such basis, including without limitation, character or type of operation, geographical territory, product manufactured or service rendered, as the board may consider appropriate in each case. The board may also cause the business and operations of any such division to be further divided into sub-units and the business and operations of any such divisions or sub-units to be consolidated upon such basis as the board may consider appropriate in each case.

2.09                        Name of Division

                               Any division or its sub-units may be designated by such name as the board may from time to time determine and may transact business under such name, provided that the Corporation shall set out its name in legible characters in all contracts, invoices, negotiable instruments and orders for goods and services issued or made by or on behalf of the Corporation.

2.10                       Officers of Division

                               From time to time the board or, if authorized by the board, the chief executive officer, may appoint one or more officers for any division, prescribe their powers and duties and settle their terms of employment and remuneration. The board or, if authorized by the


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board, the chief executive officer, may remove at its or his pleasure any officer so appointed, without prejudice to such officer's rights under any employment contract. Officers of divisions or their sub-units shall not, as such, be officers of the Corporation.

SECTION THREE

BORROWING AND SECURITIES

3.01                        Borrowing Power

                               Subject to the provisions of any unanimous shareholders' agreement and of the articles, the board may from time to time at its discretion, borrow any sum or sums of money or incur indebtedness for the purposes of the Corporation and may raise or secure the payment of such indebtedness or the repayment of any such sum or sums in such manner and upon such terms and conditions in all respects as the board thinks fit, and in particular, and without limiting the borrowing powers of the Corporation as set forth in the Act, the board may from time to time:

    (a)
borrow money upon the credit of the Corporation;
       
    (b)
issue, reissue, sell or pledge bonds, debentures or debenture stock, any mortgage, notes or other evidences of indebtedness or obligation or guarantee of the Corporation, whether secured or unsecured;
       
    (c)
give a guarantee to secure the performance of any present or future indebtedness, liability or obligation of any person; and
       
    (d)
charge (whether specific or floating), mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any currently owned or subsequently acquired realor personal, movable or immovable property of the Corporation, including book debts, rights, powers, franchises and undertakings, to secure any such bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness or guarantee or any other present or future indebtedness or liability of the Corporation.

Nothing in this section limits or restricts the borrowing of money by the Corporation on bills of exchange or promissory notes made, drawn, accepted or endorsed by or on behalf of the Corporation.

3.02                        Assignment of Debentures and Bonds

                               Debentures, debenture stock, bonds or other securities may be made assignable free from any equities between the Corporation and the person to whom the same may be issued, and any other person who shall lawfully acquire the same by assignment, purchase or otherwise howsoever.


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3.03                        Issuance of Securities and Special Rights Thereon

                               Any debentures, debenture stock, bonds or other securities may be issued at a discount, premium or otherwise, and with special or other rights or privileges as to redemption, surrender, drawings, allotment of or conversion into shares, attending and voting at a general meeting of the Corporation, appointment of directors and otherwise as the board may determine at or prior to the time of issuance.

3.04                        Securities Register

                               The Corporation shall keep or cause to be kept in accordance with the Act a securities register in which it records the securities issued by it in registered form, and subject to the provisions of the Act may keep or cause to be kept one or more branch registers of the holders of its securities as the board may from time to time determine and the board may by resolution, regulation or otherwise make such provisions as it thinks fit respecting the keeping of branch registers.

3.05                        Execution of Securities

                               Every bond, debenture or other security of the Corporation shall be signed manually by at least one director or officer of the Corporation or by or on behalf of a trustee, registrar, branch registrar, transfer agent or branch transfer agent for the bond, debenture or other security appointed by the Corporation or under any instrument under which the bond, debenture or other security is issued and any additional signatures may be printed or otherwise mechanically reproduced and, in such event, a bond, debenture or other security so signed is as valid as if signed manually notwithstanding that any person whose signature is so printed or mechanically reproduced shall have ceased to hold the office that he is stated on such bond, debenture or other security to hold at the date of the issue thereof.

3.06                         Indemnity of Persons for Corporation's Securities

                               If the directors or any of them or any other persons shall become personally liable for the payment of any sum primarily due from the Corporation, the directors may execute or cause to be executed any mortgage, charge or security over or affecting the whole or any part of the assets of the Corporation by way of indemnity to secure the directors or persons so becoming liable as aforesaid from any loss in respect of such liability.

3.07                        Delegation

                               The Board may from time to time delegate to such one or more of the directors and officers of the Corporation as may be designated by the Board all or any of the powers conferred on the Board by this section or by the Act to such extent and in such manner as the Board shall determine at the time of each such delegation.


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SECTION FOUR

DIRECTORS

4.01                        Number of Directors

                               The Board shall consist ofsuchnumberor ofnotfewerthanthe minimum number and not more than the maximum number of directors as set out in the articles but if the Corporation's securities have been distributed to the public there shall be not less than three directors, at least two of whom are not officers or employees of the Corporation or its affiliates.

4.02                        Qualification

             (1)            No person shall be qualified for election as a director if he is less than18 years of age; if he is of unsound mind and has been so found by a court in Canada or elsewhere; if he is not an individual; or if he has the status of a bankrupt.

              (2)             A director need not be a shareholder of the Corporation.

4.03                        Election and Term

              (1)              The electionofdirectors shalltake place at the first meeting of shareholders and at each annual meeting of shareholders and all the directors then in office shall retire but, if qualified, shall be eligible for re-election.

              (2)              The number of directors to be elected at any such meeting shall, if a maximum and minimum number of directors is authorized, be the number of directors then in office unless the directors or the shareholders otherwise determine or shall, if a fixed number of directors is authorized, be such fixed number.

              (3)              The election shall be by resolution.

             (4)              If an election of directors is not held at the proper time, the incumbent directors shall continue in office until their successors are elected.

4.04                        Removal of Directors

                               Subject to the provisions of the Act, the shareholders may by resolution passed at a meeting specially called forsuchpurpose remove any director from office and the vacancy created by such removal may be filled at the same meeting failing which it may be filled by the directors. Any person appointed a director of the Corporation to fill the vacancy created upon the removal of a director shall hold office only for the remaining part of the term of directorship of the director in whose place he is appointed would have held the office if he had not been removed.


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4.05                        Vacation of Office

                               The directorship of a director shall cease when:

    (a)
he dies;
       
    (b)
he is removed from office by the shareholders;
       
    (c)
he ceases to be qualified for election as a director; or
       
    (d)
his written resignation is sent or delivered to the Corporation, or,ifa time is specified in such resignation, at the time so specified, whichever is later.

4.06                        Vacancies

                               Subject to the Act, a quorum of the board may fill a vacancy in the board, except a vacancy resulting from an increase in the minimum number of directors or from a failure of the shareholders to elect the minimum number of directors. In the absence of a quorum of the board, or if the vacancy has arisen from a failure of the shareholders to elect the minimum number of directors, the board shall forthwith call a special meeting of shareholders to fill the vacancy. If the board fails to call such meeting or if there are no directors then in office, any shareholder may call the meeting.

4.07                        Action by the Board

             (1)            Subject to the Act and any unanimous shareholder agreement, the board shall manage the business and affairs of the Corporation and may exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as the Corporation may exercise and do and which are not by the Act or any unanimous shareholder agreement or otherwise lawfully directed or required to be exercised or done by the Corporation in general meeting, but subject nevertheless, to the provisions of all laws affecting the Corporation and of the articles, these by-laws, any unanimous shareholder agreement and to any by-laws made from time to time; but no by-laws made by the Corporation or any unanimous shareholder agreement shall invalidate any prior act of the board that would have been valid if such by-law had not been passed or such agreement not made.

             (2)            The powers of the board may be exercised by a meeting at which the quorum is present or by resolution in writing signed by all the directors entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the board.

             (3)            Where there is a vacancy in the board, the remaining directors may exercise all the powers of the board so long as a quorum remains in office. If and so long as the number of directors holding office is reduced below the number fixed by or pursuant to these by-laws as the quorum of directors, the continuing director or directors may act for the purpose of


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increasing the number of directors to that number or of summoning a general meeting of the Corporation, but for no other purpose. Where the Corporation has only one director, that director may constitute a meeting.

4.08                        Quorum and Canadian Majority at Meetings

             (1)            The quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board may be fixed by the Board from time to time and unless so fixed, shall be a majority of the directors then in office. Any alternate director shall be counted in a quorum at a meeting of which his appointer is absent.

             (2)            Except as permitted by Section 114(3) of the Act, the board shall not transact business at a meeting, other than filling a vacancy in the board, unless a majority of the directors present are resident Canadians, except where:

    (a)
a resident Canadian director who is unable to be present approved in writing or by telephone or other communications facilities the business transacted at the meeting; and
       
    (b)
a majority of resident Canadians would have been present had that director been present at the meeting.

4.09                        Meeting by Telephone

                               If all the directors of the Corporation consent, a director may participate in a meeting of the board or of a committee of the board by means of such telephone or other communications facilities as permit all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other, and a director participating in such a meeting by such means is deemed to be present at the meeting and shall be counted in the quorum therefor and shall be entitled to speak and vote thereat. Any such consent shall be effective whether given before or after the meeting to which it relates and may be given with respect to all meetings of the board and of committees of the board.

4.10                       Place of Meetings

                               Meetings of the board may be held at any place in or outside Canada.

4.11                       Calling of Meetings

                               Meetings of the board shall be held from time to time at such time and at such place as the board, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any two directors may determine, and the board may adjourn meetings and otherwise regulate its meetings and proceedings as it sees fit.


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4.12                       Notice of Meeting

             (1)            Notice of the time and place of each meeting of the board shall be given to each director not less than 48 hours before the time when the meeting is to be held.

             (2)            Notice may be given orally, personally or by telephone, or in writing personally or by delivery through the post or by telecopier, or any other means of communication in common usage. When written notice of a meeting is given to a director, it shall be addressed to him at his registered address.

             (3)            Where the board has established a fixed time and place for the holding of its meetings, no notice of meetings to be held at such fixed time and place need be given to any director.

             (4)            A notice of a meeting of directors need not specify the purpose of or the business to be transacted at the meeting except where the Act requires such purpose or business to be specified, including, if required by the Act, any proposal to:

    (a)
submit to the shareholders any question or matter requiring approval of the shareholders;
       
    (b)
fill a vacancy among the directors or in the office of auditor;
       
    (c)
issue securities;
       
    (d)
declare dividends;
       
    (e)
purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire shares issued by the Corporation;
       
    (f)
pay a commission for the sale of shares;
       
    (g)
approve a management proxy circular;
       
    (h)
approve a take-over bid circular or directors' circular,
       
    (i)
approve any annual financial statements; or
       
    (j)
adopt, amend or repeal by-laws.

             (5)            A director entitled to notice of any directors' meetings may in any manner waive or reduce the period of notice of or otherwise consent to a meeting of the board, and may give such waiver before, during or after the meeting.


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             (6)            Any director of the Corporation who may be absent temporarily from the province in which the registered office of the Corporation is maintained may file at the registered office of the Corporation a waiver of notice, which may be by letter, telegram, telex or cable, of meetings of the board or any committees thereof and may, at any time, withdraw the waiver and until the waiver is withdrawn, no notice of meetings shall be sent to that director; and any and all meetings of the board or any committee thereof, notice of which has not been given to that director, shall, provided a quorum of the directors is present, be valid and effective.

4.13                       First Meeting of New Board

                               Provided a quorum of directors is present, each newly elected board may without notice hold its first meeting immediately following the meeting of shareholders at which such board is elected.

4.14                       Adjourned Meeting

                               Notice of an adjourned meeting of the board is not required if the time and place of the adjourned meeting is announced at the original meeting.

4.15                       Regular Meetings

                               The board may appoint a day or days in any month or months for regular meetings of the board at a place and hour to be named. A copy of any resolution of the board fixing the place and time of such regular meetings shall be sent to each director forthwith after being passed, but no other notice shall be required for any such regular meeting except where the Act requires the purpose thereof or the business to be transacted thereat to be specified.

4.16                       Chairman

                               The chairman of any meeting of the board shall be the first mentioned of such of the following officers as have been appointed and who is a director and is present at the meeting: Chairman of the Board, President or a Vice-President. If no such officer is present within 15 minutes after the time appointed for holding the meeting, the directors present shall choose one of their number to be chairman of the meeting.

4.17                       Votes to Govern

                               At all meetings of the board every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question. In case of an equality of votes the chairman of the meeting shall not be entitled to a second or casting vote.


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4.18                       Conflict of Interest

             (1)            A director or officer who is a party to, or who is a director or officer of or has a material interest in any person who is a party to, a material contract or proposed material contract with the Corporation shall disclose the nature and extent of his interest at the time and in the manner provided by the Act. Any such contract or proposed contract shall be referred to the board or shareholders for approval even if such contract is one that in the ordinary course of the Corporation's business would not require approval by the board or shareholders, and a director interested in a contract so referred to the board shall not vote on any resolution considered by the board to approve the same except as provided by the Act.

             (2)            An interested director is to be counted in a quorum at a meeting of directors or committee of directors notwithstanding his interest.

             (3)            A director of the Corporation may be or become a director or other officer of, or otherwise interested in, any company promoted by the Corporation or in which the Corporation may be interested, as a member or otherwise, and subject to the provisions of the Act and these by-laws, no such director shall be accountable to the Corporation for any remuneration or other benefit received by him as a director or officer of, or from his interest in, such other company unless the Corporation otherwise directs.

             (4)            A director may hold any other office or place of profit in the Corporation in conjunction with his office of director (other than auditor) for such period and on such terms, as to remuneration and otherwise, as the board may determine and no director or intending director shall be disqualified by his office from contracting with the Corporation either with regard to his tenure of any such other office or place of profit or as vendor, purchaser or arrangement entered into by or on behalf of the Corporation in which otherwise, nor shall any such contract, or any contract or any director is in any way interested, be liable to be avoided, nor shall any director so contracting or being so interested be liable to account to the Corporation for any profit realized by any such contract or arrangement by reason of such director holding that office or of the fiduciary relation thereby established, subject at all times to the provisions of the Act.

             (5)            Any director may act by himself or his firm in a professional capacity for the Corporation, and he or his firm shall be entitled to remuneration for professional services as if he were not a director.

4.19                       Remuneration and Expenses

             (1)            Subject to the articles or any unanimous shareholder agreement, the directors shall be paid such remuneration for their services as the board may from time to time determine. The directors shall also be entitled to be reimbursed for travelling and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending meetings of the board, any committee thereof or of the shareholders of the Corporation or otherwise in respect of the performance by them of their duties as the board may from time to time determine.


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             (2)            The directors on behalf of the Corporation may pay a gratuity or pension or allowance on retirement to any director who has held any other salaried office or place of profit with the Corporation or to his widow or dependents and may make contributions to any fund and pay premiums for the purchase or provision of any such gratuity, pension or allowance, subject at all times to the provisions of the Act.

4.20                       Alternate Directors

             (1)            A director (the "appointor") may appoint as his alternate any person who is not disqualified to be a director, and an alternate need not hold any shares of the Corporation.

             (2)            An appointment of an alternate shall not be effective until an instrument in writing declaring the appointment and signed by the appointor is delivered to the registered office of the Corporation.

             (3)            An appointor may revoke an appointment of his alternate by notice in writing, by cable, telegram or other writing, delivered to the Corporation.

             (4)            The appointment of an alternate terminates if his appointor ceases to be a director or if the alternate director sustains any of the disabilities referred to in the Act.

             (5)            The Corporation is not obligated to remunerate any alternate or to reimburse an alternate for any expense incurred in carrying out his function.

             (6)            An alternate shall be entitled to notice of meetings of the board or any committee of which the appointor is a member, and in the absence from any meeting of the appointor, to attend, speak, act and vote thereat as a director, and may sign or concur in resolutions.

             (7)            A director or other person may act as alternate for more than one director and at any meeting of the board or any committee of which the appointor is a member, shall be counted as one director in determining the quorum and be entitled to cast one vote for each director for whom he is the alternate, in addition to being counted and voting as a director in his own right.

4.21                       Attorney of Corporation

                               The directors may from time to time and at any time by power of attorney appoint any company, firm or person or body of persons, whether nominated directly or indirectly by the directors, to be the attorney or attorneys of the Corporation for such purposes and with such powers, authorities and discretions, not exceeding those vested in or exercisable by the directors under these Articles, and for such period and subject to such conditions as they may think fit, and any such powers of attorney may contain such provisions for the protection and convenience of persons dealing with any such attorney as the directors may think fit and may also authorize any such attorney to delegate all or any of the powers, authorities and discretions vested in him.


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4.22                       No Irregularity

                               All acts done by the board, or a committee of the board, or by any person acting as a director or officer of the Corporation shall notwithstanding that it is afterwards discovered that there was some irregularity in his election or appointment, or a defect in his qualification, be as valid as if every such person were qualified and had been duly appointed.

4.23                       Resolutions

             (1)            No resolution proposed at a meeting of the board or at a meeting of a committee of the board need be seconded and the chairman of any meeting shall be entitled to move or propose a resolution.

             (2)            A resolution in writing, signed by each director or his alternate, or if there is only one director, by that one director, shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the board or any committee thereof duly convened and held.

             (3)            A resolution in writing may be in one or more counterparts each of which may be signed by one or more directors or alternates, and which together shall be deemed to constitute a resolution in writing.

4.24                       Committee of Directors

             (1)            The board may appoint a committee of directors, however designated, and delegate to such committee any of the powers of the board except those which pertain to items which, under the Act, a committee of directors has no authority to exercise. A majority of the members of such committee shall be resident Canadians except where permitted by Section 115(2) of the Act.

             (2)            The powers of a committee of directors may be exercised by a meeting at which a quorum is present or by resolution in writing signed by all members of such committee who would have been entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of the committee. Meetings of such committee may be held in any manner provided in this by-law for meeting of the board and may be held at any place in or outside of Canada.

             (3)            The board may from time to time appoint such other committees as it may deem advisable, but the functions of any such other committees shall be advisory only.

             (4)            Unless otherwise determined by the board, each committee shall have power to fix its quorum at not less than a majority of its members, to elect its chairman and to regulate its procedure.


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4.25                       Audit Committee

                               If the Corporation's securities have been distributed to the public the board shall elect an audit committee annually from among its members to be composed of not fewer than three directors of whom a majority shall not be officers or employees of the Corporation or its affiliates. The audit committee shall have the powers and duties provided in the Act.

SECTION FIVE

SUBMISSION OF CONTRACTS
OR TRANSACTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR APPROVAL

5.01                        The board in its discretion may submit any contract, act or transaction for approval or ratification at any annual meeting of the shareholders or at any special meeting of the shareholders called for the purpose of considering the same and, subject to the Act, any such contract, act or transaction that shall be approved or ratified or confirmed by a resolution passed by a majority of the votes cast at any such meeting (unless any different or additional requirement is imposed by the Act or by the articles or any other by-law) shall be as valid and as binding upon the Corporation and upon all the shareholders as though it had been approved, ratified or confirmed by every shareholder of the Corporation.

SECTION SIX

OFFICERS

6.01                        Appointment

                               Subject to any unanimous shareholder agreement, the board may from time to time appoint a President, one or more Vice-Presidents (to which title may be added words indicating seniority or function) a Secretary, a Treasurer and such other officers as the board may determine, including one or more assistants to any of the officers so appointed. The board may specify the duties of and, in accordance with this by-law and subject to the provisions of the Act, delegate to such officers powers to manage the business and affairs of the Corporation. Other than the Chairman of the Board, an officer may but need not be a director and one person may hold more than one office.

6.02                        Chairman of the Board

                               The board may from time to time also appoint a Chairman of the Board who shall be a director. If appointed the board may assign to him any of the powers and duties that are by any provisions of this by-law assigned to the Managing Director or to the President, and he shall, subject to the provisions of the Act, have such other powers and duties as the board may specify. During the absence or disability of the Chairman of the Board, his duties shall be performed and his powers exercised by the President.


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6.03                        President

                               The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer and, subject to the authority of the board, shall have general supervision of the business of the Corporation and such other powers and duties as the board may specify.

6.04                        Vice-President

                               A Vice-President shall have such powers and duties as the board or the Chief Executive Officer may specify.

6.05                        Secretary

                               The Secretary shall attend and be the secretary of all meetings of the board, shareholders and committees of the board and shall enter or cause to be entered in records kept for that purpose minutes of all proceedings thereat; he shall give or cause to be given as and when instructed all notices to shareholders, directors, officers, auditors and members of committees of the board; he shall be the custodian of the stamp or mechanical device generally used for affixing the corporate seal of the Corporation and of all books, papers, records, documents and instruments belonging to the Corporation, except when some other office or agent has been appointed for that purpose, and he shall have such other powers and duties as the board or the Chief Executive Officer may specify.

6.06                        Treasurer

                               The Treasurer shall keep proper accounting records in compliance with the Act and shall be responsible for the deposit of money, the safekeeping of securities and the disbursement of the funds of the Corporation; he shall render to the board whenever required an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial position of the Corporation; and he shall have such other powers and duties as the board or the Chief Executive Officer may specify.

6.07                        Powers and Duties of Other Officers

                               The powers and duties of all other officers shall be such as the terms of their engagement call for or as the board or the chief executive officer may specify. Any of the powers and duties of an officer to whom an assistant has been appointed may be exercised and performed by such assistant, unless the board or the chief executive officer otherwise directs.

6.08                        Variation of Powers and Duties

                               The board may from time to time and subject to the provisions of the Act, vary, add to or limit the powers and duties of any officer.


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6.09                        Term of Office

                               The board, in its discretion, may remove any officer of the Corporation, without prejudice to such officer's rights under any employment contract. Otherwise each officer appointed by the board shall hold office until his successor is appointed, or until his earlier resignation.

6.10                       Terms of Employment and Remuneration

                               The terms of employment and the remuneration of an officer appointed by the board shall be settled by it from time to time.

6.11                       Conflict of Interest

                               An officer shall disclose his interest in any material contract or proposed material contract with the Corporation in accordance with the provisions of this by-law.

6.12                       Agents and Attorneys

                               The board shall have power from time to time to appoint agents or attorneys for the Corporation in or outside Canada with such powers of management or otherwise (including the powers to subdelegate) as may be thought fit.

6.13                       Fidelity Bonds

                               The board may require such officers, employees and agents of the Corporation as the board deems advisable to furnish bonds for the faithful discharge of their powers and duties, in such form and with such surety as the board may from time to time determine.

SECTION SEVEN

PROTECTION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND OTHERS

7.01                        Limitation of Liability

                               Every director and officer of the Corporation in exercising his powers and discharging his duties shall act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Corporation and exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. Subject to the foregoing, no director or officer shall be liable for the acts, receipts, neglects or defaults of any other director or officer or employee, or for joining in any receipt or other act for conformity, or for any loss, damage or expense happening to the Corporation through the insufficiency or deficiency of title to any property acquired for or on behalf of the Corporation, or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any security in or upon which any of the monies of the Corporation shall be placed out or invested, or for any loss or damage arising from the bankruptcy, insolvency or tortious act of


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any person with whom any of the money, securities, or effects of the Corporation shall be deposited, or for any loss conversion, misapplication, misappropriation of or any damage resulting from any dealings with any money, securities or assets belonging to the Corporation occasioned by any error of judgment or oversight on his part, or for any other loss, execution of the duties of his office or trust or in relation thereto; provided that nothing herein shall relieve any director or officer from the duty to act in accordance with the Act and the regulations thereunder or from liability for any breach thereof.

7.02                        Indemnity of Directors and Officers

                               Subject to the limitations contained in the Act, the Corporation shall indemnify a director or officer, a former director or officer, or a person who acts or acted at the Corporation's request as a director or officer of a body corporate of which the Corporation is or was a shareholder or creditor, and his heirs and legal representatives against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by him in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which he is made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of the Corporation or such body corporate, if:

    (a)
he acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests ofthe Corporation; and
       
    (b)
in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, he hadreasonable groundsforbelieving that his conduct was lawful.

                               The Corporation shall also indemnify such person in such other circumstances as the Act permits or requires.

7.04                        Indemnity of Employees and Agents

                               The Corporation shall indemnify any person other than a director or officer in respect of any loss, damage, cost or expense whatsoever incurred by him while acting as an employee or agent for the Corporation unless such loss, damage, cost or expense shall arise out of failure to comply with instructions, wilful act or default or fraud by such person in any of which events the Corporation shall only indemnify such person if the board, in its absolute discretion, so decides or the Corporation by ordinary resolution so directs.

7.05                        Indemnity of Secretary

                               In addition to the foregoing, the Corporation shall indemnify the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation (if he shall not be a full time employee of the Corporation and notwithstanding that he is also a director) and his respective heirs and legal representatives against all costs, charges and expenses whatsoever incurred by him or them and arising out of the functions assigned to the Secretary by the Act or this by-law, shall, on


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being appointed, be deemed to have contracted with the Corporation on the terms of the foregoing indemnity.

7.06                        Indemnity not Exclusive

             (1)            The indemnification provided by this by-law shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any valid and lawful agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall enure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such person.

             (2)            The indemnification provided by this by-law shall not be exclusive of any powers, rights, agreement or undertakings which may be legally permissible or authorized by or under any applicable law.

             (3)            Notwithstanding any other provisions set forth in this by-law, the indemnification authorized by these by-laws shall be applicable only to the extent that any such indemnification shall not duplicate indemnity or reimbursement which that person has received or shall receive otherwise than pursuant to this by-law.

7.07                        Other Indemnities

                               The board is authorized from time to time to cause the Corporation to give indemnities to any director, officer, employee, agent or other person who has undertaken or is about to undertake any liability on behalf of the Corporation or any corporation controlled by it.

7.08                        Reliance Upon Experts

                               Directors may rely upon financial statements represented by an officer of the Corporation in a written report of the auditor of the Corporation fairly to reflect the financial condition of the Corporation; and may rely upon a report of a lawyer, accountant, engineer, geologist, appraiser or other person whose profession lends credibility to a statement made by him. A director shall not be responsible or held liable for any loss or damage resulting from acting in good faith upon any such statement or report.

SECTION EIGHT

SHARES

8.01                        Allotment and Issuance

             (1)            Subject to the articles and any unanimous shareholders' agreement, the board may from time to time allot or grant options, warrants or rights to purchase the whole or any


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part of the authorized and unissued shares of the Corporation at such times and to such persons and for such consideration as the board shall determine but:

    (a)
no share shall be issued until it is fully paid as provided by the Act; and
       
    (b)
  
if the articles so provide, no shares of a class shall be issued unless the shares have first been offered to the shareholders holding shares of that class, and those shareholders have a preemptive right to acquire the offered shares in proportion to their holdings of the shares of that class, at such price and on such terms as those shares are to be offered to others.

             (2)            Shareholders shall not have any preemptive right in respect of shares to be issued:

    (a)
for a consideration other than money;
       
    (b)
as a share dividend; or
       
    (c)
pursuant to the exercise of conversion privileges, options or rights previously granted by the Corporation.

8.02                        Commission

                               The board may from time to time authorize the Corporation to pay a commission to any person in consideration of his purchasing or agreeing to purchase shares of the Corporation, whether from the Corporation or from any other person, or procuring or agreeing to procure purchasers for any such shares.

8.03                        Registration of Transfers

                               Subject to the provisions of the Act, no transfer of shares shall be registered in a securities register except upon presentation of the certificate representing such shares with an endorsement, which complies with the Act, made thereon or delivered therewith duly executed by an appropriate person as provided by the Act, together with such reasonable assurance that the endorsement is genuine and effective as the board may from time to time prescribe, upon payment of all applicable taxes and any fees prescribed by the board, upon compliance with such restrictions on transfer as are authorized by the articles and upon satisfaction of any lien referred to in this section.

8.04                        Transfer Agents and Registrars

                               The board may from time to time appoint one or more agents to maintain, in respect of each class of securities of the Corporation issued by it in registered form, a central securities register and one or more branch securities registers. Such a person may be


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designated as transfer agent or registrar according to his functions and one person may be designated both registrar and transfer agent. The board may at any time terminate such appointment.

8.05                        Lien for Indebtedness

                               If the articles provide that the Corporation shall have a lien on shares registered in the name of a shareholder indebted to the Corporation, such lien may be enforced, subject to any other provision of the articles and to any unanimous shareholder agreement, by the sale of the shares thereby affected or by any other action, suit, remedy or proceeding authorized or permitted by law or by equity and, pending such enforcement, the Corporation may refuse to register a transfer of the whole or any part of such shares.

8.06                        Non-Recognition of Trusts

                               Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Corporation may treat as absolute owner of any share the person in whose name the share is registered in the securities register as if that person had full legal capacity and authority to exercise all rights of ownership, irrespective of any indication to the contrary through knowledge or notice or description in the Corporation's records or on the share certificate.

8.07                        Share Certificate

                               Each holder of one or more shares of the Corporation shall be entitled, at his option to a share certificate, or to a non-transferable written acknowledgement of his right to obtain a share certificate, stating the number and class or series of shares held by him as shown on the securities register. Share certificates and acknowledgments of a shareholder's right to a share certificate, respectively, shall be in such form as the board shall from time to time approve. Any share certificate shall be signed in accordance with the provisions of this by-law and need not be under the corporate seal but, unless the board otherwise determines, certificates representing shares in respect of which a transfer agent or registrar has been appointed shall not be valid unless countersigned by or on behalf of such transfer agent or registrar. The signature of one of the signing officers or, in the case of share certificates which are not valid unless countersigned by or on behalf of a transfer agent or registrar, the signatures of both signing officers, may be printed or mechanically reproduced in facsimile upon share certificates. Every such facsimile signature shall for all purposes be deemed to be the signature of the officer whose signature it reproduces and shall be binding upon the Corporation. A share certificate executed as aforesaid shall be valid notwithstanding that one or both of the officers whose facsimile signature appears thereon no longer holds office at the date of issue of the certificate.

8.08                        Replacement of Share Certificates

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certificate that has been mutilated or in substitution for a share certificate claimed to have been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken on such terms as to indemnity and reimbursement of expenses and evidence of loss and of title as the board may from time to time prescribe, whether generally or in any particular case.

8.09                        Joint Shareholders

                               If two or more persons are registered as joint holders of any share, the Corporation shall not be bound to issue more than one certificate in respect thereof, and delivery of such certificate to one of such persons shall be sufficient delivery to all of them. Joint holders shall be required to provide one address only which may be the recorded address of all such joint holders. Any one of such persons may give effectual receipts for the certificate issued in respect thereof or for any dividend, bonus, return of capital or other money payable or warrant issuable in respect of such share.

8.10                       Deceased Shareholders

                               In the event of the death of a holder, or of one of the joint holders, of any share, the Corporation shall not be required to make any entry in the securities register in respect thereof or to make payment of any dividends thereon except upon production of all such documents as may be required by law and upon compliance with the reasonable requirements of the Corporation and its transfer agents.

SECTION NINE

DIVIDENDS AND RIGHTS

9.01                        Dividends

             (1)            Subject to the provisions of the Act, the board may from time to time declare dividends payable to the shareholders according to their respective rights and interest in the Corporation, and to fix the date of record therefor and the time for payment thereof.

             (2)            Dividends may be paid in money or property or by issuing fully paid shares of the Corporation. A resolution declaring a dividend may direct payment of the dividend wholly or partly by the distribution of specific assets or if paid-up shares, bonds, debentures or debenture stock of the Corporation, or in any one or more of such ways, and where any difficulty arises in regard to the distribution, the board may settle the same as it thinks expedient, and in particular may fix the value for distribution of specific assets, and may determine that cash payments shall be made to a shareholder upon the footing of the value so fixed or in lieu of fractional shares, bonds, debentures or debenture stock, in order to adjust the rights of all parties, and may vest any such specific assets in trustees upon such trusts, for the person entitled as may seem expedient to the board.


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             (3)             Dividends may be declared to be payable out of the retained earnings, profits or other income of the Corporation in respect of any period or out of any surplus of the Corporation whether created on the issuance or exchange or conversion of shares or securities of the Corporation, or as otherwise permitted by law. The Corporation may retain any dividend or other monies payable on or in respect ofa share on which the Corporation has a lien, and may apply the same in or towards satisfaction of the debts, liabilities or engagements in respect of which the lien exists.

              (4)             If shares of the Corporation are issued in payment of a dividend, the value of the dividend stated as an amount in money shall be added to the stated capital account maintained or to be maintained for the shares of the class or series issued in payment of the dividend.

             (5)             No dividend shall bear interest against the Corporation.

              (6)             Should any dividend result inany shareholder being entitled to a fractional part of a share of the Corporation, the board shall have the right to pay such shareholder in lieu of that fractional share, the cash equivalent thereof, calculated on the stated capital thereof, and shall have the further right and complete discretion to carry out such distribution and to adjust the rights of the shareholders with respect thereto on as practical and equitable a basis as possible including the right to arrange through a fiscal agent or otherwise for the sale, consolidation or other disposition of those fractional shares on behalf of those shareholders of the Corporation.

             (7)             If any share is issued on terms providing that it shall rank for dividends as and from a particular date, such share shall rank for dividend accordingly.

              (8)             The board may deduct from any dividend payable to any shareholders, all sums of money, if any, then payable by such shareholder to the Corporation.

9.02                        Dividend Cheques

                               A dividend payable in cash shall be paid by cheque drawn on the Corporation's bankers or one of them to the order of each registered holder of shares of the class or series in respect of which it has been declared and mailed by prepaid ordinary mail to such registered holder at his recorded address, unless such holder otherwise directs. In the case of joint holders the cheque shall, unless such joint holders otherwise direct, be payable to the order of all of such joint holders and mailed to them at their recorded address. The mailing of such cheque as aforesaid, unless the same is not paid on due presentation, shall satisfy and discharge the liability for the dividend to the extent of the sum represented thereby plus the amount of any tax which the Corporation is required to and does withhold in respect of such dividend.


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9.03                        Non-Receipt of Cheques

                               In the event of non-receipt of any dividend cheque by the person to whom it is sent as aforesaid, the Corporation shall issue to such person a replacement cheque for a like amount on such terms as to indemnity, reimbursement of expenses and evidence of non-receipt and of title as the board may from time to time prescribe, whether generally or in any particular case.

9.04                        Record Date for Dividends and Rights

                               The board may fix in advance a date, preceding by not more than 50 days the date for the payment of any dividend or the date for the issue of any warrant or other evidence of the right to subscribe for securities of the Corporation, as a record date for the determination of the persons entitled to receive payment of such dividend or to exercise the right to subscribe for such securities, and notice of any such record date shall be given not less than 10 days before such record date in the manner provided by the Act. If no record date is so fixed, the record date for the determination of the persons entitled to receive payment of any dividend or to exercise the right to subscribe for securities of the Corporation shall be at the close of business on the day on which the resolution relating to such dividend or right to subscribe is passed by the board.

9.05                        Unclaimed Dividends

                               Any dividend unclaimed after a period of six years from the date on which the same has been declared to be payable shall be forfeited and shall revert to the Corporation.

SECTION TEN

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

10.01                       Annual Meetings

                               The annual meeting of shareholders shall be held at such time in each year and at such place as the board, the Chairman of the Board or the President may, subject to this section, determine, for the purpose of considering the financial statements and reports required by the Act to be placed before the annual meeting, electing directors, appointing an auditor and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

10.02                       Special Meetings

                               The board, the Chairman of the Board, or the President shall have power to call a special meeting of shareholders at any time.


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10.03                       Place of Meetings

                               Meetings of shareholders shall be held at the registered office of the Corporation or elsewhere in the municipality in which the registered office is situate or, if the board shall so determine, at some other place in Canada or, if all the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting so agree, at some place outside Canada.

10.04                       Notice of Meetings

                               Notice of the time and place of each meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than 21 nor more than 50 days before the date of the meeting to each director, to the auditor and to each shareholder who at the close of business on the record date for notice is entered in the securities register as the holder of one or more shares carrying the right to vote at the meeting. Notice of a meeting of shareholders called for any purpose other than consideration of the financial statements and auditor's report, election of directors and reappointment of the incumbent auditor shall state the nature of such business in sufficient detail to permit the shareholder to form a reasoned judgment thereon and shall state the text of any special resolution to be submitted to the meeting. A shareholder and any other person entitled to attend a meeting of shareholders may in any manner waive notice of or otherwise consent to a meeting of shareholders.

10.05                       List of Shareholders Entitled to Notice

                               For every meeting of shareholders, the Corporation shall prepare a list of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the number of shares held by each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting. If a record date for the meeting is fixed, the shareholders listed shall be those registered at the close of business on such record date. If a record date is not fixed, the shareholders listed shall be those registered at the close of business on the day immediately preceding the day on which notice of the meeting is given, or where no such notice is given, the day on which the meeting is held. The list shall be available for examination by any shareholder during usual business hours at the registered office of the Corporation or at the place where the central securities register is maintained and at the meeting for which the list was prepared. Where a separate list of shareholders has not been prepared, the names of persons appearing in the securities register at the requisite time as the holder of one or more shares carrying the right to vote at the meeting shall be deemed to be a list of shareholders.

10.06                       Record Date for Notice

                               The board may fix in advance a date, preceding the date of any meeting of shareholders by not more than 50 days and not less than 21 days, as a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of the meeting, and notice of any such record date shall be given not less than seven days before the record date, by newspaper advertisement in the manner provided in the Act. If no record date is so fixed, the record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of the meeting shall be at the close


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of business on the day immediately preceding the day on which the notice is given or, if no notice is given, the day on which the meeting is held.

10.07                       Meetings Without Notice

             (1)             A meeting of shareholders may be held without notice at any time and place permitted by the Act if:

    (a)
  
all the shareholders entitled to vote thereat are present in person or represented by proxy or if those not present or represented by proxy waive notice of or otherwise consent to such meeting being held, and
       
    (b)
the auditors and the directors are present or waive notice of or otherwise consent to such meeting being held,

so long as such shareholders, auditors or directors present are not attending for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called.

             (2)             At a meeting held without notice any business may be transacted which the Corporation at the meeting of shareholders may transact. If the meeting is held at a place outside Canada, shareholders not present or represented by proxy, but who have waived notice of or otherwise consented to such meeting, shall also be deemed to have consented to the meeting being held at such place.

10.08                       Chairman, Secretary and Scrutineers

                               The chairman of any meeting of shareholders shall be the first mentioned of such of the following officers as have been appointed and who is present at the meeting: Chairman of the Board, President or a Vice-President. If no such officer is present within 15 minutes from the time fixed for holding the meeting, the persons present and entitled to vote shall choose one of their number to be chairman. If the Secretary of the Corporation is absent, the Chairman shall appoint some person, who need not be a shareholder, to act as Secretary of the meeting. If desired, one or more scrutineers, who need not be shareholders, may be appointed by a resolution or by the Chairman with the consent of the meeting.

10.09                       Persons Entitled to be Present

                               The only persons entitled to be present at a meeting of shareholders shall be those entitled to vote thereat, the directors and auditor of the Corporation and others who, although not entitled to vote are entitled or required under any provision of the Act or the articles or by-laws to be present at the meeting. Any other person may be admitted only on the invitation of the chairman of the meeting or with the consent of the meeting.


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10.10                      Quorum

                               A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of shareholders shall be one member present in person or by proxy holding not less than one-third of the issued and outstanding voting shares of the Corporation. If a quorum is present at the opening of any meeting of shareholders, the shareholders present or represented by proxy may proceed with the business of the meeting. If a quorum is not present at the opening of any meeting of shareholders, the meeting will be adjourned to the same time of the adjourned meeting on the day seven days following the date of the meeting at which meeting the quorum for the transaction of business shall be reduced to one member present in person or by proxy holding at least one voting share.

10.11                      Right to Vote

                               Subject to the provisions of the Act as to authorized representatives of any other body corporate or association, at any meeting of shareholders for which the Corporation has prepared the list of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the meeting, every person who is named in such list shall be entitled to vote the shares shown opposite his name except to the extent that, where the Corporation has fixed a record date in respect of such meeting, such person has transferred any of his shares after such record date and the transferee, having produced properly endorsed certificates evidencing such shares or having otherwise established that he owns such shares, has demanded not later than 10 days before the meeting that his name be included in such list. In any such case the transferee shall be entitled to vote the transferred shares of the meeting. At any meeting of shareholders for which the Corporation has not prepared the list of shareholders entitled to notice, every person shall be entitled to vote at the meeting who at the time is entered in the securities register as the holder of one or more shares carrying the right to vote at such meeting.

10.12                      Proxies

             (1)             Every shareholder is entitled to vote at a meeting of shareholders may appoint a proxyholder, or one or more alternate proxyholders, who need not be shareholders, to attend and act at the meeting in the manner and to the extent authorized and with the authority conferred by the proxy. A proxy shall be in writing executed by the shareholder or his attorney and shall conform with the requirements of the Act. A proxy signed by or on behalf of a corporation need not be under seal.

             (2)             If the shareholder is a body corporate or association it may authorize by resolution of its directors or governing body an individual to represent it at a meeting of shareholders and that individual may exercise on the shareholder's behalf all the powers it could exercise if it were an individual shareholder. The authority of such an individual shall be established by the deposit with the Corporation of a certified copy of the resolution, or in such other manner as may be satisfactory to the secretary of the Corporation or the chairman of the meeting. Any such proxyholder or representative need not be a shareholder. The proxy shall be signed on behalf of the corporation by its duly authorized officer or officers.


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10.13                      Time for Deposit of Proxies

                               The board may specify in a notice calling a meeting of shareholders a time, preceding the time of such meeting by not more than 48 hours exclusive of non-business days, before which time proxies to be used at such meeting must be deposited. A proxy shall be acted upon only if, prior to the time so specified, it shall have been deposited with the Corporation or an agent thereof specified in such notice or, if no such time is specified in such notice, unless it has been received by the Secretary of the Corporation or by the chairman of the meeting or any adjournment thereof prior to the time of voting.

10.14                      Joint Shareholders

                               If two or more persons hold shares jointly, any one of them present in person or represented by proxy at a meeting of shareholders may, in the absence of the other or others, vote the shares; but if two or more of those are present in person or represented by proxy and vote, they shall vote as one the shares jointly held by them.

10.15                      Votes to Govern

                               At any meeting of shareholders every question shall, unless otherwise required by the articles or by-laws or by law, be determined by a majority of the votes cast on the question. In case of an equality of votes either upon a show of hands or upon a poll, the chairman of the meeting shall not be entitled to a second or casting vote.

10.16                      Show of Hands

                                Subject to the provisions of the Act, any question at a meeting of shareholders shall be decided by a show of hands unless a ballot thereon is required or demanded as hereinafter provided. Upon a show of hands every person who is present and entitled to vote shall have one vote. Whenever a vote by show of hands shall have been taken upon a question, unless a ballot thereon is so required or demanded, a declaration by the chairman of the meeting that the vote upon the question has been carried or carried by a particular majority or not carried and an entry to that effect in the minutes of the meeting shall be prima facie evidence of the fact without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against any resolution or other proceeding in respect of the said question, and the result of the vote so taken shall be the decision of the shareholders upon the said question.

10.17                      Ballots

                               On any question proposed for consideration at a meeting of shareholders, and whether or not a show of hands has been taken thereon, any shareholder or proxyholder entitled to vote at the meeting may require or demand a ballot. A ballot so required or demanded shall be taken in such manner as the chairman shall direct. A requirement or demand for a ballot may be withdrawn at any time prior to the taking of the ballot. If a ballot is taken each person present shall be entitled, in respect of the shares which he is entitled to vote


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at the meeting upon the question, to that number of votes provided by the Act or the articles, and the result of the ballot so taken shall be the decision of the shareholders upon the said question.

10.18                      Adjournment

                               The chairman at a meeting of shareholders may, with the consent of the meeting and subject to such conditions as the meeting may decide, adjourn the meeting from time to time and from place to place. If a meeting of shareholders is adjourned for less than 30 days, it shall not be necessary to give notice of the adjourned meeting, other than by announcement at the earliest meeting that is adjourned. If a meeting of shareholders is adjourned by one or more adjournments for an aggregate of 30 days or more, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as required by this by-law for an original meeting.

10.19                      Resolution in Writing

                               A resolution in writing signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote on that resolution at a meeting of shareholder is as valid as if it had been passed at a meeting of the shareholders unless a written statement with respect to the subject matter of the resolution is submitted by a director or the auditors in accordance with the Act.

10.20                      Only One Shareholder

                               Where the Corporation has only one shareholder or only one holder of any class or series of shares, the shareholder present in person or by proxy constitutes a meeting.

SECTION ELEVEN

DOCUMENTS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING

11.01                       Documents and Records

             (1)             The board shall cause minutes to be duly entered in the books provided for the purposes of recording:

    (a)
all appointments of officers;
       
    (b)
the names of the directors or their alternates or substitutes present at each meeting of directors and of any committee of directors;
       
    (c)
all orders made by the directors or committee of directors; and
       
    (d)
all resolutions and proceedings of general meetings of the Corporation and all meetings of the board and of committees of directors, and any such minutes as aforesaid, if purporting to be signed by the chairman of


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such meeting or by the chairman of the next succeeding meeting shall be receivable as prima facie evidence of the matters stated in such minutes.

             (2)             The board shall cause the Corporation to keep at its registered office or at such other place as the Act may permit or require, the documents, copy documents, registers, minutes and records which the Corporation is required by the Act to keep at its registered office or at such other place, and appoint such agent or agents to keep such records and enter into such agreements and pay such remuneration or fee to such agents as the directors shall, from time to time, determine.

11.02                       Accounts

             (1)             The board shall cause records and books of accounts to be kept as necessary to record properly the financial affairs and condition of the Corporation and to comply with the provisions of the Act.

             (2)             The board may, subject to the provisions of the Act, determine whether and to what extent, and at what times and places, and on what conditions, the records and books of account of the Corporation, or any of them, shall be open to the inspection of the shareholders or members of the public, and no shareholder shall have any right to inspect any record or book of account or document of the Corporation except as conferred by statute or as authorized by the board or by ordinary resolution whether previous notice has been given thereof or not.

             (3)             The board shall determine the place at which the accounting records of the Corporation shall be kept and those records shall be open to the inspection of any director during normal business hours of the Corporation.

             (4)             The board shall cause to be prepared and shall send to the shareholders and place before the shareholders in general meeting the financial statements and reports of the auditors of the Corporation at the times and in the manner prescribed by the Act.

             (5)             If the Corporation is required, by the Act, to appoint auditors, auditors shall be appointed for the Corporation and their duties regulated according to the provisions of the Act.

SECTION TWELVE

NOTICES

12.01                       Method of Giving Notices

                               Any notice (which term includes any communication or document) to be given (which term includes sent, delivered or served) pursuant to the Act, the regulations thereunder, the articles, the by-laws or otherwise to a shareholder, director, officer, auditor or member of


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a committee of the board shall be sufficiently given unless any other manner is specifically provided or permitted in this or any other by-law of the Corporation for the giving of any notice, if delivered personally to the person to whom it is to be given or if delivered to his recorded address or if mailed to him at his recorded address by prepaid ordinary or air mail or if sent to him at his recorded address by telecopier or by any means of prepaid transmitted or recorded communication. A notice so delivered shall be deemed to have been given when it is delivered personally or to the recorded address; a notice so mailed shall be deemed to have been given on the first non-business day after the day when deposited in a post office or public letter box; and a notice so sent by any means of transmitted or recorded communication shall be deemed to have been given when telecopied or, if sent by any other means, when dispatched or delivered to the appropriate communication company or agency or its representative for dispatch. The Secretary may change or cause to be changed the recorded address of any shareholder, director, officer, auditor or member of a committee of the board in accordance with any information believed by him to be reliable.

12.02                       Notice to Joint Shareholders

                               If two or more persons are registered as joint holders of any share, any notice shall be addressed to all of such joint holders but notice to one of such persons shall be sufficient notice to all of them.

12.03                       Computation of Time

                               In computing the date when notice must be given under any provision requiring a specified number of days' notice of any meeting or other event, the date of giving the notice shall be excluded and the date of the meeting or other event shall be included.

12.04                       Undelivered Notices

                               If any notice given to a shareholder is returned on three consecutive occasions because he cannot be found, the Corporation shall not be required to give any further notices to such shareholder until he informs the Corporation in writing of his new address.

12.05                       Omissions and Errors

                               The accidental omission to give any notice to any shareholder, director, officer, auditor or member of a committee of the board or the non-receipt of any notice by any such person or any error in any notice not affecting the substance thereof shall not invalidate any action taken at any meeting held pursuant to such notice or otherwise founded thereon.

12.06                       Persons Entitled by Death or Operation of Law

                               Every person who, by operation of law, transfer, death of a shareholder or any other means whatsoever, shall become entitled to any share, shall be bound by every notice in respect of such share which shall have been duly given to the shareholder from whom he


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derives his title to such share prior to his name and address being entered on the securities register whether such notice was given before or after the happening of the event upon which he became so entitled and prior to his furnishing to the Corporation the proof of authority or evidence of his entitlement prescribed by the Act.

12.07                       Waiver of Notice

                               Any shareholder (or his duly appointed proxyholder), director, officer, auditor or member of a committee of the board may at any time waive any notice, or waive or abridge the time for any notice, required to be given to him under any provision of the Act, the regulations thereunder, the articles, the by-laws or otherwise and such waiver or abridgment, whether given before or after the meeting or other event of which notice is required to be given, shall cure any default in the giving or in the time of such notice, as the case may be. Any such waiver or abridgment shall be in writing except a waiver of notice of a meeting of shareholders or of the board or of a committee of the board which may be given in any manner.

SECTION THIRTEEN

EFFECTIVE DATE

13.01                       Effective Date

                               This by-law shall come into force when made by the board in accordance with the Act.

13.02                       Repeal

                               All previous by-laws of the Corporation and the by-laws, articles or regulations governing the affairs of the Corporation prior to the issuance of its articles of incorporation under the Act, are repealed as of the coming into force of this by-law. The repeal shall not affect the previous operation of any by-law, article or regulation as aforesaid, so repealed or affect the validity of any act done or right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired or incurred under or the validity of any contract or agreement made pursuant to any such by-law prior to its repeal. All officers and persons acting under any by-law, articles or regulation so repealed shall continue to act as if appointed under the provisions of this by-law and all resolutions of shareholders or the board or a committee of the board with continuing effect passed under any repealed by-law, article or regulation shall continue in full force and effect, until amended or repealed, except to the extent that it is inconsistent with this by-law.

MADE AND ENACTED by the Board of Directors of SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP. as of the * day of *, 200*.

 

_________________________________________________________
*, PRESIDENT


EX-4.3 5 exhibit4-3.htm CONSULTING AGREEMENT Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 4.3

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made as of and to have effect from the 1st day of May, 2000

BETWEEN:

HORSEPOWER NETWORK.COM INC., Wholly owned subsidiary of Sungold Entertainment Corp. a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, and having its registered and records office at Suite 1300 - 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3G8

(hereinafter called the "Company")

OF THE FIRST PART

AND:

KIM NOBLE HART, of 1902 - 5775 Hampton Place, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 3G6

(hereinafter called the "Consultant")

OF THE SECOND PART

WHEREAS:

A.           The Horsepower Network.Com virtual horseracing game on the internet and in North America is engaged, inter alia, in the business of developing and arranging for the operation of the horseracing game.

B.           The Company and the Consultant wish to enter into a Consulting Agreement on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

               NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto have agreed as follows:


1.              CONSULTANT AND DUTIES

1.01          The Consultant shall act and be retained by the Company to be responsible for supervision, direction, control, promotion and operation of the Company and will have the obligation, duties, authority and power to:

(a)  
do all acts and things as are customarily done by persons holding the position of Chief Executive Officer or performing duties similar to those performed by a Chief Executive Officer in corporations of similar size to the Company, and all acts and things as are reasonably necessary for the efficient and proper operation and development of the Company but, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, will include all matters related to the general administration of the Company which may reasonably be considered the responsibility of persons holding the position of Chief Executive Officer and President in corporations of similar size to the Company; and
   
(b)
provide management services to the Company, such services to include but not be limited to the following:
     
  (i)
negotiations with the partner company Sungold Entertainment Corp. and other persons, firms, corporations or financial institutions in connection with the arranging and securing of financing for the Company, including financing through underwriting, best efforts offerings or such other offerings as may be allowed through the facilities of the NASD and financing through limited partnership offerings or by conventional bank financing methods, the terms of such financing to be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and in accordance with the policies of the applicable securities regulatory bodies;
     
  (ii)
representation of the Company in all matters relating to the business of the Company;
     
  (iii)
supervision of office administration;
     
  (iv)
maintenance of suitable banking relations;
     
  (v)
supervision of financial officer to maintain proper accounting records and compilation of financial information as may be required from time to time;
     
  (vi)
supervision of management of the Company concerning matters pertaining to fiscal policies, administration, public relations and software, hardware and website development for the Horsepower game;


1.02          In addition, the Consultant shall provide the following services to the Company:

(a)
retain the technical assistance needed for the development of the Horsepower game;
   
(b)
assist in obtaining advertising sponsors and creating a marketing campaign to build a unique user base for the Horsepower brand;
   
(c)
retain legal and lobbying expertise necessary to win licensing approvals wherever possible for the Horsepower game;
   
(d)
arrange for reliable internet hosting for the Horsepower game.
 

1.03          In conducting his duties under this agreement, the Consultant will report to the Company's directors and will act consistently with their directives and policies.

1.04          The Consultant will perform the duties set out above (collectively the "Services") and fulfill his obligations in a sound and workmanlike manner.

   
2.               TERM
   
2.01          The effective date of this agreement is May 1, 2000 and shall be for an initial term of two years and thereafter shall continue until terminated as provided for in this agreement.
   

3.               REMUNERATION

3.01          The remuneration to be paid to the Consultant for all the services rendered by him under this agreement shall be:

   
(a)
a basic fee of $7,000 per month effective April 1, 2000
   
(b)
the Company, in its absolute discretion may from time to time determine such other benefits as.
   

3.02          The Company shall reimburse the Consultant for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses properly incurred by the Consultant in the conduct of the Company's business but the Company requires any such expenses to be duly vouchered by written evidence.

3.03          The fees payable to the Consultant may be altered, by mutual agreement between the parties in writing, executed by the parties hereto, subject to any required securities regulatory approval.

   
4.                NON-WAIVER


4.01          No consent or waiver, express or implied, by any party to or of any breach or default by the other party in the performance by the other of its obligations hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default of the same or any other obligation of such party. Failure on the part of any party to complain of any act or failure of act of the other of them, or to declare the other party in default irrespective of how long such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver by such party of its rights hereunder or of the right to then or subsequently declare a default.

5.              PRIOR AGREEMENTS

5.01          Save and except for the express provisions of this agreement, any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the parties hereto or on their behalf relating to the employment of the Consultant by the Company are hereby terminated and canceled.

6.              SEVERABILITY

6.01          If any covenant or agreement herein is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not be deemed to affect or impair the enforceability or validity of any other covenant or agreement of this Agreement or any part thereof, and any such covenant or agreement may be severed from this Agreement without affecting the remainder of the Agreement.

7.              GOVERNING LAW

7.01          The provisions of this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and each of the parties hereto by their execution of this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia.

8.               NOTICE

8.01          Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and may be validly given either if delivered personally, telexed, telegrammed, sent by facsimile, or mailed by prepaid registered mail, addressed to the Consultant or to the Company at their addresses hereinbefore appearing. Any notice or other communication aforesaid if delivered shall be deemed to have been given or made on the date on which it was delivered, or if mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been given or made on the second business day following the day on which it was mailed. PROVIDED THAT if the notice is posted at the time of threatened or actual disruption in postal services whether by reason of labour dispute or otherwise, any notice so posted shall not be deemed to have been given until actually received; and if a notice is delivered on a date that is a Saturday or holiday, such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the next day that is not a Saturday or holiday. Any party to this Agreement may change its address for service form time to time by notice given in accordance with the foregoing.


9.              HEADINGS

9.01          The headings to the clauses in this agreement have been inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference only and in no way define, limit, or enlarge the scope or meaning of this agreement or any provision hereof.

10.            CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

10.01         The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Consultant by virtue of his position with the Company will have access to confidential and secret information and therefore the Consultant agrees that during the term of this agreement and on termination, for any reason whatsoever, it will not divulge or utilize to the detriment of the Company any of such confidential or secret information so obtained.

11.            TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

11.01         Notwithstanding any other provision herein, it is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the Consultant may terminate this agreement in its entirety by giving the Company not less than ninety (90) days' written notice of such intention to terminate.

11.02         The Company may terminate this agreement in its entirety, without cause for any reason whatsoever by payment to the Consultant of TWELVE months' fee, and the Consultant does hereby agree that this will constitute payment in full for any termination of this agreement by the Company, whether unlawful or unwarranted; PROVIDED THAT the Company will not be liable to pay any further monies. The Company may also terminate this agreement in its entirety, for cause by giving the Consultant not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice of such intention to terminate.

12.            ARBITRATION

12.01         Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or any breach of this agreement will be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Act (British Columbia).

13.            AGREEMENT VOLUNTARY AND EQUITABLE

13.01         The Company and the Consultant acknowledge and declare that in executing this agreement they are each relying wholly on their own judgment and knowledge and have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever by any representations or statements made by or on behalf of the other party regarding any matters dealt with herein or incidental hereto.

13.02         The Company and the Consultant further acknowledge and declare that they will each have carefully considered and understand the terms contained in the agreement including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Consultant's rights


upon termination and the restrictions on the Consultant after termination, and acknowledge and agree that the said terms of this agreement and rights and restrictions upon termination are mutually fair and equitable, and that they execute this agreement voluntarily and of their own free will.

14.            INDEPENDENT ADVICE

14.01         The solicitors for the Company prepared this agreement. The Consultant has been asked to obtain independent legal advice before signing this agreement and the Consultant represents by signing this agreement that he has obtained such advice.

15.            REGULATORY APPROVALS

15.01         The obtaining of any required securities regulatory approvals shall be a condition precedent to this agreement.

                   IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

The COMMON SEAL of )    
HORSEPOWER NETWORK.COM INC. )    
was hereunto affixed in the presence of: )    
  ) C/S
  )    
Anne Kennedy - Director )    
       
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )    
by KIM NOBLE HART )    
in the presence of: )    
  )    
  )    
Name Shannon Harrison )    
1300 – 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC )   KIM NOBLE HART
Address )    

This is page 6 to that certain Consulting Agreement dated as of May 1, 2000 between HORSEPOWER NETWORK.COM INC. and KIM NOBLE HART.


EX-4.10 6 exhibit4-10.htm LETTER OF INTENT Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 4.10

LETTER OF INTENT - EXTENSION

               This Extension Agreement, dated September 30, 2003 by and between TAC International Investments LLC (“TAC”) and Sungold Entertainment Corp. formerly Sungold Gaming International Ltd. (“Sungold”) sets forth the intentions of the parties relative to the Richmond Thoroughbred Training Centre (the “Project”).

               TAC and Sungold entered into a Letter of Intent, dated December 8, 1997, extended by Letter of Intent - Extension, dated March 3, 1998, Letter of Intent - Extension, dated June 12, 1998, Letter of Intent - Extension, dated October 14, 1998, Letter of Intent – Extension, dated February 19, 1999, Letter of Intent – Extension, dated September 27, 1999, Letter of Intent – Extension, dated September 29, 2000, Letter of Intent – Extension, dated September 28, 2001 and Letter of Intent – Extension, dated September 30, 2002 (collectively hereafter referred to as the “Letter of Intent”) which sets out their intentions relative to the Project. The Letter of Intent, along with all rights and obligations of the parties thereto shall expire on October 1, 2002, unless extended, in writing, by both parties thereto.

               The extended Letter of Intent dated September 30, 2002 set out the intention of both parties that upon Sungold receiving the appropriate permission from the City of Richmond, BC and from the province of British Columbia to develop the Project, TAC would purchase 6 million common treasury shares of Sungold, at US $4.00 per share, by way of a private placement. The parties hereto hereby agree that upon Sungold receiving the appropriate permission from the City of Richmond, BC and from the province of British Columbia to develop the Project, TAC will purchase 6 million common treasury shares of Sungold at US $4.00 per share, by way of private placement.

               This Extension Agreement is intended to be a binding agreement and supersedes all other agreements by and between the parties hereto. This Extension Agreement along with all rights and obligations hereto shall expire on October 1, 2004, unless extended, in writing, by both parties hereto.

     SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
     
  Per: /s/ Art Cowie
    Art Cowie, President
     
  TAC INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS LLC.
     
  Per: /s/ Donald R. Harris
    Donald R. Harris, President and CEO


EX-4.13 7 exhibit4-13.htm CONSULTING AGREEMENT Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 4.13

CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT is made as of the 21st day of January 2004 to have effect as of January 2nd 2004.

BETWEEN:

SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP., a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia and having continued as a Federal Corporation registered in the country of Canada, and having its registered and records office at Suite 500 - 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3P6,

(hereinafter called the “Company”)

OF THE FIRST PART

AND

ANNE KENNEDY, having an address at 1002, 1146 Harwood Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V1

(hereinafter called the “Consultant”),

OF THE SECOND PART

WHEREAS:

The Consultant and the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement made as of July 1st, 1998 and amended April 11, 2000, January 2, 2003 and October 1, 2003 (the “Agreement”);

The Company is a reporting company whose shares trade on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S. and is engaged, inter alia, in the business of developing entertainment and e-commerce business in Canada, USA and internationally; (the “Business”); the Consultant has experience in the Business; the Company desires to secure the hereinafter described Services of the Consultant; and, the Consultant has agreed to provide its Services to the Company in accordance with the terms and conditions herein set forth;

NOW THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the respective covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and the sum of One Dollar now paid by the Company to the Consultant (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Consultant), the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.         Contract for Services. The Company hereby engages the Consultant to provide the consulting services specified in Schedule “A” hereto together with such other consulting services as the Company requests from time to time (the “Services”) and the Consultant hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services on the following terms and conditions.


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2.         Responsibilities of Company.   The Company will:

  (a)
Make available to the Consultant, information or data that the Company considers pertinent to the Services to be provided by the Consultant in connection with the Company’s Business;
     
  (b)
Consider all memoranda, reports and other documents prepared by the Consultant relating to the Services, and whenever prompt action is necessary, inform the Consultant of the Company’s decisions in a reasonable time;
     
  (c)
Pay in full when due, all amounts payable to the Consultant;
     
  (d)
Arrange and make provision for the Consultant’s access to records and other information, and to physical premises, as may be reasonably necessary, in the opinion of the Company, to enable the Consultant to perform the Services; and
     
  (e)
Make such management personnel of the Company available to the Consultant as may reasonably necessary, in the opinion of the Company, be required for the Consultant to perform its consulting Services; and
     
  (f)
During the period of her engagement with the Company, the Consultant shall be entitled each year to twenty (20) days paid vacation by the Company.

3.        Term. Subject to the provisions hereof the term of this Agreement commencing effective January 2, 2004, for twenty four months; unless terminated in accordance with paragraphs 12 or 13 hereof.

4.        Character and Extent of Services to be Provided. It is the mutual intent of the parties that the Consultant shall act strictly in a professional consulting capacity as an independent contractor for all purposes and in all situations and shall not be considered an employee of the Company.

5.        Source Deductions. The Company shall have no obligation to and shall not make any source deductions with respect to the Consultant. The Consultant shall make all source deductions, if any, required to be made in respect of the Consultant in respect of income tax, Canada Pension Plan, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and all other required remittances and deductions, and remit same as and when required and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company and each of its officers, directors and employees from any liability in respect thereof.

6.        Reporting. The Consultant shall report exclusively to the company management consultant Kim Noble Hart (D.B.A. Hart Ventures) and the consultant shall strictly follow instructions given by Mr. Hart for duties and responsibilities in a timely and responsible manner.


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7.        Time and Place of Consulting Services. The Consultant will attend at the premises of the Company or such other place as the management consultant may reasonably require.

8.        Working Facilities. The Consultant shall supply facilities and materials as necessary for the performance of its services; however, the Consultant shall, as reasonably required by the Company, attend the facilities of the Company to facilitate access to the files and databases of the Company. The Consultant shall have reasonable access to the customers, advisors, employees, information and facilities of the Company as required in the performance of the Services described herein.

9.        Compensation and Expenses. The Company shall pay and the Consultant agrees to accept as compensation for the Services to be rendered hereunder a fee of, without duplication: $7,500. CAD per month together with GST thereon. The Consultant shall provide proof of registration for GST, and shall include its GST Registration number on all invoices. The Consultant shall invoice the Company monthly in respect of the expenses and be reimbursed for expenses that are approved in writing by the company management consultant (Mr. Hart).

10.       Performance Criteria. The Services shall be provided: (i) where specific written performance criteria have been agreed to by the Company’s Management Consultant in respect of the Services or any one or more aspects thereof, the Services shall be provided in accordance with such written specific performance criteria; (ii) in the absence of such written specific performance criteria the Services shall be provided in such manner as may be determined by written mutual agreement between the Company’s Management Consultant and the Consultant; and (iii) in the absence of any such written specific performance criteria and written mutual agreement then all such Services on behalf of the company or any of it’s subsidiaries provided hereunder shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Company’s Management Consultant (Mr. Hart) . The Consultant also agrees to ensure that all transactions, instructions, filings or official communications on behalf of the company or any of it’s subsidiaries initiated by the consultant are specifically approved in writing by Mr. Hart in advance.

11.       Consultant’s Qualifications. The Consultant represents and warrants that the Consultant is qualified to provide the Services contemplated hereby and that the Consultant has the necessary qualifications and expertise to perform and provide the Services required hereunder in a professional manner, in compliance with the highest ethical standards and all applicable laws and regulations. The Consultant covenants and agrees to provide the Services in a diligent, careful, skilful and efficient manner in keeping with the commercial standards of the Consultant’s industry.

12.       Termination. Either the Company or the Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving ninety (30) days written notice to the other provided that upon such termination becoming effective the Company shall pay in full to the Consultant the amount of fees, commission and bonuses then due and payable to the Consultant within ninety (30) days of receipt of the Consultant’s final invoice.


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13.       Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding anything herein contained the Company may terminate this Agreement without prior notice for just cause which shall include but not be limited to:

  (a)
failure by the Consultant to comply with any of the provisions hereunder including, without limitation, failure, refusal or neglect by the Consultant to perform or provide any aspect of the Services within the time permitted for its provision or performance as determined pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and upon the Consultant being notified in writing by the Company’s Management Consultant (Mr. Hart) alleging such failure and failing to remedy such failure within fifteen (15) days of receiving such notice;
     
  (b)
the Consultant or any of his/her employees committing an act of fraud or dishonest or serious misconduct, or any act detrimental to the reputation of the Company in circumstances that would, in the reasonable opinion of the Company’s Management Consultant (Mr. Hart) make the Consultant unsuitable to continue to act on behalf of the Company; or
     
  (c)
the Consultant committing an act of bankruptcy or making a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or otherwise taking advantage of laws relating to insolvency or creditors’ rights including the appointment of a receiver over the assets of the Consultant.

14.        Duty of Loyalty - No Conflict of Interest. The Consultant hereby agrees to avoid and to cause his/her employees to avoid any circumstances or actions which might arguably place the Consultant or his/her employees or any of them in a position of divided loyalty regarding their obligations to the Company. The Consultant will not, and will obtain from each of his/her employees an agreement in writing that he or she will not, utilize for its or his/her own benefit or that of a third party any information or potential business opportunities it or they may learn of as a result of the provision of the Services to the Company, without having first obtained the written consent of the Company Management Consultant (Mr. Hart).

15.       Non-Exclusive Services. The parties acknowledge that this is not an exclusive consulting agreement and the Consultant, outside of the hours required by the Company’s business and not in the Company’s office, may provide services to third parties without the prior consent of the Company if such services will not create an actual or apparent conflict of interest with the activities of the Company or conflict with the obligations of the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.

16.       Confidentiality.

16.1     The Services to be provided by the Consultant hereunder are sensitive in nature. The Consultant shall keep and shall cause his/her employees to keep in the strictest confidence all information regarding this Agreement and all information it may acquire in respect of the Company, as well as the nature and results of the Services the Consultant is to perform. During the course of this Agreement the Consultant may also be given access to confidential or


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proprietary information of the Company or another party with whom the Company may have signed a non-disclosure agreement. Without the prior written consent of the Company management Consultant the Consultant shall not disclose or use any such information.

16.2      The scope of this obligation includes any Company proprietary information which is labelled or otherwise identified to the Consultant or his/her employees as confidential. It also includes any information regarding the purpose or details of the Consultant’s arrangement with the Company, the strategic or other business plans of the Company, proprietary information which is furnished to the Company by another under a non-disclosure agreement, and any evaluations, discussions or transactions involving another party in which the Consultant may be involved under this Agreement and whether pertaining to the Company or otherwise (the “Confidential Information”).

16.3      The Consultant will exercise due diligence to maintain in confidence any Confidential Information which is disclosed to him/her. As used here the term “due diligence” means the same precaution and standard of care which the Consultant would use to safeguard its own proprietary information, but in no event less than reasonable care.

16.4      The Consultant may not reproduce, distribute or disclose any Confidential Information to others or use it for any commercial purpose outside this Agreement without first obtaining the written permission of the Company. The Consultant will ensure that any employee who is given access to the Confidential Information signs an appropriate agreement in the form and content provided by the Company from time to time requiring him/her to hold that information in confidence and to use it only in the course of the Company’s Business.

16.5      This section does not impose any obligation on the Consultant if the information is:

  (a)
publicly known at the time of disclosure;
     
  (b)
furnished by the Company to others without restrictions on its use or disclosure;
     
  (c)
legally required to be disclosed by a regulatory or legal authority; or
     
  (d)
independently developed by the Consultant without the use of Confidential Information.

17.       Title to Documents and Work Product. All draft and final reports, notes, memoranda, budgets, plans, projections, records, documents, data bases, lists of contacts, leads or other information which the Consultant furnishes to the Company under this Agreement will become the sole property of the Company and the Consultant shall deliver all such items to the Company’s Management Consultant (Mr. Hart) at the end of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement and before receipt of final payment hereunder and all reports and database materials will be provided both as hard copy and on disk. The Consultant may keep a copy of such materials for record keeping purposes. The Company shall own all right and title to all ideas, materials or programs excluding pre-existing specified computer programs owned by the


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Consultant and modified for use by the Company which the Consultant make or conceive of in connection with the provision of Services to the Company under this Agreement.

18.      Assignment and Sub-contracting. The Consultant may not assign or sub-contract this Agreement or any portion of it to another without the express written consent of the Company since the Company is relying on the special expertise of the Consultant to properly provide the Service

19.       Provisions which Operating Following Termination. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever and with or without cause the provisions of sections 14, 16,17 and 19 any other provisions of this Agreement necessary to give effect thereto shall continue in full force and effect following any such termination.

20.        Independent Contractor. This Agreement creates only an independent contractor relationship between the Company and the Consultant. The Consultant shall not hold himself/herself or any of his/her employees or permitted sub-contractors out to be a partner, or agent for the Company. The Consultant shall not create any obligations or responsibilities on behalf of the Company or in the name of the Company or purport to do so, or represent itself or himself/herself to be authorized to do so, without the prior written consent of the Company’s Management Consultant (Kim Hart). The Consultant shall not have authority to act or to bind the Company in any way or to represent the Company as responsible for the actions of the Consultant in any way. Neither the Consultant nor any employee of the Consultant will be deemed to be an employee of the Company or entitled to any of the benefits provided by the Company to its employees. The Consultant only will be responsible for the acts of the Consultant.

21.       General. The Consultant has been asked to seek independent legal advice before signing this Agreement. This Agreement and the obligations of the parties shall be binding upon the parties and their heirs, executors, successors and permitted assigns. Save and except for the express provisions of this Agreement, any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the parties hereto or on their behalf relating to the employment of the Consultant by the Company are hereby terminated and canceled. The Consultant may not assign this Agreement without the prior written agreement of the Company. This Agreement and the instruments and schedules referred to herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of the agreement and supercede all prior agreements, undertakings negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties and there are no warranties, conditions, representations or other agreements between the parties in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement, except as specifically set forth herein. No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. British Columbia law governs this Agreement. Notices under this Agreement must be sent by personal delivery, facsimile or registered mail to the appropriate party at its address stated on the first page of this Agreement or to a new address if the other has been properly notified of the change. Such notice shall be deemed to be delivered, if by personal delivery when delivered; if by facsimile when the transmitting machine produces a report confirming the successful transmission; and if delivered by registered mail on the third day following such mailing. The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. If any covenant or


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provision herein is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not be deemed to affect or impair the validity of any other covenant or provision and the foregoing clauses are declared to be separate and distinct covenants. The parties shall deliver to each other further documentation and shall perform such further acts as and when the same may be required to carry out and give effect to the terms and intent of this Agreement. No waiver or consent by a party of or to any breach or default by any other party shall be effective unless evidenced in writing, executed and delivered by the party so waiving or consenting and no waiver or consent effectively given as aforesaid shall operate as a waiver of or consent to any further or other breach or default in relation to the same or any other provision of this Agreement. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of its performance.

22.       Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by facsimile each of which shall represent a signed original copy of this Agreement and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.      
Per:      
      Per: Hart Ventures
       
Don Harris, Chairman.      
      Kim Noble Hart CEO
       
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )   c/s
in the presence of: )    
  )    
  )    
Name )    
  )   ANNE KENNEDY
  )    
Address )    
  )    
  )    
Occupation )    


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SCHEDULE “A”

DESCRIPTION OF CONSULTING SERVICES

The Consultant has the necessary professional skills to perform the regulatory reporting, shareholder communications, office administration and management to the Company.

1.                    The Company shall retain the services of the Consultant at a wage of $7,500 CAD per month, commencing January 2, 2004, for twenty-four months unless terminated in accordance with paragraphs 12 or 13 hereof.

2.                    During the period of her engagement with the Company, the Consultant shall be entitled each year to twenty (20) days paid vacation by the Company.

3.                    During the period of her engagement with the Company, the Consultant shall devote her entire time and best efforts to such duties as may be assigned to her by the Company’s Management Consultant (Mr. Hart), and will faithfully and diligently serve and endeavor to further the interests of the Company.

4.                    The Consultant shall hold in strict confidence and shall not make use of, except for the benefit of the Company, all information about the Company's affairs and properties.

5.                    Unless the Company provides the Consultant with written directions to the contrary, the covenant of the Consultant set out in paragraph 4 hereof shall remain in effect both while the Consultant is engaged by the Company and for a period of twelve months after the term of the consultancy has ended.

6.                    The Consultant shall act and be retained by the Company to be responsible to assist the Company’s Management Consultant in the operation of the Company’s administrative office and will have the obligation, duties, authority and power to:

(a)                    do all acts and things as are customarily done by persons employed as an office administrator in corporations of similar size to the Company and will include all matters which may reasonably be considered the responsibility of persons holding the position of office administrator in corporations of similar size to the Company; and

(b)                    provide administrative services to the Company, such services to include but not be limited to the following:

    (i)
ensuring timely regulatory reporting as required by all appropriate regulatory authorities;
       
    (ii)
provide investor relations services to the Company’s shareholders, brokers or interested investors;
       
    (iii)
co-establishment and maintenance of suitable banking relations with the President approved by the Company Management Consultant (Mr. Hart);
       
    (iv)
maintenance of proper accounting records and compilation of financial information as may be required from time to time;
       
    (v)
report directly to the Company’s Management Consultant (Mr. Hart) concerning all matters pertaining to fiscal policies, administration and management of the Company.


EX-4.14 8 exhibit4-14.htm CONSULTING AGREEMENT Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 4.14

CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT is made as of January 21st, 2004 and to have effect from the 2nd day of January 2004.

BETWEEN:

SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.,
a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, continued into federal jurisdiction as a federal corporation registered in the country of Canada and having its registered and records office at Suite 500 - 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3P6,

(hereinafter called the “Company”)

 OF THE FIRST PART

AND

KIM NOBLE HART,
(D.B.A. “Hart Ventures”) having an address at #2604, 699 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 3H7

(hereinafter called the “Consultant”),

OF THE SECOND PART

WHEREAS:

The Consultant and the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement made as of May 1, 1998 and Amended January 2, 2003 and October 1st, 2003. (the “Agreement”);

The Company is a reporting company whose shares trade on the OTC Bulletin Board in the U.S. and is engaged, inter alia, in the business of developing entertainment and e-commerce business in Canada, USA and internationally; (the “Business”); the Consultant has experience in the Business; the Company desires to secure the hereinafter described Services of the Consultant; and, the Consultant has agreed to provide its Services to the Company in accordance with the terms and conditions herein set forth;

NOW THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the respective covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and the sum of One Dollar now paid by the Company to the Consultant (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Consultant), the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.Contract for Services. The Company hereby engages the Consultant to provide the consulting services specified in Schedule “A” hereto together with such other consulting services as the Company requests from time to time (the “Services”) and the Consultant hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services on the following terms and conditions.


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2.      Responsibilities of Company. The Company will:

  (a)
  
Make available to the Consultant, information or data pertinent to the Services to be provided by the Consultant in connection with the Company’s Business;
 
  (b)
  
Consider all memoranda, reports and other documents prepared by the Consultant relating to the Services, and whenever prompt action is necessary, inform the Consultant of the Company’s decisions in a reasonable time;
 
  (c)
  
Pay in full when due, all amounts payable to the Consultant;
 
  (d)
  
Arrange and make provision for the Consultant’s access to records and other information, and to physical premises, as may be reasonably necessary, to enable the Consultant to perform the Services; and
 
  (e)
  
Make such management personnel of the Company available to the Consultant as may reasonably necessary, be required for the Consultant to perform its consulting Services; and (f) Authorize the consultant for the unrestricted use of all company trademarks including the naming of racehorses for branding and promotional purposes.
 

3.     Term. Subject to the provisions hereof the term of this Agreement shall be thirty-six (36)  months commencing January 2, 2004 to January 1, 2007.

4.     Character and Extent of Services to be Provided. It is the mutual intent of the parties that the Consultant shall act strictly in a professional consulting capacity as an independent contractor for all purposes and in all situations and shall not be considered an employee of the Company.

5.     Source Deductions. The Company shall have no obligation to and shall not make any source deductions with respect to the Consultant. The Consultant shall make all source deductions, if any, required to be made in respect of the Consultant in respect of income tax, Canada Pension Plan, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and all other required remittances and deductions, and remit same as and when required and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company and each of its officers, directors and employees from any liability in respect thereof.

6.     Time and Place of Consulting Services. The Consultant will attend at the premises of the Company or such other place as the Consultant may reasonably require to fulfill this agreement. Such consulting services will not be limited to but be no less than 100 hours per month.

7.     Working Facilities. The Consultant shall supply facilities and materials as necessary for the performance of its services; however, the Consultant shall, as reasonably required by the
 


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Company, attend the facilities of the Company to facilitate access to the files and databases of the Company. The Consultant shall have reasonable access to the customers, advisors, employees, information and facilities of the Company as required in the performance of the Services described herein.

8.      Compensation and Expenses. The Company shall pay and the Consultant agrees to accept as compensation for the Services to be rendered hereunder a fee of, $100.00 USD per hour of Consulting Services together with GST thereon. Such services will be billed to the Company by the consultant on a monthly basis and the Consulting Services will not be limited to but no less than 100 hours per month.. The Consultant shall also be reimbursed monthly by the Company for invoiced expenses on behalf of The Company.

9.      Consultant’s Qualifications. The Consultant represents and warrants that the Consultant is qualified to provide the Services contemplated hereby and that the Consultant has the necessary qualifications and expertise to perform and provide the Services required hereunder in a professional manner, in compliance with the highest ethical standards and all applicable laws and regulations. The Consultant covenants and agrees to provide the Services in a diligent, careful, skilful and efficient manner in keeping with the commercial standards of the Consultant’s industry.

10.      Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding anything herein contained the Company may terminate this Agreement without prior notice for just cause which shall include but not be limited to:

  (a)
  
failure by the Consultant to comply with any of the provisions hereunder including, without limitation, failure, refusal or neglect by the Consultant to perform or provide any aspect of the Services within the time permitted for its provision or performance as determined pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and upon the Consultant being notified in writing by the Company’s Representative alleging such failure and failing to remedy such failure within fifteen (15) days of receiving such notice;
 
  (b)
  
the Consultant or any of his/her employees committing an act of fraud or dishonest or serious misconduct, or any act detrimental to the reputation of the Company in circumstances that would, in the reasonable opinion of the Company’s Representative make the Consultant unsuitable to continue to act on behalf of the Company; or
 
  (c)
the Consultant committing an act of bankruptcy or making a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors or otherwise taking advantage of laws relating to insolvency or creditors’ rights including the appointment of a receiver over the assets of the Consultant.

11.      Duty of Loyalty - No Conflict of Interest. The Consultant hereby agrees to avoid and to cause his/her employees to avoid any circumstances or actions which might arguably place the Consultant or his/her employees or any of them in a position of divided loyalty regarding their


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obligations to the Company. The Consultant will not, and will obtain from each of his/her employees an agreement in writing that he or she will not, utilize for its or his/her own benefit or that of a third party any information or potential business opportunities it or they may learn of as a result of the provision of the Services to the Company, without having first obtained the written consent of the Company.

12.      Non-Exclusive Services. The parties acknowledge that this is not an exclusive consulting agreement and the Consultant, outside of the hours required by the Company’s business and not in the Company’s office, may provide services to third parties without the prior consent of the Company if such services will not create an actual or apparent conflict of interest with the activities of the Company or conflict with the obligations of the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.

13.      Confidentiality.

13.1 The Services to be provided by the Consultant hereunder are sensitive in nature. The Consultant shall keep and shall cause his/her employees to keep in the strictest confidence all information regarding this Agreement and all information it may acquire in respect of the Company, as well as the nature and results of the Services the Consultant is to perform. During the course of this Agreement the Consultant may also be given access to confidential or proprietary information of the Company or another party with whom the Company may have signed a non-disclosure agreement. Without the prior written consent of the Company the Consultant shall not disclose or use any such information.

13.2 The scope of this obligation includes any Company proprietary information which is labelled or otherwise identified to the Consultant or his/her employees as confidential. It also includes any information regarding the purpose or details of the Consultant’s arrangement with the Company, the strategic or other business plans of the Company, proprietary information which is furnished to the Company by another under a non-disclosure agreement, and any evaluations, discussions or transactions involving another party in which the Consultant may be involved under this Agreement and whether pertaining to the Company or otherwise (the “Confidential Information”).

13.3 The Consultant will exercise due diligence to maintain in confidence any Confidential Information which is disclosed to him. As used here the term “due diligence” means the same precaution and standard of care which the Consultant would use to safeguard its own proprietary information, but in no event less than reasonable care.

13.4 The Consultant may not reproduce, distribute or disclose any Confidential Information to others or use it for any commercial purpose outside this Agreement without first obtaining the written permission of the Company. The Consultant will ensure that any employee who is given access to the Confidential Information signs an appropriate agreement in the form and content provided by the Company from time to time requiring him/her to hold that information in confidence and to use it only in the course of the Company’s Business.

13.5 This section does not impose any obligation on the Consultant if the information is:


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  (a)
  
publicly known at the time of disclosure;
 
  (b)
  
furnished by the Company to others without restrictions on its use or disclosure;
 
  (c)
  
legally required to be disclosed by a regulatory or legal authority; or
 
  (d)
independently developed by the Consultant without the use of Confidential Information.

4.      Title to Documents and Work Product. All draft and final reports, notes, memoranda, budgets, plans, projections, records, documents, data bases, lists of contacts, leads or other information which the Consultant furnishes to the Company under this Agreement will become the sole property of the Company and the Consultant shall deliver all such items to the Company’s Representative at the end of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement and before receipt of final payment hereunder and all reports and database materials will be provided both as hard copy and on disk. The Consultant may keep a copy of such materials for record keeping purposes. The Company shall own all right and title to all ideas, materials or programs excluding pre-existing specified computer programs owned by the Consultant and modified for use by the Company which the Consultant make or conceive of in connection with the provision of Services to the Company under this Agreement.

15.      Assignment and Sub-contracting. The Consultant may not assign or sub-contract this Agreement or any portion of it to another without the express written consent of the Company since the Company is relying on the special expertise of the Consultant to properly provide the Services.

16.      Provisions which Operating Following Termination. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever and with or without cause the provisions of sections 11, 13, and 14 any other provisions of this Agreement necessary to give effect thereto shall continue in full force and effect following any such termination.

17.      General. The Consultant has been asked to seek independent legal advice before signing this Agreement. This Agreement and the obligations of the parties shall be binding upon the parties and their heirs, executors, successors and permitted assigns. Save and except for the express provisions of this Agreement, any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the parties hereto or on their behalf relating to the employment of the Consultant by the Company are hereby terminated and canceled. The Consultant may not assign this Agreement without the prior written agreement of the Company. This Agreement and the instruments and schedules referred to herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of the agreement and supercede all prior agreements, undertakings negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties and there are no warranties, conditions, representations or other agreements between the parties in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement, except as specifically set forth herein. No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. British Columbia law governs this Agreement. Notices under this Agreement must be


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sent by personal delivery, facsimile or registered mail to the appropriate party at its address stated on the first page of this Agreement or to a new address if the other has been properly notified of the change. Such notice shall be deemed to be delivered, if by personal delivery when delivered; if by facsimile when the transmitting machine produces a report confirming the successful transmission; and if delivered by registered mail on the third day following such mailing. The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. If any covenant or provision herein is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not be deemed to affect or impair the validity of any other covenant or provision and the foregoing clauses are declared to be separate and distinct covenants. The parties shall deliver to each other further documentation and shall perform such further acts as and when the same may be required to carry out and give effect to the terms and intent of this Agreement. No waiver or consent by a party of or to any breach or default by any other party shall be effective unless evidenced in writing, executed and delivered by the party so waiving or consenting and no waiver or consent effectively given as aforesaid shall operate as a waiver of or consent to any further or other breach or default in relation to the same or any other provision of this Agreement. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of its performance.

18.      Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by facsimile each of which shall represent a signed original copy of this Agreement and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

SUNGOLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP.      
Per:      
       

     
Don Harris, Chairman.      
       

     
Art Cowie, President     c/s
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )    
in the presence of: )    
  )    
  )    

     
Name )
 
ANNE KENNEDY   KIM NOBLE HART  
  ) (D.B.A. “Hart Ventures”)  
Vancouver, BC )    

     
Address )    
  )    
Director )    

     
Occupation )    
 

SCHEDULE “A”

DESCRIPTION OF CONSULTING SERVICES

1.01 The Consultant shall act and be retained by the Company to be responsible for supervision, direction, control, promotion and operation of the Company and will have the obligation, duties, authority and power to:

(a)
  
do all acts and things as are customarily done by persons holding the position of Chief Executive Officer or performing duties similar to those performed by a Chief Executive Officer in corporations of similar size to the Company, and all acts and things as are reasonably necessary for the efficient and proper operation and development of the Company but, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, will include all matters related to the general administration of the Company which may reasonably be considered the responsibility of persons holding the position of Chief Executive Officer and President in corporations of similar size to the Company; and
 
(b)
  
provide management services to the Company, such services to include but not be limited to the following:
 
  (i)
negotiations with other persons, firms, corporations or financial institutions in connection with the arranging and securing of financing for the Company, including financings through underwritings, best efforts offerings or such other offerings as may be allowed through the facilities of the NASD or FSE and financings through limited partnership offerings or by conventional bank financing methods, the terms of such financing to be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and in accordance with the policies of the applicable securities regulatory bodies;
 
  (ii)
representation of the Company in all matters relating to the business of the Company;
 
  (iii)
supervision of office administration;
 
  (iv)
maintenance of suitable banking relations;
 
  (v)
supervision of financial officer to maintain proper accounting records and compilation of financial information as may be required from time to time;
 
  (vi)
supervision of management of the Company and all of its subsidiaries concerning matters pertaining to fiscal policies, administration, shareholder and broker relations, public relations and management of the Company;

1.02 In addition, the Consultant shall provide the following services to the Company:



  (a)
assist in the location and researching of business opportunities
 
  (b)
  
assist in obtaining management contracts by the Company and with market and financial analysis and feasibility studies regarding business opportunities;
 
  (c)
  
assist in arranging development and operating capital with respect to business opportunities;
 
  (d)
supervise the management of the Company’s operations.

1.03 The Consultant will perform the duties set out above (collectively the "Services") and fulfill his obligations in a sound and workmanlike manner.


EX-4.15 9 exhibit4-15.htm CONSULTING AGREEMENT Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 4.15

(CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made as of January 21,2004 and to have effect from the 2nd day of January 2004

BETWEEN:

Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. ,
Wholly owned subsidiary of Sungold Entertainment Corp. a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Country of Canada , and having a records office at Suite 1300 - 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3G8

(hereinafter called the "Company")

OF THE FIRST PART

AND:

KIM NOBLE HART (D.B.A. “Hart Ventures”),
having an address at #2604, 699 Cardero Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6G 3H7

(hereinafter called the "Consultant")

OF THE SECOND PART

WHEREAS:

A. the company controls the Horsepower Parimutual Wagering based virtual horseracing system and is is engaged, in the business of developing and arranging for the operation of the Horsepower World Pool by selling 20 year licenses to Authorized Racetracks and Teletheatres Worldwide.

B. The Company and the Consultant wish to enter into a Consulting Agreement on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto have agreed as follows:



1.      CONSULTANT AND DUTIES

1.01 The Consultant shall act and be retained by the Company to be responsible for supervision, direction, control, promotion and operation of the Company and will have the obligation, duties, authority and power to:
 

(a)
  
do all acts and things as are customarily done by persons holding the position of Chief Executive Officer or performing duties similar to those performed by a Chief Executive Officer in corporations of similar size to the Company, and all acts and things as are reasonably necessary for the efficient and proper operation and development of the Company but, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, will include all matters related to the general administration of the Company which may reasonably be considered the responsibility of persons holding the position of Chief Executive Officer and President in corporations of similar size to the Company; and
 
(b)
  
provide management services to the Company, such services to include but not be limited to the following:
 
  (i)
negotiations with the partner company Sungold Entertainment Corp. and other persons, firms, corporations or financial institutions in connection with the arranging and securing of financing for the Company, including financing through underwriting, best efforts offerings or such other offerings as may be allowed through the facilities of the NASD and financing through limited partnership offerings or by conventional bank financing methods, the terms of such financing to be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and in accordance with the policies of the applicable securities regulatory bodies;
 
  (ii)
representation of the Company in all matters relating to the business of the Company;
 
  (iii) supervision of office administration;
 
  (iv) maintenance of suitable banking relations;
 
  (v)
supervision of financial officer to maintain proper accounting records and compilation of financial information as may be required from time to time;
 
  (vi)
supervision of management of the Company concerning matters pertaining to fiscal policies, administration, public relations and software, hardware and website development for the Horsepower game;
 


1.02 In addition, the Consultant shall provide the following services to the Company:
 
(a)
  
retain the technical assistance needed for the development of the Horsepower game;
 
(b)
  
assist in obtaining advertising sponsors and creating a marketing campaign to build a unique user base for the Horsepower brand;
 
(c)
  
retain legal and lobbying expertise necessary to win licensing approvals wherever possible for the Horsepower game;
 
(d)
  
arrange for reliable internet hosting for the Horsepower game.
 
(e)
encourage the branding and be authorized for the use of the Horsepower trademark and name for promotional purposes including the naming of race horses.

1.03 In conducting his duties under this agreement, the Consultant will report to the Company's directors and will act consistently with their directives and policies.

1.04 The Consultant will perform the duties set out above (collectively the "Services") and fulfill his obligations in a sound and workmanlike manner.

2.      TERM

2.01 The effective date of this agreement is January 2nd,2004 and shall be for an initial term of three years and thereafter shall continue until terminated as provided for in this agreement.

3.      REMUNERATION

3.01 The remuneration to be paid to the Consultant for all the services rendered by him under this agreement shall be:

(a)
  
management Consulting fees of US $100 Per Hour billed monthly. Such services shall not be limited to but shall not be less than 100 hours per month.
 
(b)
the Company, in its absolute discretion may from time to time determine such other benefits as

3.02 The Company shall reimburse the Consultant for all expenses incurred on behalf of the company on a monthly basis.

3.03 The fees payable to the Consultant may be altered, by mutual agreement between the parties in writing, executed by the parties hereto, subject to any required securities regulatory approval.


4.     NON-WAIVER

4.01 No consent or waiver, express or implied, by any party to or of any breach or default by the other party in the performance by the other of its obligations hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default of the same or any other obligation of such party. Failure on the part of any party to complain of any act or failure of act of the other of them, or to declare the other party in default irrespective of how long such failure continues, shall not constitute a waiver by such party of its rights hereunder or of the right to then or subsequently declare a default.

5.      PRIOR AGREEMENTS

5.01 Save and except for the express provisions of this agreement, any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the parties hereto or on their behalf relating to the employment of the Consultant by the Company are hereby terminated and canceled.

6.      SEVERABILITY

6.01 If any covenant or agreement herein is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not be deemed to affect or impair the enforceability or validity of any other covenant or agreement of this Agreement or any part thereof, and any such covenant or agreement may be severed from this Agreement without affecting the remainder of the Agreement.

7.      GOVERNING LAW

7.01 The provisions of this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and each of the parties hereto by their execution of this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia.

8.      NOTICE

8.01 Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and may be validly given either if delivered personally, telexed, telegrammed, sent by facsimile, or mailed by prepaid registered mail, addressed to the Consultant or to the Company at their addresses hereinbefore appearing. Any notice or other communication aforesaid if delivered shall be deemed to have been given or made on the date on which it was delivered, or if mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been given or made on the second business day following the day on which it was mailed. PROVIDED THAT if the notice is posted at the time of threatened or actual disruption in postal services whether by reason of labour dispute or otherwise, any notice so posted shall not be deemed to have been given until actually received; and if a notice is delivered on a date that is a Saturday or holiday, such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the next day that is not a Saturday or holiday. Any party to this Agreement may change its address for service form time to time by notice given in accordance with the foregoing.


9.      HEADINGS

9.01 The headings to the clauses in this agreement have been inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference only and in no way define, limit, or enlarge the scope or meaning of this agreement or any provision hereof.

10.      CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

10.01 The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Consultant by virtue of his position with the Company will have access to confidential and secret information and therefore the Consultant agrees that during the term of this agreement and on termination, for any reason whatsoever, it will not divulge or utilize to the detriment of the Company any of such confidential or secret information so obtained.

11.      TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

11.01 Notwithstanding any other provision herein, it is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the Consultant may terminate this agreement in its entirety by giving the Company not less than ninety (90) days' written notice of such intention to terminate.

11.02 The Company may also terminate this agreement in its entirety, for cause by giving the Consultant not less than ninety (90) days’ written notice of such intention to terminate.

12.      ARBITRATION

12.01 Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or any breach of this agreement will be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Act (British Columbia).

13.      AGREEMENT VOLUNTARY AND EQUITABLE

13.01 The Company and the Consultant acknowledge and declare that in executing this agreement they are each relying wholly on their own judgment and knowledge and have not been influenced to any extent whatsoever by any representations or statements made by or on behalf of the other party regarding any matters dealt with herein or incidental hereto.

13.02 The Company and the Consultant further acknowledge and declare that they will each have carefully considered and understand the terms contained in the agreement including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Consultant's rights upon termination and the restrictions on the Consultant after termination, and acknowledge and agree that the said terms of this agreement and rights and restrictions upon termination are mutually fair and equitable, and that they execute this agreement voluntarily and of their own free will.


14.      INDEPENDENT ADVICE

14.0 The Consultant has been asked to obtain independent legal advice before signing this agreement and the Consultant represents by signing this agreement that he has obtained such advice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) Limited.  
Per:    
  ) C/S

)  
Don Harris, Chairman    
     



Art Cowie, President    
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED    
     
in the presence of: )  
  )  

)  
Name: Anne Kennedy    
   
    KIM NOBLE HART
Address: Suite 500-666 Burrard St., Vancouver B.C. (D.B.A. “Hart Ventures”)
Occupation: Consultant    

 
EX-8 10 exhibit8.htm LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 8
  List of Subsidiaries Country of Incorporation
     
1. SafeSpending Inc U.S. (Arizona)
     
2. Horsepower Broadcasting Network (HBN) International Ltd. Canada
     
3. Racing Unified Network (RUN) Inc Canada

 


EX-12.1 11 exhibit12-1.htm SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 12-1

Exhibit 12.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Art Cowie, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Sungold International Holdings Corp., certify that;

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Sungold International Holdings Corp;
 

2.
Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;
 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
 
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
 
  a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  c)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
  a)
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 17, 2004 /s/ Art Cowie 
Art Cowie
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer


EX-12.2 12 exhibit12-2.htm SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Sungold International Holdings Corp. - Exhibit 12-2

EXHIBIT 12.2


CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the annual report of Sungold International Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Art Cowie, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

  1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
     
  2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
     
Date: March 17, 2004 /s/ Art Cowie 
Art Cowie
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer


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