-----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, WNDIWdPvgpgJ9gLHucrtg3LOMV8rvSBDMSN4Fn+QiQynF1XcPSW/EgIbXJDfDNhH mc9AXj4ayRvrZLnqNXTkWQ== 0000950124-07-001020.txt : 20070222 0000950124-07-001020.hdr.sgml : 20070222 20070222172236 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-07-001020 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070216 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement FILED AS OF DATE: 20070222 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070222 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CATUITY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001109740 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES [7371] IRS NUMBER: 383518829 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30045 FILM NUMBER: 07643193 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2711 EAST JEFFERSON AVE CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48207 BUSINESS PHONE: 3135674348 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2711 EAST JEFFERSON AVE CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48207 8-K 1 k12661e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT, DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2007 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): Feb 16, 2007 Catuity Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-30045 38-3518829 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 300 Preston Ave., Suite 302 Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 979-0724 (Address of principal (Registrant's telephone number, executive offices) including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions. ( ) Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ( ) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ( ) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b), under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ( ) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c), under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT. On February 16, 2007 Catuity Inc. entered into a Consulting Agreement with Original Ink LLC, a company owned jointly by John Racine, Catuity's President and CEO, and his wife Victoria Platt to provide certain marketing services. The contract is valued at up to $8,000 for up to 120 hours of marketing consulting to be performed by Victoria Platt. The contract rate is significantly below market for similar services. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. CATUITY INC. (Registrant) By /s/ Debra Hoopes --------------------------- Debra Hoopes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: February 22, 2007 This document includes "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. This Act provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information so long as they identify these statements as forward-looking and provide meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the expected results. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this letter are forward looking. In some cases, they can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue," the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievement. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes liability for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: changes in currency exchange rates from period to period, inflation rates in the United States and Australia, recession, and other external economic factors over which the Company has no control; the timing and speed with which our major customers and prospects execute their plans for the use of our loyalty software and services; continued development of the Company's software products; competitive product and pricing pressures; use of internally developed software applications; patent and other litigation risks; the risk of key staff leaving the Company; the risk that major customers of the Company's products and services reduce their requirements or terminate their arrangements with the Company; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 1 EX-10.1 2 k12661exv10w1.txt CONSULTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CATUITY INC AND ORIGINAL INK LLC EXHIBIT NO. 10.1 STATEMENT OF WORK THIS STATEMENT OF WORK ("SOW") is made and entered into as of February 9, 2007 ("Effective Date") by and between Original Ink, LLC a Corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Catuity Inc. ("CATUITY"), a Delaware C Corporation. The professional services that are provided by Original Ink will be performed by Victoria Platt and governed by the terms and conditions set forth in this SOW. SERVICE FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS Included under this SOW are the activities described herein. Victoria Platt will work with CATUITY to complete the activities listed below. The intent of this contractor position is to act in a Marketing Consultant role and provide Marketing advise and direction to the Marketing Manager, National Sales Director and all members of the Sales team and other Catuity staff as needed. The role will deal primarily with the Marketing and Sales teams, but is in no way limited to those departments. Primary Job Duties - Create a one-page branding document that outlines the purpose and positioning of Catuity, the competitive marketplace and Catuity's key selling propositions - Build 4 to 5 case studies which highlight the success stories of Catuity clients. - Create 1-2 page sell sheets for each product offered by Catuity that includes a brief description of the product, key product benefits, key selling propositions, competitive differences, major customer objections, Catuity customer success stories and proposed sales script(s) - Execute a Needs Assessment for Phase II of the website; recommend next steps to achieve a goal of 40% of all sales leads coming from Catuity.com by Q3 2007. - Develop a templated webinar for Gift Cards and for Loyalty Programs - Assist in developing and executing promotional programs for the client and industry trade shows as specified by Catuity. - Assist in developing and executing follow-on contact strategies after completion of the base 30 day call strategy, to include content, frequency, media, sequencing - Provide marketing expertise and advice on other projects as needed. All deliverables are subject to a monthly review with Catuity staff. This position is for a part-time contractor. For Ms. Platt's services, CATUITY shall pay Original Ink in the following manner: a) CATUITY shall pay a fee of up to $8,000 for up to 120 hours for contract services outlined above within 30 days of invoice date. Ms. Platt will be required to work between 12 to 20 hours per week during the 3 month timeframe and should be available for phone and conference calls as needed. b) CATUITY will reimburse Original Ink for customary out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited to, travel costs, provided CATUITY has agreed to the same in writing prior to the expense being incurred. c) Deliverables within the OUTLINE may be added to the SOW, upon mutual agreement of Catuity and Original Ink, and as such will be billed at the same rate agreed upon in the SOW unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. All projects outside the scope of this SOW will be considered beyond the scope of the project. d) All additional consulting services and related expenses will be invoiced to CATUITY at least every twenty (20) business days. Original Ink is acting as a prime contractor and does not currently intend to partner with other service providers. Original Ink may have the right to include third parties, provided CATUITY agrees, as it sees necessary to complete the scope of this project as outlined in this SOW. In the event that Original Ink elects to utilize any third party, it will first seek the approval of CATUITY. Scheduling for delivery of the services being proposed in this SOW will begin upon the signing of this contract. The above consulting service rates are valid only if this SOW is signed on or before February 16, 2007 after which date the above-specified fee(s) shall be subject to change by CATUITY. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this SOW. CATUITY INC. ORIGINAL INK, LLC By: /s/ Debra Hoopes By: /s/ Victoria Platt ---------------------- ----------------------------- Debra Hoopes Victoria Platt SVP and CFO Principal 300 Preston Ave Suite 302 Charlottesville, VA 22902 Date: February 16, 2007 Date: February 16, 2007 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----