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<R> As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2003 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM SB-2 - FIRST AMENDMENT REGISTRATION STATEMENT HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP. NEVADA 5810 98 - 0379351 (State of incorporation) (Primary Standard Industrial (IRS Employer Identification #) HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP. Garrett Sutton, Esq.
Washington, DC 20549
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
Classification Code)
Suite #219 10654 Whyte Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6E 2A7
(780) 288-0742
(Address, Zip Code and Telephone Number
of Principal Executive Offices)
Sutton Lawrence LLP
4745 Caughlin Parkway, Ste. 200
Reno, Nevada 89509
(775) 824-0300
(Name, address and telephone
number of agent for service)
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If this Form is filed to register additional common stock for an offering under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed under Rule 462(c) of the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed under Rule 462(d) of the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ] If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made under Rule 434, please check the following box. []
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE |
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Securities |
Amount To Be |
Offering Price Per Share |
Aggregate Offering |
Registration |
Common Stock: |
1,900,000 shares |
$0.15 |
$285,000 |
$71.25 |
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WE HEREBY AMEND THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL WE SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON DATES AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING UNDER SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
Shares of Common Stock
No Minimum - 1,900,000 Maximum
Before this offering, there has been no public market for the common stock.
We are offering up to a total of 1,900,000 shares of common stock on a best efforts, no minimum, 1,900,000 shares maximum. The offering price is $0.15 per share. There is no minimum number of shares that we have to sell. There will be no escrow account. We will immediately use all money received from the offering and there will be no refunds. The offering will be for a period of no more than 90 days from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 90 days if we so choose to do so.
We are a development stage company, with no assets, revenue, experience in the proposed line of business, or capital, and our plan of operations is to establish up to two juice-smoothie stores. We do not consider ourselves a blank-check company and we have no intention of entering into a business combination for the next twelve months.
Brett McMullin our sole officer and director, will be the only person offering or selling our shares.
INVESTING IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES RISKS. SEE "RISK FACTORS" STARTING AT PAGE 2.
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Price Per Share |
Aggregate Offering Price |
Maximum Proceeds to Us |
Common Stock |
$0.15 |
$285,000 |
$249,500 |
There is no minimum number of shares that must be sold in this offering. Because there is no minimum number of shares that has to be sold in this offering, there is no assurance that we will achieve the proceeds level described in the above table. After deducting the expenses of the offering of $35,500 we will receive maximum proceeds of $249,500.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence.
The date of this prospectus is ______________________.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page No. |
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY |
1 |
CORPORATE BACKGROUND |
1 |
THE OFFERING |
1 |
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA |
1 |
RISK FACTORS |
2 |
3 |
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DIVIDEND POLICY |
3 |
PRICE RANGE OF SECURITIES |
3 |
DILUTION |
3 |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL |
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COMPANY OVERVIEW |
5 |
PLAN OF OPERATIONS IN GENERAL |
5 |
BUSINESS |
6 |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS |
8 |
THE PRODUCTS |
8 |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
9 |
MANAGEMENT |
9 |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
9 |
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS |
9 |
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDER |
9 |
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS |
10 |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES |
10 |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION |
12 |
LEGAL MATTERS |
12 |
EXPERTS |
12 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
We were incorporated on April 1, 2002 under the laws of the State of Nevada and have never commenced operations, nor have we generated any revenue and are still a development stage corporation. We have no current business. We are a development stage company, with no assets, revenue, experience in the proposed line of business, or capital, and a deficit of $2,024 since our inception. Our plan of operations is to establish up to two juice-smoothie stores. There can be no assurance that our common stock will ever develop a market. Our principal executive offices are located at Suite 219 10654 Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, and our telephone number is (780) 288-0742.
Common stock offered |
Up to 1,900,000 shares |
Common stock outstanding |
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Use of Proceeds |
Working capital, construction of restaurants and advertising |
Symbol |
None |
Risk Factors |
The shares of common stock offered involve a high degree of risk and immediate substantial dilution See "Risk Factors" and "Dilution" |
Term of offering |
90 days from the effectiveness of this Prospectus |
The following summary financial data should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Consolidated Financial Statements, including Notes, included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The statement of operations data for the period from inception to August 31, 2002 and the consolidated balance sheet dated August 31, 2002 come from our audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The consolidated statement of operations data for the period inception to August 31, 2002 come from our audited financial statements for those years, which are included in this Prospectus. The statement of operations data for the period ended November 30, 2002 and the consolidated balance sheet dated November 30, 2002 come from our unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended November 30, 2002 included elsewhere in this Prospectus. These statements include all adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations at that date and for such periods. The operating results for the periods ended August 31, 2002 and November 30, 2002 do not necessarily indicate the results to be expected for the full year or for any future period.
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
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August 31, 2002 |
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Assets: |
$1,976 |
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Liabilities - Accrued Expenses |
$2,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
$2,000 |
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Stockholder Equity: |
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Additional Paid-In Capital |
50 |
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Accumulated Deficit |
(2,024) |
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Total Stockholder Equity |
(24) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholder Equity |
$1,976 |
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Prospective investors in the shares offered should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to the other information appearing in the Prospectus.
In order to continue as a going concern, we need operating capital. We have nominal assets and no current operations with which to create operating capital. We are seeking to raise capital through this offering, but, since there is no minimum amount of capital which must be raised in this offering, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising operating capital. If we are not able to raise operating capital, we may not be able to put our plan of operations into play, and investors participating in this offering may lose their entire investment.
Our management has never established or managed a fast food restaurant or chain of fast food restaurants before, and has no experience.
If we are unsuccessful in developing a market for our stock, then it will be difficult for investors to establish a value for their stock and to eventually sell their shares and recover their investment.
The juice bar industry is highly competitive with respect to price, service, location and food quality, and there are many well-established competitors. Certain factors, such as substantial price discounting, increased food, labor and benefits costs and the availability of experienced management and hourly employees may adversely affect the fast food restaurant industry in general and us in particular. We will compete with a large number of national and regional juice bar and smoothie chains, most of which are franchises. Most of the potential competitors which own juice bar chains have financial resources superior to ours, so there can be no assurance that our projected income will not be affected by our competition.
Each of our proposed restaurants will be subject to regulation by federal agencies and to licensing and regulation by provincial and local health, sanitation, safety, fire and other departments. Difficulties or failures in obtaining any required licensing or approval could result in delays or cancellations in the opening of new restaurants.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
The estimated gross proceeds of this offering are $285,000. After deduction of estimated offering expenses of $35,000, the estimated proceeds of the offering are $249,500. The following table shows our use of proceeds if 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and/or 100% of the shares are sold.
Further, there can be no assurance that any shares will be sold in this offering.
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25% |
50% |
75% |
100% |
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Construction of prototype restaurant and equipment |
75,000 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
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Advertising |
25,000 |
50,000 |
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Working capital |
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Totals |
71,250 |
142,500 |
213,750 |
285,000 |
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The allocation of the net proceeds of the offering set forth above represents our best estimates based upon our current plans and certain assumptions regarding industry and general economic conditions and our future revenues and expenditures.
We will need a minimum of $75,000 to satisfy our cash requirements for the next twelve months. In addition, the first $35,500 raised from this offering will be devoted towards the expenses of this offering.
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If offering proceeds are inadequate to pay the offering expenses we will proceed as follows:
We will attempt to secure a loan from our director to cover the discrepancy.
If only 10% of the offering is sold we will proceed as follows:
If 25% of the offering is sold we will proceed as follows:
If 50% of the offering is sold we will proceed as follows:
If 75% of the offering is sold we will proceed as follows:
If 100% of the offering is sold we will proceed as follows:
If any of these factors change, we may find it necessary or advisable to reallocate some of the proceeds within the above-described categories. Working capital includes payroll, office expenses and supplies, insurance, and other general expenses. None of the proceeds are allocated to officer's salaries, or payments to any directors or affiliates.
Proceeds not immediately required for the purposes described above will be invested temporarily, pending their application as described above, in short-term Canadian government securities, short-term bank certificates of deposit, money market funds or other investment grade, short-term, interest-bearing instruments.
Construction of Restaurant.
Our principal expense shall be the construction of a prototype restaurant. We intend to lease an appropriate location for the restaurant. The construction will consist of making appropriate leasehold improvements in order to transform the location into a juice-smoothie store in keeping with the Highland theme. The proceeds of the offering allotted for under the category "Construction of prototype restaurant" includes the following:
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Our common stock is not listed or quoted at the present time, and there is no present public market for our common stock. There can be no assurance that a public market for our common stock will ever develop.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
Our lack of an operating history
DILUTION
As of November 30, 2002, our net tangible book value was $0, or $0 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value is the aggregate amount of our tangible assets less our total liabilities. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets less our total liabilities, divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. After giving effect to the sale of 1,900,000 shares at an offering price of $0.15 per share of common stock, our net tangible book value as of the closing of this offering would increase from $0 to $0.07 per share. This represents an immediate increase in the net tangible book value of $0.07 per share to current shareholders, and immediate dilution of $0.08 per share to new investors, as illustrated in the following table:
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Public offering price per share of common stock |
$0.15 |
Net tangible book value per share before offering |
$0 |
Increase per share attributable to new investors |
$0.07 |
Net tangible book value per share after offering |
$0.07 |
Dilution per share to new investors |
$0.08 |
Percentage dilution |
53% |
The following table summarizes, both before the offering and after the offering, assuming the sale of all 1,900,000 shares in this offering, a comparison of the number of shares purchased, the percentage of shares purchased, the total consideration paid, the percentage of total consideration paid, and the average price per share paid by the existing stockholder and by new investors.
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Number of Shares Purchased |
Total Consideration Paid |
Percentage of Shares Purchased |
Percentage of Total Consideration |
Average Price Per Share |
Existing Investors |
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New Investors |
1,900,000 |
$ 285,000 |
49.4% |
99.3% |
$0.15 |
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The following table shows the estimated dilution if only 10% of gross proceeds of this offering are received. As of November 30, 2002, our net tangible book value was $0, or $0 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value is the aggregate amount of our tangible assets less our total liabilities. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets less our total liabilities, divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. After giving effect to the sale of 190,000 shares at an offering price of $0.15 per share of common stock, our net tangible book value as of the closing of this offering would increase from $0 to $0.01 per share. This represents an immediate increase in the net tangible book value of $0.01 per share to current shareholders, and immediate dilution of $0.14 per share to new investors, as illustrated in the following table:
$ 0.15 |
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Net tangible book value per share before offering |
$ 0.00 |
Increase per share attributable to new investors |
$ 0.01 |
Net tangible book value per share after offering |
$ 0.01 |
Dilution per share to new investors |
$ 0.14 |
Percentage dilution |
93% |
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The following table shows the estimated dilution if only 25% of gross proceeds of this offering are received. As of November 30, 2002, our net tangible book value was $0, or $0 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value is the aggregate amount of our tangible assets less our total liabilities. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets less our total liabilities, divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. After giving effect to the sale of 475,000 shares at an offering price of $0.15 per share of common stock, our net tangible book value as of the closing of this offering would increase from $0 to $0.03 per share. This represents an immediate increase in the net tangible book value of $0.03 per share to current shareholders, and immediate dilution of $0.12 per share to new investors, as illustrated in the following table:
$ 0.15 |
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Net tangible book value per share before offering |
$ 0.00 |
Increase per share attributable to new investors |
$ 0.03 |
Net tangible book value per share after offering |
$ 0.03 |
Dilution per share to new investors |
$ 0.12 |
Percentage dilution |
80% |
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The following table summarizes, both before the offering and after the offering, assuming the sale of only 475,000 shares in this offering, a comparison of the number of shares purchased, the percentage of shares purchased, the total consideration paid, the percentage of total consideration paid, and the average price per share paid by the existing stockholder and by new investors.
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Number of Shares Purchased |
Total Consideration Paid |
Percentage of Shares Purchased |
Percentage of Total Consideration |
Average Price Per Share |
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Existing Investors |
1,950,000 |
$ 1,950 |
80.41% |
2.7% |
$ .001 |
New Investors |
475,000 |
$ 71,250 |
19.59% |
97.3% |
$ 0.15 |
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$ 0.15 |
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Net tangible book value per share before offering |
$ 0.00 |
Increase per share attributable to new investors |
$ 0.05 |
Net tangible book value per share after offering |
$ 0.05 |
Dilution per share to new investors |
$ 0.10 |
Percentage dilution |
66% |
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The following table shows the estimated dilution if only 75% of gross proceeds of this offering are received. As of November 30, 2002, our net tangible book value was $0, or $0 per share of common stock. Net tangible book value is the aggregate amount of our tangible assets less our total liabilities. Net tangible book value per share represents our total tangible assets less our total liabilities, divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding. After giving effect to the sale of 1,425,000 shares at an offering price of $0.15 per share of common stock, our net tangible book value as of the closing of this offering would increase from $0 to $0.06 per share. This represents an immediate increase in the net tangible book value of $0.06 per share to current shareholders, and immediate dilution of $0.09 per share to new investors, as illustrated in the following table:
$ 0.15 |
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Net tangible book value per share before offering |
$ 0.00 |
Increase per share attributable to new investors |
$ 0.06 |
Net tangible book value per share after offering |
$ 0.06 |
Dilution per share to new investors |
$ 0.9 |
Percentage dilution |
60% |
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The following table summarizes, both before the offering and after the offering, assuming the sale of only 1,425,000 shares in this offering, a comparison of the number of shares purchased, the percentage of shares purchased, the total consideration paid, the percentage of total consideration paid, and the average price per share paid by the existing stockholder and by new investors.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes, appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus.
We were incorporated on April 1, 2002 under the laws of the State of Nevada and have never commenced operations, nor have we generated any revenue and are still a development stage corporation. We have no current business. We are a development stage company, with no assets, revenue, experience in the proposed line of business, or capital, and a deficit of $4,045 since our inception. Our plan of operations is to establish up to two juice-smoothie stores in Edmonton, Alberta. There can be no assurance that our common stock will ever develop a market. Our principal executive offices are located at Suite 219 10654 Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, and our telephone number is (780) 288-0742.
PLAN OF OPERATIONS-IN GENERAL
We presently have no cash with which to satisfy any future cash requirements. We will need a minimum of $75,000 from this offering after the deduction of offering expenses of $35,500 to satisfy our cash requirements for the next 12 months. With this minimum capital, we intend to establish our first prototype fast food restaurant, using the Highland theme. The extent we will proceed with our proposed plan of operations will depend entirely on the amount raised in the offering. For greater detail on our plan of operations in relation to the dollar amount raised in the offering, please see the detailed breakdown under the heading "Use of Proceeds." Our plan of operations is as follows:
In addition, Ms. McMullin will be paid a salary of $2,000 per month once operations commence. Initially, the managerial duties will be done by Ms. McMullin, our sole director and officer. As revenue is generated we will consider hiring a part time manager.
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We will not be able to operate if we do not obtain adequate equity financing. If we do not receive the minimum financing required to put our business plan into operation, we will first seek to obtain a market for our common stock, and then attempt to raise the minimum capital required through private placements of our common stock or borrowing from our principals. We will also delay the commencement of operations until sufficient capital has been raised. We will not commence construction of the prototype store or the purchase of any assets until a minimum of $110,000 is raised. The offering will be for a period of 90 days from the effective date of this prospectus and may be extended for an additional 90 days if we choose to do so. If we do not raise a minimum of $110,000 by the end of the offering period, or any extension thereof, we will consider a markedly smaller scale prototype store or stand alone kiosk or stand location within a shopping mall. We do not intend to abandon the project. If we do abandon the project, no funds will be returned to the investors. We have no current material commitments. We depend upon capital to be derived from this offering and future financing activities such as subsequent offerings of our stock. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising the capital we require.
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We anticipate that the cost of development of a prototype juicebar will be up to $50,000, and intend to develop at least two prototype stores, at an expected cost of $100,000. We do not expect any additional research and development of any products, nor do we expect to incur any research and development costs. We do not expect the purchase of plant or any significant equipment, except for the initial purchase of juicers, refrigerators and blenders for the prototype stores, and we do anticipate hiring at least 5 minimum wage employees and two full-time managers to run the prototype stores. We have generated no revenue since our inception.
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If we raise 50% or greater of our proposed offering, we will set aside funds for the development of a second prototype store. The decision to commence the construction of a second prototype location will not take place until our first location is generating revenue. We will follow the same plan of operations for the second location as used for the fist store subject to any improvements or modifications incorporated from the process of creating the first location.
We are still considered to be a development stage company, with no significant revenue, and are dependent upon the raising of capital through placement of our common stock. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising the capital we require through the sale of our common stock.
We have no current operations at the present time. Our business plan is to establish up to two juice stores, featuring the popular "smoothie" or blended fruit drinks, with an emphasis on good health and fast service. We initially plan to locate the juice stores in Edmonton, Alberta. If the Edmonton stores are successful, we hope to locate stores in the cities of Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary. The proceeds of this offering will only be used for the Edmonton stores. The stores will be located in areas of the city which have high street pedestrian traffic, as opposed to malls and shopping centres. The size of each store will be approximately 600 to 1,000 square feet, and will have a counter, seating area, small kitchen area with cash register, juicer, refrigerator/freezer, and blenders. We intend to compete against other juice store chains by establishing name recognition and providing better than average customer service. We have no proprietary formulas for our juice drinks. They will consist of a combination of fresh fruit, juices, non fat yogurt, and sherbets, and there are no secret recipes. The core of our business will be our smoothies, but we will also sell health snacks, such as high protein health food bars. Our plan of operations includes the intention to offer quality products with high perceived value; fast and friendly customer service; to develop a strong brand image and to target an attractive demographic segment of adults, ages 20 through 50. All of these operations are planned operations at the present time, as we have no actual business, other than the formation of our business plan and this offering.
Upon completion of the offering, we anticipate generating revenue within 60 to 90 days.
Juice Store Operations.
All of the planned operations described in this Prospectus depend on our raising a sufficient amount of capital to dedicate financial resources to each element of our business plan. There can be no assurance that any capital at all will be raised from this offering, but if significant capital is raised, resources will be devoted to ensure that each of our restaurants which we plan to develop will offer the highest quality food and service. Emphasis will be placed on delivering quality ingredients to each restaurant, that restaurant food production systems will be continuously developed and improved, and all employees will be dedicated to delivering consistently high quality food and service. We will standardize the specifications for the preparation and service of our food, the conduct and appearance of our employees, and the maintenance and repair of our premises. Each Highland restaurant will be operated by a company-employed manager who normally will receiv e a minimum of three weeks of management training, which will include "classroom" training.
The restaurant manager will be responsible for the operation of the restaurants, including product quality, food handling safety, cleanliness, service, inventory, cash control and the conduct and appearance of employees. We will establish a performance bonus system to award managers at all levels with bonus compensation based on profit achievement. We will employ a point of sale computerized reporting and cash register system for our restaurants, which provides points of sale transaction data and accumulates marketing information. Sales data will be collected and analyzed by management.
Planned Advertising and Promotion.
As part of our plan of operations, which is dependent upon the raising of sufficient capital, we plan to engage in a marketing program, both before and after the opening of each restaurant location, and on an ongoing basis, to build the brand name, "Highland." We will emphasize local, low cost advertising on cable television and radio in the Edmonton area. This will be combined with a direct mail campaign in the area.
Expenditures
Properties.
We do not lease or own any real property. Our office space is an office sharing arrangement being provided as an accommodation to us by a business associate of Ms. McMullin where we can receive mail and perform other minimal corporate functions. This arrangement provides us with the office space necessary to take care of necessary paper work and telephone, fax and mailing facilities. The terms of the office sharing arrangement are such that we are permitted to use the office space for minimal corporate functions free of charge, however, once we commence operations it will be necessary for us to seek our own appropriate individual office space. Management believes suitable office space will be available when it is needed. Suitable office space will include 600 square feet of space with necessary telephone and Internet hook-ups. We may also consider building a small office in the store location. We have a website at the address www.highlandsmoothies.com. We own the Internet domain names www.highlandsmoothies.biz and www.highlandsmoothies.com.
Employees.
As of December 31, 2002, we have no employees. Brett McMullin, our President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director devotes approximately 20 hours per week to company activities. We have no written employment contracts.
Competition.
The juice bar industry is highly competitive with respect to price, service, location and food quality, and there are many well-established competitors. Certain factors, such as substantial price discounting, increased food, labor and benefits costs and the availability of experienced management and hourly employees may adversely affect the fast food restaurant industry in general and us in particular. We will compete with a large number of national and regional juice bar and smoothie chains, most of which are franchises. Most of the potential competitors which own juice bar chains have financial resources superior to ours, so there can be no assurance that our projected income will not be affected by our competition. We expect this competition to increase. Companies such as Jugo Juice Company are expected to be competitors of Highland.
Each Highland restaurant will be subject to regulation by federal agencies and to licensing and regulation by provincial and local health, sanitation, safety, fire and other departments. Difficulties or failures in obtaining any required licensing or approval could result in delays or cancellations in the opening of new restaurants. The estimated time frames below are based on our discussion with the applicable department of the City of Edmonton and may in actual fact take longer than estimated. For example, we will apply for permits for leasehold improvements for each Highland store, which usually take approximately 30 days. In addition, we will apply for a permit with the local health department, a process which usually takes from 10-14 days. The steps to obtain licensing for each store are as follows: First, we must lease the store location, then apply for a business license. This will be done within one week after the lease is signed. We ex pect to be granted the business license immediately upon application and payment of the license fee. We will next apply for permits for our leasehold improvements, which should take approximately one month to be approved, after which time we will construct the improvements, which construction should take approximately two months. Then we will apply for a health permit. This requires an inspection of our facilities, which we estimate will take approximately 14 days.
We will also be subject to the employment standards act of the province of Alberta and various other provincial laws governing such matters as minimum wages, overtime and other working conditions. The majority of our employees will be paid at rates related to the provincial minimum wage and increases in the minimum wage will increase our labor costs.
We will be subject to certain guidelines, codes and regulations which require restaurants to provide full and equal access to persons with physical disabilities. We will also be subject to various evolving federal, provincial and local environmental laws governing, among other things emissions to the air, discharge to waters and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous and no-hazardous substances and wastes.
This Prospectus contains forward-looking statements. Our expectation of results and other forward-looking statements contained in this Prospectus involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected are the following: business conditions and general economic conditions; competitive factors, such as pricing and marketing efforts; and the pace and success of product research and development. These and other factors may cause expectations to differ.
We intend to offer fresh juice and blended "smoothie" fruit drinks, as well as health conscious snacks. We will offer six vitamin supplements, one of which will be offered free with each smoothie. These vitamin supplements may include the following:
We intend to offer fresh squeezed orange juice, lemonade, carrot juice, and a special detoxification complex of beet, carrot, celery, and cucumber juice.
We will offer combinations of freshly blended strawberries, bananas, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, mangoes, and oranges, blended with orange, peach, apple, and/or cranberry juice, in different combinations, or made to order by the customer.
We may also acquire juice concentrates from a company such as Juice Bar Solutions of Novato, California. The juice concentrate would be used in combination with our fresh juice products.
We are not subject to any pending litigation, legal proceedings or claims.
Executive Officers, Key Employees and Directors
The members of our Board of Directors serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until their successors have been elected. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
Our current executive officers, key employees and directors are:
Name |
Age |
Position |
Brett McMullin |
24 |
President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
Brett McMullin is our the current President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director and has been since our inception.
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Since October 2001, Ms. McMullin has been a freelance business assistant and administrator. Her duties have included making travel arrangements, appointment scheduling, couriers/mail, expense reports, office supplies, filing, preparing corporate documents, word processing and general office duties.
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From March 2000 to October 2001, Ms. McMullin was an administrative assistant at Mackenzie Financial Corporation (Marketing Office), where her duties included reception, couriers/mail, co-op marketing processing, expense reports, marketing packet mail outs, office supplies/suppliers, inventory, office invoice processing, preparing reports, GM Place Stadium executive suite administrator responsible for event tickets and catering.
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From 1999 to March 2000, Ms. McMullin was an administrative assistant for Sol Massage Therapy/ Gold's Health & Fitness, where she was responsible for reception, client scheduling, couriers/mail, pro shop sales and merchandising, processing of membership contracts and fees, nsf collections, data entry, word processing, customer service and general office duties.
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From 1996 to 1999, Ms. McMullin was a sales associate for The Aldo Group, where she was responsible for sales, merchandising, customer service, cashier, inventory control, shipping and receiving.
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From 1994 to 1996, Ms. McMullin was a receptionist for Legacy Bodysentials Manufacturing, where she handled reception, data entry, order filling, shipping and receiving
Ms. McMullin is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree by correspondence from Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, British Columbia.
We have made no provisions for cash compensation to our officers and directors. No salaries are being paid at the present time, and will not be paid unless and until there is available cash flow from operations to pay salaries. Ms. McMullin will not receive compensation accrued prior to the time we commence operations. There were no grants of options or SAR grants given to any executive officers during the last fiscal year.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
We have not entered into any employment agreements with any of our employees, and employment arrangements are all subject to the discretion of our board of directors.
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDER
The following table presents certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of December 31, 2002, by (I) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of common stock, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each Named Executive Officer and (iv) all directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, the person in the table has sole voting and investment power as to the shares shown.
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Name and |
Shares Beneficially Owned |
Percent |
Percent |
Brett McMullin |
1,950,000 |
100% |
51% |
Table is based on current outstanding shares of 1,950,000.
In connection with our incorporation on April 1, 2002, Brett McMullin was issued 1,950,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $0.001 per share, for consideration of $1,950 pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, to sophisticated persons (officers and directors) having superior access to all corporate and financial information. Under Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, Brett McMullin may be deemed to be our promoter. No other persons are known to Management that would be deemed to be promoters.
Our authorized capital stock consists of 25,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share. The following are the all of the material terms that apply to our holders of our common stock:
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They have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available if and when declared by our board of directors;
They are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs;
They do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights; and
They are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote.
Our legal counsel advises in an opinion attached to this prospectus as an exhibit that all shares of common stock which are the subject of this offering, when issued, will be fully paid for and non-assessable. We refer you to our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and the applicable statutes of the State of Nevada for a more complete description of the rights and liabilities of holders of our securities.
Non-cumulative Voting
Holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, voting for the election of directors, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if they so choose, and, in that event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any of our directors. After this offering is completed, the present stockholders will own approximately 51% of our outstanding shares.
As of the date of this Prospectus, we have not paid any cash dividends to stockholders. The declaration of any future cash dividend will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our earnings, if any, our capital requirements and financial position, our general economic conditions, and other pertinent conditions. It is our present intention not to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, but rather to reinvest earnings, if any, in our business operations.
After we complete this offering, we will not be required to furnish you with an annual report. Further, we will not voluntarily send you an annual report. We will be required to file reports with the SEC under section 15(d) of the Securities Act. The reports will be filed electronically. The reports we will be required to file are Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB, and 8-K. You may read copies of any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that will contain copies of the reports we file electronically. The address for the Internet site is www.sec.gov.
We have not yet appointed a stock transfer agent for our securities. We intend to appoint a stock transfer agent before effectiveness of this Prospectus.
Shares Eligible for Future Sale
Upon completion of this offering, we will have 3,850,000 shares of common stock outstanding. All shares sold in this offering will be freely transferable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. However, any share purchased by an affiliate (in general, a person who is in a control relationship with us), will be subject to the limitations of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.
Under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated with those of others) whose restricted shares have been fully paid for and meet the rule's one year holding provisions, including persons who maybe deemed our affiliates, may sell restricted securities in broker's transactions or directly to market makers, provided the number of shares sold in any three month period is not more than the greater of 1% of the total shares of common stock then outstanding or the average weekly trading volume for the four calendar week period immediately prior to each such sale. After restricted securities have been fully paid for and held for two years, restricted securities may be sold by persons who are not our affiliates without regard to volume limitations. Restricted securities held by affiliates must continue, even after the two year holding period, to be sold in brokers' transactions or directly to market makers subject to the limitations desc ribed above.
Prior to this offering, no public market has existed for our shares of common stock.
The shares shall be offered on a self underwritten basis in the State of New York and to qualified investors outside the U.S.
The offering is self underwritten. We will offer the shares directly to investors through our officer Brett McMullin, who will offer the shares by prospectus and sales literature, to friends, former business associates and contacts, and by direct mail to investors who have indicated an interest in us. The offering is a self underwritten offering, which means that it does not involve the participation of an underwriter or broker.
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Ms. McMullin will receive no commission from the sale of any shares. Ms. McMullin will not register as a broker-dealer under Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in reliance upon Rule 3a4-1. Rule 3a4-1 sets forth those conditions under which a person associated with an issuer may participate in the offering of the issuer's securities and not be deemed to be a broker-dealer. The conditions are that:
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Ms. McMullin is not subject to disqualification, is not being compensated, and is not associated with a broker-dealer. Ms. McMullin is and will continue to be one of our directors at the end of the offering and has not been during the last twelve months and is currently not a broker/dealer or associated with a broker/dealer. Ms. McMullin has not during the last twelve months and will not in the next twelve months offer or sell securities for another corporation.
There is no minimum offering, no escrow will be used for this offering, and no funds will be returned to investors. Funds received may used by us in our discretion.
The offering of the shares shall terminate no later than 90 days months after the effectiveness of this Prospectus.
We reserve the right to reject any subscription in whole or in part, or to allot to any prospective investor less than the number of shares subscribed for by such investor.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the common stock offered will be passed upon for us by Sutton Lawrence LLP, of Reno, Nevada.
EXPERTS
Our Financial Statements for the period from inception to August 31, 2002 included in this Prospectus and elsewhere in the Registration Statement have been audited by Malone & Bailey PLLC, Independent Certified Public Accountants, as set forth in his reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports, given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement on Form SB-2 under Securities Act of 1933, as amended with respect to the securities. This Prospectus, which forms a part of the registration statements, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement as permitted by applicable SEC rules and regulations. Statements in this Prospectus about any contract, agreement or other document are not necessarily complete.
The registration statement may be inspected without charge and copies may be obtained at prescribed rates at the SEC's public reference facilities at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street NW, Room 1024, Washington, DC 20549, or on the Internet at http://www.sec.gov.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our fiscal year end is August 31. We will provide audited financial statements to our stockholders on an annual basis. The statements will be prepared by an Independent Certified Public Accountant.
Our audited financial statement from inception to August 31, 2002 and unaudited financial statements dated November 30, 2002 immediately follow:
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Highland Clan Creations Corp.
(A Development Stage Company)
Vancouver BC, Canada
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Highland Clan Creations Corp. as of August 31, 2002, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the period from April 1, 2002 (Inception) through August 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Highland Clan Creations Corp. as of August 31, 2002, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from April 1, 2002 (Inception) through August 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Malone & Bailey, PLLC
Houston, Texas
www.malone-bailey.com
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEET
August 31, 2002
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2002 |
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash |
$ 1,976 |
Total current assets |
$ 1,976 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accrued expenses |
$ 2,000 |
Total current liabilities |
2,000 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT): |
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, |
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Additional paid in capital |
50 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage |
(2,024) |
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) |
(24) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
$ 1,976 |
See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Period From April 1, 2002 (Inception) through August 31, 2002
2002 |
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General and administrative |
$ 2,024 |
Net loss |
$ (2,024) |
Net loss per share: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ (0.00) |
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic and diluted |
1,950,000 |
See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
For the Period from April 1, 2002 (Inception) through August 31, 2002
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-In Capital |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage |
Total |
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Shares |
Amount |
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Issuance of common stock for cash |
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Net Loss |
- |
- |
- |
(2,024) |
(2,024) |
Balance, August 31, 2002 |
1,950,000 |
$1,950 |
$ 50 |
$ (2,024) |
$ (24) |
See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Period from April 1, 2002 (Inception) through August 31, 2002
2002 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
$ (2,024) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: |
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Changes in current assets and liabilities: |
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Accrued expenses |
2,000 |
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
(24) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Issuance of common stock |
2,000 |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
1,976 |
Cash, beg. of period |
- |
Cash, end of period |
$ 1,976 |
See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of business. Highland Clan Creations Corp. ("Highland") was incorporated in Nevada on April 1, 2002, to establish a chain of juice-smoothie stores.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accrued expenses consist of unbilled professional expenses.
Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. A valuation allowance is provided for the amount of deferred tax assets that, based on available evidence, are not expected to be realized.
Basic loss per share has been calculated based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Highland does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
Highland has not yet realized income as of the date of this report, no provision for income taxes has been made. At August 31, 2002 a deferred tax asset has not been recorded due to Highland's lack of operations to provide income to use the net operating loss carryover of $2,000 that expires in years 2022.
At inception, Highland issued 1,950,000 shares of stock to its founding shareholders for cash.
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Highland neither owns nor leases any real or personal property. An officer has provided office services without charge. Such costs are immaterial to the financial statements and accordingly are not reflected herein.
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UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2002
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEET
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See notes to interim condensed financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended November 30, 2002 (unaudited)
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See notes to interim condensed financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS CORP.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended November 30, 2002 (unaudited)
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See notes to interim condensed financial statements.
HIGHLAND CLAN CREATIONS, CORP.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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PART II. INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The only statute, charter provision, bylaw, contract, or other arrangement under which any controlling person, director or officer of Highland is insured or indemnified in any manner against any liability which he may incur in his capacity as such, is as follows:
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The general effect of the foregoing is to indemnify a control person, officer or director from liability, thereby making Highland responsible for any expenses or damages incurred by such control person, officer or director in any action brought against them based on their conduct in such capacity, provided they did not engage in fraud or criminal activity.
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Indemnification
Nevada Revised States, Chapter 28 contains similar provisions to our Articles and Bylaws.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The estimated expenses of the offering (assuming all shares are sold), all of which are to be paid by Highland, are as follows:
SEC Registration Fee |
$ 100.00 |
State Taxes |
0.00 |
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ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
During the past three years, Highland has sold the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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Name and Address |
Date |
Shares |
Consideration |
Brett R. McMullin |
August 29, 2002 |
1,950,000 |
Cash of $1,950 |
We issued the foregoing restricted shares of common stock to Ms. McMullin under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Ms. McMullin is a sophisticated investor, is an officer and director of the company, and was in possession of all material information relating to the company. Further, no commissions were paid to anyone in connection with the sale of the shares and no general solicitation was made to anyone.
The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-B. All Exhibits have been previously filed unless otherwise noted.
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Exhibit No. |
Document Description |
3.1 |
Articles of Incorporation |
3.2 |
Bylaws |
4.1 |
Specimen Stock Certificate. |
5.1 |
Opinion of Sutton Lawrence LLP, regarding the legality of the Securities being registered. |
Opinion of Sutton Lawrence LLP, regarding the legality of the Securities being registered. |
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23.1 |
Consent of Malone & Bailey PLLC, Certified Public Accountants. |
Consent of Malone & Bailey PLLC, Certified Public Accountants. |
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23.2 |
Consent of Sutton Lawrence LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1) |
23.2.1 |
Consent of Sutton Lawrence LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1.1) |
*99.1 |
Subscription Agreement. |
* Filed in the Form SB-2 Registration Statement dated November 12, 2002 |
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, Highland has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by Highland of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of Highland in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Highland will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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We, the undersigned, hereby undertake:
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, Highland certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing of this Form SB-2 Registration Statement and has duly caused this Form SB-2 Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Edmonton, Canada on this 28th day of January, 2003.
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BY: /s/ Brett R. McMullin
Brett R. McMullin
President, Treasurer, Secretary and a
member of the Board of Directors
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Form SB-2 Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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Title |
Date |
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President, Treasurer, Secretary, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and member of Board of Directors |
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Sutton Lawrence LLP |
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Garrett Sutton(1) (1) Also licensed in California |
4745 Caughlin Parkway Tel: (775) 824-0300 |
One Utah Center Tel: (801) 355 6200 |
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Reply to: Reno Office |
January 28, 2003
Board of Directors
Highland Clan Creations Corp.
C/o 3301-1009 Expo Boulevard
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V6Z 2V9
Re: Registration Statement on Form SB-2 - File No. 333-101133
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as your counsel in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Securities Act"), and the sale by Highland Clan Creations Corp, a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), of an aggregate of 1,900,000 shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock" or the "Shares").
This opinion is delivered in accordance with the requirements of Items 601(b)(5) and (23) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act.
In connection with this opinion, we have examined and are familiar with originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of (i) the Registration Statement on Form SB-2, relating to the Shares, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act on November 12, 2002 (together with all exhibits thereto, the "Registration Statement"), (ii) the first amended Registration Statement on Form SB2\A to be filed with the Commission on January 28, 2003 (the "Second Amended Registration Statement"), (iii) the Charter of the Company, as amended, (iv) the Articles of Incorporation of the Company in effect as of the date hereof (v) the Bylaws of the Company in effect as of the date hereof, (vi) resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company relating to the issuance and sale of the Shares, the filing of the Registration Statement, adopted at a meeting on October 12, 2002, and (vii) a specimen of the certificates representing the Shares. We have al so examined such other documents, certificates and records as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for the opinion set forth below.
In rendering this opinion, we have relied upon our review of documentation representing the transactions involving the transfer of the shares and certain other applicable documents pertaining to the status of the Company and its common stock that were furnished to us by the Company. We have also received oral representations made by certain officers and affiliates of the Company.
In our examination, we have assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified, conformed or photocopies, and the authenticity of the originals of such copies. As to any facts material to this opinion which we did not independently establish or verify, we have relied upon oral or written statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Company and others.
Members of our firm working with respect to the Company are admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nevada and the State of California and to practice federal law of the United States of America, and we do not express any opinion as to the laws of any other jurisdiction or any other applicable law or regulation.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Shares to be issued by the Company in the offering, described in the Registration Statement and the First Amended Registration Statement, have been duly and validly authorized for issuance, and, upon issuance and delivery of the Shares, the Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission as Exhibit 5.1.1 to Form SB-2, and its incorporation by reference as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or under the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
This opinion letter is rendered as of the date first written above. This law firm expressly disclaims any obligation to advise you of facts, circumstances, events or developments which hereafter may be brought to our attention and which may alter, affect or modify this opinion. This opinion is expressly limited to the matters stated herein, and this law firm makes no opinion, express or implied, as to any other matters relating to the Company or its securities.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Sutton Lawrence LLP
SUTTON LAWRENCE LLP
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated September 7, 2002 in this Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of Highland Clan Creations, Inc.
We also consent to the references to us under the heading "Experts" in such Document.
January 20, 2003
Malone & Bailey, PLLC
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Malone & Bailey, PLLC
Houston, Texas