-----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, Ggy6YpSyhlRSMVLBABv6yLPhk4tGgtRVXfrICfiEzXBS1wPNdNulOTRg46u6KowE BOTwainTQLLzu3SrMrWITg== 0000897101-00-000296.txt : 20000411 0000897101-00-000296.hdr.sgml : 20000411 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000897101-00-000296 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000322 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20000329 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000908315 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL [5900] IRS NUMBER: 411622691 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1226 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22012 FILM NUMBER: 583521 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4200 DAHLBERG DR CITY: GOLDEN VALLEY STATE: MN ZIP: 55422-4837 BUSINESS PHONE: 6125208500 8-K 1 UNITED STATES 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): March 22, 2000 GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. ---------------------------- (Exact Name of Issuer as Specified in Charter) Minnesota 0-22012 41-1622691 --------- ------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction or (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification Number) 4200 Dahlberg Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55422-4837 ------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (612) 520-8500 -------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ITEM 5. Other Events On March 22, 2000, Grow Biz International, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of John L. Morgan as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, its Chairman of the Board and its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Morgan replaced K. Jeffrey Dahlberg, who resigned from his positions as a director, the Company's Chairman of the Board and its Chief Executive Officer effective March 22, 2000. In a private transaction occurring on March 22, 2000, Mr. Morgan and his associates acquired 700,000 shares of Company common stock, which represents approximately 13% of the outstanding Company stock, from Mr. Dahlberg for $7.00 per share. Upon his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Morgan entered into an employment agreement with the Company, which provides for an annual salary of $50,000 and an option to acquire up to 600,000 shares of Company common stock, with an exercise price of $5.00 per share, a five-year vesting period and a six-year term. In connection with the change in the Company's management, the Company issued to Sheldon T. Fleck a warrant (the "Warrant") for the purchase of 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock, for an exercise price of $6.00 per share. The Company issued the Warrant to Mr. Fleck as compensation for his services as a financial advisor to the Company, in accordance with the terms of a Letter Agreement between the Company and Mr. Fleck, dated as of November 17, 1999. This transaction is further described in the Press Release, dated March 22, 2000, which is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated March 22, 2000 SIGNATURES 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. GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. Date: March 29, 2000 By: /s/ John L. Morgan --------------------- John L. Morgan Chairman and Chief Executive Officer EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE Contact: David J. Osboda, Jr. EXHIBIT 99.1 612-520-8500 GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIRMAN AND CEO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2000 5:32 PM - PRNewswire MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 22, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Grow Biz International, Inc. (Nasdaq:GBIZ) announced today the appointment of John Morgan as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Morgan was a founder and president of Winthrop Resources, an equipment leasing company, from 1982 through March 1999. Winthrop was sold to TCF Financial Corporation in 1997 in a transaction valued at $325 million. Among other things, Winthrop leased and sold computer equipment. Prior to founding Winthrop in 1982, Mr. Morgan held various management positions with companies in the computer industry, including IBM, Memorex and Data Serv. Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Morgan stated, "This is an exciting opportunity to lead a young, dynamic company with system-wide revenue in excess of $500 million. The challenge we face is to move the Company forward in this new internet economy." In his new role, Mr. Morgan succeeds K. Jeffrey Dahlberg, who has resigned from his positions with the Company. Mr. Dahlberg, who remains one of the largest shareholders, commented, "We are very fortunate to attract a man of John's character and proven track record to lead our Company. The Company is well positioned and poised for growth under the leadership John will provide." In a private transaction, Mr. Morgan and his associates acquired 700,000 shares of Company common stock, which represents approximately 13% of the outstanding Company stock, from K. Jeffrey Dahlberg for $7.00 per share. Grow Biz International, Inc. develops, franchises and operates value-oriented retail concepts for stores that buy, sell, trade and consign used and new merchandise. At December 25, 1999, the Company had 1,143 stores in operation and an additional 88 franchises awarded but not open. Of the stores in operation, there were 614 Play It Again Sports(R), 221 Once Upon A Child(R), 211 Computer Renaissance(R), 80 Music Go Round(R), 12 ReTool(R) and 5 Plato's Closet(R) stores. This press release contains, in addition to historic information, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the statements regarding the effect of the change in management and the future direction of the Company. All such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Among the most important factors that would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include the Company's ability to attract qualified franchisees, the Company's ability to collect its receivables, the Company's ability to open stores, each store's ability to acquire high-quality, used merchandise, the Company's ability to control selling, general and administrative expenses, the Company's ability to operate the Company-owned retail stores profitably, the Company's ability to obtain competitive financing to fund its growth, and the other risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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