SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.
Commission file number O-24512
Anza Capital, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
88-1273503
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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3200 Bristol Street, Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
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92626
(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code (714) 866-2100
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 __.
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ X]
State issuers revenues for its most recent fiscal year. $59,063,500 for the year ended April 30, 2003.
State the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of a specified date within the past 60 days. (See definition of affiliate in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) $1,959,052 based on $0.775, the average of the closing bid and ask price for the common stock on July 22, 2003.
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of July 22, 2003, there were 4,967,460 shares of common stock issued and 4,829,960 shares of common stock outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
If the following documents are incorporated by reference, briefly describe them and identify the part of the form 10-KSB (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) any annual report to security holders; (2) any proxy or information statement; and (3) any prospectus filed pursuant to rule 424(b) or (c) of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Securities Act"). The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1990). None.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure
Format (check one):
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ANZA CAPITAL, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.................................................................................................................... |
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY................................................................................................................... |
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................................................................................................................... |
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SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.................................................... |
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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS............................... |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.................................. |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........................................................................................................................ |
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE................................................................................................................................................ |
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT..................................................................................... |
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION................................................................................................................. |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS......................................................................................................................... |
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.............................................................. |
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EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K................................................................................................. |
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES............................................................................................................... |
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES................................................................................. |
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PART I
This Annual Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). These statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation." Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "consider" or similar expressions are used.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company's future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
ITEM 1 DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business Overview
We are a holding company which currently operates through five (5) subsidiaries, namely American Residential Funding, Inc., a Nevada corporation (AMRES), ExpiDoc.com, Inc., a California corporation (Expidoc), Titus Real Estate LLC, a California limited liability company (Titus Real Estate), Bravo Realty.com, a Nevada corporation (Bravorealty.com), and Bravo Real Estate, Inc. (Bravo Real Estate Network).
General
Anza Capital, Inc. (ANZA) is a financial services company, whose primary subsidiary, American Residential Funding, Inc. (AMRES), provides home financing through loan brokerage and banking. Another subsidiary, Expidoc.com, arranges for notaries to perform loan document signing services for lenders, the largest being Ditech.com. Bravo Real Estate Services, Inc. is in the process of launching a real estate brokerage franchise business. Bravo Realty.com has had limited operations in the last two years and Titus Real Estate LLC is currently non-operational.
AMRES
The name "AMRES" is approved by the California Department of Real Estate, the primary governing body of AMRES, for use by American Residential Funding, Inc. An appropriate DBA filing of AMRES has been done, and the company is regularly referred to as "AMRES".
Loan Making
AMRES is primarily a loan broker, arranging during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003 an average of greater than $150,000,000 per month in home loans. AMRES, through its agents in some 200 branches (an average of 1-8 agents in each branch) is licensed in 34 states to originate loans. AMRES has a $10,000,000 warehouse line of credit (with the possibility to increase to $25,000,000) with which to directly fund loans. Currently, less than 5% of total loan volume is funded this way, although this percentage is expected to increase in future periods. AMRES, through its loan agents, locates prospective borrowers from real estate brokers, home developers, and marketing to the general public. After taking a loan application, AMRES processes the loan package, including obtaining credit and appraisal reports. AMRES then presents the loan to one of approximately 420 approved lenders, who then approve the loan, draw loan documents, and fund the loan. AMRES receives a commission for each brokered loan, less what is paid to each agent.
Loan Standards
Mortgage loans arranged by AMRES are generally loans with fixed or adjustable rates of interest, secured by first mortgages, deeds of trust or security deeds on residential. Generally, mortgage loans having a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 80% will be covered by a Mortgage Insurance Policy, FHA Insurance Policy or VA Guaranty insuring against default of all or a specified portion of the principal amount thereof.
The mortgage loans are generally "one-to-four-family" mortgage loans, which are permanent loans (as opposed to construction or land development loans) secured by mortgages on non-farm properties, including attached or detached single-family or second/vacation homes, one-to-four-family primary residences and condominiums or other attached dwelling units, including individual condominiums, row houses, townhouses and other separate dwelling units even when located in buildings containing five or more such units. Each mortgage loan may be secured by an owner-occupied primary residence or second/vacation home, or by a non-owner occupied residence. The mortgaged property may be a mobile home.
In general, no mortgage loan is expected to have an original principal balance less than $30,000. While most loans will be less than $700,000, loans of any size may be brokered to unaffiliated third-party mortgage lenders.
Credit, Appraisal and Underwriting Standards
Each mortgage loan must (i) be an FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed loan meeting the credit and underwriting requirements of such agency, or (ii) meet the credit, appraisal and underwriting standards established by the lender for which the loan is brokered or sold. A lender's underwriting standards are intended to evaluate the prospective mortgagor's credit standing and repayment ability, and the value and adequacy of the proposed mortgaged property as collateral. The various lenders underwriting standards generally follow guidelines acceptable to FNMA ("Fannie Mae") and FHLMC ("Freddie Mac"). The lenders underwriting policies may be varied in appropriate cases, especially in sub-prime loans.
Mortgage Software and Technology
AMRES currently uses loan origination software developed by an independent third party. The software allows the routing of pertinent information to the automated underwriting systems employed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the primary secondary-market purchasers of mortgages, and the automated systems of independent lenders such as IndyMac.
Currently AMRES is developing a fully automated online system to help us better serve our branches. The software will allow our branches to upload loans and submit them directly to DU, DO and LP without the use of any third party loan origination software. When this becomes available the process of getting a decision on a loan will be as easy as clicking a couple of buttons.
ExpiDoc ¾ Nationwide Notary Services
ExpiDoc is an Internet-based nationwide notary service that specializes in providing mortgage brokers and bankers with a solution to assist with the final step of the loan process: notarizing signatures of the loan documents. This is accomplished through ExpiDoc's automation of the process, its knowledgeable, experienced staff, and proprietary technology. ExpiDoc provides its clients with real-time access to the status of their documents, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ExpiDoc's proprietary software executes both the front office notary coordination and the back office administration. ExpiDoc currently employs 5 people, located in Costa Mesa.
Expidoc has delivered six consecutive quarters of increased revenue and profitability. This success can be attributed to several issues, starting with a change in management in May of 2002. Our new management has focused their efforts on expanding our business both within our current account base, as well as growing the business by acquiring new clients. Within the current account base, management has worked closely with such customers as Ditech.com to become one the top three signing services utilizes by Ditech.com. Our business has grown from an average of 10 orders a day from Ditech.com in fiscal year 2001, to over 100 orders per day as of July 2003. In addition, we have continued to focus our efforts on securing new clients. We currently have fifteen clients, and are working to further grow that number over the next 12 months.
As a first step in accomplishing our goal of expanding our customer base, we hired a full-time marketing professional in January of 2003. We will market our services through several outlets, including but not limited to attending mortgage related conferences, direct mail, the internet (through our website), and a growing referral business. Further, we are continuing to evaluate additional sources of revenue we can generate outside the document signing business.
Discussion of Other Operations
Bravorealty.com and Bravo Real Estate, Inc.
Bravorealty.com, which is not affiliated with the now non-operational Bravo Real Estate, Inc. is a real estate brokerage that was incorporated in May 2000 and began operations in January 2001. AMRES owns 69% of Bravorealty.com, with the balance owned by Vincent Rinehart (15%), David Villarreal (15%), and Kevin Gadawski (1%). Bravorealty.coms business model targets real estate agents as its customers and offers 100% commission retention for the agent, while charging a minimal fixed fee per closed transaction. For the year ended April 30, 2003, Bravorealty.com generated approximately $589,000 in gross revenue and netted a loss of approximately $5,000.
We have reviewed the current model of Bravorealty.com and Brave Real Estate, Inc. and have determined that a franchise type model for Bravo Real Estate, Inc. will provide us the best opportunity to grow our real estate business quicker and with a higher degree of profitability. As such, during the upcoming fiscal year, we will be launching Bravo Real Estate Network, a franchise-type real estate brokerage division of Bravo Real Estate, Inc. The majority of the current Bravorealty.com agents will be transitioned to Bravo Real Estate Network.
Under our franchise model, Bravo Real Estate, Inc. will collect an initial franchise fee, as well as an ongoing percentage of the gross commissions earned, anticipated to be collected at the closing of escrow on each transaction. In addition, we will also require that a small percentage of each transaction be set aside for target marketing in each specific region (newspaper advertisements, homes for sale brochures, etc.) Initially, we plan to recruit ten agents in each of our target markets, namely Los Angeles/South Bay, San Diego, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, Bakersfield/Fresno/Sacramento and the Bay area. The startup franchise fee for these agents is estimated to be approximately $4,000. As we increase our agent base beyond these initial agents, we anticipate that the startup franchise fee will increase.
We believe there are many benefits for prospective agents. First the initial franchise fee for a more mature brand name is typically in the range of $25,000. Second, we will be able to offer our prospective agents all of the tools they require to grow their business, including, but not limited to, recruiting and training materials, internet presence through our website (each agent will have their own web page) and high quality selling and marketing brochures which may otherwise be unavailable to them due to the added benefit we offer in purchasing through economies of scale.
We have already started marketing our franchise model to prospective agents. In addition, we have developed and prepared numerous marketing materials including our full color tri-fold brochures, logo hats, shirts and other give-aways. We will be attending regional realtor trade shows beginning in the second quarter of this year and have purchased a reusable booth for such events
Titus Real Estate
Titus Real Estate is the management company of Titus REIT. Titus Real Estate, while currently operational, is not expected to provide us with significant revenues. Titus REIT sold its last property and is currently in the process of distributing final proceeds to the REIT shareholders. Titus REIT is in need of additional capital in order to expand its operations, and if it successful, the amount of revenue to us through Titus Real Estate may increase.
Sales and Marketing
As of July 22, 2003 we marketed and sold our mortgage brokerage services primarily through a direct sales force of loan agents totaling approximately 11 persons based in Costa Mesa, California, as well as over 525 loan agents at branch locations. We maintain 4 Company-owned offices in Southern California and more than 200 branch offices in 34 states.
Our sales efforts are headquartered primarily in our Costa Mesa, California office. Once a branch is opened, a branch manager supervises a licensed branch office and its employees, and receives all of the profits of that branch, after all relevant expenses and corporate fees have been collected. AMRES provides accounting, licensing, legal, compliance and lender access for each branch, retaining a percentage of commission generated by loan correspondents at each branch. The branch managers must follow all guidelines set forth by AMRES as well as all regulations of various government agencies and in most cases are independently responsible for the expenses incurred at the branch level, including personnel expenses. However, both State and Federal regulations are increasingly shifting various liabilities to AMRES.
Competition
We face intense competition in the origination, brokering and banking of our mortgage loans. Such competition can be expected from banks, savings and loan associations and other entities, including real estate investment trusts. Many of our competitors have significantly more assets and greater financial resources than us. In addition, there may be other competitors that we have not identified. We can make no representations or assurances that there will not be increased competition or that our projections will ever be realized. Competition among companies similar to AMRES that are seeking to acquire or establish branches, continues to intensify.
Proprietary Rights and Licensing
We may rely on a combination of trademark laws, trade secrets, confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions with its employees, consultants and business partners to protect our proprietary rights. We may seek to protect our electronic mortgage product delivery systems, documentation and other written materials under trade secret and copyright laws, which afford only limited protection. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy aspects of our systems or to obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. While we are not aware that any of our systems infringe upon the proprietary rights of third parties, there can be no assurance that third parties will not claim infringement by us with respect to current or future products.
In addition, we rely on certain software that we license from third parties, including software that is used in conjunction with our mortgage products delivery systems. There can be no assurance that such firms will remain in business, that they will continue to support their products or that their products will otherwise continue to be available to us on commercially reasonable terms. The loss or inability to maintain any of these software or data licenses could result in delays or cancellations of loans being brokered or banked.
Environmental Matters
We have not been required to perform any investigation or clean up activities, nor have we been subject to any environmental claims. There can be no assurance, however, that this will remain the case in the future.
Trade Names and Service Marks
We devote substantial time, effort, and expense toward developing name recognition and goodwill for our trade names for our operations. We intend to maintain the integrity of our trade names, service marks and other proprietary names against unauthorized use and to protect the licensees use against claims of infringement and unfair competition where circumstances warrant. Failure to defend and protect such trade name and other proprietary names and marks could adversely affect our sales of licenses under such trade name and other proprietary names and marks. We know of no current materially infringing uses. We have filed for trademark protection for the AMRES logo and the American Residential Funding name.
Employees
As of July 22, 2003, we employed a total of approximately 600 persons. Of the total, 50 officers and employees were employed at the principal executive offices of the Company in Costa Mesa, California, all of whom were engaged in Finance and Administration. In addition, we employ approximately 550 individuals through our Net Branch operations, 180 of who were engaged in loan administration and 370 of who were engaged in loan production. None of our employees is represented by a labor union with respect to his or her employment.
Historical Changes in Business Strategy and Changes in Control
Anza Capital, Inc. ("Anza" or the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 18, 1988 as Solutions, Incorporated. Since that time, we have undergone a series of name changes as follows: Suarro Communications, Inc., e-Net Corporation, e-Net Financial Corp., e-Net.Com Corporation, e-Net Financial.Com Corporation, and finally, effective on January 2, 2002, Anza Capital, Inc.
We have undergone two recapitalizations. In November 1999, our outstanding common stock underwent a two-for-one forward split. Effective in April 2003, (a) our preferred stockholders exchanged their Series A and Series C preferred stock for newly created Series E and Series D preferred stock, respectively, (b) our President exchanged cancelled options and converted debt into common stock and newly created Series F preferred stock, and (c) our common stock underwent a one-for-twenty reverse stock split, resulting in a decrease in our outstanding common stock from 99,350,000 shares to 4,967,500 shares. Please see further discussion of the recapitalization under Recapitalization.
On April 12, 2000, we closed the acquisition of AMRES and Bravo Real Estate. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement, we issued 375,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock to EMB, representing nearly 40% of our then issued and outstanding common stock, paid $1,595,000 cash, and issued a promissory note in the initial amount of $2,405,000, and AMRES and Bravo Real Estate became our wholly owned subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2001, the remaining principal balance of the promissory note was $1,055,000, and the note was cancelled in its entirety effective June 27, 2001, (see discussion of Global Settlement below). AMRES was the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Since Bravo Real Estate had no operations or net assets, our management determined that a nominal value of $1,000 be attributed to its name. The fair value attributable to the 375,000 (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock on April 12, 2000 was $3,838,000 based on the fair value of assets acquired. Because the purchase was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, the $4.0 million in cash and notes issued to EMB were treated as a deemed distribution with a charge to our accumulated deficit. On April 12, 2000, James E. Shipley, the former CEO of EMB, was elected our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vincent Rinehart was elected our President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director. Bravo Real Estate has not sold any franchises and is attempting to become an operating subsidiary.
Mr. Shipley was the CEO, President, and a less than 5% owner of EMB at the time of our acquisition of AMRES and Bravo from EMB. Mr. Shipley resigned as Chairman of EMB and became our Chairman in April 2000 (replacing Mr. Roth as our Chairman), and then resigned as our chairman and one of our officers on December 31, 2000, when Mr. Rinehart became our Chairman.
Mr. Rinehart was never an officer or director of EMB, but was the owner of 100,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of EMB common stock, making him less than a 10% owner of EMB at the time of the sales in April 2000, and continues as one of our officers and directors, as well as an officer of all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.
On April 12, 2000, in accordance the provisions of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock, AMRES Holding/Rinehart demanded that its B Preferred be repurchased by us for an aggregate of one million dollars. On April 20, 2000, we agreed with AMRES Holding/Rinehart and Mr. Presta to amend the Titus Purchase Agreement to provide for the return of 100,000 shares of our Class B preferred stock issued to AMRES Holding and Mr. Presta upon the issuance of 50,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock to them.
On May 24, 2000, Michael Roth and Jean Oliver, the sole remaining officers and directors of prior management, resigned their remaining positions with us. On that date, Mr. Presta, an executive officer and director of Titus Real Estate, was elected as our Secretary and as one of our directors.
Bridge Financing
On June 27, 2001, we entered into an Investment Agreement and related documents with Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP. Under the terms of the agreements, in exchange for $225,000 received by us from Laguna Pacific, we:
(i) executed a promissory note in favor of Laguna Pacific in the principal sum of $200,000, bearing interest at the rate of 7% per annum, secured by all of our assets, and payable on the earlier of nine months from its issuance date or the date our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Small Cap market. The purpose of this bridge financing was to finance the proposed start-up of Anza Properties and to provide us with working capital;
(ii) executed a Warrant Agreement which entitled Laguna Pacific to acquire up to $225,000 worth of our common stock for the total purchase price of $1.00, calculated at 70% of the closing stock price on the date immediately preceding the exercise date. The issuance of the warrant was negotiated between us and Laguna Pacific.
Other than as set forth above, we have no affiliation with Laguna Pacific or any of their respective officers or directors. Mr. Ehrlich was the general partner of Laguna Pacific and has passed away.
During the year ended April 30, 2002, we repaid an initial $25,000 borrowed from Laguna Pacific. In June 2002, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and General Mutual Release with Laguna Pacific. As consideration under the settlement, we repaid the $200,000 note, 150,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock, plus accrued interest, and the note and warrants were cancelled.
Subsequent to the Laguna Settlement, a dispute arose regarding whether or not the Laguna Settlement included and consequently canceled the warrants. On October 25, 2002, the board of directors authorized the issuance of 150,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of the Companys common stock upon exercise of the Laguna warrant. The stock was valued at the fair market value on the date the settlement was executed of $0.60 per share, less a 10% reduction based on the Rule 144 restriction. The value of the 150,000 shares issued to Laguna was determined to be $81,000. The value of the warrant immediately prior to the settlement was determined to be equal to the original relative value of the warrant, since no economic changes impacted the value of the warrant since the date of issuance. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, management recorded a gain on the settlement as other income in the amount of $51,543.
Formation of Anza Properties, Inc.
Also on June 27, 2001, in transactions related to the agreements with Laguna Pacific, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Anza Properties, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Anza Properties") capitalized with $75,000 from the proceeds of the bridge loan, which:
(i) executed a Bond Term Sheet with us outlining the proposed terms of an offering to raise up to $5,000,000. The purpose of this offering was to obtain capital on behalf of Anza Properties to acquire income producing real estate. This real estate would then provide us with improved cash flow and net worth, on a consolidated basis;
(ii) entered into an Employment Agreement with Thomas Ehrlich beginning 30 days from the date of the agreement and ending upon the earlier to occur of the liquidation of the real estate portfolio to be owned by Anza Properties or the completion of our listing on t he NASDAQ Small Cap market. The Employment Agreement provided for a salary of $20,000 per month, payable only by Anza Properties and specifically not guaranteed by us. Mr. Ehrlich was to serve as Anza Properties Vice President and be a director thereof. In connection with the Employment Agreement, we executed a Stock Option Agreement which entitled Ehrlich to acquire up to 100,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock at the closing price on the date of the Option Agreement, vesting equally over the 12 months following the date of the Employment Agreement, and exercisable only in the event Anza Properties is successful in raising a minimum of $2,000,000 in a contemplated $5,000,000 bond offering, and the holders thereof converting at least $2,000,000 of the bonds into our equity (any amounts less than $2,000,000 will be applied, pro-rata, to the total options exercisable under the Option Agreement). Mr. Ehrlich was to be involved in the identification of potential investment opportunities, the acquiring of capital, and the operation of Anza Properties;
(iii) entered into a Consulting Agreement with Lawrence W. Horwitz to provide services to Anza Properties. The Consulting Agreement provided for compensation of $20,000 to be paid on its date of execution, and $5,000 per month for 8 months beginning September 1, 2001, guaranteed by us. In addition, we executed a Stock Option Agreement that entitled Horwitz to acquire up to 50,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock on terms identical to those of Ehrlich, described above. Mr. Horwitz is a licensed California attorney. Mr. Horwitz is providing legal services to us and Anza Properties.
(iv) entered into an Operating Agreement with us concerning the operations of Anza Properties. The Operating Agreement specifies in material part that Vince Rinehart will be the President of Anza Properties, that Mr. Rinehart and Mr. Ehrlich will be the directors, that the signatures of both Mr. Rinehart and Mr. Ehrlich will be required on all checking accounts, and that the assets of Anza Properties cannot be encumbered without the express written consent of Mr. Rinehart and Mr. Ehrlich.
See our Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for accounting treatment of options and warrants issued above.
The purpose of Anza Properties was primarily to improve our net worth by acquiring income producing real estate.
Due to the death of Mr. Thomas Ehrlich in March 2002, all operational and fundraising efforts associated with Anza Properties have been permanently discontinued. The Bond Term Sheet, Employment Agreement with Mr. Ehrlich, Stock Option Agreements with Mr. Ehrlich and Horwitz, and Operating Agreement have all been subsequently cancelled. Anza Properties remains our wholly-owned subsidiary.
Global Settlement
As part of the acquisition of AMRES, we were obligated to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the purpose of registering 375,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock issued to EMB. Additionally, we were obligated to pay the sum of $4,000,000 under the terms of a promissory note issued to EMB.
In an unrelated transaction, Williams de Broe ("Wdb") loaned the sum of $700,000 to EMB, which remained unpaid at the time of the Global Settlement. In connection with a revision of the agreement between EMB and Williams de Broe, our then-chairman (Mr. Shipley) executed a document on our behalf in favor of Williams de Broe, which Williams de Broe believed acted as our guarantee of EMBs obligation. We disputed this assertion.
In order to settle the outstanding disputes among all the parties, on June 26, 2001, we entered into a settlement agreement with EMB Corporation, AMRES Holding LLC, Vincent Rinehart, and Williams de Broe (the "Global Settlement"). As part of the Global Settlement:
(i) we issued to EMB 75,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of restricted common stock as consideration for EMBs waiver of its registration rights for 375,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock already held by EMB. The shares were valued at $2.80 (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) per share based on a 10% discount from the closing price on the date of the agreement. We recorded a settlement expense of $229,500 with regard to this issuance. We issued to EMB a promissory note in the principal amount of $103,404, which represents the reduced amount due to EMB by us under a promissory note previously issued in connection with the AMRES acquisition, after giving effect to a principal reduction offset for amounts owed by EMB to Wdb, but which were satisfied by us (see below). The note bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum and is convertible into our common stock;
(ii) we issued to Wdb 150,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our restricted common stock valued at $459,000 as consideration for Wdbs release of all claims against us arising under our purported guarantee of EMBs obligation to Wdb. The parties agreed that the amount be credited as additional consideration to apply to the EMB notes payable. We received relief of debt to EMB in the amount of $624,766, but do not expect to receive any reimbursement from EMB;
(iii) EMB acknowledges its obligations to pay all outstanding leases covering equipment and/or furniture now in our possession as contemplated by the agreement;
(iv) EMB assigns its rights to all of our note payable totaling $485,446 to AMRES Holdings LLC, owned by Vincent Rinehart. The note bears interest at 10% per annum. This note is convertible into shares of our common stock based on 80% of the closing stock price on the date of the conversion. We assigned a value of approximately $60,681 to the beneficial conversion feature imbedded in this note. The entire principal balance, together with accrued interest, shall be due and payable, in full, on December 15, 2002.
(v) EMB forgave principal and interest totaling $168,006. The balance of $103,404 convertible notes was issued, bearing interest at 10% per annum. On January 17, 2002, AMRES purchased the note, plus $6,291 in accrued interest, from EMB for the sum of $40,000, of which $25,000 was paid immediately and the balance of $15,000 was paid on June 1, 2002.
Termination of Homelife, Inc. Merger Transaction
On October 7, 2002, we issued a press release announcing the execution of a Reorganization Agreement with Homelife, Inc. The Reorganization Agreement requires the approval of each of our common and preferred shareholders. Under the terms of the Agreement, our current management team would have assumed the management responsibilities of the surviving company, which would have consisted of Anzas current assets and subsidiaries and HomeLifes Red Carpet Real Estate trademark and operations.
On February 27, 2003, due to a number of factors including but not limited to changing market conditions, the failure of Homelife to fulfill one or more of its obligations under the agreement, and the extended period of time it would take to complete the reorganization, we notified Homelife of our intent to terminate the Reorganization Agreement. On March 12, 2003, we entered into a Mututal Release Agreement with all the parties to the Agreement which terminated the Reorganization Agreement between the parties.
Recapitalization
In the fourth quarter of the 2003 fiscal year, we underwent a series of transactions, which were undertaken as part of a plan of recapitalizing the Company so as to better position it for growth and acquisitions. In each transaction with the Series A and Series C preferred stockholders, the stockholders exchanged their preferred stock for a new class of preferred stock that the Board of Directors believed was less burdensome to the Company, primarily because of its more favorable conversion provisions. In the transaction involving the exchange of debt, the Company was able to materially reduce its debt load. These transactions, in conjunction with the 1-for-20 reverse stock split that was effective April 21, 2003, are believed by management to have positioned the Company for increased liquidity in its common stock, which will allow the Company to more easily raise capital and engage in acquisitions. The transactions specifically undertaken were:
(a) a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and Keyway Investments, Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, Keyway exchanged 4,006 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for (i) 409,075 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 2,003 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 183,168 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively.
(b) a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and EURAM Cap Strat. "A" Fund Limited. Under the terms of the Agreement, EURAM exchanged 4,051 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for (i) 413,670 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 2,025.5 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 185,226 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively.
(c) a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and The dotCom Fund, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, dotCom Fund exchanged 2,195 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for (i) 224,144 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of Common Stock, (ii) 1,097.5 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 100,362 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively.
(d) a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and Cranshire Capital, L.P. Under the terms of the agreement, Cranshire exchanged 6,151 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for (i) 628,113 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 3,075.5 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 281,244 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively.
(e) a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and Barbara Dunster. Under the terms of the agreement, Dunster exchanged 347,643 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for 173,822 shares of newly created Series E Convertible Preferred Stock.
(f) a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and the Staron Family Trust. Under the terms of the agreement, Staron exchanged 86,911 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for 43,456 shares of newly created Series E Convertible Preferred Stock.
(g) a Debt Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, by and between Anza Capital, Inc. and Vincent Rinehart. Under the terms of the agreement, Rinehart (i) cancelled options to acquire 2,500,000 shares of common stock and (ii) converted an aggregate of $433,489.06 in principal and interest under a promissory into (y) 300,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, and (z) 18,800 shares of newly created Series F Convertible Preferred Stock.
ITEM 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Our principal place of business is in Costa Mesa, California, where we lease an approximately 18,100 square foot facility for approximately $367,000 per annum (subject to usual and customary adjustments), under a written lease which terminates in June 2008. This location houses our corporate finance, administration, and sales and marketing functions. ExpiDoc leases 1,253 square feet of space at this same facility on a month-to-month basis for $2,631.
AMRES leases additional facilities: Long Beach, California (month-to-month, $3,564 per month); Palmdale, California (month-to-month, $2,007 per month), and Riverside, California (term expiring in 2006, $2,599 per month).
All HUD licensed branches, which represent over 20 of the more-than 200 total branches, are required by HUD to have branch expenses paid by AMRES. This is accomplished by using revenues in each AMRES branch bank account. The management agreement between the branch manager and AMRES requires prior approval of any obligations of AMRES exceeding $500. Office rent and similar liabilities are to be month-to-month obligations. In the course of ongoing internal audits, AMRES has found breaches of either AMRES or HUD requirements in the operation of specific branches, and has moved aggressively to take corrective action.
We believe that our current facilities will be adequate to meet our needs, and that we will be able to obtain additional or alternative space when and as needed on acceptable terms.
We may also hold real estate for sale from time to time as a result of our foreclosure on mortgage loans that may become in default. As of April 30, 2003, no such real estate is owned.
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In March 2003, our wholly-owned subsidiary, American Residential Funding, was served with a lawsuit brought by Oaktree Funding Corporation, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Bernardino, case number RCV 070427. There are nineteen (19) defendants in the action, including AMRES, the appraiser, escrow company, notary public, and borrowers involved in six (6) different loan transactions brokered by AMRES and funded by Oaktree.
The Complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants committed fraud, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, RICO violations, and unfair business practices. The Complaint requests damages in excess of $1,500,000, plus attorneys fees, interest, penalties, and punitive damages.
The Company is vigorously defending this lawsuit although the Company believes that the action lacks merit. The Company has not yet filed an Answer to the Complaint, but has filed a demurrer to the complaint in an effort to have the court dismiss AMRES, or in the alternative to dismiss certain causes of action against AMRES. The case is at a stage where no discovery has been taken and no prediction can be made as to the outcome of this case. The Company has recorded a provision of $140,000 as managements anticipated maximum exposure in this matter.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is from time to time involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition and/or results of operations of the Company. However, in the opinion of the Companys management, other than as set forth herein, matters currently pending or threatened against the Company are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On April 11, 2003, we held our annual meeting of shareholders. Proxies were not solicited from the shareholders.
Four individuals were elected to our Board of Directors, namely Vincent Rinehart, Scott A. Presta, Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich. Mr. Rinehart and Mr. Presta were directors prior to the meeting. The results of the voting were (not adjusted for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) as follows:
Director |
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
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Vincent Rinehart |
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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|
|
|
Scott A. Presta |
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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|
|
|
|
|
Kenneth Arevalo |
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
L. Wade Svicarovich |
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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|
|
|
|
|
The other matters on which the shareholders voted, and the results of voting (not adjusted for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003), were:
1. An amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company to effectuate a one (1) for twenty (20) reverse stock split of the Companys issued and outstanding common stock;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
2. An amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company to increase the authorized preferred stock to 2,500,000 shares;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
3. The adoption of Restated Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of consolidating previous amendments to the Companys Articles of Incorporation;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
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|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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|
|
4. The Anza Capital, Inc. 2003 Omnibus Securities Plan;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
5. The Second Restated Bylaws of Anza Capital, Inc.;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
6. The ratification of the appointment of McKennon Wilson & Morgan LLP, Certified Public Accountants, as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2003;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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|
|
|
|
7. The ratification of recent recapitalizatioin transactions involving preferred stockholders and debtholders;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
|
|
|
|
8. The ratification of the Companys stock repurchase plan;
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
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|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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9. The ratification of the Companys acquisition strategy.
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
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|
|
|
|
61,561,272 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
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|
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A more detailed description of each agenda item at the annual shareholders meeting can be found in our Schedule 14C Information Statement dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2003.
PART II
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., under the symbol "AZAC." Our common stock is only traded on a limited or sporadic basis and should not be deemed to constitute an established public trading market. There is no assurance that there will be liquidity in the common stock.
Below is a table indicating the range of high and low transaction price for the common stock for each quarterly period within the most recent two fiscal years (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003). The information reflects prices between dealers, and does not include retail markup, markdown, or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.
Fiscal Year
Ended
April 30, |
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Prices |
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Period |
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High |
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Low |
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2002 |
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First Quarter |
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$5.20 |
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$1.00 |
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Second Quarter |
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$4.20 |
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$1.20 |
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Third Quarter |
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$3.60 |
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$1.00 |
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Fourth Quarter |
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$1.40 |
|
$0.80 |
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|
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|
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2003 |
|
First Quarter |
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$1.00 |
|
$0.42 |
|
|
Second Quarter |
|
$0.70 |
|
$0.30 |
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|
Third Quarter |
|
$1.30 |
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$0.30 |
|
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Fourth Quarter |
|
$0.60 |
|
$0.25 |
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Close on July 22, 2003 |
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$0.95 |
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$0.60 |
The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions that we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.
Holders
As of July 22, 2003, there were 4,967,460 shares of our common stock issued, and 4,829,960 shares of our common stock outstanding and held by 83 holders of record. As of July 22, 2003, there were 8,201.5 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and held by three shareholders of record, 190,586 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and held by two shareholders of record, and 18,800 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding and held by one shareholder of record.
Dividend Policy
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not expect to do so in the foreseeable future. We intend to apply our earnings, if any, in expanding our operations and related activities. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon such factors as earnings levels, capital requirements, our financial condition and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
On February 28, 2003, our Board of Directors approved the Anza Capital, Inc. 2003 Omnibus Securities Plan. The Plan offers selected employees, directors, and consultants an opportunity to acquire our common stock, and serves to encourage such persons to remain employed by us and to attract new employees. The plan allows for the award of stock and options, up to 750,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock. On May 1 of each year, the number of shares in the 2003 Securities Plan shall automatically be adjusted to an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the outstanding stock of the Company on April 30 of the immediately preceding year. As of July 22, 2003, no shares of our common stock, and no options, had been issued under the plan.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
In Febuary 2003, we issued 59,497 (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) shares of our common stock to an existing shareholder upon the conversion of 299 shares of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, plus accrued dividends equal to $4,459. The issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for 4,006 shares of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and pursuant to a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, we issued to Keyway Investments, Ltd., an accredited investor and an existing shareholder, (i) 409,075 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 2,003 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 183,168 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for 4,051 shares of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and pursuant to a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, we issued to EURAM Cap Strat. "A" Fund Limited, an accredited investor and an existing shareholder, (i) 413,670 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 2,025.5 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 185,226 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for 2,195 shares of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and pursuant to a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, we issued to The dotCom Fund, LLC, an accredited investor and an existing shareholder, (i) 224,144 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 1,097.5 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 100,362 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for 6,151 shares of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and pursuant to a Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003, we issued to Cranshire Capital, L.P., an accredited investor and an existing shareholder, (i) 628,113 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, (ii) 3,075.5 shares of newly created Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and (iii) warrants to acquire 281,244 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, exercisable for a period of five years, with each one-third at an exercise price of $0.50, $0.75, and $0.90 per share, respectively. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for 347,643 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, we issued to Barbara Dunster, an accredited investor and an existing shareholder, 173,822 shares of newly created Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. The issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for 86,911 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, we issued to the Staron Family Trust, an accredited investor and an existing shareholder, 43,456 shares of newly created Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. The issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
In March 2003, in exchange for (a) the cancellation of options to acquire 2,500,000 shares of common stock and (b) the conversion of an aggregate of $433,489.06 in principal and interest under a promissory note, we issued to Vincent Rinehart, an accredited investor and our Chairman and CEO, (y) 300,000 shares (after adjusting for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock, and (z) 18,800 shares of newly created Series F Convertible Preferred Stock. The issuances were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (i) has a liquidation preference equal to $126.81 per share, (ii) is entitled to receive a quarterly non-cumulative dividend equal to 7% per annum, which may be paid in cash or in common stock at the discretion of the Company based on the average of the closing bid price for the last ten trading days of the applicable quarter, (iii) may be converted, after February 28, 2004, into 126.81 shares of Company common stock at the option of the holder, and (iv) is entitled to 126.81 votes on all matters submitted to the shareholders for approval.
Each share of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (i) has a liquidation preference (after the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock) equal to $1.00 per share, (ii) is entitled to a monthly, non-cumulative dividend equal to 12% per annum, payable in cash, and (iii) may be converted, only upon the mutual written consent of the holder and the Company, into common stock at the average of the closing bid price for the last ten days prior to the conversion date. The Series E Convertible Preferred Stock does not have any voting rights.
Each share of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (i) has a liquidation preference (after the Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock) equal to $16.675 per share, (ii) is entitled to a quarterly, non-cumulative dividend of 1.75 shares of Company common stock, which may be paid in cash at the Companys discretion based on the average of the closing bid price for the last ten trading days of the applicable quarter, (iii) may be converted, after February 28, 2004, into 100 shares of Company common stock at the option of the holder, and (iv) is entitled to 100 votes on all matters submitted to the shareholders for approval.
ITEM 6 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under "Risk Factors." The following discussion should be read together with our financial statements and the notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Except for historical information, the materials contained in this Management's Discussion and Analysis are forward-looking (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These include the Company's historical losses, the need to manage its growth, general economic downturns, intense competition in the financial services and mortgage banking industries, seasonality of quarterly results, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although forward-looking statements in this Annual Report reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by the Company. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by the Company in this Annual Report, as an attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.
OVERVIEW
We are a holding company which currently operates through five (5) subsidiaries, namely American Residential Funding, Inc., a Nevada corporation (AMRES), ExpiDoc.com, Inc., a California corporation (Expidoc), Titus Real Estate LLC, a California limited liability company (Titus Real Estate), Bravo Realty.com, a Nevada corporation (Bravorealty.com), and Bravo Real Estate Services, Inc. (Bravo Real Estate Network).
Anza Capital, Inc. (ANZA) is a financial services company, whose primary subsidiary, American Residential Funding, Inc. (AMRES), provides home financing through loan brokerage and banking. Another subsidiary, Expidoc.com, arranges for notaries to perform loan document signing services for lenders, the largest being Ditech.com. Bravo Real Estate Services, Inc. is in the process of launching a real estate brokerage franchise business. Bravo Realty.com has had limited operations in the last two years and Titus Real Estate LLC is currently non-operational.
AMRES has provided the majority of consolidated revenue and profitability for the year ended April 30, 2003, representing 97% of consolidated revenues. AMRES has benefited greatly by the historic drop in interest rates, which created a home refinancing boom. Over sixty percent (60%) of the loan business AMRES has experienced has been home refinancing. As rates appear to have bottomed in late June 2003, AMRES is expecting to see a significant drop in loan applications. This should be reflected in a revenue drop in November 2003 through March 2004, at which time the Spring rebound in home sales should occur. With loan production currently around 1,100 loans per month, and without the effect of offsetting measures, business may drop to an estimated 600 loans per month.
AMRES is establishing various business initiatives to reduce its reliance on the refinancing market. These initiatives include:
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Expanding its mortgage banking operations, as there is a higher level of profitability delivered from banking loans compared to loan brokerage. This initiative includes establishing a wholesale operation, which would allow AMRES to fund loans brokered by other companies.
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Building strategic alliances with other business models such as loan lead generators, builders, realtors and trade associations.
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Promoting more direct-to-consumer lending, through marketing, with products that are less sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates, such as home equity loans, construction loans and sub-prime loans. Areas we will explore for expansion include AlumniHome Loan.com, maxrelo.com, builder business, Lending Tree and joint ventures with other sources of loans such as debt counselors, realtor associations and affinity groups.
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Continuing to solicit new branches to join our network, especially those branch operations that are "purchase-home sensitive."
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Reducing operating costs through efficiencies generated by new software and operating systems.
If we experience a significant slow down in the refinance business, and are unsuccessful in the business initiatives described above to expand our sources of revenue, we are prepared to take aggressive and immediate actions to reduce our cost structure. If our total loan volume should decline, we will need fewer personnel to carry out the functions needed to support the loan process. Specifically, we would reduce headcount in such areas as compliance, accounting and marketing. In addition, we will continually monitor our branch performance, closing under-producing branches to help control our expenses. If implemented, these measures will help offset any potential decline in revenues from loans brokered. However, should we experience significant and rapid declines in loan volume; it is unlikely that our cost containment measures will be able to completely offset the impact of the potential lost revenue.
We achieved an annual profit for the first time in the current fiscal year; however significant changes in interest rates could have a negative impact on our profitability in future periods.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Anzas consolidated financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in the external disclosures of Anza including information regarding contingencies, risk and financial condition. Anza believes its use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. Valuations based on estimates are reviewed for reasonableness and conservatism on a consistent basis throughout Anza. Primary areas where financial information of Anza is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions and the application of judgment include accounts receivable allowances, and loan losses on loans held for sale, which have been historically and favorably low. These significant estimates also include our evaluation of impairments of intangible assets (see further discussion below). In addition, the recoverability of deferred tax assets must be assessed as to whether these assets are likely to be recovered by Anza through future operations. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements.
Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans held for sale represent mortgage loans originated and held by AMRES, pending sale, to interim and permanent investors. AMRES sells loans it originates, typically within 30 days of origination, rather than hold them for investment. AMRES sells loans to institutional loan buyers under an existing contract. AMRES sells the servicing rights to its loans at the time it sells those loans. At the time a loan is sold, AMRES has no continuing interest since servicing rights are transferred at the time of sale in accordance with paragraph 5 of SFAS 140. Recourse provisions generally relate to first payment defaults, or breach of representations and warranties, or fraud, with respect to the loans sold. The recourse provision, because of its very brief term (30 days), is not practical to value in accordance with paragraph 6 of SFAS 140, since the value is deminimus. In the event AMRES management becomes aware of a default, the financial asset and liability is reinstated and an assessment of the impact of losses is made . To date, AMRES has not repurchased a loan as a result of its origination practices.
Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed In Purchase Combinations and Review for Impairments
The purchase combinations we evaluate and complete require us to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the combinations. These estimates of fair value may be based on independent appraisal or our business plan for the entities acquired including planned redundancies, restructuring, use of assets acquired and assumptions as to the ultimate resolution of obligations assumed for which no future benefit will be received. Should actual use of assets or resolution of obligations differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated fair values would be required. If a change in estimate occurs after one year of the acquisition, the change would be recorded in our statement of operations.
Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
The recoverability of these assets requires considerable judgment and is evaluated on an annual basis or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. As it relates to goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets, we apply the impairment rules in accordance with SFAS No. 142. As required by SFAS No. 142, the recoverability of these assets is subject to a fair value assessment, which includes several significant judgments regarding financial projections and comparable market values. As it relates to definite life intangible assets, we apply the impairment rules as required by SFAS No. 142, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Assets to Be Disposed Of" which also requires significant judgment and assumptions related to the expected future cash flows attributable to the intangible asset. The impact of modifying any of these assumptions can have a significant impact on the estimate of fair value and, thus, the recoverability of the asset. The net carrying amount of goodwill is $195,247 ($20,000 related to Titus and $175,247 related to Expidoc) at April 30, 2003. Management has inquired as to the sale value of Titus, in its current state, and believes that an impairment of the carrying value of Titus is necessary to reduce the estimated proceeds to be received to $20,000. Accordingly, management has recorded an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $150,000 during the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. No impairment of Expidoc was determined necessary.
Income Taxes
We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance based upon historical losses, projected future taxable income and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. During 2003 and 2002, we estimated the allowance on net deferred tax assets to be one hundred percent (100%) of the net deferred tax assets.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2002 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2003
Revenues
Revenues increased by $32,441,445, or 121.9%, to $59,063,500 for the year ended April 30, 2003, compared to $26,622,055 for the year ended April 30, 2002. The growth in revenues is primarily attributable to the expansion and growth of AMRES primarily through the brokering of loans. AMRES accounted for over 97% of consolidated revenues for both periods. AMRES, as did most of the mortgage industry, benefited greatly from the decline in interest rates over the last twelve months. Typically, as interest rates fall, the refinance market grows, expanding the market of interested borrowers beyond those borrowing for the purchase of their primary residence. AMRES benefited from this market upturn, as they had the capacity in terms of people and infrastructure to accommodate the additional business. Management believes that a significant increase in interest rates could slow the rapid growth ANZA has experienced over the last two fiscal years.
More significantly, the increase in loan production in the branch program at AMRES was the major contributor to the growth in revenue. AMRES net branch program comprised approximately 200 branches as of April 30, 2003, compared to over 300 branches as of April 30, 2002. We made a concerted effort to close certain net branches that were not producing an adequate volume in monthly loan production. This has allowed us to concentrate our resources on the best performing branches. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, the total revenue associated with the Net Branches was approximately $44.6 Million, compared to total revenue associated with the Net Branches of $17.9 Million for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. The Net Branch program is expected to continue to be a primary growth vehicle in the future. In addition, the mortgage banking division of AMRES is expected to continue its expansion over the next several months, including applying to FannieMae as a seller/servicer.
Revenues for Expidoc also increased significantly, $1,219,982 for the period ended April 30, 2003 compared to $348,177 for the period ended April 30, 2002. The increase is primarily a result of Expidoc.com refocusing its market strategy to secure higher volume customers as compared to servicing many low-volume customers. This change in focus is evidenced by the securing of business with such customers as Ditech.com. Management believes this to be the best strategy to focus on, as it allows Expidoc to both benefit from economies of scale and provide the highest level of service to its customer base. Management realizes that the loss of any one significant customer could have a material negative impact on the growth and profitability of Expidoc. As such, we have begun a marketing campaign to acquire new customers and have increased our customer base to 15 as of April 30, 2003.
Bravorealty became operational in January of 2001. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, revenues amounted to $588,562 compared with revenues of approximately $310,000 for the period ending April 30, 2002. Although Bravorealty.com has experienced moderate revenue growth, we have reviewed the current model and have determined that a franchise type model will provide us the best opportunity to grow our real estate business quicker and with a higher degree of profitability. As such, during the upcoming fiscal year, we will be launching Bravo Real Estate Network, a franchise-type real estate brokerage. Startup costs related to the franchise operations are not expected to be significant, and will be paid from the cash generated from our operations. Bravorealty.com will become a non-operating entity.
Revenues from Titus were not material for either period presented. Titus is currently not operating.
Costs and Expenses
Commissions are paid to loan agents on funded loans. Commissions increased by $22,479,607 or 138.3%, for the year ended April 30, 2003, to $38,734,044 from $16,254,437 for the year ended April 30, 2002. This increase is primarily related to the increased revenues discussed above. As a percentage of revenue, the cost of revenue increased by 5.5%, to 68.1% compared to 62.8% for the year ended April 30, 2003 and the year ended April 30, 2002, respectively. This increase is attributable to a higher percentage of total loan volume being closed by the branch operations. We earn a flat percentage on all loans closed within the branch program (.375% of the total loan value, with a minimum fee of $550). By comparison, our split with the corporate branches fluctuates based on the level of monthly commissions, with AMRES earning a higher percentage of the total commission as the monthly revenue increases. Thus, in any period in which there is a larger percentage of revenue growth associated with the net branches, our total commissions expense would tend to be higher as a percentage of revenue. Consulting expenses, associated with Expidoc.com and Bravorealty.com increased by $726,491, or 166.6%. This increase is directly related to the increase in revenues generated from these entities, especially Expidoc.com. Consolidated gross profit increased by $9,236,067 or 93.0% for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 to $19,166,878 from $9,930,811 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002.
Salaries and Wages
Salaries and wages totaled $7,217,621 in fiscal year ended April 30, 2003, compared to $3,066,428 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2002. The increase of $4,151,193 is directly related to the expansion of AMRES operations. As of April 30, 2003, our employee base was approximately 600 individuals. Further, the addition of many high producing branches has added significant payroll costs. In an order support the rapid increase in loan volume, we nearly doubled the number of support staff at our corporate headquarters in the areas of compliance, accounting and human resources.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses totaled $8,031,604 for the year ended April 30, 2003, compared to $4,249,240 for the year ended April 30, 2002. This increase of $3,782,364 can be attributed primarily to the business growth of the operating subsidiaries, namely AMRES, as additional personnel, office space and other administrative costs are required to handle the expansion.
Selling and Marketing Expense
Selling and marketing expense relates primarily to costs incurred for prospecting activities to obtain new clients (borrowers). These costs include acquiring "leads" which translate into funded loans. Selling and marketing expenses for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 amounted to $2,463,343 compared to $2,764,686 in the prior period. The primary reason for the slight decline is that during the most recent twelve months, interest rates were at such record low points that the "pool" of borrowers interested in refinancing was abundant, thus helping us limit the amount of funds we had to direct toward acquiring prospective clients.
Consulting Expenses
To date, we have funded a portion of our operating costs through the use of common stock paid to outside consultants. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, costs paid in the form of stock to outside consultants totaled approximately $85,400, representing 3,050 shares. The majority of these shares were issued in conjunction with legal services provided by outside legal consultants with regard to the merger transaction we were pursuing with Homelife. In addition, we issued 3,980 shares at a cost of $84,330 to employees and directors as incentives. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2002, costs paid in the form of stock to outside consultants totaled approximately $645,550, representing 275,000 shares of common stock. The breakout in terms of types of consulting services performed during the year ended April 30, 2002 is summarized in Note 12 in the Consolidated Financial Statements. These costs are included in general and administrative costs on the consolidated statement of operations.
Provision for Loss on Brokered Loans
In March 2003, AMRES was served with a lawsuit brought by Oaktree Funding Corporation. The action relates to six different loan transactions brokered by AMRES and funded by Oaktree. There are several parties named in the action including AMRES, the appraiser, the escrow company, the notary public and the borrower in each transaction. We are vigorously defending the lawsuit as we believe the action lacks merit. However, it is the belief of the Company and of legal counsel that the maximum exposure attributable to this lawsuit is $140,000. The Company has recorded a provision for this amount in the financial statements as of April 30, 2003.
AMRES is named in two other actions which plaintiffs have alleged certain improprieties against certain branch managers. Management is vigorously defending these actions. It is the belief of AMRES management and of legal counsel that the maximum exposure attributable to these lawsuits is $105,000. We have recorded a provision for this amount in the financial statements as of April 30, 2003.
On December 9, 2002, we received notification from HUD requesting indemnification on up to 23 loans brokered by a former loan officer of the Company. AMRES executed and provided an indemnification agreement to HUD, as requested. On February 13, 2003, HUD notified AMRES that (i) without the loans originated by this particular loan officer, AMRES' default and claim rate would be an acceptable level to HUD, and (ii) as a result of the termination of that loan officer, and the indemnification agreement, the matter was closed. We carry errors and omissions insurance coverage, which may offset any potential losses, which may be incurred by the Company with respect to these loans. Our insurance carrier has granted representation by counsel to AMRES. As of April 30, 2003, we have accrued $55,000 of expense in the accompanying financial statements to account for the potential deductible we could incur if all of these loans result in losses.
Impairment of Goodwill - Titus Real Estate
In accordance with SFAS 142, goodwill, during the periods presented, was not amortized in accordance with SFAS 142. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, we assessed the carrying value of Titus, after a liquidation of assets held by the Titus REIT. Titus has no remaining assets or obligations as of April 30, 2003. We have inquired as to the sale value of Titus, in its current state, and believe that an impairment of the carrying value of Titus is necessary to reduce the estimated proceeds to be received to $20,000. Accordingly, we have recorded an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $150,000 to operations during the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. In addition, we reviewed the carrying value of assets and liabilities related to Titus and determined that further accrued acquisition liabilities in the amount of $80,000 were not paid, and therefore, the Company removed the liabilities through a reduction of the carrying value of goodwill.
Non-Recurring Settlement Expense / Gain
On October 25, 2002, the board of directors authorized the issuance of 150,000 shares of the Companys common stock upon exercise of the Laguna warrant. The stock was valued at the fair market value on the date the settlement was executed of $0.60 per share, less a 10% reduction based on the Rule 144 restriction. The value of the 150,000 shares issued to Laguna was determined to be $54,000. The original value of warrants was $132,543 and the value of the warrant immediately prior to the settlement was determined to be equal to the original relative value of the warrant, since no economic changes impacted the value of the warrant since the date of issuance. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, management recorded a gain on the settlement as other income in the amount of $78,543.
As part of the Global settlement in June of 2001, we recorded settlement expense of $61,494 relating to the excess value of shares issued as part of the global settlement compared to the net reduction in debt and interest relief received in the settlement. Further, in August of 2001, we settled a dispute with a former consultant over an investment banking agreement, issuing the former consultant 75,000 shares of our restricted common stock, and canceling 10,000 shares previously issued. The net shares (65,000) were valued at $221,000, or $3.40 and charged to expense during the year ended April 30, 2002.
During the twelve months ended April 30, 2002, we had capital lease obligations in default totaling $91,985 that were settled for $35,800. The remaining balance was recognized as a gain of $56,185. We used cash from operations to satisfy these settlements.
On January 17, 2002, American Residential Funding, a subsidiary ("AMRES") purchased a note payable by ANZA to a related party in the amount of $103,404 and accrued interest totaling $6,291 for consideration of $40,000 of which $25,000 was tendered. In the consolidation the note payable is eliminated and we recognized a gain of $69,695 from forgiveness of debt. We used cash from operations to satisfy these settlements.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $146,572 as of April 30, 2003, compared to $179,428 as of April 30, 2002. This decrease is associated with a reduction in the total balance of notes payable during the year, offset somewhat by the amortization of the value ascribed to options issued to Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP as part of the Bridge Financing initiated by ANZA in June of 2002 and by higher average balances on our warehouse line of credit. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the "Warehouse Line Of Credit".
Income Taxes
Our income taxes have not been material during the years presented because of utilization of the Companys net operating loss carryfowards for federal income tax reporting purposes. California suspended net operating losses usage for fiscal 2003 and 2004. In 2003, we deducted losses associated with the LoanNet transactions, as we sold our rights to the shares originally issued for the exchange transaction in February 2000. The loss deduction amounted to approximately $2.1 million. No deferred tax asset was previously recorded for this loss deduction. The Company has no current or deferred income tax expense during the period presented.
Net Income
We achieved a net income for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 in the amount of $902,392, or $0.32 per share compared with a net loss of $(442,713), or $(0.24) per share for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. The improved profitability experienced in fiscal 2003 is directly related to the increase in revenues and the reduction in non-cash expenses that have been significant in prior years. For the year ending April 30, 2002, non-cash expense relating to the amortization of the value ascribed to the Laguna warrants, settlement expense recorded as part of the Global settlement and stock paid to consultants amounted to approximately $1,040,244. Net income per basic share for fiscal 2003 amounted to $0.32, each, based on the weighted average shares number of shares outstanding of 2,777,656 during the year, using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We issued a significant number of common shares in February 2003 as a result of our recapitalization of our stockholders' equity, causing an artifically low number of weighted average shares outstanding. Had we used the actual number of shares outstanding at April 30, 2003 of 4,829,960 shares, our net income per share would be reduced from $0.32 per share to $0.19 per share.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows
Net cash used in operating activities was $3,962,850 and $184,983 for the twelve months ending April 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2003, we recorded a net profit of $902,392 compared to a net loss of ($442,713) for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. In the prior year, the value of non-cash expenses relating to the issuance of stock for services and settlements was $775,228 more than such issuances of stock in the current year. In addition, during the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, the value of the loans held for sale increased to $6,531,923 compared to $712,530 in the prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities was $210,547 and $29,024 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2003, the primary cash used in investing activities related to the purchase of equipment in the amount of $187,688. There were no individually significant sources or uses of funds from investing activities during the twelve months ended April 30, 2002.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $6,221,205 and $828,972 for the years ended April 30, 2003 and April 30, 2002 respectively. The most significant increase in the cash provided by financing activities between the years relates primarily to advances on our warehouse line of credit. For the year ended April 30, 2003, advances on the warehouse line of credit amounted to $6,469,333 compared to $704,034 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. The warehouse line of credit is secured by first and second trust deed mortgages.
Our stockholders equity increased from $445,168 as of April 30, 2002 to $1,931,011 as of April 30, 2003. In addition, our working capital as of April 30, 2003 amounted to $1,459,162. Our current obligations consist primarily of liabilities generated in the ordinary course of business. ANZA has begun to build modest cash reserves in the event that a sudden change in interest rates translates into a downturn in business.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, ANZA completed a series of transactions intended to recapitalize the Company and position it for growth and acquisition opportunities in the future. These recapitalization activities improved the working capital position of the Company, reduced the overhang on the Companys common stock and provided ANZA more favorable terms on our preferred shares outstanding. Due to ANZAs improved financial position, the use of the Companys common stock as compensation to outside consultants is expected to be minimal in future periods.
On December 9, 2002, the Company received notification from HUD requesting indemnification on up to 23 loans brokered by a former loan officer of the Company. We executed and provided an Indemnification Agreement to HUD as requested. On February 13, 2003, HUD notified us that (i) without the loans originated by this particular loan officer, AMRES default and claim rate would be an acceptable level to HUD, and (ii) as a result of our termination of that loan officer, and the indemnification agreement, the matter was closed. As we continue to develop our branch program, our risks of such similar events occurring in the future could increase. We are continually monitoring our internal control structure to help minimize the risk of future loss related to such events in the future.
As of July 31, 2003, our warehouse line of credit has been formally extended to $10,000,00. Subsequent to the year end the Company exceeded its line of credit based on the verbal agreement with the lender for a temporary increase. Maintaining an adequate warehouse line of credit is critical to our growth plans for our mortgage banking operations. Any significant reduction in the borrowing limits or significant changes in terms could have a negative impact on our ability to expand the mortgage banking operations at the pace and with the degree of profitability we desire. Further, we have traditionally experienced no defaults on loans funded through our mortgage banking operations. As we continue to grow this segment of our business, our default rate on these loans may increase. Any significant change in our default rate would have a negative impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are pleased with the current direction and financial improvement of ANZA. The operating subsidiaries are expanding in tough economic times. AMRES and Expidoc.com are currently profitable. The franchising initiatives for Bravo Real Estate Network or progressing as planned and could lead to increased revenues and profitability in future periods. The cash flow of ANZA has markedly improved, with cash on hand ending April 30, 2003 of $2,755,659 versus $707,851 the year earlier. Short-term debt is manageable and consists primarily of obligations generated in the ordinary course of business.
We generated an annual net income for the first time in the current fiscal year. We plan to continue our growth strategy to generate revenues sufficient to meet our cost structure. We made significant investments in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, in such areas as enhancing our technology for tracking loans, improving intranet communications programs, relocation and redistribution of staff and office support, and start-up costs for our real estate franchise model. We also incurred legal fees for our recapitalization and our annual audit fees. These expenses, combined with a slow down in loan production (specifically in February and March 2003), contributed to a small loss in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year. We will continue to evaluate our costs relating to infrastructure and business expansion to ensure that the investment will pay off from the standpoint of increased profitability. We are prepared to modify current plans, namely restricting our cash outlay for expansion should business conditions change and our revenue base decline. We believe these actions will allow us to fund our daily operations and service our remaining debt obligations primarily through the cash generated by operations; however, there are no assurances that our plans will be successful.
ITEM 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ITEM 8 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There have been no events required to be reported by this Item 8.
PART III
ITEM 9 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the names and ages of our current directors and executive officers, the principal offices and positions held by each person, and the date such person became a director or executive officer. Our executive officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The directors serve one year terms until their successors are elected. The executive officers serve terms of one year or until their death, resignation or removal by the Board of Directors. Unless described below, there are no family relationships among any of the directors and officers.
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Vincent Rinehart has been a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 12, 2000, and its Chairman since January 1, 2001. He also serves in the following capacities: Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of AMRES (commencing in 1997); Chief Executive Officer of Firstline Mortgage, Inc., a HUD-approved originator of FHA, VA, and Title 1 loans (commencing in 1985); and a director of Firstline Relocation Services, Inc., a three -office enterprise that provides real estate sales, financing, destination, and departure services to Fortune 500 companies (commencing in 1995). Mr. Rinehart received his B.A. in Business Administration from California State University at Long Beach in 1972.
Scott A. Presta has been a director of the Company since April 12, 2000. A former member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., he was the licensed General Securities Principal of Pacific Coast Financial Services, Inc., ("Pacific Coast"), a brokerage firm in Long Beach, California, from October of 1993 through November of 1995. Following his tenure with the brokerage firm, Mr. Presta formed a series of companies that were involved in the real estate and oil and gas industries, one of which, Titus, was acquired by the Company. Mr. Presta attended California State University Long Beach from 1989 through spring of 1992, when he became employed by Pacific Coast.
Kenneth Arevalo has been a director of the Company since April 11, 2003. He has been the Vice President of American California Bank in San Francisco since 1999, Assistant Vice President at Bank of the Orient in San Francisco the previous two years, and was a credit analyst at the Bank of Oakland from 1996 to 1997. Mr. Arevalo received his bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at St. Marys College of California. He also attended Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington in Seattle
L. Wade Svicarovich has been a director of the Company since April 11, 2003. He has been the President and CEO of Kimlor Mills since 1993. He previously was Senior Vice President at Springs Industries from 1982 to 1993. Mr. Svicarovich attended Cal State Long Beach and served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1969, achieving the rank of Captain.
To the Companys knowledge, none of the nominees presently serve as directors of public corporations other than Anza Capital, Inc.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
To the Companys knowledge, none of the required parties currently are or were during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003 delinquent in their 16(a) filings.
Board Meetings and Committees
During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003, the Board of Directors met on numerous occasions and took written action on numerous other occasions. All the members of the Board attended the meetings. The written actions were by unanimous consent.
On April 11, 2003, an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors was formed. The Audit Committee has not yet had any meetings. In accordance with a written charter adopted by the Companys Board of Directors, the Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of the quality and integrity of the Companys financial reporting process, including the system of internal controls. In connection with the audit of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003, the Audit Committee (i) reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management, (ii) discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by SAS 61, (iii) received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountants required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, (iv) discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountants independence, and (v) made appropriate recommendations to the Companys Board of Directors concerning inclusion of the audited financial statements in the Companys annual report on Form 10-KSB.
The directors who are members of the Audit Committee are Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich, both of whom are considered independent directors in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 10A(m)(3). Mr. Arevalo is considered by our Board of Directors to be an audit committee financial expert.
On April 11, 2003, a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors was formed. The Compensation Committee, which consists of Vincent Rinehart and Scott A. Presta, has not had any meetings, and has not taken any actions.
ITEM 10 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Officers and Directors
On June 1, 2001, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Vincent Rinehart. Under the terms of the agreement, we are to pay to Mr. Rinehart a salary equal to $275,000 per year, subject to an annual increase of 10% commencing January 1, 2002, plus an automobile allowance of $1,200 per month and other benefits, including life insurance. The agreement is for a term of 5 years and provides for a severance payment in the amount of $500,000 and immediate vesting of all stock options in the event his employment is terminated for any reason, including cause. Mr. Rineharts Employment Agreement was ratified by the shareholders of the Company at our 2001 Annual Shareholders Meeting.
2000 Stock Compensation Program
We have reserved shares of our common stock for issuance under our 2000 Stock Compensation Program (the "2000 Plan"), as amended. A total of 440,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2000 Plan, all of which have been issued. Our 2000 Plan was adopted by our board of directors in December 1999.
The 2000 Plan is administered by the Board of Directors. The administrator has the power to determine the individuals to whom options, restricted shares or rights to purchase shares shall be granted, the number of shares or securities subject to each option, restricted share, purchase right or other award, the duration, times and exercisability of each award granted, and the price of any share purchase or exercise price of any option.
Options granted under the 2000 Plan are generally not transferable by the optionee except by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each option is exercisable, during the lifetime of the optionee, only by the optionee. Options generally must be exercised within 30 days following the end of the optionee's status as an employee or consultant unless extended to 90 days in the discretion of the administrator. Options may be exercised for up to 6 months upon death or disability. However, in no event may an option be exercised later than the earlier of the expiration of the term of the option or five years from the date of the 2000 Plan.
The 2000 Plan may be amended, altered, suspended or terminated by the administrator at any time, but no such amendment, alteration, suspension or termination may adversely affect the terms of any option, restricted share, purchase right or other award previously granted without the consent of the affected participant. Unless terminated sooner, the 2000 Plan will terminate automatically in December of 2004.
2003 Omnibus Securities Plan
On February 28, 2003, our Board of Directors approved the Anza Capital, Inc. 2003 Omnibus Securities Plan. The Plan offers selected employees, directors, and consultants an opportunity to acquire our common stock, and serves to encourage such persons to remain employed by us and to attract new employees. The plan allows for the award of stock and options, up to 750,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock. On May 1 of each year, the number of shares in the 2003 Securities Plan shall automatically be adjusted to an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the outstanding stock of the Company on April 30 of the immediately preceding year. As of July 22, 2003, no shares of our common stock, and no options, had been issued under the plan.
Board Compensation
In November 2002, Scott Presta received 42,500 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock for past services as a director and for agreeing to stand for re-election as a director, and Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich each received 25,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock for agreeing to stand for election as a director. There are currently no agreements with any of the directors, or director nominees for additional compensation, and the Company does not anticipate paying any additional compensation. Directors of the Company are entitled to reimbursement for their travel expenses. The Company does not pay additional amounts for committee participation or special assignments of the Board of Directors.
Summary Compensation Table
The Summary Compensation Table shows certain compensation information for services rendered in all capacities for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2003 and 2002. Other than as set forth herein, no executive officer's salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 in any of the applicable years. The following information includes the dollar value of base salaries, bonus awards, the number of stock options granted and certain other compensation (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003), if any, whether paid or deferred.
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Annual Compensation |
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Long Term Compensation |
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Awards |
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Payouts |
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Name and
Principal Position |
Year |
Salary
($) |
Bonus
($) |
Other Annual
Compensation
($) |
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Restricted Stock
Awards
($) |
Securities Underlying Options SARs
(#) |
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LTIP Payouts
($) |
All Other
Compensation
($) |
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Vincent Rinehart |
2003 |
312,583 |
5,000 |
14,400 |
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-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
Pres., CEO, Chairman |
2002 |
290,000 |
5,000 |
24,000 |
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-0- |
125,000 |
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-0- |
-0- |
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Scott A. Presta |
2003 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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22,950 |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
Director |
2002 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
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Kenneth Arevalo |
2003 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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13,500 |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
Director |
2002 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
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L. Wade Svicarovich |
2003 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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13,500 |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
Director |
2002 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
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-0- |
-0- |
OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
(Individual Grants) |
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Name |
Number of Securities
Underlying
Options/SARs Granted
(#) |
Percent of Total
Options/SARs Granted
to Employees In Fiscal
Year |
Exercise or Base Price
($/Sh) |
Expiration Date |
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Vincent Rinehart |
125,000 |
100% |
N/A |
N/A |
Scott A. Presta |
-0- |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Kenneth Arevalo |
-0- |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
L. Wade Svicarovich |
-0- |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
AGGREGATED OPTIONS/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FY-END OPTION/SAR VALUES |
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Name |
Shares Acquired On
Exercise
(#) |
Value Realized
($) |
Number of Unexercised
Securities Underlying
Options/SARs at FY-End
(#)
Exercisable/Unexercisable |
Value of Unexercised
In-The-Money
Option/SARs
at FY-End
($)
Exercisable/Unexercisable |
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Vincent Rinehart |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Scott A. Presta |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Kenneth Arevalo |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
L. Wade Svicarovich |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
ITEM 11 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth, as of July 22, 2003, certain information with respect to the Company's equity securities owned of record or beneficially by (i) each Officer and Director of the Company; (ii) each person who owns beneficially more than 5% of each class of the Company's outstanding equity securities; and (iii) all Directors and Executive Officers as a group.
COMMON STOCK |
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Title of Class |
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner (1) |
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership |
Percent
of Class (2) |
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Common
Stock |
Vincent Rinehart (3) |
660,275 |
13.7% |
Common
Stock |
Scott A. Presta |
43,275 |
< 1% |
Common
Stock |
Kenneth Arevalo |
25,000 |
< 1% |
Common
Stock |
L. Wade Svicaravich |
25,000 |
< 1% |
COMMON STOCK
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Title of Class
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Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner (1)
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Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
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Percent
of Class (2)
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Common
Stock |
Keyway Investments, Ltd. (6)(8)
19 Mount Havlock
Douglas, Isle of Man
United Kingdom 1M1 2QG |
910,536 |
18.9% |
Common
Stock |
Cranshire Capital, L.P. (4)
c/o Downsview Capital, Inc.
666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 |
638,065 |
13.2% |
Common
Stock |
21st Century Beneficial Trust (5)
1061 East Flamingo, Suite 1
Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
375,000 |
7.8% |
Common
Stock |
The dotCom Fund, LLC (7)
666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 |
330,567 |
6.8% |
Common
Stock |
All officers and directors as a group
(4 persons) (3) |
753,550 |
15.6% |
(1) Unless otherwise noted, the address of each beneficial owner is c/o Anza Capital, Inc., 3200 Bristol Street, Suite 700, Costa Mesa, California 92626.
(2) Based on 4,829,960 shares outstanding.
(3) Does not include 1,880,000 shares of common stock which may be acquired by Rinehart beginning on February 28, 2004 upon the conversion of 18,800 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock. The shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock shall be voted equally with the common stock on all matters submitted to the shareholders, with the holder thereof having that number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock which may be acquired upon conversion.
(4) Does not include 390,004 shares of common stock which may be acquired by Cranshire beginning on February 28, 2004 upon the conversion of 3,075.5 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock shall be voted equally with the common stock on all matters submitted to the shareholders, with the holder thereof having that number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock which may be acquired upon conversion.
(5) Represents shares originally issued to EMB Corporation, who, to the best knowledge of the Company, assigned them to 21st Century Beneficial Trust.
(6) Does not include 510,854 shares of common stock which may be acquired by Keyway beginning on February 28, 2004 upon the conversion of 4,028.5 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock shall be voted equally with the common stock on all matters submitted to the shareholders, with the holder thereof having that number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock which may be acquired upon conversion.
(7) Does not include 139,174 shares of common stock which may be acquired by dotCom beginning on February 28, 2004 upon the conversion of 1,097.5 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. The shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock shall be voted equally with the common stock on all matters submitted to the shareholders, with the holder thereof having that number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock which may be acquired upon conversion.
(8) Keyway Investments Ltd. has advised us that they beneficially own all of our securities owned of record by EURAM Cap Strat "A" Fund Limited.
PREFERRED STOCK |
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Title of Class |
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
Percent of Class |
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Series D
Preferred (1) |
Keyway Investments, Ltd. (8)
19 Mount Havlock
Douglas, Isle of Man
United Kingdom 1M1 2QG |
4,028.5 |
49.1% (2) |
Series D
Preferred (1) |
Cranshire Capital, L.P.
c/o Downsview Capital, Inc.
666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 |
3,075.5 |
37.5% (2) |
Series D
Preferred (1) |
The dotCom Fund, LLC
666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 |
1,097.5 |
13.4% (2) |
Series E Preferred (3) |
Barbara Dunster
5319 Appian Way
Long Beach, California 90242 |
152,469 |
80% (4) |
Series E Preferred (3) |
Staron Family Trust
12139 Julius Avenue
Downey, California 90242 |
38,118 |
20% (4) |
Series F Preferred (5) |
Vincent Rinehart
c/o Anza Capital, Inc.
3200 Bristol Street, Suite 700
Costa Mesa, California 92626 |
18,800 |
100% (6) |
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All officers and directors as a group
(4 persons) |
18,800 (7) |
100% (7) |
(1) Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split) (i) has a liquidation preference equal to $126.81 per share, (ii) is entitled to receive a quarterly non-cumulative dividend equal to 7% per annum, which may be paid in cash or in common stock at the discretion of the Company based on the average of the closing bid price for the last ten trading days of the applicable quarter, (iii) may be converted, after February 28, 2004, into 126.81 shares of Company common stock at the option of the holder, and (iv) is entitled to 126.81 votes on all matters submitted to the shareholders for approval.
(2) Based on 8,201.5 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding.
(3) Each share of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split) (i) has a liquidation preference (after the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock) equal to $1.00 per share, (ii) is entitled to a monthly, non-cumulative dividend equal to 12% per annum, payable in cash, and (iii) may be converted, only upon the mutual written consent of the holder and the Company, into common stock at the average of the closing bid price for the last ten days prior to the conversion date. The Series E Convertible Preferred Stock does not have any voting rights.
(4) Based on 190,586 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding.
(5) Each share of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split) (i) has a liquidation preference (after the Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock) equal to $16.675 per share, (ii) is entitled to a quarterly, non-cumulative dividend of 1.75 shares of Company common stock, which may be paid in cash at the Companys discretion based on the average of the closing bid price for the last ten trading days of the applicable quarter, (iii) may be converted, after February 28, 2004, into 100 shares of Company common stock at the option of the holder, and (iv) is entitled to 100 votes on all matters submitted to the shareholders for approval.
(6) Based on 18,800 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding.
(7) Represents Series F Convertible Preferred Stock only.
(8) Keyway Investments Ltd. has advised us that they beneficially own all of our securities owned of record by EURAM Cap Strat "A" Fund Limited.
ITEM 12 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
On April 12, 2000, we closed the acquisition of AMRES and Bravo Real Estate. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement, we issued 375,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock to EMB, representing nearly 40% of our then issued and outstanding common stock, paid $1,595,000 cash, and issued a promissory note in the initial amount of $2,405,000, and AMRES and Bravo Real Estate became our wholly owned subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2001, the remaining principal balance of the promissory note was $1,055,000, and the note was cancelled in its entirety effective June 27, 2001, (see discussion of Global Settlement below). AMRES was the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Since Bravo Real Estate had no operations or net assets, our management determined that a nominal value of $1,000 be attributed to its name. The fair value attributable to the 375,000 (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock on April 12, 2000 was $3,838,000 based on the fair value of assets acquired. Because the purchase was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, the $4.0 million in cash and notes issued to EMB were treated as a deemed distribution with a charge to our accumulated deficit. On April 12, 2000, James E. Shipley, the former CEO of EMB, was elected our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vincent Rinehart was elected our President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director. Bravo Real Estate has not sold any franchises and is attempting to become an operating subsidiary.
Mr. Shipley was the CEO, President, and a less than 5% owner of EMB at the time of our acquisition of AMRES and Bravo from EMB. Mr. Shipley resigned as Chairman of EMB and became our Chairman in April 2000 (replacing Mr. Roth as our Chairman), and then resigned as our chairman and one of our officers on December 31, 2000, when Mr. Rinehart became our Chairman.
Mr. Rinehart was never an officer or director of EMB, but was the owner of 100,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of EMB common stock, making him less than a 10% owner of EMB at the time of the sales in April 2000, and continues as one of our officers and directors, as well as an officer of all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.
On April 12, 2000, in accordance the provisions of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock, AMRES Holding/Rinehart demanded that its B Preferred be repurchased by us for an aggregate of one million dollars. On April 20, 2000, we agreed with AMRES Holding/Rinehart and Mr. Presta to amend the Titus Purchase Agreement to provide for the return of 100,000 shares of our Class B preferred stock issued to AMRES Holding and Mr. Presta upon the issuance of 50,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock to them.
On May 24, 2000, Michael Roth and Jean Oliver, the sole remaining officers and directors of prior management, resigned their remaining positions with us. On that date, Mr. Presta, an executive officer and director of Titus Real Estate, was elected as our Secretary and as one of our directors.
On April 13, 2000, Mr. Shipley loaned the Company $300,000 due April 12, 2001, together with interest at 10% per annum. This loan was satisfied by the issuance of 7,500 shares (adjusted for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of the Company's common stock to Mr. Shipley on or about April 25, 2001. Based on a press release by EMB, effective July 25, 2001, James E. Shipley again became the Chief Executive Officer of EMB.
On July 1, 2001, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Vincent Rinehart. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is to pay to Mr. Rinehart a salary equal to $275,000 per year, subject to an annual increase of 10% commencing January 1, 2002, plus an automobile allowance of $1,200 per month and other benefits, including life insurance. The agreement is for a term of 5 years and provides for a severance payment in the amount of $500,000 and immediate vesting of all stock options in the event his employment is terminated for any reason, including cause. Mr. Rineharts Employment Agreement was ratified by the shareholders of the Company at the 2001 Annual Shareholders Meeting.
In November 2002, Scott Presta received 42,500 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock for past services as a director and for agreeing to stand for re-election as a director, and Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich each received 25,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock for agreeing to stand for election as a director.
On February 28, 2003, the Company entered into a Debt Exchange Agreement with Vincent Rinehart, Chairman, CEO, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of the agreement, Rinehart (i) cancelled options to acquire 2,500,000 shares of common stock previously acquired as part of his Employment Agreement, and (ii) converted an aggregate of $433,489.06 in principal and interest under a promissory into (y) 6,000,000 shares of common stock and (z) 18,800 shares of newly created Series F Convertible Preferred Stock.
ITEM 13 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Item No. |
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Description |
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2.3 (3) |
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Mutual Release Agreement dated March 12, 2003 between the Company, Homelife, Inc., and related parties. |
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3.10 (2) |
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Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on April 14, 2003. |
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3.12 (2) |
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Second Restated Bylaws of Anza Capital, Inc. |
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4.4 (2) |
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Anza Capital, Inc. 2003 Omnibus Securities Plan |
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4.5 (2) |
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Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement relating to options granted under the Plan |
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4.6 (2) |
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Form of Non Statutory Stock Option Agreement relating to options granted under the Plan |
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4.7 (2) |
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Form of Common Stock Purchase Agreement relating to restricted stock granted under the Plan |
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4.8 (2) |
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Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with Keyway Investments, Ltd. |
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4.9 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 1 with Keyway Investments, Ltd. |
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4.10 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 2 with Keyway Investments, Ltd. |
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4.11 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 3 with Keyway Investments, Ltd. |
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4.12 (2) |
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Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with Cranshire Capital, L.P. |
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4.13 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 1 with Cranshire Capital, L.P. |
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4.14 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 2 with Cranshire Capital, L.P. |
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4.15 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 3 with Cranshire Capital, L.P. |
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4.16 (2) |
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Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with EURAM Cap Strat. "A" Fund Limited |
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4.17 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 1 with EURAM Cap Strat. "A" Fund Limited |
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4.18 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 2 with EURAM Cap Strat. "A" Fund Limited |
Item No.
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Description
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4.19 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 3 with EURAM Cap Strat. "A" Fund Limited |
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4.20 (2) |
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Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with the dotCom Fund, LLC |
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4.21 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 1 with the dotCom Fund, LLC |
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4.22 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 2 with the dotCom Fund, LLC |
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4.23 (2) |
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Warrant Agreement No. 3 with the dotCom Fund, LLC |
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4.24 (2) |
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Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with Barbara Dunster |
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4.25 (2) |
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Stock Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with the Staron Family Trust |
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4.26 (2) |
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Debt Exchange Agreement dated February 28, 2003 with Vincent Rinehart |
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4.27 (2) |
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Certificate of Designation for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock |
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4.28 (2) |
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Certificate of Designation for Series E Convertible Preferred Stock |
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4.29 (2) |
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Certificate of Designation for Series F Convertible Preferred Stock |
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10.1 (1) |
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Settlement Agreement dated June 26, 2001 by and between EMB Corporation, e-Net Financial.com Corporation, AMRES Holding LLC, Vincent Rinehart, and Williams de Broe. |
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10.2 (1) |
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Limited Irrevocable Proxy dated June 27, 2001. |
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10.3 (1) |
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Promissory Note dated June 27, 2001 executed by e-Net in favor of AMRES Holding LLC. |
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10.4 (1) |
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Promissory Note dated June 27, 2001 executed by EMB Corporation in favor of Williams de Broe. |
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10.5 (1) |
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Promissory Note dated June 27, 2001 executed by e-Net in favor of EMB Corporation (later terminated). |
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10.6 (1) |
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Promissory Note dated June 27, 2001 executed by e-Net in favor of EMB Corporation. |
Item No.
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Description
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10.7 (1) |
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Redeemable Convertible 10% Promissory Note dated June 28, 2001 executed by e-Net in favor of EMB Corporation. |
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10.8 (1) |
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Registration Rights Agreement dated June 27, 2001 executed by e-Net in favor of Williams de Broe. |
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10.9 (1) |
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Investment Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between e-Net and Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP. |
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10.10 (1) |
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Secured Promissory Note dated June 27, 2001 executed by e-Net in favor of Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP. |
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10.11 (1) |
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Warrant Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between e-Net and Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP. |
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10.12 (1) |
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Form of Warrant. |
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10.13 (1) |
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Operating Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between e-Net and Anza Properties, Inc. |
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10.14 (1) |
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ENET Bond Term Sheet by and between e-Net and Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP. |
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10.15 (1) |
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Employment Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between Anza Properties, Inc. and Thomas Ehrlich. |
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10.16 (1) |
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Stock Option Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between e-Net and Thomas Ehrlich. |
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10.17 (1) |
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Consulting Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between Anza Properties, Inc. and Lawrence W. Horwitz. |
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10.18 (1) |
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Stock Option Agreement dated June 27, 2001 by and between e-Net and Lawrence W. Horwitz. |
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10.19 (1) |
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Employment Agreement dated effective July 1, 2001 by and between e-Net and Vincent Rinehart. |
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31.1 |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
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31.2 |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
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32.1 |
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Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 USC, Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 |
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Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 USC, Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
ANZA CAPITAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Shares issued for services during the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, are summarized as follows: