United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
Commission File No. 000-52980
PROPALMS, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
NEVADA 22-3351399
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)
Unit 4, Park Farm Courtyard
Easthorpe, Malton N. Yorkshire
United Kingdom Y017 6QX
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(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
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011-44-1653-696060
(Issuer's Telephone Number)
Securities Registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None.
Securities Registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock
(Title of Class)
Check whether the Issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Check whether the Issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (ss.232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ ] No [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B 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]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes [ ] No [X]
Issuer's revenues for the most recent fiscal year were $882,119.
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity of the registrant as of May 8, 2009 was $5,974,140 based on the $0.012 per share closing price of the Common Stock on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board composite transactions tape.
The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 8, 2009 was 487,845,650.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I:
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Item 1. Description of Business 2
Item 2. Description of Property 12
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 12
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 13
Part II:
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Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters
and Small Business Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities 13
Item 6. Financial Statements 14
Report of Registered Public Accountants 15
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2009
and 2008 16
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years
ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 17
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit for
the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 18
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the
years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 19
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 20
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
Operation 29
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure 39
Item 8A(T). Controls and Procedures 39
Item 8B. Other Information 39
Part III:
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Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, and Control
Persons and Corporate Governance; Compliance with
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act 39
Item 10. Executive Compensation
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 12. Certain Relations and Related Transactions, and
Director Independence 41
Item 13. Exhibits 41
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 41
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT INFORMATION
Certain statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB are "forward-looking statements" made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Such statements may relate to, but are not limited to, information or assumptions about known and unknown risks, sales (including pricing), income/(loss), earnings per share, operating income or gross margin improvements, return on equity, return on invested capital, capital expenditures, working capital, cash flow, dividends, capital structure, debt to capitalization ratios, interest rates, internal growth rates, restructuring, impairment and other charges, potential losses on divestitures, impact of changes in accounting standards, pending legal proceedings and claims (including environmental matters), future economic performance, costs and cost savings (including raw material inflation, productivity and streamlining), synergies, management's plans, goals and objectives for future operations, performance and growth or the assumptions relating to any of the forward-looking statements. These statements generally are accompanied by words such as "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "target," "plan," "expect," "will," "should," "would" or similar statements. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are not guarantees because there are inherent difficulties in predicting future results. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, those matters set forth in this Annual Report generally and Item 1A to this Annual Report. Some of these factors are described as criteria for success. The Company's failure to achieve all or even a limited success of these objectives could result in actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company has correctly identified and assessed all of the factors affecting the Company or that the publicly available and other information the Company receives with respect to these factors is complete or correct.
Part I
Item 1. Description of Business.
Overview of our Business.
Propalms, Inc. (the "Company"), a Nevada corporation is the successor to Propalms USA, Inc. ("Propalms USA"). Its sole asset is 100% ownership of Propalms, Ltd. a United Kingdom limited company incorporated in October 2001.
On July 12, 2005 Propalms, Ltd. purchased from Tarantella, Inc. a license and purchase option agreement for the world wide intellectual property rights, including the entire customer base and all the ongoing maintenance revenue, of a software product called Terminal Services Edition ("TSE"). The TSE product and its related services comprise the Company's sole product line.
Jenna Lane was a publicly traded non-operating Delaware corporation, incorporated in 1995. On December 8, 2006, shareholders of Propalms, Ltd. purchased 13,750,000 shares of Jenna Lane, which represented 50.1% of the outstanding shares. Jenna Lane immediately increased its authorized common to 500 million shares. On December 9, 2006, Jenna Lane entered into an agreement with all the shareholders of Propalms, Ltd. to exchange 230 million shares of Jenna Lane common equity for all the issued and outstanding stock of Propalms, Ltd. After the consummation of the agreement, the former shareholders of Propalms, Ltd. owned 243,750,000 shares of common stock of Jenna Lane, which represented 89.35% of Jenna Lane's outstanding shares.
In December 2006, the Company incorporated in the state of Nevada. In March 2007, Jenna Lane changed its name to Propalms USA and its trading symbol to PRPM.PK in order to better reflect the Company's international sales and global presence. Further, in June 2007, the Company filed Articles of Merger with the State of Nevada merging Propalms USA into the Company. The merger was effected to make the Company a public company in order to be able to provide the Company with other business options for making acquisitions, other business growth opportunities, provide potential share trading liquidity to the Company's existing shareholders and to avail itself of the more favorable corporate tax laws in Nevada.
In October 2008 Propalms, Inc. received from FINRA clearance to begin quotations on the OTC Bulletin Board, and its ticker symbol changed to PRPM.OB
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Propalms Ltd., develops software for Terminal Server Edition (TSE) which offers users a complete management product for the Microsoft server-based computing ("SBC") environment. TSE application allows users to manage and operate all their software applications centrally on their servers rather than on each individual desktop computer. The Company markets and licenses its TSE product and related services through multiple channels such as value-added resellers and channel distributors.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Propalms, Ltd. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company's website address is www.propalms.com where copies of Exchange Act and Securities Act reports are available free of charge.
Software Products
Today, the Company is a software vendor and development company whose products are applicable for a broad range of customers. The Company works with international value-added resellers. In the computer and other industries, a value-added reseller ("VARs") is a company that takes an existing product, adds its own "value" usually in the form of a specific application for the product (for example, a special computer application), and resells it as a new product. Independent Software Vendors ("ISVs") develop their own software and require it to run on Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2008 as a SBC system. The Company utilizes the services of VARs and ISVs to enable the Company's enhanced channel distribution.
In July 2005, when Propalms Ltd. purchased the TSE worldwide product business, it also acquired all rights and ownership interest in the TSE intellectual property rights, including but not limited to trademark, patent, copyrights, and technical knowledge base, all continuing annual support agreements, and the entire TSE database consisting of all product and customer information. Propalms Ltd. also took over the TSE development team. At the time of this acquisition, the TSE product had a worldwide customer base and an established distribution network in 26 countries. When purchased by the Company, TSE was an existing and established software product, requiring no major core development in regards to the product's functionality. Since the original purchase of TSE Version 4, the Company has developed and markets Versions 5 and 6.
Server-based computing (SBC) is a technology whereby computer applications are deployed, managed, supported and executed on servers rather than on personal computers ("PCs"). In SBC environments, upgrades, application deployment, technical support, and data storage and backup are simplified because only the servers need to be managed, not the PCs. Data and applications reside on a few servers rather than on many individual workstations. Personal computers essentially become terminals and can be replaced by simpler, less expensive (and most importantly) easier to manage devices called "thin clients." SBC solutions are enormously popular among enterprises, as they promise to greatly simplify the computing infrastructure.
In summary, TSE enables an enterprise to simply install and run substantially all of their software applications that have traditionally been installed on each separate work station or computer through remote and centralized servers, rather than on each individual desktop. It enables enterprise approved users, regardless of where they are based, to access their applications without having the problems of incompatibility issues and upgrade problems, all in a seamless manner. It also enables a centralized function to control or manage software updates.
TSE is a comprehensive management product for the SBC environment. It enables enterprises, large or small, to save significant money in managing their software and hardware, providing secure remote access and providing a more controlled IT environment. Using the base technologies of Microsoft Windows, TSE provides a solution to manage end users, application servers and server hosted Windows applications.
Unlike other SBC solutions, TSE leverages the Microsoft(R) RDP protocol as a standard building block, adding an intelligent management layer and protecting customers' long-term investments in Microsoft technology. TSE publishes server-based Windows applications and the Windows desktop through a single, unified and portable browser interface.
Partner Relationships
At this time, Microsoft does not sell a fully functioning SBC solution, but only provides the operating system for all servers, known as Microsoft Terminal Services Edition.
As TSE leverages the Microsoft(R) RDP protocol as a standard building block, the Company has become a Microsoft Certified Gold ISV Partner, which is the highest level of partnership that any third party software vendor can attain with Microsoft. On becoming a Microsoft Gold ISV, the Company will have better access to the Microsoft development and support teams, be listed on the Microsoft website, and have the ability to conduct joint events from worldwide Microsoft offices.
Marketing and Distribution
Most of the Company's sales are channeled through its certified distribution network throughout the world which is currently composed of 37 distributors operating in 48 countries. The Company focuses its resources and energy on the technical development and enhancement of its products, and the marketing campaigns and sales generation leads, which are then passed on through its distribution channels.
In February 2009 Propalms opened a sales office in Mumbai, India. The sales team is headed by Naveen Merudi, VP of Sales, India and currently consists of five (5) staff. We also plan to open a sales office in Delhi in the coming months.
Currently Propalms product sells to three types of customers:
1. Independent software Vendors ("ISV") who develop their own software and require it to run on Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/ 2008 as a SBC system.
2. Application Service Providers ("ASP") who host and deliver centrally managed applications. They typically rent applications software from the provider on a per user per month basis and charge their customer accordingly.
3. End users who can have any number of desktop computers.
End users are from both the public and private sectors and typically have between 5 and 5000 desktop computers in their organization. Examples of current TSE users by industry are:
o Manufacturing
o Software Houses
o Local Government
o Telecoms
o Communications
o Health Care
o Educational Establishments
o Legal
o Charitable organizations
o Banking
o International Groups
The Company's initial strategy is to focus on the small business emerging market which its principal competitors have no significant interest operating in. The Company is focused on acquiring orders for companies needing 100 to 400 end user licenses, a market in which the larger SBC companies are not currently competing.
Currently, the Company has approximately 2600 customers worldwide which comprise approximately a total of 250,000 concurrent users. Though the Company has several large customers, it is not dependent on any or even a relative few customers for its continued viability.
The Company markets its products in the following ways:
1. E-Shot: E-Short is e-mail marketing software produced by Net Formation Ltd. It is an internet marketing tool that gives the Company complete control in managing contacts, creation of professionally designed messages and accurately targeting them, all in a simple to use highly available online application. It is both inexpensive to produce and inexpensive to send, and can generate instant results. The Company is currently evaluating two email marketing and lead generation tools that enable it to verify the value of the e-shot blast campaign and provide it with the metrics to ensure it is obtaining value for the money invested. The Company is also evaluating its E-Shot success through online tracking. Online tracking is very important to see how many people have read an e-shot or e-newsletter, who are reading it, and which articles interested them most. This allows for a more targeted sales and marketing effort by providing the Company with user feedback that can be promptly analyzed to permit the Company to access customer use patterns or needs.
2. Leadbank: which offers a complete service in generating qualified leads and website optimization for search engines. Those leads are then circulated to the Company's distributors for follow up. Also, Leadbank can be configured to collect certain data which can then be filtered to collect the required results, providing a tool to generate responsive email information.
3. Direct Mail: Sending hard copies and paper mailings of corporate marketing materials directly to targeted consumers through traditional mail services. Direct mailings can be a positive marketing tool. However, the cost of direct mail pieces can be prohibitive and will only be considered when sufficient funding is available.
4. Telemarketing: The Company has access to three separate telemarketing resources: (i) its internal telemarketing department working out of its own offices, (ii) the sales account managers, and (iii) a specialist UK based telemarketing company that get technology companies appointments with information technology directors (on a project by project basis). Information is gathered by the telemarketing process on customer/market needs, interests and opportunities. This information is then provided to the Company in order to target sales and customer opportunities. Telemarketing enables the Company to ensure marketing messages can be followed up and results can be quantified. The Company's telemarketing is flexible and can respond quickly to any topic which the public is interested in.
5. Advertising: The Company occasionally books space in specific trade publications that provide targeted exposure to VARs and ISVs.
6. The Company's Website: The website has been developed and is maintained in-house. This allows for changes to be made instantly, offering a dynamic website. As the backbone of the Company's online marketing effort, the website constantly reflects the products and services offered.
The Company provides the following support and services to its worldwide VARs and ISVs:
1. Telesales: The Company's intention is to employ our own telemarketing team both in the United Kingdom and the United States that will focus on contacting government, health, education and corporate enterprises with networks with more than 250 personal computers. Currently, the Company employs two telemarketers in the United Kingdom and one in the United States. These existing telemarketers have generated more than 300 leads over the past three months that resulted in approximately 30 new sales.
2. Telephone Support: The Company has seven technical people who give free-of-charge pre-sales support and thirty days post-sales support. The Company has six support people based in India who provide 24-hour support, five days a week.
3. Online Pre-Sales Installation: The Company has the ability to have online meetings with clients and operate offsite the clients' computer for training and product setup.
4. On Site Pre-Sales Installation: When feasible, the Company practice is to book an engineer to visit end users where the account has more then 500 connections on their networks. This helps promote the foundation for a successful installation and provides initial training on the product. This method of pre-sales support has resulted in a 90% conversion rate into firm orders.
5. On Site Representative: The Company provides large VARs with a representative to work in the respective VARs office with the sales desk to help promote the TSE products.
Initial customer service support for all resellers is available via chosen regional distributors. Additional support will be available directly with the Company via our email at support@propalms.com or on-line support directly with one of our representatives via Webex.
The following additional technical resources are available via our website www.propalms.com:
1. Product downloads,
2. Searchable knowledgebase,
3. Press releases,
4. Case studies,
5. Public newsgroup, and
6. Technical newsletters.
Technical Training and Accreditation
To assist in the sales process, the Company provides to all VARs technical staff training geared to their established provider accreditation level. This in turn gives the VARs the tools to provide implementation and support services directly to their customers.
Research and Development
When purchased by the Company, TSE was an existing and established software platform product, requiring no major core development in regards to the product's functionality, except with respect to routine advances and enhancements. Since July 2005, Propalms has made two upgrades; a major upgrade V5.0 released in April 2006 and in August 2008 a major upgrade V6.0 was released. It is our intention to continue to upgrade and develop the TSE technology to provide our existing and future customers with more practical and up to date features. Since the original TSE acquisition in 2005, we have expanded the development team. The development activity is contracted to India based Aloha Technologies, the Managing Director being Nakul Sood, a Director of the Company. All development work is performed by Aloha Technologies on a work for hire basis and the Company owns all rights title and interest in any work developed by Aloha Technologies.
In December 2008 Propalms established its own development team based in Pune, India. The Company employs a team of seven developers. This team is currently focused on bringing 2 new products to market; Propalms VDI, which is a connection and management broker to manage virtual XP and Vista instances on Parallels Virtualization Software. Also, already released in Beta is Propalms VPN. Propalms VPN is a Linux based, enterprise class SSL VPN product. It allows secure remote access to both applications and data on the corporate network, for remote branch offices, home and mobile workers.
Competition
The Company experiences significant competition from Citrix which started and dominates the SBC market and which started and dominates the SBC market and developed the first SBC product. Citrix has continued to develop the product and the market from the late 1990s and has maintained its position as the major worldwide supplier.
The Company also competes with a small number of other providers who have followed Citrix into the SBC market but none appear to have gained any significant market share.
Employees
The Company employs 16 full-time employees and various part-time consultants. The Company employees are not subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Lack of cash and working capital could impact adversely on expansion.
Limited cash flow due to our Company's past and intended expansion, we have experienced periods of very limited cash flow and working capital. This condition is likely to continue unless substantial positive cash flow is realized from operations or a significant capital infusion is received. In the absence of either of these the Company's ability to expand will likely be slowed. There is no assurance that the Company will receive a significant capital infusion in the near future or that cash flows from operations will increase dramatically in light of the current economic climate.
The benefits we anticipate from acquiring TSE may not be realized.
Propalms Ltd. and the Company were established to develop the underserved thin client server market for remote terminal services. The Company acquired TSE with the expectation that the acquisition will result in various benefits including, among other things, enhanced revenue and profits, and greater market presence and development. TSE was acquired to establish the Company in the emerging smaller and medium sized business markets. We may not realize any of these benefits.
The Company may not achieve the anticipated benefits of our acquisition of TSE as rapidly as, or to the extent, anticipated by management and certain financial or industry analysts, and others may not perceive the same benefits of the acquisition as does the Company. For example, TSE's contribution to the Company financial results may not meet the current expectations of management for a number of reasons, including marketplace penetration, product integration risks, and could dilute our profits beyond the current expectations of our management. Operations and costs incurred and potential liabilities assumed in connection with our acquisition of TSE also could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results. If these risks materialize, our publicly traded common stock price could be adversely affected.
Our business could be adversely impacted by conditions affecting the information technology market.
The demand for our products and services depends substantially upon the general demand for business-related computer appliances and software, which fluctuates based on numerous factors, including capital spending levels, the spending levels and growth of our current and prospective customers and general economic conditions. Fluctuations in the demand for our products and services could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Future economic projections for the information technology sector are uncertain. If an unfavorable information technology spending environment develops, it could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our long sales cycle for enterprise-wide sales could cause significant variability in our revenue and operating results for any particular period.
In recent quarters, a growing number of our large and medium-sized customers have decided to implement our enterprise customer license arrangements on a departmental or enterprise-wide basis. Our long sales cycle for these large-scale deployments makes it difficult to predict when these sales will occur, and we may not be able to sustain these sales on a predictable basis.
We have a long sales cycle for these enterprise-wide sales because: our sales force generally needs to explain and demonstrate the benefits of a large-scale deployment of our product to potential and existing customers prior to sale; our service personnel typically spend a significant amount of time assisting potential customers in their testing and evaluation of our products and services; our customers are typically large and medium size organizations that carefully research their technology needs and the many potential projects prior to making capital expenditures for software infrastructure; and before making a purchase, our potential customers usually must get approvals from various levels of decision makers within their organizations, and this process can be lengthy.
The continued long sales cycle for these large-scale deployment sales could make it difficult to predict the quarter in which sales will occur. Delays in sales could cause significant variability in our revenue and operating results for any particular period.
If we do not develop new products and services or enhancements to our existing products and services, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
The markets for our products and services are characterized by: rapid technological change; evolving industry standards; fluctuations in customer demand; changes in customer requirements; and frequent new product and service introductions and enhancements.
Our future success depends on our ability to continually enhance our
current products and services and develop and introduce new products and
services that our customers choose to buy. If we are unable to keep pace with
technological developments and customer demands by introducing new products and
services and enhancements, our business, results of operations and financial
condition could be adversely affected. Our future success could be hindered by:
delays in our introduction of new products and services; delays in market
acceptance of new products and services or new releases of our current products
and services; and our, or a competitor's, announcement of new product or service
enhancements or technologies that could replace or shorten the life cycle of our
existing product and service offerings.
We cannot guarantee that newer versions of TSE products will achieve the broad market acceptance by our VARs and ISVs and entities with which we have a technology relationship, customers and prospective customers necessary to generate significant revenue. In addition, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to respond effectively to technological changes or new product announcements by others. If we experience material delays or sales shortfalls with respect to our new products and services or new releases of our current products and services, those delays or shortfalls could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We believe that we could incur additional costs and royalties as we develop, license or buy new technologies or enhancements to our existing products. These added costs and royalties could increase our cost of revenues and operating expenses. However, we cannot currently quantify the costs for such transactions that have not yet occurred. In addition, we may need to use a substantial portion of our cash and investments to fund these additional costs.
If we lose key personnel or cannot hire enough qualified employees, our ability to manage our business could be adversely affected.
Our success depends, in large part, upon the services of a number of key employees. Except for the CEO and President/CFO, we do not have long-term employment our personnel. The effective management of our growth, if any, could depend upon our ability to retain our highly-skilled technical, sales and services managerial, finance and marketing personnel. If any of those employees leave, we will need to attract and retain replacements for them. We may also need to add key personnel in the future. The market for these qualified employees is competitive. We could find it difficult to successfully attract, assimilate or retain sufficiently qualified personnel in sufficient numbers. Also, we may need to hire additional personnel to develop new products, product enhancements and technologies. If we cannot add the necessary staff and resources, our ability to develop future enhancements and features to our existing or future products could be delayed. Any delays could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we fail to manage our operations or; to continue to grow revenue or fail to continue to effectively control expenses, our future operating results could be adversely affected.
Historically, the scope of our operations, the number of our employees and the geographic area of our operations and our revenue have grown rapidly. This growth could continue to place a significant strain on our managerial, operational and financial resources. To manage our current growth and any future growth effectively, we need to continue to implement and improve additional management and financial systems and controls. We may not be able to manage the current scope of our operations or future growth effectively and still exploit market opportunities for our products and services in a timely and cost-effective way. Our future operating results could also depend on our ability to manage: our existing product lines; our sales and marketing organizations; and our client support organization as installations of our products increase.
In addition, to the extent our revenue grows, if at all, we believe that our cost of revenues and certain operating expenses could also increase. We believe that we could incur additional costs, including royalties, as we develop, license or buy new technologies or enhancements to our existing products and services. These added costs and royalties could increase our cost of revenues and operating expenses and lower our gross margins. However, we cannot currently quantify the costs for such transactions that have not yet occurred or of these developing trends in our business. In addition, we may need to use a substantial portion of our cash and investments or issue additional shares of our common stock to fund these additional costs.
We cannot assure you that our operating expenses will be lower than our estimated or actual revenues in any given quarter. If we experience a shortfall in revenue in any given quarter, we likely will not be able to further reduce operating expenses quickly in response. Any significant shortfall in revenue could immediately and adversely affect our results of operations for that quarter. Also, due to the fixed nature of many of our expenses and our current expectation for revenue growth, our income from operations and cash flows from operating and investing activities could be lower than in recent years.
Attractive acquisition opportunities may not be available to us, which could negatively affect the growth of our business.
Our business strategy includes the selective acquisition of businesses and/or technologies. We plan to seek opportunities to expand our product portfolio, customer base, technology, and technical talent through acquisitions. However, we may not have the opportunity to make suitable acquisitions on favorable terms in the future, which could negatively impact the growth of our business. We expect that other companies in our industry will compete with us to acquire compatible businesses. This competition could increase prices for businesses and technologies that we would likely pursue, and our competitors may have far greater resources than we do to complete these acquisitions.
If we determine that any of our goodwill or intangible assets, including technology purchased in acquisitions, are impaired, we would be required to take a charge to earnings, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We have a significant amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, such as product and core technology, related to our TSE acquisition. We do not amortize goodwill and intangible assets that are deemed to have indefinite lives. However, we do amortize certain product and core technologies and other intangibles. We periodically evaluate our intangible assets, including goodwill, for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment). We review for impairment annually, or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount could exceed fair value. Fair values are based on discounted cash flows using a discount rate determined by our management to be consistent with industry discount rates and the risks inherent in our current business model. Due to uncertain market conditions and potential changes in our strategy and product portfolio, it is possible that the forecasts we use to support our goodwill and other intangible assets could change in the future, which could result in non-cash charges that would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Furthermore, impairment testing requires significant judgment, including the identification of reporting units based on our internal reporting structure that reflects the way we manage our business and operations and to which our goodwill and intangible assets would be assigned. Significant judgments are required to estimate the fair value of our goodwill and intangible assets, including estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates, estimating the applicable tax rates, foreign exchange rates and interest rates, projecting the future industry trends and market conditions, and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions, including changes in our reporting structure, could materially affect our determinations of fair value.
We recorded approximately $958,000 of goodwill and unamortized intangible assets in connection with our TSE acquisition. If the actual revenues and operating profit attributable to acquired intangible assets are less than the projections we used to initially value these intangible assets when we acquired them, then these intangible assets may be deemed to be impaired. If we determine that any of the goodwill or other intangible assets associated with our recent acquisitions are impaired, then we would be required to reduce the value of those assets or to write them off completely by taking a related charge to earnings. If we are required to write down or write off all or a portion of those assets, or if financial analysts or investors believe we may need to take such action in the future, our stock price and operating results could be materially adversely affected.
Our business could be adversely affected if we are unable to expand and diversify our distribution channels.
We currently intend to continue to expand our distribution channels by leveraging our relationships with independent hardware and software vendors and system integrators to encourage them to recommend or distribute our products. In addition, an integral part of our strategy is to diversify our base of channel relationships by adding and training more channel members with abilities to reach larger enterprise customers and to sell our newer products. This strategy will require additional resources, as we will need to expand our internal sales and service coverage of these customers. If we fail in these efforts and cannot expand, train or diversify our distribution channels, our business could be adversely affected. In addition to this diversification of our base, we will need to maintain a healthy mix of channel members who cater to smaller customers. We may need to add and remove distribution members to maintain customer satisfaction and a steady adoption rate of our products, which could increase our operating expenses. We are currently investing, and intend to continue to invest, significant resources to develop these channels, which could reduce our profits.
We could change our licensing programs or subscription renewal programs, which could negatively impact the timing of our recognition of revenue.
We continually re-evaluate our licensing programs and subscription renewal programs, including specific license models, delivery methods, and terms and conditions, to market our current and future products and services. We could implement new licensing programs and subscription renewal programs, including offering specified and unspecified enhancements to our current and future product and service lines. Such changes could result in recognizing revenues over the contract term as opposed to upon the initial shipment or licensing of our software product. We could implement different licensing models in certain circumstances, for which we would recognize licensing fees over a longer period. Changes to our licensing programs and subscription renewal programs, including the timing of the release of enhancements, upgrades, and maintenance releases, the term of the contract, discounts and other factors, could impact the timing of the recognition of revenue for our products, related enhancements and services and could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
Sales of our TSE product constitute substantially all of our license sales revenue and our deferred revenue.
We anticipate that sales of our TSE product will continue to constitute a substantial portion of our license sales revenue. Our ability to continue to generate both recognized and deferred revenue from that product will depend on our customers continuing to perceive value in automatic delivery of our software upgrades and enhancements. If our customers do not continue to purchase our TSE product, our license sales revenue and deferred revenue would decrease significantly and our results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
As our international sales and operations grow, we could become increasingly subject to additional risks that could harm our business.
We conduct significant sales and customer support, development and engineering operations in countries outside of the United States. During the year ended January 31, 2008, we derived approximately 44.5% of our revenues from sales other than the United States. Our continued growth and profitability could require us to further expand our international operations. To successfully expand international sales, we must establish additional foreign operations, hire additional personnel and recruit additional international resellers. Our international operations are subject to a variety of risks, which could cause fluctuations in the results of our international operations. These risks include: compliance with foreign regulatory and market requirements; variability of foreign economic, political and labor conditions; changing restrictions imposed by regulatory requirements, tariffs or other trade barriers or by United States export laws; longer accounts receivable payment cycles; potentially adverse tax consequences; difficulties in protecting intellectual property; burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws; and as we generate cash flow in non-United States jurisdictions, if required, we may experience difficulty transferring such funds to the United States in a tax efficient manner.
Our proprietary rights could offer only limited protection. Our products, including products obtained through acquisitions, could infringe third-party intellectual property rights, which could result in material costs.
Our efforts to protect our proprietary rights may not be successful. We rely primarily on a combination of copyright, trademark, patent and trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary rights. The loss of any material trade secret, trademark, trade name, patent or copyright could have a material adverse effect on our business. Despite our precautions, it could be possible for unauthorized third parties to copy or reverse engineer certain portions of our products or to otherwise obtain and use our proprietary information. If we cannot protect our proprietary technology against unauthorized copying or use, we may not remain competitive. Any of our pending or future patent applications, whether or not being currently challenged, may not be issued with the scope we seek, if at all, and if issued, may not provide any meaningful protection or competitive advantage.
We are subject to risks associated with our strategic and technology relationships.
Our business depends on strategic and technology relationships primarily with our VAR's and ISV's. We cannot assure you that those relationships will continue in the future. In addition to our relationship with Microsoft, we rely on strategic or technology relationships with other companies. We depend on the entities with which we have strategic or technology relationships to successfully test our products, to incorporate our technology into their products and to market and sell those products. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our current strategic and technology relationships or to develop additional strategic and technology relationships. If any entities in which we have a strategic or technology relationship are unable to incorporate our technology into their products or to market or sell those products, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Our success depends on our ability to attract, retain and further penetrate large enterprise customers.
We must retain and continue to expand our ability to reach and penetrate large enterprise customers by adding more effective VARs and ISVs. Our inability to attract and retain large enterprise customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Large enterprise customers usually request special pricing and generally have longer sales cycles, which could negatively impact our revenues. By granting special pricing, such as bundled pricing or discounts, to these large customers, we may have to defer recognition of some or all of the revenue from such sales. This deferral could reduce our revenues and operating profits for a given reporting period. Additionally, as we attempt to attract and penetrate large enterprise customers, we may need to increase corporate branding and marketing activities, which could increase our operating expenses. These efforts may not proportionally increase our operating revenues and could reduce our profits.
We rely on distribution channels and major distributors that we do not control.
We rely significantly on independent distributors and resellers (VARs and ISVs) to market and distribute our products and appliances. We do not control our distributors and resellers. Additionally, our distributors and resellers are not obligated to buy our products and could also represent other lines of products. We maintain and periodically revise our sales incentive programs for our independent distributors and resellers, and such program revisions may adversely impact our results of operations. Further, we could maintain individually significant accounts receivable balances with certain distributors. The financial condition of our distributors could deteriorate and distributors could significantly delay or default on their payment obligations. Any significant delays, defaults or terminations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our products could contain errors that could delay the release of new products and may not be detected until after our products are shipped.
Despite significant testing by us and by current and potential customers, our products, especially new products or releases or acquired products, could contain errors. In some cases, these errors may not be discovered until after commercial shipments have been made. Errors in our products could delay the development or release of new products and could adversely affect market acceptance of our products. Additionally, our products depend on third party products, which could contain defects and reduce the performance of our products or render them useless. Because our products are often used in mission-critical applications, errors in our products or the products of third parties upon which our products rely could give rise to warranty or other claims by our customers.
If we do not generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future, we may not be able to fund our product development and acquisitions and fulfill our future obligations.
Our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to fund our operations and product development, including the payment of cash consideration in acquisitions and the payment of our other obligations, depends on a range of economic, competitive and business factors, many of which are outside our control. We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that we will be able to liquidate our investments, repatriate cash and investments held in our overseas subsidiaries, sell assets or raise equity or debt financings when needed or desirable. An inability to fund our operations or fulfill outstanding obligations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For further information, please refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Our stock price could be volatile, and you could lose the value of your investment.
Our stock price has been volatile and has fluctuated significantly in the past. The trading price of our stock is likely to continue to be volatile and subject to fluctuations in the future. Your investment in our stock could lose some or all of its value. Some of the factors that could significantly affect the market price of our stock include: actual or anticipated variations in operating and financial results; analyst reports or recommendations; changes in interest rates; and other events or factors, many of which are beyond our control.
The stock market in general, and stock markets for software companies and technology companies in particular, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. These broad market and industry factors could materially and adversely affect the market price of our stock, regardless of our actual operating performance.
Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations.
Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our net revenues have fluctuated quarterly and have generally been the highest in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year due to corporate calendar year-end spending trends. In addition, our European operations generally provide lower revenues in the summer months because of the generally reduced level of economic activity in Europe during the summer. This seasonal factor also typically results in higher fourth quarter revenues. Quarterly results are also affected by the timing of the release of new products and services. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter, especially our fourth quarter, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.
Our common stock may be considered a "penny stock" and may be difficult to sell.
The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define "penny stock" to be an equity security that has a market or exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to specific exemptions. The market price of our common stock may be below $5.00 per share and therefore may be designated as a "penny stock" according to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). This designation requires any broker or dealer selling these securities to disclose certain information concerning the transaction, obtain a written agreement from the purchaser and determine that the purchaser is reasonably suitable to purchase the securities. These rules may restrict the ability of brokers or dealers to sell our common stock and may affect the ability of our stockholders to sell their shares. In addition, since our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, our stockholders may find it difficult to obtain accurate quotations of our common stock and may find few buyers to purchase the stock or a lack of market makers to support the stock price.
We are subject to risks associated with our strategic and technology relationships.
Our business depends on strategic and technology relationships. We cannot assure you that those relationships will continue in the future. In addition to our relationship with Microsoft, we rely on strategic or technology relationships with other companies. We depend on the entities with which we have strategic or technology relationships to successfully test our products, to incorporate our technology into their products and to market and sell those products. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our current strategic and technology relationships or to develop additional strategic and technology relationships. If any entities in which we have a strategic or technology relationship are unable to incorporate our technology into their products or to market or sell those products, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Item 2. Properties.
The Company currently does not own any real property. All operations of the Company are managed out of the Propalms offices in the United Kingdom. The Company is currently evaluating its options with respect to purchasing or leasing real property in the United States.
Propalms leases its main office, located at Unit 4, Park Farm Courtyard, Easthorpe, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6QX, UK. The lease term is for 3 years, ending December 31, 2011.
The Company leases an 1,780 sq. foot office in India.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
The Company is not a party to any legal proceeding which would be material to our business, financial condition or results of operations other than the ordinary course, routine litigation.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, our annual meeting of security holders was held on January 31, 2009. At this meeting the following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company for a one-year term: Robert Zysblat, Owen Dukes and Nakul Sood.
Also voted on at the Annual Meeting was the ratification of the appointment of the Company's independent auditor Kabani & Company, Los Angeles, CA for 2009.
Part II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Small Business Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information.
The Company common stock began trading on the Pink Sheets over-the-counter
system under the symbol "JLNY" on December 15, 2006. The symbol was changed to
"PRPM" on February 14, 2007. In October 2008 Propalms, Inc. received clearance
from FINRA clearance to begin quotations on the OTC Bulletin Board, and its
ticker symbol changed to PRPM.OB
Historical Market Price Data for Common Stock
The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid prices for the common stock for the periods indicated as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. These over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
Year Ended January 31, 2009 High ($) Low ($)
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1st Quarter $0.088 $0.025
2nd Quarter $0.035 $0.015
3rd Quarter $0.02 $0.005
4th Quarter $0.015 $0.005
Year Ended January 31, 2008
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4th Quarter $0.10 $0.03
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Holders of Common Stock.
As of May 8, 2009, 497,845,650 shares of our common stock were outstanding and, as far as we can determine, were held by approximately 2,187 holders of record. We believe that there are significantly more beneficial holders of our common stock, as many beneficial holders hold their stock in `street name.'
Dividends.
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock in the last two years and do not currently anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain any earnings for use in our business. The payment of dividends on our common stock is within the discretion of our board of directors.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans.
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Number of securities to be Weighted-average Number of securities
issued upon exercise of exercise price of remaining available for
outstanding of options, outstanding options, future issuance under equity
warrants and rights warrants and rights compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
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(a) (b) (c)
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Equity compensation plans 4,000,000 .065 0
approved by security
holders
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Equity compensation plans 0 0
not approved by security
holders
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TOTAL 4,000,000 .065 0
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Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities.
Pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum dated January 1, 2007, MJMM Investments, LLC signed a subscription agreement dated January 9, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the subscription agreement a total of 93,500,000 common shares were reserved for purchase by MJMM Investments, LLC. From January 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008, MJMM Investments, LLC has purchased a total of 42,174,687 of the reserved shares. Out of the 93,500,000 reserved shares, MJMM Investments, LLC was granted 13,500,000 shares in exchange for services provided in acquiring Jenna Lane, a publicly-traded company; MJMM Investments, LLC received payment of 12,000,000 for future services to be rendered on behalf of the Company; and MJMM Investments, LLC purchased 16,674,687 shares for an average purchase price of $0.03 per share.
Pursuant to its Private Placement Memorandum dated January 1, 2007, Ivest Group, LLC signed a subscription agreement dated January 10, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the subscription agreement a total of 39,750,000 common shares were reserved for purchase by Ivest Group, LLC. From that date to November 1, 2007, Ivest Group purchased a total of 21,343,441 of the optioned shares. The agreement has been terminated and the remaining 18,406,559 reserved shares have been transferred to reserves for purchase by MJMM Investments, LLC.
In March 2009, the Company terminated the agreement with Big Apple Consulting and MJMM Investments, LLC.
Note 16. Subsequent Events
On April 4, 2008, the board of directors and an approximately 80% majority of the stockholders entitled to vote of Propalms, Inc. adopted by written consent an Amendment to Propalms' Articles of Incorporation changing the Corporation's fiscal year to end from December 31 of each year to January 31 of each year.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Propalms, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Propalms, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) as of January 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Propalms, Inc. as of January 31, 2009 and 2008, and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. During the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company incurred net losses of $3,272,441 and $2,469,599, respectively. In addition, the Company had negative cash flow in operating activities amounting to $423,183 and $448,036, respectively for the years then ended. The Company's accumulated deficit was $8,157,995 as of January 31, 2009. These factors, among others, as discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Kabani & Company, Inc. Certified Public Accountants Los Angeles, California April 29, 2009 |
PROPALMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JANUARY 31, 2009 AND 2008
2009 2008
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash & cash equivalents $ 7,622 $ 25,107
Accounts receivable, net 148,698 91,622
Prepaid expenses & other current assets 27,227 70,734
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Total current assets 183,548 187,463
PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, net 12,876 22,223
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 415,982 792,971
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 612,406 $ 1,002,657
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 784,843 $ 457,314
Deferred revenue 46,470 94,432
Loans from shareholders -- 74,806
Related party payable 184,116 --
Notes payable 801,232 801,232
Shares to be issued -- 990,000
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Total current liabilities 1,816,662 2,417,784
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Notes payable 54,205 105,882
Deferred revenue 459,899 537,324
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Total long term liabilities 514,104 643,206
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Total liabilities 2,330,766 3,060,990
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COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES -- --
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; Authorized shares 500,000,000,
497,845,650 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2009
438,237,924 shares issued and 328,335,385 outstanding as of January 31, 2008 49,785 32,835
Additional paid in capital 6,266,272 3,480,985
Pre-paid consulting -- (703,500)
Comprehensive gain 123,579 16,901
Accumulated deficit (8,157,995) (4,885,554)
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Total stockholders' deficit (1,718,360) (2,058,333)
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDER DEFICIT $ 612,406 $ 1,002,657
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROPALMS INC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2009 AND 2008
2009 2008
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Revenue, net $ 882,119 $ 1,076,715
Cost of revenue 505,669 517,243
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Gross profit 376,450 559,472
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Operating Expenses:
Research & Development 254,010 379,273
Sales & Marketing 404,528 379,900
General and administrative expenses 538,928 632,021
Officer compensation 1,248,549 681,675
Consulting fee 1,157,159 1,158,821
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Total operating expenses 3,603,173 3,231,690
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Total Loss From Operations (3,226,723) (2,672,218)
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Other Income (Expense):
Change in fair value of derivative liability -- 191,962
Tax credit refund -- 88,757
Other income 31,222 7,747
Interest expense (76,940) (85,847)
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Total other income (expense) (45,718) 202,619
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Net Loss (3,272,441) (2,469,599)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation 106,678 3,445
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Comprehensive Loss $ (3,165,763) $ (2,466,154)
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Basic & diluted loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.01)
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Weighted average shares for computing basic & diluted loss per share 384,133,793 306,875,266
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Weighted average number of shares used to compute basic and diluted loss per share is equivalent as the effect of dilutive securities is anti dilutive.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROPALMS, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2009 AND 2008
Additional Total
Common Common Paid in Prepaid Subscription Comprehensive Accumulated Equity
Shares Par Capital consulting receivable Gain Deficit Deficit)
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Balance as of
January 31, 2007 286,297,448 $ 28,630 $ 844,011 $(10,000) $ 13,456 $ (2,415,955) $(1,539,858)
Shares issued
for cash 16,430,795 1,643 511,807 10,000 523,450
Options granted
to consultant 941,615 941,615
Issued for services 25,607,142 2,561 1,078,403 (703,500) 377,464
Contributed services 105,150 105,150
Comprehensive loss 3,445 3,445
Net Loss for the year (2,469,599) (2,469,599)
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Balance as of
January 31, 2008 328,335,385 32,834 3,480,986 (703,500) -- 16,901 (4,885,554) (2,058,333)
Shares issued
for cash 41,813,146 4,181 481,445 -- -- -- -- 485,626
Shares issued
for services 28,106,559 2,811 450,848 (100,000) -- -- -- 353,659
Shares issued
for compensation 81,090,560 8,109 553,842 -- -- -- -- 561,951
Shares issued
against the
liability
incurred in
prior year
(shares to
be issued) 18,000,000 1,800 988,200 -- -- -- -- 990,000
Exercise of
stock options 500,000 50 34,950 -- -- -- -- 35,000
Amortization of
prepaid
consulting -- -- -- 803,500 -- -- -- 803,500
Grant of stock
options -- -- 276,000 -- -- -- -- 276,000
Comprehensive
loss -- -- -- -- -- 106,678 -- 106,678
Net Loss for
the year -- -- -- -- -- -- (3,272,441) (3,272,441)
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Balance as of
January 31, 2009 497,845,650 $ 49,785 $ 6,266,272 $ -- $ -- $ 123,579 $ (8,157,995) $(1,718,360)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROPALMS INC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2009 AND 2008
2009 2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (3,272,441) $ (2,469,599)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 203,791 252,113
Issuance of shares for service 353,659 377,464
Stock to be issued for services -- 720,000
Provision for bad debt -- 34,244
Amortization of prepaid consulting 803,500 --
Options expense 276,000 941,615
Contributed services -- 105,150
Change in derivative liability -- (191,962)
Settlement of compensation in shares 561,951 --
(Increase) decrease in current assets:
Receivables (107,928) (28,780)
Prepayments (71,228) 89,061
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 579,351 (176,052)
Related party payable 184,116 --
Deferred income 66,046 (101,289)
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Net cash used in operating activities (423,183) (448,036)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Restricted cash -- 121,360
Acquisition of property & equipment (4,761) (14,438)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (4,761) 106,922
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of note payable -- (262,338)
Proceeds from notes payable 55,767 148,061
(Payments on)/proceeds from notes payable - officer (68,083) (74,396)
Proceeds from shares to be issued for options exercised 35,000 --
Proceeds from issuance of shares for cash 485,626 523,450
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Net cash provided by financing activities 508,311 334,777
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Effect of exchange rate on cash & cash equivalents (97,852) 10,159
NET INCREASE/ (DECREASE) IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (17,485) 3,822
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING BALANCE 25,107 21,285
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CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS, ENDING BALANCE $ 7,622 $ 25,107
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Supplementary Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ $ 90,926
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Income taxes $ -- $ --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROPALMS, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Nature of Business
Propalms, Inc. (the "Company"), formerly Jenna Lane, Inc. (Jenna Lane), was incorporated in 1995 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Propalms, Ltd was a UK registered company incorporated in October 2001 with a fiscal year end of January 31. On July 12, 2005 Propalms, Ltd purchased from Tarantella, Inc. a license and purchase option agreement for the world wide intellectual property rights, including the entire customer base and all the ongoing maintenance revenue, of a software product called Terminal Services Edition ("TSE"). Jenna Lane was a Delaware Corporation, incorporated in 1995. Jenna Lane was a non-operating company. On December 8, 2006, shareholders of Propalms, Ltd purchased 13,750,000 shares of Jenna Lane. On December 9, 2006, Jenna Lane entered into an agreement with all the shareholders of Propalms Ltd to exchange 230,000,000 shares of Jenna Lane for all the issued and outstanding stock of Propalms, Ltd. After the consummation of the agreement, the former shareholders of Propalms, Ltd. owned 243,750,000 shares of common stock of Jenna Lane, which represented 89.35% of Jenna Lane's outstanding shares.
The exchange of shares with Propalms, Ltd has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the purchase method of accounting since the shareholders of the Propalms, Ltd. obtained control of the consolidated entity. Accordingly, the merger of the two companies has been recorded as a recapitalization of Propalms, Ltd, with Propalms, Ltd being treated as the continuing entity. The historical financial statements presented are those of Propalms, Ltd. The continuing Company has retained January 31 as its fiscal year end. The financial statements of the legal acquirer are not significant; therefore, no pro forma financial information is submitted.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Propalms, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Propalms, Ltd. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
During December 2006 Jenna Lane increased its authorized common shares to 500,000,000 in order to acquire Propalms, Ltd. Jenna Lane moved from Delaware to be incorporated in Nevada. In March 2007 Jenna Lane, Inc. changed its name to Propalms USA, Inc. On June 22, 2007 Propalms USA, Inc. changed its name to Propalms, Inc.
Propalms Inc., through Propalms, Ltd., develops TSE which offers users a systems management product for the Microsoft server based computing (SBC) environment. TSE allows users to manage and operate all their software applications centrally on their servers rather than on each individual desktop computer. The Company markets and licenses its products through multiple channels such as value-added resellers and channel distributors.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Propalms, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Propalms, Ltd, collectively referred to herein as the Company. All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the cash flow statements, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
The Company's customer base consists of geographically dispersed customer base. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. Reserves are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation is computed using straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is four years. Depreciation expense was $8,688 and $5,417 for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The Company accounts for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use in accordance with Statement of Position 98- , "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." The Company capitalizes costs of materials, consultants, and payroll and payroll related costs for employees incurred in developing internal use computer software. These costs are included with "Computer equipment and software." Costs incurred during the preliminary project and post implementation stages are charged to general and administrative expense.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of product licenses, renewals, distributor relationships and goodwill. The Company evaluates intangible assets, goodwill and other long-lived assets for impairment, at least on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from its estimated future cash flows. Recoverability of intangible assets, other long-lived assets and, goodwill is measured by comparing their net book value to the related projected undiscounted cash flows from these assets, considering a number of factors including past operating results, budgets, economic projections, market trends and product development cycles. If the net book value of the asset exceeds the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset is considered impaired, and a second test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. Potential impairment of goodwill is being evaluated in accordance with SFAS No. 142. As part of intangible assets, the Company capitalizes certain computer software development costs in accordance with SFAS No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Costs incurred internally to create a computer software product or to develop an enhancement to an existing product are charged to expense when incurred as research and development expense until technological feasibility for the respective product is established. Thereafter, all software development costs are capitalized and reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Capitalization ceases when the product or enhancement is available for general release to customers.
The Company makes on-going evaluations of the recoverability of its capitalized software projects by comparing the amount capitalized for each product to the estimated net realizable value of the product. If such evaluations indicate that the unamortized software development costs exceed the net realizable value, the Company writes off the amount which the unamortized software development costs exceed net realizable value. Capitalized and purchased computer software development costs are being amortized ratably based on the projected revenue associated with the related software or on a straight line basis over three years, whichever method results in a higher level of amortization.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes its revenue in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commissions ("SEC") Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition" ("SAB 104") and The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition," as amended by SOP 98-4 and SOP 98-9, SOP 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts," and
Accounting Research Bulletin 45 (ARB 45) "Long-Term Construction Type Contracts." The Company's revenue recognition policy is as follows: License Revenue: The Company recognizes revenue from license contracts without major customization when a non-cancelable, non-contingent license agreement has been signed, delivery of the software has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectibilty is probable. Revenue from the sale of licenses with major customization, modification, and development is recognized on a percentage of completion method, in conformity with ARB 45 and SOP 81-1. Revenue from the implementation of software is recognized on a percentage of completion method, in conformity with Accounting Research Bulletin ("ARB") No. 45 and SOP 81-1. Any revenues from software arrangements with multiple elements are allocated to each element of the arrangement based on the relative fair values using vendor specific objective evidence as defined in the SOPs. An output measure of "Unit of Work Completed" is used to determine the percentage of completion which measures the results achieved at a specific date. Units completed are certified by the Project Manager and EVP IT/ Operations.
Services Revenue: Revenue from consulting services is recognized as the services are performed for time and materials contracts. Revenue from training and development services is recognized as the services are performed. Revenue from maintenance agreements is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance agreement, which in most instances is one to two years.
The Company markets and licenses its products, TSE, primarily through indirect channels such as value-added resellers and channel distributors. The product license is perpetual and includes either one to two years of maintenance. Maintenance includes enhancements and unspecified software upgrades.
Fair Value
Statement of financial accounting standard No. 107, Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments, requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values of financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported in the statements of financial position for assets and liabilities qualifying as financial instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 were insignificant.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share are calculated in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS No. 128), "Earnings per share". SFAS No. 128 superseded Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.15 (APB 15). Net income (loss) per share for all periods presented has been restated to reflect the adoption of SFAS No. 128. Basic net income (loss) per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share is based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Basic and diluted loss per share were $0.01 and $0.01 for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively.
Product Concentration
The Company derives substantially all of its revenues from its TSE server product and anticipates that this product and future derivative products and product lines based upon this technology will continue to constitute a majority of its revenues. The Company could experience declines in demand for this product, whether as a result of general economic conditions, new competitive product releases, price competition, lack of success of its strategic partners, technological changes or other factors. The total revenue generated during the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 from the product was $882,119 and $1,076,715, respectively.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues consists primarily of fees paid to outside firms to perform software support tasks, amortization of acquired product technology and capitalized software development costs, and other personnel related costs of providing technical support and consulting, as well as, the Company's online services.
Foreign Currency & Operations
The functional currency was the Great Britain Pound for the year ended January 31, 2009. The January 31, 2009 financial statements of the Company were translated to United States dollars using year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. Capital accounts were translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred. Net gains and losses resulting from translation of foreign currency financial statements are included in the statements of stockholder's deficit as other comprehensive income or (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in consolidated income (loss).
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("SFAS 109"). Under SFAS 109, deferred income tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the temporary difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the currently enacted marginal income tax rate. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the deferred income tax assets or liabilities from period to period. Deferred tax assets may be recognized for temporary differences that will result in deductible amounts in future periods and for loss carry forwards. A valuation allowance is established if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
United Kingdom
As of January 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company's UK subsidiary had net operating loss carry forwards which can be carried forward indefinitely to offset future taxable income. The deferred tax assets for the subsidiary at January 31, 2009 consists mainly of net operating loss carry forwards and were fully reserved as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.
The following table sets forth the significant components of the net deferred tax assets for operation in the UK as of January 31, 2009 and 2008:
2009 2008
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Net Operating Loss
Carryforward $ 1,862,529 $ 1,403,853
Total Deferred Tax
Assets 651,885 491,349
Less: Valuation
Allowance (651,885) (491,349)
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Net Deferred Tax
Asset $ -- $ --
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United States of America
The Company has significant income tax net operating losses carried forward from prior years. Due to the uncertainty of the realizability of the related deferred tax assets of $6,295,466, a reserve equal to the amount of deferred income taxes has been established at December 31, 2008. The Company has provided 100% valuation allowance to the deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2009.
The following table sets forth the significant components of the net deferred tax assets for operation in the United States as of January 31, 2009 and 2008:
2009 2008
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Net Operating Loss
Carryforward $ 6,295,466 $ 3,481,701
Total Deferred Tax
Assets 1,183,778 2,140,459
Less: Valuation
Allowance (1,183,778) (2,140,459)
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Net Deferred Tax
Asset $ 0 $ 0
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The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate to the income taxes reflected in the Statement of Operations:
2009 2008
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Tax expense (credit) at
statutory rate-federal (34) (34)
State tax expense net of
federal tax (6) (6)
Changes in valuation
allowance 40 40
Foreign income tax:
UK 19 19
Changes in valuation
allowance (19) (19)
Tax expense at actual rate -- --
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Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company's functional currency is the Great Britain Pound (GBP); however the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States Dollars ($).
Stock-based compensation
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"), which requires the measurement of all employee share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, using a fair value based method and the recording of such expense in the consolidated statements of operations. In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 ("SAB 107") regarding the SEC's interpretation of SFAS 123R and the valuation of share-based payments for public companies. The Company has adopted SFAS 123R and related FASB Staff Positions ("FSPs") as of January 1, 2006 and will recognize stock-based compensation expense using the modified prospective method.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the consolidated financial statements, during the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008,the Company incurred net losses of $3,272,441 and $2,469,599, respectively. In addition, the Company had negative cash flow in operating activities amounting to $423,183 and $448,036, respectively for the periods then ended. The Company's accumulated deficit was $8,175,995 as of January 31, 2009. If the Company is unable to generate profits and is unable to continue to obtain financing for its working capital requirements, it may have to curtail its business sharply or cease business altogether.
The Company has taken certain restructuring steps to provide the necessary capital to continue its operations. These steps included, but are not limited to: 1) focus on sales to minimize capital needs; 2) financial restructuring by converting part of the outstanding accounts payable to equity; 3) raising equity financing; 4) continuous focus on reductions in costs where possible.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates
inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2008. In February 2008, the FASB released a FASB Staff Position (FSP FAS 157-2--Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157) which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not affect the Company consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), "Business Combinations". This Statement replaces SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. This Statement retains the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement 141 called the purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. This Statement also establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: a) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; b) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and c) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) will apply prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after Company's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. While the Company has not yet evaluated this statement for the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 141(R) will have on its consolidated financial statements, the Company will be required to expense costs related to any acquisitions after September 30, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements". This Statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling (minority) interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The new standard also improves transparency about the location and amounts of derivative instruments in an entity's financial statements; how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133; and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.
In May of 2008, FSAB issued SFASB No.162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The pronouncement mandates the GAAP hierarchy reside in the accounting literature as opposed to the audit literature. This has the practical impact of elevating FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts in the GAAP hierarchy. This pronouncement will become effective 60 days following SEC approval. The company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
In May of 2008, FASB issued SFASB No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. The scope of the statement is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and reinsurance) contracts. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2008. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2008 financial statements to conform to the 2009 presentation.
Note 3. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of acquired developed software technology, acquired customer relationship, and capitalized software development costs.
The components of intangible assets at January 31, 2009 and 2008 are summarized as follows:
2009 2008 Est. Life
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Developed Software Technology $ 485,672 $ 675,866 5 years
Customer Relationships 324,853 452,068 10 years
Software Development Costs 159,874 222,482 2 years
Less: Accumulated Amortization (554,893) (557,445)
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Net intangible assets $ 415,982 $ 792,971
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The developed software technology and software development costs are being amortized to cost of revenues. The value of the customer relationships is being amortized to Sales and Marketing expense. The amortization for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $195,103 and $246,620, respectively.
The amortization schedule for the next five years ending January 31, is as follows:
2010 $ 110,161
2011 64,842
2012 32,485
2013 32,485
2014 32,485
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$ 272,458
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Note 4. Accounts payable & accrued expenses
The accounts payable and accrued expenses as of January 31, 2009 and 2008 comprised of the following:
2009 2008
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Trade creditors $ 265,834 $ 283,009
Accrued expenses 106,511 174,305
Accrued payroll taxes 95,750 --
Accrued payroll 301,759 --
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Total 784,843 457,314
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Note 5. Debt
To finance the acquisition of the assets and liabilities related to the TSE server product in July 2005, the Company made a initial cash payment of $100,000 and agreed to make payments to the seller over a scheduled 30-month period, for a total of $900,000. The agreement calls for quarterly payments of $50,000, with the initial payment due October 2005, until December 2007, at which time the remaining balance was due and payable. The note is non-interest bearing. In recording this liability, the Company imputed approximately $135,000 of interest using a rate of 8%. At December 31, 2007, the parties extended the length of the agreement and left the quarterly payment obligation of $50,000 unchanged.
At January 31, 2009, the note is in default and the remaining obligation owed to the seller was $760,000. The Company has also accrued interest on this note and included it in the accrued liabilities in the accompanying financials. This note has been presented as a current liability in the accompanying balance sheet.
On July 10, 2006 the Company received a working capital loan financing from HSBC Plc. Interest is charged on a monthly basis and repayments of principal and interest are made monthly. The total principal outstanding at January 31, 2009 was $95,437. The loan is repayable over a ten year period beginning three months from July 2006 in fixed monthly installments of $3,436 per month inclusive of interest. $41,232 of the balance is presented as a current liability and $54,205 is presented as a long term liability in the accompanying financial statements. Interest is at 2.2% margin over the bank's base rate.
The maturity schedule of the loans over the next five years ending January 31 is as follows:
2009 801,232 2010 41,232 2011 12,973 |
Note 6. Loans from Shareholders
As part of the Company's July 2005 reorganization and recapitalization discussed in Note 1, the Company's CEO and CFO each loaned to Propalms, Ltd. $53,205 as a down payment on the TSE acquisition price. These notes are unsecured, non-interest-bearing and due on demand or upon certain events that would effect a change in control of the Company. Further advances were made to the Company during the year ended January 31, 2007. As of January 31, 2008, the balance owed to shareholders amounted to $74,806. As of January 31, 2009, the entire balance had been repaid to the shareholders.
Note 7. Deferred Revenue
The Company recognizes as deferred revenue, payments received before all relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied. The Company renders maintenance services which often extend over a period of more than one year and the revenue pertaining to the period after one year is presented as long term liability. As of January 31, 2008, the current portion of deferred revenue amounted to $94,432 and the long term portion amounted to $537,324. As of January 31, 2009, the current portion of deferred revenue amounted to $46,470 and the long term portion amounted to $459,899.
Note 8. Shares to be Issued
During the year ended January 31, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with an investor relations firm to provide services for a period of two years. The fees for the services were determined to be $37,500 per month or 1,500,000 shares per month. The Company agreed to issue the investor relations firm 18,000,000 shares as its fee for the year, pursuant to the agreement. As of January 31, 2008, they were recorded as shares to be issued. The shares were issued during the year ended January 31, 2009. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $990,000 pursuant to EITF 96-18.
Note 9. Stockholders Deficit
During the year ended January 31, 2009, the Company issued 4,700,000 shares to an independent outside contractor. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $188,000, pursuant to EITF 96-18.
During the year ended January 31, 2009, the Company raised $485,626 cash, net of finders' fee, by issuing 41,813,146 shares. The shares were issued out of the escrow account maintained by the investor relations firm.
The Company issued 81,090,560 shares during the year ended January 31, 2009 for the part payment of accrued compensation of the President & CEO of the Company. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $561,951, pursuant to EITF 96-18.
The Company agreed to issue the investor relations firm 18,000,000 shares as its fee for the year ended January 31, 2007, pursuant to the agreement. As of January 31, 2008, they were recorded as shares to be issued. The shares were issued during the year ended January 31, 2009. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $990,000 pursuant to EITF 96-18.
The Company agreed to issue the investor relations firm 5,000,000 shares as prepaid fee for the period from January 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009. The Company terminated the agreement with the firm in February 2009 and the whole amount was expensed to consulting services for the year. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $100,000 pursuant to EITF 96-18.
The Company also issued the investor relations firm 18,406,559 shares as fee for the year ended January 31, 2009. The Company terminated the agreement with the firm in February 2009 and the whole amount was expensed to consulting services for the year. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $165,659 pursuant to EITF 96-18.
Note 10. Stock Options
During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company granted ten million options each to the CEO and President as part of the Equity Compensation Plan. The options have an exercise price of $0.05 and will expire on January 11, 2018. The options vest over a five year period at the rate of 2 million options at the end of each year. The options were valued at $1,380,000 on the date of grant pursuant to the black scholes option pricing model. The expense for the options is being recorded pursuant to SFAS 123R. During the year ended January 31, 2009, the Company recorded expense of $276,000.
The following assumptions have been used:
Risk-free interest rate 2.12% - 4.13% Expected life of the options 2-10 year Expected volatility 305% Expected dividend yield 0% |
A summary of the status of the plan is presented below:
Aggregate
Weighted Intrinsic
Total Price Value
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Outstanding,
January 31, 2008 30,000,000 $ 0.06 --
Granted -- -- --
Cancelled -- -- --
Exercised 500,000 -- --
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Outstanding,
January 31, 2009 29,500,000 $ 0.06 --
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During the year ended January 31, 2009, 500,000 options were exercised @0.07 per share.
Options outstanding at January 31, 2009 and related weighted average price and intrinsic value are as follows:
Weighted Total
Total Average Weighted Weighted
Options Remaining Average Average Aggregate
Exercise Out- Life Exercise Options Exercise Intrinsic
Prices standing (Years) Price Exercisable Price Value
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$0.05-0.10 29,500,000 7.45 $ 0.06 15,500,000 $ 0.06 --
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Note 11. Related Party transactions
The Company has contracted certain development activity with India based Aloha Technologies, a related party. Mr. Nakul Sood is the the Managing Director of Aloha Technologies as well as a Director of the Company. All development work is performed by Aloha Technologies on a work for hire basis and the Company owns all rights title and interest in any work developed by Aloha Technologies. During the year ended January 31, 2009, the Company contracted services worth $292,185. As of January 31, 2009 the payable amounted to $184,116.
The Company has executive agreements with each of the President and the CEO of the Company for an annual salary of $65,000 per annum. From October 27, 2008, the salary was increased to $120,000 per annum as the Company became registered on the Bulletin Board. These agreements can be cancelled when the executives reach the age of 65 years or after giving six (6) months notice.
On August 1, 2008 the Company extended the executive agreement with each of the President and the CEO for a period of three years. The purpose was to provide a commitment and long term stability to the growth of the Company.
The Company agreed to pay the President and the CEO the sum of $400,000 each for this extension. The President and CEO have agreed to accept this payment in either cash or restricted stock. The company issued 81,090,560 free trading shares during the year ended January 31, 2009 for the part payment of accrued compensation of the President & CEO of the Company. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $561,951, pursuant to EITF 96-18.
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies
At January 31, 2009 there were no material commitments or contingencies. The Company leases office spare in the United Kingdom on a three year lease. This lease is accounted for as an operating lease. Rental expense for this lease consisted of approximately $26,104 for the year ended January 31, 2009. The rent commitment for the three years ended January 31 is as follows:
2010 $ 6,682 2011 29,850 2012 29,850 |
The Company also has executive agreements with each of the President and CEO of the Company for an annual salary of $65,000 per annum. These agreements can be canceled when the executives reach the age of 65 years or after giving six (6) months notice.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT. THIS
REPORT CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THE WORDS "ANTICIPATED," "BELIEVE,"
"EXPECT, "PLAN," "INTEND," "SEEK," "ESTIMATE," "PROJECT," "COULD," "MAY," AND
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE
STATEMENTS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE OPERATIONS,
FUTURE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, AND FUTURE NET CASH FLOW. SUCH STATEMENTS REFLECT
OUR MANAGEMENT'S CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE AND INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
GENERAL ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS, CHANGES IN FOREIGN, POLITICAL, SOCIAL,
AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, REGULATORY INITIATIVES AND COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL
REGULATIONS, THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE FURTHER MARKET PENETRATION AND ADDITIONAL
CUSTOMERS, AND VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS, MANY OF WHICH ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
SHOULD ONE OR MORE OF THESE RISKS OR UNCERTAINTIES OCCUR, OR SHOULD UNDERLYING
ASSUMPTIONS PROVE TO BE INCORRECT, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY MATERIALLY AND
ADVERSELY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED, BELIEVED, ESTIMATED OR OTHERWISE INDICATED.
CONSEQUENTLY, ALL OF THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS REPORT ARE
QUALIFIED BY THESE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE OF THE
ACTUAL RESULTS OR DEVELOPMENTS.
Overview
Propalms, Inc. (the "Company"), formerly Jenna Lane, Inc. (Jenna Lane), was incorporated in 1995 under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Propalms, Ltd was a UK registered company incorporated in October 2001 with a fiscal year end of January 31. On July 12, 2005 Propalms, Ltd purchased from Tarantella, Inc. a license and purchase option agreement for the world wide intellectual property rights, including the entire customer base and all the ongoing maintenance revenue, of a software product called Terminal Services Edition ("TSE"). Jenna Lane is a Nevada Corporation, incorporated in 1995. Jenna Lane was a non-operating company. On December 8, 2006, shareholders of Propalms, Ltd purchased 13,750,000 shares of Jenna Lane. On December 9, 2006, Jenna Lane entered into an agreement with all the shareholders of Propalms, Ltd to exchange 230,000,000 shares of Jenna Lane for all the issued and outstanding stock of Propalms, Ltd. After the consummation of the agreement, the former shareholders of Propalms, Ltd. own 243,750,000 shares of common stock of Jenna Lane, which represent 89.35% of Jenna Lane's outstanding shares. Jenna Lane moved from Delaware to be incorporated in Nevada.
The exchange of shares with Propalms, Ltd. has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the purchase method of accounting since the shareholders of the Propalms, Ltd. obtained control of the consolidated entity. Accordingly, the merger of the two companies has been recorded as a recapitalization of Propalms, Ltd, with Propalms, Ltd being treated as the continuing entity. The historical financial statements presented are those of Propalms, Ltd. The continuing company has retained January 31 as its fiscal year end. The financial statements of the legal acquirer are not significant; therefore, no pro forma financial information is submitted.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Propalms, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Propalms, Ltd. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
During December 2006 Jenna Lane increased its authorized common shares to 500,000,000 in order to acquire Propalms Ltd.
In March 2007 Jenna Lane, Inc. changed its name to Propalms USA, Inc. and its ticker symbol to PRPM.PK in order to better reflect the nature of the Company's business. As a result of this recapitalization and reorganization, the financial statements of the Company reflect the results of operations beginning on July 12, 2005 (since "Inception"). Further, on June 22, 2007 Propalms USA, Inc. changed its name to Propalms, Inc. to better reflect the Company's international sales and global presence.
In October 2008 Propalms, Inc. received clearance from FINRA to commence posting quotations on the OTC Bulletin Board, and its ticker symbol changed to PRPM.OB
Propalms, Inc., through Propalms, Ltd., develops TSE which offers users a system management product for the Microsoft server based computing (SBC) environment. TSE allows users to manage and operate all their software applications centrally on their servers rather than on each individual desktop computer. The Company markets and licenses its products through multiple channels such as value-added resellers and channel distributors.
Propalms, Inc on May 12, 2008 in an all cash transaction, completed its acquisition of the source code and the customer lists of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution from an Indian company called vFortress. The addition of VPN capability to the Company product offerings should support additional revenue generation.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Propalms, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Propalms, Ltd, collectively referred to within as the Company. All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the cash flow statements, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
The Company's customer base consists of a geographically dispersed customer base. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. Reserves are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is four years. Depreciation expense was $8,688 and $5,417 for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The Company accounts for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use in accordance with Statement of Position 98-, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." The Company capitalizes costs of materials, consultants, and payroll and payroll related costs for employees incurred in developing internal use computer software. These costs are included with "Computer equipment and software." Costs incurred during the preliminary project and post implementation stages are charged to general and administrative expense.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of product licenses, renewals, distributor relationships and goodwill. The Company evaluates intangible assets, goodwill and other long-lived assets for impairment, at least on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable from its estimated future cash flows. Recoverability of intangible assets, other long-lived assets and, goodwill is measured by comparing their net book value to the related projected undiscounted cash flows from these assets, considering a number of factors including past operating results, budgets, economic projections, market trends and product development cycles. If the net book value of an asset exceeds the related undiscounted cash flows, the asset is considered impaired, and a second test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. Potential impairment of goodwill is being evaluated in accordance with SFAS No. 142. As part of intangible assets, the Company capitalizes certain computer software development costs in accordance with SFAS No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Costs incurred internally to create a computer software product or to develop an enhancement to an existing product are charged to expense when incurred as research and development expense until technological
feasibility for the respective product is established. Thereafter, all software development costs are capitalized and reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Capitalization ceases when the product or enhancement is available for general release to customers.
The Company makes on-going evaluations of the recoverability of its capitalized software projects by comparing the amount capitalized for each product to the estimated net realizable value of the product. If such evaluations indicate that the unamortized software development costs exceed the net realizable value, the Company writes off the amount which the unamortized software development costs exceed net realizable value. Capitalized and purchased computer software development costs are being amortized ratably based on the projected revenue associated with the related software or on a straight line basis over three years, whichever method results in a higher level of amortization.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes its revenue in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commissions ("SEC") Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition" ("SAB 104") and The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition," as amended by SOP 98-4 and SOP 98-9, SOP 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts," and Accounting Research Bulletin 45 (ARB 45) "Long-Term Construction Type Contracts." The Company's revenue recognition policy is as follows: License Revenue: The Company recognizes revenue from license contracts without major customization when a non-cancelable, non-contingent license agreement has been signed, delivery of the software has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectibilty is probable. Revenue from the sale of licenses with major customization, modification, and development is recognized on a percentage of completion method, in conformity with ARB 45 and SOP 81-1. Revenue from the implementation of software is recognized on a percentage of completion method, in conformity with Accounting Research Bulletin ("ARB") No. 45 and SOP 81-1. Any revenues from software arrangements with multiple elements are allocated to each element of the arrangement based on the relative fair values using vendor specific objective evidence as defined in the SOPs. An output measure of "Unit of Work Completed" is used to determine the percentage of completion which measures the results achieved at a specific date. Units completed are certified by the Project Manager and EVP IT/ Operations.
Services Revenue: Revenue from consulting services is recognized as the services are performed for time and materials contracts. Revenue from training and development services is recognized as the services are performed. Revenue from maintenance agreements is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance agreement, which in most instances is one to two years.
The Company markets and licenses its products, TSE, primarily through indirect channels such as value-added resellers and channel distributors. The product license is perpetual and includes either one to two years of maintenance. Maintenance includes enhancements and unspecified software upgrades.
Fair Value
Statement of financial accounting standard No. 107, Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments, requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values of financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported in the statements of financial position for assets and liabilities qualifying as financial instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising as incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 were insignificant.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share are calculated in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS No. 128), "Earnings per share". SFAS No. 128 superseded Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.15 (APB 15). Net income (loss) per share for all periods presented has been restated to reflect the adoption of SFAS No. 128. Basic net income (loss) per share is based upon the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share is based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Basic and diluted loss per share were $0.01 and $0.01 for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively.
Product Concentration
The Company derives substantially all of its revenues from its TSE server product and anticipates that this product and future derivative products and product lines based upon this technology will continue to constitute a majority of its revenue. The Company could experience declines in demand for this product, whether as a result of general economic conditions, new competitive product releases, price competition, lack of success of its strategic partners, technological change or other factors. The total revenue generated during the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 from the product was $882,119 and $1,076,715, respectively.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues consists primarily of fees paid to outside firms to perform software support tasks, amortization of acquired product technology and capitalized software development costs, and other personnel related costs of providing technical support and consulting, as well as, the Company's online services.
Foreign Currency & Operations
The functional currency was the Great Britain Pound for the year ended January 31, 2009. The January 31, 2009 financial statements of the Company were translated to United States dollars using year-end exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. Capital accounts were translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred. Net gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements are included in the statements of stockholder's deficit as other comprehensive income or (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in consolidated income (loss).
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("SFAS 109"). Under SFAS 109, deferred income tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the temporary difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the currently enacted marginal income tax rate. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the deferred income tax assets or liabilities from period to period. Deferred tax assets may be recognized for temporary differences that will result in deductible amounts in future periods and for loss carry forwards. A valuation allowance is established if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
United Kingdom
As of January 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company's UK subsidiary had net operating loss carry forwards which can be carried forward indefinitely to offset future taxable income. The deferred tax assets for the subsidiary at January 31, 2009 consists mainly of net operating loss carry forwards and were fully reserved as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.
The following table sets forth the significant components of the net deferred tax assets for operation in the UK as of January 31, 2009 and 2008:
2009 2008
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Net Operating Loss
Carryforward $ 1,862,529 $1,403,853
Total Deferred Tax
Assets 651,885 491,349
Less: Valuation
Allowance (651,885) (491,349)
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Net Deferred Tax
Asset $ - $ -
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United States of America
The Company has significant income tax net operating losses carried forward from prior years. Due to the uncertainty of the realizability of the related deferred tax assets of $6,295,466, a reserve equal to the amount of deferred income taxes has been established at December 31, 2008. The Company has provided 100% valuation allowance to the deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2009.
The following table sets forth the significant components of the net deferred tax assets for operation in the United States as of January 31, 2009 and 2008:
2009 2008
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Net Operating Loss
Carryforward $ 6,295,466 $ 3,481,704
Total Deferred Tax
Assets 1,183,778 2,140,459
Less: Valuation
Allowance (1,183,778) (2,140,459)
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Net Deferred Tax
Asset $ 0 $ 0
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The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate to the income taxes reflected in the Statement of Operations:
2009 2008
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Tax expense (credit) at
statutory rate-federal (34) (34)
State tax expense net of
federal tax (6) (6)
Changes in valuation
allowance 40 40
Foreign income tax:
UK 19 19
Changes in valuation
allowance (19) (19)
Tax expense at actual rate -- --
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Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company's functional currency is the Great Britain Pound (GBP); however the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States Dollars ($).
Stock-based compensation
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"), which requires the measurement of all employee share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, using a fair value based method and the recording of such expense in the consolidated statements of operations. In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 ("SAB 107") regarding the SEC's interpretation of SFAS 123R and the valuation of share-based payments for public companies. The Company has adopted SFAS 123R and related FASB Staff Positions ("FSPs") as of January 1, 2006 and will recognize stock-based compensation expense using the modified prospective method.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the consolidated financial statements, during the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008,the Company incurred net losses of $3,272,441 and $2,469,599, respectively. In addition, the Company had negative cash flow in operating activities amounting to $423,183 and $448,036, respectively for the periods then ended. The Company's accumulated deficit was $8,175,995 as of January 31, 2009. If the Company is unable to generate profits and is unable to continue to obtain financing for its working capital requirements, it may have to curtail its business sharply or cease business altogether.
The Company has taken certain restructuring steps to provide the necessary capital to continue its operations. These steps included, but were not limited to: 1) focus on sales to minimize the capital needs at this stage; 2) financial restructuring by changing part of the outstanding accounts payable to equity; 3) raising equity financing; 4) continuous focus on reductions in cost where possible.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2008. In February 2008, the FASB released a FASB Staff Position (FSP FAS 157-2--Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157) which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not affect the Company consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), "Business Combinations". This Statement replaces SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. This Statement retains the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement 141 called the purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. This Statement also establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: a) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; b) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and c) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) will apply prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after Company's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. While the Company has not yet evaluated this statement for the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 141(R) will have on its consolidated financial statements, the Company will be required to expense costs related to any acquisitions after September 30, 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements". This Statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling (minority) interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on its financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The new standard also improves transparency about the location and amounts of derivative instruments in an entity's financial statements; how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133; and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on its financial statements.
In May of 2008, FSAB issued SFASB No.162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The pronouncement mandates the GAAP hierarchy reside in the accounting literature as opposed to the audit literature. This has the practical impact of elevating FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts in the GAAP hierarchy. This pronouncement will become effective 60 days following SEC approval. The company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
In May of 2008, FASB issued SFASB No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. The scope of the statement is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and reinsurance) contracts. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2008. The Company does not believe this pronouncement will impact its financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2008 financial statements to conform to the fiscal year 2009 presentation.
Comparison of Years Ended January 31, 2009 and 2008.
The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods indicated:
2009 2008
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NET REVENUES $ 882,119 $ 1,076,715
COST OF SALES 505,669 517,243
GROSS PROFIT 376,450 559,472
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 254,010 379,273
Sales and marketing 404,528 379,900
General and administrative 538,928 2,472,517
Officer compensation 1,248,549 --
Consulting fee 1,157,159 --
Total Operating Expenses 3,603,173 3,231,690
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (3,226,723) (2,672,218)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Change in fair value of derivative -- 191,962
Tax credit refund -- 88,757
Other income (expense) 31,222 7,747
Interest income (expense) (76,940) (85,847)
Total Other Income (Expense) (45,718) 202,619
NET LOSS (3,272,441) (2,469,599)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE ITEM:
Foreign currency translation 106,678 3,445
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $ (3,165,763) $ (2,466,154)
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Net Revenues. Our software revenue has historically been primarily derived from product licensing fees and service fees from maintenance contracts. For the year ended January 31, 2009, our net revenues decreased approximately 18% from $1,076,715 to $882,119 relative to the same period ended January 31, 2008 in anticipation, by the customers, of launch of TSE V6.0 upgrade of the existing software. The rate change in dollar currency over 2008 also had an impact on the decrease of revenues. The revenues increased during the last two months after the upgrade was launched. The Company is continuing to develop its international sales and marketing activities as well continuing its product enhancements and modifications.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales decreased 2% from $517,243 for the year ended January 31, 2008, to $505,669 for the year ended January 31, 2009. The decrease was due to decrease in costs associated with realizing Net Revenue for the year January 31, 2009 and better cost controls.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased approximately 33% from $559,472 for the year ended January 31, 2008 to $376,450 for the year ended January 31, 2009. This decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the decrease in the net revenues during the period.
Operating Expenses. For the year ended January 31, 2009, overall operating expenses increased approximately 11% from $3,231,690 to $3,603,173 relative to the year ended January 31, 2009. This increase was mainly due to the following:
Research and Development. Research and development expenses decreased approximately 33% from $379,273 for the year ended January 31, 2008 to $254,010 for the same period in 2009. This decrease was related to better cost controls and downsizing of the development team. In February 2009 Propalms opened a sales and development office in Mumbai, India. The team currently consists of six staff. The Company also plans to open a sales office in Delhi in the coming months.
Our research and development efforts currently are focused on further enhancing of the functionality, performance and reliability of existing products. We historically have made significant investments in our protocols and in the performance and development of our server-based software, and we expect to continue to make significant product investments during 2009, including investments in new product offerings. We expect 2010 research and development expense to be higher than 2009 levels.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and Marketing expenses increased approximately 6% from $379,900 for the year ended January 31, 2008 to $404,528 for the same period in 2009. This increase was related to an increase in efforts to develop international sales during this period.
General and Administrative Expenses.
General and administrative expenses were $632,021 for the year ended January 31, 2008, as compared to $538,928 for the year ended January 31, 2009, a decrease of 4015%. This decrease is due to cost cutting and better cost control.
Officer Compensation: Officer compensation was $681,675 for the year ended January 31, 2008 as compared to $1,248,549 for the year ended January 31, 2009. The increase of 83% was due to an increase in the officers' compensation on the OTCBB listing pursuant to the employment agreement. The officers were also granted bonuses of $800,000 on the OTCBB listing. Most of the compensation has been paid in shares of common stock.
Consulting fee: Consulting fees of 1,157,159 were comparable to consulting fee for last year of $969,1591,158,821. The consulting fee was predominantly paid to the investor relations firm and the arrangement with it was terminated in April 2009.
We anticipate that cumulative general and administrative expenses in fiscal year 2010 will be lesser than those incurred during 2009.
Net Loss. Net loss increased approximately 33% from a net loss of $2,469,599 for the year ended January 31, 2008 to a net loss of $3,272,441 for the year ended January 31, 2009.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At January 31, 2009, we had cash on hand of $7,622 and a working capital deficit of 1,633,114. At January 31, 2009, we also had loans payable to various unrelated parties amounting to $ 855,437.
The Company's future capital requirements will depend on many factors: the scope and results of customer testing and installations, especially for the larger customers, research and development activities, and the continued establishment of the marketing and sales organizations. There is no guarantee that without additional revenue or financing, the Company will be able to meet its future working capital needs.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to retain our current financing, to obtain additional financing, and ultimately to attain profitability. We are in the process of raising equity financing to overcome the condition. If the Company is unable to generate profits and is unable to continue to obtain financing for its working capital requirements, it may have to curtail its business sharply or cease business altogether.
We are aggressively looking at ways to improve our revenue stream, including through the development of new products and additional acquisitions of licenses or other corporate entities. We continue to review potential merger opportunities as they present themselves to us and at such time as a merger might make financial sense and add value for our shareholders, we will pursue that merger opportunity
Cash Flows
Year Ended January 31, 2009 and 2008
Net cash flow used in operating activities was $423,183 for the year ended January 31, 2009 and net cash used in operations was $448,036 for the year ended January 31, 2008. For the year ended January 31, 2009, the decrease in cash flows used in operating activities was mainly attributable to an increase in payables.
The Company incurred cash outflows of $4,761 in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2009, as compared to $106,922 provided by investing activities for the same period in 2008 with respect to the release of restricted cash.
We received a loan of $55,767 from non-affiliated parties and paid off loans of $68,083 to related parties during the year ended January 31, 2009. For the same period in 2008, we received loan of $148,061 from non-affiliated parties and paid off loans of $262,338 and also paid off $74,396 to related parties. We also raised $485,626 by selling shares for cash during the year ended January 31, 2009 and $35,000 from the exercise of options. For the same period in 2008, we raised $523,450 from issuance of shares for cash.
Propalms, Inc on May 12, 2008 in an all cash transactions, completed its acquisition of the source code and the customer lists of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution from an Indian company called vFortress.
VFortress sales commenced in the start of 2009.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
There are no off balance sheet arrangements between us and any other entity that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to the Company's stockholders.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
The Company changed accountants in June 2007 to Kabani & Company, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, 6033 West Century Blvd., Suite 810, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Phone: 310-694-3590. The previous accountants were Richard L. Brown & Company, P.A. in Tampa, Florida. There were no disagreements or events, as described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), with the previous accountants.
Item 8A(T). Controls and Procedures.
The Securities and Exchange Commission defines the term disclosure controls and procedures to mean a Company's controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms. The Company maintains such a system of controls and procedures in an effort to ensure that all information which it is required to disclose in the reports it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under the SEC's rules and forms.
The Company's management believes that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of January 31, 2009, to provide reasonable assurance of the achievement of these objectives.
There was no change in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 8B. Other Information.
None.
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, Control Persons and Corporate
Governance; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
Executive Officers and Directors.
The following table sets forth the information regarding our executive officers and directors as of the date of this filing:
Name Age Position -------------- --- -------------------------------------------- Owen Dukes 41 CEO; Chairman; Director Robert Zysblat 52 President; Chief Financial Officer; Director Nakul Sood 34 Director |
The directors of the Company are elected annually by the shareholders for a term of one year, or until their successors are elected and qualified. The Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of directors immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders of the Company and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
Background of Directors and Executive Officers.
Owen Dukes, CEO, Chairman and Director. In July 2005, Mr. Dukes became a director of Propalms Ltd. and upon its formation in 2006, he was appointed CEO of the Company. Mr. Dukes has twenty years of extensive industry experience. He worked for Phoenix Distribution, the leading Microsoft reseller, as their UK channel manager from 1993 to 2000. Mr. Dukes then worked as Business Development Manager for Surf Control PLC, from 2000 to 2001, building up their UK market to a multi-million pound enterprise. Also in 2000, he launched Arc Technology Distribution Ltd, and purchased two other distributors, Unidirect Ltd and IPconnect Ltd. Mr. Dukes resigned from ARC in 2006. Mr. Dukes was appointed CEO and a director of Jenna Lane in December 2006 and assumed those same positions as part of the merger with the Company in June 2007.
Robert Zysblat: President and Director. Mr. Zysblat has a well-known entrepreneurial track record in the security software industry and has successfully led and sold a number of significant messaging companies. In 1998 he purchased 100% of the shares of Computer Communications Ltd, becoming its CEO, and successfully sold this business in an management buyout in July 2001. In December 2000, he purchased 5th Generation Messaging, becoming its CEO and sold all his stock in July 2002. In September 2002, he purchased MSS communications becoming its Chairman, and sold the business in 2004. Mr. Zysblat has been with Propalms Ltd. since July 2005. He was appointed CFO and became a director of Jenna Lane in December 2006 and assumed the positions of Chairman and Chief Financial Officer as part of the merger with the Company in June 2007.
Nakul Sood: Director. Mr. Sood was formerly the Director of Product Management and Planning at New Moon Systems, Inc. and on the original development team of the Propalms TSE software. Several years later, New Moon Systems was purchased by Tarantella, Inc. where he was named the Director of IDC and Product Management. Just prior to the acquisition of Tarantella by Sun Microsystems, Mr. Sood founded Aloha Technology Pvt. Ltd where he is currently the Managing Director. Mr. Sood has dual MBAs in Marketing and Information Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Sood was appointed a director of the Company in May 2007.
Significant Employees
The Company has retained Katherine Dukes, wife of Owen Dukes, as the operations Manager in the United Kingdom office. Ms. Dukes is the wife to the CEO of the Company.
Meetings and Committees of the Board
The Board of Directors currently consists of three members and the entire board of directors' acts as the Company's audit committee Mr. Zysblat is the financial expert for the Company's board. There are no other committees of the Board. The Board meets as needed.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Owner Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires that the Company's directors, executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, 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 10% beneficial owners are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. As of the date of this report, all of the initial reports of ownership has been made by the Company's directors.
Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a code of ethics for all of the employees,
directors and officers which is attached to this Form 10-KSB as Exhibit 14.1.
This code of ethics is available on our Internet website,
http://www.propalms.com. The Company will provide a copy of our code of ethics
in print without charge to any stockholder who makes a written request to:
President Robert Zysblat, Unit 4, Park Farm Courtyard, Easthorpe, Malton N.
Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Any waivers of, and any amendments to, our code of
ethics will be disclosed promptly on our Internet website,
http://www.propalms.com.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Related Party Transactions.
Other than as set forth in Note 12 to the Financial Statements, there were no related party transactions for the period ended January 31, 2008.
Director Independence.
The Company does not have a majority of Independent directors. The Company is actively seeking to recruit independent directors. Currently the Company has three (3) directors and Mr. Dukes, Mr. Zysblat are insider director, and Mr. Sood is an independent director.
Item 13. Exhibits
a) The exhibits included in this report are indicated below.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Form 10SB filed with the
SEC on December 13, 2007).
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the
Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Form 10SB filed with the SEC on December 13, 2007).
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the
Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 9, 2008).
3.4 Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to
the Company's Form 10SB filed with the SEC on December 13, 2007).
4.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, is included
in Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.
4.2 Bylaws of the Company are included in Exhibit 3.4.
10.1 The 2007 Equity Compensation Plan.
10.2 The TSE acquisition Note and related documentation (should be
included as Item 2 exhibits too).
10.3 The HSBC credit document.
14.1 Code of Ethics (filed herewith).
21.1 List of subsidiaries of the Company.(filed herewith).
23.1 Consent of Kabani & Company, Inc. (filed herewith).
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule
13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule
13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
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Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Audit Fees.
The aggregate fees billed for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 for the certified audit of the Company's financial statements, and the review of the interim financial statements and services provided in connection with periodic filings totaled $30,000 and $25,000, respectively.
Audit Related Fees.
Aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by Kabani & Company, Inc. in connection with its audit of Propalms financial statements as of and for the years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008, its reviews of Propalms unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and for SEC consultations and filings totalled $ 30,000.00 and $ 25,000.00 respectively.
Tax and Other Fees.
There were no other fees paid to the principal accountant for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning or other services.
All Other Fees.
There were no other fees for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2009 and 2008 for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported above.
Policy for Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services.
(i) The Company's Board of Directors acts as the Audit Committee. The Board of Directors selected the Company's Auditors after reviewing the auditor's qualifications and proposal and approved the terms of the Auditor's engagement. The stockholders ratified this approval at the Company's annual meeting.
(ii) 29.4%
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PROPALMS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: May 15, 2009 By: /s/ Owen Dukes
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Owen Dukes
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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In accordance with the Exchange Act, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Date: May 15, 2009 By: /s/ Owen Dukes
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Owen Dukes
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: May 15, 2009 By: /s/ Robert Zysblat
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Robert Zysblat
President, Chief Financial Officer
and Director (Principal Financial
Officer)
Date: May 15, 2009 By: /s/ Nakul Sood
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Nakul Sood
Director
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Exhibit 10.1
PROPALMS, INC.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN
1. Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of this Propalms, Inc. 2008 Equity Compensation Plan (the "Plan") are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentives to Employees and Consultants, and to promote the success of the Company and the Company's Affiliates. Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant. Stock Purchase Rights, time vested and/or performance vested Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights and Unrestricted Shares may also be granted under the Plan.
2. Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:
"Acquirer" has the meaning set forth in Section 16(c).
"Administrator" means the committee which has been delegated the responsibility of administering the Plan in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.
"Affiliate" means any Parent and/or Subsidiary.
"Applicable Laws" means the requirements relating to the administration of equity compensation plans under the applicable corporate and securities laws of any of the states in the United States, U.S. federal securities laws, the Code, the rules and regulations of any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.
"Award" means the grant of an Option, a Stock Purchase Right, a Stock Appreciation Right, a Stock Award and/or Unrestricted Shares.
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.
"Cause" means, unless otherwise specifically provided in a Participant's Option Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreement, Stock Appreciation Right Agreement or Stock Award Agreement, a finding by the Administrator that the Participant's employment with or service to the Company or any Affiliate was terminated due to one or more of the following: (i) the Participant's performance of duties in an incompetent manner; (ii) the Participant's commission of any act of fraud, insubordination, misappropriation or personal dishonesty relating to or involving the Company or any Affiliate in any material respect; (iii) the Participant's gross negligence; (iv) the Participant's violation of any express direction of the Company or of any Affiliate or any material violation of any rule, regulation, policy or plan established by the Company or any Affiliate from time to time regarding the conduct of its employees or its business; (v) the Participant's disclosure or use of confidential information of the Company or any Affiliate, other than as required in the performance of the Participant's duties; (vi) actions by the Participant that are determined by the Administrator to be clearly contrary to the best interests of the Company and/or its Affiliates; (vii) the Participant's conviction of a crime constituting a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude; (viii) the Participant's use of alcohol or any unlawful controlled substance to an extent that it interferes with the performance of the Participant's duties, or (ix) any other act or omission which, in the determination of the Administrator, is materially detrimental to the business of the Company or of an Affiliate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Participant has entered into a written employment or consulting agreement with the Company that specifies the conditions or circumstances under which the Participant's service may be terminated for cause, then the terms of such agreement shall apply for purposes of determining whether "Cause" shall have occurred for purposes of this Plan.
"Change in Control Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 16(c).
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Common Stock" means the common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company.
"Company" means Propalms USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
"Consultant" means any person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render services to such entity, other than an Employee or a Director.
"Director" means a member of the Board or of the board of directors of an Affiliate.
"Disability" means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.
"Employee" means any person, including officers and Directors, serving as an employee of the Company or an Affiliate. An individual shall not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, any Subsidiary or any successor. For purposes of an Option initially granted as an Incentive Stock Option, if a leave of absence of more than three months precludes such Option from being treated as an Incentive Stock Option under the Code, such Option thereafter shall be treated as a Nonstatutory Stock Option for purposes of this Plan. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director's fee by the Company shall be sufficient to constitute "employment" by the Company.
"Fair Market Value" means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:
(i) if the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the NASDAQ National Market or the NASDAQ Capital Market, the Fair Market Value of a Share shall be the closing sales price of a Share (or the closing bid, if no such sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for the last market trading day prior to the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;
(ii) if the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but is not listed in the manner contemplated by clause (i) above, the Fair Market Value of a Share shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the last market trading day prior to the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or
(iii) if neither clause (i) above nor clause (ii) above applies, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by the Administrator.
"Incentive Stock Option" means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.
"Notice of Grant" means a written or electronic notice evidencing certain terms and conditions of an Award.
"Option" means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.
"Option Agreement" means an agreement between the Company and an Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual Option grant. Each Option Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Notice of Grant.
"Optioned Stock" means the Common Stock subject to an Option or Stock Purchase Right.
"Optionee" means the holder of an outstanding Option or Stock Purchase Right granted under the Plan.
"Parent" means a "parent corporation" of the Company (or, in the context of
Section 16(c) of the Plan, of a successor corporation), whether now or hereafter
existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
"Participant" shall mean any Service Provider who holds an Option, a Stock Purchase Right, a Stock Appreciation Right, a Stock Award or Unrestricted Shares granted or issued pursuant to the Plan.
"Restricted Period" has the meaning set forth in Section 12(a).
"Restricted Stock" means shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to a grant of a Stock Award under Section 12 of the Plan.
"Service" shall mean service to the Company or its subsidiaries as an Employee or, following a Change in Control Event, service to the Acquirer (as defined in this Section 2) or its subsidiaries as an employee.
"Service Provider" means an Employee or Consultant. A Director who is neither an Employee nor a Consultant shall not be deemed to be a Service Provider.
"Share" means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with
Section 16 of the Plan.
"Stock Appreciation Right" means a right granted pursuant to Section 14 of the Plan, as evidenced by a Notice of Grant. Stock Appreciation Rights may be awarded either in tandem with Options ("Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights") or on a stand-alone basis ("Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights").
"Stock Appreciation Right Agreement" means an agreement between the Company and the grantee of a Stock Appreciation Right, approved by the Administrator, evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual Stock Appreciation Right grant. Each Stock Appreciation Right Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Notice of Grant.
"Stock Award" means an Award of Shares pursuant to Section 12 of the Plan.
"Stock Award Agreement" means an agreement, approved by the Administrator, providing the terms and conditions of a Stock Award. Each Stock Award Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Notice of Grant.
"Stock Award Shares" means Shares subject to a Stock Award.
"Stock Awardee" means the holder of an outstanding Stock Award granted under the Plan.
"Stock Purchase Agreement" means a written agreement between the Company and an Optionee, approved by the Administrator, evidencing the terms and restrictions applicable to stock purchased under a Stock Purchase Right. Each Stock Purchase Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable Notice of Grant.
"Stock Purchase Awardee" means the holder of an outstanding Stock Purchase Right granted under the Plan.
"Stock Purchase Right" means the right to purchase Common Stock pursuant to
Section 11 of the Plan, as evidenced by a Notice of Grant.
"Stock Purchase Stock" means shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to a grant of a Stock Purchase Right under Section 11 of the Plan.
"Subsidiary" means a "subsidiary corporation" of the Company (or, in the context of Section 16(c) of the Plan, of a successor corporation), whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.
"Substitute Options" has the meaning set forth in Section 17.
"Unrestricted Shares" means a grant of Shares made on an unrestricted basis pursuant to Section 13 of the Plan.
3. Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Plan, the initial maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under the Plan shall be 30,000,000 shares. For purposes of the foregoing limitation, the shares of Common Stock underlying any Awards which are forfeited, canceled, reacquired by the Company, satisfied without the issuance of Common Stock or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) shall be added
back to the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock may be granted to any one Participant with respect to Options and Stock Appreciation Rights during any one calendar year period. Common Stock to be issued under the Plan may be either authorized and unissued shares or shares held in treasury by the Company.
4. Administration of the Plan.
(a) Administration. The Plan shall be administered by the Board or a committee of the Board.
(b) Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Administrator shall have the authority, in its discretion:
(i) to determine the Fair Market Value;
(ii) to select the Service Providers to whom Options, Stock Purchase Rights, Stock Awards, Stock Appreciation Rights and Unrestricted Shares may be granted hereunder;
(iii) to determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;
(iv) to approve forms of agreement for use under the Plan;
(v) to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder and of any Option Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreement, Stock Award Agreement and Stock Appreciation Right Agreement. Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Options or Stock Purchase Rights may be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting, acceleration or waiver of forfeiture provisions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Option, Stock Purchase Right, Stock Award, Stock Appreciation Right or grant of Unrestricted Shares or the Shares of Common Stock relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine;
(vi) to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan, Awards granted pursuant to the Plan and agreements entered into pursuant to the Plan;
(vii) to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of qualifying for preferred tax treatment under foreign tax laws;
(viii) to allow Optionees to satisfy withholding tax obligations by having the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld, provided that withholding is calculated at no less than the minimum statutory withholding level. The Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined as of the date that the income resulting from exercise of the Option is recognized by the Optionee. All determinations to have Shares withheld for this purpose shall be made by the Administrator in its discretion;
(ix) to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company any agreement entered into pursuant to the Plan and any instrument required to effect the grant of an Award previously granted by the Administrator; and
(x) to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for purposes of administering the Plan.
(c) Effect of Administrator's Decision. The Administrator's decisions, determinations and interpretations shall be final and binding on all holders of Awards. Neither the Administrator, nor any member or delegate thereof, shall be liable for any act, omission, interpretation, construction or determination made in good faith in connection with the Plan, and each of the foregoing shall be entitled in all cases to indemnification and reimbursement by the Company in respect of any claim, loss, damage or expense (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) arising or resulting therefrom to the fullest extent permitted by law and/or under any directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage which may be in effect from time to time.
5. Eligibility. Nonstatutory Stock Options, Stock Purchase Rights, Stock Awards, Stock Appreciation Rights and Unrestricted Shares may be granted to all Service Providers. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, an Award may be granted to a person who is not then a Service Provider; provided, however, that the grant of such Award shall be conditioned upon such person's becoming a Service Provider at or prior to the time of the execution of the agreement evidencing such Award.
6. Limitations.
(a) Each Option shall be designated in the applicable Option Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. However, notwithstanding such designation, if an Employee becomes eligible in any given year to exercise Incentive Stock Options for Shares having a Fair Market Value in excess of $100,000, those Options representing the excess shall be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. In the previous sentence, "Incentive Stock Options" include Incentive Stock Options granted under any plan of the Company or any Affiliate. For the purpose of deciding which Options apply to Shares that "exceed" the $100,000 limit, Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the same order as granted. The Fair Market Value of the Shares shall be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.
(b) Neither the Plan nor any Award nor any agreement entered into pursuant to the Plan shall confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continuing the grantee's relationship as a Service Provider with the Company or any Affiliate, nor shall they interfere in any way with the Participant's right or the right of the Company or any Affiliate to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause.
7. Term of the Plan. The Plan shall become effective upon approval by the Company's stockholders and shall continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years unless terminated earlier under Section 19 of the Plan.
8. Term of Options. The term of each Option shall be stated in the applicable Option Agreement or, if not so stated, ten years from the date of grant. However, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to an Optionee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns, directly or indirectly, stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option shall be five (5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the applicable Option Agreement.
9. Option Exercise Price; Exercisability.
(a) Exercise Price. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option shall be determined by the Administrator, subject to the following:
(i) In the case of an Incentive Stock Option:
(A) granted to an Employee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company and any Affiliate, the per Share exercise price shall be not less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant, or
(B) granted to any Employee other than an Employee described in paragraph (A)
immediately above, the per Share exercise price shall be not less than 100% of
the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.
(ii) In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per Share exercise price shall be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.
(iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price of less than 100% (or 110%, if clause (i)(A) above applies) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant pursuant to a merger or other comparable corporate transaction, but in no event shall Options be granted at a per Share exercise price that would cause the Options to be deemed a deferral of compensation under Code Section 409A.
(b) Exercise Period and Conditions. At the time that an Option is granted, the Administrator shall fix the period within which the Option may be exercised and shall determine any conditions that must be satisfied before the Option may be exercised.
10. Exercise of Options; Consideration.
(a) Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Shareholder. Any Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Option Agreement, provided, however, that unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, each Option shall vest and become exercisable as to 20% of the Shares subject to such Option on the first anniversary of its date of grant, as to an additional 20% of the Shares subject to such Option on the second anniversary of its date of grant, as to an additional 20% of the Shares subject to such Option on the third anniversary of its date of grant, as to an additional 20% of the Shares subject to such Option on the fourth anniversary of its date of grant and as to the balance of the Shares subject to such Option on the fifth anniversary of its date of grant. Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, vesting of Options granted hereunder shall be tolled during any unpaid leave of absence. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share. An Option shall be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Option Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised. Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Option Agreement and Section 10(f) of the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option shall be issued in the name of the Optionee. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a shareholder shall exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company shall issue (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 16 of the Plan. Exercising an Option in any manner shall decrease the number of Shares thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.
(b) Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider. If an Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider, other than as a result of the Optionee's death, Disability or termination for Cause, the Optionee may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Option Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant). In the absence of a specified time in the Option Agreement and except as otherwise provided in Sections 10(c), 10(d) and 10(e) of this Plan, the Option shall remain exercisable for three months following the Optionee's termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option). If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. If, after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option in full within the time specified by the Administrator, the unexercised portion of the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such unexercised portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, an Optionee who changes his or her status as a Service Provider (e.g., from being an Employee to being a Consultant) shall not be deemed to have ceased being a Service Provider for purposes of this Section 10(b), nor shall a transfer of employment among the Company and any Affiliate be considered a termination of employment; provided, however, that if an Optionee owning Incentive Stock Options ceases being an Employee but continues as a Consultant, such Incentive Stock Options shall be deemed to be Nonstatutory Stock Options three months after the date of such cessation.
(c) Disability of an Optionee. If an Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Optionee's Disability, the Optionee may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Option Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant). In the absence of a specified time in the Option Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Optionee's termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option). If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. If, after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option in full within the time specified herein, the unexercised portion of the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such unexercised portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan.
(d) Death of an Optionee. If an Optionee dies while a Service Provider, the Option may be exercised within such period of time as is specified in the Option Agreement (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant), by the Optionee's estate or by a person who acquires the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death. In the absence of a specified time in the Option Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Optionee's death (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option). If, at the time of death, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. If the Option is not so exercised in full within the time specified herein, the unexercised portion of the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by the unexercised portion of such Option shall revert to the Plan.
(e) Termination for Cause. Unless otherwise provided in a Service Provider's Option Agreement, if a Service Provider's relationship with the Company is terminated for Cause, then such Service Provider shall have no right to exercise any of such Service Provider's Options at any time on or after the effective date of such termination. All Shares covered by such Options and not acquired by exercise prior to the date of such termination shall revert to the Plan.
(f) Form of Consideration. The Administrator shall determine the acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator shall determine the acceptable form of consideration at the time of grant. Such consideration may consist entirely of:
(i) cash;
(ii) check;
(iii) other Shares of the Company's capital stock which (A) have been owned by the Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (B) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which said Option shall be exercised;
(iv) consideration received by the Company under a cashless exercise program permitted by the Administrator, including a cashless exercise program utilizing the services of a single broker acceptable to the Administrator;
(v) a reduction in the amount of any Company liability to the Optionee, including any liability attributable to the Optionee's participation in any Company-sponsored deferred compensation program or arrangement;
(vi) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment; or
(vii) such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.
11. Stock Purchase Rights.
(a) Rights to Purchase. Stock Purchase Rights may be issued either alone, in addition to, or in tandem with Options or other Awards granted under the Plan and/or cash awards made outside of the Plan. After the Administrator determines that it will offer Stock Purchase Rights under the Plan, it shall advise the Stock Purchase Awardee in writing or electronically, by means of a Notice of Grant and/or a Stock Purchase Agreement in the form determined by the Administrator, of the terms, conditions and restrictions related to the offer, including the number of Shares that the Stock Purchase Awardee shall be entitled to purchase and the price to be paid for such Shares. The offer shall be accepted by execution of a Stock Purchase Agreement in a form determined by the Administrator and payment of the applicable purchase price.
(b) Repurchase Option. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the Stock Purchase Agreement shall grant the Company a repurchase option exercisable upon the voluntary or involuntary termination of the Stock Purchase Awardee's service
with the Company for any reason (including death or Disability). The purchase price for Shares repurchased pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement shall be the original price paid by the Stock Purchase Awardee and may be paid by cancellation of any indebtedness of the Stock Purchase Awardee to the Company. The repurchase option shall lapse at a rate determined by the Administrator; provided, however, that unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, the restrictions shall lapse as to 20% of the Shares subject to such Stock Purchase Agreement on the first anniversary of its date of grant, as to as to an additional 20% of the Shares subject to such Stock Purchase Agreement on the second anniversary of its date of grant, as to an additional 20% of the Shares subject to such Stock Purchase Agreement on the third anniversary of its date of grant, as to an additional 20% of the Shares subject to such Stock Purchase Agreement on the fourth anniversary of its date of grant and as to the balance of the Shares subject to such Stock Purchase Agreement on the fifth anniversary of its date of grant.
(c) Other Provisions. The Stock Purchase Agreement shall contain such other terms, provisions and conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as may be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion.
(d) Rights as a Shareholder. Once the Stock Purchase Right is exercised, the Stock Purchase Awardee shall have the rights equivalent to those of a shareholder, and shall be a shareholder when his or her purchase is entered upon the records of the duly authorized transfer agent of the Company. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Stock Purchase Right is exercised, except as provided in Section 16 of the Plan.
(e) Code ss.409A. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
Stock Purchase Rights shall not be awarded if the Committee, on the basis of
advice of counsel, determines that the grant of such Rights would violate
Section 409A of the Code.
12. Stock Awards. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, grant (or sell at par value or such higher purchase price as it determines) Shares to any Service Provider, as defined herein, subject to such terms and conditions, including vesting and/or performance conditions, as the Administrator sets forth in a Stock Award Agreement evidencing such grant. Stock Awards may be granted or sold in respect of past services or other valid consideration or in lieu of any cash compensation otherwise payable to such individual. The grant of Stock Awards shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) At the time a Stock Award is made, the Administrator shall establish a vesting period (the "Restricted Period") applicable to the Stock Award Shares subject to such Stock Award or shall determine that such Stock Award is not subject to any vesting requirements. Subject to the right of the Administrator to establish a Restricted Period that extends vesting dates to later or earlier dates than the dates provided in this sentence, the Restricted Period of a Stock Award, if any, shall lapse as follows: the restrictions shall lapse as to one third of the Shares subject to such Stock Award on the fifth anniversary of its date of grant, as to an additional one third of the Shares subject to such Stock Award on the sixth anniversary of its date of grant and as to the balance of the Shares subject to such Stock Award on the seventh anniversary of its date of grant. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, at the time a grant is made, prescribe restrictions in addition to or in lieu of the expiration of the Restricted Period, including the satisfaction of corporate or individual performance objectives. The Administrator may provide that all restrictions on Stock Award Shares shall lapse if certain performance criteria are met and that, if such criteria are not met, that such restrictions shall lapse if certain vesting conditions are satisfied. None of the Stock Award Shares may be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of during the Restricted Period applicable to such Stock Award Shares or prior to the satisfaction of any other restrictions prescribed by the Administrator with respect to such Stock Award Shares.
(b) The Company shall issue, in the name of each Service Provider to whom Stock Award Shares have been granted, stock certificates representing the total number of Stock Award Shares granted to such person, as soon as reasonably practicable after the grant. The Company, at the direction of the Administrator, shall hold such certificates, properly endorsed for transfer, for the Stock Awardee's benefit until such time as the Stock Award Shares are forfeited to the Company, or the restrictions lapse.
(c) Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, holders of Stock Award Shares shall have the right to vote such Shares and have the right to receive any cash dividends with respect to such Shares. All distributions, if any, received by a Stock Awardee with respect to Stock Award Shares as a result of any stock split, stock distribution, combination of shares, or other similar transaction shall be subject to the restrictions of this Section 12.
(d) Subject to the terms of the applicable Stock Award Agreement, any Stock Award Shares granted to a Service Provider pursuant to the Plan shall be forfeited if, prior to the date on which all restrictions applicable to such Stock Award shall have lapsed, the Stock Awardee voluntarily terminates employment with the Company or its Affiliates or resigns or voluntarily terminates his consultancy arrangement with the Company or its Affiliates or if the Stock Awardee's employment or the consultant's consultancy arrangement is terminated for Cause. If the Stock Awardee's employment or consultancy arrangement terminates for any other reason, the Stock Award Shares held by such person shall be forfeited, unless the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine otherwise. Upon such forfeiture, the Stock Award Shares that are forfeited shall be retained in the treasury of the Company and be available for subsequent awards under the Plan.
(e) Upon the satisfaction of the conditions prescribed by the Administrator with respect to a particular Stock Award, the restrictions applicable to the related Stock Award Shares shall lapse and, at the Stock Awardee's request, a stock certificate for the number of Stock Award Shares with respect to which the restrictions have lapsed shall be delivered, free of all such restrictions under the Plan, to the Stock Awardee or his beneficiary or estate, as the case may be.
13. Unrestricted Shares. The Administrator may grant Unrestricted Shares in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) The Administrator may cause the Company to grant Unrestricted Shares to Service Providers at such time or times, in such amounts and for such reasons as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine. No payment (other than the par value thereof, in the Administrator's discretion) shall be required for Unrestricted Shares.
(b) The Company shall issue, in the name of each Service Provider to whom Unrestricted Shares have been granted, stock certificates representing the total number of Unrestricted Shares granted to such individual, and shall deliver such certificates to such Service Provider as soon as reasonably practicable after the date of grant or on such later date as the Administrator shall determine at the time of grant.
14. Stock Appreciation Rights. The Administrator may grant Stock Appreciation Rights in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights may be awarded by the Administrator in
connection with any Option granted under the Plan, either at the time such
Option is granted or thereafter at any time prior to the exercise, termination
or expiration of such Option. The base price of any Tandem Stock Appreciation
Rights shall be not less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock
on the date of grant of the related Option. Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights
may also be granted by the Administrator at any time. At the time of grant of
Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights, the Administrator shall specify the number
of shares of Common Stock covered by such right and the base price of shares of
Common Stock to be used in connection with the calculation described in Section
14(d). The base price of any Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall be not
less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant.
Stock Appreciation Rights shall be subject to such terms and conditions not
inconsistent with the other provisions of the Plan as the Administrator shall
determine.
(b) Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall be exercisable only to the extent that the related Option is exercisable and shall be exercisable only for such period as the Administrator may determine (which period may expire prior to the expiration date of the related Option); provided, however, if no such period is specified, a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right shall be exercisable only for the period that the related Option is exercisable. Upon the exercise of all or a portion of Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights, the related Option shall be canceled with respect to an equal number of shares of Common Stock. Shares of Common Stock subject to Options, or portions thereof, surrendered upon exercise of Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall not be available for subsequent awards under the Plan. Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall be exercisable during such period as the Administrator shall determine.
(c) Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall entitle the applicable Participant to
surrender to the Company unexercised the related Option, or any portion thereof,
and, subject to Section 14(f) to receive from the Company in exchange therefor
that number of shares of Common Stock having an aggregate Fair Market Value
equal to (A) the excess of (i) the Fair Market Value of one (1) share of Common
Stock as of the date the Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights are exercised over
(ii) the Option exercise price per share specified in such Option, multiplied by
(B) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Option, or portion
thereof, which is surrendered. In addition, the Optionee shall be entitled to
receive an amount equal to any credit against the Option exercise price which
would have been allowed had the Option, or portion thereof, been exercised. Cash
shall be delivered in lieu of any fractional shares.
(d) The exercise of Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall, subject to
Section 14(f), entitle the recipient to receive from the Company that number of
shares of Common Stock having an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to (A) the
excess of (i) the Fair Market Value of one (1) share of Common Stock as of the
date on which the Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights are exercised over (ii)
the base price of the shares covered by the Nontandem Stock Appreciation Rights,
multiplied by (B) the number of shares of Common Stock covered by the Nontandem
Stock Appreciation Rights, or the portion thereof, being exercised. Cash shall
be delivered in lieu of any fractional shares.
(e) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the exercise of any Stock
Appreciation Rights, the Company shall (i) issue, in the name of the recipient,
stock certificates representing the total number of full shares of Common Stock
to which the recipient is entitled pursuant to Section 14(c) and Section 14(d)
and cash in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value, as of the date of
exercise, of any resulting fractional shares, or (ii) if the Administrator
causes the Company to elect to settle all or part of its obligations arising out
of the exercise of the Stock Appreciation Rights in cash pursuant to Section
14(f), deliver to the recipient an amount in cash equal to the Fair Market
Value, as of the date of exercise, of the shares of Common Stock it would
otherwise be obligated to deliver.
(f) The Administrator, in its discretion, may cause the Company to settle all or any part of its obligation arising out of the exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights by the payment of cash in lieu of all or part of the shares of Common Stock it would otherwise be obligated to deliver in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such shares on the date of exercise.
15. Non-Transferability. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Stock Purchase Right and Stock Award (until such time as all restrictions lapse) may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and, in the case of an Option, Stock Appreciation Right or Stock Purchase Right, may be exercised, during the lifetime of a Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator makes an Award transferable, such Award shall contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may provide in the Option Agreement regarding a given Option that the Optionee may transfer, without consideration for the transfer, his or her Nonstatutory Stock Options to members of his or her immediate family, to trusts for the benefit of such family members, or to partnerships in which such family members are the only partners, provided that the transferee agrees in writing with the Company to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Plan and the applicable Option. During the period when Shares subject to Stock Purchase Agreements and Stock Award Shares are restricted (by virtue of vesting schedules or otherwise), such Shares may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution.
16. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization; Dissolution; Change in Control and Other Events.
(a) Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the shareholders of the Company, the number of Shares of Common Stock covered by each outstanding Option, Stock Purchase Right, Stock Award Agreement and Stock Appreciation Right and the number of Shares of Common Stock which have been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no Awards have yet been granted or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or expiration of an Option, Stock Purchase Right, Stock Award Agreement or Stock Appreciation Right, as well as the price per share of Common Stock covered by each such outstanding Option, Stock Purchase Right or Stock Appreciation Right, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other
increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company; provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not be deemed to have been "effected without receipt of consideration." Such adjustment shall be made by the Administrator, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive. Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of Shares of Common Stock subject to an Award hereunder.
(b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Administrator shall notify each holder of an Award as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed dissolution or liquidation. The Administrator in its discretion may provide for an Optionee to have the right to exercise his or her Option or Stock Appreciation Right and for a holder of a Stock Purchase Right to exercise his or her Stock Purchase Right until ten (10) days prior to such transaction as to all of the Shares covered thereby, including Shares as to which an applicable Option or Stock Appreciation Right would not otherwise be exercisable. In addition, the Administrator may provide that any Company repurchase option applicable to any Shares purchased upon exercise of a Stock Purchase Right or any restrictions as to any Stock Award shall lapse as to all such Shares covered thereby, provided the proposed dissolution or liquidation takes place at the time and in the manner contemplated. To the extent it has not been previously exercised, an Option, Stock Purchase Right or Stock Appreciation Right will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.
(c) Exercisability and Vesting Upon a Change in Control Event. Notwithstanding any provision of this Plan other than Section 16(d), in the event that a "Change in Control Event" occurs, all Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Stock Purchase Stock and Restricted Stock granted hereunder which are held by Employees or Consultants as of the occurrence of such a Change in Control Event shall become fully exercisable or vested immediately and automatically upon the occurrence of such a Change in Control Event, except that in the case of Restricted Stock that is subject to a performance restriction based on the Fair Market Value of the Company's Common Stock, the Company's repurchase rights applicable to such Restricted Stock shall lapse with respect to a Change in Control Event only if and to the extent that the per-share purchase price paid or deemed paid by the Acquirer (defined below) would suffice to fulfill such performance restriction; the balance of the Restricted Stock (or cash paid by the Acquirer for such shares) shall cease to be subject to any further repurchase rights by the Acquirer ratably and monthly over the period of time (but not greater than 36 months) that the Acquirer contracts for the Services of the Employee or Consultant who beneficially holds the Restricted Stock, and if the Acquirer does not engage the Services of the Employee, the unvested shares of Restricted Stock shall vest as of the Change in Control Event. For purposes of this Plan, the term "Change in Control Event" shall mean any of the following events:
(i) the acquisition by any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3), of ownership of stock of the Company possessing more than 50% of the total voting power of the capital stock of the Company (the "Acquirer"); or
(ii) (a) any consolidation or merger of the Company, in which the holders of voting stock of the Company immediately before the consolidation or merger will not own 50% or more of the voting shares of the continuing or surviving corporation (or if the transaction is structured as merger or consolidation of subsidiaries, 50% or more of the continuing or surviving parent corporation) immediately after such consolidation or merger, or (b) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (any transaction contemplated by this clause (ii) being referred to herein as a "Sale of the Company"), where in subparagraph "a" the dominant holders of voting stock shall be regarded as an Acquirer and in subparagraph "b" the transferee shall be regarded as an Acquirer.
(d) Assumption of Options and Awards. In the event of a Sale of the Company,
each outstanding Option and Stock Appreciation Right, as modified pursuant to
Section 16(c), shall be assumed or an equivalent option or right substituted by
the successor corporation or a parent or subsidiary of the successor
corporation. In the event that the Administrator determines that, at least
thirty days prior to the scheduled consummation of such Sale of the Company, the
successor corporation or a parent or a subsidiary of the successor corporation
has refused to assume each outstanding Option and Stock Appreciation Right, as
modified pursuant to Section 16(c), or substitute an equivalent option or stock
appreciation right for each outstanding Option and Stock Appreciation Right, as
modified pursuant to Section 16(c), then the Administrator shall notify all
holders of outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights that all
outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights shall be fully exercisable for
a period of twenty (20) days from the date of such notice and that any Options and Stock Appreciation Rights that are not exercised within such period shall terminate upon consummation of such Sale of the Company.
17. Substitute Options. In the event that the Company, directly or indirectly, acquires another entity, the Board may authorize the issuance of stock options ("Substitute Options") to the individuals performing services for the acquired entity in substitution of stock options previously granted to those individuals in connection with their performance of services for such entity upon such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine, taking into account the conditions of Code Section 424(a), as from time to time amended or superceded, in the case of a Substitute Option that is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option. Shares of capital stock underlying Substitute Stock Options shall not constitute Shares issued pursuant to this Plan for any purpose.
18. Date of Grant. The date of grant of an Option, Stock Purchase Right, Stock Award, Stock Appreciation Right or Unrestricted Share shall be, for all purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Option, Stock Purchase Right, Stock Award, Stock Appreciation Right or Unrestricted Share, or such other later date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination shall be provided to each grantee within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.
19. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.
(a) Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.
(b) Shareholder Approval. The Company shall obtain shareholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary to comply with Applicable Laws.
(c) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan shall impair the rights of any Participant with respect to an outstanding Award, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Administrator, which agreement shall be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan shall not affect the Administrator's ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.
20. Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.
(a) Legal Compliance. Shares shall not be issued in connection with the grant of any Stock Award or Unrestricted Share or the exercise of any Option, Stock Appreciation Right or Stock Purchase Right unless such grant or the exercise of such Option, Stock Appreciation Right or Stock Purchase Right and the issuance and delivery of such Shares shall comply with Applicable Laws.
(b) Investment Representations. As a condition to the grant of any Award or the exercise of any Option, Stock Appreciation Right or Stock Purchase Right, the Company may require the person receiving such Award or exercising such Option, Stock Appreciation Right or Stock Purchase Right to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise or grant that the applicable Shares are being acquired only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.
(c) Additional Conditions. The Administrator shall have the authority to condition the grant of any Award or rights in such other manner that the Administrator determines to be appropriate, provided that such condition is not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan. Such conditions may include, among other things, obligations of recipients to execute lock-up agreements and shareholder agreements in the future. The Administrator may implement such measures as the Administrator deems appropriate to determine whether Shares acquired as a result of the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option have been the subject of a "disqualifying disposition" for federal income tax purposes, including requiring the Optionee to hold such Shares in his or her own name and requiring that the Optionee notify the Administrator of any such "disqualifying disposition."
(d) Trading Policy Restrictions. Option, Stock Appreciation Right and Stock Purchase Right exercises and other Awards under the Plan shall be subject to the terms and conditions of any insider trading policy established by the Company or the Administrator.
21. Inability to Obtain Authority. The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the Company, which authority is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority shall not have been obtained.
22. Reservation of Shares. The Company, during the term of this Plan, will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.
23. Shareholder Approval. The Plan shall be subject to approval by the shareholders of the Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted by the Board. Such shareholder approval shall be obtained in the manner and to the degree required under Applicable Laws.
24. Withholding; Notice of Sale. The Company shall be entitled to withhold from any amounts payable to an Employee any amounts which the Company determines, in its discretion, are required to be withheld under any Applicable Law as a result of any action taken by a holder of an Award.
25. Governing Law. This Plan shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict of law principles.
26. Indemnification. Each director of the Company ("Indemnified Party") shall be indemnified by the Company against all costs and reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by him in connection with any action, suit, or proceeding, or in connection with any appeal therefrom, to which he may be a party by reason of any action taken or failure to act under or in connection with this Plan or any award granted hereunder, and against all amounts paid by such Indemnified Party in settlement thereof (provided such settlement is approved in advance by legal counsel selected by the Company) or paid by such Indemnified Party in satisfaction of a judgment in any such action, suit, or proceeding; provided, however, that, within sixty (60) days after institution of such action, suit, or proceeding, such Indemnified Party shall in writing offer the Company the opportunity, at its own expense, to defend the same; and provided, further, however, that anything contained in this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall be no indemnification of an Indemnified Party who is finally adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be guilty of, or liable for, willful misconduct, gross neglect of duty, or criminal actions in connection with this Plan or any award granted hereunder. The foregoing rights of indemnification shall be in addition to any other rights of indemnification that an Indemnified Party may have as a Director or officer of the Company.
Dated this ____ day of ___________, 2009.
PROPALMS, INC.
By: /s/ Owen Dukes
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Owen Dukes, CEO
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Exhibit 10.2
LICENSE AND PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT
This License and Purchase Option Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on the 12th day of July, 2005 (the "Effective Date") by and between, Tarantella, Inc., (including its successors and assigns, "Tarantella"), a California corporation, with its principal place of business at 100 Albright Way, Suite D, Los Gatos, California, 95032, and Propalms Limited ("Pro"), a British corporation, with its place of business at the Propalms Ltd, Sunny Bank, Acklam Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 9RG
WHEREAS, Tarantella is a developer and distributor of a Tarantella software product known as "Terminal Services Edition" or "TSE" (hereafter the "Licensed Product" as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto);
WHEREAS, Pro is in the business of software IP ownership, providing commercial systems and software application integration, and the distribution and sale of software;
WHEREAS, Pro wishes to license the Licensed Product, and Tarantella is willing to license the Licensed Product, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Pro is entitled to exercise an option to purchase the Licensed Product and all associated IP (other than the associated patents and marks which are not unique to the Licensed Product, if any) per the terms of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Tarantella and Pro agree as follows:
1.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Tarantella hereby grants to Pro an exclusive (except for the SCO Distributor Agreement dated March 31, 2000 between Tarantella (formerly the Santa Cruz Operation) and Tomen Electronics Corporation (as amended) and the Source Code License and Localization Agreement dated March 31, 2000 between Tomen and Tarantella (as amended) and any other licenses that may have been granted prior to the Effective Date), non-transferable, royalty-free, perpetual, and world wide right to demonstrate, market, produce, distribute, license and support the Licensed Product through resellers and distributors or directly to end users. Tarantella also grants a non-transferable, royalty-free, perpetual, and global license to Pro to use the TSE trademark in connection with the Licensed Products.
1.2 Tarantella also grants a personal, non-transferable,
royalty-free, perpetual, exclusive (other than with respect to
the TSE Patents which shall be non-exclusive and the Source
Code License with Tomen) and global license under Tarantella's
IP to Pro to use the Licensed Product's source code ("Source
Code"), including for the creation of derivative works;
provided that Pro may not (a) assign, sublicense or otherwise
transfer the Source Code (including any source code associated
with a derivative work) and its related intellectual property
(hereafter "IP" as defined below) rights in any way and (b)
subject to subparagraph (a), Pro shall own any derivative work
that it creates. Any such assignment of the Source Code
(including any source code associated with a derivative
works), sublicense or transfer shall be null and void.
"Intellectual Property" or "IP" shall mean any or all of the
following and all worldwide rights therein, arising therefrom,
or associated therewith which are owned by Tarantella as of
the Effective Date: (i) patents (including all improvement
patents, enhancements and other modifications) (collectively,
the TSE Patents"), (ii) inventions (whether patentable or
not), invention disclosures, improvements, trade secrets,
proprietary information, know how, processes, technology,
technical data and customer lists, (iii) copyrights, copyright
registrations and applications therefor and all other rights
corresponding thereto throughout the world, (iv) computer
software, including all source code, object code, firmware,
development tools, files, records and data, all media on which
any of the foregoing is recorded, all Web addresses, sites and
domain names, (v) industrial designs and any registrations and applications therefor throughout the world, (vi) trade names, logos, common law trademarks and service marks, trademark and service mark registrations and applications therefor and all goodwill associated therewith throughout the world, (vii) databases and data collections and all rights therein throughout the world, (viii) processes, devices, prototypes, schematics, test methodologies, and development tools, (ix) any similar, corresponding or equivalent rights to any of the foregoing and (x) documentation related to any of the foregoing.
1.3 Except as specifically set forth in Sections 1.1 and 1.2 hereof and subject to Section 14, Pro shall have no other rights, and no such rights shall be granted in the Licensed Products and the IP related to, or in connection with, the Licensed Product (the "TSE IP"). Subject to Section 14, ownership of the Licensed Product, and except as specifically set forth in Sections 1.1 and 1.2, all TSE IP are and shall at all times be retained by Tarantella including the right to enforce all rights associated with the TSE IP provided, that for the term of this Agreement Tarantella shall have no right to use the TSE IP for commercial purposes or to create and to demonstrate, market, produce, distribute, sell, license, support or otherwise use any such derivative works created by Tarantella (or its assignees). The parties agree and acknowledge that notwithstanding the foregoing, Tarentella (and its successors and assigns) are permitted to make use of the TSE Patents for licensing activities arising out of suspected infringement or broad based cross licensing activities.
1.4 The grant of license in this Section 1 does not contemplate or include the transfer of the remote data protocol ("RDP") license or license to the Detours Library from the Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"). Pro acknowledges the need for an RDP license to as well as a Detours License to enable the Licensed Product and agrees that it shall be solely responsible for acquiring any such license directly from Microsoft.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Tarantella hereby assigns and delivers to Pro all of its right, title, and interest in, to and under various agreements regarding the Licensed Product, including any click-through licenses (the "Assigned Agreements"). A list of the Assigned Agreements is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Pro hereby specifically assumes each of the Assigned Agreements and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Assigned Agreements, including all obligations of Tarantella thereunder.
Pro shall require its customers to execute or cause to be executed a license agreement between Pro and any customer containing provisions substantially similar to those included in the software license agreement as set forth in Exhibit C. Pro shall provide a copy of any such license agreement prior to its use and any such license agreement shall be subject to the approval of Tarantella, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
4.1 Pro agrees that it shall be solely responsible for and shall provide, at a minimum, to Tarantella's current Licensed Product customers, support and maintenance services in accordance with the relevant Assigned Agreements. Such support and maintenance services consist of technical assistance via telephone or e-mail and upgrades and updates to the Licensed Product if and when they become available as more specifically described in the relevant Assigned Agreements.
4.2 After the current term of any agreement or commitment to provide support and maintenance by Tarantella to a Licensed Product customer expires or is otherwise terminated, and to the extent that Pro elects to continue to provide such support and maintenance, Pro shall enter into new agreements or commitments that are solely between Pro and any such customers.
4.3 Tarantella will prepare a letter to all current TSE customers informing them of this Agreement and that various rights of the TSE product have been purchased by Pro. This letter will be attached as Exhibit E to this Agreement.
4.4 Tarentella shall provide Pro with the names of the TSE developers and support team personnel.
5.1 Tarantella shall provide to Pro a master copy or make available for web download, all available marketing materials, spec or data sheets, brochures, presentations, relevant sales tools, and any similar materials related to the Licensed Products. Pro shall have the right to use such materials, subject to the terms of this Agreement. Pro may modify or re-brand such materials as it sees fit but only to the extent not otherwise in breach of the terms of this Agreement.
5.2 Pro and Tarentella shall issue a mutually agreeable press regarding this Agreement within seven (7) days .
6.1 Pro shall make payments to Tarantella in United States dollars. Pricing, fees, royalties, and the payment terms are set forth in Exhibit D.
6.2 Pro shall provide for and bear all costs of Pro production, development, inventory, stocking, and distribution of the Licensed Product.
6.3 Pro shall pay for the Licensed Product as set forth in Exhibit D, which is exclusive of shipping, handling, and any federal, state, municipal or other governmental taxes, duties, licenses, fees, excises or tariffs now or hereinafter imposed on the production, storage, licensing, sale, transportation, import, export or use of Licensed Products. Pro agrees to pay such charges or, in lieu thereof, Pro shall provide an exemption certificate acceptable to Tarantella and the applicable taxing authority. Tarantella, however, shall be responsible for all taxes based upon its net income.
7.1 This Agreement shall be in effect from the Effective Date and will continue thereafter until terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
7.2 Should either party materially breach any provision of this Agreement, and fail to remedy such breach within thirty (30) days of written notice thereof, the injured party may terminate this Agreement, as well as pursue any other rights and remedies provided by law or equity. Upon such termination, Pro shall cease any and all use, sale or distribution of the Licensed Product (including any derivative works); provided that any such termination shall not affect any customer licenses of the Licensed Products properly acquired hereunder prior to the effective date of such termination.
8.1 Tarantella does not warrant that the Licensed Products will meet Pro requirements or that its operation will be uninterrupted or error free. Tarantella warrants that the reproduction of the software on the media material provided by Tarantella is correct in all material ways.
8.2. Tarantella warrants that it has provided Pro all the information relating to any licensing of the TSE product. Tarantella also warrants that unless specified within this Agreement there are no lawsuits or any legal actions pending with the TSE product
8.3 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN SECTION 8.1 and 8.2, LICENSED PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8.4 TARANTELLA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY THIRD PARTY OR OPEN SOURCE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN OR WITH THE LICENSED PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8.5 TARANTELLA MAKES NO WARRANTY DIRECTLY TO PRO END USER CUSTOMERS AND NO SUCH CUSTOMER SHALL HAVE ANY THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AGAINST TARANTELLA.
9.1 NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND THE SOFTWARE THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE, AND EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS. IN NO CASE WILL TARANTELLA BE LIABLE FOR ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE TO ANY THIRD PARTY BY PRO OR ANY AGENT OF PRO OTHER THAN THOSE WARRANTIES PERMITTED HEREIN.
9.2 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE INDEMNIFICATION OF BOTH PARTIES AS SET FORTH BELOW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TARANTELLA'S LIABILITY UNDER OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE SUM OF MONIES RECEIVED BY TARANTELLA FROM PRO UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
10.1 Tarantella agrees to indemnify, defend and hold PRO and its resellers, distributors, customers and other third parties (collectively, "Indemnitees") harmless from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including expenses and attorney's fees) incurred by such Indemnitees as a result of any claim, judgment or adjudication against such Indemnitees alleging that the Licensed Products, other materials provided by Tarantella hereunder, trade names or the marks used as permitted hereunder infringe or misappropriate any U.S. trademark, trade secret, copyright, patent or other proprietary right of any third party, provided: (i) the Indemnitee promptly notifies Tarantella in writing of the claim; and (ii) the Indemnitee agrees that Tarantella will have the sole control of any action and all negotiations for
settlement and compromise. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Tarantella shall have no obligation or liability under this
Section 10.1 for any infringement claim resulting from
modifications to the Licensed Products not made by Tarantella,
use of the Licensed Products in any manner not expressly
permitted hereunder, or the combination of the Licensed
Products with any product or software not provided by
Tarantella, if such infringement would not have occurred but
for such modifications, misuse or combination. The obligations
contained in this Section 10.1 shall expire on the earlier of:
a) termination of this Agreement for a material breach of Pro;
b) December 31, 2007 or c) the expenditure by Tarantella for
the discharge of its obligations under this Section 10.1 of
more than $1,000,000.
10.2 Should the Licensed Products, or the operation of the Licensed Products, become, or in Tarantella's opinion be likely to become, the subject of infringement of any trademark, copyright or patent, Pro agrees to permit Tarantella, at Tarantella's option and expense, either to procure for Pro the right to continue using the Licensed Products, or to replace or modify the Licensed Products so that they become non-infringing. If Tarantella determines that neither of the foregoing options are feasible, then Tarantella shall accept return of all of the affected Licensed Product(s) and refund to Pro all amounts paid hereunder for such Licensed Product(s), depreciated on a straight-line method using a useful life of five (5) years.
10.3 .
10.4 THE ABOVE CLAUSE 10.1 and 10,2 STATES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF TARANTELLA WITH RESPECT TO INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS OR ANY OTHER FORM OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT BY ANY LICENSED PRODUCT SUPPLIED BY PRO.
10.5 Pro agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Tarantella harmless from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including expenses and attorney's fees) incurred as a result of any claim, judgment or adjudication against Tarantella (a) alleging that any derivative work of the Licensed Product by Pro infringe or misappropriate any trademark, trade secret,
copyright, patent or other proprietary right of any third
party, (b) alleging any breach of the terms of any of the
Assigned Agreements or (c) alleging any breach of the
obligation to provide support and maintenance as contemplated
in Section 4.0; provided, that in any such circumstance, (i)
Tarantella promptly notifies Pro in writing of the claim; and
(ii) Tarantella agrees that Pro will have the sole control of
any action and all negotiations for settlement and compromise.
11.0 RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND
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When licensed to the U.S., State, or Local Government, the Licensed
Product and software documentation distributed by Pro is commercial
software or documentation as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation
clause 12.212, and has been developed exclusively at private expense.
If Licensed Product or software documentation is acquired by or on the
behalf of the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government prime contractor or
subcontractor (at any tier), the U.S. Government's rights in the
Licensed Software or technical data is as set forth in this Agreement;
this is in accordance with 48 CFR 227.7201 through 227.7202-4 (for
Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions) and with 48 CFR 2.101 and
12.212 (non-DoD acquisitions). All Licensed Product or software
documentation acquired by the State or Local Government said computer
software/documentation shall be acquired under the licenses customarily
provided to the general public. Manufacturer: Tarantella, Inc., 100
Albright Way, Suite D, Los Gatos, California 95032.
12.0 EXPORT CONTROL
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Pro shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, codes, rules and regulations in the performance of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, Federal Communications
Commission Regulations, U.S. Department of Commerce Export Regulations,
and U.S. Treasury-U.S. Customs Regulations.
13.0 PATENT, COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK RIGHTS
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13.1 In the event that Pro uses the name of the Licensed Products
or the "TSE" trademark in any of its advertising,
publications, packaging, external or other communications of
any kind, ,Pro shall cause to appear the appropriate
proprietary designations and notices for the Licensed
Products, including, all necessary, copyright, trademark,
service mark and patent notices. At a minimum, the appropriate
trademark symbol must be used at least once for each Licensed
Product in accordance with standard trademark practices.
13.2 Pro agrees not to assert any patent rights related to any
Intellectual Property rights licensed or transferred under
this Agreement against Tarantella (and its successors and
assigns), its affiliates, customers, distributors or other
licensees for making, using, selling, offering for sale, or
importing any products which implement, use or incorporate any
such Intellectual Property rights licensed or transferred
under this Agreement.
14.0 RIGHT TO PURCHASE
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At anytime after the Maximum Amount has been paid by Pro, or Tarantella
decides in its sole discretion to sell the TSE IP (other than the TSE
Patents), but in no event later than 31st December, 2007, Pro shall
have the right to purchase the TSE IP (other than the TSE Patents) for
$1.00 and on such other terms and conditions as may be agreed in good
faith between the parties in their reasonable discretion. Once the
Maximum Amount has been paid and the TSE IP rights (other than the TSE
Patents) have been transferred, the Agreement shall be terminated.
15.0 CONFIDENTIALITY
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15.1 Each party shall at all times retain in confidence all
confidential and/or proprietary information and know-how
disclosed or made available by the other. The recipient shall
make no use of such information and know-how except under the
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terms and for the duration of this Agreement (or thereafter as
necessary to exercise its rights that continue beyond
termination hereof). The parties hereby agree that all the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and exhibits hereto,
shall be treated as confidential material and shall not be
disclosed without the prior written consent of the disclosing
party.
15.2 Confidential and/or proprietary information shall not include
information the recipient can document: (a) is in or (through
no improper action or inaction by the recipient) enters the
public domain; (b) was rightfully in its possession or known
by it prior to receipt from the disclosing party; (c) was
rightfully disclosed to it by another person without
restriction; or (d) was independently developed by it by
persons without access to such information and without use of
any confidential and/or proprietary information of the
disclosing party.
15.3 Each party, with prior written notice to the disclosing party,
may disclose confidential and/or proprietary information to
the minimum extent possible that is required to be disclosed
pursuant to the lawful requirement or request of a government
entity or agency, provided that reasonable measures are taken
to guard against further disclosures, including without
limitation, seeking appropriate confidential treatment or a
protective order, or assisting the other party to do so.
15.4 Each party understands that the other party may develop or
receive information similar to the confidential information.
Subject to copyrights and patent rights of each party, (i)
either party may develop or acquire technology or products,
for itself or others, that are similar to or competitive with
the technology or products of the disclosing party, and (ii)
each party is free to use information which may be retained in
the unaided memory of the receiving party's employees or
contractors who have had access to the confidential
information of the other party disclosed hereunder (including,
in this context, engineers who may have had access to the
Licensed Product Source code prior to the Effective Date).
16.0 ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
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Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tarantella may
assign this Agreement without consent or restriction to any party
acquiring Tarantella, or all, or substantially all of its assets.
Tarantella shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Pro
with notice of any such assignment. This Agreement if properly assigned
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto,
their successors, administrators, heirs and assigns.
17.0 CONTROLLING LAW
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This Agreement and the licenses granted under it shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California,
excluding its conflict of law provisions thereof, and the parties
hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the California courts.
The UN Convention for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.
18.0 SEVERABILITY
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If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and
enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby. The parties will seek in good faith to
agree on the replacement of any invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
provision with a valid, legal, and enforceable provision which, in
effect, will, from an economic or substantive viewpoint, most nearly
and fairly approach the effect of the invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision.
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19.0 ACTS BEYOND PARTIES' CONTROL
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Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure in its
performance hereunder due to any cause beyond its reasonable control;
provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to
relieve Pro of its obligation to make any payments pursuant to this
Agreement.
20.0 BINDING EFFECT
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Subject to the limitations herein expressed, this Agreement will
benefit and be binding upon the parties, their successors,
administrators, heirs and assigns.
21.0 THE PARTIES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
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The parties shall at all times be independent contractors and shall so
represent themselves to all other parties. No party has granted to the
other the right to bind it in any manner or thing whatsoever and
nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a partnership, to make one
party the agent or legal representative of the other, nor to constitute
the parties as joint venturers.
22.0 WAIVER
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The waiver of one breach or default hereunder shall not constitute the
waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
23.0 REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
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Each party represents and warrants that (a) it has all requisite
corporate power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this
Agreement and (b) the execution and delivery by it, the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby and the performance by it of its
obligations hereunder have been duly and validly authorized by all
necessary corporate action.
24.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Pro and
Tarantella regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all
previous negotiations, proposals, commitments, writings,
advertisements, and understandings of any nature whatsoever. This
Agreement may be modified only in writing executed by an authorized
representative of each party. Any terms set forth on any purchase order
or other document related hereto which are submitted to or sent by
either party and which are in conflict with or in addition to the terms
of this Agreement shall be null and void.
25.0 SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS
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The provisions of this Agreement that by their nature extend beyond the
applicable expiration date or other termination of this Agreement will
survive and remain in effect until all obligations are satisfied.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
TARANTELLA, INC. PROPALMS LTD. By: ______________________________ By: _______________________________ Name: ____________________________ Name: _____________________________ Title: ___________________________ Title: ____________________________ Date: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ |
EXHIBIT A
LICENSED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. The Licensed Product is described as follows:
Secure Global Desktop Terminal Services Edition (TSE)
Versions :
V.2.1
V.4.0
License Generator for Keys for the above versions
Exhibit 10.3
HSBC INDICATIVE SUMMARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This Summary sets out indicative terms and conditions for banking facilities and is subject to HSBC Bank plc (the Bank) formal credit approval upon completion of the due diligence process. It is intended to outline the terms on which the Bank expects to be able, at its option, to offer such facilities. Any such facilities will additionally be subject to satisfactory completion of all documentation required by the Bank.
These terms are not meant to be exhaustive and the facility agreement will contain other terms and conditions. The terms may also need to be revised, as further information becomes available or market conditions change.
This does not constitute a binding offer of commitment.
Confidentiality
These Indicative Summary Terms and Conditions are confidential and are not to be disclosed to or relied upon by any other person.
Description of Facility
Facility Term Loan Borrower Propalms Ltd Amount (pound)150,000 Term 10 years Repayments Monthly capital & interest Interest Margin 2.2% above HSBC Base Rate Arrangement Fee 1.25% Prepayment Fee No early repayment penalty |
Security Personal Guarantee for (pound)75k from Directors
(pound)75k of cash funds secured against facility
Preconditions:
To be completed, to the Bank's satisfaction, prior to drawdown of the loan
facility:
Evidence of satisfactory insurance cover in place;
Compliance with Bank's account opening and money laundering regulations;
All security to be completed prior to drawdown;
Appropriate Life cover to be agreed with the Bank and arranged through HSBC
Independent Financial Advisor;
Interest rate hedging in place for min (pound)150k and 5 years term to be
arranged through HSBC Treasury Department;
Covenants & Undertakings
All professional fees and reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by the Bank in setting up the facilities are for the account of the borrower.
Exhibit 14.1
CODE OF ETHICS
We, the Employees of Propalms, Inc. in recognition of the importance of our technologies in affecting the quality of life throughout the world, and in accepting a personal obligation to our profession, its members and the communities we serve, do hereby commit ourselves to the highest ethical and professional conduct and agree:
1. For our Clients; To act faithfully in professional matters, To uphold each user's right to privacy and confidentiality and shall respect whatever proprietary rights that belong to them, To accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with their best interests regardless of our monetary impact, and to disclose promptly information they might need to make their best decisions.
2. to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist;
3. to truthfully represent ourselves and to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data;
4. to reject bribery in all its forms;
5. to improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application, and potential consequences;
6. to maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake technological tasks for others only if qualified by training or experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent limitations;
7. to seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of technical work, to acknowledge and correct errors, and to credit properly the contributions of others;
8. to treat fairly all persons regardless of such factors as race, religion, gender, disability, age, or national origin;
9. to avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious action;
10. to assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and to support them in following this code of ethics;
11. to undertake assignments for which we are qualified, and for which there is reasonable expectation of meeting requirements in a timely fashion;
12. to conduct ourselves in such a manner as to bring credit to our industry and enhance it's reputation;
13. to not disparage our competitors by statement or other innuendo to clients or prospective clients.
Propalms Privacy Statement
Information Collection
Propalms deems privacy a central issue of Internet use. Propalms attempts to have reasonable measures in place to assure the anonymity of visitors to the Propalms web site. Propalms feels as part of responsible disclosure that Propalms web site users are aware of what information is being logged.
To maintain and improve site quality and integrity, IP addresses are logged (the Internet Protocol addresses of computers). This log is a standard method of reporting to statistically find out which parts of our web site are visited and how long visitors spend there. We also log the type of browser and operating system you are using. We do not link IP addresses to personally identifiable information.
Like many other commercial web sites, the Propalms web site may use a standard technology called a cookie to collect information about how you use the site. Cookies were originally designed to help a web site distinguish a user's browser as a previous visitor and thus save and remember any preferences that may have been set while the user was browsing the site. A cookie is a small string of text that a web site can send to your browser. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive, pass on computer viruses, or capture your e-mail address. Currently, web sites use cookies to enhance the user's visit; in general, cookies can securely store a user's ID and password, personalize home pages, identify which parts of a site have been visited or keep track of selections in a shopping cart. It is possible to set your browser to inform you when a cookie is being placed - this way, you have the opportunity to decide whether to accept the cookie.
At times we may request that you voluntarily supply us with personal information, such as your e-mail address, for purposes such as corresponding with us, registering at a site, making a purchase, entering a sweepstakes, registering a new product, or participating in an online survey.
Information Use
When you supply Propalms with your personal information, we may use the information to learn more about you so that we can develop better products and services or use the information, sharing it with our business partners, to inform you about new products, services and offers that may be of interest to you.
Declining E-mail Offers
Although most customers tell us they appreciate receiving notice of these opportunities, we recognize the importance of providing you with choices. At any time after receiving an e-mail offer from Propalms, you may request to discontinue receiving these offers. All e-mail offers that you receive from Propalms will tell you how to decline further e-mail offers. Our partners may have different policies.
Children
While Propalms' product ad campaigns and marketing materials may be viewed by children, we do not wish to receive data from children. Propalms encourages parents and guardians to spend time online with their children and to participate in the interactive activities offered on the sites their children visit. No information should be submitted to, or posted at, Propalms's web site by visitors under 18 years of age without the consent of their parent or guardian.
Propalms Inc.'s privacy statement is subject to change at any time and without notice.
Exhibit 21.1
PROPALMS, INC.
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
Propalms Ltd.
Unit 4, Park Farm Courtyard
Easthorpe, Malton N. Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
PROPALMS, INC.
Unit 4, Park Farm Courtyard,
Easthorpe
Malton YO17 6QX
We hereby consent to the incorporation in the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission of our report dated April 30, 2008, with respect to the financial statements of PROPALMS, INC. for the year ended January 31, 2008.
May 15, 2009
By: /s/ Kabani & Company, Inc.
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Kabani & Company, Inc.
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Owen Dukes, Chief Executive Officer of Propalms, Inc., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of Propalms, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the small business issuer and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control of financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 15, 2009 /s/ Owen Dukes --------------------------------- Owen Dukes Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Robert Zysblat, the Chief Financial Officer of Propalms, Inc., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of Propalms, Inc. for the year ending January 31, 2009;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the small business issuer and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control of financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 15, 2009 /s/ Robert Zysblat --------------------------------- Robert Zysblat Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
In connection with the Annual Report of Propalms, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 31, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Owen Dukes, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: May 15, 2009 /s/ Owen Dukes --------------------------------------- Owen Dukes, Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
In connection with the Annual Report of Propalms, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 31, 20098 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Robert Zysblat, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: May 15, 2009 /s/ Robert Zysblat --------------------------------------- Robert Zysblat, Chief Financial Officer |