UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13E-3/A
(Rule 13e-100)
Amendment No. 1
Transaction Statement Under Section 13(e) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13e-3 Thereunder
Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement
under Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
UWINK, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
UWINK, INC.
(Names of Persons Filing Statement)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
91818N100
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Peter F. Wilkniss
President and Chief Operating Officer
uWink, Inc.
16106 Hart Street
Van Nuys, 91406
(818) 909-6030 ext. 112
(Name, Address and Telephone Numbers of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and
Communications on Behalf of the Persons Filing Statement)
COPY TO:
David R. Wilson
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 757-8274
(206) 757-7274 (facsimile)
This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):
a. |_| The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement
subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3 (c) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
b. |_| The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of
1933.
c. |_| A tender offer.
d. |X| None of the above.
Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement
referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies: |_|
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results
of the transaction: |_|
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
Transaction Value* Amount of Filing Fee
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$27,600 $0.85
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* Calculated solely for the purpose of determining the filing fee, which was
based upon a tender offer price of $0.50 per share for the eligible common
stock as of December 1, 2008, multiplied by our estimate of the maximum
number of shares to be purchased (23,000 shares), plus $20.00 to each
eligible stockholder who accepts the tender offer (estimated to be a maximum
of 805 stockholders).
|X| Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously
paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form
or Schedule and the date of filing.
Amount Previously Paid: $0.85
Form or Registration No.: Schedule 13E-3
Filing Party: uWink, Inc.
Date Filed: December 5, 2008
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This Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13E-3 amends and supplements the Schedule
13E-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2008.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS.
Item 16 of Schedule 13E-3 is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following exhibit thereto:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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16(a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase*
16(a)(1)(ii) Authorization Card*
16(a)(1)(iii) Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees*
16(a)(1)(iv) Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust
Companies and Other Nominees*
16(a)(1)(v) Instruction Form For Shares Held by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies
and Other Nominees*
16(a)(1)(vi) Letter to Stockholders, dated December 5, 2008*
16(a)(1)(vii) Offer to Purchase Flier to Stockholders*
16(a)(1)(viii) Offer to Purchase, as amended
16(a)(5) Press Release dated December 5, 2008*
*Previously filed.
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SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the
information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
UWINK, INC.
By: /s/ Peter F. Wilkniss
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Peter F. Wilkniss
President and Chief Operating
Officer
Dated: December 29, 2008
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Exhibit 16(a)(1)(viii)
UWINK, INC.
OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK HELD BY HOLDERS
OF 99 OR FEWER SHARES FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF
$0.50 NET PER SHARE AND
$20.00 PER STOCKHOLDER
This Offer to Purchase will expire at 5 p.m.
Eastern Time on Thursday, January 15, 2009, unless the Offer is
extended or earlier terminated.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE
SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THIS OFFER, PASSED
UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THIS OFFER OR PASSED UPON
THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE, AND ANY
REFERENCE TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
INTRODUCTION
uWink, Inc. (the "Company," "us," "we," "our," or "ours") is offering to
purchase all shares of our common stock held by our stockholders who own 99 or
fewer shares as of the close of business on the record date of December 1, 2008
and continue to do so during the offering, upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth in this Offer to Purchase and in the related Authorization
Card (which together constitute the "Offer"). The Offer is conditioned, as to
each eligible stockholder, upon that stockholder tendering all of the shares of
common stock held by the stockholder to the Company. Partial tenders will not be
accepted.
We are offering to purchase these shares of common stock at $0.50 per share in
cash. This price represents a $0.35, or 233%, premium over the last share sales
price of our common stock as reported on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board
(the "OTCBB") on the record date. IN ADDITION, WE ARE OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL
PAYMENT OF $20.00 AS AN INCENTIVE TO EACH STOCKHOLDER TO SELL THEIR SHARES BY
JANUARY 15, 2009. THIS PAYMENT REPRESENTS A REIMBURSEMENT OF OUR ESTIMATED
ANNUAL SERVICING COSTS (TRANSFER AGENT, PROXY STATEMENTS ETC.) FOR EACH
STOCKHOLDER OF RECORD. IT IS NOT BASED ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES HELD AS OF THE
RECORD DATE. Also, if you are an eligible record stockholder and you tender your
shares directly to the Company, you will not incur any sales commission or other
charges. However, if you hold shares or tender shares through a broker, bank or
other institution, you should consult with that broker, bank or institution to
determine whether transaction costs are applicable.
The purpose of this Offer is to reduce the number of persons owning shares of
the Company's common stock. Since we have had under $10 million in total assets
at the end of each of the last two fiscal years and anticipate that we will have
under that amount at the end of the current fiscal year, if, after completion of
this Offer, we have fewer than 500 stockholders of record, as calculated under
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the
Board of Directors intends to deregister the Company's common stock under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and become a non-reporting
company. One result of this transaction would be that we would no longer have to
file periodic reports with the SEC, as required under the Exchange Act,
including, among other reports, annual reports on Forms 10-K and quarterly
reports on Forms 10-Q. In addition, we would not be subject to the SEC's proxy
rules. The Board of Directors estimates that this could result in a significant
cost savings to the Company, approximately $190,000 annually, and allow
management to focus on its regular business activities.
We currently operate in two business segments: Technology Licensing, where we
license our hospitality technology platform to third party operators, and
Restaurant Operations, where we operate three uWink restaurants. Once we become
a non-reporting company, we intend to spin-off our Technology Licensing
business, via a stock dividend, to our shareholders as a separate non-reporting
company. We are still in the early stages of the development of each of our
operating businesses and our Board of Directors believes that spinning off our
Technology Licensing business, and eliminating the costs associated with being a
reporting company for each of our operating businesses, will improve the
prospects for raising growth capital for our Technology Licensing business
(because technology companies and restaurant companies appeal to different sets
of investors, early stage technology companies like ours generally appeal to
private-company investors rather than public company investors and because our
overall cost structure for each of our operating businesses will be lower once
we eliminate the costs of being a reporting company), as well as allow each of
our operating businesses to compete more effectively in its markets. Most of our
competitors in the interactive hospitality software market are non-reporting
companies and thus are not subject to the expenses and other burdens of being a
public reporting company. Of those few that are reporting companies, virtually
all have much larger revenue bases and are thus better able to bear the expenses
and other burdens of being a public reporting company. Similarly, most of our
restaurant competitors are either reporting companies with much larger revenue
bases or non-reporting companies that operate free of public reporting company
costs. See "Special Factors -- Background of Tender Offer" and "Special Factors
-- Effects Of The Tender Offer."
If this Offer does not result in a reduction of the number of stockholders
necessary for the Company to deregister with the SEC, the Board of Directors may
consider additional alternatives to achieve that result if the Board continues
to believe that deregistration remains in the Company's best interests. These
alternatives include another tender offer (either to all holders or odd-lot
holders only), a reverse stock split or other transaction. See "Special Factors
-- Effects Of The Tender Offer."
Any eligible stockholder who desires to tender all of his, her or its shares
should either (i) complete and sign the Authorization Card or a facsimile
thereof, which is included with this Offer, in accordance with the instructions
of the Authorization Card and mail or deliver it, along with the certificates
for the shares tendered, as instructed, or (ii) request his, her or its broker,
dealer, commercial bank, trust company or nominee to effect the transaction. An
eligible stockholder who desires to tender his, her or its shares and whose
certificates for such shares are missing or not immediately available may also
tender his, her or its shares by signing and returning the Authorization Card,
which includes a Statement/Affidavit For Lost Stock Certificates.
If you have any questions regarding this Offer or need additional copies of any
of the Offer documents, you should contact Nancy Nino in our corporate offices
at 16106 Hart Street, Van Nuys, California 91406; (818) 909 6030 x 102
(telephone) or (818) 909 6070 (facsimile) or our Transfer Agent, Continental
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at (212) 509 4000 ext 536. You may also contact
your own broker, dealer, commercial banker or trust company for assistance
concerning this Offer.
PLEASE READ THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE MAKING AN
INVESTMENT DECISION
NOTE
NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED
THIS OFFER, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THIS OFFER OR PASSED UPON THE
ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE, AND ANY
REFERENCE TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. IN ADDITION, NO PERSON HAS BEEN
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY OR THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AS TO WHETHER STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD TENDER SHARES PURSUANT TO THIS
OFFER. NO OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE
ANY REPRESENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFER OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN
THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE OR IN THE RELATED AUTHORIZATION CARD. IF GIVEN OR MADE,
SUCH RECOMMENDATION AND THE OTHER INFORMATION AND REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE
RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Offer to Purchase and the documents that have been incorporated herein by
reference contain certain forward-looking statements and information with
respect to the financial condition, results of operations, and business of the
Company. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and
are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information
available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These
statements might be identified by the use of words like "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," and "believe," variances of these words and other similar
expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements that reflect management's view only on the date of this Offer. A
number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no
responsibility or obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
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SUMMARY OF TERMS
This summary of terms, as well as the questions and answers that follow,
highlights selected information included elsewhere in this Offer to Purchase.
The summary is not intended to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the more detailed information appearing or incorporated by
reference elsewhere in this Offer to Purchase. We encourage you to read the
entire Offer to Purchase, as well as any information that has been incorporated
by reference, before making a decision to tender your shares to us. All
references to the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "ours" refer to uWink, Inc.
and its subsidiaries.
o We are offering to purchase for cash all shares of our common
stock, par value $.001 per share, held by stockholders who
owned 99 or fewer shares as of the close of business on
December 1, 2008, the record date. Additional information
regarding the terms of the Offer is set forth in "Terms of the
Offer."
o This Offer is only available to those stockholders who own of
record or beneficially own 99 or fewer shares on the record
date.
o This Offer is voluntary. Eligible stockholders may, but are
not required to, tender their shares. However, eligible
stockholders who wish to accept this Offer must tender all of
the shares they own. Partial tenders will not be accepted.
o The purchase price we are offering is $0.50 per share. This
price represents a $0.35, or 233%, premium over the last share
sales price of our common stock as reported on the OTCBB on
December 1, 2008 (the last trade prior to the close of the
record date). We are also offering an additional payment of
$20.00 to each stockholder who accepts this Offer by January
15, 2009. This payment represents a reimbursement of our
estimated annual servicing costs (transfer agent, proxy
statements, etc.) for each stockholder of record. It is not
based on the number of shares held as of the record date.
o Stockholders who tender their shares pursuant to this Offer
will be eligible to receive dividends declared prior to the
close of the Offer (although we do not anticipate that any
dividends will be declared prior to the close of the Offer),
but will not be eligible to received dividends declared
following the close of the Offer and will not be eligible to
participate in the spin-off. See "Special Factors --
Entitlement to Dividends."
o Eligible stockholders who tender their shares directly to us
will not incur any sales commission or other charges. If you
hold or tender shares through a broker, bank or other
institution, you should consult with the broker, bank or other
institution to determine whether transaction costs are
applicable.
o The purchase price will paid to you in cash. A check for the
purchase price of your shares will be mailed to you promptly
following the expiration of the Offer. We will not pay any
interest on the purchase price during the period between when
your shares are tendered and the date you receive payment.
o This Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday,
January 15, 2009, unless we elect to extend it or terminate it
earlier. In order for your tender to be accepted by us, we
must receive your tender offer documents prior to this time.
We will make a public announcement if we decide to extend the
tender offer. See "Terms of the Offer -- Expiration and
Extension of the Offer; Amendment."
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o You may withdraw your tender of shares at any time up until
the expiration of this Offer. See "Terms of the Offer --
Withdrawal Rights." If you elect to sell your shares to us
pursuant to this Offer, you will no longer be a stockholder of
the Company and will no longer have voting rights or the right
to receive any dividends that may be declared after this Offer
is completed.
o The sale of your shares will be a taxable transaction for
United States federal income tax purposes and may be such for
state and local income tax purposes as well. See "Special
Factors -- Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Consequences." You should consult with your personal tax
advisor before tendering your shares pursuant to this Offer.
Shares of common stock purchased under this Offer will be retained as treasury
stock and may be restored to the status of authorized and unissued shares. If
all eligible stockholders participate in this Offer, we expect to pay
approximately $27,600 in the aggregate to purchase these shares, including the
$20.00 payment to each stockholder to reimburse our annual servicing cost. We
estimate expenses relating to the Offer to be an additional $10,000. As a
result, we do not believe the completion of this Offer will have any material
affect on our financial condition or results of operations. Purchases of stock
and reimbursement of our estimated annual servicing costs will be funded with
our cash and other liquid assets. We do not anticipate borrowing any funds to
purchase shares in connection with this Offer.
If, after the completion of this Offer, we have fewer than 500 stockholders of
record, we intend to deregister our common stock under the Exchange Act and
become a non-reporting company. Moreover, once we deregister, we intend to
spin-off our Technology Licensing business to shareholders as a separate
non-reporting company. As a result, we will no longer (and the spin-off company
will not) file periodic reports with the SEC, including, among other reports,
annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, we
will no longer (and the spin-off company will not) be subject to the SEC's proxy
rules. However, we currently intend to provide our stockholders with annual
unaudited financial statements and intend that the spin-off company will do the
same.
o If we deregister our common stock under the Exchange Act, our
common stock will no longer be eligible for quotation on the
OTCBB. Our common stock may be quoted in the Pink Sheets
Electronic Quotation System. However, we cannot predict
whether or when this will occur or that an active trading
market will exist for our common stock after we deregister. As
a result, it may be more difficult for remaining stockholders
to sell their shares. Moreover, we intend to effect the
spin-off of our Technology Licensing business such that
shareholders will receive restricted shares of the spin-off
company so that no trading market will develop for the common
stock of the spin-off company. See "Special Factors -- Effects
of Tender Offer."
o This Offer is voluntary, and the shares will be sold at a
premium to the market price as of December 1, 2008. We have
not engaged any person or entity to issue a "fairness" or
similar opinion with respect to the Offer.
If you have any additional questions or need additional copies of any of these
documents or documents containing information incorporated by reference, you may
contact Ms. Nino at (818) 909-6030 x 102 or talk with your broker.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: WHO IS OFFERING TO PURCHASE MY SHARES?
A: uWink, Inc. is offering to purchase shares of its common stock held by
stockholders who owned 99 or fewer shares on the record date of
December 1, 2008.
Q: AM I ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFER?
A: You are eligible to tender your shares only if you owned 99 or fewer
shares of common stock as of the record date, regardless of whether you
own your shares of record (i.e., in your own name) or beneficially
(i.e., in "street name" held by a brokerage company account maintained
by you). We reserve the right to make all determinations of who is
eligible to participate in this Offer.
Q: WHAT WILL THE COMPANY PAY ME FOR MY SHARES?
A: We are offering to pay $0.50 per share of Company common stock, in
cash, without interest. We are also offering an additional payment of
$20.00 to each stockholder who accepts this Offer by January 15, 2009.
Q. IF I TENDER MY SHARES, WILL I BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE DIVIDENDS?
A. You will be eligible to receive dividends declared prior to the close
of this Offer, although we do not anticipate declaring any such
dividends. However, you will not be eligible to receive dividends
(including pursuant to the spin-off) after the close of this Offer.
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Q: WILL I HAVE TO PAY BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS?
A: No, provided that you are a record stockholder and tender your shares
directly to us. If you hold shares or tender shares through a broker,
bank or other institution, you should consult with that party to
determine whether any transaction costs will be incurred.
Q: WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY MONEY?
A: Your check will be mailed promptly after the expiration of the Offer.
Please allow sufficient time for the postal service to deliver your
check.
Q: DO I HAVE TO TENDER MY SHARES?
A: No. This is a voluntary offer. You may elect to tender your shares or,
in the alternative, hold your shares and maintain your rights as a
stockholder, including the right to vote your shares and receive
dividends.
Q: CAN I TENDER LESS THAN ALL OF MY SHARES?
A: No. You must tender all of your shares if you wish any of your shares
to be tendered. Partial tenders will not be accepted.
Q: HOW DO I TENDER MY SHARES?
A: If you hold your shares "of record" in your own name, you can tender
your shares by completing and returning the enclosed Authorization Card
along with any other documents required by the Authorization Card and
your stock certificates to our Transfer Agent, Continental Stock
Transfer & Trust Company, as described in the enclosed Authorization
Card.
If your shares are registered in the name of a broker, dealer,
commercial bank, trust company or other nominee (i.e., in "street
name"), you should contact them if you desire to tender your shares.
You will need to provide them with the instructions as to how to tender
your shares included with this package.
If you cannot deliver your shares or other required documents prior to
the expiration date of this Offer, you may still tender your shares by
signing and returning the Authorization Card, which includes a
Statement/Affidavit For Lost Stock Certificates.
You may also call Ms. Nino at (818) 909-6030 x 102 for additional
information. See "Terms of Offer -- Procedure for Tendering Shares" for
more detailed instructions.
Q: HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO TENDER MY SHARES?
A: You may tender your shares at any time until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on
Thursday, January 15, 2009. We may further extend the Offer or waive
any unfulfilled condition in our sole discretion.
Q: HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED IF THE OFFER IS EXTENDED?
A: If the Offer is extended past January 15, 2009, we will make a public
announcement of the new expiration date no later than 9:00 a.m. Eastern
Time on the next business day after the last previously scheduled or
announced expiration date.
Q: UNTIL WHAT TIME CAN I WITHDRAW PREVIOUSLY TENDER SHARES?
A: You can withdraw tendered shares at any time prior to the expiration
date, January 15, 2009. If this expiration is further extended, you can
withdraw tendered shares at any time prior to the new expiration date.
You may also withdraw tendered shares which have not been accepted for
payment within 20 business days of the expiration or extension of the
Offer.
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Q: HOW DO I WITHDRAW PREVIOUSLY TENDERED SHARES?
A: You can withdraw shares that you have already tendered by sending the
timely notice of withdrawal to the Company at its principal executive
office, attention: Nancy Nino, at the address provided at the end of
this Offer to Purchase.
Q: WHAT IF I HAVE LOST MY STOCK CERTIFICATE?
A: If you have lost any or all of your stock certificate(s) evidencing
your shares of common stock of the Company, and you wish to participate
in the Offer, you may do so by signing and returning the Authorization
Card, which includes a Statement/Affidavit For Lost Stock Certificates.
By doing so, you will certify that you are the lawful owner of the
shares represented by the certificate(s), you have made a diligent
search to find the certificate(s) and will surrender them should you at
any time find the certificate(s). For more information, please contact
Ms. Nino at (818) 909-6030 x 102.
Q: WHAT IS THE COMPANY'S PURPOSE IN MAKING THIS OFFER?
A. We are making the Offer in order to reduce the number of stockholders
owning the Company's common stock. Since we have had under $10 million
in total assets at the end of each of the last two fiscal years and
anticipate having under that amount at the end of the current fiscal
year, if, after this Offer, the number of record stockholders is less
than 500, we intend to deregister our common stock under the Exchange
Act. Moreover, we intend to spin-off our Technology Licensing business,
via a stock dividend, to shareholders as a separate non-reporting
company. As a result, we will no longer (and the spin-off company will
not) be subject to the SEC's periodic reporting requirements or its
proxy rules and regulations. In addition, we will no longer (and the
spin-off company will not) be subject to additional reporting and audit
requirements adopted under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act with respect to
public companies. We anticipate that our no longer being subject to
(and the spin-off company not being subject to) public reporting
requirements and other rules and regulations will result in significant
cost savings and will permit management to focus better on its business
opportunities.
Also, we believe that this Offer will provide an economical means for
small holders of our common stock to sell at a premium to current
prices without incurring brokerage commissions.
Q: WILL THE COMPANY REMAIN A PUBLIC COMPANY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THIS
OFFER?
A: If this Offer results in the number of our stockholders of record
falling below 500, we anticipate that we will terminate the
registration of our common stock under the Exchange Act. If, after the
completion of this Offer, there are 500 or more stockholders of record
remaining, the Company's Board of Directors will likely consider other
options to reduce the number of stockholders below 500 and deregister
if the Board determines it is in the best interests of the Company.
Once the Company deregisters from the Exchange Act, our common stock
will not be eligible for quotation on the OTCBB. Thereafter, our common
stock may be quoted in the "pink sheets," but we cannot predict whether
or when this will occur or the liquidity of the market which will
thereafter exist for our common stock. As a result, it may become even
more difficult for our remaining stockholders to sell their shares.
Moreover, we intend to effect the spin-off of our Technology Licensing
business such that shareholders will received restricted shares of the
spin-off company so that no trading market will develop for the common
stock of the spin-off company.
Q: HOW WILL THE COMPANY PAY FOR THE SHARES OFFERED?
A. The Company will pay for any tendered shares out of its cash and liquid
assets. The Company will not borrow any funds to pay for the purchase
price of the tendered shares. We have sufficient paid in capital to pay
for all shares of our common stock which are eligible to be tendered at
the price offered.
Q: CAN THE COMPANY AMEND THE TERMS OF THE OFFER?
A. Yes. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend
the Offer in any respect. The Company will announce any amendment to
the Offer by making a public announcement of the amendment.
Q: DID THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE ANY FAIRNESS OPINIONS OR SIMILAR
REPORTS REGARDING THE FAIRNESS OF THE OFFER?
A: The Board of Directors did not receive any fairness opinion from
outside financial advisors due to the fact that this is a voluntary
offer for a limited number of shares at a premium above the last
reported market price.
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Q: WHAT ARE THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATING IN THE
OFFER?
A: Generally, you will be subject to United States federal income taxation
when you receive cash from the Company in exchange for the shares you
tender. Your tender of shares may also qualify as a taxable transaction
for state, local, foreign and other tax purposes as well. Please
consult with your personal tax advisor to determine the federal, state,
local, and foreign tax consequences of sales made by you pursuant to
the Offer in view of your own particular circumstances before tendering
your shares. See "Special Factors -- Certain United States Federal
Income Tax Consequences."
Q: WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OFFER?
A: If you have any additional questions, you may contact Ms. Nino at (818)
909-6030 x 102 (telephone) or (818) 909-6070 (facsimile).
SPECIAL FACTORS
BACKGROUND OF TENDER OFFER
We were originally incorporated as "Prologue" under the laws of the State of
Utah on October 14, 1982, and were engaged in the petroleum sales and marketing
business until 1994. From 1994 until December 4, 2003, we had no operations or
employees and owned no real estate. In December 2003, we merged with uWink,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (now our renamed, wholly-owned subsidiary uWink
California, Inc. (uWink California)), and changed our name to "uWink, Inc". In
July 2007, we changed our state of incorporation from Utah to Delaware by
merging with a Delaware corporation that was initially our wholly-owned
subsidiary.
We are an entertainment and hospitality software company. We also operate a
casual, full service interactive restaurant concept named "uWink" that
incorporates and showcases our entertainment and hospitality software. We
currently operate three uWink restaurants.
We operate in two business segments: Technology Licensing (which is conducted
out of our wholly-owned subsidiary uWink Interactive, Inc. (uWink Interactive))
and Restaurant Operations (which is conduced out of uWink California). Our
Technology Licensing business licenses our proprietary software platform to
third party operators and resells the touch screen terminals and server/network
hardware required to run our software. Our Restaurant Operations business
operates the uWink restaurant concept, including our three uWink restaurants.
There are approximately 550 stockholders of record who owned 12,685,247 shares
of our common stock on the record date. However, approximately 66% of these
shares are held by brokerage accounts in "street name", so that the number of
actual beneficial owners of common stock exceeds the number of holders of
record.
Our common stock is sporadically or "thinly" traded on the OTCBB, meaning that
the number of persons interested in purchasing our common stock at or near ask
prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. This situation
is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small
company which is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers,
institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate or
influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such
persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an
unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our
shares until such time as we became more seasoned and viable. On approximately
110 days during 2008, the daily trading volume in our common stock was under
10,000 shares and, on approximately 200 days during 2008, the daily trading
volume was under 50,000 shares.
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The market for our common stock is also characterized by significant price
volatility when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price
would continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite
future. Over the 52 week period ended on the record date, the closing price of
our common stock has ranged from $0.08 per share to $1.98 per share. The closing
price of our common stock on the record date was $0.15 per share. The volatility
in our share price is attributable to a number of factors. First, as noted
above, our common stock is sporadically or thinly traded. As a consequence of
this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by
our stockholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in
either direction. The price for our shares could, for example, decline
precipitously in the event that a large number of shares of our common stock are
sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer
which could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price.
Secondly, we are a speculative or "risky" investment due to our limited
operating history and lack of profits to date, lack of capital to execute our
business plan, and uncertainty of future market acceptance for our products. As
a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the
fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or
lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more
quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a
seasoned issuer. Many of these factors are beyond our control and may affect the
market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance.
Furthermore, so long as the trading price of our common stock is below $5 per
share, the open-market trading of our common stock is also subject to the "penny
stock" rules. Over the 52 week period ended on the record date, the closing
price of our common stock has ranged from $0.08 per share to $1.98 per share.
The closing price of our common stock on the record date was $0.15 per share.
The "penny stock" rules impose additional sales practice requirements on
broker-dealers who sell securities to persons other than established customers
and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or
annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 together with their spouse). For
transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special
suitability determination for the purchase of securities and have received the
purchaser's written consent to the transaction before the purchase.
Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the
broker-dealer must deliver, before the transaction, a disclosure schedule
prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also
must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the
registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally,
monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information on the
limited market in penny stocks. These additional burdens imposed on
broker-dealers may restrict the ability or decrease the willingness of
broker-dealers to sell our common stock, and may result in decreased liquidity
for our common stock and increased transaction costs for sales and purchases of
our common stock as compared to other securities.
As a result of the foregoing factors, our Board of Directors believes that our
stockholders have been limited (and would continue to be limited) in recognizing
the primary benefit that should be available to stockholders of a publicly
traded company, which is the ability to buy and sell stock in a liquid market in
which accurate and timely pricing information is readily available.
Another potential advantage of being a publicly traded institution is the
ability to access public capital markets to meet additional capital needs.
However, our Board of Directors believes that, in light of the unprecedented
dislocations in the U.S. capital markets, there currently is no viable U.S.
public capital market for early stage companies like ours (nor is there likely
to be for the foreseeable future).
Although our stockholders are provided some benefit from our being a publicly
traded company, we feel that our compliance with increasingly stringent
reporting and auditing requirements creates many disadvantages to offset this
benefit. As a "reporting company" under the Exchange Act, we are obligated to
prepare and file with the SEC annual, quarterly and other reports and proxy
statements. In the wake of the Enron and WorldCom scandals, we are subject to
increased and constantly changing regulatory requirements under the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Compliance with these SEC reporting and audit requirements
and increased regulatory restrictions diverts the time of senior management and
financial staff from other Company business. Also, as a result of these
increased and changing legislative requirements, outside legal, auditing and
accounting costs continue to rise and will continue to rise in the future.
Smaller publicly traded institutions, like ours, have more difficulty absorbing
these costs and resource allocations than larger publicly traded institutions
since they represent a larger portion of our revenues.
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Moreover, the directors and management of publicly traded corporations are
increasingly concerned with the extent of their personal exposure to lawsuits
and stockholder claims, as well as governmental and creditor claims which may be
made against them, particularly in view of recent changes in securities laws
imposing additional duties, obligations and liabilities on management and
directors. Due to these concerns, directors and management are also becoming
increasingly concerned with the availability of directors and officers'
liability insurance to pay on a timely basis the costs incurred in defending
stockholder claims. Directors and officers liability insurance has recently
become much more expensive and difficult to obtain than it had been. The fees of
directors are also rising in response to their increased duties, obligations and
liabilities as well as increased exposure to such risks. As a result of these
factors, if we were to remain a reporting company we would have a more difficult
time attracting and retaining management and outside independent directors.
In addition to the other factors discussed in this document, our Board of
Directors has proposed the Offer specifically at this point in time for the
following reasons:
Our Board of Directors believes, based on its business
judgment in light of its understanding of reports published in the mainstream
and business press, that, as a result of the deterioration in the U.S. capital
markets during 2008 (particularly in the last half of 2008), there currently is
no viable U.S. public capital market for early stage companies like ours; nor is
there likely to be for the foreseeable future.
Following the opening of our third uWink restaurant in September 2008, our
strategy is to operate our Restaurant Operations business from internally
generated cash flow and our Board of Directors believes that eliminating the
annual costs of being a public company will enhance our ability to execute on
that strategy.
Our Board of Directors believes that our Technology Licensing business has
emerged as a viable standalone business during the latter half of 2008 and that
the Technology Licensing business requires growth capital. Based on its business
judgment in light of its understanding of general business practice regarding
the financing of early stage technology companies as well as its assessment of
the general non-viability of the U.S. public company financing markets, our
Board of Directors believes that the most viable means of attracting growth
capital for an early stage technology business like our Technology Licensing
business is if it operates as a standalone private company. This is so because
technology companies generally appeal to a different set of investors (with
different investment objectives and structures) than do restaurant businesses
and because early stage technology businesses generally appeal to
private-company investors rather than public-company investors. Moreover, a
lower, non-reporting cost structure is more attractive to early stage
technology company investors. Therefore, our Board of Directors believes that
our ability to raise investment capital for our Technology Licensing business is
dependant on the success of the Offer, and the resulting ability to deregister
and effect the spin-off as a non-reporting company.
PURPOSES OF THE OFFER
The Board of Directors has proposed the Offer for the following purposes:
BECOME A NON-REPORTING COMPANY. Since we have had under $10 million in total
assets at the end of each of the last two fiscal years and anticipate having
under that amount at the end of the current fiscal year, if, at the conclusion
of this Offer, the number of Company stockholders of record is less than 500,
the Board of Directors intends to deregister the Company's common stock with the
SEC. This will allow the Company to no longer be subject to the periodic
reporting and proxy solicitation requirements of the Exchange Act, and the
administrative burdens associated with such requirements will be reduced
significantly. As a result, the Company's management will be able to better
focus on its business activities, including any long-term business strategies as
well as the needs of our customers and remaining stockholders. Also, the Company
will not be subject to increasing costs associated with its compliance with the
Exchange Act and additional laws and regulations resulting from the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. If the Company continues to have more than 500 record
stockholders after this Offer is completed, the Board of Directors may explore
other alternatives to reduce the number of Company stockholders to allow the
Company to deregister with the SEC.
SPIN-OFF OUR TECHNOLOGY LICENSING BUSINESS TO SHAREHOLDERS AS A SEPARATE
NON-REPORTING COMPANY. We currently operate in two business segments: Technology
Licensing (which is conducted out of our wholly-owned subsidiary uWink
Interactive, Inc.) and Restaurant Operations (which is conduced out of our
wholly-owned subsidiary uWink California, Inc.). Once we become a non-reporting
company, we intend to spin-off our Technology Licensing business, via a stock
dividend, to our shareholders as a separate non-reporting company, as described
below.
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We are still in the early stages of the development of each of our operating
businesses and our Board of Directors believes that spinning off our Technology
Licensing business, and concurrently eliminating the costs associated with being
a reporting company for each of our operating businesses, will improve the
prospects for raising growth capital for our Technology Licensing business
(because technology companies and restaurant companies generally appeal to
different types of investors, with different investment structures, early stage
technology companies like ours generally appeal to private-company investors
rather than public company investors and because the overall cost structure for
each of our operating businesses will be lower once we eliminate the costs of
being a reporting company). See "Special Factors -- Background of Tender Offer."
Once we deregister, we intend to effect the spin-off of our Technology Licensing
business as follows:
We will distribute as a dividend one share of common stock of uWink Interactive,
Inc. for each share of common stock of uWink, Inc. held. This distribution will
be prorata to uWink. Inc. shareholders and will be without consideration from
uWink, Inc. shareholders. Prior to the spin-off, we will provide uWink, Inc.
shareholders with an information statement that describes the spin-off and the
spin-off company and that substantially complies with Regulation 14A or
Regulation 14C of the Exchange Act. As part of the spin-off, our current
intention is to change the legal and trade names of the spin-off company to
something other than "uWink".
Moreover, we intend that the Articles of Incorporation of the spin-off company
will contain restrictions on transferability of the common stock that will
prevent the company from having over 500 shareholders as well as effectively
prevent a public market from developing in the spin-off company shares. The
information statement will tell the holders about these transfer limits; the
spun-off securities will have a legend on them that describes the transfer
limits; and the spin-off company's stock transfer books will include stop
transfer instructions that indicate the transfer limits.
Following the spin-off, uWink, Inc. will operate the Restaurant Operations
business through its wholly-owned subsidiary uWink California, Inc.
As of the date of this document, company-wide we employ 16 corporate-level
staff. In our Technology Licensing business we employ a CTO and 7 software
engineers; and a VP of infrastructure and 2 other infrastructure development,
installation, training and support personnel. In addition, our President/COO is
predominantly engaged in the Technology Licensing business segment and our CEO,
Controller and VP of sales/restaurant operations are partially allocated to the
Technology Licensing business segment. A corporate-level bookkeeper is fully
allocated to the Restaurant Operations business segment.
Following the spin-off, we expect that the Restaurant Operations business
conducted by uWink, Inc. will be staffed as follows:
o our Chairman and CEO will continue in those roles;
o our Controller will become the Chief Administrative Officer,
with responsibility for all financial and accounting matters;
o we will continue to employ a corporate-level bookkeeper; and
o at our restaurants, we will continue to employ an executive
chef/manager and 5 other managers, each of whom earn an annual
salary, and approximately 110 full-time and part-time
non-managerial restaurant staff, who are generally compensated
on an hourly basis.
We currently do not expect the uWink, Inc. Board of Directors to change as a
result of deregistration or the spin-off.
Following the spin-off, we expect that the Technology Licensing business
spin-off company will be staffed as follows:
o our Chairman will also become Chairman of the spin-off
company;
o our President/COO will become CEO (with responsibility for all
financial and accounting matters) of the spin-off company;
o our CTO will become CTO of the spin-off company;
o our VP of sales/restaurant operations will become VP of sales
of the spin-off company;
o our VP of infrastructure will become VP of infrastructure of
the spin-off company; and
o the spin-off company will employ our current software
engineering and infrastructure support staff.
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Other than Chairman, we have not yet determined the final board of directors
composition for the spin-off company. We intend to provide that information in
the information statement to be distributed to shareholders describing the
spin-off (to the extent determined at the time of the spin-off).
We expect that the spin-off company and uWink California will enter into a
customary services agreement relating to technology services to be provided by
the spin-off company to uWink California. We intend to describe this agreement
in the information statement to be distributed to shareholders describing the
spin-off.
We do not intend that the spin-off company receive material contributions of
cash capital from uWink, Inc. As a result, we intend to seek outside private
investment capital for the spin-off company to fund its operations. Our Board of
Directors' believes that there currently is no viable U.S. public capital market
for early stage companies like ours (nor is there likely to be for the
foreseeable future). In addition, our Board of Directors believes that the most
viable means of attracting growth capital for the Technology Licensing business
is if it operates as a standalone non-reporting company, because technology
businesses generally appeal to a different set of investors (with different
investment objectives and structures) than do restaurant businesses and because
a lower, non-reporting cost structure is more attractive to technology company
investors. Therefore, we believe that our ability to raise investment capital
for our Technology Licensing business is dependant on the success of the Offer,
and the resulting ability to deregister and effect the spin-off as a
non-reporting company.
We expect our operating cash needs for the spin-off company to be approximately
$1.4 million for calendar 2009. As of the date of this document, we do not have
a definitive corporate and capitalization structure for the post-financing
spin-off company to report to shareholders, as we expect those to be finalized
during the capital raising process. We intend to provide that information in the
information statement to be distributed to shareholders describing the spin-off
(to the extent determined at the time of the spin-off). See "Information About
the Company - Summary Consolidated and Proforma Financial Information" below for
pre-financing proforma financial information regarding the spin-off.
We do not currently have plans to seek material additional investment capital
for the Restaurant Operations business.
COMPETE MORE EFFECTIVELY. Our Board of Directors believes that, once we
deregister and spin-off our Technology Licensing business as a separate
non-reporting company, each of our operating businesses will be able compete
more effectively in its markets. Most of our competitors in the interactive
hospitality software market are non-reporting companies and thus are not subject
to the expenses and other burdens of being a public reporting company. Of those
few that are reporting companies, virtually all have much larger revenue bases
and are thus better able to bear the expenses and other burdens of being a
public reporting company. Similarly, most of our restaurant competitors are
either reporting companies with much larger revenue bases or non-reporting
companies that operate free of public reporting company costs.
REDUCE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING SMALL STOCKHOLDER ACCOUNTS. The
expense of administering accounts of small stockholders is disproportionate to
their ownership interest in the Company. As of the record date, we estimate that
we had approximately 360 stockholders of record that held 99 or and fewer shares
and 445 stockholders who beneficially owned 99 or fewer shares (of those 360
record shareholders we estimate that approximately 230 own fewer than 10
shares). These eligible record and beneficial stockholders hold an approximate
aggregate of 23,000 shares of our common stock. As a result, these odd-lot
owners hold approximately 0.2% of all of our common stock. A disproportionate
amount of our administrative expense relating to stockholder accounts and
reporting requirements are attributable to those stockholders holding less than
0.2% of our issued and outstanding stock. Even if the record stockholder base
does not fall below 500, we believe that every tender by a qualified odd-lot
stockholder will reduce our expenses going forward.
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PROVIDE CERTAIN STOCKHOLDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL SHARES AT A PREMIUM WITHOUT
INCURRING BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. Although quoted on the OTCBB, the trading
market for our common stock is not very liquid. As a result, it may be difficult
for some stockholders to dispose of their shares when they choose. Stockholders
holding small amounts of common stock may find it uneconomical to dispose of
shares due to minimum brokerage commissions which are often charged. This Offer
will permit those stockholders to directly tender small amounts of shares at a
premium without paying minimum brokerage commissions.
OUR REASONS FOR PURSUING THE ODD-LOT OFFER RATHER THAN OTHER ALTERNATIVES
We believe that this odd-lot Offer is currently our best strategy to achieve the
objectives discussed in "Purposes of the Offer" above. While considering this
issue, the Board of Directors also considered other alternatives to reduce the
number of record stockholders to less than 500. These other considerations
included (i) a tender offer made available to all holders of common stock
(rather than those odd lot holders owning 99 shares or less) and (ii) a reverse
stock split or cash out merger.
Specifically, the Board of Directors investigated the possibility of making a
tender offer to purchase a set number of shares of common stock from each
stockholder (e.g., 200 shares per stockholder). However, it is our understanding
that this proposed format of a tender offer is not permitted under Exchange Act
rules and regulations. The Company also considered making a tender offer for a
fixed number of total shares to all Company stockholders. However, we were
concerned that this type of tender offer would result in an oversubscription by
participating stockholders. If such an offer was oversubscribed as a result of
larger stockholders tendering their shares, we would be required to purchase
shares from all tendering stockholders on a pro rata basis. As a result, the
number of stockholders would not be reduced, and we would not accomplish our
objectives. In addition, the general tender offer could ultimately prove to be
more costly than the odd-lot offer.
We also considered employing a reverse stock split, cash out merger or similar
transaction. Under these alternatives, stockholders who own fewer than an
established number of shares would be "cashed out" and forced to sell their
shares at a pre-determined price, subject to certain rights arising by law. The
primary advantage of the reverse stock split, cash out merger or similar
transaction is that if it is approved by a vote of the stockholders, the success
of reducing the number of stockholders and deregistering is much more certain.
However, the Board did not view this alternative as comparably attractive,
primarily since it would not be voluntary for participating stockholders. Also,
a reverse stock split impacts all stockholders rather than just the target
group. This would leave many stockholders holding fractional shares. Because an
odd-lot tender offer avoids these disadvantages, we decided it would be the best
initial strategy to reduce the number of stockholders. Also, this Offer permits
us to attempt to achieve the purposes of the Offer discussed above. If, however,
we are not successful in reducing the number of stockholders below 500, we may
once again consider these and other alternatives.
We also considered remaining a public company. However, if we remained a public
company we would continue to incur the significant expenses of being an SEC
reporting company without enjoying the benefits traditionally associated with
SEC reporting company status, particularly raising capital in the public markets
and stock liquidity. Therefore, although our stockholders are provided some
benefit from our being a publicly traded company, our Board of Directors
believes that these disadvantages outweigh the benefits of being a publicly
traded company. As a result, our Board of Directors rejected this alternative.
For a detailed discussion of the benefits and disadvantages to unaffiliated
non-tendering holders considered by the Board of Directors, see "Determination
Of Fairness Of Offer By Our Board Of Directors."
EFFECTS OF THE TENDER OFFER
At the record date, there were approximately 550 record holders of our common
stock. At that date, approximately 360 of the record holders and 445 beneficial
owners held 99 or fewer shares of our common stock and, as a result, are
eligible to participate in this Offer. We calculate that if approximately 15% or
more of our eligible record holders participate in the Offer, there will be less
than 500 record stockholders. Participation by eligible beneficial owners will
not necessarily reduce the number of our record stockholders. If upon the
expiration of the Offer an insufficient number of record stockholders have
tendered their shares to reduce the number of stockholders to less than 500, we
may extend the Offer to allow eligible stockholders additional time to
participate. Also, whether or not we extend the Offer, if we continue to have
500 or more record stockholders, we may make an additional offer to purchase
shares of our common stock held by stockholders that continue to own 99 or fewer
shares. We may or may not also explore other alternatives to reduce the number
of stockholders, including a reverse stock split or cash out merger.
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If this Offer results in the number of our stockholders of record falling below
500, we will be eligible to deregister our common stock with the SEC, and we
currently intend to do so promptly thereafter. In addition, we intend to effect
the spin-off following deregistration. Once we terminate the registration of our
common stock under the Exchange Act, we will no longer (and the spin-off company
will not) file current and periodic reports with the SEC. We will also no longer
(and the spin-off company will not) be subject to the proxy requirements of the
Exchange Act. In addition, following deregistration, our (and the spin-off
company's) directors, executive officers and persons owning more than 10% of our
outstanding shares will no longer be subject to the reporting and short-swing
trading requirements of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. As a result, the amount
of information provided to stockholders after deregistration may be less than
the amount currently supplied. It will be more difficult for stockholders to
obtain information about us or the spin-off company. We (and the spin-off
company) also currently intend to provide our remaining stockholders with copies
of annual unaudited financial statements after we become a non-reporting
company. This information will not be as detailed or extensive as the
information we currently file with the SEC and deliver to stockholders. We (and
the spin-off company) will also continue to be subject to federal and state
antifraud laws, rules and regulations.
If we terminate our registration of the common stock with the SEC, we will no
longer be eligible to have our stock quoted on the OTCBB. Our common stock may
thereafter be quoted in the Pink Sheets Electronic Quotation System, but we
cannot guarantee whether or when this will occur. We also cannot guarantee that
an active market will exist for the remaining shares of our common stock. As a
result, the limited trading market for our common stock may make it more
difficult for holders to dispose of their shares. However, our common stock is
thinly traded. As a result, the amount of liquidity lost from no longer being
quoted on the OTCBB may not be as significant as it would be for other publicly
traded institutions. There will be no trading market for the common stock of the
spin-off company.
We anticipate that deregistration of our common stock will, based upon expenses
incurred for the most recently completed fiscal year, result in estimated annual
cost savings of approximately $190,000, which is attributable to the following
cost savings:
Accounting fees related to SEC work $ 75,000
Additional outside consulting for internal controls 50,000
Legal fees related to SEC work 25,000
Investor communications 5,000
Transfer agent fees 10,000
Additional insurance premiums 10,000
News releases and public relations 10,000
Printing fees 5,000
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TOTAL $ 190,000
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The time devoted by the management of the Company to tasks associated with
public reporting and the associated cost will also be eliminated.
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Although we intend to deregister our common stock under the Exchange Act if the
number of record stockholders owning the Company's common stock falls below 500
at the completion of the Offer, and then effect the spin-off, there is no
guarantee that this will be the result of the Offer. If upon the expiration of
the Offer an insufficient number of record stockholders have tendered their
shares to reduce the number of record stockholders owning the Company's common
stock to less than 500, we may extend the expiration date of the Offer to allow
eligible stockholders additional time to participate. Also, whether or not we
extend the Offer, if we continue to have 500 or more record stockholders owning
the Company's common stock, we may make an additional offer to purchase shares
of our common stock held by stockholders that continue to own 99 or fewer
shares. We may also explore other alternatives to reduce the number of
stockholders, including another tender offer (either to all holders or odd-lot
holders only), a reverse stock split or other transaction, and, if the Board of
Directors continues to believe that deregistration remains in the best interests
of the Company, the termination of the registration of our common stock under
the Exchange Act. It is possible that if the Company were to pursue one of these
alternatives the offering price in such transaction could be higher or lower
than the offering price for the Offer. In the event our common stock record
holders are not reduced to below 500, we will continue to be a publicly traded
company subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and the SEC
and we may not effect the spin-off, although we may also explore alternative
ways of effecting the spin-off in the event uWink, Inc. remains a reporting
company. Exchange Act compliance will require management time that would
otherwise would be applied to the conduct of other aspects of the business and
would require the Company to incur the ongoing costs identified above. The Board
of Directors considered these ramifications when determining to make the Offer.
Accounting Treatment
Shares of common stock purchased under this Offer will be retained as treasury
stock and may be restored to the status of authorized and unissued shares. If
all eligible stockholders participate in this Offer, we expect to pay
approximately $27,600 in the aggregate to purchase these shares, including the
$20.00 payment to each stockholder to reimburse our annual servicing cost. We
estimate expenses relating to the Offer to be an additional $10,000. As a
result, we do not believe the completion of this Offer will have any material
affect on our financial condition or results of operations. Purchases of stock
and reimbursement of our estimated annual servicing costs will be funded with
our cash and other liquid assets. We do not anticipate borrowing any funds to
purchase shares in connection with this Offer.
The record and beneficial stockholders who are eligible to participate in this
Offer hold approximately 23,000 shares of the Company's common stock. This
represents 0.2% of the total number of currently issued and outstanding shares.
As a result, we do not anticipate any material impact on the relative stock
ownership of the remaining stockholders.
The expected changes in our business, executive officers and Board of Directors
if we deregister and effect the spin-off are described above under "Special
Factors -- Effects of Tender Offer -- Spin-off our Technology Licensing Business
to Shareholders as a Separate Non-Reporting Company."
Tendering stockholders will no longer have the opportunity to vote their shares
or participate in the potential growth of the Company or dividends paid by the
Company. Conversely, tendering stockholders will not face the risk of any
decrease in the value of the Company's common stock. Tendering stockholders will
not have the opportunity to receive shares in the spin-off company.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
Neither the Company nor any non-tendering stockholder is expected to incur any
United States federal income tax liability as a direct result of the completion
of this Offer. If you tender your shares in this Offer, your receipt of cash in
exchange for your shares will be a taxable transaction for United States federal
income tax purposes. The transaction may also qualify as a taxable transaction
for state, local and foreign taxation purposes.
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IN GENERAL, IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL (I) WHO IS A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, (II)
WHO HAS PURCHASED THE SHARES IN THE COMPANY AS AN INVESTMENT AND NOT AS PART OF
A STRADDLE OR HEDGING OR CONVERSION TRANSACTION, (III) WHO IS SELLING ALL OF HIS
OR HER SHARES HELD IN THE COMPANY, AND (IV) WHO IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY WHO WILL OWN SHARES IN THE COMPANY AFTER THE OFFER IS COMPLETED
(A "TYPICAL STOCKHOLDER"), THE COMPANY EXPECTS THAT YOU WILL BE TREATED FOR
UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES AS IF YOU HAD SOLD YOUR SHARES FOR THE
CASH PAID BY THE COMPANY. YOU WOULD RECOGNIZE GAIN OR LOSS IN THE SALE IN AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT BY WHICH THE CASH YOU RECEIVE FROM THE COMPANY
EXCEEDS OR IS LESS THAN YOUR TAX BASIS IN THE SHARES SOLD TO THE COMPANY. THE
GAIN OR LOSS WOULD CONSTITUTE A CAPITAL GAIN OR LOSS THAT WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS
LONG TERM OR SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAIN DEPENDING UPON HOW LONG YOU HAVE HELD THE
SHARES. IF YOU HAVE HELD THE SHARES FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR, THE GAIN OR LOSS
WOULD BE LONG TERM; OTHERWISE THE GAIN OR LOSS WOULD BE SHORT TERM. LONG TERM
CAPITAL GAIN IS CURRENTLY SUBJECT TO A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER MAXIMUM TAX RATE THAN
SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAIN OR ORDINARY INCOME. WHILE A CAPITAL LOSS MAY GENERALLY
BE USED TO OFFSET OTHER CAPITAL GAINS, A CAPITAL LOSS CAN BE USED TO OFFSET ONLY
A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF ORDINARY INCOME.
If you do not fit within the definition of Typical Stockholder, you may be
subject to United States federal income tax consequences different from or in
addition to those described in the preceding paragraph. Even stockholders who do
fit within the definition of Typical Stockholder may be subject to particular
circumstances which may make them subject to United States federal income tax
consequences that are different from or in addition to those described above. In
either case the differences may be material.
Please also review the discussion entitled "Terms of The Offer -- Procedure for
Tendering Shares -- Backup U.S. Federal Income Tax Withholding."
THE FOREGOING DISCUSSION IS BASED ON EXISTING UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX
LAWS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, AND ANY CHANGE MAY HAVE A RETROACTIVE EFFECT.
THE FOREGOING DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR A
GUARANTEE OF TAX CONSEQUENCES TO ANY PARTICULAR STOCKHOLDER. EACH STOCKHOLDER IS
EXPECTED AND ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT THE STOCKHOLDER'S OWN QUALIFIED TAX ADVISORS
TO DETERMINE THE TAX CONSEQUENCES (FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND FOREIGN) TO THE
STOCKHOLDER OF TENDERING SHARES PURSUANT TO THE OFFER.
We expect that neither the Company nor any non-tendering stockholder will incur
any United States federal income tax liability as a direct result of the
completion of the spin-off. The tax consequences of the spin-off will be
described in the spin-off information statement.
DETERMINATION OF FAIRNESS OF OFFER BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
For reasons discussed below, the Board of Directors believes that this Offer is
fair to all stockholders of the Company, including all unaffiliated
stockholders, whether or not such stockholders are eligible to participate in
this odd-lot Offer. This belief is based on the Board of Directors' knowledge of
the Company's business as well as other factors.
Specifically, the Board of Directors believes that this Offer
is fair to eligible stockholders for the following reasons:
o This Offer is voluntary. Eligible stockholders are not
required to tender their shares.
o The Offer purchase price is at a premium to current trading
prices. We are offering to pay $0.50 for each share of common
stock tendered under this Offer, which represents a $0.35, or
233%, premium over the last share sales price for our common
stock reported on the OTCBB on the record date. We are
also offering an additional payment of $20.00 to each
stockholder who accepts this Offer.
o The Offer purchase price is higher than any traded price since
October 3, 2008.
o Eligible stockholders who directly tender their shares to the
Company may avoid brokerage commissions that they would
otherwise be incurred if the shares were sold in an open
market transaction.
o This Offer provides eligible stockholders an opportunity to
sell their shares at a premium in a market which has not
evidenced great liquidity. However, these benefits must be
weighed against the fact that tendering stockholders will no
longer benefit from future earnings and growth in the Company
or our common stock.
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THESE BENEFITS, HOWEVER, MUST BE WEIGHED AGAINST THE FACT THAT TENDERING
STOCKHOLDERS WILL NO LONGER BENEFIT FROM ANY FUTURE EARNINGS AND GROWTH IN THE
COMPANY OF OUR COMMON STOCK; CONVERSELY, THEY WILL NO LONGER BEAR THE RISK OF
DECREASED EQUITY VALUE.
In determining a fair and equitable price for the Offer to tendering
stockholders, the Board of Directors considered a number of factors, including
current market prices, historical stock prices for the Company and trading
volume activity. Additionally, in determining the price to be paid for tendered
shares in the Offer, the Board of Directors considered the premium it
represented over the current market price and took into account the Company's
financial performance to date and estimates for 2009. It also considered the
prices at which an offer for so few shares per odd-lot holder may become
compelling enough for those eligible to participate to consider taking the time
to do so.
In setting the Offer price, the Board determined to set a fair price for
eligible holders that would be motivating but also considered that that price
had to fair to unaffiliated non-tendering holders after taking into account the
effects of the purchase price on the Company. In making this determination, the
Board considered an Offer price range of $0.50 to $1.00 per share. An Offer
price below that range was considered to be at an insufficient premium to the
current market price (and in light of historical prices) and likely to provide
insufficient motivation for odd-lot holders to tender. An Offer price above that
range was considered to be an excessive premium to the current market price and
excessive overall cash cost to the Company, given the voluntary nature of the
Offer, combined with the significant premium to the current market price as well
as the premium to book value. In addition, the Board considered that tendering
holders would receive an additional $20.00 payment and may also be able to
avoid brokerage commissions. In considering prices within the $0.50 to $1.00
range, the Board weighed the premium to current market and book value (in light
of historical prices) required to motivate eligible holders in a voluntary
transaction (taking into account the $20.00 payment and potential for avoiding
brokerage commissions) against the aggregate cash cost of the various potential
Offer prices within the range. Ultimately, the Board concluded that an Offer
price of $0.50 per share struck the appropriate balance between motivation to
eligible holders and aggregate cash cost to the Company and thus represented the
appropriate balance between Offer price fairness and motivation for tendering
holders and Offer price fairness to unaffiliated non-tendering holders.
In making its fairness determination for tendering holders, the Board of
Directors also carefully considered the following factors:
o CURRENT AND HISTORICAL MARKET PRICES. The current and
historical market prices were important considerations for the
Board of Directors. The market price for a share of common
stock over the 52-weeks ended December 1, 2008 has ranged
between approximately $0.08 and $1.98. The $0.50 per share
price to be paid for tendered shares in the Offer represents a
$0.35 per share, or 233%, premium over the current market
price as of the close of business on the record date for the
Offer. The Board considered that historical prices for our
common stock had generally been higher than the Offer price,
as evidenced by the range of high closing prices for our
common stock of $0.95 to $1.73 during the first three quarters
of 2008. Ultimately, the Board concluded that the $0.50 Offer
price would be motivating to eligible holders and was fair,
despite generally higher historical prices, given the
voluntary nature of the Offer, combined with the significant
premium to the current market price as well as the premium to
book value described below. In addition, the Offer price is
higher than any traded price since October 3, 2008, tendering
holders will receive an additional $20.00 payment and may also
be able to avoid brokerage commissions.
o SERVICING COST REIMBURSEMENT. The additional payment of $20.00
to each stockholder who accepts the Offer represents a
reimbursement of our estimated annual servicing costs
(transfer agent, proxy statements, etc.) for each stockholder
of record. It is not based on the number of shares held as of
the record date. In determining the fairness of the Offer, the
Board determined that it was appropriate to allow odd-lot
stockholders to receive this one-time benefit for taking the
time to accept the Offer. Otherwise, the cost would have to be
incurred by the Company.
o BOOK VALUE. As of September 30, 2008, the net book value per
share of our common stock was $0.31. The $0.50 offer price
therefore represents a substantial benefit to holders who are
eligible to participate in the Offer and receive value for
their shares otherwise not available to them.
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o LIQUIDATION VALUE. In determining the fairness of the Offer to
tendering holders, the Board of Directors did not attempt to
establish the liquidation value of the Company. The Board of
Directors determined that such a valuation would not be
material to its decision in light of the fact that the Company
does not intend to liquidate, and that, other than the
spin-off, the Offer will not materially affect the Company's
operations or business.
o GOING CONCERN. The Board of Directors did not assign a "going
concern" value to the Company's common stock. A going concern
is an attempt to value a company as an operating business. It
is often expressed as the present value of future earnings of
a company in the context of the returns an investor could
expect to receive on the investment over a future period. The
Board of Directors determined that the cost of such a
valuation far outweighed any benefit and that the valuation
would not be material to its discussion concerning whether the
Offer was fair to tendering stockholders because the
Company itself was not for sale, and only a small percentage
of the Company's stock may be repurchased in the Offer.
The above discussion is intended to describe the factors upon which we based our
determination that the Offer is fair to tendering stockholders. In reaching this
determination that the Offer is fair to tendering stockholders, our Board of
Directors considered all factors as a whole and did not assign specific weight
to particular factors. Individual directors may have given different weight to
these factors. However, none of the factors that our Board of Directors
considered led the Board to believe that the Offer is unfair to tendering
stockholders.
Our Board of Directors believes that the Offer is also fair to unaffiliated
stockholders who are not eligible to participate or who otherwise decide not to
tender. This belief is based on the Board's consideration of the following
material factors:
o If we are able to terminate the registration of our common
stock under the Exchange Act, we believe that the cost savings
will benefit those unaffiliated stockholders who did not
participate in the Offer. These cost savings include known and
unknown expenses which will be incurred by public companies
under the Exchange Act and Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We estimate
these cost savings at $190,000 annually. Also, management will
be able to better focus its resources on operating the
Company's business. These cost savings and increase in focus
should enhance our ability to increase the Company's
profitability and our ability to operate the Restaurant
Operations business from internally generated cash flow. Even
if the Company continues to have more than 500 record
stockholders after the completion of this Offer, we will
eliminate certain administrative expenses related to the small
stockholders who tendered their shares pursuant to this Offer.
o Once we deregister and spin-off our Technology Licensing
business as a separate non-reporting company, each of our
operating businesses will be able compete more effectively in
its markets. Most of our competitors in the interactive
hospitality software market are non-reporting companies and
thus are not subject to the expenses and other burdens of
being a public reporting company. Of those few that are
reporting companies, virtually all have much larger revenue
bases and are thus better able to bear the expenses and other
burdens of being a public reporting company. Similarly, most
of our restaurant competitors are either reporting companies
with much larger revenue bases or non-reporting companies that
operate free of public reporting company costs.
o Spinning off our Technology Licensing business, and
concurrently eliminating the costs associated with being a
reporting company will improve the prospects for raising
growth capital for our Technology Licensing business as a
standalone private company (because early stage technology
companies generally appeal to private-company investors rather
than public-company investors and technology companies and
restaurant companies generally appeal to different types of
investors, with different investment structures, and because
the overall cost structure for the Technology Licensing
business will be lower once we eliminate the costs of being a
reporting company).
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THE BOARD WEIGHED THESE BENEFITS AGAINST THE FOLLOWING DISADVANTAGES TO
UNAFFILIATED NON-TENDERING HOLDERS:
LIMITED LIQUIDITY. If our common stock is no longer subject to the Exchange Act
reporting requirements, we will no longer be eligible to have our stock quoted
on the OTCBB. This could adversely effect the liquidity, trading volume and
marketability of our common stock held by unaffiliated non-tendering holders,
even further than currently existing. However, we believe that this is mitigated
by the fact that our common stock is a thinly-traded, "penny stock". Also,
although we cannot guarantee how and when it will occur, our stock may be quoted
in the Pink Sheets Electronic Quotation System. Moreover, unaffiliated
non-tendering holders will have virtually no liquidity in the shares of the
spin-off company as we intend to effect the spin-off of our Technology Licensing
business such that shareholders will receive restricted shares of the spin-off
company so that no trading market will develop for the common stock of the
spin-off company.
REDUCTION IN COMPANY INFORMATION. If we succeed in deregistering our common
stock with the SEC, we will no longer (and the spin-off company will not) be
subject to the SEC reporting or proxy disclosure requirements. However, we (and
the spin-off company) intend to continue to provide annual unaudited financial
information to stockholders. In addition, following deregistration, our
executive officers, directors and 10% stockholders will no longer be required to
file reports relating to their transactions in our common stock with the SEC. In
addition, our executive officers, directors and 10% stockholders will no longer
be subject to the recovery of profits provision of the Exchange Act, and persons
acquiring 5% of our common stock will no longer be required to report their
beneficial ownership under the Exchange Act.
LIMITED OVERSIGHT. After deregistration, we will no longer (and the spin-off
company will not) be subject to the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or the
liability provisions of the Exchange Act.
CASH COSTS OF OFFER. We estimate that the maximum aggregate cash cost of the
purchase price for tendered shares plus Offer expenses will be $37,600, which
will be paid from funds on hand. As a result, immediately after the Offer, we
will have less cash on hand than we would have had if the Offer did not occur.
However, because of the small maximum cash cost, we do not believe the
completion of the Offer will have any material affect on our financial condition
or results of operations.
In determining a fair and equitable price for the Offer to unaffiliated
non-tendering stockholders, the Board of Directors considered a number of
factors, including current market prices, historical stock prices for the
Company and trading volume activity. Additionally, in determining the price to
be paid for tendered shares in the Offer, the Board of Directors considered the
premium it represented over the current market price and took into account the
Company's financial performance to date and estimates for 2009. It also
considered the prices at which an offer for so few shares per odd-lot holder may
become compelling enough for those eligible to participate to consider taking
the time to do so.
In setting the Offer price, the Board determined to set a fair price for
eligible holders that would be motivating but also considered that that price
had to fair to unaffiliated non-tendering holders after taking into account the
effects of the purchase price on the Company. In making this determination, the
Board considered an Offer price range of $0.50 to $1.00 per share. An Offer
price below that range was considered to be at an insufficient premium to the
current market price (and in light of historical prices) and likely to provide
insufficient motivation for odd-lot holders to tender. An Offer price above that
range was considered to be an excessive premium to the current market price and
excessive overall cash cost to the Company, given the voluntary nature of the
Offer, combined with the significant premium to the current market price as well
as the premium to book value. In addition, the Board considered that tendering
holders would receive an additional $20.00 payment and may also be able to
avoid brokerage commissions. In considering prices within the $0.50 to $1.00
range, the Board weighed the premium to current market and book value (in light
of historical prices) required to motivate eligible holders in a voluntary
transaction (taking into account the $20.00 payment and potential for avoiding
brokerage commissions) against the aggregate cash cost of the various potential
Offer prices within the range. Ultimately, the Board concluded that an Offer
price of $0.50 per share struck the appropriate balance between motivation to
eligible holders and aggregate cash cost to the Company and thus represented the
appropriate balance between Offer price fairness and motivation for tendering
holders and Offer price fairness to unaffiliated non-tendering holders.
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In making its fairness determination for unaffiliated non-tendering holders, the
Board of Directors also carefully considered the following factors:
o CURRENT AND HISTORICAL MARKET PRICES. The current and
historical market prices were important considerations for the
Board of Directors. The market price for a share of common
stock over the 52-weeks ended December 1, 2008 has ranged
between approximately $0.08 and $1.98. The $0.50 per share
price to be paid for tendered shares in the Offer represents a
$0.35 per share, or 233%, premium over the current market
price as of the close of business on the record date for the
Offer. The Board considered that historical prices for our
common stock had generally been higher than the Offer price,
as evidenced by the range of high closing prices for our
common stock of $0.95 to $1.73 during the first three quarters
of 2008. Ultimately, the Board concluded that, relative to
current and historical prices, the $0.50 Offer price would be
motivating to eligible holders at an acceptable cash cost
(with no material impact on financial condition or results of
operations) to the Company and thus was fair to unaffiliated
non-tendering holders.
o SERVICING COST REIMBURSEMENT. The additional payment of $20.00
to each stockholder who accepts the Offer represents a
reimbursement of our estimated annual servicing costs
(transfer agent, proxy statements, etc.) for each stockholder
of record. It is not based on the number of shares held as of
the record date. In determining the fairness of the Offer, the
Board determined that it was appropriate to allow odd-lot
stockholders to receive this one-time benefit for taking the
time to accept the Offer. Otherwise, the cost would have to be
incurred by the Company. The Board concluded that this payment
would be motivating to eligible holders, represented costs
which would otherwise be borne by the Company and would result
in an acceptable cash cost (with no material impact on
financial condition or results of operations) to the Company
and thus was fair to unaffiliated non-tendering holders.
o BOOK VALUE. As of September 30, 2008, the net book value per
share of our common stock was $0.31. The $0.50 offer price
therefore represents a substantial benefit to holders who are
eligible to participate in the Offer and receive value for
their shares otherwise not available to them. However, because
the overall maximum cash cost of the Offer is expected to be
immaterial to the Company's financial condition and results of
operations, the Board concluded that the Offer price relative
to book value was also fair to unaffiliated non-tendering
holders.
o LIQUIDATION VALUE. In determining the fairness of the Offer to
unaffiliated non-tendering holders, the Board of Directors did
not attempt to establish the liquidation value of the Company.
The Board of Directors determined that such a valuation would
not be material to its decision in light of the fact that the
Company does not intend to liquidate, and that, other than the
spin-off, the Offer will not materially affect the Company's
operations or business.
o GOING CONCERN. The Board of Directors did not assign a "going
concern" value to the Company's common stock. A going concern
is an attempt to value a company as an operating business. It
is often expressed as the present value of future earnings of
a company in the context of the returns an investor could
expect to receive on the investment over a future period. The
Board of Directors determined that the cost of such a
valuation far outweighed any benefit and that the valuation
would not be material to its discussion concerning whether the
Offer was fair to unaffiliated non-tendering stockholders
because the Company itself was not for sale, and only a small
percentage of the Company's stock may be repurchased in the
Offer.
The above discussion is intended to describe the factors upon which we based our
determination that the Offer is fair to unaffiliated non-tendering stockholders.
In reaching this determination that the Offer is fair to unaffiliated
non-tendering stockholders, our Board of Directors considered all factors as a
whole and did not assign specific weight to particular factors. Individual
directors may have given different weight to these factors. However, none of the
factors that our Board of Directors considered led the Board to believe that the
Offer is unfair to unaffiliated non-tendering stockholders.
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This Offer was approved by the unanimous vote of our Board of Directors,
including all of the directors who are not Company employees. Given the
consensus of our Board of Directors that the Offer is fair to all stockholders,
including all unaffiliated stockholders, who are eligible and not eligible to
participate in the Offer, the Board did not appoint a committee of disinterested
directors or obtain an unaffiliated representative to negotiate the terms of the
Offer. The Board also did not obtain an unaffiliated representative to prepare
any report, opinion or appraisal relating to the consideration, or the fairness
of the consideration, to be offered pursuant to this Offer. Because of the very
small size of this Offer and the premium of the purchase price offered over the
market price on the record date, the Board determined that the engagement of an
unaffiliated stockholder representative on behalf of unaffiliated stockholders
was not practical or advisable.
Our Board of Directors also believes that the Offer is procedurally fair to
tendering holders since it is voluntary. As a result, stockholders are entitled
to make individual decisions based on their personal financial situation,
personal risk tolerance or personal view of the Company.
Our Board of Directors concluded that the Offer is also procedurally fair to
unaffiliated non-tendering holders, even though the Offer could result in our
going private without a shareholder vote, because no vote of stockholders
related to this Offer is required under Delaware or Federal law, and, if the
Offer results in the number of our stockholders of record falling below 500, no
stockholder vote on deregistration is required by Delaware or Federal law. In
addition, no stockholder vote is required under Delaware law to approve the
spin-off following deregistration. Moreover, the Board of Directors did not deem
a vote of stockholders necessary given the circumstances of the transaction.
NEITHER WE NOR OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS MAKING ANY SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING WHETHER YOU SHOULD TENDER YOUR SHARES IN THIS OFFER. ACCORDINGLY, YOU
MUST MAKE YOUR OWN DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT YOU WISH TO TENDER YOUR
SHARES.
ENTITLEMENT TO DIVIDENDS
Stockholders who tender their shares in the Offer will still receive dividends
declared by our Board of Directors prior to the close of this Offer (although we
do not anticipate declaring any such dividends). However, if you tender your
shares in connection with this Offer, you will not have any rights to receive
dividends that may be declared after this Offer is completed. If you tender your
shares in connection with this Offer, you will have no right to receive shares
in the spin-off company.
We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock during the
last two fiscal years and do not anticipate that we (or the spin-off company)
will pay any cash dividends to holders of common stock in the foreseeable
future.
POSSIBILITY OF SECOND TRANSACTION TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF STOCKHOLDERS
If this Offer does not result in the Company having fewer than 500 stockholders
of record, the Company, in its discretion, may consummate a second step
transaction in which certain shares of common stock not purchased in this Offer
would be exchanged for cash. The purpose of this second step would be to reduce
the number of our record stockholders below 500 so that we would be eligible to
deregister our common stock with the SEC. Such a second step transaction may
employ a reverse stock split, cash out merger or similar transaction and may be
subject to stockholder approval if it is to be conducted on an involuntary
basis. In the event an involuntary second step transaction takes place,
stockholders may or may not have dissenters' rights with respect to that
transaction.
In addition, we, in our discretion, may explore alternative ways of effecting
the spin-off in the event that we are unable to deregister our common stock with
the SEC.
TERMS OF THE OFFER
GENERAL
We are offering to purchase all shares of our common stock held by stockholders
who own 99 or fewer shares of our common stock as of the close of business on
December 1, 2008, the record date. Properly tendered shares by these odd-lot
stockholders will be purchased at $0.50 per share, which is a $0.35, or 233%,
premium over the last share sales price of our common stock reported on the
OTCBB prior to the record date. We are also offering an additional payment of
$20.00 to each stockholder who accepts this Offer by January 15, 2009.
A proper tender will include delivery of a properly executed Authorization Card
at the address provided on the Authorization Card. Payment for properly tendered
shares will be made as soon as practicable upon the expiration of the Offer.
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You may tender your shares only if you are the owner of record of 99 or fewer
shares of our common stock. You are also eligible to participate in this Offer
if you are the beneficial owner of the 99 or fewer shares held in "street name."
These shares will often be held in a brokerage account maintained by you.
All questions about eligibility of any stockholder to participate in this Offer
will be determined by us in our sole discretion. If you have questions regarding
your eligibility as to this Offer, you may contact Ms. Nino at (818) 909-6030 x
102 (telephone) or (818) 909-6070 (facsimile).
Participation in this Offer is entirely voluntary. You may choose to continue to
hold your shares and retain your rights as a stockholder, including the right to
vote your shares and receive dividends to the extent dividends are declared by
our Board of Directors. However, if you are a holder of 99 or fewer shares and
you elect to accept this Offer, you must tender all of your shares. This Offer
is also subject to the conditions discussed below. Only shares properly tendered
and not properly withdrawn will be purchased.
We estimate that approximately 360 of our 550 stockholders of record plus
approximately 445 beneficial stockholders are eligible to participate in this
Offer. These eligible stockholders own approximately 23,000 issued and
outstanding shares of our common stock. Assuming all of these stockholders elect
to participate in the Offer, and the shares are properly tendered at the Offer
price of $0.50 per share, the total cost to us for purchasing these shares will
be approximately $27,600 (including the $20 additional payment). All purchases
we make pursuant to this Offer will be funded with our cash and other liquid
assets.
Because we are offering to purchase shares only from stockholders owning 99 or
less shares of our common stock, this Offer constitutes an "odd-lot tender
offer" and is being conducted pursuant to Rule 13e-4(h)(5) under the Exchange
Act. Also, because at the completion of this Offer the number of stockholders of
record might be reduced to below 500, this Offer also constitutes a
"going-private transaction" and is being conducted in compliance with Rule 13e-3
under the Exchange Act.
CONDITIONS OF THE OFFER
THIS OFFER IS NOT CONDITIONED ON THE RECEIPT OF TENDERS FOR ANY MINIMUM NUMBER
OF SHARES. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ALTERNATIVE, CONDITIONAL OR CONTINGENT
TENDERS. ALSO, ANY TENDER OF SHARES BY ANY ELIGIBLE STOCKHOLDER MUST BE FOR ALL
OF YOUR SHARES. IF WE FAIL AT ANY TIME TO EXERCISE ANY OF THE FOREGOING RIGHTS,
THAT FAILURE TO EXERCISE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THOSE RIGHTS. If A
CONDITION IS TRIGGERED AND WE DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE OFFER ANYWAY THIS
DECISION WILL BE CONSIDERED A WAIVER OF THE CONDITION. DEPENDING ON THE
MATERIALITY OF THE WAIVED CONDITION AND THE NUMBER OF DAYS REMAINING IN THE
OFFER, WE WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE OFFER AND RECIRCULATE NEW DISCLOSURE TO
SECURITY HOLDERS.
All conditions to the Offer, except those conditions subject to the receipt of
government approvals, must be satisfied or waived at or before expiration of the
Offer. We will not assert any condition to the Offer after the Offer's
expiration.
EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF THE OFFER; AMENDMENT
The expiration date of this Offer is January 15, 2009, unless we elect to extend
the Offer to a later date or terminate it earlier at our discretion. Your Offer
documents must be received by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company no
later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the expiration date, or at any date
thereafter to which the Offer is extended by us.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to extend the period of time
during which the Offer is open and thereby delay acceptance of, and payment for,
the shares tendered. Promptly following the expiration date, we will accept and
pay for, and thereby purchase, shares promptly tendered and not properly
withdrawn. We also reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate the
Offer subject to applicable law.
In addition, subject to compliance with applicable law, we further reserve the
right to amend the Offer in any respect in our sole discretion. Amendments to
the Offer may be made at any time and from time to time effected by public
announcement. In the case of an extension, we intend to make such an
announcement no later than 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the next business day after
the last previously scheduled or announced expiration date. "Business Day" means
any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or United States federal holiday. We
intend to make any public announcement changing or extending the Offer promptly
to stockholders in a manner reasonably designed to inform you of the change.
Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we have no obligation to
publish, advertise or otherwise communicate this public announcement other than
by issuing a press release.
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In the event of a material change in the Offer, including the waiver of a
material condition, we will extend the Offer period, if necessary, so that at
least five business days remain in the Offer following the notice of material
change.
PROCEDURE FOR TENDERING SHARES
RECORD HOLDERS. If you are an eligible stockholder for this Offer, and you wish
to tender those shares for which you are the stockholder of record, you should
complete and sign the Authorization Card according to its instructions as
provided in this package. You should mail the Authorization Card or deliver it,
together with the certificates for your shares, any required signature guarantee
and other required documents, in the enclosed envelope to Continental Stock
Transfer & Trust Company, 17 Battery Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10004 on or
prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, January 15, 2009.
If a stock certificate is registered in the name of a person other than the
person executing the Authorization Card, or payment is to be made to a person
other than the record stockholder, then the certificate must be endorsed on its
reverse side or must be accompanied by an appropriate stock power with the
signature guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution. All certificates
endorsed on the reverse side or stock powers must be signed exactly as the name
of the record stockholder appears on the stock certificate.
If you have lost any or all of your stock certificate(s) evidencing your shares
of common stock of the Company, and you wish to participate in the Offer, you
may do so by signing and returning the Authorization Card, which includes a
Statement/Affidavit For Lost Stock Certificates. By doing so, you will certify
that you are the lawful owner of the shares represented by the certificate(s),
you have made a diligent search to find the certificate(s) and will surrender
them should you at any time find the certificate(s). For more information,
please contact Ms. Nino at (818) 909-6030 x 102. You will not be required to
post a surety bond to secure against a risk that the certificate(s) may be
subsequently re-circulated.
BENEFICIAL HOLDERS. If your shares are registered in the name of a broker,
dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee, you should contact that
institution if you desire to tender your shares. You may also contact Ms. Nino
at (818) 909-6030 x 102 for further information. If your shares are held by a
broker, dealer, bank or other institution, you should consult with them to
determine whether they will impose transaction costs with respect to the tender
of your shares.
METHOD OF DELIVERY. The method of delivery of all documents, including stock
certificates, the Authorization Card and other required documents, is at the
discretion and risk of the tendering stockholder. You should allow adequate time
for the delivery of the documents. If you would like to deliver the documents by
mail, we recommend that you use registered mail and request a return receipt.
BACKUP U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING. To prevent federal income tax backup
withholding equal to 30% of the gross payments made to stockholders for shares
purchased under this Offer, each stockholder who has not otherwise established
an exemption from such withholding must provide the Company with the
stockholder's correct taxpayer identification number. You should provide this
information by completing the Substitute Form W-9 attached to the Authorization
Card. Certain stockholders (including, among others, all corporations and
certain foreign stockholders) are not subject to these backup withholding rules.
Please consult with your own tax advisor regarding your qualification from
exemption from backup withholding and the procedure for obtaining any applicable
exemption.
TERMINATION OF VALIDITY; REJECTION OF SHARES
We reserve the exclusive right to determine all questions as to the validity,
form, eligibility (including time and receipt), and acceptance for payment of
any tender of shares in our sole discretion, and our determination will be final
and binding on all parties. We reserve the absolute right to reject any or all
tenders of any shares that we determine are not in proper form or the acceptance
for payment for which we determine may be unlawful. We also reserve the absolute
right to waive any of the conditions of the Offer with respect to all
stockholders or any defect or irregularity in any tender with respect to any
particular stock or any particular stockholder. Our interpretation of the terms
of the Offer will be final and binding on all parties. No tender of shares will
have been deemed to have been properly made until all the defects or
irregularities have been cured by the tendering stockholder or waived by us.
Unless waived, any defects and irregularities in connection with tenders must be
cured within the time period, if any, we determine in our sole discretion.
Neither the Company, nor any other person, will be under any duty to give
notification of any defects or irregularities in any tender or incur any
liability for failure to give any such notification.
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REPRESENTATIONS OF TENDERING STOCKHOLDERS
A tender of shares by you will be treated as a representation by you that (i)
you are the beneficial owner of 99 or fewer shares as of the record date, (ii)
you are tendering all of the shares beneficially owned by you, and (iii) you
hold a "net long position" in our common stock equal to a number of tendered
shares. You are also deemed to have represented that you own the tendered shares
free and clear of any liens or other encumbrances and that you have the
authority to sell the tendered shares to us. It is a violation of the securities
laws for a person, directly or indirectly, to tender shares for that person's
account unless, at the time of the tender and at the expiration date (including
any extensions), the tendering person (1) has a net long position equal to or
greater than the number of shares tendered and (2) will deliver or cause to be
delivered the shares in accordance with the terms of the Offer. You will also
agree to complete any additional documents that we request in order to complete
the sale of your shares to us. You acknowledge that the Company's acceptance for
payment of the shares tendered under this Offer will constitute a binding
agreement between you and the Company upon the terms and conditions described in
this Offer to Purchase and related documents.
RETURN OF UNPURCHASED SHARES
If any tendered shares are not purchased by us or are properly withdrawn by you,
stock certificates for unpurchased shares will be returned as soon as
practicable after the expiration or termination of the Offer or the proper
withdrawal of the shares, as applicable. In the case of shares tendered by a
book-entry in our DTC account, the shares will be credited to the appropriate
account maintained by the tendering stockholder. In each case, shares will be
returned or credited without expense to the tendering stockholder.
NO DISSENTERS' RIGHTS; NO STOCKHOLDER VOTE
Whether or not you tender your shares, dissenters' rights are not available in
connection with this Offer. This Offer is not subject to a stockholder vote.
WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS
You may withdraw shares you have tendered at any time before the expiration date
or any extension thereof. Shares may also be withdrawn if we have not accepted
the shares for payment within 20 business days following the expiration of the
Offer or any extension thereof. In order to effectively withdraw your tender,
you will need to provide the Company, at the address noted at the end of this
document, with an original written or facsimile (confirmed by telephone) notice
of withdrawal. Your notice of withdrawal must specify the name of the tendering
stockholder, the number of shares to be withdrawn, and the name of the
registered stockholder of the shares withdrawn. If the certificates for the
shares to be withdrawn have been delivered, then you must also include the
serial numbers for the certificates in your notice of withdrawal.
All questions about the form and validity (including the time and receipt) of
any Notice of Withdrawal will be determined by us, in our sole discretion, and
our determination will be final and binding. Neither we nor any one else has any
duty to give notification of any defects or irregularities on any notice of
withdrawal or shall be liable for failure to give any such notification.
You may not rescind any withdrawal. Any shares properly withdrawn will
thereafter be deemed not properly tendered for purposes of this Offer, unless
you properly re-tender the withdrawn shares before the expiration date of this
Offer.
PURCHASE AND PAYMENT
Promptly following the expiration date of this Offer, we will accept your shares
properly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration date, and you will
have entered into a binding agreement regarding the purchase of your shares on
the terms and conditions described in this Offer to Purchase. By signing and
returning the Authorization Card, you will have waived any right to be notified
of our acceptance of your tender. We will pay for the shares purchased by
sending payment to the tendering stockholders. We will not pay interest on the
purchase price to be paid under any circumstances regardless of any delay in
making the payment.
BROKERAGE COMMISSION
If you are a record stockholder and you tender your shares directly to us, you
will not incur any sales commissions or other charges. However, if you hold
shares or tender shares through a broker, bank or other institution, you should
consult with the broker, bank or other institution to determine whether the
transaction costs are applicable to your transaction.
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SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS
We have estimated that the total number of shares that may be sold by eligible
stockholders pursuant to this offer is approximately 23,000. Assuming all the
eligible stockholders elect to participate in the Offer and the shares offered
are purchased at the Offer price of $0.50 per share, plus $20.00 to each
tendering stockholder, the total cost to us would be approximately $27,600. This
amount does not include our expenses associated with this Offer, which are
estimated to be $10,000, as discussed below under "Fees and Expenses."
We anticipate that we will pay for all validly tendered shares, as well as of
the costs and expenses of this Offer, with cash on hand.
FEES AND EXPENSES
We will pay all fees and expenses associated with this Offer. We estimate that
our total expenses associated with this Offer will be $10,000, consisting of the
following:
Transfer Agent Fee and Expenses $ 2,500
Legal Fees $ 2,500
Printing and Mailing costs $ 4,500
SEC Filing and Edgar fees $ 500
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Total Estimated Expenses $ 10,000
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Our directors, officers and employees may solicit tenders pursuant to this Offer
in person, by telephone or through other forms of communication, but these
persons will not receive any additional compensation for the solicitations.
We will not pay any fees or commissions to any broker, dealer, or other person
for soliciting tenders of shares pursuant to this Offer. We will, upon request,
reimburse brokers, dealers, commercial banks and trust companies for reasonable
and customary handling and mailing expenses incurred by them in forwarding
materials related to this Offer to their customers.
We will pay the fee charged by our transfer agent for lost certificates,
provided that the stockholder executes the requisite affidavit and indemnity
instruments.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION
Our common stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "UWKI"
(prior to our reincorporation and reverse split, "UWNK"). The following table
sets forth the high and low bid information for our common stock, as reported by
the OTC Bulletin Board, for each fiscal quarter of 2008, 2007 and 2006 on an
actual and, as applicable, "as adjusted" basis to give effect to our
four-for-one reverse stock split, which was effective as of July 26, 2007. These
quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or
commission and may not represent actual transactions. We consider our common
stock to be thinly-traded and, accordingly, reported sale prices may not be a
true market-based valuation of our common stock.
QUARTER ENDED: HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
(AS ADJUSTED)
September 30, 2008......................... $0.95 $0.42 $0.95 $0.42
July 1, 2008............................... $1.52 $0.95 $1.52 $0.95
April 1, 2008.............................. $1.73 $1.41 $1.73 $1.41
QUARTER ENDED: HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
(AS ADJUSTED)
January 1, 2008............................ $4.05 $1.30 $4.05 $1.30
October 2, 2007............................ $5.02 $0.50 $5.02 $2.00
July 3, 2007............................... $1.75 $1.14 $7.00 $4.56
April 3, 2007.............................. $2.33 $0.97 $9.32 $3.88
QUARTER ENDED: HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
(AS ADJUSTED)
January 3, 2007............................ $2.70 $1.10 $10.00 $4.40
September 30, 2006......................... $1.78 $0.20 $7.11 $0.80
June 30, 2006.............................. $0.30 $0.18 $1.20 $0.72
March 31, 2006............................. $0.37 $0.21 $1.48 $0.84
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On December 1, 2008, the record date for this Offer, the closing sale price for
our common stock was $0.15 per share. The Company has a total of 12,685,247
shares issued and outstanding at the time of this Offer.
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We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock during the
last two fiscal years and do not anticipate that we will pay any cash dividends
to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future, but instead we
currently plan to retain any earnings to finance the growth of our business.
Payment of any cash dividends in the future, however, is within the discretion
of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of
operations and capital and legal requirements, as well as other factors deemed
relevant by our board of directors.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
Set forth below is certain information as of December 1, 2008 concerning each of
our directors and executive officers and certain significant employees. Each of
the individuals listed below as a director shall serve as a director until the
next annual meeting of our stockholders and until their successors have been
elected and qualified, or until their resignation, death or removal.
NAME AGE POSITION OR CAPACITY
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Nolan K. Bushnell...... 66 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
of Directors
Peter F. Wilkniss...... 43 President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary
Brent N. Bushnell...... 30 Chief Technology Officer
Jon P. Boucher......... 31 Vice President, Restaurant Operations and Sales
Elizabeth J. Heller.... 50 Director
Kevin W. McLeod........ 52 Director
Bradley N. Rotter...... 52 Director
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NOLAN K. BUSHNELL has been the Chairman of our Board of Directors, and
Chief Executive Officer since December 4, 2003 following our acquisition of
uWink California. Mr. Bushnell founded uWink California and has acted as its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1999. Mr. Bushnell is best
known as the founder of Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time
Theater. In 1980, Mr. Bushnell founded Catalyst Technologies, an incubator which
spawned more than 20 companies, including Etak, ACTV, Androbot, Axlon, Magnum
Microwave, Irata and ByVideo. Mr. Bushnell holds several patents on some of the
basic technologies for many of the early video games developed and is also the
inventor or co-inventor of numerous patents in various other fields and
industries. Mr. Bushnell received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the
University of Utah, where he is a "Distinguished Fellow", and later attended
Stanford University Graduate School. Mr. Bushnell is also currently a director
of Wave Systems Corp and is chairman of the board of NeoEdge Networks.
PETER F. WILKNISS became our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary on
August 29, 2005 and was named our President and Chief Operating Officer in
February 2008. Mr. Wilkniss has over 14 years experience in operational and
financial leadership in entrepreneurial technology-driven arenas. His areas of
expertise include corporate finance and financial reporting, M&A, business
development and strategic planning. From June 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Wilkniss
was Chief Operating Officer of Juriscape, Inc., an early stage ecommerce
company. From January 2003 to May 2004, Mr. Wilkniss was a private investor and
business consultant. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Wilkniss was Managing Director and
CFO of the Helfant Group, Inc. (now Jefferies Execution Services, Inc.)
subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Wilkniss
was a corporate attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Mr. Wilkniss holds
an MBA from Columbia Business School and a JD from Columbia Law School (with
highest honors). He received his BA from the University of Virginia.
BRENT N. BUSHNELL became employed by us in November 2006 after having
been a consultant to our company from March 2006 to November 2006. Mr. Bushnell
was formally named our Chief Technology Officer in January 2008. Mr. Bushnell
has 12 years of software engineering and systems experience. Mr. Bushnell has
extensive knowledge of web applications authoring, scaling and maintenance. Mr.
Bushnell also has Internet infrastructure and networking experience, as well as
hardware systems design, testing and assembly capabilities. Prior to joining our
company he held the Chief Technology Officer position with Interlincx, an
Internet applications and marketing company from 2004 to 2006. From 2002 to
2004, Mr. Bushnell was founder and Chief Executive Officer of Izolo, a
technology service provider with products ranging from web applications to
web/DNS/email services. Mr. Bushnell has attended University of Colorado,
Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles. Mr. Bushnell is the son of
our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nolan Bushnell.
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JON P. BOUCHER became employed by us as a Vice President in February
2008. Mr. Boucher comes to us with over 10 years of restaurant operations and
franchise experience. Prior to joining our company he held the Vice President of
Operations position with the $35 million (revenue) Landmark Restaurant Group, an
IHOP franchisee, from 2006-2008. With LRG, Mr. Boucher lead a team of two
Regional Directors, one Director of Training, one District Manager, one Director
of Facilities and over 1,000 employees. While at LRG, Mr. Boucher opened 11
restaurants in 17 months while maintaining the highest level of operating status
at all 17 locations. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2006, Mr. Boucher served as the
Vice President of Operations for the $60 million (revenue) Huntington Restaurant
Group, one of 14 Chili's franchisees in the United States and, at one time, the
largest Denny's franchisee in the world. During this period, Mr. Boucher managed
various groups of restaurants from Oregon to Florida and was actively involved
in the management of Huntington's franchising affiliate, which was the
franchisor for a number of concepts, including Central Park Hamburgers and
Gators Dockside Restaurant.
ELIZABETH J. HELLER has been a director since April 2007 and serves on
our Audit Committee, our Compensation Committee, and our Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Heller is the founder of and has served as
CEO of Buzztone, Inc., a marketing company that combines online and offline
word-of-mouth marketing techniques, since 1999. Prior to founding Buzztone, Ms.
Heller served as Executive Vice President of Capitol Records from 1994 to 1999,
where she developed such award winning websites as Hollywoodandvine.com and
Bluenote.com, and oversaw Capitol's soundtrack department, executive producing
several hit records. Ms. Heller has also served as VP of Artist Development for
MCA Records after starting her career at Epic Records. Ms. Heller currently
resides in Los Angeles. She received her B.A. from University of California, Los
Angeles.
KEVIN W. MCLEOD has been a director since March 2004 and serves on our
Audit Committee, our Compensation Committee, and our Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee. Since 1998, Mr. McLeod has been the Managing Director of
Aircool Engineering, Ltd. of Somerset England. Aircool Engineering is one of the
United Kingdom's largest mechanical and electrical contractors. Mr. McLeod is a
native of New Zealand currently residing in London.
BRADLEY N. ROTTER has been a director since November 11, 2005 and
serves as the chair of our Audit Committee, and as a member of our Compensation
Committee and our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. From 1988 to
the present Mr. Rotter has served as Managing Member of the Echelon Group, a
private specialty finance company. From 2003 to 2004 Mr. Rotter was Chief
Executive Officer of MR3 Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MRMR), an SEC reporting company.
From 1985 to 2004, Mr. Rotter served as President of Presage Corporation, a
private investment company. From 1993 to 2003, Mr. Rotter was Chairman of Point
West Capital Corporation (OTCBB: PWCC). From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Rotter served on
the board of directors of Homeseekers.com Inc., at the time an SEC reporting
company and now called Realigent, a private company. Mr. Rotter currently serves
on the boards of directors of Sequella, Inc., AirPatrol Corporation and
Authentisure, all private companies. Mr. Rotter attended the United States
Military Academy at West Point and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Each of the above persons is a citizen of the United States. None of the above
individuals has been convicted in a criminal proceeding during the past five (5)
years (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors). In addition, none
of the above individuals has been a party to any judgment or administrative
proceeding during the past five (5) years that resulted in a judgment, decree or
final order enjoining the individual from future violations of, or prohibiting
activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any
violation of federal or state securities laws.
BOARD COMMITTEES
Our Board of Directors has established three committees: the Audit Committee,
the Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee. Bradley Rotter is the chair of our Audit Committee, with Kevin McLeod
and Elizabeth Heller serving as the additional members. Bradley Rotter, Kevin
McLeod and Elizabeth Heller serve as the members of our Compensation Committee
and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board has adopted written
charters for each of the Board committees.
AUDIT COMMITTEE. Our Audit Committee consists of three directors, each
of whom meet the independence standards set forth in SEC regulations. Pursuant
to the terms of the Audit Committee charter, adopted by our Board on July 20,
2007, our Audit Committee is required to consist of at least three "independent"
directors, as defined by the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC, and
each of whom are able to read and understand fundamental financial statements,
including a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. The primary
duties and responsibilities of the Audit Committee consist of, among other
things:
o overseeing the integrity of our financial statements and
systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting,
and legal compliance;
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o exercising primary responsibility for the appointment,
compensation, and retention of our independent auditor for the
purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing
other audit, review or attest services for us and our
subsidiaries and assistance in oversight of such auditor's
qualifications, independence, and performance;
o assisting the Board in oversight of the performance of our
internal audit function;
o assisting the Board in oversight of our compliance with legal
and regulatory requirements;
o preparing the reports required by the rules of the SEC to be
included in our annual report and proxy statement, for so long
we remain subject to the reporting requirements under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
o establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and
treatment of complaints regarding accounting internal
accounting control, or auditing matters, and the confidential,
anonymous submission by our employees regarding and
questionable accounting or auditing matters.
A copy of the charter of our Audit Committee is available on our
website at www.uwink.com.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. Our Compensation Committee consists of three
directors, each of whom meet the independence standards set forth in SEC
regulations. Pursuant to the Compensation Committee Charter, adopted by our
Board on July 20, 2007, the primary duties and responsibilities of the
Compensation Committee consist of, among other things:
o exercising primary responsibility for the structure, award and
public disclosure of all elements of the compensation paid to
our chief executive and other executive officers;
o establishing the goals and objectives of our executive
compensation program and each element of executive
compensation;
o establishing policies and procedures for the evaluation, award
and public disclosure of executive compensation;
o administering and/or overseeing the administration of our
stock plans and our other material employee benefit plans,
including the granting of stock options, restricted stock and
other equity awards;
o preparing an annual Compensation Committee report for
inclusion in our annual report and meeting proxy statement;
and
o exercising, in its discretion, the powers granted to it in our
bylaws.
A copy of the charter of our Compensation Committee is available on our
website at www.uwink.com.
NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. Our Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee consists of three directors, each of whom meet
the independence standards set forth in SEC regulations. Pursuant to the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter, adopted by our Board on
July 20, 2007, the primary duties and responsibilities of the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee consist of, among other things:
o identifying individuals qualified to become Board members;
o advising the Board on Board committee appointments and
removals;
o recommending nominees for election to the Board at annual
shareholder meetings and when otherwise required;
o developing and recommending to the Board corporate governance
and ethics principles applicable to the company; and
o overseeing the evaluation of the Board and management.
A copy of the charter of our Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee is available on our website at www.uwink.com.
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CODE OF ETHICS. Our board of directors has adopted a code of ethics
applicable to all of our employees, including our chief executive officer, chief
operating officer and our directors. A copy of our Code of Ethics is available
on our website at www.uwink.com. We also filed a copy of our Code of Ethics as
an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
2005, which we filed with the SEC on April 17, 2006.
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF COMMON STOCK
The following table sets forth, as of December 1, 2008, and giving effect to our
four-for-one reverse stock split as of July 26, 2007: (a) the names of each
beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our common stock known to us,
the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each such person, and
the percent of our common stock so owned; and (b) the names of each director and
executive officer, the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned and
the percentage of our common stock so owned, by each such person, and by all
directors and executive officers as a group. Each person has sole voting and
investment power with respect to the shares of our common stock, except as
otherwise indicated.
As of December 1, 2008, we had a total of 12,685,247 shares of common stock
issued and outstanding (after giving effect to our four-for-one reverse stock
split as of July 26, 2007), which is the only issued and outstanding voting
equity security of our company.
As used in this section, the term beneficial ownership with respect to a
security is defined by Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, as consisting of sole or shared voting power (including the power to
vote or direct the vote) and/or sole or shared investment power (including the
power to dispose of or direct the disposition of) with respect of security
through any contract, arrangement, understanding, or relationship or otherwise,
subject to community property laws where applicable.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF
BENEFICIAL OWNER NUMBER OF SHARES PERCENT OF CLASS(1)
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Nolan K. Bushnell(2)(3)........................................ 820,902 6.4%
Peter F. Wilkniss(2)(4)........................................ 297,077 2.3
Kevin W. McLeod(2)(5).......................................... 454,151 3.5
Bradley N. Rotter(2)(6)........................................ 330,666 2.6
Elizabeth J. Heller(2)(7)...................................... 41,666 **
Special Situations Fund III QP, L.P.(8)(9) .................... 2,000,000 14.6
Steven R. Becker(10)(11) ...................................... 348,375 2.7
WSV Management, L.L.C. (10)(11) ............................... 870,938 6.7
SF Capital Partners Ltd. (12)(13) ............................. 1,000,000 7.6
Whitebox Intermarket Partners, L.P. (14)(15) .................. 1,000,000 7.6
All officers and directors as a group (5 persons).............. 1,944,462 15.4%
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Pursuant to Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 of the Exchange Act, beneficial ownership
includes any shares as to which a stockholder has sole or shared voting power or
investment power, and also any shares which the stockholder has the right to
acquire within 60 days, including upon exercise of options or warrants or other
convertible securities.
** Less than one percent
(1) The determination of percentage ownerships is based on a total of 12,685,247
shares of common stock issued and outstanding (after giving effect to our
four-for-one reverse stock split as of July 26, 2007), and does not include
shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and shares of restricted
stock that have been or may be granted under our equity incentive plans or
shares that may be issued upon exercise of outstanding warrants
(2) Address is 16106 Hart Street, Van Nuys, California 91406.
(3) Includes 601,057 shares held by the Bushnell Living Trust, 44,359 shares
held by the Nolan K. Bushnell Insurance Trust, 160,210 shares issuable upon
exercise of warrants held by the Bushnell Living Trust, and 15,276 shares of
restricted stock held by Mr. Bushnell.
(4) Includes 215,913 shares held by Mr. Wilkniss, 65,888 shares issuable upon
exercise of warrants held by Mr. Wilkniss, and 15,276 shares of restricted stock
held by Mr. Wilkniss.
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(5) Includes 283,320 shares held by Mr. McLeod, 122,914 shares issuable upon
exercise of warrants held by Mr. McLeod, 25,000 shares issuable upon exercise of
stock options held by Mr. McLeod, and 22,917 shares of restricted stock held by
Mr. McLeod.
(6) Includes 181,706 shares held by Mr. Rotter, 87,500 shares issuable upon
exercise of warrants held by Mr. Rotter, 25,000 shares issuable upon exercise of
stock options held by Mr. Rotter, and 36,460 shares of restricted stock held by
Mr. Rotter.
(7) Includes 12,500 shares held by Ms. Heller, 6,250 shares issuable upon
exercise of warrants held by Ms. Heller and 22,916 shares of restricted stock
held by Ms. Heller.
(8) Address is 527 Madison Avenue, Suite 2600, New York, New York 10022.
(9) Based upon information regarding uWink, Inc. holdings reported on a Schedule
13G filed with the SEC on December 10, 2007. Includes 1,000,000 shares of common
stock and 1,000,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock. Austin W. Marxe
and David M. Greenhouse share sole voting and investment power over the
1,000,000 shares and 1,000,000 warrants to purchase shares owned by Special
Situations Fund III QP, L.P.
(10) Address is 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1111, Dallas, Texas 75201.
(11) Based upon information regarding uWink, Inc. holdings reported on a
Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on November 16, 2007. As of November 7, 2007
(the "Reporting Date"), WS Opportunity Fund, L.P. ("WSO"), WS Opportunity Fund
(Q.P.), L.P. ("WSOQP"), and WS Opportunity Fund International, Ltd. ("WSO
International" and collectively with WSO and WSOQP, the "WSO Funds") owned in
the aggregate (i) 500,000 Shares and (ii) 500,000 warrants, each exercisable to
purchase one Share as of the Reporting Date (the "Warrants"). WS Ventures
Management, L.P. ("WSVM") is the general partner of WSO and WSOQP and the agent
and attorney-in-fact for WSO International. WSV Management, L.L.C. ("WSV") is
the general partner of WSVM. Reid S. Walker, G. Stacy Smith and Patrick P.
Walker are principals of WSV. As a result, WSVM, WSV, and Messrs. Reid S.
Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith possess shared power to vote and to
direct the disposition of the securities held by the WSO Funds. In addition, as
of the Reporting Date, SRB Greenway Capital, L.P. ("SRBGC"), SRB Greenway
Capital (Q.P.), L.P. ("SRBQP"), and SRB Greenway Offshore Operating Fund, L.P.
("SRB Offshore" and collectively with SRBGC and SRBQP, the "Greenway Funds")
owned in the aggregate (i) 200,000 Shares, and (ii) 200,000 Warrants. SRB
Management, L.P. ("SRB Management") is the general partner of SRBGC and SRBQP
and the general partner and investment manager of SRB Offshore. BC Advisors, LLC
("BCA") is the general partner of SRB Management. Steven R. Becker is the sole
principal of BCA. As a result, Mr. Becker possesses the sole power to vote and
to direct the disposition of the securities held by the Greenway Funds. The
Warrants contain an issuance limitation prohibiting the warrantholder from
exercising those securities to the extent that such exercise would result in
beneficial ownership by the warrantholder and its affiliates and any other
persons whose beneficial ownership of Shares would be aggregated with the
warrantholders for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 of more than 9.999% of the Shares then issued and outstanding (including
for such purpose the Shares issuable upon exercise) (the "9.999% Issuance
Limitation"). The 9.999% Issuance Limitation may be not waived. Thus, as of the
Reporting Date, for the purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, (i) WSVM, WSV, and
Messrs. Reid S. Walker, Patrick P. Walker and G. Stacy Smith are deemed to
beneficially own 870,938 Shares, or approximately 7.2% of the Shares deemed
issued and outstanding as of the Reporting Date, consisting of (a) 500,000
Shares and (b) 370,938 Warrants; and (ii) Mr. Becker is deemed to beneficially
own 348,375 Shares, or approximately 2.9% of the Shares deemed issued and
outstanding as of the Reporting Date, consisting of (a) 200,000 Shares and (b)
148,375 Warrants.
(12) Address is 3600 South Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235.
(13) Based upon information regarding uWink, Inc. holdings reported on a
Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on November 16, 2007. Represents an aggregate of
1,000,000 shares of common stock held directly by SF Capital Partners Ltd.,
consisting of 500,000 shares of common stock and 500,000 warrants to purchase a
share of common stock. Michael A. Roth and Brian J. Stark jointly direct the
management of Stark Offshore Management LLC ("Stark Offshore"), which acts as
the investment manager and has sole power to direct the management of SF
Capital. As Managing Members of Stark Offshore, Michael A. Roth and Brian J.
Stark jointly possess voting and dispositive power over all of the foregoing
shares.
(14) Address is Trident Chambers, P.O. Box 146, Waterfront Drive, Wickhams Cay,
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
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(15) Based upon information regarding uWink, Inc. holdings reported on a
Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 14, 2008. Includes 500,000 shares of
common stock and 500,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock. Whitebox
Advisors, LLC (WA), acting as investment adviser to its clients, is deemed to
beneficially own 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Whitebox
Intermarket Advisors, LLC (WIA), acting as investment adviser to its clients, is
deemed to beneficially own 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company.
Whitebox Intermarket Partners, L.P. (WIP) is deemed to beneficially own
1,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company as a result of its direct
ownership of common stock of the Company. Whitebox Intermarket Fund, L.P.
(WIFLP) is deemed to beneficially own 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the
Company as a result of its indirect ownership of common stock of the Company.
Whitebox Intermarket Fund, Ltd. (WIFLTD) is deemed to beneficially own 1,000,000
shares of Common Stock of the Company as a result of its indirect ownership of
common stock of the Company.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS OF MANAGEMENT
On November 7, 2007, we completed the sale, in a registered equity offering, of
5.2 million units at a purchase price of $2.00 per unit, each unit consisting of
one share of common stock and warrants to purchase one share of common stock at
an exercise price of $2.40, generating net proceeds to us of approximately $9.3
million. Among those participating in our registered offering were, Nolan
Bushnell, our Chief Executive Officer, who purchased 31,750 units for an
aggregate purchase price of $63,500, Peter Wilkniss, our Chief Financial
Officer, who purchased 50,000 units for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000,
Kevin McLeod, a director, who purchased 50,000 units for an aggregate purchase
price of $100,000, Alissa Bushnell, our vice president of public relations and
marketing and the daughter of Nolan Bushnell, who purchased 25,000 units for an
aggregrate purchase price of $50,000 and Dan Lindquist, our vice president of
operations, who purchased 15,000 units for an aggregate purchase price of
$30,000.
Effective as of November 12, 2007, holders representing an aggregate of
$1,497,500 in principal amount of convertible notes (including aggregate accrued
interest of $85,339 and an aggregate conversion incentive of $316,568) elected
to exercise their right to convert such notes triggered by our November 2007
registered offering into the same units offered in such transaction.
Accordingly, we issued an aggregate 949,703 units to these noteholders in full
satisfaction of our obligations under the notes. Among those holders electing to
convert their promissory notes into units were Nolan and Nancy Bushnell, our
Chief Executive Officer and his wife, who converted an aggregate $156,452
(including accrued interest and conversion incentive) into 78,226 units, and
Peter Wilkniss, our Chief Financial Officer, who converted an aggregate $31,776
(including accrued interest and conversion incentive) into 15,888 units.
On June 8, 2007, we sold $960,500 of convertible promissory notes to 16
accredited investors. Among those participating in the transaction were Nolan
Bushnell, our Chief Executive Officer, who invested $125,000 and Dennis Nino,
the brother-in-law of Nolan Bushnell, who invested $125,000. The conversion
rights in these notes were triggered by our November, 2007 registered offering,
and, on November 12, 2007, Mr. Bushnell converted his promissory note to as
described above. Mr. Nino declined to convert his note and accordingly we made
cash repayment to Mr. Nino in full satisfaction of his note.
On April 2, 2007, we sold $857,000 of convertible promissory notes to 19
individual accredited investors. Among those participating in the transaction
were Peter Wilkniss, our Chief Financial Officer, who invested $25,000, and
Dennis Nino, who invested $50,000. The conversion rights in these notes were
triggered by our November, 2007 registered offering, and on November 12, 2007,
Mr. Wilkniss converted his promissory note to as described above. Mr. Nino
declined to convert his note and accordingly we made cash repayment to Mr. Nino
in full satisfaction of his note.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED AND PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following tables set forth certain summary historical consolidated financial
information for the Company for the fiscal years ended January 2, 2007 and
January 1, 2008 and the fiscal nine months ended October 2, 2007 and September
30, 2008. This summary financial information has been derived from, and should
be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements as
of, and for, the years ended January 2, 2007 and January 1, 2008, which are
incorporated herein by reference to our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the
year ended January 1, 2008, and our unaudited consolidated financial information
as of, and for the nine months ended, October 2, 2007 and September 30, 2008,
which is incorporated herein by reference from our quarterly report on Form 10-Q
for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. We do not anticipate that the cost
of this Offer will have a material effect on the summary financial information
presented below.
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NINE MONTHS ENDED FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 2, JANUARY 1, JANUARY 2,
2008 2007 2008 2007
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCE SHEET:
Cash and cash equivalents ........... $ 1,265,526 $ 11,495 $ 7,294,019 $ 55,006
Working capital ..................... $ 108,716 $ (3,840,582) $ 6,275,584 $ (1,303,820)
Current Assets $ 1,504,145 $ 121,466 $ 7,401,493 $ 173,692
Non-current Assets $ 3,755,221 $ 886,890 $ 984,176 $ 929,417
Total Assets ........................ $ 5,259,366 $ 1,008,356 $ 8,385,669 $ 1,103,109
Current Liabilities $ 1,395,429 $ 3,962,047 $ 1,125,909 $ 1,477,512
Non-current Liabilities $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Total Liabilities ................... $ 1,395,429 $ 3,962,047 $ 1,125,909 $ 1,477,512
Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) ... $ 3,863,937 $ (2,953,692) $ 7,259,760 $ (374,403)
Book value per share ................ $ .31 $ (.45) $ .57 $ (.06)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
Revenue ............................. $ 2,078,854 $ 1,970,905 $ 2,545,671 $ 450,149
Gross profit ........................ $ 1,459,111 $ 1,373,728 $ 1,792,645 $ 200,901
Operating expenses .................. $ 6,057,105 $ 5,046,382 $ 6,720,974 $ 3,690,921
Other income (expense) $ 98,271 $ (444,568) $ (418,265) $ (6,871,045)
Net loss from continuing operations.. $ (4,500,523) $ (4,118,023) $ (5,347,396) $(10,361,065)
Net loss ............................ $ (4,500,523) $ (4,118,023) $ (5,347,396) $(10,361,065)
Net loss per common share from
continuing operations - basic and
diluted ........................... $ (.36) $ (.63) $ (.72) $ (2.15)
Net loss per common share - basic and
diluted ........................... $ (.36) $ (.63) $ (.72) $ (2.15)
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges .. * * * *
* Ratio is not meaningful due to net losses incurred during period.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we operated in two reportable
business segments consisting of (1) Restaurant Operations, representing the
operation of our three uWink restaurants, and (2) Technology Licensing,
representing the licensing and sale of our hospitality entertainment and food
ordering software platform and related hardware and services. The accounting
policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
nine months ended September 30, 2008. We evaluate performance based on sales,
gross profit margins and operating profit (loss) before income taxes. During
2007, we operated in only one reportable segment, Restaurant Operations.
Following the spin-off of the Technology Licensing business into a separate
company, uWink, Inc. will operate the Restaurant Operations business through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, uWink California.
The following is unaudited information for each of the Restaurant Operations
business and the Technology Licensing business for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 and reflects the proforma effect of the spin-off of the
Technology Licensing business on the Company's statement of operations for the
nine months ended September 30, 2008. There is no proforma effect of the
spin-off on the fiscal years ended January 2, 2007 and January 1, 2008 because
the Company only operated in the Restaurant Operations business in 2007 and
because the Technology Licensing business was first established in 2008.
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RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS LICENSING
(IN THOUSANDS, SEGMENT SEGMENT OTHER TOTAL
except per share data) --------------------------------------------------
Revenue $ 1,988 $ 91 $ -- $ 2,079
Gross profit 1,370 89 -- 1,459
Salary expense (net of pre-opening) 896 1,540 -- 2,436
Operating expenses (net of pre-opening) 726 834 -- 1,560
Non-recurring restaurant pre-opening 260 -- -- 260
Non-recurring professional fees -- -- 289 289
Employee stock option expense 106 990 -- 1,096
Depreciation and amortization 411 5 -- 416
Other Income -- -- 98 98
Net loss from continuing operations (1,029) (3,280) (191) (4,500)
Net loss (1,029) (3,280) (191) (4,500)
Net loss from continuing operations
per share (basic and diluted) (.08) (.26) (.02) (.36)
Net loss per common share
(basic and diluted) (.08) (.26) (.02) (.36)
Ratio of earnings to
fixed charges * * * *
Identifiable assets 5,103 156 -- 5,259
Capital expenditures 3,088 100 -- 3,188
*Ratio is not meaningful due to net losses incurred during period.
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The following table sets forth the balance sheets of uWink, Inc. and the
Technology Licensing business spin-off company on a proforma basis, assuming the
spin-off had occurred as of September 30, 2008. We expect to seek financing for
the spin-off company in connection with the spin-off, however the proforma
balance sheet for the spin-off company set forth below does not give effect to
any financing received by the spin-off company because the availability, amount
and terms of any such financing have not been determined as of the date of this
document.
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
PROFORMA UWINK, INC. SPIN-OFF COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET:
Cash and cash equivalents.......... $1,265,526 $ 0
Working capital ................... $ 185,056 $ (76,340)
Current Assets..................... $1,452,145 $ 52,000
Non-current Assets................. $3,651,221 $ 104,000
Total Assets ...................... $5,103,366 $ 156,000
Current Liabilities................ $1,267,089 $ 128,340
Non-current Liabilities............ $ -- $ --
Total Liabilities ................. $1,267,089 $ 128,340
Stockholders' Equity .............. $3,836,277 $ 27,660
Book value per share .............. $ 0.30 $ 0.01
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" information to this Offer to
Purchase, which means that we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to another document filed by the Company with the SEC under the
Exchange Act. The information incorporated by reference is deemed to be a part
of this Offer to Purchase, except for any information specifically superseded by
information in this Offer to Purchase. We have filed our annual report on Form
10-KSB for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2008; and quarterly reports on Form
10-Q for the quarters ended April 1, 2008, July 1, 2008 and September 30, 2008,
and applicable portions of these reports are incorporated by reference in this
Offer to Purchase.
WE WILL AMEND THE SCHEDULE 13E-3 AND THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE TO THE EXTENT THAT
WE DETERMINE THAT ANY DOCUMENTS FILED BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(A),
13(C), 14 OR 15(D) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AFTER THE DATE OF THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE
AND PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE OFFER, AS IT MAY BE EXTENDED, MUST BE
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THIS OFFER TO PURCHASE.
No person is authorized to give any information or represent anything not
contained in this Offer to Purchase. The information contained in this Offer to
Purchase, as well as any reported information we file with the SEC, is only
current as of the date of that information. Our business, financial condition,
results of operation and prospects may have changed since that date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. We have also filed a transaction statement on Schedule
13e-3 with the SEC relating to this Offer. You may read and copy this
statement or any other report or information that we file with the SEC at the
SEC's public reference facilities at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.
You may also receive copies of these documents upon payment of the SEC's
prescribed fees by writing to the SEC's public reference section. Please call
the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information. The SEC maintains a website
at WWW.SEC.GOV that contains reports, proxy statements and other information
regarding registrants like us that file electronically with the SEC. You can
inspect the reports, proxy statements and other information on this website.
Questions concerning this Offer or the tender procedures and requests for
assistance may be directed to the Company at the telephone number listed below.
Additional copies of this Offer to Purchase, Authorization Card or other tender
offer materials may be obtained from the Company. You may also contact your
broker, dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning
this Offer.
uWink, Inc.
16106 Hart Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 909-6030 x 102 (telephone)
(818) 909-6070 (facsimile)
Attn: Nancy Nino
The Authorization Card, certificates for shares and any other required documents
should be sent or delivered by the stockholder or the stockholder's broker,
dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee to Continental Stock Transfer &
Trust Company at the address listed below:
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company
17 Battery Place, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10004
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