File No. 024-______________
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2021
PART II - INFORMATION REQUIRED IN OFFERING CIRCULAR
Preliminary Offering Circular dated March 7, 2021
An offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Information contained in this Preliminary Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted before the offering statement filed with the SEC is qualified. This Preliminary Offering Circular shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor may there be any sales of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. We may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular was filed may be obtained.
OFFERING CIRCULAR
Zicix Corporation
500,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
By this Offering Circular, Zicix Corporation, a Nevada corporation, is offering for sale a maximum of 1,000,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Offered Shares”), at a fixed price of $_____[0.002-0.005] per share, pursuant to Tier 1 of Regulation A of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). A minimum purchase of $5,000 of the Offered Shares is required in this offering; any additional purchase must be in an amount of at least $1,000. This offering is being conducted on a best-efforts basis, which means that there is no minimum number of Offered Shares that must be sold by us for this offering to close; thus, we may receive no or minimal proceeds from this offering. All proceeds from this offering will become immediately available to us and may be used as they are accepted. Purchasers of the Offered Shares will not be entitled to a refund and could lose their entire investments. Please see the “Risk Factors” section, beginning on page 4, for a discussion of the risks associated with a purchase of the Offered Shares.
We estimate that this offering will commence on or around April 15, 2022; this offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which is one year from this offering being qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion. (See “Plan of Distribution”).
Title of Securities Offered | Number of Shares | Price to Public | Commissions (1) | Proceeds to Company (2) | ||||||||||||
| Common Stock | 500,000,000 | $ | [0.002-0.005] | $ | 0 | $ | [1,000,000-2,500,000] | |||||||||
| (1) | We may offer the Offered Shares through registered broker-dealers and we may pay finders. However, information as to any such broker-dealer or finder shall be disclosed in an amendment to this Offering Circular. |
| (2) | Does not account for the payment of expenses of this offering estimated at $15,000. See “Plan of Distribution.” |
Our common stock is quoted in the over-the-counter under the symbol “ZICX” in the OTC Pink marketplace of OTC Link. On March 4, 2022, the closing price of our common stock was $0.0035 per share.
Investing in the Offered Shares is speculative and involves substantial risks, including the superior voting rights of our outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, which precludes current and future owners of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, from influencing any corporate decision. The Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. Our Chief Executive and a Director, as the beneficial owner of all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares”).
THE SEC DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF, OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO, ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE SEC. HOWEVER, THE SEC HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
The use of projections or forecasts in this offering is prohibited. No person is permitted to make any oral or written predictions about the benefits you will receive from an investment in Offered Shares.
No sale may be made to you in this offering if you do not satisfy the investor suitability standards described in this Offering Circular under “Plan of Distribution-State Law Exemption” and “Offerings to Qualified Purchasers-Investor Suitability Standards” (page __). Before making any representation that you satisfy the established investor suitability standards, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.
This Offering Circular follows the disclosure format of Form S-1, pursuant to the General Instructions of Part II(a)(1)(ii) of Form 1-A.
The date of this Offering Circular is ______, 2022.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this Offering Circular includes some statements that are not historical and that are considered forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our development plans for our business; our strategies and business outlook; anticipated development of our company; and various other matters (including contingent liabilities and obligations and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations). These forward-looking statements express our expectations, hopes, beliefs and intentions regarding the future. In addition, without limiting the foregoing, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words anticipates, believes, continue, could, estimates, expects, intends, may, might, plans, possible, potential, predicts, projects, seeks, should, will, would and similar expressions and variations, or comparable terminology, or the negatives of any of the foregoing, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments that are difficult to predict. We cannot guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting our company will be as currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, along with others, are also described below in the Risk Factors section. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and should not make an investment decision based solely on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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The following summary highlights material information contained in this Offering Circular. This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before purchasing our common stock. Before making an investment decision, you should read this Offering Circular carefully, including the Risk Factors section and the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms we, us and our refer and relate to Zicix Corporation, a Nevada corporation, including its subsidiaries: SmartCard Inc. and Marketing Digest, Inc.
Our Company
Our company was incorporated in Nevada on February 29, 1979, under the name “Bederra Corporation.” On January 24, 2011, our corporate name changed to ZICIX Corporation.
In September 2018, we completed the acquisition of Marketing Digest, Inc. (“Marketing Digest”) and appointed its management to remain in place and continue daily management of coupon redemptions, using currently configured software and other operational procedures.
In November 2019, we acquired SmartCard Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of our company, which is in the final stage of development of the ZICIX Coupon App. The ZICIX Coupon App is a subscriber-based application allowing users to save money on products and services from member merchants and suppliers instantly with mobile coupons, using their desktops and/or mobile devices, including smart phones. No coupon printing is required. We expect that the ZICIX Coupon App will generate revenues using technology to process and complete transactions with reduced overhead and a minimal cost for handling. (See “Business”).
Offering Summary
| Securities Offered | 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 (the Offered Shares). | |
| Offering Price | $_____[0.002-0.005] per Offered Share. | |
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Shares Outstanding Before This Offering |
688,281,004 shares issued and outstanding as of the date hereof. | |
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Shares Outstanding After This Offering |
1,188,281,004 shares issued and outstanding, assuming the sale of all of the Offered Shares hereunder. | |
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Minimum Number of Shares to Be Sold in This Offering |
None | |
| Disparate Voting Rights | Our outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock possesses superior voting rights, which preclude current and future owners of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, from influencing any corporate decision. The Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. Our Chief Executive Officer and a Director, William A. Petty, as the owner of all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares,” “Description of Securities—Series A Preferred Stock,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”). | |
| Investor Suitability Standards | The Offered Shares may only be purchased by investors residing in a state in which this Offering Circular is duly qualified who have either (a) a minimum annual gross income of $70,000 and a minimum net worth of $70,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings, or (b) a minimum net worth of $250,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings. | |
| Market for our Common Stock | Our common stock is quoted in the over-the-counter market under the symbol “ZICX” in the OTC Pink marketplace of OTC Link. |
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| Termination of this Offering | This offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which is one year from this offering circular being qualified by the SEC and (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion. | |
| Use of Proceeds | We will apply the proceeds of this offering for marketing, acquisitions, general and administrative expenses and working capital. (See “Use of Proceeds”). | |
| Risk Factors | An investment in the Offered Shares involves a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investments. You should carefully consider the information included in the Risk Factors section of this Offering Circular, as well as the other information contained in this Offering Circular, prior to making an investment decision regarding the Offered Shares. | |
| Corporate Information | Our principal executive offices are located at 14439 NW Military Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78231; our telephone number is (210) 913,5093; our corporate website is located at www.ZicixGroup.com. No information found on our company’s website is part of this Offering Circular. |
Continuing Reporting Requirements Under Regulation A
As a Tier 1 issuer under Regulation A, we will be required to file with the SEC a Form 1-Z (Exit Report Under Regulation A) upon the termination of this offering. We will not be required to file any other reports with the SEC following this offering.
However, during the pendency of this offering and following this offering, we intend to file quarterly and annual financial reports and other supplemental reports with OTC Markets, which will be available at www.otcmarkets.com.
All of our future periodic reports, whether filed with OTC Markets or the SEC, will not be required to include the same information as analogous reports required to be filed by companies whose securities are listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ, for example.
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An investment in the Offered Shares involves substantial risks. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in this Offering Circular, before purchasing any of the Offered Shares. The occurrence of any of the following risks might cause you to lose a significant part of your investment. The risks and uncertainties discussed below are not the only ones we face, but do represent those risks and uncertainties that we believe are most significant to our business, operating results, prospects and financial condition. Some statements in this Offering Circular, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements. (See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”).
Risks Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is possible that the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic could cause long-lasting stock market volatility and weakness, as well as long-lasting recessionary effects on the United States and/or global economies. Should the negative economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic result in continuing long-term economic weakness in the United States and/or globally, our ability to expand our business would be severely negatively impacted. It is possible that our company would not be able to sustain during any such long-term economic weakness.
Risks Related to Our Company
We have incurred losses in prior periods, and losses in the future could cause the quoted price of our common stock to decline or have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, our ability to pay our debts as they become due, and on our cash flows. We have incurred losses in prior periods. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred a net loss of $28,120 (unaudited) and, as of that date, we had an accumulated deficit of $1,713,583 (unaudited). For the year ended December 31, 2020, we incurred a net loss of $63,457 (unaudited) and, as of that date, we had an accumulated deficit of $1,703,463 (unaudited). Any losses in the future could cause the quoted price of our common stock to decline or have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, our ability to pay our debts as they become due, and on our cash flows.
There is doubt about our ability to continue as a viable business. We have not earned a profit from our operations during recent financial periods. There is no assurance that we will ever earn a profit from our operations in future financial periods.
We may be unable to obtain sufficient capital to implement our full plan of business. Currently, we do not have sufficient financial resources with which to establish our new business strategies. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain sources of financing, including in this offering, in order to satisfy our working capital needs.
We do not have a successful operating history. For the year ended December 31, 2020, and the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we generated a net loss from operations, which makes an investment in the Offered Shares speculative in nature. Because of this lack of operating success, it is difficult to forecast our future operating results. Additionally, our operations will be subject to risks inherent in the implementation of new business strategies, including, among other factors, efficiently deploying our capital, developing and implementing our marketing campaigns and strategies and developing greater awareness. Our performance and business prospects will suffer if we are unable to overcome the following challenges, among others:
| • | our dependence upon external sources for the financing of our operations, particularly given that there are concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern; | |
| • | our ability to execute our business strategies; | |
| • | our ability to manage our expansion, growth and operating expenses; | |
| • | our ability to finance our business; | |
| • | our ability to compete and succeed in highly a competitive industry; and | |
| • | future geopolitical events and economic crisis. |
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There are risks and uncertainties encountered by under-capitalized companies. As an under-capitalized company, we are unable to offer assurance that we will be able to overcome our lack of capital, among other challenges.
We may not be successful in establishing our Zicix Coupon App business model. We are unable to offer assurance that we will be successful in establishing our Zicix Coupon App business model. Should we fail to do so, you can expect to lose your entire investment in the Offered Shares.
We may never earn a profit in future financial periods. Because we lack a successful operating history, we are unable to offer assurance that we will ever earn a profit in future financial periods.
If we are unable to manage future expansion effectively, our business may be adversely impacted. In the future, we may experience rapid growth in our operations, which could place a significant strain on our company’s infrastructure, in general, and our internal controls and other managerial, operating and financial resources, in particular. If we are unable to manage future expansion effectively, our business would be harmed. There is, of course, no assurance that we will enjoy rapid development in our business.
We currently depend on the efforts of our Chief Executive Officer; the loss of this executive officer could disrupt our operations and adversely affect the further development of our business. Our success in establishing and implementing our business strategies will depend, primarily, on the continued service of our Chief Executive Officer, William A. Petty. The loss of service of Mr. Petty, for any reason, could seriously impair our ability to execute our business plan, which could have a materially adverse effect on our business and future results of operations. We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Petty. (See “Executive Compensation—Employment Agreements”). We have not purchased any key-man life insurance.
If we are unable to recruit and retain key personnel, our business may be harmed. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business may be harmed. Our failure to enable the effective transfer of knowledge and facilitate smooth transitions with regard to our key employees could adversely affect our long-term strategic planning and execution.
Our Zicix Coupon App business strategies are not based on independent market studies. We have not commissioned any independent market studies with respect to the coupon redemption industry. Rather, our plans for implementing our Zicix Coupon App business and achieving profitability are based on the experience, judgment and assumptions of our management. If these assumptions prove to be incorrect, we may not be successful in establishing our business.
Our Board of Directors may change our policies without shareholder approval. Our policies, including any policies with respect to investments, leverage, financing, growth, debt and capitalization, will be determined by our Board of Directors or officers to whom our Board of Directors delegates such authority. Our Board of Directors will also establish the amount of any dividends or other distributions that we may pay to our shareholders. Our Board of Directors or officers to which such decisions are delegated will have the ability to amend or revise these and our other policies at any time without shareholder vote. Accordingly, our shareholders will not be entitled to approve changes in our policies, which policy changes may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Our Business
Our Zicix Coupon App business strategies may not be successful. We will be required to establish our Zicix Coupon App as a viable business, in order to generate revenues. Should we fail in these efforts, our operations will be adversely affected.
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We operate in a highly competitive environment and if we are unable to compete with our competitors, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects could be materially adversely affected. We operate in a highly competitive environment. Our competition includes all other companies that are in the business of providing digital coupons to consumers. A highly competitive environment could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects.
We are dependent on our telephone, Internet and management information systems for the sales and distribution of our products. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to provide prompt, accurate and complete service to our customers on a competitive basis and our ability to purchase and promote products, manage inventory, ship products, manage sales and marketing activities and maintain efficient operations through our telephone and proprietary management information system. A significant disruption in its telephone, Internet or management information systems could harm our relations with our customers and the ability to manage our operations. We can offer no assurance that our back-up systems will be sufficient to prevent an interruption in our operations in the event of disruption in our management information systems, and an extended disruption in the management information systems could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Online security breaches could harm our business. The secure transmission of confidential information over the Internet is essential to maintain consumer confidence in our website. Substantial or ongoing security breaches of our system or other Internet-based systems could significantly harm our business. Any penetration of our network security or other misappropriation of our users’ personal information could subject us to liability. We may be liable for claims based on unauthorized purchases with credit card information, fraud, or misuse of personal information, such as for unauthorized marketing purposes. These claims could result in litigation and financial liability. We rely on licensed encryption and authentication technology to effect secure transmission of confidential information, including credit card numbers. It is possible that advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries or other developments could result in a compromise or breach of the technology we use to protect customer transaction data. We may incur substantial expense to protect against and remedy security breaches and their consequences. A party that is able to circumvent our security systems could steal proprietary information or cause interruptions in our operations. Our insurance policies’ limits may not be adequate to reimburse us for losses caused by security breaches. We cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent security breaches. Any breach resulting in misappropriation of confidential information would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Government regulation and legal uncertainties relating to the Internet and online commerce could negatively impact our business operations. Online commerce is rapidly changing, and federal and state regulation relating to the Internet and online commerce is evolving. The U.S. Congress has enacted Internet laws regarding online privacy, copyrights and taxation. Due to the increasing popularity of the Internet, it is possible that additional laws and regulations may be enacted with respect to the Internet, covering issues such as user privacy, pricing, taxation, content, copyrights, distribution, antitrust and quality of products and services. The adoption or modification of laws or regulations applicable to the Internet could harm our business operations.
Changing technology could adversely affect the operation of our website/application. The Internet, online commerce and online advertising markets are characterized by rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product and service introductions and changing customer preferences. Our future success will depend on our ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and address its customers’ changing preferences. However, we may experience difficulties that delay or prevent us from being able to do so.
Risks Related to Compliance and Regulation
We will not have reporting obligations under Sections 14 or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor will any shareholders have reporting requirements of Regulation 13D or 13G, nor Regulation 14D. So long as our common shares are not registered under the Exchange Act, our directors and executive officers and beneficial holders of 10% or more of our outstanding common shares will not be subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires executive officers and directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of equity securities to file with the SEC initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of common shares and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5, respectively. Such information about our directors, executive officers and beneficial holders will only be available through periodic reports we file with OTC Markets.
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Our common stock is not registered under the Exchange Act and we do not intend to register our common stock under the Exchange Act for the foreseeable future; provided, however, that we will register our common stock under the Exchange Act if we have, after the last day of any fiscal year, more than either (1) 2,000 persons; or (2) 500 shareholders of record who are not accredited investors, in accordance with Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.
Further, as long as our common stock is not registered under the Exchange Act, we will not be subject to Section 14 of the Exchange Act, which, among other things, prohibits companies that have securities registered under the Exchange Act from soliciting proxies or consents from shareholders without furnishing to shareholders and filing with the SEC a proxy statement and form of proxy complying with the proxy rules.
The reporting required by Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act provides information to the public about persons other than the company who is making the tender offer. A tender offer is a broad solicitation by a company or a third party to purchase a substantial percentage of a company’s common stock for a limited period of time. This offer is for a fixed price, usually at a premium over the current market price, and is customarily contingent on shareholders tendering a fixed number of their shares.
In addition, as long as our common stock is not registered under the Exchange Act, our company will not be subject to the reporting requirements of Regulation 13D and Regulation 13G, which require the disclosure of any person who, after acquiring directly or indirectly the beneficial ownership of any equity securities of a class, becomes, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the class.
There may be deficiencies with our internal controls that require improvements. Our company is not required to provide a report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. We are in the process of evaluating whether our internal control procedures are effective and, therefore, there is a greater likelihood of undiscovered errors in our internal controls or reported financial statements as compared to issuers that have conducted such independent evaluations.
Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure
As a non-listed company conducting an exempt offering pursuant to Regulation A, we are not subject to a number of corporate governance requirements, including the requirements for independent board members. As a non-listed company conducting an exempt offering pursuant to Regulation A, we are not subject to a number of corporate governance requirements that an issuer conducting an offering on Form S-1 or listing on a national stock exchange would be. Accordingly, we are not required to have (a) a board of directors of which a majority consists of independent directors under the listing standards of a national stock exchange, (b) an audit committee composed entirely of independent directors and a written audit committee charter meeting a national stock exchange’s requirements, (c) a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors and a written nominating/ corporate governance committee charter meeting a national stock exchange’s requirements, (d) a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors and a written compensation committee charter meeting the requirements of a national stock exchange, and (e) independent audits of our internal controls. Accordingly, you may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of a national stock exchange.
Our holding company structure makes us dependent on our subsidiaries for our cash flow and could serve to subordinate the rights of our shareholders to the rights of creditors of our subsidiaries, in the event of an insolvency or liquidation of any such subsidiary. Our company acts as a holding company and, accordingly, substantially all of our operations are conducted through our subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries will be separate and distinct legal entities. As a result, substantially all of our cash flow will depend upon the earnings of our subsidiaries. In addition, we will depend on the distribution of earnings, loans or other payments by our subsidiaries. No subsidiary will have any obligation to provide our company with funds for our payment obligations. If there is an insolvency, liquidation or other reorganization of any of our subsidiaries, our shareholders will have no right to proceed against their assets. Creditors of those subsidiaries will be entitled to payment in full from the sale or other disposal of the assets of those subsidiaries before our company, as a shareholder, would be entitled to receive any distribution from that sale or disposal.
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Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares
The outstanding shares of our Series A Preferred Stock preclude current and future owners of our common stock from influencing any corporate decision. Our Chief Executive Officer and a Director, William A. Petty, owns 100% of the outstanding shares of our Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. Mr. Petty will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”).
The outstanding shares of our Series A Preferred Stock represent potential significant future dilution in ownership of our common stock, including the Offered Shares. The outstanding shares of our Series A Preferred Stock are convertible into a total of 10 billion shares of our common stock at any time. At such time as these shares of Series A Preferred Stock are converted into shares of common stock, holders of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, will incur significant dilution in their ownership of our company. (See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”).
There is no minimum offering and no person has committed to purchase any of the Offered Shares. We have not established a minimum offering hereunder, which means that we will be able to accept even a nominal amount of proceeds, even if such amount of proceeds is not sufficient to permit us to achieve any of our business objectives. In this regard, there is no assurance that we will sell any of the Offered Shares or that we will sell enough of the Offered Shares necessary to achieve any of our business objectives. Additionally, no person is committed to purchase any of the Offered Shares.
We may seek additional capital that may result in shareholder dilution or that may have rights senior to those of our common stock. From time to time, we may seek to obtain additional capital, either through equity, equity-linked or debt securities. The decision to obtain additional capital will depend on, among other factors, our business plans, operating performance and condition of the capital markets. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of our common stock, which could negatively affect the market price of our common stock or cause our shareholders to experience dilution.
You may never realize any economic benefit from a purchase of Offered Shares. Because the market for our common stock is volatile, there is no assurance that you will ever realize any economic benefit from your purchase of Offered Shares.
We do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain earnings, if any, to provide funds for the implementation of our business strategy. We do not intend to declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, there can be no assurance that holders of our common stock will receive cash, stock or other dividends on their shares of our common stock, until we have funds which our Board of Directors determines can be allocated to dividends.
Our shares of common stock are Penny Stock, which may impair trading liquidity. Disclosure requirements pertaining to penny stocks may reduce the level of trading activity in the market for our common stock and investors may find it difficult to sell their shares. Trades of our common stock will be subject to Rule 15g-9 of the SEC, which rule imposes certain requirements on broker-dealers who sell securities subject to the rule to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. For transactions covered by the rule, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for purchasers of the securities and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction prior to sale. The SEC also has rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in that security is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.
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Our common stock is thinly traded and its market price may become highly volatile. There is currently only a limited market for our common stock. A limited market is characterized by a relatively limited number of shares in the public float, relatively low trading volume and a small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. The market for low priced securities is generally less liquid and more volatile than securities traded on national stock markets. Wide fluctuations in market prices are not uncommon. No assurance can be given that the market for our common stock will continue. The price of our common stock may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors such as the following, some of which are beyond our control:
| • | quarterly variations in our operating results; | |
| • | operating results that vary from the expectations of investors; | |
| • | changes in expectations as to our future financial performance, including financial estimates by investors; | |
| • | reaction to our periodic filings, or presentations by executives at investor and industry conferences; | |
| • | changes in our capital structure; | |
| • | announcements of innovations or new services by us or our competitors; | |
| • | announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; | |
| • | lack of success in the expansion of our business operations; | |
| • | announcements by third parties of significant claims or proceedings against our company or adverse developments in pending proceedings; | |
| • | additions or departures of key personnel; | |
| • | asset impairment; | |
| • | temporary or permanent inability to offer the Zicix Coupon App; and | |
| • | rumors or public speculation about any of the above factors. |
The terms of this offering were determined arbitrarily. The terms of this offering were determined arbitrarily by us. The offering price for the Offered Shares does not necessarily bear any relationship to our company’s assets, book value, earnings or other established criteria of valuation. Accordingly, the offering price of the Offered Shares should not be considered as an indication of any intrinsic value of such securities. (See “Dilution”).
Our common stock is subject to price volatility unrelated to our operations. The market price of our common stock could fluctuate substantially due to a variety of factors, including market perception of our ability to achieve our planned growth, quarterly operating results of other companies in the same industry, trading volume in our common stock, changes in general conditions in the economy and the financial markets or other developments affecting our company’s competitors or our company itself. In addition, the over-the-counter stock market is subject to extreme price and volume fluctuations in general. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market price of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance and could have the same effect on our common stock.
Future sales of our common stock, or the perception in the public markets that these sales may occur, could reduce the market price of our common stock. In general, our officers and directors and major shareholders, as affiliates, under Rule 144 may not sell more than one percent of the total issued and outstanding shares in any 90-day period, and must resell the shares in an unsolicited brokerage transaction at the market price. The availability for sale of substantial amounts of our common stock under Rule 144 or otherwise could reduce prevailing market prices for our common stock.
You will suffer dilution in the net tangible book value of the Offered Shares you purchase in this offering. If you acquire any Offered Shares, you will suffer immediate dilution, due to the lower book value per share of our common stock compared to the purchase price of the Offered Shares in this offering. (See “Dilution”).
As an issuer of penny stock, the protection provided by the federal securities laws relating to forward looking statements does not apply to us. Although federal securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by a public company that files reports under the federal securities laws, this safe harbor is not available to issuers of penny stocks. As a result, we will not have the benefit of this safe harbor protection in the event of any legal action based upon a claim that the material provided by us contained a material misstatement of fact or was misleading in any material respect because of our failure to include any statements necessary to make the statements not misleading. Such an action could hurt our financial condition.
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Ownership Dilution
The information under “Investment Dilution” below does not take into account the potential conversion of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock into a total of 10 billion shares of our common stock. At such time as these shares of Series A Preferred Stock are converted into shares of common stock, holders of our common stock, including the Offered Shares, will incur significant dilution in their ownership of our company. The effect of the conversion rights of the Series A Preferred Stock is that, upon conversion, the then-holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock, as a group, will be issued a number of shares of common stock that can be expected to equal to approximately 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of all of our capital stock, as measured after such conversion. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares,” “Description of Securities—Series A Preferred Stock,” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”).
Investment Dilution
Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of our common stock in this offering represents the difference between the amount per share paid by purchasers of the Offered Shares in this offering and the net tangible book value per share immediately after completion of this offering. In this offering, dilution is attributable primarily to our negative net tangible book value per share.
If you purchase Offered Shares in this offering, your investment will be diluted to the extent of the difference between your purchase price per Offered Share and the net tangible book value of our common stock after this offering. Our net tangible book value as of September 30, 2021, was $(1,713,583) (unaudited), or $(0.0025) per share. Net tangible book value per share is equal to total assets minus the sum of total liabilities and intangible assets divided by the total number of shares outstanding.
The tables below illustrate the dilution to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering, on a pro forma basis, assuming 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of the Offered Shares are sold.
| Assuming the Sale of 100% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.___[0.002-0.005] $ (0.0025) $.___[0.0019-0.0032] $.___[(0.0006-0.0007] $.___[0.0026-0.0043] |
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| Assuming the Sale of 75% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.___[0.002-0.005] $ (0.0025) $.___[0.0016-0.0026] $.___[(0.0009)-0.0001] $.___[0.0029-0.0049] |
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| Assuming the Sale of 50% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.___[0.002-0.005] $ (0.0025) $.___[0.0012-0.0020] $.___[(0.0013)-(0.0005)] $.___[0.0033-0.0055] |
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| Assuming the Sale of 25% of the Offered Shares | |||
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Assumed offering price per share Net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Increase in net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) Dilution in net tangible book value per share to purchasers of Offered Shares in this offering |
$.___[0.005-0.005] $ (0.0025) $.___[0.0007-0.0012] $.___[(0.0018)-(0.0013)] $.___[0.0038-0.0063] |
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The table below sets forth the estimated proceeds we would derive from this offering, assuming the sale of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Offered Shares and assuming the payment of no sales commissions or finder’s fees. There is, of course, no guaranty that we will be successful in selling any of the Offered Shares in this offering.
| Assumed Percentage of Offered Shares Sold in This Offering | ||||||||||||||||
| 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% | |||||||||||||
| Offered Shares sold | 125,000,000 | 250,000,000 | 375,000,000 | 500,000,000 | ||||||||||||
| Gross proceeds | $[250,000-625,000] | $[500,000-1,250,000] | $[750,000-1,875,000] | $[1,000,000-2,500,000] | ||||||||||||
| Offering expenses | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | ||||||||||||
| Net proceeds | $[235,000-610,000] | $[485,000-1,235,000] | $[735,000-1,860,000] | $[985,000-2,485,000] | ||||||||||||
The table below sets forth the manner in which we intend to apply the net proceeds derived by us in this offering, assuming the sale of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Offered Shares. All amounts set forth below are estimates.
Use of Proceeds for Assumed Percentage of Offered Shares Sold in This Offering | ||||||||||||||||
| 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% | |||||||||||||
| Marketing Expenses | $[117,500-305,000] | $[242,500-617,500] | $[367,500-930,000] | $[492,500-1,242,500] | ||||||||||||
| Acquisitions | [70,500-183,000] | [145,500-375,000] | [220,500-558,000] | [295,500-745,500] | ||||||||||||
| General and Administrative | [23,500-61,000] | [48,500-123,500] | [73,500-186,000] | [98,500-248,500] | ||||||||||||
| Working Capital | [23,500-61,000] | [48,500-123,500] | [73,500-186,000] | [98,500-248,500] | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL | $[235,000-610,000] | $[485,000-1,235,000] | $[735,000-1,860,000] | $[985,000-2,485,000] | ||||||||||||
| (1) | We have not entered into any understanding or agreement with respect to any acquisition and there is no assurance that will ever enter into an acquisition transaction. Funds not used for acquisitions will be applied to marketing expenses. |
We reserve the right to change the foregoing use of proceeds, should our management believe it to be in the best interest of our company. The allocations of the proceeds of this offering presented above constitute the current estimates of our management and are based on our current plans, assumptions made with respect to the industry in which we operate, general economic conditions and our future revenue and expenditure estimates.
Investors are cautioned that expenditures may vary substantially from the estimates presented above. Investors must rely on the judgment of our management, who will have broad discretion regarding the application of the proceeds of this offering. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations (if any), business developments and the rate of our growth. We may find it necessary or advisable to use portions of the proceeds of this offering for other purposes.
In the event we do not obtain the entire offering amount hereunder, we may attempt to obtain additional funds through private offerings of our securities or by borrowing funds. Currently, we do not have any committed sources of financing.
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In General
Our company is offering a maximum of 500,000,000 Offered Shares on a best-efforts basis, at a fixed price of $_____[0.002-0.005] per Offered Share; any funds derived from this offering will be immediately available to us for our use. There will be no refunds. This offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which is one year from this offering being qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion.
There is no minimum number of Offered Shares that we are required to sell in this offering. All funds derived by us from this offering will be immediately available for use by us, in accordance with the uses set forth in the Use of Proceeds section of this Offering Circular. No funds will be placed in an escrow account during the offering period and no funds will be returned, once an investor’s subscription agreement has been accepted by us.
We intend to sell the Offered Shares in this offering through the efforts of our Chief Executive Officer, William A. Petty. Mr. Petty will not receive any compensation for offering or selling the Offered Shares. We believe that Mr. Petty is exempt from registration as a broker-dealers under the provisions of Rule 3a4-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). In particular, Mr. Petty:
| • | is not subject to a statutory disqualification, as that term is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities Act; and | |
| • | is not to be compensated in connection with his participation by the payment of commissions or other remuneration based either directly or indirectly on transactions in securities; and | |
| • | is not an associated person of a broker or dealer; and | |
| • | meets the conditions of the following: |
| • | primarily performs, and will perform at the end of this offering, substantial duties for us or on our behalf otherwise than in connection with transactions in securities; and | |
| • | was not a broker or dealer, or an associated person of a broker or dealer, within the preceding 12 months; and | |
| • | did not participate in selling an offering of securities for any issuer more than once every 12 months other than in reliance on paragraphs (a)(4)(i) or (iii) of Rule 3a4-1 under the Exchange Act. |
As of the date of this Offering Circular, we have not entered into any agreements with selling agents for the sale of the Offered Shares. However, we reserve the right to engage FINRA-member broker-dealers. In the event we engage FINRA-member broker-dealers, we expect to pay sales commissions of up to 8.0% of the gross offering proceeds from their sales of the Offered Shares. In connection with our appointment of a selling broker-dealer, we intend to enter into a standard selling agent agreement with the broker-dealer pursuant to which the broker-dealer would act as our non-exclusive sales agent in consideration of our payment of commissions of up to 8.0% on the sale of Offered Shares effected by the broker-dealer.
Procedures for Subscribing
If you are interested in subscribing for Offered Shares in this offering, please submit a request for information by e-mail to Mr. Petty at: wpettyt@aol.com; all relevant information will be delivered to you by return e-mail.
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Thereafter, should you decide to subscribe for Offered Shares, you are required to follow the procedures described therein, which are:
| • | Electronically execute and deliver to us a subscription agreement; and | |
| • | Deliver funds directly by check or by wire or electronic funds transfer via ACH to our specified bank account. |
Right to Reject Subscriptions. After we receive your complete, executed subscription agreement and the funds required under the subscription agreement have been transferred to us, we have the right to review and accept or reject your subscription in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. We will return all monies from rejected subscriptions immediately to you, without interest or deduction.
Acceptance of Subscriptions. Upon our acceptance of a subscription agreement, we will countersign the subscription agreement and issue the Offered Shares subscribed. Once you submit the subscription agreement and it is accepted, you may not revoke or change your subscription or request your subscription funds. All accepted subscription agreements are irrevocable.
This Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors upon their request via electronic PDF format and will be available for viewing and download 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on our company’s page on the SEC’s website: www.sec.gov.
An investor will become a shareholder of our company and the Offered Shares will be issued, as of the date of settlement. Settlement will not occur until an investor’s funds have cleared and we accept the investor as a shareholder.
By executing the subscription agreement and paying the total purchase price for the Offered Shares subscribed, each investor agrees to accept the terms of the subscription agreement and attests that the investor meets certain minimum financial standards. (See State Qualification and Investor Suitability Standards below).
An approved trustee must process and forward to us subscriptions made through IRAs, Keogh plans and 401(k) plans. In the case of investments through IRAs, Keogh plans and 401(k) plans, we will send the confirmation and notice of our acceptance to the trustee.
Minimum Purchase Requirements
You must initially purchase at least $5,000 of the Offered Shares in this offering. If you have satisfied the minimum purchase requirement, any additional purchase must be in an amount of at least $1,000.
State Law Exemption and Offerings to Qualified Purchasers
State Law Exemption. This Offering Circular does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any Offered Shares in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it would be unlawful to do so. An investment in the Offered Shares involves substantial risks and possible loss by investors of their entire investments. (See “Risk Factors”).
The Offered Shares have not been qualified under the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction. Currently, we plan to sell the Offered Shares in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Puerto Rico and New York. However, we may, at a later date, decide to sell Offered Shares in other states. In the case of each state in which we sell the Offered Shares, we will qualify the Offered Shares for sale with the applicable state securities regulatory body or we will sell the Offered Shares pursuant to an exemption from registration found in the applicable state’s securities, or Blue Sky, law.
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Certain of our offerees may be broker-dealers registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act, who may be interested in reselling the Offered Shares to others. Any such broker-dealer will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of the SEC and FINRA relating to underwriters.
Investor Suitability Standards. The Offered Shares may only be purchased by investors residing in a state in which this Offering Circular is duly qualified who have either (a) a minimum annual gross income of $70,000 and a minimum net worth of $70,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings, or (b) a minimum net worth of $250,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings.
Issuance of the Offered Shares
Upon settlement, that is, at such time as an investor’s funds have cleared and we have accepted an investor’s subscription agreement, we will either issue such investor’s purchased Offered Shares in book-entry form or issue a certificate or certificates representing such investor’s purchased Offered Shares.
Transferability of the Offered Shares
The Offered Shares will be generally freely transferable, subject to any restrictions imposed by applicable securities laws or regulations.
Advertising, Sales and Other Promotional Materials
In addition to this Offering Circular, subject to limitations imposed by applicable securities laws, we expect to use additional advertising, sales and other promotional materials in connection with this offering. These materials may include information relating to this offering, articles and publications concerning industries relevant to our business operations or public advertisements and audio-visual materials, in each case only as authorized by us. In addition, the sales material may contain certain quotes from various publications without obtaining the consent of the author or the publication for use of the quoted material in the sales material. Although these materials will not contain information in conflict with the information provided by this Offering Circular and will be prepared with a view to presenting a balanced discussion of risk and reward with respect to the Offered Shares, these materials will not give a complete understanding of our company, this offering or the Offered Shares and are not to be considered part of this Offering Circular. This offering is made only by means of this Offering Circular and prospective investors must read and rely on the information provided in this Offering Circular in connection with their decision to invest in the Offered Shares.
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General
Our authorized capital stock consists of (a) 900,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share; and (b) 150,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per share, 100,000,000 of which have been designated Series A Preferred Stock and 50,000,000 of which have been designated Series B Preferred Stock.
As of the date of this Offering Circular, there were (x) 688,281,004 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, (y) 100,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding held by one (1) holder of record and (z) no shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Common Stock
General. The holders of our common stock currently have (a) equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available therefore, when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors; (b) are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of our company; (c) do not have preemptive, subscriptive or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights applicable thereto; and (d) are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which shareholders may vote. Our Bylaws provide that, at all meetings of the shareholders for the election of directors, a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect. On all other matters, except as otherwise required by Nevada law or our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the shareholders shall be necessary to authorize any corporate action to be taken by vote of the shareholders.
Non-cumulative Voting. Holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, voting for the election of directors, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if they so choose, and, in such event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any of our directors. Our officers and directors beneficially own 55,200,000 shares of our common stock.
In addition, all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock are owned by our Chief Executive Officer and a Director, William Petty. Mr. Petty, thus, controls all corporate matters of our company. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”).
Pre-emptive Rights. As of the date of this Offering Circular, no holder of any shares of our capital stock has pre-emptive or preferential rights to acquire or subscribe for any unissued shares of any class of our capital stock not otherwise disclosed herein.
Series A Preferred Stock
Voting. The Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. (See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”).
Dividends and Distributions. Subject to the rights of the holders of any shares of any series of our preferred stock ranking prior and superior to the Series A Preferred Stock with respect to dividends, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of shares of our common stock and of any other junior stock, shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the purpose, quarterly dividends payable in cash on or about the first day of January, April, July and October in each year. To date, no such dividend has been declared by our Board of Directors.
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Liquidation Preference. Upon any liquidation (voluntary or otherwise), dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, no distribution shall be made to the holders of shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock unless, prior thereto, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have received $1.00 per share, plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions thereon, whether or not declared, to the date of such payment (the “Series A Liquidation Preference”). Following the payment of the full amount of the Series A Liquidation Preference, holders of Series A Preferred Stock and holders of shares of our common stock shall receive their ratable and proportionate share of the remaining assets of our company.
Conversion. At any time after a holding period of one day from the date of issuance, the Series A Preferred Stock may be converted to shares of our common stock at a ratio of one (1) share of Series A Preferred Stock to 100 shares of common stock. (See “Dilution—Ownership Dilution”).
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Series B Preferred Stock
Voting. The Series B Preferred Stock has no voting rights.
Dividends and Distributions. Subject to the rights of the holders of any shares of any series of our preferred stock ranking prior and superior to the Series B Preferred Stock with respect to dividends, the holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the purpose. To date, no such dividend has been declared by our Board of Directors.
Liquidation Preference. Upon any liquidation (voluntary or otherwise), dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, and subject to the Series A Liquidation Preference, no distribution shall be made to the holders of shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series B Preferred Stock unless, prior thereto, the holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall have received $0.001 per share (the “Series B Liquidation Preference”). Following the payment of the full amount of the Series A Liquidation Preference and the Series A Liquidation Preference, holders of Series A Preferred Stock, holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and holders of shares of our common stock shall receive their ratable and proportionate share of the remaining assets of our company.
Conversion. At any time after a holding period of one day from the date of issuance, the Series B Preferred Stock may be converted to shares of our common stock at a ratio of one (1) share of Series B Preferred Stock to four (4) shares of common stock. (See “Dilution—Ownership Dilution”).
Shareholder Meetings
Our bylaws provide that special meetings of shareholders may be called only by our Board of Directors, the chairman of the board, or our president, or as otherwise provided under Nevada law.
Transfer Agent
We have retained the services of Transfer Online, Inc., 512 S.E. Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97214, as the transfer agent for our common stock. Transfer Online’s website is located at: www.transferonline.com. No information found on Transfer Online’s website is part of this Offering Circular.
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History
Our company was incorporated in Nevada on February 29, 1979, under the name “Bederra Corporation.” On January 24, 2011, our corporate name changed to ZICIX Corporation.
In September 2018, we completed the acquisition of Marketing Digest, Inc. (“Marketing Digest”) and appointed its management to remain in place and continue daily management of coupon redemptions, using currently configured software and other operational procedures.
In November 2019, we acquired SmartCard Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of our company, which is in the final stage of development of the ZICIX Coupon App. The ZICIX Coupon App is a subscriber-based application allowing users to save money on products and services from member merchants and suppliers instantly with mobile coupons, using their desktops and/or mobile devices, including smart phones. No coupon printing is required. We expect that the ZICIX Coupon App will generate revenues using technology to process and complete transactions with reduced overhead and a minimal cost for handling.
The Loyalty And Incentive Industry
The loyalty and incentive industry is an estimated $85 billion industry that spends in excess of $7 billion to distribute over 250 billion coupons annually. With over 97% of all promotions being paper based, the industry faces challenges including:
| • | Lack of programs that truly provide incentives for loyal consumer behavior. | |
| • | Low redemption rates for paper coupons averaging 1.5 - 2%. | |
| • | Inability to capture and report timely, accurate marketing data. | |
| • | Limited ability to deliver consumer specific targeted offers and incentives. | |
| • | Coupon fraud that is estimated to cost between $370 million to $1.1 billion annually. | |
| • | Rising physical distribution costs of paper coupons driving Consumer Packaged Goods ("CPG") companies to seek alternate electronic distribution channels. | |
| • | Inefficient, costly and manual-labor intensive settlement processing for redeemed coupons (each coupon is handled an estimated 32 times during the clearing cycle). |
Coupon Industry Facts & Figures
The coupon industry is alive and well:
| • | 79% of the United States population uses coupon, and 69% of the primary shoppers report that they almost always check or clip coupons as part of their shopping behavior (CMS, Carolina Manufacturer’s Services). | |
| • | Over 50% of the Sunday newspapers are purchased for the coupons (CMS). | |
| • | More than 50% of the people who shop on the web prefer to conclude the purchase offline (NPD Group). | |
| • | Online information drives 4 offline transactions for every 1 online transaction (aQuantive). | |
| • | There were 335 billion coupons distributed in 2015 in the USA and 4.5 billion were redeemed (CMS) | |
| • | Online advertisements lift offline retail purchases be 19% (Yahoo/ACNielsen). | |
| • | The Internet will influence nearly half of total retail sales in 2015 (Jupiter Research 2015). |
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| • | 63% of all purchases resulting from online search occur offline (ComScore, 2015). | |
| • | 52% of the customers go online before buying offline (Yahoo/OMD, 2016). | |
| • | Internet Base coupon usage grew 111% in 2015, and another 365% in 2016. Internet coupons still represent less than 1% of the 335 billion coupons printed in 2016 (CMS). | |
| • | 35% of all online searches are local (Kelsey Group). | |
| • | 45% of all local searches have buying intent (Kelsey Group / Bizrate) | |
| • | 80% of all purchases by consumers nationwide are made within 20 miles of where people live and work (Kelsey Group). | |
| • | In 2014 local businesses spent $1 billion on Internet advertising. By 2017 they will spend more than $5 billion for online advertising (Kelsey Group). |
The last digital frontier for coupons is delivering online coupons to the store’s point of sale system, eliminating fraud and securing “brick & mortar” transactions.
Introduction
Our subsidiary, SmartCard Inc., was formed to engage in research and development activities with a focus upon the development of smart card based loyalty technologies with the objective of delivering, redeeming and processing electronic coupons and promotions delivered inside a store.
The company established new initiatives in 2016 to refocus its product offering to address the merchant loyalty market, the electronic coupon market and the inefficiencies in the paper coupon redemption process. Now, we are developing technologies to address:
| • | The expansion of merchant loyalty programs with the objective of providing easy to use, customizable loyalty programs for merchants, | |
| • | Internet coupon offerings from merchants' or manufacturers' with the electronic coupons delivered directly to a POS network targeting the 8.4 billion coupons generated on-line, | |
| • | The automation of the settlement and reporting of redeemed paper coupons enabling the company to target the processing and accumulation of purchase information from the over 5.6 billion paper coupons that are redeemed annually. |
ZICIX Coupon App
SmartCard is in the final stage of development for the ZICIX Coupon App. The ZICIX Coupon App is a subscriber-based application allowing users to save money on products and services from member merchants and suppliers instantly with mobile coupons, using their desktops and/or mobile devices, including smartphones. No coupon printing is required.
The ZICIX Coupon App will generate revenues using technology to process and complete transactions with reduced overhead and a minimal cost for handling.
The ZICIX Coupon App is an all in one e-commerce platform that will allow consumers and businesses around the world to purchase and sell unlimited products and services. Consumers in every city worldwide will be able to instantly access coupons and discounts for local, national and international goods and services. Consumers complete their order online or show the coupon on their mobile device to the cashier at checkout to receive the savings; without the need to print coupons. This will enable Merchant partners to pass on savings to consumers and reduce their costs by eliminating printing and distributing of paper coupons.
The ZICIX Coupon App platform will allow merchants wishing to offer coupons or discounts on products and services to easily upload their complete merchandise description on the ZICIX Coupon App merchant portal. The listing is promptly reviewed for approved by SmartCard and then is made available to consumers on a real time basis. This provides Merchant partners the flexibility to work with ever changing market conditions and respond in real-time.
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The ZICIX Coupons App will enable Merchants with overstock inventory the flexibility to offer greater savings for a limited time or until the available inventory has been depleted. Merchants can cancel a listing instantly. The ZICIX Coupon App works in conjunction with the user’s mobile device/smartphone GPS and will notify users with alerts for coupons while they are in the Merchant’s vicinity. The User’s mobile device/smartphones navigation will detect when a user is near participating Merchant stores or restaurants and send an alert with coupons available for instant savings. This enhanced feature provides savings even when the consumer is unaware of available discounts. This is an automatic feature.
ZICIX Coupon App Merchant partners will not pay listing fees to us.
We will derive revenues from the Zicix Coupon App in two ways:
| • | Businesses can purchase advertising within the ZICIX Coupon App. These Banner Ads and Active Links to the Advertiser’s website/portal and other opportunities will be available to consumers. | |
| • | Sales commissions for products and services sold via the ZICIX Coupon App will be paid to SmartCard upon completion of online purchases. |
We expect to complete development of the ZICIX Coupon App within the next six months. We have not yet generated any revenue from the ZICIX Coupon App. Once fully developed, the ZICIX Coupon App will link both paper and digital coupons to existing payment technologies, producing a seamless transaction for coupon redemption. The platform will include customizable cloud-based data storage, data maintenance, and encrypted security for sellers and processing enterprises. We see our main objective as providing every subscriber with as many discount shopping options as a possible, all organized on one mobile platform. Combined with past investments in coupon and promotion delivery platforms, we have a truly advanced solution for today’s merchant loyalty market, the Internet based coupon distribution market and the manual-labor intensive coupon processing industry.
Intellectual Property
We may rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws in the United States as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our proprietary technology, databases, and our brand.
We have a policy of requiring key employees and consultants to execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of an employment or consulting relationship with us. Our employee agreements also require relevant employees to assign to us all rights to any inventions made or conceived during their employment with us. In addition, we have a policy of requiring individuals and entities with which we discuss potential business relationships to sign non-disclosure agreements. Our agreements with clients include confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
Litigation
We have no current, pending or threatened legal proceedings or administrative actions either by or against us that could have a material effect on our business, financial condition, or operations and any current, past or pending trading suspensions.
Facilities
We lease a small office space which is adequate for our current operations, in exchange for advisory services.
Employees
We have two full-time employees, including our founder and president, William A Petty.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes, beginning on page F-1 of this Offering Circular.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the following discussion, as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those described under Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors. We assume no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements included herein.
COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. The virus and actions taken to mitigate its spread have had and are expected to continue to have a broad adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical areas in which our company operates. To date, we do not believe that COVID-19 has had a material impact on our company’s operations, due to our company’s lack of operating capital during the last 18 months.
Results of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 (“Interim 2021”) and 2020 (“Interim 2020”). During Interim 2021, our business operations generated no revenue. We expect that our operations will begin to produce revenue upon completion of development of the Zicix Coupon App, which is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2022. There is no assurance that such will be the case, however. We expect to incur operating losses for all of 2022. Further, because of our current lack of growth capital and the uncertainty of our obtaining needed capital, we are unable to predict the levels of our future revenues.
During Interim 2021, we incurred operating expenses of $17,611 (unaudited), which were comprised of $137 (unaudited) in bank services charges, $2,033 (unaudited) in internet and website fees, $3,500 (unaudited) in OTC Markets fees, $7,154 (unaudited) in professional fees and $4,787 (unaudited) in transfer agent fees. In addition we had $10,509 (unaudited) in depreciation and amortization expense. Our net loss for Interim 2021 was $(28,120) (unaudited).
During Interim 2020, we incurred operating expenses of $21,897 (unaudited), which were comprised of $166 (unaudited) in bank services charges, $875 (unaudited) in internet and website fees, $5,250 (unaudited) in OTC Markets fees, $10,125 (unaudited) in professional fees and $5,481 (unaudited) in transfer agent fees. In addition we had $16,299 (unaudited) in depreciation and amortization expense. Our net loss for Interim 2020 was $(38,196) (unaudited).
Years Ended December 31, 2020 (“Fiscal 2020”) and 2019 (“Fiscal 2019”). During Interim 2021, our business operations generated no revenue.
During Fiscal 2020, we incurred operating expenses of $41,721 (unaudited), which were comprised of $178 (unaudited) in bank services charges, $1,435 (unaudited) in internet and website fees, $5,250 (unaudited) in OTC Markets fees, $15,000 (unaudited) in app programming expense and $7,308 (unaudited) in transfer agent fees. In addition we had $21,730 (unaudited) in depreciation and amortization expense. Our net loss for Fiscal 2020 was $(63,451) (unaudited).
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During Fiscal 2019, we incurred operating expenses of $21,553 (unaudited), which were comprised of $168 (unaudited) in bank services charges, $1,208 (unaudited) in internet and website fees, $3,350 (unaudited) in OTC Markets fees, $15,000 (unaudited) in professional fees and $1,827 (unaudited) in transfer agent fees. In addition we had $21,730 (unaudited) in depreciation and amortization expense. Our net loss for Fiscal 2019 was $(43,283) (unaudited).
Plan of Operation
We believe that the proceeds of this offering will satisfy our cash requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Completion on The ZICIX Coupon App. Our subsidiary, SmartCard, is in the final stage of development of the ZICIX Coupon App. The ZICIX Coupon App is a subscriber-based application allowing users to save money on products and services from member merchants and suppliers instantly with mobile coupons, using their desktops and/or mobile devices, including smart phones. No coupon printing is required. We expect that the ZICIX Coupon App will generate revenues using technology to process and complete transactions with reduced overhead and a minimal cost for handling.
A portion of the proceeds of this offering will be applied to completing the ZICIX Coupon App and for marketing the completed product. (See “Use of Proceeds”).
The ZICIX Coupon App. The ZICIX Coupon App is an all in one e-commerce platform that will allow consumers and businesses around the world to purchase and sell unlimited products and services. Consumers in every city worldwide will be able to instantly access coupons and discounts for local, national and international goods and services. Consumers complete their order online or show the coupon on their mobile device to the cashier at checkout to receive the savings; without the need to print coupons. This will enable Merchant partners to pass on savings to consumers and reduce their costs by eliminating printing and distributing of paper coupons.
The ZICIX Coupon App platform will allow merchants wishing to offer coupons or discounts on products and services to easily upload their complete merchandise description on the ZICIX Coupon App merchant portal. The listing is promptly reviewed for approved by SmartCard and then is made available to consumers on a real time basis. This provides Merchant partners the flexibility to work with ever changing market conditions and respond in real-time.
The ZICIX Coupons App will enable Merchants with overstock inventory the flexibility to offer greater savings for a limited time or until the available inventory has been depleted. Merchants can cancel a listing instantly. The ZICIX Coupon App works in conjunction with the user’s mobile device/smartphone GPS and will notify users with alerts for coupons while they are in the Merchant’s vicinity. The User’s mobile device/smartphones navigation will detect when a user is near participating Merchant stores or restaurants and send an alert with coupons available for instant savings. This enhanced feature provides savings even when the consumer is unaware of available discounts. This is an automatic feature.
ZICIX Coupon App Merchant partners will not pay listing fees to us.
Revenues will be generated by us in two ways:
| • | Businesses can purchase advertising within the ZICIX Coupon App. These Banner Ads and Active Links to the Advertiser’s website/portal and other opportunities will be available to consumers. | |
| • | Sales commissions for products and services sold via the ZICIX Coupon App will be paid to SmartCard upon completion of online purchases. |
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
September 30, 2021. At September 30, 2021, our company had $67 (unaudited) in cash and had a working capital deficit of $998,043 (unaudited), compared to $77 (unaudited) in cash and a working capital deficit of $1,008,552 (unaudited) at December 31, 2020. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we obtained a total of $17,601 in cash from third parties. We applied obtained funds to operating expenses and for working capital.
Our company’s current cash position of approximately $1,000 is not adequate for our company to maintain its present level of operations through the first half of 2022. We must obtain additional capital from third parties, including in this offering, to implement our full business plans. There is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining such additional capital.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
To date, we have not entered into any significant long-term obligations that require us to make monthly cash payments.
Capital Expenditures
We made no capital expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2020, nor during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. However, should be obtain proceeds in this offering, or otherwise, we expect that we will make capital expenditures during the next twelve months. We are unable to predict the amount or timing of any such expenditures.
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth certain information concerning our company’s executive management.
| Name | Age | Position(s) | |||
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William A. Petty |
71 |
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director |
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| Ramiro Jordan | 67 | President | |||
| Kurt Spenkoch | 50 | Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
Our directors serve until a successor is elected and qualified. Our officers are elected by the Board of Directors to a term of one (1) year and serves until their successor(s) is duly elected and qualified, or until they are removed from office. There exist no family relationships among our officers and directors.
Certain information regarding the backgrounds of each of our officers and directors is set forth below.
William A Petty has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and a Director of our company since January 2016. Mr. Petty’s background includes:
2008 - Present: Franklin Mining, Inc.; CEO and President
2001 - Present: Stockholder
2005 - Present: Franklin Oil & Gas; Director and CEO
2000 - 2004: International Mineral and Mining; Stockholder-Owner
2000 - 2005: Pacifico Mining: Columbia - Director and Stockholder
2001 - 2005: El Indio Ranch; Owner
2000 - Present: Investment Group International; Stockholder and Partner
2001 - Present: Energy Management International; Stockholder and Partner
2001 - Present: Energy Management International; Chairman, Director and Stockholder
2002 - 2004: Global Link Technology: Stockholder
2002 - 2004: Mega Media; Consultant and Stockholder
2001 - 2003: Gkintelegent; Consultant and Stockholder
2000 - 2001: Touch Stone Energy; Consultant and Stockholder
2000 - 2002: Vector Energy; Consultant and Stockholder
1999 - 2000: Screen Media a/k/a Cell Power; Consultant and Stockholder
1997 - 2001: Ness Energy; Consultant and Stockholder
1997 - 2001: Flame Seal Products; Consultant and Stockholder
1995 - 1999: Winner Communication: Stockholder
1997 - Present: Centenary International Trading; Consultant and Stockholder - Argentina
Ramiro Jordan has served as President of our company since June 2021. Dr. Jordan has twenty-five years of experience creating and leading STEM education, R&D and entrepreneurial organizations and activities in Ibero-America and other regions in the world. A leader in international engineering education research, Dr. Jordan possesses proven capabilities in fundraising and creating partnerships, regionally and internationally, among academia, industry, government and multilateral organizations. Dr. Jordan currently serves as Professor, Associate Dean of Engineering for International Programs at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jordan has Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, as well as a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
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Kurt Spenkoch has served as Secretary, Treasurer and a Director of our company since January 2016. Mr. Spenkoch’s background includes:
Franklin Mining, Inc.
Vice-President and Member, Board of Directors 2003 to Present
Investor
Oil & Gas Industry, San Antonio, TX 2003 to Present
Area of focus: Exploration
Investor
Imports, Exports and Distribution, San Antonio, TX 1999 to present
Area of focus: new technology imported from European manufacturers for U. S. distribution and export throughout South America
Conflicts of Interest
At the present time, we do not foresee any direct conflict between our officers and directors, their other business interests and their involvement in our company.
Corporate Governance
We do not have a separate Compensation Committee, Audit Committee or Nominating Committee. These functions are conducted by our Board of Directors acting as a whole.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, our Board of Directors, did not hold a meeting, but took action by unanimous written consent in lieu of a meeting on two occasions.
Independence of Board of Directors
None of our directors is not independent, within the meaning of definitions established by the SEC or any self-regulatory organization. We are not currently subject to any law, rule or regulation requiring that all or any portion of our Board of Directors include independent directors.
Shareholder Communications with Our Board of Directors
Our company welcomes comments and questions from our shareholders. Shareholders should direct all communications to our Chief Executive Officer, David Lovatt, at our executive offices. However, while we appreciate all comments from shareholders, we may not be able to respond individually to all communications. We attempt to address shareholder questions and concerns in our press releases and documents filed with OTC Markets, so that all shareholders have access to information about us at the same time. Mr. Lovatt collects and evaluates all shareholder communications. All communications addressed to our directors and executive officers will be reviewed by those parties, unless the communication is clearly frivolous.
Code of Ethics
As of the date of this Offering Circular, our Board of Directors has not adopted a code of ethics with respect to our directors, officers and employees.
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In General
As of the date of this Offering Circular, there are no annuity, pension or retirement benefits proposed to be paid to officers, directors or employees of our company, pursuant to any presently existing plan provided by, or contributed to, our company.
Compensation Summary
The following table summarizes information concerning the compensation awarded, paid to or earned by, our executive officers.
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Name and Principal Position |
Year |
Salary ($) |
Bonus ($) |
Stock Awards ($) |
Option Awards ($) |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
All Other Compen- sation ($) |
Total ($) |
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William A. Petty Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
2020 2019 |
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Kurt Spenkoch Chief Financial Officer |
2020 2019 |
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Outstanding Option Awards
The following table provides certain information regarding unexercised options to purchase common stock, stock options that have not vested and equity-incentive plan awards outstanding as of the date of this Offering Circular, for each named executive officer.
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | |||||||||
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Name |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) |
Option Exercise Price ($) |
Option Expiration Date |
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) |
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($) |
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| William A. Petty | --- | --- | --- | --- | n/a | --- | n/a | --- | --- | |
| Kurt Spenkoch | --- | --- | --- | --- | n/a | --- | n/a | --- | --- | |
| Ramiro Jordan | --- | --- | --- | --- | n/a | --- | n/a | --- | --- | |
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Employment Agreements
We have entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer, William A. Petty, with a term of five years. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Petty has agreed to devote a substantial portion of his business and professional time and efforts to our business. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Petty shall receive a salary determined by the Board of Directors commensurate with our company’s development. Mr. Petty may be entitled to receive, at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors or a committee thereof, bonuses based on the achievement of our business plan and achievement by him of fixed personal performance objectives. To date, no amounts have been paid to Mr. Petty under his employment agreement.
We have entered into an employment agreement with our Secretary and Treasurer, Kurt Spenkoch, with a term of five years. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Spenkoch has agreed to devote a substantial portion of his business and professional time and efforts to our business. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Spenkoch shall receive a salary determined by the Board of Directors commensurate with our company’s development. Mr. Spenkoch may be entitled to receive, at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors or a committee thereof, bonuses based on the achievement of our business plan and achievement by him of fixed personal performance objectives. To date, no amounts have been paid to Mr. Spenkoch under his employment agreement.
Outstanding Equity Awards
During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, our Board of Directors made no equity awards and no such award is pending.
Long-Term Incentive Plans
We currently have no long-term incentive plans.
Director Compensation
Our directors receive no compensation for their serving as directors of our company.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The table below does not give effect to the following:
Series A Preferred Stock Conversion. The table below does not give effect to the issuance of shares of our common stock upon conversion of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, all of which is owned by our Chief Executive Officer and a Director, William A. Petty. At any time, Mr. Petty has the right to convert the shares of Series A Preferred Stock into a total of 10,000,000,000 shares of our common stock. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares” and “Dilution—Ownership Dilution”).
In light of the caveat stated in the foregoing paragraph, the following table sets forth, as of the date of this Offering Circular, information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock by the following: (a) each person, or group of affiliated persons, known by our company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of any class of our voting securities; (b) each of our directors; (c) each of the named executive officers; and (d) all directors and executive officers as a group. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, based on voting or investment power with respect to the securities. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, shares of common stock underlying convertible instruments, if any, held by that person are deemed to be outstanding if the convertible instrument is exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof.
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Share Ownership Before This Offering |
Share Ownership After This Offering |
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Name of Shareholder |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned |
% Beneficially Owned(1) |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned |
% Beneficially Owned(2) |
Effective Voting Power | |||||
| Common Stock | ||||||||||
| Executive Officers and Directors | ||||||||||
| William A. Petty |
50,000,000 |
7.26% |
50,000,000 |
4.47% |
See Note 3 | |||||
| Ramiro Jordan | 200,000 | * | 200,000 | * | and Note 4 | |||||
| Kurt Spenkoch | 5,000,000 | * | 5,000,000 | * | ||||||
| Officers and directors, as a group (3 persons) | 55,200,000 | 8.02% | 55,200,000 | 4.95% | ||||||
| Series A Preferred Stock(4) | ||||||||||
| William A. Petty | 10,000,000 | 100% | 10,000,000 | 100% | ||||||
| * | Less than 1%. | |
| (1) | Based on 688,281,004 shares outstanding, before this offering. | |
| (2) | Based on 1,118,281,004 shares outstanding, assuming the sale of all 500,000,000 of the Offered Shares, after this offering. | |
| (3) | Our Chief Executive Officer and a Director, William A. Petty, owns all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Mr. Petty will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction (see Note 4). | |
| (4) | The shares of Series A Preferred Stock have the following voting rights: each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. In addition the Series A Preferred Stock has the following conversion rights: at any time, the then-holder(s) of the Series A Preferred Stock, as a group, have the right to convert the Series A Preferred Stock into a total of 10 billion shares of our common stock. (See “Dilution—Ownership Dilution”). |
Series A Preferred Stock
Currently, there are 100,000,000 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, all which are owned by our Chief Executive Officer and a Director, William A. Petty, who, through his ownership thereof, controls all corporate matters of our company.
The Series A Preferred Stock has the following voting rights: each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 100 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders. Mr. Petty, as the owner of 100% of the outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, will, therefore, be able to control the management and affairs of our company, as well as matters requiring the approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and any other significant corporate transaction. (See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to a Purchase of the Offered Shares” and “Description of Securities—Series A Preferred Stock”).
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Employment Agreements
We have entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer, William A. Petty, with a term of five years. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Petty has agreed to devote a substantial portion of his business and professional time and efforts to our business. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Petty shall receive a salary determined by the Board of Directors commensurate with our company’s development. Mr. Petty may be entitled to receive, at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors or a committee thereof, bonuses based on the achievement of our business plan and achievement by him of fixed personal performance objectives. To date, no amounts have been paid to Mr. Petty under his employment agreement.
We have entered into an employment agreement with our Secretary and Treasurer, Kurt Spenkoch, with a term of five years. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Spenkoch has agreed to devote a substantial portion of his business and professional time and efforts to our business. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Spenkoch shall receive a salary determined by the Board of Directors commensurate with our company’s development. Mr. Spenkoch may be entitled to receive, at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors or a committee thereof, bonuses based on the achievement of our business plan and achievement by him of fixed personal performance objectives. To date, no amounts have been paid to Mr. Spenkoch under his employment agreement.
Stock Options
Our shareholders have approved a 2019 Stock Option Plan, as previously adopted by our Board of Directors (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, our officers, directors and/or key employees and/or consultants can receive incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of our Common Stock. To date, no options have been issued under the Plan.
With respect to incentive stock options, the Plan provides that the exercise price of each such option must be at least equal to 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date that such option is granted. The Plan requires that all such options have an expiration date not later than that date which is one day before the tenth anniversary of the date of the grant of such options (or the fifth anniversary of the date of grant in the case of 10% shareholders). However, with certain limited exceptions, in the event that the option holder ceases to be associated with our company, or engages in or is involved with any business similar to ours, such option holder's incentive options immediately terminate.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plan, the aggregate fair market value, determined as of the date(s) of grant, for which incentive stock options are first exercisable by an option holder during any one calendar year cannot exceed $100,000.
Bonus Plan for Executive Officers
Our Board of Directors has established an annual Bonus Plan for Executive Officers (the “Bonus Plan.”) Under the Bonus Plan, a committee of the Board of Directors would set performance targets for key employees who are or may become executive officers. Such executives are eligible for a bonus only if they meet the performance standards set in advance by such committee. Aggregate bonuses may not exceed ten percent of income before taxes and bonuses may not exceed $1 million per employee. To date, no bonus has been paid under the Bonus Plan.
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Management Stock Bonus Plan
Our Board of Directors has established a Management Stock Bonus Plan (the “Management Stock Plan”) that provides that our company shall establish a reserve of shares of our common stock to be awarded to eligible salaried officers and directors. The Management Stock Bonus Plan Committee is to administer the Plan. The Board of Directors must review actions of such Committee. The Management Stock Plan awards restricted stock to key executives. During the restricted period, the owner of the stock may not transfer the stock without first offering our company the opportunity to buy back the stock at its issue price. In the first year of the restriction period, we havae the right to buy back all of the awarded stock. In the second year, we have has the right to buy back 75% of the awarded stock. After two years and until the end of the restriction period, a maximum of three years, we have the right to buy back 50% of the awarded stock. No shares have been issued under the Management Stock Plan.
Indemnification Agreements
We have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors, executive officers and other key employees. The indemnification agreements and our bylaws require us to indemnify our directors to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), may be permitted to directors, executive officers or persons controlling us, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Parties
We have adopted a related-party transactions policy under which our executive officers, directors, nominees for election as a director, beneficial owners of more than 5% of any class of our common stock, and any members of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons are not permitted to enter into a related-party transaction with us without the consent of our audit committee. If the related party is, or is associated with, a member of our audit committee, the transaction must be reviewed and approved by another independent body of our Board of Directors, such as our governance committee. Any request for us to enter into a transaction with a related party in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and such party would have a direct or indirect interest must first be presented to our audit committee for review, consideration and approval. If advance approval of a related-party transaction was not feasible or was not obtained, the related-party transaction must be submitted to the audit committee as soon as reasonably practicable, at which time the audit committee shall consider whether to ratify and continue, amend and ratify, or terminate or rescind such related-party transaction. All of the transactions described above were reviewed and considered by, and were entered into with the approval of, or ratification by, our Board of Directors.
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Certain legal matters with respect to the Offered Shares offered by this Offering Circular will be passed upon by Newlan Law Firm, PLLC, Flower Mound, Texas. Newlan Law Firm, PLLC owns no securities of our company.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed an offering statement on Form 1-A with the SEC under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock offered by this Offering Circular. This Offering Circular, which constitutes a part of the offering statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the offering statement or the exhibits and schedules filed therewith. For further information with respect to us and our common stock, please see the offering statement and the exhibits and schedules filed with the offering statement. Statements contained in this Offering Circular regarding the contents of any contract or any other document that is filed as an exhibit to the offering statement are not necessarily complete, and each such statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the offering statement. The offering statement, including its exhibits and schedules, may be inspected without charge at the public reference room maintained by the SEC, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549, and copies of all or any part of the offering statement may be obtained from such offices upon the payment of the fees prescribed by the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information about the public reference room. The SEC also maintains an Internet website that contains all information regarding companies that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the site is www.sec.gov.
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Zicix Corporation
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
Unaudited
| Balance 9/30/21 | Balance 12/31/20 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 67 | $ | 77 | ||||
| Notes Receivable | 7,760 | 7,760 | ||||||
| Director Advances | 85,000 | 85,000 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 92,827 | 92,837 | ||||||
| Property & Equipment: | ||||||||
| Machinery & Equipment | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||
| Office Equipment | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||||||
| Total Property & Equipment | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
| Less Accumulated Depreciation | (40,174 | ) | (35,455 | ) | ||||
| Total Property & Equipment | 19,826 | 24,545 | ||||||
| Other Assets: | ||||||||
| Coupon Redemption Software | 411,667 | 411,667 | ||||||
| Investments | 568,000 | 568,000 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 979,667 | 979,667 | ||||||
| Less Accumulated Amortization | (94,210 | ) | (88,420 | ) | ||||
| Net Other Assets | 885,457 | 891,247 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 998,110 | $ | 1,008,629 | ||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts Payable | $ | 76,907 | $ | 59,956 | ||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 76,907 | 59,956 | ||||||
| Long Term Debt | ||||||||
| Loans Payable to Third Party | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Loans Payable to Directors | 38,254 | 38,254 | ||||||
| Total Long Term Debt | 38,254 | 38,254 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 115,161 | 98,210 | ||||||
| Net Operating Loss CarryOver | 1,083,006 | 1,083,006 | ||||||
| Shareholder Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding 681,781,004 shares, 900 million shares authorized | 68,828 | 68,178 | ||||||
| Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value, outstanding 100 million shares, 100 million shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Paid In Capital | 1,461,698 | 1,461,698 | ||||||
| Retained Earnings (Loss) | (1,731,583 | ) | (1,703,463 | ) | ||||
| Total Shareholder Equity (Deficit) | (200,057 | ) | (172,587 | ) | ||||
| Total Liabilities & Equity (Deficit) | $ | 998,110 | $ | 1,008,629 | ||||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-1 |
Zicix Corporation
For the Nine Months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
Unaudited
| Nine Months Ended 9/30/21 | Nine Months Ended 9/30/20 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Operation Expense | ||||||||
| Corporate Management | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Bank Service Charges | 137 | 166 | ||||||
| Internet Website Fees | 2,033 | 875 | ||||||
| OTC Markets Fee | 3,500 | 5,250 | ||||||
| Professional Fees | 7,154 | 10,125 | ||||||
| Other | – | – | ||||||
| Transfer Agent Fees | 4,787 | 5,481 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expense | 17,611 | 21,897 | ||||||
| Net Operating Income (Loss) | (17,611 | ) | (21,897 | ) | ||||
| Other Income (Expenses) Operation Expense | ||||||||
| Depreciation | (4,719 | (4,719 | ) | |||||
| Amortization | (5,790 | ) | (11,580 | ) | ||||
| Total Other Expenses | (10,509 | ) | (16,299 | ) | ||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (28,120 | ) | $ | 38,196 | ) | ||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-2 |
Zicix Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
From December 31, 2018 to September 30, 2021
Unaudited
| Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2018 | 551,365,852 | $ | 55,137 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,596,729 | ) | $ | (78,894 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Common | 101,000,000 | 10,100 | – | – | – | – | 10,100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | – | – | – | – | – | (43,283 | ) | (43,283 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2019 | 652,365,852 | $ | 65,237 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,640,012 | ) | $ | (112,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Common | 29,415,152 | 2,941 | – | – | – | – | 2,941 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | – | – | – | – | – | (63,451 | ) | (63,451 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2020 | 681,781,004 | $ | 68,178 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,703,463 | ) | $ | (172,587 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Common | 6,500,000 | 650 | – | – | – | – | 650 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 | – | – | – | – | – | (28,120 | ) | (28,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance September 30, 2021 | 688,281,004 | $ | 68,828 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,731,583 | ) | $ | (200,057 | ) | ||||||||||||||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-3 |
Zicix Corporation
For the Nine Months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
Unaudited
| Nine Months Ended 9/30/21 | Nine Months Ended 9/30/20 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net Profit/Loss | $ | (28,120 | ) | $ | (38,196 | ) | ||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | – | – | ||||||
| Depreciation | 4,719 | 4,719 | ||||||
| Amortization | 5,790 | 11,580 | ||||||
| Options | – | – | ||||||
| Gain on sale of equipment | – | – | ||||||
| Changes in Assets & Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | – | – | ||||||
| Other assets | – | – | ||||||
| Inventory | – | – | ||||||
| Prepaid Expense | – | – | ||||||
| Taconic Media | – | – | ||||||
| Directors | – | – | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (17,611 | ) | (21,897 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 17,601 | 21,897 | ||||||
| Net cash increase (decrease) | (10 | ) | – | |||||
| Cash at the beginning of period | 77 | – | ||||||
| Cash at the end of period | $ | 67 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Interest paid during the year, net of capitalized | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-4 |
ZICIX
Corporation
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The financial statements include the accounts of ZICIX Corporation (the"Company"), which was incorporated in Nevada on February 29, 1979. The company did a name change from Bederra Corporation to ZiCIX Corporation on January 24, 2011. The primary business is the development and launch of a coupon redemption app for customers to download on smartphones and other devices.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include valuation of convertible notes payable and the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets.
Fair value of financial instruments and financial statements
The Company measures financial assets and liabilities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from sales of products and services is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, products have been shipped or services have been delivered to the customer. the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
Stock-based compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based instruments issued to employees in accordance with ASC Topic 718. ASC Topic 718 requires companies to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees and earned. The Company accounts for non-employee share-based awards in accordance with ASC Topic 505-50.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for betterments and renewals are capitalized. The cost of fixed assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts upon retirement or disposal with any resulting gain or loss being recorded in operations.
| F-5 |
ZICIX
Corporation
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with no determinable life are initially assessed for impairment upon purchase, with subsequent assessments required annually. When there is reason to suspect that their values have been diminished or impaired, a write-down is recognized as necessary. Intangible assets with rights that expire over time are amortized over the time period that the rights exist.
Income taxes
Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes using the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this standard, deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the estimated tax effects of future deductible or taxable amounts attributed to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The standard also allows recognition of income tax benefits for loss carry-forwards, credit carry-forwards and certain temporary differences for which tax benefits have not previously been recorded. Valuation allowances are provided for uncertainties associated with deferred tax assets.
The Company adopted "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes". These standards provide detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements. Tax positions must meet a "more- likely-than-not" recognition threshold. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. During the Quarter ended September 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020 no adjustments were recognized for uncertain tax benefits.
Net loss per share
The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260-10, "Earnings per Share." ASC 260-10 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
NOTE 3 - Property Plant & Equipment
| 09/30/21 | 12/31/20 | |||||||
| Machinery & Equipment | $ | 20,000 | $ | 20,000 | ||||
| Office Equipment | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||||||
| Total PPE | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
| Less Accumulated Depreciation | (40,174 | ) | (35,455 | ) | ||||
| Net Property Plant & Equipment | $ | 19,826 | $ | 24,545 | ||||
NOTE 4 - Long term debt (Notes payable)
| 09/30/21 | 12/31/20 | |||||||
| Notes due to directors | $ | 46,590 | $ | 38,254 | ||||
All carry interest rates of 6.25%. All notes are in excess of 1 year in length.
| F-6 |
Zicix Corporation
As of December 31, 2020
Unaudited
| Balance 12/31/20 | Balance 12/31/19 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 77 | $ | – | ||||
| Notes Receivable | 7,760 | 7,760 | ||||||
| Director Advances | 85,000 | 85,000 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 92,837 | 92,760 | ||||||
| Property & Equipment: | ||||||||
| Machinery & Equipment | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||
| Office Equipment | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||||||
| Total Property & Equipment | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
| Less Accumulated Depreciation | (35,455 | ) | (29,165 | ) | ||||
| Total Property & Equipment | 24,545 | 30,835 | ||||||
| Other Assets: | ||||||||
| Coupon Redemption Software | 411,667 | 411,667 | ||||||
| Investments | 568,000 | 568,000 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 979,667 | 979,667 | ||||||
| Less Accumulated Amortization | (88,420 | ) | (80,700 | ) | ||||
| Net Other Assets | 891,2477 | 898,667 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,008,629 | $ | 1,022,262 | ||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts Payable | $ | 59,956 | $ | 23,770 | ||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 59,956 | 23,770 | ||||||
| Long Term Debt | ||||||||
| Loans Payable to Third Party | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Loans Payable to Directors | 38,254 | 38,254 | ||||||
| Total Long Term Debt | 38,254 | 38,254 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 98,210 | 62,024 | ||||||
| Net Operating Loss CarryOver | 1,083,006 | 1,061,945 | ||||||
| Shareholder Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding 681,781,004 shares, 900 million shares authorized | 68,178 | 66,607 | ||||||
| Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value, outstanding 100 million shares, 100 million shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Paid In Capital | 1,461,698 | 1,461,698 | ||||||
| Retained Earnings (Loss) | (1,703,463 | ) | (1,640,012 | ) | ||||
| Total Shareholder Equity (Deficit) | (172,587 | ) | (101,707 | ) | ||||
| Total Liabilities & Equity (Deficit) | $ | 1,008,629 | $ | 1,022,262 | ||||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-7 |
Zicix Corporation
For the Years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
Unaudited
| Year Ended 12/31/20 | Year Ended 12/31/19 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Operation Expense | ||||||||
| Corporate Management | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Bank Service Charges | 178 | 168 | ||||||
| Internet Website Fees | 1,435 | 1,208 | ||||||
| OTC Markets Fee | 5,250 | 3,350 | ||||||
| Professional Fees | – | 15,000 | ||||||
| App Programming Expense | 15,000 | – | ||||||
| Other | – | – | ||||||
| Transfer Agent Fees | 7,308 | 1,827 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expense | 41,721 | 21,553 | ||||||
| Net Operating Income (Loss) | (41,721 | ) | (21,553 | ) | ||||
| Other Income (Expenses) Operation Expense | ||||||||
| Depreciation | (6,290 | ) | (6,290 | ) | ||||
| Amortization | (15,440 | ) | (15,440 | ) | ||||
| Total Other Expenses | (21,730 | ) | (21,730 | ) | ||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (63,451 | ) | $ | (43,283 | ) | ||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-8 |
Zicix Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
From December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2020
Unaudited
| Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2018 | 551,365,852 | $ | 55,137 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,596,729 | ) | $ | (78,894 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Common | 101,000,000 | 10,100 | – | – | – | – | 10,100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | – | – | – | – | – | (43,283 | ) | (43,283 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2019 | 652,365,852 | $ | 65,237 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,640,012 | ) | $ | (112,077 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Common | 29,415,152 | 2,941 | – | – | – | – | 2,941 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | – | – | – | – | – | (63,451 | ) | (63,451 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2020 | 681,781,004 | $ | 68,178 | 100,000,000 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,461,698 | $ | (1,703,463 | ) | $ | (172,587 | ) | ||||||||||||||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-9 |
Zicix Corporation
For the Year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
Unaudited
| Year Ended 12/31/20 | Year Ended 12/31/19 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net Profit/Loss | $ | (63,451 | ) | $ | (43,283 | ) | ||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | – | – | ||||||
| Depreciation | 6,290 | 6,290 | ||||||
| Amortization | 15,440 | 15,440 | ||||||
| Options | – | – | ||||||
| Gain on sale of equipment | – | – | ||||||
| Changes in Assets & Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | 15,000 | (22,500 | ) | |||||
| Taconic Media | – | 7,020 | ||||||
| Other assets | – | – | ||||||
| Inventory | – | – | ||||||
| Prepaid Expense | – | – | ||||||
| Taconic Media | – | – | ||||||
| Directors | – | 450 | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (26,721 | ) | (36,583 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 26,798 | 36,077 | ||||||
| Net cash increase (decrease) | 77 | (506 | ) | |||||
| Cash at the beginning of period | 0 | 506 | ||||||
| Cash at the end of period | $ | 77 | $ | 0 | ||||
| Interest paid during the year, net of capitalized | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||
See the Notes to Financial Statements
| F-10 |
ZICIX Corporation
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The financial statements include the accounts of ZICIX Corporation (the"Company"), which was incorporated in Nevada on February 29, 1979. The company did a name change from Bederra Corporation to ZiCIX Corporation on January 24, 2011. The primary business is the development and launch of a coupon redemption app for customers to download on smartphones and other devices.
NOTE 2- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include valuation of convertible notes payable and the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets.
Fair value of financial instruments and financial statements
The Company measures financial assets and liabilities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from sales of products and services is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, products have been shipped or services have been delivered to the customer, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
Stock-based compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based instruments issued to employees in accordance with ASC Topic 718. ASC Topic 718 requires companies to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees and earned. The Company accounts for non-employee share-based awards in accordance with ASC Topic 505-50.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for betterments and renewals are capitalized. The cost of fixed assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts upon retirement or disposal with any resulting gain or loss being recorded in operations.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with no determinable life are initially assessed for impairment upon purchase, with subsequent assessments required annually. When there is mason to suspect that their values have been diminished or impaired, a write-down is recognized as necessary. Intangible assets with rights that expire over time are amortized over the time period that the rights exist.
| F-11 |
ZICIX Corporation
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
Income taxes
Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes using the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this standard, deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the estimated tax effects of future deductible or taxable amounts attributed to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The standard also allows recognition of income tax benefits for loss carry-forwards, credit carry-forwards and certain temporary differences for which tax benefits have not previously been recorded. Valuation allowances are provided for uncertainties associated with deferred tax assets.
The Company adopted "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income —axes". These standards provide detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements. Tax positions must meet a "more- likely-than-not" recognition threshold. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. During the Quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019 no adjustments were recognized for uncertain tax benefits.
Net loss per share
The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260-10, "Earnings per Share." ASC 260-10 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
NOTE 3 - PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT
| 12/30/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||
| Machinery & Equipment | $ | 20,000 | $ | 20,000 | ||||
| Office Equipment | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||||||
| Total PPE | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
| Less Accumulated Depreciation | (35,455 | ) | (29,165 | ) | ||||
| Net Property Plant & Equipment | $ | 24,545 | $ | 30,835 | ||||
NOTE 4 - LONG TERM DEBT (NOTES PAYABLE)
| 12/30/20 | 12/31/19 | |||||||
| Notes due to directors | $ | 38,254 | $ | 124,712 | ||||
All carry interest rates of 6.25%. All notes are in excess of 1 year in length.
| F-12 |
Index to Exhibits
| Exhibit No.: | Description of Exhibit | Incorporated by Reference to: | |||
2. Charter and Bylaws |
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| 2.1 | Articles of Incorporation | Exhibit 2.1 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 2.2 | Articles of Merger | Exhibit 2.2 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 2.3 | Certificate of Designation | Exhibit 2.3 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 2.4 | Certificate of Amendment | Exhibit 2.4 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 2.5 | Certificate of Designation | Filed herewith | |||
| 2.6 | Certificate of Designation | Filed herewith | |||
| 2.7 | Certificate of Correction | Filed herewith | |||
| 2.8 | Bylaws | Filed herewith | |||
3. Instruments defining the rights of securityholders |
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| 3.2 | Statement of Unanimous Consent of Directors and Majority Shareholders | Exhibit 3.2 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
4. Subscription Agreement |
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| 4.1 | Subscription Agreement | Filed herewith | |||
6. Material Agreements |
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| 6.1 | Incentive Stock Option Plan | Exhibit 6.1 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.2 | Management Stock Bonus Plan | Exhibit 6.2 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.3 | Performance Bonus Plan | Exhibit 6.3 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.4 | Employment Agreement of William A. Petty | Exhibit 6.4 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.5 | Indemnification Agreement of William A. Petty | Exhibit 6.5 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.6 | Employment Agreement of Kurt Spenkoch | Exhibit 6.6 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.7 | Indemnification Agreement of Kurt Spenkoch | Exhibit 6.7 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.8 | Stock Sale and Purchase Agreement | Exhibit 6.8 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| 6.9 | Promissory Note | Exhibit 6.9 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
| III-1 |
| Exhibit No.: | Description of Exhibit | Incorporated by Reference to: | |||
7. Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation, or succession |
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| 7.1 | Plan and Agreement of Merger | Exhibit 7.1 to Form 1-A Offering Statement, File No. 024-11145, filed 1/28/2020 | |||
11. Consents |
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| 11.1 | Consent of Newlan Law Firm, PLLC (see Exhibit 12.1) | Filed herewith | |||
12. Opinion re: Legality |
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| 12.1 | Opinion of Newlan Law Firm, PLLC | Filed herewith | |||
| III-2 |
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of San Antonio, State of Texas, on March 7, 2022.
ZICIX CORPORATION |
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| By: | /s/ William A. Petty | |
| William A. Petty | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
This Offering Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| By: | /s/ William A. Petty |
March 7, 2022 | |
| William A. Petty | |||
| Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) and Director | |||
| By: | /s/ Kurt Spenkoch |
March 7, 2022 | |
| Kurt Spenkoch | |||
| Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
| III-3 |
Exhibit 2.5



Exhibit 2.6
Exhibit 2.7

Exhibit 2.8
BYLAWS
OF
ZICIX CORPORATION
ARTICLE I — OFFICES
1.1 Principal Office. The principal office and place of business of Zicix Corporation (the “Corporation”) shall be at such location as may be determined from time to time by board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”).
1.2 Other Offices. Other offices and places of business either within or without the State of Nevada may be established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors or as the business of the Corporation may require. The street address of the Corporation’s resident agent is the registered office of the Corporation in Nevada.
ARTICLE II — STOCKHOLDERS
2.1 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation shall be held on such date and at such time as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. At the annual meeting, directors shall be elected and any other business may be transacted as may be properly brought before the meeting.
2.2 Special Meetings.
(a) Subject to the rights of the holders of preferred stock, if any, special meetings of the stockholders may be called by the Chairman of the Board, if any, or the Chief Executive Officer, if any, or, if there be no Chairman of the Board and no Chief Executive Officer, by the President, and shall be called by the Secretary upon the written request of at least a majority of the authorized number of directors. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting.
(b) Subject to the rights of the holders of preferred stock, if any, special meetings of the stockholders may be called if the holders of at least 25% of all the votes entitled to be cast on any issue proposed to be considered at the proposed special meeting sign, date and deliver to the Corporation one (1) or more written demands for the meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, a written demand for a special meeting may be revoked by a writing to that effect received by the Corporation prior to the receipt by the Corporation of demands sufficient in number to require the holding of a special meeting.
(c) No business shall be acted upon at a special meeting of stockholders, except as set forth in the notice of the meeting.
2.3 Place of Meetings. Any meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation may be held at the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Nevada or at such other place within or without of the State of Nevada and United States as may be designated in the notice of meeting. A waiver of notice signed by all stockholders entitled to vote may designate any place for the holding of such meeting.
2.4 Notice of Meetings; Waiver of Notice.
(a) The Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, if any, a Vice President, the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary or any other individual designated by the Board of Directors shall sign and deliver or cause to be delivered to the stockholders written notice of any stockholders’ meeting not less than ten (10) days, but not more than sixty (60) days, before the date of such meeting. The notice shall state the place, date and time of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. The notice shall contain or be accompanied by such additional information as may be required by the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”).
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(b) In the case of an annual meeting, subject to Section 2.13 below, any proper business may be presented for action, except that (1) if a proposed plan of merger, conversion or exchange is submitted to a vote, the notice of the meeting must state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider the plan of merger, conversion or exchange and must contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the plan; and (2) if a proposed action creating dissenters’ rights is to be submitted to a vote, the notice of the meeting must state that the stockholders are or may be entitled to assert dissenters’ rights under the applicable NRS sections, and be accompanied by a copy of those sections.
(c) A copy of the notice shall be personally delivered or mailed postage prepaid to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting at the address appearing on the records of the Corporation. Upon mailing, service of the notice is complete, and the time of the notice begins to run from the date upon which the notice is deposited in the mail. If the address of any stockholder does not appear upon the records of the Corporation or is incomplete, it will be sufficient to address any notice to such stockholder at the registered office of the Corporation.
(d) The written certificate of the individual signing a notice of meeting, setting forth the substance of the notice or having a copy thereof attached, the date the notice was mailed or personally delivered to the stockholders and the addresses to which the notice was mailed, shall be prima facie evidence of the manner and fact of giving such notice.
(e) Any stockholder may waive notice of any meeting by a signed writing, either before or after the meeting. Such waiver of notice shall be deemed the equivalent of the giving of such notice.
(f) Attendance in person at any meeting of stockholders shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting.
2.5 Determination of Stockholders of Record.
(a) For the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any distribution or the allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion, or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than sixty (60) days nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting, if applicable.
(b) If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders: (1) entitled to notice of and to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held; and (2) for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting and must fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned to a date more than 60 days later than the date set for the original meeting.
2.6 Quorum; Adjourned Meetings.
(a) Unless the Articles of Incorporation provide for a different proportion, stockholders holding at least a majority of the voting power of the Corporation’s capital stock, represented in person or by proxy (regardless of whether the proxy has authority to vote on all matters), are necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting. If, on any issue, voting by classes or series is required by the laws of the State of Nevada, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, at least a majority of the voting power, represented in person or by proxy (regardless of whether the proxy has authority to vote on all matters), within each such class or series is necessary to constitute a quorum of each such class or series.
(b) If a quorum is not represented, a majority of the voting power represented or the person presiding at the meeting may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum shall be represented. At any such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted as originally called. When a stockholders’ meeting is adjourned to another time or place hereunder, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. However, if a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting must be given to each stockholder of record as of the new record date. The stockholders present at a duly convened meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the departure of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum of the voting power.
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2.7 Voting.
(a) Unless otherwise provided in the NRS, in the Articles of Incorporation or in the resolution providing for the issuance of preferred stock adopted by the Board of Directors pursuant to authority expressly vested in it by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, each stockholder of record, or such stockholder’s duly authorized proxy, shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each share of voting stock standing registered in such stockholder’s name at the close of business on the record date.
(b) Except as otherwise provided herein, all votes with respect to shares standing in the name of an individual at the close of business on the record date (including pledged shares) shall be cast only by that individual or such individual’s duly authorized proxy. With respect to shares held by a representative of the estate of a deceased stockholder, or a guardian, conservator, custodian or trustee, even though the shares do not stand in the name of such holder, votes may be cast by such holder upon proof of such representative capacity. In the case of shares under the control of a receiver, the receiver may cast votes carried by such shares even though the shares do not stand of record in the name of the receiver; provided, that the order of a court of competent jurisdiction which appoints the receiver contains the authority to cast votes carried by such shares. If shares stand of record in the name of a minor, votes may be cast by the duly appointed guardian of the estate of such minor only if such guardian has provided the Corporation with written proof of such appointment.
(c) With respect to shares standing of record in the name of another corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity on the record date, votes may be cast: (1) in the case of a corporation, by such individual as the bylaws of such other corporation prescribe, by such individual as may be appointed by resolution of the Board of Directors of such other corporation or by such individual (including, without limitation, the officer making the authorization) authorized in writing to do so by the Chairman of the Board, if any, president, chief executive officer, if any, or any vice president of such corporation; and (2) in the case of a partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity, by an individual representing such stockholder upon presentation to the Corporation of satisfactory evidence of his authority to do so.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein and except for the Corporation’s shares held in a fiduciary capacity, the Corporation shall not vote, directly or indirectly, shares of its own stock owned by it; and such shares shall not be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares entitled to vote.
(e) Any holder of shares entitled to vote on any matter may cast a portion of the votes in favor of such matter and refrain from casting the remaining votes or cast the same against the proposal, except in the case of elections of directors. If such holder entitled to vote does vote any of such stockholder’s shares affirmatively and fails to specify the number of affirmative votes, it will be conclusively presumed that the holder is casting affirmative votes with respect to all shares held.
(f) With respect to shares standing of record in the name of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees or otherwise and shares held by two or more persons (including proxy holders) having the same fiduciary relationship in respect to the same shares, votes may be cast, as follows:
(1) If only one person votes, the vote of such person binds all.
(2) If more than one person casts votes, the act of the majority so voting binds all.
(3) If more than one person casts votes, but the vote is evenly split on a particular matter, the votes shall be deemed cast proportionately, as split.
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(g) If a quorum is present, unless the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, the NRS or other applicable law provide for a different proportion, action by the stockholders entitled to vote on a matter, other than the election of directors, is approved by and is the act of the stockholders if the number of votes cast in favor of the action exceeds the number of votes cast in opposition to the action, unless voting by classes or series is required for any action of the stockholders by the laws of the State of Nevada, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, in which case the number of votes cast in favor of the action by the voting power of each such class or series must exceed the number of votes cast in opposition to the action by the voting power of each such class or series.
(h) If a quorum is present, directors shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast.
2.8 Proxies. At any meeting of stockholders, any holder of shares entitled to vote may designate, in a manner permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada, another person or persons to act as a proxy or proxies. Every proxy shall continue in full force and effect until its expiration or revocation in a manner permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada.
2.9 Action Without Meeting.
(a) Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, any action required by statute to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
(b) Every written consent shall bear the date of signature of each stockholder who signs the consent, and no written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within sixty (60) days of the earliest dated consent delivered to the Corporation in the manner herein required, written consents signed by a sufficient number of stockholders to take action are delivered to the corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Nevada, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to a Corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
(c) Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing and who, if the action had been taken at a meeting, would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if the record date for such meeting had been the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of stockholders to take action were delivered to the Corporation as provided in the NRS. If the action which is consented to is such as would have required the filing of a certificate under any section of the NRS if such action had been voted on by stockholders at a meeting thereof, then the certificate under such section shall state, in lieu of any statement required by such section concerning any vote of stockholders, that written consent has been given in accordance with the NRS.
2.10 Organization.
(a) Meetings of stockholders shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or, in the absence of the chairman, by the Vice-Chairman of the Board, or in the absence of the Vice-Chairman, the President, or, in the absence of the President, by the chief executive officer, if any, or, in the absence of the foregoing persons, by a chairman designated by the Board of Directors, or, in the absence of such designation by the Board of Directors, by a chairman chosen at the meeting by the stockholders entitled to cast a majority of the votes which all stockholders present in person or by proxy are entitled to cast. The Secretary, or in the absence of the Secretary an Assistant Secretary, shall act as Secretary of the meeting, but in the absence of the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as Secretary of the meeting. The order of business at each such meeting shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting. The chairman of the meeting shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts and things as are necessary or desirable for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation, the establishment of procedures for the maintenance of order and safety, limitation on the time allotted to questions or comments on the affairs of the Corporation, restrictions on entry to such meeting after the time prescribed for the commencement thereof and the opening and closing of the voting polls.
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(b) The chairman of the meeting may appoint one or more inspectors of elections. The inspector or inspectors may (1) ascertain the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; (2) determine the number of shares represented at a meeting and the validity of proxies or ballots; (3) count all votes and ballots; (4) determine any challenges made to any determination made by the inspector(s); and (5) certify the determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting and the count of all votes and ballots.
2.11 Absentees’ Consent to Meetings. Transactions of any meeting of the stockholders are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice if a quorum is represented, either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not represented in person or by proxy (and those who, although present, either object at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting has not been lawfully called or convened or expressly object at the meeting to the consideration of matters not included in the notice which are legally or by the terms of these Bylaws required to be included therein), signs a written waiver of notice and/or consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents, and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records and made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person objects at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called, noticed or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters not properly included in the notice if such objection is expressly made at the time any such matters are presented at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice or consent, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws.
2.12 Director Nominations. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of preferred stock to nominate and elect directors, nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation may be made by the Board of Directors or by a committee appointed by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE III — DIRECTORS
3.1 General Powers; Performance of Duties. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in the NRS or the Articles of Incorporation.
3.2 Number, Tenure, and Qualifications. The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall consist of at least one (1) individual and not more than seven (7) individuals. The number of directors within the foregoing fixed minimum and maximum may be established and changed from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation without amendment to these Bylaws or the Articles of Incorporation. Each director shall hold office until his successor shall be elected or appointed and qualified or until his earlier death, retirement, disqualification, resignation or removal. No reduction of the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of his term of office. No provision of this Section shall be restrictive upon the right of the Board of Directors to fill vacancies or upon the right of the stockholders to remove directors as is hereinafter provided.
3.3 Chairman of the Board. The Board of Directors shall elect a Chairman of the Board from the members of the Board of Directors who shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders at which he shall be present and shall have and may exercise such powers as may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
3.4 Vice-Chairman of the Board. The Board of Directors shall elect a Vice-Chairman of the Board from the members of the Board of Directors who shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders at which he shall be present and the Chairman is not present and shall have and may exercise such powers as may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
3.5 Removal and Resignation of Directors. Subject to any rights of the holders of preferred stock and except as otherwise provided in the NRS, any director may be removed from office with or without cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the voting power of the issued and outstanding stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (voting as a single class) excluding stock entitled to vote only upon the happening of a fact or event unless such fact or event shall have occurred. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Corporation, by majority vote, may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared incompetent by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction or convicted of a felony. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice, unless the notice specifies a later time for effectiveness of such resignation, to the Chairman of the Board, if any, the President or the Secretary, or in the absence of all of them, any other officer.
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3.6 Vacancies; Newly Created Directorships. Subject to any rights of the holders of preferred stock, any vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office, or other cause, and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors, may be filled by a majority vote of the directors then in office or by a sole remaining director, in either case though less than a quorum, and the director(s) so chosen shall hold office for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders at which the term of the class to which he has been elected expires, or until his earlier resignation or removal. No decrease in the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent directors.
3.7 Annual and Regular Meetings. Immediately following the adjournment of, and at the same place as, the annual or any special meeting of the stockholders at which directors are elected, the Board of Directors, including directors newly elected, shall hold its annual meeting without call or notice, other than this provision, to elect officers and to transact such further business as may be necessary or appropriate. The Board of Directors may provide by resolution the place, date, and hour for holding regular meetings between annual meetings.
3.8 Special Meetings. Except as otherwise required by law, and subject to any rights of the holders of preferred stock, special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called only by the Chairman of the Board, if any, or if there be no Chairman of the Board, by the Chief Executive Officer, if any, the President, or the Secretary, and shall be called by the Chairman of the Board, if any, the President, the Chief Executive Officer, if any, or the Secretary upon the request of at least a majority of the authorized number of directors. If the Chairman of the Board, or if there be no Chairman of the Board, each of the President, Chief Executive Officer, if any, and Secretary, refuses or neglects to call such special meeting, a special meeting may be called by a written request signed by at least a majority of the authorized number of directors.
3.9 Place of Meetings. Any regular or special meeting of the directors of the Corporation may be held at such place as the Board of Directors, or in the absence of such designation, as the notice calling such meeting, may designate. A waiver of notice signed by the directors may designate any place for the holding of such meeting.
3.10 Notice of Meetings. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.8 above, there shall be delivered to each director at the address appearing for him on the records of the Corporation, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of such meeting, a copy of a written notice of any meeting (a) by delivery of such notice personally, (b) by mailing such notice postage prepaid, (c) by facsimile, (d) by overnight courier, (e) by telegram, or (f) by electronic transmission or electronic writing, including, but not limited to, email. If mailed to an address inside the United States, the notice shall be deemed delivered two (2) business days following the date the same is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid. If mailed to an address outside the United States, the notice shall be deemed delivered four (4) business days following the date the same is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid. If sent via facsimile, by electronic transmission or electronic writing, including, but not limited to, email, the notice shall be deemed delivered upon sender’s receipt of confirmation of the successful transmission. If sent via overnight courier, the notice shall be deemed delivered the business day following the delivery of such notice to the courier. If the address of any director is incomplete or does not appear upon the records of the Corporation it will be sufficient to address any notice to such director at the registered office of the Corporation. Any director may waive notice of any meeting, and the attendance of a director at a meeting and oral consent entered on the minutes of such meeting shall constitute waiver of notice of the meeting unless such director objects, prior to the transaction of any business, that the meeting was not lawfully called, noticed or convened. Attendance for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of business thereat because the meeting was not properly called or convened shall not constitute presence or a waiver of notice for purposes hereof.
3.11 Quorum; Adjourned Meetings.
(a) A majority of the directors in office, at a meeting duly assembled, is necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(b) At any meeting of the Board of Directors where a quorum is not present, a majority of those present may adjourn, from time to time, until a quorum is present, and no notice of such adjournment shall be required. At any adjourned meeting where a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which could have been transacted at the meeting originally called.
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3.12 Manner of Acting. Except as provided in Section 3.14 below, the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Directors.
3.13 Super-majority Approval. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Bylaws or the Articles of Incorporation, the following actions may be taken by the Corporation only upon the approval of two-thirds of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Directors:
(a) any voluntary dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation;
(b) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation; or
(c) the filing of a voluntary petition of bankruptcy by the Corporation.
3.14 Telephonic Meetings. Members of the Board of Directors or of any committee designated by the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such committee by means of a telephone conference or video or similar method of communication by which all persons participating in such meeting can hear each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 3.14 constitutes presence in person at the meeting.
3.15 Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if, before or after the action, a written consent thereto is signed by all of the members of the Board of Directors or the committee. The written consent may be signed in counterparts, including, without limitation, facsimile counterparts, and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.
3.16 Powers and Duties.
(a) Except as otherwise restricted by the laws of the State of Nevada or the Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors has full control over the business and affairs of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may delegate any of its authority to manage, control or conduct the business of the Corporation to any standing or special committee, or to any officer or agent, and to appoint any persons to be agents of the Corporation with such powers, including the power to subdelegate, and upon such terms as may be deemed fit.
(b) The Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the officer of the Corporation presiding at a meeting of stockholders, in his discretion, may (1) require that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot and/or (2) submit any contract or act for approval or ratification at any annual meeting of the stockholders or any special meeting properly called and noticed for the purpose of considering any such contract or act, provided a quorum is present.
(c) The Board of Directors may, by resolution passed by a majority of the board, designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he, she or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Subject to applicable law and to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, any such committee shall have and may exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. The committees shall keep regular minutes of their proceedings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required.
3.17 Compensation. The Board of Directors, without regard to personal interest, may establish the compensation of directors for services in any capacity. If the Board of Directors establishes the compensation of directors pursuant to this subsection, such compensation is presumed to be fair to the Corporation, unless proven unfair by a preponderance of the evidence.
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3.18 Organization. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or in the absence of the Chairman of the Board by the Vice-Chairman, or in his absence by a chairman chosen at the meeting. The Secretary, or in the absence of the Secretary an Assistant Secretary, shall act as Secretary of the meeting, but in the absence of the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting. The order of business at each such meeting shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting.
ARTICLE IV — OFFICERS
4.1 Election. The Board of Directors, at its annual meeting, shall elect and appoint a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Said officers shall serve until the next succeeding annual meeting of the Board of Directors and until their respective successors are elected and appointed and shall qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. The Board of Directors may from time to time, by resolution, elect or appoint such other officers and agents as it may deem advisable, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the board, and shall have such powers and duties and be paid such compensation as may be directed by the board. Any individual may hold two or more offices.
4.2 Removal; Resignation. Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by the Board of Directors with or without cause. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any such removal or resignation shall be subject to the rights, if any, of the respective parties under any contract between the Corporation and such officer or agent.
4.3 Vacancies. Any vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal or otherwise may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term of such office.
4.4 Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors may elect a chief executive officer who, subject to the supervision and control of the Board of Directors, shall have the ultimate responsibility for the management and control of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as are delegated to him by the Board of Directors, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
4.5 President. The President, subject to the supervision and control of the Board of Directors, shall in general actively supervise and control the business and affairs of the Corporation. The President shall keep the Board of Directors fully informed as the Board of Directors may request and shall consult the Board of Directors concerning the business of the Corporation. The President shall perform such other duties and have such other powers which are delegated and assigned to him by the Board of Directors if any, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
4.6 Vice Presidents. The Board of Directors may elect one or more vice presidents. In the absence or disability of the President, or at the President’s request, the vice president or vice presidents, in order of their rank as fixed by the Board of Directors, and if not ranked, the vice presidents in the order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of such designation, in the order designated by the President, shall perform all of the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on the President. Each vice president shall perform such other duties and have such other powers which are delegated and assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the President, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
4.7 Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors and any committees, and shall keep, or cause to be kept, the minutes of proceeds thereof in books provided for that purpose. He shall keep, or cause to be kept, a register of the stockholders of the Corporation and shall be responsible for the giving of notice of meetings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors and any committees, and shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law. The Secretary shall be custodian of the corporate seal, the records of the Corporation, the stock certificate books, transfer books and stock ledgers, and such other books and papers as the Board of Directors or appropriate committee may direct. The Secretary shall perform all other duties commonly incident to his office and shall perform such other duties which are assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the chief executive officer, if any, the President, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
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4.8 Assistant Secretaries. An Assistant Secretary shall, at the request of the Secretary, or in the absence or disability of the Secretary, perform all the duties of the Secretary. He shall perform such other duties as are assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the chief executive officer, if any, the President, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law.
4.9 Treasurer. The Treasurer, subject to the order of the Board of Directors, shall have the care and custody of, and be responsible for, all of the money, funds, securities, receipts and valuable papers, documents and instruments of the Corporation, and all books and records relating thereto. The Treasurer shall keep, or cause to be kept, full and accurate books of accounts of the Corporation’s transactions, which shall be the property of the Corporation, and shall render financial reports and statements of condition of the Corporation when so requested by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, if any, the chief executive officer, if any, or the President. The Treasurer shall perform all other duties commonly incident to his office and such other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the chief executive officer, if any, the President, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law. The Treasurer shall, if required by the Board of Directors, give bond to the Corporation in such sum and with such security as shall be approved by the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of all the duties of the Treasurer and for restoration to the Corporation, in the event of the Treasurer’s death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, records, papers, vouchers, money and other property in the Treasurer’s custody or control and belonging to the Corporation. The expense of such bond shall be borne by the Corporation. If a chief financial officer has not been appointed, the Treasurer may be deemed the chief financial officer of the Corporation.
4.10 Assistant Treasurer. An Assistant Treasurer shall, at the request of the Treasurer, or in the absence or disability of the Treasurer, perform all the duties of the Treasurer. He shall perform such other duties which are assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the chief executive officer, the President, the Treasurer, these Bylaws or as may be provided by law. The Board of Directors may require an Assistant Treasurer to give a bond to the Corporation, at the Corporation’s expense, in such sum and with such security as it may approve, for the faithful performance of his duties, and for restoration to the Corporation, in the event of the Assistant Treasurer’s death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, records, papers, vouchers, money and other property in the Assistant Treasurer’s custody or control and belonging to the Corporation.
4.11 Execution of Negotiable Instruments, Deeds and Contracts. All checks, drafts, notes, bonds, bills of exchange, and orders for the payment of money of the Corporation; all deeds, mortgages, proxies, powers of attorney and other written contracts, documents, instruments and agreements to which the Corporation shall be a party; and all assignments or endorsements of stock certificates, registered bonds or other securities owned by the Corporation shall be signed in the name of the Corporation by such officers or other persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate. The Board of Directors may authorize the use of the facsimile signatures of any such persons. Any officer of the Corporation shall be authorized to attend, act and vote, or designate another officer or an agent of the Corporation to attend, act and vote, at any meeting of the owners of any entity in which the Corporation may own an interest or to take action by written consent in lieu thereof. Such officer or agent, at any such meeting or by such written action, shall possess and may exercise on behalf of the Corporation any and all rights and powers incident to the ownership of such interest.
ARTICLE V — CAPITAL STOCK
5.1 Issuance. Shares of the Corporation’s authorized stock shall, subject to any provisions or limitations of the laws of the State of Nevada, the Articles of Incorporation or any contracts or agreements to which the Corporation may be a party, be issued in such manner, at such times, upon such conditions and for such consideration as shall be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
5.2 Stock Certificates. Every holder of stock in the Corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by or in the name of the Corporation by the President, the chief executive officer, if any, or a vice president, and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, of the Corporation (or any other two officers or agents so authorized by the Board of Directors), certifying the number of shares of stock owned by him, her or it in the Corporation.
Each certificate representing shares shall state the following upon the face thereof: the name of the state of the Corporation’s organization; the name of the person to whom issued; the number and class of shares and the designation of the series, if any, which such certificate represents; the par value of each share, if any, represented by such certificate or a statement that the shares are without par value. Certificates of stock shall be in such form consistent with law as shall be prescribed by the Board of Directors. No certificate shall be issued until the shares represented thereby are fully paid.
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5.3 Surrendered; Lost or Destroyed Certificates. All certificates surrendered to the Corporation, except those representing shares of treasury stock, shall be canceled and no new certificate shall be issued until the former certificate for a like number of shares shall have been canceled, except that in case of a lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated certificate, a new one may be issued therefor. However, any stockholder applying for the issuance of a stock certificate in lieu of one alleged to have been lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated shall, prior to the issuance of a replacement, provide the Corporation with his, her or its affidavit of the facts surrounding the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation and, if required by the Board of Directors, an indemnity bond in an amount not less than twice the current market value of the stock, and upon such terms as the Treasurer or the Board of Directors shall require which shall indemnify the Corporation against any loss, damage, cost or inconvenience arising as a consequence of the issuance of a replacement certificate.
5.4 Replacement Certificate. When the Articles of Incorporation are amended in any way affecting the statements contained in the certificates for outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation or it becomes desirable for any reason, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, including, without limitation, the merger of the Corporation with another Corporation or the conversion or reorganization of the Corporation, to cancel any outstanding certificate for shares and issue a new certificate therefor conforming to the rights of the holder, the Board of Directors may order any holders of outstanding certificates for shares to surrender and exchange the same for new certificates within a reasonable time to be fixed by the Board of Directors. The order may provide that a holder of any certificate(s) ordered to be surrendered shall not be entitled to vote, receive distributions or exercise any other rights of stockholders of record until the holder has complied with the order, but the order operates to suspend such rights only after notice and until compliance.
5.5 Transfer of Shares. No transfer of stock shall be valid as against the Corporation except on surrender and cancellation of the certificates therefor accompanied by an assignment or transfer by the registered owner made either in person or under assignment. Whenever any transfer shall be expressly made for collateral security and not absolutely, the collateral nature of the transfer shall be reflected in the entry of transfer in the records of the Corporation.
5.6 Transfer Agent; Registrars. The Board of Directors may appoint one or more transfer agents, transfer clerks and registrars of transfer and may require all certificates for shares of stock to bear the signature of such transfer agents, transfer clerks and/or registrars of transfer.
5.7 Miscellaneous. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to make such rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith as it may deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer, and registration of certificates for shares of the Corporation’s stock.
ARTICLE VI — DISTRIBUTIONS
Distributions may be declared, subject to the provisions of the laws of the State of Nevada and the Articles of Incorporation, by the Board of Directors and may be paid in cash, property, shares of corporate stock, or any other medium. The Board of Directors may fix in advance a record date, as provided in Section 2.5 above, prior to the distribution for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to receive any distribution.
ARTICLE VII — RECORDS; REPORTS; SEAL; AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
7.1 Records. All original records of the Corporation, shall be kept at the principal office of the Corporation by or under the direction of the Secretary or at such other place or by such other person as may be prescribed by these Bylaws or the Board of Directors.
7.2 Corporate Seal. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, authorize a seal, and the seal may be used by causing it, or a facsimile, to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise. Except when otherwise specifically provided herein, any officer of the Corporation shall have the authority to affix the seal to any document requiring it.
7.3 Fiscal Year-End. The fiscal year-end of the Corporation shall be such date as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE VIII — INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 Indemnification and Insurance.
(a) Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
(1) For purposes of this Article VIII,
(A) “Indemnitee” shall mean each director or officer who was or is a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, or is otherwise involved in, any Proceeding (as herein defined), by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or member, manager or managing member of a predecessor limited liability company or affiliate of such limited liability company or is or was serving in any capacity at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, agent, partner, member, manager or fiduciary of, or in any other capacity for, another corporation or any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, or other enterprise; and
(B) “Proceeding” shall mean any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding (including, without limitation, an action, suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation), whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative.
(2) Each Indemnitee shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law, against all expense, liability and loss (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, taxes, penalties, and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by the Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding; provided that such Indemnitee either is not liable pursuant to the NRS or acted in good faith and in a manner such Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any Proceeding that is criminal in nature, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any Proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, does not, of itself, create a presumption that the Indemnitee is liable pursuant to the NRS or did not act in good faith and in a manner in which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, or that, with respect to any criminal proceeding he had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. The Corporation shall not indemnify an Indemnitee for any claim, issue or matter as to which the Indemnitee has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, to be liable to the Corporation or for any amounts paid in settlement to the Corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the Proceeding was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such amounts as the court deems proper. Except as so ordered by a court and for advancement of expenses pursuant to this Section, indemnification may not be made to or on behalf of an Indemnitee if a final adjudication establishes that his acts or omissions involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law and was material to the cause of action. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Bylaws, no director or officer may be indemnified for expenses incurred in defending any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding (including without limitation, an action, suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation), whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, that such director or officer incurred in his capacity as a stockholder.
(3) Indemnification pursuant to this Section shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director or officer of the Corporation or member, manager or managing member of a predecessor limited liability company or affiliate of such limited liability company or a director, officer, employee, agent, partner, member, manager or fiduciary of, or to serve in any other capacity for, another corporation or any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, or other enterprise and shall inure to the benefit of his heirs, executors and administrators.
(4) The expenses of Indemnitees must be paid by the Corporation or through insurance purchased and maintained by the Corporation or through other financial arrangements made by the Corporation, as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the Proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation. To the extent that a director or officer of the Corporation is successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any Proceeding, or in the defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the Corporation shall indemnify him against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred in by him in connection with the defense.
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(b) Indemnification of Employees and Other Persons. The Corporation may, by action of its Board of Directors and to the extent provided in such action, indemnify employees and other persons as though they were Indemnitees.
(c) Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights to indemnification provided in this Article shall not be exclusive of any other rights that any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or directors, or otherwise.
(d) Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any Indemnitee for any liability asserted against him and liability and expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director, officer, employee, member, managing member or agent, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation has the authority to indemnify him against such liability and expenses.
(e) Other Financial Arrangements. The other financial arrangements which may be made by the Corporation may include the following: (1) the creation of a trust fund; (2) the establishment of a program of self-insurance; (3) the securing of its obligation of indemnification by granting a security interest or other lien on any assets of the Corporation; and (4) the establishment of a letter of credit, guarantee or surety. No financial arrangement made pursuant to this subsection may provide protection for a person adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, to be liable for intentional misconduct, fraud, or a knowing violation of law, except with respect to advancement of expenses or indemnification ordered by a court.
(f) Other Matters Relating to Insurance or Financial Arrangements. Any insurance or other financial arrangement made on behalf of a person pursuant to this Section may be provided by the Corporation or any other person approved by the Board of Directors, even if all or part of the other person’s stock or other securities is owned by the Corporation. In the absence of fraud, (1) the decision of the Board of Directors as to the propriety of the terms and conditions of any insurance or other financial arrangement made pursuant to this Section and the choice of the person to provide the insurance or other financial arrangement is conclusive; and (2) the insurance or other financial arrangement is not void or voidable and does not subject any director approving it to personal liability for his action; even if a director approving the insurance or other financial arrangement is a beneficiary of the insurance or other financial arrangement.
8.2 Amendment. The provisions of this Article VIII relating to indemnification shall constitute a contract between the Corporation and each of its directors and officers which may be modified as to any director or officer only with that person’s consent or as specifically provided in this Section. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws relating to their amendment generally, any repeal or amendment of this Article which is adverse to any director or officer shall apply to such director or officer only on a prospective basis, and shall not limit the rights of an Indemnitee to indemnification with respect to any action or failure to act occurring prior to the time of such repeal or amendment. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws (including, without limitation, Article X below), no repeal or amendment of these Bylaws shall affect any or all of this Article VIII so as to limit or reduce the indemnification in any manner unless adopted by (a) the unanimous vote of the directors of the Corporation then serving, or (b) by the stockholders as set forth in Article X hereof; provided that no such amendment shall have a retroactive effect inconsistent with the preceding sentence.
ARTICLE IX — CHANGES IN NEVADA LAW
References in these Bylaws to Nevada law or the NRS or to any provision thereof shall be to such law as it existed on the date these Bylaws were adopted or as such law thereafter may be changed; provided that (a) in the case of any change which expands the liability of directors or officers or limits the indemnification rights or the rights to advancement of expenses which the Corporation may provide in Article VIII hereof, the rights to limited liability, to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses provided in the Articles of Incorporation and/or these Bylaws shall continue as theretofore to the extent permitted by law; and (b) if such change permits the Corporation, without the requirement of any further action by stockholders or directors, to limit further the liability of directors or limit the liability of officers or to provide broader indemnification rights or rights to the advancement of expenses than the Corporation was permitted to provide prior to such change, then liability thereupon shall be so limited and the rights to indemnification and the advancement of expenses shall be so broadened to the extent permitted by law.
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ARTICLE X — AMENDMENT OR REPEAL
10.1 Board of Directors. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the Board of Directors of the Corporation is expressly authorized to adopt, repeal, alter, amend and rescind these Bylaws.
10.2 Stockholders. Notwithstanding Section 10.1 above, these Bylaws may be rescinded, altered, amended or repealed in any respect by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the outstanding voting power of the Corporation, voting together as a single class.
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Exhibit 4.1
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
Zicix Corporation
NOTICE TO INVESTORS
The securities of Zicix Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), to which this Subscription Agreement relates, represent an investment that involves a high degree of risk, suitable only for persons who can bear the economic risk for an indefinite period of time and who can afford to lose their entire investments. Investors should further understand that this investment is illiquid and is expected to continue to be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. No public market exists for the securities to which this Subscription Agreement relates.
The securities offered hereby have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities or blue sky laws and are being offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and state securities or blue sky laws. Although an Offering Statement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), that Offering Statement does not include the same information that would be included in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act. The securities offered hereby have not been approved or disapproved by the SEC, any state securities commission or other regulatory authority, nor have any of the foregoing authorities passed upon the merits of the offering to which this Subscription Agreement relates or the adequacy or accuracy of this Subscription Agreement or any other materials or information made available to prospective investors in connection with the offering to which this Subscription Agreement. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.
The securities offered hereby cannot be sold or otherwise transferred, except in compliance with the Securities Act. In addition, the securities offered hereby cannot be sold or otherwise transferred, except in compliance with applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws. Investors who are not “accredited investors” (as that term is defined in Section 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) are subject to limitations on the amount they may invest, as described in Section 4(g) of this Subscription Agreement.
To determine the availability of exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act as such may relate to the offering to which this Subscription Agreement relates, the Company is relying on each investor’s representations and warranties included in this Subscription Agreement and the other information provided by each investor in connection herewith.
Prospective investors may not treat the contents of this Subscription Agreement, the Offering Circular or any of the other materials provided by the Company (collectively, the “Offering Materials”), or any prior or subsequent communications from the Company or any of its officers, employees or agents (including “Testing the Waters” materials), as investment, legal or tax advice. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examinations of the Company and the terms of the offering to which this Subscription Agreement relates, including the merits and the risks involved. Each prospective investor should consult such investor’s own counsel, accountants and other professional advisors as to investment, legal, tax and other related matters concerning such investor’s proposed investment in the Company.
The Offering Materials may contain forward-looking statements and information relating to, among other things, the Company, its business plan, its operating strategy and its industries. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. When used in the Offering Materials, the words “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which constitute forward looking statements. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement” or the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Zicix Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the Company), and the undersigned investor (“Investor”), as of the date set forth on the signature page hereto. Any term used but not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Offering Circular (defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company is offering for sale a maximum of 500,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Offered Shares”), pursuant to Tier 1 of Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act (the “Offering”) at a fixed price of $____[0.002-0.005] per share (the “Share Purchase Price”), on a best-efforts basis.
WHEREAS, Investor desires to acquire that number of Offered Shares (the “Subject Offered Shares”) as set forth on the signature page hereto at the Share Purchase Price.
WHEREAS, the Offering will terminate at the earlier of: (a) the date on which all of the securities offered in the Offering shall have been sold, (b) the date which is one year from the Offering having been qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which the Offering is earlier terminated by the Company, in its sole discretion (in each case, the “Termination Date”).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
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1. Subscription.
(a) Investor hereby irrevocably subscribes for, and agrees to purchase, the Subject Offered Shares set forth on the signature page hereto at the Share Purchase Price, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The aggregate purchase price for the Subject Offered Shares subscribed by Investor (the “Purchase Price”) is payable to the Company in the manner provided in Section 2(a).
(b) Investor understands that the Offered Shares are being offered pursuant to the Offering Circular dated ________, 2022, and its exhibits (collectively, the “Offering Circular”), as filed with the SEC. By subscribing for the Subject Offered Shares, Investor acknowledges that Investor has received and reviewed a copy of the Offering Circular and any other information required by Investor to make an investment decision with respect to the Subject Offered Shares.
(c) This Subscription Agreement may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason, at any time prior to the Termination Date, by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion. The Company will notify Investor whether this Subscription Agreement is accepted or rejected. If rejected, Investor’s payment shall be returned to Investor without interest and all of Investor’s obligations hereunder shall terminate, except for Section 5 hereof, which shall remain in force and effect.
(d) The terms of this Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon Investor and Investor’s permitted transferees, heirs, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Transferees”); provided, however, that for any such transfer to be deemed effective, the proposed Transferee shall have executed and delivered to the Company, in advance, an instrument in form acceptable to the Company in its sole discretion, pursuant to which the proposed Transferee shall acknowledge and agree to be bound by the representations and warranties of Investor and the terms of this Subscription Agreement. No transfer of this Agreement may be made without the consent of the Company, which consent may be withheld by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.
2. Payment and Purchase Procedure. The Purchase Price shall be paid simultaneously with Investor’s delivery of this Subscription Agreement. Investor shall deliver payment of the Purchase Price of the Subject Offered Shares in the manner set forth in Section 8 hereof. Investor acknowledges that, in order to subscribe for Offered Shares, Investor must comply fully with the purchase procedure requirements set forth in Section 8 hereof.
3. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to Investor that each of the following is true and complete in all material respects as of the date of this Subscription Agreement:
(a) the Company is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Company has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement, the Subject Offered Shares and any other agreements or instruments required hereunder. The Company is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except for those jurisdictions in which failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on the Company or its business;
(b) The issuance, sale and delivery of the Subject Offered Shares in accordance with this Subscription Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. The Subject Offered Shares, when issued, sold and delivered against payment therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Subscription Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable; and
(c) the acceptance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the Company’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. Upon the Company’s acceptance of this Subscription Agreement, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (1) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (2) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
4. Representations and Warranties of Investor. Investor represents and warrants to the Company that each of the following is true and complete in all material respects as of the date of this Subscription Agreement:
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(a) Requisite Power and Authority. Investor has all necessary power and authority under all applicable provisions of law to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement and to carry out the provisions hereof. Upon due delivery hereof, this Subscription Agreement will be a valid and binding obligation of Investor, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (1) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (2) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
(b) Company Offering Circular; Company Information. Investor acknowledges the public availability of the Offering Circular which can be viewed on the SEC Edgar Database, under CIK number 0001513314, and that Investor has reviewed the Offering Circular. Investor acknowledges that the Offering Circular makes clear the terms and conditions of the Offering and that the risks associated therewith are described. Investor has had an opportunity to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with directors, officers and management of the Company and has had the opportunity to review the Company’s operations and facilities. Investor has also had the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, the Company and its management regarding the terms and conditions of the Offering. Investor acknowledges that, except as set forth herein, no representations or warranties have been made to Investor, or to any advisor or representative of Investor, by the Company with respect to the business or prospects of the Company or its financial condition.
(c) Investment Experience; Investor Suitability. Investor has sufficient experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, and to make an informed decision relating thereto. Alternatively, Investor has utilized the services of a purchaser representative and, together, they have sufficient experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, and to make an informed decision relating thereto. Investor has evaluated the risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, including those described in the section of the Offering Circular entitled “Risk Factors”, and has determined that such an investment is suitable for Investor. Investor has adequate financial resources for an investment of this character. Investor is capable of bearing a complete loss of Investor’s investment in the Offered Shares.
(d) No Registration. Investor understands that the Offered Shares are not being registered under the Securities Act, on the ground that the issuance thereof is exempt under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act, and that reliance on such exemption is predicated, in part, on the truth and accuracy of Investor’s representations and warranties, and those of the other purchasers of the Offered Shares in the Offering.
Investor further understands that the Offered Shares are not being registered under the securities laws of any state, on the basis that the issuance thereof is exempt as an offer and sale not involving a registrable public offering in such state.
Investor covenants not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Offered Shares, unless such Offered Shares have been registered under the Securities Act and under applicable state securities laws, or exemptions from such registration requirements are available.
(e) Illiquidity and Continued Economic Risk. Investor acknowledges and agrees that there is a limited public market for the Offered Shares and that there is no guarantee that a market for their resale will continue to exist. Investor must, therefore, bear the economic risk of the investment in the Subject Offered Shares indefinitely and Investor acknowledges that Investor is able to bear the economic risk of losing Investor’s entire investment in the Subject Offered Shares.
(f) Investor Status. Investor represents that either:
(1) Investor has a a minimum annual gross income of $70,000 and a minimum net worth of $70,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings; or
(2) Investor has a minimum net worth of $250,000, exclusive of automobile, home and home furnishings.
Investor represents that, to the extent Investor has any questions with respect to Investor’s satisfying the standards set forth in subparagraphs (1) and (2), Investor has sought professional advice.
(g) Investor Information. Within five (5) days after receipt of a request from the Company, Investor hereby agrees to provide such information with respect to Investor’s status as a Company shareholder and to execute and deliver such documents as may reasonably be necessary to comply with any and all laws and regulations to which the Company is, or may become, subject, including, without limitation, the need to determine the accredited investor status of the Company’s shareholders. Investor further agrees that, in the event Investor transfers any Offered Shares, Investor will require the transferee of any such Offered Shares to agree to provide such information to the Company as a condition of such transfer.
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(h) Valuation; Arbitrary Determination of Share Purchase Price by the Company. Investor acknowledges that the Share Purchase Price of the Offered Shares in the Offering was set by the Company on the basis of the Company’s internal valuation and no warranties are made as to value. Investor further acknowledges that future offerings of securities of the Company may be made at lower valuations, with the result that Investor’s investment will bear a lower valuation.
(i) Domicile. Investor maintains Investor’s domicile (and is not a transient or temporary resident) at the address provided herein.
(j) Foreign Investors. If Investor is not a United States person (as defined by Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Investor hereby represents that Investor is in full compliance with the laws of Investor’s jurisdiction in connection with any invitation to subscribe for the Offered Shares or any use of this Subscription Agreement, including, without limitation, (1) the legal requirements within Investor’s jurisdiction for the purchase of the Subject Offered Shares, (2) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable to such purchase, (3) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (4) the income tax and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale or transfer of the Subject Offered Shares. Investor’s subscription and payment for and continued beneficial ownership of the Subject Offered Shares will not violate any applicable securities or other laws of Investor’s jurisdiction.
(k) Fiduciary Capacity. If Investor is purchasing the Subject Offered Shares in a fiduciary capacity for another person or entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, trust or any other juridical entity, Investor has been duly authorized and empowered to execute this Subscription Agreement and all other related documents. Upon request of the Company, Investor will provide true, complete and current copies of all relevant documents creating Investor, authorizing Investor’s investment in the Company and/or evidencing the satisfaction of the foregoing.
5. Indemnity. The representations, warranties and covenants made by Investor herein shall survive the consummation of this Subscription Agreement. Investor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors and agents, and each other person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees, including attorneys’ fees on appeal) and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any false representation or warranty or breach of failure by Investor to comply with any covenant or agreement made by Investor herein or in any other document furnished by Investor to any of the foregoing in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby.
6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of the Offering Circular, including, without limitation, this Subscription Agreement, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. The Company and Investor agree that all legal proceedings concerning the interpretations, enforcement and defense of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement and any documents included within the Offering Circular (whether brought against a party hereto or its respective affiliates, directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees or agents) shall be commenced exclusively in the state and federal courts sitting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein (including with respect to the enforcement of any of the documents included within the Offering Circular), and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such action or proceeding is improper or is an inconvenient venue for such proceeding. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Subscription Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. If any party hereto shall commence an action or proceeding to enforce any provisions of the documents included within the Offering Circular, then the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be reimbursed by the non-prevailing party for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding. In any action, suit or proceeding in any jurisdiction brought by any party against any other party, each of the parties each knowingly and intentionally, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, hereby absolutely, unconditionally, irrevocably and expressly waives forever trial by jury.
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7. Notices. Notice, requests, demands and other communications relating to this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when (a) delivered personally, on the date of such delivery; or (b) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in the third day after the posting thereof; or (c) e-mailed on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows, if to the Company, to Zicix Corporation, 14439 NW Military Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78231, Attention: William A. Petty, Chief Executive Officer. If to Investor, at Investor’s address supplied in connection herewith, or to such other address as may be specified by written notice from time to time by the party entitled to receive such notice. Any notices, requests, demands or other communications by email shall be confirmed by letter given in accordance with (a) or (b) above.
8. Purchase Procedure. Investor acknowledges that, in order to subscribe for the Subject Offered Shares, Investor must, and Investor does hereby, deliver (in a manner described below) to the Company:
(a) a single executed counterpart of the Subscription Agreement, which shall be delivered to the Company either by (1) physical delivery to: Zicix Corporation, Attention: William A. Petty, Chief Executive Officer, 14439 NW Military Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78231; (2) e-mail to: wpettyt@aol.com; and
(b) payment of the Purchase Price, which shall be delivered in the manner set forth in Annex I attached hereto and made a part hereof.
9. Miscellaneous. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person or persons or entity or entities may require. Other than as set forth herein, this Subscription Agreement is not transferable or assignable by Investor. The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be made by, and be binding upon, Investor and Investor’s heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns. None of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement may be waived, changed or terminated orally or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein or except by a writing signed by the Company and Investor. In the event any part of this Subscription Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are intended to be separable and binding with the same effect as if the void or unenforceable part were never in this Subscription Agreement. This Subscription Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the Company and Investor, if any, with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains the sole and entire agreement between the Company and Investor with respect to the subject matter hereof. The terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and it is not the intention of the parties to confer, and no provision hereof shall confer, third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person. The headings used in this Subscription Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit the provisions hereof. In the event that either party hereto shall commence any suit, action or other proceeding to interpret this Subscription Agreement, or determine to enforce any right or obligation created hereby, then such party, if it prevails in such action, shall recover its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and costs of appeal, if any. All notices and communications to be given or otherwise made to Investor shall be deemed to be sufficient if sent by e-mail to such address provided by Investor herein. Unless otherwise specified in this Subscription Agreement, Investor shall send all notices or other communications required to be given hereunder to the Company via e-mail at wpettyt@aol.com. Any such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been delivered and received on the first business day following that on which the e-mail has been sent (assuming that there is no error in delivery). As used in this Section 9, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a day on which banking institutions in the State of Nevada are legally closed for business. This Subscription Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Subscription Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
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10. Consent to Electronic Delivery of Notices, Disclosures and Forms. Investor understands that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any notices, disclosures, forms, privacy statements, reports or other communications (collectively, “Communications”) regarding the Company, Investor’s investment in the Company and the Subject Offered Shares (including annual and other updates and tax documents) may be delivered by electronic means, such as by e-mail. Investor hereby consents to electronic delivery as described in the preceding sentence. In so consenting, Investor acknowledges that e-mail messages are not secure and may contain computer viruses or other defects, may not be accurately replicated on other systems or may be intercepted, deleted or interfered with, with or without the knowledge of the sender or the intended recipient. Investor also acknowledges that an e-mail from the Company may be accessed by recipients other than Investor and may be interfered with, may contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems. Neither the Company, nor any of its respective officers, directors and affiliates, and each other person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (collectively, the “Company Parties”), gives any warranties in relation to these matters. Investor further understands and agrees to each of the following: (a) other than with respect to tax documents in the case of an election to receive paper versions, none of the Company Parties will be under any obligation to provide Investor with paper versions of any Communications; (b) electronic Communications may be provided to Investor via e-mail or a website of a Company Party upon written notice of such website’s internet address to such Investor. In order to view and retain the Communications, Investor’s computer hardware and software must, at a minimum, be capable of accessing the Internet, with connectivity to an internet service provider or any other capable communications medium, and with software capable of viewing and printing a portable document format (“PDF”) file created by Adobe Acrobat. Further, Investor must have a personal e-mail address capable of sending and receiving e-mail messages to and from the Company Parties. To print the documents, Investor will need access to a printer compatible with his or her hardware and the required software; (c) if these software or hardware requirements change in the future, a Company Party will notify the Investor through written notification. To facilitate these services, Investor must provide the Company with his or her current e-mail address and update that information as necessary. Unless otherwise required by law, Investor will be deemed to have received any electronic Communications that are sent to the most current e-mail address that the Investor has provided to the Company in writing; (d) none of the Company Parties will assume liability for non-receipt of notification of the availability of electronic Communications in the event Investor’s e-mail address on file is invalid; Investor’s e-mail or Internet service provider filters the notification as “spam” or “junk mail”; there is a malfunction in Investor’s computer, browser, internet service or software; or for other reasons beyond the control of the Company Parties; and (e) solely with respect to the provision of tax documents by a Company Party, Investor agrees to each of the following: (1) if Investor does not consent to receive tax documents electronically, a paper copy will be provided, and (2) Investor’s consent to receive tax documents electronically continues for every tax year of the Company until Investor withdraws its consent by notifying the Company in writing.
Investor certifies that Investor has read this entire Subscription Agreement and that every statement made by Investor herein is true and complete.
The Company may not be offering the Offered Shares in every state. The Offering Materials do not constitute an offer or solicitation in any state or jurisdiction in which the Offered Shares are not being offered. The information presented in the Offering Materials was prepared by the Company solely for the use by prospective investors in connection with the Offering. Nothing contained in the Offering Materials is or should be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future performance of the Company.
The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever, to modify, amend and/or withdraw all or a portion of the Offering and/or accept or reject, in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason, any prospective investment in the Offered Shares. Except as otherwise indicated, the Offering Materials speak as of their date. Neither the delivery nor the purchase of the Offered Shares shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since that date.
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The foregoing subscription for ________ Offered Shares, a Subscription Amount of $_________, is hereby accepted on behalf of Zicix Corporation, a Nevada corporation, this _____ day of ____________, 202__.
ZICIX CORPORATION
By: _______________________
William A. Petty
Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 12.1
NEWLAN LAW FIRM, PLLC
2201 Long Prairie Road – Suite 107-762
Flower Mound, Texas 75022
940-367-6154
March 7, 2022
Zicix Corporation
14439 NW Military Highway
San Antonio, Texas 78231
Re: Offering Statement on Form 1-A
Gentlemen:
We have been requested by Zicix Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), to furnish you with our opinion as to the matters hereinafter set forth in connection with its offering statement on Form 1-A (the “Offering Statement”) relating to the qualification of shares of the Company’s common stock under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Specifically, this opinion relates to 500,000,000 shares of the Company’s $.001 par value common stock (the “Company Shares”).
In connection with this opinion, we have examined the Offering Statement, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (each as amended to date), copies of the records of corporate proceedings of the Company and such other documents as we have deemed necessary to enable us to render the opinion hereinafter expressed.
For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies and the authenticity of the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies. We have also assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of the signatures of persons signing all documents in connection with which this opinion is rendered, the authority of such persons signing on behalf of the parties thereto other than the Company and the due authorization, execution and delivery of all documents by the parties thereto other than the Company. We have not independently established or verified any facts relevant to the opinions expressed herein, but have relied upon statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Company and others.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing qualifications, assumptions and limitations and the further limitations set forth below, we are of the opinion that the 500,000,000 Company Shares being offered by the Company will, when issued in accordance with the terms set forth in the Offering Statement, be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company.
Our opinion expressed above is subject to the qualification that we express no opinion as to the applicability of, compliance with, or effect of any laws except the Nevada Revised Statutes (including the statutory provisions and reported judicial decisions interpreting the foregoing).
We hereby consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Offering Statement and to the reference to our name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the Offering Statement and in the offering circular included in the Offering Statement. We confirm that, as of the date hereof, we own no shares of the Company’s common stock, nor any other securities of the Company.
Sincerely,
/s/ Newlan Law Firm, PLLC
NEWLAN LAW FIRM, PLLC
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