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Name of Offeree: ________________________ Copy Number: ________ Newco, LLC
$275,000 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBERSHIP UNITS CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE OFFERING MEMORANDUM | Maximum Membership Units Offered: | 27,500 | | Minimum Membership Units Offered: | 25,000 | | Price Per Unit: | $10.00 | | Minimum Investment: | $5,000.00 (500 Units)(1) |
Newco, LLC , a Connecticut Company, is offering a minimum of 25,000 and a maximum of 27,500 membership units for $10.00 per unit. The offering price per unit has been arbitrarily determined by the Company See Risk Factors: Offering Price. THESE ARE SPECULATIVE SECURITIES WHICH INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. ONLY THOSE INVESTORS WHO CAN BEAR THE LOSS OF THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT SHOULD INVEST IN THESE UNITS.
THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), THE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR JURISDICTION IN RELIANCE UPON THE EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED BY THE ACT AND REGULATION D RULE 504 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, AND THE COMPARABLE EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION PROVIDED BY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. | Sale Price | Selling Commissions (2) | Proceeds to Company (3) | | Per Share | $10.00 | | $10.00 | | Minimum | $250,000 | | $250,000 | | Maximum | $275,000 | | $275,000 |
123 Main Street Pineford, Connecticut 06212 (555) 555-1234 The Date of this Memorandum is September 22nd, 2002 (1) The Company reserves the right to waive the 500 Unit minimum subscription for any investor. The Offering is not underwritten. The Units are offered on a “best efforts” basis by the Company through its officers and directors. The Company has set a minimum offering amount of 25,000 Units with minimum gross proceeds of $250,000 for this Offering. All proceeds from the sale of Units up to $250,000 will be deposited in an escrow account. Upon the sale of $250,000 of Units, all proceeds will be delivered directly to the Company’s corporate account and be available for use by the Company at its discretion (Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania Residents see NASAA Legend). (2) Units may also be sold by NASD member brokers or dealers who enter into a Participating Dealer Agreement with the Company, who will receive commissions of up to 10% of the price of the Units sold. The Company reserves the right to pay expenses related to this Offering from the proceeds of the Offering. See “PLAN OF PLACEMENT and USE OF PROCEEDS” section. (3) The Offering will terminate on the earliest of: (a) the date the Company, in its discretion, elects to terminate, or (b) the date upon which all Units have been sold, or (c) December 20, 2003 , or such date as may be extended from time to time by the Company, but not later than 180 days thereafter (the “Offering Period”.) THIS OFFERING IS NOT UNDERWRITTEN. THE OFFERING PRICE HAS BEEN ARBITRARILY SET BY THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY. THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT ANY OF THE SECURITIES WILL BE SOLD. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES AGENCY, NOR HAS ANY SUCH REGULATORY BODY REVIEWED THIS OFFERING MEMORANDUM FOR ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. BECAUSE THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN SO REGISTERED, THERE MAY BE RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR TRANSFERABILITY OR RESALE BY AN INVESTOR. EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD PROCEED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT HE MUST BEAR THE ECONOMIC RISKS OF THE INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD, SINCE THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD UNLESS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THEY ARE SUBSEQUENTLY REGISTERED UNDER THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES ACTS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO TRADING MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’S MEMBERSHIP UNITS AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT ANY MARKET WILL DEVELOP IN THE FUTURE OR THAT THE UNITS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR INCLUSION ON NASDAQ OR ANY OTHER TRADING EXCHANGE AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE. THE COMPANY IS NOT OBLIGATED TO REGISTER FOR SALE UNDER EITHER FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS THE UNITS PURCHASED PURSUANT HERETO, AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE UNITS IS BEING UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO RULE 504 OF REGULATION D UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. ACCORDINGLY, THE SALE, TRANSFER, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ANY OF THE UNITS, WHICH ARE PURCHASED PURSUANT HERETO, MAY BE RESTRICTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS (DEPENDING ON THE RESIDENCY OF THE INVESTOR) AND BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN. THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE SECURITIES TO WHICH THE CONFIDENTIAL TERM SHEET RELATES HAS BEEN ARBITRARILY ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPANY AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY BEAR ANY SPECIFIC RELATION TO THE ASSETS, BOOK VALUE OR POTENTIAL EARNINGS OF THE COMPANY OR ANY OTHER RECOGNIZED CRITERIA OF VALUE. No person is authorized to give any information or make any representation not contained in the Memorandum and any information or representation not contained herein must not be relied upon. Nothing in this Memorandum should be construed as legal or tax advice. The Management of the Company has provided all of the information stated herein. The Company makes no express or implied representation or warranty as to the completeness of this information or, in the case of projections, estimates, future plans, or forward looking assumptions or statements, as to their attainability or the accuracy and completeness of the assumptions from which they are derived, and it is expected that each prospective investor will pursue his, her, or its own independent investigation. It must be recognized that estimates of the Company’s performance are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and may vary materially from actual results. No general solicitation or advertising in whatever form will or may be employed in the offering of the securities, except for this Memorandum (including any amendments and supplements hereto), the exhibits hereto and documents summarized herein, or as provided for under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Other than the Company’s Management, no one has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation with respect to the Company or the Units that is not contained in this Memorandum. Prospective investors should not rely on any information not contained in this Memorandum. This Memorandum does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy to anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful or is not authorized or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so. This Memorandum does not constitute an offer if the prospective investor is not qualified under applicable securities laws. This offering is made subject to withdrawal, cancellation, or modification by the Company without notice and solely at the Company’s discretion. The Company reserves the right to reject any subscription or to allot to any prospective investor less than the number of units subscribed for by such prospective investor. This Memorandum has been prepared solely for the information of the person to whom it has been delivered by or on behalf of the Company. Distribution of this Memorandum to any person other than the prospective investor to whom this Memorandum is delivered by the Company and those persons retained to advise them with respect thereto is unauthorized. Any reproduction of this Memorandum, in whole or in part, or the divulgence of any of the contents without the prior written consent of the Company is strictly prohibited. Each prospective investor, by accepting delivery of this Memorandum, agrees to return it and all other documents received by them to the Company if the prospective investor’s subscription is not accepted or if the Offering is terminated. By acceptance of this Memorandum, prospective investors recognize and accept the need to conduct their own thorough investigation and due diligence before considering a purchase of the Units. The contents of this Memorandum should not be considered to be investment, tax, or legal advice and each prospective investor should consult with their own counsel and advisors as to all matters concerning an investment in this Offering. A. NASAA LEGEND IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION INVESTORS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE ISSUER AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY ANY FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY. FURTHERMORE, THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE ACCURACY OR DETERMINED THE ADEQUACY OF THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THESE SECURITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS. INVESTORS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY MAY BE REQUIRED TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF THIS INVESTMENT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. B. FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS ONLY: EACH FLORIDA RESIDENT WHO SUBSCRIBES FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECURITIES HEREIN HAS THE RIGHT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 517.061(11)(A)(5) OF THE FLORIDA SECURITIES ACT, TO WITHDRAW HIS SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE PURCHASE AND RECEIVE A FULL REFUND ON ALL MONIES PAID WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE EXECUTION OF THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE HAS BEEN MADE, WHICHEVER IS LATER. WITHDRAWAL WILL BE WITHOUT ANY FURTHER LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WITHDRAWAL, A SUBSCRIBER NEED ONLY SEND A LETTER OR TELEGRAM TO THE COMPANY AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH IN THIS CONFIDENTIAL TERM SHEET INDICATING HIS, HER, OR ITS INTENTION TO WITHDRAW. SUCH LETTER OR TELEGRAM SHOULD BE SENT AND POSTMARKED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AFOREMENTIONED THIRD BUSINESS DAY. IT IS ADVISABLE TO SEND SUCH LETTER BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO ENSURE THAT IT IS RECEIVED AND ALSO TO EVIDENCE THE TIME IT WAS MAILED. IF THE REQUEST IS MADE ORALLY, IN PERSON OR BY TELEPHONE TO AN OFFICER OF THE COMPANY, A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN RECEIVED SHOULD BE REQUESTED. C. FOR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ONLY THIS OFFERING IS MADE IN RELIANCE UPON NEW JERSEY STATE SECURITIES STATUTES. THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND NUMBER OF UNITS AND AMOUNT PAID WILL BE FILED WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THIS OFFERING. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY HAS NOT PASSED ON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THIS OFFERING. ANY FILING OF THIS OFFERING DOCUMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF SECURITIES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL OF THE ISSUE OR THE SALE THEREOF BY THE BUREAU OF SECURITIES OR THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL. D. FOR PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS ONLY PURSUANT TO SECTION 207(M) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972, “EACH PERSON WHO ACCEPTS AN OFFER TO PURCHASE SECURITIES EXEMPTED FROM REGISTRATION BY SECTION 209(D), DIRECTLY FROM THE ISSUER OR AFFILIATE OF THE ISSUER, SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW HIS ACCEPTANCE WITHOUT INCURRING ANY LIABILITY TO THE SELLER, UNDERWRITER (IF ANY), OR ANY OTHER PERSON WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE ISSUER RECEIVES A SIGNED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.” TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WITHDRAWAL, THE COMPANY RECOMMENDS THAT A SUBSCRIBER SEND A LETTER OR TELEGRAM INDICATING HIS OR HER INTENTION TO WITHDRAW TO THE COMPANY AT THE ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY SET FORTH IN THIS MEMORANDUM. SUCH A LETTER OR TELEGRAM SHOULD BE SENT AND POSTMARKED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECOND BUSINESS DAY. IF A SUBSCRIBER ELECTS TO SEND SUCH A LETTER, IT IS PRUDENT TO SEND IT BY CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL AND RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO INSURE THAT IT IS RECEIVED AND ALSO TO EVIDENCE THE TIME WHEN IT WAS MAILED. SHOULD A SUBSCRIBER MAKE THIS REQUEST ORALLY, THE COMPANY RECOMMENDS THAT HE/SHE REQUEST A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION FROM THE COMPANY THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN RECEIVED WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME. E. FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS ONLY THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 36-485 OF THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE RESOLD UNLESS THEY ARE REGISTERED UNDER SUCH ACT OR UNLESS AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE BANKING COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT NOR HAS THE COMMISSIONER PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS OFFERING. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL. ANY OFFER OR SALE OF A SECURITY IN A TRANSACTION (OTHER THAN AN OFFER OR SALE TO A PENSION OR PROFIT SHARING TRUST OF THE ISSUER) WHICH MEETS EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SALES ARE NOT MADE TO MORE THAN 35 PERSONS (EXCLUDING ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR AFFILIATE OF THE ISSUER AND ANY PURCHASER WHO THE COMMISSIONER DESIGNATES BY RULE); ALL PERSONS (NOT INCLUDING THOSE PURCHASERS DESCRIBED BELOW WHICH ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE COUNT OF 35) MUST EITHER HAVE A PRE-EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OFFEROR OR ANY OF ITS PARTNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR CONTROLLING PERSONS, OR BY REASON OF THEIR BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE OR THE BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS WHO ARE UNAFFILIATED WITH AND WHO ARE NOT COMPENSATED BY THE ISSUER OR ANY AFFILIATE OR SELLING AGENT OF THE ISSUER, COULD BE REASONABLY ASSUMED TO HAVE THE CAPACITY TO PROTECT THEIR OWN INTERESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION. THE PURCHASER MUST REPRESENT THAT HE IS PURCHASING FOR HIS OWN ACCOUNT (OR A TRUST ACCOUNT IF HE IS A TRUSTEE) AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR SALE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER AND SALE OF THE SECURITY; AND NO ADVERTISING IS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER AND SALE OF THE SECURITY. A NOTICE, CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS, AND A FILING FEE MUST BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSIONER NO LATER THAN 15 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE FIRST SALE OF A SECURITY IN THIS STATE. IF IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION THE ISSUER IS FILING A NOTICE WITH THE SEC PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(6) OR REGULATION D, THE NOTICE TO CONNECTICUT MAY BE A COPY OF THE FORM FIRST FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(6) OR REGULATION D. OTHERWISE, THE NOTICE SHALL BE IN THE FORM SPECIFIED IN RULE 260.102.14 OF THE CONNECTICUT CODE. NO NOTICE IS REQUIRED IF NONE OF THE SECURITIES ARE PURCHASED. F. FOR NEW YORK RESIDENTS ONLY THIS OFFERING MEMORANDUM HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PRIOR TO ITS ISSUANCE AND USE. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK HAS NOT PASSED ON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE OFFERING. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL. G. FOR COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY THIS INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FOR SMALL OFFERINGS UNDER THE RULES OF THE COLORADO SECURITIES DIVISION. THE SECURITIES DIVISION HAS NEITHER REVIEWED NOR APPROVED ITS FORM OR CONTENT. THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED MAY ONLY BE PURCHASED BY ACCREDITED INVESTORS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AS DEFINED BY RULE 504 OF THE SECURITIES ACT. H. FOR OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS ONLY THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO A CLAIM OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE OKLAHOMA SECURITIES ACT. A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS NOT BEEN FILED WITH THE OKLAHOMA SECRETARY OF STATE OR WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. NEITHER THE SECRETARY OF STATE NOR THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS PASSED UPON THE VALUE OF THESE SECURITIES, NOR HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THIS OFFERING. THE SECRETARY OF STATE DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THESE OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES. THERE IS NO ESTABLISHED MARKET FOR THESE SECURITIES AND THERE MAY NOT BE ANY MARKET FOR THESE SECURITIES IN THE FUTURE. THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF THE SECURITIES HAS BEEN ARBITRARILY DETERMINED BY THE ISSUER AND MAY NOT BE AN ACCURATE INDICATION OF THE ACTUAL VALUE OF THE SECURITIES. THE PURCHASER OF THESE SECURITIES MUST MEET CERTAIN SUITABILITY STANDARDS AND MUST BE ABLE TO BEAR AN ENTIRE LOSS OF HIS OR HER INVESTMENT. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR EXCEPT IN A TRANSACTION THAT IS EXEMPT UNDER THE OKLAHOMA SECURITIES ACT OR IN A TRANSACTION THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OKLAHOMA SECURITIES ACT. I. FOR NEVADA RESIDENTS ONLY THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE NEVADA UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, BY REASON OF SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS THEREUNDER RELATING TO THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF THE OFFERING. THESE SECURITIES CANNOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY UNLESS THEY ARE SUBSEQUENTLY REGISTERED OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. During the course of the Offering and prior to any sale, each offeree of the Units and his or her professional advisor(s), if any, are invited to ask questions concerning the terms and conditions of the Offering and to obtain any additional information necessary to verify the accuracy of the information set forth herein. Such information will be provided to the extent the Company possess such information or can acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense.
EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OF, AND RECEIVE ANSWERS FROM, MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY CONCERNING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS OFFERING AND TO OBTAIN ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TO THE EXTENT THE COMPANY POSSESSES SUCH INFORMATION OR CAN ACQUIRE IT WITHOUT UNREASONABLE EFFORTS OR EXPENSE, NECESSARY TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MEMORANDUM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THIS OFFERING, OR DESIRE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS TO VERIFY OR SUPPLEMENT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MEMORANDUM, PLEASE WRITE OR CALL NEWCO, LLC AT THE ADDRESS AND NUMBER LISTED ON THE FRONT OF THIS PRIVATE OFFERING MEMORANDUM. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Summary of the Offering A. The Company B. The Benefits of LLC Membership C. Operations D. Business Plan E. The Offering F. Risk Factors G. Use of Proceeds H. Minimum Offering Proceeds - Escrow of Subscription Proceeds I. Membership Units J. Registrar K. Subscription Period
II. Requirements for Purchasers A. General Suitability Standards B. Accredited Investors C. Other Requirements
III. Forward Looking Information IV. Risk Factors A. Development Stage Business B. Inadequacy of Funds C. Dependence on Management D. Risks Associated with Expansion E. Customer Base and Market Acceptance F. Competition G. Trend in Consumer Preferences and Spending H. Risks of Borrowing I. Unanticipated Obstacles to Execution of the Business Plan J. Management Discretion as to Use of Proceeds K. Control By Management L. Return of Profits M. No Assurances of Protection for Proprietary Rights; Reliance on Trade Secrets N. Dilution O. Limited Transferability and Liquidity P. Broker - Dealer Sales of Units Q. Long Term Nature of Investment R. No Current Market For Units S. Compliance with Securities Laws T. Offering Price U. Lack of Firm Underwriter V. Projections: Forward Looking Information W. General Economic Conditions
V. Use Of Proceeds VI. Management VII. Management Compensation VIII. Board of Advisors IX. Dilution X. Current Members XI. Litigation XII. Description of Units XIII. Transfer Agent and Registrar XIV. Plan of Placement A. Escrow of Subscription Funds B. How to Subscribe for Units
XV. Additional Information Exhibits Exhibit A – Newco, LLC Business Plan Exhibit B - Newco, LLC. Operating Agreement Exhibit C - Subscription Agreement Exhibit D - Investor Suitability Questionnaire
I. SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING
The following material is intended to summarize information contained elsewhere in this Limited Offering Memorandum (the “Memorandum”). This summary is qualified in its entirety by express reference to this Memorandum and the materials referred to and contained herein. Each prospective subscriber should carefully review the entire Memorandum and all materials referred to herein and conduct his or her own due diligence before subscribing for Membership Units. A. The Company Newco, LLC, began operations in March 2001, with the purpose of engaging in the development and production of ________________________________ , including but not limited to ________________________________ and all Ancillary Rights related thereto and to engage in any lawful business activities reasonably related to any of the foregoing. The Company’s legal structure was formed as a limited liability company (LLC) under the laws of the State of Connecticut on March 15, 2001. Its principal offices are presently located at 123 Main Street, Pineford, Connecticut. The Company’s telephone number is (555) 555-1234. The Managing Members of the Company are Steve Smith and Michael Jones. B. The Benefits of LLC Membership The limited liability company (LLC) is a relatively new form of doing business in the United States (in 1988 all 50 states enacted LLC laws). The best way to describe an LLC is to explain what it is not. An LLC is not a corporation, a partnership nor is it a sole proprietorship. The LLC is a new hybrid that combines the characteristics of a corporate structure and a partnership structure. It is a separate legal entity like a corporation but it has entitlement to be treated as a partnership for tax purposes and therefore carries with it certain tax benefits for the investors. The owners and investors are called members and can be virtually any entity including individuals (domestic or foreign), corporations, other LLCs, trusts, pension plans etc. Unlike corporate stocks and shares, members purchase membership units. Members who hold the majority of the membership units maintain controlling management of the LLC as specified in the LLC operating agreement. The primary advantage of an LLC is limiting the liability of its members. Unless personally guaranteed, members are not personally liable for the debts and obligations of the LLC. Additionally, “pass-through” or “flow-through” taxation is available, meaning that (generally speaking) the earnings of an LLC are not subject to double taxation unlike that of a “standard” corporation. However, they are treated like the earnings from partnerships, sole proprietorships and S corporations with an added benefit for all of its members. There is greater flexibility in structuring the LLC than is ordinarily the case with a corporation, including the ability to divide ownership and voting rights in unconventional ways while still enjoying the benefits of “passthrough” taxation. The limited liability company is becoming the entity of choice for business in every realm. Due to its flexibility and tax advantages for all of its members, it will continue to gain momentum as more and more people learn of its existence. C. Business Plan Portions of the Newco, LLC Business Plan, included as a separate document, were prepared by the Company using assumptions, including several forward looking statements. Each prospective investor should carefully review the Business Plan in association with this Memorandum before purchasing Units. Management makes no representations as to the accuracy or achievability of the underlying assumptions and projected results contained herein. D. The Offering The Company is offering a minimum of 25,000 and a maximum of 27,500 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, $.001 par value per unit. Upon completion of the Offering between 57,200 and 52,750 units will be outstanding. Each purchaser must execute a Subscription Agreement making certain representations and warranties to the Company, including such purchaser’s qualifications as an Accredited Investor as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated, or one of 35 Non-Accredited Investors that may be allowed to purchase Units in this offering. See “REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASERS” section. E. Risk Factors See “RISK FACTORS” section in this Memorandum for certain factors that could adversely affect an investment in the Units. Those factors include, but are not limited to unanticipated obstacles to execution of the Business Plan and general economic factors, F. Use of Proceeds Proceeds from the sale of Units will be used to: To engage in the business of the production and exploitation of _________________________. See “USE OF PROCEEDS” section. G. Minimum Offering Proceeds - Escrow of Subscription Proceeds The Company has set a minimum offering proceeds figure of $250,000 (the “minimum offering proceeds”) for this Offering. The Company has established an Investment Holding Account with First Union Bank titled Newco, LLC Escrow Account, into which the minimum offering proceeds will be placed. At least 25,000 Units must be sold for $250,000 before such proceeds will be released from the escrow account and utilized by the Company. After the minimum number of Units is sold, all subsequent proceeds from the sale of Units will be delivered directly to the Company. See “PLAN OF PLACEMENT - ESCROW ACCOUNT ARRANGEMENT” section. H. Membership Units Upon the sale of the maximum number of Units from this Offering, the number of issued and outstanding units of the Company’s stock will be held as follows:
| Present Members | 52% | | New Members | 48% |
I. Registrar The Company will serve as its own registrar and transfer agent with respect to its Membership Units. J. Subscription Period The Offering will terminate on the earliest of: (a) the date the Company, in its discretion, elects to terminate, or (b) the date upon which all Units have been sold, or (c) December 20, 2003 , or such date as may be extended from time to time by the Company, but not later than 180 days thereafter (the “Offering Period”.) II. REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASERS
Prospective purchasers of the Units offered by this Memorandum should give careful consideration to certain risk factors described under “RISK AND OTHER IMPORTANT FACTORS” section and especially to the speculative nature of this investment and the limitations described under that caption with respect to the lack of a readily available market for the Units and the resulting long term nature of any investment in the Company. This Offering is available only to suitable Accredited Investors, or one of 35 Non-Accredited Investors that may be allowed to purchase Units, having adequate means to assume such risks and of otherwise providing for their current needs and contingencies should consider purchasing Units. A. General Suitability Standards The Units will not be sold to any person unless such prospective purchaser or his or her duly authorized representative shall have represented in writing to the Company in a Subscription Agreement that: a) The prospective purchaser has adequate means of providing for his or her current needs and personal contingencies and has no need for liquidity in the investment of the Units; b) The prospective purchaser’s overall commitment to investments which are not readily marketable is not disproportionate to his, her, or its net worth and the investment in the Units will not cause such overall commitment to become excessive; and c) The prospective purchaser is an “Accredited Investor” (as defined below) suitable for purchase in the Units. d) Each person acquiring Units will be required to represent that he, she, or it is purchasing the Units for his, her, or its own account for investment purposes and not with a view to resale or distribution. See “SUBSCRIPTION FOR UNITS” section.
B. Accredited Investors The Company will conduct the Offering in such a manner that Units may be sold only to “Accredited Investors” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), or to a maximum of 35 Non-Accredited Investors that may be allowed to purchase Units in this offering. In summary, a prospective investor will qualify as an “Accredited Investor” if he, she, or it meets any one of the following criteria: a) Any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse, at the time of his purchase, exceeds $275,000; b) Any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse in excess of $300,000 in each of those years and who has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year; c) Any bank as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Act, or any savings and loan association or other institution as defined in Section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act, whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity; any broker or dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”); any insurance company as defined in Section 2(13) of the Exchange Act; any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a business development company as defined in Section 2(a)(48) of that Act; any Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958; any plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, if such plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000; any employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, if the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in Section 3(21) of such Act, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment advisor, or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or, if a self directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons who are Accredited Investors; d) Any private business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940; e) Any organization described in Section 501(c)(3)(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, corporation, business trust, or partnership, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000; f) Any director or executive officer, or general partner of the issuer of the securities being sold, or any director, executive officer, or general partner of a general partner of that issuer; g) Any trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person as described in Section 506(b)(2)(ii) of Regulation D adopted under the Act; and h) Any entity in which all the equity owners are Accredited Investors.
C. Other Requirements No subscription for the Units will be accepted from any investor unless he is acquiring the Units for his own account (or accounts as to which he has sole investment discretion), for investment and without any view to sale, distribution or disposition thereof. Each prospective purchaser of Units may be required to furnish such information as the Company may require to determine whether any person or entity purchasing Units is an Accredited Investor, or select Non-Accredited Investor who may purchase Units. III. FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Some of the statements contained in this Memorandum, including information incorporated by reference, discuss future expectations, or state other forward looking information. Those statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, several of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. The forward looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. In light of the risks, assumptions, and uncertainties involved, there can be no assurance that the forward looking information contained in this Memorandum will in fact transpire or prove to be accurate. Important factors that may cause the actual results to differ from those expressed within may include, but are not limited to: The success or failure of the Company’s efforts to successfully market its products and services as scheduled; The Company’s ability to attract, build, and maintain an audience; The Company’s ability to attract and retain quality cast and crew; The effect of changing economic conditions; The ability of the Company to obtain adequate debt financing if only a fraction of this Offering is sold.
These along with other risks, which are described under “RISK FACTORS” may be described in future communications to members. The Company makes no representation and undertakes no obligation to update the forward looking information to reflect actual results or changes in assumptions or other factors that could affect those statements. IV. RISK FACTORS
Investing in the Company’s Units is very risky. You should be able to bear a complete loss of your investment due to the general unprofitability of the __________________ industry. You should carefully consider the following factors, including those listed in the accompanying business plan. A. Development Stage Business Newco, LLC commenced operations in March, 2001 and is organized as a Limited Liability Company under the laws of the State of Connecticut. Accordingly, the Company has only a limited history upon which an evaluation of its prospects and future performance can be made. The Company’s proposed operations are subject to all business risks associated with new enterprises. The likelihood of the Company’s success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays frequently encountered in connection with the expansion of a business, operation in a competitive industry, and the continued development of advertising, promotions and a corresponding customer base. There is a possibility that the Company could sustain losses in the future. There can be no assurances that Newco, LLC will even operate profitably. B. Inadequacy of Funds Gross offering proceeds of a minimum of $250,000 and a maximum of $275,000 may be realized. Management believes that such proceeds will capitalize and sustain Newco, LLC sufficiently to allow for the implementation of the Company’s Business Plans. If only a fraction of this Offering is sold, or if certain assumptions contained in Management’s business plans prove to be incorrect, the Company may have inadequate funds to fully develop its business and may need debt financing or other capital investment to fully implement the Company’s business plans. C. Dependence on Management In the early stages of development the Company’s business will be significantly dependent on the Company’s management team. The Company’s success will be particularly dependent upon: Steve Smith and Michael Jones. The loss of any one of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on the Company. See “MANAGEMENT” section. D. Risks Associated with Expansion The Company plans on expanding its business through the production of the ___________________. Any expansion of operations the Company may undertake will entail risks. Such actions may involve specific operational activities, which may negatively impact the profitability of the Company. Consequently, members must assume the risk that (i) such expansion may ultimately involve expenditures of funds beyond the resources available to the Company at that time, and (ii) management of such expanded operations may divert Management’s attention and resources away from its existing operations, all of which factors may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s present and prospective business activities. E. Customer Base and Market Acceptance Customer Moviegoers Profile In terms of gender, females account for a majority of the _______________ market, representing 51% of all __________________. In terms of age, persons age 12-24 account for a higher proportion of __________________. Demographics | MOVIEGOERS | PERCENT | GENDER Male Female | 49.0 51.0 | AGE 12-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-49 50+ | 15.0 22.0 26.0 15.0 7.0 15.0
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME Under $30K $30K - 60K $60K+ | 27.0 32.0 41.0
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Newco, LLC believes that ___________________________ will draw well from the most important segments of the _______________________ public. The issues addressed in the ______________ speak directly to the _____________ segment of the population. Also, the ______________ segment will be drawn to the _________________ .
F. Competition Management believes that Newco, LLC’s _______________ is demographically well positioned, top quality and unique in nature. The expertise of Management combined with the innovative nature of its project, set the Company apart from its competitors. However, there is the possibility that new competitors could seize upon Newco, LLC’s business model and produce competing projects similar focus. Likewise, these new competitors could be better capitalized than Newco, LLC, which could give them a significant advantage. There is the possibility that the competitors could capture significant market share of Newco, LLC’s intended market. G. Trend in Consumer Preferences and Spending The Company’s operating results may fluctuate significantly from period to period as a result of a variety of factors, including purchasing patterns of customers, competitive pricing, debt service and principal reduction payments, and general economic conditions. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in marketing any of its products, or that the revenues from the sale of such products will be significant. Consequently, the Company’s revenues may vary by quarter, and the Company’s operating results may experience fluctuations. H. Risks of Borrowing If the Company incurs indebtedness, a portion of its cash flow will have to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on such indebtedness. Typical loan agreements also might contain restrictive covenants, which may impair the Company’s operating flexibility. Such loan agreements would also provide for default under certain circumstances, such as failure to meet certain financial covenants. A default under a loan agreement could result in the loan becoming immediately due and payable and, if unpaid, a judgment in favor of such lender which would be senior to the rights of members of the Company. A judgment creditor would have the right to foreclose on any of the Company’s assets resulting in a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results or financial condition. I. Unanticipated Obstacles to Execution of the Business Plan The Company’s business plans may change significantly. Many of the Company’s potential business endeavors are capital intensive and may be subject to statutory or regulatory requirements. Management believes that the Company’s chosen activities and strategies are achievable in light of current economic and legal conditions with the skills, background, and knowledge of the Company’s principals and advisors. Management reserves the right to make significant modifications to the Company’s stated strategies depending on future events. J. Management Discretion as to Use of Proceeds The net proceeds from this Offering will be used for the purposes described under “Use of Proceeds.” The Company reserves the right to use the funds obtained from this Offering for other similar purposes not presently contemplated which it deems to be in the best interests of the Company and its members in order to address changed circumstances or opportunities. As a result of the foregoing, the success of the Company will be substantially dependent upon the discretion and judgment of Management with respect to application and allocation of the net proceeds of this Offering. Investors for the Units offered hereby will be entrusting their funds to the Company’s Management, upon whose judgment and discretion the investors must depend. K. Control By Management As of August 15, 2002 the Company’s Managing Members owned approximately 100% of the Company’s outstanding units. Upon completion of this Offering, the Company’s Managing Members will own approximately 52% of then issued and outstanding units, and will be able to continue to control Newco, LLC. Investor members will own a minority percentage of the Company and will have minority voting rights. Investor members will not have the ability to control either a vote of the Company’s Managing Members or any appointed officers. See “MANAGING MEMBERS” section. L. Return of Profits A member will be entitled to receive revenue profits proportionate to the amount of units held by that member. The Company’s Managing Members will determine a profit distribution plan based upon the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, and other circumstances. See “DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES” section. M. No Assurances of Protection for Proprietary Rights; Reliance on Trade Secrets In certain cases, the Company may rely on trade secrets to protect intellectual property, proprietary technology and processes, which the Company has acquired, developed or may develop in the future. There can be no assurances that secrecy obligations will be honored or that others will not independently develop similar or superior products or technology. The protection of intellectual property and/or proprietary technology through claims of trade secret status has been the subject of increasing claims and litigation by various companies both in order to protect proprietary rights as well as for competitive reasons even where proprietary claims are unsubstantiated. The prosecution of proprietary claims or the defense of such claims is costly and uncertain given the uncertainty and rapid development of the principles of law pertaining to this area. The Company, in common with other firms, may also be subject to claims by other parties with regard to the use of intellectual property, technology information and data, which may be deemed proprietary to others. N. Dilution Purchasers of Units will experience immediate and substantial dilution of $4.80 in net tangible book value per unit, or approximately 50% of the assumed offering price of $10.00 per unit (assuming maximum offering proceeds are achieved). Additional Units issued by the Company in the future will also dilute a purchaser's investment in the Units. O. Limited Transferability and Liquidity To satisfy the requirements of certain exemptions from registration under the Securities Act, and to conform with applicable state securities laws, each investor must acquire his Units for investment purposes only and not with a view towards distribution. Consequently, certain conditions of the Securities Act may need to be satisfied prior to any sale, transfer, or other disposition of the Units. Some of these conditions may include a minimum holding period, availability of certain reports, including financial statements from Newco, LLC, limitations on the percentage of Units sold and the manner in which they are sold. Newco, LLC can prohibit any sale, transfer or disposition unless it receives an opinion of counsel provided at the holder’s expense, in a form satisfactory to Newco, LLC, stating that the proposed sale, transfer or other disposition will not result in a violation of applicable federal or state securities laws and regulations. No public market exists for the Units and no market is expected to develop. Consequently, owners of the Units may have to hold their investment indefinitely and may not be able to liquidate their investments in Newco, LLC or pledge them as collateral for a loan in the event of an emergency. P. Broker - Dealer Sales of Units The Company’s Membership Units are not presently included for trading on any exchange, and there can be no assurances that the Company will ultimately be registered on any exchange due to the fact that it is a limited liability company and not a corporation. The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. has recently enacted certain changes to the entry and maintenance criteria for listing eligibility on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market. The entry standards require at least $4 million in net tangible assets or $750,000 net income in two of the last three years. The proposed entry standards would also require a public float of at least $1 million shares, $5 million value of public float, a minimum bid price of $2.00 per share, at least three market makers, and at least 300 shareholders. The maintenance standards (as opposed to entry standards) require at least $2 million in net tangible assets or $250,000 in net income in two of the last three years, a public float of at least 25,000 shares, a $1 million market value of public float, a minimum bid price of $10.00 per share, at least two market makers, and at least 300 shareholders. No assurance can be given that the Membership Unit of the Company will ever qualify for inclusion on the NASDAQ System or any other trading market until such time as the Managing Members deem it necessary and the limited liability company is converted to a corporation. As a result, the Company’s Membership Units are covered by a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that opposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. For transactions covered by the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, the rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell the Company’s securities and will also affect the ability of members to sell their units in the secondary market. Q. Long Term Nature of Investment An investment in the Units may be long term and illiquid. As discussed above, the offer and sale of the Units will not be registered under the Securities Act or any foreign or state securities laws by reason of exemptions from such registration, which depends in part on the investment intent of the investors. Prospective investors will be required to represent in writing that they are purchasing the Units for their own account for long-term investment and not with a view towards resale or distribution. Accordingly, purchasers of Units must be willing and able to bear the economic risk of their investment for an indefinite period of time. It is likely that investors will not be able to liquidate their investment in the event of an emergency. R. No Current Market For Units There is no current market for the Units offered in this private Offering and no market is expected to develop in the near future. S. Compliance with Securities Laws The Units are being offered for sale in reliance upon certain exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, applicable Connecticut Securities Laws, and other applicable state securities laws. If the sale of Units were to fail to qualify for these exemptions, purchasers may seek rescission of their purchases of Units. If a number of purchasers were to obtain rescission, Newco, LLC would face significant financial demands, which could adversely affect Newco, LLC as a whole, as well as any non-rescinding purchasers. T. Offering Price The price of the Units offered has been arbitrarily established by Newco, LLC, considering such matters as the state of the Company’s business development and the general condition of the industry in which it operates. The Offering price bears little relationship to the assets, net worth, or any other objective criteria of value applicable to Newco, LLC. U. Lack of Firm Underwriter The Units are offered on a “best efforts” basis by the Managing Members of Newco, LLC without compensation and on a “best efforts” basis through certain NASD registered broker-dealers, which enter into Participating Broker-Dealer Agreements with the Company. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company, or any NASD broker-dealer, will sell the maximum Units offered or any lesser amount. V. Projections: Forward Looking Information Management has prepared projections regarding Newco, LLC anticipated financial performance. The Company’s projections are hypothetical and based upon a presumed financial performance of the Company, the addition of a sophisticated and well funded marketing plan, and other factors influencing the business of Newco, LLC. The projections are based on Management’s best estimate of the probable results of operations of the Company, based on present circumstances, and have not been reviewed by Newco, LLC independent accountants. These projections are based on several assumptions, set forth therein, which Management believes are reasonable. Some assumptions upon which the projections are based, however, invariably will not materialize due the inevitable occurrence of unanticipated events and circumstances beyond Management’s control. Therefore, actual results of operations will vary from the projections, and such variances may be material. Assumptions regarding future changes in sales and revenues are necessarily speculative in nature. In addition, projections do not and cannot take into account such factors as general economic conditions, unforeseen regulatory changes, the entry into Newco, LLC market of additional competitors, the terms and conditions of future capitalization, and other risks inherent to the Company’s business. While Management believes that the projections accurately reflect possible future results of Newco, LLC operations, those results cannot be guaranteed. W. General Economic Conditions The financial success of the Company may be sensitive to adverse changes in general economic conditions in the United States, such as recession, inflation, unemployment, and interest rates. Such changing conditions could reduce demand in the marketplace for the Company’s products. Management believes that the impending growth of the market, mainstream market acceptance and the targeted product line of Newco, LLC will insulate the Company from excessive reduced demand. Nevertheless, Newco, LLC has no control over these changes. V. USE OF PROCEEDS
The Company seeks to raise minimum gross proceeds of $250,000 and maximum gross proceeds of $275,000 from the sale of Units in this Offering. The Company intends to apply these proceeds substantially as set forth herein, subject only to reallocation by Management in the best interests of the Company. A. Sale of Equity
| Category | Maximum Proceeds | Percentage of Total Proceeds | Minimum Proceeds | Percentage of Proceeds | | Proceeds from Sale of Units | $275,000 | 100% | $250,000 | 100% |
B. Corporate Application of Proceeds
| Category | Maximum Proceeds | Percentage of Total Proceeds | Minimum Proceeds | Percentage of Proceeds | | ______________ Budget | $275,000 | 100% | $250,000 | 100% |
VI. MANAGEMENT
At the present time, two individuals are actively involved in the management of the Limited Liability Company. The Member Managers are: · Steve Smith – _____________________ · Michael Jones – _____________________ Michael Jones - __________________________ (background, experience, and qualifications) Steve Smith - __________________________ (background, experience, and qualifications) VII. MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
There is no accrued compensation that is due any member of Management. Each Manager will be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred while conducting Company business. Each Manager may also be a member in the Company and as such Management reserves the right to reasonably increase their salaries assuming the business is performing profitably and Company revenues are growing on schedule. Any augmentation of these salaries will be subject to the profitability of the Business and the effect on the Business cash flows. Current and projected Management salaries for the next 12 months are: A. Steve Smith Compensation for role as a Managing Member is based on the profits of the Company when and if revenues are disbursed. B. Michael Jones Compensation for role as a Managing Member is based on the profits of the Company when and if revenues are disbursed. VIII. BOARD OF ADVISORS
The Company has established a Board of Advisors, which includes highly qualified business and industry professionals. The Board of Advisors will advise the Management team in making appropriate decisions and taking effective action. However, the Board of Advisors will not be responsible for Management decisions and has no legal or fiduciary responsibility to the Company. Currently there are four members on the Board of Advisors: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
IX. DILUTION
The purchasers of the Membership Units offered by this Memorandum will experience an immediate and substantial dilution of their investments. There are 57,200 authorized units of the Company of which 27,500 units are currently issued and outstanding. The net tangible book value per unit of the Company’s ownership was approximately $0.001 at September, 1st, 2002. Net tangible book value per unit of ownership is equal to the Company’s total tangible assets less its total liabilities, divided by the total number of outstanding units of ownership. Upon completion of this Offering, the net tangible book value for the Units, which are now outstanding, will be increased with corresponding dilution for the Units sold to investors. The following reflects the dilution to be incurred by the investors. “Dilution” is determined by subtracting the net tangible book value per Membership Unit after the Offering from the Offering price. If the expected maximum number of Units offered hereby is sold, of which there can be no assurance, there will be 57,200 Units of ownership outstanding with net tangible book value of approximately $0.001 per Unit. This represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value from $0.001 to $4.80 per Unit to existing members and an immediate dilution of from $10.00 to $4.80 per Unit to purchasers of Units in this Offering. X. CURRENT MEMBERS
The following table contains certain information as of September 5, 2001 as to the number of units beneficially owned by (i) each person known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Company’s units, (ii) each person who is a Managing Member of the Company, (iii) all persons as a group who are Managing Members and/or Officers of the Company, and as to the percentage of the outstanding units held by them on such dates and as adjusted to give effect to this Offering. Name Position Current % Post Offering % Steve Smith Managing Member 50% 26% Michael Jones Managing Member 50% 26% XI. LITIGATION
The Company is not presently a party to any material litigation, nor to the knowledge of Management is any litigation threatened against the Company, which may materially affect the business of the Company or its assets. XII. DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
The Company is offering a minimum of 25,000 and a maximum of 27,500 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, $.001 par value per unit. Upon completion of the Offering between 27,500 and 25,000 units will be outstanding. The units of ownership are equal in all respects, and upon completion of the Offering, the units will comprise the only representation of ownership that the Company will have issued and outstanding to date, upon close of the Offering. Each member is entitled to one vote for each unit held on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Units are not redeemable and do not have conversion rights. The Units currently outstanding are, and the Units to be issued upon completion of this Offering will be, fully paid and non-assessable. In the event of the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company, the assets then legally available for distribution to the members will be distributed ratably among such members in proportion to their units. Members are only entitled to profit distributions proportionate to their units of ownership when and if declared by the Managing Members out of funds legally available therefore. The Company to date has not given any such profit distributions. Future profit distribution policies are subject to the discretion of the Managing Members and will depend upon a number of factors, including among other things, the capital requirements and the financial condition of the Company. XIII. TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
The Company will act as its own transfer agent and registrar for its units of ownership. XIV. PLAN OF PLACEMENT
The Units are offered directly by the Managing Members of the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum. NASD brokers and dealers may also offer units. The Company is offering the Units on a “best efforts” basis. The Company will use its best efforts to sell the Units to investors. There can be no assurance that all or any of the Units offered, will be sold. A. Escrow of Subscription Funds Commencing on the date of this Memorandum all funds received by the Company in full payment of subscriptions for Units will be deposited in an escrow account. The Company has set a minimum offering proceeds figure of $250,000 for this Offering. The Company has established an Investment Holding Account with First Union Bank, into which the minimum offering proceeds will be placed. At least 25,000 Units must be sold for $250,000 before such proceeds will be released from the escrow account and utilized by the Company. After the minimum number of Units are sold, all subsequent proceeds from the sale of Units will be delivered directly to the Company and be available for its use. Subscriptions for Units are subject to rejection by the Company at any time. B. How to Subscribe for Units A purchaser of Units must complete, date, execute, and deliver to the Company the following documents, as applicable. All of which are included as part of the Investor Subscription Package: a) An Investor Suitability Questionnaire; b) An original signed copy of the appropriate Subscription Agreement; and c) A check payable to “Newco, LLC” in the amount of $10.00 per Unit for each Unit purchased as called for in the Subscription Agreement (minimum purchase of 5,000 Units for $5,000).
Purchasers of Units will receive an Investor Subscription Package containing an Investor Suitability Questionnaire and two copies of the Subscription Agreement. Subscribers may not withdraw subscriptions that are tendered to the Company (Florida, Georgia and Pennsylvania Residents See NASAA Legend in the front of this Memorandum for important information). XV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Each prospective investor may ask questions and receive answers concerning the terms and conditions of this offering and obtain any additional information which the Company possesses, or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense, to verify the accuracy of the information provided in this Memorandum. The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 123 Main St., Pineford Connecticut. The Phone number is (555) 555-1234 Exhibit A
Newco, LLC Business Plan <The Product or Service>
(A description of the product of service ...) The Budget
Budget Top Sheet Working Title: ______________________ Production Company: Newco, LLC Expenses
| 100 ____________ | $ __________ | | 200 ____________ | $ __________ | | 300 ____________ | $ __________ | | 400 ____________ | $ __________ |
| 500 ____________ | $ __________ | | 600 ____________ | $ __________ | | 700 ____________ | $ __________ | | 800 ____________ | $ __________ | | 900 ____________ | $ __________ | | 1000 ____________ | $ __________ | | 1100 ____________ | $ __________ | | 1200 ____________ | $ __________ | | 1300 ____________ | $ __________ | | 1400 ____________ | $ __________ |
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Other Expenses
| 2010 Legal Fees | $ __________ | | 2020 Accounting Fees | $ __________ | | 2030 Miscellaneous | |
Distribution Strategy
The Newco, LLC strategy for distribution is a simple one. Newco, LLC will strive to have its <product or service> included in the _________________. (See exhibit b for information regarding this strategy.) _____________ will allow <product or service> to be available to all the Major and Minor distributors of ______________________. Newco, LLC Competition (or Examples of other products in same category)
_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Newco, LLC Revenue Projections
Newco, LLC estimates revenues to begin to be realized in December 2003. Below are the company's Projections. Revenue based on sale of ___________. Total Projected Revenue Projected Expenses Realized Revenue To Newco, LLC $2,500,000 $75,000 $2,425,000 Risk Factors
The General unprofitability of the ___________ industry, it is important to note the risk involved with an investment in Newco, LLC. These risk factors include but are not limited to, negative reviews, changes in public taste, and general economic conditions. Exhibit B
Operating Agreement for Newco, LLC A Member-Managed Limited Liability Company A. I. Preliminary Provisions (1) Effective Date: This operating agreement of Newco, LLC, effective as of the 1 5th of August 2002 (2) Formation: This limited liability company (LLC) was formed by filing Articles of Organization, a Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document with the LLC filing office of the state of Connecticut on 3/15/2001. A copy of this organizational document has been placed in the LLC’s records book. (3) Name: The formal name of this LLC is as stated above. However, this LLC may do business under a different name by complying with the state’s fictitious or assumed business name statutes and procedures. (4) Registered Office and Agent: The registered office of this LLC and the registered agent at this address are as follows: Steve Smith 123 Main Street Pineford, Connecticut 06212 in the county of New Haven
The registered office and agent may be changed from time to time as the managing members may see fit, by filing a change of registered agent or office form with the state LLC filing office. It will not be necessary to amend this provision of the operating agreement if and when such a change is made. (5) Business Purposes: The specific business purposes and activities contemplated by the founders of this LLC at the time of initial signing of this agreement consist of the following: The Production and Distribution of ___________________________ <product or service>
It is understood that the foregoing statement of purposes shall not serve as a limitation on the powers or abilities of this LLC, which shall be permitted to engage in any and all lawful business activities. If this LLC intends to engage in business activities outside the state of its formation that require the qualification of the LLC in other states, it shall obtain such qualification before engaging in such out-of-state activities. (6) Duration of LLC: The duration of this LLC shall be December 31, 2050. Further, this LLC shall terminate when a proposal to dissolve the LLC is adopted by the managing membership of this LLC or when this LLC is otherwise terminated in accordance with law. B. II. Managing membership Provisions (1) Nonliability of Managing members: No member of this LLC shall be personally liable for the expenses, debts, obligations or liabilities of the LLC, or for claims made against it. (2) Reimbursement for Organizational Costs: Managing Managing members shall be reimbursed by the LLC for organizational expenses paid by the managing managing members. The LLC shall be authorized to elect to deduct organizational expenses and start-up expenditures ratably over a period of time as permitted by the Internal Revenue Code and as may be advised by the LLC’s tax advisor. (3) Management: This LLC shall be managed exclusively by all of its managing managing members. (4) Managing members’ Percentage Interests: A member’s percentage interest in this LLC shall be computed as a fraction, the numerator of which is the total of a member’s capital account and the denominator of which is the total of all capital accounts of all managing members. This fraction shall be expressed in this agreement as a percentage, which shall be called each member’s “percentage interest” in this LLC. (5) Managing membership Voting: Except as otherwise may be required by the Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document, other provisions of this operating agreement, or under the laws of this state, each member shall vote on any matter submitted to the managing membership for approval in proportion to the managing member’s percentage interest in this LLC. Further, unless defined otherwise for a particular provision of this operating agreement, the phrase “majority of managing members” means the vote of managing members whose combined votes equal more than 50% of the votes of all managing members in this LLC. (6) Compensation: Managing members shall not be paid as managing members of the LLC for performing any duties associated with such managing membership, including management of the LLC. Managing members may be paid, however, for any services rendered in any other capacity for the LLC, whether as officers, employees, independent contractors or otherwise. (7) Managing members’ Meetings: The LLC shall not provide for regular managing members’ meetings. However, any managing member may call a meeting by communicating his or her wish to schedule a meeting to all other managing members. Such notification may be in person or in writing, or by telephone, facsimile machine, or other form of electronic communication reasonably expected to be received by a managing member, and the other managing managing members shall then agree, either personally, in writing, or by telephone, facsimile machine or other form of electronic communication to the member calling the meeting, to meet at a mutually acceptable time and place. Notice of the business to be transacted at the meeting need not be given to managing managing members by the managing member calling the meeting, and any business may be discussed and conducted at the meeting. If all managing managing members cannot attend a meeting, it shall be postponed to a date and time when all managing members can attend, unless all managing managing members who do not attend have agreed in writing to the holding of the meeting without them. If a meeting is postponed, and the postponed meeting cannot be held either because all managing managing members do not attend the postponed meeting or the non-attending managing managing members have not signed a written consent to allow the postponed meeting to be held without them, a second postponed meeting may be held at a date and time announced at the first postponed meeting. The date and time of the second postponed meeting shall also be communicated to any managing managing members not attending the first postponed meeting. The second postponed meeting may be held without the attendance of all managing managing members as long as a majority of the percentage interests of the managing managing membership of this LLC is in attendance at the second postponed meeting. Written notice of the decisions or approvals made at this second postponed meeting shall be mailed or delivered to each non-attending member promptly after the holding of the second postponed meeting. Written minutes of the discussions and proposals presented at a managing managing members’ meeting, and the votes taken and matters approved at such meeting, shall be taken by one of the managing managing members or a person designated at the meeting. A copy of the minutes of the meeting shall be placed in the LLC’s records book after the meeting. (8) Managing membership Certificates: This LLC shall be authorized to obtain and issue certificates representing or certifying managing membership interests in this LLC. Each certificate shall show the name of the LLC, the name of the member, and state that the person named is a member of the LLC and is entitled to all the rights granted managing members of the LLC under the Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document, this operating agreement and provisions of law. Each managing membership certificate shall be consecutively numbered and signed by one or more officers of this LLC. The certificates shall include any additional information considered appropriate for inclusion by the managing members on managing membership certificates. In addition to the above information, all managing membership certificates shall bear a prominent legend on their face or reverse side stating, summarizing or referring to any transfer restrictions that apply to managing memberships in this LLC under the Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document and/or this operating agreement, and the address where a member may obtain a copy of these restrictions upon request from this LLC. The records book of this LLC shall contain a list of the names and addresses of all persons to whom certificates have been issued, show the date of issuance of each certificate, and record the date of all cancellations or transfers of managing membership certificates. C. III. Tax and Financial Provisions (1) Tax Classification of LLC: The managing members of this LLC intend that this LLC be initially classified as a partnership for federal and, if applicable, state income tax purposes. It is understood that all managing managing members may agree to change the tax treatment of this LLC by signing, or authorizing the signature of, IRS Form 8832, Entity Classification Election, and filing it with the IRS and, if applicable, the state tax department within the prescribed time limits. (2) Tax Year and Accounting Method: The tax year of this LLC shall be the calendar year. The LLC shall use the cash method of accounting. Both the tax year and the accounting period of the LLC may be changed with the consent of all managing managing members if the LLC qualifies for such change, and may be effected by the filing of appropriate forms with the IRS and state tax authorities. (3) Tax Matters Partner: If this LLC is required under Internal Revenue Code provisions or regulations, it shall designate from among its managing managing members a “tax matters partner” in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6231(a)(7) and corresponding regulations, who will fulfill this role by being the spokesperson for the LLC in dealings with the IRS as required under the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations, and who will report to the managing managing members on the progress and outcome of these dealings. (4) Annual Income Tax Returns and Reports: Within 60 days after the end of each tax year of the LLC, a copy of the LLC’s state and federal income tax returns for the preceding tax year shall be mailed or otherwise provided to each member of the LLC, together with any additional information and forms necessary for each member to complete his or her individual state and federal income tax returns. If this LLC is classified as a partnership for income tax purposes, this additional information shall include a federal (and, if applicable, state) Form K-1 (Form 1065-Partner’s Share of Income, Credits, Deductions) or equivalent income tax reporting form. This additional information shall also include a financial report, which shall include a balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the prior tax year of the LLC. (5) Bank Accounts: The LLC shall designate one or more banks or other institutions for the deposit of the funds of the LLC, and shall establish savings, checking, investment and other such accounts as are reasonable and necessary for its business and investments. One or more managing managing members of the LLC shall be designated with the consent of all managing managing members to deposit and withdraw funds of the LLC, and to direct the investment of funds from, into and among such accounts. The funds of the LLC, however and wherever deposited or invested, shall not be commingled with the personal funds of any managing members of the LLC. (6) Title to Assets: All personal and real property of this LLC shall be held in the name of the LLC, not in the names of individual managing members. D. IV. Capital Provisions (1) Capital Contributions by managing members: managing members shall make the following contributions of cash, property or services as shown next to each member’s name below. Unless otherwise noted, cash and property described below shall be paid or delivered to the LLC on or by January, 18, 2003. The percentage interest in the LLC that each managing member shall receive in return for his or her capital contribution is also indicated for each member. Managing Member Name Description of Managing Member Contribution Percentage Interest in LLC Steve Smith __________ 26% Michael Jones __________ 26% (2) Additional Contributions by Managing members: The managing managing members may agree, from time to time by unanimous vote, to require the payment of additional capital contributions by the managing members, on or by a mutually agreeable date. (3) Failure to Make Contributions: If a member fails to make a required capital contribution within the time agreed for a member’s contribution, the remaining managing managing members may, by unanimous vote, agree to reschedule the time for payment of the capital contribution by the late-paying member, setting any additional repayment terms, such as a late payment penalty, rate of interest to be applied to the unpaid balance, or other monetary amount to be paid by the delinquent member, as the remaining managing managing members decide. Alternatively, the remaining managing managing members may, by unanimous vote, agree to cancel the managing membership of the delinquent member, provided any prior partial payments of capital made by the delinquent member are refunded promptly by the LLC to the member after the decision is made to terminate the managing membership of the delinquent member. (4) No Interest on Capital Contributions: No interest shall be paid on funds or property contributed as capital to this LLC, or on funds reflected in the capital accounts of the managing managing members. (5) Capital Account Bookkeeping: A capital account shall be set up and maintained on the books of the LLC for each member. It shall reflect each member’s capital contribution to the LLC, increased by each member’s share of profits in the LLC, decreased by each member’s share of losses and expenses of the LLC, and adjusted as required in accordance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and corresponding income tax regulations. (6) Consent to Capital Contribution Withdrawals and Distributions: Managing managing members shall not be allowed to withdraw any part of their capital contributions or to receive distributions, whether in property or cash, except as otherwise allowed by this agreement and, in any case, only if such withdrawal is made with the written consent of all managing managing members. (7) Allocations of Profits and Losses: No member shall be given priority or preference with respect to other managing members in obtaining a return of capital contributions, distributions or allocations of the income, gains, losses, deductions, credits or other items of the LLC. The profits and losses of the LLC, and all items of its income, gain, loss, deduction and credit shall be allocated to managing members according to each member’s percentage interest in this LLC. (8) Allocation and Distribution of Cash to Managing members: Cash from LLC business operations, as well as cash from a sale or other disposition of LLC capital assets, may be distributed from time to time to managing members in accordance with each member’s percentage interest in the LLC, as may be decided by all of the managing managing members. (9) Allocation of Noncash Distributions: If proceeds consist of property other than cash, the managing managing members shall decide the value of the property and allocate such value among the managing members in accordance with each member’s percentage interest in the LLC. If such noncash proceeds are later reduced to cash, such cash may be distributed among the managing members as otherwise provided in this agreement. (10) Allocation and Distribution of Liquidation Proceeds: Regardless of any other provision in this agreement, if there is a distribution in liquidation of this LLC, or when any member’s interest is liquidated, all items of income and loss shall be allocated to the managing members’ capital accounts, and all appropriate credits and deductions shall then be made to these capital accounts before any final distribution is made. A final distribution shall be made to managing members only to the extent of, and in proportion to, any positive balance in each member’s capital account. E. V. Managing membership Withdrawal and Transfer Provisions (1) Withdrawal of managing members: A member may withdraw from this LLC by giving written notice to all other managing members at least 30 (thirty) days before the date the withdrawal is to be effective. (2) Restrictions on the Transfer of managing membership: A member shall not transfer his or her managing membership in the LLC unless all non-transferring managing managing members in the LLC first agree to approve the admission of the transferee into this LLC. Further, no member may encumber a part or all of his or her managing membership in the LLC by mortgage, pledge, granting of a security interest, lien or otherwise, unless the encumbrance has first been approved in writing by all other managing members of the LLC. Notwithstanding the above provision, any member shall be allowed to assign an economic interest in his or her managing membership to another person without the approval of the other managing managing members. Such an assignment shall not include a transfer of the member’s voting or management rights in this LLC, and the assignee shall not become a member of the LLC. F. VI. Dissolution Provisions (1) Events That Trigger Dissolution of the LLC: The following events shall trigger dissolution of the LLC, except as provided: (a) The death, permanent incapacity, bankruptcy, retirement, resignation or expulsion of a member, except that within 30 (thirty) days of the happening of any of these events, all remaining managing managing members of the LLC may vote to continue the legal existence of the LLC, in which case the LLC shall not dissolve; (b) The expiration of the term of existence of the LLC if such term is specified in the Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document, or this operating agreement; (c) The written agreement of all managing managing members to dissolve the LLC; (d) Entry of a decree of dissolution of the LLC under state law.
G. VII. General Provisions (1) Officers: The LLC may designate one or more officers, such as a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Persons who fill these positions need not be managing members of the LLC. Such positions may be compensated or noncompensated according to the nature and extent of the services rendered for the LLC as a part of the duties of each office. Ministerial services only as a part of any officer position will normally not be compensated, such as the performance of officer duties specified in this agreement, but any officer may be reimbursed by the LLC for out-of-pocket expenses paid by the officer in carrying out the duties of his or her office. (2) Records: The LLC shall keep at its principal business address a copy of all proceedings of managing membership meetings, as well as books of account of the LLC’s financial transactions. A list of the names and addresses of the current managing membership of the LLC also shall be maintained at this address, with notations on any transfers of managing members’ interests to non-managing members or persons being admitted into managing membership in the LLC. Copies of the LLC’s Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document, a signed copy of this operating agreement, and the LLC’s tax returns for the preceding three tax years shall be kept at the principal business address of the LLC. A statement also shall be kept at this address containing any of the following information that is applicable to this LLC: the amount of cash or a description and value of property contributed or agreed to be contributed as capital to the LLC by each member; a schedule showing when any additional capital contributions are to be made by managing members to this LLC; a statement or schedule, if appropriate, showing the rights of managing members to receive distributions representing a return of part or all of managing members’ capital contributions; and a description of, or date when, the legal existence of the LLC will terminate under provisions in the LLC’s Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or a similar organizational document, or this operating agreement.
If one or more of the above items is included or listed in this operating agreement, it will be sufficient to keep a copy of this agreement at the principal business address of the LLC without having to prepare and keep a separate record of such item or items at this address. Any member may inspect any and all records maintained by the LLC upon reasonable notice to the LLC. Copying of the LLC’s records by managing members is allowed, but copying costs shall be paid for by the requesting member. (3) All Necessary Acts: The managing managing members and officers of this LLC are authorized to perform all acts necessary to perfect the organization of this LLC and to carry out its business operations expeditiously and efficiently. The Secretary of the LLC, or other officers, or all managing managing members of the LLC, may certify to other businesses, financial institutions and individuals as to the authority of one or more managing managing members or officers of this LLC to transact specific items of business on behalf of the LLC. (4) Mediation and Arbitration of Disputes Among Managing members: In any dispute over the provisions of this operating agreement and in other disputes among the managing members, if the managing members cannot resolve the dispute to their mutual satisfaction, the matter shall be submitted to mediation. The terms and procedure for mediation shall be arranged by the parties to the dispute. If good-faith mediation of a dispute proves impossible or if an agreed-upon mediation outcome cannot be obtained by the managing members who are parties to the dispute, the dispute may be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any party may commence arbitration of the dispute by sending a written request for arbitration to all other parties to the dispute. The request shall state the nature of the dispute to be resolved by arbitration, and, if all parties to the dispute agree to arbitration, arbitration shall be commenced as soon as practical after such parties receive a copy of the written request. All parties shall initially share the cost of arbitration, but the prevailing party or parties may be awarded attorney fees, costs and other expenses of arbitration. All arbitration decisions shall be final, binding and conclusive on all the parties to arbitration, and legal judgment may be entered based upon such decision in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction to do so. (5) Entire Agreement: This operating agreement represents the entire agreement among the managing members of this LLC, and it shall not be amended, modified or replaced except by a written instrument executed by all the parties to this agreement who are current managing members of this LLC as well as any and all additional parties who became managing members of this LLC after the adoption of this agreement. This agreement replaces and supersedes all prior written and oral agreements among any and all managing members of this LLC. (6) Severability: If any provision of this agreement is determined by a court or arbitrator to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise ineffective, that provision shall be severed from the rest of this agreement, and the remaining provisions shall remain in effect and enforceable. H. VIII. SUPERCEDURE OF CONTRARY STATE LAW This Operating Agreement is intended for use by Limited Liability Companies in many states. It is the intention of the managing members that to the extent this agreement is contrary to the laws of the state in which its Articles of Organization have been filed, that the laws of that state, to the extent they are contrary to the provisions set forth herein, shall be controlling, and remaining, non-inconsistent provisions shall survive. Exhibit C
Newco, LLC Subscription Agreement Newco, LLC 123 Main Street Pineford, CT 06212 Gentlemen/Lady: You have informed the undersigned (the “Purchaser”) that Newco, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company, (the “Company”) wishes to raise a minimum of $250,000 and a maximum of $275,000 from various persons by selling up to 27,500 Membership Units of ownership, $0.001 par value (the “Units”), at a price of $10.00 per Unit. I have received, read, and understand the Limited Offering Memorandum dated September 22, 2002 (the “Memorandum”). I further understand that my rights and responsibilities as a Purchaser will be governed by the terms and conditions of this Subscription Agreement, the Memorandum and the Operating Agreement of Newco, LLC LLC. I understand that you will rely on the following information to confirm that I am an “Accredited Investor”, as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or one of 35 Non-Accredited Investors that will be allowed to purchase Units in this Offering (subject to Company approval), and that I am qualified to be a Purchaser. This Subscription Agreement is one of a number of such subscriptions for Units. By signing this Subscription Agreement, I offer to purchase and subscribe from the Company the number of Units set forth below on the terms specified herein. The Company reserves the right, in its complete discretion, to reject any subscription offer or to reduce the number of Units allotted to me. If this offer is accepted, the Company will execute a copy of this Subscription Agreement and return it to me. I understand that commencing on the date of this Memorandum all funds received by the Company in full payment of subscriptions for Units will be deposited in an Investment Holding Account. The Company has set a minimum offering proceeds figure of $250,000 for this Offering. The Company has established an Investment Holding Account with First Union Bank titled Newco, LLC Escrow Account, into which the minimum offering proceeds will be placed. At least 25,000 Units must be sold for $250,000 before such proceeds will be released from the holding account and utilized by the Company. After the minimum number of Units are sold, all proceeds from the sale of Units will be delivered directly to the Company and be available for its use. 1. Accredited Investor. I am an Accredited Investor because I qualify within one of the following categories: Please Check The Appropriate Category _____ $275,000 Net Worth. A natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse, at the time of his purchase exceeds $275,000. ______________ Purchaser’s Initials _____ $200,000/$300,000 Income. A natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 (including contributions to qualified employee benefit plans) or joint income with such person’s spouse in excess of $300,000 per year in each of the two most recent years and who reasonably expects to attain the same individual or joint levels of income (including such contributions) in the current year. _____ Director or Officer of Issuer. Any director or executive officer of the Company _____ All Equity Owners In Entity Are Accredited. An entity, (i.e. corporation, partnership, trust, IRA, etc.) in which all of the equity owners are Accredited Investors as defined herein. _____ Corporation. A corporation not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Shares offered, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000. _____ Other Accredited Investor. Any natural person or entity which qualifies as an Accredited Investor pursuant to Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Act; specify basis for qualification: ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ______One of 35 Non-Accredited Investors that may be allowed to invest in the offering 2. Representations and Warranties. I represent and warrant to the Company that: (A) I (i) have adequate means of providing for my current needs and possible contingencies and I have no need for liquidity of my investment in the Units, (ii) can bear the economic risk of losing the entire amount of my investment in Units, and (iii) have such knowledge and experience that I am capable of evaluating the relative risks and merits of this investment; (iv) the purchase of Units is consistent, in both nature and amount, with my overall investment program and financial condition. (B) The address set forth below is my true and correct residence, and I have no intention of becoming a resident of any other state or jurisdiction. (C) I have not utilized the services of a “Purchaser Representative” (as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) because I am a sophisticated, experienced investor, capable of determining and understanding the risks and merits of this investment. ______________ Purchaser’s Initials (D) I have received and read, and am familiar with the Offering Documents, including the Memorandum, Subscription Agreement, and Operating Agreement of the Company. All documents, records and books pertaining to the Company and the Units requested by me, including all pertinent records of the Company, financial and otherwise, have been made available or delivered to me. (E) I have had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company’s officers and representatives concerning the Company’s affairs generally and the terms and conditions of my proposed investment in the Units. (F) I understand the risks implicit in the business of the Company. Among other things, I understand that there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining the funds necessary for its success. If only a fraction of the maximum amount of the Offering is raised, the Company may not be able to expand as rapidly as anticipated, and proceeds from this Offering may not be sufficient for the Company’s long term needs. (G) Other than as set forth in the Memorandum, no person or entity has made any representation or warranty whatsoever with respect to any matter or thing concerning the Company and this Offering, and I am purchasing the Units based solely upon my own investigation and evaluation. (H) I understand that no Units have been registered under the Securities Act, nor have they been registered pursuant to the provisions of the securities or other laws of applicable jurisdictions. (I) The Units for which I subscribe are being acquired solely for my own account, for investment and are not being purchased with a view to or for their resale or distribution. In order to induce the Company to sell Units to me, the Company will have no obligation to recognize the ownership, beneficial or otherwise, of the Units by anyone but me. (J) I am aware of the following: (i) The Units are a speculative investment which involves a high degree of risk; and (ii) My investment in the Units is not readily transferable; it may not be possible for me to liquidate my investment. (iii) The financial statements of the Company have merely been compiled, and have not been reviewed or audited. (iv) There are substantial restrictions on the transferability of the Units registered under the Securities Act; and
______________ Purchaser’s Initials (v) No federal or state agency has made any finding or determination as to the fairness of the Units for public investment nor any recommendation or endorsement of the Units; (K) Except as set forth in the Memorandum, none of the following information has ever been represented, guaranteed, or warranted to me expressly or by implication, by any broker, the Company, or agents or employees of the foregoing, or by any other person: (i) The appropriate or exact length of time that I will be required to hold the Units; (ii) The percentage of profit and/or amount or type of consideration, profit, or loss to be realized, if any, as a result of an investment in the Units; or (iii) That the past performance or experience of the Company, or associates, agents, affiliates, or employees of the Company or any other person, will in any way indicate or predict economic results in connection with the purchase of Units; (iv) The amount of dividends or distributions that the Company will make;
(L) I have not distributed the Memorandum to anyone, no other person has used the Memorandum, and I have made no copies of the Memorandum; and (M) I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its managers, directors, and representatives from and against any and all liability, damage, cost or expense, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred on account of or arising out of: (i) Any inaccuracy in the declarations, representations, and warranties set forth above; (ii) The disposition of any of the Units by me which is contrary to the foregoing declarations, representations, and warranties; and (iii) Any action, suit or proceeding based upon (1) the claim that said declarations, representations, or warranties were inaccurate or misleading or otherwise cause for obtaining damages or redress from the Company; or (2) the disposition of any of the Units.
(N) By entering into this Subscription Agreement, I acknowledge that the Company is relying on the truth and accuracy of my representations. The foregoing representation and warranties are true and accurate as of the date hereof, shall be true and accurate as of the date of the delivery of the funds to the Company and shall survive such delivery. If, in any respect, such representations and warranties are not true and accurate prior to delivery of the funds, I will give written notice of the fact to the Company, specifying which representations and warranties are not true and accurate and the reasons therefor. ______________ Purchaser’s Initials 3. Transferability. I understand that I may sell or otherwise transfer my Units only if registered under the Securities Act or I provide the Company with an opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company to the effect that such sale or other transfer may be made in absence of registration under the Securities Act. I have no right to cause the Company to register the Units. Any certificates or other documents representing my Units will contain a restrictive legend reflecting this restriction, and stop transfer instructions will apply to my Units. 4. Indemnification. I understand the meaning and legal consequences of the representations and warranties contained in Paragraph 2 hereof, and I will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, and representatives involved in the offer or sale of the Units to me, as well as each of the managers and representatives, employees and agents and other controlling persons of each of them, from and against any and all loss, damage or liability due to or arising out of a breach of any representation or warranty of mine contained in this Subscription Agreement. 5. Revocation. I will not cancel, terminate or revoke this Subscription Agreement or any agreement made by me hereunder and this Subscription Agreement shall survive my death or disability. 6. Termination of Agreement. If this subscription is rejected by the Company, then this Subscription Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force and effect, no party shall have any rights against any other party hereunder, and the Company shall promptly return to me the funds delivered with this Subscription Agreement. 7. Miscellaneous. (a) This Subscription Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive law of the State of Connecticut. (b) This Subscription Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and may be amended only in writing and executed by all parties. (c) By Purchasing the Units in Newco, LLC I hereby agree to the terms and provisions of the Operating Agreement of the LLC – as included in this Memorandum as Exhibit B. I have hereby read and understand the Operating Agreement and understand how an LLC functions as a corporate entity. 8. Ownership Information. Please print here the total number of Units to be purchased, and the exact name(s) in which the Units will be registered. Total Units:_________________ Name(s):_____________________________________________________________ _____ Single Person _____ Husband and Wife, as community property _____ Joint Tenants (with right of survivorship) _____ Tenants in Common _____ A Married Person as separate property _____ Corporation or other organization ______________ Purchaser’s Initials _____ A Partnership _____ Trust _____ IRA _____ Tax-Qualified Retirement Plan (i) Trustee(s)/ Custodian_________________________________________ (ii) Trust Date_________________________________________________ (iii) Name of Trust_____________________________________________ (iv) For the Benefit of___________________________________________
_____ Other:________________________________________________________ (please explain) Social Security or Tax I.D.#:____________________________________________ Residence Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Street Address _____________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Mailing Address: (Complete only if different from residence) _____________________________________________________________________ Street Address (If P.O.Box, include address for surface delivery if different than residence) _____________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Phone Numbers Home: (_______)_____________________ Business: (_______)___________________ Facsimile: (_______)___________________ ______________ Purchaser’s Initials 9. Date and Signatures. Dated ______________________________, 2001. Signatures Purchaser Name (Print) ____________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________ ____________________________ (Each co-owner or joint owner must sign - Names must be signed exactly as listed under “Purchaser Name”) ACCEPTED: Newco, LLC By:________________________________ Dated:______________________, 2002 Steve Smith President ______________ Purchaser’s Initials Exhibit D
Newco, LLC Investor Suitability Questionnaire To: Prospective purchasers of LLC Membership Units offered by Newco, LLC (the “Company”). The Purpose of this Questionnaire is to solicit certain information regarding your financial status to determine whether you are an “Accredited Investor,” as defined under applicable federal and state securities laws, and otherwise meet the suitability criteria established by the Company for purchasing Units. This questionnaire is not an offer to sell securities. Your answers will be kept as confidential as possible. You agree, however, that this Questionnaire may be shown to such persons as the Company deems appropriate to determine your eligibility as an Accredited Investor or to ascertain your general suitability for investing in the Units. Please answer all questions completely and execute the signature page A. Personal 1. Name:___________________________________________________ 2. Address of Principal Residence:_________________________________ ___________________________________________ County:__________ 3. Residence Telephone: (______)_____________________ 4. Where are you registered to vote?________________________________ 5. Your driver’s license is issued by the following state:_________________ 6. Other Residences or Contacts: Please identify any other state where you own a residence, are registered to vote, pay income taxes, hold a driver’s license or have any other contacts, and describe your connection with such state: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 7. Please send all correspondence to: (1)_____ Residence Address (as set forth in item A-2) (2)_____ Business Address (as set forth in item B-1)
8. Date of Birth:_________________________________________________ 9. Citizenship:___________________________________________________ 10. Social Security or Tax I.D. #:_____________________________________
B. Occupations and Income 1. Occupation:____________________________________________ (a) Business Address:_________________________________ __________________________________________________ (b) Business Telephone Number: (______)_________________
2. Gross income during each of the last two years exceeded: (1)_____$250,000 (2)_____$50,000 (3)_____$100,000 (4)_____$200,000
3. Joint gross income with spouse during each of the last two years exceeded $300,000 (1)_____Yes (2)_____No
4. Estimated gross income during current year exceeds: (1)_____$250,000 (2)_____$50,000 (3)_____$100,000 (4)_____$200,000
5. Estimated joint gross income with spouse during current year exceeds $300,000 (1)_____Yes (2)_____No
C. Net Worth 1. Current net worth or joint net worth with spouse (note that “net worth” includes all of the assets owned by you and your spouse in excess of total liabilities, including the fair market value, less any mortgage, of your principal residence.) (1)_____$50,000-$100,000 (2)_____$100,000-$250,000 (3)_____$250,000-$250,000 (4)_____$250,000-$750,000 (5)_____$750,000-$275,000 (6)_____over $275,000
2. Current value of liquid assets (cash, freely marketable securities, cash surrender value of life insurance policies, and other items easily convertible into cash) is sufficient to provide for current needs and possible personal contingencies: (1)_____Yes (2)_____No
D. Affiliation with the Company Are you a director or executive officer of the Company? (1)_____Yes (2)_____No
E. Investment Percentage of Net Worth If you expect to invest at least $150,000 in Units, does your total purchase price exceed 10% of your net worth at the time of sale, or joint net worth with your spouse. (1)_____Yes (2)_____No
F. Consistent Investment Strategy Is this investment consistent with your overall investment strategy? (1)_____Yes (2)_____No
G. Prospective Investor’s Representations The information contained in this Questionnaire is true and complete, and the undersigned understands that the Company and its counsel will rely on such information for the purpose of complying with all applicable securities laws as discussed above. The undersigned agrees to notify the Company promptly of any change in the foregoing information which may occur prior to any purchase by the undersigned of securities from the Company. Prospective Investor: __________________________________ Date:________________, 2003 Signature __________________________________ Signature (of joint purchase if purchase is to be made as joint tenants or as tenants in common)
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