Registration Statement
As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 16,
2005.
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-4
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California
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7372
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94-2862863
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
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(Primary
Standard Industrial
Classification
Number)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
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100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s
principal executive offices)
Robert
O'Callahan
Chief
Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
agent
for service)
COPIES
TO:
Thomas
W. Kellerman, Esq.
William
A. Myers, Esq.
Morgan,
Lewis & Bockius LLP
One
Market Street, Spear Street Tower
San
Francisco, California 94105
(415)
442-1000
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon
as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective and the
effective time of the merger of the registrant with and into a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the registrant, as described in the Agreement of Merger included
as Annex A to the proxy statement/prospectus forming a part of this registration
statement and incorporated herein by reference.
If
the
securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with
the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General
Instruction G, check the following box. o
If
this
Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to
Rule
462(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”),
check the following box and list the Securities Act Registration Statement
number of the earlier effective Registration Statement for the same offering.
o
If
this
Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective Registration Statement for the
same
offering. o
The
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates
as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file
a
further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said
Section 8(a), may determine.
CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title
of Each Class of
Securities
to be Registered
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Amount
to be
Registered
(1)
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Proposed
Maximum
Offering
Price
Per
Share
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Proposed
Maximum Aggregate Offering
Price
(2)
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Amount
of
Registration
Fee
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Common
Stock, par value $0.001 per share
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N/A
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$
59,008,000.00
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$
6,313.86
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(1)
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Based
on the number of shares of Broadcaster, Inc. ("IMSI Delaware") common
stock to be issued in connection with the merger, calculated as the
number
of outstanding shares of common stock of
IMSI.
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(2) |
Estimated
solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration
fee
required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act, and calculated pursuant
to
Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act. Pursuant to Rule 457(f)(1)
under the
Securities Act, the proposed maximum aggregate offering price of
the
registrant’s common stock was calculated in accordance with Rule 457(c)
under the Securities Act as: $0.992, the average of the bid and ask
prices
per share of IMSI common stock for the five business days prior to
December 16, 2005, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board, multiplied
by
29,830,877, the number of shares of IMSI common stock computed as
described in Note (1).
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The
information in this proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be
changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement
filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission of which this proxy
statement/prospectus is a part becomes effective. This proxy
statement/prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not
soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or
sale
is not permitted.
SUBJECT
TO COMPLETION, DATED DECEMBER 16,
2005.
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
REINCORPORATION
AND OTHER PROPOSALS - YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc. (“IMSI”) is proposing to reincorporate IMSI in the
State of Delaware. Through the reincorporation, the state of incorporation
of
IMSI would be changed from California to Delaware. To accomplish the
reincorporation, IMSI has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger providing
for the merger of IMSI with and into Broadcaster, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of IMSI that has recently been formed pursuant to the Delaware
General Corporation Law, or DGCL, for this purpose. IMSI's name as a result
of
the reincorporation will become Broadcaster, Inc. IMSI before the
reincorporation is sometimes referred to as IMSI California and IMSI after
the
reincorporation is sometimes referred to as IMSI, Broadcaster or IMSI
Delaware.
The
Board
of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to reincorporate in the State of Delaware. Delaware law provides
well-established principles of corporate governance. The directors believe
that
Delaware law will provide greater efficiency, predictability and flexibility
in
IMSI's legal affairs than is presently available under California law. Finally,
the Board of Directors believes that the reincorporation will help IMSI continue
to attract and retain the most capable individuals available to serve as its
directors and officers.
The
IMSI board of directors approved the reincorporation and recommends that IMSI
shareholders vote FOR the proposal to reincorporate in
Delaware.
IMSI
is
also seeking authority to effectuate a reverse one for two stock split of IMSI
common stock. The principal reason for a reverse stock split is would be to
increase the per share trading price of IMSI common stock. The Board of
Directors and management of IMSI believe it is important to maintain a strong
stock price to heighten interest in IMSI in the financial community and
potentially broaden the pool of investors that may consider investing in IMSI
which could increase the trading volume and liquidity of our common stock.
If
the
reverse stock split is approved, the Board will decide whether to effectuate
the
split based on its determination of the best interests of IMSI, taking into
consideration the factors above. If approved and the Board determines that
the
reverse stock split is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders,
it is
anticipated that the reverse stock split would be effectuated in connection
with
the reincorporation.
The
IMSI board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote FOR the proposal
to authorize the board to effectuate the reverse stock
split.
In
addition to the reincorporation proposal and reverse stock split, an amendment
of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") that will result
in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the Option Plan
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split), will be
considered at the special meeting
The
IMSI board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote FOR the proposal
to amend the Option Plan.
Following
the reincorporation, IMSI plans to acquire AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
(“AccessMedia”) in a merger. The Board of Directors of IMSI believes that the
combined company can become a market-leading provider of online media. The
acquisition will combine AccessMedia’s rights to “virtual set top box”
technology and online media content libraries, and Internet marketing experience
with IMSI’s strong balance sheet and experienced public company management.
Because it is anticipated that the AccessMedia Acquisition will be completed
promptly following completion of the reincorporation, the attached Proxy
Statement provides detailed information regarding AccessMedia and the terms
of
the acquisition.
The
Internet media industry continues to gather momentum. It is becoming clear
that
much of the interest in Internet media companies spawned in the late 1990s
is
being validated by the growth in Internet-based offerings and usage. The reach
and scale of the Internet coupled with user acceptance of the Internet as a
platform for media delivery, has led to a number of highly successful companies.
Further, the proliferation of broadband access and media delivery devices has
made Internet-based media offerings accessible and affordable to
all.
AccessMedia’s
technology revolves around its rights to "virtual set top box" software. This
virtual set top box delivers an Internet-based, multi-channel offering of
content and entertainment as viewers increasingly demand -- what, where and
when
they want. The virtual set top box, offered by AccessMedia, accessible at
www.accessmedia.tv,
allow
viewers to search, access and organize the growing volumes of high quality
content existing on the Internet. These capabilities span AccessMedia’s
proprietary media library, media under license, and media readily available
on
the Internet.
The
crisp
signals available by virtue of the virtual set top box offered by AccessMedia
and widespread broadband adoption equates to an experience similar to that
of
cable television, with a broader choice of content and greater flexibility.
People more and more utilize their computer to access media content and
entertainment. The virtual set top box offered by AccessMedia combines content,
quality and interactivity, in a format as simple to use as television. Viewers
increasingly seek to control their experience - content, timing, and
advertising. The virtual set top box available from AccessMedia allows a viewer
to customize his view to accommodate his specific tastes, including channel
preferences and parental controls. Importantly, advertisers recognize the
benefits from a viewer choosing his environment - one where only relevant and
interesting advertising is selected. Further, the interactive nature of online
media delivery allows a viewer to give real-time feedback on a variety of topics
and immediately change his view to best suit his preferences.
AccessMedia
is led by Internet entrepreneurs Nolan Quan, Sanger Robinson, Bruce K. Mulhfeld,
and Robert Gould and their team of experienced Internet experts. Since the
inception of the Internet, this team has been one of the foremost innovators
of
technologies, marketing, and advertising strategies for Internet-based consumer
media offerings, and until now this team has operated in a private company
environment. Additionally, this team has been a leader in providing web site
development, traffic, database management, and hosting for many of the largest
worldwide media companies. With the broad acceptance of the Internet and the
belief that the Internet will become the principal method by which media is
delivered, this team has agreed to bring AccessMedia, its related technologies,
marketing strategies, advertising strategies, and content, into
IMSI.
IMSI
believes that the AccessMedia acquisition offers a unique opportunity to enter
into the highly scalable Internet media industry. The underlying growth in
the
Internet media industry, coupled with AccessMedia’s high margin product
offerings, innovative marketing strategies and exceptional management team,
should combine to provide IMSI with substantial growth and profit opportunities,
creating significant shareholder value. IMSI expects this substantial revenue
growth and positive cash flow to begin almost immediately after the AccessMedia
launch. Additionally, AccessMedia’s content and entertainment offerings can be
readily adapted for changing user preferences, which should result in low
customer acquisition costs and long-term recurring revenue streams.
IMSI
and
AccessMedia have entered into a merger agreement. Under the terms of that
agreement, upon completion of the merger IMSI will issue 29,000,000 shares
of
common stock of IMSI (before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split) to AccessMedia stockholders, representing approximately 49.3% of the
outstanding shares of IMSI. Following the closing, IMSI may issue up to an
additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving effect to the reverse one for two
stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders if AccessMedia achieves certain revenue
milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to certain extensions as provided
in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement), representing approximately 68.2% in the
aggregate to be held by former AccessMedia stockholders.
AccessMedia
stockholders will be entitled to receive 1.16 share of common stock of IMSI
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split) for each share
of
AccessMedia common stock held by them at the effective time of the merger and
up
to 2.56 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect to the reverse
one
for two stock split) for each share of AccessMedia common stock held by them
if
AccessMedia achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008
(subject to certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement).
IMSI
intends to effectuate the merger of IMSI and AccessMedia after the
reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware. If the reincorporation is not approved,
the
Board of Directors of IMSI intends to restructure the AccessMedia Acquisition
in
order to complete it another way. However, we cannot assure you that these
efforts would be successful. The obligations of AccessMedia and IMSI to complete
the merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of several conditions.
More
information about AccessMedia, IMSI, Broadcaster and the merger is contained
in
this proxy statement.
The
IMSI board of directors approved the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the
acquisition of AccessMedia. Under Delaware law, if the reincorporation is
approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition, the IMSI
shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the AccessMedia
Acquisition.
In
addition to the reincorporation proposal and reverse stock split, an amendment
of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") that will result
in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the Option Plan
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split), will be
considered at the special meeting
The
reincorporation proposal, reverse stock split and amendment to the Option Plan
will be voted on at the special meeting of IMSI shareholders on
[January _____, 2006], at 10 A.M., local time, at
[_____________________________], California.
We
encourage you to read this proxy statement/prospectus, including the section
entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page before
voting.
Your
vote is very important, regardless of the number of shares you
own.
Whether
or not you plan to attend the special meeting of shareholders of IMSI, please
take the time to vote by completing and mailing the enclosed proxy card or
voting instruction card and returning it in the pre-addressed postage pre-paid
envelope provided as soon as possible. Returning the proxy card does not deprive
you of your right to attend the special meeting of IMSI and to vote your shares
in person.
I
enthusiastically support the proposals and join IMSI’s board of directors in
recommending that you vote FOR the aforementioned proposals.
Sincerely,
Martin
Wade, III
Chief
Executive Officer
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission
has
approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued under this proxy
statement/prospectus or determined whether this proxy statement/prospectus
is
truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
This
proxy statement is dated December [__], 2005, and is first being mailed to
shareholders on or about December [__], 2005.
The
following Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders was sent by IMSI on December
[___________], 2005:
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415
878-4000
NOTICE
OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To
Be Held on January [_______],
2006
TO
THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF INTERNATIONAL MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.:
Notice
is
hereby given that a special meeting of shareholders of International
Microcomputer Software, Inc., a California corporation ("IMSI"), will be held
January [_____], 2006, at 10 A.M., local time, at
[_____________________________], California, for the following
purposes:
1. to
consider and vote on a proposal to change the state of incorporation of IMSI
from California to Delaware by merging IMSI with and into Broadcaster, Inc.,
a
wholly owned subsidiary of IMSI that is incorporated under the laws of Delaware,
referred to as the Reincorporation Proposal, which reincorporation will cause
certain changes to IMSI's articles of incorporation and by-laws including a
name
change to Broadcaster, Inc., all of which is more fully set out in the
accompanying proxy statement;
2. to
authorize the IMSI Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse one for two stock
split of the IMSI common stock;
3. to
approve an amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan that will result
in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the plan (before
giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split);
4. to
approve any adjournments of the meeting to another time or place, as necessary
or appropriate in the judgment of the proxy holders; and
5. to
transact any other business as may properly come before the meeting or any
adjournments or postponements thereof.
Included
herein is a proxy statement that describes in more detail the matters to be
considered at the special meeting, including the reincorporation.
The
IMSI
board of directors has fixed the close of business on [________ __], 2005 as
the
record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and
to
vote at, this special meeting and any adjournment or postponement. Only holders
of IMSI common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled
to
vote at the meeting. For ten days prior to the meeting, a complete list of
shareholders who are entitled to vote at the meeting will be available for
examination by any shareholder, for any purpose relating to the meeting, during
ordinary business hours at IMSI’s principal office located at 100 Rowland Way,
Novato, CA 94945. Shareholders attending the meeting whose shares are held
in
the name of a broker or other nominee should bring with them a proxy or letter
from that firm confirming their ownership of shares.
We
cannot
complete the reincorporation unless a quorum is present at the special meeting
and the Reincorporation Proposal receives a majority of shares of IMSI common
stock outstanding as of the record date for the special meeting. We cannot
complete the other proposals unless a quorum is present at the special meeting
and the other proposals are approved by the requisite number of shares of IMSI
common stock outstanding as of the record date for the special meeting.
By
order
of the Board of Directors,
Robert
O’Callahan
Chief
Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Novato,
California
December
[__], 2005
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
This
document incorporates important business and financial information about IMSI
from documents that IMSI has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and that have not been included in or delivered with this document. Also, please
see “Where You Can Find More Information” on page of
this
proxy statement/prospectus.
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc., which we refer to as IMSI, will provide you with
copies of documents relating to IMSI that are incorporated by reference in
this
proxy statement/prospectus, without charge, upon written or oral request
to:
INTERNATIONAL
MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, INC.
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
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The
incorporated information also is available to investors via IMSI’s website,
www.imsisoft.com.
Information included in IMSI’s website is not incorporated by reference in this
proxy statement/prospectus.
In
order
for you to receive timely delivery of the documents in advance of the IMSI
special meeting, we should receive your request for additional information
no
later than [_______ __], 2005.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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1
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REINCORPORATION
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2
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
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3
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE OPTION PLAN AMENDMENT
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4
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
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4
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
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6
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SUMMARY
OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
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8
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SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS
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8
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SUMMARY
OF THE REINCORPORATION
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8
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The
Companies Involved in the Reincorporation
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9
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Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Reincorporation
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10
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Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reincorporation
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10
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SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
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10
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Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reverse Stock Split
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10
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SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION PLAN
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11
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Required
Stockholder Approval for the Amendment to the Option Plan
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11
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SUMMARY
OF THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
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11
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The
Companies That Are the Subject of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
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11
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Effect
on IMSI Capital Stock
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12
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Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Requirements of AccessMedia
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12
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Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
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13
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Voting
Agreements for Election of IMSI Directors
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13
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Approval
of the IMSI Board of Directors
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13
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Opinion
of IMSI’s Financial Advisor
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13
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Interests
of Deson & Co.
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14
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Interests
of IMSI's Financial Advisor
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14
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Conditions
to Completion of the AccessMedia Acquisition
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14
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Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc.
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15
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Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
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15
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Termination
Fee and Expenses
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16
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Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
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16
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Appraisal
Rights
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16
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Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
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16
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Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
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SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR IMSI
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18
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SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR ACCESSMEDIA
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20
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SUMMARY
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
DATA
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21
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COMPARATIVE
PER SHARE INFORMATION
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IMSI
Market Price and Dividend Information
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AccessMedia
Market Price and Dividend Information
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RISK
FACTORS
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24
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Risks
Related to the Reincorporation
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24
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Risks
Related to the AccessMedia Acquisition
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25
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Risks
Related to IMSI's Business
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28
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Risks
Related to AccessMedia's Business
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28
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SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS
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Date,
Time and Place of Meeting
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35
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Record
Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Outstanding Shares
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35
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Purpose
of the IMSI Special Meeting of Stockholders
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35
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Quorum;
Abstentions; Broker Non-Votes
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35
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Voting
by IMSI Directors and Executive Officers
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36
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Votes
Required
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36
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Solicitation
of Proxies
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36
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Voting
of Proxies
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37
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Revocability
of Proxies
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37
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Recommendations
of the IMSI Board of Directors
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37
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PROPOSAL
NO. 1 - REINCORPORATION IN DELAWARE
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39
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The
Reincorporation
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39
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Principal
Reasons for the Reincorporation
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40
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Certain
Possible Disadvantages
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40
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Proposal
41
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Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations
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41
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
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41
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CERTAIN
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE
LAW
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42
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PROPOSAL
NO. 2: REVERSE ONE FOR TWO STOCK SPLIT
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51
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Reverse
Stock Split
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51
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
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54
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PROPOSAL
NO. 3: AMENDMENT OF THE 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN
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55
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Stock
Option Amendment
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55
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
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56
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THE
ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
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57
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Background
of the Acquisition
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57
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Recommendations
of IMSI’s Board of Directors
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59
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IMSI’s
Reasons for the Merger
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60
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Opinion
of Deson & Co.
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62
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Interests
of Deson & Co. in the Merger
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68
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Interests
of Baytree Capital in the Merger
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68
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Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
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68
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Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
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69
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Appraisal
Rights
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70
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Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
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70
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THE
ACCESSMEDIA MERGER AGREEMENT
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71
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The
Merger
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71
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Completion
and Effectiveness of the Merger
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73
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Treatment
of IMSI Capital Stock
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73
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Representations
and Warranties
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73
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Indemnification
and Escrow Fund
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76
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Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Obligations of AccessMedia
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76
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Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
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77
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Employee
Benefits for AccessMedia Employees
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77
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Conditions
to Completion of the Merger
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77
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Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc.
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79
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Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
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79
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Termination
Fee; Expenses
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80
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Amendment
and Waiver
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80
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The
Voting Agreements
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80
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UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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83
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NOTES
TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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88
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IMSI
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
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92
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ACCESSMEDIA
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
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94
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EXPERTS
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94
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LEGAL
MATTERS
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95
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PROPOSALS
OF SHAREHOLDERS
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95
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WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
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Annex
A -
Reincorporation Agreement
Annex
B -
Certificate of Incorporation of IMSI Delaware
Annex
C -
Bylaws of IMSI Delaware
Annex
D -
AccessMedia Agreement and Plan of Merger
Annex
E -
Form of Voting Agreements
Annex
F -
Form of Joint Operating Agreement
Annex
G -
Opinion of Deson & Co.
Annex
H -
Financial Statements of AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In
this
document we have made forward-looking statements in reliance upon the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These
statements are based on our estimates and assumptions and are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements
about the consummation of the pending reincorporation and AccessMedia
acquisition (see, for example, the information under the following captions:
“Summary - Summary of the Reincorporation,” “Reincorporation in Delaware -
Principal Reasons for the Reincorporation,” "Reincorporation in Delaware -
Certain Possible Disadvantages,” “The AccessMedia Acquisition - Opinion of
IMSI’s Financial Advisor,” “Summary - Summary of the AccessMedia Acquisition,”
“The AccessMedia Acquisition - IMSI’s Reasons for the Merger” and “The
AccessMedia Acquisition - Opinion of IMSI’s Financial Advisor”). Forward-looking
statements also include those preceded or followed by the words “anticipates,”
“believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “targets” or similar expressions.
For each of these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995.
Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of performance. The future results of the combined
company could be affected by subsequent events and could differ materially
from
those expressed in the forward-looking statements. If future events and actual
performance differ from our assumptions, our actual results could vary
significantly from the performance projected in the forward-looking statements.
Except for ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the
federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to disclose any revisions
to
any forward-looking statements or to report events or circumstances after the
date of this document.
You
should understand that any number of factors could cause those results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including
the
following factors:
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risk that the reincorporation might not be completed in a timely
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risk that the AccessMedia Acquisition might not be completed in a
timely
manner or at all;
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of IMSI management’s attention;
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risk of a material adverse effect on IMSI;
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Before
making your decision regarding the reincorporation, you should be aware that
the
occurrence of the events described above, described under "Risk Factors"
beginning on page of
this
proxy statement/prospectus and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus
could adversely affect the business, operating results or financial conditions
contemplated by such forward looking statements.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REINCORPORATION
Q: Why
am I receiving this document?
A: IMSI
is
proposing to reincorporate IMSI in the State of Delaware. Through the
reincorporation, the state of incorporation of IMSI would be changed from
California to Delaware. To accomplish the reincorporation, IMSI has entered
into
an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Reincorporation Agreement") providing
for
the merger of IMSI with and into Broadcaster, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of
IMSI that has recently been formed pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation
Law, or DGCL, for this purpose. A copy of the Reincorporation Agreement is
attached to this document as Annex A and incorporated herein by reference.
You
should carefully read this document.
In
order
for the reincorporation to be completed, IMSI shareholders holding a majority
of
the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock must vote to adopt the
Reincorporation Agreement and approve the reincorporation.
IMSI
will
hold a special meeting of its shareholders to seek this approval. This document
contains important information about the reincorporation and the special meeting
of IMSI’s shareholders. You should read it carefully. The enclosed voting
materials allow you to vote your shares of IMSI common stock without attending
the special meeting of shareholders.
If
the
reincorporation proposal is approved and IMSI is reincorporated in Delaware
as
Broadcaster, it is anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation ACCM
Acquisition Corp. and Broadcaster will acquire AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
("AccessMedia") under the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement which is
described in detail in this document, and as a result the business of
Broadcaster will include the business of AccessMedia. A copy of the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement is attached to this document as Annex D. You should carefully
read this document.
For
specific information regarding the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, see “The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement” beginning on page of
this
document.
Q: What
will happen in the reincorporation?
A: Pursuant
to the terms of the Reincorporation Agreement, IMSI will merge with and into
Broadcaster, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IMSI that has recently been
formed pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law, or DGCL, for this
purpose. IMSI before the merger is sometimes referred to as IMSI California
and
IMSI after the merger is sometimes referred to as IMSI, Broadcaster or IMSI
Delaware. IMSI's name after the merger will be changed to Broadcaster, Inc.
When
the reincorporation becomes effective, each share of IMSI California's common
stock will become one share of Broadcaster common stock.
Q: Why
is IMSI proposing to reincorporate in Delaware?
A: The
Board
of Directors has determined that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to reincorporate in the State of Delaware. Delaware law provides
well-established principles of corporate governance. The directors believe
that
Delaware law will provide greater efficiency, predictability and flexibility
in
IMSI's legal affairs than is presently available under California law. Finally,
the Board of Directors believes that the reincorporation will help IMSI continue
to attract and retain the most capable individuals available to serve as its
directors and officers.
Q: What
will be the effect on IMSI shareholders if the reincorporation occurs?
A: Following
the closing, every share of IMSI California common stock will be combined into
and become one share of IMSI Delaware common stock and the rights and privileges
of the IMSI Delaware stockholders will be governed by Delaware law, some of
the
difference of which are explained later in this document. Under Delaware law,
if
the reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia
Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the
AccessMedia Acquisition and will not be entitled to appraisal rights in
connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Q: Will
I be entitled to vote on the Reincorporation Agreement and the
reincorporation?
A: Yes.
IMSI
will hold a special meeting of its shareholders to seek this approval. This
document contains important information about the reincorporation and the
special meeting of IMSI’s shareholders. You should read it carefully. The
enclosed voting materials allow you to vote your shares of IMSI common stock
without attending the special meeting of shareholders.
Q: Will
I have appraisal rights if I dissent from the
reincorporation?
A: No,
you
will not have appraisal rights. California law does not provide for appraisal
rights in such situations.
Q: When
do you expect the reincorporation to be completed?
A: We
are
working toward completing the reincorporation as quickly as practicable after
the special meeting of shareholders. We currently expect to complete the
reincorporation in the first quarter of 2006. However, we cannot predict the
exact timing of the completion of the reincorporation.
Q: Where
will the shares of IMSI common stock be quoted?
A: IMSI
common stock will continue to be quoted on The OTC Bulletin Board under the
symbol “IMSI.OB.” Upon approval of the reincorporation, IMSI will submit an
application to effectuate a symbol change from "IMSI.OB" to a symbol reflecting
the name "Broadcaster, Inc."
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
Q: What
will happen in the one for two reverse stock split?
A: If
the
Board of directors determined that it is in the best interests of IMSI and
its
shareholders, when the reverse stock split is effectuated, every two shares
of
IMSI common stock will be combined into and become one share of common
stock.
Q: Why
is IMSI seeking authorization to effectuate the reverse stock
split?
A: The
Board
of Directors and management of IMSI believe it important to maintain a strong
stock price to heighten interest in IMSI in the financial community and
potentially broaden the pool of investors that may consider investing in IMSI
which could increase the trading volume and liquidity of our common stock.
Q: What
if I do not have an even number of shares?
A: Shareholders
who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares will, upon
surrender of their certificate representing such shares, be entitled to a cash
payment in lieu thereof using a per share price equal to the average closing
prices of IMSI common stock during the twenty (20) trading days ending on the
trading day immediately prior to the date on which the reverse split becomes
effective.
Q: How
do I exchange my certificate?
A: As
soon
as practicable after the effective time of the reverse stock split, a letter
of
transmittal will be sent to shareholders of record as of the effective time
for
purposes of surrendering to the exchange agent certificates representing
pre-reverse stock split shares in exchange for certificates representing
post-reverse stock split shares in accordance with the procedures set forth
in
the letter of transmittal. No new certificates will be issued to a shareholder
until such shareholder has surrendered such shareholder’s outstanding
certificate(s), together with the properly completed and executed letter of
transmittal, to the exchange agent. Shareholders who do not have stock
certificates for surrender and exchange will have their accounts automatically
adjusted in order to reflect the number of shares of common stock they hold
as a
consequence of the reverse stock split.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE OPTION PLAN AMENDMENT
Q: What
will happen in the amendment to the Option Plan?
A: The
number of shares for which options may be granted under the Option Plan will
be
increased by an additional six million five hundred thousand (6,500,000) shares
(before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or three million
two
hundred fifty thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect to the reverse
1-for-2 stock split) of common stock.
Q: Why
is IMSI proposing to amend the Option Plan?
A: The
Board
of Directors deems it is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders
to
increase the number of shares for which options may be granted under the Option
Plan for the purpose of continuing to provide stock options to employees,
directors and other valued contributors to IMSI and to attract and retain highly
qualified employees.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
Q: Why
am I receiving information regarding the acquisition of AccessMedia?
A: It
is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation, AccessMedia and IMSI
will merge under the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement that is described
in this document. Thereafter the business of IMSI will include the business
of
AccessMedia. A copy of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is attached to this
document as Annex D. You should carefully read this document.
For
specific information regarding the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, see “The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement” beginning on page of
this
document.
Q: What
will happen in the AccessMedia acquisition?
A: The
businesses of AccessMedia and IMSI will be combined in a stock merger
transaction. At the closing, ACCM Acquisition Corp., a newly formed,
wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadcaster, Inc. (formerly IMSI) will merge with
AccessMedia, with AccessMedia surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Broadcaster.
Q: Why
are AccessMedia and IMSI proposing to merge?
A: AccessMedia
and IMSI are proposing to merge to create a combined company that the parties
hope to grow into a market-leading provider of online media. The acquisition
will combine AccessMedia’s rights to “virtual set top box” technology and online
media content libraries, and the Internet marketing experience of AccessMedia's
management team, with IMSI’s strong balance sheet and experienced public company
management.
Q: What
will be the effect on IMSI shareholders if the AccessMedia acquisition occurs?
A: Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, upon completion of the merger, IMSI
will issue 29,000,000 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect
to
the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders, representing
approximately 49.3% of the outstanding shares of IMSI. Following the closing,
IMSI may issue up to an additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving effect
to
the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders if AccessMedia
achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to
certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement),
representing approximately 68.2% in the aggregate to be held by former
AccessMedia stockholders.
Q: What
will be happen to IMSI's current businesses if the AccessMedia acquisition
occurs?
A: Following
the AccessMedia acquisition, IMSI will continue to conduct its existing lines
of
business and will conduct the AccessMedia business as a separate line of
business. IMSI and its Board of Directors will continue to consider the best
way
to maximize the value of IMSI's existing businesses, which could include selling
or spinning off one or more of such businesses, or continuing to operate them
in
the ordinary course. While the Board continues to consider opportunities, it
has
not specifically considered, approved or acted on any proposals to discontinue
or divest any of IMSI's current businesses.
Q: Will
I be entitled to vote on the adoption of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and
the acquisition of AccessMedia?
A: No.
It is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation AccessMedia and IMSI
Delaware will merge under the terms of an AccessMedia Merger Agreement that
is
described in this document and the business of IMSI Delaware will include the
business of AccessMedia. Under Delaware law, if the reincorporation is approved
and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will
NOT have the right to vote on the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Q: Will
I have appraisal rights if I don't support the AccessMedia
acquisition?
A: No,
you
will not have appraisal rights. It is anticipated that shortly following the
reincorporation AccessMedia and IMSI will merge under the terms of an
AccessMedia Merger Agreement that is described in this document Under Delaware
law, if the reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia
Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the
AccessMedia Acquisition.
Q: When
do you expect the acquisition to be completed?
A: We
are
working toward completing the acquisition as quickly as practicable after the
special meeting of shareholders and after the reincorporation. We currently
expect to complete the acquisition in the first quarter of 2006. However, we
cannot predict the exact timing of the completion of the acquisition.
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
Q: How
do I cast my vote?
A: There
are
several ways your shares can be represented at the special meeting of
shareholders. You can attend the special meeting of shareholders in person,
or
you can indicate on the enclosed proxy card how you want to vote and return
it
in the accompanying pre-addressed postage paid envelope. It is important that
you sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card you
receive as soon as possible. You may choose to vote in person even if you have
previously sent in your proxy card.
Q: If
my broker holds my shares in “street name,” will my broker vote my
shares?
A: If
you
hold shares in a stock brokerage account or if your shares are held by a bank
or
nominee (in “street name”), that broker, bank or nominee is the record holder,
and you must provide the record holder of your shares with instructions on
how
to vote your shares. You should follow the directions provided by your broker
or
nominee regarding how to instruct your broker to vote your shares. However,
if
you do not instruct your broker how to vote your shares, it will be equivalent
to voting against the proposals.
Q: What
if I do not vote?
A: If
you do
not submit a proxy or attend the special meeting of shareholders, it will have
the same effect as a vote against the reincorporation and other proposals,
and
your shares will not be counted as present for purposes of determining a
quorum.
If
you
submit a proxy and affirmatively elect to abstain from voting, your proxy will
be counted as present for the purposes of determining the presence of a quorum,
but will not be voted at the special meeting. As a result, your abstention
will
have the same effect as a vote against the proposals.
Q: Can
I change my vote after I have delivered my proxy?
A: Yes.
You
can change your vote at any time before your proxy is voted at the special
meeting of shareholders. You can do this in one of three ways:
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can send a written notice of
revocation;
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you
can grant a new, valid proxy; or
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if
you are a holder of record, you can attend the special meeting of
shareholders and vote in person; however, your attendance alone will
not
revoke your proxy.
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If
you
choose either of the first two methods, you must submit your notice of
revocation or your new proxy to the IMSI corporate secretary before the special
meeting of shareholders. However, if your shares are held in a street name
at a
brokerage firm or bank, you should contact your brokerage firm or bank to change
your vote.
Q: What
if I do not indicate how to vote on my proxy card?
A: If
you
sign, date and mail your proxy card without indicating how you want to vote,
your proxy will be counted as a vote FOR the proposals.
Your
vote is important. We encourage you to vote as soon as possible.
For
specific information regarding the reincorporation, see “The Reincorporation”
beginning on page of
this
document.
Q: What
do I need to do now?
A: You
should carefully read and consider the information contained in this document,
including the annexes. Then, please take the time to vote by completing and
mailing the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction card.
Q: Who
can help answer my questions?
A: If
you
have additional questions about the matters described in this document or how
to
submit your proxy, or if you need additional copies of this document, you should
contact:
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
Attn:
Investor Relations
100
Rowland Way
Suite
300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
You
may
also obtain additional information about IMSI from documents filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission by following the instructions in the section
entitled “Where You Can Find More Information” on page of
this
document.
SUMMARY
OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
This
summary highlights selected information from this document and may not contain
all of the information that is important to you. IMSI encourages you to read
carefully the remainder of this document, including the attached annexes and
the
other documents to which we have referred you, because this section does not
provide all the information that might be important to you with respect to
the
reincorporation and the other matters being considered at the special meeting
of
shareholders. See also “Where You Can Find More Information” on page
of
this document. We have included references to other portions of this document
to
direct you to a more complete description of the topics presented in this
summary.
IMSI
has
a called a Special Meeting of Shareholders for the purpose of considering and
voting upon the following matters (i) to approve a proposal to reincorporate
IMSI from California to Delaware; (ii) to authorize the Board of Directors
of
IMSI to effect a one for two reverse stock split; and (iii) to approve an
amendment to the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan to add 6,500,000 shares to
the
Plan. IMSI has signed a merger agreement with AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
(“AccessMedia”) pursuant to which it plans to merge with AccessMedia promptly
following completion of the reincorporation. While under Delaware law, if the
reincorportion is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition
the IMSI shareholders will not be entitled to vote on the AccessMedia
acquisition, AccessMedia will become an important part of IMSI following
completion of the acquisition. As a result, this proxy statement/prospectus
includes a detailed description of AccessMedia and its business.
SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS (SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
The
special meeting of the IMSI shareholders will be held on [January ____,
2006, at 10 A.M. local time, at ______________________] California. At the
IMSI
special meeting of shareholders, IMSI shareholders will be asked to vote on
a
proposal to, among other things, adopt the Reincorporation Agreement, approve
the reincorporation and the amendment to the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan
and to approve an adjournment of the special meeting, as necessary or
appropriate in the judgment of the proxy holders, for the purpose of soliciting
additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the
proposals.
SUMMARY
OF THE REINCORPORATION ((SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
The
Board
of Directors believes that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to obtain the advantages offered by Delaware law and seeks approval
to change the state of incorporation of IMSI from California to Delaware. If
approved, the reincorporation will be accomplished by merging IMSI into
Broadcaster, Inc, a recently formed wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI incorporated
in Delaware ("IMSI Delaware"). After the merger of IMSI into IMSI Delaware
(the
"Reincorporation Merger"), the separate corporate existence of IMSI will cease
and IMSI Delaware will be the surviving corporation and will continue to operate
the business of IMSI under the name Broadcaster, Inc. The reincorporation itself
will not result in any change in the business, management or personnel, fiscal
year, financial condition or location of the headquarters or other facilities
of
IMSI. The directors elected at the 2005 Annual Meeting will be the directors
of
IMSI Delaware. IMSI Delaware will continue all stock option plans of IMSI.
Each
option to purchase shares of IMSI's common stock under these plans will become
an option to purchase the same number of shares of IMSI Delaware's common stock
at the same price and on the same terms and conditions as is presently the
case
(subject to adjustment for the stock split discussed below).
We
have
attached the Reincorporation Agreement as Annex B to this document and
incorporate it herein by reference. We encourage you to read the Reincorporation
Agreement carefully because it is the legal document that governs the merger
and
related matters.
The
reincorporation is subject to, among other things, adoption of the
Reincorporation Agreement and approval of the reincorporation by the
shareholders of IMSI. We expect the merger to be completed as soon as
practicable after shareholder approval.
The
Companies Involved in the Reincorporation
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc.
100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
International
Microcomputer Software, Inc. ("IMSI") has historically operated as a software
company. IMSI currently operates in two business segments: (i) computer aided
design and precision engineering; and (ii) house plans and architectural
drawings.
The
acquisition of AccessMedia will accelerate IMSI’s transformation from a software
company to primarily an Internet media company.
Headquartered
in Novato, California, IMSI was incorporated in California in November 1982.
Over the following 16 years, IMSI grew to become a leading developer and
publisher of productivity software in the precision design, graphic design,
and
other related business applications fields. IMSI acquired TurboCAD, its flagship
product for computer aided design, in 1985, and developed and acquired numerous
products and product categories over the years. By the end of 1998, IMSI
developed, marketed and distributed our products worldwide, primarily through
the retail channel.
In
1998,
IMSI acquired ArtToday.com (“ArtToday”) an Internet provider of clipart, photos
and other graphics content as part of its strategy to transition from the retail
channel to Internet based product distribution and to migrate its core products
and content in the design and graphics categories to the Internet. This
transition proved costly and IMSI suffered large losses that threatened its
survival. Beginning in 2000, IMSI underwent a major financial restructuring
that
focused on the design and graphics software categories and on expanding
ArtToday.com.
In
June
2003, IMSI sold ArtToday, its wholly owned subsidiary based in Arizona, to
Jupitermedia Corporation (“JupiterMedia”). The sale of ArtToday to Jupitermedia
provided IMSI with significant capital allowing us to accelerate the
implementation of our strategy of strengthening and expanding our historic
core
businesses of precision design and consumer software. IMSI’s focus has been to
acquire and develop businesses and product lines which have significant revenue
and cost synergies with its existing product lines as well as which utilize
the
Internet as a primary means of distribution. To that end IMSI has since
completed several acquisitions and one divestiture aimed at strengthening our
financial results.
As
of
June 30, 2005, IMSI had 57 full time employees (excluding 33 employees at Allume
Systems, who departed in connection with the sale of this business in July
2005). All employees are located in the United States with the exception of
one
employee in Germany. References in this document to “IMSI” refer to
International Microcomputer Software, Inc. and its subsidiaries. IMSI’s
headquarters are located at 100 Rowland Way, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945 and
IMSI’s telephone number is (415) 878-4000. Additional information about IMSI is
available on IMSI’s website at www.imsisoft.com, which does not constitute a
part of this document.
Broadcaster,
Inc.
100
Rowland Way, Suite 300
Novato,
CA 94945
(415)
878-4000
Broadcaster
is a recently formed wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI. Broadcaster was organized
solely for the purpose of entering into the Reincorporation Agreement with
IMSI
and completing the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware. It has not conducted
any
business operations and will not do so prior to the completion of the
reincorporation. If the reincorporation is completed, IMSI California will
cease
to exist following its merger with Broadcaster and Broadcaster will continue
as
the surviving corporation.
Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Reincorporation
(see page of
this document)
The
Reincorporation is intended to constitute a reorganization within the meaning
of
Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to which no gain or loss
will be recognized by shareholders as a result of the reincorporation. If the
Reincorporation qualifies as a Section 368 reorganization, then: (i) no gain
or
loss will be recognized by the IMSI shareholders or by IMSI; (ii) the basis
of
the IMSI shareholders in their IMSI Delaware common Stock will be the same
as
the basis in their IMSI common stock; and (iii) the holding period of the IMSI
shareholders in their IMSI Delaware common stock will include the period for
which they held their IMSI common stock, provided the IMSI common stock was
a
capital asset in the hands of the shareholder at the time of the
Reincorporation. IMSI has not and does not intend to obtain an opinion that,
for
federal income tax purposes that the Reincorporation will qualify under Section
368 of the Internal Revenue Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized
by
IMSI shareholders as a result of the Reincorporation. Accordingly, IMSI
shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors as to the tax
consequences as a result of the reincorporation, including the applicable
Federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences.
Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reincorporation
(see page of
this document)
Adoption
of the Reincorporation Agreement and approval of the reincorporation require
the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares
of IMSI common stock. If IMSI shareholders do not adopt the Reincorporation
Agreement and approve the reincorporation, the merger will not be
completed.
SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED REVERSE STOCK SPLIT (SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
IMSI's
Board of Directors is seeking authority to effectuate a one-for-two stock split
in which each two (2) outstanding shares of IMSI's common stock, no par value,
will become one (1) share of IMSI's common stock, $0.001 par value per share.
If
approved and implemented by the Board of Directors, each stock certificate
representing outstanding shares of IMSI's common stock will then represent
a
number of shares of IMSI's common stock adjusted to reflect the one-for-two
stock split.
Required
Stockholder Approval for the Reverse Stock Split
(see page of
this document)
Approval
of the proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse
one
for two stock split requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of IMSI common stock. The
reverse stock split will not be completed unless IMSI shareholders approve
the
Reverse Stock Split Proposal and the Board of Directors determines it is in
the
best interests of IMSI and its shareholders. It is anticipated that, if
effected, the reverse stock split would be completed with the reincorporation
to
Delaware.
SUMMARY
OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION PLAN (SEE
PAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
IMSI's
Board of Directors proposes to amend of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan
which will result in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options
to
the plan (before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split).
Required
Stockholder Approval for the Amendment to the Option Plan
(see page of
this document)
Approval
of the proposal for approval of the amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option
Plan requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares
of
IMSI common stock. The
increase in the 2004 Stock Option Plan will not be completed unless IMSI
shareholders approve the Stock Plan Increase Proposal.
SUMMARY
OF THE ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION (SEE
PAGES AND
OF
THIS DOCUMENT)
It
is
anticipated that shortly following the reincorporation, AccessMedia and IMSI
Delaware will merge under the terms of an AccessMedia Merger Agreement that
is
described in this document and the business of Broadcaster, Inc. will thereafter
include the business of AccessMedia. AccessMedia and IMSI Delaware have agreed
to the combination of AccessMedia and IMSI Delaware under the terms of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement described in this document. We have attached the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement as Annex D to this document and incorporate it
herein by reference. We encourage you to read the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
carefully because it is the legal document that governs the acquisition of
AccessMedia and related matters.
Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, ACCM Acquisition Corp., a newly
formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI, will merge with and into AccessMedia
and the separate corporate existence of ACCM Acquisition Corp. will cease.
AccessMedia will be the surviving corporation in the merger and will continue
as
a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI Delaware. We expect the merger to be completed
in the first quarter of 2006.
The
Companies That Are the Subject of the AccessMedia
Acquisition
AccessMedia
Networks, Inc.
9201
Oakdale Avenue
Northridge,
CA 91311
(323)
988-0754
AccessMedia
is a platform for delivering real-time and interactive media over the Internet.
AccessMedia’s delivers media content through its licensed “virtual set top box”
technology. Coupled with its management's marketing experience, AccessMedia
is
positioned to become a leading Internet-based media network.
AccessMedia’s
Internet-based multi-channel strategy allows the delivery of content and
entertainment as viewers increasingly demand -- what, where and when they want.
The virtual set top box offered by AccessMedia allows viewers to readily
organize and access the growing volumes of high quality content, utilizing
broad
based search capabilities. These capabilities span AccessMedia’s proprietary
media library, media under license, and media readily available on the Internet.
AccessMedia provides access to a wide variety of content including news, sports,
movies and adult content.
AccessMedia
takes advantage of the convergence of broadband, technology, and content,
offering crisp signals through the virtual set top box technology, which equates
to an experience similar to cable television. The virtual set top box available
from AccessMedia combines the immediacy and interactivity of the Internet,
in a
format as simple to use as television. A viewer can customize his view to
accommodate his specific tastes. Importantly, a viewer chooses his environment
-
one where only relevant and interesting advertising is selected. Further, the
interactive nature of online media delivery allows a viewer to give real-time
feedback on a variety of topics and immediately change his view to best suit
his
preferences.
AccessMedia’
executive office is located at 9201 Oakdale Avenue, Northridge, CA 91311, and
its telephone number is (323) 988-0754. Audited financial statements for the
periods ending December 31, 2004 are attached hereto as Annex H and unaudited
financial statements are set forth on page 19 of this document. For additional
information about AccessMedia, please visit the company’s website at
www.accessmedia.tv.
ACCM
Acquisition Corp.
ACCM
Acquisition Corp. is a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of
IMSI. ACCM Acquisition Corp. was organized solely for the purpose of entering
into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement with AccessMedia and completing the
acquisition. It has not conducted any business operations and will not do so
prior to the completion of the acquisition. If the acquisition is completed,
ACCM Acquisition Corp. will cease to exist following its merger with and into
AccessMedia.
Effect
on IMSI Capital Stock
(see page of
this document)
Under
the
terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, upon completion of the acquisition,
IMSI will issue 29,000,000 shares of common stock of IMSI (before giving effect
to the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders,
representing approximately 49.3% of the outstanding shares of IMSI. Following
the closing, IMSI may issue up to an additional 35,000,000 shares (before giving
effect to the reverse one for two stock split) to AccessMedia stockholders
if
AccessMedia achieves certain revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008
(subject to certain extensions as provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement),
representing a maximum of approximately 68.2% in the aggregate to be held by
former AccessMedia stockholders.
Obligation
to Fund Working Capital Requirements of AccessMedia
(see page of
this document)
In
connection with the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, IMSI entered into a joint
operating agreement, under which IMSI agreed to loan AccessMedia up to
$3,000,000 prior to the closing of the acquisition, and pursuant to the terms
of
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, has agreed to provide up to $7,000,000 of
working capital to AccessMedia following the acquisition to fund its capital
requirements pursuant to the terms of a mutually agreed upon monthly
budget. As of the date hereof, no amounts have been funded or requested to
be funded under the joint operating agreement. We have attached the joint
operating agreement as Annex F to this document. We encourage you to read the
joint operating agreement carefully because it is the legal document that
governs the loan from IMSI to AccessMedia and related matters.
For
details of the loan and obligation to provide AccessMedia with working capital
after the acquisition, see “The AccessMedia Merger Agreement - Obligation to
Fund Working Capital Requirements of AccessMedia” beginning on page of
this
document.
Additions
To the IMSI Board of Directors
(see page of
this document)
IMSI
has
agreed effective as of the closing to increase the number of directors
authorizing two additional directors, one of which is to be designated by
AccessMedia’s stockholders’ representative and who shall be appointed to IMSI’s
board of directors.
IMSI
has
agreed that, upon AccessMedia achieving revenue of $20,000,000 until the earlier
of December 31, 2008 or the date on which the former stockholders of AccessMedia
beneficially own a majority of the common stock of IMSI, IMSI will nominate
for
election to its board of directors individuals designated by the representative
of the AccessMedia stockholders in such numbers as would represent a majority
of
the board of directors of IMSI.
Voting
Agreements for Election of IMSI Directors
(see page of
this document)
Martin
Wade III, Chief Executive Officer of IMSI, Digital Creative Development Corp.
and Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree"), holding an aggregate of less
than 25% of the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock as of August 8, 2005,
in
their capacity as IMSI shareholders, have agreed to vote in favor of electing
a
sufficient number of individuals to the IMSI board of directors nominated by
the
representative of the AccessMedia stockholders such that such individuals would
represent a majority of the board of directors of IMSI after the date upon
which
AccessMedia achieves revenue of $20,000,000.
Michael
Gardner, Software People, LLC, Trans Global Media, LLC, Broadcaster, LLC and
AccessMedia Technologies, LLC in their capacity as AccessMedia shareholders,
have agreed to vote in favor of electing Martin Wade, III and each other
individual nominated by IMSI as a member of the board of directors of IMSI
following the Merger (subject to such stockholder's right to have certain
individuals designated by the representative of the AccessMedia
stockholders).
Approval
of the IMSI Board of Directors (see
page of
this document)
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the
acquisition of AccessMedia and the other transactions contemplated by the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement are advisable, that it is in the best interests
of
IMSI and its shareholders that IMSI enter into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
and consummate the acquisition, and that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is
fair to IMSI and its shareholders.
For
the
factors considered by IMSI’s board of directors in reaching its decision to
approve and adopt the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the acquisition of
AccessMedia, see “The Merger - IMSI’s Reasons for the Merger” beginning on page
of
this
document and “The Acquisition - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors”
beginning on page of
this
document.
Opinion
of IMSI’s Financial Advisor
(see page of
this document)
Deson
& Co. rendered its oral opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in
writing, to the board of directors of IMSI that, as of the date of the written
fairness opinion, the merger consideration being paid to AccessMedia
shareholders is fair, from a financial point of view, to IMSI.
The
full
text of the written opinion of Deson & Co., dated October 20, 2005, which
sets forth the assumptions made, matters considered and limitations on the
opinion and on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached
as Annex G to, and is incorporated by reference in, this document. You should
carefully read the opinion in its entirety.
Interests
of Deson & Co. (see
page of
this document)
Deson
& Co. and Sean Deson, CEO of Deson & Co., regularly conducts business
with Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree”) and Michael Gardner, Chairman
and CEO of Baytree. As a result of Michael Gardner’s current ownership in
AccessMedia and pursuant to various agreements related to the Merger, Baytree
and Michael Gardner will be significant shareholders of IMSI. Deson & Co. or
Sean Deson may receive compensation from Baytree or Michael Gardner related
to
the Merger in addition to compensation received from IMSI. While Sean Deson
does
not personally own shares of IMSI, Sean Deson is the Managing Member of Treeline
Management, LLC, the General Partner of Treeline Investment Partners, LP, which
is an IMSI shareholder. Deson & Co. and its affiliates may in the future
actively trade in the securities of IMSI for their own account and the accounts
of their customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short
positions in those securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Interests
of IMSI's Financial Advisor
(see page of
this document)
Under
the
terms of its engagement IMSI has agreed to pay Baytree, as a result of the
AccessMedia Acquisition, a fee of 5% of the aggregate value of the closing
consideration to be paid to the former AccessMedia stockholders, payable in
IMSI
shares, for services delivered in connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition,
which totals 1.45 million shares. IMSI has agreed to reimburse Baytree for
its
reasonable expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, and to
indemnify Baytree and related parties against liabilities, including liabilities
under federal securities laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement.
In addition, IMSI has agreed to pay to Baytree 1.0 million shares of IMSI common
stock for ongoing consulting services to be rendered through June 30, 2008.
Over
the past two years, IMSI has not paid to Baytree any other fees for banking
and
related services.
Michael
Gardner, chairman and chief executive officer of Baytree, is a significant
shareholder of AccessMedia and therefore has certain interests in the
acquisition separate and apart from Baytree's interest as IMSI's financial
advisor. Baytree and its affiliates may actively trade in the securities of
IMSI
for their own account and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short
positions in those securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Conditions
to Completion of the AccessMedia Acquisition
(see page of
this document)
Completion
of the acquisition depends upon the satisfaction or waiver, where permitted
by
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, of a number of conditions, including the
following (some of which are conditions to the closing obligations of both
parties, and others of which are conditions to the closing obligations of only
one party):
|
·
|
adoption
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement by AccessMedia
stockholders;
|
|
·
|
absence
of any law, regulation or court order prohibiting the
merger;
|
|
·
|
the
representations and warranties in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
made by
each party being true and correct in all material respects at and
as of
the closing date of the merger (except that any representations or
warranties expressly made as of a specific date, would be measured
as of
such date);
|
|
·
|
each
party having complied with all of its covenants and obligations under
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement in all material
respects;
|
|
·
|
AccessMedia
not having suffered any material adverse
effect;
|
|
·
|
less
than 2% of the shares of AccessMedia common stock having elected
to
exercise appraisal rights;
|
|
·
|
Alchemy
Communications, Inc. ("Alchemy," an affiliate of AccessMedia) shall
have
entered into a five year services and support agreement with AccessMedia
in a form satisfactory to IMSI;
|
|
·
|
Martin
Wade shall have entered into an employment agreement with
IMSI;
|
|
·
|
IMSI
and AccessMedia shall have received written opinions from counsel
to
AccessMedia and IMSI;
|
|
·
|
the
parties shall have entered into an escrow agreement;
and
|
|
·
|
IMSI
shall have increased the number of directors and shall have appointed
one
director nominated by AccessMedia’s stockholders’ representative to IMSI’s
board of directors.
|
Agreement
with Alchemy Communications, Inc. (see
page of
this document)
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides that, as a condition to IMSI's obligation
to close, AccessMedia shall have entered into a five year services and support
agreement with in a form satisfactory to IMSI. Alchemy is an affiliate of
AccessMedia. It is intended that pursuant to the agreement, Alchemy will provide
office and operating space, staffing, technical services and consulting,
Internet bandwidth and hosting, network infrastructure and other related
services. Given the scope of the proposed agreement, it would constitute
AccessMedia's most significant vendor relationship in the foreseeable future.
Alchemy's service level agreements and pricing will be equal to the best rates
provided to Alchemy's other customers or, in the absence of this benchmark
for a
particular item, will be within the customary range of terms and rates as
compared to the Los Angeles market.
Termination
of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
(see page of
this document)
AccessMedia
and IMSI can mutually agree to terminate the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
without completing the acquisition. In addition, AccessMedia and IMSI can each
terminate the AccessMedia Merger Agreement under the circumstances set forth
in
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and described in this document.
Termination
Fee and Expenses
(see page of
this document)
The
AccessMedia Merger Agreement provides that, under specified circumstances,
IMSI
may be required to pay AccessMedia a termination fee equal to $300,000 if the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement is terminated.
Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
(see page of
this document)
The
executive officers of IMSI and the members of the IMSI board of directors have
certain interests in the acquisition that are different from, or in addition
to,
the interests of shareholders generally.
It
is a
condition to closing the AccessMedia Acquisition that Martin Wade, chief
executive officer of IMSI, enter into a new employment agreement. Such
employment agreement entitles Mr. Wade to the grant of options which vest upon
the closing of the AccessMedia Merger and AccessMedia's achievement of certain
revenue milestones.
Gordon
Landies, President of IMSI, and Robert O'Callahan, Chief Financial Officer
of
IMSI, have employment agreements with IMSI that will or may entitle them to
receive cash payments upon the completion of the AccessMedia Acquisition.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Appraisal
Rights
(see page of
this document)
It
is
anticipated that the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware will occur prior to
the
closing of the AccessMedia Acquisition. Under Delaware law, if the
reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the AccessMedia Acquisition,
the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote on the AccessMedia
Acquisition and therefore will not be entitled to appraisal rights.
Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
(see page of
this document)
We
intend
to account for the merger of IMSI and AccessMedia under the purchase method
of
accounting for business combinations. For more details about purchase accounting
see Note 2, “Preliminary Purchase Price” to the “Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma
Combined Condensed Financial Statements” beginning on page .
Material
United States Tax Consequences of the AccessMedia Acquisition (see page
of
this document)
The
merger of ACCM into AccessMedia, and any subsequent merger of AccessMedia into
IMSI, are intended to qualify under Sections 368 and 332 respectively of the
Internal Revenue Code, in which case: (i) no gain or loss will be recognized
by
IMSI, ACCM, AccessMedia, or the IMSI shareholders, and (ii) the basis and
holding period of the IMSI shareholders in their IMSI common stock will remain
unchanged. If it were determined that the transactions did not qualify under
Sections 368 or 332, the tax consequences to IMSI, ACCM, and the IMSI
shareholders should be the same as they would be if the transactions did qualify
under Sections 368 and 332. Neither IMSI nor AccessMedia contemplates obtaining
a tax opinion or requesting a ruling from the IRS in connection with the merger.
Accordingly, IMSI shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors
as to
the tax consequences as a result of the AccessMedia Merger, including the
applicable Federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences.
SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR IMSI
The
following table sets forth selected historical financial data for IMSI. The
following data at and for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, have been
derived from IMSI’s consolidated financial statements and the data at and for
the three month period ended September 30, 2005 have been derived from IMSI’s
unaudited consolidated financial statements. IMSI’s selected unaudited interim
financial data included in this proxy statement/prospectus were derived from
its
books and records and, in the opinion of IMSI management, contains all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for
the
fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations at and
for
such periods. The results of operations for any interim period are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the
full
year.
You
should read the following information together with IMSI’s consolidated
financial statements, the notes related thereto and the section entitled
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” contained in IMSI’s annual reports on Form 10-KSB, Form 10-QSB and
other financial information included in IMSI’s filings with the SEC, which is
incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can
Find More Information” beginning on page and
“Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” beginning on page .
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In
thousands, except per share amounts)
|
|
Three
Months Ended September 30
|
|
Year
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2005
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software
|
|
$2,246
|
|
$9,527
|
$8,831
|
Internet
|
|
1,719
|
|
4,347
|
1,186
|
Total
net revenues
|
|
3,965
|
|
13,874
|
10,017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS
AND EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
1,455
|
|
4,881
|
3,650
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
1,531
|
|
6,465
|
4,428
|
General
and administrative
|
|
1,425
|
|
4,857
|
3,677
|
Research
and development
|
|
435
|
|
1,696
|
2,039
|
Total
costs and expenses
|
|
4,846
|
|
17,899
|
13,794
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
|
(881)
|
|
(4,025)
|
(3,777)
|
Interest
and other, net
|
|
(69)
|
|
(91)
|
65
|
Realized
/ unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
|
|
(158)
|
|
(42)
|
2,567
|
Loss
on disposal of fixed assets
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
(13)
|
Gain
on sale of product line
|
|
-
|
|
53
|
59
|
Gain
on extinguishment of debt
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
76
|
(Loss)
income from discontinued operations, net of income tax
|
|
-
|
|
341
|
(293)
|
Gain
(loss) from the sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax
|
|
(843)
|
|
2,035
|
2,000
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
-
|
|
(25)
|
(38)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
($1,951)
|
|
($1,754)
|
$646
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income per share - basic and diluted
|
|
($0.07)
|
|
($0.06)
|
$0.03
|
Number
of shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share - basic
and
diluted
|
|
29,689
|
|
27,694
|
23,838
|
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In
thousands)
|
|
September
30,
|
|
June
30,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents and short term investments in marketable securities
|
|
$11,411
|
|
$5,061
|
Working
capital
|
|
9,506
|
|
13,428
|
Total
assets
|
|
23,603
|
|
26,415
|
Total
long term liabilities
|
|
200
|
|
230
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
(27,282)
|
|
(25,331)
|
Total
shareholders' equity
|
|
$18,121
|
|
$18,230
|
SUMMARY
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA FOR ACCESSMEDIA
The
following table sets forth selected historical financial data for AccessMedia.
The following data at and for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,
have been derived from AccessMedia’s audited consolidated financial statements
and the data at and for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 have
been
derived from AccessMedia's unaudited consolidated financial statements.
AccessMedia’s selected unaudited interim financial data included in this proxy
statement/prospectus were derived from its books and records and, in the opinion
of AccessMedia management, contains all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of its financial
position and results of operations at and for such periods. The results of
operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results
of operations to be expected for the full year.
You
should read the following information together with AccessMedia’s consolidated
financial statements, and the notes related thereto. See “Where You Can Find
More Information” beginning on page and
“Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference” beginning on page .
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In
thousands, except per share and share amounts)
|
|
Nine
Months Ended September 30,
|
|
Year
Ended December 31,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
2003
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
net revenues
|
|
$1,105
|
|
$101
|
$0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS
AND EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product
costs
|
|
1,025
|
|
65
|
2
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
232
|
|
8
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
1,275
|
|
262
|
10
|
Research
and development
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
Total
costs and expenses
|
|
2,532
|
|
335
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
|
(1,428)
|
|
(233)
|
(12)
|
Interest
and other, net
|
|
36
|
|
16
|
1
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
(1,465)
|
|
(249)
|
(13)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income per share - basic and diluted
|
|
($0.05)
|
|
($0.01)
|
($0.00)
|
Number
of shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share - basic
and
diluted (1)
|
|
29,000
|
|
29,000
|
29,000
|
(1)
The
number of shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share is the number
of IMSI shares to be initially issued in the acquisition to stockholders of
AccessMedia.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In
thousands)
|
|
September
30
|
|
December
31,
|
|
|
2005
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$242
|
|
$519
|
Working
capital
|
|
(2,020)
|
|
(309)
|
Total
assets
|
|
40,734
|
|
919
|
Total
long term liabilities
|
|
162
|
|
203
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
(1,727)
|
|
(262)
|
Total
shareholders' equity
|
|
$38,109
|
|
(261)
|
SUMMARY
SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The
following selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
data was prepared using the purchase method of accounting. The unaudited pro
forma condensed combined consolidated statement of operations data combines
the
historical consolidated statements of operations data for IMSI and AccessMedia
for the year ended June 30, 2005 and the three months ended September 30, 2005,
giving effect to the proposed acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning
of the period. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated balance
sheet data combines the historical consolidated balance sheets of IMSI and
AccessMedia as of September 30, 2005, giving effect to the
acquisition.
The
selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial data
is
based on estimates and assumptions that are preliminary. The data are presented
for informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be
indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial condition
of
IMSI that would have been reported had the acquisition been completed as of
the
dates presented, and should not be taken as representative of future
consolidated results of operations or financial condition of IMSI. Please also
read the section in this proxy statement/prospectus entitled “Special Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” beginning on page for
more
information on the statements made in this section.
This
selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial data
should be read in conjunction with the summary selected historical consolidated
financial data and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes contained elsewhere in this proxy
statement/prospectus and the separate historical consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes of IMSI and AccessMedia incorporated by
reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. See the section entitled “Where
You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference” beginning on page of
this
proxy statement/prospectus.
|
Unaudited
Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of
Operations
|
|
Twelve
months ended
June
30, 2005
|
Three
months ended
September
30, 2005
|
|
(in
thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
revenues
|
$14,332
|
|
$4,797
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
(8,003)
|
|
(2,704)
|
|
Net
loss
|
(5,779)
|
|
(3,792)
|
|
Basic
net loss per share
|
($0.10)
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Diluted
net loss per share
|
($0.10)
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Shares
used to compute basic earnings per share
|
59,144
|
|
61,139
|
|
Shares
used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share
|
59,144
|
|
61,139
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unaudited
Pro
Forma Combined Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
As
of
September
30, 2005
|
|
|
|
(in
thousands)
|
Balance
Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash,
cash equivalents and short-term investments
|
|
|
$11,653
|
|
Working
capital
|
|
|
6,771
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
|
56,796
|
|
Long-term
liabilities
|
|
|
4,049
|
|
Total
stockholders’ equity
|
|
|
44,287
|
|
Comparative
Per Share Information
The
following table presents comparative historical per share data regarding the
net
income loss, book value and cash dividends of IMSI and unaudited combined pro
forma per share data after giving effect to the acquisition as a purchase of
AccessMedia by IMSI assuming the acquisition had been completed on July 1,
2004. The following data assumes 29 million shares of IMSI common stock will
be
issued in exchange for all existing shares of AccessMedia common stock in
connection with the acquisition. The data has been derived from and should
be
read in conjunction with the summary selected historical consolidated financial
data and unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial
statements contained elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, and the
separate historical consolidated financial statements of IMSI and AccessMedia
and the accompanying notes incorporated by reference into this proxy
statement/prospectus. The unaudited pro forma per share data is presented for
informational purposes only and is not intended to represent or be indicative
of
the consolidated results of operations or financial condition of IMSI that
would
have been reported had the acquisition been completed as of the date presented,
and should not be taken as representative of future consolidated results of
operations or financial condition of IMSI.
|
Net
income (loss) in
thousands
|
|
|
Historical
(Twelve
months ended June 30, 2005)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
IMSI
|
AccessMedia
(2)
|
|
|
Combined
Company
|
Net
loss:
|
|
($1,754)
|
|
($677)
|
|
|
($5,779)
|
|
Basic
net loss per share
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
($0.02)
|
|
|
($0.10)
|
|
Diluted
net loss per share
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
($0.02)
|
|
|
($0.10)
|
|
Book
value per share at period end(1)
|
|
$0.63
|
|
$0.61
|
|
|
$0.74
|
|
Cash
dividends declared per share
|
|
$0.00
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
Net
income (loss) in
thousands
|
|
|
Historical
(Three
months ended September 30, 2005)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
IMSI
|
AccessMedia
(2)
|
|
|
Combined
Company
|
Net
income (loss):
|
|
($1,951)
|
|
($1,004)
|
|
|
($3,792)
|
|
Basic
earnings (loss) per share
|
|
($0.07)
|
|
($0.03)
|
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Diluted
earnings (loss) per share
|
|
($0.07)
|
|
($0.03)
|
|
|
($0.06)
|
|
Book
value per share at period end(1)
|
|
$0.61
|
|
$1.21
|
|
|
$0.72
|
|
Cash
dividends declared per share
|
|
$0.00
|
|
$0.00
|
|
|
$0.00
|
|
(1) |
The
historical book value per share of IMSI and AccessMedia common stock
is
computed by dividing common stockholders’ equity at period end by the
number of shares of common stock outstanding at the respective period
end
or, for AccessMedia, the number of IMSI shares to be issued in the
acquisition. The pro forma net book value per share of the combined
company’s common stock is computed by dividing the pro forma common
stockholders’ equity by the pro forma number of shares of common stock
outstanding at the respective period end, assuming the acquisition
had
been completed on that date.
|
(2) |
Includes
MediaZone, Ltd. (“MZ”), Peoplecaster, Inc. ("PC") and MyVod, Inc.
("MV").
|
IMSI
Market
Price and Dividend Information
Shares
of
IMSI common stock are quoted on The OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
“IMSI.OB.” The following table sets forth the range of high and low closing
prices reported on The OTC Bulletin Board for shares of IMSI common stock for
the periods indicated.
|
High
|
|
Low
|
Fiscal
2003
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.01
|
|
$0.64
|
Second
Quarter
|
$0.79
|
|
$0.51
|
Third
Quarter
|
$0.67
|
|
$0.43
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
$0.85
|
|
$0.40
|
Fiscal
2004
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.45
|
|
$0.73
|
Second
Quarter
|
$1.50
|
|
$1.00
|
Third
Quarter
|
$1.77
|
|
$1.10
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
$1.72
|
|
$1.11
|
Fiscal
2005
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.29
|
|
$0.96
|
Second
Quarter
|
$1.20
|
|
$0.77
|
Third
Quarter
|
$1.40
|
|
$1.02
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
$1.40
|
|
$1.07
|
Fiscal
2005
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter
|
$1.49
|
|
$1.00
|
Second
Quarter
|
$___
|
|
$___
|
As
of
December 15, 2005, the last trading day before announcement of the proposed
acquisition, the closing price per share of IMSI common stock was $0.97. On
[_____________], the latest practicable trading day before the printing of
this
proxy statement/prospectus, the closing price per share of IMSI common stock
was
$[___].
You
are
urged to obtain current market quotations for IMSI common stock. No assurance
can be given as to the future prices or markets for IMSI common
stock.
IMSI
has
never paid any cash dividends on its stock.
AccessMedia
Market
Price and Dividend Information
AccessMedia
is a privately held company. There is no established public market for any
class
or series of AccessMedia capital stock.
RISK
FACTORS
By
voting in favor of the Reincorporation, you will be choosing to invest in IMSI
Delaware common stock. An investment in IMSI Delaware common stock involves
a
high degree of risk. You should carefully review the “Risk Factors” section of
IMSI’s Annual Report on Form 10 KSB for the year ended June 30, 2005 and
Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2005and
incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus in deciding
whether to vote for the Reincorporation Merger. In addition, you should review
the risk factors set forth below.
Because
it is anticipated that the AccessMedia Acquisition will be completed promptly
following completion of the reincorporation, this proxy statement/prospectus
provides detailed information regarding AccessMedia and the terms of the
acquisition, and risk factors associated with both.
This
Information Statement and the documents incorporated by reference into this
Information Statement contain forward-looking statements within the “safe
harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with
respect to IMSI’s and AccessMedia’s financial condition, results of operations
and business and on the expected impact of the Merger on IMSI’s financial
performance. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,”
“believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by
the
forward-looking statements. In evaluating the Merger, you should carefully
consider the discussion of risks and uncertainties described below and in the
documents incorporated by reference into this Information
Statement.
Risks
Related to the Reincorporation
The
rights of IMSI shareholders under Delaware law may not be as favorable as under
California law.
Reincorporation
in Delaware will alter the rights and powers of shareholders and management,
and
reduce shareholder participation in certain corporate decisions. In addition,
IMSI Delaware could implement additional changes in the future that further
alter the rights and powers of stockholders and management. Some of those
changes could be effected by amendments to the Delaware Certificate after
stockholder approval. Others could be effected by amendments to the Delaware
Bylaws without stockholder approval. See “Certain Differences Between The
Charter Documents and Applicable Law” beginning on page .
IMSI
shareholders will not be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with certain
types of transactions such as the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Delaware
law does not provide for dissenters' rights with respect to certain types of
transactions in which California law does provide such rights, including: (a)
a
sale of assets or (b) a merger in which the corporation survives and no vote
of
its stockholders is required to approve the merger. Accordingly, under Delaware
law, the IMSI shareholders will not be entitled to dissenters rights with
respect to the AccessMedia Acquisition, while, under California Law, the
shareholders would have been entitled to such rights. If a large number of
IMSI
shareholders claimed that they were nevertheless entitled to appraisal rights
under California law and a court decided that such shareholders were so
entitled, it could deplete IMSI's cash reserves necessary for the ongoing
operation of IMSI and its subsidiaries.
Risks
Related to the AccessMedia Acquisition
IMSI
may be unable to successfully operate its current businesses as well as the
AccessMedia business.
After
the
acquisition, IMSI will continue to operate the AccessMedia business as well
as
its current businesses. The successful operation of IMSI's current businesses
and the AccessMedia business, each as separate lines of business will require
significant efforts from management. The challenges involved in operating the
combined company's businesses, all of which are largely unrelated, include,
but
are not limited to, the following:
|
·
|
retaining
and integrating management and other key employees of the combined
company;
|
|
·
|
effectively
managing the diversion of management attention from IMSI's historic
businesses;
|
|
·
|
allocating
the combined company's resources effectively and efficiently across
the
combined company's various business lines;
and
|
|
·
|
developing
and maintaining uniform standards, controls, procedures, and
policies.
|
The
potential benefits of the AccessMedia Acquisition may never be
realized.
IMSI
and
AccessMedia have entered into the merger agreement with the expectation that
the
acquisition will result in certain benefits, including the belief that
AccessMedia’s technology and expertise will augment the continued evolution of
IMSI’s transformation from a software company to primarily an Internet media
company and improve the stability of the combined company’s revenues. It is not
certain that IMSI can successfully operate its current businesses and
AccessMedia as separate business units or that any of the anticipated benefits
will be realized. Risks from the unsuccessful operation of the separate business
units include:
|
·
|
the
potential disruption of the combined company’s ongoing business and
distraction of its management;
|
|
·
|
the
risk that it may be more difficult to retain key management, marketing,
and technical personnel after the acquisition;
and
|
|
·
|
the
risk that costs and expenditures for retaining personnel and operating
multiple largely unrelated businesses are greater than
anticipated.
|
AccessMedia's
executive officers and key personnel are critical to its success, and IMSI's
failure to retain a team of key personnel in a competitive marketplace may
impair its ability to grow the AccessMedia business.
The
success of the AccessMedia acquisition depends on IMSI's ability to retain
AccessMedia's management team and to attract, assimilate and retain other highly
qualified employees, including engineering, technology, marketing, sales and
support personnel into a functional team achieving corporate goals. There is
substantial competition for highly skilled employees. AccessMedia's key
employees are not bound by agreements that could prevent them from terminating
their employment at any time. In addition, there is substantial competition
for
highly skilled employees. If IMSI fails to attract and retain key AccessMedia
employees, its business could be harmed.
IMSI
and AccessMedia expect to incur significant costs associated with the
acquisition.
IMSI
estimates that it will incur direct transaction costs of approximately $2.7
million associated with the acquisition, including direct costs of the
acquisition as well as liabilities to be accrued in connection with the
acquisition. In addition, AccessMedia estimates that it will incur direct
transaction costs of approximately $100,000 which will be expensed as incurred.
IMSI and AccessMedia believe the combined entity may incur charges to
operations, which are not currently reasonably estimable, in the quarter in
which the acquisition is completed or the following quarters, to reflect costs
associated with the acquisition. There is no assurance that the combined company
will not incur additional material charges in subsequent quarters to reflect
additional costs associated with the acquisition. If the benefits of the
acquisition do not exceed the costs of acquiring AccessMedia, our combined
company’s financial results may be adversely affected.
Some
officers and directors of IMSI have certain conflicts of interest that may
influence them to support or approve the acquisition.
The
executive officers of IMSI and the members of the IMSI board of directors have
certain interests in the acquisition that are different from, or in addition
to,
the interests of shareholders generally. See "The AccessMedia Merger - Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger" beginning on page
.
For
the
above reasons, the directors and officers of IMSI could be more likely to vote
to approve or support the terms of the reincorporation than if they did not
have
these interests. IMSI stockholders should consider whether these interests
may
have influenced these directors and officers to support or recommend the
reincorporation.
After
the AccessMedia Acquisition, the holders of IMSI common stock will have less
control over corporate actions that require stockholder approval than those
holders had over such corporate actions proposed to be taken prior to the
AccessMedia Acquisition.
Following
the AccessMedia Acquisition, holders of AccessMedia common stock outstanding
immediately prior to the acquisition will become holders of IMSI common stock.
Those holders will hold approximately 49.3% of outstanding common stock of
the
combined company after the acquisition and, if AccessMedia achieves certain
revenue milestones prior to December 31, 2008 (subject to certain extensions
as
provided in the AccessMedia Merger Agreement,) holders of AccessMedia common
stock may hold as much as 68.2% of the outstanding common stock of IMSI.
As
a
result of these differences, the current holders of IMSI common stock will
have
less control over the types of corporate actions that require stockholder
approval than those holders of IMSI common stock had over those types of
corporate actions prior to the reincorporation and AccessMedia Acquisition.
If
the acquisition is not completed, IMSI’s stock price and future business and
operations could be harmed.
There
are
many conditions to IMSI’s and AccessMedia’s obligations to complete the
acquisition. Many of these conditions are beyond IMSI’s and AccessMedia’s
control. IMSI and AccessMedia may be unable to satisfy these
conditions.
If
the
acquisition is not completed, IMSI may be subject to the following material
risks, among others:
|
·
|
the
price of IMSI common stock may change to the extent that the current
market prices of IMSI common stock reflect an assumption that the
AccessMedia acquisition will be completed, or in response to other
factors;
|
|
·
|
IMSI’s
costs related to the acquisition, such as legal, accounting and some
of
the fees of their financial advisors, must be paid even if the acquisition
is not completed;
|
|
·
|
under
some circumstances (more fully described under “The AccessMedia Merger
Agreement — Termination Fee; Expenses”), IMSI may be required to pay
AccessMedia a termination fee of $300,000 in connection with the
termination of the merger
agreement;
|
|
·
|
there
may be substantial disruption to the businesses of IMSI and distraction
of
its workforces and management teams, and some employees of IMSI may
have
left IMSI in response to the pending
acquisition;
|
|
·
|
IMSI
and AccessMedia would fail to derive the benefits expected to result
from
the acquisition; and
|
|
·
|
IMSI
may be subject to litigation related to the proposed
acquisition.
|
In
addition, in response to the announcement of the acquisition, customers, users
of their services or suppliers of IMSI and AccessMedia may delay or defer
product purchase or other decisions. Any delay or deferral in product purchase
or other decisions by customers or suppliers could adversely affect the business
of the combined company, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately
completed. Similarly, current and prospective IMSI and/or AccessMedia employees
may experience uncertainty about their future roles with IMSI until the
acquisition is completed and until IMSI’s strategies with regard to the
integration of operations of IMSI and AccessMedia are announced or executed.
This may adversely affect IMSI’s and/or AccessMedia’s ability to attract and
retain key management, sales, marketing and technical personnel.
The
combined company may not be able to successfully integrate companies it acquires
in the future.
The
combined company may from time to time pursue acquisitions of businesses that
complement or expand its existing business, including acquisitions that could
be
material in size and scope.
Any
future acquisitions involve various risks, including:
|
·
|
difficulties
in integrating the operations, technologies and products of the acquired
company;
|
|
·
|
the
risk of diverting management’s attention from normal daily operations of
the business;
|
|
·
|
potential
difficulties in completing projects associated with in-process research
and development;
|
|
·
|
risks
of entering markets in which the combined company has no or limited
direct
prior experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger
market positions;
|
|
·
|
initial
dependence on unfamiliar supply chains or relatively small supply
partners;
|
|
·
|
insufficient
revenues to offset increased expenses associated with the acquisition;
and
|
|
·
|
the
potential loss of key employees of the acquired
company.
|
There
can
be no assurance that the combined company’s acquisition of any other business
will be successful and will not materially adversely affect its business,
operating results or financial condition. The combined company must also manage
any growth resulting from such acquisitions effectively. Failure to manage
growth effectively and successfully integrate the acquired company’s operations
could have a material adverse effect on the combined company’s business and
operating results.
Because
a significant portion of IMSI’s total assets will be represented by goodwill and
other intangibles that are subject to mandatory annual impairment evaluations,
IMSI could be required to write off some or all of this goodwill and other
intangibles, which may adversely affect the combined company’s financial
condition and results of operations.
IMSI
will
account for the acquisition of AccessMedia using the purchase method of
accounting. A portion of the purchase price for this business will be allocated
to identifiable tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based
on
estimated fair values at the date of consummation of the acquisition. Any excess
purchase price, which is likely to constitute a significant portion of the
purchase price, will be allocated to goodwill and other intangibles. If the
proposed acquisition is completed, on a pro forma basis over 72% of the combined
company’s total assets will be allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, of
which approximately $18 million will be allocated to goodwill. In accordance
with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Statement
No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,
goodwill
is not amortized but is reviewed annually, or more frequently if impairment
indicators arise, for impairment, and other intangibles are also reviewed at
least annually or more frequently, if certain conditions exist, and may be
amortized. IMSI has estimated that the goodwill to be recorded in connection
with this acquisition will total approximately $15 million. When the
combined company performs future impairment tests, it is possible that the
carrying value of goodwill or other intangible assets could exceed their implied
fair value and therefore would require adjustment. Such adjustment would result
in a charge to operating income in that period. Once adjusted, there can be
no
assurance that there will not be further adjustments for impairment in future
periods.
Risks
Related to IMSI's Business
For
risks
related to IMSI’s business, please see “Risk Factors” starting on page 10 of
IMSI’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 and
Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated by
reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.
Risks
Related to AccessMedia's Business
AccessMedia's
business model is unproven, which makes it difficult to evaluate its current
business and future prospects.
AccessMedia's
business is substantially dependent upon AccessMedia's ability to generate
license revenue from users who have installed specialized media software on
their personal computers. This is a relatively new industry and product which
makes an evaluation of its current business and future prospects difficult.
The
revenue and income potential of this business is unproven.
The
public markets may not be receptive to IMSI's principal focus as an Internet
based media company.
Achieving
the benefits of the AccessMedia Acquisition will depend in part on the extent
to
which the public markets are receptive to the transformation of IMSI from a
software company to primarily an Internet media company and to AccessMedia’s
management team, technology and media library, and the success of AccessMedia’s
software. There can be no assurance that the public markets will be receptive
to
IMSI’s new business or that the public will accept AccessMedia’s
software.
AccessMedia's
executive officers and key personnel are critical to its success, and its
failure to develop and retain a team of key personnel in a competitive
marketplace may impair its ability to grow its business.
AccessMedia's
future success depends on its ability to retain its management team.
AccessMedia's must also attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified
employees, including engineering, technology, marketing, sales and support
personnel into a functional team achieving corporate goals. There is substantial
competition for highly skilled employees. AccessMedia's key employees are not
bound by agreements that could prevent them from terminating their employment
at
any time. If AccessMedia fails to attract and retain key employees, its business
could be harmed.
AccessMedia
will operate in a very competitive environment.
The
markets in which AccessMedia will compete are intensely competitive, highly
fragmented and characterized by rapidly changing technology and evolving
standards. We expect that AccessMedia will continue to experience vigorous
competition from current competitors and new competitors, including Disney/ABC,
NBC, CBS, Apple and others that may have significantly greater financial,
technical, marketing and other resources than it does and may have large current
customer bases and content agreements in place. Many other companies will
compete in specific areas of AccessMedia’s business. We expect additional
competition as other established and emerging companies enter into AccessMedia's
product market. This competition could result in price reductions, fewer
customers and orders, reduced gross margins and loss of market share, any of
which would materially adversely affect AccessMedia’s business, operating
results and financial condition.
AccessMedia
does not own its principal intellectual property and does not have the sole
right to exploit it.
The
principal intellectual property that underlies AccessMedia's "virtual set-top
box" used in distributing online media content is not owned by AccessMedia
but
is licensed from third parties, generally on a non-exclusive basis. The third
party licensors are free to exploit the intellectual property themselves or
license it to an unlimited number of other competitors. This competition could
result in price reductions, fewer customers and orders, reduced gross margins
and loss of market share, any of which would materially adversely affect the
combined company’s business, operating results and financial condition. In
addition, AccessMedia is not in control of the protection or prevention of
infringement of such intellectual property.
AccessMedia
generally does not have the right to modify its licensed technology or receive
updates or upgrades.
AccessMedia
generally does not have the right to modify the licensed technology, nor does
it
have the right to receive updates or upgrades or to obtain a copy of the source
code for such technology. In the limited circumstances where AccessMedia does
have the right to modify the licensed technology, the licensor owns such
modifications. In acquiring AccessMedia, IMSI is acquiring limited rights to
technology that IMSI may not have the rights to improve in the future to
maintain a competitive offering or support existing products or service
offerings.
AccessMedia
may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims, which could cause
it to incur significant expenses, pay substantial damages and be prevented
from
providing its services.
The
license agreements that permit AccessMedia to use the licensed technology
contain only limited representations and warranties of the licensor and limited
rights to indemnification for claims of infringement. Third parties may claim
that AccessMedia's products or services infringe or violate their intellectual
property rights. Any such claims could cause us to incur significant expenses
and, if successfully asserted against us, could require that it pay substantial
damages and prevent it from using licensed technology that may be fundamental
to
its business and providing its services. Even if AccessMedia were to prevail,
any litigation regarding its intellectual property could be costly and
time-consuming and divert the attention of our management and key personnel
from
our business operations. AccessMedia may also be obligated to indemnify its
business partners in any such litigation, which could further exhaust its
resources. Furthermore, as a result of an intellectual property challenge,
AccessMedia may be prevented from providing some or all of its services unless
it enters into royalty, license or other agreements. AccessMedia may not be
able
to obtain such agreements at all or on terms acceptable to it, and as a result,
AccessMedia may be precluded from offering most or all of its products and
services.
If
such
claims were to be filed and determined adversely to AccessMedia, AccessMedia
could be enjoined from using licensed technology that may be fundamental to
our
business. AccessMedia could also be forced to pay substantial monetary damages.
Any negative outcome against us could substantially harm our business and the
value of AccessMedia could be substantially reduced.
AccessMedia
is much smaller than certain competitors in the media
business.
AccessMedia's
business revenues, customer base and operations are much smaller than certain
other providers of entertainment and media products and services. Very large
media companies continue to view online media as a channel for distribution
of
their existing products or as an area in which to expand their business. These
competitors have substantially more resources and could impact AccessMedia's
business.
AccessMedia
has incurred losses in the past and may not be able to achieve profitability
in
the future.
AccessMedia
experienced startup losses in each quarterly and annual period from its
inception through the third calendar quarter of 2005. AccessMedia may not be
able to achieve or maintain profitability in the future. AccessMedia expects
that its operating expenses will continue to increase. We cannot assure you
that
AccessMedia will be able to generate sufficient revenue to achieve
profitability.
AccessMedia
may not be able to meet its projections regarding future revenues and
profitability which form a basis of Deson & Co.'s fairness
opinion.
Deson
& Co.'s opinion that the merger consideration to be paid to the AccessMedia
stockholders in the AccessMedia Acquisition was fair, from a financial point
of
view, to the IMSI shareholders is based in part on AccessMedia's projections
regarding future revenues and profitability. There can be no assurance that
AccessMedia will be able to achieve those projections within the contemplated
time period or at all.
AccessMedia's
future revenues and operating results are likely to vary significantly from
quarter to quarter.
AccessMedia's
future revenues and operating results are likely to vary significantly from
quarter to quarter due to a number of factors, many of which are outside its
control, and any of which could severely harm AccessMedia's business. These
factors include:
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ability to attract and retain advertisers and
customers;
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AccessMedia's
ability to attract and retain a large number of
users;
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Introduction
of new services or products by AccessMedia or by its
competitors;
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Timing
and uncertainty of advertising sales
cycles;
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Economic
and business cycle;
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Level
of Internet usage and broadband usage in
particular;
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AccessMedia's
ability to attract, integrate and retain qualified
personnel;
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Technical
difficulties or system downtime affecting the Internet generally
or the
operation of AccessMedia's systems;
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and timing of operating costs.
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In
order
to attract and maintain our user base, AccessMedia may incur expenditures on
sales and marketing, content development, technology and infrastructure. These
types of expenditures are planned or committed in advance and in anticipation
of
future revenues. If our revenues in a particular quarter are lower than
anticipated, AccessMedia may be unable to reduce spending in that quarter.
As a
result, any shortfall in revenues would likely harm its quarterly operating
results.
Due
to
the factors noted above and the other risks discussed in this section, one
should not rely on quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations
as an indication of future performance.
Governmental
regulation and legal uncertainties of the Internet may restrict AccessMedia's
business or raise its costs.
There
are
currently few laws or regulations that specifically regulate communications
or
commerce on the Internet. Laws and regulations may be adopted in the future,
however, that address issues including content, copyrights, distribution,
antitrust matters, user privacy, pricing, and the characteristics and quality
of
products and services. An increase in regulation or the application of existing
laws to the Internet could significantly increase its costs of operations and
harm AccessMedia's business. For example, the Communications Decency Act of
1996
sought to prohibit the transmission of certain types of information and content
over the Web. Additionally, several telecommunications companies have petitioned
the Federal Communications Commission to regulate Internet service providers
and
online service providers in a manner similar to long distance telephone carriers
and to impose access fees on these companies. Imposition of access fees could
increase the cost of transmitting data over the Internet. Moreover, it may
take
years to determine the extent to which existing laws relating to issues such
as
property ownership, obscenity, libel and personal privacy are applicable to
the
Internet or the application of laws and regulations from jurisdictions whose
laws do not currently apply to its business.
If
the
federal or state governments impose sales and use taxes on Internet sales,
this
could curtail the use of the Internet as a commerce channel. Due to the global
nature of the Internet, it is possible that multiple federal, state or foreign
jurisdictions might inconsistently regulate Internet activities. Any of these
developments could harm AccessMedia's business.
The
regulatory environment with respect to online media and data privacy practices
is also evolving. Electronic privacy is a public and governmental concern in
the
United States. The Federal Trade Commission has increasingly focused on issues
affecting online media, particularly online privacy and security issues.
Foreign
legislation has been enacted, and there is federal and state legislation pending
that is aimed at regulating the collection and use of personal data from
Internet users. For example, the European Union has adopted directives to
address privacy and electronic data collection concerns, which limit the manner
in which the personal data of Internet users may be collected and processed.
AccessMedia's relationships with its customers will often involve the collection
of personal data.
The
enactment of new legislation, changes in the regulatory climate, or the
expansion, enforcement or interpretation of existing laws could preclude us
from
offering some or all of AccessMedia services or expose AccessMedia to additional
costs and expenses, require substantial changes to its business or otherwise
substantially harm its business. Further, additional legislation or regulation
could be proposed or enacted at any time in the future, which could materially
and adversely affect its business.
AccessMedia
depends on a limited number of third parties for support, distribution and
development services.
AccessMedia
depends on agreements with a limited number of third parties, particularly
Alchemy, which is an affiliate of AccessMedia. Alchemy provides office and
operating space, staffing, technical services and consulting, bandwidth and
hosting, network infrastructure and other related services. Given the scope
of
the services provided by Alchemy, it is AccessMedia's most significant vendor
relationship. If it is unable to provide appropriate levels of service as
AccessMedia's business grows or AccessMedia's relationship does not prove
workable, AccessMedia will be forced to seek new providers and its ability
to
locate cost-effective relationships is not proven.
AccessMedia
depends on Internet advertising to promote our products and
services.
AccessMedia
depends in part on the use of online advertisements to attract new users.
AccessMedia buys these advertisements from third parties to promote its products
and services. AccessMedia believes that its business will continue to rely
on
this method for attracting its audience. If it is unable to purchase these
advertisements on cost-effective terms, this could limit AccessMedia's ability
to attract users cost-effectively. If online advertising become less effective
or more expensive, this method may not remain a useful means of attracting
new
users. If AccessMedia were unable to continue to obtain Internet advertising
on
a cost-effective basis, its ability to attract new users would be impaired,
which could harm its business.
If
AccessMedia fails to sustain and expand the number of users who install its
software or fails to attract advertisers, it will not be able to sustain or
increase revenue.
Advertising
is currently a significant part of our proposed revenues. The success of
AccessMedia's business depends in part on its ability to offer its advertising
customers access to a large audience, comprised of users who have downloaded
our
software products. As a result, it is critical to our success that we
continually add substantial numbers of new users. In addition, we must attract
users who respond to our ads by clicking through to advertisers’ web pages or
purchasing the advertisers’ products, because these click through and conversion
rates are critical to our ability to maintain and grow our advertising rates.
If
fewer users download the AccessMedia software, AccessMedia would not be able
to
maintain or expand the number of active users.
AccessMedia's
products and services may not perform as expected, which could harm its
business.
If
AccessMedia's services fail to perform properly, its customers and advertisers
may discontinue their use of AccessMedia's products and services. Despite
testing, AccessMedia's existing products or services may not perform as expected
due to unforeseen problems. Any defects may cause AccessMedia to incur
significant expenses and divert the attention of its management and key
personnel from other aspects of its business.
Negative
perceptions and adverse publicity concerning our business practices could damage
our reputation and harm our business.
The
digital media distribution industry is vulnerable to negative public perception.
Negative perception of our business practices or negative press reports linking
our services to questionable business practices of other companies in our
industry could damage AccessMedia's reputation, cause new users not to install
or existing users to uninstall the AccessMedia software or cause consumers
to
use technologies that impede our ability to deliver ads. This negative
perception could also lead to increased regulation of our industry or other
regulations that adversely affect our business practices. Any of these events
could reduce the demand for our services among advertisers and significantly
harm our business.
System
failures could damage AccessMedia's reputation and harm its
business.
The
continuous and uninterrupted performance of AccessMedia's systems is critical
to
its success. AccessMedia must protect these systems against damage from fire,
power loss, water damage, earthquakes, telecommunications failures, viruses,
vandalism and other malicious acts, and similar unexpected adverse events.
AccessMedia's operations depend upon its ability to maintain and protect its
computer systems, data centers and server locations. AccessMedia's data center
and primary operations are located in California, an area susceptible to seismic
activity and possible power outages. AccessMedia cannot eliminate the risk
of
downtime caused by factors such as natural disasters and other events. Further,
individuals may attempt to breach our network security, such as hackers, which
could damage its network. The occurrence of any of these events could harm
its
business.
AccessMedia's
market may undergo rapid technological change, and its future success will
depend on its ability to develop and launch products and services of interest
to
consumers.
If
new
industry standards and practices emerge in the Internet and online media
industry, AccessMedia's existing services, technology and systems may become
obsolete. AccessMedia cannot assure you that it will be able to address
technological change in its industry in a timely fashion. AccessMedia's products
and services are relatively new in their current form and it cannot rely upon
historical customer acceptance. Additionally, AccessMedia's technology which
involves peer-to-peer networking may not be acceptable to consumers or, if
accepted, may fall from favor and require it to develop new products and
services.
AccessMedia
depends on the development of Internet infrastructure for its future
growth.
AccessMedia's
success depends on the continued acceptance and growth of the Internet as a
commercial and business medium. The use of the Internet for commerce and
business could be hindered due to concerns related to the security and privacy
of information on the Internet. Further, for AccessMedia's business to succeed,
Internet infrastructure must support and grow the broadband access which is
necessary to support its products and services. The Internet has experienced
increased traffic, widespread computer viruses and outages of service, which
have caused frequent periods of decreased performance. If Internet usage
continues to grow rapidly or if outages occur, the Internet’s infrastructure may
not be able to support these demands, and its performance and reliability may
decline.
Growth
could strain AccessMedia's personnel and infrastructure resources, which could
prevent it from successfully implementing its business
plan.
AccessMedia
is currently expecting a period of rapid growth in its headcount and operations,
which will place a significant strain on its management, administrative,
operational and financial infrastructure. AccessMedia anticipates that further
growth will be required to increase its user and advertiser base. AccessMedia's
success will depend in part upon the ability of its senior management to manage
this growth effectively. To manage the expected growth of its operations and
personnel, AccessMedia will need to continue to improve its operational,
financial and management controls and its reporting systems and procedures.
If
AccessMedia fails to successfully manage its growth, it will be unable to
execute its business plan.
SPECIAL
MEETING OF IMSI SHAREHOLDERS
Date,
Time and Place of Meeting
The
accompanying proxy is solicited by the board of directors of IMSI for use at
the
special meeting of shareholders to be held on [January _____, 2006, at 10:00
a.m., local time, at ___________________], California. IMSI’s telephone number
is (415) 878-4000.
These
proxy solicitation materials were mailed on or about [__], 2005 to all
shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting.
Record
Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Outstanding Shares
The
IMSI
board of directors has fixed the close of business on [__________], 2005 as
the
record date for determination of the shareholders of IMSI entitled to notice
of,
and to vote at, the IMSI special meeting of shareholders or any adjournment
or
postponement thereof. Only IMSI shareholders of record at the close of business
on the record date will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the IMSI
special meeting of shareholders or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
IMSI shareholders will have one vote for each share of IMSI common stock that
they owned on the IMSI record date, exercisable in person or by a properly
executed and delivered proxy with respect to the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders.
At
the
close of business on the IMSI record date, there were [29,830,877] shares of
IMSI common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the IMSI
special meeting of shareholders.
Purpose
of the IMSI Special Meeting of Stockholders
At
the
IMSI special meeting of shareholders, shareholders will be asked to:
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consider
and vote on a proposal to change the state of incorporation of IMSI
from
California to Delaware by merging IMSI with and into a wholly owned
subsidiary of IMSI that is incorporated under the laws of Delaware,
referred to as the Reincorporation Proposal, which reincorporation
will
cause certain changes to IMSI's articles of incorporation and by-laws
and
cause IMSI's name to be changed to Broadcaster,
Inc;
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approve
a reverse one for two stock split of IMSI common
stock;
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approve
the amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan which will
result in
the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the plan
(before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split);
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approve
any adjournments of the meeting to another time or place, as necessary
or
appropriate to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposals;
and
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conduct
any other business that properly comes before the meeting or any
adjournments or postponements
thereof.
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Quorum;
Abstentions; Broker Non-Votes
There
must be a quorum for the IMSI special meeting of shareholders to be held. The
holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding IMSI common stock entitled
to vote, present in person or represented by a properly executed and delivered
proxy, will constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business at
the
IMSI special meeting of shareholders. Only IMSI shareholders of record on the
record date will be entitled to vote at the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders. All shares of IMSI common stock represented at the IMSI special
meeting of shareholders, but not voting, including broker non-votes (i.e.,
shares held by brokers or nominees which are represented at the meeting, but
with respect to which such broker or nominee is not empowered to vote on a
particular purpose) and abstentions, will be counted as present for determining
the presence or absence of a quorum but will not be counted as having been
voted
on any proposal. Consequently, an abstention from voting or a broker non-vote
on
a proposal will have the effect of a vote against the proposals.
Voting
by IMSI Directors and Executive Officers
On
[_________], 2005, the record date for the IMSI special meeting of shareholders,
directors and executive officers of IMSI and their affiliates beneficially
owned
and were entitled to vote 5,011,704 (before giving effect to the reverse one
for
two stock split) outstanding shares of IMSI common stock including those which
could be acquired by the exercise of options within 60 days, or less than 15%
of
the shares of IMSI common stock outstanding on that date. A more detailed
description of the ownership of IMSI common stock by certain beneficial owners
and IMSI’s directors and executive officers is set forth on page of this
document.
Votes
Required
Required
Vote for Reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware (Proposal 1)
Approval
of the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware requires the affirmative vote of
a
majority of the outstanding shares of IMSI common stock. The
reincorporation will not be completed unless IMSI shareholders approve the
Reincorporation Proposal.
Required
Vote for Board Authorization to Effectuate a Reverse One for Two Stock Split
(Proposal 2)
Approval
of the proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse
one
for two stock split requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of IMSI common stock. The
reverse stock split will not be completed unless IMSI shareholders approve
the
Reverse Stock Split Proposal.
Required
Vote for Approval of an increase in the 2004 Stock Option Plan (Proposal
3)
Approval
of the proposal for approval of the amendment of the 2004 Incentive Stock Option
Plan which will result in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock
options to the plan (before giving effect to the reverse one for two stock
split) requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares
of
IMSI common stock. The
increase in the 2004 Stock Option Plan will not be completed unless IMSI
shareholders approve the Stock Plan Increase Proposal.
Required
Vote for Approval of Adjournment of Special Meeting
If
necessary, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares
of
IMSI common stock present or represented by proxy at the special meeting,
whether or not a quorum is present, is required to adjourn the special meeting
for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies in favor of the
proposals.
Solicitation
of Proxies
This
solicitation is made on behalf of the IMSI board of directors, and IMSI will
pay
the costs of soliciting and obtaining the proxies, including the cost of
reimbursing banks, brokers and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries,
for
forwarding proxy materials to their principals. Proxies may be solicited,
without extra compensation, by IMSI’s officers, directors and employees by mail,
telephone, fax, personal interviews or other methods of communication.
Voting
of Proxies
The
proxy
card accompanying this document is solicited on behalf of the IMSI board of
directors for use at the special meeting. IMSI requests that you complete,
date
and sign the accompanying proxy card and return it promptly in the enclosed
postage-paid envelope or otherwise mail it to IMSI or its solicitor. All
properly signed proxies that IMSI receives prior to the vote at the meeting
and
that are not revoked will be voted at the IMSI special meeting of shareholders
in accordance with the instructions indicated on the proxies.
If
a
proxy is returned to IMSI without an indication as to how the shares of IMSI
common stock represented are to be voted, the IMSI common stock represented
by
the proxy will be voted FOR each of the proposals. Unless you check the box
on
your proxy withholding discretionary authority, the proxy holders may use their
discretion to vote on other matters relating to the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders. IMSI currently does not contemplate that any matters, other than
Proposals 1 through 3 will be considered at the IMSI special shareholders
meeting. If any other matters are properly brought before the meeting, the
persons named in the proxies will have discretion to vote on such matters in
accordance with their best judgment.
Stockholders
of record may vote by completing and returning the enclosed proxy card prior
to
the IMSI special meeting of shareholders, by voting in person at the IMSI
special meeting of shareholders or by submitting a signed proxy card at the
IMSI
special meeting of shareholders.
Revocability
of Proxies
You
have
the power to revoke your proxy at any time before your proxy is voted at the
IMSI special meeting of shareholders. Your proxy can be revoked in one of three
ways: (1) you can send a signed notice of revocation; (2) you can grant a new,
valid proxy bearing a later date; or (3) if you are a holder of record, you
can
attend the IMSI special meeting of shareholders and vote in person, which will
automatically cancel any proxy previously given, or you may revoke your proxy
in
person, but your attendance alone will not revoke any proxy that you have
previously given. If you choose either of the first two methods, you must submit
your notice of revocation or your new proxy to the corporate secretary of IMSI
no later than the beginning of the IMSI special meeting of
shareholders.
Please
note, however, that if your shares are held of record by a broker, bank, or
other nominee and you wish to vote at the special meeting of shareholders,
you
must bring to the special meeting of shareholders a letter from the broker,
bank
or other nominee confirming your beneficial ownership of the
shares.
Recommendations
of the IMSI Board of Directors
Proposal
No. 1
IMSI’s
board of directors, has determined that the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware
is advisable, that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders
that
IMSI reincorporate in Delaware, and that the reincorporation is fair to IMSI
and
its shareholders. IMSI’s board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders
vote FOR the reincorporation. For a more complete description of the
recommendation of IMSI’s board of directors, see “The Reincorporation Merger -
Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors” beginning on page of
this
document.
IMSI’s
board of directors has also determined that the acquisition of AccessMedia,
the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the other transactions contemplated by the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement are advisable and in the best interests of and
fair
to IMSI and its shareholders. IMSI has entered into the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and intends to consummate the acquisition after effectuating the
reincorporation. Under
Delaware law, if the reincorporation is approved and completed prior to the
AccessMedia Acquisition, the IMSI shareholders will NOT have the right to vote
on the AccessMedia Acquisition or the AccessMedia Merger Agreement. For a more
complete description of the recommendation of IMSI’s board of directors, see
“The AccessMedia Acquisition - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors”
beginning on page of
this
document.
Proposal
No. 2
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the reverse one for two stock split
may
be advisable and in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders. IMSI’s
board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote FOR the proposal
to
authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate the reverse one for two stock
split). For a more complete description of the recommendation of IMSI’s board of
directors, see “Reverse Stock Split - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of
Directors” beginning on page of
this
document.
Proposal
No. 3
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the amendment of the 2004 Incentive
Stock
Option Plan which will result in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common
stock options to the plan (before giving effect to the reverse one for two
stock
split) is advisable and that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders. IMSI’s board of directors recommends that IMSI shareholders vote
FOR the proposal to amend the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan which will result
in the addition of 6,500,000 shares of common stock options to the plan (before
giving effect to the reverse one for two stock split). For a more complete
description of the recommendation of IMSI’s board of directors, see “Option Plan
Increase - Recommendations of IMSI’s Board of Directors” beginning on page
of
this
document.
Your
vote is important. Accordingly, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy
card whether or not you plan to attend the IMSI special meeting of shareholders
in person.
PROPOSAL
NO. 1 - REINCORPORATION IN DELAWARE
This
section of this document describes the principal aspects of the reincorporation
of IMSI in Delaware. While IMSI believes that this description covers the
material terms of the reincorporation and the related transactions, this summary
may not contain all of the information that is important to IMSI shareholders.
You can obtain a more complete understanding of the merger by reading the
Reincorporation Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this document as
Annex
A and incorporated herein by reference. You are encouraged to read the
Reincorporation Agreement and the other annexes to this document carefully
and
in their entirety.
The
Reincorporation
Shareholders
will be asked to approve a proposal to change the state of incorporation of
IMSI
from California to Delaware. The Board of Directors believes that it is in
the
best interests of IMSI and its shareholders to obtain the advantages offered
by
Delaware law.
The
proposal regarding reincorporation and certain differences between applicable
California and Delaware laws are summarized below. The summary is not complete.
It is qualified in its entirety by reference to: (a) the Agreement of Merger
(the "Reincorporation Agreement") between IMSI (sometimes referred to as the
"California Company") and a newly-formed Delaware corporation named
"Broadcaster, Inc." that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMSI and that would
become the new public company after the reincorporation ("IMSI Delaware");
(b)
the Certificate of Incorporation of IMSI Delaware (the "Delaware Certificate");
(c) the Bylaws of IMSI Delaware (the "Delaware Bylaws"); (d) the Articles of
Incorporation of IMSI (the "California Articles"); (e) the Bylaws of IMSI (the
"California Bylaws"); (f) the Delaware General Corporation Law and related
case
law (the "Delaware Law") and (g) the California General Corporation Law and
related case law (the "California Law"). The Agreement, the Delaware Certificate
and the Delaware Bylaws are attached to this proxy statement as Annexes A,
B and
C, respectively. The California Articles and the California Bylaws are available
for inspection at the principal office of IMSI and will also be sent to
shareholders on request at a nominal charge to cover costs. Requests should
be
directed to International Microcomputer Software, Inc., 100 Rowland Way, Suite
300, Novato, CA 94945, telephone (415) 878-4000.
If
approved, the reincorporation will be accomplished by merging IMSI into IMSI
Delaware (the "Reincorporation Merger"). After the Reincorporation Merger,
IMSI
Delaware will continue to operate the business of IMSI under the name
Broadcaster, Inc. The reincorporation itself will not result in any change
in
the business, management or personnel, fiscal year, financial condition or
location of the headquarters or other facilities of IMSI. The directors elected
at the 2005 Annual Meeting will be the directors of IMSI Delaware. IMSI Delaware
will continue all stock option plans of IMSI. Each option to purchase shares
of
IMSI's common stock under these plans will become an option to purchase the
same
number of shares of IMSI Delaware's common stock at the same price and on the
same terms and conditions as is presently the case (subject to adjustment for
the stock split discussed below). IMSI Delaware will also continue all other
employee benefit arrangements of IMSI without change.
When
the
Reincorporation Merger becomes effective, each outstanding share of IMSI's
common stock, no par value, will become one (1) share of IMSI Delaware's common
stock, $0.001 par value per share. Each stock certificate representing
outstanding shares of IMSI's common stock will then represent the same number
of
shares of IMSI Delaware's common stock. The common stock of IMSI is listed
for
trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, and after the Reincorporation Merger IMSI
Delaware's common stock will continue to be traded on the OTC Bulletin Board
but
under a new symbol representative of its new name Broadcaster, Inc..
Under
the
California Law, shareholders have the right to exercise so-called "dissenters'
rights" in connection with certain mergers and to receive in cash the appraised
fair value of their shares. However, the California Law does not grant
dissenters' rights in connection with mergers such as the Reincorporation
Merger.
Principal
Reasons for the Reincorporation
Well-Established
Principles of Corporate Governance. As IMSI plans for the future, the Board
of
Directors and management believe it essential to be able to draw upon
well-established principles of corporate governance in making legal and business
decisions. The Delaware Law includes numerous judicial precedents that address
required and permitted conduct of corporations and their boards of directors.
The California Law includes far fewer such precedents. IMSI believes that
shareholders will benefit from the well-established principles of the Delaware
Law.
Predictability,
Flexibility and Responsiveness to Corporate Needs. Delaware has adopted
comprehensive and flexible corporate laws which are revised regularly to meet
changing business circumstances. The Delaware Legislature is particularly
sensitive to issues regarding corporate law and is especially responsive to
developments in modern corporate law. In addition, Delaware offers a system
of
specialized chancery courts to deal quickly and efficiently with corporate
law
questions. These courts have developed considerable expertise in dealing with
corporate issues as well as a substantial and influential body of case law
construing Delaware's corporate law. In addition, the Delaware Secretary of
State is particularly flexible, expert and responsible in its administration
of
the filings required for mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Delaware has become the preferred domicile for most major American corporations
and Delaware Law and administrative practices have become comparatively
well-known and widely understood. As a result of these factors, it is
anticipated that Delaware Law will provide greater efficiency, predictability
and flexibility in IMSI's legal affairs than is presently available under
California Law.
Increased
Ability to Attract and Retain Qualified Directors. IMSI seeks to continue to
attract and retain the most capable individuals available to serve as its
directors and officers. The Delaware Law permits corporations to limit the
liability of directors and provide indemnification to its directors and officers
to a somewhat greater degree than has traditionally been the case under
California law. The Board of Directors thus believes that reincorporation can
be
a factor in attracting quality individuals to the Board and management,
encouraging existing directors and officers to continue to serve in these
capacities and freeing those persons to make corporate decisions on the merits
rather than out of a desire to avoid personal liability. Although to date IMSI
has not experienced difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified directors
and officers, personal liability is increasingly expressed as a concern. One
reason is that, in November 1996, California's voters were asked to approve
a
law that could have expanded the liability and further limited the
indemnification rights of directors and officers in connection with certain
lawsuits based on securities laws (Proposition 211). Although voters rejected
that proposal, it is possible that, in the future, California will enact laws
that adversely affect the ability of corporations incorporated in that state
to
attract and retain quality directors and officers.
Certain
Possible Disadvantages
Despite
the belief of the Board of Directors that the proposed reincorporation is in
the
best interests of IMSI and its shareholders, it should be noted that Delaware
Law provides shareholders different protections relative to other domiciles.
The
next section of this proxy statement discusses certain of those differences.
In
addition, the Delaware Certificate and the Delaware Bylaws contain certain
provisions that IMSI could have adopted but has not adopted, which affect the
relative rights and powers of shareholders and management, and shareholders'
participation in corporate decision-making. These provisions are discussed
in
the next section of this proxy statement.
Proposal
APPROVAL
OF THE PROPOSED REINCORPORATION BY SHAREHOLDERS WILL CONSTITUTE APPROVAL OF
THE
AGREEMENT, THE REINCORPORATION MERGER, THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE, THE DELAWARE
BYLAWS, THE ASSUMPTION BY THE DELAWARE COMPANY OF THE CALIFORNIA COMPANY'S
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS AND THE CHANGE OF THE CALIFORNIA
COMPANY’S NAME.
In
accordance with California Law, the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of common stock is required for approval of the
reincorporation proposal. IMSI expects to complete the Reincorporation Merger
promptly if and after shareholders grant that approval.
Certain
Federal Income Tax Considerations
The
following discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, or the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder, and existing
administrative interpretations and court decisions, all of which are subject
to
change, possibly with retroactive effect. Any such change could affect the
continuing validity of the following discussion.
The
Reincorporation is intended to constitute a reorganization within the meaning
of
Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, pursuant to which no gain or loss
will be recognized by shareholders as a result of the reincorporation. IMSI
has
not and does not intend to obtain an opinion that, for federal income tax
purposes that the Reincorporation will qualify under Section 368 of the Internal
Revenue Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized by IMSI shareholders
as
a result of the Reincorporation. Accordingly, IMSI shareholders are urged to
consult their own tax advisors as to the tax consequences to them as a result
of
the reincorporation, including the applicable Federal, state, local and foreign
tax consequences.
This
discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that
may
be important to you in light of your particular circumstances or if you are
subject to special rules. Moreover, the discussion does not address any
non-income tax or any foreign, state or local tax consequences of the
reincorporation.
To
ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, IMSI stockholders
are hereby notified that: (a) any discussion of federal tax issues in this
information statement is not intended or written by us to be relied upon, and
cannot be relied upon by IMSI stockholders for the purpose of avoiding penalties
that may be imposed on imsi stockholders under the Internal Revenue Code; (b)
such discussion is written to support the promotion or marketing of the
transactions or matters addressed herein; and (c) IMSI stockholders should
seek
advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax
advisor.
Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE REINCORPORATION
OF IMSI IN DELAWARE.
CERTAIN
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE
LAW
There
are
certain ways in which, by causing IMSI to be governed by the Delaware Law,
the
Delaware Certificate and the Delaware Bylaws, reincorporation will alter the
rights and powers of shareholders and management, and reduce shareholder
participation in certain corporate decisions. In addition, IMSI Delaware could
implement additional changes in the future that further alter the rights and
powers of stockholders and management. Some of those changes could be effected
by amendments to the Delaware Certificate after stockholder approval. Others
could be effected by amendments to the Delaware Bylaws without stockholder
approval. To reflect the language difference found in the respective statutes
of
the two states, the following discussion uses the word "shareholder" with
respect to California and "stockholder" with respect to Delaware.
The
following is a summary list of the subject matter of the principal changes
that
will be effected by reincorporating from California to Delaware. A discussion
of
such principal changes follows.
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Shareholder
Action by Written Consent
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Special
Shareholder Meetings
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Advance
Notice Requirement for shareholder Proposals and Director
Nominations
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Single
Class of Directors
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Filling
Board Vacancies
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Amendment
of Certificate or Articles of
Incorporation
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Shareholder/Stockholder
Approval
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Rights
of Dissenting Shareholders
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Dividends
and Stock Repurchases
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Inspection
of Shareholder List
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Shareholder
Votes on Certain Transactions and
Events
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Interested
Director Transactions
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Shareholder
Derivative Suits
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Application
of California Law After
Reincorporation
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Shareholder
Action by Written Consent.
The
Delaware Certificate provides that stockholders may act only at an annual or
special meeting of stockholders and not by written consent. The California
Law
permits California corporations to include a similar provision in its articles
of incorporation. However, the California Articles do not contain such a
provision, and the California Bylaws specifically provide for shareholders
to
act by written consent. The elimination of the right of shareholders to act
by
written consent could make more difficult or discourage attempts to acquire
control of IMSI or wage a proxy contest.
Special
Shareholder Meetings.
The
Delaware Bylaws provide that special meetings of stockholders can be called
only
by the Board of Directors, the Chair of the Board or the President of IMSI
Delaware. The Delaware Bylaws also limit the business permitted to be conducted
at special meetings of stockholders to matters which the Board of Directors
brings before those meetings. Under the California Law and as set forth in
the
California Bylaws, a special meeting of shareholders may be called by a
corporation's board of directors, the Chairman of the Board, its President
or
holders of stock entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at
a
meeting (five percent under certain circumstances).
Cumulative
Voting.
Cumulative voting enables less than half the shares that vote for directors
to
elect one or more (but not a majority of) directors. Under non-cumulative
voting, a majority of the shares that vote elects all the directors. Both the
Delaware Law and the California Law permit corporations like IMSI to eliminate
(or, in Delaware, not to grant) rights to elect directors by cumulative voting.
The California Bylaws do not eliminate cumulative voting and, therefore,
shareholders currently have that right. Because the Delaware Certificate does
not grant stockholders the right to elect directors by cumulative voting,
stockholders will not have that right if IMSI reincorporates in
Delaware.
Advance
Notice Requirement for Shareholder Proposals and Director
Nominations.
There is
no specific statutory requirement under either California or Delaware law with
regard to advance notice of director nominations and shareholder proposals.
Without a bylaw restriction, director nominations and shareholder proposals
may
be made without advance notice at the annual meeting. However, federal
securities laws generally provide that shareholder proposals that the proponent
wishes to include in IMSI's proxy materials must be received not less than
120
days in advance of the date of the proxy statement released in connection with
the previous year's annual meeting.
The
Delaware Bylaws provide that in order for director nominations or shareholder
proposals to be properly brought before the meeting, the shareholder must have
delivered timely notice to the Secretary of IMSI. The California Bylaws do
not
include such an advance notice requirement. To be timely under the Delaware
Bylaws, notice must be delivered not less than 120 days prior to the anniversary
of the mailing date for the previous year's annual meeting. If no annual meeting
was held in the previous year or the date of the annual meeting has been
advanced by more than 30 days from the date contemplated at the time of the
previous year's proxy statement, the Delaware Bylaws provide that notice must
be
given not later than the close of business on the tenth day following the day
on
which the date of the annual meeting is publicly announced.
Business
Combinations.
The
Delaware Law subjects to special stockholder approval requirements certain
transactions involving a corporation and significant stockholders. The
California Law also has provisions that address certain transactions with
significant shareholders and with certain other parties as well.
Under
Section 203 of the Delaware Law ("Section 203"), certain "business combinations"
with an "interested stockholder" are subject to a three-year moratorium unless
specified conditions are met. The three-year period begins when the interested
stockholder attains that status. With exceptions, an interested stockholder
is a
person or group that "owns" at least 15 percent of the corporation's outstanding
voting stock or is affiliated with the corporation and owned at least 15 percent
of such stock at any time within three years. A person is deemed to own shares,
for this purpose, if that person beneficially owns the shares, has a right
to
acquire them, has a right to vote them (subject to exceptions) or is party
to an
agreement regarding their acquisition, holding, voting or disposition with
the
person that beneficially owns them. "Business combinations" include, among
other
transactions: (a) mergers with or caused by the interested stockholder; (b)
certain sales or other dispositions of assets to the interested stockholder
if
the market value of the assets equals at least ten percent of the total market
value of the corporation's consolidated assets or outstanding stock; (c) certain
issuances of stock by the corporation to the interested stockholder; and (d)
certain loans, advances, guarantees, pledges and other benefits extended to,
or
conferred upon, the interested stockholder.
The
three-year moratorium does not apply if: (a) before the stockholder became
an
interested stockholder, the board of directors approved the business combination
or the transaction that caused the person to become an interested stockholder;
(b) the interested stockholder owns 85 percent of the corporation's voting
stock
after completion of the transaction that caused the stockholder to become an
interested stockholder (certain shares are excluded from this 85 percent
calculation) or (c) at the time the person became an interested stockholder
or
after that time, the board approved the business combination and the combination
is also approved by holders of 66 2/3 percent of the voting stock not owned
by
the interested stockholder. Although a Delaware corporation may elect not to
be
governed by Section 203, IMSI Delaware does not intend to make that election.
Accordingly, Section 203 will apply to IMSI Delaware.
IMSI
believes that Section 203 may have the effect of encouraging potential acquirers
to negotiate with IMSI Delaware's Board of Directors instead of launching a
hostile acquisition attempt. Section 203 also has the effect of limiting the
ability of potential acquirers to make a two-tiered bid for a Delaware
corporation in which all stockholders would not be treated equally. Section
203
may deter potential unfriendly offers or other efforts to obtain control of
IMSI
Delaware that are not approved by its Board of Directors. It could, therefore,
deprive stockholders of opportunities to realize a premium on their
stock.
The
California Law requires that holders of common stock receive common stock in
a
merger of a California corporation with the holder of more than 50 percent
but
less than 90 percent of such common stock, unless all the shareholders approve
the merger or the California Department of Corporations approves the merger
after a hearing as to fairness. This provision may have the effect of making
a
cash-out merger by a majority shareholder more difficult to accomplish and
deterring a tender offer that would precede such a merger.
The
California Law also provides that, with exceptions, when a tender offer or
a
proposal for a reorganization or sale of assets is made by an "interested party"
(in general, a controlling or managing party of the target corporation), a
fairness opinion regarding the consideration to be paid to shareholders must
be
delivered to the shareholders. Furthermore, if a tender for shares or vote
is
sought pursuant to an interested party's proposal and another party makes a
later proposal at least ten days before the date of acceptance of the interested
party's tender or proposal, the shareholders must be informed of the later
offer
and be afforded a reasonable opportunity to withdraw any vote, consent, proxy
or
tendered shares. The Delaware Law has no comparable provision.
Liability
of Directors.
The
California Articles provide for the elimination of personal monetary liability
of directors to the fullest extent permitted by the California Law. The Delaware
Certificate provides for the elimination of personal monetary liability of
directors to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware Law.
The
Delaware Law may permit somewhat broader elimination of such liability than
the
California Law permits. The Delaware Law permits the elimination of personal
monetary liability of a director to the corporation or its stockholders for
breaches of the director's fiduciary duty, other than for: (a) breaches of
the
director's duty of loyalty; (b) acts or omissions not in good faith or which
involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (c) unlawful
dividends or stock repurchases and (d) transactions from which the director
derived an improper personal benefit. The California Law permits the elimination
of personal monetary liability of a director in actions brought by or in right
of the corporation for breaches of the director's duties to the corporation
and
its shareholders, other than for (among other things): (a) acts or omissions
that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing or culpable violation of law;
(b) acts or omissions the director believes to be contrary to the best interests
of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good
faith; (c) transactions from which the director derived an improper personal
benefit; (d) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's
duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the
director was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of
performing the director's duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation
or its shareholders; and (e) acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused
pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's duties
to
the corporation or its shareholders.
Indemnification.
California and Delaware both permit corporations to indemnify their officers,
directors, employees and other agents under certain circumstances. While the
indemnification provisions of the California Law and the Delaware Law are
similar, they differ in certain respects.
The
California Law permits indemnification for expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection
with third party actions (i.e., actions not brought by the corporation or
derivatively on behalf of the corporation) if the person to be indemnified
acted
in good faith and in a manner that person reasonably believed to be in the
best
interests of the corporation and its shareholders, as determined by a majority
vote of a disinterested quorum of the directors, independent legal counsel
(if a
quorum of independent directors is not obtainable), a majority vote of a quorum
of the shareholders (excluding shares owned by the indemnified party) or the
court handling the action. The Delaware Law permits such indemnification if
the
person to be indemnified is determined to have acted in good faith and in a
manner that person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation. The Delaware Law therefore appears to permit
indemnification even though the indemnified person is unable to demonstrate
that
his or her conduct was reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the
corporation.
Both
the
California Law and the Delaware Law also permit indemnification for expenses
(but not judgments, fines, settlements or other amounts) actually and reasonably
incurred in actions brought directly by the corporation or derivatively on
the
corporation's behalf. However, no such indemnification is permitted if the
person is adjudged liable to the corporation in the performance of that person's
duties to the corporation and its shareholders, unless and to the extent a
court
determines that indemnification is appropriate.
The
California Law further provides that the corporation cannot indemnify amounts
paid in settling or otherwise disposing of such an action without court approval
or for expenses incurred in defending such an action which is settled or
otherwise disposed of without court approval. The Delaware Law allows
indemnification of such amounts paid and expenses incurred in connection with
direct or derivative actions that are settled or otherwise disposed of without
court approval.
The
California Law requires indemnification against expenses actually and reasonably
incurred in direct, derivative and third party actions when the individual
has
successfully defended the action on the merits. The Delaware Law requires such
indemnification in connection with a successful defense on the merits or
otherwise. Accordingly, the Delaware Law requires indemnification where the
individual prevails for "technical" reasons such as the bar of an applicable
statute of limitations.
The
California Law permits corporations to include in their articles of
incorporation a provision that extends the scope of indemnification through
agreements, bylaws or other corporate action beyond that specifically authorized
by statute. Similarly, the Delaware Law states that the indemnification provided
by statute is not exclusive of any other indemnification rights under any
by-law, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or
otherwise. This feature of the Delaware Law is potentially broader than the
California provision, because the California provision states that any such
"excess" indemnification cannot extend to conduct from which directors may
not
be exonerated by a provision in the articles of incorporation. The Delaware
provision does not contain a similar requirement. Both the California Bylaws
and
the Delaware Certificate provide for "excess" indemnification.
There
has
never been, nor is there any pending or, to IMSI's knowledge, threatened
litigation or other proceeding involving any of its directors in which the
rights of IMSI or its shareholders would have been or would be affected if
IMSI
were already a Delaware corporation as set forth in this reincorporation
proposal. In considering the reincorporation proposal, the Board recognized
that
the individual directors have a personal interest in obtaining the benefits
of
the Delaware Law and that the expense to IMSI might be greater after
reincorporation to the extent any director or officer is indemnified in
circumstances where indemnification would not be available under the California
Law. The Board believes, however, that the overall effect of reincorporation
is
to provide a legal environment that enhances IMSI's ability to continue to
attract and retain high quality directors and officers. Moreover, the risk
of
possible greater expenditures for indemnification obligations is believed
offset, at least in part, by more favorable Directors and Officers liability
insurance premiums if IMSI reincorporates as a Delaware
corporation.
Single
Class of Directors.
The
California Company has a single class of directors and IMSI Delaware will have
a
single class of directors. That means that shareholders vote to elect all the
directors each year. By contrast, under a "classified" or "staggered" board,
directors are divided into classes and shareholders vote for the members of
only
one class at each annual shareholder meeting. One possible effect of a
classified board is that dissident shareholders cannot as easily or quickly
acquire control of the board. Classified boards are permitted under both the
California Law and the Delaware Law; however under the California Law if a
board
is divided into two classes the authorized number of directors must be at least
six, and if the board is divided into three classes the authorized number of
directors must be at least nine. The Delaware Law has no similar
requirement.
Removal
of Directors.
Under
the California Law, any director or the entire board may be removed, with or
without cause, with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares
entitled to vote. However, for corporations like IMSI that permit cumulative
voting, no director may be removed (unless the entire board is removed) if
the
number of votes cast against removal would be sufficient to elect the director
under cumulative voting.
Under
the
Delaware Law, a director of a corporation that does not have a classified board
may be removed with or without cause by the holders of a majority of the shares
then entitled to vote at an election of directors, subject to limitations for
corporations that permit cumulative voting. A director of a corporation that
has
a classified board can be removed only for cause, unless its certificate of
incorporation provides otherwise. As mentioned, IMSI Delaware will not have
a
classified board. The Delaware Bylaws provide that directors may be removed,
with or without cause, at an annual meeting or a special meeting of stockholders
called for that purpose. Therefore, after reincorporation, stockholders of
IMSI
Delaware will still be entitled to remove directors without cause. However,
minority stockholders who in some cases could have blocked removal will no
longer have that ability, because IMSI Delaware will not have cumulative
voting.
Filling
Board Vacancies.
Under
the California Law, shareholders may fill any vacancy on the board not otherwise
filled by the board. Unless the articles or bylaws provide otherwise, the board
may fill any vacancy other than one caused by removal of a director. A vacancy
created by removal may be filled only by the shareholders, unless the
corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws also authorize the board
to
fill such vacancies. The California Bylaws do not permit the Board to fill
such
vacancies. Under the Delaware Law, vacancies and newly-created directorships
may
be filled by a majority of the directors then in office or by the stockholders,
unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws. Neither
the Delaware Certificate nor the Delaware Bylaws restrict the ability of IMSI
Delaware's stockholders to fill board vacancies.
Size
of the Board.
The
California Bylaws specify that the exact number of directors will be fixed
from
time to time by a bylaw adopted by the shareholders. IMSI currently has seven
(7) directors. The Delaware Bylaws establish a range of five (5) through nine
(9) authorized directors, with the exact number to be determined by board
resolution. The initial fixed number of authorized directors for IMSI Delaware
will be Seven (7).
Amendment
of Certificate or Articles of Incorporation.
Under
both the Delaware Law and the California Law, a corporation's certificate or
articles of incorporation may be amended only if the amendment is approved
by
the board and by holders of a majority of its outstanding voting
shares.
Amendment
of Bylaws.
The
bylaws of a California corporation may be amended by shareholders holding a
majority of the outstanding voting shares or by the board. However, if the
number or range of directors is specified in the bylaws, that provision can
only
be changed with shareholder approval. Shareholders of a California corporation
can adopt a bylaw limiting the power of the board to amend the bylaws. Under
the
Delaware Law, the bylaws may be amended only by the stockholders, unless the
corporation's certificate of incorporation also confers that power on the board.
The Delaware Certificate authorizes IMSI Delaware's Board of Directors to amend
the Delaware Bylaws. Accordingly, the Board of IMSI Delaware will have the
ability to change the range of the number of directors without stockholder
approval. The Board of IMSI does not have that ability.
Shareholder/Stockholder
Approval.
The
California Law and the Delaware Law differ with respect to the circumstances
under which holders of a corporation’s securities are entitled to approve of a
merger. For example, under the Delaware Law, no vote of stockholders of a
constituent corporation is necessary to authorize a merger such as the Access
Media Merger. By contrast, the California Law requires that the principal terms
of a merger must be approved by the outstanding shares of each class of each
corporation the approval of whose board is required to effect such merger.
In
turn, the California Law requires that a reorganization or a share exchange
tender offer must be approved by the board of the corporation in control of
any
constituent corporation. Therefore, under the California Law, the shareholders
would be entitled to approve of a merger such as the AccessMedia Acquisition
whereas, under the Delaware Law, the stockholders are not entitled to approve
of
a merger such as the AccessMedia Acquisition.
Rights
of Dissenting Shareholders.
Under
both the California Law and the Delaware Law, a shareholder of a corporation
that participates in certain major transactions may receive cash equal to the
fair value (Delaware) or fair market value (California) of the shareholder's
stock in lieu of the consideration the shareholder would have received in the
transaction, if the shareholder follows certain procedures. The California
Law
and the Delaware Law differ with respect to the circumstances under which such
dissenters' rights are available. The Delaware Law does not require dissenters'
rights with respect to: (a) a sale of assets; (b) a merger if the shares of
the
corporation are listed on a national securities exchange or designated as a
national market system security on an inter-dealer quotation system by the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or (c) a merger in which the
corporation survives and, as in the case of the AccessMedia Acquisition, no
vote
of its stockholders is required to approve the merger. The California exceptions
for dissenters' rights in mergers are somewhat different from Delaware's. Under
the California Law, dissenters' rights are available for certain mergers
involving California corporations. Accordingly, under the California Law, the
shareholders would be entitled to dissenters’ rights whereas under the Delaware
Law, the stockholders are not entitled to such dissenters’ rights.
Dividends
and Stock Repurchases.
Both the
California Law and the Delaware Law impose limitations on a corporation's
ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to shareholders or redeem
their stock. These laws are intended to protect creditors. Under the California
Law, such distributions generally are limited either to retained earnings or
to
an amount that would leave the corporation with tangible assets equal in value
to at least 125 percent of its liabilities and with current assets at least
equal in value to its current liabilities (or 125 percent of its current
liabilities if the average pre-tax and pre-interest earnings for the preceding
two fiscal years were less than its average interest expense for those years).
In general, the Delaware Law permits distributions and stock repurchases out
of
surplus or, in the case of a dividend, if there is no surplus, out of net
profits for the current and immediately preceding fiscal years.
Certain
Loans.
The
California Law requires that any loan or guaranty by the corporation to or
for a
director or officer must be approved by shareholders, unless extended or granted
under a plan approved by shareholders. Shareholders may also approve a bylaw
authorizing the corporation's board of directors to approve loans or guaranties
to or for officers (including officers who are also directors), if the board
determines that the loan or guaranty may reasonably be expected to benefit
the
corporation. The California Bylaws contain such a provision. Under the Delaware
Law, a corporation may make loans to, guarantee the obligations of or otherwise
assist its officers or other employees (including any officer or other employee
who is also a director) when, in the board's judgment, such action may
reasonably be expected to benefit the corporation.
Inspection
of Shareholder List.
Both the
California Law and the Delaware Law allow any shareholder to inspect the
shareholder list for a purpose reasonably related to the shareholder's interest
as a shareholder. In addition, the California Law grants an absolute right
to
inspect and copy the shareholder list to holders of at least five percent of
a
corporation's voting shares and holders of at least one percent of such shares
who filed a "Schedule 14B" with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating
to the election of directors. The Delaware Law does not provide an absolute
right of inspection. Lack of access to shareholder records, even though
unrelated to a shareholder's interest as a shareholder, could result in
impairment of the shareholder's ability to coordinate support for or opposition
to proposals.
Shareholder
Votes on Certain Transactions and Events.
Both
California and Delaware law generally require that holders of at least a
majority of the outstanding voting shares of corporations that are merging
approve the merger. As set forth above, the Delaware Law contains a
supermajority stockholder voting requirement (66 2/3 percent of the voting
stock
not owned by the "interested stockholder") for certain "business combinations"
including mergers involving "interested stockholders."
The
Delaware Law does not require a vote by stockholders of a surviving corporation
in a merger (unless the corporation provides otherwise in its certificate of
incorporation) if: (a) the merger agreement does not amend the corporation's
existing certificate of incorporation; (b) each share of the surviving
corporation outstanding before the merger is unchanged in the merger; and (c)
the number of shares issued by the surviving corporation in the merger does
not
exceed 20 percent of the shares outstanding immediately before the merger.
The
California Law contains a similar exception from the shareholder approval
requirement for reorganizations where the shareholders immediately before the
reorganization will own equity securities immediately after the reorganization
constituting more than five-sixths of the voting power of the surviving or
acquiring corporation. Both the California Law and the Delaware Law also require
that a sale of all or substantially all of the corporation's assets be approved
by a majority of the corporation's voting shares, and the supermajority
stockholder voting requirement of Section 203 of the Delaware Law applies to
certain sales of assets by IMSI Delaware to an "interested
stockholder."
With
certain exceptions, the California Law also requires that mergers,
reorganizations, certain sales of assets and similar transactions be approved
by
a majority vote of each class of outstanding shares. The Delaware Law generally
does not require class voting, except in certain transactions involving an
amendment to the certificate of incorporation that adversely affects a specific
class of shares.
Interested
Director Transactions.
Under
the California Law, contracts and other transactions in which one or more of
a
corporation's directors have a material financial interest are not void or
voidable because of that interest if certain conditions are met. Under the
Delaware Law, contracts and other transactions in which one or more of a
corporation's directors or officers have a financial interest are not void
or
voidable because of that interest if certain conditions are met. With
exceptions, those conditions are similar under California and Delaware law.
Under both laws: (a) either the shareholders or the board must approve any
such
contract or transaction after disclosure of the material facts and, in the
case
of board approval, the contract or transaction must also be "just and
reasonable" (in California) or "fair" (in Delaware) to the corporation or (b)
the contract or transaction must have been just and reasonable or fair as to
the
corporation at the time it was approved. In the latter case, the California
Law
places the burden of proof on the interested director. Under the California
Law,
if shareholder approval is sought, the interested director is not entitled
to
vote the director's shares with respect to the contract or transaction. Also
under the California Law, if board approval is sought, the contract or
transaction must be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the directors
without counting the vote of the interested directors. However, interested
directors may be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. Under the
Delaware Law, if board approval is sought, the contract or transaction must
be
approved by a majority of the disinterested directors even if less than a
majority of a quorum. IMSI is not aware of any plans to propose any transaction
involving directors of IMSI.
Voting
by Ballot.
The
California Law provides that the election of directors may proceed in the manner
set forth in a corporation's bylaws. The California Bylaws provide for the
election of directors by voice vote or by ballot, unless before the voting
begins for the election of directors a shareholder demands voting by ballot,
in
which case such vote shall be by ballot. Under the Delaware Law, the right
to
vote by ballot may be restricted if so provided in the certificate of
incorporation. The Delaware Certificate provides that election of directors
need
not be by written ballot unless the bylaws so provide. The Delaware Bylaws
do
not require election of directors to be by ballot. Stockholders of IMSI Delaware
will therefore not be entitled to demand election by written ballot. It may
be
more difficult for a stockholder to contest the outcome of a vote that has
not
been conducted by written ballot.
Shareholder
Derivative Suits.
The
California Law provides that a shareholder bringing a derivative action on
behalf of a corporation need not have been a shareholder at the time of the
transaction to which the action relates if certain tests are met. In general,
under the Delaware Law a shareholder may only bring a derivative action if
the
shareholder was such at the time of the transaction. The California Law also
provides that the corporation or defendant in a derivative suit may seek a
court
order requiring that the plaintiff shareholder furnish a bond for security.
The
Delaware Law does not have such a feature.
Dissolution.
Under
the
California Law, holders of shares having 50 percent or more of the corporation's
total voting power may authorize a corporation's dissolution without board
approval. That right may not be modified by the articles of incorporation.
Under
the Delaware Law, unless the board approves the dissolution, the dissolution
must be approved by holders of shares having 100 percent of the corporation's
voting power.
Application
of California Law After Reincorporation.
Under
Section 2115 of the California Law, certain foreign corporations (i.e.,
corporations not organized under California law) are placed in a special
category if they have characteristics of ownership and operation which indicate
that they have significant contacts with California. So long as a Delaware
or
other foreign corporation is in this special category, and it does not qualify
for one of the statutory exemptions, it is subject to a number of key provisions
of the California Law applicable to corporations incorporated in California.
Among the more important provisions are those relating to the election and
removal of directors, cumulative voting, prohibition of classified boards of
directors, standards of liability and indemnification of directors,
distributions, dividends and repurchases of shares, shareholder meetings,
approval of certain corporate transactions, dissenters' and appraisal rights
and
inspection of corporate records. The enforceability of the provisions of Section
2115 of the California Law has been questioned in a number of Delaware court
opinions. Additionally, exemptions from Section 2115 are provided for
corporations whose shares are listed on a major national securities
exchange.
PROPOSAL
NO. 2: REVERSE ONE FOR TWO STOCK SPLIT
Reverse
Stock Split
Shareholders
will be asked to authorize the Board of Directors to effectuate a reverse one
for two stock split of IMSI's common stock whereby each outstanding two (2)
shares of common stock would be combined into and become one (1) share common
stock. The Board of Directors believes that it may in the best interests of
IMSI
and its shareholders to effectuate the reverse stock split.
General.
The
Board of Directors seeks authorization to effect a reverse stock split of IMSI’s
common stock if it deems it to be in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders. Pursuant to a reverse stock split, each outstanding two (2) shares
of common stock of IMSI would be combined into and become one (1) share of
common stock of IMSI Delaware. Approval of the this proposal will authorize
the
Board of Directors to implement a reverse stock split when and if it determines
it is in the best interests of IMSI and its shareholders. The actual timing
for
implementation, if any, of the reverse stock split will be determined by the
Board. IMSI currently anticipates that if it is implemented it will be
implemented on the closing date of the Reincorporation Merger.
Purpose
of the Reverse Stock Split.
The
principal reason for a reverse stock split is to increase the per share trading
price of our common stock, although there can be no assurance that the trading
price of our common stock would be maintained at such level.
In
evaluating whether or not to authorize the reverse stock split, in addition
to
the considerations described above, the Board of Directors will take into
account various negative factors associated with a reverse stock split. These
factors include: the negative perception of reverse stock splits held by some
investors, analysts and other stock market participants; the fact that the
stock
price of some companies that have effected reverse stock splits has subsequently
declined back to pre-reverse stock split levels; the adverse effect on liquidity
that might be caused by a reduced number of shares outstanding; and the costs
associated with implementing a reverse stock split.
In
determining the reverse split ratio, the board will consider numerous factors,
including the historical and projected performance of our common stock,
prevailing market and industry conditions and general economic trends, and
will
place emphasis on the expected closing price of our common stock over the short
and longer period following the effectiveness of the reverse stock split.
In
addition, in determining to authorize the reverse split, the Board will consider
that a sustained higher per share price of IMSI’s common stock, which may result
from the reverse stock split, might heighten the interest of the financial
community in IMSI and potentially broaden the pool of investors that may
consider investing in IMSI, possibly increasing the trading volume and liquidity
of our common stock or helping to mitigate any decrease in such trading volume
and liquidity which might result from the reverse stock split.
The
Board
of Directors also believes that a higher per share market price for our common
stock may help us attract and retain employees. The Board of Directors believes
that some potential employees are less likely to work for a company with a
low
stock price regardless of the company’s market capitalization. However, again,
there can be no assurance as to the market prices for our common stock after
the
reverse stock split or that increased market prices for our common stock will
in
fact enhance our ability to attract and retain employees.
Shareholders
should recognize that if a reverse split is effected, they will own a number
of
shares equal to the number of shares owned immediately prior to the reverse
stock split divided by two (2). While IMSI expects that the reverse split
will result in an increase in the market price of its common stock, the reverse
split may not increase the market price of IMSI’s common stock in proportion to
the reduction in the number of shares of its common stock outstanding or result
in a permanent increase in the market price (which depends on many factors,
including IMSI’s performance, prospects and other factors that may be unrelated
to the number of shares outstanding).
If
a
reverse stock split is effected and the market price of IMSI’s common stock
declines, the percentage decline as an absolute number and as a percentage
of
IMSI’s overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the
absence of a reverse stock split. Furthermore, the liquidity of IMSI’s common
stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares that would
be
outstanding after the reverse stock split. In addition, the reverse split will
likely increase the number of shareholders of IMSI who own odd lots (less than
100 shares). Shareholders who hold odd lots typically will experience an
increase in the cost of selling their shares, as well as possible greater
difficulty in effecting such sales. Accordingly, a reverse stock split may
not
achieve the desired results that have been outlined above.
Number
of Shares of Common Stock and Corporate Matters.
The
reverse stock split would have the following effects on the number of shares
of
common stock outstanding:
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each
two (2) shares owned by a shareholder immediately prior to the reverse
split would become one (1) share of common stock after the reverse
split;
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the
number of shares of our common stock issued and outstanding would
be
reduced from approximately [29,830,877] shares to approximately
[14,915,438] shares;
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all
outstanding but unexercised options entitling the holders thereof
to
purchase shares of our common stock will enable such holders to purchase,
upon exercise of their options, one-half (1/2) of the number of
shares of our common stock that such holders would have been able
to
purchase upon exercise of their options immediately preceding the
reverse
stock split, at an exercise price equal to two (2) times the exercise
price specified before the reverse stock split, resulting in approximately
the same aggregate exercise price being required to be paid upon
exercise
thereof immediately preceding the reverse stock split;
and
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the
number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance (including
the
maximum number of shares that may be subject to options) under our
stock
option plans will be reduced to one-half (1/2) of the number of shares
currently included in such plans.
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As
a
summary and for illustrative purposes only, the following table shows
approximately the effect on our common stock of the reverse stock split, based
on [29,830,877] shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of the close
of
business on the Record Date and assuming the reverse stock split became
effective at the close of business on the Record Date:
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Prior
to
Reverse
Stock
Split
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After
Reverse
Stock
Split
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Authorized
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300,000,000
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300,000,000
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Issued
and outstanding common
stock
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29,830,877
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14,915,438
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Available
for future issuance
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270,169,123
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285,084,562
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The
authorized and unissued and unreserved shares would be available from time
to
time for corporate purposes including raising additional capital, acquisitions
of companies or assets, for strategic transactions, including a sale of all
or a
portion of IMSI, and sales of stock or securities convertible into common stock.
We currently have no plan, arrangement or agreement to issue shares of our
common stock for any purpose, except for the issuance of shares of common stock
pursuant to the Reincorporation Merger, pursuant to the AccessMedia Acquisition
and pursuant to our stock option plans. If we issue additional shares, the
ownership interests of holders of our common stock may be diluted.
The
reverse stock split will affect all our shareholders uniformly and will not
change the proportionate equity interests of our shareholders, nor will the
respective voting rights and other rights of shareholders be altered, except
for
possible changes due to the treatment of fractional shares resulting from the
reverse split. As described below, shareholders holding fractional shares will
be entitled to cash payments in lieu of such fractional shares. Common stock
issued and outstanding pursuant to the reverse stock split will remain fully
paid and non-assessable.
Cash
Payment in Lieu of Fractional Shares.
If the
stock split is implemented by the Board, IMSI will not issue fractional
certificates for post-reverse stock split shares in connection with the reverse
stock split. Shareholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional
shares because they hold of record immediately prior to the effective time
of
the reverse stock split a number of shares not evenly divisible by two (2)
will
be entitled, upon surrender to the exchange agent of
certificate(s) representing such shares, to a cash payment in lieu thereof.
The cash payment will equal the fraction to which the stockholder would
otherwise be entitled multiplied by the average of the closing prices (as
adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split) of our common stock, as reported
in
NASDAQ Bulletin Board, during the twenty (20) consecutive trading days ending
on
the trading day immediately prior to the date on which the reverse stock split
becomes effective. If such price is not available, the fractional share payment
will be based on the average of the last bid and ask prices of our common stock
on such days (as adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split) or other price
determined by the Board of Directors. The ownership of a fractional interest
will not give the holder thereof any voting, dividend or other rights except
to
receive payment therefore as described herein.
Shareholders
should be aware that, under the escheat laws of the various jurisdictions where
shareholders reside, sums due for fractional interests that are not timely
claimed after the effective time may be required to be paid to the designated
agent for each such jurisdiction. Thereafter, shareholders otherwise entitled
to
receive such funds may have to seek to obtain them directly from the state
to
which they were paid.
Procedure
for Effecting Reverse Stock Split and Exchange of Stock
Certificates.
If the
shareholders authorize the Board to effect the stock split and the Board
determines that it is in the best interests of IMSI and the shareholders, the
Board plans to effect the reverse stock split concurrently with the
Reincorporation Merger. At such “effective time,” each two (2) shares of common
stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will,
automatically and without any further action on the part of our stockholders,
be
combined into and become one (1) share of common stock, and each
certificate which, immediately prior to the effective time represented
pre-reverse stock split shares, will be deemed for all corporate purposes to
evidence ownership of post-reverse stock split shares.
IMSI’s
transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Co., will act as exchange
agent for purposes of implementing the exchange of stock certificates, and
is
referred to as the “exchange agent.” As soon as practicable after the effective
time, a letter of transmittal will be sent to shareholders of record as of
the
effective time for purposes of surrendering to the exchange agent certificates
representing pre-reverse stock split shares in exchange for certificates
representing post-reverse stock split shares in accordance with the procedures
set forth in the letter of transmittal. No new certificates will be issued
to a
shareholder until such shareholder has surrendered such shareholder’s
outstanding certificate(s), together with the properly completed and executed
letter of transmittal, to the exchange agent. From and after the effective
time,
any certificates formerly representing pre-reverse stock split shares which
are
submitted for transfer, whether pursuant to a sale, other disposition or
otherwise, will be exchanged for certificates representing post-reverse stock
split shares. Shareholders who do not have stock certificates for surrender
and
exchange will have their accounts automatically adjusted in order to reflect
the
number of shares of common stock they hold as a consequence of the reverse
stock
split. SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD
NOT SUBMIT ANY CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.
No
Appraisal Rights.
Under
the California General Corporation Law, shareholders will not be entitled to
exercise appraisal rights in connection with the reverse stock
split..
Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS TO EFFECTUATE A REVERSE ONE FOR TWO STOCK
SPLIT.
PROPOSAL
NO. 3: AMENDMENT OF THE 2004 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN
Stock
Option Amendment
The
Board
of Directors has previously adopted and the shareholders have approved a stock
option plan, known as the 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”),
for the purpose of providing stock options to employees, directors and other
valued contributors to IMSI, and pursuant to which IMSI has reserved four
million (4,000,000) shares (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock
split) of common stock for issuance upon exercise of such stock options. The
Board of Directors deems it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders to increase the number of shares for which options may be granted
under the Option Plan by an additional six million five hundred thousand
(6,500,000) shares (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split)
or
three million two hundred fifty thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect
to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) of common stock.
The
Board
of Directors of IMSI recommends the approval of the amendment of the 2004 Plan,
such that Article V, paragraph A shall read as follows:
A.
The
stock issuable under the Plan shall be shares of authorized but unissued or
reacquired common stock. The maximum number of shares of common stock which
may
be issued over the term of the Plan shall not exceed five million two hundred
fifty thousand (5,250,000) shares; provided, however, that the number of shares
issuable on exercise of outstanding options under the Plan and all other stock
option, stock bonus and similar plans or agreements of the Corporation (except
as otherwise provided by the California Corporations Code and regulations
promulgated thereunder) shall at no time exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
number of outstanding shares of the Corporation’s capital stock. In the event
that the Corporation’s Board of Directors authorizes the grant of options under
the Plan such that the 30% limit set forth above is exceeded, those options
authorized in excess of the 30% limit will not be considered granted until
such
time as (i) additional shares are issued by the Corporation to bring the
authorized options within the 30% limit, or (ii) the consent of the holders
of
at least two-thirds of IMSI’s outstanding shares is obtained to the issuance of
options in excess of the 30% limit.
Such
amendment to the Option Plan will not take effect until it is approved by the
affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of IMSI’s outstanding common
stock. Upon such approval, an aggregate of ten million five hundred thousand
(10,500,000) (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or five
million two hundred fifty thousand (5,250,000) shares (after giving effect
to
the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) of IMSI’s common stock will be reserved for
issuance under the Option Plan.
The
Board
of Directors also believes that it is in IMSI’s best interests to register the
additional six million five hundred thousand (6,500,000) shares (before giving
effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or three million two hundred fifty
thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock
split) of common stock reserved for issuance under the amended Option
Plan.
Upon
obtaining the consent of IMSI’s shareholders as described above, the President,
Secretary and such other officers as they may designate will be authorized,
directed and empowered to prepare and file with the United States Securities
Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-8 to effect the
registration of the additional six million five hundred thousand (6,500,000)
shares (before giving effect to the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) or three
million two hundred fifty thousand (3,250,000) shares (after giving effect
to
the reverse 1-for-2 stock split) of common stock being added to the Option
Plan
and to prepare and file any and all additional applications and registrations
with the State Blue Sky administrators as may be deemed appropriate.
As
more
fully described on page ,
as part
of the Reincorporation Merger, the Board of Directors plans to effect a reverse
stock split of IMSI’s common stock. Pursuant to the reverse stock split, each
outstanding two (2) shares of common stock of IMSI would be combined into and
become one (1) share of common stock of IMSI Delaware.
The
reverse stock split would have the following effect on the Option Plan and
on
the number of unexercised options under the Option Plan:
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the
number of shares of IMSI’s common stock reserved for issuance under the
Option Plan, as amended, will be reduced to one-half (1/2) of the
number
of such shares preceding the reverse stock split;
and
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All
outstanding but unexercised options entitling the holders thereof
to
purchase shares of IMSI’s common stock will enable such holders to
purchase, upon exercise of their options, one-half (1/2) of the
number of shares of IMSI’s common stock that such holders would have been
able to purchase upon exercise of their options immediately preceding
the
reverse stock split, at an exercise price equal to two (2) times the
exercise price specified before the reverse stock split, resulting
in
approximately the same aggregate exercise price being required to
be paid
upon exercise thereof immediately preceding the reverse stock
split.
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Recommendations
of IMSI's Board of Directors
THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE
2004 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN.
THE
ACCESSMEDIA ACQUISITION
This
section of this document describes the principal aspects of the proposed
AccessMedia acquisition. Information regarding the AccessMedia Acquisition
has
been included because IMSI intends to effectuate the acquisition of AccessMedia
after the reincorporation of IMSI in Delaware. If the reincorporation is not
approved, the Board of Directors of IMSI intends to restructure the AccessMedia
Acquisition in order to complete it another way.
While
IMSI believes that this description covers the material terms of the acquisition
and the related transactions, this summary may not contain all of the
information that is important to IMSI shareholders. You can obtain a more
complete understanding of the acquisition by reading the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this document as Annex D and
incorporated herein by reference. You are encouraged to read the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement and the other annexes to this document carefully and in their
entirety.
Background
of the Acquisition
In
late
2004, Martin Wade, chief executive officer of IMSI, and Bruce Galloway, chairman
of the board of directors of IMSI, began discussing with Michael Gardner,
chairman and chief executive officer of Baytree Capital Associates, LLC
(“Baytree"), financial advisor to IMSI, various strategies to enhance IMSI
shareholder value. In particular, they discussed the migration of IMSI from
a
traditional or packaged software company to offering downloadable media over
the
Internet. Messrs. Wade, Galloway and Gardner agreed that the growth and reach
of
the Internet coupled with the predictability of license revenues should lead
to
enhanced IMSI shareholder value.
On
April
7, 2005, Mr. Gardner held a meeting in Las Vegas where he introduced Mr. Wade
and Mr. Galloway to Nolan Quan, a director of AccessMedia. Mr. Quan, an Internet
entrepreneur, had met Mr. Gardner in 1998 when Mr. Quan was supporting the
development and marketing activities for a public company in which Mr. Gardner
was a large shareholder. At the meeting, Mr. Quan presented the AccessMedia
technology indicating that he believed the market for an Internet-based media
network, although still immature, would develop and the widespread adoption
of
broadband might position AccessMedia to become one of the leading Internet
media
networks. All parties agreed to further explore the possibility of a strategic
combination and entered into mutual non-disclosure agreements.
Over
the
following week, Messrs. Wade, Quan, and Gardner conducted preliminary due
diligence and began discussing the broad terms of a potential strategic
transaction. Based on each party’s mutual satisfaction with preliminary due
diligence and the broad transaction terms, all parties agreed to begin
negotiation of a letter of intent.
During
the period from mid-April to mid-May 2005, the parties continued their due
diligence and negotiated the terms of a letter of intent.
On
May
13, 2005, a letter of intent was signed by all parties.
On
May
23, 2005, representatives from IMSI, AccessMedia, Baytree, Silicon Valley Law
Group and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP met at the offices of Morgan Lewis in
Palo Alto, California to negotiate and draft the definitive agreements. During
the course of the following week, all parties negotiated the principal terms
of
the definitive agreements including the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and a
joint
operating agreement, which was intended to govern the operations of AccessMedia
until the closing of the acquisition.
At
a
regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2005, Mr. Wade updated the board of
directors on his discussions with AccessMedia, and discussed the business
strategy which would include an Internet-based licensed media model in lieu
of
IMSI’s current businesses. The IMSI board of directors continued its evaluation
of potential strategic alternatives, including an evaluation of the strategy
presented by Mr. Wade, as well as continued operation under IMSI’s existing
business plans.
On
July
1, 2005, IMSI sold the issued and outstanding capital stock of Allume, Inc.
to
Smith Micro Software, Inc. for $11 million cash and 397,547 unregistered shares
of its common stock, having a market value (based on a ten day trading average)
of $1,750,000.
During
the period from early June to early August 2005, all parties worked to finalize
due diligence and the documentation related to the acquisition. During this
period, Messrs. Ward and Quan had various meetings and discussions regarding
the
rationale for a possible business combination transaction between IMSI and
AccessMedia, including the strategic ramifications and potential financial
benefits of such a transaction. In addition, representatives of IMSI and
AccessMedia, including representatives of their respective advisors, engaged
in
periodic discussions regarding the feasibility, possible terms and timing of,
and the process involved with, a possible business combination
transaction.
A
new
letter of intent was signed by all parties on July 27, 2005 reflecting the
terms
of the transaction that had been discussed between the parties.
From
late
July through early August, 2005, representatives of IMSI and representatives
of
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Baytree continued discussions with
representatives of AccessMedia to address due diligence issues and negotiate
terms and conditions of the potential transaction.
On
August
5, 2005, IMSI held a board meeting to review the primary strategic, financial
and legal considerations concerning the proposed merger of IMSI and AccessMedia,
the advisability of the proposed transaction and the fairness of the merger
consideration. At the board meeting, all directors of IMSI were present in
addition to Martin Wade, representatives from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP,
counsel to IMSI, Michael Gardner, and Sean Deson, Managing Director of Deson
& Co. During this meeting, Mr. Wade reported on the status of negotiations
with AccessMedia and discussed the results of financial, legal and other due
diligence of the business, operations and prospects of AccessMedia.
Additionally, Michael Gardner spoke to his historical relationship with
AccessMedia and its principals. Representatives of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
LLP reviewed with the IMSI board of directors its legal obligations, including
fiduciary duties, and summarized the material terms and conditions of the most
recent drafts of the definitive agreements. A representative of Deson & Co.
then presented financial analyses with respect to the proposed strategic
business combination with AccessMedia. Following this presentation, Deson &
Co. delivered its oral opinion to the effect that, based upon and subject to
certain assumptions made, matters considered and limitations set forth in its
opinion, the merger consideration to be issued pursuant to the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to IMSI. This opinion
of Deson & Co. was confirmed in a letter dated August 5, 2005. The IMSI
board of directors asked questions and discussed with members of IMSI’s
management and the board’s financial and legal advisors the relative merits and
the legal issues surrounding the proposed transaction with AccessMedia. Messrs.
Gardner and Deson were excused from the meeting and such discussion of the
Board
continued with counsel to IMSI.
Following
the presentations and further discussions among members of the IMSI board of
directors, certain members of IMSI’s management and IMSI’s financial and legal
advisors, the IMSI board of directors, with one director dissenting and one
director absent, determined the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, and the
transactions contemplated thereby, were advisable, fair and in the best interest
of IMSI and its stockholders, adopted and approved the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, and authorized certain
officers to make any necessary or appropriate changes to the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement, and authorized the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, including the acquisition.
Following
the approvals of the acquisition and related transactions by the respective
boards of directors of IMSI and AccessMedia, representatives of IMSI and
AccessMedia finalized a definitive merger agreement on August 8, 2005 and then
issued a joint press release announcing its execution.
After
signing the definitive merger agreement, each party worked to satisfy its
conditions to closing. Beginning in September, the parties discussed the
possible restructuring of the merger agreement (i) to contemplate the proposed
reincorporation of IMSI prior to closing the AccessMedia Acquisition, (ii)
to
provide more certainty regarding the tax treatment of the AccessMedia
Acquisition and (iii) to increase the merger consideration to be paid at the
closing of the AccessMedia Acquisition while reducing the aggregate merger
consideration potentially earned by the former AccessMedia shareholders upon
the
achievement of certain revenue milestones.
On
October 20, 2005, IMSI held a board meeting to review a new merger agreement
(the "AccessMedia Merger Agreement"), the primary strategic, financial and
legal
considerations concerning the proposed changes, the advisability of the proposed
changes and the fairness of the revised merger consideration. At the board
meeting, all directors of IMSI were present in addition to Martin Wade,
representatives from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel to IMSI, Michael
Gardner, and Sean Deson, Managing Director of Deson & Co. During this
meeting, Mr. Wade reported on the status of negotiations of the proposed changes
to the AccessMedia Merger Agreement. Michael Gardner and representatives of
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP spoke to their views of the proposed changes. A
representative of Deson & Co. then presented financial analyses with respect
to the proposed strategic business combination with AccessMedia. Following
this
presentation, Deson & Co. delivered its oral opinion to the effect that,
based upon and subject to certain assumptions made, matters considered and
limitations set forth in its opinion, the merger consideration to be issued
pursuant to the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair, from a financial point
of
view, to IMSI. This opinion of Deson & Co. was confirmed in a letter dated
October 20, 2005. The IMSI board of directors asked questions and discussed
with
members of IMSI’s management and the board’s financial and legal advisors the
relative merits and the legal issues surrounding the proposed changes to the
transaction with AccessMedia.
Following
the presentations and further discussions among members of the IMSI board of
directors, certain members of IMSI’s management and IMSI’s financial and legal
advisors, the IMSI board of directors unanimously determined the AccessMedia
Merger Agreement, and the transactions contemplated thereby, were advisable,
fair and in the best interest of IMSI and its stockholders, and adopted and
approved the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated
thereby.
Following
the approvals of the acquisition and related transactions by the respective
boards of directors of IMSI and AccessMedia, representatives of IMSI and
AccessMedia finalized the definitive AccessMedia Merger Agreement, on December
16,
2005
and then issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement.
Recommendations
of IMSI’s Board of Directors
After
careful consideration, at a meeting held on October 20, 2005, IMSI’s board of
directors,:
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determined
that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the acquisition and the other
transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger Agreement are
advisable;
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determined
that it is advisable and in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders that IMSI enter into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement
and
consummate the acquisition;
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determined
that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair to IMSI and its
shareholders;
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approved
the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the acquisition and the other
transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger Agreement;
and
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determined
to recommend that the shareholders of IMSI adopt the AccessMedia
Merger
Agreement.
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You
should be aware that certain directors and executive officers of IMSI have
interests in the acquisition that are different from, or are in addition to,
the
interests of IMSI shareholders. Please see the section entitled “The AccessMedia
Acquisition - Interests of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger”
beginning on page of
this
document.
IMSI’s
Reasons for the Merger
IMSI’s
board of directors has determined that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, the
acquisition and the other transactions contemplated by the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement are advisable, that it is in the best interests of IMSI and its
shareholders that IMSI enter into the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and
consummate the acquisition, and that the AccessMedia Merger Agreement is fair
to
IMSI and its shareholders.
In
reaching its decision to approve the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, IMSI’s board
of directors considered a number of factors, including the following material
factors:
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expected
growth in Internet-based media;
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advanced
technologies at AccessMedia;
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Internet
media management team at
AccessMedia;
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potential
market reach, growth and operating margins of
AccessMedia;
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high
desirability of a recurring and adaptable revenue
model;
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likelihood
of attracting public market and strategic
attention;
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favorable
early performance metrics achieved by
AccessMedia;
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historical
information concerning IMSI’s businesses, financial performance and
condition, operations, technology, management and competitive
position;
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the
availability, strategic viability and economic terms of possible
alternatives to the transaction with
AccessMedia;
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the
belief that the terms of the AccessMedia Merger Agreement, including
the
parties’ representations, warranties and covenants, and the conditions to
the parties’ respective obligations, are
reasonable;
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the
analyses prepared by Deson & Co. presented to the IMSI board of
directors, and the oral opinion of Deson & Co., subsequently confirmed
in writing, that as of October 20, 2005, and based upon and subject
to
certain assumptions made, matters considered and limitations set
forth in
Deson & Co.’s opinion (the full text of which is attached as Annex G
to this document), the merger consideration to be paid to AccessMedia
stockholders pursuant to the AccessMedia Merger Agreement was fair
to IMSI
shareholders, from a financial point of view, as described more fully
under “The AccessMedia Acquisition - Opinion of IMSI’s Financial Advisor”
beginning on page of
this document;
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our
board’s familiarity with, and presentations by our management and
financial advisor regarding, our business, operations, financial
condition, business strategy and prospects (as well as the risks
involved
in achieving those prospects), the nature of the business in which
we
compete, and general industry, economic and market conditions, both
on a
historical and on a prospective basis;
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the
fact that the merger consideration is all stock and has a considerable
earn-out component;
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the
interests of certain IMSI executive officers and directors in the
acquisition, as described more fully under "The AccessMedia Merger
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Interests of IMSI Directors and Officers in the Merger" beginning
on page
of
this document; and
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our
board’s belief that the acquisition likely would be completed on a timely
basis.
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IMSI’s
board of directors also considered a number of potentially negative factors
in
its deliberations concerning the acquisition. The potentially negative factors
considered by IMSI’s board of directors included:
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the
early nature of the AccessMedia
business;
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the
online business is rapidly developing and fiercely
competitive;
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entering
into Internet media exposes us to management and operational issues
with
which our current management has only modest
experience;
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large
traditional media companies will enter the online media business
over time
and may have greater resources and more comprehensive
offerings;
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the
risks and uncertainties of not pursuing other options more in line
with
our traditional software business and diverting management attention
from
these businesses;
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the
risk of the public announcement of the acquisition and that our stock
price may decline;
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the
risk that the acquisition might not be completed in a timely manner
or at
all;
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the
negative impact of any customer or supplier disappointment or confusion
after announcement of the proposed
acquisition;
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the
possibility of management and employee disruption associated with
the
potential acquisition;
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the
interests of certain IMSI executive officers and directors in the
acquisition described under “The AccessMedia Acquisition - Interests of
IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger” beginning on page
of
this document;
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the
termination fee payable by IMSI in certain circumstances;
and
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the
possibility that the parties may not be able to obtain all of the
approvals necessary to consummate the
acquisition.
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After
considering the risks, IMSI’s board of directors concluded that the potential
benefits of the acquisition outweighed these risks.
The
foregoing discussion, information and factors considered by IMSI’s board of
directors is not intended to be exhaustive but is believed to include all
material factors considered by IMSI’s board of directors. In view of the wide
variety of factors considered by IMSI’s board of directors, as well as the
complexity of these matters, IMSI’s board of directors did not find it practical
to quantify or otherwise assign relative weight to the specific factors
considered. In addition, IMSI’s board of directors did not reach any specific
conclusions on each factor considered, or any aspect of any particular factor,
and individual members of the IMSI board of directors may have given different
weights to different factors. In making its determinations and recommendations,
the IMSI board of directors as a whole viewed its determinations and
recommendations based on the totality of the information presented to and
considered by it. However, after taking into account all of the factors set
forth above, IMSI’s board of directors determined that the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement and the acquisition were fair to, and in the best interests of IMSI
and its shareholders and that IMSI should proceed with the
acquisition.
Opinion
of Deson & Co.
IMSI’s
board of directors retained Deson & Co. to render an opinion to the board of
directors with respect to the acquisition. Deson & Co. rendered its oral
opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in writing, to the board of directors
of IMSI that, as of the date of the written fairness opinion, and subject to
and
based on the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and
limitations of the review undertaken in such opinion, the merger consideration
to be paid to AccessMedia stockholders was fair, from a financial point of
view,
to IMSI.
The
full text of the written opinion of Deson & Co., dated October 20, 2005,
which sets forth the assumptions made, matters considered and limitations on
the
opinion and on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached
as Annex G to, and is incorporated by reference in, this document. The opinion
of Deson & Co. does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of
shares of IMSI common stock should vote in connection with the Reincorporation
or any other matter related thereto. You should carefully read the opinion
in
its entirety.
In
arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co., among other things:
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reviewed
the draft of the merger agreement dated August 3, 2005, the draft
of the
AccessMedia Merger Agreement dated October 19, 2005, and drafts of
selected other documents related to the
Merger;
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participated
in discussions and negotiations among representatives of IMSI, AccessMedia
and AccessMedia’ majority owners and their respective financial and legal
advisors;
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reviewed
certain publicly available and internal financial information and
other
operating data concerning IMSI and AccessMedia prepared by executives
of
each party;
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analyzed
certain financial projections of IMSI and AccessMedia prepared by
the
executives of each party;
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discussed
the past and current operations, financial condition and prospects
for
both IMSI and AccessMedia with senior executives of each
party;
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compared
the expected financial performance of AccessMedia with that of certain
other comparable publicly-traded
companies;
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reviewed
the financial terms and other terms, to the extent publicly available
of
precedent acquisition transactions of companies comparable to
AccessMedia;
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assessed
AccessMedia’s value using discounted cash flow analysis of projected
future cash flows;
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analyzed
the expected accretion/dilution to IMSI of AccessMedia based upon
the
information provided by executives of each
party;
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assessed
the expected relative contribution of IMSI and AccessMedia based
upon
information provided by executives of each party;
and
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performed
such other analysis and considered such other factors as Deson & Co.
deemed appropriate.
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In
connection with its review, Deson & Co. has relied upon the accuracy and
completeness of the foregoing financial and other information, and Deson &
Co. has not assumed any responsibility for any independent verification of
such
information. In arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co. has conducted no
physical inspections of the properties or facilities of each of IMSI and
AccessMedia, and has not made any comprehensive evaluations or appraisals of
the
assets or liabilities of each of IMSI and AccessMedia, nor have any such
valuations or appraisals been provided to Deson & Co. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Deson & Co. has undertaken no independent
analysis of any owned or leased real estate, or any pending or threatened
litigation, possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities, to
which
IMSI or AccessMedia or any of their respective affiliates are a party or may
be
subject, and Deson & Co.’s opinion makes no assumption concerning and
therefore does not consider the possible assertion of claims, outcomes or
damages arising out of any such matters.
In
conducting its review and in rendering its opinion, Deson & Co. has relied
upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of the financial and other
information provided to it or otherwise made available to it, and has not
attempted to independently verify, and has not assumed responsibility for the
independent verification, of such information. Deson & Co. has assumed, in
reliance upon the assurances of the management of IMSI and AccessMedia, that
the
information provided to it has been prepared on a reasonable basis in accordance
with industry practice, and, with respect to financial planning data and other
business outlook information, reflects the best currently available estimates
and judgment of the management of each party, and that the management of each
party is not aware of any information or facts that would make the information
provided to Deson & Co. incomplete or misleading.
Deson
& Co.'s opinion is necessarily based on the economic, market and other
conditions in effect on, and the information made available to it, as of the
date hereof. In arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co. has assumed that all
the necessary regulatory approvals and consents required for the Merger will
be
obtained in a manner that will not change the purchase price for AccessMedia.
Deson & Co. has assumed that the final form of the AccessMedia Merger
Agreement will be substantially similar to the draft reviewed by us, without
modification of material terms or conditions.
The
summary set forth below does not purport to be a complete description of the
analyses performed by Deson & Co., but describes, in summary form, the
material elements of the presentation that Deson & Co. made to IMSI’s board
of directors on August 4, 2005, and October 20, 2005, in connection with Deson
& Co.’s fairness opinion. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex
process and is not necessarily susceptible to a partial analysis or summary
description. In arriving at its opinion, Deson & Co. considered the results
of all of its analyses as a whole and did not attribute any particular weight
to
any analysis or factor considered by it. With
respect to the analysis of selected public companies and the analysis of
selected precedent transactions summarized below, no company or transaction
used
as a comparison is either identical or directly comparable to AccessMedia or
to
the acquisition. The
analyses described below must be considered as a whole, and considering portions
of these analyses, without considering all of them, would create an incomplete
view of the process underlying Deson & Co.’s analyses and
opinion.
Analysis
of Comparable Public Companies.
Deson
& Co. compared selected financial information for IMSI and AccessMedia with
corresponding financial information of selected publicly held companies in
the
Internet media and advertising industry. Deson & Co. selected these
companies for comparison because they have technologies, operations or
strategies in certain respects comparable to AccessMedia. These companies
include the following:
CNET
Networks, Inc.
RealNetworks,
Inc.
IAC/Interactive
Corp.
Viewpoint
Corp.
Aptimus,
Inc.
OpenTV
Corp.
Deson
& Co. reviewed the total enterprise value of the selected comparable
companies as a multiple of revenues, gross profit and operating income, and
the
market value of the selected comparable companies as a multiple of net income
for the latest twelve months ending September 30, 2005 and for the estimated
fiscal year 2005 and 2006. Financial data for the selected comparable companies
was based on the publicly available information available at the time of the
announcement of the transaction. Deson & Co. compared the multiples derived
from the selected comparable companies with corresponding multiples for
AccessMedia based on the consideration to be paid to AccessMedia stockholders.
This analysis indicated the following implied high, mean, and low multiples
for
the selected comparable companies and the implied multiples for the
consideration to be paid to AccessMedia stockholders and the resulting
AccessMedia per share valuation based upon AccessMedia’s projected 2006
financial information, and 29,000,000 and 36,000,000 shares issued as
consideration (the high and the low number of shares to be issued prior to
and
after achieving the first performance metric), and IMSI’s share price of
$1.01.
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Multiple
of 2006
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Average
AM
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Comparable
Companies
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AM
Financial Projections
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Per
Share Value
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Average
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High
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Low
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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Enterprise
Value/
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Net
Revenues (LTM 9/30/05)
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3.1
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6.3
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2.4
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$2.31
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$1.86
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Gross
Profit (LTM 9/30/05)
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5.4
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12.1
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4.3
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x
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3.1
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3.9
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$1.71
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$1.38
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Operating
Income (LTM 9/30/05)
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12.4
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12.4
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12.4
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x
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7.7
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9.7
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$1.59
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$1.28
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Net
Revenues (FYE 2005)
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2.7
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5.6
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2.3
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$1.99
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$1.60
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Equity
Value/
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Net
Income (LTM 9/30/05)
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22.3
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29.1
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15.5
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x
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13.5
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16.8
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$1.67
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$1.34
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Analysis
of Selected Precedent Transactions.
Deson
& Co. reviewed the implied enterprise values in the selected merger and
acquisition transactions in the Internet media and advertising industries
announced since 2003. Deson & Co. selected these transactions for comparison
because they related to acquisitions of companies that have technologies,
operations or strategies in certain respects comparable to AccessMedia. These
transactions include:
Acquiror
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Target
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Date
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Great
Hill Partners
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IGN
Entertainment
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5/2/03
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MarketWatch
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Pinnacor
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7/22/03
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Viacom
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SportsLine
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8/1/04
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RealNetworks
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Listen.com
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4/21/03
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IAC/Interactive
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LendingTree
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5/2/03
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IAC/Interactive
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Ask
Jeeves
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3/18/05
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News
Corp.
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Intermix
Media
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7/18/05
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News
Corp.
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IGN
Entertainment
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9/8/05
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Deson
& Co. reviewed the selected transactions and determined enterprise value as
a multiple of the target's latest twelve months revenues, gross profit, EBITDA,
operating income, and assets, and equity value as a multiple of the target's
latest twelve months net income and book value. Multiples for the selected
transactions were based on publicly available information available at the
time
of the announcement of the transaction. Deson & Co. then compared the
implied multiples derived from the selected transactions with corresponding
multiples for AccessMedia projected 2006 financial information. This analysis
indicated the following implied high, mean, and low multiples for the selected
precedent transactions and the implied multiples for the consideration to be
paid to AccessMedia stockholders and the resulting AccessMedia per share
valuation based upon AccessMedia’s projected 2006 financial information, and
29,000,000 and 36,000,000 shares issued as consideration (the high and the
low
number of shares to be issued prior to and after achieving the first performance
metric), and IMSI’s share price of $1.01.
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Multiple
of 2006
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Average
AM
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Precedent
Transactions
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AM
Financial Projections
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Per
Share Value
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Average
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High
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Low
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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Enterprise
Value/
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Revenues
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7.3
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18.7
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1.5
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$5.32
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$4.29
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Gross
Profit
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8.3
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23.1
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2.3
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x
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3.1
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3.9
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$2.60
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$2.09
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Operating
Income
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76.0
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180.8
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8.1
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x
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7.7
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9.7
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$9.43
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$7.59
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Revenues
(Recent Deals)
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9.2
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x
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1.3
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1.7
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$6.70
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$5.40
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Gross
Profit (Recent Deals)
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14.1
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3.1
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3.9
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$4.38
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$3.53
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Operating
Income (Recent Deals)
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106.9
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7.7
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9.7
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$13.23
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$10.66
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Equity
Value/
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Net
Income (Loss)
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64.0
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128.4
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8.2
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x
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13.5
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16.8
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$4.79
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$3.86
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Net
Income (Recent Deals)
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82.6
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x
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13.5
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16.8
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$6.18
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$4.98
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Discounted
Cash Flow Analysis.
Deson
& Co. performed a discounted cash flow analysis based on the stand-alone net
present values of the cash flows of AccessMedia. Deson & Co. derived the
implied reference ranges by applying a range of operating income terminal value
multiples of 15.0x to 35.0x and revenue terminal value multiples of 4.0x to
6.0x
and discount rates of 20.0% to 40.0%. The operating income and revenue terminal
value multiples are consistent with other selected comparable public companies
and precedent transactions. The discount rates used in the discounted cash
flow
analyses are discount rates that in the professional judgment of Deson & Co.
are appropriate for use in connection with earlier stage companies such as
AccessMedia. The implied per share price range referenced below is the price
per
share indicated by dividing the various equity values derived by the number
of
shares that would be issued to AccessMedia pursuant to the Merger and the
achievement of the revenues underlying the cash flow projections. The following
sets forth the range of per share values based upon the above assumptions and
AccessMedia’s cash flow projections.
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Revenue
Multiple
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Per
Share in $
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4.0
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4.5
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5.0
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5.5
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6.0
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20%
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2.86
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3.18
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3.50
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3.82
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4.14
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Discount
Rate
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25%
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2.53
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2.82
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3.10
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3.38
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3.66
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30%
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2.26
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2.51
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2.76
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3.01
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3.26
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35%
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2.02
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2.24
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2.47
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2.69
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2.91
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40%
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1.81
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2.01
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2.21
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2.42
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2.62
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EBIT
Multiple
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Per
Share in $
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15
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20
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25
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30
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35
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20%
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2.37
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3.06
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3.75
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4.44
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5.13
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Discount
Rate
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25%
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2.10
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2.71
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3.32
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3.93
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4.54
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30%
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1.87
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2.42
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2.96
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3.50
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4.04
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35%
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1.68
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2.16
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2.65
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3.13
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3.61
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40%
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1.51
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1.94
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2.38
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2.81
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3.24
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EPS
Accretion/Dilution Analysis.
Deson
& Co. performed pro forma analyses of the financial impact of the Merger
using estimates prepared by IMSI for the year ended 2006 and estimated operating
margins prepared by AccessMedia at the various Performance Levels. The following
sets forth the dilution or accretion at each Performance Level both pre and
post
the issuance of the related Performance Level shares.
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Performance
Levels - AM
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Revenues
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$20,000,000
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$40,000,000
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$55,000,000
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$80,000,000
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$100,000,000
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Beginning
Shares Issued
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29,000,000
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36,000,000
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43,000,000
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50,000,000
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57,000,000
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Accretion/(Dilution)
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0
to 10%
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60
to 70%
|
90
to 100%
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140
to 150%
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165
to180%
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Ending
Shares Issued
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36,000,000
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43,000,000
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50,000,000
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57,000,000
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64,000,000
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Accretion/(Dilution)
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0
to -10%
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45
to 55%
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75
to 85%
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120
to 130%
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145
to 160%
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In
general, the dilution or accretion would be:
Modestly
dilutive in 2006 based upon AccessMedia’s projections; and
Other
than at the first Performance Level, very accretive at the various Performance
Levels
Relative
Contribution Analysis.
Deson
& Co. reviewed the contributions of IMSI for the year ended 2006 and
estimated operating margins prepared by AccessMedia at the various Performance
Levels. The following sets forth the contribution of IMSI and AccessMedia of
revenues, gross profit and operating income to the relative ownership of IMSI
and AccessMedia at each Performance Level both pre and post the issuance of
the
related Performance Level shares.
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Performance
Levels - AM
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Revenues
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$20,000,000
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$40,000,000
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$55,000,000
|
$80,000,000
|
$100,000,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
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AM
Contribution %
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
45
to 50%
|
60
to 65%
|
70
to 75%
|
75
to 80%
|
80
to 85%
|
Gross
Profit
|
35
to 40%
|
50
to 55%
|
60
to 65%
|
65
to 70%
|
70
to 75%
|
EBIT
|
60
to 65%
|
80
to 85%
|
85
to 90%
|
85
to 90%
|
90
to 95%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
- Beginning
|
29,000,000
|
36,000,000
|
43,000,000
|
50,000,000
|
57,000,000
|
AM
Ownership %
|
49%
|
55%
|
59%
|
63%
|
66%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
- End
|
36,000,000
|
43,000,000
|
50,000,000
|
57,000,000
|
64,000,000
|
AM
Ownership %
|
55%
|
59%
|
63%
|
66%
|
68%
|
In
general, the contribution of AccessMedia would be:
Approximately
what its ownership percentage is in 2006 based upon AM’s and IMSI’s
projections;
Other
than at the first Performance Level, AccessMedia contributes more than its
relative ownership at the various Performance Levels; and
The
achievement of each Performance Level is more beneficial to IMSI shareholders
on
a per share basis.
Miscellaneous.
Under
the terms of its engagement IMSI has agreed to pay Deson & Co., independent
of the outcome of the AccessMedia Acquisition, a fee of $100,000 for services
delivered in connection with rendering the Fairness Opinion. In addition, IMSI
has agreed to reimburse Deson & Co. for its reasonable expenses, including
fees and disbursements of counsel, and to indemnify Deson & Co. and related
parties against liabilities, including liabilities under federal securities
laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement. Over the past two years,
IMSI has not paid to Deson & Co. any other fees for banking and related
services.
IMSI
selected Deson & Co. as its financial advisor in connection with the
Fairness Opinion because Deson
& Co. is intimately familiar with the details of the transaction and its
focus on technology-based companies. As part of its investment banking business,
it regularly considers the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, private placements and
investments.
In
the
ordinary course of business, Deson & Co. and its affiliates may actively
trade in the securities of IMSI for their own accounts and the accounts of
their
customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in
those securities.
Interests
of Deson & Co. in the Merger
Deson
& Co. and Sean Deson, CEO of Deson & Co., regularly conducts business
with Baytree Capital Associates, LLC (“Baytree”) and Michael Gardner, Chairman
and CEO of Baytree. As a result of Michael Gardner’s current ownership in
AccessMedia and pursuant to various agreements related to the Merger, Baytree
and Michael Gardner will be significant shareholders of IMSI. Deson & Co. or
Sean Deson may receive compensation from Baytree or Michael Gardner related
to
the Merger in addition to compensation received from IMSI. While Sean Deson
does
not personally own shares of IMSI, Sean Deson is the Managing Member of Treeline
Management, LLC, the General Partner of Treeline Investment Partners, LP, which
is an IMSI shareholder. Deson & Co. and its affiliates may in the future
actively trade in the securities of IMSI for their own account and the accounts
of their customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short
positions in those securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Interests
of Baytree Capital in the Merger
Under
the
terms of its engagement IMSI has agreed to pay Baytree, as a result of the
AccessMedia Acquisition, a fee of 5% of the aggregate value of the closing
consideration to be paid to the former AccessMedia stockholders, payable in
IMSI
shares, for services delivered in connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition,
which totals 1.45 million shares. IMSI has agreed to reimburse Baytree for
its
reasonable expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, and to
indemnify Baytree and related parties against liabilities, including liabilities
under federal securities laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement.
In addition, IMSI has agreed to pay to Baytree 1.0 million shares of IMSI common
stock for ongoing consulting services to be rendered through June 30, 2008.
Over
the past two years, IMSI has not paid to Baytree any other fees for banking
and
related services.
Michael
Gardner, chairman and chief executive officer of Baytree, is a shareholder
of
AccessMedia and therefore has certain interests in the acquisition separate
and
apart from Baytree's interest as IMSI's financial advisor. Baytree and its
affiliates may actively trade in the securities of IMSI for their own account
and, accordingly, may at any time hold long or short positions in those
securities.
The
IMSI
board of directors was aware of and considered these interests when it approved
the acquisition.
Interests
of IMSI Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Certain
executive officers of IMSI and certain members of IMSI’s board of directors may
be deemed to have interests in the acquisition that are different from or in
addition to the interests of IMSI shareholders generally. IMSI’s board of
directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters,
in approving the AccessMedia Merger Agreement and the acquisition. Described
below are the interests of executive officers of IMSI’s management and certain
members of IMSI’s board of directors.
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In
connection with the AccessMedia Acquisition, Martin Wade, III, IMSI's
Chief Executive Officer, entered into an employment agreement pursuant
to
which Mr. Wade receives an annual base salary of $225,000 and options
to
purchase 3.75 million shares of IMSI common stock (prior to giving
effect
to the proposed stock split) of which 100,000 shares vest upon completion
of the transaction and 3.65 million shares vest upon AccessMedia's
achievement of certain revenue milestones. This agreement is for
a term of
three years.
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IMSI
has entered into an employment agreement with Gordon Landies, IMSI's
President, pursuant to which Mr. Landies receives an annual base
salary of
$195,000 and target incentive compensation of $195,000. Employment
with
IMSI is at will but termination without cause will entitle Mr. Landies
to
twenty four months of full compensation and benefits. Pursuant to
the
terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Landies will be entitled to
a bonus
in the amount of $97,500 as a result of the closing of the AccessMedia
Acquisition. If the AccessMedia Acquisition results in a net share
amount
greater than $1.50 (before taking into account the proposed stock
split),
Mr. Landies would be entitled to an additional bonus of
$150,000.
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IMSI
has entered into an employment agreement with Robert O’Callahan, IMSI's
Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to which Mr. O'Callahan receives
an
annual base salary of $140,000 and target incentive compensation
of
$80,000. Employment with IMSI is at will but termination without
cause
will entitle Mr. O'Callahan to a period of full compensation and
benefits
proportionate to service. Pursuant to the terms of his employment
agreement, Mr. O’Callahan will be entitled to a bonus in the amount of
$50,000 as a result of the closing of the AccessMedia Acquisition
if the
AccessMedia Acquisition results in a net share amount greater than
$2.00
(before taking into account the proposed stock
split).
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In
the
event any of the payments made to Messrs. Wade, Landies or O'Callahan would
constitute a parachute payment as defined in section 280G of the Internal
Revenue Code (the “Code”) and would subject Messrs. Wade, Landies or O'Callahan
to an excise tax under the Code, then Messrs. Wade, Landies or O'Callahan are
not contractually entitled to receive an additional payment which, when reduced
by all taxes thereon, would provide them with sufficient cash to pay the amount
of the excise tax owed on all such compensation.
Golden
Parachute Payments
The
acceleration of the vesting of stock options and share right awards in
connection with the merger, together with any other payment contingent upon
or
made to an officer in connection with the acquisition, such as severance
benefits upon his or her subsequent termination of employment, may result in
an
“excess parachute payments” as defined in Section 280G of the Code. Excess
parachute payments are not deductible in accordance with Section 280G. As a
result, IMSI will not be entitled to a tax deduction for any amounts determined
to be excess parachute payments. The amount of the lost deduction will depend
on
the value of the shares as a result of the acquisition, the number of option
shares or share right awards which vest on an accelerated basis in connection
with the acquisition, and the portion of any other payments or benefits deemed
to be an excess parachute payment.
Accounting
Treatment of the AccessMedia Acquisition
IMSI
intends to account for the acquisition as a “purchase” of AccessMedia by IMSI
for financial reporting and accounting purposes, in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. The purchase accounting
transaction will result in a purchase price in excess of net tangible and
intangible assets acquired. The purchase price is expected to be approximately
$26.9 million. IMSI expects that the final purchase price will be determined
after the completion of the acquisition. The allocation of the purchase price
among net tangible assets acquired, goodwill and other intangibles will be
determined after the completion of the acquisition. Amortizable intangible
assets, currently estimated at $18.1 million, will generally be amortized over
the estimated useful lives with initial estimates ranging from 3.0 years to
10.0
years, resulting in an estimated accounting charge for amortization attributable
to these items of approximately $3.3 million on an annual basis for the first
three years. Goodwill resulting from the business combination will not be
amortized but instead will be tested for impairment at least annually (more
frequently if certain indicators are present). The amount of the estimated
purchase price allocated to goodwill, which is based on certain assumptions,
is
estimated to be approximately $14.6 million.
If
IMSI
management should change the assumptions used in the allocation of the purchase
price or the remaining estimated lives of the intangible assets, amounts
allocated to intangible assets with definite lives may increase significantly
or
estimated lives may decrease significantly, which could result in a material
increase in amortization of intangible assets. In addition, if IMSI management
determines that the value of goodwill has become impaired, the combined company
will incur an accounting charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal
quarter in which the determination is made. The amounts listed in the above
paragraph are only preliminary estimates, however, actual amounts may differ
from these estimates.
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