ITEM 1. Description of Business
History
Aamaxan Transport Group, Inc. ("Aamaxan" or the "Company") was incorporated on
June 3, 1998 under the laws of the State of Delaware as Worthington Venture Fund
Inc. ("Worthington Delaware"). On August 14, 1998, Worthington Delaware's name
was changed to Admax Technology, Inc. ("Admax"). On August 28, 1998, Admax
merged with Worthington Venture Fund, Inc. ("Worthington Utah"), a non-operating
Utah shell corporation, and changed its name to Aamaxan Transport Group, Inc.
The Company is considered a "shell company" as it has no or nominal operations.
During the years ending January 31, 1999 and 2000, the Company attempted to
acquire certain companies and assets. Although acquisition agreements were
executed, shares of common stock were issued and only partially cancelled and
funds advanced, these acquisitions did not close and the acquisitions were
written off. The Company was dormant from mid-2000 until recently.
The Company has been seeking, and will continue to seek, potential operating
businesses and business opportunities with the intent to acquire or merge with
such businesses. The Company is considered a development stage company and its
principal purpose is to locate and consummate a merger or acquisition with a
private entity. Because of the Company's current status of having only nominal
assets and no recent operating history, in the event the Company does
successfully acquire or merge with an operating business opportunity, it is
likely that the Company's current shareholders will experience substantial
dilution and a resultant change in control of the Company.
Any target acquisition or merger candidate of the Company will become subject to
the same reporting requirements as the Company upon consummation of any merger
or acquisition. Thus, in the event the Company successfully completes the
acquisition of, or merger with, an operating business opportunity, that business
opportunity must provide Form 10 or Form 10-SB level disclosure in a Form 8-K
including audited financial statements for at least the two most recent fiscal
years or, in the event the business opportunity has been in business for less
than two years, audited financial statements will be required from the period of
inception. This could limit the Company's potential target business
opportunities due to the fact that many private business opportunities either do
not have audited financial statements or are unable to produce audited
statements without substantial time and expense.
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The Company has no recent operating history and no representation is made, nor
is any intended, that the Company will in fact be able to carry on future
business activities successfully. If the Company needs cash over the ensuing 12
months in order to carry out its business activities, the Company believes that
it will be able to borrow sufficient cash from its stockholders in order to
satisfy any such immediate requirements. For this reason, the Company does not
presently anticipate having to raise any additional funds within the next 12
months or longer. In spite of being able to meet cash needs that are currently
anticipated, there can be no assurance that the Company will have the ability to
acquire or merge with an operating business, business opportunity or property at
all, let alone one that will be of material value or benefit to the Company.
There can also be no assurance that the Company's cash needs can be indefinitely
met by cash advances from a stockholder or anyone else associated with the
Company.
As stated elsewhere herein, management plans to investigate, research and, if
justified, potentially acquire or merge with one or more businesses or business
opportunities. Management will have broad discretion in its search for and
negotiations with any potential business or business opportunity.
Use of Form S-8 and Form 8-K by Shell Companies
Effective August 22, 2005, the Commission adopted a series of rules and rule
amendments designed to deter fraud and abuse through the use of reporting shell
companies. The most significant rule changes were as follows: (i) shell
companies are prohibited from using Form S-8 to register offerings of securities
during the period a company is defined as a shell company and for 60 days
thereafter; and (ii) upon completion of a transaction whereby a company ceases
to be a shell company, the company must file Form 10 or Form 10-SB level
disclosure in a Form 8-K within four business days after completing the
transaction. The changes to the Form 8-K rules may limit the number of business
opportunities that would be interested in completing a transaction with the
Company.
Sources of Business Opportunities and Risks Associated Therewith
Management of the Company intends to use various resources in the search for
potential business opportunities including, but not limited to, the Company's
officer and director, consultants, special advisors, securities broker-dealers,
venture capitalists, members of the financial community and others who may
present management with unsolicited proposals. Because of the Company's lack of
capital, it may not be able to retain on a fee basis professional firms
specializing in business acquisitions and reorganizations. Rather, the Company
will most likely have to rely on outside sources, not otherwise associated with
the Company, persons that will accept their compensation only after the Company
has finalized a successful acquisition or merger.
If the Company elects to engage an independent consultant, it intends to look
only to consultants that have experience in working with small public companies
in search of an appropriate business opportunity. Also, the consultant will more
than likely have experience in locating viable merger and/or acquisition
candidates and have a proven track record of finalizing such business
combinations. Further, the Company would prefer to engage a consultant that will
provide services for only nominal up-front consideration and who would be
willing to be fully compensated at the close of a business combination or
acquisition.
The Company does not intend to limit its search to any specific kind of industry
or business. The Company may investigate and ultimately acquire a venture that
is in its preliminary or development stage, is already in operation, or in
various stages of existence and development. A potential venture might need
additional capital or merely desire to have its shares publicly traded.
Management believes that the Company could provide a potential public vehicle
for a private entity interested in becoming a publicly held corporation.
Evaluation and Risks Associated Therewith
Once the Company has identified a particular entity as a potential acquisition
or merger candidate, management will seek to determine whether acquisition or
merger is warranted or whether further investigation is necessary. Such
determination will generally be based on management's knowledge and experience,
or with the assistance of outside advisors and consultants evaluating the
preliminary information available to them. As stated in the previous section,
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management may elect to engage outside independent consultants to perform
preliminary analysis of potential business opportunities. However, because of
the Company's lack of capital it may not have the necessary funds for a complete
an exhaustive investigation of any particular opportunity.
In evaluating such potential business opportunities, the Company will consider,
to the extent relevant to the specific opportunity, several factors including
potential benefits to the Company and its shareholders; working capital,
financial requirements and availability of additional financing; history of
operation, if any; nature of present and expected competition; quality and
experience of management; need for further research, development or exploration;
potential for growth and expansion; potential for profits; and other factors
deemed relevant to the specific opportunity.
No assurance can be made following consummation of any acquisition or merger
that the business venture acquired or targeted will develop into a going concern
or, if the business is already operating, that it will continue to operate
successfully. Many of the potential business opportunities made available to the
Company may involve, among other things, new and untested products, processes or
market strategies which may not ultimately prove successful.
Form of Potential Acquisition or Merger and Risks Associated Therewith
The particular manner in which the Company participates in a specific business
opportunity will depend upon the nature of that opportunity, the respective
needs and desires of the Company, on the one hand, and the respective needs and
desires of those in control of the opportunity, on the other, and, the relative
negotiating strength of the parties involved. Actual participation in a business
venture may take the form of an asset purchase, lease, joint venture, license,
partnership, stock purchase, reorganization, merger or consolidation. The
Company may act directly or indirectly through an interest in a partnership,
corporation, or other form of organization. Whatever form any business
transaction ultimately takes, the Company does not intend to participate in
opportunities through the purchase of minority stock positions.
Because of the Company's current situation, having only nominal assets and no
recent operating history, in the event the Company does successfully acquire or
merge with an operating business opportunity, it is likely that the Company's
present shareholders will experience substantial dilution and there will be a
probable change in control of the Company. Most likely, the owners of the
business opportunity will acquire control of the Company following such
transaction. Management has not established any guidelines as to the amount of
control it will offer to prospective business opportunities, rather management
will attempt to negotiate the best possible agreement for the benefit of the
Company's shareholders.
Need for Additional Capital or Financing and Risks Associated Therewith
Management does not presently intend to borrow funds to compensate any persons,
consultants, promoters or affiliates in relation to the consummation of a
potential merger or acquisition. However, if the Company engages outside
advisors or consultants in its search for business opportunities, it may be
necessary for the Company to attempt to raise additional funds. As of the date
hereof, the Company has not made any arrangements or definitive agreements to
use outside advisors or consultants or to raise any capital. In the event the
Company does need to raise capital, most likely the only method available to the
Company would be the private sale of its securities. These possible private
sales would more than likely have to be to persons known by the director or
other shareholders of the Company or to venture capitalists that would be
willing to accept the substantial risks associated with investing in a company
with limited history, no current operations and nominal capital.
Because of the nature of the Company as a development stage company, it is
unlikely that it could make a public offering of securities or be able to borrow
any significant sum from either a commercial or private lender. Management will
attempt to acquire funds or financing, if necessary, on the best available
terms. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
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obtain additional funding or financing when and if needed, or that such funding,
if available, can be obtained on terms reasonable or acceptable to the Company.
Although not presently anticipated, a possibility exists that the Company would
offer and sell additional securities to its existing shareholders or their
affiliates or possibly even "accredited investors."
Possible Sales of Shares by Certain Shareholders or Insiders
In the case of a future acquisition or merger, there exists a possibility that a
condition of such transaction might include the sale of shares presently held by
officers, directors, their affiliates, if any, or other insiders of the Company
to parties affiliated with or designated by the potential business opportunity.
If any such situation does arise, management is obligated to follow the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation and all applicable corporate laws in
negotiating such an arrangement. Under this scenario of a possible sale by
officers, directors and other insiders, if any, of their shares, it is unlikely
that similar terms and conditions would be offered to all other shareholders of
the Company or that the shareholders would be given the opportunity to approve
such a transaction.
Finder's, Agent's or Broker's Fees
In the event of a successful acquisition or merger, a finder's, agent's or
broker's fee, in the form of cash or securities, may be paid to persons
instrumental in facilitating the transaction. The Company has not established
any criteria or limits for the determination of any such fee, although it is
likely that an appropriate fee will be based upon negotiations by and among the
Company, the appropriate business opportunity, and the finder or broker. Though
possible, it is unlikely that a finder's or agent's fee will be paid to an
affiliate of the Company because of the potential conflict of interest that
might result. If such a fee were paid to an affiliate, it would have to be in
such a manner so as not to compromise an affiliate's possible fiduciary duty to
the Company or to violate the doctrine of usurpation of a corporate opportunity.
Further, in the unlikely event that a finder's or agent's fee was paid to an
affiliate, the Company would likely, though not necessarily, have such an
arrangement ratified by the shareholders in an appropriate manner. It should
also be noted that finder's, agent's or broker's fees in the types of situations
involved here are frequently substantial and no assurance can be made that any
such fee would not be substantial or not entail the issuance of several million
common capital shares.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
Presently, it is believed to be highly unlikely that the Company will acquire or
merge with a business opportunity in which the Company's management, affiliates
or promoters, if any, have an ownership interest. Any possible related party
transaction of this type would likely have to be ratified by a disinterested
Board of Directors and possibly, by the shareholders. Whatever would happen, the
Company intends do whatever it believes is necessary to fully and completely
comply with Delaware corporate law. Management does not anticipate that the
Company will acquire or merge with any related entity or person.
Rights and Participation of Shareholders
It is presently anticipated by management that prior to consummating a possible
acquisition or merger, the Company, if required by relevant state laws and
regulations, will seek to have the transaction ratified by shareholders in the
appropriate manner.
The Board of Directors will have the discretion to consummate an acquisition or
merger by written consent if it is determined to be in the best interests of the
Company to do so. Regardless of whether an action to acquire or merge is
ratified by calling and holding a formal shareholders' meeting or by written
consent, the Company intends to provide its shareholders with complete
disclosure documentation concerning a potential target business opportunity,
including appropriate audited financial statements of the target to the extent
the same can be made available at the time. It is anticipated that all of such
information will be disseminated to the shareholders either by a proxy statement
prepared in accordance with Schedule 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act in
the event that a shareholders' meeting is called and held, or by subsequent
information statement prepared in accordance with Schedule 14C promulgated under
the Exchange Act in the event the corporate action is approved by the written
consent of a majority.
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Within four business days after completing a merger or acquisition transaction
where the Company ceases to be a shell company, the Company must file a Form 8-K
that provides Form 10 or Form 10-SB level disclosure.
Competition
The Company is unable to evaluate the type and extent of its likely competition.
The Company is aware that there are several other public companies with only
nominal assets that are also searching for operating businesses and other
business opportunities as potential acquisition or merger candidates. The
Company will be in direct competition with these other public companies in its
search for business opportunities and, due to the Company's current lack of
funds and capital resources, it may be difficult to successfully compete with
these other companies.
Employees
As of the date hereof, the Company does not have any full time employees and has
no plans for retaining full time employees until such time as the Company's
business warrants the expense, or until the Company successfully acquires or
merges with an operating business. The Company may find it necessary to
periodically hire part-time clerical help on an as-needed basis.
Facilities
The Company is currently using as its principal place of business the business
office of its principal shareholder, Marc Juliar, located in Toronto, Ontario.
Although the Company has no written agreement and pays no rent for the use of
this facility, it is contemplated that at such future time as the Company
acquires or merges with an operating business, the Company will secure
commercial office space from which it will conduct its business. However, until
such time as the Company completes an acquisition or merger, the type of
business in which the Company will be engaged and the type of office and other
facilities that will be required is unknown. The Company has no current plans to
secure such commercial office space.
Industry Segments
No information is presented regarding industry segments. The Company is
presently a development stage company seeking a potential acquisition of or
merger with a yet known and yet-to-be-identified business opportunity.