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ZANNWELL INC.
1549 NORTH LEROY STREET, SUITE D-1000
FENTON, MICHIGAN 48430
TELEPHONE (810) 714-2978
November 15, 2004
To Our Stockholders:
The purpose of this information statement is to inform the holders of
record of shares of our common stock as of the close of business on the record
date, October 29, 2004 that our board of directors has recommended, and that a
majority of our stockholders intend to vote on December 6, 2004 to effect the
following corporate actions:
1. Amend our articles of incorporation to change our name from
"ZannWell Inc." to "Danitom Corp.";
2. Approve an amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase the
authorized number of shares of our common stock from 900,000,000 to
2,000,000,000 shares;
3. Approve an amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase the
authorized number of shares of our preferred stock from 50,000,000 to
235,000,000 shares;
4. Grant discretionary authority to our board of directors to implement a
reverse stock split of our common stock on the basis of one post-consolidation
share for up to each 800 pre-consolidation shares to occur at some time within
12 months of the date of this information statement, with the exact time of the
reverse split to be determined by the board of directors; and
5. Grant discretionary authority to the directors to implement a proposal
for ZannWell Inc. to become a Business Development Corporation to occur at some
time within 12 months of the date of this information statement, with the exact
time of such conversion to be determined by the board of directors.
We have two consenting stockholders, Robert C. Simpson, Ph.D., our
director, secretary and treasurer, who holds 13,000,000 shares of our common
stock, 1,000,000 shares of our Series A preferred stock, and 10,000,000 shares
of our Series C preferred stock, and R. Patrick Liska, our president, chairman
of the board of directors and chief executive officer who holds 5,000,000 shares
of our common stock and 1,000,000 shares of our Series A preferred stock. Each
share of our common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters brought before
the stockholders, each share of our Series A preferred stock outstanding
entitles the holder to one vote of the common stock on all matters brought
before the stockholders, and each share of our Series C preferred stock
outstanding entitles the holder to 250 votes of the common stock on all matters
brought before the stockholders. Therefore, Dr. Simpson will have the power to
vote 2,514,000,000 shares of the common stock and R. Patrick Liska will have the
power to vote 6,000,000 shares of the common stock. Together, Messrs. Simpson
and Liska will have the power to vote 2,520,000,000 shares of the common stock,
which number exceeds the majority of the 167,750,000 issued and outstanding
shares of our common stock on the record date.
Messrs. Simpson and Liska will vote in favor of the proposed amendments to
our articles of incorporation and for the grant of discretionary authority to
the board with respect to the stock split and conversion to a Business
Development Corporation. Messrs. Simpson and Liska will have the power to pass
the proposed corporate actions without the concurrence of any of our other
stockholders.
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WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.
We appreciate your continued interest in ZannWell Inc.
Very truly yours,
/s/ R. Patrick Liska
R. Patrick Liska
President and CEO
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ZANNWELL INC.
1549 NORTH LEROY STREET, SUITE D-1000
FENTON, MICHIGAN 48430
TELEPHONE (810) 714-2978
INFORMATION STATEMENT
WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND A
PROXY.
This information statement is furnished to the holders of record at the
close of business on October 29, 2004, the record date, of the outstanding
common stock of ZannWell Inc., pursuant to Rule 14c-2 promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with an action by the
holder(s) of the majority of the votes of our stock intends to take on December
6, 2004 to effect the following corporate actions:
1. Amend our articles of incorporation to change our name from
"ZannWell Inc." to "Danitom Corp.";
2. Approve an amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase the
authorized number of shares of our common stock from 900,000,000 to
2,000,000,000 shares;
3. Approve an amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase the
authorized number of shares of our preferred stock from 50,000,000 to
235,000,000 shares;
4. Grant discretionary authority to our board of directors to implement a
reverse stock split of our common stock on the basis of one post-consolidation
share for up to each 800 pre-consolidation shares to occur at some time within
12 months of the date of this information statement, with the exact time of the
reverse split to be determined by the board of directors; and
5. Grant discretionary authority to the directors to implement a proposal
by for ZannWell Inc. to become a Business Development Corporation to occur at
some time within 12 months of the date of this information statement, with the
exact time of such conversion to be determined by the board of directors.
This information statement will be sent on or about November 15, 2004 to
our stockholders of record who do not sign the majority written consent
described herein.
VOTING SECURITIES
In accordance with our bylaws, our board of directors has fixed the close
of business on October 29, 2004 as the record date for determining the
stockholders entitled to notice of the above noted actions. The amendments to
our articles of incorporation and the approval of the discretionary authority
with respect to the reverse stock split require the affirmative vote of a
majority of the shares of our common stock issued and outstanding at the time
the vote is taken. The approval of the discretionary authority with respect to
becoming a Business Development Corporation requires a simple majority of the
votes cast once a quorum is present and voting. The quorum necessary to conduct
business of the stockholders consists of a majority of the common stock issued
and outstanding as of the record date.
As of the record date, 167,750,000 shares of our common stock were issued
and outstanding, 12,714,286 shares of our Series A preferred stock were issued
and outstanding, and 10,000,000 shares of our Series C preferred stock were
issued and outstanding. We have two consenting stockholders, Robert C. Simpson,
Ph.D., our director, secretary and treasurer, who holds 13,000,000 shares of our
common stock, 1,000,000 shares of our Series A preferred stock, and 10,000,000
shares of our Series C preferred stock, and R. Patrick Liska, our president,
chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer who holds
5,000,000 shares of our common stock and 1,000,000 shares of our Series A
preferred stock. Each share of our common stock is entitled to one vote on all
matters brought before the stockholders, each share of our Series A preferred
stock outstanding entitles the holder to one vote of the common stock on all
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matters brought before the stockholders, and each share of our Series C
preferred stock outstanding entitles the holder to 250 votes of the common stock
on all matters brought before the stockholders. Therefore, Dr. Simpson will have
the power to vote 2,514,000,000 shares of the common stock and R. Patrick Liska
will have the power to vote 6,000,000 shares of the common stock. Together,
Messrs. Simpson and Liska will have the power to vote 2,520,000,000 shares of
the common stock, which number exceeds the majority of the 167,750,000 issued
and outstanding shares of our common stock on the record date.
Messrs. Simpson and Liska will vote in favor of the proposed amendments to
our articles of incorporation and for the grant of discretionary authority to
the board with respect to the stock split and conversion to a Business
Development Corporation. Messrs. Simpson and Liska will have the power to pass
the proposed corporate actions without the concurrence of any of our other
stockholders.
DISTRIBUTION AND COSTS
We will pay all costs associated with the distribution of this information
statement, including the costs of printing and mailing. In addition, we will
only deliver one information statement to multiple security holders sharing an
address, unless we have received contrary instructions from one or more of the
security holders. Also, we will promptly deliver a separate copy of this
information statement and future stockholder communication documents to any
security holder at a shared address to which a single copy of this information
statement was delivered, or deliver a single copy of this information statement
and future stockholder communication documents to any security holder or holders
sharing an address to which multiple copies are now delivered, upon written
request to us at our address noted above.
Security holders may also address future requests regarding delivery of
information statements and/or annual reports by contacting us at the address
noted above.
DISSENTERS' RIGHT OF APPRAISAL
No action will be taken in connection with the proposed corporate actions
by our board of directors or the voting stockholders for which Nevada law, our
articles of incorporation or bylaws provide a right of a stockholder to dissent
and obtain appraisal of or payment for such stockholder's shares.
GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTORS TO AMEND OUR ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE OUR
NAME TO "DANITOM CORP."
Our board of directors has unanimously adopted a resolution seeking
stockholder approval to amend our articles of incorporation to change our name
to "Danitom Corp." The board believes that this amendment is in our best
interests because it will more accurately reflect our planned business model as
a business development company with diversified interests. The proposed
amendment will not have any material effect on our business, operations,
reporting requirements or stock price. Stockholders will be required to
surrender their stock certificates and to have new stock certificates reflecting
the name change. New stock certificates will be issued as old certificates are
tendered to our transfer agent. A copy of the proposed resolution amending our
articles of incorporation to change our corporate name is contained in
Attachment A hereto. If the amendment is adopted, it will become effective upon
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filing of a certificate of amendment of our articles of incorporation with the
Secretary of State of Nevada.
VOTE REQUIRED
The affirmative vote of a majority of the total number of shares of our
issued and outstanding capital stock is required to approve the amendment to our
articles of incorporation to change in our name from "ZannWell Inc." to "Danitom
Corp."
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Our board of directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR the amendment
of our articles of incorporation to change our name to "Danitom Corp."
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF OUR AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK
The board of directors has determined that it is advisable to increase our
authorized common stock and has adopted, subject to stockholder approval, an
amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase our authorized number of
shares of common stock from 900,000,000 shares to 2,000,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $0.001 per share. A copy of the proposed resolution amending
our articles of incorporation is attached to this information statement as
Attachment A.
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Authorizing an additional 1,100,000,000 shares of common stock would give
our board of directors the express authority, without further action of the
stockholders, to issue common stock from time to time as the board deems
necessary. The board of directors believes it is necessary to have the ability
to issue such additional shares of common stock for general corporate purposes.
Potential uses of the additional authorized shares may include equity
financings, issuance of options, acquisition transactions, stock dividends or
distributions, without further action by the stockholders, unless such action
were specifically required by applicable law or rules of any stock exchange or
similar system on which our securities may then be listed.
The following is a summary of the material matters relating to our common
stock.
Presently, the holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for
each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of our
stockholders, including the election of directors. Our common stockholders do
not have cumulative voting rights. Subject to preferences that may be applicable
to any then outstanding series of our preferred stock, holders of our common
stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared
by our board of directors out of legally available funds. In the event of the
liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of ZannWell Inc., the holders of our
common stock will be entitled to share ratably in the net assets legally
available for distribution to our stockholders after the payment of all our
debts and other liabilities, subject to the prior rights of any series of our
preferred stock then outstanding.
The holders of our common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights or
other subscription rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions
applicable to our common stock. The amendment would not alter or modify any
preemptive right of holders of our common stock to acquire our shares, which is
denied, or effect any change in our common stock, other than the number of
authorized shares.
The issuance of additional shares to certain persons allied with our
management could have the effect of making it more difficult to remove our
current management by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of persons
seeking to cause such removal. In addition, an issuance of additional shares by
us could have an effect on the potential realizable value of a stockholder's
investment.
In the absence of a proportionate increase in our earnings and book value,
an increase in the aggregate number of our outstanding shares caused by the
issuance of the additional shares will dilute the earnings per share and book
value per share of all outstanding shares of our common stock. If such factors
were reflected in the price per share of common stock, the potential realizable
value of a stockholder's investment could be adversely affected.
The additional common stock to be authorized by adoption of the amendment
would have rights identical to our currently outstanding common stock. Adoption
of the proposed amendment and issuance of the common stock would not affect the
rights of the holders of our currently outstanding common stock, except for
effects incidental to increasing the number of outstanding shares of our common
stock, such as dilution of the earnings per share and voting rights of current
holders of common stock. If the amendment is adopted, it will become effective
upon filing of a certificate of amendment of our articles of incorporation with
the Secretary of State of Nevada.
Issuance of additional shares. As of the date of this information
statement, our board has no plans to issue or use any of our newly authorized
shares of common stock. The increase in the number of our authorized common
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shares is proposed by our management in order to ensure sufficient reserves of
our common stock for various capital purposes and to eliminate the need for
similar amendments in the near future, which could be costly and time-consuming.
The proposal with respect to our common stock is not being made by us in
response to any known accumulation of shares or threatened takeover.
VOTE REQUIRED
The affirmative vote of a majority of the total number of shares of our
issued and outstanding capital stock is required to approve the amendment to our
articles of incorporation increasing the number of our common shares.
Our board of directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR the amendment of
our articles of incorporation increasing the number of our authorized common
shares as described in Attachment A hereto.
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AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK
The board of directors has determined that it is advisable to increase our
authorized preferred stock and has adopted, subject to stockholder approval, an
amendment to our articles of incorporation to increase our authorized number of
shares of preferred stock from 50,000,000 shares to 235,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. A copy of the proposed resolution
amending our articles of incorporation is contained in Attachment A to this
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information statement.
Pursuant to our Amended Certificate of Designation Establishing Series A
Preferred Stock, each share of our currently issued and outstanding Series A
preferred stock may be convertible into 10 fully paid and nonassessable shares
of our common stock. Moreover, on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders
of the common stock, including, without limitation, the election of directors, a
holder of shares of the Series A preferred stock shall be entitled to one vote
of the common stock on all matters brought before all of the stockholders.
Pursuant to our Amended Certificate of Designation Establishing Series C
Preferred Stock, there are no conversion rights with respect to our Series C
preferred stock. However, on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of
the common stock, including, without limitation, the election of directors, a
holder of shares of the Series C preferred stock shall be entitled to 250 votes
of the common stock on all matters brought before all of the stockholders. The
following is a summary of the material matters relating to our preferred stock.
Authorizing the issuance of 185,000,000 additional shares of preferred
stock would give our board of directors the express authority, without further
action of our stockholders, to issue preferred stock from time to time as the
board deems necessary. The board of directors believes it is necessary to have
the ability to issue such shares of preferred stock for general corporate
purposes. Potential uses of the authorized shares may include equity financings,
issuance of options, acquisition transactions, stock dividends or distributions,
without further action by the stockholders, unless such action were specifically
required by applicable law or rules of any stock exchange or similar system on
which our securities may then be listed.
The issuance of the shares of preferred stock could have a number of
effects on our stockholders depending upon the exact nature and circumstances of
any actual issuance of authorized but unissued shares. The increase could have
an anti-takeover effect, in that the additional shares could be issued (within
the limits imposed by applicable law) in one or more transactions that could
make a change in control or takeover of ZannWell Inc. more difficult. For
example, additional shares could be issued by us so as to dilute the stock
ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to obtain control of ZannWell Inc.
In some instances, each share of the preferred stock may be convertible into
multiple shares of our common stock. Likewise, shares of our preferred stock
could have voting rights equal to their converted status as common stock, with
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the effect being that the stockholders of the preferred stock would have the
ability to control the vote of our stockholders, even though they may own less
that than a majority of our issued and outstanding common stock.
The proposal with respect to our preferred stock is not being made by us in
response to any known accumulation of shares or threatened takeover. The
issuance of shares of preferred stock to certain persons allied with our
management could have the effect of making it more difficult to remove our
current management by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of persons
seeking to cause such removal. In addition, an issuance of shares of preferred
stock by us could have an effect on the potential realizable value of a
stockholder's investment.
In the absence of a proportionate increase in our earnings and book value,
an increase in the aggregate number of our outstanding shares caused by the
issuance, upon the conversion of our preferred stock into shares of our common
stock, would dilute the earnings per share and book value per share of all
outstanding shares of our common stock. If such factors were reflected in the
price per share of common stock, the potential realizable value of the
stockholder's investment could be adversely affected.
The proposed preferred stock would not carry with it preemptive rights to
acquire our shares of preferred stock.
Issuance of additional shares. As of the date of this information
statement, our board has no plans to issue or use any of our newly authorized
shares of preferred stock. The increase in the number of our authorized
preferred shares is proposed by our management in order to ensure sufficient
reserves of our preferred stock for various capital purposes and to eliminate
the need for similar amendments in the near future, which could be costly and
time-consuming.
VOTE REQUIRED
The affirmative vote of a majority of the total number of shares of our
issued and outstanding capital stock is required to approve the amendment of our
articles of incorporation authorizing additional preferred shares.
Our board of directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR the amendment of
our articles of incorporation authorizing additional shares of preferred stock
as described in Attachment A hereto.
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GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO IMPLEMENT A ONE FOR UP TO 800 REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
Our board of directors has adopted a resolution to seek stockholder
approval for discretionary authority to our board of directors to implement a
reverse split for the purpose of increasing the market price of our common
stock. The reverse split exchange ratio that the board of directors approved
and deemed advisable and for which it is seeking stockholder approval is up to
800 pre-consolidation shares for each one post-consolidation share, with the
reverse split to occur within 12 months of the date of this information
statement, the exact time of the reverse split to be determined by the directors
in their discretion. Approval of this proposal would give the board authority
to implement the reverse split on the basis of up to 800 pre-consolidation
shares for each one post-consolidation share at any time it determined within 12
months of the date of this information statement. In addition, approval of this
proposal would also give the board authority to decline to implement a reverse
split.
Our board of directors believes that stockholder approval of a range for
the exchange ratio of the reverse split (as contrasted with approval of a
specified ratio of the split) provides the board of directors with maximum
flexibility to achieve the purposes of a stock split, and, therefore, is in the
best interests of our stockholders. The actual ratio for implementation of the
reverse split would be determined by our board of directors based upon its
evaluation as to what ratio of pre-consolidation shares to post-consolidation
shares would be most advantageous to us and our stockholders.
Our board of directors also believes that stockholder approval of a
twelve-months range for the effectuation of the reverse split (as contrasted
with approval of a specified time of the split) provides the board of directors
with maximum flexibility to achieve the purposes of a stock split, and,
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therefore, is in the best interests of our stockholders. The actual timing for
implementation of the reverse split would be determined by our board of
directors based upon its evaluation as to when and whether such action would be
most advantageous to us and our stockholders.
If you approve the grant of discretionary authority to our board of
directors to implement a reverse split and the board of directors decides to
implement the reverse split, we will effect a reverse split of our then issued
and outstanding common stock on the basis of up to 800 pre-consolidation shares
for each one post-consolidation share.
The board of directors believes that the higher share price that might
initially result from the reverse stock split could help generate interest in
ZannWell Inc. among investors and thereby assist us in raising future capital to
fund our operations or make acquisitions.
Stockholders should note that the effect of the reverse split upon the
market price for our common stock cannot be accurately predicted. In particular,
if we elect to implement a reverse stock split, there is no assurance that
prices for shares of our common stock after a reverse split will be up to 800
times greater than the price for shares of our common stock immediately prior to
the reverse split, depending on the ratio of the split. Furthermore, there can
be no assurance that the market price of our common stock immediately after a
reverse split will be maintained for any period of time. Moreover, because some
investors may view the reverse split negatively, there can be no assurance that
the reverse split will not adversely impact the market price of our common stock
or, alternatively, that the market price following the reverse split will either
exceed or remain in excess of the current market price.
EFFECT OF THE REVERSE SPLIT
The reverse split would not affect the registration of our common stock
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor will it change our
periodic reporting and other obligations thereunder.
The voting and other rights of the holders of our common stock would not be
affected by the reverse split (other than as a result of the payment of cash in
lieu of fractional shares as described below). For example, a holder of 0.5
percent of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our common stock
immediately prior to the effective time of the reverse split would continue to
hold 0.5 percent of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our common
stock after the reverse split. The number of stockholders of record would not
be affected by the reverse split (except to the extent that any stockholder
holds only a fractional share interest and receives cash for such interest).
The authorized number of shares of our common stock and the par value of
our common stock under our articles of incorporation would remain the same
following the effective time of the reverse split.
The number of shares of our common stock issued and outstanding would be
reduced following the effective time of the reverse split in accordance with the
following formula: if our directors decide to implement a one for 800 reverse
split, every 800 shares of our common stock owned by a stockholder will
automatically be changed into and become one new share of our common stock, with
800 being equal to the exchange ratio of the reverse split, as determined by the
directors in their discretion.
Stockholders should recognize that if a reverse split is effected, they
will own a fewer number of shares than they presently own (a number equal to the
number of shares owned immediately prior to the effective time divided by the
one for 800 exchange ratio, or such lesser exchange ratio as may be determined
by our directors, subject to adjustment for fractional shares, as described
below).
As described below, stockholders who would otherwise hold fractional shares
after a reverse split will be entitled to cash payments in lieu of such
fractional shares. In addition, if a stockholder owns less than 800 shares
before the reverse split, the stockholder will cease to be a stockholder of
ZannWell Inc. after the effective time of the reverse split. In such event, the
stockholder will be paid cash for his shares. Consequently, the reverse split
will reduce the number of holders of post-reverse split shares as compared to
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the number of holders of pre-reverse split shares to the extent that there are
stockholders presently holding fewer than 800 shares (or such lesser number as
may be determined by our directors). However, the intention of the reverse
split is not to reduce the number of our stockholders. In fact, we do not
expect that the reverse split will result in any material reduction in the
number of our stockholders.
We currently have no intention of going private, and this proposed reverse
stock split is not intended to be a first step in a going private transaction
and will not have the effect of a going private transaction covered by Rule
13e-3 of the Exchange Act. Moreover, the proposed reverse stock split does not
increase the risk of us becoming a private company in the future.
Issuance of Additional Shares. The number of authorized but unissued
shares of our common stock effectively will be increased significantly by the
reverse split of our common stock. For example, if we elect to implement a one
for 250 reverse split, based on the 167,750,000 shares of our common stock
outstanding on the record date, and the 900,000,000 shares of our common stock
that are currently authorized under our articles of incorporation, 732,250,000
shares of our common stock remain available for issuance prior to the reverse
split taking effect. A one for 250 reverse split would have the effect of
decreasing the number of our outstanding shares of our common stock from
167,750,000 to 671,000 shares.
Based on the 900,000,000 shares of our common stock that are currently
authorized under our articles of incorporation, and before the proposed increase
in our authorized common stock, if we elect to implement a one for 250 reverse
stock split, the reverse split, when implemented, would have the effect of
increasing the number of authorized but unissued shares of our common stock from
732,250,000 to 899,329,000 shares.
If we elect to implement a one for 800 reverse split, based on the
167,750,000 shares of our common stock outstanding on the record date, and the
900,000,000 shares of our common stock that are currently authorized under our
articles of incorporation, 732,250,000 shares of our common stock remain
available for issuance prior to the reverse split taking effect. A one for 800
reverse split would have the effect of decreasing the number of our outstanding
shares of our common stock from 167,750,000 to 209,688 shares.
Based on the 900,000,000 shares of our common stock that are currently
authorized under our articles of incorporation, and before the proposed increase
in our authorized common stock, if we elect to implement a one for 800 reverse
stock split, the reverse split, when implemented, would have the effect of
increasing the number of authorized but unissued shares of our common stock from
732,250,000 to 899,790,312 shares.
The issuance in the future of such additional authorized shares may have
the effect of diluting the earnings per share and book value per share, as well
as the stock ownership and voting rights, of the currently outstanding shares of
our common stock.
The effective increase in the number of authorized but unissued shares of
our common stock may be construed as having an anti-takeover effect by
permitting the issuance of shares to purchasers who might oppose a hostile
takeover bid or oppose any efforts to amend or repeal certain provisions of our
articles of incorporation or bylaws. Such a use of these additional authorized
shares could render more difficult, or discourage, an attempt to acquire control
of us through a transaction opposed by our board of directors. At this time,
our board does not have plans to issue any common shares resulting from the
effective increase in our authorized but unissued shares generated by the
reverse split.
CASH PAYMENT IN LIEU OF FRACTIONAL SHARES
In lieu of any fractional shares to which a holder of our common stock
would otherwise be entitled as a result of the reverse split, we shall pay cash
equal to such fraction multiplied by the average of the high and low trading
prices of the our common stock on the OTCBB during regular trading hours for the
five trading days immediately preceding the effectiveness of the reverse split.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
We will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the reverse split.
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The following description of the material federal income tax consequences
of the reverse split to our stockholders is based on the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder,
judicial authority and current administrative rulings and practices as in effect
on the date of this information statement. Changes to the laws could alter the
tax consequences described below, possibly with retroactive effect. We have not
sought and will not seek an opinion of counsel or a ruling from the Internal
Revenue Service regarding the federal income tax consequences of the reverse
split. This discussion is for general information only and does not discuss the
tax consequences that may apply to special classes of taxpayers (e.g.,
non-residents of the United States, broker/dealers or insurance companies). The
state and local tax consequences of the reverse split may vary significantly as
to each stockholder, depending upon the jurisdiction in which such stockholder
resides. You are urged to consult your own tax advisors to determine the
particular consequences to you.
In general, the federal income tax consequences of the reverse split will
vary among stockholders depending upon whether they receive cash for fractional
shares or solely a reduced number of shares of our common stock in exchange for
their old shares of our common stock. We believe that the likely federal income
tax effects of the reverse split will be that a stockholder who receives solely
a reduced number of shares of our common stock will not recognize gain or loss.
With respect to a reverse split, such a stockholder's basis in the reduced
number of shares of our common stock will equal the stockholder's basis in its
old shares of our common stock. A stockholder who receives cash in lieu of a
fractional share as a result of the reverse stock split will generally be
treated as having received the payment as a distribution in redemption of the
fractional share, as provided in Section 302(a) of the Code, which distribution
will be taxed as either a distribution under Section 301 of the Code or an
exchange to such stockholder, depending on that stockholder's particular facts
and circumstances. Generally, a stockholder receiving such a payment should
recognize gain or loss equal to the difference, if any, between the amount of
cash received and the stockholder's basis in the fractional share. In the
aggregate, such a stockholder's basis in the reduced number of shares of our
common stock will equal the stockholder's basis in its old shares of our common
stock decreased by the basis allocated to the fractional share for which such
stockholder is entitled to receive cash, and the holding period of the
post-effective reverse split shares received will include the holding period of
the pre-effective reverse split shares exchanged.
EFFECTIVE DATE
If the proposed reverse split is approved and the board of directors elects
to proceed with a reverse split, the split would become effective as of 5:00
p.m. Nevada time on the date the split is approved by our stockholders, which in
any event shall not be later than 12 months from the date of this information
statement. Except as explained herein with respect to fractional shares and
stockholders who currently hold fewer than 800 shares, or such lesser amount as
we may determine, on such date, all shares of our common stock that were issued
and outstanding immediately prior thereto will be, automatically and without any
action on the part of the stockholders, converted into new shares of our common
stock in accordance with the one for 800 exchange ratio or such other exchange
ratio we determine.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVERSE SPLIT
This information statement includes forward-looking statements including
statements regarding our intent to solicit approval of a reverse split, the
timing of the proposed reverse split and the potential benefits of a reverse
split, including, but not limited to, increase investor interest and the
potential for a higher stock price. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "may"
and similar phrases are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
Such statements reflect our current views and assumptions, and are subject to
various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from expectations. The risks include that we may not have sufficient
resources to continue as a going concern; any significant downturn in our
industry or in general business conditions would likely result in a reduction of
demand for our products or services and would be detrimental to our business; we
will be unable to achieve profitable operations unless we increase quarterly
revenues or make further cost reductions; a loss of or decrease in purchases by
one of our significant customers could materially and adversely affect our
revenues and profitability; the loss of key personnel could have a material
adverse effect on our business; the large number of shares available for future
sale could adversely affect the price of our common stock; and the volatility of
our stock price. For a discussion of these and other risk factors, see our
annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003 and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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If approved and implemented, the reverse stock split will result in some
stockholders owning "odd-lots" of less than 100 common shares of our stock on a
post-consolidation basis. Odd lots may be more difficult to sell, or require
greater transaction costs per share to sell than shares in "even lots" of even
multiples of 100 shares.
VOTE REQUIRED
The affirmative vote of a majority of the total number of shares of our
issued and outstanding capital stock is required to approve the grant of
discretionary authority to our directors to implement a reverse stock split.
The board of directors recommends a vote FOR approval of the grant of
discretionary authority to our directors to implement a reverse stock split, as
described in Attachment A hereto.
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GRANT OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONVERT
ZANNWELL INC. TO A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The board of directors has recommended that the directors be granted
authority to convert ZannWell Inc. to a Business Development Corporation. Such
conversion into a Business Development Corporation would allow us to raise
additional funding for our operations and to develop a larger investor base.
Approval of this proposal would give the board authority to convert ZannWell
Inc. to a Business Development Corporation at any time it determined within 12
months of the date of this information statement. In addition, approval of this
proposal would also give the board authority to decline to convert ZannWell Inc.
to a Business Development Corporation.
We also reserve the right to proceed with the transaction if determined by
the management to be appropriate under the circumstances and in the best
interests of stockholders.
The board currently believes that becoming a Business Development
Corporation is in the best interests of our stockholders but requires the
flexibility to do what is in the best interests of our stockholders.
Accordingly, the board is seeking stockholder approval to preserve the
flexibility to move forward with this action is the board continues to believe
it is in the best interests of our stockholders to do so.
There is no assurance that becoming a Business Development Corporation will
be consummated or if consummated, that such a transaction will be on the same
terms as anticipated at this time. We reserve the right not to proceed with
such transaction or to modify its terms at any time after taking into account
all the facts and circumstances. For any transaction that would require
stockholder approval, we do not, however, intend to modify the proposed terms in
a manner that would have a material adverse impact on our stockholders without
seeking further stockholder approval of such terms.
VOTE REQUIRED
Once a quorum is present and voting, a simple majority of the votes cast is
required to approve the grant of discretionary authority to our directors to
convert ZannWell Inc. to a Business Development Corporation.
The board of directors recommends a vote FOR approval of the grant of
discretionary authority to our directors to convert ZannWell Inc. to a Business
Development Corporation, as described in Attachment A hereto.
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Information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by
management and the board of directors is noted below.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table presents information regarding the beneficial ownership
of all shares of our common stock and preferred stock as of the record date, by:
- Each person who beneficially owns more than five percent of the outstanding
shares of our common stock;
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- Each person who beneficially owns outstanding shares of our preferred
stock;
- Each of our directors;
- Each named executive officer; and
- All directors and officers as a group.
COMMON STOCK
BENEFICIALLY PREFERRED STOCK BENEFICIALLY
OWNED (2) OWNED (2)
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (1) NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT
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Robert C. Simpson, Ph.D. (3) 13,000,000 7.75 1,000,000 (4) 7.86
Robert C. Simpson, Ph.D. (3) N/A N/A 10,000,000 (5) 100.00
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R. Patrick Liska (6) 5,000,000 2.98 1,000,000(4) 7.86
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All directors and officers as a group (two persons) 18,000,000 10.73 2,000,000 (4) and 5.72 (4) and
========== ======= 10,000,000 (5) 100 (5)
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(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each of these stockholders is
c/o ZannWell Inc., 1549 N. Leroy St., Suite D-200, Fenton, Michigan 48430,
Telephone (810) 714-2978. Also, unless otherwise indicated, each person
named in the table above has the sole voting and investment power with
respect to the shares of our common and preferred stock which he
beneficially owns.
(2) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC.
As of the record date, the total number of outstanding shares of the common
stock is 167,750,000, and the total number of outstanding shares of the
Series A preferred stock is 12,714,286 shares, and the total number of
outstanding shares of the Series C preferred stock is 10,000,000 shares.
(3) Each share of our common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters
brought before the stockholders, each share of our Series A preferred stock
outstanding entitles the holder to onevote of the common stock on all
matters brought before the stockholders, and each share of our Series C
preferred stock outstanding entitles the holder to 250 votes of the common
stock on all matters brought before the stockholders. Therefore, Dr.
Simpson will have the power to vote 2,514,000,000 shares of the common
stock, which number exceeds the majority of the 167,750,000 issued and
outstanding shares of our common stock on the record date.
(4) Series A preferred stock.
(5) Series C preferred stock
(6) R. Patrick Liska will have the power to vote 6,000,000 shares of our common
stock.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors, executive
officers and persons who own more than 10 percent of a registered class of our
equity securities, file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of
changes in ownership of our equity securities. Officers, directors and greater
than 10 percent stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish us with
copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. All such persons have filed all
required reports.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003
and financial information from our subsequent Quarterly Reports for the period
ended March 31, 2004 and June 30, 2004 are incorporated herein by reference.
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COPIES OF ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY REPORTS
We will furnish a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the
year ended December 31, 2003 all subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB and
any exhibit referred to therein without charge to each person to whom this
information statement is delivered upon written or oral request by first class
mail or other equally prompt means within one business day of receipt of such
request. Any request should be directed to our corporate secretary at 1549 N.
Leroy St., Suite D-1000, Fenton, Michigan 48430, Telephone (810) 714-2978.
By Order of the board of directors,
/s/ R. Patrick Liska
R. Patrick Liska
Chairman and CEO
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED BY THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF
ZANNWELL INC.
(the "Company")
RESOLVED, that the grant of discretionary authority to the directors
to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the
Company to "Danitom Corp." is hereby approved in all respects; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the amendment to the Company's Articles of
Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock to
2,000,000,000 shares is hereby adopted and approved in all respects; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the amendment to the Company's Articles of
Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of preferred stock to
235,000,000 shares is hereby adopted and approved in all respects; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the grant of discretionary authority to the
directors to implement a consolidation of the Company's issued and outstanding
common stock on the basis of one post-consolidation share for up to every 800
pre-consolidation shares within 12 months of the Company's information statement
on Schedule 14C is hereby approved and adopted in all respects; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the grant of discretionary authority to the
directors to convert the Company to a Business Development Corporation within 12
months of the Company's information statement on Schedule 14C is hereby approved
and adopted in all respects; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of the Company be, and each of them
hereby is, authorized, empowered and directed, for and on behalf of the Company,
to take any and all actions, to perform all such acts and things, to execute,
file, deliver or record in the name and on behalf of the Company, all such
instruments, agreements, or other documents, and to make all such payments as
they, in their judgment, or in the judgment of any one or more of them, may deem
necessary, advisable or appropriate in order to carry out the transactions
contemplated by the foregoing resolutions.