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Modern Technology Corp Initiates Tender Offer to Acquire Harvey Electronics
Modern Technology Corp (OTC BB: MOTG) a
diversified technology development and acquisition company announced today
the formal commencement of a Tender Offer to stockholders of Harvey
Electronics pursuant to Regulation 14D of the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, as Amended. A "SCHEDULE TO" Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to
Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 will be
timely filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission subsequent to this
announcement.
The summary of the offer's terms and some answers to common questions
appear below.
Anthony Welch, Modern Technology Corp's Chairman said, "We feel this to be
an outstanding offer to current Harvey Electronics stockholders. Not only
does this offer provide a superb cash distribution and excellent premium
above market price, but it also provides an equity position in the new
larger organization. Stockholders of Harvey will continue as stockholders
of a new and more powerful combined organization, with far greater market
liquidity, a fantastic vision, a model of continuous growth, and expecting
to generate a profitable $65,000,000 in revenue for 2006. We welcome the
stockholders of Harvey Electronics to our bold vision for the future."
Modern Technology Corp is offering to purchase 51% of the outstanding
shares of common stock of Harvey Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HRVE) for $1.15
per share, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Offer to Purchase. The following are some of the questions stockholders may
have and answers to those questions.
Who is offering to buy my securities?
Our name is Modern Technology Corp. We are a Nevada corporation formed in
1982. We are a diversified technology development and acquisition company,
building revenues through continuous growth, strategic acquisitions, and
commercialization of nascent technology. MOTG improves operating
efficiencies through the elimination of cost redundancies and realized
synergy between subsidiaries. MOTG also commercializes new technology and
provides to its subsidiaries new product lines, operations infrastructure,
and significant intellectual capital. The company's mission is to build
shareholder value through a model of continuous growth. Web Address:
http://www.moderntechnologycorp.com.
What securities are you offering to purchase?
We are offering to purchase 51% of the outstanding common stock of Harvey
Electronics, Inc. We refer to one share of Harvey Electronics, Inc. common
stock as a "share" or "Share." No shares will be purchased if less than
51% are Tendered. No shares will be purchased beyond the first 51%
tendered.
How much are you offering to pay for my securities and what is the form of
payment?
We are offering to pay you $1.15 per share in cash and stock without
brokerage fees, commissions or, except in certain circumstances, transfer
taxes. The offer consists of $0.80 per share paid in cash upon expiration
of this Offer, and $0.35 in Convertible Warrants per share payable at the
expiration of this Offer.
The Warrant holder shall have the right to exchange his Warrant, at any
time, for Common Stock in Modern Technology Corp and the Warrant holder
will be guaranteed a number of shares of Modern Technology Common Stock
worth no less than $0.35 at the time of Conversion. If the Market Price of
Modern Technology Corp is above $0.35, the Warrant holder shall be entitled
to one share of Modern Technology Corp Common Stock. The Warrant holder is
under no obligation to sell the Common Stock he receives under exercising
his Conversion privilege. Modern Technology Corp believes this provides
the Warrant holder the ability to participate in the anticipated growth of
Modern Technology Corp while at the same time, providing the ability to
redeem his warrant for marketable securities at a guaranteed minimum.
Do you have the financial resources to pay for the shares?
We will need approximately $1,500,000 to fund the initial cash portion of
the offer for all shares and to pay related fees and expenses. As of April
3rd, 2006, we have secured a commitment from our investors to provide
$1,500,000 in cash to support this Offer. The equity portion of the Offer
will be issued to all stockholders of Harvey Electronics who have tendered
their shares. This equity distribution will be authorized and effected
pursuant to a Board Resolution of the Board of Directors of Modern
Technology Corp upon completion of the Tender Offer process.
Is your financial condition relevant to my decision to tender in the offer?
Because the form of payment consists of cash and securities with guaranteed
minimums, and is not conditioned upon any financing arrangements other than
from our investors, we do not think our financial condition is material to
your decision whether to tender in the offer. However, you may view our
most recent quarterly and annual financial information by visiting our
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
What does the Board of Directors of Harvey Electronics, Inc. think of the
offer?
Harvey Electronics Inc.'s Board of Directors has not approved this offer or
otherwise commented on it as of the date of this Offer to Purchase. Within
10 business days after the date of this Offer to Purchase, Harvey
Electronics, Inc., is required by law to publish, send or give to you (and
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission) a statement as to whether
it recommends acceptance or rejection of the offer, that it has no opinion
with respect to the offer or that it is unable to take a position with
respect to the offer.
How long do I have to decide whether to tender in the offer and how does
the offer expire?
You have until the expiration date of the offer to tender. The offer
currently is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on
Monday, May 1, 2006. We do not intend to extend the expiration date of the
offer at the present time. If the offer is extended, we will issue a press
release announcing the extension at or before 9:00 A.M. New York City time
on the next business day after the date the offer was scheduled to expire.
We may elect to provide a "subsequent offering period" for the offer. A
subsequent offering period, if one is included, will be an additional
period of time beginning after we have purchased shares tendered during the
offer, during which stockholders may tender, but not withdraw, their shares
and receive the offer consideration. We do not currently intend to include
a subsequent offering period, although we reserve the right to do so.
The Offer will expire upon the first 51% of the common stock of Harvey
Electronics being Tendered.
The Offer will expire in the event the Board of Directors of Harvey
Electronics and Modern Technology Corp enter into a Definitive Agreement
whereby Harvey Electronics and Modern Technology Corp agree, in substantive
part, to a plan of acquisition or sale of assets resulting in Modern
Technology Corp being the majority or sole owner of the common stock or
assets of Harvey Electronics. Stockholders would receive a Proxy to cast
their vote on the proposed transaction subsequent to a Definitive
Agreement.
What are the most significant conditions to the offer?
The offer is conditioned upon, among other things there being validly
tendered and not withdrawn before the expiration of the offer a number of
shares representing at least a majority of the total number of shares
outstanding on a fully diluted basis.
How will I be notified if the offer is extended?
If we decide to extend the offer, we will inform American Stock Transfer &
Trust Company, the depositary for the offer, of that fact and will make a
public announcement of the extension, no later than 9:00 A.M., New York
City time, on the next business day after the date the offer was scheduled
to expire.
How do I tender my shares?
To tender shares, you must deliver the certificates representing your
shares, together with a completed Letter of Transmittal and any other
required documents, to Registrar and Transfer Company, 10 Commerce Drive,
Cranford, New Jersey 07016, Tel: (908) 497-2300 not later than the time the
offer expires. If your shares are held in street name by your broker,
dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee, such nominee can tender your
shares through The Depository Trust Company. If you cannot deliver
everything required to make a valid tender to the transfer agent before the
expiration of the offer, you may have a limited amount of additional time
by having a financial institution (including most banks, savings and loan
associations and brokerage houses) that is a member of a recognized
Medallion Program approved by The Securities Transfer Association Inc.,
including the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP), the
Stock Exchange Medallion Program (SEMP) and the New York Stock Exchange,
Inc. Medallion Signature Program (MSP), guarantee, pursuant to a Notice of
Guaranteed Delivery, that the missing items will be received by the
depositary within three Nasdaq National Market trading days. However, the
depositary must receive the missing items within that three trading day
period.
Until what time can I withdraw tendered shares?
You can withdraw tendered shares at any time until the offer has expired,
and, if we have not by May 7, 2006, agreed to accept your shares for
payment, you can withdraw them at any time after such time until we accept
shares for payment. You may not, however, withdraw shares tendered during a
subsequent offering period, if one is included.
How do I withdraw tendered shares?
To withdraw shares, you must deliver a written notice of withdrawal, or a
facsimile of one, with the required information to Registrar and Transfer
Company while you have the right to withdraw the shares.
When and how will I be paid for my tendered shares?
Subject to the terms and conditions of the offer, we will pay for all
validly tendered and not withdrawn shares promptly after the later of the
date of expiration of the offer and the satisfaction or any waiver of the
conditions to the offer relating to governmental or regulatory approvals.
We do, however, reserve the right, in our sole discretion and subject to
applicable law, to delay payment for shares until satisfaction of all
conditions to the offer relating to governmental or regulatory approvals.
If a majority of the shares are tendered and accepted for payment, will
Harvey Electronics, Inc. continue as a public company?
Harvey Electronics, Inc. will continue to be publicly owned. However, if we
purchase all the tendered shares, there may be so few remaining
stockholders and publicly held shares that the shares will no longer be
eligible to be traded on a securities exchange, there may not be a public
trading market for the shares, and Harvey Electronics, Inc. may cease
making filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise
cease being required to comply with the SEC rules relating to publicly held
companies. In either case, Harvey Electronics will continue its operations
as a majority owned subsidiary of Modern Technology Corp.
If I decide not to tender, how will the offer affect my shares?
At the present time we are not offering to purchase any shares beyond 51%
of the common stock of Harvey Electronics. We may make such an offer in
the future. The remaining 49% of the Common Stock, the number of
stockholders and the number of shares that are still in the hands of the
public may be so small that there will no longer be an active or liquid
public trading market (or, possibly, any public trading market) for shares
held by stockholders other than Modern Technology Corp., which may affect
prices at which shares trade. Also, as described above, Harvey Electronics,
Inc. may cease making filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
or being required to comply with the SEC rules relating to publicly held
companies.
What is the market value of my shares as of a recent date?
On March 31 2006, the last full trading day before the announcement of our
intention to commence the offer, the last reported sales price of Harvey
Electronics, Inc. common stock reported on the Nasdaq National Market was
$0.65 per share. Please obtain a recent quotation for your shares prior to
deciding whether or not to tender.
What are the federal income tax consequences of participating in the offer?
In general, your sale of shares pursuant to the offer will be a taxable
transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes and may also be a taxable
transaction under applicable state, local or foreign income or other tax
laws. You should consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences to you
of participating in the offer in light of your particular circumstances.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about the offer?
You can call Modern Technology Corp at 1.662.236.5928.
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