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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report:
(Date of earliest event reported)
OCTOBER 31, 2005
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BLUE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NEVADA
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
000-33297 88-0450923
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
No.)
5804 E. SLAUSON AVE.
COMMERCE, CA 90040
(Address of Principal Executive
Offices and zip code)
(323) 725-5555
(Registrant's telephone
number, including area code)
MARINE JET TECHNOLOGY CORP.
936A BEACHLAND BOULEVARD, SUITE 13
VERO BEACH, FL 32963
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Information included in this Form 8-K may contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").
This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or
achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe the Company's
future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of
the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate,"
"believe," "intend" or "project" or the negative of these words or other
variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements
are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and there can be no assurance
that any projections or other expectations included in any forward-looking
statements will come to pass. The Company's actual results could differ
materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as
a result of various factors. Except as required by applicable laws, the Company
undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for
any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in
the future.
ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
ITEM 2.01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
ITEM 3.02 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
On October 31, 2005, Blue Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") entered into
an Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") with Taverniti So Jeans, LLC, a
California limited liability company ("Taverniti"), and the members of Taverniti
(the "Taverniti Members"). Under the Exchange Agreement, the Company acquired
all of the outstanding membership interests of Taverniti (the "Interests") from
the Taverniti Members, and the Taverniti Members contributed all of their
Interests to the Company. In exchange, the Company issued to the Taverniti
Members, on a pro rata basis, an aggregate of 500,000 shares of the Common
Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (the "Common Shares"), and
paid to the Taverniti Members, on a pro rata basis, an aggregate of Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000).
The Company agreed to indemnify Taverniti, the Taverniti Members and
certain of their affiliates against damages incurred by or asserted against such
parties based upon or resulting from any breach or inaccuracy of any
representation, warranty or covenant made by the Company, and any cost or
expense related thereto, for all amounts in excess of $50,000 up to a maximum of
$500,000. Each Taverniti Member agreed to indemnify the Company and certain of
its affiliates against damages incurred or asserted against such parties based
upon or resulting from any breach or inaccuracy of any representation, warranty
or covenant made by such Taverniti Member, and any cost or expense related
thereto. The Taverniti Members agreed to indemnify the Company and certain of
its affiliates, on a pro rata basis, against damages incurred or asserted
against such parties based upon or resulting from any breach or inaccuracy of
any representation, warranty or covenant made by Taverniti, and any cost or
expense related thereto, for all amounts in excess of $50,000 up to a maximum of
$500,000.
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The amount of consideration was determined based on an analysis of the
fair market value of the Interests, in light of, among other factors,
Taverniti's existing liabilities, anticipated revenue and its long term license
agreement with Taverniti Holdings LLC (described below). The cash portion of the
purchase price was paid from the Company's working capital.
As of October 31, 2005, Taverniti owed approximately $462,000 to Paul
Guez directly, and $635,000 to other companies co-owned by Mr. Guez (other than
the Company), in connection with prior advances to Taverniti made by Mr. Guez
and such other companies. Mr. Guez is the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer, President and majority shareholder, and the sole manager and a member
of Taverniti. Elizabeth Guez, Paul Guez's spouse and the Company's Chief
Operating Officer, is a member of Taverniti. Two other members of Mr. and Mrs.
Guez's family are the remaining members of Taverniti.
At the closing of the exchange transaction, Taverniti became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The exchange transaction was approved by a majority of the Company's
Board of Directors, including its independent directors.
The issuance and sale of the Common Shares to the Taverniti Members
were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"), pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof, as a transaction not
involving a public offering.
Taverniti is the exclusive licensee for the design, development,
manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of the "Taverniti So Jeans"
trademark in the denim and knit sports wear categories for men and women. It is
paying royalties to Taverniti Holdings LLC in the ranges of 5-8 percent
depending on the net sales of the licensed products pursuant to a license
agreement with Taverniti Holdings LLC. Taverniti Holdings LLC is jointly owned
by Paul Guez (60%) and Jimmy Taverniti (40%), the designer of the products for
the brand, and Mr. Guez is the sole manager. The license agreement was signed in
May 2004 and expires on December 31, 2015. The Company expects that the license
agreement will remain in effect through its termination date.
Except as set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K, neither the
Company, nor its directors and officers, had any material relationship with
Taverniti or any of the Taverniti Members.
The Exchange Agreement is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K
as Exhibit 2.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
On October 31, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the
exchange transaction. The press release issued by the Company is attached to
this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED.
It is impracticable at this time for the Company to provide
the financial statements of the business acquired. The Company
undertakes to file such financial statements in an amendment
to this Current Report on Form 8-K within the time period
provided by this form.
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
It is impracticable at this time for the Company to provide
the pro forma financial statements of the business acquired.
The Company undertakes to file such pro forma financial
statements in an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K
within the time period provided by this form.
(c) SHELL COMPANY TRANSACTIONS.
Not Applicable.
(d) EXHIBITS.
2.1 Exchange Agreement dated October 31, 2005, among Blue
Holdings, Inc., Taverniti So Jeans, LLC, and the
members of Taverniti So Jeans, LLC.
99.1 Press Release issued by Blue Holdings, Inc. on
October 31, 2005.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Blue Holdings, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BLUE HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: November 4, 2005 By: /S/ PATRICK CHOW
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Patrick Chow, Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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2.1 Exchange Agreement dated October 31, 2005, among Blue
Holdings, Inc., Taverniti So Jeans, LLC, and the members of
Taverniti So Jeans, LLC.
99.1 Press Release issued by Blue Holdings, Inc. on October 31,
2005.
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