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| Synapse Group, Inc. |
| 4 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905 * (203) 595-8255 |
| Business Description | The company is the leading independent multi-channel provider of proprietary customer acquisition and management services for publishers of consumer magazines in the United States. |
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| To Trade As | SYNS (NASNTL) | Industry | Retail (SIC 5963) |
| Type of Stock Offered | Common Shares | Filing Date | 7/26/00 |
| Domestic Shares Filed | 0 | Filing Price | - - |
| Foreign Shares Filed | 0 | Offering Amount | $50,000,000 |
| Company Shares | 0 | Est. Expenses | - - |
| Selling Shrhldrs Shares | 0 | Post-IPO Shares | - - |
| Primary Underwriting Group | ||
| Underwriter Name | Participation | Underwriter Phone |
| Merrill Lynch & Co. | Lead Manager | (212) 449-4600 |
| Allen & Company Incorporated | Co-manager | (212) 339-2220 |
| Banc of America Securities LLC | Co-manager | (415) 627-2100 |
| Wit SoundView | Co-manager |
| Income Statement and Cash Flow Summary | |||||||
| Prior Audited Income |
Latest Unaudited Income | ||||||
| Full Year Audited Figures | 3 Months Ending | ||||||
| Figures in U.S. millions except per share data | 12/31/97 | 12/31/98 | 12/31/99 | 3/31/99 | 3/31/00 | ||
| Revenues | - | - | 177.629 | 210.762 | 277.445 | 46.914 | 80.583 |
| Income from Oper. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | - | - | -23.108 | -31.411 | 21.685 | 1.994 | 3.078 |
| E.P.S | - | - | -0.710 | -0.970 | 0.670 | 0.060 | 0.120 |
| Revenue Growth (%) | - | - | 18.65 | 31.639 | 71.77 | ||
| Net Income Growth (%) | - | - | - | - | 54.36 | ||
| Oper. Profit Margin (%) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | - | - | - | - | 7.82 | 3.82 | 4.25 |
| Cash Flow - Oper. | - | 4.71 | -6.15 | ||||
| Cash Flow - Inv. | - | -2.70 | -2.65 | ||||
| Cash Flow - Fin. | - | 1.07 | 8.20 | ||||
| Balance Sheet Summary and Financial Ratios | |||||
| Balance sheet as of: 3/31/00 | Financial Ratios | ||||
| Total Assets | 190.87 | Current Assets | 172.48 | Current Ratio | 0.73 |
| Total Liab. | 235.64 | Current Liab. | 235.64 | Debt Ratio | 123.46% |
| Total Equity | -44.77 | Working Cap. | -63.17 | Debt to Equity Ratio | - |
| Cash | 0.81 | Return on Assets | 1.61% | ||
| Use Of Proceeds |
The proceeds from the proposed offering will be used for repayment of existing indebtedness, working capital and other general corporate purposes including investment in technology and new marketing platforms. |
| Legal Counsel Registrar Auditor | |
| Issuer's Law Firm | Hale and Dorr |
| Bank's Law Firm | Debevoise & Plimpton |
| Auditor | Arthur Andersen |
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| Principal Shareholders | ||
| Name of Shareholder | % Owned Before | % Owned After |
| General Atlntic Partners LLC affiliated entities | 17.48 | |
| Loeb Family Limited Partnership | 8.23 | |
| Arena SG Holdings, LLC | 5.72 | |
| Campana Limited Partnership | 1.67 | |
| Note: represents ownership of 5% or more prior to the offering. | ||