This
prospectus relates to the offering for resale of up to 690,806 shares of
our
common stock, $0.01 par value (“Common Stock”) currently held by certain selling
stockholders. For a list of the selling stockholders, please see "Selling
Stockholders." We are not selling any shares of our Common Stock in this
offering and therefore will not receive any proceeds from the sale thereof.
We will bear all expenses, other than selling commissions and fees of the
selling stockholders, in connection with the registration and sale of the
shares
being offered by this prospectus.
These
shares may be sold by the selling stockholders from time to time in the
over-the-counter market or other national securities exchange or automated
interdealer quotation system on which our Common Stock is then listed or
quoted,
through negotiated transactions or otherwise at market prices prevailing
at the
time of sale or at negotiated prices.
Our
common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market under the symbol
"RICK." On May 7, 2007, the last reported sales price of our Common
Stock was $8.84 per share.
INVESTING
IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISKS. PLEASE REFER TO
THE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 3.
NEITHER
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
HAS
APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES, OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS
IS
TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
THE
DATE
OF THIS PROSPECTUS IS JUNE 5, 2007.
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The
following summary highlights selected information contained in this prospectus.
This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider
before
investing in the securities. Before making an investment decision, you should
read the entire prospectus carefully, including the risk factors section,
the
financial statements and the notes to the financial statements. You should
also
review the other available information referred to in the section entitled
“”Where you can find more information” on page 14 in this prospectus and any
amendment or supplement hereto. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms the
“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer and relate to Rick’s Cabaret
International, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
The
Company
We
presently conduct our business in two different areas of operation:
We
own
and operate upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and
professionals. Our nightclubs offer live adult entertainment, restaurant
and bar
operations. We own and operate ten adult nightclubs under the name "Rick's
Cabaret" and "XTC" in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, Texas;
Minneapolis, Minnesota; and New York, New York. We also operate four upscale
venues that cater especially to urban professionals, businessmen and
professional athletes called “Club Onyx” in Houston, San Antonio, Texas and
Charlotte, North Carolina. No sexual contact is permitted at any of our
locations.
We
have
Internet activities including two adult Internet membership websites at
www.couplestouch.com
and
www.xxxpassword.com.
We
acquire www.xxxpassword.com
site
content from wholesalers. We also operate an online auction site www.naughtybids.com.
This
site provides our customers with the opportunity to purchase adult products
and
services in an auction format. We earn revenues by charging fees for each
transaction conducted on the automated site.
Our
nightclub revenues are derived from the sale of liquor, beer, wine, food,
merchandise, cover charges, membership fees, independent contractors' fees,
commissions from vending and ATM machines, valet parking, and other products
and
services. Our internet revenues are derived from subscriptions to adult content
internet websites, traffic/referral revenues, and commissions earned on the
sale
of products and services through Internet auction sites, and other activities.
Our fiscal year end is September 30.
The
Offering
Outstanding
Common Stock
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6,123,842
shares (as of May 7, 2007).
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Common
Stock Offered
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Up
to 690,806 shares of Common Stock held by certain selling
stockholders.
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Offering
Price
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Determined
at the time of sale by the selling
stockholders.
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Proceeds
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We
are not selling any shares of our Common Stock in this offering
and
therefore will not receive any proceeds from the sale thereof.
The selling
shareholders will pay any underwriting discounts and commissions
and
expenses incurred by the selling shareholders for brokerage, accounting,
tax or legal services or any other expenses incurred by the selling
shareholders in disposing of the shares. We will bear all other
costs,
fees and expenses incurred in effecting the registration of the
shares
covered by this prospectus, including, without limitation, all
registration and filing fees, Nasdaq Small Cap Market listing fees,
blue
sky registration and filing fees, and fees and expenses of our
counsel and
our accountants.
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Risk
Factors
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The
securities offered hereby involve a high degree of risk. See “Risk
Factors” herein.
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CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT CONCERNING
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
We
are
including the following cautionary statement in this Form S-3 to make applicable
and take advantage of the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements made by
us or
on behalf of us. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning
plans,
objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying
assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical
facts. Certain statements in this Form S-3 are forward-looking statements.
These
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs
and assumptions of management and information currently available to management.
The use of words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends,"
"plans," "estimates," "should," "likely" or similar expressions, indicates
a
forward-looking statement. Such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties
are set forth below. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed
in
good faith and we believe that they have a reasonable basis, including without
limitation, our examination of historical operating trends, data contained
in
our records and other data available from third parties. There can be no
assurance that our expectations, beliefs or projections will result, be
achieved, or be accomplished. In addition to other factors and matters discussed
elsewhere in this Form S-3, the following are important factors that in our
view
could cause material adverse affects on our financial condition and results
of
operations: the risks and uncertainties related to our future operational
and
financial results, the risks and uncertainties relating to our Internet
operations, competitive factors, the timing of the openings of other clubs,
the
availability of acceptable financing to fund corporate expansion efforts,
our
dependence on key personnel, the ability to manage operations and the future
operational strength of management, and the laws governing the operation
of
adult entertainment businesses.
For
a
discussion of some additional factors that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, please
read
carefully the information under "Risk Factors" beginning on page 3. The
identification in this document of factors that may affect future performance
and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is meant to be illustrative
and
by no means exhaustive. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated
with
the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.
We
operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks
emerge
from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all
risks, nor can we assess the impact of all risks on our business or the extent
to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual results to differ
from those contained in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking
statements included in this prospectus are based on information available
to us
on the date of the prospectus. Except to the extent required by applicable
laws
or rules, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future
events
or otherwise. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements
attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified
in
their entirety by the cautionary statements contained throughout this
prospectus.
You
may
rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not
authorized anyone to provide information different from that contained in
this
prospectus. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor the sale of Common
Stock
means that information contained in this prospectus is correct after the
date of
this prospectus. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or solicitation
of an
offer to buy these securities in any circumstances under which the offer
or
solicitation is unlawful.
An
investment in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should
carefully consider the risks described below before deciding to purchase
shares
of our Common Stock. If any of the events, contingencies, circumstances or
conditions described in the risks below actually occurs, our business, financial
condition or results of operations could be seriously harmed. The trading
price
of our Common Stock could, in turn, decline and you could lose all or part
of
your investment.
Risks
Related to the Company and the Offering
Our
business operations are subject to regulatory uncertainties which may affect
our
ability to continue operations of existing nightclubs, acquire additional
nightclubs or be profitable.
Adult
entertainment nightclubs are subject to local, state and federal regulations.
Our business is regulated by local zoning, local and state liquor licensing,
local ordinances and state and federal time place and manner restrictions.
The
adult entertainment provided by our nightclubs has elements of speech and
expression and, therefore, enjoys some protection under the First Amendment
to
the United States Constitution. However, the protection is limited to the
expression, and not the conduct of an entertainer. While our nightclubs are
generally well established in their respective markets, there can be no
assurance that local, state and/or federal licensing and other regulations
will
permit our nightclubs to remain in operation or profitable in the future.
Our
operations in Houston are subject to a Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance
originally enacted by the City of Houston in 1997. The Ordinance established
new
minimum distances that sexually oriented businesses may be located from schools,
churches, playgrounds and other sexually oriented businesses. The Ordinance
further provided for an amortization period in which locations could continue
to
operate for a period of time to enable the business to recoup its investment
through the approval date of the Ordinance. In May 1997, the City of Houston
agreed to defer implementation of the Ordinance until the constitutionality
of
the entire Ordinance was decided by a trial court. The Trial Court rendered
its
judgment in favor of the City of Houston on January 31, 2007 and found the
1997
Ordinance constitutional and enforceable. An appeal to the Fifth Circuit
Court
of Appeals has been timely filed. Additionally, we have filed state court
lawsuits on behalf of three of our club locations in Houston seeking judicial
review of the results of the amortization process contained within the
Ordinance. The final order by the Trial Court resulted in the termination
of the
abatement and allowed the amortization process to continue as provided in
the
Ordinance. The new lawsuits seeking review of the determination made by the
amortization hearing officials in 1998 stops any enforcement action by the
City
of Houston for at least 60 days and it is anticipated that further injunctive
relief will be sought in the state court cases should it become necessary.
In
the event all efforts to stop enforcement activity fail and the City of Houston
elects to enforce the judgment, we, as well as every other similarly situated
sexually oriented business located within the incorporated area of Houston,
Texas, will have to either cease providing nude or semi-nude entertainment,
or
develop alternate methods of operating. In such event, we presently intend
to
clothe our entertainers in a manner to eliminate the need for licenses and
to
take such steps as to not be subject to Ordinance compliance. Approximately
24.5% of our club operation’s revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2007,
were in Houston, Texas. The ruling could have a material adverse impact on
our
operations, but it
is
unknown at this time.
We
may need additional financing or our business expansion plans may be
significantly limited.
If
cash
generated from our operations is insufficient to satisfy our working capital
and
capital expenditure requirements, we will need to raise additional funds
through
the public or private sale of our equity or debt securities. The timing and
amount of our capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including
cash flow and cash requirements for nightclub acquisitions. If additional
funds
are raised through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities,
the
percentage ownership of our then-existing shareholders will be reduced. We
cannot assure you that additional financing will be available on terms favorable
to us, if at all. Any future equity financing, if available, may result in
dilution to existing shareholders, and debt financing, if available, may
include
restrictive covenants. Any failure by us to procure timely additional financing
will have material adverse consequences on our business operations.
There
is substantial competition in the nightclub entertainment industry which
may
affect our ability to operate profitably or acquire additional
clubs.
Our
nightclubs face competition. Some of these competitors may have greater
financial and management resources than us. Additionally, the industry is
subject to unpredictable competitive trends and competition for general
entertainment dollars. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
remain
profitable in this competitive industry.
We
intend to engage in acquisitions as part of our growth strategy, which will
consume resources and may be unsuccessful or
unprofitable.
We
intend
to pursue a strategy of acquiring adult nightclubs that fit within our business
model. However, acquisitions are not always successful or profitable. Any
future
acquisitions could expose us to risks, including risks associated with
assimilating new operations and personnel; diversion of resources from our
existing operations; inability to generate revenues sufficient to offset
associated acquisition costs; and the maintenance of uniform standards,
controls, procedures and policies. As we continue to grow our operations,
it may
place a strain on our management and our resources. Acquisitions may also
result
in additional expenses from amortizing and/or impairing acquired intangible
assets. If we attempt an acquisition and are unsuccessful in its completion,
we
will likely incur significant expenses without any benefit to us. If we are
successful in completing an acquisition, the risks and other issues we face
may
ultimately make the acquisition unprofitable. Failed acquisition transactions
and underperforming completed acquisitions would burden us with significant
costs without any corresponding benefits to us, which could cause our stock
price to decrease.
Risk
of Adult Nightclub Operations
Historically,
the adult entertainment, restaurant and bar industry has been a significantly
regulated industry. The industry tends to be extremely sensitive to the general
local economy, in that when economic conditions are prosperous, entertainment
industry revenues increase, and when economic conditions are unfavorable,
entertainment industry revenues decline. Coupled with this economic sensitivity
are the trendy personal preferences of the customers who frequent adult
cabarets. We continuously monitor trends in our customers' tastes and
entertainment preferences so that, if necessary, we can make appropriate
changes
which will allow us to remain one of the premiere adult cabarets. However,
any
significant decline in general corporate conditions or uncertainties regarding
future economic prospects that affect consumer spending could have a material
adverse effect on our business. In addition, we have historically catered
to a
clientele base from the upper end of the market. Accordingly, further reductions
in the amounts of entertainment expenses allowed as deductions from income
under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, could adversely affect sales
to
customers dependent upon corporate expense accounts.
Permits
Relating to the Sale of Alcohol
We
derive
a significant portion of our revenues from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
In
Texas, the authority to issue a permit to sell alcoholic beverages is governed
by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (the "TABC"), which has the
authority, in its discretion, to issue the appropriate permits. Rick's presently
holds a Mixed Beverage Permit and a Late Hours Permit (the "Permits"). These
Permits are subject to annual renewal, provided we have complied with all
rules
and regulations governing the permits. Renewal of a permit is subject to
protest, which may be made by a law enforcement agency or by a member of
the
general public. In the event of a protest, the TABC may hold a hearing at
which
time the views of interested parties are expressed. The TABC has the authority
after such hearing not to issue a renewal of the protested alcoholic beverage
permit. While we have never been subject to a protest hearing against the
renewal of our Permits, there can be no assurance that such a protest could
not
be made in the future, nor can there be any assurance that the Permits would
be
granted in the event such a protest was made. Other states in which we operate
have similar laws which may limit the availability of a permit to sell alcoholic
beverages or which may provide for suspension or revocation of a permit to
sell
alcoholic beverages in certain circumstances. The temporary or permanent
suspension or revocations of either of the Permits or the inability to obtain
permits in areas of expansion would have a material adverse effect on the
revenues, financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
We
must continue to meet the Nasdaq Small Cap Market continued listing requirements
or we risk delisting.
Our
securities are currently listed for trading on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market.
We
must continue to satisfy Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements or risk
delisting which would have an adverse effect on our business. If our securities
are ever de-listed from the Nasdaq, it may trade on the over-the-counter
market,
which may be a less liquid market. In such case, our shareholders’ ability to
trade or obtain quotations of the market value of shares of our common stock
would be severely limited because of lower trading volumes and transaction
delays. These factors could contribute to lower prices and larger spreads
in the
bid and ask prices for our securities. There is no assurance that we will
be
able to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing
requirements.
In
the future, we will incur significant increased costs as a result of operating
as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial
time to new compliance initiatives.
In
the
future, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses. The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), as well as new rules
subsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), have
imposed various new requirements on public companies, including requiring
changes in corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel
will need to devote a substantial amount of time to these new compliance
initiatives. Moreover, these rules and regulations will increase our legal
and
financial compliance costs and will make some activities more time-consuming
and
costly. For example, we expect these new rules and regulations to make it
more
difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability
insurance, and we may be required to incur substantial costs to maintain
the
same or similar coverage.
In
addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain
effective internal controls for financial reporting and disclosure controls
and
procedures. In particular, commencing in fiscal 2008, we must perform system
and
process evaluation and testing on the effectiveness of our internal controls
over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act. Subsequently in fiscal 2009, our independent registered public accounting
firm will report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial
reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Our
testing, or the subsequent testing by our independent registered public
accounting firm, may reveal deficiencies in our internal controls over financial
reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses. Our compliance with
Section 404 will require that we incur substantial accounting expense and
expend significant management efforts. We currently do not have an internal
audit group, and we will need to hire additional accounting and financial
staff
with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge.
Moreover, if we are not able to comply with the requirements of Section 404
in a timely manner, or if we or our independent registered public accounting
firm identifies deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting
that are deemed to be material weaknesses, the market price of our stock
could
decline, and we could
be
subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other regulatory
authorities, which would require additional financial and management
resources.
Uninsured
Risks
We
maintain insurance in amounts we considers adequate for personal injury and
property damage to which the business of the Company may be subject. However,
there can be no assurance that uninsured liabilities in excess of the coverage
provided by insurance, which liabilities may be imposed pursuant to the Texas
"Dram Shop" statute or similar "Dram Shop" statutes or common law theories
of
liability in other states where we operate or expand. The Texas "Dram Shop"
statute provides a person injured by an intoxicated person the right to recover
damages from an establishment that wrongfully served alcoholic beverages
to such
person if it was apparent to the server that the individual being sold, served
or provided with an alcoholic beverage was obviously intoxicated to the extent
that he presented a clear danger to himself and others. An employer is not
liable for the actions of its employee who overserves if (i) the employer
requires its employees to attend a seller training program approved by the
TABC;
(ii) the employee has actually attended such a training program; and
(iii) the employer has not directly or indirectly encouraged the employee
to violate the law. It is our policy to require that all servers of alcohol
working at our clubs be certified as servers under a training program approved
by the TABC, which certification gives statutory immunity to the sellers
of
alcohol from damage caused to third parties by those who have consumed alcoholic
beverages at such establishment pursuant to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Code.
There can be no assurance, however, that uninsured liabilities may not arise
which could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Limitations
on Protection of Service Marks
Our
rights to the tradenames "Rick's" and "Rick's Cabaret" are established under
the
common law based upon our substantial and continuous use of these trademarks
in
interstate commerce since at least as early as 1987. "RICK'S AND STARS DESIGN"
and "RICK'S CABARET" logos have been registered through service mark
registrations issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO").
There can be no assurance that these steps taken by the Company to protect
its
Service Marks will be adequate to deter misappropriation of its protected
intellectual property rights. Litigation may be necessary in the future to
protect our rights from infringement, which may be costly and time consuming.
The loss of the intellectual property rights owned or claimed by us could
have a
material adverse affect on our business.
Anti-takeover
Effects of Issuance of Preferred Stock
The
Board
of Directors has the authority to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of Preferred
Stock in one or more series, to fix the number of shares constituting any
such
series, and to fix the rights and preferences of the shares constituting
any
series, without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The issuance
of
Preferred Stock by the Board of Directors could adversely affect the rights
of
the holders of Common Stock. For example, such issuance could result in a
class
of securities outstanding that would have preferences with respect to voting
rights and dividends and in liquidation over the Common Stock, and could
(upon
conversion or otherwise) enjoy all of the rights appurtenant to Common Stock.
The Board's authority to issue Preferred Stock could discourage potential
takeover attempts and could delay or prevent a change in control of the Company
through merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise by making such attempts
more difficult to achieve or more costly. There are no issued and outstanding
shares of Preferred Stock; there are no agreements or understandings for
the
issuance of Preferred Stock, and the Board of Directors has no present intention
to issue Preferred Stock.
We
do not anticipate paying dividends on common shares in the foreseeable
future.
Since
our
inception we have not paid any dividends on our common stock and we do not
anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. We expect that
future
earnings, if any, will be used for working capital and to finance
growth.
Future
sales of our common stock may depress our stock
price.
The
market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales of
substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, or as a result
of
the perception that these sales could occur. In addition, these factors could
make it more difficult for us to raise funds through future offerings of
common
stock.
There
is a limited public trading market for our common
stock.
Our
stock
is currently traded on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market under the trading symbol
“RICK”. There is a limited public trading market for our common stock. Without
an active trading market, there can be no assurance of any liquidity or resale
value of our common stock, and stockholders may be required to hold shares
of
our common stock for an indefinite period of time.
Our
stock price has been volatile and may fluctuate in the
future.
The
trading price of our securities may fluctuate significantly. This price may
be
influenced by many factors, including:
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Public
stock markets have experienced, and may experience, extreme price and trading
volume volatility. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the
market price of our securities.
Our
management controls a significant percentage of our current outstanding common
stock and their interests may conflict with those of our shareholders.
As
of May
7, 2007, our Directors and executive officers and their respective affiliates
collectively and beneficially owned approximately 22% of our outstanding
common
stock, including all warrants exercisable within 60 days. This concentration
of
voting control gives our Directors and executive officers and their respective
affiliates substantial influence over any matters which require a shareholder
vote, including, without limitation, the election of Directors, even if their
interests may conflict with those of other shareholders. It could also have
the
effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of or otherwise
discouraging a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control of us.
This
could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock
or
prevent our shareholders from realizing a premium over the then prevailing
market prices for their shares of common stock.
We
are dependent on key personnel.
Our
future success is dependent, in a large part, on retaining the services of
Mr.
Eric Langan, our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Langan possesses
a
unique and comprehensive knowledge of our industry. While Mr. Langan has
no
present plans to leave or retire, his loss could have a negative effect on
our
operating, marketing and financial performance if we are unable to find an
adequate replacement with similar knowledge and experience within our industry.
We maintain key-man life insurance with respect to Mr. Langan. Although Mr.
Langan is under a two-year employment agreement ending in April 2008, there
can
be no assurance that Mr. Langan will continue to be employed by us. The loss
of
Mr. Langan could have a negative effect on our operating, marketing, and
financing performance.
Cumulative
voting is not available to stockholders.
Cumulative
voting in the election of Directors is expressly denied in our Articles of
Incorporation. Accordingly, the holder or holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of our common stock may elect all of our Directors.
Management’s large percentage ownership of our outstanding common stock helps
enable them to maintain their positions as such and thus control of our business
and affairs.
Our
Directors and Officers have limited liability and have rights to
indemnification.
Our
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws provide, as permitted by governing Texas
law, that our Directors and officers shall not be personally liable to us
or any
of our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as
a
Director or officer, with certain exceptions. The Articles further provide
that
we will indemnify our Directors and officers against expenses and liabilities
they incur to defend, settle, or satisfy any civil litigation or criminal
action
brought against them on account of their being or having been its Directors
or
officers unless, in such action, they are adjudged to have acted with gross
negligence or willful misconduct.
The
inclusion of these provisions in the Articles may have the effect of reducing
the likelihood of derivative litigation against Directors and officers, and
may
discourage or deter stockholders or management from bringing a lawsuit against
Directors and officers for breach of their duty of care, even though such
an
action, if successful, might otherwise have benefited us and our stockholders.
The
Articles provide for the indemnification of our officers and Directors, and
the
advancement to them of expenses in connection with any proceedings and claims,
to the fullest extent permitted by Texas law. The Articles include related
provisions meant to facilitate the indemnitee's receipt of such benefits.
These
provisions cover, among other things: (i) specification of the method of
determining entitlement to indemnification and the selection of independent
counsel that will in some cases make such determination, (ii) specification
of
certain time periods by which certain payments or determinations must be
made
and actions must be taken, and (iii) the establishment of certain presumptions
in favor of an indemnitee.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to
the
foregoing provisions, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC,
such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act
and
is therefore unenforceable.
We
are
not selling any shares of our Common Stock in this offering and therefore
will
not receive any proceeds from the sale thereof. The selling shareholders
will
pay any underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses incurred by the
selling shareholders for brokerage, accounting, tax or legal services or
any
other expenses incurred by the selling shareholders in disposing of the shares.
We will bear all other costs, fees and expenses incurred in effecting the
registration of the shares covered by this prospectus, including, without
limitation, all registration and filing fees, Nasdaq Small Cap Market listing
fees, blue sky registration and filing fees, and fees and expenses of our
counsel and our accountants.
The
following is a list of the selling stockholders who currently own the 690,806
shares of Common Stock covered by this prospectus. Beneficial ownership is
determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934,
as amended (the “Exchange Act”) promulgated by the SEC, and generally includes
voting or investment power with respect to securities. The percent of beneficial
ownership for the selling stockholders is based on 6,123,842 shares of common
stock outstanding as of April 25, 2007. Shares of common stock subject to
warrants, options and other convertible securities that are currently
exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of April 25, 2007, are considered
outstanding and beneficially owned by a selling stockholders who holds those
warrants, options or other convertible securities for the purpose of computing
the percentage ownership of that selling stockholders but are not treated
as
outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any
other
stockholder.
The
shares of common stock being offered under this prospectus may be offered
for
sale from time to time during the period the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part remains effective, by or for the account of the
selling stockholders. After the date of effectiveness of the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part, the selling stockholder may
have
sold or transferred, in transactions covered by this prospectus or in
transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities
Act,
some or all of its common stock. Information about the selling stockholders
may
change over time. Any changed information will be set forth in an amendment
to
the registration statement or supplement to this prospectus, to the extent
required by law.
The
following table sets forth information concerning the selling stockholders,
including the number of shares currently held and the number of shares offered
by each selling security holder, to our knowledge as of April
25,
2007. At
the
time of the acquisition there were no agreements, understandings or arrangements
with any other persons, either directly or indirectly, to distribute the
securities.
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Before
the
Offering
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After
the
Offering
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Name
of Selling Stockholder
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Position,
Office
or
Other
Material
Relationship
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Total
Number
of
Shares
of
common
stock
Beneficially
Owned
Prior to
the
Offering
(1)
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Number
of
Shares
to
be
Offered
for
the
Account
of
the
Selling
Stockholder
(2)
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Number
of Shares
to
be
Owned
after
this
Offering
(3)
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Percentage
to
be
Beneficially
Owned
after
this
Offering
(3)
(4)
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Common
Stock
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Five
Points Fund, LP (5)
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None
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162,946
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47,168
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115,778
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1.8%
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Five
Points Offshore Fund, Ltd.
(6)
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None
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27,054
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7,832
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19,222
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<1%
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Guerilla
Partners, LP (7)
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None
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98,862
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95,000
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3,862
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<1%
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Peter
J. Siris
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None
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65,000
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65,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Outpoint
Offshore Fund, Ltd. (8)
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None
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50,000
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50,000
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-0-
|
-0-
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Clarus
Capital, LLC (9)
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None
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105,000
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80,000
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25,000
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<1%
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WestEnd
Partners, LP (10)
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None
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40,000
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40,000
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-0-
|
-0-
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WestEnd
II (11)
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None
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25,000
|
25,000
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-0-
|
-0-
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Stony
Point Fund, LP (12)
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None
|
50,000
|
20,000
|
30,000
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<1%
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Bald
Eagle Fund, Ltd. (13)
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None
|
4,810
|
4,810
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-0-
|
-0-
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Kensington
Partners, LP (14)
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None
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105,190
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105,190
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-0-
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-0-
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Toro
Holdings, LLC (15)
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None
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135,000
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135,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Fairfield
Investments Group, LLC
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None
|
231,361
(16)
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15,806
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215,555
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3.5%
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TOTAL
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690,806
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(1)
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Includes
shares of common stock for which the selling security holder has
the right
to acquire beneficial ownership within 60
days.
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(2)
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This
table assumes that each selling security holder will sell all shares
offered for sale by it under this registration statement. Security
holders
are not required to sell their
shares.
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(3)
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Assumes
that all shares of Common Stock registered for resale by this prospectus
have been sold.
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(4)
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Based
on 6,123,842 shares of Common stock issued and outstanding as of
April 25,
2007.
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(5)
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Paul
McNulty, Managing Member of the General Partner, is the natural
person
with investment decision and voting power for this
entity.
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(6)
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Paul
McNulty, Director, is the natural person with investment decision
and
voting power for this entity.
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(7)
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Peter
Siris is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power for
this entity.
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(8)
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Jordan
Grayson is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power
for this entity.
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(9)
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Ephraim
Fields is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power for
this entity.
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(10)
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Sean
Cooper is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power for
this entity.
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(11)
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George
Bolton is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power for
this entity.
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(12)
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C.
Peter Marin is the natural person with investment decision and
voting
power for this entity.
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(13)
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Richard
Keim is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power for
this entity.
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(14)
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Richard
Keim is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power for
this entity.
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(15)
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Paul
J. Pollack is the natural person with investment decision and voting
power
for this entity. Mr. Pollack is the President of Montgomery Street
Research, an entity with which we currently have a Consulting
Agreement.
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(16)
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Includes
189,557 shares of common stock held indirectly by Fairfield Investment
Group, LLC that are issuable upon the conversion of a convertible
debenture, and 41,804 shares of common stock held indirectly by
Fairfield
Investment Group, LLC. Jeff Benton is the Managing Director of
Fairfield
Advisors, LLC, the manager of Fairfield Investment Group, LLC,
and has
investment decision and voting authority for this
entity.
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We
have
not been advised by the selling stockholders as to any plan of distribution.
Shares owned by the selling stockholders, or by their partners, pledgees,
donees
(including charitable organizations), transferees or other successors in
interest, may from time to time be offered for sale either directly by such
individual, or through underwriters, dealers or agents or on any exchange
on
which the shares may from time to time be traded, in the over-the-counter
market, or in independently negotiated transactions or otherwise. The methods
by
which the shares may be sold include:
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a
block trade (which may involve crosses) in which the broker or
dealer so
engaged will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position
and
resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
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purchases
by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by such broker or
dealer for
its own account pursuant to this
prospectus;
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exchange
distributions and/or secondary
distributions;
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·
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sales
in the over-the-counter market;
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·
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underwritten
transactions;
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·
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ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits
purchasers; and
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privately
negotiated transactions.
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Such
transactions may be effected by the selling stockholders at market prices
prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices. The selling stockholders
may effect such transactions by selling the common stock to underwriters
or to
or through broker-dealers, and such underwriters or broker-dealers may receive
compensations in the form of discounts or commissions from the selling
stockholders and may receive commissions from the purchasers of the common
stock
for whom they may act as agent. The selling stockholders may agree to indemnify
any underwriter, broker-dealer or agent that participates in transactions
involving sales of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities
arising under the Securities Act. We have agreed to register the shares for
sale
under the Securities Act and to indemnify the selling stockholders, certain
representatives of the selling stockholders and each person who participates
as
an underwriter in the offering of the shares against certain civil liabilities,
including certain liabilities under the Securities Act. We are required to
pay
certain fees and expenses incurred by us incident to the registration of
the
shares.
In
connection with sales of the common stock under this prospectus, upon
effectiveness of the registration statement, the selling stockholders may
enter
into hedging transactions with broker-dealers, who may in turn engage in
short
sales of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume.
Upon effectiveness of the registration statement, the selling stockholders
also
may sell shares of common stock short and deliver them to close out the short
positions, or loan or pledge the shares of common stock to broker-dealers
that
in turn may sell them.
Because
selling stockholders may be deemed to be statutory “underwriters” within the
meaning of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act. The selling stockholders are subject
to the
applicable provisions of the Securities Act, and the rules and regulations
thereunder which may restrict certain activities of, and limit the timing
of
purchases and sales of securities by, selling stockholders and other persons
participating in a distribution of securities.
The
selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 of the Securities
Act,
if available, rather than under this prospectus. There is no underwriter
or
coordinating broker acting in connection with the proposed sale of the shares
by
the selling stockholders.
The
selling stockholders and any underwriters, dealers or agents that participate
in
distribution of the shares may be deemed to be underwriters, and any profit
on
sale of the shares by them and any discounts, commissions or concessions
received by any underwriter, dealer or agent may be deemed to be underwriting
discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. The selling stockholders
do
not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in
the
types of transactions involved.
Under
applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged
in
the distribution of the resale shares may not simultaneously engage in market
making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted
period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the
distribution. In addition, the Selling Stockholders will be subject to
applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases
and
sales of shares of the common stock by the Selling Stockholders or any other
person. We will make copies of this prospectus available to the Selling
Stockholders and have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this
prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale (including
by
compliance with Rule 172 under the Securities Act).
We
agreed
to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the two-year
anniversary of the effective date, or (ii) the time that all of the shares
have
been sold pursuant to the prospectus or Rule 144 under the Securities Act
or any
other rule of similar effect.
There
can
be no assurances that the selling stockholders will sell any or all of the
shares offered under this prospectus.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES TO BE
REGISTERED
The
following is a description of certain provisions relating to our capital
stock.
For additional information regarding our stock, please refer to our Articles
of
Incorporation and Bylaws which have previously been filed with the
SEC.
General
Our
authorized capital stock consists of 16,000,000 shares of which there are
15,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, and 1,000,000
shares of preferred stock, par value $.10 per share.
Common
Stock
As
of May
7, 2007, there were 6,123,842 shares of common stock outstanding. We are
registering 690,806 shares of common stock herewith. The rights of all holders
of the common stock are identical in all respects. The holders of the common
stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared
by the Board of Directors out of legally available funds. The current policy
of
the Board of Directors, however, is to retain earnings, if any, for
reinvestment.
Upon
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the
common
stock are entitled to share ratably in all aspects of the Company that are
legally available for distribution, after payment of or provision for all
debts
and liabilities.
The
holders of the common stock do not have preemptive subscription, redemption
or
conversion rights under our Articles of Incorporation. Cumulative voting
in the
election of Directors is not permitted. The outstanding shares of common
stock
are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. The rights, preferences
and
privileges of holders of common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely
affected by, the rights of holders of shares of any series of preferred stock
that are presently outstanding or that may be designated and issued by us
in the
future.
The
financial statements of Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. for the years ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, incorporated by reference, have been audited
by
Whitley Penn LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth
in
their report included in such financial statements, in reliance upon such
report
given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The
validity of the issuance of the common stock offered under this prospectus
has
been passed upon for us by Axelrod, Smith & Kirshbaum, P.C., Houston, Texas.
There
have been no material changes in the Registrant’s affairs since the end of the
last fiscal year.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY
REFERENCE
This
prospectus is a part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed
with the SEC with respect to the shares offered by this prospectus. This
prospectus does not contain all of the information that is in the registration
statement. We omitted certain parts of the registration statement as allowed
by
the SEC. We refer you to the registration statement and its exhibits for
further
information about us and the shares offered by the selling
shareholders.
The
SEC
allows us to “incorporate by reference” the information we file with the SEC,
which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring
to
those documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important
part
of this prospectus. The information that we file later with the SEC will
automatically update
and
supersede this information. We incorporate by reference the documents listed
below and any future filings made with the SEC under Section 13(a), 13(c),
14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 until this offering is
completed:
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our
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30,
2006;
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our
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB for the quarters ended December 31,
2006 and March 31, 2007;
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our
Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on October, 12, 2006; November 14,
2006; February 6, 2007; April 5, 2007 and April 25, 2007, and on
Form
8-K/A on November 14, 2006 and May 11, 2007;
and
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our
Proxy Statement for the 2006 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders.
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You
may
request a copy of these filings, at no cost, by writing to or telephoning
us at
the address below. However, we will not provide copies of the exhibits to
these
filings unless we specifically incorporated by reference the exhibits in
this
prospectus.
Eric
Langan, CEO/President
Rick’s
Cabaret International, Inc.
10959
Cutten Road
Houston,
Texas 77066
281-397-6730
INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our
certificate of incorporation provides that we shall indemnify our directors
and
officers to the fullest extent permitted by Texas law and that none of our
directors will be personally liable to the Company or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for
liability:
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for
any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company or
its
stockholders;
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for
acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional
misconduct
or a knowing violation of the law;
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under
the Texas Business Organization Code for the unlawful payment of
dividends; or
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for
any transaction from which the director derives an improper personal
benefit.
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These
provisions require us to indemnify our directors and officers unless restricted
by Texas law and eliminate our rights and those of our stockholders to recover
monetary damages from a director for breach of his fiduciary duty of care
as a
director except in the situations described above. The limitations summarized
above, however, do not affect our ability or that of our stockholders to
seek
non-monetary remedies, such as an injunction or rescission, against a director
for breach of his fiduciary duty.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to
the
foregoing provisions, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
We
have
filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities
Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, with respect to
the
common stock offered hereby. This prospectus, which constitutes a part of
the
registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth
in the
registration statement and the exhibits thereto. Statements contained in
this
prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document that is filed
as
an exhibit to the registration statement are not necessarily complete and
each
such statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text
of
such contract or document. For further information with respect to us and
the
common stock, reference is hereby made to the registration statement and
the
exhibits thereto, which may be inspected and copied at the SEC’s Public
Reference Room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, and
copies
of all or any part thereof may be obtained at prescribed rates from the
Commission at such addresses. Also, the SEC maintains a World Wide Web site
on
the Internet at http://www.sec.gov
that
contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information
regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. Additional
information can also be obtained through our website
at www.Ricks.com.
We
also
make available free of charge our annual, quarterly and current reports,
proxy
statements and other information upon request. To request such materials,
please
contact Mr. Eric Langan, our President and Chief Executive Officer, at 10959
Cutten Road, Houston, Texas 77066.
We
are in
compliance with the information and periodic reporting requirements of the
Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith, will file periodic reports, proxy
and
information statements and other information with the SEC. Such periodic
reports, proxy and information statements and other information will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office, public reference
facilities and Web site of the SEC referred to above.
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