Atleast Sloan's got the right idea -
Avot Media, Inc.
''During the quarter ended August 31, 2008, we invested an aggregate of $1,300,000, including conversion of a note receivable in the amount of $250,000, to obtain 14,444,444 shares of Series B preferred stock issued by Avot, representing 53.3% of the Series B preferred stock and 37.1% of all Avot’s preferred shares issued and outstanding. The Series B preferred shares are convertible at our option into shares of Avot’s common stock utilizing a conversion rate which consists of the original issue price of the Series B shares divided by the conversion price of $0.09 per share. The conversion price is subject to adjustment from time to time for recapitalizations and as otherwise set forth in Avot’s Articles of Incorporation. Each share of preferred stock will automatically convert to common shares, utilizing the conversion rate: (i) immediately prior to the closing of a firm commitment underwritten initial public offering (“IPO”) provided that (a) the offering price per share is not less than $1.00, (b) the aggregate gross proceeds to Avot are not less than $25,000,000 and (c) Avot’s common stock will be listed or admitted to trading on any national securities association registered pursuant to Section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, upon effectiveness of the IPO, or (ii) upon receipt by Avot of written request for such conversion from the holders of a majority of the preferred stock then outstanding. All preferred shares are entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends if and when declared by the Board of Directors of Avot. The Series B preferred shares are entitled to receive a liquidation preference of $0.09 per share adjusted from time to time for recapitalizations, plus an amount equal to all declared but unpaid dividends.
We reviewed the Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement and related agreements in addition to evaluating our voting rights for our investment in the preferred stock of Avot, and as such we have concluded that we do not have the ability to exercise significant control over Avot. As a result, we are accounting for our investment in Avot at cost. Our investment in Avot is $1,300,000 and has been recorded as “Investments in Affiliated Companies” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2008''