FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1995
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-19509
EQUUS II INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 76-0345915
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2500
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77019-2120
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 529-0900
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange
on which registered
COMMON STOCK AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Approximate aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant: $44,709,125 computed on the basis of $15.625 per share, closing
price of the common stock on the American Stock Exchange, Inc. on November 9,
1995. There were 2,907,510 shares of the registrant's common stock, $.001 par
value, outstanding, as of November 9, 1995. The net asset value of a share at
September 30, 1995 was $22.28.
Documents incorporated by reference: None
EQUUS II INCORPORATED
(A Delaware Corporation)
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Balance Sheets
- September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994........................................1
Statements of Operations
- For the three months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994..........................2
- For the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994...........................3
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
- For the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994...........................4
Statements of Cash Flows
- For the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994...........................5
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios
- For the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994...........................7
Schedule of Portfolio Securities
- September 30, 1995..............................................................8
Notes to Financial Statements....................................................13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations..............................................18
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................................21
SIGNATURE ................................................................................................21
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EQUUS II INCORPORATED
BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND DECEMBER 31, 1994
(Unaudited)
1995 1994
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ASSETS
Investments in portfolio securities, at fair value
(cost $58,075,871 and $54,864,309, respectively) .............................. $ 67,518,655 $ 64,120,126
Temporary cash investments, at cost which
approximates fair value ....................................................... 60,576,571 45,474,560
Cash ............................................................................... 5,987 1,407
Accounts receivable ................................................................ 45,326
440
Accrued interest receivable ........................................................ 309,986 257,903
Commitment fees .................................................................... 56,250 28,125
Deferred reorganization costs ...................................................... 41,055 58,650
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Total assets .............................................................. 128,553,830 109,941,211
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LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Liabilities:
Accounts payable .............................................................. 42,194 137,175
Due to management company ..................................................... 310,074 305,932
Deferred management company incentive fee ..................................... 4,428,613 3,017,740
Notes payable to bank ......................................................... 59,000,000 45,600,000
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Total liabilities ......................................................... 63,780,881 49,060,847
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Commitments and contingencies
Net assets:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued or outstanding ................................. -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized, 2,907,510 and 3,053,017 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively ................................................... 2,907 3,053
Additional paid-in capital .................................................... 47,730,191 50,891,822
Undistributed net investment income ........................................... -- --
Undistributed net capital gains ............................................... 7,597,067 729,672
Unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities, net .......................... 9,442,784 9,255,817
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Total net assets .......................................................... $ 64,772,949 $ 60,880,364
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Net assets per share ...................................................... $ 22.28 $ 19.94
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
1995 1994
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Investment income:
Income from portfolio securities ............................................. $ 525,458 $ 401,762
Interest from temporary cash investments ..................................... 82,197 83,870
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Total investment income ................................................... 607,655 485,632
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Expenses:
Management fee ............................................................... 310,074 305,954
Deferred management incentive fee ............................................ 423,913 436,917
Director fees and expenses ................................................... 48,030 36,857
Professional fees ............................................................ 56,433 33,284
Administrative fees .......................................................... 12,500 12,500
Mailing, printing and other expenses ......................................... 61,746 21,205
Interest expense ............................................................. 75,069 21,597
Franchise taxes .............................................................. 4,520 3,640
Amortization ................................................................. 5,865 5,865
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Total expenses ............................................................ 998,150 877,819
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Net investment loss ............................................................. (390,495) (392,187)
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Realized gain (loss) on sales of portfolio
securities, net .............................................................. 3,802,362 (1,163,988)
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Unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities, net:
End of period ................................................................ 9,442,784 7,995,570
Beginning of period .......................................................... 11,125,581 4,646,998
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Increase (decrease) in unrealized appre-
ciation, net ............................................................ (1,682,797) 3,348,572
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Increase in net assets from
operations ................................................................... $ 1,729,070 $ 1,792,397
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
1995 1994
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Investment income:
Income from portfolio securities ............................................. $ 1,818,249 $ 1,145,960
Interest from temporary cash investments ..................................... 173,440 232,325
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Total investment income ................................................... 1,991,689 1,378,285
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Expenses:
Management fee ............................................................... 928,508 906,525
Deferred management incentive fee ............................................ 1,410,873 (834,671)
Director fees and expenses ................................................... 155,513 113,293
Professional fees ............................................................ 154,531 112,233
Administrative fees .......................................................... 37,500 37,500
Mailing, printing and other expenses ......................................... 226,833 86,741
Interest expense ............................................................. 192,734 78,194
Franchise taxes .............................................................. 35,622 27,974
Amortization ................................................................. 17,595 17,595
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Total expenses ............................................................ 3,159,709 545,384
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Net investment income (loss) .................................................... (1,168,020) 832,901
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Realized gain (loss) on sales of portfolio
securities, net .............................................................. 6,867,395 (350,310)
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Unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities, net:
End of period ................................................................ 9,442,784 7,995,570
Beginning of period .......................................................... 9,255,817 11,818,618
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Increase (decrease) in unrealized appre-
ciation, net ............................................................ 186,967 (3,823,048)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ................................................................... $ 5,886,342 $ (3,340,457)
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
EQUUS II INCORPORATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
1995 1994
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Operations:
Net investment income (loss) .............................................. $ (1,168,020) $ 832,901
Realized gain (loss) on sales of
portfolio securities, net .............................................. 6,867,395 (350,310)
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation
of portfolio securities, net ........................................... 186,967 (3,823,048)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets
from operations ...................................................... 5,886,342 (3,340,457)
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Capital transactions:
Redemption of fractional shares ........................................... (115) (897)
Stock repurchased and cancelled
under common stock repurchase plan ..................................... (1,993,642) (453,175)
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Decrease in net assets from capital
share transactions ................................................... (1,993,757) (454,072)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets ........................................ 3,892,585 (3,794,529)
Net assets at beginning of period ............................................ 60,880,364 64,679,325
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Net assets at end of period .................................................. $ 64,772,949 $ 60,884,796
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
1995 1994
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Interest and dividends received .................................................... $ 1,622,476 $ 1,379,351
Commitment fees paid ............................................................... (75,000) (56,250)
Cash paid to management company, directors
and suppliers .................................................................... (1,775,205) (1,459,278)
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Net cash used by operating activities ............................................ (227,729) (136,177)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of portfolio securities .................................................. (8,616,480) (3,033,363)
Proceeds from sales or redemptions of
portfolio securities ............................................................. 8,941,229 1,829,459
Principal payments from portfolio companies ........................................ 3,603,328 125,062
Purchase of temporary cash investments with
original maturities of greater than three months ................................. -- (300,000)
Maturity of temporary cash investment with original
maturities of greater than three months .......................................... 300,000 200,000
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities ................................. 4,228,077 (1,178,842)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Advances from bank ................................................................. 208,100,000 107,000,000
Repayments to bank ................................................................. (194,700,000) (117,000,000)
Dividends paid ..................................................................... -- (662,594)
Redemption of fractional shares .................................................... (115) (897)
Repurchase of common stock ......................................................... (1,993,642) (453,175)
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities ................................. 11,406,243 (11,116,666)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ............................. 15,406,591 (12,431,685)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period, excluding $300,000 and
$200,000 of temporary cash investments with original maturities of greater
than three months at December 31, 1994
and 1993, respectively ............................................................. 45,175,967 54,427,341
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period, excluding $300,000 of temporary
cash investments with original maturities of greater than three months
at September 30, 1994 .............................................................. $ 60,582,558 $ 41,995,656
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
1995 1994
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Reconciliation of increase (decrease) in net assets from operations to net cash
used by operating activities:
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations ............................................ $ 5,886,342 $(3,340,457)
Adjustments to reconcile increase (decrease) in net assets from operations to
net cash used by operating activities:
Realized (gain) loss on sales of portfolio
securities, net .................................................................... (6,867,395) 350,310
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation, net .................................. (186,967) 3,823,048
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable ........................................... (44,886) 1,464
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable ................................... (52,083) 19,602
Interest and fees received in portfolio securities ................................... (272,244) (20,000)
Increase in commitment fee ........................................................... (28,125) (14,063)
Amortization of reorganization costs ................................................. 17,595 17,595
Decrease in accounts payable ......................................................... (94,981) (118,965)
Increase (decrease) in due to management company ..................................... 1,415,015 (854,711)
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Net cash used by operating activities ........................................................ $ (227,729) $ (136,177)
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION -- SELECTED PER SHARE DATA AND RATIOS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
1995 1994
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Investment income ................................................................ $ 0.67 $ 0.45
Expenses ......................................................................... 1.06 0.18
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Net investment income (loss) ..................................................... (0.39) 0.27
Realized gain (loss) on sales of
portfolio securities, net ................................................... 2.30 (0.11)
Increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation
of portfolio securities, net ................................................ 0.06 (1.24)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations .................................................................. 1.97 (1.08)
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Capital transactions:
Effect of common stock repurchases ............................................. 0.37 0.06
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Net increase in net assets from capital
transactions ................................................................ 0.37 0.06
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets ............................................ 2.34 (1.02)
Net assets at beginning of period ................................................ 19.94 20.87
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Net assets at end of period ...................................................... $ 22.28 $ 19.85
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Ratio of expenses to average net
assets ...................................................................... 5.03% (0.87)%
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets ...................................................... (1.86)% 1.33%
Ratio of increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations to average
net assets .................................................................. 9.37% (5.32)%
Average shares outstanding during period ......................................... 2,985,009 3,091,222
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(Unaudited)
DATE OF
PORTFOLIO COMPANY INITIAL INVESTMENT COST FAIR VALUE
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A.C. Liquidating Corporation February 1985
-4,885 shares of 10% Series C
cumulative preferred stock $ 488,500 $ 180,000
-10% secured promissory notes, due 1996 271,000 271,000
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ -- AWIN) March 1989
-357,873 shares of common stock 1,102,499 2,862,723
-150,000 shares of Series C convertible
preferred stock 750,000 1,137,472
-79,667 shares of 8% Series D convertible
preferred stock 1,195,005 3,198,440
-2,012 shares of 9% cumulative convertible
preferred stock 2,000,000 3,181,316
-Warrants to buy up to 48,438, 22,000, 163,044,
125,000 and 15,000 shares of common stock
at $3.63, $4.25, $4.60, $5.00 and $13.50
per share, respectively through June 1997,
February 1999, May 1998, August 1999 and
February 1997, respectively -- 307,153
Brazos Sportswear, Inc. February 1989
-166,250 shares of common stock 1,330,000 1,800,000
-12% senior subordinated debenture, due 1994-1996 3,350,000 3,350,000
-10% subordinated promissory note, due 1994-1996 178,500 178,500
-1,000 shares of common stock of GCS RE, Inc. 132,910 132,910
-87,632 shares of common stock of Sports/Leisure, Inc. 82,734 4,382
-8% unsecured promissory note, due 1996 from
Sports/Leisure, Inc. 5,005 5,005
-Warrants to buy up to 64,715 shares of common stock
at $0.01 per share through December 2004 -- 700,000
Cardiovascular Ventures, Inc. November 1991
-150,000 shares of Series A convertible
preferred stock 375,000 375,000
-214,286 shares of Series B convertible
preferred stock 750,001 750,001
-56,717 shares of Series C convertible
preferred stock 248,137 248,137
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
DATE OF
PORTFOLIO COMPANY INITIAL INVESTMENT COST FAIR VALUE
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Champion Healthcare Corporation (AMEX -- CHC) December 1990
-205,292 shares of common stock $ 129,761 $ 1,230,265
-2,303,380 shares of Series A convertible
preferred stock 2,303,380 2,781,592
-29,202 shares of Series B convertible
preferred stock 344,589 344,589
-3,601 shares of Series C convertible preferred
stock 64,818 64,818
-83,333 shares of Series D convertible
preferred stock 1,499,994 1,499,994
-11% senior subordinated note, due 2003 1,500,000 1,500,000
-Warrants to buy up to 5,246 shares of
common stock at $5.90 per share through
June 1, 1999 -- --
-Warrants to buy up to 45,000 shares of
common stock at $9 per share through
December 31, 2003 -- --
David's Supermarkets, Inc. February 1990
-735,000 shares of common stock 735,000 --
-333,445 shares of 3.5% junior preferred stock 3,334,450 3,334,450
-Warrants to buy up to 538,462 shares of common
stock at $1 per share through April 21, 2000 -- --
Drypers Corporation (NASDAQ -- DYPR) July 1991
-1,096,892 shares of common stock 6,400,132 2,842,855
-Warrants to buy up to 6,634 shares
of common stock at $4 per share
through June 30, 1998 -- --
Garden Ridge Corporation (NASDAQ -- GRDG) July 1992
-333,471 shares of common stock 1,061,018 8,365,523
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
DATE OF
PORTFOLIO COMPANY INITIAL INVESTMENT COST FAIR VALUE
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Industrial Equipment Rentals, Inc. June 1993
-182,230 shares of common stock $ 1,822 $ 1,822
-5,371 shares of junior preferred stock 537,100 537,100
-67,500 shares of Series B senior convertible
preferred stock 250,050 250,050
-12% subordinated debenture, due 2003 1,077,778 1,077,778
-9% senior subordinated debenture, due 2006 499,950 499,950
Midway Airlines Corporation August 1993
-452,392 shares of Class C common stock 1,195,616 --
-274,761 shares of junior preferred stock 2,747,610 500,000
-12% subordinated note, due 2002 271,000 271,000
-Warrants to buy up to 203,250 shares of
Class C common stock at $.01 per
share through April 2002 -- --
NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ -- BLDG) April 1989
-100,000 shares of common stock 159,783 2,350,000
Restaurant Development Group, Inc. June 1987
-610,909 shares of Class A common stock 2,891,156 1,150,000
-14% promissory note, face amount $350,000,
due 1995 275,000 350,000
-Prime +2% promissory note, due 1994-1995 639,122 639,122
-Warrants to buy up to 150,000 and 62,500
shares of common stock at $2.80 and $3
per share through November 1996 and
April 1998, respectively -- --
Strategic Holdings, Inc. September 1995
-2,986,408 shares of common stock 2,986,408 2,986,408
-3,705,900 shares of Series B preferred stock 3,705,900 3,705,900
-1,000 shares of SMIP, Inc. common stock 150,000 150,000
-Prime + 1% promissory note of SMIP, Inc., due 2000 175,000 175,000
Tech-Sym Corporation (NYSE -- TSY) March 1987
-62,752 shares of common stock 226,533 1,851,184
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
DATE OF
PORTFOLIO COMPANY INITIAL INVESTMENT COST FAIR VALUE
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Travis International, Inc. December 1986
-171,284 shares of common stock $ 560,290 $ 3,853,890
Video Rental of Pennsylvania, Inc. January 1988
-125,000 shares of common stock 125,000 500,000
-125,000 shares of 9% redeemable
preferred stock 125,000 125,000
-14% promissory notes, due 1994-1995 12,500 12,500
-10% secured promissory note, due 1994-1995 2,525,000 2,525,000
-10,000 shares of common stock
of Equus Video Corporation 25,000 25,000
Williams & Mettle Co. October 1989
-657,895 shares common stock 6,579 --
-138,475 shares of Series A convertible preferred
stock 553,900 --
-237,126 shares of Series B convertible preferred
stock 396,000 396,000
-12% subordinated promissory note, due 1996 677,250 677,250
-Junior participation in prime + 1.75% note,
due 1996 512,576 512,576
-Warrant to buy 456,718 shares of common
stock at $0.01 per share through December
21, 1999 -- --
Yellow Cab Service Corporation December 1985
-1,118,103 shares of common stock 51,432 --
-3% subordinated promissory notes,
face amount aggregating $1,655,014, due 1994-2005 1,566,000 --
-3% subordinated promissory notes, due 1994-2005 3,517,083 1,750,000
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Total $58,075,871 $67,518,655
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The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
A substantial amount of the Fund's portfolio securities are restricted
from public sale without prior registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
The Fund negotiates certain aspects of the method and timing of the disposition
of the Fund's investment in each portfolio company, including registration
rights and related costs.
In connection with the investments in Allied Waste Industries, Inc.,
Brazos Sportswear, Inc., Cardiovascular Ventures, Inc., Champion Healthcare
Corporation and Industrial Equipment Rentals, Inc., investment rights have been
obtained to demand the registration of such securities under the Securities Act
of 1933, providing certain conditions are met. The Fund does not expect to incur
significant costs, including costs of any such registration, in connection with
the future disposition of its portfolio securities.
As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund is
considered to have a controlling interest in A.C. Liquidating Corporation,
Brazos Sportswear, Inc., Industrial Equipment Rentals, Inc., Restaurant
Development Group, Inc., Strategic Holdings, Inc., Video Rental of Pennsylvania,
Inc. and Williams & Mettle Co. In addition, Cardiovascular Ventures, Inc.,
David's Supermarkets, Inc., Drypers Corporation and Travis International, Inc.
are considered to be affiliated entities of the Fund. The fair value of the
investments in Allied Waste Industries, Inc., Champion Healthcare Corporation,
Drypers Corporation and Garden Ridge Corporation include discounts from closing
market prices of approximately $1,633,902, $1,718,486, $653,488 and $1,388,504,
respectively, to reflect the effects of restrictions on the sale of such
securities at September 30, 1995. Income was earned in the amount of $1,050,156
and $864,927 for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994,
respectively, on portfolio securities of companies in which the Fund has a
controlling interest.
As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, all of the Fund's
investments are in eligible portfolio companies. The Fund provides significant
managerial assistance to all of the portfolio companies in which it has invested
except Cardiovascular Ventures, Inc., Midway Airlines Corporation, Tech-Sym
Corporation, and Yellow Cab Service Corporation. The Fund provides significant
managerial assistance to portfolio companies that comprise 91% of the total
value of the investments in portfolio companies at September 30, 1995.
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these financial statements.
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EQUUS II INCORPORATED
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 AND 1994
(Unaudited)
(1) ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS PURPOSE
Equus II Incorporated (the "Fund"), a Delaware corporation, was formed
by Equus Investments II, L.P. (the "Partnership" or "Predecessor Entity") on
August 16, 1991. On July 1, 1992, the Partnership was reorganized and all of the
assets and liabilities of the Partnership were transferred to the Fund in
exchange for shares of common stock of the Fund (the "Exchange"). The shares
received by the Partnership were distributed to the partners, with each partner
receiving a pro rata distribution of the shares of the Fund for the units of
limited partnership interests ("Units") or general partner interests held prior
to the Exchange. The limited partners received one share of common stock of the
Fund for each Unit held. On September 11, 1992, the shares of the Fund began
trading on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol EQS.
On June 30, 1993, Equus Investments Incorporated ("EQI"), a Delaware
corporation and successor corporate business development company to Equus
Investments I, L.P. (the "EQI Predecessor Entity"), was merged with and into the
Fund. Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 26, 1993, as
amended, (the "Merger"), each share of EQI was converted into 0.54 of a share of
the Fund's common stock. The Fund issued 1,147,152 additional shares of common
stock, net of 115 shares redeemed in lieu of fractional shares, in connection
with the Merger. The Merger of EQI into the Fund was recorded as a pooling of
interests for financial statement reporting purposes.
The Fund seeks to achieve capital appreciation by making equity and
equity-oriented investments in growth capital, leveraged buyouts or
recapitalization of existing companies or divisions thereof and subsequently
disposing of such investments. The Fund elected to be treated as a business
development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. At the
annual meeting held in May 1994, the shareholders of the Fund voted to amend the
Articles of Incorporation to provide for perpetual existence.
(2) MANAGEMENT
The Fund has entered into a management agreement with Equus Capital
Management Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Management Company").
Pursuant to such agreement, the Management Company performs certain services,
including certain management and administrative services necessary for the
operation of the Fund. The Management Company entered into a Sub-Adviser
Agreement with Equus Capital Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the
"Sub-Adviser"), pursuant to which the Sub-Adviser provides certain investment
advisory services for the Fund, including approving the Fund's quarterly net
asset valuations and arranging any necessary financing for the Fund or its
leveraged buyout transactions. The Management Company receives a management fee
at an annual rate of 2% of the net assets of the Fund, paid quarterly in
arrears. Officers of the Management Company also receive and retain fees for
serving on the Boards of Directors of certain portfolio companies. The
Management Company also receives compensation for providing certain investor
communication services, $37,500 of which is included in the accompanying
Statements of Operations for each of the nine months ended September 30, 1995
and 1994.
The Management Company also receives or must reimburse a management
incentive fee equal to 20% of net realized capital gains less unrealized capital
depreciation, computed on a cumulative basis over the life of the Partnership
and the Fund. The Sub-Adviser receives a fee from the Management Company equal
to 50% of the Management Company's net management incentive fee. The Management
incentive fee is paid or reimbursed quarterly in arrears.
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Included in "Deferred management incentive fee" in the accompanying
Balance Sheets are $4,428,613 and $3,017,740 of accrued management incentive
fees at September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively. Such fees are
calculated on the net unrealized appreciation of investments in portfolio
securities and will not be paid until such appreciation is realized. Due to
changes in unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities, deferred management
incentive fees were increased (reduced) by $1,410,873 and $(834,671) during the
nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively resulting in changes
in investment expenses in the accompanying Statements of Operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The Sub-Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Management Company
and the Management Company is controlled by a privately-owned corporation.
As compensation for services rendered to the Fund, each director who is
not an officer of the Fund receives an annual fee of $20,000 paid quarterly in
arrears, a fee of $2,000 for each meeting of the Board of Directors attended in
person, a fee of $1,000 for participation in each telephonic meeting of the
Board of Directors and for each committee meeting attended ($500 for each
committee meeting if attended on the same day as a Board Meeting), and
reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at such
meetings.
(3) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Valuation of Investments -- Portfolio investments are carried at fair
value with the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation included in
the determination of net assets. Investments in companies whose securities are
publicly traded are valued at their quoted market price at the balance sheet
date, less a discount to reflect the effects of restrictions on the sale of such
securities, if applicable. Cost is used to approximate fair value of other
investments until significant developments affecting an investment provide a
basis for use of an appraisal valuation. Thereafter, portfolio investments are
carried at appraised values as determined quarterly by the Sub-Adviser, subject
to the approval of the Board of Directors. The fair market value of debt
securities, which are generally held to maturity, are determined on the basis of
the terms of the debt securities and the financial conditions of the issuer.
Because of the inherent uncertainty of the valuation of portfolio securities
which do not have readily ascertainable market values, $63,313,089 and
$58,813,951 at September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively, the
Sub-Adviser's estimate of fair value may significantly differ from the fair
value that would have been used had a ready market existed for the securities.
Appraised values do not reflect brokers' fees or other normal selling costs or
management incentive fees which might become payable on disposition of such
investments. Such management incentive fees are recorded in total on the Fund's
Balance Sheets. See Note 2 above.
Investment Transactions -- Investment transactions are recorded on the
accrual method. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are computed on a
specific identification basis.
Cash Flows -- For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, the Fund
considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments purchased with an
original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Income Taxes -- No provision for Federal income taxes has been made in
the accompanying financial statements as the Fund has qualified for pass-through
treatment as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986. As such, all net income is allocable to the shareholders
for inclusion in their respective tax returns. Net capital losses are not
allocable to the shareholders but can be carried over to offset future earnings
of the Fund.
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(4) BOOK TO TAX RECONCILIATION
During 1993, the Fund adopted Statement of Position 93-2 which relates
to the amounts distributed by the Fund as net investment income or net capital
gains, which are often not equal to the corresponding income or gains shown in
the Fund's financial statements. The Fund had a net investment loss for book
purposes of $1,168,020 and net investment income of $182,765 for tax purposes
for the nine months ended September 30, 1995, and therefore has $182,765 of net
investment income to be distributed by the end of the year. During the nine
months ended September 30, 1995, the Fund had net realized gains of $6,867,395
on the sales of portfolio securities for book purposes, $1,892,377 of which were
offset by capital loss carryforwards for tax purposes. The Fund, for book
purposes, has undistributed net capital gains of $7,597,067 in the accompanying
Balance Sheet at September 30, 1995. However, for tax purposes, the Fund has
distributed all but $5,023,856 of its net realized capital gains. The following
is a reconciliation of the difference in the Fund's net realized gain on the
sale of portfolio securities for book and tax purposes for the nine months ended
September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
1995 1994
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Net realized gain (loss) on the sales of portfolio securities, book .................... $ 6,867,395 $ (350,310)
Reversal of amounts previously written off ............................................. 48,838 --
Utilization of capital loss carryforwards .............................................. (1,892,377) --
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Net realized gain (loss) on the sales of portfolio securities, tax ..................... $ 5,023,856 $ (350,310)
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(5) TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
Temporary cash investments, which represent the short-term utilization
of cash prior to investment in securities of portfolio companies, distributions
to shareholders or payment of expenses and notes payable, consist of money
market accounts, commercial paper and certificates of deposit earning interest
at rates ranging from 3.5% to 5.62% at September 30, 1995.
(6) PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Fund invested
$7,017,308 in a new company and made follow-on investments of $1,871,416 in six
portfolio companies, including $272,244 in accrued interest receivable received
in the form of additional portfolio securities. In addition, the Fund realized
capital gains of $6,867,395 during the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The
Fund sold 116,590 shares of Allied Waste Industries, Inc. common stock for
$1,049,310 realizing a capital gain of $490,032, 96,000 shares of Garden Ridge
Corporation common stock for $2,928,000 realizing a capital gain of $2,906,667,
175,000 shares of NCI Building Systems, Inc. common stock for $3,064,685
realizing a capital gain of $2,785,063 and 49,444 shares of USA Waste Services,
Inc. for $899,218 realizing a capital gain of $685,620.
On May 9, 1995, Garden Ridge Corporation effected a 4.5-for-1 stock
split of its outstanding common stock in connection with an initial public
offering ("IPO") of its common stock. The number of shares held by the Fund has
been adjusted to reflect such stock split. Subsequent to the IPO, Garden Ridge
redeemed the 59,207 shares of preferred stock for $355,242 and repaid the
$3,195,671 in subordinated notes held by the Fund. On June 30, 1995, CogniSeis
Development, Inc. was merged into Tech-Sym Corporation. The Fund received 62,752
shares of Tech-Sym Corporation common stock in a tax-free exchange for its
CogniSeis Development, Inc. common stock. The Fund also received $17 for a
fractional share from Tech-Sym and realized a $13 capital gain.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1994, the Fund made
follow-on investments of $3,053,363 in four portfolio companies, and realized
$350,310 of net capital losses from the sale of a portion of its investments in
five portfolio companies.
(7) DEFERRED REORGANIZATION COSTS
The Fund paid $117,300 in expenses related to the formation of the Fund
and is amortizing such amount over 5 years. The Fund also paid $100,000 in
expenses related to the formation of EQI. Accumulated amortization of such
expenses totaled $176,245 and $158,650 at September 30, 1995 and December 31,
1994, respectively.
(8) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK
The Fund had a $45,000,000 line of credit promissory note with a bank,
with interest payable at the prime rate which matured on July 15, 1995. On July
15, 1995, such note was increased to $60,000,000 and the due date was extended
to July 15, 1996. The prime rate was 8.75% at September 30, 1995. The Fund had
$58,000,000 and $45,000,000 outstanding on such note at September 30, 1995 and
December 31, 1994, that was secured by $58,000,000 and $45,000,000 of the Fund's
temporary cash investments at such dates. The average daily balances outstanding
on such note during the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 were
$1,908,425 and $890,110, respectively. The Fund paid $75,000 and $56,250 in
commitment fees on such note, which were deferred and are being amortized over
the twelve month commitment period. Amortization expense related to such fees is
included in "Interest expense" in the accompanying Statements of Operations.
The Fund also had a $5,000,000 revolving line of credit from a bank,
with interest payable at prime. Subsequent to June 30, 1995, the Fund pledged
additional collateral consisting of its investments in Champion Healthcare
Corporation and Garden Ridge Corporation, and the amount available for borrowing
pursuant to such note was increased to $10,000,000. The outstanding balance on
such line of credit was $1,000,000 and $600,000 at September 30, 1995 and
December 31, 1994, respectively. The average daily balance outstanding on such
note during the nine months ended September 30, 1995 was $542,490. The revolving
line of credit is due on December 31, 1995. The line of credit is secured by a
portion of the Fund's investment in Allied Waste Industries, Inc., Drypers
Corporation, Garden Ridge Corporation and NCI Building Systems, Inc.
(9) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On June 22, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a stock
repurchase program. Stock acquired under the repurchase program is cancelled.
Through December 31, 1994, the Fund repurchased on the open market and cancelled
46,200 shares of its stock for $640,159. Such stock was repurchased at an
average discount of 28.74% from its weekly reported net asset value. In March
1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund authorized the repurchase of up to an
additional $1,500,000 of its stock. The Fund repurchased and cancelled 111,400
shares of its stock for $1,498,722 completing the program in June 1995. In June
1995, after completion of the stock repurchase program announced in March 1995,
the Board of Directors of the Fund authorized the repurchase of up to an
additional $1,500,000 of its stock. Through September 30, 1995, the Fund
repurchased and cancelled 34,100 shares of its stock for $494,920. The stock
repurchased in 1995 was repurchased at an average discount of 33.61% from its
weekly reported net asset value.
The Fund has made a commitment to invest, under certain circumstances,
up to an additional $565,500 in GCS RE, Inc. In connection with its commitment
to GCS RE, Inc., the Fund has committed to a bank to maintain at least $380,000
in temporary cash investments to fund such commitment.
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In addition, the Fund has committed to invest, under certain
circumstances, up to $4,850,000 in two new companies including $2,600,000 in
exchange for a 36.11% interest in Summit/DPC Partners, L. P., a limited
partnership created to invest in DPC Acquisition Corp., which was created to
acquire Doane Products Company, the largest manufacturer in the United States of
dry dog food for private label customers.
Certain of the portfolio companies are involved in asserted claims and
have the possibility for unasserted claims which may ultimately affect the fair
value of the Fund's portfolio investments. In the opinion of Management, the
financial position or operating results of the Fund will not be materially
affected by these claims.
(10) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to September 30, 1995, in connection with its commitments in
Note 9 above, the Fund invested $2,600,000 in Summit/DPC Partners, L. P.
Subsequent to September 30, 1995, the Fund sold 30,000 shares of
Tech-Sym Corporation common stock for $909,416, realizing a capital gain of
$801,117, and repaid in full the $58,000,000 note payable to the bank.
On November 2, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a
dividend of $2.00 per share, payable on or about December 28, 1995, to
shareholders of record as of November 15, 1995. The $2.00 per share is estimated
to be comprised of $1.98 in net capital gains and $0.02 of net investment income
for the year ended December 31, 1995. The dividend will be paid in shares of
common stock of the Fund, or in cash by specific election. Such election must be
made by shareholders prior to December 14, 1995. The number of shares to be
issued in the dividend will be determined by the market value of the Fund's
stock at the close of business on the American Stock Exchange on December 14,
1995. Cash will be paid in lieu of issuing any fractional shares.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Equus II Incorporated (the "Fund"), a Delaware corporation and business
development company, was formed as a successor to Equus Investments II, L.P.
(the "Partnership" or "Predecessor Entity") pursuant to a reorganization in
which all of the assets and liabilities of the Partnership were transferred to
the Fund in exchange for shares of common stock of the Fund (the "Exchange"). On
July 1, 1992, all assets and liabilities of the Partnership were transferred to
the Fund in exchange for 1,866,132 shares of common stock of the Fund. Such
shares were then distributed on a pro rata basis to the partners of the
Partnership, effectively liquidating the Partnership. Each Limited Partner
received one share of common stock of the Fund for each unit of partnership
interest owned as of July 1, 1992. Equus Capital Corporation, a Delaware
Corporation (the "Managing Partner" or "Sub-Adviser") received 21,914 shares of
stock of the Fund and each of the three Independent General Partners, now
Independent Directors, received 59 shares of stock of the Fund in exchange for
their interests in the Partnership. The Fund has qualified for pass-through tax
treatment as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986. On September 11, 1992, the Fund's shares of common stock
were listed for trading on the American Stock Exchange, under the symbol "EQS".
On March 26, 1993, the Fund and Equus Investments Incorporated ("EQI")
entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger as amended, which called for the
merger of EQI with and into the Fund (the "Merger"). Pursuant to this agreement,
on June 30, 1993, the Fund issued 1,147,152 additional shares of common stock,
net of 115 shares redeemed in lieu of fractional shares, to the shareholders of
EQI in a tax free exchange to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of
EQI. Each share of EQI was converted into 0.54 of a share of the Fund's common
stock.
At September 30, 1995, the Fund had $67,518,655 of its net assets
invested in portfolio securities of 18 companies, and has committed to invest up
to an additional $565,500 in one company and $4,850,000 in two new companies
under certain conditions. Current temporary cash investments, anticipated future
investment income, proceeds from the sale of existing portfolio securities and
available bank credit are believed to be sufficient to finance these
commitments. The Fund also has $1,000,000 outstanding on a $10,000,000 revolving
line of credit loan from a bank at September 30, 1995.
On June 22, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a stock
repurchase program. Stock acquired under the repurchase program is cancelled.
Through December 31, 1994, the Fund repurchased on the open market and cancelled
46,200 shares of its stock for $640,159. Such stock was repurchased at an
average discount of 28.74% from its net asset value. In March 1995, the Board of
Directors of the Fund authorized the repurchase of up to an additional
$1,500,000 of its stock. The Fund repurchased and cancelled 111,400 shares of
its stock for $1,498,722, completing the program in June 1995. After completion
of the previous stock repurchase program, the Board of Directors of the Fund in
June 1995, authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1,500,000 of its
stock. Through September 30, 1995, the Fund repurchased and cancelled 34,100
shares of its stock for $494,920. The stock repurchased in 1995 was repurchased
at an average discount of 33.61% from its net asset value.
At September 30, 1995, the Fund had $60,576,571 of its total assets of
$128,553,830 invested in temporary cash investments consisting of money market
securities and certificates of deposit. This amount includes proceeds from a
$58,000,000 note payable to a bank which was borrowed to enable the Fund to
maintain its pass-through tax status as a regulated investment company.
The Fund has the ability to borrow funds and issue forms of
indebtedness, subject to certain restrictions. Net investment income and net
realized gains from the sale of portfolio investments are intended to be
distributed at least annually, to the extent such amounts are not reserved for
payment of contingencies or to make follow-on or new investments.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSE
Net investment income (loss) after all expenses amounted to
$(1,168,020) and $832,901 for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. The change in 1995 was primarily attributable to the accrual of
$1,410,873 in deferred incentive fees due to net realized gains and an increase
in unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities in 1995 as compared to a
$834,671 reduction in the accrual of deferred incentive fees in 1994. Interest
income from portfolio securities increased to $1,818,249 in 1995 as compared to
$1,145,960 in 1994 due to the increase in the total amounts invested in
interest-bearing portfolio securities outstanding during 1995 as compared to
1994. In addition, the Fund accrued $185,850 of interest receivable on one
portfolio security in 1995 which previously had been completely reserved in 1994
as uncollectible. Interest income from temporary cash investments decreased to
$173,440 in 1995 as compared to $232,325 in 1994, due to lower investable
balances for such investments during 1995.
The Management Company receives management fee compensation at an
annual rate of 2% of the net assets of the Fund. Such fees amounted to $928,508
and $906,525 for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. The Management Company also receives or must reimburse a
management incentive fee equal to 20% of net realized capital gains less
unrealized capital depreciation, computed on a cumulative basis over the life of
the Fund. The Fund recorded an increase (reduction) in the accrual of deferred
management incentive fees for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994
totaling $1,410,873 and $(834,671), respectively. The deferred management
incentive fees relate to net realized gains and the changes in unrealized
appreciation of portfolio securities and will not be paid until such gains and
appreciation are realized.
Mailing, printing and other expenses increased to $226,833 during the
nine months ended September 30, 1995, as compared to $86,741 during the nine
months ended September 30, 1994 due to the higher cost for the preparation and
distribution of the 1994 annual report and proxy statement for the annual
shareholder meeting. Interest expense increased to $192,734 in 1995 from $78,194
in 1994 due to the increase of the average balances outstanding to $2,450,915 in
1995 from $890,110 in 1994.
REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON SALES OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Fund realized a
net capital gain of $6,867,395, from the sale of securities of five portfolio
companies. The Fund sold 116,590 shares of Allied Waste Industries, Inc. common
stock for $1,049,310 realizing a capital gain of $490,032, 96,000 shares of
Garden Ridge Corporation common stock for $2,928,000 realizing a capital gain of
$2,906,667, 175,000 shares of NCI Building Systems, Inc. common stock for
$3,064,685 realizing a capital gain of $2,785,063 and 49,444 shares of USA Waste
Services, Inc. for $899,218 realizing a capital gain of $685,620. In addition
the Fund received $17 from Tech-Sym Corporation for a fractional share and
realized a capital gain of $13.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1994, the Fund realized a
net capital loss of $350,310 from the sale of a portion of its investments in
five portfolio companies.
UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Net unrealized appreciation on investments increased $186,967 during
the nine months ended September 30, 1995, from $9,255,817 to $9,442,784. Such
net increase resulted from increases in the estimated fair value of securities
of six of the Fund's portfolio companies aggregating $13,403,478, a decrease in
the estimated fair value of securities of five portfolio companies of $9,675,231
and the transfer of $3,541,280 in net unrealized appreciation to net realized
capital gains.
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Net unrealized appreciation on investments decreased $3,823,048 during
the nine months ended September 30, 1994, from $11,818,618 to $7,995,570. Such
net decrease resulted from an increase in the estimated fair value of securities
of five of the Fund's portfolio companies aggregating $2,498,791, decreases in
the estimated fair value of securities of six portfolio companies aggregating
$7,367,605 and a transfer of $1,045,766 from net unrealized to net realized
capital gains.
DIVIDENDS
The Fund declared no dividends during the nine months ended September
30, 1995 and 1994.
PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Fund invested
$7,017,308 in a new company and made follow-on investments in six portfolio
companies of $1,871,416, including $272,244 in accrued interest received in the
form of additional portfolio securities.
On May 9, 1995, Garden Ridge Corporation effected a 4.5-for-1 stock
split of its outstanding common stock in connection with an initial public
offering ("IPO") of its common stock. The number of shares held by the Fund has
been adjusted to reflect such stock split as of March 31, 1995. The stock was
issued at $15 per share in the IPO. During June 1995, the fund exercised
warrants and options to acquire an additional 107,694 shares of Garden Ridge
common stock for $407,172. Subsequent to the IPO, Garden Ridge redeemed the
59,207 shares of preferred stock for $355,242 and repaid the $3,195,671 in
subordinated notes held by the Fund.
On June 30, 1995, CogniSeis Development, Inc. was merged into Tech-Sym
Corporation. The Fund received 62,752 shares of Tech-Sym Corporation common
stock in a tax-free exchange for its CogniSeis Development, Inc. common stock.
In addition, on June 30, 1995, Allied Waste Industries, Inc. ("Allied") repaid
in full the $1,000,000 bridge note owed to the Fund. The accrued interest of
$67,494 on the bridge loan was paid to the Fund in August 1995 in the form of
13,869 shares of Allied common stock.
In May 1995, the Fund invested $271,000 in Midway Airlines Corporation
in exchange for a 12% subordinated note and $71,000 in A. C. Liquidating, Inc.
in exchange for a 10% promissory note. In connection with the Midway Airlines
Corporation note, the Fund received warrants to buy up to 203,250 shares of
Class C common stock of Midway for $.01 per share through April 2002. During
June 1995, the Fund reacquired 80,662 shares of Class C common stock and 48,990
shares of junior preferred stock of Midway Airlines Corporation which it had
previously recorded as sold under a contract for sale to certain other
shareholders of Midway.
In July 1995, the Fund acquired 67,500 shares of Series B preferred
stock of Industrial Equipment Rentals, Inc. ("IER") for $250,050 and advanced
$499,950 to IER in exchange for a 9% senior subordinated debenture.
During the third quarter of 1995, the Fund advanced an additional
$100,000 to Williams & Mettle Co. on the junior participation prime + 1.75%
note. In addition, the Fund's $204,750 in accrued interest receivable on the
Williams & Mettle Co. 12% subordinated promissory note was rolled into a new
$677,250 12% subordinated promissory note.
In September 1995, the Fund acquired 2,986,408 shares of common stock
and 3,705,900 shares of Series B preferred stock of Strategic Holdings, Inc.,
for $2,986,408 and $3,705,900, respectively. In addition, the Fund acquired
1,000 shares of SMIP, Inc. for $150,000 and invested $175,000 in a prime + 1%
promissory note of SMIP, Inc. Strategic Holdings, Inc. was formed to acquire
Strategic Materials, Inc., formerly known as Allwaste Recycling, Inc., the glass
recycling division of Allwaste, Inc.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1994, the Fund made
follow-on investments of $3,053,363 in four portfolio companies.
Of the companies in which the Fund has investments at September 30,
1995, Allied Waste Industries, Inc., Champion Healthcare Corporation, Drypers
Corporation, Garden Ridge Corporation, NCI Building Systems, Inc. and Tech-Sym
Corporation are publicly-held. The others each have a small number of
shareholders and do not generally make financial information available to the
public. However, each company's operations and financial information are
reviewed by the Sub-Adviser to determine the proper valuation of the Fund's
investment.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to September 30, 1995, the Fund invested $2,600,000 in
exchange for a 36.11% interest in Summit/DPC Partners, L. P., a limited
partnership created to invest in DPC Acquisition Corp., which was created to
acquire Doane Products Company, the largest manufacturer in the United States of
dry dog food for private label customers.
Subsequent to September 30, 1995, the Fund sold 30,000 shares of
Tech-Sym Corporation common stock for $909,416, realizing a capital gain of
$801,117, and repaid in full the $58,000,000 note payable to the bank.
On November 2, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund declared a
dividend of $2.00 per share, payable on or about December 28, 1995, to
shareholders of record as of November 15, 1995. The $2.00 per share is estimated
to be comprised of $1.98 in net capital gains and $0.02 of net investment income
for the year ended December 31, 1995. The dividend will be paid in shares of
common stock of the Fund, or in cash by specific election. Such election must be
made by shareholders prior to December 14, 1995. The number of shares to be
issued in the dividend will be determined by the market value of the Fund's
stock at the close of business on the American Stock Exchange on December 14,
1995. Cash will be paid in lieu of issuing any fractional shares.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K
(a) Exhibits
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
EQUUS II INCORPORATED
Date: November 10, 1995 By: \S\ NOLAN LEHMANN
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Nolan Lehmann, President,
Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer
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