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CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
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CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
550 South Hope Street, Suite 1825
Los Angeles, California 90071
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
To the Stockholders:
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Citadel
Holding Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("Citadel"), will be held at the
Regal Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California on
September 12, 2000, at 9:30 a.m., local time, subject to adjournment or
postponement, for the following purposes:
1. To elect five directors to the Board of Directors of Citadel to serve
until the 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders;
2. To approve the issuance of up to _______ shares of Citadel Class A
Non-Voting Common Stock and ______ shares of Citadel Class B Voting
Common Stock to complete the acquisition by merger of Off Broadway
Investments, Inc.;
3. To approve the adoption by the Board of Directors of the 1999 Stock
Option Plan of Citadel Holding Corporation; and
4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual
Meeting.
A copy of Citadel's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999 is enclosed, and a copy of Citadel's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the three-month period ended March 31, 2000 is attached to the
accompanying Proxy Statement as Exhibit C. Only holders of record of the Class
B Voting Common Stock of Citadel on July 19, 2000 will be entitled to notice of,
and to vote at, the Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Citadel shall make available for examination at its principal executive offices
located at 550 S. Hope St., Suite 1825, Los Angeles, California 90071, at least
ten days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting, a list of the stockholders
entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
By order of the Board of Directors,
S. CRAIG TOMPKINS
Corporate Secretary
August ___, 2000
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PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND MAIL IT PROMPTLY IN THE
ENCLOSED RETURN ENVELOPE TO ENSURE THAT YOUR VOTES ARE COUNTED.
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CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
PROXY STATEMENT
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
September 12, 2000
GENERAL INFORMATION
This proxy statement (the "Proxy Statement") is furnished in connection
with the solicitation by the Board of Directors (the "Board" or the "Board of
Directors") of Citadel Holding Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("Citadel"
and, collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Company"), of proxies for use at
the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Citadel (the "Annual Meeting")
scheduled to be held at the time and place for the purposes set forth in the
accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting,
stockholders owning outstanding shares of the Class B Voting Common Stock will
be asked
. To elect five directors to the Board of Directors of Citadel (the
"Election of Directors");
. To approve the issuance of up to ____ shares of Citadel Class A Non-
Voting Common Stock ("Non-Voting Common Stock") and ______ shares of
Class B Voting Common Stock ("Voting Common Stock") to complete the
acquisition by the Company of Off Broadway Investments, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("OBI"), pursuant to the terms of a merger
agreement (the "OBI Merger Agreement") among Citadel, its wholly owned
subsidiary Citadel Off Broadway Theatres, Inc., a Nevada corporation
("Theatres"), OBI, and the stockholders of OBI dated July __, 2000 (the
"Stock Issuance Proposal"); and
. To approve the adoption by the Board of Directors of the 1999 Stock
Option Plan of Citadel Holding Corporation (the "Stock Option Plan
Proposal").
Citadel currently has two classes of common stock, the Class A Non-Voting
Common Stock and the Class B Voting Common Stock. However, only holders of
record of Class B Voting Common Stock on July 19, 2000 (the "Record Date") will
be entitled to vote on the Election of Directors, the Stock Issuance Proposal
and the Stock Option Plan Proposal. The Class A Non-Voting Common Stock is not
a voting class of common stock and, accordingly, holders of Class A Non-Voting
Common Stock will not be entitled to vote on the Election of Directors, the
Stock Issuance Proposal or the Stock Option Plan Proposal. Holders of Class B
Voting Common Stock on the Record Date are referred to in this Proxy Statement
as the "Voting Common Stockholders."
Voting Common Stockholders will not be voting to approve or adopt the OBI
Merger Agreement itself or to approve the merger (the "OBI Merger") provided for
by the OBI Merger Agreement. Rather, Voting Common Stockholders will be voting
on whether to approve the issuance of up to ______ shares of Class A Non-Voting
Common Stock and _______ shares of Class B Voting Common Stock (collectively,
the "Merger Shares") to complete the OBI Merger. If the Stock Issuance
Proposal is not approved by the Voting Common Stockholders, cash in the amount
of approximately $10,000,000 will be paid to complete the OBI Merger. A copy
of the OBI Merger Agreement is attached hereto as
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Exhibit A to this Proxy Statement. For a more complete description of the OBI
Merger and OBI, see the more detailed information set forth below under the
heading Proposal No. 2, Proposal to Authorize the Issuance of Class A Non-Voting
Common Stock and Class B Voting Common Stock to Complete the Acquisition by
Merger of OBI.
Shares of Voting Common Stock represented by properly executed proxies
received by Citadel will be voted at the Annual Meeting in the manner specified
thereon or, if no instructions are marked on the enclosed proxy card, "FOR" each
of the nominees for director as identified on such card, "FOR" the Stock
Issuance Proposal and "FOR" the Stock Option Plan Proposal. Although management
does not know of any other matter to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting, shares
of Voting Common Stock represented by valid proxies will be voted by the persons
named on the accompanying proxy card in accordance with their judgment with
respect to any other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.
Execution of a proxy will not in any way affect a stockholder's right to
attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person, and any person giving a proxy has
the right to revoke it at any time before it is exercised by (i) filing with the
Corporate Secretary of Citadel, prior to the commencement of the Annual Meeting,
a duly executed instrument dated subsequent to such proxy revoking the same or a
duly executed proxy bearing a later date or (ii) attending the Annual Meeting
and voting in person.
The mailing address of the principal executive offices of Citadel is 550
South Hope St., Suite 1825, Los Angeles, California 90071, and its telephone
number is (213) 239-0540. The approximate date on which this Proxy Statement and
the enclosed proxy card are first being sent to stockholders is August 11, 2000.
Record Date and Voting
Only stockholders of record of shares of Class B Voting Common Stock on the
Record Date, July 19, 2000, will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the
Annual Meeting. There were outstanding on the Record Date, 1,333,969 shares of
Voting Common Stock. Each share of Voting Common Stock is entitled to one vote
on each matter to be voted on at the Annual Meeting.
The holders of the majority of the outstanding Voting Common Stock, whether
present in person or represented by proxy, will constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes
(shares held by a broker or nominee which are represented at the Annual Meeting,
but which have not been voted for a specific proposal) are counted for purposes
of determining the presence or absence of a quorum for the transaction of
business.
Directors will be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares of
Voting Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual
Meeting and voting on the election of directors. With regard to the election of
directors, votes may either be cast in favor of the nominees named herein or be
withheld. Votes withheld will not be counted toward a nominee's achievement of
a plurality.
Approval of the Stock Issuance Proposal and of the Stock Option Plan
Proposal require the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes of the shares
of Voting Common Stock cast on such proposal. With regard to the Stock Issuance
Proposal and the Stock Option Plan Proposal, Voting Common Stockholders may vote
their shares in favor of one or both of the proposals, or against one or both of
the proposals, or they may abstain. Abstentions and brokers non-votes are not
counted as votes for or against the Stock Issuance Proposal and/or the Stock
Option Plan Proposal (as the case may be) and,
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accordingly, are not taken into consideration in determining whether or not such
proposals are approved.
Management of the Company has been advised that Craig Corporation
(collectively with its corporate predecessors "Craig Corp" and collectively with
its wholly owned subsidiaries "Craig") and Reading Entertainment, Inc.
(collectively with its corporate predecessors "Reading Entertainment" and
collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries "Reading") intend to vote their
Voting Common Stock in favor of the nominees for director identified in these
materials, in favor of the Stock Issuance Proposal and in favor of the Stock
Option Plan Proposal. Together, Craig and Reading hold approximately 49% of the
outstanding Voting Common Stock.
Solicitation of Proxies
The cost of preparing, assembling and mailing the Notice of Annual Meeting
of Stockholders, this Proxy Statement and the enclosed proxy card will be paid
by the Company. Following the mailing of this Proxy Statement, directors,
officers and regular employees of the Company may solicit proxies by mail,
telephone, telegraph or personal interview. Such persons will receive no
additional compensation for such services. Brokerage houses and other nominees,
fiduciaries and custodians nominally holding Shares of Voting Common Stock of
record will be requested to forward proxy soliciting material to the beneficial
owners of such shares, and will be reimbursed by the Company for their
reasonable charges and expenses in connection therewith. The Company will bear
all expenses incurred in soliciting stockholders.
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The Stock Issuance Proposal and the OBI Merger
Among the matters to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting is approval of the
issuance of the Merger Shares, consisting of up to ______ shares of the
Company's Voting Common Stock and ____ shares of the Company's Non-Voting Common
Stock. The Merger Shares are to be issued under the OBI Merger Agreement
pursuant to which the Company proposes to acquire OBI, which is in the business
of owning or leasing live theatres (currently, three off-Broadway theatres) in
New York City and leasing that space to producers of off- Broadway theatrical
presentations. Adjusting for non-recurring expenses and payments to affiliates
of OBI, OBI had cash flow for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 of
approximately $1.9 million. The OBI Merger Agreement and the issuance of the
Merger Shares is discussed in detail under the heading PROPOSAL NO. 2, PROPOSAL
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF CLASS A NON-VOTING COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B VOTING
COMMON STOCK TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION BY MERGER OF OBI. Certain of the
principal aspects of the OBI Merger Agreement are as follows:
Parties: The Company; its wholly-owned subsidiary Theatres;
OBI; and James J. Cotter and Michael R. Forman, the
sole stockholders of OBI (the "OBI Stockholders").
Mr. Cotter is the Chairman of the Board of the
Company. Through Craig and Reading, Messrs. Cotter
and Forman are principal stockholders of the
Company. See Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management.
The Merger: If the Voting Common Stockholders approve the
issuance of the Merger Shares, OBI will be merged
into Theatres, which will be the surviving
corporation. If the Voting Common Stockholders do
not approve the issuance of the Merger Shares,
Theatres will be merged into OBI, which will be the
surviving corporation.
Consideration: Subject to stockholder approval at the Annual
Meeting, the Company will issue the Merger Shares to
the OBI Shareholders on consummation of the OBI
Merger. The number of Merger Shares was determined
by reference to the average closing price of the
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock and the Class B
Voting Common Stock on the American Stock Exchange
over the 30 trading days preceding the execution of
the OBI Merger Agreement. If stockholders do not
approve the issuance of the Merger Shares, the
Company will pay cash in the amount of $10,000,000,
less certain expenses, on consummation of the OBI
Merger. Each of Messrs. Cotter and Forman own one-
half of OBI and thus, in either case, will receive
one-half of such consideration.
Vote Required: The issuance of the Merger Shares requires approval
of the Voting Common Stockholders under the rules of
the American Stock Exchange, on which the Company's
shares are listed. The affirmative vote of a
majority of the shares of Voting Common Stock voting
on the proposal are required to approve the issuance
of the Merger Shares. Craig and Reading, which
together own approximately 48.97% of the outstanding
Voting Common Stock, have indicated that they will
vote in favor of the issuance of the Merger Shares.
Appraisal and Stockholders will not be entitled to preemptive or
Preemptive Rights: appraisal rights in connection with the issuance of
the Merger Shares.
Recommendation: The Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors,
acting on behalf of the Board of Directors,
recommends stockholders vote FOR the approval of the
issuance of the Merger Shares.
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PROPOSAL NO. 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth the shares of Voting Common Stock
beneficially owned as of the Record Date by (i) each director and nominee, (ii)
each of the Company's most highly compensated executive officers, (iii) all
directors and executive officers as a group, and (iv) each person known to
Citadel to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Voting Common Stock.
Except as noted, the indicated beneficial owner of the shares has sole voting
power and sole investment power with respect to such shares. An asterisk denotes
beneficial ownership of less than 1%.
Amount and Nature
of Beneficial
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Ownership(1) Percent of Class(1)
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James J. Cotter(2)(3)
120 North Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048 653,256 48.97%
S. Craig Tompkins (2)(4) 0 --
Robert M. Loeffler (5) 0 --
William C. Soady (5) 0 --
Alfred Villasenor, Jr. (5) 0 --
Brett Marsh (6) 0 --
Andrzej J. Matyczynski (5)(7) 0 --
Craig (2)(8)
550 South Hope Street, Suite 1825
Los Angeles, CA 90071 653,256 48.97%
Reading (2)
30 South Fifteenth Street, Suite 1300
Philadelphia, PA 19102-4813 422,735 31.69%
Private Management Group (9)
20 Corporate Park, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92606 168,830 12.66%
All directors and executive
officers as a group (7 persons)(10) 653,256 48.97%
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(1) Applicable percentage of ownership is based on 1,333,969 shares of Voting
Common Stock outstanding as of the Record Date together with all options
exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date for such stockholder.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and includes voting and investment
power with respect of shares. Shares subject to options currently
exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date are deemed
outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of the person holding
such options, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage
ownership of any other person.
(2) Mr. Cotter is the Chairman of both Craig Corp and Reading Entertainment and
a principal stockholder of Craig Corp. Mr. Tompkins is a Director and the
President of Craig Corp and the Vice Chairman of Reading Entertainment.
Craig currently owns approximately 78% of the voting power of the
outstanding capital stock of Reading Entertainment. Craig owns 230,521
shares of Voting Common Stock and Reading owns 422,734 shares of Voting
Common Stock. These securities are listed as beneficially owned by Mr.
Cotter and Craig Corp due to the relationships between Mr. Cotter, Craig
Corp and Reading Entertainment. Mr. Cotter and Mr. Tompkins disclaim
beneficial ownership of either the Voting Common Stock or the Non-Voting
Common Stock owned by Craig and Reading, and all of Reading Entertainment
securities held by Craig and the Company.
(3) Mr. Cotter is the beneficial owner of 2,385,142 shares of Craig Corp Common
Stock and 2,021,702 shares of Craig Corp Class A Common Preference Stock,
including 594,940 shares of Craig Corp Common Stock issuable upon the
exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of the
Record Date. Mr. Cotter also is considered the beneficial owner of 617,438
shares of Craig Corp Common Stock and 720,838 shares of Craig Class A
Common Preference Stock owned by Hecco Ventures, a California general
partnership ("Hecco"). Mr. Michael Forman is also a partner in Hecco. Mr.
Cotter is the general partner of a limited partnership, which is the
general partner of Hecco, and accordingly has voting and investment power
with respect to these shares. Mr. Cotter is also the direct beneficial
owner of 336,232 shares of Reading Common Stock, consisting of 6,000 shares
held in a profit sharing plan and 320,232 shares issuable upon the exercise
of outstanding options, ______ of which are subject to options exercisable
within 60 days of the Record Date.
(4) Mr. Tompkins is the beneficial owner of 8,000 shares of Non-Voting Common
Stock held under stock options exercisable within 60 days of the Record
Date. Mr. Tompkins has not been granted options to acquire Voting Common
Stock. Mr. Tompkins is also the beneficial owner of 2,000 shares of Craig
Corp Class A Common Preference Stock held in various retirement accounts
for the benefit of Mr. Tompkins and his wife, and currently exercisable
options to acquire 35,000 shares of Craig Corp Class A Common Preference
Stock. Mr. Tompkins and his wife each own 200 shares of Reading
Entertainment Common Stock in IRA Accounts, and 500 shares of Reading
Entertainment Common Stock are held in a trust for one of Mr. Tompkins'
minor children. Mr. Tompkins disclaims ownership of the shares held by his
wife's IRA Account and his child's trust. Mr. Tompkins also holds options
exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date to acquire ________ shares of
Reading Entertainment Common Stock.
(5) These directors do not have options for Voting Common Stock. Their options
for Non-Voting Common Stock are discussed below at Options Granted Under
the 1999 Plan.
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(6) Mr. Marsh beneficially owns 3,000 shares of Non-Voting Common Stock under
options exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date. Mr. Marsh has not
been granted options to acquire Voting Common Stock.
(7) Mr. Matyczynski beneficially owns no options exercisable within 60 days of
the Record Date to purchase Non-Voting Common Stock or of Craig Corp Class
A Common Preference Stock. Mr. Matyczynski has not been granted options to
acquire Voting Common Stock.
(8) Craig is the controlling stockholder of Reading Entertainment, with
ownership of 5,165,516 shares of Reading Common Stock and 550,000 shares of
Reading Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, collectively representing
approximately 78% of the voting power of Reading Entertainment. The
foregoing shares of Reading Entertainment Common Stock and percentage
voting power exclude 4,489,796 shares that may be acquired upon conversion
of the Reading Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.
(9) Based upon Schedule 13G filed February 2, 2000.
(10) Includes 60,000 shares of Voting Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
Nominees For Election
At the Annual Meeting, Voting Common Stockholders will be asked to vote on
the election of five directors. The five nominees receiving the highest number
of votes at the Annual Meeting will be elected directors of Citadel.
To fill these five board positions, the enclosed proxy, unless indicated to
the contrary, will be voted "FOR" the nominees listed below (the "Board
Nominees") and on the enclosed proxy card. All directors elected at the Annual
Meeting will be elected to one-year terms and will serve until the 2001 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors have been duly
elected and qualified.
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Set forth below is certain information concerning the Board Nominees:
First
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Became
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Name Age Current Occupation Director
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James J. Cotter (2) 62 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of 1986
Citadel, Chairman of the Board of Craig Corp, and
Chairman of the Board of Reading Entertainment
S. Craig Tompkins(2) 49 Vice Chairman of the Board of Citadel, President and 1993
Director of Craig Corp, Vice Chairman of the Board of
Reading Entertainment
Robert M. Loeffler (3) 78 Retired, Director of Public Companies 2000
Director
William C. Soady (1)(3)(4) 57 President of Distribution, Polygram Films 1999
Alfred Villasenor, Jr. 70 President of Unisure Insurance Services, Incorporated 1987
(1)(2)(3)(4)
(1) Member of the Compensation Committee.
(2) Member of the Executive Committee.
(3) Member of the Audit Committee.
(4) Member of the Conflicts Committee.
Mr. Cotter was first elected to the Board in 1986, resigned in 1988, and
was re-elected to the Board in June 1991. He was elected Chairman of the Board
of Citadel in 1992, and Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 1999. Mr.
Cotter is the Chairman and a director of Citadel Agricultural Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Citadel ("CAI"); the Chairman and a member of the Management
Committee of each of the agricultural partnerships interests in which constitute
the principal assets of CAI (the "Agricultural Partnerships"); and the Chairman
and a member of the Management Committee of Big 4 Farming, LLC, an 80%-owned
subsidiary of Citadel. From 1988 through January 1993, Mr. Cotter also served
as the President and a director of Cecelia Packing Corporation (a citrus grower
and packer), a company wholly owned by Mr. Cotter, and is the Managing Director
of Visalia, LLC ("Visalia"), which holds a 20% interest in each of the
Agricultural Partnerships and in Big 4 Farming, LLC. Mr. Cotter has been
Chairman of the Board of Craig Corp since 1988 and a director of that company
since 1985. Mr. Cotter has served as a director of Reading Entertainment
(motion picture exhibition and real estate), since 1990, and as the Chairman of
the Board of Reading Entertainment since 1991. Craig Corp owns approximately
78% of the voting power of the outstanding securities of Reading Entertainment
and the Company owns approximately 5% of the voting power of Reading
Entertainment. Mr. Cotter is also the Executive Vice President and a director of
The Decurion Corporation (motion picture exhibition and real estate). Mr. Cotter
began his association with The Decurion Corporation in 1969. Mr. Cotter has been
the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Townhouse Cinemas Corporation
(motion picture exhibition) since 1987. Mr. Cotter is the General Partner of
James J. Cotter, Ltd., a general partner in Hecco which is involved in
investment activities and a stockholder in Craig Corp. Mr. Cotter was also a
director of Stater Bros., Inc. (retail grocery) between 1987 and September 1997.
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Mr. Tompkins has been a director of the Company since 1993, was elected
Vice Chairman of the Board in July 1994, and as the Secretary/Treasurer and
Principal Accounting Officer of the Company in August 1994. Mr. Tompkins
resigned as principal accounting officer and Treasurer in November 1999, upon
the appointment of Andrzej Matyczynski to serve as the Company's Chief Financial
Officer. Mr. Tompkins was a partner of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher until March 1993,
when he resigned to become President of each of Craig Corp and Reading
Entertainment. Mr. Tompkins has served as a director of each of Craig Corp and
Reading Entertainment since February 1993. In January 1997, Mr. Tompkins
resigned as President of Reading Entertainment upon the appointment of Robert
Smerling to that position and became Vice Chairman of Reading Entertainment.
Mr. Tompkins was elected to the Board of Directors of G&L Realty Corp., a New
York Stock Exchange listed real estate investment trust, in December of 1993,
and currently serves as the Chairman of the Audit and the Strategic Planning
Committees of that REIT. Mr. Tompkins was elected in April 2000 to the Board of
Directors of Fidelity Federal Bank, FSB ("Fidelity"), where he serves on the
Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Tompkins is also President and a
director of CAI, a member of the Management Committee of each of the
Agricultural Partnerships and of Big 4 Farming, LLC, and serves for
administrative convenience as an Assistant Secretary of Visalia, LLC, and Big 4
Ranch, Inc. (a partner with CAI and Visalia, LLC in each of the Agricultural
Partnerships).
Mr. Loeffler has been a director of the Company since March 27, 2000 and a
director of Craig Corp since February 22, 2000. Mr. Loeffler has been a
director of PaineWebber Group, Inc. since 1978. Mr. Loeffler is a retired
attorney and was Of Counsel to the California law firm of Wyman Bautzer Kuchel &
Silbert from 1987 to March 1991. He was Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Northview Corporation from January to December 1987
and a partner in the law firm of Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue until December 1986.
Mr. Loeffler is also a director of Advanced Machine Vision Corp.
Mr. Soady was elected to the Board of Directors of the Company on August
24, 1999. Mr. Soady has been President of Distribution, PolyGram Films since
1997. Mr. Soady has also served as Director of Showscan Entertainment, Inc.
from 1994 to present, the Foundation of Motion Picture Pioneers, Inc. from 1981
to present, the Will Rogers Memorial Fund from 1981 to present and has been a
member of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts & Sciences since 1982.
Mr. Villasenor is the President and the owner of Unisure Insurance
Services, Incorporated, a corporation which has specialized in life, business
life and group health insurance for over 35 years. He is also a general partner
in Playa de Villa, a California real estate commercial center. Mr. Villasenor
is a director of the John Gogian Family Foundation and a director of Richstone
Centers, a non-profit organization. In 1987, Mr. Villasenor was elected to the
Board of Directors of Citadel and Fidelity and served on the Board of Fidelity
until 1994. Mr. Villasenor also served as a director of Gateway Investments,
Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity) from June 22, 1993 until February
24, 1995.
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Compensation of Directors
Other than the Chairman of the Board and Vice Chairman of the Board, directors
who are not officers or employees of the Company receive, for their services as
a director, an annual retainer of $15,000 plus $1,500, if serving as Committee
Chairman, and $800 for each meeting attended in person (or $300 in the case of a
telephonic meeting). The Chairman of the Board receives $45,000 annually. Mr.
Tompkins receives $40,000 annually for his services as an officer and director.
In addition, Ronald I. Simon and Alfred Villasenor received a bonus of $10,000
in November 1999. Effective August 1, 1999, Mr. Cotter was elected to serve as
the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cotter received no compensation in
addition to his director's fees for his service as Chief Executive Officer.
Under the Citadel Holding Corporation 1996 Nonemployee Director Stock Option
Plan (the "1996 Plan"), each director of the Company who was not an employee or
officer of the Company, upon becoming a member of the Board of Directors, would
automatically be granted immediately vested options to purchase a total of
10,000 shares of Common Stock at a formula exercise price. Any option to
purchase a share of Common Stock under the 1996 Plan that had not expired or
otherwise terminated on January 4, 2000 automatically converted into an option
to purchase .8 and .2 shares, respectively, of Non-Voting Common Stock and
Voting Common Stock as a result of the restructure of the Company's capital
stock. On November 19, 1999 the Board of Directors adopted the 1999 Stock Option
Plan of Citadel Holding Corporation (the "1999 Plan") and on April 13, 2000
options were issued to each of Messrs Loeffler, Soady and Villasenor under the
1999 Plan to acquire 20,000 shares of Non-Voting Stock. The options
outstanding to Messrs. Loeffler, Soady and Villasenor under the 1996 Plan were
simultaneously terminated. The only person with options under the 1996 Plan is
former director Ron Simon who currently holds options to purchase 2,000 shares
of Voting Common Stock and 8,000 shares of Non-Voting Common Stock at an
exercise price of $3.00 per share as a result of options granted under the 1996
Plan to acquire 10,000 shares of Common Stock. See discussion below, Options
Granted under the 1999 Plan and Proposal No. 3, Proposal for Approval of 1999
Stock Option Plan of Citadel Holding Corporation.
Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, there were 6 meetings of
the Board of Directors of Citadel. Each of the directors attended at least 75%
of the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the meeting of the Board
Committees held after the election of such individual to the Board or such Board
Committee.
Citadel currently has standing Audit, Executive, Conflicts and Compensation
Committees. The Board of Directors does not have a nominating committee.
The members of the Audit Committee are Robert M. Loeffler, William C.
Soady, and Alfred Villasenor, Jr. During 1999, the Audit Committee held one
meeting. On May 23, 2000 the Board adopted a new Audit Committee Charter
("Charter"), which requires the Committee to meet at least four times annually
and at least once separately with the independent auditors and management. The
Board of Directors included additional provisions in the new Charter to
strengthen the Audit Committee's function of overseeing the quality and
integrity of the accounting, audit, internal control and financial reporting
policies and practices of the Company. The Charter includes professional
criteria for the members of the Audit Committee and empowers the Audit Committee
to investigate any matter for which it has oversight authority. The Audit
Committee, among other things, makes recommendations to
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the Board concerning the engagement of the Company's independent auditors;
monitors and reviews the performance of the Company's independent auditors;
reviews with management and the independent auditors the Company's financial
statements, including the matters required for discussion under Statement of
Auditing Standards No. 61; monitors the adequacy of the Company's operating and
internal controls; discusses with management legal matters that may have a
material impact on the Company's financial statements; and issues an annual
report to be included in the Company's proxy statement as required by the rules
of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The members of the Executive Committee are James J. Cotter, William C.
Soady and S. Craig Tompkins. The Executive Committee exercises the authority of
the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the
Company between meetings of the Board of Directors.
The members of the Conflicts Committee are William C. Soady and Alfred
Villasenor, Jr. The Conflicts Committee was chartered to consider and make
recommendations with respect to all matters as to which one or more directors
may have conflicts of interest.
The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of William C. Soady and
Alfred Villasenor, Jr. The Compensation Committee is responsible for
recommending to the Board of Directors remuneration for executive officers of
Citadel. It is currently Citadel's policy that directors who are executive
officers and whose compensation is at issue are not involved in the discussion
of, or voting on, such compensation.
Vote Required: Recommendation of the Board of Directors
The five nominees receiving the greatest number of votes present in person or
by proxy at the Annual Meeting will be elected to the Citadel Board of
Directors. Craig and Reading have advised Citadel that they intend to vote
653,256 shares, representing approximately 48.97% of the outstanding Voting
Common Stock, in favor of the election of the Board Nominees.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR EACH OF THE BOARD NOMINEES
LISTED ABOVE.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Executive Officers
The names of the executive officers of Citadel, other than James J. Cotter
and S. Craig Tompkins, nominees for director, together with certain information
regarding such executive officers, is as follows:
Name Age Title
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Andrzej Matyczynski 48 Chief Financial Officer
Brett Marsh 52 Vice President of Real Estate
Andrzej Matyczynski became Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective
November 19, 1999. On that date, Mr. Matyczynski became the Chief
Administrative Officer of Reading Entertainment, and the Chief Financial Officer
of Craig Corp. On June 2, 2000, Mr. Matyczynski also was appointed the Chief
Financial Officer of Reading Entertainment. Prior to joining the Company, Mr.
Matyczynski was associated with Beckman Coulter and its predecessors for more
than the past twenty years and also served as a director for certain Beckman
Coulter subsidiaries.
Brett Marsh has been with the Company since 1993 and is responsible for the
real estate activities of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Marsh
was the Senior Vice President of Burton Property Trust, Inc., the U.S. real
estate subsidiary of The Burton Group PLC. In this position, Mr. Marsh was
responsible for the real estate portfolio of that company.
Summary Compensation Table
The names of the executive officers of Citadel are as listed below in the
summary compensation table that sets forth the compensation earned for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997 by each of the most highly compensated
executive officers of the Company.
Long Term
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Annual Compensation Compensation
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Securities
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Underlying
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Other Stock
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Annual Options All Other
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Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation(1) Granted Compensation
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James J. Cotter 1999 -- -- $45,000 -- --
President and 1998 -- -- $45,000 -- --
Chief Executive Officer 1997 -- -- $45,000 -- --
Steve Wesson 1999 $190,700 $29,200 (1) (3) --
President and 1998 $200,000 $50,000 (1) -- --
Chief Executive Officer 1997 $185,000 $80,000 (1) (2) --
S. Craig Tompkins 1999 -- -- $40,000 --
Secretary/Treasurer and 1998 -- -- $40,000 --
Vice Chairman of the Board 1997 -- -- $40,000 --
Andrzej Matyczynski (4) 1999 -- -- (1) --
Chief Financial Officer
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Brett Marsh 1999 $162,500 -- (1) -- --
Director of Real Estate 1998 $152,500 -- (1) -- --
1997 $150,000 $30,000 (1) (2) --
(1) Excludes perquisites if the aggregate amount thereof is less than $50,000,
or 10% of salary plus bonus, whichever is less.
(2) During 1997, Mr. Wesson and Mr. Marsh, who provide services to Reading
pursuant to a consulting agreement between Citadel and Reading, were named
officers of a wholly owned subsidiary of Reading. Mr. Wesson and Mr. Marsh
received an option to acquire 20,000 and 10,000 shares, respectively, of
Reading Common Stock at an exercise price of $12.875 per share. The Reading
options held by Mr. Wesson expired in August 1999. On December 31, 1999,
such shares closed at $5.75 per share.
(3) Mr. Wesson resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer effective
August 1, 1999 and served as a consultant to the Company through July 31,
2000. In September 1999, the Company purchased Mr. Wesson's Citadel options
for a cash payment of approximately $66,000.
(4) Mr. Matyczynski was named the Chief Financial Officer of Citadel
effectively November 15, 1999. Mr. Matyczynski's compensation for the year
ending December 31, 1999 did not exceed $100,000 in aggregate.
Option/SAR Grants In Last Fiscal Year
As of December 31, 1999, there were no options outstanding to officers.
See discussion below, however, Options Granted under the 1999 Plan under
Proposal No. 3, Proposal for Approval of 1999 Stock Option Plan of Citadel
Holding Corporation.
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Employment Contracts and Change in Control Agreements
Citadel and Steve Wesson entered into an Executive Employment Agreement,
effective as of August 4, 1994 (the "Employment Agreement"). The Employment
Agreement was terminated in July 1999.
On June 27, 1990, the Board authorized Citadel to enter into indemnity
agreements with its then current as well as future directors and officers. Since
that time, Citadel's officers and directors have entered such agreements. Under
these agreements, Citadel agrees to indemnify its officers and directors against
all expenses, liabilities and losses incurred in connection with any threatened,
pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil or criminal,
administrative or investigative, to which any such officer or director is a
party or is threatened to be made a party, in any manner, based upon, arising
from, relating to or by reason of the fact that he is, was, shall be or shall
have been an officer or director, employee, agent or fiduciary of Citadel. Each
of the current Citadel directors has entered into an indemnity agreement with
Citadel. Similar agreements also exist between Citadel's subsidiaries and the
officers and directors of such subsidiaries.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act") requires the Company's officers, directors and persons who own
more than 10% of the Company's Common Stock to file reports on ownership and
changes in ownership with the SEC. The Securities Exchange Commission (the
"SEC") rules also require such reporting persons to furnish the Company with a
copy of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on a review of the copies of the forms which the Company
received and written representations from certain reporting persons, the Company
believes that, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, all filing
requirements applicable to its reporting persons were complied with.
Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation
The report of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors with
respect to executive compensation shall not be deemed incorporated by reference
by any general statement incorporating by reference this Proxy Statement into
any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"), or under the Exchange Act, except to the extent that Citadel specifically
incorporates this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed
filed under such Acts.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 was composed of James J. Cotter and Alfred
Villasenor, Jr. In light of the appointment of Mr. Cotter as the Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, and the fact that Mr. Cotter's daughter Ellen
Cotter was appointed as the Vice President of City Cinemas and that Mr. Cotter's
daughter Margaret Cotter will become the President of Theatres upon the
completion the OBI Merger, Mr. Cotter resigned as a member of the Compensation
Committee on July 20, 2000 and was replaced by Mr. William Soady.
The Compensation Committee is principally responsible for reviewing the
performance of, and determining the compensation for the executive officers of
the Company. The Company's executive compensation program is designed to
attract and retain talented executives and motivate them to achieve the business
objectives of the Company that the Board of Directors believes will enhance
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value.
The Company's current compensation strategy is to supplement the executive
officer's base level compensation with periodic cash bonuses in recognition of
individual performance, and from time-to-time, grant stock options designed to
link the executives' long-term compensation to appreciation in stockholder
value. Specific components of the compensation of executive officers are as
follows:
Base Salary: The base salary of Mr. Wesson, as the Chief Executive Officer
of the Company, with respect to 1999 was set in accordance with his Employment
Agreement. The compensation of the remainder of the Company's officers is
consistent with prior periods, except that the compensation paid to Brett Marsh
was increased to $170,000 per year to reflect his increased duties and
responsibilities following the resignation of Mr. Wesson. It is anticipated
that in the event the base salaries of other executive officers are to be set,
such base salaries will be established upon a general review by the Compensation
Committee of comparable compensation for positions requiring similar skills and
capabilities and will reflect the performance of the officer in fulfilling his
or her duties. Base salary does not directly reflect the financial performance
of the Company.
Bonus: The Company may award officers an annual bonus in an amount to be
determined by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee will
consider such factors as it deems appropriate in determining such bonuses. As
previously discussed, the Employment Agreement of Citadel's former Chief
Executive Officer provided for a minimum annual bonus of $50,000. In 1999, the
Company paid a prorata portion of the minimum annual bonus. Mr. Marsh was paid
a bonus of $25,000 with respect to his work on the sale of the Company's
property in Phoenix, Arizona and the refinancing of the Company's building in
Glendale, California, which collectively produced net proceeds of approximately
$20,358,000 to the Company.
James J. Cotter
Alfred Villasenor, Jr.
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Performance Graph
The following line graph below shall not be deemed incorporated by
reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Proxy
Statement into any filing under the Exchange Act, except to the extent Citadel
specifically incorporates this information by reference, and shall not otherwise
be deemed filed under the Exchange Act.
The following line graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return
on Common Stock from December 31, 1994 through December 31, 1999 against the
cumulative total return of the Center for Research in Securities Prices ("CRSP")
Total Return Index for the (i) New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")/ American Stock
Exchange ("AMEX")/ NASDAQ Stock Market Index (U.S. companies) and (ii) the
cumulative total return of the Company's current peer group, the CSRP Total
Return Index for NYSE/AMEX/NASDAQ Companies in the SIC Group Code 6510-6519 (US
Companies) (Real Estate Operators (Except Developers) and Lessors). Peer group
returns have been weighted by the market capitalization of the individual peers.
The graph assumes a $100 dollar investment on December 31, 1994 and reinvestment
of all dividends on a daily basis.
COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
AMONG CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION,
NYSE/AMEX/NASDAQ STOCK MARKET AND NYSE/AMEX/NASDAQ STOCKS
PERFORMANCE GRAPH APPEARS HERE
NYSE/
AMEX/ NYSE/
CITADEL NASDAQ AMEX
Measurement Period HOLDING STOCK NASDAQ
(Fiscal Year Covered) CORPORATION MARKET STOCKS
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Measurement Pt-12/1994 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
FYE 12/1995 $ 95.0 $136.3 $128.3
FYE 12/1996 $110.0 $165.3 $147.7
FYE 12/1997 $170.0 $216.4 $159.8
FYE 12/1998 $157.5 $267.1 $156.9
FYE 12/1999 $137.5 $330.4 $146.6
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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
Mr. Cotter is the Chairman of the Board of Craig Corp and Reading
Entertainment. Mr. Cotter was until July 20, 2000 a member of the Compensation
Committee of the Company. Mr. Tompkins is President of Craig Corp and a Director
of Craig Corp and Reading Entertainment.
Certain Transactions
Reading Preferred Stock Investment Transaction
In October 1996, Citadel and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Citadel
Acquisition Corp., Inc. ("CAC"), closed a transaction with Craig Corp and
Reading Entertainment pursuant to which CAC contributed cash in the amount of $7
million to Reading Entertainment in exchange for (i) 70,000 shares of Series A
Preferred Stock of Reading Entertainment, (ii) the granting to Citadel of an
option, exercisable at any time until 30 days after Reading Entertainment files
its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, to exchange
all or substantially all of its assets for shares of Reading Entertainment
Common Stock, subject to certain contractual limitations and (iii) the granting
of certain demand and piggy-back registration rights with respect to Reading
Entertainment Common Stock received on the conversion of the Series A Preferred
Stock or on such asset exchange. During 1999, 1998 and 1997, Citadel received
dividend income of $455,000 per annum from Reading Entertainment with respect to
Reading Entertainment Series A Preferred Stock.
Certain G&A Sharing Transactions with Craig and Reading
Commencing August 1995, Citadel began renting corporate office space from
Craig on a month-to-month basis and engaged Craig to provide Citadel with
certain administrative services. During fiscal 1999, $96,000 was paid to Craig
for such rent and services. In additional, Citadel provided real estate
consulting services to Reading during fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, for which
Citadel was paid $215,000, $398,000 and $240,000, respectively.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Craig Corp and Reading
Entertainment to consolidate, beginning August 1, 2000, all of the general,
administrative and real estate functions of the Company, Craig and Reading at
Craig, and to thereafter allocate the costs of those services among the
individual companies on a fair and equitable basis, to be determined from time
to time by the Conflicts and Compensation Committees of Citadel, Craig Corp and
Reading Entertainment. Upon the implementation of this agreement, there will no
longer be separate charges as between the Company, Craig and Reading for rent,
the provisions of administrative services and/or the provisions of real estate
consulting services. Further, it is intended that all employees of the Company,
Craig and Reading located in the United States will be permitted to share in a
common set of retirement and health benefit plans.
Issuance of Common Stock to Craig for a Note Receivable
On April 11, 1997, Craig exercised its warrant to purchase 666,000 shares
of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share or $1.998
million. Such exercise was consummated by delivery by Craig of its secured
promissory note (the "Craig Secured Note") in the amount of $1.998 million,
secured by 500,000 shares of Reading Entertainment Common Stock owned by Craig.
Interest is payable quarterly in arrears at the prime rate (amounting to 7.75%
at December 31, 1998) computed on a 360-day year. Principal and accrued but
unpaid interest are due upon the earlier of April 11, 2002 or 120
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days following the Company's written demand for payment. The Craig Secured Note
may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at any time by Craig without penalty or
premium. During 1999, 1998 and 1997, Craig paid interest to Citadel of
approximately $183,000, $165,000 and $125,000, respectively, pursuant to the
terms of the Craig Secured Note.
Agricultural Activities
In 1997, the Company entered into a series of transactions which resulted
in the acquisition by the Company of (i) a 40% equity interest in each of the
three Agricultural Partnerships formed to acquire from the Prudential Insurance
Company of America ("Prudential") approximately 1,600 acres of agricultural land
located in the Central Valley of California (the "Big 4 Properties"), and (ii)
an 80% equity interest in a newly-formed farm operating company, Big 4 Farming,
LLC ("Farming"), created to farm the Big 4 Properties for the Agricultural
Partnerships. The Big 4 Properties were acquired for a total purchase price of
$6.75 million plus reimbursement of certain cultural costs through the closing
(which cultural costs amounted to approximately $831,000). The acquisition was
financed by a ten-year purchase-money mortgage loan from Prudential in the
amount of $4.05 million (the "Prudential Loan") and by drawdowns in the amount
of $831,000 under a $1.2 million crop finance line of credit from the Company to
the Agricultural Partnerships (the "Crop Financing"). The Prudential Loan bears
interest at 7.70%, provides for quarterly payment of interest, and provided
certain levels of capital investment are achieved, calls for principal
amortization payments of $200,000 per year commencing January 2002. The Crop
Financing accrues interest, payable quarterly, at the rate of prime plus 100
basis points, and was due and payable in August 1998. Upon the expiration of
the Crop Financing, the Company increased the line of credit to $1,850,000 for
an additional twelve months under the same terms and conditions. In December
1998, the Agricultural Partnerships suffered a devastating freeze, which
resulted in a loss of substantially all of its 1998-1999 corp. As a consequence
of the freeze, the Agricultural Partnerships have no funds, other than partner
contributions with which to repay the drawdowns on the Line of Credit.
Furthermore, the Agricultural Partnerships generally have no source of funding,
other than their partners, for the cultural expenses needed for production of
the 1999-2000 crops, as well as the funding of a crop-planting program on the
undeveloped acreage. In addition to the $1,850,000 line of credit, it is
estimated that the Agricultural Partnerships will need additional cash in the
amount of $1,500,000 in order to cover cultural costs for their 1999-2000 crop
year and approximately $125,000 in order to complete the planting program
through the end of the year. In addition, during 1999 the Company agreed to
guarantee the obligations of the Agricultural Partnerships under certain
equipment leases, up to $220,000. Big 4 Ranch, Inc. ("BRI"), which was spun off
to the Company's stockholders in December 1997, has no funds with which to make
contributions to the Agricultural Partnerships. Subsequent to year end, the
Company and Visalia have continued to fund, on an 80/20 basis, (i) the
Agricultural Partnerships' operating and crop costs and (ii) the cost of the new
trees to be used in the planting program.
Although the Big 4 Properties produced substantial orange crops for the
1999-2000 season, market conditions were unfavorable, resulting in a loss on
operations. It is projected that the crops produced by Big 4 Properties will
not produce sufficient cash flow to cover the costs of producing the 2000-2001
crop. All capital improvements scheduled for 2000 have been cancelled. The
only source of working capital for the Agricultural Partnerships continues to be
the Company and Visalia. The Company is currently reviewing the commercial
viability of its ongoing involvement with the Big 4 Properties and the
Agricultural Partnerships.
Each of the Agricultural Partnerships has three partners: CAI, which has a
40% interest in each of the partnerships; BRI, which although formed as a wholly
owned subsidiary of Citadel, was spun-off
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to the shareholders of Citadel following the formation of the partnerships and
prior to the acquisition of the Big 4 Properties, and Visalia, a limited
liability company owned 1% by Mr. Cotter and 99% by certain members of his
family. Farming is owned 80% by the Company and 20% by Visalia. BRI was
initially capitalized with $1.2 million from Citadel and, in addition, has a
three-year $200,000 line of credit from Citadel, providing for interest at prime
plus 200 basis points. No drawdowns have been made to date under this line of
credit.
Craig and Reading, as stockholders of Citadel, received BRI shares in the
spin-off in proportion to their interests in Citadel. During 1998, Craig and
Reading purchased additional shares in BRI, increasing their ownership to
approximately 49%. In addition, during 1998, Cecelia Packing, owned by Mr.
Cotter, and a trust for the benefit of one of Mr. Tompkin's children, each
acquired from a single seller shares representing an additional 1.6% of the
outstanding shares of BRI, or 3.2% of such shares in the aggregate.
Certain Management Overlaps
Mr. James J. Cotter is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, the Chairman of each CAI, Craig Corp and Reading Entertainment, and is
also Chairman of the management committees of Farming and of each of the
Agricultural Partnerships. Mr. Tompkins is the Vice Chairman and a Director of
each of Citadel and Reading Entertainment, the President and a Director of Craig
Corp, the President of CAI and a member of the management committees of Farming
and of each of the Agricultural Partnerships. As an administrative convenience,
Mr. Tompkins also serves as an assistant secretary of BRI and Visalia, for which
he receives no compensation. Mr. Edward Kane, a director of Reading
Entertainment until December 1999, served as Chairman and President of BRI and a
member of the Management Committee of each of the Agricultural Partnerships
until October 1998, at which time he was succeeded by Mr. Gerard Laheney, a
Director of Craig Corp. Mr. William Gould, a Director of Craig Corp, is also a
Director of BRI. Ms. Margaret Cotter, a Director of Craig, the daughter of
James J. Cotter, a limited partner in Hecco and a member in Visalia is also the
Secretary, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer and a Director of BRI, a
member of Visalia, the Vice President of Cecelia, the Vice President of Union
Square Management, Inc. and the President of Theatres. During 1999, Mr. Gould,
Ms. Cotter and Mr. Laheney received no compensation for such service to BRI.
Ms. Ellen Cotter is the Vice President Business Affairs of Craig Corp and
Reading Entertainment, the daughter of James J. Cotter, a limited partner in
Hecco, a member in Visalia, the Secretary and Treasurer of CAI, the Vice-
President Business Affairs of Citadel Cinemas, Inc. and the Acting President of
Reading Entertainment Australia, Pty, Ltd. Mr. Andrzej Matyczynski is the
Chief Financial Officer of Citadel and Craig Corp, and the Chief Administrative
Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Reading Entertainment.
Citadel owns stock representing a 15% interest in Gish Biomedical, Inc., a
publicly traded company whose securities are quoted on the NASDAQ National
Market ("Gish"). The stock was acquired principally between March and July
1999. On September 15, 1999, James J. Cotter Jr., the son of James J. Cotter,
was elected to the Board of Directors of Gish. The Directors of Gish currently
serve without compensation.
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Sutton Hill Transactions
In December 1998, Reading Entertainment, a principal stockholder of the
Company, James J. Cotter, the Chairman of the Board of the Company, Craig Corp
and Reading Entertainment, and Michael R. Forman entered into an Agreement in
Principle (the "Reading Agreement in Principle") providing for a series of
transactions which contemplated Reading Entertainment leasing or acquiring
various cinemas and live theatre properties held by entities owned by Messrs.
Cotter and Forman. Through their interests in Craig Corp, Messrs. Cotter and
Forman are principal stockholders of both Reading and the Company. See Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. In July 2000, the
Company and Reading Entertainment entered into an agreement in which Reading
Entertainment assigned its rights, and the Company assumed Reading
Entertainment's obligations, under the Reading Agreement in Principle, subject
to certain modifications agreed to by Messrs. Cotter and Forman. Under that
assignment, the Company reimbursed Reading Entertainment for a deposit of
$1,000,000 Reading Entertainment had made under the Reading Agreement in
Principle.
The modified Reading Agreement in Principle provided for the Company to
sublease, from Sutton Hill Associates ("Sutton Hill," a partnership owned
equally by Messrs. Cotter and Forman) or a subsidiary, and operate four cinemas,
and manage three other cinemas then managed by City Cinemas Corporation (a
company also owned by Messrs. Cotter and Forman), all of which are located in
Manhattan and which together are known as the "City Cinemas circuit." The
Reading Agreement in Principle also provided for the OBI Merger and certain
other transactions, as described below.
Pursuant to the modified Reading Agreement in Principle, on July __, 2000,
a subsidiary of the Company and Sutton Hill Capital, L.L.C. ("SHC"), a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Sutton Hill, entered into an operating sublease (the
"Operating Lease"). Under the Operating Lease, the Company has subleased from
SHC four Manhattan theatres (the "City Cinemas Theatres"), for a term of ten
years at an annual rent of $3,217,500, subject to certain cost-of-living and
other adjustments. In addition, the Company is responsible for the rent and
other payments due under the underlying leases, which currently aggregate
approximately $990,000 per year (including $330,000 payable to affiliates of Mr.
Forman). At the end of the initial ten-year term, the Company has options to
either purchase the underlying leases for the City Cinemas Theatres, for a cash
purchase price of $44 million, or renew the Operating Lease at the then fair
market rental. The Company has paid $5,000,000 in cash in consideration of the
option, which will be a credit against the purchase price if the option is
exercised. In addition, if the Company exercises the purchase option, the
Company will also have the option to purchase from an affiliate of Mr. Forman,
for an additional $4,000,000 in cash, the fee interests underlying two of the
City Cinemas Theatres.
In connection with the Operating Lease, the Company and City Cinemas
entered into agreements for the Company to act as submanager for three cinemas
for which City Cinemas is the manager. Also, City Cinemas assigned to the
Company management agreements, between Reading Entertainment and City Cinemas,
under which City Cinemas managed the Angelika Film Center & Cafe and certain
other theatres controlled by Reading Entertainment.
Also on July __, 2000, the Company purchased from Messrs. Cotter and Forman
a one-sixth interest in Angelika Film Centers, LLC ("AFC"), which owns and
operates the Angelika Film Center Cafe. In payment for that interest, the
Company issued notes in the aggregate principal amount of $4,500,000, which bear
interest at the rate of 8.25%, payable quarterly, and mature two years from
issuance.
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Also on July __, 2000, the Company and SHC entered into a credit facility
(the "SHC Credit Facility"), under which SHC may borrow up to $28,000,000 from
the Company. Borrowings under the SHC Credit Facility will bear interest at the
rate of 8.25% (subject to certain adjustments), payable quarterly, and will
mature on December 1, 2010 or, if earlier, the closing of the Company's purchase
of the leases for the City Cinemas Theatres on exercise of its purchase option
under the Operating Lease. The Company is not obligated to make such loans
prior to July __, 2007, although the Company has certain options to accelerate
that date. The indebtedness under the SHC Credit Facility will be secured by a
pledge of the membership interests in SHC and will be subordinate to $11 million
of indebtedness of SHC to an affiliate of Mr. Forman.
The Operating Lease, the AFC purchase agreement, the SHC Credit Facility,
the OBI Merger, and related matters (collectively, the "Sutton Hill
Transactions") were negotiated and approved by the Conflicts Committee, which
received an opinion of its financial advisor as to fairness of the Sutton Hill
Transactions to the Company and its stockholders.
See PROPOSAL NO. 2, PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF CLASS A NON-
VOTING COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B VOTING COMMON STOCK TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION
BY MERGER OF OBI for a description of the OBI Merger, which was also
contemplated by the Reading Agreement in Principle.
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PROPOSAL NO. 2
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PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF
CLASS A NON-VOTING COMMON STOCK AND
CLASS B VOTING COMMON STOCK TO COMPLETE
THE ACQUISITION BY MERGER OF OBI
General
Under the OBI Merger Agreement, the Company proposes to acquire OBI via the
OBI Merger. OBI is owned equally by James J. Cotter, the Chairman of the Board
of Citadel, and Michael R. Forman. See Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management and Certain Transactions. In the OBI Merger, subject to
stockholder approval, the Company will issue an aggregate of up to ___________
shares of Voting Common Stock and __________ shares of Non-Voting Common Stock
to Messrs. Cotter and Forman. The number of shares to be issued was determined
by reference to the closing price of such shares over the 30 trading days
preceding the execution of the OBI Merger Agreement. Stockholder approval of
the issuance of the Merger Shares is not a condition to the consummation of the
OBI Merger. If the approval of the Voting Common Stockholders is not obtained,
then (subject to the satisfaction of the other closing conditions set out in the
OBI Merger Agreement) the OBI Merger will be consummated with the payment by the
Company of approximately $10,000,000 cash.
The OBI Merger is a part of a series of transactions which included the
leasing by the Company of four Manhattan cinemas, the Company's acquisition of a
one-sixth membership interest in the company which owns the Angelika Film Center
& Cafe in Manhattan, the issuance by the Company of the SHC Credit Facility
under which the Company has agreed to lend to SHC up to $28,000,000, and the
acquisition by the Company of certain cinema management agreements and related
rights. These transactions are collectively referred to with the OBI Merger in
this Proxy Statement as the "Sutton Hill Transactions" and are described in more
detail under the heading Certain Transactions, above.
Vote Required
The Company is submitting the issuance of the Merger Shares under the OBI
Merger Agreement for approval of the Voting Common Stockholders in accordance
with the rules of the American Stock Exchange, which, among other things,
generally require stockholder approval of a transaction or series of
transactions which involve the acquisition of assets by the Company and the
present or potential issuance of shares having in excess of 20% of the voting
power of the shares outstanding prior to such transactions, or more than 5% if
an officer, director or substantial stockholder has a 5% or greater interest in
the assets to be so acquired. The Merger Shares, if issued, will represent
approximately 47% of the shares outstanding immediately prior to the OBI Merger.
Approval of the Stock Issuance Proposal requires the affirmative vote of a
majority of the votes cast by the holders of the Voting Common Stock. Craig and
Reading, which together hold approximately 48.97% of the outstanding shares of
Voting Common Stock, have indicated that they intend to vote all of the shares
of Voting Common Stock held by them in favor of approval of the issuance of the
Merger Shares.
THE CONFLICTS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, ACTING ON
BEHALF OF THE BOARD, RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF
THE MERGER SHARES.
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OBI
Business of OBI. OBI is in the business of owning or leasing off-Broadway
style theatres in New York City and leasing that space to producers of off-
Broadway theatrical presentations. OBI owns two live theatres in New York City,
the Orpheum and Minetta Lane Theatres, and leases a third live theatre, the
Union Square Theatre (collectively, the "OBI Theatres"). OBI has a right of
first refusal to buy the property in which the Union Square Theatre is located,
and the landlord has informed OBI that it is currently marketing that property
for sale. The Company will consider exercising this right of first refusal if
the price for the property is commercially reasonable. OBI's address is 120
North Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, California 9048, telephone (310) 657-8420.
Attached as Exhibit B are financial statements of OBI as of and for the two
years ended December 31, 1999 and the three month period ended March 31, 2000.
Financial statements of OBI are available for only two years because OBI was
formed in 1998. Prior to OBI's formation, the three theatres that are now
operated by OBI were operated by different entities.
Relationships between the Company and OBI. OBI is owned equally by Messrs.
Cotter and Forman. Mr. Cotter, through his beneficial ownership of Craig Corp
securities, may be deemed to be the controlling stockholder of Citadel. See
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management above. Ms.
Margaret Cotter, the daughter of James J. Cotter and a member of the Board of
Directors of Craig Corp, is the President of OBI and the Vice President of Union
Square Management, Inc., which provides live theatre management service to
Reading and which, until November 1999, also provided live theatre management
services to OBI. Ms. Cotter has been appointed President of Theatres, and will
continue as the President of the Company's live theatre business after the OBI
Merger. See also Certain Transactions for information concerning other
transactions among the Company, Messrs. Cotter and Forman, and their affiliates.
Background of the OBI Merger Agreement
The Company and its Development as a Real Estate Based Company. The
Company was formed in 1983 to serve as the holding company for a federally-
chartered Southern California-based savings and loan association, Fidelity
Federal Bank, FSB. That association was recapitalized in 1994, resulting in a
dilution of the Company's interest from 100% to approximately 16%. After the
recapitalization, the Company sold substantially all of its remaining interest
in the association and focused its attention principally upon the resolution of
a number of contingencies related to its historic ownership and control of the
association, the management of its remaining real estate portfolio, and
providing real estate consulting services to its affiliates. More recently, the
Company has directed its attention at acquiring and operating businesses with a
substantial real estate component, such as the acquisition and operation of
certain agricultural properties and the real estate based sector of the
entertainment industry. The Company made its first investment in the cinema
industry in 1996, with its purchase of shares of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock of Reading Entertainment. For approximately the past five years, the
Company has been actively involved as a real estate consultant in the site
selection and development of Reading's various cinema properties.
The Company believes that, although the cinema industry in the United
States generally may be currently distressed and significantly less popular with
Wall Street than it was just a few years ago, there are potentially good
opportunities in this industry and in the live theatre business to acquire what
are essentially real estate based assets at attractive cash flow multiples. The
Company believes that the OBI Merger and the other Sutton Hill Transactions are
examples of such opportunities.
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Incorporated by reference in this Proxy Statement is the following
information included in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December
31, 1999, which accompanies this Proxy Statement:
. the Company's financial statements and supplementary financial data for the
three years ended December 31, 1999,
. management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations for those years,
. information regarding changes in and disagreements with accountants, and
. information regarding market risk.
Further information regarding such matters for the three month periods
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is included in the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2000, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit C.
History of the Transaction; Involvement with Reading Entertainment;
Conflicts Committee Proceedings. In the second quarter of 1998, Messrs. Cotter
and Forman, through their partnership Sutton Hill and its affiliates
(collectively, the "Sutton Hill Group"), and Reading Entertainment began
discussions concerning the transfer of the City Cinemas Theatres to Reading
Entertainment and the merger of OBI and a subsidiary of Reading Entertainment.
As a result of those discussions, Reading Entertainment and Messrs. Cotter and
Forman entered into the Reading Agreement in Principle in December 1998.
The Reading Agreement in Principle provided for Reading Entertainment to
(i) acquire OBI, the one-sixth interest in Angelika Film Centers, LLC held by
Sutton Hill, and certain cinema management rights, (ii) lease, with an option to
purchase, the City Cinemas Theatres, and (iii) commit to loan to a Sutton Hill
affiliate up to $28,000,000. Substantially all of the documentation needed to
complete the transactions was completed and oral advice as to fairness was given
to Reading by mid 1999. However, as 1999 progressed, it became clear to Reading
that it was more prudent for Reading to focus its efforts on the continued
development and operation of its cinemas and real estate assets in Australia and
New Zealand than to invest further capital in the expansion of its domestic and
Puerto Rican operations. As a result, in mid 1999, Reading Entertainment began
to explore various alternative transactions for the disposition of its domestic
cinema assets, including its rights and obligations under the Reading Agreement
in Principle. During this time period, the Company advised Reading that it had
an interest in possibly acquiring such assets, or entering into a joint venture
with respect to such assets with Reading. The Company was generally familiar
with these assets due to the overlapping management of Reading and the Company.
In the second quarter of 1999, Reading began discussions with National Auto
Credit ("NAC") concerning the possible acquisition by NAC of an interest in AFC
and, potentially, of the entirety of Reading's domestic cinema assets. These
negotiations ultimately resulted in an oral agreement between Reading and NAC in
August 1999 pursuant to which
. Reading agreed to sell and NAC agreed to purchase a 50% interest in AFC
at a purchase price of $13.5 million, and
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. Reading granted to NAC the right to acquire Reading's remaining
domestic cinema assets, subject to the right of the Company, at its
sole election, to participate in such transaction as a 50/50 joint
venturer with NAC.
While Reading kept the Company informed as to the progress of the
negotiations with NAC, the Company was not directly involved in those
negotiations. The Company's management determined that it would not be in the
best interest of the Company to incur any cost and expense in connection with
any such possible transaction, until the terms between Reading and NAC were
fixed and fully documented.
Subsequent to the oral agreement between NAC and Reading, a group of NAC's
stockholders led by Sam Frankino purported to take action by written consent to
increase the number of directors on the NAC Board of Directors, to fill those
vacancies with nominees of the group, and thereby to take control of the NAC
Board of Directors. This action was disputed by the incumbent directors, and
litigation followed to resolve the composition of the Board of Directors of NAC.
Since an oral agreement had been reached before the purported action by written
consent, Reading and NAC continued with the preparation of the definitive
documentation needed to close the purchase and sale of the AFC interest and the
granting of the option during the pendency of that litigation. That
documentation was completed in October, 1999. However, upon completion of the
documentation, NAC declined to execute the documents prepared by its counsel and
approved by its management, and advised Reading, for the first time, that it had
been advised by counsel that it was under no legally enforceable obligation to
execute the definitive documentation or to proceed with the transaction,
whereupon Reading called a default. Thereafter, on November 5, 1999 the Delaware
Chancery Court ruled in favor of Mr. Frankino and his group, and a new board
majority was seated at NAC. The new NAC Board majority elected a new chairman
and chief executive officer. Discussions between representatives of Reading and
this new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer were not productive, during 1999,
in resolving the conflict between NAC and Reading as to the status of the
agreements between NAC and Reading.
In October 1999, management discussed with the Company's Board of Directors
the benefits and detriments to the Company of acquiring Reading's domestic
cinema business, even in the absence of participation by NAC. Management noted
that this would ultimately be an issue for the Conflicts Committee to review and
determine, but undertook to work on such a proposal as a back-up to the possible
transaction with NAC. In November 1999, following further discussion between
management and the Board of Directors concerning a possible acquisition by the
Company of Reading's domestic cinema assets, it was determined that such a
transaction appeared sufficiently attractive to the Company to merit the
commencement by the Conflicts Committee of efforts to identify and retain
advisors to assist it in the review and negotiation of any such transaction.
Thereafter, on January 6, 2000 Mr. Tompkins met with the Conflicts
Committee and briefed the members of the committee on a variety of matters,
including the following:
. The status of the transaction between Reading and NAC;
. The reasons for Reading's decision to focus its activities and capital
on the further development of its Australia and New Zealand based
operations, and to not invest further capital in the development of a
domestic cinema circuit;
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. The benefits and detriments to the Company of the acquisition of some
or all of the Reading domestic cinema assets (including the rights and
obligations of Reading under the Reading Agreement in Principle);
. The possible ways in which the transactions set out in the Reading
Agreement in Principle might be modified so as to be more attractive to
the Company than the transactions then set out in that document
(including the possibility that any funding under the SHC Credit
Facility might be deferred from 18 months to seven years following the
closing);
. The interests of Messrs. Cotter and Forman with respect to the
transactions contemplated by the Reading Agreement in Principle, and
the conflicts of interest created by the fact that the transactions
being considered would put the Company in a position potentially
adverse to that of Messrs. Cotter and Forman and Reading and Craig; and
. Certain procedures which should be considered in light of these
conflicts of interest, including retaining independent counsel and
financial and other advisors.
On December 17, 1999, management discussed with the Board of Directors a
possible outline for the acquisition by the Company of the rights and
obligations of Reading under the Reading Agreement in Principle, as modified in
certain respects, including the deferral of any obligation to fund the SHC
Credit Facility (the "Reading Assignment Transaction"). Following a general
discussion of the benefits and detriments of the Reading Assignment Transaction
and of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Reading
Agreement in Principle, as so modified, the Board of Directors determined, with
Mr. Cotter abstaining, that the possible acquisition of such rights and
obligations and of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Reading Agreement in Principle should be pursued by the Conflicts Committee.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors authorized the Conflicts Committee to retain
such legal, financial and other advisors as it might in its discretion determine
to be useful in analyzing and pursuing such transactions, and delegate full
authority to negotiate and, if the Conflicts Committee determined that such
transactions, as so negotiated, were in the best interest of the Company and its
stockholders, to enter into binding agreements with respect to the consummation
of the Reading Assignment Transaction and the Sutton Hill Transactions. The
officers of the Company were authorized and directed to assist the Conflicts
Committee and to follow the instructions of the Conflicts Committee with respect
to these matters.
The Conflicts Committee consists of William C. Soady (Chairman) and Alfred
Villasenor, Jr. Neither of the members of the Conflicts Committee had or have
any affiliation with the Company or the Sutton Hill Group or their affiliates
other than through their service as directors of the Company.
In the period following the delegation of authority by the Board of
Directors and prior to the first formal meeting of the Conflicts Committee with
respect to the matters delegated to it, management and the members of the
Conflicts Committee had various conversations concerning the law firms and
advisors that would be needed by the Conflicts Committee and concerning the
possible candidates who might fill these positions. During this period, the
Conflicts Committee selected and retained the former Chief Executive Officer of
General Cinemas to assist it in its evaluation of the cinema assets involved and
of the cinema business in New York City.
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On January 6, 1999, the Conflicts Committee met and reviewed the initial
proposals by the Sutton Hill Group and Reading Entertainment. At that meeting,
the Conflicts Committee reviewed with management the initial proposal by the
Sutton Hill Group with respect to the Sutton Hill Transactions. The Conflicts
Committee also received preliminary reports from the Company's management with
respect to, among other things.
. the overall structure of the proposed transaction and the reasons for
Reading's determination that it would prefer not to proceed with the
transactions contemplated by the Reading Agreement in Principle;
. the location, nature, and condition of the City Cinemas Theatres and the
OBI Theatres;
. the competitive conditions in New York City;
. the real estate attributes of the underlying cinema and live theatre assets
being acquired;
. the relationship of the potential transactions to the Company's overall
business plan;
. the potential effect of the Sutton Hill Transactions and the OBI merger on
the Company's financial condition and results;
. the valuation of the City Cinemas Theatres and the OBI Theatres;
. the availability of other domestic opportunities; and
. the procedures to be followed given the conflicts involved, and the scope
and extent of the need for outside counsel and other independent advisors.
The Conflicts Committee determined that it was interested in considering
the Sutton Hill Transactions, and directed its Chairman, with the assistance of
management and counsel, to communicate the Conflict Committee's interest, as
well as areas of concern with respect to the proposed transaction terms, to the
Sutton Hill Group and Reading.
Also on January 6, 2000, the Conflict Committee also considered the
employment of counsel and a financial advisor to assist the committee.
Following discussion, the Conflicts Committee retained Kummer Kaempfer Bonner &
Renshaw ("KKB&R") as its legal counsel in connection with the Reading Assignment
Transaction and the Sutton Hill Transactions and approved the retention of
Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP ("DM&H") as legal counsel to the Company in
connection with the Sutton Hill Transactions. KKB&R and DM&H regularly perform
services for the Company and its affiliates, and DM&H had served as counsel to
Reading Entertainment's Conflicts Committee in connection with its consideration
of the transactions contemplated by the Reading Agreement in Principle. As a
result of its prior and ongoing representation of Reading and of the Reading
Entertainment Conflicts Committee, DM&H did not serve as counsel to the Company,
Reading Entertainment or either of their respective Conflicts Committees with
respect to the Reading Assignment Transaction.
At that meeting, the Conflicts Committee also retained Slusser Associates,
Inc. ("Slusser Associates") as its financial advisor in connection with the
Reading Assignment Transaction and the Sutton Hill Transactions. Among other
things, the Conflicts Committee took into consideration in selecting Slusser
Associates:
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. That Slusser Associates is based in New York City, has considerable
experience in middle market investment banking transactions and was
familiar with the economy in New York City as it related to the real estate
market.
. That Slusser Associates was already familiar with the assets involved and
the market, given the fact that it had served as financial advisor to NAC
with respect to the proposed acquisition by NAC of Reading's membership
interest in AFC and of certain other domestic cinema assets held by
Reading, and was designated to serve as financial advisor to the
NAC/Citadel joint venture, if that joint venture transaction had proceeded.
. The quality, expertise, background and experience of Peter Slusser and
Christopher Atayan, the principal individuals who would be undertaking the
engagement on behalf of Slusser Associates.
. The fees quoted by Slusser Associates, which the Conflicts Committee
believed to be reasonable and competitive, under the circumstances.
See Opinion of Financial Advisor for certain other information concerning
Slusser Associates and its opinion.
Between January 6, 2000 and July 25, 2000, the Conflicts Committee,
together with management, KKB&R, DM&H, and Slusser Associates, negotiated the
terms of the transactions, including the assignment of the Reading Agreement in
Principle from Reading Entertainment. During that period, counsel to the Sutton
Hill Group and DM&H exchanged drafts of documents relating to the transactions,
including the Operating Lease, the SHC Credit Facility, the Angelika purchase
agreement, the OBI Merger Agreement, and related documents (collectively, the
"Transactions Documents"). DM&H regularly consulted with KKB&R, which in turn
communicated with the Chairman and other members of the Conflicts Committee, as
well as with certain officers of the Company and representatives of Slusser
Associates, during this period. Also during this time period, the terms of the
Reading Assignment Transaction were negotiated by the Conflicts Committee
through management and KKB&R and through direct negotiations between the members
of the Citadel Conflicts Committee and the members of the Reading Conflicts
Committee.
While negotiations were ongoing among the Citadel Conflicts Committee, the
Reading Conflicts Committee and the Sutton Hill Group, Reading was contacted by
representatives of NAC about going forward with a modified version of the
previous agreement between NAC and Reading. On April 5, 2000, Reading entered
into certain agreements with NAC, pursuant to which
. Reading sold to NAC a 50% membership interest in AFC for certain NAC equity
securities. These securities were valued by the parties for purposes of
this transaction at $13.5 million;
. Reading granted to NAC an option to acquire the remaining 1/3rd membership
interest held by Reading in AFC for cash and securities valued by the
parties at $9 million; and
. Reading granted to NAC an option, subject to the rights of Citadel to
participate in any such transaction on a joint venture basis with NAC, to
acquire the remaining domestic cinema assets of Reading. NAC paid Reading
an option fee of $500,000 with respect to the grant of this option.
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The Company is advised that, as a consequence of ongoing litigation between
Sam Frankino and NAC, NAC was not in a position to go forward with the second
option described immediately above prior to its expiring date, and that, as a
result, that option expired unexercised on June 30, 2000. While the Company was
kept informed as to the status of these transactions between Reading and NAC,
the Company did not participate in the negotiation or evaluation of such
transactions. The Conflicts Committee was advised in late June that, in the
view of Reading, it did not appear that the above described second option would
be exercised.
On June 28, 2000, the Conflicts Committee met
. to review and give instructions with respect to the resolution of the final
open items which management, KKB&R and DM&H had not been able to resolve
with the Sutton Hill Group;
. to conduct a comprehensive review of the Assignment Transaction and the
Sutton Hill Transactions;
. to review with KKB&R and DM&H the final terms of the Sutton Hill
Transactions as set forth in the definitive documentation negotiated to
that date; and
. to obtain the advice of Slusser Associates as to the fairness of the Sutton
Hill Transactions as so documented to the Company from a financial point of
view.
At that meeting, the Conflicts Committee reviewed the Sutton Hill
Transactions, including substantially complete drafts of the principal
Transactions Documents. The Conflicts Committee discussed certain final issues
regarding the Sutton Hill Transactions. In connection with the OBI Merger in
particular, such issues included the determination of the number of shares to be
issued and the apportionment between Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Common
Stock; in that regard, based in part on advice from Slusser Associates, the
Conflicts Committee approved (and Messrs. Cotter and Forman subsequently agreed
to)
. determining the number of Merger Shares based on the average closing prices
of the Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting Common Stock on the American
Stock Exchange over the 30 trading days preceding the execution and
delivery of the Merger Agreement; and
. a 20%/80% apportionment between the Voting Common Stock and Non-Voting
Common Stock, respectively, which equaled the apportionment in the
recapitalization effected in January 2000.
The Conflicts Committee also received a report from Slusser Associates with
respect to its views with respect to the Sutton Hill Transactions. Based on the
foregoing, and the considerations discussed below, the Conflicts Committee
unanimously approved the Transactions Documents, including the OBI Merger
Agreement.
Also at that meeting, the Conflicts Committee also reviewed and approved
the final terms of the assignment by Reading Entertainment of the Reading
Agreement in Principle.
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On July __ 2000, the Company, Reading Entertainment and the Sutton Hill
Group entered into an assignment, assumption and modification agreement (the
"Reading Assignment"), pursuant to which Reading Entertainment assigned its
rights and the Company assumed Reading Entertainment's obligations under the
Reading Agreement in Principle, as modified by the Reading Assignment. Among
the modifications was a deferral of the earliest date on which the Company was
obligated to lend funds to SHC from 18 months after closing, as contemplated by
the original Reading Agreement in Principle, to seven years following the
closing. Also, the price to be paid in the OBI Merger was established as
approximately $10,000,000 (in cash or stock), without certain adjustments that
were to be made under the Reading Agreement in Principle. Under the Reading
Assignment, the Company reimbursed Reading Entertainment for a $1,000,000
deposit made by Reading Entertainment under the Reading Agreement in Principle,
which was subsequently applied against the amount paid by the Company for the
option to purchase under the Operating Lease.
On July ___, 2000, after final revisions, the parties executed and
delivered the Transactions Documents, including the Operating Lease, the SHC
Credit Facility, the Angelika Purchase Agreement, and the OBI Merger Agreement.
At that date, Slusser Associates delivered its opinion with respect to the
fairness of the Sutton Hill Transactions. All of the Sutton Hill Transactions,
other than the OBI Merger, were consummated on that date. The Company issued a
press release regarding the Sutton Hill Transactions the following day.
Recommendations of the Conflicts Committee
The Conflicts Committee, acting on behalf of the Board of Directors of the
Company, has unanimously determined that the Reading Assignment Transaction and
the Sutton Hill Transactions, including the OBI Merger Agreement and the OBI
Merger and the issuance of the Merger Shares, are fair and in the best interests
of the Company and its stockholders and has unanimously approved and adopted the
Sutton Hill Transactions, including the OBI Merger Agreement. In approving the
Sutton Hill Transactions, including the OBI Merger Agreement, and recommending
approval by stockholders of the issuance of the Merger Shares, the Conflicts
Committee consulted with the Company's management, as well as with KKB&R, DM&H
and Slusser Associates, and considered a number of factors, including without
limitation the following:
. The determination by the Conflicts Committee that the entry by the Company
into the live theatre business is desirable and fits into the Company's
overall business plan to acquire operating assets with a significant real
estate component.
. Based on the Conflicts Committee's evaluation of OBI's assets, businesses,
financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, the Conflicts
Committee believes that the OBI Merger Agreement provides a fair valuation
of OBI. In that evaluation, the Conflicts Committee considered a variety of
information, including real estate appraisals, environmental and physical
due diligence reports prepared by independent experts, and personal
inspection of each property by one or both of the members of the Conflicts
Committee.
. The recent declines in motion picture attendances in the United States.
. The barriers to entry into the Manhattan market for cinemas and live
theatres.
. The increasing rental rates for live theatre facilities in Manhattan.
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. The strength generally of the Manhattan market for outside of the home
entertainment, and the strength of the Manhattan economy in recent periods.
. The market position of competitors, particularly Loews, United Artists and
Clearview, in the Manhattan cinema market and comparative competitive
strengths and weaknesses of these competitors.
. The fragmented nature of the ownership of off-Broadway style theatres
in Manhattan.
. The possible entry of Landmark Cinemas into the Manhattan art house market,
and the comparative strengths and weaknesses of this potential competitor.
. The benefits and detriments of being able to manage and operate cinemas and
live theatres on an "in-house" basis, and the future opportunities that
might potentially become available to the Company as a consequence of the
acquisitions.
. The structure of the Sutton Hill Transactions, including the leasing, with
an option to purchase, of the City Cinemas Theatres under the Operating
Lease, the acquisition of OBI for stock (if stockholder approval is
obtained) or cash, and the risks of the commitment to lend up to
$28,000,000 under the SHC Credit Facility in July 2007.
. The benefits and detriments of the significant ongoing interest in the
Company that will be held by Messrs. Cotter and Forman, if the issuance of
the Merger Shares is approved, and the likelihood that such issuance would
in fact be approved by stockholders, given the 49% voting interest held by
Craig and Reading.
. The effect of the issuance of the Merger Shares on pro forma net asset
value per share and earnings per share.
. The likely net proceeds which would be available to the Company if it were
to attempt to sell ____________ shares of Voting Common Stock and
____________ shares of Non-Voting Common Stock in the market either in a
public offering or a private placement, other than in the context of a
transaction of this type.
. The pro forma financial statements giving effect to the OBI Merger and the
other Sutton Hill Transactions. The pro forma financial statements are set
forth below.
. The opinion of Slusser Associates to the effect that, as of the date of its
written opinion and based upon and subject to certain matters as stated in
its written opinion, the Sutton Hill Transactions, including the OBI
Merger, taken as a whole, are fair to the Company from a financial point of
view. See Opinion of Financial Advisor.
. The extent to which other opportunities to acquire cash flowing real estate
based operating assets were then currently available for the Company.
. Although the equity interest of Mr. Cotter in the Company would
substantially increase, the OBI Merger would not constitute a sale of
control or other change of control since Craig Corp, directly and through
Reading Entertainment, has been and would continue to
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be the controlling stockholder of the Company. Craig and Reading currently
own in the aggregate approximately 49% of the Voting Common Stock, and
will, after consummation of the OBI Merger, own in the aggregate
approximately 33% of the Voting Common Stock. Furthermore, Mr. Cotter is
the principal stockholder of the Company with beneficial ownership of
shares representing approximately 33% of the outstanding Voting Common
Stock of the Company. Together, Mr. Cotter, Craig, and Reading will hold
__% of the Voting Common Stock.
In considering the OBI Merger and the other Sutton Hill Transactions, the
Conflicts Committee considered the Sutton Hill Transactions as a whole. In view
of the wide variety of factors considered in connection with their evaluation of
the OBI Merger Agreement, the OBI Merger, and the issuance of the Merger Shares,
the Conflicts Committee did not find it practicable to, and did not, quantify or
otherwise assign, relative weights to the individual factors considered in
reaching its determination.
The Conflicts Committee did not consider alternative transactions, such as
a sale of the Company or any substantial part of its assets, and the Board of
Directors does not believe a sale of the Company or any substantial part of its
assets would be in the best interests of the Company.
In addition to approving the OBI Merger, the Conflicts Committee has
specifically approved and recommended that stockholders approve the issuance of
the Merger Shares. In reaching this approval and recommendation, in addition to
the factors listed above, the Conflicts Committee considered the following:
. Under the Merger Agreement, if stockholders do not approve the issuance of
the Merger Shares, the Company will be obligated to pay approximately
$10,000,000 cash in the OBI Merger. As of March 31, 2000, the Company had
working capital of approximately $25,455,000. Giving pro forma effect to
the Sutton Hill Transactions, the working capital on such date would have
been reduced to approximately $20,455,000. The Conflicts Committee believes
that it would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders
to hold this cash for potential future asset acquisitions, including the
potential acquisition of the Union Square Theatre property located in
Manhattan.
. While there are certain tax benefits to Messrs. Cotter and Forman from a
stock merger, the Conflicts Committee believes the Company will benefit
from the ongoing commitment to the Company which should result from the
significant ongoing stake in the Company which Messrs. Cotter and Forman
will hold as a result of the issuance of the Merger Shares, including the
potential availability of the business experience of these individuals in
the cinema and live theatre businesses. While there are no agreements
between the Company and Messrs. Cotter and Forman as to the provision of
services or the maintenance of their ownership positions, the Conflicts
Committee noted that Mr. Cotter is the Chairman of Craig Corp, Reading
Entertainment, and the Company, and the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, that he has extensive experience in the cinema and live-theatre
businesses, and that he is the beneficial owner of securities representing
approximately ___% of the voting interests in Craig Corp.
. The issuance of the Merger Shares would result in a reduction in the per
share net book value of the Company at March 31, 2000 from $5.04 to $ 4.29.
On a pro forma basis, earnings per share for the three month period ended
March 31, 2000 would have been
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$0.03 if cash were paid in the OBI Merger, as compared to $0.02 if the
Merger Shares are issued in the OBI Merger.
. The recent low average trading volumes in the Company's stock, which may
make it unlikely that Messrs. Cotter and Forman will easily liquidate their
holdings of such securities.
Opinion of Financial Advisor
Slusser Associates acted as financial advisor to the Conflicts Committee in
connection with the Sutton Hill Transactions, including the OBI Merger. The
Conflicts Committee retained Slusser Associates pursuant to a letter agreement
dated December 28, 1999, (the "Engagement Letter"). Pursuant to the Engagement
Letter, Slusser Associates was retained to render an opinion to the Conflicts
Committee of the Board of Directors. At the June 28, 2000 meeting of the
Conflicts Committee, Slusser Associates delivered its oral opinion, subsequently
confirmed in writing, to the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors to
the effect that, as of the date of such opinion, based upon and subject to the
assumptions made, matters considered and limits of review undertaken by Slusser
Associates, the terms of the Sutton Hill Transactions taken as a whole were fair
to the Company from a financial point of view. Slusser Associates was not
requested to, and did not, recommend the specific terms of the Sutton Hill
Transactions or the OBI Merger Agreement or the implied consideration payable to
James J. Cotter and Michael Forman, which terms and consideration were
determined through arms-length negotiations between the Conflicts Committee and
the Sutton Hill Group.
The full text of the Slusser Associates' opinion dated July __, 2000,
which sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, matters considered
and limits of review, is attached to this Proxy Statement, as Exhibit D attached
hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Stockholders are urged to read
Slusser Associates' opinion in its entirety. The summary of Slusser Associates'
opinion set forth below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full
text of Slusser Associates' opinion. Slusser Associates' opinion contains a
complete description of the assumptions made, matters considered and limits of
the review undertaken. The Slusser Associates' opinion is addressed to the
Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors and does not constitute a
recommendation to any stockholder as to how such stockholder should vote with
respect to the issuance of the Merger Shares or any other matter described in
this Proxy Statement.
For purposes of its opinion, Slusser Associates:
1. Reviewed the AFC purchase agreement, the Operating Lease, the SHC
Credit Facility, the agreement relating to certain management
agreements, and the OBI Merger Agreement;
2. Reviewed certain other documents relating to the AFC purchase
agreement, the Operating Lease, the SHC Credit Facility, the agreement
relating to certain management agreements, and the OBI Merger
Agreement;.
3. Reviewed certain publicly available information concerning Citadel and
certain other relevant financial and operating data of Citadel, Sutton
Hill, AFC and OBI made available from internal sources of Citadel,
Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI;
4. Reviewed the historical stock prices and trading volumes of Citadel's
Non-Voting Common Stock and Voting Common Stock;
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5. Held discussions with members of senior management of Citadel, Sutton
Hill, AFC and OBI concerning their current and future business
prospects;
6. Reviewed to the extent available certain financial forecasts and
projections prepared by the respective managements of Citadel, Sutton
Hill, AFC and OBI;
7. Reviewed the results of operations of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI
and compared them with that of certain other publicly traded companies
which Slusser Associates deemed generally comparable;
8. Reviewed the market prices and valuation multiples for Citadel's common
stock and compared them with those of certain publicly traded companies
that Slusser Associates deemed comparable;
9. Reviewed the financial terms of certain other business combinations, to
the extent publicly available, that Slusser Associates deemed generally
comparable;
10. Participated in certain discussions among representatives of Citadel,
Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI and their financial and legal advisors;
11. Reviewed appraisals furnished to Slusser Associates by Citadel:
a. Dated March 14, 2000 prepared by Alliance Appraisal with respect to
Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 1, 2 and 3;
b. Dated September 3, 1999 prepared by C.B. Richard Ellis, Inc. with
respect to 600 Brand Building;
c. Dated January 28, 2000 prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. with
respect to the Murray Hill Theater;
d. Dated January 28, 2000 prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. with
respect to the Orpheum Theater;
e. Dated January 28, 2000 prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. with
respect to the Minetta Lane Theater; and
12. Performed and/or considered such other studies, analyses, inquiries
and investigations, as Slusser Associates deemed appropriate.
Slusser Associates assumed and relied upon, without independent
verification, the accuracy and completeness of the information it reviewed for
purposes of its opinion. With respect to the Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and
OBI's financial forecasts provided to Slusser Associates by their respective
managements, Slusser Associates assumed that such forecasts have been reasonably
prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and
judgments of such managements at the time of preparation, of the separate future
operating and financial performances of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI,
respectively. Slusser Associates did not assume any responsibility for or make
or obtain any independent evaluation, appraisal or physical inspection of the
assets or liabilities of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI. Slusser Associate's
opinion states that it was based on economic, monetary and market conditions
existing as of the date of such opinion. Based on this information, Slusser
Associates performed a variety of financial analyses of the OBI Merger and the
other Sutton Hill Transactions. The following paragraphs summarize the
significant quantitative and qualitative analyses performed by Slusser
Associates in arriving at its opinion presented to the Conflicts Committee on
June 28, 2000.
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Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. Slusser Associates performed a discounted
cash flow analysis on the collective City Cinemas, AFC and OBI forecasts to
calculate a range of theoretical values for City Cinemas, AFC and OBI based on
(i) the net present value of projected free cash flows and (ii) a terminal value
which estimates the value of City Cinemas, AFC and OBI in the year 2004 by
applying certain multiples of earnings before interest and taxes. Slusser
Associates assumed, among other things, discount rates of 10% to 12%, which
Slusser Associates assumed appropriate to the risk associated with such
projected cash flows, and terminal value multiples of operating income before
interest and taxes ("EBIT") of 7.0x to 10.0x.
Comparable Company Analysis. Slusser Associates compared selected
operating and stock market data and operating and financial ratios for City
Cinemas, AFC and OBI to the corresponding data and ratios of certain publicly
traded companies which it deemed generally comparable to Citadel. Such data and
ratios included total company value to LTM EBITDA.
Companies deemed to be generally comparable to Citadel included AMC
Entertainment, Carmike Cinemas, Cinemaster Luxury Theatres, GC Companies, Loews
Cineplex Entertainment and Reading Entertainment, Inc.
For these companies, the multiples of company value to last twelve months
LTM multiples of revenues ranged from 7.2x to 9.4x with a mean of 8.5x and a
median of 8.9x.
Comparable Transaction Analysis. Slusser Associates also analyzed publicly
available financial information for eight selected mergers and acquisitions of
public and private companies in the film exhibition industries. Based on its
analysis of the comparable transactions, Slusser Associates derived a mean and
median multiple of company value to operating income before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") of 13.5x and 11.9x respectively.
Stock Trading History. Slusser Associates examined the history of trading
prices and volumes for Non-Voting Common Stock and Voting Common Stock, both
separately and in relation to each other, and the relationship between movements
in composite indices such as the Standard & Poor's 500, NASDAQ Composite and the
Dow Jones Industrials.
No company or transaction used in any comparable analysis as a comparison
is identical in the case of Citadel. Accordingly, these analyses were not
mathematical; rather, they involved complex considerations and judgments
concerning differences in the financial operating characteristics for the
comparable companies and other factors that could affect the public trading
value of the comparable companies and transactions to which they are being
compared.
The preparation of a fairness opinion involves various determinations as to
the most appropriate and relevant quantitative and qualitative methods of
financial analyses and the application of those methods to the particular
circumstances and, therefore, such an opinion is not readily susceptible to
summary description. Accordingly, Slusser Associates believes that its analyses
must be considered as a whole and that considering any portions of such analyses
and other factors considered, without considering all analyses and factors,
could create a misleading or incomplete view of the process underlying its
opinion. In its analyses, Slusser Associates made numerous assumptions with
respect to industry performance, general business and economic and other
matters, many of which are beyond the control of Citadel. Any estimates or
mathematical parameters contained in these analyses are not
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necessarily indicative of actual values or predictive of future results or
values, which may be significantly more or less favorable as those set forth
therein. Additionally, analyses relating to the values of business or assets do
not purport to be appraisals or necessarily reflect the prices at which
businesses or assets may actually be sold.
Citadel selected Slusser Associates as financial advisor based on Slusser
Associates' qualifications, reputation and experience in mergers and
acquisitions. Pursuant to the engagement letter, Citadel has paid Slusser
Associates a cash fee of $150,000 upon rendering the opinion. Citadel has
agreed to reimburse Slusser Associates for fees and disbursements of Slusser
Associates counsel and all of Slusser Associates travel and out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in connection or otherwise arising out of the retention of
Slusser Associates under the engagement letter. Citadel has also agreed to
indemnify Slusser Associates and certain related persons to the full extent
lawful against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under the
federal securities laws arising out of its engagement or the merger. Slusser
Associates has not had any other relationship with or engagement by the Company,
the Sutton Hill Group, or any of their affiliates in the past two years, nor is
any such relationship or engagement contemplated. Slusser Associates has
performed certain investment banking services for National Auto Credit, Inc. in
connection with its investment in AFC.
Slusser Associates is a recognized investment banking firm experienced in
providing advice in connection with mergers and acquisitions and related
transactions, the valuation of businesses, and their securities in connection
with private placements and valuations of estate, corporate and other purposes.
Neither the Company nor the Conflicts Committee gave any other instructions
to Slusser Associates or placed any limitations on Slusser Associates. However,
the Conflicts Committee did not engage or request Slusser Associates to consider
alternative transactions, and Slusser Associates did not do so, nor did Slusser
Associates recommend the amount of the consideration in any part of the Sutton
Hill Transactions, which was determined by the Conflicts Committee in
negotiations with the Sutton Hill Group.
Interests of Certain Persons in the OBI Merger; Conflicts of Interest
Stockholders should be aware that certain members of the Company's
management and Board of Directors, particularly Mr. Cotter, have certain
interests which may present them with actual or potential conflicts of interest
in connection with the OBI Merger. These relationships are described above
under "The OBI Relationships between the Company and OBI" and "Election of
Directors -- Certain Transactions." As a result of the OBI Merger, Craig, Mr.
Cotter, and Mr. Forman will hold __%, __%, and __%, respectively, of the
outstanding Voting Common Stock (without giving effect to any options or other
rights to acquire securities of the Company). See Election of Directors --
Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock and Voting Stock.
Certain Considerations
In considering the Stock Issuance Proposal, stockholders should carefully
consider certain significant risks associated with such issuance including:
. The increased voting control of the Company to be held by Messrs. Cotter
and Forman through their direct and indirect ownership of Voting
Common Stock;
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. The potentially adverse effect upon the trading price of the Company's
securities if Messrs. Cotter and/or Forman should decide to liquidate or
substantially reduce their ownership interest in the Company; and
. The dilution in the per share asset value of the Company's assets.
Selected Historical and Pro Forma Financial Data
The following table sets forth historical and pro forma financial data
derived from the audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company as of
and for the five years ended December 31, 1999 and the three month period ended
March 31, 1999 and 2000 and the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
statements set forth elsewhere herein. The information set forth below should be
read in conjunction with such financial statements, and "OBI Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"
contained or incorporated by reference elsewhere herein.
Actual ProForma
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At or At or At or
At or for the Year Ended December 31, For the For the For the
--------------------------------------------------- Three- Three- Three-
Months Months At or For Months
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Ended Ended Year Ended Ended
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- March 31, March 31, December 31, March 31,
1999 2000 1999 2000
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(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues $ 5,402 $ 5,101 $ 5,350 $ 5,985 $ 3,952 $ 1,494 $ 602 $ 6,534 $ 1,524
Net earnings (1)(3) $ 1,398 $ 6,426 $ 1,530 $ 5,687 $ 9,487 $ 470 $ 231 $ 9,467 $ 459
Net earnings available to
common stockholders $ 1,240 $ 6,268 $ 1,530 $ 5,687 $ 9,487 $ 470 $ 231 $ 9,467 $ 459
Basic earnings per share $ 0.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.24 $ 0.85 $ 1.42 $ 0.07 $ 0.03 $ 0.95 $ 0.03
Diluted earnings per share(2) $ 0.16 $ 0.80 $ 0.24 $ 0.85 $ 1.42 $ 0.07 $ 0.03 $ 0.95 $ 0.03
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets $39,815 $30,292 $28,860 $35,045 $47,206 $35,179 $47,371 $57,520 $57,701
Borrowings $16,186 $10,303 $ 9,395 $ 9,224 $11,000 $ 9,175 $10,977 $11,000 $10,977
Stockholders' equity $17,720 $17,724 $18,054 $23,741 $33,483 $35,179 $33,627 $42,751 $42,647
Cash dividends declared on
Preferred Stock $ 101 $ 232 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Stock Dividend -- -- $ 1,200 -- -- -- -- -- --
(1) The 1998 net earnings included a deferred income tax benefit amounting to
approximately $4,828,000 resulting principally from the reversal of federal
and state income tax valuation allowances.
(2) The 1996 and 1995 data include the effect of charges assumed to be issued
on the conversion of the then outstanding 3% Cumulative Voting Convertible
Preferred Stock amounting to 2,046,784 and 2,430,323 common shares,
respectively.
(3) The 1996 net earnings included approximately $4,000,000 as a result of a
non-recurring recognition of previously deferred proceeds from the bulk
sale of loans and properties by the Company's previously owned subsidiary,
Fidelity.
HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA
The table below presents historical per share financial information for
Citadel and OBI. This information should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto of Citadel, which are included in Citadel's
Annual Report on Form 10-K, a copy of which accompanies this Proxy Statement,
and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, attached hereto as Exhibit C, and the audited
financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto of OBI, which are attached hereto as Exhibit B. In addition, it is
important that you read the Selected Historical and Pro Forma Financial Data
included in this document. However, pro forma information is not necessarily
indicative of what the actual financial results would have been had the OBI
Merger taken place on December 31, 1999 or March 31, 1999, nor do they purport
to indicate results of future operations.
Equivalent
Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
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Citadel OBI Combined
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Book Value per Share: (1) (2)
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December 31, 1999 $5.02 $132,450 $4.31 $0.81
March 31, 2000 $5.04 $145,700 $4.29 $0.89
Earnings from Continuing Operations:
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Year Ended December 31, 1999 $1.42 $ 14,800 $0.95 $0.09
Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 $0.03 $ 13,250 $0.03 $0.08
Cash Dividends per Share:
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Year Ended December 31, 1999 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
(1) Historical book value per share for Citadel and OBI were calculated using
6,669,924 and 20 shares, respectively. Pro forma and equivalent pro forma
information was calculated using 9,931,461 shares which includes 2,609,264
shares of Non-Voting Common Stock and 652,315 shares of Voting Common
Stock to be issued in the OBI Merger.
(2) Pro forma book value per share data for Citadel and OBI assumes that the
OBI merger occurred on December 31, 1999 and March 31, 2000.
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OBI Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of
Operations
Organization
OBI is a California Subchapter S Corporation incorporated on March 10,
1989. OBI is owned 50% each by two individual shareholders. Michael R. Forman
and James J. Cotter. OBI invests in live stage show performance theatre
properties in the City of New York.
OBI owns the Orpheum Theatre. During 1998, the owners of OBI transferred
the leasehold interest in the Union Square Theatre and during 1999 transferred
the fee interest in the Minetta Lane Theatre, with an accompanying note payable,
to OBI. These transfers were made from an entity with common ownership and,
accordingly, have been recorded at historical costs. OBI's financial statements
reflect the transfers as if they occurred at the beginning of the period
presented. As part of the transfer of the Minetta Lane Theatre, the note
payable relating to this theatre was contributed to the capital of OBI.
The financial information discussed herein may not necessarily reflect the
combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows of OBI in the
future or what they would have been had it been a separate, stand-alone entity
for the period presented.
Results of Operations
During November 1999 OBI started transferring accounting responsibilities
formerly conducted by a third party management company to an affiliated company.
Specifically, the affiliated company began paying the production companies'
licensing fees and paying direct operating expenses. Until November 1999, OBI
had engaged a management company, which was responsible for booking the theater,
entering into contracts with and paying the production companies' licensing
fees, collecting cash from ticket sales and paying direct operating expenses.
Due to the change in November 1999, beginning with the quarter ended March 30,
2000, OBI no longer records net revenue received from its management company for
the theatre operations but presents gross revenues and expenses in its Statement
of Operations. For comparative purposes, the revenue and expense amounts for the
quarter ended April 1, 1999 were restated to reflect this change.
Quarter Ended March 30, 2000 versus 1999
The theatre properties gross theatre box office revenues were $2,850,000
and $4,835,000 for the quarters ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999,
respectively. After paying the theatres' production companies share of the gross
theatre box office revenue, theatre operating revenues were $922,000 and
$950,000 for the quarters ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999 respectively.
OBI's net income amounted to $265,000 and $270,000 for the quarters ended
March 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The decrease in net income for the 2000
quarter was principally attributable to a $28,000 decrease in theatre revenue
and a $168,000 increase in operating costs and expenses, partially offset by a
$193,000 decrease in legal fees related to a litigation that ended in February
1999. The decrease in theatre revenue in the 2000 period was principally due
to the mix of live stage shows playing in each of the three theaters in the
quarter ended March 30, 2000 versus the quarter ended April 1, 1999. The
increase in operating costs and expenses was due to an increase in bonus fee due
OBI management and an increase in theatre operating wage expenses. Rent expense
was higher due to the lease for one theatre being extended and assigned to OBI
in June 1998 from an affiliated company. In the quarter ended April 1, 1999,
general and administrative expenses included $195,000 for legal fees in
connection a litigation that ended in February 1999, in which OBI was the
plaintiff.
Year Ended December 30, 1999 versus Year Ended December 31, 1998
Net revenues from management company increased from $1,916,000 in 1998 to
$2,582,000 in 1999. The increase in net revenues from management company
resulted from a change in the mix of live shows in 1999 compared to 1998.
Operating cost, including onsite management fees increased from $308,000
for the year ended December 31, 1998 to $379,000 for the year ended December 31,
1999. As a percentage of net revenues from management company, operating costs
were comparable for 1998 and 1999.
Rent expense increased from $209,000 in 1998 to $224,000 in 1999. Rent
expense was higher due to the lease for one theatre being extended and assigned
to OBI in June 1998 from an affiliated company.
General and administrative expenses deceased from $322,000 in 1998 to
$305,000 in 1999. In 1999, general and administrative expenses included $225,000
for legal fees in connection with the merger of OBI. In 1998, general and
administrative expenses included $257,000 in legal fees in connection with a
litigation in which OBI was a plaintiff. The litigation matter was resolved in
1999.
General and administrative expenses for services provided by an affiliated
company increased from $460,000 in 1998 to $1,200,000 in 1999. . In 1999,
$400,000 in general and administrative fees due to an affiliate was charged to
each of the three theatres. In 1998, general and administrative fees due to an
affiliate were charged $400,000 to the Orpheum theatre, $60,000 to Minetta Lane
theatre and $0 to the Union Square theatre. These general and administrative
fees are based on theatre performance.
Depreciation and amortization increased from $88,000 in 1998 to $104,000 in
1999. The increase resulted from increased depreciation and amortization of
assets placed in service in 1999.
Tax expense was $74,000 in 1998 and 1999. In 1999 tax expense was comprised
of state taxes as the Company was a Subchapter S corporation. In 1998, on of the
companies subsidiaries was a C corporation for part of the year. Accordingly,
1998 tax expense is comprised of state taxes and federal taxes for the portion
of the year the Company's subsidiary was a C corporation.
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Business Plan, Capital Resources and Liquidity of OBI
Quarter Ended March 30, 2000
Cash totaled $1,161,000 and $93,000 at March 30, 2000 and 2000,
respectively. As part of the transferring of the management duties mentioned
above, OBI had control of the cash collected from the ticket sales of the
upcoming shows. For the 1999 quarter, the managing agent had control of this
cash, which therefore was not reflected in OBI's financial statements.
The Company expects that its source of funds in the near term will come
primarily from its operations of the live show theatres in New York City.
Management believes that the Company's source of funds will be sufficient to
meet its operational cash flow requirements for the foreseeable future.
Fiscal 1999
Cash totaled $1,071,000 at December 30, 1999 as compared to $86,000 at
December 31, 1998. As part of the transferring of the management duties
mentioned above, OBI at December 30, 1999 had control of the cash that was
collected in advance for the live shows. In 1998, the managing agent had control
of this cash, which therefore was not reflected on the financial statements.
Cash flows from operating activities were $362,000 in 1998 compared to
$1,180,000 in 1999. The increase relates primarily to reduction in trade and
other receivables, increase in accounts payable and receipt of cash collected in
advance as discussed above.
Cash flows used in investing activities relate to purchases of property,
equipment and improvements and amounted to $53,000 in 1998 compared to $195,000
in 1999.
Cash flows used in financing activities are comprised solely of a
distribution to shareholders of $305,000 in 1998.
OBI expects that its source of funds in the near term will come primarily
from its operations of the live show theatres in New York City.
Management of OBI believe that existing cash balances and funds generated
from operations will be sufficient to satisfy the Company's cash requirements
for its existing operations for at least the next twelve months.
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PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2000
gives effect to the OBI Merger as if such transaction had been consummated as of
the balance sheet date.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year
ended December 31, 1999 and the three months ended March 31, 2000 give effect to
the OBI Merger as if such transaction had been consummated on the first day of
the respective periods.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements are presented for
informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the
consolidated financial results the Company would have achieved if such
transactions had occurred on the respective dates indicated or which may be
realized in the future.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited and unaudited financial statements of the Company
and the accompanying reports of OBI attached as Exhibit B to this Proxy
Statement.
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31, 2000
Pro Forma
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Acquisition Offering
Citadel OBI Adjustments Adjustments Combined
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ASSETS
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Cash and cash equivalents $24,134 $1,161 $25,295
Investment in marketable 2,521 - 2,521
securities
Prepaid expenses and other 121 214 335
current assets
Deferred tax asset, net 1,125 32 1,157
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Total current assets $27,901 $1,407 $ - (E) $29,308
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Rental properties, less 7,677 - 7,677
accumulated depreciation
Property, equipment and - 2,475 3,627 (A) 6,102
improvements
Investment in shareholder affiliate 7,000 - 7,000
Equity investment in and advances 2,922 - 2,922
to Agriculture Partnerships
Equity investment in OBI - - - -
Goodwill - - 2,487 (B) 2,487
Capitalized transaction costs - - 330 (C) 330
Capitalized leasing costs 911 - 911
Other assets 960 4 964
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Total assets $47,371 $3,886 $6,444 $ - $57,701
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LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued 2,304 505 330 (C)(E) 3,139
liabilities
Deferred rental obligations - - -
Deferred revenue 502 502
Current portion of mortgage note 142 142
payable
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Total current liabilities $ 2,446 $1,007 $ - $ 330 $ 3,783
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Minority interest in consolidated 51 51
affiliate
Lease contract payable 217 217
Deferred rental 195 150 345
Long-term portion of mortgage 10,835 10,835
note payable
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Total liabilities $ 13,744 $1,157 $ - $ 330 $ 15,231
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Stockholders' Equity
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, 54 26 (D) 80
par value $.01, 100,000,000
shares authorized, 5,335,913
issued and outstanding
Class B Voting Common Stock, par 13 20 (13) (D) 20
value $.01, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 1,333,969 issued and
outstanding
Additional paid-in capital 59,603 349 8,461 (D) 68,413
Accumulated deficit (24,213) 2,360 (2,360) (D) (24,213)
Accumulated other 168 - 168
comprehensive income
Note receivable from shareholder (1,998) - (1,998)
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Total stockholders' equity $ 33,627 $2,729 $ - $ 6,114 $ 42,470
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 47,371 $3,886 $ - $ 6,444 $ 57,701
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The pro forma balance sheet has been prepared to reflect the acquisition by
merger of OBI with Theatres, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citadel, for
$10,000,000 of Citadel Class A and Class B common stock shares. Pro forma
adjustments are made to reflect the following:
(A) The real estate assets of OBI at appraised fair market value at the
merger/acquisition date.
(B) The excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of net asset acquired
(goodwill).
(C) The estimated capitalized transaction costs.
(D) 2,609,264 shares of Class A and 652,315 shares of Class B common stock
shares issued in the OBI Merger, based on assumed signing date of July 20,
2000.
(E) Pursuant to the terms of the OBI Merger Agreement, the accounts payable and
accrued liabilities of OBI will be settled by OBI prior to closing of the
OBI Merger, thereby reducing the amount of current assets and current
liabilities by the same amount.
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CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
DECEMBER 31, 1999
Proforma
Citadel OBI Adjustments Consolidated
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Revenues 3,952 2,582 6,534
Operating expenses 2,851 2,212 152 (A)(B) 5,215
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Operating income $ 1,101 $ 370 $ (152) 1,319
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Non-operating income
(expense) 13,702 -- 13,702
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Earnings before minority $ 14,803 $ 370 $ (152) $ 15,021
interest and taxes
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Minority interest (7) -- -- (7)
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Earnings before taxes $ 14,796 $ 370 $ (152) $ 15,014
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Taxes (5,309) (74) (164) (C) (5,547)
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Net earnings $ 9,487 $ 296 $ (316) $ 9,467
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Basic earnings per share (D) $ 0.96 $ 0.95
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Diluted earnings per share (D) $ 0.95 $ 0.95
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(A) Adjustment represents an increase in the amortization of goodwill and
capitalized transaction costs.
(B) Included in OBI's operating expense are the following:
(i) $1,200,000 of general and administrative expenses paid to an affiliate
and
(ii) $305,000 of legal expenses. The arrangement with the affiliate to
provide for general and administrative expenses will terminate upon
closing of the acquisition of OBI by Citadel. Thus, such expenses are
not expected to continue.
(C) Adjustment represents the income tax expense that would have been incurred
if OBI had been a C-corporation throughout calendar year 1999.
(D) Basic and diluted earning per share were calculated as if the 2,609,264 and
652,315 shares of Class A and Class B common stock shares were issued as of
January 1, 1999. The average weighted shares outstanding for the year ended
December 31, 1999 was 6,669,882 and 20 for Citadel and OBI, respectively
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CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Proforma
Citadel OBI Adjustments Consolidated
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Revenues 602 922 1,524
Operating expenses 454 834 38 (A)(B) 1,326
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Operating income $ 148 $ 88 $ (38) $ 198
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Non-operating income (expense) 183 -- 183
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Earnings before minority interest and $ 331 $ 88 $ (38) $ 381
taxes
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Minority interest (1) - - (1)
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Earnings before taxes $ 330 $ 88 $ (38) $ 380
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Taxes (99) (8) (124) (C) (231)
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Net earnings $ 231 $ 80 $(162) $ 149
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Basic earnings per share $0.02 $ 0.02
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Diluted earnings per share $0.02 $ 0.02
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(A) Adjustment represents the amortization of the goodwill and capitalized
transaction costs for the quarter.
(B) Until November 1999, OBI had engaged a management company to book the
theaters, enter into contracts, collect cash from ticket sales, and perform
other functions. As such, OBI had recorded the net revenues that it was
entitled to, and not the gross revenues or expenses of the management
company in 1999. For the three months ended March 31, 2000, however, OBI
recorded the gross revenues and expenses incurred by OBI as the
responsibilities previously undertaken by the management company, but are
now conducted by OBI.
(C) Adjustment represents what the income tax expense that would have been
incurred if OBI had been a C-corporation during the three months ended
March 31, 2000.
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The OBI Merger Agreement
General. The following summary of the material terms of the OBI Merger
Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the OBI
Merger Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The OBI Merger. At the effective time of the OBI Merger (the "Effective
Time"), if stockholders approve the issuance of the Merger Shares, OBI will be
merged with and into Theatres, which will be the surviving corporation. If
stockholders do not approve the issuance of the Merger Shares, OBI will be the
surviving corporation. The Effective Time will occur on the filing of a
certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of Nevada. The Company
anticipates that the Effective Time will occur promptly after the Annual
Meeting, subject to satisfaction of the conditions to closing.
At the Effective Time, the shares of capital stock of OBI previously
outstanding will be converted into the right to receive the Merger Shares, if
stockholders approval is obtained, or $10,000,000 cash (less certain expenses),
if not. Each of Messrs. Cotter and Forman owns one-half of the outstanding
shares of OBI.
Representations and Warranties. The OBI Merger Agreement contains various
representations and warranties made by OBI and Messrs. Cotter and Forman in
favor of the Company and OBI Acquisition, including, among other things (subject
to various exceptions and limitations), as to
i. OBI's corporate organization and good standing;
ii. OBI's authorization, and OBI's and Messrs. Cotter's and Forman's
execution and delivery of, the OBI Merger Agreement, and that the OBI
Merger Agreement is their binding and enforceable obligation, subject
to customary exceptions;
iii. the capitalization of OBI;
iv. the absence of any conflict between the OBI Merger Agreement and the
organizational documents of OBI, any material obligations to which it
is bound, or laws;
v. the accuracy of certain financial statements of OBI;
vi. the absence of indebtedness of OBI except as disclosed;
vii. certain tax matters;
viii. the absence of material adverse changes with respect to OBI or its
business;
ix. the absence of certain litigation;
x. OBI's substantial compliance with laws;
xi. the ownership by OBI of its assets and related matters;
xii. the existence and lack of default under contracts to which OBI is
subject;
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xiii. insurance maintained by OBI;
xiv. the absence of certain environmental matters;
xv. certain employee matters;
xvi. the absence of any broker representing OBI or Messrs. Cotter or
Forman;
xvii. the representations in the OBI Merger Agreement, and the information
furnished by them for inclusion in this Proxy Statement, not
containing an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission of
a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;
xviii. Messrs. Cotter and Forman acquisition of the Merger Shares for
investment, with no view towards the sale or distribution of such
shares; and
xix. OBI not having conducted business other than the operation of its
off-Broadway theatres.
The OBI Merger Agreement contains various representations and warranties
made by the Company and OBI Acquisition in favor of OBI and Messrs. Cotter and
Forman, including, among other things (subject to various exceptions and
limitations), as to
i. matters comparable to those in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (viii), (ix),
and (xvi) above;
ii. reports filed by the Company under the Exchange Act and other
information furnished by the Company; and
iii. the Company having had an opportunity to inspect OBI's properties and
has otherwise conducted its diligence.
Certain Covenants. The OBI Merger Agreement provides that, prior to the
Closing Date, OBI will conduct its operations in the ordinary course of business
in a manner consistent with past practice, and will use its commercially
reasonable efforts to preserve its business organization. Except as set forth
in the OBI Merger Agreement, OBI will not:
i. amend its articles of incorporation or bylaws;
ii. make any change in its authorized or issued capital stock or rights to
acquire capital stock;
iii. incur indebtedness;
iv. grant any increase in salaries or new benefits to any employees;
v. enter into material contracts;
vi. initiate any plan of liquidation or dissolution or similar actions;
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vii. authorize capital expenditures in excess of certain limits;
viii. make any changes in its accounting policies;
ix. settle certain litigations;
x. take certain actions relating to taxes; or
xi. book any new show, unless of a quality substantially similar to shows
customarily booked and terminable with 30 days notice.
The Company has agreed to conduct its operations in the ordinary course of
business in a manner consistent with past practice, and will use its
commercially reasonable efforts to preserve its business organization, and has
will not take actions with respect to the Company comparable to those described
in (i), (vi), or (x) above.
OBI and Messrs. Cotter and Forman have also agreed
i. not to solicit or take certain other actions with respect to the
acquisition of or other business combination involving OBI,
ii. to repay or otherwise satisfy any indebtedness of OBI existing at the
Effective Time, and
iii. to provide certain information for use in this Proxy Statement and
otherwise.
The parties have made certain additional agreements under the OBI Merger
Agreement, including
i. to take actions to consummate the OBI Merger,
ii. consult regarding publicity regarding the OBI Merger,
iii. provide each other access to certain information, and notice of certain
matters, and
iv. take certain actions to cause the OBI Merger to qualify as a tax-free
reorganization.
The parties have also agreed to certain reciprocal indemnities, which are
subject to various limits and conditions. Messrs. Cotter and Forman may satisfy
certain of such indemnity obligations by tendering Merger Shares back to the
Company.
Each of the parties to the OBI Merger Agreement will pay its own fees and
expenses in connection with the OBI Merger.
Registration Rights. At the closing of the OBI Merger, the Company will
enter into a Registration Rights Agreement with Messrs. Cotter and Forman, under
which Messrs. Cotter and Forman will have certain demand and piggyback
registration rights with respect to the shares of Common Stock
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issuable in the OBI Merger. Messrs. Cotter and Forman will be entitled to one
demand registration of such shares at the expense of the Company and will be
entitled to piggyback registration rights.
Conditions to Closing The parties' obligations under the OBI Merger
Agreement are subject to a number of conditions. All parties' obligations are
subject to the approval of the OBI Merger by the Company's stockholders; the
receipt of certain tax opinions; and the absence of injunctions or certain
government proceedings.
In addition, the Company's and OBI Acquisition's obligations are subject to
customary conditions, including
i. the accuracy in all material respects of the representations made by
OBI and Messrs. Cotter and Forman,
ii. the performance by OBI and Messrs. Cotter and Forman of their
obligations under the OBI Merger Agreement,
iii. the absence of any material adverse change in the financial condition,
results of operations, properties, or business of OBI,
iv. the receipt of necessary consents,
v. that the opinion of Slusser Associates not have been withdrawn or
modified,
vi. receipt of title insurance,
vii. the approval of the listing of the Merger Shares on the American Stock
Exchange,
viii. receipt of customary closing documents, including legal opinions.
OBI's and Messrs. Cotter's and Forman's obligations are also subject to
customary conditions, including
i. the accuracy in all material respects of the representations made by
the Company and OBI Acquisition,
ii. the performance by the Company and OBI Acquisition of their
obligations under the OBI Merger Agreement,
iii. the absence of any material adverse change in the financial condition,
results of operations, properties, or business of the Company,
iv. the receipt of necessary consents,
v. the delivery by the Company of a registration rights agreement (see
Registration Rights above), and
vi. receipt of customary closing documents, including legal opinions.
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The Company is not aware of any governmental consents required for
consummation of the OBI Merger.
Termination and Amendment. The OBI Merger Agreement provides that it may
be terminated
i. by mutual consent of the Company, OBI, and Messrs. Cotter and Forman,
ii. by the Company, if there is material adverse change in the financial
condition, operations, or business of OBI, or certain breaches of the
OBI Merger Agreement by OBI or Messrs. Cotter and Forman,
iii. by OBI and Messrs. Cotter and Forman, if there is material adverse
change in the financial condition, operations, or business of the
Company, or certain breaches of the OBI Merger Agreement by the
Company, or
iv. by the Company, OBI, or Messrs. Cotter and Forman if the OBI Merger is
not consummated by November 30, 2000, subject to certain exceptions
and extens ions.
The parties to the OBI Merger Agreement may amend the OBI Merger Agreement
before or after its approval by stockholders of the Company. The parties to the
OBI Merger Agreement may
i. extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other
acts of the other parties,
ii. waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained
in the OBI Merger Agreement or in any document delivered pursuant
thereto, and
iii. waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained in
the OBI Merger Agreement.
Accordingly, the parties could elect not to terminate the OBI Merger
Agreement even if the requirements or conditions specified above were not met or
complied with at or prior to the Closing.
Dissenters' and Preemptive Rights
The holders of the Common Stock will have no dissenters' and preemptive
rights in connection with the approval of the OBI Merger Agreement or
consummation of the OBI Merger.
Tax and Accounting Treatment
For federal income tax purposes, neither the Company nor its stockholders
will recognize any gain or loss as a result of the OBI Merger whether cash is
paid or Merger Shares are issued. If the Merger Shares are issued, the OBI
Merger will not result in the recognition of taxable gain or loss to Messrs.
Cotter and Forman. If the Merger Shares are not issued and the Company pays
cash in the OBI Merger, Messrs. Cotter and Forman will recognize taxable gain or
loss realized upon the exchange of OBI stock for cash in the OBI Merger.
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The OBI Merger will be treated as a purchase for accounting purposes. If
the Merger Shares are issued, the Company will have a basis of $_________ in the
assets of OBI for accounting purposes. If cash is used to complete the OBI
Merger, the Company will have a basis of approximately $10,000,000 in the assets
of OBI for accounting purposes.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE STOCK
ISSUANCE PROPOSAL.
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PROPOSAL NO. 3
PROPOSAL FOR APPROVAL OF 1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN OF
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
1999 Stock Option Plan
Background and Overview
The Company previously adopted the 1996 Nonemployee Director Stock Option
Plan ("1996 Plan") pursuant to which the Company granted Options to purchase
10,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock to each of its incumbent directors
as of October 3, 1996.
On November 18, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors adopted the 1999
Stock Option Plan of Citadel Holding Corporation ("1999 Stock Option Plan" or
"1999 Plan"). The purpose of the 1999 Plan is to (a) encourage selected
employees, directors and consultants of the Company to increase Company profits,
(b) encourage selected employees, directors and consultants to accept and/or
continue their relationship with the Company and (c) increase the interest of
selected employees, directors and consultants in the Company's welfare through
participation in the growth in value of the Company's capital stock.
By its terms, the 1999 Plan does not replace the 1996 Plan. However, all
of the Options granted under the 1996 Plan either have expired or were
surrendered in exchange for Options under the 1999 Plan. See discussion below,
Options Granted Under 1999 Plan.
The principal provisions of the 1999 Stock Option Plan are summarized
below. This summary does not, however, purport to be complete and is qualified
in its entirety by the terms of the 1999 Stock Option Plan, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit E and is incorporated herein by reference.
Types of Options and Who Is Eligible
The 1999 Stock Option Plan permits two types of stock options (collectively
"Options"): Incentive stock options ("ISOs"), intended to satisfy the
requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"), and what are
commonly referred to as "nonqualified options" (NQOs"). ISOs and NQOs may be
granted to persons who at the time of the grant are employed by the Company or
Company "Affiliate" and such person is either an officer or director
("Employees"). An "Affiliate" is defined in the 1999 Plan and generally refers
to the parent and any subsidiary of the Company. Directors or consultants of
the Company and its Affiliates may be granted NQOs, but not ISOs.
Total Authorized Options; Effect of Company's Capital Restructure
The 1999 Stock Option Plan was developed before the Company's merger and
reincorporation as a Nevada corporation and the restructure of the Company's
capital stock. Therefore the total number of authorized Options under the 1999
Stock Option Plan is 666,000 shares of Common Stock. As a result of the
Company's capital restructure, the total number of authorized Options is 532,800
shares of Non-Voting Common Stock and 133,200 shares of Voting Common Stock.
Options that are granted, but subsequently expire, terminate or are cancelled
become eligible again for grants.
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Administration; 10 Year limit; Option Agreements
The 1999 Stock Option Plan will be administered by an "Administrator",
which shall be the Company's Board of Directors or, at the Board's discretion, a
committee appointed by the Board. The Administrator may in turn delegate
nondiscretionary administrative duties.
The Administrator will determine the persons to whom the Options should be
granted and the number and timing of any Options granted. No Options may be
granted after 10 years from the date the Board adopts the 1999 Plan, and each
optionee will be required to sign a stock option agreement in a form prescribed
by the Administrator. Subject to the terms and conditions of the 1999 Plan,
the Administrator will be responsible for all administration over the 1999 Plan,
including prescribing rules and regulations applicable to the Options and making
final and binding determinations under the 1999 Plan.
The Company intends that Options granted under the 1999 Plan will be exempt
from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant
to Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, which exempts certain short-swing gains
from recapture by the Company. Accordingly, to satisfy the requirements of Rule
16b-3, the Company anticipates that the Administrator will be comprised
exclusively of two or more "non-employee directors," as defined in Rule 16b-3,
or that the Committee will take other actions as may be necessary to satisfy the
conditions of such rule.
Terms and Conditions
Options under the 1999 Plan will not be transferable other than by will or
by the laws of descent and distribution. Options become effective on the date
the stock option agreement is executed. The maximum term of an Option is 10
years. The 1999 Stock Option Plan contains additional terms and conditions
applicable to the Options, including, without limitation, the effect of changes
in the Company's capital structure and certain corporate transactions (e.g.,
mergers or consolidations) involving the Company, time and manner of Option
exercise, payment terms for any exercised Options, and the effect of termination
of employment.
Exercise Price
The exercise price per share of any option granted under the 1999 Plan may
not be less than the fair market value per share of the applicable stock on the
date the Option is granted, as determined by the Administrator in accordance
with the 1999 Plan. Under the Code and the 1999 Plan, the exercise price for an
ISO granted to a person then owning more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of the Company's stock may not be less than 110% of the fair market
value of the stock covered by the Option on the date of grant. In addition,
under the Code and the 1999 Plan, the aggregate fair market value of the stock
in question (determined at the time the option is granted) with respect to which
ISOs are exercisable for the first time by any individual during any calendar
year (under all option plans of the Company and its subsidiaries) may not exceed
$100,000.
Options Granted under the 1999 Plan
On April 13, 20000, the Stock Option Committee granted Options under the
1999 Plan as described in the following Table on 1999 Stock Option Plan:
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Options Granted under
1999 Stock Option Plan to Acquire Shares of
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock./1/
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Name and Position Number of Vesting
Options of Options
Granted(1)
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Alfred Villasenor, Jr., Director 20,000 All options vested on April 13, 2000.
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William C. Soady. Director 20,000 All options vested on April 13, 2000.
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Robert M. Loeffler 20,000 All options vested on April 13, 2000.
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8,000 immediately, remainder to
S. Craig Tompkins, Vice Chairman 40,000 vest 8,000 annually over 4 years.
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15,000 on first anniversary date
Andrzej Matyczynski, Chief Financial 30,000 of employment (November 18, 20000)
Officer and Treasurer remainder to vest 5,000 annually
over 3 years.
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3,000 immediately, remainder to
Brett Marsh, Vice President, Real Estate 15,000 vest 3,000 annually over 4 years.
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1,250 on first anniversary date of
Jorge Alvarez, Director of Tax 5,000 employment (February 14, 2000),
1,250 to vest annually over 3
years.
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1,250 on first anniversary date of
Barbara Cho, Controller 5,000 employment (January 10, 2000),
1,250 shares to vest annually over
the following 3 years.
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All directors and employees as a group 135,000
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The Board of Directors supported the action by the Stock Option committee. Each
Option grant was made on the condition that the recipient surrender any options
held under the 1996 Plan..
No Options under the 1999 Plan may be exercised until the 1999 Plan's adoption
is approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of Voting Common Stock.
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/1/ In addition, Ronald Simon, former Director of the Company, held options for
10,000 shares of Common Stock under the 1996 Nonemployee Director Stock Option
Plan. As a result of the restructure of the Company's capital stock into two
classes of stock, those options have automatically converted into options to
acquire 8,000 and 2,000 shares, respectively, of Non-Voting Common Stock and
Voting Common Stock.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN OF CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION.
CITADEL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Deloitte & Touche have been the independent certified public accountants
for Citadel since 1983 and have been selected by Citadel to continue to serve as
the accountants for Citadel for the remainder of 2000. Representatives of
Deloitte & Touche will attend the Annual Meeting with an opportunity to make a
statement if they desire to do so and will be available to respond to questions.
AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
A copy of Citadel's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999 is enclosed, and Citadel's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
STOCKHOLDERS PROPOSALS
Any stockholder, who in accordance with and subject to the provisions of
the proxy rules of the SEC, wish to submit for inclusion in the Proxy Statement
relating to the Company's 2001 Annual Meeting of stockholders must deliver such
proposal to the Company at its principal office on or before April 14, 2001. If
the Company is not notified of a stockholder proposal by June 27, 2001, the
proxies held by management of the Company may confer discretionary authority to
vote against such stockholder proposal, even though such proposal is not
discussed in the Proxy Statement relating to the 2001 Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors will consider written nominations for directors from
stockholders. Nominations for the election of directors made by the stockholders
of the Company must be made by written notice delivered to the Secretary of the
Company at the Company's principal executive offices not less than 120 days
prior to the first anniversary of the immediately preceding annual meeting of
stockholders at which directors are elected. Such written notice must set
forth, among other things, the name, age, address and principal occupation or
employment of such nominee, the number of shares of the Company's Common Stock
owned by such nominee and such other information as is required by the proxy
rules of the SEC with respect to a nominee of the Board of Directors.
Nominations not made in accordance with the foregoing procedure will not be
valid.
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OTHER MATTERS
At the time of preparation of this Proxy Statement, the Board of Directors
of Citadel was not aware of any other matters to be brought before the Annual
Meeting. However, if any other matters are properly presented for action, it is
the intention of the persons named in the accompanying proxy to vote on such
matters in accordance with their judgment.
By order of the Board of Directors,
S. Craig Tompkins
Corporate Secretary
Los Angeles, California
August ___, 2000
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Exhibit A
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
dated as of July __, 2000,
by and among
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION,
Acquiror,
CITADEL OFF BROADWAY THEATRES, INC.,
Merger Sub,
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.,
the Company,
and
MICHAEL R. FORMAN and
JAMES J. COTTER,
Shareholders
(for purposes of Section 2.6, Section 3.1, Article V, Article VII (excluding
Section 7.3), Article VIII (excluding Section 8.5 and Section 8.6), Section
9.1, Section 9.3, Section 9.4, Article X and Article XI only)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article I................................................................................DEFINITIONS 2
Section 1.1......................................................Definition of Certain Terms 6
Section 1.2.....................................................................Construction 12
Article II....................................................................................MERGER 13
Section 2.1.......................................................................The Merger 13
Section 2.2...........................................................................Filing 13
Section 2.3.....................................................Effective Time of the Merger 13
Section 2.4................Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of Surviving Corporation 13
Section 2.5..................................Directors and Officers of Surviving Corporation 14
Section 2.6.......................................................Waiver of Appraisal Rights 14
Article III.................MERGER CONSIDERATION; CONVERSION OR CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN THE MERGER 14
Section 3.1. Merger Consideration; Conversion or Cancellation of Shares in the Merger;
Cash Purchase Price 14
Section 3.2.................................................Payment for Shares in the Merger 16
Section 3.3......................................Transfer of Shares After the Effective Time 16
Article IV.............................................................CERTAIN EFFECTS OF THE MERGER 16
Section 4.1.............................................................Effect of the Merger 16
Section 4.2...............................................................Further Assurances 17
Article V.........................REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND THE SHAREHOLDERS 18
Section 5.1.................................................................Corporate Status 18
Section 5.2..............................................................Authorization, etc. 18
Section 5.3.....................................................Capital Stock of the Company 19
Section 5.4...............................................................No Conflicts, etc. 20
Section 5.5.............................................................Financial Statements 20
Section 5.6......................................Indebtedness for Borrowed Money; Guarantees 21
Section 5.7............................................................................Taxes 21
Section 5.8...............................................................Absence of Changes 22
Section 5.9.......................................................................Litigation 23
Section 5.10.......................Compliance with Laws; Governmental Approvals and Consents 24
Section 5.11..........................................................................Assets 24
Section 5.12.......................................................................Contracts 27
Section 5.13.......................................................................Insurance 29
Section 5.14...........................................................Environmental Matters 29
Section 5.15.......................................................................Employees 29
Section 5.16...................................................................Pension Plans 29
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Section 5.17..........................................................Brokers, Finders, etc. 29
Section 5.18......................................................................Disclosure 30
Section 5.19...........................................................Effect of Transaction 30
Section 5.20............................................................Board Recommendation 30
Section 5.21..............................................................Securities Matters 30
Section 5.22................................................................Other Businesses 32
Article VI.................................REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUIROR AND MERGER.SUB 32
Section 6.1...................................................Organization and Qualification 32
Section 6.2...................................................................Capitalization 32
Section 6.3..................................................Authority Relative to Agreement 33
Section 6.4..............................................................No Violations, etc. 33
Section 6.5.........................................Commission Filings; Financial Statements 34
Section 6.6.....................................................Absence of Changes or Events 35
Section 6.7.......................................................................Litigation 35
Section 6.8.............................................................Board Recommendation 35
Section 6.9...............................................................Finders or Brokers 36
Section 6.10...................................................................Due Diligence 36
Article VII.......................CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY AND ACQUIROR PENDING THE MERGER 37
Section 7.1............................Conduct of Business of the Company Pending the Merger 37
Section 7.2............................................................Acquisition Proposals 39
Section 7.3...............................Conduct of Business of Acquiror Pending the Merger 40
Section 7.4.............................................................................Debt 40
Article VIII................................................................COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS 40
Section 8.1...............................................Additional Agreements; Cooperation 41
Section 8.2........................................................................Publicity 43
Section 8.3..................................................................No Solicitation 43
Section 8.4............................................................Access to Information 44
Section 8.5..................................................Notification of Certain Matters 44
Section 8.6...........................................................Directors and Officers 44
Section 8.7................................................................Fees and Expenses 44
Section 8.8.......................................................................Affiliates 45
Section 8.9....................................................................Miscellaneous 45
Section 8.10...................................................................Tax Treatment 45
Section 8.11.................................................Indemnification of Shareholders 45
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Section 8.12.....................................................Indemnification of Acquiror 47
Section 8.13..........................................Certain Limitations of Indemnification 49
Section 8.14.................Satisfaction of Indemnification Obligations by the Shareholders 50
Article IX.....................................................................CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 50
Section 9.1.......................Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger 50
Section 9.2.............................Conditions to Obligations of Acquiror and Merger.Sub 51
Section 9.3....................Conditions to Obligations of the Company and the Shareholders 52
Section 9.4............................................Right to Close Notwithstanding Breach 54
Article X.....................................................................TERMINATION AND WAIVER 55
Section 10.1......................................................................Termination 55
Section 10.2...........................................................................Waiver 56
Article XI.............................................................................MISCELLANEOUS 56
Section 11.1.....................................Expiration of Representations and Warranties 56
Section 11.2..........................................................Closing Date and Waiver 56
Section 11.3..........................................................................Notices 57
Section 11.4.....................................................................Counterparts 58
Section 11.5.........................................................................Headings 58
Section 11.6........................................................................Amendment 58
Section 11.7.....................................................Liability for Transfer Taxes 58
Section 11.8.....................................................No Third Party Beneficiaries 58
Section 11.9....................................................................Governing Law 58
Section 11.10................................................................Entire Agreement 58
Section 11.11........................................................................Validity 59
Section 11.12..................................................................Interpretation 59
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit 2.2 Form of Certificate of Merger
Exhibit 8.8 Form of Letter from Affiliates
Exhibit 9.2(e) Form of Tax Opinion
Exhibit 9.2(g) Forms of Opinions of Counsel to Company and Shareholders
Exhibit 9.3(g) Form of Opinion of Counsel to Acquiror
Exhibit 9.3(h) Form of Registration Rights Agreement
SCHEDULES
Schedule 5.3(a) Shareholders
Schedule 5.3(c) Subscriptions, Options, Rights, etc.
Schedule 5.4 Conflicts
Schedule 5.5 December Balance Sheet
Schedule 5.8 Changes
Schedule 5.9(a) Actions
Schedule 5.9(b) Judgments, Consent Decrees and Injunctions
Schedule 5.10(a) Compliance with Laws
Schedule 5.10(b) Governmental Approvals and Other Consents
Schedule 5.11(a) Owned Real Property
Schedule 5.11(b)(i) Leased Real Property
Schedule 5.11(b)(ii) Occupancy Agreements
Schedule 5.11(c) Ownership Interest in Assets
Schedule 5.11(f) Tangible Personal Property
Schedule 5.11(i) Work Performed at Theatres
Schedule 5.12(a)(i) Company Contracts
Schedule 5.12(a)(ii) USTM Contracts
Schedule 5.12(b) Defaults under Company Contracts
Schedule 5.12(c) Advances under Company Contracts
Schedule 5.13 Insurance
Schedule 5.14 Environmental Matters
Schedule 5.21 Shareholders' Principal Residence
Schedule 5.22 Other Businesses
Schedule 6.4(a) Filings, Permits and Authorizations
Schedule 8.1(a) Additional Waivers, Consents and Approvals
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of July __, 2000, by and among
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation ("Acquiror"), CITADEL OFF
BROADWAY THEATRES, INC., a Nevada corporation and a direct wholly owned
subsidiary of Acquiror ("Merger Sub"), OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC., a
California corporation (the "Company" and, together with Merger Sub, the
"Constituent Corporations"), and Michael R. Forman and James J. Cotter (each, a
"Shareholder" and collectively, the "Shareholders") (for purposes of Section
2.6, Section 3.1, Article V, Article VII (excluding Section 7.3), Article VIII
(excluding Section 8.5 and Section 8.6), Section 9.1, Section 9.3, Section 9.4,
Article X, and Article XI only).
R E C I T A L S:
The Company, formerly named Amsovinvest Incorporated, owns a certain
leasehold interest and two fee interests, which together comprise three (3)
parcels of realty located in New York City commonly known as (i) the Union
Square Theatre, located at 100 East 17th Street, New York, New York 10003, (ii)
the Orpheum Theatre, located at 126 Second Avenue, New York, New York 10003, and
(iii) the Minetta Lane Theatre, located at 18 Minetta Lane, New York, New York
10012, which properties (more fully described on Schedule 5.11(a) and Schedule
5.11(b)(i) attached hereto) are currently being used as theatres for live
production (collectively referred to herein as the "Theatres");
The Company has engaged and relied upon USTM (hereinafter defined) since
1989 to manage, operate and do all things necessary in the management and
operation of the Theatres, including, without limitation, booking all
performances, maintaining or causing to be maintained the Theatres in good
condition, providing personnel, acquiring and keeping in full force and effect
all licenses and permits, advertising and paying all operating expenses in
connection with the operation thereof;
Acquiror acknowledges that (i) the value of the Theatres as venues for live
productions has been dependent in part upon the relationship of USTM with the
Company and the Theatres, (ii) there is no certainty that this relationship will
continue, (iii) the value of the Theatres could be significantly diminished
without the continuing involvement of USTM, and (iv) the Shareholders have
played a relatively passive role with respect to the Theatres, relying upon USTM
for the management and operation thereof;
Acquiror has determined that a merger between the Company and Merger Sub is
in the best interests of Acquiror and its shareholders;
Acquiror, the Company and Merger Sub have determined that it is advisable
that the Company be merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub being the
survivor (the "Merger"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
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herein and in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada and the State of
California and any other applicable statutes and regulations;
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It is intended that the Merger shall qualify as a tax free reorganization
within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code"), for United States federal income tax purposes; and
The respective boards of directors of each of Acquiror, the Company and
Merger Sub, and the shareholders of the Company and Merger Sub, have authorized
and approved the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants,
representations, warranties and conditions herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be
legally bound, agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1. Definition of Certain Terms.
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The terms defined in this Section 1.1, whenever used in this Agreement,
shall have the respective meanings indicated below for all purposes of this
Agreement.
"1999 Statements" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.
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"Acquiror" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
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Agreement.
"Acquiror Stock" means the Acquiror Voting Common Stock and Acquiror Non-
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Voting Common Stock.
"Acquiror Non-Voting Common Stock" has the meaning set forth in Section
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3.1(a)(i).
"Acquiror Excluded Representation" has the meaning set forth in Section
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8.11.
"Acquiror Indemnitees" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.12(a).
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"Acquiror Material Adverse Effect" means any event, circumstance,
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occurrence, fact, condition, change or effect that is materially adverse to the
business, operations, results of operations, financial condition, properties,
assets or liabilities of Acquiror on a consolidated basis.
"Acquiror Merger Shares" means the shares of Acquiror Non-Voting Common
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Stock and Acquiror Voting Common Stock, if any, issued or to be issued as a
result of the Merger.
"Acquiror Voting Common Stock" has the meaning set forth in Section
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3.1(a)(i).
"Acquisition Proposal" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.
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"Actions" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.9.
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"Advances" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.12(c).
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"Affiliate" of a specified Person means a Person that directly or
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indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is
under common control with, such specified Person or a member of such Person's
immediate family. "Control" (including the terms "controlled by" and "under
common control with") means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power
to direct or cause the direction of the management policies of a Person, whether
through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or credit arrangement,
as trustee or executor, or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) the
Company and its Affiliates (the "Company Affiliates") shall not include Acquiror
and its Subsidiaries; and (ii) Acquiror and its Subsidiaries (including Merger
Sub), on the one hand, and the Company and the Company Affiliates, on the other
hand, shall not be considered Affiliates of each other.
"Agreement" means this Agreement and Plan of Merger (including the Exhibits
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and the Schedules), as the same from time to time may be amended, supplemented
or waived.
"AMEX" means the American Stock Exchange.
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"Applicable Law" means all applicable provisions of all (i) constitutions,
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treaties, statutes, laws (including the common law), rules, regulations,
ordinances, codes or orders of any Governmental Authority, (ii) Governmental
Approvals, and (iii) orders, decisions, injunctions, judgments, awards and
decrees of or agreements with any Governmental Authority.
"Articles of Merger" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
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"Average Market Price" shall mean the sum of (i) .8 multiplied by the sum
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of the values (as hereinafter provided) of each trade in the Acquiror Non-Voting
Common Stock reported on the Consolidated Tape during the thirty trading days
ending on the day prior to the date of delivery pursuant to Section 8.14 divided
by the aggregate number of shares of Acquiror Non-Voting Common Stock traded in
such trades and (ii) .2 multiplied by the sum of the values of each trade in the
Acquiror Voting Common Stock reported on the Consolidated Tape during the thirty
trading days ending on the last trading day prior to the date of delivery
pursuant to Section 8.14 divided by the aggregate number of shares of Acquiror
Voting Common Stock traded in such trades, where the "value" of a trade is the
price per share paid in such trade multiplied by the number of shares traded in
such trade, all as reported on the Consolidated Tape.
"Cash Purchase Price" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(b).
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"Citadel Stockholder Approval" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.8
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hereof.
"Closing Date" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
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"Code" has the meaning set forth in Recital F of this Agreement.
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"Company" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
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Agreement.
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"Company Common Stock" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(a)(i).
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"Company Contracts" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.12(a).
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"Company Material Adverse Effect" means any event, circumstance,
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occurrence, fact, condition, change or effect that is materially adverse to the
business, operations, results of operations, financial condition, properties,
assets or liabilities of the Company.
"Company Real Properties" means all real property now or previously owned
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or leased by the Company.
"Concessions" means those supplies that may be maintained by the Company
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from time to time in connection with the providing of concessions at the
Theatres.
"Conflicts Committee" means the Conflicts Committee of the board of
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directors of Acquiror.
"Consent" means any consent, approval, authorization, stipulation, waiver,
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permit, grant, franchise, concession, agreement, license, exemption or order of,
registration, certificate, declaration or filing with, or report or notice to,
any Person, including any Governmental Authority.
"Consolidated Tape" means the ticker tape which includes quotes for AMEX
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stocks.
"Constituent Corporations" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph
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of this Agreement.
"Contract" means all contracts, agreements, instruments, leases, licenses,
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arrangements, and understandings.
"Debt" means, as to any Person, all obligations for payment of principal,
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interest, penalties and collection costs thereof, with respect to money
borrowed, incurred or assumed (including guarantees), and other similar
obligations in the nature of a borrowing by which such Person will be obligated
to pay.
"December Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5.
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"Disclosure Schedule" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
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Article V.
"$" or "dollars" means lawful money of the United States of America.
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"Effective Time" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
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"Environmental Laws" means all federal, state, local and foreign laws,
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statutes, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, directives, binding policies,
permits or orders relating to or addressing the environment or human health,
including, but not limited to, any law, statute, code, ordinance, rule,
regulation, directive, binding policy, permit, authorization or order.
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"Environmental Liabilities and Costs" means all Losses imposed by, under or
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pursuant to Environmental Laws, including reasonable fees incurred for the
services of attorneys, based on, arising out of or otherwise in respect of (i)
the ownership or operation of the Company or the Real Property, and (ii) the
environmental conditions existing on the Closing Date on, under, above, or
about the Real Property.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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"Excluded Representations" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.12.
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"Fairness Opinion" means the opinion of the Financial Advisor to the effect
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that the Merger Consideration is fair from a financial point of view to
Acquiror.
"Filed Actions" means any actions, complaints, suits, proceedings,
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arbitrations, citations or subpoenas which have been filed with or issued by a
court or other adjudicatory body.
"Financial Advisor" means Slusser Associates, Inc.
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"Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5.
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"GAAP" means United States generally accepted accounting principles.
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"Governmental Approval" means any Consent of, with or to any Governmental
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Authority.
"Governmental Authority" means any nation or government, any state or other
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political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative,
judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government,
including any government authority, agency, department, board, commission or
instrumentality of the United States, any State of the United States or any
political subdivision thereof, and any tribunal or arbitrator(s) of competent
jurisdiction, and any self-regulatory organization.
"Hazardous Substances" means any pollutant, substance, hazardous substance,
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radioactive substance, toxic substance, hazardous waste, medical waste,
radioactive waste, special waste, petroleum or petroleum-derived substance or
waste, asbestos, PCBs, or any hazardous or toxic constituent thereof defined in
or regulated under Environmental Laws as harmful to human health or the
environment.
"include", "includes" and "including" shall be construed as if followed by
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the phrase "without being limited to".
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"Indemnified Party" means the Shareholder Indemnitees or the Acquiror
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Indemnitees, as applicable.
"Intellectual Property" means any and all trademarks, service marks, brand
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names, certification marks, trade dress, assumed names, trade names, logos and
other indications of origin, sponsorship or affiliation, together with the
goodwill associated therewith (whether the
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foregoing are registered or unregistered), registrations thereof in any
jurisdiction and applications to register any of the foregoing in any
jurisdiction, and any extension, modification or renewal of any such
registration or application.
"Interim Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5.
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"Interim Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in Section
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8.1(c)(i).
"IRS" means the Internal Revenue Service.
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"knowledge", or any word of similar import with respect to (i) the Company,
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means the actual knowledge of the Shareholders, Michael Conroy or Margaret
Cotter, after inquiry with USTM, and (ii) a Shareholder means the actual
knowledge of the Shareholders, after inquiry with Michael Conroy.
"Leased Real Property" means all real property leased to the Company
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pursuant to the Lease, which Leased Real Property is identified in Schedule
5.11(b)(i) hereto.
"Lease" means that certain Agreement of Lease dated as of June 15, 1998
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between The Local 91 Realty Corporation, as landlord, and the Company, as
tenant, covering the premises at 100 East 17th Street, commonly known as the
Union Square Theatre.
"Lien" means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, right of others, claim,
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security interest, encumbrance, lease, sublease, license, occupancy agreement,
adverse claim or interest, easement, covenant, encroachment, burden, title
defect, title retention agreement, voting trust agreement, interest, equity,
option, lien, right of first refusal, charge or other restriction or limitation.
"Losses" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.11(a).
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"Merger" has the meaning set forth in the Recital E of this Agreement.
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"Merger Consideration" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(a)(i).
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"Merger Sub" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
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Agreement.
"Minetta Lane Mortgage" means the Mortgage and Assignment of Leases and
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Rents and Security Agreement, dated November 25, 1986, by and among Minetta Lane
Associates, as mortgagor, and Fred S. Jamner, Trustee, et al., as mortgagee
which has been recorded on December 1, 1986.
"Occupancy Agreements" means those agreements identified in Schedule
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5.11(b)(ii) hereto.
"Owned Real Property" means real property of which the Company is the owner
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of the fee simple interest, which Owned Real Property is identified in Schedule
5.11(a) hereto.
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"Permitted Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.11(c)(ii).
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"Person" means any natural person, firm, limited or general partnership,
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joint venture, joint stock company, unincorporated organization, association,
corporation, company, limited liability company, trust, business trust,
Governmental Authority or other entity.
"Proxy Statement" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.5(b).
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"Real Property" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real Property.
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"Registration Rights Agreement" means the Registration Rights Agreement,
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dated as of the Closing Date, between Acquiror and the Shareholders pertaining
to the Acquiror Merger Shares.
"Release" means the release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, injection,
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deposit, disposal, discharge, dispersal, leaching or migrating into the indoor
or outdoor environment of any Hazardous Substance through or in the air, soil,
surface water, groundwater, or any structure.
"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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"SEC Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.5.
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"Section 9.4 Losses" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.4(a).
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"Shareholders" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
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Agreement.
"Shareholder Indemnitees" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.11(a).
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"Shareholder Threshold Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.4(a).
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"Stub Periods" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(c)(i).
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"Survival Termination Date" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.11(a).
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"Surviving Corporation" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
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"Subsidiary" of a Person means any corporation, partnership, limited
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liability company, joint venture, trust or estate of which (or in which) more
than 50% of
(i) the outstanding capital stock having voting power to elect a majority
of the board of directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the
time capital stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall or
might have voting power upon the occurrence of any contingency),
(ii) the interest in the capital or profits of such partnership or joint
venture, or
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(iii) the beneficial interest of such trust or estate is at the time
directly or indirectly owned by such Person, by such Person and one or more
of its Subsidiaries or by one or more of such Person's Subsidiaries.
"Taxes" means any federal, state, provincial, local or foreign income,
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alternative, minimum, accumulated earnings, personal holding company, franchise,
capital stock, net worth, capital, profits, windfall profits, gross receipts,
value added, sales, use, goods and services, excise, customs duties, transfer,
conveyance, mortgage, registration, stamp, documentary, recording, premium,
severance, environmental (including taxes under Section 59A of the Code), real
property, personal property, ad valorem, intangibles, rent, occupancy, license,
occupational, employment, unemployment insurance, social security, disability,
workers' compensation, payroll, health care, withholding, estimated or other
similar tax, duty or other governmental charge or assessment or deficiencies
thereof, and including any interest, penalties or additions to tax attributable
to the foregoing.
"Threshold Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.11(a).
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"Transfer Agent" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(a).
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"Transfer Taxes" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.7.
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"Tax Return" means any return, report, declaration, form, claim for refund
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or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any schedule or
attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.
"Treasury Regulations" means the regulations prescribed pursuant to the
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Code.
"Unfiled Actions" means any claims, demands, grievances, inquiries or
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investigations with respect to which written notice has been received since
January 1, 1998.
"USTM" means Union Square Theatre Management, Inc., a New York corporation,
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and its successors and assigns.
"USTM Contracts" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.12(a).
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Section 1.2. Construction.
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All references herein to a Section, Article, Exhibit or Schedule are to a
Section, Article, Exhibit or Schedule of or to this Agreement, unless otherwise
indicated. Action or conduct of the Company shall be determined based upon
action or conduct by an officer or director of the Company, a Shareholder, or an
agent of the Company acting within the scope of its authority.
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ARTICLE II.
MERGER
Section 2.1. The Merger.
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Upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Effective
Time (as hereinafter defined), the Company shall be merged with and into Merger
Sub as provided herein. Thereupon, the corporate existence of Merger Sub, with
all its purposes, powers and objects, shall continue unaffected and unimpaired
by the Merger, and the corporate identity and existence, with all the purposes,
powers and objects, of the Company shall be merged with and into Merger Sub, and
Merger Sub as the corporation surviving the Merger (hereinafter sometimes called
the "Surviving Corporation") shall continue its corporate existence under the
laws of the State of Nevada under the corporate name to be set forth in the
Certificate of Merger.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else to the contrary in this
Agreement, if the Merger Consideration is to be paid in cash pursuant to Section
3.1(b), the Company, and not Merger Sub, shall be the Surviving Corporation and
this Agreement shall be deemed modified as appropriate to reflect the foregoing.
Section 2.2. Filing.
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Upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Sections
9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 hereof, the parties hereto will cause Articles of Merger, in
substantially the Form of Exhibit 2.2 attached hereto (the "Articles of
Merger"), to be executed and filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada, as
provided in Section 92A.200 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and with the
Secretary of State of the State of California as provided in Section 1108 of the
California General Corporation Law.
Section 2.3. Effective Time of the Merger.
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The Merger shall become effective immediately at the time of the filing of
the Certificate of Merger with the office of the Secretary of State of the State
of Nevada or at such later time specified in such Articles of Merger, which time
is herein sometimes referred to as the "Effective Time" and the date thereof is
herein sometimes referred to as the "Closing Date."
Section 2.4. Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of Surviving
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Corporation.
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Upon the effectiveness of the Merger, the Articles of Incorporation of
Merger Sub, as amended by the Articles of Merger, shall be the articles of
incorporation of the Surviving Corporation and the By-Laws of Merger Sub as in
effect on the date hereof shall be the By-Laws of the Surviving Corporation.
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Section 2.5. Directors and Officers of Surviving Corporation.
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(a) The directors of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective
Time shall continue as the directors of the Surviving
Corporation, in each case until their successors are elected and
qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the officers of
Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall continue
as the officers of the Surviving Corporation, in each case until
removed or until their respective successors are duly elected or
appointed and qualified in the manner provided in the articles of
incorporation and by-laws of the Surviving Corporation, or as
otherwise provided by law.
Section 2.6. Waiver of Appraisal Rights.
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The Shareholders hereby expressly waive any and all appraisal rights that
the Shareholders may be entitled to under the California General Corporation Law
or the Articles of Incorporation of the Company.
ARTICLE III.
MERGER CONSIDERATION; CONVERSION OR
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN THE MERGER
Section 3.1. Merger Consideration; Conversion or Cancellation of Shares
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in the Merger; Cash Purchase Price.
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(a) Subject to the provisions of this Article III, at the
Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part
of the holders thereof, the shares of the Constituent Corporations shall be
converted as follows:
(i) All shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share,
of the Company (the "Company Common Stock") issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
shall be automatically converted into the right to
receive a number of shares of duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of the
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per
share, of Acquiror (the "Acquiror Non-Voting Common
Stock"), and of the Class B Voting Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share, of Acquiror (the "Acquiror Voting
Common Stock"), equal to the quotient of (A) the Cash
Purchase Price set forth in Section 3.1(b) hereof
divided by (B) $[_____]/2/ (such Acquiror
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/2/ To be filled with the actual average market price of the stock over the 30
trading days preceding the date of signing.
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Merger Shares, or in the alternative, the Cash Purchase
Price as set forth in Section 3.1(b), hereinafter
referred to as the "Merger Consideration"). The number
of shares of Acquiror Voting Common Stock included in
the Acquiror Merger Shares shall be the greatest whole
number equal to or less than 20% of the total number of
Acquiror Merger Shares, and the remainder of the
Acquiror Merger Shares shall be Acquiror Non-Voting
Common Stock.
(ii) All shares of Company Common Stock to be converted into
shares of Acquiror Stock pursuant to this Section 3.1
shall cease to be outstanding, shall be canceled and
retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of a
certificate representing any such shares shall
thereafter cease to have any rights with respect to such
shares, except the right to receive for each of such
shares, upon the surrender of such certificate in
accordance with Section 3.2, the Merger Consideration
(including cash in lieu of fractional shares as provided
in Section 3.2).
(iii) Each share of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of
Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to
the Effective Time shall remain outstanding and shall
represent one share of common stock of the Surviving
Corporation, which share shall be issued to Acquiror and
shall constitute the only outstanding share of capital
stock of the Surviving Corporation.
(b) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary in any way relating to the Merger
Consideration, in the event that (i) (A) the Financial
Advisor determines that it is unable to deliver the
Fairness Opinion for any reason related to the issuance
of Acquiror Stock (but would be able to issue such
Fairness Opinion if the Merger Consideration is paid in
the form of cash) and (B) on such basis, the Conflicts
Committee concludes that it would be imprudent to issue
Acquiror Stock as the Merger Consideration, or (ii) the
Shareholders shall reasonably determine that the Merger
can not be effected by October 31, 2000 for any reason
relating to the issuance of Acquiror Stock, including,
without limitation, the failure to satisfy the condition
in paragraph (c) of Section 9.1 hereof, unless such
failure is the result of any failure by the Company or
the Shareholders to comply with their obligations
hereunder, then in the case of clause (i) or clause (ii)
Acquiror shall pay or cause to be paid in connection
with the Merger to the Shareholders at the Closing Date,
by wire transfer of immediately available funds, an
aggregate amount equal to $10,000,000 less an amount
equal to the Transfer Taxes under Applicable Law
reasonably determined by the Shareholders and an amount
equal to 50% of the cost of any title insurance policy
reasonably deemed necessary by
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Acquiror (the "Cash Purchase Price") which Cash Purchase
Price shall be in lieu of the Acquiror Stock otherwise
to be issued pursuant to Section 3.1(a). Shareholders
shall designate in writing at least three days prior to
the scheduled date of payment of the Cash Purchase Price
one United States bank account to which such payment is
to be made.
Section 3.2. Payment for Shares in the Merger.
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The manner of making payment for shares of Company Common Stock in the
Merger shall be as follows:
(a) If the Merger Consideration is Acquiror Stock, at the
Effective Time Acquiror shall make available to a
transfer agent selected by Acquiror (the "Transfer
Agent"), for the benefit of those persons who
immediately prior to the Effective Time were the holders
of Company Common Stock, a sufficient number of
certificates representing Acquiror Stock required to
effect the delivery of the aggregate Merger
Consideration required to be issued pursuant to Section
3.1(a). The Transfer Agent shall, pursuant to
irrevocable instructions from Acquiror, deliver the
Acquiror Merger Shares contemplated to be issued
pursuant to Section 3.1(a). In lieu of the issuance of
fractional shares of Acquiror Common Stock, Acquiror or
the Transfer Agent shall pay to each Shareholder an
amount in cash equal to the fair market value of any
fractional share of Acquiror Stock to which such
Shareholder would have been entitled but for this
sentence.
(b) If the Merger Consideration is the Cash Purchase Price,
at the Effective Time payment shall be made as set forth
in Section 3.1(b).
Section 3.3. Transfer of Shares After the Effective Time.
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No transfers of Company Common Stock shall be made on the stock transfer
books of the Company after the close of business on the day prior to the date of
the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time, certificates are presented to
the Surviving Corporation, Acquiror or the Exchange Agent, they shall be
canceled and exchanged as provided in this Article III.
ARTICLE IV.
CERTAIN EFFECTS OF THE MERGER
Section 4.1. Effect of the Merger.
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On and after the Effective Time and pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes
and the California General Corporation Law, the Surviving Corporation shall
possess all the rights, privileges, immunities, powers, and purposes, and be
subject to all the restrictions, disabilities and duties of each of Merger Sub
and the Company prior to the Merger; all the property, real and personal,
including subscriptions to shares, causes of action and every other asset
(including
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books and records) of Merger Sub and the Company, shall vest in the Surviving
Corporation without further act or deed; and the Surviving Corporation shall
assume and be liable for all the liabilities, obligations and penalties of
Merger Sub and the Company. No liability or obligation due or to become due and
no claim or demand for any cause existing against either Merger Sub or the
Company, or any shareholder, officer or director thereof, shall be released or
impaired by the Merger, and no action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal,
then pending by or against Merger Sub or the Company, or any shareholder,
officer or director thereof, shall abate or be discontinued by the Merger, but
may be enforced, prosecuted, settled or compromised as if the Merger had not
occurred, and the Surviving Corporation may be substituted in any such action or
proceeding in place of Merger Sub or the Company.
Section 4.2. Further Assurances.
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If at any time after the Effective Time, any further action is necessary or
desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest the Surviving
Corporation with full right, title and possession to all assets, property,
rights, privileges, powers and franchises of either of Merger Sub or the
Company, the officers of such corporation are fully authorized in the name of
their corporation or otherwise to take, and shall take, all such further action.
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ARTICLE V.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
AND THE SHAREHOLDERS
Except as set forth in the disclosure schedules attached hereto (the
"Disclosure Schedules"), (i) the Company represents and warrants to Acquiror and
Merger Sub as follows, (ii) the Shareholders, jointly and severally, represent
and warrant to Acquiror and Merger Sub, with respect to Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
5.7, 5.8, 5.11 (except as to Section 5.11(d)), 5.13, 5.17, 5.20, 5.21 and 5.22,
as follows, subject to the same qualifications and limitations as are applicable
to the Company, and (iii) the Shareholders, jointly and severally, represent and
warrant to Acquiror and Merger Sub, with respect to all the provisions other
than those set forth in clause (ii) as to their knowledge, as follows:
Section 5.1. Corporate Status.
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(a) The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of California,
with all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease
and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is
now being conducted. The Company is duly qualified to do
business and is in good standing in the State of New York. The
Company does not directly or indirectly own an interest in any
corporation, partnership or other business entity.
(b) The Company has delivered to Acquiror true, complete and correct
copies of the Company's articles of incorporation and by-laws,
in each case as amended and in effect on the date hereof and on
the Closing Date. The Company is not in violation of its
articles of incorporation (or other applicable charter document)
or by-laws (or other applicable organizational document). The
stock books of the Company which have been made available to
Acquiror for its inspection are true and complete.
Section 5.2. Authorization, etc.
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(a) The Company has full corporate power and authority to execute
and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions
contemplated on its part hereby. The execution and delivery by
the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated on its part hereby have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the
Company.
(b) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each of
the Company and the Shareholders and constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of each of the Company and the
Shareholders, enforceable against each of the Company and the
Shareholders in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
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moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights
generally and subject to general equitable principles
(regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law).
(c) The Shareholders have approved this Agreement and the Merger.
(d) Each other agreement to be executed in connection with this
Agreement by the Company and the Shareholders on or prior to the
Closing Date will be duly executed and delivered by each of the
Company and the Shareholders, as the case may be, and will
constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of each of the
Company and the Shareholders, enforceable against each of the
Company and the Shareholders in accordance with its respective
terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium,
reorganization, or similar laws affecting creditors' rights
generally and subject to general equitable principles
(regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law).
Section 5.3. Capital Stock of the Company.
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(a) As of the date hereof, the Company's authorized capital stock
consists in its entirety of one hundred (100) shares of Company
Common Stock, of which twenty (20) shares are issued and
outstanding, which shares are held beneficially and of record by
the Shareholders set forth in Schedule 5.3(a) hereto. No Company
Common Stock constitutes treasury stock. No other capital stock
is authorized.
(b) All the issued and outstanding shares of the Company are owned,
beneficially and of record, by the Shareholders, are validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and have been issued in
full compliance with all Applicable Laws.
(c) Other than this Agreement and as set forth in Schedule 5.3(c)
hereto, there are no outstanding subscriptions, options, rights,
warrants, stock-based or stock-related awards, convertible,
exercisable or exchangeable securities, or other agreements or
commitments obligating the Company or any Shareholders to issue,
grant, award, purchase, acquire, sell or transfer any shares of
the Company's capital stock of any class, or other securities of
the Company (including any agreement or commitment obligating
the Company to enter into any employee compensation arrangement
based on any valuation or transaction price of, or change of
ownership in, shares of its capital stock), and the Company
shall not, and shall cause each Shareholder not to, issue,
grant, award, purchase, acquire, sell or transfer such capital
stock or other securities prior to the Closing Date. There are
no voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings
to which the Company or any Shareholder is a party with respect
to the voting of
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capital stock of the Company. On or prior to the Closing Date,
all the agreements, documents and instruments listed on Schedule
5.3(c) either (i) shall be terminated and of no force and effect
or (ii) shall be amended to release all of the assets of the
Company, and all Company Common Stock from all liens,
liabilities or other obligations created thereunder. On the
Closing Date, upon consummation of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and pursuant to the Merger, Acquiror will
acquire good and valid title to the Company Common Stock, free
and clear of any and all Liens of any kind.
(d) Each Shareholder is the sole owner, beneficially and of record,
of all the Company Common Stock listed opposite such
Shareholder's name on Schedule 5.3(a) and has good and valid
title to all the Company Common Stock listed opposite such
Shareholder's name on Schedule 5.3(a), free and clear of all
Liens of any kind, except for pledges of stock described in
Schedule 5.3(a), all of which will be released prior to the
Effective Time. Other than this Agreement, the Company Common
Stock is not subject to any voting commitment or understanding
restricting or otherwise relating to voting, dividend rights or
the disposition of such shares or otherwise. On the Closing
Date, upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and pursuant to the Merger, Acquiror will acquire good
and valid title to the Company Common Stock, free and clear of
any and all Liens of any kind.
(e) The Company does not own, directly or indirectly, any interest
or investment (whether in equity or debt) in any Person.
Section 5.4. No Conflicts, etc.
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The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, do not and will not
conflict with or result in a violation or breach of or a default under (with or
without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both), or result in the
termination or suspension of, or accelerate the performance required by, or give
rise to any party the right to terminate, modify or cancel under, or result in
the loss of any rights, privileges, options or alternatives under, or result in
the creation of any Lien on any of the properties or assets of the Company under
(i) the articles of incorporation or by-laws of the Company, (ii) any Applicable
Law applicable to the Company or any of its properties or assets, or (iii)
except as set forth in Schedule 5.4, any Company Contract which would have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect or interfere
in any material respect with the Company's ability to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except as specified in Schedule
5.4, no Governmental Approval or other Consent is required to be obtained or
made by the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 5.5. Financial Statements.
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The Company has previously delivered to Acquiror (a) the audited balance
sheet of the Company as of the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998
and the audited balance sheet of the Company as of the end of the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999 (the "December Balance Sheet"), and the unaudited
balance sheet as of March 31, 2000 (the "Interim Balance Sheet"), along with the
accompanying statements of income and statements of cash flow for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1998 and 1999, the accompanying audited statements of
income and statements of cash flow for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1998,
and the unaccompanying statements of income and cash flows for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 1999 and 2000 (collectively, the "Financial
Statements"), copies of which are attached hereto as Schedule 5.5. The
Financial Statements fairly present the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company, and the other information presented therein, as of
the date and for the periods indicated therein, respectively. The Financial
Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and
are in accordance with both (i) the books and records of the Company, which
books and records are true, complete and correct in all material aspects and
(ii) the books and records of USTM delivered to the Company. The Company has
provided or made available to Acquiror or Merger Sub and the representatives
thereof a true and complete set of its books and records.
Section 5.6. Indebtedness for Borrowed Money; Guarantees.
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Except as set forth in the Financial Statements, the Company has not
incurred, assumed, guaranteed or discharged any obligation or liability,
absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, whether due or to become due, or any
indebtedness (including any Debt), except current liabilities for trade or
business obligations incurred in connection with the purchase of goods or
services in the ordinary course of business consistent (in amount and kind) with
prior practice.
Section 5.7. Taxes.
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(a) The Company has duly and timely filed all tax returns with
respect to Taxes required to be filed on or before the Closing
Date. All such tax returns are true, complete and correct. All
Taxes owed by the Company (whether or not shown on any tax
return) have been duly and timely paid. The Company has not
extended or otherwise waived the benefit of any applicable
statute of limitations or agreed to any extension of time with
respect to a Tax assessment or deficiency.
(b) The Company has withheld all required amounts in respect of
Taxes from its agents, contractors and nonresidents and, to the
extent required, has remitted such amounts to the proper
agencies.
(c) The Company is not aware of any assertion by any Governmental
Authority that the Company owes any additional Taxes for any
period for which Tax Returns have been filed. There is no
dispute or claim concerning any Tax Liability of the Company
either claimed or raised by any Governmental Authority in
writing.
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(d) The Company is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of
Section 1445(b)(2) of the Code.
(e) The Company has never filed or been included in any combined Tax
Return with any other Person or been a member of an affiliated
group filing a consolidated federal income Tax Return. The
Company does not otherwise have any liability for the Taxes of
any other Person under Treasury Regulation (S)1.1502-6 (or any
comparable provision of state, local or foreign Tax law) and the
Company is not party to or bound by any tax sharing agreement,
tax indemnity obligation, or similar agreement with respect to
Taxes (including any advance pricing agreement, closing
agreement, or other agreement with respect to Taxes with any
Governmental Authority) and is not otherwise responsible by
contract or law (including theories of successor or transferee
liability) or otherwise, for the Taxes of any other Person.
(f) The Company has not sold, transferred, conveyed, or in any
manner disposed of any assets which disqualify the Merger as a
"reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the
Code.
Section 5.8. Absence of Changes.
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Except as set forth in Schedule 5.8 or Schedule 5.9, since January 1, 2000,
the Company has conducted its business in the ordinary course and the Company
has not:
(a) suffered any Company Material Adverse Effect;
(b) mortgaged, pledged or subjected to any other Lien, any property,
business or assets, tangible or intangible;
(c) sold, transferred, leased to others or otherwise disposed of any
material assets, or canceled or compromised any material debt or
claim, or waived or released any right of substantial value;
(d) received any written notice of termination of any material
Contract (including, without limitation, the Lease);
(e) suffered any material damage, destruction or loss (whether or
not covered by insurance), affecting any material asset of the
Company and resulting in any case or in the aggregate, in a loss
in excess of $100,000;
(f) transferred or granted any rights under, or entered into any
settlement regarding the breach or infringement of, any
Intellectual Property, or modified any existing rights with
respect thereto;
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(g) made any change in the accounting, auditing or tax methods,
practices or principles of the Company;
(h) entered into any transaction, Contract, or commitment other than
in the ordinary course of business consistent (in amount and
kind) with past practice, or paid or agreed to pay any legal,
accounting or brokerage fees, finder's fee, Taxes or other
expenses in connection with, or incurred any severance pay
obligations by reason of, this Agreement or the transactions
contemplated hereby;
(i) amended its articles of incorporation or by-laws or merged with
or into or consolidated with any other Person, subdivided,
combined or in any way reclassified any shares of its capital
stock or changed or agreed to change in any manner the rights of
its outstanding capital stock or the character of its business;
or
(j) made any declaration of, or set aside or paid, any dividend or
other distribution (whether in cash, stock or other property)
with respect to the capital stock of the Company, or issued,
pledged or sold any shares of capital stock of the Company, or
any other securities or rights, convertible into or exchangeable
for or conferring the right to purchase shares of capital stock
of the Company (or entered into any agreement, arrangement or
other understanding to do the same) or directly or indirectly
purchased, redeemed, retired or otherwise acquired any shares of
capital stock of the Company or other securities convertible
into, exchangeable for or conferring the right to purchase
shares of capital stock of the Company (or entered into any
agreement, arrangement or other understanding to do the same).
Section 5.9. Litigation.
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(a) Except as set forth on Schedule 5.9(a), there are no Filed
Actions or Unfiled Actions (collectively, "Actions"), civil,
criminal, regulatory or otherwise, in law or in equity, pending
or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing
against the Company or any of the assets or properties of the
Company before any court or governmental or regulatory authority
or body or arbitrator, which, if such Action were determined
adversely to the Company, would have, individually or in the
aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, seeking
unspecified damages in excess of $100,000 or any injunctive or
other equitable relief which is not covered by insurance. None
of the assets, property or other rights of the Company thereof
is subject to any order, judgment, injunction, writ or decree
which would have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company
Material Adverse Effect.
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(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 5.9(b), there are no judgments
unsatisfied against the Company or consent decrees or
injunctions to which the Company is subject.
(c) There is no Action pending, or to the Company's knowledge,
threatened in writing, by or against or affecting the Company in
connection with or relating to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or of any action taken or to be taken in
connection herewith or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby which does not arise as a result of or is in
any way related to any action or inaction of, or a condition or
event relating to, Acquiror or any of its Affiliates.
Section 5.10. Compliance with Laws; Governmental Approvals and Consents.
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(a) Except as set forth in Schedule 5.10(a), to the knowledge of the
Company, the Company has received no written communications
advising it that it has failed to comply in any material
respects with any Applicable Laws applicable to the Company,
except where such noncompliance, in the aggregate, would not
have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(b) The Company and USTM have all Governmental Approvals and other
Consents necessary for, or otherwise material to, the conduct of
the business of the Company, except for any such Governmental
Approvals and Consents the lack of which would not in the
aggregate result in a Company Material Adverse Effect. Schedule
5.10(b) sets forth a list of all such Governmental Approvals,
together with, for each Governmental Approval, its issuing
authority, date of issuance or last renewal and date of
expiration, if any. All such Governmental Approvals will remain
in effect following the Merger. The Company has made available
to Acquiror copies of all such documents evidencing the
Governmental Approvals and Consents. The Governmental Approvals
have not been amended or modified except as set forth in
Schedule 5.10(b). All Governmental Approvals have been issued by
the appropriate Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over
the Company, have been paid for in full (other than any periodic
renewal or maintenance fees due after the Closing Date) and are
in full force and effect. There are no pending or, to the
knowledge of the Company, threatened proceedings for the
revocation of any of the Governmental Approvals.
Section 5.11. Assets.
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(a) Owned Real Property. The Owned Real Property consists of the
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properties listed on Schedule 5.11(a).
(b) Lease. (i) (A) The Lease is in full force and effect and
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constitutes the legal and binding obligation of the Company and
to its knowledge, the
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other parties thereto, enforceable according to its terms, (B)
the Company is not in default under the Lease, (C) to the
knowledge of the Company, no other party to the Lease is in
default thereunder, and (D) except as set forth in Schedule
5.11(b)(i)(D) there exist no conditions which, with notice or
lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by the
Company (or, to the knowledge of the Company, a default by any
other party thereto) under the Lease, other than defaults or
events which, in the aggregate, would not have a Company
Material Adverse Effect. The Company has made available to
Acquiror a true and complete copy of the Lease. The Lease has
not been amended or modified. The Company is the holder of the
tenant's interest under the Lease and is in possession of the
Leased Real Property and, to the knowledge of the Company, no
other person has any interest as tenant or lessee in or to the
Lease or any rights to possession or occupancy of any portion of
the Leased Real Property, except for the rights granted under
the Occupancy Agreements. No portion of the security deposit
under the Lease has been applied or returned by the landlord
under the Lease, and the landlord under the Lease is holding the
full amount of the security deposit as specified in the Lease
(with the interest thereon).
(ii) There are no agreements providing any person other than
the Company the right to possession or occupancy of any portion
of the Leased Real Property or owned Real Property other than
the Occupancy Agreements listed on Schedule 5.11(b)(ii). The
Occupancy Agreements consist of the documents identified on
Schedule 5.11(b)(ii). The Company has made available to Acquiror
true and complete copies of the Occupancy Agreements. The
Occupancy Agreements have not been amended or modified except as
set forth in the documents identified in Schedule 5.11(b)(ii).
Schedule 5.11(b)(ii) sets forth the amount of the security
deposit, if any, under each Occupancy Agreement. No portion of
such security deposit has been applied or returned by the
Company or any Affiliate, and the Company is holding the full
amount of each security deposit as specified in an Occupancy
Agreement (with the interest thereon). No tenant under any of
the Occupancy Agreements has made, has asserted or has any
defense, setoff or counterclaim with regard to its tenancy, or
is entitled to "free" rent, rent concessions, rebates or rent
abatements, or has questioned or disputed its share of any real
estate tax or other escalation payments, additional rent or
other charges required to be paid under its Occupancy Agreement.
No rent, additional rent or any other charge under any of the
Occupancy Agreements has been prepaid for more than one month
except for security. Each Occupancy Agreement is in full force
and effect and constitutes the legal and binding obligation of
the Company and, to its knowledge, the other parties thereto,
enforceable according to its terms; the Company is not in
default under any Occupancy Agreement; to the knowledge of the
Company, no other party to any
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Occupancy Agreement is in default thereunder, and there exist no
conditions which, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would
constitute a default by the Company (or, to the knowledge of the
Company, a default by any other party thereto) under any
Occupancy Agreement, other than defaults or events which, in the
aggregate, would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Title to Assets.
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(i) The Company owns all of its assets and interests in
assets, whether real, personal, mixed, tangible, and
intangible, which constitute all the assets and
interests in assets that are used in the business of the
Company including, without limitation, the Owned Real
Property.
(ii) All the assets and interests in assets of the Company
are free and clear of restrictions on, or conditions to,
transfer or assignment, and free and clear of all Liens,
easements, rights of way, covenants, conditions, or
restrictions, except (w) those disclosed in the December
Balance Sheet, if any, (x) statutory liens for taxes or
assessments not due or delinquent or the validity of
which is being contested in good faith, (y) in the case
of any Leased Real Property, the terms of the Lease and
the Occupancy Agreements and, in the case of both the
Owned Real Property and the Leased Real Property, any
exceptions to title disclosed in any preliminary title
report delivered to Acquiror, and (z) possible minor
matters that, individually or in the aggregate, are not
substantial in amount, do not materially detract from or
interfere with the present or intended use of any of
these assets (the items described in clauses (w), (x),
(y) and (z) above are herein sometimes called "Permitted
Liens").
(iii) Except as set forth in Schedule 5.11(c), none of the
Shareholders nor any member of each such Shareholder's
family nor any of their respective Affiliates owns or
has any interest in any of the assets that are used in
the business of the Company except for each
Shareholder's indirect interest through ownership of the
Company Common Stock.
(d) The assets owned or leased by the Company include all assets
required for the continued conduct of the business by the
Company after the Closing Date as such business is currently
conducted.
(e) The Company has not transferred, and prior to the Closing will
not transfer, any development rights applicable to any Owned
Real Property,
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and has not made, and prior to the Closing will not make, any
filings with any municipal agency or department for any
construction on any Theatre.
(f) Schedule 5.11(f) sets forth a list of all material tangible
personal property of the Company.
(g) The beneficial owner of the Theatres for federal income tax
purposes is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of Section
1445 of the Code and the Company agrees that it will deliver, or
cause to be delivered, to Acquiror at Closing an affidavit
prepared in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.1445-
2(b)(2) stating that the beneficial owner of the Theatres for
federal income tax purposes is not a foreign person.
(h) The Company has not received written notice that any assets of
the Company are subject to or affected by a pending or
contemplated assessment for public improvements whether or not
presently a Lien thereon.
(i) Except as set forth in Schedule 5.11(i), no work has been
performed, or caused to be performed, by the Company or any
Shareholder, or was ordered by the Company or any Shareholder
and is in progress, at and no materials have been furnished by
the Company or any Shareholder to the Theatres or any portion
thereof which might give rise to mechanics, materialmen's, or
other Liens against the assets of the Company or any portion
thereof.
(j) To the knowledge of the Company and the Shareholders, the
Company has not, during the two-year period ending on the date
hereof, received any written report, written notice (including
from any Governmental Authority) or other written materials
disclosing or alleging material structural defects in any of the
buildings or other material fixtures and improvements at the
Theatres, except as set forth in Schedule 5.11(j) hereof; and a
true and complete copy of all such reports, notices and other
materials so disclosed either have been delivered to Acquiror or
are available for its review.
Section 5.12. Contracts.
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(a) Schedule 5.12(a)(i) contains a complete and correct list of all
written Contracts and a description of all material oral
Contracts, to which the Company is a party (the "Company
Contracts"), and Schedule 5.12(a)(ii) contains a complete and
correct list of all written Contracts and a description of all
material oral Contracts under which any of the Company's assets,
properties or business is bound and to which USTM is a party
(the "USTM Contracts"), in either case, which constitute (i)
mortgages, indentures, security agreements, and other agreements
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instruments relating to the borrowing of money by or from, or
any extension or credit to or from, the Company; (ii) operating
agreements, carrier agreements and other vendor agreements;
(iii) agreements or commitments for capital expenditures; (iv)
brokerage or finder's agreements; (v) partnership, joint venture
or other arrangements or agreements involving a sharing of
profits or expenses; (vi) contracts or commitments to sell,
lease or otherwise dispose of any assets, properties or business
other than in the ordinary course of business; (vii) contracts
or commitments limiting the freedom of the Company to compete in
any line of business or in any geographic area or with any
person, and any nondisclosure or nonsolicitation agreements
which limit the Company; (viii) any other agreements, contracts
and commitments material to the business, operations or
financial condition of the Company, except for Contracts of the
types referred to in clauses (ii), (iii), (v) or (viii) above
which do not relate to an aggregate obligation of the Company or
collectibles against assets or properties of the Company of more
than $50,000. All Company Contracts and all USTM Contracts are
in full force and effect, the Company has performed all of its
Obligations under each Company Contract, USTM has performed all
of its Obligations under each USTM Contract and there is no
default, violation or breach by the Company or USTM or any other
party under any Company Contract or USTM Contract which affects
the enforceability of such Company Contract or USTM Contract or
any party's rights thereunder.
(b) There does not exist under any Company Contract or any USTM
Contract, any event of default or event or condition that, after
notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a violation,
breach or event of default thereunder by the Company or USTM to
any of the Company Contracts or USTM Contracts except as set
forth in Schedule 5.12(b) and except for such events or
conditions that, individually and in the aggregate, (i) have not
had or resulted, and are not likely to result, in a Company
Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) have not materially impaired
and are not likely to impair the ability of the Company or USTM
to perform its obligations under such Contract. Except as set
forth in Schedule 5.12(b), each of the Company Contracts and
USTM Contracts is a legal, valid, binding and enforceable
obligation of the Company and USTM and the other parties
thereto. Except as set forth in Schedule 5.12(b), no consent of
any third party is required under any Company Contract or any
USTM Contract as a result of or in connection with the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(c) Schedule 5.12(c) sets forth a true and complete description of
all advances held by or on behalf of the Company under any of
the Company Contracts or the USTM Contracts (the "Advances").
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(d) USTM is an independent contractor of, and has acted as an agent
of, the Company in those circumstances described in Section
5.12(a); provided, however, nothing herein shall apply to acts
of USTM following the Closing Date or the relationship of USTM
to the Company following the Closing Date.
Section 5.13. Insurance
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Schedule 5.13 lists, as of the date of this Agreement, all insurance
policies maintained by the Company. No notice of cancellation, termination, or
reduction of coverage, and no notice of intention to cancel, terminate or reduce
coverage under any such insurance policy has been received by the Company. Such
policies are in full force and effect, except as to matters or defaults which,
in the aggregate, would not have a Company Material Adverse Effect, and all
premiums due thereon have been paid.
Section 5.14. Environmental Matters
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Except as set forth on Schedule 5.14: (i) to the knowledge of the Company,
the Company and each of the Company Real Properties are in compliance with, and
have no liability under any or all applicable Environmental Laws, except where
the failure to comply or such liability would not have a Company Material
Adverse Effect; (ii) neither the Company, any of the Company Real Properties nor
USTM have been alleged in writing by any governmental agency or third party to
be in violation of, to be liable under, or to be subject to any administrative
or judicial proceeding pursuant to, any Environmental Law, the violation of
which would have a Company Material Adverse Effect; and (iii) to the knowledge
of the Company, there are no facts or circumstances which would result in any
claims against the Company relating to environmental matters which, in the
aggregate, would have a Company Material Adverse Effect.
Section 5.15. Employees.
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The Company is not a party to or bound by any employment contract with any
employee or collective bargaining agreement covering any employees and, except
as set forth in Schedule 5.15, has no employees.
Section 5.16. Pension Plans.
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The Company has not established and does not maintain or contribute to any
employee benefit plan that is covered by Title IV of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
Section 5.17. Brokers, Finders, etc.
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All negotiations relating to this Agreement, and the transactions
contemplated hereby, have been carried on without the participation of any
Person acting on behalf of the Company or any of its respective Affiliates in
such manner as to give rise to any valid claim against Acquiror or the Surviving
Corporation for any brokerage or finder's commission, fee or similar
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compensation, or for any bonus payable to any officer, director, employee,
agent, sales representative, relative of or consultant to the Company or the
Surviving Corporation or their respective Affiliates upon consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
Section 5.18. Disclosure.
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No representation or warranty of the Company in this Agreement contains any
untrue statement of a material fact or omits any statement of a material fact
necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, in light
of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.
Section 5.19. Effect of Transaction.
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No creditor, employee or customer of the Company having a material business
relationship with the Company has informed the Company that such Person intends
to change the relationship because of the Merger or any of the transactions
contemplated hereby, nor does the Company have knowledge of any such intent.
Section 5.20. Board Recommendation.
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The board of directors of the Company has unanimously approved and adopted
this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby, has
determined that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are in the best
interests of the Shareholders and has recommended that the Shareholders vote in
favor thereof. The Shareholders have unanimously approved and adopted this
Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 5.21. Securities Matters.
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(a) The address set forth opposite each Shareholder's name on
Schedule 5.21 is such Shareholder's principal residence, and all
communications with respect to the Acquiror Merger Shares to be
received by such Shareholder have been made in such state of
residence.
(b) The Acquiror Merger Shares will be acquired by each Shareholder
for such Shareholder's own account, not as a nominee or agent,
for investment and without a view to resale or distribution
within the meaning of the Securities Act, and such Shareholder
will not distribute or transfer any of such Acquiror Merger
Shares in violation of the Securities Act or the applicable
securities Laws of any state.
(c) Each Shareholder acknowledges that none of the Acquiror Merger
Shares to be received by such Shareholder will have been
registered under the Securities Act or the Applicable Laws of
any state on the grounds that the issuances thereof to the
Shareholders in connection with this Agreement are exempt from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
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and/or Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act
("Regulation D"), and that the reliance of Acquiror on such
exemptions is predicated in part on the representations,
warranties, covenants and acknowledgements set forth in this
Article V. Each Shareholder (i) acknowledges that the Acquiror
Merger Shares may not be resold unless the Acquiror Merger
Shares are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or
an exemption from registration is available; (ii) is aware that
any routine sales of the Acquiror Merger Shares made pursuant to
Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
under the Securities Act may be made only in limited amounts and
in accordance with the terms and conditions of that Rule and
that in such cases where the Rule is not applicable,
registration or compliance with some other registration
exemption will be required; (iii) is aware that Rule 144 is not
now and for a period of at least one year following the Closing
Date will not be, available for use by such Shareholder for
resale of the Acquiror Merger Shares; and (iv) is aware that
Acquiror is not obligated to register any sale, transfer or
other disposition of the Acquiror Merger Shares, except to the
extent provided in the Registration Rights Agreement.
(d) Each Shareholder is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule
501 promulgated under the Securities Act.
(e) Each Shareholder is well versed in financial matters, has had
dealings over the years in securities, including "restricted
securities," and, either alone or together with such
Shareholder's advisors, has such knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters that such Shareholder is fully
capable of evaluating the risks and merits of such Shareholder's
investment in the Acquiror Merger Shares.
(f) Each Shareholder acknowledges receipt of the SEC Reports, and
such other documents, agreements and information as such
Shareholder has required, and confirms and acknowledges that (i)
Acquiror has afforded such Shareholder the opportunity to ask
questions of and receive answers from the officers of Acquiror
concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement and such
Shareholder's investment in the Acquiror Merger Shares and to
obtain such additional information as such Shareholder has
requested; (ii) such Shareholder has availed such Shareholder of
such opportunity for to the extent such Shareholder deems it
necessary and has received the information requested; (iii)
Acquiror also has made available for inspection by such
Shareholder's agents, attorneys and/or accountants such
additional information as such Shareholder has requested; and
(iv) such Shareholder is aware of the provisions of the Exchange
Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder relating to
insider trading and that if such Shareholder is privy to
material, non-public information regarding
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Acquiror, such Shareholder cannot trade in the Acquiror Stock or
other securities of Acquiror.
(g) Each Shareholder acknowledges and agrees that the certificates
representing the Acquiror Merger Shares issuable to such
Shareholder will contain a restrictive legend noting the
restrictions on transfer described in Section 8.9 hereof and
under federal and state Applicable Laws, and that appropriate
"stop-transfer" instructions will be given to Acquiror's stock
transfer agent.
Section 5.22. Other Businesses. The Company has not conducted any
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business other than the operation of the Theatres. Except as set forth
in Schedule 5.22, neither Shareholder has any personal interest in any
Contract to which the Company is a party or any property used in the
Company's business.
ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUIROR AND MERGER SUB
Acquiror and Merger Sub jointly and severally represent and warrant to
the Company and the Shareholders that:
Section 6.1. Organization and Qualification.
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(a) Each of Acquiror and Merger Sub is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
jurisdiction of its incorporation and has all requisite
corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted.
Each of Acquiror and Merger Sub is duly qualified as a foreign
corporation to do business, and is in good standing, in each
jurisdiction where the character of its properties owned or
leased or the nature of its activities makes such qualification
necessary, except for failures to be so qualified or in good
standing which would not, individually or in the aggregate, have
an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Acquiror has delivered to the Company accurate and complete
copies of the articles of incorporation (or other applicable
charter document) and by-laws (or other applicable
organizational document), each as amended to date, of each of
Acquiror and Merger Sub. Neither Acquiror nor Merger Sub is in
violation of any of the provisions of its articles of
incorporation (or other applicable charter document) or by-laws
(or other applicable organizational document).
Section 6.2. Capitalization.
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(a) The authorized capital stock of Acquiror consists of 100,000,000
shares of Acquiror Non-Voting Stock, par value $.01 per share,
20,000,000 shares of Acquiror Voting Common Stock, par value
$.01 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of Acquiror's preferred
stock, par value $.01 per share. As of the date hereof,
5,335,913 shares of Acquiror Non-Voting Stock, 1,333,969 shares
of Acquiror Voting Common Stock, and no shares of Acquiror's
preferred stock are issued and outstanding. All of such issued
and outstanding shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-
assessable and free of preemptive rights.
(b) The authorized capital stock of Merger Sub consists of 1,000
shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, of which 100 shares are
issued and outstanding, validly issued, fully paid and non-
assessable and free of preemptive rights.
Section 6.3. Authority Relative to Agreement.
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(a) Each of Acquiror and Merger Sub has full corporate power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to
consummate the Merger and other transactions contemplated
hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation of the Merger and other transactions contemplated
hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of
directors (or a duly authorized committee) of Acquiror and
Merger Sub.
(b) This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered
by Acquiror and, assuming the due authorization, execution and
delivery hereof by the Company and the Shareholders, constitutes
a valid and binding agreement of Acquiror, enforceable against
Acquiror in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that
its enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or other laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors' rights generally or by general
equitable principles.
Section 6.4. No Violations, etc.
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(a) If the filings, permits, authorizations, consents and approvals
or waivers thereof that are identified in Schedule 6.4(a) and
Section 6.4(b) are completed prior to or contemporaneously with
the Merger, neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement
by Acquiror and Merger Sub nor the consummation of the Merger or
other transactions contemplated hereby nor compliance by
Acquiror and Merger Sub with any of the provisions hereof will
(i) violate, conflict with, or result in a breach of any
provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which, with
notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default)
under, or result in the termination or suspension of, or
accelerate the performance required by, or
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result in a right of termination or acceleration under, or
result in the creation of any Lien, upon any of the properties
or assets of Acquiror or Merger Sub under, any of the terms,
conditions or provisions of (A) their respective charters or by-
laws or (B) any Contract to which Acquiror or Merger Sub is a
party or to which they or any of their respective properties or
assets may be subject, or (ii) subject to compliance with the
statutes and regulations referred to in the next paragraph,
violate any judgment, ruling, order, writ, injunction, decree,
statute, rule or regulation applicable to Acquiror or Merger Sub
or any of their respective properties or assets, except, in the
case of clauses (i) and (ii) above, for such violations,
conflicts, breaches, defaults, terminations, suspensions,
accelerations, rights of termination or acceleration or
creations of Liens, which would not, individually or in the
aggregate, either have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect or
materially impair Acquiror's or Merger Sub's ability to
consummate the Merger or other transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) No filing or registration with, no notification to and no
Consent of any Governmental Authority is required of Acquiror or
Merger Sub in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or the consummation by Merger Sub of the Merger or
other transactions contemplated hereby, except (i) as required
by (A) the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder, (B) state securities or "blue sky" laws
and (C) AMEX; (ii) the filing and recordation of appropriate
merger documents as required by the Nevada Revised Statutes and
the California General Corporation Law; and (iii) such other
Consents the failure of which to be obtained, made or given
would not, individually or in the aggregate, either have an
Acquiror Material Adverse Effect or materially impair Acquiror's
or Merger Sub's ability to consummate the Merger or other
transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 6.5. Commission Filings; Financial Statements.
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(a) Acquiror has filed all required forms, reports, schedules,
statements and other documents required to be filed by it since
December 31, 1996 to the date hereof (as supplemented and
amended since the time of filing, collectively, the "SEC
Reports") with the SEC, all of which complied when filed in all
material respects with all applicable requirements of the
Securities Act and the Exchange Act. The audited consolidated
financial statements and unaudited consolidated interim
financial statements of Acquiror and its Subsidiaries included
or incorporated by reference in such SEC Reports were prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved
(except as may be indicated in the notes thereto) and present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and
results of operations and cash flows of Acquiror and its
Subsidiaries on a
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consolidated basis at the respective dates and for the
respective periods indicated (and in the case of all such
financial statements that are interim financial statements,
contain all adjustments so to present fairly).
(b) The proxy statement which may be issued by Acquiror in
connection with the Citadel Stockholder Approval (the "Proxy
Statement") will not, at the time it is mailed to the
stockholders of Acquiror, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be
stated or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading,
and will comply as to form in all material respects with the
provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; provided, that no
representation is made with respect to any information furnished
by the Company or either Shareholder or any of their Affiliates.
Section 6.6. Absence of Changes or Events.
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Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, and except for the transactions
contemplated hereby and by the other Contracts entered into on or about the date
hereof between Acquiror and its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the
Shareholders and their Affiliates, on the other, since December 31, 1998,
Acquiror and its Subsidiaries have not incurred any material liability, except
in the ordinary course of their businesses consistent with their past practices,
and there has not been any change in the business, financial condition or
results of operations of Acquiror which has had, or could have, an Acquiror
Material Adverse Effect and Acquiror has conducted its business in the ordinary
course consistent with their past practices.
Section 6.7. Litigation.
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Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, there are no (i) Actions, pending
or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, threatened in writing against or relating to
Acquiror before any court or governmental or regulatory authority or body or
arbitration tribunal or (ii) outstanding judgment, order, writ, injunction or
decree, or application, request or motion therefor, of any court, governmental
agency or arbitration tribunal in a proceeding to which Acquiror is a party,
except, in the case of clauses (i) and (ii) above, such as would not,
individually or in the aggregate, materially impair Acquiror's or Merger Sub's
ability to consummate the Merger, or which would be reasonably likely to have an
Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.
Section 6.8. Board Recommendation.
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The board of directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) of Acquiror
and Merger Sub have approved and adopted this Agreement, the Merger and the
other transactions contemplated hereby, have determined that the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement are in the best interests of their stockholders
and, in the case of Acquiror, will recommend that the stockholders of Acquiror
vote in favor thereof. Acquiror agrees that it will use its commercially
reasonable efforts to call and convene a special meeting of its stockholders for
the purpose of
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soliciting the requisite vote of its stockholders in favor of the Merger to the
extent that such approval is required by the rules of AMEX with respect to the
issuance of the Acquiror Merger Shares (the "Citadel Stockholder Approval").
Section 6.9. Finders or Brokers.
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None of Acquiror, the board of directors of Acquiror or any member of the
board of directors of Acquiror has employed any investment banker, broker,
finder or intermediary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby
who might be entitled to a fee or any commission in connection with the Merger,
other than the Financial Advisor, the fees and expenses of which will be paid by
Acquiror.
Section 6.10. Due Diligence.
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(a) Acquiror acknowledges that it has been provided with the
opportunity (i) to examine the physical properties of the
Company, (ii) to meet and discuss with the officers, employees,
agents and accountants of the Company, the Shareholders and USTM
and (iii) to examine such other data concerning the Company.
(b) Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement,
neither the Company nor the Shareholders nor any Affiliate of
either, nor anyone acting on behalf of any of them, has made any
representation or warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or
implied, including, without limitation, as to the safety, title,
condition, quality, quantity, fitness for use, merchantability,
or any other characteristic, of any of the assets of the Company
(including, without limitation, the Real Property, buildings,
facilities, machinery, equipment, furniture, leasehold and other
improvements, fixtures and structures of the Company), or as to
whether such assets or the ownership, use, occupancy or
possession thereof complies with any laws, rules, regulations or
requirements of any kind. In addition, except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, as between Acquiror on the one hand
and the Company and the Shareholders on the other hand, Acquiror
assumes all risks, existing or future, relating to the safety,
title, condition, quality, fitness for use, merchantability, or
any other quality or characteristic, latent or not, of the
assets of the Company; any defect in title or ownership or any
title encumbrance now or hereafter existing with respect to such
assets; any inability or illegality with respect to the use,
ownership, occupancy or possession of any of the assets; or any
other circumstance or happening whatsoever, whether or not
similar to any of the foregoing.
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ARTICLE VII.
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY AND ACQUIROR
PENDING THE MERGER
Section 7.1. Conduct of Business of the Company Pending the Merger.
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(a) Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as expressly agreed to in
writing by Acquiror, during the period from the date of this Agreement to
the Effective Time, the Company will conduct its operations according to
its ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, and will use
all commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business
organization (including its relationships with customers, suppliers and
others having business relations with it); will duly comply in all material
respects with the terms and conditions of all Governmental Approvals; will
not change its policy with respect to maintenance of Concessions by the
Company; and will take all commercially reasonable action to maintain and
keep its assets in operating condition as in effect on the date hereof in
all material respects, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Neither the
Company nor the Shareholders will take any action which would materially
adversely affect the ability of the parties to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, and except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement,
after the date hereof and prior to the Effective Time, the Company will
not, and the Shareholders will not permit the Company to, without the prior
written consent of Acquiror, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed:
(i) amend its articles of incorporation, by-laws or other
organizational documents;
(ii) authorize for issuance, issue, sell, deliver, grant any options
for, or otherwise agree or commit to issue, sell or deliver any
shares of any class of its capital stock or any securities
convertible into shares of any class of its capital stock;
(iii) split, combine or reclassify any shares of its capital stock,
or declare, set aside or pay any other distribution (whether in
cash, stock or property or any combination thereof) in respect
of its capital stock or purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire
any shares of its own capital stock or of any of its
Subsidiaries, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement;
(iv) (A) create, incur, assume, maintain or permit to exist any debt
for borrowed money; (B) assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise
become liable or responsible (whether directly, continently or
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otherwise) for the obligations of any other person; or (C) make
any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or investments
in, any other person;
(v) (A) pay or agree to pay any pension, retirement allowance,
welfare benefit or other employee benefit not required, or
enter into or agree to enter into any agreement or arrangement
with any director or officer or employee, whether past or
present, relating to any such pension, retirement allowance,
welfare benefit or other employee benefit, (B) grant any
severance or termination pay to, or enter into any employment
or severance agreement with any employee, (C) except as may be
required to comply with Applicable Law, become obligated under
any new pension plan, welfare plan, multi-employer plan,
employee benefit plan, benefit arrangement, or similar plan or
arrangement, which was not in existence on the date hereof,
including any bonus, incentive, deferred compensation, stock
purchase, stock option, stock appreciation right, group
insurance, severance pay, retirement or other benefit plan,
agreement or arrangement, or employment or consulting agreement
with or for the benefit of any person, or amend any of such
plans or any of such agreements in existence on the date
hereof, or (D) increase the compensation of any employee,
consultant or agent;
(vi) except as otherwise expressly contemplated by this
Agreement, enter into or amend in any material respect or
terminate any material Contract;
(vii) authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to
authorize, recommend or propose, or enter into any agreement in
principle or an agreement with respect to, any plan of
liquidation or dissolution, any acquisition of any amount of
assets or securities outside of the ordinary course of
business, any sale, transfer, lease, license, pledge, mortgage,
or other disposition or encumbrance of assets or securities
outside of the ordinary course of business or any change in its
capitalization, or any entry into a material Contract or any
amendment or modification of any material Contract or any
release or relinquishment of any material Contract rights;
(viii) authorize or commit to make capital expenditures in excess
of $50,000 in the aggregate in the Company's business;
(ix) make any change in the accounting methods, accounting practices
or tax policies or procedures followed by the Company;
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(x) settle any Action, including, without limitation, any material
federal, state, or local income tax proceeding or audit, in
which the Company must pay any amount not covered by insurance
in excess of $10,000 without the consent of the Acquiror (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed);
(xi) make any election under the Code which would have a
Company Material Adverse Effect;
(xii) take or cause to be taken, whether before or after the
Effective Time, any action that would disqualify the Merger as
a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the
Code, subject to Section 3.1(b);
(xiii) enter into any Contract for or otherwise book any new show
for performance on any Leased or Owned Real other than a
Contract or booking that (i) is substantially similar in
quality to shows customarily booked at the theatres and (ii)
can be terminated without penalty by the Company on notice of
30 days or less; or
(xiv) agree to do any of the foregoing.
(b) Any action taken in material breach of Section 7.1(a) of which
Acquiror has notice prior to the Closing may be the basis of a
termination of this Agreement by Acquiror but may not give rise to
damages under this Agreement if Acquiror causes the Merger to be
effected, except as otherwise provided in Section 9.4.
(c) Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 7.1(a) or in this
Agreement to the contrary, the Company shall be permitted to
declare, prior to the Closing Date, a dividend of an amount not
exceeding the Working Capital as such term is defined in accordance
with GAAP based upon the balance sheet of the Company estimated as
of the Closing Date.
Section 7.2. Acquisition Proposals.
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Following the execution of this Agreement, none of the Company, the
Shareholders nor any of the Company's directors or officers or other
representatives or agents of the Company or the Shareholders shall, directly or
indirectly, communicate, solicit, initiate, encourage, or participate (including
furnishing information concerning the Company's business, properties or assets)
in any discussions or negotiations with regard to any proposal to acquire,
directly or indirectly, any shares of the capital stock of the Company, or with
regard to any other transaction relating directly or indirectly to a stock sale,
merger, consolidation or other business combination involving the Company or the
Shareholders, or the acquisition of a substantial portion of the assets of the
Company (an "Acquisition Proposal"). The Company and the Shareholders will
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immediately communicate to Acquiror the identity of any Person that contacts the
Company or the Shareholder with respect to a potential Acquisition Proposal.
Section 7.3. Conduct of Business of Acquiror Pending the Merger.
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Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as expressly agreed to in
writing by the Company, during the period from the date of this Agreement to the
Effective Time, Acquiror will use all commercially reasonable efforts to keep
substantially intact its business, properties and business relationships and
will take no action which would materially adversely affect the ability of the
parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, and except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement, prior to the Effective Time, Acquiror will not,
without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed
(a) amend its articles of incorporation or by-laws except as set
forth in this Agreement;
(b) split, combine or reclassify any shares of its capital stock,
declare, set aside or pay any dividend or other distribution
(whether in cash, stock or property or any combination thereof)
in respect of its capital stock or purchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire any shares of its own capital stock, except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement;
(c) authorize, recommend, propose or announce an intention to
authorize, recommend or propose, or enter into any agreement in
principle or an agreement with respect to any plan of liquidation
or dissolution;
(d) take or cause to be taken, whether before or after the Effective
Time, any action that would disqualify the Merger as a
"reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the
Code, except in the event that the Shareholders are to receive
the Cash Purchase Price pursuant to Section 3.1(b); or
(e) agree to do any of the foregoing.
Section 7.4. Debt.
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Prior to the Closing Date, the Company will, and the Shareholders will
cause the Company to, (a) discharge or satisfy all Debt on which the Company is
obligated, or otherwise obtain the release of the Company from all obligations
thereunder, and (b) obtain releases of all Liens on any assets of the Company,
other than Permitted Liens, and of all Liens on any Company Common Stock.
ARTICLE VIII.
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
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Section 8.1. Additional Agreements; Cooperation.
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(a) Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, each of the parties
hereto agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause
to be taken, all action and to do, or cause to be done, all things
necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective as promptly
as practicable the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and to
cooperate with each other in connection with the foregoing, as such party
may reasonably request, including using its commercially reasonable efforts
to (i) obtain all necessary waivers, consents and approvals from other
parties to loan agreements, material leases and other material contracts
that are specified on Schedule 8.1(a), (ii) obtain all necessary consents,
approvals and authorizations as are required to be obtained under any
federal, state or foreign law or regulations, (iii) defend all lawsuits or
other legal proceedings challenging this Agreement or the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby, (iv) lift or rescind any injunction
or restraining order or other order adversely affecting the ability of the
parties to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and (v) fulfill
all conditions to this Agreement. Without in any way limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the Company and the Shareholders agree that
they will, at Acquiror's request, reasonably cooperate with Acquiror and
provide reasonable assistance, at Acquiror's sole cost and expense, in
connection with Acquiror's attempt to negotiate a management agreement with
USTM with respect to the management and operation of the theatres and shall
not take any action that would materially impair the ability of Acquiror in
connection therewith.
(b) Each of the parties hereto agrees to furnish to the other party hereto such
necessary information and reasonable assistance as such other party may
reasonably request in connection with its preparation of necessary filings
or submissions to any regulatory or governmental agency or authority,
including, without limitation, any filing necessary under the provisions of
any applicable Federal or state statute, any transfer tax filings, and any
filing by Acquiror with the SEC relating to this Agreement (including the
Proxy Statement). At any time upon the written request of Acquiror, the
Company shall advise Acquiror of the number of shares of Company Common
Stock outstanding on such date.
(c) (i) The Company shall furnish or cause to be furnished to Acquiror, for
inclusion in the Proxy Statement or Acquiror's filings under state "blue-
sky" or securities laws, and for use thereafter in Acquiror's filings under
the Securities Act and Exchange Act, such information about the Company and
its business as may reasonably be required in connection therewith, and
shall continue to furnish or cause to be furnished such information for the
purpose of supplementing the Proxy Statement, until
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the Closing Date or termination of this Agreement. Such information shall
include, without limitation, (A) additional financial statements as of and
for the year ended December 31, 1999 (the "1999 Statements") and, if
required, unaudited financial statements as of and for the periods (the
"Stub Periods") from January 1, 2000 to a fiscal quarter end not later than
135 days prior to the date of the Proxy Statement and the corresponding
period of 1999 ("Interim Financial Statements"), (B) management's
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations,
relating to the Financial Statements, the 1999 Statements, and the Interim
Financial Statements, as needed, in accordance with the rules under the
Exchange Act and accompanied by a procedures letter of the Company's
accountants in accordance with Statement of Auditing Standards No. 35, and
(C) selected financial data for such periods as may be required to be set
forth in the Proxy Statement.
(ii) The Shareholders shall cause the Company to provide such information
with respect to the Company and its business as is reasonably requested by
Acquiror for inclusion in the Proxy Statement which information shall not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact with respect to the Company and
its business and shall not omit to state a material fact with respect to the
Company and its business necessary to make the statements therein not misleading
in light of the circumstances in which they were made, provided, however, that
nothing herein shall be deemed to expand the scope of the representations and
warranties contained in Article V.
(iii) Within 30 days of the Closing Date, the Shareholders shall furnish or
cause to be furnished to Acquiror unaudited financial statements as of and for
the periods from January 1, 2000 to (A) a fiscal quarter end not later than 135
days prior to the Closing Date and the corresponding period of 1999 and (B) the
Closing Date.
(iv) The Company and the Shareholders shall cause the Company's independent
accountants to provide to Acquiror such consents as may be necessary to enable
Acquiror to utilize the Financial Statements and the other financial statements
referred to in this Section 8.1(c) in Acquiror's filings, reports, and
statements under the Exchange Act and the Securities Act, and to provide
"comfort letters" with respect thereto as customarily provided by accountants
and reasonably requested by Acquiror.
(d) Neither the Company nor any Shareholder shall make any agreement or
reach any understanding which creates an obligation or impairment of
the operations of the business of the Company following the Merger as
a condition for obtaining any Consent unless approved in writing by
Acquiror, which approval by Acquiror shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
(e) On the Closing Date, the following items shall be determined by
Acquiror and the Company and the amounts as so determined shall be
utilized in connection with the calculation of the dividend which may
be paid as contemplated by Section 7.1(b). Amounts determined prior to
the Closing Date pursuant to this Section 8.1(e) which are determined
subsequent to
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the Closing Date to have been incorrectly determined shall be paid by
the Shareholders to the Surviving Corporation or to the Shareholders
by the Surviving Corporation, at the direction of Acquiror, following
the Closing Date based upon the following:
(i) Collected rents and other amounts paid or payable by the tenants under
the Lease or the Occupancy Agreements, real estate taxes, water, sewer and other
utility charges and fuel, and other continuing operating expenses shall be
apportioned as of the Closing Date on the basis of a 365-day year.
(ii) Rents paid prior to the Closing Date for the month in which the
Closing Date occurs shall be apportioned on a per diem basis. Any rents received
by the Company after the Closing Date shall be applied first to the rents due
for the month in which the Closing Date occurs and then to any subsequent months
for which rent is due or in arrears.
(iii) Amounts due to or due from USTM shall be estimated, based upon a
certification by USTM, including Advances in existence as of the Closing Date.
(iv) The value of Concessions shall be determined at the Closing Date.
(v) Acquiror shall cause the Surviving Corporation to pay all liabilities
of the Company or relating to the assets of the Company which arise or are
asserted following the Closing Date, whether to third parties or to the
Shareholders or their predecessors in interest, except to the extent that such
liabilities directly relate to a breach of a representation, warranty, covenant
or agreement of the Shareholders.
Section 8.2. Publicity.
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The Company, the Shareholders, Acquiror and Merger Sub agree to consult
with each other in issuing any press release and with respect to the general
content of other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated
hereby, and shall not issue any such press release prior to such consultation,
except as may be required by law.
Section 8.3. No Solicitation.
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From the date hereof to the Closing Date, the Company and the Shareholders
shall and shall cause their agents and Affiliates immediately to suspend any
existing negotiations or discussions relating to any Acquisition Proposal and
the Company and the Shareholders shall not and shall use their best efforts to
cause their agents and Affiliates to not, (i) solicit any proposals
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or offers relating to Acquisition Proposal, or (ii) negotiate or discuss with
any third party concerning any proposal or offer for an Acquisition Proposal.
Section 8.4. Access to Information.
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(a) From the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time, each of the
Company and Acquiror will give the other party and its authorized
representatives (including counsel, environmental and other
consultants, accountants and auditors) reasonable access during normal
business hours to all facilities, personnel and operations and to all
books and records of it and its Subsidiaries, will permit the other
party to make such inspections as it may reasonably require and will
cause its officers and those of its Subsidiaries to furnish the other
party with such financial and operating data and other information
with respect to its business and properties as such party may from
time to time reasonably request.
(b) Each of the parties hereto will hold and will cause its consultants
and advisors to hold in strict confidence all documents and
information furnished to the other in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement as if each of the parties hereto and
such consultant or advisor was a party thereto, and this provision
shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
Section 8.5. Notification of Certain Matters.
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The Company or Acquiror, as the case may be, shall promptly notify the
other of (a) its obtaining of actual knowledge as to the matters set forth in
clauses (i) and (ii) below, or (b) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any
event, which occurrence or failure to occur would be likely to cause (i) any
representation or warranty contained in this Agreement to be untrue or
inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date hereof to the
Effective Time, or (ii) any material failure of the Company or Acquiror, as the
case may be, or of any officer, director, employee or agent thereof, to comply
with or satisfy any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it under this Agreement; provided, however, that no such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to the obligations of the parties hereunder.
Section 8.6. Directors and Officers
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At or prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all commercially
reasonable efforts to deliver to Acquiror the resignations of such directors and
officers of the Company as Acquiror shall specify, effective at the Effective
Time.
Section 8.7. Fees and Expenses.
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The Shareholders and Acquiror shall bear their respective expenses incurred
in connection with the Merger, whether or not the Merger is effected, including,
without limitation,
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the preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby, and all fees and expenses of their respective
investment bankers, finders, brokers, agents, representatives, counsel and
accountants.
Section 8.8. Affiliates.
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As soon as practicable after the date hereof, the Company shall deliver to
Acquiror a letter identifying all persons who are, at the time this Agreement is
submitted for adoption by the Shareholders, "affiliates" of the Company for
purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities Act. Each Shareholder shall, and the
Company shall use its reasonable efforts to cause each other such person to
deliver to Acquiror as of the Closing Date, a written agreement substantially in
the form attached as Exhibit 8.8 hereto.
Section 8.9. Miscellaneous.
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Each certificate representing Acquiror Merger Shares shall (unless
otherwise permitted or unless the securities evidenced by such certificate shall
have been registered under the Securities Act) be stamped or otherwise imprinted
with a legend in the following form (in addition to any legend required under
applicable state securities laws):
"The shares represented by this certificate have not been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state
securities laws, if any, and may not be sold except pursuant to an
effective registration statement under the Securities Act and pursuant to
registration or qualification under state securities laws to the extent
applicable or upon receipt by the Corporation of an opinion of counsel
knowledgeable in securities law matters and reasonably acceptable to the
Corporation, to the effect that the proposed transfer is exempt from
registration or qualification under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws, if any."
Section 8.10. Tax Treatment.
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Each of Acquiror, the Shareholders and the Company shall use its respective
commercially reasonable efforts (including, without limitation, providing
information and providing for itself and obtaining from its Affiliates
reasonable and necessary representations and covenants in connection with the
tax opinions required by Article IX, if any) and Acquiror shall cause the
Surviving Corporation to use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the
Merger to qualify as a reorganization under the provisions of Section 368(a) of
the Code and shall treat the Merger as a tax free reorganization on its tax
returns, except in the event that the Shareholders are to receive the Cash
Purchase Price pursuant to Section 3.1(b).
Section 8.11. Indemnification of Shareholders
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(a) Acquiror agrees to indemnify the Company, the Shareholders and their
respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and
predecessors in
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interest (collectively, the "Shareholder Indemnitees") against and
hold such Shareholder Indemnitees harmless from, any and all claims,
obligations, costs, expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), damages, losses and
liabilities (collectively, "Losses") arising out of
(i) the breach of any representation or warranty of Acquiror herein;
(ii) the breach of any covenant or agreement of Acquiror herein; or
(iii) the Proxy Statement, except to the extent arising out of a
breach of a covenant or agreement herein by the Shareholders.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Acquiror shall not be liable to any
Shareholder Indemnitee under Section 8.11(a)(i) until the aggregate of all such
Losses exceeds one percent (1%) of the Cash Purchase Price (the "Threshold
Amount"), in which case Acquiror shall be required to indemnify the Shareholder
Indemnitees to the extent such aggregate amount exceeds the Threshold Amount,
provided that the Threshold Amount shall not apply with respect to any loss
resulting from a breach of the representations and warranties contained in
Section 6.5(b) and Section 6.9 (the "Acquiror Excluded Representations").
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no claim for indemnification under Section
8.11(a)(i) (except with respect to any breach of the Acquiror Excluded
Representations) may be made after the completion following the Closing Date of
the first audited consolidated financial statements of Acquiror containing at
least one full year of combined operations of Acquiror and the Company (the
"Survival Termination Date"). Acquiror's maximum liability to Shareholder
Indemnitees under Section 8.11(a)(i) shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the
Cash Purchase Price except with respect to the Acquiror Excluded
Representations, as to which there shall be no maximum liability.
(b) Each of the Shareholder Indemnitees agrees to give Acquiror
prompt written notice of any claim, assertion, event or
proceeding by or in respect of a third party of which they have
knowledge concerning any Loss as to which it may request
indemnification hereunder. Acquiror shall have the right to
direct, through counsel of its own choosing, the defense or
settlement of any such claim or proceeding at its own expense,
which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified
party or parties. If Acquiror elects to assume the defense of any
such claim or proceeding, the indemnified party or parties may
participate in such defense, but in such case the expenses of the
indemnified party or parties incurred in connection with such
participation shall be paid by the indemnified party or parties
unless the employment of such counsel shall have been authorized
by Acquiror in connection with the defense of such action or the
Shareholder Indemnitees shall have reasonably concluded that
there may be one or more legal defenses available to them which
are different from or additional to those available to Acquiror,
in any of which events such fees and expenses of counsel to the
Shareholder Indemnitees shall be
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borne by Acquiror and Acquiror shall not have the right to direct
the defense of such action on behalf of the Shareholder
Indemnitees. The indemnified party or parties shall cooperate
with Acquiror in the defense or settlement of any such claim,
assertion, event or proceeding. If Acquiror directs the defense
of any such claim or proceeding, the indemnified party or parties
shall not pay, or permit to be paid, any part of any claim or
demand arising from such asserted liability, unless Acquiror
consents in writing (such consent not to be unreasonably
withheld) to such payment or unless Acquiror withdraws from the
defense of such asserted liability, or unless a final judgement
from which no appeal may be taken by or on behalf of Acquiror is
entered against such indemnified party for such liability. If
Acquiror shall fail to defend, or if, after commencing or
undertaking any such defense, Acquiror fails to prosecute or
withdraws from such defense, the indemnified party or parties
shall have the right to undertake the defense and settlement
thereof at Acquiror's expense.
Section 8.12. Indemnification of Acquiror.
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(a) Each of the Shareholders severally agrees to indemnify Acquiror,
and each of Acquiror's respective officers, directors, employees,
agents and representatives (collectively, the "Acquiror
Indemnitees"), against, and hold such Acquiror Indemnitees
harmless from any and all Losses of Acquiror arising out of
(i) the breach of any representation or warranty of the
Shareholders herein;
(ii) the breach of any covenant or agreement of any Shareholder;
(iii) (A) all liabilities or obligations of the Company for Taxes
for any period or part thereof ending on or prior to the Closing
Date, including obligations with respect to withholdings of
Taxes, or (B) all amounts payable by the Company under the Lease
with respect to a period or part thereof ending on or prior to
the Closing Date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Shareholder shall be liable to the Acquiror
Indemnitees under Section 8.12(a)(i) until the aggregate of all Losses of
Acquiror subject to indemnification thereunder exceeds the excess of the
Threshold Amount over the Pre-Closing Excluded Amount (such excess being the
"Shareholder Threshold Amount"), in which case each of the Shareholders shall be
required to indemnify severally the Acquiror Indemnitees to the extent such
aggregate amount exceeds the Shareholder Threshold Amount, provided that the
Shareholder Threshold Amount shall not apply with respect to any Loss resulting
from a breach of the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.3,
Section 5.7, Section 5.17, Section 5.21 or Section 5.22 (the "Excluded
Representations"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, except with respect to the
Excluded Representations, no claim for indemnification under Section 8.12(a)(i)
may be made after the Survival Termination Date. The Shareholders' maximum
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liability to Acquiror Indemnitees under Section 8.12(a)(i) shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the Cash Purchase Price except with respect to the Excluded
Representations, as to which there shall be no maximum liability.
(b) Each of the Acquiror Indemnitees agrees to give the Shareholders
prompt written notice of any claim, assertion, event or
proceeding by or in respect of a third party of which it has
knowledge concerning any Loss as to which it may request
indemnification hereunder. The Shareholders shall have the right
to direct, through counsel of their own choosing, the defense or
settlement of any such claim or proceeding (provided that the
Shareholders shall have first acknowledged their indemnification
obligations hereunder specifically in respect of such claim or
proceeding) at their own expense, which counsel shall be
reasonably satisfactory to the Acquiror Indemnitees. If the
Shareholders elect to assume the defense of any such claim or
proceeding, the Acquiror Indemnitees may participate in such
defense, but in such case the expenses of the Acquiror
Indemnitees incurred in connection with such participation shall
be paid by the Acquiror Indemnitees unless the employment of such
counsel shall have been authorized by the Shareholders in
connection with the defense of such action or the Acquiror
Indemnitees shall have reasonably concluded that there may be one
or more legal defenses available to them which are different from
or additional to those available to the Shareholders, in any of
which events such fees and expenses of counsel to the Acquiror
Indemnitees shall be borne by the Shareholders and the
Shareholders shall not have the right to direct the defense of
such action on behalf of the Acquiror Indemnitees. The Acquiror
Indemnitees shall cooperate with the Shareholders in the defense
or settlement of any such claim, assertion, event or proceeding.
If the Shareholders direct the defense of any such claim or
proceeding, the Acquiror Indemnitees shall not pay, or permit to
be paid, any part of any claim or demand arising from such
asserted Loss, unless the Shareholders consent in writing to such
payment (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) or unless
the Shareholders withdraw from the defense of such asserted Loss,
or unless a final judgment from which no appeal may be taken by
or on behalf of the Shareholders is entered against any Acquiror
Indemnitees for such Loss. The Shareholders will not settle or
compromise any claim subject to this Section 8.12(b) without the
prior written consent of the affected Acquiror Indemnitees, such
consent not to be unreasonably withheld, provided that such
consent shall not be necessary if such settlement or compromise
includes (i) the payment of monetary damages by the Shareholders
on behalf of such Acquiror Indemnitees and (ii) the full release
of such Persons. If the Shareholders shall fail to defend, or if,
after commencing or undertaking any such defense, the
Shareholders fail to prosecute or withdraw from such defense, the
Acquiror Indemnitees shall have the right to undertake the
defense or settlement thereof at the Shareholders' expense.
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Section 8.13. Certain Limitations of Indemnification.
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Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary:
(a) In no event shall any Indemnifying Party be liable to any
Indemnified Party for special, indirect or consequential damages
or loss of profits.
(b) If any claim for indemnification hereunder is or may be the
subject of insurance or other right to indemnification or
contribution from any third party, the Indemnified Parties
promptly shall notify each applicable insurance carrier of any
such claim and related Loss and tender defense thereof to such
insurance carrier, and shall notify each potential third party
indemnity or contributor that may be liable for all or any
portion of such claim and related Loss. The Indemnified Parties
shall cooperate with each such insurance carrier, and shall
pursue diligently all rights against and cooperate with each such
third party indemnitor or contributor.
(c) The indemnification obligations of the Shareholders on the one
hand under Section 8.12 and of Acquiror on the other under
Section 8.11 shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedies of
Acquiror on the one hand and the Shareholders on the other hand,
for the recovery of money damages with respect to the matters
described in Sections 8.11 and 8.12, except as provided in
Section 8.13(j) or Section 9.4.
(d) Any liability for indemnification under Section 8.11 or 8.12
shall be determined without duplication of recovery by reason of
the state of facts giving rise to such liability constituting a
breach of more than one representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement.
(e) If any Indemnifying Party shall be liable for indemnification
under Section 8.11 or 8.12, then such Indemnifying Party shall be
subrogated to all rights of the Indemnified Party with respect to
the claims to which such indemnification relates.
(f) A failure by an Indemnified Party to give timely notice of a
third party claim will not affect the rights or obligations of
any party hereunder except and only to the extent that, as a
result of such failure, any party entitled to receive such notice
was deprived of its right to recover any payment under its
applicable insurance coverage or was otherwise adversely affected
or damaged as a result of such failure to give timely notice.
(g) Notwithstanding anything in this Article VIII to the contrary, to
the extent any Losses subject to indemnification hereunder would
exceed (after giving effect to then outstanding or theretofore
indemnified claims) limitations on the Indemnifying Party's
indemnity obligations under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party
shall be entitled to control the defense
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of such claim or management of such proceeding with respect to
such Losses at the Indemnified Party's sole cost and expense.
(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the case of
actual fraud, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction,
by any party in the making of representations and warranties, the
other parties shall have all remedies available at law and at
equity without giving effect to any of the limitations set forth
in this Article VIII.
Section 8.14. Satisfaction of Indemnification Obligations by the Shareholders.
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If a Shareholder is determined to have liability to Acquiror under Section
8.12(a) other than with respect to a breach of an Excluded Representation, such
Shareholder may satisfy his obligation to pay to the Company the amount of
Losses for which he is so responsible by delivering to the Company a number of
Acquiror Merger Shares (20% of which shall be Acquiror Voting Common Stock and
the balance Acquiror Non-Voting Common Stock) equal to such amount divided by
the Average Market Price (subject to appropriate adjustments to reflect stock
splits and stock dividends, if any, which occur between Closing Date and the
date of such delivery). A Shareholder delivering Acquiror Merger Shares in
accordance with this Section 8.14 shall deliver with such Acquiror Merger Shares
such stock powers as the Company may request. By delivering such Acquiror
Merger Shares, such Shareholder shall be deemed to have represented that such
Acquiror Merger Shares have been delivered free and clear of any Liens.
ARTICLE IX.
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
Section 9.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger.
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The respective obligations of each party to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver on
or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions:
(a) No Injunctions or Restraints. No judgment, order, decree, statute,
law, ordinance, rule or regulation entered, enacted, promulgated,
enforced or issued by any court or other governmental entity of
competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition shall
be in effect preventing the consummation of the Merger.
(b) Governmental Action. No action or proceeding shall be instituted by
any Governmental Authority seeking to prevent consummation of the
Merger or seeking material damages in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby which continues to be outstanding.
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(c) Citadel Stockholder Approval. The Citadel Stockholder Approval shall
have been obtained, subject to the terms of Section 3.1.
Section 9.2. Conditions to Obligations of Acquiror and Merger Sub.
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The obligation of Acquiror and Merger Sub to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement is further subject to satisfaction of the
following conditions on or prior to the Closing Date:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of
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the Company and the Shareholders in this Agreement which are qualified
with respect to a Company Material Adverse Effect or materiality shall
be true and correct, and all such representations or warranties that
are not so qualified shall be true and correct in all material
respects, in each case as if such representation or warranty were made
as of the Closing Date except to the extent that any such
representation or warranty is made as of a specified date, in which
case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct (or
true and correct in all material respects, as the case may be) as of
such specified date.
(b) Performance of Obligations of the Company. Each of the Company and the
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Shareholders shall have performed in all material respects each of its
obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or
prior to the Closing Date pursuant to the terms hereof.
(c) No Material Adverse Change. Since the date of this Agreement, there
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shall not have been any material adverse change in the financial
condition, results of operations, properties or business of the
Company (excluding any such change caused by a general change in the
economy or in the business of operating live theaters in New York
City, the termination or anticipated termination of any show or the
failure to book a production).
(d) Governmental Consents. All necessary Consents required for the
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consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been obtained except for such Consents the failure to obtain
which individually or in the aggregate would not have a material
adverse effect on the Acquiror or the Surviving Corporation, or
materially impair the ability of Acquiror or the Company to fulfill
its obligations under this Agreement.
(e) Tax Opinion. Acquiror shall have received the opinion of De Castro,
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West & Chodorow, Inc., in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 9.2(e)
to the effect that the Merger when consummated in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement will qualify as a reorganization within the
meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, except in the event that the
Shareholders are to receive the Cash Purchase Price pursuant to
Section 3.1(b).
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(f) Officer's Certificate. Acquiror shall have received, on and as of the
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Effective Time, from the Company an officer's certificate, executed by
an officer of the Company dated the Effective Time, as to the
satisfaction of the conditions in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of
this Section.
(g) Legal Opinions. Acquiror shall have received, on and as of the
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Effective Time, an opinion of each of James Vandever, Esq., California
counsel to the Company and the Shareholders, and Whitman Breed Abbott
& Morgan LLP, special New York counsel to the Company and the
Shareholders, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit 9.2(g)(1) and
Exhibit 9.2(g)(2).
(h) Fairness Opinion. Acquiror shall have received the Fairness Opinion
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and the Fairness Opinion shall not have been withdrawn or modified.
(i) Title Insurance. Acquiror shall have received at or prior to the
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Effective Time a commitment for title insurance by a title insurance
company or companies designated by Acquiror to issue an American Land
Title Association Owner's Policy Form B-1992 (or a policy Acquiror
considers its equivalent) and, if requested by Acquiror at its sole
expense and in a timely manner prior to the Closing Date, a current
survey certified to Acquiror and to such title insurance company
showing all improvements, rights-of-way, and easements and no
encroachments, all at Acquiror's expense, with respect to the Owned
Real Property and Leased Real Property, such commitment to insure that
as of the Effective Time the Company had good and marketable title in
fee simple absolute to such Owned Real Property and a good and
marketable leasehold estate in and to such Leased Real Property, free
and clear of all Liens (except Permitted Liens). Such commitment shall
contain no exception for survey matters except for those shown on the
current survey. The Company will provide such affidavits and
certificates as are reasonably requested by the title insurance
company or companies in order to provide a nonimputation endorsement,
the premium and costs of which shall be born by Acquiror. Such
commitment shall contain an endorsement that listed tenants under the
Occupancy Agreements have rights as tenants only.
Such commitment shall contain an endorsement that the title policy shall
insure against collection from the premises with respect to the Minetta Lane
Mortgage, but shall omit any exception with respect to the Minetta Lane Mortgage
for any policy issued for the benefit of any lender that provides mortgage
financing with respect to such real property.
(j) Listing. AMEX shall, at or prior to the Effective Time, have listed or
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approved the listing on official notice of issuance of the Acquiror
Merger Shares, subject to the terms of Section 3.1(b).
Section 9.3. Conditions to Obligations of the Company and the Shareholders.
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The obligation of the Company and the Shareholders to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement is further subject to satisfaction
of the following conditions on or prior to the Closing Date:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All representations or warranties of
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Acquiror and Merger Sub in this Agreement which are qualified with
respect to an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect or materiality shall be
true and correct, and all such representations and warranties that are
not so qualified shall be true and correct in all material respects,
in each case as if such representation or warranty were made as of the
Closing Date , except to the extent that any such representation or
warranty is made as of a specified date, in which case such
representation or warranty shall have been true and correct (or true
and correct in all material respects, as the case may be) as of such
specified date.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Acquiror and Merger Sub. Acquiror and
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Merger Sub shall have performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by them under this Agreement on
or prior to the Closing Date pursuant to the terms hereof.
(c) No Material Adverse Change.2 Since the date of this Agreement, there
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shall not have been a material adverse change in the financial
condition, results of operations, properties or business of Acquiror
or Merger Sub, excluding any such change caused by a general change in
the economy.
(d) Governmental Consents. All necessary Consents required for the
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consummation by Acquiror of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement shall have been obtained except for such consents and
approvals the failure to obtain which, individually or in the
aggregate, would not materially impair the ability of Acquiror to
fulfill its obligations under this Agreement.
(e) Tax Opinion. The Company and the Shareholders shall have received an
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opinion of De Castro, West & Chodorow, Inc., in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit 9.2(e), to the effect that the Merger when
consummated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement will
qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of
the Code, except in the event that the Shareholders are to receive the
Cash Purchase Price pursuant to Section 3.1(b).
(f) Officer's Certificate. The Company shall have received from Acquiror,
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on and as of the Effective Time, an officer's certificate, executed by
an officer of Acquiror dated the Effective Time, as to the
satisfaction of the conditions in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of
this Section.
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(g) Legal Opinion. The Company and the Shareholders shall have received,
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on and as of the Effective Time, opinions of Duane Morris & Heckscher
LLP and Kummer Kaempfer Bonner & Renshaw, counsel to Acquiror, in the
forms attached hereto as Exhibit 9.3(g) subject to such changes that
are required in the event the Shareholders receive the Cash Purchase
Price and are reasonably acceptable to the Company and the
Shareholders.
(h) Registration Rights Agreement. Acquiror shall have executed and
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delivered to the Shareholders a Registration Rights Agreement in
substantially the form of Exhibit 9.3(h) attached hereto (the
"Registration Rights Agreement"), except in the event that the
Shareholders are to receive the Cash Purchase Price pursuant to
Section 3.1(b).
Section 9.4. Right to Close Notwithstanding Breach.
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(a) The provisions of Section 9.2 relieving Acquiror and Merger Sub of
their obligations to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
notwithstanding, if Acquiror and Merger Sub (suffer or, after giving effect to
the consummation of the Merger, would suffer) any Loss (or Losses) in excess of
$100,000 that results from any breach of a representation or warranty or a
covenant of the Company or the Shareholders set forth in Article V, Article VII
or Article VIII (other than in Sections 8.11-8.14) that occurs between the date
this Agreement is executed and the Closing Date and becomes known to Acquiror
and Merger Sub prior to the Closing (Section 9.4 "Losses"), Acquiror and Merger
Sub may elect to consummate the Closing notwithstanding such breach. If Acquiror
and Merger Sub elect to consummate the Closing notwithstanding such breach, the
Shareholders will be liable to Acquiror and Merger Sub (i) to the extent such
Section 9.4 Losses exceed, singly or in the aggregate, $100,000 (the amount of
such losses not in excess of $100,000 being the "Pre-Closing Excluded Amount")
and (ii) subject to all of the limitations on indemnification set forth in the
last sentence of Section 8.12(a) and in Section 8.13.
(b) Acquiror and Merger Sub shall deliver to the Company and the
Shareholders a notice setting forth the amount of any Section 9.4 Losses and, in
reasonable detail, to the extent information with respect to the amount of such
Section 9.4 Losses is then available to Acquiror and Merger-Sub, the basis and
computation of such Section 9.4 Losses. Unless the Shareholders dispute any of
such Section 9.4 Losses, the computation set forth on such Notice shall be
binding on the parties. If the Company and the Shareholders dispute the claimed
Section 9.4 Losses, such dispute shall be resolved as provided in paragraph (e)
below.
(c) If the amount of the Section 9.4 Losses is agreed or otherwise
determined before the Closing, Acquiror's and Merger Sub's claim for the portion
of such Loss permitted by Section 9.4(a) shall be satisfied by a reduction in
the amount of the Merger Consideration payable at the Closing.
(d) If the amount of the Section 9.4 Losses is not agreed or otherwise
determined before the Closing, Acquiror and Merger Sub shall be deemed to have
made an indemnification claim pursuant to Section 8.12 at the Closing.
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(e) If the Company and the Shareholders dispute the Section 9.4 Losses
claimed, the parties shall, during the 30-day period after the Closing or the
date the notice of indemnification claim was given, attempt to resolve their
differences. Any resolution by them as to any disputed amount shall be final
binding, conclusive and non-appealable for all purposes under this Agreement. If
at the conclusion of such period the parties have not reached agreement
concerning the Section 9.4 Losses, then the dispute shall be submitted to
arbitration in New York, New York before a panel of three arbitrators, each of
whom shall be experienced in the live theatrical business, in accordance with
the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The
decision of the panel shall be final, conclusive, and binding on the parties to
the arbitration. Judgment may be entered on the panel's decision in any court
having jurisdiction, and the parties irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of
the federal and state courts located in the State of New York for this purpose.
The costs and expenses of such arbitration shall be borne by the parties as
determined by such panel.
ARTICLE X.
TERMINATION AND WAIVER
Section 10.1. Termination.
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This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby
may be abandoned at any time prior to the Closing Date:
(a) by the mutual consent of Acquiror, the Company and the Shareholders;
(b) by Acquiror if (i) there has occurred a material adverse change in the
financial condition, operations, or business of the Company (excluding
any such change caused by a general change in the economy or in the
business of operating live theatres in New York City, the termination
or anticipated termination of any show or the failure to book a
production) or (ii) there is a breach of any of the representations or
warranties of the Company or any Shareholder which are qualified with
respect to a Company Material Adverse Effect or materiality or if the
Company or any Shareholder shall have breached in any material respect
any of such representations or warranties which are not so qualified,
or if the Company or any Shareholder fails to comply in any material
respect with any of its covenants or agreements contained herein,
which breaches or failures, as the case may be, are, in the aggregate,
material in the context of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement; and
(c) by the Company and the Shareholders if (i) there has occurred a
material adverse change in the financial condition, operations or
business of Acquiror or (ii) there is a breach of any of the
representations or warranties of Acquiror which are qualified with
respect to an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect or materiality or if
Acquiror shall have breached in any material respect any of such
representations or warranties which are not so
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qualified, or if Acquiror fails to comply in any material respect with
any of its covenants or agreements contained herein, which breach or
failures, as the case may be, are, in the aggregate, material in the
context of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and
(d) by any of Acquiror, the Company or the Shareholders, if on or before
November 30, 2000 the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
shall not have been consummated; provided that neither party may
terminate under this Section 10.1(d) if such failure has been caused
by that party's material breach of this Agreement; provided, further,
that if any condition to this Agreement shall fail to be satisfied by
reason of the existence of an injunction or order of any court or
governmental or regulatory body resulting from an action or proceeding
commenced by any party which is not a government or governmental
authority, then at the request of either party the deadline date
referred to above shall be extended for a reasonable period of time,
not in excess of 30 days, to permit the parties to have such
injunction vacated or order reversed.
Section 10.2. Waiver.
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At any time prior to the Closing Date, the parties hereto, by action taken
by their respective boards of directors (or a duly authorized committee
thereof), may (i) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations
or other acts of the other parties hereto, (ii) waive any inaccuracies in the
representations and warranties of the other party contained herein or in any
documents delivered pursuant hereto, and (iii) waive compliance by the other
party with any of the agreements or conditions herein. Any agreement on the part
of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set
forth in an instrument in writing signed on behalf of such party.
ARTICLE XI.
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.1. Expiration of Representations and Warranties.
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All representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall
survive from the Closing Date to the Survival Termination Date, provided,
however, that the Excluded Representations shall survive indefinitely.
Section 11.2. Closing Date and Waiver.
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Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with the
provisions of Section 10.1 hereof, the Closing Date will be held as soon as
practicable after the conditions set forth in Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 shall
have been satisfied or waived. The Closing Date will be held at the offices of
Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP, 380 Lexington Avenue, New York, New
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York 10168 or at such other places as the parties may agree. Simultaneously
therewith, the Certificate of Merger will be filed with the Secretaries of State
of California and Nevada.
Section 11.3. Notices.
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(a) Any notice or communication to any party hereto shall be duly given if
in writing and delivered in person or mailed by first class mail
(registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile or
overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to such other
party's address.
If to Acquiror or Merger Sub:
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
550 South Hope Street
Suite 1825
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Facsimile: (213) 239-0548
with a copy to:
Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP
380 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10168
Facsimile: (212) 692-1020
Attention: Michael H. Margulis, Esq.
If to the Company:
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
120 North Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90048
Facsimile: (310) 652-6490
Attention: Ira Levin, Esq.
with a copy to:
Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLP
200 Park Avenue, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10166
Facsimile: (212) 351-3131
Attention: Jay Gladis, Esq.
(b) All notices and communications will be deemed to have been duly given:
at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five (5)
business days after being deposited in the mail, if mailed; when sent,
if sent by
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facsimile; and the next business day after timely delivery to the
courier, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day
delivery.
Section 11.4. Counterparts.
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This Agreement may be executed (including by facsimile transmission) in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 11.5. Headings.
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The headings of articles and sections herein are for convenience of
reference, do not constitute a part of this Agreement, and shall not be deemed
to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.
Section 11.6. Amendment.
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This Agreement may be amended by the parties at any time before or after
any required approval of matters presented in connection with the Merger by the
stockholders of Acquiror; provided, however, that after any such approval, there
shall not be made any amendment that by law or the rules of AMEX requires
further approval by such stockholders without the further approval of such
stockholders. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in
writing signed on behalf of each of the parties.
Section 11.7. Liability for Transfer Taxes.
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Acquiror shall be responsible for and pay in a timely manner all sales,
use, value added, documentary, stamp, gross receipts, registration, transfer,
conveyance, excise, recording, license and other similar Taxes and fees
("Transfer Taxes"), arising out of or in connection with or attributable to the
transactions effected pursuant to this Agreement. Each party hereto shall
prepare and timely file all Tax Returns required to be filed in respect of
Transfer Taxes that are the primary responsibility of such party under
Applicable Law; provided, however, that such party's preparation of any such Tax
Returns shall be subject to the other party's approval, which approval shall not
be withheld or delayed unreasonably.
Section 11.8. No Third Party Beneficiaries.
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Nothing in this Agreement shall confer any rights upon any person or entity
that is not a party or permitted assignee of a party to this Agreement.
Section 11.9. Governing Law.
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This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the
laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.
Section 11.10. Entire Agreement.
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other prior agreements
and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof.
Section 11.11. Validity.
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In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed contrary
to law or invalid or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to
the extent that such provisions can still reasonably be given effect in
accordance with the intentions of the parties, and the invalid and unenforceable
provisions shall be deemed, without further action on the part of the parties,
modified, amended and limited solely to the extent necessary to render the same
valid and enforceable.
Section 11.12. Interpretation.
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This Agreement has been prepared by the Company and its professional
advisors and reviewed by Acquiror and its professional advisors. The Company,
Acquiror and their separate advisors believe that this Agreement is the product
of all of their efforts, that it expresses their agreement, and that it should
not be interpreted in favor of either the Company or Acquiror merely because of
their efforts in preparing it.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective duly authorized officers all as of the day and year
first above written.
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
Title:
CITADEL OFF BROADWAY THEATRES, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title: [Chairman/President/Vice President]
By:
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Name:
Title: [Secretary/Assistant Secretary]
SHAREHOLDERS (for purposes of Section 2.6, Section
3.1, Article V, Article VII (excluding Section
7.3), Article VIII (excluding Section 8.5 and
Section 8.6), Section 9.1, Section 9.3, Section
9.4, Article X and Article XI only)
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James J. Cotter
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Michael R. Forman
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EXHIBIT B
Index to Financial Statements
Off Broadway Investments, Inc.
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Independent Auditors' Report
Balance Sheets at December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31,
1998
Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 30, 1999 and
December 31, 1998
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31,
1998
Notes to the Financial Statements
[LETTERHEAD OF KPMG]
Independent Auditors' Report
The Shareholders
Off Broadway Investments, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Off Broadway Investments,
Inc. as of December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and the related statements of
operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Off Broadway Investments, Inc.
as of December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
KPMG LLP
June 10, 2000
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Balance Sheets
December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
Assets 1999 1998
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Current assets:
Cash $ 1,071,000 86,000
Trade and other receivables 1,000 393,000
Due from affiliates 52,000 15,000
Income tax receivable 40,000 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 42,000 58,000
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Total current assets 1,206,000 552,000
Property, equipment and improvements, net (note 3) 2,493,000 2,402,000
Other assets and deferred charges 4,000 4,000
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Total assets $ 3,703,000 2,958,000
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 573,000 109,000
Deferred revenue 399,000 --
Due to affiliates 47,000 483,000
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Total current liabilities 1,019,000 592,000
Deferred rental obligations (note 5) 35,000 13,000
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Total liabilities 1,054,000 605,000
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Shareholders' equity:
Capital stock, $1,000 par value. Authorized 100 shares; issued
and outstanding 20 shares 20,000 20,000
Contributed capital 349,000 349,000
Retained earnings 2,280,000 1,984,000
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Total shareholders' equity 2,649,000 2,353,000
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 3,703,000 2,958,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Statements of Operations
Years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
1999 1998
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Operating income - net revenues from management company $ 2,582,000 1,916,000
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Operating costs and expenses:
Operating costs, including onsite management fees 379,000 308,000
Rent expense, including $22,000 and $13,000 of noncash
deferred rent expense for the years ended December 30, 1999
and December 31, 1998, respectively 224,000 209,000
General and administrative expenses (note 9) 305,000 322,000
General and administrative expenses provided by an affiliated
company (note 8) 1,200,000 460,000
Depreciation and amortization 104,000 88,000
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Total operating costs and
expenses 2,212,000 1,387,000
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Income before income taxes 370,000 529,000
State income taxes 74,000 74,000
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Net income $ 296,000 455,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
Capital Contributed Retained
stock capital earnings Total
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Balance at January 1, 1998 $ 20,000 349,000 1,834,000 2,203,000
Net distribution to
shareholders -- -- (305,000) (305,000)
Net income -- -- 455,000 455,000
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Balance at December 31, 1998 20,000 349,000 1,984,000 2,353,000
Net income -- -- 296,000 296,000
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Balance at December 30, 1999 $ 20,000 349,000 2,280,000 2,649,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 296,000 455,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortiztion 104,000 88,000
Deferred rent expense 22,000 13,000
Changes in assets and liabilities associated with
operating activities:
Trade and other receivables 392,000 (111,000)
Income tax receivables (40,000) --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 16,000 (3,000)
Due from affifilates (37,000)
Other assets and deferred charges, net -- 1,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 464,000 (98,000)
Deferred revenue 399,000 --
Due to affiliates (436,000) 17,000
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,180,000 362,000
Cash flows from investing activities - purchases of property,
equipment and improvements (195,000) (53,000)
Cash flows from financing activities - net distribution to
shareholders -- (305,000)
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Net increase in cash 985,000 4,000
Cash at beginning of year 86,000 82,000
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Cash at end of year $1,071,000 86,000
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information - cash paid
during the year for income taxes $ 70,000 8,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
(1) Organization
Off Broadway Investments, Inc. (the Company), formerly Amsovinvest
Incorporated, is a Subchapter S Corporation which was incorporated on March
10, 1989. The Company's name was changed April 29, 1998. The Company is
owned 50% each by two individuals. The Company invests in live stage
performance theatre properties in the City of New York.
The Company owns the Orpheum Theatre. During 1998, the owners of the Company
transferred the leasehold interest in the Union Square Theatre and during
1999 transferred the fee interest in the Minetta Lane Theatre. As part of
the transfer of the Minetta Lane Theatre, a note payable relating to this
theatre was contributed to the capital of the Company. These transfers were
made from an entity with common ownership and, accordingly, have been
recorded at historical costs. The financial statements reflect the transfers
as if they occurred prior to the beginning of 1998.
The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect the
results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company in
the future or what they would have been had it been a separate, stand-alone
entity for the period presented.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) General Practices
The Company operates on a fiscal year ending on the Thursday closest to
December 31. Fiscal years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998
include 52 weeks. During November 1999, the Company started transferring
accounting responsibilities formally conducted by the management company
to an affiliated company. Specifically, the affiliated company began
paying the production companies' licensing fees and paying direct
operating expenses. Up until November 1999, the Company had engaged a
management company which was responsible for booking the theater,
entering into contracts with and paying the production companies'
licensing fees, collecting the cash from ticket sales and paying the
direct operating expenses. Accordingly, the Company did not record the
revenue or expenses of the management company, but recorded the net
revenue which the Company is entitled to.
The theater operating revenue and expenses of the management company for
the year ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 were as follows:
1999 1998
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Theatre operating revenue $ 3,844,000 3,206,000
Theatre operating expenses 1,262,000 1,290,000
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Theatre revenue, net $ 2,582,000 1,916,000
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(b) Property, Equipment and Improvements
Property, equipment and improvements are recorded at cost. Depreciation
and amortization is computed principally by use of the straight-line
method based upon the estimated useful lives of the various classes of
assets as follows:
Description Useful life
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Buildings 25 to 31 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 7 years
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful life or
the remaining lease term, whichever is less.
(c) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109).
Off Broadway Investments, Inc. is a Subchapter S Corporation and does not
pay any federal income taxes; however, it is subject to state and local
income taxes and alternative minimum taxes. In 1998, the Union Square
Theatre was held in a C Corporation for the first six months of 1998 and
was then transferred to the Company. Tax expense relating to the Union
Square's first six months has been included in the accompanying financial
statements. Any liability or benefit from the Company's Subchapter S
income or losses is the responsibility of or benefit to the individual
shareholders.
(d) Financial Instruments
The Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures
about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, defines fair value of a
financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be
exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The
Company's carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
accrued expenses and notes payable approximates fair value.
(e) Long-Lived Assets
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of (SFAS
No. 121). This statement requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the
estimated fair value, which is generally determined by estimating future
undiscounted cash flows without interest costs expected to be generated
by the asset. If the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated
fair market value, an impairment exists and is measured by the amount by
which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value
of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the
carrying amount or the fair value, less costs to sell. No impairment was
recorded during the years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998.
(f) Use of Estimates
Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and contingent
liabilities at the balance sheet date and revenue and expenses during the
reporting periods, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
(3) Property, Equipment and Improvements
At December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, a summary of property, equipment
and improvements is as follows
1999 1998
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Land $ 777,000 777,000
Buildings and leasehold improvements 2,533,000 2,339,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 168,000 168,000
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3,478,000 3,284,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 985,000 882,000
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Property, equipment and improvements, net $ 2,493,000 2,402,000
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(4) Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of
the Internal Revenue Code and similar tax provisions. Under those
provisions, the Company generally does not pay federal income tax on its
taxable income; however, there are state and local income taxes and
alternative minimum taxes. Any federal liability or benefit from the Company
is the responsibility of the individual shareholders. In 1998, one theatre
was held in a C Corporation for the first six months of the year. The
associated taxes are included in the accompanying financial statements.
The provision for income tax expense consists of the following:
Subchapter S C Corporation
taxes taxes Total
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1999:
Federal $ -- -- --
State 43,000 -- 43,000
Local 31,000 -- 31,000
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$ 74,000 -- 74,000
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Subchapter S C Corporation
taxes taxes Total
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1998:
Federal $ -- 12,000 12,000
State 6,000 6,000 12,000
Local 44,000 6,000 50,000
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$ 50,000 24,000 74,000
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(5) Senior Bank Facility
The Company and a related partnership have a revolving credit agreement (the
Agreement) with a bank group. The related partnership received all amounts
borrowed from the bank group and recorded the liability to the Bank group.
No portion of the debt has been recorded by the Company. However, all Group
members, including the Company, are jointly and severally liable for the
total debt outstanding under the Agreement. In addition, the Company's stock
serves as collateral for the debt. The debt in the amount of $16,200,000 and
$17,700,000 at December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, and related interest
expense of $1,068,000 and $1,217,000 for the years ended December 30, 1999
and December 31, 1998, respectively, is recorded on the related partnership's
financial statements.
The Agreement provides the Company and the related partnership with a
$21,000,000 revolving note maturing October 1, 2001. The Agreement contains,
among other matters, certain financial covenants and provisions pertaining to
limitations on investments, restrictive payments, limitations on sale of
assets, limitations on capital expenditures and ability to incur debt. The
Company and related partnership is in compliance with all terms of the
Agreement. In addition, the Agreement provides, at the election of the
related partnership, for various rates of interest, which include the
alternative base rate (prime rate) and Eurodollar rate. Such applicable
rates are adjusted each quarter based upon the attainment of certain
financial ratios. The interest rate was 6.5% at December 30, 1999. Amounts
outstanding under the Agreement are secured by a first priority security
interest in the personal property located in or on real estate subject to the
deeds of trust, and certain other tangible and intangible assets of the
Company and related partnership. This security interest is senior to the
interests of the affiliate lenders. The partnership is required to pay a
commitment fee based on certain financial ratios, ranging from .3% to .5%.
(6) Leases
The Company leases one live theater under a noncancelable operating lease
with a minimum aggregate future rental of $1,927,000. At December 30, 1999,
minimum rental payments due on this lease are as follows:
2000 $ 206,000
2001 211,000
2002 217,000
2003 222,000
2004 228,000
Thereafter 843,000
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Total minimum lease payments $ 1,927,000
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The Company has scheduled rent increases under the lease. The accompanying
statements of operations reflect rent expense on a straight-line basis over
the term of the lease. Deferred rental obligations of $35,000 and $13,000
are reflected in the accompanying balance sheets as of December 30, 1999 and
December 31, 1998, respectively.
(7) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
For the past several years, the Company has been involved in litigation as a
plaintiff (Caveman litigation). The matter was resolved in 1999. The
Company is in a dispute regarding certain legal bills with its former
counsel. The Company has expensed and a related party has paid to date
approximately $375,000 to such counsel. In 1999, the Company paid the
remaining amount owed to a related party. The Company believes that it does
not have any further obligation. The total amount sought by counsel is
approximately $545,000, including the amounts paid to date.
The Company is involved in various other lawsuits. The ultimate outcome of
these lawsuits is not presently determinable; however, in the opinion of
management, based in part upon advice of counsel, the amount of losses that
might be sustained, if any, would not materially affect the financial
position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.
As discussed in note 2, the Company has engaged a management company to
operate the theaters. Accordingly, the management company booked the
theaters, entered into contracts, paid the respective production companies
and paid substantially all of the operating expenses. The principal
(officer/shareholder) of the management company has agreed to indemnify the
Company for any exposure relating to errors or omissions in discharging the
liabilities of the management company. In the event that claims are asserted
against the Company for errors or omissions of the management company and the
Company is unable to enforce or collect upon the aforementioned
indemnification, there could be a material adverse effect on the financial
position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company. Management
believes that the likelihood of this is remote.
(8) Related Party Balances and Transactions
Onsite management fee and profit participation of the management company for
the year ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 of $277,000 and
$213,000, respectively, are included in operating costs.
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 30, 1999 and
December 31, 1998 include management fees to an affiliated company of
$1,200,000 and $460,000, respectively.
An affiliate of the Company acts as a cash disbursement agent. Substantially
all cash disbursements not disbursed through the management company are
transacted through the affiliate's bank account.
(9) General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist of the following at December 30,
1999 and December 31, 1998:
1999 1998
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Auditing fees $ 35,000 --
Caveman litigation fees 40,000 257,000
Costs relating to abandoned sale transaction 225,000 --
Bad debt expense -- 18,000
Other 5,000 47,000
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$ 305,000 322,000
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(10) Gross Theatre Box Office Revenues (unaudited)
The unaudited gross theatre box office revenues were $14,283,000 and
$10,993,000 for the years ended December 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
respectively.
(11) Pending Transaction
The Company has entered into a letter of intent whereby the Company will be
acquired by a related party in exchange for stock of the related party.
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
(A Sub Chapter S Corporation)
Interim Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
(Unaudited)
These statements include
Off Broadway Investments, Inc. (A Sub Chapter S Corporation)
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
(A Subchapter S Corporation)
Balance Sheets
March 30, 2000 and December 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
March 30, December 30,
Assets 2000 1999
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Current Assets:
Cash $ 1,161,000 1.071.000
Trade and other receivables - 1,000
Due from affiliates 154,000 52,000
Income tax receivable 32,000 40,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 60,000 42,000
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Total current assets 1,407,000 1,206,000
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Property, equipment and improvements, net 2,475,000 2,493,000
Other assets and deferred charges 4,000 4,000
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Total assets $ 3,886,000 3,703,000
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Current liabilites:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 280,000 573,000
Deferred revenue 502,000 399,000
Due to alliliates 225,000 47,000
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Total current liabilities 1,007,000 1,019,000
Deferred income and other obligations 110,000 -
Deferred rental obligations 40,000 35,000
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Total liabilities 1,157,000 1,054,000
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Shareholder's equity:
Capital stock, $1,000 par value, Authorized 100 shares; issued
and outstanding 20 shares 20,000 20,000
Contributed capital 349,000 349,000
Retained earnings 2,360,000 2,280,000
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Total shareholders' equity 2,729,000 2,649,000
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 3,886,000 3,703,000
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC,
(A Sub Chapter S Corporation)
Statement of Cash Flows
3 Months Ended
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March 30, April 1,
2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 80,000 (30,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 24,000 25,000
Deferred rent expense 5,000 6,000
Changes in assets and liabilities associated with
operating activities:
Trade and other receivables 1,000 101,000
Income tax receivable 8,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (18,000) 49,000
Due from affiliates (102,000)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (293,000) (263,000)
Deferred revenue 103,000
Due to affiliates 178,000 300,000
--------------- ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (14,000) 188,000
--------------- ------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, equipment and improvements (6,000) (99,000)
Increase in deferred income and obligations 110,000
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Net cash provided for (used in) investing activities 104,000 (99,000)
--------------- ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net distributions to shareholders - (82,000)
--------------- ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities - (82,000)
--------------- ------------
Net increase in cash 90,000 7,000
Cash at beginning of year 1,071,000 86,000
--------------- ------------
Cash at end of quarter $1,161,000 93,000
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes $ 1,000 42,000
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OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
(A Subchapter S Corporation)
Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
3 Months Ended
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March 30, April 1,
2000 1999
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Operating income:
Theatre revenues and other income 922,000 -
Operating income - net revenues from management company 638,000
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Total operating income $922,000 638,000
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Operating costs and expenses:
Operating costs, including onsite management fees 488,000 58,000
Rent expense, including $5,000 and $6,000 of noncash deferred rent
expense for the quarters ended March 30, 2000 and
April 1, 1999, respectively 59,000 56,000
General and administrative expenses 35,000 228,000
General and administrative expenses provided by an affiliated company 228,000 300,000
Depreciation and amortization 24,000 25,000
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Total operating costs and expenses 834,000 667,000
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Income before income taxes 88,000 (29,000)
State income taxes 8,000 (1,000)
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Net income $ 80,000 (30,000)
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See accompanying notes to financial statements
OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Financial Statements
Quarter ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
(1) In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
financial statements contain all adjustments of a recurring nature
considered necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position as
as of March 30, 2000 and December 30, 1999, the results of operations and
its cash flows for the three month period ended March 30, 2000 and April 1,
1999. The results of operations for three month period ended March 30, 2000
are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected
for the entire year. The accompanying unaudited financial statements do not
include all information and footnotes required To be in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. The financial information
provided Herein, including the information under the heading, "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,"
is written with the presumption that the users of the interim financial
statements have read, or have access to, the most recent Annual Report
which contains the latest Audited financial statements and notes thereto,
together with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations as of December 30, 1999 and December
31, 1998 and the years then ended.
(2) Organization
Off Broadway Investments, Inc. (the Company), formerly Amsovinvest
Incorporated, is a Subchapter S Corporation, which was incorporated on
March 10, 1989. The Company's name was changed April 29, 1998. The Company
is owned 50% each by two individuals. The Company invests in live stage
performance theatre properties in the City of New York. The Company owns
the fee interest in the Orpheum and Minetta Lane Theatre and the leasehold
interest in the Union Square Theatre.
(3) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) General Practices
The Company operates on a fiscal year ending on the Thursday closest
to December 31. Fiscal quarters ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
include 13 weeks. During November 1999, the Company started
transferring accounting responsibilities formally conducted by the
management
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OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Financial Statements
Quarter ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
company to an affiliated company. Specifically, the affiliated company
began paying the production companies' licensing fees and paying
direct operating expenses. Up until November 1999, the Company had
engaged a management company, which was responsible for booking the
theaters, entering into contracts with and paying the production
companies' licensing fees, collecting the cash from ticket sales and
paying the direct operating expenses. Due to this change, the company
no longer recorded the net revenue received from its management
company for the theatres but showed revenues and expenses as separate
line items in the Statement of Operations. For comparative purposes
the revenues and expenses for the quarter ended April 1, 1999 were
restated to reflect this change.
(b) Property, Equipment and Improvements
Property, equipment and improvements are recorded at cost.
Depreciation and amortization is computed principally by use of the
straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the
various classes of assets as follows:
Description Useful life
- ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------
Buildings 25 to 31 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 7 years
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful life or
the remaining lease term, whichever is less.
(c) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes
(SFAS 109). Off Broadway Investments, Inc. is a Subchapter S
Corporation and does not pay any federal income taxes; however, it is
subject to state and local income taxes and alternative minimum taxes.
Any liability or benefit from the Company's Subchapter S income or
losses is the responsibility of or benefit to the individual
shareholders.
(d) Financial Instruments
The Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures
about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, defines fair value of a
financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be
exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The
Company's carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, accrued expenses and notes payable approximates fair value.
(e) Long-Lived Assets
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be
Disposed Of (SFAS No. 121). This statement requires that long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to
be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of
an asset to the estimated fair value, which is generally determined by
estimating future undiscounted cash flows without interest costs
expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying value of the
assets exceeds the estimated
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OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Financial Statements
Quarter ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
fair market value, an impairment exists and is measured by the amount
by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair
value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the
lower of the carrying amount or the fair value, less costs to sell. No
impairment was recorded during the quarters ended March 30, 2000 and
April 1, 1999.
(f) Use of Estimates
Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and
contingent liabilities at the balance sheet date and revenue and
expenses during the reporting periods, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
(4) Property, Equipment and Improvements
At March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999, a summary of property, equipment and
improvements is as follows
2000 1999
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Land $ 777,000 777,000
Buildings and leasehold improvements 2,533,000 2,339,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 168,000 168,000
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3,478,000 3,284,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,003,000 808,000
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Property, equipment and improvements, net
$2,475,000 2,476,000
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(5) Senior Bank Facility
The Company and a related partnership have a revolving credit agreement
(the Agreement) with a bank group. The related partnership received all
amounts borrowed from the bank group and recorded the liability to the
Bank group. No portion of the debt has been recorded by the Company.
However, all Group members, including the Company, are jointly and
severally liable for the total debt outstanding under the Agreement. In
addition, the Company's stock serves as collateral for the debt. The debt
in the amount of $15,500,000 and $17,700,000 at March 30, 2000 and April
1, 1999, and related interest expense of $289,000 and $273,000 for the
quarters ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999, respectively, is recorded
on the related partnership's financial statements.
The Agreement provides the Company and the related partnership with a
$21,000,000 revolving note maturing October 1, 2001. The Agreement
contains, among other matters, certain financial covenants and provisions
pertaining to limitations on investments, restrictive payments,
limitations on sale of assets, limitations on capital expenditures and
ability to incur debt. The Company and related partnership is in
compliance with all terms of the Agreement. In addition, the Agreement
provides, at the election of the related partnership, for various rates of
interest, which include the alternative base rate (prime rate) and
Eurodollar rate. Such applicable rates are adjusted each quarter based
upon the attainment of certain financial ratios. The interest rate was
6.75% at March 30, 2000. Amounts outstanding under the Agreement are
secured by a first priority security interest in the personal property
located in or on real
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OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Financial Statements
Quarter ended March 30, 2000 2000 and April 1, 1999
estate subject to the deeds of trust, and certain other tangible and
intangible assets of the Company and related partnership. This security
interest is senior to the interests of the affiliate lenders. The
partnership is required to pay a commitment fee based on certain financial
ratios, ranging from .3% to .5%.
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OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Financial Statements
Quarter ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
(6) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
For the past several years, the Company has been involved in litigation as a
plaintiff (Caveman litigation). The matter was resolved in 1999. The Company
is in a dispute regarding certain legal bills with its former counsel. The
Company has expensed and a related party has paid to date approximately
$375,000 to such counsel. In 1999, the Company paid the remaining amount
owed to a related party. The Company believes that it does not have any
further obligation. The total amount sought by counsel is approximately
$545,000, including the amounts paid to date.
The Company is involved in various other lawsuits. The ultimate outcome of
these lawsuits is not presently determinable; however, in the opinion of
management, based in part upon advice of counsel, the amount of losses that
might be sustained, if any, would not materially affect the financial
position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.
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OFF BROADWAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
Financial Statements
Quarter ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
(7) Related Party Balances and Transactions
Onsite management fee and profit participation for the quarter ended March
30, 2000 and April 1, 1999 of $63,000 and $37,000, respectively, are
included in operating costs.
General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 30, 2000 and
April 1, 1999 include management fees to an affiliated company of $228,000
and $300,000 respectively.
An affiliate of the Company acts as a cash disbursement agent. Substantially
all cash disbursements are transacted through the affiliate's bank account.
(8) General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist of the following at March 30,
2000 and April 1, 1999:
3/30/2000 4/1/1999
-------------------- --------------------
Auditing fees $ 35,000 32,000
Caveman litigation fees 196,000
-------------------- --------------------
$ 35,000 228,000
==================== ====================
(9) Gross Theatre Box Office Revenues (unaudited)
The unaudited gross theatre box office revenues were $2,850,000 and
$4,835,000 for the quarters ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999,
respectively.
(10) Pending Transaction
The Company has entered into a letter of intent whereby the Company will
be acquired by a related party in exchange for stock of the related party.
EXHIBIT C
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2000
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to ___________
Commission file number 1-8625
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 95-3885184
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
550 South Hope Street, Suite 1825 90071
Los Angeles, California (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 239-0540
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 twelve 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
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of April 19, 2000, there
were 5,335,913 shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, $0.01 par value per
share and 1,333,969 shares of Class B Voting Common Stock, $0.01 par value per
share outstanding.
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CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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PART 1. Financial Information
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
March 31, 2000 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1999................ 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999 (Unaudited)............................. 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999 (Unaudited)............................. 3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...................... 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations....................................... 15
PART 2. Other Information
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................... 21
Item 2. Changes in Securities........................................... 21
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................. 21
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............. 21
Item 5. Other Information............................................... 21
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................ 21
Signatures ................................................................ 26
Citadel Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
ASSETS 2000 1999
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(In $ 000's, except per share amounts)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,134 $ 24,732
Investment in Gish Biomedical, Inc. 1,578 1,831
Investment in National Auto Credit, Inc. 943 214
Other receivables 121 95
Deferred tax asset, net 1,125 1,125
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Total current assets 27,901 27,997
Rental property, less accumulated depreciation 7,677 7,731
Investment in shareholder affiliate 7,000 7,000
Equity investment in and advances to Agricultural
Partnerships 2,922 2,669
Capitalized leasing costs, net 911 944
Other assets 960 865
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Total assets $ 47,371 $ 47,206
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Security deposits payable $ 27 $ 28
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,277 2,254
Current portion of mortgage note payable 142 128
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Total current liabilities 2,446 2,410
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Minority interest in consolidated affiliate 51 50
Lease contract payable 217 196
Deferred rental revenue 195 195
Long-term portion of mortgage notes payable 10,835 10,872
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Total liabilities 13,744 13,723
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, par value $.01, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, none outstanding -- --
Common stock, par value $.01, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, none outstanding (Note 6) -- 67
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, par value $.01,
100,000,000 shares authorized, 5,335,913 issued and
outstanding 54 --
Class B Voting Common Stock, par value $.01, 20,000,000
shares authorized, 1,333,969 issued and outstanding 13 --
Additional paid-in capital 59,603 59,603
Accumulated deficit (24,213) (24,444)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 168 255
Note receivable from stockholder (1,998) (1,998)
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Total stockholders' equity 33,627 33,483
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 47,371 $ 47,206
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Citadel Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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(In $ 000's, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Rental income $ 563 $1,415
Farming management fee 4 1
Consulting fees from shareholder 35 78
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602 1,494
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Operating expenses:
Real estate 149 508
General and administrative 231 250
Depreciation and amortization 74 109
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454 867
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Operating income 148 627
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Interest income 350 44
Interest expense (225) (232)
Dividends from investment in Reading 114 114
Loss from investment in and advances to Agricultural
Partnerships (100) (100)
Interest income from shareholder 44 39
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Earnings before minority interest and taxes 331 492
Minority interest (1) --
----- ------
Earnings before income taxes 330 492
Provision for income taxes (99) (22)
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Net earnings $ 231 $ 470
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Basic and diluted earnings per share $0.03 $0.07
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Citadel Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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(In $ 000's)
Operating Activities
Net earnings $ 231 $ 470
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 74 109
Equity loss from Agriculture Partnerships 127 113
Amortization of deferred leasing costs 33 65
Amortization of deferred loan costs 7 9
Minority interest 1 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in other receivables (26) (62)
Increase in other assets (149) (153)
Decrease in security deposits (1) (3)
(Increase) decrease in liabilities and deferred rent 44 (284)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 341 264
Investing activities
Purchase of Gish securities -- (163)
Purchase of NAC securities (729) --
Unrealized loss on marketable securities 166 --
Purchase of and additions to real estate -- (60)
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Net cash used in investing activities (563) (223)
Financing activities
Advances to Agriculture Partnerships (353) (328)
Repayments of long-term borrowings (23) (49)
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Net cash used in financing activities (376) (377)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (598) (336)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 24,732 4,367
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $24,134 $4,031
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Supplemental Disclosures:
Interest paid $ 150 $ 225
Income taxes paid $ 190 $ 0
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Citadel
Holding Corporation ("Citadel") and collectively with its consolidated
subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company increased its
common stock ownership in National Auto Credit, Inc. ("NAC") to 925,100 shares
(2.66%) from 342,500 shares (1.25%) at December 31, 1999 for a total cost of
approximately $834,000. At March 31, 2000, the closing price of NAC common
stock was $1.02.
The Company owns, through its interest in the three general partnerships
(the "Agricultural Partnerships"), a 40% interest in approximately 1,600 acres
of agricultural land and related improvements, located in Kern County,
California, commonly known as the Big 4 Ranch (the "Property"). The other two
partners in the Partnerships are Visalia LLC ("Visalia," a limited liability
company controlled by Mr. James J. Cotter, the Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, and owned by Mr. Cotter and certain members of
his family) which has a 20% interest and Big 4 Ranch, Inc., a publicly held
corporation, which has the remaining 40% interest. The Company accounts for its
40% investment in the Partnership utilizing the equity method of accounting
(Note 4).
In October 1996, the Company contributed cash in the amount of $7,000,000
to Reading Entertainment, Inc. ("REI" and collectively with its consolidated
affiliates, "Reading") in exchange for 70,000 shares of Reading Series A Voting
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "REI Preferred Stock") and an option
to transfer all or substantially all of its assets, subject to certain
limitations, to Reading for Reading Common Stock (the "Asset Put Option"). The
Company accounts for its investment in Reading at cost (Note 3).
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments of a recurring nature considered
necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position as of March 31, 2000
and December 31, 1999, and the results of operations and its cash flows for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. The results of operations for the
three month period ended March 31, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations to be expected for the entire year.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not
include all information and footnotes required to be in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. The financial information provided
herein, including the information under the heading, "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," is written with
the presumption that the users of the interim financial statements have read, or
have access to, the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K which contains the
latest audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with the
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations as of December 31, 1999 and for the year then ended.
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Citadel Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
March 31, 2000
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of
three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Included in cash
and cash equivalents at March 31, 2000 is approximately $24,096,000, which is
being held in institutional money market mutual funds.
Basic Earnings Per Share
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Basic and diluted earnings per share is based on 6,669,882 shares
(5,335,913 shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock and 1,333,969 shares of
Class B Voting Common Stock), the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the three months ended March 31, 2000. Basic earnings per share for the
1999 Quarter was based on 6,669,882 shares, the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 1999. Diluted
earnings per share for the 1999 Quarter was based on 6,681,512 shares, the
weighted average number of shares of common stock and potential common shares
outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 1999. Stock options to
purchase 115,000 and 53,000 shares of Common Stock were outstanding during the
2000 and 1999 periods at a weighted average exercise price of $3.43 and $2.81
per share, respectively. The 2000 and 1999 calculations of the diluted weighted
average number of shares outstanding include the net effect of such stock
options amounting to 0 and 11,630 shares, respectively.
Note 2 - Rental Property and Properties Held for Sale
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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(In $ 000's)
Rental Property:
Land $2,951 $2,951
Building and improvements 5,532 5,532
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Total 8,483 8,483
Less accumulated depreciation (806) (752)
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Rental property, net $7,677 $7,731
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At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company's sole rental
property consisted of an office building located in Glendale, California (the
"Brand Property"). With the exception of the ground floor which is leased to
Fidelity Bank, the Brand Property is leased to Disney Enterprises, Inc.
("Disney"). The rental rate for the first five years of the Disney lease term,
beginning February 1, 1997, is approximately $148,000 per month and
approximately $164,000 for the remaining five-year term, excluding parking.
Disney has the option to renew the lease for two consecutive five-year periods.
The lease provides that the Company contributes towards tenant improvements and
common area upgrades. In December 1999, Disney notified the Company of its
intention to occupy the building in 2000 and requested tenant improvements
amounting to approximately $1,501,000. To date, while fulfilling their lease
obligations to the Company, Disney has not moved into the building. Accordingly,
the tenant improvements projects had not been started as of March 31, 2000.
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Costs to obtain the lease inclusive of commissions, legal fees, and a
$450,000 payment to the previous lessor, approximating $1,333,000 are included
in the Balance Sheet as "Capitalized leasing costs". At March 31, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, accumulated amortization with respect to the Glendale
Building's capitalized leasing costs were approximately $422,000 and $389,000,
respectively.
Note 3 - Investment in Shareholder Affiliate
At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company owned 70,000 shares of
REI Preferred Stock and the Asset Put Option. The REI Preferred Stock has (i) a
liquidation preference of $100 per share or $7,000,000 ("Stated Value"), (ii)
bears a cumulative dividend of 6.5%, payable quarterly, and (iii) is convertible
any time after April 1998 into shares of REI Common Stock at a conversion price
of $11.50 per share. The closing price of REI stock on March 31, 2000 was
approximately $4.50 per share. REI may, at its option, redeem the Series A
Preferred Stock at any time after October 15, 2001, in whole or in part, at
redemption price equal to a percentage of the Stated Value (initially 108% and
decreasing 2% per annum until the percentage equals 100%). The Company has the
right for a 90-day period beginning October 15, 2001 (provided the Company has
not exercised the Asset Put Option), or in the event of change of control of REI
to require REI to repurchase the REI Series A Preferred Stock for their
aggregate Stated Value plus accumulated dividends. In addition, if REI fails to
pay dividends for four quarters, the Company has the option to require REI to
repurchase such shares at their aggregate liquidation value plus accumulated
dividends.
The Asset Put Option is exercisable any time through a date thirty days
after Reading's Form 10-K is filed with respect to its year ended December 31,
1999, and gives the Company the right to exchange, for shares of Reading Common
Stock, all or substantially all of the Company's assets, as defined, together
with any debt encumbering such assets (the "Asset Put"). The Company has
determined that it will not exercise the Asset Put Option.
The Company accounts for its investment in REI at cost. Included in the
Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is
"Dividends from Investment in Reading" of approximately $114,000 per quarter
earned pursuant to the terms of the REI Series A Preferred Stock.
As of March 31, 2000, the Company and Craig Corporation ("Craig"), a
shareholder affiliate of the Company, hold in the aggregate approximately 83% of
the voting power of Reading, with Craig's holdings representing approximately
78% of the voting power of Reading and the Company's holdings representing
approximately 5% of such voting power. At March 31, 2000, Reading holds
1,690,938 shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock shares and 422,734 shares of
Class B Voting Common Stock shares, or approximately 32% of the Company's
outstanding common stock and Craig holds 876,885 shares of Class A Nonvoting
Common Stock shares and 230,521 shares of Class B Voting Common Stock shares or
approximately 17% of the Company's common stock.
Summarized financial information of REI and subsidiaries as of March 31,
2000 and December 31, 1999 and for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and
1999 follows:
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March 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
Condensed Balance Sheets: ----------------------------------------
(In $ 000's)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,610 $ 13,277
Other current assets 4,462 3,604
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates 12,824 13,098
Property held for sale 5,384 5,740
Property held for development 29,825 31,624
Property and equipment, net 59,718 57,854
Other assets 4,199 3,324
Intangible assets 9,816 9,975
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Total assets $131,838 $138,496
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Current liabilities $ 21,019 $ 19,796
Other liabilities 6,916 6,953
Minority interests 2,057 2,064
Series A Preferred stock held by Citadel 7,000 7,000
Shareholders' equity 94,846 102,683
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Total liabilities and equity $131,838 $138,496
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
Condensed Statement of Operations: 2000 1999
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(In $000's, except per share amounts)
Revenue $11,221 $ 7,518
Theater costs (9,754) (6,170)
Depreciation and amortization (759) (986)
General and administrative (2,565) (2,362)
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Loss from operations (1,857) (2,000)
Interest income and dividends 166 738
Interest expense (166) (17)
Equity in (loss) earnings of affiliates (99) 90
Other income, net 35 19
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Loss before income taxes (1,921) (1,170)
Income taxes 218 222
Minority interest 67 65
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Net loss (2,206) (1,457)
Less preferred stock dividends and amortization of
the asset put option 1,086 1,083
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Net loss applicable to common shareholders $(3,292) $(2,540)
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Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.44) $ (0.34)
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Included in "Equity in (loss) earnings of affiliates" is Reading's share of
Citadel's earnings of approximately $ 25,000 and $ 88,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
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Note 4 - Equity Investment and Note Receivable from Agricultural Partnerships
At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, "Investments in and advances to
Agricultural Partnerships" consist of the following:
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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(In $ 000's)
Equity investment in Agricultural Partnerships $ (496) $ (324)
Note receivable and advances to Agricultural Partnerships 3,418 2,993
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$2,922 $2,669
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As described in Note 1, the Company has a 40% interest in the Agricultural
Partnerships. In addition, the Company has provided a $3,250,000 line of credit
("Crop Financing Line") to the Agricultural Partnerships. Drawdowns under the
Line of Credit, which matures on August 1, 2000, accrue interest at prime plus
100 basis points, payable quarterly.
In December 1998, the Agricultural Partnerships suffered a devastating
freeze that resulted in a loss of substantially all of its 1998-1999 crop. As a
consequence of the freeze, the Agricultural Partnerships had neither the funds
with which to repay the drawdowns on the Line of Credit nor the funds necessary
to cover expenses needed for production of the 1999-2000 crops. Big 4 Ranch,
Inc., a 40% owner spun off by the Company in 1997 to its stockholders, likewise
has no funds with which to make further capital contributions. Accordingly, the
Agricultural Partnerships generally have no sources of funding other than the
Company and Visalia, for the cultural expenses needed for production of the
1999-2000 crops or to fund the 2000-2001 crop-planting program for 100 acres of
the remaining 540 acres of the undeveloped acreage, amounting to approximately
$2,300,000. The Company and Visalia have continued to fund the Agricultural
Partnerships' operating and cultural costs on an 80/20 basis. At March 31,
2000, total loans incurred on behalf of the Agricultural Partnerships totaled
$3,097,000. No revenue is expected to be realized by the Agricultural
Partnerships until the 1999-2000 crop is harvested and sold during second and
third quarters of Fiscal 2000.
In December 1997, Big 4 Farming LLC ("Farming", owned 80% by the Company
and 20% by Visalia) entered into a farming services agreement (the "Farming
Contract") with each of the Agricultural Partnerships, pursuant to which it
provides farm operation services for an initial term of two years and providing
for automatic extensions of one year unless terminated. The farm operation
services provided by Farming include contracting for the picking, packing, and
hauling of the crops. The Visalia minority interest ownership of Farming is
included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2000 and December 31,
1999 as "Minority interest" in the amount of $51,000 and $50,000, respectively.
Visalia's portion of Farming's net loss for the three months ended March 31,
2000 and 1999 amounting to $592 and $39, respectively, is included in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations as "Minority interest".
In consideration of the services provided under the Farming Contract,
Farming is paid an amount equal to 100% of its costs plus a profit factor equal
to 5% of the gross agricultural receipts from the Big 4 Properties, calculated
after the costs of picking, packing and hauling. In addition, Farming entered
into
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a contract with Cecelia Packing Corporation ("Cecelia" owned by James J. Cotter)
for certain management consulting, purchasing and bookkeeping services for an
initial term of two years at a fee of $6,000 per month plus reimbursement of
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Cecelia also packs a portion of the fruit
produced by the Agricultural Partnerships. During the three months ended March
31, 2000, Cecelia earned a fee of $18,000, which was accrued but not paid at
March 31, 2000. The $655,000 and $263,000 reflected below as "Due to Big 4
Farming LLC" at March 31, 2000 and at December 31, 1999 represent expenses paid
by Farming on behalf of the Agricultural Partnerships not yet drawn down on the
line of credit.
Summarized financial information of the Agricultural Partnerships as of
March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 and the results of operations for the years
then ended follows:
Condensed Balance Sheet:
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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(In $000's)
Inventory (cultural costs) $1,379 $1,188
Property and equipment, net 5,630 5,716
Deferred loan costs 64 68
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Total assets $7,073 $6,972
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Accounts payable $ -- $ --
Due to Big 4 Farming LLC 655 263
Line of credit with Citadel 2,758 2,730
Loans payable to Visalia LLC 339 339
Loans payable to Suburban 60 63
Mortgage note payable 4,050 4,050
Partners' deficit (789) (473)
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Total liabilities and partners' capital $7,073 $6,972
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The Prudential Purchase Money Loan in the amount of $4,050,000 is secured
by, among other things, a first priority mortgage lien on the property, has a
ten-year maturity and accrues interest, payable quarterly, at a fixed rate of
7.7%. In order to defer principal payments until January 1, 2002, the
Agricultural Partnerships must make capital improvements to the real property
totaling $500,000 by December 31, 2000 and an additional $200,000 by December
31, 2001. If the required capital expenditures are not made, then the
Agricultural Partnerships will be required to make a mandatory prepayment of
principal on January 31, 2001 equal to difference between $500,000 and the
amount of capital improvements made through December 31, 2000. The purchase
money mortgage also imposes a prepayment penalty equal to the greater of (a)
one-half of one percent of each prepayment of principal and (b) a present value
calculation of the anticipated loss that the note holder will suffer as a result
of such prepayment. As of March 31, 2000, the Agricultural Partnerships had
made capital expenditures of approximately $650,000 consisting primarily of new
tree plantings and improvements to irrigation systems.
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
2000 1999
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(In $000's)
Sales of crops $ 8 $ 43
Costs of sales (7) (17)
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Gross profit 1 26
USDA grant revenue 67 --
General and administrative expense(1) (97) (72)
Depreciation (134) (126)
Interest expense (153) (110)
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Net loss $(316) $(282)
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Equity loss - 40% Citadel $(127) $(113)
Interest income from partnership loan(2) 27 13
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Net (loss) from investment in and advances to
Agriculture Partnership $(100)
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Agricultural Partnerships $(100) $(100)
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Note 5 - Taxes on Income
The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2000
and 1999 amounted to approximately $99,000 and $22,000, respectively,
representing a provision for estimated federal and state taxes.
Note 6 - Common Stock
On April 11, 1997, Craig exercised its warrant to purchase 666,000 shares
of the Company's treasury common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share
of $1,998,000. Such exercise was consummated pursuant to delivery by Craig of
its secured promissory note (the "Craig Secured Note") in the amount of
$1,998,000, secured by 500,000 shares of REI Common Stock owned by Craig. The
Craig Secured Note in the amount of $1,998,000 is included in the Balance Sheet
as a contra equity account under the caption "Note receivable from stockholder"
at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999. Interest is
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(1) Reflects reimbursement of expenses and fees to Big 4 Farming LLC, an 80%
owned subsidiary.
(2) Interest income earned amounted to approximately $67,000 and $32,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Until such time as
the other partners contribute capital or the partnership has positive
capital accounts, the Company is not recording interest income with respect
to the other partners 60% ownership interest amounting to approximately
$40,000, for financial statement purposes.
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March 31, 2000
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payable quarterly in arrears at the prime rate computed on a 360 day-year.
Principal and accrued but unpaid interest is due upon the earlier of April 11,
2002 or 120 days following the Company's written demand for payment. Interest
income from the Craig secured Note amounted to approximately $44,000 and $38,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. Craig may prepay the Craig
Secured Note, at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty or premium.
On January 4, 2000, the Company reorganized under a new Nevada holding
company. In that transaction, the outstanding shares of the Company's Common
Stock were converted into 5,335,913 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock and
1,333,969 shares of Class B Voting Common Stock. Accordingly, the 666,000
shares purchased by Craig in exchange for the Craig Secured Note was converted
to 532,800 shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock and 133,200 shares of Class
B Voting Common Stock as of January 4, 2000.
Note 7 - Business Segments
The following sets forth certain information concerning the Company's
rental real estate operations, agricultural operations, and corporate activities
for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999.
Rental Agricultural
Real Estate Operations Corporate(3) Consolidated
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(In $ 000's)
For the three months ended March 31, 2000:
Revenues $ 563 $ 4 $35 $ 602
Earnings (losses) before income taxes 439 (100) (9) 330
For the three months ended March 31, 1999:
Revenues $1,415 $ 1 $78 $1,494
Earnings (losses) before income taxes 594 (100) (2) 492
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(3) Includes consulting fee income from Reading and interest and dividend
income earned with respect to the Company's cash balances and investment in
Reading Preferred Stock.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
March 31, 2000
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Note 8 - Subsequent Events
On May 12, 2000, the Company reached agreement in principle with respect to
an assignment, assumption and modification agreement (the "AAM Agreement") with
Reading and Messrs. James J. Cotter and Michael Forman (Messrs. Cotter and
Forman executing and delivering the AAM Agreement on behalf of themselves and
certain of their affiliates; Messrs., Cotter and Forman and such affiliates
being referred to herein collectively as "Sutton Hill") pursuant to which the
Company will assume the rights and obligations of Reading under the agreement in
principle dated December 4, 1998 (the "Agreement in Principle") between Reading
and Sutton Hill (a) to lease with option to purchase four cinemas; (b) to manage
four additional cinemas; (c) to acquire the 1/6th interest in the Angelika Film
Center owned by Sutton Hill; and (d) to merge with Off Broadway Investors,
Inc.("OBI"), a company whose assets consist of three live theaters. The assets
described above in (a) through (c) are all located in Manhattan, New York and
are referred to herein as the "City Cinemas Assets." The assets described above
in (d) are referred to herein as the "OBI Assets" and are also located in
Manhattan, New York. Included in the City Cinema Assets is the right to
acquire the fee interest underlying the Murray Hill and Sutton Cinemas for the
amount of $4 million. Included within the OBI Assets are the fee estates
underlying the Minetta Lane and Orpheum Theaters, and a right of first refusal
to acquire the fee interest in the Union Square Theatre.
Under the terms of the AAM Agreement, the rights and obligations being
assumed by the Company will be modified in certain respects from those, which
previously existed between Reading and Sutton Hill under the Agreement in
Principle. In essence, the Company and Sutton Hill will be entering into an
amended agreement in principle (the "Amended Agreement in Principle") pursuant
to which:
a) Citadel will acquire from Sutton Hill the 1/6th membership interest held
by Sutton Hill in Angelika Film Center. LLC ("AFC') in consideration of the
issuance by Citadel of a two year promissory note in the amount of $4.5
million, bearing interest at the rate of 8.25% per year, payable quarterly.
AFC is the owner of the Angelika Film Center located in the Soho district
of New York.
b) Citadel will lease from Sutton Hill, with option to purchase, the
Cinemas I, II and III, the Murray Hill Cinema, the Sutton Cinema and the
Village East Cinema. Rent is calculated to produce an initial return of
8.25% per annum to Sutton Hill, with provision after the second year for
certain mandatory increases in rent, subject to an annual cap of 4.3%. An
option fee in the amount of $5 million to be paid at the closing, which may
be applied in full against the option exercise price of $44 million.
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c) Citadel will acquire from Sutton Hill certain rights to manage the
remainder of the Cinemas currently constituting the City Cinemas Circuit,
including the management agreement applicable to the Angelika Film Center
located in the Soho District of Manhattan. No separate consideration is
being paid with respect to these management rights.
d) In the merger with OBI, Sutton Hill will receive shares of the Company's
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock valued, in the aggregate, at
$10 million. The Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will be
issued in a ratio of 8 shares of Class A Common Stock for every 2 shares of
Class B Common Stock. The shares will be valued by reference to the average
trading price of such securities over the ten trading days immediately
preceding the closing of the transaction.
e) Citadel will provide to Sutton Hill a credit facility in the amount of
$28 million. This credit facility may not be drawn upon by Sutton Hill
earlier than the seventh anniversary of the closing of the transactions
described in subparagraphs a) through c) immediately above (the "Closing").
However, the Company has the right to fund the credit facility earlier,
should it so elect. If the Company elects to fund the credit facility on
or before the second anniversary of the Closing, then Messrs. Cotter and
Forman are obligated to personally guarantee that portion of any borrowings
made by Citadel to fund the funding of the credit facility, up to the
amount actually disbursed by Citadel from such borrowings to Sutton Hill.
The credit facility accrue interest, payable monthly, at the rate of 8.25%
for the first two years following the Closing, with provision after the
second year for certain mandatory increases in interest rate, subject to an
annual cap of 6% of such interest rate as adjusted from time to time.
Interest is payable monthly in arrears, and all principal and accrued
interest is due on the tenth anniversary of the Closing.
In addition, Reading will grant to Citadel a right of first negotiation to
acquire the remainder of Reading's domestic cinema assets.
Pursuant to the AAM Agreement, Citadel has reimbursed to Reading, under the
agreement in principle, the $1 million deposit previously paid by Reading to
Sutton Hill. As a consequence of the AAM Agreement, Citadel has also received
an assignment of Reading's rights with respect to that deposit.
The rights of the Company with respect to the City Cinemas Assets and with
respect to its right of first negotiation to acquire the remainder of Reading's
domestic cinema assets are subject to the prior rights of National Auto Credit,
Inc. ("NAC") under two options granted by Reading to NAC permitting NAC to
acquire a) the remaining 1/3rd interest held by Reading in AFC (the "AFC
Option") and b) the remainder of Reading's domestic cinema assets, including the
rights of Reading under the Agreement in Principle with respect to the City
Cinemas Assets (the "Domestic Cinemas Option"). The AFC Option expires if not
exercised by May 20, 2000. The Domestic Cinemas Option expires on June 5,
2000, but may be extended for up to two additional 30-day terms upon the payment
of an extension fee of $100,000 for each such 30-day term. Under the terms of
the Domestic Cinemas Option, NAC is obligated to provide to Citadel the right to
participate in such transaction on a 50/50 basis with NAC. The Company is
advised by Reading that to date NAC has not advised Reading as to whether it
intends to exercise the AFC Option and/or the Domestic Cinemas Option. NAC has
no rights with respect to the OBI Assets.
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March 31, 2000
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The AAM Agreement has been negotiated by the Conflicts Committee of the
Board of Directors of the Company. That committee is comprised entirely of
independent outside directors, none of whom is affiliated with Reading or Sutton
Hill. The closing of the Amended Agreement in Principle is subject to the
receipt of a fairness opinion from the Conflict Committee's financial advisor,
the completion of definitive documentation, and the satisfaction of other usual
and customary closing conditions. The merger with OBI is subject to approval of
the stockholders of the Company. However, if that approval is not obtained by
September 30, 2000, the Amended Agreement in Principle provides that the Company
will acquire the stock of OBI for $10 million in cash. The definitive
documentation constituting the AAM Agreement is currently being finalized among
the parties and will be filed on Form 8K when completed and executed.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Results of Operations
The following is a comparison of the results of operations for the three
months ended March 31, 2000, ("2000 Quarter") with the three months ended March
31, 1999 ("1999 Quarter"). Due to the nature of the Company's business
activities, revenues and earnings have and will vary significantly reflecting
the results of real estate sales, and the operating results of the Agricultural
Partnerships. Accordingly, period-to-period comparisons of operating results
will not necessarily be indicative of future financial results.
The Company's net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2000
amounted to $231,000 or $0.03 per basic share as compared to the net earnings of
$470,000 or $0.07 per basic share for the three-month period ended March 31,
1999.
Rental income and the real estate operating expenses amounted to $563,000
and $149,000, respectively, for the 2000 Quarter as compared to $1,415,000 and
$508,000 for the 1999 Quarter, respectively. The decrease in both the rental
income and the real estate operating expenses reflect the sale of the Arboleda
Property in June 1999 for approximately $20,000,000. As of March 31, 2000, the
Company owns one rental property, a commercial office building located in
Glendale, California (the "Brand Property"). The Brand Property is leased to
Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Fidelity Federal Bank.
Consulting fees from shareholder amounted to $35,000 and $78,000 in the 2000
Quarter as compared to the 1999 Quarter. During 1999, the Company had devoted a
substantial portion of its executives' time providing real estate consulting
services to Reading in connection with the development by Reading of multiplex
cinemas in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. As a result of the
significant decrease in the number of new development projects for Reading, the
Company's consulting income decreased for the 2000 Quarter.
Included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Loss from
investment in and advances to Agricultural Partnerships" is a loss in the 2000
Quarter and 1999 Quarter of $100,000 representing the Company's 40% equity share
of the Agriculture Partnerships operating results. At March 31, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, Citadel and Visalia LLC had advanced, on an 80/20 basis,
approximately $3,097,000 and $3,069,000, respectively, in aggregate. As
described below, the Agricultural Partnerships suffered a significant loss in
Fiscal 1998 resulting in the Agricultural Partnerships having deficit partners'
capital of approximately $789,000 at March 31, 2000. As a result of the
devastating freeze and reduced levels of revenue for the 1999-2000 crop, the
Company does not expect to begin to recover its advances and interest income to
the Agricultural Partnerships until the 2000-2001 crop is harvested and sold
during the second and third quarters of Fiscal 2001. In addition, the Big 4
Ranch, Inc. ("BRI") does not currently have the resources to make additional
capital contributions. Accordingly, until such time as the Agricultural
Partnerships have operating earnings and positive partners capital, the Company
is not recording the other partner's 60% portion of interest income (earned at
prime plus 100 basis points) for the financial statement purposes. Interest
earned but not reported for the three months ended March 31, 2000 amounted to
approximately $40,000.
In December 1998, the Agricultural Partnerships suffered from a devastating
freeze which resulted in a loss of substantially its entire 1998-1999 crop. As
a consequence of the freeze, the Agricultural Partnerships have no funds with
which to repay the drawdowns on the Line of Credit. Big 4
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Ranch, Inc. currently has no funds with which to make further capital
contributions. Furthermore, the Agricultural Partnerships generally have no
source of funding, other than the Company, for the cultural expenses needed for
production of the 1999-2000 crop, as well as, funding of a crop-planting program
on the undeveloped acreage. It is estimated that the Agricultural Partnerships
will need approximately $2,300,000 in Fiscal 2000 to cover its cultural and
operating expenses, and to complete the planned planting of 100 additional acres
of citrus trees. To date, the Company and Visalia LLC have continued to fund the
Agricultural Partnerships operating and crop costs on an 80/20 basis.
Interest income (reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
as "Interest income" and "Interest income from shareholder") increased between
the 2000 and 1999 Quarters and amounted to approximately $394,000 in the 2000
Quarter and $83,000 in the 1999 Quarter. The increase in interest income is
primarily due to the $20,103,000 increase in the short-term investment balance
from the 1999 Quarter, most of which is held in money market mutual funds.
Included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 2000 and 1999
Quarter is approximately $114,000 of dividend income earned with respect to the
Company's investment in REI Preferred Stock. The REI Series A Preferred Stock
is convertible at any time into shares of REI Common Stock at a conversion price
of $11.50 per share. The closing market price of REI Common Stock at March 31,
2000 was $4.50 per share. REI reported a net loss applicable to common
shareholders of approximately $3,292,000 for the 2000 Quarter as compared to a
net loss applicable to common shareholders of approximately $2,540,000 in the
1999 Quarter. The Company has the right, exercisable during the 90-day period
beginning October 15, 2001, to require REI to repurchase such shares at the
stated value, $ 7,000,000, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
General and administrative expenses decreased slightly in the 2000
Quarter and amounted to $231,000 as compared to $250,000 in the 1999 Quarter.
The decrease in general and administrative expenses was attributable to the
decrease in salaries and bonus, which was mostly offset by the increase in
bookkeeping and shareholder expenses.
Interest expense was $225,000 in the 2000 Quarter as compared to $232,000
in the 1999 Quarter. Two mortgage loans that were outstanding during the 1999
Quarter were paid off in June 1999, concurrently with the sale of the Arboleda
Property. In December 1999, however, the Company entered into an $11,000,000
loan agreement with Nationwide Bank (the "$11M Note"). The slight decrease in
interest expense is generally attributable to the lower interest rate negotiated
on the $11,000,000 loan, the effect of which was slightly offset by an increase
in the outstanding loan principal. The $11M Note accrues interest at a fixed
rate of 8.18% per annum. The terms of the mortgage loans outstanding during the
1999 Quarter provided for an adjustable rate of interest, which rate amounted to
9.44% at March 31, 1999.
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Business Plan, Capital Resources and Liquidity
Business Plan
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The Company has been engaged in recent periods primarily in the business of
owning and managing its real estate intensive assets and in the offering of
various real estate consulting services to its affiliates. The Company intends,
at least for the near term, to continue to manage and augment its commercial
real estate and agricultural properties, to provide real estate consulting
services to its affiliates, and to explore opportunities in the real estate-
based segment of the entertainment industry.
On May 12, 2000, the Company reached agreement in principle with respect to
an assignment, assumption and modification agreement (the "AAM Agreement") with
Reading and Messrs. James J. Cotter and Michael Forman (Messrs. Cotter and
Forman executing and delivering the AAM Agreement on behalf of themselves and
certain of their affiliates; Messrs., Cotter and Forman and such affiliates
being referred to herein collectively as "Sutton Hill") pursuant to which the
Company will assume the rights and obligations of Reading under the agreement in
principle dated December 4, 1998 (the "Agreement in Principle") between Reading
and Sutton Hill (a) to lease with option to purchase four cinemas; (b) to manage
four additional cinemas; (c) to acquire the 1/6th interest in the Angelika Film
Center owned by Sutton Hill; and (d) to merge with Off Broadway Investors,
Inc.("OBI"), a company whose assets consist of three live theaters. The assets
described above in (a) through (c) are all located in Manhattan, New York and
are referred to herein as the "City Cinemas Assets." The assets described above
in (d) are referred to herein as the "OBI Assets" and are also located in
Manhattan, New York. Included in the City Cinema Assets is the right to
acquire the fee interest underlying the Murray Hill and Sutton Cinemas for the
amount of $4 million. Included within the OBI Assets are the fee estates
underlying the Minetta Lane and Orpheum Theaters, and a right of first refusal
to acquire the fee interest in the Union Square Theatre.
Under the terms of the AAM Agreement, the rights and obligations being
assumed by the Company will be modified in certain respects from those, which
previously existed between Reading and Sutton Hill under the Agreement in
Principle. In essence, the Company and Sutton Hill will be entering into an
amended agreement in principle (the "Amended Agreement in Principle") pursuant
to which:
a) Citadel will acquire from Sutton Hill the 1/6th membership interest held
by Sutton Hill in Angelika Film Center. LLC ("AFC') in consideration of the
issuance by Citadel of a two year promissory note in the amount of $4.5
million, bearing interest at the rate of 8.25% per year, payable quarterly.
AFC is the owner of the Angelika Film Center located in the Soho district
of New York.
b) Citadel will lease from Sutton Hill, with option to purchase, the
Cinemas I, II and III, the Murray Hill Cinema, the Sutton Cinema and the
Village East Cinema. Rent is calculated to produce an initial return of
8.25% per annum to Sutton Hill, with provision after the second year for
certain mandatory increases in rent, subject to an annual cap of 4.3%. An
option fee in the amount of $5 million to be paid at the closing, which may
be applied in full against the option exercise price of $44 million.
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c) Citadel will acquire from Sutton Hill certain rights to manage the
remainder of the Cinemas currently constituting the City Cinemas Circuit,
including the management agreement applicable to the Angelika Film Center
located in the Soho District of Manhattan. No separate consideration is
being paid with respect to these management rights.
d) In the merger with OBI, Sutton Hill will receive shares of the Company's
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock valued, in the aggregate, at
$10 million. The Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will be
issued in a ratio of 8 shares of Class A Common Stock for every 2 shares of
Class B Common Stock. The shares will be valued by reference to the average
trading price of such securities over the ten trading days immediately
preceding the closing of the transaction.
e) Citadel will provide to Sutton Hill a credit facility in the amount of
$28 million. This credit facility may not be drawn upon by Sutton Hill
earlier than the seventh anniversary of the closing of the transactions
described in subparagraphs a) through c) immediately above (the "Closing").
However, the Company has the right to fund the credit facility earlier,
should it so elect. If the Company elects to fund the credit facility on
or before the second anniversary of the Closing, then Messrs. Cotter and
Forman are obligated to personally guarantee that portion of any borrowings
made by Citadel to fund the funding of the credit facility, up to the
amount actually disbursed by Citadel from such borrowings to Sutton Hill.
The credit facility accrue interest, payable monthly, at the rate of 8.25%
for the first two years following the Closing, with provision after the
second year for certain mandatory increases in interest rate, subject to an
annual cap of 6% of such interest rate as adjusted from time to time.
Interest is payable monthly in arrears, and all principal and accrued
interest is due on the tenth anniversary of the Closing.
In addition, Reading will grant to Citadel a right of first negotiation to
acquire the remainder of Reading's domestic cinema assets.
Pursuant to the AAM Agreement, Citadel has reimbursed to Reading, under the
agreement in principle, the $1 million deposit previously paid by Reading to
Sutton Hill. As a consequence of the AAM Agreement, Citadel has also received
an assignment of Reading's rights with respect to that deposit.
The rights of the Company with respect to the City Cinemas Assets and with
respect to its right of first negotiation to acquire the remainder of Reading's
domestic cinema assets are subject to the prior rights of National Auto Credit,
Inc. ("NAC") under two options granted by Reading to NAC permitting NAC to
acquire a) the remaining 1/3rd interest held by Reading in AFC (the "AFC
Option") and b) the remainder of Reading's domestic cinema assets, including the
rights of Reading under the Agreement in Principle with respect to the City
Cinemas Assets (the "Domestic Cinemas Option"). The AFC Option expires if not
exercised by May 20, 2000. The Domestic Cinemas Option expires on June 5,
2000, but may be extended for up to two additional 30-day terms upon the payment
of an extension fee of $100,000 for each such 30-day term. Under the terms of
the Domestic Cinemas Option, NAC is obligated to provide to Citadel the right to
participate in such transaction on a 50/50 basis with NAC. The Company is
advised by Reading that to date NAC has not advised Reading as to whether it
intends to exercise the AFC Option and/or the Domestic Cinemas Option. NAC has
no rights with respect to the OBI Assets.
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The AAM Agreement has been negotiated by the Conflicts Committee of the
Board of Directors of the Company. That committee is comprised entirely of
independent outside directors, none of whom is affiliated with Reading or Sutton
Hill. The closing of the Amended Agreement in Principle is subject to the
receipt of a fairness opinion from the Conflict Committee's financial advisor,
the completion of definitive documentation, and the satisfaction of other usual
and customary closing conditions. The merger with OBI is subject to approval of
the stockholders of the Company. However, if that approval is not obtained by
September 30, 2000, the Amended Agreement in Principle provides that the Company
will acquire the stock of OBI for $10 million in cash. The definitive
documentation constituting the AAM Agreement is currently being finalized among
the parties and will be filed on Form 8K when completed and executed.
The Company had become familiar with NAC during the City Cinemas Assets
negotiation, and came to the view that that common stock of NAC was materially
undervalued. The Company has elected to invest a portion of its liquidity in
NAC's common stock and at March 31, 2000, held 925,100 shares of the NAC Common
Stock representing approximately 3.25% of the stock of NAC at a cost of
approximately $834,000.
In regards to the Company's 40% interest in the Agricultural Partnerships,
the Company intends to continue funding the Agricultural Partnerships on an
80/20 basis with Visalia LLC and to continue making the capital improvements as
planned.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents decreased approximately $598,000 from $24,732,000
at December 31, 1999 to $24,134,000 at March 31, 2000. Net cash used in
investing activities amounted to $563,000 in the 2000 Quarter and reflects
additional purchases of NAC common stock totaling approximately $600,000. Net
cash used in financing activities amounted to $376,000 in the 2000 Quarter and
resulted from (i) additional borrowings by the Agriculture Partnerships and (ii)
the payments made on the $11M Note.
The Company expects that its sources of funds in the near term will include
(i) cash on hand and related interest income, (ii) cash flow from the operations
of its remaining real estate property, (iii) preferred stock dividend, payable
quarterly, from REI amounting to approximately $455,000, annually.
In the short term, uses of funds are expected to include (i) funding of the
Agricultural Partnerships under the $3,250,000 line-of-credit, (ii) funding of
the Glendale Building leasehold and tenant improvements of approximately
$1,501,000, (iii) operating expenses, (iv) debt service pursuant to the
$11,000,000 property mortgage, and (v) the possible acquisition of the City
Cinemas Assets. As part of the Big 4 Ranch, Inc. spin off, the Company agreed
to provide a $200,000 line of credit to that company. To date, no loans have
been requested with respect to this commitment.
Management believes that the Company's sources of funds will be sufficient
to meet its cash flow requirements for the foreseeable future. The October 1996
acquisition of the Reading Preferred Stock and the Asset Put Option, provided
the Company with the opportunity to make an initial investment in the Beyond-
the-Home segment of the entertainment industry and the ability to make a further
investment in this industry through the exercise of its Asset Put Option. Since
then, the Company has determined that it will
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not exercise the Asset Put Option.
Citadel currently intends, at least for the near term, to continue to manage
its commercial real estate and agricultural properties, to avail itself to
providing real estate consulting services to its affiliates, and to explore
other opportunities in the real estate-based segment of the entertainment
industry as discussed above.
Forward-Looking Statements
From time to time, the Company or its representatives have made or may make
forward-looking statements, orally or in writing, including those contained
herein. Such forward-looking statements may be included in, without limitation,
reports to stockholders, press releases, oral statements made with the approval
of an authorized executive officer of the Company and filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The words or phrases "anticipates,"
"expects," "will continue," "estimates," "projects," or similar expressions are
intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The results contemplated by the Company's forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to vary materially from anticipated results, including without
limitation, delays in obtaining leases, finalization of the sale of properties,
the impact of competition, market and other risks associated with the Company's
investment activities including the investment and advances to the Agricultural
Properties and other factors described herein.
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Part II -- Other Information
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
For a description of legal proceedings, please refer to Item 3 entitled
Legal Proceedings contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999.
Item 2 - Change in Securities
On January 4, 2000, the Company reorganized under a new Nevada holding
company. In that transaction, the outstanding shares of the Company's Common
Stock were automatically converted into 0.8 share of Class A Nonvoting Common
Stock (the "Class A Common Stock") and 0.2 shares of Class B Voting Common Stock
(the "Class B Common Stock"). No fractional shares of Class A Common Stock or
Class B Common Stock was issued. Instead, fractional shares of such stock were
paid out in cash.
The Class A Common Stock has no voting rights, other than the right to vote
as a class on any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Citadel-Nevada
or on any merger transaction that would change adversely the rights, privileges
or preference of such Class A Common Stock. The holders of Class A Common Stock
and Class B Common Stock will participate pari passu with respect to dividends.
Both the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock are listed on the
American Stock Exchange.
Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
Not applicable.
Item 5 - Other Information
Not applicable.
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
A. Exhibits
Exhibit
No. Description
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3.1 Certificate of Amendment of Restatement Articles of Incorporation of
Citadel Holding Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and
incorporated herein by reference).
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3.2 Restated By-laws of Citadel Holding Corporation, a Nevada corporation
(filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1 Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, dated as of August 4, 1994, by and between
Citadel Holding Corporation and Fidelity Federal Bank (filed as Exhibit
10.27 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.2 Standard Office lease, dated as of July 15, 1994, by and between Citadel
Realty, Inc. and Fidelity Federal Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.42 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
1995, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3 First Amendment to Standard Office Lease, dated May 15, 1995, by and
between Citadel Realty, Inc. and Fidelity Federal Bank (filed as Exhibit
10.43 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.4 Guaranty of Payment dated May 15, 1995 by Citadel Holding Corporation in
favor of Fidelity Federal Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.47 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.5 Exchange Agreement dated September 4, 1996 among Citadel Holding
Corporation, Citadel Acquisition Corp., Inc. Craig Corporation, Craig
Management, Inc., Reading Entertainment, Inc., Reading Company (filed as
Exhibit 10.51 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.6 Asset Put and Registration Rights Agreement dated October 15, 1996 among
Citadel Holding Corporation, Citadel Acquisition Corp., Inc., Reading
Entertainment, Inc., and Craig Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.52 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.7 Articles of Incorporation of Reading Entertainment, Inc., A Nevada
Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.7a Certificate of Designation of the Series A Voting Cumulative Convertible
preferred stock of Reading Entertainment, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.7a to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.8.1 Lease between Citadel Realty, Inc., Lessor and Disney Enterprises, Inc.,
Lessee dated October 1, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996,
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.9 Second Amendment to Standard Office Lease between Citadel Realty, Inc.
and Fidelity Federal Bank dated October 1, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.55
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference)
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Exhibit
No. Description
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10.10 Citadel 1996 Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit
10.57 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference)
10.11 Reading Entertainment, Inc., Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.58 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.12 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April 11, 1997 by and between
Citadel Holding Corporation and Craig Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.56
to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997)
10.13 Secured Promissory Note dated as of April 11, 1997 issued by Craig
Corporation to Citadel Holding Corporation in the principal amount of
$1,998,000 (filed as Exhibit 10.60 to the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997)
10.14 Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property between Prudential
Insurance Company of America and Big 4 Farming LLC dated August 29, 1997
(filed as Exhibit 10.61 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1997)
10.15 Second Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Prudential
Insurance Company of America and Big 4 Farming LLC dated November 5, 1997
(filed as Exhibit 10.62 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1997)
10.16 Partnership Agreement of Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 1 dated
December 19, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.63 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.17 Partnership Agreement of Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 2 dated
December 19, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.64 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.18 Partnership Agreement of Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 3 dated
December 19, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.65 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.19 Farm Management Agreement dated December 26, 1997 between Citadel
Agricultural Partner No. 1 and Big 4 Farming LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.67
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.20 Farm Management Agreement dated December 26, 1997 between Citadel
Agricultural Partner No. 2 and Big 4 Farming LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.68
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
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Exhibit
No. Description
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10.21 Farm Management Agreement dated December 26, 1997 between Citadel
Agricultural Partner No. 3 and Big 4 Farming LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.69
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.22 Line of Credit Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Big 4 Ranch, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.70 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.23 Management Services Agreement dated December 26, 1997 between Big 4
Farming LLC and Cecelia Packing (filed as Exhibit 10.71 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.24 Agricultural Loan Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel
Holding Corporation and Citadel Agriculture Partner No. 1 (filed as
Exhibit 10.72 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.25 Agricultural Loan Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel
Holding Corporation and Citadel Agriculture Partner No. 2 (filed as
Exhibit 10.73 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.26 Agricultural Loan Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel
Holding Corporation and Citadel Agriculture Partner No. 3 (filed as
Exhibit 10.74 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.27 Promissory Note dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 1 (filed as Exhibit
10.75 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.28 Promissory Note dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 2 (filed as Exhibit
10.76 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.29 Promissory Note dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 3 (filed as Exhibit
10.77 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.30 Security Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Citadel Agricultural Partnership No. 1 (filed as Exhibit
10.78 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.31 Security Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Citadel Agricultural Partnership No. 2 (filed as Exhibit
10.79 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
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Exhibit
No. Description
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10.32 Security Agreement dated December 29, 1997 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Citadel Agricultural Partnership No. 3 (filed as Exhibit
10.80 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference herewith)
10.33 Administrative Services Agreement between Citadel Holding Corporation and
Big 4 Ranch, Inc. dated December 29, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.81 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
and incorporated herein by reference)
10.34 Reading Entertainment, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998 (filed as Exhibit as 10.41 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated
herein by reference).
10.35 Reading Entertainment, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 (filed by Reading Entertainment Inc. as Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999 on April 14, 2000 and incorporated
herein by reference).
10.36 Promissory note dated December 20, 1999 between Citadel Holding
Corporation and Nationwide Life Insurance (filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.37 Employment Agreement between Citadel Holding Corporation and Andrzej
Matyczynski (filed Citadel 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (filed as
Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.38 Citadel 1999 Employee Stock Option (filed as Exhibit 10.37 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999, and incorporated herein by reference).
27 Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith)
B. Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
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By: /s/ James J. Cotter
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James J. Cotter
Chief Executive Officer
April 30, 2000
/s/ Andrzej Matyczynski
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Andrzej Matyczynski
Chief Financial Officer
April 30, 2000
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Exhibit D
Opinion of Slusser Associates, Inc.
July __, 2000
Privileged and Confidential
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Conflicts Committee of Board of Directors
Citadel Holding Corporation
550 South Hope Street, Suite 1825
Los Angeles, California 90071
Gentlemen:
We understand that Citadel Cinemas, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Citadel
Cinemas"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Citadel Holding Corporation ("Citadel"),
and James J. Cotter and Michael P. Forman (collectively, the "Sellers") have
entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Membership Interest (the
"Angelika Agreement") dated July __, 2000 whereby Citadel Cinemas will acquire a
16.66% membership interest (the "Purchased Interests") in the Angelika Film
Centers, LLC, a New York limited liability company ("AFC") from the Sellers.
Pursuant to the Angelika Agreement, Citadel Cinemas agrees to pay the Sellers
the aggregate purchase of $4,500,000 (the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price
will be paid by Citadel Cinemas to the Sellers by the making and delivery by
Citadel Cinemas on July __, 2000 of promissory notes (the "Angelika Notes") in
the aggregate principal amount of the Purchase Price. The Angelika Notes shall
pay interest of 8.25% per annum, payable quarterly, have a maturity of two years
and are guaranteed by Citadel. The terms and conditions of the Angelika Notes
are set forth in Exhibit A to the Angelika Agreement.
In addition, simultaneous with the Angelika Agreement, Citadel Cinemas will
enter into a lease agreement with option to purchase dated July __, 2000 (the
"Theatre Lease Agreement") with Sutton Hill Capital, LLC ("Sutton Hill"), a New
York limited liability company as landlord and Citadel Cinemas as tenant with
respect to certain properties in New York City, New York. The terms and
conditions of the lease and option are set forth in the Theatre Lease Agreement.
Contemporaneously with the Theatre Lease Agreement and the Angelika Agreement,
Citadel has entered into a Standby Credit Facility dated July __, 2000 to loan
to Sutton Hill up to $28,000,000 (the "Citadel Standby Credit Facility"). The
terms and conditions of the loan are set forth in the Citadel Standby Credit
Facility.
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Also contemporaneous with the Theatre Lease Agreement and the Angelika
Agreement, Citadel has entered into agreements (collectively, the "Management
Agreement") providing for the management by Citadel Cinemas of certain
additional cinemas located in New York City, the transfer to Citadel Cinemas of
certain rights to the trade name and trademark "City Cinemas." No separate
consideration has been charged to Citadel for the transfer of these assets and
related liabilities.
The Angelika Agreement, the Theatre Lease Agreement, the Citadel Standby Credit
Facility, and the Management Agreement collectively constitute the City Cinemas
Transaction (the "City Cinemas Transaction").
Citadel, Citadel Off Broadway Theatres Inc., a Nevada corporation and a direct
wholly owned subsidiary of Citadel, Off Broadway Investments, Inc. ("OBI"), a
California corporation, and James J. Cotter and Michael R. Forman collectively
(the "OBI Shareholders") have entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the
"Merger Agreement") whereby the OBI Shareholders will receive either shares of
Citadel Class A Non-Voting Common Stock and shares of Citadel Class B Voting
Common Stock as provided in the Merger Agreement, or in the event such issuance
of stock is not approved by the holders of Citadel Class B Voting Common Stock,
approximately $10,000,000 cash pursuant to the terms and conditions of the
Merger Agreement.
For purposes of this opinion we have, among other things:
1. Reviewed the Angelika Agreement, the Theatre Lease Agreement, the Citadel
Standby Credit Agreement, the Management Agreement and the Merger Agreement;
2. Reviewed certain other documents relating to the Angelika Agreement, the
Theatre Lease Agreement, the Citadel Standby Credit Agreement, the
Management Agreement and the Merger Agreement;
3. Reviewed certain publicly available information concerning Citadel and
certain other relevant financial and operating data of Citadel, Sutton Hill,
AFC and OBI made available from internal sources of Citadel, Sutton Hill,
AFC and OBI;
4. Reviewed the historical stock prices and trading volumes of Citadel's Class
A Non-Voting Common Stock and Class B Voting Common Stock;
5. Held discussions with members of senior management of Citadel, Sutton Hill,
AFC and OBI concerning their current and future business prospects;
6. Reviewed to the extent available certain financial forecasts and projections
prepared by the respective managements of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI;
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July __, 2000
7. Reviewed the results of operations of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI and
compared them with that of certain other publicly traded companies which we
deemed generally comparable;
8. Reviewed the market prices and valuation multiples for Citadel common stock
and compared them with those of certain publicly traded companies that we
deemed comparable;
9. Reviewed the financial terms of certain other business combinations, to the
extent publicly available, that we deemed generally comparable;
10. Participated in certain discussions among representatives of Citadel,
Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI and their financial and legal advisors;
11. Reviewed appraisals furnished to us by Citadel;
a. Dated March 14, 2000 prepared by Alliance Appraisal with respect to
Citadel Agricultural Partners No. 1, 2 and 3;
b. Dated September 3, 1999 prepared by C.B. Richard Ellis, Inc. with
respect to 600 Brand Building;
c. Dated January 28, 2000 prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. with
respect to the Murray Hill Theater;
d. Dated January 28, 2000 prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. with
respect to the Orpheum Theater;
e. Dated January 28, 2000 prepared by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. with
respect to the Minetta Lane Theater; and
12. Performed and/or considered such other studies, analyses, inquiries and
investigations, as we deemed appropriate.
In connection with our review and in arriving at our opinion, we have not
assumed any responsibility to independently verify any of the foregoing
information. We have relied on such information, and have assumed that all such
information is complete and accurate in all material respects. In addition, we
have assumed, with your consent, that any material liabilities (contingent or
otherwise, known or unknown) of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI are as set
forth in the consolidated financial statements of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC, and
OBI respectively. In connection with the Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI
financial forecasts provided to us by their respective managements, we have
assumed for purposes of our opinion that such forecasts have been reasonably
prepared reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such
managements, at the time of preparation, of the future operating and financial
performance of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI. We have not assumed any
responsibility for or made or obtained any independent evaluation, appraisal or
physical inspection of the assets or liabilities of Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC
and OBI.
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Our opinion is based on economic, monetary and market conditions existing as of
the date hereof, and, in rendering this opinion, we have relied without
independent verification on the accuracy, completeness and fairness of all
historical financial and other information, which was either publicly available
or furnished to us by Citadel, Sutton Hill, AFC and OBI. Our opinion as
expressed herein is limited to the fairness to Citadel, from a financial point
of view, of the City Cinemas Transaction and the Merger Agreement taken as a
whole, and does not address Citadel's underlying business decision to engage in
the transactions. Our opinion takes into account the fact that the City Cinemas
Transaction will close prior to the closing of the merger contemplated by the
Merger Agreement, and that the closing of that merger is subject to certain
conditions. Our opinion does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder
of Citadel.
We are expressing no opinion as to what the value of the Citadel Class A or
Class B Common Stock will be when issued to the OBI Shareholders or the prices
at which the Citadel Class A Non-Voting Common Stock or Class B Voting Common
Stock will actually trade at any time. Although subsequent developments may
affect this opinion, we do not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm
this opinion.
Slusser Associates, Inc., as a customary part of its investment banking
business, is regularly engaged in the valuation of businesses and their
securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, private placements and
valuations for corporate, estate and other financial purposes.
You have requested our opinion from a financial point of view concerning the
fairness to Citadel of the City Cinemas Transaction and the Merger Agreement
taken as a whole. We will receive a fee for the opinion herein that is not
contingent on our findings. Citadel has agreed to indemnify us for certain
liabilities arising out of the rendering of this opinion. We have, in addition,
performed certain investment banking services for National Auto Credit, Inc. in
connection with its investment in AFC.
This letter and the opinion expressed herein are for the benefit of the
Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors of Citadel and may not be quoted
or referred to or used for any purpose without our prior written consent, except
that this letter may be disclosed in connection with any registration statement
or proxy statement used in connection with the City Cinemas Transaction and the
Merger Agreement so long as this letter is quoted in full in such registration
statement or proxy statement.
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July __, 2000
Based upon and subject to the foregoing and in reliance thereon, it is our
opinion that as of the date hereof the City Cinemas Transaction and the Merger
Agreement taken as a whole are fair to Citadel from a financial point of view.
Very truly yours,
SLUSSER ASSOCIATES, INC.
Exhibit E
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN
OF
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
PURPOSES OF THE PLAN
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The purposes of the 1999 Stock Option Plan ("Plan") of Citadel Holding
Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), are to:
Encourage selected employees, directors and consultants to improve operations
and increase profits of the Company;
Encourage selected employees, directors and consultants to accept or continue
employment or association with the Company or its Affiliates; and
Increase the interest of selected employees, directors and consultants in the
Company's welfare through participation in the growth in value of the common
stock of the Company (the "Common Stock").
Options granted under this Plan ("Options") may be "incentive stock
options" ("ISOs") intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 422 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the
"Code"), or "nonqualified options" ("NQOs").
ELIGIBLE PERSONS
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Every person who at the date of grant of an Option is an employee of the
Company or of any Affiliate (as defined below) of the Company is eligible to
receive NQOs or ISOs under this Plan. Every person who at the date of grant is
a consultant to, or non-employee director of, the Company or any Affiliate (as
defined below) of the Company is eligible to receive NQOs under this Plan. The
term "Affiliate" as used in this Plan means a parent or subsidiary corporation
as defined in the applicable provisions (currently Sections 424(e) and (f),
respectively) of the Code. The term "employee" includes an officer or director
who is an employee of the Company. The term "consultant" includes persons
employed by, or otherwise affiliated with, a consultant.
STOCK SUBJECT TO THIS PLAN; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GRANTS
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Subject to the provisions of Section 6.1.1 of this Plan, the total number
of shares of stock which may be issued under Options granted pursuant to this
Plan shall not exceed 666,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares covered by the
portion of any grant under this Plan which expires, terminates or is cancelled
unexercised shall become available again for grants under this Plan. Where the
exercise price of an Option is paid by means of the optionee's surrender of
previously owned shares of Common Stock or the Company's withholding of shares
otherwise issuable upon exercise of the Option as permitted herein, only the net
number of shares issued and which remain outstanding in connection with such
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exercise shall be deemed "issued" and no longer available for issuance under
this Plan. No eligible person shall be granted Options during any twelve-month
period covering more than 100,000 shares.
ADMINISTRATION
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This Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Company (the
"Board") or by a committee (the "Committee") to which administration of this
Plan, or of part of this Plan, is delegated by the Board (in either case, the
"Administrator"). The Board shall appoint and remove members of the Committee
in its discretion in accordance with applicable laws. If necessary in order to
comply with Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange Act"), and Section 162(m) of the Code, the Committee shall, in
the Board's discretion, be comprised solely of "non-employee directors" within
the meaning of said Rule 16b-3 and "outside directors" within the meaning of
Section 162(m) of the Code. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Administrator
may delegate nondiscretionary administrative duties to such employees of the
Company as it deems proper and the Board, in its absolute discretion, may at any
time and from time to time exercise any and all rights and duties of the
Administrator under this Plan.
Subject to the other provisions of this Plan, the Administrator shall have the
authority, in its discretion: (i) to grant Options; (ii) to determine the fair
market value of the Common Stock subject to Options; (iii) to determine the
exercise price of Options granted; (iv) to determine the persons to whom, and
the time or times at which, Options shall be granted, and the number of shares
subject to each Option; (v) to construe and interpret the terms and provisions
of this Plan and of any option agreement and all Options granted under this
Plan; (vi) to prescribe, amend, and rescind rules and regulations relating to
this Plan; (vii) to determine the terms and provisions of each Option granted
(which need not be identical), including but not limited to, the time or times
at which Options shall be exercisable; (viii) with the consent of the optionee,
to modify or amend any Option; (ix) to reduce the exercise price of any Option;
(x) to accelerate or defer (with the consent of the optionee) the exercise date
of any Option; (xi) to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company
any instrument evidencing the grant of an Option; and (xii) to make all other
determinations deemed necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan
or any option agreement or Option. The Administrator may delegate
nondiscretionary administrative duties to such employees of the Company as it
deems proper.
All questions of interpretation, implementation, and application of this Plan or
any option agreement or Option shall be determined by the Administrator, which
determination shall be final and binding on all persons.
GRANTING OF OPTIONS; OPTION AGREEMENT
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No Options shall be granted under this Plan after 10 years from the date of
adoption of this Plan by the Board.
Each Option shall be evidenced by a written stock option agreement, in form
satisfactory to the Administrator, executed by the Company and the person to
whom such Option is granted. In the event of a conflict between the terms or
conditions of an option agreement and the terms and conditions of this Plan, the
terms and conditions of this Plan shall govern.
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The stock option agreement shall specify whether each Option it evidences is an
NQO or an ISO, provided, however, all Options granted under this Plan to non-
employee directors and consultants of the Company are intended to be NQOs.
Subject to Section 6.3.3 with respect to ISOs, the Administrator may approve the
grant of Options under this Plan to persons who are expected to become
employees, directors or consultants of the Company, but are not employees,
directors or consultants at the date of approval, and the date of approval shall
be deemed to be the date of grant unless otherwise specified by the
Administrator.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS
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Each Option granted under this Plan shall be subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in Section 6.1. NQOs shall be also subject to the terms
and conditions set forth in Section 6.2, but not those set forth in Section 6.3.
ISOs shall also be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Section 6.3,
but not those set forth in Section 6.2.
Terms and Conditions to Which All Options Are Subject. All Options granted
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under this Plan shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
Changes in Capital Structure. Subject to Section 6.1.2, if the stock of the
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Company is changed by reason of a stock split, reverse stock split, stock
dividend, recapitalization, combination or reclassification, or if the Company
effects a spin-off of the Company's subsidiary, appropriate adjustments shall be
made by the Board, in its sole discretion, in (a) the number and class of shares
of stock subject to this Plan and each Option outstanding under this Plan, and
(b) the exercise price of each outstanding Option; provided, however, that the
Company shall not be required to issue fractional shares as a result of any such
adjustments.
Corporate Transactions. In the event of a Corporate Transaction (as defined
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below), the Administrator shall notify each optionee at least 30 days prior
thereto or as soon as may be practicable. To the extent not previously
exercised, all Options shall terminate immediately prior to the consummation of
such Corporate Transaction unless the Administrator determines otherwise in its
sole discretion; provided, however, that the Administrator, in its sole
discretion, may permit exercise of any Options prior to their termination, even
if such Options would not otherwise have been exercisable. The Administrator
may, in its sole discretion, provide that all outstanding Options shall be
assumed or an equivalent option substituted by an applicable successor
corporation or any Affiliate of the successor corporation in the event of a
Corporate Transaction. A "Corporate Transaction" means a liquidation or
dissolution of the Company, a merger or consolidation of the Company with or
into another corporation or entity, a sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company, or a purchase of more than 50 percent of the outstanding
capital stock of the Company in a single transaction or a series of related
transactions by one person or more than one person acting in concert.
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Time of Option Exercise. Subject to Section 5 and Section 6.3.4, an Option
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granted under this Plan shall be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective
date of the stock option agreement granting the Option, or (b) in accordance
with a schedule or performance criteria as may be set by the Administrator and
specified in the written stock option agreement relating to such Option. In any
case, no Option shall be exercisable until a written stock option agreement in
form satisfactory to the Company is executed by the Company and the optionee.
Option Grant Date. The date of grant of an Option under this Plan shall be the
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effective date of the stock option agreement granting the Option.
Nontransferability of Option Rights. Except with the express written approval
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of the Administrator which approval the Administrator is authorized to give only
with respect to NQOs, no Option granted under this Plan shall be assignable or
otherwise transferable by the optionee except by will or by the laws of descent
and distribution. During the life of the optionee, an Option shall be
exercisable only by the optionee.
Payment. Except as provided below, payment in full, in cash, shall be made for
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all stock purchased at the time written notice of exercise of an Option is given
to the Company, and proceeds of any payment shall constitute general funds of
the Company. The Administrator, in the exercise of its absolute discretion
after considering any tax, accounting and financial consequences, may authorize
any one or more of the following additional methods of payment:
Acceptance of the optionee's full recourse promissory note for all or part of
the Option price, payable on such terms and bearing such interest rate as
determined by the Administrator (but in no event less than the minimum interest
rate specified under the Code at which no additional interest or original issue
discount would be imputed), which promissory note may be either secured or
unsecured in such manner as the Administrator shall approve (including, without
limitation, by a security interest in the shares of the Company);
Subject to the discretion of the Administrator and the terms of the stock option
agreement granting the Option, delivery by the optionee of shares of Common
Stock already owned by the optionee for all or part of the Option price,
provided the fair market value (determined as set forth in Section 6.1.9) of
such shares of Common Stock is equal on the date of exercise to the Option
price, or such portion thereof as the optionee is authorized to pay by delivery
of such stock;
Subject to the discretion of the Administrator, through the surrender of shares
of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, provided the fair
market value (determined as set forth in Section 6.1.9) of such shares of Common
Stock is equal on the date of exercise to the Option price, or such portion
thereof as the optionee is authorized to pay by surrender of such stock; and
By means of so-called cashless exercises as permitted under applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Reserve
Board.
Withholding and Employment Taxes. In the case of an employee exercising an NQO,
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at the time of exercise and as a condition thereto, or at such other time as the
amount of such obligation becomes determinable, the optionee shall remit to the
Company in cash all applicable federal and state withholding and employment
taxes. Such obligation to remit may be satisfied, if authorized by the
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Administrator in its sole discretion, after considering any tax, accounting and
financial consequences, by the optionee's (i) delivery of a promissory note in
the required amount on such terms as the Administrator deems appropriate, (ii)
tendering to the Company previously owned shares of Common Stock or other
securities of the Company with a fair market value equal to the required amount,
or (iii) agreeing to have shares of Common Stock (with a fair market value equal
to the required amount) which are acquired upon exercise of the Option withheld
by the Company.
Other Provisions. Each Option granted under this Plan may contain such other
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terms, provisions, and conditions not inconsistent with this Plan as may be
determined by the Administrator, and each ISO granted under this Plan shall
include such provisions and conditions as are necessary to qualify the Option as
an "incentive stock option" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.
Determination of Value. For purposes of this Plan, the fair market value of
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Common Stock or other securities of the Company shall be determined as follows:
If the stock of the Company is listed on a securities exchange or is regularly
quoted by a recognized securities dealer, and selling prices are reported, its
fair market value shall be either, as determined by the Administrator, (i) the
closing price of such stock on the date the value is to be determined, or (ii)
the average closing price of such stock over such number of trading days (not to
exceed ten (10) trading days) immediately preceding the date the value is to be
determined, as determined by the Administrator, but if selling prices are not
reported, its fair market value shall be the mean between the high bid and low
asked prices for such stock on the date the value is to be determined (or if
there are no quoted prices for the date of grant, then for the last preceding
business day on which there were quoted prices).
In the absence of an established market for the stock, the fair market value
thereof shall be determined in good faith by the Administrator, with reference
to the Company's net worth, prospective earning power, dividend-paying capacity,
and other relevant factors, including the goodwill of the Company, the economic
outlook in the Company's industry, the Company's position in the industry, the
Company's management, and the values of stock of other corporations in the same
or a similar line of business.
Option Term. Subject to Section 6.3.4, no Option shall be exercisable more than
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10 years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth
in the stock option agreement (the end of the maximum exercise period stated in
the stock option agreement is referred to in this Plan as the "Expiration
Date").
Terms and Conditions to Which Only NQOs Are Subject. Options granted under this
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Plan which are designated as NQOs shall be subject to the following terms and
conditions:
Exercise Price. (a) The exercise price of an NQO shall be the amount
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determined by the Administrator as specified in the option agreement.
To the extent required by applicable laws, rules and regulations, the exercise
price of an NQO granted to any person who owns, directly or by attribution under
the Code (currently Section 424(d)), stock possessing more than ten percent of
the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or of any
Affiliate (a "Ten Percent Stockholder") shall in no event be less than 110% of
the fair
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market value (determined in accordance with Section 6.1.9) of the stock covered
by the Option at the time the Option is granted.
Termination of Employment. Except as otherwise provided in the stock option
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agreement, if for any reason an optionee ceases to be employed by the Company or
any of its Affiliates, Options that are NQOs held at the date of termination (to
the extent then exercisable) may be exercised in whole or in part at any time
within 90 days of the date of such termination or such longer period as the
Administrator may approve (but in no event after the Expiration Date). For
purposes of this Section 6.2.2, "employment" includes service as a director or
as a consultant. For purposes of this Section 6.2.2, an optionee's employment
shall not be deemed to terminate by reason of sick leave, military leave or
other leave of absence approved by the Administrator, if the period of any such
leave does not exceed 90 days or, if longer, if the optionee's right to
reemployment by the Company or any Affiliate is guaranteed either contractually
or by statute.
Terms and Conditions to Which Only ISOs Are Subject. Options granted under this
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Plan which are designated as ISOs shall be subject to the following terms and
conditions:
Exercise Price. (a) The exercise price of an ISO shall be not less than the
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fair market value (determined in accordance with Section 6.1.9) of the stock
covered by the Option at the time the Option is granted.
The exercise price of an ISO granted to any Ten Percent Stockholder shall in no
event be less than 110% of the fair market value (determined in accordance with
Section 6.1.9) of the stock covered by the Option at the time the Option is
granted.
Disqualifying Dispositions. If stock acquired by exercise of an ISO granted
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pursuant to this Plan is disposed of in a "disqualifying disposition" within the
meaning of Section 422 of the Code (a disposition within two years from the date
of grant of the Option or within one year after the transfer of such stock on
exercise of the Option), the holder of the stock immediately before the
disposition shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the date and terms
of the disposition and shall provide such other information regarding the Option
as the Company may reasonably require.
Grant Date. If an ISO is granted in anticipation of employment as provided in
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Section 5(d), the Option shall be deemed granted, without further approval, on
the date the grantee assumes the employment relationship forming the basis for
such grant, and, in addition, satisfies all requirements of this Plan for
Options granted on that date.
Term. Notwithstanding Section 6.1.10, no ISO granted to any Ten Percent
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Stockholder shall be exercisable more than five years after the date of grant.
Termination of Employment. Except as otherwise provided in the stock option
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agreement, if for any reason an optionee ceases to be employed by the Company or
any of its Affiliates, Options that are ISOs held at the date of termination (to
the extent then exercisable) may be exercised in whole or in part at any time
within 90 days of the date of such termination or such longer period as the
Administrator may approve (but in no event after the Expiration Date). For
purposes of this Section 6.3.5, an optionee's employment shall not be deemed to
terminate by reason of sick leave, military leave or other leave of absence
approved by the Administrator, if the period of any such leave does not exceed
90 days or, if longer, if the optionee's right to reemployment by the Company or
any Affiliate is guaranteed either
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contractually or by statute.
MANNER OF EXERCISE
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An optionee wishing to exercise an Option shall give written notice to the
Company at its principal executive office, to the attention of the officer of
the Company designated by the Administrator, accompanied by payment of the
exercise price and withholding taxes as provided in Sections 6.1.6 and 6.1.7.
The date the Company receives written notice of an exercise hereunder
accompanied by payment of the exercise price will be considered as the date such
Option was exercised.
Promptly after receipt of written notice of exercise of an Option and the
payments called for by Section 7(a), the Company shall, without stock issue or
transfer taxes to the optionee or other person entitled to exercise the Option,
deliver to the optionee or such other person a certificate or certificates for
the requisite number of shares of stock. An optionee or permitted transferee of
the Option shall not have any privileges as a stockholder with respect to any
shares of stock covered by the Option until the date of issuance (as evidenced
by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or a duly authorized
transfer agent) of such shares.
EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIP
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Nothing in this Plan or any Option granted hereunder shall interfere with
or limit in any way the right of the Company or of any of its Affiliates to
terminate any optionee's employment or consulting at any time, nor confer upon
any optionee any right to continue in the employ of, or consult with, the
Company or any of its Affiliates.
CONDITIONS UPON ISSUANCE OF SHARES
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Shares of Common Stock shall not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an
Option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance and delivery of such
shares pursuant thereto shall comply with all relevant provisions of law,
including, without limitation, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act").
NONEXCLUSIVITY OF THIS PLAN
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The adoption of this Plan shall not be construed as creating any
limitations on the power of the Company to adopt such other incentive
arrangements as it may deem desirable, including, without limitation, the
granting of stock options other than under this Plan.
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MARKET STANDOFF
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Each optionee, if so requested by the Company or any representative of the
underwriters in connection with any registration of the offering of any
securities of the Company under the Securities Act, shall not sell or otherwise
transfer any shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of Options during the
180-day period following the effective date of a registration statement of the
Company filed under the Securities Act; provided, however, that such restriction
shall apply only to the first registration statement of the Company to become
effective under the Securities Act after the date of adoption of this Plan which
includes securities to be sold on behalf of the Company to the public in an
underwritten public offering under the Securities Act. The Company may impose
stop-transfer instructions with respect to securities subject to the foregoing
restriction until the end of such 180-day period.
AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
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The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or discontinue this Plan.
Without the consent of an optionee, no amendment, alteration, suspension or
discontinuance may adversely affect outstanding Options except to conform this
Plan and ISOs granted under this Plan to the requirements of federal or other
tax laws relating to incentive stock options. No amendment, alteration,
suspension or discontinuance shall require stockholder approval unless (a)
stockholder approval is required to preserve incentive stock option treatment
for federal income tax purposes or (b) the Board otherwise concludes that
stockholder approval is advisable.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLAN; TERMINATION
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This Plan shall become effective upon adoption by the Board provided,
however, that no Option shall be exercisable unless and until written consent of
the stockholders of the Company, or approval of stockholders of the Company
voting at a validly called stockholders' meeting, is obtained within twelve
months after adoption by the Board. If any Options are so granted and
stockholder approval shall not have been obtained within twelve months of the
date of adoption of this Plan by the Board, such Options shall terminate
retroactively as of the date they were granted. Options may be granted and
exercised under this Plan only after there has been compliance with all
applicable federal and state securities laws. This Plan (but not Options
previously granted under this Plan) shall terminate within ten years from the
date of its adoption by the Board.
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PROXY PROXY
CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby revokes all prior proxies and constitutes and
appoints James J. Cotter and S. Craig Tompkins, and each or any of them,
proxies of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to vote all of
the shares of Citadel Holding Corporation (the "Company") which the
undersigned may be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of
the Company to be held at 9:30 a.m., local time, on September 12, 2000 at the
Regal Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California for the
following purposes and any adjournment or postponement thereof, as follows:
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Please mark [X]
your votes as
indicated in
this example
In their discretion the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other
business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment thereof.
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
FOR WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO
all nominees listed vote for all nominees
below (excepted below.
as marked to the
contrary below.)
[_] [_]
2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF CITADEL CLASS A NON-VOTING
COMMON STOCK AND SHARES OF CLASS B VOTING COMMON STOCK TO COMPLETE THE
ACQUISITION BY MERGER OF OFF BROADWAY INVESTORS, INC.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
[_] [_] [_]
3. TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 1999 STOCK OPTION
PLAN OF CITADEL HOLDING CORPORATION.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
[_] [_] [_]
INSTRUCTION: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee, strike a
line through the nominee's name in the following list: James J. Cotter, William
C. Soady, Alfred Villasenor, Jr., and S. Craig Tompkins.
THIS PROXY SHOULD BE DATED, SIGNED
BY THE SHAREHOLDER EXACTLY AS SUCH
STOCKHOLDER'S NAME APPEARS ON SUCH
STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK CERTIFICATE
AND RETURNED PROMPTLY TO THE
COMPANY C/O CHASE MELLON
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES, IN THE
ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PERSONS SIGNING
IN AS A BENEFICIARY CAPACITY
SHOULD SO INDICATE.
THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED. IF A CHOICE IS NOT SPECIFIED, THIS
PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR AND FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE
PROPOSALS.
Signature ____________________________________________ Dated:_____________ ,1999
Please sign name(s) exactly Telephone Number
as registered) (if there are
co-owners, both should sign)
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