UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996
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 33-49598
333-1024
UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 13-1424080
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
9110 East Nichols Avenue, Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 792-3600
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes X No_____
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The number of shares outstanding of $1.00 par value common stock at November 8,
1996 was 100 shares.
UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
(UNAUDITED)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NUMBER
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets...........................................3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................4
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Equity........................5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow..................................6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements............................7
GUARANTOR - OSCAR I CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets..........................................13
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations................................14
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity.......................15
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow.................................16
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements...........................17
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations.............................23
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UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents...................................... $ 5.1 32.4
Notes and other receivables, net............................... 32.9 35.0
Prepaid expenses and concession inventory...................... 19.8 20.3
Investments and related receivables............................ 25.0 14.1
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land.......................................................... 36.4 35.0
Theatre buildings, equipment and other........................ 409.9 370.3
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446.3 405.3
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization................ (117.9) (99.0)
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328.4 306.3
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Intangible assets, net......................................... 141.2 165.8
Other assets, net.............................................. 15.5 20.3
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$ 567.9 594.2
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Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
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Accounts payable............................................... $ 64.4 88.5
Accrued liabilities............................................ 25.8 27.0
Other liabilities.............................................. 21.5 21.4
Debt (note 5).................................................. 404.8 383.2
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Total liabilities............................................. 516.5 520.1
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Minority interests in equity of consolidated
subsidiaries.................................................. 7.3 7.0
Stockholder's equity:
Preferred stock (note 7)...................................... 164.9 149.2
Common stock.................................................. - -
Additional paid-in capital.................................... 57.8 73.5
Accumulated deficit........................................... (179.3) (155.9)
Cumulative foreign currency translation
adjustment................................................... (0.2) (0.1)
Intercompany account.......................................... 0.9 0.4
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44.1 67.1
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$ 567.9 594.2
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
September 30, 1996 September 30, 1996 September 30, 1995* September 30, 1995*
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Revenue:
Admissions..................................... $132.0 354.2 135.3 343.2
Concession sales............................... 53.8 141.2 54.7 134.5
Other.......................................... 6.0 16.1 4.0 9.2
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191.8 511.5 194.0 486.9
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Costs and expenses:
Film rental and advertising expenses........... 74.5 194.9 73.9 185.5
Direct concession costs........................ 8.7 22.6 9.1 22.0
Other operating expenses....................... 71.0 200.9 66.2 181.9
Affiliate lease rentals (notes 3 and 8)........ 2.6 7.6 3.7 10.8
General and administrative (note 8)............ 8.1 24.8 9.1 24.9
Depreciation and amortization.................. 18.1 52.1 17.0 49.0
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183.0 502.9 179.0 474.1
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Operating income............................... 8.8 8.6 15.0 12.8
Other income (expense):
Interest, net (notes 5 and 8).................. (9.4) (27.4) (9.3) (28.3)
Loss on disposition of assets, net............. - - (0.8) (3.2)
Share of earnings of affiliates, net........... - - 0.4 0.7
Minority interests in earnings of
consolidated subsidiaries.................... (0.3) (0.8) (0.3) (1.0)
Other, net..................................... (1.3) (2.7) (0.6) (1.8)
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(11.0) (30.9) (10.6) (33.6)
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Income (loss) before income tax expense........ (2.2) (22.3) 4.4 (20.8)
Income tax expense (note 9)...................... (0.4) (1.1) (0.5) (1.3)
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Net income (loss).............................. (2.6) (23.4) 3.9 (22.1)
Dividend on preferred stock (note 7)............. (5.3) (15.7) (4.6) (13.7)
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Net loss available to common
stockholder................................... $ (7.9) (39.1) (0.7) (35.8)
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*Restated
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Equity
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Cumulative
Foreign currency
Preferred Common Additional Accumulated translation
stock stock paid-in capital deficit adjustment
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Balance at January 1, 1996................... $149.2 - 73.5 (155.9) (0.1)
Accretion of dividends on
preferred stock............................ 15.7 - (15.7) - -
Net increase in intercompany account......... - - - - -
Foreign currency translation adjustment...... - - - - (0.1)
Net loss..................................... - - - (23.4) -
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Balance at September 30, 1996................ $164.9 - 57.8 (179.3) (0.2)
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Total
Intercompany stockholder's
account equity
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Balance at January 1, 1996............... 0.4 67.1
Accretion of dividends on
preferred stock........................ - -
Net increase in intercompany account..... 0.5 0.5
Foreign currency translation adjustment.. - (0.1)
Net loss................................. - (23.4)
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Balance at September 30, 1996............ 0.9 44.1
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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1996 1995*
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Net cash provided by operating activities.......................... $ 5.7 18.2
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures............................................. (56.4) (60.8)
Decrease (increase) in construction in progress, net............. 2.2 (4.6)
Decrease in receivable from sale and leaseback escrow, net....... 0.5 -
Proceeds from disposition of assets.............................. 6.6 9.8
Cash paid for minority interest holding.......................... - (10.3)
Investment in theatre joint ventures, net of dividends received.. (8.5) (0.9)
Other, net....................................................... (5.1) (5.4)
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Net cash used in investing activities.......................... (60.7) (72.2)
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Cash flow from financing activities:
Debt borrowings.................................................. 90.9 120.6
Debt repayments.................................................. (70.0) (54.6)
Net increase in intercompany account............................. 0.5 0.3
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft............................ 9.0 (4.0)
Increase in related party receivables............................ (2.6) (2.9)
Other, net....................................................... (0.1) (4.4)
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Net cash provided by financing activities...................... 27.7 55.0
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Net increase (decrease) in cash................................ (27.3) 1.0
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period.............................................. 32.4 12.7
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End of period.................................................... $ 5.1 13.7
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Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Net loss......................................................... $(23.4) (22.1)
Effect of leases with escalating minimum annual rentals.......... 1.8 1.4
Depreciation and amortization.................................... 52.1 49.0
Loss on disposition of assets, net............................... - 3.2
Share of earnings of affiliates, net............................. - (0.7)
Minority interests in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries...... 0.8 1.0
Increase in receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets, net.. (0.8) (3.7)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities
and other liabilities, net..................................... (24.8) (9.9)
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Net cash provided by operating activities........................ $ 5.7 18.2
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*Restated
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 1996
(Unaudited)
(1) General Information
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On May 12, 1992, United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. and substantially all
of its then existing subsidiaries (the "Company") were acquired (the
"Acquisition") by OSCAR I Corporation ("OSCAR I") from an indirect
subsidiary of Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI"). OSCAR I is owned by an
investment fund managed by affiliates of Merrill Lynch Capital Partners,
Inc. ("MLCP") and certain institutional investors (collectively the "Non-
Management Investors"), Mr. Stewart D. Blair (Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company), and certain other members of the Company's
management. The purchase price, including the assumption of certain
liabilities, was approximately $544 million.
Simultaneously with the Acquisition, the Non-Management Investors formed
OSCAR II Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("OSCAR II") and acquired from
an affiliate of TCI all of the outstanding capital stock of United Artists
Realty Company, a Delaware corporation ("UAR") and its subsidiaries, United
Artists Properties I Corp. ("Prop I") and United Artists Properties II
Corp. ("Prop II"). UAR, Prop I and Prop II were the owners and lessors of
certain operating theatre properties leased to and operated by the Company
and its subsidiaries. Certain mortgage debt of UAR, Prop I and Prop II,
which was secured by their theatre properties, remained outstanding after
the acquisition by OSCAR II. On February 28, 1995, OSCAR II was merged into
OSCAR I effected by a one-for-one share exchange.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability with
the 1996 presentation.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals) have been made in the accompanying interim condensed
consolidated financial statements which are necessary to present fairly the
financial position of the Company and the results of its operations.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the
entire year because of fluctuations of revenue and related expenses
resulting from the seasonality of attendance and the availability of
popular motion pictures. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited December 31, 1995 consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included as part of the Company's Form 10-K.
(2) Sale and Leaseback
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On December 13, 1995, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback
transaction (the "Sale and Leaseback") whereby the buildings and land
underlying ten of its operating theatres and four theatres under
development were sold to, and leased back from, the United Artists Theatre
Circuit, Inc. 1995-A Pass Through Trust (the "Pass Through Trust"), an
unaffiliated third party. The proceeds related to the four theatres under
development (approximately $22.0 million) were deposited into an escrow
account and will be used by the Company to fund substantially all of the
construction costs associated with the four theatres. In addition, 17
theatres owned by Prop II were sold to the Pass Through Trust and leased
back to the Company. Through October 31, 1996, the Company had received
approximately $14.3 million from the escrow account.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(2) Sale and Leaseback, continued
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The Sale and Leaseback requires the Company to lease the underlying
theatres for a period of 21 years and one month, with the option to extend
for up to an additional 10 years. The Company accounts for the lease as an
operating lease. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996
$3.1 million and $8.5 million, respectively, had been charged to theatre
operating expenses related to this lease. The Sale and Leaseback requires
the maintenance of certain financial covenants by the Company.
(3) Restatement
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During December 1995, the remaining 11 theatres owned by Prop II subsequent
to the Sale and Leaseback were contributed to the Company, the Prop II
master lease was terminated and the $12.5 million of letters of credit
established by the Company to support the Prop II debt were canceled. The
contribution of these theatres has been accounted for in a manner similar
to a pooling of interests, and accordingly, the accompanying financial
statements have been restated to include these theatres. Separate revenue
and net income (loss) amounts for the Company and the 11 remaining Prop II
theatres for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1995 are
presented in the following table (amounts in millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1995 September 30, 1995
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Revenue:
Company................................ $193.9 486.7
Eleven Prop II Theatres................ 0.1 0.2
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Combined............................... $194.0 486.9
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Net income (loss):
Company................................ $ 3.5 (23.6)
Eleven Prop II Theatres................ 0.4 1.5
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Total.................................. $ 3.9 (22.1)
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In addition to the contribution of the remaining theatres, the equipment in
the Prop II theatres included in the Sale and Leaseback was transferred to
the Company during December 1995.
(4) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
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Cash payments for interest were $24.3 million and $22.2 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Cash payments by certain less than 80% owned entities for incomes taxes
were $1.6 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company accrued $15.7 million and $13.7 million of dividends during the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, on its
preferred stock.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Company incurred $2.3
million of capital lease obligations relating to new equipment.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(5) Debt
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Debt is summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Bank Credit Facility (a).................... $271.7 250.0
Senior Secured Notes (b).................... 125.0 125.0
Other (c)................................... 8.1 8.2
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$404.8 383.2
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(a) On May 1, 1995, the Company restated its existing bank credit facility
to principally provide for additional term and revolving loan
commitments, to extend the final maturity of the facility and reduce
interest rate borrowing spreads. The restated bank credit facility
(the "Bank Credit Facility") provides for term loans aggregating
$250.0 million (the "Term Loans"), a reducing revolving loan with
commitments aggregating $87.5 million (the "Revolving Facility") and
standby letters of credit aggregating $12.5 million (the "Standby
Letters of Credit"). Principal on the Term Loans is payable in
escalating semi-annual installments commencing December 31, 1996,
with a final installment due March 31, 2002. The aggregate
commitments available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility
decline each year commencing December 31, 1997 through March 31, 2002.
Borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility provide for interest to be
accrued at varying rates depending on the ratio of indebtedness to
annualized operating cash flow, as defined. Interest is payable at
varying dates depending on the type of rate selected by the Company,
but no less frequently than once each quarter. The Bank Credit
Facility contains certain provisions that require the maintenance
of certain financial ratios and place limitations on additional
indebtedness, disposition of assets, capital expenditures and payment
of dividends. The Bank Credit Facility is secured by the stock of the
Company, substantially all of the Company's subsidiaries and UAR, and
is guaranteed by OSCAR I and substantially all of the Company's
subsidiaries.
(b) The senior secured notes (the "Senior Secured Notes") are due May 1,
2002 and require repayments prior to maturity of $31.25 million on May
1, 2000 and on May 1, 2001. The Senior Secured Notes accrue interest
at 11 1/2% per annum, which is payable semi-annually. The Senior
Secured Notes place limitations on, among other things, additional
indebtedness, disposition of assets and payment of dividends. The
Senior Secured Notes are secured on a pari-passu basis with the Bank
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Credit Facility by the stock of the Company, substantially all of the
Company's subsidiaries and UAR, and are guaranteed on a pari-passu
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basis with the Bank Credit Facility by OSCAR I and substantially all
of the Company's subsidiaries.
(c) Other debt at September 30, 1996 consists of various term loans,
mortgage notes, capital leases and other borrowings. This other debt
carries interest rates ranging from 7% to 12%. Principal and interest
are payable at various dates through March 1, 2006.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(5) Debt, continued
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At September 30, 1996, the Company was party to interest rate cap
agreements on $125.0 million of floating rate debt which provide for a
LIBOR interest rate cap of 7 1/2% and expire at various dates through 1998.
The Company is subject to credit risk exposure from non-performance of the
counterparties to the interest rate cap agreements. As the Company has
historically received payments relating to its interest rate cap
agreements, it does not anticipate such non-performance in the future. The
Company amortizes the cost of its interest rate cap agreements to interest
expense over the life of the underlying agreements. Amounts received from
the counterparties to the interest rate cap agreements are recorded as a
reduction of interest expense.
At September 30, 1996, the Company had approximately $64.5 million of
unused revolving loan commitments pursuant to the Bank Credit Facility,
$2.6 million of which has been used for the issuance of letters of credit.
The Company pays commitment fees of 1/2% per annum on the average unused
revolver commitments.
(6) Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments
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At September 30, 1996, the fair value of the Company's cash and cash
equivalents, outstanding borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility and
interest rate cap agreements approximated their carrying amount and the
fair value of the Senior Secured Notes was approximately $130.4 million.
(7) Preferred Stock
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Concurrent with the Acquisition, the Company issued 92,500 shares of
preferred stock with a liquidation value of $92.5 million to OSCAR I. The
preferred stock is redeemable at any time at the option of the Company at
its stated liquidation value plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Dividends
accrue at a rate of 8% through December 31, 1995, 9% through December 31,
1996 and 14% thereafter, and are payable in cash or in kind through
December 31, 1996. Cash dividends are required for periods subsequent to
December 31, 1996, provided that no provisions exist in any senior debt
facility which restricts such cash payments. Currently, such restrictions
exist. Due to the perpetual nature of the preferred stock and the
escalating terms of the required dividend rates, for financial reporting
purposes, dividends have been accrued at a 14% per annum rate for all
periods since issuance. At September 30, 1996, the actual redemption value
in accordance with the terms of the preferred stock was approximately
$130.7 million.
(8) Related Party Transactions
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The Company leases certain of its theatres from UAR, Prop I and Prop II
(through December 13, 1995) in accordance with three master leases. The
master leases provide for basic monthly or quarterly rentals and may
require additional rentals, based on the revenue of the underlying theatre.
In conjunction with the Sale and Leaseback on December 13, 1995, the Prop
II master lease and letters of credit of the Company aggregating $12.5
million which supported mortgage debt of Prop II were canceled.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(8) Related Party Transactions, continued
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In order to fund the cost of additions and/or renovations to the theatres
leased by the Company from UAR or Prop I, the Company has periodically made
advances to UAR. Interest on the advances accrues at the prime rate and
amounted to $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995 and $0.8 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company is party to management agreements with UAR and its theatre
joint ventures. These management agreements provide for a fee to be paid to
the Company in return for certain accounting and management services. These
fees are recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in
the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and
approximated $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995 and $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995.
(9) Income Taxes
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The Company and each of its 80% or more owned subsidiaries are included in
OSCAR I's consolidated federal income tax returns. Pursuant to a tax
sharing agreement with OSCAR I, the Company and each of its 80% or more
owned consolidated subsidiaries are allocated a portion of OSCAR I's
current federal income tax expense (benefit). Such allocations are
determined as if the Company and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated
subsidiaries were separate tax paying entities within the consolidated
group. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995, the Company and each of its 80% or more owned consolidated
subsidiaries were allocated no current federal income tax expense (benefit)
pursuant to such tax sharing agreement as a result of the group's overall
net loss position.
Consolidated subsidiaries in which the Company owns less than 80% file
separate federal income tax returns. The current and deferred federal and
state income taxes of such subsidiaries are calculated on a separate return
basis and are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial
statements of the Company.
At September 30, 1996, the Company had deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities of approximately $69.0 million and $8.7 million, respectively,
relating primarily to the Company's net operating loss carry-forward and
the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis in the
Company's property and equipment. At September 30, 1996, the Company had
recorded a valuation allowance of approximately $60.3 million against the
net deferred tax asset.
(10) Commitments and Contingencies
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At September 30, 1996, the Company had outstanding approximately $15.1
million of letters of credit, $12.5 million of which relates to the
indebtedness of Prop I.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(10) Commitments and Contingencies, continued
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There are pending legal proceedings by or against the Company involving
alleged breaches of contracts, torts, violations of antitrust laws, and
miscellaneous other causes of action. In addition, there are various claims
against the Company relating to certain leases held by the Company.
Although it is not possible to predict the outcome of such legal
proceedings, in the opinion of management, such legal proceedings will not
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position,
liquidity or results of operations.
The federal Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") and certain
state statutes among other things, require that places of public
accommodation, including theatres (both existing and newly constructed) be
accessible to and that assistive listening devices be available for use by
certain patrons with disabilities. With respect to access to theatres, the
ADA may require that certain modifications be made to existing theatres in
order to make such theatres accessible to certain theatre patrons and
employees who are disabled. The ADA requires that theatres be constructed
in such a manner that persons with disabilities have full use of the
theatre and its facilities and reasonable access to work stations. The ADA
provides for a private right of action and for reimbursement of plaintiff's
attorney's fees and expenses under certain circumstances. The Company has
established a program to review and evaluate the Company's theatres and to
make any changes which may be required by the ADA. Although the Company's
review and evaluation is ongoing, management believes that the cost of
complying with the ADA will not materially adversely affect the Company's
financial position, liquidity and results of operations.
Connie Arnold and Annette Cupolo vs. United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.
This action was originally filed in the Superior Court, Alameda County,
California on July 31, 1991, case number 683090-4. The complaint originally
alleged that the Company violated various California statutes and engaged
in actions which violated plantiff's civil rights by allegedly constructing
a theatre which was not lawfully accessible to certain disabled persons.
The relief sought included injunctive relief and damages (including
statutory damages pursuant to California law). This case was settled during
August 1996.
(11) Subsequent Events
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On November 8, 1996, the Company and Prop I sold 19 theatres (86 screens)
for net cash proceeds of approximately $11.0 million.
On November 8, 1996, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback
transaction whereby the buildings and land underlying three of its
operating theatres and two theatres under development were sold for an
aggregate of $21.5 million to an unaffiliated third party. The sales
proceeds relating to the three operating theatres of $9.2 million were used
to pay certain transaction expenses and repay outstanding debt under the
Bank Credit Facility. The sales proceeds related to the two theatres under
development (approximately $12.3 million) were deposited into an escrow
account and will be used to fund substantially all of the land and
construction costs associated with the two theatres. The lease has a term
of 20 years and nine months with options to extend for an additional 10
years.
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OSCAR I CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 5.1 32.5
Notes and other receivables, net..................... 20.3 25.1
Prepaid expenses and concession inventory............ 19.8 20.3
Investments and related receivables.................. 25.0 14.1
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land................................................ 67.2 65.8
Theatre buildings, equipment and other.............. 468.8 428.2
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536.0 494.0
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization...... (127.8) (107.0)
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408.2 387.0
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Intangible assets, net............................... 141.2 165.8
Other assets, net.................................... 16.0 21.0
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$ 635.6 665.8
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Accounts payable..................................... $ 64.4 88.5
Accrued liabilities.................................. 26.6 28.3
Other liabilities (note 2)........................... 33.4 33.7
Debt (note 4)........................................ 472.0 453.7
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Total liabilities................................... 596.4 604.2
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Minority interests in equity of consolidated
subsidiaries........................................ 7.3 7.0
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (note 6)............................ 164.9 149.2
Common stock:
Class A............................................ 0.1 0.1
Class B............................................ - -
Class C............................................ - -
Additional paid-in capital.......................... 45.4 61.1
Accumulated deficit................................. (178.3) (155.7)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment.. (0.2) (0.1)
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31.9 54.6
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$ 635.6 665.8
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
September 30, 1996 September 30, 1996 September 30, 1995 September 30, 1995
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
Revenue:
Admissions............................... $132.0 354.2 135.3 343.2
Concession sales......................... 53.8 141.2 54.7 134.5
Other.................................... 6.4 17.1 4.2 10.0
------ ----- ----- -----
192.2 512.5 194.2 487.7
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Costs and expenses:
Film rental and advertising expenses..... 74.5 194.9 73.9 185.5
Direct concession costs.................. 8.7 22.6 9.1 22.0
Other operating expenses (note 2)........ 71.0 200.5 66.2 181.9
General and administrative (note 7)...... 8.1 25.2 9.3 25.6
Depreciation and amortization............ 18.8 54.1 17.2 51.9
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181.1 497.3 175.7 466.9
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Operating income......................... 11.1 15.2 18.5 20.8
Other income (expense):
Interest, net (note 4)................... (11.4) (33.3) (12.6) (38.6)
Gain on disposition of assets, net....... - - 3.4 1.0
Share of earnings of affiliates, net..... - - 0.4 0.7
Minority interests in earnings of
consolidated subsidiaries.............. (0.3) (0.8) (0.3) (1.0)
Other, net............................... (1.1) (2.6) (0.7) (1.9)
------ ----- ----- -----
(12.8) (36.7) (9.8) (39.8)
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Income (loss) before income tax expense.. (1.7) (21.5) 8.7 (19.0)
Income tax expense (note 8)................ (0.4) (1.1) (0.6) (1.4)
------ ----- ----- -----
Net income (loss)........................ (2.1) (22.6) 8.1 (20.4)
Dividend on preferred stock (note 6)....... (5.3) (15.7) (4.6) (13.7)
------ ----- ----- -----
Net income (loss) available to
common stockholders.................... $ (7.4) (38.3) 3.5 (34.1)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Cumulative
Common Common Common Additional foreign currency Total
Preferred stock stock stock paid-in Accumulated translation stockholders'
stock Class A Class B Class C capital deficit adjustment equity
--------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- -------------
Balance at January 1, 1996.......... $149.2 0.1 - - 61.1 (155.7) (0.1) 54.6
Accretion of dividends on
preferred stock................... 15.7 - - - (15.7) - - -
Foreign currency translation
adjustment........................ - - - - - - (0.1) (0.1)
Net loss............................ - - - - - (22.6) - (22.6)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Balance at September 30, 1996....... $164.9 0.1 - - 45.4 (178.3) (0.2) 31.9
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
(Amounts in Millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
-------------------
1996 1995
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Net cash provided by operating activities............................ $ 7.8 21.4
Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures............................................. (57.4) (66.4)
Decrease (increase) in construction in progress, net............. 2.2 (4.6)
Decrease in receivable from sale and leaseback escrow, net....... 0.5 -
Proceeds from disposition of assets.............................. 6.6 19.3
Cash paid for minority interest holding.......................... - (10.3)
Investment in theatre joint ventures, net of dividends received.. (8.5) (0.9)
Other, net....................................................... (5.0) (5.4)
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Net cash used in investing activities.......................... (61.6) (68.3)
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Cash flow from financing activities:
Debt borrowings.................................................. 90.9 120.6
Debt repayments.................................................. (73.3) (63.9)
Increase (decrease) in cash overdraft............................ 9.0 (4.0)
Other, net....................................................... (0.2) (4.4)
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Net cash provided by financing activities...................... 26.4 48.3
------ -----
Net increase (decrease) in cash................................ (27.4) 1.4
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period.............................................. 32.5 12.8
------ -----
End of period.................................................... $ 5.1 14.2
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Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Net loss......................................................... $(22.6) (20.4)
Effect of leases with escalating minimum annual rentals.......... 1.8 1.4
Depreciation and amortization.................................... 54.1 51.9
Gain on disposition of assets, net............................... - (1.0)
Share of earnings of affiliates, net............................. - (0.7)
Minority interests in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries...... 0.8 1.0
Increase in receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets, net.. (0.6) (1.1)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities
and other liabilities, net..................................... (25.7) (9.7)
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Net cash provided by operating activities........................ $ 7.8 21.4
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 1996
(Unaudited)
(1) General Information
-------------------
Oscar I Corporation, a Delaware Corporation ("OSCAR I") was formed in
February 1992 for the purpose of purchasing United Artists Theatre Circuit,
Inc. ("UATC") from an affiliate of Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI"). OSCAR
I is owned by an investment fund managed by affiliates of Merrill Lynch
Capital Partners, Inc. ("MLCP") and certain institutional investors
(collectively, the "Non-Management Investors"), Mr. Stewart D. Blair
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UATC) and certain other members of
UATC's management. On May 12, 1992, OSCAR I purchased all of the
outstanding common stock of UATC from an affiliate of TCI (the
"Acquisition") for approximately $544 million.
Simultaneously with the Acquisition, the Non-Management Investors formed
OSCAR II Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("OSCAR II") and acquired from
an affiliate of TCI all of the outstanding capital stock of United Artists
Realty Company, a Delaware corporation ("UAR") and its subsidiaries, United
Artists Properties I Corp. ("Prop I") and United Artists Properties II
Corp. ("Prop II"). UAR, Prop I and Prop II were the owners and lessors of
certain operating theatre properties leased to and operated by UATC and its
subsidiaries. Certain mortgage debt of UAR, Prop I and Prop II, which was
secured by their theatre properties, remained outstanding after the
acquisition by OSCAR II. On February 28, 1995, OSCAR I merged with OSCAR
II. A total of 104,933 shares of OSCAR I's common stock were exchanged for
all of the outstanding shares of OSCAR II.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability with
the 1996 presentation.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals) have been made in the accompanying interim condensed
consolidated financial statements which are necessary to present fairly the
financial position of OSCAR I and the results of its operations. Interim
results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year
because of fluctuations of revenue and related expenses resulting from
seasonality of attendance and the availability of popular motion pictures.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
December 31, 1995 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included as part of UATC's Form 10-K.
(2) Sale and Leaseback
------------------
On December 13, 1995, OSCAR I entered into a sale and leaseback transaction
(the "Sale and Leaseback") whereby the buildings and land underlying 31 of
its operating theatres and four theatres currently under development were
sold to, and leased back from, the United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.
1995-A Pass Through Trust (the "Pass Through Trust"), an unaffiliated third
party. The proceeds related to the four theatres under development
(approximately $22.0 million) were deposited into an escrow account and
will be used by OSCAR I to fund substantially all of the construction costs
associated with the four theatres. Through October 31, 1996, OSCAR I had
received approximately $14.3 million from the escrow account.
OSCAR I realized a net gain of approximately $12.1 million as a result of
the Sale and Leaseback. For financial statement purposes, this gain has
been deferred and will be recognized over the term of the lease as a
reduction of rent expense.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(2) Sale and Leaseback, continued
-----------------------------
The Sale and Leaseback requires OSCAR I to lease the underlying theatres
for a period of 21 years and one month, with the option to extend for up to
an additional 10 years. OSCAR I accounts for the lease as an operating
lease. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 $2.9 million
and $8.0 million, respectively, had been charged to theatre operating
expenses related to this lease. The Sale and Leaseback requires the
maintenance of certain financial convenants by OSCAR I.
(3) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
------------------------------------------------
Cash payments for interest were $29.9 million and $31.1 million for the
nine months September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Cash payments by certain less than 80% owned entities for income taxes were
$1.6 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996
and 1995, respectively.
OSCAR I accrued $15.7 million and $13.7 million of dividends during the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, on its
preferred stock.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, OSCAR I incurred $2.3
million of capital lease obligations relating to new equipment.
(4) Debt
----
Debt is summarized as follows (amounts in millions):
September 30, December 31,
1996 1995
---- ----
UATC Bank Credit Facility (a)..... $271.7 250.0
UATC Senior Secured Notes (b)..... 125.0 125.0
UATC Other (c).................... 8.1 8.2
UAR Promissory Notes (d).......... 10.9 13.8
Prop I Mortgage Notes (e)......... 56.3 56.7
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$472.0 453.7
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(a) On May 1, 1995, UATC restated its existing bank credit facility to
principally provide for additional term and revolving loan
commitments, to extend the final maturity of the facility and reduce
interest rate borrowing spreads. The restated bank credit facility
(the "Bank Credit Facility") provides for term loans aggregating
$250.0 million (the "Term Loans), a reducing revolving loan with
commitments aggregating $87.5 million (the "Revolving Facility") and
standby letters of credit aggregating $12.5 million (the "Standby
Letters of Credit"). Principal on the Term Loans is payable in
escalating semi-annual installments commencing December 31, 1996, with
a final installment due March 31, 2002. The aggregate commitments
available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility decline each year
commencing December 31, 1997 through March 31, 2002. Borrowings under
the
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(4) Debt, continued
---------------
Bank Credit Facility provide for interest to be accrued at varying
rates depending on the ratio of indebtedness to annualized operating
cash flow, as defined. Interest is payable at varying dates depending
on the type of rate selected by UATC, but no less frequently than once
each quarter. The Bank Credit Facility contains certain provisions
that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios and place
limitations on additional indebtedness, disposition of assets and
payment of dividends. The Bank Credit Facility is secured by the stock
of UATC, substantially all of UATC's subsidiaries and UAR, and is
guaranteed by OSCAR I and substantially all of UATC's subsidiaries.
(b) The senior secured notes (the "Senior Secured Notes") are due May 1,
2002 and require repayments prior to maturity of $31.25 million on May
1, 2000 and on May 1, 2001. The Senior Secured Notes accrue interest
at 11 1/2% per annum, which is payable semi-annually. The Senior
Secured Notes place limitations on, among other things, additional
indebtedness, disposition of assets and payment of dividends. The
Senior Secured Notes are secured on a pari-passu basis with the Bank
----------
Credit Facility by the stock of UATC, substantially all of the UATC's
subsidiaries and UAR, and are guaranteed on a pari-passu basis with
----------
the Bank Credit Facility by OSCAR I and substantially all of UATC's
subsidiaries.
(c) UATC's other debt at September 30, 1996 consists of various term
loans, mortgage notes, capital leases and other borrowings. This other
debt carries interest rates ranging from 7% to 12%. Principal and
interest are payable at various dates through March 1, 2006.
(d) In conjunction with the acquisitions of certain theatres prior to the
Acquisition, UAR issued $51.6 million of non-interest bearing
promissory notes to the sellers. Principal on the promissory notes is
due quarterly through October 1999. For financial statement purposes,
the promissory notes were discounted at UAR's effective borrowing rate
on the date the promissory notes were executed.
(e) The Prop I first mortgage notes (the "Prop I Notes") bear interest at
11.15% per annum. Principal and interest are payable in monthly
installments, with a lump sum payment of principal and accrued, but
unpaid, interest due on November 1, 1998. The Prop I Notes are secured
by a first mortgage on Prop I's theatre properties, an assignment of
the lease agreement with UATC, and $12.5 million of bank letters of
credit provided by UATC. The indenture of mortgage, among its other
provisions, contains limitations on the sale and/or substitution of
properties and a limitation on any additional debt incurred by Prop I
other than intercompany advances.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(4) Debt, continued
---------------
At September 30, 1996, UATC was party to interest rate cap agreements on
$125.0 million of floating rate debt which provide for a LIBOR interest
rate cap of 7 1/2% and expire at various dates through 1998. UATC is
subject to credit risk exposure from non-performance of the counterparties
to the interest rate cap agreements. As UATC has historically received
payments relating to such interest rate cap agreements, UATC does not
anticipate such non-performance in the future. UATC amortizes the cost of
its interest rate cap agreements to interest expense over the life of the
underlying agreements. Amounts received from the counterparties to the
interest rate cap agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest
expense.
At September 30, 1996, UATC had approximately $64.5 million of unused
revolving loan commitments pursuant to the Bank Credit Facility, $2.6
million of which has been used for the issuance of letters of credit. UATC
pays commitment fees of 1/2% per annum on the average unused revolver
commitments.
(5) Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments
-----------------------------------------------------
At September 30, 1996, the fair value of OSCAR I's cash and cash
equivalents, outstanding debt with the exception of the Senior Secured
Notes and interest rate cap agreements approximated their carrying amount
and the fair value of the Senior Secured Notes was approximately $130.4
million.
(6) Preferred Stock
---------------
The OSCAR I preferred stock is redeemable any time at the option of OSCAR I
at its stated liquidation value plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
Dividends accrue at a rate of 8% through December 31, 1995, 9% through
December 31, 1996 and 14% thereafter, and are payable in cash or in kind
through December 31, 1996. Cash dividends are required for periods
subsequent to December 31, 1996, provided that no provisions exist in any
senior debt facility of OSCAR I or UATC which restricts such cash payment.
Currently, such restrictions exist. The preferred stock contains certain
restrictions on, among other things, the incurrence of additional
indebtedness by OSCAR I or its subsidiaries. Due to the perpetual nature of
the preferred stock and the escalating terms of the required dividend
rates, for financial statement purposes dividends have been accrued at a
14% per annum rate for all periods since issuance. At September 30, 1996,
the actual redemption value in accordance with the terms of the preferred
stock was approximately $130.7 million.
(7) Related Party Transactions
--------------------------
OSCAR I is party to management agreements with its theatre joint ventures.
These management agreements provide for a fee to be paid to OSCAR I in
return for certain accounting and management services. These fees are
recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and approximated
$0.2 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 1996
and 1995, respectively, and $0.5 million and $0.2 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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Notes to Condensed consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(8) Income Taxes
------------
Consolidated subsidiaries in which OSCAR I owns less than 80% file separate
federal income tax returns. The current and deferred federal and state
income taxes of such subsidiaries are calculated on a separate return basis
and are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial
statements of OSCAR I.
At September 30, 1996, OSCAR I had deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities of approximately $73.1 million and $12.2 million, respectively,
relating primarily to OSCAR I's net operating loss carry-forward and the
difference between the financial statement and income tax basis in OSCAR
I's property and equipment. At September 30, 1996, OSCAR I had recorded a
valuation allowance of approximately $60.9 million against the net deferred
tax asset.
(9) Commitments and Contingencies
-----------------------------
There are pending legal proceedings by or against OSCAR I and/or its
subsidiaries involving alleged breaches of contracts, torts, violations of
antitrust laws, and miscellaneous other causes of action. In addition,
there are various claims against OSCAR I and/or its subsidiaries relating
to certain of the leases held by OSCAR I and/or its subsidiaries. Although
it is not possible to predict the outcome of such legal proceedings, in the
opinion of management, such legal proceedings will not have a material
adverse effect on OSCAR I's financial position, liquidity or results of
operations.
The federal Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA"), and
certain state statutes among other things, require that places of public
accommodation, including theatres (both existing and newly constructed) be
accessible to and that assistive listening devices be available for use by
certain patrons with disabilities. With respect to access to theatres, the
ADA may require that certain modifications be made to existing theatres in
order to make such theatres accessible to certain theatre patrons and
employees who are disabled. The ADA requires that theatres be constructed
in such a manner that persons with disabilities have full use of the
theatre and its facilities and reasonable access to work stations. The ADA
provides for a private right of action and for reimbursement of plaintiff's
attorneys' fees and expenses under certain circumstances. OSCAR I has
established a program to review and evaluate OSCAR I's theatres and to make
any changes which may be required by the ADA. Although OSCAR I's review and
evaluation is on-going, management believes that the cost of complying with
the ADA will not materially adversely affect OSCAR I's financial position,
liquidity or results of operations.
Connie Arnold and Annette Cupolo vs. United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.
This action was originally filed in the Superior Court, Alameda County,
California on July 31, 1991, case number 683090-4. The complaint originally
alleged that the Company violated various California statutes and engaged
in actions which violated plantiff's civil rights by allegedly constructing
a theatre which is not lawfully accessible to certain disabled persons. The
relief sought included injunctive relief and damages (including statutory
damages pursuant to California law). This case was settled during August
1996.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(10) Subsequent Events
-----------------
On November 8, 1996, OSCAR I sold 19 theatres (86 screens) for net cash
proceeds of approximately $11.0 million.
On November 8, 1996, OSCAR I entered into a sale and leaseback transaction
whereby the buildings and land underlying three of its operating theatres
and two theatres under development were sold for an aggregate of $21.5
million to an unaffiliated third party. The sales proceeds relating to the
three operating theatres of $9.2 million were used to pay certain
transaction expenses and repay outstanding debt under the Bank Credit
Facility. The sales proceeds related to the two theatres under development
(approximately $12.3 million) were deposited into an escrow account and
will be used to fund substantially all of the land and construction costs
associated with the two theatres. The lease has a term of 20 years and nine
months with options to extend for an additional 10 years.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and
results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto. Such financial
statements provide additional information regarding the Company's financial
activities and condition.
During December 1995, the remaining 11 theatres owned by Prop II subsequent to
the Sale and Leaseback were contributed to the Company. The contribution of
these theatres has been accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of
interests, and accordingly, the Company's financial statements have been
restated to include these theatres as if they had been owned for all of such
periods. The following discussion of the Company's results of operations takes
into consideration the restatement of the Company's financial statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
The following table summarizes certain operating data of the Company's theatres
(dollars in millions, except admissions per weighted average operating theatre,
admissions per weighted average operating screen and concession sales per
weighted average operating theatre):
Three Months Ended % Nine Months Ended %
September 30, Increase September 30, Increase
------------- -------------
1996 1995 (Decrease) 1996 1995 (Decrease)
---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ----------
Operating Theatres (1)
Revenue:
Admissions.................................. $ 132.0 135.3 (2.4)% 354.2 343.2 3.2
Concession sales............................ 53.8 54.7 (1.6) 141.2 134.5 5.0
Other....................................... 6.0 4.0 50.0 16.1 9.2 75.7
Operating Expenses:
Film rental and advertising expenses........ 74.5 73.9 0.8 194.9 185.5 5.1
Direct concession costs..................... 8.7 9.1 (3.8) 22.6 22.0 2.7
Personnel expense........................... 25.7 26.9 (4.3) 72.8 72.8 -
Rent expense, including affiliate lease
rentals.................................... 22.6 19.1 18.3 64.5 54.6 18.0
Other operating expenses.................... 25.3 23.9 6.1 71.2 65.3 9.1
Weighted Avg Operating Theatres(2)........... 399 412 (3.2) 404 414 (2.4)
Weighted Avg Operating Screens(2)............ 2,325 2,286 1.7 2,300 2,270 1.3
Weighted Avg Screens Per Avg Theatre......... 5.8 5.5 5.0 5.7 5.5 3.8
Admissions Per Weighted Avg Operating
Theatre..................................... $330,807 328,302 0.8 876,777 828,974 5.8
Admissions Per Weighted Avg Operating
Screen...................................... $ 56,771 59,169 (4.1) 154,008 151,187 1.9
Concession Sales Per Weighted Avg
Operating Theatre........................... $134,961 132,835 1.6 349,541 324,782 7.6
(1) The operating theatres include revenue and expenses of all theatres
operated by the Company which are more than 50% owned.
(2) Weighted average operating theatres and screens represent the number of
theatres and screens operated weighted by the number of days operated
during the period.
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REVENUE FROM OPERATING THEATRES
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ADMISSIONS: Admissions revenue and admissions per weighted average operating
screen decreased 2.4% and 4.1%, respectively, during the three months ended
September 30, 1996 and increased 3.2% and 1.9%, respectively, during the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 as compared to the prior year periods. The
decreased admissions revenue during the three months ended September 30, 1996
was primarily due to a 5.3% decrease in attendance partially off-set by a 3.0%
increase in average ticket prices. The increased admissions revenue during the
nine months ended September 30, 1996 was primarily due to a 1.0% increase in
attendance and a 2.3% increase in average ticket prices. The decrease in
attendance for the three months ended September 30, 1996 appeared to be
primarily related to the effect of the summer Olympic games. While Independence
Day and A Time to Kill performed very well during the Olympics, the attendance
of several other films released in late July and August appeared to be adversely
impacted. The increase in attendance for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 was primarily due to the success of several films released during the 1995
holidays which carried over into 1996 and to the success of several films
released during the first quarter of 1996. The increase in average ticket prices
was due primarily to a decline in the number of tickets sold for lower priced
matinee shows. Admissions per weighted average operating theatre increased 0.8%
and 5.8% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996,
respectively, as compared to the prior year periods primarily as a result of the
attendance and average ticket price fluctuations discussed above and to the new
theatres opened by the Company which have a higher average attendance per screen
and the sale or closure of several smaller (in terms of screens) less productive
theatres.
CONCESSION SALES: Concession sales decreased 1.6% during the three months ended
September 30, 1996 and increased 5.0% during the nine months ended September 30,
1996, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. These fluctuations in
concession sales were primarily attributable to the attendance fluctuations
noted above as well as increases in the average concession sale per patron of
3.9% and 4.2% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996,
respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The increases in the
average concession sale per patron were attributable to the Company's increased
emphasis on training, the installation of bulk candy stands in May 1995, the
renovation of concession stands at certain existing theatres, the opening of
several new theatres with more efficient concession operations and the closure
or sale of certain less efficient older, smaller theatres.
OTHER: Other revenue is derived primarily from on-screen advertising, electronic
video games located in theatre lobbies, the rental of theatres by the Company's
newly formed Proteus Network(TM) for satellite networked and non-networked
corporate meetings, seminars and other training/educational uses, non-theatrical
related revenue from the Company's Starport(TM) entertainment centers and other
miscellaneous revenue. Other revenue increased 50.0% and 75.7% during the three
months and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, as compared to
the prior year periods primarily as a result of the Company's circuit-wide
pre-show slide advertising program initiated in 1995, revenue from the Proteus
Network(TM) and revenue from the Company's Starport(TM) entertainment centers in
Indianapolis, Indiana and Austin, Texas which opened in September 1995 and
August 1996, respectively.
OPERATING EXPENSES FROM OPERATING THEATRES
- ------------------------------------------
FILM RENTAL AND ADVERTISING EXPENSES: Film rental and advertising expenses
increased 0.8% and 5.1% during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. Film rental and
advertising expenses as a percentage of admissions revenue for the three months
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 were 56.4% and 54.6%, respectively, and 55.0%
and 54.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
These increases in film rental and advertising expenses as a percentage of
admissions revenue relate primarily to an increase in the percentage of revenue
from higher cost films released during the three months ended September 30, 1996
and during the 1995 holiday season which held over into the first quarter of
1996 and a greater number of successful films
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released during the first quarter of 1996. In addition, due to the increase in
the number of films released and the effect of the summer Olympic games, during
the summer of 1996 several films had shorter runs with a higher percentage of
their total admissions falling during the opening weeks.
DIRECT CONCESSION COSTS: Direct concession costs include direct concession
product costs and concession promotional expenses. Such expenses decreased 3.8%
for the three months ended September 30, 1996 and increased 2.7% during the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 as compared to the prior year periods. These
fluctuations in direct concession costs for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996 were primarily due to the concession sales revenue
fluctuation discussed above. Direct concession costs as a percentage of
concession sales revenue for the three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
were 16.2% and 16.6%, respectively, and 16.0% and 16.4% for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The slight decrease in the
concession cost percentage for the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996 as compared to the prior year periods was primarily due to the sale of
advertising on popcorn containers which was offset against promotional expenses,
partially offset by higher costs attributable to increased sales of bulk candy.
PERSONNEL EXPENSE: Personnel expense includes the salary and wages of the
theatre manager and all theatre staff, commissions on concession sales, payroll
taxes and employee benefits. Such expenses decreased 4.3% for the three months
ended September 30, 1996 as compared to the prior year period and were constant
for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995. Personnel expense as a
percentage of total revenue declined to 13.4% and 14.2% for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, versus 13.9% and 15.0% for the
comparable prior year periods, respectively. These decreases in personnel
expenses as a percentage of total revenue were due primarily to more attendance
sensitive theatre staffing. On October 1, 1996, new Federal minimum wage laws
went into effect which will primarily increase the hourly wages paid to certain
of the Company's theatre employees in smaller and mid-sized markets where
employees are currently paid the minimum wage. Some of this increase in the
hourly wage is expected to be offset by more efficient staffing, a 90 day
training wage which is set at the previous wage rates and selective increases in
ticket prices. As many of the Company's theatres are located in larger
metropolitan areas where employees are already at or above the new minimum wage
standards, the average wages paid in those markets will not be affected
significantly by the new legislation.
RENT EXPENSE: Rent expense consists primarily of theatre base rentals as well as
contingent rentals which are a function of the underlying theatre's revenue over
an agreed upon breakpoint. Rent expense increased 18.3% and 18.0% during the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, as compared to the
prior year periods, primarily as a result of an increase in base rentals
associated with newly opened theatres and $3.1 million and $8.5 million of rent
associated with the Sale and Leaseback for the three and nine month 1996
periods, respectively, partially offset by fewer weighted average operating
theatres. Excluding the rent associated with the Sale and Leaseback, rent
expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 increased only
8.4% and 11.7%, respectively, as compared to prior year periods.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES: Other operating expenses consist of utilities, repairs
and maintenance, insurance, real estate and other taxes, supplies and other
miscellaneous operating expenses. Other operating expenses increased 6.1% and
9.1% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, as
compared to the prior year periods, primarily as a result of an increase in
attendance (nine month period), increased property and casualty insurance
expenses, increased pre-opening costs associated with the theatres opened during
the latter part of 1995 and during 1996, normal inflationary increases, an
increase in the number of weighted average operating screens and expenses
associated with the Proteus Network(TM).
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The revenue and operating expenses discussed above are incurred exclusively
within the Company's theatres. The other expense discussions below reflect the
combined expenses of corporate, divisional, district and theatre operations.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
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General and administrative expense consists primarily of costs associated with
theatre administrative personnel, international staff, Proteus sales and
marketing staff and other support functions located at the Company's corporate
headquarters, film booking and three general manager field offices and 15
district theatre operations offices (generally located in theatres). Such
expenses decreased $1.0 million and $0.1 million for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1996, respectively, as compared to prior year periods,
primarily as a result of a $1.1 million accrual during the three months ended
September 30, 1995 for severance expenses, partially offset by normal annual
salary adjustments as well increased professional and legal fees associated
with, among other legal matters, the Connie Arnold settlement discussed below.
Excluding the effect of the 1995 $1.1 million severance accrual, general and
administrative expenses for the nine month period declined slightly to 4.8% of
total revenue.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
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Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of theatre
buildings and equipment and the amortization of theatre lease costs and certain
non-compete agreements. Depreciation and amortization increased $1.1 million and
$3.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996,
respectively as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to
depreciation charges on the Company's theatres opened during the latter part of
1995 and during 1996, offset by a decrease in depreciation and amortization
related to theatres which were included in a valuation reserve recorded in
December of 1995.
INTEREST
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Interest expense increased $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30,
1996 and decreased $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 as
compared to the prior year periods. These fluctuations were primarily due to
lower market interest rates on floating rate borrowings, offset by slightly
higher average debt balances. Interest expense includes amortization of deferred
loan costs of $0.5 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996, respectively, and $0.5 million and $1.4 million for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1995, respectively. Interest expense
is net of interest income of $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, and $0.6 million and $1.4
million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1995, respectively.
NET LOSS
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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Company incurred
net losses of $2.6 million and $23.4 million, respectively, compared to net
income of $3.9 million and a net loss of $22.1 million for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1995, respectively. The decrease in net income for
the three months ended September 30, 1996 as compared to the prior year period
was due to decreased theatrical revenue, higher film rental costs and costs
associated with opening new theatres, and rental expenses associated with the
Sale and Leaseback. The increase in the net loss for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 as compared to the prior year period was due to higher film
rental costs, increased rental expense associated with the Sale and Leaseback
and increased depreciation on the Company's newly opened theatres, partially
offset by increased theatrical revenue and more efficient theatre staffing.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, $5.7 million of cash was provided
by operating activities. This operating source of cash, in addition to $27.7
million of cash provided by financing activities and cash balances available at
December 31, 1995 was used to finance $60.7 million of capital expenditures and
other investing activities.
Substantially all of the Company's admissions and concession sales revenue are
collected in cash. Due to the unfavorable interest rate spread between bank
facility borrowings and cash investments, the Company seeks to use all of its
available cash to repay its revolving bank borrowings and borrow under those
facilities as cash is required. The Company benefits from the fact that film
expenses (except for films that require advances or guarantees) are usually paid
15 to 45 days after the admissions revenue is collected.
The Company's results of operations and cash resources provided by operating
activities are subject to seasonal fluctuations in attendance which corresponds
to periods when there is a greater availability of popular motion pictures
during the period from Memorial Day through Labor Day and during the Easter,
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. During periods in which there is not an
abundant supply of successful motion pictures, the Company uses availability
under its revolving credit facilities to provide additional funding for its
working capital needs and repays those facilities during periods of higher
attendance.
On February 28, 1995, UAR's parent company, OSCAR II was merged into the
Company's parent company OSCAR I. As a result of this merger, OSCAR II ceased to
exist and OSCAR I became the parent company of both the Company and UAR. In
accordance with the terms of the Bank Credit Facility and Senior Secured Notes,
the stock of UAR was pledged as additional collateral for such borrowings. The
Company estimates the market value of properties (primarily land, building and
equipment associated with operating theatres) owned by UAR and its subsidiaries
is significantly in excess of the mortgage and other debt of UAR and its
subsidiaries.
Effective May 1, 1995, the Company refinanced and restated its Bank Credit
Facility to correspond with the Company's current capital and corporate
structure and its current business plan. The New Bank Credit Facility provides
for a $250 million delayed draw term loan, $87.5 million of revolving loan and
letters of credit commitments, and $12.5 million of standby letters of credit.
The New Bank Credit Facility has reduced the floating interest rate spreads paid
by the Company and extended the average life of the Company's bank debt by
requiring semi-annual principal payments on term loans commencing December 31,
1996, and extending the maturity date to March 31, 2002.
On December 13, 1995, the Company entered into the Sale and Leaseback whereby
the land and buildings underlying ten of its operating theatres and four
theatres under development were sold to, and leased back from, the United
Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. 1995-A Pass Through Trust (the "Pass Through
Trust"), an unaffiliated third party. The sale proceeds relating to the ten
operating theatres were used to pay certain transaction expenses and repay
outstanding revolving bank debt of the Company, with the excess being held in
short term cash investments. The sales proceeds related to the four theatres
under development (approximately $22.0 million) were deposited into an escrow
account and will be used to fund substantially all of the construction costs
associated with the four theatres. In addition, 17 theatres owned by Prop II
were sold to the Pass Through Trust and leased back to the Company.
Substantially all of the proceeds from the Prop II sale were used to retire all
of Prop II's mortgage debt and pay transaction expenses. Through October 31,
1996, the Company had received approximately $14.3 million from the escrow
account.
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During December 1995, the remaining 11 theatres owned by Prop II were
contributed to the Company, the Prop II master lease with the Company was
terminated and the $12.5 million of letters of credit established by the Company
to guarantee the Prop II mortgage debt were canceled. The contribution of these
theatres has been accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests
whereby the historical carrying value of the theatres and related equity was
contributed. In addition to the contribution of the remaining Prop II theatres,
the equipment in the 17 Prop II theatres included in the Sale and Leaseback was
contributed to the Company.
The Company is continuously looking for attractive theatre development
opportunities within the United States and certain countries outside of the
United States which have strategic significance and offer attractive returns and
growth potential. Theatres developed outside of the United States are generally
developed in conjunction with local strategic partners. In addition, in an
effort to attract additional theatre patrons and increase theatre operating
revenue and cash flow, the Company is developing entertainment centers called
Starport(TM). The Starport(TM) entertainment centers will typically consist of a
multi-plex theatre (10 screens or more), a Showscan(TM) motion theatre, one or
more virtual reality attractions and expanded food operations. The Starport(TM)
will operate during the same periods as the theatre and require little
incremental management overhead to operate. In addition, most of the
Starport(TM) attractions outside of the multiplex theatre will be funded, owned
and/or developed jointly with the technology or equipment provider.
In an effort to limit the amount of investment exposure on any one project, the
Company typically develops theatre projects where the land and building is
leased through long-term operating leases. However, where such lease
transactions are not available, the Company will invest in the land and
development of the entire theatre facility (fee-owned) and then seek to enter
into a sale and leaseback transaction subsequent to the opening of the theatre.
Regardless of whether the theatre is fee-owned or leased, in most cases the
equipment and other theatre fixtures are owned by the Company. For the nine
months ended September 30, 1996, the Company invested approximately $56.4
million in: (i) six theatres (53 screens) which opened during 1995, (ii) 12
theatres (110 screens) which opened in 1996, (iii) additions to three existing
theatres (eight screens), (iv) construction on an additional nine theatres (86
screens) and an addition to one existing theatre (four screens) which the
Company intends to open during the remainder of 1996 or early 1997, and (v)
renovations and recurring maintenance to certain existing theatres and corporate
capital expenditures.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Company's 50% owned Hong
Kong joint venture acquired two existing theatres (four screens) with cash held
in the venture's Hong Kong bank accounts. During the nine months ended September
30, 1996, the Company received $1.1 million of dividends from the Hong Kong
joint venture. Also, $8.5 million was invested in the Company's 50% owned
Argentine and 50% owned Mexican joint ventures which was used primarily for its
construction of theatres by those joint venture companies. On October 30, 1996,
the Company's 50% owned Mexican joint venture opened its first theatre (12
screens) in Mexico City. Two additional theatres (21 screens) are projected to
open in Mexico prior to December 31, 1996.
At September 30, 1996, the Company had entered into theatre construction and
equipment commitments aggregating approximately $49.2 million for theatres which
the Company intends to open during the next two years. Such amount relates only
to projects in which the Company had executed a definitive lease or land
purchase agreement and for which construction had started. Of the committed
amount, approximately $7.7 million will be funded from the Sale and Leaseback
proceeds currently held in escrow.
During late 1995, the Company initiated a plan to increase its efforts to
dispose of, through sale or lease terminations, certain of its operating
theatres and real estate owned by it and UAR and Prop I which are not considered
part of its long-term strategic plans. This increased emphasis on the disposal
of non-strategic or underperforming theatres and/or real estate is expected to
involve as many as 121 theatres (484 screens). Net proceeds from these increased
disposition efforts will be
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used to repay existing debt and/or redeployed into new higher margin theatres.
While there can be no assurance that such sales or lease termination efforts
will be successful, several sales and lease terminations have been completed and
negotiations are on-going with respect to several other theatres and pieces of
real estate. For the twelve months ended September 30, 1996, the Company had
sold 16 theatres (87 screens) and closed 17 theatres (72 screens) which had been
identified for disposal . On November 8, 1996, the Company and Prop I sold 19
theatres (86 screens) which had been identified for disposal to another theatre
operator for approximately $11.0 million.
On November 8, 1996, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback transaction
whereby the buildings and land underlying three of its operating theatres and
two theatres under development were sold for an aggregate of $21.5 million to an
unaffiliated third party. The sales proceeds relating to the three operating
theatres of $9.2 million were used to pay certain transaction expenses and repay
outstanding debt under the Bank Credit Facility. The sales proceeds related to
the two theatres under development (approximately $12.3 million) were deposited
into an escrow account and will be used to fund substantially all of the land
and construction costs associated with the two theatres. The lease has a term of
20 years and nine months with options to extend for an additional 10 years.
Management believes its cash balances, cash flow from operations, borrowings
under its Bank Credit Facility, the proceeds from asset sales and the proceeds
from sale and leaseback transactions will be sufficient to fund its debt
service, capital expenditures and other investments, and other liquidity
requirements for the foreseeable future.
OTHER
Due to the Company's current reliance on the supply of successful motion
pictures, any extended period of poorly performing motion pictures and/or any
significant disruption in the production of quality motion pictures by the major
motion picture production companies or independent producers may have an adverse
affect on the Company's results of operations, liquidity and financial position.
The ADA and certain state statutes among other things, require that places of
public accommodation, including theatres (both existing and newly constructed)
be accessible to and that assistive listening devices be available for use by
certain patrons with disabilities. With respect to access to theatres, the ADA
may require that certain modifications be made to existing theatres in order to
make such theatres accessible to certain theatre patrons and employees who are
disabled. The ADA requires that theatres be constructed in such a manner that
persons with disabilities have use of the theatre and its facilities and
reasonable access to work stations. The ADA provides for a private right of
action and for reimbursement of plaintiff's attorney's fees and expenses under
certain circumstances. The Company has established a program to review and
evaluate the Company's theatres and to make changes which may be required by the
ADA. Although the Company's review and evaluation is on-going, management
believes that the cost of complying with the ADA will not materially adversely
affect the Company's financial position, liquidity and results of operations.
Connie Arnold and Annette Cupolo vs. United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. This
action was originally filed in the Superior Court, Alameda County, California on
July 31, 1991, case number 683090-4. The complaint originally alleged that the
Company violated various California statutes and engaged in actions which
violated plantiff's civil rights by allegedly constructing a theatre which is
not lawfully accessible to certain disabled persons. The relief sought included
injunctive relief and damages (including statutory damages pursuant to
California law). This case was settled during August 1996.
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SIGNATURE
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.
UNITED ARTISTS THEATRE CIRCUIT, INC.
(Registrant)
/S/ Kurt C. Hall
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BY: Kurt C. Hall
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 13, 1996
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