SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For Quarterly Period Ended Commission File Number: November 1, 2000 0-21486 HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia 58-2037452 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 667-8878 ----------------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No_____ ----- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Class A Common 4,139,375 ---------------------------- -------------------- Class Outstanding at December 14, 2000 Class B Common 2,050,701 ---------------------------- -------------------- Class Outstanding at December 14, 2000 -1- PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. Financial Statements -2- Harry's Farmers Market, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts in thousands (Unaudited) November 1, February 2, 2000 2000 ------------------ ------------------ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash (See Note F) $ 428 $ 432 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 220 121 Inventories 10,546 10,987 Prepaid expenses 685 652 Assets held for sale - 4,500 Other current assets - 81 ------------------ ------------------ Total current assets 11,879 16,773 ------------------ ------------------ PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Buildings 31,846 31,724 Equipment 31,358 31,159 Vehicles 185 185 ------------------ ------------------ 63,389 63,068 Accumulated depreciation (35,531) (32,503) ------------------ ------------------ 27,858 30,565 Land 7,224 7,224 ------------------ ------------------ Total property and equipment 35,082 37,789 ------------------ ------------------ OTHER ASSETS Deposits on equipment 525 247 Loan costs 752 1,143 Other 220 299 ------------------ ------------------ 1,497 1,689 ------------------ ------------------ Total assets $ 48,458 $ 56,251 ================== ================== See accompanying notes to financial statements -3- Harry's Farmers Market, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets Amounts in thousands (Unaudited) November 1, February 2, 2000 2000 ------------------- ----------------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturities of long-term obligations $ 1,456 $ 4,162 Accounts payable - trade 7,182 7,273 Workers' compensation and general liability insurance 200 256 Accrued payroll and payroll taxes payable 636 649 Sales taxes payable 230 34 Other accrued liabilities 417 761 Income taxes payable - 250 ------------------- ----------------- Total current liabilities 10,121 13,385 ------------------- ----------------- LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES 20,947 21,783 ------------------- ----------------- OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 502 477 ------------------- ----------------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock - Class A 34,681 34,681 Common Stock - Class B 3,936 3,936 Additional Paid-in Capital 1,257 1,257 Accumulated deficit (22,986) (19,268) ------------------- ----------------- Total stockholders' equity 16,888 20,606 ------------------- ----------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 48,458 $ 56,251 =================== ================= See accompanying notes to financial statements -4- Harry's Farmers Market, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Amounts in thousands, except per share data For the Thirteen Weeks Ended, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ November 1, 2000 November 3, 1999 --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Net sales $ 32,432 100.0% $ 33,592 100.0% Cost of goods sold 23,420 72.2 24,037 71.6 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit 9,012 27.8 9,555 28.4 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating expenses Direct store expenses 5,588 17.2 5,768 17.1 Selling, general & administrative expenses 3,307 10.2 2,975 8.9 Depreciation and other amortization 961 2.9 1,034 3.1 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 9,856 30.3 9,777 29.1 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating loss (844) (2.5) (222) (0.7) Interest expense (916) (2.8) (679) (2.0) Other income 249 0.8 348 1.0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Loss before provision for accretion of warrants and income taxes (1,511) (4.5) (553) (1.7) Provision for accretion of warrants - (.0) (37) (0.1) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Loss applicable to common shareholders before income taxes (1,511) (4.5) (590) (1.8) Income tax benefit 95 0.2 - - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net loss applicable to common shareholders $ (1,416) (4.3)% $ (590) (1.8)% ============ ============ ============ ============ Net loss per common share - Basic $ (0.23) $ (0.10) ============ ============ Net loss per common share - Diluted $ (0.23) $ (0.10) ============ ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements -5- Harry's Farmers Market, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Amounts in thousands, except per share data For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ November 1, 2000 November 3, 1999 --------------------------------- --------------------------------- Net sales $ 102,620 100.0% $ 102,425 100.0% Cost of goods sold 73,596 71.5 73,343 71.6 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit 29,024 28.5 29,082 28.4 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating expenses Direct store expenses 17,385 16.8 17,557 17.1 Selling, general & administrative expenses 10,044 9.6 9,173 9.0 Depreciation and other amortization 3,025 2.9 3,084 3.0 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 30,454 29.3 29,814 29.1 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating loss (1,430) (0.8) (732) (0.7) Interest expense (2,857) (2.8) (1,752) (1.7) Other income 762 0.7 1,592 1.5 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Loss before provision for accretion of warrants, income taxes and extraordinary loss (3,525) (2.9) (892) (0.9) Provision for accretion of warrants (-) (0.0) (111) (0.1) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Loss applicable to common shareholders before income taxes and extraordinary loss (3,525) (2.9) (1,003) (1.0) Income tax benefit 95 - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Loss applicable to common shareholders before extraordinary loss (3,430) (2.9) (1,003) (1.0) Extraordinary loss (288) (0.4) - - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net loss applicable to common shareholders $ (3,718) (3.3)% $ (1,003) (1.0)% ============ ============ ============ ============ Net loss per common share - Basic $ (0.60) $ (0.16) ============ ============ Net loss per common share - Diluted $ (0.60) $ (0.16) ============ ============ See accompanying notes to financial statements -6- Harry's Farmers Market, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Amounts in thousands, except per share data For the Thirty-nine Weeks Ended, ---------------------------------------- November 1, 2000 November 3,1999 ---------------------------------------- Changes in Cash Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (3,718) $ (893) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings To cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization 3,412 3,464 Amortization of debt discount - 127 Gain on sale of assets (31) (60) Extraordinary loss 288 - (Increase) Decrease in accounts receivables (99) 422 Decrease in other receivables 81 - Decrease (Increase) in inventories 441 (2,838) Increase in prepaid expenses (33) (85) Increase in deposits (278) - (Increase) Decrease in other assets (131) 2 Decrease in accounts payable (91) (68) Increase in accrued liabilities 428 64 Decrease in deferred revenue (134) (89) ---------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 135 46 ---------------- ---------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures, including capitalized interest (393) (888) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 31 145 Proceeds from sale of other assets 4,500 262 ---------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 4,138 (481) ---------------- ---------------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net payments on revolving credit facility (621) 800 Principal payments on long-term obligations (3,656) (859) Deferred loan costs - (503) ---------------- ---------------- Net cash used in financing activities (4,277) (562) ---------------- ---------------- Net decrease in cash (4) (997) Cash at beginning of period 432 1,697 ---------------- ---------------- Cash at end of period $ 428 $ 700 See accompanying notes to financial statements -7- NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 1, 2000 NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company without audit. These statements reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of November 1, 2000, and the results of operations and cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks then ended. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2000, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company. Due to the seasonal nature of the Company's business, the results for the quarter ended November 1, 2000, are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire 2001 fiscal year. NOTE B - INVENTORIES Inventories consist primarily of grocery items, which are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) valuation method. NOTE C - EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic net earnings per common share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per common share are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive potential common shares, including options and warrants outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share. For the thirteen weeks ended: November 1, November 3, 2000 1999 --------------- --------------- Numerator for basic loss per common share $ (1,416) $ (590) =============== =============== Denominator for basic loss per common share - weighted average shares outstanding 6,190 6,190 Effect of assumed conversion of debt and preferred stock - - --------------- --------------- Denominator for diluted loss per common share - adjusted weighted average shares outstanding 6,190 6,190 --------------- --------------- Basic loss per share $ (0.23) $ (0.10) --------------- --------------- Diluted net loss per share $ (0.23) $ (0.10) --------------- --------------- -8- For the thirty-nine weeks ended: November 1, 2000 November 3, 1999 ------------------ ------------------ Numerator for basic loss per common share $ (3,718) $ (1,003) ================== ================== Denominator for basic loss per common share - weighted average shares outstanding 6,190 6,190 Effect of assumed conversion of debt and preferred stock - - ------------------ ------------------ Denominator for diluted net loss per common share adjusted weighted average shares outstanding 6,190 6,190 ================== ================== Basic net loss per share $ (0.60) $ (0.16) ================== ================== Diluted net income (loss) per share $ (0.60) $ (0.16) ================== ================== NOTE D - CLAIMS AND LITIGATION The Company is involved in various claims and litigation, which arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to current outstanding actions will not materially affect the financial position of the Company. NOTE E - EXTRAORDINARY LOSS On March 16, 2000, the Company closed the sale of its distribution facility and repaid the remaining $2,458,237 outstanding on the facility's mortgage. The Company incurred an extraordinary loss of $287,850 on the early repayment of the note relating to prepayment fees and the write-off of deferred financing costs. NOTE F - LINE OF CREDIT AVAILABILITY In addition to the cash shown on the balance sheet, the Company had approximately $1.1 million available on its line of credit at November 1, 2000. NOTE G - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES During the quarter ended November 1, 2000, the Company entered into a new lease relating to the construction of a new store facility. The lease is structured with a base minimum lease payment and an additional contingent lease payment based on future gross receipts of the store facility. Management expects the store to be completed during fiscal year 2002. The following is a summary of the approximate future base minimum lease payments due under the operating lease agreement. Years Annual Base Rents Due ----- --------------------- Fiscal 2002 - 2006 $ 177,528 Fiscal 2007 - 2011 195,281 Fiscal 2012 - 2016 214,809 -9- ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------- Thirteen Weeks Ended November 1, 2000 (the "Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001") compared to Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 1999 (the "Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000"). Net sales for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001 were approximately $32.4 million, compared to net sales of approximately $33.6 million for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. The sale decrease of $1.2 million, or 3.6%, was due primarily to increased competition. Gross profits in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001 decreased to approximately $9.0 million, or 27.8% of net sales, compared to approximately $9.6 million, or 28.4% of net sales in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. The decrease in gross profit dollars was largely due to a lower gross margin percent. Direct store expenses decreased to approximately $5.6 million, or 17.2 % of net sales in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001, compared to approximately $5.8 million, or 17.1% of net sales in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001 increased to approximately $3.3 million, or 10.2% of net sales, compared to approximately $3.0 million, or 8.9% of net sales in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense was due to higher wages associated with the addition of new personnel, higher consulting and related expenses and higher communication expenses. Depreciation and amortization, which includes depreciation and amortization for the stores and the corporate facilities, but excludes the manufacturing facilities (which are included in cost of goods sold) was approximately $1.0 million, or 2.9% of net sales for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001, compared to approximately $1.0 million, or 3.1% of net sales for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. Increases in depreciation expense due to new property additions were offset by assets becoming fully depreciated and accordingly not having any depreciation expense associated with them in the current period. Due to the reasons set forth above, the Company had an operating loss of approximately $0.8 million, or (2.5)% of net sales during the Third Quarter of 2001, compared to an operating loss of approximately $0.2 million, or (0.7)% of net sales in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. Interest expense in the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001 was approximately $0.9 million, or 2.8% of net sales compared to approximately $0.7 million, or 2.0% of net sales during the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher interest rate being paid on debt incurred in the Company's refinancing during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. For the Third Quarters of Fiscal 2001 and 2000 no income tax provision was necessary. The Company has unrecognized net operating loss carry forwards for financial purposes of approximately $27.6 million as of the end of the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001 that may be applied against future earnings. As a result of the above, the Company had a net loss applicable to common shareholders for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001 of approximately $(1.4) million, or $(0.23) per common share - Basic, compared with net loss applicable to common shareholders of approximately $(0.6) million, or $(0.10) per common share - Basic, during the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2000. -10- Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 1, 2000 (the "First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001") compared to Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 3, 1999 (the "First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000"). Net sales for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001 were approximately $102.6 million compared to approximately $102.4 million for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. Gross profits in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001 decreased to approximately $29.0 million, or 28.5% of net sales, compared to approximately $29.1 million, or 28.4% of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. Direct store expenses of approximately $17.4 million, or 16.8% of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001, was slightly lower than the approximately $17.6 million, or 17.1% of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001 increased to approximately $10.0 million, or 9.6% of net sales compared to $9.2 million, or 9.0% of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense was due to higher wages associated with the addition of new personnel, higher consulting and related expenses and higher communication expenses. Depreciation and amortization, which includes depreciation and amortization for the stores and the corporate facilities, but excludes the manufacturing facilities (which are included in cost of goods sold) was approximately $3.0 million, or 2.9 % of net sales for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001, compared to approximately $3.1 million, or 3.0% of net sales for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. Increases in depreciation expense due to new property additions were offset by assets becoming fully depreciated and accordingly not having any depreciation expense associated with them in the current period. Due to the reasons set forth above, the Company had an operating loss of approximately $1.4 million, or (0.8)% of net sales during the First Three-Quarters of 2001, compared to an operating loss of approximately $0.7 million, or (0.7) % of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. Interest expense increased to approximately $2.9 million, or 2.8% of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001, compared to approximately $1.8 million, or 1.7 % of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. The increase in interest expense was due to a higher interest rate being paid on debt, which arose from the Company's refinancing in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000. As a result of the refinancing, the Company's preferred stock and convertible debt were retired at substantial discounts. Other income decreased to approximately $0.8 million, or 0.7% of net sales during the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001, from approximately $1.6 million, or 1.5 % of net sales in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. This decrease was primarily due to the Company receiving, in the first quarter of fiscal 2000, approximately $500,000 from the sale of certain property rights related to the use of a billboard on one of the Company's properties. For the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001 and 2000 no income tax provision was necessary. A refund of taxes paid in Fiscal 2000 in the amount of approximately $100,000 was received during the Third Quarter of 2001. The Company has unrecognized net operating loss carry forwards for financial purposes of approximately $27.6 million as of the end of the First Three- Quarters of Fiscal 2001 that may be applied against future earnings. On March 16, 2000, the Company closed the sale of its distribution facility and repaid the remaining $2,458,237 outstanding on the facility's mortgage. The Company incurred an extraordinary loss of approximately $300,000 on the early repayment of the note relating to prepayment fees and the write-off of deferred financing costs. -11- As a result of the above, the Company had a net loss applicable to common shareholders for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001 of approximately $(3.7) million, or $(0.60) per common share - Basic, compared with net loss applicable to common shareholders of approximately $(1.0) million, or $(0.16) per common share - Basic, during the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's cash requirements are based upon its seasonal working capital needs and capital requirements for capitalized additions and improvements and expansions. As of November 1, 2000, the Company had current assets of approximately $11.9 million and current liabilities of approximately $10.1 million, resulting in a net working capital position of approximately $1.8 million. The Company had approximately $1.1 million, as of November 1, 2000, available under its revolving credit facility. Net cash provided by operating activities for the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001 was approximately $0.1 million. EBITDA, which is defined as earnings (excluding one time nonrecurring charges or income) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, decreased from approximately $3.8 million in the First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2000 to approximately $2.7 million in First Three-Quarters of Fiscal 2001. Management believes that EBITDA is a measurement commonly used by analysts and investors. Accordingly, this information has been presented to permit a more complete analysis; however, EBITDA as reported may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. Based on the terms of the Company's credit facility, management currently believes principal and interest payments in fiscal 2001 will be approximately $5.0 million. In addition, the Company currently plans to spend approximately $1.0 million on capital improvements. The Company's ability to fund its working capital and capital expenditure requirements, make interest payments and meet its other cash requirements depends, among other things, on the availability of internally generated funds and the continued availability of and compliance with its credit facilities. For example, pursuant to the terms of its credit facility with Back Bay Funding, LLC, as amended, the Company is required to have a minimum EBITDA of $4.9 million for Fiscal 2001. Management believes that internally generated funds and its available credit facilities will provide the Company with sufficient sources of funds to satisfy its anticipated cash requirements in fiscal 2001. However, such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: economic conditions, changes in consumer spending, decreases in sales, weather, competition, changes in the rate of inflation, potential sales by the Company of certain out-parcels and other assets, the inability to develop new stores as planned and other uncertainties that may occur from time to time. In the event of any significant reduction of internally generated funds, the Company may require funds from outside financing sources. In such event, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to obtain such funding as and when required or on acceptable terms. Cautionary Statement for Purposes of "Safe Harbor Provisions" of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements contained in this filing are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results, business strategy, plans for future business development activities, capital spending or financing sources, capital structure and the effects of regulation and competition, and are thus prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: economic conditions, changes in consumer spending, weather, competition, changes in the rate of -12- inflation, changes in state or federal legislation or regulation, the potential for delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market, inability to develop new stores as planned, acceptance of new stores, stability and availability of product costs, unavailability of anticipated financings, inability to consummate proposed transactions, interest rates, the availability of human resources and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk. Not Applicable. -13- PART II - OTHER INFORMATION -14- Item 1. Legal Proceedings From time to time the Company is involved in lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. Such lawsuits have not resulted in any material losses to date, and the Company does not believe that the outcome of any existing lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition. Item 2. Changes in Securities There been no material modification in the instruments defining the rights of shareholders during the First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2001. None of the rights evidenced by the shares of the Company's common stock have been materially limited or qualified by the issuance or modification of any other class of securities. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None Item 5. Other Information None Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K A. Exhibits: 10.1 First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated October 4, 2000, by and among Back Bay Capital Funding, LLC and the Company 10.2 Severance Agreement and General Release, dated October 6, 2000, by and between John D. Branch and the Company. B. Reports on Form 8-K During the third quarter of Fiscal 2001, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated October 9, 2000. Item 5. Other Events - On October 6, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing management changes. -15- SIGNATURES ---------- 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. HARRY'S FARMERS MARKET, INC. Dated: December 15, 2000 By: /s/ Harry A.Blazer ------------------ -------------------------------------------- Harry A. Blazer Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) Dated: December 15, 2000 By: /s/ Barbara Worrell ------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Barbara Worrell Director of Accounting (principal financial and accounting officer) -16-