FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly period ended July 31, 1998 ------------------------------ 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 0-18183 --------------------------------- G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 41-1590959 - -------------------------- ------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 345 West 37th Street, New York, New York 10018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code) (212) 629-8830 ----------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 XX No ----- ----- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of September 1, 1998. Common Stock, $.01 par value per share: 6,526,386 shares. Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No. Item 1. Financial Statements * Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - July 31, 1998 and January 31, 1998.............................3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - For the Three Months Ended July 31, 1998 and 1997.........................................4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - For the Six Months Ended July 31, 1998 and 1997.........................................5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the Six Months Ended July 31, 1998 and 1997.........................................6 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.................7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations...........................................................9 * The Balance Sheet at January 31, 1998 has been taken from the audited financial statements at that date. All other financial statements are unaudited. Part II OTHER INFORMATION Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Stockholders.....................13 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K....................................13 1. Amendment No. 2 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of June 24, 1998, by and among G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., the Banks signatory thereto and Fleet Bank, N.A., as Agent. 2. Amendment No. 3 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of July 31, 1998, by and among G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., the Banks signatory thereto and Fleet Bank, N.A., as Agent. -2- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) ASSETS JULY 31, JANUARY 31, 1998 1998 ---- ---- (unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 632 $ 5,842 Accounts receivable 35,989 12,664 Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts (2,275) (1,247) Inventories - net 41,981 20,232 Prepaid and refundable income taxes 1,905 - Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,555 1,758 ------- ------- Total current assets 79,787 39,249 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 3,720 3,431 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 3,125 3,125 OTHER ASSETS 1,207 941 ------- -------- $87,839 $46,746 ======= ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Notes payable $ 41,520 $ 3,478 Current maturities of obligations under capital leases 280 256 Income taxes payable - 973 Accounts payable 7,279 2,570 Accrued expenses 4,352 2,138 Accrued nonrecurring charges 596 538 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 54,027 9,953 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 606 806 MINORITY INTEREST - 301 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding in all periods Common stock - $.01 par value; authorized, 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 6,526,386 and 6,506,276 shares on July 31, 1998 and January 31, 1998, respectively 65 65 Additional paid-in capital 23,740 23,700 Retained earnings 9,401 11,921 ------- ------- 33,206 35,686 ------- ------- $87,839 $46,746 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. -3- G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, --------------------------- (Unaudited) 1998 1997 ----- --------- Net sales $35,742 $33,109 Cost of goods sold 26,343 22,143 ------- ------- Gross profit 9,399 10,966 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,732 6,497 -------- ------- Operating income 2,667 4,469 Interest and financing charges, net 659 506 -------- -------- Income before minority interest 2,008 3,963 and income taxes Minority interest in loss of joint venture (342) (113) --------- --------- Income before income taxes 2,350 4,076 Income taxes 940 1,632 --------- -------- Net income $ 1,410 $ 2,444 ========= ======== INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Basic: Net income per common share $ .22 $ .38 ========= ========= Weighted average number of shares outstanding 6,525,700 6,482,464 ========= ========= Diluted: Net income per common share $ .20 $ .35 ========= ========= Weighted average number of shares outstanding 7,074,267 7,077,113 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. -4- G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, ---------------------------- (Unaudited) 1998 1997 ----- -------- Net sales $40,692 $39,640 Cost of goods sold 31,591 28,212 ------- ------- Gross profit 9,101 11,428 Selling, general and administrative expenses 13,072 12,311 ------- ------- Operating loss (3,971) (883) Interest and financing charges, net 822 566 ------- ------- Loss before minority interest (4,793) (1,449) and income taxes Minority interest in loss of joint venture (593) (113) -------- -------- Loss before income taxes (4,200) (1,336) Income tax benefit (1,680) (532) --------- -------- Net loss $ (2,520) $ (804) ========= ======== LOSS PER COMMON SHARE: Basic and Diluted: Net loss per common share $ (.39) $ (.12) ========== ========== Weighted average number of shares outstanding 6,517,822 6,479,953 ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. -5- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and Subsidiaries CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, --------------------------------------- (Unaudited) 1998 1997 ------------ ---------- Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $ (2,520) $ (804) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities Depreciation and amortization 658 618 Minority Interest (593) (113) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (22,297) (15,987) Inventories (21,749) (15,634) Income taxes (2,878) (951) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 203 (297) Other assets (266) (67) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 6,965 2,955 Accrued nonrecurring charge (35) (33) Other long term liabilities 50 50 ---------- -------- Net cash used in operating activities (42,462) (30,263) ---------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (947) (311) Capital dispositions - 3 Investment in joint venture by minority partner 250 100 --------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (697) (208) --------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities Increase in notes payable, net 38,042 18,555 Payments for capital lease obligations (133) (248) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 40 23 ---------- --------- Net cash from financing activities 37,949 18,330 ---------- --------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,210) (12,141) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,842 13,067 ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 632 $ 926 ========== ========== Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for Interest $ 761 $ 415 Income taxes 1,252 442 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement. -6- G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1 - General Discussion The results for the six month period ended July 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the entire fiscal year. The accompanying financial statements included herein are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented have been reflected. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the 1998 presentation. During the quarter ended July 31, 1997, a newly formed subsidiary, BET Design Studio, LLC commenced operations. The Company owns 50.1% of the subsidiary, and accordingly consolidates its results from its startup date in May 1997. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company's Form 10K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended January 31, 1998. Note 2 - Inventories July 31, January 31, 1998 1998 ---- ---- (in thousands) Inventories consist of: Finished products $ 33,076 $ 14,137 Work-in-process 611 1 Raw materials 8,294 6,094 ------- ------- $41,981 $20,232 ======= ======= Note 3 - Income (Loss) Per Common Share As of January 31, 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." This statement establishes new standards for computing and presenting earnings per share ("EPS") and applies to entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock. This statement replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS. It requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the statement of operations for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations. This statement also requires a restatement of all prior period EPS data presented. Basic earnings per share amounts have been computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings per share amounts have been computed using the weighted average number of common shares and the dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year. All prior year amounts have been restated to conform to the new presentation. -7- Note 4 - Notes Payable The Company's loan agreement, which expires on May 31, 1999, was amended during the quarter ended July 31, 1998. The original agreement provided for a maximum line of credit that ranged from $40 million to $56 million at specific dates during the term. The amendments increased the maximum line of credit to amounts that range from $40 million to $63.5 million during the same loan term. The amended line of credit increased maximum direct borrowings from a range of $30 million to $44 million to a range of $30 million to $50 million. The balance of the credit line may be used for letters of credit. All amounts available for borrowing are subject to borrowing base formulas and overadvances specified in the agreement. Note 5 - Nonrecurring Charges Included in non-recurring charges recorded in December 1994 was approximately $2.0 million to sell or liquidate a factory located in Indonesia. During the year ended January 31, 1998, the Company applied approximately $1.6 million of the reserve as a reduction of the Indonesian property, plant and equipment, since the Company cannot assure any recoveries in connection with its disposition. In December 1997, the factory contracted to manufacture luggage, and as a result, the Company has since discontinued its plan to sell or liquidate the factory. However, due to the political and economic instability being experienced in Indonesia, management determined that the remaining nonrecurring balance with respect to its Indonesian assets should be maintained. The remaining nonrecurring balance of $438,000 relates to the reserve associated with the closure of the Company's domestic factory that was completed by January 31, 1995. Based on current estimates, management believes that existing accruals are adequate. Other long-term liabilities include $304,000 and $397,000 of nonrecurring charges at July 31, 1998 and January 31, 1998, respectively. The status of the provision at the end of the period was: Balance 1998 Balance January 31,1998 Activity July 31, 1998 --------------- -------- ------------- (in thousands) Closure of Domestic Facility $ 473 $ ( 35) $ 438 Uncertainty of Indonesian Assets 462 - 462 ----- ------- ------- $ 935 $ ( 35) $ 900 ====== ======== ======== Note 6 - Comprehensive Income As of February 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130). The adoption of this Statement had no impact on the Company's net income or stockholders' equity. This pronouncement sets forth requirements for disclosure of the Company's comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive items. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions in other events and circumstances unrelated to net income (e.g., foreign currency translation gains and losses). For the three and six month periods ended July 31, 1998 and 1997, other comprehensive income was not material. -8- Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q concerning the Company's business outlook or future economic performance; anticipated revenues, expenses or other financial items; product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matter, are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in such statements. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to, reliance on foreign manufacturers, the nature of the apparel industry, including changing consumer demand and tastes, seasonality, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on existing management, general economic conditions, as well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net sales for the three months ended July 31, 1998 were $35.7 million compared to $33.1 million for the same period last year. The increase in net sales during the quarter was primarily attributable to an increase in sales of licensed apparel ($7.5 million), partially offset by decreases in sales of non-licensed apparel ($5.2 million). For the six months ended July 31, 1998, net sales were $40.7 million compared to $39.6 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase in net sales in the six month period was also attributable to an increase in sales of licensed apparel ($8.2 million), partially offset by decreases in sales of non-licensed apparel ($7.2 million). It is the Company's strategy to increase the sales of licensed apparel as a percentage of net sales. Gross profit was $9.4 million for the three months ended July 31, 1998, compared to $11.0 million in the same period last year. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 26.3% for the three months ended July 31, 1998 compared to 33.1% for the same period last year. For the six month period ended July 31, 1998, gross profit was $9.1 million, or 22.4% of net sales, compared to $11.4 million, or 28.8%, of net sales for the same period last year. The reduction in gross profit as a percentage of net sales in both the three and six month periods primarily resulted from lower fee commission income with respect to Women's non-licensed apparel coupled with the sale of prior season merchandise at deep discounts in the non-licensed woven lines. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31, 1998 were $6.7 million compared to $6.5 million in the three months ended July 31, 1997. BET Design Studio, which commenced operations in May 1997, incurred expenses of $700,000 in the three months ended July 31, 1998, representing a $500,000 increase over the same period in the prior year. Excluding BET Design Studio expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses were 17.0% of net sales in the three months ended July 31, 1998 compared to 18.9% in the same period last year. -9- For the six month period ended July 31, 1998, selling, general and administrative expenses were $13.1 million compared to $12.3 million for the same period last year. BET Design Studio incurred expenses of $1.1 million in the six months ended July 31, 1998, an increase of $900,000 over the same period in the prior year. Excluding BET Design Studio expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses were 29.3% of net sales in the six months ended July 31, 1998 compared to 30.5% in the same period in the prior year. BET Design Studio expenses increased primarily in the areas of personnel and advertising, as staffing levels increased and advertising programs began. Excluding BET Design Studio expenses, the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six month periods ended July 31, 1998 was primarily attributable to savings in personnel costs. The BET Design Studio expenses allocable to the other shareholder (approximately one-half of these expenses) are reflected in "Minority interest in loss of joint venture". Interest expense and finance charges for the three months ended July 31, 1998 were $659,000 compared to $506,000 in the comparable period last year. For the six months ended July 31, 1998, interest expense was $822,000 compared to $566,000 in the same period in the prior year. The higher interest expense relates to increased borrowings as a result of purchasing increased amounts of raw materials at favorable prices, and higher finished goods inventory levels. Income taxes of $1.0 million reflect an effective tax rate of 40.0% for the three months ended July 31, 1998 compared to income taxes of $1.6 million (same effective tax rate) in the comparable period in the prior year. For the six months ended July 31, 1998, the income tax benefit of $1.7 million also reflects an effective tax rate of 40.0%, compared to an income tax benefit of $532,000 (same effective tax rate) in the same period last year. As a result of the foregoing, for the three months ended July 31, 1998 the Company had net income of $1.4 million, or $.20 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.4 million, or $.35 per diluted share, for the comparable period in the prior year. For the six months ended July 31, 1998, the Company had a net loss of $2.5 million, or $.39 per share, compared to a net loss of $904,000, or $.12 per share, for the same period in the prior year. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's loan agreement, which expires on May 31, 1999, was amended during the quarter ended July 31, 1998. The original agreement provided for a maximum line of credit that ranged from $40 million to $56 million at specific dates during the term. The amendments increased the maximum line of credit to amounts that range from $40 million to $63.5 million during the same loan term. The amended line of credit increased maximum direct borrowings from a range of $30 million to $44 million to a range of $30 million to $50 million. The balance of the credit line may be used for letters of credit. All amounts available for borrowing are subject to borrowing base formulas and overadvances specified in the agreement. Direct borrowings bear interest at the agent's prime rate (8.5% as of September 1, 1998) or LIBOR plus 250 basis points, at the election of the Company. All borrowings are collateralized by the assets of the Company. The loan agreement includes covenants that require the Company to maintain certain earnings and tangible net worth levels, and prohibits the payment of cash dividends. As of July 31, 1998, there were $39.2 million in direct borrowings and approximately $13.6 million of contingent liability under open letters of credit. The amount borrowed under the line of credit varies based upon the Company's seasonal requirements. -10- In February 1997, the Company formed a joint venture with Black Entertainment Television (BET) to provide a BET-branded clothing and accessory line. The joint venture agreement provides for the Company and BET each to make an initial capital contribution in the amount of $1.0 million. In addition, the agreement provides for the Company and BET each to make an additional capital contribution of up to $1.0 million. As of July 31, 1998, BET and the Company have each contributed $1.0 million to this joint venture. The joint venture has negotiated an asset-based credit facility with The CIT Group. To support the requirement for overadvances which occur when the available collateral is not sufficient to support the level of direct bank debt and letters of credit opened to pay for product, both partners have opened stand-by letters of credit in the amount of $750,000 under which The CIT Group is the beneficiary. As of July 31, 1998, there was $804,000 in direct debt outstanding under this CIT Group credit facility. The Company's wholly-owned Indonesian subsidiary has a line of credit with a bank which was partially supported by a $2.0 million stand-by letter of credit issued under the Company's loan agreement. On May 12, 1998, the Company paid down the $2.0 million stand-by letter of credit, reducing the factory's credit line to $1.5 million. As of July 31, 1998, the borrowing by the Indonesian subsidiary under its line of credit approximated $1.5 million. YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE The Company believes that advanced information processing is essential to maintaining its competitive position. The Company participates in the electronic data interchange program maintained by many of its larger customers, including Federated Department Stores, Wal-Mart, and Daytons. This program allows the Company to receive customer orders, provide advanced shipping notices, monitor store inventory and track orders on-line from the time such orders are placed through delivery. The Company is also able to notify certain of its customers' warehouses in advance as to shipments. The Company has a formal year 2000 compliance schedule that addresses the Company's IT systems. During the quarter ended July 31, 1998, the Company completed its upgrade of its accounting systems, to ensure proper processing of transactions relating to the year 2000 and beyond. In addition, the Company is currently evaluating its other management information systems, such as manufacturing and distribution system, microcomputers, telephones and fax machines, and have set forth plans to upgrade, modify or replace such equipment. The Company continues to evaluate appropriate courses of corrective actions, including replacement of certain systems. The Company expects to complete this process and be year 2000 compliant by mid 1999. The Company does not expect the costs associated with ensuring year 2000 compliance to have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations. All costs associated with year 2000 compliance are being funded with cash flow generated from operations and are being expensed as incurred. The Company currently estimates that it will need to expend approximately $200,000 to $300,000 to complete its year 2000 compliance. The Company expects these amounts to be funded with cash flow generated from operations. The Company has taken steps to determine if its major customers and suppliers are year 2000 compliant and is in process of establishing a contingency plan in the event that these suppliers and vendors are not year 2000 compliant. The Company has requested written confirmation from its customers and suppliers as to their year 2000 compliance status. -11- Although the Company believes that the information systems of its major customers and vendors (insofar as they relate to the Company's business) comply with year 2000 requirements, there can be no assurance that the year 2000 issue will not affect the information systems of such customers and vendors as they relate to the Company's business, or that any such impact on such customers' and vendors/ information systems would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Segment Information In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," which will be effective with the Company's financial statements for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1999. This statement establishes standards for reporting information about segments in annual and interim financial statements. This statement introduces a new model for segment reporting, called the "management approach." The management approach is based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a Company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure and management structure. The Company does not believe that this statement will have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. -12- ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF STOCKHOLDERS (a) The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 18, 1998 (the "Annual Meeting"). (b) The following matters were voted upon and approved by the Company's stockholders at the Annual Meeting: (i) The election of nine directors to serve for the ensuing year. The following nominees were elected as directors of the Company (with the Company's stockholders having voted as set forth below): ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- NOMINEE VOTES FOR WITHHELD AUTHORITY TO VOTE ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Morris Goldfarb 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Aron Goldfarb 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Lyle Berman 6,239,545 2,960 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Thomas J. Brosig 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Alan Feller 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Carl Katz 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Willem van Bokhorst 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- Sigmund Weiss 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- George J.Winchell 6,239,650 2,855 ----------------- ---------- --------------------------- (ii) The ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent certified public accountants for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1999. The Company's stockholders voted as follows: FOR: 6,240,000 AGAINST: 1,005 ABSTENTIONS: 1,500 BROKER NON-VOTES: 0 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 1. Amendment No. 2 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of June 24, 1998, by and among G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., the Bank's signatory thereto and Fleet Bank, N.A., as Agent. 2. Amendment No. 3 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of July 31, 1998, by and among G-III Leather Fashions, Inc., the Bank's signatory thereto and Fleet Bank, N.A., as Agent. -13- 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. G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. (Registrant) Date: September 14, 1998 By: /s/ Morris Goldfarb --------------------- Morris Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer Date: September 14, 1998 By: /s/ Wayne S. Miller ---------------------- Wayne S. Miller Chief Financial Officer -14-