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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO .
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-10024
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BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 36-0767530
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10020
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (212) 332-8400
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common stock, par value $1.00 per share New York Stock Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendments to
this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant as of March 26, 2001 was $116,970,986 (based on the closing sale
price of $20.25 on March 26, 2001 as reported by the New York Stock
Exchange -- Composite Transactions). For this computation, the registrant has
excluded the market value of all shares of its common stock reported as
beneficially owned by named executive officers and directors of the registrant;
such exclusion shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such
person is an "affiliate" of the registrant.
At March 26, 2001, 6,518,665 shares of BKF Capital Group, Inc. common
stock, par value $1.00 per share, were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Part III of this Form 10-K incorporates by reference portions of the
registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2001 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on May 24, 2001, which will be filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of its fiscal year ended
December 31, 2000 pursuant to Regulation 14A.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION
BKF Capital Group, Inc. (formerly Baker, Fentress & Company) ("BKF")
operated previously as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Pursuant to a Plan for
Distribution of Assets adopted on August 19, 1999, BKF sold substantially all of
its investment securities and distributed the cash proceeds, along with shares
of Consolidated-Tomoka Land Company, to its stockholders. These distributions
were completed by January 7, 2000. On April 18, 2000, BKF received a
deregistration order from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which
completed BKF's transformation from an investment company to an operating
company.
BKF now operates entirely through John A. Levin & Co., Inc. ("John A. Levin
& Co."), an asset management business acquired by BKF in June 1996, and its
related companies. As part of the acquisition, BKF formed Levin Management Co.,
Inc. ("Levin Management") to provide administrative and management services to
John A. Levin & Co. and its related companies. Levin Management and all its
subsidiaries are referred to collectively herein as "Levco". John A. Levin & Co.
owns 100% of LEVCO Securities, Inc. ("LEVCO Securities"), a registered
broker-dealer, and Levco GP, Inc. ("Levco GP"), which is the general partner of
several investment partnerships managed by Levco, which are referred to as the
"Levco Partnerships."
BKF was incorporated in Delaware in 1954. Its executive offices are located
at One Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10020. Its telephone number is
(212) 332-8400, and its website address is www.bkfcapital.com.
[BKF Capital Group Flow Chart]
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Levco is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act
of 1940 that specializes in managing equity portfolios for institutional and
individual investors primarily in the United States. Most accounts are managed
pursuant to a large cap value strategy. Levco also offers an event-driven
alternative investment product and other more specialized investment programs.
As of December 31, 2000, assets under management were approximately $11.5
billion.
Through Levco GP, Levco acts as the general partner of a number of private
investment partnerships and, through John A. Levin & Co., serves as an adviser
to private investment vehicles organized outside the United States. For managing
these vehicles, John A. Levin & Co. and Levco GP are entitled to receive both a
fixed management fee based on a percentage of the assets managed and a share of
the net profits of the investment vehicles.
In July 1996, Levco began participating in its first wrap fee program with
a major financial institution. Since then, it has joined other such programs. In
wrap fee programs, clients pay the sponsoring broker an asset-based fee that
covers brokerage commissions, advisory services, custodial fees and other
reporting and
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administrative services. Investors are able to select Levco from among a limited
number of managers participating in the program, and Levco receives a portion of
the wrap fee paid by the clients who select Levco to manage their accounts
through the program.
LEVCO Securities clears trades through Correspondent Services Corporation,
a UBS/PaineWebber affiliated company, on a fully-disclosed basis. Generally,
LEVCO Securities' clients are advisory clients of John A. Levin & Co., and the
trades executed through LEVCO Securities are generally placed by John A. Levin &
Co. in its capacity as investment adviser.
The following chart shows the breakdown of Levco's total assets under
management as of December 31, 2000 by account type:
[Levco's Total Assets]
Institutional Accounts. As of December 31, 2000, institutional accounts
represented 37.9% of Levco's total assets under management, with a total market
value of approximately $4.34 billion. As of such date, Levco served as
investment adviser to more than 140 separate institutional accounts. The average
institutional account value at December 31, 2000 was approximately $30.7
million.
Wrap Fee Accounts. With approximately $3.0 billion of managed assets as of
December 31, 2000, wrap fee accounts represented 25.8% of Levco's total assets
under management. As of December 31, 2000, Levco had approximately 12,400 wrap
fee accounts, the average value of which was approximately $240,000.
Individual Accounts. Levco also manages accounts for individuals, which
comprised approximately 19.1% of Levco's total assets under management as of
December 31, 2000, with a total market value of $2.2 billion. As of December 31,
2000, Levco's individual client base represented more than 500 accounts, the
average value of which was approximately $4.4 million.
Investment Companies. As of December 31, 2000, registered investment
companies represented 6.1% of Levco's total assets under management, with a
total market value of $705 million. Currently, Levco serves as investment
adviser or subadviser to five registered investment funds: Levco Equity Value
Fund, Vanguard Equity Income Fund, MainStay Research Value Fund, the Large
Company Stock Value Fund in the Charter Funds Series of the CIGNA Funds Group
and the CIF Core Equity Fund of the Commonfund Institutional Funds.
Private Investment Funds. As of December 31, 2000, proprietary
unregistered investment funds, with a total market value of $202 million
(excluding the event-driven vehicles), represented approximately 1.8% of Levco's
total assets under management.
Event-Driven Accounts. As of December 31, 2000, event-driven accounts,
with a total market value of $1.1 billion, represented 9.3% of Levco's total
assets under management. These accounts invest in event-driven situations, such
as merger arbitrage or distressed companies.
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The table below shows the assets under management of Levco at the dates
indicated:
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
AT DECEMBER 31
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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(IN MILLIONS)
ADVISORY ACCOUNTS
Institutional and Individual
Accounts............................ $ 7,260 $6,251 $6,569 $6,220 $5,627 $5,037 $3,505
BKF Assets Managed by Levco(a)........ -- -- 505 491 470 -- --
Wrap Fee Accounts..................... 2,975 1,450 757 351 45 0 0
Private Investment Funds.............. 202 101 127 158 224 221 190
Event-Driven Accounts................. 1,071 642 355 139 123 129 120
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Total............................ $11,508 $8,444 $8,313 $7,359 $6,489 $5,387 $3,815
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(a) The BKF portfolio managed by Levco was liquidated during the period between
August 19, 1999 and December 31, 1999.
Levco's assets under management have increased over each of the periods
indicated. This growth has been generated by maintaining a relatively stable
client base, attracting new clients and entering the wrap fee business, as well
as through market appreciation of assets under management. Levco's wrap fee
business has attracted net "new business" in each year since its inception in
1996 -- meaning that the assets under management of new clients and additional
contributions of assets by existing clients have exceeded withdrawals of assets
by clients. In 1997 and 1998, Levco's institutional and individual separate
account business grew overall, although the level of redemptions from separate
account clients was higher than the amount of new assets Levco obtained. In
these years, increases in assets from market appreciation more than offset the
net withdrawals. In 1999, the separate account business experienced a decline,
as increases in assets from market appreciation could not fully offset net
withdrawals. In 2000, the separate account business grew primarily as the result
of market appreciation, but also experienced net contributions.
DISTRIBUTION
Levco employs eighteen marketing and client service professionals dedicated
to attracting and retaining clients. The field force includes four regional
marketing directors focused on attracting assets through wrap fee programs and
from smaller institutional accounts and two institutional salespeople. In
addition, Levco has a client servicing team of eight employees and an
information resources group of four employees. These groups are responsible for
communications with clients, consultants and financial intermediaries, as well
as for the production of marketing materials. Senior investment professionals
assist in the marketing effort by taking part in client presentations or
meetings.
Levco also has solicitation arrangements with third parties whereby such
third parties, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, solicit
clients for Levco investment products and are compensated by Levco for such
services.
For the large cap value product, distribution efforts are focused mainly in
the United States. For the event driven product and alternative investment
strategies generally, extensive marketing efforts are directed towards U.S. and
non-U.S. clients.
PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Success in the investment management industry depends in large part on an
investment advisor's performance. Shown below is historical information relating
to the performance of accounts managed by Levco in its large cap value style as
compared to the Russell 1000 Value Index and the S&P 500 Index. The Russell 1000
Value Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 1000
Index (which
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include the 1,000 largest U.S. companies based on market capitalization) with
lower price/book ratios and lower forecasted growth rates. The S&P 500 Index is
a broad-based, unmanaged market-weighted index of 500 U.S. companies.
COMPARISON OF ANNUAL RETURNS
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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Levco Composite (net).............. 15.40% 16.79% 15.87% 23.00% 21.02% 32.95% 0.37% 13.82% 14.08%
Russell 1000 Value Index........... 7.01 7.35 15.63 35.18 21.64 38.36 (1.98) 18.07 13.58
S&P 500 Index...................... (9.10) 21.04 28.58 33.36 22.96 37.58 1.30 10.06 7.62
JANUARY 1, 1986 TO
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 DECEMBER 31, 2000
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Levco Composite (net).............. 25.36% (3.40)% 29.21% 22.52% 12.88% 15.23% 772.54%
Russell 1000 Value Index........... 24.55 (8.08) 25.19 23.16 .05 19.98 604.74
S&P 500 Index...................... 30.45 (3.14) 31.65 16.57 5.22 18.70 681.28
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
NOTES TO COMPARISON OF ANNUAL RETURNS
Basis of Presentation: The investment performance results for the Levco
composite for the years 1986 through 1999 were examined by independent public
accountants. The performance for the year 2000 has not been examined.
The investment performance results have been prepared in compliance with
the Association for Investment Management and Research ("AIMR") Performance
Presentation Standards from January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1999. The full
period is not in compliance because for periods prior to January 1, 1993
size-weighted composite returns were calculated using end-of-period market
values. AIMR has not been involved with the preparation or review of this
report.
Managed Accounts: Levco's composite includes all fee paying accounts
managed on a fully discretionary basis, including taxable and tax-exempt
accounts, except (1) accounts managed for immediate family of employees, (2)
accounts with assets under $1,000,000, (3) one account for which only the equity
portion of the portfolio is managed, (4) accounts for pooled vehicles and
similarly managed accounts utilizing investment strategies different from the
strategy utilized by the accounts included in the composite, and (5) accounts
managed under a broker-sponsored wrap-fee program.
Calculation of Performance: For the period from January 1, 1986 through
December 31, 1989, the results reflect the deduction of a 1% annual investment
management fee, payable quarterly at a rate of 0.25% of ending market value.
This is the maximum investment management fee charged by Levco. These results do
not reflect actual fees charged. For the periods beginning January 1, 1990, the
net results reflect the deduction of the actual dollar-weighted fee rate paid by
all accounts in the composite. Levco has calculated the dollar-weighted rate by
dividing the quarterly investment management fees paid by the accounts in the
composite by the total composite asset value. This dollar-weighted fee rate also
included the performance fees paid by certain accounts. Inclusion of the
performance based fee does not materially affect the dollar-weighted fee rate.
CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS
Levco enters into investment advisory and management agreements with, or
for the benefit of, each of its clients. Levco bases its management fees, other
than incentive allocations from the Levco Partnerships, performance-based fees
and certain fixed dollar amount arrangements (generally with family members of
employees) on a percentage of assets under management and scales these fees
according to the size of each account. Generally, either party may terminate
these agreements at any time upon written notice. In cases in which Levco serves
as an adviser or sub-adviser for a mutual fund client, the mutual fund client or
the investment adviser generally may terminate the relevant sub-advisory
agreement on relatively short notice.
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In connection with Levco's activities as a broker-dealer, Levco maintains a
contractual relationship with Correspondent Services Corp. ("CSC"), a
UBS/PaineWebber affiliated company, for clearance services. The agreement is a
standard clearing agreement that either party may terminate upon 60 days prior
written notice, or immediately for cause. The agreement assigns account
supervisory responsibility to Levco and grants CSC the authority to execute and
report securities transactions for Levco's clients.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2000, Levco employed 87 people, including 23 investment
professionals, of whom nine were primarily portfolio managers, 10 were primarily
securities analysts and four were traders or trading associates. The senior
investment professionals have an average of eight years at Levco.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
BKF seeks to capitalize on the strength of its long-term performance record
and its experienced investment and professional staff to increase its assets
under management. Its business strategy contains the following key elements:
Attracting and Retaining Experienced Professionals. As an investment
management firm focused on active portfolio management, fundamental research and
superior client service, BKF's goal is to attract and retain the talent
necessary to implement Levco's investment strategies and service its clients.
Each of the other elements of BKF's business strategy is highly dependent on
attracting and retaining qualified personnel. The equity awards made to
employees in 2000 (see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations") gave employees a stake in the success of
BKF, and the implementation of an ongoing equity award program is one of BKF's
key objectives.
Increasing Marketing for Institutional Separate Accounts. The major part
of Levco's institutional separate account business has been developed without
the benefit of a sales force in the field dedicated to the solicitation of
institutional separate accounts. Levco intends to increase its presence in the
institutional separate account marketplace through the addition of marketing and
client service personnel and increasing its level of contact with pension plan
sponsors, corporations, industry consultants and financial intermediaries.
Increasing Distribution Through Financial Intermediaries. Clients obtained
through wrap fee programs have made a significant contribution to assets under
management since Levco joined its first wrap fee program in 1996. Levco is also
managing a significant amount of assets for mutual funds and through a 401(k)
platform sponsored by a major insurance company. Levco intends to devote
sufficient resources to maintain its existing relationships with financial
intermediaries and to develop new relationships with major financial
institutions.
Developing Complementary Value Strategies. In 2000, Levco hired a senior
portfolio manager to develop a small cap equity value product. This senior
portfolio manager is also playing a leadership role in the development of a
small/mid cap equity value product which utilizes the resources of the entire
team of investment professionals committed to the large cap value product. Levco
believes that the development of these products will make it more attractive to
existing and potential clients by enabling it to offer a wider range of products
in the value equity area.
Increasing Capacity of Alternative Investment Strategies. The event driven
product has significantly increased its assets under management over the past
three years and, since it receives incentive fees, BKF has seen the product's
revenues increase significantly. Alternative investment strategies, however,
face capacity constraints. Levco is seeking to increase its ability to manage
assets in alternative investment strategies through the addition of skilled
investment personnel, increased marketing of existing alternative investment
strategies that have significant unused capacity, and the development of new
alternative investment products.
COMPETITION
Levco competes with investment management firms, mutual fund complexes,
insurance companies, banks, brokerage firms and other financial institutions
that offer products that are similar to, or are alternatives
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to, those offered by Levco. Many of the investment management firms with which
Levco competes are subsidiaries of larger financial institutions or are
significantly larger in terms of assets under management or revenues. Levco has
historically competed on the basis of its long-term investment record and the
quality of its personnel, investment process and level of client service. In
order to stay competitive, Levco will need to increase its assets under
management and revenues so that it can attract and retain quality personnel and
devote the required resources to its distribution efforts.
REGULATION
Virtually all aspects of Levco's business are subject to various federal
and state laws and regulations. Levco is registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Investment
Advisers Act imposes numerous obligations on registered investment advisers,
including fiduciary, record keeping, operational and disclosure obligations.
John A. Levin & Co. is also registered with the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission as a commodity trading advisor and a commodity pool operator and
Levco GP is registered with that agency as a commodity pool operator. John A.
Levin & Co. and Levco GP are members of the National Futures Association. LEVCO
Securities is registered as a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. and is
a member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. In addition, Levco is
subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and its
regulations insofar as it is a "fiduciary" with respect to certain clients.
The regulations to which Levco is subject are primarily designed to protect
investment advisory clients, and the agencies implementing such regulations have
broad administrative powers, including the power to limit, restrict or even
prohibit entities from carrying on their business in the event of a failure to
comply. Possible sanctions for significant failures include the suspension of
individual employees, limitations on engaging in certain lines of business for
specified periods of time, revocation of investment adviser, broker-dealer or
other registrations, censures and fines.
RISK FACTORS
In addition to the risks referred to elsewhere in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, the following risks, among others, sometimes have affected, and in
the future could affect BKF's business, financial condition or results of
operations. The risks described below are not the only ones facing BKF.
Additional risks not presently known to BKF or that BKF currently deems
immaterial may also impact its business.
Levco is dependent on key personnel
Levco is dependent on the efforts of its senior investment and business
professionals. In particular, Levco is dependent on the efforts of Mr. John A.
Levin, the chairman and chief executive officer of BKF. The loss of Mr. Levin's
services could have a material adverse effect on Levco because it could
jeopardize its relationships with its clients and result in the loss of those
accounts. The term of Mr. Levin's employment agreement with BKF and Levin
Management ends on June 28, 2001. Although Mr. Levin has not indicated that he
will leave BKF, there can be no assurance that Mr. Levin will remain at BKF or
that he will continue to work in his current capacity. Similarly, Mr. Frank F.
Rango and Mr. Henry L. Levin are responsible for the management of the event
driven product, and the loss of their services could jeopardize relationships
with clients purchasing this product and result in the loss of assets managed
pursuant to the strategy. Mr. Rango and Mr. Henry Levin are not parties to any
employment agreement with BKF or Levco.
Levco's future success depends on its ability to retain and attract
qualified personnel to conduct its investment management business. The market
for qualified portfolio managers is highly competitive and has grown more so in
recent years as the entire industry has experienced growth. To the extent that
Levco further diversifies its products and strategies, Levco anticipates that it
will need to add portfolio managers and investment analysts. No assurance can be
given that Levco will succeed in its efforts to recruit and retain the required
personnel. The loss of key personnel or the inability to recruit and retain
qualified portfolio managers and marketing personnel could have a material
adverse effect on Levco's business.
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In December 1998, BKF adopted an incentive compensation plan to give Levco
the ability to attract and retain talented professionals with equity-based and
cash compensation. In 2000, grants of restricted stock units and options were
made under the plan to certain investment personnel and key executives. If the
price of BKF common stock decreases, no assurance can be given that the
equity-based compensation will serve its purpose to attract and retain talented
professionals.
A decline in the performance of the securities markets could have an adverse
effect on Levco's revenues
Levco's operations are affected by many economic factors, including the
performance of the securities markets. During recent years, unusually favorable
and sustained performance of the U.S. securities markets, and the U.S. equity
market in particular, has attracted substantial inflows of new investments in
these markets and has contributed to significant market appreciation. This has
led to an increase in Levco's assets under management and revenues. More
recently, the securities markets have experienced significant volatility.
Declines in the securities markets, in general, and the equity markets, in
particular, would likely reduce Levco's assets under management and consequently
reduce its revenues. In addition, any continuing decline in the equity markets,
failure of these markets to sustain their prior rates of growth, or continued
volatility in these markets could result in investors withdrawing from the
equity markets or decreasing their rate of investment, either of which would
likely adversely affect Levco. Levco's rates of growth in assets under
management and revenues have varied from year to year, and there can be no
assurance that the growth rates sustained in the past will continue. Levco is
generally a "value" manager, meaning that its primary investment strategy is to
invest in stocks it believes are relatively undervalued. A general decline in
the performance of value securities could have an adverse effect on Levco's
revenues. Levco also offers an event-driven product. The failure to implement
the event driven strategy in an efficient manner could likewise impact Levco's
revenues.
Poor investment performance could adversely affect Levco's financial condition
Success in the investment management industry depends largely on investment
performance. Good performance generally stimulates sales of services and
investment products and tends to keep withdrawals and redemptions low. This
generates higher management fees, which are based on the amount of assets under
management and sometimes on investment performance. If Levco experiences poor
performance, this will likely result in decreased sales, decreased assets under
management and the loss of accounts, with corresponding decreases in revenue.
Success in the investment management industry also depends on the ability
of an investment manager, and third parties with whom the investment manager
contracts, to successfully perform administrative, back-office and trade
execution functions. A failure by Levco or a third party contracted by Levco to
perform such functions could adversely impact Levco's revenues.
The loss of significant customers could adversely affect Levco's revenues
As of December 31, 2000, Levco had approximately 350 customers (counting as
single customers each wrap fee program and excluding proprietary pooled
investment vehicles), of which the ten largest generated approximately $21.2
million of revenues for Levco in 2000 (including incentive fees or allocations),
or approximately 27.5% of BKF's total revenues. The loss of any of these
customers could have a material adverse effect on BKF's revenues.
A decrease in Levco's management fees, the cancellation of investment
management agreements or poor investment performance by the private investment
vehicles could adversely affect Levco's profits
Management Fees. Some segments of the investment management industry have
experienced a trend toward lower management fees. Levco must maintain a level of
investment returns and service that is acceptable to clients given the fees they
pay. No assurance can be given that Levco will be able to maintain its current
fee structure or client base. Reduction of the fees for new or existing clients
could have a material adverse impact on Levco's profits.
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Cancellation of Investment Management Agreements. It is expected that
Levco will derive almost all of its revenue from investment management
agreements. For investment companies, a majority of the disinterested members of
each fund's board must approve these agreements at least annually and the
agreements are terminable without penalty on 60 days' notice. The agreements
with Levco's separately-managed account clients generally are terminable by the
client without penalty and with little or no notice. Any failure to renew, or
termination of, a significant number of these agreements could have a material
adverse effect on Levco.
Poor Investment Performance of the Private Investment Vehicles. BKF
derives revenue from incentive fees and general partner incentive allocations
earned with respect to its proprietary unregistered investment funds. Good
performance by these funds generates higher incentive fees and incentive
allocations because those fees and allocations are based on the performance of
the assets under management. On the other hand, relatively poor performance will
result in lower or no incentive fees or allocations, and will tend to lead to
decreased assets under management and the loss of accounts, with corresponding
decreases in revenue.
Levco is subject to competition in the investment management business
The investment management business is highly competitive. Levco competes
with a large number of domestic and foreign investment management firms,
commercial banks, insurance companies, broker-dealers and other firms offering
comparable investment services. Many of the financial services companies with
which Levco competes have greater resources and assets under management than
Levco does and offer a broader array of investment products and services.
BKF believes that the most important factors affecting Levco's ability to
attract and retain clients are the abilities, performance records and
reputations of its portfolio managers, the ability to hire and retain key
investment personnel, the attractiveness of investment strategies to potential
investors and competitive fees and investor service. Levco's ability to increase
and retain client assets could be adversely affected if client accounts
underperform client expectations or if key investment personnel leave Levco.
Levco's ability to compete with other investment management firms also depends,
in part, on the relative attractiveness of its investment philosophies and
methods under prevailing market conditions. The absence of significant barriers
to entry by new investment management firms in the institutional managed
accounts business increases competitive pressure.
Levco is dependent on information systems
Levco is highly dependent on information systems and technology and
depends, to a great extent, on third parties who are responsible for managing,
maintaining and updating these systems. No assurance can be given that Levco's
current systems will continue to be able to accommodate its growth or that the
costs of its outsourcing arrangements will not increase. The failure to
accommodate growth or an increase in costs could have an adverse effect on
Levco.
Conflicts of interest may arise and adversely affect Levco
From time to time, Levco's officers, directors and employees may own
securities which one or more of its clients also own. Although Levco maintains
internal policies regarding individual investments by its officers, directors
and employees which require them to report securities transactions and restrict
certain transactions so as to minimize possible conflicts of interest, possible
conflicts of interest may arise that could have an adverse effect on Levco.
Government regulations may adversely affect Levco's business
Virtually all aspects of Levco's business are subject to various federal
and state laws and regulations. See "Item 1. Business -- Regulation." Levco is
subject to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and is subject to the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and its regulations insofar as it is a
"fiduciary" with respect to certain clients. John A. Levin & Co. is registered
with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity trading advisor and
a commodity pool operator, and Levco GP is registered with that agency as a
commodity pool operator. John A. Levin & Co. and Levco GP are members of the
National Futures
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Association. LEVCO Securities is registered as a broker-dealer under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. and is a member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking
Board.
If Levco fails to comply with these laws and regulations, these agencies
may impose sanctions, including the suspension of individual employees,
limitations on business activities for specified periods of time, revocation of
registration, and other censures and fines. Changes in these laws or regulations
could adversely affect Levco's profitability and operations.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including
statements under "Item 1. Business" and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," that are not
historical facts, including, most importantly, those statements preceded by,
followed by, or that include the words "may," "believe," "expects,"
"anticipates," or the negation thereof, or similar expressions constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For those statements, BFK claims the protection
of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements are based on
BFK's current expectations and are susceptible to a number of risks,
uncertainties and other factors, and BFK's actual results, performance and
achievements may differ materially from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such
factors include the following: competition; the existence or absence of adverse
publicity; changes in business strategy; quality of management; availability,
terms and deployment of capital; business abilities and judgment of personnel;
availability of qualified personnel; labor and employee benefit costs; changes
in, or failure to comply with, government regulations; the costs and other
effects of legal and administrative proceedings; and other risks and
uncertainties referred to in this document and in BFK's other current and
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are
difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond BFK's
control. BFK will not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to
publicly release the result of any revisions, which may be made to any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated
events. In addition, it is BFK's policy generally not to make any specific
projections as to future earnings, and BFK does not endorse any projections
regarding future performance that may be made by third parties.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
BFK's executive offices are located at One Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New
York. BFK's offices currently encompass 33,000 square feet and are governed by a
lease, which expires January 31, 2008. BFK expects to occupy an additional
20,231 square feet under this lease and at this location commencing July 1, 2001
and to extend the term of the lease through September 30, 2011. The majority of
BFK's operations are conducted at this location, and BKF believes that these
facilities are adequate for their current and anticipated levels of operation.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Neither BKF nor Levco is currently involved in any legal proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of BKF's security holders during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS
MATTERS
BKF's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under
the symbol "BKF". At the close of business of March 26, 2001, there were 222
stockholders of record of BKF's common stock.
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low
reported sale prices per share for the common stock as reported on the NYSE:
STOCK PRICE RANGES
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HIGH LOW
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First quarter 2000(a)....................................... 14.44 10.00
Second quarter 2000......................................... 15.88 11.88
Third quarter 2000.......................................... 23.31 15.56
Fourth quarter 2000......................................... 19.38 16.00
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(a) The public market for BKF's common stock prior to January 7, 2000 was based
on BKF's net assets and operations as a closed-end investment company. For
this reason, the stock prices before and after January 7, 2000 are not
comparable. The high and low stock prices in 1999 (adjusted to reflect the 1
for 6 reverse stock split effected on January 7, 2000) were as follows:
first quarter -- 94.50 high, 86.63 low; second quarter -- 121.13 high, 87.75
low; third quarter -- 121.50, 82.13 low; fourth quarter -- 86.63 high, 82.13
low.
DIVIDENDS
BKF has not declared any dividends since the completion of the plan of
distribution of assets on January 7, 2000. On such date, BKF paid a cash
distribution of $73.80 per share (adjusted to reflect the 1 for 6 reverse stock
split effected on January 7, 2000). This amount includes the cash proceeds from
the sale of investment securities pursuant to the Plan for Distribution of
Assets. In 1999, BKF paid aggregate cash dividends in the amount of $25.80 per
share (adjusted to reflect the 1 for 6 reverse stock split effected on January
7, 2000). Such dividend payments reflected the distribution of the net income
and gains realized by BKF as a registered investment company.
As an operating business, BKF intends to retain future earnings, if any,
for the development of its business, and it is not anticipated that the board of
directors will declare or pay any dividends on the common stock in the
foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of dividends by BKF is in the
discretion of the board of directors. BKF is a holding company, and its ability
to pay dividends is subject to the ability of its subsidiaries to provide cash.
The board of directors will determine future dividend policy based on the
results of operations, financial conditions, capital requirements and other
circumstances.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected financial data has been derived in part from BKF's unaudited
consolidated pro forma statements of income and should be read in conjunction
with such statements and Management's Discussion
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and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. All amounts are
in millions, excluding share and per share data.
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996(3)
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REVENUES:
Investments Management Fees (IMF):
Advisory.................................. $ 30.8 $ 29.8 $ 30.8 $ 31.9 $ 28.4
Wrap Accounts............................. 10.3 5.2 3.6 1.2 --
Event-Driven.............................. 4.5 2.0 0.3 -- --
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Total IMF Fees....................... 45.6 37.0 34.7 33.1 28.4
Incentive Fees and Allocations............ 29.7 10.3 4.7 2.9 3.7
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Total Fees........................... 75.3 47.3 39.2 36.0 32.1
Other..................................... 1.7 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.3
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Total Revenues....................... 77.0 48.7 40.7 37.6 33.4
EXPENSES:
Employee Compensation and Benefits........ 57.4 26.3 22.0 18.2 13.6
Non-Compensation Expenses................. 11.7 8.8 7.1 5.5 5.5
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Total Expenses....................... 69.1 35.1 29.1 23.7 19.1
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Income before interest,taxes and
amortization............................ 7.9 13.6 11.6 13.9 14.3
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Net realized and unrealized loss on
investments............................. (0.2)
Interest income........................... 1.4 0.4 0.3 0.2
Interest expense.......................... 0.1 -- -- -- --
Amortization of intangibles(2)............ 7.6 11.9 11.9 18.0 7.7
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Income (loss) before taxes................ 1.4 2.1 0.0 (3.9) 6.6
Income tax expense (benefit).............. (0.7) 6.5 5.3 6.5 7.2
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Income before cumulative effect of
accounting change....................... 2.1 (4.4) (5.3) (10.4) (0.6)
Cumulative effect of accounting change.... 53.4 -- -- -- --
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Net (loss)................................ $ (51.3) $ (4.4) $ (5.3) $ (10.4) $ (0.6)
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PER SHARE DATA:
Basic:
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
accounting change....................... $ 0.32 $ (0.67) $ (0.81) $ (1.59) $ (0.09)
Cumulative effect of accounting change.... (8.21) -- -- -- --
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Net (loss)................................ $ (7.89) $ (0.67) $ (0.81) $ (1.59) $ (0.09)
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Diluted:
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
accounting change....................... $ 0.32 $ (0.67) $ (0.81) $ (1.59) $ (0.09)
Cumulative effect of accounting change.... (8.15)
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Net (loss)................................ $ (7.83) $ (0.67) $ (0.81) $ (1.59) $ (0.09)
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Proforma basic shares outstanding(1)...... 6,504,890 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852
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Proforma diluted shares outstanding....... 6,549,889 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852
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(1) Gives effect for reverse stock split of 1 for 6 effectuated January 7, 2000.
Assumes same amount of shares were issued throughout period.
(2) 1997 amortization includes a write-off of $4.6 of an employment contract for
termination of an employee.
(3) The information shown for 1996 includes the period before BKF's acquisition
of Levco on June 28, 1996. The compensation for 1996 has been adjusted to
reflect the agreed-upon revenue split pursuant to the bonus plan approved by
stockholders.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
BKF operates entirely through Levco, an investment adviser registered with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that was acquired by BKF in June
1996. Levco specializes in managing equity portfolios for institutional and
individual investors primarily in the United States. Most accounts are managed
pursuant to a large cap value strategy; Levco also offers an event-driven
product as well as other more specialized investment programs.
Levco acts as the general partner of a number of investment partnerships
and also acts as an adviser to private investment vehicles organized outside the
United States.
With respect to accounts managed pursuant to its large cap value strategy,
Levco generally receives advisory fees based on a percentage of the market value
of assets under management, including market appreciation or depreciation and
client contributions and withdrawals. With respect to private investment
vehicles and separate accounts managed pursuant to similar strategies, Levco is
generally entitled to receive both a fixed management fee based on a percentage
of the assets under management and a share of net profits.
Levco obtains some of its clients for its large cap value product through
wrap fee programs sponsored by major financial services companies. In these
programs, clients pay the sponsoring broker an asset-based fee that covers
brokerage commissions, advisory services, custodial fees, and other reporting
and administrative services. Investors are able to select Levco from among a
limited number of managers participating in the program, and Levco receives a
portion of the wrap fee paid by the clients who select Levco to manage their
accounts through the program.
At December 31, 2000, assets under management at Levco were $11.5 billion,
up from $8.4 billion a year earlier. Following is a comparison of Levco assets
under management (in millions) as defined by product and client type:
DECEMBER 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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Institutional............................. $ 5,064 $4,351 $4,713
BKF(a).................................... -- -- 505
Non-institutional......................... 2,196 1,900 1,856
Event Driven.............................. 1,071 642 355
Private Investment Funds.................. 202 101 127
Wrap...................................... 2,975 1,450 757
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Total................................ $11,508 $8,444 8,313
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(a) The BKF portfolio managed by Levco was liquidated during the period between
August 19, 1999 and December 31, 1999.
Levco also has a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary that clears trades
through CSC on a fully disclosed basis. Generally, the customers of the
broker-dealer subsidiary are advisory clients of Levco, and the trades executed
through the broker-dealer are generally placed by Levco in its capacity as
investment adviser.
The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations is based
on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2000 and
1999 (pro forma) and the Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000 of BKF Capital Group, Inc.
and Subsidiaries (which are included elsewhere herein) and should be read in
conjunction with such financial statements. In light of the evolution of BKF
from a closed-end management investment company to a holding company whose
primary asset is the investment management business of Levco, pro forma
financial statements have been included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in
order to provide meaningful comparisons of financial information for the years
ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. We have not included a discussion of
historical financial results of BKF as a closed-end management investment
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company because it completed the distribution of substantially all of its assets
on January 7, 2000 pursuant to a Plan of Distribution of Assets approved by
stockholders on August 19, 1999 and ceased to be registered as an investment
company on April 18, 2000. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that
a change in accounting principle was effected on April 18, 2000 resulting in an
amortization expense that has been reflected in the pro forma financial
statements. This amortization expense has been reflected on a pro forma basis in
the financial statements for 1999 and 1998, and the financial statements for
2000 reflect the actual cumulative amortization charge absorbed by BKF in 2000
as the result of the change in accounting principle.
Certain statements under this caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" constitute "forward-looking
statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See
"Item 1. Business -- Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements."
PRO FORMA RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 AS COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
Revenues
Total revenues for 2000 rose to $77.04 million, reflecting an increase of
58.3% from $48.66 million in revenues in 1999. This increase was primarily
attributable to (1) a 23.5% increase in investment advisory fees (excluding
incentive fees and general partner incentive allocations) from $36.93 million
(excluding investment advisory fees received for managing the portfolio of BKF)
to $45.61 million and (2) a 188.2% increase in incentive fees and general
partner incentive allocations from $10.31 million to $29.70 million. The
increase in investment advisory fees is primarily attributable to the increase
in assets under management in (1) the large cap value strategy, which
experienced a significant increase in assets managed in wrap fee programs, and
(2) the event-driven product. The increase in incentive fees and general partner
incentive allocations is primarily attributable to (1) the increase in assets
under management in the event driven product and (2) approximately $5.1 million
in incentive fees and general partner incentive allocations from accounts or
vehicles following the large cap value strategy or specialized investment
strategies (other than the event driven product) which had not produced
incentive fees or allocations in 1999. Incentive fees and general partner
incentive allocations are accrued on a quarterly basis but are primarily
determined and billed at the end of the applicable contract year or upon
withdrawal.
Net commission income generated by the broker-dealer business rose 22.3%
from $1.42 million to $1.74 million.
Agreements relating to several of the private investment funds managed by
Levco have been amended to allow for direct participation by employee controlled
entities in the fees and allocations generated by such funds. These changes will
lead to a decrease in reported revenues, and a corresponding dollar-for-dollar
decrease in reported compensation expense, in 2001.
Expenses
Total expenses for 2000 rose 63.0% from $47.01 million to $76.65 million.
Excluding amortization of intangibles, total expenses rose 96.6% from $35.11
million to $69.05 million. The largest component of this increase was a 118.2%
increase in compensation expense, which went from $26.30 million to $57.38
million. This increase in compensation expense is primarily attributable to (1)
the increase in revenues (as cash compensation expense is based on a percentage
of pre-tax, pre-compensation profits) and (2) grants of restricted stock units
to employees of the firm.
BKF anticipates that cash compensation expense as a percentage of pre-tax,
pre-compensation profits will further increase in 2001 under the compensation
guidelines approved by the board of directors.
In connection with 2000 compensation and as part of a broader incentive
compensation program meant to retain and attract key employees, the compensation
committee of BKF's board of directors approved grants of 650,485 restricted
stock units to BKF employees. These grants vested immediately and resulted in
compensation expense of $11.77 million in 2000. Under the terms of the stock
award agreements relating to the grants,
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the actual delivery of shares of stock will not take place for three years and
will be subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions by the recipients.
Because the grants utilized a significant portion of the equity available under
the BKF 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan, which allows for the issuance of up to
1,300,000 shares, BKF anticipates that stockholders will be requested to approve
an amendment to the plan to allow for the issuance of an additional 2,000,000
shares under the plan, of which only 1,300,000 may be taken from the authorized
and unissued shares of BKF.
Other operating expenses of BKF rose 40.1% from $6.70 million to $9.38
million, primarily reflecting an increase in marketing fees paid to third
parties for soliciting investors on behalf of Levco. Other factors contributing
to the rise were increased promotional expenses relating to internal marketing
efforts and an increase in portfolio management and trading system costs.
BKF expects to enter into a lease amendment providing it with an additional
20,231 square feet in its current location, commencing July 1, 2001. This lease
amendment will result in an additional annual expense of approximately $1.3
million, part of which may be offset through the subleasing of unused space.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased 76.5% to $388,000 from $1.65 million, reflecting
the increase in expenses, including the restricted stock unit grants, which
exceeded the increase in revenues. Excluding the amortization of intangibles and
the grant of restricted stock units, operating income rose 49.6%, from $13.55
million to $20.26 million.
Interest Income
Interest income increased by 214.3%, from $431,000 to $1.36 million. This
increase in interest income resulted from four major factors: (1) increased cash
generated by operations; (2) the shift of a portion of 1999 compensation from
cash to equity-based instruments; (3) a reduction in estimated tax payments
resulting from the utilization of a portion of a capital loss; and (4) the
reclassification of the $65 million BKF loan to Levco to equity in December
1999. This reclassification enabled Levco to cease making interest payments to
BKF, resulting in higher cash balances for Levco.
Loss on Investments
In 2000, BKF had a net realized and unrealized loss on investments of
$228,000 primarily as the result of the permanent write down of a historical
private placement position that had been part of BKF's portfolio when it was an
investment company. This loss was partly offset by net gains in small cap,
small/mid cap, and financial services long only equity value portfolios funded
by BKF in the fourth quarter of 2000 in order to establish track records for
developing products. A pro forma adjustment to the 1999 financial statements
eliminating investment company specific income resulted in there being no pro
forma net loss or gain on investments in 1999.
Income Taxes
BKF recorded an income tax benefit of ($665,000) in 2000, as compared to a
tax provision of $6.46 million in 1999.
In 2000, BKF realized a $10.9 million capital loss relating to an
investment that was made when BKF was still an investment company; $4.53 million
of this loss was used in 2000 to offset taxable capital gains. The balance of
the unused capital loss will be carried back to previous taxable years to offset
prior taxable capital gains. Such carry back will result in a tax refund.
Absent the non-deductible amortization expense and the realization of the
capital loss previously recorded as an unrealized loss by the investment
company, BKF would have an effective tax rate of 47%. For the period ended
December 31, 2000, application of a 47% effective tax rate results in a
provision for taxes of $5.75 million. This amount was offset by ($6.4) million
in future tax benefits primarily attributable to ($3.0) million in future tax
benefits from the unused portion of the capital loss, ($5.6) million in future
tax benefits
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relating to future compensation deductions attributable to the grant of
restricted stock units (as the compensation expense is not deductible for tax
purposes until the delivery of the underlying stock) and $2.2 million in future
taxable income attributable to deferred revenue and unrealized gain on
investments. An effective tax rate of 46% (before amortization) was used to
calculate the provision for taxes at December 31, 1999.
Change in Accounting Principle
A change in accounting principle that became effective on April 18, 2000
upon the de-registration of BKF as an investment company resulted in a
cumulative amortization expense deriving from the 1996 acquisition of Levco by
BKF. The de-registration of BKF transformed BKF into an operating company and
caused the 1996 transaction to become subject to purchase accounting rules. This
amortization expense is non-deductible for income tax purposes because the
purchase accounting method is being applied retroactively. A one-time charge to
income in the amount of $53.37 million for accumulated amortization from June
1996 through April 18, 2000 was recorded in the second quarter of 2000. This was
a non-cash charge.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AS COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
Revenues
Revenues increased 19.4% from 1998 to 1999, to $48.66 million from $40.75
million. This increase was primarily attributable to a 119.7% increase in
incentive fees and general partner incentive allocations from $4.69 million to
$10.31 million. This increase in incentive fees and general partner incentive
allocations was primarily the result of the increase in assets under management
in the event driven product. Incentive fees and general partner incentive
allocations are accrued on a quarterly basis but are primarily determined and
billed at the end of the applicable contract year or upon withdrawal.
Investment advisory fees rose 6.6% from 1998 to 1999, from $34.66 million
to $36.93 million, primarily as the result of the growth in assets under
management in wrap fee programs, as the management fees from assets gathered
through these distribution channels rose to $5.2 million from $3.6 million.
Net commission income generated by the broker-dealer business rose 1.7%
from $1.40 million to $1.42 million.
Expenses
Total expenses increased to $47.01 million in 1999 from $41.08 million in
1998, or 14.4%. Excluding amortization of intangibles, total expenses rose 20.3%
from $29.18 million to $35.11 million. Compensation expenses rose 19.1% in 1999,
to $26.30 million from $22.08 million. A major contributor to the rise in the
expenses was the increase in the number of employees from 64 to 80 during 1998.
In 1999, a full year of expenses relating to these employees were incurred for
the first time. In 1999, the number of employees increased from 80 to 82.
In 1999, BKF's board of directors established a target percentage for the
amount of profits (before taxes, compensation and amortization expenses) that
should be allocated to compensation. This target percentage was established with
the goal of creating a structure that would allow Levco to retain key
professionals and took into account the compensation structure at other
investment management businesses. The target percentage for 1999 was higher than
the percentage actually paid in 1998. Under the BKF 1998 Incentive Compensation
Plan, certain professionals elected to shift a portion of their cash
compensation into grants of restricted stock units ("RSUs") and non-qualified
options. This shift had the effect of reducing compensation expense for 1999.
Those employees electing to receive equity in lieu of cash forfeited their
rights to the cash equivalent portion of their bonus ($1.7 million) in return
for the RSUs and non-qualified options received. In return, these employees
received an additional 20% of equity based on the amount exchanged. The RSUs and
options require future services as a condition to the ultimate receipt of the
underlying number of shares of BKF stock. BKF's policy is to record the RSU
expense ratably over the required service period.
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Other operating expenses rose 22.1% to $6.70 million from $5.48 million.
The largest factors in this rise in other operating expenses were Levco's share
of professional fees relating to the implementation of the 1998 BKF Incentive
Compensation Plan and the increase in expenses relating to the institutional
marketing effort. Other factors relating to the rise in non-compensation
expenses were the increase in the depreciation expense relating to the office
space taken on the 19th floor at One Rockefeller Plaza, which expense was
calculated for only one quarter of 1998, and the costs associated with the
implementation of a new portfolio management and trading system for accounts
managed through wrap fee programs.
Operating Income
Operating income increased to $1.65 million in 1999 from a loss of $332,000
in 1998. Excluding amortization of intangibles, operating income rose 17.1% from
$11.56 million in 1998 to $13.55 million in 1999, reflecting the increase in
revenues, which exceeded the increase in expenses.
Interest Income
Interest income increased by 22.8%, from $351,000 to $431,000. This
increase in interest income resulted primarily from increased cash generated by
operations.
Income Taxes
BKF recorded an income tax expense of $6.46 million in 1999, an increase of
22.3% over the 1998 income tax expense of $5.28 million. This increase primarily
reflects an increase in income before taxes (as determined without a deduction
for the amortization of intangibles). An effective tax rate of 46% (before
amortization) was used to make the determination with respect to the income tax
expense at December 31, 1999, while an effective tax rate of 43% (before
amortization) was used to calculate the provision for taxes at December 31,
1998. The differential in tax rates is primarily due to state allocations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
BKF's current assets as of December 31, 2000 consist primarily of cash,
short term investments, advisory fees receivable and marketable equity
securities.
BKF's business is not capital intensive. BKF has historically met its cash
and liquidity needs through cash generated by operating activities. At December
31, 2000, BKF had cash and cash equivalents of $22.27 million, compared to
$14.36 million at December 31, 1999. This increase in cash and cash equivalents
primarily reflects the retention of operating income. The increase in investment
advisory fees receivable to $27.84 million at December 31, 2000 from $12.45
million at December 31, 1999 primarily reflects the increase in incentive fees
earned as well as the increase in investment management fees resulting from the
increase in assets under management. The increase in investments in affiliated
investment partnerships to $11.86 million at December 31, 2000 from $7.63
million at December 31, 1999 primarily reflects the increase in incentive
allocations to Levco GP. It is Levco's general practice to withdraw the
incentive allocations earned within three months after the fiscal year. The
decrease in other assets to $703,000 at December 31, 2000 from $912,000 at
December 31, 1999 is primarily attributable to the return of a portion
($375,000) of the security deposit under the terms of Levco's lease agreement.
The increase in current and non-current deferred tax assets to $6.71
million in 2000 from $298,000 in 1999 is primarily attributable to (1) the
realization of a $10.9 million dollar capital loss relating to an investment
made when BKF was still an investment company, of which only $4.53 million was
used to offset capital gains in 2000, and (2) a $12.09 million compensation
expense deduction that may be taken at such time as the shares underlying the
restricted stock units that have been granted are actually delivered.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets rose to $2.34 million at December
31, 2000 from $1.34 million at December 31, 1999 as the result of the purchase
of a new, three year Directors and Officers/Errors and Omissions Liability
insurance policy. The premium for the policy is being financed by BKF over a
30-month period, resulting in an insurance payable of $578,000 at December 31,
2000.
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Investments in securities of $2.49 million represent investments made by
the Company in the fourth quarter of 2000 to seed small cap, small/mid cap and
financial services long only equity value products.
Accrued expenses were $3.39 million at December 31, 2000, as compared to
$4.74 million at December 31, 1999. This decrease is primarily attributable to
the completion of the wind down of the Chicago-based operations of BKF.
Accrued bonuses were at $28.06 million at December 31, 2000, as compared to
$13.35 million at December 31, 1999. This increase is attributable to the
increase in revenues over this same period.
Based upon BKF's current level of operations and anticipated growth, BKF
expects that cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to finance
its working capital needs for the foreseeable future. BKF has no material
commitments for capital expenditures, and BKF's business is not seasonal.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Because BKF's revenues are largely driven by the market value of Levco's
assets under management, these revenues are exposed to fluctuations in the
equity markets. Management fees for most accounts are determined based on the
market value of the account on the last day of the quarter with respect to which
the investment advisory fee is charged, so any significant increases or
decreases in market value occurring on or shortly before the last day of a
quarter may materially impact revenues for the quarter. Furthermore, because
Levco manages most of its assets in a large cap value style, a general decline
in the performance of value stocks could have an adverse impact on Levco's
revenues. Similarly, a lack of opportunity to implement, or a failure to
successfully implement, Levco's event-driven, risk arbitrage strategy, could
reduce performance based incentive fees and allocations and thereby negatively
impact BKF's revenues.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
The independent auditor's reports and financial statements are included in
Item 14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEMS 10, 11, 12, AND 13.
The information required by Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 will be furnished on or
prior to April 30, 2001 (and is hereby incorporated by reference) by an
amendment hereto or pursuant to a definitive proxy statement involving the
election of directors pursuant to Regulation 14A, which will contain such
information.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K:
(1) Financial Statements
Included herein at pages F-1 through F-26.
(2) Financial Data Schedules
All schedules are omitted, as the required information is inapplicable
or is included in the financial statements or related notes.
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(3) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form
10-K:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- ------- -----------
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, as
amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period
ended June 30, 2000 (SEC File No. 1-10024)).
3.2 Bylaws of Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3(ii) to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
period ended June 30, 2000 (SEC File No. 1-10024)).
4.1 Specimen of Common Stock Certificate.*
10.1 Lease dated December 20, 1993 between Rockefeller Center
Properties and John A. Levin & Co., Inc. (including the
second, third and fourth amendments thereto).*
10.2 Employment Agreement dated June 28, 1996 between John A.
Levin, BKF Capital Group, Inc. and Levin Management Co.,
Inc.*
10.3 Employment Agreement dated December 31, 1999 between Gregory
T. Rogers, BKF Capital Group, Inc. and Levin Management Co.,
Inc.*
10.4 Registrant's 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September
30, 2000 (SEC File No. 1-10024)).
10.5 Registrant's Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2000 (SEC
File No. 1-10024)).
10.6 Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Commission on November
17, 2000 (Registration No. 333-50132)).
10.7 Form of Deferred Stock Award Agreement (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Commission on November
17, 2000 (Registration No. 333-50132)).
21.1 Subsidiaries of Registrant.*
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.*
24.1 Powers of Attorney (included on the Signature Pages
hereto).*
- ---------------
* Filed herewith
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
On April 25, 2000, BKF Capital Group, Inc. filed a report on Form 8-K,
which included information under Item 5 of such form.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ JOHN A. LEVIN
------------------------------------
John A. Levin
Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and President
Date: April 2, 2001
Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints
John A. Levin and Glenn A. Aigen and each of them, his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him in any and
all capacities, to execute and cause to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission any and all amendments to the Annual Report on Form 10-K,
with exhibits thereto, and any other documents connected therewith and to
perform any acts necessary to be done in order to file such documents, and
hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorney-in-fact or their substitute
or substitutes may do or case to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
this report and the foregoing power of attorney have been signed by the
following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
/s/ JOHN A. LEVIN Chairman, Chief Executive Officer April 2, 2001
- --------------------------------------------------- and President (Principal Executive
John A. Levin Officer)
/s/ GLENN A. AIGEN Senior Vice President and Chief April 2, 2001
- --------------------------------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal
Glenn A. Aigen Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ ANSON M. BEARD, JR. Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
Anson M. Beard, Jr.
/s/ J. BARTON GOODWIN Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
J. Barton Goodwin
/s/ DAVID D. GRUMHAUS Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
David D. Grumhaus
/s/ BURTON G. MALKIEL Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
Burton G. Malkiel
/s/ PETER J. SOLOMON Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
Peter J. Solomon
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
/s/ DEAN J. TAKAHASHI Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
Dean J. Takahashi
/s/ JAMES S. TISCH Director April 2, 2001
- ---------------------------------------------------
James S. Tisch
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
NUMBER
------
Report of Independent Auditors.............................. F-2
Report of Independent Accountants........................... F-3
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at December
31, 2000.................................................. F-4
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at
December 31, 1999......................................... F-5
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income for the year
ended December 31, 2000................................... F-7
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income for the year
ended December 31, 1999................................... F-8
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income for the year
ended December 31, 1998................................... F-9
Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.............. F-10
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (historical) for the
years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.............. F-11
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(historical) for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999
and 1998.................................................. F-13
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-14
F-1
23
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
BKF Capital Group, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial
condition of BKF Capital Group, Inc. (formerly known as Baker, Fentress &
Company) as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated statements of
income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in
the three year period ended December 31, 2000. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, in 2000, BKF Capital
Group, Inc. changed its method of accounting for its acquisition of Levin
Management Co., Inc. in 1996.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
BKF Capital Group, Inc. at December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three
year period ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
January 31, 2001
F-2
24
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
BKF Capital Group, Inc.
We have reviewed the pro forma adjustments reflecting the transaction
described in Note 1 and the application of those adjustments to the historical
amounts in the accompanying pro forma consolidated statement of financial
condition of BKF Capital Group, Inc. (formerly known as Baker, Fentress &
Company) as of December 31, 1999, and the pro forma consolidated statements of
income and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended
December 31, 2000. The historical financial statements are derived from the
historical financial statements of BKF Capital Group, Inc. and Levin Management
Co., Inc., which were both audited by us. Such pro forma adjustments are based
on management's assumptions described in Note 1. Our review was conducted in
accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants.
A review is substantially less in scope than an examination, the objective
of which is the expression of an opinion on management's assumptions, the pro
forma adjustments, and the application of those adjustments to historical
financial information. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
The objective of this pro forma financial information is to show what the
significant effects on the historical financial information might have been had
the transaction occurred at an earlier date. However, the pro forma financial
statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or
related effects on financial position that would have been attained had the
above-mentioned transaction actually occurred earlier.
Based on our review, nothing came to our attention that caused us to
believe that management's assumptions do not provide a reasonable basis for
presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the above-mentioned
transaction described in Note 1, that the related pro forma adjustments do not
give appropriate effect to those assumptions, or that the pro forma column does
not reflect the proper application of those adjustments to the historical
financial statement amounts in the pro forma consolidated statement of financial
condition as of December 31, 1999, and the pro forma consolidated statements of
income and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended
December 31, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
January 31, 2001
F-3
25
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
DECEMBER 31, 2000
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(SEE NOTE 1)
ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 22,268
Investment advisory fees receivable......................... 27,842
Investments in securities (cost $2,489)..................... 2,622
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................... 2,339
Deferred tax asset.......................................... 1,080
--------
Total current assets.............................. 56,151
--------
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Investments in affiliated partnerships...................... 11,860
Fixed assets (net of accumulated depreciation of $2,316).... 3,070
Other assets................................................ 703
Deferred tax asset.......................................... 5,628
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill.................................................... 23,363
Employment contracts........................................ 23,363
Investment advisory contracts............................... 70,088
Accumulated amortization.................................... (60,977)
--------
Total assets...................................... $133,249
========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued expenses............................................ $ 3,390
Accrued bonuses............................................. 28,056
Accrued incentive compensation.............................. 321
Income taxes payable........................................ 377
Other liabilities........................................... 974
--------
Total current liabilities......................... 33,118
--------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: (SEE NOTE 10)
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized -- 60,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding -- 6,518,665 shares................ 6,519
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 62,227
Retained earnings........................................... 31,385
--------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 100,131
--------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $133,249
========
See accompanying notes
F-4
26
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(SEE NOTE 1)
BKF CAPITAL PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
GROUP, INC. LEVCO ADJUSTMENTS AND CONSOLIDATED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, INTERCOMPANY DECEMBER 31,
1999 1999 ELIMINATION 1999
------------ ------------ --------------- ------------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents................... $481,988 $ 12,431(a) $(480,058) $ 14,361
Investment advisory fees receivable(h)...... -- 12,460(f) (10) 12,450
Prepaid expenses and other current assets... 858 485 1,343
Deferred tax asset.......................... -- 298 298
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets............... 482,846 25,674 28,452
-------- -------- --------
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Investments in affiliated partnerships...... -- 7,633 7,633
Fixed assets (net of accumulated
depreciation of $1,533)................... -- 3,154 3,154
Other assets................................ -- 912 912
Investments(e).............................. 1,000 -- 1,000
Investment in Levco......................... 92,000 --(c) (3,611) --
(g) (88,389)
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Goodwill.................................... -- --(c) 23,363 23,363
Employment contracts........................ -- --(c) 23,363 23,363
Investment advisory contracts............... -- --(c) 70,088 70,088
Accumulated amortization.................... -- --(c) (49,812) (49,812)
-------- -------- --------
Total assets....................... $575,846 $ 37,373 $108,153
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued expenses............................ $ 2,718 $ 2,036(b) $ (10) $ 4,744
Accrued bonuses(h).......................... -- 13,346 13,346
Income taxes payable(h)..................... -- 604 604
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities.................. 2,718 15,986 18,694
-------- -------- --------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized --
60,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding -- 6,504,852 shares........... 39,029 --(d) (32,524) 6,505
Additional paid-in capital.................. 463,426 55,517(a) (422,115) 50,092
(c) (39,018)
(b) 10
(c) (3,611)
(d) 32,524
(a) 51,748
(g) (88,389)
Undistributed net realized gains............ 57,943 --(a) (57,943) --
Unrealized depreciation of investments...... (39,018) --(c) 39,018 --
Retained earnings(h)........................ 51,748 (34,130)(a) (51,748) 32,862
(f) (10)
(c) 67,002
-------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity......... 573,128 21,387 89,459
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity.................................... $575,846 $ 37,373 $108,153
======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes
F-5
27
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(a) To record final distribution made to shareholders on January 7, 2000.
(b) To reflect reversal of advisory fee payable to Levco.
(c) To record the initial acquisition by BKF under purchase accounting and the
reclassification of the intercompany loan.
(d) To record the reverse stock split (6,504,852 shares are issued and
outstanding after the reverse split).
(e) Represents investments in two private placement securities to be liquidated.
(f) To reverse advisory fee receivable from BKF.
(g) To eliminate the intercompany investment in Levco in consolidation.
(h) Reflects the retroactive effect of the accrual of incentive fees of $375 and
the related effect to accrued bonuses, income taxes payable and retained
earnings of $235, $66 and $74, respectively.
See accompanying notes
F-6
28
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(SEE NOTE 1)
PRO FORMA
CONSOLIDATED
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, PRO FORMA DECEMBER 31,
2000 ADJUSTMENTS(A) 2000
------------ -------------- ------------
(AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
REVENUES:
Investment advisory fees............................ $ 45,605 $ 45,605
Incentive fees...................................... 29,695 29,695
Commission income -- net............................ 1,736 1,736
-------- ----- ---------
Total revenues............................ 77,036 -- 77,036
-------- ----- ---------
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits.................. 45,613 45,613
Employee compensation -- grants of restricted stock
units............................................. 11,767 11,767
Occupancy & equipment rental........................ 2,286 2,286
Other operating expenses............................ 9,379 9,379
Amortization of intangibles......................... 7,603 7,603
-------- ----- ---------
Total expenses............................ 76,648 -- 76,648
-------- ----- ---------
Operating income.................................... 388 -- 388
Other income (expense):
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments..... (456) 228 (228)
Interest and dividend income........................ 1,761 (406) 1,355
Interest expense.................................... (105) (105)
-------- ----- ---------
Income before taxes and cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle........................... 1,588 (178) 1,410
-------- ----- ---------
Income tax (benefit)................................ (665) (665)
-------- ----- ---------
INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE.............................. 2,253 (178) 2,075
-------- ----- ---------
Cumulative effect to April 18, 2000 of change in
accounting principle.............................. (53,374) (53,374)
-------- ----- ---------
NET (LOSS).......................................... $(51,121) $(178) $ (51,299)
======== ===== =========
Basic income (loss) per share(b):
Income before cumulative effect of accounting
change............................................ $ 0.32
Cumulative effect of accounting change.............. (8.21)
---------
Net (loss).......................................... $ (7.89)
=========
Diluted income (loss) per share(b):
Income before cumulative effect of accounting
change............................................ $ 0.32
Cumulative effect of accounting change.............. (8.15)
---------
Net (loss).......................................... $ (7.83)
=========
Weighted average shares outstanding(b):
Basic............................................. 6,504,890
Diluted........................................... 6,549,889
- ---------------
(a) To reverse the investment company specific income and expenses of BKF
Capital Group, Inc. for the period January 1, 2000 to April 18, 2000.
(b) Calculation reflects the reverse stock split (which was effectuated January
7, 2000).
See accompanying notes
F-7
29
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(SEE NOTE 1)
BKF CAPITAL PRO FORMA
GROUP, INC. LEVCO CONSOLIDATED
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, PRO FORMA DECEMBER 31,
1999 1999 ADJUSTMENTS 1999
------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
REVENUES:
Investment advisory fees................. $ -- $38,019(a) (1,085) $ 36,934
Incentive fees(f)........................ -- 10,305 10,305
Commission income -- net................. -- 1,419 1,419
------- ------- ---------
Total revenues................. -- 49,743 48,658
------- ------- ---------
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits(f).... 3,691 27,008(b) (3,691) 26,297
(a) (711)
Occupancy & equipment rental............. 247 2,120(b) (247) 2,120
Other operating expenses................. 4,793 5,288(b) (4,793) 6,696
(a) 1,408
Investment advisory fees................. 1,085 --(a) (1,085) --
Amortization of intangibles.............. -- --(c) 11,896 11,896
------- ------- ---------
Total expenses................. 9,816 34,416 47,009
------- ------- ---------
Operating income (loss).................. (9,816) 15,327 1,649
Other income (expense):
Net realized and unrealized gains from
investments............................ 24,466 --(b) (24,466) --
Interest income.......................... 9,995 431(b) (9,995) 431
Dividend income.......................... 7,940 --(b) (7,940) --
Interest income
(expense) -- intercompany.............. 6,054 (6,054) --
Interest expense -- bank borrowing....... (258) --(b) 258 --
------- ------- ---------
Income before taxes...................... 38,381 9,704 2,080
------- ------- ---------
Income tax expense(f).................... -- 4,493(d) 1,965 6,458
------- ------- ---------
Net income (loss)...................... $38,381 $ 5,211 $ (4,378)
======= ======= =========
Net (loss) per share:
Basic and diluted(e)................... $ (0.67)
=========
Weighted average shares
outstanding -- basic and diluted(e).... 6,504,852
=========
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(a) To adjust the advisory fee for the revenue earned by Levco for the
management of the BKF public portfolio, record additional operating expenses
to be borne by Levco which had been previously borne by BKF and the
corresponding reduction in employee bonuses.
(b) To reverse the investment company specific income and expenses of BKF
Capital Group, Inc. for the period.
(c) To record the amortization of the intangible assets using purchase
accounting for the original acquisition of Levco by BKF.
(d) To record additional taxes for the pro forma adjustments.
(e) Basis of calculation reflects the reverse stock split (which was effectuated
January 7, 2000).
(f) Reflects the accrual of incentive fees of ($204) and the related effect to
employee compensation expense and provision for income taxes of ($121) and
($36), respectively.
See accompanying notes
F-8
30
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(SEE NOTE 1)
BKF CAPITAL PRO FORMA
GROUP, INC. LEVCO CONSOLIDATED
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, PRO FORMA DECEMBER 31,
1998 1998 ADJUSTMENTS 1998
------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
REVENUES:
Investment advisory fees.................. $ -- $36,168(a) (1,509) $ 34,659
Incentive fees(f)......................... -- 4,691 4,691
Commission income -- net.................. -- 1,395 1,395
------- ------- ---------
Total revenues.................. -- 42,254 40,745
------- ------- ---------
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits(f)..... 1,448 22,833(b) (1,448) 22,083
(a) (750)
Occupancy & equipment rental.............. 342 1,614(b) (342) 1,614
Other operating expenses.................. 2,599 4,076(b) (2,599) 5,484
(a) 1,408
Investment advisory fees.................. 1,509 --(a) (1,509) --
Amortization of intangibles............... -- --(c) 11,896 11,896
------- ------- ---------
Total expenses.................. 5,898 28,523 41,077
------- ------- ---------
Operating income (loss)................... (5,898) 13,731 (332)
Other income (expense):
Net realized and unrealized gains from
investments............................. 59,208 --(b) (59,208) --
Interest income........................... 2,379 351(b) (2,379) 351
Dividend income........................... 12,057 --(b) (12,057) --
Interest income
(expense) -- intercompany............... 6,391 (6,391) --
Interest expense -- bank borrowing........ (339) --(b) 339 --
------- ------- ---------
Income before taxes....................... 73,798 7,691 19
------- ------- ---------
Income tax expense(f)..................... -- 3,339(d) 1,943 5,282
------- ------- ---------
Net income (loss)....................... $73,798 $ 4,352 $ (5,263)
======= ======= =========
Net (loss) per share:
Basic and diluted(e).................... $ (0.81)
=========
Weighted average shares
outstanding -- basic and diluted(e)..... 6,504,852
=========
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(a) To adjust the advisory fee for the revenue earned by Levco for the
management of the BKF public portfolio, record additional operating expenses
to be borne by Levco which had been previously borne by BKF and the
corresponding reduction in employee bonuses.
(b) To reverse the investment company specific income and expenses of BKF
Capital Group, Inc. for the year.
(c) To record the amortization of the intangible assets using purchase
accounting for the original acquisition of Levco by BKF.
(d) To record additional taxes for the pro forma adjustments.
(e) Basis of calculation reflects the reverse stock split (which was effectuated
January 7, 2000).
(f) Reflects the accrual of incentive fees of ($160) and the related effect to
employee compensation expense and provision for income taxes of ($134) and
($17), respectively.
See accompanying notes
F-9
31
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(SEE NOTE 1)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- ------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Pro forma net loss.......................................... $(51,299) $(4,378) $(5,263)
Adjustments to reconcile pro forma net loss to net cash
provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization(a).......................... 61,773 12,654 12,266
Compensation expense for vesting of restricted stock
units.................................................. 12,268 -- --
Tax benefit related to employee compensation plans........ 34 -- --
Unrealized (gain) on marketable securities................ (133) -- --
Realized loss on investments.............................. 108 -- --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) in investment advisory fees receivable...... (15,392) (2,702) (1,407)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
current assets....................................... (86) 113 372
(Increase) in investments in affiliated investment
partnerships......................................... (4,227) (2,750) (664)
(Increase) in investments in securities................ (2,489) -- --
(Increase) in deferred income taxes.................... (6,410) (214) (84)
(Increase) decrease in other assets.................... 209 542 (172)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses................ (1,354) 426 913
Increase in accrued bonuses............................ 14,710 2,839 551
Increase in other liabilities.......................... 396 -- --
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable............ (228) 167 (812)
-------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by operating activities................... 7,880 6,697 5,700
-------- ------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Fixed asset additions....................................... (711) (925) (2,700)
Proceeds from sale of investments........................... 892 -- --
-------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities......... 181 (925) (2,700)
-------- ------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of loan principal................................... (332) -- --
Cash included in deemed contribution (distribution)......... 178 (2,190) (2,273)
-------- ------- -------
Net cash (used in) financing activities..................... (154) (2,190) (2,273)
-------- ------- -------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents................... 7,907 3,582 727
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period.... 14,361 10,779 10,052
-------- ------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period.......... $ 22,268 $14,361 $10,779
======== ======= =======
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest...................................... $ 105 $ -- $ --
======== ======= =======
Cash paid for taxes......................................... $ 5,998 $ 4,912 $ 4,208
======== ======= =======
- ---------------
(a) Includes cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in 2000.
See accompanying notes
F-10
32
BKF CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -- HISTORICAL
(AUDITED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(SEE NOTE 1)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------
2000(A) 1999(B) 1998(B)
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations............................................ $ (53,972) $ 38,381 $ 73,798
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization(c)...................... 61,575 -- --
Net realized and unrealized (gain) loss on
investments........................................ 268 (24,466) (59,208)
Compensation expense for vesting of restricted stock
units.............................................. 12,143 -- --
Tax benefit related to employee compensation plans.... 34 -- --
Decrease in receivable for securities sold............ -- 564 912
(Increase) in investment advisory fees receivable..... (16,251) -- --
Decrease in dividends and interest receivable......... -- 791 2,383
(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other current
assets............................................. (114) -- --
(Increase) decrease other assets...................... 67 378 (70)
(Increase) in investments in affiliated investment
partnerships....................................... (7,343) -- --
(Increase) in investments in securities............... (2,489) -- --
(Increase) in deferred income taxes................... (6,708) -- --
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses............... (1,027) 1,913 (1,260)
Increase in accrued bonuses........................... 23,319 -- --
Increase in other liabilities......................... 396 -- --
(Decrease) in income taxes payable.................... (1,220) -- --
(Decrease) in payable for investment management fee... -- (117) (8)
(Decrease) in payable for securities purchased........ -- -- (6,502)
Net amortization of discounts......................... -- (414) (505)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities.......... 8,678 17,030 9,540
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of portfolio securities..................... -- (247,686) (421,722)
Proceeds from sales of portfolio securities........... 599 887,074 502,012
Net realized gain on financial futures transactions... -- -- 324
Sales/maturities of money market securities, net...... -- 24,794 4,767
Fixed asset additions................................. (562) -- --
Cash from previously unconsolidated subsidiary........ 11,873 -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by investing activities.......... 11,910 664,182 85,381
--------- --------- ---------
See accompanying notes
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------
2000(A) 1999(B) 1998(B)
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends and capital gain distributions.............. (480,058) (236,575) (86,193)
Repayment of bank borrowing........................... -- (5,000) --
Payment of loan principal............................. (250) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash (used in) financing activities............ (480,308) (241,575) (86,193)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.... (459,720) 439,637 8,728
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period................................................ 481,988 42,351 33,623
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period...... $ 22,268 $ 481,988 $ 42,351
========= ========= =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest.................................. $ 94 $ -- $ --
========= ========= =========
Cash paid for taxes..................................... $ 5,049 $ -- $ --
========= ========= =========
- ---------------
(a) The cash flow represents the historical cash flows of BKF Capital Group,
Inc. (the former registered investment company) for the period January 1,
2000 to April 18, 2000 and the combined cash flows of the holding company
for the period April 19, 2000 to December 31, 2000.
(b) Represents the historical cash flows of the Company operating as a
registered investment company.
(c) Includes cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in 2000.
See accompanying notes
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY -- HISTORICAL
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998
(AUDITED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(SEE NOTE 1)
COMMON ADDITIONAL RETAINED
STOCK PAID-IN CAPITAL EARNINGS TOTAL
-------- --------------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1997............... $ 35,983 $ 414,411 $ 333,323 $ 783,717
Dividend and capital gain distributions.... -- -- (86,193) (86,193)
Reinvestment of capital gain
distributions............................ 3,046 49,015 (52,061) --
Net income................................. -- -- 73,798 73,798
-------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1998............... 39,029 463,426 268,867 771,322
Dividend and capital gain distributions.... -- -- (236,575) (236,575)
Net income................................. -- -- 38,381 38,381
-------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1999............... 39,029 463,426 70,673 573,128
Dividend, capital gain and return of
capital distributions.................... (445,868) (34,190) (480,058)
1 for 6 reverse stock split................ (32,524) 32,524 -- --
Baker Fentress & Company deemed
contribution............................. -- 178 -- 178
Consolidation of previously unconsolidated
subsidiary............................... -- 46,201 46,201
Grants of restricted stock units (note
10)...................................... -- 11,767 -- 11,767
Issuance of common stock (note 10)......... 14 166 -- 180
Tax benefit related to employee
compensation plans....................... -- 34 -- 34
Net (loss)................................. -- -- (51,299) (51,299)
-------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2000............... $ 6,519 $ 62,227 $ 31,385 $ 100,131
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See accompanying notes
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BKF Capital Group, Inc. (formerly Baker, Fentress & Company, hereto
referred to as "BKF" or the "Company") operated under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. In August
1999, the Board of Directors and shareholders of BKF adopted and implemented a
Plan for Distribution of Assets ("Plan"), pursuant to which substantially all of
BKF's investment securities were sold. The cash proceeds, as well as shares of
Consolidated-Tomoka Land Company ("CTO"), were subsequently distributed to
shareholders by January 7, 2000. The Company received a deregistration order
from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 18, 2000,
effectively completing its evolution from an investment company to a holding
company whose primary business now operates through a wholly owned subsidiary,
Levin Management Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are referred to as
"Levco." As of April 2000, financial reporting of BKF and Levco is on a
consolidated basis. The Company trades on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
("NYSE") under the symbol "BKF".
The Consolidated Financial Statements of Levco include its wholly owned
subsidiary, John A. Levin & Co., Inc. ("JALCO"), and JALCO's two wholly owned
subsidiaries, LEVCO GP Inc. ("LEVCO GP") and LEVCO Securities, Inc. ("LEVCO
Securities"). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
JALCO is an investment advisor registered under the Investment Advisers Act
of 1940, as amended, which provides investment advisory services to its clients
which include U.S. and foreign corporations, mutual funds, limited partnerships,
universities, pension and profit sharing plans, individuals, trusts,
not-for-profit organizations and foundations. JALCO also participates in broker
consults programs (Wrap Accounts) with three nationally recognized financial
institutions. LEVCO Securities is registered with the SEC as a broker-dealer and
is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. LEVCO GP
acts as the general partner of seven affiliated investment partnerships and is
registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool
operator.
The BKF Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at December 31, 1999,
reflects the historical accounting treatment of the Company as a registered
investment company with its investment in Levco carried at fair value.
The pro forma adjustments to the Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of
Financial Condition at December 31, 1999 reflect the liquidation of
substantially all of the private and public portfolios of BKF, the distribution
of cash as well as shares of CTO, and the recasting of the June 1996 acquisition
of Levco using purchase accounting (thereby taking into account intangible
assets and amortization thereon).
The Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income for each year in the three
year period ended December 31, 2000 present the historical results of BKF and
Levco giving effect to the following pro forma adjustments:
- elimination of the intercompany investment management fee revenues
resulting from the liquidation of the BKF public portfolio, which had
been managed by Levco;
- operating expenses attributable to operating a publicly traded company,
which were previously borne by BKF;
- reduction of Levco's 1999 and 1998 compensation expense based on the
reduction of revenue and increase in expenses;
- reversal of all investment company specific components of BKF revenue and
expenses since the Company will have no ongoing operations other than
that of Levco;
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
- elimination of the intercompany interest expense due to the
reclassification of the BKF loan to Levco's equity (which was effectuated
in December 1999);
- amortization expense on intangible assets based on the recasting of the
June 1996 acquisition of Levco by BKF using the purchase method of
accounting. This item is non-deductible for income tax purposes;
- income tax effect of pro forma adjustments; and
- the 1 to 6 reverse stock split effectuated on January 7, 2000
The Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 reflect the pro forma cash flows of the
combined companies as if BKF had received its deregistration order effective
January 1, 1998. BKF and Levco financial information is being presented on a
consolidated basis.
THE PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED SINCE THEY ARE
MORE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
PLAN.
The pro forma financial statements do not necessarily represent the results
of operations or the financial position of the Company which actually would have
occurred had the proposed transaction been previously consummated or project the
results of operations or the financial position of the Company for any future
date or period. The SEC approved the application for deregistration of the
Company as a registered investment company on April 18, 2000. Therefore, the Pro
Forma Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2000
reflects the non-recurring charge relating to the change in accounting method
for the cumulative effect of the amortization of intangible assets resulting
from recording the Levco transaction under purchase accounting.
All numerical information presented in the notes to the consolidated
financial statements has been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, unless
otherwise noted.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Generally, investment advisory fees are billed quarterly, in arrears, and
are based upon a percentage of the market value of each account at the end of
the quarter. Wrap account fees are billed quarterly based upon a percentage of
the market value of each account as of the previous calendar quarter end.
Incentive fees and general partner incentive allocations earned from affiliated
investment partnerships and incentive fees from other accounts are accrued on a
quarterly basis and are billed at the end of their respective contract year.
Commissions and related clearing charges earned on securities transactions
executed by LEVCO Securities, and related expenses, are recorded on a trade-date
basis.
In December 1999, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101,
"Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements." SAB No. 101 provides guidance on
applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition issues
in financial statements. The Company has adopted SAB No. 101 as required in the
first quarter of 2000. The adoption of SAB No. 101 has not had a material effect
on the Company's results of operations or financial position.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company treats all highly liquid instruments with maturities at
acquisition of six months or less as cash equivalents. The Company maintained
substantially all of its cash and equivalents invested in interest bearing
instruments at two nationally recognized financial institutions to which the
Company is exposed to market and credit risk.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
Investments in affiliated investment partnerships are held through LEVCO GP
and are recorded based upon the equity method of accounting. The investment
amount equals the sum of LEVCO GP's capital accounts in the partnerships. LEVCO
GP is also entitled to a special allocation of income from the applicable
affiliated investment partnerships based on their performance. Each of the
investment partnerships trade primarily in marketable equity securities.
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
Investments in securities consist primarily of equity securities and are
accounted for as "trading securities" and are stated at quoted market values.
The resulting unrealized gains and losses are included in net realized and
unrealized gain (loss) from investments. Realized gains and losses are recorded
on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is included in interest and
dividend income in the Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method prescribed
by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes." Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future
tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement
carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
basis. Future tax benefits are recognized only to the extent that realization of
such benefits is more likely than not to occur.
The Company intends to file consolidated federal, state and local income
tax returns. Prior to April 18, 2000, BKF was a Regulated Investment Company
("RIC"), which distributed all of its income. It generally was not subject to
income taxes and, therefore, no tax provision was previously recorded. Levco, an
operating company, is subject to federal, state and local taxes on income. The
Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31,
2000, 1999 and 1998 reflect a tax provision based upon the pro forma
consolidated results of operations.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
LONG LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
be Disposed of," which requires impairment losses to be recognized on long-lived
assets used in operations when indication of an impairment exists.
FIXED ASSETS
Furniture, fixtures, office and computer equipment and leasehold
improvements are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of
furniture, fixtures, office and computer equipment is provided over the
estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the shorter of the economic life or the term of the lease.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The cost in excess of net assets of Levco acquired by BKF in June 1996 is
reflected as goodwill, employment contracts, and investment advisory contracts
in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2000 and
1999. Goodwill is amortized straight line over 15 years and investment contracts
over 10 years. Employment contracts are amortized over the life of the contract.
Whereas the Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements reflect these intangible
assets under the purchase accounting method, the retroactive income effect of
recasting this transaction was recorded in 2000 as a one-time change in
accounting principle charge to income for all accumulated amortization from June
1996 through April 18, 2000.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company has not presented historical earnings per share due to the
significant changes in its operations, which are not reflected in the historical
financial statements. BKF, as a registered investment company, presented its net
asset value ("NAV") per share. The pro forma earnings per share are shown using
the actual BKF shares outstanding (adjusted for the 1 to 6 reverse stock split
effectuated in January 2000).
The Company adopted SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" in the second
quarter of 2000. Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by
dividing pro forma net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the year. Pro forma diluted earnings (loss) per share
is computed by dividing pro forma net income (loss) by the total of the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding and common stock
equivalents. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the treasury
stock method. There were no common stock equivalents granted prior to January
2000.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share (all amounts in thousands, except share and per share
data):
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
2000 1999 1998
---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
accounting change............................ $ 2,075 $ (4,378) $ (5,263)
---------- ---------- ----------
Cumulative effect of accounting change......... (53,374) -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net (loss)..................................... $ (51,299) $ (4,378) $ (5,263)
========== ========== ==========
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding...... 6,504,890 6,504,852 6,504,852
Dilutive potential shares from stock options
(see note 10)............................. 44,999 -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.... 6,549,889 6,504,852 6,504,852
========== ========== ==========
Basic (loss) per share:
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
accounting change......................... $ 0.32 $ (0.67) $ (0.81)
---------- ---------- ----------
Cumulative effect of accounting change......... (8.21) -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net (loss)..................................... $ (7.89) $ (0.67) $ (0.81)
========== ========== ==========
Diluted (loss) per share:
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of
accounting change......................... $ 0.32 $ (0.67) $ (0.81)
---------- ---------- ----------
Cumulative effect of accounting change......... (8.15) -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net (loss)..................................... $ (7.83) $ (0.67) $ (0.81)
========== ========== ==========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share for the year ended
December 31, 2000, 786,706 common stock equivalents were excluded due to their
antidilutive effect on the calculation.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company has not presented consolidated statements of comprehensive
income in accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income,"
because it does not have any items of "other comprehensive income".
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount of all assets and liabilities, other than goodwill and
fixed assets, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition approximate
their fair values.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company has not presented business segment data, in accordance with
SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information," because it operates predominantly in one business segment, the
investment advisory and asset management business.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company follows SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," and has adopted the intrinsic value method for all arrangements
under which employees receive shares of stock or other equity instruments of the
Company or if the Company incurs liabilities to employees in amounts based on
the price of its stock. Fair value disclosures are included in Note 10.
COSTS OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPED FOR INTERNAL USE
In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1 requires the
capitalization of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or
obtaining software for internal use. The Company adopted this standard in
January 2000. The adoption has not had a material effect on the Company's Pro
Forma results of operations and financial position.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in the 1999 and 1998 consolidated financial statements have
been reclassified to conform with current year classifications.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivatives embedded in other contracts and for hedging
activities. SFAS No. 133 generally requires an entity to recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated statement of
financial condition and measure those investments at fair value. SFAS No. 133,
as amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities -- Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133," and
SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative and Certain Hedging Activities,
an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133," is required to be adopted for fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company will adopt the new standard
effective January 1, 2001 and does not anticipate that the adoption of the new
standard will have a significant impact on the consolidated results of
operations or financial position of the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK
LEVCO Securities acts as an introducing broker and all transactions for its
customers are cleared through and carried by a major U.S. securities firm on a
fully disclosed basis. LEVCO Securities has agreed to indemnify its clearing
broker for losses that the clearing broker may sustain from the customer
accounts introduced by LEVCO Securities. In the event a customer is unable to
fulfill its contractual obligation to the clearing broker, LEVCO Securities may
be exposed to off-balance sheet risk.
3. INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES RECEIVABLE
Included in investment advisory fees receivable is approximately $2,362,000
and $375,000 of accrued incentive fees as of December 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively, for which the full contract measurement period has not been
reached. The Company has provided for the applicable expenses relating to this
revenue. If the accrued incentive fees are not ultimately realized, a
substantial portion of the related accrued expenses will be reversed.
4. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
The Company recorded revenue from one of its broker consults programs of
approximately $9.6 million and $5.1 million for the years ended December 31,
2000 and 1999, respectively.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN BKF AND LEVCO
In June 1996, Levco borrowed $65 million under a term loan agreement (as
amended) with BKF. The loan bore interest at 10.25% per annum during 1999. The
loan was originally due on June 28, 1999 and was subsequently extended to
December 15, 1999 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.5%. On December 15,
1999, Levco's loan due to BKF matured and BKF's Board of Directors approved the
reclassification of the loan to the capital of Levco on that date.
In 1999 and 1998, Levco managed the publicly traded portion of BKF's
investment portfolio (see Note 1). Advisory fees earned from this relationship
for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 were approximately $1.1 million
and $1.5 million, respectively. Subsequent to December 31, 1999, pursuant to
BKF's Plan and liquidation of its public portfolio, Levco ceased to receive any
advisory fees from BKF.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES FROM RELATED PARTIES
The Company earned investment advisory fees from accounts for which four
current members of the Company's Board of Directors (of which one is an Officer
of the Company) have controlling discretion. The amounts earned from these
accounts were $2.6 million, $2.3 million and $2.0 million for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AND RELATED REVENUE
The Company earned investment advisory fees and general partner allocations
(inclusive of incentive fees) from affiliated domestic investment partnerships
and offshore investment vehicles of approximately $28.9 million, $12.2 million
and $5.2 million, primarily from two investment vehicles, for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Included in investments in affiliated partnerships at December 31, 2000 and
1999 are approximately $9.2 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of incentive
allocations from affiliated investment partnerships. It is the Company's general
practice to withdraw the incentive allocations earned from the affiliated
investment partnerships within three months after the fiscal year. LEVCO GP has
general partner liability with respect to
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
its interest in each of the affiliated investment partnerships and has no assets
other than its interest in these partnerships and certain cash and cash
equivalents which aggregate approximately $12.0 million and $7.7 million at
December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Included in investment advisory fees
receivable are $13.0 million and $3.7 million of incentive fees from sponsored
offshore investment vehicles at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
COMMISSION REVENUES
All commission revenues reflected on the Pro Forma Consolidated Statements
of Income have been generated by transactions introduced to a clearing broker by
LEVCO Securities, which acts as a broker for certain investment advisory
accounts of the Company. Commission revenues have been presented net of the
related clearing expenses.
6. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company effectuated a 1 to 6 reverse stock split on January 7, 2000.
All share numbers and per share amounts in the Company's consolidated financial
statements reflect the reverse split.
7. COMMITMENT
The Company has office space obligations that require monthly payments plus
escalations through January 2008. At December 31, 2000 the minimum annual rental
commitments under the operating lease are as follows:
2001.................................................... $ 1,403,000
2002.................................................... 1,423,000
2003.................................................... 1,483,000
2004.................................................... 1,484,000
2005.................................................... 1,484,000
2006 to January 2008.................................... 3,095,000
-----------
Total minimum payments required......................... $10,372,000
===========
Rent expense was $1,142,000, $1,062,000 and $1,017,000, net of subrental
income of $264,000, $110,000 and $6,000, for the years ended December 31, 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively. The subrental agreement expires on June 30, 2001.
8. NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
LEVCO Securities is subject to the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1
("Rule"), which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and requires
that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall
not exceed 15 to 1. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, LEVCO Securities was in
compliance with this Rule.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Levco has adopted a Section 401(k) plan. All employees with six months or
more of service are eligible to participate in the plan. Eligible participants
may contribute up to 15% of their earnings, subject to statutory limitations.
Levco may match employee contributions, up to 100%, subject to statutory
limitations. Included in employee compensation and benefits was $446,000,
$428,000 and $322,000 of the employee match contributions for the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
As of January 1, 2000, the Company froze its target Benefit Plan (the
"Benefit Plan") which covered all employees who reached the age of 20.5 and had
completed nine months of service to the Company. Contributions were made by the
Company based on the employee's age and compensation. As of December 31, 1999
the Benefit Plan was fully funded and the Company had no further liability. The
Company incurred expenses of $299,000 and $264,000 for the years ended December
31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
10. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
In December 1998, the shareholders of BKF approved an Incentive
Compensation Plan ("Compensation Plan") that allows the Company to pay officers
and employees part of their compensation in restricted stock units ("RSU") and
other forms of equity-based compensation, including stock options. The original
number of shares of BKF common stock that may be issued under the Compensation
Plan was 650,000 shares, giving effect to the 1 to 6 reverse stock split
effectuated in January 2000. In April 2000, the Compensation Plan was amended to
increase the number of shares that may be issued to 1,300,000. At December 31,
2000, 186,205 shares are available for future grants.
A. RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
In January 2000, the Company issued 76,855 RSU's and 183,178 non-qualified
stock options (see Note 10B) to purchase BKF shares under the Compensation Plan
as a component of the 1999 year-end bonuses. Those employees electing to receive
RSU's and non-qualified options forfeited their rights to the cash equivalent
portion of their bonus in return for the RSU's and options received. In return,
these employees received an additional 20% of equity based on the amount
exchanged. Levco did not incur any compensation expense related to the
Compensation Plan in fiscal 1999.
These RSU's vest over a two-year period ending December 31, 2001. The RSU's
require future services as a condition to the ultimate receipt of the underlying
shares of BKF common stock. The Company's policy is to expense these amounts
ratably over the required service period. The expense for the year ended
December 31, 2000 relating to the vesting of the RSU's was $500,000.
In November 2000, the Company granted 443,976 RSU's to employees. The
common stock underlying the RSU's will be deliverable on the third anniversary
date of the grant, although the common stock may be deliverable earlier in the
event of a change in control, death or disability, or later if electively
deferred by employees under certain circumstances. While no additional services
will be required to obtain delivery of the underlying common stock (i.e., the
award is "vested"), delivery of the common stock may not be made if the grantee
engages in certain conduct, including being terminated for cause and violating
any policy of the Company or otherwise acting in a manner detrimental to the
Company (including violating noncompetition or nonsolicitation provisions of the
award).
In addition, certain executive officers of the Company, who are subject to
performance based criteria with regard to their compensation, were granted
206,509 RSU's as of December 29, 2000 after meeting the predetermined
performance goals for the year ended December 31, 2000 (subject to the same
terms described above).
Pursuant to APB Opinion No. 25 and because future service is not required
as a condition to the delivery of the underlying shares of common stock, the
Company recorded non cash compensation expense of approximately $11.8 million
during the quarter ended December 31, 2000 relating to the RSU's awarded in
November and December 2000. This expense is based on the average market price of
the Company's stock on the date of grant.
In April 2000, the Company also adopted a Long Term Deferred Compensation
Plan to provide a competitive long term incentive for key officers and
employees. RSU's vesting in 2000 were eligible to be deferred into this plan. As
of December 31, 2000, 24,613 of vested RSU's were deferred pursuant to the plan.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
VESTED & VESTING
RSU'S GRANTED DELIVERED VESTED DECEMBER 31, 2001
------------- --------- ------- -----------------
January 2000..................... 76,855 13,813 24,613 38,429
November 2000.................... 443,976 -- 443,976 --
December 2000.................... 206,509 -- 206,509 --
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Total............................ 727,340 13,813 675,098 38,429
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B. NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS
With respect to the 183,178 non-qualified stock options issued in January
2000 (see Note 10A), the employee may purchase BKF shares at an exercise price
of $13.03125 (the average market price on the date of grant). These options are
exercisable in equal annual installments in December 2000 and December 2001
subject to satisfying employment conditions, with exceptions for termination due
to death, retirement or a change in control of the ownership of BKF. Once the
service requirements have been met, these options will remain outstanding and
exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant, subject to earlier
expiration upon termination of employment. On January 20, 2000, the Committee
granted an additional 130,098 non-qualified options that will expire in January
2010. These options also have an exercise price of $13.03125 and vest over one
to three years.
In July 2000, the Committee granted 73,179 non-qualified stock options to
purchase BKF shares at a price of $15.875 (the average market price on the date
of grant). The options are exercisable in three equal installments commencing
July 2001 subject to satisfying employment conditions, with exceptions for
termination due to death, retirement or a change in control of the ownership of
BKF. Once the service requirements have been met, these options will remain
outstanding and exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant,
subject to earlier expiration upon termination of employment.
The following table summarizes information about BKF stock options
outstanding at December 31, 2000:
EXERCISABLE
NUMBER OF OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE EXPIRATION DATE NUMBER OF OPTIONS
- ----------------- -------------- ---------------- -----------------
313,276 $13.03 January 20, 2010 178,316
73,179 $15.88 June 30, 2010 --
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386,455 178,316
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At December 31, 2000, the weighted average exercise price and remaining
contractual life of options outstanding were $13.57 and 9.14 years,
respectively.
Pursuant to SFAS No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the
Company has elected to account for its stock option plan under APB Opinion 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and adopt the disclosure only
provisions for SFAS No. 123. Under APB Opinion 25, no compensation costs were
recognized relating to the option grants because the exercise price of the
options awarded was equal to the fair market price of the common stock on the
dates of the grants. Under SFAS No. 123, the net loss would have been increased
by $963,000 and the basic and diluted loss per share would have been increased
by $.15 for the year ended December 31, 2000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The fair value of each option granted in 2000 was estimated using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
JANUARY JULY
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Expected dividend yield.................................. 0.00% 0.00%
Expected volatility...................................... 15.45% 19.37%
Risk-free interest....................................... 6.35% 6.07%
Expected term............................................ 7 years 7 Years
Fair value............................................... $4.97 $6.23
11. NON CASH TRANSACTIONS
In 1998 when the Company was operating as registered investment company,
$52.06 million of capital gain distributions were reinvested.
During 2000, the Company financed a portion of its Directors and
Officers/Errors and Omissions insurance policy (premium $910,000). The financed
amount is payable in 30 equal monthly installments of approximately $32,000.
The Company issued 13,813 shares of common stock in lieu of cash
compensation aggregating $180,000 during the year ended December 31, 2000.
12. INCOME TAXES
Principally due to state and local taxes and non-deductible amortization,
the Company's provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from the amount of
income tax determined by applying the applicable U.S. federal statutory income
tax rate. The Company has determined that the amortization expense on intangible
assets is non-deductible since the purchase method of accounting has been
retroactively applied to June 1996.
Deferred tax assets arise from the future tax benefit on deferred and non
cash compensation, and utilization of realized capital losses. Deferred tax
liabilities arise from deferred revenues, unrealized gains on investments, and
state and local taxes.
The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
2000 1999 1998
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Current:
Federal.......................................... $ 3,322 $4,952 $3,908
State and local.................................. 2,423 1,720 1,458
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Total current...................................... 5,745 6,672 5,366
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Deferred:
Federal.......................................... (4,667) (161) (63)
State and local.................................. (1,743) (53) (21)
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Total deferred..................................... (6,410) (214) (84)
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Total provision (benefit).......................... $ (665) $6,458 $5,282
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities, shown net in the deferred tax
asset on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, consists of the
following:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
2000 1999
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Deferred tax asset:
Compensation.............................................. $ 6,252 $ 183
Capital loss.............................................. 3,007 --
Depreciation.............................................. 55 --
Unrealized losses on investments.......................... -- 290
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Gross deferred tax asset.................................... 9,314 473
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred state income taxes............................... (610) --
Deferred revenues......................................... (1,179) (175)
Unrealized gains on investments........................... (815) --
------- -----
Gross deferred tax liability................................ (2,605) (175)
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Net deferred tax asset...................................... $ 6,708 $ 298
======= =====
A reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit) with expected federal
income tax expense (benefit) computed at the applicable federal tax rate of 35%
is as follows:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
2000 1999 1998
--------- --------- ---------
Expected income tax expense (benefit).............. $ 494 $ 728 $ 7
Increase in income tax resulting from:
State and local taxes, net....................... 442 1,084 934
Non-deductible amortization(1)................... 2,661 4,164 4,164
Other............................................ -- 482 177
Decrease in income tax resulting from:
Effect of capital loss recognition(2)............ (4,262) -- --
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Income tax expense (benefit)....................... $ (665) $6,458 $5,282
======= ====== ======
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(1) The difference between 2000 and prior years presented is attributable to the
effect of the accounting change discussed in Note 1.
(2) Primarily, the effect of the recognition of a capital loss related to
certain private portfolio investments held by BKF when it operated as an
investment company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table sets forth selected quarterly financial data (all
amounts in thousands, except share and per share data):
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
2000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL
- ---- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenues.......................... $ 15,273 $ 16,906 $ 18,865 $ 25,992 $ 77,036
Operating income (loss)........... 4,732 2,240 73 (6,657) 388
Income (loss) before cumulative
effect of accounting change..... 2,467 262 (807) 153 2,075
Cumulative effect of accounting
change.......................... -- (53,374) -- -- (53,374)
Net income (loss)................. $ 2,467 $ (53,112) $ (807) $ 153 $ (51,299)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic:
Income (loss) before
cumulative effect of
accounting change.......... $ 0.38 $ 0.04 $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ 0.32
Cumulative effect of
accounting change.......... -- (8.21) -- -- (8.21)
Net income (loss)............ $ 0.38 $ (8.17) $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ (7.89)
Diluted:
Income (loss) before cumulative
effect of accounting
change....................... $ 0.38 $ 0.04 $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ 0.32
Cumulative effect of accounting
change....................... -- (8.21) -- -- (8.15)
Net income (loss)............... $ 0.38 $ (8.17) $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ (7.83)
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic........................... 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,505,002 6,504,890
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Diluted......................... 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,589,593 6,549,889
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Common stock price per share(1):
High............................ $ 14.44 $ 15.88 $ 23.31 $ 19.38
Low............................. $ 10.00 $ 11.88 $ 15.56 $ 16.00
Close........................... $ 12.06 $ 15.88 $ 19.50 $ 18.25
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
1999 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL
- ---- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenue........................... $ 11,405 $ 12,596 $ 12,265 $ 12,392 $ 48,658
Operating income (loss)........... 569 1,003 802 (725) 1,649
Net (loss)........................ $ (1,028) $ (795) $ (865) $ (1,690) $ (4,378)
(Loss) per share:
Basic:.......................... $ (0.16) $ (0.12) $ (0.13) $ (0.26) $ (0.67)
Diluted:........................ $ (0.16) $ (0.12) $ (0.13) $ (0.26) $ (0.67)
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic and Diluted............... 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Common stock price per share(1)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
1998 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL
- ---- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Revenue........................... $ 9,976 $ 10,388 $ 9,416 $ 10,965 $ 40,745
Operating income (loss)........... 690 405 (1,229) (198) (332)
Net (loss)........................ $ (891) $ (1,062) $ (1,949) $ (1,361) $ (5,263)
(Loss) per share:
Basic:.......................... $ (0.14) $ (0.16) $ (0.30) $ (0.21) $ (0.81)
Diluted:........................ $ (0.14) $ (0.16) $ (0.30) $ (0.21) $ (0.81)
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic and Diluted............... 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852 6,504,852
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Common stock price per share(1)
- ---------------
(1) The public market for the Company's common stock prior to January 7, 2000
was based on the Company's net assets and operations as a closed-end
investment company. For this reason, the stock prices before and after
January 7, 2000 are not comparable.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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4.1 Specimen of Common Stock Certificate
10.1 Lease dated December 20, 1993 between Rockefeller Center
Properties and John A. Levin & Co., Inc. (including the
second, third and fourth amendments thereto).
10.2 Employment Agreement dated June 28, 1996 between John A.
Levin, BKF Capital Group, Inc. and Levin Management Co.,
Inc.
10.3 Employment Agreement dated December 31, 1999 between Gregory
T. Rogers, BKF Capital Group, Inc. and Levin Management Co.,
Inc.
21.1 Subsidiaries of Registrant
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP