1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE - ------- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the period ended March 31, 1998 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(D) OF THE - ------- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission file Numbers: 333-34475 VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 3714 38-6530870 (Primary standard industrial classification code number) VEMCO, INC. Michigan 38-2737797 VENTURE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION Michigan 38-2034680 VENTURE MOLD & ENGINEERING CORPORATION Michigan 38-2556799 VENTURE LEASING COMPANY Michigan 38-2777356 VEMCO LEASING, INC. Michigan 38-2777324 VENTURE HOLDINGS CORPORATION Michigan 38-2793543 VENTURE SERVICE COMPANY Michigan 38-3024165 (State or other (Exact name of registrant as jurisdiction of specified in its charter) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or Identification organization) Number) ------------------ 33662 James J. Pompo Fraser, Michigan 48026 (810) 294-1500 (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrants' principal executive offices) 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 ------- ------- The common stock of each of the registrants, except for Venture Holdings Trust, is owned by Venture Holdings Trust. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE # --------------------- ------ Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets - As of March 31, 1998 and 1997 and December 31, 1997 ..................................... 1 Consolidated Statements of Income and Trust Principal Three months ended March 31, 1998 and March 31, 1997 .................................... 2 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three months ended March 31, 1998 and March 31, 1997. ................................... 3 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ............ 4 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ............................................ 7 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ...................... 9 Signatures ....................................................... 11 3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) March 31 December 31 -------- ----------- ASSETS 1998 1997 1997 - ------ ---- ---- ---- CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,985 $ 690 $ 1,477 Accounts receivable 195,972 140,617 161,157 Inventories 54,354 55,837 52,616 Prepaid expenses 8,625 11,416 8,994 -------------- -------------- ------------- Total current assets 266,936 208,560 224,244 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 205,529 204,476 205,765 Goodwill 53,428 51,275 53,900 Other Assets 25,392 14,742 25,771 Deferred Tax Assets 13,056 13,806 14,442 -------------- -------------- ------------- Total Assets $ 564,341 $ 492,859 $ 524,122 ============== ============== ============= LIABILITIES AND TRUST PRINCIPAL - ------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 86,601 $ 96,930 $ 70,047 Accrued payroll and taxes 10,017 8,545 7,341 Accrued interest 4,187 1,724 12,148 Accrued expenses 7,671 11,606 6,485 Current portion of long-term debt 2,384 12,909 3,122 -------------- -------------- ------------- Total current liabilities 110,860 131,714 99,143 Other Liabilities 10,853 14,616 14,281 Deferred Tax Liabilities 13,403 13,152 13,350 Long Term Debt 355,412 271,838 333,066 Trust Principal 73,813 61,539 64,282 -------------- -------------- ------------- Total Liabilities and Trust Principal $ 564,341 $ 492,859 $ 524,122 ============== ============== ============= See notes to consolidated financial statements. -1- 4 VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND TRUST PRINCIPAL FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended March 31, --------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- NET SALES $ 166,612 $ 159,759 COST OF PRODUCT SOLD 133,616 127,802 ------------ ------------- GROSS PROFIT 32,996 31,957 SELLING GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 14,855 15,373 PAYMENTS TO BENEFICIARY IN LIEU OF TRUST DISTRIBUTIONS 0 156 ------------ ------------- INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 18,141 16,428 INTEREST EXPENSE 7,145 6,863 ------------ ------------- INCOME BEFORE TAXES 10,996 9,565 TAX PROVISION 1,465 785 ------------ ------------- NET INCOME 9,531 8,780 TRUST PRINCIPAL, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 64,282 52,759 ------------ ------------- TRUST PRINCIPAL, END OF PERIOD $ 73,813 $ 61,539 ============ ============= See notes to consolidated financial statements. -2- 5 VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) 1998 1997 ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 9,531 $ 8,780 Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 9,079 8,298 Change in accounts receivable (34,815) (10,949) Change in inventories (1,738) (4,737) Change in prepaid expenses 343 2,797 Change in other assets 379 2,415 Change in accounts payable 16,554 12,108 Change in accrued expenses (4,099) (9,686) Change in other liabilities (3,428) (1,296) Change in deferred taxes 1,465 668 --------------- -------------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,729) 8,398 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: expenditures (8,371) (7,896) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net borrowings under revolving credit agreement 23,000 (12,950) Proceeds from issuance of debt 0 0 Principal payments on debt (1,392) (2,299) --------------- -------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 21,608 (15,249) --------------- -------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 6,508 (14,747) CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,477 15,437 =============== ============== CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 7,985 $ 690 =============== ============== SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for interest $ 15,311 $ 8,868 =============== ============== Cash paid during the period for taxes $ 120 $ 74 =============== ============== See notes to consolidated financial statements. -3- 6 VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION Information as of and for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 is unaudited but includes all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In accordance with the instructions for the completion of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, certain information and footnote disclosures necessary to comply with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K under the Securities Act of 1994 which contains audited financial statements as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the three years ended December 31, 1997. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year. The Trust owns all of the outstanding capital stock of Venture Industries Corporation, Vemco, Inc., Venture Mold & Engineering Corporation, Venture Industries Canada, Ltd., Venture Leasing Company, Vemco Leasing, Inc., Venture Holdings Corporation and Experience Management, L.L.C., Venture Service Company and Experience Management, L.L.C. As used herein, "the Trust" refers to Venture Holdings Trust, while "the Company" refers to (each "Subsidiary" and collectively the "Subsidiaries")the Trust and the Subsidiaries taken as a whole. Separate financial statements for the Trust and each Subsidiary are not included in this report because each entity (other than Venture Canada and Experience Management L.L.C.) is jointly and severally liable for the Company's senior bank credit agreement (the "Senior Credit Agreement") and 9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2005 (the "Senior Notes"); and each entity (including Venture Canada, but excluding Experience Management L.L.C.) is jointly and severally liable for the Company's 9 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2004 (the"Senior Subordinated Notes") either as a co-issuer or as a guarantor. In addition, the aggregate total assets, net earnings and net equity of the Subsidiaries are substantially equivalent to the total assets, net earnings and net equity of the Company on a consolidated basis. Venture Canada and Experience Management L.L.C. collectively, represents less than 1% of total assets, net earnings, net trust principal and operating cash flow. 2. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: March 31 December 31 -------- ----------- 1998 1997 1997 ---- ---- ---- Raw material $ 27,001 $ 23,082 $ 26,036 Work-in process - manufactured parts 3,244 3,188 2,863 Work-in-process - molds 12,284 19,164 10,922 Finished goods 11,825 10,403 12,795 --------------- --------------- -------------- Total $ 54,354 $ 55,837 $ 52,616 =============== =============== ============== 3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Effective August 26, 1996, the Trust acquired Bailey Corporation and its subsidiaries. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase with the purchase price allocated over the estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed, resulting in goodwill of $54 million at March 31, 1998. The goodwill is being amortized over 30 years using the straight-line method. Bailey's assets and liabilities are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at values representing the final allocated purchase price. Effective June 3, 1996, the Company acquired certain assets from AutoStyle Plastics, Inc. for a purchase price of $6.7 million and entered into a capital lease for all property, plant and equipment. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase with the purchase price allocated over the estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed, resulting in goodwill of $2.6 million. The goodwill is being amortized over 30 years using the straight-line method. -4- 7 4. DEBT Debt consists of the following: March 31 December 31 -------- ----------- 1998 1997 1997 ---- ---- ---- Revolving credit agreement with fluctuating interest rates, currently from 7.4375% to 9.0% $ 68,000 $ 78,000 $ 45,000 Series B senior notes payable, Due 2005 with interest at 9.5% 205,000 0 205,000 Term loan A with interest at 8.375% 0 72,950 0 Term loan B with interest at 8.875% 0 44,438 0 Senior subordinated notes payable with interest at 9.75% 78,940 78,940 78,940 Capital leases with interest at 8.25% to 11.5% 3,749 6,028 5,023 Installment notes payable with interest at 5.85% to 11.75% 2,107 4,391 2,225 ----------- ----------- ------------- Total 357,796 284,747 336,188 Less current portion of debt 2,384 12,909 3,122 ----------- ----------- ------------- Total $ 355,412 $ 271,838 $ 333,066 =========== =========== ============= In the third quarter of 1997, the Trust, and each of its wholly owned subsidiaries, other than Venture Industries Canada, Ltd. (and Experience Management, L.L.C., which was not in existence at the time) (collectively, the "Issuers") issued $205 million of Senior Notes. $116 million of the net proceeds was used to repay Term loans "A and B" under the Senior Credit Agreement. In addition, approximately $83 million was used to pay down the amount outstanding under the revolving credit portion of the Senior Credit Agreement. In connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes certain subsidiaries were merged and or liquidated into other subsidiaries. On August 27, 1997, the Issuers filed a registration statement on Form S-4 registering the Issuers' Series B 9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2005 (the "Registration Statement"), to be offered in exchange for the Senior Notes. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission as of 1:00 p.m. on October 29, 1997 Simultaneously with the issuance of the Senior Notes, the Senior Credit Agreement was amended and now provides for borrowings of up to the lesser of a borrowing base or $200 million under a revolving credit facility. The Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $2.4 million as of March 31, 1998. The Senior Credit Agreement, Senior Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes contain certain restrictive covenants relating to cash flow, capital expenditures, debt, trust principal, trust distributions, leases, and liens on assets. 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has entered into various transactions with entities that the sole beneficiary of the Trust owns or controls. These transactions include leases of real estate, usage of machinery, equipment and facilities, purchases and sales of inventory, performance of manufacturing related services, administrative services, insurance activities, and payment and receipt of sales commissions. Since the Company operates for the benefit of the sole beneficiary, the terms of these transactions are not the result of arms'-length bargaining; however, the Company believes that such transactions are on terms no less favorable to the Company than would be obtained if such transactions or arrangements were arms'-length transaction with non-affiliated persons. -5- 8 The result of these related party transactions is a net receivable, which is included in accounts receivable as follows: March 31 December 31 1998 1997 1997 ---- ---- ---- Net Accounts Receivable $ 32,392 $ 14,047 $ 28,420 Net Accounts Payable 4,647 3,317 4,430 ---------- ---------- ----------- Net Accounts Receivable $ 27,745 $ 10,730 $ 23,990 ========== ========== =========== - 6 - 9 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis contains a number of "forward looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Such factors include, among others, the following: international, national and local general economic and market conditions; demographic changes; the size and growth of the automobile market or the plastic automobile component market; the ability of the Company to sustain, manage or forecast its growth; the size, timing and mix of purchases of the Company's products; new product development and introduction; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; dependence upon original equipment manufacturers; liability and other claims asserted against the Company; competition; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; product recalls; warranty costs; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; retention of earnings; and control and the level of affiliated transactions. The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the Company's consolidated statements of income expressed as a percentage of sales. This table and the subsequent discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes. For The Three Month Period Ended March 31, --------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of products sold 80.2 80.0 -------- -------- Gross profit 19.8 20.0 Selling, general and administrative expenses 8.9 9.6 Payments to beneficiary in lieu of trust distributions 0.0 .1 -------- -------- Income from operations 10.9 10.3 Interest expense 4.3 4.3 -------- -------- (Loss) Income before taxes 6.6 6.0 Tax provision .9 .5 ======== ======== Net (loss) income 5.7 % 5.5 % ======== ======== THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1997. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased $6.9 million, compared to the three months ended March 31, 1997. This is a 4.3% increase to $166.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998, compared to $159.7 million, for the same period of 1997. The increase in sales in 1998 is primarily a result of the increased volumes in the core comparable business offset by planned reductions in the selling price mandated by customers to offset expected annual productivity improvements. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased $1.0 million, or 3.0%, to $33.0 million compared to $32.0 for the three months ended March 31, 1997. The increase in gross profit for the quarter is due primarily to the increase in sales. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased (.2)% for the three months ended March 31, 1998, as compared to the same period in 1997. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of sales is primarily attributable to the sale price reduction efforts mandated by customers, rationalization of plant capacities, model changeover cost, and selling price reductions, which have become industry practice in recent years, as OEM customers continue to expect annual productivity improvements on the part of the supplier. -7- 10 Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $(.5) million, or (3.4)% for the three months ended March 31, 1998 to $14.9 million, compared to $15.4 million in the same period of 1997. Payments to the beneficiary of the Trust, in the amounts generally equal to taxes incurred by the beneficiary as a result of the activities of the Trust's subsidiaries which have elected S corporation tax status, totaled $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997. No payments were made in the first quarter of 1998. These amounts were paid as compensation rather than as distributions of Trust principal. As a result of state tax law changes, the Company may pay such amounts to the beneficiary as distributions of Trust principal in the future, rather than as compensation. As a result of the foregoing, income from operations in the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased $1.7 million, or 10.4%, to $18.1 million, compared to $16.4 million in the same period of 1997. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 10.9% in the first quarter of 1998 from 10.3% in the first quarter of 1997. Interest expense increased $.3 million to $7.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 1998, compared to $6.9 million in the same period of 1997. The increase is the result of financing of the acquisitions and increased working capital needs. As a result of the foregoing, net income for the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased $.7 million, to $9.5 million compared to $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997. - 8 - 11 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's consolidated working capital was $156.1 million at March 31, 1998 compared to $76.8 million at March 31, 1997, an increase of $79.3 million. The Company's working capital ratio increased to 2.41x at March 31, 1998 from 1.58x at March 31, 1997. This increase is due to an increase in current assets, principally accounts receivable, in addition to an overall net reduction in current liabilities. Net cash used in operating activities was $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to net cash provided of $8.4 million for the same period in 1997. This decrease is due primarily to the increase in accounts receivable and decrease in accounts payable. Capital expenditures were $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to $7.9 million for the same period in 1997. The Company continues to upgrade machinery and equipment and paint lines at all facilities to handle expected increased volumes and general reconditioning of equipment. The Senior Credit Agreement permits the Company to borrow up to the lesser of a borrowing base computed as a percentage of accounts receivable and inventory, or $200 million less the amount of any letter of credit issued against the Senior Credit Agreement. As March 31, 1998, the Company had $63.5 million of availability thereunder. The Senior Credit Agreement and each of the indentures for the Senior Notes and the Senior subordinated Notes contain various covenants. As of March 31, 1998, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. Net cash provided by financing activities was $21.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 compared to net cash used of $15.2 million for the same period in 1997. The decrease is principally the result of the financing for the acquisitions made in 1996. The Company believes that its existing cash balances, operating cash flow, borrowings under its bank credit facility and other short term arrangements will be sufficient to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures required for the operation of its business and debt service requirements through the end of 1999. As is the case with most companies using computers in their operations, the Company is in the process of addressing the Year 2000 problem. The Company is currently engaged in a project to upgrade its information, technology, manufacturing and facilities software to programs that will consistently and properly recognize the Year 2000. Many of the Company's systems include new hardware and packaged software recently purchased from vendors who have represented that these systems are already Year 2000 compliant. The Company is also obtaining assurance from vendors that timely updates will be made available to make some software Year 2000 compliant. The Company is in the process of initiating formal communication with all its significant suppliers and large customers to determine the extent to which the Company is vulnerable to those third parties failure to remediate their own Year 2000 issues. The Company can give no assurance that the systems of other companies on which the Company's systems rely will be converted on time or that a failure to convert by another company or a conversion that is incompatible with the Company's systems would not have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company will utilize both internal and external resources to reprogram, replace and test its software for Year 2000 compliance, and the Company expects to complete the project in early 1999. The total cost associated with the required modification and conversion, based upon current plans, is not expected to be material to the Company's consolidated results of operations and financial position and is being expensed as incurred. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits. EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 3.1 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Vemco, Inc. filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.2 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Venture Industries Corporation filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.3 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Venture Mold & Engineering Corporation filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.4 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Venture Leasing Company filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.5 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Vemco Leasing Company filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.6 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Venture Holdings Corporation filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 3.7 ** Restated Articles of Incorporation of Venture Service Company filed as Exhibit 3.7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. - 9 - 12 4.1 ** Indenture for 9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2005 (including form of Notes) filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 4.2 ** Registration Rights Agreements, dated as of July 9, 1997 among Venture Holdings Trust, Vemco Inc, Venture Industries Corporation, Venture Holdings Corporation Inc., Venture Leasing Company, Venture Mold & Engineering Corporation and Venture Service Company as Issuers, and First Chicago Capital Markets, Inc., as Initial Purchaser filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 4.3 ** Form of Series B Notes filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, Effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 10.1 ** Amended and Restates Credit Agreement dated as of July 9, 1997 by and among Venture Holdings Trust, certain Borrowing Subsidiaries, as (as defined therein) the Lenders party thereto and NBD Bank, as Agent filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 10.2 ** Corporate Opportunity Agreement, dated February 16, 1994, by and Statement on Form S-4, Effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference. 10.2.1 ** Agreement dated July 9, 1997 by Larry J. Winget to be bound by the terms of the Corporate Opportunity Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.2 for the benefit of the holders of the Issuers' 9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2005 filed as Exhibit 10.3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference 10.3 ** License Agreement as to Proprietary Technologies and Processes dated July 2, 1997 between Larry J. Winget and Venture Industries Corporation, Vemco, Inc., Venture Mold & Engineering Corporation, Venture Industries Canada Ltd., Vemco Leasing, Inc. Venture Holdings Corporation and Venture Holdings Trust filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference 10.4 ** License Agreement as to Patents dated July 2, 1997 between Larry J. Winget and Venture Industries Corporation, Vemco, Inc., Venture Mold & Engineering Corporation, Venture Industries Canada Ltd., Vemco Leasing, Inc. Venture Holdings Corporation and Venture Holdings Trust filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4, effective October 29, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference 27.1 * Financial Data Schedule ---------------- * Filed herewith ** Previously filed (b) Reports on Form 8-K. The Company was not required to file a current report on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 1997 and none were filed during that period. - 10 - 13 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST, VEMCO, INC., VENTURE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, VENTURE MOLD & ENGINEERING CORPORATION, VENTURE LEASING COMPANY, VEMCO LEASING, INC., VENTURE HOLDINGS CORPORATION, VENTURE SERVICE COMPANY AND VENTURE INDUSTRIES CANADA, LTD. Date: November 14, 1997 / s / Michael G. Torakis ------------------------- Michael G. Torakis President and Chief Financial Officer Signing on behalf of each registrant and as principal financial officer of each registrant. - 11 - 14 Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 27 Financial Data Schedule