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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended Commission File Number
June 30, 1998 0-10737
Stuart Entertainment, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 84-0402207
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(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
3211 Nebraska Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (712) 323-1488
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 [ ]
As of August 3, 1998 there were 6,938,627 shares of the Registrant's common
stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.
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STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1:
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 ...............................3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 and
December 31, 1997 ............................................................4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 .........................................5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.........................................6-8
Item 2:
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations...............................................9-13
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:.................................................................14
Signatures.........................................................................15
Exhibit Index......................................................................16
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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NET SALES $ 29,717 $ 30,884 $ 61,312 $ 62,754
COST OF GOODS SOLD 20,408 20,132 41,327 42,644
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GROSS MARGIN 9,309 10,752 19,985 20,110
OTHER EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative expenses 8,942 9,312 17,897 17,904
Interest expense, net 3,146 3,098 6,298 6,208
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Other expenses, net 12,088 12,410 24,195 24,112
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (2,779) (1,658) (4,210) (4,002)
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (55) (543) 118 (1,465)
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NET LOSS $ (2,724) $ (1,115) $ (4,328) $ (2,537)
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LOSS PER SHARE $ (0.39) $ (0.16) $ (0.62) $ (0.37)
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Note: No dividends were paid or declared during the six months ended
June 30, 1998 and 1997.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997
(Dollars in thousands)
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JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
ASSETS 1998 1997
(UNAUDITED)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,383 $ 7,099
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,360
and $3,091 24,184 23,085
Current portion of notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $144 and $233 2,423 2,269
Inventories 22,824 20,929
Deferred income taxes 3,008 3,008
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,612 1,111
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Total Current Assets 58,434 57,501
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 27,120 26,471
GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of $3,952 and $3,244 44,765 45,655
OTHER ASSETS, net 8,572 8,197
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$138,891 $137,824
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 120 $ 89
Trade payables 12,144 10,929
Accrued payroll and benefits 2,513 2,087
Other accrued liabilities 4,826 3,180
Restructuring charge reserve 1,083 2,841
Income taxes payable 606 797
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Total Current Liabilities 21,292 19,923
LONG-TERM DEBT 106,083 100,665
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 703 721
DEFERRED INCOME 129 143
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
6,935,390 and 6,920,140 shares outstanding 70 70
Additional paid-in capital 27,756 27,732
Retained Deficit (14,387) (10,059)
Treasury stock (56,260 shares at cost) (189) (189)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (2,566) (1,182)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 10,684 16,372
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$ 138,891 $ 137,824
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
(Dollars in thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
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1998 1997
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (4,328) $ (2,537)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,850 3,285
Provision for doubtful accounts 496 156
Payments on restructuring charge (1,758) (1,153)
Other non-cash expenses - net (635) 981
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables (2,280) (877)
Inventories (1,533) 2,607
Trade payables 1,097 (1,678)
Other - net 1,376 (1,464)
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Net cash flows from operating activities (3,715) (680)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment (3,275) (2,358)
Capital expenditures for electronic bingo systems (1,290) --
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (581) --
Payments received on notes receivable 893 855
Other (38) 92
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Net cash flows from investing activities (4,291) (1,411)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility 5,500 --
Cost of debt financing (207) (411)
Payments on long-term debt (50) (145)
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Net cash flows from financing activities 5,243 (556)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash of foreign subsidiaries 47 22
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,716) (2,625)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 7,099 13,732
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 4,383 $(11,107)
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
Interest paid $ 6,288 $ 6,436
Income taxes paid $ 476 $ 262
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
(COLUMNAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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1. NATURE OF BUSINESS - Stuart Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") are primarily engaged in the
manufacture and distribution of a full line of bingo and bingo-related
products throughout the United States and Canada. Products include
disposable bingo paper, pulltab tickets, ink dabbers, bingo hall
equipment, electronic bingo systems, general merchandise and accessories.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial
statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and with
the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required
by generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial
statements.
In the opinion of the Company's management, the foregoing unaudited
consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a
fair presentation of the results of the Company for the periods shown.
Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998 and
1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full year ending December 31, 1998. These financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 1997, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1997 financial statements
to conform to those classifications used in 1998.
3. EARNINGS PER SHARE - Earnings per share is calculated based on Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard Board No. 128, Earning Per Share ("SFAS
128"). Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed based upon net income
(loss) divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is
computed based upon net income (loss) divided by the weighted average
number of shares of the Company's common stock, $.01 par value (the
"Common Stock"), outstanding during the period after giving effect to
stock options and warrants considered to be dilutive common stock
equivalents.
4. REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - The Company has adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 - Reporting Comprehensive Income
("SFAS 130") in the first quarter of 1998. This statement requires the
reporting of comprehensive income in addition to net income from
operations in annual statements of operations. Comprehensive income is a
more inclusive financial reporting methodology that includes disclosure of
certain financial information that historically has not been recognized in
the calculation of net income. Comprehensive loss for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 and 1997 were $5,712,000 and $2,729,000, respectively.
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5. INVENTORIES - Inventories consisted of the following:
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
(UNAUDITED)
Raw materials $ 6,619 $ 5,159
Work-in-process 1,826 2,038
Finished goods 14,379 13,732
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$22,824 $20,929
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3. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE - During the fourth quarter of 1996, management
authorized and committed the Company to undertake consolidation of its
United States manufacturing operations producing pulltab tickets, bingo
paper and ink dabbers. This restructuring plan involves closing or
substantially closing five facilities and transferring operations to other
manufacturing facilities. The consolidation decision was made to improve
customer service, improve productivity and asset utilization and reduce
costs. The restructuring charge included approximately $1,511,000 of
recognized severance and termination benefits for approximately 400
employees and $1,769,000 of facility closure and consolidation costs.
In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company recorded a restructuring charge
of $2,261,000 for a program related to workforce reductions and to
complete the consolidation of United States consumables manufacturing
operations. The Company evaluated competitive market conditions in its
markets, reviewed future costs in line with anticipated levels of business
in 1998 and beyond, and determined that a restructuring charge was
required to cover the costs of reducing certain sectors of its workforce
to levels more appropriate to meet current business requirements, thereby
eliminating approximately 50 positions. As result, a charge of $1,229,000
for severance costs and the buyout of certain employment contracts was
recorded. The Company also aggressively continued its plan to consolidate
its United States consumables manufacturing operations during 1997.
Certain modifications to the original consolidations plan and
unanticipated costs resulted in costs that were not originally charged.
Management estimated that $1,032,000 of such additional costs would be
incurred in the future and accordingly recorded an additional charge in
1997.
At June 30, 1998, $1,083,000 of restructuring charges remained in accrued
liabilities. The balance was comprised of $816,000 for severance,
termination benefits and contract buyout and $267,000 of facility closure
and consolidation costs to be completed in 1998. A summary of the
restructuring activity is presented below:
Balance at December 31, 1997 $ 2,841
Consolidation of U.S. Manufacturing Operations:
- Severance and termination costs (1,065)
- Facility closure and consolidation costs (693)
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Balance at June 30, 1998 $ 1,083
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3. LONG-TERM DEBT - In November 1996, the Company completed a private
placement in reliance on Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, of $100 million aggregate principal amount of 12.5% Senior
Subordinated Notes due November 15, 2004 (the Notes). Interest on the
Notes is payable semi-annually on each May 15 and November 15.
In November 1997, the Company entered into a credit facility which
consists of two loan and security agreements, one between the Company and
Congress Financial Corporation(Central) (the "US Facility") and one
between Bingo Press & Specialty Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company (the "Canadian Borrower") and Congress Financial Corporation
(Canada) (the "Canadian Facility") (collectively, the "Credit Facility").
The Credit Facility provides for maximum borrowings of up to $30.0
million, of which up to $20.0 million may be borrowed under the US
Facility and up to US$10.0 million may be borrowed under the Canadian
Facility.
The Company, and the Canadian Borrower are entitled to draw amounts under
the Credit Facility, subject to availability pursuant to a borrowing base
certificate. The borrowing base is based on the eligible accounts
receivable, eligible inventory and equipment value levels of the Company
and the Canadian Borrower, respectively. At June 30, 1998 and December 31,
1997, $20.2 and $27.7 million, respectively, was available for borrowing
under the Credit Facility. At June 30, 1998 the Company had borrowed $5.5
million while at December 31, 1997 the Company had not drawn any amounts
under the Credit Facility. The Company was not in violation of any
covenants at June 30, 1998.
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
(UNAUDITED)
Senior Subordinated Notes $100,000 $100,000
Borrowings under Credit Facility 5,500 --
Notes payable to others 703 754
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106,203 100,754
Less current portion 120 89
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$106,083 $100,665
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8. DELISTING FROM NASDAQ SMALLCAP MARKET - Effective July 28, 1998, the
Company's Common Stock was delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market due to
the Company's failure to satisfy the continued listing requirements of the
Nasdaq SmallCap Market. Bid quotations for the Common Stock can be obtained
from and the Common Stock is traded on NASD's OTC electronic bulletin
board.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The statements contained in this report that are not historical fact are
forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will,"
"should," or "anticipates," or the negative thereof or other variations thereon
or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and
uncertainties. Management wishes to caution the reader that these
forward-looking statements such as the timing, costs and scope of its
acquisition of, or investments in, the bingo industry and new product
development, and other matters contained in this report or the documents
incorporated by reference regarding matters that are not historical facts, are
only predictions. No assurances can be given that the future results indicated,
whether expressed or implied, will be achieved. While sometimes presented with
numerical specificity, these projections and other forward-looking statements
are based upon a variety of assumptions relating to the business of the Company,
which, although considered reasonable by the Company, may not be realized.
Because of the number and range of the assumptions underlying the Company's
projections and forward-looking statements, many of which are subject to
significant uncertainties and contingencies that are beyond the reasonable
control of the Company, some of the assumptions inevitably will not materialize,
and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur subsequent to the date of
this report or the documents incorporated by reference. These forward-looking
statements are based on current expectations and the Company assumes no
obligation to update this information. Therefore, the actual experience of the
Company and results achieved during the period covered by any particular
projections or forward-looking statements may differ substantially from those
projected. Consequently, the inclusion of projections and other forward-looking
statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any
other person that these estimates and projections will be realized, and actual
results may vary materially. There can be no assurance that any of these
expectations will be realized or that any of the forward-looking statements
contained herein will prove to be accurate.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Net Sales - Net sales were $29.7 million for the three months ending June 30,
1998, a decrease of $1.2 million or 3.8% from $30.9 million for the three months
ended June 30, 1997. The sales decrease is primarily attributable to lower sales
volumes in the Canadian market as well as in United States markets.
Domestically, lower sales were experienced primarily in bingo paper, ink dabbers
and bingo hall equipment. These decreases were substantially offset by sales
generated from the Power Bingo King(TM) hand-held electronic bingo systems. In
Canada, lower sales were experienced primarily in bingo paper and pulltab
tickets. The pulltab ticket market was adversely influenced by an increase in
governments takeout, thereby reducing the prize payout levels. In addition, the
weakening Canadian dollar negatively impacted sales by approximately $0.4
million in the second quarter of 1998 compared to 1997.
Cost of Goods Sold - Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was 68.7% for
the three months ended June 30, 1998 compared to 65.2% for the three months
ended June 30, 1997.
Domestically, the Company experienced higher cost of goods sold primarily
attributable to manufacturing inefficiencies and higher freight costs relating
to the consolidation of manufacturing operations at the Texas
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border facilities. These increases were partially offset by lower pulltab
production costs resulting from the consolidation of its manufacturing
operations completed in the second quarter of 1997 (the "Consolidation") and the
impact of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Power Bingo
Corp. ("Power Bingo") in July 1997. In Canada, the Company experienced an
increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales in the second quarter of
1998 compared to the second quarter of 1997 due primarily to higher
manufacturing labor costs and an increase in the demand for higher cost
products.
U.S. pulltab production costs are expected to continue to decline throughout
1998 compared to 1997 as the Company more fully realizes the benefits of the
Consolidation. However, bingo paper production inefficiencies are expected to
unfavorably impact the third and possibly the fourth quarters of 1998 as a
result of the continuing consolidation and start up of this operation at the
Texas border facilities.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - Selling, general and
administrative expenses were $8.9 million for the three months ended June 30,
1998 compared to $9.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 1997, a
decrease of $0.4 million or 4.0%. Selling, general and administrative expense,
as a percentage of sales, was 30.1% for the three months ended June 30, 1998
compared to 30.2% for the three months ended June 30, 1997. This reflects the
impact of previously announced cost reduction programs.
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) - The income tax benefit was $55,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1998 compared to $543,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 1997. The lower income tax benefit is primarily attributable to the
recognition of a valuation allowance due to the uncertainty regarding
realization of certain long-term future tax benefits. Realization of future tax
benefits related to the deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors,
including the Company's ability to generate taxable income in the United States
within the net operating loss carryforward periods.
Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Net Sales - Net sales were $61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
a decrease of $1.5 million or 2.3% from the $62.8 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1997. The sales decrease is attributable to lower sales volumes
in the United States. Domestically, the Company experienced lower sales
primarily in bingo paper, pulltab tickets and to a lesser extent in ink dabbers
and bingo hall equipment. These decreases were offset in part by sales generated
from the installation of Power Bingo King(TM) hand-held electronic bingo systems
that are continuing at a high pace. In Canada, the Company experienced lower
sales year-to-date in bingo paper that was offset by an increase in pulltab
ticket sales occurring in the first quarter of 1998. Sales on a consolidated
basis denominated in U.S. dollars were negatively impacted by $1.0 million due
to the weakening Canadian dollar.
The Company expects that consumable sales during the remainder of 1998 will be
flat or trend downward due in part to the growth of electronics' competitive
pressures. However, management believes that opportunities exist in certain
jurisdictions where bingo paper is used in conjunction with electronic bingo
systems, as well as in select overseas markets. Concurrently, the Company
expects sales from its hand-held electronic bingo systems will continue to
increase, which the Company expects will partially offset the decline in
consumable products.
Beginning in the second half of 1998, the Company may also benefit from new
products, such as a new line of ink dabbers and its Gold Crown video enhanced
pulltab ticket dispenser. The Company is licensed to manufacture and sell the
dispenser in the state of Washington, a major market for pulltab ticket sales.
The
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Company expects to realize benefits thereafter from the deployment of several
new electronics products in the spring of 1999.
Cost of Goods Sold - Cost of goods sold, as a percentage of sales, was 67.4% for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 compared to 68.0% for the six months ended
June 30, 1997. Excluding the application of a $1.5 million purchase accounting
adjustment in the first quarter of 1997 pertaining to the finished goods
inventory of Trade Products, cost of goods sold, as a percentage of sales was
65.6 % for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
The Company experienced a slight increase in cost of goods sold in the United
States which is primarily attributable to manufacturing inefficiencies relating
to the consolidation of manufacturing operations at the Texas border facilities
and to a lesser extent to the increased demand for higher cost products. These
increases were partially offset by lower pulltab production costs compared to
last year arising from the consolidation of its manufacturing operations
completed in the second quarter of 1997 and to the impact of the acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Power Bingo in July 1997. In Canada, the
Company experienced higher product costs, as a percentage of sales, year-to-date
1998 compared to year-to-date 1997 primarily due to higher manufacturing labor
costs and to the sale of higher cost products.
The Company expects U.S. pulltab production costs to continue to decrease
throughout 1998 as the Company continues to experience the benefits of the
pulltab production consolidation. Management expects bingo paper production
inefficiencies will continue to be unfavorable in the third and possibly the
fourth quarters of 1998 as a result of the consolidation and start up of this
operation at the Texas border facilities. However, management remains confident
the consolidation will provide favorable future benefits for the Company as it
focuses on being the low-cost, high-quality producer of bingo consumables.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - Selling, general and
administrative expenses were $17.9 million for both the six months ended June
30, 1998 and June 30, 1997.
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) - The Company recorded an income tax provision of
$118,000 pertaining to income generated in Canada for the six months ended June
30, 1998 compared to an income tax benefit reported on a consolidated basis of
$1,465,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. The lower income tax benefit
is primarily attributable to the recognition of a valuation allowance due to the
uncertainty regarding realization of certain long-term future tax benefits.
Realization of future tax benefits related to the deferred tax assets is
dependant on many factors, including the Company's ability to generate taxable
income in the United States within the net operating loss carryforward periods.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's long-term debt at June 30, 1998, including the current portion
thereof, totaled $106.2 million compared to $100.8 million at December 31, 1997
(see Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Cash payments on
long-term debt for the first six months ended June 30, 1998 totaled $50,000
compared to $145,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
In November 1997, the Company entered into the Credit Facility that provides for
maximum borrowings of up to $30.0 million, of which up to $20.0 million may be
borrowed under the US Facility and up to US$10.0 million may be borrowed under
the Canadian Facility. At June 30, 1998, the Company had borrowed $5.5 million
while at December 31,1997 the Company had not yet drawn any amounts under the
Credit Facility. At June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, $20.2 and $27.7
million, respectively, was available for borrowing based on its borrowing base
certificates (see Note 7 to the Consolidated Statements).
The Company's capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $3.3
million during the first half of 1998 compared with $2.4 million during the
first half of 1997. In 1997, a substantial portion of the Company's capital
expenditures were allocated to the upgrading and development of management
information systems and communication systems. During 1998, the Company's
capital expenditure program will focus on i) the upgrading and development of
management information systems, and ii) the purchase of equipment designed to
improve manufacturing efficiency.
Capital expenditures for electronic bingo systems consist of Power Bingo
King(TM) and System 12(TM) electronic bingo systems placed in the market on a
lease or revenue sharing basis. The Company's capital expenditures for
electronic bingo systems were $1.3 million in the first half of 1998 compared to
no capital expenditures in the first half of 1997, due to the acquisition of
Power Bingo in July 1997.
Cash flow from operations is not currently sufficient to cover the cash flow
requirements of the Company. However, the Company believes that with its current
operating plan, excess cash on hand, and availability under the Credit Facility,
it will have sufficient cash to meet its financial obligations.
The Company's business plan includes pursuing selective business acquisitions
and strategic alliances. The Company will continue to evaluate additional
opportunities and, as attractive opportunities develop, the Company will
consider additional acquisitions. The Company expects to meet additional capital
needs with the proceeds from sales or issuance of equity securities, the Credit
Facility and other borrowings. There can be no assurance, however, that the
Company will be successful in raising sufficient additional capital on terms
acceptable to the Company, if at all. Moreover, the Company is restricted in its
ability to incur additional indebtedness pursuant to the terms of the Indenture.
The failure to raise and generate sufficient funds may require the Company to
delay or abandon some of its planned future expansion, which could have a
material adverse effect on the future growth of the Company.
Management does not believe that inflation has had or is expected to have any
significant adverse impact on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations for the periods indicated.
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YEAR 2000 ISSUE
Like many other companies, the Company is aware of the problems associated with
"The Year 2000 Issue." This issue centers on certain computer systems being
unable to recognize the year 2000 as a valid date or that they may interpret a
date in the format of "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This
system issue creates risk for the Company from unforeseen problems in its own
computer systems and from third parties with which the Company deals. Such
failures of the Company and/or third parties' computer systems could potentially
have a material impact on the Company's ability to conduct its business. Based
on interviews with and publications from those vendors supplying the Company's
current business information systems, management believes those systems to be
date compliant such that they will not pose a significant risk to the Company's
future business operations. Future version upgrades to these systems and/or new
acquisitions will be subject to Year 2000 date compliance as a selection,
acceptance and installation criteria.
During 1998, the Company will assess any impact the Year 2000 issue may have on
other systems that support the Company's operation. These can include, but are
not limited to; supplier systems, shipper systems, environmental control
systems, manufacturing equipment, building security systems, etc. The Company
will evaluate appropriate courses of corrective action if any are needed outside
of routine maintenance or currently planned projects.
Management has not yet fully assessed the Year 2000 compliance expense and
related potential effect on the Company's earnings. However, the Company does
not currently expect any expenditure required will have a material effect on its
financial position or results of operations.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:
a. Exhibits:
Exhibit 11 Statement Regarding Computation of
Per Share Earnings
Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule
b. Reports on Form 8-K:
There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the
period covered by this report.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
STUART ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Date: August 14, 1998 /s/ Timothy R. Stuart
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Timothy R. Stuart
President and Chief Operating Officer
Date: August 14, 1998 /s/ Paul C. Tunink
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Paul C. Tunink
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following Exhibits are filed herewith.
Exhibit No. Description
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11 Statements Regarding Computation
of Per Share Earnings
27 Financial Data Schedule
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