U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) (X) QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 28, 2000 ( ) TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission file Number 001-14137 --------- HLM Design, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 56-2018819 (State or Other Jurisdiction (I.R.S Employer Identification No.) of Incorporation or Organization) 121 West Trade Street, Suite 2950 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (704) 358-0779 Indicate by check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Title of Each Class Outstanding at September 5, 2000 - ------------------- -------------------------------- Common stock, par value $.001 per share 2,105,438 shares HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES INDEX TO FORM 10-Q PAGE NO. PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets--April 28, 2000 and July 28, 2000 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income--Three Month Periods Ended July 30, 1999 and July 28, 2000 5 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity--Three Month Period Ended July 28, 2000 6 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--Three Month Periods Ended July 30, 1999 and July 28, 2000 7 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8 ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations 12 ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 15 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16 SIGNATURES 17 PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS April 28, July 28, 2000 2000 ----- ---- (Unaudited) ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash $ 285,616 $ 173,777 Trade and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts at April 28 and July 28 of $346,060 and $776,277, respectively 11,286,334 9,872,905 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted projects, net 8,412,159 10,309,164 Prepaid expenses and other 788,015 849,960 ---------------------------------- Total Current Assets 20,772,124 21,205,806 ---------------------------------- Other Assets: Goodwill, net 8,136,010 12,365,547 Other 887,137 767,254 ---------------------------------- Total Other Assets 9,023,147 13,132,801 ---------------------------------- Property and Equipment: Leasehold improvements 1,508,208 1,578,319 Furniture and fixtures 3,898,288 4,175,614 ---------------------------------- Property and Equipment, at cost 5,406,496 5,753,933 Less Accumulated depreciation 3,101,004 3,437,069 ---------------------------------- Property and equipment, net 2,305,492 2,316,864 ---------------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 32,100,763 $ 36,655,471 ================================== See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS April 28, July 28, 2000 2000 ----- ---- (Unaudited) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current Liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 1,216,468 $ 1,270,922 Accounts payable 7,425,799 8,176,059 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted projects 1,752,736 1,775,738 Accrued expenses and other 2,264,244 3,475,257 -------------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 12,659,247 14,697,976 -------------------------------- LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER 9,673,523 11,675,589 -------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,332,770 26,373,565 -------------------------------- COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Capital Stock: Preferred, $.10 par value, voting, authorized 1,000,000 shares, no shares outstanding Common, $.001 par value, voting, authorized 9,000,000 shares; issued 2,359,975 and 2,413,882 at April 28, 2000 and July 28, 2000, respectively (includes 258,444 and 308,444 to be issued on a delayed delivery schedule at April 28, 2000 and July 28, 2000, respectively) 2,360 2,414 Additional paid in capital 7,450,261 7,718,911 Retained earnings 2,324,817 2,561,954 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,445) (1,373) -------------------------------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 9,767,993 10,281,906 -------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 32,100,763 $ 36,655,471 ================================ See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENDSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) Three Three Months Months Ended Ended July 30, July 28, 1999 2000 ---- ---- REVENUES: Fee Income $ 10,664,066 $ 14,779,823 Reimbursable Income 789,129 1,090,853 -------------------------------- Total Revenues 11,453,195 15,870,676 CONSULTANT EXPENSE 2,773,549 4,515,618 PROJECT EXPENSES: Direct Expenses 214,000 242,867 Reimbursable expenses 384,360 559,891 -------------------------------- Total project expenses 598,360 802,758 -------------------------------- NET PRODUCTION INCOME 8,081,286 10,552,300 DIRECT LABOR 2,306,424 3,277,698 INDIRECT EXPENSES 5,115,503 6,322,161 -------------------------------- OPERATING INCOME 659,359 952,441 -------------------------------- OTHER EXPENSE: Interest Expense, net 217,365 448,927 -------------------------------- Total Other Expense 217,365 448,927 -------------------------------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 441,994 503,514 INCOME TAX EXPENSE 215,024 266,377 -------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 226,970 $ 237,137 ================================ NET INCOME PER SHARE Basic $ 0.10 $ 0.10 ================================ NUMBER OF SHARES USED TO COMPUTE PER SHARE DATA Basic 2,347,503 2,411,220 ================================ NET INCOME PER SHARE Diluted $ 0.10 $ 0.10 ================================ NUMBER OF SHARES USED TO COMPUTE PER SHARE DATA Diluted 2,347,503 2,417,115 ================================ See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) Accumulated Common Stock Additional Other Total ---------------------- Paid-In Retained Comprehensive Stockholders' Shares Amount Capital Earnings Loss Equity ------ ------ ------- -------- ---- ------ Balance, April 28, 2000 2,359,975 $ 2,360 $ 7,450,261 $ 2,324,817 $ (9,445) $ 9,767,993 Issuance of common stock for purchase of BL&P Engineers, Inc. (Note 3) 50,000 50 256,200 256,250 Issuance of Common Stock (Note 5) 3,907 4 12,450 12,454 Foreign Currency Translation 8,072 8,072 Adjustment Net Income 237,137 237,137 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, July 28, 2000 2,413,882 $ 2,414 $ 7,718,911 $ 2,561,954 $ (1,373) $ 10,281,906 ======================================================================================= See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 6 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Three Three Months Months Ended Ended July 30, July 28, 1999 2000 ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 226,970 $ 237,137 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation 175,512 240,144 Amortization of intangible assets 99,979 162,050 Amortization of deferred loan fees 19,637 52,117 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of acquired companies: (Increase) decrease in trade and other accounts receivable (247,964) 2,897,512 Net increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted projects (1,476,948) (2,317,609) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (1,136,157) 107,161 Decrease in accounts payable 330,466 682,436 Decrease in accrued expenses and other 549,273 144,211 -------------------------------------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,459,232) 2,205,159 -------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property and equipment (346,856) (251,516) Payment for purchase of BL&P Engineers, Inc., net of cash acquired - (2,135,394) -------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (346,856) (2,386,910) -------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payment on long-term borrowings (113,240) (145,126) Net borrowings on revolving credit facility 202,584 Increase in short term borrowings 3,424 - Borrowings on long-term debt 1,750,000 - Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 17,024 12,454 -------------------------------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 1,657,208 69,912 -------------------------------------- DECREASE IN CASH (148,880) (111,839) CASH BALANCE: Beginning of period 250,575 285,616 -------------------------------------- End of period $ 101,695 $ 173,777 ====================================== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: Interest paid $ 185,957 $ 403,468 Income tax payments $ 645,158 $ 118,020 Noncash investing and financing transactions: Acquisition of BL&P Engineers, Inc. (net of imputed interest): Notes payable isued to BL&P Engineers, Inc. shareholder $ 1,871,496 Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net $ 281,126 Common stock to be issued on delayed delivery schedule $ 256,250 See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 7 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization and Business-HLM Design, Inc. (the "Company" or "HLM Design") is a management services company that provides management and services to architectural, engineering and planning design entities under long term management and services agreements ("MSAs"). As of July 28, 2000, the Company had wholly-owned subsidiaries of HLM Design and affiliates as follows: o HLM Design of North America, Inc. ("HLMNA"); o HLM Design USA, Inc. ("HLMUSA"); o HLM Design Architecture, Engineering and Planning, P.C. ("HLMAEP"); o JPJ Architects, Inc. ("JPJ"); o G.A. Design International Holdings, Ltd. ("GAIH"); and o BL&P Engineers, Inc. ("BL&P"). JPJ, GAIH and BL&P are subsidiaries of the Company. HLMNA, HLMUSA, HLMAEP, JPJ, GAIH and BL&P are referred to herein collectively as "Managed Firms". Financial Statement Presentation - The accompanying unaudited financial information for the three month periods ended July 30, 1999 and July 28, 2000 has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. These unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 28, 2000. 8 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. CONTRACTS IN PROGRESS Information relative to contracts in progress is as follows: April 28, July 28, 2000 2000 ---- ---- Costs incurred on uncompleted projects (excluding overhead) $ 64,016,964 $ 73,621,133 Estimated earnings thereon 58,470,955 66,105,050 ------------ ------------ Total 122,487,919 139,726,183 Less billings to date 115,828,496 131,192,757 ------------ ------------ Net underbillings $ 6,659,423 $ 8,533,426 ============ ============ Net underbillings are included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows: April 28, July 28, 2000 2000 ---- ---- Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings On uncompleted projects $8,412,159 $10,309,164 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings On uncompleted projects (1,752,736) (1,775,738) ------------ ------------- Net underbillings $6,659,423 $ 8,533,426 ========== ============ 3. ACQUISITIONS BL&P Engineers, Inc. As of April 29, 2000, the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding common stock and related goodwill of BL&P for $1.46 million in cash, subordinated promissory notes bearing interest at 7 percent in the aggregate amount of $2.04 million (the "Notes") and 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock having a value of $0.26 million to be delivered on a delayed delivery basis. The Stock Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") provides for, among other things, the delivery to BL&P's former stockholder of 30% of the number of shares of the stock on each of April 29, 2002 and April 29, 2003 and 40% of the number of shares of stock on April 29, 2004. The Notes provide for payment of 30% of the principal amount on each of October 29, 2001 and April 29, 2003 and 40% of the principal amount on April 29, 2004. Following the consummation of the Agreement, the Company entered into a Management and Services Agreement, whereby the Company will manage all aspects of BL&P other than the provision of professional engineering services. In addition, the Company paid BL&P debt of $0.76 million upon closing. 9 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3. ACQUISITIONS-(Continued) The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. Working capital $ 662,344 Property and equipment 79,964 Other assets (461,180) Goodwill 4,385,337 --------- Total $4,666,465 ========== 4. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS A summary of changes in financing arrangements are as follows: Revolving Credit: The maximum revolving advance amount is $17,000,000. The amount available to borrow is calculated based on the aging of certain assets. As of July 28, 2000, the Company has borrowings outstanding of $7,460,054. Substantially all assets are pledged under this financing arrangement. This financing arrangement requires that certain financial requirements be maintained such as minimum net worth, maximum leverage and senior leverage ratios, maximum fixed charge coverage and senior fixed charge coverage ratios and maximum capital expenditure commitments. At July 28, 2000, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants. 5. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY In June 2000, 3,907 shares of common stock were issued under the HLM Design, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 10 HLM DESIGN, INC. AND AFFILIATES NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6. HLM DESIGN, INC. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) HLM Design's unconsolidated balance sheet and statement of income as of and for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 are as follows: Balance Sheet Current assets $18,116,395 Non-current assets 14,444,699 ----------- Total assets $32,561,094 =========== Current liabilities 11,029,517 Non-current liabilities 11,249,671 ----------- Total liabilities 22,279,188 Total stockholders' equity 10,281,906 ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $32,561,094 =========== Statement of Income Equity in earnings of affiliates $ 553,002 Net interest, income tax and other expense 315,865 ----------- Net income $ 237,137 =========== 7. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No. 133 requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 133 was amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date for FASB Statement No. 133", which delays the Company's effective date until the fiscal year ending April 2002. Management is currently calculating the effects of SFAS No. 133 on the Company's financial statements and current disclosures. 11 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion of the results of operations and financial condition of the Company should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Three Months Ended Ended July 30, July 28, 1999 2000 ------------- ------------- Revenues $ 11,453,195 $ 15,870,676 Consultant and project expenses 3,371,909 5,318,376 ------------- ------------- Net production income 8,081,286 10,552,300 ------------- ------------- Direct labor 2,306,424 3,277,698 Operating costs 5,015,524 6,160,111 Amortization of intangible assets 99,979 162,050 --------------- -------------- Total costs and expenses 7,421,927 9,599,859 ------------- ------------- Operating income 659,359 952,441 Interest expense, net 217,365 448,927 -------------- -------------- Income before income taxes 441,994 503,514 Income tax expense 215,024 266,377 ------------- ------------- Net income $ 226,970 $ 237,137 ============= ============= EBITDA (1) $ 934,850 $ 1,354,635 ============= ============= (1) EBITDA represents net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and extraordinary items. While EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP and should not be considered as an indicator of operating performance or an alternative to cash flow (as measured by GAAP) as a measure of liquidity, it is included herein to provide additional information with respect to the ability of the Company to meet its future debt service, capital expenditure, and working capital requirements. EBITDA, as calculated herein, may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures of other entities. 12 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS-CONTINUED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS For the three months ended July 28, 2000 and July 30, 1999 Revenues were $15.9 million for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $11.5 million for the three month period ended July 30, 1999. This increase of 39% is due to internal growth in existing operations as well as the acquisition of BL&P which contributed 9% of the revenue growth. Direct costs, which include consultant costs and reimbursable project expenses, total $5.3 million, or 34% of revenues, for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $3.4 million, or 29% of revenues, for the three month period ended July 30, 1999. This increase as a percentage of revenue is due to an increased use of consultants to meet project requirements primarily due to the tight labor market. Management believes that this trend may continue which will cause direct costs as a percent of revenues to increase in future periods. Direct labor cost was $3.3 million, or 31% of net production income, for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $2.3 million, or 29% of net production income, for the three month period ended July 30, 1999. Although the volume of architecture, planning and engineering services has increased, it has been offset by (a) an increase in salary and salary related costs which has not been passed through to the Company's clients in all cases; and (b) a reduction in certain higher margin projects. Operating costs were $6.2 million, or 58% of net production income, for the three month period ended July28, 2000 as compared to $5.0 million, or 62% of net production income, for the three month period ended July 30, 1999. This decrease as a percentage of net production income is principally due to fixed costs which do not increase at the same pace as net production income. This decrease as a percentage of net production income is partially offset by an increase in depreciation expense due to the Company's continued focus on improvement of certain computer and related equipment. Amortization of intangible assets was $162,050 for the three months ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $99,979 for the three months ended July 30, 1999. This increase is attributable to amortization expense arising from the acquisitions of BL&P and ESS. Income from operations were $1.0 million, or 9% of net production income, for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $0.7 million, or 8% of net production income for the three months ended July 30, 1999. This increase as a percentage of net production income is principally due to a decrease in operating costs as a percent of net production income which is partially offset by an increase in direct labor cost as a percent of net production income. Interest expense was $0.4 million for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $0.2 million for the three month period ended July 30, 1999. This increase is principally due to the Company's increase in borrowings on its line of credit as well as debt resulting from the acquisitions of ESS and BL&P and to a lesser extent, the effective interest rate has increased in the current year as compared to the prior year. 13 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS-CONTINUED Income tax expense was $0.3 million for the three month period ended July 28, 2000 as compared to $0.2 million for the three month period ended July 30, 1999. The effective income tax rate was 53% and 49% for the three month periods ended July 28, 2000 and July 30, 1999, respectively. This effective tax rate is higher principally due to the increase in non-deductible goodwill amortization. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES At July 28, 2000, the Company's current assets of $21.2 million exceeded current liabilities of $14.7 million, resulting in net working capital of $6.5 million. During the three month period ended July 28, 2000, the Company's operating activities provided $2.3 million cash, primarily due to the decrease in trade and other accounts receivable and an increase in accounts payable which is partially offset by an increase in costs and estimated earnings compared to billings on uncompleted projects. The Company used $2.5 million for investing activities, primarily as payment for the purchase of BL&P on April 29, 2000, and to a lesser extent, the purchase of equipment. As of April 29, 2000, the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding common stock and related goodwill of BL&P for $1.46 million in cash, subordinated promissory notes bearing interest at 7 percent in the aggregate amount of $2.04 million (the "Notes") and 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock having a value of $0.26 million (to be delivered on a delayed delivery basis). The Company generated cash of $ 0.1 million from financing activities primarily on borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility with IBJ Whitehall Business Credit Corporation. The Company's growth and operating strategy will require substantial capital and may result in the Company from time to time incurring additional debt, issuing equity securities or obtaining additional bank financing. As a management company, HLM Design is responsible for the financing of working capital growth, capital growth and other cash needs of its managed firms. During fiscal year end April 28, 2000, the Company entered into a revolving credit, term loan and capital expenditure loan for a total of $20 million. At July 28, 2000, the Company had borrowings outstanding of $7.5 million under the revolving credit arrangement and $1.7 million under the term loan agreement. At July 28, 2000 there were no borrowings outstanding under the capital expenditure loan. Substantially all assets are pledged under this financing arrangement. This financing arrangement requires that certain financial requirements be maintained such as minimum net worth, maximum leverage and senior leverage ratios, maximum fixed charge coverage and senior fixed charge coverage ratios and maximum capital expenditure commitments. At July 28, 2000, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants. The Company believes that its revolving line of credit and anticipated funds from future operations will be sufficient to meet the Company's operating needs for at least the next twelve months. However, in order to continue its expansion program through acquisitions, the Company will require additional capital. If the Company is unable to obtain additional capital, its ability to continue its growth strategy will be adversely affected. 14 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS-CONTINUED ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK In the opinion of management, there has been no material change in market risk since April 28, 2000. 15 PART II-OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) The exhibits filed as part of this Form 10-Q are: Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K On May 15 , 2000, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting the acquisition of BL&P (the "BL&P 8-K"). On July 13, 2000, the Company filed an amendment to the BL&P 8-K which included the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and pro forma financial information relating the acquisition of BL&P. 16 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. HLM DESIGN, INC. (Registrant) Date: September 11, 2000 By: /s/ Joseph M. Harris ------------------- --------------------- Joseph M. Harris President, Chairman and Director Date: September 11, 2000 By: /s/ Vernon B. Brannon ------------------ --------------------- Vernon B. Brannon Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary And Director 17