AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1997
REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-34367
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM SB-2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 8050 56-1973923
(State or other jurisdiction (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
915 WEST FOURTH STREET
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27101
(910) 724-1000
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
915 WEST FOURTH STREET
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27101
(Address of principal place of business or intended principal place of business)
SUSAN L. CHRISTIANSEN
915 WEST FOURTH STREET
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27101
(910) 724-1000
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
COPIES TO:
DON R. HOUSE JAMES R. TANENBAUM
HOUSE LAW FIRM STROOCK & STROOCK & LAVAN LLP
3325 Healy Dr. 180 Maiden Lane
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103 New York, N.Y. 10038
(910) 768-2225 (212) 806-5400
APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
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pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM
OF SECURITIES TO AMOUNT TO BE OFFERING PRICE AGGREGATE
BE REGISTERED REGISTERED (1) PER SHARE (2) OFFERING PRICE (2)
Common Stock, no par value... 1,500,000 $ 7.00 $ 10,500,000
Underwriter's Warrants(3)... 150,000 $ 0.01 $ 1,500
Common Stock, no par value... 150,000 $ 8.40 $ 1,260,000
TOTAL..................
TITLE OF EACH CLASS AMOUNT OF
OF SECURITIES TO REGISTRATION
BE REGISTERED FEE
Common Stock, no par value... $ 1,363.64(4)
Underwriter's Warrants(3)... (5)
Common Stock, no par value... $ 163.64(4)
TOTAL.................. $ 1,527.28(4)
(1) Pursuant to Rule 416, there is also being registered such indeterminable
number of additional securities which may be issued as a result of the
anti-dilution provisions of the Underwriter's Warrants.
(2) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(o).
(3) Each Underwriter's Warrant entitles the Underwriter to purchase one share of
Common Stock at a price equal to 120% of the initial public offering price
per share.
(4) A registration fee in the aggregate amount of $2,036.36 was previously paid
on August 26, 1997.
(5) No additional fee required pursuant to Rule 457(g).
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A),
MAY DETERMINE.
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INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR
TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED , 1997
1,500,000 SHARES
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
COMMON STOCK
Diversified Senior Services, Inc., a North Carolina corporation (the
"Company"), is offering (the "Offering") for sale 1,500,000 shares of Common
Stock, no par value (the "Common Stock"). Prior to the Offering, there has been
no public market for the Common Stock and no assurances can be given that a
public market will develop following the completion of the Offering or, if
developed, that it will be sustained. Application has been made for the Common
Stock to be included in the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the symbol "DSSI." The
initial public offering price (the "Offering Price") has been negotiated by the
Company and Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin Wolff Incorporated, as underwriter (the
"Underwriter"), and is not related to asset value, net worth or any other
established criteria of value. See "Underwriting" for a discussion of the
factors considered in determining the Offering Price. It currently is
anticipated that the Offering Price will be between $5.00 and $7.00 per share.
AN INVESTMENT IN THESE SECURITIES INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IMMEDIATE
SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION OF THE BOOK VALUE OF THE COMMON STOCK FROM THE
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE. ACCORDINGLY, THE SECURITIES OFFERED
HEREBY SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED BY ANYONE WHO CANNOT AFFORD A
LOSS OF HIS ENTIRE INVESTMENT. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING
ON PAGE 7.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES PASSED
UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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UNDERWRITING
PRICE TO DISCOUNTS AND PROCEEDS TO
PUBLIC COMMISSIONS (1) COMPANY (2)
Per Share........................................... $ $ $
Total............................................... $ $ $
(1) Does not reflect additional compensation to be received by the Underwriter,
including (a) a non-accountable expense allowance of up to 3% of the gross
proceeds of the Offering, of which $100,000 has been paid; (b) warrants
entitling the Underwriter to purchase up to 150,000 shares of Common Stock
at a price equal to $ per share for a period of four years commencing
one year from the effective date of the Registration Statement of which this
Prospectus forms a part (the "Underwriter's Warrants"); and (c) a financial
consulting fee of $100,000. In addition, the Company has agreed to indemnify
the Underwriter against certain civil liabilities. See "Underwriting."
(2) Before deducting expenses of the Offering payable by the Company, estimated
at $205,500, excluding the Underwriter's non-accountable expense allowance.
See "Underwriting."
The shares of Common Stock are being offered by the Underwriter on a "firm
commitment" basis, when, as, and if delivered to and accepted by the
Underwriter, and subject to approval of certain legal matters by counsel for the
Underwriter. The Underwriter reserves the right to withdraw, cancel or modify
such offer and to reject orders either in whole or in part. It is expected that
delivery of the certificates evidencing the shares of Common Stock offered
hereby will be made at the offices of counsel to the Underwriter on or about
, 1997.
STRASBOURGER PEARSON TULCIN WOLFF
INCORPORATED
The date of this Prospectus is , 1997
CERTAIN PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS THAT
STABILIZE, MAINTAIN OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE COMMON STOCK OFFERED
HEREBY, INCLUDING PURCHASES OF THE COMMON STOCK TO STABILIZE ITS MARKET PRICE,
PURCHASES OF THE COMMON STOCK TO COVER SOME OR ALL OF A SHORT POSITION IN THE
COMMON STOCK MAINTAINED BY THE UNDERWRITER AND THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY BIDS.
FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, SEE "UNDERWRITING."
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO, AND
SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH, THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO) APPEARING ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR IS URGED TO READ THIS PROSPECTUS IN ITS ENTIRETY. ALL
REFERENCES TO THE "COMPANY" IN THIS PROSPECTUS ARE REFERENCES TO DIVERSIFIED
SENIOR SERVICES, INC. ("DSS") AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC. ("RPM").
THE COMPANY
GENERAL
Diversified Senior Services, Inc. ("DSS" or the "Company") was founded in
May 1996 to develop and manage assisted living residences, to provide home care
services to the frail elderly and to manage low and moderate income apartment
complexes. Management believes that there is a growing demand for assisted
living residences for the low and moderate income frail elderly, specifically in
the Company's targeted areas of smaller cities and towns of North Carolina and
throughout the Southeast. Although the Company has been operating for less than
two years, through affiliates of the Company, senior management has over 20
years of experience in developing and operating housing specifically designed
for this target population with a concentration in Eastern North Carolina. The
Company's two-year growth objective is to develop at least 16 new assisted
living residences, with a capacity of approximately 960 residents. The Company
is in the early stages of its assisted living development program, with eleven
sites optioned to date and three feasibility studies completed. The Company
intends for the majority of the projects it develops to be owned by or sold to
qualified non-profit organizations, with the Company retaining management
contracts for these projects. By transferring ownership of the properties to
non-profit organizations, the Company expects to be able to utilize tax-exempt
bonds to finance the majority of its facilities, while at the same time carrying
little real estate on its balance sheet. See "Business -- Development Division".
With respect to the Company's current cash generating operations, as of the date
of this Prospectus, the Company manages 62 apartment complexes, 31% of which are
owned by non-profit organizations, consisting of approximately 2,393 rental
units of low and moderate income rent-subsidized apartments, 56% of which are
occupied by the elderly. See "Business -- Apartment Management Division". The
Company also currently provides approximately 1,400 hours of home care services
per month.
The Company was formed in May 1996 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Taylor
House Enterprises, Limited ("THE") and began operations in July 1996. THE is a
privately-held corporation controlled by the Company's senior management. DSS
was initially capitalized with $100 and its parent, THE, received 100 shares of
Common Stock. In July 1996, THE exchanged all of the stock of its wholly owned
subsidiary, RPM, for 2,277,678 shares of DSS. Effective June 30, 1997, THE
returned 477,778 shares of Common Stock to DSS which DSS retired leaving
1,800,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. RPM, now a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, manages 2,393 rental housing units located across
four states: North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The
Company's management contracts have initial terms of one to three years, with
varying renewal provisions. Of the 62 RPM management contracts, 37, or 60%, are
controlled by affiliates and 25, or 40%, are controlled by third parties.
Currently, apartment management provides the majority of the Company's revenues.
See "Business -- Apartment Management Division".
The Company's home care activities are limited to providing personal care
services to the same population targeted for its assisted living residences. The
Company does not provide medical services and, as such, is not subject to the
regulatory burdens of that market, nor the attendant legal liabilities. The
Company utilizes its home care business for two primary purposes: (i) to provide
services to residents of its existing subsidized senior apartments; and (ii) to
establish operating procedures for delivery of personal care services at its
future assisted living residences.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's growth is expected to come primarily from developing and
managing assisted living residences. The Company expects its future assisted
living residences to serve as the foundation from which to provide a continuum
of care for low to moderate income senior citizens. The Company has already
developed and implemented its policies, procedures and operating systems for
providing personal care services and has hired its core staff for the personal
care division. Assisted living management is the combination of providing
personal care and real estate management services, both businesses in which the
Company is already involved and in which the Company's senior management has
extensive experience. The Company has developed a 60-unit assisted living
prototype for development primarily in small to mid-sized communities with
populations of under 75,000, whose target resident will be a low to moderate
income frail, elderly individual. In addition, the Company will continually
review apartment management opportunities and may add to its management
portfolio.
Once the Company's assisted living residences have been developed, DSS will
be able to offer low and moderate income elderly individuals a continuum of
living arrangements: apartments managed specifically for the needs of the
elderly;
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home care services provided in such apartment facilities if, such individual
requires such assistance; and, finally, assisted living residences when a
greater level of support becomes necessary.
The Company expects to achieve its business objectives by implementing the
following strategies:
SELECTIVELY LOCATING ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES. During its initial phase
of development, the Company will locate some of its assisted living facilities
within close proximity to the Company's managed apartment complexes. Such
locations offer immediate benefits to the Company. Since over 56% of the
Company's apartments are occupied by low and moderate income elderly tenants,
when an elderly tenant needs to move into an assisted living residence, the
Company will be well positioned to be the provider of choice. In addition, since
over 31% of the Company's apartment complexes are owned by non-profit
organizations, the Company already has numerous relationships with regional
non-profit organizations, many of which are expected to become the ultimate
owners of the Company's assisted living facilities. Lastly, the Company expects
to be able to utilize certain staff positions in both apartment complexes and
assisted living facilities, namely maintenance staff and certain providers of
personal care, helping control costs at both locations.
DEVELOPING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS. Each assisted living residence developed by the
Company will be designed, constructed and managed to be profitable with only
public pay residents, while providing features typically found in residences
designed for the private pay population, such as private bedrooms, personal
lavatories and diverse common areas. As such, for each private pay resident, for
whom monthly fees are typically $150 to $300 per month higher, the Company
expects to generate significantly greater profits. Most moderate income
residents will typically begin their residence as private pay individuals and
will convert to public pay only when such individual's personal resources are
exhausted. Since the Company's cost structure for its assisted living residences
has been designed based on complete occupancy by public pay residents, when
these changes occur the Company expects profitability to be maintained. In
addition, because many assisted living residences only accept residents who have
resources to cover a minimum time period, typically 18 months or longer, the
Company anticipates that demand for the Company's residences will be high among
the moderate income frail elderly who may not have the resources to cover such
an extended period of time.
ACCESSING FAVORABLE FINANCING. Because of management's extensive experience
working with non-profit organizations, particularly entities which qualify for
Section 501(c)(3) treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
("501(c)(3)s"), the Company intends to use tax-exempt bonds to finance the
majority of its assisted living residences. This low-cost financing vehicle
provides the Company with a competitive cost advantage. The Company also
receives the added benefit of not carrying significant amounts of real estate on
its balance sheet, freeing up capital for new developments. In addition, future
earnings will not be charged with the associated depreciation and amortization.
TRANSFERRING EXPERIENCE TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES. Assisted living is
the combination of providing senior housing and providing home care services.
The Company and its affiliates have extensive experience in developing housing
for low and moderate income seniors and disabled persons. Several of the
Company-managed apartment complexes currently provide regular activities,
communal meals, laundry facilities, and other amenities frequently associated
with assisted living residences. In addition, the Company currently provides
home care services to low and moderate income frail elderly. The home care
services provided by the Company include assistance with dressing, personal
hygiene, medication management, preparation of simple meals, assistance with
mobility, dental, hair and skin care and maintenance of a safe environment.
These services are identical to those required in an assisted living residence.
The Company's staff is experienced in providing and documenting these services,
assessing and developing individual care plans, maintaining client records,
regulatory compliance, quality assurance and Medicaid billing. Thus, the Company
believes it already possesses the personnel skills and management systems
required for assisted living care.
JOINT VENTURES AND CONVERSIONS. Management anticipates growth opportunities
in addition to those provided by its own independent development activities. The
Company is developing alliances with local government agencies, such as public
housing authorities, dedicated to providing housing and services to the low
income elderly and disabled. The Company intends to explore joint ventures with
local agencies which provide assisted living to its targeted population. These
activities may include newly developed facilities as well as the conversion of
sections of existing subsidized senior housing to assisted living residences.
The Company is in the preliminary stages of developing newly constructed
assisted living with the housing authority of one North Carolina community and
exploring the conversion to assisted living of two residential floors in two
existing subsidized senior housing complexes. Management sees these joint
venture and conversion opportunities as a method of providing assisted living in
larger communities, as well as in the small to medium sized communities
currently targeted by the Company.
The Company's principal offices are located at 915 West Fourth Street,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 and its telephone number at that address is
(910) 724-1000.
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THE OFFERING
Common Stock Offered.................................. 1,500,000 shares
Common Stock Outstanding after the Offering........... 3,300,000 shares(1)
Use of Proceeds....................................... The Company intends to apply the net proceeds of this Offering (i) to
repay outstanding debt, approximately $1.45 million as of September
24, 1997; (ii) to fund the development and construction of assisted
living facilities, approximately $3 million; and, (iii) for general
corporate purposes.
Proposed Nasdaq SmallCap Market Symbol................ DSSI
(1) Does not include (i) 150,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the
exercise of the Underwriter's Warrants, and (ii) an aggregate of 80,329
options to purchase Common Stock at per share exercise prices ranging from
50% to 100% of the public offering price held by certain members of senior
management. See "Underwriting" and "Principal Shareholders."
RISK FACTORS
An investment in the Common Stock offered hereby is speculative and
involves a high degree of risk. See "Risk Factors."
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
The summary financial information set forth below is derived from the more
detailed financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. This
information should be read in conjunction with such financial statements,
including the notes thereto. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1995(1) DECEMBER 31, 1996(2) JUNE 30, 1997
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Income.................................. $ -- $2,319 $1,180
Operating income (loss)................. -- (719) (431)
Net income (loss)....................... 87 (706) (509)
Net income (loss) per share............. $868 $ (.31) $ (.22)
JUNE 30, 1997
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(3)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Current assets.............................................................. $ 163 $ 6,470
Current liabilities......................................................... 1,762 544
Working capital............................................................. (1,599) 5,926
Total assets................................................................ 733 7,040
Total liabilities........................................................... 3,101 991
Accumulated deficit......................................................... (1,032) (1,032)
Stockholders' equity (deficit).............................................. (2,368) 6,049
(1) These results reflect the results of operations of RPM only. RPM was not
actively engaged in business during 1995; its activities were limited to
investing activities, thus the net income shown resulted from those
investing activities.
(2) Pro forma as if DSS had been incorporated and had owned the stock of RPM on
January 1, 1996.
(3) Gives effect to the sale of the Common Stock offered hereby, the application
of the estimated net proceeds therefrom and the conversion of note
payable-affiliate of $891,930 to 178,386 shares of Series A Preferred Stock
at September 30, 1997. See "Use of Proceeds."
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT
GIVE EFFECT TO, AND DOES NOT INCLUDE: (I) 500,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UPON THE EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS UNDER THE COMPANY'S
STOCK OPTION PLAN, OF WHICH NO OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SHARES HAVE BEEN GRANTED,
(II) 150,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THE
UNDERWRITER'S WARRANTS, AND (III) A MAXIMUM OF 80,329 OPTIONS TO PURCHASE COMMON
STOCK AT PER SHARE EXERCISE PRICES RANGING FROM 50% TO 100% OF THE INITIAL
PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE HELD BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. SEE
"MANAGEMENT -- STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN," "PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS" AND
"UNDERWRITING."
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RISK FACTORS
THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY ARE SPECULATIVE IN NATURE AND INVOLVE A HIGH
DEGREE OF RISK. ACCORDINGLY, IN ANALYZING AN INVESTMENT IN THESE SECURITIES,
PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER, ALONG WITH OTHER MATTERS
REFERRED TO HEREIN, THE FOLLOWING RISK FACTORS. NO INVESTOR SHOULD PARTICIPATE
IN THIS OFFERING UNLESS SUCH INVESTOR CAN AFFORD A COMPLETE LOSS OF HIS OR HER
INVESTMENT. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS PROSPECTUS CONTAINS
CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS," AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
STATEMENTS CONTAINING THE WORDS "BELIEVES," "ANTICIPATES," "EXPECTS," "INTENDS,"
"SHOULD," "SEEKS TO," AND SIMILAR WORDS. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED
THAT ANY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE NOT GUARANTEES OF FUTURE
PERFORMANCE AND INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF VARIOUS
FACTORS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RISK FACTORS SET FORTH IN THIS
PROSPECTUS. THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IDENTIFIES
CERTAIN IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE SUCH DIFFERENCES.
LACK OF OPERATING HISTORY; SUBSTANTIAL LOSSES
The Company was incorporated in May 1996 and, effective July 1, 1996,
acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of RPM, a company with substantial
subsidized apartment management experience. Through RPM, the Company began its
apartment management operations in July 1996. Also in July 1996 the Company
became a licensed home care agency under the laws of the State of North Carolina
and began providing home care services in August 1996. However, the Company's
growth plan is predicated almost exclusively on developing and managing assisted
living residences, a market in which the Company has no prior experience. The
Company experienced a net loss of $592,487 for the period from inception to
December 31, 1996 and a net loss of $508,729 for the six months ended June 30,
1997. With respect to most of the Company's intended operations (other than
apartment management), the Company has no operating history to provide
assurances that the Company can successfully implement its growth plans and thus
become profitable. The Company plans to begin and expand its operations as soon
as reasonably practicable. The Company will immediately incur significant
expenses for acquisitions, development and other activities. The Company's
success will depend on its ability to achieve and maintain profitability and to
successfully manage the Company's growth.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company estimates that the net proceeds of this Offering, in
conjunction with other sources of funds, should provide adequate capital for the
Company's operation and growth over the next 24 months. The Company's ability to
sustain any operating losses and to otherwise meet its growth objectives will
depend, in part, on its ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable
terms from available financing sources, specifically the tax-exempt bonds that
the Company intends to be the predominant long-term financing source for its
assisted living residences. In addition, raising additional funds through the
issuance of equity securities could cause existing shareholders to experience
further dilution and could adversely affect the market price of the Common
Stock. The Company intends to finance future requirements through a combination
of its cash reserves, including the net proceeds of this Offering, additional
construction and permanent indebtedness or public or private sales of debt
securities or capital stock. There can be no assurance, however, that funds will
be available on terms favorable to the Company or that such funds will be
available when needed. The Company's inability to obtain additional financing on
acceptable terms could delay or eliminate some or all of the Company's growth
plans. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operation -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."
ABILITY TO MANAGE GROWTH
The Company intends to expand its operations through development and
management of assisted living residences and, to a lesser extent, through
expansion of the Company's home care services. The Company currently plans to
develop 16 assisted living facilities over the next two years, with an estimated
aggregate capacity for 960 residents. The Company's ability to develop
successfully assisted living residences will depend on a number of factors,
including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to acquire suitable
development sites at reasonable prices; and the Company's success in obtaining
necessary zoning, licensing, and other required governmental permits and
authorizations. In addition, the Company's development plans are subject to
numerous factors over which it has little or no control, including competition
for developable properties; shortages of labor or materials; changes in
applicable laws or regulations or their enforcement; strikes; and adverse
weather conditions. As a result of these factors, there can be no assurance that
the Company will not experience construction delays, that it will be successful
in developing and constructing currently planned or additional assisted living
residences, or that any developed assisted living residences will be
economically successful. If the Company's development schedule is delayed, the
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Company's growth plans could be adversely affected. Additionally, the Company
anticipates that the development and construction of additional assisted living
residences will involve a substantial commitment of capital with little or no
revenue associated with facilities under development, the consequence of which
could be an adverse impact on the Company's liquidity. Although the Company may
in the future consider the acquisition of existing assisted living facilities,
the Company currently does not have any plans to make such acquisitions.
Although senior management of the Company has extensive experience in
providing housing for low and moderate income, frail elderly, the Company has
limited experience in developing and managing assisted living residences. The
Company's growth plans will also place significant demands on the Company's
management and operating personnel, which demands may divert management
resources away for the existing apartment management operations. Such diversion
of resources may cause apartment management operations to suffer. The Company's
ability to manage its future growth effectively will require it to improve its
operational, financial, and management information systems and to continue to
attract, retain, train, motivate, and manage key employees. If the Company is
unable to manage its growth effectively, its business, results of operations,
and financial condition will be adversely affected. See "Business -- Business
Strategy."
DEVELOPMENT IN CONCENTRATED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
The Company's growth strategy involves the development of assisted living
residences in a concentrated geographic area. See "Business -- Business
Strategy." Accordingly, the Company's results of operations and growth plans may
be adversely affected by a number of factors, including regional and local
economic conditions, general real estate market conditions, including the supply
and proximity of senior living communities, competitive conditions, and
applicable local laws and regulations. See "Business -- Development Division."
DISCRETIONARY USE OF PROCEEDS
A significant portion of the net proceeds of this Offering will be
allocated to the development of assisted living facilities which are ready to
begin construction subject to arranging construction financing. Although the
Company has options for eleven assisted living sites, the Company has made no
firm commitments to acquire or develop any additional sites or facilities. The
Company will have broad discretion in developing and selecting potential sites
and acquisitions and, accordingly, will have broad discretion in using the net
proceeds of this Offering. See "Use of Proceeds."
COMPETITION
The management of low and moderate income apartments and assisted living
facilities and the provision of home care services is highly competitive and the
Company expects that its businesses will become increasingly competitive in the
future. The Company will continue to face competition from numerous local,
regional and national providers of assisted living and long-term care whose
facilities and services are on either end of the senior care continuum. The
Company will compete with a range of providers based on many factors, including
cost, quality of care, services provided, reputation, geographic location and
family preferences. While there are currently few existing assisted living
facilities in the market the Company intends to serve, and even fewer serving
the low to moderate income frail elderly, the Company expects that as assisted
living receives increased attention and the number of states which include
assisted living in their Medicaid waiver programs increases, competition will
grow from new market entrants, including companies focusing primarily on
assisted living. Moreover, in implementing the Company's expansion program, the
Company expects to face competition for development and acquisition of assisted
living residences. Some of the Company's present and potential competitors are
significantly larger and have, or may obtain, greater financial resources than
those of the Company. Consequently, there can be no assurance that the Company
will not encounter increased competition in the future, which could limit its
ability to attract residents or expand its business and could have a material
adverse effect on the Company.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Federal, state and local governments regulate various aspects of the
Company's business. The development and operation of assisted living residences,
the management of subsidized housing and the provision of home care services are
subject to federal, state and local licensure, certification, and inspection
laws that regulate, among other matters, the number of licensed beds, the
provision of services, the distribution of pharmaceuticals, billing practices
and policies, equipment, staffing (including professional licensing), operating
policies and procedures, fire prevention measures, environmental matters, and
compliance with building and safety codes. Changes in or the adoption of such
laws and regulations, or new interpretations of existing laws and regulations,
could have a significant effect on methods and costs of doing business and
amounts of reimbursement from governmental and other payors. The Company's
success will depend upon its ability to satisfy the applicable
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regulations and requirements and to procure and maintain required licenses and
subsidies. There can be no assurance, however, that federal, state or local laws
or regulatory procedures will not be imposed or expanded which might adversely
affect the Company.
The North Carolina legislature has adopted a 12-month moratorium on
assisted living licensure in North Carolina. The law provides several exclusions
that exempt the Company's currently proposed activities based on the current
status of development (binding options entered into before August 25, 1997) and
the proposed location of facilities (counties with vacancies of less than 15% or
a special determination by a county's board of commissioners that a special need
exists). The purpose of the moratorium is to study adult care homes in North
Carolina to determine whether the existing licensure procedures need to be
modified. "Adult care homes" now include everything from group homes to old
style rest homes to new assisted living facilities. The Company's current
pipeline of developments should provide the Company with adequate development
activity during the moratorium period. Although it is anticipated that the
moratorium will result in stricter licensing procedures in North Carolina,
management believes that the alternative provided by the Company will be the
type of quality, cost effective assisted living that will be favored by the
State. In addition, the Company also intends to focus on expanding its
operations beyond the boundaries of North Carolina.
Federal and state anti-remuneration laws, such as "anti-kickback" laws,
govern certain financial arrangements among health care providers and others who
may be in a position to refer or recommend patients to such providers. These
laws prohibit, among other things, certain direct and indirect payments that are
intended to induce the referral of patients to, the arranging for services by,
or the recommending of, a particular provider of health care items or services.
Federal anti-kickback laws have been broadly interpreted to apply to certain
contractual relationships between health care providers and sources of patient
referral. Similar state laws vary, are sometimes vague, and seldom have been
interpreted by courts or regulatory agencies. Violation of these laws can result
in loss of licensure, civil and criminal penalties, and exclusion of health care
providers or suppliers from participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
There can be no assurance that such laws will be interpreted in a manner
consistent with the practices of the Company.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all places of public
accommodation are required to meet certain federal requirements related to
access and use by disabled persons. A number of additional federal, state and
local laws exist that also may require modifications to existing and planned
communities to create access to the properties by disabled persons. Although the
Company believes that its managed apartment complexes and planned assisted
living residences are or will be substantially in compliance with present
requirements or are exempt therefrom, if required changes involve a greater
expenditure than anticipated or must be made on a more accelerated basis than
anticipated, additional costs would be incurred by the Company. Further
legislation may impose additional burdens or restrictions with respect to access
by disabled persons, the costs of compliance with which could be substantial.
See "Business -- Regulation."
DEPENDENCE ON THIRD PARTY PAYORS
The Company intends to focus its assisted living operations on the low and
moderate income frail elderly. It is anticipated that a large portion of the
residents in the Company's facilities will not have the resources to pay for the
Company's services, and the Company will depend, to a significant extent, on the
public pay systems in the states in which the Company's assisted living
residences are to be located. The Company's initial facilities will be located
in the State of North Carolina. The State of North Carolina currently provides
special assistance to cover the cost of room and board for qualified recipients.
In addition, North Carolina provides limited Medicaid funds to cover personal
care services and enhanced personal care services for these qualified
recipients. Considering the substantial savings incurred by the State of North
Carolina by providing these services in an assisted living setting, as opposed
to a traditional nursing home, the Company anticipates that the North Carolina
special assistance program will continue to be favorable to the assisted living
alternative. Potential investors should be aware, however, that adverse changes
in general economic factors affecting North Carolina's health care industry, or
in North Carolina laws and regulatory environment, including special assistance
and Medicaid reimbursement rates and qualifying standards, could have a material
adverse effect on the Company. In addition, as the Company expands its business
into other states, it will depend upon the reimbursement systems of such states.
The public pay programs as then in effect in such states will be a significant
consideration in determining whether to expand into any such state.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
The success of the Company's business will be highly dependent upon the
services of its management team, specifically its executive officers: William G.
Benton, CEO; Susan L. Christiansen, COO; and, G.L. Clark, Jr., CFO All three
individuals have employment contracts with the Company, however, the loss of the
services of one or more of these employees could
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adversely affect the Company. The Company does not maintain key-person life
insurance policies on any personnel. See "Management -- Executive Compensation;
Employment Agreements."
LACK OF OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE
Although the Company may own a small percentage of the acquired and
developed assisted living facilities, it is anticipated that most properties
will be owned by a third party non-profit entity and that the Company will
operate the facilities pursuant to a management contract. Although the assisted
living management agreements are anticipated to have a minimum rolling term of
three years renewable annually, and it is anticipated that the Company's
interest will be further protected by a fee for termination without cause during
the contract term and, further, that the Company will have an option to purchase
the facilities at fair market value, these protections do not afford the same
rights as direct ownership.
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION RISKS
During the next two years, the Company plans to develop or acquire
approximately 16 new assisted living facilities with a capacity of approximately
960 residents. The Company's ability to achieve its development plans will
depend upon a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the Company's
control. There can be no assurance that the Company will not suffer delays in
its development program, which could slow the Company's growth. The successful
development of additional assisted living residences will involve a number of
risks, including the possibility that the Company may be unable to locate
suitable sites at acceptable prices or may be unable to obtain, or may
experience delays in obtaining, necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy,
licensing and other required governmental permits and authorizations. The
Company may also incur construction costs that exceed original estimates, may
not complete construction projects on schedule and may experience competition in
the search for suitable development sites. The Company will be relying on
third-party general contractors to construct its assisted living residences.
There can be no assurance that the Company will not experience difficulties in
working with general contractors and subcontractors, which could result in
increased construction costs and delays. Accordingly, if the Company is unable
to achieve its development plans, it could be adversely affected.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, STAFFING, AND LABOR COSTS
The Company competes with other providers of senior living and home care
services with respect to attracting and retaining qualified personnel. A
shortage of skilled personnel may require the Company to enhance its wage and
benefits package in order to compete in the hiring and retention of such
personnel or to hire more expensive temporary personnel. The Company will also
depend on the available labor pool of semi-skilled and unskilled employees in
each of the markets in which it operates. No assurance can be given that the
Company's labor costs will not increase, or that, if they do increase, they can
be matched by corresponding increases in rates charged by the Company. Any
significant failure by the Company to attract and retain qualified management
and staff personnel, to control its labor costs, or to pass on any increased
labor costs through rate increases could have a material adverse effect on the
Company.
CONTROL BY PARENT
Upon completion of the Offering, THE will beneficially own approximately
54.5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. The outstanding voting
securities of THE are owned by a small group of investors, including the
officers and directors of the Company. A super majority of the voting securities
of THE are subject to a voting trust agreement electing William G. Benton as
voting trustee and a shareholders' agreement which grants THE and William G.
Benton, Susan L. Christiansen and G.L. Clark, Jr. a right of first refusal on
any transfer of stock and an option to buy all shares of any deceased, disabled
or terminated shareholder. Both of the agreements provide that William G.
Benton, Susan L. Christiansen and G.L. Clark, Jr. shall serve as the directors
of THE. Accordingly, the shares of Common Stock of the Company owned by THE will
be voted at the discretion of Mr. Benton, Ms. Christiansen and Mr. Clark.
Accordingly, such persons will have the ability to elect all of the Company's
Board of Directors and to determine the outcome of most matters submitted to the
Company's shareholders. Furthermore, such control could preclude any unsolicited
acquisition of the Company and, consequently, adversely affect the market price
of the Common Stock. See "Principal Shareholders."
The Company has in place various policies, procedures and controls with
respect to any related party transactions involving the Company and any
affiliate, including its Parent. Such procedures include having the legally
requisite number of independent directors approve related party transactions and
having independent accountants review contracts between the Company and its
affiliate, unless such contracts have already been reviewed by government
agencies.
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ABSENCE OF PRIOR PUBLIC MARKET AND POSSIBLE VOLATILITY OF STOCK PRICE
Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Company's
Common Stock. There can be no assurance that an active public market for the
Common Stock will develop or that, if developed, such market will be sustained.
The offering price of the Common Stock offered hereby has been determined by
negotiations between the Company and the Underwriter and may not be indicative
of the price that may prevail in the public market upon the completion of the
Offering. See "Underwriting." Consequently, there can be no assurance that the
market price for the Common Stock will not fall below the offering price.
The market price of the Common Stock will be influenced by many factors,
including the depth and liquidity of the market for the Common Stock, investor
perceptions of the Company and its industry, and general economic and market
conditions. The market price of the Common Stock may also be significantly
influenced by factors such as quarter-to-quarter variations in the Company's
results of operations and conditions in the industry.
POSSIBLE DELISTING OF SECURITIES; PENNY STOCK RULES; UNDERWRITER'S POTENTIAL
INFLUENCE ON THE MARKET
Application has been made for the Common Stock to be included in the Nasdaq
SmallCap Market under the symbol DSSI. While the Company presently meets the
required standards for continued inclusion in the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, there
can be no assurance that it will continue to be able to do so. If the Company
should fail to meet one or more of such standards, the Common Stock would be
subject to deletion from Nasdaq SmallCap Market. If this should occur, trading,
if any, in the Common Stock would then continue to be conducted in the
over-the-counter market on the Electronic Bulletin Board, a National Association
of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") -- sponsored inter-dealer quotation system,
or in what are commonly referred to as "pink sheets." As a result, an investor
may find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations as to
the market value of, the Common Stock. In addition, if the Common Stock ceases
to be quoted on Nasdaq SmallCap Market and the Company fails to meet certain
other criteria, trading in the Common Stock would be subject to Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "Commission") rules regulating broker-dealer practices
in connection with transactions in "penny stocks." If the Common Stock became
subject to the penny stock rules, many brokers may be unwilling to engage in
transactions in the Common Stock because of the added disclosure requirements,
thereby making it more difficult for purchasers of Common Stock in this Offering
to dispose of their securities.
Assuming the Common Stock is accepted for trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap
Market, the Underwriter may from time to time following the completion of this
Offering act as a market-maker and otherwise effect transactions in the Common
Stock. The Underwriter is not legally obligated by law or by contract to
continue such trading, which may be discontinued at any time. See
"Underwriting." Any such cessation could have a material adverse effect upon the
price and liquidity of the Common Stock. The Underwriter is subject to the
supervision of various governmental and self-regulatory organizations, as well
as certain capital requirements. Such regulatory authorities periodically
investigate and audit the activities of broker-dealers, such as the Underwriter.
In the event the Underwriter is required to curtail or cease operations as a
result of administrative actions instituted by the regulatory authorities or
because of lack of capital, the price and liquidity of the Common Stock may be
materially adversely affected by the reduced participation or complete absence
of the Underwriter from the market.
DILUTION
The Offering involves an immediate and substantial dilution to investors of
$4.47 per share (assuming an initial offering price of $6.00, the midpoint of
the range) between the net tangible book value per share immediately after the
Offering and the offering price of each share of Common Stock offered hereby,
which dilution amounts to 75% of the offering price. See "Dilution."
NO DIVIDENDS
The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock since its
inception and does not currently anticipate paying dividends on its Common Stock
in the foreseeable future.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The provision of home care services entails an inherent risk of liability.
In recent years, participants in the long-term care industry have been become
subject to an increasing number of lawsuits alleging malpractice or related
legal theories, many of which involve large claims and significant defense
costs. The Company will maintain liability insurance intended to cover such
claims. There can be no assurance, however, that claims in excess of the
Company's insurance coverage, or
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claims not covered by the Company's insurance coverage (e.g., claims for
punitive damages) will not arise. A successful claim against the Company not
covered by, or in excess of, the Company's insurance coverage could have a
material adverse effect upon the Company. Claims against the Company, regardless
of their merit or eventual outcome, may also have a material adverse effect upon
the Company's ability to attract residents or expand its business and would
require management to devote time to matters unrelated to the operation of the
Company's business. In addition, insurance policies are subject to annual
renewal and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain
liability insurance coverage or that, if such coverage is available, it will be
on acceptable terms.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and
regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be
held liable for the cost of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic
substances, including, without limitation, asbestos-containing materials that
could be located on, in or under such property. Such laws and regulations often
impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was
responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of
any required remediation or removal of these substances could be substantial and
the liability of an owner or operator as to any property is generally not
limited under such laws and regulations and could exceed the property's value
and the aggregate assets of the owner or operator. The presence of these
substances or failure to remediate such substances properly may also adversely
affect the owner's ability to sell or rent the property.
EFFECT OF OUTSTANDING OPTIONS AND WARRANTS; FUTURE SALES OF COMMON STOCK
As of the date of this Prospectus, there are outstanding stock options to
purchase a maximum of 80,329 shares of Common Stock at per share exercise prices
ranging from 50% to 100% of the public offering price. In connection with this
Offering, the Company is also issuing the Underwriter's Warrants to purchase
150,000 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $ per share. The
exercise of such outstanding stock options and the Warrants will dilute the
percentage ownership of the Company's shareholders, and any sales in the public
market of shares of Common Stock underlying such stock options and warrants may
adversely affect prevailing market prices for the Common Stock. Moreover, the
terms upon which the Company will be able to obtain additional equity capital
may be adversely affected since the holders of such outstanding securities can
be expected to exercise them at a time when the Company would, in all
likelihood, be able to obtain any needed capital on terms more favorable to the
Company than those provided in such stock option and warrants. In addition, the
Company has granted certain demand and piggyback registration rights to the
Underwriter with respect to the securities issuable upon exercise of the
Underwriter's Warrants. See "Management -- Stock Option Plan," "Description of
Securities" and "Underwriting."
Sales of the Company's Common Stock in the public market after this
Offering could adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock. See
"Description of Securities" and "Shares Eligible for Future Sale."
EFFECTS OF CERTAIN ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS
Certain provisions of the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
and the North Carolina Business Corporation Act ("NCBCA") could delay or
frustrate the removal of incumbent directors and could make difficult a merger,
tender offer or proxy contest involving the Company, even if such events could
be viewed as beneficial by the Company's shareholders. For example, the Board of
Directors has the ability to issue "blank check" preferred stock without
shareholder approval. Although the Company does not currently plan to issue any
preferred stock (other than the Series A Preferred Stock which is nonvoting and
is subordinate to the Common Stock in dividend and liquidation rights), the
rights of the holders of Common Stock may be materially limited or qualified by
the issuance of preferred stock. The Company's Articles of Incorporation also
require an 80% vote of each outstanding class of stock for a number of business
combinations with a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owned
20% or more of the Company's outstanding voting shares (an "interested
shareholder") at any time during the two-year period prior to the proposed
business combination. See "Description of Securities."
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DILUTION
The difference between the public offering price per share of Common Stock
and the pro forma net tangible book value per share of Common Stock of the
Company after this Offering constitutes the dilution per share of Common Stock
to investors in this Offering. Net tangible book value per share is determined
by dividing the net tangible book value (total tangible assets less total
liabilities) by the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock.
At June 30, 1997, the Company had a negative net tangible book value of
approximately $(2,459,505), or approximately $(1.37) per share of Common Stock
(based on 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding). After giving effect to
(i) the conversion of note payable-affiliate of $891,930 to 178,386 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock at September 30, 1997 and (ii) the sale of the Common
Stock offered hereby at an assumed price of $6.00 per share (less underwriting
discounts and estimated expenses of this Offering), the net tangible book value
at that date would have been approximately $5,064,995, or approximately $1.53
per share. This represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of
$2.90 per share to the existing shareholders, and an immediate dilution of $4.47
per share to purchasers of the Common Stock in this Offering.
The following table illustrates the per share dilution, without giving
effect to results of operations of the Company subsequent to June 30, 1997:
Offering price per share.................................................................. $6.00
Net tangible book value before Offering................................................. $(1.37)
Increase attributable to new investors.................................................. 2.90
Net tangible book value after Offering.................................................... 1.53
Dilution to new investors................................................................. 4.47
The following table summarizes the number and percentage of shares of
Common Stock purchased from the Company, the amount and percentage of
consideration paid and the average price per share paid by the existing
shareholder and by new investors pursuant to this Offering:
PERCENT OF
SHARES TOTAL TOTAL PERCENT OF TOTAL
ISSUED(1) SHARES CONSIDERATION CONSIDERATION
Existing Shareholders...................................... 1,800,000 54.5% $ 100 0%
New Investors.............................................. 1,500,000 45.5% $ 9,000,000 100%
Total................................................. 3,300,000 100% $ 9,000,100 100%
AVERAGE
PRICE PER
SHARE
Existing Shareholders...................................... $ 0
New Investors.............................................. $6.00
Total................................................. $2.73
(1) Does not include (i) 150,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the
exercise of the Underwriter's Warrants, and (ii) a maximum of 80,329 options
to purchase Common Stock at per share exercise prices ranging from 50% to
100% of the initial public offering price held by certain members of senior
management. See "Underwriting," and "Management -- Executive Compensation;
Employment Agreements."
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USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Common Stock offered
hereby (at an assumed public offering price of $6.00 per share of Common Stock)
are estimated to be approximately $7,524,500. The Company intends to apply the
net proceeds as follows: (i) $1,449,649 (the outstanding balance at September
24, 1997) to pay down the Company's line of credit, which currently bears
interest at the prime rate, (ii) $3,000,000 for the initial development of 8 to
12 assisted living facilities, and (iii) for general corporate purposes.
Proceeds not immediately required for the purposes described above will be
invested in United States government securities, short term certificates of
deposit, money market funds or other investment grade, short term interest
bearing investments.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock and it is
currently the intention of the Company not to pay cash dividends on its Common
Stock in the foreseeable future. Management intends to reinvest earnings, if
any, in the development and expansion of the Company's business. Any future
declaration of cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and will depend upon the earnings, capital requirements and financial
position of the Company, general economic conditions and other pertinent
factors.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company (i) at
June 30, 1997 and (ii) as adjusted to give effect to the sale of the Common
Stock offered hereby and the application of the estimated net proceeds
therefrom, assuming an initial offering price of $6.00 per share, the midpoint
of the range, and to give effect to the conversion of note payable -- affiliate
to Series A Preferred Stock. See "Use of Proceeds."
AS OF JUNE 30, 1997
DEBT: ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
Current liabilities............................................................................... $1,761,564 $ 543,737
Long-term debt.................................................................................... 1,338,942 447,012
Total liabilities............................................................................ 3,100,506 990,749
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding; 178,386
shares issued and outstanding, as adjusted(1)................................................... -- 891,930
Common Stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 1,800,000 shares issued and
outstanding, actual; 3,300,000 shares issued and outstanding, as adjusted....................... 100 7,524,600
Deemed distribution(2)............................................................................ (1,335,790) (1,335,790)
Accumulated deficit............................................................................... (1,031,866) (1,031,866)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)......................................................... (2,367,556) 6,048,874
TOTAL CAPITALIZATION....................................................................... $ 732,950 $ 7,039,623
(1) Conversion of note payable -- affiliate to Series A Preferred Stock is on
September 30, 1997.
(2) On January 1, 1996, RPM acquired certain assets from an entity related
through common ownership, by assuming certain liabilities to THE. The
difference between the value of the assets and the liabilities assumed is
recorded as a deemed distribution.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THE DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS BELOW SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
OVERVIEW
DDS was formed in May 1996 as a wholly owned subsidiary of THE and began
operations in July 1996. DSS was capitalized with $100 and its parent, THE,
received 100 shares of Common Stock. THE provided working capital to DSS during
its start-up phase. Upon formation, DSS agreed to take responsibility for
deferred salaries and bonuses for certain executives of THE for the period
January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996.
In July 1996, THE exchanged all of the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary
RPM for 2,277,678 shares of DSS. RPM was formed in March 1989 to manage
government subsidized multi-family and elderly residential rental apartments.
From 1993 through 1995, RPM was inactive. Effective January 1, 1996, RPM
acquired certain assets, consisting of management contract rights, trade
accounts receivable, land, and furniture, fixtures and equipment from an entity
related through common ownership, assumed certain liabilities to THE and resumed
its business of managing apartments. The assets acquired were recorded at the
transferor's historical cost basis at the date of transfer. The difference
between the book value of the assets acquired, the reduction of the amount due
from affiliate and the liability assumed is recorded as a deemed distribution in
the equity section of the balance sheet. Since July 1, 1996, the financial
statements of DSS are consolidated statements of DSS and RPM. Effective June 30,
1997, THE returned 477,778 shares of Common Stock to DSS which DSS retired
leaving 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
The Company anticipates a moderate growth in the number of apartment units
managed and also expects that income will increase due to inflationary effects
on rents. All personnel located at the apartments who manage the apartments and
perform maintenance are employees of the Company. However, the apartments
reimburse the Company for the services of the on site personnel. The Company
anticipates a moderate growth in reimbursement income as a result of increases
in salaries of on site personnel and an increase in the number of apartment
complexes under management.
The Company began offering home care services in August 1996 at selected
apartment locations. Management anticipates that growth in home care service
income will continue at a moderate, controlled pace as it begins to offer these
services to elderly residents in other apartments that it manages. However,
management does not expect the income from these services to be material with
respect to the total income of the Company over the next several years.
Because the Company has not yet completed development of any assisted
living residences, it has not recognized any development fee income or
management fee income from its assisted living development activities. The
policy of the Company is to recognize development fee income when the
construction of the facility is completed and a certificate of occupancy is
issued. The Company expects to earn a fee of approximately $225,000 per
facility. Three sites have been optioned and determined to be feasible;
construction is expected to start at all three in 1997. Eight more sites have
been located and are in the feasibility study process. The construction process
is estimated to be nine to twelve months. Once construction on an assisted
living residence is completed, the Company will begin to recognize management
fee income for those properties. Management believes that in the near future the
development and management of assisted living facilities will provide the vast
majority of the Company's revenues and profits.
All the operating expenses of the Company are related to the personnel
directly performing the management services and the corporate management staff.
Between 85% and 90% of the expenses are for salaries and benefits. The remaining
expenses are administrative expenses that support the activities of the
personnel such as travel, rent, telephone, office expenses, depreciation of
equipment and amortization of management contract rights. Since the Company's
inception, the operating staff increases have been due primarily to the entrance
of the Company into the home care business. However, the corporate staff has
grown over that same period of time because of the need to have adequate
personnel in place to develop the assisted living residences. Management expects
that expenses associated with operating personnel will continue to increase
significantly as the Company expands, but management does not expect to increase
the number of corporate staff significantly during the next several years.
DSS and RPM are both incorporated in North Carolina and, as C corporations,
file their federal income tax returns as part of a consolidated group with THE.
A provision for income tax benefit has been recorded in 1996 since the losses of
DSS and RPM can be applied to income in the consolidated group. No such
provision has been recorded in 1997 since there may not be adequate income
within the consolidated group to utilize losses from DSS and RPM. Upon the
completion of this
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Offering, DSS and RPM will cease filing tax returns as part of the THE
consolidated group and will file their own consolidated federal return. DSS and
RPM file separate state returns since North Carolina income tax regulations do
not permit filing consolidated returns.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
To provide a meaningful comparison in the discussion below, pro forma
financial information for the six months ended June 30, 1996 is presented as if
DSS had been incorporated and had acquired RPM on January 1, 1996. The pro forma
operating statement is presented in Note 3 to the Company's financial statements
for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
Total income increased $100,497, or 9.3% to $1,180,456 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997 from $1,079,959 in the six moths ended June 30, 1996. During
the same period, the Company's total expenses increased $169,875, or 11.8%, to
$1,611,275 from $1,441,400. As a result, the Company's net loss before income
tax benefit increased $97,483, or 23.7%, to $508,729 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997 from $411,246 for the six months ended June 30, 1996.
INCOME
Total income increased $100,497, or 9.3%, to $1,180,456 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997 from $1,079,959 in the six months ended June 30, 1996. The
increase in revenues was primarily due to increases in management fees and home
care revenues.
MANAGEMENT FEES. Management fees increased $42,670, or 10.8%, to $437,416
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 from $394,746 for the six months ended
June 30, 1996. This increase was the result of managing more units and increased
rent collected at the apartments.
HOME CARE INCOME. Home care operations began in August 1996. Revenues for
the first six months of 1997 were $66,163.
REIMBURSEMENT INCOME. Reimbursement income decreased $8,336, or 1.2%, to
$676,877 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 from $685,213 for the six months
ended June 30, 1996. This decrease was primarily the result of reduced number of
personnel employed at the apartment sites.
EXPENSES
Total expenses increased $169,875, or 11.8%, to $1,611,275 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997 from $1,441,400 for the six months ended June 30,
1996. The increase in expenses was primarily the result of increased personnel
expense and related administrative and other expense.
PERSONNEL EXPENSE. Personnel expense increased $117,773, or 9.0%, to
$1,424,493 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 from $1,306,720 for the six
months ended June 30, 1996. The increase in personnel expense was primarily due
to increased staffing in the Company's home care business.
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPENSES. Administrative and other expenses which
consist primarily of office and administrative, rent, insurance and travel
expenses increased $38,474, or 32.9%, to $155,240 for the six months ended June
30, 1997 from $116,766 for the six months ended June 30, 1996. The increase in
administrative expense was primarily due to an increase in personnel.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased
$13,628, or 76.1%, to $31,542 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 from
$17,914 for the six months ended June 30, 1996. The increase in depreciation and
amortization was attributable to an increase in intangible assets.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased $12,150, or 18.5%, to $77,910
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 from $65,760 for the six months ended
June 30, 1996. The increase in interest expense was attributable to increased
bank borrowings which were used to cover the Company's operating deficit and
start-up expenses.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
With respect to fiscal year 1996 compared to fiscal year 1995, there are no
meaningful comparisons since DSS did not exist in 1995 and RPM had no operations
as an apartment manager during 1995. RPM's only income and expenses in 1995
resulted from its investments in securities, sales of securities and interest
expense on a note payable. The operating statement
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discussed below is the pro forma operating statement for the year ended December
31, 1996 as if DSS had been incorporated and had acquired RPM on January 1.
1996. The pro forma operating statement is presented in Note 10 to the DSS
financial statements for the period ended December 31, 1996.
Total income was $2,335,229 for the year ended December 31, 1996. During
the same period, the Company's total expenses were $3,171,696. As a result, the
Company's net loss before the provision for income tax benefit was $836,467. The
provision for income tax benefit was $130,000, resulting in a net loss of
$706,467.
Income was made up of management fees of $833,426, home care income of
$18,797 and reimbursement income of $1,467,051 and other income of $15,955.
Expenses included personnel expense of $2,702,843, administrative and other
expenses of $292,487, depreciation and amortization expense of $43,178 and
interest expense of $133,188.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
JUNE 30, 1997 COMPARED TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
The Company had current assets of $163,396 on June 30, 1997 and $217,825 on
December 31, 1996. The primary asset in current assets is accounts receivable.
The Company had accounts receivable of $100,371 on June 30, 1997 and $133,649 on
December 31, 1996. The receivables decreased due to the collection of a single
receivable of approximately $35,000. The Company expects receivables to increase
as the Company increases management of apartment units and assisted living
residences.
Furniture and equipment decreased to $69,887 at June 30, 1997 from $88,451
at December 31, 1996 due to depreciation expense. Intangible assets increased to
$91,949 at June 30, 1997 from $89,927 at December 31, 1996 due to increases in
franchise fees, loan costs and management contract rights, net of amortization
expense.
Development costs increased to $154,102 at June 30, 1997 from $132,350 at
December 31, 1996 due to continuing development activities with respect to
assisted living residences. Development costs will either be recouped with the
successful completion of a facility or written off if a site is determined not
to be feasible.
Accounts receivable -- affiliates, primarily fees receivable from
affiliated partnerships, did not change from $253,616.
Total liabilities increased $459,510 to $3,100,506 at June 30, 1997 from
$2,640,996 at December 31, 1996 primarily due to increases in the deferred
salaries and bonuses of $210,144 and the note payable-bank of $286,205.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $18,367 from $122,009 at
December 31, 1996 to $103,642 at June 30, 1997 and payables to THE and other
affiliates decreased $23,371 from $1,152,490 at December 31, 1996 to $1,129,119
at June 30, 1997. There was a slight increase in interest payable of $4,899 from
$6,587 at December 31, 1996 to $11,486 at June 30, 1997.
Shareholder's deficit increased from $1,858,827 at December 31, 1996 to
$2,367,556 by the loss for six months ended June 30, 1997.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has operated, and expects to continue to operate, on a negative
cash flow basis due to start-up expenses and length of the development cycle.
Currently, the Company's primary cash requirements include covering operating
deficits and development expenses related to the development, construction and
fill-up of assisted living residences. The Company has relied upon its parent,
THE, and its bank lender to provide it with operating cash.
The Company has a bank credit line to support its daily operating
requirements and initial assisted living developments. It is a $1.5 million
credit line with a variable interest rate, based on the prime rate, renewable in
January 1998. This line of credit is fully secured by securities owned by an
affiliate.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to pay off the outstanding
balance under the bank line of credit, provide $3 million in development working
capital for the assisted living projects and for general corporate purposes. The
Company anticipates that the net proceeds from the Offering, together with the
funds available under its credit facility will be sufficient to fund its
operations for the next twelve months, if the Company's future operations are
consistent with management's expectations. The Company may need additional
financing thereafter. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
obtain financing on a favorable or timely basis. The type, timing and terms of
financing selected by the Company will depend on its cash needs, the
availability of other financing sources and the prevailing conditions in the
financial markets.
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THE advanced funds to cover operating deficits for DSS and RPM in 1995 and
1996. In 1996, THE helped DSS secure a bank loan by providing collateral and
guaranteeing the loan. After the equity offering is completed and the bank loan
is repaid, THE will not offer either its collateral or its guarantee to DSS in
future bank financings. The Board of Directors has approved the conversion of
$891,930 of the note payable to THE to 178,386 shares of Series A Preferred
Stock effective September 30, 1997.
INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES
Inflation has minimal impact on the daily operations of the Company.
Increases in salaries and administrative expenses are offset by increases in
management fees that are computed as a percentage of rent and resident service
fees. Increases in resident service fees may lag behind inflation since the
amount of the fee is based on a cost reimbursement by public sources. Except for
the lag time, however, the Company expects the reimbursement to keep pace with
inflation.
The primary concern regarding inflation is in interest rate fluctuations.
High interest rates would increase the cost of building new facilities and could
slow down the Company's development plans. Also, during a period of rapid
inflation, interest rates could become so expensive that it would not be
economical to use tax exempt bond financing for permanent financing.
CERTAIN ACCOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
SFAS NO. 123
In October 1995, FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"). SFAS No. 123 establishes financial accounting
and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. Those plans
include all arrangements by which employees receive shares of stock or other
equity instruments of the employer or the employer incurs liabilities to
employees in amounts based on the price of the employer's stock. Examples are
stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock awards, and stock
appreciation rights. This statement also applies to transactions in which an
entity issues its equity instruments to acquire goods or services from
non-employees. Those transactions must be accounted for, or at least disclosed
in the case of stock options, based on the fair value of the consideration
received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more
reliably measurable. The accounting requirements of SFAS No. 123 are effective
for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995, or
for an earlier fiscal year for which SFAS No. 123 is initially adopted for
recognizing compensation cost. The statement permits a company to choose either
a new fair value-based method or the current APB Opinion No. 25 intrinsic
value-based method of accounting for its stock-based compensation arrangements.
The Company adopted its Stock Incentive Plan (as defined herein) effective
January 1, 1997 but no grants have been made through the date hereof.
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BUSINESS
GENERAL
The Company was founded in May 1996 to develop and manage assisted living
residences, to provide home care services to the frail elderly and to manage low
and moderate income apartment complexes. Management believes that there is a
growing demand for assisted living residences developed for the low and moderate
income frail elderly, specifically in the Company's targeted areas of smaller
cities and towns of North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Although the
Company has been operating for less than two years, through affiliates of the
Company, senior management has over 20 years of experience in developing and
operating housing specifically designed for this target population with a
concentration in Eastern North Carolina. The Company's two-year growth objective
is to develop at least 16 new assisted living residences, with a capacity of
approximately 960 residents. The Company is in the early stages of its assisted
living development program, with eleven sites optioned to date and three
feasibility studies completed. The Company intends for the majority of the
projects it develops to be owned by or sold to qualified non-profit
organizations, with the Company retaining management contracts for these
projects. By transferring ownership of the properties to non-profit
organizations, the Company expects to be able to utilize tax-exempt bonds to
finance the majority of its facilities, while at the same time carrying little
real estate on its balance sheet. With respect to the Company's current cash
generating operations, as of the date of this Prospectus, the Company manages 62
apartment complexes, consisting of approximately 2,393 rental units of low and
moderate income rent subsidized apartments, 31% of which are owned by non-profit
organizations and 56% of which are occupied by the elderly. The Company also
currently provides approximately 1,400 hours of home care services per month.
The Company was formed in May 1996 as a wholly owned subsidiary of THE and
began operations in July 1996. THE is a privately-held corporation controlled by
the Company's senior management. DSS was initially capitalized with $100 and its
parent, THE, received 100 shares of Common Stock. In July 1996, THE exchanged
all of the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, RPM, for 2,277,678 shares of
DSS. Effective June 30, 1997, THE returned 477,778 shares of Common Stock to DSS
which DSS retired leaving 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock issued and
outstanding. RPM, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, manages 2,393
rental housing units located across four states: North Carolina, South Carolina,
West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Company's management contracts have initial
terms of one to three years, with varying renewal provisions. Of the 62
complexes managed by RPM, 37, or 60%, are controlled by affiliates and 25, or
40%, are controlled by third parties. Currently, apartment management provides
the majority of the Company's revenues.
The Company's home care activities are limited to providing personal care
services to the same population targeted for its assisted living residences. The
Company does not provide medical services and, as such, is not subject to the
regulatory burdens of that market, nor the attendant legal liabilities. The
Company utilizes its home care business for two primary purposes: (i) to provide
services to residents of its existing subsidized senior apartments; and (ii) to
establish operating procedures for delivery of personal care services at its
future assisted living residences.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's growth is expected to come primarily from developing and
managing assisted living residences. The Company expects its future assisted
living residences to serve as the foundation from which to provide a continuum
of care for low to moderate income senior citizens. The Company has already
developed and implemented its policies, procedures and operating systems for
providing personal care services and has hired its core staff for the personal
care division. Assisted living management is the combination of providing
personal care and real estate management services, both businesses in which the
Company is already involved and in which the Company's senior management has
extensive experience. The Company has developed a 60-unit assisted living
prototype for development primarily in small to mid-sized communities with
populations of under 75,000, whose target resident will be a low to moderate
income frail, elderly individual. In addition, the Company will continually
review apartment management opportunities and may add to its management
portfolio.
Once the Company's assisted living residences have been developed, DSS will
be able to offer low and moderate income elderly individuals a continuum of
living arrangements spanning the course of many years: apartments managed
specifically for the needs of the elderly; home care services provided in such
apartment facilities if, and when, such individual may come to require such
assistance; and, finally, assisted living residences for that time when a
greater level of support may become necessary.
The Company expects to achieve its business objectives by implementing the
following strategies:
SELECTIVELY LOCATING ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES. During its initial phase
of development, the Company will locate some of its assisted living facilities
within close proximity to one of the Company's managed apartment complexes. Such
locations
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offer immediate benefits to the Company. Since over 56% of the Company's
apartments are occupied by low and moderate income elderly tenants, when an
elderly tenant needs to move into an assisted living residence, the Company will
be well positioned to be the provider of choice. In addition, since over 31% of
the Company's apartment complexes are owned by non-profit organizations, the
Company already has numerous relationships with regional non-profit
organizations, many of which are expected to become the ultimate owners of the
assisted living facilities. Lastly, the Company expects to be able to utilize
certain staff positions in both apartment complexes and assisted living
facilities, namely maintenance staff and certain providers of personal care,
thus help to control costs at both locations.
DEVELOPING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS. Each assisted living residence developed by the
Company will be designed, constructed and managed so as to be profitable with
only public pay residents, even while providing features typically found in
residences designed for the private pay population, such as private bedrooms,
personal lavatories and many diverse common areas located in various areas of
the residence. As such, for each private pay resident, for whom monthly fees are
typically $150 to $300 per month higher, the Company expects to generate
significantly greater profits. Most moderate income resident will typically
begin their residence as private pay individuals and will convert to public pay
only when such individual's personal resources are exhausted. Since the
Company's cost structure for its assisted living residences has been designed
based on complete occupancy by public pay residents, even when these changes
occur the Company expects profitability at any given location to be maintained.
In addition, because many assisted living residences only accept residents who
have resources to cover a minimum time period, typically 18 months or longer,
the Company anticipates that demand for the Company's residences will be high
among the moderate income frail elderly who may not have the resources to cover
such an extended period of time.
ACCESSING FAVORABLE FINANCING. Because of management's extensive experience
working with non-profit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, the Company
intends to use tax-exempt bonds to finance the majority of its assisted living
residences. This low-cost financing vehicle provides the Company with a
competitive cost advantage. The Company also receives the added benefit of not
carrying significant amounts of real estate on its balance sheet, thus freeing
up capital for new developments. In addition, future earnings will not be
charged with the associated depreciation and amortization.
TRANSFERRING EXPERIENCE TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES. Assisted living is
the combination of providing senior housing with the provision of home care
services. The Company and its affiliates have extensive experience in developing
housing for low and moderate income seniors and disabled persons. Several of the
Company-managed apartment complexes currently provide regular activities,
communal meals, laundry facilities, and other amenities frequently associated
with assisted living. In addition, the Company currently provides home care
services to low and moderate income frail elderly. The home care services
provided by the Company include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene,
medication management, preparation of simple meals, assistance with mobility,
dental, hair and skin care and maintenance of a safe environment. These services
are identical to those required to be provided in an assisted living residences.
The Company's staff is experienced in providing and documenting these services,
assessing and developing individual care plans, maintaining client records,
regulatory compliance, quality assurance and Medicaid billing. Thus, the Company
believes it already possesses the personnel skills and management systems
required in providing assisted living.
JOINT VENTURES AND CONVERSIONS. Management anticipates growth opportunities
in addition to those provided by its own independent development activities. The
Company is developing alliances with local government agencies such as public
housing authorities dedicated to providing housing and services to the low
income elderly and disabled. The Company intends to explore joint ventures with
local agencies which provide assisted living to its targeted population. These
activities may include newly developed facilities as well as the conversion of
sections of existing subsidized senior housing to assisted living residences.
The Company is in the preliminary stages of developing newly constructed
assisted living with the housing authority of one North Carolina community and
exploring the conversion to assisted living of two residential floors in two
existing subsidized senior housing complexes. Management sees these joint
venture and conversion opportunities as a method of providing assisted living in
larger communities, as well as in the small to medium sized communities
currently targeted by the Company.
ORGANIZATION
The Company is organized into three divisions: (i) developing assisted
living facilities; (ii) managing assisted living facilities targeted to the low
and moderate income frail elderly residents and (iii) managing low and moderate
income, rent subsidized apartments, primarily for the elderly.
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DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Company has designed a 60-unit prototype assisted living residence for
development primarily in communities with a population under 75,000. The target
resident is a low-to-moderate income, frail elderly individual with moderate
income equaling the area median income, and low income beginning at
approximately 50% of median income. Based on its own industry surveys, the
Company believes that there are currently few competitors who have targeted the
Company's demographic and regional market: the low-to-moderate income frail
elderly population of the Southeast, especially in rural areas. The Company will
target specific geographic areas where the only existing competition is old
style rest homes, home care and nursing homes.
The Company breaks down development of assisted living facilities into
three major phases as follows: (a) development consisting of town and site
selection, marketing and environmental studies, acquiring local permits,
obtaining financing and construction contracts (four to six months); (b)
construction (nine to 12 months); and (c) fill-up (three to nine months). Once a
project is completed, obtaining and qualifying residents is generally not a
problem because of the existing demand for assisted living facilities. The
Company intends to utilize both corporate and on-site marketing teams and
anticipates a period of three to nine months to fill-up a location. Management
anticipates some private pay residents, but intends to develop properties that
can be profitable with only public pay residents.
The Company's current plan anticipates that most facilities it develops
will be owned by qualified non-profit 501(c)(3)s. In management's opinion,
non-profit ownership offers the best overall financing available for these
facilities, while at the same time allowing the Company to keep its balance
sheet relatively free of real estate. The Company may own or lease some of the
properties to be developed, depending upon financing, investment and marketing
considerations. The Company anticipates construction and permanent funding for
the facilities would be tax-exempt bond financing, Federal Housing
Administration financing or a sale/leaseback with a health care REIT or other
real estate holding entity. The Company expects to combine three to five
properties in a package for non-profit owners since bond financing is more
efficient with loan amounts of $7.5 million and above. Therefore, the Company
may own and operate completed properties until enough can be packaged together
for financing.
The Company currently has 11 sites under option in the State of North
Carolina. Sites located in the three North Carolina communities of Rocky Mount,
Goldsboro and Southern Pines have received favorable feasibility analysis and
have been selected for the first round of development. The Company is in the
process of obtaining feasibility analyses on the remaining eight controlled
sites. The Company intends to maintain a geographic focus in North Carolina
developing approximately three to five facilities at a time. In the future, the
Company will advance into surrounding states, maintaining the same focus on
small to mid-sized communities with a relatively large low and moderate income
elderly population with an emphasis on developing newly constructed assisted
living facilities. Initially, the Company anticipates developing eight projects,
in groups of four, per year but intends to increase the number to 12 to 14 per
year. The Company believes the increased pace of development can be achieved
with current staffing levels. More importantly, management believes that such a
heightened development pace will bring greater economies of scale to project
financings and that demand for assisted living units among the low and moderate
income population in the medium sized markets that the Company is targeting will
sustain that pace. Development will be slightly staggered so that the Company
will not be taking delivery of all projects in the same month, but financing
will typically be arranged in packages of three to five properties. Turnkey
costs, including all development fees to the Company, for the 60-unit prototype
are estimated to average $2,581,000 for the first eight projects. In the initial
phases of development, the Company intends to locate some facilities near its
existing subsidized elderly apartments. Such location creates many
cross-marketing opportunities for the Company. However, management believes that
its prototype assisted living residences can be successfully developed
independently.
The Company will enter into management contracts with non-profit owners
that provide for the development of newly constructed assisted living
residences. Once a potential site is located, feasibility and due diligence is
completed, the prospective non-profit owner will make a final commitment to the
site, subject to financing. In general, tax-exempt bond financing proceeds will
be used for both construction and permanent financing. In this situation, the
Company will assign its option to acquire a site to the non-profit for exercise,
and title in the property will go directly to the non-profit owner. The Company
will be entitled to a base development fee equal to 10% of total development
costs, less the development fee. The Company may receive an additional 5%
development fee for a total maximum fee of 15% of development costs, based on
achieving certain performance goals and cost efficiencies.
With respect to all of the current assisted living projects in development,
management has completed all of the internal analysis necessary to bring each to
what is commonly called the mortgage package phase. For each project planned for
the initial stage of development, the Company has some form of site control
(actual ownership or an option to purchase), a
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schematic architectural plan and an estimate from a proposed contractor, and the
Company's own market study. With respect to three of the sites, the Company has
received a favorable feasibility analysis from an independent market feasibility
company and is in the process of obtaining feasibility analyses on the remaining
eight sites. In addition, if required by the lender, the Company will also
engage a third party appraiser.
The Company's approach to individual markets for potential development is
centered on senior management's long-term experience with mid-size and rural
markets. Consequently, senior managers of the Company perform the thorough
internal market analysis at the beginning of the site acquisition process. This
internal work is then carefully reassessed by a third party market study just
prior to entering into a formal commitment to the development, which typically
takes place when the site is acquired and construction commences. Management
believes that this approach provides the safest way to ensure a feasible
development in a timely and cost efficient manner.
Prior to the Company's final commitment to proceed with a site, the project
will typically have a designated non-profit owner committed to purchase the
facility when the necessary financing to fund the purchase is in place. The
purchase price will be the sum of the net proceeds of the financing DSS
arranges. The Company currently has relationships with several qualified
non-profits and intends to develop new ones with area hospitals as the Company
continues to grow. In all cases, the Company will have an option to purchase and
other safeguards to protect its long term interest in the properties.
As an alternative, the Company may consider more conventional
sale/leaseback arrangements with for-profit organizations. However, at this
time, management believes that for-profit organizations cannot compete with
financing alternatives available to non-profits. Management also believes that
developing assisted living residences for the low and moderate income frail
elderly for non-profits, as opposed to for-profit organization, will be better
received by localities.
With respect to architectural plans, specifications and construction
contracts, the Company intends to negotiate guaranteed not-to-exceed contracts
and not to put the work out for bid. The architect currently retained by the
Company has extensive elderly housing and healthcare experience.
Developments will be staged to begin as previous developments reach
stabilized operations to maintain a pipeline of proposed projects with all
preliminary internal work done and land under option. The Company intends that a
few excess projects will always be in the pipeline because some proposed
projects will not prove feasible after final analysis.
In addition to the foregoing development activities in which the Company
will develop newly constructed assisted living residences for management by the
Company in communities of 75,000 or less, the Company intends to participate in
development activities as a joint venturer with local government agencies and
non-profit organizations dedicated to providing housing and services to the low
income elderly. As part of these activities, the Company may perform development
activities for the construction or rehabilitation of a facility on a fee basis
with the Company having no further participation in the operation of the
facility upon completion of construction. Likewise, the Company may enter into
agreements to manage an existing property on behalf of a government agency or
non-profit owner.
The Company currently manages several subsidized apartment complexes for
low and moderate income elderly individuals, which meet many of the physical
requirements of a licensed assisted living facility. That is, the facilities
have wide hallways, communal dining rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities,
activity rooms and other common areas available for use by residents. The
Company is currently working closely with its architect and the North Carolina
Division of Facility Services regarding the potential conversion of two floors
of existing apartment complexes to licensed assisted living residences.
Management believes that joint ventures and conversion opportunities provide an
attractive means of establishing a presence in larger communities with
populations in excess of 75,000, as well as in small to medium sized
communities.
ASSISTED LIVING MANAGEMENT DIVISION
All developed assisted living residences will be managed either on a
management contract, cancelable only under very specific conditions or pursuant
to a lease between the owner and a single purpose wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company formed specifically for the project. The term of the management contract
or lease will be for a minimum of three years, rolling forward each year unless
notice of termination is given. In addition, the Company will have an option to
purchase any project and will receive a fee if the management agreement is
terminated without cause.
Management views assisted living operations as a combination of home care
services and real estate management services, both current operations of the
Company. Thus, this division will combine these two skills in buildings that the
Company will have developed and financed specifically for the low and moderate
income, public pay frail elderly market.
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The assisted living operations division will begin full operation when the
first Company-developed assisted living residences come on line. However, with
respect to the home care component of assisted living, the Company has already
instituted a successful pilot program in which the Company is providing home
care services to low and moderate income frail elderly residents at some of the
apartment complexes that it manages as well as in private homes. These home care
services are funded by state Medicaid programs as well as private payors. The
home care services provided by the Company include assistance with dressing,
personal hygiene, medication management, preparation of simple meals, assistance
with mobility, dental, hair and skin care and maintenance of a safe environment.
The Company also has staff experienced in providing and documenting these
services, assessing and developing individual care plans, maintaining client
records, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and Medicaid billing. These
services are identical to those which the Company will be providing at its
assisted living residences. Through this pilot program the Company has
established the operating procedures which will be utilized in delivering home
care services at its assisted living residences. The Company has focused its
activities on having an exemplary operation with respect to client care,
documentation, policies and procedures and quality assurance. The Company had
its first on-site survey of its home care operations by the State of North
Carolina on May 16, 1997. The survey resulted in a deficiency-free finding by
the State. The State specifically complimented the Company's self-audit and
compliance procedures.
Until DSS reaches a certain level of assisted living units under
management, currently estimated to be approximately eight properties, this
division will, in part, be operated with personnel already providing home care
and apartment management services. There will, therefore, be some significant
operating savings to the Company as a whole. For example, with respect to real
estate management, the Company anticipates being able to share maintenance
personnel between assisted living residences and nearby apartment complexes that
the Company manages. The same overlap feature will apply to certified nurse's
aides and choreworkers who currently perform their duties in individual homes or
apartments and who can provide those same services in the assisted living
residences. However, key on-site personnel, such as the facility administrator,
will not be shared or assigned duties outside their respective property. Sharing
will take place at the service provider level only on an as-available basis.
Although the primary conduit for the Company's home care services in the
future will be its assisted living residences, the Company intends to continue
providing these services to individuals in apartments and private homes.
APARTMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Affiliates of the Company have been in the business of developing and
managing senior housing for more than 20 years. Of the 62 complexes currently
managed by the Company, the Company controls 37, representing 1,351 units,
either through the direct ownership of management rights or through ownership by
an affiliated entity. The remaining 40 complexes, representing 1,443 units are
owned by third parties. Approximately 31% of the complexes are owned by
non-profit organizations.
The Company manages apartments in North Carolina, South Carolina,
Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Generally the managed properties receive
government subsidies through favorable financing and/or direct rent
contributions under programs administered by Housing and Urban Development
("HUD") or Rural Development ("RD," formerly the Farmer's Home Administration).
Approximately 39% of the units under management are eligible for rent subsidies
under Housing Assistance Payment ("HAP") contracts. The treatment of HAP
contracts upon expiration is under review by the United States Congress. No
current HAP affecting the Company's managed properties is up for renewal until
1999. The effect of the expiration of an individual property's HAP without
renewal varies and depends on the HUD determined fair market rent for the
specific market area.
Management fees for government assisted housing are frequently higher than
fees for management of conventional apartments because of the added layers of
paperwork required to comply with government programs. The Company typically
receives a percentage of rent revenues ranging from 6% to 8% or a flat monthly
fee for occupied units. In addition, the Company receives a stated monthly
bookkeeping fee for all HUD properties it manages. The management agreements are
approved by the applicable government agency and are relatively standardized.
The initial term of a HUD management contract is two years with one-year
renewals thereafter. A typical RD management contract has a three-year term and
must be executed every three years. The Company's apartment management contracts
have initial terms of one to three years, with varying renewal provisions; the
Company's history of contract renewal has been excellent.
As discussed above, management anticipates modest savings in operating
costs for both the properties managed in the apartment management division and
those in the assisted living management division. Because many of the initial
assisted living residences will be in close proximity to existing apartment
complexes managed by the Company, management believes that through the sharing
of certain personnel, mostly maintenance and property staff, operating costs in
both divisions will be
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lowered. An additional, very important benefit from the Company's experience
managing low and moderate income elderly properties is that it gives management
excellent operating histories to use as comparisons for the assisted living
residences. However, perhaps most important for cross-marketing purposes,
through its apartment management division the Company has established
relationships with over a 1,000 low and moderate income elderly tenants. These
relationships give the Company a unique platform from which to develop its home
care and assisted living operations.
ASSISTED LIVING INDUSTRY
The Company believes that the assisted living industry is evolving as the
preferred alternative to meet the growing demands for a cost effective setting
for seniors who cannot live independently due to physical or cognitive frailties
but who do not require the more intensive medical attention provided by a
skilled nursing facility.
Generally, assisted living represents a combination of housing and 24-hour
per day personal support services designed to assist seniors with the activities
of daily living ("ADLs"), which include bathing, eating, personal hygiene,
grooming, ambulating and dressing. Certain assisted living facilities may offer
higher levels of personal assistance for residents with Alzheimer's disease or
other forms of dementia.
Assisted living facilities in North Carolina generally fall into three
types: downscale, dormitory and institutional style rest homes with shared
bathrooms; newly constructed, high fee, upscale, residential style facilities;
and traditional nursing homes with assisted living beds. The Company's prototype
residence is distinguishable from the traditional rest home or downscale
dormitory style in several respects. The Company's residences are residential in
style, provide suites with a private bath and two bedrooms, each with separate
entrance and temperature control, and provide spacious common areas that are
comparable to those in the upscale model. The Company's prototype follows the
high fee, upscale residential style in all aspects other than price.
The Company believes that a number of factors will allow assisted living
companies to continue as one of the fastest growing segments of senior care:
SUPPLY/DEMAND IMBALANCE. While the senior population is growing
significantly, the supply of skilled nursing beds per thousand is declining.
This imbalance may be attributed to a number of factors in addition to the aging
of the population. Many states, in an effort to maintain controls of Medicaid
expenditures on long-term care, have implemented more restrictive certificate of
need regulations or similar legislation that restricts the supply of licensed
skilled nursing facility beds. Additionally, acuity-based reimbursement systems
have encouraged skilled nursing facilities to focus on higher acuity patients.
The Company also believes that high construction costs and limits on government
reimbursement for the full cost of construction and start-up expenses also will
constrain the growth and supply of traditional skilled nursing beds. These
factors, taken in combination, result in relatively fewer skilled nursing beds
available for the increasing number of seniors who require assistance with ADLs
but do not require 24-hour medical attention.
COST EFFECTIVENESS. The average annual cost for a patient in a skilled
nursing home can exceed $75,000 per year in certain markets. In contrast,
assisted living services are provided at a cost which is generally 30% to 50%
lower than skilled nursing facilities located in the same region.
DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHANGING FAMILY DYNAMICS. The target market for the
Company's services are persons generally 75 years and older, one of the fastest
growing segments of the U.S. population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
the portion of the U.S. population age 75 and older is expected to increase by
28.7%, from approximately 13.0 million in 1990 to approximately 16.8 million by
the year 2000, and the number of persons age 85 and older, as a segment of the
U.S. population, is expected to increase by 45%, from approximately 3.0 million
in 1990 to over 4.3 million by the year 2000. Furthermore, the number of persons
afflicted with Alzheimer's disease is also expected to grow in the coming years.
According to data published by the Alzheimer's Association, this group will grow
from the current 3.8 million people to 4.8 million, or an increase of 26.3%, by
the year 2000. As Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are more
likely to occur as a person ages, the increasing life expectancy of seniors is
expected to result in a greater number of persons afflicted with Alzheimer's
disease and other forms of dementia in future years absent breakthroughs in
medical research.
CONSUMER PREFERENCE. The Company believes that assisted living is
increasingly becoming the setting preferred by prospective residents as well as
their families, who are often the decision makers for seniors. Assisted living
is a cost effective alternative to other types of facilities, offers seniors
greater independence and allows them to age in place in a residential setting.
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COMPETITION
The assisted living industry is highly competitive, fragmented,
characterized by numerous small operators but also with large, public,
well-financed competitors. The scope of assisted living services varies
substantially from one operator to another and with the requirements of one
state to another. The Company believes that residential style assisted living
offers an attractive approach to providing residential and personal care
services for the elderly, particularly in light of (i) the increased emphasis by
both federal and state governments on containing costs; (ii) limitations imposed
in many states on the construction of additional skilled nursing facilities,
which have generally increased the level of care provided in such facilities and
forced less acute elderly to seek alternative care arrangements; and (iii) the
decreasing availability of family care. The primary consumers of assisted living
residences are persons over the age of 65.
The competition in managing subsidized housing for the elderly is
substantial with competition from numerous local, regional and national
companies, many of whom have greater financial resources than those of the
Company. There is increasing demand for such facilities due to the increasing
population of elderly in the United States but growth in this industry is
dependent upon the availability of government financing and subsidies which are
currently being restricted and undergoing reassessment and change. Many of the
current managers of such facilities are companies affiliated with the original
developers in the Company's geographic region. The Company does not anticipate
substantial near-term growth in this segment of its business and is not
dependent on such growth for future profitability. Management of the Company has
over twenty years experience in subsidized housing and extensive experience
interacting with governmental agencies, so the Company should be positioned to
take advantage of this business if and when conditions change.
REGULATORY MATTERS
The assisted living operations of the Company are subject to substantial
regulation by federal, state and local governmental agencies which vary among
the types of facilities and from state to state. Assisted living facilities are
generally subject to less regulation than other licensed health care providers
but more regulation than standard congregate care or independent living
facilities. However, the Company anticipates that additional regulations and
licensing requirements will likely be imposed by the states and the federal
government. Currently, North Carolina requires licenses to provide the assisted
living services provided by the Company but not a certificate of need. The North
Carolina legislature has approved a 12 month moratorium on assisted living
licensure. The law provides several exclusions that exempt the Company's
proposed activities based on the current status of development and the proposed
location of the facilities. The purpose of the moratorium is to study adult care
homes in North Carolina to determine whether the existing licensure procedures
need to be modified. "Adult care homes" now include everything from group homes
to old style rest homes to new assisted living facilities. It is anticipated
that the moratorium will result in stricter licensure procedures in North
Carolina.
The licensing statutes typically establish physical plant specifications,
resident care policies and services, administration and staffing requirements,
financial requirements, emergency service procedures plus after construction
approval of the as-built building and the Company's operating policies and
procedures. The Company's facilities must also comply with the requirements of
the Americans With Disabilities Act and are subject to various local building
codes and other ordinances, including fire safety codes. The Company is a
provider of services under Medicaid programs and is subject to Medicaid
regulations designed to limit fraud and abuse, violations of which could result
in civil and criminal penalties and exclusion from participation in Medicaid
programs. The Company believes it is in substantial compliance with all
applicable regulatory requirements. No actions are pending against the Company
for non-compliance with any regulatory requirement.
The targeted residents for the Company's facilities are eligible for
several types of public funds in North Carolina. North Carolina's Division of
Special Assistance of the Department of Social Services pays a monthly maximum
of $893 for room and board. This payment is funded from the federal Supplemental
Security Income program ("SSI") and state supplements. In addition, the state
Medicaid program provides funds for personal care services. The State and County
are each responsible for half of the Medicaid payment. The amount available
depends on the services required. Finally, an allowance of 50 cents per day is
paid by Medicaid to fund medically related resident transportation.
Subsidized apartments are also subject to substantial regulations primarily
from HUD/FHA and the Rural Development Agency, as applicable. In most states,
subsidized apartments are also subject to state and local building and fire
codes.
Providers of personal care services in North Carolina must obtain a license
from the Department of Facility Services. There are different levels of
licensure depending on the nature of the services provided. A provider must
obtain a Certificate of Need ("CON") to participate in the Medicare-funded Home
Health Program, which generally entails the provision of skilled medical
services and therapies. No CON is required to participate in the Medicaid funded
personal care service
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("PCS") program which is available to the low income elderly in their place of
residence nor the Community Access Program ("CAP") which provides extensive
personal care and related services for the low income disabled. The Company
participates in both the PCS and CAP programs. The reimbursement rate is
currently $11.92 per hour. Eligible participants in the PCS program can receive
up to a maximum of 80 hours of personal care services each month. Services
include assistance with the basic ADL's including bathing, dressing, grooming,
transfers, personal hygiene, assistance with medication monitoring, maintaining
a safe and clean environment, household management and simple meal preparation,
The Company's personal care revenues for 1996 and 1997 were funded 97% and 90%
respectively by the Medicaid PCS program.
FACILITIES/PROPERTIES
The Company subleases 90% of the office and administrative building located
at 915 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina from THE at a monthly
rent of $2,700 plus its share of property insurance and maintenance expenses.
There is no written sub-lease and the base lease between THE and an independent
third party has a remaining term of approximately two and one-half years.
EMPLOYEES
As of September 24, 1997, the Company had 146 employees, 54 of whom are
full-time. None of the Company's employees are subject to collective bargaining
agreements and none of the employees have been on strike in the past three
years.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company is not a party to any legal
proceedings which could have a materially negative impact on the Company.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
William G. Benton 52 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Susan L. Christiansen 44 President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
G. L. Clark, Jr. 52 Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Director
Perry C. Craven 57 Director
Walter H. Ettinger, Jr. 45 Director
Mr. William G. Benton has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of
the Board of the Company since inception. Mr. Benton is a Director, President
and the controlling shareholder of THE since its incorporation in 1991. Mr.
Benton, through various entities, has engaged in the commercial real estate
business in the areas of multifamily apartments, hotels, shopping centers,
long-term health care facilities and restaurants. Mr. Benton originally
developed and serves as General Partner on many of the Section 8 elderly
properties which the Company manages. From 1988 through September 1994, Mr.
Benton served as CEO and director of Health Equity Properties Incorporated
("HEP"), a New York Stock Exchange listed real estate investment trust ("REIT")
with over $150 million in long-term health care assets. At the time of the
merger of HEP and Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., Mr. Benton was the Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of HEP. He is also a director of Tanger
Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-listed REIT.
Ms. Susan L. Christiansen has served as President and Chief Operating
Officer and has been a director of the Company since inception. Ms Christiansen
is an officer, director, General Counsel and a shareholder of THE. Ms.
Christiansen served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of HEP from
1990 until its merger in 1994. She has 20 years of experience in legal and
financial matters affecting senior housing with services. Ms. Christiansen also
has extensive experience with compliance with various government regulations and
in managerial and personnel matters. Ms. Christiansen also is a licensed real
estate broker in North Carolina.
Mr. G.L. Clark, Jr. has served as Chief Financial Officer and has been a
director of the Company since inception. Mr. Clark is a Director, Chief
Financial Officer and a shareholder of THE, and has been Chairman of the Board
of RPM since January 1, 1996. Mr. Clark served as Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of HEP from 1988 until its merger in 1994. Mr. Clark is a
Certified Public Accountant and has been involved in financial and accounting
aspects of low and moderate income housing and long-term health care facilities
since 1983.
Ms. Perry C. Craven has been the sole shareholder and director of Perry C.
Craven Associates, Inc. since 1977, a company which specializes in elderly
housing development, non-profit development, housing training, rural housing
development and communications.
Dr. Walter H. Ettinger, Jr. has been Associate Professor of Medicine, Head
of Section of Internal Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Bowman
Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Deputy Director of
the J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging, Bowman Gray/Baptist Hospital Medical Center
since 1987. From 1985 to 1987 he was Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division
of Geriatrics and Gerontology, The John Hopkins University School of Medicine,
Baltimore, Maryland, and from 1982 to 1987 was on the staff of Francis Scott Key
Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
The Company's executive officers are appointed annually by, and serve at
the discretion of, the Board of Directors. All directors hold office until the
next annual meeting of the Company or until their successors have been duly
elected or qualified. There are no family relationships among any of the
executive officers and directors of the Company.
In July 1995, Grandfather Mountain Limited Partnership, which owns a
shopping center in Boone, North Carolina, filed a Chapter 11 Reorganization
under the Federal Bankruptcy Laws because both the anchor tenant, Roses
Department Store, and the lender, Mutual Savings and Loan Association,
Morganton, North Carolina filed for Reorganization. The Bankruptcy Court
confirmed the Partnership's Plan of Reorganization effective October 11, 1997.
Benton Investment Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of THE, is one of the two
General Partners of Grandfather Mountain Limited Partnership, Mr. Benton and Mr.
Clark serve as CEO and President of Benton Investment Company, respectively.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The Company's outside directors receive $250 for their attendance at
meetings. The Company intends to increase compensation for outside directors due
to increased responsibilities associated with serving as directors of a public
company but
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has not determined the level of such compensation. In addition, the Company will
reimburse directors for out-of-pocket and travel expenses incurred for their
attendance at meetings.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, THE, the Company's parent,
paid and/or accrued compensation to Mr. Benton, Mr. Clark and Ms. Christiansen
for pre-incorporation services rendered to the Company. The Company has agreed
to assume the liability for all accrued but unpaid compensation and to reimburse
THE for all compensation prior to the Company's date of incorporation. Ms.
Walker and Ms. Robinson were paid by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, RPM
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
The following table reflects all compensation earned by the named employees
of the Company for the year ended December 31, 1996.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
AWARDS
ANNUAL COMPENSATION RESTRICTED PAYOUTS
OTHER ANNUAL STOCK OPTIONS/ LTIP ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY(1) BONUS COMPENSATION AWARD SARS PAYOUTS COMPENSATION
William G. Benton
Chief Executive Officer..... 1996 $ 189,264(2) $84,132 -- -- -- -- --
Susan L. Christiansen
Chief Operating Officer..... 1996 104,000 14,500 -- -- -- -- --
G.L. Clark, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer..... 1996 94,500 36,750 -- -- -- -- --
Deborah O. Robinson
Chief Accounting Officer.... 1996 60,000 -- -- -- -- -- --
Sandra T. Walker
Executive Vice President.... 1996 89,615 -- -- -- -- -- --
(1) Each of the employees in the table accrued a portion of their 1996 salary
listed above. Mr. Benton accrued $168,264. Ms. Christiansen accrued $29,000.
Mr. Clark accrued $73,500. Ms. Robinson accrued $5,000. Ms. Walker accrued
$5,000. Under an agreement with the Company, those employees agreeing to
accrue a portion of base compensation are entitled to repayment of the
accrued compensation, plus a bonus equal to 50% of the accrued compensation.
Mr. Benton and Mr. Clark are entitled to purchase shares of the Company's
common stock with the bonus portion attributed to accrued compensation at a
purchase price equal to 50% of the initial public offering price. Ms.
Christiansen is entitled to purchase shares of the Company's common stock
with the bonus portion attributable to accrued compensation at a purchase
price equal to 100% of the initial public offering price. Additional amounts
of compensation have been accrued during 1997. Management anticipates that
all such accruals will cease by December 31, 1997. See below.
(2) Mr. Benton agreed to reduce his base annual salary from $189,264 to $104,000
per year beginning January 1, 1997. In addition to his base compensation,
Mr. Benton will continue to be entitled to a performance bonus.
No Directors other than those who are full time employees of the Company
received any compensation during 1996.
DIRECTORS AS A GROUP CASH ACCRUED
Number of Persons (5)................................. $117,000 $270,764
Salaries for executives and other management personnel of $292,906 have
been accrued during 1996 and $135,703 during the first six months of 1997.
Employees agreeing to the accrual of a portion of their base salary are entitled
to receive payment of accrued amounts, plus a bonus equal to 50% of the accrued
amount. Management anticipates that all such accruals will cease by December 31,
1997.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Mr. Benton, Mr. Clark and Ms. Christiansen have employment agreements with
the Company. The employment agreements provide for a base salary with increases
as authorized by the Board of Directors. The Agreements are for terms of five
years, with each day worked being deemed to extend the term by an additional
day.
The agreements provide for the payment to each executive officer of a
lump-sum severance payment if the Company terminates such executive's employment
during the term of the agreements other than for cause, or if the employment is
terminated for certain reasons, including a change of control of the Company.
The lump-sum payment is equal to three times
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the amount of such executive's average base salary for the previous 5 years.
These three employment agreements contain terms prohibiting solicitation of
Company employees for 18 months after termination, non-disclosure of
confidential information and return of all Company documents.
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
The Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") was
adopted by the Company's Board of Directors and approved by the sole shareholder
in January 1997. A total of 500,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved
for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan. Stock options, stock appreciation
rights, restricted stock and deferred stock may be granted under the Stock
Incentive Plan to key employees and directors or consultants of the Company or a
subsidiary. To date, no options to purchase shares have been granted under the
Stock Incentive Plan.
The Stock Incentive Plan will be administered by a Committee (the "Stock
Incentive Committee") consisting of at least two disinterested directors. The
Stock Incentive Plan requires that the members of the Stock Incentive Committee
be "disinterested persons" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3, as from time to
time amended, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"). The Stock Incentive Committee has the authority, within
limitations as set forth in the Stock Incentive Plan, to establish rules and
regulations concerning the Stock Incentive Plan, to determine the persons to
whom options may be granted, to designate the number of shares of Common Stock
to be covered by each option, and to determine the terms and provisions of the
option to be granted. In addition, the Stock Incentive Committee has the
authority, subject to the terms of the Stock Incentive Plan, to determine the
appropriate adjustments in the terms of each outstanding option in the event of
a change in the Common Stock or the Company's capital structure.
Options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan may be either incentive
stock options ("ISO's") within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code, or
non-qualified stock options ("NQSOs"), as the Stock Incentive Committee may
determine. The exercise price of each option will be fixed by the Stock
Incentive Committee on the date of grant, except that (i) the exercise price of
an ISO granted to any individual who owns (directly or by attribution) shares of
Common Stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all
classes of outstanding stock of the Company (a "10% Owner") must be at least
equal to 110% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant
and (ii) the exercise price of an ISO granted to any individual other than a 10%
Owner must be at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock on the
date of the grant. Any options granted must expire within ten years from the
date of grant (five years in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Owner). Shares
subject to options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan which expire,
terminate or are canceled without having been exercised in full become available
again for option grants. No options shall be granted under the Stock Incentive
Plan more than ten years after the adoption of the Stock Incentive Plan.
Options are exercisable by the holder subject to terms fixed by the Stock
Incentive Committee. However, an option will be exercisable immediately upon the
happening of any of the following (but in no event during the six-month period
following the date of grant or subsequent to the expiration of the term of an
option): (i) the holder's retirement on or after attainment of age 65; (ii) the
holder's disability or death; or (iii) the occurrence of such special
circumstances or events as the Stock Incentive Committee determines merits
special consideration. Under the Stock Incentive Plan, a holder generally may
pay the exercise price in cash, by check, by delivery to the Company of shares
of Common Stock already owned by the holder or, in certain circumstances, in
shares issuable in connection with the options, or by such other method as the
Stock Incentive Committee may permit from time to time.
Options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan will be non-transferable and
non-assignable; provided, however, that the estate of a deceased holder may
exercise any options held by the decedent. If an option holder terminates
employment or consultancy with the Company or service as a director of the
Company while holding an unexercised option, the option will terminate
immediately, but the option holder will have until the end of the 90th business
day following his or her termination of employment or service to exercise the
option. However, all options held by an option holder will terminate immediately
if the termination is for cause or voluntarily on the part of the employee.
The Stock Incentive Plan may be terminated and may be modified or amended
by the Stock Incentive Committee or the Board of Directors at any time;
provided, however, that (i) no modification or amendment either increasing the
aggregate number of shares which may be issued under options or to any
individual, increasing materially the benefits accruing to participants under
the Stock Incentive Plan, or materially modifying the requirements as to
eligibility to receive options will be effective without shareholder approval of
such amendment and (ii) no such termination, modification or amendment of the
Stock Incentive Plan will alter or affect the terms of any then outstanding
options without the consent of the holders thereof.
OPTION GRANTS
As of the date hereof, no grants of options under the Stock Incentive Plan
have been made. However, separately from the Stock Incentive Plan, a maximum of
80,329 options have been granted to William Benton, Susan Christiansen and G.L.
Clark, Jr. in consideration for their deferral of certain cash compensation.
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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
THE owns 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock and is the sole shareholder of
the Company. Upon completion of the Offering, THE will continue to own
approximately 54.5% of the Company's Common Stock.
The outstanding voting securities of THE are owned by a small group of
investors, including the officers and directors of the Company. A super majority
of the voting securities of THE are subject to a voting trust agreement electing
William G. Benton as voting trustee and a shareholders' agreement which grants
THE and William G. Benton, Susan L. Christiansen and G.L. Clark, Jr. a right of
first refusal on any transfer of stock and an option to buy all shares of any
deceased, disabled or terminated shareholder. Both of the agreements provide
that William G. Benton, Susan L. Christiansen and G.L. Clark, Jr. shall serve as
the directors of THE. Accordingly, the shares of Common Stock of the Company
owned by THE will be voted at the discretion of Mr. Benton, Ms. Christiansen and
Mr. Clark. Such persons will control the outcome of all matters submitted to
shareholders for approval, including the election of directors of the Company.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Stock as of June 30, 1997, and as adjusted to
reflect the sale of the Common Stock offered hereby, by (i) each shareholder
known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of five percent or more of the
outstanding Common Stock, (ii) each director and officer of the Company named in
the Summary Compensation Table individually, and (iii) all directors and
executive officers as a group. In each case, the address of the beneficial owner
is the address of the principal executive offices of the Company.
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY PERCENTAGE
NAME OWNED(1) BEFORE OFFERING AFTER OFFERING
THE(1)........................................................................... 1,800,000 100% 54.5%
William G. Benton(2)............................................................. 1,179,000 65.5 35.7
Susan L. Christiansen(3)......................................................... 295,200 16.4 8.9
G.L. Clark, Jr. (4).............................................................. 264,600 14.7 8.0
Walter H. Ettinger, Jr........................................................... 0 0 0
Perry C. Craven.................................................................. 0 0 0
All directors and executive officers as a group (5 persons)...................... 1,738,800 96.6% 52.7%
(1) In May 1996, THE contributed $100 for 100 shares of Common Stock of the
Company. In July 1996, THE exchanged all of the issued and outstanding
shares of RPM for 2,277,678 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Effective
June 30, 1997, THE returned 477,778 shares which DSS retired.
(2) Mr. Benton owns, directly or indirectly, 65.6% of the issued and outstanding
shares of THE. Shares held does not include 52,579 shares of the Company
that Mr. Benton is entitled to if he exercises an option to convert deferred
compensation to stock.
(3) Ms. Christiansen owns, directly or indirectly, 16.4% of the issued and
outstanding shares of THE. Shares held does not include 3,600 shares of the
Company that Ms. Christiansen is entitled to if she exercises an option to
convert deferred compensation to stock.
(4) Mr. Clark owns, directly or indirectly, 14.7%% of the issued and outstanding
shares of THE. Shares held does not include 24,150 shares of the Company
that Mr. Clark is entitled to if he exercises an option to convert deferred
compensation to stock.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
On January 1, 1996, RPM acquired certain assets, consisting of management
contracts valued at $0, trade accounts receivable of $119,023, land valued at
$70,536 and furniture and equipment valued at $121,659 from an entity related
through common ownership with RPM, by assuming certain liabilities of THE. The
difference between the value of the assets and the liabilities assumed is
recorded as a deemed distribution in the equity section of the balance sheet.
On January 1, 1996, RPM transferred its investment in securities available
for sale, and the associated margin account payable to THE, the parent, in a
non-cash transaction which exchanged the securities at a market value of
$494,693, less unrealized gains of $270,214 and relief of a liability to THE of
$48,344, for the assumption of a margin account by THE of $185,509 and a
reduction of the paid-in capital in excess of par by $87,314. The transaction
was recorded at book value on the records of both companies.
On July 1, 1996, the Company acquired 100% of RPM from THE through the
exchange of 2,277,678 shares of DSS common stock for RPM stock. No value was
assigned to the DSS common stock issued since RPM had no positive book value at
that date. The acquisition was treated as a combination of entities under common
control.
On September 1, 1996, RPM acquired additional assets and assumed certain
liabilities of an affiliate, consisting of management contract rights of $73,610
in exchange for a reduction of accounts receivable from the affiliate of
$110,903 and the assumption of accounts payable to THE of $89,437. The
difference between the value of the assets and the liabilities assumed is
recorded as a deemed distribution in the equity section of the balance sheet.
Management fee income of RPM includes $143,434 and $284,296, for the six
months ended June 30, 1997, and the year ended December 31, 1996, respectively,
earned from partnerships, a general partner of which is the beneficial
shareholder of the Company; $24,348 and $30,835 of such fees were included in
accounts receivable at June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996. In addition, the
Company was reimbursed for payments made through its central payroll system for
payroll and related expenses by such partnerships of $236,439 and $473,313 for
the six months ended June 30, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1996,
respectively.
Beginning in May 1997, the Company entered into a month to month lease with
THE, its parent, for office space for THE's corporate headquarters with required
monthly rent payments of $2,700. In addition, RPM leases computer equipment from
THE, which requires monthly payments of $404.
From time to time, the Company advances or borrows funds from THE or other
related entities. Note 2 to the financial statements for the six months ended
June 30, 1997 schedules those advances and repayments to and advances and
repayments from such related parties. These transactions have resulted in
balances of $253,616 due to the Company from affiliates, and $22,755 due from
the Company to affiliates. In addition, the account payable to THE was converted
to a note payable to the parent during 1996. The note, which has a balance of
$1,106,364 at June 30, 1997, is due 366 days after payment is demanded by the
parent. On September 24, 1997, the Board of Directors classified 200,000 shares
of preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock and authorized the issuance of
178,386 shares to THE in consideration of cancellation of a note payable to THE
effective September 30, 1997. The outstanding balance of the note at September
30, 1997 is $891,930. Accounts payable to or receivable from related parties
bear no interest and have no scheduled repayment terms.
On June 30, 1997, the Company retired 477,778 shares of Common Stock,
leaving 1,800,000 shares outstanding on that date.
The Company participates in a defined contribution savings incentive plan
covering substantially all of its and its subsidiaries' full time employees. The
Company and its subsidiaries are required to provide a 50% matching contribution
to each employee participant for contributions up to the first 5% of
compensation. The Company and its subsidiary's required contributions for the
six months ended June 30, 1997 and the twelve months ended December 31, 1996
were $5,783 and $11,613, respectively.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
GENERAL
The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 100,000,000 shares
of Common Stock, no par value. As of the date of this Prospectus, 1,800,000
shares of Common Stock and 178,386 shares of Preferred Stock are outstanding and
all of such shares authorized are held of record by THE. See "Principal
Shareholders." After the completion of this Offering there will be 3,300,000
shares of Common Stock outstanding.
COMMON STOCK
The holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of
record on all matters to be voted on by shareholders. There is no cumulative
voting with respect to the election of directors, with the result that the
holders of more than 50% of the shares voted can elect all of the directors then
being elected. The holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends
when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally
available therefor. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of
the Company, the holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all
assets remaining available for distribution to them after payment of liabilities
and after provision has been made for each class of stock, if any, having
preference over the Common Stock. Holders of shares of Common Stock, as such,
have no redemption, preemptive or other subscription rights, and there are no
conversion provisions applicable to the Common Stock. All of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company's authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be issued in one or
more series and classes, and the Board of Directors is authorized, without
further action by the shareholders, to designate the preferences, limitations
and relative rights of shares of each series, including dividend, voting,
redemption and conversion rights. The Company believes that the availability of
Preferred Stock issuable in series will provide increased flexibility for
structuring possible future financings and acquisitions, if any, and in meeting
other corporate needs. It is not possible to state the actual effect of the
authorization and issuance of any series of Preferred Stock upon the rights of
holders of Common Stock until the Board of Directors determines the specific
preferences, limitations and relative rights of a series of Preferred Stock.
However, such effects might include, among other things, restricting dividends
on the Common Stock, diluting the voting power of the Common Stock, or impairing
liquidation rights of such shares without further action by holders of the
Common Stock. In addition, under various circumstances, the issuance of
Preferred Stock may have the effect of facilitating, as well as impeding or
discouraging, a merger, tender offer, proxy contest, the assumption of control
by a holder of a large block of the Company's securities or the removal of
incumbent management. Issuances of Preferred Stock could also adversely effect
the market price of the Common Stock.
On September 24, 1997, the Board of Directors classified 200,000 shares of
Preferred Stock as Series A Preferred Stock and authorized the issuance of
178,386 shares to THE in consideration of the cancellation of a note payable to
THE in the amount of $891,930 effective September 30, 1997. The Series A
Preferred Stock is nonvoting, is subordinate to the Common Stock for payment of
dividends, has a stated liquidation value of $5 per share which is subordinate
to a preferred distribution to holders of Common Stock equal to $10 per share,
may be converted to common stock at $6 per share after September 30, 1999 and is
not redeemable at the option of the holder.
WARRANTS
In connection with this Offering, the Company will issue to the Underwriter
the Underwriter's Warrants to purchase an additional 150,000 shares of Common
Stock.
Each Underwriter's Warrant will entitle the registered holder to purchase
one share of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of $ per share
during the four-year period commencing one year from the date of this
Prospectus. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued in connection
with the exercise of Underwriter's Warrants. Upon exercise, the Company will pay
the holder of the value of any such fractional shares in cash, based upon the
market value of the Common Stock at such time.
Unless extended by the Company at its discretion, the Underwriter's
Warrants will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York time, on the fifth anniversary of
the date of this Prospectus. In the event a holder of Underwriter's Warrants
fails to exercise the Underwriter's Warrants prior to their expiration, the
Underwriter's Warrants will expire and the holder thereof will have no further
rights with respect to the Underwriter's Warrants.
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No Underwriter's Warrants will be exercisable unless at the time of
exercise there is a current prospectus covering the shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of such Underwriter's Warrants under an effective
registration statement filed with the Commission and such shares have been
qualified for sale or are exempt from qualification under the securities laws of
the state or residence of the holder of such Underwriter's Warrants. Although
the Company intends to have all shares so qualified for sale in those states
where the Securities are being offered and to maintain a current prospectus
relating thereto until the expiration of the Underwriter's Warrants, subject to
the terms of the warrant agreement, there can be no assurance that it will be to
do so.
A holder of Underwriter's Warrants will not have any rights, privileges or
liabilities as a shareholder of the Company prior to exercise of the
Underwriter's Warrants. The Company is required to keep available a sufficient
number of authorized shares of Common Stock to permit exercise of the
Underwriter's Warrants.
The exercise price of the Underwriter's Warrants and the number of shares
issuable upon exercise of the Underwriter's Warrants will be subject to
adjustment to protect against dilution in the event of stock dividends, stock
splits, combinations, subdivisions and reclassifications. No assurance can be
given that the market price of the Company's Common Stock will exceed the
exercise price of the Underwriter's Warrants at any time during the exercise
period.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
The transfer agent and registrar for the Company's securities is American
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005 and its
telephone number is (212) 936-5100.
INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The North Carolina Business Corporation Act (the "NCBA") allows a
corporation's articles of incorporation to contain a provision limiting a
director's personal liability to the corporation and its shareholders for
monetary damages. No such provision may limit a director's liability for: (i)
acts or omissions known by the director to conflict with the best interests of
the corporation; (ii) liability for unlawful distributions; (iii) any
transactions from which the director received an improper personal benefit; or
(iv) acts or omissions occurring prior to the effective date of such provision
of the articles of incorporation. The Company's Articles of Incorporation limit
the personal liability of its directors for monetary damages to the fullest
extent permitted by the NCBCA.
The NCBCA contains provisions setting forth conditions under which a
corporation may indemnify its directors, officers, employees and agents from any
liability incurred in their activities on behalf of the corporation. The NCBCA
permits indemnification unless, in connection with a proceeding by or in the
right of the corporation, the person seeking indemnification is adjudged liable
to the corporation or, in connection with a proceeding charging the receipt of
an improper personal benefit, the person seeking indemnification is adjudged to
have improperly received a benefit.
The Company's Articles of Incorporation provide indemnity to the fullest
extent of North Carolina law to all persons serving as Directors and Officers of
the Corporation against all liability and litigation expense, including but not
limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of their status as such or
their activities in the foregoing capacities. The Company's Articles of
Incorporation also provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law, no director of the Company shall have any personal liability arising out of
any action for monetary damages for breach of his or her duty as a director.
NORTH CAROLINA LAW
The NCBCA contains control shares acquisition statutes limiting the ability
of others to make tender offers for the shares of companies incorporated in
North Carolina. Under this statute, if "control shares" are acquired in "control
share acquisitions," then the "control shares" acquired have no voting rights
unless allowed by the affirmative vote of the shareholders by majority vote of
all shares entitled to be cast on the issue, excluding the interested shares.
"Control shares" are shares which, when aggregated with shares already owned,
give a person a certain threshold of voting power. "Control share acquisitions"
are acquisitions in which control shares are acquired. The NCBCA further
provides that in the event that the shareholders elect to give voting rights to
the control shares, then, in certain instances, the other holders of a
corporation's stock have the right to require that corporation to redeem their
shares. The Company has specifically waived the protections of this statute in
its Articles of Incorporation.
The NCBCA also contains prohibitions on business combinations with
interested shareholders. The NCBCA generally prohibits certain "business
combinations" with interested shareholders for a period of five years from the
date on which the person became an interested shareholder unless the business
combination is recommended by the board of directors and approved by the
affirmative vote of 95% of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter and by
the affirmative vote of two-
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thirds of the votes held by holders other than the interested shareholder
entitled to be cast on the matter. An interested shareholder is a shareholder
that beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting power
of the outstanding voting stock of a corporation or is or was an affiliate or
associate of a corporation and at any time during the two-year period prior the
date in question owned 20% or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting
stock of the corporation. The "business combinations" that are prohibited
include: (i) any merger, consolidation or share exchange with an interested
shareholder or affiliate; (ii) any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition of
the corporation's assets to an interested shareholder or affiliate; (iii) the
issuance or transfer of any equity securities of the corporation representing 5%
or more of the total market value of the corporation's outstanding stock to an
interested shareholder or affiliate; (iv) the adoption of a plan of liquidation
of the corporation where an interested shareholder or affiliate receives
anything other than cash; (v) certain transactions that would have the effect of
increasing by 5% or more the proportionate amount of shares held by an
interested shareholder or affiliate; and (vi) the receipt by an interested
shareholder or affiliate of certain direct or indirect benefits from the
corporation.
Certain "fair price" exemptions from the special voting requirements are
available under this statute based on the amount of consideration to be paid to
the holders of the shares being acquired. Generally, the exemption provide that
the amount paid for the corporation's stock in the business combination must be
in excess of a statutorily prescribed amount based on preset formulas involving
the highest per share price paid by the acquirer during a defined period. The
Company has specifically waived the protections of these statutes in its
Articles of Incorporation.
The Company's Articles of Incorporation prohibit the Company from entering
into certain business arrangements with "interested shareholders" without the
affirmative vote of 80% of the Company's shares entitled to vote thereon. An
interested shareholder is an entity that beneficially owns, directly or
indirectly, more than 20% of the voting shares of the Company. The prohibited
business combinations include transactions such as mergers and asset sales with
the interested shareholder. The affirmative vote of 80% of the shareholders is
not required, however, if, in connection with the business combination, the
shareholders receive cash in exchange for their shares equal to the highest
per-share price paid by the interested shareholder in acquiring any of his
holdings or if the business combination is approved by a majority of the
Company's disinterested directors.
These provisions of the NCBCA could have the effect of delaying, deferring
or preventing a change in control of the Company.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon completion of this Offering, the Company will have outstanding
3,300,000 shares of Common Stock, not including shares of Common Stock issuable
upon exercise of outstanding options or the Underwriter's Warrants. Of these
outstanding shares, the 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock sold to the public in
this Offering may be freely traded without restriction or further registration
under the Securities Act, except that any shares that may be held by an
"affiliate" of the Company (as that term is defined in the rules and regulations
under the Securities Act) may be sold only pursuant to a registration under the
Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the
Securities Act, including the exemption provided by Rule 144 adopted under the
Securities Act.
The 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding prior to this Offering are
"restricted securities" as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities
Act ("Restricted Shares") and may not be sold unless such sale is registered
under the Securities Act, or is made pursuant to an exemption from registration
under the Securities Act, including the exemption provided by Rule 144. THE has
agreed that for a period of 24 months from the date of this Prospectus, it will
not sell any of its shares without the prior consent of the Underwriter.
Accordingly, all of such shares will be available for sale pursuant to Rule 144
commencing , 1999. In addition, all of the officers and directors
of the Company have agreed not to sell any of their shares of Common Stock for a
period of months from the date of this Prospectus without the consent of the
Underwriter. Such lock-up, however, does not apply to any shares purchased in
this Offering or thereafter in the public market.
The Company has been advised by the Underwriter that in determining whether
to give or withhold consent to any sale within the applicable lock-up periods,
it will consider whether such sale would have an adverse effect on the market
for the Company's Common Stock. Depending upon the trading market for the Common
Stock, sales of a significant number of shares or sales by an affiliate may have
an adverse effect on the market for the Company's Common Stock.
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a shareholder (or
shareholders whose shares are aggregated) who has beneficially owned any
Restricted Shares for at least one year (including a shareholder who may be
deemed to be an affiliate of the Company), will be entitled to sell, within any
three-month period, that number of shares that does not exceed the
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greater of (i) 1% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock or (ii) the
average weekly trading volume of the Common Stock during the four calendar weeks
preceding the date on which notice of such sale is given to the Securities and
Exchange Commission, provided certain public information, manner of sale and
notice requirements are satisfied. A shareholder who is deemed to be an
affiliate of the Company, including members of the Board of Directors and senior
management of the Company, will still need to comply with the restrictions and
requirements of Rule 144, other than the one-year holding period requirement, in
order to sell shares of Common Stock that are not Restricted Securities, unless
such sale is registered under the Securities Act. A shareholder (or shareholders
whose shares are aggregated) who is deemed not to have been an affiliate of the
Company at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale by such shareholder, and
who has beneficially owned Restricted Shares for at least two years, will be
entitled to sell such shares under Rule 144 without regard to the volume
limitations described above.
In addition, any employee, officer or director of or consultant to the
Company who purchased his or her shares pursuant to a written compensatory plan
or contract may be entitled to rely on the resale provisions of Rule 701. Rule
701 permits affiliates to sell their Rule 701 shares under Rule 144 without
complying with the holding period requirements of Rule 144. Rule 701 further
provides that non-affiliates may sell such shares in reliance on Rule 144
without having to comply with the public information, volume limitation or
notice provisions of Rule 144. In both cases, a holder of Rule 701 shares is
required to wait until 90 days after the date of this Prospectus.
Prior to this Offering, there has been no public trading market for the
Common Stock of the Company, and no predictions can be made of the effect, if
any, that future sales of shares or the availability of shares for sale will
have on the market price prevailing from time to time. Nevertheless, sales of
substantial amounts of the Common Stock in the public market could adversely
affect the then-prevailing market price.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
See "Underwriting" for information concerning demand and piggyback
registration rights of the holder of the Underwriter's Warrants.
UNDERWRITING
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Underwriting
Agreement, the Company has agreed to sell 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock to
Strasbourger Pearson Tulcin Wolff Incorporated (the "Underwriter"). The
Underwriter will be obligated to purchase all of such shares of Common Stock if
any are purchased.
The Common Stock being offered by the Company to the public is being
offered at a price of $ per share as set forth on the cover page of this
Prospectus. The Common Stock is offered by the Underwriter subject to receipt
and acceptance by it, to the right to reject any order, in whole or in part, to
approval of certain legal matters by counsel and to certain other documents.
The Underwriter has advised that sales to certain dealers may be made at
the Offering Price less a concession not in excess of % or $ per share.
After the initial public offering, the Offering Price and other selling terms
may be changed by the Underwriter. The Underwriter does not intend to confirm
sales of more than one percent of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby to
any accounts over which it exercises discretionary authority.
The Company has agreed to sell the Common Stock to the Underwriter at a
discount of % of the Offering Price. The Company has also agreed to pay the
Underwriter a non-accountable expense allowance of 3% of the gross proceeds of
the Offering to be paid at closing, $100,000 of which has been advanced to the
Underwriter. In the event this Offering is not completed because the Company
prevents such completion or breaches any covenant, representation or warranty
contained in the Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriter shall be reimbursed for
all actual accountable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incident to the
performance of the Company's obligations set forth in the Underwriting
Agreement, including the accountable expenses of the Underwriter, including
legal fees, but in no event to exceed the sum of $270,000, less a credit for any
amounts previously paid to the Underwriter. In the event this Offering is not
completed because the Underwriter prevents its completion (unless such
prevention is based upon a breach by the Company of any covenant, representation
or warranty contained in the Underwriting Agreement), the Company shall not be
liable for the Underwriter's expenses, except that the Underwriter may retain
the $100,000 to the extent that the Underwriter has incurred accountable costs
previously paid to it.
Prior to the Offering, there has not been a market for the Common Stock.
Consequently, the Offering Price has been determined by negotiations between the
Company and the Underwriter. The major factors considered by the Company and the
Underwriter in determining the Offering Price of the Common Stock, in addition
to prevailing market conditions, were
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the Company's historical performance and growth rates; the history of, and
prospects for, the industry in which the Company operates; an assessment of the
Company's management, business potential and earning prospects; the market
prices of publicly traded common stocks of comparable companies; and the present
state of the Company's development. Based upon their analysis of these factors,
all of which are applicable to the Company, the Company and the Underwriter
believe that the Offering Price bears a relationship to the assets, book value
and other criteria of value applicable to the Company.
The Company has agreed to indemnify the Underwriter against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act arising out of, or
based upon, any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material
fact contained in this Prospectus or the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of
which this Prospectus is a part. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities
arising under the Securities Act may be provided to officers, directors or
persons controlling the Company, the Company has been informed that, in the
opinion of the Commission, such indemnification is against public policy and
therefore unenforceable.
As part of the consideration to the Underwriter for its services in
connection with the Offering, the Company has agreed to grant to the Underwriter
Underwriter's Warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of Common Stock exercisable
for a period of four years, commencing 12 months after the date of this
Offering, at an exercise price of $ per share, subject to certain
adjustments. The exercise price of the Underwriter's Warrants was determined by
negotiation between the Company and Underwriter and should not be deemed to
reflect any estimate of the intrinsic value of either the Underwriter's Warrants
or the underlying Common Stock. The Underwriter's Warrants contain anti-dilution
provisions in event of any recapitalization, split-up of shares or certain stock
dividends, as well as certain registration rights. The Underwriter's Warrants
cannot be transferred, sold, assigned or hypothecated, in whole or in part
(other than by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution) except
to officers of the Underwriter. Furthermore, if any of the Underwriter's
Warrants are transferred after one year following the effective date of the
Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 (the "Registration Statement") of
which this Prospectus forms a part, such warrants must be exercised immediately
upon transfer, and if not exercised immediately upon transfer, such warrants
will lapse. The Company has agreed that, upon the request of the then holder(s)
of a majority of the Underwriter's Warrants and the underlying securities, if
issued, which were originally issued to the Underwriter or its designees, made
at any time within the period commencing one year and ending four years after
the effective date of the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus forms
a part, the Company will file, at its sole expense, not more than once, a
registration statement under the Securities Act, registering or qualifying the
shares underlying the Underwriter's Warrants for public sale. The Company has
also agreed, with certain limitations, that if at any time within the period
commencing one year and ending four years after such effective date, it should
file a registration statement with the Commission pursuant to the Securities
Act, the Company, at its own expense (other than seller's commissions and the
expenses of seller's counsel or others hired by seller), will offer to said
holder(s) the opportunity to register or qualify the shares underlying the
Underwriter's Warrants. In addition, the Company has agreed to cooperate with
the holders of the Underwriter's Warrants and the underlying securities in
preparing and signing any other registration statement at the holder's expense
not more than once.
For the life of the Underwriter's Warrants, the holders thereof are given
the opportunity to profit from a rise in the market price of Common Stock which
may result in a dilution of the interest of the holders of Common Stock. The
Company may find it more difficult to raise additional equity capital if it
should be needed for the business of the Company while the Underwriter's
Warrants are outstanding. At any time when the holders of the Underwriter's
Warrants might be expected to exercise them, the Company would probably be able
to obtain additional equity capital on terms more favorable than those provided
by the Underwriter's Warrants. Any profit realized on the sale of the securities
issuable upon the exercise of the Underwriter's Warrants may be deemed
additional underwriting compensation. As described above, the Company has
granted to the Underwriter certain registration rights with respect to the
Underwriter's Warrants and the securities issuable thereunder.
The Company, its officers, directors and THE have agreed with the
Underwriter that such shareholders will not publicly sell or otherwise dispose
of any of their shares of Common Stock (nor any shares which may be issued upon
exercise of options or warrants granted to the shareholders) for a period of two
years from the closing of this Offering without the prior written consent of the
Underwriter, which consent cannot be unreasonably withheld.
In addition, the Company has entered into a consulting agreement (the
"Consulting Agreement") with the Underwriter whereby the Underwriter has agreed
to provide certain advisory services to the Company for a period of two years
from the closing of the Offering for a fee of $50,000 per year, or an aggregate
of $100,000.
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The foregoing is a summary of certain terms of the Underwriting Agreement,
the Consulting Agreement and the Warrant Agreement relating to the Underwriter's
Warrants, copies of which were filed with the Commission as exhibits to the
Registration Statement. Reference is hereby made to such exhibits for a detailed
description of the provisions thereof as summarized above. See "Additional
Information."
In connection with the Offering, the Underwriter and selling group members
(if any) and its affiliates may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain
or otherwise affect the market price of the Common Stock. Such transactions may
include stabilization transactions effected in accordance with Rule 104 of
Regulation M, pursuant to which such persons may bid for or purchase Common
Stock for the purpose of stabilizing its market price. The Underwriter also may
create a short position for the account of the Underwriter by selling more
Common Stock in connection with the Offering then it is committed to purchase
from the Company, and in such case may purchase Common Stock in the open market
following completion of the Offering to cover all or a portion of such short
position. In addition, the Underwriter may impose "penalty bids" under
contractual arrangements whereby it may reclaim from a dealer participating in
the Offering for its account, the selling concession with respect to the Common
Stock that is distributed in the Offering but subsequently purchased for its
account in the open market. Any of the transactions described in this paragraph
may result in the maintenance of the price of the Common Stock at a level above
that which might otherwise prevail in the open market. None of the transactions
described in this paragraph is required, and, if any is undertaken, may be
discontinued at any time.
LEGAL MATTERS
The legality of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be passed
upon for the Company by House Law Firm. Certain legal matters in connection with
the Offering will be passed upon for the Underwriter by Stroock & Stroock &
Lavan LLP.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of DSS and Subsidiary as of December
31, 1996 and for the period from May 17, 1996 (date of inception) to December
31, 1996, included in this Prospectus and in the related Registration Statement,
have been audited by The Daniel Professional Group, Inc., independent auditors,
as set forth in their report thereon, and are included in reliance upon such
report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The statements of operations, changes in stockholder's equity (deficit),
and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and the year ended
December 31, 1995 of RPM included in this Prospectus and in the related
Registration Statement, have been audited by the Daniel Professional Group,
Inc., independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein and in the Registration Statement, and are included in reliance
upon such report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form
SB-2 under the Securities Act with respect to the shares of Common Stock offered
hereby. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the
Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further
information with respect to the Company and the shares of Common Stock,
reference is hereby made to the Registration Statement and the exhibits and
schedules filed as a part thereof. Statements contained in this Prospectus as to
the contents of any contract or other document are not necessarily complete and,
in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other
document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, each such statement
being qualified in all respects by such reference. The Registration Statement,
including exhibits and schedules thereto, may be inspected and copied at the
public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at 450 Fifth Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C., and at the Commission's Regional Offices located at 7
World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048 and 500 West Madison Street, Suite
1400, Northwestern Atrium Center, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Copies of such
materials may also be obtained at prescribed rates from the Public Reference
Section of the Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549. The Commission maintains a
site on the world wide web at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy
statements and information regarding registrants that file electronically with
the Commission.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting.................................................................... F-2
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and Unconsolidated Statements of Operations,
Changes in Shareholder's Deficit and Cash Flows for the period from May 17, 1996 (Date of Inception) to June 30,
1996.............................................................................................................. F-3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, June 30, 1997............................................................ F-7
Independent Auditors' Report......................................................................................... F-9
Consolidated Financial Statements for the period from May 17, 1996 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 1996.......... F-10
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, December 31, 1996........................................................ F-15
Supplemental Schedule of Consolidating Statements of Operations for the period from May 17, 1996 (Date of Inception)
to December 31, 1996.............................................................................................. F-22
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report......................................................................................... F-23
Statements of Operations, Changes in Shareholder's Equity (Deficit), and Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30,
1996 and the year ended December 31, 1995......................................................................... F-24
Notes to Statements of Operations, Changes in Shareholder's Equity (Deficit), and Cash Flows for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 and the year ended December 31, 1995................................................................ F-28
F-1
MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
The consolidated financial statements of Diversified Senior Services, Inc.
("DSS") and Residential Properties Management, Inc. ("RPM") have been prepared
by management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These
statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP") and, where appropriate, reflect estimates based on judgments
of management.
The system of internal controls for DSS and RPM is designed to provide
reasonable assurance that company assets are safeguarded from loss or
unauthorized use or disposition, and that transactions are executed in
accordance with management's authorization and properly recorded to permit the
preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This system is
augmented by careful selection and training of qualified personnel, proper
division of responsibilities, the dissemination of written policies and
procedures, and frequent review by management to monitor its effectiveness.
The Board of Directors oversees management's financial reporting
responsibilities and programs for ethical business conduct. As part of these
responsibilities, the directors meet periodically with management to discuss the
financial statements and administrative and financial controls.
/S/ WILLIAM G. BENTON /S/ G.L. CLARK, JR.
WILLIAM G. BENTON G.L. CLARK, JR.
Chairman of the Board Vice President
and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
F-2
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1997
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................................................... $ 17,563
Accounts receivable -- trade................................................................................. 100,371
Refundable income taxes...................................................................................... 32,853
Prepaid expenses............................................................................................. 12,609
163,396
Furniture and equipment, net................................................................................... 69,887
Intangible assets, net......................................................................................... 91,949
Development costs.............................................................................................. 154,102
Accounts receivable -- affiliates (Note 2)..................................................................... 253,616
$ 732,950
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses........................................................................ $ 103,642
Interest payable............................................................................................. 11,486
Note payable -- bank......................................................................................... 1,217,827
Deferred salaries............................................................................................ 428,609
1,761,564
Deferred bonuses............................................................................................... 209,823
Accounts payable -- affiliates (Note 2)........................................................................ 22,755
Note payable -- affiliate (Note 2)............................................................................. 1,106,364
3,100,506
SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Preferred stock, no par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding.......................
Common stock, no par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 1,800,000 shares issued and outstanding................... 100
Deemed distribution............................................................................................ (1,335,790)
Accumulated deficit............................................................................................ (1,031,866)
(2,367,556)
$ 732,950
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNCONSOLIDATED)
FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE SIX MAY 17, 1996
MONTHS ENDED (DATE OF INCEPTION)
JUNE 30, 1997 TO JUNE 30, 1996
Income:
Management fees........................................................................... $ 437,416 $ --
Reimbursement income...................................................................... 676,877 --
Home care income.......................................................................... 66,163 --
1,180,456 --
Expenses:
Personnel related......................................................................... 1,424,493 255,265
Administrative............................................................................ 114,259 --
Depreciation and amortization............................................................. 31,542 --
Other..................................................................................... 40,981 --
1,611,275 255,265
Operating loss.............................................................................. 430,819 255,265
Other expenses:
Interest expense.......................................................................... 77,910 --
Net loss.................................................................................... $ 508,729 $ 255,265
Net loss per share.......................................................................... $ .22 $ 2,553
Weighted number of shares outstanding....................................................... 2,277,778 100
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
AND FOR THE PERIOD MAY 17, 1996 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO JUNE 30, 1996
COMMON COMMON DEEMED ACCUMULATED TOTAL
SHARES STOCK DISTRIBUTION DEFICIT DEFICIT
Balance, May 17, 1996................................... -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock................................ 100 100 -- -- 100
Net loss for the period May 17, 1996 (Date of Inception)
to June 30, 1996...................................... -- -- -- (255,265) (255,265)
Balance, June 30, 1996.................................. 100 100 $ -- (255,265) (255,165)
Consolidation of subsidiary, July 1, 1996............... -- (1,209,060) 69,350 (1,139,710)
Issuance of common stock................................ 2,277,678 -- -- -- --
Deemed distribution related to transfer of assets and
liabilities from affiliate............................ -- -- (126,730) -- (126,730)
Net loss for the six months ended December 31, 1996..... -- -- -- (337,222) (337,222)
Balance, December 31, 1996.............................. 2,277,778 100 (1,335,790) (523,137) (1,858,827)
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 1997......... -- -- -- (508,729) (508,729)
Retirement of common stock.............................. (477,778) -- -- -- --
Balance, June 30, 1997.................................. 1,800,000 $100 $ (1,335,790) $(1,031,866) $(2,367,556)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(UNCONSOLIDATED)
FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE SIX MAY 17, 1996
MONTHS ENDED (DATE OF INCEPTION)
JUNE 30, 1997 TO JUNE 30, 1996
Operating activities:
Net loss.................................................................................... $(508,729) $(255,265)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............................................................. 31,542 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.................................................................... (1,972) --
Prepaid expenses....................................................................... 7,582 --
Accounts payable, trade................................................................ (18,367) --
Accounts payable, affiliates........................................................... 38,800 --
Interest payable....................................................................... 4,899 --
Deferred salaries and bonuses.......................................................... 210,144 255,265
Total adjustments.................................................................... 272,628 255,265
Net cash used by operating activities..................................................... (236,101) --
Investing activities:
Investment in franchise fees.............................................................. (15,000) --
Development costs paid.................................................................... (21,752) --
Payment of organization costs............................................................. -- (4,552)
Other..................................................................................... 35,250 --
Net cash used by investing activities..................................................... (1,502) (4,552)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from bank line of credit......................................................... 286,205 --
Advances and repayments to affiliates..................................................... (62,171) --
Advances and repayments from affiliates................................................... -- 4,552
Contribution of capital................................................................... -- 100
Net cash provided by financing activities................................................. 224,034 4,652
Net increase (decrease) in cash............................................................. (13,569) 100
Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning...................................................... 31,132 --
Cash and cash equivalents -- ending......................................................... $ 17,563 $ 100
Cash payments for interest.................................................................. $ 42,035 $ --
Cash payments for taxes..................................................................... $ -- $ --
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-6
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
NOTE 1: SELECTED DISCLOSURES
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, which are for
interim periods, do not include all disclosures provided in the annual
consolidated financial statements. These unaudited consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and the footnotes thereto for the period from May 17, 1996 (Date of
Inception) to December 31, 1996 of Diversified Senior Services, Inc. ("DSS").
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments (which are of a normal recurring
nature) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements. The
results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1997, are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reporting amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
From time to time, the Company advances or borrows funds from the parent,
Taylor House Enterprises, Limited (THE), or other related entities. The
following schedule summarizes related party activities for the six months ended
June 30, 1997.
NOTE
DUE FROM DUE TO PAYABLE
AFFILIATES AFFILIATES AFFILIATE TOTAL
Amounts due (to) from affiliates at December 31, 1996:
Management fees due from related partnerships......................... $ 253,616 $ -- $ -- $ 253,616
Amounts due to related partnership.................................... -- (20,000) -- (20,000)
Amounts due to other related entities................................. -- (2,755) -- (2,755)
Advances due to affiliate............................................. -- (33,415) -- (33,415)
Issuance of note to parent............................................ -- -- (1,096,320) (1,096,320)
253,616 (56,170) (1,096,320) (898,874)
Repayment to affiliate................................................ -- 33,415 -- 33,415
Computer equipment lease payments due parent.......................... -- -- (2,424) (2,424)
Rent due parent....................................................... -- -- (5,400) (5,400)
Accrued interest to parent............................................ -- -- (30,976) (30,976)
Repayments to parent.................................................. -- -- 28,756 28,756
Balance, June 30, 1997................................................ $ 253,616 $ (22,755) $(1,106,364) $ (875,503)
There was no interest income received from related parties during the six
months ended June 30, 1997. Accounts payable to related parties bear no interest
and have no scheduled repayment terms. The note payable to affiliate bears
interest at 8.25% per annum and is payable 366 days after demand. Interest
expense of $30,976 was accrued on the note payable affiliate for the six months
ended June 30, 1997.
Management fee income includes $143,434 earned from partnerships, a general
partner of which is a beneficial shareholder of THE; $24,348 of such fees are
included in trade accounts receivable at June 30, 1997. In addition, the Company
was reimbursed for payments made through its central payroll system for payroll
and related expenses, by partnerships related through common ownership, of
$236,429 for the period ended June 30, 1997.
On June 30, 1997, the Company retired 477,778 shares of common stock,
leaving 1,800,000 shares outstanding.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 3: PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
The following pro forma consolidating statement of operations for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 is presented as if the Company were incorporated and
had acquired RPM on January 1, 1996.
PRO FORMA
DSS, INC. RPM, INC. CONSOLIDATED
Income:
Management fees..................................................................... $ -- $ 394,746 $ 394,746
Reimbursement income................................................................ -- 685,213 685,213
-- 1,079,959 1,079,959
Expenses:
Personnel related................................................................... 255,265 1,051,455 1,306,720
Administrative...................................................................... -- 88,836 88,836
Depreciation and amortization....................................................... -- 17,914 17,914
Other............................................................................... -- 27,930 27,930
255,265 1,186,135 1,441,400
Operating loss........................................................................ 255,265 106,176 361,441
Other (income) expenses:
Interest and other income........................................................... -- (15,955) (15,955)
Interest and other expense.......................................................... -- 65,760 65,760
Loss before provision for income tax benefit.......................................... 255,265 155,981 411,246
Provision for income tax benefit.................................................... -- (42,000) (42,000)
Net loss.............................................................................. $ 255,265 $ 113,981 $ 369,246
Net loss per share.................................................................... $ .16
Weighted number of shares outstanding................................................. 2,277,778
NOTE 4: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
A provision for income tax benefit has not been established since the
earnings of the parent and the amount of loss carryforward which could be used
to offset such earnings cannot be reasonably estimated at June 30, 1997.
F-8
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Diversified
Senior Services, Inc. and Subsidiary (the "Company") as of December 31, 1996,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholder's
deficit and of cash flows for the period from inception on May 17, 1996 to
December 31, 1996. 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 audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Diversified
Senior Services, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1996, and the results of
its operations and cash flows for the period then ended, as described above, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental schedule of
consolidating statements of operations for the period from May 17, 1996 to
December 31, 1996 is presented for the purposes of additional analysis and is
not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
THE DANIEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP, INC.
August 6, 1997, except for Notes 2
and 5 as to which the date is
September 25, 1997
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
F-9
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1996
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents..................................................................................... $ 31,132
Accounts receivable -- trade.................................................................................. 133,649
Refundable income taxes....................................................................................... 32,853
Prepaid expenses.............................................................................................. 20,191
217,825
Furniture and equipment, net (Note 3)........................................................................... 88,451
Intangible assets, net (Note 4)................................................................................. 89,927
Development costs............................................................................................... 132,350
Accounts receivable -- affiliates (Note 2)...................................................................... 253,616
$ 782,169
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses......................................................................... $ 122,009
Interest payable.............................................................................................. 6,587
Deferred salaries............................................................................................. 292,906
421,502
Deferred bonuses................................................................................................ 135,382
Accounts payable -- affiliates (Note 2)......................................................................... 56,170
Note payable -- affiliate (Notes 2, 5 and 9).................................................................... 1,096,320
Note payable -- bank (Note 5)................................................................................... 931,622
2,640,996
SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Preferred stock, no par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding........................
Common stock, no par; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 2,277,778 shares issued and outstanding.................... 100
Deemed distribution (Note 2).................................................................................... (1,335,790)
Accumulated deficit............................................................................................. (523,137)
(1,858,827)
$ 782,169
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 17, 1996 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
Income:
Management fees............................................................................................... $ 438,680
Reimbursement income.......................................................................................... 781,838
Home care income.............................................................................................. 18,797
1,239,315
Expenses:
Personnel related............................................................................................. 1,651,388
Administrative................................................................................................ 111,232
Depreciation and amortization................................................................................. 25,264
Other......................................................................................................... 64,490
1,852,374
Operating loss.................................................................................................. 613,059
Other expenses:
Interest expense.............................................................................................. 67,428
Loss before provision for income tax benefit.................................................................... 680,487
Provision for income tax benefit.............................................................................. (88,000)
Net loss........................................................................................................ $ 592,487
Net loss per share.............................................................................................. $ .32
Weighted number of shares outstanding........................................................................... 1,838,236
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S DEFICIT
FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 17, 1996 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31,1996
ACCUMULATED
COMMON COMMON DEEMED EARNINGS TOTAL
SHARES STOCK DISTRIBUTION (DEFICIT) DEFICIT
Balance, May 17, 1996..................................... -- $-- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock.................................. 100 100 -- -- 100
Consolidation of subsidiary, July 1, 1996................. -- 100 (1,209,060) 69,250 (1,139,710)
Reclassification of common stock.......................... -- (100) -- 100 --
Issuance of common stock.................................. 2,277,678 -- -- -- --
Deemed distribution related to transfer of assets and
liabilities from affiliate.............................. -- -- (126,730) -- (126,730)
Net loss for the period ended December 31, 1996........... -- -- -- (592,487) (592,487)
Balance, December 31, 1996................................ 2,277,778 $100 $ (1,335,790) $(523,137) $(1,858,827)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 17, 1996 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Operating activities:
Net loss......................................................................................................... $(592,487)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................................................................................. 25,264
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable......................................................................................... (14,615)
Prepaid expenses............................................................................................ (11,930)
Accounts payable, trade..................................................................................... 24,200
Accounts payable, affiliates................................................................................ (30,173)
Interest payable............................................................................................ 6,587
Deferred salaries and bonuses............................................................................... 428,288
Total adjustments......................................................................................... 427,621
Net cash used by operating activities.......................................................................... (164,866)
Investing activities:
Purchase of furniture and equipment............................................................................ (2,903)
Development costs paid......................................................................................... (58,499)
Payment of organization costs.................................................................................. (9,586)
Other.......................................................................................................... (35,250)
Net cash used by investing activities.......................................................................... (106,238)
Financing activities:
Contribution of capital........................................................................................ 100
Proceeds from bank line of credit.............................................................................. 931,622
Advances and repayments to affiliates.......................................................................... (668,991)
Advances and repayments from affiliates........................................................................ 48,882
Payment of finance costs....................................................................................... (13,887)
Net cash provided by financing activities...................................................................... 297,726
Net increase in cash............................................................................................. 26,622
Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning........................................................................... --
Cash held by subsidiary at date of acquisition................................................................... 4,510
Cash and cash equivalents -- ending.............................................................................. $ 31,132
Cash payments for interest....................................................................................... $ 7,862
Cash payments for income taxes................................................................................... $ --
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS -- CONTINUED
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 17, 1996 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
On July 1, 1996, Taylor House Enterprises Limited ("THE"), the parent,
exchanged 100% of the stock of Residential Properties Management, Inc. ("RPM")
for 2,277,678 shares of DSS in a non-cash transaction.
On September 1, 1996, RPM, the subsidiary, acquired certain assets and
assumed certain liabilities of an affiliate, as follows:
Assets:
Management contract rights acquired........................................................ $ 73,610
Reduction of accounts receivable from affiliate............................................ $(110,903)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable to THE assumed............................................................ $ (89,437)
Equity:
Deemed distribution........................................................................ $ 126,730
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Diversified Senior Services, Inc. (the "Company"), a North Carolina
corporation, was formed on May 17, 1996, to continue the operation of apartment
management for the low income elderly and other properties, to provide home care
for residents of the apartments and others, to manage assisted living facilities
for the low income elderly, and to develop and construct or acquire and
refinance assisted living facilities and apartments for the elderly. It began
operations on July 1, 1996 and its operations are currently being conducted in
North Carolina. The Company is owned by Taylor House Enterprises, Limited
("THE"), a privately owned North Carolina corporation. In July 1996, THE
exchanged 100% of the stock of Residential Properties Management, Inc. ("RPM"),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of THE, for 2,277,678 shares of common stock of the
Company. RPM manages approximately 2500 housing units in North Carolina, South
Carolina, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania for the owners of THE and for third
parties.
The following significant accounting policies have been followed in the
preparation of the Company's financial statements.
CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, and
operations of RPM, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company. All significant
inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid investments purchased within three months of maturity to be cash
equivalents.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE -- TRADE
Accounts receivable -- trade consists of management fees and reimbursements
for administrative services due from partnerships whose properties are managed
by RPM, and home care income which is due primarily from Medicaid of North
Carolina. The general partners of the partnerships are liable for the payment of
the receivables if the partnerships do not have adequate cash flow; therefore,
the Company considers such accounts receivable to be fully collectible. The
Company and its subsidiary provide services to customers and clients on a
noncollateralized basis.
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined
using the straight line method and is based on the estimated useful lives of the
related assets of three (3) to five (5) years. Expenditures for maintenance and
repairs which do not improve or extend the life of an asset are expensed as
incurred. Major renewals and betterments are charged to the property accounts.
Upon retirement or sale of an asset, its cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the property accounts and any gain or loss is
recorded as income or expense.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Management contract rights represent the contractual rights purchased to
allow the Company to manage various apartment or housing projects and are
amortized on a straight line basis over the lives of the contracts, which
approximates seven (7) years.
Finance costs consist of expenses incurred for the bank line of credit, and
are amortized over the life of the loan.
Organization costs include expenses incurred during the start up of the
Company, and are amortized ratably over sixty (60) months, beginning July 1,
1996.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- Continued
DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Development costs are expenses that are capitalized during the development
stage on new assisted living facilities. The costs are reimbursed upon the
completion of construction and sale of the facilities to the permanent owner of
the real estate. Costs for abandoned sites are written off when the sites are
considered not feasible.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Net income (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding for the period.
ADVERTISING
The costs of advertising and marketing programs are expensed as incurred.
ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
INCOME TAXES
The Company is a C corporation and files its federal income tax return as a
part of a consolidated group with THE as the parent. Federal tax expense or
benefit is allocated based on net income or loss for each entity in the
consolidated group. North Carolina state income tax regulations do not permit
filing of consolidated income tax returns. Accordingly, the Company and its
subsidiary file separate state corporate income tax returns.
The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting
and reporting for income taxes and deferred tax assets and liabilities. If it is
more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not
be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.
INCOME RECOGNITION
Management fee income is assessed as a percentage of rent collected at
apartments. Income is recognized monthly as rent collections are made.
Reimbursement income consists of amounts reimbursed or due to the Company
from properties managed for the services of management and maintenance personnel
employed by the Company.
Home care income is recognized at the time the service is provided.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company's Articles of Incorporation provide authority for the issuance
of 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value. The Company has not
issued such stock, nor have attributes or preferences been established as of
December 31, 1996.
NOTE 2: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On July 1, 1996, the Company, a 100% owned subsidiary of THE, acquired 100%
of RPM from THE. RPM is a management company formed in 1989 to manage
residential apartments, many of which are subsidized through various Housing and
Urban Development ("HUD"), Rural Economic and Community Development ("RECD"),
and tax credit programs. The acquisition was accomplished by the exchange of
2,277,678 shares of common stock of DSS for 100% of the stock (100 shares) of
RPM. No value was assigned to the stock at the time of acquisition, as RPM had
no positive book value at the date of acquisition. The acquisition was treated
as a combination of entities under common control and the financial
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 2: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- Continued
statements are presented on a basis similar to a pooling of interests. The
results of operations are included in the financial statements of DSS from July
1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. In addition, a pro forma financial statement has
been included in Note 10 which includes a full year of operations of RPM as if
DSS were incorporated and had acquired RPM on January 1, 1996.
On September 1, 1996, RPM acquired certain management contract rights from
an entity related through common ownership. In connection with the transfer of
these assets, RPM reduced its receivable due from the affiliate by $110,903 and
assumed the affiliate's account payable due THE in the amount of $89,437. The
value of the asset acquired was $73,610. The asset is stated at the transferor's
historical cost basis of $73,610 in the accompanying financial statements. The
difference between the book value of the assets and liabilities acquired of
$126,730 was treated as a deemed distribution and included in the equity section
of the balance sheet.
Development costs totaling $50,000 were incurred by THE on behalf of the
Company during the period ended December 31, 1996.
RPM leases certain computer equipment from THE under operating lease
agreements expiring in 2001. These lease agreements are included in the lease
information disclosed in Note 8.
From time to time, the Company advances or borrows funds from the parent,
THE, or other related entities.
The following schedule summarizes the related party activities for the
period ended December 31, 1996.
NOTE
DUE FROM DUE TO PAYABLE
AFFILIATES AFFILIATES AFFILIATE TOTAL
Amounts due (to) from affiliates:
Amounts due to (from) RPM at date of acquisition:
Management fees due from related partnerships................... $ 257,673 $ -- $ -- $ 257,673
Advances due from affiliate..................................... 50,441 -- 50,441
Amounts due to related partnership.............................. -- (20,000) -- (20,000)
Amounts due to other related entities........................... -- (2,755) -- (2,755)
Advances due to parent.......................................... -- (520,059) (1,114,116) (1,634,175)
308,114 (542,814) (1,114,116) (1,348,816)
Working capital advances to affiliate........................... 38,996 -- -- 38,996
Receipts from related partnerships.............................. (4,057) -- -- (4,057)
Acquisition of management contract rights from affiliate........ (89,437) -- -- (89,437)
Assumption of affiliate's liability to parent................... -- (110,903) -- (110,903)
Development costs incurred by parent............................ -- (50,000) -- (50,000)
Repayment of development costs.................................. -- 50,000 -- 50,000
Computer equipment lease payments due parent.................... -- (4,848) -- (4,848)
Working capital advances from parent............................ -- (44,825) -- (44,825)
Accrued interest to parent...................................... -- -- (52,979) (52,979)
Repayments to parent............................................ -- 559,220 70,775 629,995
Tax benefit of operating losses due from parent................. -- 88,000 -- 88,000
Balance, December 31, 1996........................................... $ 253,616 $ (56,170) $(1,096,320) $ (898,874)
There was no interest income received from related parties during the
period ended December 31, 1996. Accounts payable to related parties bear no
interest and have no scheduled repayment terms. Interest expense of $52,979 was
accrued on the note payable to affiliate for the period ended December 31, 1996.
See Note 5 for the terms of the note payable to affiliate.
Management fee income includes $143,774 earned from partnerships, a general
partner of which is a beneficial shareholder of THE; $30,835 of such income is
included in trade accounts receivable at December 31, 1996. In addition, the
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 2: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- Continued
Company was reimbursed for payments made through its central payroll system for
payroll and related expenses, by partnerships which are related through common
ownership, of $250,354 for the period ended December 31, 1996.
NOTE 3: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
The Company has furniture and equipment as follows at December 31, 1996:
Computer equipment................................................ $ 84,679
Office furniture.................................................. 39,794
124,473
Less accumulated depreciation..................................... 36,022
$ 88,451
Depreciation expense for the period ended December 31, 1996 was $18,108.
NOTE 4: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31, 1996:
Management contract rights......................................... $73,610
Finance costs...................................................... 13,887
Organization costs................................................. 9,586
$97,083
Less accumulated amortization...................................... 7,156
$89,927
Amortization expense for the period ended December 31, 1996 was $7,156.
NOTE 5: NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consist of the following at December 31, 1996:
Bank line of credit, bearing interest at prime (8.25% at December 31, 1996), payable
quarterly, originally maturing October 1997. The note is guaranteed by THE, and 61,303
shares of Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. common stock owned by THE are pledged as
collateral for the loan. In July 1997, the Company modified its line of credit by
increasing the authorized amount to $1.5 million and extending the maturity date to
January 1998.......................................................................... $ 931,622
Note payable to THE, bearing 8.25% interest, payable 366 days after demand.............. 1,096,320
Notes payable due during 1998........................................................... $2,027,942
NOTE 6: SAVINGS INCENTIVE PLAN
The Company participates in a defined contribution savings incentive plan
covering substantially all of its full time employees. The Company is required
to provide a 50% matching contribution to each employee participant for
contributions up to the first 5% of compensation. On January 1, 1996, the plan
was amended to cover substantially all employees of the controlled group of
companies owned by THE. The Company's required contribution for the period ended
December 31, 1996 was $6,085.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 7: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Deferred taxes are recorded based upon differences between the financial
statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for available tax loss
carryforwards. The primary temporary difference between the financial statement
and tax bases of assets and liabilities consists of accrued compensation for the
Company's majority beneficial owner and start up costs deferred for tax
purposes. In addition, the Company and Subsidiary have available deferred tax
assets related to state income tax loss carryforwards. A valuation allowance is
provided to reduce the deferred tax assets to a level which, more likely than
not, will be realized. The net deferred assets reflect management's estimate of
the amount which will be realized from future profitability. At December 31,
1996, deferred tax assets of DSS and RPM were $168,938, and $17,274,
respectively, totaling $186,212. The Company has established a valuation
allowance of 100% of the assets. Deferred tax assets of RPM totaled $11,259 on
July 1, 1996, the date it was acquired by DSS. Again, management established a
valuation allowances of 100% of the deferred assets. There were no deferred tax
liabilities at December 31, 1996.
DSS and RPM had state loss carryforwards of $181,247 and $222,892
respectively, available at December 31, 1996 to be applied against future
taxable income. The tax loss carryforwards are subject to examination by taxing
authorities and if not previously utilized, expire December 31, 2001.
The Company files a consolidated federal return with its parent, THE;
therefore, loss carryforwards for federal purposes have been utilized.
The provision for income tax benefit of $88,000 is for losses used by the
parent in the federal consolidated income tax return for the year ended December
31, 1996.
NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Various litigation occurs from time to time in the normal course of
business of the Company. These issues are not considered to be significant to
the financial statements of the Company and management does not contemplate
losses in regard to such issues. There was no outstanding litigation at December
31, 1996.
The Company has various operating leases for office space and equipment.
Future minimum lease payments of $70,042 are as follows for the years ending
December 31:
1997............................................................... $36,869
1998............................................................... $15,558
1999............................................................... $ 9,673
2000............................................................... $ 4,848
2001............................................................... $ 3,094
Rent expense for the period ended December 31, 1996 was $43,292. Beginning
in May 1997, the Company entered into a month-to-month lease with THE, the
parent, for office space for its corporate headquarters with required monthly
rent payments of $2,700. In addition, RPM leases certain computer equipment from
THE under operating lease agreements expiring in 2001, with monthly payments of
$404.
NOTE 9: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During the period January 1, 1997 to August 6, 1997, the Company has
accelerated its development activities. As of August 6, 1997, the Company has
control, through options or direct ownership, of several tracts of land
throughout North Carolina for development of assisted living facilities. The
Company has obtained favorable market feasibility analyses on three of the
sites. The Company will hold these properties as nominee for the non-profit
owner until such time as the proposed bond financing for such property is ready
to close.
Effective January 1, 1997, the Board of Directors approved five-year
employment agreements with certain officers of the Company. Under the terms of
the agreements, the Company agreed to assume responsibility for accrued but
unpaid salaries incurred by the Company's parent relating to the startup
activities of the Company of $271,263 during 1996 and $148,882 during 1997.
These salaries have been recorded as expense during the periods.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 9: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS -- Continued
In addition, officers are entitled to a bonus in the amount of 50% of the
stated amounts of the unpaid salaries in consideration for the deferral. Again,
these bonuses have been recorded as expenses during the periods. The agreements
permit the bonus amount to be used for the purchase of stock ranging from 50% to
100% of the offering price of the shares on the public market.
The agreements provide for the payment to each executive officer of a lump
sum severance payment if the Company terminates such executive's employment
during the term of the agreements other than for cause, or if the employment is
terminated for certain reasons, including a change of control of the Company.
The lump sum payment is equal to three times the amount of such executive's
average base salary for the previous five years.
Effective January 1, 1997, the Directors and shareholder adopted the
Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan for 500,000 shares of common stock, which
authorizes the Board (or future committee) to issue stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock and deferred stock subject to the Plan and
such other terms as set by the Board. As of August 6, 1997, no grants have been
made.
As permitted by generally accepted accounting principles, the Company has
adopted APB Opinion No. 25 intrinsic value based method of accounting for its
stock-based compensation arrangements. The difference between the option price
and the fair price of the stock will be recorded as compensation expense on the
exercise date.
The Company currently proposes to undertake a public offering of 1,500,000
shares of common stock. The Company has entered into an engagement letter with
an investment banking firm for a firm underwriting of the stock. The Company has
agreed to sell the stock to the underwriter at a discount of 10% of the public
offering price. The Company has also agreed to pay the underwriter a
non-accountable expense allowance of up to 3% of the gross proceeds of the
Offering of which $100,000 has been paid. The Company is obligated to pay up to
$180,000 of the underwriter's expense if the stock is not sold. As additional
compensation, the Company will grant the underwriter warrants to purchase
150,000 shares of common stock exercisable for four years, commencing 12 months
after the closing of the offering, at an exercise price equal to 120% of the
public offering price. In addition, the Company will contract with the
underwriter for advisory services for two years after the completion of the
offering for $50,000 per year. The entire $100,000 obligation will be prepaid at
the completion of the equity offering.
On June 30, 1997, the Company retired 477,778 shares of its common stock,
leaving 1,800,000 shares outstanding.
On September 24, 1997, the Board of Directors classified a series of
200,000 shares of convertible, preferred stock and authorized the issuance of
178,386 shares to the parent company to be exchanged for a note payable to the
parent in the amount of $891,930 on September 30, 1997. The preferred stock may
be converted to common stock at $6 per share after September 30, 1999.
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 10: PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
The following consolidating statement of operations includes the full year
of operations of RPM as if it were acquired on January 1, 1996, and as if DSS
were incorporated on January 1, 1996.
PRO FORMA
DSS, INC. RPM, INC. CONSOLIDATED
Income:
Management fees.................... $ -- $ 833,426 $ 833,426
Reimbursement income............... -- 1,467,051 1,467,051
Home care income................... 18,797 -- 18,797
18,797 2,300,477 2,319,274
Expenses:
Personnel related.................. 559,285 2,143,558 2,702,843
Administrative..................... 17,058 183,010 200,068
Depreciation and amortization...... 3,930 39,248 43,178
Other.............................. 16,621 75,798 92,419
596,894 2,441,614 3,038,508
Operating loss....................... 578,097 141,137 719,234
Other (income) expenses:
Interest and other income.......... -- (15,955) (15,955)
Interest and other expense......... 14,449 118,739 133,188
Loss before provision for income tax
benefit............................ 592,546 243,921 836,467
Provision for income tax benefit... (61,600) (68,400) (130,000)
Net loss............................. $ 530,946 $ 175,521 $ 706,467
Net loss per share................... $ .31
Weighted number of shares
outstanding........................ 2,277,778
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DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 17, 1996 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
DSS, INC. RPM, INC.(1) CONSOLIDATED
Income
Management fees.................... $ -- $ 438,680 $ 438,680
Reimbursement income............... -- 781,838 781,838
Home care income................... 18,797 -- 18,797
18,797 1,220,518 1,239,315
Expenses:
Personnel related.................. 559,285 1,092,103 1,651,388
Administrative..................... 17,058 94,174 111,232
Depreciation and amortization...... 3,930 21,334 25,264
Other.............................. 16,621 47,869 64,490
596,894 1,255,480 1,852,374
Operating loss....................... 578,097 34,962 613,059
Other expenses:
Interest and other expenses........ 14,449 52,979 67,428
Loss before provision for income tax
benefit............................ 592,546 87,941 680,487
Provision for income tax benefit... (61,600) (26,400) (88,000)
Net loss............................. $ 530,946 $ 61,541 $ 592,487
(1) Operations from the date of acquisition, July 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
We have audited the accompanying statements of operations, changes in
shareholder's equity (deficit) and cash flows of Residential Properties
Management, Inc. (the "Company") for the six month period ended June 30, 1996
and the year ended December 31, 1995. 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 audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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, evidenced 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the stockholder's equity (deficit) of Residential
Properties Management, Inc. as of June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the
results of its operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, as
described above, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
THE DANIEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP, INC.
August 6, 1997, except for Notes 2
and 5 as to which the date is
September 25, 1997
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR
JUNE 30, ENDED
1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
Income
Management fees.......................................................................... $ 394,746 $ --
Reimbursement income..................................................................... 685,213 --
1,079,959 --
Expenses:
Personnel related........................................................................ 1,051,455 --
Administrative........................................................................... 88,836 --
Depreciation............................................................................. 17,914 --
Other.................................................................................... 27,930 --
1,186,135 --
Operating loss............................................................................. (106,176) --
Other income (expenses):
Interest and other income................................................................ 15,955 52,507
Gain on sale of stock available for sale................................................. -- 99,108
Interest and other expense............................................................... (65,760) (19,690)
Income (loss) before provision for income tax benefit (expenses)........................... (155,981) 131,925
Provision for income tax benefit (expense)............................................... 42,000 (45,100)
Net income (loss).......................................................................... $ (113,981) $ 86,825
Net earnings (loss) per share.............................................................. $ (1,140) $ 868
Shares outstanding......................................................................... 100 100
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
UNREALIZED RETAINED TOTAL
COMMON COMMON PAID-IN DEEMED GAIN ON EARNINGS EQUITY
SHARES STOCK CAPITAL DISTRIBUTION INVESTMENTS (DEFICIT) (DEFICIT)
Balance, January 1, 1995............ 100 $ 100 $ 87,314 -- $ 309,164 $ 96,406 $ 492,984
Unrealized loss on securities
available for sale................ -- -- -- -- (38,950) -- (38,950)
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 1995................. -- -- -- -- -- 86,825 86,825
Balance, December 31, 1995.......... 100 100 87,314 -- 270,214 183,231 540,859
Transfer securities available for
sale to parent.................... -- -- (87,314) -- (270,214) -- (357,528)
Deemed distribution resulting from
transfer of assets and liabilities
from affiliate.................... -- -- -- (1,209,060) -- -- (1,209,060)
Net loss for the six months ended
June 30, 1996..................... -- -- -- -- -- (113,981) (113,981)
Balance, June 30, 1996.............. 100 $ 100 $ -- $ (1,209,060) $ -- $ 69,250 $(1,139,710)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, FOR THE YEAR
1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
Operating activities:
Net income (loss).......................................................................... $ (113,981) $ 86,825
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation............................................................................. $ 17,914 $ --
Gain on sale of investments.............................................................. -- (99,108)
Changes in operating assets and liability:
Accounts receivable................................................................... 40,137 --
Dividends receivable.................................................................. -- 13,912
Interest receivable................................................................... -- (16,000)
Prepaid expenses...................................................................... (10,639) --
Accounts payable...................................................................... 97,809 2,498
Advances to affiliates................................................................ 23,020 19,590
Total adjustments................................................................... 168,241 (79,108)
Net cash provided by operating activities................................................ 54,260 7,717
Investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of investments........................................................ -- 134,396
Other.................................................................................... (3,315) 4,985
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities......................................... (3,315) 139,381
Financing activities:
Advances and repayments to affiliates.................................................... (50,441) (344,773)
Advances and repayments from affiliates.................................................. 2,005 --
Increase in margin payable............................................................... -- 185,509
Net cash used by financing activities.................................................... (48,436) (159,264)
Net increase (decrease) in cash............................................................ 2,509 (12,166)
Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning..................................................... 2,001 14,167
Cash and cash equivalents -- ending........................................................ $ 4,510 $ 2,001
Cash payments for interest................................................................. $ -- $ --
Cash payments for income taxes............................................................. $ -- $ --
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -- CONTINUED
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 and the year ended December 31, 1995
On January 1, 1996, the Company's investment in securities available for
sale and associated margin account payable were transferred to THE, the parent,
in a non-cash transaction as follows:
Assets:
Investment in securities, at market............................ $(494,693)
Liabilities:
Margin payable................................................. $ 185,509
Accounts payable THE........................................... $ (48,344)
Equity:
Unrealized gains on investment................................. $ 270,214
Paid in capital in excess of par............................... $ 87,314
In addition, as described in Note 5 to the financial statements, the
Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of an affiliate,
in a non-cash transaction as follows:
Assets:
Management contract rights................................... $ --
Land......................................................... $ 70,536
Furniture and equipment...................................... $ 121,569
Accounts receivable -- trade................................. $ 119,023
Accounts receivable -- affiliate............................. $ (253,198)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable THE......................................... $(1,266,990)
Reduction in shareholder's equity:
Deemed distribution.......................................... $ 1,209,060
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Residential Properties Management, Inc. (the "Company"), a North Carolina
corporation, was formed on March 29, 1989, to manage government subsidized
multi-family and elderly resident rental apartments through management contracts
with the owners of the real estate. The apartments are subsidized through Rural
Economic and Community Development, Section 515, and Housing and Urban
Development, Section 8 programs. The Company also manages properties developed
under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program as well as conventional
apartments and homes. The Company's operations are located primarily in North
Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The following significant accounting policies have been followed in the
preparation of the Company's financial statements.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid investments purchased within three months of maturity to be cash
equivalents.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE -- TRADE
Accounts receivable -- trade consists of management fees and reimbursements
for administrative services due from partnerships whose properties are managed
by the Company. The general partners of the partnerships are liable for the
payment of the receivables if the partnerships do not have adequate cash flow;
therefore, the Company considers such accounts receivable to be fully
collectable. The Company provides services to customers on a noncollateralized
basis.
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined
using the straight line method and is based on estimated useful lives of the
related assets of three (3) to five (5) years. Expenditures for maintenance and
repairs which do not improve or extend the life of an asset are expensed as
incurred. Major renewals and betterments are charged to the property accounts.
Upon retirement or sale of an asset, its cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the property accounts and any gain or loss is
recorded in income or expense.
INCOME TAXES
The Company is a C corporation and files its federal income tax return as
part of a consolidated group with its parent, Taylor House Enterprises, Limited
("THE"). Federal tax expense or benefit is allocated based upon the net income
or loss of each entity of the consolidated group. North Carolina state income
tax regulations do not permit filing of consolidated income tax returns.
Accordingly, the Company files a separate state corporate income tax return.
The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting
and reporting for income taxes and deferred tax assets and liabilities. If it is
more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not
be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.
INCOME RECOGNITION
Management fee income is assessed as a percentage of rent collected at the
apartments. Income is recognized in the month rent collections are made.
Reimbursement income consists of amounts reimbursed or due to the Company
from the properties managed for the services of management and maintenance
personnel employed by the Company.
ADVERTISING
The costs of advertising and marketing programs are expensed as incurred.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- Continued
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Net income (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding for the respective periods.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The Company follows SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities." SFAS No. 115 requires certain investments to be
categorized as either trading, available for sale, or held to maturity. Trading
securities are reported at fair value, with changes in fair value included in
earnings. Available for sale securities are reported at fair value, with net
unrealized gains and losses recorded as a special component of stockholders'
equity. Held to maturity debt securities are carried at amortized cost. Fair
values are determined based upon quoted market prices. The cost of securities
sold is determined using the average cost method.
At December 31, 1995, all of the Company's investments were in equity
securities, classified as available for sale securities.
ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As discussed in Note 5, the Company acquired assets consisting of
management contract rights, trade accounts receivable, land, furniture and
equipment from an entity related through common ownership.
From time to time, the Company advances or borrows funds from the parent or
other related entities. In addition, due to filing federal consolidated income
tax returns, the parent sometimes funds the income tax expense of the Company.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 2: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- Continued
The following schedule summarizes related party activities for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and for the year ended December 31, 1995.
NOTE
DUE FROM DUE TO PAYABLE
AFFILIATES AFFILIATES AFFILIATE TOTAL
Amounts due (to) from affiliates at January 1, 1995:
Management fees due from related partnerships................... $ 257,673 $ -- -- $ 257,673
Advances due from affiliate..................................... 220,540 -- -- 220,540
Interest receivable from affiliate.............................. 16,658 -- -- 16,658
Amounts due to related partnership.............................. -- (20,000) -- (20,000)
Amounts due to other related entities........................... -- (2,755) -- (2,755)
Advances due to parent.......................................... -- (618,999) -- (618,999)
Balance, January 1, 1995.......................................... 494,871 (641,754) -- (146,883)
Interest assessed to affiliate.................................. 16,000 -- -- 16,000
Advance to parent............................................... -- 340,693 -- 340,693
Payment of income taxes by parent............................... -- (19,590) -- (19,590)
Repayment of advances to parent................................. -- 4,080 -- 4,080
Balance, December 31, 1995........................................ 510,871 (316,571) -- 194,300
Issuance of note to parent...................................... -- 293,816 (293,816) --
Reduction in accounts receivable affiliate(1)................... (253,198) -- -- (253,198)
Assumption of affiliate's liability to parent................... -- (511,710) (755,280) (1,266,990)
Transfer of securities and associated margin account to
parent....................................................... -- (48,344) -- (48,344)
Working capital advance to affiliate............................ 50,441 -- -- 50,441
Working capital advance from parent............................. -- (2,005) -- (2,005)
Accrued interest to parent...................................... -- -- (65,020) (65,020)
Tax benefit of operating losses due from parent................. -- 42,000 -- 42,000
Balance June 30, 1996............................................. $ 308,114 $ (542,814) $(1,114,116) $(1,348,816)
(1) Represents portion of purchase price of assets from affiliate.
Interest income from related party notes receivable was $16,000 for the
year ended December 31, 1995. There was no interest income received from related
parties during the six months ended June 30, 1996. Note payable to parent bears
interest at 8.25% and is due 366 days after demand. Interest expense from note
payable affiliate was $65,020 for the six months ended June 30, 1996.
Management fee income includes $140,522 for the six months ended June 30,
1996 earned from partnerships, a general partner of which is a beneficial
shareholder of the Company; $20,141 of such fees are included in trade accounts
receivable at June 30, 1996. In addition, the Company was reimbursed for
payments made through its central payroll system for payroll and related
expenses, by partnerships related through common ownership of $222,959 for the
period ended June 30, 1996.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 3: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
The Company has furniture and equipment as follows at June 30, 1996:
Computer equipment........................................................................ $ 84,679
Office furniture and equipment............................................................ 36,890
121,569
Less accumulated depreciation............................................................. 17,914
$103,655
The Company held no furniture and equipment at June 30, 1995. Depreciation
expense was $17,914 for the six months ended June 30, 1996.
NOTE 4: INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES
At December 31, 1995, the Company held equity securities consisting of
common stock in Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. ("Omega"). In January 1996, the
Omega stock and related accounts were transferred to the parent at book value.
The following information is presented with regard to the stock:
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Fair value......................................................................... $ 494,693
Unrealized gains................................................................... $(270,214)
Unrealized losses.................................................................. $ --
Market values were based on quoted market prices. The change in the
unrealized gains for the year ended December 31, 1995 was a decrease of $38,750.
Proceeds from the sale of securities were $134,396 for the year ended
December 31, 1995, and gross realized gains of $99,108 have been recognized. The
average cost method is used to determine cost basis when calculating realized
gains and losses.
Margin payable at December 31, 1995 to a securities firm bears interest at
the prime rate and is payable on demand. The stock in Omega is collateral for
the margin account.
NOTE 5: ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
On January 1, 1996, the Company acquired certain assets, consisting of
management contract rights, trade accounts receivable, land, and furniture and
equipment from an affiliate, and assumed certain liabilities to THE. The
difference between the book value of the assets acquired, the reduction of the
amount due from affiliate and the liability assumed is recorded as a deemed
distribution in the equity section of the balance sheet. The assets acquired are
stated at the transferor's historical cost basis at date of transfer. The
transaction occurred as follows:
Management contracts................................................................... $ --
Land................................................................................... 70,536
Furniture and equipment................................................................ 121,569
Accounts receivable.................................................................... 119,023
Reduction in receivable from affiliate................................................. (253,198)
Liability to THE....................................................................... (1,266,990)
Deemed distribution.................................................................... $ 1,209,060
NOTE 6: SAVINGS INCENTIVE PLAN
The Company participates in a defined contribution savings incentive plan
covering substantially all of its full time employees. The Company is required
to provide a 50% matching contribution to each employee participant for
contributions up to the first 5% of compensation. On January 1, 1996 the plan
was amended to cover substantially all employees of the
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
NOTE 6: SAVINGS INCENTIVE PLAN -- Continued
controlled group of companies owned by THE. The Company's required contributions
for the period ended June 30, 1996 were $5,528. The Company did not participate
in the plan during 1995.
NOTE 7: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Deferred taxes are recorded based upon differences between the financial
statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for available tax loss
carryforwards. As there are no significant temporary differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, deferred tax assets
are related primarily to state tax loss carryforwards. A valuation allowance is
provided to reduce the deferred tax assets to a level which, more likely than
not, will be realized. At June 30, 1996, deferred tax assets totaled $11,259.
The Company has established a valuation allowance of 100% of this asset. There
were no deferred tax assets or liabilities at December 31, 1995.
The provision for income tax expense (benefit) attributable to continuing
operations consists of the following:
JUNE 30, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
Currently payable (refundable):
State income tax.................................................. $ -- $ 8,900
Federal income tax (benefit)...................................... (42,000) 36,200
Provision for income tax expense (benefit).......................... $ (42,000) $45,100
The Company had state loss carryforwards available of $145,277 at June 30,
1996 to be applied against future taxable income. The tax loss carryforward is
subject to examination by taxing authorities and if not previously utilized,
will expire December 31, 2001.
NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Various litigation occurs from time to time in the normal course of
business. These issues are not considered to be significant to the financial
statements of the Company and management does not contemplate losses with regard
to such issues. There was no outstanding litigation at June 30, 1996.
The Company has various operating leases for office space and equipment.
Future minimum lease payments of $101,135 are as follows at June 30, 1996:
Six months ending December 31, 1996............................................ $31,093
Years ending December 31, 1997............................................ $36,869
1998........................................ $15,558
1999........................................ $ 9,673
2000........................................ $ 4,848
2001........................................ $ 3,094
Total rent expense for the period ended June 30, 1996 was $33,169. The
Company incurred no lease expense during 1995. Beginning in May, 1997, the
Company entered into a month-to-month lease with THE, the parent, for office
space for its corporate headquarters with required monthly rent payments of
$1,350. In addition the Company leases certain computer equipment from the
parent under operating lease agreements expiring in 2001 with monthly payments
of $404.
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NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY
INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING
OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH
INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED ON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED
BY THE COMPANY OR BY THE UNDERWRITER. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN
OFFER TO SELL OR SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITY OTHER THAN THE
SECURITIES OFFERED BY THIS PROSPECTUS, OR AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF
AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES BY ANY PERSON IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH
OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED OR IS UNLAWFUL. THE DELIVERY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THE
INFORMATION HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THIS
PROSPECTUS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Prospectus Summary................................... 3
Risk Factors......................................... 7
Dilution............................................. 13
Use of Proceeds...................................... 14
Dividend Policy...................................... 14
Capitalization....................................... 15
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations................ 16
Business............................................. 20
Management........................................... 28
Principal Shareholders............................... 31
Certain Transactions................................. 32
Description of Securities............................ 33
Shares Eligible for Future Sale...................... 35
Underwriting......................................... 36
Legal Matters........................................ 38
Experts.............................................. 38
Additional Information............................... 38
Index to Financial Statements........................ F-1
UNTIL , 1997 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL
DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE REGISTERED SECURITIES, WHETHER OR NOT
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN
ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
1,500,000 SHARES
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR
SERVICES, INC.
PROSPECTUS
STRASBOURGER PEARSON
TULCIN WOLFF
INCORPORATED
120 WALL STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
(212) 952-7500
, 1997
PART II. INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The North Carolina Business Corporation Act ("NCBCA") allows a
corporation's articles of incorporation to contain a provision limiting a
director's personal liability to the corporation and its shareholders for
monetary damages. No such provision may limit a director's liability for: (i)
acts or omissions known by the director to conflict with the best interests of
the corporation; (ii) liability for unlawful distributions; (iii) any
transactions from which the director received an improper personal benefit; or
(iv) acts or omissions occurring prior to the effective date of such provision
of the articles of incorporation. The Registrant's Articles of Incorporation
limit the personal liability of its directors for monetary damages to the
fullest extent permitted by the NCBCA.
The NCBCA contains provisions setting forth conditions under which a
corporation may indemnify its directors, officers, employees and agents from any
liability incurred in their activities on behalf of the corporation. The NCBCA
permits indemnification unless, in connection with a proceeding by or in the
right of the corporation, the person seeking indemnification is adjudged liable
to the corporation or, in connection with a proceeding charging the receipt of
an improper personal benefit, the person seeking indemnification is adjudged to
have improperly received a benefit.
ARTICLE SIX of the Registrant's Articles of Incorporation provide that: "To
the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, as it now exists or may
hereafter be amended, the Corporation shall indemnify all persons serving as
Directors and Officers of the Corporation against all liability and litigation
expense, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of
their status as such or their activities in the foregoing capacities, regardless
of when such status existed or activity occurred and regardless of whether or
not they are Directors or Officers of the Corporation at the time such
indemnification is sought or obtained. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, such persons may also recover from the Corporation all reasonable
costs, expense and attorney's fees in connection with the enforcement of rights
to indemnification granted by this Article. The provisions of this Article are
in addition to and not in limitation of the power of the Corporation to receive
the benefit, any other or further indemnification, insurance, elimination of
liability or other right or benefit which is either required by the North
Carolina Business Corporation Act or permitted thereby and duly adopted by the
Corporation in accordance therewith."
ARTICLE SEVEN of the Registrant's Articles of Incorporation provide that:
"To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, as it now exists or may
hereafter be amended, no Director of the Corporation shall have any personal
liability arising out of any action, whether by or in the right of the
Corporation or otherwise, for monetary damages for breach of his or her duty as
a Director. This Article shall not impair any right to receive indemnity or
insurance from the Corporation or any third party which any Director may now or
hereafter have. Any repeal or modification of this Article shall not impair or
otherwise adversely affect any limitation on, or elimination of, the personal
liability of a Director effected hereby with respect to acts or omissions
occurring prior to such repeal or modification."
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The Registrant estimates that expenses payable by it in connection with the
offering described in this Registration Statement (other than the underwriting
discount and commissions) will be as follows:
SEC filing fee......................................................................... $ 3,563.64
Nasdaq filing fee...................................................................... 3,000.00
Printing and engraving expenses........................................................ 30,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses........................................................... 25,000.00
Legal fees and expenses................................................................ 75,000.00
Blue sky qualification fees and expenses............................................... 10,000.00
Transfer Agent......................................................................... 10,000.00
Miscellaneous.......................................................................... 48,936.36
Total............................................................................. $205,500.00
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ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
The Registrant was formed in May 1996 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Taylor House Enterprises, Limited and began operations in July 1996. The
Registrant was initially capitalized with $100 and its parent, Taylor House
Enterprises, Limited, received 100 shares of Common Stock. In July 1996, Taylor
House Enterprises, Limited exchanged all of the stock of its wholly-owned
subsidiary Residential Property Management, Inc. for 2,277,678 shares of the
Registrant. Effective June 30, 1997, Taylor House Enterprises, Limited returned
477,778 shares of Common Stock to the Registrant which the Registrant retired
leaving 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
ITEM 27. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration
Statement:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
* 1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement
* 1.3 Form of Financial Consulting Agreement between the Company and the Underwriter
+ 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant
+ 3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended
* 4.1 Specimen stock certificate of the Company's Common Stock
* 4.2 Form of Underwriter's Warrant Agreement
* 5 Opinion of House Law Firm
+10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between the Company and William G. Benton, as amended
+10.2 Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between the Company and Susan L. Christiansen, as amended
+10.3 Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between the Company and G. L. Clark, Jr., as amended
*10.4 Forms of lock-up agreements
+10.5 The Company's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan
+10.6 Loan Agreement dated July 21, 1997 between the Company and Centura Bank
*15 Letter on unaudited interim financial information
23.1 Consent of The Daniel Professional Group, Inc.
*23.2 Consent of House Law Firm (included in its opinion filed as Exhibit 5)
24 Power of Attorney (included on the signature page of the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2)
+ Previously filed
* To be filed by amendment hereto
(b) Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting
regulations of the Commission are not required under the related instructions or
are not applicable, and therefore have been omitted.
ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been advised
that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Company of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Company in
the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Company will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
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(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of
1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of a
registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in the form of
prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h)
under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of the registration
statement as of the time it was declared effective.
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act
of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall
be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be
the initial bona fide offering thereof.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that it will:
(1) File, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement to:
(i) Include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities
Act;
(ii) Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or
together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration
statement;
(iii) Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of
distribution.
(2) For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities
offered and the offering of the securities at the time to be the initial bona
fide offering.
(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the
securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned in the City of
Winston-Salem, State of North Carolina, on the 26th day of September, 1997.
DIVERSIFIED SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ SUSAN L. CHRISTIANSEN
SUSAN L. CHRISTIANSEN,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
* Chairman of the Board and Chief September 26, 1997
WILLIAM G. BENTON Executive Officer
/s/ SUSAN L. CHRISTIANSEN Chief Operating Officer and September 26, 1997
SUSAN L. CHRISTIANSEN Director
* Chief Financial Officer, September 26, 1997
G.L. CLARK, JR. Treasurer and Director
* Director September 26, 1997
PERRY C. CRAVEN
* Director September 26, 1997
WALTER H. ETTINGER, JR.
*by Susan L. Christiansen, Attorney-in-Fact
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