FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For quarterly period ended March 31, 1998
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ............... to ...............
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-13413
READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 23-2859312
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
30 SOUTH FIFTEENTH STREET, SUITE 1300
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19102-4813
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-569-3344
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [_]
There were 7,449,364 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 14, 1998.
INDEX
READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -- March 31, 1998
(Unaudited) and December 31, 1997.................................................... 3-4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -- Three Months
Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited)............................................ 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Three Months
Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited)............................................ 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)....................... 7-10
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.. 11-14
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K......................................................... 15
Signatures....................................................................................... 16
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
1998 1997*
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Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 86,639 $ 92,870
Amounts receivable 816 1,195
Restricted cash 1,236 4,755
Inventories 197 194
Note receivable 0 721
Prepayments and other current assets 852 568
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Total current assets 89,740 100,303
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Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 6,665 6,511
Net investment in leased equipment 2,125 2,125
Property and equipment - net 43,524 40,312
Note receivable from joint venture partner 1,790 1,771
Other assets 2,042 2,033
Intangible assets:
Beneficial leases - net of accumulated amortization of $3,426
in 1998 and $3,197 in 1997 13,482 13,711
Cost in excess of assets acquired - net of accumulated
amortization of $949 in 1998 and $791 in 1997 11,088 11,246
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80,716 77,709
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$170,456 $178,012
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* The balance sheet at December 31, 1997 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
1998 1997*
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $1,248 $2,464
Accrued taxes 410 657
Accrued property costs and other 1,857 3,319
Film rent payable 1,885 1,637
Note payable 145 645
Purchase commitment 0 3,516
Other liabilities 831 939
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Total current liabilities 6,376 13,177
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Capitalized lease, less current portion 509 509
Note payable 1,057 1,100
Other liabilities 3,856 3,735
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Total long term liabilities 5,422 5,344
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Minority interest 2,044 2,006
Reading Entertainment Convertible Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per 7,000 7,000
share, stated value $7,000; Authorized, issued and outstanding - 70,000 shares
Shareholders' Equity
Reading Entertainment Series B Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share,
stated value $55,000; Authorized, issued and outstanding - 550,000 shares 1 1
Reading Entertainment preferred stock, par value $.001 per share:
Authorized -9,380,000 shares: None issued 0 0
Reading Entertainment common stock, par value $.001 per share:
Authorized -25,000,000 shares: Issued and outstanding -7,449,364 shares 7 7
Other capital 138,637 138,637
Retained earnings 14,798 16,163
Accumulated other comprehensive income (3,829) (4,323)
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Total shareholders' equity 149,614 150,485
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$170,456 $178,012
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* The balance sheet at December 31, 1997 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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REVENUES:
Theater:
Admissions $6,410 $4,252
Concessions 2,056 1,310
Advertising and other 237 209
Real estate 42 37
Interest and dividends 1,328 2,434
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10,073 8,242
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EXPENSES:
Theater costs 6,227 4,429
Theater concession costs 437 298
Depreciation and amortization 848 617
General and administrative 2,117 1,563
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9,629 6,907
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Income from operations 444 1,335
Equity in earnings of affiliates 118 65
Other (expense) income, net (632) 230
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(Loss) income before minority interests and
income taxes (70) 1,630
Minority interests 94 46
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(Loss) income before income taxes (164) 1,584
Income taxes 193 159
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Net (loss) income (357) 1,425
Less: Preferred stock dividends and amortization
of asset put option (1,079) (1,076)
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Net (loss) income applicable to common
shareholders (1,436) 349
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Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share ($0.19) $0.05
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) income ($357) $1,425
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to
net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation 452 231
Amortization 386 386
Deferred rent expense (51) 396
Write off of capitalized development costs 13 0
Loss on disposal of assets 395 0
Equity in earnings of affiliates (118) (65)
Minority interests 94 46
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in amounts receivable 359 2,160
Increase in dividends receivable 0 (1,972)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (2) 31
Decrease (increase) in prepayments and other current assets 945 (339)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses (2,827) (2,214)
Increase in film rent payable 246 217
Decrease in other liabilities (46) (250)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (511) 52
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment (7,311) (2,445)
Decrease in restricted cash 3,093 31
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Net cash used in investing activities (4,218) (2,414)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of Stock Transactions issuance costs 0 (366)
Minority interest distributions (56) (87)
Decrease in note payable (537) 0
Payment of preferred stock dividends (1,008) 0
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,601) (453)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 98 (230)
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(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (6,232) (3,045)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 92,870 48,680
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $86,638 $45,635
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 1998
(amounts in tables in thousands)
NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Reading Entertainment, Inc. ("REI" or "Reading Entertainment" and
collectively, with its subsidiaries and predecessors, "Reading" or the
"Company") is in the business of developing and operating multi-plex cinemas in
the United States, Puerto Rico and Australia and of developing, and eventually
operating, entertainment centers in Australia. The Company operates its cinemas
through various subsidiaries under the Angelika Film Centers and Reading Cinemas
names in the mainland United States (the "Domestic Cinemas"); through Reading
Cinemas of Puerto Rico, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, under the CineVista
name in Puerto Rico ("CineVista" or the "Puerto Rico Circuit"); and through
Reading Australia Pty., Limited (collectively with its subsidiaries referred to
herein as "Reading Australia") under the Reading Cinemas name in Australia (the
"Australia Circuit"). The Company's entertainment center development activities
in Australia are also conducted through Reading Australia, under the Reading
Station name.
The Company is also a participant in two real estate joint ventures in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and holds certain property for sale located primarily
in Philadelphia and owns certain leased equipment which it leases to third
parties.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim information. Accordingly, they do not
include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments of a recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation
of the results for the interim periods presented have been included. Operating
results for the three months ended March 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative
of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1998. For
further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and
footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1997.
Certain amounts in previously issued financial statements have been
reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.
NOTE 2 -- COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
As of January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 131, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130").
SFAS 130 requires foreign currency translation adjustments, which prior to
adoption were reported separately in stockholders' equity, to be included in
other comprehensive income. The accumulated foreign currency translation
adjustment as of December 31, 1997 has been reclassified to conform to the
requirements of SFAS 130 and has been reflected as "Accumulated other
comprehensive income" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The adoption
of SFAS 130 did not impact the Company's net loss or total stockholders' equity.
The following sets forth the Company's comprehensive (loss) income for the
periods shown:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
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Net (loss) income ($357) $1,425
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax 494 (325)
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Comprehensive (loss) income $137 $1,100
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NOTE 3 -- INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
The Company owns 1,564,473 shares of common stock of Citadel Holding
Corporation (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries "Citadel") which
represented an ownership interest of approximately 23.5% and 26.2% at March 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively. In December 1997 Citadel distributed 100% of the
stock in Big 4 Ranch, Inc.
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READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 1998
(amounts in tables in thousands)
("BRI") to its shareholders. The Company received 1,564,473 shares of BRI
representing an ownership interest of approximately 23.5%. BRI owns a 40%
interest in three agricultural partnerships which own agricultural land
located in California. Citadel also owns 40% of the partnerships. The Company
accounts for its investment in the Citadel and BRI common stock by the equity
method. Citadel's net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 1998 were
$371,000 and the Company's share of such earnings was $60,000, which amount is
included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three
months ended March 31, 1998 as "Equity in earnings of affiliate." Citadel's
assets and liabilities totaled $29,417,000 and $10,991,000, respectively, at
March 31, 1998. BRI's net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 totaled
$127,000 and the Company's share of the loss, $27,000, has been included in the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March
31, 1998 as "Equity in earnings of affiliate" BRI's assets and liabilities
totaled $1,079,000 and $6,000, respectively, at March 31, 1998. The closing
price of Citadel's common stock on the American Stock Exchange at March 31, 1998
was $4.56 per share, approximately $2,201,000 in excess of the carrying value at
March 31, 1998. Management believes that the March 31, 1998 carrying value of
the BRI investment approximates its fair value.
Reading Australia owns a 50% interest in the Whitehorse Property Group Unit
Trust ("WPG"). WPG owns a shopping center located near Melbourne, Australia.
WPG's net income for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 totaled $171,000 and the
Company's $85,000 share of the net income has been included in the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 1998
as "Equity in earnings of affiliate." WPG's assets and liabilities totaled
$11,568,000 and $8,429,000, respectively, at March 31, 1998. The carrying amount
of the Company's 50% interest approximates half of the appraised value of WPG.
The carrying value of each of the Company's equity investments was as
follows:
(Unaudited)
March 31, December
1998 1997
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Citidal 4,700 4,640
BRI 236 263
WPG 1,729 1,608
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Total 6,665 6,511
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NOTE 4 -- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
1998 1997
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Land - Cinemas $ 408 $ 0
Property under development 0 4,137
Land held for development 15,488 10,978
Buildings 1,981 1,959
Capitalized premises lease 538 538
Leasehold improvements 13,440 13,480
Equipment 7,579 7,611
Construction-in-progress and property development
costs 7,437 4,599
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46,871 43,302
Less: Accumulated depreciation (3,347) (2,990)
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$43,524 $40,312
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The carrying value of Reading Australia's assets will fluctuate due to changes
in the exchange rate between the Australia and U.S. dollar.
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READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 1998
(amounts in tables in thousands)
NOTE 5 -- INCOME TAXES
The Company recorded $14,000 and $50,000 in state and local income tax
expense for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively,
related to earnings from the Domestic Cinemas. The Company recorded tax
provisions of $179,000 and $109,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1998
and 1997, respectively, related to foreign withholding taxes which will be paid
if certain intercompany loans are repaid.
NOTE 6 -- COMMON STOCK TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS
REI common stock (par value $.001) ("Common Stock") is traded on the Nasdaq
National Market under the symbol RDGE and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange under
the symbol RDG. The Company's Articles of Incorporation include restrictions on
the transfer of Common Stock which are intended to reduce the risk that an
"ownership change" within the meaning of Section 382(g) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, will occur, which change could reduce the amount of
federal tax net loss carryforwards available to offset taxable income. The
restrictions provide that any attempted sale, transfer, assignment or other
disposition of any shares of Common Stock to any person or group who, prior to
the transfer owns (within the meaning of the Code and such regulations) shares
of Common Stock or any other securities of REI which are considered "stock" for
purposes of Section 382, having a fair market value equal to or greater than
4.75% of the value of all outstanding shares of REI "stock" shall be void ab
initio, unless the Board of Directors of the Company shall have given its prior
written approval. The transfer restrictions will continue until January 1, 2003
(unless earlier terminated by the Company's Board of Directors).
At March 31, 1998 the Company had four committed lease agreements for
theater facilities with a total of 46 screens which were then under construction
or for which construction is anticipated to be completed in 1998 and 1999. At
March 31, 1998 the aggregate anticipated costs remaining to complete
construction for such facilities totaled approximately $23,000,000.
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NOTE 7 -- (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net (loss) income available to common stock shareholders reflects the
reduction for dividends declared on the Company's Series A Voting Cumulative
Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), and
Series B Voting Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred
Stock") (collectively, the "Convertible Preferred Stock") and for amortization
of the value of an estimate of an asset put option (the "Asset Put Option").
The weighted average number of shares used in the computation of basic
(loss) earnings per share were 7,449,364 in 1998 and 1997. Diluted (loss)
earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss) income by the weighted
average common shares outstanding for the period plus the dilutive effect of
stock options, convertible securities and the Asset Put Option. During the first
quarter of 1998 the Company recorded a net loss available to shareholders of
$1,436,000 and, therefore, the stock options, the Convertible Preferred Stock
and the Asset Put Option, were anti-dilutive. During the first quarter of 1997,
stock options to purchase 359,732 shares of Reading Entertainment, Inc. common
stock (the "Common Stock"), were outstanding at a weighted average exercise
price of $13.98 but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per
share because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market
price of the common shares during the period. The Company's Convertible
Preferred Stock is excluded from the diluted calculation because the effect of
assumed conversion is anti-dilutive. The Asset Put Option conversion rate of
$11.75 was also higher than the average market price of the Common Stock at
March 31, 1997.
NOTE 8 - PURCHASE COMMITMENTS
In April 1998, the Company made an initial payment of approximately
$750,000 to acquire a property which the Company had previously had a right to
acquire under an option agreement. Pursuant to the provisions of the property
purchase agreement, the Company is required to pay an additional $6,675,000 in
September 1998. In addition, at May 12, 1998 the Company had agreements related
to the possible purchase of two parcels of land and the purchase or development
of three cinemas in a joint venture and a seperate property purchase agreement
which, if certain contingencies are satisfied, will require the payment by the
Company of approximately $4,200,000 prior to the end of the year.
At March 31, 1998 the Company had four committed lease agreements for
theater facilities with a total of 46 screens which were then under construction
or for which construction is anticipated to be completed in 1998 and 1999. At
March 31, 1998 the aggregate anticipated costs remaining to complete
construction for such facilities totaled approximately $23,000,000.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The Company has elected to focus its theater development and related real
estate development activities in two principal areas, the development and
operation of state of the art multiplex cinemas in Puerto Rico, the United
States and Australia, and the development and operation in Australia of
entertainment centers typically consisting of a multiplex cinema, complementary
restaurant and retail uses, and self contained parking.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Due to the nature of the Company's development and acquisition activities
and the timing associated with the results of such activities, the effect of
litigation awards and settlements, and the results of operations of five new
cinemas opened during 1997, historical revenues and earnings have varied
significantly. The Company's entertainment center developments are in the early
stage of development and generally will not produce income or cash flow for at
least eighteen to twenty-four months from the time that all development
approvals have been secured. Management believes that historical financial
results may not be indicative of future operating results.
Revenue
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Theater Revenue is comprised of Admissions, Concessions and Advertising and
other revenues and totaled the amounts set forth below in each of the three
month periods ended March 31, inclusive of minority interest:
1998 1997
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$8,703,000 $5,771,000
CineVista's Theater Revenues increased approximately 44% to $4,372,000 in
the three months ended March 31, 1998 from $3,046,000 in the corresponding
period last year primarily as a result of more favorable film product in the
first quarter of 1998. During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, CineVista closed
a total of four screens at two locations. In one such location CineVista will
commence operation of a new eight screen facility in mid-1998. CineVista is
presently in negotiations to build an additional 10 screens at the other
location. At March 31, 1998 and 1997, CineVista operated 44 screens at 7
locations and 50 screens at 8 locations, respectively.
Domestic Cinemas' (the Angelika Film Center in New York, New York, the
Angelika Film Center in Houston, Texas and the Reading Cinemas in Minneapolis,
Minnesota) Theater Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
were $2,664,000 and $1,926,000 respectively. Two Domestic Cinemas commenced
operations in December 1997 and provided additional Theater Revenues of $714,000
in the three months ended March 31, 1998.
Theater Revenues for Australian operations for the three months ended March
31, 1998 and 1997 were $1,667,000 and $801,000 respectively. Reading Australia
Pty. Limited ("Reading Australia") acquired a cinema in July 1997 and opened a
cinema in December 1997 and the two theaters contributed $934,000 to Theater
Revenues in the current quarter.
Real estate revenues include rental income and the net proceeds of sales of
the Company's real estate in the United States which the Company is liquidating.
Future real estate revenues may increase as larger properties are sold.
"Interest and dividend" revenues were as follows in each of the three month
periods ended March 31.
1998 1997
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$1,328,000 $2,434,000
The decrease in "Interest and dividend" revenues is primarily a result of
reduced yields realized on the proceeds of the Stater Bros. Holdings Corporation
Series B Preferred Stock (the "Stater Preferred Stock") which
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security was owned by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 1997.
The Stater Preferred Stock accumulated dividends at a rate of 10.5% on the par
value of $69,365,000. Upon redemption of the Stater Preferred Stock in the third
quarter of 1997 the proceeds, par value plus accumulated dividends, were
invested in money market instruments which provided an average yield of
approximately 5.5% in the three months ended March 31, 1998.
Expenses
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"Theater costs," "Theater concession costs" and "Depreciation and
amortization" collectively "Theater Operating Expense" reflect the direct
theater costs of CineVista, the Domestic Cinemas and Reading Australia's theater
operations. Theater Operating Expenses increased $2,168,000 from $5,344,000 in
the prior year three-month period to $7,512,000 in the current year three-month
period due primarily to the inclusion of $1,725,000 of Theater Operating
Expenses associated with two Domestic Cinemas which opened in December 1997 and
the new theaters which opened in Australia in July 1997 and December 1997. The
remaining increase of $443,000 is attributable to expense items which vary
directly with the increased Theaters Revenue of CineVista.
"General and administrative" expenses for each of the three month periods
ended March 31, include the following components:
1998 1997
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CineVista $ 392,000 $ 220,000
Domestic Cinemas 133,000 126,000
Australia 663,000 291,000
Other 929,000 926,000
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Total 2,117,000 1,563,000
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CineVista's "General and administrative" expenses in the quarter ended
March 31, 1998 include a $165,000 charge relating to the closing of four screens
during the period. The charge is comprised of a $395,000 loss on leasehold
improvements net of the reversal of a $230,000 provision for deferred rent.
In the current three-month period, Australia's "General and administrative"
expenses increased $370,000 as a result of the expansion of operations and
development activities in Australia. Components of the increase are comprised of
payroll, office expenses and carrying costs of land held for development.
"General and administrative" expenses for the Domestic Cinemas and the
"Other" remained consistent with prior year.
Equity in Earnings of Affiliate
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"Equity in earnings of affiliates" include earnings from the Company's
investment in Citadel, Big 4 Ranch, Inc. and the Whitehorse Property Group
("WPG"). "Equity in earnings of affiliate" increased $53,000 to $118,000 from
$65,000 in the three months ended March 31, 1998 verses the first quarter of
1997. In the first quarter of 1998 "Equity in earnings of affiliate" included
equity earnings of $60,000 from the Company's investment in Citadel, $85,000
from WPG and a loss of $27,000 from BRI. "Equity in earnings of affiliates" in
the first quarter of 1997 was comprised of Citadel equity earnings of $65,000.
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Other (expense) Income
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"Other expense" totaled $632,000 in the three months ended March 31, 1998
verses "Other income" of $230,000 in the corresponding three month period last
year. Other expense is comprised primarily of losses on foreign currency
derivative contracts. The Company does not presently have any foreign currency
derivative positions. "Other income" in last year's first quarter was comprised
primarily of amounts received from a third party as reimbursement of certain
acquisition related expenditures which were expensed by the Company in prior
periods.
Minority Interests
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"Minority interests" for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
includes $59,000 and $52,000, respectively from minority shares in a Domestic
Cinema, and $35,000 share of income and $7,000 share of loss, respectively from
minority interests in Reading Australia theater operating results.
Income Tax Provision
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Income tax expense in the current three month period includes an accrual
for foreign withholding taxes of $179,000 which will be paid if certain
intercompany loans are repaid and state and local taxes of $14,000. Income tax
expense in the prior year's first quarter includes a $109,000 provision for
foreign withholding taxes for and $50,000 for state and local taxes.
Net (loss) income
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As a result of the above described factors the Company recorded a "Net
loss" of $357,000 for the three months ending March 31, 1998 and "Net income" of
$1,425,000 in the corresponding period last year, a reduction in income of
approximately $1,782,000 comprised primarily of an increase in Theater Operating
Income of $764,000 (Theater Revenues less Theater Operating Expenses), less a
$1,106,000 reduction in "Interest and dividend" revenue, a $554,000 increase in
"General and Administrative" expenses and a decrease of $862,000 in "Other
income".
Net Income Applicable to Common Stockholders
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In each of the three month periods ended March 31,1998, "Net (loss) income
applicable to common stockholders" has been reduced by the 6.5% per annum
dividend on the $62,000,000 stated value of the Company's convertible preferred
stock and amortization of an asset put option issued to Citadel.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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At March 31, 1997, the Company had liquid funds $86,639,000. If the Company
is successful in its efforts to develop all of the projects which it is
presently considering in Australia, Puerto Rico and the domestic market, its
capital requirements over the next two years will exceed its existing cash
balances and existing borrowing arrangements. However, the Company believes that
additional funding could be realized through, among other things, bank
borrowings, sale-leaseback transactions and the issuance/sale of additional
equity either of Reading Entertainment, Inc., or Reading Australia or at the
project level. The Company does not presently have property purchase or
development commitments which exceed its liquid funds.
The following summarizes the major sources and uses of cash funds in the
three months ended March 31:
1998:
"Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents" decreased $6,231,000 from
$92,870,000 at December 31, 1997 to $86,639,000 at March 31, 1998. Working
capital decreased $3,762,000 from $87,126,000 at December 31, 1997 to
$83,364,000 at March 31, 1998.
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While not necessarily indicative of its results of operations determined
under generally accepted accounting principles, theater revenues less direct
theater, general and administrative expenses before interest, depreciation and
amortization ("Theater EBITDA") (inclusive of income from minority interest of
$94,000) totaled $1,417,000 in the three months ended March 31, 1998 versus
Theater EBITDA of $618,000 in the corresponding three month period last year.
Other principal sources of liquid funds in the current year three month period
were $1,328,000 in "Interest and dividend" income, a net decrease in "Amounts
receivable" of $359,000, a net decrease in "Prepayments and other current
assets" of $945,000 and a net decrease in "Restricted cash" of $3,093,000.
In addition to operating expenses, other uses of liquid funds in the three
months ended March 31, 1998 included $3,712,000 of property and equipment
purchases, a net decrease in "Accounts payable and accrued expenses," of
$2,827,000, a net decrease in "Purchase commitment" of $3,599,000, payment of
preferred stock dividends of $1,008,000, and a net decrease in "Notes payable"
of $537,000.
1997:
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"Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents" decreased $3,045,000 from
$48,680,000 at December 31, 1996 to $45,635,000 at March 31, 1997. Working
capital decreased $1,408,000 from $42,729,000 at December 31, 1996 to
$41,321,000 at March 31, 1997.
While not necessarily indicative of its results of operations determined
under generally accepted accounting principles, CineVista's, the Angelika's and
Reading Australia's (net of minority interest of $46,000) operating cash flow
(income or loss before depreciation and amortization) of $618,000 contributed to
the Company's liquid funds for the three months ended March 31, 1997. Other
principal sources of liquid funds in the current year quarter were $696,000 in
"Interest" income and a net decrease in "Amounts receivable" of $2,160,000.
In addition to operating expenses, other uses of liquid funds in the three
months ended March 31, 1997 included $2,445,000 in property and equipment, a net
decrease in "Accounts payable and accrued expenses," of $2,214,000 a net
increase in "Dividends receivable" of $1,972,000 (all of which related to the
Stater Bros. Preferred Stock) and a net increase in "Prepaids and other current
assets" of $339,000.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
From time to time, the Company or its representatives have made or may make
forward-looking statements, orally or in writing, including those contained
herein. Such forward-looking statements may be included in, without limitation,
reports to stockholders, press releases, oral statements made with the approval
of an authorized executive officer of the Company and filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The words or phrases "anticipates,"
"expects," "will continue," "estimates," "projects," or similar expressions are
intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The results contemplated by the Company's forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to vary materially from anticipated results, including without
limitation, delays in obtaining leases and permits for new multiplex locations,
construction risks and delays, the lack of strong film product, the impact of
competition, market and other risks associated with the Company's investment
activities and other factors described herein.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the reporting period.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
READING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REGISTRANT
Date: May 14, 1998 By: /s/ James A. Wunderle
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James A. Wunderle
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)
Date: May 14, 1998 By: /s/ Mark A. Novell
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Mark A. Novell
Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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