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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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/X/ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
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/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-14020
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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HAWAII 77-0412800
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
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10900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90024
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 208-3636
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
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Common Stock, No Par Value New York Stock Exchange
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT: None
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Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES /X/ NO / /
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive Proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendments to
this Form 10-K. / /
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant as of February 28, 1997 was approximately $245,275,984.
The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 1997 was
19,957,084.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 1997 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
FORM 10-K
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
1. Business.................................................................. 1
2. Properties................................................................ 19
3. Legal Proceedings......................................................... 22
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders; Executive Officers of
the Registrant.......................................................... 22
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PART II
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5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters................................................................. 24
6. Selected Financial Data................................................... 25
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.............................................................. 26
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data............................... 35
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure.............................................................. 56
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10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant........................ 56
11. Executive Compensation.................................................... 56
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management............ 56
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions............................ 56
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PART IV
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14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K........... 56
(a) 1. Financial Statements............................................... 56
2. Financial Statement Schedules.......................................... 56
3. Exhibits............................................................... 57
(b) Reports on Form 8-K................................................... 58
SIGNATURES.................................................................... 59
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES................................................. 61
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Castle & Cooke, Inc. (the "Company" or "Castle") was incorporated in Hawaii
on October 10, 1995, to be the successor to the real estate and resort business
of Dole Food Company, Inc. ("Dole"). Effective December 28, 1995 (the
"Distribution Date"), Dole transferred its real estate and resorts business to
Castle and distributed to Dole shareholders one share of Castle common stock for
every three shares of Dole common stock. This transaction is referred to herein
as the "Distribution". As used herein, the terms "Company" or "Castle" refer to
the real estate and resorts business of Dole when used with reference to time
periods prior to the Distribution Date, and to Castle and its consolidated
subsidiaries and controlled joint ventures when used with respect to time
periods on or after the Distribution Date.
The Company is engaged in three principal businesses: residential real
estate, resorts and commercial real estate. Castle conducts residential real
estate development operations on the island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii, and
in Bakersfield, California and Sierra Vista, Arizona. Castle's resort operations
are located in Hawaii on the island of Lana'i and include two luxury resort
hotels, The Lodge at Koele and The Manele Bay Hotel, two golf courses, and
luxury vacation home developments associated with the resort hotels. It is
developing commercial and industrial properties in Bakersfield and San Jose,
California; Raleigh, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Phoenix and Sierra
Vista, Arizona and on Oahu, and also owns and manages office buildings, shopping
centers and other commercial and industrial properties in California, Hawaii,
Arizona, North Carolina and Georgia.
The Company's residential real estate, resorts and commercial real estate
businesses are described in more detail below. In 1996 and Castle's two
preceding fiscal years, Castle had no foreign operations or export sales. For
detailed financial information with respect to the Company's business and
operations including amounts of revenue, operating profit or loss and
identifiable assets attributable to each of the Company's industry segments and
to domestic operations, see the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and
the related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II herein.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Castle is one of the largest developers and builders of single-family and
multi-family homes on the island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii, and one of the
largest developers of residential real estate in Bakersfield, California and
Sierra Vista, Arizona. Castle's residential real estate operations on Oahu
include the development, construction and marketing of single-family and
multi-family detached and attached homes within master-planned residential
communities and on other parcels of land which have been acquired and developed
by Castle. In Bakersfield, which is located approximately 100 miles north of Los
Angeles, Castle primarily subdivides and develops residential communities and
sells finished homesites to homebuilders. Castle has engaged in limited
homebuilding on certain of its properties in Bakersfield, but now focuses on the
sale of homesites to national and local homebuilders. In addition, Castle is
developing and selling homesites in Sierra Vista, Arizona, located approximately
70 miles southwest of Tucson.
Castle owns large parcels of entitled and unentitled residential land in the
Oahu, Bakersfield and Sierra Vista markets. "Entitled" land is land that has
received all necessary land use and zoning approvals for development from the
appropriate state, county and local governments, except for any required tract
maps, subdivision approvals, grading and building permits and other secondary
approvals. "Unentitled" land is land that has not received all such approvals.
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HAWAII
GENERAL
In Hawaii, Castle develops land and designs, builds and sells single-family
and multi-family homes for "entry-level" and "move-up" buyers. Castle's Hawaii
communities emphasize the development of planned neighborhoods with a range of
lot and home sizes. Home designs within a particular product line are generally
standardized and limited in number. This standardization helps permit on-site
mass production and bulk purchasing of material and components by contractors
and subcontractors engaged by Castle. Homes built by Castle in Hawaii are
generally designed by consulting architects whose designs are geared to the
local market. Designs are also constrained by zoning requirements, building
codes, energy efficiency laws and local architectural guidelines, among other
factors. Castle normally builds, decorates, furnishes and landscapes several
model homes for each subdivision or project. Major changes in design from the
model homes are not generally permitted, but homebuyers may select various
optional amenities.
HAWAII'S "AFFORDABLE" HOUSING PROGRAM
Governmental agencies in Hawaii have implemented various formal and informal
policies at both the state and local levels in an effort to increase the supply
of low-income and moderate-income housing. As a condition to classifying land
for urban development, the State Land Use Commission ("LUC") and the County
Councils for each county in Hawaii determine, most often at the time of
entitlement proceedings before those bodies, requirements, on a
project-by-project basis, for the provision by residential developers of
"affordable" housing. Generally, the State of Hawaii has required developers of
residential projects to offer for sale to eligible buyers a portion (recently
50% to 60%) of the total number of units in the project at prices that are
affordable to buyers whose incomes are between 80% and 140% of median local
income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD"). Counties have supported this policy and normally require
that a portion of the "affordable" units (recently 30% of the total number of
units) be affordable to families whose incomes are between 80% and 120% of the
HUD median local income.
The State LUC had required that 50% of the homes sold in Mililani Mauka be
affordable to families with incomes between 80% and 140% of the median local
income (as determined by HUD). Within this 50% requirement, the City and County
of Honolulu requires that 10% of the homes be affordable to families whose
income is not more than 80% of the HUD median local income. In 1996, the State
of Hawaii, through the Governor's Office, initiated a change in its affordable
housing policies by assigning the implementation and enforcement of such
policies to the Counties. Based on this new policy, the Company recently sought
and was granted an amendment to the affordable housing requirements that were
imposed by the State LUC on its Mililani Mauka Phase I and Phase II projects.
The earlier LUC requirement that 30% of the homes be affordable to buyers
earning between 80% and 120% of HUD median local income, and the requirement
that 20% of the homes be affordable to buyers earning between 120% and 140% of
the HUD median local income were replaced with a requirement that the Company
satisfy the affordable housing requirements imposed by the City and County of
Honolulu. Accordingly, the Company expects to be required to continue to sell
the units in Mililani Mauka as follows. For Mililani Mauka Phase I and Phase
II-B, 30% of the units would be affordable to families with incomes between 80%
and 120% of HUD median local income. For Mililani Mauka Phase II-A, 50% of the
units would be affordable to families with incomes between 80% and 140% of HUD
median local income.
The determination of whether a home is "affordable" is based on an
assessment of whether a purchaser is able to satisfy certain specified mortgage
criteria. For example, the 1996 HUD median local income for a family of four in
the City and County of Honolulu (Oahu) was $55,900. Therefore, in an affordable
project in Mililani Mauka, allocating one-third of monthly income for housing,
and assuming a customer trust fund amount for insurance, real property tax and
maintenance of $165 per month, a 10% down payment, a 30-year loan and an annual
interest rate of 7.95%, a home priced at approximately
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$149,500 would be "affordable" for a family earning 80% of HUD median local
income and a home priced at approximately $298,000 would be "affordable" for a
family earning 140% of HUD median local income.
To ensure that homes sold pursuant to "affordable" housing requirements
remain "affordable" to other eligible buyers and to prevent speculation, state
and local governments typically impose transfer restrictions on purchasers of
"affordable" homes. These restrictions generally provide that if the home is to
be sold or transferred within a one to ten year period following its original
sale, the government has the option to purchase the home on a formula price
basis. The formula is intended to discourage speculation by preventing the owner
from disposing of the home at the market price while allowing the owner to
recover the owner's investment. Additionally, the state or local government may
require the purchaser of an "affordable" unit to pay to the government a portion
of any profits derived from resale of that unit after the ten-year period.
Castle's revenues and operating income may fluctuate significantly depending
upon the mix of "affordable" and market-priced homes sold during any given
period. Therefore, Castle's historical revenues and operating income may not be
indicative of future performance. In addition, because the formula for
calculating the price of "affordable" homes takes into account mortgage interest
payments, increases in mortgage interest rates may decrease the price of
Castle's "affordable" homes, which could result in lower revenues and operating
income.
DEVELOPMENTS
MILILANI TOWN, Castle's largest development, is an approximately 3,500-acre
master-planned community located on the central plain of Oahu, approximately 18
miles northwest of downtown Honolulu. Mililani Town, which was founded over 25
years ago, has a population of approximately 35,000 and offers a full range of
residential, commercial, educational and recreational services. It is
anticipated that Mililani Town will eventually house approximately 50,000
residents in approximately 16,000 single-family and multi-family units.
In Mililani Makai, the first section of the community to be developed,
Castle sold approximately 9,300 units on approximately 2,300 acres of land. In
Mililani Mauka, the section of Mililani Town currently undergoing development,
Castle plans to develop approximately 6,580 units on approximately 1,200 acres.
The necessary land use and zoning approvals for these units have been received,
roadways are being built and utilities are being installed in each subdivision,
and sales of approximately 2,819 (including 360 units built and sold by a third
party) of the 6,580 units have closed through December 31, 1996. Castle's
market-priced homes in the first phase of Mililani Mauka range in size from
approximately 800 to 2,700 square feet of living area and in price from
approximately $260,000 to over $600,000. Castle has designed Mililani Mauka to
allow it to build to suit market conditions by developing moderately priced and
higher-priced homes. Based upon 1996 HUD median local income, "affordable" homes
in Mililani Mauka are currently priced from approximately $115,000 to $250,000.
ROYAL KUNIA is an approximately 270-acre master-planned community being
built in central Oahu, approximately 19 miles west of downtown Honolulu. The
undeveloped residential areas of Royal Kunia were purchased in August 1992 as
entitled but unimproved land by a limited partnership in which a wholly owned
subsidiary of Castle is the sole general partner and holds a 50% interest. The
development, when completed in accordance with the master plan, will offer
single-family and multi-family housing adjacent to commercial properties, parks
and recreational facilities. The master plan provides for 1,740 units at Royal
Kunia, including 966 market-priced units and 774 "affordable" units. The price
of the market-priced single-family homes (between approximately 800 and 2,000
square feet of living area) ranges from approximately $256,000 to $400,000.
Based upon 1996 HUD median local income, "affordable" housing is currently
priced from approximately $200,000 to $245,000. Sales of 541 units had closed
through December 31, 1996.
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LALEA AT HAWAII KAI is a low-rise condominium development proposed to
contain approximately 289 units in the community of Hawaii Kai in East Oahu.
Located on approximately 22 acres of land, site construction commenced in August
of 1995. All units are market priced and range in price from approximately
$198,000 to $350,000. Closings commenced in the third quarter of 1996, and 72
units had closed through December 31, 1996.
NA PU'U NANI AT WAIKOLOA is a proposed residential development on the island
of Hawaii which forms a part of Waikoloa Village. Na Pu'u Nani is held by a
joint venture in which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Castle is the managing
general partner and holds a 30% interest. In September 1993, the joint venture
filed suit against the party from whom the property was purchased. This
litigation was settled by the parties in January 1996, prior to trial, under
terms that the Company believes will be beneficial should it proceed with the
project. This project is currently inactive, pending improvement of market
conditions.
SALES AND MARKETING
In Hawaii, Castle promotes its residential developments through general
public awareness of Castle using public relations activities and advertising in
the local media. Castle employs in-house commissioned sales personnel and
generally maintains on-site sales offices for each subdivision or project.
Castle also retains outside brokers, sales and marketing firms and consultants
in the marketing of its homes. Castle sells its homes in its Royal Kunia
development on Oahu through an affiliate of its limited partner in the project.
Sales contracts are usually subject to certain contingencies such as the buyer's
ability to qualify for financing. Castle has from time to time facilitated the
financing process by providing closing credits and by purchasing commitments
from local financial institutions to provide fixed-rate mortgage loans to
eligible buyers. Homebuyers must comply with the credit criteria required by
these institutions.
ORDER INVENTORY AND BACKLOG
Castle's inventory of completed homes on Oahu varies according to the stage
of development of each of Castle's communities. It is currently Castle's
practice to include a home in backlog at the contract price upon execution of a
sales contract and receipt of money on deposit (usually $1,000 to $5,000), and
to remove it from backlog upon transfer of title. Backlog may vary substantially
over time because Castle's communities are long-term projects that are
frequently at different stages of development. In the past, the Company has
generally allowed prospective purchasers who are unable to obtain financing to
cancel their contracts and has refunded their deposit. During the past five
years, the Company experienced an average contract cancellation rate of
approximately 24%.
The following table sets forth the dollar amount of backlog orders for
Castle's residential projects on Oahu in Hawaii as of December 31, 1996 and for
December 31, 1995.
OAHU
BACKLOG--HOMES
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New orders............................................................ 140,446 186,968
Deliveries............................................................ 158,246 214,231
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THE HAWAII ECONOMY AND HOUSING MARKET
The Hawaii economy weakened and continued to worsen throughout 1996. The
Hawaii economy is strongly influenced by tourism. Comparing 1993 to 1990,
tourism declined (as measured by total visitor count) by approximately 12.1%.
Comparing 1996 to 1993, tourism increased by approximately 11.4%. However, in
late 1996 tourism again declined to below levels for the same period in 1995.
Honolulu's rate of inflation for 1996 was 1.5% compared to a national average of
3.3%. In terms of job growth, Hawaii experienced a loss of jobs in 1996, and
Hawaii's 1996 unemployment rate exceeded the national average by approximately
.5%. Overall, the Hawaii economy is experiencing a significant downturn. No
assurance can be given that Hawaii will experience economic growth in the
future, and a prolonged economic downturn would have a material adverse effect
on Castle's financial condition and results of operations.
The median resale price of a single-family home on Oahu increased by
approximately 3% in 1993, was unchanged in 1994, declined by approximately 3% in
1995, and decreased by approximately 4% in 1996. The number of resales of
single-family homes on Oahu during 1996, as compared to 1995, declined by
approximately 6%. Home foreclosures in Honolulu were up by more than 40% in 1996
compared to 1995. The Hawaii economy is also subject to risks associated with
its weather. Heavy rainfall, hurricanes and other natural disasters could impact
the local economy and Castle's operations.
U.S. MAINLAND
GENERAL
Castle's active developments in California are in Bakersfield, the county
seat of Kern County, located in the southern part of California's central (San
Joaquin) valley. Castle's Bakersfield developments are located in the southwest
part of the city in the vicinity of the California State University at
Bakersfield. In Bakersfield, Castle subdivides and develops its landholdings
into developable parcels and planned residential communities designed to meet
demand for housing in each market segment. This includes homesites for single
family homes in price ranges from entry level to luxury homes, including
pre-designed as well as custom plans. Castle intends to continue the development
of certain of its existing landholdings in California. In 1996 Castle sold
approximately 3,000 acres of agriculturally zoned land in Bakersfield, and may
sell additional such land in the future.
Castle's active development in Arizona is in the town of Sierra Vista, where
it subdivides and develops its land holdings into developable parcels and
homesites to provide housing for the military-based population and retirement
market.
In 1996, Castle formed a partnership with Golden Bear International, Inc. (a
company wholly owned by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus) to develop
master-planned communities featuring high-end, daily fee Jack Nicklaus signature
courses as the central amenity. The partnership will explore and may make land
acquisitions in major metropolitan markets with strong growth trends and an
under supply of high-end daily fee golf courses. Castle will act as
master-developer and general partner, with Golden Bear International, Inc. as
limited partner, providing golf design, construction, and course management
services. The venture has entered into a contract to acquire property for its
first new community, Keene's Pointe in Orlando, Florida, comprising
approximately 866 acres and adjacent to the town of Windemere and the Disney
Preserve. Under the contract, the property would be purchased on a parcel by
parcel basis over a 10 year period. Assuming the satisfactory completion of its
due diligence investigation and satisfaction of other conditions to closing, the
acquisition of the first parcel is expected to close by the fourth quarter of
1997. The first parcel is comprised of approximately 193 acres for a proposed
18-hole golf course and clubhouse and an additional 230 acres which is proposed
for approximately 350 homesites.
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DEVELOPMENTS
SEVEN OAKS is a master-planned community on approximately 1,000 acres that
is designed to be the premier residential development in Bakersfield. Seven Oaks
surrounds the Seven Oaks Country Club and Golf Course, which was developed by
Castle and eventually will be contributed to a nonprofit mutual benefit
corporation. Castle has the exclusive right to sell memberships in the Seven
Oaks Country Club and is obligated to fund the net operating losses of the
country club through the earlier of the time at which the club has 450 active
golf memberships or October 31, 2002. As of December 31, 1996, 143 such
memberships had been sold. Development of the community is being completed in
phases, based on market demand. Castle has developed neighborhoods offering
homesites for "move-up" to luxury homes in four price ranges. Homesite prices in
Seven Oaks range from approximately $25,000 to $300,000. Approximately 1,076
homesites remain to be developed on approximately 415 acres.
SILVER CREEK is a master-planned community encompassing approximately 600
acres in Bakersfield. Castle offers homesites and homes at three price levels.
Castle's homes are currently priced between approximately $80,000 and $100,000
and its homesites are priced between approximately $18,000 and $22,000.
Approximately 785 homesites remain to be developed on approximately 218 acres.
BRIMHALL, an approximately 1,232 acre residential community in Bakersfield,
was originally planned to attract entry-level and move-up home buyers. The price
of single-family homesites in the current phases in Brimhall range from
approximately $16,000 to $70,000. An additional 225 acres, known as the
Fairways, received the necessary zoning for an active adult community of
approximately 783 units. Approximately 833 homesites remain to be developed on
approximately 207 acres currently entitled. In addition, approximately 680 acres
are currently being planned to complete the Brimhall community and, accordingly,
the Company is in the process of obtaining the zoning approvals. No assurance
can be given, however, that the Company will be able to obtain any such
approvals.
SIERRA VISTA consists of approximately 408 entitled acres and 5,355
unentitled acres near the City of Sierra Vista, located in Cochise County in the
southeast portion of Arizona about 70 miles from Tucson. Sierra Vista contains
single-family and multi-family homesites developed by Castle for sale to
builders and individuals. The homesites in Sierra Vista are priced from
approximately $13,000 to $70,000. Approximately 1,380 homesites remain to be
developed on the approximately 408 entitled acres.
SALES AND MARKETING
In California, Castle markets its developments through local newspaper,
magazine, radio and outdoor advertising, promotional literature, and sales
meetings conducted for both individual homebuyers and residential brokers and
builders. Castle also maintains a sales center in Bakersfield to display
available homesites to prospective builders and individual buyers. In Arizona,
Castle advertises Sierra Vista as a national retirement community and has been
actively marketing the area through national magazines. In California and in
Arizona, Castle occasionally uses outside brokers in marketing its properties.
Castle sells its finished homesites in Bakersfield to homebuilders. Castle also
sells options in Bakersfield to homebuilders to acquire a number of available
homesites, and it has been Castle's experience that nearly all of the options
granted pursuant to the agreements have been exercised in full. The down payment
on these options typically equals 10% of the aggregate purchase price of the
homesites. Sales of homesites include options to repurchase as well as
architectural control covenants. Contracts for homesites sold by Castle in
California provide for Castle's approval of home design and construction.
From time to time, Castle provides financing to buyers of its California and
Arizona homesites by taking promissory notes instead of cash for a portion of
the sales price of the properties it sells. Down payments on these transactions
have averaged between 20% to 25%.
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ORDER INVENTORY AND BACKLOG
Castle's inventory of developed homesites in California and Arizona varies
according to the stage of development of each of Castle's communities. It is
currently the policy of Castle to limit its inventory of completed but unsold
homesites in Bakersfield and Sierra Vista to less than one year of anticipated
demand. It has been Castle's experience that nearly all of the options granted
to homebuilders have been exercised in full.
The following table sets forth the dollar amount of backlog orders for
Castle's homesite development in California and Arizona as of December 31, 1996
and as of December 31, 1995.
BAKERSFIELD AND SIERRA VISTA
BACKLOG--HOMESITES
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Deliveries.............................................................. 14,440 19,982
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THE BAKERSFIELD ECONOMY AND HOUSING MARKET
A substantial majority of Castle's residential developments in the
continental United States are located in Bakersfield, the county seat of Kern
County. Kern County's population was approximately 663,000 persons, comprising
approximately 199,000 households in 1995. Bakersfield is currently the most
affordable city in California (based on a November, 1996 survey by the National
Association of Homebuilders). The population of metropolitan Bakersfield
increased from approximately 329,000 in 1990 to approximately 385,000 in 1995,
an average annual growth rate of 3.4% versus 1.8% for California as a whole.
Kern County is the leading oil-producing county in the lower 48 states and
the fourth leading agricultural county (based on crop value) in the United
States. The Bakersfield economy is sensitive to economic, political and weather
conditions affecting oil and agriculture, and the California economy has
suffered considerably in recent years. The climate and geology of California
present certain risks for natural disasters and other sudden events. The
Bakersfield area, like much of California, is at risk for seismic activity.
Storms, floods, drought and earthquakes may have a material adverse effect on
the local economy and on the properties or operations of Castle.
DEVELOPMENT OF MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES
Master-planned communities are long-term projects requiring substantial
investments of time and capital resources. In Castle's experience,
master-planned communities have generally required approximately eight to ten
years from initial planning and entitlement proceedings to the closing of the
first sale of a completed home on the island of Oahu and up to three years from
initial planning and entitlement proceedings to the closing of the first sale of
a finished homesite or a completed home in California.
THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS. Castle prepares the plans for each master-planned
community providing for infrastructure, neighborhoods, commercial and industrial
areas, educational and other public facilities as well as open space. Once
preliminary plans have been prepared, Castle must obtain numerous governmental
approvals, licenses, permits and agreements, referred to as "entitlements,"
before it can commence development and construction. In Hawaii and California,
obtaining the many necessary entitlements for
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large residential developments and master-planned communities is an extended
process which can involve a number of different governmental jurisdictions and
agencies, considerable risk and expense, and substantial delays. Unless and
until the requisite entitlements are received and substantial work has been
commenced in reliance upon such entitlements, a developer generally does not
have any "vested rights" to develop a project.
Before developing its Hawaii properties, Castle must obtain a variety of
regulatory approvals from state and local governmental authorities relating to
such matters as permitted land uses and levels of density, the installation of
utilities and waste disposal services, and the dedication of acreage for open
space, parks, schools and other community purposes. For example, if the current
land classification is "Agricultural", the Hawaii State Land Use Commission must
issue a final decision and order approving urban land uses and amending district
boundaries. The city and/or county councils must enact ordinances or issue
resolutions approving amendments to the relevant general plan and development
plan and approving zoning changes and variances, and issue permits for shoreline
management, if applicable. After these entitlements are granted, subdivision
approvals and building permits must be obtained. Changes in circumstances or in
applicable law may require amended or additional approvals. Castle may incur
substantial direct costs in connection with the land use approval process in
Hawaii. In addition to the costs and fees required in connection with various
applications, counties may impose conditions having economic costs and
consequences and assess "impact fees" based on anticipated effects of Castle's
projects on existing communities, including such things as infrastructure,
transportation, waste disposal, education and air quality.
Castle's unentitled land in California is located in Kern County, Los
Angeles County, and Santa Clara County. Castle also owns unentitled land at its
Sierra Vista development in Arizona. While the requirements vary in each
location, and while the amount of time it takes to obtain entitlements is
generally shorter in Arizona than in California, the entitlement process for
transforming such land into a developable parcel or a master-planned community
includes such things as annexation proceedings involving the local
municipalities, regulatory approvals relating to such matters as permitted land
uses and levels of density, the installation of utilities and waste disposal
services, and the dedication of acreage for open space, parks, schools, and
other community purposes. In addition, upon receipt of a building permit for a
finished homesite, homebuilders are required in California to pay impact fees
based on governmental assessment of the effects of their projects on existing
communities, including such things as infrastructure, transportation, waste
disposal, education and air quality of the communities.
DEVELOPMENT. The land development process for a master-planned community
entails a range of activities, including design engineering, grading raw land,
constructing public infrastructure such as streets, utilities and public
facilities, and finishing individual lots. Castle arranges for the design and
the construction and installation by contractors and subcontractors of the
infrastructure in its master-planned communities. The development process
results in finished and graded construction sites for homes or other facilities.
In its master-planned communities, Castle generally coordinates home
construction with commercial development and installation of parks and
recreational facilities. In this process, Castle may contract with third parties
to develop commercial zones, public areas and recreational amenities, which may
include shopping centers, schools, libraries, community centers, parks, golf
courses and other essential facilities. It is the policy of Castle to retain
control over the location and character of non-residential properties, such as
shopping centers and recreational facilities, within its master-planned
communities. Castle develops its communities in phases to allow Castle
flexibility to build to suit market conditions and to create stable and
attractive neighborhoods. Consequently, at any particular time, the various
phases of a project generally are in different stages of land development and
construction.
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HOME CONSTRUCTION AND WARRANTIES
For most of its projects, Castle contracts or subcontracts virtually all
construction work. Engineering, landscaping, master-planning and environmental
impact analysis work are performed by independent contractors and subcontractors
that are familiar with local requirements. Castle engages consulting firms to
assist in project planning and hires independent contractors and subcontractors
to perform site development and construction work on individual projects. At all
stages of production, Castle monitors and coordinates the activities of
builders, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
Castle provides customary warranties to purchasers of its homes in Hawaii
and California. Castle evaluates its contractors and subcontractors in Hawaii
and California and its builders in California with respect to their ability to
meet potential warranty obligations. In addition to customary warranties
provided by Castle to its homebuyers, Castle is subject in California to a state
law which establishes a ten-year period during which consumers can seek redress
for latent defects in new homes.
RESORTS
The island of Lana'i consists of approximately 90,500 acres and is the sixth
largest of the Hawaiian islands. The Company owns approximately 88,598 acres or
98% of the island. On Lana'i, Castle owns and operates two luxury resorts, with
two championship golf courses. Castle is also developing two luxury vacation
home projects on Lana'i. For the purposes of this discussion, the activities of
Castle on Lana'i will be divided into three areas: Resorts, Resort Developments
and Other Businesses on Lana'i.
RESORTS
The Company owns and operates two luxury resorts, the Lodge at Koele and the
Manele Bay Hotel, on Lana'i. The Company is responsible for all phases of
lodging operations, including the hiring, training and supervision of all of the
managers and employees necessary for the operation of the facilities, and the
marketing and maintenance of the properties.
THE LODGE AT KOELE, a 102-room luxury hotel situated in the wooded highlands
of the island, opened in mid-1990. This resort hotel includes tennis facilities,
stables and a riding facility, an executive putting course, a fitness center,
two restaurants, a retail shop and award-winning gardens. There is also a
championship 18-hole golf course, the Experience at Koele, designed by Greg
Norman and course architect Ted Robinson, with a clubhouse, a retail shop and
restaurant. In 1996, the Lana'i Pines Sporting Clays facility was opened
featuring skeet, trap, compact sporting and a 14 station clays course catering
to upscale shooters in one of the fastest growing sports in the United States.
The resort, golf course, and restaurants have received numerous awards. In 1996,
the Koele resort made Conde' Nast Traveler's Gold list with the highest score in
Hawaii and was voted by its readers the World's Best Golf Resort.
THE MANELE BAY HOTEL, a 249-room luxury ocean-front resort, was opened in
1991. The Manele Bay complex includes a 12,000 square foot conference center, a
spa facility, tennis center and pro shop, three restaurants, a retail shop and a
salon. The resort also features an 18-hole championship golf course, the
Challenge at Manele, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and a clubhouse with a pro shop
and restaurant. The Manele Bay Hotel, restaurants and golf course have been
recognized with numerous awards. In the 1996 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Poll,
the Manele Bay Hotel was voted number four among the top 10 tropical resorts in
the world and rated by readers of Travel & Leisure as number 16 among the 100
Best Hotels in the World.
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The following table sets forth combined operating statistics for the two
hotels for fiscal years 1993 through 1996:
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1996 1995 1994 1993
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Average daily room rate....................................... $ 266 $ 251 $ 239 $ 230
Occupancy rate................................................ 62% 58% 55% 41%
Room revenue per available room (daily)....................... $ 166 $ 143 $ 130 $ 94
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"Average daily rate," for any period, is the aggregate room revenue from the
two Lana'i resorts during such period, divided by the aggregate number of days
during which guests occupied rooms at the two Lana'i resorts during such period.
"Room revenue per available room," for any period, is the aggregate room revenue
from the two Lana'i resorts during such period, divided by the number of rooms
available at the two Lana'i resorts during such period.
The Lana'i resorts cater to upscale leisure travelers. Castle operates its
own computerized reservations service headquartered on Lana'i, and directs an
international sales and marketing program, including national advertising,
publicity efforts, satellite sales offices in Honolulu, Los Angeles, Chicago and
New York, and international representation. While the majority of the guests of
the Lana'i resorts originate from the mainland United States, Asia and Europe,
there is also a local market in Hawaii.
Approximately 40% of tourists traveling to Hawaii originate in California
and Japan. During the 1990's, weak economic conditions in California and Japan
have generally resulted in reduced room rates and reduced hotel occupancies
throughout Hawaii. Tourism to Hawaii is affected by a number of variables,
including general economic conditions, exchange rates, competition from other
destinations, the cost and availability of airline transportation and the
general popularity of the State. Lana'i is particularly vulnerable to changes in
air service, which can be affected by adverse weather conditions. Many of these
factors have had a negative effect on Hawaii tourism over the last several
years, causing a decline in tourist arrivals from 1991 to 1994. Tourism improved
in 1995, although the benefit of such improvement was felt primarily in Oahu and
not on the neighbor islands, including Lana'i, and in 1996 tourism was
essentially flat, with the decline in mainland visitors offset by an increase in
visitors from Japan.
RESORT DEVELOPMENTS
GENERAL
Castle is a developer and builder of single-family and multi-family homes on
the island of Lana'i. Castle develops land and designs, builds and sells high
quality homes for the resort and local housing markets. Projects being developed
or proposed include townhomes and detached single family homes for the luxury
vacation home buyer.
LUXURY VACATION HOME PROJECTS
THE KOELE PROJECT. Koele, located at the edge of Lana'i City at an
elevation of 1,800 feet, includes 632 acres zoned for hotels, golf, residential
and park uses. The Lodge at Koele and The Experience at Koele golf course form
the focus of the development. The first phase of the Koele luxury residential
project includes the Villas at Koele, consisting of 88 proposed multi-family
units on 18.5 acres, and 255 proposed single family units on 138 acres. The
first phase of infrastructure, including all roads, utility and drainage
improvements for the Villas at Koele and the 19 single family homesites in a
project known as Puulani Ridge, was completed in August, 1995.
The Villas at Koele are multi-family units, overlooking the Experience at
Koele golf course. There are six floor plans ranging in size from approximately
1,360 square feet to approximately 2,660 square feet, with sales prices ranging
from approximately $500,000 to $1,000,000. A sales center with six furnished
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model homes and sales office opened in December 1994, and construction on the
first phase of 20 units commenced in March, 1995.
Luxury single family homes at Koele are proposed to be sold as custom house
and lot package, where the buyer selects a lot and house design and the Company
constructs the house. Completed house and lot packages are expected to range in
price from approximately $800,000 to $2,500,000.
The vacation homes at Koele are marketed primarily to affluent individuals
from the mainland United States and, to a lesser degree, Japan and Hawaii.
Marketing efforts include local and national advertising and publicity, as well
as those of an on-site sales team of licensed professionals. The majority of
buyers are anticipated to be repeat guests of the Lodge at Koele or the Manele
Bay Hotel. The development and construction of new luxury hotels in Hawaii and
elsewhere, and continued economic weakness in California and Japan, could
negatively impact occupancy levels at the resort hotels on Lana'i, resulting in
a reduced number of vacation home sales. Pre-sales for the Villas at the Koele
Project commenced in December, 1994. As of December 31, 1996, there were six
closings of sales of Villas townhomes (four in 1996 and two in 1995), and there
were no units under contract of sale. As of December 31, 1996, there was one
closing and there were no contracts of sale for single family homes at Puulani
Ridge. The development and sale of the residential property in the Koele Project
is expected to occur over a twenty year period.
THE MANELE BAY PROJECT. The Manele Bay Project is located on approximately
868 acres on the southern coast of Lana'i. The property is currently zoned for
hotel, golf course, commercial, residential, park and open space uses. The
Manele Bay Hotel and The Challenge at Manele golf course will form the
centerpiece of the development.
The first increment of the Manele Bay Project will include 94 multi-family
units on 33.4 acres and 166 single family homesites on approximately 145 acres.
The development of this increment will proceed in phases. The first phase of
this increment has Concept Master Plan approval and Special Management Area
("SMA") approval from the County of Maui. Final subdivision approval, which must
be obtained from the County prior to closing sales, is expected to be obtained
by the third quarter of 1997. The Company does not now currently have all
required governmental approvals for the development of the second or any
subsequent increments of the Manele Bay Project. There can be no assurance that
Castle will obtain all such approvals and permits.
The Company began accepting contracts and/or reservations in December of
1996. Currently, there are contracts for two single family lots and reservations
for three multi-family units. The multi-family project, known as the Terraces,
has five floor plans ranging in size from approximately 1,560 square feet to
approximately 3,200 square feet. They are currently priced from approximately
$800,000 to approximately $2.1 million. Four model units for the Terraces are
under construction and are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of
1997. The single family lots are currently priced from approximately $650,000 to
approximately $2,450,000. Closings on the lots are expected to occur in the
second quarter of 1997. The development and sale of the residential property at
Manele Bay is expected to occur over a twenty year period.
OTHER BUSINESSES ON LANA'I
The Company is involved in a number of other businesses on Lana'i, including
a residential redevelopment project and the operation of commercial properties
and various support services.
LANA'I CITY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECT. The Company has embarked on a
residential redevelopment project within Lana'i City that includes up to
approximately 250 single family homes that are planned to be sold to the
residents of Lana'i. This project involves the demolition of old plantation
homes and rebuilding new single family homes on the lots. Castle also plans to
develop, build and manage approximately 164 multi-family units for rental to
employees of Castle and other residents of Lana'i. The single family homes are
proposed to range in size from approximately 780 square feet to 1,344 square
feet with
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prices ranging from approximately $115,000 to $245,000. The multi-family housing
is in preliminary design. In order to facilitate the construction of this
project, Castle submitted an application to the County under HRS 201E-43, and
has agreed to an affordable housing program to include 195 affordable housing
and/or rental units. The application and affordable housing program was approved
by the County in April 1996 and final subdivision for the project is expected to
be obtained in 1997. As of December 31, 1996, twenty five homes have been
completed, seven have closed and four are under contracts for sale.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. The Company owns and manages
approximately 51,000 square feet of improved commercial lease space within
Lana'i City. The Company is also engaged in a number of support businesses or
activities on the island of Lana'i. These support operations include the
management of approximately 557 residential rental units in Lana'i City, and the
management of a diversified agriculture program. The agricultural operation
includes cattle grazing, forage production, a limited number of small crops and
raising beef cattle and hogs. Castle recently sold the cattle operation and
plans to sell or otherwise discontinue substantially all of its agricultural
operations. In addition, Castle owns and operates a regulated water company on
Lanai. The water company is regulated by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
and provides water service to the resorts, commercial customers, government
entities and the residents of Lana'i City.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
HAWAII PROPERTIES
On the island of Oahu, Castle is the developer and manager of the Mililani
Technology Park, the Cannery Development, the Town Center of Mililani and the
Dole Plantation. The following paragraphs describe each of the properties in
more detail.
MILILANI TECHNOLOGY PARK is an approximately 230 acre high
technology/business park approximately two miles from Mililani Town. The park is
planned to be an employment center for Central Oahu and Oahu's North Shore. The
zoning for Mililani Technology Park requires that no less than 45% of the
initial acreage be sold or ground leased to high technology companies. Phase One
of the Mililani Technology Park, consisting of approximately 100 acres, has
received all necessary entitlements. Subdivision improvements for all but
approximately 27 acres of Phase One are in place. Of the 100 acres in Phase One,
50 acres have been sold and four acres are leased with an option to buy. As of
December 31, 1996, four developed lots in Phase One, totaling approximately 19
acres, were being marketed for sale, with an additional 27 undeveloped acres
remaining in this Phase. Phase Two, consisting of approximately 130 acres, has
received Hawaii State Land Use Commission approval. The City approved the
Development Plan application for Phase Two in December 1995. The zoning
application will be submitted for approval by the City when market conditions
warrant. Major development work is required in Phase Two, including subdivision
improvements, a one million gallon off-site water reservoir and adding capacity
to off-site sewer lines. There are two buildings owned by Castle in the park:
the 31,000 square foot Verifone Building, and the 20,000 square foot
multi-tenant office building known as the Leilehua Building. The Leilehua
Building land is leased by Castle from a third party. As of December 31, 1996,
the Verifone Building was fully leased to a single tenant (which holds an option
to purchase the property) and the Leilehua Building was 94% leased and, the two
buildings, combined, had a monthly weighted average rent of $1.40 per square
foot.
CANNERY DEVELOPMENT. This property, previously used by Dole for its Hawaii
pineapple cannery operations, consists of approximately 45 acres and is located
approximately ten minutes driving time to downtown Honolulu or to the Honolulu
International Airport and 15-20 minutes driving time to Waikiki. The Iwilei
property is in various stages of development. Approximately 20 acres are
developed, including streets, parking lots and building pads. Twenty-three acres
are planned to be developed as an urban business/industrial park over the next
five to seven years. The current operating properties within the Iwilei
development include a single-tenant building (925 Dillingham), a multi-tenant
building (801 Dillingham), and a multi-tenant office and retail center (the Dole
Center). The 925 and 801 Dillingham buildings
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include 55,000 square feet and 54,000 square feet, respectively, of rentable
office space. The 684,000 square foot Dole Center consists of multi-tenant
office space (Dole Office Building and Castle & Cooke Building), a retail center
(the Dole Cannery), and a 1,200-stall parking structure, which, along with the
748-stall Cannery parking lot serves the entire Dole Center. The Dole Cannery
Square, which consists of 362,000 gross square feet, includes a retail outlet
center (Dole Cannery Outlets) and banquet facilities (Dole Visitor Center) and
is entirely leased to Horizon/Glen Outlet Centers Limited Partnership
("Horizon") under a 50-year master space lease. The lease expires in 2044.
Excluding the approximately 41,000 square feet of the Dole Center occupied by
the Company's Hawaii headquarters, the Cannery development currently has
approximately 752,000 rentable square feet which, at December 31, 1996, is 82%
leased to third parties (including Horizon) with a monthly weighted average base
rent of $1.00 per square foot.
Horizon, the lessee of the Dole Cannery Square, recently announced that it
had taken a write-off of its investment at the Dole Cannery Square and that it
is actively seeking to sell up to a 75% interest in the project to a joint
venture partner. It has also been publicly reported that Horizon senior
management has stated it remains committed to the development of this project,
which is approximately 40% occupied. Through February 1997, Horizon is current
on its rent due the Company under the lease. There have been recent proposals to
Castle from Horizon representatives with respect to the lease, which are being
evaluated by the Company.
TOWN CENTER OF MILILANI is a community shopping center containing
approximately 441,000 rentable square feet, located in the center of Mililani
Town and is the fifth largest shopping center on Oahu. The Town Center, which
sits on approximately 45 acres (of which 41 acres are owned by the Company), was
built in phases with the first phase completed in 1987. In 1993, Wal-Mart
entered into a ground lease for 11 acres and built a 137,000 square foot store
(their first store in Hawaii) which opened in 1994. At December 31, 1996, the
Town Center was approximately 97% leased with a monthly weighted average base
rent of $1.16 per square foot. Approximately 50,000 square feet of additional
retail or office space can be added to the Center.
DOLE PLANTATION, located just north of the town of Wahiawa on a major road
leading to the North Shore of Oahu, is a retail visitor operation, located in
two buildings totaling approximately 11,000 square feet, on approximately 250
acres (approximately 243 acres of which is a proposed expansion area). The
property is zoned for agricultural use, but has a special use permit to operate
a retail store restricted to selling agricultural and related products. The main
products sold are clothing and other items with the Dole logo, products made in
Hawaii and food and beverages generally made with pineapples. The Dole
Plantation is one of the busiest visitor attractions on Oahu and had
approximately 985,000 visitors during 1996 and revenues of $6.2 million. A hedge
maze (expected to be the largest in the world when completed) in the shape of a
pineapple is under construction. It is expected to be completed and in operation
by the end of 1997 with annual revenues projected to be approximately $300,000.
The Leilehua, Verifone, Cannery Development, Town Center of Mililani and
Dole Plantation properties are pledged as collateral for the Company's credit
agreement with a syndicate of banks. In connection with this agreement, an
independent third party engaged by the banks performed an appraisal for each
property in the fourth quarter of 1995. The total appraised value for the income
producing assets relating to these properties was $161.5 million. The
undeveloped land was not valued in connection with this process.
THE HAWAII COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET
The Oahu downtown commercial office market has declined in the last few
years with a vacancy rate of 3.5% in 1990 climbing to approximately 19% in 1996.
This is the result of a slowing economy and the addition of office space
developed since 1991. Vacancy rates are projected to increase through 1997 and
stay in double digits through the remainder of the decade. Since 1990, the Oahu
retail industry has experienced a slow economy and the entry into the Hawaii
market of large discount retailers, which has
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had an adverse effect on smaller local retailers. See "The Hawaii Economy and
Housing Market" for a discussion of the Hawaii economy.
BAKERSFIELD PROPERTIES
In Bakersfield, California, Castle owns two industrial parks encompassing
131 acres (Stockdale Industrial Park and Gateway Industrial Park), an industrial
warehouse (at 7021 Schirra Court), one office building (at 10000 Ming Avenue), a
shopping center (The Marketplace), and a 50% general partnership interest in a
partnership that owns a shopping center (Town & Country). The Company owns 42
acres of undeveloped highway commercial land at Highway 99 and Bear Mountain
Boulevard (Highway 99 @ Bear Mountain). In addition, the Company owns an
undeveloped industrial park (Stockdale Industrial Park Phase VI) which includes
285 acres of land which is currently being used for agricultural purposes. The
42 acres at Highway 99 @ Bear Mountain, the two industrial parks (Stockdale
Industrial Park and Gateway Industrial Park) and the undeveloped industrial park
(Stockdale Industrial Park Phase VI) are currently being marketed for sale. The
following paragraphs describe each of the income producing properties in more
detail.
7021 SCHIRRA COURT is an industrial warehouse of tilt-up construction
containing approximately 150,000 square feet. At December 31, 1996, the building
was fully leased with a monthly weighted average base rent of $0.29 per square
foot.
10000 MING AVENUE is a Class A, suburban office building constructed in 1984
containing approximately 199,000 rentable square feet, which includes 96,500
square feet occupied by Mobil, approximately 46,000 square feet occupied by Dole
Food Company and 13,675 square feet occupied by Castle's mainland residential
and California commercial headquarters. The total site consists of approximately
18.5 acres and is located in southwest Bakersfield. At December 31, 1996, the
building was fully occupied with a monthly weighted average base rent of $1.11
per square foot, excluding space occupied by Castle.
THE MARKETPLACE is a 32 acre, 300,000 square foot shopping center currently
being built in Bakersfield. The center has an "upscale", Georgian theme with a
large fountain as an amenity. Construction on phase I (171,000 square feet) is
nearly complete and is 95% leased. Vons (a major southern California grocery
store chain) and Edwards Theaters are the anchor tenants leasing 57,000 and
58,000 square feet, respectively. Vons opened in November of 1996 and Edwards is
expected to open in the Spring of 1997. Construction on phase II (42,000 square
feet) is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1997. Payless Drug
Store and Blockbuster are two of the phase II tenants, which is currently 78%
leased. Construction on Phase 3 (87,000 square feet) is expected to be completed
in the third quarter of 1998.
TOWN & COUNTRY is a 173,000 square foot shopping center held by a
partnership in which the Company has a fifty percent ownership interest. The
center was built in 1986 and includes Albertsons Grocery Store and Longs Drug
Stores as major tenants. As of December 31, 1996, the center was 95% leased with
an average monthly rent of $1.04 per square foot.
THE BAKERSFIELD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET
The Bakersfield commercial office market has maintained a fairly constant
vacancy rate for the last five years. The vacancies in the southwest portion of
Bakersfield, where Castle's properties are located, have averaged between a high
of 19%, in 1991, and a low of 11%, currently. The vacancy rates are projected to
remain fairly constant and stay in double digits through the remainder of the
decade. See "The Bakersfield Economy and Housing Market" for a discussion of the
Bakersfield economy.
OTHER PROPERTIES
Castle owns and operates office buildings in Georgia (Premier Plaza), North
Carolina (Landmark Center and Horizons at Six Forks) and Arizona (Regents
Center) and an apartment complex in North Carolina (One Norman Square). Castle
also owns a golf course in San Jose, California (Riverside) and a
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golf course in Sierra Vista, Arizona (Pueblo Del Sol), and a landfill in San
Jose, California (Kirby Canyon) that is leased to and operated by a third party.
During 1996, the Company sold the Sutton Place Apartments, Savannah Creek
Apartments and Crosswinds/Northgate Apartments located in Mississippi. All
office leases are full service, with excess operating expenses passed through to
the tenants. The following paragraphs describe each of the properties in more
detail.
PREMIER PLAZA is a Class A, suburban multi-tenant office building
constructed in 1988 located in the North Central sub-market of Atlanta, Georgia
consisting of approximately 188,000 square feet. At December 31, 1996, Premier
Plaza had an occupancy rate of 97% with a monthly weighted average base rent of
$1.41 per square foot. Two Premier Plaza, an approximately 127,000 square foot
facility, is currently under construction. The building is expected to be
completed in the fourth quarter of 1997, and the Company is in lease
negotiations with possible tenants.
LANDMARK CENTER consists of two Class A office buildings constructed in 1984
and 1986, respectively, located in northeastern Raleigh, North Carolina.
Building One consists of approximately 82,000 square feet and Building Two
consists of approximately 84,000 square feet. Total site area is 7.02 acres. At
December 31, 1996, Landmark Center had an occupancy rate of 98% with a monthly
weighted average base rent of $1.42 per square foot.
HORIZON AT SIX FORKS consists of two multi-tenant office buildings and two
single tenant buildings located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The buildings are
Class A, and were constructed in 1989, 1990, and 1996. The two multi-tenant
office buildings consist of approximately 32,000 and 27,850 square feet,
respectively. The two single tenant buildings consists of approximately 20,500
and 46,700 square feet, respectively. The total site area is 12.31 acres. At
December 31, 1996, the properties were 88% leased with a monthly weighted
average base rent of $1.08 per square foot.
REGENTS CENTER is an approximately 62,000 square foot office building
constructed in 1989 located in Tempe, Arizona. The total site area is 4.27
acres. At December 31, 1996, Regents Center was 100% occupied by DHL Worldwide
Express at a monthly base rent of $1.90 per square foot. In order to expand its
commercial development, Regents Center II, an approximately 41,000 square foot
facility, is expected to begin construction in April of 1997 and is expected to
be completed in December of 1997.
ONE NORMAN SQUARE APARTMENTS located in Cornelius, North Carolina, a suburb
of Charlotte, is a 192-unit apartment complex constructed in 1993. At December
31, 1996, the property was 96% leased with an average monthly lease rent of $720
per unit.
RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE, located approximately 2.5 miles south of San Jose,
California, is an 18-hole daily fee course. In 1996 approximately 75,000 rounds
were played at an average fee of $25 per round. The Company plans to build
another 18-hole daily fee golf course adjacent to the existing course during
1997. This course is being designed by Jack Nicklaus and should be opened for
play in 1998. It is expected to average 50,000 rounds per year at a starting
green fee of $60 per round. In conjunction with the construction of the new golf
course, the existing clubhouse is being replaced with a new 12,400 square foot
clubhouse which will serve both the new Jack Nicklaus course and the existing
course.
PUEBLO DEL SOL GOLF COURSE, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, is an 18-hole
daily fee course surrounded by Castle's residential development. In 1996,
approximately 41,000 rounds were played at an average fee of $10 per round. In
an effort to enhance revenues from the golf course and the sale of lots in the
Company's Sierra Vista development, the Company recently completed the
construction of a 7,000 square foot clubhouse at the Pueblo Del Sol Golf Course
and made certain improvements to the golf course.
KIRBY CANYON, located approximately 2.5 miles south of San Jose, California,
is an operating landfill leased to a large waste management company. The lease
on the landfill site expires in 1997 and Castle and the tenant are currently
scheduled to participate in arbitration concerning tenant's performance of its
obligations under the lease and tenant's request to extend the lease.
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The Schirra Court, 10000 Ming, Premier Plaza, Landmark Center, Horizon at
Six Forks, Regents Center, and One Norman Square properties are pledged as
collateral for the Company's credit agreement with a syndicate of banks. In
connection with this agreement, an independent third party performed an
appraisal for each property in the fourth quarter of 1995. The total appraised
value of these properties was $76 million.
COMPETITION AND OTHER INDUSTRY FACTORS
Castle's real estate operations are cyclical and highly sensitive to changes
in general and local economic conditions, such as levels of consumer confidence,
employment, income, interest rates, demand for housing and office space and the
availability of financing for mortgages, acquisitions and construction, as well
as shifts in population, real estate market fluctuations, changes in the
desirability and preferences for residential, commercial and industrial areas,
increased competition in the luxury resort market, and the effects of changes in
tax laws. Land use planning, management and development are also subject to
local zoning, and economic and political constraints. The State of Hawaii's
regulatory process is lengthy and time-consuming. The process of securing proper
approvals and permits can be costly, and no assurances can be given that sought
for approvals will be obtained.
The real estate industry is highly competitive, with developers and
homebuilders competing for desirable properties, financing, raw materials and
skilled labor. Castle generally competes against a number of large,
well-capitalized real estate developers for residential, commercial and
industrial projects. Castle competes for residential sales with other
developers, homebuilders and individuals reselling existing residential housing,
and for commercial and industrial sales and leases with other developers with
the same or similar products. Castle competes primarily on the basis of
location, price, quality, design, service, and reputation.
Hawaii is home to a number of the top resort hotels in the world. Castle's
Lana'i resort hotels compete with these resort hotels for both individual
travelers and high level groups. Moreover, because Lana'i is considered a world
class destination, it competes with resort hotels with a similar guest profile
around the world. Furthermore, as additional luxury resort hotels are opened
around the world, increased competition in the market can be expected.
In addition to the general risks of real estate development and resort
operation and development, Castle is subject to some special or more pronounced
risks with respect to its Hawaii properties. These include the availability of
construction materials and labor and the costs thereof (including transportation
costs); adverse changes in the market for real estate due to the adverse changes
in international economic conditions which lessen travel, tourism and investment
in Hawaii; costs associated with environmental matters; and delays in obtaining
permits or approvals for development. Competition for the acquisition of
developable land is particularly intense in Hawaii, largely due to the
concentration of land ownership and the limited supply of available land that is
entitled for development.
In 1995, the Hawaii Supreme Court issued a decision (commonly known in
Hawaii as the "PASH Decision") which held that native Hawaiians possess rights
to engage in traditional and customary practices on undeveloped land in Hawaii.
The PASH Decision has created some uncertainty as to what these rights are and
how they may be exercised in light of other legally recognized rights of private
property owners. The Company is sensitive to the recognition of legitimate
native Hawaiian rights and supports establishing a process whereby these rights
can be fairly determined while preserving the rights of property owners. To
date, the Company has not experienced any adverse impacts on its operations as a
result of the PASH Decision. At this time, however, there can be no assurance
that a process will be established to balance these rights of native Hawaiians
with those of property owners, and that the exercise of such native Hawaiian
rights will not adversely affect the Company's development and other operations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Castle is subject to local, state and federal statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations, including those protecting health and safety, archeological
preservation laws, cultural and environmental laws, including without limitation
the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
and the Endangered Species Act. The particular environmental requirements which
apply to any given community vary greatly according to the condition and the
present and former uses of the site. Environmental laws may cause Castle to
incur substantial compliance, mitigation and other costs, may restrict or
prohibit development in certain environmentally sensitive areas, and may delay
or prevent completion of Castle's projects and adversely impact the
profitability of such projects.
Portions of Castle's communities in Bakersfield and of its property on
Lana'i contain habitat for endangered or potentially endangered species. Some of
the properties held for development by Castle in California and Hawaii were
formerly sites of large agricultural operations, which necessarily involved the
use of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals. In addition, petroleum
operations conducted by third parties are or have been located on or adjacent to
land owned by Castle in Bakersfield and Hawaii.
Although environmental laws have not had a material adverse effect on
Castle's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position to date, and
management is not currently aware of any environmental compliance issues that
are expected to have a material adverse effect on Castle, no assurance can be
given that such laws will not have a material adverse effect on Castle in the
future. In connection with the Distribution, Castle assumed and indemnified Dole
against any environmental liabilities associated with properties obtained from
Dole and certain other real estate projects completed by Dole prior to the
Distribution Date.
California has experienced drought conditions from time to time, resulting
in certain water conservation measures and, in some cases, rationing by local
municipalities with whom Castle does business. Although Castle has not suffered
any curtailment of construction activity as a result of drought, restrictions on
future construction activity resulting from water rationing could have an
adverse effect upon Castle's operations in California.
Changes in federal income tax laws and state and local property tax laws may
affect demand for new homes and therefore the value of developable real
property. In addition, Hawaii imposes "roll-back" taxes on agricultural land
which is reclassified for other purposes. Three years after reclassification of
agricultural land for higher urban or rural use, or earlier if the land is put
to such higher use, the owner is assessed the difference between the normal tax
rate and the preferential agricultural tax rate which was paid during the
preceding ten years, plus interest at the statutory rate.
Castle's real estate operations are subject to approval and regulation by
various federal, state and county agencies. Approval may be required with
respect to the layout, design and extent of improvements, as well as
construction, land use, water use, zoning, health, environmental and numerous
other matters. Approvals may also be required for sales and marketing
activities, sales literature, contract forms and the like. Castle is subject to
a number of laws imposing registration, filing and disclosure requirements with
respect to its residential developments, including the Lana'i resort residential
development. For example, the Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act requires,
among other things, that certain disclosures be made to purchasers about finance
charges in credit transactions. Various federal, state and local authorities
regulate the manner in which Castle conducts its sales activities and other
dealings with its customers.
LICENSES
Castle is licensed as a general building contractor by the states of Hawaii
and California and as a real estate broker in Hawaii. These licenses must be
renewed every two years. Castle holds liquor licenses for
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its Lana'i resort development and the Dole Plantation in Hawaii, and for the
Seven Oaks Country Club in Bakersfield, the Riverside Golf Course in San Jose,
and the Pueblo Del Sol Golf Course in Sierra Vista.
SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS
The major raw materials and operating supplies used by the Company are
lumber, concrete, roofing material, steel frames, plumbing and electrical
fixtures. Materials used in the construction of Castle's homes are generally
available from a number of sources. However, material prices may fluctuate due
to various factors, including demand or supply shortages.
Castle is subject to certain risks associated with the availability and cost
of materials and labor, delays in construction schedules and cost overruns.
Environmental regulations can also have an adverse impact on the availability
and price of certain materials such as lumber. Additionally, Castle's operations
are susceptible to delays caused by strikes or other events involving trade
unions, weather disturbances, and international events affecting the shipping
industry and the transportation of building materials.
The materials and supplies used in the construction work conducted by Castle
are generally secured by independent contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
from customary trade sources. Construction time for Castle's homes depends on
the time of the year, the local labor situation, the availability of materials
and supplies and other factors. Castle is not presently experiencing any serious
labor or material shortages; however, the residential construction industry has
in the past experienced serious labor and material shortages, including lumber,
insulation, drywall and cement. Delays in construction of homes due to these
shortages or to inclement weather conditions could have an adverse effect upon
Castle's homebuilding operations.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 1996 the Company had approximately 1,322 full time
employees, including corporate staff, supervisory personnel of construction
projects, maintenance crews to service completed projects, as well as persons
engaged in administrative, legal, finance and accounting, engineering, land
acquisition and development, and sales and marketing activities. At December 31,
1996, certain of Castle's Hawaii employees were affiliated with the Carpenters'
Union (44 employees), the Laborers' Union (16 employees) and the International
Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (728 employees). The Company's
California and other Mainland employees are not unionized. In addition, Castle
hires contractors and subcontractors for many of its development and
homebuilding operations. The Company believes that its relations with its
employees have been satisfactory.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company owns and maintains executive offices in Los Angeles, California
and auxiliary executive offices in Honolulu and Lana'i City, Hawaii,
Bakersfield, California and Kannapolis, North Carolina. The Company and each of
its subsidiaries believe that their property and equipment are generally well
maintained, in good operating condition and adequate for their present needs.
The following is a description of the Company's significant properties.
HAWAII--RESIDENTIAL
Castle's residential landholdings and unentitled agricultural and
conservation landholdings on Oahu, as of December 31, 1996, are described in the
following table.
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NUMBER OF NUMBER OF STATE LAND USE
UNITS(1) ACRES ENTITLED ACRES COMMISSION
PROPERTY (APPROXIMATE) (APPROXIMATE) (APPROXIMATE) CLASSIFICATION
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Mililani Mauka Phase I.......................... 677 192 192 Urban
Mililani Mauka Phase II-A....................... 984 198 198 Urban
Mililani Mauka Phase II-B....................... 2,100 280 280 Urban
Royal Kunia (2)................................. 1,199 222 222 Urban
Lalea........................................... 217 16 16 Urban
Na Pu'u Nani (3)................................ 640 255 255 Urban
Mililani Mauka 110 Acre Site.................... -- 110 -- Urban
Kipapa Gulch (5)................................ -- 1,600 -- Agricultural(4)
Koa Ridge Mauka................................. -- 640 -- Agricultural(4)
Koa Ridge Makai................................. -- 570 -- Agricultural(4)
Waiawa.......................................... -- 380 -- Agricultural(4)
Waipio West..................................... -- 270 -- Agricultural(4)
Mililani South.................................. -- 610 -- Agricultural(4)
Whitmore........................................ -- 295 -- Agricultural(4)
Waipio Forest/Other............................. -- 5,520 -- Conservation(4)
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TOTAL HAWAII................................ 5,817 11,158 1,163
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(1) Number of units refers to the remaining (unsold and, in certain cases,
undeveloped) approved units and units on entitled land as of December 31,
1996.
(2) A wholly-owned subsidiary of Castle is the managing general partner and owns
50% of the limited partnership that owns Royal Kunia. The partnership is
controlled by Castle and included in the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
(3) Na Pu'u Nani, located on the island of Hawaii, is held by a joint venture in
which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Castle owns a 30% interest and is the
managing general partner.
(4) Property has no approvals for development. In Hawaii, obtaining the many
necessary approvals for residential and commercial developments is an
extended process which can involve a number of different governmental
jurisdictions and agencies, considerable risk and expense, and substantial
delays. Unless and until the requisite entitlements are received and
substantial work has been commenced in reliance upon such entitlements, a
developer generally does not have any "vested rights" to develop a project.
No assurance can be given that Castle will be able to obtain any such
approvals.
(5) Includes approximately 125 acres of non-developable open space associated
with the Mililani Mauka Phase I and Phase II-A properties.
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CALIFORNIA & ARIZONA--RESIDENTIAL
Castle's residential and open space and agricultural landholdings in
California and Arizona as of December 31, 1996 are described in the following
table.
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NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
LOTS(1) ACRES ENTITLED ACRES
PROPERTY (APPROXIMATE) (APPROXIMATE) (APPROXIMATE) CURRENT ZONING
- ------------------------------------------------ --------------- ------------- --------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BAKERSFIELD:
Seven Oaks...................................... 1,076 415 415 Residential
Silver Creek.................................... 785 218 218 Residential
Brimhall........................................ 833 207 207 Residential
Fairways (Single Family)........................ 783 225 225 Residential
Haggin Oaks (Single Family)..................... 31 6 6 Residential
Campus Park (Single Family)..................... 195 34 34 Residential
Gosford (Single Family)......................... 32 20 20 Residential
Gosford (Multi Family).......................... -- 7 7 Residential
Ming & Gosford (Multi Family)................... -- 31 31 Residential
West of Buena Vista............................. -- 719 -- Agricultural(2)
Brimhall unentitled land........................ -- 680 -- Agricultural(2)
Unentitled Open Space........................... -- 25 -- Open Space
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3,735 2,587 1,163
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OTHER CALIFORNIA:
San Jose........................................ -- 2,359 -- Open Space
Atascadero...................................... 3 11 11 Residential
Mountaingate.................................... -- 282 -- Open Space
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3 2,652 11
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ARIZONA:
Sierra Vista Country Club Community............. 1,186 288 288 Residential
Sierra Vista Other Entitled..................... 194 120 120 Residential
40 Acre Parcels--Cochise County................. 46 2,547 -- Open Space
Unentitled--Greater Sierra Vista Area........... -- 2,808 -- Open Space
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1,426 5,763 408
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TOTAL BAKERSFIELD, OTHER
CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA.......................... 5,164 11,002 1,582
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(1) Number of lots refers to the remaining (unsold and, in certain cases,
undeveloped) lots that either have entitlements or are planned for future
development as of December 31, 1996.
(2) Property is not entitled. Unless and until the requisite entitlements are
received and substantial work has been commenced in reliance upon such
entitlements, a developer generally does not have any "vested rights" to
develop a project. No assurance can be given that Castle will be able to
obtain any such approvals.
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COMMERCIAL
The total land owned by Castle on the island of Oahu and designated by
Castle for commercial or industrial development is approximately 754 acres
(including 163 acres in Pine Spur which is currently classified as Agricultural
and may not all be developed for commercial or industrial uses) of which
approximately 542 acres (including Pine Spur) are not fully entitled commercial
or industrial lands.
In California, Castle owns approximately 716 acres of land which are
intended for commercial use, including approximately 635 entitled acres in
Bakersfield. In addition, Castle owns approximately 161 acres in Sierra Vista,
Arizona, which are used to operate the 18-hole Pueblo Del Sol Golf Course.
Castle's commercial land in San Jose, California consists of 149 acres that
are used for the operation of the 18-hole Riverside Golf Course, and 760 acres
that have been leased to a third party for the Kirby Canyon landfill site. The
lease on the landfill site expires in 1997 and Castle and the tenant are
currently scheduled to participate in arbitration concerning the tenant's
performance of its obligations under the lease and tenant's request to extend
the lease.
Castle's Mountaingate commercial property is located in Los Angeles County.
This consists of an approximately 67-acre closed landfill site that is being
mined for methane gas by a third party for sale to UCLA.
Castle's commercial landholdings as of December 31, 1996, are described in
the following table.
PROPERTY
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HAWAII
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF
OPERATING PROPERTY LOCATION ACRES TYPE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Verifone Office Building.............................................. Mililani, HI 4 Office
Leilehua Building..................................................... Mililani, HI 0 Office
925 Dillingham Office Building........................................ Honolulu, HI 2 Office
801 Dillingham Office Building........................................ Honolulu, HI 2 Office
Dole Center........................................................... Honolulu, HI 10 Office
Dole Plantation Retail Visitor Center................................. Wahiawa, HI 7 Agricultural (1)
Town Center of Mililani............................................... Mililani, HI 41 Retail
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CURRENT LAND
NUMBER USE
UNDEVELOPED LANDHOLDINGS LOCATION OF ACRES DESIGNATION
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Mililani Mauka Commercial............................................. Mililani, HI 24 Urban
Mililani Technology Park.............................................. Mililani, HI 226 Urban
Pine Spur............................................................. Wahiawa, HI 163 Agricultural
Dole Plantation....................................................... Wahiawa, HI 243 Agricultural
Other Iwilei.......................................................... Honolulu, HI 32 Urban
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(1) The property is zoned for agricultural use, but has a special use permit to
operate a retail store restricted to selling agricultural and related
products.
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<CAPTION>
MAINLAND
- ------------------------------------------------------------------ NUMBER
OPERATING PROPERTY LOCATION OF ACRES TYPE
- ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
10000 Ming Office Building........................................ Bakersfield, CA 19 Office
The Marketplace Shopping Center................................... Bakersfield, CA 33 Commercial
Schirra Court Industrial Warehouse................................ Bakersfield, CA 8 Industrial
Premier Plaza Office Building..................................... Atlanta, GA 8 Office
Landmark Center Office Building................................... Raleigh, NC 7 Office
Horizon at Six Forks Office Building.............................. Raleigh, NC 12 Office
Regents Center Office Building.................................... Tempe, AZ 9 Office
One Norman Square Apartments...................................... Cornelius, NC 22 Multi Family
Riverside Golf Course............................................. San Jose, CA 149 Golf Course
Pueblo del Sol Golf Course........................................ Sierra Vista, AZ 161 Golf Course
Kirby Canyon...................................................... San Jose, CA 760 Landfill
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CURRENT LAND
NUMBER USE
UNDEVELOPED LANDHOLDINGS LOCATION OF ACRES DESIGNATION
- ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Stockdale Industrial Park......................................... Bakersfield, CA 345 Industrial
Gateway Industrial Park........................................... Bakersfield, CA 71 Industrial
Silver Creek Commercial........................................... Bakersfield, CA 34 Commercial
Stockdale Highway................................................. Bakersfield, CA 79 Commercial
Bakersfield Airpark............................................... Bakersfield, CA 64 Industrial
Highway 99 @ Bear Mountain........................................ Bakersfield, CA 42 Commercial
Camarillo......................................................... Camarillo, CA 5 Commercial
Paso Robles....................................................... Paso Robles, CA 9 Commercial
Mountaingate...................................................... Los Angeles, CA 67 Landfill
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Under the Credit Agreement entered into by Castle in connection with the
Distribution, the income producing commercial property of Castle was placed
under a mortgage in favor of the lenders named in the Credit Agreement. Castle
intends to repay the revolving loans obtained under the Credit Agreement with
cash from operations and the proceeds of selective sales of commercial and other
properties from time to time.
RESORTS
The island of Lanai is the sixth largest of the islands of Hawaii.
Approximately 88,598 acres or 98% of the island is owned by Castle. Of the total
acreage on the island (approximately 90,500 acres), approximately 3,228 acres
are classified by the Hawaii State Land Use Commission as Urban, 38,197 acres
are classified as Conservation, 46,678 acres are classified as Agricultural and
2,397 acres are classified as Rural.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved from time to time in various claims and legal
actions incident to its operations. In the opinion of management, after
consultation with legal counsel, none of such claims is expected to have a
material adverse effect on the financial condition or other operating results of
the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the
quarter ended December 31, 1996.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Below is a list of the names and ages of all executive officers of the
Company as of March 31, 1997 indicating their positions with the Company and
their principal occupations during at least the past five years. Each of such
executive officers serves at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AND AGE POSITIONS WITH THE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES AND FIVE-YEAR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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<S> <C>
David H. Murdock (73) Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Castle since October
1995. Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Castle & Cooke
Homes, Inc. (formerly a publicly-traded company that was 82% owned by Dole) from
September 1992 until January 1995. Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
and Director of Dole since July 1985. Since June 1982, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of Flexi-Van Corporation, a Delaware corporation
wholly-owned by Mr. Murdock. Sole owner and developer of the Sherwood Country Club
in Ventura County, California, and numerous other real estate developments; also
sole stockholder of numerous corporations engaged in a variety of business ventures
and in the manufacture of textile-related products, and industrial and building
products.
Wallace S. Miyahira (64) President--Hawaii Residential and Commercial Operations of Castle and a Director
since December 1996. Senior Vice President of Castle from October 1995 to December
1996. Senior Vice President of Castle & Cooke Homes, Inc. from June 1993 to January
1995. Senior Vice President of Castle & Cooke Properties, Inc. from 1983 to December
1996, and President since December 1996. President of Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii,
Inc. (a subsidiary of Castle conducting the residential real estate business in
Hawaii) from 1984 to March 1995 and from December 1995 to present.
Lynne Scott Safrit (38) President--North American Commercial Operations of Castle since October 1995 and
Director since December 1995. President of Mega Management Company, Inc. since
December 1993, and President of Atlantic American Properties, Inc. since August
1989, both of which are real estate management companies wholly-owned, directly or
indirectly, by Mr. David H. Murdock.
Bruce M. Freeman (47) Senior Vice President of Castle since October 1995. President of Castle & Cooke
California, Inc., a California corporation (a subsidiary of Castle conducting the
residential real estate business in California and Arizona) or its predecessor
company since September 1993. President Bakersfield/Arizona of Castle & Cooke Homes,
Inc. from September 1993 to January 1995. President and Chief Operating Officer of
Griffin Homes, a real estate development company unaffiliated with Castle, from 1987
until 1993. In 1992, Griffin Homes and related entities filed for protection under
the Federal bankruptcy laws. A plan of reorganization was approved in 1993.
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<CAPTION>
NAME AND AGE POSITIONS WITH THE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES AND FIVE-YEAR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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<S> <C>
Thomas C. Hoadley (64) Senior Vice President of Castle since October 1995. Chief Operating Officer of
Lana'i Company, Inc. (a subsidiary of Castle conducting the resorts business on
Lanai) since January 1996 and Executive Vice President since September 1995. Vice
President Resort Operations of Lana'i Company, Inc. from April 1994 to August 1995.
Vice President of Yosemite Park & Curry Company from July 1990 to February 1994.
Yosemite Park & Curry Company is not affiliated with Castle and was engaged in the
business of managing the commercial operations conducted in Yosemite National Park.
Edward C. Roohan (33) Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Castle since April 1996 and Vice
President and Corporate Controller of Castle from October 1995 to April 1996. Vice
President and Corporate Controller of Castle & Cooke Homes, Inc. from August 1993 to
January 1995. Vice President of Castle & Cooke Properties, Inc. since July 1995.
Audit Manager with Arthur Andersen LLP in Los Angeles, California from 1990 to 1993,
and employed in the Audit Division of Arthur Andersen LLP from 1985 to 1990.
Roberta Wieman (52) Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Castle since April 1996. Vice President of
Dole since February 1995. Secretary of Pacific Holding Company, a sole
proprietorship of David H. Murdock, since 1992. Executive Assistant to the Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Dole from November 1991 to February
1995.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
As of February 28, 1997, there were approximately 11,796 holders of record
of the Company's Common Stock. The Company's Common Stock is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The following table shows the market price range
of the Company's Common Stock for each full quarterly period following the
Distribution:
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HIGH LOW
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<S> <C> <C>
1996
First Quarter........................................................... $ 16.75 $ 11.875
Second Quarter.......................................................... 17.75 16.125
Third Quarter........................................................... 17.125 14.50
Fourth Quarter.......................................................... 17.125 14.88
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Year.................................................................. $ 17.75 $ 11.875
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The payment and amount of cash dividends on Castle Common Stock will be
subject to the discretion of Castle's Board of Directors. Castle anticipates
that it will retain all earnings for use in its business and will not pay cash
dividends on shares of Castle Common Stock in the foreseeable future. In
addition, the terms of the Company's Series A 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock
("Preferred Stock") prohibit the payment of dividends on Castle Common Stock
unless all accrued dividends on the Preferred Stock have been paid. Castle
intends to pay dividends on the Preferred Stock in accordance with its terms.
Furthermore, the terms of the Credit Agreement restrict the payment of dividends
on the Castle Common Stock. Castle's dividend policy will be reviewed by
Castle's Board of Directors from time to time as may be appropriate and payment
of dividends will depend upon Castle's financial position, capital requirements,
the aforementioned Preferred Stock and Credit Agreement restrictions and such
other factors as Castle's Board of Directors deems relevant.
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No equity securities of Castle were sold by Castle since January 1, 1996
that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data of the Company should be read in
conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto. Consolidated historical financial information prior to December 28,
1995 relates to the business of the Company as it was operated by Dole. At
December 28, 1995, Dole transferred its real estate and resorts business to the
Company and distributed to Dole shareholders one share of the Company for every
three shares of Dole common stock. Accordingly, the balance sheet data as of
December 28, 1995 reflects the Company's capitalization after the Distribution
and certain related adjustments connected with the Distribution. The following
selected consolidated historical financial data are derived from the
consolidated financial statements of the Company. The historical consolidated
financial statements of the Company prior to January 1, 1996 may not reflect the
results of operations or financial position that would have been obtained had
the Company been a separate, publicly held company.
CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
Residential property sales........................ $ 200,036 $ 246,487 $ 246,384 $ 223,566 $ 184,373
Resort operations................................. 52,529 46,106 43,826 34,570 22,565
Commercial & other operations..................... 51,552 48,558 51,827 61,006 46,226
Gain on sale of income producing properties....... 4,207 400 -- -- --
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Total revenues.................................... 308,324 341,551 342,037 319,142 253,164
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Cost of residential property sales................ 174,066 195,590 172,120 159,509 124,934
Cost of resort operations......................... 69,761 72,857 76,780 70,747 61,951
Cost of commercial & other operations............. 35,547 32,123 39,567 55,929 43,145
General & administrative expenses................. 13,593 12,393 17,526 14,676 14,125
Restructuring costs............................... -- -- -- -- 3,306
Write-down of certain properties to fair value.... -- 176,000 -- -- --
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Operating income (loss)........................... 15,357 (147,412) 36,044 18,281 5,703
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Net income (loss)................................. 9,213 (85,800) 22,005 10,717 5,443
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders.................................... $ 5,013 $ (86,024) $ 22,005 $ 10,717 $ 5,443
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Earnings (loss) per common share (1).............. $ .25 $ (4.31) $ 1.10 $ .54 $ .27
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Weighted average shares outstanding (1)........... 19,954 19,952 19,952 19,952 19,952
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BALANCE SHEETS
Real estate developments.......................... $ 511,358 $ 571,828 $ 528,670 $ 412,435 $ 392,085
Total assets...................................... 1,019,822 1,071,733 1,229,765 1,050,639 966,121
Total debt........................................ 152,130 195,000 -- 47,752 71,627
Preferred stock................................... 35,700 35,000 -- -- --
Total common shareholders' equity................. 583,307 578,172 1,078,352 883,945 796,775
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(1) Prior to 1996, the earnings per common share is based on an assumed weighted
average outstanding number of shares of 19,951,578 which was the number of
common shares outstanding immediately after the December 28, 1995
distribution date.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated
financial statements and related notes, included elsewhere in this report. The
Company was formed on October 10, 1995 to be the successor of the assets and
related liabilities of the real estate and resorts business of Dole Food
Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Dole"). On December 28, 1995, Dole
completed the separation of its real estate and resorts business from its food
business through a pro rata distribution of the stock of the Company to its
shareholders. The consolidated statements of operations, balance sheets and cash
flows for periods prior to December 28, 1995 are those of Dole and have been
prepared on the basis that the assets and liabilities of the real estate and
resorts business were transferred using historical carrying values as recorded
by Dole and present the Company's results of operations and cash flows as
derived from Dole's historical financial statements. Historical results set
forth in the Company's consolidated financial statements should not be taken as
indicative of future operations.
OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
The Company's revenues are derived from three sources: residential
development primarily on Oahu, Hawaii, Bakersfield, California and Sierra Vista,
Arizona; luxury resort operations on the Island of Lana'i, Hawaii; and
commercial real estate activities, including office, industrial and retail
operations, and commercial land development in Hawaii and Bakersfield, and
office and apartment rentals primarily in the southeastern United States.
Historically, a significant portion of the Company's earnings have been
generated by the residential real estate operations on Oahu, particularly from
the Mililani Town master planned community, while the Lana'i resort operations
have suffered significant operating losses since the resorts opened in 1990. The
rate of new home sales, however, at the Company's communities on Oahu have
continued to decline each year since 1994. The Company believes that the
slowdown was primarily the result of the general uncertainty of prospective home
buyers as to, and to their lack of confidence in, Hawaii's economy. The Company
has responded to the soft residential market on Oahu by increasing advertising
and offering selective price discounts and other sales incentives to attract
more home buyers. These incentive programs have negatively impacted margins and
earnings. It is expected that sales rates will persist at their current levels
for both new homes and resales, or decline further, and the Company's
residential sales, closings and profit during 1997 will be materially less than
those experienced in 1996.
At its current pace of residential development, the Company believes that
its entitled landholdings would allow it to develop homesites and build new
homes for seven to nine years in Oahu and over fifteen years in Bakersfield. In
Bakersfield, the Company continues to be the leading provider of homesites to
both local and national home builders. This strategy has increased the activity
in the Company's master-planned communities in Bakersfield and management
believes this strategy will accelerate the realization by the Company of the
value of its landholdings in Bakersfield. Future residential expansion will come
from entitling and developing the Company's existing unentitled landholdings,
and acquiring and developing new residential projects. Management intends to
diversify its residential development over the long term by carefully expanding
its operations outside of its existing markets in Oahu and Bakersfield. This
strategy will help reduce the significant reliance the Company currently has on
the economic conditions of its existing two markets. In connection with that
strategy, the Company has formed a partnership with Golden Bear International,
Inc. to make land acquisitions in major metropolitan markets with strong growth
trends and an under supply of high-end daily fee golf courses. The venture is
currently in escrow under a contract to acquire its first new community, Keene's
Pointe in Orlando, Florida. The project, assuming satisfactory due diligence,
with comprise over 866 acres and 950 homesites on land adjacent to the town of
Windemere and the Disney Preserve.
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The resort operations on the Island of Lana'i were initiated with the
opening of The Lodge at Koele in April 1990, followed by the opening of The
Manele Bay Hotel in May 1991. The Company's management is decreasing operating
losses of the resorts segment by attempting to increase occupancy through
focused advertising and reducing annual costs through the reduction of non-core
operations and services. More importantly, the Company's ability to earn a
favorable return on its investment in Lana'i depends primarily on the sale of
luxury residential homes and lots. The sales program for the single-family homes
and the luxury townhomes at Koele, known as the Villas at Koele, commenced in
December 1994. However, the results to date have been disappointing as only one
single-family home and six Villas have been sold. Certain adverse developments
in 1995, including the slow pace of sales at the Koele development, delays in
obtaining permits and approvals for the Manele Bay development in the second
quarter of 1995, and disappointing occupancy results at The Manele Bay Hotel
caused management to substantially lower its estimates of future cash flow from,
and the carrying value of, the Lana'i resort properties. See "Results of
Operations--1995 compared to 1994". The Company expects to fund any future
operating and capital requirements of Lana'i out of cash flow from the
commercial and residential real estate businesses and borrowings.
The Company's commercial real estate operations are impacted by the local
markets in which it owns office, retail, industrial, apartments and commercial
parcel properties. The Company currently has over 2.4 million square feet of
rentable commercial space and expects to add an additional 210,000 square feet
over the next year as selected properties are developed. In late 1993 and early
1994, the Company's real estate portfolio was expanded through the acquisitions
of four office buildings and four apartment complexes located primarily in the
southeastern United States. The purchase price for the office buildings and
apartment complexes totaled approximately $94 million and was financed through
capital contributions by Dole. In 1996, three of the apartment complexes were
sold for approximately $32 million.
Residential and commercial real estate businesses in general are cyclical.
The Company's operating results have historically varied significantly from
period to period as a result of, among other things, the timing of sales in
developed projects, the availability of units for sale in new projects and the
mix of homes and homesites developed with different locations, sizes and prices.
In addition, the timing of large commercial parcel sales can contribute to large
variances in revenues and earnings.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1996 COMPARED WITH 1995
REVENUE
Consolidated revenues decreased from $342 million in 1995 to $308 million in
1996. Excluding the sale of approximately 3,000 acres of agricultural land in
Bakersfield for $11 million in 1996, residential property sales decreased from
$246 million in 1995 to $189 million in 1996. This decrease is primarily due to
the Oahu market where 217 fewer units were delivered in 1996 than in 1995.
Management believes this decrease in unit sales is the result of the
continuation of the prior year's general uncertainty of prospective homebuyers
as to, and to their lack of confidence in, Hawaii's economy, together with
increased competition. The difficult Oahu residential market has continued into
1997, and the Company's management expects the closings and operating profits
for 1997 to be materially less than those recorded in 1996. Excluding resort
residential home sales, the resort revenues increased from $43 million to $48
million in 1996 primarily due to increased occupancy rates and average daily
room rates. The occupancy rates increased from 57.5% in 1995 to 62.2% in 1996
and the average daily room rate increased from $251 in 1995 to $266 in 1996.
Resort residential revenues increased from $3 million in 1995 to $5 million in
1996 primarily due to increased unit sales in the Koele project. Five units
closed in 1996 compared to two units in 1995. The gain on sale of income
producing properties increased $3.8 million in 1996 as compared to 1995 due to
the sale of three Mississippi apartment complexes and a Bakersfield office
building which generated an aggregate of $37.5 million in revenues, partially
offset by $33.3 million in capitalized and
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selling cost. The 1995 gain on sale of income producing properties was due to
the sale of a Bakersfield apartment complex for $15 million, partially offset by
$14.6 million in cost.
COST OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated costs of operations, before the $176 million write-down of
certain properties to fair value, decreased from $313 million in 1995 to $293
million in 1996. Excluding the agricultural land sale in 1996, the cost of
residential property sales as a percentage of residential sales increased from
79% in 1995 to 87% in 1996. The increase is primarily due to aggressive
marketing programs and sales incentives used in the Oahu operations which have
been necessary to stimulate activity in the soft market. The agricultural land
sale generated approximately $2 million in operating income.
Excluding resort residential home sales and depreciation, the cost of resort
operations as a percentage of resort revenues improved from 126% in 1995 to 118%
in 1996. The improvement is primarily due to improved occupancy and resort
revenues. Since a significant portion of the resort operation's costs are fixed
costs, these costs will not increase proportionately as occupancy and resort
revenues increase. Resort residential margins improved approximately $0.7
million, primarily due to increased sales activity which has improved the
absorption of certain residential fixed costs which will not increase
proportionately to revenue increases. Resort depreciation decreased from $15
million in 1995 to $9 million in 1996 primarily due to the $168 million
write-down of resort assets in the third quarter of 1995 as explained below.
The cost of commercial and other operations as a percentage of commercial
and other revenues increased from 66% in 1995 to 69% in 1996. This increase is
primarily due to increased industrial/ commercial land sales in Bakersfield in
1996 as compared to the prior year. These sales had profit margins of 8% and 9%
in 1996 and 1995, respectively.
General and administrative costs increased 10% over the prior year primarily
due to increased expenditures in 1996 for corporate expenses that were absorbed
by Dole in 1995 and to additional corporate costs of operating as a separate,
publicly held company in 1996. These increased costs were partially offset by
decreased incentive compensation related to the Oahu operations.
During the third quarter of 1995, the Company determined that expected
future cash flow (undiscounted and without interest charges) from certain of its
real estate and resort holdings was less than the carrying amount of such
properties and, accordingly, an impairment loss of $176 million (pre-tax) was
recorded. See additional comments concerning this write-down in the section
"1995 compared with 1994" below.
Total interest cost incurred in 1996 was $12.6 million of which $10.7
million was capitalized into real estate developments and fixed assets. The
increase in interest expense is due to debt incurred in connection with the
Company's separation from Dole in December of 1995.
NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company's effective income tax rate decreased to 39.5% in 1996 from 41%
in 1995 due to a lower effective tax rate subsequent to the Company's separation
from Dole in December of 1995.
Excluding the write-down of certain properties to fair value in 1995, net
income available to common shareholders decreased from $17.8 million in 1995 to
$5.0 million in 1996. This decrease is primarily due to the lower operating
results described above and the $4.2 million preferred stock dividend and
accretion recognized in 1996. The preferred stock dividend and accretion relates
to the $35 million Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Company's
separation from Dole in December of 1995.
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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting For Stock-Based Compensation"
("SFAS No. 123"). This statement defines, among other things, a fair value based
method of accounting for options under an employee stock option plan. However,
it allows an entity to continue to account for such items using Accounting
Principals Board Opinion No. 25--"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,"
under which no compensation expense is recognized. The Company elected this
option, which alternatively requires pro forma disclosure of net income and
earnings per share, as if compensation expense had been recognized. As a result,
the adoption of SFAS No. 123 in 1996 had no effect on the financial condition or
results of operations of the Company. The provisions of SFAS No. 123 are more
fully described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1995 COMPARED WITH 1994
REVENUE
Consolidated revenues were $342 million in 1995 and 1994. Residential
property sales were $246 million in 1995 and 1994. In Hawaii, approximately 69
more units were delivered in 1995 than in 1994. The increase in deliveries was
primarily due to a full year of deliveries taking place at the Company's newest
communities, Royal Kunia and The Crowne at Wailuna. These two communities
generated an additional $35.8 million of revenue on 126 more closings in 1995
than in 1994. The Company did not commence significant closings in these
communities until the fourth quarter of 1994. The increase in the deliveries at
the new Hawaii communities was partially offset by a $26 million decrease at
Mililani Town due to fewer home closings. In Bakersfield, revenues decreased as
a result of an 85 unit decrease in home deliveries as the Company concentrated
on the development and sale of homesites to national and local home builders.
This strategy shift attracted more builders into the Company's communities and
allowed the Company to accelerate its homesite sales activity. This decrease in
home deliveries was partially offset by a 358 unit increase in homesite
deliveries aggregating $5.6 million due to the change in strategy noted above.
Resort revenues increased by $2.3 million on higher occupancies and average
daily rates at both The Lodge at Koele and The Manele Bay Hotel. Commercial
revenues declined from $52 million in 1994 to $49 million in 1995 due largely to
fewer lot sales at the Mililani Technology Park. The Company's office and
apartment portfolio in the southeastern United States continued to generate
stable rental revenues of $12 million, with aggregate occupancies of
approximately 90%. The gain on sale of income producing properties in 1995 is
due to the sale of a Bakersfield apartment complex for approximately $15
million, partially offset by $14.6 million in capitalized and selling cost.
COST OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated costs of operations, before the $176 million write-down of
certain properties to fair value, increased from $306 million in 1994 to $313
million in 1995. The cost of residential property sales increased from $172
million in 1994 to $196 million in 1995, due to the increased number of home
closings in Hawaii. As a percentage of revenues, the cost of residential
property sales increased from 70% in 1994 to 79% in 1995. In Hawaii, margins
from the Company's more recent acquisitions, Royal Kunia and The Crowne at
Wailuna, were much lower in 1995 (margins less than 20%) due to higher land
costs than at Mililani Town, which is developed on land that the Company has
controlled for many years. In addition, the residential market in Hawaii
softened considerably between 1995 and 1994, and the Company responded by
increasing advertising and offering selective price discounts and other sales
incentives which negatively impacted margins. The rate of new home sales in 1995
was lower than 1994, which the Company believed resulted from a general
uncertainty of prospective homebuyers as to, and to their lack of confidence in,
Hawaii's economy, together with increased competition. The cost of the resort
operations
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decreased from $77 million in 1994 compared to $73 million in 1995. The decrease
was due to a reduction in depreciation as a result of the write-down described
below and a reduction in other operating costs related to the resorts. The cost
of commercial real estate operations decreased from $40 million in 1994 to $32
million in 1995 due to the decline in lot sales at the Mililani Technology Park
and the curtailment of certain unprofitable construction and retail operations.
During the third quarter of 1995, the Company reviewed certain of its real
estate and resort properties to determine, in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, whether expected future cash flows (undiscounted and
without interest charges) from each property would result in the recovery by the
Company of the carrying amount of such property. The review focused on the
Lana'i resort properties due to various adverse developments affecting such
properties that occurred subsequent to the Company's 1994 fiscal year end. These
developments included the slower than expected pace of home sales at the Koele
project during 1995, delays encountered in June 1995 in obtaining permits for
the Manele Bay project, and disappointing occupancy results at The Manele Bay
Hotel during the first three quarters of 1995. Sales of resort homes on Lana'i
had progressed much more slowly than expected, due in part to a 25% decline in
the Oahu home resale market which limited the number of potential purchasers of
new homes on Lana'i. Management's 1995 budget anticipated 20 closings of Villas
and nine closings of custom homes at Koele (at an aggregate sales price of
approximately $27 million). As of March 31, 1995, the Company had entered into
seven sales contracts for Villas. As of September 30, 1995, however, the Company
had not entered into any additional sales contracts and no sales under the
existing contracts had closed. Two of the Villas closed in 1995 and four closed
in 1996. No additional Villas have been sold. In March 1995, the Company
received certain land use approvals relating to the Manele Bay project. In
response to a legal challenge by an opposition group, however, in June 1995 a
Hawaii court reversed the approvals on procedural grounds. This reversal forced
the Company to apply for development of multi-family and single-family
residences at Manele Bay based on earlier land use approvals. For the three
quarters ended September 30, 1995, the occupancy rate at The Manele Bay Hotel,
which had increased substantially during the prior two years, was 56%,
approximately the same as the occupancy rate for the same period during 1994 and
approximately 14% below management's plan. In management's opinion, these events
were not of a short-term or temporary nature, but were expected to adversely
affect both the amount and timing of cash flows from the Lana'i resort
properties over an extended period. These adverse developments, combined with
the recent sale at distressed prices of several luxury hotels in Hawaii, caused
management to substantially lower its estimates of future cash flow from the
Lana'i resort properties.
The decrease in estimated future cash flows from the Lana'i properties was
attributable primarily to a reduction in estimated proceeds from the sale of
homes and homesites and, to a lesser extent, from a reduction in estimated
revenues from the resort hotels and related amenities. The decrease in estimated
future cash flows led to a determination that the Lana'i resort properties were
impaired in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 67--"Accounting
for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Projects (SFAS 67)," each
of the Company's real estate projects was carried at the lower of cost or net
realizable value, with net realizable value deemed to be the undiscounted
estimated future cash flows from the project. Under SFAS 67, the Lana'i resort
properties would have been written down by approximately $91 million (pre-tax)
to their net realizable value at September 30, 1995. However, in the third
quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company elected to adopt Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121 -- "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of (SFAS 121)," which requires an
impaired property to be written down to fair value. The fair value of a property
for purposes of SFAS 121 is deemed to be the amount a willing buyer would pay a
willing seller for such property in a current transaction. In accordance with
SFAS 121, an impairment loss of $168 million (pre-tax) was recorded in the
quarter ended September 30, 1995 for the difference between the carrying value
and the fair value of the Lana'i resort properties. The fair value of the resort
properties was based on a combination of discounted cash flow projections and
comparable independent sales for similar assets. In addition, an impairment loss
of
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$8 million (pre-tax) was recorded in the residential real estate segment in the
third quarter for certain other properties that were also determined to be
impaired.
Consolidated general and administrative expenses decreased from $18 million
in 1994 to $12 million in 1995. A significant portion of the decrease related to
non-recurring costs of $2.1 million incurred in the third quarter of 1994 for
the settlement of certain legal matters. In addition, in 1995, corporate
expenses were reduced by approximately $1 million because various public
expenses were no longer incurred as a result of the November 1994 Castle & Cooke
Homes, Inc. stock repurchase by Dole.
NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
Excluding the write-down of certain properties to fair value in 1995, net
income available to common shareholders decreased from $22.0 million in 1994 to
$17.8 million in 1995. This decrease is primarily due to the lower operating
results described above.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company requires capital to operate its resorts, purchase and develop
land, construct homes and homesites and to acquire, to develop and to operate
commercial property. Prior to the Company's separation from Dole in December of
1995, the Company financed its operations, acquisitions and developments
primarily from capital contributions by Dole and, to a lesser extent, borrowings
from a group of banks. In connection with the separation from Dole, the Company
entered into a three-year revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement")
with a syndicate of banks. The credit agreement initially provided revolving
loans of up to $240 million, based upon a percentage of value of certain
commercial properties and home building inventory. The Credit Agreement bears
interest at a variable rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")
or at an alternative rate based upon a designated bank's prime rate or the
federal funds rate. At March 15, 1997, the Company is in compliance with the
various financial covenants of the Credit Agreement. In the second quarter of
1996, the Company voluntarily reduced the available amount under the Credit
Agreement to $190 million in order to benefit from a lower effective interest
rate. Due to the sale of a Bakersfield commercial office building in the third
quarter of 1996, the available amount under the Credit Agreement was further
reduced to $186.2 million. In addition, certain financial covenants were amended
in the fourth quarter of 1996.
The Credit Agreement, among other things, requires the available amount to
be reduced to $140 million by March 31, 1997. The Company believes the March 31
deadline will be extended to May 31, 1997. In the first quarter of 1997, the
Company began renegotiating the terms of the Credit Agreement with the banks
that are party to the Credit Agreement. The Company has requested that the
amount available under the Credit Agreement be increased to $250 million if
certain real estate holdings are added to the collateral base. Based on
discussions with such banks, the Company believes that the proposed increase in
the available amount will be accepted, but as of March 27, 1997, a modification
of the Credit Agreement has not been finalized and no assurances can be made
that an agreement relating to the proposed terms can be reached.
In Bakersfield, the company periodically creates assessment districts with
the City of Bakersfield to issue bonds to finance infrastructure improvements.
The bonds are repaid by property owners over a 20 year period and have interest
rates averaging approximately 7%. As of December 31, 1996, the company had $11.7
million in bond liability.
In addition to the Credit Agreement and assessment district financing, the
Company plans to consider financing development activity through long-term fixed
rate debt.
The cash flow for each of the Company's residential developments differ
substantially from reported earnings, depending on the status of the development
cycle. The initial years of development require
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significant cash outlays for, among other things, land acquisition costs, major
roads, interchanges, infrastructure, model homes, sales and administration
facilities, landscaping and certain utilities. Since these costs are
capitalized, this can result in income reported for financial statement purposes
during those initial years significantly exceeding cash flow. However, after the
initial years of development or expansion, when these expenditures are made,
cash flow can significantly exceed income reported for financial statement
purposes, as cost of operations includes charges for substantial amounts of
previously expended costs.
The Company expects 1997 residential development expenditures to be
approximately $90 million and $21 million for the Hawaii and Bakersfield/Arizona
residential projects, respectively. Approximately $60 million of the Oahu
residential development expenditures relate to house construction and onsite
improvements. These expenditures, however, are driven by market conditions and
will fluctuate based on new home orders. In addition, the Company expects to
spend approximately $8 million in 1997 for the new Keene's Point residential
development in Orlando, Florida. This project will be developed through the
Company's new partnership with Golden Bear International, Inc. (a company wholly
owned by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus). The project, which is expected to
consist of approximately 950 homesites, will feature a high-end, daily fee Jack
Nicklaus signature course as the central amenity. The initial land purchase,
which is currently in escrow, is expected to close in 1997 with lot sales
commencing in 1998. The Company expects 1997 capital expenditures to be
approximately $38 million for Oahu and the U.S. mainland. The significant
expenditures include the completion of the Marketplace shopping center in
Bakersfield ($8 million), construction of a 127,000 square foot office building
adjacent to Premier Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia ($14 million), construction of a
41,000 square foot office building adjacent to the Regents Center in Tempe,
Arizona ($4 million), construction of a second golf course adjacent to the
Company's existing course in San Jose, California ($6 million), and additional
expenditures at the Dole Cannery Square redevelopment in Oahu ($3 million).
The Company expects the resort developmental and capital expenditures in
1997 to be approximately $10 million and $5 million, respectively. The
developmental expenditures primarily relate to the Manele residential
development and will be driven by sales activity. In addition, the company
expects to need additional cash for new unidentified projects associated with
the Golden Bear International, Inc. partnership and other opportunities on the
mainland.
As partial consideration for Dole's real estate and resort business, the
Company issued to Dole 3,500 shares of Preferred Stock of the Company. In
connection with the separation, Dole sold the Preferred Stock to qualified
institutional buyers. The Preferred Stock bears annual dividends of $3.5 million
and has an aggregate liquidation value of $35 million. The Preferred Stock is
redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder during the 90-day
period commencing on December 8, 1997. The redemption price, payable upon the
exercise of the holder's option, is the sum of the liquidation value, cumulative
and unpaid dividends, and a redemption premium of $400 per share or $1.4
million. The Company expects the Preferred Stock will be redeemed by the holders
during the 90-day period commencing on December 8, 1997 and, therefore, the
redemption plus the 10% dividend will require cash of approximately $40 million
in 1997.
The Company believes that funds available under the Credit Agreement
(amended as described above) and cash generated from operations combined with
selective sales of commercial and other properties from time to time will be
adequate for its short-term and long-term cash needs. There can be no assurance,
however, that the amounts available from such sources will be sufficient. The
Company may be required to seek additional capital in the form of public equity
or debt offerings or from a variety of potential sources, including additional
bank financing.
During 1996, cash provided by operations was $47 million, compared to $44
million in 1995. This increase is primarily due to a net decrease in real estate
developments partially offset by 217 fewer residential unit sales in Oahu in
1996 as compared to 1995. As noted above, the cash flow for each of the
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Company's residential projects can differ substantially from reported earnings,
depending on the status of the development cycle. As of December 31, 1996 the
Company will have expended approximately 71% of the projected infrastructure
costs at Mililani Mauka while it has delivered only 43% of the total planned
homes of 6,580. At the Company's Royal Kunia community, the Company has expended
approximately 81% of the projected land and infrastructure costs while it has
delivered only 31% of the total planned homes of 1,740. In Bakersfield, at the
Company's Seven Oaks master planned community, the Company has expended
approximately 70% of the projected costs for infrastructure, golf course and
clubhouse and has delivered 22% of the planned homes and homesites of 1,382. The
slow down in the Oahu market has required the Company to focus on inventory
management, staffing and infrastructure development in order to maximize cash
flow from operations.
During 1995, cash provided by operations was $44 million, compared to cash
used by operations of $66 million during 1994. This improvement reflects the
significant increase in real estate development balances that occurred during
1994 to support the home sales at the Company's two newest Oahu communities,
Royal Kunia and The Crowne at Wailuna, as well as the ongoing Mililani Town
project. During 1995, net development activity leveled off at Royal Kunia and
Mililani Town, and decreased at The Crowne at Wailuna. Partially offsetting the
decreased residential development spending were reductions to accounts payable.
Cash provided from investing activities of $547,000 in 1996 includes the
sale of three Mississippi apartment complexes and one Bakersfield office
building for approximately $36 million largely offset by capital expenditures of
approximately $36 million. Significant capital expenditures in 1996 include the
Dole Cannery redevelopment (approximately $5 million), construction of the
Marketplace shopping center (approximately $11.2 million), construction of the
fourth office building at Horizon (approximately $2.9 million), the cost of land
and construction relating to the second office building at Premier Plaza
(approximately $2 million), construction of a waste water treatment facility to
primarily service the Manele residential project (approximately $3.2 million)
and general maintenance and/or improvements to the resorts on Lanai
(approximately $4.5 million).
Cash provided from investing activities of $375,000 in 1995 includes the
sale of the Bakersfield apartment complex for approximately $15 million
partially offset by capital expenditures. The capital expenditure decrease of
$46 million in 1995 as compared to 1994 is primarily due to the 1994 acquisition
of three commercial properties for approximately $33 million and reduced
investment in the resort properties during 1995.
The Company currently carries insurance that protects it against a variety
of potential losses, including losses from building and construction-risks,
property damage and general liabilities. The Company's insurance is subject to
various coverage limits, exclusions and deductibles. The Company believes it has
a cost-effective level of insurance coverage that is adequate in light of the
risks associated with its various businesses.
BACKLOG
At December 31, 1996, the Company had a backlog of new orders on 55 homes
totaling $15 million compared to 133 homes totaling $34 million at December 31,
1995. The Company anticipates delivering the majority of these homes during the
balance of 1997. It is currently the Company's practice to include a home in
backlog at the contract price upon execution of a sales contract and receipt of
money on deposit (usually $1,000 to $5,000), and to remove it from backlog upon
closing of escrow. In the past, the Company has generally allowed prospective
purchasers who are unable to obtain financing to cancel their contracts and has
refunded their deposits. During the past five years, the Company experienced an
average contract cancellation rate of approximately 24%. No assurance can be
given that the Company will be able to enter into or close pre-construction
sales contracts for its homes in the future. In addition, the backlog may vary
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substantially because the Company's projects are long-term and are frequently at
different development stages.
INTEREST RATES AND CHANGING PRICES
The Company's business is significantly affected by general economic
conditions in Hawaii and California and, particularly, by fluctuations in
interest rates. Higher interest rates may decrease the potential market for new
homes by making it more difficult for home buyers to qualify for mortgages or to
obtain mortgages at interest rates acceptable to them. In Hawaii, because
pricing on "affordable" homes is based primarily on mortgage payments,
increasing mortgage interest rates will lower the prices of "affordable" homes.
Inflation also has a detrimental effect on operating costs, but can lead to
higher values for the Company's existing landholdings.
RISK FACTORS
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements based on economic forecasts, strategic plans and
other factors which, by their nature, involve risk and uncertainties. In
particular, among the factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially are the following: business conditions and general economy;
competitive factors; political decisions affecting land use permits, capital
resources, interest rates and other risks inherent in the real estate business.
For further information on factors which could impact the Company and the
statements, see "Item 1. Business" in Part I of this document.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Castle & Cooke, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Castle &
Cooke, Inc. (a Hawaii corporation, formerly the real estate and resorts business
of Dole Food Company, Inc.) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of operations and cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, December 31, 1995 and December 31,
1994. These financial statements and the schedule referred to below are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Castle & Cooke, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1996,
December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The financial statement Schedule
III--Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation is presented for purposes of
complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part of
the basic financial statements. The information included in the schedule for the
year ended December 31, 1996 has been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion,
presents fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be set
forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
January 31, 1997
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR (DOLE)
-----------------------
1996 1995 1994
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES
Residential property sales................................................ $ 200,036 $ 246,487 $ 246,384
Resort operations......................................................... 52,529 46,106 43,826
Commercial and other operations........................................... 51,552 48,558 51,827
Gain on sale of income producing properties............................... 4,207 400 --
---------- ----------- ----------
Total revenues.......................................................... 308,324 341,551 342,037
---------- ----------- ----------
COST OF OPERATIONS
Cost of residential property sales........................................ 174,066 195,590 172,120
Cost of resort operations................................................. 69,761 72,857 76,780
Cost of commercial and other operations................................... 35,547 32,123 39,567
General and administrative expenses....................................... 13,593 12,393 17,526
Write-down of certain properties to fair value............................ -- 176,000 --
---------- ----------- ----------
Total costs of operations............................................... 292,967 488,963 305,993
---------- ----------- ----------
Operating income (loss)..................................................... 15,357 (147,412) 36,044
Interest and other income, net.............................................. 1,795 1,987 1,252
Interest expense, net....................................................... 1,923 -- --
---------- ----------- ----------
Income (loss) before income taxes........................................... 15,229 (145,425) 37,296
Income tax (provision) benefit.............................................. (6,016) 59,625 (15,291)
---------- ----------- ----------
Net income (loss)........................................................... 9,213 (85,800) 22,005
Preferred stock dividend and accretion...................................... (4,200) (224) --
---------- ----------- ----------
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders.......................... $ 5,013 $ (86,024) $ 22,005
---------- ----------- ----------
---------- ----------- ----------
Earnings (loss) per common share............................................ $ 0.25 $ (4.31) $ 1.10
---------- ----------- ----------
---------- ----------- ----------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents............................................................. $ 5,663 $ 4,781
Receivables, net...................................................................... 32,567 35,065
Real estate developments.............................................................. 511,358 571,828
Property and equipment, net........................................................... 444,435 442,162
Income tax receivable................................................................. 9,209 --
Other assets.......................................................................... 16,590 17,897
------------ ------------
Total assets...................................................................... $ 1,019,822 $ 1,071,733
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<S> <C> <C>
Notes payable......................................................................... $ 142,130 $ 185,000
Note payable to Dole.................................................................. 10,000 10,000
Accounts payable...................................................................... 16,630 26,697
Accrued liabilities................................................................... 41,896 39,917
Deferred taxes........................................................................ 172,819 178,877
Deferred income and other liabilities................................................. 17,340 18,070
------------ ------------
Total liabilities................................................................. 400,815 458,561
------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable preferred stock, $10,000 par value; 3,500 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1996 and 1995.......................................................... 35,700 35,000
Common shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value; 19,954,725 and 19,951,578 shares issued and outstanding
at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively....................................... 511,075 510,953
Retained earnings................................................................... 72,232 67,219
------------ ------------
Total common shareholders' equity................................................. 583,307 578,172
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........................................ $ 1,019,822 $ 1,071,733
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR (DOLE)
------------------------
1996 1995 1994
---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)......................................................... $ 9,213 $ (85,800) $ 22,005
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Write-down of certain properties to fair value.......................... -- 176,000 --
Gain on sale of income producing properties............................. (4,207) (400) --
Depreciation and amortization........................................... 17,420 24,713 26,781
Other................................................................... 472 -- --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables, net................................. 2,498 (5,290) (3,912)
Decrease (increase) in real estate developments, net.................... 45,105 (51,681) (130,835)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable................................. (10,067) (12,699) 11,500
Increase in accrued liabilities......................................... 1,138 10,729 7,021
Decrease in income taxes................................................ (15,267) (73,890) (5,543)
Net change in other assets and liabilities.............................. 577 62,656 6,992
---------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities....................... 46,882 44,338 (65,991)
---------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of income producing properties......................... 36,231 15,000 --
Acquisition of property and equipment..................................... (35,684) (14,625) (60,699)
---------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities....................... 547 375 (60,699)
---------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net (reductions) borrowings under revolving loan agreement................ (42,870) 185,000 (47,752)
Preferred stock dividends paid............................................ (3,724) -- --
Proceeds from exercise of stock options................................... 47 -- --
(Distributions to) contributions from Dole, net........................... -- (226,336) 172,402
---------- ----------- -----------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities....................... (46,547) (41,336) 124,650
---------- ----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.......................... 882 3,377 (2,040)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year............................ 4,781 1,404 3,444
---------- ----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year.................................. $ 5,663 $ 4,781 $ 1,404
---------- ----------- -----------
---------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1--BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Castle & Cooke, Inc. (the "Company" or "Castle"), a Hawaii corporation, was
formed on October 10, 1995 to be the successor of the assets and related
liabilities of the real estate and resorts business of Dole Food Company, Inc.
and its subsidiaries ("Dole"). Dole transferred the assets and related
liabilities to Castle & Cooke, Inc. in December 1995. On December 28, 1995, Dole
distributed (the "Distribution") all the common shares of Castle to the
shareholders of Dole. The Dole shareholders received one share of common stock
in Castle for every three shares of Dole common stock. As consideration for the
transfer of Dole's real estate and resorts business to the Company, the Company
issued to Dole (i) all of the outstanding shares of Castle Common Stock, (ii) a
promissory note in the principal amount of $200 million, a promissory note in
the principal amount of $10 million, and (iii) 3,500 shares of redeemable
preferred stock of Castle with an aggregate liquidation value of $35 million.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company contained herein prior
to December 28, 1995 are those of Castle's predecessor (Dole) and have been
prepared on the basis that the assets and liabilities of the real estate and
resorts business were transferred using historical carrying values as recorded
by Dole and present the Company's financial position, results of operations and
cash flows as derived from Dole's historical financial statements.
NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and all wholly-owned subsidiaries and controlled joint ventures. All significant
inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company's
investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in which it has less than a
controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method.
ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles 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 revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
GAIN ON SALE OF INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES
Gain on the sale of income producing properties reflects revenues generated
through the sale of income producing properties, net of capitalized costs and
selling costs associated with those properties.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS
Construction and development costs are comprised of direct and allocated
costs, including estimated future costs for warranties and amenities. Land
acquisition, land development and other common costs are allocated to individual
units in a real estate development based on specific identification, relative
value or area method. Interest and real estate taxes incurred during the
development period are capitalized.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
CARRYING VALUE OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
be Disposed of" ("SFAS No. 121") in the third quarter of 1995. Under SFAS No.
121, real estate assets are to be reviewed for possible impairment whenever
events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable such as a significant decrease in market value, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or business climate, a significant change in
intended use, an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount
originally expected, or current period losses combined with a history of losses
or a forecast of continuing losses. If indications are that the carrying amount
of an asset may not be recoverable, SFAS No. 121 requires an estimate of the
future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and
its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying amount
of the asset, an impairment loss must be recognized to write down the asset to
an amount a willing buyer would pay for such property in a current transaction,
that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from the sale of land and residential units is generally recognized
when closings have occurred, required down payments are received and other
criteria for sale and profit recognition are satisfied in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles governing profit recognition for real
estate transactions. In situations where the Company has continuing involvement
with the property sold, revenues are recognized by the percentage-of-completion
method as development and construction proceed, provided that cost and profit
can be reasonably estimated. The cost of residential property sales includes
selling and marketing expenses.
Rent revenue from commercial and retail properties is generally recognized
on the straight-line basis over the terms of leases. Revenue from the resort
hotels is generally recognized when due from the guests.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
9-40
Land improvements, buildings and improvements.................... years
Equipment........................................................ 3-5 years
</TABLE>
The costs and accumulated depreciation of property retired or otherwise
disposed of in the normal course of business are removed from the accounts, and
any gain or loss is recognized in the year of the disposition. Property and
equipment includes, among other things, the resort hotels on Lana'i, commercial
office complexes, apartment buildings and other rental properties.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary
differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of
assets and liabilities by applying enacted statutory tax rates to these
differences.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss), after
reduction for preferred stock dividends and accretion, by the weighted average
number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.
Prior to 1996, the earnings per common share is based on an assumed weighted
average outstanding number of shares of 19,951,578 which was the number of
common shares outstanding immediately after the December 28, 1995 distribution
date.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and time deposits which have
original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For short-term financial instruments, the historical carrying amount is a
reasonable estimate of fair value. For long-term financial instruments not
readily marketable (primarily receivables and notes payable), fair values were
estimated based upon discounted future cash flows at prevailing interest rates.
Based on these assumptions, management believes the fair values of the Company's
financial instruments are not materially different from their recorded amounts
as of December 31, 1996 and 1995.
ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
The Company incurs on-going environmental costs, including consulting fees
for environmental studies and investigations. Costs incurred in connection with
operating properties and properties previously sold are expensed. Expenditures
that relate to undeveloped land are capitalized as part of development costs.
Reserves for estimated costs are recorded when environmental remediation efforts
are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. In determining the
reserves, the Company uses the most current information available, including
similar past experiences, available technology, regulations in effect, the
timing of remediation and cost sharing arrangements, if any. The environmental
reserves are based on management's estimate of the most likely cost to be
incurred and are reviewed periodically and adjusted as additional or new
information becomes available. Environmental reserves and environmental
remediation costs charged to operations for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were not
significant.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123--"Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"). This statement defines, among other things, a
fair value based method of accounting for options under an employee stock option
plan. However, it allows an entity to continue to account for such items using
Accounting Principals Board Opinion No. 25--"Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees," under which no compensation expense is recognized. The Company
elected this option, which alternatively requires pro forma disclosure of net
income and earnings per share, as if compensation expense had been recognized.
As a result, the adoption of SFAS No. 123 in 1996 had no effect on the financial
condition or results of operations of the Company.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1994 and 1995 financial
statements to conform to the 1996 presentation.
NOTE 3--RECEIVABLES
The following is a summary of receivables (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Notes receivable bearing interest of 8% to 11%, secured by real
property and improvements............................................ $ 14,147 $ 17,628
Receivable from joint venture partner.................................. 6,319 3,859
Escrow holdbacks....................................................... 3,163 8,302
Other receivables...................................................... 10,181 6,465
Less allowance for doubtful accounts................................. (1,243) (1,189)
--------- ---------
$ 32,567 $ 35,065
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>
The weighted average interest rates of all notes receivable were
approximately 9.2% at December 31, 1996 and 9.4% at December 31, 1995.
NOTE 4--REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS
Real estate developments consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Finished inventory.................................................. $ 98,347 $ 123,331
Development projects in progress.................................... 219,451 230,193
Unimproved lands held for future development........................ 193,560 218,304
---------- ----------
$ 511,358 $ 571,828
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
Finished inventory included $8.3 million and $24.2 million of homes reserved
by deposit or sales contract as of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995,
respectively. Additionally, finished inventory included $5.5 million and $9.9
million of homesites reserved by option contract as of December 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, respectively. Development projects in progress consist
principally of land, land improvement costs and, if applicable, construction
costs for houses and condominiums which are in various stages of development but
not ready for sale.
The Company constructed a country club and golf course in its Seven Oaks
master planned community in Bakersfield, California. These and other related
assets will be contributed by the Company to the Seven Oaks Country Club, a
nonprofit organization at the earlier of the time at which the club has 450
active golf memberships or October 31, 2002. The Company has the right to sell
memberships in the club and is obligated to fund operating short-falls until the
club is transferred. The operating cash short-falls totaled approximately $1.6
million, $1.6 million and $2.4 million for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively,
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4--REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS (CONTINUED)
and were capitalized. The Company's net investment in these amenities included
in real estate developments was $31.6 million and $31.5 million at December 31,
1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively. Over the life of the project,
approximately $10 million of this investment is expected to be recovered from
the sale of country club memberships. The balance of the costs of approximately
$21 million, which included an estimate of the future funding requirements for
the golf course and country club, is being amortized through cost of residential
property sales as homesites and homes are sold. Management believes such costs
will be recovered through the sale of the residential lots surrounding the
country club.
NOTE 5--PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Major classes of property and equipment were as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Land and land improvements........................................ $ 233,341 $ 212,657
Buildings and improvements........................................ 235,916 252,713
Equipment......................................................... 95,299 97,360
Construction in progress.......................................... 20,708 8,256
----------- -----------
585,264 570,986
Accumulated depreciation.......................................... (140,829) (128,824)
----------- -----------
$ 444,435 $ 442,162
----------- -----------
----------- -----------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for 1996, 1995, and 1994 totaled $17 million, $25
million and $27 million, respectively.
During 1995, Castle reviewed certain of its real estate and resort holdings
to determine whether expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without
interest charges) from each property would result in the recovery of the
carrying amount of such property. The review focused on the Lana'i resort
properties due to certain adverse developments affecting such properties that
occurred subsequent to Castle's 1994 fiscal year end. These developments
included the slower than expected pace of home sales at the Koele project during
1995, delays encountered in June 1995 in obtaining necessary permits for the
Manele Bay project, and disappointing occupancy results at the Manele Bay Hotel
during the third quarter of 1995. Under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 67--"Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real
Estate Projects" ("SFAS No. 67"), the Lana'i resort properties would have been
written down by approximately $91 million to their net realizable value as of
September 30, 1995. However, in the third quarter of 1995, Castle elected to
adopt SFAS No. 121 , which requires impaired property to be written down to fair
value. In accordance with SFAS No. 121, an impairment loss of $168 million
(pre-tax) was recorded in the accompanying statements of operations. The fair
value of the resort properties was based on a combination of discounted cash
flow projections and comparable independent sales for similar assets. In
addition, an impairment loss of $8 million (pre-tax) was recorded in the third
quarter of 1995 for certain other residential properties that were also
determined to be impaired.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6--NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consists of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Borrowings under revolving loan agreements, at an average interest
rate of 7.4% and 7.5% in 1996 and 1995, respectively.............. $ 142,000 $ 185,000
Other............................................................... 130 --
---------- ----------
Total notes payable................................................. $ 142,130 $ 185,000
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
In December, 1995, the Company entered into a three-year revolving credit
agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. The credit
agreement initially provided revolving loans of up to $240 million, based upon a
percentage of value of certain properties and home building inventory (the
"Borrowing Base"). The Credit Agreement bears interest at a variable rate based
on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or at an alternative rate based
upon a designated bank's prime rate or the federal funds rate. The credit
agreement contains customary covenants, including but not limited to: negative
pledges; limitations on consolidations, sale of assets; limitations on other
debt; financial covenants relating to tangible net worth, interest coverage,
cash flow and inventory levels. At December 31, 1996, the Borrowing Base was
$218.5 million with a book value of $371.1 million. In the second quarter of
1996, the Company voluntarily reduced the available amount under the Credit
Agreement to $190 million in order to benefit from a lower effective interest
rate. Due to the sale of the Bakersfield commercial office building in the third
quarter of 1996, the available amount under the Credit Agreement was further
reduced to $186.2 million. In addition, certain covenants were amended in the
fourth quarter of 1996.
The Credit Agreement, among other things, requires the available amount to
be reduced to $140 million by March 31, 1997. The March 31 deadline is expected
to be extended to May 31, 1997. In the first quarter of 1997, the Company began
renegotiating the terms of the Credit Agreement with the banks that are party to
the Credit Agreement. The Company has requested that the amount available under
the Credit Agreement be increased to $250 million if certain real estate
holdings are added to the collateral base.
In December 1995, the Company issued a $10 million term note to Dole in
connection with the Distribution. The unsecured note bears interest at 7% per
annum and matures on December 8, 2000. In 1996, the total interest paid, net of
capitalized interest, was $1.5 million. All interest paid in 1995 and 1994 was
capitalized.
The following is a summary of interest costs incurred (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Capitalized in real estate developments and property and
equipment.................................................. $ 10,696 $ 1,708 $ 4,063
Expensed..................................................... 1,923 -- --
--------- --------- ---------
$ 12,619 $ 1,708 $ 4,063
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7--LEASES
The Company receives rental income from the leasing of retail, office and
industrial building space under operating leases. Future minimum rentals, under
non-cancelable operating leases over the next five years (excluding tenant
reimbursements of operating expenses) as of December 31, 1996, were as follows
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED
RETAIL AND
OFFICE LEASES WITH
BUILDING SPACE DOLE
-------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
1997................................................................ $ 26,076 $ 684
1998................................................................ 22,599 173
1999................................................................ 19,545 --
2000................................................................ 15,037 --
2001................................................................ 13,495 --
Thereafter.......................................................... 176,974 --
-------------- -----
$ 273,726 $ 857
-------------- -----
-------------- -----
</TABLE>
The leases also provide for additional rentals based on increases in
operating expenses. These increases are generally payable in equal installments
throughout the year, based on estimated increases, with any differences being
adjusted in the succeeding year.
NOTE 8--INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes and the related liability are reflected in
the consolidated financial statements presented herein as if the Company had
been operating on a stand-alone basis prior to the December 28, 1995
Distribution.
In connection with the Distribution, the assets were recorded by the Company
at a new tax basis equal to the aggregate fair market value of the stock and
notes issued to Dole, and the liabilities that were assumed by the Company, in
connection with the transaction. The difference in the new tax basis in
comparison to the historical book value of the real estate and resorts assets
recorded in the financial statements created a large deferred tax liability. In
addition, Dole has agreed to indemnify and hold the Company harmless for any
federal, state and local income taxes which may be imposed for all periods prior
to the Distribution that have not been paid or provided for in the Company's
consolidated balance sheet. In 1996, the Company made income tax payments of
approximately $21 million.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 8--INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The components of the income tax expense (benefit) were as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current taxes:
Federal.............................................. $ 11,495 $ 12,177 $ 17,785
State................................................ 1,360 2,088 3,049
--------- ---------- ---------
Total............................................ $ 12,855 $ 14,265 $ 20,834
--------- ---------- ---------
Deferred taxes:
Federal.............................................. $ (6,116) $ (63,077) $ (4,732)
State................................................ (723) (10,813) (811)
--------- ---------- ---------
Total............................................ $ (6,839) $ (73,890) $ (5,543)
--------- ---------- ---------
Provision (benefit) for income taxes..................... $ 6,016 $ (59,625) $ 15,291
--------- ---------- ---------
--------- ---------- ---------
</TABLE>
The Company's reported income tax expense varied from the expense calculated
using the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate for the following reasons (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expense (Benefit) computed at U.S. federal statutory
income tax rate......................................... $ 5,330 $ (50,899) $ 13,054
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax
benefit................................................. 630 (8,726) 2,237
Other..................................................... 56 -- --
--------- ---------- ---------
Reported income tax (benefit) expense..................... $ 6,016 $ (59,625) $ 15,291
--------- ---------- ---------
--------- ---------- ---------
</TABLE>
Deferred income taxes result from the temporary differences in the financial
and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The sources of deferred tax liabilities
(assets) and the tax effect of each were comprised of the following (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Differences between book values assigned in prior acquisitions and
tax values........................................................ $ 171,048 $ 179,192
Other, net.......................................................... 1,771 (315)
---------- ----------
$ 172,819 $ 178,877
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
Total deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax (assets) were as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Total deferred tax liabilities...................................... $ 174,465 $ 180,084
Total deferred tax assets........................................... (1,646) (1,207)
---------- ----------
$ 172,819 $ 178,877
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9--PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLANS
Certain full-time employees participate in qualified defined benefit pension
plans. Certain highly paid employees also receive a portion of their benefits
from a non-qualified defined benefit pension plan. Benefits under these plans
are generally based on each employee's eligible compensation and years of
service. The Company's historical funding policy has been to fund the normal
costs plus a 15-year amortization of the unfunded accrued liability of its
plans.
The net pension cost for the Company's pension plans includes the following
components (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost benefits earned during the year............... $ 781 $ 759 $ 891
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation.............. 1,258 1,180 1,120
Actual (return) loss on funded plan assets................. (1,480) (3,321) 298
Other, net................................................. 211 2,202 (1,345)
--------- --------- ---------
Net pension cost........................................... $ 770 $ 820 $ 964
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The funded status of the Company's pension plans at December 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995 is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit obligations:
Vested............................................................. $ 15,888 $ 14,969
Non-vested......................................................... 425 655
---------- ----------
Total............................................................ $ 16,313 $ 15,624
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
Actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations............. $ 18,040 $ 17,068
Plan assets at fair value, primarily stocks and bonds................ (16,628) (15,558)
---------- ----------
Excess of projected benefit obligations over plan assets............. 1,412 1,510
Unamortized prior service cost....................................... (21) (198)
Unrecognized net gain................................................ 876 861
Unrecognized net obligations......................................... (69) (128)
---------- ----------
Accrued pension liability............................................ $ 2,198 $ 2,045
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
The projected benefit obligations for the plans were determined using
discount rates of 7.5% in 1996 and 1995. The assumed rate of increase in future
compensation levels is 4.5% for 1996 and 1995.
Effective January 1, 1993 post retirement medical and life insurance
benefits were eliminated, however, certain full time employees who met minimum
age and service requirements continue to be eligible for the post-retirement
medical and life insurance benefits. The Company pays the full cost of
participants' life insurance coverage and makes contributions based on years of
service to the cost of participants' medical insurance coverage, subject to a
maximum annual contribution.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9--PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLANS (CONTINUED)
The status of the Company's post-retirement benefit plan is summarized as
follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated post-retirement benefit obligations (APBO):
Retirees............................................................... $ 1,806 $ 1,738
Other fully eligible participants...................................... 208 426
Other active employees................................................. 491 400
--------- ---------
2,505 2,564
Unrecognized gain...................................................... 278 159
--------- ---------
Accrued post-retirement benefit cost included in accrued expenses...... $ 2,783 $ 2,723
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>
The post-retirement benefit cost includes the following components (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost-benefits earned during the year....................... $ 18 $ 25 $ 31
Interest cost on APBO.............................................. 178 217 289
Other, net......................................................... (5) -- 9
--------- --------- ---------
Net post-retirement benefit cost................................... $ 191 $ 242 $ 329
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The weighted average discount rates used to determine the accumulated
post-retirement benefit obligations were 7.5% at December 31, 1996 and 1995. An
annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits
of 9.5% in 1997 decreasing to 5% in 2006 and thereafter was assumed in
determining the APBO for 1996 and 10% in 1996 decreasing to 5% in 2006 was
assumed in determining the APBO for 1995. Increasing the assumed health care
cost trend rate by one percentage point would not materially affect the
Company's APBO or the service and interest cost components of net
post-retirement benefit costs for 1996 or 1995. The plans are not funded.
Retirement benefits are provided to most salaried non-bargaining Company
employees under a 401(k) savings plan. The terms of this plan provide for the
Company to partially match tax deferred employee contributions. Substantially
all full-time salaried employees meeting age and length of service requirements
are eligible to participate in the plan. Total Company contributions to these
plans for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $467,000, $352,000 and $277,000,
respectively.
The Company also participates in multi-employer pension plans provided under
certain of its collective bargaining agreements which also provide for pension
benefits. Total contributions to these plans were $338,000, $530,000 and
$578,000 for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
NOTE 10--REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
Authorized Redeemable 10% Preferred Stock consists of 5,000 shares of
$10,000 par value. The holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled to receive,
when declared, cash dividends at a rate of $1,000 per
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10--REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
share per year. Such dividends are cumulative, accrue without interest from the
date of issuance and are payable quarterly in arrears on the first day of each
January, April, July, and October.
During 1995, the Company issued 3,500 shares of the Preferred Stock which
has a liquidation value of $10,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
The stock is not convertible into any other class of stock and the Preferred
stockholders have limited voting rights. The Preferred Stock is redeemable, in
whole or in part, at the option of the holder during the 90-day period
commencing on December 8, 1997. The redemption price, payable upon the exercise
of the holder's option, is the sum of the liquidation value cumulative and
unpaid dividends, and a redemption premium of $400 per share. The excess of the
preference value over the carrying value is being accreted by periodic charges
to retained earnings over the initial life of the issue. The Preferred Stock is
redeemable, in whole but not in part, at the option of the Company at any time
on or after December 8, 2000 upon not less than 15 nor more than 60 days' prior
written notice. The redemption price payable upon the exercise of the Company's
option is the sum of the liquidation value and the cumulative and unpaid
dividends.
In 1996, the Company paid the four quarterly Preferred Stock dividends
totaling $3.5 million. The dividend for the period from issuance (December 8,
1995) to December 31, 1995 was paid in 1996.
Changes in Preferred Stock are summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
REDEEMABLE
PREFERRED
SHARES STOCK
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994........................................... -- --
Issuance............................................................. 3,500 $ 35,000
----- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1995........................................... 3,500 $ 35,000
Accretion of redemption premium...................................... -- 700
----- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1996........................................... 3,500 $ 35,700
----- -----------
----- -----------
</TABLE>
NOTE 11--COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Authorized capital of Castle consists of 50,000,000 shares of no par value
common stock, 1,000,000 shares of no par value Preference Stock, and 1,000,000
shares of no par value Preferential Stock.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 11--COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
Changes in shareholders' equity are summarized as follows (in thousands,
except share data):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL COMMON
COMMON RETAINED SHAREHOLDERS'
SHARES STOCK EARNINGS EQUITY
------------ ----------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994............................... $ 752,707 $ 131,238 $ 883,945
Net income........................................... 22,005 22,005
Contributions from Dole, net......................... 172,402 -- 172,402
------------ ----------- ---------- -------------
Balance, December 31, 1994............................. -- 925,109 153,243 1,078,352
Net loss............................................. (85,800) (85,800)
Preferred stock dividend............................. (224) (224)
Net effect of distribution........................... 19,951,578 (187,820) -- (187,820)
Distributions to Dole, net........................... -- (226,336) -- (226,336)
------------ ----------- ---------- -------------
Balance, December 31, 1995............................. 19,951,578 510,953 67,219 578,172
Net income........................................... 9,213 9,213
Preferred stock dividend and accretion............... (4,200) (4,200)
Issuance of common stock under incentive plans....... 3,147 122 -- 122
------------ ----------- ---------- -------------
Balance, December 31, 1996............................. 19,954,725 $ 511,075 $ 72,232 $ 583,307
------------ ----------- ---------- -------------
------------ ----------- ---------- -------------
</TABLE>
Prior to the Distribution, the Company was part of a centralized cash
management system controlled by Dole. Accordingly, cash receipts and
disbursements were made through Dole up until December 28, 1995. In addition to
borrowings under standalone credit arrangements (see Note 6), the Company
borrowed amounts under this centralized system. No interest was charged related
to these inter-company borrowings.
Detailed below is an analysis of the inter-company account activity
including average borrowings by year (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE
INTER-COMPANY ACTIVITY AMOUNTS BALANCE
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Cost allocations................................................... $ 343
Cash advances...................................................... 465,058
Cash payments...................................................... (290,692)
Other.............................................................. (2,307)
----------- ----------
Total for 1994................................................... $ 172,402 $ 783,000
----------- ----------
----------- ----------
Cost allocations................................................... $ --
Cash advances...................................................... 584,369
Cash payments...................................................... (766,128)
Other.............................................................. 1,647
Capitalized inter-company balance.................................. (46,224)
----------- ----------
Total for 1995................................................... $ (226,336) $ 811,000
----------- ----------
----------- ----------
</TABLE>
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12--STOCK OPTIONS AND AWARDS
The Castle & Cooke, Inc. 1995 Stock Option and Award Plan ("1995 Plan")
provides for the granting of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock
options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, performance share
awards and stock bonuses to officers. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123--"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
("SFAS No. 123"). This statement defines, among other things, a fair value based
method of accounting for options under an employee stock option plan. However,
it also allows an entity to continue to account for such items using APB Opinion
No. 25--"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," under which no compensation
expense is recognized. The Company elected this option, which alternatively
requires pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share, as if
compensation expense had been recognized. The proforma results determined in
accordance with SFAS No. 123 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders: As reported................................. $ 5,013 $ (86,024)
Pro forma................................... $ 4,670 $ (86,110)
Earnings (loss) per share: As reported................................. $ .25 $ (4.31)
Pro forma................................... $ .23 $ (4.32)
</TABLE>
Because Statement No. 123 method of accounting has not been applied to
options granted prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro forma compensation
cost may not be representative of that to be expected in future years.
The 1995 Plan is intended to provide an incentive to officers and key
employees to remain with the Company. Stock options may be exercised for up to
ten years from the date of grant, as determined by the Corporate Compensation
and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors which administers the plan. The
committee has the authority to determine the officers and key employees to whom
awards will be made and other terms and conditions of the awards. In 1995, the
Company reserved 1,000,000 common shares for the 1995 plan, which was reduced to
988,202, as of December 31, 1996.
Stock options under Dole's 1982 and 1991 Stock Option and Award Plan, which
were not exercised prior to December 28, 1995, were adjusted in connection with
the separation of the real estate and resorts business from the food business.
Option holders who become employees of Castle after the Distribution received
options to purchase shares of Castle Common Stock shares in lieu of their Dole
options. The number of shares subject to, and the exercise price of, each option
were adjusted and as a result, options to purchase approximately 287,465 shares
of common stock of the Company at exercise prices ranging from $10.49 to $16.79
per share were issued upon conversion of preexisting Dole options. In addition
to the 287,465 converted Dole options granted under the 1995 plan, 226,000
shares were granted in 1996 with an exercise price of $12.38. At December 31,
1996, a total of 599,312 common shares are available for future grants.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12--STOCK OPTIONS AND AWARDS (CONTINUED)
Change in stock options during 1996, 1995 and 1994 for the Company were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
WTD. AVG. WTD. AVG. WTD. AVG.
SHARES EX PRICE SHARES EX PRICE SHARES EX PRICE
---------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning of year--
outstanding................ 287,465 $ 14.56 297,561 $ 14.63 272,784 $ 14.91
Granted...................... 226,000 $ 12.38 15,102 $ 11.50 41,295 $ 12.29
Exercised.................... (3,147) $ 14.96 (17,702) $ 12.94 -- --
Canceled..................... (124,575) $ 14.64 (7,496) $ 15.24 (16,518) $ 13.28
---------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
End of year--outstanding..... 385,743 $ 13.25 287,465 $ 14.56 297,561 $ 14.63
---------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
Exercisable at end of year... 192,059 $ 14.13 237,969 $ 14.98 239,366 $ 15.01
---------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
---------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- -----------
</TABLE>
The historical stock option data for the Dole options has been adjusted and
restated to reflect the effect of the Distribution on the number of shares
covered by each option and the exercise price share of each option. The Dole
options of the real estate and resort employees that have been converted have
been reflected as Castle options in the stock option table. The fair value of
each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
Option Pricing Model. The assumptions used for the risk free interest rate were
5.54% and 7.44% for 1996 and 1995, respectively. The assumptions used for the
dividend yield, expected lives, and expected volatility were zero percent, seven
years, and 29.56%, respectively, for both years.
The Castle & Cooke, Inc. Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee
Directors (the "Plan") provides for $10,000 in eligible Directors' annual
compensation to be deferred and paid in shares of common stock, in lieu of cash.
The Plan is intended to attract, motivate and retain experienced directors of
the Company. Each director is entitled to receive a distribution in a number of
shares of stock equal to the number of shares in his or her account upon his or
her termination from service on the Board. The Company has reserved 50,000
common shares for the Plan. In 1996, 2,281 shares were granted and $40,000 was
recognized as compensation expense. As of December 31, 1996, a total of 2,281
shares under the Plan had been granted and 47,719 remain for future grants.
NOTE 13--COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is constructing an office building in Atlanta and a retail
shopping center in Bakersfield. As of December 31, 1996 the estimated cost of
future construction totaled approximately $23 million.
The Company and its subsidiaries are continentally liable as joint
indemnitors to surety companies for subdivision, off-site improvement and
construction bonds issued on their behalf. Outstanding bond commitments
approximated $154 million and $157 million at December 31, 1996 and December 31,
1995, respectively.
The Company is a defendant in several lawsuits arising in the normal course
of business. In the opinion of management, the final resolution of these
lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or
results of operations.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 14--RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party transactions were substantially the same as those that could
have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties. In connection with the
Distribution in December 1995, the Company and Dole entered into various
agreements to define ongoing relationships including an Allocation Agreement, an
Aircraft Co-ownership Agreement and certain other operating agreements which
govern future relationships.
The Company received a general excise tax refund of $273,000 from the State
of Hawaii in 1996 which, pursuant to the allocation agreement, will be paid to
Dole. The Company leased Dole office space in Bakersfield, California and
Honolulu, Hawaii during 1996 and received $749,000 for such space. The Company
also purchased $277,000 of products from Dole for its retail store and hotels in
Hawaii.
In connection with the Distribution, and as partial consideration for Dole's
real estate and resort business, the Company issued to Dole two promissory notes
, one in the principal amount of $200 million (the "Interim Note") and the other
in the principal amount of $10 million (the "Term Note"). The Company paid off
the principal amount of the Interim Note on December 27, 1995, the date that
borrowings were first available to the Company under its Credit Agreement.
Interest of $739,000 incurred on the Interim Note was paid by the Company to
Dole in February of 1996. The Term Note is unsecured, payable in December 2000,
and bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum, payable quarterly. Interest
incurred on the Term Note was $700,000 and $8,000 in 1996 and 1995,
respectively. As further consideration, the Company issued to Dole 3,500 shares
of cumulative preferred stock of the Company, which Dole sold for $35 million in
December 1995.
In connection with the Distribution, the Company received a fifty percent
undivided interest in a corporate aircraft that was owned by Dole. Dole retained
the other fifty percent undivided interest in the aircraft. Under the Aircraft
Co-Ownership Agreement, the Company and Dole agreed that each party would be
responsible for the direct costs associated with its use of the aircraft, and
that all indirect costs would be equally shared. Pursuant to the Aircraft
Co-Ownership Agreement, the Company's and Dole's proportionate share of the
operating costs for the aircraft during 1996 were $548,000 and $577,000,
respectively.
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had an accrued liability of
approximately $460,000 due to Dole.
NOTE 15--INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION
Residential real estate activities consist primarily of holding and
developing land and developing and selling homes and finished homesites in Oahu
Hawaii, Bakersfield California and Arizona. Resorts include the operation of two
luxury hotels, with resort amenities, including two championship golf courses on
the Island of Lana'i in Hawaii. In addition, it includes the development and
sale of luxury vacation homes, property management and other support operations.
Commercial real estate operations include development and management of office,
industrial, retail and apartment properties. Corporate general and
administrative expenses are not allocated to industry segments and are included
in commercial and other operating income. Inter-segment general and
administrative expense allocations are not material.
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 15--INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Revenues, operating income, identifiable assets, capital expenditures and
depreciation and amortization pertaining to the segments in which the Company
operates are presented below (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES
Residential real estate................................................. $ 200,036 $ 246,487 $ 246,384
Resorts................................................................. 52,529 46,106 43,826
Commercial and other.................................................... 55,759 48,958 51,827
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 308,324 $ 341,551 $ 342,037
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Residential real estate................................................. $ 20,883 $ 37,716 $ 63,094
Resorts................................................................. (20,044) (198,054) (36,585)
Commercial and other.................................................... 14,518 12,926 9,535
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 15,357 $ (147,412) $ 36,044
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS
Residential real estate................................................. $ 431,980 $ 476,190 $ 547,135
Resorts................................................................. 238,435 233,217 395,702
Commercial and other.................................................... 349,407 362,326 286,928
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 1,019,822 $ 1,071,733 $ 1,229,765
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Residential real estate................................................. $ 5,320 $ 548 $ 924
Resorts................................................................. 7,642 5,017 18,533
Commercial and other.................................................... 22,722 9,060 41,242
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 35,684 $ 14,625 $ 60,699
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Residential real estate................................................. $ 1,068 $ 1,084 $ 984
Resorts................................................................. 8,800 15,266 18,102
Commercial and other.................................................... 7,552 8,363 7,695
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 17,420 $ 24,713 $ 26,781
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
</TABLE>
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CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 16 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents summarized quarterly results (in thousands,
except per share data):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NET INCOME
(LOSS) EARNINGS
OPERATING AVAILABLE (LOSS)
INCOME TO PER
REVENUES LOSS COMMON SHARE
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996
First Quarter.................................................... $ 77,058 $ 4,992 $ 1,628 $ .08
Second Quarter................................................... 80,635 5,408 2,066 .10
Third Quarter.................................................... 58,885 3,297 1,070 .05
Fourth Quarter................................................... 91,746 1,660 249 .01
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Year............................................................. $ 308,324 $ 15,357 $ 5,013 $ .25
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1995
First Quarter.................................................... $ 67,064 $ 1,874 $ 1,381 $ .07
Second Quarter................................................... 84,721 6,312 4,102 .21
Third Quarter.................................................... 73,891 (171,387) (100,861) (5.06)
Fourth Quarter................................................... 115,875 15,789 9,354 .47
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Year............................................................. $ 341,551 $ (147,412) $ (86,024) $ (4.31)
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There have been no changes in the Company's independent public accountants
for 1996 and 1995 nor have there been any disagreements with the Company's
independent public accountants on accounting principles or practices for
financial statement disclosures.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
There is hereby incorporated by reference the information regarding the
Company's directors to appear under the caption "Election of Directors" in the
Company's definitive proxy statement for its 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
(the "1997 Proxy Statement"). There is hereby incorporated by reference the
Company's executive officers and related information under "Executive Officers
of the Registrant", which is set forth in Part I hereof.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
There is hereby incorporated by referenced the information to appear under
the captions "Compensation of Directors" and "Compensation of Executive
Officers" in the 1997 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
There is hereby incorporated by referenced the information with respect to
security ownership to appear under the captions "Beneficial Ownership of Certain
Stockholders" and "Security Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers" in
the 1997 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
There is hereby incorporated by reference the information to appear under
the caption "Certain Transactions" in the 1997 Proxy Statement.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<C> <S> <C>
(A) 1. Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Public Accountants.................................................... 35
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1996, December 31,
1995 and December 31, 1994................................................................. 36
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995...................... 37
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, December 31,
1995 and December 31, 1994................................................................. 38
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................................. 39
2. Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule III--Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation...................................... 61
All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or because the
required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<C> <S> <C>
3. Exhibits
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO
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<C> <S> <C>
2.1 Allocation Agreement between the Company and Dole Food Company, Inc. (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended,
File No. 1-14020).
3.1 Amended Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
3.2 Resolution of the Board of Directors of Castle authorizing and fixing the terms and
conditions of the Series A 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No.
1-14020).
3.3 By-Laws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 1996, File No. 1-14020).
4.1 Term Note (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
4.2 Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 1995, among Castle & Cooke, Inc., as borrower, and
the Lenders named therein, and Chemical Bank, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral
Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
4.3 First Amendment dated as of August 2, 1996 relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of
December 5, 1995.
4.4 Second Amendment dated as of March 1, 1997 relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of
December 5, 1995.
10.1 Trademark License Agreement between the Company and Dole Food Company, Inc. (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A,
as amended, File No. 1-14020).
The Company agrees to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request a copy
of each instrument with respect to issues of long-term debt of the Company and its
subsidiaries, the authorized principal amount of which does not exceed 10% of the
consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements--Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6:
10.1 Employee Benefits and Compensation Allocation Agreement between the Company and Dole Food
Company, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
10.2 The Company's 1995 Stock Option and Award Plan (the "1995 Plan") (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended,
File No. 1-14020).
10.3 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Initial Converted Options under the 1995
Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Executive Compensation Plans and
Arrangements--Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended
December 31, 1995, File No. 1-14020).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<C> <S> <C>
10.4 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Initial Converted Options under the 1995
Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Executive Compensation Plans and
Arrangements--Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended
December 31, 1995, File No. 1-14020).
10.5 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option under the 1995 Plan. (incorporated herein by reference to
Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements--Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-14020).
10.6 The Company's Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors (incorporated by
reference to the Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements--Exhibit 10.6 to the
Company's Form 10Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996, File No. 1-14020).
21 Subsidiaries of Castle & Cooke, Inc.
23 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
27 Financial Data Schedule
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
</TABLE>
No current reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the last
quarter of the year ended December 31, 1996.
58
<PAGE>
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
March 18, 1997 By: /s/ DAVID H. MURDOCK
-----------------------------------------
David H. Murdock
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
NAME TITLE DATE
- ------------------------------ -------------------------- -------------------
/s/ DAVID H. MURDOCK Chairman of the Board and
- ------------------------------ Chief Executive Officer March 27, 1997
David H. Murdock and Director
/s/ WALLACE S. MIYAHIRA President--Hawaii
- ------------------------------ Residential and Hawaii March 27, 1997
Wallace S. Miyahira Commercial Operations
/s/ LYNNE SCOTT SAFRIT President--North American
- ------------------------------ Commercial Operations March 27, 1997
Lynne Scott Safrit and Director
Vice President and Chief
/s/ EDWARD C. ROOHAN Financial Officer
- ------------------------------ (Principal Financial March 27, 1997
Edward C. Roohan Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
/s/ EDWARD J. HOGAN
- ------------------------------ Director March 27, 1997
Edward J. Hogan
/s/ LODWRICK M. COOK
- ------------------------------ Director March 27, 1997
Lodwrick M. Cook
59
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME TITLE DATE
- ------------------------------ -------------------------- -------------------
<C> <S> <C>
/s/ DELL TRAILOR
- ------------------------------ Director March 27, 1997
Dell Trailor
/s/ EDWARD M. CARSON
- ------------------------------ Director March 27, 1997
Edward M. Carson
</TABLE>
60
<PAGE>
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1996
(000'S)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COLUMN D
COLUMN C -------------------------- COLUMN E
------------------------ ------------------------
COST CAPITALIZED GROSS AMOUNT AT WHICH
INITIAL COST TO COMPANY CARRIED AT CLOSE OF
SUBSEQUENT TO ACQUISITION PERIOD
COLUMN A COLUMN B ------------------------ -------------------------- ------------------------
- -------------------------- ----------------- BUILDINGS AND CARRYING BUILDING AND
DESCRIPTION ENCUMBRANCES LAND IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS COSTS LAND IMPROVEMENTS
- -------------------------- ----------------- --------- ------------- ------------- ----------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Verifone Office Building
Mililani, Hawaii........ (1) $ 1,000 $ 4,188 $ 260 -- $ 1,000 $ 4,448
Leilehua Office Building
Mililani, Hawaii........ (1) -- 2,029 1,110 -- -- 3,139
925 Dillingham Office
Building
Honolulu, Hawaii........ None 2,517 4,105 268 -- 2,517 4,373
801 Dillingham Office
Building
Honolulu, Hawaii........ None 500 5,049 383 -- 500 5,432
Dole Center
Office/Retail mixed use
Honolulu, Hawaii........ (1) 15,633 49,896 8,205 -- 15,633 58,101
Town Center of Mililani
Shopping Center
Mililani, Hawaii........ (1) 4,254 15,788 5,378 -- 4,254 21,166
Dole Plantation
Retail Store
Wahiawa, Hawaii......... (1) 222 3,446 658 -- 222 4,104
10000 Ming Office Building
Bakersfield,
California.............. (1) 1,135 16,812 716 -- 1,135 17,528
The Market Place
Bakersfield,
California.............. None 1,885 1,905 11,243 -- 1,885 13,148
Schirra Court
Industrial Warehouse
Bakersfield,
California.............. (1) 258 2,757 878 -- 258 3,635
Premier Plaza Office
Building
Atlanta, Georgia........ (1) 4,244 15,181 1,635 -- 4,244 16,816
Landmark Center Office
Building
Raleigh, North
Carolina................ (1) 1,401 14,997 596 -- 1,401 15,593
Horizon at Six Forks
Office Building
Raleigh, North
Carolina................ (1) 2,859 4,588 3,816 -- 2,859 8,404
Regents center Office
Building
Tempe, Arizona.......... (1) 2,659 8,024 -- -- 2,659 8,024
One Norman Square
Apartments
Charlotte, North
Carolina................ (1) 1,284 9,424 70 -- 1,284 9,494
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 39,851 $ 158,189 $ 35,216 $ -- $ 39,851 $ 193,405
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<CAPTION>
COLUMN I
-------------
LIFE ON WHICH
DEPRECIATION
COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H IN LATEST
COLUMN A ------------- ------------ ----------- INCOME
- -------------------------- ACCUMULATED DATE OF DATE STATEMENTS IS
DESCRIPTION TOTAL (2) DEPRECIATION CONSTRUCTION ACQUIRED COMPUTED
- -------------------------- --------- ------------- ------------ ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Verifone Office Building
Mililani, Hawaii........ $ 5,448 $ 836 1989 1989 40 years
Leilehua Office Building
Mililani, Hawaii........ 3,139 942 1989 1989 40 years
925 Dillingham Office
Building
Honolulu, Hawaii........ 6,890 1,269 1984 1984 40 years
801 Dillingham Office
Building
Honolulu, Hawaii........ 5,932 1,210 1993 1993 20 years
Dole Center
Office/Retail mixed use
Honolulu, Hawaii........ 73,734 11,474 1988-1990 1988-1990 30-40 years
Town Center of Mililani
Shopping Center
Mililani, Hawaii........ 25,420 3,414 1988 1988 40 years
Dole Plantation
Retail Store
Wahiawa, Hawaii......... 4,326 1,049 1989 1989 40 years
10000 Ming Office Building
Bakersfield,
California.............. 18,663 6,499 1984 1987 40 years
The Market Place
Bakersfield,
California.............. 15,033 17 1996 1996 40 years
Schirra Court
Industrial Warehouse
Bakersfield,
California.............. 3,893 517 1992 1992 40 years
Premier Plaza Office
Building
Atlanta, Georgia........ 21,060 1,621 1988 1993 39 years
Landmark Center Office
Building
Raleigh, North
Carolina................ 16,994 1,675 1986 1993 39 years
Horizon at Six Forks
Office Building
Raleigh, North
Carolina................ 11,263 618 1990 1993 39 years
Regents center Office
Building
Tempe, Arizona.......... 10,683 797 1989 1993 39 years
One Norman Square
Apartments
Charlotte, North
Carolina................ 10,778 1,179 1993 1993 27.5 years
$ 233,256 $ 33,117
</TABLE>
- ------------------------------
(1) This property is pledged as collateral in connection with the Company's
three-year credit agreement.
(2) Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 1996 is
$187.7 million.
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<PAGE>
SCHEDULE III--REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (CONTINUED)
CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1996
(000'S)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Reconciliation of cost basis:
Balance at beginning of period............................................. $ 192,428 $ 231,217 $ 244,570
Additions during the period:
Acquisitions through foreclosure......................................... -- -- --
Other acquisitions/newly completed property.............................. 34,151 8,031 8,024
Improvements, etc........................................................ 4,638 5,322 17,576
Other.................................................................... -- -- --
Deductions during the period:
Cost of real estate sold................................................. -- -- (36,904)
Other.................................................................... -- -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Balance at close of period................................................. $ 231,217 $ 244,570 $ 233,266
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Reconciliation of accumulated depreciation:
Balance at beginning of period............................................. $ 17,660 $ 24,005 $ 31,850
Additions during the period:
Depreciation expense..................................................... 6,345 7,845 6,551
Other.................................................................... -- -- --
Deductions during the period:
Cost of real estate sold................................................. -- -- (5,284)
Other.................................................................... -- -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Balance at close of period................................................. $ 24,005 $ 31,850 $ 33,117
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
</TABLE>
62
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO
- ---------
<C> <S>
2.1 Allocation Agreement between the Company and Dole Food Company, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
3.1 Amended Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
3.2 Resolution of the Board of Directors of Castle authorizing and fixing the terms and conditions of the
Series A 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
3.3 By-Laws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 1996, File No. 1-14020).
4.1 Term Note (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
4.2 Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 1995, among Castle & Cooke, Inc., as borrower, and the Lenders
named therein, and Chemical Bank, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent (incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No.
1-14020).
4.3 First Amendment dated as of August 2, 1996 relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 1995.
4.4 Second Amendment dated as of March 1, 1997 relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 1995.
10.1 Trademark License Agreement between the Company and Dole Food Company, Inc. (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No.
1-14020).
The Company agrees to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request a copy of each
instrument with respect to issues of long-term debt of the Company and its subsidiaries, the authorized
principal amount of which does not exceed 10% of the consolidated assets of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
</TABLE>
Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements--Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4,
10.5 and 10.6:
<TABLE>
<C> <S>
10.1 Employee Benefits and Compensation Allocation Agreement between the Company and Dole
Food Company, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
10.2 The Company's 1995 Stock Option and Award Plan (the "1995 Plan") (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form 10/A, as amended, File No. 1-14020).
10.3 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Initial Converted Options under the
1995 Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Executive Compensation Plans and
Arrangements--Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year
ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-14020).
10.4 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Initial Converted Options under the
1995 Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Executive Compensation Plans and
Arrangements--Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year
ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-14020).
10.5 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option under the 1995 Plan. (incorporated herein by
reference to Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements--Exhibit 10.5 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No.
1-14020).
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO
- ---------
<C> <S> <S>
10.6 The Company's Deferred Stock Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors (incorporated by reference to
the Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements--Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Form 10Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 1996, File No. 1-14020).
21 Subsidiaries of Castle & Cooke, Inc.
23 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
27 Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 4.3
FIRST AMENDMENT dated as of August 2, 1996 (this
"AGREEMENT") relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of
December 5, 1995 (the "CREDIT AGREEMENT"), among CASTLE &
COOKE, INC., a Hawaii corporation (the "BORROWER"), the
financial institutions party thereto (the "LENDERS"), THE
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, a New York banking corporation,
formerly known as Chemical Bank, as administrative agent (in
such capacity, the "ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT") and as collateral
agent (in such capacity, the "COLLATERAL AGENT") for the
Lenders.
On July 25, 1996, the Borrower sold those certain Mortgaged Properties
listed on Schedule 1.01(c) to the Credit Agreement known as
Crosswinds/Northgate, Savannah and Sutton Place. In connection therewith and
pursuant to Section 2.09(b)(i) of the Credit Agreement, the Commitments of the
Lenders under the Credit Agreement were, effective as of the date of sale,
automatically reduced by $23,323,880, an amount equal to 75% of the net proceeds
of the sale, resulting in total Commitments after giving effect to such
reduction of $166,676,120. The Borrower has requested that the Lenders enter
into this Agreement in order to reinstate the Commitments of the Lenders under
the Credit Agreement by the amount of such Commitment reduction, and the Lenders
party hereto are willing, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
below, to agree to such Commitment reinstatement.
Accordingly, in consideration of the agreements, provisions and
covenants herein contained, and in compliance with the provisions of Section
9.08(b) of the Credit Agreement, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. COMMITMENT REINSTATEMENT. The Required Lenders hereby
agree, effective as of the date hereof, to increase the Commitments of the
Lenders under the Credit Agreement by an amount equal to $23,323,880, after
giving effect to which the aggregate Commitments will be $190,000,000. The
Borrower explicitly acknowledges that Section 2.09(b)(i) and each other
provision of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, including
with respect to any other or subsequent sale of any Mortgaged Property or
Additional Mortgaged Property that may occur.
<PAGE>
2
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Borrower represents
and warrants to each of the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral
Agent that:
(a) Before and after giving effect to this Agreement, the
representations and warranties set forth in Article III of the Credit
Agreement are true and correct in all material respects with the same
effect as if made on the date hereof, except to the extent such
representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date.
(b) Before and after giving effect to this Agreement, no Event
of Default or Default has occurred and is continuing.
SECTION 3. APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
SECTION 4. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which
taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SECTION 5. EXPENSES. The Borrower agrees to reimburse the
Administrative Agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection
with this Agreement, including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of
Cravath, Swaine & Moore, counsel for the Administrative Agent.
<PAGE>
3
SECTION 6. DEFINED TERMS. Capitalized terms used but not defined
herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year
first above written.
CASTLE & COOKE, INC.,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
formerly known as Chemical
Bank, individually and as
Administrative Agent and
Collateral Agent,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST
AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
<PAGE>
4
BANK OF HAWAII,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, SAN
FRANCISCO AGENCY,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
CHICAGO,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
KREDIETBANK N.V.,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
SOCIETE GENERALE,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
<PAGE>
5
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK,
by
-----------------------
Name:
Title:
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 4.4
SECOND AMENDMENT dated as of March 1, 1997 (this
"AGREEMENT") relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of
December 5, 1995, as amended (the "CREDIT AGREEMENT"), among
CASTLE & COOKE, INC., a Hawaii corporation (the "BORROWER"),
the financial institutions party thereto (the "LENDERS"),
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, a New York banking corporation,
formerly known as Chemical Bank, as administrative agent (in
such capacity, the "ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT") and as collateral
agent (in such capacity, the "COLLATERAL AGENT") for the
Lenders.
The Borrower has requested that the Lenders enter into this Agreement
in order to amend the Credit Agreement to change the model homes and inventory
covenants.
Accordingly, in consideration of the agreements, provisions and
covenants herein contained, and in compliance with the provisions of Section
9.08(b) of the Credit Agreement, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. The Required Lenders hereby agree, effective
as of October 1, 1996, to amend the Credit Agreement as follows:
(a) Section 1.01 is hereby amended by adding the following definitions in
their respective alphabetical locations:
"'STANDING INVENTORY' shall mean, at any date, the number of unsold
homes (other than Model Homes) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries owned
as part of their Homebuilding Business for which construction has been
completed as of such date.
"'UNSOLD INVENTORY' shall mean, at any date, all Standing Inventory
and all Work in Progress as of such date. The term Unsold Inventory shall
not include homesites to be sold without homes.
"'WORK IN PROGRESS' shall mean, at any date, the number of unsold
homes (other than Model Homes) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries owned
as part of their Homebuilding Business for which above-ground home
construction has been commenced, but not yet completed as of such date."
<PAGE>
2
(b) Section 1.01 is hereby amended by modifying the definition of "Land
under Development" to add the parenthetical phrase "(other than the foundation
or slab)" after the reference to "home construction" in the last line thereof.
(c) Section 1.01 is hereby amended by amending and restating the
definition of "Unsold Homes/Lots" in its entirety as follows:
"'UNSOLD HOMES/LOTS' shall mean, at any date, the consolidated book
value at such date of all homes and homesites (other than Model Homes) of
the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as part of their Homebuilding Business
for which above-ground construction has started, but for which there is no
contract of sale with a third party."
(d) Section 6.15 is hereby amended by (i) deleting paragraph (a) thereof in
its entirety, (ii) redesignating paragraph (b) thereof as paragraph (a) and
(iii) adding the following new paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) at the end thereof:
"(b) Permit Unsold Homes/Lots and Model Homes to exceed at any date
15% of Tangible Net Worth.
"(c) Permit Model Homes to exceed at any date 60 in number.
"(d) (i) Permit Unsold Inventory at any of September 30, 1996,
December 31, 1996, March 31, 1997, June 30, 1997 or September 30, 1997, to
exceed a number of units equal to 55% of the total number of units of
Unsold Inventory sold during the period of 12 full months preceding such
date.
"(ii) Permit Unsold Inventory at December 31, 1997, to exceed a number
of units equal to 45% of the total number of units of Unsold Inventory sold
during the period of 12 full months preceding such date.
<PAGE>
3
"(iii) Permit Unsold Inventory at the last day of any fiscal quarter
ending after December 31, 1997, to exceed the following number of units
(based on the number of units of Unsold Inventory sold during the period of
12 full months preceding such quarter-end):
Unit Sales During Maximum Units
Preceding 12 Months at Quarter-end
------------------- --------------
If 500 units or less 175
If more than 500, but 550 or less 193
If more than 550, but 600 or less 210
If more than 600, but 650 or less 228
If more than 650, but 700 or less 245
If more than 700, but 750 or less 263
If more than 750, but 800 or less 280
If more than 800, but 850 or less 298
If more than 850, but 900 or less 315
If more than 900, but 950 or less 333
If more than 950 units 350
"PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that (A) if Unsold Inventory exceeds the maximum level
specified in this Section 6.15(d) at the end of any single fiscal quarter, then
the sole consequence thereof shall be that the percentage specified in clause
(c) of the definition of Borrowing Base shall be automatically deemed reduced to
65% for the next succeeding fiscal quarter; (B) if Unsold Inventory exceeds the
maximum level specified in this Section 6.15(d) at the end of two consecutive
fiscal quarters, then the sole consequence thereof shall be that the percentage
specified in clause (c) of the definition of Borrowing Base shall be
automatically deemed reduced to 50% for the next succeeding fiscal quarter and
each fiscal quarter thereafter until Unsold Inventory is in compliance with the
maximum level specified in this Section 6.15(d); and (C) if Unsold Inventory
fails to comply with the maximum level specified in this Section 6.15(d) at the
end of three consecutive fiscal quarters, such failure will constitute an Event
of Default. The reductions in Borrowing Base percentages
<PAGE>
4
referred to in clauses (A) and (B) of the immediately preceding proviso
shall be effective upon the delivery to the Administrative Agent of the
financial statements described in Section 5.04(a) or (b), as applicable,
for the preceding fiscal quarter in question, and shall remain in effect
until the delivery to the Administrative Agent of the financial statements
described in Section 5.04(a) or (b), as applicable, for the next fiscal
quarter."
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Borrower represents
and warrants to each of the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral
Agent that:
(a) After giving effect to this Agreement, the representations and
warranties set forth in Article III of the Credit Agreement are true and
correct in all material respects with the same effect as if made on the
date hereof, except to the extent such representations and warranties
expressly relate to an earlier date.
(b) After giving effect to this Agreement, no Event of Default or
Default has occurred and is continuing.
SECTION 3. APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
SECTION 4. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which
taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SECTION 5. EXPENSES. The Borrower agrees to reimburse the
Administrative Agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection
with this Agreement, including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of
Cravath, Swaine & Moore, counsel for the Administrative Agent.
<PAGE>
5
SECTION 6. DEFINED TERMS. Capitalized terms used but not defined
herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year
first above written.
CASTLE & COOKE, INC.,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
formerly known as Chemical
Bank, individually and as
Administrative Agent and
Collateral Agent,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST
AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
<PAGE>
6
BANK OF HAWAII,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, SAN
FRANCISCO AGENCY,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
CHICAGO,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
KREDIETBANK N.V.,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
SOCIETE GENERALE,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
<PAGE>
7
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK,
by
----------------------
Name:
Title:
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF CASTLE & COOKE, INC.
NAME STATE OF
- ---- INCORPORATION
-------------
C & C Construction, Inc. Hawaii
C & C Mountaingate, Inc. California
Castle & Cooke Arizona, Inc. Arizona
Castle & Cooke Aviation, Inc. Hawaii
Castle & Cooke California, Inc. California
Castle & Cooke Commercial - CA, Inc. California
Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc. Hawaii
Castle & Cooke Kunia, Inc. Hawaii
Castle & Cooke Properties, Inc. Hawaii
Lanai Builders, Inc. Hawaii
Lanai Company, Inc. Hawaii
Lanai Holdings, Inc. Hawaii
Lanai Transportation Company, Inc. Hawaii
Lanai Water Company, Inc. Hawaii
Oceanic Insurance, Inc. Hawaii
Pueblo del Sol Water Company Arizona
The Sea Ranch Water Company California
Stockdale Coffee Company California
Castle & Cooke Institute for Business and Culture Hawaii (Non-Profit)
Lanai Arts & Culture Center Hawaii (Non-Profit)
Seven Oaks Country Club California
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
of our report included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed
Form S-8 Registration Statements (File No. 333-502 and File No. 333-2632).
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 27, 1997
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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1996
<CASH> 5,663
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 32,567
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 0
<PP&E> 585,264
<DEPRECIATION> 140,829
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 1,019,822
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 0
<BONDS> 0
35,700
0
<COMMON> 511,015
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<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 1,019,822
<SALES> 308,324
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 308,324
<CGS> 279,374
<TOTAL-COSTS> 292,967
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 1,923
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<INCOME-TAX> 6,016
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