UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
[x] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 1997
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _________ to ___________
Commission file number 1-14168
Bell Technology Group Ltd.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
13-3781263
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
295 Lafayette Street, 3rd. Floor, New York, NY 10012
(Address of principal executive offices)
(212) 334-8500
(Issuer's telephone number)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes or common
equity, as of the latest practicable date:
** 3,048,450 shares of Common Stock as of June 30, 1997
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check One): Yes [ ] No [x]
SEC 2334 (3/94-)
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Bell Technology Group Ltd.
and Subsidiaries
Table of Contents
Page No.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1997 and
September 30, 1996 2
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 9-13
and Results of Operations
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 14
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Bell Technology Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, Sept 30,
Assets 1997 1996
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,338,747 $ 2,342,011
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $151,676 and $64,843
as of June 30, 1997 and September 30, 1996,
respectively 3,925,384 1,847,918
Inventories 962,187 758,353
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 109,023 195,113
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Total current assets 6,335,341 5,143,395
Property and equipment, net 3,313,800 2,151,294
Long-term investment 400,000 400,000
Loan to stockholder 145,408 --
Other assets 96,875 115,093
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Total assets $ 10,291,424 $ 7,809,782
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 2,246,549 $ --
Current portion of notes payable 328,561 39,152
Accounts payable 1,993,740 1,274,197
Accrued expenses 197,622 240,116
Deferred revenues 133,304 166,617
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Total current liabilities 4,899,776 1,720,082
Notes payable, less current portion 896,940 --
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Total liabilities 5,796,716 1,720,082
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 500,000
shares authorized; no shares issued and
outstanding -- --
Common Stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000
shares authorized; 3,048,450 and 3,040,352
shares issued and outstanding 30,485 30,404
Additional paid-in capital 7,978,886 8,033,562
Accumulated deficit (3,514,663) (1,974,266)
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Total stockholders' equity 4,494,708 6,089,700
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 10,291,424 $ 7,809,782
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance
sheets.
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Bell Technology Group Ltd.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
1997 1996
Revenues $ 4,943,114 $ 3,170,702
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues 3,775,099 2,451,109
Selling, general and administrative 1,461,377 898,866
Depreciation and amortization (net of
$51,501 included in cost of revenues
for the three months ended June 30, 1997) 110,029 103,999
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Total costs and expenses 5,346,505 3,453,974
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Loss from operations (403,391) (283,272)
Interest income (expense), net (54,125) 72,483
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Loss before taxes (457,516) (210,789)
Provision for taxes -- --
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Net loss $ (457,516) $ (210,789)
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Net loss per share ($ 0.15) ($ 0.07)
Weighted average shares outstanding 3,046,267 3,040,352
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
statements
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Bell Technology Group Ltd.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
1997 1996
Revenues $ 13,868,965 $ 7,935,579
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues 10,802,824 6,341,812
Selling, general and administrative 4,256,888 2,025,573
Depreciation and amortization (net of
$145,300 included in cost of revenues
for the nine months ended June 30, 1997) 312,320 171,180
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Total costs and expenses 15,372,032 8,538,565
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Loss from operations (1,503,067) (602,986)
Interest income (expense), net (37,330) 28,422
Write-off of debt issuance costs -- (256,351)
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Loss before taxes (1,540,397) (830,915)
Provision for taxes -- --
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Net loss $ (1,540,397) $ (830,915)
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Net loss per share ($ 0.51) ($ 0.34)
Weighted average shares outstanding 3,044,799 2,464,185
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
statements.
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Bell Technology Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
1997 1996
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $(1,540,397) $ (830,915)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 457,620 134,051
Provision for bad debts 86,833 --
Write off of amortization of debt
issuance costs -- 293,500
Provision for deferred taxes -- 2,570
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) in accounts receivable (2,164,299) (430,495)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (203,834) 259,340
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses
and other current assets 86,090 (157,972)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 18,218 (77,137)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 636,955 (460,906)
(Decrease) in accrued expenses (42,494) (51,555)
(Decrease)increase in deferred revenues (33,313) 85,378
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Net cash used in operations (2,698,621) (1,234,141)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment,
net of landlord reimbursement (1,620,126) (653,157)
Purchase of long-term investment -- (400,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,620,126) (1,053,157)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from short term borrowings 2,246,549 (711,952)
Net proceeds of notes payable 1,186,349 (350,195)
Loan to stockholder (145,408) --
Proceeds initial public offering, net of
offering costs of $1,602,175 -- 7,412,819
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 27,993 --
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Net cash provided by financing activities 3,315,483 6,350,672
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Net (decrease)increase in cash and
cash equivalents (1,003,264) 4,063,374
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 2,342,011 222,367
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $ 1,338,747 $ 4,285,741
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements
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BELL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. THE COMPANY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 1997, statements of operations
for the three and nine months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 and the statements of
cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 have been prepared
by Bell Technology Group Ltd. (the "Company") without audit. All material
inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated
results should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10KSB/A on file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Results of operations for the three-month and
nine-month period are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for
the full year. Interim statements are prepared on a basis consistent with
year-end statements.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements
furnished herein include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of
the results of operations of the Company. All such adjustments are of a normal
recurring nature.
2. REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT
The Company (through its NAFT subsidiary) has a Revolving Credit Agreement with
NationsCredit ("Nations") which may be used to finance its accounts receivable
and inventory up to a maximum of $3 million. The availability of credit is based
upon the balance of collateral available which is 80% of its current accounts
receivable and 100% of its inventory. As of June 30, 1997, the Company had an
outstanding balance of approximately $2.2 million, which was the maximum
available under the formula. Such obligation is secured by a continuing security
interest in the accounts receivable and inventory of NAFT, and guaranties and
cross guaranties of the Company and its other subsidiaries. The borrowings bear
interest at the prime rate plus 1.75%. Pursuant to the terms of these
agreements, NAFT is required to maintain certain liquidity ratios which it is
currently maintaining: (a) tangible net worth plus indebtedness subordinated to
amounts owed to Nations, less prepaid expenses,officer/employee receivables and
other intangible assets of not less than $1.4 million at the end of each fiscal
quarter, and (b) a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of no
greater than 2.5 to 1 at the end of each fiscal quarter. As of June 30, 1997,
NAFT had a tangible net worth of approximately $1.45 million and a ratio of
total liabilities to tangible net worth of 2.4 to 1, therefore keeping the
Company in compliance with all requirements. As of March 31, 1997, NAFT had a
tangible net worth as defined in the Credit Agreement of approximately $1.2
million and a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of 2.9 to 1. The
shortfall in tangible net worth arose because of certain intercompany
transactions. Nations formally waived the default in May 1997. While the Credit
Agreement gives Nations the right to demand repayment if it deems itself
"insecure," Nations has given the Company no indication that it is considering
utilizing this provision. Furthermore, incurring losses as the Company builds
its new businesses was anticipated in setting its covenants with Nations in
October 1996. The Company deems its relationship with Nations to be normal.
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3. LOAN TO STOCKHOLDER
During the third quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company made loans to Marc H. Bell,
the President and Chief Executive Officer, bearing interest at 8.75% per annum
in the total amount of $145,408. These loans are pursuant to his existing
employment agreement. The loans mature in June 2002.
4. NOTES AND MORTGAGES PAYABLE
The Company has entered into leases for various items of its office furniture
and equipment as well as for its telephone system. The terms on the leases call
for monthly payments of approximately $8,300 per month for 60 months. The office
furniture and equipment lease commenced in January, 1997. The telephone
equipment lease will commence in July 1997. There is no residual payment under
such leases and the Company will own the equipment after the expiration of the
lease terms.
The Company obtained a first chattel mortgage on certain of its furniture and
computer equipment in April 1997 in the amount of approximately $874,000 from
FINOVA Capital Corporation. Such loan is for a term of three years, bears
interest at 12.19% per annum and is self-liquidating over its term.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In February 1996, the Company entered into a lease for its corporate
headquarters. Rent commenced in July 1996. The lease is for eleven years and six
months starting with an initial annual base rental of $309,250 escalating to
$563,547 in the final year. Under the lease, the landlord is to reimburse the
Company $500,000 for leasehold improvements. $450,000 has been received to date.
The final $50,000 payment was received in July 1997 and is recorded as an other
asset as of June 30, 1997. The Company was required by the terms of the lease to
maintain a letter of credit as a security deposit under the lease. To secure its
obligation to meet such requirement, the Company has pledged a certificate of
deposit in the amount of $400,000. This amount is included in "Long-term
investments" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 1997 and
September 30, 1996. Under the terms of such lease, if the Company is not in
default, $75,000 of the letter of credit and accompanying certificate of deposit
will be released in July 1998, and an additional $75,000 will be released in
July 1999 and $150,000 of the letter of credit will be released in July 2000.
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In February, 1997, the Company filed Form SB-2 for a warrant exchange. The
Company has now voluntarily revised such offering and has filed an amendment to
Form SB-2 on July 31, 1997 for the public offering of $5,500,000 Senior
Subordinated 10% Convertible Debentures. The underwriter for such offering is
Rickel & Associates, Inc. The Company expects that such offering will be
completed prior to October 31, 1997.
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7. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings Per Share. This
statement establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share
(EPS), replacing the presentation of currently required primary EPS with a
presentation of Basic EPS. For entities with complex capital structures, the
statement requires the dual presentation of both Basic EPS and Diluted EPS on
the face of the statement of operations. Under this new standard, Basic EPS is
computed based on weighted average shares outstanding and excludes any potential
dilution; Diluted EPS reflects potential dilution from the exercise or
conversion of securities into common stock or from other contracts to issue
common stock and is similar to the currently required fully diluted EPS. SFAS
128 is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after
December 31, 1997, including interim periods, and earlier application is not
permitted. When adopted, the Company will be required to restate its EPS data
for all prior periods presented. The Company does not expect the impact of the
adoption of this statement to be material to previously reported EPS amounts.
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PART I MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
The Company has continued to narrow its focus on the offering of hardware and
software products which: (a) are related to its Internet services operation; (b)
generate higher profit margins;(c) are of a type which require greater after
market support, (d) experience less price competition from mail order houses and
other resellers, and (e) which brings the Company into contact with companies of
the type which can use a broad range of the services offered by the Company.
The Company has elected to emphasize the sale and service of high end equipment
from hardware manufacturers such as Silicon Graphics Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc.
and Cisco Systems Inc. and software manufactures such as Microsoft Corporation,
Alias/Wavefront Inc. and Checkpoint Software Corp. The Company prepares
equipment sold to customers, installs LANs, provides warranty support for major
hardware manufacturers, and provides ongoing service support for its customers
in the form of hardware repairs and software consulting.
During the past fiscal year, the Company has spent over $2 million building a
state-of-the-art network operations center ("NOC") at its new location. The
2,000 square foot NOC offers customers direct, high-speed Internet connections
and World Wide Web hosting and co-location facilities. The Company firmly
believes that facilities-based Internet services are the future of the industry.
Major corporations that utilize web hosting and/or co-location services with the
Company are invited to work closely with the Company at its facility in setting
up and managing sites.
The Company maintains several classrooms at its headquarters facility, where it
conducts training for its clients. In addition, the Company provides training at
its client's facilities on a national basis. Instruction is provided by both its
in-house staff and specialists who are brought in to conduct classes in their
particular area of expertise. The Company uses a variety of modern hardware and
software and typically charges a fixed price depending upon the size of the
class, the complexity of the group and the equipment required. The Company is a
training center in the New York City Metropolitan area for a wide range of
computer programs, including Alias/Wavefront and Macromedia Authorware/Director.
The Company has been designated as an Alias Education Partner for the East
Coast, is an Apple Training Alliance Partner and an authorized training center
for Adobe, Quark, Macromedia and Microsoft. The Company's clients include major
banks, financial institutions and advertising and graphic design firms.
The Company's digital media division is involved in producing interactive CD-ROM
presentations and high-impact World Wide Web sites. The Company's main areas of
digital design development include animation, interactive and web production.
The Company's graphic arts capabilities include creating and assembling
World-Wide Web sites and interactive applications such as computer based
training and promotional sales material. The Company works with content
providers such as marketing firms and provides the technical and design aspects
of a project for large-scale multimedia projects including sites to be used on
the Internet. The Company provides consulting and project management services
for companies making the transition from print to electronic to Internet
presentations or catalogs, and is actively engaged with numerous customers in
the development of secure commerce and audio/video streaming applications.
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Other services offered by the Company to it's customers include Internet access,
ISDN, leased lines, web hosting, programming, firewall, network security and
system design services. Due to the existence of its sales and service operation,
the Company is able to offer customers support and services on all major
operating systems including UNIX, IRIX, Windows NT and Mac OS. The Company also
provides consulting services in the areas of inter-networking, programming,
firewall services, computer and network security, network design and operation,
and on-line gaming.
Among the solutions offered by the Company are an Internet based commerce
solution, which includes secure credit card transaction processing, a shopping
cart for browsing merchandise on-line, and a video streaming technology that
allows for pay-per-view programming. The Company is able to create multi-media
web sites and provide high-speed access to the Internet for the client/user.
This technology enables users to make use of the Internet to complete "on-line"
transactions. For example, the Company has brought a substantial catalog sales
company on-line, enabling it to increase sales and market share by completing
transactions over the Internet.
Post Public Offering Activity
During the 12 month period following the completion of its public offering, the
Company has followed its stated plan and objective of reducing its dependency on
the sale of Apple products, while increasing its Internet related sales and
service activities. While the Company was changing its product mix, it made
substantial progress in the development of its technical resources necessary for
the delivery of Internet services. Hosting services were brought on premises and
the Company's engineering and technical staff was expanded.
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Results of Operations
Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 1997 Compared With Three and Nine Months
Ended June 30, 1996
Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the three months ended June 30, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996, increased approximately 56% from
approximately $3.2 million to approximately $4.9 million. Consolidated revenues
for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 compared to the same period in 1996,
increased approximately 75% from approximately $7.9 million to approximately
$13.9 million. This increase was spread across all aspects of the Company's
business. The Company intends to focus its future operations primarily in the
areas of Internet related activities, sales of high-end computer products and
systems, training, interactive development and web site development.
Cost of Revenues. Cost of Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 1997 were
approximately $3.8 million, or approximately 76% of revenues, as compared to
approximately $2.4 million or approximately 77% of revenues for the comparable
period in fiscal 1996. Cost of Revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 1997
were approximately $10.8 million, or approximately 78% of revenues, as compared
to approximately $6.3 million or approximately 80% of revenues for the
comparable period in fiscal 1996. The increase in gross profit margin was due to
the fact that an increased percentage of sales came from sales of
services(including Internet services), that generate higher profit margins,
rather than sales of products. In addition, sales of more sophisticated computer
systems that required greater pre-sales and after market customer assistance
generated higher profit margins.
Selling, General and Administrative. For the three months ended June 30, 1997,
Selling, General and Administrative expenses increased from approximately
$899,000 (or 28% of Revenues) to approximately $1,461,000 (or 30% of Revenues).
For the nine months ended June 30, 1997, Selling, General and Administrative
expenses increased from approximately $2,026,000 (or 26% of Revenues) to
approximately $4,257,000 (or 31% of Revenues). This increase was due primarily
to an increase in payroll for corporate administrative personnel, technicians
and engineers in all areas of operations. The Company intends to reduce the
payroll for non-sales personnel and to increase the number of sales people in
order to increase revenues in its Internet, training and interactive divisions
Net Loss. For the three month period ended June 30, 1997, the Company incurred a
net loss of approximately $458,000 as compared to a net loss of approximately
$211,000 for the corresponding three month period ending June 30, 1996. For the
nine month period ended June 30, 1997, the Company incurred a net loss of
approximately $1,540,000 as compared to a net loss of approximately $831,000 for
the corresponding nine month period ended June 30, 1996. For the three months
ended December 31, 1996, the Company had revenues of approximately $3.7 million
and incurred a loss of approximately $681,000. In comparing the three months
ended June 30, 1997 with the three months ended December 31, 1996, the Company
has been able to increase revenues by 34% and reduce the net loss by 33%. In
addition, the Company has controlled the increase in Selling, General and
Administrative expenses, which were $1,445,000 for the three months ended
December 31, 1996, $1,393,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and
$1,461,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997. The Company expects to
continue to suffer losses for the next one or two quarters or until such time as
it receives greater marketplace recognition for its Internet products and
services.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company (through its NAFT subsidiary) has a Revolving Credit Agreement with
NationsCredit ("Nations") which may be used to finance its accounts receivable
and inventory up to a maximum of $3 million. The availability of credit is based
upon the balance of collateral available which is 80% of its current accounts
receivable and 100% of its inventory. As of June 30, 1997, the Company had an
outstanding balance of approximately $2.2 million, which was the maximum
available under the formula. Such obligation is secured by a continuing security
interest in the accounts receivable and inventory of NAFT, and guaranties and
cross guaranties of the Company and its other subsidiaries. The borrowings bear
interest at the prime rate plus 1.75%. Pursuant to the terms of these
agreements, NAFT is required to maintain certain liquidity ratios which the
Company is currently maintaining; (a) tangible net worth plus indebtedness
subordinated to amounts owed to Nations, less prepaid expenses,officer/employee
receivables and other intangible assets of not less than $1.4 million at the end
of each fiscal quarter, and (b) a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net
worth of no greater than 2.5 to 1 at the end of each fiscal quarter. As of June
30, 1997, NAFT had a tangible net worth of approximately $1.45 million and a
ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of 2.4 to 1, therefore keeping
the Company in compliance with all requirements. As of March 31, 1997, NAFT had
a tangible net worth as defined in the Credit Agreement of approximately $1.2
million and a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of 2.9 to 1. The
shortfall in tangible net worth arose because of certain intercompany
transactions. Nations formally waived the default in May 1997. Since the
Company's NAFT subsidiary is currently operating with a small profit, the
Company believes that it will be able to maintain compliance with all required
liquidity ratios. While the Credit Agreement gives Nations the right to demand
repayment if it deems itself "insecure," Nations has given the Company no
indication that it is considering utilizing this provision. Furthermore,
incurring losses as the Company builds its new businesses was anticipated in
setting its covenants with Nations in October 1996. The Company deems its
relationship with Nations to be normal.
The Company had a negative cash flow of approximately $1 million for the nine
months ended June 30, 1997. This resulted in part from a cash loss in operations
of approximately $2.7 million which represents the net loss of approximately
$1.5 million, the increase in accounts receivable of approximately $2.2 million
(offset in part, by the increase in accounts payable of approximately $600,000).
In addition, the Company purchased property and equipment in the amount of
approximately $2.1 million and increased long-term borrowings by approximately
$1.2 million.
The variances in the Statements of Cash Flows between the nine months ended June
30, 1997 and the nine months ended June 30, 1996 are a reflection of the
development of the Company during 1996, which is discussed above, the Company's
initial public offering which closed in the second quarter of fiscal 1996 and
the aggressive expansion program which followed. The significant increase in
capital expenditures is due to the Company's continuing focus on the development
of its Internet related activities which included the purchase of servers,
routers, cabinets, monitors and other equipment necessary to create and expand
the equipment used to host web sites. Due to the Company's negative cash flow
from operations and past and future capital expenditures, the Company expects to
continue to suffer losses for the next one or two quarters until such time as it
receives greater marketplace recognition for its Internet products and services.
While the Company does not anticipate failing to comply with the financial
covenants discussed above, it must either increase its borrowings under its
Nations line of credit, and/or raise additional equity or loan capital from
outside sources. There can be no assurance that the Company could successfully
raise such additional capital.
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In April, the Company entered into a chattel mortgage arrangement with Finova
Capital Corp. for a chattel mortgage on its Internet and other computer
equipment in the amount of $865,000. The loan is a three-year, level payment,
self-liquidating loan at an interest rate of 12.19% per annum.
In February, 1997, the Company filed Form SB-2 for a warrant exchange. The
Company has now voluntarily revised such offering and has filed an amendment to
Form SB-2 on July 31, 1997 for the public offering of $5,500,000 Senior
Subordinated 10% Convertible Debentures. The underwriter for such offering is
Rickel & Associates, Inc. The Company expects that such offering will be
completed prior to October 31, 1997.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings Per Share. This
statement establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share
(EPS), replacing the presentation of currently required primary EPS with a
presentation of Basic EPS. For entities with complex capital structures, the
statement requires the dual presentation of both Basic EPS and Diluted EPS on
the face of the statement of operations. Under this new standard, Basic EPS is
computed based on weighted average shares outstanding and excludes any potential
dilution; Diluted EPS reflects potential dilution from the exercise or
conversion of securities into common stock or from other contracts to issue
common stock and is similar to the currently required fully diluted EPS. SFAS
128 is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after
December 31, 1997, including interim periods, and earlier application is not
permitted. When adopted, the Company will be required to restate its EPS data
for all prior periods presented. The Company does not expect the impact of the
adoption of this statement to be material to previously reported EPS amounts.
Forward Looking Statements
The foregoing management discussion and analysis contains certain forward
looking statements. Due to the fact that the Company faces intense competition
in a business characterized by rapidly changing technology,and must raise
additional capital in order to continue with its existing capital expenditure
program, actual results and outcomes may differ materially from any such forward
looking statements. Future results of operations are, in general, difficult to
forecast due to the fast moving pace of the industry.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Not Applicable
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable
Item 6.
a. Exhibits
Financial Data Schedule
b. Reports on Form 8-K
Not applicable
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Bell Technology Group Ltd.
Date: August 14, 1997 By: /s / Marc H. Bell
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Marc H. Bell, President & CEO
Date: August 14, 1997 By: /s / Robert B. Bell
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Robert B. Bell, Exec. Vice President & CFO
Date: August 14, 1997 By: /s / Alan Levy
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Alan Levy, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
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