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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB/A
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.
OR
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission File No. 0-27994
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 59-3203301
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
186 P.C.N.A. PARKWAY
LAKE HELEN, FL 32744-0280
904-228-1000
(Address and telephone number
of principal executive offices)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Common stock,
no par value
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: /X/ Yes / / No
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by referenced in Part III of this Form 10-KSB/A or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB/A. /X/
The registrant's revenues for its most recent fiscal year, ended December 31,
1997 were $9,618,958.
The aggregate market value of the registrant's voting stock held by
non-affiliates, computed by reference to the last sale price per share as of
March 31, 1998 was $2,832,000.
There were 4,869,900 shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of
March 31, 1998.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the definitive proxy statement of the registrant for the
registrant's Annual Meeting of the Shareholders for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, which definitive proxy statement will be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the
registrant's fiscal year end of December 31, 1997 are incorporated by reference
into Part III.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): / /Yes /X/ No
INDEX
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PART I
Item 1. Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Item 2. Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. . . . . . . .10
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters . . . . .11
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations . . . .14
Item 7. Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. .42
Item 10. Executive Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. . .42
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. . . . . . . . . . .42
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K, Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Throughout this document, "the Company" shall refer collectively to The
Publishing Company of North America, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary,
College Directory Publishing, Inc. (CDP) which was acquired by the Company on
July 3, 1997. PCNA refers to the Company's bar and medical association
publishing activities and in financial reporting on an unaudited basis includes
normal corporate overhead.
Historically, PCNA has specialized in publishing free membership
directories for bar associations nationwide. PCNA relies upon the sale of
advertising within the directories to generate its principal revenues.
Recently, PCNA entered into an agreement to publish the official membership
directory for the bar of the state of California. This agreement provides for
the sale of directories to the individual members, with a portion of the
proceeds going to a foundation of the bar and a portion going to PCNA.
PCNA's principal product is the printed publication of city, county and
state bar association directories throughout the continental United States. Most
bar association directories contain a complete listing of member attorneys along
with their firm names, addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers. They often
also contain court information and specialized local information which attorneys
may require during their course of business.
PCNA publishes the majority of its directories "in-house", contracting the
printing and binding to outside firms. In most cases, PCNA assumes all costs of
publication, including design, layout, printing and binding of its directories.
The Company is a Florida corporation which was organized in September 1993.
Since inception, the number of print directories published by PCNA and its
predecessor have increased from one directory in 1993, 16 directories in 1994,
33 directories in 1995, 46 directories in 1996, to 79 directories in 1997. The
Company's senior management has approximately 20 years of combined experience in
publishing print specialty directories. The high quality of the free print
directories published by PCNA and PCNA's commitment to client service have
contributed to PCNA's rapid pattern of growth.
In December 1995, PCNA became the publisher of the directory for the
National Association of Bar Executives ("NABE") which is affiliated with the
American Bar Association. NABE consists of executives from many leading bar
associations at the state, county and local levels. As the publisher of the NABE
directory and the only publisher of bar association directories allowed to be
present at NABE functions, PCNA believes that it has an important competitive
advantage in the marketing of bar directories to NABE members. In April of 1997,
PCNA became a sponsor for the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), and
the National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF). The Company believes that
these additional sponsorships will help increase the Company's exposure to
important contacts within the legal publishing industry.
Due to its rapid growth, the Company made significant changes to its senior
management team throughout 1997. Sharon Enzweiler was hired in June of 1997 as
Vice President of Production. Ms. Enzweiler came to PCNA with over 17 years of
production management experience and has served as an independent consultant to
major yellow page publishers nationwide. Bill Wrigley was hired in December of
1997 and became the Company's new National Sales Manager effective January 19,
1998. Mr. Wrigley joined the Company with a distinguished record from R. H.
Donnelley Corporation and as former founder, President and CEO of DataNational,
one of the fastest
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growing independent directory companies in America. Peter S. Balise, President
and CEO, assumed the responsibilities for daily operations in November, 1997.
ACQUISITION OF CDP
On July 3, 1997, PCNA, through a 100% owned subsidiary, acquired 100% of
the outstanding capital stock of CDP in a tax-free merger. CDP is a
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based publisher of college and university membership
directories. The Company issued an aggregate of 750,000 shares of its common
stock and paid $300,000 to CDP's two stockholders (the "Merger Consideration").
Up to 250,000 of the shares are subject to cancellation if CDP's net pre-tax
income over a three-year period commencing January 1, 1997 do not aggregate at
least $1,875,000. Additionally, as part of the merger consideration, the two
former stockholders of CDP are entitled to each receive 12-1/2% of CDP's net
pre-tax income for each of the three fiscal years beginning January 1, 1997.
For 1997, they are each receiving approximately $7,000. The two former
stockholders of CDP entered into employment agreements with CDP. The Company
loaned CDP $200,000 as additional working capital. CDP's business is highly
seasonal with the great portion of its revenues recognized in the latter part of
the year. As described below, the Company entered into an agreement to sell
CDP for consideration which exceeds the Merger Consideration. See Item 6.
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation - Sale of CDP.
PRINT DIRECTORIES
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The market for specialty publishing is rapidly growing due in part to the
ever increasing need of businesses for specialized information. According to an
industry source, 221 companies produced 300 databases worldwide in 1979; in
1993, a total of 2,221 companies produced 5,210 databases. As a result of this
need for information, many publishers have oriented their business toward
specialty publishing.
The specialty publishing market is diverse, consisting of trade journals,
newsletters, directories and magazines aimed at specific target markets such as
computer users, sports fans, women or men, gun collectors, etc. Print
directories, including association directories and yellow page directories, are
just one part of the specialty publishing market. Advertisers are increasingly
seeking ways to channel their advertising dollars toward specific target
markets. Specialty publications, including PCNA's bar association directories,
offer advertisers the opportunity to advertise their products and services to
these select markets.
LEGAL SPECIALTY MARKET
Bar directories have long been an important segment of the legal publishing
industry. Legal directories are often used by attorneys and their staffs.
Nationwide legal directories, such as the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
("Martindale-Hubbell"), can assist in searching for attorneys nationwide with
specific credentials and expertise.
The majority of attorneys work for smaller law firms or government agencies
which generally lack the substantial support staffs typically found in large law
firms and corporations. These attorneys may rely on the information contained in
their bar association directories. In the course of their profession, lawyers
are required to frequently communicate with other lawyers. Therefore, bar
directories meet a need of attorneys. From a lawyer's perspective, a bar
directory contains a convenient listing of names, addresses and telephone
numbers and often, facsimile numbers of co-counsel, opposing counsel, local
courts and judges. Since a bar association directory is often used, the
advertising contained in those directories is intended to reach its targeted
audience on a regular basis.
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PCNA'S BAR DIRECTORIES
PCNA provides directories to individual bar associations nationwide which
distribute the directories to member attorneys. PCNA derives its principal
revenues from the sale of yellow page advertising located after the listing of
association members. Advertisers are usually local merchants marketing their
goods and services to lawyers in the communities served by the bar association.
Participating advertisers include title companies, court reporters, accountants,
and office supply companies. Additionally, PCNA markets to many attorneys the
option of having their own specialty listings in their local directory. These
listings are contained in bar directories published by PCNA and provide a
convenient source of referrals for attorneys who need assistance in a given area
of the law for their clients.
PCNA targets bar associations with enough members within a localized area
so that the potential advertising revenue is expected to exceed direct and
indirect publishing costs. In order to do so, PCNA researches the demographics
of each bar association and the local community. While PCNA's target market has
previously consisted of all bar associations with approximately 300 or more
members, the Company has recently focused on publishing for State and larger Bar
Associations nationwide. In targeting these bar associations, PCNA uses area
demographics including the local yellow pages and other local publications to
determine if the number of potential advertisers which meet its criteria exist
in the community.
PCNA is being more selective in obtaining new contracts from prospective
bar associations. Once it targets a bar association for publication of its
directory, PCNA uses referrals from other clients to assist in obtaining an
agreement to publish that directory. As PCNA has expanded its operations,
management has developed business relationships with bar association executives
throughout the country. In addition, PCNA uses its published bar directories and
letters from satisfied bar associations as marketing tools to show prospective
new clients.
PUBLICATION OF DIRECTORIES
PCNA publishes bar directories at no cost to most bar associations. PCNA's
no-cost approach means that it will publish a directory, assuming all production
costs including design, advertising layout, printing and binding. In this
fashion, the financial risk is transferred from the association to PCNA.
The publication of bar directories by PCNA involves a number of stages.
First PCNA must obtain a contract to publish a directory from a bar association
as described above. Once an agreement to publish is reached, PCNA's sales staff
solicits advertisements from local businesses which provide goods and services
to attorneys in the bar association's community. All advertising is proofed to
the customer as well as the bar association to insure that the advertisement
placed is both correct and "in good taste."
As part of the publication process, the association provides PCNA with a
complete database of membership information and other general information, such
as court listings, which the association wants to include in the directory. Many
of the directories published by PCNA are pictorial. In these instances, PCNA
assists the association in arranging for photographs of its members using
unaffiliated photographers. Most graphics for the directory are prepared by
PCNA's staff of graphic artists. Once all of the graphics are completed
including advertising, PCNA produces a draft of the directory, obtains proof
approval from the bar association, and then arranges for printing and binding of
the directory by an independent commercial printer. After printing and binding,
the directories are distributed to member attorneys in accordance with the
distribution terms of the contract to publish.
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CLIENTS
PCNA currently publishes city and county directories nationwide. While
city and county bar associations represent the majority of the Company's
clients, PCNA has experienced continued success in obtaining publishing
contracts for state bar associations. PCNA has published directories for the New
Hampshire Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, North Carolina Bar
Association, Idaho State Bar, and the West Virginia State Bar. Additionally,
PCNA has contracted with the Rhode Island Bar Association, and the Nebraska
State Bar Association. As PCNA has grown, it believes that its emerging national
presence has given it the credibility to permit it to market its products and
services to other state bar associations.
In January 1998, PCNA entered into an agreement to publish the official
membership directory for the bar of the state of California; this directory is
now scheduled for publication in December, 1998. This agreement provides for
the sale of directories to the members, with a portion of the proceeds going
to a foundation of the bar and a portion going to PCNA. Revenues from the
sale of advertising will be retained by PCNA.
In February 1998, PCNA and The Association of the Bar of the City of New
York mutually agreed to terminate the agreement to publish the directory for
that association. This directory accounted for approximately 15% of PCNA's 1996
net revenues and approximately 11% of its 1997 net revenues. PCNA wished to
cancel this agreement due to the bar association's unwillingness to provide
PCNA with information for inclusion in the directory, including attorney firm
names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers. Because usage of the
directory by the attorneys suffered as a result of the limited information
contained, PCNA's advertising renewal rate in 1997 dropped to approximately 23%
of the 1996 revenues for that directory.
In order to retain current advertising customers and expand market share in
New York, PCNA entered into a licensing agreement with Skinder-Strauss
Associates in March, 1998, whereby PCNA shall be publishing the THE LEGAL
PAGES-Registered Trademark- for the state of New York. This publication will
contain advertising of attorney support services and of attorney biographies and
is scheduled for publication in September, 1998, which is the same month as the
directory for the bar association was scheduled. It will be distributed to law
firms throughout the state of New York who have subscribed to Skinder-Strauss'
New York LAWYERS DIARY AND MANUAL-Registered Trademark-, which is the
predominant directory used by attorneys in that state. Additionally, in
accordance with the terms of the agreement with Skinder-Strauss, PCNA shall have
the right to sell advertising in Skinder-Strauss' publication of THE LEGAL PAGES
for Massachusetts and New Jersey. (THE LEGAL PAGES and LAWYERS DIARY AND MANUAL
are registered trade marks of Skinder-Strauss Associates.)
NEWSLETTER PROGRAM
In December 1995, PCNA began publishing the Atlanta Lawyer, the monthly
newsletter for the Atlanta Bar Association. PCNA provides this newsletter to all
Atlanta Bar members at no cost. PCNA derives its revenues from the sale of
advertising contained in the newsletter. The content of the newsletter is
provided to PCNA by the Atlanta Bar Association and the advertising is solicited
by PCNA. PCNA has since declined other opportunities to publish such
newsletters and will cease publishing the Atlanta Lawyer in June 1998 as a
result of declining revenues. The Company believes that its resources are better
spent selling directory advertising versus newsletter advertising.
INTERNET PROGRAM
In 1996, PCNA expanded its business to include free electronic publishing
on the Internet for approximately eleven bar associations. PCNA hosted and
maintained theses web sites, providing the various associations with up to five
free internet access accounts each. PCNA planned to generate revenues through
the sale of advertising on each bar's web site. After pursuing internet
advertising, PCNA decided to cease this activity after determining that the
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return on its resources was much better for print directories advertising.
Effective March 1998, PCNA no longer maintains the majority of these web sites
and has discontinued providing free internet access accounts. PCNA still plans
to market low cost Internet advertising as an add-on sale to its existing print
directory advertisers in the future.
SALES AND ADVERTISING
Revenues generated from the sale of advertising enable PCNA to provide
its publications free of charge to bar associations. PCNA uses account
executives who specialize in selling advertisements by telephone to
businesses which supply support services and products to the legal profession
as well as to the general public. PCNA believes that through its in-house
sales team of approximately 80 full-time account executives, it is better
able to maintain quality control and establish a reputation for
professionalism. PCNA's management supervises the sales staff in order to
ensure that it is acting in an ethical and professional manner and clearly
communicates that PCNA is independent of the bar associations. Advertising
is contained in a section entitled "Attorney Support Services" and follows a
"yellow page" format in print directories. Because of sales inefficiencies
PCNA is currently evaluating methods to improve its efficiencies.
Advertising sales are assisted by a letter of introduction from the bar
association stating that PCNA is publishing the official bar association
directory. Like other forms of print advertising including newspaper and yellow
pages, PCNA offers a variety of possible advertisements including inside cover
pages, full and partial pages, business card listings, and simple classified
line listings. PCNA requires a 50% deposit upon approval by the advertiser of a
proof and the balance is payable upon publication. A 5% discount is offered in
exchange for full payment upon approval of a proof.
PRINTING
PCNA is not engaged in the printing of its bar directories and newsletters
but subcontracts this work to independent printing companies. PCNA believes that
there is an ample supply of independent printers willing to perform quality
printing services for PCNA and that it will not be materially adversely affected
by subcontracting its printing services. In doing so, PCNA believes that it
avoids the need to invest substantial sums of capital in printing and binding
equipment and has more flexibility to meet its clients' specialized needs.
BACKLOG
The Company's backlog consists primarily of advertising agreements for
directories which have not been published. As of March 1, 1998, PCNA's backlog
was approximately $2,490,000 as compared to approximately $2,100,000 a year
earlier and approximately $1,159,000 on March 1, 1996. CDP's backlog at March
1, 1998 was approximately $439,000; at March 1, 1997, CDP's backlog was
approximately $187,000. CDP realizes a great portion of its annual sales in the
summer months when it utilizes students on summer break as independent
contractors to obtain sales in the campus areas. Since PCNA recognizes
revenues when it ships its print directories, it anticipates that all of the
March 1, 1998 backlog will be recognized as revenues during the current fiscal
year.
SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS
The Company relies principally upon the sale of advertising to derive its
revenues and does not receive any significant amount of revenues directly from
bar associations, colleges or universities. In fiscal 1997 no single
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directory contained advertising sales comprising 10% or more of the Company's
revenues. In fiscal 1996 advertising sales from the publication of one bar
directory accounted for 15% of PCNA's revenues. Because of the Company's
increasing backlog, the Company does not expect to be materially adversely
affected should any single entity decide not to renew its publication in future
years. See also Item 1. Business - PCNA's Bar Directories - Clients.
COMPETITION
PCNA encounters competition in the acquisition of publishing contracts as
well as in advertising sales. Other companies, as well as the associations
themselves, can publish directories. Additionally, PCNA's sales force is in
competition with virtually every other advertising medium.
PCNA believes that it has been successful in the acquisition of bar
association contracts due to its directory programs, strong relationships with
bar association executives, commitment to customer service, and quality of the
directories provided to participating associations. PCNA believes that its
commitment and support to the National association of Bar Executives has helped
make the Company the largest publisher of official bar association directories
nationwide.
PRINT DIRECTORIES
The print bar directory market is highly segmented and localized. Other
than Martindale-Hubbell, few competitors focus exclusively on legal directories.
Martindale-Hubbell is a national directory consisting of a set of 25 large
hardcover volumes. The set costs approximately $745 per year and cannot be
purchased for a particular geographic area. However, on a national scale,
Martindale-Hubbell is the pre-eminent name in the print bar directory business.
For print directories covering a limited geographical area, PCNA's
principal competitor is believed to be Legal Directories Publishing Company
("LDP"), a privately-held company located in Dallas, Texas. LDP publishes state
bar directories which it sells directly to attorneys and others who have a need
for a state bar directory. LDP is believed to have significantly larger
revenues than PCNA.
Other competitors include Elson-Alexandre, an affiliate of Western
Photography Services, Inc. located in Buena Vista, California. Elson-Alexandre
is primarily a portrait photographer and publishes the directories as an adjunct
to its core business which is the sale of photographic packages
ADVERTISING COMPETITION
The Company competes with all forms of media which sell advertising--yellow
pages, alternative yellow pages, specialty magazines, newspapers and television,
among others.
There are no significant barriers to entry by competitors since these
potential competitors can enter the Company's business without substantial
capital investment or industry experience.
FUTURE BUSINESS STRATEGY
In an effort to return to profitability, the Company is currently
researching new directory programs which will help reduce overall publishing
risk.
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EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 1997 PCNA had 142 full-time employees, including its
executive officers. PCNA's staff is divided into 17 people in administration, 85
in sales, 15 in sales management and administration, and 25 in production and
customer service. At that same date, CDP had 39 full-time employees and two
independent contractors, including its executive officers. CDP's staff is
divided into 6 people in administration, 25 in sales and sales management, and 8
in production. During the summer months, CDP utilizes temporary independent
contractors, who are primarily college students, to make sales of advertising
for the campus directories to be published in the latter part of the year. In
1997 CDP utilized approximately 55 such temporary contractors. None of the
Company's employees or independent contractors are covered by a collective
bargaining agreement. Management believes that the Company's relationship with
its employees and contractors is excellent.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's corporate headquarters occupy approximately 21,500 square
feet in a eight-year-old two-story concrete building located at 186 P.C.N.A.
Parkway, Lake Helen, Florida, 32744. The Company purchased the building and
approximately three acres of land for approximately $900,000 in September of
1996; modifications to enhance the property's usefulness to the Company
increased the investment to approximately $1,015,000 at December 31, 1997.
In December, 1996 PCNA obtained mortgage financing of $800,000 on the property.
Payments of principal and interest are approximately $9,700 monthly. See
Note 6 to "Notes to Financial Statements."
In July, 1996, in addition to its corporate headquarters PCNA opened a
sales office location in Orlando, Florida. PCNA leased 7,245 square feet under
a noncancellable operating lease which expires in 1999 and which may be renewed
by PCNA for consecutive one-year increments until 2002. In July, 1997, PCNA
opened a sales office location in the Barnett Bank building in downtown
Lakeland, Florida. PCNA leased 4,050 square feet under a noncancellable
operating lease which expires in September 2000 and which may be renewed by PCNA
for an additional two-year term. Monthly lease payments for the Orlando and
Lakeland offices are approximately $8,395 and $3,667 plus state sales tax,
respectively.
PCNA's subsidiary, CDP, occupies approximately 4,650 square feet in an older
five-story brick building in good condition located at 1000 Conshohocken Road,
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, 19428. The current lease for this space ends April
30, 1998; at the time of this report, CDP is finalizing a new lease for
approximately 7,000 square feet in the same building for either a three-year or
five-year term. CDP expects to be able to close on the new lease with terms
which are acceptable to it.
The Company believes that its facilities are adequate for its anticipated
business volume throughout 1998 and into 1999.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not party to any material legal proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year covered by this Report.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
MARKET PRICES OF SECURITIES
The Company's common stock began trading on the Nasdaq National Market
System on May 17, 1996 under the symbol PCNA. Effective March 23, 1997, the
Company's common stock was transferred from the Nasdaq National Market System to
the SmallCap Market as a result of Nasdaq's change in the requirements for
continued listing on the National Market System. The following table sets forth
the prices as reported to the Company by Nasdaq for the periods indicated. Such
quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or
commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
High Low
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1996 Second Quarter 7 1/2 6
Third Quarter 7 1/8 4 3/4
Fourth Quarter 5 1/8 2
1997 First Quarter 6 1/8 1 15/16
Second Quarter 3 1/2 2 3/8
Third Quarter 5 1/4 2 5/8
Fourth Quarter 4 1 5/8
As of April 8, 1998, there were approximately 600 beneficial holders of the
Company's common stock.
The Company did not pay dividends on its common stock in 1996 or 1997 and
it does not anticipate paying any dividends thereon in the foreseeable future.
SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS
During the past three years, the following persons and entities acquired
shares of Common Stock and other securities from the Company as set forth in the
table below:
Class of Amount of
Date Securities Securities Sold Consideration
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Peter S. Balise 3/8/96 Bridge Note $50,000 $50,000
Common Stock 5,000
Matt Butler 3/8/96 Bridge Note $50,000 $50,000
Common Stock 5,000
Michael D. and
Beth J. Harris 3/8/96 Bridge Note $25,000 $25,000
Common Stock 2,500
James M. Koller 3/8/96 Bridge Note $25,000 $25,000
Common Stock 2,500
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS (CONTINUED)
SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS (CONTINUED)
Class of Amount of
Date Securities Securities Sold Consideration
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John D. McKey, Jr. 3/8/96 Bridge Note $50,000 $50,000
Common Stock 5,000
Robert Plakon 3/8/96 Bridge Note $25,000 $25,000
Common Stock 2,500
Ronald Plakon 3/8/96 Bridge Note $25,000 $25,000
Common Stock 2,500
Stephen E. Strang 3/8/96 Bridge Note $25,000 $25,000
Common Stock 2,500
Gerald H. Stein 3/8/96 Bridge Note $25,000 $25,000
Common Stock 2,500
James M. Koller 1/29/97 Common Stock 5,000 $11,233
Compensation
as an employee
Christopher J.
Maikisch 1/29/97 Common Stock 1,900 $4,305
compensation
as an employee
Yellow Magic, Inc. 1/29/97 Common Stock 10,400 $33,950
purchase of
software
Michael S. Paul 7/3/97 Common Stock 375,000 Consideration
in acquisition
of CDP
John S. Rafanello 7/3/97 Common Stock 375,000 Consideration
in acquisition
of CDP
The Common Stock and Bridge notes listed above were sold to accredited
investors in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4
(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 thereunder. The 1997 sales of
Common Stock were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4 (2) of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 506 thereunder.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS (CONTINUED)
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF PROCEEDS
Pursuant to a registration statement on Form SB-2 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (File No. 0-27994), on May 17, 1996 the Company sold
1,150,000 shares of its common stock in its initial public offering. Gross
proceeds were $6,325,000; net proceeds to the Company after paying all related
costs of the offering were approximately $4,900,000. At December 31, 1997 the
Company had used approximately $2,885,000 of the proceeds as follows:
$300,000 Repayment of Bridge Notes
$268,000 Repayment of promissory notes to shareholders
$458,000 Acquisition of equipment
$215,000 Acquisition of real property, net of mortgage financing
$300,000 Acquisition of subsidiary
$748,000 Working capital loans to subsidiary
$596,000 Cash used in operating activities
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$2,885,000
The remaining approximately $2,000,000 in net proceeds at December 31, 1997 were
invested in U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the Company's results of operations for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, showing the results of PCNA and CDP
separately:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
One year ended ONE YEAR ENDED
December 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1996
PCNA CDP* CONSOLIDATED PCNA
---------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $5,925,201 $3,693,757 $9,618,958 $3,332,612
Costs and expenses:
Production 1,725,441 1,062,613 2,788,054 927,820
Marketing and selling 2,860,221 933,653 3,793,874 1,457,159
Royalties - 513,211 513,211 -
Depreciation 150,451 9,536 159,987 93,055
Amortization 76,020 - 76,020 -
General and administrative 1,965,326 728,297 2,693,623 1,573,489
------------------------------------------------------
6,777,459 3,247,310 10,024,769 4,051,523
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Income (loss) from operations (852,258) 446,447 (405,811) (718,911)
Other income (expense) 123,711 (14,142) 109,569 27,416
------------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before
provision for income taxes (728,547) 432,305 (296,242) (691,495)
Provision for income taxes 0 50,000 50,000 -
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Net income (loss) ($728,547) $382,305 ($346,242) ($691,495)
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</TABLE>
* Amounts shown for CDP are only since its acquisition on July 3, 1997
The Company's revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 increased 189% from
the same period a year earlier primarily due to the contribution of CDP's
revenues of $3,693,757 since it was acquired on July 3, 1997 and due to an
increase in the number of directories published by PCNA. PCNA's revenues
increased 78% from fiscal 1996 to fiscal 1997. In 1996 PCNA published 46
directories with average net revenues of approximately $69,000 per directory.
In 1997 PCNA published 79 directories with average net revenues of approximately
$75,000 per directory. During 1997, PCNA recognized $31,000 in revenues for the
Atlanta Lawyer newsletter, which it is discontinuing publishing in mid-1998;
PCNA had no revenues in 1997 relating to the Internet. During 1996, the Company
recognized approximately $160,000 in revenues for the Atlanta Lawyer newsletter
and Internet operations.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
The following table sets forth the Company's results of operations for the
quarters ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, showing the results of PCNA and CDP
separately:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended Three months ended
December 31, 1997 Dec. 31, 1997 Dec. 31, 1996
PCNA CDP Consolidated PCNA
------------------------ ---------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $950,519 $3,323,782 $4,274,301 $1,019,806
Income (loss) from operations ($610,140) $720,203 $110,063 ($410,050)
Net income (loss) ($607,768) $666,935 $59,167 ($454,487)
</TABLE>
As is apparent in the previous tables, the results for the fourth quarter
and the fiscal year were significantly affected by the results of CDP. The
results for the fiscal year do not include a $540,278 loss that CDP incurred in
the first half of 1997, prior to the acquisition. The above results for PCNA
and CDP include a $30,000 per month management fee and overhead allocation by
PCNA to CDP.
The pending sale of CDP as discussed below must be considered in connection
with the foregoing discussion. As previously disclosed, CDP's business is
highly seasonal and it recognizes most of its revenues in the fourth quarter.
The Company will incur the effect of CDP's seasonality in 1998, which will have
a significant negative impact in the first two quarters and a lesser, but
expected negative, impact in the third quarter. If the Company sells CDP by
the anticipated close date, the effect of its losses will be reduced in the
second quarter and eliminated in the third quarter. Additionally, PCNA has
not yet been able to remedy the factors contributing to its own losses and
doesn't expect that actions that have been and that yet will be taken could
allow PCNA to return to profitability until at least the fourth quarter of
1998. Anticipated losses in the first three quarters are expected to offset
any possible profit that may be earned in the fourth quarter.
The Company believes that a primary cause of its losses in 1997 was the
inability of PCNA to efficiently increase its selling capacity to keep pace with
the expansion of its contract base and its inability to manage growth. The
Company's management believes it could have realized approximately the same
aggregate volume of revenues over the same period of time for fewer directories;
stated differently, PCNA's advertising sales force was unable to sell adequately
for the contract base that had been acquired. In mid-1997, PCNA expanded the
size of its sales force from approximately 65 to as many as 110. In doing so,
average sales per salesperson decreased significantly and selling expense as a
percentage of revenues increased. Therefore, while average revenues per
directory increased somewhat in 1997, PCNA's marketing and selling expense,
which is mostly costs associated with the sale of advertising in print
directories, rose to 48% of revenues from 44% in 1996. In late 1997 the sales
force was reduced and a number of actions intended to improve efficiencies were
implemented. These actions generally resulted in improved revenues per
salesperson in the first quarter of 1998. A new national sales manager with
thirty years of management experience in directory publishing started at PCNA in
January 1998. This new national sales manager is expected to continue the
improved efficiencies which will permit PCNA to again expand the sales force
while maintaining higher productivity. No assurances can be given that sales
efficiencies will improve over the balance of 1998.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
In an effort to return to profitability, the Company is currently
researching new directory programs that will help reduce overall publishing
risk. In January 1998, PCNA entered into an agreement to publish the official
membership directory for the bar of the state of California; this directory is
now scheduled for publication in December, 1998. This agreement provides for
the sale of directories to the membership, with a portion of the proceeds going
to a foundation of the bar and a portion going to PCNA. All proceeds from the
sale of advertising are retained by the Company.
The following table sets forth the Company's results of operations in
percentages for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, had CDP's expenses
in 1997 prior to the acquisition been included:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro forma presentation. One year ended ONE YEAR ENDED
See notes below. December 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1996
PCNA CDP CONSOLIDATED PCNA
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales 100% 100% 100% 100%
Costs and expenses:
Production 29% 29% 29% 28%
Marketing and selling 48% 32% 42% 44%
Royalties - 14% 5% -
Depreciation 3% 0% 2% 3%
Amortization 1% - 1% -
General and administrative 33% 27% 31% 47%
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114% 102% 110% 122%
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Income (loss) from operations (14%) (2%) (10%) (22%)
Other income (expense) 2% (1%) 1% 1%
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Income (loss) before
Provision for income taxes (12%) (3%) (9%) (21%)
Provision for income taxes 0% 1% 1% 0%
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Net income (loss) (12%) (4%) (9%) (21%)
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</TABLE>
Notes for table above: General and administrative expenses
above include a $180,000 ($30,000 per month since the acquisition) management
fee and overhead allocation by PCNA to CDP. December 31, 1996 results do not
include CDP's operations. Pro forma presentation: The percentages above for CDP
and the consolidated company for fiscal 1997 are as if CDP's expenses for the
first half of 1997, prior to the acquisition, are included. This is done in
consideration of the mid-year acquisition and the seasonality of CDP's
business, in order to make the annual amounts comparable.
PCNA's production expense as a percentage of net revenues rose 1.3%
primarily as a result of an increase in third-party printing expense, which rose
2.4% as a percentage of net revenues. Production labor costs as a percentage of
net revenues were relatively unchanged from 1996 to 1997, given the inclusion of
$54,000 of sub-contracted labor costs in 1997 where there were none in 1996. As
can be seen in the table above, production expense as a percentage of net
revenues is very similar between PCNA and CDP. CDP typically produces
significantly greater quantities of each of its directories than PCNA and it
typically uses lower cost paper stock than PCNA, based upon the demographics of
the recipients of the respective directories.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
The increase in PCNA's marketing and selling expense to 48% of net revenues
in 1997 from 44% in 1996 is primarily attributable to sales payroll expense.
Overhead relating to the opening of the Lakeland, Florida, sales office also
contributed to this increase.
The most significant factor in the reduction of PCNA's general and
administrative expense as a percentage of net revenues was payroll. General and
administrative payroll and related taxes were 11.9% of net revenues in 1997,
compared to 17.6% in 1996. PCNA's bad debt expense, which is the largest
component of general and administrative expense other than payroll, was 10.1% of
net revenues in 1997, compared to 12.7% in 1996. Management is continuing to
take actions that it expects will further reduce bad debt expense in 1998.
CDP's bad debt expense was 4.8% of net revenues in 1997. A high percentage of
CDP's sales are made in person on the advertisers' premises, whereas all of
PCNA's sales are made by telephone.
In CDP's marketplace, competitive forces often require payment of royalties
to the colleges or universities in order to win publishing agreements. In 1997
CDP's royalty expense was approximately 14% of net revenues.
Amortization expense is mostly related to the goodwill resulting from the
acquisition of CDP.
SALE OF CDP
In response to PCNA's losses, which are expected to continue at least
through the third quarter of 1998, the Company elected to take action to improve
its liquidity. Accordingly, on April 2, 1998 the Board of Directors of the
Company approved a resolution to sell CDP to an investment group headed by the
two former shareholders of CDP (and current management of CDP). On April 14,
1998 a definitive agreement was signed by the parties involved in the
transaction and is expected to close by June 2, 1998, subject only to the buyer
obtaining the necessary financing. The Company will receive approximately
$1,400,000, which includes repayment of $1,100,000 of loans to CDP.. In
addition, the Company will receive the 750,000 shares of its common stock which
were issued as part of the Merger Consideration, a $100,000 promissory note due
no later than December 15, 1999, and $200,000 of preferred stock which is
convertible into $1,000,000 of the buyer's common stock upon an initial public
offering of the buyer.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 1997, the Company had $1,710,304 in cash and equivalents
and $1,007,050 in U.S. Treasury securities.
The Company's principal debt is a mortgage relating to its land and
building purchased in September, 1996 for use as its corporate headquarters.
The balance due on the mortgage as of December 31, 1997 was $746,666. At
December 31, 1997 the Company's investment in the land and building was
approximately $1,015,000. Additional information concerning the mortgage is
included in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)
The Company used approximately $438,000 of cash in operating activities in
1997, compared to approximately $74,000 used in 1996. The largest cause of the
usage in 1997 was the increase in accounts receivable, which was primarily due
to an increase in CDP's net accounts receivable from the acquisition date of
approximately $1,205,000. This increase reflects CDP's seasonality with most
of its revenues occurring in the fourth quarter.
During 1997, the Company invested $394,950 in the acquisition of CDP, net
of the cash balance acquired. In the fourth quarter, the Company fully paid a
$450,000 balance on a credit line which CDP had with its bank. Also during
1997, the Company made purchases of property and equipment of approximately
$263,000. Due to the highly seasonal nature of CDP's business, financing for
working capital is required until the latter part of the year. In December 1997
and January 1998, PCNA loaned CDP an additional $900,000 working capital
pursuant to an inter-company promissory note bearing an interest rate of
one-half percent below prime.
Based on current cash and investment balances and the Company's anticipated
sale of its subsidiary, CDP, the Company believes that it has sufficient cash
resources to fund its operations for the next twelve months or more. If the
Company is unable to close on the sale of CDP now contemplated, the Company
anticipates that it will have sufficient cash resources to fund PCNA's
operations; however, it anticipates that in early 1999 CDP will require
additional outside financing.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128,
EARNINGS PER SHARE. SFAS 128 replaced the calculation of primary and fully
diluted earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike
primary earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive
effects of options. Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the
previously reported fully diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share
amounts for 1996 have been restated to conform to the Statement 128
requirements.
YEAR 2000 CONSIDERATIONS
In the next two years, many companies will face potentially serious
issues associated with the inability of existing data processing hardware and
software to appropriately recognize calendar dates beginning in the year
2000. All computer software used by the Company is run upon personal
computers. The Company is in the process of identifying the software
applications and hardware devices expected to be impacted by this issue. It
has determined that its primary database application for sales order
management and billing is Year 2000 compliant. Although the Company's general
ledger system currently is not Year 2000 compliant, the system has a very
large base of users and its vendor has reported that a new version due out in
mid-1998 will be able to upgrade the system now in use by the Company to be
Year 2000 compliant. The Company believes that all of its desktop publishing
software is Year 2000 compliant. The Company does not expect the cost of
addressing any Year 2000 issue will be a material event or uncertainty that
would have a material adverse effect on future operating results or financial
conditions.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in Item 6. "Management's Discussion and
Analysis or Plan of Operation - Results of Operations, Sale of CDP and Liquidity
and Capital Resources" are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The statements that express the "belief", "anticipation",
"plans", "expectations" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results may differ materially
from those included in the forward-looking statements. While the Company
believes that these statements are accurate, the Company's business is dependent
upon general economic conditions and various conditions specific to its industry
and future trend results cannot be predicted with certainty. Some of the
qualifying factors involve risks and uncertainties which are keyed to the
forward-looking statements identified below:
- PCNA's losses through at least the first three quarters and possible
profit in the fourth quarter of 1998. The extent of PCNA's losses and
its performance during the fourth quarter will depend in part upon
whether PCNA is able to improve its sales efficiencies, publish
directories within the timeframes anticipated and otherwise manage its
growth efficiently.
- The ability of PCNA's new national sales manager to continue the
improved efficiencies and anticipated expansion of its sales force.
Qualifying factors include the new sales manager's management
abilities and the Company's ability to expand its sales force without
impairing productivity.
- Further reduction of bad debt expense in 1998. The Company is
depending upon internal changes to its operations resulting in
reduction of bad debt expense. The Company's advertisers may balk at
certain changes which may result in no further improvements to bad
debt expense.
- Sale of CDP. The sale of CDP is contingent upon the buyer obtaining
the necessary financing. This, in turn, is dependent upon the buyer's
ability to locate suitable investors willing to take the appropriate
investment risk and upon the willingness of CDP's prior lender to
provide a substantial line of credit to the buyer.
- The Company's future liquidity. The Company's future liquidity is
subject to the sale of CDP and, if that transaction does not close, it
is subject to obtaining financing from some third party. Such
financing is subject to all of the uncertainties intended to obtaining
future financing including CDP's operating performance, PCNA's
operating performance and existing economic conditions.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
CONTENTS
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Consolidated Statements of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Publishing
Company of North America, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1996,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and
cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our 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 consolidated financial position of The Publishing
Company of North America, Inc. and subsidiary at December 31, 1997 and 1996, and
the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years
then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Orlando, Florida
February 13, 1998
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,710,304 $1,760,831
Available-for-sale securities 1,007,050 2,477,500
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $414,693 and
$267,787 in 1997 and 1996, respectively 1,308,884 228,997
Directories in progress 463,414 144,823
Refundable income taxes - 72,068
Other current assets 65,010 17,544
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Total current assets 4,554,662 4,701,763
Property and equipment, net 1,481,549 1,329,783
Goodwill, net 1,898,680 -
Other assets 116,786 66,417
-------------------------
Total assets $8,051,677 $6,097,963
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-------------------------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $1,013,787 $ 234,334
Accrued expenses 552,529 205,670
Income taxes payable 50,000 -
Deferred revenue 894,109 460,434
Capitalized leases 5,358 -
Mortgage payable 53,333 48,889
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Total current liabilities 2,569,116 949,327
Capitalized leases payable after one year 10,717 -
Mortgage payable after one year 693,333 751,111
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Total liabilities 3,273,166 1,700,438
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common shares, no par value:
15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,869,900
and 4,114,000 shares issued and
outstanding in 1997 and 1996, respectively 5,834,698 5,137,565
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities (3,033) (13,024)
Accumulated deficit (1,037,737) (691,495)
Unearned compensation, net (15,417) (35,521)
-------------------------
Total shareholders' equity 4,778,511 4,397,525
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $8,051,677 $6,097,963
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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Net sales $ 9,618,958 $ 3,332,612
Cost and expenses:
Production 2,788,054 927,820
Marketing and selling 3,793,874 1,457,159
Royalties 513,211 -
Depreciation 159,987 93,055
Amortization 76,020 -
General and administrative 2,693,623 1,573,489
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10,024,769 4,051,523
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Loss from operations (405,811) (718,911)
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Other income 109,569 27,416
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Loss before income tax expense (296,242) (691,495)
Income tax expense 50,000 -
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Net loss $ (346,242) $ (691,495)
Net loss per common share - basic $ (.08) $ (.19)
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Shares used in computation of
net loss per share - basic 4,366,431 3,579,227
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RETAINED
EARNINGS
COMMON UNREALIZED (ACCUMULATED UNEARNED
STOCK LOSS DEFICIT) COMPENSATION TOTAL
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at January 1, 1996 $ 100 $ (17,520) $ 567,178 $ - $ 549,758
Issuance of common stock 4,976,215 - - - 4,976,215
Shareholder distributions - - (447,178) - (447,178)
Transfer of undistributed earnings 120,000 - (120,000) - -
Unrealized holding gain on
available-for-sale security - 4,496 - - 4,496
Restricted stock granted 41,250 - - (41,250) -
Amortization of unearned compensation - - - 5,729 5,729
Net loss - - (691,495) - (691,495)
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Balance at December 31, 1996 5,137,565 (13,024) (691,495) (35,521) 4,397,525
ISSUANCE OF RESTRICTED COMMON STOCK
FOR ACQUISITION 687,500 - - - 687,500
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK 15,633 - - - 15,633
FORFEITURE OF COMMON STOCK GRANTS (13,500) - - 13,500 -
UNREALIZED HOLDING GAIN ON AVAILABLE-
FOR-SALE SECURITIES, NET OF LOSS - 9,991 - - 9,991
RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTED 7,500 - - (7,500) -
AMORTIZATION OF UNEARNED COMPENSATION - - - 14,104 14,104
NET LOSS - - (346,242) - (346,242)
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 $5,834,698 $ (3,033) $(1,037,737) $(15,417) $4,778,511
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</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (346,242) $ (691,495)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 236,007 93,055
Accretion of unearned compensation 14,104 5,729
Bad debt expense 773,539 422,460
Exchange of advertising for machinery
and equipment (9,025) (12,639)
Accretion of bridge notes - 77,778
(Gain) loss on sale of securities (53,769) 4,953
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
of acquisition of business:
Increase in accounts receivable (1,847,957) (334,444)
Increase in directories in progress (9,281) (57,205)
Decrease (increase) in refundable
income taxes 72,068 (72,068)
Increase in other assets (122,658) (67,214)
Increase in accounts payable 717,593 201,016
Increase in income taxes payable 50,000 -
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue (4,933) 190,177
Increase in accrued expenses 92,623 165,903
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Net cash used in operating activities (437,931) (73,994)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of business, net of cash
balance acquired (394,950) -
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (1,375,790) (4,441,315)
Sales of available-for-sale securities 2,910,000 1,979,858
Purchases of property and equipment (262,566) (1,241,000)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 876,694 (3,702,457)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from mortgage payable - 800,000
Proceeds from bridge notes - 300,000
Repayment of bridge notes - (300,000)
Shareholder distributions - (178,871)
Repayment of promissory notes to shareholders - (268,307)
Net proceeds from initial public offering
of common shares - 4,898,437
Common stock issued as compensation 15,633 -
Repayment of capital lease obligation (1,590) -
Repayment of bank debt acquired in
business acquisition (450,000) -
Repayment of mortgage principal (53,333) -
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Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities (489,290) 5,251,259
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Net (decrease) increase in cash
and cash equivalents (50,527) 1,474,808
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,760,831 286,023
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $1,710,304 $1,760,831
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes paid $ - $ 72,068
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Interest paid $ 79,007 $ 89,472
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Supplemental noncash investing and
financing activities:
Acquisition of business by issuance
of common stock $ 687,500 $ -
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Exchange of advertising for supplies $ 29,578 $ 33,487
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---------------------------
Distribution to shareholders in exchange
for promissory notes $ - $ 268,307
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Acquisition of property and equipment
by capital leases $ 7,594 $ -
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1997
1. SUMMARY OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Publishing Company of North America, Inc. (PCNA) began operations on
September 30, 1993. The primary business activity of PCNA is publishing
membership directories for bar associations and selling advertising in those
directories. PCNA markets its directories to associations throughout the
continental United States. PCNA's wholly-owned subsidiary, College Directory
Publishing, Inc. (CDP), publishes college and university student campus
directories and derives its revenues from selling advertising in those
directories.
CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PCNA and its
wholly-owned subsidiary, CDP (collectively, the Company) since the acquisition
of CDP on July 3, 1997 (see Note 7). Intercompany transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable are comprised primarily of amounts due from advertisers in
the bar association and campus directories. The Company's allowance for doubtful
accounts is estimated by management as a percentage of sales. Prior to December
31, 1997, amounts outstanding more than six months but less than one year were
included as accounts receivable but fully provided for in the allowance for
doubtful accounts. At December 31, 1997 all amounts outstanding in excess of six
months are written off.
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized
gains and losses reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity. Fair
value is determined by readily available market quotations. Realized gains and
losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary are included in
investment income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific
identification method. Interest and dividends are included in investment
income.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
1. SUMMARY OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation for machinery and
equipment and office furniture and fixtures is computed using straight-line and
accelerated methods over five to ten years. Real property is depreciated using
the straight-line method over 30 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated
using the straight-line method over the remaining lease term. Equipment
purchased under capital lease is amortized over the life of the lease using the
straight-line method. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to
expense as incurred. Major improvements are capitalized.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues and related costs are recorded by the Company upon shipment of
directories. Costs accumulated under directories in progress are stated at
estimated costs, not in excess of estimated realizable value. Deferred revenue
represents amounts received from advertisers prior to shipment of the related
directories.
During 1997, advertising sales in any one directory did not exceed 10% of the
revenues of the Company. During 1996, advertising sales from the publication of
one bar directory accounted for approximately 15% of the Company's revenues.
GOODWILL
Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of CDP is being amortized using the
straight-line method over twenty years.
INCOME TAXES
Until January 1, 1996, the Company elected by consent of its shareholders to be
taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. Under
those provisions, the Company did not pay federal corporate income taxes on its
taxable income; instead, the shareholders were liable for individual federal
income taxes on the Company's taxable income. In March 1996, the Company
terminated its S Corporation status effective January 1, 1996 and thereafter
became taxed as a C Corporation. As a direct result of this conversion, a
deferred tax liability of $48,110 was recognized and charged to income as of
January 1, 1996. In March 1996, the Company made a distribution of $178,871 to
existing shareholders for estimated federal income taxes due on 1995 S
Corporation income and the Company issued $268,307 of notes payable to existing
shareholders for S Corporation earnings not previously declared as dividends
during 1995. These notes were paid in July 1996.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
1. SUMMARY OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The Company follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes.
Deferred income taxes relate to the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
ADVERTISING COSTS
The costs of advertising are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December
31, 1997 and 1996, advertising costs included in marketing and selling costs
were $78,167 and $38,261, respectively.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 123, ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE OF STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION. SFAS No. 123
allows companies to continue to measure compensation cost for stock-based
employee compensation plans using the intrinsic value method of accounting as
prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, ACCOUNTING FOR
STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES and related interpretations. The Company has elected
to continue its APB Opinion No. 25 accounting treatment for stock-based
compensation, and has adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123 requiring
disclosure of the proforma effect on net earnings and earnings per share as if
compensation cost had been recognized based upon the estimated fair value at the
date of grant for options awarded.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128, EARNINGS
PER SHARE. SFAS 128 replaced the calculation of primary and fully diluted
earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary
earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of
options. Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the previously reported
fully diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share amounts for 1996 have been
restated to conform to the Statement 128 requirements.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
1. SUMMARY OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in the 1996 financial statements have been reclassified to
conform to the presentation adopted in 1997.
2. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
Available-for-sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses
were as follows:
DECEMBER 31, 1997
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GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
------------------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury Securities $ 976,063 $22,987 $ - $ 999,050
Equity Securities 34,020 - (26,020) 8,000
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$1,010,083 $22,987 $(26,020) $1,007,050
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DECEMBER 31, 1997
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GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
------------------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury Securities $2,456,504 $15,404 $ (3,908) $2,468,000
Equity Securities 34,020 - (24,520) 9,500
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$2,490,524 $15,404 $(28,428) $2,477,500
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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Land $ 255,000 $ 255,000
Building 760,387 733,884
Machinery and equipment 706,212 414,068
Office furniture and equipment 92,697 50,205
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1,814,296 1,453,157
Less accumulated depreciation (332,747) (123,374)
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$1,481,549 $1,329,783
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----------------------
4. INCOME TAXES
The Company terminated its S Corporation status effective January 1, 1996, at
which time the Company became subject to corporate federal and state income
taxes. At December 31, 1997, the Company had available net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $773,000 for federal income tax purposes. These
net operating loss carryforwards expire approximately $423,000 in 2011 and
$350,000 in 2012. Management has not completed the complex analysis to determine
if an "ownership change," as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended, occurred during calendar year 1997. If an "ownership
change" occurred, the utilization of existing net operating loss carryforwards
on an annual basis could be limited.
The 1997 provision for income taxes is comprised solely of a current state
income tax payable related to the operations of CDP since the July 1, 1997
acquisition date.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
4. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rates to
income tax expense is as follows:
DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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DEFERRED TAXES
Income taxes computed at the federal
statutory rate of 34% $ (100,722) $ (235,109)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 24,993 (24,617)
Goodwill amortization 16,525 -
Officers life insurance 6,527 1,096
Cumulative effect of converting to C Corporation - 26,405
Other 4,606 3,437
Change in valuation allowance 98,071 228,788
----------------------
Total $ 50,000 $ -
----------------------
----------------------
The components of the deferred income tax asset and liability are as follows:
DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
----------------------
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 156,049 $ -
Net operating loss carryforward 290,820 48,171
Unearned compensation 7,463 -
Accounts payable 23,366 88,180
Accrued expenses 77,328 69,603
Deferred revenue 123,786 173,299
Other - 4,901
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Total deferred tax assets 678,812 384,154
----------------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid expenses (1,453) -
Property and equipment (25,576) (17,223)
Accounts receivable (46,394) (83,646)
Directories in progress (119,886) (54,497)
Other (10,344) -
----------------------
Total deferred tax liabilities (203,653) (155,366)
----------------------
Valuation allowance (475,159) (228,788)
----------------------
Total $ - $ -
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
4. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The valuation allowance was increased during the year to reserve for the
deferred assets generated during 1997 and the deferred tax asset recorded with
the acquisition of College Directory Publishing, Inc.
5. LEASE OBLIGATIONS
During 1997, the Company entered into certain non-cancelable leases which are
classified as capital leases, and the leased assets in the amount of $18,200 are
included as part of property and equipment at December 31, 1997. The leases
include bargain purchase options upon expiration of the agreements.
The Company leases office space, equipment and vehicles under operating leases
expiring in various years through 2001. Approximate future minimum lease
payments under operating and capital noncancelable leases in the aggregate are:
Year ended December 31:
1998 $199,000
1999 127,000
2000 50,000
2001 1,000
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Total minimum future rental payments $377,000
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For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, total rental expenses were
$135,896 and $89,720, respectively.
6. MORTGAGE PAYABLE
In September 1996, the Company purchased for approximately $900,000 land and a
building in Lake Helen, Florida, for use as its corporate headquarters.
Modifications to improve the property's usefulness to the Company raised the
investment to approximately $1,015,000 at December 31, 1997. In December 1996,
the Company closed on an $800,000 mortgage on this property. Monthly principal
payments are due along with accrued interest on the outstanding principal based
upon the LIBOR (London InterBank Offering Rate) plus 250 basis points. The
interest rate charged on the mortgage was 8.125% at December 31, 1997. In
December 2011, a final balloon payment is due of the then remaining principal
balance together with any unpaid interest accrued.
The mortgage is secured by assets with a carrying value of approximately
$1,425,000 at December 31, 1997.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
6. MORTGAGE PAYABLE (CONTINUED)
The mortgage becomes due for the years ended December 31 as follows:
1998 $ 53,333
1999 53,333
2000 53,333
2001 53,333
2002 53,333
Thereafter 480,001
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$ 746,666
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The mortgage agreement requires the Company, among other provisions, to maintain
minimum levels of funds flow (as defined in the agreement). The covenant was not
met as of and for the year ended December 31, 1997 and the Company has obtained
a waiver of the required minimum level of funds flow through January 1, 1999.
Accordingly, amounts payable under the mortgage agreement are classified as
long-term in the accompanying balance sheet.
7. ACQUISITION OF COLLEGE DIRECTORY PUBLISHING, INC.
On July 3, 1997, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired 100%
of the outstanding capital stock of College Directory Publishing, Inc. The
Company issued an aggregate of 750,000 shares of its common stock and paid
$300,000 to CDP's two stockholders. Up to 250,000 of the shares are subject to
cancellation if CDP's net pre-tax income does not aggregate at least $1,875,000
over a three-year period commencing January 1, 1997. Additionally, the two
former stockholders of CDP are entitled to each receive 12-1/2% of CDP's net
pre-tax income for each of the three fiscal years beginning January 1, 1997
which will be accounted for as additional costs of the acquired assets and
amortized over the remaining life of the assets.
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and
accordingly, the results of operations have been included in the Company's
consolidated statements of operations since the date of acquisition. The
purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
fair market value at the date of acquisition. This resulted in an excess of
purchase price over net assets acquired of $1,947,282 which is being amortized
on a straight line basis over 20 years. As of December 31, 1997, $48,602 of
goodwill had been amortized.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
7. ACQUISITION OF COLLEGE DIRECTORY PUBLISHING, INC. (CONTINUED)
The unaudited pro forma information for the periods set forth below give effect
to the transaction as if it had occurred at the beginning of each period. The
pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be
indicative of the results of operations which would have actually been reported
had the merger been consummated as of that time, nor is it intended to project
future financial positions or results of operations.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
Unaudited 1997 1996
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Net sales $9,642,934 $5,868,307
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Net loss $ (886,520) $ (734,642)
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----------------------
Net loss per common share - basic $ (0.20) $ (0.18)
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8. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK
Pursuant to a registration statement on Form SB-2 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, on May 17, 1996 the Company's common stock commenced
trading on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol PCNA. Gross
proceeds of $6,325,000 were raised from the sale of 1,150,000 shares at $5.50
per share. Net proceeds to the Company after paying all related costs of the
offering were approximately $4,900,000.
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In April 1997, the Company issued 6,900 shares of its common stock to two of its
employees, including its Chief Financial Officer, in lieu of cash compensation
for 1996 services. The Company had recorded the fair value of these awarded but
unissued shares as expense and deferred compensation in its financial statements
as of December 31, 1996.
In July 1997, in conjunction with its acquisition of CDP, the Company entered
into three-year written employment agreements with the two former stockholders
of CDP. The agreements call for salary levels and certain benefits including use
of a leased car and health insurance coverage for the stockholders and their
dependents.
In March 1996, the Company borrowed $300,000 through the private placement of
units consisting of an aggregate $300,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes and
an aggregate of 30,000 shares of common stock. The Bridge Notes bore interest at
a rate of 8% per annum and
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
were repaid upon the closing of the Company's initial public offering. The
Company's President loaned $50,000 and its Chief Financial Officer loaned
$25,000 to the Company pursuant to this transaction. Interest expense for 1996
was $89,472 on these debt instruments.
In July 1996, the Company elected to retire $268,307 of notes payable plus
accrued interest to existing shareholders representing 1995 S corporation
earnings not previously paid as dividends. This amount included payments which
aggregated to $178,795 to the President and Executive Vice President of the
Company.
During 1997, the Company paid $25,000 each to two of its shareholders in
accordance with the terms of consulting agreements.
10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Incentive Stock Plan
The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES (APB 25) and related interpretations in
accounting for its employee stock options because, as discussed below, the
alternative fair value accounting provided for under FASB Statement No. 123,
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, requires use of option valuation models
that were not developed for use in valuing employee stock options. Under APB 25,
because the exercise price of the Company's employee stock options equals the
market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation
expense is recognized.
In March, 1996 the Board of Directors approved the Company's 1996 Stock Plan
(the Plan) covering 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The plan
provides for incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options,
non-discretionary stock options, and awards of stock to employees, officers,
directors, and certain other parties related to the Company. Generally, grants
of options are exercisable each December 31 equally over three or five years and
they expire ten years from the date of grant.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes option activity from the Plan's inception through
December 31, 1997:
WEIGHTED
EXERCISE PRICE AVERAGE
SHARES RANGE EXERCISE PRICE
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Outstanding at January 1, 1996 - $ - $ -
Granted 15,000 2.75 2.75
Granted 108,500 5.50-6.25 5.71
Forfeited (2,000) 5.50 5.50
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Outstanding at December 31, 1996 121,500 2.75-6.25 5.35
Granted 202,100 1.88-2.63 2.24
Granted 51,500 2.88-3.50 3.09
Granted 50,000 5.50 5.50
Forfeited (18,500) 2.63-2.75 2.69
Forfeited (10,000) 6.25 6.25
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Outstanding at December 31, 1997 396,600 $1.875-$6.25 $3.59
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Exercisable at December 31, 1996 5,000 $2.75 $2.75
25,300 5.50-6.25 5.80
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30,300 $2.75-$6.25 $5.29
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Exercisable at December 31, 1997 92,320 $1.88-2.75 $2.17
7,500 2.88-3.13 3.03
55,600 5.50-6.25 5.70
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155,420 $2.75-$6.25 $3.47
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The weighted average exercise price of options vested at December 31, 1997 and
1996 was $3.47 and $5.29 per share, respectively. The average contractual life
remaining on options outstanding at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was 8.63 and 9.43
years, respectively.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
PRO FORMA DISCLOSURES
Pro forma information regarding net income is required by FASB Statement 123
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, and has been determined as if the
Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method
of that Statement. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of
grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions for 1997 and 1996: risk-free interest rate of 5.43%
and 5.82%, respectively; dividend yields of 0% and 0%, respectively; volatility
factor of 1.040 and 0.682, respectively; and a weighted-average expected life of
the options of five years during both 1997 and 1996.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the
fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully
transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly
subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because
the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly
different from those of traded options, and because change in the subjective
input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's
opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single
measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options
is amortized to expense over the options' vesting periods. The Company's pro
forma net loss and net loss per share for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1996 are as follows:
1997 1996
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Pro forma net loss $(534,115) $(760,129)
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Pro forma net loss per share--basic $ (0.12) $ (0.21)
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
RESTRICTED STOCK
The Company granted 9,000 restricted shares of its common stock in 1996 to
certain of its directors and 3,000 such shares were granted to one of its
directors in 1997. The number of shares and related value used in computing
unearned compensation, which is shown as a separate component of shareholders'
equity in the balance sheet, are as follows:
MARKET VALUE TOTAL MARKET
PER SHARE VALUE AT
SHARES AT GRANT DATE GRANT DATE
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Outstanding at January 1, 1996 - $ - $ -
Granted 3,000 2.75 8,250
Granted 6,000 6.25 37,500
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Outstanding at December 31, 1996 9,000 2.75-6.25 45,750
Granted 3,000 2.50 7,500
Forfeited (2,000) 2.75 (5,500)
Forfeited (2,000) 6.25 (12,500)
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Outstanding at December 31, 1997 8,000 $2.50-$6.25 $ 35,250
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The unearned compensation is being amortized over the respective vesting period
of the shares. Expense charged against operations during 1997 and 1996 was
$14,104 and $5,729, respectively.
STOCK WARRANTS
The underwriter of the Company's initial public offering purchased for $95
warrants to purchase up to 95,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $6.60
per share (120% of the initial public offering price). The warrants are
exercisable for a period of four years commencing May 17, 1997, at which time
holders of these warrants obtain certain registration rights. None of the
warrants were exercised during 1997.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share:
1997 1996
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Numerator:
Net loss from continuing operations $ (346,242) $ (691,495)
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Numerator for basic earnings per share-
loss available to common stockholders (346,242) (691,495)
Effect of dilutive securities - -
------------------------
Numerator for diluted earnings per
share-loss available to common stockholders
after assumed conversions (346,242 (691,495)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share-
weighted-average shares 4,366,431 3,579,227
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Net loss per common share $ (0.08) $ (0.19)
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In computing diluted EPS, options for 261,600 and 15,000 common shares were
excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation because their effects
would have been antidilutive for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
In April of 1996 the Company established a 401(k) Salary Reduction Plan covering
substantially all employees with six months of service or more. Participants may
contribute up to 15% of his or her annual compensation. The Company's matching
contribution is determined annually by the Board of Directors. The Company's
contributions were approximately $8,000 and $6,000 for 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ITEM 13. EVENT (UNAUDITED) SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE OF THE REPORT OF
INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
On April 2, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a resolution to
sell CDP to an investment group including the two former shareholders and
current management of CDP (Acquirer). The agreement executed on April 14,
1998 specifies a close date of June 2, 1998, contingent on the Acquirer's
ability to obtain the requisite financing. The agreement provides for a cash
payment of $1,400,000, of which $1,100,000 is in satisfaction of outstanding
loans to CDP, a $100,000 promissory note due no later than December 15, 1999
and $200,000 of preferred stock of the Acquirer, convertible into $1,000,000
of the Acquirer's common stock upon certain conditions. Additionally, CDP
will return the 750,000 common shares of the Company discussed in Note 7.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Information concerning Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control
Persons is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement of
the Company for the Company's Annual Meeting of the Shareholders for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1997, which definitive proxy statement will be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the
Company's fiscal year end of December 31, 1997.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information concerning Executive Compensation is incorporated herein by
reference to the definitive proxy statement of the Company for the Company's
Annual Meeting of the Shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997,
which definitive proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after the Company's fiscal year end of
December 31, 1997.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Information concerning Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement
of the Company for the Company's Annual Meeting of the Shareholders for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, which definitive proxy statement will be
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after
the Company's fiscal year end of December 31, 1997.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information concerning Certain Relationships and Related Transactions is
incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement of the
Company for the Company's Annual Meeting of the Shareholders for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1997, which definitive proxy statement will be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the Company's
fiscal year end of December 31, 1997.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
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2.0 Agreement and Plan of Merger*
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation**
3.2 Form of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation**
3.3 Amended and Restated Bylaws**
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate***
4.2 Form of Representative's Warrant Agreement**
10.0 Form of Employment Agreement of Peter S. Balise***
10.1 Form of Employment Agreement with D. Scott Plakon***
10.2 1996 Stock Plan***
10.3 Agreement to Sell College Directory Publishing, Inc.****
21.0 Subsidiaries of the Registrant****
23.0 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP****
27.0 Financial Data Schedule****
* Contained in the Form 8-K/A No. 2 filed on October 8, 1997.
** Contained in Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on
March 11, 1996.
*** Contained in Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement
on Form SB-2 filed on April 18, 1996.
**** Contained in the Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 1998.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (CONTINUED)
b. Reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended December 31, 1997
1. On October 8, 1997 the Company filed a report on Form 8-K/A
No. 2 which included certain unaudited financial statements of
CDP as a part of the Agreement and Plan of Merger. These
unaudited financial statements had been redacted from the
report on Form 8-K filed on July 18, 1997 pursuant to the
Registrant's Request for Confidential Treatment filed by the
Registrant on July 17, 1997.
2. On December 19, 1997 the Company filed a report on Form 8-K
which advised that there would be a reduction in the Company's
revenues due to a postponement of shipment of certain
directories in the quarter ended December 31, 1997. The
report also advised that the Company may incur a loss for the
year then ended.
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf on April 28, 1998 by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
/s/ Peter S. Balise
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President
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
- ----------------------- ---------------------------------- ---------------
/s/ Peter S. Balise Chairman of the Board of Directors April 28, 1998
- -----------------------
Peter S. Balise
/s/ D. Scott Plakon Director April 28, 1998
- -----------------------
D. Scott Plakon
/s/ Matt Butler April 28, 1998
- ----------------------- Director
Matt Butler
Director
- -----------------------
Michael S. Paul
- ----------------------- Director
Richard Silver
/s/ James M. Koller Chief Financial Officer April 28, 1998
- ----------------------- (Principal Financial Officer
James M. Koller and Chief Accounting Officer)
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THE PUBLISHING COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FORM 10-KSB - DECEMBER 31, 1997
EXHIBITS
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
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2.0 Agreement and Plan of Merger*
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation**
3.2 Form of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation**
3.3 Amended and Restated Bylaws**
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate***
4.2 Form of Representative's Warrant Agreement**
10.0 Form of Employment Agreement of Peter S. Balise***
10.1 Form of Employment Agreement with D. Scott Plakon***
10.2 1996 Stock Plan***
10.3 Agreement to Sell College Directory Publishing, Inc.****
21.0 Subsidiaries of the Registrant****
23.0 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP****
27.0 Financial Data Schedule****
* Contained in the Form 8-K/A No. 2 filed on October 8, 1997.
** Contained in Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on
March 11, 1996.
*** Contained in Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement
on Form SB-2 filed on April 18, 1996.
**** Contained in the Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 1998.
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