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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration Statement No. 333-4877
AMF GROUP INC.
Supplement No. 1 to Prospectus dated June 26, 1997.
The date of this Supplement No. 1 is August 18, 1997.
On August 14, 1997, AMF Group Inc. filed the attached Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10 - Q
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(MARK ONE)
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
- ------- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
OR
- ------- TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-12131
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AMF GROUP INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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<S> <C>
DELAWARE 13-3873272
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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8100 AMF DRIVE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23111
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
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(804) 730-4000
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X . No .
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At August 1, 1997, 100 shares of common stock, par value of $.01, of the
Registrant were outstanding.
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,640 $ 43,568
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $4,086 and $4,492, respectively 57,120 42,625
Inventories 56,488 41,001
Deferred taxes and other 13,210 11,178
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Total current assets 143,458 138,372
Property and equipment, net 743,675 630,796
Deferred financing costs, net 40,151 40,595
Goodwill, net 766,661 771,146
Other assets 21,487 12,964
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Total assets $ 1,715,432 $ 1,593,873
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 32,757 $ 31,563
Accrued expenses 54,550 54,357
Income taxes payable 4,488 2,220
Note payable 30,000 -
Long-term debt, current portion 44,876 42,376
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Total current liabilities 166,671 130,516
Long-term debt 1,146,415 1,048,877
Other long-term liabilities 6,383 1,851
Deferred income taxes 4,922 3,895
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Total liabilities 1,324,391 1,185,139
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock (par value $.01, 100 shares
issued and outstanding) - -
Paid-in capital 429,450 429,450
Retained deficit (32,243) (19,565)
Equity adjustment from foreign
currency translation (6,166) (1,151)
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Total stockholder's equity 391,041 408,734
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 1,715,432 $ 1,593,873
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance
sheets.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<CAPTION>
AMF Group Holdings Inc.
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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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1997 1996 (a) 1997 1996 (a)(b)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 160,479 $ 73,423 $ 318,068 $ 73,423
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Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold 48,034 23,513 86,084 23,513
Bowling center operating expenses 60,698 26,747 116,038 26,747
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 16,170 7,518 30,172 7,518
Depreciation and amortization 22,924 11,650 43,424 11,650
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Total operating expenses 147,826 69,428 275,718 69,428
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Operating income (loss) 12,653 3,995 42,350 3,995
Nonoperating expenses (income):
Interest expense 29,782 22,273 57,454 23,873
Other expenses, net 859 323 2,320 323
Interest income (406) (2,752) (1,055) (3,752)
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Total nonoperating expenses 30,235 19,844 58,719 20,444
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Loss before income taxes (17,582) (15,849) (16,369) (16,449)
Benefit for income taxes (5,311) (3,971) (4,191) (4,205)
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Net loss $ (12,271) $ (11,878) $ (12,178) $ (12,244)
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<CAPTION>
Predecessor Company
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One Month Four Months
Ended Ended
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April 30, 1996 April 30, 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 41,601 $ 164,944
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Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold 12,418 43,118
Bowling center operating expenses 37,980 80,196
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 23,949 35,516
Depreciation and amortization 4,128 15,098
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Total operating expenses 78,475 173,928
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Operating income (loss) (36,874) (8,984)
Nonoperating expenses (income):
Interest expense 702 4,504
Other expenses, net 535 721
Interest income (217) (611)
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Total nonoperating expenses 1,020 4,614
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Loss before income taxes (37,894) (13,598)
Benefit for income taxes (4,451) (1,731)
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Net loss $ (33,443) $ (11,867)
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(a) Includes results of operations of the acquired business from May 1, 1996
through June 30, 1996.
(a) For the period from the inception date of January 12, 1996 through June 30,
1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
COMPANY
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. FOUR MONTHS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED
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1997 1996 * APRIL 30, 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (12,178) $ (12,244) $ (11,867)
Adjustments to reconcile net income loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 43,424 11,650 15,098
Deferred income taxes (1,775) 5,871 1,018
Amortization of bond discount 16,788 8,826 -
Loss (gain) on the sale of property and equipment, net 94 (31) -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable, net (17,942) (3,678) 5,614
Inventories (15,877) (3,396) (3,793)
Other assets (21,394) (47,342) (1,418)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,432 21,418 9,442
Income taxes payable 2,248 (8,602) (5,833
Other long-term liabilities 13,345 (517) (2,228)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 8,165 (28,045) 6,033
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of operating units, net of cash acquired (122,165) (1,333,048) -
Purchases of property and equipment (25,639) (3,318) (6,874)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment 268 86 244
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Net cash used in investing activities (147,536) (1,336,280) (6,630)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs 133,500 1,029,930 -
Payment on long-term debt (20,250) (233) (159,780)
Payments on notes payable - stockholders, net - - 20,870
Capital contribution - 380,250 188,009
Dividend to Parent (500) - -
Distributions to stockholders - - (36,488)
Noncompete obligations (322) (190) (36)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 112,428 1,409,757 12,575
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Effect of exchange rates on cash 15 (338) 565
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Net (decrease) increase in cash (26,928) 45,094 12,543
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 43,568 - 9,732
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 16,640 $ 45,094 $ 22,2775
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* For the period from the inception date of January 12, 1996 through June 30,
1996.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion
of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations
for the interim periods. The interim financial information and notes thereto
should be read in conjunction with the April 30, 1996, and December 31, 1995
audited combined financial statements of AMF Bowling Group (the "Predecessor
Company") and the December 31, 1996 audited consolidated financial statements
of AMF Group Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries ("Holdings") presented in the Form
10-K Annual Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 28, 1997. The results of operations for the three months and six months
ended June 30, 1997, respectively, are not necessarily indicative of results to
be expected for the entire year.
AMF Group Inc. (the "Company") is principally engaged in two business segments:
(i) the ownership or operation of bowling centers, consisting of 321 U.S.
centers and 87 international centers ("Bowling Centers") as of June 30, 1997,
and (ii) the manufacture and distribution of bowling equipment such as
automatic pinspotters, automatic scoring equipment, bowling pins, lanes, ball
returns, certain spare and replacement parts, and the resale of allied products
such as bowling balls, bags, shoes, and certain other spare and replacement
parts ("Bowling Products"). The principal markets for bowling equipment are
U.S. and international bowling center operators.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings. Holdings is a wholly
owned subsidiary of AMF Holdings Inc. (the "Parent"). Holdings and the Company
are Delaware corporations organized by GS Capital Partners II, L.P., and
certain other investment funds (collectively, "GSCP") affiliated with Goldman,
Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs") to effect the acquisition (described below).
Holdings and the Parent are holding companies only. The primary assets in each
are comprised of investments in direct and/or indirect subsidiaries.
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 16, 1996, between
Holdings and the stockholders (the "Sellers") of the Predecessor Company, on
May 1, 1996 (the "Closing Date"), Holdings acquired the Predecessor Company
through a stock purchase by Holdings' subsidiaries of all the outstanding stock
of the separate domestic and foreign corporations that constituted
substantially all of the Predecessor Company and through the purchase of
certain of the assets of the Predecessor Company's bowling center operations in
Spain and Switzerland (the "Acquisition"). Holdings did not acquire the assets
of two bowling centers located in Madrid, Spain and Geneva, Switzerland (both
of which were retained by the Sellers).
The purchase price for the Acquisition was approximately $1.374 billion, less
approximately $2.0 million representing debt of the Predecessor Company which
remained in place following the closing of the Acquisition. The Acquisition
was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting, pursuant to which the
purchase price was allocated among the acquired assets and liabilities in
accordance with estimates of fair market value on the date of acquisition.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated results of operations of Holdings have been presented for the
three months and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, the three months
ended June 30, 1996, and the period from the inception date of January 12, 1996
through June 30, 1996. Additionally, the combined results of operations of the
Predecessor Company for the one month and four months ended April 30, 1996,
have been presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
All dollar amounts are in thousands, except where otherwise indicated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The
estimates made by management include allowances for obsolete inventory,
uncollectible accounts receivable, realization of goodwill and other deferred
assets, litigation and claims, product warranty costs, and self-insurance
costs. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Goodwill
As a result of the Acquisition and subsequent purchases of bowling centers
discussed in "Note 9. Acquisitions", and in accordance with the purchase method
of accounting for the Acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill representing
the excess of the purchase price over the allocation among the acquired assets
and liabilities in accordance with estimates of fair market value on the dates
of acquisition. Goodwill is being amortized over 40 years. Amortization
expense was $4,960 and $9,860 for the three months and six months ended June
30, 1997, respectively. Accumulated amortization at June 30, 1997 was $22,930.
NOTE 3. PRO FORMA RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS)
Pro forma statements of income for Holdings are presented on the following
pages for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1996, as if the
acquisition of the Predecessor Company had occurred on January 1, 1996.
Holdings' pro forma statement of income for the three months ended June 30,
1996, is based on the Predecessor Company's statement of income for the one
month ended April 30, 1996, Holdings' statement of income for the three months
ended June 30, 1996, and adjustments giving effect to the Acquisition under the
purchase method of accounting as described in the notes below. Holdings' pro
forma statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 1996, is based on
the Predecessor Company's statement of income for the four months ended April
30, 1996, Holdings' statement of income for the period from the inception date
of January 12, 1996 through June 30, 1996, and adjustments giving effect to the
Acquisition under the purchase method of accounting as described in the notes
below. The pro forma results are for illustrative purposes only, do not
purport to be indicative of the actual results which occurred, and are not
indicative of future results of operations.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
PRO FORMA RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
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Predecessor AMF Group
AMF Group Company Holdings Inc.
Holdings Inc. ------- -------------
------------- One Month Three Months
Three Months Ended Ended
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June 30, 1996 (a) April 30, 1996 Adjustments June 30, 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 73.4 $ 41.6 $ (0.2) (b) $ 114.8
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Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold 23.5 12.4 (b) 35.9
Bowling center operating expenses 26.7 38.0 (23.9) (b)(c) 40.8
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.5 24.0 (20.3) (b)(c) 11.2
Depreciation and amortization 11.7 4.1 5.8 (d) 21.6
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Total operating expenses 69.4 78.5 (38.4) 109.5
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Operating income (loss) 4.0 (36.9) 38.2 5.3
Nonoperating expenses:
Interest expense 22.3 0.7 2.6 (e) 25.6
Other expenses, net 0.3 0.5 - 0.8
Interest income (2.8) (0.2) - (3.0)
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Income (loss) before income taxes (15.8) (37.9) 35.6 (18.1)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (4.0) (4.4) 3.9 (f) (4.5)
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Net income (loss) $ (11.8) $ (33.5) $ 31.7 $ (13.6)
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(a) Includes the results of operations of the acquired business from May 1,
1996 through June 30, 1996.
(b) To reflect the impact of Holdings not acquiring the operations of one
bowling center in Switzerland and one bowling center in Spain.
(c) To eliminate a one-time charge of $44.0 million for special bonuses and
payments made by the Sellers in April 1996.
(d) To reflect the increase in depreciation and amortization expense from the
allocation of the purchase price to fixed assets and goodwill and a change
in the method of depreciation of fixed assets. The Predecessor Company
principally used the double declining balance method. The amount of the
pro forma adjustment for depreciation was determined using the
straight-line method over the estimated lives of the assets acquired.
Goodwill is being amortized over 40 years.
(e) To reflect the incremental interest expense associated with the issuance of
debt which partially funded the Acquisition.
(f) To give effect to the change in status of certain U.S. and international
subsidiaries of Holdings from S corporations to taxable corporations under
the Internal Revenue Code upon consummation of the Acquisition.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
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<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
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Predecessor AMF Group
Company Holdings Inc.
AMF Group ------- -------------
Holdings Inc. Four Months Six Months
------------- Ended Ended
Period Ended ----- Pro Forma -----
June 30, 1996 (g) April 30, 1996 Adjustments June 30, 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 73.4 $ 164.9 $ (0.8) (h) $ 237.5
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Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold 23.5 43.1 (0.1) (h) 66.5
Bowling center operating expenses 26.7 80.2 (24.4) (h)(i) 82.5
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses 7.5 35.5 (20.3) (h)(i) 22.7
Depreciation and amortization 11.7 15.1 8.1 (j) 34.9
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Total operating expenses 69.4 173.9 (36.7) 206.6
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Operating income (loss) 4.0 (9.0) 35.9 30.9
Nonoperating expenses:
Interest expense 23.9 4.5 23.8 (k) 52.2
Other expenses, net 0.3 0.7 - 1.0
Interest income (3.8) (0.6) - (4.4)
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Income (loss) before income taxes (16.4) (13.6) 12.1 (17.9)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (4.2) (1.7) 1.5 (l) (4.4)
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Net income (loss) $ (12.2) $ (11.9) $ 10.6 $ (13.5)
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(g) Represents the results of Holdings for the period from the inception
date of January 12, 1996 through June 30, 1996.
(h) To reflect the impact of Holdings not acquiring the operations of one
bowling center in Switzerland and one bowling center in Spain.
(i) To eliminate a one-time charge of $44.0 million for special bonuses
and payments made by the Sellers in April 1996.
(j) To reflect the increase in depreciation and amortization expense from
the allocation of the purchase price to fixed assets and goodwill and
a change in the method of depreciation of fixed assets. The
Predecessor Company principally used the double declining balance
method. The amount of the pro forma adjustment for depreciation was
determined using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of
the assets acquired. Goodwill is being amortized over 40 years.
(k) To reflect the incremental interest expense associated with the
issuance of debt which partially funded the Acquisition.
(l) To give effect to the change in status of certain U.S. and
international subsidiaries of Holdings from S corporations to taxable
corporations under the Internal Revenue Code upon consummation of the
Acquisition.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4. INVENTORIES
Inventories at June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996, consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Bowling Products, at FIFO:
Raw materials $ 13,603 $ 11,683
Work in progress 2,493 2,335
Finished goods and spare parts 35,365 23,195
Bowling Centers, at average cost:
Merchandise inventory 5,027 3,788
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$ 56,488 $ 41,001
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NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996, consists of the
following:
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<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 103,004 $ 90,512
Buildings and improvements 306,848 265,461
Equipment, furniture, and fixtures 386,580 304,067
Other 9,993 2,631
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806,425 662,671
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (62,750) (31,875)
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$ 743,675 $ 630,796
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Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was
$30,875 and $7,445 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
NOTE 6. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt at June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996, consists of the
following:
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<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
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(UNAUDITED)
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<S> <C> <C>
Bank debt $ 677,875 $ 564,625
Exchange senior subordinated notes 250,000 250,000
Exchange senior subordinated discount notes 291,446 274,663
Mortgage and equipment notes 1,970 1,965
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Total debt 1,221,291 1,091,253
Current maturities (74,876) (42,376)
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Total long-term debt $ 1,146,415 $ 1,048,877
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
In May 1997, the Company amended to the Bank Credit Agreement to increase the
flexibility and borrowing capacity of its ongoing acquisition program. As a
result, the Company increased the availability under the Acquisition Facility
to $230.0 million. As of July 31, 1997, $144.0 million was outstanding under
the Acquisition Facility.
In July 1997, the Company entered into an interest rate cap agreement to reduce
the interest rate risk of its Senior Debt. The notional amount of this cap is
$100.0 million. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company receives
payment if the three month LIBOR rises above 7.00 percent through March 31,
1998.
Deferred Financing Costs
Costs incurred to obtain bank financing and issue bond financing for the
Acquisition are amortized over the lives of the various types of debt. Bank
financing costs are amortized over eight years and bond financing costs are
amortized over ten years using the effective interest rate method. An interest
rate cap agreement included in deferred financing costs is amortized over the
term of the agreement beginning November 1, 1996, and ending October 31, 1998.
Amortization expense for financing costs was $1,401 and $2,530 for the three
months and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively. Interest expense for
the interest rate cap agreement was $456 and $911 for the three months and six
months ended June 30, 1997, respectively.
NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation and Claims
The Company is involved in certain lawsuits arising out of normal business
operations. The majority of these relate to accidents at bowling centers.
Management believes that the ultimate resolution of such matters will not have
a material adverse effect on Holdings' results of operations or financial
position. While the ultimate outcome of the litigation and claims against the
Company cannot presently be determined, management believes the Company has
made adequate provision for possible losses.
NOTE 8. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The total number of options to purchase shares of Parent Common Stock ("Stock
Options") currently reserved and available for grant under the AMF Holdings
Inc. 1996 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") is 1,767,151. On
June 11, 1997, the Executive Committee of the Parent's Board of Directors
approved the grant of Stock Options to participants of the Stock Incentive Plan
to purchase a total of 366,000 shares of Parent Common Stock at an exercise
price of $10.00 per share. The number of Stock Options outstanding to senior
management, other employees, and directors at June 30, 1997, after giving
effect to the grant and to forfeited Stock Options, total 1,418,000 at an
exercise price of $10.00 per share.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9. ACQUISITIONS
On April 24, 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of American Recreation
Centers, Inc. ("ARC"), which operated 43 bowling centers in six states. The
aggregate price of the ARC acquisition was approximately $70 million, including
repayment of certain debt and the purchase of related joint venture interests,
and was funded from available borrowing under the Acquisition Facility.
Between January 1, 1997 and June 30, 1997, the Company purchased an aggregate
of 64 centers in the United States, seven centers in the United Kingdom, two
centers in Australia, and certain related assets and liabilities from several
unrelated sellers including ARC. The total purchase price was approximately
$122.2 million, including certain adjustments and transaction costs, and was
funded with $103.5 million from available borrowing under the Company's
Acquisition Facility and the remainder from internally generated cash.
In addition, between July 1, 1997, and July 31, 1997, the Company acquired six
centers in the United States from two unrelated sellers. The aggregate
purchase price was approximately $13.9 million, and was entirely funded from
available borrowing under the Acquisition Facility. As a result of the
acquisitions, and after giving effect to the closing of six centers in 1997,
the Company owned or operated 327 U.S. centers and 87 international centers as
of July 31, 1997.
The Company has signed letters of intent and/or entered into purchase
agreements in July 1997 regarding the acquisition of 25 additional U.S. centers
from several unrelated sellers. The aggregate purchase price is expected to be
approximately $49.2 million, and will be funded primarily with available
borrowing under the Acquisition Facility.
In April 1997, the Company entered into a $40 million joint venture arrangement
with Hong Leong Corporation Limited, a Singapore based conglomerate. Pursuant
to the arrangement, the joint venture, to be owned 50% by the Company and 50%
by Hong Leong, is expected to build and operate up to 20 bowling centers,
during the next three years. These bowling centers, the first of which is
expected to open during 1997 in Tianjin, China, will be located in the
Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and China.
In June 1997, the Company signed an agreement to enter into a joint venture
arrangement of approximately $100 million with Playcenter S.A., a Sao Paulo
based amusement and entertainment company. Pursuant to the arrangement, the
joint venture, to be owned 50% by the Company and 50% by Playcenter is expected
to build or assume ownership of, and operate, up to 39 bowling centers, in
Brazil and Argentina during the next four years.
The Company expects its total investments in the joint ventures with Hong Leong
and Playcenter to be approximately $12 million and $14 million, respectively,
and expects each joint venture to finance the construction of bowling centers
with financing that is non-recourse to the Company.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company operates in two major lines of business: operating bowling centers
and manufacturing of bowling and related products. Information concerning
operations in these businesses for the three months ended June 30, 1997 and
1996, respectively, is presented below (in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
BOWLING CENTERS BOWLING PRODUCTS
------------------------ --------------------------
INTER- SUB- INTER- SUB- ELIM-
U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL CORPORATE INATIONS TOTAL
--- -------- ----- ---- -------- ----- --------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 66.1 $ 26.5 $ 92.6 $ 24.2 $ 43.7 $ 67.9 $ - $ - $ 160.5
Intersegment sales - - - 3.3 1.5 4.8 - - 4.8
Operating income (loss) (0.3) 3.1 2.8 9.4 4.8 14.2 (4.8) 0.4 12.6
Depreciation and amortization 13.6 4.7 18.3 4.8 0.3 5.1 - (0.4) 23.0
Capital expenditures 15.0 1.5 16.5 1.0 0.2 1.2 1.1 (0.1) 18.7
Research and development expense - - - 0.7 - 0.7 - - 0.7
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
BOWLING CENTERS BOWLING PRODUCTS
------------------------ --------------------------
INTER- SUB- INTER- SUB- ELIM-
U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL CORPORATE INATIONS TOTAL
--- -------- ----- ---- -------- ----- --------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 23.3 $ 16.2 $ 39.5 $ 15.7 $ 18.2 $ 33.9 $ - $ - $ 73.4
Intersegment sales - - - 0.6 1.3 1.9 - - 1.9
Operating income (loss) (3.6) 2.3 (1.3) 4.5 1.2 5.7 (0.2) (0.2) 4.0
Depreciation and amortization 6.2 2.6 8.8 3.0 0.1 3.1 - (0.2) 11.7
Capital expenditures 1.5 1.7 3.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 - (0.3) 3.3
Research and development expense - - - 1.1 - 1.1 - - 1.1
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
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ONE MONTH ENDED APRIL 30, 1996
BOWLING CENTERS BOWLING PRODUCTS
------------------------ --------------------------
INTER- SUB- INTER- SUB- ELIM-
U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL CORPORATE INATIONS TOTAL
--- -------- ----- ---- -------- ----- --------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 16.9 $ 8.5 $ 25.4 $ 9.4 $ 6.8 $ 16.2 $ - $ - $ 41.6
Intersegment sales - - - 0.4 1.3 1.7 - - 1.7
Operating loss (11.7) (8.2) (19.9) (13.4) (3.4) (16.8) - (0.2) (36.9)
Depreciation and amortization 3.5 0.5 4.0 0.3 - 0.3 - (0.2) 4.1
Capital expenditures 1.6 1.1 2.7 0.1 - 0.1 - (0.3) 2.5
Research and development expense - - - 0.4 - 0.4 - - 0.4
</TABLE>
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Information concerning operation of bowling centers and manufacturing of
bowling and related products for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, is presented below (in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
BOWLING CENTERS BOWLING PRODUCTS
----------------------------- ---------------------------
INTER- SUB- INTER- SUB- ELIM-
U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL CORPORATE INATIONS TOTAL
---- -------- ----- ---- ------- ----- --------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 148.7 $ 52.4 $ 201.1 $ 47.7 $ 69.3 $ 117.0 $ - $ - $ 318.1
Intersegment sales - - - 5.3 2.4 7.7 - - 7.7
Operating income (loss) 22.8 5.9 28.7 16.1 5.3 21.4 (8.4) 0.7 42.4
Identifiable assets 729.0 306.1 1,035.1 615.7 58.2 673.9 5.8 0.6 1,715.4
Depreciation and amortization 25.1 9.2 34.3 9.3 0.6 9.9 - (0.8) 43.4
Capital expenditures 19.0 3.0 22.0 1.9 0.4 2.3 1.5 (0.2) 25.6
Research and development expense - - - 0.7 - 0.7 - - 0.7
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
BOWLING CENTERS BOWLING PRODUCTS
----------------------------- ---------------------------
INTER- SUB- INTER- SUB- ELIM-
U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL CORPORATE INATIONS TOTAL
---- -------- ----- ---- ------- ----- --------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 23.3 $ 16.2 $ 39.5 $ 15.7 $ 18.2 $ 33.9 $ - $ - $ 73.4
Intersegment sales - - - 0.6 1.3 1.9 - - 1.9
Operating income (loss) (3.6) 2.3 (1.3) 4.5 1.2 5.7 (0.2) (0.2) 4.0
Depreciation and amortization 6.2 2.6 8.8 3.0 0.1 3.1 - (0.2) 11.7
Capital expenditures 1.5 1.7 3.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 - (0.3) 3.3
Research and development expense - - - 1.1 - 1.1 - - 1.1
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
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FOUR MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1996
BOWLING CENTERS BOWLING PRODUCTS
----------------------------- ---------------------------
INTER- SUB- INTER- SUB- ELIM-
U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL U.S. NATIONAL TOTAL CORPORATE INATIONS TOTAL
---- -------- ----- ---- -------- ----- --------- -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 75.0 $ 33.5 $ 108.5 $ 27.7 $ 28.7 $ 56.4 $ - $ - $ 164.9
Intersegment sales - - - 3.4 1.2 4.6 - - 4.6
Operating income (loss) 3.6 (2.5) 1.1 (6.5) (3.1) (9.6) (0.5) - (9.0)
Depreciation and amortization 11.9 2.5 14.4 1.0 0.2 1.2 - (0.5) 15.1
Capital expenditures 5.1 2.3 7.4 0.4 - 0.4 - (0.9) 6.9
Research and development expense - - - 0.8 - 0.8 - - 0.8
</TABLE>
NOTE 11. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following consolidating financial information presents:
- Consolidating balance sheet as of June 30, 1997, and consolidating
statements of income and cash flows for the six months ended June 30,
1997.
- Elimination entries necessary to combine the entities comprising
Holdings.
The Exchange Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and
unconditional basis by Holdings and by the first and second-tier subsidiaries
of the Company. Third-tier subsidiaries of the Company have not provided
guarantees.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JUNE 30, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON-
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
--------- --------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,651 $ 989 $ - $ 16,640
Accounts and notes receivable, net
of allowance for doubtful accounts 55,738 1,382 - 57,120
Accounts receivable - intercompany 2,889 4,609 (7,498) -
Inventories 54,535 1,953 - 56,488
Deferred taxes and other 11,343 1,867 - 13,210
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Total current assets 140,156 10,800 (7,498) 143,458
Notes receivable - intercompany 6,771 10,663 (17,434) -
Property and equipment, net 702,932 39,712 1,031 743,675
Investment in subsidiaries 26,099 - (26,099) -
Goodwill and other assets 821,781 6,518 - 828,299
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Total assets $ 1,697,739 $ 67,693 $ (50,000) $ 1,715,432
=============== ================= ================= ====================
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
- ------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 30,786 $ 1,971 $ - $ 32,757
Accounts payable - intercompany 74 7,424 (7,498) -
Accrued expenses 49,769 4,781 - 54,550
Income taxes payable 3,218 1,270 - 4,488
Note payable 30,000 - - 30,000
Long-term debt, current portion 44,876 - - 44,876
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Total current liabilities 158,723 15,446 (7,498) 166,671
Long-term debt 1,137,415 9,000 - 1,146,415
Notes payable - intercompany 1,327 16,107 (17,434) -
Other long-term liabilities 6,383 - - 6,383
Deferred income taxes 3,881 1,041 - 4,922
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Total liabilities 1,307,729 41,594 (24,932) 1,324,391
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock - 3,940 (3,940) -
Paid-in capital 427,446 24,522 (22,518) 429,450
Retained earnings (deficit) (31,270) 3,174 (4,147) (32,243)
Equity adjustment from foreign
currency translation (6,166) (5,537) 5,537 (6,166)
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Total stockholder's equity 390,010 26,099 (25,068) 391,041
--------------- ----------------- ----------------- --------------------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 1,697,739 $ 67,693 $ (50,000) $ 1,715,432
=============== ================= ================= ====================
</TABLE>
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON-
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
--------- --------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 298,354 $ 20,625 $ (911) $ 318,068
--------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Operating expenses:
Cost of goods sold 83,875 2,818 (609) 86,084
Bowling center operating expenses 105,290 10,938 (190) 116,038
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 28,714 1,458 - 30,172
Depreciation and amortization 40,632 2,985 (193) 43,424
--------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Total operating expenses 258,511 18,199 (992) 275,718
--------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Operating income 39,843 2,426 81 42,350
Nonoperating expenses (income):
Interest expense 57,180 274 - 57,454
Other (income) expense, net (86) 1,079 1,327 2,320
Interest income (948) (107) - (1,055)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 246 - (246) -
--------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Total nonoperating expenses 56,392 1,246 1,081 58,719
--------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Income (loss) before income taxes (16,549) 1,180 (1,000) (16,369)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (5,617) 1,426 - (4,191)
--------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net loss $ (10,932) $ (246) $ (1,000) $ (12,178)
=============== ============ ============ ==============
</TABLE>
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON-
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
--------- --------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (10,932) $ (246) $ (1,000) $ (12,178)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 40,632 2,985 (193) 43,424
Deferred income taxes (1,775) - - (1,775)
Amortization of bond discount 16,788 - - 16,788
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries (246) - 246 -
Loss on the sale of property and equipment, net 94 - - 94
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable (17,750) (192) - (17,942)
Receivables and payables - affiliates (4,502) 4,502 - -
Inventories (15,383) (494) - (15,877)
Other assets (20,128) (774) (492) (21,394)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (50) 1,482 - 1,432
Income taxes payable 1,745 503 - 2,248
Other long-term liabilities 13,345 - - 13,345
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,838 7,766 (1,439) 8,165
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of operating units, net of cash acquired (105,444) (16,721) - (122,165)
Purchases of property and equipment (24,228) (1,523) 112 (25,639)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 268 - - 268
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (129,404) (18,244) 112 (147,536)
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of deferred
financing costs 124,500 9,000 133,500
Payment on long-term debt (20,250) - - (20,250)
Dividend to Parent (500) (1,327) 1,327 (500)
Noncompete obligations (322) - - (322)
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 103,428 7,673 1,327 112,428
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Effect of exchange rates on cash 112 (97) - 15
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Net decrease in cash (24,026) (2,902) - (26,928)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 39,677 3,891 - 43,568
-------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 15,651 $ 989 $ - $ 16,640
============== ============ =============== ===============
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
Information in this report contains certain forward-looking statements, which
are statements other than historical information or statements of current
condition. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms
such as "believes", "anticipates", "intends", or "expects". The
forward-looking statements contained in this report are generally located in
the material set forth under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". These forward-looking
statements relate to the plans and objectives of the Company for future
operations. In light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all future
projections, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this report should
not be regarded as a representation by the company or any other person that the
objectives or plans of the Company will actually be achieved. Many factors
could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements, including, among other things: (i) the Company's
ability to identify and successfully execute acquisition opportunities and to
integrate acquired operations into its business, (ii) the continued development
and growth of new bowling markets and the Company's ability to continue to
identify those markets and to generate sales of products in those markets
before market saturation, (iii) the risk of adverse political acts or
developments in the Company's existing or proposed markets for its products or
in which it operates its bowling centers, (iv) the Company's ability to retain
experienced senior management, (v) the ability of the Company and its
subsidiaries to generate sufficient cash flow in a timely manner to satisfy
principal and interest payments on their indebtedness, and (vi) the popularity
of bowling as an activity in the United States and abroad. In addition, actual
results may also differ materially from forward-looking statements in this
report as a result of factors generally applicable to companies in similar
businesses, among other things: (i) a decline in general economic conditions,
(ii) an adverse judgment in pending or future litigation, and (iii) increased
competitive pressure from current competitors and future market entrants. The
foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and
should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are
included in this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to release
publicly the results of any future revisions it may make to forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
BACKGROUND
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the "Selected Financial
Data" and the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and Notes thereto
included elsewhere within this report.
Management believes that a comparison of the results of operations for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, on a pro forma basis is more
meaningful than a comparison on an historical basis. This is due primarily to
significant changes in depreciation and amortization that result from the
application of the purchase method of accounting for the Acquisition, and from
the increased interest expense due to the debt incurred related to the
Acquisition. Accordingly, the following discussion of the results of operations
includes comparisons of the three and six months ended June 30, 1997, on an
historical basis, with pro forma results for the three and six months ended
June 30, 1996. See "Note 3. Pro Forma Results of Operations" in the Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The financial information presented below includes the Company's operating
results expressed in terms of EBITDA, which represents earnings before net
interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other net
income or net expenses. EBITDA information is included because the Company
understands that such information is used by certain investors as one measure
of an issuer's historical ability to service debt. EBITDA is not intended to
represent and should not be considered more meaningful than, or an alternative
to, other measures of performance determined in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
GENERAL
The Company is principally engaged in two business segments: (i) the ownership
and operation of 321 U.S. centers and 87 international centers ("Bowling
Centers") as of June 30, 1997; and (ii) the design, manufacture and sale of
bowling center equipment, including automatic pinspotters, automatic scoring
equipment, bowling pins, lanes, ball
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returns, and certain spare and replacement parts, and the resale of allied
products such as bowling balls, bags, shoes, and certain other spare and
replacement parts ("Bowling Products").
To facilitate a meaningful comparison, in addition to discussing the
consolidated results of the Company, this Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations separately discusses certain
results of Bowling Centers and Bowling Products.
The results of Bowling Centers, Bowling Products and the consolidated group are
set forth below. The two European centers that were not acquired by the
Company, as discussed in "Note 1. Organization" in the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements, are included in the 1996 actual Predecessor
Company results and excluded from 1996 pro forma results. The two centers have
no material impact on the Company's financial statements or on the information
presented in this section.
Results presented below are before intersegment eliminations, since management
believes that this will provide a more accurate comparison of performance by
segment from year to year. The intersegment eliminations are not material.
Interest expense is presented on a gross basis.
ACQUISITIONS
The Company is prepared to acquire or build additional centers as appropriate
opportunities arise. The Company is engaged in ongoing evaluations of and
discussions with third parties regarding possible acquisitions. Management's
plans to expand the bowling center operations are subject to the continuation
of favorable economic and financial conditions, which are generally not within
the Company's control.
Between January 1, 1997 and June 30, 1997, the Company acquired an aggregate of
64 centers in the United States, seven centers in the United Kingdom, and two
centers in Australia from several unrelated sellers. In April 1997, the
Company entered into a joint venture arrangement with Hong Leong Corporation
Limited, a Singapore based conglomerate. In June 1997, the Company signed an
agreement to enter into a joint venture arrangement with Playcenter, S.A., a
Sao Paulo based amusement and entertainment company. See "Note 9.
Acquisitions" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a
discussion of these transactions.
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AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
--------------------------------- ------------------------------
AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC. AMF GROUP HOLDINGS INC.
--------------------------------- ------------------------------
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
-------------- ---------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BOWLING CENTERS (before intersegment eliminations)
Operating revenue $ 92.6 $ 64.7 $ 201.1 $ 147.2
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Cost of goods sold 8.9 5.8 18.3 12.6
Bowling center operating expenses 61.0 41.4 116.6 83.3
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 1.6 1.8 3.2 3.0
Depreciation and amortization 18.3 16.9 34.3 26.1
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss) 2.8 (1.2) 28.7 22.2
============= ============ ============ =============
BOWLING PRODUCTS (before intersegment eliminations)
Operating revenue $ 72.7 $ 53.8 $ 124.7 $ 96.8
Cost of goods sold 43.5 32.6 74.7 58.2
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Gross profit 29.2 21.2 50.0 38.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses 9.9 7.7 18.7 15.7
Depreciation and amortization 5.1 5.0 9.9 9.4
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss) $ 14.2 $ 8.5 $ 21.4 $ 13.5
============= ============ ============ =============
CONSOLIDATED
Operating revenue $ 160.5 $ 114.8 $ 318.1 $ 237.5
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Cost of goods sold 48.0 35.9 86.1 66.5
Bowling center operating expenses 60.7 40.8 116.0 82.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses 16.2 11.2 30.2 22.7
Depreciation and amortization 23.0 21.6 43.4 34.9
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss) 12.6 5.3 42.4 30.9
Interest expense, gross 29.8 25.6 57.5 52.2
Other (income) expense, net 0.4 (2.2) 1.3 (3.4)
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Loss before income taxes (17.6) (18.1) (16.4) (17.9)
Provision for income taxes (5.3) (4.5) (4.2) (4.4)
------------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Net loss $ (12.3) $ (13.6) $ (12.2) $ (13.5)
============= ============ ============ =============
</TABLE>
BOWLING CENTERS
Quarter Ended June 30, 1997 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 1996
Of the $27.9 million, or 43.1%, increase in Bowling Centers operating revenue,
$27.0 million was attributable to new centers, of which $24.8 million was from
U.S. centers, and $2.2 million was from international centers, that were
acquired since May 1996. Constant centers (defined as centers in operation for
at least one full fiscal year) operating revenue increased $2.2 million, or
3.5%, primarily as a result of higher lineage (defined as games per lane per
day), average price per game, and food and beverage prices in the U.S. centers.
The constant center increase was net of a $1.0 million decrease in revenue from
the Japanese centers in 1997 which was primarily caused by recent poor economic
conditions in Japan. A decrease in total Bowling Center operating revenue of
$1.3 million was attributable to seven U.S. centers which were closed in May
1996, and February and May, 1997, respectively.
Cost of goods sold increased $3.1 million, or 53.4%, primarily as a result of
new centers.
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Of the $19.6 million, or 47.3%, increase in Bowling Centers operating expenses,
approximately $18.7 million was attributable to new centers. Of this amount,
new U.S. and international centers accounted for approximately $17.5 million
and $1.2 million, respectively. As a percentage of its revenue, Bowling
Centers operating expenses were 64.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, on a
pro forma basis, versus 65.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 1997.
A decrease of $0.2 million, or 11.1%, in selling, general, and administrative
expenses was attributable to savings associated with closed centers, partially
offset by additional expenses due to new centers.
An increase of $5.4 million, or 34.4%, in EBITDA was attributable to new
centers. EBITDA margin decreased from 24.3% for the quarter ended June 30,
1996, on a pro forma basis, to 22.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 1997.
EBITDA margin was affected, as expected, by the increasing proportion of U.S.
centers purchased. U.S. centers typically have lower margins in the second
quarter compared to international centers and compared to U.S. margins in the
first and fourth quarters of the year, primarily because revenues decline in
the second quarter as fall leagues finish the season.
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
Of the $53.9, or 36.6%, increase in Bowling Centers operating revenue, $52.5
million was attributable to new centers, of which $48.8 million was from U.S.
centers, and $3.7 million was from international centers. An increase of $2.8
million, or 1.9%, in constant centers revenue was primarily a result of an
increase in revenue in the Northeast region of the U.S., a region in which the
Company has a large number of centers and which experienced severe weather
conditions during the first quarter of 1996. The increase in constant centers
revenue in the first six months of 1997 compared to the same period in 1996 was
net of $1.0 million additional revenue in 1996 due to leap year, and a $1.6
million decrease in revenue from the Japanese centers in 1997, which was
primarily caused by recent poor economic conditions in Japan. A decrease in
operating revenue of $1.4 million was attributable to seven U.S. centers which
were closed in May 1996, and February and May, 1997, respectively.
Cost of goods sold increased $5.7 million, or 45.2%, primarily as a result of
new centers.
Of the increase of $33.3 million, or 40.0%, in operating expenses,
approximately $31.4 million was attributable to new centers, of which $29.4
million was attributable to U.S. centers and $2.0 million was attributable to
international centers. As a percentage of its revenue, Bowling Centers
operating expenses were 56.6% for the six months ended June 30, 1996, on a pro
forma basis, versus 58.0% for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
An increase of $0.2 million, or 6.7%, in selling, general, and administrative
expenses was primarily attributable to new centers.
Of the increase of $14.7 million, or 30.4%, in EBITDA was attributable to new
centers. EBITDA margin decreased from 32.8% for the six months ended June 30,
1996, on a pro forma basis, to 31.3% for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
EBITDA margin for the six months period ended June 30 was affected, as
expected, by the increasing proportion of U.S. centers purchased. U.S. centers
typically have lower margins in the second quarter compared to international
centers and compared to U.S. margins in the first and fourth quarters of the
year, primarily because revenues decline in the second quarter as fall leagues
finish the season.
BOWLING PRODUCTS
Bowling Products consists of three categories of products -- New Center
Packages (NCPs), Modernization, and Consumer Products. NCPs include the
equipment necessary to outfit new or systems expand existing bowling centers,
such as pinspotters, lanes, automatic scoring systems, bowler seating, ball
returns, masking units, bumpers, etc. Modernization is the equipment
necessary to upgrade and modernize existing bowling centers and includes many
of the same items sold in NCPs, but in differing combinations depending on
operators' specific needs. Consumer Products includes supplies
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and consumable items that bowling center operators use on a regular basis such
as pins, spare parts and lane supplies; small equipment such as lane
maintenance machines that operators purchase less frequently but use on a
regular basis; and resale products, such as balls, bags, shoes, and other
bowlers' aids, sold primarily through pro shops. Consumer Products also
includes PlayMaster billiard tables. Most NCPs also include some Consumer
Products, such as pins, lane cleaning machines, house balls, etc., that
operators need to completely outfit their centers. AMF brands include 8800 Gold
and 8290 pinspotters, AccuScore automatic scoring, HPL synthetic lanes, Century
lane machines, Dimensions masking units, and Xtreme glow-in-the-dark packages.
Quarter Ended June 30, 1997 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 1996
Bowling Products operating revenue increased by $18.9 million, or 35.1%,
primarily as a result of an increase of $18.3 million, or 88.4%, in NCP
revenue, and an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.9%, in Modernization and
Consumer Products revenues. The increase in NCP revenue was due to an overall
increase in NCP sales of 450 units which occurred primarily in China, Malaysia
and the Americas. See--"Seasonality and Cyclicality".
Total gross profit from Bowling Products increased by $8.0 million, or 37.7%,
primarily as a result of increased NCP sales. Gross profit margin was 39.4%
and 40.2% for the three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Bowling Products selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.2
million, or 28.6%, as a result of an increase of $1.2 million primarily
attributable to increased payroll and facilities expenses relating to the
staffing of the Company's international sales and service offices, an increase
of $1.3 million attributable to increased advertising and promotion expenses in
the U.S. locations. These increases were offset by a decrease of $0.3 million
attributable to payroll, facilities and related expenses at U.S. locations.
EBITDA margin increased from 25.1% to 26.6% primarily due to the increased NCP
revenue, offset in part by the increased expenses discussed above.
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
Bowling Products operating revenue increased by $27.9 million, or 28.8%,
primarily due to an increase of $25.3 million, or 67.5%, in NCP revenue, and an
increase of $2.0 million, or 3.4%, in Modernization and Consumer Products
revenue. The increase in NCP revenue was due to an overall increase in NCP
sales of 781 units which occurred primarily in China, Malaysia, the Americas
and Japan. See "--Seasonality and Cyclicality".
Total gross profit from Bowling Products increased by $11.4 million, or 29.5%,
primarily as a result of increased NCP sales. Gross profit margin was 39.9%
and 40.1% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Bowling Products selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $3.0
million, or 19.1%, primarily as a result of a $2.4 million increase
attributable to payroll and facilities expenses related to staffing the
Company's international sales and service offices, and an increase of $1.5
million attributable to advertising and promotion expenses in the U.S.
locations. These increases were offset by a decrease of $0.9 million in
payroll, facilities and related expenses at U.S. locations.
EBITDA margin increased from 23.7% to 25.1% primarily due to the increased NCP
revenue, offset in part by the increased expenses discussed above.
CONSOLIDATED
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.4 million, or 6.5%, in the
quarter, and $8.5 million, or 24.4%, in the six months ended June 30, 1997 over
the comparable periods in the prior year. The increases for the second quarter
and the six months were attributable to Bowling
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Centers and were primarily due to depreciation of property and equipment of
centers acquired since May 1996 and incremental depreciation expense incurred
as a result of capital expenditures.
Interest Expense
Gross interest expense increased by $4.2 million, or 16.4%, in the quarter, and
$5.3 million, or 10.2%, in the six months ended June 30, 1997 over the
comparable period in the prior year. The increases for the quarter and the six
months were both primarily due to interest paid on increased levels of bank
debt as a result of the acquisitions described above. See "--Liquidity and
Capital Resources" for further discussion of bank debt. Non-cash bond interest
amortization totaled $8.5 million and $16.8 million for the quarter and six
months ended June 30, 1997, respectively.
Net Loss
Net loss decreased $1.3 million, or 9.6%, in the quarter, and six months ended
June 30, 1997 as a result of increases in revenues and EBITDA discussed above
on a segment basis offset by increases in depreciation expense and the current
tax provision for the Company.
Income Taxes
When they were owned by the Sellers, certain companies within the Predecessor
Company elected S corporation status under the Internal Revenue Code. As S
corporations, the companies were historically liable for U.S. federal income
taxes under certain circumstances and liable for state income taxes in certain
jurisdictions. All other domestic income taxes were the responsibility of the
stockholders. The international branches of the S corporations and other
international entities historically filed income tax returns and paid taxes in
their respective countries. The prior stockholders historically received a tax
credit, subject to certain limitations, in their U.S. federal income tax
returns for international taxes paid by the international branches of the S
corporations and certain other international entities.
Upon consummation of the Acquisition, the U.S. subsidiaries of the Company,
which had been S corporations, became taxable corporations under the Internal
Revenue Code.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following discussion of liquidity and capital resources compares Holdings'
results for the six months ended June 30, 1997 with the six months ended June
30, 1996, on an historical basis.
The Company's primary source of liquidity is cash provided by operations and
credit facilities as described below. Working capital on December 31, 1996 was
$7.9 million compared to a negative $23.2 million as of June 30, 1997, a
decrease of $31.1 million. Cash decreased $27.0 million primarily as a result
of payments on bank debt and internal funding of certain bowling center
acquisitions, and the note payable increased $30.0 million as a result of
drawing down available borrowings under the Working Capital Facility to fund
increases in working capital. Accounts receivable increased $14.5 million
primarily as a result of increased NCP revenues, and inventory increased $15.5
million in advance of future shipments. These increases in working capital
were partially offset by a decrease of $4.1 million caused by changes in
other current assets and liabilities.
Net cash flows used in operating activities were $ 28.0 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 compared to net cash provided of $8.2 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1997, a difference of $36.2 million. Net cash
provided resulted from a decrease of $0.1 million in net loss, an increase of
$31.7 million in depreciation and amortization primarily as a result of
application of the purchase method of accounting for the Acquisition, an
increase of $8.0 million in amortization of the discount related to bonds used
to partially fund the Acquisition, a net loss of $0.1 million on the sale of
property and equipment, a net change of $3.3 million in deferred taxes and
income taxes payable, and a change of $19.8 million in other assets and
liabilities. Net cash used resulted from an increase of $14.3 million in
accounts receivable primarily resulting from the increased levels of NCP sales
compared to the same period in 1996, and an increase of $12.5 million in
inventory primarily reflecting the increased backlog of NCP orders to be
shipped after June 30, 1997.
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Net cash flows used in investing activities were $1,336.3 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 compared to net cash flows used of $147.5 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1997. During the six months ended June 30,
1996, cash flows used for the Acquisition totaled $1,333.0 million, capital
spending was $3.3 million and other investing cash flows provided were $0.1
million. During the six months ended June 30, 1997, acquisitions of centers
totaled $122.2 million, capital spending was $25.6 million, and other cash
flows provided by investing activities were $0.3 million. See "Note 9.
Acquisitions" and "Capital Expenditures" for additional discussion of these
investing activities.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,409.8 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 compared to net cash provided of $112.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1997. During the six months ended June 30, 1996,
cash flows were primarily provided by $1,029.9 million of proceeds of long term
debt and $380.3 million from a capital contribution, both of which were used to
fund the Acquisition. During the six months ended June 30, 1997, cash flows
were primarily provided by drawing down $103.5 million and $30.0 million from
available borrowings under the Acquisition Facility and the Working Capital
Facility, respectively, to fund the acquisitions of bowling centers discussed
above and to fund increases in working capital. During 1997, funds were used
primarily for the payment of long term debt totaling $20.3 million, and a
dividend of $0.5 million to the Parent on February 28, 1997, for the repurchase
of common stock.
As a result of the aforementioned, cash increased by $45.1 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 compared to a decrease of $26.9 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1997.
As a result of the Acquisition, the Company's total indebtedness increased
substantially. At June 30, 1997, the Company's debt structure consisted of
Senior Debt of $679.9 million, senior subordinated notes of $250.0 million and
senior subordinated discount notes of $291.4 million. At June 30, 1997, the
Company was also capitalized with equity of $391.4 million. Subject to certain
conditions, the Company also has the ability to borrow $50.0 million for
general corporate purposes pursuant to a Working Capital Facility and up to
$230.0 million for acquisitions pursuant to the Acquisition Facility. At June
30, 1997, $112.0 million and $30.0 million was outstanding under the
Acquisition Facility and the Working Capital Facility, respectively. Between
June 30, 1997 and July 31, 1997, additional borrowings under the Acquisition
facility totaled $32.0 million and were used to fund the acquisitions of
bowling centers. In addition, the Company borrowed an additional $10.0 million
under the Working Capital Facility to fund increases in working capital. At
July 31, 1997, $144.0 million and $40.0 million was outstanding under the
Acquisition Facility and the Working Capital Facility, respectively.
The Company funds its cash needs through cash flow from operations, existing
cash balances and the Working Capital Facility and Acquisition Facility. A
substantial portion of the Company's available cash will be applied to service
the indebtedness incurred to finance the Acquisition.
The indentures and the Bank Credit Agreement contain financial and operating
covenants and significant restrictions on the ability of the Company to pay
dividends, incur indebtedness, make investments and take certain other
corporate actions.
In May 1997, the Company completed an amendment to the Bank Credit Agreement
which increased the availability under the Acquisition Facility to $230.0
million. In July 1997, the Company entered into an interest rate cap agreement
to reduce the interest rate risk of its Senior Debt. The notional amount of
this cap is $100.0 million. See "Note 6. Long-term Debt" for additional
discussion of these agreements.
The Company's ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, or to pay
interest on, or to refinance its indebtedness depends on its future
performance, which, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic,
financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond its
control. Based upon the current level of operations and anticipated growth,
management believes that available cash flow, together with available
borrowings under the Bank Credit Agreement and other sources of liquidity, are
adequate to meet the Company's anticipated future requirements for working
capital, capital expenditures, scheduled payments of principal of, and interest
on, its Senior Debt, and interest on the Exchange Notes. There can be no
assurance that the Company's business will generate sufficient cash flow from
operations or that future borrowings will be available in an amount sufficient
to enable the Company to service its indebtedness, including the Exchange
Notes, or that any refinancing would be available on commercially reasonable
terms or at all.
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Capital Expenditures
For the six months ended June 30, 1997, the Company's actual capital
expenditures were $25.6 million compared to $10.2 million, on a pro forma basis
(defined as expenditures of the acquired business from January 1 through June
30), for the six months ended June 30, 1996. The increase was primarily due to
an ongoing modernization program in Bowling Centers, a new point-of-sale
information system in U.S. centers, new Company wide information systems, and
construction of a new 40 lane, state-of-the-art family entertainment center in
New York City.
The Company funds its capital expenditures from cash generated by operations
and, with respect to the construction and acquisition of new centers,
internally generated cash and the Acquisition Facility. See "Note 9.
Acquisitions" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and "Liquidity
and Capital Resources" for discussions of funding of acquisitions of new
centers.
Seasonality and Cyclicality
On a consolidated basis, revenue and EBITDA of the Company's businesses are
neither highly seasonal nor highly cyclical. The geographic diversity of
Bowling Centers operations across different regions of the U.S. and across ten
different countries, along with the bowling industry's historic insulation to
recessions, has provided stability to the Company's annual cash flows.
Although financial performance of Bowling Centers operations is seasonal
in nature in many countries, with cash flows typically peaking in the winter
months and reaching their lows in the summer months, the geographic diversity
of these operations has helped reduce this seasonality. As a result of the
growing number of U.S. centers attributable to the Company's acquisition
program, the seasonality described above may be accentuated. In Australia,
where the Company has its largest number of international centers, the reversal
of seasons relative to the U.S. helps mitigate the seasonality in worldwide
operations. The Company's cash flows are further stabilized by the location of
many centers in markets where the climates have high average temperatures and
high humidity. In the United States, during the summer months when league
bowling is generally less active, the Company's centers in the southern U.S.
continue to show strong performance. The same applies internationally in
countries with warm summer climates such as Hong Kong and Mexico, where bowling
in air-conditioned centers may be more attractive than outdoor activities. See
"Note 10. Business Segments" for geographic information on the Company's
business.
The NCP segment of Bowling Products experiences significant fluctuations due to
changes in demand for NCPs as certain markets experience high growth followed
by market maturity, at which time sales to that market decline, sometimes
rapidly. Market cycles for individual countries have, in the past, spanned
several years, with periods of high demand for several markets (e.g., Japan,
Korea, Taiwan,) which, in the Company's experience, last five years or more.
These growth patterns do not seem to be closely tied to general economic
cycles.
Modernization and Consumer Products sales display significant seasonality. The
U.S. market, which is the largest market for Modernization and Consumer
Products, is driven by the beginning of leagues in the fall of each year.
Operators typically sign buying agreements, particularly for replacement
equipment, during the first four months of the year, after they receive winter
league revenue indications. Equipment is shipped and installed during the
summer months, when leagues are generally less active. Sales of modernization
equipment, such as automatic scoring and synthetic lane overlays, are less
predictable and fluctuate more than the replacement equipment because of the
extended life cycles of these major products, which range from four to ten
years.
International Operations
For the six months ended June 30, 1997, 26.1% of Bowling Centers operations
revenue was generated by international centers. Historically, the Company has
not engaged in any significant hedging activities.
For the six months ended June 30, 1997, 57.3% of Bowling Products sales were
made through international sales offices and distributors. To minimize credit
and international exchange risk, equipment is sold primarily using letters of
credit denominated in U.S. dollars. Letters of credit are usually received
before shipments leave U.S. ports. International sales offices sell some
products in local currency, but adjust pricing, to the extent that market
conditions permit, with changes in exchange rates. This policy enables the
Bowling Products operations generally to avoid
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any material adverse effect from exchange rate fluctuations. Management
believes that this policy should continue to protect the Company from material
adverse consequences of exchange rate fluctuations, except in the event of
severe international exchange rate volatility.
Backlog: Recent NCP Sales
The total NCP backlog as of June 30, 1997 was 2,182 units which is a 51.1%
increase over the June 30, 1996 backlog of 1,444 units, and a 53.0% increase
over the December 31, 1996 backlog of 1,426 units. The increased backlog was
directly attributable to strong NCP orders generated throughout the world as a
result of an aggressive program to increase sales in established markets and
develop bowling in emerging markets. The backlog as of June 30, 1997 reflected
a significant number of orders from customers in China, Malaysia, North and
South America, Japan and Europe.
NCP sales for the first six months of 1997 totaled $62.8 million, a 67.5%
increase over the same period in 1996. The significant increase was
attributable to the market development and sales programs implemented in the
second half of 1996 and in 1997 which are designed to maximize NCP sales
activity in a variety of marketplaces of the world. While China is a large
market for NCP sales and backlog, other markets such as South America, India,
Poland, Russia, and the Middle East are also represented and being developed as
a result of the market development and sales programs discussed above.
On December 28, 1995, the State Council of China announced the reform and
adjustment of its policy towards foreign invested joint ventures. Joint
ventures importing capital equipment, including bowling equipment, are required
to pay customs duty and Value Added Tax ("VAT") on such equipment, though
certain grandfather rule exemptions will apply. For bowling equipment, the
current customs duty rate is 50%, while the VAT rate is 17%. Prior to the
change in policy, the joint ventures were exempt from customs duty and VAT on
most imported capital equipment, including bowling equipment. This concession
has been extended until December 31, 1997. Management believes that this
change in policy will not have a material effect on its results of operations.
Impact of Inflation
The Company has historically offset the impact of inflation through price
increases and expense reductions. Periods of high inflation could have an
adverse effect on the Company to the extent that increased borrowing costs for
floating rate debt may not be offset by increases in revenue.
Environmental Matters
The Company's operations are subject to federal, state, local and foreign
environmental laws and regulations that impose limitations on the discharge of,
and establish standards for the handling, generation, emission, release,
discharge, treatment, storage and disposal of, certain materials, substances
and wastes. To the Company's knowledge, its operations are in material
compliance with the terms of all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
The Company currently and from time to time is subject to environmental claims.
It is the opinion of management that the various asserted claims and litigation
in which the Company currently is involved are not likely to have a material
adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations. However, no
assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome with respect to such claims
and litigation.
The Company cannot predict with any certainty whether future events, such as
changes in existing laws and regulations, may give rise to additional
environmental costs. Furthermore, actions by federal, state, local and foreign
governments concerning environmental matters could result in laws or
regulations that could increase the cost of producing the Company's products,
or providing its services, or otherwise adversely affect the demand for its
products or services.
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PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL
The Company currently and from time to time is subject to claims and suits
arising in the ordinary course of its business, including environmental claims,
employment discrimination claims, workers' compensation claims, and minor
personal injury claims from customers of Bowling Centers. In certain such
actions, plaintiffs request punitive or other damages that may not be covered
by insurance. It is the opinion of management that the various asserted claims
and litigation in which the Company currently is involved will not have a
material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.
However, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome with respect to
such claims and litigation.
On March 5, 1996, the defendant in an action entitled Northland Bowl and Sports
Center, Inc. and Recreation Associates, II v. Golden Giant, Inc., d/b/a Golden
Giant Building Systems, Court of Common Pleas, Centre County, Pa. (Index No.
96-75), asserted a third-party claim against AMF Bowling Inc. ("AMF Bowling")
and other parties. Defendant, Golden Giant, Inc. ("Golden Giant"), a
construction company, was originally named as the sole defendant by a bowling
center (not owned or operated by the Company) in connection with the collapse
of the center's roof in early 1994. Golden Giant named AMF Bowling as an
additional defendant, charging it with negligence and breach of implied
warranty for installing scoring monitors (four years before the roof collapsed)
on a portion of the building that allegedly could not adequately support the
additional weight of the equipment. The bowling center plaintiff claims total
damages in amounts exceeding $3.5 million and Golden Giant asserts that, if
plaintiff is entitled to any recovery, it should be in whole or part against
AMF Bowling. The matter was scheduled to go to trial during September 1997.
On March 25, 1997, an order was entered dismissing AMF Bowling from the
lawsuit, which continues against the other defendants. The plaintiff has
appealed the order dismissing AMF Bowling. No decision has been rendered by
the appeals court.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
10.1 Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as of June 30, 1997.
10.2 Interest Rate Cap Agreement dated July 2, 1997.
27 Financial Data Schedule for the six months ended
June 30, 1997. (SEC filing only)
99 Second quarter, 1997, earnings release dated August
14, 1997. (SEC filing only)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K: None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMF Group Inc.
(Registrant)
/s/ Stephen E. Hare August 14, 1997
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Stephen E. Hare
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)
/s/ Michael P. Bardaro August 14, 1997
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Michael P. Bardaro
Vice President, Secretary and
Corporate Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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