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FORM 10-Q/A
(Amendment No. 1)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
( X ) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 1998
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 0-21395
ALLIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 25-1795265
(State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
400 GREENTREE COMMONS, 381 MANSFIELD AVENUE,
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15220-2751
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
(412) 928-8800
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
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.
( X ) Yes ( ) No
Shares Outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock
As of November 4, 1998
Common Stock, 5,987,462 Shares
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Allin Communications Corporation
Form 10-Q
Index
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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements Page 3
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Page 16
Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Page 37
Sensitive Instruments
Part II - Other Information
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds Page 38
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K Page 40
Signatures Page 42
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Part I - Financial Information
ALLIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
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December 31, September 30,
1997 1998
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,802 $ 5,285
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $84 and $242 1,805 3,224
Notes and accounts receivable related to
disposal of segment --- 3,444
Inventory 687 299
Prepaid expenses 555 238
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Total current assets 9,849 12,490
Property and equipment, at cost:
Leasehold improvements 398 478
Furniture and equipment 2,126 2,320
On-board equipment 6,704 3,693
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9,228 6,491
Less--accumulated depreciation (2,597) (3,275)
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6,631 3,216
Assets held for resale --- 266
Notes receivable from employees 45 43
Software development costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $680 and $854 212 58
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of
$2,051 and $3,225 4,916 14,960
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Total assets $ 21,653 $ 31,033
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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ALLIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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December 31, September 30,
1997 1998
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ 27 $ 6,806
Accounts payable 668 544
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and payroll taxes 815 710
Dividends on Series A convertible,
redeemable preferred stock 288 459
Dividends on Series B redeemable,
preferred stock --- 23
Other 421 609
Income taxes payable --- 151
Current portion of deferred revenue 882 232
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Total current liabilities 3,101 9,534
Non-current portion of deferred revenue 543 ---
Non-current portion of notes payable --- 2,005
Deferred income tax liability --- 126
Series B redeemable preferred stock deposit --- 2,750
Commitments and contingencies
Series A convertible, redeemable preferred stock, par
value $.01 per share - authorized 100,000 shares,
issued and outstanding 25,000 shares 2,500 2,500
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $.01 per share - authorized
20,000,000 shares, issued 5,184,067 and
5,989,262 shares 52 60
Additional paid-in-capital 37,652 40,856
Deferred compensation (228) (135)
Treasury stock at cost, 1,800 shares (6) (6)
Accumulated deficit (21,961) (26,657)
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Total shareholders' equity 15,509 14,118
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 21,653 $ 31,033
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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ALLIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Three Months Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
1997 1998 1997 1998
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Revenue $ 2,183 $ 4,540 $ 6,922 $ 9,568
Cost of sales 1,403 2,676 4,502 5,088
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Gross profit 780 1,864 2,420 4,480
Selling, general & administrative expenses 2,664 5,452 10,326 10,936
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Loss from operations (1,884) (3,588) (7,906) (6,456)
Interest (income) expense, net (39) 47 (317) (66)
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Loss before provision for income taxes (1,845) (3,635) (7,589) (6,390)
Provision for income taxes 52 --- 92 6
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Loss after provision for income taxes (1,897) (3,635) (7,681) (6,396)
Minority interest in loss of
non-consolidated corporation --- 18 --- 18
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Loss from continuing operations (1,897) (3,653) (7,681) (6,414)
(Income) loss of disposed segment,
net of income tax 95 64 55 (220)
Gain on disposal of segment --- (1,499) --- (1,499)
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(Gain) loss from discontinued operations 95 (1,435) 55 (1,719)
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Net loss (1,992) (2,218) (7,736) (4,695)
Accretion and dividends on preferred stock 50 82 169 194
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Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (2,042) $ (2,300) $ (7,905) $ (4,889)
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Net loss per common share from continuing
operations -basic and diluted $ (0.37) $ (0.65) $ (1.49) $ (1.21)
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Net income (loss) per common share from
discontinued operations -basic and diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.26 $ (0.01) $ 0.32
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Net loss per common share -basic
and diluted $ (0.40) $ (0.41) $ (1.53) $ (0.92)
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 5,157,399 5,590,300 5,157,399 5,301,699
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 5,157,399 5,590,300 5,157,399 5,301,699
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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ALLIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
September 30, September 30,
1997 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (7,736) $ (4,695)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows
from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,971 2,693
Amortization of deferred compensation 100 93
Loss from disposal of assets 13 237
Loss from impairment of assets --- 2,765
Minority interest in loss of non-consolidated
corporation --- 18
Gain on disposal of segment --- (1,499)
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (1,394) 103
Inventory 5 (137)
Prepaid expenses 177 44
Software development costs (480) (20)
Assets held for sale --- (266)
Other assets 390 (37)
Accounts and notes payable (1,293) (253)
Accrued liabilities 584 (157)
Deferred revenues 10 144
Customer deposits (695) ---
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Net cash flows from operating activities (7,348) (967)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of subsidiary --- (2,234)
Change in assets and liabilities of disposed segment 469 (90)
Proceeds from sale of assets 59 9
Capital expenditures (3,432) (316)
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Net cash flows from investing activities (2,904) (2,631)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from Series B redeemable
preferred stock deposit --- 2,750
Debt acquisition costs --- (40)
Repayment of capital lease obligations --- (2)
Repayment of debt --- (627)
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Net cash flows from financing activities 0 2,081
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (10,252) (1,517)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 16,227 6,802
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 5,975 $ 5,285
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Allin Communications Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
The information contained in these financial statements and notes for the
three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 should be
read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes for the
years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, contained in Allin Communications
Corporation's (the "Company") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997. The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. These interim statements do not include all of the
information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. It is
management's opinion that all adjustments (including all normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been made;
however, results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results to be expected for the full year.
Disposal of Segment
On September 30, 1998, the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding
shares of SportsWave, Inc. ("SportsWave"). The sale of SportsWave represents
disposal of a segment since SportsWave comprised the entirety of the
Company's sports marketing business. Accordingly, the results of operations
for SportsWave for the periods presented in the Company's Consolidated
Statements of Operations have been reclassified to interest in income or
loss of disposed segment, which is presented after net loss from continuing
operations. The gain recorded on disposal of SportsWave is also presented
after net loss from continuing operations. See Note 8-Sale of SportsWave,
Inc.
Revenue Recognition
Kent Consulting Group, Inc. ("KCG") and KCS Computer Services, Inc. charge
consulting fees, typically on an hourly basis, to their clients for software
design, technology consulting and network solution services. Revenue is
recognized as services are performed.
Netright, Inc. ("Netright") recognizes revenue from the sale of products at
the time the products are shipped.
The Allin Systems business unit recognizes revenue and costs related to
interactive television and digital photography systems when the services or
products are performed or delivered. Revenue from systems integration
services is recognized upon completion of the respective projects.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share ("EPS") of common stock have been computed in accordance
with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share" ("SFAS No. 128"). The shares used in calculating basic and diluted
EPS includes the weighted average of the outstanding common shares of the
Company, excluding 26,668 and 24,868 shares of outstanding restricted stock
for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively. The restricted stock, outstanding stock options, convertible
note and the Company's Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock,
prior to expiration of the conversion provision in December 1997, would all
be considered dilutive securities under SFAS No. 128; however, these
securities have not been included in the calculation of diluted EPS, for the
applicable periods, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. The additional
shares that would have been included in the diluted EPS calculation, if
their effect was not anti-dilutive, were 26,668 and 176,177 for the three-
month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively, and 26,668
and 75,351 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
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Inventory
Inventory, consisting principally of computer system hardware, components
and technical supplies, is stated at the lower of cost (determined on the
first-in, first-out method) or market.
Software Development Costs
Costs of software development are capitalized subsequent to the project
achieving technological feasibility and prior to market introduction. Prior
to the project achieving technological feasibility and after market
introduction, development costs are expensed as incurred. Amortization of
capitalized software costs for internally developed software products and
systems is computed on a product-by-product basis over a three-year period.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company follows the guidelines set forth in Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" (SFAS No. 121). In the
event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an
asset may not be recoverable, fair value, or if not readily available,
estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be
compared to the asset's carrying value to determine if a write-down to
market value or discounted cash flow is required. See Note 9--Impairment of
Interactive Television System Equipment.
Supplemental Disclosure Of Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for income taxes were approximately $31,000 and $69,000 during
the three months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively. Cash
payments for interest were approximately $-0- and $3,000 during the three
months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
Cash payments for income taxes were approximately $87,000 and $75,000 during
the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively. Cash
payments for interest were approximately $29,000 and $3,000 during the nine
months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
Dividends of approximately $50,000 and $82,000 were accrued but unpaid
during the three-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1998,
respectively, on Series A convertible, redeemable preferred stock and the
deposit on Series B redeemable preferred stock. See Note 2-Preferred Stock.
Dividend accruals for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and
1998 were $149,000 and $194,000, respectively.
In connection with the acquisition of KCS (See Note 7-Acquisition of KCS
Computer Services, Inc.), Allin has recorded the issuance of 805,195 shares
of the Company's common stock for $3,422,079 in a non-cash transaction as
of August 13, 1998.
2. Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized the issuance of 100,000 shares of preferred stock
with par value of $.01 per share. Of the authorized shares, 40,000 have been
designated as Series A convertible, redeemable preferred stock. In August
1996, 25,000 Series A preferred shares were issued, all of which remain
outstanding as of September 30, 1998. The liquidation value of Series A
shares is $100 per share. The conversion feature for all issued and
outstanding Series A shares lapsed in December 1997 without any of the
shares being converted to common shares. Series A preferred shares earn
dividends at a rate of 8% per annum compounded quarterly, but payment of
dividends is subject to approval of the Company's Board of Directors. The
Company has accrued dividends on Series A preferred stock, but has not to
date paid any dividends. Accrued dividends on Series A preferred stock are
approximately $459,000 as of September 30, 1998.
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During the third quarter of 1998, the Company designated 5,000 preferred
shares as Series B redeemable preferred shares. The Company issued 2,750
Series B preferred shares during August 1998, all of which remain
outstanding as of September 30, 1998. The liquidation value of Series B
shares is $1,000 per share. The Series B preferred shares issued include a
conversion feature whereby each share is convertible into the number of
shares of common stock determined by (a) dividing 1,000 by $3.6125, which is
85% of the $4.25 Nasdaq price prior to the date of closing of the
acquisition of KCS Computer Services, Inc., or (b) if it results in a
greater number of shares of common stock, dividing 1,000 by the greater of
(i) 85% of the closing price of the common stock as reported by Nasdaq on
the trading date prior to the date of conversion, or (ii) $2.00. After the
first anniversary of the original issuance of Series B preferred shares,
each share is convertible into the number of shares of common stock
determined by (a) above, or (b) if it results in a greater number of shares
of common stock, dividing 1,000 by 85% of the closing price of the common
stock as reported by Nasdaq on August 14, 1999, the trading date following
the first anniversary of the issuance. The convertibility provision of the
Series B preferred shares is subject to approval by the holders of
outstanding common shares. The Company expects common shareholders to vote
on this matter during December 1998. If the convertibility provision is not
approved prior to December 31, 1998, the Company will be required to redeem
all outstanding Series B preferred shares (subject to the legal availability
of funds therefor) at $1,000 per share of Series B preferred stock, plus
accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. Pending approval of the conversion
feature, the Company has recorded the proceeds of the Series B preferred
stock issuance as a deposit. Series B preferred shares earn dividends at the
rate of 6% per annum payable on the first day of each calendar quarter. As
of September 30, 1998, the Company had accrued approximately $23,000 for
Series B preferred dividends.
Shareholder approval of the convertibility feature of the Series B preferred
shares may result in the issuance of preferred stock with a nondetachable
conversion feature that is "in the money" at the date of approval.
Therefore, a beneficial conversion feature would be recognized by allocating
a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature to
additional paid-in-capital during the period the conversion feature is
approved. The value of the beneficial conversion feature is calculated by
determining the number of common shares that would be issued assuming
conversion at the market price at the date of shareholder approval and the
number to be issued at the conversion price and multiplying the difference
in number of common shares by the market price.
The beneficial conversion feature will be treated as a dividend to the
preferred shareholders over the minimum period in which the preferred
shareholders can realize that return. Approval of the conversion feature of
the Company's Series B preferred shares results in Series B preferred
shareholder rights for immediate conversion. Consequently, the value of the
beneficial conversion feature represents a dividend that would accrete
immediately upon assumed approval. Since the Company expects to have an
accumulated deficit as of the anticipated approval date, the accretion would
be netted against additional paid-in-capital rather than accumulated
deficit, resulting in no net change to additional paid-in-capital. If common
shareholder approval of the convertibility feature of the Series B preferred
shares is assumed to have occurred as of November 25, 1998, the value of the
beneficial conversion feature to be recognized as a dividend would be
$485,295, based on a closing market price of $4.00 per common share as of
that date.
The beneficial conversion feature would result in additional accretion of
preferred stock in determining net loss available to common shareholders
during the period recognized, which will result in lower earnings per share.
The beneficial conversion feature would not otherwise impact the earnings
per share calculations during periods in which the Company has net losses as
the effect would be anti-dilutive.
3. Warrants for Common Stock
Series B preferred shareholders also received warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 647,059 shares of common stock, subject to the approval of the
holders of common shares, at $4.25 per share. Shareholder vote on approval
of the issuance of warrants is expected in December 1998. If approved, the
Company will allocate the proceeds of $2,750,000 from the issuance of Series
B preferred stock and warrants between the relative fair values of the
preferred stock and warrants. The value allocated to warrants would be
reflected as a component of shareholders' equity. The warrants would not
impact earnings per share during periods in which the Company has net losses
attributable to common shareholders since the effect would be anti-dilutive.
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4. Liability for Employee Termination Benefits
The Company recognizes liabilities for involuntary employee termination
benefits in the period management approves the plan of termination if during
that period management has approved and committed to the plan of termination
and established the benefits to be received; communicated benefit plans to
employees; identified numbers, functions and locations of anticipated
terminations; and the period of time for the plan of termination indicates
significant changes are not likely.
A reorganization charge of approximately $491,000 was recorded as of
February 4, 1998 to establish a liability for separation costs associated
with a plan for reorganization of operations, including the resignations of
certain senior executives. Associated expenses are reflected in Selling,
general & administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of
Operations during that period. The plan included three positions including
the Company's president, chief operating officer and an administrative
assistant, all of whom have ceased employment with the Company. As of
September 30, 1998, approximately $388,000 of the amount accrued under the
February 4, 1998 charge had been paid. The remaining balance, approximately
$103,000, is included in accrued compensation and payroll taxes on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet. It is anticipated that payments under this plan
will be completed in January 1999.
An accrual of approximately $298,000 was recorded as of June 30, 1997 to
establish a liability for severance costs associated with a plan for
involuntary employee terminations. During the quarterly period ended March
31, 1998, additional expense of approximately $15,000 was recorded to adjust
the severance accrual previously recorded. Associated expenses were
reflected in Selling, general & administrative expenses on the Consolidated
Statement of Operations during these periods. The plan included eleven
proposed employee terminations. Included in the plan were financial and
marketing executive positions, marketing and administrative staff positions,
operational management, staff, and sales positions associated with digital
photography operations, and clerical support staff positions. All of the
positions included in the plan were eliminated. As of September 30, 1998,
all of the amount accrued under the June 30, 1997 plan had been paid.
5. Termination of Interactive Television Contract
During March 1998, Allin Interactive Corporation ("Allin Interactive") and
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ("RCCL") mutually agreed on termination of
their contract for provision by the Company of interactive television
services aboard three cruise ships. Operations on these ships ceased during
May and June 1998. Allin Interactive has lost transactional revenue,
including pay-per-view movies and gaming, and management fee revenue related
to these ships, subsequent to cessation of operations. Revenue and gross
profit derived from services for RCCL were:
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Three Months Three Months Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
1997 1998 1997 1998
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Shipboard Transactional Revenue &
Management Fees 57,000 -0- 123,000 356,000
Gross Profit 42,000 -0- 95,000 322,000
Systems Integration Revenue 176,000 -0- 653,000 50,000
Gross Profit (68,000) -0- (403,000) 21,000
% of Consolidated Revenue 7.3% 0.0% 7.9% 4.2%
% of Consolidated Gross Profit (2.2)% 0.0% (8.3)% 7.7%
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6. Equity Transactions
During the three months ended September 30, 1998, 805,195 shares of the
Company's common stock were issued in conjunction with the Company's
acquisition of KCS Computer Services, Inc. The common shares issued were
recorded at $3,422,079 based on the market value of $4.25 per common share
as of issuance. For additional information on the KCS acquisition , see Note
7 -- Acquisition of KCS Computer Services, Inc.
A total of 4,000 and 10,000 options for common shares, exercisable at prices
of $4.38 and $4.50 per share, respectively, were awarded under the Company's
1996 Stock Plan during the three months ended September 30, 1998. The
options will vest with respect to 20% of the shares subject to each grant on
each of the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date. The right
to purchase shares expires seven years from the grant date or earlier for
certain of the options if the option holder ceases to be employed by the
Company or a subsidiary.
During the three months ended September 30, 1998, non-vested options to
purchase 650 shares of common stock previously awarded under the Company's
1997 Stock Plan were forfeited under the terms of the Plan. Options granted
under the 1997 Stock Plan to purchase 291,600 shares of common stock remain
outstanding as of September 30, 1998.
During the three months ended September 30, 1998, 14,000 options were
issued and no options were forfeited under the terms of the Company's 1996
Stock Plan. Options granted under the 1996 Stock Plan to purchase 116,380
shares of common stock remain outstanding as of September 30, 1998.
7. Acquisition of KCS Computer Services, Inc.
On August 13, 1998, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
stock of KCS Computer Services, Inc. (`"KCS"), which has subsequently been
renamed Allin Consulting of Pennsylvania, Inc. and provides technology
consulting and custom development services. The agreement for purchase of
KCS provides for payment of up to $16,000,000 by the Company, including
$14,400,000 at closing and potential contingent payments of up to
$1,600,000. Closing payment terms included a cash payment of $2,443,061,
issuance of 805,195 shares of the Company's common stock, based on a rate of
$4.406 per share as specified in the acquisition agreement, secured
promissory notes in the principal amounts of $6,200,000 and $2,000,000, and
post-closing payment by or on behalf of KCS of a $209,252 tax liability. KCS
had two outstanding notes due to a bank in the aggregate amount of
approximately $627,000 as of the Company's acquisition, which the Company
repaid in full on the date of the acquisition.
The acquisition of KCS has been accounted for using the purchase method. The
acquisition price has been allocated among the net assets of the acquired
entity, assembled workforce, customer base, and goodwill. Estimated
remaining economic lives for assembled workforce, customer base and goodwill
are five, fourteen and thirty years, respectively. The acquisition of the
purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed of KCS is as
follows:
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Cash $ 324,824
Working capital, other than cash 1,279,261
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements 183,307
Notes payable to bank (626,875)
Other liabilities (131,437)
Assembled work force 257,000
Customer base 2,230,000
Goodwill 10,988,751
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Net purchase price recorded $14,504,831
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The secured promissory note for $6,200,000 bears interest at 5% per annum
payable at maturity. Payment of principal of $3,000,000 is due at the
earlier to occur of the sale of a wholly-owned subsidiary or the substantial
portion of assets of the same or December 31, 1998. Payment of principal of
$3,200,000 is due at the earlier to occur of the receipt of financing from a
third party lender sufficient to refinance such portion of the note or
December 31, 1998. The full amount of principal and accrued interest on this
note was paid in October 1998 utilizing proceeds from the sale of
SportsWave, Inc. (See Note 8--Sale of SportsWave, Inc.), funds borrowed
under a credit agreement with S&T Bank (see Note 11-Subsequent Events), and
operating funds of the Company.
The secured promissory note for $2,000,000 bears interest at 6% per annum
payable on the first business day of each calendar quarter. The principal
balance of the note matures August 13, 2000. Subject to the approval of the
holders of the Company's common stock, the $2,000,000 secured promissory
note will be convertible into shares of the Company's common stock if not
repaid on or before maturity. If not repaid, the note will convert into the
number of shares of common stock equal to (a)the amount obtained by dividing
the outstanding indebtedness by $4.406, or (b) at the holder's option, the
amount obtained by dividing the outstanding indebtedness by the average of
the bid and asked prices of the Company's common stock for the thirty days
preceding maturity, subject to a $2.00 minimum per share price.
The agreement for purchase of KCS also provides for contingent payments of
up to $1,200,000 in cash and $400,000 in the Company's common stock. The
amount of the contingent payments, if any, will be determined on the basis
of KCS' Adjusted Operating Profit (as defined in the Stock Purchase
Agreement for the KCS acquisition) for the period beginning January 1, 1998
and ending December 31, 1998. The former KCS shareholders are entitled to
receive aggregate contingent payments equal to $4.67 for each dollar by
which Adjusted Operating Profit exceeds $1,671,681, subject to maximum
contingent payments of $1,600,000. Any contingent payments due will be made
75% in cash and 25% in the Company's Common Stock. The number of common
shares issued, if any, will be computed by dividing 25% of aggregate
contingent payments due by $4.406, which was the average of the bid and
asked prices of the Company's Common Stock for the thirty-day period ending
August 7, 1998. The $4.406 per share rate used for determining the number
for shares to be issued, if any, equals that used in determining the number
of shares issued at closing of the KCS Stock Purchase Agreement. The Company
is required to deliver a calculation of any contingent payment due to the
selling shareholders by February 28, 1999. Any contingent payments due are
required to be made within ten days of the final determination of amount.
KCS' adjusted operating profit, for purposes of the agreement, was
approximately $926,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
Any contingent payments to be made under the KCS Stock Purchase Agreement
will be recorded as additional cost of the acquired enterprise. This
treatment would result in additional goodwill being recorded by KCS, which
would be amortized over the remaining estimated life for goodwill as of the
time of the contingent payments. Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 95-8:
Accounting for Contingent Consideration Paid to the Shareholders of an
Acquired Company in a Purchase Business Combination ("EITF 95-8") describes
five factors that must be considered in evaluating the proper treatment of
contingent consideration, including factors involving terms of continuing
employment, factors involving components of shareholder group, factors
involving reasons for contingent payment provisions, factors involving
formula for determining contingent consideration, and factors involving
other agreements and issues. The Company's analysis of these factors
indicates contingent payments should be accounted for as additional cost of
the acquired enterprise rather than compensation expense. Key factors in the
evaluation include no disparity in contingent payment based on continuing
employment, reasonableness of compensation levels for former shareholders
remaining as key employees, and contingent formula based on a multiple of
earnings.
Pro forma results of operations for the acquisition of KCS are based on the
historical financial statements of Allin and KCS, adjusted to give effect to
the acquisition of KCS. The pro forma results of operations assume that the
acquisition of KCS occurred as of January 1, 1997. Pro forma information is
as follows:
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Three Months Three Months Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
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Revenue $ 5,623 $ 5,745 $16,468 $17,844
Loss from continuing operations (1,994) (3,782) (8,068) (6,805)
Net loss (2,089) (2,347) (8,123) (5,086)
Net loss attributable to common
shareholders (2,181) (2,448) (8,418) (5,383)
Net loss per common share -
basic and diluted $ (0.42) $ (0.44) $ (1.63) $ (1.02)
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The pro forma information presented above reflects the assumed effects of
certain pro forma adjustments, including assumed additional amortization
expense on intangible assets recorded in connection with the acquisition,
assumed adjustments to interest income for foregone investment income on
cash balances assumed to have been utilized in connection with the
acquisition, assumed adjustments to interest expense for notes payable
related to the acquisitions, credit line financing, and assumed repayment of
KCS debt balances. The pro forma information also assumes adjustment for
dividends on Series B redeemable preferred shares as if the preferred stock
had been issued as of January 1, 1997.
The pro forma financial information does not purport to present what Allin's
results of operations would have been if the acquisition of KCS had occurred
on the assumed date, as specified above, or to project Allin's financial
condition or results of operations for any future period.
8. Sale of SportsWave, Inc.
On September 30, 1998, the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of SportsWave, Inc. ("SportsWave") to Lighthouse Holdings,
Inc. ("Lighthouse"). The SportsWave Stock Purchase Agreement provides for
the payment by Lighthouse to the Company of $3,443,512. The sale proceeds
are based on a purchase price of $3,500,000, less an estimated unearned
revenue adjustment of $56,488 related to certain sports marketing programs
to be completed subsequent to the sale of SportsWave. Sale proceeds included
$2,943,512 in cash upon closing of the sale and a promissory note in the
principal amount of $500,000 which bears interest at the rate of 8.5% per
annum, with principal and interest due and payable on December 31, 1998. The
cash payment upon closing was received by the Company on October 1, 1998.
The full amount of the sales proceeds is classified as "Notes and accounts
receivable related to disposal of segment" on the Company's Consolidated
Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1998.
The Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital
stock of SportsWave on November 6, 1996. In addition to a cash payment at
the time of acquisition of $2,400,000, the agreement for the Company's
acquisition of SportsWave included provisions for contingent earn-out
payments up to a maximum of an additional $2,400,000. An interim contingent
payment was to have been made in an amount equal to the amount by which six
times the sum of SportsWave's operating income (as defined in the Agreement)
for 1997 and 1998 divided by three exceeded $2,400,000. A final payment was
to have been made in an amount equal to the amount by which six times the
sum of SportsWave's operating income for 1997, 1998 and 1999 divided by
three exceeded the sum of $2,400,000 plus any interim payment made. For
purposes of the agreement, SportsWave had operating income of approximately
$579,000 for 1997 and $292,000 during the six months ended June 30, 1998. In
order to facilitate the sale of SportsWave to Lighthouse, the Company and
the former shareholders of SportsWave agreed to a settlement of any
contingent liability related to the earn-out provisions of the original
stock purchase agreement. On October 6, 1998, the Company made aggregate
payments of $600,000 to the former SportsWave shareholders in full
settlement of any claims to interim or final earn-out payments that may have
been due in the future. The amount of the contingent payment was added to
the Company's investment balance in SportsWave in calculating gain on
disposal.
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The sale of SportsWave represents disposal of a segment since SportsWave
comprised the entirety of the Company's sports marketing business.
Accordingly, the results of operations for SportsWave for the periods
presented in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations have been
reclassified to equity basis interest in income or loss of disposed segment,
which is presented after net loss from continuing operations.
The Company has recognized a gain on disposal of SportsWave of approximately
$1,499,000 as of September 30, 1998. The gain is also presented after net
loss from continuing operations.
9. Impairment of Interactive Television System Equipment
Allin Interactive maintained an inventory of equipment removed from three
RCCL ship interactive television systems which had ceased operations during
the second quarter of 1998, as well as equipment from the Cunard Line Ltd.
("Cunard") ship Queen Elizabeth 2 system which had terminated operations in
December 1997 and a system for the Norwegian Cruise Line ("NCL") ship Norway
which had not been completed. From the time this equipment became available
for reuse, Allin Interactive sought alternative productive use of the
equipment, which included substantive discussions with several cruise lines
concerning installation of systems. During August 1998, the last of these
substantive discussions was terminated by Carnival Cruise Lines ("Carnival")
at the time it was announced that Carnival had contracted with a competitor
for installation of an interactive television system aboard a Carnival ship.
Discussions with Carnival at the time of these events also caused Allin
Interactive's management to regard continued long-term operation of the
interactive systems aboard two Carnival vessels to be in jeopardy. Under the
terms of the Company's agreement with Carnival, discontinuation of
management fees and/or termination of services may be made upon thirty days'
notice. During August 1998, Allin Interactive also was informed by NCL that
it would discontinue payment of management fees for the system aboard the
Norwegian Dream subsequent to December 31, 1998, in accordance with the
terms of its agreement. The Company determined that the events described
represented facts and circumstances indicating that the carrying value of
these assets may not be recoverable because of the lack of short-term
prospect of reuse for the equipment maintained as inventory and because of a
substantive prospect of termination of operations or lack of adequate cash
flow due to the discontinuation of management fees for the operating
systems. The Company determined estimated salvage values for all of the
equipment and estimated undiscounted cash flows for the operating systems
and determined that the assets were impaired. The Company recorded a loss of
$2,765,000 during August 1998 to write-down the assets to estimated fair
values.
10. Minority Interest in Non-Consolidated Corporation
Allin Digital Imaging Corp. ("Allin Digital") has an ownership interest of
approximately 10.8% in PhotoWave, Inc., formerly named Rhino Communications
Corporation ("RCC"). The initial investment was made in March 1998 through
the contribution of certain assets previously used in its digital
photography business and the rights to the name PhotoWave. An initial value
of $100,000 was recorded for the investment, based on Allin Digital's
initial stock ownership percentage of 20% in comparison to the initial cash
capitalization of RCC for the remaining equity. The book value of the assets
contributed approximated the value placed on the investment. Allin Digital's
ownership percentage has been reduced as a result of additional capital
contributions by third parties.
The Company recognized a loss of $18,000 during the third quarter of 1998
for its equity basis interest in the results of operations of PhotoWave,
Inc., which is presented as a minority interest loss in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company is utilizing the equity
basis for recognizing its interest in the results of operations of RCC since
the Company is in a position of significant influence with respect to RCC.
The Company's Chairman of the Board and one other director of the Company
are two of the four directors of RCC, the Company is a material supplier of
photographic consumables to RCC and RCC uses a license for the Company's
proprietary digital imaging technology. Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 18 "The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock"
specifies use of the equity method for investments of less than 20%
ownership interest if the investor exercises influence over the non-
consolidated company. Equity basis losses will reduce the carrying value of
the Company's investment. The investment balance of $82,000 is included with
Other Assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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11. Subsequent Events
S&T Bank Loan and Security Agreement
On October 1, 1998, the Company and S&T Bank, a Pennsylvania banking
association, entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "S&T Loan
Agreement"), under which S&T Bank has agreed to extend the Company a
revolving credit loan. The maximum borrowing availability under the S&T Loan
Agreement is the lesser of $5,000,000 or eighty-five percent of the
aggregate gross amount of trade accounts receivable aged sixty days or less
from the date of invoice. Accounts receivable qualifying for inclusion in
the borrowing base will be net of any prepayments, progress payments,
deposits or retention and must not be subject to any prior assignment,
claim, lien, or security interest. The expiration date of the S&T Loan
Agreement is September 30, 1999.
Borrowings may be made under the S&T Loan Agreement for general working
capital purposes, and to repay a portion of certain indebtedness incurred by
the Company in connection with its acquisition of KCS. On October 2, 1998,
the Company borrowed $1,000,000 under the S&T Loan Agreement, which was used
to repay a portion of the outstanding acquisition related debt.
Loans made under the S&T Loan Agreement bear interest at the bank's prime
interest rate plus one percent. Interest payments due on any outstanding
loan balances are to be made monthly on the first day of the month. The
principal will be due at maturity, although any outstanding principal
balances may be repaid in whole or part at any time without penalty.
Amendment to Kent Consulting Group, Inc. Purchase Agreement
In November 1998, the Company and Les D. Kent, the former sole shareholder
of KCG and now President of the Company, reached agreement on an amendment
to modify the terms of a promissory note for contingent payments related to
the acquisition of KCG. Under the amendment, the amount of the payment due
has been fixed at $2,000,000. The amended note provides for principal
payments of $1,000,000 plus any accrued interest due on April 15, 2000 and
October 15, 2000. The amendment, however, provides that the Company may
defer payment of principal at its option until April 15, 2005. The amended
note provides for interest at the rate of 7% per annum from the acquisition
date of November 6, 1996. Accrued interest is payable quarterly beginning on
April 15, 2000.
The contingent payments to be made under the amended promissory note will be
recorded as additional cost of the acquired enterprise. The Company will
record a liability for these payments in November 1998. The fixing of the
contingent payment amount will result in additional goodwill being recorded
by KCG, which would be amortized over the remaining estimated life for
goodwill of five years. Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 95-8: Accounting
for Contingent Consideration Paid to the Shareholders of an Acquired Company
in a Purchase Business Combination ("EITF 95-8") describes five factors that
must be considered in evaluating the proper treatment of contingent
consideration, including factors involving terms of continuing employment,
factors involving components of shareholder group, factors involving reasons
for contingent payment provisions, factors involving formula for determining
contingent consideration, and factors involving other agreements and issues.
The Company's analysis of these factors indicates contingent payments should
be accounted for as additional cost of the acquired enterprise rather than
compensation expense. Key factors in the evaluation include the Company's
ability to defer principal payments and the lack of similarity of the
payments to any prior compensation or profit sharing model.
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12. Other Assets
Other Assets consist of the following:
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December 31, September 30,
1997 1998
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Employment agreement, net of accumulated amortization of $1,563 and $2,568 1,117 112
Assembled work force, net of accumulated amortization of $19 and $33 94 312
Customer lists, net of accumulated amortization of $46 and $73 150 2,227
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $372 and $499 3,031 11,963
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $43 and $53 524 296
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4,916 14,960
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Item 2.
Allin Communications Corporation
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis by management provides information
with respect to the Company's financial condition and results of operations for
the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. This
discussion should be read in conjunction with the information in the
consolidated financial statements and the notes pertaining thereto contained in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997,
as well as the information discussed herein under "Special Note on Forward
Looking Statements". Unless the context otherwise requires, all references
herein to the "Company" refer to Allin Communications Corporation and its
subsidiaries.
During the third quarter of 1998, the Company purchased all of the
outstanding stock of KCS Computer Services, Inc. ("KCS"), a provider of
technology consulting and custom development services, which has been renamed
Allin Consulting of Pennsylvania, Inc. and integrated into the Company's Allin
Consulting business unit. The Company also sold all of the outstanding stock of
SportsWave, Inc. ("SportsWave"), a provider of sports marketing services.
Information concerning both transactions is summarized in this discussion
following the Overview of Organization, Products and Markets. This information
should be read in conjunction with the Company's Report on Form 8-K as of August
13, 1998 concerning the acquisition of KCS, the subsequent amendment no. 1 to
such report on Form 8-K/A filed to include certain financial information for KCS
including audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, and the Report on Form 8-K as of September 30, 1998 concerning the sale of
SportsWave.
Overview of Organization, Products & Markets
Allin Communications Corporation (the "Company") is a Microsoft focused
technology development and services company that specializes in Windows NT-based
software development, engineering and network integration services, and
consulting and integration services focused on the interactive television and
digital photography industries. The Company operates two business units which
focus on common services and technologies where the Company believes it has core
strengths and on markets where the Company believes its products and services
can be most competitive. The two business units are Allin Consulting and Allin
Systems.
Allin Consulting provides software design and network solutions,
assisting companies in planning, building, and managing information systems
based on Microsoft BackOffice technology including NT Server, SQL Server, SNA
Server, Systems Management Server, Exchange Server and Internet Information
Server. Allin Consulting has expertise in developing interactive television
platforms, Internet applications, groupware and e-mail applications, and
networking and database applications. Services include design of system
architecture, installation and configuration of software and hardware, custom
software development, training, systems management support and trouble-shooting.
The Company believes that Allin Consulting enables its customers to incorporate
new applications and new technologies into existing information systems quickly
and with minimal disruption. Allin Consulting has been on the leading edge in
developing structures for multi-site computing to enhance the productivity of
travelers, workers in remote and field offices and virtual office environments.
Both of Allin Consulting's operating entities, Kent Consulting Group, Inc.
("KCG") and KCS Computer Services, Inc. ("KCS"), are authorized as a Microsoft
Solutions Provider Partners. Allin Consulting is also authorized as a service
provider for Lotus, IBM and Novell.
Allin Consulting provides consulting and custom development for mainframe
systems, including application development, data base development and
administration, data communications development and year 2000 conversion
assistance for IBM proprietary technology. Allin Consulting also provides
specialized technology consulting services for the banking industry, including
business analysis, conversions for mergers and acquisitions, software product
implementation, systems modification and support.
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Allin Consulting currently generates revenue from fees under its contracts
for software design, network solutions, and consulting services for third party
clients. Allin Consulting also provides technical and creative support in the
development and improvement of proprietary interactive television and digital
photography software for systems sold or operated by the Allin Systems business
unit and it provides general technical support for all of the Company's
operations.
Allin Systems is a new business unit name for the former Allin Interactive
Group business unit. The new name is intended to emphasize the comprehensive
integration of its products and services into clients' information systems.
Allin Systems provides customized interactive television systems and services as
well as systems integration services specializing in interactive television and
digital photography applications. Allin Systems' proprietary interactive
television platform utilizes the Windows NT operating system, includes a
multimedia digital file server and Windows-based software applications, and
features high resolution and animated graphics, compressed full motion video,
superior quality audio and flexible input capacity. The resource sharing
architecture of the platform can provide its interactive services over a variety
of network architectures, including the Internet, telephone and cable television
systems, and other public and private communications networks. Allin Interactive
has continually upgraded its interactive television capabilities, including the
development of proprietary video server technology, which allows the system to
provide multiple concurrent streams of MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video. The
centralized data processing features of Allin Systems' interactive television
system allows for significant cost savings in end-user equipment, offering what
the Company's management believes to be a competitive advantage over
competitors' systems. The Company's interactive television operations have
historically been concentrated in the international cruise industry. The Company
believes that its technology can be readily adapted for on-demand video content
tailored to many industries. The Company's current marketing strategy is
centered on hospitals and educational institutions. Allin Systems' strategy for
new industries, as well as for future activity in the cruise industry, is to
market systems and applications on a systems integration revenue basis, where
the customer will undertake the capital commitment for the system and Allin
Interactive will receive fees for installation and any subsequent involvement in
maintaining or operating systems. Allin Systems has installed one system on a
cruise ship on this basis and is currently installing an interactive system in a
new Mayo Clinic hospital being built in Phoenix, Arizona. This system was
completed subsequent to the end of the third quarter of 1998. There can be no
assurance that Allin Systems will be successful in obtaining systems integration
contracts for new interactive television systems in the cruise industry or in
other industry markets it is attempting to enter, or that, if successful, such
installations will result in the desired improvements to the Company's results
of operations and financial condition.
Allin Systems' historical operations primarily involved operation of owned
interactive television systems installed on cruise ships from which the Company
derived transactional revenue, mainly from pay-per-view movies and gaming.
Allin Systems also earns management fees for operation of these systems. While
the business unit's marketing focus has changed, the majority of revenue
recognized during the third quarter of 1998 continued to be derived from
shipboard transactional revenue and management fees. During the second quarter
of 1998, Allin Interactive ceased providing interactive television service
aboard three Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Ltd. ("RCCL") vessels. Transactional
revenue and management fees have been lost for these ships following termination
of services. During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, revenue and gross
profit derived from operations for RCCL represented approximately 4.2% and 7.7%
of the Company's consolidated revenue and gross profit, respectively. The
Company has not secured alternate deployment of the equipment removed from
ships, despite extensive efforts in this regard. During the third quarter of
1998, the Company has recorded a loss of approximately $2,765,000 to writedown
equipment removed from ships, as well as equipment associated with three
interactive systems for which there are no long-term commitments for management
fees and for which the continuation of future operation is uncertain. As of
September 30, 1998, Allin Systems operated systems on eight ships with an annual
passenger base of approximately 739,000 operated by three cruise lines. The
various cruise line agreements allow certain lines to discontinue services or
management fees after specified notice periods, so there can be no assurance
that transactional revenue or management fees will be earned for all ship
systems expected to continue in operation throughout 1998 and any following
periods. Norwegian Cruise Line ("NCL") has notified the Company that it plans to
discontinue management fees for the interactive system aboard the Norwegian
Dream after December 31, 1998. The Norwegian Dream has an annual passenger base
of approximately 82,000 passengers.
Allin Systems also offers systems integration services specializing in
digital photography systems for professional photography businesses. Services
include provision and installation of digital photography equipment, software
and operating systems, system and software training and technical support and
sale of equipment,
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consumables and supplies utilized in digital photography operations. The second
quarter of 1998 was the first period during which this new strategy for digital
photography services was fully implemented. Allin Systems has installed thirteen
digital photography systems during the nine-month period ended September 30,
1998. Results under the new operating strategy make digital photography
operations a more significant component of Allin Systems' operations than under
the previous strategy. However, there can be no assurance that projects will
continue to be obtained or that any carried out will result in the desired
financial results.
Allin Systems also provides computer and communications network related
hardware, software and equipment. Allin Systems has developed purchasing
capabilities and agreements with vendors providing it access to a wide spectrum
of computer related hardware, software and networking equipment at competitive
prices.
The Company was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware in July
1996 to act as a holding company for operating subsidiaries which focus on
particular aspects of the Company's business. As of September 30, 1998, the
organizational legal structure consists of the Company, five wholly owned
operating subsidiaries organized into two business units, and one non-operating
wholly owned subsidiary. The Allin Consulting business unit includes the
operations of KCG, a California corporation and KCS, a Pennsylvania
corporation. The Allin Systems business unit includes the operations of Allin
Interactive Corporation ("Allin Interactive"), formerly SeaVision, Inc., Allin
Digital Imaging Corp. ("Allin Digital Imaging"), formerly PhotoWave, Inc., both
of which are Delaware corporations, and Netright, Inc. ("Netright"), a
California corporation. Allin Interactive Corporation continues to utilize the
tradename SeaVision in operations within the cruise industry. Allin Holdings
Corporation, a Delaware corporation, is a non-operating subsidiary providing
treasury management services to the Company.
The Company has changed the names of KCS to Allin Consulting of
Pennsylvania, Inc. It is the Company's intention to change the name of the other
affiliate in the Allin Consulting business unit, KCG to a name which
incorporates Allin Consulting. The Company intends to utilize common recruiting
efforts, technical expertise and marketing materials across the business unit.
The Company expects the name changes to take place during the fourth quarter of
1998.
Acquisition of KCS Computer Services, Inc.
On August 13, 1998, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding
stock of KCS, a provider of technology consulting and custom development
services. KCS provides information technology professional services and offers
its clients a complete portfolio of consulting and custom development services
for client/server and mainframe systems including application development, data
base development and administration, data communications development and year
2000 conversion assistance for IBM proprietary technology. KCS also provides
specialized technology consulting services for the banking industry, including
business analysis, conversions for mergers and acquisitions, software product
implementation, systems modification and support. The operations of KCS have
been integrated into the Company's Allin Consulting business unit. The Company
believes the KCS acquisition serves to expand the array of services offered by
the Allin Consulting business unit, as well as its technical expertise. The
acquisition also significantly expands the geographic scope of the business
unit's operations. KCS is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and also
maintains offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pennsylvania. Services are
provided to clients on a nationwide basis.
The agreement for purchase of KCS provides for payment of up to $16,000,000
by the Company, including $14,400,000 at closing and potential contingent
payments of up to $1,600,000. Closing payment terms included a cash payment of
$2,443,061, issuance of $3,547,687 of the Company's common stock (805,195 shares
valued at $4.406 per share for purposes of the acquisition agreement), secured
promissory notes in the principal amounts of $6,200,000 and $2,000,000, and
post-closing payment by or on behalf of KCS of a $209,252 tax liability. KCS had
two outstanding notes due to a bank in the aggregate amount of approximately
$627,000 as of the Company's acquisition, which the Company repaid in full on
the date of the acquisition.
The secured promissory note for $6,200,000 bore interest at 5% per annum
payable at maturity. Payment of principal of $3,000,000 was due at the earlier
to occur of the sale of a wholly-owned subsidiary or the substantial portion of
assets of the same or December 31, 1998. Payment of principal of $3,200,000 was
due at the earlier to occur of the receipt of financing from a third party
lender sufficient to refinance such portion of the note or December 31, 1998.
The full amount of principal and accrued interest on this note was paid in
October 1998
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utilizing proceeds from the sale of SportsWave, funds borrowed under a credit
agreement with S&T Bank (see Liquidity and Capital Resources), and operating
funds of the Company.
The secured promissory note for $2,000,000 bears interest at 6% per annum
payable on the first business day of each calendar quarter. The principal
balance of the note matures August 13, 2000. Subject to the approval of the
holders of the Company's common stock, the $2,000,000 secured promissory note
will be convertible into shares of the Company's common stock if not repaid on
or before maturity. If not repaid, the note will convert into the number of
shares of common stock equal to (a)the amount obtained by dividing the
outstanding indebtedness by $4.406, or (b) at the holder's option, the amount
obtained by dividing the outstanding indebtedness by the average of the bid and
asked prices of the Company's common stock for the thirty days preceding
maturity, subject to a $2.00 minimum per share price.
The agreement for purchase of KCS also provides for contingent payments of
up to $1,200,000 in cash and $400,000 in the Company's common stock. The amount
of the contingent payments, if any, will be determined on the basis of KCS'
Adjusted Operating Profit (as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement for the
KCS acquisition) for the period beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December
31, 1998. The former KCS shareholders are entitled to receive aggregate
contingent payments equal to $4.67 for each dollar by which Adjusted Operating
Profit exceeds $1,671,681, subject to maximum contingent payments of $1,600,000.
Any contingent payments due will be made 75% in cash and 25% in the Company's
Common Stock. The number of common shares issued, if any, will be computed by
dividing 25% of aggregate contingent payments due by $4.406, which was the
average of the bid and asked prices of the Company's Common Stock for the
thirty-day period ending August 7, 1998. The $4.406 per share rate used for
determining the number for shares to be issued, if any, equals that used in
determining the number of shares issued at closing of the KCS Stock Purchase
Agreement. The Company is required to deliver a calculation of any contingent
payment due to the selling shareholders by February 28, 1999. Any contingent
payments due are required to be made within ten days of the final determination
of amount. KCS' adjusted operating profit, for purposes of the agreement, was
approximately $926,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Any
contingent payments to be made under the KCS Stock Purchase Agreement will be
recorded as additional cost of the acquired enterprise. This treatment would
result in additional goodwill being recorded by KCS, which would be amortized
over the remaining estimated life for goodwill as of the time of the contingent
payments. See Note 8-Acquisition of KCS computer Services, Inc. included in
Item 1 herein.
Sale of SportsWave, Inc.
On September 30, 1998, the Company sold all of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of SportsWave to Lighthouse Holdings, Inc. ("Lighthouse"),
pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "SportsWave Stock
Purchase Agreement") between the Company and Lighthouse. SportsWave provides
sports marketing and promotion services including promotions and premiums,
corporate incentive programs, event marketing, licensing and memorabilia. The
Company's marketing strategy is now focused on providing technology consulting
and development services specializing in Windows NT-based software development,
engineering, and network integration services. The sports marketing business
conducted by SportsWave was no longer consistent with the Company's strategic
focus, which resulted in the Company's efforts to dispose of the sports
marketing segment of its business.
The SportsWave Stock Purchase Agreement provides for the payment by
Lighthouse to the Company of $3,443,512. The sale proceeds are based on a
purchase price of $3,500,000, as determined by negotiation between the Company
and Lighthouse, less an estimated unearned revenue adjustment, of $56,488
related to certain sports marketing programs to be completed subsequent to the
sale of SportsWave. Sale proceeds included $2,943,512 in cash received by the
Company on October 1, 1998. The Company also received a promissory note in the
principal amount of $500,000 which bears interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum,
with principal and interest due and payable on December 31, 1998. The Company
utilized the majority of the proceeds from the sale of SportsWave to repay a
portion of notes payable related to its August 1998 acquisition of KCS.
The Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital
stock of SportsWave on November 6, 1996. In addition to a cash payment at the
time of acquisition of $2,400,000, the agreement included provisions for
contingent earn-out payments up to a maximum of an additional $2,400,000. An
interim contingent payment was to have been made in an amount equal to the
amount by which six times the sum of SportsWave's
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operating income (as defined in the Agreement) for 1997 and 1998 divided by
three exceeded $2,400,000. A final payment was to have been made in an amount
equal to the amount by which six times the sum of SportsWave's operating income
for 1997, 1998 and 1999 divided by three exceeded the sum of $2,400,000 plus any
interim payment made. For purposes of the agreement, SportsWave had operating
income of approximately $579,000 for 1997 and $292,000 during the six months
ended June 30, 1998.
In order to facilitate the sale of SportsWave to Lighthouse, the Company
and the former shareholders of SportsWave agreed to a settlement of any
contingent liability related to the earn-out provisions of the original stock
purchase agreement. On October 6, 1998, the Company made aggregate payments of
$600,000 to the former SportsWave shareholders in full settlement of any claims
to interim or final earn-out payments that may have been due in the future. The
former shareholders of SportsWave include several person related to the Company.
Henry Posner, Jr. is a beneficial owner of greater than five percent of the
Company's common stock. James C. Roddey is a director of the Company. Richard
W. Talarico is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company.
Results of Operations:
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Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared to Three Months Ended
September 30, 1997
The sale of SportsWave has been treated as disposal of a segment, with net
results of operations of SportsWave presented after loss from continuing
operations in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Information
presented herein concerning revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, and selling,
general and administrative expenses excludes the operations of SportsWave for
the periods discussed.
Revenue
The Company's total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 1998
was $4,540,000, an increase from total revenue of $2,183,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 1997. The increase of $2,357,000, or 108%, between
the periods is attributable primarily to a $2,460,000 increase in revenue for
Allin Consulting's software development and network solutions operations. This
increase is attributable to both the acquisition of KCS and growth in revenue in
the Company's operations.
Allin Consulting recognized revenue, after elimination of intercompany
sales, of $3,375,000 during the three months ended September 30, 1998, from
software development, network solutions consulting and related services.
Comparable third quarter 1997 revenue was $915,000 from software development,
network solutions consulting and related services. The substantial increase in
software development and network solutions consulting revenue of $2,460,000, or
268%, is attributable to several factors. Revenue from the operations of KCS is
included for two months of the quarter following the August 1, 1998 effective
date of the acquisition for accounting purposes. Allin Consulting's areas of
expertise, including the development of applications software and solutions for
the desktop and distributed environments and networking, are growing segments of
the overall computer services industry. Allin Consulting's expertise with
Microsoft operating systems and software, which have and are expected to
continue to increase in dominance, has contributed to the growth as demand has
increased for consultants capable of developing specialized applications built
around Microsoft products. Additional factors contributing to the increase in
revenue between the periods include increased marketing efforts to obtain third-
party engagements, particularly in the Northern California area and the
recruitment of additional consultants. Since there is typically period to
period variability among clients utilizing Allin Consulting's services as well
as the size and scope of projects undertaken, there can be no assurance given
that similar revenue levels or increases will be realized in future periods.
The Company intends to pursue growth in consulting services through increased
marketing efforts and the evaluation of geographic expansion or additional
acquisitions of existing businesses. The KCS acquisition significantly
enhanced the Company's technology consulting practice. The Company continues to
seek additional opportunities for its Allin Consulting business unit. There can
be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to identify suitable and
available acquisition opportunities or that it will be able to reach agreement
with any identified candidate. There also can be no assurance that the Company
will be successful in expanding Allin Consulting's level of revenue or gross
profit, that it will be able to generate or obtain the capital necessary for
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geographic expansion or additional acquisitions, or that any expansion or
acquisitions undertaken would result in the desired improvements to financial
results.
Allin Systems recorded revenue of $1,165,000 during the three months ended
September 30, 1998, including $434,000 for shipboard transactional revenue
including pay-per-view movies, video gaming and advertising, $322,000 for
interactive system management fees from cruise line clients, $305,000 for
digital photography systems integration and ancillary product sales, $96,000 for
computer equipment and software sales, and $8,000 for interactive television
systems integration services. Comparable third quarter 1997 revenue was
$1,268,000 in total, including $403,000 for shipboard transactional revenue
including pay-per-view movies and video gaming, $29,000 for interactive system
management fees from cruise line clients, $43,000 for digital photography retail
operations, $76,000 for computer equipment and software sales, and $717,000 for
interactive television systems integration services. The decline between
periods is attributable primarily to the decrease in revenue for interactive
television systems integration services of $709,000 between the periods. During
the three months ended September 30, 1997, $170,000 of interactive television
systems integration revenue was derived from sale and installation of certain
components of an interactive television system aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise
Lines' ("RCCL") ship Enchantment of the Seas. The Company also completed the
first phase of installation of an interactive system aboard the Celebrity ship
Mercury during this quarter which accounted for the majority of quarterly
integration revenue. The Company is no longer installing interactive systems
where it bears the majority of the capital cost of the system, as with the
Enchantment. While the Company would undertake projects like the Mercury, where
the capital cost of the system is borne by the client, no revenue was derived
from similar projects during the three months ended September 30, 1998.
The majority of the decline in interactive television systems integration
was offset by substantial increases in revenue of $293,000 for interactive
systems management fees and $262,000 for digital photography services and sales.
Management fees for interactive systems began as a source of revenue during
September 1997, but were not realized from certain cruise lines until the fourth
quarter of 1997. Management fees were earned on all of the ship systems
operated during the third quarter of 1998, which is responsible for the
substantial increase between the periods. However, the various amendments and
agreements allow certain of the cruise lines to discontinue services or
management fees after specified notice periods, so there can be no assurance
that transactional revenue or management fees will be earned for all ship
systems expected to continue in operation throughout 1998 and any following
periods. Norwegian Cruise Line ("NCL") has notified the Company that it plans
to discontinue management fees for the interactive system aboard the Norwegian
Dream after December 31, 1998. Management fees recognized for this ship were
approximately $30,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1998. The
increase in revenue from digital photography operations is attributable to Allin
Systems' change in strategy in early 1998 to become a provider of systems
integration services for the installation of digital photography systems,
technical support, and sale of ancillary products related to the systems.
Operations under the new strategy continue to produce substantially greater
revenue in 1998 than retail digital photography operations produced in 1997.
There can be no assurance, however, that substantial increases in revenue levels
will continue to be realized.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
The Company recognized cost of sales of $2,676,000 during the three months
ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $1,403,000 during the three months ended
September 30, 1997. The primary reason for the increase in cost of sales of
$1,273,000 between the periods was the $1,726,000 increase in cost of sales for
Allin Consulting's technology consulting and development services, which
corresponded to a substantial revenue increase from these services. Gross
profit of $1,864,000 was recognized during the third quarter of 1998, as
compared with $780,000 during the prior-year quarter. Significant contributors
to the increase in gross profit realized include the growth in Allin
Consulting's software development and consulting services and Allin Systems'
growth of interactive television management fees.
Allin Consulting recorded a total of $2,265,000 for cost of sales for
software development and technology consulting during the three months ended
September 30, 1998. Comparable third quarter 1997 cost of sales was $539,000.
Increases in cost of sales are also attributable to the factors that resulted in
increases in revenue for these services, primarily the KCS acquisition, and
growth in the Company's KCG operations due to enhanced marketing efforts and
increased demand for Microsoft focused services. Gross profit for the three
months ended September 30, 1998 was $1,100,000 related to software development
and technology consulting. Comparable third quarter 1997
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gross profit was $376,000. Again, the substantial increase in consulting
revenue, both from acquisition and internal growth, is principally responsible
for the increase in gross profit. The increase in gross profit was 195% for
Allin Consulting between the quarterly periods ended September 30, 1997 and
1998.
Allin Systems recorded a total of $411,000 for cost of sales during the
three months ended September 30, 1998, including $254,000 related to digital
photography operations, $81,000 related to pay-per-view movies, $74,000 for
hardware and software sales and $1,000 for interactive television systems
integration services. Comparable third quarter 1997 cost of sales was $864,000,
including $32,000 for digital photography, $103,000 for pay-per-view movies,
$74,000 for hardware and software sales, and $655,000 for systems integration
services. The increase in cost of sales for digital photography operations is
attributable to the substantial increase in revenue under the marketing strategy
implemented in 1998. Cost of sales for pay-per-view movies decreased as a
percentage of movie revenue between the periods from 41% to 36%. This
improvement is due to the addition of some movie content with a fixed cost per
title rather than cost as a percentage of revenue. The substantial decline in
the level of interactive television systems integration cost of sales between
the periods was due to the inclusion of projects related to installation of
interactive television systems during the 1997 period. There were no comparable
projects during 1998. Gross profit recognized by Allin Systems during the three
months ended September 30, 1998 was $754,000, including $352,000 from shipboard
transactional revenue, $322,000 from interactive system management fees for
which there are no associated cost of sales, $51,000 from digital photography
operations, $22,000 from hardware and software sales and $7,000 from interactive
television systems integration services. Comparable third quarter 1997 gross
profit amounts were $404,000 in total, including $300,000 from shipboard
revenue, $29,000 from interactive system management fees, $11,000 from digital
photography operations, $2,000 from hardware and software sales and $62,000 from
systems integration. The overall increase in gross profit between the periods
was $350,000, or 87%, despite a decrease in revenue of $103,000, or 8%. The
addition of management fees for the operation of interactive systems is the
primary reason for this margin increase. The third quarter of 1997 also
included an interactive systems integration project for RCCL related to a ship
interactive system for which negative margin of $67,000 was realized. This
project was for sale of components integral to a ship interactive television
system. Allin Systems would have borne the full cost of the equipment if RCCL
had not purchased it for $170,000.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
The Company recorded $5,452,000 in selling, general & administrative
expenses during the three months ended September 30, 1998, as compared with
$2,664,000 during the three months ended September 30, 1997. The increase of
$2,788,000, or 105% in selling, general & administrative expenses is
attributable to a loss recorded during the third quarter of 1998 for impairment
of certain interactive television system equipment of approximately $2,765,000.
Excluding this loss, selling, general & administrative expenses were virtually
unchanged.
Allin Systems maintained an inventory of equipment removed from three RCCL
ship interactive television systems which had ceased operations during the
second quarter of 1998, as well as equipment from the Cunard Line Ltd.
("Cunard") ship Queen Elizabeth 2 system which had terminated operations in
December 1997 and a system for the NCL ship Norway which had not been completed.
From the time this equipment became available for reuse, Allin Systems sought
alternative productive use of the equipment, which included substantive
discussions with several cruise lines concerning installation of systems. During
August 1998, the last of these substantive discussions was terminated by
Carnival Cruise Lines ("Carnival") at the time it was announced that Carnival
had contracted with a competitor for installation of an interactive television
system aboard a Carnival ship. Discussions with Carnival at the time of these
events also caused Allin Systems' management to regard continued long-term
operation of the interactive systems aboard two Carnival vessels to be in
jeopardy. Under the terms of the Company's agreement with Carnival,
discontinuation of management fees and/or termination of services may be made
upon thirty days' notice. During August 1998, Allin Systems also was informed by
NCL that it would discontinue payment of management fees for the system aboard
the Norwegian Dream subsequent to December 31, 1998, in accordance with the
terms of its agreement. The Company determined that the events described
represented facts and circumstances indicating that the carrying value of these
assets may not be recoverable because of the lack of short-term prospect of
reuse for the equipment maintained as inventory and because of a substantive
prospect of termination of operations or lack of adequate cash flow due to the
discontinuation of management fees for the operating systems. The Company
determined estimated salvage values for all of the equipment and estimated
undiscounted cash flows for the operating systems and determined that the assets
were impaired. The Company recorded a loss of $2,765,000 during August 1998 to
write-down the assets to estimated fair values.
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Selling, general & administrative expenses during the third quarter of 1998
included $854,000 of depreciation and amortization expense as compared with
$1,058,000 in depreciation and amortization expense during the three months
ended September 30, 1997. Excluding these non-cash expenses and unusual costs
such as the write-down due to impairment of assets, remaining selling, general
& administrative expenses were $1,833,000 for the three months ended September
30, 1998, as compared with $1,606,000 for the prior period, an increase of 14%.
This increase was due to the addition of KCS's overhead during the third quarter
of 1998. Without this addition, selling, general & administrative expenses
would have declined between the periods.
As noted previously, depreciation and amortization expenses were $854,000
in the third quarter of 1998 as compared with $1,058,000 during the third
quarter of 1997. The 19% decrease between the periods is attributable to the
write-down of capitalized software development costs related to proprietary
digital imaging technology and reductions in on-board equipment due to the loss
from impairment of asset value discussed above.
Research and development expense included in selling, general &
administrative expense was $78,000 during the third quarter of 1998, as compared
to $12,000 during the third quarter of 1997. Expense incurred during the third
quarter of 1998 related primarily to research of improvements to the
functionality of the in-cabin or end-user operating system and components of its
interactive technology applications, continued video server technology
development, and adaptation of proprietary interactive digital photography
systems. The Company expects research and development to continue during the
remainder of 1998 for certain of these projects. See "Liquidity and Capital
Resources" below for additional information related to these projects project
involving the end-user operating system for interactive applications.
Loss from Continuing Operations
The Company's loss from continuing operations increased from $1,884,000 for
the three months ended September 30, 1997 to $3,588,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 1998. The increase in loss from operations of $1,704,000
resulted from the $2,788,000 increase in selling, general & administrative
expenses between the periods due to the impairment loss, partially offset by a
$1,084,000 improvement in gross margin due to substantial increases in higher
margin technology consulting revenue and improved margins at Allin Systems.
Exclusive of the impairment loss of $2,765,000 and non-cash expenses for
depreciation and amortization of $854,000, operating income would have been
$31,000.
Discontinued Operations
The Company recorded a loss from the operation of its discontinued sports
marketing business of $64,000 during the third quarter of 1998, as compared with
a loss of $95,000 during the third quarter of 1997. The Company recognized a
gain of $1,499,000 on the disposal of SportsWave as of its September 30, 1998
sale. The gain was calculated by comparing sale proceeds to the Company's
investment balance in SportsWave, which consisted of the cost of acquisition,
adjusted for the Company's interest in the operations of SportsWave, the
settlement of contingent payments due to the former owners of SportsWave, and
residual intercompany balance.
Net Loss
The Company's net loss for the three months ended September 30, 1998 was
$2,218,000, as compared to $1,992,000 for the three months ended September 30,
1997. The increase in net loss between the periods resulted from the increases
in selling, general & administrative expenses described above, partially offset
by the improvements to gross profit and the gain on disposal of a segment
described above.
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Results of Operations:
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared to Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1997
The sale of SportsWave has been treated as disposal of a segment, with net
results of operation of SportsWave presented after loss from continuing
operations in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Information
presented herein concerning revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, and selling,
general and administrative expenses excludes the operations of SportsWave for
the periods discussed.
Revenue
The Company's total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
was $9,568,000, as compared to revenue of $6,922,000 recognized for the nine
months ended September 30, 1997. The increase of $2,646,000, or 38%, between
periods is attributable to substantial increases in several types of revenue;
(1)Allin Consulting's software development and technology consulting fees
associated with the acquisition of KCS, (2)internally generated growth at Allin
Consulting, (3)Allin Systems' interactive television system management fees due
to their existence for the full period in 1998, and (4)digital photography
systems integration revenue resulting from the change in market strategy. These
revenue increases more than offset a substantial reduction in interactive
television systems integration revenue for services to the cruise industry.
Allin Consulting recognized revenue, after elimination of intercompany
sales, of $6,123,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from
software development and technology consulting services. For the nine months
ended September 30, 1997, revenue of $2,390,000 was recognized from software
development and technology consulting services. The substantial increase in
revenue of $3,733,000, or 156%, is attributable to the factors discussed
previously in the three month analysis, including the acquisition of KCS,
growing demand for specialized Microsoft consulting and increased marketing
efforts. The Company intends to pursue growth in consulting services through
continuing to increase marketing efforts, and the evaluation of geographic
expansion or additional acquisition of existing businesses. The KCS acquisition
significantly enhanced the Company's technology consulting practice. The
Company continues to seek additional opportunities for its Allin Consulting
business unit. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be
able to identify suitable and available acquisition opportunities or that it
will be able to reach agreement with any identified candidate. There also can be
no assurance that the Company will be successful in expanding Allin Consulting's
level of revenue or gross profit, that it will be able to generate or obtain the
capital necessary for geographic expansion or acquisitions, or that any
expansion or acquisition undertaken would result in the desired improvements to
financial results.
Allin Systems recorded revenue of $3,445,000 during the nine months ended
September 30, 1998, including $1,313,000 for shipboard transactional revenue,
primarily from pay-per-view movies and video gaming, $1,007,000 for interactive
system management fees, $755,000 for activities in the digital photography
market, $251,000 for computer hardware and software sales, and $119,000 for
systems integration services provided to the cruise industry. Comparable period
1997 revenue was $4,532,000 in total, including $1,106,000 for shipboard
transactional revenue, $29,000 for management fees, $78,000 for digital
photography operations, $161,000 for hardware and software sales and $3,158,000
for systems integration services. The revenue decrease of $1,077,000 between
the periods is attributable substantially to the decrease in systems integration
services related to the cruise industry, which declined by $3,039,000. During
the first nine months of 1997, revenue of $1,240,000 was recognized relating to
a project for retrofit of the ship broadcast center aboard the Cunard ship Queen
Elizabeth 2 (services which the Company no longer offers), as well as revenue
relating to the sale of significant components of several interactive television
systems in connection with interactive television installations. There were no
comparable projects conducted during 1998. Allin Systems was able to offset
approximately 65% of this revenue decline through the addition of new sources of
revenue such as interactive television system management fees and by
substantially increasing revenue from digital photography operations due to the
change in strategy from a retail photography operation to a provider of
specialized digital imaging systems integration services and products to the
photography marketplace. These areas represent revenue increases of $978,000
and $677,000 between the periods, respectively. Management fees were terminated
at various points in May and June 1998 on three RCCL ships due to the
termination of operations on those ships. Management fees earned from RCCL
operations were $194,000 and $-0- during the nine-month periods ended September
30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. This lost revenue however, is
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offset by a fee increase realized under its agreement with Celebrity. Management
fees expected to be earned during the remainder of 1998 would not substantially
differ from those realized during the first quarter of 1998, assuming
continuation of fees on all ships where the Company currently operates its
system. The various amendments and agreements allow certain of the cruise lines
to discontinue services or management fees after specified notice periods, so
there can be no assurance that transactional revenue or management fees will be
earned for all ship systems expected to continue in operation throughout 1998
and any following periods. NCL has notified the Company that it plans to
discontinue management fees for the interactive system aboard the Norwegian
Dream after December 31, 1998. Management fees recognized for this ship were
approximately $53,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Allin
Systems also realized revenue growth of $207,000 between the periods in
shipboard transactional revenue due to movie price increases, and changes to
wagering default and buy-in amounts. Transactional revenue earned from RCCL
ships was $356,000 and $123,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 1998
and 1997, respectively.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
The Company recognized cost of sales of $5,088,000 during the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $4,502,000 during the nine months ended
September 30, 1997. Reasons for the increase in cost of sales of $586,000
between the periods include substantial increases related to increased software
development and technology consulting and digital photography systems
integration and ancillary sales revenue partially offset by a substantial
decrease in cost of sales for systems integration services. Gross profit of
$4,480,000 was recognized during the first nine months of 1998, as compared with
$2,420,000 during the first nine months of 1997. Significant contributors to
the increase in gross profit realized include the growth in Allin Consulting's
software development and network solutions services and Allin Systems' increase
in interactive television management fees.
Allin Consulting recorded a total of $3,896,000 for cost of sales during
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 related to software development and
technology consulting. Comparable period 1997 cost of sales was $1,443,000.
Increases in cost of sales are attributable to the factors that resulted in
increases in revenue for these services, primarily the acquisition of KCS, but
also growing demand for Microsoft specialization and enhanced marketing efforts.
Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $2,227,000. The
comparable period 1997 gross profit amounts was $947,000. Again, the
substantial increase in consulting revenue is principally responsible for this
increase in gross profit. The increase in gross profit was 135% for Allin
Consulting between the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997.
Allin Systems recorded a total of $1,192,000 for cost of sales during the
nine months ended September 30, 1998, including $659,000 related to digital
photography operations, $239,000 related to pay-per-view movies, $214,000 for
computer hardware and software sales and $80,000 for interactive television
systems integration services. Comparable period 1997 cost of sales was
$3,059,000, including $59,000 for digital photography, $249,000 for movies,
$150,000 for hardware and software sales and $2,601,000 for systems integration
services. As noted previously in the discussion of nine month revenue, there
were several large systems integration projects carried out for cruise lines
during the this period of 1997. There were no comparable projects in 1998,
resulting in the substantial reduction in cost of sales for systems integration.
The increase in cost of sales related to digital photography operations
corresponds to the substantial increase in revenue under the new digital
photography strategy. Cost of sales for pay-per-view movies decreased by $10,000
between the periods, or 4%. However, movie revenue increased 14% between the
nine-month periods. The increasing margin on pay-per-view movies has resulted
from the addition of movie content priced under a fixed cost rather than
percentage of revenue basis. Gross profit recognized by Allin Systems during the
nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $2,253,000, including $1,074,000 from
shipboard transactional revenue, primarily pay-per-view movies and gaming,
$1,007,000 from interactive system management fees for which there are no
associated cost of sales, $96,000 from digital photography operations, $39,000
from interactive television systems integration services, and $37,000
attributable to hardware and software sales. Comparable gross profit amounts for
the first nine months of 1997 were $1,473,000 in total, including $857,000 from
shipboard transactional revenue, $29,000 from management fees, $19,000 from
digital photography operations, $557,000 from interactive television systems
integration, and $11,000 from hardware and software sales. The overall increase
in gross profit between the periods was $780,000, or 53%, despite a decrease in
revenue of $1,077,000, or 24%. The addition of management fees for the operation
of interactive systems is the primary reason for this margin increase. The
substantial decrease in interactive systems integration gross profit was due to
the decline in activity related to portions of interactive systems sold to
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lines. Activity of this type in 1997 included three projects performed for RCCL
on which a gross loss of $404,000 was realized on revenue of $644,000.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
The Company recorded $10,936,000 in selling, general & administrative
expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 1998, as compared with
$10,326,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 1997. The overall
increase of $610,000, or 6% in selling, general & administrative expenses is
attributable primarily to losses for write-down of interactive television
equipment due to impairment of asset value or termination of ship operations.
Such losses totaled $2,997,000 during the first nine months of 1998. There were
no similar losses of this type in 1997. This expense is largely offset by the
Company's expense reduction efforts implemented beginning in the second quarter
of 1997 and which continued through the third quarter of 1998. Both periods
included charges for severance accruals for employee terminations of
approximately $329,000 during the first nine months of 1997 and approximately
$491,000 during the first nine months of 1998.
Selling, general & administrative expenses during the first nine months of
1998 included $2,693,000 of depreciation and amortization expense as compared
with $2,970,000 in depreciation and amortization expense during the nine months
ended September 30, 1997. Excluding the unusual costs noted above and non-cash
expenses, remaining selling, general & administrative expenses were $4,755,000
for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, as compared with $7,027,000 for
the prior period, a reduction of 48%, despite the inclusion of KCS for two
months of the 1998 period. The Company's cost reduction efforts have included
reductions in personnel, particularly personnel associated with prospective
applications of the Company's interactive and digital imaging technologies, in
executive management and in administrative staff positions. Other areas where
the Company was able to realize significant expense savings between the periods
included generalized marketing expenses, consulting expenses, office rental
costs, travel costs and shipboard operating expenses.
Research and development expense included in selling, general &
administrative expense was $138,000 during the first nine months of 1998 as
compared to $65,000 during the comparable period of 1997. Expense incurred
during the first nine months of 1998 related primarily to research of
improvements to the functionality of the in-cabin or end-user operating system
and components of its interactive technology applications, continued video
server technology development, and adaptation of proprietary interactive digital
photography systems for Macintosh based equipment. The Company expects research
and development to continue during the remainder of 1998 for certain of these
projects. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below for additional information
related to these projects project involving the end-user operating system for
interactive applications.
Loss from Continuing Operations
The Company's loss from continuing operations decreased from $7,906,000 for
the nine months ended September 30, 1997 to $6,456,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. The $1,450,000, or 18%, improvement resulted from the
substantial increase in gross profit realized between the periods primarily due
to growth in software development and technology consulting and the addition of
interactive television management fees.
Discontinued Operations
The Company recorded income from the operation of its discontinued sports
marketing business of $220,000 during the first nine months of 1998, as compared
with a loss of $55,000 during the comparable period of 1997. The Company
recognized a gain of $1,499,000 on disposal of SportsWave as of its September
30, 1998 sale. The gain was calculated by comparing sale proceeds to the
Company's investment balance in SportsWave, which consisted of the cost of
acquisition, adjusted for the Company's interest in the operations of
SportsWave, the settlement of contingent payments due to the former owners of
SportsWave, and residual intercompany balance.
Net Loss
The Company's net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was
$4,695,000, as compared to $7,736,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
1997. The decrease in net loss between the periods resulted
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from the improvements to gross profit and gain on disposal described above,
partially offset by a $251,000 decrease in net interest income between the
periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 1998 the Company had cash and liquid cash equivalents of
$5,285,000 available to meet its working capital and operational needs. The net
change in cash from December 31, 1997 was a decrease of $1,517,000. The net
change during the three months ended September 30, 1998 was an increase of
$174,000.
The Company recognized a net loss for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 of $4,695,000. Included in the net loss were non-cash expenses of
$5,803,000 including depreciation, amortization of software development costs
and other intangible assets, amortization of deferred compensation, losses from
write-down or disposal of assets and minority interest in the net loss of a non-
consolidated corporation, partially offset by a gain of $1,499,000 recorded on
the disposal of SportsWave. Cash flows from operating activities during the
period resulted in an outflow of $758,000 during the nine months ended September
30, 1998. In addition to the $388,000 used by current operations, there were
also working capital adjustments impacting the cash flow, including an increase
in assets held for sale of $266,000, primarily for costs associated with the
Mayo Clinic interactive television project, which will be completed in the
fourth quarter of 1998. The Company also experienced working capital adjustments
from a decrease of $253,000 in its accounts payable.
Another significant factor affecting cash flow during the first nine months
of 1998 was $316,000 of capital expenditures. Significant areas of expenditure
included computer hardware, software and communications equipment for Allin
Consulting due to periodic upgrading of technology, buildout and equipment
expenditures related to relocation of Allin Interactive's office in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida and the expansion of virtual office capabilities for the
Florida operations.
In connection with the KCS acquisition in August 1998, the Company sold
2,750 shares of a newly designated series of preferred stock, Series B
Redeemable Preferred Stock, and related warrants to purchase shares of common
stock at the purchase price of $1,000 per Series B share, resulting in proceeds
to the Company of $2,750,000, most of which were utilized to pay a portion of
the initial cash portion of the KCS purchase. Approval of the convertibility
feature of the Series B shares and related warrants is subject to approval of
the majority of the Company's common shares. The Company anticipates a vote on
these matters in December 1998. If common shareholder approval is obtained,
until and including August 13, 1999, the first anniversary of the original
issuance of the Series B preferred shares, each share will be convertible into
the number of shares of common stock determined by (a) dividing 1,000 by
$3.6125, which is 85% of the $4.25 Nasdaq price prior to the date of closing of
the acquisition of KCS or (b) if it results in a greater number of shares of
common stock, dividing 1,000 by the greater of (i) 85% of the closing price of
the common stock as reported by Nasdaq on the trading date prior to the date of
conversion, or (ii) $2.00. After the first anniversary of the original issuance
of Series B preferred shares, each share is convertible into the number of
shares of common stock determined by (a) above, or (b) if it results in a
greater number of shares of common stock, dividing 1,000 by 85% of the closing
price of the common stock as reported by Nasdaq on the trading date following
the first anniversary of the closing date. Purchasers of Series B shares
received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 647,059 shares of Common Stock
which have an exercise price of $4.25 per common share, the price of the common
stock as of the last trading day prior to the KCS closing. The exercise price
may be paid in cash or by exchange of a like value of Series A Convertible
Redeemable Preferred Stock. Series B shareholders are entitled to receive
payment of cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate of 6% payable in arrears as
of the last day of October, January, April and July (subject to legally
available funds). If the holders of the Company's common stock have not
approved the convertibility features of the Series B preferred stock on or
before December 31, 1998, the Company will be required to redeem the Series B
shares at a price of $1,000 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends of $10
per share. Accrued but unpaid dividends on the Series B preferred stock were
approximately $23,000 as of September 30, 1998.
Shareholder approval of the convertibility feature of the Series B
preferred shares would result in recognition of a beneficial conversion feature,
calculated by determining the number of common shares that would be issued
assuming conversion at the market price at the date of shareholder approval, and
the number to be issued at the conversion price and multiplying the difference
in number of common shares by the market price. The beneficial conversion
feature will be treated as a dividend to the preferred shareholders over the
minimum period in which the preferred shareholders can realize that return.
Approval of the conversion feature of the Company's Series B preferred shares
results in Series B preferred shareholders having rights for immediate
conversion. Consequently, the value of the beneficial conversion feature
represents a dividend that would accrete immediately upon assumed approval. If
common shareholder approval of the convertibility feature of the Series B
preferred shares is assumed to have occurred as of November 25, 1998, the value
of the beneficial conversion feature to be recognized as a dividend would be
$485,295, based on a closing market price of $4.00 per common share as of that
date.
The acquisition of KCS included the delivery by the Company of two notes
payable in the principal amounts of $6,200,000 and $2,000,000 to the former
majority owner of KCS, James S. Kelly, Jr. The $6,200,000 note bore interest at
5%. The principal amount and accrued interest for this note of approximately
$43,000 were paid on October 2, 1998, utilizing $2,843,000 from proceeds
received for the sale of SportsWave, $1,000,000 borrowed under a loan agreement
with S&T Bank entered as of October 1, 1998, as described below, and
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$2,400,000 from the Company's working capital. The $2,000,000 note bears
interest at the rate of 6% payable quarterly on the first business day of each
calendar quarter. The principal amount of the note matures August 13, 2000.
Subject to approval of the holders of the Company's common stock, the principal
amount of the note will be convertible at maturity at a conversion rate equal to
that used for the stock issued in the KCS acquisition of $4.406 or the average
market price for the thirty days preceding maturity, subject to a $2.00 minimum
price. Additional information regarding convertibility of this note is contained
in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated as of August 13, 1998.
Proceeds from the sale of SportsWave of $2,943,512 were received by the
Company on October 1, 1998. The Company also received a promissory note in the
principal amount of $500,000 bearing interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum,
with principal and interest due and payable on December 31, 1998. The Company
utilized the majority of the proceeds from the sale of SportsWave to repay a
portion of notes payable related to its August 1998 acquisition of KCS. In order
to facilitate the sale of SportsWave to Lighthouse, the Company and the former
shareholders of SportsWave agreed to a settlement of any contingent liability
related to the earn-out provisions of the original stock purchase agreement. On
October 6, 1998, the Company made aggregate payments of $600,000 to the former
SportsWave shareholders in full settlement of any claims to interim or final
earn-out payments that may have been due in the future.
On October 1, 1998, the Company and S&T Bank, a Pennsylvania banking
association, entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "S&T Loan
Agreement"), under which S&T Bank has agreed to extend the Company a revolving
credit loan. The maximum borrowing availability under the S&T Loan Agreement is
the lesser of $5,000,000 or eighty-five percent of the aggregate gross amount of
eligible trade accounts receivable aged sixty days or less from the date of
invoice. Accounts receivable qualifying for inclusion in the borrowing base
will be net of any prepayments, progress payments, deposits or retention and
must not be subject to any prior assignment, claim, lien, or security interest.
The expiration date of the S&T Loan Agreement is September 30, 1999.
Borrowings may be made under the S&T Loan Agreement for general working
capital purposes, and to repay a portion of certain indebtedness incurred by the
Company in connection with its acquisition of KCS. On October 2, 1998, the
Company borrowed $1,000,000 under the S&T Loan Agreement, which was used to
repay a portion of the outstanding acquisition related debt.
Loans made under the S&T Loan Agreement bear interest at the bank's prime
interest rate plus one percent. The applicable interest rate shall increase or
decease from time to time as S&T Bank's prime rate changes. Interest payments
due on any outstanding loan balances are to be made monthly on the first day of
the month. The principal will be due at maturity, although any outstanding
principal balances may be repaid in whole or part at any time without penalty.
The S&T Loan Agreement includes provisions granting S&T Bank a security
interest in certain assets of the Company including its accounts receivable,
equipment, lease rights for real property, and inventory of the Company and its
subsidiaries. The Company and its subsidiaries, except for KCG and Allin
Holdings Corporation, are required to maintain depository accounts with S&T
Bank, in which accounts the bank will have a collateral interest.
The S&T Loan Agreement includes various covenants relating to matters
affecting the Company including insurance coverage, financial accounting
practices, audit rights, prohibited transactions, dividends and stock purchases,
which are disclosed in their entirety in the text of the S&T Loan Agreement
attached as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated as of
September 30, 1998. The covenant concerning dividends and purchases of stock
prohibits the Company from declaring or paying cash dividends or redeeming,
purchasing or otherwise acquiring outstanding shares of any class of the
Company's stock, except for dividends payable in the ordinary course of business
on the Company's Series B preferred shares or such distributions made from time
to time to compensate the Company's shareholders for income taxes attributed to
them with respect to the Company's financial performance. The covenants also
include a cash flow to interest ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0. Cash flow is
defined as operating income before depreciation, amortization and interest. The
S&T Loan Agreement also includes reporting requirements regarding annual and
monthly financial reports, accounts receivable and payable statements, weekly
borrowing base certificates and audit reports.
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As was noted earlier during the discussion of research and development
expenses, the Company plans to continue certain research and development
activities during the remainder of 1998. The Company undertook a project
expected to reduce the cost and improve the functionality and processing speed
of the in-cabin or end-user portion of the Company's interactive television
system. Historically, Allin Systems has utilized proprietary interfaces with
certain third party software for communication of interactive commands and
responses between the end-users and centralized processing servers. This
feature of the system architecture has dictated the usage of certain specialized
end-user hardware. During the course of the Company's research, it has
identified another potential external source for the end-user equipment that may
offer the advantages of reduced cost and additional functionality that the
Company desires. Accordingly, the Company has shifted the focus of the project
to evaluation of the externally produced equipment. The Company believes that
the alternate third party equipment could result in a system cost reduction that
will make the system cost effective for a larger user market. There can be no
assurance, however, that the Company will be successful in developing interfaces
for the new end-user systems, that testing and use of the alternate third party
products will result in the desired improvements to end-user functionality, or
that, if developed, such systems will result in the desired cost reductions for
and increased sales of interactive systems. The Company estimates the remaining
cost of research and development for this project at approximately $150,000 for
completion during the first half of 1999.
The Company expects that capital expenditures of all types for the
remainder of 1998, including software development projects, will be
approximately $200,000. Preliminary forecasts for 1999 indicate expected
capital expenditures of approximately $500,000. Business conditions and
management's plans may change during the remainder of 1998 and during 1999, so
there can be no assurance that the Company's actual amount of capital
expenditures will not exceed the planned amount. Management intends to evaluate
any development projects on an ongoing basis and may reduce or eliminate
projects if alternate technologies or products become available or if changing
business conditions warrant.
As of September 30, 1998, the Company has outstanding $2,500,000 of Series
A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock. Accrued but unpaid dividends on the
preferred stock were approximately $459,000 as of September 30, 1998. Dividends
are payable at a rate of eight percent and are cumulative. The Company's
obligation for dividends will remain through the maturity of the preferred stock
in June 2006, unless redeemed earlier by the Company.
In November 1998, the Company and Les D. Kent, the Company's President and
the former sole shareholder of KCG, reached agreement on an amendment to modify
the terms of a promissory note for contingent payments related to the
acquisition of KCG. The acquisition of KCG in November 1996 included terms for
a contingent payment of up to $2,800,000 based on KCG's average annual operating
income (as defined in the agreement) for the three years 1997, 1998, and 1999.
Under the amendment, the amount of the payment due (which is no longer
contingent) has been fixed at $2,000,000. The amended note provides for
principal payments of $1,000,000 plus any accrued interest due on April 15, 2000
and October 15, 2000. The amendment, however, provides that the Company may
defer payment of principal at its option until April 15, 2005. The amended note
provides for interest at the rate of 7% per annum from the acquisition date of
November 6, 1996. Accrued interest is payable quarterly beginning on April 15,
2000. The Company believes this amendment is beneficial because it will
preclude potential increases to contingent payments that may have resulted under
the prior formula from the acquisition of other businesses by KCG. The Company
is currently seeking acquisitions of software development and Microsoft-
specialist consulting firms in Northern California to be merged into KCG's
operations. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be
successful at identifying and acquiring businesses to be merged into KCG's
operations, or that any acquired will result in the desired improvements to
KCG's financial performance. The Company also believes that the ability to defer
principal payments will be beneficial to its liquidity over the next two years.
Fixing the amount of the contingent payments also eliminates the risk that
payments determined under the prior formula might exceed $2,000,000.
The contingent payments to be made under the amended promissory note will
be recorded as additional cost of the acquired enterprise. The Company will
record a liability for these payments in November 1998 The fixing of the
contingent payment amount will result in additional goodwill being recorded by
KCG, which would be amortized over the remaining estimated life for goodwill of
five years. Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 95-8: Accounting for Contingent
Consideration Paid to the Shareholders of an Acquired Company in a Purchase
Business Combination ("EITF 95-8") describes five factors that must be
considered in evaluating the proper treatment of
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contingent consideration, including factors involving terms of continuing
employment, factors involving components of shareholder group, factors involving
reasons for contingent payment provisions, factors involving formula for
determining contingent consideration, and factors involving other agreements and
issues. The Company's analysis of these factors indicates contingent payments
should be accounted for as additional cost of the acquired enterprise rather
than compensation expense. Key factors in the evaluation include the Company's
ability to defer principal payments and the lack of similarity of the payments
to any prior compensation or profit sharing model.
The agreement for purchase of KCS provides for contingent payments of up to
$1,200,000 in cash and $400,000 in the Company's common stock. The amount of
the contingent payments, if any, will be determined on the basis of KCS'
Adjusted Operating Profit (as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement for the
KCS acquisition) for the period beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December
31, 1998. The former KCS shareholders will receive aggregate contingent
payments equal to $4.67 for each dollar by which Adjusted Operating Profit
exceeds $1,671,681, subject to maximum contingent payments of $1,600,000. Any
contingent payments due will be made 75% in cash and 25% in the Company's Common
Stock. The number of common shares issued, if any, will be computed by dividing
25% of aggregate contingent payments due by $4.406, which was the average of the
bid and asked prices of the Company's Common Stock for the thirty-day period
ending August 7, 1998. The $4.406 per share rate used for determining the
number for shares to be issued, if any, equals that used in determining the
number of shares issued at closing of the KCS Stock Purchase Agreement. The
Company is required to deliver a calculation of any contingent payment due to
the selling shareholders by February 28, 1999. Any contingent payments due are
required to be made within ten days of the final determination of amount. KCS'
adjusted operating profit, for purposes of the agreement, was approximately
$926,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
Any contingent payments to be made under the KCS Stock Purchase Agreement
will be recorded as additional cost of the acquired enterprise. This treatment
would result in additional goodwill being recorded by KCS, which would be
amortized over the remaining estimated life for goodwill as of the time of the
contingent payments. EITF 95-8 describes five factors that must be considered
in evaluating the proper treatment of contingent consideration, including
factors involving terms of continuing employment, factors involving components
of shareholder group, factors involving reasons for contingent payment
provisions, factors involving formula for determining contingent consideration,
and factors involving other agreements and issues. The Company's analysis of
these factors indicates contingent payments should be accounted for as
additional cost of the acquired enterprise rather than compensation expense.
Key factors in the evaluation include no disparity in contingent payment based
on continuing employment, reasonableness of compensation levels for former
shareholders remaining as key employees, and contingent formula based on a
multiple of earnings.
The Company believes, in light of its current operations as discussed in
the preceding paragraphs, that available funds and cash flows expected to be
generated by its current operations, will be sufficient to meet its anticipated
cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures for its existing
operations for at least the next twenty-four months. If currently available
funds and cash generated by operations were insufficient to satisfy the
Company's ongoing cash requirements, or if the Company identified an attractive
acquisition candidate in the consulting industry, the Company would be required
to consider other financing alternatives, such as selling additional equity or
debt securities, obtaining long or short-term credit facilities, or selling
other operating assets, although no assurance can be given that the Company
could obtain such financing. Any sale of additional common or convertible
equity or convertible debt securities would result in additional dilution to the
Company's shareholders.
Year 2000 Issue
The Year 2000 computer issue primarily results from the fact that
information technology hardware and software systems and other non-information
technology products containing embedded microchip processors were originally
programmed using a two digit format, as opposed to four digits, to indicate the
year. Such programming will be unable to interpret dates beyond the year 1999,
which could cause a system or product failure or other computer errors and a
disruption in the operation of such systems and products.
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State of Readiness
The Company has established an internally staffed project team to address
Year 2000 issues. The team is implementing a plan that focuses on Year 2000
compliance efforts for information and non-information technology systems for
the entire Company. The systems include (1) information systems software and
hardware such as accounting systems, personal computers, servers and software,
(2) shipboard equipment including the Company's interactive systems aboard eight
cruise vessels and (3) certain essential non-information technology systems such
as telephones and HVAC. The Company has identified five phases for the project
team to address for each of the Company's risk areas. These phases are (1) an
inventory of the Company's systems described above, (2) assessment of the
systems to determine the risk and apparent extent of year 2000 problems, (3)
remediation of identified problems, (4) testing of systems and products for Year
2000 readiness and (5) contingency planning for the worst-case scenario.
Inventories have been completed for all Company software applications,
hardware and shipboard operating systems, and the Company expects to complete an
inventory of at-risk new information technology systems by the second or third
quarter of 1999. The project team is currently assessing compliance issues
related to the Company's information hardware and software, and expects to
complete such assessment by the end of the first quarter of 1999. The Company
expects that some amount of testing will be performed during this assessment
phase. Thus far, the task force believes that the Company's main accounting
system is Year 2000 compliant, but it has identified a problem in certain of the
Company's information hardware programming. Remediation of this identified
problem as well as other hardware and software problems that may be identified
is expected to begin in the first quarter of 1999 and to be completed by the
second or third quarter of 1999, and that testing of all critical systems will
be conducted during the third and fourth quarters of 1999. The Company has
identified and created a list of its third party software manufacturers and is
either contacting them directly or monitoring their products through published
information concerning Year 2000 compliance. The Company intends to solicit
information regarding its internal non-information technology systems such as
telephones and HVAC prior to July 1999. Any required remediation and testing of
the Company's non-information technology systems is expected to be completed
during the third and fourth quarters of 1999. The Company is also soliciting or
monitoring information regarding the cruise lines' onboard billing systems,
which interface with the Company's interactive systems. Any issues raised
through these solicitations will be addressed in the Company's contingency
plans.
Although the Company's material supply requirements can predominantly be
filled by a large number of suppliers, the Company is currently planning a
program to track the Year 2000 compliance status of its material vendors and
suppliers, which program is expected to be implemented some time in the second
or third quarter of 1999. Management believes that this will provide sufficient
time to find other sources of materials if it anticipates that any of its
vendors will encounter delivery problems due to Year 2000 issues. There can be
no assurance, however, that the Company will be successful in finding
alternative Year 2000 compliant suppliers and service providers, if required. In
the event that any of the Company's significant suppliers or service providers
do not successfully and timely achieve Year 2000 compliance and the Company is
unable to replace them, the Company's business or operations could be adversely
affected.
Risks of Company's Year 2000 Issues
The Company is in the process of determining its contingency plans, which
are expected to include the identification of the Company's most reasonably
likely worst-case scenarios. At this time, the Company does not have sufficient
information to access the likelihood of such worst-case scenarios. Currently,
the Company believes that the most reasonably likely sources of risk to the
Company include (1) the disruption of revenue production from its eight
interactive television systems aboard cruise ships, through failures in the
systems or the failure of the cruise lines shipboard billing systems; (2) the
inability of principal product suppliers to be Year 2000 ready, which could
result in delays in deliveries from such suppliers, and; (3) the possibility
that Year 2000 issues develop in interactive systems sold by the Company or in
any contemplated future sales.
Based on its current assessment efforts, the Company does not believe that
Year 2000 issues will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations. However, the Company's Year 2000 issues and
any potential business interruptions, costs, damages or losses related thereto,
are dependent, to a significant degree, upon identification and remediation of
deficiencies and the Year 2000 compliance of third
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parties, both domestic and international, such as vendors and suppliers.
Consequently, the Company is unable to determine at this time whether Year 2000
failures will materially affect the Company. If the Company is unable to
successfully identify and timely remediate Year 2000 problems or the level of
timely compliance by key suppliers and service providers is not sufficient, Year
2000 failures could have a material impact on the Company's operations
including, but not limited to, increased operating costs or other significant
business disruptions. The Company believes that its compliance efforts have and
will continue to reduce the impact on the Company of any such failures.
Contingency Plans
The Company is preparing its contingency plans to identify and determine
how to handle its most reasonably likely worst-case scenarios. Preliminary
contingency plans are expected to be completed during the first quarter of 1999.
Comprehensive contingency plans are estimated to be complete by the second or
third quarter of 1999.
Costs
The Company does not expect that the costs associated with its Year 2000
efforts will be material. The Company anticipates that any work required for
assessment, remediation and testing efforts will be conducted using internal
resources. Without any allocation from the salaries of relevant internal
personnel, the Company has not expended a material amount of direct costs of
efforts to address Year 2000 issues. Given the information that the Company has
been able to ascertain to date regarding potential Year 2000 problems relating
to its information technology and non-information technology systems, management
does not believe that external remediation costs will exceed $100,000 through
December 1999. It is anticipated that any costs associated with these
remediation efforts will be expensed.
Special Note on Forward Looking Statements
The Management's Discussion and Analysis and other sections of the Report
on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements that are based on current
expectations, estimates and projections about the industries in which the
Company operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management.
Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. Theses statements constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby.
These statements are based on a number of assumptions that could ultimately
prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that they will prove
to be accurate. Factors that could affect performance include those listed
below, which are representative of factors which could affect the outcome of the
forward-looking statements. In addition, such statements could be affected by
general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic
and international economic conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
Limited Operating History Under Reorganization of Operations and New
Marketing Strategies. The Company implemented a reorganization of its
operations during February 1998 into two business units, Allin Consulting and
Allin Systems. Furthermore, the Company fundamentally changed the marketing
strategies of Allin Systems with respect to its interactive television
operations during mid-1997 and with respect to its digital photography
operations in February 1998. Allin Systems now seeks to sell customized
applications and installations of its interactive television systems on a
systems integration basis where the customer bears the capital cost of the
system. To date, Allin Interactive has completed one system installation on a
cruise ship under this model and is currently installing a system for a
hospital. Allin Digital Imaging has moved from a retail digital photography
strategy to providing systems integration services specializing in the
installation of digital photography systems for professional photography
businesses. Because the Company has only a limited history of operations in the
present configuration of business units and with the current marketing
strategies for Allin Interactive, there can be no assurance that the Company
will succeed under these strategies, or that it will obtain financial returns
sufficient to justify its investment in the markets in which it participates.
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Integration of Acquired Entity. The Company acquired the operations of KCS
in August 1998. The Company intends to operate this entity in its Allin
Consulting business unit with KCG and to undertake joint marketing, recruiting
and training programs for both entities. Furthermore, the Company intends to
utilize the technical expertise of individuals in both entities for the benefit
of the entire business unit. KCS and KCG have no prior history of joint
operations and there can be no assurance that the entities will be able to
effectively carry out joint efforts. Failure to do so may result in reduced
revenues or earnings for the Allin Consulting business unit.
Recent Net Losses and Accumulated Deficit. The Company has sustained
substantial net losses during the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and for
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and, as of September 30, 1998, had an
accumulated deficit of $26,657,000. Allin Interactive has recognized net losses
since inception in 1994 primarily because of the limited revenue generated from
its interactive television operations. The Company anticipates that it will
continue to incur net losses at least through 1998 and a portion or all of 1999,
and there can be no assurance that it will be able to achieve revenue growth or
profitability on an ongoing basis in the future.
Potential Redemption of Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock. If the
convertibility features of the recently issued Series B Redeemable Preferred
Stock are not approved by the holders of the Company's common stock prior to
December 31, 1998, the Company will be required to redeem the outstanding Series
B shares (subject to the legal availability of funds), which would significantly
negatively impact the Company's liquidity.
Risks Inherent in Development of New Markets. The Company's strategy
includes attempting to enter new markets for new applications for its
interactive platform and other technologies on a systems integration basis. This
strategy presents risks inherent in assessing the value of development
opportunities, in committing resources in unproven markets and in integrating
and managing new technologies and applications. Within these new markets, the
Company will encounter competition from a variety of sources. It is also
possible that the Company will experience delays or setbacks in developing new
applications of its technology for new markets. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be successful at penetrating new markets for alternative
applications of its interactive platform, or that any contracts obtained will
generate improvements to the Company's profitability or cash flow. During 1998,
the Company is entering a new market by offering systems integration services to
professional photography businesses. There can be no assurance that the Company
will achieve ongoing success within this market, or that any business obtained
will generate improvements to the Company's profitability or cash flow.
Risks Inherent in Development of New Products. The Company is currently
evaluating technological improvements, which it believes could result in
fundamental improvements to the functionality of the in-cabin or end-user system
components and substantial reductions in the required cost for in-cabin or end-
user hardware. There can be no assurance, however, that such projects will
result in improved functionality of the interactive system, cost reductions to
end-user equipment, or will result in additional revenue or improved
profitability for the Company. It is also possible that the Company will
experience delays or setbacks in the areas in which it operates. There can be no
assurance that the Company's new products and applications, if any, will
generate additional revenue or improved profitability for the Company. There
can also be no assurance that competitors will not develop systems and products
with superior functionality or cost advantages over the Company's new products
and applications.
Additional Interactive Television System Installations. The Company is
currently marketing its interactive system to various cruise lines, hospitals
and educational institutions. There can be no assurance that the Company will
be successful in obtaining contracts with these parties for system installation,
or that for any contracts obtained, the terms will be favorable to the Company
or will result in the desired improvements to Allin Interactive revenue and
operating income.
Cruise Lines' Rights to Terminate Operations or Management Fees. Certain
cruise lines have the right to terminate the Company's operations on such cruise
lines' ships, or to discontinue payment of management fees, upon notice. Any
such termination of operations would eliminate the Company's ability to share in
revenue produced by the affected interactive television system. Any such
discontinuation of management fees would eliminate the Company's ability to
charge management fees for operation of the system. The loss or elimination of
the Company's rights to any of these sources of revenue resulting from any of
the foregoing events could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition, and results of operations. The Company has
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been informed by NCL that it plans to discontinue payment of management fees for
the system aboard the Norwegian Dream subsequent to December 31, 1998. The
impact may be mitigated if the Company is successful in obtaining agreements for
new system installations, although there can be no assurance the Company will be
successful in obtaining agreements for new installations, or that any obtained
will be on terms as favorable as present.
Dependence on Proprietary Technology; Absence of Patents. The Company's
success is highly dependent upon its proprietary technology. The Company does
not have patents on any of its technology and relies on a combination of
copyright and trade secret laws and contractual restrictions to protect its
technology. It is the Company's policy to require employees, consultants and
clients to execute nondisclosure agreements upon commencement of a relationship
with the Company, and to limit access to and distribution of its software,
documentation and other proprietary information. Nonetheless, it may be possible
for third parties to misappropriate the Company's technology and proprietary
information or independently to develop similar or superior technology. There
can be no assurance that the legal protections afforded to the Company and the
measures taken by the Company will be adequate to protect its technology. Any
misappropriation of the Company's technology or proprietary information could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition
and results of operations.
There can be no assurance that other parties will not assert technology
infringement claims against the Company, or that, if asserted, such claims will
not prevail. In such event, the Company may be required to engage in protracted
and costly litigation, regardless of the merits of such claims; discontinue the
use of certain software codes or processes; develop non-infringing technology;
or enter into license arrangements with respect to the disputed intellectual
property. There can be no assurance that the Company would be able to develop
alternative technology or that any necessary licenses would be available or
that, if available, such licenses could be obtained on commercially reasonable
terms. Responding to and defending against any of these claims could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
Risk of Technological Obsolescence. The ability of the Company to maintain
a standard of technological competitiveness is a significant factor in the
Company's strategy to maintain and expand its customer base, enter new markets
and generate revenue. The Company's success will depend in part upon its ability
to develop, refine and introduce high quality improvements in the functionality
and features of its systems in a timely manner and on competitive terms. There
can be no assurance that future technological advances by direct competitors or
other providers will not result in improved equipment or software systems that
could adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results
of operations.
Year 2000 issue. Currently, the Company believes that the most reasonably
likely sources of risk to the Company include (1) the disruption of revenue
production from its eight interactive television systems aboard cruise ships,
through failures in the systems or the failure of the cruise lines shipboard
billing systems; (2) the inability of principal product suppliers to be Year
2000 ready, which could result in delays in deliveries from such suppliers, and;
(3) the possibility that Year 2000 issues develop in interactive systems sold by
the Company or in any contemplated future sales. The Company's Year 2000
issues and any potential business interruptions, costs, damages or losses
related hereto, are dependent, to a significant degree, upon identification and
remediation of deficiencies and the Year 2000 compliance of third parties, both
domestic and international, such as vendors and suppliers. If the Company is
unable to successfully identify and timely remediate Year 2000 problems or the
level of timely compliance by key suppliers and service providers is not
sufficient, Year 2000 failures could have a material impact on the Company's
operations including, but not limited to, increased operating costs or other
significant business disruptions.
Need for Management of Growth and Geographic Expansion. The Company's
growth and acquisition strategy will require its management to conduct
operations and respond to changes in technology and the market. If the
Company's management is unable to manage growth, if any, effectively, its
business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially
adversely affected. The Company intends to pursue continued geographic growth
of its operations, particularly in software development and network solutions
consulting. Allin Consulting has expanded its operations in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pennsylvania through the acquisition of
KCS. It has also experienced growth in the geographic scope of engagements
serviced by personnel based in northern California. Allin Consulting is
evaluating further geographic expansion of operations through
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acquisition or investment. There can be no assurance, however, that Allin
Consulting will be successful at identifying or acquiring other businesses, or
that any acquired will result in the desired improvements to financial results.
Allin Systems is marketing interactive television and digital photography
services nationally and will undertake installations throughout the United
State, if obtained. If the Company's management is unable to manage growth, if
any, effectively, its business, financial condition and results of operations
will be materially adversely affected.
Dependence on Key Personnel. The Company's success is dependent on a
number of key management, research and operational personnel for the management
of operations, development of new markets and products and timely installation
of its systems. The Company's recent reorganization of operations has also
resulted in certain key executives assuming additional responsibilities for the
Company's operations, some of which duties may differ from their prior duties.
The loss of one or more of these individuals could have an adverse effect on the
Company's business and results of operations. The Company depends on its
continued ability to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel
and to engage non-employee consultants. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel or
contracting with such non-employee consultants.
Fluctuations in Operating Results. The Company expects to experience
significant fluctuations in its future quarterly operating results that may be
caused by many factors, including the addition or conclusion of significant
consulting or systems integration engagements or the acquisition of businesses.
Accordingly, quarterly revenues and operating results will be difficult to
forecast, and the Company believes that period-to-period comparisons of its
operating results will not necessarily be meaningful and should not be relied
upon as an indication of future performance.
Potential Impact of Privacy Concerns. One of the features of the
Company's interactive television system is the ability to develop and maintain
information regarding usage of the system by cruise ship passengers and other
parties. The perception by the users of substantial security and privacy
concerns, whether or not valid, may cause users to resist providing the personal
information that might be useful for demographic purposes and may inhibit market
acceptance and usage of the Company's video systems. In the event such concerns
are not adequately addressed, the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Competitive Market Conditions. The market for interactive communications
and digital imaging is new, rapidly evolving and highly competitive. Many of the
Company's current and potential competitors have longer operating histories and
significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than
the Company and therefore may be able to respond more quickly to new or changing
opportunities, technologies and customer requirements. The information systems
consulting industry is very fragmented with a large number of participants due
to growth of the overall market for services and low capital barriers to entry.
There are a few large national or multinational firms competing in this market.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete effectively
with current or future competitors or that the competitive pressures faced by
the Company will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Government Regulation and Legal Uncertainties. The Company is subject,
both directly or indirectly, to various laws and governmental regulations
relating to its business. As a result of rapid technology growth and other
related factors, laws and regulations may be adopted which significantly impact
the Company's business.
Effect of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131"), which introduces a new
model for segment reporting called the "management approach". The management
approach is based on the way the chief operating decision maker organizes
segments within a company for making decisions and assessing performance. SFAS
No. 131 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 1997.
Management believes that its recent reorganization of operations will be both
consistent with and conducive to the new model. The Company will adopt SFAS No.
131 as of December 31, 1998.
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In February 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, "Employers Disclosures about Pensions
and Other Postretirement Benefits" ("SFAS No. 132"), which revises certain
footnote disclosure requirements related to pension and other retiree benefits.
The new standard will not have a financial impact on the Company. The Company
will adopt SFAS No. 132 in 1999.
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"). The Statement establishes accounting
and reporting standards requiring reporting of all derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, in the
balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS
No. 133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized
currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. SFAS
No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999, although
earlier adoption as of the beginning of any fiscal quarter after issuance is
permitted. The Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 133 during 1999. Since the
Company does not invest excess funds in derivative financial instruments or
other market rate sensitive instruments currently, adoption of the new standard
is not anticipated to have a financial impact on the Company.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ALLIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 30, 1998 By: /s/ Richard W. Talarico
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Richard W. Talarico
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 30, 1998 By: /s/ Dean C. Praskach
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Dean C. Praskach
Vice President-Finance and Chief
Accounting Officer
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