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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-12211
ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 59-2554218
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
450 CARILLON PARKWAY, SUITE 200
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33716
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
(727) 803-8200
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(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.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 6,719,923 shares, as of May 11,
1999.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I.
Item 1. Financial Statements ................................................ 2
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 17
and Results of Operations ...........................................
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk .......... 26
PART II.
Item 5. Other Information ................................................... 26
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K .................................... 27
SIGNATURES ................................................................... 28
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT
SHARE AMOUNTS)
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ASSETS
REAL ESTATE, LEASES, LOANS & OTHER INVESTMENTS:
Real estate, net (Note 2) ....................................................... $ 230.3 $ 198.8
Aircraft under operating lease (net of accumulated depreciation of
$9.6 and $9.5 million, respectively) .......................................... 2.9 3.0
Leases and loans receivable, net ................................................ 180.0 190.4
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated partnerships (Note 5) ............. 21.3 21.8
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434.5 414.0
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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE ............................................................. 2.3 2.3
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CURRENT ASSETS: ..................................................................
Cash and equivalents (includes restricted deposits of $1.3 million for
1999 and 1998, respectively) .................................................. 21.6 21.6
Accounts receivable, net ........................................................ 2.0 1.4
Current portion of leases and loans receivable .................................. 51.1 50.3
Inventories, at cost ............................................................ .9 1.0
Other ........................................................................... .9 .8
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Total current assets .......................................................... 76.5 75.1
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OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 3.3 2.8
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Total assets .................................................................. $ 516.6 $ 494.2
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES: .............................................................
Accounts payable and other liabilities .......................................... $ 14.4 $ 11.8
Fundings for limited partnership investments (Note 5) ........................... 2.9 2.9
Current portion of deferred income taxes ........................................ 10.3 10.1
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 3) ...................................... 13.5 15.7
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Total current liabilities ..................................................... 41.1 40.5
LONG-TERM DEBT (NOTE 3) .......................................................... 128.3 106.0
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ............................................................ 128.7 131.4
OTHER LIABILITIES ................................................................ .5 .5
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8) ...........................................
Total liabilities ............................................................. 298.6 278.4
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE 4)
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued....... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 6,902,390
issued and 6,681,926 outstanding in 1999 and 6,901,718 issued
and 6,685,780 outstanding in 1998 ............................................. .1 .1
Additional paid in capital ...................................................... 282.4 282.2
Retained deficit ................................................................ (58.9) (61.0)
Treasury stock, at cost (220,464 shares in 1999 and 215,938 shares in 1998) ..... (4.6) (4.5)
Unearned compensation ........................................................... (1.0) (1.0)
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Total stockholders' equity .................................................... 218.0 215.8
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity .................................... $ 516.6 $ 494.2
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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1999 1998
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EXCEPT
PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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SALES AND REVENUES:
Real estate operations:
Rental and other operations revenues ............................. $ 7.3 $ 4.6
Sale of development properties and development rights ............ -- 2.7
Investments in financial assets:
Earned income on finance and operating leases .................... 1.8 .9
Interest income .................................................. .9 1.1
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships ................ -- 2.1
Equity in losses of limited partnership investments .............. (.5) (.5)
Investment income and net realized gain on sale of investments...... .3 2.3
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9.8 13.2
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Rental and other operations expenses ............................... 3.7 2.8
Cost of development properties and development rights sold ......... -- 1.6
Depreciation ....................................................... 1.6 1.3
Interest expense on long-term debt, net of amounts capitalized ..... 1.3 1.4
General and administrative expenses ................................ 2.3 2.6
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8.9 9.7
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES ......................................... .9 3.5
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) ....................................... (1.2) .1
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NET INCOME ......................................................... $ 2.1 $ 3.4
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Earnings per common share -- basic and diluted:
Net income per common share ....................................... $ .31 $ .50
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
(basic and diluted) .............................................. 6.8 6.8
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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1999 1998
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(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Net income ............................................................. $2.1 $ 3.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale
securities during period ............................................ -- .6
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income -- (1.0)
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Other comprehensive income .......................................... -- (.4)
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Total comprehensive income ............................................. $2.1 $ 3.0
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
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(UNAUDITED)
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income ..................................................................... $ 2.1 $ 3.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of financing costs .............................. 1.6 1.4
Deferred income taxes ......................................................... (2.5) (2.1)
Amortization related to finance leases ........................................ (.9) (.7)
Stock-based compensation expense .............................................. -- .7
Gain on sale of assets ........................................................ -- (2.6)
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated partnerships, net ................... .5 (1.6)
Changes in working capital:
Accounts payable and other liabilities ....................................... 2.6 2.9
Other working capital changes ................................................ (.6) 1.1
Other ......................................................................... (.7) (.2)
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2.1 2.3
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of marketable securities .............................................. -- (7.3)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities .................................... -- 15.6
Proceeds from sales and collections of leases and loans receivable .............. 11.3 9.0
Net proceeds from sales of real estate property, development rights and
assets held for sale .......................................................... -- 2.5
Real estate property additions and other capital expenditures ................... (33.0) (14.0)
Contributions to unconsolidated partnerships .................................... -- (4.8)
Distributions from unconsolidated partnerships .................................. -- 4.3
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(21.7) 5.3
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of long-term debt ...................................................... 22.7 3.1
Repayment of long-term debt ..................................................... (3.0) (1.9)
Purchase of treasury stock ...................................................... (.1) (.1)
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19.6 1.1
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Net increase in cash and equivalents ............................................. -- 8.7
BEGINNING CASH AND EQUIVALENTS ................................................... 21.6 7.8
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ENDING CASH AND EQUIVALENTS (INCLUDING RESTRICTED CASH
OF $1.3 MILLION IN 1999)......................................................... $ 21.6 $ 16.5
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized .......................................... $ 1.2 $ 1.3
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Income taxes, net of refunds .................................................. $ .3 $ .1
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH
INVESTING & FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock related to LTIP ........................................ $ -- $ .4
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Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities,
net of tax of $.3 million in 1998.............................................. $ -- $ (.4)
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Delayed equity amortization on leveraged leases ................................. $ (.4) $ (.4)
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Tax benefit of stock transactions with employees ................................ $ .2 $ --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments deemed necessary to summarize fairly and
reflect the financial position and results of operations of Echelon
International Corporation (the "Company") for the interim periods presented.
Results of the first quarter of 1999 are not necessarily indicative of results
for the full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Certain amounts previously reported in the Form 10-Q for the first quarter
of 1998 have been reclassified to conform to the 1999 presentation.
(2) REAL ESTATE
The depreciable lives and carrying values of real estate, a significant
portion of which is pledged to secure borrowings, are as follows:
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DEPRECIABLE MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
LIVES (YEARS) 1999 1998
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Land and land improvements held for development or sale ..... $ 26.0 $ 26.9
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Real estate under development:
Commercial Development
Land and land improvements ................................ .9 1.0
Construction in progress .................................. 13.1 10.5
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14.0 11.5
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Multi-Family Development
Land and land improvements ................................ 25.0 15.3
Construction in progress .................................. 31.4 24.8
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56.4 40.1
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Income producing:
Commercial
Land and land improvements ................................ 15.4 15.3
Buildings and improvements ................................ 5-40 104.7 102.0
Equipment and other ....................................... 3-10 1.6 1.5
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121.7 118.8
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Multi-Family
Land and land improvements ................................ 3.0 1.9
Buildings and improvements ................................ 35 28.3 18.0
Equipment and other ....................................... 3-10 1.1 0.7
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32.4 20.6
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Corporate
Equipment and other ....................................... 3-10 2.3 2.3
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252.8 220.2
Less: accumulated depreciation .............................. 22.5 21.4
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$230.3 $198.8
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(2) REAL ESTATE--(CONTINUED)
Capitalized interest during the development of specific projects was $1.0
million and $.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
(3) LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 is as
follows:
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INTEREST MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
RATE 1999 1998
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Salomon Brothers Realty Corp. ...................... 6.45%(a) $ 22.8 $ 12.8
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company ......... 6.98% 55.1 55.4
SouthTrust Bank .................................... 6.55%(a) 16.0 14.9
AmSouth Bank ....................................... 6.66%(b) 20.1 8.9
Fleet Capital Corporation .......................... 5.99% 12.6 12.9
Delayed equity obligation on finance lease ......... 10.00% 15.2 16.8
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141.8 121.7
Less: current portion of long-term debt ............ 13.5 15.7
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$128.3 $106.0
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(a) Interest rate at March 31, 1999.
(b) Weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 1999.
SALOMON BROTHERS REALTY CORP.
In March 1999, the Company borrowed $10.0 million of the available credit
on the $30.0 million Salomon Brothers Realty Corp. loan. The additional $10.0
million is being repaid over the remaining term of the original loan's 25 year
amortization period. The entire loan matures in May 2000 with the ability to
extend through May 2002.
SOUTHTRUST BANK
In July 1997, the Company closed on a $16.5 million construction loan with
SouthTrust Bank to fund the development of ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY, a 369-unit
multi-family residential community in St. Petersburg, Florida. The interest
rate is LIBOR plus 1.60% per annum and the initial term of the construction
loan is two years, with the ability to extend the loan for an additional five
years from the completion of construction. The construction of ECHELON AT BAY
ISLE KEY was completed in February 1999.
In April 1999, the Company closed on a $19.3 million loan with Teacher's
Insurance and Annuity Association of America ("TIAA") for the permanent
financing of ECHELON AT BAY
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(3) LONG-TERM DEBT--(CONTINUED)
ISLE KEY. This loan is part of the TIAA $55.5 million Credit Facility discussed
below. The Company paid off the $16.5 million construction loan, which included
a $.5 million draw in April 1999, with SouthTrust Bank upon the TIAA funding.
AMSOUTH BANK
In April 1998, the Company closed on an $18.6 million construction loan
with AmSouth Bank. The loan is being used to fund the development of ECHELON AT
THE RESERVE, a 314-unit multi-family residential community in CARILLON PARK,
located in the Gateway area of St. Petersburg, Florida. The interest rate is
LIBOR plus 1.50% per annum. As of March 31, 1999, Echelon has drawn $10.9
million on this loan. The initial term of the loan is three years, with an
option to extend for an additional two years from construction completion. TIAA
has committed to provide the permanent financing for this development, under
the TIAA $55.5 million Credit Facility discussed below.
In May 1998, the Company executed a commitment letter with AmSouth Bank
for a $50.0 million Advised Guidance Line of Credit ("AmSouth Line"). The
proceeds from the line are being used to provide the construction financing for
multi-family residential and commercial projects, as approved by AmSouth Bank.
Each project financed under the line will be a separate loan. The interest rate
for each loan will be the lesser of the prime rate of interest or the LIBOR
rate plus a defined number of basis points per annum. The term for each
multi-family residential loan is 36 months and for each commercial loan is 30
months. The repayment terms of the loans are interest only, with the entire
principal and any accrued interest due at maturity.
To date, the Company has closed on five loans under the AmSouth Line. The
construction projects, the loan amounts and the construction draws as of March
31, 1999 are as follows:
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CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION LOAN DRAWS AS OF
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AMOUNT MARCH 31, 1999
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CASTILLE AT CARILLON .............. $10.9 $6.1
ECHELON AT WOODLAND PARK .......... $11.3 $ --
ECHELON AT NORTHLAKE .............. $17.2 $3.1
ECHELON AT MISSION RANCH .......... $14.1 $ --
ECHELON AT MEMORIAL CREEK ......... $14.6 $ --
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The total loans approved under the AmSouth Line exceed $50.0 million as
AmSouth Bank has participated portions of several loans to other financial
institutions.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(3) LONG-TERM DEBT--(CONTINUED)
FINANCING COMMITMENTS
In May 1998, Echelon executed a commitment letter with TIAA for a $55.5
million Credit Facility ("Credit Facility") at an interest rate of 7.15% per
annum. The proceeds of the Credit Facility will be used for the permanent
financing of specific projects. The Credit Facility will be secured by the
projects and funding will occur for each project based on specific conditions.
Each disbursement will constitute a separate loan, which will mature 10 years
from the date of the first loan disbursement. The first loan disbursement
requires interest-only payments for the first 12 months and monthly principal
and interest payments thereafter based on a 30-year amortization schedule. The
remaining loans require monthly principal and interest payments based on a
30-year amortization schedule. The Credit Facility defines the loan
disbursement expiration dates for each loan, with the ability for the Company
to extend any of the expiration dates for 90 days. Under the terms of the
commitment, TIAA required the Company to remit a refundable application fee.
The Company negotiated to provide stand-by letters of credit in lieu of the
application fee, which will be reduced on a pro-rata basis as the loans are
funded. As of March 31, 1999, Echelon had certificates of deposit totaling $1.1
million securing the stand-by letters of credit. The Company had not closed on
any loans with TIAA as of March 31, 1999.
As previously discussed, in April 1999 the Company closed on a $19.3
million loan under the Credit Facility for the permanent financing of ECHELON
AT BAY ISLE KEY. Final maturity of the loan is no later than April 2009.
In January 1999, the Company executed a commitment letter with NationsBank
for a $100.0 million Advised Guidance Line of Credit ("NationsBank Line"). The
line of credit will provide construction financing for multi-family residential
and commercial projects, as approved by NationsBank. Each project financed
under the Nationsbank Line will be a separate loan and the interest rate for
each loan will be negotiated with NationsBank based upon market conditions at
the time of funding. The term for each multi-family residential loan is 36
months and for each commercial loan 30 months. The loans are interest only,
with the entire principal and any accrued interest due at maturity.
In February 1999, the Company executed a $19.8 million commitment letter
with NationsBank under the NationsBank Line for the construction of ECHELON AT
LAKESIDE, a 184-unit multi-family residential community to be developed in
Plano, Texas. The interest rate is LIBOR plus 1.85% and the term is 36 months
from the date of the loan closing.
In February 1999, the Company also executed a commitment letter with
Wachovia Bank, N.A. for a $21.5 million construction loan for ECHELON AT CHENEY
PLACE, a 303-unit multi-family residential community to be developed in
downtown Orlando, Florida. The interest rate on the loan is LIBOR plus 1.60%
and the term of the loan is 36 months from the date of the loan closing.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(3) LONG-TERM DEBT--(CONTINUED)
FINANCIAL COVENANTS
The Company's significant financial covenants include minimum net worth
and liquidity requirements. At March 31, 1999, Echelon was in compliance with
all financial convenants contained in its debt agreements.
(4) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
During the three months ended March 31, 1998, the Company issued 90,181
shares of restricted Common Stock under the ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN ("LTIP") in accordance with executive employment
contracts. In conjunction with the issuance of the restricted Common Stock, the
Company recorded $1.6 million of unearned compensation and subsequently
recognized $.7 million of compensation expense. The unearned compensation will
be amortized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the restricted
Common Stock.
In February 1998, the Company issued 129,250 stock options under the LTIP
and the ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN ("Stock Option
Plan"). The stock options were granted at market value on the date of grant.
The stock options granted under the LTIP are performance based options which
cliff vest at the end of nine years with a provision for early vesting if
certain performance goals are achieved. The stock options granted under the
Stock Option Plan vest over five years.
The Company issued 672 shares and 598 shares of Common Stock under the
ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS' PLAN during the
quarters ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
During the first quarters of 1999 and 1998, the Company repurchased 4,526
shares and 4,419 shares, respectively, of Common Stock, resulting in additional
Treasury Stock, at cost, of $.1 million for each of the periods.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(4) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY--(CONTINUED)
The net income and common shares used to compute basic and diluted
earnings per share is presented in the following table:
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ENDED
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EXCEPT PER SHARE
AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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BASIC
Weighted average number of shares:
Average common shares outstanding ................... 6.8 6.8
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Net income used to compute basic earnings per share:
Net income .......................................... $2.1 $3.4
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Basic earnings per common share ...................... $.31 $.50
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DILUTED
Weighted average number of shares:
Average common shares outstanding ................... 6.8 6.8
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Dilutive effect for stock options and contingently
issuable common shares ............................ -- --
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Weighted average shares ............................. 6.8 6.8
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Net income used to compute diluted earnings per share:
Net income .......................................... $2.1 $3.4
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Diluted earnings per common share .................... $.31 $.50
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(5) INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIPS
As of July 31, 1998, a joint venture in which the Company had a 50%
interest was dissolved and the Company received net assets totaling $19.1
million. Presented below is summarized financial information for this joint
venture for the three months ended March 31, 1998. Amounts reflect 100% of the
joint venture's results of operations through March 31, 1998.
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MARCH 31, 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
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REVENUES AND EXPENSES
Revenues .................................................. $4.2
Expenses .................................................. --
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Combined net earnings of joint venture .................... $4.2
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Company's equity in net earnings of joint venture ......... $2.1
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The joint venture's revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998
include a $3.2 million gain on the sale of two aircraft engines.
The Company also has investments in affordable housing limited
partnerships, which range between a total ownership percentage of 7.1% to 11.6%
as of both March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998. The Company accounts for these
investments under the equity method of accounting. Echelon recorded pre-tax
losses of $.5 million on these investments for both the three month periods
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998.
During 1996 and 1997, Echelon signed commitments to provide total capital
contributions of $25.8 million to affordable housing limited partnerships.
Echelon has funded $22.9 million of these commitments as of March 31, 1999. The
total commitments of $25.8 million are included as investments in
unconsolidated partnerships in the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of
both March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. The remaining
commitments to be funded by December 31, 1999 total $2.9 million as of both
March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively.
(6) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In April 1998, the Board of Directors approved an interest-free loan
program to assist the Company's Executive Officers in meeting their tax
liabilities associated with the lapse of restrictions on Echelon's restricted
Common Stock. During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company funded
$.6 million to four Executive Officers in conjunction with this loan program.
These transactions resulted in $.1 million of compensation expense to the
Company.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(7) EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
The Company's effective income tax rate differs from the statutory income
tax rate primarily due to tax credits related to the Company's investment in
affordable housing limited partnerships, amortization of investment tax credits
related to the Company's leveraged lease portfolio, and differences in rates
between previously deferred taxes and current taxes.
(8) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to regulation with respect to the environmental
effects of its operations. The Company's disposal of hazardous waste through
third party vendors may result in costs to clean up facilities found to be
contaminated. Federal and state statutes authorize governmental agencies to
compel responsible parties to clean up certain abandoned or uncontrolled
hazardous waste sites. The Company may be responsible for environmental cleanup
at certain sites. Based on information currently available to the Company,
Echelon estimates that its share of liability for cleaning up these sites
ranges from $.1 million to $1.0 million, and has reserved $.3 million for
potential costs. Management currently believes that the ultimate outcome of
these matters will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company's
results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
The Company is currently involved in the construction of several
commercial projects and multi-family residential communities and at March 31,
1999 had remaining commitments of $65.3 million with construction contractors.
As of March 31, 1999, Echelon had three contingent contracts or letters of
intent, subject to the Company's final due diligence, to acquire land for the
development of an estimated 764 multi-family residential units at an aggregate
estimated development cost of $77.0 million.
Through a previous partnership, the Company remains contingently liable
for first mortgage bonds issued to residents of the life care communities owned
by such partnership. The contingent liability reduces over time as those who
were residents at the time of the sale of Echelon's partnership interest
discontinue their residency. If the current owners fail to perform their
obligations and if the partnership assets, consisting primarily of land and
buildings, were worthless, the Company could be liable for an additional $24.0
million as of December 31, 1998. The Company considers the incurrence of this
liability to be remote based on asset values and the indemnification agreement
from the current owners to Echelon.
(9) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(9) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Hedging Activities," which established accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts, and for hedging activities. The Company will be required to
adopt this standard as of January 1, 2000 and based on current circumstances
does not believe the application of the new rules will have a material impact
on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(10) OPERATING SEGMENTS
As of December 31, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures
About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," which established
standards for additional disclosure about operating segments for interim and
annual financial statements. This standard requires financial and descriptive
information be disclosed for segments whose operating results are reviewed by
the chief operating officer for decisions on resource allocation. It also
established standards for related disclosures about products and services,
geographic areas, and major customers.
The Company has three principal operating segments. These segments are 1)
Commercial Real Estate, 2) Multi-Family Residential Real Estate and 3)
Investments in Financial Assets. Commercial Real Estate includes the operation
and development of office and industrial properties, land sales, marina
operations and real estate brokerage services. Multi-family Residential Real
Estate includes the development, ownership and operation of multi-family
residential communities. The Investments in Financial Assets segment includes
leveraged leases, direct finance leases, an operating lease, investments in
affordable housing limited partnerships and commercial finance loans. The
Investments in Financial Assets segment is primarily invested in the airline
industry.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(10) OPERATING SEGMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 is
summarized below. Revenues received from Florida Progress Corporation and
subsidiaries accounted for 10% and 5% of the Company's revenues for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31,
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1999 1998
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(IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Sales and revenues: (1)
Commercial real estate ....................... $6.5 $ 7.3
Multi-family residential real estate ......... .8 --
Investments in financial assets .............. 2.2 3.6
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9.5 10.9
Non-segment ................................. .3 2.3
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$9.8 $13.2
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Operating expenses: (2)
Commercial real estate ....................... $5.0 $ 6.0
Multi-family residential real estate ......... 1.0 --
Investments in financial assets .............. .7 1.0
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6.7 7.0
Non-segment ................................. 2.2 2.7
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$8.9 $ 9.7
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(10) OPERATING SEGMENTS--(CONTINUED)
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THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31,
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1999 1998
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(IN MILLIONS)
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Interest expense, net: (2)
Commercial real estate ....................... $ .5 $ .7
Multi-family residential real estate ......... .2 --
Investments in financial assets .............. .6 .7
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1.3 1.4
Non-segment ................................. -- --
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$ 1.3 $ 1.4
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Depreciation expense: (2)
Commercial real estate ....................... $ 1.2 $ .9
Multi-family residential real estate ......... .2 --
Investments in financial assets .............. .1 .3
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1.5 1.2
Non-segment ................................. .1 .1
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$ 1.6 $ 1.3
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Income tax expense (benefit) .................. $ (1.2) $ .1
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Consolidated net income ....................... $ 2.1 $ 3.4
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Capital expenditures:
Commercial real estate ....................... $ 4.7 $ 7.4
Multi-family residential real estate ......... 28.3 6.1
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33.0 13.5
Non-segment ................................. -- .5
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$ 33.0 $ 14.0
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Assets:
Commercial real estate ....................... $150.7 $128.5
Multi-family residential real estate ......... 90.4 13.7
Investments in Financial Assets .............. 253.4 267.5
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494.5 409.7
Non-segment ................................. 22.1 51.3
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$516.6 $461.0
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(1) Non-segment sales and revenues to reconcile to total revenue are comprised
of investment income and net realized gain on sale of investments.
(2) Non-segment operating expenses to reconcile to total operating expenses are
comprised of corporate general and administrative expenses and corporate
depreciation.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Echelon is a real estate company which develops, owns, and manages
commercial and multi-family residential real estate (the "Real Estate
Business"). The Real Estate Business includes two segments: 1) Commercial Real
Estate and 2) Multi-Family Residential Real Estate. The Company also owns and
manages a portfolio of financial assets consisting primarily of leased aircraft
and other assets and collateralized financings of commercial real estate and
aircraft (the "Leasing and Lending Business"). The Leasing and Lending Business
comprises the majority of the Company's third segment, Investments in Financial
Assets. Echelon is continuing to withdraw from the aircraft and real estate
lending business to focus on its core real estate operations.
Prior to December 18, 1996 ("Distribution Date"), the Company operated as
a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Progress Corporation ("Florida Progress").
Effective on the Distribution Date, Florida Progress distributed the Company's
stock to Florida Progress shareholders (one share of the Company for each
fifteen shares of Florida Progress) as a tax-free dividend (the
"Distribution"). The Distribution established the Company as a publicly held
corporation, separate from Florida Progress.
The Company's operations for the three months ended March 31, 1999 include
the following transactions related to the Company's ongoing multi-family
residential and commercial development activities:
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Construction of ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY, a 369-unit multi-family
residential community located in the Gateway area of St. Petersburg, Florida,
was completed in February 1999. As of March 31, 1999, ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY
was 93% leased and is 97% leased as of May 14, 1999.
Construction of the clubhouse for ECHELON AT THE RESERVE was completed
during March 1999. ECHELON AT THE RESERVE is a 314-unit multi-family
residential community located in CARILLON PARK. Leasing is in process and to
date, over 119 units have been leased. Construction is schedule for completion
in September 1999.
In addition to the completion of ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY and the ongoing
construction of ECHELON AT THE RESERVE, ten multi-family residential
communities are currently under development and/or construction.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Construction continues on CASTILLE AT CARILLON, two class A buildings
connected by a covered loggia totaling 103,900 square feet located in CARILLON
PARK, which will be completed on time in late June 1999.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 COMPARED TO THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
For the quarter ended March 31, 1999, Echelon reported net income of $2.1
million or $.31 basic and diluted earnings per share compared to net income of
$3.4 million or $.50 basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended
March 31, 1998.
SALES AND REVENUES
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Commercial real estate sales and revenues for the first quarter of 1999
decreased $.8 million compared to the same period in 1998 primarily due to:
/bullet/ A $2.7 million decrease in the sale of development properties and
development rights as a result of the Company having no sales
during the first quarter of 1999 compared to $2.7 million of sales
in CARILLON PARK in the first quarter of 1998. The CARILLON PARK
land sale was to an existing owner for land contiguous to the
owner's land holdings. The sale of development rights in CARILLON
PARK was also to an existing owner for further development on the
owner's land holdings. Echelon intends to develop much of the
unsold CARILLON PARK land for its own account and market the
remaining land to third parties.
/bullet/ A $1.4 million increase in rental revenues resulting from an
overall increase in occupancy and rental rates for the Company's
commercial properties and the 100% occupancy of the commercial
properties completed during the second quarter of 1998, BAYBORO
STATION and CENTRAL STATION.
/bullet/ A $.5 million increase in revenues from real estate brokerage
services and other commercial real estate operations in the first
quarter of 1999 compared to the same period of 1998.
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
/bullet/ Multi-family residential real estate sales and revenues of $.8
million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 resulted from
the leasing of ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY, which opened in late April
1998 and the initial leasing of ECHELON AT THE RESERVE, which
completed the clubhouse during March 1999.
INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL ASSETS
Investments in financial assets sales and revenues for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 decreased $1.4 million compared to the same period in 1998
primarily due to:
/bullet/ Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships decreased $2.1
million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 compared to 1998
primarily due to the July 31, 1998 dissolution of the joint
venture partnership in which Echelon had a 50% interest.
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/bullet/ A decrease of $.2 million in interest income for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 compared to 1998 as a result of the sales and
payoffs of loans receivable as the Company continues to execute
its strategy to liquidate non-strategic assets and redirect the
capital to real estate development and acquisition.
/bullet/ Earned income on finance and operating leases increased $.9
million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 compared to 1998
primarily as a result of $.4 million increase in lease revenues
recorded from the direct finance lease of an aircraft leased to
Continental Airlines that the Company received from the July 31,
1998 dissolution of the joint venture, in which Echelon was a 50%
partner. For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, the income from the
joint venture was reported in the "Equity in earnings of
unconsolidated partnerships" income statement line item. For the
quarter ended March 31, 1999, the Company also recorded an
additional $.2 million of revenues resulting from the 1998 fourth
quarter restructure of a direct finance lease for an aircraft
leased to Southwest Airlines and a $.3 million increase in
revenues from the Company's leveraged lease portfolio.
/bullet/ Equity in losses of real estate partnership investments reduced
both the first quarter of 1999 and 1998 revenues by $.5 million,
respectively, as a result of the Company recording its share of
pre-tax losses from affordable housing limited partnerships in
each of the periods. The Company recorded $.8 million and $.7
million in related income tax credits for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, as a reduction of income
tax expense.
As part of Echelon's strategy to focus on real estate development,
Echelon has investments in affordable housing limited partnerships
entitled to the benefits of housing tax credits. The Company's
overall return on these investments includes recording pre-tax
losses on this type of investment. The tax benefits resulting from
such losses and the realization of the housing tax credits are the
primary source of value from this type of investment.
NON-SEGMENT
/bullet/ The Company's non-segment sales and revenues are comprised of
investment income and net realized gain on sale of investments, which
decreased $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999
compared to the same period of 1998 as a result of the Company's
conversion of the marketable securities portfolio to cash and
short-term cash investments during the fourth quarter of 1998.
OPERATING EXPENSES
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Commercial real estate operating expenses for the three months ended March
31, 1999 decreased $1.0 million compared to the same period in 1998 primarily
due to:
/bullet/ A decrease in interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, of $.2
million, due to the capitalization of additional interest in the
first quarter of 1999 on the Company's
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corporate-related debt as a result of an increase in the Company's
development activity as compared to the first quarter of 1998.
/bullet/ A decrease in the cost of development properties and development
rights sold of $1.6 million due to a decrease in sales of CARILLON
PARK land and development rights, as discussed previously.
These decreases were offset by:
/bullet/ An increase in rental and other operations expenses of $.5 million
over 1998 primarily due to an increase in rental operations for
the Company's commercial properties resulting from increased
occupancy in the Company's commercial properties in 1999 as
compared to 1998, as previously discussed.
/bullet/ An increase in depreciation expense of $.3 million primarily as a
result of the completion of the construction and tenant
improvements of two commercial properties, BAYBORO STATION and
CENTRAL STATION, in the second quarter of 1998.
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
/bullet/ Multi-family residential real estate operating expenses of $1.0 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1999 resulted from the opening of
the first multi-family residential community, ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY,
in late April 1998, and the completion of the clubhouse for ECHELON AT
THE RESERVE during March 1999, as discussed above. The $1.0 million of
operating expenses is comprised of $.2 million of depreciation expense,
$.2 million of interest expense and $.6 million of operating expenses.
INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL ASSETS
Expenses related to investments in financial assets for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 decreased $.3 million compared to the same period in 1998
primarily due to:
/bullet/ A decrease in depreciation expense of $.2 million as a result of
the extension of an operating lease from an original maturity of
December 31, 1998 to October 31, 2000.
/bullet/ A decrease in interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, of $.1
million due to paydowns on the Company's corporate-related debt
throughout the majority of 1998.
NON-SEGMENT
/bullet/ Non-segment operating expenses to reconcile to total operating expenses
are comprised primarily of corporate general and administrative
expenses and corporate depreciation.
The non-segment operating expenses decreased $.5 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 compared to the same period in 1998
primarily as a result of capitalizing
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development overhead costs related to the Company's increased level of
development of multi-family residential and commercial projects. During
the formation of the Company's development pipeline, certain costs were
appropriately expensed rather than capitalized. As specific development
projects are approved and construction begins, costs related to these
projects have been, and will continue to be, capitalized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's liquidity and capital resources have been, and are expected
to continue to be, impacted by the Company's strategic plan. The Company's
sources of liquidity and capital resources have been primarily from the
maturity and collection of Echelon's lease and loan portfolio, proceeds from
the sale of certain non-strategic assets and, with respect to Echelon's real
estate development, from project-based and other financings. The planned
development of multi-family residential and commercial real estate properties
will require additional access to external financing. The timing and amount of
external financing requirements will, in part, be dependent upon the timing of
collections from real estate loans and asset sales.
Echelon expects to obtain sufficient capital from its operations, asset
sales, loan collections, project-based and other financings, and the capital
markets to execute its strategic plan. However, no assurance can be given that
such capital will be available at the time or in amounts sufficient to execute
the Company's strategic plan.
At the Distribution Date, Echelon and Florida Progress entered into a
distribution agreement, which requires Echelon to maintain a liquidity level of
at least $17.0 million throughout 1999.
CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow provided by operating activities was $2.1 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1999. The primary source of cash was the result of an
increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of $2.6 million. The primary
use of cash largely related to previously deferred tax liabilities becoming due
and payable as a result of collections of lease payments. Deferred income taxes
from leveraged leasing activities, which are reflected in cash flows from
operating activities, are offset by related collections from lessees, which are
included in cash flows from investing activities. Net cash flow from future
operations is generally expected to be reinvested in the Real Estate Business.
CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Echelon's net cash flow used in investing activities for the first quarter
of 1999 was $21.7 million. The foregoing cash flows reflected the $11.3 million
in proceeds received from the collection of leases and loans. Upon the maturity
and collection of Echelon's loan portfolio, Echelon expects investing
activities to continue to be a net use of funds as Echelon continues to build
the Real Estate Business.
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Real estate property additions and other capital expenditures were $33.0
million for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The Company's $28.3 million
multi-family capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 1999
were for the ongoing construction of multi-family residential communities and
land purchases for the development of additional multi-family residential
projects. The Company's commercial capital expenditures were $4.7 million for
the three months ended March 31, 1999 and were primarily for the ongoing
construction and tenant improvements of CASTILLE AT CARILLON and tenant
improvements for other commercial properties.
For the remainder of 1999, capital expenditures for tenant improvements,
land development, commercial office development and multi-family residential
development are projected to be approximately $140.0 million to $190.0 million.
These expenditures are expected to be funded through project-based and other
financings and from existing cash.
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company's primary source
of cash flow from financing activities was $22.7 million from an increase in
long-term debt. The proceeds were used to fund the construction of the
Company's multi-family residential communities and commercial projects. The
Company also made scheduled loan repayments of $3.0 million on the Company's
outstanding debt during the three months ended March 31, 1999.
The Company is currently involved in the construction of several
commercial projects and multi-family residential communities and at March 31,
1999, had remaining commitments of $65.3 million with construction contractors.
As of March 31, 1999, Echelon had three contingent contracts or letters of
intent, subject to the Company's final due diligence, to acquire land for the
development of an estimated 764 multi-family-residential units at an aggregate
estimated development cost of $77.0 million. No assurance can be given that
Echelon will acquire this land or develop the multi-family residential units.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company also purchased
4,526 shares of Echelon Common Stock, resulting in additional Treasury Stock of
$.1 million.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK
Through a previous partnership, Echelon remains contingently liable for
first mortgage bonds issued to residents of the life care communities owned by
such partnership. The contingent liability reduces over time as those who were
residents at the time of the sale of Echelon's partnership interest discontinue
their residency. If the current owners were to fail to perform their
obligations and if the partnership assets, consisting primarily of land and
buildings, were worthless, Echelon could be liable for an additional $24.0
million as of December 31, 1998. Echelon considers the incurrence of this
liability to be remote based on asset values and the indemnification agreement
from the current owners to Echelon.
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IMPACT OF INFLATION
Inflation and changing prices have not had a material impact on the
Company's revenues, operating income or net income during any of the Company's
three most fiscal years. Due to the current economic climate, the Company does
not expect that inflation will have a materially adverse effect on its business
or financial condition. To the extent inflationary trends affect short-term
interest rates, a portion of the Company's debt service costs may be affected
as well as the lease rates the Company charges on both commercial and
multi-family residential real properties.
YEAR 2000 COMPUTER ISSUE
The Year 2000 issue is the result of many computer systems being designed
and developed using two digits, rather than four, to define the applicable
year. As a result, such computer systems will recognize the year 2000 as "00".
This could cause many computer applications to fail completely or to create
erroneous results unless corrective measures are taken.
Echelon has several projects underway to address the Year 2000 issue.
These include: 1) identifying and mitigating Year 2000 problems in Echelon's
systems, including equipment used in the Company's properties, such as
elevators and phone systems that may have date sensitive information within
them, 2) working with the Company's financial institutions, lenders and vendors
to assure that the appropriate steps are being taken to mitigate the Year 2000
issue in each entity's software systems, and 3) ensuring that each entity that
electronically receives or sends information to Echelon is aware of the steps
that the Company is taking and is taking appropriate steps of its own to
address the Year 2000 issue.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company incurred costs
of $.3 million for the implementation of property management software that is
Year 2000 compliant. In addition, during 1998 and 1997 the Company incurred
costs of $.3 million for the acquisition and implementation of property
management and general ledger software that is Year 2000 compliant. These costs
were recorded in accordance with Echelon's accounting policies. The Company
estimates an additional $.2 million to be incurred for Year 2000-related
projects during the remainder of the year ending December 31, 1999.
Echelon believes the Company is currently Year 2000 compliant with the
majority of the Company's systems and expects to be complaint with all other
systems no later than the third quarter of 1999. As of March 31, 1999, the
Company believes that it has completed the majority of the initiatives that are
believed to be necessary to fully address potential Year 2000 issues related to
its computer equipment and software. Costs related to the maintenance and/or
modifications of Echelon's software systems have been and will continue to be
expensed as incurred. Echelon does not anticipate the costs related to Year
2000 to have a material impact on its results of operations. The Company is
also in the process of mailing letters to its financial institutions, lenders
and significant vendors to determine the extent to which interfaces with such
entities are vulnerable to Year 2000 issues and whether the products and
services purchased from or by such entities are Year 2000 compliant.
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While the Company currently expects that the Year 2000 issues will not
pose significant operational problems, delays in the modification of software
systems or failure to fully identify all Year 2000 dependencies in the
Company's systems could result in material adverse consequences, including
disruption of operations, loss of information, and unanticipated increases in
costs. The Company's contingency plan for addressing the Year 2000 issue
includes the utilization of manual operation systems.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," which established accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded
in other contracts, and for hedging activities. The Company will be required to
adopt this standard as of January 1, 2000 and based on current circumstances,
does not believe the application of the new rules will have a material impact
on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
STRATEGIC PLAN
A complete discussion of Echelon's Strategic Plan is included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
As previously disclosed, the Company's success to date is not a forecast
of 1999 results. Specifically, financial results from 1998 and 1997 are not
indicators of projected 1999 net income. Redirecting capital into the Company's
real estate pipeline may possibly lower net income for 1999, as is typical of
the early stages of real estate development.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein regarding other than historical facts
are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1955 and are intended to be covered by the Safe Harbor
created thereby. Such statements, including those concerning Echelon's expected
sources and uses of funds and capital expenditures and its business strategy
including its plans to gradually withdraw from the aircraft and real estate
lending business and focus on its core real estate operations, involve risks
and uncertainties.
Echelon wishes to caution readers that in addition to the important
factors described elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, where the Company expresses an
expectation or belief as to future events, such expectation or belief is
expressed in good faith and it is believed to have a reasonable basis. However,
such forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties and other
factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual strategies and the timing and expected results
thereof to differ materially from such forward-looking statements ("cautionary
statements"), include, but are not limited to those factors identified under
"CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS" in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998. Given these
uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of
its long-term debt used to fund capital expenditures for the expansion of the
Company's real estate portfolio. The Company also has real estate loans
receivable that bear interest at a floating rate based on the prime rate plus a
defined number of basis points. The Company's objective in managing interest
rate risk is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash
flow. The Company's construction financing is at variable rates of interest and
all permanent and corporate financings are at fixed rates of interest. The
Company does not enter into derivative or interest rate hedge transactions.
Echelon's interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques.
The table below presents the principal amounts, weighted average interest
rates, fair value and other terms, by year of expected maturity, required to
evaluate the expected cash flows and sensitivity to interest rate changes.
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<CAPTION>
AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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REMAINDER
OF FAIR
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 THEREAFTER TOTAL VALUE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed rate debt .......................... $ 1.7 $ 6.8 $3.1 $4.2 $4.7 $62.3 $82.8 $82.8
===== ===== ==== ==== ==== ===== ===== =====
Weighted average interest rate
at March 31, 1999 ...................... 7.38%
====
Variable rate LIBOR debt ................. $11.7 $10.0 $1.1 $ -- $ -- $36.2 $59.0 $59.0
===== ===== ==== ==== ==== ===== ===== =====
Weighted average interest rate
at March 31, 1999 ...................... 6.58%
====
Variable rate prime loans receivable ..... $34.3 $ -- $4.5 $ -- $ -- $ -- $38.8 $38.8
===== ===== ==== ==== ==== ===== ===== =====
Weighted average interest rate
at March 31, 1999 ...................... 9.2%
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As the table incorporates only those exposures that exist as of March 31,
1999, it does not consider those exposures or positions which could arise after
that date. In addition, the Company's variable interest construction financing
is included in the "thereafter" column based on the fact that the Company has
secured permanent financing commitments for these debt instruments as of March
31, 1999. Moreover, because firm commitments are not presented in the table
above, the information presented has limited predictive value. As a result, the
Company's ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate
fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the period, the
Company's hedging strategies at that time, and interest rates.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Echelon International Corporation issued a news release dated May 14,
1999, announcing 1999 first quarter financial results. A copy of the news
release is being filed as Exhibit 99.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits:
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NUMBER EXHIBIT
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27 Financial Data Schedule of Echelon International Corporation
99 Echelon International Corporation New Release dated May 14, 1999 regarding 1999 first
quarter financial results.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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Registrant
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ LARRY J. NEWSOME Principal Financial Officer, May 14, 1999
- -------------------------------- Senior Vice President and
Larry J. Newsome Chief Financial Officer
/s/ JAMES R. HOBBS, JR. Principal Accounting May 14, 1999
- ------------------------------- Officer,
James R. Hobbs, Jr. Vice President and
Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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27 Financial Data Schedule of Echelon International Corporation
99 Echelon International Corporation New Release dated May 14, 1999
regarding 1999 first quarter financial results.
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ECHELON INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31,
1999, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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Susan Glatthorn Johnson
Senior Vice President
Echelon International Corporation
Phone: 727-803-8250
E-mail: [email protected]
Cynthia L. Sanders
Manager of Financial Reporting
Echelon International Corporation
Phone: 727-803-8231
E-mail: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECHELON INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES
FIRST QUARTER 1999 RESULTS
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, May 14, 1999 - Echelon International Corporation (NYSE:
EIN), a real estate company which develops, owns and manages multi-family
residential and commercial real estate, today announced financial results for
the first quarter ended March 31, 1999.
Net income was $2.1 million, or 31 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended
March 31, 1999, compared to $3.4 million, or 50 cents per diluted share for the
same period a year ago. Sales and revenues were $9.8 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999, compared to $13.2 million for the same period last year.
The 1999 decreases in both net income and revenue are attributable to 1998
one-time events. The Company's first quarter 1999 sales and revenues from core
real estate operations actually increased by $2.2 million primarily as a result
of an overall increase in the occupancy level and rental rates in the Company's
commercial and multi-family properties.
The decrease in both revenues and net income for the quarter ended March 31,
1999 is primarily the result of a $2.7 million decrease in sale of development
properties and development rights and a $1.6 million decrease in revenues from a
joint venture in which the Company had a 50% interest. The Company made a
strategic decision to remove certain development properties from the market in
order to retain the land for future Company development. The 1999 decrease in
joint venture revenues is primarily due to the joint venture's one-time sale of
two aircraft engines in the first quarter of 1998.
As of March 31, 1999, the Company's debt / equity ratio (including current
portion of long-term debt) was 39 / 61, with a cash position of $21.6 million.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE:
- -> Construction of ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY, a 369-unit multi-family
residential community located in the Gateway area of St. Petersburg,
Florida, was completed in late February 1999. As of today, 97% of the
units are leased.
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- -> Construction of the clubhouse was completed as of March 31, 1999 for
ECHELON AT THE RESERVE, a 314-unit multi-family residential community
located in CARILLON PARK. Leasing is progressing and to date over 119
units have been leased. Construction will be completed by the third
quarter of 1999.
- -> In addition to the completion of ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY and the ongoing
construction of ECHELON AT THE RESERVE, ten multi-family residential
communities are currently under development and/or construction.
- -> Construction continues on CASTILLE AT CARILLON, two class A buildings
connected by a covered loggia totaling 103,900 square feet, located in
CARILLON PARK. An on-schedule construction completion is projected for
June 1999.
- -> In April 1999, the Company closed on a $19.3 million permanent loan with
Teacher's Insurance and Annuity Association of America ("TIAA") for
ECHELON AT BAY ISLE KEY. The TIAA permanent financing paid off the $16.5
million construction loan.
Darryl A. LeClair, Echelon chairman, president and chief executive officer,
commented,
"We continued to grow our multi-family residential and commercial real
estate portfolio. Our multi-family capital expenditures were $28.3 and our
commercial capital expenditures were $4.7 million for the first three
months of 1999. We achieved this development level while maintaining our
1998 year end liquidity level of $21.6 million and only increasing our
debt / equity ratio from the 1998 year end level of 36 / 64 to 39 / 61 as
of March 31, 1999."
Commenting on the quarter results, Larry J. Newsome, Echelon chief financial
officer and senior vice president, stated,
"We are pleased by our 1999 first quarter financial performance. However,
as we've said previously, our success to date is not a forecast of 1999
results. Specifically, financial results from 1997 and 1998 are not
indicators of projected 1999 net income. Redirecting capital into our real
estate pipeline may possibly lower net income for 1999, as is typical of
the early stages of real estate development."
Echelon International Corporation is a real estate company which develops, owns
and manages commercial and multi-family residential real estate. The Company
also owns and manages a portfolio of financial assets consisting primarily of
leased aircraft and other assets and collateralized financings of commercial
real estate and aircraft. Echelon's core growth strategy is to build its
multi-family residential real estate portfolio and maximize the value of and
grow its existing commercial real estate assets. The Company will continue to
withdraw from the real estate and aircraft lending business to focus on its core
real estate operations.
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NOTE: CERTAIN STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE REGARDING OTHER THAN
HISTORICAL FACTS ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 AND ARE INTENDED TO BE COVERED
BY THE SAFE HARBOR CREATED THEREBY. SUCH STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE CONCERNING
ECHELON'S EXPECTED SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND ITS
BUSINESS STRATEGY INCLUDING ITS PLANS TO GRADUALLY WITHDRAW FROM THE AIRCRAFT
AND REAL ESTATE LENDING BUSINESS AND FOCUS ON ITS CORE REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS,
INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES.
WHERE THE COMPANY EXPRESSES AN EXPECTATION OR BELIEF AS TO FUTURE EVENTS, SUCH
EXPECTATION OR BELIEF IS EXPRESSED IN GOOD FAITH AND IS BELIEVED TO HAVE A
REASONABLE BASIS. HOWEVER, SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS,
UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS, WHICH COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM FUTURE RESULTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS. IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL STRATEGIES AND THE TIMING
AND EXPECTED RESULTS THEREOF TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS ("CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS") INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THOSE
FACTORS IDENTIFIED UNDER "CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS" IN THE COMPANY'S 1998 ANNUAL REPORT. GIVEN THESE UNCERTAINTIES,
READERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS.
ALL SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN AND ORAL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE
COMPANY OR TO PERSONS ACTING ON ITS BEHALF ARE EXPRESSLY QUALIFIED IN THEIR
ENTIRETY BY THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY INTENT OR
OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PUBLICLY ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS
PRESS RELEASE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR
OTHERWISE.
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ECHELON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
(IN MILLIONS)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21.6 $ 21.6
Total current assets 76.5 75.1
Real estate, leases, loans and other 434.5 414.0
investments
Total assets 516.6 494.2
Total current liabilities 41.1 40.5
Long-term debt (excluding current portion) 128.3 106.0
Deferred income taxes (excluding current 128.7 131.4
portion)
Stockholders' equity 218.0 215.8
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 516.6 494.2
Total capital expenditures 33.0 90.4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
1999 1998
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(unaudited)
Sales and revenues $ 9.8 $ 13.2
Operating Expenses 8.9 9.7
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Income Before Income Taxes .9 3.5
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (1.2) .1
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Net income $ 2.1 $ 3.4
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Diluted earnings per common share $ .31 $ .50
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Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 6.8 6.8
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