GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP
10-Q, 2000-08-14
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                     U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


  X      Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and
-----    Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000

                                       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 1-15799


                          GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP.
                          ----------------------------
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


          Florida                                        65-0701248
----------------------------------           -----------------------------------
(State or Other Jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)

 1055 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York                         11714
----------------------------------------------                -------------
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                       (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, Including Area Code:    (516) 470-1000
                                                      ------------------


         Indicate  by check  whether the  registrant:  (1) has filed all reports
required  to be filed by  Section  13 or 15(d) of the  Exchange  Act  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  Issuer's
classes of common equity, as of the latest  practicable date: At August 8, 2000,
Issuer had outstanding  18,806,612  shares of Common Stock, par value $.0001 per
share.




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PART I .  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  June 30,           August 24,
                                                                   2000                 1999
                                                              ---------------   ----------------
                                                                  (Unaudited)
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents                                     $   5,109,694     $       502,437
Receivable from brokers and dealers                              21,709,059           8,576,148
Securities owned, at market value                                 5,533,882           3,390,606
Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements, at cost
   net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of
   $2,554,855 and $2,051,418 for June 30, 2000 and
   August 24, 1999 respectively                                   4,163,825           2,468,361
Deferred tax asset                                                1,100,000             834,000
Other assets                                                      2,114,411           1,361,393
                                                              -------------     ---------------

Total assets                                                  $  39,730,871     $    17,132,945
                                                              =============     ===============


Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:

   Securities sold, not yet purchased, at market value        $   2,179,300     $     3,918,091
   Note payable                                                           -             243,667
   Income taxes payable                                           2,621,407              84,600
   Accrued expenses and other liabilities                        14,441,489           4,820,811
                                                              -------------     ---------------

   Total liabilities                                             19,242,196           9,067,169
                                                              -------------     ---------------

Stockholders' equity:
   Common stock - $.0001 par value;
     authorized 100,000,000, shares issued and outstanding
     18,806,612 and 15,999,410 shares, respectively.                  1,881               1,600
   Additional paid-in capital                                     7,531,763           3,112,020
   Retained earnings                                             12,955,031           4,952,156
                                                              -------------     ---------------

   Total stockholders' equity                                    20,488,675           8,065,776
                                                              -------------     ---------------

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                $  39,730,871     $    17,132,945
                                                              =============     ===============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     For the Three Months Ended               For the Nine months ended
                                                     June 30,         June 30,                June 30,          June 30,
                                                        2000              1999                  2000               1999
                                                     ---------         ---------             ---------         -----------
                                                     (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
<S>                                           <C>                   <C>                      <C>                <C>
Revenues:
  Commissions and trading income              $      16,182,040     $  14,121,588         $   89,603,912    $ 46,934,320
  Interest and dividends, net                           956,458           292,133              1,883,400         671,250
  Underwriting fees                                   2,090,086           273,576              4,599,438         184,925
  Other                                                  21,066            18,145                 95,140          36,661
                                               ----------------      ------------         --------------     -------------

Total Revenues                                       19,249,650        14,705,442            96,181,890       47,827,156
                                               ----------------      ------------         --------------     -------------

Expenses:
  Compensation and benefits                          10,787,909         8,989,486            61,891,268        32,000,229
  Brokerage, clearance and exchange fees              1,818,161         1,250,701             5,822,945         3,699,691
  Communications                                        815,663           607,362             2,512,546         1,859,147
  Occupancy and equipment                             1,567,532         1,271,444             4,594,022         3,357,238
  Professional fees                                     458,330           775,010             1,628,308         1,609,941
  Business development                                  388,768           389,027             1,355,573         1,210,127
  Other                                               1,156,201           748,816             5,842,450         3,587,761
                                               ----------------      ------------         --------------     -------------

  Total Expenses                                     16,992,564        14,031,846            83,647,112        47,324,134
                                               ----------------      ------------         --------------     -------------

Income before provision (benefit)
  for income taxes                                    2,257,086           673,596            12,534,778           503,022

Income tax provision(benefit)                           974,755          (258,504)            5,216,614          (194,904)
                                               ----------------      ------------         --------------     -------------
Net Income                                  $         1,282,331    $      932,100         $   7,318,164      $    697,926
                                            ===================    ==============         =============      =============

Basic earnings per common share             $              0.07    $         0.06         $        0.39      $        .04
                                            ===================    ==============         =============      =============


Diluted earnings per common share           $              0.07    $         0.06         $        0.39      $        .04
                                            ===================    ==============         =============      =============
</TABLE>





 See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements Changes in Stockholders' Equity


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         For the Nine months ended June 30, 2000
                                         ------------------------------------------

                                        Common Stock       Additional
                                    -------------------      Paid-in      Retained
                                      Shares    Par Value    Capital      Earnings         Total
                                    ---------   ---------    ---------    ----------     ---------
<S>                                <C>              <C>      <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance at September 30, 1999      18,806,612       1,881    7,536,801     5,636,867     13,175,549

Syndication costs                           -           -       (5,038)            -         (5,038)

Net income                                  -           -            -     7,318,164      7,318,164
                                    ---------   ---------    ---------    ----------     ----------

Balance at June 30, 2000           18,806,612  $    1,881 $  7,531,763  $ 12,955,031   $ 20,488,675
                                   ==========  ========== ============  ============   ============
</TABLE>









See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Nine months ended June 30,
                                                                              --------------------------
                                                                            2000                     1999
                                                                        --------------           -------------
                                                                          (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                     <C>                           <C>
Operating activities:
   Net income                                                           $    7,318,164                $697,926
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
     cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                                               455,162                 452,725
   Deferred taxes                                                             (248,000)               (741,100)
   Loss on sale of artwork                                                           -                 256,967
   Decrease (increase) in operating assets:
      Receivable from brokers and dealers                                   (7,595,977)             (1,749,858)
      Securities owned, at market value                                      3,559,936              (1,706,070)
      Other assets                                                          (1,006,690)                 66,969
   (Decrease) increase in operating liabilities:
      Securities sold, not yet purchased                                    (5,074,508)              1,185,241
      Income taxes payable                                                   2,120,565              (1,894,844)
      Accrued expenses and other liabilities                                 7,229,274                 516,934
                                                                        --------------           -------------

   Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                       6,757,926              (2,915,110)
                                                                        --------------           -------------
Investing activities:
   Purchase of office furniture, equipment
   and leasehold improvements                                               (2,128,564)               (284,898)

   Proceeds from sale of art work                                                    -                   6,850

   Syndication costs                                                            (5,038)                      -
                                                                        ---------------          -------------

Net cash used in investing activities                                       (2,133,602)               (278,048)
                                                                        ---------------          --------------

Financing activities:
   Subscriptions received                                                            -               2,933,367
                                                                        ---------------          -------------

Net cash  provided by financing activities                                           -               2,933,367
                                                                        ---------------          -------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash                                              4,624,324                (259,791)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                               485,370                 501,912
                                                                        ---------------          --------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                              $    5,109,694          $       242,121
                                                                        ==============          ===============
Supplemental disclosure or cash flow information

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest                                                                $    3,308,680         $      2,010,884

Income Taxes                                                            $    3,342,689         $        660,585
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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GBI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


   1.     ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
          ACCOUNTING POLICIES

          The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GBI
          Capital Management Corp, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, GBI
          Capital Partners Inc., formerly Gaines, Berland Inc.("GBI Capital")
          and GBI Fund Management Corp. (the general partner of the GBI 1500
          Focus Fund L.P., a private investment partnership formed in August
          1999), and GBI Capital's wholly owned subsidiary, GBI Trading
          Corp.("GBI Trading") (a development stage company), (collectively the
          "Company"). GBI Trading was incorporated in February 1999 and GBI Fund
          Management Corp. was incorporated in August 1999.

          On August 24, 1999 GBI Capital Management Corp., formerly known as
          Frost Hanna Capital Group, Inc., acquired all of the outstanding
          common stock of GBI Capital. For accounting purposes, the acquisition
          has been treated as a recapitalization of GBI Capital with GBI Capital
          as the acquirer (reverse acquisition). The historical financial
          statements prior to August 24, 1999 are those of GBI Capital. The
          Company has changed its fiscal year end to September 30th. The
          Company's Statement of Operations, Statements of Changes in
          Stockholders Equity, and Statement of Cash Flows are for the period
          October 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000.

          GBI Capital is a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and
          Exchange Commission and is a member of the National Association of
          Securities Dealers, Inc. GBI Capital acts as an introducing broker,
          market maker, underwriter and trader for its own account.

          GBI Capital does not carry accounts for customers or perform custodial
          functions related to customers' securities. GBI Capital introduces all
          of its customer transactions, which are not reflected in these
          financial statements, to its clearing broker, which maintains the
          customers' accounts and clears such transactions. Additionally, this
          clearing broker provides the clearing and depository operations for
          GBI Capital's proprietary securities transactions. These activities
          may expose the company to off-balance-sheet risk in the event that
          customers do not fulfill their obligations with the clearing broker,
          as GBI Capital has agreed to indemnify the clearing broker for any
          resulting losses.

          At June 30, 2000, all of the securities owned and securities sold, not
          yet purchased, and the amount receivable from clearing broker
          reflected on the consolidated statement of financial condition are
          security positions with and amounts due from this clearing broker.

          The Company maintains cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times,
          may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced
          any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any
          significant credit risk on cash.

          Securities transactions, commission revenue and commission expenses
          are recorded on a trade-date basis. Unrealized gains and losses on
          securities transactions are included in principal transactions in the
          consolidated statement of operations.

          The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
          generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
          information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly they
          do not include all of the information and footnotes as required by
          generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial
          statements. These consolidated financial statements should be read in
          conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and
          notes thereto for the year ended August 24, 1999, contained in its
          Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management of the
          Company, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
          adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been
          included. The operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 are
          not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the
          full year ending September 30, 2000.

          Furniture and fixtures are depreciated on a straight-line basis over
          the economic useful lives of the assets, not exceeding seven years.
          Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their economic
          useful lives or the expected term of the related lease.

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          Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet
          effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a
          material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.


   2.     INCOME TAXES:

          The Company files consolidated federal income tax returns, but each
          constituent entity files separate state income tax returns. The
          provision for income taxes differs from the amount of income taxes
          determined by applying the federal statutory rates principally because
          of the effect of state taxes and permanent differences.


   3.     NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

          As a registered broker-dealer, GBI Capital is subject to the SEC's
          Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1 ("Net Capital Rule"), which requires
          the maintenance of minimum net capital. GBI Capital computes its net
          capital under the aggregate indebtedness method permitted by rule
          15c3-1, which requires that GBI Capital maintain minimum net capital,
          as defined, of the greater of 6-2/3% of aggregate indebtedness, as
          defined, or $100,000, or an amount determined based on the market
          price and number of securities in which GBI Capital is a market-maker,
          not to exceed $1,000,000.

          At June 30, 2000, GBI Capital had net capital, as defined, of
          $9,903,309, which exceeded minimum net capital requirements of
          $1,137,526 by $8,765,783.


   4.     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

          GBI Capital has been named as defendant in certain legal actions in
          the ordinary course of business. At June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999,
          GBI Capital had accrued $3,418,250 and $1,745,000, respectively, for
          settlement of all such legal proceedings.


          5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

          The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
          earnings per share ("EPS"):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Three months ended                        Nine months ended
                                             June 30,                                   June 30,
                                      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             2000               1999              2000               1999
<S>                                    <C>                <C>                 <C>               <C>
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS:
     Net income (loss)                 $  1,282,331       $   932,100         $  7,318,164      $  697,926
                                       ============       ===========         ============      ===========

Denominator for basic EPS                18,806,612        16,006,635           18,806,612       16,496,195

Denominator for diluted EPS              18,809,846        16,006,635           18,824,810       16,496,195
                                       ============       ===========         ============      ===========

Basic EPS                                      0.07              0.06                 0.39              .04
                                       ============       ===========         ============      ===========

Diluted EPS                                    0.07              0.06                 0.39              .04
                                       ============       ===========         ============      ===========
</TABLE>

6.       ACCRUED EXPENSES

At June 30,  2000 GBI Capital had  accrued  expenses  of  $14,441,489,  of which
$4,501,720 was for  commissions and salaries  payable,  $4,819,800 was for bonus
accrual,  $3,418,250  was for  settlements  and $942,832  was for deferred  rent
payable.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

     When used in this form 10-Q and in future filings by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, the words or phrases "will likely result,"
"management expects," or "the Company expects," "will continue," "is
anticipated," "estimated" or similar expressions are intended to identify
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speak only as of the date
made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those
presently anticipated or projected. These risks and uncertainties include those
set forth in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement relating to a special
meeting of Stockholders held on August 23, 1999. The Company has no obligation
to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any
forward-looking statements to reflect anticipated or unanticipated events or
circumstances occurring after the date of such statements.


Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000 vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 1999

Revenues

     Commissions and trading income for the three months ended June 30, 2000
increased 14.6% to $16,182,040 from the three months ended June 30, 1999. This
increase is a result of the addition of registered representatives and an active
market in equity securities.

     Interest and dividend income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2000
increased 227.4%, to $956,458 from the comparable period in 1999. The increase
is primarily due to higher average cash balances with our clearing broker and
rising interest rates.

     Underwriting fees for the three months ended June 30, 2000 increased to
$2,090,086 from $273,576 during the comparable period in 1999. The increase is
the result of our participation in one underwritten public offering as a
co-manager , during the 2000 period, as opposed to not participating as a
co-manager in any public offerings for the comparable period in 1999.


Expenses

     Employee compensation and benefits for the three months ended June 30, 2000
increased 20%, to $10,787,909 from the comparable period in 1999. The increase
is primarily attributable to the increase in revenues since employee
compensation to the Company's traders and registered representatives is directly
related to certain components of revenue.

     Brokerage, clearance and exchange fees for the three months ended June 30,
2000 increased 45.4%, to $1,818,161, from the comparable period in 1999 as a
result of higher ticket volume.

     Communications expense for the three months ended June 30, 2000 increased
34.3%, to $815,663, from the comparable period in 1999. This increase is a
result of the increase in registered representatives in Bethpage, the
establishment and operations of an additional branch office in Florida and the
expansion of the New York City office.

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     Occupancy and equipment costs for the three months ended June 30, 2000
increased 23.3%, to $1,567,532, from the comparable period in 1999. This
increase is a result of the establishment of an additional branch office in
Florida and the relocation to a larger facility in New York City.

     Professional fees for the three months ended June 30, 2000 decreased 40.9%,
to $458,330, from the comparable period in 1999. This decrease is primarily a
result of additional expense in 1999 attributed to merger activities and the
start up of GBI Trading Corp.

     Business development costs for the three months ended June 30, 2000 were
comparable to expenses in 1999.

     Other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2000 increased 54.4% to
$1,156,201, from the corresponding period in 1999. This increase is primarily a
result of an increase in underwriting activities and the expenses related to
them, and an increase in the number of customer arbitrations.

     Income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2000 was $974,755
as compared to the income tax benefit of $258,504 for the three months ended
June 30, 1999, which was consistent with the increase in income before this
income tax provision.

     Net income of $1,282,331 for the three months ended June 30, 2000, compares
to net income of $932,100 for the three months ended June 30, 1999. This
resulted primarily from the increase in revenues offset by increases in expenses
as discussed above.

Nine months ended June 30, 2000 vs. Nine months ended June 30, 1999

Revenues

     Commissions  and  trading  income for the nine  months  ended June 30, 2000
increased 90.9% to $86,903,912 from the nine months ended June 30, 1999. This
increase is a result of the addition of registered representatives and an active
market in equity securities.

     Interest and dividend income, net for the nine months ended June 30, 2000
increased 180.6%, to $1,883,400 from the comparable period in 1999. The increase
is primarily due to higher average cash balances with our clearing broker and
rising interest rates.

     Underwriting fees for the nine  months  ended June 30, 2000  increased  to
$4,599,438 from $184,925 during the comparable period in 1999. The increase is
the result of our participation in five underwritten public offerings as a
co-manager, during the 2000 period, as opposed to not participating as a
co-manager in any public offerings for the comparable period in 1999.

     Other revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 increased 159.6%, to
$95,140 from the comparable period in 1999. This increase is primarily due to an
insurance claim for a faulty telephone switch that was partially settled in
December 1999 and management fees derived from the GBI 1500 Focus Fund.

Expenses

     Employee compensation and benefits for the nine months ended June 30, 2000
increased 93.4%, to $61,891,268 from the comparable period in 1999. The increase
is primarily attributable to the increase in revenues since employee
compensation to the Company's traders and registered representatives is directly
related to certain components of revenue.

     Brokerage, clearance and exchange fees for the nine months ended June 30,
2000 increased 57.4%, to $5,822,945, from the comparable period in 1999 as a
result of higher ticket volume.

     Communications expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 increased
35.2%, to $2,512,546, from the comparable period in 1999. This increase is a
result of the establishment and operations of an additional branch office in
Florida and the expansion of the New York City office.

     Occupancy and equipment costs for the nine months ended June 30, 2000
increased 36.8%, to $4,594,022, from the comparable period in 1999. This
increase is a result of the establishment of an additional branch office in
Florida and the relocation to a larger facility in New York City.

     Professional fees for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 were comparable
to expenses in 1999.

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     Business development costs for the nine months ended June 30, 2000
increased 12% to $1,355,573 from the comparable period in 1999. This increase is
primarily the result of additional registered representatives and broker
trainees, and the purchase of additional prospective customer lists used to
generate new business.

     Other expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 increased 62.8% to
$5,842,450, from the corresponding period in 1999. This increase is primarily a
result of an increase in underwriting activities and the expenses related to
them and an increase in the number of customer arbitrations.

     Income tax provision for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 was $5,216,614
as compared to the income tax benefit of $194,904 for the nine months ended June
30, 1999, which was consistent with the increase in income before this income
tax provision.

     Net income of $7,318,164 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000, compares
to net income of $697,296 for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. This resulted
primarily from the increase in revenues offset by increases in expenses as
discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Approximately 81% of the Company's assets at June 30, 2000 are highly
liquid, consisting primarily of cash and cash equivalents, securities
inventories, and receivables from other broker-dealers, all of which fluctuate,
depending upon the levels of customer business and trading activity. Receivables
from broker-dealers, which are primarily from the Company's clearing broker,
turn over rapidly. As a securities dealer, we may carry significant levels of
securities inventories to meet customer needs. Our inventory of market-making
securities is readily marketable; however, holding large blocks of the same
security may limit liquidity and prevent realization of full market value for
the securities. A relatively small percentage of our total assets are fixed. The
total assets or the individual components of total assets may vary significantly
from period to period because of changes relating to customer demand, economic
and market conditions, and proprietary trading strategies.

     The Company's brokerage subsidiary, GBI Capital Partners Inc., is subject
to net capital rules of the NASD and the SEC. Therefore, it is subject to
certain restrictions on the use of capital and its related liquidity. GBI
Capital's net capital position as of June 30, 2000, was $9,903,309, which was
$8,785,783, in excess of its net capital requirement.

     The Company's overall capital and funding needs are continually reviewed to
ensure that its capital base can support the estimated needs of its business
units. These reviews take into account business needs as well as regulatory
capital requirements of the subsidiary. Based upon these reviews, management
believes that the Company's capital structure is adequate for current operations
and reasonably foreseeable future needs.

     The Company's brokerage subsidiary, as guarantor of its customer accounts
to its clearing broker, is exposed to off-balance-sheet risks in the event that
its customers do not fulfill their obligations with the clearing broker. In
addition, to the extent the Company maintains a short position in certain
securities, it is exposed to a further off-balance-sheet market risk, since the
Company's ultimate obligation may exceed the amount recognized in the financial
statements.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     In January 1999, GBI Capital was named as a defendant in a class action
lawsuit commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District
of Texas relating to a secondary public offering of Mitcham Industries, Inc. for
which it served as an underwriter with Jefferies & Company, Inc. and Rauscher
Pierce Refsnes, Inc. (the "Moskowitz Class Action"). That offering involved the
sale of approximately $35,000,000 in securities, although the amount of damages
claimed is undeterminable at this time. GBI Capital, along with the other
underwriters, is entitled to be indemnified by Mitcham pursuant to the
underwriting agreement executed in connection with that offering, subject to
certain qualifications, reservations and limitations as provided in that
underwriting agreement. On September 28, 1999, the underwriter defendants'
(including GBI Capital) motion to dismiss this lawsuit against them was granted
by the Court. On or about December 8, 1999, plaintiffs filed an amended
complaint. On January 18, 2000, the underwriter defendants filed a motion to
dismiss the amended complaint. The motion to dismiss is currently pending.

     In addition to the foregoing, GBI Capital has been, and continues to be the
subject of numerous civil actions and arbitrations arising out of customer
complaints relating to its activities as a broker-dealer in securities, as an
employer and as a result of other business activities. In general, the cases
involve various allegations that employees of GBI Capital had mishandled
customer accounts. At June 30, 2000, we estimate that the total amount sought
from GBI Capital in pending and threatened claims is approximately $14,114,761.
It is our opinion, based upon our historical experience and the reserves already
established by us, that the resolution of all claims presently pending will not
have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition of our
company.


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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a)      Exhibits

                  27.      Financial Data Schedule (6/30/00)

         (b)      Reports on Form 8-K

                  None.


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                                   SIGNATURES


         Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,
the  Registrant  has duly  caused  this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                                      GBI Capital Management Corp.
                                      ----------------------------
                                      (Registrant)



Dated:   August 9, 2000                By:  /s/ Joseph Berland
                                          -------------------------------
                                               Joseph Berland
                                               Chairman of the Board and
                                               Chief Executive Officer


                                       By:  /s/ Diane  Chillemi
                                          -------------------------------
                                               Diane Chillemi
                                               Chief Financial Officer


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number            Description
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27                Financial Data Schedule (6/30/00)


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