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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the three months ended September 30, 1998
Commission file number 0-23403
HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 51-0350003
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
12270 TOWNSEND ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
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(Address, including zip code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
(215) 676-8778
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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 and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's
classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
Class: Common
Outstanding at November 12, 1998: 5,885,397
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HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FORM 10 -Q
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1998 (Unaudited)
And March 31, 1998 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three Month Period ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Six Month Period ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the
Six Month Period ended September 30, 1998 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Month Period ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8-9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 11
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports of Form 8-K 12
SIGNATURES 13
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HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1998 March 31, 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
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Current assets:
Cash $ 6,586,562 $ 4,074,276
Investment securities-held to maturity 3,949,400 4,096,361
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $120,000
At September 30, 1998 and March 31, 1998) 1,542,641 1,319,141
Inventory 4,103,585 3,456,597
Deferred income taxes 161,000 161,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 422,381 402,863
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Total current assets 16,765,569 13,510,238
Investment securities - held to maturity 8,207,291 7,948,760
Property and equipment, net 1,455,608 1,456,567
Deferred income taxes 9,100 9,100
Other assets, net 825,086 815,837
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Total assets $ 27,262,654 $ 23,740,502
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 745,974 $ 657,424
Due to related party 1,155,708 534,157
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 69,838 240,570
Income taxes payable 1,591,150 521,100
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Total current liabilities 3,562,670 1,953,251
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Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 5,770,000
issued and outstanding 5,770 5,770
Additional paid-in capital 17,640,851 17,640,851
Retained earnings 6,317,038 4,225,522
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23,963,659 21,872,143
Treasury stock, 43,850 shares at cost (188,431) --
Stock purchase loans (75,244) (84,892)
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Total stockholders' equity 23,699,984 21,787,251
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 27,262,654 $ 23,740,502
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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Net sales $8,259,621 $7,062,981
Cost of goods sold 4,597,753 3,706,752
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Gross profit 3,661,868 3,356,229
Operating expenses 2,109,009 1,501,333
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Income from operations 1,552,859 1,854,896
Other income 210,852 19,383
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Income before income taxes 1,763,711 1,874,279
Provision for income tax 638,016 336,000
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Net income $1,125,695 $1,538,279
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Net income per share (basic and diluted) $0.20 $0.38
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Weighted average number of shares 5,753,816 4,020,000
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Pro forma income data (unaudited): (1)
Income before income taxes, as reported $1,874,279
Pro forma amortization of goodwill 3,040
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Pro forma income before income taxes 1,871,239
Pro forma provision for income taxes 747,000
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Pro forma net income $1,124,239
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Pro forma net income per share (basic and diluted) $0.28
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Pro forma weighted average number of shares 4,020,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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(1) Pro forma amounts are not presented for the quarter ended
September 30, 1998, as the Company's reorganization occurred in
November 1997.
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HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997
1998 1997
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Net sales $15,559,240 $13,424,403
Cost of goods sold 8,616,050 7,318,879
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Gross profit 6,943,190 6,105,524
Operating expenses 3,980,927 2,894,149
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Income from operations 2,962,263 3,211,375
Other income 411,150 33,316
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Income before income taxes 3,373,413 3,244,691
Provision for income tax 1,281,897 653,000
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Net income $ 2,091,516 $ 2,591,691
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Net income per share (basic and diluted) $0.36 $0.64
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Weighted average number of shares 5,761,772 4,020,000
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Pro forma income data (unaudited): (1)
Income before income taxes, as reported $3,244,691
Pro forma amortization of goodwill 6,094
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Pro forma income before income taxes 3,238,597
Pro forma provision for income taxes 1,294,000
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Pro forma net income $1,944,597
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Pro forma net income per share (basic and diluted) $0.48
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Pro forma weighted average number of shares 4,020,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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(1) Pro forma amounts are not presented for the six months ended
September 30, 1998, as the Company's reorganization occurred in
November 1997.
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HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
<CAPTION>
Additional Stock
Common Paid-In Retained Treasury Purchase
Stock Capital Earnings Stock Loans Total
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Balance at March 31, 1998 $5,770 $17,640,851 $4,225,522 $ -- $(84,892) $21,787,251
Net Income 2,091,516 2,091,516
Purchase of Common Stock (178,783) (178,783)
Return of Stock (9,648) 9,648 -0-
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Balance at September 30, 1998 $5,770 $17,640,851 $6,317,038 $(188,431) $(75,244) $23,699,984
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND 1997
<CAPTION>
September 30, September 30,
1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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Cash Flows from operating activities:
Net Income $2,091,516 $2,591,691
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operations:
Allowance for doubtful accounts -- 5,500
Depreciation and amortization 154,625 59,858
(Increase) decrease in:
Investments (111,570) --
Accounts receivable (223,500) (275,922)
Inventory (646,987) (806,625)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (19,518) (81,829)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and due to related party 710,101 280,159
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (170,732) (90,135)
Income taxes payable 1,070,050 819
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,853,985 1,683,516
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of company stock (178,784) --
Purchase of property, equipment and other assets (162,915) (661,866)
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Net cash used in investing activities (341,699) (661,866)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long term debt -- (90,345)
Stockholder distributions -- (552,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt -- 450,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities -- (192,345)
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Net increase in cash 2,512,286 829,305
Cash ---- beginning of period 4,074,276 515,520
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Cash ---- end of period $6,586,562 $1,344,825
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Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid $ -- $ 13,912
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Income taxes paid $ 491,332 $ 637,371
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(1) Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements included herein include the accounts
Holt's Cigar Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries ("the Company").
The Company is engaged in the wholesale and retail sale of premium cigars and
cigar-related accessories.
These financial statements have been prepared by management without audit but in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principals applicable to interim
financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the more complete disclosures contained in the audited combined financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended March 31, 1998 contained in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying financial statements
reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the interim financial statements. In the opinion of management,
all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of
operations for the six months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 are not
necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for a full year.
(2) Management Estimates
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during
the reported period and related disclosures.
(3) Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standard
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128
"Earnings Per Share" (SFAS No. 128) for the period ended March 31, 1998 and
September 30,1998, as required. This statement requires companies to present
basic earnings per share, and if applicable, diluted earnings per share.
Comparable prior periods have been restated in accordance with the standard's
transition provisions.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 (SFAS 130), which establishes rules
for reporting and displaying all changes in shareholders' equity, such as
unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities transaction
adjustments, and certain changes in minimum pension liabilities. The statement
is effective for the Company, April 1, 1998. Since the Company has no elements
of other comprehensive income at September 30, 1998, no separate presentation of
comprehensive income has been made in these financial statements.
In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
131 (SFAS 131), Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information, which is effective for years beginning after December 15, 1997.
SFAS 131 establishes standards for the way that public businesses report
information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires
that those businesses report selected information about operating segments in
interim financial reports. It also establishes standards for related disclosures
about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The Company
will adopt the new requirements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999, which
will require retroactive application. The Company has not completed its review
of this standard and has not determined the impact its adoption will have on the
Company's financial statements.
(4) Equity Offering
In November 1997, the Company completed its reorganization and an initial public
offering of 1,750,000 shares of its common stock. The net proceeds to the
Company, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses
were $17,031,500. The net proceeds were recorded as an increase to additional
paid in capital common stock. The proceeds were used, in part, to retire
long-term debt and short-term debt to fund the stockholder distribution made in
conjunction with the reorganization.
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(5) Pro Forma Information
Pro Forma Income Taxes
On November 24, 1997, the Company terminated the S Corporation status of Ashton
Distributors, Inc. (one of the wholly owned subsidiaries) and converted it to a
C Corporation status. As an S Corporation, the net income of this entity for
federal and state income tax purposes was taxable directly to the Company's
shareholder. The Company's future earnings will be subject to corporate income
taxes.
The proforma provision for income taxes represents the income tax provisions
that would have been reported had the Company been a C Corporation in the prior
period.
Pro Forma Net Income Per Share
The computation of pro forma earnings per share is based on the weighted average
number of outstanding common shares during the period plus common stock
equivalents, if dilutive. The Company has certain stock options (for 482,000
shares) outstanding with exercise prices less that the current market price for
which controlling stockholder has agreed that upon exercise of any such options
he will contribute the capital of the Company one share of common stock for each
share purchased pursuant to those options, thereby reducing his ownership
interest.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements do not constitute historical facts
and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from
those referred to in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors.
For information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the information contained herein, reference is made to the
information under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-36263) dated November 24, 1997 and
information in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March
31, 1998 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, as a percentage of net sales, certain items in
the Company's statement of operations for the periods indicated:
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0 % 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 55.7 52.5 55.4 54.5
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Gross profit 44.3 47.5 44.6 45.5
Operating expenses 25.5 21.3 25.6 21.6
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Income from operations 18.8 26.2 19.0 23.9
Other income 2.6 .3 2.6 .2
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Income before income taxes 21.4% 26.5% 21.6% 24.1%
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
NET SALES. Net sales increased approximately $1.2 million or 16.9% from $7.1
million in Fiscal 1998 to $8.3 million in Fiscal 1999. Net sales increase is a
result of a 22% increase in net sales of premium cigars and a 38% (or $232,000)
decrease in net sales of cigar accessories. The increase in premium cigars
consisted of $995,000 in the wholesale division, $259,000 in the retail division
and $175,000 in the mail order division. These increases were a result of, i)
increased availability of premium cigars from the Company's suppliers, ii) the
introduction of three new brands, iii) continued demand for premium cigars.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased approximately $306,000 or 9.1% from $3.4
million in Fiscal 1998 to $3.7 million in Fiscal 1999. Gross profit, as a
percentage of net sales was 44.3% for Fiscal 1999 and 47.5% for Fiscal 1998.
This decrease of 3.2% was the result of the wholesale division launching their
new premium brand cigars, which have a lower gross margin than the Ashton brand.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses increased approximately $608,000 or 40.5%
from $1.5 million in Fiscal 1998 to $2.1 million in Fiscal 1999. As a percentage
of net sales, operating expenses increased from 21.3% in Fiscal 1998 to 25.5% in
Fiscal 1999. This increase is primarily a result of increased staff and
salaries, the implementation of the Company's national sales force, and the
costs of the Company's new facility.
OTHER INCOME. Other income increased by approximately $191,000. This is a result
of the Company investing the majority of the proceeds from its public offering
in marketable securities.
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
NET SALES. Net sales increased approximately $2.1 million or 15.9% from $13.4
million in Fiscal 1998 to $15.5 million in Fiscal 1999. Net sales increased
primarily as a result of a $2.4 million increase in net sales of premium cigars
from $12.3 million for fiscal 1998 to $14.7 million for fiscal 1999. Of such
increase $887,000 was attributable to increased retail sales of premium cigars
and $1,554,000 was attributable to increased wholesale sales of premium cigars.
These increases were the result of i) increased availability of premium cigars
from the Company's suppliers, ii) continued demand of premium cigars, iii) the
introduction of three premium brands, iv) increases in the average selling price
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per premium cigar. Accessory sales declined by approximately $306,000. The
wholesale division sales accounted for 68.1% of the increase, the retail
division decrease accounted for (6.2%) of the increase, and the mail order
division accounted for 38.1% of the increase.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased approximately $838,000 or 13.7% from $6.1
million in Fiscal 1998 to $6.9 million in Fiscal 1999. Gross profit, as a
percentage of net sales was 44.6% for Fiscal 1999 and 45.5% for Fiscal 1998.
This decrease of .9% was the result of the wholesale division launching their
new premium brand cigars, which have a lower gross margin than the Ashton brand.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses increased approximately $1.1 million or
37.6% from $2.9 million in Fiscal 1998 to $4.0 million in Fiscal 1999. As a
percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased from 21.6% in Fiscal 1998
to 25.6% in Fiscal 1999. This increase is primarily a result of increased staff
and salaries, plus the implementation of the Company's national sales force, and
the costs of the Company's new facility.
OTHER INCOME. Other income increased by approximately $378,000. This is a result
of the Company investing the majority of the proceeds from its public offering
in marketable securities.
Liquidity And Capital Reserves
The Company has historically financed its business through a combination of cash
generated from operations and bank debt. Net cash provided by operations for the
six months ended September 30,1998 and 1997 of $2,854,000 and $1,684,000,
respectively, consisted primarily of net income and increases in accounts
payable and income taxes payable, offset by increases in accounts receivable and
inventory.
On October 24, 1997, Ashton Distributors, Inc. declared a distribution of $2.7
million to Robert G. Levin, its shareholder and Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer and President of the Company, such amount being estimated to
equal the accumulated but undistributed earnings of Ashton Distributors, Inc. as
of the date of the Offering which have been or will be taxed to Mr. Levin.
Ashton Distributors, Inc. borrowed this amount from a Bank pursuant to a demand
note due no later than December 1, 1997 with interest accruing at the rate of
6%. This note was guaranteed by Mr. Levin and was repaid with the proceeds of
the Offering.
The Company has a $4,000,000 line of credit with a Bank with borrowings
thereunder accruing at the bank's prime rate. At September 30, 1998, the Company
had no borrowings under the line of credit.
The Company believes that cash generated from its operating activities and
available bank borrowings along with proceeds from its initial public offering
of common stock will be sufficient to fund its operations and expansion programs
for the foreseeable future.
Impact of Inflation
The Company does not believe that inflation has had a material impact on its net
sales or results of operations.
Part II Other Information
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
(d) The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (Registration No. 333-36263
for the Sale of Common Stock in the Company's initial public
offering (the "Offering"). The Company registered 1,750,000
shares of Common Stock. The effective date of the registration
Statement was November 24, 1997. The Offering commenced on
November 25, 1997 and was terminated after the sale of all
securities registered. The managing underwriters for the Offering
were Prudential Securities Incorporated and Janney Montgomery
Scott, Inc. The aggregate price to the public of the 1,750,000
shares of Common Stock registered was $19,250,000. The Company
completed the Offering, selling all 1,750,000 shares of Common
Stock registered for the aggregate-offering price of $19,250,000.
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The Company incurred the following expenses in connection with
the issuance and distribution of its Common Stock in the
Offering:
Underwriting Discounts and Commissions $1,347,500
Other Expenses 871,000
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Total Expenses $2,218,500
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All payments of expenses were direct or indirect payments to
persons other than directors or officers of the Company or their associates,
persons owning ten percent or more of any class of equity securities of the
Company, or affiliates of the Company, except for $20,000 payable to Cogen
Sklar, LLP, an accounting firm in which Harvey W. Grossman, a director of the
Company is a principal.
The Company used the net proceeds of the Offering ($17,031,500
after deducting total expenses set forth above) for the following purposes:
Repayment of outstanding bank indebtedness $ 3,352,000
Payment of S Corporation Distribution 240,000
Increase inventory of premium cigars 520,000
Introduction of new premium cigars 115,000
Purchase of equipment 720,900
Temporary investments 12,083,600
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Total $17,031,500
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The payment with respect to the S Corporation Distribution was made to
Robert G. Levin, a shareholder owning more that 10% of the Common Stock of the
Company and the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President and
a director of the Company. Payment of $2,700,000 of the outstanding bank
indebtedness was in satisfaction of a loan to the Company to fund a distribution
to Mr. Levin of undistributed earnings of Ashton Distributors, Inc. prior to the
reorganization of the Company undertaken on November, 19,1997 in contemplation
of the initial public offering of the Company's Common Stock on November 24,
1997. All other payments were direct or indirect payments to persons other than
directors or officers of the Company or their associates, persons owning ten
percent or more of any class of equity securities of the Company, or affiliates
of the Company.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
99.1 Financial Statements and accompanying Notes incorporated
by reference from the Company's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-36263) pursuant to
Rule 12b-23 (a) (3)
99.2 Risk factors incorporated by reference from the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-36263) pursuant to
Rule 12b-23 (a) (3)
b. The Company did not file any reports on File 8-K during the
three months ended September 30, 1998.
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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.
HOLT'S CIGAR HOLDINGS, INC.
/s/ ROBERT G. LEVIN
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Robert G. Levin, President and Chairman
/s/ JERRY L. COX
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Jerry L. Cox, Chief Financial Officer
DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 1998
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT'S OF OPERATIONS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10-Q
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