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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
|X| Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the Period ended March 31, 1999.
|_| Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission file number: 333-50117
AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 13-3980414
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer Identification
or organization) Number)
345 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10010
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone Number (212) 779-9200
(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 |_|
As of May 1, 1999 there were 100 shares of the registrant's Common Stock
outstanding.
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..........................................3
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS....................................13
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK...16
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................................17
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS....................17
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES..............................17
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS..........17
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION............................................17
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.............................17
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ................................................ $ 1,245 $ 514
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts ..............
and returns of $3,838 and $3,595, respectively ........................ 15,719 14,850
Inventories, net ......................................................... 1,513 1,849
Other current assets ..................................................... 1,711 1,361
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Total current assets .................................................. 20,188 18,574
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,984 and
$3,441, respectively ...................................................... 9,222 7,146
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of
$16,569 and $13,579, respectively ........................................ 162,853 165,843
GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of $15,199 and
$12,231, respectively .................................................... 164,434 167,402
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS net of accumulated
amortization of $1,045 and $839, respectively ............................ 6,733 6,941
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ....................................................... - -
OTHER ASSETS ................................................................ 868 869
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Total assets .......................................................... $ 364,298 $ 366,775
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ......................................................... $ 1,807 $ 2,527
Accrued expenses ......................................................... 12,550 11,574
Accrued interest payable ................................................. 5,336 1,076
Deferred income (including deferred subscription income of
$17,484 and $16,997, respectively) .................................... 19,004 18,241
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Total current liabilities ............................................. 38,697 33,418
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LONG TERM DEBT .............................................................. 8,500 8,500
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SENIOR NOTES ................................................................ 175,000 175,000
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ....................................................... 42,992 43,834
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OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES ................................................ 3,339 5,031
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock - $.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 100 issued and
outstanding at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 - -
Paid-in-capital .......................................................... 123,775 123,775
Accumulated deficit ...................................................... (28,005) (22,783)
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Total stockholders' equity ............................................ 95,770 100,992
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity ............................ $ 364,298 $ 366,775
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these balance sheets.
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(IN THOUSANDS)
(Unaudited)
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NET REVENUES:
Periodicals
Advertising .............................. $ 17,973 $ 14,954
Subscription ............................. 5,647 5,140
Ancillary Products and Services ............. 7,929 5,628
Internet Services ........................... 477 654
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Total net revenues ....................... 32,026 26,376
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Editorial ................................... 4,883 3,361
Production and Distribution ................. 7,370 5,472
Selling ..................................... 6,060 4,250
General and Administrative .................. 7,343 7,101
Internet Services ........................... 1,263 1,110
Depreciation and Amortization ............... 6,503 5,946
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Total operating expenses ................. 33,422 27,240
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Operating loss ........................... (1,396) (864)
INTEREST EXPENSE, net .......................... (4,669) (4,382)
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Loss before income taxes .................... (6,065) (5,246)
BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES ....................... 843 937
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Net loss .................................... $ (5,222) $ (4,309)
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these statements.
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
(IN THOUSANDS)
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SHARES VALUE CAPITAL DEFICIT TOTAL
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 ..................... 100 $- $ 123,775 $ (22,783) $ 100,992
Net Loss (Unaudited).............................. - - - (5,222) (5,222)
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BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 1999 (Unaudited)............. 100 $- $ 123,775 $ (28,005) $ 95,770
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of this statement.
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(IN THOUSANDS)
(Unaudited)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss .......................................................... $ (5,222) $ (4,309)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities
Depreciation and amortization ..................................... 6,503 5,946
Non-cash interest ................................................. 208 184
Decrease (increase) in -
Accounts receivable, net ..................................... (869) 1,285
Inventories .................................................. 336 158
Other current assets ......................................... (351) (97)
Deferred financing costs ..................................... - (532)
Other assets ................................................. 1 26
Increase (decrease) in -
Accounts payable ............................................. (719) (776)
Accrued expenses ............................................. 976 (1,076)
Accrued interest payable ..................................... 4,261 4,266
Deferred income .............................................. 763 1,649
Other noncurrent liabilities ................................. (2,535) (1,130)
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Total adjustments ............................................ 8,574 9,903
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Net cash provided by operating activities .................... 3,352 5,594
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures .............................................. (2,621) (189)
Purchase of business:
Working capital, other than cash ............................. - -
Property plant and equipment ................................. - -
Cost in excess of net assets of company acquired ............. - (11,262)
Acquisition related costs and expenses ....................... - 262
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Net cash used in investing activities ........................ (2,621) (11,189)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital contribution .............................................. - -
Net Repayments on revolver ........................................ - -
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities .......... - -
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ......... 731 (5,595)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period .......................... 514 8,962
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period ................................ $ 1,245 $ 3,367
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for -
Income taxes ................................................. $ 55 $ 234
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Interest ..................................................... $ 212 $ 3
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The accompanying notes to consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these statements.
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION & OPERATIONS
American Lawyer Media, Inc. (the "Company") is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of American Lawyer Media Holdings, Inc. (formerly Cranberry Partners, LLC
("Cranberry")).
Cranberry, a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on August 1,
1997. On August 27, 1997 (the "ALM Acquisition Closing"), Cranberry acquired
substantially all of the assets and liabilities of American Lawyer Media L.P.
("Old ALM") for $63,000,000 ("ALM Acquisition"). The acquisition was effective
retroactively to July 31, 1997. As of the ALM Acquisition Closing, all of the
membership interests of Cranberry were held by W.P. Management Partners, LLC on
behalf of U.S. Equity Partners, L.P. and certain of its affiliates. Old ALM is a
publisher of legal publications, which includes primarily THE AMERICAN LAWYER,
CORPORATE COUNSEL MAGAZINE, AMLAW TECH, THE CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE, LEGAL
TIMES, NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL, THE RECORDER, TEXAS LAWYER, FULTON COUNTY DAILY
REPORT, and MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW. In addition, Old ALM operated Counsel
Connect, a membership-based online service exclusively for lawyers and legal
professionals. The Company's operations are based in New York with regional
offices in seven states and the District of Columbia.
Prior to the ALM Acquisition Closing, Cranberry formed ALM Holdings, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company, and ALM Holdings, LLC formed two
wholly-owned subsidiaries, ALM, LLC (a New York limited liability company) and
Counsel Connect, LLC (a Delaware limited liability company) and one 99% owned
subsidiary (the remaining 1% of which was, as of the ALM Acquisition Closing,
held by W.P. Management Partners, LLC on behalf of U.S. Equity Partners, L.P.
and certain of its affiliates), ALM IP, LLC (a Delaware limited liability
company). On the ALM Acquisition Closing, Cranberry transferred all of the
non-intellectual property publishing assets and liabilities acquired from Old
ALM to ALM, LLC, all the non-intellectual property Counsel Connect assets and
liabilities acquired from Old ALM to Counsel Connect, LLC, and all of the
intellectual property assets acquired from Old ALM to ALM IP, LLC.
On November 26, 1997, Cranberry was merged with and into ALM Capital Corp.
(a Delaware corporation), and ALM Capital Corp. was simultaneously renamed
American Lawyer Media Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"). Also on November 26, 1997,
ALM Holdings, LLC was merged with and into ALM Capital Corp. II (a Delaware
corporation), and ALM Capital Corp. II was simultaneously renamed American
Lawyer Media, Inc.
In December 1997, Holdings received capital contributions from its
stockholders, Wasserstein & Co., Inc., U.S. Equity Partners L.P. and U.S. Equity
Partners (Offshore) L.P., totaling $75 million. On December 22, 1997, Holdings
issued $35 million of 12.25% Senior Discount Notes in an offering under Rule
144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act").
Simultaneously, Holdings contributed capital of $108.8 million to the Company.
Also on December 22, 1997, the Company issued $175 million of 9.75% Senior Notes
in an offering under Rule 144A promulgated under the Act. The Company used a
portion of the capital and the proceeds from the Company's 144A offering to
acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of National Law Publishing Company,
Inc. (a Delaware corporation) ("Old NLP") for approximately $203 million (the
"NLP Acquisition") through a wholly owned subsidiary, NLP Acquisition Co., Inc.,
(a New York corporation) ("Acquisition"). Old NLP was then, on December 22,
1997, merged with and into Acquisition with Acquisition surviving. Subsequent to
the merger, Acquisition was renamed National Law Publishing Company, Inc.
("NLP"). At the closing of the NLP Acquisition, all
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION & OPERATIONS (continued)
intellectual property of NLP and its subsidiaries was transferred to NLP IP
Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLP. Old NLP is a publisher of legal
publications, which include NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL, THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL
JOURNAL, and LAW TECHNOLOGY NEWS. In addition, Old NLP operated LAW JOURNAL
EXTRA!, a membership-based internet service for lawyers and legal professionals,
publishes legal text and provides seminars targeted at the U.S. legal community.
On March 3, 1998 the Company purchased substantially all of the assets and
assumed certain of the liabilities of LegalTech, LLC ("LegalTech"), for
approximately $10.8 million.
On April 2, 1998, the Board of Directors authorized Holdings to issue
shares of Holdings' $.01 par value per share common stock to U.S. Equity
Partners, L.P., in consideration of payment by U.S. Equity Partners, L.P., of
$15,000,000.
On April 22, 1998, effective as of April 1, 1998, the Company purchased
substantially all of the legal publishing-related assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Legal Communications, Ltd ("LCL") for an aggregate purchase price
of approximately $20.1 million.
On December 29, 1998, the Company enacted an internal plan of
reorganization (the "Plan") approved by a subcommittee of Holdings' Board of
Directors appointed by the Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting on
November 9, 1998. Pursuant to the Plan, Holdings and its subsidiaries entered
into the following transactions: (I) ALM, LLC merged with and into The New York
Law Publishing Company, a New York corporation, and a wholly-owned indirect
subsidiary of Holdings ("NYLP"), with NYLP surviving; (ii) ALM IP, LLC merged
with and into NLP IP Company, with NLP IP Company surviving; (iii) ALM Counsel
Connect , Inc. merged with and into Counsel Connect, LLC, with Counsel Connect
LLC surviving; (iv) ALM formed a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Professional On
Line, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("POL"); (v) Counsel Connect LLC merged with
and into POL with POL surviving; (vi) Law Journal Extra, Inc., a New York
corporation, and wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Holdings, merged with and
into POL with POL surviving; and (vii) Legal Tech, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Holdings, merged
with and into NYLP with NYLP surviving.
Effective March 5, 1999, ALM Intermediate Offshore Holdings, Inc. ("ALM
Intermediate") was merged with and into the Company with the Company surviving
(the "Reorganization Merger"). Immediately prior to the effectiveness of the
Reorganization Merger, (i) ALM Intermediate owned a record 14,411 shares of
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company (the "ALM Intermediate
Shares") and (ii) all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of ALM
Intermediate was owned of record by U.S. Equity Partners (Offshore), L.P.
("Offshore"). In connection with the Reorganization Merger, the ALM Intermediate
Shares became trearury shares of the Company and were simultaneously reissued
directly to Offshore. The beneficial ownership of the capital stock of the
Company has not changed as a result of the Reorganization Merger.
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American
Lawyer Media, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries which, unless the context
otherwise requires, are collectively referred to herein as the "Company".
Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of
credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts
receivable. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit
risk related to cash and cash equivalents. Concentrations of credit risk with
respect to trade accounts receivable are, except for amounts due from legal
advertising ad agents ("Legal Ad Agents"), generally limited due to the large
number of customers comprising the Company's customer base. Such Legal Ad Agents
do not have significant liquid net worth and, as a result, the Company is
exposed to a certain level of credit concentration risk in this area, for which
the Company believes it has adequately provided.
Revenue Recognition
Periodical Advertising revenues are generated from the placement of
display and classified advertisements, as well as legal notices, in the
Company's publications. Advertising revenue is recognized upon release of the
related publications.
Periodical Subscription revenues are recognized on a pro rata basis as
issues of a subscription are served.
Ancillary Products and Services revenues consist principally of
third-party printing revenues, newsletter subscriptions, sales of professional
books, seminar and conference income, income from a daily fax service of court
decisions and income from electronic products. Printing revenue is recorded upon
shipment. Book revenues are recognized upon shipment and are reflected net of
estimated returns. Newsletter revenues are recognized on the same basis as
subscription revenues. Seminar and conferences revenues are recognized when the
seminar or conference is held. Daily fax service revenue is recognized upon
fulfillment of orders. Income from electronic products is recognized monthly as
the service is provided.
Internet Services revenues consist primarily of revenues from
subscriptions and advertising. Internet subscription income is recognized on a
pro-rata basis over the life of a subscription, generally one year. Internet
advertising revenues are recognized upon the release of an advertisement on the
website.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Deferred Subscription Income
Deferred subscription income results from advance payments or orders for
subscriptions received from subscribers and is amortized on a straight-line
basis over the life of the subscription as issues are served. Subscription
receivables of approximately $3,506,000 and $2,602,000 are included in accounts
receivable in the accompanying consolidated March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998
balance sheets, respectively.
Advertising and Promotion Costs
Advertising and promotion expenditures, which totaled approximately
$1,766,000 and $1,314,200 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, are expensed as the related advertisements or campaigns are
released.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers time deposits and certificates of deposit with
original maturities of three months or
less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories consist principally of paper and related binding materials
utilized by the Company and its outside printers and professional books
published and sold by the Company. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost,
as determined by the average cost method, or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, with the exception of
fixed assets acquired as part of the ALM and NLP acquisitions, which are stated
at approximate fair market value as of the date of the acquisitions. Significant
improvements are capitalized, while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are
charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the
straight-line method over the estimated remaining useful lives of the assets
acquired as part of the ALM and NLP Acquisitions. Assets purchased after the ALM
and NLP Acquisitions are depreciated using the straight-line method over the
following estimated useful lives:
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Furniture, machinery and equipment ........................... 5-9 years
Computer equipment and software .............................. 3-6 years
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Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining
lease term or the estimated useful life.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of
net assets acquired. It is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is
amortized on a straight-line basis over a fifteen-year useful life. The Company
periodically assesses the recoverability of goodwill by determining whether the
amortization of goodwill over its estimated remaining life can be recovered
through projected undiscounted future consolidated operating cash flows.
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AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets represent advertiser commitments, trademarks, customer
and subscriber lists and non-compete agreements. They are stated at cost less
accumulated amortization and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a
weighted average useful life of fifteen years.
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between
the financial reporting and the tax basis of the Company's assets and
liabilities and principally consist of nondeductible goodwill and identified
intangibles relating to NLP, accelerated depreciation, allowance for doubtful
accounts, certain accrued liabilities not currently deductible for tax purposes
and net operating loss carry forwards.
Reclassifications
Certain 1998 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current
year presentation
3. DEBT
On December 22, 1997, the Company issued $175,000,000 of 9.75% Senior
Notes (the "Senior Notes") due December 15, 2007. The Senior Notes accrue
interest at 9.75% which is payable in cash semi-annually on June 15 and December
15 (beginning June 15, 1998). The Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally
guaranteed on a joint and several and senior unsecured basis by each of the
Company's existing and future subsidiaries. The Senior Notes may be redeemed at
any time by the Company, in whole or in part, at various redemption prices that
include accrued and unpaid interest as well as any existing liquidated damages.
The Senior Notes contain certain covenants that, among other things, limit the
incurrence of additional indebtedness by the Company and its subsidiaries, the
payment of dividends and other restricted payments by the Company and its
subsidiaries, asset sales, transactions with affiliates, the incurrence of
liens, and mergers and consolidations. Financing costs associated with this debt
have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes.
Amortization of deferred financing costs is recorded as interest expense in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Assuming there is no
redemption of the Senior Notes prior to maturity, the entire principal will be
payable on December 15, 2007.
On March 25, 1998, Holdings and the Company (as the "Borrower") entered
into a credit agreement with various banks that established a combined revolving
loan commitment in the initial principal amount of $40,000,000 (the "Revolving
Credit Facility"). Financing costs associated with the Revolving Credit Facility
have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the agreement.
The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by Holdings and, on a joint and
several basis, by all subsidiaries of the Company. In addition, the Revolving
Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in
substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company and its domestic
subsidiaries, including a pledge of the equity securities of such subsidiaries,
and a pledge by Holdings of all of the stock of the Company. The Revolving
Credit Facility bears interest at a fluctuating rate determined by reference to
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
MARCH 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
3. DEBT (continued)
(i) the Base Rate (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) plus a margin
ranging from .25% to 1.5%, or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the
Revolving Credit Facility) plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.5%, as the case
may be. The applicable margin is based on the Company's consolidated total
leverage ratio. The Base Rate equals the higher of (a) the rate of interest
publicly announced from time to time by Bank of America as its reference rate,
or (b) the Federal funds rate plus .5%. The Eurodollar Rate is based on (i) the
interest rate per annum at which deposits in U.S. Dollars are offered by Bank of
America's applicable lending office to major banks in the offshore market in an
aggregate principal amount approximately equal to the amount of the loan made to
the Company, and (ii) the maximum reserve percentage in effect under regulations
issued from time to time by the Federal Reserve Board. The Company is also
required to pay customary fees with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility,
including an up-front arrangement fee, annual administrative agency fees, and
commitment fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The
Revolving Credit Facility includes both affirmative and negative covenants that
include meeting certain financial ratios. As of March 31, 1999, the unused
commitment is approximately $30,500,000. A 10% increase in the average rate,
during the first quarter of 1999, would have increased the Company's net loss to
approximately $(5,237,000). See also footnote 5.
4. INCOME TAXES
The federal income tax provision (benefit) was recorded in the
accompanying statement of operations, reflecting the fact that the Company files
a consolidated return with its parent, Holdings.
5. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On April 26, 1999 Holdings and the Company entered into an amended
Revolving Credit Facility which became effective March 29, 1999. This
amendment limits the Company's ability to borrow in excess of $20,000,000
under the Revolving Credit Facility until certain ratios are achieved. This
amendment also adjusted certain of the covenants contained in the original
Revolving Credit Facility.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HISTORICAL
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY, INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO,
INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS FORM 10-Q.
ANY STATEMENTS IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS
OUTLOOK OR FUTURE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE; ANTICIPATED PROFITABILITY, REVENUES,
EXPENSES OR OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS; TOGETHER WITH OTHER STATEMENTS THAT ARE NOT
HISTORICAL FACTS, ARE "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED UNDER
THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS,
UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE STATED IN SUCH STATEMENTS. SUCH RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND
FACTORS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, CHANGES IN THE LEVELS OF ADVERTISING
REVENUES, CHANGES AND DELAYS IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION, CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE OF
NEW PRODUCTS, GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS OTHER RISKS DETAILED IN
THE COMPANY'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
OVERVIEW
HISTORICAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
The following discussion compares the financial results of the Company for
the quarter ended March 31, 1999, which includes the financial results of the
acquisitions of LegalTech and LCL, to financial information for the quarter
ended March 31, 1998.
OVERVIEW. Net revenues increased by $5.7 million, or 21.4%, from $26.4
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $32.0 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999. Total operating costs and expenses increased $6.2 million,
or 22.7%, from $27.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $33.4
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. As a result, the operating loss
increased $0.5 million, from $0.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998
to $1.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, while EBITDA remained flat
at $5.1 million. Internet Services revenues decreased $0.2 million, or 27.1%,
from $0.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $0.5 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1999. Internet Services expenses increased $0.2 million,
or 13.8%, from $1.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $1.3 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. Accordingly, excluding the results from
Internet Services, the operating loss increased just $0.2 million, or 49.5%,
from $0.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $0.6 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1999, while EBITDA increased $0.4 million, or 6.4%, from
$5.5 million to $5.9 million over the same periods.
REVENUES. Advertising revenues increased $3.0 million, or 20.2%, from
$15.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $18.0 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1999. The acquisition of LCL accounted for $2.0 million
of this increase. Without LCL, revenues increased $1.0 million, or 7.0%, due
principally to an increase in advertising rates.
Subscription revenues increased $0.5 million, or 9.9%, from $5.1 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $5.6 million for the quarter ended March
31, 1999. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition of LCL.
Revenues from ancillary products and services increased $2.3 million, or
40.9%, from $5.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $7.9 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. This increase was due to the additions of
LCL and LegalTech.
Revenues from Internet Services decreased $0.2 million, or 27.1%, from
$0.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $0.5 million for the
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quarter ended March 31, 1999. This decrease is attributable primarily to the
shutdown of Counsel Connect.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Total operating costs and expenses increased $6.2
million, or 22.7%, from $27.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to
$33.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. This increase is largely due
to $3.3 million of expenses from LCL and LegalTech as well as the Company's
investment in new products, product extensions and expanded Web presence.
Editorial expenses increased by $1.5 million, or 45.3%, from $3.4
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $4.9 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999 primarily due to an overall investment in the Company's
editorial products. The addition of LCL as well as start up costs associated
with the upcoming launch of a new daily publication (THE DAILY DEAL)
contributed to the increase.
Production and distribution expenses increased $1.9 million, or 34.7%,
from $5.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $7.4 million for
the quarter ended March 31, 1999. The addition of LCL and LegalTech accounted
for $1.3 million of the increase. The remainder of this increase is primarily
the result of the launch of a new weekly publication in California
(CALIFORNIA LAW WEEK) in February 1999.
Selling expenses increased $1.8 million, or 42.6%, from $4.3 million for
the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $6.1 million for the quarter ended March 31,
1999. This additions of LCL and LegalTech accounted for $1.0 million of this
increase.
General and administrative expenses increased $0.2 million, or 3.4%, from
$7.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $7.3 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1999. This increase is primarily associated with the
addition of LCL and LegalTech.
Internet Services expenses increased $0.2 million, or 13.8%, from $1.1
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $1.3 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999. This increase is the direct result of the launch of the
Company's new internet site, Law News Network.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $0.6 million, or 9.4%,
from $5.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $6.5 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1999. Amortization of goodwill associated with the LCL
and LegalTech acquisitions accounts for most of this increase.
OPERATING LOSS. As a result of the above factors, the operating loss
increased $0.5 million, or 61.6%, from $0.9 million for the quarter ended March
31, 1998 to $1.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, while EBITDA
remained essentially flat at $5.1 million for the two periods.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. The Company's operations are not usually capital
intensive. Capital expenditures were $2.6 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1999. Capital spending in 1999 is expected to be approximately $8.0
million. This is higher than historical and expected future spending due to new
editorial and advertising systems to support new initiatives and facilities.
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES. Net cash provided by operating
activities was $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999, as a net
loss of $5.2 million and a reduction in other noncurrent liabilities of $2.5
million were more than offset by depreciation and amortization of $6.5 million
and an increase in accrued interest payable of $4.3 million.
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES. Net cash used in investing
activities was $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 all due to
capital expenditures.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. The Company is in the process of modifying,
upgrading or replacing its computer software applications and systems which the
Company expects will accommodate the "Year 2000" dating changes necessary to
permit correct recording of year dates for 2000 and later years. The Company has
developed a technology plan which the Company is currently implementing, to
replace all client and server based software systems necessary to be Year 2000
compliant. The applications that the Company is installing and upgrading
include, but are not limited to, its Editorial and workflow systems (QPS),
Classified/Display (Atex), Accounts Receivable (PeopleSoft), Accounting
(Solomon), Payroll (ADP), circulation/fulfillment (Multi-pub), e-mail (MS
Exchange) and its business suite applications (MS Office 97 and 98). All vendors
have assured the Company in writing that their respective software packages are
Year 2000 compliant.
The Company has also upgraded its network infrastructure with a 100baseT
switched environment. Layer three switches form the backbone of the Company's
new infrastructure, that also incorporates gigabit technology. The Company has
also purchased new Servers (Compaq Proliants) and implemented failover systems
such as a Compaq Standby Recovery Server in an effort to both ensure complete
redundancy, and Year 2000 compliance. With respect to desktop applications, the
Company is continuing its efforts to replace all systems purchased before 1999
with new systems. This includes both PC and Mac clients. Both Dell (PCs) and
Apple (Macs) have committed to the Company in writing that their systems are
Year 2000 compliant.
The Company is working with its software vendors to ensure that necessary
patches are installed to make the Company Year 2000 compliant. These vendors
include, but are not limited to: Microsoft (Window NT workstation and Server),
Novell (Netware 4.x), Sun (Solaris 2.4), and Apple (Mac OS 8.5). Following
completion of all current work, the Company intends to hire a Year 2000
consultant to help verify the integrity of all systems; hardware (networking and
desktop), and software (application and system). The Company does not expect
that the cost of its Year 2000 compliance program will be material to its
financial condition or results of operations. The Company believes that it will
be able to achieve compliance by the end of 1999, and does not currently
anticipate any material disruption in its operations as the result of any
failure by the Company to be in compliance. The Company does not currently have
any adverse information concerning the compliance status of its suppliers and
customers.
The Company's management is currently working on Year 2000 contingency
plans that include a description of the resources, staff roles, procedures, and
timetables needed for its implementation. These plans will include the following
strategies for meeting minimum acceptable output requirements for each critical
business process: quick fix, partial replacement, full redundancy and
outsourcing. The basic implementation modes for the quick fix, partial, and full
replacement of functionally provided by failed mission-critical systems are
manual replacement, semi-automated replacement and automated replacement. These
plans will be completed for each critical business process no later than three
months prior to the date management currently projects the process to be Year
2000 compliant.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See footnote 3 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is a party to various litigation matters incidental to the
conduct of its business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any of
the matters in which it is currently involved will have a material adverse
effect on its financial condition or on the results of its operations.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule for American Lawyer Media, Inc.
(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 hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
May 14, 1999 /s/ William L. Pollak
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William L. Pollak
President and Chief Executive Officer
May 14, 1998 /s/ Leslye G. Katz
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Leslye G. Katz
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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