NEW VALLEY CORP, 424B3, 1999-06-17

NEW VALLEY CORP
424B3, 1999-06-17
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Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-79837

PROSPECTUS

18,482,629
NEW VALLEY CORPORATION

Common Shares

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This is a prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
covering up to 18,482,629 Common Shares to be issued on the exercise of Warrants
issued by the Company to its stockholders under a plan of recapitalization. Each
Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of
$12.50, subject to adjustments. The Warrants are exercisable for a period ending
June 14, 2004.

New Valley's Common Shares are quoted on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board,
a National Association of Securities Dealers sponsored inter-dealer automated
quotation system, under the symbol NVAL. The last reported sale price of the
common stock on June 16, 1999 was $4.25.

YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTING IN THE COMPANY. SEE
"RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 5.
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NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS
PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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JUNE 17, 1999
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

New Valley is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and files reports, proxy statements and other information
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You can inspect and copy all of
this information at the Public Reference Room maintained by the SEC at 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the
operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In
addition, the SEC maintains a web site that contains reports, proxy statements
and other information regarding issuers, like Brooke, that file electronically
with the SEC. The address of this web site is http://www.sec.gov.

This prospectus, which constitutes a part of a registration statement filed
by New Valley with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, omits some
information contained in the registration statement. Accordingly, you should
refer to the registration statement and its exhibits for further information
with respect to New Valley and its common stock. Copies of the registration
statement and its exhibits are on file at the offices of the SEC. Since
statements contained in this prospectus concerning any document filed as an
exhibit may be incomplete, you should always refer to the copy of the document
filed as an exhibit. You should rely only on the information or representations
provided in this prospectus and the registration statement. New Valley has not
authorized anyone to provide you with different information.
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SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information from this document and may not
contain all the information that is important to you. You should read the entire
document carefully.

THE COMPANY

The Company is engaged:

- through its subsidiary Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. in the investment
banking and brokerage business;

- through its subsidiary BrookeMil Ltd. in real estate development in
Russia;

- through its New Valley Realty division in the ownership and management of
commercial real estate in the United States; and

- in the acquisition of operating companies.

The mailing address of the principal executive offices of the Company is
100 S.E. Second Street, Miami, Florida 33131, and its telephone number at that
address is (305) 579-8000.

PLAN OF RECAPITALIZATION

The Company consummated the plan of recapitalization on June 4, 1999,
following approval by the Company's stockholders. Pursuant to the plan of
recapitalization:

- each $15.00 Class A Increasing Rate Cumulative Senior Preferred Share
($100 liquidation), $.01 par value, was reclassified into 20 Common
Shares and one Warrant,

- each $3.00 Class B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share, $.10 par
value, was reclassified into 1/3 of a Common Share and five Warrants, and

- each outstanding Common Share was reclassified into 1/10 of a Common
Share and 3/10 of a Warrant.

THE COMMON SHARES

This prospectus covers up to 18,482,629 Common Shares, par value $.01 per
share, of the Company to be issued on exercise of Warrants issued by the Company
to its stockholders under the plan of recapitalization. The Common Shares are
quoted on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board, a National Association of
Securities Dealers sponsored inter-dealer automated quotation system, under the
symbol NVAL.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WARRANTS

The Warrants have an exercise price of $12.50 per share subject to
adjustments in certain circumstances. They may be exercised for a period ending
June 14, 2004. The Company may redeem the warrants at $0.01 per warrant at any
time after June 4, 2002, the third anniversary of the recapitalization, if the
Common Shares trade for a specified period above $12.50 per share.

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MATERIAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

Generally, holders of Warrants will not recognize gain or loss on the
exercise of Warrants for Common Shares.

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RISK FACTORS

THE COMPANY HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUING LOSSES; IT HAS HIGH LEVERAGE AND A FIXED
CHARGE COVERAGE DEFICIT

The Company has experienced losses from continuing operations for the last
four years. The Company had outstanding debt in the amount of $57.5 million as
of March 31, 1999 and a margin loan payable of $4.0 million, and its earnings
have been inadequate to cover fixed charges for the four most recent years. The
Company's ability to make required payments on its debt will depend on its
ability to generate cash sufficient for such purposes. Similarly, the Company's
future operating performance and ability to make planned expenditures will
depend on future economic conditions and financial, business and other factors
which may be beyond its control. There is a risk that the Company will not be
able to generate enough funds to repay its debt. If the Company cannot service
its fixed charges, it would significantly harm the Company.

THE COMPANY IS SUBJECT TO RISKS RELATING TO THE INDUSTRIES IN WHICH IT OPERATES

Each of the Company's operating businesses, Ladenburg, BrookeMil and New
Valley Realty division, and its interests in Western Realty Ducat Development
LLC and Western Realty Repin LLC, are subject to substantial risks.

THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY. Ladenburg is subject to uncertainties endemic to
the securities industry. These include the volatility of domestic and
international financial, bond and stock markets, as demonstrated by recent
disruptions in the financial markets, extensive governmental regulation,
litigation, intense competition and substantial fluctuations in the volume and
price level of securities. Ladenburg also depends on the solvency of various
counterparties. As a result, revenues and earnings may vary significantly from
quarter to quarter and from year to year. In periods of low volume,
profitability is impaired because certain expenses remain relatively fixed.
Ladenburg is much smaller and has much less capital than many firms in the
industry.

RISKS OF REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURES AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. The Company
has a significant joint venture. The ownership and voting interests in this
joint venture are held equally by the Company and another party, and the Company
must seek the approval of the other party for actions regarding the joint
venture. Since the other party's interests may differ from those of the Company,
a deadlock could arise that might impair the ability of the joint venture to
function. Such a deadlock could significantly harm the joint venture. The joint
venture also may make it more difficult for the Company to forge alliances in
Russia with other entities.

The Company plans to pursue a variety of real estate construction projects.
Construction projects are subject to special risks including potential increase
in costs, inability to meet deadlines which may delay the timely completion of
projects, reliance on contractors who may be unable to perform and the need to
obtain various governmental or third party consents.

RISKS RELATING TO OPERATIONS IN RUSSIA. The Company has significant real
estate development operations in Russia. These operations are subject to a high
level of risk. In its on-going transition from a centrally-controlled economy
under communist rule, Russia has experienced dramatic political, social and
economic upheaval. There is a risk that further reforms necessary to complete
this transition will not occur. The Russian economy

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suffers from significant inflation, declining industrial production, rising
unemployment and underemployment, and an unstable currency. In addition,
BrookeMil and Western Realty Ducat may be harmed by:

- political or diplomatic developments;

- regional tensions;

- currency repatriation restrictions;

- foreign exchange fluctuations;

- an undeveloped system of commercial laws, including laws on real estate
title and mortgages, and a relatively untested judicial system;

- an evolving tax system subject to constant changes which may be applied
retroactively; and

- other legal developments and, in particular, the risks of expropriation,
nationalization and confiscation of assets and changes in laws relating
to foreign ownership.

The uncertainties in Russia may impair BrookeMil's and Western Realty
Ducat's ability to complete planned financing and investing activities. The
development of certain Russian properties will require significant amounts of
debt and other financing. In acquiring its interest in the Kremlin sites,
BrookeMil agreed with the City of Moscow to invest an additional $6.0 million in
1999 (which has been funded) and $22 million in 2000 in the development of the
property. The Company is actively pursuing various financing alternatives on
behalf of Western Realty Ducat and BrookeMil. However, given the recent economic
turmoil in Russia, there is a risk that financing will not be available on
acceptable terms. Failure to obtain sufficient capital for the projects would
force Western Realty Ducat and BrookeMil to curtail or delay their projects.

THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT DOES NOT DEVOTE ITS FULL TIME TO THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS

The Company is dependent upon the services of Bennett S. LeBow, the
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The loss to
the Company of Mr. LeBow could harm the Company. In addition, management divides
its time between the Company and Brooke and, consequently, does not spend its
full time on the Company's business.

BROOKE CONTROLS A MAJORITY OF THE COMPANY'S SHARES

As a result of the recapitalization and assuming that no warrant holder
exercises its warrants, Brooke's ownership of the outstanding Common Shares
increased from 42.3% to 55.1% and its total voting power from 42% to 55.1%. As
holder of the absolute majority of the Common Shares, Brooke is able to elect
all of the Company's directors and control the management of the Company. Also,
the increase in Brooke's ownership of Common Shares makes it impossible for a
third party to acquire control of the Company without the consent of Brooke and
therefore may discourage third parties from seeking to acquire the Company. A
third party would have to negotiate any such transaction with Brooke, and the
interests of Brooke may be different from the interests of other Company
stockholders. This may depress the price of the Common Shares.

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THE COMPANY ENGAGES IN SUBSTANTIAL RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has had substantial dealings with its controlling stockholder
and its affiliates, certain members of management and certain directors. The
Company may continue to have such dealings in the future. While the Company
believes these arrangements and transactions are fair to and in the best
interest of the Company, they were not negotiated at arms length.

THE VALUE OF AND MARKET FOR COMMON SHARES IS UNCERTAIN

The Company has recently completed a plan of recapitalization that made
far-reaching changes in the Company's capital structure. At this time, it is
unclear how the Common Shares will be valued after the recapitalization.
Moreover, while the Company will seek to have the Common Shares quoted on the
Nasdaq SmallCap Market, or if possible the Nasdaq National Market System, there
is a risk that the Company will not be able to satisfy applicable listing
requirements. Even if the Common Shares are quoted, the liquidity of their
trading market is uncertain. The potential future issuance of the Common Shares
on exercise of the Warrants, which would increase the number of Common Shares by
more than 76%, may depress the price of the Common Shares. The Company has not
declared a dividend on the Common Shares since 1984, and does not currently
intend to pay such dividends in the foreseeable future.

DISCLAIMER REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. We may also make
written or oral forward-looking statements in our periodic reports to the SEC,
in our annual reports to stockholders, in our proxy statements, in our offering
circulars and prospectuses, in press releases and other written materials and in
oral statements made by our officers, directors or employees to third parties.
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs
and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place
undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
they are made, and we undertake no duty to update publicly any of them in light
of new information or future events.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We
caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such
factors include but are not limited to those factors described in "RISK FACTORS"
of this prospectus.

USE OF PROCEEDS

The aggregate net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Common Shares
on exercise of all of the outstanding Warrants will be approximately
$231,032,863. These proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

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DILUTION

Our pro forma net tangible book value as of March 31, 1999, giving effect
to the recapitalization as if it had occurred on such date, was $104,062,000 or
$4.46 per share. Net tangible book value is defined as the book value of all the
assets of the Company, less all liabilities and intangible assets. Without
taking into account any changes in net tangible book value after March 31, 1999,
other than to give effect to the exercise of all outstanding Warrants and the
application of the net proceeds therefrom, the pro forma net tangible book value
of the Company's Common Shares as of March 31, 1999 would have been
approximately $335,094,863 or $8.02 per share. The following table gives effect
to the exercise of all outstanding Warrants at an exercise price of $12.50 per
Warrant. The table illustrates the immediate increase in net tangible book value
of $3.56 per share to the Company's existing stockholders and an immediate
dilution of $4.48 per share to new investors.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of March 31,
1999 (giving effect to the recapitalization).............. $ 4.46
Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable
to exercise of Warrants................................... 3.56
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Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of March 31,
1999 giving effect to the recapitalization and the
exercise of the Warrants.................................. $ 8.02
Immediate dilution per share to new investors............... 4.48
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Exercise price per Warrant.................................. $12.50
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</TABLE>

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended March 31, 1999 have been
prepared giving effect to the recapitalization which occurred on June 4, 1999,
the Company's sale of its four office buildings in Troy, Michigan and Bernards
Township, New Jersey which occurred on September 28, 1998, and the sale by
Thinking Machines, the Company's 73%-owned subsidiary, of its Darwin(R) software
and services business which occurred on June 2, 1999 and the Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1999 has been prepared giving effect
to the recapitalization and the Thinking Machines sale. The pro forma financial
information should be read in conjunction with the information set forth under
"Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations -- Introduction -- Plan of Recapitalization,"
"Business -- New Valley Realty Division -- Sale of Properties",
"Business -- Other Acquisitions and Investments -- Thinking Machines
Corporation" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes
included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Since there has not been a change in the equity ownership of the Company of
greater than 50% as a result of the recapitalization, the recapitalization will
not be subject to purchase accounting. Consequently, the pro forma information
does not reflect any adjustment to the carrying value of assets and liabilities
of the Company based on the fair market value as of the date of the
recapitalization.

The Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were prepared
as if the recapitalization, the sale of the office buildings and the Thinking
Machines sale had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. The Pro
Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1999 was prepared as
if the recapitalization and the Thinking Machines sale had occurred on March 31,
1999.

The pro forma expenses do not reflect non-recurring costs directly
attributed to the plan of recapitalization which were expensed upon consummation
of the recapitalization. The pro forma financial information does not purport to
show the results, which would actually have occurred had such transactions been
completed as of the date and for the period presented or which may occur in the
future.

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NEW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
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PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
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THINKING
MACHINES
HISTORICAL SALE RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA
---------- -------- ---------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Principal transactions, net......... $ 4,776 $ 4,776
Commissions......................... 11,126 11,126
Corporate finance fees.............. 1,438 1,438
Gain on sale of investments, net.... 499 499
Loss in joint venture............... (1,503) (1,503)
Real estate leasing................. 2,230 2,230
Computer sales and service.......... 251 $ (251)(a) --
Interest and dividends.............. 1,261 1,261
Other income........................ 2,692 -- 2,692
---------- ------- -----------
Total revenues.................... 22,770 (251)(a) 22,519
---------- ------- -----------
Costs and expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative.................... 26,592 (1,760)(a) 24,832
Interest............................ 2,325 (92)(a) 2,233
---------- ------- -----------
Total costs and expenses.......... 28,917 (1,852) 27,065
---------- ------- -----------
Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes and minority
interests........................... (6,147) 1,601 (4,546)
Income tax provision.................. 15 15
Minority interests in loss from
continuing operations of
consolidated subsidiaries........... 480 (435)(a) 45
---------- ------- -----------
Loss from continuing operations....... (5,682) 1,166 (4,516)
Discontinued operations:
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations........................ 4,100 -- 4,100
---------- ------- -----------
Income from discontinued
operations........................ 4,100 -- 4,100
---------- ------- -----------
Net loss.............................. (1,582) 1,166 (416)
Dividend requirements on Preferred
Shares.............................. (22,219) -- $ 22,219(b) --
---------- ------- ----------- -----------
Net loss applicable to Common
Shares.............................. $ (23,801) $ 1,166 $ 22,219(b) $ (416)
========== ======= =========== ===========
Loss per Common Share (basic and
diluted):
Continuing operations............... $ (2.92) $ (0.20)
Discontinued operations............. .43 .18
---------- -----------
Net loss per Common Share........... $ (2.49) $ (0.02)
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Number of shares used in
computation......................... 9,577,624 13,739,637(b) 23,317,261
========== =========== ===========
Number of earnings to fixed
changes(b).......................... -- --
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(a) To eliminate the operations of Thinking Machines.
(b) To adjust for the conversion of outstanding Preferred Shares and Common
Shares to new Common Shares and Warrants.

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NEW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
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PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
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SALE OF THINKING
OFFICE MACHINES
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS SALE RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA
---------- --------- -------- ---------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Principal transactions,
net.................... $ 11,430 $ 11,430
Commissions.............. 28,284 28,284
Corporate finance fees... 14,733 14,733
Gain on sale of
investments, net....... 11,768 11,768
Loss in joint venture.... (4,976) -- (4,976)
Real estate leasing...... 20,577 $(10,222)(a) 10,355
Gain on sale of real
estate................. 4,682 (4,682)(a) --
Computer sales and
service................ 794 $ (794)(b) --
Interest and dividends... 8,808 (71)(a) 8,737
Other income............. 5,987 -- -- 5,987
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Total revenues......... 102,087 (14,975) (794) 86,318
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Costs and expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative......... 110,375 (4,914)(a) (6,837)(b) 98,624
Interest................. 13,939 (5,494)(a) (87)(b) 8,358
Provision for loss on
long-term
investments............ 3,185 -- -- 3,185
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Total costs and
expenses............. 127,499 (10,408) (6,924) 110,167
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Loss from continuing
operations before income
taxes and minority
interests................ (25,412) (4,567) 6,130 (23,849)
Income tax provision....... 6 6
Minority interests in loss
from continuing
operations of
consolidated
subsidiaries............. 2,089 -- (1,644)(b) 445
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Loss from continuing
operations............... (23,329) (4,567) 4,486 (23,410)
Discontinued operations:
Gain on disposal of
discontinued
operations............. 7,740 -- -- 7,740
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Income from discontinued
operations............. 7,740 -- -- 7,740
---------- -------- ------- -----------
Net loss................... (15,589) (4,567) 4,486 (15,670)
Dividend requirements on
preferred shares......... 80,964 -- -- $ 80,964(c) --
---------- -------- ------- ----------- -----------
Net loss applicable to
Common Shares............ $ (96,553) (4,567) $ 4,486 $ 80,964(c) $ (15,670)
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(a) To eliminate the operations of the office buildings.
(b) To eliminate the operations of Thinking Machines.
(c) To adjust for the conversion of outstanding Preferred Shares and Common
Shares to new Common Shares and Warrants.

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NEW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, 1999
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PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
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THINKING
MACHINES
HISTORICAL SALE RECAPITALIZATION PRO FORMA
---------- -------- ---------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............ $ 10,312 $4,300(b) $ 14,612
Investment securities available for
sale............................... 36,563 36,563
Trading securities owned............. 6,562 6,562
Restricted assets.................... 1,192 350(a) 1,542
Receivable from clearing brokers..... 12,575 12,575
Other current assets................. 3,647 (492)(a) 3,155
--------- ------ -----------
Total current assets............... 70,851 4,158 75,009
--------- ------ -----------
Investment in real estate, net......... 83,049 83,049
Furniture and equipment, net........... 10,393 (342)(a) 10,051
Restricted assets...................... 8,909 8,909
Long-term investments, net............. 11,726 11,726
Investment in joint venture............ 63,690 63,690
Other assets........................... 6,020 (42)(a) 5,978
--------- ------ -----------
Total assets....................... $ 254,638 $3,774 $ 258,412
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Current liabilities:
Margin loan payable.................. $ 4,044 $ 4,044
Current portion of notes payable and
other long-term obligations........ 2,708 2,708
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities........................ 26,863 $ (232)(a),(b) $ 600(d) 27,231
Prepetition claims and restructuring
accruals........................... 12,340 12,340
Income taxes......................... 18,361 18,361
Securities sold, not yet purchased... 2,659 -- -- 2,659
--------- ------ ------------ -----------
Total current liabilities.......... 66,975 (232) 600 67,343
--------- ------ ------------ -----------
Notes payable.......................... 54,801 54,801
Other long-term obligations............ 28,200 1,094(a) 29,294
Redeemable preferred shares............ 332,198 (332,198)(e) --
Commitment and contingencies...........
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Cumulative preferred shares;
liquidation preference of $69,769
and $0; dividends in arrears
$172,905 and $0.................... 279 (279)(e) --
Common Shares, $.01 par value;
850,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 9,577,624 and
23,317,261 shares outstanding...... 96 137(e) 233
Additional paid-in capital........... 534,568 331,740(d),(e) 866,308
Accumulated deficit.................. (759,598) 2,912(c) (756,686)
Unearned compensation on stock
options............................ (148) (148)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income............................. (2,733) -- -- (2,733)
--------- ------ ------------ -----------
Total stockholders' equity
(deficiency)..................... (227,536) 2,912 331,598 106,974
--------- ------ ------------ -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity (deficiency).............. $ 254,638 $3,774 $ 258,412
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(a) To eliminate the operations of Thinking Machines.
(b) To record the sale of Thinking Machines' assets.
(c) Represents the gain realized on the sale of Thinking Machines' assets.
(d) To record costs associated with the plan of recapitalization.
(e) To record the plan of recapitalization.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected financial data presented in the following table for and as of
the end of each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 and
each year in the five-year period ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and
1994 have been derived from the financial statements of the Company. Balance
Sheets at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related Statements of Operations,
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficiency and Statements of Cash Flows
for each of the three fiscal years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 and
related notes, appear elsewhere in this prospectus. The financial data for each
of the three-month periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 are derived from
unaudited financial statements of the Company and include all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which the Company considers
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of
operations for those periods. Operating results for the three months ended March
31, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the entire year ended December 31, 1999. The historical data presented in the
following table does not reflect the effects of the recapitalization.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------- ------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING RESULTS:
Total revenues......... $ 22,770 $ 33,840 $102,087 $114,568 $130,865 $ 67,730 $ 10,381
Total costs and
expenses(a).......... 28,917 34,260 127,499 139,989 149,454 66,064 26,146
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
(Loss) income from
continuing operations
before income taxes,
minority interests,
and extraordinary
items................ (6,147) (420) (25,412) (25,421) (18,589) 1,666 (15,765)
Income tax provision
(benefit)............ 15 6 6 186 300 292 (500)
Minority interests in
loss from continuing
operations of
consolidated
subsidiaries......... 480 583 2,089 1,347 4,241 -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
(Loss) income from
continuing operations
before extraordinary
items................ (5,682) 157 (23,329) (24,260) (14,648) 1,374 (15,265)
Income from
discontinued
operations........... 4,100 -- 7,740 3,687 7,158 16,873 1,135,706
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
(Loss) income before
extraordinary
items................ (1,582) 157 (15,589) (20,573) (7,490) 18,247 1,120,441
Extraordinary
items(b)............. -- -- -- -- -- -- (110,500)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
Net (loss) income...... (1,582) 157 (15,589) (20,573) (7,490) 18,247 1,009,941
Dividend requirements
on preferred
shares(c)............ (22,219) (18,832) (80,964) (68,475) (61,949) (72,303) (80,037)
Excess of carrying
value of redeemable
preferred shares over
cost of shares
purchased............ -- -- -- -- 4,279 40,342 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
Net (loss) income
applicable to Common
Shares............... $(23,801) $(18,675) $(96,553) $(89,048) $(65,160) $(13,714) $ 929,904
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------- ------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ==========
Per common and
equivalent share(f):
Basic:
Loss from
continuing
operations before
extraordinary
items............ $ (2.92) $ (1.95) $ (10.89) $ (9.68) $ (7.55) $ (3.20) $ (10.12)
Discontinued
operations....... .43 -- .81 .38 .75 1.77 120.63
Extraordinary
items............ -- -- -- -- -- -- (11.74)
Net (loss)
income........... (2.49) (1.95) (10.08) (9.30) (6.80) (1.43) 98.77
Diluted:
Loss from
continuing
operations before
extraordinary
items............ $ (2.92) $ (1.95) $ (10.89) $ (9.68) $ (7.55) $ (3.20) $ (9.00)
Discontinued
operations....... .43 -- .81 .38 .75 1.77 107.36
Extraordinary
items............ -- -- -- -- -- -- (10.45)
Net (loss)
income........... (2.49) (1.95) (10.08) (9.30) (6.80) (1.43) 87.91
Dividends
declared(c).......... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Book value............. $ (23.75) $ (21.44) $ (13.61) $ (7.55) $ (3.18) $ (4.01)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets......... $254,638 $272,722 $441,391 $406,540 $385,822 $1,069,891
Long-term
obligations........ 54,801 54,801 185,024 170,223 11,967 36,177
Prepetition
claims(d).......... 12,340 12,364 12,611 15,526 33,392 619,833
Redeemable preferred
shares(e).......... 322,198 316,202 258,638 210,571 226,396 317,798
Stockholders'
deficiency......... (227,536) (205,312) (130,399) (72,364) (30,461) (38,444)
Working capital
(deficiency)....... 3,876 7,870 (6,986) 85,610 155,565 284,849
</TABLE>

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(a) Includes reorganization (benefit) expense of $(9,706), $(2,044) and $22,734
in 1996, 1995, 1994, respectively.

(b) Represents extraordinary loss on the extinguishment of debt in 1994.

(c) The dividend requirements on preferred share amounts for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 and the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997,
1996, 1995 and 1994 include $260, $202, $891, $692, $417, $521 and $4,847,
respectively, accrued on the Class A Senior Preferred Shares to reflect the
effective dividend yield over the life of such securities. All preferred
dividends, whether or not declared, are reflected as a deduction in
arriving at income (loss) applicable to Common Shares. No dividends on
Preferred Shares were declared in 1999, 1998 and 1997. Dividends of $40 per
share in 1996 and $50 per share in both 1995 and 1994 were declared on the
Class A Senior Preferred Shares.

(d) Represents prepetition claims against the Company in its bankruptcy case.
See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and "Business -- Legal
Proceedings."

(e) Includes cumulative preferred dividends on the redeemable Class A Senior
Preferred Shares of $234,581, $176,161, $219,068, $163,302, $117,117,
$121,893 and $176,761 at March 31, 1999 and 1998 and December 31, 1998,
1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. See Note 13 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.

(f) All per share data have been restated to reflect the one-for-20 reverse
stock split completed on July 29, 1996 but do not give effect to the
recapitalization.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

INTRODUCTION

The following discussion assesses the results of operations, capital
resources and liquidity of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. It
should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data and the
Consolidated Financial Statements, Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this document.
The operating results of the periods presented were not significantly affected
by inflation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Ladenburg, BrookeMil, Thinking Machines and other subsidiaries.

The Company's financial statements have been affected by its complete
redeployment of its assets since it emerged from bankruptcy in January 1995.
These redeployment transactions include:

- the sale of the money transfer business in January 1995 (booked in 1994)
and the messaging service business in October 1995. These operations,
which generated virtually all of the Company's revenues before 1995, are
treated as discontinued in the Company's financial statements,

- the acquisition of the broker-dealer business in May 1995,

- the purchase of the Company's U.S. office buildings and shopping centers
in January 1996 and the sale of the office buildings in September 1998,

- the acquisition of BrookeMil in January 1997,

- the formation in February 1998 of the Western Realty Ducat joint venture,
to which the Company contributed a significant portion of BrookeMil's
operations and which is accounted for on the equity method, and

- the formation in June 1998 of the Western Realty Repin joint venture to
provide financing to BrookeMil.

THE COMPANY'S INVESTMENT IN RJR NABISCO. The Company expensed $100 in 1997
and $11,724 in 1996 relating to its investment in the common stock of RJR
Nabisco Holdings Corp. Under a December 27, 1995 agreement between the Company
and Brooke, the Company agreed to reimburse Brooke for certain reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses in connection with RJR Nabisco. The Company paid Brooke a
total of $17 in 1997 and $2,370 in 1996.

On February 29, 1996, the Company entered into a total return equity swap
transaction with an unaffiliated financial institution relating to 1,000,000
shares of RJR Nabisco common stock. The size of the swap was reduced to 750,000
shares of RJR Nabisco common stock as of August 13, 1996. During the third
quarter of 1996, the swap was terminated when the Company reduced its holdings
of RJR Nabisco common stock, and the Company recognized a loss on the swap of
$7,305 for the year ended December 31, 1996.

CLASS A SENIOR PREFERRED SHARES. During 1996, the Company repurchased
72,104 Class A Senior Preferred Shares for an aggregate consideration of
$10,530. The Company

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declared and paid cash dividends on the Class A Senior Preferred Shares of $40
per share in 1996.

REINCORPORATION. On July 29, 1996, the Company reincorporated from New
York to Delaware and effected a one-for 20 reverse stock split of the Common
Shares. All per share data has been restated to retroactively reflect the
reverse stock split, and a total of $1,820 was reclassified from the Company's
Common Shares account to the additional paid-in capital account.

PLAN OF RECAPITALIZATION. The Company consummated the plan of
recapitalization on June 4, 1999, following approval by the Company's
stockholders. Pursuant to the plan of recapitalization:

- each $15.00 Class A Increasing Rate Cumulative Senior Preferred Share
($100 liquidation), $.01 par value, was reclassified into 20 Common
Shares and one Warrant,

- each $3.00 Class B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Share, $.10 par
value, was reclassified into 1/3 of a Common Share and five Warrants, and

- each outstanding Common Share was reclassified into 1/10 of a Common
Share and 3/10 of a Warrant.

The plan of recapitalization will have a significant effect on the
Company's financial position and results of operations. As a result of the
recapitalization, on a pro forma basis at March 31, 1999, the carrying value and
dividend arrearages of $332,198 of redeemable preferred stock were eliminated,
changing a stockholders' deficiency of $227,536 into stockholders' equity of
$104,062. Furthermore, the recapitalization resulted in the elimination of the
existing redeemable preferred shares of the Company and the on-going dividend
accruals thereon, as well as the redemption obligation for the Series A
Preferred Shares in January 2003. Also as a result of the recapitalization, the
number of outstanding Common Shares more than doubled, and additional Common
Shares were reserved for issuance upon exercise of the Warrants. In addition,
Brooke increased its ownership of the outstanding Common Shares from 42.3% to
55.1%, and its total voting power from 42% to 55.1%.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS. In February 1997, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." This new standard is designed to improve the earnings per
share information provided in financial statements by simplifying the existing
computational guidelines, revising disclosure requirements and increasing the
comparability of earnings per share data on an international basis. Prior years'
earnings per share have been restated to conform with this standard.

In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." The statement, which the Company adopted in the first quarter of 1998,
establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its
components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. Where
applicable, earlier periods have been restated to conform to the standards
established by SFAS No. 130. The adoption of SFAS 130 did not have a material
impact on the Company's financial statements.

For transactions entered into beginning in 1998, the Company has adopted
and is reporting under SOP 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition." The adoption of
SOP 97-2 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

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In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or
Obtained for Internal Use." Under SOP 98-1, the carrying value of software
developed or obtained for internal use is assessed based on an analysis of
estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis and before interest
charges. SOP 98-1 is effective for transactions entered into in fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1998. The Company believes that adoption of SOP
98-1 will not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information," which establishes standards for
reporting by public business enterprises of information about operating
segments. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 131 and has restated its financial
statements to conform to the pronouncement in the fourth quarter of 1998.

In June 1998, FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 is effective for all fiscal
quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. SFAS 133 requires
that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current
earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is
designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge
transaction. The Company has not yet determined the impact of adoption of SFAS
133 on its earnings or statements of financial position.

YEAR 2000 COSTS. The "Year 2000 issue" relates to computer programs that
were written using two digits rather than four digits to define the applicable
year. If the Company's or its subsidiaries' computer programs with
date-sensitive functions are not Year 2000 compliant, they may recognize a date
using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in
system failure or miscalculations causing disruption to operations, including an
inability to process transactions or engage in similar normal business
activities.

THE COMPANY AND BROOKEMIL. Both the Company and BrookeMil use personal
computers for all transactions. All such computers and related systems and
software are less than three years old and are Year 2000 compliant. As a result,
the Company believes the Company and BrookeMil are Year 2000 compliant.

It is unclear whether the Russian government and other organizations that
provide significant infrastructure services have addressed the Year 2000 problem
sufficiently to mitigate potential substantial disruption of these
infrastructure services. The substantial disruption of these services would have
an adverse affect on the operations of BrookeMil and Western Realty Ducat.
Furthermore, the current financial crisis could affect the ability of the
Russian government and other organizations to fund Year 2000 compliance
programs.

LADENBURG. Ladenburg has recently completed a plan to address Year 2000
compliance. Ladenburg's plan addresses external interfaces with third party
computer systems necessary in the broker-dealer industry. It also addresses
internal operations software necessary to continue operations on a daily basis.
Ladenburg anticipates that all phases of its Year 2000 plan except for the
contingency planning phase will be complete by July 1999 and will cost
approximately $650. The cost is inclusive of hardware and software upgrades and
replacements as well as consulting. Ladenburg anticipates that the

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remaining costs will be incurred by July 1999. Ladenburg completed its
contingency planning phase in May 1999.

EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. The modifications for Year 2000 compliance by
the Company and its subsidiaries are proceeding according to plan and are
expected to be completed by 1999. However, the failure of the Company's service
providers to resolve their own processing issues in a timely manner could result
in material financial risk. The most significant outside service provider is
Ladenburg's clearing agent. Ladenburg has been informed by its clearing agent
that it has initiated an extensive effort to ensure that it is Year 2000
compliant. Ladenburg has been informed by its clearing agent that it completed
the remediation process in July 1998 and anticipates completion of internal
testing of its Year 2000 compliant software in June 1999. The clearing agent has
informed Ladenburg that it will conduct system-wide testing of its Year 2000
software throughout 1999.

Although the Company and its subsidiaries are in the process of confirming
that their service providers are adequately addressing Year 2000 issues, there
remains a risk that interaction with service providers will impair the Company's
or its subsidiaries' services.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, and the three months
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, results of continuing operations of the Company's
primary operating units were as follows. The operations of BrookeMil are
included in the real estate operations, while the Company's interest in the
Western Realty Ducat joint venture, which is accounted for on the equity method,
is included in corporate and other activity.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------ -----------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Broker-dealer:
Revenues...................... $19,030 $19,425 $ 66,569 $56,197 $ 71,960
Expenses...................... 19,005 20,649 72,744 66,155 72,305
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Operating income (loss) before
taxes and minority
interests.................. $ 25 $(1,224) $ (6,175) $(9,958) $ (345)
======= ======= ======== ======= ========
Real estate:
Revenues...................... $ 2,323 $ 7,776 $ 25,259 $27,067 $ 23,559
Expenses...................... 3,548 7,796 25,451 34,894 24,304
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Operating loss before taxes
and minority interests..... $(1,225) $ (20) $ (192) $(7,827) $ (745)
======= ======= ======== ======= ========
Computer software:
Revenues...................... $ 251 $ 413 $ 794 $ 3,947 $ 15,017
Expenses...................... 1,852 1,662 6,924 12,103 30,099
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Operating loss before taxes
and minority interests..... $(1,601) $(1,249) $ (6,130) $(8,156) $(15,082)
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------ -----------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
======= ======= ======== ======= ========
Corporate and other:
Revenues...................... $ 1,166 $ 6,226 $ 9,465 $27,357 $ 20,329
Expenses...................... 4,512 4,153 22,380 26,837 22,746
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Operating (loss) income before
taxes and minority
interests.................. $(3,346) $ 2,073 $(12,915) $ 520 $ (2,417)
======= ======= ======== ======= ========
</TABLE>

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED 1998

Consolidated total revenues were $22,770 for the three months ended March
31, 1999 versus $33,840 for the same period last year. The decrease in revenues
of $11,070 is attributable primarily to the $5,453 decrease in revenues from the
real estate operations as a result of the sale of the U.S. office buildings in
September 1998 and the contribution of Ducat Place II to Western Realty Ducat in
February 1998. Revenues were also lower as a result of decreased gains on
investments of $4,158 in 1999.

Ladenburg's revenues for the first quarter of 1999 decreased $395 as
compared to revenues for the first quarter of 1998. Ladenburg's expenses for the
first quarter of 1999 decreased $1,644 as compared to expenses for the first
quarter of 1998 due primarily to a decrease in administrative overhead.

Revenues from the real estate operations for the first quarter of 1999
decreased $5,453 primarily due to the sale of the office buildings in September
1998 and the contribution of Ducat Place II to Western Realty Ducat in February
1998. Expenses of the real estate operations decreased $4,248 in the 1999 period
due primarily to the sale of the office buildings. In the first quarter of 1999,
BrookeMil incurred expenses of $1,391, which were related to the acquisition of
the Kremlin Sites. A foreign currency loss of $236, which resulted from the
devaluation of rubles held in an escrow account, was included in BrookeMil's
expenses for the first quarter of 1999. The Company anticipates that the
currency loss will be offset by lower future expenditures in the development of
the Kremlin sites. During 1999, BrookeMil also incurred interest expense
associated with the Repin loan of $978.

Thinking Machines had revenues of $251 for the three months ended March 31,
1999. Direct costs of these revenues were $90 for the period. Operating expenses
of Thinking Machines consisted of primarily selling, general and administrative
of $684 and research and development of $1,000 for the three months ended March
31, 1999. Thinking Machines had revenues of $413 for the three months ended
March 31, 1998. Direct costs of these revenues were $185 for the period.
Operating expenses of Thinking Machines consisted of selling, general and
administrative of $661 and research and development of $816 for the three months
ended March 31, 1998. As discussed below, on June 2, 1999, Thinking Machines
sold the assets of its Darwin(R) software and services business to Oracle
Corporation.

For the first quarter of 1999, the Company's revenues of $1,165 related to
corporate and other activities primarily consisted of net gains on investments
of $499 and interest and dividend income of $492 as compared to net gains on
investments of $5,596 and

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interest and dividends income of $596 for the same period in the prior year.
Corporate revenues in 1999 were offset by $1,503 of loss in joint venture.

Corporate and other expenses of $4,511 for the first quarter of 1999
consisted primarily of employee compensation and benefits of $2,280 and expenses
of a certain non-significant consolidated subsidiary of $493. Corporate and
other expenses for the first quarter of 1998 of $4,153 consisted primarily of
employee compensation and benefits of $1,849 and expenses associated with a
50.1% consolidated subsidiary of $613.

Income tax for the first quarter of 1999 was $15 versus $6 for the first
quarter of 1998 due to state tax expense. The effective tax rate does not bear a
customary relationship with pre-tax accounting income principally as a
consequence of the change in the valuation allowance relating to deferred tax
assets.

FISCAL 1998 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1997

Consolidated total revenues for 1998 were $102,087 as compared with
$114,568 for 1997. The decrease in revenues of $12,481 is primarily attributable
to the decrease in corporate and other revenues and revenues at Thinking
Machines offset by an increase in revenues at Ladenburg. The decrease in
corporate and other revenues was a result of a decline in gains on investments
of $8,033 and a loss in Western Realty Ducat of $4,976. During 1998, Ladenburg
experienced an increase in commissions offset by a decline in principal
transactions as compared to the prior year. The decrease in Thinking Machines'
revenues was due to the termination of its parallel processing computer sales
and service business commencing in the fourth quarter of 1996.

Ladenburg's revenues for 1998 consisted of commissions of $28,284,
principal transactions of $11,276, corporate finance fees of $14,673, syndicate
and underwriting income of $2,834 and other income of $9,502. Ladenburg's
revenues for 1997 consisted of principal transactions of $17,115, commissions of
$16,727, corporate finance fees of $11,971, syndicate and underwriting income of
$3,269, and other income of $7,115. Expenses of Ladenburg for 1998 consisted of
employee compensation and benefits of $47,845 and other expenses of $24,899.
Expenses of Ladenburg for 1997 consisted of employee compensation and benefits
of $42,495 and other expenses of $23,660.

Revenues from the real estate operations in 1998 decreased $1,808 primarily
due to lower fourth quarter revenues as a result of the sale of the office
buildings in September 1998 and the contribution of Ducat Place II to Western
Realty Ducat offset by the $4,682 gain on the sale of the office buildings.
Expenses of the real estate operations decreased $9,443 due primarily to the
absence of significant expenses associated with Ducat Place II and Ducat Place
III resulting from the contribution of the properties to Western Realty Ducat
and the sale of the office buildings. A foreign currency loss of $1,860, which
resulted from the devaluation of rubles held in an escrow account, was included
in BrookeMil's expenses for 1998. The currency loss will be offset by lower
future expenditures in the development of the Kremlin sites.

Thinking Machines' revenues in 1998 resulted from software and maintenance
revenue of $680 and service and other revenues of $114. To date, Thinking
Machines has had only minimal revenues from the sale or leasing of such software
and services. Prior to the June 2, 1999 asset sale, Thinking Machines was
developing and marketing a data mining software product. Thinking Machines'
revenues in 1997 resulted from parallel processing computer sales and service of
$3,386, software and maintenance revenue of $241, service

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revenues of $109, interest income of $94 and other income of $117. Operating
expenses of Thinking Machines in 1998 consisted of cost of sales of $821,
selling, general and administrative of $2,571, research and development of
$3,444 and interest expense of $88. Operating expenses of Thinking Machines in
1997 consisted of cost of sales of $3,463 ($2,309 of which related to the
parallel processing computer division), selling, general and administrative of
$5,206 and research and development of $3,434.

For 1998, the Company's revenues of $9,465 related to corporate and other
activities consisted primarily of net gains on investments of $11,767 and
interest and dividends income of $2,199, offset by the $4,976 loss in the
Western Realty Ducat joint venture. During 1998, the principal component of net
gains on investments were $4,770 from the liquidation of long-term investments
and $6,997 from the liquidation of portfolio holdings. For 1997, the Company's
revenues of $27,357 related to corporate and other activities consisted
primarily of net gains on investments of $19,800 and interest and dividends
income of $3,252. During 1997, the principal component of net gain on
investments consisted of $7,570 and $11,392 from sales of RJR Nabisco and
Milestone Scientific Inc. equity, respectively.

Corporate and other expenses of $22,380 for 1998 consisted primarily of
employee compensation and benefits of $8,937, a provision for loss on a
long-term investment of $3,185, expenses of certain non-significant subsidiaries
of $3,719 and interest expense of $366. Corporate and other expenses of $26,837
for 1997 consisted primarily of a provision for loss on a long-term investment
of $3,796, employee compensation and benefits of $9,495 and interest expense of
$1,640.

Income tax expense for 1998 was $6 compared to $186 in 1997. Income tax
expense for 1998 and 1997 related to state income taxes at Ladenburg and $107 of
Russian profits tax at BrookeMil in 1997.

The Company recorded a gain on disposal of discontinued operations of
$7,740 in 1998 related to the settlement of a lawsuit originally initiated by
the Company's former Western Union telegraph business. The Company received an
additional $4,100 in the first quarter of 1999 from the settlement of a similar
lawsuit and will recognize $4,100 of income from discontinued operations for the
three months ended March 31, 1999. During 1997, the Company recorded a gain on
disposal of discontinued operations of $3,687 related to reversals in estimates
of certain pre-petition claims under Chapter 11 and restructuring accruals which
resulted from the Company's former money transfer business. The amounts reversed
were accrued in prior years upon the commencement of purported claims against
the Company in bankruptcy court. The Company's accounting policy is to evaluate
the remaining restructuring accruals on a quarterly basis and adjust liabilities
as claims are settled or dismissed by the bankruptcy court.

THE YEAR 1997 COMPARED TO 1996

Consolidated total revenues for 1997 were $114,568 as compared with
$130,865 for 1996. The decrease in revenues of $16,297 is attributable primarily
to the decrease in revenues of Ladenburg and Thinking Machines. The decrease in
Ladenburg's revenues resulted from a decline in net principal transactions of
$11,231 and a decline of $4,532 in other Ladenburg revenues. During 1997,
Ladenburg experienced a decline in syndicate and underwriting activity,
commission income and net profits as compared to the prior year. The decrease in
Thinking Machines' revenues was due to the termination of its parallel
processing computer sales and service business commencing in the fourth quarter
of 1996.

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Ladenburg's revenues for 1997 consisted of principal transactions of
$17,115, commissions of $16,727, corporate finance fees of $11,971, syndicate
and underwriting income of $3,269, and other income of $7,115. Expenses of
Ladenburg for 1997 consisted of employee compensation and benefits of $42,495
and other expenses of $23,660. For 1996, Ladenburg's revenues consisted of
principal transactions of $28,344, commissions of $17,755, corporate finance
fees of $10,230, syndicate and underwriting income of $7,104 and other income of
$8,527. Expenses of Ladenburg in 1996 consisted of employee compensation and
benefits of $48,613 and other expenses of $23,692.

Revenues from the real estate operations in 1997 increased $3,508 due
primarily to $3,490 in revenues of BrookeMil from February 1, 1997, the date of
acquisition. Expenses of the real estate operations increased $10,590 due
primarily to $11,448 in expenses of BrookeMil from the date of acquisition.

Thinking Machines' revenues in 1997 resulted from parallel processing
computer sales and service of $3,386, software and maintenance revenue of $241,
service revenues of $109, interest income of $117 and other income of $94.
Thinking Machines' revenues in 1996 resulted from parallel processing computer
sales and service of $15,017. Operating expenses of Thinking Machines in 1997
consisted of cost of sales of $3,463, $2,309 of which related to the parallel
processing computer division, selling, general and administrative of $5,206 and
research and development of $3,434. Operating expenses of Thinking Machines in
1996 consisted of $21,239 of costs associated with the parallel processing
computer division, selling, general and administrative of $5,984 and research
and development of $2,876. In 1996, Thinking Machines wrote down certain assets,
principally inventory, associated with its parallel processing computer sales
and service division to their net realizable value and recorded a charge of
$6,200 for these reserves.

For 1997, the Company's revenues of $27,357 for corporate and other
activities consisted primarily of net gains on investments of $19,800 and
interest and dividends income of $3,252. The Company's revenues for corporate
and other activities of $20,329 for 1996 consisted primarily of $12,001 of
interest and dividends income, gain on termination of various service agreements
with First Financial of $1,285 and net gain on investments of $2,528. During
1997, the principal component of net gain on investments consisted of $7,570
from sales of RJR Nabisco equity and $11,392 from sales of Milestone Scientific
Inc. equity. During 1996, the net gain on investments consisted of the gain on
the sale of the investment in a Brazilian airplane manufacturer of $4,285, the
liquidation of two limited partnerships for a gain of $4,201, and the net
realized gain on sales of investment securities held for sale of $1,347, net of
the loss on the RJR Nabisco swap of $7,305.

Corporate and other expenses of $26,837 for 1997 consisted primarily of a
provision for loss on a long-term investment of $3,796, employee compensation
and benefits of $9,495 and interest expense of $1,640. Corporate and other
expenses for 1996 of $22,746 consisted primarily of expenses related to the RJR
Nabisco investment of $11,724, employee compensation and benefits of $7,262, and
interest expense of $4,116, net of $9,706 in reversals of restructuring
accruals. The reversal of restructuring accruals related primarily to the
settlement of certain lease obligations, which were prepetition claims. The
Company did not reverse any restructuring accruals from continuing operations in
1997; however, reversals of $3,687 of accruals related to prepetition claims
filed relating to the Company's former money transfer business were recorded as
income from discontinued operations in 1997.

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Income tax expense for 1997 was $186 compared to $300 in 1996. Income tax
expense for 1997 and 1996 related to state income taxes at Ladenburg in 1997 and
1996 and $107 of Russian profits tax at BrookeMil in 1997.

During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company settled a receivable claim
originally begun by Western Union Telegraph Company for a gain of $6,374 and
reduced certain liabilities related to Western Union retirees by $784. The
Company recorded the gain on settlement and liability reduction as a gain on
disposal of discontinued operations of $7,158. During 1997, the Company recorded
a gain on disposal of discontinued operations of $3,687 related to reversals in
estimates of certain prepetition claims under Chapter 11 and restructuring
accruals which resulted from the Company's former money transfer business.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's net working capital decreased to $3,876 at March 31, 1999
from $7,870 at December 31, 1998 primarily as a result of a $5,418 decline in
the market value of the Company's investments held for sale.

The Company's working capital increased by $14,856 for the year ended
December 31, 1998 and decreased by $92,596 and $69,955 for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

The Company's working capital increased to $7,870 at December 31, 1998 from
a working capital deficit at $6,986 at December 31, 1997 as a result primarily
of the sale of the office buildings, liquidations of various long-term
investments and the contribution of Ducat Place II and Ducat Place III and the
liabilities associated therewith to Western Realty Ducat. The amount was offset
by changes in the Company's unrealized loss on marketable securities.

The Company's working capital decreased by $92,596 from $85,610 at December
31, 1996 to a deficit of $6,986 at December 31, 1997 as a result primarily of
the purchase of BrookeMil and net purchases of long-term investments of $15,384
offset by the net sale of long-term investments of $2,807.

At December 31, 1996, the Company's net working capital was $85,610 and had
decreased by $69,955 from $155,565 at December 31, 1995 as the result primarily
of the payment of preferred dividends of $41,419, the repurchase of redeemable
preferred stock of $10,530 and the purchase of and additions to the office
buildings and shopping centers of $24,496. These items were offset by net
liquidations of investments of $15,241.

During the first quarter 1999, the Company's cash and cash equivalents
decreased from $16,444 to $10,312 due primarily to net purchases of $6,411 of
marketable securities and long-term investments and a decrease in the Company's
margin loans payable of $9,044. The amounts were offset by the incurrence of the
Western Realty Repin loan of $4,473.

During 1998, the Company's cash and cash equivalents increased from $11,606
to $16,444 due primarily to the sale of the office buildings and liquidations of
long-term investments offset by capital expenditures of $21,835 and purchases of
long-term investments of $13,590.

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During 1997, the Company's cash and cash equivalents decreased from $57,282
to $11,606 due primarily to the purchase of BrookeMil and net purchases of
long-term investments offset by the net sale of long-term investments of $2,807.

During 1996, the Company's cash flows came primarily from the sale of its
investments of $178,380 and the release of restricted assets of $29,159. These
funds were used principally to repay margin loan financing of $75,119, to pay
preferred dividends of $41,419, for purchase of and additions to the office
buildings and shopping centers of $24,496, and to fund operations ($22,699).

Cash provided from operating activities for the three months ended March
31, 1999 was $8,744 as compared to cash used for operating activities of $2,722
from the prior year. The difference is due primarily to a decrease of $9,986 in
receivables from clearing brokers in 1999 and the $446 decrease in Ladenburg's
net trading securities owned for the 1999 period versus an $1,967 increase for
the 1998 period. The amount was offset by a decrease in net income of $1,739.

Cash used for operating activities for the year ended December 31, 1998
increased to $13,957 compared to $249 for the prior year. The difference is due
primarily to a net decrease in Ladenburg's net trading securities of $8,665, a
decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $2,144 and gains on the
sale of the office buildings and other long-term investments of $9,452 in 1998.
These amounts were offset by cash provided from discontinued operations of
$7,740 and a decrease in the Company's loss from continuing operations of $931.

Cash used for operating activities for the year ended December 31, 1997
decreased to $249 compared to $22,699 for the year ended December 31, 1996. The
difference is due primarily to the $19,708 increase in non-cash charges in 1997,
consisting of increased depreciation and amortization of $4,657, provision for
losses on long-term investments of $2,795, reversals of restructuring accruals
of $9,706 and non-cash stock compensation expense of $2,550, and increases in
net working capital items of $12,354 in 1997, offset by an increase in net loss
of $13,083.

Cash flows used for investing activities for the three months ended March
31, 1999 were $10,269 compared to cash flows provided from investing activities
of $4,148 for the three months ended March 31, 1998. The difference is primarily
attributable to the $6,411 used to acquire marketable securities and long-term
investments in 1999 compared to net sales of investments of $7,166.

Cash flows provided from investing activities for the year ended December
31, 1998 were $104,213 compared to cash flows used for investing activities of
$21,110 for the year ended December 31, 1997. The difference is attributable
primarily to the sale of the office buildings for $111,292 in 1998, the net
liquidation of long-term investments in 1998 of $12,305 and $20,014 used to
acquire the BrookeMil stock in the 1997 period. The amount is offset by capital
expenditures in 1998 of $18,236 compared with $10,777 in 1997 and greater net
sales of investments in the 1997 period.

Cash flows used for investing activities for the year ended December 31,
1997 were $21,110 compared with cash flows provided from investing activities of
$165,856 for the year ended December 31, 1996. The difference resulted from
changes in net purchases and sales of investment securities of $132,547,
purchases and liquidations of long-term investments of $30,818, restricted
assets of $26,029 and acquisitions of businesses in 1997

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of $21,929. The above-mentioned items were offset by net purchases of real
estate of $25,760.

The capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 1999 related
principally to the development of the Kremlin Sites ($1,608). BrookeMil also
held $3,525, in restricted cash, at March 31, 1999, which is restricted for
future investment in the Kremlin Sites. In connection with the acquisition of
its interest in one of the Kremlin Sites, BrookeMil has agreed with the City of
Moscow to invest an additional $6,000 in 1999 (which has been funded) and
$22,000 in 2000 in the development of the property.

The capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 1998 related
principally to the development of the Kremlin sites ($18,013). BrookeMil also
held $252 in cash at December 31, 1998, which was restricted for future
investment in the Kremlin sites. In acquiring its interest in one of the Kremlin
sites, BrookeMil agreed with the City of Moscow to invest an additional $6,000
in 1999 and $22,000 in 2000 in the development of the property. BrookeMil funded
$4,800 of this amount in the first quarter of 1999.

In June 1998, the Company and Apollo organized Western Realty Repin to make
a $25,000 participating loan to BrookeMil. The proceeds from the loan will be
used by BrookeMil for the acquisition and preliminary development of the Kremlin
sites. Through March 31, 1999, Western Realty Repin had advanced $25,000 (of
which $18,773 has been funded by Apollo) to BrookeMil. The loan, which bears no
fixed interest, is payable only out of distributions, if made, by the entities
owning the Kremlin sites. Distributions will be applied first to pay the
principal of the loan and then as contingent participating interest on the loan.
Rights of payment on the loan are subordinate to the rights of all other
creditors. BrookeMil used a portion of the proceeds to reimburse the Company for
certain expenditures on the Kremlin sites.

In May 1999, Western Realty Ducat purchased the remaining 48% of the one
Kremlin site that BrookeMil does not currently own and the land lease rights for
the property. Western Realty Ducat will transfer the shares to BrookeMil, which
funded the purchase.

The development of Ducat Place III and the Kremlin sites will require
significant amounts of debt and other financing. The Company is actively
pursuing various financing alternatives on behalf of Western Realty Ducat and
BrookeMil. However, given the recent economic turmoil in Russia, there is a risk
that such financing will not be available on acceptable terms. Failure to obtain
sufficient capital for the projects would force Western Realty Ducat and
BrookeMil to curtail or limit the planned development of Ducat Place III and the
Kremlin sites.

On September 28, 1998, the Company completed a sale of the office buildings
to institutional investors for an aggregate purchase price of $112,400 before
closing adjustments and expenses. The Company received approximately $13,000 in
cash from the transaction before closing adjustments and expenses. The office
buildings were subject to approximately $99,000 of mortgage financing, which was
retired at closing. The Company recorded a gain of $4,682 associated with the
sale of the office buildings. The Company may seek to dispose of or refinance
various of the shopping centers in the future.

In September 1998, the Company made a $2,000 loan due December 31, 1999 to
its 73%-owned subsidiary Thinking Machines and acquired warrants to purchase
additional shares in a rights offering. In 1999, the Company lent Thinking
Machines an additional $1,848. The amount bore interest at 15% per annum.

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On June 2, 1999, Thinking Machines sold all the assets of its Darwin(R)
software and services business, which comprise substantially all of its assets,
to Oracle Corporation. The purchase price was $4,700 in cash at the closing of
the sale and up to an additional $20,300, payable in cash on January 31 in each
of the years 2001 through 2003, based on sales by Oracle of Darwin product above
specified sales targets. At the closing of the Oracle sale, $4,136 of the loans,
including interest, were repaid by Thinking Machines and the Company offered to
purchase all of Thinking Machines' outstanding preferred stock for $1,950.

In September 1998, the Company made a one-year $950 loan to BGLS, an
affiliate of the Company, bearing interest at 14% per annum. At March 31, 1999,
the amount outstanding, including interest, on the BGLS loan was $1,019.

Cash flows used for financing activities increased to $4,607 for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 from $3,133 for the three months ended March 31,
1998 due primarily to the $9,044 net payment on the Company's margin loan offset
by the borrowing of a $4,473 participating loan from Western Realty Repin.

Cash flows used for financing activities increased to $85,418 for the year
ended December 31, 1998 compared to $24,317 in the 1997 period. The difference
consisted of the retirement of notes payable associated with the sale of the
office buildings offset by the fundings of the Repin loan in the 1998 period and
the payment of $42,746 of net notes payable in the 1997 period offset by an
increase in margin loan payable of $13,012.

Cash flows used in financing activities decreased to $24,317 for the year
ended December 31, 1997 from $137,617 for the prior year. The difference was
attributable primarily to the payment of preferred dividends in 1996 of $41,419,
repurchases of Class A Senior Preferred Shares in 1996 of $10,530 and changes in
the margin loan payable. The amount was offset by payment of long-term
liabilities of $52,190.

Of the $55,000 purchase price for the BrookeMil shares acquired by the
Company on January 31, 1997, the Company paid $21,500 in cash at the closing and
executed a note in the principal amount of $33,500 to Brooke (Overseas) for the
balance. The note, which was collateralized by the BrookeMil shares, was paid
during 1997. The source of funds used by the Company for the acquisition,
including the payment of the note, was general working capital including cash
and cash equivalents and proceeds from the sale of investment securities
available for sale.

When the Company bought the BrookeMil shares, certain liabilities
aggregating approximately $40,000 remained liabilities of BrookeMil after the
closing. These liabilities included the $20,400 construction loan owed to
Vneshtorgbank. In addition, the liabilities of BrookeMil at the time of purchase
included approximately $13,800 of rents and related payments prepaid by tenants
in Ducat Place II for periods generally ranging from 15 to 18 months.

In August 1997, BrookeMil refinanced all amounts due under the construction
loan with borrowings under a new credit facility with the Russian bank SBS-Agro.
The new credit facility bears interest at 16% per year, matures no later than
August 2002 with principal payments commencing after the first year, and is
collateralized by a mortgage on Ducat Place II and guaranteed by the Company. At
March 31, 1999, borrowings under the new credit agreement totaled $18,846.

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Of the $72,500 aggregate purchase price for the shopping centers acquired
by the Company on January 11, 1996 from various limited partnerships, the
Company paid $12,500 in cash at the closing. Under loan and security agreements,
the Company executed eight promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$60,000 to the applicable selling partnership for the balance of the purchase
price. Each note has a term of approximately five years and bears interest at
the rate of 8% per annum for the first two and one-half years and 9% for the
remainder of the term. There is no amortization of principal except out of
payments made to obtain the release of mortgages from the property and to the
extent net operating income from the shopping centers is available as provided
in the loan and security agreements. On December 6, 1996, the Company sold a
portion of one of the shopping centers for $1,750, and on November 10, 1997 the
Company sold the Marathon shopping center for $5,400. At March 31, 1999, the
aggregate principal amount of the promissory notes was $54,801. The Company may
seek to dispose of or refinance various of the shopping centers in the future.

Under agreements entered into after January 11, 1996, the closing date of
the shopping center purchase, income from the shopping centers is paid to a
trustee bank. Under these agreements, certain payments, including regular
payments of principal and interest on existing senior mortgages to lenders to
the partnerships on the Richland, Washington property and interest on the
shopping center notes, are to be made before the Company receives income for
such period from the shopping centers. In addition, under the shopping center
notes, if the net operating income from the shopping centers does not cover the
interest payments, the interest rate is reduced to a rate per annum not less
than 6%. The interest otherwise payable will be deferred until the earlier of
the date on which sufficient net operating income is available and the maturity
date. The Company has also agreed to use any net income from the shopping
centers it receives in excess of a specified return on its cash investment in
the shopping centers to pay down principal on the shopping center notes.

The shopping centers are subject to underlying mortgages in favor of senior
lenders and second mortgages in favor of the selling partnerships. The shopping
center notes are non-recourse against the Company, except for misappropriations
of insurance and certain other proceeds, failures to apply rent and other income
to required maintenance and taxes, environmental liabilities and certain other
matters.

The Company expects that its available working capital will be sufficient
to fund its currently anticipated cash requirements for 1999 and currently
anticipated cash requirements of its operating businesses, investments,
commitments, and payments of principal and interest on its outstanding
indebtedness.

MARKET RISK

Market risk generally represents the risk of loss that may result from the
potential change in the value of a financial instrument as a result of
fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates, equity and commodity
prices, changes in the implied volatility of interest rate, foreign exchange
rate, equity and commodity prices and also changes in the credit ratings of
either the issuer or its related country of origin. Market risk is inherent to
both derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, and accordingly, the
scope of the Company's market risk management procedures extends beyond
derivatives to include all market risk sensitive financial instruments.

Current and proposed underwriting, corporate finance, merchant banking and
other commitments are subject to due diligence reviews by Ladenburg's senior
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well as professionals in the appropriate business and support units involved.
Credit risk related to various financing activities is reduced by the industry
practice of obtaining and maintaining collateral. The Company monitors its
exposure to counterparty risk through the use of credit exposure information,
the monitoring of collateral values and the establishment of credit limits.

EQUITY PRICE RISK

Ladenburg maintained inventories of trading securities at March 31, 1999
with fair values of $6,562 in long positions and $2,659 in short positions.
Ladenburg performed an entity-wide analysis of its financial instruments and
assessed the related risk and materiality. Based on this analysis, in the
opinion of management, the market risk associated with the Ladenburg's financial
instruments at March 31, 1999 will not have a material adverse effect on the
consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.

The Company held investment securities available for sale totaling $36,563
at March 31, 1999. Approximately 45% of these securities represent an investment
in RJR Nabisco, which is a defendant in numerous tobacco products-related
litigation, claims and proceedings. The effect of an adverse lawsuit against RJR
Nabisco could have a significant effect on the value of the Company's
investment.

The Company also holds long-term investments in limited partnerships and
limited liability companies. The Company's investments in limited partnerships
are illiquid, and the ultimate realization of these investments is subject to
the performance of the underlying partnership and its management by general
partners.

FOREIGN MARKET RISK

BrookeMil's and Western Realty Ducat's operations are conducted in Russia.
During 1998, the economy of the Russian Federation entered a period of economic
instability. The impact includes, but is not limited to, a steep decline in
prices of domestic debt and equity securities, a severe devaluation of the
currency, a moratorium on foreign debt repayments, an increasing rate of
inflation and increasing rates on government and corporate borrowings. The
return to economic stability is dependent to a large extent on the effectiveness
of the fiscal measures taken by government and other actions beyond the control
of companies operating in the Russian Federation. The operations of BrookeMil
and Western Realty Ducat may be significantly affected by these factors for the
foreseeable future.

Russian taxation is subject to varying interpretations and constant
changes. Furthermore, the interpretation of tax legislation by tax authorities
as applied to the transactions and activity of BrookeMil and Western Realty
Ducat may not coincide with that of management. As a result, transactions may be
challenged by tax authorities and BrookeMil and Western Realty Ducat may be
assessed additional taxes, penalties and interest, which can be significant.
Management regularly reviews the Company's taxation compliance with applicable
legislation, laws and decrees and current interpretations and from time to time
potential exposures are identified. At any point in time a number of open
matters may exist; however, management believes that adequate provision has been
made for all material liabilities. Tax years remain open to review by the
authorities for six years.

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BUSINESS

The Company was organized under the laws of New York in 1851. The principal
executive office of the Company is located at 100 S.E. Second Street, Miami,
Florida 33131, and the telephone number is (305) 579-8000.

On January 18, 1995, the Company emerged from bankruptcy reorganization
proceedings and completed substantially all distributions to creditors under its
bankruptcy plan. The plan was confirmed on November 1, 1994, and the Company
disposed of certain assets. On July 29, 1996, the Company reincorporated from
New York to Delaware and effected a one-for-20 reverse stock split of the Common
Shares. On June 4, 1999, the Company implemented its plan of recapitalization.

The Company is engaged through Ladenburg in the investment banking and
brokerage business, through BrookeMil in real estate development in Russia,
through its New Valley Realty division in the ownership and management of
commercial real estate in the United States, and in the acquisition of operating
companies.

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

On May 31, 1995, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
common stock and other equity interests of Ladenburg for $25.8 million, net of
cash acquired, subject to adjustment. Ladenburg is a full service broker-dealer,
which has been a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1876. Its
specialties include investment banking, trading, research, market making,
private client services, institutional sales and asset management.

Ladenburg's investment banking area maintains relationships with businesses
and provides them with research, advisory and investor relations support.
Services include merger and acquisition consulting, management of and
participation in underwriting of equity and debt financing, private debt and
equity financing, and rendering appraisals, financial evaluations and fairness
opinions. Ladenburg's listed securities, fixed income and over-the-counter
trading areas trade a variety of financial instruments. Ladenburg's client
services and institutional sales departments serve over 20,000 accounts
worldwide and its asset management area provides investment management and
financial planning services to numerous individuals and institutions.

Ladenburg is a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Group Inc., which has other
subsidiaries specializing in merchant banking, venture capital and investment
banking activities on an international level. In July 1997, Ladenburg Thalmann
International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ladenburg Group, together with
Societe Generale, formed a fund for investment in public and private equity
securities in Ukraine. The subsidiary's Kiev office serves as investment advisor
to the fund.

BROOKEMIL LTD.

On January 31, 1997, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with
Brooke (Overseas), under which the Company acquired the BrookeMil shares. Brooke
(Overseas) is a subsidiary of Brooke, the Company's controlling stockholder. The
shares comprise 99.1% of the outstanding shares of BrookeMil, a real estate
development company in Russia.

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The Company paid Brooke (Overseas) a purchase price of $55 million for the
BrookeMil shares, consisting of $21.5 million in cash and a $33.5 million 9%
note. The note, which was collateralized by the BrookeMil shares, was paid
during 1997. The source of funds used by the Company for the acquisition,
including the payment of the note, was general working capital including cash
and cash equivalents and proceeds from the sale of investment securities
available for sale. The amount of consideration paid by the Company was
determined based on a number of factors including current valuations of the
assets, future development plans, local real estate market conditions and
prevailing economic and political conditions in Russia.

The Company retained independent legal counsel and financial advisors to
assist the Company in evaluating and negotiating the transaction, which was
approved by a special committee of the independent directors of the Company. As
required by the bankruptcy plan, the transaction was approved by not less than
two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors, including the approval of at least
one of the directors elected by the holders of the Preferred Shares, and a
fairness opinion from an investment banking firm was obtained. The stockholders
of the Company did not vote on the BrookeMil transaction or the acquisition of
Ladenburg or the office buildings and shopping centers described below, as their
approval was not required by applicable corporate law or the Company's
constituent documents.

BrookeMil is developing a three-phase complex on 2.2 acres of land in
downtown Moscow, for which it has a 49-year lease. In 1993, the first phase of
the project, Ducat Place I, a 46,500 sq. ft. Class-A office building, was
successfully built and leased. On April 18, 1997, BrookeMil sold Ducat Place I
to one of its tenants, Citibank, for approximately $7.5 million. This price had
been reduced to reflect approximately $6.2 million of rent prepayments by
Citibank. In 1997, BrookeMil completed construction of Ducat Place II, a premier
150,000 sq. ft. office building. Ducat Place II has been leased to a number of
leading international companies including Motorola, Conoco, Lukoil-Arco and
Morgan Stanley. Ducat Place II is one of the leading modern office buildings in
Moscow due to its design and full range of amenities. The third phase, Ducat
Place III, has been planned as a 450,000 sq. ft. office tower. The site of the
proposed third phase of the project was used by Liggett-Ducat Ltd., an affiliate
of Brooke and BGLS, as the site for its former tobacco factory under a use
agreement with BrookeMil. Liggett-Ducat Ltd., which recently completed
construction of a new factory on the outskirts of Moscow, is vacating the site.

Under the BrookeMil purchase agreement, certain specified liabilities of
BrookeMil aggregating approximately $40 million remained as liabilities of
BrookeMil after the purchase of the BrookeMil shares. These liabilities included
the $20.4 million construction loan. In addition, the liabilities of BrookeMil
at the time of purchase included approximately $13.8 million of rents and
related payments prepaid by tenants in Ducat Place II for periods generally
ranging from 15 to 18 months.

In August 1997, BrookeMil refinanced all amounts due under the construction
loan with borrowings under a new credit facility with the Russian bank SBS-Agro.
The new credit facility bears interest at 16% per year, matures no later than
August 2002 with principal payments commencing after the first year, and is
collateralized by a mortgage on Ducat Place II and guaranteed by the Company. At
June 1, 1999, borrowings under the new credit agreement totaled $17.5 million.

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WESTERN REALTY DUCAT. In February 1998, the Company and Apollo Real Estate
Investment Fund III, L.P. organized Western Realty Ducat to make real estate and
other investments in Russia. The Company agreed to contribute the real estate
assets of BrookeMil, including Ducat Place II and the site for Ducat Place III,
to Western Realty Ducat, and Apollo agreed to contribute up to $58.75 million,
including the investment in Western Realty Repin discussed below. Through March
31, 1999, Apollo had funded $36.5 million of its investment in Western Realty
Ducat.

The ownership and voting interests in Western Realty Ducat are held equally
by Apollo and the Company. Apollo will be entitled to a preference on
distributions of cash from Western Realty Ducat to the extent of its investment
($40 million), together with a 15% annual rate of return. The Company will then
be entitled to a return of $20 million of BrookeMil-related expenses incurred
and cash invested by the Company since March 1, 1997, together with a 15% annual
rate of return. Subsequent distributions will be made 70% to the Company and 30%
to Apollo. Western Realty Ducat will be managed by a Board of Managers
consisting of an equal number of representatives chosen by Apollo and the
Company. Material corporate transactions by Western Realty Ducat will generally
require the unanimous consent of the Board of Managers. Accordingly, the Company
accounts for its non-controlling interest in Western Realty Ducat on the equity
method.

The Company, Brooke and their affiliates have other business relationships
with affiliates of Apollo. On January 11, 1996, the Company acquired from an
affiliate of Apollo eight shopping centers for $72.5 million. The Company and
pension plans sponsored by BGLS have invested in investment partnerships managed
by an affiliate of Apollo. Affiliates of Apollo have owned a substantial amount
of debt securities of BGLS and hold warrants to purchase common stock of Brooke.

Western Realty Ducat will seek additional real estate and other investments
in Russia. Western Realty Ducat has made a $30 million participating loan to,
payable out of a 30% profits interest in, a company organized by Brooke
(Overseas) which holds Brooke (Overseas)'s interest in Liggett-Ducat Ltd. and
the new factory being constructed by Liggett-Ducat Ltd. on the outskirts of
Moscow.

WESTERN REALTY REPIN. In June 1998, the Company and Apollo organized
Western Realty Repin to make a loan to BrookeMil. The proceeds of the loan will
be used by BrookeMil for the acquisition and preliminary development of the
Kremlin sites, two adjoining sites totaling 10.25 acres located on the Sofiskaya
Embankment of the Moscow River. The sites are directly across the river from the
Kremlin and have views of the Kremlin walls, towers and nearby church domes.
BrookeMil is planning the development of a 1.1 million sq. ft. hotel, office,
retail and residential complex on the Kremlin sites. BrookeMil owned 95.2% of
one site and 52% of the other site at March 31, 1999. Apollo will be entitled to
a preference on distributions of cash from Western Realty Repin to the extent of
its investment of $18.75 million, together with a 20% annual rate of return, and
the Company will then be entitled to a return of its investment of $6.25
million, together with a 20% annual rate of return. Subsequent distributions
will be made 50% to the Company and 50% to Apollo. Western Realty Repin will be
managed by a board of managers consisting of an equal number of representatives
chosen by Apollo and the Company. Material corporate transactions by Western
Realty Repin will generally require the unanimous consent of the board of
managers.

Through March 31, 1999, Western Realty Repin had advanced $25 million, of
which $18.8 million was funded by Apollo, under the Repin loan. This loan is
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long-term obligations on the March 31, 1999 consolidated balance sheet included
in the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
The loan bears no fixed interest and is payable only out of distributions by the
entities owning the Kremlin sites to BrookeMil. Such distributions must be
applied first to pay the principal of the loan and then as contingent
participating interest on the loan. Any rights of payment on the loan are
subordinate to the rights of all other creditors of BrookeMil. BrookeMil used a
portion of the proceeds of the loan to reimburse the Company for certain
expenditures on the Kremlin sites previously incurred. The loan is due and
payable upon the dissolution of BrookeMil and is collateralized by a pledge of
the Company's shares of BrookeMil.

As of March 31, 1999, BrookeMil had invested $19.6 million in the Kremlin
sites and held approximately $3.5 million in cash, which was restricted for
future investment. In acquiring its interest in one of the Kremlin sites,
BrookeMil agreed with the City of Moscow to invest an additional $6.0 million in
1999 (which has been funded) and $22 million in 2000 in the development of the
property.

NEW VALLEY REALTY DIVISION

ACQUISITION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS AND SHOPPING CENTERS. In January 1996, the
Company acquired the office buildings and shopping centers for an aggregate
purchase price of $183.9 million, consisting of $23.9 million in cash and $160
million in non-recourse mortgage financing provided by the sellers. The office
buildings and shopping centers have been operated through the Company's New
Valley Realty division. On September 28, 1998, the Company sold the office
buildings.

The office buildings consisted of two adjacent commercial office buildings
in Troy, Michigan and two adjacent commercial office buildings in Bernards
Township, New Jersey. The Company acquired the office buildings in Michigan from
Belle Mead of Michigan, Inc. and the office buildings in New Jersey from Jared
Associates, L.P., for an aggregate purchase price of $111.4 million. Each seller
was an affiliate of Bellemead Development Corporation, which was indirectly
wholly-owned by The Chubb Corporation. The purchase price for the office
buildings was $23.5 million for the 700 Tower Drive property, located in Troy,
Michigan; $28.1 million for the 800 Tower Drive property, located in Troy,
Michigan; $48.3 million for the Westgate I property, located in Bernards
Township, New Jersey; and $11.4 million for the Westgate II property, located in
Bernards Township, New Jersey. The two Michigan buildings were constructed in
1987 and the two New Jersey buildings were constructed in 1991. The gross square
footage of the office buildings ranged from approximately 50,300 square feet to
approximately 244,000 square feet.

The Company acquired a fee simple interest in each office building subject
to certain rights of existing tenants, together with a fee simple interest in
the land underlying three of the office buildings and a 98-year ground lease
underlying one of the office buildings. Under the ground lease, Bellemead
Michigan, as lessor, was entitled to receive rental payments of a fixed monthly
amount and a specified portion of the income received from the 700 Tower Drive
property. Space in the office buildings was leased to commercial tenants and the
office buildings were fully occupied at the time of the sale.

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On January 11, 1996, the Company acquired the shopping centers for an
aggregate purchase price of $72.5 million. Each seller was an affiliate of
Apollo. The shopping centers are located in Marathon and Royal Palm Beach,
Florida; Lincoln, Nebraska; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Milwaukee, Oregon; Richland
and Marysville, Washington; and Charleston, West Virginia. The Company acquired
a fee simple interest in each shopping center and the underlying land for each
property. Space in the shopping center is leased to a variety of commercial
tenants and, as of March 31, 1999, the aggregate occupancy of the shopping
centers was approximately 94%. The shopping centers were constructed at various
times during the period 1963-1988. The gross square footage of the shopping
centers ranges from approximately 108,500 square feet to approximately 222,500
square feet.

The purchase price paid for the shopping centers was as follows: $3.9
million for the Marathon Shopping Center property, located in Marathon, Florida;
$9.8 million for the Village Royale Plaza Shopping Center property, located in
Royal Palm Beach, Florida; $6 million for the University Place property, located
in Lincoln, Nebraska; $9.6 million for the Coronado Shopping Center property,
located in Santa Fe, New Mexico; $7.3 million for the Holly Farm Shopping Center
property, located in Milwaukee, Oregon; $10.6 million for the Washington Plaza
property, located in Richland, Washington; $12.4 million for the Marysville
Towne Center property, located in Marysville, Washington; and $12.9 million for
the Kanawha Mall property, located in Charleston, West Virginia. The properties
are subject to underlying mortgages in favor of senior lenders and second
mortgages in favor of the sellers.

When it acquired the shopping centers, the Company engaged a
property-management firm, whose principals were the former minority partners in
the sellers that had previously operated the shopping centers, to act as the
managing and leasing agent. Effective December 31, 1996, this firm's engagement
was terminated, and Kravco Company was engaged as managing and leasing agent for
the Kanawha Mall and Insignia Commercial Group, Inc. as managing and leasing
agent for the remaining shopping centers.

SALE OF PROPERTIES. On November 10, 1997, the Company sold its Marathon,
Florida shopping center for $5.4 million and recognized a gain of $1.2 million
on the sale.

On September 28, 1998, the Company sold the office buildings to
institutional investors for an aggregate purchase price of $112.4 million and
recognized a gain of $4.7 million on the sale. The Company received
approximately $13.4 million in cash from the transaction before closing
adjustments and expenses. The office buildings were subject to approximately $99
million of mortgage financing, which was retired at closing.

The Company sold the office buildings in Michigan to PW/MS OP Sub I, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, and the office buildings in New Jersey to
OTR, an Ohio general partnership acting as the duly authorized nominee of The
State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio. Before the closing of the sale, the
Michigan purchaser assigned and delegated to the New Jersey purchaser its rights
and obligations under the agreement pertaining to the purchase of the office
buildings in New Jersey. The sale was negotiated on an arm's-length basis
between the Company and the Michigan purchaser.

OTHER ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS

THINKING MACHINES CORPORATION. Thinking Machines, the Company's 73% owned
subsidiary, designed, developed, marketed and supported software offering
prediction-based management solutions under the name LoyaltyStream(TM) for
businesses such as financial

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services and telecommunications providers. This software was designed to help
reduce customer attrition, control costs, more effectively cross-sell or bundle
products or services and manage risks. Incorporated in LoyaltyStream was
Darwin(R), a data mining software tool set with which a customer can analyze
large amounts of its pre-existing data as well as external demographics data to
predict behavior or outcomes. The customer can then send this information
through systems integration to those divisions of the customer, which can use it
to more effectively anticipate and solve business problems. To date, no material
revenues have been recognized by Thinking Machines from the sale or licensing of
such software and services.

On June 2, 1999, Thinking Machines sold all assets of its Darwin(R)software
and services business, which comprise substantially all of its assets, to Oracle
Corporation. The purchase price was $4.7 million in cash at the closing of the
sale and up to an additional $20.3 million, payable in cash on January 31 in
each of the years 2001 through 2003, based on sales by Oracle of Darwin product
above specified sales targets.

In February 1996, a subsidiary of the Company made a $10.6 million
investment and acquired a controlling interest in Thinking Machines when
Thinking Machines emerged from bankruptcy. In December 1997, the Company
acquired additional shares for $3.15 million in a rights offering, thus
increasing its ownership to approximately 73% of the outstanding Thinking
Machines shares. In September 1998, the Company made a $2 million loan due
December 31, 1999 to Thinking Machines and acquired warrants to purchase
additional shares in a rights offering. In 1999, the Company lent Thinking
Machines an additional $1.8 million. The amount bore interest at 15% per annum.
At the closing of the Oracle sale, $4.1 million of the loans were repaid by
Thinking Machines and the Company offered to purchase all of Thinking Machines'
outstanding preferred stock for $1.95 million.

During the fourth quarter of 1996, Thinking Machines announced its
intention to dispose of its parallel processing computer sales and service
business. As a result, Thinking Machines wrote down certain assets, principally
inventory, related to these operations to their net realizable value by $6.1
million. Thinking Machines sold its parallel processing software business on
November 19, 1996 for $4.3 million and sold its remaining parallel processing
service business in April 1997 for $2.4 million in cash and a percentage of
certain future operating profits. During 1997 and 1998, Thinking Machines
received profit participation payments totaling $1.2 million and $37,000,
respectively.

CDSI HOLDINGS, INC. At March 31, 1999, the Company owned approximately 48%
of the outstanding shares of CDSI Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as PC411,
Inc.), a development stage company, which completed an initial public offering
with net proceeds of $5.9 million in May 1997. CDSI is engaged in the marketing
of an inventory control system for tobacco products through its subsidiary,
Controlled Distribution Systems, Inc., and holds a minority interest in a
business engaged in the delivery of an on-line electronic directory information
service.

MISCELLANEOUS INVESTMENTS. As of March 31, 1999, long-term investments
consisted primarily of investments in limited partnerships of $11.7 million. The
Company determined that an other than temporary impairment in the value of its
investment in a joint venture had occurred and wrote down this investment to
zero in 1997 with a charge to operations of $3.8 million.

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The Company has invested $3.5 million in various Internet-related
businesses. These investments include a minority interest in JFAX.COM, Inc., an
Internet-based messaging and communications services provider to individuals and
businesses, which has filed a registration statement with the SEC in connection
with a proposed public offering. The Company also holds a minority interest in
Ant 21, LLC, which is engaged in the online music industry and operates under
the domain name www.atomicpop.com.

The Company may acquire additional operating businesses through merger,
purchase of assets, stock acquisition or other means, or seek to acquire control
of operating companies through one of such means.

BANKRUPTCY REORGANIZATION

On November 15, 1991, an involuntary petition under the Bankruptcy Code was
commenced against the Company. On March 31, 1993, the Company consented to the
entry of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

On November 1, 1994, the bankruptcy court entered an order confirming the
Company's bankruptcy plan. In addition to providing for the sale of assets to
First Financial, the plan provided for:

- the satisfaction of allowed claims in full, in cash, including settlement
of all issues relating to post-petition interest,

- the discharge unless otherwise specifically provided of all pending
lawsuits, prepetition indebtedness other than disputed claims, accrued
interest and post-petition interest, and

- the reinstatement of the Class A Senior Preferred Shares, the Class B
Preferred Shares, the Common Shares, and all other equity security
interests in the Company.

The plan required the Company to pay a $50 per share cash dividend to the
holders of the Class A Senior Preferred Shares and to make a tender offer to
purchase up to 150,000 Class A Senior Preferred Shares at a price of $80 per
share.

When the bankruptcy plan became effective, the Company paid approximately
$550 million on account of allowed prepetition claims and emerged from
bankruptcy. At March 31, 1999, the Company's remaining accruals totaled
approximately $12.3 million for unsettled prepetition claims and restructuring
accruals.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Under the bankruptcy plan, on November 15, 1994, the Company sold the
assets and operations of its core business, the money transfer business,
including the capital stock of its money transfer subsidiary and certain related
assets, to First Financial. On January 13, 1995, it sold to First Financial all
of the trademarks and tradenames used in the money transfer business,
constituting the Western Union name and trademark. The aggregate purchase price
was approximately $1,193 million, and included $893 million in cash and $300
million representing the assumption by First Financial of substantially all of
the Company's obligations under the Western Union pension plan. The Company
recognized a gain on this sale of approximately $1,056 million in 1994.

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The First Financial agreement required the Company to pay $7 million to
terminate various service agreements with First Financial. The Company
recognized a gain on the termination of these service agreements over
approximately $1.3 million representing the excess over the amounts previously
accrued under these agreements.

Through October 1, 1995, the Company was engaged in the messaging services
business through a wholly-owned subsidiary. On October 31, 1995, the Company
sold substantially all of the assets exclusive of certain contracts and conveyed
substantially all of the liabilities of the subsidiary to First Financial for
$20 million, subject to certain adjustments. This transaction was effective as
of October 1, 1995. The Company recognized a gain on this sale of approximately
$13 million during the fourth quarter of 1995.

EMPLOYEES

At March 31, 1999, the Company had approximately 448 full-time employees of
which approximately 367 were employed by Ladenburg. The Company believes that
relations with its employees are satisfactory.

PROPERTIES

The Company's principal executive office is in Miami, Florida, where it
shares offices with Brooke and various of their subsidiaries. The Company has
entered into an expense sharing agreement for use of such office space.
Ladenburg's principal offices are located in New York. Ladenburg leases
approximately 74,000 square feet of office space under a lease that expires on
June 30, 2015. The Company's operating properties are described above.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On January 18, 1995, approximately $550 million of the approximately $620
million of prepetition claims were paid under the bankruptcy plan. Another $57
million of prepetition claims and restructuring accruals have been settled and
paid or adjusted since January 18, 1995. The remaining prepetition claims may be
subject to future adjustments depending on pending discussions with the various
parties and the decisions of the bankruptcy court.

On or about March 13, 1997, a stockholder derivative suit was filed in the
Delaware Chancery Court against the Company, as a nominal defendant, its
directors and Brooke. The suit alleges that the Company's purchase of the
BrookeMil shares constituted a self-dealing transaction, which involved the
payment of excessive consideration by the Company. The plaintiff seeks a
declaration that the Company's directors breached their fiduciary duties, Brooke
aided and abetted these breaches and these parties are therefore liable to the
Company, and unspecified damages to be awarded to the Company. The Company's
time to respond to the complaint has not yet expired. The Company believes that
the allegations are without merit. Although there can be no assurances, the
Company believes, after consultation with counsel, that the ultimate resolution
of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and may be subject to
unasserted claims primarily concerning its activities as a securities
broker-dealer and its participation in public underwritings. These lawsuits
involve claims for substantial or indeterminate

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amounts and are in varying stages of legal proceedings. In the opinion of the
Company, after consultation with counsel, the ultimate resolution of these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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MANAGEMENT

DIRECTORS

The table below, together with accompanying text, presents certain
information regarding all directors of the Company as of June 1, 1999. Each
director is a citizen of the United States of America.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME OF ADDRESS AGE PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION DIRECTOR SINCE
- --------------- --- -------------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Bennett S. LeBow....................... 61 Chairman of the Board and December 1987
New Valley Corporation Chief Executive Officer
100 S.E. Second Street of the Company
Miami, FL 33131
President and Chief
Howard M. Lorber....................... 50 Operating January 1991
New Valley Corporation Officer of the Company
100 S.E. Second Street
Miami, FL 33131

Richard J. Lampen...................... 45 Executive Vice President and July 1996
New Valley Corporation General Counsel of the
100 S.E. Second Street Company
Miami, FL 33131

Arnold I. Burns........................ 69 Managing Director, Arnold November 1994
Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. and S. Bleichroeder, Inc.
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105

Ronald J. Kramer....................... 40 Chairman and Chief Executive November 1994
Ladenburg Thalmann Group Inc. Officer of Ladenburg
1209 Orange Street Thalmann Group Inc.
Wilmington, DE 19801

Henry C. Beinstein..................... 56 Executive Director, Schulte November 1994
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Roth & Zabel LLP
900 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Barry W. Ridings....................... 47 Managing Director, November 1994
BT Alex. Brown Incorporated BT Alex. Brown
1290 Avenue of the Americas Incorporated
New York, NY 10104
</TABLE>

BENNETT S. LEBOW has been Chairman of the Board of the Company since
January 1988 and Chief Executive Officer thereof since November 1994 and
currently holds various positions with the Company's subsidiaries. Since June
1990, Mr. LeBow has been the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Brooke, a New York Stock Exchange-listed holding company,
and since October 1986 has been a director of Brooke. Since November 1990, he
has been Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of BGLS,
which directly or indirectly holds Brooke's equity interests in several private
and public companies. Mr. LeBow has been a director of Liggett Group Inc., a
manufacturer and seller of cigarettes, since June 1990. Liggett is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of BGLS.

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HOWARD M. LORBER has been President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company since November 1994. Mr. Lorber has been Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of Hallman & Lorber Assoc., Inc., consultants and actuaries to
qualified pension and profit sharing plans, and various of its affiliates since
1975. Mr. Lorber has been a stockholder and a registered representative of Aegis
Capital Corp., a broker-dealer and a member firm of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, since 1984; Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1987
and Chief Executive Officer since November 1993 of Nathan's Famous, Inc., a
chain of fast food restaurants; a consultant to Brooke and its subsidiaries
since January 1994; a director and member of the Audit Committee of United
Capital Corp., a real estate investment and diversified manufacturing company,
since May 1991; a director and member of the Audit Committee of Prime
Hospitality Corp., a company doing business in the lodging industry, since May
1994; and a director of PLM International Inc., a leasing company, since January
1999.

RICHARD J. LAMPEN has been the Executive Vice President and General Counsel
of the Company since October 1995. Since July 1996, Mr. Lampen has served as
Executive Vice President of Brooke and BGLS and since November 1998 as President
and Chief Executive Officer of CDSI Holdings Inc., a marketer of an inventory
control system in which the Company also has a controlling interest. Mr. Lampen
has been a director of Thinking Machines, a developer and marketer of data
mining and knowledge discovery software in which the Company has a controlling
interest, since February 1996; a director of CDSI since January 1997; and a
director of Panaco, Inc., an independent oil and gas exploration and production
company, since February 1999. From May 1992 to September 1995, Mr. Lampen was a
partner at Steel Hector & Davis, a law firm located in Miami, Florida. From
January 1991 to April 1992, Mr. Lampen was a Managing Director at Salomon
Brothers Inc, an investment bank, and was an employee at Salomon Brothers Inc
from 1986 to April 1992. Mr. Lampen has served as a director of a number of
other companies, including U.S. Can Corporation, The International Bank of
Miami, N.A. and Spec's Music, Inc., as well as a court-appointed independent
director of Trump Plaza Funding, Inc.

ARNOLD I. BURNS has been a Managing Director at Arnhold and S.
Bleichroeder, Inc., an investment bank, since February 1999. Mr. Burns was a
partner of Proskauer Rose LLP, a New York-based law firm, from September 1988 to
January 1999. Mr. Burns was Associate Attorney General of the United States in
1986 and Deputy Attorney General from 1986 to 1988.

RONALD J. KRAMER has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ladenburg
Thalmann Group Inc. since June 1995 and Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of its subsidiary, a broker-dealer and investment bank, since
December 1995 and an employee for more than the past five years. Ladenburg is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Mr. Kramer currently serves on the
Boards of Directors of Griffon Corporation and Lakes Gaming, Inc.

HENRY C. BEINSTEIN became the Executive Director of Schulte Roth & Zabel
LLP, a New York-based law firm, in August 1997. Before that, Mr. Beinstein had
served as the Managing Director of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, a New
York-based law firm, commencing November 1995. Mr. Beinstein was the Executive
Director of Proskauer Rose LLP from April 1985 through October 1995. Mr.
Beinstein is a certified public accountant in New York and New Jersey and before
joining Proskauer was a partner and National Director of Finance and
Administration at Coopers & Lybrand.

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BARRY W. RIDINGS has been a Managing Director of BT Alex. Brown
Incorporated, an investment banking firm, since March 1990. Mr. Ridings
currently serves as a director of Siem Industries Inc., Noodle Kidoodle, Inc.
and Furr's/Bishop's, Incorporated.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The table below, together with accompanying text, presents certain
information regarding all executive officers of the Company. There are no family
relationships among the executive officers of the Company. Each of the executive
officers of the Company serves until the election and qualification of his
successor or until his death, resignation or removal by the Board.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR INDIVIDUAL
BECAME AN
EXECUTIVE
NAME AGE POSITION OFFICER
- ---- --- -------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Bennett S. LeBow............. 61 Chairman of the Board and 1988
Chief Executive Officer
Howard M. Lorber............. 50 President and Chief Operating 1994
Officer
Richard J. Lampen............ 45 Executive Vice President and 1995
General Counsel
J. Bryant Kirkland III....... 34 Vice President, Treasurer and 1998
Chief Financial Officer
Marc N. Bell................. 38 Vice President, Associate 1998
General Counsel and Secretary
</TABLE>

HOWARD M. LORBER has been President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company since November 1994 and serves as a director of the Company. See
"-- Directors."

RICHARD J. LAMPEN has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel of
the Company since October 1995 and serves as a director of the Company. See
"-- Directors."

J. BRYANT KIRKLAND III has been Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company since January 1998 and since November 1994 has
served in various financial capacities with the Company and with Brooke and
BGLS. Mr. Kirkland has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
CDSI Holdings, Inc. since January 1998 and as a director of CDSI since November
1998. Before November 1994, Mr. Kirkland served as Director of Financial
Planning and Control of Liggett.

MARC N. BELL has been the Vice President of the Company since February 1998
and has served as Associate General Counsel and Secretary of the Company since
November 1994. Since May 1994, Mr. Bell has served as General Counsel and
Secretary of Brooke and BGLS and since January 1998 as Vice President. Before
May 1994, Mr. Bell was with the law firm of Zuckerman, Spaeder, Taylor & Evans
in Miami, Florida and from June 1991 to May 1993, with the law firm of
Fischbein-Badillo-Wagner-Harding in New York, New York.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth certain information regarding all persons
known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Company's Common
Shares (the only class of its voting securities) and Warrants as of June 1,
1999. The number of shares beneficially owned by each beneficial owner listed
below is based upon the numbers reported by such owner in documents publicly
filed with the SEC, publicly available information or information available to
the Company. The number of shares and percentage of class include shares of
which such beneficial owner has the right to acquire beneficial ownership as
specified in Rule 13d-3(d)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The
information set forth in the following table gives effect to the
recapitalization.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER NUMBER
OF COMMON PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE
NAME AND ADDRESS SHARES OF CLASS WARRANTS OF CLASS
---------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Bennett S. LeBow................. 12,849,119(1) 55.1%(2) 3,069,664 17.2%
Brooke Group Ltd.
BGLS Inc.
100 S.E. Second Street
Miami, FL 33131
New Valley Holdings, Inc.
204 Plaza Centre
3505 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
Canyon Capital Advisors LLC...... 1,142,360(3) 4.9(4) 57,118 *
Mitchell R. Julis
Joshua S. Friedman
R. Christian B. Evensen
Suite 200
9665 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
</TABLE>

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* The percentage beneficially owned does not exceed 1% of the class.

(1) Based on Amendment No. 17 to Schedule 13D dated June 7, 1999, filed jointly
by Brooke, BGLS, New Valley Holdings Inc., a direct wholly-owned subsidiary
of BGLS, and Bennett S. LeBow. According to the filing, BGLS exercises sole
voting power and sole dispositive power, subject to the pledge described
below, over 85,603 Common Shares and 1,260,349 Warrants and NV Holdings
exercises sole voting power and sole dispositive power, subject to the
pledge over 12,763,516 Common Shares and 1,809,315 Warrants. Each of BGLS
and NV Holdings disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares beneficially
owned by the other under Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, or for any other
purpose. Each of Brooke and Mr. LeBow disclaims beneficial ownership of
these shares under Rule 13d-3, or for any other purpose. BGLS and NV
Holdings have pledged their Company shares to secure certain notes issued by
BGLS. The securities issued in the recapitalization are subject to the
pledge and have been delivered to the trustee to perfect the lien. The
indenture also provides for restrictions on certain affiliated transactions
between the Company and Brooke, BGLS and their affiliates, as well as for
certain restrictions on the use of future distributions received from the
Company.

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(2) Assuming exercise of the warrants held by the named individual and entities
only, the percentage of class would be 60.3%. Assuming exercise of all
outstanding warrants, the percentage of class would be 38.3%.

(3) Canyon Capital Advisors LLC is an investment advisor to various managed
accounts. Capital Advisors LLC is owned in equal shares by entities
controlled by Messrs. Julis, Friedman and Evensen. The named entity and
individuals have reported that, as of March 5, 1999, the entity had sole
power, and the individuals shared power, to vote or to direct the voting and
to dispose or direct the disposition of 57, 118 Class A Senior Preferred
Shares.

(4) Assuming exercise of the warrants held by the named individuals and entities
only, the percentage of class would be 5.1%. Assuming exercise of all
outstanding warrants, the percentage of class would be .7%.

The following table sets forth, as of June 1, 1999, the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Shares and Warrants by each of the Company's
directors, each of the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation
Table below and all directors and executive officers as a group. The percentage
of each class includes shares of which such person has the right to acquire
beneficial ownership as specified in Rule 13d-3(d)(1) under the Exchange Act.
The information set forth in the following table gives effect to the
recapitalization.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER NUMBER
OF COMMON PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE
NAME AND ADDRESS SHARES OF CLASS WARRANTS OF CLASS
- ---------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Bennett S. LeBow(1)(4)........... 12,849,119 55.1%(7) 3,069,664 17.2%
Howard M. Lorber(2)(4)........... 752,703 3.2(8) 328,112 1.8
Richard J. Lampen(4).............
Ronald J. Kramer(5)..............
Arnold I. Burns(5)...............
Henry C. Beinstein(3)(5)......... 11,500 *(9) 172,500 1.0
Barry W. Ridings(5)..............
Marc N. Bell(6)..................
J. Bryant Kirkland III(6)........
All directors and executive
officers as a group (9
persons)(1).................... 13,613,323 58.3(10) 3,570,276 19.6
</TABLE>

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* The percentage beneficially owned does not exceed 1% of the class.

(1) Includes the BGLS shares and the NV Holding shares, as to which Mr. LeBow
disclaims beneficial ownership. See footnote (1) to the preceding table.

(2) Includes 32,666 Common Shares and 292,000 Warrants subject to employee
stock options exercisable within 60 days of June 1, 1999.

(3) Includes 833 Common Shares beneficially owned by his spouse, as to which
shares Mr. Beinstein disclaims beneficial ownership.

(4) The named individual is a director and an executive officer of the Company.

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(5) The named individual is a director of the Company.

(6) The named individual is an executive officer of the Company.

(7) Assuming exercise of the warrants held by the named individual only, the
percentage of class would be 60.3%. Assuming exercise of all outstanding
warrants, the percentage of class would be 38.3%.

(8) Assuming exercise of the warrants held by the named individual only, the
percentage of class would be 4.6%. Assuming exercise of all outstanding
warrants, the percentage of class would be 2.6%.

(9) Assuming exercise of the warrants held by the named individual only, the
percentage of class would be .8%. Assuming exercise of all outstanding
warrants, the percentage of class would be .4%.

(10) Assuming exercise of the warrants held by the group only, the percentage of
class would be 63.8%. Assuming exercise of all outstanding warrants, the
percentage of class would be 41.4%.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth information concerning compensation awarded
to, earned by or paid during the past three years to those persons who were, at
December 31, 1998, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the other executive
officers whose cash compensation exceeded $100,000.

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE(1)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
COMPENSATION
ANNUAL SECURITIES
COMPENSATION RESTRICTED UNDERLYING
--------------------- STOCK OPTIONS
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS AWARD($) (#)
- --------------------------- ---- ---------- -------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Bennett S. LeBow..................... 1998 $2,000,000 -- -- --
Chairman and Chief 1997 2,000,000 -- -- --
Executive Officer 1996 2,000,000 -- -- --
Howard M. Lorber..................... 1998 1,400,000 $250,000 -- --
President and Chief Operating 1997 1,400,000 976,544(2) -- --
Officer 1996 1,250,000 300,000 $4,356,000(3) 427,000(4)
Richard J. Lampen(5)................. 1998 750,000 750,000 -- --
Executive Vice President and 1997 650,000 -- -- --
General Counsel 1996 600,000 100,000 -- --
Marc N. Bell(6)...................... 1998 300,000 300,000 -- --
Vice President, Associate
General Counsel and Secretary
J. Bryant Kirkland III(7)............ 1998 200,000 200,000 -- --
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
</TABLE>

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(1) The aggregate value of perquisites and other personal benefits received by
the named executive officers are not reflected because the amounts were
below the reporting requirements established by SEC rules.

(2) Includes $476,544 paid to Mr. Lorber under the Company's obligation to
reimburse him for taxes relating to the vesting of the 1996 restricted stock
award. See "-- Employment Agreements."

(3) Represents an award of 36,000 Class A Senior Preferred Shares valued based
on the closing price on the date of issuance. Subject to earlier vesting
upon a change of control, the shares vest in six equal annual installments
commencing on July 1, 1997. The shares are identical with all other Class A
Senior Preferred Shares issued and

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outstanding as of July 1, 1996, including undeclared dividends of $3.776
million and declared dividends of $1.08 million. Dividends are payable on
the shares provided that such payments will be deferred until the time of
vesting. At December 31, 1998, the shares had a market value of $3.6 million
without giving effect to any diminution in value attributable to the
restrictions. As a result of the recapitalization, these shares were
converted into 720,000 Common Shares and 36,000 Warrants.

(4) Represents options to purchase 330,000 Common Shares and 97,000 Class B
Preferred Shares granted in 1996. As a result of the recapitalization, these
options now relate to 65,333 Common Shares and 584,000 Warrants.

(5) The table reflects 100% of Mr. Lampen's salary and bonus, all of which are
paid by the Company, and includes his salary and bonus from the Company and
a bonus of $500,000 awarded by Brooke for 1998. Of Mr. Lampen's salary and
bonus from the Company, 25% (or $250,000, $162,500 and $175,000 in 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively) and all of the 1998 bonus from Brooke have been
or will be reimbursed to the Company by Brooke.

(6) In February 1998, Mr. Bell was appointed a Vice President of the Company.
The table reflects 100% of Mr. Bell's salary and bonus, all of which are
paid by Brooke. Of Mr. Bell's salary and bonus from Brooke, $200,000 has
been or will be reimbursed to Brooke by New Valley.

(7) In January 1998, Mr. Kirkland was appointed a Vice President of the Company.
The table reflects 100% of Mr. Kirkland's salary and bonus, all of which are
paid by the Company, and includes his salary and bonus from the Company and
a bonus of $133,333 awarded by Brooke for 1998. Of Mr. Kirkland's salary and
bonus from the Company, 25% (or $66,666) and all of the 1998 bonus from
Brooke have been or will be reimbursed to the Company by Brooke.

The following table sets forth certain information concerning unexercised
options held by the named executive officers as of December 31, 1998. The table
includes options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this prospectus.

AGGREGATED FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
OPTIONS AT OPTIONS AT
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1998
---------------------------- ---------------------------
NAME EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
- ---- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Howard M. Lorber
Class B Preferred
Shares................... 32,332(1) 64,668(3) $158,427* $316,873*
Common Shares............ 110,000(2) 220,000(4) -- --
</TABLE>

- -------------------------

* Calculated using the closing price of $6.75 per Class B Preferred Share on
December 31, 1998 less the option exercise price.

(1) As a result of the recapitalization these options now are exercisable for
10,777 Common Shares and 161,660 Warrants with the aggregate exercise price
remaining the same.

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(2) As a result of the recapitalization these options now are exercisable for
11,000 Common Shares and 33,000 Warrants with the aggregate exercise price
remaining the same.

(3) As a result of the recapitalization these options now are exercisable for
21,556 Common Shares and 323,340 Warrants with the aggregate exercise price
remaining the same.

(4) As a result of the recapitalization these options now are exercisable for
22,000 Common Shares and 66,000 Warrants with the aggregate exercise price
remaining the same.

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

In 1998, each non-employee director of the Company received an annual fee
of $35,000 for serving on the Board and a $1,000 fee for attending each meeting
of the Board or a committee of the Board.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

Mr. LeBow is a party to an employment agreement with the Company dated as
of June 1, 1995, as amended effective as of January 1, 1996. The agreement has
an initial term of three years effective as of January 18, 1995, with an
automatic one-year extension on each anniversary of the effective date unless
notice of non-extension is given by either party within the 60-day period before
this date. As of January 1, 1999, Mr. LeBow's annual base salary was $2 million.
After termination of his employment without cause, he would continue to receive
his base salary for a period of 36 months commencing with the next anniversary
of the effective date following the termination notice. After termination of his
employment within two years of a change of control, he would receive a lump sum
payment equal to 2.99 times his then current base salary.

Howard M. Lorber is a party to an employment agreement with the Company
dated June 1, 1995. The agreement has an initial term of three years effective
as of January 18, 1995, with an automatic one-year extension on each anniversary
of the effective date unless notice of non-extension is given by either party
within 60 days before this date. As of January 1, 1999, Mr. Lorber's annual base
salary was $1.65 million. The Board must periodically review this base salary
and may increase but not decrease it from time to time in its sole discretion.
In addition, the Board may award an annual bonus to Mr. Lorber at its sole
discretion. The Board awarded Mr. Lorber a bonus of $250,000 for 1998. In
January 1998, Mr. Lorber and the Company entered into an amendment to his
employment agreement under which he is entitled to receive an additional annual
bonus in an amount necessary to reimburse him, on an after-tax basis, for all
applicable taxes incurred by him during the prior calendar year as a result of
the grant to him, or vesting, of the 1996 award of 36,000 restricted Class A
Senior Preferred Shares and options to acquire 330,000 Common Shares and 97,000
Class B Preferred Shares. In January 1998 Mr. Lorber received an additional
bonus of $476,544, which Mr. Lorber and the Company have agreed will constitute
full satisfaction of the Company's obligations under the amendment for 1997.
After termination of his employment without cause, he would continue to receive
his base salary for a period of 36 months commencing with the next anniversary
of the effective date following the termination notice. After termination of his

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employment within two years of a change of control, he is entitled to receive a
lump sum payment equal to 2.99 times the sum of his then current base salary and
the bonus amounts earned by him for the twelve-month period ending with the last
day of the month immediately before the month in which the termination occurs.

Richard J. Lampen is a party to an employment agreement with the Company
dated September 22, 1995. The agreement has an initial term of two and a quarter
years from October 1, 1995 with automatic renewals after the initial term for
additional one-year terms unless notice of non-renewal is given by either party
within the 90-day period before the termination date. As of January 1, 1999, his
annual base salary was $750,000. In addition, the Board may award an annual
bonus to Mr. Lampen at its sole discretion. The Board awarded Mr. Lampen a bonus
of $250,000 for 1998 and Brooke awarded Mr. Lampen a bonus of $500,000 for 1998.
The Board must review such base salary annually and may increase but not
decrease it from time to time, in its sole discretion. After termination of his
employment without cause, he will receive severance pay in a lump sum equal to
the amount of his base salary he would have received if he was employed for one
year after termination of his employment term.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

The Company does not currently have a compensation committee. The Board
acts on compensation matters as a committee of the whole. Mr. LeBow has been
Chairman of the Board of the Company since 1988 and Chief Executive Officer
since November 1994, Mr. Lorber was named President and Chief Operating Officer
of the Company in November 1994, Mr. Kramer was named Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of Ladenburg Group, Inc. in June 1995 and Chairman of
the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Ladenburg in December 1995, and Mr.
Lampen was named Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company in
October 1995.

During 1998, Mr. LeBow was Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Brooke and BGLS and a member of Brooke's compensation
committee. During 1998, Mr. Lampen was Executive Vice President of Brooke and
BGLS.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Mr. Lorber, a director and executive officer of the Company, is a
stockholder and registered representative of Aegis, a broker-dealer that has
performed services for the Company and its affiliates since before January 1,
1996. Aegis received commissions and other income from the Company and its
affiliates in the aggregate amount of approximately $317,000 during 1996,
$522,000 during 1997, $128,000 during 1998 and $26,000 for the four months ended
April 30, 1999. Aegis, in the ordinary course of its business, engages in
brokerage activities with Ladenburg on customary terms. Mr. Lorber is also
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Hallman & Lorber and its
affiliates, and serves as a consultant to Brooke and BGLS and is a stockholder
of Brooke.

Hallman & Lorber and its affiliates received ordinary and customary
insurance commissions aggregating approximately $136,000 during 1996, $133,000
during 1997, $128,000 during 1998 and $29,000 for the four months ended April
30, 1999, on various insurance policies issued for the Company and its
affiliates.

On December 18, 1996, the Company loaned BGLS $990,000 under a promissory
note due January 31, 1997 bearing interest at 14%. On January 2, 1997, the
Company

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loaned BGLS an additional $975,000 under another promissory note due January 31,
1997 bearing interest at 14%. Both loans including interest were repaid on
January 31, 1997. In September 1998, the Company made a one-year $950,000 loan
to BGLS which bears interest at 14%.

On January 31, 1997, the Company entered into the BrookeMil purchase
agreement with Brooke (Overseas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brooke, under
which the Company acquired the BrookeMil shares. The Company paid Brooke
(Overseas) a purchase price of $55 million, consisting of $21.5 million in cash
and a $33.5 million 9% promissory note of the Company. The note has been paid in
full. The amount of consideration paid by the Company was determined based on a
number of factors including current valuations of the assets, future development
plans, local real estate market conditions and prevailing economic and political
conditions in Russia. The Company retained independent legal counsel and
financial advisors to evaluate and negotiate the transaction, which was approved
by a special committee of the independent directors of the Company. Under the
terms of the bankruptcy plan, the transaction was approved by not less than
two-thirds of the entire Board, including the approval of at least one of the
directors elected by the holders of the Preferred Shares, and a fairness opinion
from an investment banking firm was obtained. See "Business -- BrookeMil Ltd."
and "-- Legal Proceedings" as well as Notes 3 and 10 to the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning the transaction and
a pending lawsuit relating to the Company's purchase of the BrookeMil shares.

In 1995, the Company and Brooke entered into an expense sharing agreement
under which certain lease, legal and administrative expenses are allocated to
the entities incurring the expense. Under this agreement the Company expensed
approximately $462,000 for 1996, $312,000 for 1997, $502,000 for 1998 and
$148,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.

During 1996, the Company entered into a court-approved settlement with
Brooke and BGLS relating to their application under the Bankruptcy Code for
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them in the Company's bankruptcy
proceedings. Under the settlement, the Company reimbursed Brooke and BGLS
$655,217 for such expenses. The terms of the settlement were substantially
similar to the terms of previous settlements between the Company and other
applicants who had sought reimbursement of reorganization-related legal fees and
expenses.

Richard Ressler, a former director of the Company, is Chairman of the Board
and the beneficial owner of 17.8% of the shares of MAI Systems Corporation,
Brooke's former indirect majority-owned subsidiary. In 1996 MAI entered into
certain arrangements with Ladenburg under which MAI has sold computer and
software products and has been providing related professional and support
services to Ladenburg. Ladenburg paid MAI approximately $100,000 in 1996 and
$610,000 in 1997 for such products and services. In addition, Ladenburg paid
another company controlled by Mr. Ressler approximately $10,000 in 1996 and
$143,000 in 1997 for communications consulting services.

In March 1997, the Company acquired a membership interest in Orchard/JFAX
Investors, LLC, of which Mr. Ressler serves as a managing member, for $1
million. Orchard/JFAX Investors, LLC holds a controlling interest in JFAX.COM,
Inc., an Internet-based messaging and communications services provider in which
the Company has an indirect minority interest.

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In February 1998, the Company and Apollo organized Western Realty Ducat to
make real estate and other investments in Russia. When Western Realty Ducat was
formed, the Company agreed to contribute to Western Realty Ducat the real estate
assets of BrookeMil, and Apollo agreed to contribute up to $58 million. Western
Realty Ducat has made a $30 million participating loan to, payable out of a 30%
profits interest in, a company organized by Brooke (Overseas) that holds Brooke
(Overseas)'s interest in Liggett-Ducat Ltd. and the new factory constructed by
Liggett-Ducat Ltd. on the outskirts of Moscow.

Until January 1999, Mr. Burns, a director of the Company, was a partner of
Proskauer Rose LLP, a law firm which has been engaged to perform legal services
for the Company in the past and which may be so engaged in the future. The fees
received for such legal services in 1996, 1997 and 1998 did not exceed five
percent of the law firm's revenues.

From October 1995 through August 1997, Mr. Beinstein, a director of the
Company, served as the Managing Director of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP,
a law firm which has performed services for the Company in the past and may do
so in the future. The fees received for these services in 1996 and 1997 did not
exceed five percent of the law firm's revenues.

For information concerning certain agreements and transactions between the
Company and Brooke relating to RJR Nabisco, see "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Introduction -- The
Company's Investment in RJR Nabisco" and Note 5 to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements.

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

GENERAL

The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 100,000,000 Common
Shares and 10,000,000 Class C Preferred Shares. American Stock Transfer & Trust
Company, New York, New York, serves as the transfer agent and registrar for the
Common Shares.

The following summaries of the terms of the Company's capital stock are not
complete and are qualified by reference to the Certificate of Incorporation
which has been incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration
statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Each outstanding share of the Company's capital stock is fully paid and
nonassessable.

CLASS C PREFERRED SHARES

The Board has authority to issue the Class C Preferred Shares in one or
more series and to fix their terms. The Class C Preferred Shares rank senior to
the Common Shares in liquidation and in respect of dividends.

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COMMON SHARES

DIVIDENDS. Holders of the Common Shares are entitled to dividends when
declared by the Board out of legally available funds. Payment of dividends is
subject to the rights of the holders of shares ranking above Common Shares as to
distributions and limitations on the payment of dividends contained in certain
of the Company's outstanding debt instruments.

LIQUIDATION RIGHTS. On liquidation of the Company, the net assets of the
Company will be distributed pro rata to the holders of Common Shares (after
payment is made on any outstanding Preferred Shares, if any) of the stated
liquidation preference together with all cumulative dividends for the current
and all prior quarterly periods.

VOTING RIGHTS. Each Common Share is entitled to one vote for all purposes,
except as otherwise provided by law or as expressly provided in the Certificate
of Incorporation.

MARKET FOR COMMON SHARES. The Common Shares are quoted on the OTC
Electronic Bulletin Board, a National Association of Securities Dealers
sponsored inter-dealer automated quotation system, under the symbols NVAL.

The following table sets forth, for the calendar quarters indicated, the
range of per share prices for the Common Shares. Prices reflect quotations on
the NASD OTC Electronic Bulletin Board. Quotations reflect inter-dealer prices
in the over-the-counter market, without retail markups, markdowns or
commissions, and do not necessarily represent actual transactions. No cash
dividends have been declared by the Company on the Common Shares, and the
Company does not currently intend to pay a dividend on the Common Shares in the
foreseeable future. On June 16, 1999, the last trading price as quoted on the
NASD OTC Electronic Bulletin Board for the post-recapitalization Common Shares
was $4.25 per share.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH LOW
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<S> <C> <C>
1999
Second Quarter (from June 7, 1999 through June 16, 1999
(post-recapitalization period))........................... 5.125 4.25
Second Quarter (through June 4, 1999 effective date of
recapitalization)......................................... $ .75 $ .22
First Quarter............................................... .84 .38
1998
Fourth Quarter.............................................. 2.00 .25
Third Quarter............................................... .50 .32
Second Quarter.............................................. .94 .44
First Quarter............................................... 1.18 .50
1997
Fourth Quarter.............................................. 1.00 .47
Third Quarter............................................... 1.22 .75
Second Quarter.............................................. 1.56 .91
First Quarter............................................... 1.94 1.38
</TABLE>

At June 7, 1999, there were approximately 14,066 holders of record of the Common
Shares.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

The Common Shares are to be issued upon the exercise of the outstanding
Warrants issued to the Company stockholder's pursuant to a plan of
recapitalization which was implemented on June 4, 1999.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WARRANTS

The Warrants are governed by a warrant agreement between the Company and
American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, as warrant agent. Below is a brief
summary of the terms of the Warrants and the warrant agreement. This summary is
subject to the provisions of the warrant agreement and the warrant certificates
representing the Warrants. The warrant agreement, including the form of warrant
certificate, is an exhibit to the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part.

EXERCISE OF WARRANTS. Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one
Common Share at an exercise price of $12.50 per share. The Warrants may be
exercised during the period ending June 14, 2004. The Company may redeem the
warrants for $0.01 per warrant on 30 days' notice to the holders if, at any time
after June 4, 2002, the third anniversary of the effective time of the plan of
recapitalization, the average reported closing price or bid price of a Common
Share exceeds $12.50 for any 20 consecutive trading days ending within five days
before the date of such notice. The Warrants, however, may be exercised by the
holders during the period following such notice and before such redemption.

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The Warrants may be exercised by surrendering properly endorsed
certificates to the warrant agent together with full payment of the exercise
price for each Common Share underlying the Warrant being exercised, and any
applicable transfer or other taxes.

ADJUSTMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. The exercise price will be reduced by the
amount of any cash dividends or cash distributions paid on the Common Shares. If
the Company distributes evidences of indebtedness or assets, other than cash
dividends or cash distributions, holders of Warrants will be entitled to
participate in the distribution at the time of exercise on a basis that the
Company determines in its good faith discretion to be fair and appropriate. In
addition, the exercise price and the number of shares issuable on exercise will
be adjusted for any issuance of a dividend of additional Common Shares to
holders of Common Shares or subdivisions, combinations or reclassifications or
other changes in the outstanding Common Shares. The Company also has the right,
at any time, to voluntarily reduce the Exercise Price to such amount and for
such periods as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the
Company.

AMENDMENT. The Warrants may be amended only if the Company has obtained
the consent of the holders of Warrants representing a majority of the Common
Shares issuable upon exercise of all outstanding Warrants. However, no amendment
may increase the exercise price of the Warrants or decrease the number of Common
Shares issuable upon exercise of a Warrant without the consent of the holders of
Warrants representing at least 66 2/3% of the Common Shares issuable upon
exercise of all outstanding Warrants.

NOTICES. Notices to each registered Warrant holder will be made by the
Company by first-class mail, postage prepaid, in the following circumstances:

- upon the fixing of a date for redemption, the establishing of the
exercise date, and the fixing of a reduced exercise price and reduced
exercise price period, for the Warrants,

- upon any adjustment to the exercise price of the Warrants or the number
of Common Shares purchasable upon exercise of a Warrant,

- upon the authorization by the Company of the issuance to all holders of
Common Shares of rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase Common
Shares (or of any other subscription rights or warrants), or the
distribution to all holders of Common Shares of evidences of indebtedness
or assets (other than cash dividends or distributions in cash),

- upon any consolidation or merger to which the Company is a party and for
which approval by holders of Common Shares is required, or the conveyance
or transfer of the properties or assets of the Company substantially as
an entirety, or any reclassification or change of Common Shares (other
than a change in par value, if any, or as a result of a subdivision or
combination), or

- the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of
the Company.

In addition, upon the declaration of cash dividends or distributions in
cash on all Common Shares, the Company shall cause notice of such payment to be
given to the Warrant holders in such manner as the Company determines to be fair
and appropriate, including by public announcement.

OTHER MATTERS. The Company is not required to issue any fractional
Warrants or any fractional Common Shares on the exercise of warrants or the
occurrence of adjustments

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under antidilution provisions. Instead, the Company will pay cash based on the
market value of the Common Shares.

MATERIAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following discussion describes certain material federal income tax
considerations relating to the exercise of the Warrants and represents the
opinion of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP. This discussion is based upon
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, existing and proposed regulations,
legislative history, judicial decisions, and current administrative rulings and
practices, all as amended and in effect on the date hereof. Any of these
authorities could be repealed, overruled, or modified at any time. Any change
could be retroactive and, accordingly, could cause the tax consequences to vary
substantially from the consequences described here. No ruling from the IRS with
respect to the matters discussed has been requested, and there is no assurance
that the IRS would agree with the conclusions set forth in this discussion. All
stockholders should consult their own tax advisors.

This discussion may not address certain federal income tax consequences
that may be relevant to particular stockholders in light of their personal
circumstances (such as persons subject to the alternative minimum tax) or to
certain types of stockholders who may be subject to special treatment under the
federal income tax laws (such as dealers in securities, insurance companies,
foreign individuals and entities, financial institutions, and tax-exempt
entities). This discussion also does not address any tax consequences under
state, local, or foreign laws. The following discussion of federal income tax
considerations is for general information only and is not tax advice.

STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE PARTICULAR
TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF THE PLAN OF RECAPITALIZATION, INCLUDING THE
APPLICABILITY OF ANY STATE, LOCAL, OR FOREIGN TAX LAWS, CHANGES IN APPLICABLE
TAX LAWS, AND ANY PENDING OR PROPOSED LEGISLATION.

EXERCISE OF WARRANTS FOR COMMON SHARES

Generally, holders of Warrants will not recognize gain or loss upon the
exercise of Warrants for Common Shares. The holder's basis in the Common Shares
received in exchange for a Warrant will equal the holder's basis in the Warrant
plus any amount paid on the exercise of the Warrant. The holder's holding period
for the Common Shares will begin on the day the Warrant is exercised. Under
Section 305 of the Code, holders of Warrants may be deemed to receive a deemed
distribution of stock if the number of Common Shares which a Warrant holder may
acquire by exercising its Warrant is adjusted to reflect certain distributions
with respect to the Common Shares. An adjustment made pursuant to a bona fide
formula that has the effect of preventing the dilution of the interest of the
Warrant holders generally will not have that effect. Under the Warrants' anti-
dilution provisions, in certain circumstances it is possible that some
adjustments to the exercise price of the Warrants will be treated as a
distribution. The distribution would be treated as a dividend to the extent of
the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits in the year of
distribution, then as a return of capital to the extent of the holder's basis in
the Warrant and then as capital gain.

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LEGAL MATTERS

The legality of the Common Shares to be issued upon the exercise of the
Warrants, as well as certain tax matters concerning the Warrants, are being
passed on by Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, New York, New York.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and subsidiaries at
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 and for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1998 included in this prospectus have been included
herein in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.

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NEW VALLEY CORPORATION

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
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<S> <C>
Report of Independent Accountants........................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and
1997...................................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.......................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Deficiency) for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996.................................................. F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.......................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-7
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1999
and December 31, 1998..................................... F-32
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998................ F-33
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998............................. F-34
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998................ F-35
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........ F-36
</TABLE>

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors and the
Stockholders of New Valley Corporation

In our opinion, based upon our audits and the report of other auditors, the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements
of operations, of stockholders' equity and cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of New Valley Corporation and its
subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the 1997 and 1996
financial statements of Thinking Machines Corporation, a consolidated
subsidiary, which statements reflect total assets of $5,604,159 at December 31,
1997, and total revenues of $350,234 for the year ended December 31, 1997. Those
statements were audited by other auditors whose report thereon has been
furnished to us, and our opinion expressed herein, insofar as it relates to the
amounts included for Thinking Machines Corporation, is based solely on the
report of the other auditors. We conducted our audits of the consolidated
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of
other auditors provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

As discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the
investments and operations of the Company, and those of similar companies in the
Russian Federation, have been significantly affected, and could continue to be
affected for the foreseeable future, by the country's unstable economy caused in
part by the currency volatility in the Russian Federation.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Miami, Florida
March 19, 1999

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NEW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ 16,444 $ 11,606
Investment securities available for sale............... 37,567 51,993
Trading securities owned............................... 8,984 49,988
Restricted assets...................................... 1,220 232
Receivable from clearing brokers....................... 22,561 1,205
Other current assets................................... 4,675 3,618
--------- ---------
Total current assets................................ 91,451 118,642
--------- ---------
Investment in real estate, net........................... 82,875 259,968
Furniture and equipment, net............................. 10,444 12,194
Restricted assets........................................ 6,082 5,484
Long-term investments, net............................... 9,226 27,224
Investment in joint venture.............................. 65,193 --
Other assets............................................. 7,451 17,879
--------- ---------
Total assets........................................ $ 272,722 $ 441,391
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
Current liabilities:
Margin loan payable.................................... $ 13,088 $ 13,012
Current portion of notes payable and long-term
obligations......................................... 2,745 760
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities............... 32,047 55,222
Prepetition claims and restructuring accruals.......... 12,364 12,611
Income taxes........................................... 18,702 18,413
Securities sold, not yet purchased..................... 4,635 25,610
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities........................... 83,581 125,628
--------- ---------
Notes payable............................................ 54,801 176,314
Other long-term liabilities.............................. 23,450 11,210
Commitments and contingencies............................ -- --
Redeemable preferred shares.............................. 316,202 258,638
Stockholders' deficiency:
Cumulative preferred shares; liquidation preference of
$69,769, dividends in arrears: 1998 -- $165,856;
1997 -- $139,412.................................... 279 279
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 850,000,000 shares
authorized; 9,577,624 shares outstanding............ 96 96
Additional paid-in capital............................. 550,119 604,215
Accumulated deficit.................................... (758,016) (742,427)
Unearned compensation on stock options................. (475) (158)
Accumulated other comprehensive income................. 2,685 7,596
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' deficiency...................... (205,312) (130,399)
--------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency...... $ 272,722 $ 441,391
========= =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Principal transactions, net................ $ 11,430 $ 16,754 $ 28,344
Commissions................................ 28,284 16,727 17,755
Corporate finance fees..................... 14,733 12,514 10,230
Gain on sale of investments, net........... 11,768 19,202 10,014
Loss in joint venture...................... (4,976) -- --
Real estate leasing........................ 20,577 27,067 23,559
Gain on sale of real estate................ 4,682 1,290 --
Computer sales and service................. 794 3,947 15,017
Interest and dividends..................... 8,808 9,417 16,951
Other income............................... 5,987 7,650 8,995
---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenues.......................... 102,087 114,568 130,865
---------- ---------- ----------
Costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................ 110,375 119,205 140,399
Interest................................... 13,939 16,988 17,760
Recovery of restructuring charges.......... -- -- (9,706)
Provision for loss on long-term
investments............................. 3,185 3,796 1,001
---------- ---------- ----------
Total costs and expenses................ 127,499 139,989 149,454
---------- ---------- ----------
Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes and minority interests............... (25,412) (25,421) (18,589)
Income tax provision......................... 6 186 300
Minority interests in loss from continuing
operations of consolidated subsidiaries.... 2,089 1,347 4,241
---------- ---------- ----------
Loss from continuing operations.............. (23,329) (24,260) (14,648)
Discontinued operations (Note 22):
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations.............................. 7,740 3,687 7,158
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from discontinued operations..... 7,740 3,687 7,158
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss..................................... (15,589) (20,573) (7,490)
Dividend requirements on preferred shares.... (80,964) (68,475) (61,949)
Excess of carrying value of redeemable
preferred shares over cost of shares
purchased.................................. -- -- 4,279
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss applicable to Common Shares......... $ (96,553) (89,048) $ (65,160)
========== ========== ==========
Income (loss) per common share (Basic and
Diluted):
Continuing operations...................... $ (10.89) (9.68) $ (7.55)
Discontinued operations.................... .81 .38 .75
---------- ---------- ----------
Net loss................................ $ (10.08) (9.30) $ (6.80)
========== ========== ==========
Number of shares used in computation......... 9,577,624 9,577,624 9,577,624
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNEARNED ACCUMULATED
CLASS B ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OTHER
PREFERRED COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED ON STOCK COMPREHENSIVE
SHARES SHARES CAPITAL DEFICIT OPTIONS INCOME
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995..... $279 $ 1,916 $679,058 $(714,364) $ 2,650
Net loss..................... (7,490)
Undeclared dividends and
accretion on redeemable
preferred shares........... (41,123)
Purchase of redeemable
preferred shares........... 4,279
Effect of 1-for-20 reverse
stock split................ (1,820) 1,820
Issuance of stock options.... 755 $(755)
Compensation expense on stock
option grants.............. 24
Unrealized gain on investment
securities................. 2,407
---- ------- -------- --------- ----- -------
Balance, December 31, 1996..... 279 96 644,789 (721,854) (731) 5,057
Net loss..................... (20,573)
Undeclared dividends and
accretion on redeemable
preferred shares........... (45,148)
Unrealized gain on investment
securities................. 2,539
Compensation expense on stock
option grants.............. 15
Adjustment to unearned
compensation on stock
options.................... (558) 558
Public sale of subsidiaries'
common stock, net.......... 5,132
---- ------- -------- --------- ----- -------
Balance, December 31, 1997..... 279 96 604,215 (742,427) (158) 7,596
Net loss..................... (15,589)
Undeclared dividends and
accretion on redeemable
preferred shares........... (54,520)
Adjustment to unearned
compensation on stock
options.................... 424 (424)
Compensation expense on stock
option grants.............. 107
Unrealized loss on investment
securities................. (4,911)
---- ------- -------- --------- ----- -------
Balance, December 31, 1998..... $279 $ 96 $550,119 $(758,016) $(475) $ 2,685
==== ======= ======== ========= ===== =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss................................................... $(15,589) $(20,573) $ (7,490)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for
operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations...................... (7,740) (3,687) (7,158)
Depreciation and amortization............................ 6,495 9,414 4,757
Loss in joint venture.................................... 4,976 -- --
Provision for loss on long-term investments.............. 3,185 3,796 1,001
Gain on sales of real estate and liquidation of long-term
investments............................................ (9,452) (1,290) --
Reversal of restructuring accruals....................... -- -- (9,706)
Stock based compensation expense......................... 3,151 2,934 384
Other.................................................... 578 -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
acquisitions and dispositions:
Decrease (increase) in receivables and other assets...... 19,376 4,474 (13,813)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable.............. 396 170 (2,040)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities............................................ (27,073) 4,513 11,336
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash used for continuing operations..................... (21,697) (249) (22,699)
Net cash provided from discontinued operations.............. 7,740 -- --
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash used for operating activities...................... (13,957) (249) (22,699)
-------- -------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale or maturity of investment securities.................. 22,888 45,472 160,088
Purchase of investment securities.......................... (19,429) (30,756) (12,825)
Sale or liquidation of long-term investments............... 25,895 2,807 18,292
Purchase of long-term investments.......................... (13,590) (15,384) (3,051)
Sale of real estate, net of closing costs.................. 111,292 8,718 --
Purchase of and additions to real estate................... (18,236) (10,777) (24,496)
Purchase of furniture and equipment........................ (583) (3,478) (5,240)
Payment of prepetition claims and restructuring accruals... (1,061) (828) (8,160)
Payment for acquisitions, net of cash acquired............. -- (20,014) 1,915
(Increase) decrease in restricted assets................... (1,586) 3,130 29,159
Cash contributed to joint venture.......................... (442) -- --
Net proceeds from disposal of business..................... -- -- 10,174
Other, net................................................. (935) -- --
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities...... 104,213 (21,110) 165,856
-------- -------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of preferred dividends............................. -- -- (41,419)
Proceeds from participating loan........................... 14,300 -- --
Purchase of redeemable preferred shares.................... -- -- (10,530)
Increase (decrease) in margin loan payable................. 76 13,012 (75,119)
Payment of long-term notes and other liabilities........... (99,303) (62,739) (10,549)
Increase in long-term borrowings........................... -- 19,993 --
Issuance of subsidiary stock............................... -- 5,417 --
Other, net................................................. (491) -- --
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash used for financing activities...................... (85,418) (24,317) (137,617)
-------- -------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........ 4,838 (45,676) 5,540
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................ 11,606 57,282 51,742
-------- -------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...................... $ 16,444 $ 11,606 $ 57,282
======== ======== =========
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest................................................. $ 11,958 $ 16,667 $ 17,482
Income taxes............................................. 169 116 2,341
Detail of acquisitions:
Fair value of assets acquired.............................. $ -- $ 94,114 $ 27,301
Liabilities assumed........................................ -- 74,100 16,701
-------- -------- ---------
Cash paid.................................................. -- 20,014 10,600
Less cash acquired......................................... -- -- (12,515)
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash paid for acquisition.............................. $ -- $(20,014) $ (1,915)
======== ======== =========
Detail of contribution to joint venture:
Fair value of assets contributed........................... $ 97,107 $ -- $ --
Liabilities contributed.................................... (37,380) -- --
Capital contribution....................................... (60,169) -- --
-------- -------- ---------
Net cash contributed to joint venture...................... $ (442) $ -- --
======== ======== =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Valley
Corporation and its majority owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). The Company's
investment in Western Realty Development LLC has been accounted for under the
equity method. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in
consolidation.

Certain amounts in the 1996 and 1997 financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the 1998 presentation.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the investment banking and
brokerage business, in the ownership and management of commercial real estate,
and in the acquisition of operating companies. As discussed in Note 21, the
investment banking and brokerage segment accounted for 65% and 49% of the
Company's revenues and 24% and 39% of the Company's operating loss from
continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The Company's investment banking and brokerage segment provides
its services principally for middle market and emerging growth companies through
a coordinated effort among corporate finance, research, capital markets,
investment management, brokerage and trading professionals.

PROPOSED RECAPITALIZATION PLAN

The Company intends to submit for approval of its stockholders at its 1999
annual meeting a proposed recapitalization of its capital stock (the
"Recapitalization Plan"). Under the Recapitalization Plan, each of the Company's
outstanding Class A Senior Preferred Shares would be reclassified and changed
into 20 Common Shares and one Warrant to purchase Common Shares (the
"Warrants"). Each of the Class B Preferred Shares would be reclassified and
changed into one-third of a Common Share and five Warrants. The existing Common
Shares would be reclassified and changed into one-tenth of a Common Share and
three-tenths of a Warrant. The authorized number of Common Shares would be
reduced from 850,000,000 to 100,000,000. The Warrants to be issued as part of
the Recapitalization Plan would have an exercise price of $12.50 per share
subject to adjustment in certain circumstances and be exercisable for five years
following the effective date of the Company's Registration Statement covering
the underlying Common Shares. The Warrants would not be callable by the Company
for a three-year period. Upon completion of the Recapitalization Plan, the
Company will apply for listing of the Common Shares and Warrants on NASDAQ.

Completion of the Recapitalization Plan would be subject to, among other
things, approval by the required holders of the various classes of the Company's
shares, effectiveness of the Company's proxy statement and prospectus for the
annual meeting, receipt of a fairness opinion and compliance with the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

Brooke Group Ltd. ("Brooke"), the Company's principal stockholder, has
agreed to vote all of its shares in the Company in favor of the Recapitalization
Plan. As a result of the Recapitalization Plan and assuming no warrant holder
exercises its Warrants, Brooke will increase its ownership of the outstanding
Common Shares of the Company from 42.3% to 55.1% and its total voting power from
42% to 55.1%.

The Company believes the proposed Recapitalization Plan will simplify the
current capital structure of the Company by replacing it with a single class of
equity securities. The exchange of the Preferred Shares for Common Shares will
eliminate dividend arrearages, thus increasing the net worth of the Company by
approximately $316,202 on a pro forma basis as of December 31, 1998. It will
also remove the need to redeem the Class A Senior Preferred Shares in 2003. The
resulting improvement in the net worth of the Company, along with a hoped for
increase in the price of the Common Shares, should increase the likelihood of
having the Common Shares quoted on NASDAQ. This, along with a more transparent
capital structure, should increase the liquidity of the Company's securities,
improve the valuation of the Common Shares and provide a currency for
acquisitions and financings. Finally, the recapitalization will allow the voting
rights of stockholders to properly reflect the economic interest of such
stockholders.

REORGANIZATION

On November 15, 1991, an involuntary petition under Chapter 11 of Title 11
of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") was commenced against the
Company in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
(the "Bankruptcy Court"). On March 31, 1993, the Company consented to the entry
of an order for relief placing it under the protection of Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code.

On November 1, 1994, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the
First Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, as amended (the "Joint
Plan"). The terms of the Joint Plan provided for, among other things, the sale
of Western Union Financial Services Company, Inc. ("FSI"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, and certain other Company assets related to FSI's
money transfer business, payment in cash of all allowed claims, payment of
postpetition interest in the amount of $178,000 to certain creditors, a $50 per
share cash dividend to the holders of the Company's Class A Senior Preferred
Shares, a tender offer by the Company for up to 150,000 shares of the Class A
Senior Preferred Shares, at a price of $80 per share, and the reinstatement of
all of the Company's equity interests.

On November 15, 1994, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of
October 20, 1994, as amended (the "Purchase Agreement"), by and between the
Company and First Financial Management Corporation ("FFMC"), FFMC purchased all
of the common stock of FSI and other assets relating to FSI's money transfer
business for $1,193,000 (the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price consisted of
$593,000 in cash, $300,000 representing the assumption of the Western Union
Pension Plan obligation, and $300,000 paid on January 13, 1995 for certain
intangible assets of FSI. The Purchase Agreement contained various terms and
conditions, including the escrow of $45,000 of the Purchase Price, a put option
by the Company to sell to FFMC, and a call option by FFMC to purchase, Western
Union Data Services Company, Inc., a wholly-owned

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

subsidiary of the Company engaged in the messaging service business (the
"Messaging Services Business"), for $20,000, exercisable during the first
quarter of 1996, and various services agreements between the Company and FFMC.

On January 18, 1995, the effective date of the Joint Plan, the Company paid
approximately $550,000 on account of allowed prepetition claims and emerged from
bankruptcy. At December 31, 1998, the Company's remaining accruals totaled
$12,364 for unsettled prepetition claims and restructuring accruals (see Note
17). The Company's accounting policy is to evaluate the remaining restructuring
accruals on a quarterly basis and adjust liabilities as claims are settled or
dismissed by the Bankruptcy Court.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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.

REINCORPORATION AND REVERSE STOCK SPLIT. On July 29, 1996, the Company
completed its reincorporation from the State of New York to the State of
Delaware and effected a one-for-twenty reverse stock split of the Company's
Common Shares. In connection with the reverse stock split, all per share data
have been restated to reflect retroactively the reverse stock split.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. The Company considers all highly liquid
financial instruments with an original maturity of less than three months to be
cash equivalents.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. Investments in securities and
securities sold, not yet purchased traded on a national securities exchange or
listed on NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales prices of the reporting
period. Futures contracts are valued at their last reported sales price.
Investments in securities, principally warrants, which have exercise or holding
period restrictions, are valued at fair value as determined by the Company's
management based on the intrinsic value of the warrants discounted for such
restrictions. For cash and cash equivalents, restricted assets, receivable from
clearing brokers and short-term loan, the carrying value of these amounts is a
reasonable estimate of their fair value. The fair value of long-term debt,
including current portion, is estimated based on current rates offered to the
Company for debt of the same maturities. The fair value of the Company's
redeemable preferred shares is based on their last reported sales price.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES. The Company classifies investments in debt and
marketable equity securities as either trading, available for sale, or held to
maturity. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains
and losses included in income. Investments classified as available for sale are
carried at fair value, with net unrealized gains and losses included as a
separate component of stockholders' equity (deficiency). Debt securities
classified as held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. Realized gains and
losses are included in other income, except for those relating to the Company's
broker-dealer

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

subsidiary which are included in principal transactions revenues. The cost of
securities sold is determined based on average cost.

RESTRICTED ASSETS. Restricted assets at December 31, 1998 consisted
primarily of $5,831 pledged as collateral for a $5,000 letter of credit which is
used as collateral for a long-term lease of commercial office space. Restricted
assets at December 31, 1997 consisted primarily of $5,484 pledged as collateral
for the $5,000 letter of credit.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. Shopping centers are depreciated over periods
approximating 25 years, the estimated useful life, using the straight-line
method. Office buildings were depreciated over periods approximating 40 years,
the estimated useful life, using the straight-line method (see Note 7).
Furniture and equipment (including equipment subject to capital leases) is
depreciated over the estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over their
estimated useful lives or the lease term, if shorter. The cost and the related
accumulated depreciation are eliminated upon retirement or other disposition and
any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

INCOME TAXES. Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", deferred taxes reflect the impact of
temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities recognized
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes as
well as tax credit carryforwards and loss carryforwards. These deferred taxes
are measured by applying currently enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance
reduces deferred tax assets when it is deemed more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED. Securities sold, not yet purchased
represent obligations of the Company to deliver a specified security at a
contracted price and thereby create a liability to repurchase the security in
the market at prevailing prices. Accordingly, these transactions involve, to
varying degrees, elements of market risk, as the Company's ultimate obligation
to satisfy the sale of securities sold, not yet purchased may exceed the amount
recognized in the consolidated balance sheet.

REAL ESTATE LEASING REVENUES. The real estate properties are being leased
to tenants under operating leases. Base rental revenue is generally recognized
on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The lease agreements for
certain properties contain provisions which provide for reimbursement of real
estate taxes and operating expenses over base year amounts, and in certain cases
as fixed increases in rent. In addition, the lease agreements for certain
tenants provide additional rentals based upon revenues in excess of base
amounts, and such amounts are accrued as earned. The future minimum rents
scheduled to be received on non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 1998
are $6,013, $5,519, $4,685, $4,239 and $3,662 for the years 1999, 2000, 2001,
2002 and 2003, respectively, and $16,872 for subsequent years.

BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE. Basic net income (loss) per common
share is based on the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding. Net
income (loss) per common share represents net income (loss) after dividend
requirements on redeemable and non-redeemable preferred shares (undeclared) and
any adjustment for the difference between excess of carrying value of redeemable
preferred shares over the cost of

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

the shares purchased. Diluted net income (loss) per common share assuming full
dilution is based on the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding
plus the additional common shares resulting from the conversion of convertible
preferred shares and the exercise of stock options and warrants if such
conversion was dilutive.

Options to purchase 330,000 common shares at $.58 per share and 40,417
common shares issuable upon the conversion of Class B Preferred Shares were not
included in the computation of diluted loss per share as the effect would have
been anti-dilutive.

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share". SFAS No. 128 specifies new standards
designed to improve the earnings per share ("EPS") information provided in
financial statements by simplifying the existing computational guidelines,
revising the disclosure requirements, and increasing the comparability of EPS
data on an international basis. Prior years' EPS have been restated to conform
with standards established by SFAS No. 128.

RECOVERABILITY OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS. An impairment loss is recognized
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. Beginning in 1995 with the adoption of SFAS No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of", assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level
for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the
cash flows of other groups of assets. The Company considers historical
performance and future estimated results in its evaluation of potential
impairment and then compares the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated
future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying
amount of the asset exceeds estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows,
the Company measures the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying
amount of the asset to its fair value. The estimation of fair value is generally
measured by discounting expected future cash flows at the rate the Company
utilizes to evaluate potential investments. The Company estimates fair value
based on the best information available making whatever estimates, judgments and
projections are considered necessary.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 1997, the FASB released SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income". SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose
financial statements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997. The adoption of SFAS No. 130 did not have a material impact on the
Company's financial statements.

For transactions entered into in fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997, the Company adopted and is reporting in accordance with SOP 97-2,
"Software Revenue Recognition". The adoption of SOP 97-2 did have a material
impact on the Company's financial statements.

In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information", which establishes standards for the way
that public

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

business enterprises report information about operating segments. The Company
has adopted SFAS No. 131 and has restated its financial statements accordingly.

3. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

On May 31, 1995, the Company consummated its acquisition of Ladenburg,
Thalmann & Co. Inc. ("Ladenburg"), a registered broker-dealer and investment
bank, for $25,750, net of cash acquired. The acquisition was treated as a
purchase for financial reporting purposes and, accordingly, these consolidated
financial statements include the operations of Ladenburg from the date of
acquisition. The excess of the consideration paid over the estimated fair value
of net assets acquired of $1,342 has been recorded as goodwill to be amortized
on a straight-line basis over 15 years.

On January 10 and January 11, 1996, the Company acquired four commercial
office buildings (the "Office Buildings") and eight shopping centers (the
"Shopping Centers") for an aggregate purchase price of $183,900, consisting of
$23,900 in cash and $160,000 in non-recourse mortgage financing provided by the
sellers. In addition, the Company has capitalized approximately $800 in costs
related to the acquisitions. The Company paid $11,400 in cash and executed four
promissory notes aggregating $100,000 for the Office Buildings. On September 28,
1998, the Company completed the sale to institutional investors of the Office
Buildings for an aggregate purchase price of $112,400 and recognized a gain of
$4,682 on the sale. The Company received approximately $13,400 in cash from the
transaction before closing adjustments and expenses. The Office Buildings were
subject to approximately $99,300 of mortgage financing which was retired at
closing.

The following table presents unaudited pro forma results from continuing
operations as if the sale of the Office Buildings had occurred on January 1,
1998 and January 1, 1997, respectively. These pro forma results have been
prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of
what would have occurred had this acquisition been consummated as of each
respective date.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
----------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues...................................... $ 87,112 $ 99,996
========= ========
Loss from continuing operations............... $ (27,896) $(23,925)
========= ========
Loss from continuing operations applicable to
common shares............................... $(108,860) $(92,400)
========= ========
Loss from continuing operations per common
share....................................... $ (11.37) $ (9.65)
========= ========
</TABLE>

The Shopping Centers were acquired for an aggregate purchase price of
$72,500, consisting of $12,500 in cash and $60,000 in eight promissory notes. In
November 1997, the Company sold one of the Shopping Centers for $5,400 and
realized a gain of $1,200.

On January 11, 1996, the Company provided a $10,600 convertible bridge loan
to finance Thinking Machines Corporation ("Thinking Machines"), a developer and
marketer

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of data mining and knowledge discovery software and services. In February 1996,
the bridge loan was converted into a controlling interest in a partnership which
held approximately 61.4% of Thinking Machines' outstanding common shares. In
December 1997, the Company acquired for $3,150 additional shares in Thinking
Machines pursuant to a rights offering by Thinking Machines to its existing
stockholders which increased the Company's ownership to approximately 72.7% of
the outstanding Thinking Machines shares. As a result of the rights offering,
the Company recorded $2,417 as additional paid-in-capital which represented its
interest in the increase in Thinking Machines' stockholders' equity. In
September 1998, the Company made a $2,000 loan due December 31, 1999 to Thinking
Machines and acquired warrants to purchase additional shares pursuant to a
rights offering by Thinking Machines to its existing stockholders. In the first
quarter of 1999, the Company lent Thinking Machines an additional $1,250. The
acquisition of Thinking Machines through the conversion of the bridge loan was
accounted for as a purchase for financial reporting purposes, and accordingly,
the operations of Thinking Machines subsequent to January 31, 1996 are included
in the operations of the Company. The fair value of assets acquired, including
goodwill of $1,726, was $27,301 and liabilities assumed totaled $7,613. In
addition, minority interests in the amount of $9,088 were recognized at the time
of acquisition. To date, no material revenues have been recognized by Thinking
Machines with respect to the sale or licensing of such software and services.
Thinking Machines is also subject to uncertainties relating to, without
limitation, the development and marketing of computer products, including
customer acceptance and required funding, technological changes, capitalization,
and the ability to utilize and exploit its intellectual property and propriety
software technology.

On January 31, 1997, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement
(the "Purchase Agreement") with Brooke (Overseas) Ltd. ("Brooke (Overseas)"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Brooke Group Ltd. ("Brooke"), an affiliate of the
Company, pursuant to which the Company acquired 10,483 shares (the "BrookeMil
Shares") of the common stock of BrookeMil Ltd. ("BrookeMil") from Brooke
(Overseas) for a purchase price of $55,000, consisting of $21,500 in cash and a
$33,500 9% promissory note of the Company (the "Note"). The BrookeMil Shares
comprise 99.1% of the outstanding shares of BrookeMil, a real estate development
company in Russia. The Note, which was collateralized by the BrookeMil Shares,
was paid during 1997.

BrookeMil is developing a three-phase complex on 2.2 acres of land in
downtown Moscow. In 1993, the first phase of the project, Ducat Place I, a
46,500 sq. ft. Class-A office building, was constructed and leased. On April 18,
1997, BrookeMil sold Ducat Place I to one of its tenants for approximately
$7,500, which purchase price had been reduced to reflect prepayments of rent. In
1997, BrookeMil completed construction of Ducat Place II, a 150,000 sq. ft.
office building. Ducat Place II has been leased to a number of leading
international companies. The development of the third phase, Ducat Place III,
has been planned as a 450,000 sq. ft. mixed-use complex. The site of Ducat Place
III, which is currently used by a subsidiary of Brooke (Overseas) as the site
for a factory, is subject to a put option held by the Company. The option allows
the Company to put this site back to Brooke (Overseas) and BGLS Inc., a
subsidiary of Brooke, at the greater of the appraised fair value of the property
at the date of exercise or $13,600 during the period the subsidiary of Brooke
(Overseas) operates the factory on such site.

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In connection with the Purchase Agreement, certain specified liabilities of
BrookeMil aggregating approximately $40,000 remained as liabilities of BrookeMil
after the purchase of the BrookeMil Shares by the Company. These liabilities
included a $20,400 loan to a Russian bank for the construction of Ducat Place II
(the "Construction Loan"). In addition, the liabilities of BrookeMil at the time
of purchase included approximately $13,800 of rents and related payments prepaid
by tenants of Ducat Place II for periods generally ranging from 15 to 18 months.

The fair value of the assets acquired, including goodwill of $12,400 was
$95,500. The Company, through its interest in Western Realty, is amortizing the
goodwill over a five year period.

In August 1997, BrookeMil refinanced all amounts due under the Construction
Loan with borrowings under a new credit facility with another Russian bank. The
new credit facility bears interest at 16% per year, matures no later than August
2002, with principal payments commencing after the first year, and is
collateralized by a mortgage on Ducat Place II and guaranteed by the Company. At
December 31, 1997, borrowings under the new credit facility totaled $19,700.

4. RUSSIAN REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURES

Western Realty Development LLC

In February 1998, the Company and Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund III,
L.P. ("Apollo") organized Western Realty Development LLC ("Western Realty
Ducat") to make real estate and other investments in Russia. In connection with
the formation of Western Realty Ducat, the Company agreed, among other things,
to contribute the real estate assets of BrookeMil, including Ducat Place II and
the site for Ducat Place III, to Western Realty Ducat and Apollo agreed to
contribute up to $58,750, including the investment in Western Realty Repin
discussed below. Through December 31, 1998, Apollo had funded $32,364 of its
investment in Western Realty Ducat.

The ownership and voting interests in Western Realty Ducat are held equally
by Apollo and the Company. Apollo will be entitled to a preference on
distributions of cash from Western Realty Ducat to the extent of its investment
($40,000), together with a 15% annual rate of return, and the Company will then
be entitled to a return of $20,000 of BrookeMil-related expenses incurred and
cash invested by the Company since March 1, 1997, together with a 15% annual
rate of return; subsequent distributions will be made 70% to the Company and 30%
to Apollo. Western Realty Ducat will be managed by a Board of Managers
consisting of an equal number of representatives chosen by Apollo and the
Company. All material corporate transactions by Western Realty Ducat will
generally require the unanimous consent of the Board of Managers. Accordingly,
the Company has accounted for its non-controlling interest in Western Realty
Ducat using the equity method of accounting. Through December 31, 1998, Apollo
has funded $32,364 of its investment in Western Realty Ducat.

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interest in the underlying value of net assets of the joint venture. The Company
recognizes losses incurred by Western Realty Ducat to the extent that cumulative
earnings of Western Realty Ducat are not sufficient to satisfy Apollo's
preferred return.

Western Realty Ducat will seek to make additional real estate and other
investments in Russia. Western Realty Ducat has made a $30,000 participating
loan to, and payable out of a 30% profits interest in Western Tobacco
Investments LLC ("WTI"), a company organized by Brooke (Overseas) which, among
other things, holds the interests of Brooke (Overseas) in Liggett-Ducat Ltd. and
the new factory being constructed by Liggett-Ducat Ltd. on the outskirts of
Moscow. Western Realty Ducat has recognized as other income $1,991, which
represents 30% of WTI's net income for the period from April 28, 1998 (date of
inception) to December 31, 1998.

Summarized financial information as of December 31, 1998 and for the period
from February 20, 1998 (date of inception) to December 31, 1998 for Western
Realty Ducat follows:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current assets.............................................. $ 857
Participating loan receivable............................... 31,991
Real estate, net............................................ 85,761
Furniture and fixtures, net................................. 179
Noncurrent assets........................................... 631
Goodwill, net............................................... 7,636
Notes payable -- current.................................... 5,299
Current liabilities......................................... 5,802
Notes payable............................................... 14,356
Long-term liabilities....................................... 756
Members' equity............................................. 100,842
Revenues.................................................... 10,176
Costs and expenses.......................................... 13,099
Other income................................................ 1,991
Income tax benefit.......................................... 760
Net loss.................................................... (1,692)
</TABLE>

Western Realty Repin LLC

In June 1998, the Company and Apollo organized Western Realty Repin LLC
("Western Realty Repin") to make a $25,000 participating loan (the "Repin Loan")
to BrookeMil. The proceeds of the loan will be used by BrookeMil for the
acquisition and preliminary development of two adjoining sites totaling 10.25
acres (the "Kremlin Sites") located in Moscow across the Moscow River from the
Kremlin. BrookeMil, which is planning the development of a 1.1 million sq. ft.
hotel, office, retail and residential complex on the Kremlin Sites, owned 94.6%
of one site and 52% of the other site at December 31, 1998. Apollo will be
entitled to a preference on distributions of cash from Western Realty Repin to
the extent of its investment ($18,750), together with a 20% annual rate of
return, and the Company will then be entitled to a return of its investment
($6,250), together with a 20% annual rate of return; subsequent distributions
will be made 50% to the

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Company and 50% to Apollo. Western Realty Repin will be managed by a Board of
Managers consisting of an equal number of representatives chosen by Apollo and
the Company. All material corporate transactions by Western Realty Repin will
generally require the unanimous consent of the Board of Managers.

Through December 31, 1998, Western Realty Repin has advanced $19,067 under
the Repin Loan to BrookeMil, of which $14,300 was funded by Apollo and is
classified in other long-term obligations on the consolidated balance sheet at
December 31, 1998. The Repin Loan, which bears no fixed interest, is payable
only out of 100% of the distributions, if made, by the entities owning the
Kremlin Sites to BrookeMil. Such distributions shall be applied first to pay the
principal of the Repin Loan and then as contingent participating interest on the
Repin Loan. Any rights of payment on the Repin Loan are subordinate to the
rights of all other creditors of BrookeMil. BrookeMil used a portion of the
proceeds of the Repin Loan to repay the Company for certain expenditures on the
Kremlin Sites previously incurred. The Repin Loan is due and payable upon the
dissolution of BrookeMil and is collateralized by a pledge of the Company's
shares of BrookeMil.

As of December 31, 1998, BrookeMil had invested $18,013 in the Kremlin
Sites and held $252, in cash, which was restricted for future investment. In
connection with the acquisition of its interest in one of the Kremlin Sites,
BrookeMil has agreed with the City of Moscow to invest an additional $6,000 in
1999 and $22,000 in 2000 in the development of the property. BrookeMil funded
$4,800 of this amount in the first quarter of 1999.

The Company has accounted for the formation of Western Realty Repin as a
financing by Apollo and a contribution of assets into a consolidated subsidiary
by New Valley which is eliminated in consolidation. Based on the distribution
terms contained in the Western Realty Repin LLC agreement, the 20% annual rate
of return preference to be received by Apollo on funds advanced to Western
Realty Repin is treated as interest cost in the consolidated statement of
operations.

The development of Ducat Place III and the Kremlin Sites will require
significant amounts of debt and other financing. The Company is actively
pursuing various financing alternatives on behalf of Western Realty Ducat and
BrookeMil. However, in light of the recent economic turmoil in Russia, no
assurance can be given that such financing will be available on acceptable
terms. Failure to obtain sufficient capital for the projects would force Western
Realty Ducat and BrookeMil to curtail or delay the planned development of Ducat
Place III and the Kremlin Sites.

5. INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Investment securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair
value, with net unrealized gains included as a separate component of
stockholders' equity (deficiency). The Company had net unrealized gains on
investment securities available for sale of $2,685 and $7,596 at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively.

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The components of investment securities available for sale are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAIN LOSS VALUE
------- ---------- ---------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Marketable equity securities........... $34,882 $ 1,856 $2,877 $33,861
Marketable warrants.................... -- 3,706 -- 3,706
------- ------- ------ -------
Investment securities.................. $34,882 $ 5,562 $2,877 $37,567
======= ======= ====== =======
1997
Short-term investments................. $ 6,218 -- -- $ 6,218
Marketable equity securities........... 34,494 $ 7,492 $2,101 39,885
Marketable warrants.................... -- 4,939 -- 4,939
Marketable debt securities............. 3,685 -- 2,734 951
------- ------- ------ -------
Investment securities.................. $44,397 $12,431 $4,835 $51,993
======= ======= ====== =======
</TABLE>

During 1998, the Company determined that an other than temporary impairment
had occurred in marketable debt securities (face amount of $14,900, cost of
$3,185) of a company that was in default at the time of purchase and is
currently in default under its various debt obligations. The Company wrote down
this investment to zero resulting in a $3,185 charge to operations.

Investment in RJR Nabisco

The Company expensed $100 in 1997 and $11,724 in 1996 relating to its
investment in the common stock of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. ("RJR Nabisco").
Pursuant to a December 31, 1995 agreement between the Company and Brooke whereby
the Company agreed to reimburse Brooke and its subsidiaries for certain
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses relating to RJR Nabisco, the Company paid
Brooke and its subsidiaries a total of $17 and $2,370 in 1997 and 1996.

On February 29, 1996, the Company entered into a total return equity swap
transaction (the "Swap") with an unaffiliated company (the "Counterparty")
relating to 1,000,000 shares of RJR Nabisco common stock (reduced to 750,000
shares of RJR Nabisco common stock as of August 13, 1996). The Company entered
into the Swap in order to be able to participate in any increase or decrease in
the value of the RJR Nabisco common stock during the term of the Swap. The
transaction was for a period of up to six months, unless extended by the
parties, subject to earlier termination at the election of the Company, and
provided for the Company to make a payment to the Counterparty of $1,537 upon
commencement of the Swap. At the termination of the transaction, if the price of
the RJR Nabisco common stock during a specified period prior to such date (the
"Final Price") exceeded $34.42, the price of the RJR Nabisco common stock during
a specified period following the commencement of the Swap (the "Initial Price"),
the Counterparty was required to pay the Company an amount in cash equal to the
amount of such appreciation with respect to the shares of RJR Nabisco common
stock subject to the Swap plus the value of any dividends with a record date
occurring during the Swap period.

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If the Final Price was less than the Initial Price, then the Company was
required to pay the Counterparty at the termination of the transaction an amount
in cash equal to the amount of such decline with respect to the shares of RJR
Nabisco common stock subject to the Swap, offset by the value of any dividends,
provided that, with respect to approximately 225,000 shares of RJR Nabisco
common stock, the Company was not required to pay any amount in excess of an
approximate 25% decline in the value of the shares. The potential obligations of
the Counterparty under the Swap were guaranteed by the Counterparty's parent, a
large foreign bank, and the Company pledged certain collateral in respect of its
potential obligations under the Swap and agreed to pledge additional collateral
under certain conditions. The Company marked its obligation with respect to the
Swap to fair value with unrealized gains or losses included in income. During
the third quarter of 1996, the Swap was terminated in connection with the
Company's reduction of its holdings of RJR Nabisco common stock, and the Company
recognized a loss on the Swap of $7,305 for the year ended December 31, 1996.

6. TRADING SECURITIES OWNED AND SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED

The components of trading securities owned and securities sold, not yet
purchased are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
----------------------------- -----------------------------
TRADING SECURITIES SOLD, TRADING SECURITIES SOLD,
SECURITIES NOT YET SECURITIES NOT YET
OWNED PURCHASED OWNED PURCHASED
---------- ---------------- ---------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common stock..................... $4,243 $4,395 $16,208 $ 4,513
Equity and index options......... 870 240 5,290 17,494
Other............................ 3,871 -- 28,490 3,603
------ ------ ------- -------
$8,984 $4,635 $49,988 $25,610
====== ====== ======= =======
</TABLE>

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7. INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE AND NOTES PAYABLE

The components of the Company's investment in real estate and the related
non-recourse notes payable collateralized by such real estate at December 31,
1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RUSSIAN
REAL SHOPPING
ESTATE CENTERS TOTAL
------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Land................................................ $18,013 $16,087 $34,100
Buildings........................................... 912 52,959 53,871
------- ------- -------
Total............................................... 18,925 69,046 87,971
Less accumulated depreciation....................... -- (5,096) (5,096)
------- ------- -------
Net investment in real estate....................... $18,925 $63,950 $82,875
======= ======= =======
Notes payable....................................... $ -- $54,801 $54,801
Current portion of notes payable.................... -- -- --
------- ------- -------
Notes payable -- long-term portion.................. $ -- $54,801 $54,801
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1998, the Company's investment in real estate
collateralized eight promissory notes aggregating $54,801 due 2001 related to
the Shopping Centers. Each Shopping Center note has a term of five years,
requires no principal amortization, and bears interest payable monthly at the
rate of 8% for the first two and one-half years and at the rate of 9% for the
remainder of the term.

The components of the Company's investment in real estate and the related
notes payable collateralized by such real estate at December 31, 1997 are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
U.S. RUSSIAN
OFFICE REAL SHOPPING
BUILDINGS ESTATE CENTERS TOTAL
--------- ------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Land...................................... $ 19,450 $22,623 $16,087 $ 58,160
Buildings................................. 92,332 66,688 51,430 210,450
-------- ------- ------- --------
Total..................................... 111,782 89,311 67,517 268,610
Less accumulated depreciation............. (4,616) (879) (3,147) (8,642)
-------- ------- ------- --------
Net investment in real estate............. $107,166 $88,432 $64,370 $259,968
======== ======= ======= ========
Notes payable............................. $ 99,302 $20,078 $54,801 $174,181
Current portion of notes payable.......... 336 424 760
-------- ------- ------- --------
Notes payable -- long-term portion........ $ 98,966 $19,654 $54,801 $173,421
======== ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1997, the Company's investment in real estate
collateralized four promissory notes aggregating $99,302 related to the Office
Buildings and eight promissory notes aggregating $54,801 related to the Shopping
Centers.

In 1997, the Company sold one of the Shopping Centers for $5,400 and
realized a gain of $1,200. In 1998, the Company sold its U.S. Office Buildings
for $112,400 and realized a gain of $4,682.

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8. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

Long-term investments consisted of investments in the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
------------------ ------------------
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE
-------- ------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Limited partnerships........................ $9,226 $12,282 $27,224 $33,329
</TABLE>

The principal business of the limited partnerships is investing in
investment securities. The estimated fair value of the limited partnerships was
provided by the partnerships based on the indicated market values of the
underlying investment portfolio. The Company is not required to make additional
investments in limited partnerships as of December 31, 1998. The Company's
investments in limited partnerships are illiquid, and the ultimate realization
of these investments is subject to the performance of the underlying partnership
and its management by the general partners. During 1997, the Company sold for an
amount which approximated its $2,000 cost an investment in a foreign corporation
which owned an interest in a Russian bank. During 1997, the Company determined
that an other than temporary impairment in the value of its investment in a
joint venture had occurred and wrote down this investment to zero with a charge
to operations of $3,796.

In January 1997, the Company converted an investment in preferred stock
made in 1995 into a majority equity interest in a small on-line directory
assistance development stage company and, accordingly, began consolidating the
results of this company. This long-term investment of $1,001 was written off in
1996 due to continuing losses of this company. In May 1997, this development
stage company completed an initial public offering and, as a result, the Company
recorded $2,715 as additional paid-in capital which represented its 50.1%
ownership in this company's stockholders' equity after this offering.

The Company recognized gains of $4,652 on liquidations of investments of
certain limited partnerships for the year ended December 31, 1998.

The Company's estimate of the fair value of its long-term investments are
subject to judgment and are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could
be realized in the current market.

9. PENSIONS AND RETIREE BENEFITS

Ladenburg has a Profit Sharing Plan (the "Plan") for substantially all its
employees. The Plan includes two features: profit sharing and a deferred
compensation vehicle. Contributions to the profit sharing portion of the Plan
are made by Ladenburg on a discretionary basis. The deferred compensation
feature of the Plan enables non-salaried employees to invest up to 15% of their
pre-tax annual compensation. For the year ended December 31, 1996, employer
contributions to the Plan were approximately $200, excluding those made under
the deferred compensation feature described above. The Plan was inactive in 1997
and 1998.

The Company maintains 401(k) plans for substantially all employees, except
those employees of Thinking Machines. These 401(k) plans allow eligible
employees to invest a

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percentage of their pre-tax compensation. Ladenburg elected to contribute $500
of matching contributions in 1997. The Company did not make discretionary
contributions to these 401(k) plans in 1998 and 1996.

10. COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases

The Company, Thinking Machines and Ladenburg are currently obligated under
three noncancelable lease agreements for office space, expiring in May 2003,
April 1999 and December 2015, respectively. The following is a schedule by
fiscal year of future minimum rental payments required under the agreements that
have noncancelable terms of one year or more at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1999........................................................ $ 5,431
2000........................................................ 5,163
2001........................................................ 4,309
2002........................................................ 4,115
2003 and thereafter......................................... 50,382
-------
Total..................................................... $69,400
=======
</TABLE>

Rental expense for operating leases during 1998, 1997 and 1996 was $6,397,
$4,404 and $3,914, respectively.

Lawsuits

On or about March 13, 1997, a shareholder derivative suit was filed against
the Company, as a nominal defendant, its directors and Brooke in the Delaware
Chancery Court, by a stockholder of the Company. The suit alleges that the
Company's purchase of the BrookeMil Shares constituted a self-dealing
transaction which involved the payment of excessive consideration by the
Company. The plaintiff seeks (i) a declaration that the Company's directors
breached their fiduciary duties, Brooke aided and abetted such breaches and such
parties are therefore liable to the Company, and (ii) unspecified damages to be
awarded to the Company. The Company's time to respond to the complaint has not
yet expired. The Company believes that the allegations were without merit.

Although there can be no assurances, management is of the opinion, after
consultation with counsel, that the ultimate resolution of this matter will not
have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and may be subject to
unasserted claims primarily in connection with its activities as a securities
broker-dealer and participation in public underwritings. These lawsuits involve
claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts and are in varying stages of
legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, after consultation with
counsel, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.

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Russian Operations

During 1998, the economy of the Russian Federation entered a period of
economic instability. The impact includes, but is not limited to, a steep
decline in prices of domestic debt and equity securities, a severe devaluation
of the currency, a moratorium on foreign debt repayments, an increasing rate of
inflation and increasing rates on government and corporate borrowings. The
return to economic stability is dependent to a large extent on the effectiveness
of the fiscal measures taken by government and other actions beyond the control
of companies operating in the Russian Federation. The operations of BrookeMil
and Western Realty Ducat may be significantly affected by these factors for the
foreseeable future.

Russian Taxation: Russian Taxation is Subject to Varying interpretations
and constant changes. Furthermore, the interpretation of tax legislation by tax
authorities as applied to the transactions and activity of BrookeMil and Western
Realty Ducat may not coincide with that of management. As a result, transactions
may be challenged by tax authorities and BrookeMil and Western Realty Ducat may
be assessed additional taxes, penalties and interest, which can be significant.

Management regularly reviews the Company's taxation compliance with
applicable legislation, laws and decrees and current interpretations and from
time to time potential exposures are identified. At any point in time a number
of open matters may exist, however, management believes that adequate provision
has been made for all material liabilities. Tax years remain open to review by
the authorities for six years.

Year 2000: It is unclear whether the Russian government and other
organizations who provide significant infrastructure services have addressed the
Year 2000 Problem sufficiently to mitigate potential substantial disruption to
these infrastructure services. The substantial disruption of these services
would have an adverse affect on the operations of BrookeMil and Western Realty
Ducat. Furthermore, the current financial crisis could affect the ability of the
government and other organizations to fund Year 2000 compliance programs.

11. FEDERAL INCOME TAX

At December 31, 1998, the Company had $102,061 of unrecognized net deferred
tax assets, comprised primarily of net operating loss carryforwards, available
to offset future taxable income for federal tax purposes. A valuation allowance
has been provided against this deferred tax asset as it is presently deemed more
likely than not that the benefit of the tax asset will not be utilized. The
Company continues to evaluate the realizability of its deferred tax assets and
its estimate is subject to change. The provision for income taxes, which
represented the effect of the Alternative Minimum Tax and state income taxes,
for the three years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, does not bear a
customary relationship with pre-tax accounting income from continuing operations
principally as a consequence of the change in the valuation allowance relating
to deferred tax assets. The provision for income taxes on continuing operations
differs from the amount of income tax

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determined by applying the applicable U.S. statutory federal income tax rate
(35%) to pretax income from continuing operations as a result of the following
differences:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Loss from continuing operations................... $(23,323) $(24,074) $(14,348)
-------- -------- --------
(Credit) provision under statutory U.S. tax
rates........................................... (8,163) (8,426) (5,022)
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
Nontaxable items................................ 4,281 2,603 (224)
State taxes, net of Federal benefit............. 4 55 195
Foreign Taxes................................... -- 108 --
Increase (decrease) in valuation reserve.......... 3,884 5,846 5,351
-------- -------- --------
Income tax provision............................ $ 6 $ 186 $ 300
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

Income taxes associated with discontinued operations and extraordinary
items have been shown net of the utilization of the net operating loss
carryforward and the change in other deferred tax assets.

Deferred tax amounts are comprised of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward:
Restricted net operating loss....................... $ 12,450 $ 15,561
Unrestricted net operating loss..................... 70,552 70,216
Other............................................... 21,718 17,209
--------- ---------
Total deferred tax assets........................... 104,720 102,986
--------- ---------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Other.................................................. (2,659) (5,542)
--------- ---------
Total deferred tax liabilities........................... (2,659) (5,542)
--------- ---------
Net deferred tax assets.................................. 102,061 97,444
Valuation allowance...................................... (102,061) (97,444)
--------- ---------
Net deferred taxes....................................... $ -- $ --
========= =========
</TABLE>

In December 1987, the Company consummated certain restructuring
transactions that included certain changes in the ownership of the Company's
stock. The Internal Revenue Code restricts the amount of future income that may
be offset by losses and credits incurred prior to an ownership change. The
Company's annual limitation on the use of its net operating losses is
approximately $7,700, computed by multiplying the "long-term tax exempt rate" at
the time of change of ownership by the fair market value of the company's
outstanding stock immediately before the ownership change. The limitation is
cumulative; any unused limitation from one year may be added to the limitation
of a following year. Operating losses incurred subsequent to an ownership change
are generally not subject to such restrictions.

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The Company's tax years from 1993 to 1995 are presently under audit with
the Internal Revenue Service. The Company believes it has adequately reserved
for any potential adjustments which may occur.

As of December 31, 1998, the Company had consolidated net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $206,000 for tax purposes, which expire at
various dates through 2008. Approximately $31,000 net operating loss
carryforwards constitute pre-change losses and $175,000 of net operating losses
were unrestricted.

12. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

The components of other long-term liabilities, excluding notes payable, are
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------- -------------------
LONG-TERM CURRENT LONG-TERM CURRENT
PORTION PORTION PORTION PORTION
--------- ------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Retiree and disability obligations........ $ 4,715 $500 $ 3,638 $2,000
Minority interests........................ 2,699 -- 6,112 --
Participating loan payable................ 15,795 -- -- --
Other long-term liabilities............... 241 -- 1,460 --
------- ---- ------- ------
Total other long-term liabilities......... $23,450 $500 $11,210 $2,000
======= ==== ======= ======
</TABLE>

13. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES

At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had authorized and outstanding
2,000,000 and 1,071,462, respectively, of its Class A Senior Preferred Shares.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, the carrying value of such shares
amounted to $316,202 and $258,638, including undeclared dividends of $219,068
and $163,302, or $204.46 and $152.41 per share.

The holders of Class A Senior Preferred Shares are currently entitled to
receive a quarterly dividend, as declared by the Board, payable at the rate of
$19.00 per annum. The Class A Senior Preferred Shares are mandatorily redeemable
on January 1, 2003 at $100 per share plus accrued dividends. The Class A Senior
Preferred Shares were recorded at their market value ($80 per share) at December
30, 1987, the date of issuance. The discount from the liquidation value is
accreted, utilizing the interest method, as a charge to additional paid-in
capital and an increase to the recorded value of the Class A Senior Preferred
Shares, through the redemption date. As of December 31, 1998, the unamortized
discount on the Class A Senior Preferred Shares was $6,846.

In the event a required dividend or redemption is not made on the Class A
Senior Preferred Shares, no dividends shall be paid or declared and no
distribution made on any junior stock other than a dividend payable in junior
stock. If at any time six quarterly dividends payable on the Class A Senior
Preferred Shares shall be in arrears or such shares are not redeemed when
required, the number of directors will be increased by two and the holders of
the Class A Senior Preferred Shares, voting as a class, will have the

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right to elect two directors until full cumulative dividends shall have been
paid or declared and set aside for payment. Such directors were designated
pursuant to the Joint Plan in November 1994.

The Company declared and paid cash dividends on the Class A Senior
Preferred Shares of $40 per share in 1996. Undeclared dividends are accrued
quarterly and such accrued and unpaid dividends shall accrue additional
dividends in respect thereof compounded monthly at the rate of 19% per annum,
both of which are included in the carrying amount of redeemable preferred
shares, offset by a charge to additional paid-in capital.

During the first quarter of 1996, the Company repurchased 72,104 of its
Class A Senior Preferred Shares for an aggregate consideration of $10,530. The
repurchase increased the Company's additional paid-in capital by $4,279 based on
the difference between the purchase price and the carrying values of the shares.

On November 18, 1996, the Company granted to an executive officer and
director of the Company 36,000 Class A Senior Preferred Shares (the "Award
Shares"). The Award Shares are identical with all other Class A Senior Preferred
Shares issued and outstanding as of July 1, 1996, including undeclared dividends
of $3,776 and declared dividends of $1,080. The Award Shares vested one-sixth on
July 1, 1997 and one-sixth on each of the five succeeding one-year anniversaries
thereof through and including July 1, 2002. The Company recorded deferred
compensation of $5,436 representing the fair market value of the Award Shares on
November 18, 1996 and $3,020 of original issue discount representing the
difference between the book value of the Award Shares on November 18, 1996 and
their fair market value. The deferred compensation will be amortized over the
vesting period and the original issue discount will be accreted, utilizing the
interest method, through the redemption date, both through a charge to
compensation expense. During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company recorded $3,043,
$2,934 and $359, respectively, in compensation expense related to the Award
Shares and, at December 31, 1998 and 1997, the balance of the deferred
compensation and the unamortized discount related to the Award Shares was $5,721
and $6,890, respectively.

For information on Class A Senior Preferred Shares owned by Brooke, see
Note 18.

14. PREFERRED SHARES NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION REQUIREMENTS

The holders of the Class B Preferred Shares, 12,000,000 shares authorized
and 2,790,776 shares outstanding as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, are entitled
to receive a quarterly dividend, as declared by the Board, at a rate of $3.00
per annum. Undeclared dividends are accrued quarterly at a rate of 12% per
annum, and such accrued and unpaid dividends shall accrue additional dividends
in respect thereof, compounded monthly at the rate of 12% per annum.

Each Class B Preferred Share is convertible at the option of the holder
into .41667 Common Shares based on a $25 liquidation value and a conversion
price of $60 per Common Share.

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At the option of the Company, the Class B Preferred Shares are redeemable
in the event that the closing price of the Common Shares equals or exceeds 140%
of the conversion price at a specified time prior to the redemption. If redeemed
by New Valley, the redemption price would equal $25 per share plus accrued
dividends.

In the event a required dividend is not paid on the Class B Preferred
Shares, no dividends shall be paid or declared and no distribution made on any
junior stock other than a dividend payable in junior stock. If at any time six
quarterly dividends on the Class B Preferred Shares are in arrears, the number
of directors will be increased by two, and the holders of Class B Preferred
Shares and any other classes of preferred shares similarly entitled to vote for
the election of two additional directors, voting together as a class, will have
the right to elect two directors to serve until full cumulative dividends shall
have been paid or declared and set aside for payment. Such directors were
designated pursuant to the Joint Plan in November 1994.

No dividends on the Class B Preferred Shares have been declared since the
fourth quarter of 1988. The undeclared dividends, as adjusted for conversions of
Class B Preferred Shares into Common Shares, cumulatively amounted to $165,856
and $139,412 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. These undeclared
dividends represent $59.43 and $49.95 per share as of the end of each period. No
accrual was recorded for such undeclared dividends as the Class B Preferred
Shares are not mandatorily redeemable.

15. COMMON SHARES

On November 18, 1996, the Company granted an executive officer and director
of the Company nonqualified options to purchase 330,000 Common Shares at a price
of $.58 per share and 97,000 Class B Preferred Shares at a price of $1.85 per
share. These options may be exercised on or prior to July 1, 2006 and vest
one-sixth on July 1, 1997 and one-sixth on each of the five succeeding
anniversaries thereof through and including July 1, 2002. The Company recognized
compensation expense of $108 in 1998, $15 in 1997 and $24 in 1996 from these
option grants and recorded deferred compensation of $475 and $158 representing
the intrinsic value of these options at December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997,
respectively.

The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related Interpretations in
accounting for its stock options. In 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", which, if fully adopted, changes the
methods of recognition of cost on certain stock options. Had compensation cost
for the nonqualified stock options been determined based upon the fair value at
the grant date consistent with SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss in 1998 and
1997 would have been increased by $316 and by $33 in 1996. The fair value of the
nonqualified stock options was estimated at $1,774 using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the following assumptions: volatility of 171% for the
Class B Preferred Shares and 101% for the Common Shares, a risk free interest
rate of 6.2%, an expected life of 10 years, and no expected dividends or
forfeiture.

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16. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The composition of accounts payable and accrued liabilities is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Accrued compensation...................................... $ 9,753 $11,202
Deferred rent............................................. 4,739 4,560
Unearned revenues......................................... 79 10,163
Taxes (property and miscellaneous)........................ 7,037 9,429
Accrued expenses and other liabilities.................... 10,439 19,868
------- -------
Total.................................................. $32,047 $55,222
======= =======
</TABLE>

17. PREPETITION CLAIMS UNDER CHAPTER 11 AND RESTRUCTURING ACCRUALS

On January 18, 1995, approximately $550,000 of the approximately $620,000
of prepetition claims were paid pursuant to the Joint Plan. Another $57,000 of
prepetition claims and restructuring accruals have been settled and paid or
adjusted since January 18, 1995. The remaining prepetition claims may be subject
to future adjustments depending on pending discussions with the various parties
and the decisions of the Bankruptcy Court.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Restructuring accruals(a)................................... $ 8,085 $ 8,196
Money transfer payable(b)................................... 4,279 4,415
------- -------
Total..................................................... $12,364 $12,611
======= =======
</TABLE>

- -------------------------

(a) Restructuring accruals at December 31, 1998 consisted of $6,771 of disputed
claims, primarily related to leases and former employee benefits, and
$1,178 of other restructuring accruals. In 1996, the Company reversed
$9,706 of prior year restructuring accruals as a result of settlements on
certain of its prepetition claims and vacated real estate lease
obligations.

(b) Represents unclaimed money transfers issued by the Company prior to January
1, 1990. The Company is currently in litigation in Bankruptcy Court seeking
a determination that these monies are not an obligation of the Company.
There can be no assurance as to the outcome of the litigation.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

At December 31, 1998, Brooke, a company under the control of Bennett S.
LeBow, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, held 3,989,710 Common
Shares (approximately 41.7% of such class), 618,326 Class A Senior Preferred
Shares (approximately 57.7% of such class), and 250,885 Class B Preferred Shares

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(approximately 8.9% of such class) which represented in the aggregate 42.1% of
all voting power. Several of the other officers and directors of the Company are
also affiliated with Brooke. In 1995, the Company signed an expense sharing
agreement with Brooke pursuant to which certain lease, legal and administrative
expenses are allocated to the entity incurring the expense. The Company expensed
approximately $502, $312 and $462 under this agreement in 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively.

The Joint Plan imposes a number of restrictions on transactions between the
Company and certain affiliates of the Company, including Brooke.

On December 18, 1996, the Company loaned BGLS Inc. ("BGLS"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Brooke, $990 under a short-term promissory note due January 31,
1997 and bearing interest at 14%. On January 2, 1997, the Company loaned BGLS an
additional $975 under another short-term promissory note due January 31, 1997
and bearing interest at 14%. Both loans including interest were repaid on
January 31, 1997. In September 1998, the Company made a one-year $950,000 loan
to BGLS, which bears interest at 14% per annum. At December 31, 1998, the loan
and accrued interest thereon of $984 was included in other current assets.

During 1998, one director of the Company and during 1996 and 1997, two
directors of the Company, were affiliated with law firms that rendered legal
services to the Company. The Company paid these firms $516, $568 and $4,141
during 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, for legal services. An executive
officer and director of the Company is a shareholder and registered
representative in a broker-dealer to which the Company paid $128, $522 and $317
in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, in brokerage commissions and other income,
and is also a shareholder in an insurance company that received ordinary and
customary insurance commissions from the Company and its affiliates of $128,
$133 and $136 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The broker-dealer, in the
ordinary course of its business, engages in brokerage activities with Ladenburg
on customary terms.

During 1996, the Company entered into a court-approved Stipulation and
Agreement (the "Settlement") with Brooke and BGLS relating to Brooke's and
BGLS's application under the Federal Bankruptcy Code for reimbursement of legal
fees and expenses incurred by them in connection with the Company's bankruptcy
reorganization proceedings. Pursuant to the Settlement, the Company reimbursed
Brooke and BGLS $655 for such legal fees and expenses. The terms of the
Settlement were substantially similar to the terms of previous settlements
between the Company and other applicants who had sought reimbursement of
reorganization-related legal fees and expenses.

In connection with the acquisition of the Office Buildings by the Company
in 1996, a director of Brooke received a commission of $220 from the seller.

See Note 3 for information concerning the purchase by the Company on
January 31, 1997 of BrookeMil from a subsidiary of Brooke.

19. OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Ladenburg -- As a nonclearing broker, Ladenburg's transactions are cleared
by other brokers and dealers in securities pursuant to clearance agreements.
Although Ladenburg

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clears its customers through other brokers and dealers in securities, Ladenburg
is exposed to off-balance-sheet risk in the event that customers or other
parties fail to satisfy their obligations. In accordance with industry practice,
agency securities transactions are recorded on a settlement-date basis. Should a
customer fail to deliver cash or securities as agreed, Ladenburg may be required
to purchase or sell securities at unfavorable market prices.

The clearing operations for Ladenburg's securities transactions are
provided by several brokers. At December 31, 1998, substantially all of the
securities owned and the amounts due from brokers reflected in the consolidated
balance sheet are positions held at and amounts due from one clearing broker.
Ladenburg is subject to credit risk should this broker be unable to fulfill its
obligations.

In the normal course of its business, Ladenburg enters into transactions in
financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk. These financial instruments
consist of financial futures contracts and written index option contracts.
Financial futures contracts provide for the delayed delivery of a financial
instrument with the seller agreeing to make delivery at a specified future date,
at a specified price. These futures contracts involve elements of market risk in
excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of financial
condition. Risk arises from changes in the values of the underlying financial
instruments or indices. At December 31, 1998, Ladenburg had commitments to
purchase and sell financial instruments under futures contracts of $3,113 and
$1,378, respectively.

Equity index options give the holder the right to buy or sell a specified
number of units of a stock market index, at a specified price, within a
specified time from the seller ("writer") of the option and are settled in cash.
Ladenburg generally enters into these option contracts in order to reduce its
exposure to market risk on securities owned. Risk arises from the potential
inability of the counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts and
from changes in the value of a stock market index. As a writer of options,
Ladenburg receives a premium in exchange for bearing the risk of unfavorable
changes in the price of the securities underlying the option. Financial
instruments have the following notional amounts as December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG SHORT
------- ------
<S> <C> <C>
Equity and index options.................................... $24,555 $3,755
Financial futures contracts................................. 2,954 1,532
</TABLE>

The table below discloses the fair value at December 31, 1998 of these
commitments, as well as the average fair value during the year ended December
31, 1998, based on monthly observations.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AVERAGE
------------------ ------------------
LONG SHORT LONG SHORT
------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Equity and index options.................. $ 870 $ 241 $ 5,385 $12,469
Financial futures contracts............... 3,113 1,378 23,261 2,098
</TABLE>

For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, the net loss arising from
options and futures contracts included in net gain on principal transactions was
$3,661 $2,399, and

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$6,012, respectively. The Company's accounting policy related to derivatives is
to value these instruments, including financial futures contracts and written
index option contracts, at the last reported sales price. The measurement of
market risk is meaningful only when related and offsetting transactions are
taken into consideration.

20. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments have been
determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate
valuation methodologies described below. However, considerable judgment is
required to develop the estimates of fair value and, accordingly, the estimates
presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be
realized in a current market exchange.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
------------------- -------------------
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............. $ 16,444 $ 16,444 $ 11,606 $ 11,606
Investments available for sale........ 37,567 37,567 51,993 51,993
Trading securities owned.............. 8,984 8,984 49,988 49,988
Restricted assets..................... 7,302 7,302 5,716 5,716
Receivable from clearing brokers...... 22,561 22,561 1,205 1,205
Long-term investments (Note 8)........ 9,226 12,282 27,224 33,329
Financial liabilities:
Margin loans payable.................. 13,088 13,088 13,012 13,012
Notes payable......................... 57,546 57,546 177,074 177,074
Redeemable preferred shares........... 316,202 107,146 258,638 102,860
</TABLE>

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21. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following table presents certain financial information of the Company's
continuing operations before taxes and minority interests as of and for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BROKER- COMPUTER CORPORATE
DEALER REAL ESTATE SOFTWARE AND OTHER TOTAL
------- ----------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Revenues....................... $66,569 $ 25,259 $ 794 $ 9,465 $102,087
Operating loss................. (6,175) (192) (6,130) (12,915) (25,412)
Identifiable assets............ 53,160 87,670 1,241 130,651 272,722
Depreciation and
amortization................. 1,125 4,373 693 304 6,495
Capital expenditures........... 428 18,270 83 38 18,819

1997
Revenues....................... $56,197 $ 27,067 $ 3,947 $ 27,357 $114,568
Operating (loss) income........ (9,958) (7,827) (8,156) 520 (25,421)
Identifiable assets............ 77,511 276,770 5,604 81,506 441,391
Depreciation and
amortization................. 1,035 7,469 815 95 9,414
Capital expenditures........... 1,627 10,777 466 1,385 14,255

1996
Revenues....................... $71,960 $ 23,559 $ 15,017 $ 20,329 $130,865
Operating loss................. (345) (745) (15,082) (2,417) (18,589)
Identifiable assets............ 76,302 182,645 11,686 135,787 406,540
Depreciation and
Amortization................. 600 3,622 532 3 4,757
Capital expenditures........... 3,644 183,193 1,596 18 188,451
</TABLE>

22. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company received $5,774 in cash and
$600 in a promissory note (paid in 1997) in settlement of a receivable claim
originally filed by the Company's former Western Union telegraph business. In
addition, the Company reduced its liability related to certain Western Union
retirees by $784. The Company recorded the gain on settlement of $6,374 and
liability reduction of $784 as gain on disposal of discontinued operations.
During 1997, the Company recorded a gain on disposal of discontinued operations
of $3,687 related to reversals in estimates of certain pre-petition claims under
Chapter 11 and restructuring accruals which resulted from the Company's former
money transfer business. The Company recorded a gain on disposal of discontinued
operations of $7,740 in 1998 related to the settlement of a lawsuit originally
initiated by the Western Union telegraph business.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
--------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 10,312 $ 16,444
Investment securities available for sale.............. 36,563 37,567
Trading securities owned.............................. 6,562 8,984
Restricted assets..................................... 1,192 1,220
Receivable from clearing brokers...................... 12,575 22,561
Other current assets.................................. 3,647 4,675
--------- ---------
Total current assets............................... 70,851 91,451
--------- ---------
Investment in real estate, net.......................... 83,049 82,875
Furniture and equipment, net............................ 10,393 10,444
Restricted assets....................................... 8,909 6,082
Long-term investments, net.............................. 11,726 9,226
Investment in joint venture............................. 63,690 65,193
Other assets............................................ 6,020 7,451
--------- ---------
Total assets....................................... $ 254,638 $ 272,722
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
Current liabilities:
Margin loan payable................................... $ 4,044 $ 13,088
Current portion of notes payable and long-term
obligations........................................ 2,708 2,745
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............. 26,863 32,047
Prepetition claims and restructuring accruals......... 12,340 12,364
Income taxes.......................................... 18,361 18,702
Securities sold, not yet purchased.................... 2,659 4,635
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities.......................... 66,975 83,581
--------- ---------
Notes payable........................................... 54,801 54,801
Other long-term liabilities............................. 28,200 23,450
Commitments and contingencies........................... -- --
Redeemable preferred shares............................. 332,198 316,202
Stockholders' deficiency:
Cumulative preferred shares; liquidation preference of
$69,769, dividends in arrears: $172,905 and
$165,856........................................... 279 279
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 850,000,000 shares
authorized; 9,577,624 shares outstanding........... 96 96
Additional paid-in capital............................ 534,568 550,119
Accumulated deficit................................... (759,598) (758,016)
Unearned compensation on stock options................ (148) (475)
Accumulated other comprehensive income................ (2,733) 2,685
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' deficiency..................... (227,536) (205,312)
--------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency..... $ 254,638 $ 272,722
========= =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
-----------------------
1999 1998
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Principal transactions, net........................... $ 4,776 $ 5,893
Commissions........................................... 11,126 6,676
Corporate finance fees................................ 1,438 3,238
Gain on sale of investments, net...................... 499 5,596
Loss from joint venture............................... (1,503) (329)
Real estate leasing................................... 2,230 7,776
Computer sales and service............................ 251 413
Interest and dividends................................ 1,261 2,849
Other income.......................................... 2,692 1,728
---------- ----------
Total revenues..................................... 22,770 33,840
---------- ----------
Cost and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative................... 26,592 30,100
Interest.............................................. 2,325 4,160
---------- ----------
Total costs and expenses........................... 28,917 34,260
---------- ----------
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and
minority interests.................................... (6,147) (420)
Income tax provision.................................... 15 6
Minority interest in loss of consolidated
subsidiaries.......................................... 480 583
---------- ----------
(Loss) income from continuing operations................ (5,682) 157
Discontinued operations:
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations........... 4,100 --
---------- ----------
Income from discontinued operations................... 4,100 --
---------- ----------
Net (loss) income.................................. (1,582) 157
Dividend requirements on preferred shares............... (22,219) (18,832)
---------- ----------
Net loss applicable to Common Shares.................... $ (23,801) $ (18,675)
========== ==========
Loss per Common Share (basic and diluted):
Continuing operations................................. $ (2.92) $ (1.95)
Discontinued operations............................... .43 --
---------- ----------
Net loss per Common Share............................. $ (2.49) $ (1.95)
========== ==========
Number of shares used in computation.................... 9,577,624 9,577,624
========== ==========
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNEARNED ACCUMULATED
CLASS B COMPENSATION OTHER
PREFERRED COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED ON STOCK COMPREHENSIVE
SHARES SHARES CAPITAL DEFICIT OPTIONS INCOME
--------- ------ -------- ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31,
1998.................... $279 $96 $550,119 $(758,016) $(475) $ 2,685
Net income.............. (1,582)
Undeclared dividends and
accretion on
redeemable preferred
shares................ (15,171)
Unrealized loss on
investment
securities............ (5,418)
Adjustment to unearned
compensation on stock
options............... (327) 327
Compensation expense on
stock option grants... (53)
---- --- -------- --------- ----- -------
Balance, March 31, 1999... $279 $96 $534,568 $(759,598) $(148) $(2,733)
==== === ======== ========= ===== =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
ENDED
MARCH 31,
-----------------
1999 1998
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income......................................... $(1,582) $ 157
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
provided from (used for) operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations.................... (4,100) --
Loss from joint venture................................ 1,503 329
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 898 2,344
Stock based compensation expense....................... 774 828
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from
acquisitions:
Decrease (increase) in receivables and other
assets............................................ 14,375 (9,586)
(Decrease) increase in income taxes.................. (340) 440
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities....................................... (6,884) 2,766
------- -------
Net cash provided from (used for) continuing
operations........................................... 4,644 (2,722)
Net cash provided from discontinued operations......... 4,100 --
------- -------
Net cash provided from (used for) operating activities...... 8,744 (2,722)
------- -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale or maturity of investment securities.............. 2,947 8,129
Purchase of investment securities...................... (6,858) (913)
Sale or liquidation of long-term investments........... -- 1,901
Purchase of long-term investments...................... (2,500) (1,951)
Sale of real estate.................................... 920 --
Purchase of real estate................................ (1,615) (1,419)
Purchase of furniture and fixtures..................... (312) (197)
Payment of prepetition claims.......................... (24) (847)
Increase in restricted assets.......................... (2,827) (68)
Net cash transferred to joint venture.................. -- (487)
------- -------
Net cash (used for) provided from investing activities...... (10,269) 4,148
------- -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Decrease in margin loan payable........................ (9,044) (2,842)
Proceeds from participating loan....................... 4,473 --
Prepayment of notes payable............................ (36) (291)
------- -------
Net cash used for financing activities...................... (4,607) (3,133)
------- -------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents................... (6,132) (1,707)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............. 16,444 11,606
------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................... $10,312 $ 9,899
======= =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)

1. PRINCIPLES OF REPORTING

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Valley
Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). The
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 1999 presented herein have
been prepared by the Company and are unaudited. In the opinion of management,
all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 1999 and the results of
operations and cash flows for all periods presented have been made. Results for
the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for an entire
year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998 as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (Commission File Number 1-2493).

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.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior interim period financial
information to conform with current year presentation.

Proposed Recapitalization Plan

The Company has submitted for approval of its stockholders at its 1999
annual meeting, which will be held on May 21, 1999, a proposed recapitalization
of its capital stock (the "Recapitalization Plan"). Under the Recapitalization
Plan, each of the Company's outstanding Class A Senior Preferred Shares would be
reclassified and changed into 20 Common Shares and one Warrant to purchase
Common Shares (the "Warrants"). Each of the Class B Preferred Shares would be
reclassified and changed into one-third of a Common Share and five Warrants. The
existing Common Shares would be reclassified and changed into one-tenth of a
Common Share and three-tenths of a Warrant. The authorized number of Common
Shares would be reduced from 850,000,000 to 100,000,000. The Warrants to be
issued as part of the Recapitalization Plan would have an exercise price of
$12.50 per share subject to adjustment in certain circumstances and be
exercisable for five years following the effective date of the Company's
Registration Statement covering the underlying Common Shares. The Warrants would
not be callable by the Company for a

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three-year period. Upon completion of the Recapitalization Plan, the Company
will apply for listing of the Common Shares and Warrants on NASDAQ.

Completion of the Recapitalization Plan would be subject to, among other
things, approval by the required holders of the various classes of the Company's
shares. Brooke Group Ltd. ("Brooke"), the Company's principal stockholder, has
agreed to vote all of its shares in the Company in favor of the Recapitalization
Plan. As a result of the Recapitalization Plan and assuming no warrant holder
exercises its Warrants, Brooke will increase its ownership of the outstanding
Common Shares of the Company from 42.3% to 55.1% and its total voting power from
42% to 55.1%.

The Company believes the proposed Recapitalization Plan will simplify the
current capital structure of the Company by replacing it with a single class of
equity securities. The exchange of the Preferred Shares for Common Shares will
eliminate dividend arrearages, thus increasing the net worth of the Company by
approximately $332,198 on a pro forma basis as of March 31, 1999. It will also
remove the need to redeem the Class A Senior Preferred Shares in 2003. The
resulting improvement in the net worth of the Company, along with a hoped for
increase in the price of the Common Shares, should increase the likelihood of
having the Common Shares quoted on NASDAQ. This, along with a more transparent
capital structure, should increase the liquidity of the Company's securities,
improve the valuation of the Common Shares and provide a currency for
acquisitions and financings. Finally, the recapitalization will allow the voting
rights of stockholders to properly reflect the economic interest of such
stockholders.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June, 1998, FASB issued Statement of Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 1999. SFAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on
the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are
recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income,
depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction
and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. The Company has not yet determined
the impact that the adoption of SFAS 133 will have on its earnings or statement
of financial position.

2. INVESTMENT IN WESTERN REALTY

Western Realty Development LLC

In February 1998, the Company and Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund III,
L.P. ("Apollo") organized Western Realty Development LLC ("Western Realty
Ducat") to make real estate and other investments in Russia. In connection with
the formation of Western Realty Ducat, the Company agreed, among other things,
to contribute the real estate assets of BML, including Ducat Place II and the
site for Ducat Place III, to Western Realty Ducat and Apollo agreed to
contribute up to $58,750, including the investment in Western Realty Repin
discussed below. Through March 31, 1999, Apollo had funded $36,529 of its
investment in Western Realty Ducat.

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The ownership and voting interests in Western Realty Ducat are held equally
by Apollo and the Company. Apollo will be entitled to a preference on
distributions of cash from Western Realty Ducat to the extent of its investment
($40,000), together with a 15% annual rate of return, and the Company will then
be entitled to a return of $20,000 of BML-related expenses incurred and cash
invested by the Company since March 1, 1997, together with a 15% annual rate of
return; subsequent distributions will be made 70% to the Company and 30% to
Apollo. Western Realty Ducat will be managed by a Board of Managers consisting
of an equal number of representatives chosen by Apollo and the Company. All
material corporate transactions by Western Realty Ducat will generally require
the unanimous consent of the Board of Managers. Accordingly, the Company has
accounted for its non-controlling interest in Western Realty Ducat using the
equity method of accounting.

The Company recorded its basis in the investment in the joint venture in
the amount of $60,169 based on the carrying value of assets less liabilities
transferred. There was no difference between the carrying value of the
investment and the Company's proportionate interest in the underlying value of
net assets of the joint venture. The Company recognizes losses incurred by
Western Realty Ducat to the extent that cumulative earnings of Western Realty
Ducat are not sufficient to satisfy Apollo's preferred return.

Western Realty Ducat will seek to make additional real estate and other
investments in Russia. Western Realty Ducat has made a $30,000 participating
loan to, and payable out of a 30% profits interest in Western Tobacco
Investments LLC ("WTI"), a company organized by Brooke (Overseas) Ltd., a
subsidiary of Brooke, which, among other things, holds the interests of Brooke
(Overseas) Ltd. in Liggett-Ducat Ltd. and the new factory being constructed by
Liggett-Ducat Ltd. on the outskirts of Moscow. Western Realty Ducat has
recognized as other income $1,002, which represents 30% of WTI's net income for
the three months ended March 31, 1999.

Summarized financial information as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998
and for the three month period ended March 31, 1999 and for the period from
February 20, 1998 (date of inception) to March 31, 1998 for Western Realty Ducat
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
-------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets................................... $ 2,939 $ 857
Participating loan receivable.................... 32,993 31,991
Real estate, net................................. 86,307 85,761
Furniture and fixtures, net...................... 230 179
Noncurrent assets................................ 538 631
Goodwill, net.................................... 7,016 7,636
Notes payable -- current......................... 5,703 4,999
Current liabilities.............................. 5,445 5,802
Notes payable.................................... 13,143 14,656
Long-term liabilities............................ 756 756
Members' equity.................................. 104,976 100,842
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 20, 1998
THREE MONTHS ENDED (DATE OF INCEPTION)
MARCH 31, 1999 TO MARCH 31, 1998
------------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues.................................... $3,448 $ 927
Costs and expenses.......................... 4,425 1,256
Other income................................ 1,002 --
Income tax provision........................ 16 --
Net loss.................................... 9 (329)
</TABLE>

Western Realty Repin LLC

In June 1998, the Company and Apollo organized Western Realty Repin LLC
("Western Realty Repin") to make a $25,000 participating loan (the "Repin Loan")
to BML. The proceeds of the loan will be used by BML for the acquisition and
preliminary development of two adjoining sites totaling 10.25 acres (the
"Kremlin Sites") located in Moscow across the Moscow River from the Kremlin.
BML, which is planning the development of a 1.1 million sq. ft. hotel, office,
retail and residential complex on the Kremlin Sites, owned 95.2% of one site and
52% of the other site at March 31, 1999. Apollo will be entitled to a preference
on distributions of cash from Western Realty Repin to the extent of its
investment ($18,750), together with a 20% annual rate of return, and the Company
will then be entitled to a return of its investment ($6,250), together with a
20% annual rate of return; subsequent distributions will be made 50% to the
Company and 50% to Apollo. Western Realty Repin will be managed by a Board of
Managers consisting of an equal number of representatives chosen by Apollo and
the Company. All material corporate transactions by Western Realty Repin will
generally require the unanimous consent of the Board of Managers.

Through March 31, 1999, Western Realty Repin has advanced $25,000 under the
Repin Loan to BML, of which $18,773 was funded by Apollo and is classified in
other long-term obligations on the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 1999.
The Repin Loan, which bears no fixed interest, is payable only out of 100% of
the distributions, if made, by the entities owning the Kremlin Sites to BML.
Such distributions shall be applied first to pay the principal of the Repin Loan
and then as contingent participating interest on the Repin Loan. Any rights of
payment on the Repin Loan are subordinate to the rights of all other creditors
of BML. BML used a portion of the proceeds of the Repin Loan to repay the
Company for certain expenditures on the Kremlin Sites previously incurred. The
Repin Loan is due and payable upon the dissolution of BML and is collateralized
by a pledge of the Company's shares of BML.

As of March 31, 1999, BML had invested $19,621 in the Kremlin Sites and
held $3,525, in cash, which was restricted for future investment. In connection
with the acquisition of its interest in one of the Kremlin Sites, BML has agreed
with the City of Moscow to invest an additional $6,000 (which has been funded)
in 1999 and $22,000 in 2000 in the development of the property.

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the Western Realty Repin LLC agreement, the 20% annual rate of return preference
to be received by Apollo on funds advanced to Western Realty Repin is treated as
interest cost in the consolidated statement of operations.

The development of Ducat Place III and the Kremlin Sites will require
significant amounts of debt and other financing. The Company is actively
pursuing various financing alternatives on behalf of Western Realty Ducat and
BML. However, in light of the recent economic turmoil in Russia, no assurance
can be given that such financing will be available on acceptable terms. Failure
to obtain sufficient capital for the projects would force Western Realty Ducat
and BML to curtail or delay the planned development of Ducat Place III and the
Kremlin Sites.

3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Investment securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair
value, with net unrealized gains included as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive income. The Company had realized gains on sales of investment
securities available for sale of $499 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.

The components of investment securities available for sale at March 31,
1999 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAIN LOSS VALUE
------- ---------- ---------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Marketable equity securities............. $39,297 $ 254 $6,444 $33,107
Marketable warrants...................... -- 3,456 -- 3,456
------- ------ ------ -------
Investment securities.................... $39,297 $3,710 $6,444 $36,563
======= ====== ====== =======
</TABLE>

4. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

At March 31, 1999, long-term investments consisted primarily of investments
in limited partnerships of $11,726. The Company believes the fair value of the
limited partnerships exceeds their carrying amount by approximately $2,600 based
on the indicated market values of the underlying investment portfolio provided
by the partnerships. The Company's investments in limited partnerships are
illiquid and the ultimate realization of these investments are subject to the
performance of the underlying partnership and its management by the general
partners.

5. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES

At March 31, 1999, the Company had authorized and outstanding 2,000,000 and
1,071,462, respectively, of its Class A Senior Preferred Shares. At March 31,
1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively, the carrying value of such shares
amounted to $332,198 and $316,202, including undeclared dividends of $234,581
and $219,068 or $218.94 and $204.46 per share. As of March 31, 1999, the
unamortized discount on the Class A Senior Preferred Shares was $6,586.

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For the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company recorded
$774 and $828 in compensation expense related to certain Class A Senior
Preferred Shares awarded to an officer of the Company in 1996. At March 31, 1999
and December 31, 1998, the balance of the deferred compensation and the
unamortized discount related to these award shares was $5,416 and $5,721,
respectively.

6. PREFERRED SHARES NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION REQUIREMENTS

The undeclared dividends, as adjusted for conversions of Class B Preferred
Shares into Common Shares, cumulatively amounted to $172,905 and $165,856 at
March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. These undeclared dividends
represent $61.96 and $59.43 per share as of the end of each period. No accrual
was recorded for such undeclared dividends as the Class B Preferred Shares are
not mandatorily redeemable.

7. CONTINGENCIES

Lawsuits

On or about March 13, 1997, a shareholder derivative suit was filed against
the Company, as a nominal defendant, its directors and Brooke in the Delaware
Chancery Court, by a stockholder of the Company. The suit alleges that the
Company's purchase in January 1997 of the shares of BML from Brooke (Overseas)
Ltd. constituted a self-dealing transaction which involved the payment of
excessive consideration by the Company. The plaintiff seeks (i) a declaration
that the Company's directors breached their fiduciary duties, Brooke aided and
abetted such breaches and such parties are therefore liable to the Company, and
(ii) unspecified damages to be awarded to the Company. The Company's time to
respond to the complaint has not yet expired. The Company believes that the
allegations were without merit. Although there can be no assurances, management
is of the opinion, after consultation with counsel, that the ultimate resolution
of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Russian Operations

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control of companies operating in the Russian Federation. The operations of BML
and Western Realty Ducat may be significantly affected by these factors for the
foreseeable future.

Russian Taxation: Russian taxation is subject to varying interpretations
and constant changes. Furthermore, the interpretation of tax legislation by tax
authorities as applied to the transactions and activity of BML and Western
Realty Ducat may not coincide with that of management. As a result, transactions
may be challenged by tax authorities and BML and Western Realty Ducat may be
assessed additional taxes, penalties and interest, which can be significant.

Year 2000: It is unclear whether the Russian government and other
organizations who provide significant infrastructure services have addressed the
Year 2000 Problem sufficiently to mitigate potential substantial disruption to
these infrastructure services. The substantial disruption of these services
would have an adverse affect on the operations of BML and Western Realty Ducat.
Furthermore, the current financial crisis could affect the ability of the
government and other organizations to fund Year 2000 compliance programs.

8. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following table presents certain financial information of the Company's
continuing operations before taxes and minority interests as of and for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BROKER- COMPUTER CORPORATE
DEALER REAL ESTATE SOFTWARE AND OTHER TOTAL
------- ----------- -------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1999
Revenues........................ $19,030 $2,323 $ 251 $ 1,166 $22,770
Operating (loss) income......... 25 (1,225) (1,601) (3,346) (6,147)
Identifiable assets............. 38,957 91,091 985 123,605 254,638
Depreciation and amortization... 198 532 120 48 898
Capital expenditures............ -- 1,615 26 286 1,927

1998
Revenues........................ $19,425 $7,776 $ 413 $ 6,226 $33,840
Operating (loss) income......... (1,224) (20) (1,249) 2,073 (420)
Depreciation and amortization... 304 1,746 236 58 2,344
Capital expenditures............ 112 1,419 27 58 1,616
</TABLE>

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9. INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company recorded a gain on disposal of discontinued operations of
$4,100 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 related to the settlement of a
lawsuit originally initiated by the Company's former Western Union telegraph
business.

10. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income". SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for the reporting and
disclosure of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is a
measure that reflects all changes in stockholders' equity, except those
resulting from transactions with stockholders. For the Company, comprehensive
income includes net income and changes in the value of equity securities that
have not been included in net income. For the three months ended March 31, 1999
and 1998, comprehensive loss applicable to Common Shares was $29,219 and
$21,493, respectively.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

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YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS. NO
ONE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH DIFFERENT INFORMATION. YOU SHOULD
NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE AS OF ANY DATE
OTHER THAN THE DATE ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE DOCUMENT. WE ARE NOT MAKING AN
OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES WHERE THE OFFER IS NOT PERMITTED.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
----
<S> <C>
Summary..................................................... 3
Risk Factors................................................ 5
Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements............. 7
Use of Proceeds............................................. 7
Dilution.................................................... 8
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial
Information............................................... 9
Selected Financial Data..................................... 14
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................. 16
Business.................................................... 30
Management.................................................. 39
Description of Capital Stock................................ 49
Plan of Distribution........................................ 51
Legal Matters............................................... 54
Experts..................................................... 54
Index to Financial Statements............................... F-1
</TABLE>