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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-4219
ZAPATA CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
STATE OF DELAWARE C-74-1339132
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
1717 ST. JAMES PLACE, SUITE 550 77056
HOUSTON, TEXAS (ZIP CODE)
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713)940-6100
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INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE
REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH
FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.
YES [X] NO [_].
NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE
$0.25 PER SHARE, ON MAY 15, 1998: 23,242,401
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1997 (unaudited with respect to March 31, 1998)....... 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
three months and six months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997........... 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the
six months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997............................ 5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........ 6
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATION.............................................. 12
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.................................. 18
SIGNATURES................................................................. 19
EXHIBIT INDEX.............................................................. 20
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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(in thousands)
(Unaudited with respect to March 31, 1998)
MARCH 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
ASSETS 1998 1997
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,814 $ 55,598
Restricted cash 337 4,337
Receivables 11,546 11,150
Inventories:
Marine protein products 28,276 35,210
Materials, parts and supplies 5,433 3,238
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,459 2,414
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Total current assets 80,865 111,947
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Investments and other assets:
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 18,694 19,033
Production payment receivable 2,179 2,656
Deferred income taxes 1,447 1,787
Other assets 16,111 14,531
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38,431 38,007
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Property and equipment 109,212 76,878
Accumulated depreciation (38,863) (35,881)
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70,349 40,997
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Total assets $189,645 $190,951
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,557 $ 1,034
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 15,283 24,522
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Total current liabilities 16,840 25,556
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Long-term debt 10,891 11,294
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Other liabilities 10,659 10,696
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 7,405 7,395
Capital in excess of par value 139,390 139,400
Reinvested earnings, from October 1, 1990 34,631 26,781
Treasury stock, at cost (30,171) (30,171)
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151,255 143,405
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $189,645 $190,951
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Revenues $30,041 $22,964 $59,544 $48,587
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Expenses:
Operating 16,135 17,345 33,738 37,237
Depreciation and amortization 1,331 923 3,547 1,879
Selling, general and administrative 3,396 2,228 4,898 3,841
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20,862 20,496 42,183 42,957
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Operating income 9,179 2,468 17,361 5,630
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Other income (expense):
Interest income 495 1,199 1,011 2,451
Interest expense (215) (708) (470) (1,584)
Equity in income (loss) of
unconsolidated affiliates 868 445 (229) (838)
Other, net (65) 308 (85) 1,114
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1,083 1,244 227 1,143
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes 10,262 3,712 17,588 6,773
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Provision for income taxes 3,792 1,363 6,530 2,505
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Income from continuing operations 6,470 2,349 11,058 4,268
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Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued
operations, net of income taxes -- 343 -- 368
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Net income $ 6,470 $ 2,692 $11,058 $ 4,636
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Per share data (basic):
Income from continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.08 $ 0.48 $ 0.15
Income from discontinued operations -- 0.01 -- 0.01
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Net income per share (basic) $ 0.28 $ 0.09 $ 0.48 $ 0.16
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Average common shares outstanding 22,930 29,552 22,920 29,550
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Per share data (diluted):
Income from continuing operations $ 0.27 $ 0.08 $ 0.46 $ 0.15
Income from discontinued operations -- 0.01 -- 0.01
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Net income per share (diluted) $ 0.27 $ 0.09 $ 0.46 $ 0.16
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Average common shares and common
shares equivalents outstanding 24,180 29,578 23,979 29,571
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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(in thousands)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
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1998 1997
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Cash flows provided (used) by operating activities:
Net income $ 11,058 $ 4,636
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,547 1,879
Gain on sale of assets (30) (750)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates 229 838
Change in restricted cash investment 4,000 --
Changes in other assets and liabilities (5,946) (3,127)
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Total adjustments 1,800 (1,160)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 12,858 3,476
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Cash flows provided (used) by investing activities:
Proceeds from dispositions 503 1,661
Proceeds from production payment receivable 477 233
Asset acquisitions (28,116) --
Capital additions (4,535) (4,112)
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Net cash used by investing activities (31,671) (2,218)
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Cash flows provided (used) by financing activities:
Borrowings -- 1,849
Repayments of long-term obligations (763) (15,859)
Common stock dividend (3,208) --
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Net cash used by financing activities (3,971) (14,010)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (22,784) (12,752)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 55,598 99,601
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 32,814 $ 86,849
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Zapata is the holder of 40.39% of the outstanding common stock of
Envirodyne Industries, Inc., which is primarily engaged in the business of
selling food packaging products and disposable food service supplies. Zapata
also holds 100.0% of the outstanding common stock of Omega Protein Corporation
(See Note 5. Subsequent Events), which markets a variety of products produced
from menhaden (a fish found in commercial quantities), including regular grade
and specialty fish meals and crude and refined fish solubles. Zapata has
recently announced a strategic initiative to make acquisitions in businesses
which offer services in the Internet and e-commerce market.
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein (other than
the condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 1997) have been
prepared by Zapata Corporation ("Zapata" or the "Company"), without audit,
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of
management, necessary to fairly present such information. All such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at
September 30, 1997 has been derived from the audited financial statements at
that date. Although Zapata believes that the disclosures are adequate to make
the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote
disclosures, including a description of significant accounting policies
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such
rules and regulations. These condensed financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in
Zapata's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the six months ended March
31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results for any subsequent
quarter or the entire fiscal year ending September 30, 1998.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS 128"), which established
standards for computing and presenting earnings per share. The Company adopted
the statement October 1, 1997. Basic earnings per share were computed by
dividing income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share were computed by dividing income by the sum of the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the effect of
any dilutive stock options.
In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"), which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 130 establishes standards
for reporting and display of comprehensive
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income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in a full set
of general-purpose financial statements. It requires (a) classification of
items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement and
(b) display of the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separate
from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity section of a
statement of financial position. The Company will adopt the provisions of the
statement in fiscal 1999. The Company anticipates that implementing the
provisions of Statement 130 will not have a significant impact on the Company's
existing operations.
In June 1997, the FASB also issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" ("SFAS 131"), which is effective for periods beginning after
December 15, 1997. The statement need not be applied to interim financial
statements in the initial year of its application. SFAS 131 establishes
standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual financial
statements and requires selected information about operating segments in interim
financial reports issued to shareholders. It also establishes standards for
related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. This Statement supersedes SFAS 14, "Financial Reporting for Segments
of a Business Enterprise," but retains the requirement to report information
about major customers. The Company will adopt the provisions of the statement in
fiscal 1999. The Company anticipates that implementing the provisions of
Statement 131 will not have a significant impact on the Company's existing
operations.
In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures About Pensions and Other
Postretirement Benefits" ("SFAS 132"), which is effective for fiscal year
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 132 significantly changes current
financial statement disclosures requirements from those that were required under
SFAS 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions"; SFAS 88, "Employers' Accounting
for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for
Termination Benefits"; and SFAS 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement
Benefits Other Than Pensions." SFAS 132 does not change the existing measurement
or recognition provisions of FASB Statement Nos. 87, 88 or 106. It requires that
additional information be disclosed regarding changes in benefit obligation and
fair values of plan assets, standardizes the disclosure requirements for
pensions and other postretirement benefits and presents them in one footnote,
and eliminates certain disclosures that are no longer considered useful. The
Company will adopt the provisions of the statement in fiscal 1999. The Company
anticipates that implementing the provisions of Statement 132 will not have a
significant impact on the Company's existing operations.
NOTE 2. ASSET ACQUISITION
On November 3, 1997, Zapata's then wholly-owned subsidiary Omega Protein
Corporation ("Omega Protein," formerly known as Marine Genetics Corporation and
Zapata Protein Corporation) acquired the fishing and processing assets of
American Protein, Inc. ("American Protein"), which operated ten steamers and a
menhaden processing plant in the Chesapeake Bay area, for $14.5 million in cash.
American Protein's facilities were located in close proximity to Omega Protein's
Reedville, Virginia facility. Shortly after completing this transaction, Omega
Protein closed the American Protein processing plant and began integrating its
assets into Omega Protein's existing operations.
On November 25, 1997, Omega Protein purchased the fishing and processing
assets of Gulf Protein, Inc. ("Gulf Protein"), which included six steamers, five
spotter planes and the processing equipment located at the Gulf Protein plant
near Morgan City, Louisiana, for $13.6 million in cash and the assumption of
$883,000 in liabilities (the "Gulf Protein Acquisition"). Omega Protein
accounted for this acquisition as a purchase; thus, the results of operations
began being included in Omega Protein's Statement of Operations beginning
November 25, 1997. In connection with the Gulf Protein Acquisition, Omega
Protein also entered into a five-year lease for the Gulf Protein plant at a
$220,000 annual rental rate. Omega Protein is currently upgrading this plant's
processing capabilities so that it can manufacture specialty meals. Omega
Protein began operations at the Morgan City, Louisiana plant at the start of the
1998 fishing season.
These acquisitions were financed by a $28.1 million intercompany loan to
Omega Protein from Zapata. The interest rate on this loan is 8.5% and is
repayable in quarterly installments beginning May 1, 1998. The loan, which
matures August 1, 2002, was repaid with a portion of the proceeds from Omega
Protein's initial public offering.
NOTE 3. UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
In August 1995, Zapata acquired 4,189,298 shares of Envirodyne Industries,
Inc.
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("Envirodyne"), common stock, representing 31% of the then outstanding common
stock of Envirodyne, for $18.8 million. In June and July 1996, Zapata purchased
1,688,006 additional shares of Envirodyne common stock for aggregate
consideration of approximately $7.0 million. As a result of these transactions,
Zapata currently owns approximately 40.39% of the outstanding shares of
Envirodyne common stock.
Zapata reports its equity in Envirodyne's results of operations on a three-
month delayed basis since Envirodyne's financial statements are not available to
the Company on a basis that would permit concurrent reporting. The financial
statement information presented below for Envirodyne is based upon its December
25, 1997 annual report and its interim report for the quarter ended September
25, 1997 (in millions, except per share amounts):
ENVIRODYNE INDUSTRIES, INC.
DECEMBER 25,
1997
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BALANCE SHEET
Current assets................................ $222.5
Other assets.................................. 156.2
Property and equipment, net................... 435.1
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Total assets................................. $813.8
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Current liabilities........................... $136.7
Long-term debt................................ 511.2
Deferred income taxes and other............... 75.0
Stockholders' equity.......................... 90.9
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $813.8
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THREE MONTHS SIX MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 25, DECEMBER 25,
1997 1997
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INCOME STATEMENT
Revenues...................................... $146.8 $301.8
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Loss before income taxes...................... $ (6.4) $(17.9)
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Net income (loss)............................. $ 1.2 $ (2.6)
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Net income (loss) per share................... $ 0.08 $(0.18)
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NOTE 4. LITIGATION
On August 11, 1995, a derivative and class action was filed by Elly Harwin
against Zapata and its then directors in the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware, New Castle County. On January 18, 1996, a second derivative action was
filed by Crandon Capital Partners against Zapata and its directors in the same
court. On May 7, 1996, a third derivative action was filed by Elly Harwin and
Crandon Capital Partners against Zapata and its directors in the same court.
These cases have since been consolidated into one action (the "Harwin/Crandon
Case") by way of an amended, consolidated complaint. The consolidated complaint
alleges that Zapata's directors engaged in conduct constituting breach of
fiduciary duty and waste of Zapata's assets in connection with Zapata's
investment in Envirodyne, in connection with the decision to shift Zapata's
business focus from energy to food services, and in connection with the proposed
(but subsequently abandoned) merger with Houlihan's Restaurant Group, Inc.
("Houlihan's Merger"). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the
purchase of Envirodyne common stock from Malcolm I. Glazer's affiliate was a
wrongful expenditure of Zapata's funds and was designed to permit Malcolm I.
Glazer to obtain personal financial advantage to the detriment of Zapata. The
complaint also alleges that Zapata's Board of Directors is controlled by Malcolm
I. Glazer and that George Loar, now deceased, lacked independence from Malcolm
I. Glazer because he was employed until his retirement by a corporation
indirectly controlled by Malcolm I. Glazer, that Robert V. Leffler Jr. lacks
such independence because of his status as a paid consultant to Malcolm I.
Glazer, that Avram A. Glazer lacks such independence because of familial
relationship and that Ronald C. Lassiter lacks such independence by reason of an
employment or consulting relationship with Zapata. The complaint seeks relief,
including, among other things, rescission of Zapata's purchase of the shares of
Envirodyne common stock from the Malcolm Glazer Trust, injunctive relief to void
the election of Messrs. Leffler and Loar as directors at Zapata's Annual Meeting
of Stockholders held on July 27, 1995 and to enjoin any transaction in which
Malcolm I. Glazer has an interest, and an award of unspecified compensatory
damages and expenses, including attorneys' fees. Because Zapata's investment in
Envirodyne has increased in value since the stock was purchased from the Malcolm
I. Glazer Trust, Zapata believes the plaintiffs are without damages. Zapata
intends to defend the Harwin/Crandon Case vigorously.
On November 9, 1995, a petition was filed in the 148/th/ Judicial District
Court of Nueces County, Texas by Peter M. Holt, a former director of the
Company, and certain of his affiliates who sold their interests in Energy
Industries, Inc. ("Energy Industries"), and other natural gas compression
companies to the Company in November 1993. The petition names the Company,
Malcolm I. Glazer and Avram A. Glazer as defendants and alleges several causes
of action based on alleged misrepresentations on the part of the Company and the
other defendants concerning the Company's long-term development strategy
focusing its efforts on the natural gas services business. The petition does
not allege a breach of any provision of the purchase agreement pursuant to which
the Company acquired Energy Industries from the plaintiffs. The remedies sought
by the plaintiffs include: (i) the disgorgement to the plaintiffs of the
Company's profit made on its sale of Energy Industries, plus the cash profit the
Company made from the operations of Energy Industries, which the plaintiffs
contend
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equals approximately $54 million, (ii) money damages based on the alleged lower
value of the Company's common stock had the alleged misrepresentations not been
made, which the plaintiffs contend is approximately $6 million, (iii) money
damages based on the plaintiffs' assumption that the Company's common stock
price would have increased if it had remained in the natural gas services
industry after 1995, which the plaintiffs contend equals approximately $23
million, or (iv) money damages on the assumption that had the plaintiffs not
sold Energy Industries but had taken it public in January 1997, which the
plaintiffs contend amounts to more than $100 million. The Company, Malcolm I.
Glazer and Avram A. Glazer filed counterclaims against the plaintiffs for breach
of the purchase agreement, breach of fiduciary duty and material
misrepresentations and omissions by Mr. Holt. Trial is set for November 30,
1998. The Company intends to defend the case vigorously.
The Company is defending various claims and litigation arising from
continuing and discontinued operations. In the opinion of management, uninsured
losses, if any, resulting from these matters would be minimal and would not have
a material adverse effect on Zapata's results of operations, cash flows or
financial position.
NOTE 5. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 8, 1998, the Company's then wholly-owned subsidiary, Omega
Protein, completed an initial public offering of 8,500,000 shares of its common
stock for $16 per share less underwriting discounts and selling commissions. On
May 7, 1998, the underwriters exercised their option to acquire 1,275,000
additional shares at the same gross price (the entire transaction being referred
to as the "Offering"). Of the 9,775,000 shares of Omega Protein common stock
sold in the Offering, Zapata sold 5,175,000 shares and Omega Protein issued and
sold 4,600,000 shares. Immediately following the Offering, Zapata owned 59.7% of
Omega Protein's outstanding common stock.
In connection with the Offering, Zapata received $76.7 million from the
sale of its 5,175,000 shares of Omega Protein common stock after deducting
commissions and selling expenses of $6.1 million. Additionally, Omega Protein
received $68.1 million from the sale of 4,600,000 shares of its common stock
after deducting commissions and selling expenses of $5.5 million. Omega Protein
used a portion of its net proceeds to repay approximately $33.3 million of
intercompany indebtedness owed to Zapata. As a result of the Offering, Zapata
will record an $86.7 million gain and related tax effects of $31.4 million or
$2.31 per share (diluted).
On April 27, 1998, Zapata announced plans to initiate a major strategic
thrust to acquire and consolidate Internet and e-mail commerce business. On
April 27, 1998, the Company acquired from ICON CMT Corporation ("ICON") the
assets used in connection with the operation of the Word and Charged on-line Web
magazines in consideration for the assumption of certain related liabilities and
obligations and nominal cash consideration. In connection with the acquisition,
the Company and ICON entered into a multi-year services agreement. ICON is a
tier one Internet solutions provider.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q, future filings by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company's press releases and
oral statements by authorized officers of the Company are intended to be subject
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainty, including without limitation those identified from time to time
in press releases and other communications with stockholders by the Company and
the filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company,
Omega Protein Corporation and Envirodyne Industries, Inc., and disclosed
elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. The Company believes that forward-looking
statements made by it are based on reasonable expectations. However, no
assurances can be given that actual results will not differ materially from
those contained in such forward-looking statements. The words "estimate,"
"project," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "believe" and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
GENERAL
In connection with Zapata's sale of its Bolivian oil and gas interests (the
"Bolivian Sale") to Tesoro Bolivia Petroleum Company ("Tesoro") in July 1997,
Zapata established a $4.0 million letter of credit in favor of Tesoro as
security against the possibility of a Bolivian income tax liability incurred by
Zapata as a result of the sale. On January 8, 1998, Tesoro released Zapata from
the requirement to maintain the letter of credit in accordance with the terms of
the Bolivian Sale agreement.
On November 3, 1997, Omega Protein acquired the fishing and processing
assets of American Protein, Inc. ("American Protein"), which operated ten
steamers and a menhaden processing plant in the Chesapeake Bay area, for $14.5
million in cash (the "American Protein Acquisition"). Additionally, on November
25, 1997, Omega Protein purchased the fishing and processing assets of Gulf
Protein, Inc. ("Gulf Protein"), which included six steamers, five spotter planes
and the processing equipment located at the Gulf Protein plant near Morgan City,
Louisiana for $13.6 million in cash and the assumption of $883,000 in
liabilities (the "Gulf Protein Acquisition," and together with the American
Protein Acquisition, the "Omega Protein Recent Acquisitions").
On April 8, 1998, Zapata's then wholly-owned subsidiary, Omega Protein
Corporation ("Omega Protein") completed an initial public offering ("Offering")
of 8,500,000 shares of its common stock for $16 per share less underwriting
discounts and selling commissions. On May 7, 1998, the underwriters exercised
their over-allotment options for the purchase 1,275,000 additional shares. Of
the 9,775,000 shares sold in the Offering, Zapata sold 5,175,000 shares and
Omega Protein issued and sold 4,600,000 shares. Immediately following the
Offering, Zapata owned 59.7% of Omega Protein's outstanding common stock.
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In connection with the Offering, Zapata received $76.7 million from the
sale of its 5,175,000 shares of Omega Protein common stock after deducting
commissions and selling expenses of $6.1 million. Additionally, Omega Protein
received $68.1 million from the sale of 4,600,000 shares of its common stock
after deducting commissions and selling expenses of $5.5 million. Omega Protein
used a portion of its net proceeds to repay approximately $33.3 million of
intercompany indebtedness owed to Zapata and an additional $2.1 million to pay
certain long-term debt owed to a bank. As a result of the Offering, Zapata will
record an $86.7 million gain and related tax effects of $31.4 million or $2.31
per share (diluted).
On April 27, 1998, Zapata announced plans to initiate a major strategic
thrust to acquire and consolidate Internet and e-mail commerce business. On
April 27, 1998, the Company acquired from ICON CMT Corp. ("ICON") the assets
used in connection with the operation of the Word and Charged on-line Web
magazines in consideration for the assumption of certain related liabilities and
obligations and nominal cash consideration. The transaction was accounted for as
an acquisition of rights to be developed and purchased in process technology
distribution rights. In connection with the acquisition, the Company and ICON
entered into a multi-year services agreement. ICON is a tier one Internet
solutions provider.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Zapata's unrestricted cash balance totaled $32.8 million at March 31, 1998,
down from $55.6 million at September 30, 1997. The decrease was due primarily
to the Omega Protein Recent Acquisitions that used $28.1 million. For the same
reason, Zapata's working capital decreased to $64.0 million at March 31, 1998,
from $86.4 million at September 30, 1997.
Cash provided by operating activities increased to $12.9 million for the
first six months of fiscal 1998, from $3.5 million for the first six months of
fiscal 1997, due primarily to Omega Protein's improved performance and to the
cancellation of the $4.0 million letter of credit that was associated with the
Bolivian sale.
Reflecting the Omega Protein Recent Acquisitions, investing activities used
$31.7 million during the first two quarters of fiscal 1998 as compared to $2.2
million during the corresponding fiscal 1997 period. Capital expenditures
totaled $4.5 million in the fiscal 1998 period and $4.1 million in the
corresponding fiscal 1997 period.
Financing activities used $4.0 million during the six-month period ended
March 31, 1998
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versus $14.0 million during the same period in the prior year. Financing
activities in the fiscal 1998 period included common stock dividend payments of
$3.2 million and debt repayments of $763,000 while the fiscal 1997 period
financing activities included proceeds of $1.8 million from financing by lenders
pursuant to Title XI of the Marine Act of 1936 and debt repayments of $15.9
million that included the redemption of Zapata's 10 1/4% subordinated
debentures.
On April 8, 1998, Zapata's then wholly-owned subsidiary, Omega Protein,
completed its Offering. In connection with the Offering, Zapata received $76.7
million in proceeds after selling expenses of $6.1 million. Also, Zapata
recorded a gain of $37.6 million, net of $20.7 million tax effects and a $18.3
million minority interest reduction. The Company anticipates using the net
proceeds for general corporate purposes (including acquisitions which the
Company considers from time to time). Pending such use, the net proceeds have
been invested in short-term government securities and interest-bearing cash
equivalents.
The Company believes that the net proceeds from the Offering, existing
cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments together with cash flow from
operations will be sufficient to fund anticipated capital expenditures and
working capital needs through fiscal 1999. If additional funds are raised
through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage
ownership of the shareholders of the Company will be reduced, the shareholders
may experience additional dilution and such securities may have rights,
preferences or privileges senior to those of the holders of the Company's common
stock.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Zapata's net income increased to $6.5 million for the second quarter of
fiscal 1998 from $2.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 1997. Revenues
totaled $30.0 million during the fiscal 1998 period versus $23.0 million during
the fiscal 1997 period. Results for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 included
net income from discontinued operations of $343,000 from Zapata's discontinued
Bolivian oil and gas operations that were sold in July 1997. The Company's
operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 1998 rose to $9.2 million from
$2.5 million for the corresponding prior-year period. The increase was
attributable to Omega Protein's improved performance.
Zapata recorded equity income of $868,000 in the second quarter of fiscal
1998 related to its 40.39% interest in Envirodyne Industries, Inc., compared to
equity income of $445,000 recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 1997. The
Company's interest income and interest expense were both lower in the current
quarter as compared to the corresponding prior-year period reflecting lower
levels of cash and indebtedness, respectively, in the current period.
YEAR 2000
The Company has converted most of its computer information systems
enabling proper processing of transactions related to the year 2000 and beyond.
The cost of conversion was immaterial and has been expensed. The Company
continues to evaluate its systems and expects that all of its systems will be
compliant prior to the year 2000.
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For the first six months of fiscal 1998, Zapata reported revenues of $59.5
million and net income of $11.1 million compared to revenues of $48.6 million
and net income of $4.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 1997. Net
income included $368,000 in fiscal 1997 related to the Company's discontinued
oil and gas operations. Zapata's year-to-date operating income improved to $17.4
million in fiscal 1998 from $5.6 million in the corresponding prior-year period.
Zapata's results included an equity loss of $229,000 in the fiscal 1998 period
compared to an equity loss of $838,000 in the corresponding fiscal 1997 period.
Zapata's fiscal 1997 net income also included a $750,000 pretax gain from the
sale of certain real estate.
OMEGA PROTEIN
Omega Protein generated operating income of $11.1 million on revenues of
$30.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 versus operating income of
$3.5 million on revenues of $23.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1997.
The fiscal 1997 period results included revenues of $7.9 million and operating
income of $67,000 from a blending operation that was sold in September 1997.
The improvement in Omega Protein's results was attributable to continued
higher prices and sales volumes for its fish meal and fish oil products. This
growth resulted primarily from a 65.5% increase in the tons of regular grade
meal and a 14.5% increase in the tons of specialty grade meal shipped, coupled
with a 84.9% increase in tons of oil shipped compared to the second quarter
fiscal 1997. Additionally, the average selling price of all the Company's
product lines increased 24.1%. This increase in higher volumes and higher prices
is attributed to increased customer demand for the Company's product lines in
fiscal 1998 over fiscal 1997. Adjusted for the Venture Milling Disposition,
revenues for the second quarter fiscal 1997 would have been $15.9 million. The
increase in sales volumes for fish meal and fish oil reflect higher levels of
inventory carried over into fiscal 1998 from the fiscal 1997 fishing season as
compared to the levels of inventory the Company carried over into fiscal 1997
from the fiscal 1996 fishing season and increased demand for the Company's
products. The higher average price for the Company's products reflect increased
demand for the products.
Similarly, Omega Protein's year-to-date fiscal 1998 revenues of $59.5
million and operating income of $20.2 million compared favorably to revenues of
$48.6 million and operating income of $7.3 million for the comparable period in
fiscal 1997 . Omega Protein's fiscal 1997 six months' results included revenues
of $14.9 million and operating income of $130,000 from the blending operation
that was sold in September 1997. The improvement was attributed to a 27.0%
increase in the tons of fish meal shipped and a 61.2% increase in the tons of
fish oil shipped, coupled with a 21.5% increase in the overall average selling
price of the Company's product lines. This increase in higher volumes and
higher prices is attributed to continued increased customer demand for the
Company's product lines in fiscal 1998 over fiscal 1997. Excluding Venture
Milling revenues, the Company had revenues of $34.5 million for the first six
months of fiscal 1997. Sales volumes for the Company's fish meal and fish oil
products were significantly higher in the first six months of fiscal
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1998 versus sales volumes during the first six months of fiscal 1997 due
primarily to higher levels of inventory carried over into fiscal 1998 and
increased demand for the Company's products. The higher average price for the
Company's products reflect increased demand for the products.
RISK FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
The Company believes that results of operations in any quarterly period may
be impacted by certain factors, including the factors discussed elsewhere in the
Quarterly Report and the ability of the Company to achieve its strategic plan of
acquiring and consolidating Internet and e-commerce businesses. The Company
believes that its ability to achieve this plan will be affected by a number of
factors, including those discussed below.
1. Ability to Identify, Acquire and Operate Internet and E-Commerce Businesses
As part of its business strategy, the Company expects to aquire or enter
into business combinations with companies providing services through the
Internet or otherwise engaged in e-commerce. For example, during April 1998 the
Company acquired the assets related to the Web magazines "Word" and "Charged."
There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in identifying and
reaching mutually agreeable terms with any additional acquisition candidates and
their owners or that the Company will be able to profitably manage businesses it
acquires or successfully integrate acquired businesses into the Company without
substantial costs, delays or other problems. Acquisition transactions are
accompanied by a number of risks, including, among other things, the difficulty
of assimilating the operations and personnel of the acquired companies and
retaining key management to maximize the financial and strategic position of the
Company through the successful incorporation of acquired technology or content
and rights into the Company's products and media properties, expenses associated
with the acquisitions, additional expenses associated with amortization of
acquired intangible assets, the impairment of new management personnel and
potential unknown liabilities and unexpected problems associated with businesses
which are acquired or will be acquired (including litigation). Further, the
acquisition candidates which the Company will be pursuing will generally have a
limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the Company can be based
and the prospects of such companies will be subject to those risks, expenses and
uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in the new and rapidly
evolving markets for Internet products and services market, including the Web-
based advertising market. Specifically, such risks include, without limitation,
the failure of the market to adopt the Web as an advertising medium, potential
reductions in market prices for Web-based advertising as a result of competition
or other factors, the failure of the Company to effectively generate commerce-
related revenues through sponsored services and placements in the Company media
properties and operations, the failure to continue to develop and extend the
brand names of acquired media properties, the failure to develop new media
properties, the inability of the Company to maintain and increase levels of
traffic on its media properties, the development or acquisitions of equal or
superior services or products by competitors, the failure to
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adopt rapidly changing technologies, the failure of the Web infrastructure to
support growing demands with the necessary speed, data capacity and security and
timely developments of enabling products such as high-speed modems for providing
reliable Web access and services and improved content, the inability to protect
proprietary rights and the adoption of laws and regulations which could dampen
the growth of the Web generally and decrease the acceptance of the Web as a
communication and commercial medium. Moreover, as is typical in the case of new
and rapidly evolving industries, demand and market acceptance for newly
introduced products and services are subject to a high level of uncertainty and
risk which makes predictions as to future growth rates for acquisition
candidates difficult. There can be no assurance that the Company would be
successful in addressing these risks or any other problems encountered in
connection with acquisitions which it has made or may make in the future. Some
or all of these risks could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, results of operations and financial condition. There can also be no
assurance that any debt or equity financing needed for future acquisitions can
be obtained or that, if obtained, such financing will be on terms that are
favorable to the Company or sufficient for the Company's needs.
2. Lack of Internet and E-Commerce Experience
The Company's current management has no operating experience in owning and
operating Internet and e-commerce businesses. The Company's ability to
successfully accomplish its strategic goal of entering this market will depend
on the Company's ability to hire experienced personnel, which may or may not, be
done in conjunction with acquisitions it makes from time to time. Competition
for such personnel in the Internet industry is intense, and there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to retain its key personnel or that it
can attract, assimilate or retain other highly qualified personnel in the
future.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
27 -- Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, Zapata filed the following Current
Reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission:
Date of Earliest Event Reported: April 8, 1998
Item Reported: Completion of an initial public offering
by Omega Protein, including sale of Omega
Protein shares by Zapata
Financial Statements Filed: Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated
Condensed Balance Sheet of Zapata as of
December 31, 1997 and Unaudited Pro Forma
Consolidated Condensed Income Statements
of Zapata for the three months ended
December 31, 1997 and the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ZAPATA CORPORATION
(Registrant)
May 13, 1998 By: /s/ AVRAM A. GLAZER
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(President and Chief Executive Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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