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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, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-14003
ZAPATA CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
STATE OF NEVADA C-74-1339132
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
100 MERIDIAN CENTRE, SUITE 350
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (716) 242-2000
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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 (LESS TREASURY SHARES) OF THE REGISTRANT'S
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE, ON MAY 12, 1999: 23,887,078
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of
March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 ............................ 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 ............. 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 ............. 5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ... 6
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATION ........................................... 14
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ................................................ 23
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS .............. 25
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ................................. 27
SIGNATURES ................................................................ 28
EXHIBIT INDEX ............................................................. 29
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES
ZAPATA CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands)
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MARCH 31 DECEMBER 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $150,307 $154,704
Receivables 8,199 9,811
Inventories- Marine protein products 42,134 43,351
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,079 7,457
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Total current assets 207,719 215,323
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Investments and other assets:
Production payment receivable 1,336 1,493
Other assets 17,668 19,105
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19,004 20,598
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Property and equipment, net 89,951 86,308
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$316,674 $322,229
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 877 $ 1,033
Accounts payable 1,097 2,599
Accrued liabilities 13,583 13,554
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Total current liabilities 15,557 17,186
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Long-term debt 11,020 11,205
Other liabilities 11,649 13,946
Minority interest 63,968 64,800
Commitments and contingencies [Note 4]
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 7,665 7,665
Capital in excess of par value 153,300 153,300
Reinvested earnings, from October 1, 1990 85,183 85,795
Treasury stock, at cost (31,668) (31,668)
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Total stockholders' equity 214,480 215,092
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $316,674 $322,229
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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 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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1999 1998
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Revenues $ 22,162 $ 30,041
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Expenses:
Operating 14,681 16,135
Depreciation and amortization 2,017 1,331
Selling, general and administrative 2,833 3,396
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19,531 20,862
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Operating income 2,631 9,179
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Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net 1,662 280
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates -- 868
Other income (expense), net (3,388) (65)
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(1,726) 1,083
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Income from continuing operations before income
taxes and minority interest 905 10,262
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Provision for income taxes 308 3,792
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary 1,209 --
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Net (loss) income $ (612) $ 6,470
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Per share data (basic):
Net (loss) income per share (basic) $ (0.03) $ 0.28
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Average common shares outstanding 23,877 22,930
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Per share data (diluted):
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Net (loss) income per share (diluted) $ (0.03) $ 0.27
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Average common shares and common share equivalents
outstanding 23,877 24,180
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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 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
1999 1998
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Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net (loss) income $ (612) $ 6,470
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used)
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,017 1,869
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates -- (868)
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary 1,209 --
Change in restricted cash investment -- 4,000
Changes in assets and liabilities
Receivables 1,612 1,476
Inventories 1,217 (2,078)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 378 (387)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,473) (2,309)
Other assets and liabilities (1,409) 1,948
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Total adjustments 3,551 3,651
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,939 10,121
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Cash flows provided (used) by investing activities:
Proceeds from production payment receivable 157 184
Capital additions (5,660) (3,560)
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Net cash used by investing activities (5,503) (3,376)
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Cash flows used by financing activities:
Purchase of treasury shares by consolidated subsidiary (1,492) --
Repayments of long-term obligations (341) (374)
Dividends paid -- (1,604)
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Net cash used by financing activities (1,833) (1,978)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (4,397) 4,767
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 154,704 28,047
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $150,307 $32,814
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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 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Zapata Corporation ("Zapata" or the "Company") is the holder of
approximately 61% of the outstanding common stock of Omega Protein Corporation,
("Omega Protein,") (formerly known as Marine Genetics Corporation and Zapata
Protein Corporation) (NYSE: OME) which markets a variety of products produced
from menhaden (a fish found in commercial quantities), including regular grade
and value added specialty fish meals, crude and refined fish oils and fish
solubles. Zapata also holds approximately 40% of the outstanding common stock of
Viskase Corporation ("Viskase") (formerly known as Envirodyne Industries, Inc.)
(Nasdaq: VCIC) which is primarily engaged in the business of selling food
packaging products and disposable food service supplies. Zapata also operates
the Internet based magazines Word and Charged and its Internet subsidiary
ZAP.COM Corporation ("ZAP.COM"), and as of the date of this report, holds
approximately $154 million (including approximately $45 million held by Omega
Protein) in government securities and high quality commercial paper graded A2P2
or better.
On December 21, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
change in the Company's fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31, which
became effective January 1, 1999. The December 31, 1998 balances used throughout
this report were derived from the Report on 10-Q for the transition period
ending December 31, 1998 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by
Zapata on February 14, 1999. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at March
31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 has been derived from the financial statements at
that date.
On April 13, 1999, the Company's stockholders approved the
reincorporation of the Company as a Nevada corporation and a related Agreement
and Plan of Merger. On April 30, 1999, the Company effected the merger by
merging into a wholly-owned Nevada subsidiary. In connection with the
reincorporation, the par value of the Company's common stock was changed from
$.25 per share to $.01 per share. The change in the par value is not reflected
in the consolidated financial statements included herein.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included
herein have been prepared by 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. 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
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Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The results of operations for the fiscal quarter from January 1, 1999 to March
31, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results for any subsequent
quarter or the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 1999.
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 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.
Reclassification
During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, reclassification of prior
period information has been made to conform with the current year presentation.
These reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders' equity
reported for prior periods.
Omega Protein initial public offering
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 at a gross price of $16 per share. 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 total 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.
In connection with the Offering, Zapata received $76.6 million from the
sale of its 5,175,000 shares of Omega Protein common stock after deducting
commissions and selling expenses of $6.2 million. Additionally, Omega Protein
received $68.0 million from the sale of 4,600,000 shares of its common stock
after deducting commissions and offering expenses. Omega Protein used a portion
of its net proceeds to repay approximately $33.3 million of inter-company
indebtedness owed to Zapata. As a result of the Offering, Zapata recorded an
$86.7 million gain and related tax effects of $31.4 million or $2.31 per share
(diluted).
NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS
On November 3, 1997, Omega Protein acquired the fishing and processing
assets of American Protein, Inc. ("American Protein"), which operated 10 fishing
vessels 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.
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On November 25, 1997, Omega Protein purchased the fishing and
processing assets of Gulf Protein, Inc. ("Gulf Protein"), which included six
fishing vessels, 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 and, therefore, Gulf
Protein's results of operations have been included in Omega Protein's Statement
of Operations since 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.
These acquisitions were financed by Zapata through working capital with
a $28.1 million inter-company loan to Omega Protein. The interest rate on this
loan was 8.5 % and was repayable in quarterly installments beginning May 1,
1998. The loan, which was to mature on August 1, 2002, was prepaid in May 1998
with a portion of the proceeds from Omega Protein's initial public offering.
On April 27, 1998, the Company acquired from ICON CMT Corporation
(which was subsequently acquired by Qwest Communications Corporation) ("Qwest"),
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 CMT entered into a multi-year services
agreement obligating the Company to purchase a minimum of $2 million in services
over four years.
NOTE 3. UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
In August 1995, Zapata acquired 4,189,298 shares of Viskase
representing 31% of the then outstanding common stock of Viskase for $18.8
million from a trust controlled by Malcolm Glazer, Chairman of the Board of
Zapata and Viskase. Zapata paid the purchase price by issuing to the seller a
subordinated promissory note bearing interest at prime and maturing in August
1997, subject to prepayment at the Company's option. The Company prepaid
approximately $15.6 million on the promissory note in Fiscal 1995 and the
remaining $3.2 million in Fiscal 1996. In June and July 1996, Zapata purchased
1,688,006 additional shares of Viskase common stock in brokerage and privately
negotiated transactions for aggregate consideration of approximately $7.0
million. As a result of these transactions, Zapata currently owns approximately
40% of the outstanding shares of Viskase common stock.
Zapata reports its equity in Viskase's results of operations on a
three-month delayed basis since Viskase's financial statements are not available
to the Company on a basis that would permit concurrent reporting. In Viskase's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 24, 1998, Viskase
reported it had incurred a net loss of $119.6 million, including unusual charges
of $148.6 million in connection with the restructuring of its worldwide
operations and net write-down of excess reorganization value. The charge was
primarily non-
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cash in nature, and included $6.0 million for cash severance and decommissioning
and certain non-cash charges, $40.1 million for Chicago plant write-offs, $3.0
million for inventory and maintenance store charges, $8.3 million for the
shutdown of certain foreign operations and $91.2 million for the write-down of
the corporations reorganization value.
Because Zapata has not guaranteed any obligations and is not committed
to provide any financial support to Viskase, Zapata only recorded its equity in
Viskase's loss for Viskase's quarter ended September 24, 1998 to the extent that
it reduced Zapata's net investment in Viskase to zero. Zapata will resume
recording its equity in Viskase's earnings when its share of Viskase's net
income equals the share of net losses not recognized during the period the
equity method was suspended.
The financial statement information presented below for Viskase is
based upon its March 31, 1999 press release reporting its annual 1998 results.
Viskase filed a notification of late filing for Form 10-K on April 1, 1999. As
discussed above, Zapata will not recognize equity in the performance of Viskase
until its share of Viskase's future earnings equals Zapata's share of net losses
recognized in Zapata's transition period ending December 31, 1998, when the
equity method was suspended. Accordingly, Zapata did not recognize any equity in
the performance of Viskase during Zapata's quarter ending March 31, 1999. The
financial performance of Viskase during its quarter ending December 31, 1998 is
summarized below (in millions, except per share amounts):
VISKASE COMPANIES, INC.
(Unaudited)
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DECEMBER 31,
1998
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BALANCE SHEET
Current assets ...................................... $165.3
Other assets ........................................ 35.9
Property and equipment, net ......................... 329.8
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Total assets ............................... $531.0
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Current liabilities ................................. $107.4
Long-term debt ...................................... 405.0
Deferred income taxes and other ..................... 74.5
Stockholders' equity ................................ (55.9)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.. $531.0
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ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1998
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INCOME STATEMENT
Revenues ............................................ $ 99.9
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(Loss) before income taxes .......................... $ (8.7)
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Net (loss) .......................................... $(10.3)
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Net (loss) per share ................................ $(0.69)
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NOTE 4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On August 11, 1995, a derivative and class action was filed by Elly
Harwin against the Company 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 the Company 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 the Company and its
directors in the same court. These cases have since been consolidated into one
case (the "Harwin/Crandon Case"), by way of an amended, consolidated
complaint(the "Harwin/Crandon Complaint"). On April 29, 1999, the parties to
this action entered into a stipulation pursuant to which the Harwin/Crandon
Complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice, subject to Court approval. For
additional information concerning this litigation and other legal proceedings,
see Item 3 of the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1998.
On April 30, 1999, a state district court in Houston, Texas entered a
judgment against Zapata in a lawsuit brought by a former employee which was
commenced on April 1, 1998. The former employee alleged that he was entitled to
the value of options for approximately 240,000 shares of Zapata stock which he
alleges should have been issued to him in 1998 pursuant to his employment
agreement with Zapata. The judgment against Zapata was for approximately $3.45
million, which includes prejudgment interest. The Company continues to believe
that it has a meritorious defense to all or a substantial portion of the
plaintiff's claim. Zapata plans to immediately and vigorously appeal any
judgment entered in this action. However, there can be no assurance that the
Company will be successful in appealing any such judgment. Further, in view of
the uncertainties of the appeal process, the Company has accrued a provision for
this matter in its March 1999 financial statements.
On November 9, 1995, a petition was filed in the 148th Judicial
District 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. and other natural gas compression companies ("Energy
Industries") to the Company in November 1993 (the "Holt Case"). Effective March
10, 1999 the Company entered into a settlement agreement which settled all
claims in the Holt Case. The Settlement Agreement, the terms of which are
confidential, provided for the dismissal of all of claims by the parties and the
execution of mutual release and certain payments by the Company For additional
information concerning this litigation and other legal proceedings, see Item 3
of the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September
30, 1998.
Between October 21, 1998 and December 4, 1998, 20 essentially
identical, purported securities class action lawsuits were filed against the
Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors. All of the
suits were filed in United States District Court for the
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Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, which generally allege that the
Company and current and former members of its management violated Sections 10(a)
and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by making false and misleading
statements concerning the Company's business condition, strategy and future
business prospects with respect to various internet acquisitions, which
allegedly artificially inflated the price of the Company's common stock. The
putative class actions were commenced on behalf of persons who purchased the
Company's common stock between July 6, 1998 through October 15, 1998. The
plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages and their costs and expenses
incurred in the actions. On January 6, 1999, the District Court entered an order
consolidating the securities class action litigation into a single action
entitled In re Zapata Corporation Securities Litigation, H-98-3498, and on
January 19, 1999, entered an order appointing lead plaintiffs and approving lead
plaintiffs' selection of co-lead counsel. On February 16, 1999, plaintiffs filed
a consolidated amended complaint in the District Court. The defendants filed a
motion to dismiss to the amended consolidated complaint on April 2, 1999. The
Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to defend it
vigorously. However, this lawsuit is in its early stages and there can be no
assurances that this litigation will ultimately be resolved on terms that are
favorable to the Company.
On August 17, 1998, LFG, Inc. d/b/a Zap Futures ("LFG") commenced an
action against Zapata and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zap Corporation in the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. On or about
April 5, 1999, the parties reached an agreement in principle pursuant to which
they agreed to settle this action on a confidential basis. The parties are
currently negotiating the definitive settlement agreements. The Company does not
anticipate that the terms of the settlement will have a material adverse affect
on the Company's financial condition or results. For additional information
concerning this litigation and other legal proceedings, see Item 3 of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1998.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to
claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of its business. The
Company maintains insurance coverage against such potential ordinary course
claims in an amount which it believes to be adequate. While the results of any
ultimate resolution can not be predicted, in the opinion of the Company's
management, based on discussion with counsel, except for the matters described
above, the likelihood of uninsured losses having a material adverse effect on
Zapata's results of operations, cash flows or financial position is remote.
NOTE 5. CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND OMEGA
PROTEIN
Omega Protein provides to Zapata payroll and certain administrative
services billed at their approximate cost. During the quarters ended March 31,
1999 and March 31, 1998 fees for these services totaled $58,666 and $22,317,
respectively. The cost of such services were based on the estimated percentage
of time that employees spent working on the other party's matters as a percent
of total time worked. The Company's management deemed this allocation method to
be reasonable.
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Upon completion of Omega Protein's initial public offering in April
1998, the Company entered into certain agreements with Omega Protein that
include the Separation, Sublease, Registration Rights, Tax Indemnity and
Administrative Services Agreements. The Separation Agreement required Omega
Protein to repay $33.3 million of indebtedness owed to Zapata contemporaneously
with the consummation of the Omega Protein's initial public offering and also
prohibits Zapata from competing with Omega Protein for a period of five years.
The Sublease Agreement provides for Omega Protein to lease its principal
corporate offices in Houston, Texas from Zapata and provides for Omega Protein
to utilize certain shared office equipment for no additional charge. The
Registration Rights Agreement sets forth the rights and responsibilities of each
party concerning certain registration filings and provides for the sharing of
fees and expenses related to such filings. The Tax Indemnity Agreement requires
Omega Protein to be responsible for federal, state and local income taxes from
its operations and the Administrative Services Agreement allows Omega Protein to
provide certain administrative services to Zapata at Omega Protein's estimated
cost.
NOTE 6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 13, 1999, Zapata's wholly-owned subsidiary, ZAP.COM, filed a
registration statement on Form S-1 (the "registration Statement") with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") for the purpose of
effecting a rights offering of ZAP.COM common stock to be directed to Zapata's
stockholders, which would in effect be an initial public offering (the "Rights
Offering") by ZAP.COM. Each Zapata stockholder will receive one right for the
purchase of one share of ZAP.COM common stock as of the applicable record date.
The Rights Offering is expected to be for up to 13,612,000 shares of common
stock, par value $.01 per share, of ZAP.COM ("ZAP.COM Common Stock"). In the
Registration Statement, ZAP.COM used an assumed exercise price for the rights of
$8.00 per share. Malcolm Glazer and Avram Glazer have informed ZAP.COM that they
intend to exercise 135,306 rights for an aggregate exercise price of $1,082,448.
Accordingly, the Glazers will not be distributed the balance of the rights they
would otherwise be entitled to receive. In connection with the Rights Offering,
Zapata will invest $8 million in ZAP.COM in exchange for 10,000 shares of
ZAP.COM Series A preferred stock and all Shares that are unsubscribed in the
Rights Offering. It is expected that ZAP.COM will have 50,000,000 shares of
common stock outstanding following the Rights Offering. Zapata will have no
obligation to make additional investments in or funding available to ZAP.COM,
though it may elect to offer such financing to ZAP.COM in the future. If
insufficient rights are exercised for ZAP.COM to meet certain requirements of
the NASDAQ National Market and the Pacific Stock Exchange, Zapata intends to
distribute to its
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stockholders, on a pro rata basis, between 150,000 Shares and 1,200,000 shares
of ZAP.COM Common Stock. Following completion of the Rights Offering as
presently contemplated, Zapata would own between approximately 72% and 99% of
the outstanding ZAP.COM Common Stock depending upon the number of rights that
are exercised. The Rights Offering is expected to be completed in the third
quarter of fiscal 1999. However, as the date hereof, no assurance can be given
that the Rights Offering will be completed or, if completed, will be completed
on the terms, including the assumed exercise price for the rights to purchase
ZAP.COM Common Stock described in this report.
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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 ("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
("Omega Protein" or "Omega") and Viskase Companies, Inc., ("Viskase") and
disclosed under the caption "Significant Factors That Could Affect Future
Performance and Forward-Looking Statements" appearing in Item 2 "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation" of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1998 filed with the Commission. 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
as well as the Company's statements concerning the state of the Company's Year
2000 readiness and the ZAP.COM Rights Offering described herein are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to
upgrade forward-looking statements.
GENERAL
On April 8, 1998, Omega Protein completed its initial public offering
of 8,500,000 shares of its common stock at a gross price of $16 per share (the
"Omega Protein Offering"). On May 7, 1998, the underwriters exercised their
over-allotment option to acquire 1,275,000 additional shares at the same gross
price (the "Omega Protein Offering"). Of the 9,775,000 shares sold in the Omega
Protein Offering, Zapata sold 5,175,000 shares and Omega Protein issued and sold
4,600,000 shares. Immediately following the Omega Protein Offering, Zapata owned
59.7% of Omega Protein's outstanding common stock. Following the Omega Protein
Offering, Zapata reports Omega Proteins' results of operations on a consolidated
basis eliminating all inter-company transactions and recording a minority
interest. In connection with the Omega Protein Offering, Zapata received $76.6
million from the sale of Omega Protein shares after deducting commissions and
selling expenses. Additionally, Omega Protein received $68.0 million from the
issuance of shares after deducting commissions and offering expenses. Omega
Protein used a portion of its net proceeds to repay approximately $33.3 million
of inter-company indebtedness and $2.1 million in bank debt. Neither Zapata nor
Omega Protein has used the balance of the net proceeds from the Omega Protein
Offering. Pending use, Zapata and Omega Protein has invested the net proceeds in
government securities and high quality commercial paper graded A2P2 or better.
As a result of the Omega Protein Offering, Zapata recorded a gain net of taxes
of $55.3 million or $2.31 per share (diluted).
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Zapata currently owns approximately 40% of the outstanding shares of
Viskase common stock. In Viskase's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 24, 1998, Viskase reported it had incurred a net loss of $119.6
million, including unusual charges of $148.6 million in connection with the
restructuring of its worldwide operations and net write-down of excess
reorganization value. Because Zapata has not guaranteed any obligations and is
not committed to provide any financial support to Viskase, Zapata only recorded
its equity in Viskase's loss for Viskase's quarter ended September 24, 1998 to
the extent that it reduced Zapata's net investment in Viskase to zero. As a
result, Zapata recognized a loss of $11.8 million on its Viskase investment
during the three months ended December 31, 1998. Zapata will resume recording
its equity in Viskase's earnings when its share of Viskase's net income equals
the share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was
suspended. [See "Note 3. Unconsolidated Affiliates"]
On December 21, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
change in the Company's fiscal year from September 30 to December 31, which
became effective January 1, 1999.
On April 13, 1999, Zapata's wholly-owned subsidiary ZAP.COM Corporation
("ZAP.COM"), a Nevada Corporation, which is a development stage company filed a
registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for the purpose of conducting a rights offering. The Rights Offering will be
directed to Zapata's stockholders and is expected to entitle Zapata's
stockholders to purchase one share of ZAP.COM common stock at a purchase price
of $8.00 per share for every one share of Zapata Corp. common stock they own.
ZAP.COM is seeking to raise up to $108.9 million through the rights offering of
up to 13.612 million shares of ZAP.COM common stock. Zapata will retain a
majority ownership of ZAP.COM immediately following the Rights Offering, and
will account for ZAP.COM as a consolidated subsidiary. As of May 12, 1999, the
registration statement has not been declared effective, and a record date for
the Rights Offering had not been set. The Rights Offering is expected to be
completed in the third quarter of fiscal 1999. However, as the date hereof, no
assurance can be given that the Rights Offering will be completed or, if
completed, will be completed on the terms, including the assumed exercise price
for the rights to purchase ZAP.COM Common Stock described in this report. For
further information on the Rights Offering See Part I -"Note 7 of Notes To
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements." With the Rights Offering
see those factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" contained in ZAP.COM's
registration statement in Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 13, 1999.
ZAPATA CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES FOR THE QUARTER
ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND THE TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
Prior to the Omega Protein Offering, Zapata, as the sole stockholder of
Omega Protein caused cash to be moved between the Company and Omega Protein as
each company had cash needs. As a result of the Omega Protein Offering, Zapata
and Omega Protein are now separate public companies and each entity's capital
resources and cash flows are legally independent of the other in the absence of
cash dividends. The assets of Omega Protein are now dedicated to its
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operations and are not expected to be readily available for the general
corporate purposes of Zapata. Accordingly, following the Omega Protein Offering
and until the Company acquires another operating company, it's primary sources
of additional cash will include existing cash and cash equivalent balances,
sales of equity securities, interest earned on cash equivalents and dividends
earned on equity securities. For the foreseeable future, the Company does not
expect to receive cash dividends on its holdings of Omega Protein common stock
or Viskase common stock.
Zapata's consolidated working capital totaled $192.2 million and $198.1
million as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. Substantially
all of the Company's consolidated cash and cash equivalent balances of $150.3
million (including $45.4 held by Omega Protein) as of March 31, 1999 were
deposited with three major banking institutions in interest-bearing accounts or
invested in high grade commercial paper rated A2P2 or better.
Zapata's cash balance totaled $150.3 million at March 31, 1999, down
from $154.7 million at December 31, 1998. The decrease was due primarily to
Omega Protein's capital expenditures for equipment, equipment replacements, and
stock repurchases, and Zapata's settlement of the Holt litigation. See Part II
Item 1. "Legal Proceedings". During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, Omega
Protein acquired an aggregate of 307,900 shares of its stock for an aggregate
price of approximately $1.5 million. These expenditures were offset by
approximately $7.9 million of cash provided by Omega Protein's operations.
Working capital further declined as the result of a reduction in Omega Protein's
inventory and receivables between the two quarters.
Cash provided by operating activities declined to approximately $2.9
million for the three months ended March 31, 1999 from $10.1 million for the
three months ending March 31, 1998, due primarily to decline in revenues and net
income at Omega Protein and expenses incurred by Zapata in connection with
litigation and its Internet business.
Primarily reflecting capital expenditures by Omega Protein investing
activities used $5.5 million during the three months ending March 31, 1999 as
compared to $3.4 million during the corresponding 1998 period. These
expenditures were made by Omega Protein to continue improvement and upgrading to
its production facilities.
Financing activities used approximately $1.8 million during the three
months ended March 31, 1999 which consisted of repayment of debt by Omega
Protein and approximately $1.5 million used by Omega to repurchase 307,900 of
its stock versus a use of $2.0 million during the three months ended March 31,
1998 which consisted of repayment of debt and the payment of dividends. As part
of the Rights Offering, the company anticipates investing $8 million in ZAP.COM
during the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
On July 6, 1998, Zapata's Board of Directors approved a stock
repurchase program allowing Zapata to repurchase up to five million shares of
its common stock. No time limit has been placed on the duration of the Program
and no minimum number of shares to be repurchased has been fixed. Subject to
applicable securities laws, shares may be repurchased from time to
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time in the open market or private transactions. Purchases are subject to
availability of shares at prices deemed by Zapata's management and other
corporate considerations. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares
available for general corporate purposes. As of May 12, 1999, Zapata had not
repurchased any shares pursuant to such authorization. To the extent that shares
are repurchased under the program, Zapata's liquidity and working capital will
be correspondingly reduced. Zapata's liquidity and working capital could also be
significantly affected by additional capital commitments in connection with its
Internet initiative or other acquisition or business opportunities.
In the absence of unanticipated circumstances, Zapata believes that
existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet Zapata's
requirements (including any purchases made by Zapata pursuant to its current
stock repurchase program) at least through the end of 2000.
OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Omega Protein's primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have
been cash flows from operations, borrowings from Zapata prior to the Omega
Protein Offering, bank credit facilities and term loans from various lenders
provided pursuant to the Title XI of the Marine Act of 1936 ("Title XI"). These
sources of cash flows have been used for capital expenditures (including
acquisitions) and payment of long-term debt. Omega expects to finance future
expenditures through internally generated cash flows and, if necessary, through
funds available from the credit facility and/or Title XI facilities described
below.
Under a program offered through NMFS pursuant to Title XI of the Marine
Act of 1936 ("Title XI"), Omega has the ability to secure loans through lenders
with terms generally ranging between 12 and 20 years at interest rates between
6% and 8% per annum which are enhanced with a government guaranty to the lender
for up to 80% of the financing. Omega's current Title XI borrowings are secured
by liens on 14 fishing vessels and mortgages on its Reedville, Virginia and
Abbeville, Louisiana plants. In 1996, Title XI borrowing was modified to permit
use of proceeds from borrowings obtained through this program for shoreside
construction. Omega is currently authorized to receive up to $20.6 million in
loans under this program. To date, Omega has used $15.0 million of these funds.
On September 17, 1998 the Omega Protein Board of Directors authorized
the repurchase of up to four million shares of the its common stock from time to
time, depending on market conditions. No time limit has been placed on the
duration of the program and no minimum number or value of shares to be
repurchased has been fixed. Subject to applicable securities laws, shares may be
repurchased from time to time in the open market or private transactions.
Purchases are subject to availability of shares at prices deemed appropriate by
Omega's management and other corporate considerations. Repurchased shares will
be held as treasury shares available for general corporate purposes. During the
quarter ended March 31, 1999, Omega repurchased 307,900 shares for a total cost
of $1.5 million or an average cost of $4.79. To the extent that additional
shares are repurchased under the program Omega's liquidity and working capital
will be correspondingly reduced.
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Omega had an unrestricted cash balance of $45.4 million at March 31,
1999, up $600,000 from December 31, 1998. This increase was due to a $7.9
million increase in cash provided by operating activities (which was mainly
attributable to net income and decreases in inventory and trade receivables
balances), which more than offset net cash used in investing and financing
activities.
Investing activities used $5.5 million in the quarter ended March 31,
1999, up $0.6 million from December 31, 1998. Omega's investing activities
consisted mainly of capital expenditures for equipment purchases and equipment
replacements in the three-month periods, respectively.
Net financing activities used $305,000 to repay debt obligations and
$1.5 million to repurchase stock during the period ended March 31, 1999 compared
with $0.4 million used by net financing activities during the quarter ended
March 31, 1998.
Omega has reported that it believes that the net proceeds from the
Offering, together with existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments
and funds available through its Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet its
working capital and capital expenditure requirements through at least the end of
1999.
ZAPATA CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999 AND THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
Zapata's experienced a consolidated net loss of approximately $612,000
for the quarter ending March 31, 1999 compared to net income of $6.5
million for the quarter ending March 31, 1998. The loss was primarily
attributable to Omega Protein's decline in net income during the quarter ended
March 31, 1999 as compared to the comparable period ended March 31, 1998, and
the provision of a $3.3 million reserve for a legal contingency and legal
expenses incurred by Zapata. Revenues totaled $22.2 million during the 1998
quarter versus $30.0 million during the 1998 quarter. This decline in revenue is
wholly attributable to Omega Protein, which was adversely affected by a general
softening of the protein and oil commodities markets. The Company's operating
income also declined to $2.6 million from $9.2 million between the two quarters
as significantly lower Omega Protein sales were partially offset by declines in
operating and selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company
anticipates incurring significant operating expenses during the remainder of
this year and next year in connection with the consolidation of ZAP.COM into its
financial statements.
The Company's net interest income was higher in the current period as
compared to the corresponding prior-year period reflecting higher levels of
cash. This increase was more than offset by the absence of equity income from
its unconsolidated affiliate Viskase, and the recording of a $3.3 million legal
loss contingency for the unfavorable ruling against the company for a case
concerning a former employee. The Company also recorded a tax provision of
$308,000 for the quarter ending March 31, 1999 which represents an effective tax
rate of 34% on earnings prior to consideration of minority interests versus 37%
for the March 31, 1998 period. The effective tax rate approximates the
applicable combined state and federal statutory tax rates
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for the respective periods. Minority interest recorded in the 1999 quarter
represents the approximately 40% ownership interest in the results of Omega
Protein not held by Zapata. Zapata was the 100% owner of Omega Protein at March
31, 1998.
OMEGA PROTEIN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES. For the three-months ended March 31, 1999 Omega Protein's
revenues decreased $7.9 million, or 26.3% from $30.0 million in the quarter
ended March 31, 1998. The decrease was due to lower sales volumes of the
its fish oil and lower prices for the its fish meal. Sales volumes declined
by 39.0% in the period ended March 31, 1999 as compared to the comparable
period ended March 31, 1998. This was due to Omega's decision to defer
crude oil sales during the current quarter as a result of lower prices.
Crude fish oil prices decreased approximately 11.8% over the same period in
the prior year quarter. Fish meal sales volumes for the current quarter
were relatively unchanged from the comparable period during the prior year.
However, the average selling prices for fish meal during the current
quarter decreased 12.9% compared to the three-months ended March 31, 1998.
COST OF SALES. Omega's cost of sales, including depreciation and
amortization, for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 was $15.5 million, a
$2.0 million decrease from $17.5 million in the quarter ended March 31,
1998. As a percent of revenues, cost of sales was 69.9% in the quarter
ended March 31, 1999 as compared to 58.1% in the quarter ended March 31,
1998. Per ton cost of sales were higher in the quarter ended March 31, 1999
as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 1998, due mainly to higher cost
inventories carried forward from fiscal 1998. During August and September
of 1998, Omega's fishing operations were hampered by a series of hurricanes
and tropical storms that disrupted fishing operations, resulting in higher
cost inventory.
GROSS PROFIT. Omega's gross profit decreased $5.9 million or 47.0% from
$12.6 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to $6.7 million in the
quarter ended March 31, 1999. As a percentage of revenues, Omega's gross
profit margin decreased 11.8% in the three-month period ended March 31,
1999 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decline in
gross profit was the result of both a decrease in revenues and higher cost
of inventories carried forward from fiscal 1998, resulting in a lower gross
profit margin during the first quarter of fiscal 1999 period compared to
the three-months ended March 31, 1998.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Omega's selling, general
and administrative expenses increased $741,000 or 51.2% from $1.4 million
in the quarter ended March 31, 1998 compared to $2.2 million in the period
ended March 31, 1999. The increase in expense was due primarily to
increased personnel and marketing costs associated with its efforts to
enter the U.S. food market with its refined menhaden oil.
OPERATING INCOME. As a result of the factors discussed above, Omega's
operating income decreased from $11.1 million in the quarter ended March
31, 1998 to $4.5 million for the period ended March 31, 1999. As a
percentage of revenue, Omega's operating income decreased from 37.1% in the
quarter ended March 31, 1998 to 20.3% in the period ended
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March 31, 1999.
THE YEAR 2000
The Year 2000 ("Y2K") issue is the result of computer programs using a
two-digit format, as opposed to four digits, to indicate the year. Some computer
systems will be unable to interpret dates beyond the year 1999, which could
cause a system failure or other computer errors leading to disruptions in
operations.
Zapata is in the process of developing a plan to acquire its own
hardware and software systems for its business and, prior to purchasing any such
hardware or software, it will assess whether such component will properly
recognize dates beyond December 31, 1999. Zapata does not anticipate that any
material issues will arise with respect to Omega Protein in this regard before
Zapata has developed its own systems so that it may operate independently of
Omega Protein. If Zapata becomes concerned that Omega Protein is not Y2K
compliant or has what Zapata believes to be inadequate programs to become Y2K
compliant prior to Zapata implementing its own computer networking, financial
and other systems, Zapata will accelerate its timetable for moving to it own
systems so as to reduce or eliminate its reliance on Omega Protein.
State of Readiness. The only software and hardware currently employed
by the Company consist of a financial accounting package and two servers
associated with its Internet subsidiary ZAP.COM, all of which are Y2K complaint.
The Company plans to assess the Y2K readiness of the information technology
("IT") systems that it will be acquiring, including the hardware and software
that enable the Company to provide and deliver its solutions, and its non-IT
systems. Prior to purchasing any such hardware or software, it will assess, with
the help of consultants, whether such components will properly recognize dates
beyond December 31, 1999. The company does not anticipate that any hardware or
software that it will purchase or license will have material problems in this
regard as it will only purchase or license current versions of hardware and
software provided by major vendors. Moreover, the Company plans to secure
appropriate contractual assurances from its software and hardware vendors that
their software and hardware solutions are Y2K compliant. Further, the Company
plans to conduct a year 2000 simulation once the Company's entire IT system and
operating infrastructure is in place.
Costs. To date, Zapata has incurred minimal expenditures in connection
with identifying or evaluating Y2K compliance issues. The Company expects to
incur operating costs associated with time spent by employees in the IT system
evaluation process and Y2K compliance matters generally by its Internet
subsidiary, ZAP.COM. However, Zapata does not expect these future expenses to be
material.
Risks. Zapata is not currently aware of any Y2K compliance problems
relating to the IT
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or non-IT systems which it employs or plans to employ that would have a material
adverse effect on its business, prospects, results of operations and financial
condition. There can be no assurance that Zapata will not discover Y2K
compliance problems in hardware or software that it acquires which will require
substantial revisions or replacements, all of which could be time consuming and
expensive. The failure of Zapata to fix or replace third party software,
hardware, or services on a timely basis could result in lost revenues, increased
operating costs, the loss of customers and other business interruptions, any of
which could have a material adverse effect on Zapata business, prospects,
results of operations, and financial condition. Moreover, the failure to
adequately address Y2K compliance issues in its IT and breach of contract and
related litigation, which could be costly and time consuming to defend.
In addition, there can be no assurance that governmental agencies,
utility companies, Internet access companies, third party service providers and
others outside Zapata's control will be Y2K compliant. The failure by such
entities to be Y2K compliant could result in a systemic failure beyond the
control of Zapata, such as a prolonged Internet, telecommunications or
electrical failure, which could also prevent Zapata or ZAP.COM from delivering
its services to its customers, decrease the use of the Internet or prevent users
from accessing the Web sites of its Web publisher customers, which could have a
material adverse effect on Zapata or ZAP.COM's business, prospects, results of
operations, and financial condition.
Contingency Plan. Zapata has not yet developed any Y2K contingency
plans. The results of Zapata's year 2000 simulation testing and the responses
received from third party vendors and service providers will be taken into
account determining the nature and extent of any contingency plans which it
develops.
Zapata relies on the administrative support of Omega Protein, and
therefore, is reliant on Omega Protein to ensure its own Y2K compliance. Zapata
does not anticipate that any material issues will arise with respect to Omega
Protein in this regard before Zapata has developed its own systems so that it
may operate independently of Omega Protein. If Zapata becomes concerned that
Omega Protein is not Y2K compliant or has what Zapata believes to be inadequate
programs to become Y2K compliant prior to Zapata implementing its own computer
networking, financial and other systems, Zapata will accelerate its timetable
for moving to its own systems so as to reduce or eliminate its reliance on Omega
Protein.
Omega Protein employs a number of IT systems, which are used by both
Omega Protein and Zapata including, without limitation, computer networking
systems, financial systems and other similar systems.
Omega Protein has reported that it is aware of the issues surrounding
the Y2K and the problems that may occur. In 1997, Omega Protein developed a
program for Y2K compliance. Since 1997, Omega Protein has converted all of its
computer information systems to enable proper processing of critical management
information systems ("MIS") related to the Y2K issue and beyond. Critical MIS
systems consist of software programs such as the operating system, spreadsheets,
accounting and financial programs. Testing methodology involved changing the
date on the system being tested to be in the year 2000 and then exercising all
relevant
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applications to verify Y2K compliance. Omega Protein's current estimates
indicate that the costs of addressing potential problems are not expected to
have a material impact upon Omega Protein's financial position, results of
operations or cash flows in future periods. To date, the cost of Omega Protein's
Y2K Compliance program (including, software conversion) has been immaterial.
Omega Protein has reported that it continues to evaluate its
non-critical MIS systems and expects that they will be compliant prior to the
year 2000. Non-critical MIS systems refer to embedded technology such as micro
controllers found in computers and other hardware systems that Omega Protein has
identified as non-critical MIS systems. Non-critical MIS systems are those that
would not cause a disruption in any harvesting or manufacturing application
involved in producing product.
Internal systems are not the only ones that may have a material effect
on Omega Protein. External relationships to Omega Protein such as vendors and
customers may also impact Omega Protein by their inability to deliver goods and
services required by Omega Protein to operate. Customers could impact Omega
Protein by their inability to operate, reducing the sale of product, or their
inability to pay Omega Protein for products purchased. Omega Protein has decided
to address this issue in fiscal 1999 by identifying major vendors and customers
and sending surveys to discover their level of Y2K compliance. Major vendors are
defined as those that provide critical goods or services to Omega Protein or
those that provide critical components to Omega Protein (such as fuel suppliers
and financial institutions). Major customers are identified as those customers
that are at the greatest risk of being impacted by the Y2K problem (mainly large
domestic and foreign industrial and commercial customers). The projected
completion date of system surveys of external parties is June 30, 1999. There
can be no guarantee that the systems of other companies on which Omega Protein's
systems rely will be timely converted or that a failure to convert by another
company or that a conversion that is incompatible with Omega Protein's systems,
would not have a material adverse affect on Omega Protein.
At this point in time, Omega Protein has not engaged any firm, nor does
it plan to engage any firm, to perform an independent verification and
validation of its Y2K compliance.
At present, Omega Protein does not have a contingency plan in place to
specifically cover the Y2K issues. However, Omega Protein's management continues
to evaluate its systems and expects that all of its systems will be compliant
prior to the year 2000.
For a description of the Y2K issues faced by ZAP.COM with respect to
its business, see ZAP.COM's registration statement in form S-1 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 1999 under the captions "Risk
Factors -Year 2000 issues" and "Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operation -Year 2000."
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PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On August 11, 1995, a derivative and class action was filed by Elly
Harwin against the Company 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 the Company 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 the Company and its
directors in the same court. These cases have since been consolidated into one
case (the "Harwin/Crandon Case"), by way of an amended, consolidated
complaint(the "Harwin/Crandon Complaint"). On April 29, 1999, the parties to
this action entered into a stipulation pursuant to which the Harwin/Crandon
Complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice, subject to Court approval. For
additional information concerning this litigation and other legal proceedings,
see Item 3 of the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1998.
On April 30, 1999, a state district court in Houston, Texas entered a
judgment against Zapata in a lawsuit brought by a former employee which was
commenced on April 1, 1998. The former employee alleged that he was entitled to
the value of options for approximately 240,000 shares of Zapata stock which he
alleges should have been issued to him in 1998 pursuant to his employment
agreement with Zapata. The judgment against Zapata was for approximately $3.45
million, which includes prejudgment interest. The Company continues to believe
that it has a meritorious defense to all or a substantial portion of the
plaintiff's claim. Zapata plans to immediately and vigorously appeal any
judgment entered in this action. However, there can be no assurance that the
Company will be successful in appealing any such judgment. Further, in view of
the uncertainties of the appeal process, the Company has accrued a provision for
this matter in its March 1999 financial statements.
On November 9, 1995, a petition was filed in the 148th Judicial
District 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. and other natural gas compression companies ("Energy
Industries") to the Company in November 1993 (the "Holt Case"). Effective March
10, 1999 the Company entered into a settlement agreement which settled all
claims in the Holt Case. The Settlement Agreement, the terms of which are
confidential, provided for the dismissal of all of claims by the parties and the
execution of mutual release and certain payments by the Company For additional
information concerning this litigation and other legal proceedings, see Item 3
of the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September
30, 1998.
Between October 21, 1998 and December 4, 1998, 20 essentially
identical, purported securities class action lawsuits were filed against the
Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors. All of the
suits were filed in United States District Court for the Southern District of
Texas, Houston Division, which generally allege that the Company and
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current and former members of its management violated Sections 10(a) and 20(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by making false and misleading statements
concerning the Company's business condition, strategy and future business
prospects with respect to various internet acquisitions, which allegedly
artificially inflated the price of the Company's common stock. The putative
class actions were commenced on behalf of persons who purchased the Company's
common stock between July 6, 1998 through October 15, 1998. The plaintiffs seek
unspecified monetary damages and their costs and expenses incurred in the
actions. On January 6, 1999, the District Court entered an order consolidating
the securities class action litigation into a single action entitled In re
Zapata Corporation Securities Litigation, H-98-3498, and on January 19, 1999,
entered an order appointing lead plaintiffs and approving lead plaintiffs'
selection of co-lead counsel. On February 16, 1999, plaintiffs filed a
consolidated amended complaint in the District Court. The defendants filed a
motion to dismiss to the amended consolidated complaint on April 2, 1999. The
Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to defend it
vigorously. However, this lawsuit is in its early stages and there can be no
assurances that this litigation will ultimately be resolved on terms that are
favorable to the Company.
On August 17, 1998, LFG, Inc. d/b/a Zap Futures ("LFG") commenced an
action against Zapata and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zap Corporation in the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. On or about
April 5, 1999, the parties reached an agreement in principle pursuant to which
they agreed to settle this action on a confidential basis. The parties are
currently negotiating the definitive settlement agreements. The Company does not
anticipate that the terms of the settlement will have a material adverse affect
on the Company's financial condition or results. For additional information
concerning this litigation and other legal proceedings, see Item 3 of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1998.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to
claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of its business. The
Company maintains insurance coverage against such potential ordinary course
claims in an amount which it believes to be adequate. While the results of any
ultimate resolution can not be predicted, in the opinion of the Company's
management, based on discussion with counsel, except for the matters described
above, the likelihood of uninsured losses having a material adverse effect on
Zapata's results of operations, cash flows or financial position is remote.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders' was held on April 13,
1999. In connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the following are
the results of the vote taken on the various matters presented to the Company's
stockholders.
(1) All of the Board's nominees for directors were elected as
follows:
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For Against
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Class I Directors:
Malcolm Glazer 21,815,649 377,828
Bryan Glazer 21,359,092 834,385
Class II Directors:
Avram Glazer 21,814,513 378,964
Warren H. Gefeller 21,368,406 825,071
David N. Litman 21,368,589 824,888
Class III Directors:
Edward S. Glazer 21,357,128 836,349
Robert V. Leffler, Jr 21,369,178 824,299
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There were no abstentions or broker non-votes regarding the election of
directors.
(2) The proposal to reincorporate the Company in Nevada was passed with the
following vote:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For Against Abstain No Vote
--- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
12,439,505 2,077,560 423,414 7,252,998
</TABLE>
(3) The proposal to amend the 1996 Long Term Incentive Plan was passed by
the following vote:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For Against Abstain No Vote
--- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
11,908,889 2,937,296 94,291 7,253,001
</TABLE>
(4) The proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as
independent auditors was passed with the following vote:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For Against Abstain No Vote
--- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
22,005,232 139,987 48,257 1
</TABLE>
(5) The stockholder proposal for the Company to provide post-meeting
reports was defeated by the following vote:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For Against Abstain No Vote
--- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
853,872 13,940,311 146,293 7,253,001
</TABLE>
(6) The stockholder proposal for the Company to distribute to shareholders
all of its cash and marketable securities was defeated by the following
vote:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For Against Abstain No Vote
--- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1,665,219 13,131,560 143,694 7,253,004
</TABLE>
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
On May 4, 1999 the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting
that it effected the merger with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zapata
Corporation, a Nevada corporation, pursuant to which the Company reincorporated
in the State of Nevada.
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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 12, 1999 By: /s/ LEONARD DISALVO
-----------------------
(Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)
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