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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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)
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STATE OF NEVADA 74-1339132
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
organization)
100 MERIDIAN CENTRE, SUITE 350
ROCHESTER, NY 14618 ZIP CODE)
(Address of principal executive offices)
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REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (716) 242-2000
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS WHICH REGISTERED
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE.............................. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
NONE.
ON MARCH 28, 2000, THERE WERE OUTSTANDING 23,888,928 SHARES OF THE
COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE. ON MARCH 28, 2000, THE AGGREGATE MARKET
VALUE OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK HELD BY NON-AFFILIATES OF THE COMPANY WAS
$67,572,946, BASED ON THE CLOSING PRICE IN CONSOLIDATED TRADING ON THAT DAY, FOR
THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK. FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF MAKING THIS CALCULATION, THE
TERM "NON-AFFILIATE" HAS BEEN INTERPRETED TO EXCLUDE DIRECTORS, CORPORATE
OFFICERS AND 5% OR GREATER STOCKHOLDERS. SUCH INTERPRETATION IS NOT INTENDED TO
BE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION BY THE REGISTRANT OR SUCH
DIRECTORS, CORPORATE OFFICERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THAT SUCH DIRECTORS, CORPORATE
OFFICERS OR STOCKHOLDERS ARE "AFFILIATES" OF THE REGISTRANT, AS THAT TERM IS
DEFINED IN THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.
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] OR NO [ ].
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK IF DISCLOSURE OF DELINQUENT FILERS PURSUANT TO ITEM
405 OF REGULATION S-K IS NOT CONTAINED HEREIN, AND WILL NOT BE CONTAINED, TO THE
BEST OF REGISTRANT'S KNOWLEDGE, IN DEFINITIVE PROXY OR INFORMATION STATEMENTS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PART III OF THIS FORM 10-K OR ANY AMENDMENT TO THIS
FORM 10-K. [X]
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: PORTIONS OF THE REGISTRANT'S
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT FOR ITS 2000 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS, WHICH
THE COMPANY PLANS TO FILE WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO REGULATIONS 14A, ON OR PRIOR TO APRIL 30, 2000, ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
IN PART III (ITEMS 10, 11, 12, AND 13) OF THIS FORM 10-K.
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business..................................... 2
General..................................................... 2
Omega Protein Corporation................................... 2
Zap.Com Corporation......................................... 5
Viskase Companies, Inc...................................... 8
Employees................................................... 8
Financial Information About Industry Segments............... 8
Item 2. Properties.................................................. 8
Item 3. Legal Proceedings........................................... 9
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders......... 9
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters......................................... 9
Item 6. Selected Financial Data..................................... 10
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................... 11
General..................................................... 12
Results of Operations....................................... 13
Liquidity and Capital Resources............................. 17
Recent Accounting Pronouncements............................ 19
Year 2000................................................... 19
Significant Factors That Could Affect Future Performance and
Forward-Looking Statements.................................. 19
Item 7.A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk... 20
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data................. 20
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.................................... 47
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.......... 47
Item 11. Executive Compensation...................................... 48
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Managers.................................................... 48
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.............. 48
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form
8-K......................................................... 48
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. This document contains certain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company
intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor
provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and includes this statement for purposes of such
safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based upon certain
assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the
Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects,",
"intends," "anticipates," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "projects" or similar
expressions. The ability of the Company to predict results or the actual effect
of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Important factors which
may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements contained herein or in other public statements by the Company are
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described under the caption "Part II -- Item 7 -- Management Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation-Significant Factors
That Could Affect Future Performance and Forward-Looking Statements" appearing
in this Report and other risks identified from time to time in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), press releases and
other communications. The Company assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements.
All references herein to a Fiscal year for Zapata Corporation and Omega
Protein Corporation are to a 12-month period ended September 30 for years prior
to and including September 30, 1998, and December 31 for years subsequent to
December 31, 1998. All references herein to a transition period for Zapata
Corporation and Omega Protein Corporation are to a three-month period ending
December 31, 1998.
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
GENERAL
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in 1954 and was reincorporated in
Nevada in April 1999. The Company's principal executive offices are at 100
Meridian Centre, Suite 350, Rochester, New York 14618 (Telephone: (716)
242-2000).
The principal business activities of Zapata Corporation ("Zapata" or the
"Company") are its ownership interests in two majority owned consolidated
subsidiaries, Omega Protein Corporation ("Omega Protein") (formerly known as
Marine Genetics Corporation and Zapata Protein, Inc.), and Zap.Com Corporation
("Zap.Com"), both of which are publicly traded, and a significant equity
investment in another publicly traded corporation, Viskase Corporation
("Viskase") (formerly known as Envirodyne Industries, Inc.). Omega Protein is
engaged in the marine protein business and its stock is traded on the New York
Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "OME." Zap.Com Corporation is in the
Internet industry and its stock is traded in the over-the-counter market on the
NASD's electronic bulletin board under the symbol "ZPCM". Viskase is engaged in
the food packaging business and its stock is traded in the over-the-counter
market on the NASDAQ Small-Cap Market under the symbol "VCIC". Zapata also
operates the Internet based magazines "Word" and "Charged" and, as of the date
of this report, holds approximately $101.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and
short term investment.
OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION
Omega Protein was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zapata until 1998 when Omega
Protein conducted its initial public offering. As of the date of this report,
Zapata holds 14,501,000 shares of Omega Protein's common stock, or approximately
61% of Omega Protein's outstanding common stock.
Omega Protein's marine protein operations involve the production and sale
of variety of protein products derived from menhaden, a species of fish found
along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coasts. Omega Protein is the largest
processor, marketer and distributor of marine products (fish meal) and fats
(fish oil) in the United States. Omega Protein processes several grades of fish
meal (regular or "FAQ" meal and specialty meals), as well as fish oil and fish
solubles. Omega Protein's fish meal products are primarily used as a protein
ingredient in animal feed for poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture and household
pets. Omega Protein's fish oil is primarily used as an ingredient in margarine
and shortening. Omega Protein's fish solubles are sold primarily to livestock
feed manufacturers and for use as an organic fertilizer.
Fishing. During Fiscal 1999, Omega Protein owned a fleet of 66 fishing
vessels and 33 spotter aircraft for use in its fishing operations and also
leased additional aircraft where necessary to facilitate operations. During the
1999 fishing season in the Gulf of Mexico, where the fishing season runs from
mid-April through October, Omega Protein operated 40 fishing vessels and 32
spotter aircraft. The fishing area in the Gulf is generally located along the
entire Gulf Coast. The fishing season along the Atlantic coast begins in early
May and usually extends into December. Omega Protein operated 13 fishing vessels
and 9 spotter aircraft along the Mid-Atlantic coast, concentrated primarily in
and around the Chesapeake Bay. In 2000, Omega Protein
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converted 4 of its fishing vessels to "carry vessels" which will not engage in
active fishing but will instead carry fish catch from its offshore fishing
vessels to its plants. Omega Protein believes that this utilization will
increase the amount of time that the bulk of its vessels remain offshore in
productive areas and, therefore, increase Omega Protein's fish catch per vessel
employed.
Menhaden usually school in large, tight clusters and are commonly found in
warm, shallow waters. Spotter aircraft locate the schools and direct the fishing
vessels to them. The principal fishing vessels transport two 40-foot purse
boats, each carrying several fishermen and one end of a 1,500-foot net. The
purse boats encircle the school and capture the fish in the net. The fish are
then pumped from the net into refrigerated holds of the fishing vessel, and then
are unloaded at Omega Protein's processing plants.
Processing. During Fiscal 1999, Omega Protein operated five processing
plants, three in Louisiana, one in Mississippi and one in Virginia, where the
menhaden are processed into fish meal, fish oil and fish solubles. The fish are
unloaded from the fishing vessels into storage boxes and then conveyed into
steam cookers. The fish are then passed through presses to remove most of the
oil and water. The solid portions of the fish are dried and then ground into
fish meal. The liquid that is produced in the cooking and pressing operations
contains oil, water, dissolved protein and some fish solids. This liquid is
decanted to remove the solids and is then put through a centrifugal oil/water
separation process. The separated fish oil is a finished product. The separated
water and protein mixture is further processed through evaporators to remove the
soluble protein, which can be sold as a finished product or added to the solid
portions of the fish for processing into fish meal.
Fish meal, the principal product made from menhaden, is sold primarily as a
high-protein ingredient. It is used as a protein supplement in feed formulated
for pigs and other livestock. Each use requires certain standards to be met
regarding quality and protein content, which are determined by the freshness of
the fish and by processing conditions such as speed and temperatures. Fish
solubles are a liquid protein product used as an additive in fish meal and also
marketed as an independent product to animal feed formulators and the fertilizer
industry.
Fish oil from menhaden is widely used for human consumption as an edible
fat in Europe. Refined and hydrogenated menhaden oils have a wide variety of
applications as ingredients of margarine, cooking oil and solid cooking fats
used in baked goods. In June 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
approved the use of refined non-hydrogenated menhaden oil, a natural source of
Omega-3 fatty acids, for human consumption in the United States. Ongoing
scientific studies continue to link consumption of Omega-3-rich fish oil to a
number of nutritional and health benefits.
Marketing. Most of Omega Protein's marine protein products are sold
directly to about 300 customers by its marketing department, while a smaller
amount is sold through independent sales agents.
Omega Protein's fish meal is sold primarily to domestic feed producers for
utilization as a high-protein ingredient for the poultry, swine, aquaculture and
pet food industries. Fish oil sales primarily involve export markets where the
fish oil is refined for use as an edible oil. One Danish based customer for fish
oil, Denofa A/ S, accounted for approximately 9.0% of Omega Protein's
consolidated revenues in Fiscal 1999.
Omega Protein's products are sold both in the U.S. and internationally.
International sales consist mainly of fish oil sales to Canada, Japan, Mexico
and The Netherlands. Omega Protein's sales in these foreign markets are
denominated in U.S. dollars and are not directly affected by currency
fluctuations. Such sales could be adversely affected by changes in demand
resulting from fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
A number of countries in which Omega Protein currently sells products
impose various tariffs and duties, none of which have a significant impact on
Omega Protein's foreign sales. Certain of these duties are being reduced
annually under the North American Free Trade Agreement in the case of Mexico and
Canada and under the Uruguay Round Agreement of the General Agreement on the
Trade and Tariffs in the case of Japan. In all cases, Omega Protein's products
are shipped to its customers F.O.B. shipping point and therefore the customer is
responsible for any tariffs, duties or other levies imposed on Omega Protein's
products sold into these markets.
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Insurance. Omega Protein maintains insurance against physical loss and
damage to its assets, coverage against liabilities to third parties it may incur
in the course of its operations, as well as workers' compensation, United States
Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Act and Jones Act coverage. Assets are insured
at replacement cost, market value or assessed earning power. Omega Protein's
limits for liability coverage are statutory or $50.0 million. The $50.0 million
limit is comprised of several excess liability policies which are subject to
deductibles, underlying limits and exclusions. Omega Protein believes its
insurance coverage to be in such form, against such risks, for such amounts and
subject to such deductible as are prudent and normal for its operations.
Competition. Omega Protein competes on price, quality and performance
characteristics of its products, such as protein level and amino acid profile in
the case of fish meal. The principal competition for Omega Protein's fish meal
and fish solubles is from other protein sources such as soybean meal and other
vegetable or animal protein products. Omega Protein believes, however, that
these other sources are not complete substitutes because fish meal offers
nutritional values not contained in such sources. Vegetable fats and oils, such
as soybean and palm oils, provide the primary market competition for fish oil.
In addition, Omega Protein competes against domestic, privately owned menhaden
fishing companies as well as domestic and international producers of fish meal
and fish oil derived from species such as anchovy and horse mackerel.
Fishmeal prices have historically borne a relationship to prevailing
soybean meal prices, while prices for fish oil are generally influenced by
prices for vegetable fats and oils, such as soybean and palm oils. Thus, the
prices for Omega Protein's products are established by worldwide supply and
demand relationships over which Omega Protein has no control and tend to
fluctuate to a significant extent over the course of a year and from year to
year.
Regulation. Omega Protein's operations are subject to federal, state and
local laws and regulations relating to the location and periods in which fishing
may be conducted as well as environmental and safety matters. At the state and
local level, certain state and local government agencies have either enacted
legislation and regulations or have the authority to enact with legislation and
regulation to prohibit, restrict or regulate menhaden fishing within their
jurisdictional waters. Omega Protein, through its operation of fishing vessels,
is subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard, the National
Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Customs Service. The U.S. Coast Guard
and the National Transportation Safety Board set safety standards and are
authorized to investigate vessel accidents and recommend improved safety
standards. The U.S. Customs Service is authorized to inspect vessels at will.
Omega Protein's operations are also subject to federal, state and local
laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, including
the federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, which was significantly
modified in 1977 to deal with toxic water pollutants and re-named as the Clean
Water Act, and which imposes strict controls against the discharge of pollutants
in reportable quantities and along with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, imposes
substantial liability for the costs of oil removed, remediation and damages.
Omega Protein's marine protein operations also are subject to the federal Clean
Air Act, as amended; the federal Resource Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, which imposes liability, without the
environment; and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA"). The
OSHA hazard communications standard, the Environmental Protection Agency
community right-to-know regulations under Title III of the federal Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act and similar state statutes require Omega
Protein to organize information about hazardous materials used or produced in
its operations. Certain of this information must be provided to employees, state
and local governmental authorities and local citizens. Numerous other
environmental laws and regulations, along with similar state laws, also apply to
the operations of Omega Protein, and all such laws and regulations are subject
to change.
Omega Protein has made, and anticipates that it will make in the future,
expenditures in the ordinary course of its business in connection with
environmental matters. Such expenditures have not been material in the past and
are not expected to be material in the future. However, there is no assurance
that environmental laws and regulations enacted in the future will not adversely
affect Omega Protein's operations.
Omega Protein's harvesting operations are subject to certain federal
maritime laws and regulations which require, among other things, that Omega
Protein be incorporated under the laws of the U.S. or a state, Omega
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Protein's chief executive officer be a U.S. citizen, no more of Omega Protein's
directors be non-citizens than a minority of the number necessary to constitute
a quorum and at least 75% of Omega Protein's outstanding capital stock
(including a majority of Omega Protein's voting capital stock) be owned by U.S.
citizens. If Omega Protein fails to observe any of these requirements, it will
not be eligible to conduct its harvesting activities in U.S. jurisdictional
waters. Such a loss of eligibility would have a material adverse affect on Omega
Protein business, results of operations and financial conditions.
Omega Protein believes that during the past five years it has substantially
complied with all material statutes and regulations applicable to its
operations, the failure to comply with which would have had a material adverse
impact on its operations.
ZAP.COM CORPORATION
Zap.Com was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zapata until November 1999 when
Zapata distributed 477,742 shares of Zap.Com's common stock to Zapata
stockholders. As of the date of this report, Zapata holds 48,972,258 shares of
Zap.Com common stock, or approximately 98% of Zap.Com's outstanding common
stock.
Zap.Com is a development stage company which was formed to engage in an
Internet business through the development of the ZapNetwork. Zap.Com's goal is
to build the Zap Network into a global network of independently owned Web sites
that deploy Zap.Com's Web application, the ZapBox, on a perpetual basis through
which Zap.Com will distribute user content, advertising and e-commerce.
Zap.Com's goal is to make the Zap network a leading advertising and e-commerce
platform by aggregating Internet users who frequent Web sites that are often
overlooked.
Zap.Com's business model involves the acquisition by them of perpetual
contractual rights to space on Web sites who join Zap.Com's ZapNetwork. These
rights will entitle Zap.Com to have at all times the ZapBox, or any other
Internet properties that Zap.Com acquires or develops, appear and be immediately
and fully apparent and prominently displayed on the Web Site within a defined
area. Zap.Com will have sole control and discretion over all aspects of the
ZapBox or other Internet property deployed on the Web site. The Web site owner
will retain control over all other aspects of the Web site.
Zap.Com expects that the main form of consideration to be paid to the
owners of a Web site who join Zap.Com's network and grant it those rights will
be shares of Zap.Com's common stock. Zap.Com believes that the ZapNetwork will
be attractive to Web site owners because they will be able to:
- recognize direct value for their audience without giving up ownership or
editorial control of their Web site,
- participate in Zap.Com's potential future appreciation, and
- have the opportunity for increasing the value of their remaining rights
to their Web site as a result of the potential for increased traffic and
stickiness (i.e., user retention which the ZapBox may generate).
The ZapBox is Zap.Com's proprietary Web application that provides
portal-like functionality and content wrapped around an Internet advertising
banner. The ZapBox offers Internet users who prefer specialized sites that
address their particular interests access to traditional portal-like information
from within the specialized sites that they favor. Zap.Com believes that users
of these specialized sites generally represent "unclaimed eyeballs" since access
to these users has generally not been cost effective. By aggregating access to
these users, Zap.Com believes the ZapNetwork will be attractive to Internet
advertisers and businesses desiring to promote their business through a
relationship with Zap.Com.
Zap.Com released ZapBox 1.0 in November 1999. ZapBox 1.0 offered search,
feedback e-mail and animated graphical links to ZapNetwork sites and the Zap.Com
homepage. Zap.Com released ZapBox 2.0 in January 2000. ZapBox 2.0 has ad serving
capabilities and features additional functionality that offers users
personalized access to timely news, weather, business, sports content and
horoscopes. In addition, ZapBox 2.0 offers a rich media interactive
demonstration of the ZapBox. Zap.Com is developing future releases of the
ZapBox, which are expected to offer additional user functionality, and have ad
targeting and e-commerce
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capabilities. Zap.Com has deployed ZapBox 1.0 and ZapBox 2.0 on three Web sites
owned and operated by Zapata Corporation, www.word.com, www.charged.com and
www.pixeltime.com, and Zap.Com's homepage at www.zap.com. Zapata has agreed to
continue this arrangement at its discretion without legal or other financial
obligations between the parties. This initial network has allowed Zap.Com to
beta test the ZapBox releases and the technology that supports the ZapNetwork.
As of the date of this report, Zap.Com has commenced solicitation of Web
Site owners to enroll Web Sites in the Zap Network, but does not yet, have any
agreement, understanding or arrangement with any Web Site owners to join the Zap
Network.
Zap.Com's business is supported by a systems platform provided and
maintained by EMC, Inc. and ad serving technology provided by DoubleClick, Inc.
Zap.Com relies on Auragen Communications, Inc. for software programming and
development. Zap.Com has also entered into contracts with iSyndicate, Inc. to
provide content for the ZapBox and Direct Hit Technologies, Inc. to support the
search function for the ZapBox. Zap.Com also intends to rely on a third party to
provide it with sales representation and other third parties for various
operational needs.
To date, Zap.Com's operations have consisted primarily of organizational
and capital raising activities, research and analysis with respect to Internet
industry opportunities, development of strategic relationships, the creation and
launch of Zap.Com's homepage at www.zap.com and the first two releases of the
ZapBox. As of the date of this report, Zap.Com have not generated any, nor does
Zap.Com have any source of revenue.
Competition
Zap.Com believes that the principal competitive factors for companies
seeking to create a network on the Internet are critical mass, functionality,
brand name, the quality of the Web sites that belong to the network, loyalty,
broad demographic user base, and strategic relationships.
Zap.Com believes that its ability to compete depends on many factors both
within and beyond its control, including the following:
- the timing and market acceptance of Zap.Com's business model;
- the ability to recruit high quality Web sites with required levels of
traffic to the ZapNetwork;
- the effectiveness of the ZapNetwork in terms of viewer traffic and reach
and the targeting and measuring performance of the ZapBox;
- the number and types of strategic and commercial relationships
established by Zap.Com, including e-commerce partnerships;
- the effectiveness of its sales and marketing efforts;
- the effectiveness of its customer service and support efforts; and
- the ease of use, performance, price and reliability of solutions
developed by Zap.Com or its competitions.
Several companies offer competitive products or services through Web-based
advertising networks, including those that focus on the cost per thousand model,
such as DoubleClick and 24/7 Media. Recently, CMGI acquired several Internet
advertising and marketing companies, including AdForce, AdKnowledge and Flycast.
As a result of these transactions, CMGI now owns several companies, including
AdSmart Network and Engage Technologies, that will compete with it's network.
Engage Technologies (which is majority owned by CMGI) has announced an agreement
to acquire AdSmart and Flycast and other potential competitors include current
and future Web search engine companies and general information services, high
traffic Web sites and Internet service providers. These competitors include
America Online, CNET, CNN/Time Warner, Excite@Home, Infoseek, Lycos, Microsoft,
Yahoo! and Disney. Also, several competitive companies have developed
applications similar to the ZapBox, such as Jotter, MyExcite and NetZero, which
utilize Internet technologies to deliver advertising and access to content to
Internet users who sign up for these services. These
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services provide non-Web site specific advertising opportunities to Internet
advertisers. Zap.Com also expects to compete with traditional forms of media,
like newspapers, magazines, radio and television, for advertisers and
advertising revenues.
Regulation
Zap.Com faces a number of laws and regulations pertaining to the Internet.
In addition, a number of legislative and regulatory proposals are under
consideration by federal, state, local and foreign governments and agencies.
Recently, the United States Congress enacted Internet legislation regarding
children's privacy, copyrights, taxation, content, and jurisdiction. Zap.Com
expects other laws or regulations may be adopted with respect to online content
regulation, user privacy, pricing, and quality of products and services. Any new
legislation or regulation, or the application or interpretation of existing
laws, may decrease the growth in the use of the Internet, which could in turn
decrease the demand for Zap.Com's service, increase Zap.Com's cost of doing
business or otherwise have a material adverse effect on Zap.Com's prospects and
revenues.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 makes it unlawful for
an operator of a Web site or online service directed to children under 13 to
collect, use or distribute personal information from a child under 13 in a
manner which violates regulations to be promulgated by the Federal Trade
Commission. The FTC is in the process of issuing final regulations, which
concern the scope of the Act's parental consent requirements. Content may be
accessed on Web sites that belong to the ZapNetwork or on other Internet sites
that are linked to the ZapNetwork or the Zap.Com home page. This content may be
downloaded by users and subsequently transmitted to others over the Internet. By
providing those links, Zap.Com is exposed to claims that it is liable for
wrongful actions by the owners of these sites. Claims of this nature have been
brought, sometimes successfully, against providers of Internet services. Zap.Com
could also be exposed to liability with respect to third-party content that may
be posted by users in chat rooms or bulletin boards which may be offered by Web
sites which belong to the ZapNetwork or which are otherwise linked to the
ZapNetwork. Also, there may be claims, alleging that Zap.Com, by directly or
indirectly providing links to other Web sites, is liable for copyright or
trademark infringement or the wrongful actions of third parties through their
respective Web sites. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 has
established limited liability for online copyright infringement by online
service providers for listing or linking to third party Web sites that include
copyright-infringing materials, provided certain conditions are met.
A number of legislative proposals have been made at the federal, state and
local level, and by various foreign governments, that would impose additional
taxes on the sale of goods and services over the Internet and some states have
taken measures to tax Internet-related activities. Although Congress placed a
three-year moratorium on state and local taxes on Internet access or on
discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce, existing state or local laws were
expressly excepted from this moratorium. Further, once this moratorium is
lifted, some type of federal and/or state taxes may be imposed upon Internet
commerce. This legislation, or other attempts at regulating commerce over the
Internet, may substantially impede the growth of commerce on the Internet and,
as a result, adversely affect Zap.Com's opportunity to derive financial benefit
from those activities.
Several federal and state statutes prohibit the transmission of indecent,
obscene or offensive content over the Internet to particular groups of persons.
In addition, pending legislation seeks to ban Internet gambling and federal and
state officials have taken action against businesses that operate Internet
gambling activities. The enforcement of these statutes and initiatives, and any
future enforcement activities, statutes and initiatives, may result in
limitations on the type of content and advertisements available on Web sites
that belong to the ZapNetwork. To the extent that one or more Web sites that
belong to the ZapNetwork is adversely affected by such legislation and
regulations, this could have a material adverse effect on Zap.Com's
attractiveness to customers and could adversely affect revenues and operating
results. Further, legislation regulating online content could dampen the growth
in use of the Internet generally and decrease the acceptance of the Internet as
an advertising and electronic commerce medium, which could adversely affect and
impede the growth of it's revenues.
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It is possible that, although transmissions by Zap.Com over the Internet
originate primarily in New York, the governments of other states and foreign
countries might attempt to regulate Zap.Com's transmissions or prosecute Zap.Com
for violations of their laws. These laws may be modified, or new laws enacted,
in the future. Any of these developments could have a material adverse effect on
Zap.Com's prospects, operating results and financial condition.
VISKASE COMPANIES, INC.
Zapata holds 5,877,304 shares of Viskase's common stock or approximately
40% of Viskase's outstanding common stock. Viskase is engaged in the food
packaging business. Through December 31, 1998, Zapata reported its investment in
Viskase on an equity basis. In 1998, due to losses incurred by Viskase, Zapata's
investment in Viskase was reduced to zero for financial reporting purposes.
Accordingly, Viskase does not appear in Zapata's 1999 financial statements.
In September 1997 Viskase's Board of Directors retained Donaldson, Lufkin
and Jenrette Securities Corporation to assist it in evaluating its strategic
alternatives. Such alternatives included, among other things, sale of the entire
company, sale of business units or recapitalization. In June 1998, Viskase sold
its wholly owned subsidiary Sandusky, and in July 1998 Viskase sold its wholly
owned subsidiary Clear Shield. In January, 2000, Viskase announced that it
intends to sell its plastic barrier and non-barrier shrink film business. The
business being sold includes production facilities in the United States, Canada,
United Kingdom and Brazil. Viskase has reported that proceeds from the sale will
be used principally to retire debt. Viskase reported that it will attempt to
close the sale by mid-year of 2000.
EMPLOYEES
Zapata employed approximately 33 persons at December 31, 1999 and considers
its relations with its employees to be good. Approximately 22 of these employees
are dedicated to it's Internet Webzines Word and Charged, and the balance
perform management and administrative functions. Omega Protein reported that it
employed approximately 1,348 persons at December 31, 1999. Approximately 175
employees of Omega Protein are represented by an affiliate of the United Food
and Commercial Workers Union. During the past five years Omega has not
experienced any strike or work stoppage which has had a material impact on its
operations. Omega Protein considers its employee relations to be generally
satisfactory.
Zap.Com has approximately eight employees. Avram Glazer, President and CEO,
and Leonard DiSalvo, VP-Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Marisa Bowe, Vice
President -- Network Content, and Phil Jones, Director of Finance, currently
devote a portion of their business time and attention to Zapata and a portion to
Zap.Com. Zap.Com expects to hire additional employees to assist in the operation
of its business. Although the competition for skilled employees in the Internet
industry is intense, Zap.Com does not now foresee problems in hiring qualified
employees to meet its needs.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
The Company operates within two industry segments. Information concerning
revenues, operating results (before net interest expense, other income and
income taxes), identifiable assets, depreciation, depletion and amortization and
capital expenditures for the Company's continuing operations, for each segment
is incorporated herein by reference from Note 19 to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Zapata leases approximately 3,444 square feet of office space in Rochester,
New York, approximately 1,374 square feet of office space in New York City and
approximately 3,792 square feet of office space in New York City for its
Internet webzines "Word" and "Charged". Zapata Corporation also leases office
space in Houston, Texas, which is subleased to Omega Protein for use as
executive offices. The Company believes its administrative space is adequate for
its current needs.
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Zap.Com's headquarters are located in Rochester, New York, in space
subleased to it by Zapata. Under the sublease arrangement, annual rental
payments are allocated on a cost basis. Zap.Com expects to expand its facilities
as its operations grow. Zap.Com believes that additional space will be available
on commercially acceptable terms.
Omega Protein owns plants in Reedville, Virginia, Moss Point, Mississippi
and Abbeville, Louisiana and the real estate on which they are located (except
for a small leased parcel comprising a portion of the Abbeville facility). Omega
Protein leases from unaffiliated third parties the real estate on which its
Cameron, Louisiana and Morgan City, Louisiana plants are located. The Cameron
plant lease provides for a 10-year term ending on June 30, 2002 (with two
successive 10-year options) and annual rent of $56,000. The Morgan City plant
lease provides for a 5-year term beginning on November 25, 1997 at an annual
rent of $220,000. Omega Protein has an option under the Morgan City lease to
purchase the plant for $656,000 during the last month of the lease or earlier if
all rent through the end of the term is paid.
As of December 31, 1999, Omega Protein reported that its five processing
plants had an aggregate capacity to process approximately 950,000 tons of fish
annually. Omega Protein's processing plants are located in coastal areas near
Omega Protein's fishing fleet. Annual volume processed varies depending upon
menhaden catch and demand. Each plant maintains a dedicated dock to unload fish,
fish processing equipment and storage capacity. The Reedville, Virginia facility
contains an oil refining plant and net making facility. Omega Protein
periodically reviews possible application of new processing technologies in
order to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Omega Protein has a dry dock facility in Moss Point, Mississippi. Omega
Protein uses this facility and other outside facilities to perform routine
maintenance to its fishing fleet. Omega Protein also provides shoreside
maintenance services to third party vessels if excess capacity exists.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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 claims 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. Zapata has secured a letter of
credit and on July 29, 1999 perfected its appeal with the Court of Appeal, for
the Fourteenth District of Texas at Houston. Briefs have been filed with the
appellate court and the parties are awaiting scheduling for oral arguments. The
Company continues to believe that it has a meritorious defense to all or a
substantial portion of the plaintiff's claim. However, there can be no assurance
that the Company will be successful in appealing the judgment.
The Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its
past and current 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, any losses resulting from these matters will
not have a material adverse effect on Zapata's results of operations, cash flows
or financial position.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted to a vote of Zapata's stockholders during the
fourth quarter of Fiscal 1999.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
Zapata's Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The high
and low sales prices for the Common Stock, as reported in the consolidated
transactions reporting system, for each quarterly period for
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the last two Fiscal years and the Transition Period ended December 31, 1998, as
well as the amounts per share of dividends declared during such periods, are
shown in the following table.
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FISCAL QUARTER ENDED
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12/31/99 9/30/99 6/30/99 3/31/99 12/31/98 9/30/98 6/30/98 3/31/98 12/31/97
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High sales price.............. $6.25 $8.38 $12.44 $16.00 $16.25 $22.81 $15.38 $14.38 $7.75
Low sales price............... $4.50 $4.94 $ 7.38 $ 8.38 $ 6.13 $ 9.63 $ 9.31 $ 6.31 $6.63
Dividends declared............ $0.00 $0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $0.07
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On November 3, 1998 the Board of Directors discontinued the Company's
quarterly dividend. The Company does not expect to declare cash dividends on its
Common Stock in the foreseeable future. In deciding whether to declare
dividends, the Company's Board of Directors will consider the Company's
operating results, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, general
business condition and such other factors as the Board deems relevant. The right
to the holders of Common Stock to receive dividends or other payments with
respect thereto in the future will be subject to the prior and superior rights
of holders Zapata's Preferred Stock and Preference Stock then outstanding.
On July 6, 1998 Zapata's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase
program pursuant to which Zapata may repurchase up to 5 million additional
shares of its own outstanding Common Stock from time to time. 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 Zapata's management and other corporate considerations.
Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares available for general
corporate purposes. To date, Zapata has not made any repurchases under this
program and there can be no assurance that there will be any repurchases under
this program. Zapata reserves the right to discontinue the repurchase program at
any time.
As of March 28, 2000, there were approximately 3,694 holders of record of
Common Stock. This number does not include the stockholders for whom shares are
held in a "nominee" or "street" name.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth certain selected historic consolidated
financial information for the Company for the periods and as of the dates
presented and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements and the related notes thereto included in Item 8 of this
Report and with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" included in Item 7 of this Report. The Company's
financial statements were restated in Fiscal 1995 to reflect the Company's
natural gas compression and natural gas gathering, processing and marketing
operations as discontinued operations and again in Fiscal 1997 to reflect the
Company's oil and gas operations as a discontinued operation. All amounts are in
thousands, except for per share income (loss) from operations and cash dividends
paid.
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FOR THE
FOR THE THREE MONTH FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR TRANSITION FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR
ENDED PERIOD ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998(1) 1998(2)(3), 1997(4) 1996 1995
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Revenues.................... $ 93,666 $ 25,759 $133,555 $117,564 $ 93,609 $ 94,959
Operating income (loss)..... (33,886) 5,126 30,507 12,842 5,951(5) (9,878)(6)
Income (loss) from
continuing operations..... (20,332) (4,444) 69,960 7,412 598 (4,322)
Per share income (loss) from
continuing operations..... (0.85) (0.19) 3.04 0.27 0.02 (0.14)
Cash dividend paid.......... -- -- 6,502 1,604 -- 1,153
Common Stock, dividends
declared, per share....... -- -- 0.07 0.07 -- --
CASH FLOW DATA:
Capital expenditures........ 15,665 3,281 21,851 8,541 4,010 5,574
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DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital............. $170,126 $194,148 $188,234 $ 86,391 $104,780 $116,949
Property and equipment,
net....................... 91,052 86,308 84,972 40,997 36,702 36,125
Assets of discontinued
operations................ -- -- -- -- 6,473 106,167
Total assets.................. 299,814 318,240 334,006 190,951 232,966 238,957
Current maturities of
long-term debt............ 1,146 997 1,413 1,034 16,108 16,148
Long-term debt.............. 16,069 11,205 11,408 11,294 18,159 37,468
Stockholders' equity........ 198,245 215,092 215,547 143,405 152,313 145,290
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(1) 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.
(2) In November 1997, Omega Protein closed the American Protein acquisition and
the Gulf Protein acquisition. See Note 2 to the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.
(3) Zapata's former wholly-owned subsidiary, Omega Protein, completed its
initial public offering on April 8, 1998 and listed its stock on the NYSE.
Income from continuing operations includes $86.7 million of pre-tax gain on
Zapata's sale of Omega Protein stock in the offering and a charge of
approximately $5.0 million representing the minority interest in Omega
Protein's net income subsequent to the offering. See Note 1 to the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Report.
(4) In September 1997, Omega Protein closed the Venture Milling Disposition. See
Note 2 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8
of this Report.
(5) Includes $2.1 million of merger costs that were expensed when the proposed
merger with Houlihan's Restaurant Group, Inc. was terminated.
(6) Includes a non-recurring charge of $12.3 million related to the write-down
of Omega Protein's assets to estimated fair value.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the Company's financial condition and
results of operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements appearing under Item 8 of this
Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from
those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below in
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"Significant Factors That Could Affect Future Performance and Forward-Looking
Statements," as well as those discussed in this section and elsewhere in this
report.
GENERAL
Zapata holds common stock of Omega Protein, 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, common stock of Viskase, which is primarily engaged
in the business of selling food packaging products and disposable food service
supplies, common stock of Zap.Com, a development stage Internet company which
seeks to build a network of independently owned web sites through which it will
distribute user content, advertising, and e-commerce. In addition, Zapata also
operates the Web based magazines, Word and Charged, and holds approximately
$117.1 million in government backed securities, commercial paper, and
certificates of deposit.
In late 1994 and early 1995, Zapata began to develop a plan that involved
exiting the oil and gas business. In Fiscal 1995, Zapata completed the sale of
its six natural gas producing properties in the Gulf of Mexico, representing the
Company's domestic oil and gas producing operations. In consideration for those
assets, Zapata received cash of $4.0 million and recorded an $8.9 million
receivable representing (1) a production payment entitling Zapata to a share of
revenues from certain properties and (2) a share of future proceeds from a
revenue sharing agreement. In Fiscal 1996, Zapata sold its natural gas
compression assets (the "Energy Industries Sale") for approximately $131 million
in cash resulting in a gain net of taxes of approximately $12.6 million. In
Fiscal 1996, Zapata also sold its natural gas gathering and processing assets
(the "Cimarron Sale") for approximately $23.7 million resulting in a loss net of
taxes of approximately $3.0 million. The Company's financial statements were
restated in Fiscal 1997 to reflect the Company's oil and gas operations as a
discontinued operation. On July 11, 1997, Zapata completed the sale of its
Bolivian oil and gas interests to Tesoro Bolivia Petroleum Company ("Tesoro")
for $18.8 million cash and the assumption by Tesoro of certain liabilities
(collectively, the "Bolivian Sale"). The Bolivian Sale completed Zapata's exit
from the oil and gas business. In connection with the Bolivian Sale, 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 Bolivian Sale. Zapata's obligations with respect to the letter
of credit terminated on January 8, 1998. The Bolivian Sale resulted in a gain
net of taxes of approximately $5.7 million.
As of the date of this report, Zapata holds 5,877,304 shares of Viskase
common stock, or approximately 40% of its outstanding common stock. Zapata's
investment in Viskase is accounted for using the equity method. Since
historically Viskase's financial statements have not been available to Zapata on
a basis that would permit concurrent reporting, Zapata has reported its equity
in Viskase's results of operations on a three month delay basis. In the three
month transition period ending December 31, 1998, Viskase reported a net loss of
$119.6 million which caused Zapata to write-off its investment in Viskase. See
Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this
report for further discussion of the Viskase investment.
In 1998, Omega Protein, Zapata's then wholly owned subsidiary, completed
its initial public offering raising $144.6 million in net proceeds, of which
$76.6 million was paid directly to Zapata for shares it sold in the offering. As
of the date of this report, Zapata holds 14,501,000 shares or approximately 61%
of Omega Protein's outstanding common stock. Zapata reports Omega Protein's
results of operations on a consolidated basis.
On December 21, 1998, Zapata's Board of Directors approved a change in
Zapata's fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31, effective beginning
January 1, 1999. A three month transition period from October 1, 1998 through
December 1, 1998 (the "Transition Period") precedes the start of the Fiscal
1999. "Fiscal 1998" and "Fiscal 1997" refer to respective fiscal years ended
September 30. The Transition Period refers to the three months ended December
31, 1998 and "Fiscal 1999" refers to the twelve months ended December 31, 1999.
On April 13, 1999, the Zapata'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
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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
$0.25 per share to $0.01 per share. The change in the par value was effectuated
by a reclassification between the common stock, at par value and capital in
excess of par, respectively, on the balance sheet.
On November 12, 1999, Zapata distributed to its stockholders 477,742 shares
of Zap.Com common stock, or one share of Zap.Com common stock for every 50
shares of Zapata common stock held by Zapata stockholders on the record date of
November 5, 1999. As of the date of this report, Zapata holds 48,972,258 shares
of Zap.Com, or approximately 98% of its outstanding common stock. Zapata reports
Zap.Com's results on a consolidated basis.
In December 1999, Zapata entered into an agreement with Panaco, Inc. to
sell a gas production royalty payment obligation for $1.7 million in immediately
available funds (the "Production Payment Receivable Sale"). This transaction
closed in January 2000.
On March 3, 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective
a registration statement on Form S-1, filed by Zap.Com on December 30, 1999,
covering the registration of 20,000,000 shares of Zap.Com common stock to be
issued from time to time as payment for all or some portion of the purchase
price for certain rights granted to Zap.Com with respect to one or more Web
sites by Web site owners who join the ZapNetwork (the "Web Site Offering
Shares"). This registration statement also covered the registration of up to an
additional 30,000,000 shares of common stock of Zap.Com to be issued from time
to time as payment for all or some portion of the purchase price for one or more
acquisitions of companies, businesses or assets complementary to Zap.Com's
existing business (including future acquisitions of rights granted with respect
to one or more Web sites) or which may be offered in connection with promotions
or similar events or for sale or other distribution by persons who acquire such
shares in the acquisitions or promotional events or by the donees of such
persons or by other persons acquiring such shares.
Zap.Com has also registered or qualified or filed to register or qualify
the Web Site Offering Shares in all states and has registered or applied for
registration the Company and/or certain of its officers, as appropriate, under
the applicable broker/dealer laws. As of the date of this report, Zap.Com may
only sell Web Site Offering Shares to web site owners residing in the States of
Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Nevada, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Washington,
Wisconsin and Wyoming. Zap.Com commenced soliciting web site owners in these
states on March 14, 2000.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Zapata Corporation Consolidated Results of Operation
Zapata experienced a consolidated loss from continuing operations in Fiscal
1999 as compared to consolidated income in Fiscal 1998. Zapata also experienced
a consolidated loss during the Transition Period. The consolidated loss of $20.3
million in Fiscal 1999 was primarily the result of an operating loss experienced
by Omega Protein and start-up costs incurred by Zap.Com, offset by interest
income, the Production Payment Receivable Sale and tax benefits. During the
Transition Period, Zapata incurred a consolidated loss of $4.4 million
attributable to Zapata's remaining equity in the loss incurred by Viskase which
was partially offset by positive earnings by Omega Protein.
Zapata reported income from continuing operations of $70.0 million on
revenues of $133.6 in Fiscal 1998 as compared to $7.4 million on revenues of
$117.6 million in Fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to a $86.7
million pre-tax gain from Zapata's sale of Omega Protein shares in Omega
Protein's initial public offering, a $17.7 million Omega Protein operating
income increase and a $1.7 million net interest income increase. In Fiscal 1997,
discontinued operations included the after-tax gain of $5.7 million from the
Bolivian Sale and net income of $2.3 million from the Zapata's discontinued oil
and gas operations.
The following presents a more detailed discussion of the consolidated
operating results:
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Fiscal 1999-1998
Revenues. Fiscal 1999 revenues decreased $39.9 million, or 29.9% from
$133.5 million in Fiscal 1998 to $93.6 million in Fiscal 1999. This decrease in
revenues was, attributable to lower selling prices of Omega Protein's fish meal
and fish oil. Fish meal sales prices and fish oil prices declined 28.1% and
48.2%, respectively, as compared to Fiscal 1998. Sales volumes for Omega
Protein's fish meal and fish oil increased 10.6% and 9.7% respectively during
Fiscal 1999 as compared to Fiscal 1998. Omega Protein attributes the decrease in
selling prices to low cyclical feed cost affecting the protein industry. Zap.Com
does not presently have any source of revenue and its ability to generate
revenue will depend on its ability to contract with Web Sites to join the
ZapNetwork and to successfully market the ZapBox to potential customers. If
Zap.Com is unable to attract a sufficient number of Web site owners to its
network, it will not be able to commence sales and generate sufficient revenues
to become profitable.
As of the date of this report, Zap.Com has commenced solicitation of Web
site owners to enroll Web Sites in the ZapNetwork, but does not yet, have any
agreement, understanding or arrangement with any Web site owners to join the
Network.
Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues, including depreciation, amortization
and an inventory write-down for Fiscal 1999 totaled $105.7 million, a $16.2
million increase from $89.5 million in Fiscal 1998. The cost of revenues
increase was primarily due to the cyclical market declines on the inventory
values of Omega Protein's fish meal and fish oil resulting in an inventory
write-down charge of $18.2 million. Zap.Com recorded costs of revenues of
approximately $141,000, which was expended in the design and delivery of its Web
application, the ZapBox. In 2000 and beyond, Zap.Com expects to record
significant expenses associated with the development and deployment of the
ZapBox. On a consolidated basis, these expenses are expected to significantly
increase Zapata's cost of revenues.
The increase in cost of revenues as a percent of revenues was primarily due
to decreases in Omega Protein's selling prices for fish meal and fish oil of
28.1% and 48.2%, respectively, during Fiscal 1999 as compared to Fiscal 1998.
Per ton cost of revenues were 10.6% lower in Fiscal 1999 as compared to Fiscal
1998, due mainly to lower inventoriable costs associated with the Fiscal 1999
fishing season. During Fiscal 1998, in August and September of 1998, its fishing
operations were hampered by a series of hurricanes and tropical storms that
disrupted fishing operations, resulting in higher cost inventory.
Gross profit. Gross profit decreased $56.1 million or 127.3% from $44.1
million in Fiscal 1998 to a gross loss of $12.0 million in Fiscal 1999. As a
percentage of revenues, the Company's gross profit margin decreased 45.8% in
Fiscal 1999 as compared to Fiscal 1998. The decline in gross profit was
primarily the result of a 28.1% and 48.2% decline in selling prices for Omega
Protein's fish meal and fish oil and a $18.2 million inventory write-down
charged against operations pertaining to downward cyclical pricing pressures on
its fishing product inventories in Fiscal 1999, resulting in a negative gross
profit margin in Fiscal 1999 compared to Fiscal 1998. In 2000 and beyond,
consolidated gross profit is expected to be negatively impacted by Zap.Com's
results to the extent that Zap.Com is unable to generate significant revenues.
Product Development. Product development costs consisted of web site and
software development costs incurred by Zap.Com and Zapata's webzines,
www.word.com and www.charged.com, and its online interactive drawing site,
www.pixeltime.com. Zap.Com incurred product development costs in connection with
the design of its web site at www.zap.com and the preliminary design of its Web
application, the ZapBox. Product development costs increased to $2.9 million in
Fiscal 1999 from $1.3 million in Fiscal 1998.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Consolidated selling,
general and administrative expenses increased $4.4 million, or 38.5% from $12.3
million in Fiscal 1998 to $16.7 million in Fiscal 1999. As a percentage of
revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately 9.2%
in Fiscal 1998 and 17.8% in Fiscal 1999. The dollar increase was due primarily
to increased personnel and marketing costs associated with the Omega Protein's
expanded emphasis on specialty meals and oils combined with severance payments
made in its quarter ended December 31, 1999 associated with reductions in
management and administrative personnel. Additionally, general and legal costs
associated with the start-up activities of Zap.Com, including the registration
and distribution of its shares to Zapata stockholders, caused an increase in
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selling, general and administrative costs in Fiscal 1999. In 2000 and beyond,
Zap.Com will record significant charges for consulting expenses associated with
the issuance of warrants to American Internetwork Sports in November 1999. The
ultimate expense recorded will be dependent on the then current fair value of
these warrants, and therefore, may significantly fluctuate between periods. In
addition, Zap.Com anticipates incurring significant expenses associated with the
consideration to be paid Web Site owners who join the ZapNetwork. On a
consolidated basis, these charges are expected to significantly increase future
selling, general and administrative expenses.
Asset write-down. Omega Protein recorded an asset write-down of $2.3
million, which was 2.4% of revenues, in Fiscal 1999 resulting from the
discontinued utilization of certain in-line processing facilities at its Morgan
City plant.
Operating (loss) income. As a result of the factors discussed above,
Zapata's operating income decreased to a loss of $33.9 million for Fiscal 1999,
from operating income of $30.5 million in Fiscal 1998.
Interest income, net. Consolidated net interest income remained consistent
between Fiscal 1999 and Fiscal 1998. The decrease in the consolidated cash
balances during the period was offset by higher rates of return achieved by the
Company's investments. Zapata had generally invested in short term (generally 30
days) U.S. government securities and commercial paper grade A2P2 or better but
took advantage of higher yields offered by longer term investments (generally 90
days) during Fiscal 1999. In addition, Omega paid less interest as a result of a
decrease in its average outstanding borrowings during Fiscal 1999.
Equity in loss on unconsolidated affiliates. As a result of Zapata's
equity share of Viskase's cumulative losses being greater than Zapata's original
book value in its investment, Zapata did not record its equity in the results of
Viskase during Fiscal 1999 and it will not do so until its share of Viskase's
cumulative results is greater than zero. Zapata recorded a loss on its equity in
Viskase of $7.0 million in Fiscal 1998.
Other (expense) income, net. Other expense increased to $3.2 million in
Fiscal 1999 from $295,000 in Fiscal 1998 primarily the result of the recording
of a $3.3 million expense to reserve against potential costs associated with a
judgment against Zapata on a claim for beach of employment contract made by a
former Zapata employee. Zapata has appealed the Court's decision in this
lawsuit. See "Part I Item 3. Legal Proceedings."
Income taxes. Zapata recorded a tax benefit of $5.8 million representing
an effective tax rate of 22% after taking into account minority interest in
Omega Protein's results. The effective tax rate reflects the benefit from the
consolidated losses offset by an increase in valuation reserves for deferred tax
benefits relating to Zapata's equity in the loss of Viskase.
Minority Interest. Minority interest reflects the outside ownership of
Zapata's consolidated subsidiaries of approximately 39% in Omega Protein and the
2% in Zap.Com. In Fiscal 1999, minority interest was a $5.8 million reduction of
Zapata's share of the net losses incurred by Omega Protein and Zap.Com,
respectively. Minority interest was recorded for Zap.Com's results since the
November 12, 1999 distribution of Zap.Com shares by Zapata to Zapata
shareholders. In Fiscal 1998, minority interest represented $5.0 million
reduction of Zapata's share of Omega Protein's net income for the period.
Transition Period Ending December 31, 1998 -- Three Months Ended December 31,
1997
Zapata experienced a net loss of $4.4 million for the Transition Period,
compared to net income of $4.6 million for the three months ended December 31,
1997. The loss was primarily due to Zapata's recognition of its equity in the
loss of Viskase which was partially offset by $5.1 million in operating income
and $2.1 million in net interest income. Revenues totaled $25.8 million during
the Transition Period versus $29.5 million during the 1997 quarter. This decline
in revenue is wholly attributable to Omega Protein. Zapata's operating income
for the Transition Period decreased to $5.1 million from $8.2 million for the
corresponding 1997 quarter. Results reflect a decrease in oil sales by Omega
Protein, and costs associated with the operations of Zapata's Word and Charged
webzines.
The following presents a more detailed discussion of the consolidated
operating results:
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Revenues. For the Transition Period, consolidated revenues were $25.8
million versus revenues of $29.5 million in the quarter ended December 31, 1997.
The decrease in revenue was attributable to a 33.0% lower fish oil inventory
position carried by Omega Protein over from Fiscal 1998 as compared to Fiscal
1997.
Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues, including depreciation and
amortization, for the Transition Period was $17.6 million, a $1.7 million
decrease from $19.3 million in the quarter ended December 31, 1997. As a percent
of revenues, cost of sales was 68.1% in the Transition Period as compared to
65.4% in the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Omega Protein's per ton costs of
sales were higher in the Transition Period as compared to the quarter ended
December 31, 1997, due mainly to higher cost inventories carried forward into
the 1998 quarter. During August and September of 1998, fishing operations were
hampered by unusually inclement weather which resulted in higher cost inventory.
Product development. Product development costs were $0.9 million or 3.6% of
revenues during the Transition Period. Zapata took over the operations of the
two webzines, www.word.com and www.charged.com in April 1998, and, prior to that
date, had not incurred any product development costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses were $2.2 million or 8.4% of revenues in the Transition
Period versus $2.0 million during the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Selling,
general and administrative expenses at Omega Protein increased $780,000 or 67.6%
from $1.2 million in the quarter ended December 31, 1997 to $1.9 million in the
Transition Period. The increase in expense was due primarily to increased
personnel and related marketing costs associated with Omega Protein's efforts to
enter the U.S. food market with its refined menhaden oil.
Operating income. was $5.1 million or 19.9% revenue, in the transition
period ended December 31, 1998 versus $8.2 million or 27.7% of sales in the
quarter ended December 31, 1997.
Interest income, net. was $2.1 million during the Transition Period ended
December 31, 1998 versus $0.3 million during the quarter ended December 31, 1997
reflecting higher levels of consolidated cash as a result of the proceeds from
Omega Protein's April 1998 initial public offering. Zapata's interest expense
was lower in the current period as compared to the corresponding prior-year
period, reflecting lower levels of indebtedness.
Equity in loss on unconsolidated affiliates. was $11.8 million during the
Transition Period ended December 31, 1998 due to Zapata's equity in the $119.6
million loss incurred by Viskase in its quarter ending September 30, 1998, which
included an unusual charge of $148.6 for worldwide restructuring charges. Equity
in loss on unconsolidated affiliates was $1.1 million during the quarter ended
December 31, 1997.
Income taxes. Zapata recorded a tax benefit of $1.9 million representing
an effective tax rate of 30% after taking into account minority interest in
Omega Protein's results. The $1.9 million benefit was primarily attributable to
loss from operations including the equity loss on the investment in Viskase. A
$2.7 million provision was recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 1997,
which was primarily attributable to income from operations that included a gain
on the sale of certain real estate.
Minority Interest. Minority interest reflects the approximately 40% of
Omega Protein not owned by Zapata. In the Transition Period, minority interest
was $1.7 million reduction of Zapata's share of Omega Protein's net income
during the three month period. In the quarter ended December 31, 1997, Omega
Protein was wholly owned by Zapata Corporation and therefore, there was no
minority interest.
Fiscal 1998-1997
Revenues. Fiscal 1998 revenues increased $16.0 million, or 13.6% from
$117.6 million in Fiscal 1997 to $133.6 million in Fiscal 1998. The increase was
attributable to increased sales volume of Omega Protein's specialty meals and
oil, and an overall increase in the average selling price of all regular meal
products. Increased sales volumes were due to Omega's acquisitions of American
Protein and Gulf Protein, and additional new sales which were partially offset
by the lost Venture Milling revenues (which totaled approximately $32.0 million
in fiscal 1997). Average selling prices for Omega Protein's marine protein
products continued a trend of increasing in Fiscal 1998, reflecting the
continuing emphasis on producing value-added products. Prices for fish meal and
fish oil products improved by 4% and 39%, respectively, in Fiscal 1998 as
compared to Fiscal 1997. Sales volumes of fish meal increased approximately 31%
in Fiscal 1998 as compared to Fiscal 1997 sales. Sales volume of fish oil
increased approximately 56% in Fiscal 1998 as
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compared to Fiscal 1997 sales. The volume increases were primarily due to
increased inventory levels carried forward from Fiscal 1997 and increased
production due to the acquisitions.
Cost of revenues. Cost of revenues, including depreciation and
amortization, for Fiscal 1998 was $89.5 million or approximately 67% of
revenues. This was a decrease of $4.3 million from Fiscal 1997 which was $93.8
million or 79.8% of revenues. The decrease in cost of revenues was due to a
decrease in Omega Protein's inventoriable oil costs. Omega's fish meal and fish
oil sales resulted in a respective 31% and 36% volume increase in Fiscal 1998
over Fiscal 1997.
Gross profit. Gross profit increased $20.3 million, or 85.5%, from $23.8
million in Fiscal 1997 to $44.1 million in Fiscal 1998, resulting from a 13.6%
increase in revenues and an increase in gross profit margin from 20.2% to 33% in
Fiscal 1998. Revenues increased due to the factor indicated above. Gross profit
margins increased primarily due to an increase in Omega Protein's fish catch of
18.7% from the previous Fiscal year, combined with the divestiture of its high
cost Venture Milling operations during late Fiscal 1997.
Product development. Product development costs were incurred in Fiscal
1998 for the design and development of Zapata's two webzines, which it took over
in April 1998.
Selling, general and administrative expense. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $1.4 million or 12.8% from $10.9 million in
Fiscal 1997 to $12.3 million in Fiscal 1998. As a percentage of revenues,
selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately 9.3% and 9.2% in
Fiscal 1997 and Fiscal 1998, respectively. The increase was due primarily to
additional staffing necessary for the Omega Protein's expanded emphasis on
specialty meals and oils, and costs incurred by Zapata to defend and conclude
various legal matters.
Operating income. As a result of the factors discussed above, Zapata's
operating income increased to $30.5 million in Fiscal 1998 from $12.8 million in
Fiscal 1997. As a percentage of revenues, operating income increased from 10.9%
in Fiscal 1997 to 22.8% in Fiscal 1998.
Interest expense, net. In Fiscal 1998, the net interest income increased
approximately $3 million from Fiscal 1997 primarily to the higher level of the
Company's cash and cash equivalent balances following the Omega Protein's
initial public offering and lower average outstanding borrowings at Omega
Protein during Fiscal 1998.
Income taxes. Zapata recorded a provision for income taxes of $40.0
million in Fiscal 1998, reflecting the gain on the Omega Protein initial public
offering. The $4.4 million provision recorded in Fiscal 1997 reflected the
positive operating results at Omega Protein.
Minority Interest. Minority reflects the approximately 40% ownership of
Omega Protein purchased by non-affiliated investors of Omega Protein's initial
public offering in April 1998. In Fiscal 1998, minority interest was $5.0
million and reflected the minority interest in Omega Protein's net income since
April 1998. In Fiscal 1997, Omega Protein was wholly-owned by Zapata and,
therefore, there was no minority interest.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
From September 30, 1995 to December 31, 1999, Zapata's main source of
liquidity was the Energy Industries Sale, the Cimmaron Sale, the Bolivian Sale,
the operations and activities of Omega Protein and Omega Protein' 1998 public
offering. At December 31, 1999, Zapata's main sources of liquidity were cash,
cash equivalents and short-term investments which aggregated (on an
unconsolidated basis) approximately $93.9 million, as compared to $109.9 million
one year earlier. This decline in liquidity was due to the use of cash to fund
Zapata's operations, settlement of certain litigation, and Zapata's investment
in Zap.Com. In November 1999, Zapata invested $9.1 million in its then
wholly-owned subsidiary, Zap.Com, as a capital contribution for 49,450,000
shares of Zap.Com common stock, or 98% of Zap.Com's outstanding common stock.
The investment consisted of $8 million in cash and the forgiveness of $1 million
in inter-company debt. Zapata's operating and investment expenditures (on an
unconsolidated basis) during Fiscal 1999 were partially offset by interest
income of $4.5 million earned during Fiscal 1999.
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Prior to Omega Protein's 1998 initial public offering, Zapata, as the sole
stockholder of Omega Protein caused cash to be moved between it and Omega
Protein as each company had cash needs. As a result of the offering, Zapata and
Omega Protein are now separate public companies. Similarly, since Zapata's
distribution of Zap.Com shares to Zapata stockholders in November 1999, Zapata
and Zap.Com are separate public companies. Accordingly, the capital resources
and liquidity of Omega Protein and Zap.Com (which included cash and cash
equivalents of $15.7 million and $44.8 million at Omega Protein at December 31,
1999 and December 31, 1998 and $7.6 million at Zap.Com at December 31, 1999) are
legally independent of Zapata. The working capital and other assets of Omega
Protein and Zap.Com are dedicated to their respective operations and are not
expected to be readily available for the general corporate purposes of Zapata,
except for any dividends which may be declared and paid to their respective
stockholders. For the foreseeable future, Zapata does not expect to receive cash
dividends on its Omega Protein or Zap.Com shares.
Zapata's secondary source of liquidity is its publicly traded securities of
Omega Protein, Zap.Com and Viskase. Zapata's holdings of Omega Protein and
Zap.Com stock constitute "restricted stock" under SEC Rule 144 and may only be
sold in the public market pursuant to an effective registration statement under
the Securities Act of 1933 and under any required state securities laws or
pursuant to an available exemption. Zapata's Viskase holdings may also be
considered to be "restricted securities" under Rule 144. These and other
securities law restrictions could prevent or delay any sale by Zapata of these
securities or reduce the amount of proceeds that might otherwise be realized
therefrom.
Currently, all of Zapata's equity securities holdings are eligible for sale
under Rule 144. Zapata also has demand and piggyback registration rights for its
Omega Protein and Zap.Com shares and Zapata has registered with the SEC for
resale 1,000,000 shares of Zap.Com common stock. As of the date of this report,
it has not sold any of its Zap.Com shares and there is no assurance that it will
or can sell these shares. Although Zap.Com is publicly traded, the market for
its shares has to date been thin. Since trading began in Zap.Com's stock, the
daily volume in its shares has ranged from 100 shares to 19,800 shares.
Zapata from time to time has other sources of liquidity. In Fiscal 1998,
Zapata received net proceeds of approximately $5.0 million in connection with
the exercise of stock options by former officers and employees of Zapata. In
January 2000, Zapata received approximately $1.7 in immediately available funds
in connection with the Production Payment Receivable Sale. Zapata anticipates
that it will receive during Fiscal 2000 approximately $3.2 million as a result
of the carryback of net operating losses incurred during Fiscal 1999. As a
result, Zapata's deferred tax assets will decline by this amount.
At December 31, 1999, Zapata had $16.1 million in consolidated
indebtedness, all of which was Omega Protein's indebtedness. Zapata's liquidity
needs are primarily for operating expenses, litigation and insurance reserves,
possible stock repurchases and possible acquisitions or investments. In
addition, Zapata is committed to approximately $650,000 under a services
contract with Qwest Communications Inc. related to the acquisition of the "Word"
and "Charged" webzines in April 1998. See "Part I -- Item 3 -- Legal
Proceedings"; see "Part II -- Item 5 -- Market For Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters." In the event of future acquisitions or
investments, Zapata may need to raise additional capital through the issuance of
equity or debt. There is no assurance, however, that such capital will be
available at the time, in the amounts necessary or with terms satisfactory to
Zapata.
In the absence of unforeseen developments, Zapata believes that existing
cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and other sources of liquidity
will be sufficient to fund Zapata's operating expenses and other operational
requirements at least for the 12 months following the date of this report.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts
(collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. SFAS 133
requires the recognition of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in
the statement of financial position and the measurement of those instruments at
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fair value. Zapata is required to adopt this standard in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2001 pursuant to SFAS No. 137 (issued in June 1999), which delays
the adoption of SFAS 133 until that time. Zapata expects that the adoption of
SFAS 133 will not have a material impact on the its financial position or its
results of operations.
YEAR 2000
Many companies' computer systems, software products and control devices
needed to be upgraded or replaced in order to operate properly in the Year 2000
and because of the inability to distinguish 21st century dates from the 20th
century dates Zapata and its consolidated subsidiaries reported they were aware
of the issues associated with the programming code in existing computer systems
as the year 2000 approached.
As of the date of this report, Zapata has not experienced any Year 2000
problems nor does it expect any future Year 2000 problems in the year 2000. Both
Omega Protein and Zap.Com Corporation have reported that they have not
experienced any Year 2000 problems nor do they expect any future Year 2000
related problems in the year 2000.
SIGNIFICANT FACTORS THAT COULD AFFECT FUTURE PERFORMANCE AND FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
Zapata believes that its results of operations, cash flows and financial
condition could be negatively impacted by certain risks and uncertainties,
including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties identified in
Zapata's other public reports and filings made with the SEC, press releases and
public statements made by authorized officers of Zapata from time to time and
those risks and uncertainties set forth below.
1. Risk associated with the future results of Omega Protein's performance,
including: Omega Proteins' dependence on menhaden as its single natural
resource; the effect on the prices for its products caused by worldwide supply
and demand relationships for competing products, over which Omega Protein has no
control and which tend to fluctuate to a significant extent over a course of a
year and from year-to-year; the impact of violations of government regulations;
the impact if Omega Protein cannot harvest menhaden in jurisdictional waters if
Omega Protein violates restrictions on foreign ownership required for it to
maintain its fishing licenses in U.S. jurisdictional waters; risk associated
with its attempts to exploit the domestic market for omega-3 fatty acids
(including the unproven market for this product); fluctuation of quarterly
results due to the seasonality of Omega Protein's business and Omega Protein's
deferral of sales of inventory based on worldwide prices for competing products;
the ability of Omega Protein to recruit and retain key officers and qualified
personnel; risks associated with international operations, including, exchange
rates; regulatory and changes in social, political and economic conditions;
risks related to unanticipated material adverse outcomes in litigation; and
those other risks identified from time to time in Omega Protein's registration
statements, reports and other filings from time to time with the SEC, including,
but not limited to, those risks identified under the caption "Significant
Factions That May Affect Future Results" in Omega Protein's Annual Report on
Form 10-K and in press releases issued by Omega Protein from time to time.
2. Risks associated with the future results of Viskase's performance,
which are subject to those risks identified from time to time in registration
statements, reports and other filings which it makes from time to time with the
SEC and in press releases that it issues.
3. Risks associated with the future results of Zap.Com's performance,
including: Zap.Com's limited operating history; risks inherent in establishing a
new business in the Internet industry; Zap.Com's ability to successfully build
the ZapNetwork; Zap.Com's lack of a present source of revenues; the extent of
the losses and negative cash flows that Zap.Com anticipates; Zap.Com's unproven
business model; Zap.Com's ability to successfully finalize development of future
releases of its proprietary Web application, the ZapBox; risks associated with
Zap.Com's dependence on the Internet; intense competition which Zap.Com faces;
the extent to which a trading market develops in Zap.Com's stock; Zap.Com's
ability to raise capital if necessary; Zap.Com's ability to maintain
intellectual property protection for its proprietary products (including its
ability to successfully obtain a patent for the ZapBox and related matters), to
defend its existing intellectual property rights from challenges by third
parties, and to avoid infringing intellectual property rights of third parties;
unforeseen operating risks; Zap.Com's ability to secure and maintain agreements
with third parties for various
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services and other functions; and the other risks factors set forth in Zap.Com's
registration statements, reports and other filings with the SEC, including
Zap.Com's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on December 30,
1999, as amended, and Zap.Com's press releases.
4. Risks associated with the fact that a significant portion of Zapata's
assets consists of equity and other interests in its operating companies.
Significant investments in entities that are not majority owned by Zapata could
subject Zapata to the registration requirements of the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the "Investment Company Act"). The Investment Company Act requires
registration of, and imposes substantial restrictions on, certain companies that
engage, or propose to engage, primarily in the business of investing,
reinvesting, owning, holding, or trading in securities, or that fail certain
statistical tests concerning a company's asset composition and sources of
income. Zapata intends to actively participate in the management of its
operating companies, consistent with applicable laws, contractual arrangements
and other requirements. Accordingly, Zapata believes that it is primarily
engaged in a business other than investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or
trading in securities. Further, Zapata endeavors to ensure that its holdings of
investment securities constitutes less than 40% of its total assets (excluding
Government securities and cash) on an unconsolidated basis. Zapata intends to
monitor and attempt to adjust the nature of its interests in and involvement
with operating companies in order to avoid subjecting Zapata to the registration
requirements of the Investment Company Act. There can be no assurance, however,
that Zapata' business activities will not ultimately subject Zapata to the
Investment Company Act. If Zapata were required to register as an investment
company under the Investment Company Act, it would become subject to regulations
that would have a material adverse impact on its business.
5. Risks related to the costs of defending litigation and the risk of
unanticipated material adverse outcomes in such litigation or any other
unfavorable outcomes or settlements. There can be no assurance that Zapata will
prevail in any pending litigation and to the extent that the Company sustains
losses growing out of any pending litigation which are not presently reserved or
otherwise provided for or insured against, its business, results of operation
and financial condition could be adversely affected.
6. Risks related to future changes in accounting and reporting practices
of Zapata and any of its equity investments which adversely affect Zapata's,
results of operation, cash flows and financial condition.
ITEM 7.A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
Our investment policy with respect to our excess cash is to invest in
financial instruments with a maturity of 120 days or less (with certain limited
exceptions). We invest our excess cash only in investments that meet high credit
quality standards, such as obligations of the U.S. government securities or any
agency thereof guaranteed by the U.S. government, certificates of deposits,
money market deposits, and commercial paper with a rating of A-1 or P-1. As of
December 31, 1999, the Company held a total of $117.0 million in marketable
securities. The Company classified $72.7 million of this amount within the cash
and cash equivalents category and classified the remaining $44.3 million as
short-term investments.
Interest income earned on our fixed income investment portolio is affected
by changes in short-term interest rates. We are thus exposed to market risk
related to changes in market interest rates. To date, we have managed these
risks by monitoring market rates and the duration of our non-equity investments.
The securities in our fixed income investment portolio are subject to
interest rate risk and will decline in value if market interest rates increase.
If market interest rates were to increase immediiately and uniformly by 10
percent from levels as of December 31, 1999, the decline in the fair value of
the Company's fixed investment portolio would be approximately $575,000. Due to
the short-term nature of its investments in fixed income securities, however,
the Company has the ability to hold its fixed income investments until maturity.
Therefore, the Company does not believe that it is exposed to significant
changes in fair value of its fixed income investment portfolio.
The Company is exposed to equity price risks on the marketable portion of
its equity securities.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors,
of Zapata Corporation:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Zapata Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31,
1999, the three month period ended December 31, 1998, and the two years ended
September 30, 1998 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
March 28, 2000
New Orleans, Louisiana
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
($ IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 72,751 $154,704
Short term investments.................................... 44,370 --
Receivables, net.......................................... 21,793 9,811
Inventories, net.......................................... 46,112 43,351
Production payment receivable, current.................... 1,673 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 2,187 3,468
-------- --------
Total current assets.............................. 188,886 211,334
-------- --------
Investments and other assets:
Production payment, noncurrent and other receivables...... -- 1,493
Other assets.............................................. 19,876 19,105
-------- --------
Total investments and other assets................ 19,876 20,598
Property and equipment, net................................. 91,052 86,308
-------- --------
Total assets...................................... $299,814 $318,240
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt...................... $ 1,146 $ 997
Accounts payable.......................................... 2,637 2,635
Accrued liabilities....................................... 14,977 13,554
-------- --------
Total current liabilities......................... 18,760 17,186
-------- --------
Long-term debt.............................................. 16,069 11,205
Other liabilities and deferred taxes........................ 8,009 9,957
Minority interest........................................... 58,731 64,800
-------- --------
Total liabilities................................. 101,569 103,148
-------- --------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock, ($0.01 par), issued 30,679,028 on December 31,
1999; ($0.25 par), issued: 30,667,178 shares on December
31, 1998.................................................. 307 307
Capital in excess of par value.............................. 175,155 160,658
Reinvested earnings, from October 1, 1990
quasi-reorganization...................................... 65,377 85,795
Treasury stock, at cost, 6,790,100 shares at December 31,
1999 and 1998............................................. (31,668) (31,668)
Deferred consulting expense................................. (10,329) --
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................... (597) --
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 198,245 215,092
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $299,814 $318,240
======== ========
</TABLE>
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS YEARS ENDED
YEAR ENDED ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, --------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997
------------ ------------ -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues.................................. $ 93,666 $25,759 $133,555 $117,564
Cost of revenues.......................... 87,510 17,553 89,460 93,798
Inventory write-down...................... 18,188 -- -- --
--------- ------- -------- --------
Gross profit......................... (12,032) 8,206 44,095 23,766
Operating Expenses:
Product development..................... 2,890 915 1,266 --
Selling, general and administrative..... 16,697 2,165 12,322 10,924
Impairment of long-lived assets......... 2,267 -- -- --
--------- ------- -------- --------
Total Operating Expenses:............ 21,854 3,080 13,588 10,924
--------- ------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss)................... (33,886) 5,126 30,507 12,842
--------- ------- -------- --------
Other income (expense):
Interest income, net.................... 5,170 2,136 5,025 2,031
Gain on sale of Omega Protein........... -- -- 86,662 --
Equity in loss of unconsolidated
affiliates........................... -- (11,836) (7,009) (2,845)
Other................................... (3,219) (60) (295) (176)
--------- ------- -------- --------
1,951 (9,760) 84,383 (990)
--------- ------- -------- --------
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes............................ (31,935) (4,634) 114,890 11,852
Benefit (provision) for income taxes...... 5,758 1,904 (39,965) (4,440)
Minority interest in net income (loss) of
consolidated subsidiary, net of taxes... 5,845 (1,714) (4,965) --
--------- ------- -------- --------
Income from continuing operations......... (20,332) (4,444) 69,960 7,412
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of income taxes...... -- -- -- 2,332
Gain on disposition of discontinued
operations, net of income taxes...... -- -- -- 5,681
--------- ------- -------- --------
Net income (loss)......................... (20,332) (4,444) 69,960 15,425
Preferred and preference stock
dividends............................... -- -- -- 2
--------- ------- -------- --------
Net income to common stockholders......... (20,332) (4,444) 69,960 15,423
Other comprehensive income................ (597) -- -- --
--------- ------- -------- --------
Total comprehensive income................ $ (20,929) $(4,444) $ 69,960 $ 15,423
========= ======= ======== ========
Per share data (basic):
Income from continuing operations....... $ (0.85) $ (0.19) $ 3.04 $ 0.27
Income from discontinued operations..... -- -- -- 0.29
--------- ------- -------- --------
Net income per share (basic)............ $ (0.85) $ (0.19) $ 3.04 $ 0.56
========= ======= ======== ========
Average common shares outstanding......... 23,883 23,877 23,043 27,303
========= ======= ======== ========
Per share data (diluted):
Income from continuing operations....... $ (0.85) $ (0.19) $ 2.94 $ 0.27
Income from discontinued operations..... -- -- -- 0.29
--------- ------- -------- --------
Net income per share (diluted).......... $ (0.85) $ (0.19) $ 2.94 $ 0.56
========= ======= ======== ========
Average common shares and common share
equivalents outstanding................. 23,883 23,877 23,759 27,550
========= ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS YEARS ENDED
YEAR ENDED ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 --------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997
----------- ------------ -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flow provided by (used in ) operating
activities:
Net income(loss)........................ $(20,332) $ (4,444) $ 69,960 $ 15,425
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities.................
Depreciation and amortization........ 9,071 1,966 6,385 3,744
Impairment of long-lived assets...... 2,267 -- -- --
Discontinued operations net gain on
sales of assets.................... -- -- -- (5,681)
Gain on sales of Omega Protein stock
and other assets................... (694) -- (86,865) (219)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated
affiliates......................... -- 11,836 7,009 2,845
Restricted cash investments.......... -- -- 4,337 (4,000)
Deferred income taxes................ (5,758) 493 1,787 2,668
Warrants expense of Zap.Com.......... 1,171 -- -- --
Minority interest in net income
(loss) of consolidated
subsidiaries, net of taxes......... (5,845) 1,714 4,965 --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables........................ (11,982) 2,993 (1,654) (1,963)
Inventories, net of write-down..... (2,761) (2,567) (2,336) (9,291)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets.......................... 684 (1,597) 543 138
Accounts payable................... 33 (301) 993 (3,790)
Accrued liabilities................ 7,181 (8,024) 7,204 (3,292)
Other assets....................... (49) (1,580) (2,916) 4,824
Other liabilities.................. 52 (4,642) 3,903 607
Decrease (increase) in net assets
of discontinued operations...... -- -- -- (3,587)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total adjustments.................. (6,630) 291 (56,645) (16,997)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities............ (26,962) (4,153) 13,315 (1,572)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flow provided by (used in) investing
activities
Proceeds from disposition of assets,
net.................................. 6 -- 1,006 19,513
Proceeds from production payment
receivables.......................... 801 580 1,281 581
Asset acquisitions...................... -- -- (28,116) --
Purchase of short-term investments...... (44,370) -- -- --
Capital expenditures.................... (15,665) (3,281) (21,851) (8,541)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities............ (59,228) (2,701) (47,680) 11,553
-------- -------- -------- --------
(Continued)
</TABLE>
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS YEARS ENDED
YEAR ENDED ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 --------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997
----------- ------------ -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing
activities
Proceeds from Omega Protein Corporation
Initial Public Offering.............. -- -- 144,543 --
Proceeds from exercise of stock
options.............................. 159 -- 5,003 --
Borrowings.............................. 6,070 -- 2,644 4,061
Principal payments of short- and
long-term obligations................ (1,057) (583) (3,283) (26,071)
Preferred and preference stock
redemptions.......................... -- -- -- (199)
Common stock repurchases................ -- -- (1,497) (30,171)
Purchase of treasury shares by a
consolidated subsidiary.............. (2,035) -- -- --
Issuance of common stock by Zap.Com..... 1,100
Dividend payments....................... -- -- (6,502) (1,604)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities............ 4,237 (583) 140,908 (53,984)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents............................. (81,953) (7,437) 106,543 (44,003)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year.................................... 154,704 162,141 55,598 99,601
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
year.................................... $ 72,751 $154,704 $162,141 $ 55,598
======== ======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
operating activities Reclassification of
deferred tax asset...................... $ 2,000 $ -- $ 3,441 $ 2,643
Resolution of pre-quasi-reorganization
liability............................ -- -- -- 4,930
Tax benefit of stock option exercises... -- 3,989 -- --
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 2,000 $ 3,989 $ 3,441 $ 7,573
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL IN ACCUMULATED
COMMON STOCK EXCESS OF OTHER DEFERRED
PREFERENCE --------------- PAR COMPREHENSIVE REINVESTED TREASURY CONSULTING
STOCK SHARES AMOUNT VALUE INCOME EARNINGS STOCK EXPENSE
---------- ------ ------ ---------- ------------- ---------- -------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at September 30,
1996....................... $ 3 29,548 $ 295 $139,055 $ -- $12,960 $ -- $ --
Net Income................. -- -- -- -- -- 15,425 -- --
Cash dividends declared.... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common Stock............. -- -- -- -- -- (1,602) -- --
Preference Stock......... -- -- -- -- -- (2) -- --
Common Stock Buyback (6.7
million shares).......... -- -- -- -- -- -- (30,171) --
Preference stock
redemption............... (3) -- -- (196) -- -- -- --
Resolution of pre-quasi-
reorganization
liability................ -- -- -- 4,930 -- -- -- --
Reclassification of
deferred tax asset....... -- -- -- 2,643 -- -- -- --
Other...................... -- 32 1 67 -- -- -- --
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Balance at September 30,
1997....................... -- 29,580 296 146,499 -- 26,781 (30,171) --
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Net Income................. -- -- -- -- -- 69,960 -- --
Cash dividends declared.... -- -- -- -- -- (6,502) -- --
Preferred stock
redemption............... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Common Stock buyback
(115,000 shares)......... -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,497) --
Reverse unrealized gain
(net of taxes)........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Reclassification of
deferred tax asset....... -- -- -- 3,441 -- -- -- --
Exercise of Stock
Options.................. -- 1,087 11 6,729 -- -- -- --
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Balance at September 30,
1998....................... -- 30,667 307 156,669 -- 90,239 (31,668) --
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Net Income (loss).......... -- -- -- -- -- (4,444) -- --
Tax benefit of Stock option
exercises................ -- -- -- 3,989 -- -- -- --
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Balance at December 31,
1998....................... -- 30,667 307 160,658 -- 85,795 (31,668) --
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Net Income (loss).......... -- -- -- -- -- (20,332) -- --
Other comprehensive
income................... -- -- -- -- (597) -- -- --
Dividends -- Zap.com common
stock.................... -- -- -- -- -- (86) -- --
Reclassification of
deferred tax asset....... -- -- -- 2,000 -- -- -- --
Exercise of Stock
Options.................. -- 12 -- 46 -- -- -- --
Warrants issuedby subsidiary... -- -- -- 11,500 -- -- -- (11,500)
Effect of subsidiary equity
transactions............. -- -- -- 951 -- -- -- 1,171
-------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------- -------- --------
Balance at December 31,
1999....................... $ -- 30,679 $ 307 $175,155 $ (597) $65,377 $(31,668) $(10,329)
======== ====== ====== ======== ====== ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
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ZAPATA CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include Zapata Corporation and its
wholly and majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries (collectively,
"Zapata" or the "Company"). Investments in affiliated companies and joint
ventures representing a 20% to 50% voting interest are accounted for using the
equity method, while interests of less than 20% are accounted for using the cost
method.
Zapata's principal business activities are its ownership interests in two
significant majority owned consolidated subsidiaries, Omega Protein Corporation
("Omega Protein") (formerly known as Marine Genetics Corporation and Zapata
Protein, Inc.), and Zap.Com Corporation ("Zap.Com"), both of which are publicly
traded, and a significant equity investment in another publicly traded
corporation, Viskase Corporation ("Viskase") (formerly known as Envirodyne
Industries, Inc.). Omega Protein is engaged in the marine protein business and
its stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol
"OME." Zap.Com engages in an Internet related business and trades in the
over-the-counter market on the NASD's electronic bulletin board under the symbol
"ZPCM." Viskase is engaged in the food packaging business and its stock is
traded in the over-the-counter market on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the
symbol "VCIC." Zapata also operates the Internet-based magazines "Word" and
"Charged". As of December 31, 1999, Zapata held approximately $72.8 million in
cash and cash equivalents (including approximately $16.0 million held by Omega
Protein and $7.6 million held by Zap.Com) in government backed securities,
certificates of deposit and high quality commercial paper graded A2P2 or better,
and approximately $44 million in short-term investments in government backed
securities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers short-term, highly liquid investments with original
maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.
Short-Term Investments
As of December 31, 1999 Zapata holds approximately $44 million in
short-term investments in government backed securities. The company considers
those investments with a maturity period greater than 90 days and less than 360
days to be short-term investments.
Inventories
Omega Protein's fishing season runs from mid-April to the end of October in
the Gulf of Mexico and from the beginning of May to the end of December in the
Atlantic. Government regulations preclude Omega Protein from fishing during the
off-seasons. During the off-seasons, Omega Protein incurs costs (i.e., plant and
vessel-related labor, utilities, rent and depreciation) that are directly
related to Omega Protein's infrastructure that will be used in the upcoming
fishing season. Costs that are incurred subsequent to a fish catch are deferred
until the next season and are included with inventory. Fishing product
inventories and materials, parts and supplies are stated at the lower of cost
(average cost) or market.
Omega Protein's inventory cost system considers all costs, both variable
and fixed, associated with an annual fish catch and it processing. Omega
Protein's costing system allocates cost to inventory quantities on a per unit
basis as calculated by a formula that considers total estimated inventoriable
costs for a fishing season (including off-season costs) to total estimated fish
catch and the relative fair market value of the individual products produced.
Omega Protein adjusts the cost of sales, off-season costs and inventory balances
at the end of each quarter based on revised estimates of total inventoriable
costs and fish catch.
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Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
In August 1995, Zapata acquired 4,189,298 common shares of Viskase,
representing 31% of the then outstanding common stock of Viskase. In June and
July 1996, Zapata purchased 1,688,006 additional shares of Viskase and, as a
result of these transactions, Zapata currently owns approximately 40% of the
outstanding shares of Viskase common stock. Zapata's investment in Viskase is
accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Since historically,
Viskase's financial statements have not been available to Zapata on a basis that
would permit concurrent reporting, Zapata reports its equity in Viskase's
results of operations on a three month delay basis.
Property, equipment and depreciation
Property and equipment are recorded at cost except as adjusted by the
quasi-reorganization as of October 1, 1990. As a result of the
quasi-reorganization the carrying value of the assets utilized by the Company
were reduced to estimated fair value as of October 1, 1990.
Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of
assets acquired new, determined as of the date of acquisition, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
USEFUL LIVES
------------
(YEARS)
-------
<S> <C>
Fishing vessels and fish processing plants.................. 15-20
Computers, furniture and fixtures........................... 3-10
Internally developed software............................... 3
</TABLE>
Replacements and major improvements are capitalized; maintenance and
repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Upon sale or retirement, the costs
and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts. Any
resulting gains or losses are included in the statement of operations. The
Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment if events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not
be recoverable. In accordance with SFAS No. 121, the Company uses an estimate of
the future undiscounted net cash flows of the related asset or asset grouping
over the remaining life in measuring whether its operating assets are
recoverable.
Comprehensive income
The Company adopted SFAS No. 130,"Reporting Comprehensive Income"
("Statement 130") in fiscal year 1999 which established standards for the
reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set
of comparative general-purpose financial statements. Statement 130 requires net
unrealized holding gains, which prior to adoption were reported separately in
stockholders' equity, to be included in other comprehensive income (expense).
The adoption of Statement 130 resulted in revised and additional disclosures but
had no effect on the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of
the Company.
Revenue recognition
Omega Protein recognizes revenue for the sale of its product when title to
its products is transferred to the customer.
Income taxes
The Company utilizes the liability method to account for income taxes. This
method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future tax consequences of existing temporary differences between the
financial reporting and tax reporting basis of assets and liabilities, and
operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards for tax purposes. Prior to the
completion of the Omega Protein initial public offering in April 1998, Omega
Protein was included in Zapata's consolidated U.S. federal income tax return
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and its income tax effects reflect on a separate return basis for financial
reporting basis. Subsequent to this offering, Omega Protein files a separate
income tax return for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Zap.Com will
continue to be included in Zapata's consolidated U.S. federal income tax return
for as long as Zapata's ownership interest is above 80%.
Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents
and trade accounts receivable. The Company's customer base generally remains
consistent from year to year. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of
its customers and generally does not require material collateral. The Company
maintains reserves for potential credit losses and such losses have historically
been within management expectations.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company had cash deposits concentrated
primarily at four major banks and investment institutions in which the Company
invests in government securities, bank notes, certificates of deposit, and
commercial quality paper grade A2P2 rated or better. As a result of the
foregoing, the Company believes that credit risk in such investments is minimal.
Quasi-reorganization
In connection with the comprehensive restructuring accomplished in 1991,
the Company implemented, for accounting purposes, a "quasi-reorganization," an
elective accounting procedure that permits a company that has emerged from
previous financial difficulty to restate its accounts and establish a fresh
start in an accounting sense. After implementation of the accounting
quasi-reorganization, the Company's assets and liabilities were revalued and its
deficit in reinvested earnings was charged to capital in excess of par value.
The Company effected the accounting quasi-reorganization as of October 1, 1990.
During Fiscal 1999 and 1998, the Company reclassified $2.0 million and $3.4
million, respectively, after-tax contingent liability to capital in excess of
par value as a result of the resolution of certain liabilities that were
established at the date of the quasi-reorganization.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AcSEC"), issued Statement of
Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed
or "Obtained for Internal Use". SOP 98-1 requires the capitalization of various
internal costs related to the implementation of computer software obtained for
internal use. The Company adopted the SOP during Fiscal 1999.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133 establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as
derivatives) and for hedging activities. SFAS 133 requires the recognition of
all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and the measurement of those instruments at fair value. The Company is
required to adopt this standard in the first quarter of fiscal year 2001
pursuant to SFAS No. 137 (issued in June 1999), which delays the adoption of
SFAS 133 until that time. The Company expects that the adoption of SFAS 133 will
not have a material impact on the its financial position or its results of
operations.
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Reclassificiation
During 1999, reclassification of prior year information have been made to
conform with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no
effect on net income or stockholders' equity reported for prior periods.
Change of fiscal year
On December 21, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a change in
the Company's fiscal year from September 30 to December 31. Accordingly, the
Company had a transition period of three months that ended on December 31, 1998
(the "Transition Period"), followed by a full twelve-month fiscal year ending on
December 31, 1999 ("Fiscal 1999").
NOTE 2. OMEGA PROTEIN ASSET ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
On November 3, 1997, Omega Protein acquired the fishing and processing
assets of America Protein, Inc. ("America Protein") which operated ten fishing
vessels and a menhaden processing plant in the Chesapeake Bay area, for $14.5
million in cash (the "American Protein Acquisition"). 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 fishing
vessels, five spotter plans 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. Due to the decline in the average per-ton prices
for Omega Protein's products which occurred in Fiscal 1999, Omega Protein has
elected to discontinue processing operations at its Morgan City plant for the
2000 fishing season, which starts in April 2000. Certain impaired in-line
processing equipment requiring significant repairs will be removed from the
Morgan City plant during Fiscal 2000 and salvaged. An impairment of long-lived
assets in the amount of $2.3 million has been recorded to reduce the cost of
this impairment in-line equipment to its current salvage value. Omega Protein
will reevaluate its remaining operations at this location on an annual basis
thereafter.
These acquisitions were financed by a $28.1 million intercompany loan from
Zapata. 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 the Omega
Protein Offering.
On September 16, 1997, Omega Protein's wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture
Milling Company, a Delaware corporation ("Venture Milling"), sold substantially
all of its assets to an unrelated third party (the "Venture Milling
Disposition"). Venture Milling was primarily in the business of blending
different animal protein products (i.e., fish meal, blood meal and feather meal
for sale to producers of feed for broilers and other animals with low
nutritional requirements). Omega Protein's net income for the 1997 and 1996
Fiscal years was not materially impacted by activity related to Venture Milling.
The Venture Milling Disposition resulted in a $531,000 pre-tax loss to Omega
Protein in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 1997 and did not have a material impact
on Omega Protein's balance sheet since Venture Milling leased most of the assets
employed in its operations.
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NOTE 3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 are summarized as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Trade.................................................... $ 8,717 $ 8,230
Insurance................................................ 1,354 304
Employee................................................. 60 102
Income tax............................................... 9,950 "0"
Other.................................................... 1,900 1,367
------- -------
21,981 10,003
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts.................... (188) (192)
------- -------
$21,793 $ 9,811
======= =======
</TABLE>
NOTE 4. INVENTORY
Inventory as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Fish meal................................................ $24,195 $19,025
Fish oil................................................. 8,445 12,456
Fish solubles............................................ 1,538 906
Off season cost.......................................... 7,282 6,211
Materials and supplies................................... 4,633 4,781
Other.................................................... 121 74
Less: fish oil inventory reserve......................... (102) (102)
------- -------
Total inventory.......................................... $46,112 $43,351
======= =======
</TABLE>
During Fiscal 1999, Omega Protein provided $18.2 million in write-downs of
the value of its fish meal and fish oil product inventories. The inventory
write-downs were made necessary due to market prices Omega Protein either has
received or expects to receive for its products had declined to a level below
it's cost basis in those products. The resultant net basis of $34.1 million for
the fish meal, oil and soluble products approximates current market value, less
estimated selling costs, at December 31, 1999.
NOTE 5. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments as of December 31, 1999 are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1999
-----------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C>
SunTrust Bank:
Federal Home Loan Discount Note........................... $10,476
First Union Bank:
Federal Home Loan Discount Note........................... 33,595
Nations Bank:
Time Deposit CD........................................... 299
-------
$44,370
=======
</TABLE>
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On September 20, 1999, Zapata invested $10,475,705 at a rate of 5.45% in
short-term notes with SunTrust Bank having a maturity date of January 18, 2000,
as well as $33,595,019 with First Union, also at 5.54%, to mature on January 18,
2000. Zapata also invested $299,485 in a Time Deposit CD with Nations Bank at a
rate of 4.5% due to mature on May 2, 2000. The CD is collateral for a letter of
credit the Company must carry for certain insurance coverages.
NOTE 6. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Fishing nets.............................................. $ 1,258 $ 1,263
Title XI loan origination fee............................. 339 399
Note receivable........................................... 35 384
Deposits.................................................. 116 116
Miscellaneous............................................. 701 1,420
Prepaid pension cost...................................... 16,232 14,336
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates.................. 58 78
Insurance receivable...................................... 1,830 1,109
Valuation allowance for treasury shares Purchased by
subsidiary at below book Value.......................... (693) --
------- -------
$19,876 $19,105
======= =======
</TABLE>
Omega Protein's amortization expense for fishing nets amounted to $874,000
for the year ended December 31, 1999, $195,000 for the three months ended
December 31, 1998, $879,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998 and $965,000
for the year ended September 30, 1997.
NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 are summarized
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Land...................................................... $ 5,390 $ 5,390
Plant assets.............................................. 64,498 53,696
Fishing vessels........................................... 66,859 60,879
Furniture and fixtures.................................... 2,225 1,806
Capitalized Software costs................................ 273 --
Other..................................................... 4,572 7,240
------- -------
143,817 129,011
Less: accumulated depreciation and impairment............. 52,765 42,703
------- -------
$91,052 $86,308
======= =======
</TABLE>
During the Fiscal year 1999, Omega Protein wrote down approximately $2.3
million of impaired long-lived assets. The $2.3 million impairment of certain of
Omega's Morgan City in-line processing equipment was recorded to reduce the
value of the assets to their estimated salvage value. Omega Protein has
temporarily closed the in-line processing facilities at the plant and management
has concluded that the affected damaged equipment will not be repaired but
instead will be permanently removed from service.
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NOTE 8. UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
In August 1995, Zapata acquired 4,189,298 shares of Viskase common stock,
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 a then-director of 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.
The difference between Zapata's share of Viskase's equity and Zapata's
recorded investment in Viskase was to be amortized over 15 years. At September
30, 1998, the unamortized balance of this difference was $21.1 million.
In Viskase's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 1998, Viskase reported that it had incurred a net loss of $119.6 million,
including an unusual charge of $148.6 million in connection with the
restructuring of its worldwide operations and the write-down of excess
reorganization value. The charge is primarily non-cash in nature. The charge
includes $6.0 million for cash severance and decommissioning and non-cash
charges including $40.1 million for Chicago plant write-offs, $3.0 million for
inventory and maintenance store charges, $8.3 million of charges related to
shutdown of certain foreign operations and $91.2 million write-down of the
corporations reorganization value. The excess reorganization value, which is
similar to goodwill, was established at the time of Viskase's reorganization in
1993.
Since Zapata reports its equity in Viskase's results of operations on a
three-month delayed basis, the impact of this loss was recorded in the
transition period ending December 31, 1998. 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. Accordingly, Zapata recorded a pre-tax loss of $11.8 million
or $.50 per share (diluted) during the transition period. 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. In addition, due to Viskase's loss for their
quarter ended September 24, 1998 resulting in a shareholders' deficit position
and Zapata's subsequent reduction of the value of its investment in Viskase to
zero, the Company discontinued recording the amortization of the excess of its
equity in Viskase's net assets over its investment. At December 31, 1999, the
fair value of Zapata's investment in Viskase was approximately $16.5 million
based on the closing price of Viskase on that day.
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Due to the significance of the Company's investment, the financial position
and results of operations of Viskase are summarized below. The financial
statement information presented below for Viskase is based upon its annual and
interim reports for the corresponding periods presented (in millions, except per
share amounts):
VISKASE COMPANIES, INC.
(in millions except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 24,
1999 1998
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET
Current assets............................................ $157.8 $191.3
Other..................................................... 37.0 36.8
Property and equipment, net............................... 314.3 370.3
------ ------
Total assets........................................... $509.1 $598.4
====== ======
Current liabilities....................................... $121.8 $238.8
Long-term debt............................................ 402.6 334.9
Deferred income taxes and other........................... 68.9 70.3
Stockholders' equity...................................... (84.2) (45.6)
------ ------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............. $509.1 $598.4
====== ======
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
-----------------------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 24, SEPTEMBER 25,
1999 1998 1997
------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenues........................................ $385.3 $ 430.2 $422.4
Loss before income taxes........................ (37.3) (193.0) (30.9)
Net loss........................................ (37.2) (137.5) (10.5)
Net loss per share.............................. (2.5) (9.29) (0.72)
</TABLE>
A summary of equity in net income (loss) of and investments in
unconsolidated affiliates is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EQUITY IN INVESTMENTS
NET LOSS BALANCE
--------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Transition period ended December 31, 1998:
Viskase..................................................... $(11,836) $ --
Omega Protein joint ventures................................ -- 78
-------- -------
$(11,836) $ 78
======== =======
Year ended September 30, 1998
Viskase..................................................... $ (7,009) $11,836
Omega Protein joint ventures................................ -- 78
-------- -------
$ (7,009) $11,914
======== =======
</TABLE>
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NOTE 9. DEBT
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company's long-term debt consisted of
the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
U.S. government guaranteed obligations (Title IX loan)
collateralized by a first lien on certain vessels and
certain plant assets:
Amounts due in installments through 2014, interest from
6.63% to 8.25%......................................... $15,564 $10,872
Amounts due in installments through 2014, interest at
Eurodollar rates plus 4.5%; 5.96% and 5.77% at December
31, 1999 and 1998, respectively........................ 1,171 1,250
Other debt at 8.0% and 4.0% at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.............................................. 480 80
------- -------
Total debt.................................................. 17,215 12,202
Less current maturities................................... 1,146 997
------- -------
Long-term debt.............................................. $16,069 $11,205
======= =======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the estimated fair value of debt obligations
approximated book value.
On December 22, 1999 Omega Protein closed on its Fiscal 1999 Title XI
application and received $5.6 million of Title XI borrowings for qualified Title
XI projects. Originally Omega Protein was authorized to receive up to $20.6
million in loans under the Title XI program, and has used the entire amount
authorized under such program. At December 31, 1999, Omega Protein was in
compliance with all restrictive covenants contained in the Title XI borrowing
agreements. In addition, the payment of cash dividends is limited by the terms
of the Credit Facility which states that in any fiscal year of the Credit
Facility, Omega Protein shall not pay or declare dividends in excess of fifty
percent (50%) of its consolidated net income. At December 31, 1999, Omega
Protein could not have declared and paid dividends within the -- . Under
the most restrictive of these covenants, Omega Protein was required to maintain
a current ratio of at least 1.25:1 and maintain a debt to equity ratio of not
more than 2:1. Covenants also limit capital expenditures and investments.
On August 11, 1998 Omega Protein entered into a two-year $20.0 million
revolving credit agreement with SunTrust Bank, South Florida, N.A. (the "Credit
Facility"). Borrowings under this facility may be used for working capital and
capital expenditures. Interest accrues on borrowings that will be outstanding
under the Credit Facility at Omega Protein's election, either (i) the bank's
prime rate less 75 basis points, or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin based on Omega
Protein's election, either (i) the bank's prime rate less 75 basis points, or
(ii) LIBOR plus a margin based on Omega Protein's financial performance. The
revolving credit agreement requires a per annum commitment fee of one-eighth of
a percent (0.125%) on the average daily unused portion of the commitment of the
Lender. The Credit Facility is collateralized by all of Omega Protein's trade
receivables, inventory and specific computer equipment. Omega Protein and its
subsidiaries are required to comply with certain financial covenants, including
maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth, debt to tangible net worth ratio,
funded debt to cash flow ratio and fixed charges ratio, and certain other
covenants. As of December 31, 1999, Omega Protein had no borrowings outstanding
under the Credit Facility. The credit facility expires on July 2, 2000.
Annual Maturities
The annual maturities of long-term debt for the five years ending December
31, 2004 are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 THEREAFTER
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$1,146.. $1,225 $1,203 $1,172 $1,251 $11,218
</TABLE>
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NOTE 10. CASH FLOW AND EARNINGS PER SHARE INFORMATION
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, all highly liquid investments
with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash
equivalents.
Net cash provided by operating activities reflects cash payments of
interest and income taxes.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS YEAR ENDED
YEAR ENDED ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, -----------------
1999 1998 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ------- ------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Paid during the Fiscal year for:
Interest................................... $614 $436 $ 883 $2,700
Income tax payments........................ 705 -- 27,810 4,000
</TABLE>
During Fiscal 1997, Omega Protein completed the Venture Milling Disposition
for cash proceeds of $180,000. Cash of $1,128,000 was included in the net assets
acquired by the third party purchaser. Additionally, during Fiscal 1997, Omega
Protein sold various other assets for cash proceeds of $177,000. The following
summarizes these transactions:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash received by Omega Protein for sale of assets........... $ 177,000
Cash received by Omega Protein for the sale of various
assets of Venture Milling................................. 180,000
Cash included with Venture Milling's net assets sold........ (1,128,000)
-----------
Proceeds from the sale of assets, net....................... $ (771,000)
===========
</TABLE>
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the
basic and diluted earnings per share computations (in thousands except per share
data):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
INCOME SHARES PER SHARE INCOME SHARES PER SHARE
(NUMERATOR) (NUMERATOR) AMOUNT (NUMERATOR) (NUMERATOR) AMOUNT
----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Income (loss)............................. $(20,332) $(4,444)
-------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------
Basic EPS
Net Income (loss) to common stockholders..... (20,332) 23,883 $(0.85) (4,444) 23,877 $(0.19)
Effect of Dilutive Stock Option Grants........ -- --
Diluted EPS
Net Income (loss) to common stockholders.... $(20,332) 23,883 $(0.85) $(4,444) 23,877 $(0.19)
======== ====== ====== ======= ====== ======
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
INCOME SHARES PER SHARE INCOME SHARES PER SHARE
(NUMERATOR) (NUMERATOR) AMOUNT (NUMERATOR) (NUMERATOR) AMOUNT
----------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Income (loss)............................. $69,960 $15,423
------- ------ ----- ------- ------ -----
Basic EPS
Net Income (loss) to common stockholders..... 69,960 23,043 $3.04 15,423 27,303 $0.56
Effect of Dilutive Stock Option Grants........ 716 247
Diluted EPS
Net Income (loss) to common stockholders.... $69,960 23,759 $2.94 $15,423 27,550 $0.56
======= ====== ===== ======= ====== =====
</TABLE>
NOTE 11. PREFERRED, PREFERENCE AND COMMON STOCK
Preference stock
Zapata has authorized 18 million shares of preference stock issuable in one
or more series. Zapata redeemed the balance of its outstanding preference stock
in September 1997 at the redemption price of $80 per share.
Common stock
Zapata has authorized 165 million shares of Common Stock, of which
23,888,928 were issued and outstanding at December 31, 1999.
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 was effectuated by a reclassification between
the common stock, at par value and capital in excess of par, respectively, on
the balance sheet.
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On May 30, 1997, pursuant to a repurchase program, Zapata repurchased 6.7
million shares of Common Stock in a privately negotiated transaction at a price
of $4.52 per share, including commissions. As it is the Company's intent to use
these shares for general corporate purposes, such shares are reflected in the
financial statements as treasury stock, at cost. Prior to commencement of the
stock repurchase program, Malcolm I. Glazer informed the board of directors that
he did not intend to sell to the Company any of the approximately 10.4 million
shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by him (currently approximately 45.5%
of that outstanding) under the stock repurchase program. The Company entered
into an agreement with Malcolm I. Glazer under which he represented that he did
not intend to take any action or cause the Company to take any action to "go
private" or otherwise cause its Common Stock to cease to be publicly traded, and
that should that intent change in the future, no such transaction would be
undertaken (with certain exceptions) except on terms approved by a special
committee of independent directors and determined to be fair to the Company's
stockholders from a financial point of view by a nationally recognized
investment banking firm.
On July 6, 1998 Zapata's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase
program whereby Zapata may repurchase up to 5 million additional shares of its
own outstanding Common Stock from time to time. 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
the Zapata's management and other corporate considerations. Repurchased shares
will be held as treasury shares available for general corporate purposes. To
date, Zapata has not made any repurchases under this program. Zapata reserves
the right to discontinue the repurchase program at any time.
NOTE 12. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 are summarized as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Salary and benefits......................................... $ 4,900 $ 3,051
Insurance................................................... 5,501 3,998
Taxes, other than income tax................................ 8 868
Federal and state income taxes.............................. 271 1,674
Trade creditors............................................. 2,518 2,865
Others...................................................... 1,779 1,098
------- -------
$14,977 $13,554
======= =======
</TABLE>
NOTE 13. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSS) MINIMUM PENSION ACCUMULATED
ON SECURITIES LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
----------------------- -------------------- ------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1998.......... $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
Current-year change................... (623.0) 25.7 (597.3)
------- ----- -------
Balance at December 31, 1999.......... $(623.0) $25.7 $(597.3)
======= ===== =======
</TABLE>
NOTE 14. INCOME TAXES
The Company utilizes the liability method to account for income taxes. This
method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future tax consequences of existing temporary differences between the
financial reporting and tax reporting base of assets and liabilities, and
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards for tax purposes. Due to the
implementation of the quasi-reorganization as of October 1, 1990, the Company
was required to adjust capital in excess of par value for the recognition of
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deductible temporary differences and credit carryforward items which existed at
the date of the quasi-reorganization. Future reductions, if any, in the deferred
tax valuation allowance relating to tax attributes that existed at the time of
the quasi-reorganization will also be allocated to capital in excess of par
value.
Zapata and its domestic subsidiaries (other than Omega Protein) file a
consolidated U.S. federal income tax return. The consolidated provision for
income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations consisted of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
State................................ $ (737) $ (199) $ (1,325) $ (448)
Federal.............................. (5,391) (2,259) (27,867) 2,863
Deferred:
State................................ 343 236 (50) --
Federal.............................. 27 4,126 (10,723) (6,855)
------- ------- -------- -------
Benefit (provision) for income
taxes.............................. $ 5,758 $ 1,904 $(39,965) $(4,440)
======= ======= ======== =======
</TABLE>
For federal income tax purposes, Zapata has $2.6 million of investment tax
credit carryforwards expiring in Fiscal 2000 through 2001, and $6.3 million of
alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards. Investment tax credits are limited
to a maximum of $5.5 million as a result of a change of ownership as calculated
for tax purposes. As a result of the change in ownership, the use of the
Company's tax credit carryforwards is limited to a maximum of $1.5 million per
year. Investment tax credit carryforwards are reflected in the balance sheet as
a reduction of deferred taxes using the flowthrough method.
The following table reconciles the income tax provisions for Fiscal 1999,
the Transition Period, Fiscal 1998 and Fiscal 1997 and 1996 computed using the
U.S. statutory rate of 35% to the provisions from continuing operations as
reflected in the financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998 1997
------------ ------------------- ------------- -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Benefit (taxes) at statutory
rate.......................... $ 11,188 $ 1,622 $(40,212) $ (4,148)
Foreign sales corp exempt
income........................ -- 91 907 --
Valuation allowance for deferred
tax assets.................... (6,431) -- -- --
Other........................... 279 88 234 156
State taxes, net of federal
benefit....................... 722 103 (894) (448)
-------- ------- -------- --------
Benefit (provision) for income
taxes......................... $ 5,758 $ 1,904 $(39,965) $ (4,440)
======== ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
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Temporary differences and tax credit carryforwards that gave rise to
significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Asset write-downs and accruals not yet deductible........... $ 10,499 $ 2,539
Investment tax credit carryforwards......................... 2,580 9,441
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards................ 8,767 6,525
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates................. 8,553 8,553
Net operating loss carryforward............................. 362 362
Other....................................................... 970 711
-------- --------
Total deferred tax assets................................... 31,731 28,131
Valuation allowance......................................... (10,827) (14,679)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax assets..................................... 20,904 13,452
-------- --------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment...................................... (6,352) (4,105)
Pension..................................................... (5,558) (5,314)
Write up of subsidiary investment........................... (10,279) (10,415)
Other....................................................... 91 (570)
-------- --------
Total deferred tax liabilities.............................. (22,098) (20,404)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax asset (liability).......................... $ (1,194) $ (6,952)
======== ========
</TABLE>
A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets to a
level which, more likely that not, will be realized. Primary factors considered
by management to determine the size of the allowance include the estimated
taxable income level for future years and the limitations on the use of such
carryforwards and expiration dates. The valuation allowance was decreased by
approximately $3.9 million in Fiscal 1999 from fiscal 1998 reflecting the
expiration of investment tax credits and the related valuation allowances offset
by an increase in the valuation allowance for the Company's equity in losses on
unconsolidated affiliates.
NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
OPERATING LEASES PAYABLE
Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating lease obligations
aggregate $3,328,000, and for the five years ending December 31, 2004 are (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$913.. $751 $727 $470 $467
</TABLE>
Rental expenses for operating leases were $971,000, $379,000, $606,000 and
$406,000 in Fiscal 1999, the Transition period ended December 31, 1998, Fiscal
1998, and Fiscal 1997, respectively.
LITIGATION
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 claims 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. Zapata has posted a bond and on
-- , 1999 filed a notice of appeal with -- Court, appealing the
judgment. Briefs have been filed with the Appellate Court and the parties are
awaiting scheduling for oral arguments. The Company
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continues to believe that it has a meritorious defense to all or a substantial
portion of the plaintiff's claim. However, there can be no assurance that the
Company will be successful in appealing the judgment.
The Company is involved in litigation to claims arising out of its past and
current operations in the normal course of its business. The Company maintains
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, any losses resulting from these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on Zapata's results of operations, flows or financial position.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Omega Protein is subject to various possible claims and lawsuits regarding
environmental matters. Management believes that costs, if any, related to these
matters will not have a material adverse affect on the results of operations,
cash flows or financial position of Omega Protein.
NOTE 16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Financial Investments, which potentially subject the Company to significant
concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of interest bearing
investments and trade receivables.
The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
with various major financial institutions. The Company performs periodic
evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions and
limits the amount of credit exposure with any one institution.
As indicated in the industry segment information which appears in Note 17,
the market for Omega Protein's services and products is primarily related to the
marine protein operations whose customers consist primarily of domestic feed
producers. Omega Protein performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers
and generally does not require material collateral. Omega Protein maintains
reserves for potential credit losses, and such losses have historically been
within management's expectations.
NOTE 17. BENEFIT PLANS
QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS
Zapata has two noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering
certain U.S. employees. Omega Protein has one noncontributory defined benefit
pension plan. For both Companys' Plans, benefits are generally based on
employees' years of service and compensation level. All of the costs of these
plans are borne by Zapata and Omega. The plans have adopted an excess benefit
formula integrated with covered compensation. Participants are 100% vested in
the accrued benefit after five years of service. The following represents a
presentation of consolidated data for the Zapata and Omega Protein Pension
Plans.
Components of consolidated net periodic benefit cost:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost............................... $ 677 $ 158 $ 550
Interest cost.............................. 2,629 650 2,613
Expected return on plan assets............. (4,521) (989) (4,206)
Amortization of transition asset and other
deferrals................................ (681) (16) (706)
------- ----- -------
Net pension cost (credit)................ $(1,896) $(197) $(1,749)
======= ===== =======
</TABLE>
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The Company's funding policy is to make contributions as required by
applicable regulations. No contributions to the plans have been required since
1984. The plans' funded status and amounts recognized in the Company's balance
sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 and at September 30, 1998 are presented
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Benefit Obligation at beginning of year............ $40,196 $39,991 $36,357
Service Cost....................................... 677 158 550
Interest Cost...................................... 2,629 651 2,613
Actuarial (Gain)/Loss.............................. (1,558) 19 3,353
Benefits Paid...................................... (635) (623) (2,882)
------- ------- -------
Benefit Obligation at end of year.................. 41,309 40,196 39,991
------- ------- -------
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Plan Assets at Fair Value at beginning of year..... 51,480 45,367 48,247
Actual Return on Plan Assets....................... 3,368 6,736 2
Benefits Paid...................................... (635) (623) (2,882)
------- ------- -------
Plan Assets at Fair Value at end of year........... 54,213 51,480 45,367
------- ------- -------
RECONCILIATION OF PREPAID (ACCRUED) AND
TOTAL AMOUNT RECOGNIZED
Funded Status of Plan.............................. 11,152 9,402 5,376
Unrecognized Prior Service Cost.................... 641 760 790
Unrecognized Net Transition (Asset)................ (2,303) (3,141) (3,350)
Unrecognized Net (Gain)/Loss....................... 5,266 5,433 11,323
------- ------- -------
Prepaid/(Accrued) Pension Cost..................... 14,757 12,454 14,139
Prepaid Benefit Cost............................... 16,232 14,336 14,139
------- ------- -------
Net Amount Recognized.............................. $16,232 $14,336 $14,139
======= ======= =======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS AT END OF YEAR
Discount Rate...................................... 7.50% 6.75% 6.75%
Long-Term Rate of Return........................... 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
Salary Scale up to age 50.......................... 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Salary Scale over age 50........................... 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
</TABLE>
The unrecognized transition asset at October 1, 1987, was $10.6 million,
which is being amortized over 15 years. For Fiscal 1999, the Transition Period,
and Fiscal 1988, the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation
was based on a 4.75% weighted average annual increase in salary levels and a
7.50%, 6.75%, and 6.75% discount rate, respectively. Pension plan assets are
invested in cash, common and preferred stocks, short-term investments and
insurance contracts. The projected long-term rate of return on plan assets was
9.0% in Fiscal 1999, the Transition Period December 31, 1998 and Fiscal 1998,
respectively. The unrecognized net loss of $5.1 million at September 30, 1998 is
expected to be reduced by future returns on plan assets and through decreases in
future net pension credits.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN
Effective April 1, 1992, Zapata adopted a supplemental pension plan, which
provides supplemental retirement payments to certain senior executives of
Zapata. The amounts of such payments equal the difference between the amounts
received under the applicable pension plan, and the amounts that would otherwise
be received if pension plan payments were not reduced as the result of the
limitations upon compensation and benefits imposed by federal law. Effective
December 1994, the supplemental pension plan was frozen.
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Components of net periodic benefit cost:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost -- benefits earned during the year.... $ 60 $ 15 $ 66
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations
Amortization of prior service cost 4 1 1
---- ---- ----
Net pension expense................................ $ 64 $ 16 $ 67
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
No contributions to the plan have been required since the plan is unfunded.
For Fiscal 1999, the Transition Period December 31, 1998 and Fiscal 1998, the
actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation was based on a 7.5%,
6.75%, and 6.75% discount rate, respectively. The plan's funded status and
amounts recognized in the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998
and at September 30, 1998 are presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Benefit Obligation at beginning of year............ $ 941 $ 954 $ 931
Interest Cost...................................... 60 15 60
Actuarial (Gain)/Loss.............................. (21) (2) 67
Benefits Paid...................................... (104) (26) (104)
----- ----- -----
Benefit Obligation at end of year.................. 876 941 954
----- ----- -----
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Contributions...................................... 104 26 104
Benefits Paid...................................... (104) (26) (104)
----- ----- -----
Plan Assets at Fair Value at end of year........... 0 0 0
----- ----- -----
RECONCILIATION OF PREPAID (ACCRUED) AND
TOTAL AMOUNT RECOGNIZED
Funded Status of Plan.............................. (876) (941) (954)
Unrecognized Net (Gain)/Loss....................... 138 164 168
----- ----- -----
Prepaid/(Accrued) Pension Cost..................... (738) (777) (786)
----- ----- -----
Accrued Benefit Liability.......................... (738) (777) (786)
----- ----- -----
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income............. (138) (164) (168)
----- ----- -----
Net Amount Recognized.............................. $(876) $(941) $(954)
===== ===== =====
WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS AT END OF YEAR
Discount Rate...................................... 7.50% 6.75% 6.75%
Long-Term Rate of Return........................... 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
Salary Scale up to age 50.......................... 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Salary Scale over age 50........................... 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
</TABLE>
QUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan for certain eligible
employees of the Company. Effective October 1, 1998, the Zapata Profit Sharing
Plan merged with the the Omega Protein 401(k) Retirement and Savings Plan, (the
"Profit Sharing Plan"). The Company's contributions are
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calculated based on employee contributions and compensation. The Company's
contribution to the Profit Sharing Plan totaled $29,870, $0, and $50,132, in
Fiscal 1999, the Transition Period December 31, 1998 and Fiscal 1998,
respectively.
STOCK OPTION PLANS
Under the Company's 1981 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1981 Plan"), options
may be granted at prices equivalent to the market value of the Company's Common
Stock at the date of the grant. Options become exercisable in annual
installments equal to one-third of the shares covered by the grant beginning one
year from the grant date. Options not exercised in the period they become
exercisable may be carried forward and exercised in subsequent periods. During
1986, the Company amended and restated the 1981 Plan to provide for the award of
restricted shares of Common Stock. No shares of Common Stock are available for
further grants of stock options or awards of restricted stock under the 1981
Plan.
Zapata's Amended and Restated Special Incentive Plan (the "1987 Plan")
provides for the granting of stock options and the awarding of restricted stock.
Under the 1987 Plan, options may be granted at prices equivalent to the market
value of the Common Stock at the date of grant. Options become exercisable on
dates as determined by the Zapata Board's Compensation Committee, provided that
the earliest such date cannot occur before six months after the date of grant.
Unexercised options will expire on varying dates, up to a maximum of ten years
from the date of grant. The awards of restricted stock have a restriction period
of not less than six months and not more than five years. The 1987 Plan provided
for the issuance of up to 600,000 shares of the Common Stock. During 1992, the
stockholders approved an amendment to the 1987 Plan that provides for the
automatic grant of a nonqualified stock option to directors of Zapata who are
not employees of Zapata or any subsidiary of Zapata. At December 31, 1999, stock
options covering a total of 329,667 stock options had been exercised. No shares
of common stock are available for future stock options or other awards under the
Plan.
On December 6, 1990, the Company's stockholders approved another stock
option plan (the "1990 Plan"). The 1990 Plan provides for the granting of
nonqualified stock options to key employees of the Company. Under the 1990 Plan,
options may be granted by the Committee at prices equivalent to the market value
of the Common Stock on the date of grant. Options become exercisable in one or
more installments on such dates as the Committee may determine, provided that
such date cannot occur prior to the expiration of one year of continued
employment with the Company following the date of grant. Unexercised options
will expire on varying dates up to a maximum of ten years from the date of
grant. The 1990 Plan provides for the issuance of options to purchase up to
1,000,000 shares of Common Stock. At December 31, 1999, a total of 967,334 stock
options had been exercised and a total of 32,666 shares of Common Stock were
reserved for stock options outstanding under the 1990 Plan. No shares of common
stock are available for future stock options or other awards under the Plan.
On December 5, 1996, the Company's stockholders approved a new stock option
plan (the "1996 Plan"). The 1996 Plan provides for the granting of nonqualified
stock options to key employees of the Company. Under the 1996 Plan, options may
be granted by the Committee at prices equivalent to the market value of the
Common Stock on the date of grant. Options become exercisable in one or more
installments on such dates as the Committee may determine. Unexercised options
will expire on varying dates up to a maximum of ten years from the date of
grant. The 1996 Plan provides for the issuance of options to purchase up to
5,000,000 shares of Common Stock. During 1999, the stockholders approved an
amendment to the 1996 Plan which increased the number of shares available for
options granted under the plan to 10,000,000 shares. At December 31 1999, stock
options covering a total of 1,052,850 shares had been exercised and a total of
2,829,650 shares of Common Stock were reserved for the future granting of stock
options under the 1996 Plan.
The Company has granted stock options under the 1981 Plan, the 1987 Plan,
the 1990 Plan and the 1996 Plan (collectively, the "Plans"). The Company applies
APB Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for the Plans. In 1995,
the FASB issued SFAS 123 which, if fully adopted by the Company, would change
the methods the Company applies in recognizing the cost of the Plans. Adoption
of the cost recognition provisions of SFAS 123 is optional and the Company has
decided not to elect these provisions of
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SFAS 123. However, pro forma disclosures as if the Company adopted the cost
recognition provisions of SFAS 123 are presented below.
Under the Plans, the Company is authorized to issue shares of Common Stock
pursuant to "Awards" granted in various forms, including incentive stock options
(intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended), non-qualified stock options, and other similar stock-based Awards. The
Company granted stock options in Fiscal 1997 under the Plans in the form of
nonqualified stock options.
The company granted options under the 1996 Plan in Fiscal 1999. The Company
did not grant any stock options in the Transition period ending December 31,
1998 or Fiscal 1998 ending September 30, 1998 to employees and directors. The
stock options granted in Fiscal 1999 have contractual terms of 10 years. All of
the options granted to the employees and directors have an exercise price equal
to the fair market value of the stock at grant date. The options granted in
Fiscal 1999 vest ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of
the date of grant.
A summary of the status of the Company's stock options as of December 31,
1999 and 1998 and September 30, 1998 and 1997 and the changes during the year
ended on these dates is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
# SHARES WEIGHTED # SHARES WEIGHTED # SHARES WEIGHTED # SHARES WEIGHTED
OF AVERAGE OF AVERAGE OF AVERAGE OF AVERAGE
UNDERLYING EXERCISE UNDERLYING EXERCISE UNDERLYING EXERCISE UNDERLYING EXERCISE
OPTIONS PRICES OPTIONS PRICES OPTIONS PRICES OPTIONS PRICES
---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at
beginning of year... 1,252,897 $4.65 1,252,897 $4.65 2,330,300 $4.62 165,700 $4.13
Granted............... 15,000 9.00 -- -- -- -- 2,223,500 4.62
Exercised............. -- -- -- -- 1,077,403 4.58 58,900 3.21
Forfeited............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Outstanding at end of
year................ 1,267,897 4.70 1,252,897 4.65 1,252,897 4.65 2,330,300 4.62
Exercisable at end of
year................ 1,252,897 4.65 1,252,897 4.65 1,252,897 4.65 100,133 4.72
</TABLE>
The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of
grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions for grants in Fiscal 1999: dividend yield of 0.00%,
risk-free interest rate of 5.05%, an expected life of options of 3 years and a
volatility of 86.00%. The weighted-average fair value of options granted for
Fiscal 1999 was $5.00 per share; no options were granted in the Transition
period ended December 31, 1998 and the Fiscal year ended September 30, 1998.
Options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 1999 are summarized
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
------------------------------------ -----------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER REMAINING EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
RANGE OF EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING CONTR. LIFE PRICE EXERCISEABLE PRICE
- ------------------------ ----------- ----------- -------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$3.125 to $9.00..................................... 1,267,897 7.76 $4.70 1,252,897 $4.65
========= ==== ===== ========= =====
</TABLE>
If the compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plans
had been determined consistent with SFAS 123, the Company's net income and net
income per common share for Fiscal 1999 would approximate the pro forma amounts
presented below (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
AS PRO AS PRO AS PRO AS PRO
REPORTED FORMA REPORTED FORMA REPORTED FORMA REPORTED FORMA
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SFAS 123 charge................... $ -- $ 45 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 2,344 $ -- $ 195
Net income (loss)................. (20,332) (20,377) (4,444) (4,444) 69,960 68,436 15,425 15,297
Basic net income (loss) per Common
Share........................... (0.85) (0.85) (0.19) (0.19) 3.04 2.97 0.56 0.56
</TABLE>
The effects of applying SFAS 123 in this pro forma disclosure are not
indicative of future amounts.
NOTE 18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Certain administrative services, including treasury and taxation services,
were provided to Omega Protein by Zapata and billed at their approximate cost.
Omega Protein provided to Zapata payroll and certain administrative services
billed at their approximate cost. During Fiscal 1999, the Transition Period,
Fiscal 1998 and Fiscal 1997, fees for these services totaled $97,000, $68,000
$156,000, and $30,000, respectively. The cost of such services were based on the
estimated percentage of time that employees spend working on the other party's
matters as a percent of total time worked. Omega Protein's management deemed
this allocation method to be reasonable.
Upon completion of Omega Protein's initial public offering, Omega Protein
and Zapata entered into certain agreements that included the Separation,
Sublease, Registration Rights, Tax Indemnity and Administrative Services
Agreements. The Separation Agreement required Omega Protein to repay $33.3
million of indebtedness and current payables owed by Omega Protein to Zapata
contemporaneously with the consummation of Omega Protein's Offering and
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 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.
During Fiscal 1997, Zapata forgave $41.9 million of intercompany debt and
Omega Protein recorded the amount as contributed capital.
The Company provided the services of it's management and staff to it's
subsidiary, Zap.Com during its start-up period. The actual payroll and related
fringe benefit costs for these employees of approximately $369,000 was allocated
by the Company using a percentage of time analysis. Zap.Com's headquarters in
Rochester, New York are located in space subleased to it by the Company. Under
the sublease agreement, annual rental payments are allocated on a cost basis.
Total rental payments from Zap.Com in 1999 were $31,900.
As of and prior to November 12, 1999, Zap.Com had satisfied all of its
startup and offering costs with borrowings from the Company. On November 12,
1999, Zapata contributed $9,000,000 in cash to Zap.Com and forgave $1,000,000 in
intercompany debt from Zap.Com pursuant to the completion of the distribution of
Zap.Com's shares to Zapata's shareholders.
NOTE 19. INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Zapata's continuing business is comprised of two industry segments
operating in the U.S. -- marine protein and Internet. Zapata's majority owned
subsidiary Omega Protein is engaged in menhaden fishing for the production and
sale of fish meal and fish oil. Export sales of fish oil and fish meal were
approximately $38.6 million, $7.9 million, $55.4 million and $21.5 million in
Fiscal 1999, the Transition Period, and Fiscal 1998, and Fiscal 1997
respectively. Such sales were made primarily to European markets. In Fiscal
1999, the
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Transition Period, and Fiscal 1998, sales to one customer were approximately
$8.7 million, $3.2 million and $17.0 million, respectively.
Zapata's wholly-owned subsidiary Zap Internet produces two Internet
webzines -- wwww.word.com and www.charged.com, while Zapata's majority owned
subsidiary, Zap.Com, is a development stage company with plans to build a
network of independent Web sites. Zap Internet operates in New York City while
Zap.Com operates in Rochester, NY.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPERATING
INCOME IDENTIFIABLE DEPRECIATION CAPITAL
REVENUES (LOSS) ASSETS AMORTIZATION EXPENDITURES
-------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
Omega Protein................ $ 93,636 $(23,273) $176,148 $ 8,995 $ 15,145
Internet..................... 30 (6,437) 8,730 49 342
Corporate.................... -- (1,909) 114,936 27 178
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
$ 93,666 $(33,886) $299,814 $ 9,071 $ 15,665
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
Omega Protein................ $ 25,759 $ 6,272 $189,853 $ 1,955 $ 3,030
Internet..................... -- (927) 351 8 133
Corporate.................... -- (219) 128,036(1) 3 118
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
$ 25,759 $ 5,126 $318,240 $ 1,966 $ 3,281
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
Omega Protein................ $133,555 $ 38,118 $193,421 $ 6,351 $ 21,540
Internet..................... -- (1,269) 153 3 91
Corporate.................... -- (6,342) 140,432(1) 31 220
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
$133,555 $ 30,507 $334,006 $ 6,385 $ 21,851
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
Omega Protein................ $117,564 $ 18,205 $100,440 $ 3,692 $ 8,535
Corporate.................... -- (5,363) 90,511(3) 52 6
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
$117,564 $ 12,842 $190,951 $ 3,744 $ 8,541
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes Zapata's investment in Viskase.
The following table shows the geographical distribution of revenues based
on location of customers:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED ENDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1998 1997
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------------------------
REVENUES PERCENT REVENUES PERCENT REVENUES PERCENT REVENUES PERCENTAGE
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- ------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S.................. $55,069 58.8% $17,835 69.2% $ 78,106 58.5% $ 96,071 81.7%
Europe............... 19,215 20.5 3,259 12.7 29,101 21.8 7,294 6.2
Asia................. 7,942 8.5 2,462 9.6 -- -- -- --
Canada............... 3,443 3.7 1,201 4.7 8,729 6.5 6,381 5.4
Mexico............... 4,756 5.1 137 .5 4,214 3.2 3,223 2.7
Other................ 3,241 3.4 865 3.3 13,405 10.0 4,615 4.0
------- ----- ------- ----- -------- ----- -------- --------
Total................ $93,666 100.0% $25,759 100.0% $133,555 100.0% $117,564 100%
======= ===== ======= ===== ======== ===== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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NOTE 20. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED
---------------------------------------------------------------
MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
FISCAL 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 FULL YEAR
- ----------- --------- -------- ------------- ------------ ---------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues............................. $22,162 $18,225 $ 23,692 $ 29,587 $ 93,666
Operating Income..................... $ 2,631 $(2,952) $(18,595) $(14,970) $(33,886)
Income from continuing operations.... $ (612) $ (885) $ (7,942) $(10,893) $(20,332)
Income from discontinued
operations......................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net Income........................... $ (612) $ (885) $ (7,942) $(10,893) $(20,332)
Per Share:
Basic
Income from continuing
operations.................... $ (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.33) $ (0.46) $ (0.85)
Net Income...................... $ (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.33) $ (0.46) $ (0.85)
Diluted
Income from continuing
operations.................... $ (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.33) $ (0.46) $ (0.85)
Net Income...................... $ (0.03) $ (0.04) $ (0.33) $ (0.46) $ (0.85)
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED
---------------------------------------------------------------
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
FISCAL 1998 1997 1998 1998 1998 FULL YEAR
- ----------- ------------ --------- -------- ------------- ---------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues............................ $29,503 $30,041 $31,488 $42,523 $133,555
Operating Income.................... $ 8,182 $ 9,179 $ 9,242 $ 3,904 $ 30,507
Income from continuing operations... $ 4,588 $ 6,470 $58,140 $ 762 $ 69,960
Income from discontinued
operations........................ $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net Income.......................... $ 4,588 $ 6,470 $58,140 $ 762 $ 69,960
Per Share:
Basic
Income from continuing
operations................... $ 0.20 $ 0.28 $ 2.52 $ 0.03 $ 3.04
Income from discontinued
operations................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net Income..................... $ 0.20 $ 0.28 $ 2.52 $ 0.03 $ 3.04
Diluted
Income from continuing
operations................... $ 0.19 $ 0.27 $ 2.40 $ 0.03 $ 2.94
Income from discontinued
operations................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net Income..................... $ 0.19 $ 0.27 $ 2.40 $ 0.03 $ 2.94
</TABLE>
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
Pursuant to General Instruction G on Form 10-K, the information called for
by Item 10 of Part III of Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth in the Company's definitive proxy statement relating to
its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2000 Proxy Statement") to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange Act"),
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in response to Items 401 and 405 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and the Exchange Act ("Regulation S-K").
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Pursuant to General Instruction G of Form 10-K, the information called for
by Item 11 of Part III of Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth in the 2000 Proxy Statement in response to Item 402 of
Regulation S-K, excluding the material concerning the report on executive
compensation and the performance graph specified by paragraphs (k) and (l) of
such Item
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
Pursuant to General Instruction G of Form 10-K, the information called for
by Item 12 of Part III of Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth in the 2000 Proxy Statement in response to Item 403 of
Regulation S-K.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Pursuant to General Instruction G of Form 10-K, the information called for
by Item 13 of Part III of Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth in the 2000 Proxy Statement in response to Item 404 of
Regulation S-K.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBIT, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) List of Documents Filed.
(1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated financial statements, Zapata Corporation and subsidiary
companies --
Report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants.
Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1999.
Consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1999,
the three month period ended December 31, 1998 and for the two years ended
September 30, 1998.
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1999,
the three month period ended December 31, 1998 and for the two years ended
September 30, 1998.
Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the year ended December
30, 1999, the three month period ended December 30, 1998 and for the two
years ended September 30, 1998.
Notes to consolidated financial statements.
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(2) EXHIBITS
The exhibit list attached to this report is incorporated herein in its
entirety by reference as if fully set forth herein.
The exhibits indicated by an asterisk (*) are incorporated by reference.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
- ----------- -----------------------
<S> <C>
3(a)* Articles of Incorporation of Zapata filed with Secretary of
State of Nevada May 14, 1999 (Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report
on Form 8-K filed May 14, 1999) (File No. 1-4219)).
3(b)* By-laws of Zapata(Exhibit 3.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K
filed May 14, 1999) (File No. 1-4219)).
10(a)*+ Zapata 1990 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(b) to Zapata's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal year ended
September 30, 1990 (File No. 1-4219)).
10(b)*+ First Amendment to Zapata 1990 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit
10(c) to Zapata's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 33-40286)).
10(c)*+ Zapata Supplemental Pension Plan effective as of April
1,1992 (Exhibit 10(b) to Zapata's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1992 (File No.
1-4219)).
10(d)* Supplemental Agreement dated June 4, 1996 between Malcolm I.
Glazer and Zapata (Exhibit 10.20 to Zapata's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-06729)).
10(e)*+ 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Zapata (Appendix A to
Zapata's Definitive Proxy Statement Dated November 13, 1996
(File No. 1-4219)).
10(f) First Amendment to Zapata 1999 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10(g)* Shareholders' Agreement dated May 30, 1997 by Malcolm I.
Glazer and the Malcolm I. Glazer Family Limited Partnership
in favor of Zapata (Exhibit 10(z) to Zapata's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal quarter ended June 30,
1997 (File No. 1-4219)).
10(h)* Underwriting Agreement dated April 12, 1998 among Zapata,
Omega Protein and Prudential Securities Incorporated and
Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Inc., as representatives of the
underwriters named therein. (Exhibit 10.1 to Zapata's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 21, 1998 (File No.
1-4219)).
10(i)* Separation Agreement dated April 8, 1998 between Zapata and
Omega Protein. (Exhibit 10.2 to Zapata's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed April 21, 1998 (File No. 1-4219)).
10(j)* Administrative Services Agreement dated April 8, 1998
between Zapata and Omega Protein. -- (Exhibit 10.3 to
Zapata's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 21, 1998
(File No. 1-4219)).
10(k)* Letter Agreement dated July 9, 1998, among Viskase, Inc.
(f/k/a Envirodyne Industries, Inc.), Zapata, Malcolm Glazer
and Avram Glazer (Exhibit 1 to Amendment No. 12 to Schedule
13D filed on July 22, 1998 by Zapata with respect to common
stock of Viskase, Inc.).
10(l)* Investment and Distribution Agreement between Zap.Com and
Zapata (Exhibit No. 10.1 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement
of Form S-1 (File No. 333-76135) originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as
amended)
10(m)* Services Agreement between Zap.Com and Zapata (Exhibit No.
10.2 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement of Form S-1 (File
No. 333-76135) originally filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as amended)
10(n)* Tax Sharing and Indemnity Agreement between Zap.Com and
Zapata (Exhibit No. 10.3 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement
of Form S-1 (File No. 333-76135) originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as
amended)
10(o)* Registration Rights Agreement between Zap.Com and Zapata
(Exhibit No. 10.4 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement of
Form S-1 (File No. 333-76135) originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as
amended)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
- ----------- -----------------------
<S> <C>
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
24 Powers of attorney.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
- ---------------
+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed
as an exhibit pursuant to the requirements of Item 14(c) of Form 10-K.
(b) Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Zapata did not file any current reports during the fourth quarter of Fiscal
1999.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules.
Filed herewith as a financial statement schedule is the schedule supporting
Zapata's consolidated financial statements listed under paragraph (a) of this
Item, and the Independent Accountants' Report with respect thereto.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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)
LEONARD DISALVO
By:
--------------------------------------
(Leonard DiSalvo Vice President)
March 30, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
<C> <S> <C>
/s/ AVRAM A. GLAZER* President and Chief Executive Officer March 30, 2000
- --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer) and
(Avram A. Glazer) Director
/s/ LEONARD DISALVO Vice President and Chief Financial March 30, 2000
- --------------------------------------------- Officer (Principal Financial and
(Leonard DiSalvo) Accounting Officer)
/s/ WARREN H. GFELLER*
- ---------------------------------------------
(Warren H. Gfeller)
/s/ BRYAN G. GLAZER*
- ---------------------------------------------
(Bryan G. Glazer)
/s/ EDWARD S. GLAZER*
- ---------------------------------------------
(Edward S. Glazer)
/s/ MALCOLM I. GLAZER* Directors of the Registrant March 30, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------
(Malcolm I. Glazer*)
/s/ ROBERT V. LEFFLER, JR.*
- ---------------------------------------------
(Robert V. Leffler, Jr.)
/s/ LEONARD DISALVO
- ---------------------------------------------
(Leonard DiSalvo Attorney-in-Fact)
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
To the Board of Directors of Zapata Corporation:
Our audits on the consolidated financial statements of Zapata Corporation
referred to in our report dated March 28, 2000 are included in Item 8 of this
Form 10-K also included an audit of the financial statement schedule listed in
Item 14(c) of Part IV of this Form 10-K. In our opinion, this financial
statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information
required to be included therein when read in conjunction with the related
consolidated financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 30, 2000
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SCHEDULE II
ZAPATA CORPORATION
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONS
-----------------------
BALANCE AT CHARGED IN CHARGED IN BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND OTHER END OF
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS(A) PERIOD
- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
September 30, 1997
Allowance for doubtful accounts... $160,881 $50,000 $ -- $(35,164) $175,717
Inventory reserve................. 102,000 -- -- -- 102,000
September 30, 1998
Allowance for doubtful accounts... $175,717 $27,500 $ -- $(11,167) $192,050
Inventory reserve................. 102,000 -- -- -- 102,000
December 31, 1998:
Allowance for doubtful accounts... $192,050 $ -- $ -- $ -- $192,050
Inventory reserve................. 102,000 24 -- -- 102,024
December 31, 1999:
Allowance for doubtful accounts... $192,050 $30,000 $ -- $(33,557) $188,493
Inventory reserve................. 102,000 -- -- -- 102,024
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(A) Allowance for Doubtful accounts -- uncollectible accounts written off.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The exhibits indicated by an asterisk (*) are incorporated by reference.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
- ---------- -----------------------
<C> <S>
3(a)* Articles of Incorporation of Zapata filed with Secretary of
State of Nevada May 14, 1999 (Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report
on Form 8-K filed May 14, 1999) (File No. 1-4219)).
3(b)* By-laws of Zapata(Exhibit 3.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K
filed May 14, 1999) (File No. 1-4219)).
10(a)*+ Zapata 1990 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(b) to Zapata's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal year ended
September 30, 1990 (File No. 1-4219)).
10(b)*+ First Amendment to Zapata 1990 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit
10(c) to Zapata's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 33-40286)).
10(c)*+ Zapata Supplemental Pension Plan effective as of April 1,
1992 (Exhibit 10(b) to Zapata's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1992 (File No.
1-4219)).
10(d)* Supplemental Agreement dated June 4, 1996 between Malcolm I.
Glazer and Zapata (Exhibit 10.20 to Zapata's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-06729)).
10(e)*+ 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Zapata (Appendix A to
Zapata's Definitive Proxy Statement Dated November 13, 1996
(File No. 1-4219)).
10(f) First Amendment to Zapata 1999 Long-Term Incentive Plan
10(g)* Shareholders' Agreement dated May 30, 1997 by Malcolm I.
Glazer and the Malcolm I. Glazer Family Limited Partnership
in favor of Zapata (Exhibit 10(z) to Zapata's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal quarter ended June 30,
1997 (File No. 1-4219)).
10(h)* Underwriting Agreement dated April 12, 1998 among Zapata,
Omega Protein and Prudential Securities Incorporated and
Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, Inc., as representatives of the
underwriters named therein. (Exhibit 10.1 to Zapata's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 21, 1998 (File No.
1-4219)).
10(i)* Separation Agreement dated April 8, 1998 between Zapata and
Omega Protein. (Exhibit 10.2 to Zapata's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed April 21, 1998 (File No. 1-4219)).
10(j)* Administrative Services Agreement dated April 8, 1998
between Zapata and Omega Protein. (Exhibit 10.3 to Zapata's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 21, 1998 (File No.
1-4219)).
10(k)* Letter Agreement dated July 9, 1998, among Viskase, Inc.
(f/k/a Envirodyne Industries, Inc.), Zapata, Malcolm Glazer
and Avram Glazer (Exhibit 1 to Amendment No. 12 to Schedule
13D filed on July 22, 1998 by Zapata with respect to common
stock of Viskase, Inc.).
10(l)* Investment and Distribution Agreement between Zap.Com and
Zapata (Exhibit No. 10.1 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement
of Form S-1 (File No. 333-76135) originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as
amended)
10(m)* Services Agreement between Zap.Com and Zapata (Exhibit No.
10.2 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement of Form S-1 (File
No. 333-76135) originally filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as amended)
10(n)* Tax Sharing and Indemnity Agreement between Zap.Com and
Zapata (Exhibit No. 10.3 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement
of Form S-1 (File No. 333-76135) originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as
amended)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
- ---------- -----------------------
<C> <S>
10(o)* Registration Rights Agreement between Zap.Com and Zapata
(Exhibit No. 10.4 to Zap.Com's Registration Statement of
Form S-1 (File No. 333-76135) originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999, as
amended)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
24 Powers of attorney.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
- ---------------
+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed
as an exhibit pursuant to the requirements of Item 14(c) of Form 10-K.
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SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
EXHIBIT 21.1
ZAPATA CORPORATION SUBSIDIARIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME PLACE OF INCORPORATION
- ---- ----------------------
<S> <C>
Energy Industries, Inc...................................... Delaware
Omega Protein Corporation................................... Nevada
Zap Corporation............................................. Nevada
Zap.Com Corporation......................................... Nevada
Zapata Acquisition Corporation.............................. Delaware
Zapata Exploration Company.................................. Delaware
Zapata Off-Shore Company.................................... Delaware
Zapata North Sea, Inc....................................... Panama
Zapata Overseas Capital Corporation......................... Delaware
Zapata Services Corporation................................. Delaware
Zapata Tankships, Inc....................................... Delaware
Zap.Internet Corporation.................................... Nevada
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CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements of Forms S-8 (No. 33-19085 and 33-45251) of Zapata Corporation of our
reports dated March 28, 2000 relating to the financial statements and financial
statement schedules which appear in this Form 10-K.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 30, 2000
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POWERS OF ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT 24
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Zapata Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), intends
to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), an annual report of
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the "Form 10-K") pursuant
to the Act of the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated
thereunder;
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned in the capacity of a director, officer or
both a director and officer of the Company, as the case may be, does hereby
appoint Leonard DiSalvo as his true and lawful attorney or attorney-in-fact with
full power of substitution and resubstitution, to execute in his name, place and
stead, in his capacity as director, officer or both, as the case may be, the
Form 10-K and any and all documents necessary or incidental in connection
therewith, including, without limitation, any amendments to the Form 10-K, and
to file the same with the Commission. Said attorney-in fact shall have full
power and authority to do and perform in the name and on behalf of the
undersigned in any and all capacities, every act whatsoever necessary or
desirable to be done in the premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as
the undersigned might or could do in person, the undersigned hereby ratifying
and confirming the acts that said attorney-in-fact or his substitutes or
substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as
of the 30th day of March, 2000.
/s/ AVRAM A. GLAZER
--------------------------------------
Avram A. Glazer
/s/ WARREN H. GFELLER
--------------------------------------
Warren H. Gfeller
/s/ BRYAN G. GLAZER
--------------------------------------
Bryan G. Glazer
/s/ EDWARD S. GLAZER
--------------------------------------
Edward S. Glazer
/s/ MALCOLM I. GLAZER
--------------------------------------
Malcolm I. Glazer
/s/ ROBERT V. LEFFLER, JR.
--------------------------------------
Robert V. Leffler, Jr.
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<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 3,219
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<INCOME-PRETAX> (31,935)
<INCOME-TAX> (5,758)
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