SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
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: 1-7921
SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
Delaware 13-3003070
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1111 North Loop West, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77008
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 880-7100
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Class A Common Stock, $.01 Pacific Exchange
par value
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes [X] No [ ]
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
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information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
[X]
As of March 23, 1998, 5,306,490 shares of the Registrant's voting stock
were issued and outstanding, of which 4,110,883 shares were held by affiliates
of the Registrant. The aggregate market value of the remaining 1,195,607 shares
of voting stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of the
Registrant's Class A Common Stock on March 23, 1998, of $4.50) was approximately
$5,380,232.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 1. Business ........................................................ 1
Item 2. Properties ..................................................... 9
Item 3. Legal Proceedings ............................................... 10
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ........... 10
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters ........................................................ 11
Item 6. Selected Financial Data ......................................... 12
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations ........................................... 13
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ...... 15
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ..................... 16
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure ............................................ 34
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant .............. 35
Item 11. Executive Compensation .......................................... 37
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management .. 39
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions .................. 41
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and
Reports on Form 8-K ............................................. 43
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PART I
ITEM 1.BUSINESS.
GENERAL
Security Capital Corporation (the "Company" or "Security Capital") is a
holding company which was incorporated in Delaware in November 1979. Through its
subsidiary, Possible Dreams, Ltd. ("Possible Dreams"), the Company engages in
the design, importation and distribution of fine quality collectibles, other
specialty seasonal giftware and religious giftware and statuary. Through its
subsidiary, Pumpkin Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc. ("Pumpkin"), the Company
engages in the design, manufacture and distribution of specialty products
primarily for the Halloween market, consisting primarily of pumpkin carving kits
and related accessories. Through its subsidiary, Security Capital Insurance
Group, Inc. ("SCIGI"), the Company engaged in insurance brokerage from inception
through its disposition in June 1997.
POSSIBLE DREAMS
BACKGROUND
On May 17, 1996, the Company, through its subsidiary, P.D. Holdings, Inc.,
a newly-formed Delaware corporation, and Possible Dreams, Ltd., a newly-formed
Delaware corporation and a subsidiary of P.D. Holdings, Inc., acquired
substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Possible
Dreams, Ltd., a Massachusetts corporation established in 1988 and engaged in the
design, importation and distribution of fine quality collectible and other
speciality seasonal giftware, and Columbia National Corporation, a Massachusetts
corporation established in 1957 and engaged in the design, importation and
distribution of religious giftware and statuary. The assets purchased consisted
of cash, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, real estate,
furniture, fixtures, computer and intellectual property rights and other
intangibles. The consideration paid in connection with the acquisition
aggregated $17,360,000, which, in accordance with the terms of such acquisition,
was subsequently reduced to $16,860,000. For additional information regarding
the acquisition of such assets, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company.
OVERVIEW
Possible Dreams is a leading designer, importer and distributor of fine
quality collectibles and other specialty seasonal giftware. Possible Dreams is
known for its hand-crafted collectible series of Clothtique(R) items. Possible
Dreams' products include the Clothtique(R) Santa Collection, the American
Artists Collection(R), the Saturday Evening Post Covers of Norman Rockwell and
J.C. Leyendecker(R), Coca Cola(R) and McDonald's(R) products and a variety of
Angels and ornaments. Other lines include Crinkle Claus(R), The Thickets At
Sweetbriar(R) and Floristine Angels(TM). Possible Dreams distributes its
products throughout the United States to approximately 15,000 independent gift
retailers, as well as to department stores, mail order houses and large card and
gift chains.
PRODUCTS
Possible Dreams designs, imports and distributes more than 2,000 products.
Possible Dreams' leading product line is Clothtique(R). Blending stiffened cloth
and resin, the process was first utilized by Possible Dreams for a series of
angels and Santas. Clothtique is now used in a variety of both holiday and year
round collections. It has the ability to mimic the look and feel of real
wardrobes.
One of Possible Dreams' earliest Clothtique collections is entitled the
Santa Claus Collection. This line is known for presenting a traditional Santa
character yet contemporizing its appeal through style and theme. Many are now
retired and have become more valuable as product availability decreases. A more
recent entry, The Clothtique Lifestyles Collection(R), is designed to appeal to
those looking for a way to pay tribute to postmen, policemen, firemen and other
public servants.
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In 1989, Possible Dreams introduced its figurines based on the art of
Norman Rockwell and J.C. Leyendecker. Each of such Clothtique pieces is taken
from a classic Saturday Evening Post cover and licensed by Curtis Publishing
Company.
In addition, hundreds of original figurines, including approximately 165
Santas, have been created through the design talents of many artisans. The
American Artist Collection(R) is an array of Clothtique Santas inspired by
renderings from Tom Browning, Judi Vaillancourt, Mark Alvin, Mary Monteiro,
Judith Ann Griffth, David Wenzel and other nationally recognized professionals.
In 1996, Possible Dreams introduced a Clothtique line based on classic
cartoon characters. As licensee for Looney Tunes(R), Warner Bros.(R) and
Garfield(R), Possible Dreams has created Clothtique characters such as Bugs
Bunny, Sylvester & Tweety and Garfield the Cat dressed in Santa Claus suits, as
well as other inspired wardrobes.
There are new introductions each year to the Possible Dreams product line,
beyond those to Clothtique. Crinkle Claus is a novel technique that lays a cold
cast texture or wrinkly puckers and crannies over an array of Santa shapes and
designs. The success of this product from the time of its introduction has led
to the development and introduction of architectural pieces called Crinkle
Village, Crinkle Cousins, Crinkle Angels and Limited Editions Crinkles. A
Crinkle Claus Collectors Club also is now in the works. Another prominent line
includes a romantic fantasy world of miniature animals called the Thickets At
Sweetbriar(R), along with the line's regular Musical Waterdomes, Stocking
Holders and Glass Ornaments.
Possible Dreams takes various steps to enhance the collectibility of its
products. In particular, Possible Dreams limits the availability of certain
styles and retires other styles that are still selling well. While these actions
sometimes cause Possible Dreams to forego some sales, the Company believes they
tend to provide recurring product demand, increase access to retailer shelf
space and enhance the long-term value of Possible Dreams' products. Possible
Dreams also attempts to improve collectibility by the regular introductions of
product line extensions and new series additions.
Possible Dreams further enhances collectibility and improves sales through
the creation of Collector Clubs. These Clubs can stimulate interest in
particular product lines, strengthen retail relationships and provide helpful
consumer preference data. For example, in addition to the Crinkle Claus
Collectors Club now being formed, the success of Possible Dreams' Santa line led
to the establishment in 1992 of the Santa Claus Network, a Clothtique(R) Santa
Collectors Club. This Club has approximately 15,000 members worldwide paying a
$25 annual membership fee and receiving quarterly newsletters.
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Possible Dreams' in-house creative team, together with outside artists,
have frequently developed new products that have established trends within the
giftware industry. The team regularly attends trade shows and seminars, and
travels extensively throughout the world for ideas. All catalog design and
preparation, excluding some photograph and printing, is done in-house.
The design and manufacture of Possible Dreams' many product lines is a
complex process. Once a product is conceived, it can take up to a year before it
is introduced into the market. First, detailed and scaled drawings are made for
each piece. A prototype is then produced and reviewed by creative directors and
management. Samples of the various designs are then made by the manufacturer for
review by Possible Dreams and, often, prospective buyers. Typically, only about
40% of new designs created each year will make it into production.
Possible Dreams endeavors to use first-rate craftsmanship at affordable
prices. This strategy limits the possible sources of manufacturers and,
accordingly, helps to achieve more controlled growth of product lines. Possible
Dreams has long-standing relationships with overseas manufacturers, which to
date have helped account for reliable delivery of goods.
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DISTRIBUTION AND SYSTEMS
As noted above, Possible Dreams has a retail customer base of
approximately 15,000 independent gift shops, department stores and mail order
houses. Its products are primarily sold by approximately 25 sales groups with
over 222 sales representatives operating out of 24 showrooms nationwide located
in each of the major giftware markets in the United States. Possible Dreams
opened its own showroom in New York, New York in February 1998.
Possible Dreams also has a preferred dealer network consisting of some of
its best retail customers. These customers agree to certain product display and
other requirements. In return, they are entitled to sell certain limited pieces
not available through non-network channels.
Products sold by Possible Dreams in the United States are generally
shipped by ocean freight from abroad and then by rail and/or common carrier to
the company's warehouse and distribution center in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Shipments from Possible Dreams to its customers are handled by United Parcel
Service or commercial trucking lines.
Possible Dreams utilizes computer systems and internally developed
software to help maintain efficient order processing from the time a product
enters the company's system through shipping and ultimate payment collection
from its customers. Possible Dreams has developed software for the processing
and shipment of orders from its warehouse and believes that this has played a
significant role in allowing it to maintain customer satisfaction.
TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
Possible Dreams has several federal trademark registrations and
copyrights. In addition, Possible Dreams from time to time registers certain of
its trademarks in foreign countries. The registrations for the trademarks are
currently scheduled to expire or be canceled at various times between 1999 and
2005, but Possible Dreams believes that the marks can be maintained and renewed
provided that they are still in use for the goods and services covered by such
registrations.
EMPLOYEES
Possible Dreams employed 74 people at December 31, 1997, 11 of whom were
salaried employees, with the remainder being hourly employees. None of the
employees is represented by a labor union, and Possible Dreams considers its
relationship with employees to be satisfactory.
COMPETITION
Possible Dreams competes with other producers of fine quality
collectibles, specialty giftware and home decorative accessory products. The
giftware industry is highly fragmented and competitive, with a substantial
number of both large and small participants. Possible Dreams believes that the
principal elements defining competitiveness are product design and quality,
product brand name loyalty, product display and price. Although Possible Dreams
believes it generally competes favorably with respect to these factors, some of
Possible Dreams' competitors are larger than Possible Dreams and have greater
financial resources and a wider range of products.
IMPORTS; MAJOR SUPPLIERS
Possible Dreams does not own or operate any manufacturing facilities and,
like most of its competitors, imports most of its products from the Pacific Rim,
primarily mainland China and, to a lesser extent, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Possible Dreams' ability to import products and thereby satisfy customer orders
is affected by the availability of, and demand for, quality production capacity
abroad. Possible Dreams competes with other importers of specialty giftware
products for a limited number of foreign manufacturing sources that can produce
detailed, high quality products at affordable prices. In addition, Possible
Dreams' import operations may be adversely affected by political instability
resulting in the disruption of trade from exporting countries, regulatory
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changes, increases in transportation costs or delays, any significant
fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar against foreign currencies
and restrictions on the transfer of funds.
Substantially all of Possible Dreams' products are subject to United
States Customs Service duties and regulations pertaining to the importation of
goods, including requirements for the marking of certain information regarding
the country of origin on its products. The United States and the countries in
which Possible Dreams' products are manufactured may, from time to time, impose
new quotas, duties, tariffs or other charges or restrictions, or adjust
presently prevailing quotas, duty, or tariff levels, which could adversely
affect Possible Dreams' financial condition or results of operations or its
ability to continue to import products at current or increased levels.
From January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997, Possible Dreams purchased
approximately 49%, 24% and 6% of its supplies from, respectively, Folkcraft,
Seagull Decor Co. and Novelty Trading. The loss of any of these suppliers could
have an adverse effect on Possible Dreams' results of operations and financial
condition.
PUMPKIN
BACKGROUND
On June 27, 1997, the Company, through its subsidiary, Pumpkin Masters
Holdings, Inc., a newly-formed Delaware corporation, and Pumpkin Ltd., a
newly-formed Delaware corporation and a subsidiary of Pumpkin Masters Holdings,
Inc., acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities
of Pumpkin Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc., a Colorado corporation established
in 1986 and engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of pumpkin and
watermelon carving kits (comprised primarily of tools and patterns) and related
accessories. The assets purchased consisted of cash, accounts receivable,
inventories, prepaid expenses, furniture, fixtures, computer and intellectual
property rights and other intangibles. The consideration paid in connection with
the acquisition aggregated $7,717,493. For additional information regarding the
acquisition of such assets, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company.
OVERVIEW
Pumpkin is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of speciality
products primarily for the Halloween market, consisting primarily of pumpkin
carving kits and related accessories. Pumpkin outsources all of its
manufacturing, assembling and packaging activities. Pumpkin distributes its
products throughout the United States in over 7,000 retail locations, including
discount, craft, grocery, hardware, garden and drug stores, and through mail
order catalogues. Accordingly, its business is highly seasonal in nature.
PRODUCTS
Pumpkin designs, markets and distributes specialty products for the
Halloween market. Pumpkin's core product is a patented pumpkin carving kit.
Additional carving tools and patterns are sold as accessories. The tools include
a patented Scraper Scoop(TM), to clean out the inside of a pumpkin, and a
patented Candleplanter (R), to drill a hole in the bottom of a pumpkin to hold a
candle. In addition, Pumpkin also currently sells and distributes other
Halloween items, including a Safe Pumpkin Light (a battery operated light) and
Spooky Sidewalks (a sidewalk chalk and stencil kit). Pumpkin also introduced a
watermelon carving kit in January 1992.
The pumpkin carving kit consists of two slender carving saws, a poker, a
drill and eight ready-to-use patterns and instructions. Patterns are transferred
onto pumpkins by poking along the design lines with the poker. Carving is as
simple as sawing from dot-to-dot. Pumpkin has patents for the entire kit, as
well as the additional tools which are sold separately. The oldest patent does
not expire until 2006. Pumpkin also distributes a similar carving kit designed
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specifically for younger children, for which a patent is currently pending. The
patterns are protected by copyright or are used under license.
DESIGN
Creative design and product innovation are critical to the long-term
success of Pumpkin. Pumpkin maintains a creative team which is responsible for
developing new products and designing patterns for each new Halloween season.
Pumpkin invests up to 10% of its total annual revenue on the development of new
products, patterns and innovative packaging techniques.
DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLIERS
Pumpkin has a retail customer base of approximately 1,600 retailers and
mail order houses. Its products are sold in the United States, Canada, the
United Kingdom, France and Germany through a network of independent
manufacturers' representatives and distributors. The independent manufacturers'
representatives sell to various mass market, discount, supermarket drug,
variety, hobby and craft, party and home improvement chain customers.
Pumpkin also sells directly to smaller accounts by means of direct mail of
catalogs and order forms and has also contracted with a fulfillment house which
sells directly to individual customers. Distributors are sold to both directly
and through the independent manufacturers' representatives. Pumpkin has
appointed an exclusive distributor in Canada and works with other distributors
(on a non-exclusive basis) in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
All of Pumpkin's manufacturing and shipping activities are conducted by
third party vendors. Since 1988, Pumpkin has utilized the same core of vendors
to provide substantially all of its materials and to assemble, warehouse and
ship its products. Pumpkin utilizes vendors that are experts in their respective
fields and each product is manufactured to Pumpkin's specifications. For
example, the vendor supplying saw blades manufactures the blades and ships them
to the plater. After plating, the plater forwards the blades to the injection
molder for handles. The finished tools (along with the printed materials) are
all shipped to the assembler, which assembles the product, warehouses it and
ships it to Pumpkin's customers.
Pumpkin owns all of its molds, tools and dies, and all other crucial
pieces of machinery that are used by its vendors. In addition, Pumpkin has
identified back-up and secondary sources for all major materials and services;
however the sudden loss or interruption of supply or service from one of the
major vendors could have an adverse effect on Pumpkin's results of operations
and financial condition. Most of the products or services used by Pumpkin would
be available from other sources. Pumpkin currently splits some of its production
between primary and back-up vendors. In addition, Pumpkin manufactures a small
amount of its product in China.
Pumpkin begins manufacturing operations in January for the following
Halloween season, based upon forecasted customer demand. The investment in
inventory buildup is considerable, requiring Pumpkin to forecast customer demand
accurately. To date, Pumpkin has been successful in forecasting demand with few
write-downs of excess inventory or write-offs of obsolete inventory.
PATENTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
Pumpkin has four registered U.S. patents covering the pumpkin carving kit,
the Scraper Scoop(TM), the Candle Planter(R) and the hand-held cutting saw. The
patents will expire at various times between 2006 and 2015. Two foreign patents
are pending. It also has various registered trademarks, including Pumpkin
Masters(R), Scraper Scoop(TM) and Candleplanter(R).
Pumpkin believes that its proprietary products, protected by patents and
other intellectual property rights, are integral to its success, and
accordingly, vigorously pursues intellectual property protection of its products
and any
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perceived infringements of its intellectual property rights. If Pumpkin were to
lose its patent protection prior to the expiration of the patents, it could have
a material adverse effect on Pumpkin's results of operations and financial
condition.
Pumpkin also holds copyrights to numerous pumpkin carving designs and uses
other patterns under license from the artist. New designs are added to the list
yearly, being developed by Pumpkin or freelance artists under contract with
Pumpkin or acquired in connection with pumpkin carving contests sponsored by
Pumpkin. Some freelance artists would be owed a royalty on the use of certain
pattern sets; however, none of those sets is currently used in retail products.
In connection with the annual contest entries, Pumpkin pays prize fees to the
winners. In addition, Pumpkin pays publication fees to the entrants whose
designs are selected to be included in a retail product. The publication fees
range from $100 to $500.
EMPLOYEES
Pumpkin employed 16 people at December 31, 1997, 10 of whom were salaried
employees, with the remainder being hourly employees. None of the employees is
represented by a labor union, and Pumpkin considers its relationship with
employees to be satisfactory.
COMPETITION
Within the market for pumpkin carving products, Pumpkin currently enjoys a
substantial market share. Pumpkin believes that its ownership of the patent on
its pumpkin carving kit is a significant barrier to entry into its market niche.
Pumpkin believes there are three other primary competitors in the pumpkin
carving product market and that the principal elements defining competitiveness
are product design and distribution. Although Pumpkin believes that it competes
favorably with respect to these factors, particularly with respect to product
design, some of Pumpkin's competitors are larger than Pumpkin and have greater
financial resources, with a wider range of products and broader distribution
channels.
SECURITY CAPITAL INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
AND ASSOCIATED ENTITIES
OVERVIEW
SCIGI was organized in November 1984. Until December 30, 1997, SCIGI owned
all of the outstanding capital stock of Foster Insurance Managers, Inc. ("FIM"),
a Texas managing general agency. As more fully described below, until June 30,
1997, FIM was a party to an Agency and Management Services Agreement with Foster
Insurance Services, Inc. ("FIS"), an insurance brokerage firm that is a
Texas-licensed local recording agency. Pursuant to the Agency and Management
Services Agreement, as compensation for providing management consulting services
to FIS, FIM was entitled to a percentage of the net pre-tax income of FIS. See
"--Agency Agreement and Buy-Sell Agreement Among FIM, FIS and Edward G. Britt,
Jr." FIS is primarily engaged in brokering property, liability, automobile,
workers' compensation and life insurance and surety bonds.
During fiscal year 1993, FIS entered into an interim agreement with Bowen,
Miclette & Descant, Inc. ("BMD"), an unaffiliated independent insurance agency,
to create a joint enterprise. The joint enterprise began doing business as a
corporation under the name of Bowen, Miclette, Descant & Britt, Inc. ("BMD&B
Inc.") on January 1, 1993. On that date, the Company began accounting for its
investment in BMD&B Inc. on the equity method. On July 23, 1993, the Texas State
Board of Insurance approved the application for an insurance license for FIS and
BMD to form a general partnership. FIS and BMD began operating as a general
partnership, effective October 1, 1993, under the
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name of Bowen, Miclette, Descant & Britt (the "Partnership"). BMD&B Inc.
provides support services to FIS and to the Partnership pursuant to separate
agreements with each of such entities.
INSURANCE AGENCY BUSINESS
The Partnership of FIS and BMD makes the combined entity, Bowen, Miclette,
Descant & Britt, one of the largest independent insurance agents in Houston,
Texas. The Partnership combines FIS's strength in sales with BMD's strength in
service and administration and provides the combined entity with access to
markets previously served by one, but not both, entities.
The Partnership provides all forms of commercial and personal insurance.
For commercial customers with highly specialized insurance needs, the
Partnership provides risk management, loss control services, surety bonds,
insurance consulting, claims analysis, client support during contact
negotiations, group coverage and customized forms of umbrella protection. The
Partnership also underwrites personal life, disability, homeowner's and
automobile insurance.
The Partnership offers clients national and international insurance
underwriting capabilities through most major domestic insurance carriers in the
"Standard" market, numerous other carriers in the "Excess" market and direct
access to the London insurance market.
The Partnership currently brokers property and casualty insurance policies
with aggregate premiums totaling between $90 and $100 million.
COMPETITION
The Partnership competes with other insurance brokerages, many of which
have greater financial, marketing and other resources, offer more varied lines
of policies and enjoy more significant economies of scale. Insurance brokerage
firms compete principally with respect to premiums charged, the scope of policy
coverage and the quality of service provided to clients.
AGENCY AGREEMENT AND BUY-SELL AGREEMENT AMONG FIM, FIS AND EDWARD G. BRITT,
JR.
Effective September 1, 1992, FIM entered into (i) an Agency and Management
Services Agreement (as amended, the "Agency Agreement") with FIS which replaced
a previous agreement with Stanley L. Spring, and (ii) a Buy-Sell Agreement (the
"Buy-Sell Agreement") with FIS and Edward G. Britt, Jr. ("Britt"), the sole
shareholder of FIS.
Pursuant to the Agency Agreement, FIM appointed FIS as the local recording
agent in Texas for FIM and related insurance companies and FIM agreed to provide
management consultation services to FIS and to use its best efforts to maintain
insurance markets for the placement of the insurance business produced by FIS.
As compensation for its management consultation services, FIM had been paid 100%
of the net pre-tax income of FIS (after the accrual of up to 25% of the pre-tax
income to FIS for the payment of bonuses to FIS's employees), but since fiscal
year 1996, FIM has been paid a percentage of FIS's net pre-tax income based upon
the amounts theretofore paid to FIM, as provided in the Agency Agreement, but in
any event not less than 50% of such net pre-tax income (after the accrual of up
to 25% of the pre-tax income to FIS for the payment of bonuses to FIS's
employees). The Agency Agreement had a term of 20 years, and would have also
terminated upon (i) the death or disability of Britt; (ii) a sale of the stock
of FIS by Britt or the termination of the Buy-Sell Agreement; (iii) the
inability of FIM and FIS to resolve material disputes on or after September 30,
1994 upon notice of termination from either party; or (iv) notice from FIM
following the suspension, cancellation or failure to renew any of the insurance
licenses of FIS.
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TERMINATION OF INTEREST IN FIS
On August 29, 1996, Britt exercised his put option pursuant to the
Buy-Sell Agreement to require FIM to purchase all of the shares of FIS common
stock held by Britt for the put option price of $1,000. By the same notice,
Britt also exercised his option pursuant to the Buy-Sell Agreement to purchase
all of the assets, liabilities and business of FIS at fifty percent (50%) of
their Fair Market Value (as defined in the Buy-Sell Agreement).
On July 17, 1997, FIM and Britt consummated the purchases and sales
described above pursuant to a Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"),
dated as of July 3, 1997, by and among FIM, FIS, BMD&B, Inc., a Texas
corporation (the "Buyer"), Larry M. Karren, the Vice President and Treasurer of
the Company, and Britt. Prior to the closing under the Purchase Agreement, all
of the Buyer's shareholders, including Britt, transferred all of their shares of
capital stock in Buyer to BMD (now known as Bowen, Miclette, Descant & Britt,
Inc.), and Britt transferred all of his proprietary interest in FIS, including
all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of FIS (collectively, the
"Britt/FIS Proprietary Interest") and his option to BMD which, in turn,
transferred and contributed the Britt/FIS Proprietary Interest and the option to
Buyer.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, FIM transferred to Buyer all of its
beneficial ownership in FIS in consideration of $1,314,484 (which represents the
purchase price of $1,525,845 specified in the Purchase Agreement, less the net
amount due FIS, Buyer or any of their respective affiliates other than FIM and
the Company (collectively, the "Buyer Group") from FIM or the Company, after
subtracting all amounts due to FIM or the Company by any of the Buyer Group
(including, without limitation, pursuant to the Agency Agreement and the letter
agreement, dated June 28, 1994, from Buyer to Capital Partners, Inc. with
respect to the institution of a management fee for the collection of life and
group commissions), through, at a minimum, June 30, 1997 (the "Effective
Date")).
In addition to the purchase price, FIM is entitled to receive 25% of the
value received by FIS on any accounts receivable of FIS and/or Bowen, Miclette,
Descant & Britt that have been written off as uncollectible prior to and as of
the Effective Date. To date, no such payments have been made.
The Purchase Agreement also provides that FIS and Buyer, jointly and
severally, will indemnify FIM, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates
and assigns on account of claims, losses, damages and costs (including interest,
penalties and reasonable attorneys' fees) (i) which arise, result from, or
relate to (A) liabilities of FIS, (B) any breach of, or failure by Buyer, FIS or
Britt to perform any of its or his representations, warranties and covenants
contained in the Purchase Agreement or (C) the Agreements (as hereinafter
defined) (including the termination or modification thereof), (ii) which
otherwise relate to or arise out of the business (whether arising before or
after the closing) of FIS, Buyer or Britt, including all claims arising out of,
resulting from or relating to the QUALITY OILFIELD PRODUCTS, INC. litigation or
any other litigation described in the Purchase Agreement or (iii) which arise,
result from, or relate to any claim by any of Messrs. Karren, Acree or Drew that
any of them have any interest in or right to any interest in FIS or Buyer or any
affiliate thereof.
Finally, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Buy-Sell Agreement and
the Agency Agreement were terminated as of the Effective Date, subject to
payment of all fees due FIM under the Agency Agreement through such date. FIM,
FIS, Buyer, BMD, Britt, Karren, David G. Miclette, Dennis M. Descant, Samuel F.
Bowen, William G. Bowen, Jr. and their respective spouses also entered into a
Modification Agreement, dated as of July 3, 1997, whereby each of (i) the Stock
Purchase Agreement effective the 1st day of January, 1993 among Britt and Karren
(and their respective spouses), FIS, FIM and Buyer, (ii) the Shareholder
Agreement effective as of the 1st day of January, 1993 by and among BMD, David
G. Miclette, Dennis Michael Descant, Samuel F. Bowen, William G. Bowen, Larry M.
Karren, their respective spouses, Buyer, FIM and FIS, (iii) the Management
Services Agreement dated August 10, 1994 between FIM, FIS, BMD and Buyer, (iv)
the Partnership Agreement, (v) the Partnership Services Agreement and (vi) the
Interim Agreement (each of the foregoing, together with the Buy-Sell Agreement
and the Agency Agreement, collectively, the "Agreements") was modified to remove
FIM as a party thereto, effective June 30, 1997.
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SALE OF FIM
Upon the completion of the sale described above, FIM's sole remaining
assets were a managing general agent's license and a surplus lines agent's
license, each issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, effective December 30, 1997, SCIGI
transferred all of the outstanding capital stock of FIM to Tri-Star Insurance
Services, Ltd., a Kentucky corporation ("Tri-Star"), in consideration of
$265,000. Each party agreed to indemnify the other for breaches of
representations and warranties and SCIGI agreed to indemnify Tri-Star for any
claims or causes of actions by third parties against FIM or Tri-Star due to
actions by SCIGI or FIM prior to the closing date. Neither party is responsible
to indemnify the other for the first $5,000 of losses and damages (other than,
in the case of SCIGI, those relating to taxes of FIM arising price to the
closing) are capped at the purchase price.
Upon the completion of this sale, the Company no longer had any interest
in the insurance brokerage industry.
ADVISORY SERVICES AGREEMENT
On April 27, 1990, effective as of January 26, 1990, the Company entered
into an Advisory Services Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Capital
Partners, Inc. ("CP Inc."), an entity controlled by Brian D. Fitzgerald, the
Chairman of the Board of the Company, and for which A. George Gebauer, the
President and Secretary of the Company, serves as an officer. Pursuant to the
Advisory Agreement, CP Inc. provides certain advisory services in the areas of
investments, general administration, corporate development, strategic planning,
stockholder relations, financial matters and general business policy. See "Item
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
EMPLOYEES
Effective January 1, 1993, all employees of FIS and BMD were transferred
to BMD&B Inc. BMD&B Inc. employed approximately 125 full-time employees and one
part-time employee at June 30, 1997. The Company estimates that one-half of the
full-time and the only part-time employee were engaged in activities relating to
the insurance operations of FIM and FIS at June 30, 1997. The Company considered
relations with such employees to be satisfactory. None of these employees was
represented by any union or other collective bargaining agreement up through
June 30, 1997.
ITEM 2.PROPERTIES.
Possible Dreams owns a 55,000 square feet building in Foxboro,
Massachusetts where it maintains all its distribution, sales and administrative
facilities. Possible Dreams currently utilizes approximately 48,000 square feet
as distribution space and approximately 7,000 square feet as sales and
administrative offices. Substantially all of the properties and other assets of
Possible Dreams are pledged to Possible Dreams' principal lender as security for
a line of credit and related loans.
Pumpkin leases 5,000 square feet of office space in Denver, Colorado for
its sales and administrative activities.
The Company leased 33,478 square feet of office space in Houston, Texas
for its insurance brokerage business through June 1997. The Company continues to
maintain office space in Houston for its corporate headquarters.
The Company believes its owned and leased space is adequate for its
current needs.
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ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On May 4, 1992, the Company received a notice from the State of New York
that the Company owed $244,116 in additional withholding taxes, interest and
penalties for calendar year 1984. The Company has submitted information to the
State of New York and is awaiting a reply. At this time, although the Company is
unable to determine the amount, if any, which may eventually be owed to the
State of New York, the Company believes its previously filed returns are correct
and that no additional amounts are owed to the state.
On November 6, 1997, Pumpkin filed, in the United States Court for the
District of Colorado, an action alleging patent, trademark and copyright
infringement by a competitor entitled, PUMPKIN, LTD. D/B/A/ PUMPKIN MASTERS,
INC. V. THE SEED CORP., INC. D/B/A CONCEPT MARKETING (Civil Action No.
97WY2387CB). Pumpkin seeks a permanent injunction against Concept Marketing
and monetary and treble damages. Trial is currently set for December 7,
1998, with a hearing to review jurisdictional issues set for April 6, 1998.
By notice received January 3, 1994, the Company's insurance agency
affiliate, FIS, was sued in the 281st Judicial District Court of Harris County,
Texas by Quality Oilfield Products, Inc. for damages of at least $2,000,000 plus
attorneys' fees, plus potentially treble damages, for alleged failure to provide
a policy of insurance for compensation for future losses related to business
interruption. In connection with the Company's sale of its propriety interest in
FIS, the Company was indemnified for any losses arising out of this claim.
ITEM 4.SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.
The Class A Common Stock of Security Capital is traded on the Pacific
Exchange (the "PE"). The following table states the high and low sales prices
for the Class A Common Stock on the PE for the quarterly periods indicated:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997
Price Range* Price Range
Quarter High Low Quarter High Low
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
First-ended December 31 $2 1/4 $ 1 1/4 First-ended March 31 $5 1/4 $3 3/4
Second - ended March 31 $1 3/4 $ 1 1/4 Second - ended June 30 $4 1/4 $2 7/8
Third - ended June 30 $1 15/16 $1 9/16 Third - ended September 30 $5 $2 7/8
Fourth - ended September 30 $3 3/8 $2 Fourth - ended December 31 $4 5/8 $3
Period from Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 1996 $4 1/2 $2 5/8
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* Stock prices prior to March 27, 1996 have been adjusted retroactively for a
one-to-eight reverse split whereby each share of Class A Common Stock and of
Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on March 27, 1996 was
converted into one-eighth of a share of either Class A Common Stock or Common
Stock, as the case may be.
As of March 20, 1998, there were approximately 2,271 stockholders of
record of the Class A Common Stock and 5,305,890 shares outstanding, and 13
stockholders of record of the Common Stock and 375 shares outstanding. On such
date, the closing price of the Class A Common Stock on the PE was $4.50. There
is no public trading market for the Common Stock.
The Company's tangible net worth is currently slightly above the $2
million minimum required by the PE. If the Company effects another acquisition,
it is likely that goodwill (which is not counted by the PE as an asset for
purposes of calculating tangible net worth) will be recorded in connection with
such acquisition, which may result in the Company's failure to meet such
tangible net worth requirement. This could result in the delisting of the Class
A Common Stock from the PE, if the Company is unable to meet any alternative
listing requirements.
Security Capital has not paid any dividends since the first quarter of
fiscal year 1987, except in connection with the recent exchange of the Class
A Preferred Stock for the Class A Common Stock. See "Item 13. Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following table sets forth certain selected consolidated financial data for
the Company. This selected consolidated financial data should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto
included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K and "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in Item 7 of this
Form 10-K.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Twelve Three Twelve Twelve Twelve Twelve
Months Months Months Months Months Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
12/31/97 12/31/96 9/30/96 9/30/95 9/30/94 9/30/93
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total assets $ 32,550 $ 25,797 $ 34,502 $ 10,926 $ 10,362 $ 3,734
Long-term debt $ 12,383 $ 10,047 $ 11,710 $ -- $ -- $ --
Class A preferred stock
(redeemable)(including dividends
in arrears of $0,$1,537,$1,425,
$975, $525, and $75) $ -- $ 4,537 $ 4,425 $ 3,975 $ 3,525 $ 3,075
Total stockholders' equity $ 14,794 $ 6,896 $ 6,884 $ 6,321 $ 6,694 $ 309
Operating revenues $ 25,408 $ 5,073 $ 9,854 $ -- $ -- $ 842
Income(loss) from joint
enterprise $ 129 $ (211) $ 362 $ 415 $ 282 $ 197
Income (loss) from continuing
operations before gain on sale
of proprietary interest in
affiliate and income taxes $ 1,935 $ 228 $ 1,071 $ 244 $ (69) $ (91)
Net income (loss) $ 3,360 $ 125 $ 1,013 $ 244 $ (69) $ (91)
Less preferred stock dividends (450) (113) (450) (450) (450) (75)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------
Net income(loss) applicable to
common stockholders $ 2,910 $ 12 $ 563 $ (206) $ (519) $ (166)
Earnings (loss) per common
share $ 0.66 $ 0.0 $ 0.14 $*(.05) $*(.24) $*(.14)
Dividends per share
of common stock $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
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</TABLE>
* For the fiscal years presented, earnings(loss) per share have been restated
for the one-for-eight reverse stock split effected in March 1996.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Security Capital reported net income of $3,360,000 for the twelve month period
ended December 31, 1997. This compares to net income of $125,000 and $1,013,000
for the three month transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and the twelve
month period ended September 30, 1996, respectively. The Company changed its
reporting year from a September 30th fiscal year end to a calendar year end as
of December 31, 1996. The net earnings per common share (after accrual for Class
A Preferred Stock dividends) was $.66 for the twelve month period ended December
31, 1997 as compared to net earnings per common share (after accrual for Class A
Preferred Stock dividends) of $0.0 and $.14 for the three month transitional
period ended December 31, 1996 and the twelve month period ended September 30,
1996, respectively.
On June 27, 1997, the Company's subsidiary, Pumpkin Masters Holdings, Inc.
("Pumpkin. Holdings"), through its subsidiary Pumpkin, Ltd. ("Pumpkin"), both
Delaware corporations, acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed
certain liabilities of Pumpkin Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc. (" Seller of
Pumpkin Masters"), a Colorado corporation. Pumpkin is engaged in the business of
manufacturing and distributing pumpkin and watermelon carving kits and related
accessories. The consideration paid to the Seller of Pumpkin Masters and the
transaction fees and expenses incurred at the closing date aggregated
$7,717,493. The assets purchased consisted of the assets used by the Seller of
Pumpkin Masters in the conduct of its business, including cash, accounts
receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, furniture, fixtures, computers, and
intellectual property rights and other intangibles.
Product sales for the Company increased to $25,408,000 for the twelve month
period ended December 31, 1997 as compared to $5,073,000 and $9,854,000 for the
three month transitional period ended December 31,1996 and the twelve month
period ended September 30, 1996, respectively. The acquisition of Pumpkin had a
significant impact on product sales and profitability. The acquisition was
completed just prior to Pumpkin's busiest period since 90% of its sales
historically occurs between July and October. The Company's current calendar
year product sales also reflected a full year of Possible Dreams' product sales
as compared to only the five month period from May 1, 1996 to the end of the
prior fiscal year. The Company has reduced its cost of goods sold by 2%, which
had the effect of increasing the Company's gross margin. Selling, general and
administrative expense increased to $8,878,000 for the twelve month period ended
December 31, 1997 as compared to $1,528,000 and $3,790,000 for the three month
transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and the twelve month period ended
September 30, 1996, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expense
increased because Possible Dreams' expense for the current calendar year
represents a full year of its expense while the prior fiscal year represented
only the five month period from May 1, 1996 ( the date of inception) through
September 30, 1996. The acquisition of Pumpkin increased selling, general and
administrative expense during the current calendar year by approximately
$1,405,000.The Company acquired a considerable amount of goodwill in its
acquisitions of Pumpkin and Possible Dreams. During calendar year 1997 the
Company incurred $950,000 of depreciation and amortization expense as compared
to $182,000 and $296,000 for the three month transitional period ended December
31, 1996 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 1996, respectively.
Interest expense increased to $2,005,000 for calendar year 1997 as compared to
$507,000 and $731,000 for the three month transitional period ended December 31,
1996 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 1996, respectively. This
increased interest cost can be attributed to debt service for short-term working
capital and long-term bank debt incurred in connection with the purchase of both
Possible Dreams and Pumpkin.
As previously disclosed, on May 17, 1996, Possible Dreams, Ltd, a Delaware
corporation ("Possible Dreams"), acquired substantially all of the assets and
assumed certain liabilities of Possible Dreams, Ltd. and Columbia National
Corporation both Massachusetts corporations (collectively, the "Sellers"), for
consideration of approximately $17,360,000. The assets purchased from the
Sellers consisted of the assets used in the conduct of their business. These
assets included cash, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, real
estate, furniture, fixtures, computers, and intellectual property rights and
other intangibles. The purchase price for Possible Dreams was adjusted by
$500,000 to $16,860,000 because it did not achieve the required cash flow
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from May 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company for more information.
The Company's product sales and gross profit during fiscal year 1996 increased
to $9,854,000 and $5,090,000, respectively, due to the acquisition of Possible
Dreams. Possible Dreams' sales figures reflect the five month period from May 1,
1996 to the end of the fiscal year. Possible Dreams' business is very seasonal
in nature because its main products are Christmas related. Therefore, demand for
Possible Dreams products and the company's best sales activity and gross margins
are in the last two calendar quarters of any year. Selling, general and
administrative expense increased to $4,086,000 for fiscal year 1996 as compared
to $678,000 for fiscal year 1995. This increase can be attributed to the
addition of five months of Possible Dreams' selling, general and administrative
expenses to the Company's results. The Company incurred interest expense of
$731,000 for fiscal year 1996, primarily due to debt incurred to acquire
Possible Dreams and due to increased borrowings by Possible Dreams during its
busiest seasonal period. Interest income during fiscal year 1996 decreased by
$30,000 to $483,000, primarily due to the reduction in cash related to the
payment of $2,700,000 to the Sellers in connection with the acquisition of
Possible Dreams.
The Company's percentage of Bowen, Miclette, Descant & Britt's (the
"Partnership") net revenues and expenses are classified on the Company's income
statement under the caption "Income from joint enterprise" and amounted to
income of $129,000 for calendar year 1997, a loss of $211,000 for the three
month transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and income of $362,000 and
$415,000 for fiscal years 1996 and 1995, respectively. The Company's percentage
interest in the net revenues and expenses of the Partnership was 50%. Income
from joint enterprise for calendar 1997 and fiscal year 1996 was down when
compared to fiscal year 1995, primarily due to a change in the bonus percentage
due certain officers of the Partnership, from 25% to 50%, pursuant to the terms
of the Agency Agreement. On August 29, 1996, an officer of the Partnership
exercised the put option in the Buy-Sell Agreement to purchase the Company's
proprietary interest in Foster Insurance Services, Inc. ("FIS"), a 50% partner
in the Partnership. On July 17, 1997 the Company sold, effective June 30, 1997,
its beneficial interest in FIS, a Texas corporation, to Bowen, Miclette, Descant
and Britt Inc. for consideration of $1,525,845 and recognized a gain of
approximately $1,298,000. In an unrelated transaction, the Company in December
1997 sold Foster Insurance Managers Inc. ("FIM") for $265,000 in cash to
Tri-Star Insurance Services, Ltd., a Kentucky corporation. The Company
recognized no gain as part of this transaction. The Company no longer has any
interest in the insurance brokerage business as a result of these two
transactions.
SEASONALITY
Possible Dreams experiences a significant seasonal pattern in its working
capital requirements and operating results. Possible Dreams has historically
received orders representing approximately 50% of its annual bookings during the
first quarter for each of the last three calendar years. It ships product
throughout the year, with a majority of the shipping occurring in the third and
fourth calendar quarters of each year. Possible Dreams hires temporary employees
during its third and fourth calendar quarters to accommodate peak shipping
periods. Possible Dreams offers extended payment terms to some of its customers
for seasonal merchandise and, accordingly, collects a substantial portion of its
accounts receivable in the fourth calendar quarter. Due to the seasonal pattern,
Possible Dreams has had greater working capital needs in its second and third
calendar quarters and has experienced greater cash availability in its fourth
calendar quarter. As a result of this sales pattern, Possible Dreams typically
records a substantial portion of its revenues in its third and fourth calendar
quarters and expects this seasonal pattern to continue for the foreseeable
future. Possible Dreams has historically financed its operations through
internally generated cash flow and short term seasonal borrowings.
Pumpkin also experiences a significant seasonal pattern in its working capital
requirements and operating results. Pumpkin's seasonal period has historically
been between July and October with approximately 90% of its sales occurring
during this period each year. Pumpkin offers extended payment terms to some of
its customers for seasonal merchandise and collects a substantial portion of its
accounts receivable in the fourth calendar quarter. Pumpkin has had a greater
working capital need in the second and third calendar quarters and has
experienced its greater cash availability in the fourth calendar quarter. It is
anticipated that this seasonal pattern will continue for the foreseeable future.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and cash equivalents increased by $2,031,000 to $10,041,000 at December 31,
1997, primarily due to proceeds received from the sale of the Company's
insurance agency brokerage operation. The Company sold its proprietary interest
in FIS, an independent insurance agency, for $1,525,000 in cash and recognized a
gain of $1,298,000. The Company, in an unrelated sale, sold FIM, its managing
general agency, for $265,000 in cash. The combination of these two transactions
had the effect of increasing consolidated working capital. Consolidated working
capital at December 31, 1997 increased by $2,610,000 to $14,519,000 as compared
to $11,909,000 at December 31, 1996.
The acquisition of Pumpkin also had an impact on consolidated working capital.
Long-term debt increased by $2,336,000 to $12,383,000, primarily due to the
acquisition by the Company of Pumpkin. Of the cash paid to the Seller of Pumpkin
Masters, $1,500,000 was provided by the Company and the balance was borrowed
pursuant to a credit agreement. The credit agreement provides various credit
facilities to Pumpkin to partially finance the acquisition, to provide for
seasonal working capital and letter of credit requirements and to pay
transaction expenses. The credit facility consists of a revolving credit
facility of up to $3,500,000 and amortizing term debt of $5,000,000 maturing
from four to six years from the closing date. The credit facilities are secured
by all of the acquired assets as well as by a pledge to the lenders under such
agreement of the capital stock of Pumpkin owned by Pumpkin Holdings. In
connection with this credit agreement, the lenders were issued a warrant
exerciseable for 10% of the Class B Common Stock, on a fully diluted basis, of
Pumpkin. The Class B Common Stock is non-voting and convertible at any time into
voting, Class A Common Stock of Pumpkin. An executive officer of Pumpkin was
granted an option to acquire 4% of the Class A Common Stock of Pumpkin at an
exercise price of $1,754 per share. This option is subject to certain
restrictions on transfer of the shares of Pumpkin owned by the executive
officer, together with certain preemptive rights, puts and calls and "tag
along/drag along" rights with respect to these shares.
The Company expects no major increase in capital expenditures during calendar
year 1998. The Company believes that with the addition of Pumpkin, the proceeds
from the sale of the Company's insurance agency operations and from cash and
cash equivalents at December 31, 1997, there will be sufficient cash on hand to
meet the Company's working capital and operating expenditure requirements during
calendar year 1998 and to compete for other acquisition opportunities.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not Applicable
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
Independent Auditors' Report ....................................................... 17
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income--For the Year Ended December 31, 1997, the
Three Months ended December 31, 1996 and the Years Ended September 30,
1996 and 1995 ................................................................... 18
Consolidated Balance Sheets -- As of December 31, 1997 and 1996 ................. 19
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--For the Year Ended December 31, 1997, the
Three Months Ended December 31, 1996 and the Years Ended September 30,
1996 and 1995 ................................................................... 20
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity-- For the Year Ended December 31,
1997, the Three Months Ended December 31, 1996 and the Years Ended September 30,
1996 and 1995 ................................................................... 21
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ...................................... 22
Supplementary Financial Information
</TABLE>
See Note 9 to Consolidated Financial Statements under this Item 8.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of
Security Capital Corporation
Houston, Texas 77008
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Security Capital
Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 1997 and 1996
and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and
cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1997, the three months ended December
31, 1996 and the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995. 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 in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Security Capital Corporation and
subsidiaries at December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1997, the three months
ended December 31, 1996 and the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
April 7, 1998
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Consolidated Statements of Income
Security Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Twelve Three Twelve
Months Months Months Twelve
Ended Ended Ended Months Ended
12/31/97 12/31/96 9/30/96 9/30/95
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Product sales $ 25,408 $ 5,073 $ 9,854 $ -
Cost of goods sold 11,803 2,476 4,764 -
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Gross profit $ 13,605 $ 2,597 $ 5,090 $ -
Selling, general and administrative 8,878 1,528 3,790 678
Depreciation and amortization 950 182 296 17
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Total operating expenses 9,828 1,710 4,086 695
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Operating income(loss) $ 3,777 $ 887 $ 1,004 $ (695)
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OTHER INCOME/EXPENSE
Income (loss) from joint enterprise 129 $ (211) $ 362 $ 415
Interest income 368 98 483 513
Interest expense (2,005) (507) (731) -
Other income 22 16 82 11
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Total other income (expense) $ (1,486) $ (604) $ 196 $ 939
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Minority interest share of net income (356) (55) (129) -
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Income before gain on sale of proprietary
interest in affiliate and income taxes $ 1,935 $ 228 $ 1,071 $ 244
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Gain on sale of proprietary interest in affiliate 1,298 - - -
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Income before provision (benefit) for income
taxes $ 3,233 $ 228 $ 1,071 $ 244
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Federal and state income tax provision (benefit) (127) 103 58 -
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Net income $ 3,360 $ 125 $ 1,013 $ 244
Less preferred stock dividends (450) (113) (450) (450)
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Net income(loss) applicable to common
stockholders $ 2,910 $ 12 $ 563 $ (206)
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Net income(loss) per common share $ 0.66 $ 0.0 $ 0.14 $ *(0.05)
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Weighted average shares outstanding 4,382 4,060 4,060 *4,061
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</TABLE>
* Restated for one-for-eight reverse stock split.
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part
of these financial statements.
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Security Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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As of December 31, 1997 1996
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ASSETS ( In thousands, except par value and shares)
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,041 $ 8,010
Account receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $317 and $250) 2,746 3,063
Inventory 4,307 3,612
Deferred tax asset 539 -
Other current assets 582 628
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Total current assets 18,215 15,313
Property and equipment (net of accumulated
depreciation of $133 and $211) 1,404 1,095
Intangible assets (net of accumulated
amortization of $1,067 and $353 ) 12,767 8,984
Licenses and other assets 164 405
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Total Assets $ 32,550 $ 25,797
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Note payable $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Current portion of long-term debt 1,339 950
Accounts payable 811 1,047
Federal income tax - current 50 -
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 496 407
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Total current liabilities 3,696 3,404
Long-term debt, less current portion 12,383 10,047
Other long-term obligations 258 -
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Total Liabilities $ 16,337 $ 13,451
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Minority interest 1,419 913
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Commitments and Contingencies $ - $ -
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Class A preferred stock (redeemable), $.01 par
value, 50,000 shares authorized, 0 and 30,000
shares issued (including dividends in arrears
of $0 and $1,537) $ - $ 4,537
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value, 7,500 shares
authorized; 551shares issued $ - $ -
Class A common stock, $.01 par value,
10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,625,065 and
4,378,190 shares issued 56 44
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,500,000
shares authorized; none issued - -
Additional paid-in capital 67,520 62,544
Accumulated deficit (47,567) (50,477)
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 318,575 shares (5,215) (5,215)
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Total Stockholders' Equity $ 14,794 $ 6,896
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 32,550 $ 25,797
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part
of these statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Security Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Twelve Three Months Twelve Twelve
Months Ended Ended Months Ended Months Ended
12/31/97 12/31/96 9/30/96 9/30/95
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 3,360 $ 125 $ 1,013 $ 244
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation of property and
equipment, and amortization of goodwill and
deferred items 950 182 296 17
Minority interest 356 55 129 -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of effects from acquisition of business
(Increase) in deferred tax asset (539) - - -
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 723 6,731 (6,969) -
(Increase) decrease in inventories 1,652 1,398 (1,566) -
(Increase) decrease in other assets 35 (268) 839 (169)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
and other accrued expenses (1,427) (657) 885 321
Increase in income tax payable 32 - - -
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 5,142 7,566 (5,373) 413
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (131) (3) (13) -
Purchase of assets of Possible Dreams and
Columbia National Corporation (net of cash
acquired of $764) - - (16,296) -
Purchase of assets of Pumpkin, Ltd. (net of
cash
acquired of $444) (5,945) - - -
Proceeds from sale of Foster Insurance Managers 265 - - -
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities (5,811) (3) (16,309) -
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in borrowings under line of credit - (7,884) 6,234 -
Borrowings incurred to finance the acquisition of
Possible Dreams and Columbia National
Corporation - - 14,360 -
Borrowing incurred to finance the acquisition of
Pumpkin Ltd. 5,000 - - -
Net decrease in term loans (1,752) (375)
Repayment of additional payment obligations (44) - - -
Repayment of debt to affiliate (504) - - -
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 2,700 (8,259) 20,594 -
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,031 (696) (1,088) 413
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 8,010 8,706 9,794 9,381
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 10,041 $ 8,010 $ 8,706 $ 9,794
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part
of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
Security Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Class A Additional
Number of Common Common Paid-in Accumulated Treasury
(In thousands except shares) Shares Issued* Stock Stock Capital Deficit Stock Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, September 30, 1994 35,033,880 $-- $ 350 $ 62,405 $(50,846) $(5,215) $ 6,694
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Price adjustment of stock
previously sold to FGS and
designees -- -- -- (167) -- -- (167)
Net income for fiscal year 1995 -- -- -- -- 244 244
Dividends in arrears on preferred
stock -- -- -- -- (450) -- (450)
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Balance, September 30, 1995 35,033,880 $-- $ 350 $ 62,238 $(51,052) $(5,215) $ 6,321
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Net income for fiscal year 1996 -- -- -- -- 1,013 -- 1,013
Dividends in arrears on preferred
stock -- -- -- -- (450) -- (450)
Reverse one-for-eight stock split (30,654,102) -- (306) 306 -- -- --
Payment for fractional shares (1,037) -- -- -- -- -- --
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Balance, September 30, 1996 4,378,741 $-- $ 44 $ 62,544 $(50,489) $(5,215) $ 6,884
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Net income for the three months ended
December 31, 1996 -- -- -- -- 125 -- 125
Dividends in arrears on preferred
stock -- -- -- -- (113) -- (113)
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Balance, December 31, 1996 4,378,741 -- 44 62,544 (50,477) (5,215) 6,896
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Net income forb calendar year 1997 -- -- -- -- 3,360 -- 3,360
Dividends in arrears on preferred
stock -- -- -- -- (450) -- (450)
Conversion of 30,000 hares of Class
preferred stock into 1,246,875 Class A
common stock 1,246,875 -- 12 4,976 -- -- 4,988
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Balance, December 31, 1997 5,625,616 $-- $ 56 $ 67,520 $(47,567) $(5,215) $ 14,794
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* Includes both Common Stock and Class A Common Stock
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Security Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
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1. Organization
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Security Capital Corporation ("Security Capital" or, when referred to together
with its subsidiaries, the "Company") owns, through its 90% owned subsidiary,
P.D. Holdings, Inc. ("P.D. Holdings") 90% (77.5% effective after consideration
of the outstanding warrants issued in conjunction with debt to purchase
outstanding shares of common stock) of the outstanding shares of Possible
Dreams, Ltd. ("Possible Dreams"), a Delaware corporation. Possible Dreams
acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of
Possible Dreams, Ltd. and Columbia National Corporation, both Massachusetts
corporations, during May 1996. Possible Dreams operates as an importer,
designer, warehouser and distributor of collectible Christmas figurines and
ornaments and, to a lesser extent, religious articles. Pumpkin, Ltd.("Pumpkin")
a Delaware corporation was established in June 1997 and was initially
capitalized by the contribution of $1,500,000 from Pumpkin Masters Holdings,
Inc. ("Holdings") and the issuance of a warrant for 100 shares of Class B
nonvoting stock of Pumpkin at the warrant holder's option. Security Capital
owns, through its 80% owned subsidiary Holdings, 100% of the capital stock of
Pumpkin. Pumpkin acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Pumpkin,
Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc. (the "Seller of Pumpkin Masters"), in June 1997
for a total purchase price of $7,717,493. Pumpkin is engaged in the business of
manufacturing and distributing pumpkin and watermelon carving kits (comprised
primarily of tools and patterns) and related accessories.
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2. Summary of significant accounting and reporting policies
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ACQUISITION OF POSSIBLE DREAMS, LTD.
The Company acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Possible
Dreams, Ltd., a Massachusetts corporation, and Columbia National Corp., a
Massachusetts corporation, in May 1996, for a total initial purchase price of
$17,360,000. To finance the transaction, the Company used $3,000,000 of equity
contribution from P.D. Holdings ($300,000 provided by minority owners of P.D.
Holdings), borrowed $9,250,000 under term loan agreements, borrowed $2,650,000
under a line-of-credit agreement and issued $2,460,000 in subordinated debt. The
subordinated debt included a note payable for $500,000 which was contingent on
Possible Dreams' obtaining a certain level of cash flow from May 1, 1996 to
December 31, 1996. Possible Dreams' did not achieve the required cash flow and
the subordinated debt was reduced by $500,000 to $1,960,000 and goodwill was
reduced in the same amount. The acquisition, after subordinated debt reduction
of $500,000, was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and the
acquisition can be summarized as follows:
Source of acquisition funds:
Cash $ 2,700,000
Debt issued (Note 5) 13,860,000
Minority interests investment 300,000
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$16,860,000
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Allocation of purchase price:
Goodwill and other intangible assets $ 8,837,175
Inventories 3,443,796
Accounts receivable 2,824,506
Property and equipment 1,100,000
Other assets 113,605
Working capital 540,918
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$16,860,000
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The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the operations of
Possible Dreams since May 1, 1996.
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ACQUISITION OF PUMPKIN, LTD.
The Company acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Pumpkin, Ltd.
in June 1997, for a total purchase price of $7,717,493. The Company used a
$1,500,000 equity contribution and borrowed $5,000,000 under term loan
agreements to finance the acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for under
the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price was allocated as
follows:
Source of acquisition funds:
Cash $444,007
Debt issued 5,000,000
Future minimum additional payments 391,014
Liabilities assumed 1,646,342
Transaction costs 236,130
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$7,717,493
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Allocation of purchase price:
Goodwill $3,758,659
Inventories 2,348,295
Patents 900,867
Accounts receivable 406,529
Property and equipment 289,506
Other assets 13,637
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$7,717,493
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In addition to the cash purchase price paid at the closing, the purchase
agreement provides for additional payments (the "Earnout Amount") to the Seller
of Pumpkin Masters which are contingent upon future earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), as defined. The Seller of
Pumpkin Masters will be entitled to an Earnout Amount of $2,000,000 payable in
2002 should average annual EBITDA from the four year period January 1, 1997
through December 31, 2000 exceed $2,000,000. The Earnout Amount will be reduced
proportionately if annual EBITDA is less than $2,000,000 but greater than
$1,500,000. If average annual EBITDA is less than $1,500,000, the Earnout Amount
will be zero.
The purchase agreement also provides for additional payments (" Additional
Payments") to the Seller of Pumpkin Masters which are also contingent upon
future EBITDA. At a minimum, Pumpkin will be required to make Additional
Payments totaling $120,000 annually through the year 2001. The present value of
the minimum Additional Payments based upon an imputed interest rate of 10% has
been recorded as a liability in the accompanying balance sheet. The annual
Additional Payment will increase to $160,000 in any year in which EBITDA is
greater than $2,400,000.
In connection with the transaction, Pumpkin granted an option to purchase 36
shares of its Class A Common Stock to a key employee at an exercise price of
$1,754 per share. The option has a term of ten years and is immediately
exercisable.
The Company's consolidated financial statements include the operations of
Pumpkin for the period June 27, 1997 (date of inception) through December 31,
1997.
DISPOSITION OF FOSTER INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. AND FOSTER INSURANCE MANAGERS
INC.
On July 17, 1997 the Company sold its beneficial interest in Foster Insurance
Services, Inc. ("FIS"), a Texas corporation, to Bowen, Miclette, Descant and
Britt Inc. for consideration of $1,525,845 and recognized a gain of
approximately $1,298,000. In an unrelated transaction, the Company in December
1997 sold Foster Insurance Managers Inc. ("FIM") for $265,000 in cash to
Tri-Star Insurance Services, Ltd., a Kentucky corporation. The Company
recognized no gain as part of this transaction. The Company no longer has any
interest in the insurance brokerage business as a result of these two
transactions. The net revenues and expenses of FIS are shown on the consolidated
statements of income as income (loss) from joint enterprise.
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CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Security Capital, all of its subsidiaries and its affiliate FIS prior to its
disposition effective June 30, 1997 and FIM prior to its disposition effective
December 30, 1997. All significant inter-company balances have been eliminated
in consolidation.
USE OF MANAGEMENT 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 reported period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates included within the financial statements include sales
return and discount reserves, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory
obsolescence reserves and the fair value and economic lives of intangible
assets.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers
all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less to be
cash equivalents. Interest paid during calendar year 1997 and the three month
transitional period ended December 31, 1996 was $2,005,000 and $507,000,
respectively. The Company paid interest expense of $731,000 and $0 for fiscal
years 1996 and 1995. Federal income taxes of $72,500, $30,000, $ 0, and $ 0 were
paid during calendar year 1997, the three month transitional period ended
December 31, 1996, fiscal year 1996 and fiscal year 1995.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues from product sales are recognized in the period in which the
merchandise is shipped. Customers who purchase certain minimum quantities
receive extended payment terms.
INVENTORIES
Inventories, comprised of finished goods, are valued at the lower of cost or
market, with cost being determined by the first-in, first-out method ("FIFO") at
Possible Dreams and the average cost method at Pumpkin.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Fixed assets
are comprised of the following:
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December 31, 1997 1996
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(In thousands)
Land and improvements $ 370 $370
Buildings and improvements 738 630
Machinery and equipment 251 54
Data processing equipment 83 24
Furniture and fixtures 95 228
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Total cost $1,537 $ 1,306
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Less: accumulated depreciation 133 211
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Net book value $1,404 $ 1,095
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the cost in excess of the fair value of net assets
acquired in the Pumpkin and Possible Dreams acquisitions ("Goodwill") of
$11,256,279 (net of amortization), deferred financing costs of $666,295 (net of
amortization), and patents (net of amortization) of $844,194. Goodwill is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years and deferred financing costs
are being amortized over the term of the related debt. Patents are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over their remaining lives of nine to twelve
years.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments consist of current assets (except inventories), current
liabilities, notes payable, additional payment obligations and long-term debt.
Current assets and current liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates
fair value. Notes payable, the additional payment obligations and long-term debt
bear interest at current market rates and, accordingly, the carrying value of
the debt approximates fair value.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per common share amounts are based on the weighted average number of
Common and Class A Common Shares outstanding and the dilutive effect, if any, of
outstanding stock options. The sum of Common and Class A Common Stock is used
because the two classes are identical except for certain transfer restrictions.
Earnings per common share assuming full dilution are based on the actual shares
outstanding and the dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding stock options. The
assumed conversion of these options was anti-dilutive and had no impact for all
periods presented.
The weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the computations of
basic and fully diluted earnings per share was 4,382,157, 4,060,166, 4,060,166
and 4,060,659 for calendar year 1997, the three month transitional period ended
December 31, 1996 and fiscal years 1996 and 1995, respectively. All references
to amounts per share and number of shares in the financial statements and
elsewhere throughout this report are restated to give effect to the
one-for-eight reverse stock split effected in March 1996.
INCOME TAXES
The Company computes deferred income taxes based on the differences between the
financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax
rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
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3. Stock option plan
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Security Capital's 1982 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"), as amended on
December 10, 1990, provides for the granting of options to purchase up to
950,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to eligible employees of the Company at
the fair market value on the date of the grant. Options were to be exercised in
installments over the option period, but no options could be exercised after 10
years from the date of the grant. The Plan terminated on January 25, 1992.
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Changes in outstanding shares under option during calendar year 1997, the three
months ended December 31, 1996 and the two fiscal years ended September 30, 1996
and 1995 and the balance outstanding and available for future grant at December
31, 1997 are summarized as follows:
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Number of Option Price
Shares * Range *
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Outstanding at September 30, 1994 4,325 $5.00 - $49.04
Granted -
Exercised -
Canceled 313
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Outstanding at September 30, 1995 4,012 $5.00
Granted -
Exercised -
Canceled -
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Outstanding at September 30, 1996 4,012 $5.00
Granted -
Exercised -
Canceled
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Outstanding at December 31, 1996 4,012 $5.00
Granted
Exercised
Canceled (4,012)
Outstanding at December 31, 1997 -0-
Exercisable:
At December 31, 1997 -0-
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Available for future grant -0-
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The remaining outstanding stock options have expired due to reaching the final
exercise date.
* Restated for one-for-eight reverse stock split.
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4. Federal income taxes
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Security Capital files a consolidated Federal income tax return with its
subsidiaries using a September 30 fiscal year reporting basis.
At December 31, 1997, the Company had net operating loss carry-forwards for
Federal income tax purposes of approximately $13 million, the expiration dates
of which are as follows:
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December 31, Amount
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(In thousands)
2002 $ 3,600
2003 1,800
2004 4,000
2005 2,400
2006 400
2007 200
2008 600
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$ 13,000
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In addition, in connection with the disposition of a former subsidiary of the
Company, the Company incurred a tax loss amounting to approximately $26 million
during the year ended September 30, 1988. The Company believes that a
substantial portion of this loss is an ordinary loss for Federal income purposes
which may be carried forward to 2003, although there can be no assurance that
this position would prevail, if challenged. The Company believes that
approximately $7.4 million of the loss is a capital loss which expired unused at
September 30, 1994. The Company's Federal income tax returns have been examined
by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") through fiscal 1986 and the above
loss carry-forwards, including the loss on disposition of the aforementioned
subsidiary, remain subject to review by the IRS.
The Company computes deferred income taxes based on the differences between the
financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax
rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
The tax effects of the items comprising the Company's net deferred tax asset at
December 31, 1997 and 1996 in the Company's statement of financial position are
as follows:
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December 31, 1997 1996
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(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets (credits):
Allowance for doubtful accounts and
inventory differences $ 189 $ 39
Operating loss carry-forwards 10,744 11,987
Alternative minimum tax carryover 100 -
Accelerated depreciation and other (11) (17)
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11,022 12,009
Valuation allowance (10,483) (12,009)
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Net deferred tax asset $ 539 $ -0-
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A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to income taxes based on the
34% statutory rate for the year ended December 31, 1997 is as follows (in
thousands):
Federal income taxes based on 34% of pre-tax
income $ 1,118
Utilization of Federal net operating loss
carry-forwards (944)
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit 198
Recognition of deferred tax asset for Federal net
operating loss carry-forwards (500)
Other 1
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Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ (127)
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5. Debt
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Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1997 and December 31,
1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Possible Dreams Tranche A Term Loan, payable in twenty quarterly installments
through July 1, 2001. The loan bears interest at the commercial paper rate plus
4% (9.586% at December 31, 1997 and 9.566% at December 31, 1996). Interest
is payable monthly. $4,175 $5,375
Possible Dreams Tranche B Term Loan, payable in seven annual installments
through April 1, 2003. The loan bears interest at the commercial paper rate plus
6% ( 11.586% at December 31, 1997 and 11.566% at December 31, 1996). Interest
is payable monthly. 3,500 3,500
Possible Dreams Subordinated promissory notes payable to the former owners of
Possible Dreams, interest rates ranging from 10 - 14% ( 10% at December 31, 1997
and December 31, 1996) per annum. The principal payments are due in one
installment on May 31, 2003. Interest is payable in semi-annual installments
on May 1 and November 1. 1,960 2,460
Pumpkin Tranche A Term Loan, payable in 16 quarterly installments ranging from
$150,000 to $225,000 through December 31, 2001; The loan bears interest at the
commercial paper rate plus 4.5% (10.09% at December 31, 1997). Interest is
payable monthly. 2,448 -
Pumpkin Tranche B Term Loan, payable in eight quarterly installments commencing
upon repayment of the Tranche A Term Loan but no later than October 1, 2001. The
loan bears interest at the commercial paper rate plus 6.5% (approximately 12.09%
at December 31, 1997). Interest is payable monthly. 2,000 -
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14,083 11,335
Less amounts representing debt discount (361) (338)
Less current portion (1,339) (950)
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Total long term debt $12,383 $10,047
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</TABLE>
The scheduled repayments of the loans are as follows:
DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT
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(In thousands)
1998 $1,339
1999 1,930
2000 2,083
2001 2,326
2002 3,025
Thereafter 3,380
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$14,083
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In connection with the Possible Dreams Tranche A and Tranche B loans , Possible
Dreams' issued warrants to purchase 250 shares (12.5%) of Possible Dreams Class
B Common Stock. The Class B Common Stock is non-voting and convertible at any
time into voting, Class A Common Stock of Possible Dreams. The warrants were
valued at approximately $428,571 and recorded as an original issue discount. The
discount will be amortized over the life of the debt using the effective
interest method. The Tranche A and B loans contain financial and prepayment of
principal covenants. If Possible Dreams' cash flows meet certain thresholds, as
defined in the loan agreements,
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payments due under the Tranche A and B loans will become accelerated. The
Possible Dreams' subordinated promissory note contained provisions under which
the notes would be reduced by $500,000 if certain levels of cash flows were not
met by Possible Dreams. Since these levels were not met, the subordinated notes
and goodwill recorded at the acquisition were reduced in 1997 by $500,000.
In connection with the Pumpkin Tranche A and Tranche B loans, Pumpkin issued a
warrant to purchase 100 shares of Pumpkin's Class B common stock. The Class B
Common Stock is non-voting and convertible at any time into voting, Class A
Common Stock of Pumkin The warrants were valued at $150,000 and recorded as an
original issue discount. The discount will be amortized over the term of the
debt of five to six years using the effective interest method.
In addition, the Company entered into a Consolidated Income Tax Sharing
Agreement (the "Tax Sharing Agreement") with Possible Dreams and Pumpkin whereby
both companies will calculate and pay to the Company the amount of its income
tax liability as if they were not part of a consolidated group. The excess of
the payment made by Possible Dreams and Pumpkin to the Company over the
Company's tax liability will accrue to the Company subject to certain rights of
the lenders. The lenders require the Company to set aside in a separate account
such excess amounts paid by Possible Dreams and Pumpkin to the Company during
the first three years of the Tax Sharing Agreement and to pledge the Company's
rights in such account to the lenders as additional collateral for the loans to
Possible Dreams and Pumpkin.
Possible Dreams maintains a $10,000,000 revolving line of credit that expires on
May 17, 2003. Pumpkin maintains a $3,500,000 revolving line of credit which is
limited to the borrowing base, as defined, and expires on the earlier of the
date upon which the Pumpkin Tranche A and Tranche B loans have been paid in full
or July 1, 2003. Possible Dreams had $1,000,000 drawn on its revolving line of
credit, while Pumpkin had nothing outstanding at December 31, 1997. Pumpkin's
revolving line of credit bears interest at the commercial paper rate plus 4.25%
(9.84% at December 31, 1997), while Possible Dreams' revolving line of credit
bears interest at the commercial paper rate plus 4% (9.586 at December 31,
1997). Interest on both the revolving lines of credit are payable monthly.
The Possible Dreams' credit agreement contains restrictive covenants prohibiting
or limiting certain actions of Possible Dreams, including payment of capital
expenditures, investments, and incurrences of debt, and requires certain actions
of Possible Dreams, including the maintenance of specified levels of
profitability and tangible net worth, as defined. At December 31, 1997, Possible
Dreams was not in compliance with the restrictive covenants related to capital
expenditures and minimum EBITDA. However, Possible Dreams received a waiver of
such noncompliance for the entirety of calendar year 1997 from its lender.
Both Possible Dreams' and Pumpkin's lines of credit and term loans are secured
by substantially all their assets as well as by a pledge to the lender of their
common stock.
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6. Redeemable Preferred Stock
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FGS and its designees purchased 30,000 shares of Preferred Stock from the
Company for $3,000,000, on July 30, 1993. This non-voting preferred stock is
subject to mandatory redemption on the following date or dates: (1) eight years
from the date of issuance of the first shares of such stock; (2) the occurrence
of a change of control in the majority of the Board of Directors; or (3) each
date, if any, on which an adjustment to the purchase price of the stock shall be
required. The stock has a purchase price and redemption price equal to the
liquidation value, which is $100 per share. In addition, the Class A Preferred
Stock bears a dividend of 15% per annum payable in cash. Until redemption or the
liquidation of the Company, dividends on Preferred Stock are payable only out of
cumulative net income since January 1, 1990
As of December 31, 1997, FGS and its designees converted its 30,000 shares of
Class A Preferred Stock and $1,987,500 of accrued dividends into 1,246,875
shares of Class A Common Stock at a valuation of $4 per share.
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7. Stockholders' Equity
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On January 26, 1990, Security Capital executed a Stock Purchase Agreement with
FGS, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("FGS"). Pursuant to the Stock Purchase
Agreement, FGS and its designees had acquired for an aggregate consideration to
date of $4,416,613 (subject to adjustments as noted below) 4,483,975 shares
(without adjusting for the reverse stock split) of Class A Common Stock, 1025
shares (without adjusting for the reverse stock split) of Common Stock and
30,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock. The original purchase price per share
for such Common Equity purchased by FGS and its designees was $.3822816 per
share. This per share price was the unconsolidated net book value of the
Company's Common Stock as of September 30, 1989 subject to various adjustments
pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement. The adjustments to the per share price
under the Stock Purchase Agreement which have been made since the purchase of
capital stock by FGS, and which may in the future be made, reflect the
difference, if any, between estimated amounts and actual amounts (a) received in
connection with (i) the liquidation of the Company's investment in Security
Capital Lloyds ("SCL"), (ii) the sale of certain assets of the Company and (iii)
the termination of the Company's pension plan and (b) expended in connection
with termination of the lease of the Company's New York office. Such adjustments
shall be made no less frequently than every six months with the final adjustment
no later than the date of termination of the sublease of the Company's former
New York office in January 1995. In addition, the per share price is subject to
adjustment (i) to reflect liabilities of the Company, if any, existing prior to
January 26, 1990 not included in the calculation of the per share price or (ii)
in satisfaction of Security Capital's obligation to indemnify FGS for losses
resulting from or relating to (x) any misrepresentation, breach of warranty or
breach of covenant in the Stock Purchase Agreement or (y) operations of the
Company prior to January 26, 1990. As of the date of this report, the only known
remaining adjustments to the per share price under the Stock Purchase Agreement
relate to possible amounts due to the City and State of New York. During fiscal
year 1996, the Company paid $166,000 to FGS and its designees for prior year
adjustments.
In March 1996, the Company effected a one-for-eight reverse split of the
Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The reverse split had the
effect of decreasing the number of issued shares from 35,033,880 to
approximately 4,378,741. The par value of the reduced shares in connection with
the reverse split was charged to Common Stock and Class A Common Stock and a
like amount credited to paid-in-capital. Accordingly, all share and per share
data in the financial statements and footnotes have been restated to reflect the
reverse stock split.
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8. Related party transactions
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On April 27, 1990, Security Capital entered into an Advisory Services Agreement
effective as of January 26, 1990 (the "Advisory Agreement") with Capital
Partners, Inc. ("CP, Inc."), an entity affiliated with FGS, pursuant to which
such entity provides certain advisory services in the areas of investments,
general administration, corporate development, strategic planning, stockholder
relations, financial matters and general business policy in lieu of the services
previously provided by certain of the Company's officers and other support
personnel from the Company's former New York office. The annual fee for such
services pursuant to the Advisory Agreement was $150,000 (due in quarterly
installments in advance) plus certain out-of-pocket costs (which do not include
rent and utilities of CP, Inc. and compensation of CP, Inc. employees). In
connection with the acquisition of Possible Dreams, the Company entered into an
amendment to the Advisory Agreement with CP, Inc. to provide management advisory
services to Possible Dreams for an increase in the annual fee of $175,000 to
$325,000. In connection with the acquisition of Pumpkin the Company entered into
another amendment to the Advisory Agreement with CP, Inc. to provide management
advisory services to Pumpkin. The fee to CP, Inc. will be payable quarterly and
will be the greater of $100,000 annually or 5% of the Pumpkin's annual EBITDA,
as defined in the purchase agreement. Such fee is subject to appropriate
adjustment should the scope of operations of the Company change, whether from an
acquisition or otherwise. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, no compensation is
paid to the current Chairman of the Board, President and Secretary and Assistant
Secretary in their respective capacities as such.
The Advisory Agreement states that, from time to time, CP, Inc. may present
acquisition opportunities to the Company that it believes may be appropriate for
the Company, but that CP, Inc. is under no obligation to present any or all
acquisition candidates of which it is aware to the Company except for insurance
agency business. If the Company or any of its subsidiaries completes any
acquisition which was presented by CP, Inc., the Company is obligated to pay CP,
Inc. an investment banking fee at the usual and customary rate for transactions
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of such size and complexity. In connection with the Possible Dreams and Pumpkin
acquisitions, investment banking fees of $200,000 and $120,000 were paid to CP,
Inc., respectively. The initial term of the Advisory Agreement was for one year
commencing on January 26, 1990; the agreement provides that thereafter it will
be automatically extended for additional one-year periods unless either party
gives 30 days' written notice to the other of its intention to terminate.
Both of the key executives of Possible Dreams have entered into employment,
consulting and non-competition agreements. The President and Chief Executive
Officer of Possible Dreams, acquired 10% of the Class A Common Stock of P.D.
Holdings for $300,000, as part of the Company's transaction to purchase Possible
Dreams. The President and another executive officer were granted options to
purchase an additional 10% of such Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of
approximately $1,904 per share. Both executive officers, P.D. Holdings and the
Company entered into a Stockholders' Agreement providing for certain
restrictions on transfers of the shares of P.D. Holdings owned by them, together
with certain preemptive rights, rights of first refusal, puts and calls, "tag
along/drag along" rights and registration rights with respect to the Class A and
Class B Common Stock of P.D. Holdings. The Company has employment agreements
with both key executives for five and three year terms. In addition, at the
conclusion of the employment agreements the President and the other key
executive officer each have a consulting agreement for three and one year terms,
respectively. During the term of the agreement, the President will be paid
$75,000, adjusted for the cost of living, and the other executive officer will
be paid $50,000, adjusted for the cost of living.
A key employee of Pumpkin was granted options to acquire 36 shares, or 4% of the
Class A Common Stock of Pumpkin, at an exercise price per share of $1,754. The
options, which are immediately exercisable, are subject to certain restrictions
on transfer of these shares of Pumpkin owned by the executive, together with
certain preemptive rights, puts and calls and "tag along/drag along" rights with
respect to these shares.
The options have a term of ten years.
The Seller of Pumpkin received stock of Holdings constituting 20% of the
outstanding Common Stock of Holdings. The Seller of Pumpkin is also entitled to
receive a payment of up to $2,000,000 (the "Earnout Amount") if Pumpkin's
average earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"),
as defined in the asset purchase agreement, is in excess of $1,500,000 during
the four fiscal years following the closing. If earned, the amount is first
payable in June of 2002, with the possibility of being deferred until June 2004.
In addition, the Seller of Pumpkin will receive a payment of at least $120,000
and up to $160,000 each fiscal year, payable quarterly, until the Earnout Amount
is either not to be earned or, if determined to be earned, paid. The Earnout
Amount is fully subordinate to debt under such credit agreement and any loans by
the Company to Pumpkin. The purchase agreement also provides for certain
restrictions on transfers of shares of Pumpkin Holdings owned by the Company and
the Seller of Pumpkin Masters, together with certain preemptive rights, rights
of first refusal, puts and calls and "tag along" rights.
Effective September 1, 1992, FIM entered into (i) an Agency and Management
Services Agreement (as amended, the "Agency Agreement") with FIS which replaced
a previous agreement with Stanley L. Spring, and (ii) a Buy-Sell Agreement (the
"Buy-Sell Agreement") with FIS and Edward G. Britt, Jr. ("Britt"), the sole
shareholder of FIS. In connection with these transactions, Mr. Spring resigned
all directorships and offices held by him with Security Capital and its
affiliates.
Pursuant to the Agency Agreement, FIM reappointed FIS as its local recording
agent in Texas for FIM and related insurance companies and FIM agreed to provide
management consultation services to FIS and to use its best efforts to maintain
insurance markets for the placement of the insurance business produced by FIS.
As compensation for its management consultation services, FIM will be paid 100%
of the net pre-tax income of FIS (after the accrual of up to 25% of the pre-tax
income to FIS for the payment of bonuses to FIS's employees) until the earlier
of (i) the payment to FIM of (x) $1,000,000 (plus or minus the net pre-tax
profits or losses of FIS from October 1, 1991 through the effective date of the
Agency Agreement and less amounts paid to FIM as rental for certain office
furniture), reduced by (y) an amount equal to two times any amount paid by FIS
to FIM prior to September 30, 1995 from the proceeds of capital contributions by
Britt or (ii) September 30, 1996. Thereafter, FIM will be paid a percentage of
FIS's net pre-tax income based upon the amounts theretofore paid to FIM as
provided in the Agency Agreement, but in any event not less than 50% of such net
pre-tax income. The Agency Agreement has a term of 20 years, and will be
automatically renewed for successive one year periods unless terminated by
either party on 60
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days' prior notice; provided, however, that the Agency Agreement will terminate
upon the earliest to occur of (i) the death or disability of Britt, (ii) a sale
of the stock of FIS by Britt or the termination of the Buy-Sell Agreement, (iii)
the inability of FIM and FIS to resolve material disputes on or after September
30, 1994 upon notice of termination from either party, and (iv) notice from FIM
following the suspension, cancellation or failure to renew any of the insurance
licenses of FIS.
Pursuant to the Buy-Sell Agreement, FIM received an option to purchase 50% of
the stock of FIS at any time for $1,000. In addition, Britt received the option,
any time after the later of (i) September 30, 1994 and (ii) the payment to FIM
of $1,000,000 pursuant to the Agency Agreement, to purchase any shares of FIS
then owned by FIM and to terminate the Agency Agreement for a purchase price
equal to 50% of the then fair market value of FIS (which fair market value shall
in any event not be less than $3,000,000) plus an amount equal to $1,000,000
less the amounts previously paid to FIM pursuant to the Agency Agreement. The
Buy-Sell Agreement also requires FIM to purchase Britt's shares of FIS for
$500,000 in the event that the Agency Agreement is terminated due to the death
or disability of Britt and requires Britt to make certain payments to FIM in the
event that the Agency Agreement is terminated for any other reason.
Mr. Larry M. Karren ("Karren"), the Vice President and Treasurer of Security
Capital, the Controller of FIS and the Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of FIM, has entered into an agreement (the "Participation Agreement")
with Britt, FIS and FIM whereby Karren will be entitled to receive from FIS,
after payment in full of the FIM Fee (as defined in the Buy-Sell Agreement), a
bonus payment equal to 10% of the net pre-tax income of FIS until the occurrence
of either (i) the exercise by Britt of the Put Option under the Buy-Sell
Agreement or (ii) the sale of a majority of the stock or assets of FIS to a
party other than Karren, FIS or FIM. In the case of (i), Karren will be entitled
to purchase for nominal consideration approximately 10% of the stock of, or an
interest in, FIS. In the case of (ii), Karren will be entitled to receive a
portion of the net proceeds of any such sale described in (ii) otherwise
distributable to Britt.
In connection with the sale of the Company's proprietary interest in FIS, the
Agency Agreement, the Buy-Sell Agreement and the Participation Agreement
discussed above were canceled.
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9. Quarterly information (unaudited)
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The following is a summary of operations by quarter (dollar amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts):
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CALENDAR YEAR 1997:
Product sales $ 2,542 $ 3,490 $ 14,863 $ 4,513
Net income (loss) (240) 1 3,517 82
Earnings (loss) per common share (0.09) (0.03) 0.80 (0.02)
Dividends per share of
common stock - - - -
CALENDAR YEAR 1996:
Operating revenues $ - $ 1,453 $ 8,401 $ 5,073
Net income (loss) 249 (272) 1,024 125
Earnings (loss) per common share 0.03 (0.09) 0.22 0.0
Dividends per share of
common stock - - - -
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10. Commitments and Contingencies
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COMMITMENTS
Possible Dreams maintains certain agreements with giftware designers which
require payment of royalties based upon a percentage of net sales of certain
products and other formulas as stated in the agreements. The royalty expense
under these agreements amounted to $237,961 for calendar year 1997 and $183,226
for the period May 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 (the period the Company owned
Possible Dreams during calendar year 1996). Possible Dreams also rents a show
room in New York under a five year lease agreement. Annual rent expense is
$72,800 through the year 2001 and $66,733 in the year 2002. Pumpkin leases its
office building and certain equipment from the minority shareholders of Holdings
under operating lease agreements. Future minimum rental payments under the
office space operating leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
Year Minimum rental payments
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(In thousands)
1998 $116
1999 116
2000 116
2001 116
2002 88
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Total minimum operating lease payments $552
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CONTINGENCIES
On May 4, 1992, the Company received a notice from the State of New York that
the Company owed $244,116 in additional withholding taxes, interest and
penalties for calendar year 1984. The Company has submitted information to the
State of New York and is awaiting a reply. At this time, although the Company is
unable to determine the amount, if any, which may eventually be owed to the
State of New York, the Company believes its previously filed returns are correct
and that no additional amounts are owed to the state.
By notice received January 3, 1994, the Company's insurance agency affiliate,
FIS, was sued in the 281st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas by
Quality Oilfield Products, Inc. for damages of at least $2,000,000 plus
attorneys' fees, plus potentially treble damages, for alleged failure to provide
a policy of insurance for compensation for future losses related to business
interruption. In connection with the sale of the Company's proprietary interest
in FIS, the Company was indemnified for any losses arising out of this claim.
The Company is a party to several legal actions arising in the ordinary course
of its business. In management's opinion, the Company has adequate legal
defenses to these actions, and they should have no material adverse effect on
the operations or financial condition of the Company.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10.DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to
the directors and executive officers of the Company.
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING
DIRECTOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS;
NAME AGE SINCE OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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William T. Bozarth 57 1988 Vice President and
Controller of Travelers
Group Inc., a diversified
financial services company,
since November 1991; Senior
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Gulf
Insurance Group, a property
and casualty insurance
company, since September
1990; Executive Vice
President of the Company
from March 1989 until
January 1990; Senior Vice
President of the Company
from August 1984 until March
1989; a former director or
officer of various present
and former subsidiaries or
affiliates of the Company;
and, previously, a Partner
of Arthur Andersen & Co.,
New York, New York, public
accountants.
Brian D. Fitzgerald 53 1990 Chairman of the Board of the
Company since January 1990;
President, Treasurer and a
director of FGS since March
1989; and a partner, general
partner, stockholder,
officer and/or director of
various Capital Partners
entities for more than five
years. Mr. Fitzgerald was a
director of Bryant Universal
Roofing, Inc. ("Bryant"), a
privately-held Delaware
corporation that on May 17,
1996 filed a petition for
bankruptcy under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Arizona.
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING
DIRECTOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS;
NAME AGE SINCE OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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A. George Gebauer 64 1990 President of the Company since
January 1990 and Secretary of
the Company since February
1994; Vice President, Secretary
and a director of FGS since
March 1989; and a partner,
general partner, stockholder,
officer and/or director of
various Capital Partners
entities for more than five
years. Mr. Gebauer was formerly
a director and executive
officer of Alpha Modular
Systems, Inc., a privately-held
California corporation which
had an involuntary petition
under Chapter 7 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code filed against
it on March 18, 1994 by certain
of its creditors in the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the
Central District of California,
San Bernardino division. Mr.
Gebauer also was a director of
Bryant, a privately-held
Delaware corporation that on
May 17, 1996 filed a petition
for bankruptcy under Chapter 11
of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in
United States Bankruptcy Court
for the District of
Arizona.
Thomas J. Gochberg 58 1979 President of TJG Holdings,
Inc., a New York corporation
which is the general partner
of various real estate
investment entities, since
July 1991; President and
Chief Executive Officer of
the Company from its
inception in November 1979
until January 1990; a former
director or officer of
various present and former
subsidiaries or affiliates
of the Company; and a
director of Smith Barney,
Inc., New York, New York, an
investment banking holding
company, from February 1979
until March 1984.
Larry M. Karren 43 -- Vice President of the
Company since February 1990;
Vice President and Secretary
of SCIGI for more than five
years; current or former
officer or underwriter of
various present or former
subsidiaries or affiliates
of SCIGI.
Each director holds office until the next annual meeting of
stockholders and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
Officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
has an Audit Committee and a Stock Option Committee. The Audit Committee, which
is presently composed of Messrs.
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Gebauer, Gochberg and Bozarth, selects the independent auditors, consults with
such auditors and management with regard to the adequacy of the Company's
internal accounting controls, considers any non-audit functions to be performed
by the independent auditors and carries out such activities related to the
financial statements of the Company as the Board of Directors shall from time to
time request.
The Stock Option Committee is composed of Messrs. Fitzgerald and
Gebauer and administers the Security Capital Corporation 1982 Incentive Stock
Option Plan, which recently terminated. The Board of Directors does not have a
nominating committee, compensation committee or any committee performing similar
functions.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
1. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth certain
information about the cash and non-cash compensation earned by or awarded to the
chief executive officer of the Company, A. George Gebauer, President and
Secretary of the Company, and to the two other executive officers of the Company
for services rendered to the Company during the fiscal years ended December 31,
1997, September 30, 1996, and September 30, 1997 and for the three month period
from October 1 through December 31, 1996.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
NAME AND PRINCIPAL ALL OTHER
POSITION PERIOD SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION
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A. George Gebauer Fiscal Year 1997
President and Secretary Fiscal Year 1996 (1) (1) (1)
Fiscal Year 1995 (1) (1) (1)
Three-Month (1) (1) (1)
from
1/1-12/31/96 (1) (1) (1)
Brian D. Fitzgerald Fiscal Year 1997
Chairman of the Board Fiscal Year 1996 (1) (1) (1)
Fiscal Year 1995 (1) (1) (1)
Three-Month (1) (1) (1)
from
1/1-12/31/96 (1) (1) (1)
Larry M. Karren Fiscal Year 1997 $78,500 $16,064 $1,872
Vice President(2) and Fiscal Year 1996 $121,250 $15,997 $5,237
Treasurer Fiscal Year 1995 $110,000 $26,204 $3,938
Three-Month
Period from
1/1-12/31/96 $ 31,250 $14,234 $ 923
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(1) Messrs. Fitzgerald and Gebauer receive no compensation for their services
as officers of the Company. CP Inc., a corporation controlled by Mr.
Fitzgerald and for which Mr. Gebauer serves as an officer, is paid a
management fee pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between the Company and
CP Inc. Pursuant to the
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Advisory Agreement, CP Inc. provides certain advisory services to the
Company in the areas of investments, general administration, corporate
development, strategic planning, stockholder relations, financial matters
and general business policy. The annual fee for such services pursuant to
the Advisory Agreement is $325,000 (due in quarterly installments in
advance) plus certain out-of-pocket costs (which do not include rent and
utilities of CP Inc. and compensation of CP Inc. employees), subject to
adjustment, as described below). Such fee is subject to appropriate
adjustment should the scope of operations of the Company change, whether
from an acquisition or otherwise. For example, when the Company acquired
the assets of Possible Dreams, Ltd. and Columbia National Corporation, the
Advisory Agreement was amended to increase the annual fee from $150,000 to
$325,000. In addition, upon the acquisition of the assets of Pumpkin, Ltd.
d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc. it was amended to increase the fee by an
amount equal to the greater of $100,000 and 5% of the annual EBITDA of
Pumpkin (calculated as provided in the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as
of June 27, 1997, effecting such purchase). During the period from October
1, 1996 through December 31, 1996, CP Inc. was paid a fee of $81,300 and
was reimbursed for expenses incurred by it of approximately $5,300. During
fiscal 1997, CP Inc. was paid a fee of $375,000 and was reimbursed for
expenses incurred by it of approximately $25,400. In addition, for
additional services rendered in connection with the Company's acquisition
of Pumpkin, CP Inc. was paid an investment banking fee of $120,000. CP
Inc. was also reimbursed for approximately $6,700 of legal and other
expenses incurred by it on behalf of the Company in connection with a
prospective acquisition that failed to close. See "Item 13. Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
(2) Includes $309 of insurance premiums for fiscal year 1997 and $142 for the
three month period from October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 paid by the
Company on a term life insurance policy for the benefit of Mr. Karren and
approximately $1,563 for fiscal year 1997 and $781 for the three month
period from October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 of Company contributions
for the account of Mr. Karren under a Section 401(k) plan.
2. OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1996 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1997
No Options or SARs were granted to any executive officer of
the Company during the period from October 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997.
3. AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1,
1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997
No Options or SARs were exercised by any executive officer of
the Company during the period from October 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997 and
the only Options held by an executive officer, being for 2,250 shares and held
by Larry M. Karren, expired unexercised on December 31, 1997
4. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN ("LTIP") AWARDS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
No LTIP Awards were made to any executive officer of the
Company during period from October 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997.
5. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
William T. Bozarth and Thomas J. Gochberg, who are not
employees or officers of the Company, receive an annual fee of $5,000 plus
reasonable expenses in connection with attendance at meetings of the Board of
Directors or any committee thereof, but do not receive any separate fee for
attendance at meetings. Messrs. Fitzgerald and Gebauer do not receive any annual
fee, or any fees for attendance at meetings.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The following table and the notes thereto set forth information, as
of March 20, 1998 with respect to the beneficial ownership of shares of each
class of equity securities of the Company by the only persons known to the
Company to have beneficial ownership of more than 5% of such class, by each
director of the Company, by each executive officer of the Company and by the
directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. Except as otherwise
indicated, each person is believed to exercise sole voting and dispositive power
over the shares reported.
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Amount of Beneficial Ownership As of March 20, 1998
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Percentage
Class A of
Name and Address Percentage Common Percentage Common
of Beneficial Owner Common Stock of Class Stock of Class Equity
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Brian D. Fitzgerald 128 34.1% 4,012,942 75.6% 75.6%
One Pickwick Plaza
Suite 310, Greenwich
CT 06830(1)(2)
FGS, Inc. 128 34.1% 3,846,997 72.5% 72.5%
1105 North Market St.
Suite 1300, Wilmington,
DE 19894(1)(2)
Capital Partners, Inc. __ __ 3,346,324 63.1% 63.1%
One Pickwick Plaza
Suite 310, Greenwich,
CT 06830(1)(2)
CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 1 __ __ 3,319,308 62.6% 62.6%
1105 North Market St.
Suite 1300, Wilmington,
DE 19894(1)(2)
FGS Partners, L.P. __ __ 3,319,308 62.6% 62.6%
One Pickwick Plaza
Suite 310, Greenwich,
CT 06830(1)(2)
William T. Bozarth __ __ __ __ __
A. George Gebauer(1)(2) __ __ 89,198 1.7% 1.7%
Thomas J. Gochberg 1 * 8,709 * *
Larry M. Karren __ __ 34 * *
All Directors and
Executive Officers as
a Group (5 persons) 129 34.4% 4,110,883 77.5% 77.5%
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* Less than one percent
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(1) The following related entities are generally referred to as "Capital
Partners": (a) CP Inc., a Connecticut corporation, of which Brian D.
Fitzgerald is the sole stockholder and director, and A. George Gebauer is
an officer; (b) Fitzgerald and Partners, a Delaware general partnership
("F&P"), of which Messrs. Fitzgerald and Gebauer are partners; (c) Capital
Partners I, L.P., a New York limited partnership, of which CP Inc. and F&P
are the general partners; and (d) 13 related Delaware limited
partnerships, known collectively as "Capital Partners II," as follows: (i)
CP Acquisition; (ii) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 2; (iii) CP Acquisition,
L.P. No. 3; (iv) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 4A; (v) CP Acquisition, L.P. No.
4B; (vi) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 5A; (vii) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 5B;
(viii) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 6A; (ix) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 6B; (x)
CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 7A; (xi) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 7B; (xii) CP
Acquisition, L.P. No. 8A; and (xiii) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 8B. CP Inc.,
FGS, a Delaware corporation, of which Mr. Fitzgerald is the controlling
stockholder, president, treasurer and a director, and FGS Partners, L.P.,
a Connecticut limited partnership, of which CP Inc. is the general
partner, are the general partners of the 13 related partnerships.
Brian D. Fitzgerald owns of record 138,929 shares of the Class A Common
Stock. CP Inc. owns of record 27,016 shares of the Class A Common Stock,
CP Acquisition owns of record 3,319,308 shares of the Class A Common Stock
and FGS owns of record 527,689 shares of the Class A Common Stock and 128
shares of the Common Stock.
(2) Mr. Fitzgerald may be deemed to own beneficially the 138,929 shares of the
Class A Common Stock owned of record by him, the 27,016 shares of the
Class A Common Stock owned of record by CP Inc., the 3,319,308 shares of
the Class A Common Stock owned of record by CP Acquisition and the 527,689
shares of the Class A Common Stock and the 128 shares of the Common Stock
owned of record by FGS. Mr. Fitzgerald has shared authority to vote and
dispose of the FGS-owned shares of the Class A Common Stock and the Common
Stock and disclaims beneficial ownership of such FGS-owned shares for all
other purposes. Mr. Gebauer is also a stockholder, officer and director of
FGS and an officer of CP Inc., but he disclaims beneficial ownership of
shares of the Class A Common Stock and the Common Stock owned of record by
such corporations for any purpose. The ownership noted above excludes the
82,453 shares of the Class A Common Stock and the Common Stock and the 650
shares of the Class A Preferred Stock owned by the Fitzgerald Trust (of
which Mr. Fitzgerald's brother is sole trustee and Mr. Fitzgerald's minor
children are sole beneficiaries), as to which beneficial ownership is
disclaimed for all purposes.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT; EXCHANGE OF CLASS A PREFERRED SHARES FOR CLASS A COMMON
STOCK
In late 1997, CP Inc., on behalf of the holders of all the outstanding shares of
the Class A Preferred Stock, proposed that the Company consider an exchange of
all of the outstanding shares of the Class A Preferred Stock, and all accrued
dividends thereon, for shares of the Class A Common Stock, at an exchange price
per share equal to $4.00 (the "Exchange"). In light of the affiliations of Mr.
Fitzgerald and Mr. Gebauer to CP Inc., as described earlier in this Form 10-K,
the Company's Board of Directors established a Special Committee composed of
Messrs. Bozarth and Gochberg to review, analyze and negotiate the proposed
Exchange or other possible transaction. After reviewing and considering
information about the Class A Preferred Stock and the accrued dividends thereon,
including the historical trading prices of the Class A Common Stock, the impact
of the Exchange on the Company's financial condition and results of operations,
the potential uses of the cash to be saved by the Company as a result of the
Exchange and the terms and provisions of the Exchange Agreement (as defined
below), including Mr. Fitzgerald's undertaking described in the next paragraph,
the Special Committee approved the Exchange on January 5, 1998.
The Exchange was effective as of December 31, 1997 (the "Exchange Date")
pursuant to an Exchange Agreement among the Company, each holder of Class A
Preferred Stock and Mr. Fitzgerald (the "Exchange Agreement"). As of the
Exchange Date, 30,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock were outstanding and
such shares had an aggregate liquidation preference of $3,000,000, exclusive of
accrued dividends thereon of $1,987,500. Accordingly, in accordance with the
Exchange Agreement, such shares of Class A Preferred Stock were exchanged for
1,246,875 shares of Class A Common Stock. The Exchange Agreement also includes
an undertaking from Mr. Fitzgerald to the effect that neither he nor any entity
controlled by him, during the five-year period following the Exchange Date, will
propose or effect any Rule 13e-3 transaction ("going private" transaction)
within the meaning of Rule 13e-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. In addition, the Exchange Agreement provides that the Company will use
its best efforts to cause a proposal to amend the Company's Restated Certificate
of Incorporation to delete Article Twelfth (which contains certain anti-takeover
provisions, including higher voting requirements for certain business
combinations) therefrom to be submitted to the Company's stockholders at the
1998 Annual Meeting.
ADVISORY SERVICES AGREEMENT; ACQUISITION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
On April 27, 1990, effective as of January 26, 1990, the Company
entered into the Advisory Agreement with CP Inc., an entity controlled by Mr.
Fitzgerald and for which Mr. Gebauer serves as an officer. Pursuant to the
Advisory Agreement, CP Inc. provides certain advisory services in the areas of
investments, general administration, corporate development, strategic planning,
stockholder relations, financial matters and general business policy. The annual
fee for such services pursuant to the Advisory Agreement was $150,000 (due in
quarterly installments in advance) plus certain out-of-pocket costs (which do
not include rent and utilities of CP Inc. and compensation of CP Inc. employees)
prior to the acquisition of the assets of Possible Dreams, Ltd. and Columbia
National Corporation. In connection with such acquisition, the Advisory
Agreement was amended to increase the annual fee to $325,000. In addition, upon
the acquisition of Pumpkin Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc., the Advisory
Agreement was further amended to increase the fee by an amount equal to the
greater of $100,000 and 5% of the annual EBITDA of Pumpkin (calculated as
provided in the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 27, 1997, effecting
such purchase). Such fee is subject to appropriate adjustment should the scope
of operations of the Company change again, whether from an acquisition or
otherwise. In this regard, CP Inc. would likely be paid an annual fee for
ongoing advisory services following an acquisition of no more than 4% to 5% of
the acquired company's annual operating profit. Pursuant to the Advisory
Agreement and otherwise, no compensation is paid to the current Chairman of the
Board (Mr. Fitzgerald), President and Secretary (Mr. Gebauer) and Assistant
Secretary (Grace Santacqua) in their respective capacities as such. During the
period from October 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996, CP Inc. was paid $81,300
in fees and reimbursed for expenses incurred by it of approximately $5,300.
During fiscal 1997, CP Inc. was paid $375,000 in fees and reimbursed for
expenses incurred by it of approximately $25,400. In addition, for additional
services rendered in connection with the Company's acquisition of Pumpkin, CP
Inc. was paid an investment banking
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fee of $120,000. CP Inc. was also reimbursed for approximately $6,700 of legal
and other expenses incurred by it on behalf of the Company in connection with a
prospective acquisition that failed to close.
The initial term of the Advisory Agreement was for one year
commencing on January 26, 1990; thereafter, the agreement will be automatically
extended for additional one-year periods unless either party gives 30 days'
written notice to the other of its intention to terminate. The Advisory
Agreement was automatically renewed for a one-year period commencing January 26,
1997 and, thereafter, for another term commencing January 26, 1998.
The Advisory Agreement confirms that, from time to time, CP Inc. may
present acquisition opportunities to the Company that it believes may be
appropriate for the Company, but that CP Inc. is under no obligation to present
any or all acquisition candidates of which it is aware to the Company except for
insurance agency businesses. If the Company or any of its subsidiaries completes
any acquisition which was presented by CP Inc., the Company is obligated to pay
CP Inc. an investment banking fee at the usual and customary rate for
transactions of such size and complexity. This fee is likely to be in the range
of 1% to 1-1/2% of the aggregate purchase price for the acquisition.
While enterprises proposed for acquisition may be in any line of
business, to date the acquisitions in which CP Inc. and its affiliates have
participated have been primarily in the manufacturing, distribution and service
fields. Consistent with the investment strategies and principles utilized by CP
Inc., the Company currently intends in general to focus upon, as potential
targets, established companies of medium size with histories of earnings and
cash flow stability, favorable earnings growth prospects, good management and
strong competitive positions. It is currently the Company's plan that
acquisitions will be undertaken directly or by one or more subsidiaries of the
Company, with financing achieved through equity contributed by the Company and
debt and subordinated debt raised at the subsidiary or parent level. It may be
necessary to issue preferred stock, common equity or warrants or options to
purchase common equity of the Company or of the acquired entity to one or more
lenders in order to obtain the financing. In some instances, it may be possible
to obtain financing from the sellers of the acquired entity in the form of
subordinated notes or earn-outs. Such sellers may also receive shares of common
equity or warrants or options to purchase the same of the Company or the
acquired entity. Typically, certain members of management of the acquired entity
will be granted incentives (usually equity-based) to remain with the acquired
entity following the acquisition. The companies targeted usually will have
annual operating profits of $3,000,000 to $10,000,000. Consequently, purchase
prices should range from approximately $10,000,000 to $75,000,000. Under such
acquisition strategy, significant uncertainties involving product life cycles,
volatile market demand, organization changes and other major turnaround aspects
will generally disqualify a prospect. The acquisition criteria set forth above
are only guidelines and may change from time to time in response to market
conditions, the Company's financial condition and results of operations and
other factors.
In connection with its acquisition activities on behalf of the
Company, other portfolio companies and for its own account, CP Inc. maintains
ongoing relationships with hundreds of merger and acquisition intermediary
firms, ranging from large investment banks and accounting firms to small
business brokerages. In a typical year, CP Inc. receives over 1,000 leads on
companies which are or might be for sale. Of these, perhaps 100 are sufficiently
close to the Company's acquisition criteria set forth above to merit further
consideration.
CP Inc. may decide at some future date to present one of its
portfolio companies to the Company for possible acquisition. Any such
acquisition would be submitted to the Company's independent directors for their
approval.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
and (2)
See "Index to Financial Statements and Schedules" set forth in
Item 8 on page 16 of this Form 10-K.
(a) (3) EXHIBITS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K
The documents required to be filed as exhibits to this Form
10-K are listed below. Each management contract or
compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an
exhibit to this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K
is marked with an asterisk.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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3.1 -Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated June 22, 1990), and amendment thereto (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated February
23, 1994).
3.1A -Certificate of Amendment dated March 27, 1996 to Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1A to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996).
3.1B -Certificate of Amendment dated March 27, 1996 to Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1B to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996).
3.2 -By-laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to
the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 22, 3.2 1990).
4.2 -Reference is made to Exhibit 3.1.
10.1* -Security Capital Corporation 1982 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as
amended through December 10, 1990 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
(10)(A) to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1990).
10.4 -Stock Purchase Agreement between Security Capital Corporation and FGS,
Inc. dated January 26, 1990, as amended May 14, 1990 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit (c) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated January 26, 1990 and Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. 33-34324) as filed on May 17, 1990).
10.5 -Agreement Regarding Adjustment of Purchase Price Pursuant to Section 2
of Stock Purchase Agreement between Security Capital Corporation and
FGS, Inc., executed September 28, 1990, between and among the
Corporation, FGS, Inc., CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 1 and Mr. John A.
Bogardus, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated September 28, 1990).
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10.7 -Advisory Services Agreement dated as of April 27, 1990 and effective as
of January 26, 1990, between Security Capital Corporation and Capital
Partners, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(B) to the
Registrant's Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the period ended March 31,
1991).
10.19 -Subscription Agreement dated as of March 28, 1994 between the
Registrant and CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 1 ("CP Acquisition")
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-74680)).
10.20 -Registration Rights Agreement and Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement
dated as of March 28, 1994 among the Registrant, CP Acquisition and FGS,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-74680)).
10.21 -Undertaking dated March 28, 1994 from Brian D. Fitzgerald to the
Registrant. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-74680)).
10.23 -Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 by and among Possible
Dreams, Ltd., a Massachusetts corporation, Columbia National
Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, Leonard Miller, Richard L.
Seegal, as trustee of the Samuel C. Miller Trust u/d/t 8/5/85, Warren
Stanley and Arnold Lee and Possible Dreams, Ltd., a Delaware corporation
("Possible Dreams") (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.24 -Subordinated Promissory Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of
$2,128,000 from Possible Dreams to Possible Dreams, Ltd., a
Massachusetts corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.25 -Corrective Amendment dated November 25, 1996 to Subordinated Promissory
Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of $2,128,000 from Possible Dreams
to Possible Dreams, Ltd., a Massachusetts corporation (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996).
10.26 -Subordinated Promissory Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of
$332,000 from Possible Dreams to Columbia National Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Registrant's Form 8-K
Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.27 -Corrective Amendment dated November 25, 1996 to Subordinated Promissory
Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of $332,000 from Possible Dreams
to Columbia National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.27 to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996).
10.28 -Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Possible Dreams, P.D.
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), the Lenders
referred to therein and NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
("NationsCredit"), as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to
the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.29 -Warrant dated May 17, 1996 from Possible Dreams to NationsCredit
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to the Registrant's Form 8-K
Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.30 -Warrantholders Rights Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Possible
Dreams, Holdings, Security Capital Corporation ("Security Capital"),
Warren Stanley and Arnold Lee and NationsCredit (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 6 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated
May 17, 1996).
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10.31 -Security Capital Pledge and Guarantee Agreement dated as of May 17,
1996 between Security Capital and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 7 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.32 -Holdings Pledge Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Holdings and
NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.33 -Investors Subordination Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among
Possible Dreams, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined
therein) and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 9 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17,
1996).
10.34 -Sellers Subordination Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Possible
Dreams, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined therein) and
NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.35 -Stockholders' Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Holdings, Arnold
Lee, Warren Stanley and Security Capital (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 11 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17,
1996).
10.36 -Employment, Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement dated May 17, 1996
by and between Possible Dreams and Warren Stanley (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 12 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.37 -Employment, Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement dated May 17, 1996
by and between Possible Dreams and Arnold Lee (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 13 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17,
1996).
10.38 -First Amendment to Advisory Services Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996
by and between Security Capital and Capital Partners, Inc (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 14 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.39 -Consolidated Income Tax Sharing Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996
among Possible Dreams, Holdings and Security Capital (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.40 -Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 by and among
Pumpkin, Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the
"Seller"), Pumpkin Ltd., a Delaware corporation ("Pumpkin"), Pumpkin
Masters Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Pumpkin Holdings"), and
the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(1) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.41 -Credit Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Holdings, the Lenders referred to therein and NationsCredit Commercial
Corporation ("NationsCredit"), as Agent (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(2) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June
27, 1997).
10.43 -Warrant dated June 27, 1997 from Pumpkin to NationsCredit (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(3) to the 10.42 Registrant's Form 8-K
Current Report dated June 27, 1997). -Warrantholders Rights Agreement
dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin, Pumpkin Holdings, the
Registrant, Seller and NationsCredit (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(4) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June
27, 1997).
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10.44 -Company Security Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 between Pumpkin
and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c)(5) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27,
1997).
10.45 -Pumpkin Holdings Pledge Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 between
Pumpkin Holdings and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 1(c)(6) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated
June 27, 1997).
10.46 -Security Capital Pledge and Guarantee Agreement dated as of June 27,
1997 between the Registrant and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1(c)(7) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated June 27, 1997).
10.47 -Security Capital Subordination Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997
among Pumpkin, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined therein)
and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c)(8) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27,
1997).
10.48 -Investors Subordination Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among
Pumpkin, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined therein) and
NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(9) to
the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.49 -Seller Subordination Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin,
Pumpkin Holdings, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined
therein) and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(10) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June
27, 1997).
10.50 -Stockholders' Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin,
Pumpkin Holdings and Gay Burke (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c)(11) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27,
1997).
10.51 -Employment Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and
John Bardeen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(12) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.52 -Employment Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and Kea
Bardeen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(13) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.53 -Employment Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and Gay
Burke (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(14) to the Registrant's
Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.54 -Stock Option Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and
Gay Burke (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(15) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.55 -Advisory Services Agreement dated June 27, 1997, by and between Pumpkin
and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(16) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.56 -Second Amendment to Advisory Services Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by
and between the Registrant and Capital Partners, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1(c)(17) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current
Report dated June 27, 1997).
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10.57 -Joinder Agreement dated June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin, Pumpkin Holdings
and the Registrant to Consolidated Income Tax Sharing Agreement dated as
of May 17, 1996 among Possible Dreams, Holdings and the Registrant
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(18) to the Registrant's Form
8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.58 -Purchase Agreement dated as of July 3, 1997 by and among FIM, FIS,
BMD&B, Inc., a Texas corporation, formerly known as BMD&B, Inc. , Larry
M. Karren and Edward G. Britt, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated July 17, 1997).
10.59 -Modification Agreement dated as of July 3, 1997 by and among FIM, FIS,
BMD, and BMD&B, Inc. and BMD&B, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 5 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated July 17,
1997).
10.60 -Exchange Agreement among the Registrant, each holder of Class A
Preferred Stock and Brian D. Fitzgerald.
21 -Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23 -Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
27 -Financial Data Schedule.
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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 caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereto duly authorized.
SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
By:
A. George Gebauer
President
Date: April 14, 1998
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 date indicated.
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<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE POSITION DATE
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<S> <C> <C>
______________________ President, Secretary and Director April 14, 1998
A. George Gebauer (Principal Executive Officer)
______________________ Vice President (Principal Financial April 14, 1998
Larry M. Karren and Accounting Officer)
______________________ Director and Chairman April 14, 1998
Brian D. Fitzgerald
______________________ Director April 14, 1998
William T. Bozarth
______________________ Director April 14, 1998
Thomas J. Gochberg
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EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT NUMBERED PAGE
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3.1 -Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated June 22, 1990), and amendment thereto (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated February
23, 1994).
3.1A -Certificate of Amendment dated March 27, 1996 to Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1A to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996).
3.1B -Certificate of Amendment dated March 27, 1996 to Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1B to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996).
3.2 -By-laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to
the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 22, 3.2 1990).
4.2 -Reference is made to Exhibit 3.1.
10.1* -Security Capital Corporation 1982 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as
amended through December 10, 1990 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
(10)(A) to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1990).
10.4 -Stock Purchase Agreement between Security Capital Corporation and FGS,
Inc. dated January 26, 1990, as amended May 14, 1990 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit (c) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated January 26, 1990 and Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. 33-34324) as filed on May 17, 1990).
10.5 -Agreement Regarding Adjustment of Purchase Price Pursuant to Section 2
of Stock Purchase Agreement between Security Capital Corporation and
FGS, Inc., executed September 28, 1990, between and among the
Corporation, FGS, Inc., CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 1 and Mr. John A.
Bogardus, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated September 28, 1990).
10.7 -Advisory Services Agreement dated as of April 27, 1990 and effective as
of January 26, 1990, between Security Capital Corporation and Capital
Partners, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(B) to the
Registrant's Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the period ended March 31,
1991).
10.19 -Subscription Agreement dated as of March 28, 1994 between the
Registrant and CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 1 ("CP Acquisition")
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-74680)).
10.20 -Registration Rights Agreement and Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement
dated as of March 28, 1994 among the Registrant, CP Acquisition and FGS,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-74680)).
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10.21 -Undertaking dated March 28, 1994 from Brian D. Fitzgerald to the
Registrant. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-74680)).
10.23 -Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 by and among Possible
Dreams, Ltd., a Massachusetts corporation, Columbia National
Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation, Leonard Miller, Richard L.
Seegal, as trustee of the Samuel C. Miller Trust u/d/t 8/5/85, Warren
Stanley and Arnold Lee and Possible Dreams, Ltd., a Delaware corporation
("Possible Dreams") (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.24 -Subordinated Promissory Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of
$2,128,000 from Possible Dreams to Possible Dreams, Ltd., a
Massachusetts corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.25 -Corrective Amendment dated November 25, 1996 to Subordinated Promissory
Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of $2,128,000 from Possible Dreams
to Possible Dreams, Ltd., a Massachusetts corporation (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996).
10.26 -Subordinated Promissory Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of
$332,000 from Possible Dreams to Columbia National Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Registrant's Form 8-K
Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.27 -Corrective Amendment dated November 25, 1996 to Subordinated Promissory
Note dated May 17, 1996 in the amount of $332,000 from Possible Dreams
to Columbia National Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.27 to the Registrant's Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996).
10.28 -Credit Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Possible Dreams, P.D.
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), the Lenders
referred to therein and NationsCredit Commercial Corporation
("NationsCredit"), as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to
the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.29 -Warrant dated May 17, 1996 from Possible Dreams to NationsCredit
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to the Registrant's Form 8-K
Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.30 -Warrantholders Rights Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Possible
Dreams, Holdings, Security Capital Corporation ("Security Capital"),
Warren Stanley and Arnold Lee and NationsCredit (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 6 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated
May 17, 1996).
10.31 -Security Capital Pledge and Guarantee Agreement dated as of May 17,
1996 between Security Capital and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 7 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.32 -Holdings Pledge Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Holdings and
NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.33 -Investors Subordination Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among
Possible Dreams, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined
therein) and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 9 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17,
1996).
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10.34 -Sellers Subordination Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Possible
Dreams, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined therein) and
NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17, 1996).
10.35 -Stockholders' Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 among Holdings, Arnold
Lee, Warren Stanley and Security Capital (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 11 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17,
1996).
10.36 -Employment, Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement dated May 17, 1996
by and between Possible Dreams and Warren Stanley (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 12 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.37 -Employment, Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement dated May 17, 1996
by and between Possible Dreams and Arnold Lee (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 13 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated May 17,
1996).
10.38 -First Amendment to Advisory Services Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996
by and between Security Capital and Capital Partners, Inc (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 14 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.39 -Consolidated Income Tax Sharing Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996
among Possible Dreams, Holdings and Security Capital (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated May 17, 1996).
10.40 -Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 by and among
Pumpkin, Ltd. d/b/a Pumpkin Masters, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the
"Seller"), Pumpkin Ltd., a Delaware corporation ("Pumpkin"), Pumpkin
Masters Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Pumpkin Holdings"), and
the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(1) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.41 -Credit Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Holdings, the Lenders referred to therein and NationsCredit Commercial
Corporation ("NationsCredit"), as Agent (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(2) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June
27, 1997).
10.43 -Warrant dated June 27, 1997 from Pumpkin to NationsCredit (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(3) to the 10.42 Registrant's Form 8-K
Current Report dated June 27, 1997). -Warrantholders Rights Agreement
dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin, Pumpkin Holdings, the
Registrant, Seller and NationsCredit (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(4) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June
27, 1997).
10.44 -Company Security Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 between Pumpkin
and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c)(5) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27,
1997).
10.45 -Pumpkin Holdings Pledge Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 between
Pumpkin Holdings and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 1(c)(6) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated
June 27, 1997).
10.46 -Security Capital Pledge and Guarantee Agreement dated as of June 27,
1997 between the Registrant and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1(c)(7) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report
dated June 27, 1997).
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10.47 -Security Capital Subordination Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997
among Pumpkin, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined therein)
and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c)(8) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27,
1997).
10.48 -Investors Subordination Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among
Pumpkin, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined therein) and
NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(9) to
the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.49 -Seller Subordination Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin,
Pumpkin Holdings, the Subordinated Obligations Holders (as defined
therein) and NationsCredit, as Agent (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(10) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June
27, 1997).
10.50 -Stockholders' Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin,
Pumpkin Holdings and Gay Burke (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
1(c)(11) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27,
1997).
10.51 -Employment Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and
John Bardeen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(12) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.52 -Employment Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and Kea
Bardeen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(13) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.53 -Employment Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and Gay
Burke (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(14) to the Registrant's
Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.54 -Stock Option Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by and between Pumpkin and
Gay Burke (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(15) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.55 -Advisory Services Agreement dated June 27, 1997, by and between Pumpkin
and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(16) to the
Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.56 -Second Amendment to Advisory Services Agreement dated June 27, 1997 by
and between the Registrant and Capital Partners, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 1(c)(17) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current
Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.57 -Joinder Agreement dated June 27, 1997 among Pumpkin, Pumpkin Holdings
and the Registrant to Consolidated Income Tax Sharing Agreement dated as
of May 17, 1996 among Possible Dreams, Holdings and the Registrant
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1(c)(18) to the Registrant's Form
8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.58 -Purchase Agreement dated as of July 3, 1997 by and among FIM, FIS,
BMD&B, Inc., a Texas corporation, formerly known as BMD&B, Inc. , Larry
M. Karren and Edward G. Britt, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated July 17, 1997).
10.59 -Modification Agreement dated as of July 3, 1997 by and among FIM, FIS,
BMD, and BMD&B, Inc. and BMD&B, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 5 to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated July 17,
1997).
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10.60 -Exchange Agreement among the Registrant, each holder of Class A
Preferred Stock and Brian D. Fitzgerald.
21 -Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23 -Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
27 -Financial Data Schedule.
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EXHIBIT 10.60
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
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EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT dated as of March 19, 1998 among Security Capital
Corporation (the "Company"), CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 1, FGS, Inc., Capital
Partners, Inc., A. George Gebauer, Frank J. Sokol, John A. Bogardus, Jr. and the
Trust dated 6/26/81 f/b/o the children of Brian D. Fitzgerald (collectively, the
"Stockholders"), and Brian D. Fitzgerald (solely with respect to Section 4.3 of
this Agreement).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Capital Partners, Inc., on behalf of the holders of all the
outstanding shares of the Company's Class A Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per
share (the "Class A Preferred Stock"), has suggested that the Company consider
an exchange of all the outstanding shares of the Class A Preferred Stock, and
all accrued dividends thereon, for shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock
(as defined below), at an exchange price per share equal to $4.00; and
WHEREAS, as of December 31, 1997, 30,000 shares of Class A Preferred Stock
were outstanding, and such shares had an aggregate liquidation preference of
$3,000,000, not including accrued dividends thereon of $1,987,500; and
WHEREAS, the Company and the Stockholders desire that the Stockholders
exchange shares of the Company's Preferred Stock and all accrued dividends
thereon for shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, upon the terms set
forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements
and covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. EXCHANGE OF SHARES
(a) EXCHANGE SHARES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein,
each Stockholder shall tender all shares of the Class A Preferred Stock held by
it as of December 31, 1997, in exchange for shares of Class A Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share (the "Class A Common Stock"), of the Company (the
"Exchange"). The shares of Class A Common Stock to be received by the
Stockholders in the Exchange shall be hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange
Shares" and shall be calculated as to each Stockholder as follows:
Number of Exchange Shares =
(NUMBER OF SHARES OF CLASS A PREFERRED STOCK X $100.00)
+ ALL ACCRUED DIVIDENDS THEREON
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$4.00
Schedule 1 to this Agreement lists, as to each Stockholder, the number of shares
of Class A Preferred Stock held, the accrued dividends thereon and the number of
Exchange Shares to be received in the Exchange.
(b) THE EXCHANGE. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein,
the Exchange shall close on March 19, 1998 (the "Closing Date"), and shall be
effective as of December 31, 1997 (the "Exchange Date"). Certificates
representing shares of Class A Preferred Stock shall be canceled as of the
Exchange Date and, upon presentation of the canceled certificates to the
Company, Stockholders shall be entitled to receive certificate(s) representing
the Exchange Shares for which such canceled shares have been exchanged, and all
other rights of the Stockholders as to the shares of Class A Preferred Stock
being exchanged shall cease. All certificates representing the Exchange Shares
shall conspicuously bear the following legend:
"The shares represented by this certificate are subject to
certain restrictions on transfers set forth in Article FOURTH (C) of the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation, the full text of which is printed on the
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reverse side of this certificate. ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ATTEMPT TO ACQUIRE
CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY OR CONTINGENT OR NONCONTINGENT RIGHTS TO
ACQUIRE SUCH STOCK IN VIOLATION OF SUCH RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE NULL AND VOID AND
MAY RESULT IN FINANCIAL LOSS TO THE PERSON OR ENTITY ATTEMPTING SUCH
ACQUISITION."
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
The Company represents and warrants to and agrees with the Stockholders as
follows (which representations, warranties and agreements shall survive the
Closing Date):
2.1 EXECUTION, ETC. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
the Company and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the
Company, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to the
effect of any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency (including
without limitation all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), moratorium or
similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and subject to
general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding
at law or in equity).
2.2 CONSENTS. No consent, approval or authorization of, or any
registration, filing, qualification or declaration with, any federal, state,
local or foreign governmental authority or any other person is required on the
part of the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
2.3 NO VIOLATIONS, ETC.. Neither the Exchange nor the consummation of any
of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor the fulfillment of
the terms of this Agreement by the Company conflicts with, results in a breach
of or constitutes a default under any agreement, contract, mortgage, note,
undertaking, indenture or other agreement or instrument to which the Company is
a party or by which it is bound or to which its assets are subject, or any
judgment, writ, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to the
Company or to which its assets are subject.
SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Each Stockholder severally represents and warrants to and agrees with the
Company as follows (which representations, warranties and agreements shall
survive the Closing Date):
3.1 EXECUTION, ETC. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
such Stockholder and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such
Stockholder, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to the
effect of any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency (including
without limitation all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), moratorium or
similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and subject to
general principles of equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding
at law or in equity).
3.2 CONSENTS. No consent, approval or authorization of, or any
registration, filing, qualification or declaration with, any federal, state,
local or foreign governmental authority or any other person is required on the
part of such Stockholder in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.3 NO VIOLATIONS, ETC. Neither the Exchange nor the consummation of any
of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor the fulfillment of
the terms of this Agreement by such Stockholder conflicts with, results in a
breach of or constitutes a default under any agreement, contract, mortgage,
note, undertaking, indenture or other agreement or instrument to which such
Stockholder is a party or by which it is bound or to which its assets are
subject, or any judgment, writ, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation
applicable to such Stockholder or to which its assets are subject.
3.4 TITLE TO SHARES. Such Stockholder is the record and beneficial owner
of the shares of Class A Preferred Stock listed opposite its name on Schedule 1
to this Agreement and owns such shares free and clear of all liens, claims,
charges, encumbrances, rights of third parties and security interests of any
kind or nature whatsoever including, without limitation, any restrictions on the
voting or transfer thereof.
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SECTION 4. COVENANTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
4.1 LISTING OF EXCHANGE SHARES. The Company will use its best efforts to
cause all of the Exchange Shares to be listed on the Pacific Stock Exchange or
any securities exchange or interdealer quotation system on which similar
securities issued by the Company are listed.
4.2 REGISTRATION RIGHTS. The Stockholders are hereby granted rights
relating to the registration of the Exchange Shares under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, identical to any such rights previously granted to Capital
Partners, Inc. in respect of shares of Class A Common Stock owned by it.
4.3 "GOING PRIVATE" TRANSACTIONS. Brian D. Fitzgerald hereby agrees that
neither he nor any entity controlled by him will, directly or indirectly,
propose or effect, during the five-year period following the Exchange Date any
Rule 13e-3 transaction (within the meaning of Rule 13e-3 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) which (i) involves any
class of equity securities of the Company which is (x) subject to Section 12(g)
or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act or (y) listed on a national securities
exchange or authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system, and
(ii) has one of the effects referred to in Rule 13e-3(a)(3)(ii).
4.4 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. The Company hereby agrees to use its
best efforts to cause a proposal to amend the Company's Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation to delete Article Twelfth therefrom to be submitted
to its stockholders at the 1998 Annual Meeting of stockholders.
SECTION 5. CONDITIONS TO THE PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS
5.1 CONDITIONS TO EACH STOCKHOLDER'S OBLIGATION.
(a) Each Stockholder's obligation to participate in the Exchange is
subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Exchange Date and the
Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:
(i) The representations and warranties of the Company shall be
true and accurate in all respects at and as of the Exchange Date and
the Closing Date.
(ii) The Company shall have performed in all respects all
obligations required by this Agreement to be performed by it before
or on the Closing Date.
5.2 CONDITIONS TO THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION.
(a) The Company's obligation to issue the Exchange Shares is subject
to the satisfaction, at or before the Exchange Date and the Closing Date,
of each of the following conditions:
(i) The Stockholders shall have delivered to the Company the
shares of Class A Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 1 of this
Agreement.
(ii) The representations and warranties of the Stockholders
set forth in this Agreement shall be true and accurate in all
respects at and as of the Exchange Date and the Closing Date.
(iii) The Stockholders shall have performed in all respects
all obligations required by this Agreement to be performed by them
before or on the Closing Date.
SECTION 6. MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 BENEFITS; ASSIGNMENTS. This Agreement shall inure exclusively to the
benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective
successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by the
Company or any Stockholder without the prior written consent of the other.
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6.2 AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. No provision of this Agreement may be amended or
otherwise modified except in writing executed by the Company and the
Stockholders holding, at the time of any amendment, a majority in interest of
the Exchange Shares. Any waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of
this Agreement shall not operate as or be construed to be a waiver of any other
breach of such provision or of any breach of any other provisions of this
Agreement. The failure of a party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of
this Agreement on one or more occasions shall not be considered a waiver or
deprive that party of the right thereafter to insist upon strict adherence to
that term or any other term of this Agreement. Any waiver must be in writing.
6.3 GOVERNING LAW; HEADINGS. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving
effect to conflict of laws, except to the extent that the Delaware General
Corporation Law applies, in which case such law shall apply. The headings in
this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction
hereof.
6.4 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
6.5 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together
will be deemed to be one and the same instrument, and all signatures need not
appear on any one counterpart.
6.6 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes all other prior agreements and
understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the
Exchange. Any certificate or other document delivered pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement shall be deemed to be part of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement
as of the date first above written.
SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
BY: /s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER
Name: A. George Gebauer
Title: President
CP ACQUISITION, L.P. NO.1
By: Capital Partners, Inc.
General Partner
By: /s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER
Name: A. George Gebauer
Title:
FGS, INC.
By: /s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER
Name: A. George Gebauer
Title: Vice President
CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER
Name: A. George Gebauer
Title: Vice President
/s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER
A. George Gebauer
/s/ FRANK J. SOKOL
Frank J. Sokol
/s/ JOHN A. BOGARDUS, JR.
John A. Bogardus, Jr.
TRUST DATED 6/26/81
F/B/O THE CHILDREN OF
BRIAN D. FITZGERALD
By: /s/ JAMES E. FITZGERALD
Name: James E. Fitzgerald
Title: Trustee
/s/ BRIAN D. FITZGERALD
Brian D. Fitzgerald (solely for
purposes of
Section 4.3)
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SCHEDULE 1
As of December 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NO. OF NO. OF SHARES
SHARES OF CLASS A PRINCIPAL ACCRUED TOTAL OF CLASS A COMMON
HOLDER PREFERRED STOCK AMOUNT DIVIDENDS PRINCIPAL & DIVIDENDS STOCK AT $4/SHARE
- ------ ----------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CP Acquisition L.P., No. 1 23,168 $2,316,800 $1,534,880 $3,851,680 962,920
FGS, Inc. 4,160 416,000 275,600 691,600 172,900
Capital Partners, Inc. 650 65,000 43,062 108,062 27,016
A. George Gebauer 703 70,300 46,574 116,874 29,218
Frank J. Sokol 335 33,500 22,194 55,694 13,923
John A. Bogardus, Jr. 334 33,400 22,127 55,527 13,882
Trust Dated 6/26/81 FBO Children
of Brian D. Fitzgerald,
James E. Fitzgerald, Trustee 650 65,000 43,063 108,063 27,016
--------- ------------- ----------------- -------------- -------------
30,000 $3,000,000 $1,987,500(1) $4,987,500 1,246,875
========= ============= ================= ============== =============
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(1) $66.25 accrued dividends per share as of 12/31/97.
EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
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SUBSIDIARIES OF SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
NAME JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION
- ---- -----------------------------
Security Capital Insurance Group, Inc. Delaware
Lloyd's Management Corporation Texas
Possible Dreams, Ltd. Delaware
P.D. Holdings, Inc. Delaware
Pumpkin Masters Holdings, Inc. Delaware
Pumpkin Ltd. Delaware
EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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Security Capital Corporation:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2
to Registration Statement No. 2-91703 (which is also Post-Effective Amendment
No. 3 to Registration Statement No. 2-82443) of Security Capital Corporation on
Form S-8 of our report dated April 7, 1998, appearing in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Security Capital Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1997.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
April 7, 1998
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