SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO _________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-7921
SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER.)
DELAWARE 13-3003070
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
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 par value Pacific Exchange
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 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, 1999, 5,306,325 shares of the Registrant's voting stock
outstanding, of which 4,184,949 shares were held by affiliates of the
Registrant. The aggregate market value of the remaining 1,121,376 shares of
voting stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of the
Registrant's Class A Common Stock on March 23, 1999 of $3.875) was approximately
$4,345,332.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 1. Business..................................................................................... 1
Item 2. Properties................................................................................... 6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings............................................................................ 6
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.......................................... 6
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.................... 7
Item 6. Selected Financial Data...................................................................... 7
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........ 8
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk................................... 10
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.................................................. 11
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure......... 30
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant........................................... 31
Item 11. Executive Compensation....................................................................... 32
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management............................... 35
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions............................................... 36
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K............................. 39
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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.
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 ClothtiqueT items. Possible
Dreams' products include the ClothtiqueT Santa Collection, the American Artists
CollectionT, the Saturday Evening Post Covers of Norman Rockwell and J.C.
LeyendeckerT, Coca ColaT and McDonald'sT products and a variety of Angels and
ornaments. Other lines include Crinkle ClausT, The Thickets At SweetbriarT and
Floristine Angels 3/5. 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 ClothtiqueT. Blending stiffened cloth,
ceramic 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.
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.
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In addition, hundreds of original figurines, including approximately 165
Santas, have been created through the design talents of many artisans. The
American Artist CollectionT 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.
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. Another
prominent line includes a romantic fantasy world of miniature animals called the
Thickets At SweetbriarT, 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 that was formed in 1998, the success of Possible Dreams' Santa
line led to the establishment in 1992 of the Santa Claus Network, a ClothtiqueT
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.
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.
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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 Roadway Package System,
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 72 people at December 31, 1998, 10 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
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, 1998 to December 31, 1998, Possible Dreams purchased
approximately 53%, 15% and 5% of its supplies from, respectively, Folkraft,
Seagull Decor Co. and Novelty Trading. The loss of any
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of these suppliers could have an adverse effect on Possible Dreams' results of
operations and financial condition. During 1998, Possible Dreams obtained an
additional vendor to produce the product supplied by Folkraft, which should
reduce Possible Dreams' dependence on Folkraft as a supplier.
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 3/5, to clean out the inside of a pumpkin, and a
patented CandleplanterT, 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. In 1998, Pumpkin acquired patent rights
for use of shaped cutters to decorate pumpkins. Additionally, in 1998, Pumpkin
entered into a licensing agreement granting it the exclusive rights to market a
patented Trick-or-Treat Backpack.
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
specifically for younger children, for which a patent is currently pending. The
patterns are protected by copyright or are used under license.
In 1998, Pumpkin acquired all of the assets of Our Kids, a Denver company
specializing in sidewalk chalk, and began marketing a line of creative art
products, including sidewalk chalk, all purpose chalk, chalk paint, finger paint
and poster paint. Pumpkin also entered into an exclusive licensing agreement
enabling it to market a patented throwing toy called FlexStar.
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
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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 and Europe
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. 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
Europe.
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. In 1998, Pumpkin purchased approximately 15% of its goods
from China. Pumpkin's import operations may be adversely affected by, among
other things, political instability resulting in the disruption of trade from
exporting countries, regulatory changes, increases in transportation costs or
delay, any significant fluctuation in the value of the United States dollar
against foreign currencies and restrictions on the transfer of funds.
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 several registered U.S. patents covering the pumpkin carving
kit, the Scraper Scoop 3/5, the Candle PlanterT, the FlexSaw 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 MastersT, Scraper Scoop 3/5, DurasawT, Power' Tools for
PumpkinsT, CandleplanterT, Our KidsT and OKT. Pumpkin has several patents
pending for Halloween and chalk products.
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 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
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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 25 people at December 31, 1998, 13 of whom were salaried
employees, with the remainder being hourly employees (five of the hourly
employees were part-time). 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.
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 believes its owned and leased space is adequate for its current
needs.
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 submitted information to the State
of New York and, during the latter part of 1998, the Company received a new
notice from the State of New York seeking payment of $417,252 in taxes, interest
and penalties. 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 of New York.
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 sought a permanent injunction against Concept Marketing and
monetary and treble damages. This matter was settled in 1998 with the parties
agreeing to a cross-license of certain products.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
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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:
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QUARTER HIGH LOW QUARTER HIGH LOW
First -- ended March 31 $ 5 1/4 $ 3 3/4 First -- ended March 31 $ 4 3/4 $ 3 1/4
Second -- ended June 30 $ 4 1/4 $ 2 7/8 Second -- ended June 30 $ 5 $ 4 1/4
Third -- ended September 30 $ 5 $ 2 7/8 Third -- ended September 30 $ 4 3/8 $ 3 1/8
Fourth -- ended December 31 $ 4 5/8 $ 3 Fourth -- ended December 31 $ 4 1/2 $ 2 1/2
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As of March 23, 1999, there were approximately 2,383 stockholders of record
of the Class A Common Stock and 5,305,945 shares outstanding, and 54
stockholders of record of the Common Stock and 380 shares outstanding. On such
date, the closing price of the Class A Common Stock on the PE was $3.875. There
is no public trading market for the Common Stock.
Security Capital has not paid any dividends since the first quarter of
fiscal year 1987, except in connection with the exchange of the Class A
Preferred Stock for the Class A Common Stock in December 1997. See "Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
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.
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TWELVE TWELVE THREE TWELVE TWELVE TWELVE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
12/31/980 12/31/97 12/31/96 9/30/96 9/30/95 9/30/94
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
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Total assets......................... $ 33,501 $ 32,550 $ 25,797 $ 34,502 $ 10,926 $ 10,362
Long-term obligations................ $ 10,036 $ 12,383 $ 10,047 $ 11,710 $ $
Class A preferred stock (redeemable)
(including dividends in arrears of
$0, $0, $1,537, $1,425, $975, and
$525).............................. $ $ $ 4,537 $ 4,425 $ 3,975 $ 3,525
Total stockholders' equity........... $ 16,943 $ 14,794 $ 6,896 $ 6,884 $ 6,321 $ 6,694
Net product sales.................... $ 30,018 $ 25,723 $ 5,073 $ 9,854 $ $
Income (loss) from continuing
operations......................... $ 2,149 $ 2,145 $ 233 $ 777 $ (46) $ (223)
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations......................... $ $ 66 $ (108) $ 236 $ 290 $ 154
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations......................... $ $ 1,149 $ $ $ $
Net income (loss).................... $ 2,149 $ 3,360 $ 125 $ 1,013 $ 244 $ (69)
Less preferred stock dividends....... (450) (113) (450) (450) (450)
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Net income (loss) available to common
stockholders....................... $ 2,149 $ 2,910 $ 12 $ 563 $ (206) $ (519)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing
operations......................... $ 0.41 $ 0.39 $ 0.03 $ *0.08 $ *(0.12) $ *(0.31)
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations......................... 0.01 (0.03) *0.06 *0.07 *0.07
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations......................... 0.26
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Earnings (loss) per common share..... $ 0.41 $ 0.66 $ 0.0 $ *0.14 $ *(0.05) $ *(0.24)
Dividends per share of common
stock.............................. $ $ $ $ $ $
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* 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 $2,149,000 for the twelve month
period ended December 31, 1998 compared to net income of $3,360,000 for the
twelve month period ended December 31, 1997. The net income per common share was
$0.41 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998 compared to net income
per common share (after accrual for Class A Preferred Stock dividends) of $0.66
for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1997. The decrease in net income
and net income per share was primarily attributable to the sale of the Company's
insurance agency affiliate, which resulted in a $1,149,000 non-recurring gain
(net of tax) in the prior calendar year. The Company has recorded the disposal
of its proprietary interest in its insurance operations as a discontinued
operation. The Company changed its reporting year from a September 30th fiscal
year end to a calendar year end as of December 31, 1996. The Company reported
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 net income per share was $0.0 and $0.14 (after accrual for
Class A Preferred Stock dividends) for the three month transitional period ended
December 31, 1996 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 1996,
respectively.
The Company's net product sales increased by $4,295,000, or 17%, to
$30,018,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998 compared to
$25,723,000 for the prior twelve month period. The increase in net product sales
was primarily attributable to increased sales of and demand for Pumpkin's new
carving kits and related accessories and Halloween falling on a Saturday also
had a positive impact on product sales. The Company's cost of goods sold
increased by $2,137,000, or 17%, primarily due to increased sales and
development costs associated with new product sales. Selling, general and
administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased by $1,858,000, or 21% to
$10,579,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998 from $8,721,000
for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1997. The acquisition of Pumpkin
occurred during June 1997 and therefore the Company's prior year SG&A expense
was not representative of an entire twelve month period of the Company's SG&A
expense. Depreciation and amortization increased by 32% to $888,000 for the
twelve month period ended December 31, 1998 from $671,000 for the twelve month
period ended December 31, 1997. The Company's 1998 depreciation and amortization
expense was 32% greater than the previous year as a result of Pumpkin's
acquisition occurring during the middle of the prior year. Interest expense was
also impacted by the timing of Pumpkin's acquisition. Although interest expense
for calendar year 1998 was up slightly by $232,000 to $2,385,000, the Company's
increased interest cost was partially due to the impact of the timing of the
Pumpkin acquisition in June 1997 of the prior year netted against interest cost
savings due to the payment during 1998 of $2,027,000 of the Company's term
loans. The Company recognized a tax benefit of $500,000 for calendar years 1998
and 1997 in recognition of the Company's future Federal net operating loss
carry-forwards. This tax benefit had the effect of increasing earnings per share
by $0.09 in calendar year 1998 and $0.11 in calendar year 1997.
Net product sales increased to $25,723,000 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 the Company's product sales and profitability. The
acquisition was completed just prior to Pumpkin's busiest period since 90% of
its sales historically occur between July and October. The Company's 1997
calendar year product sales also reflected a full year of Possible Dreams'
product sales compared to only the five month period from May 1, 1996 the date
of inception to the end of fiscal year 1996. The Company reduced its cost of
goods sold by 2% for calendar year 1997, which had the effect of increasing the
Company's gross margin. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased
to $8,721,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1997 compared to
$1,630,000 and $3,642,000 for the three month transitional period ended December
31, 1996 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 1996. Selling, general
and administrative expenses increased because Possible Dreams' expense for the
current calendar year represented a full year of its expense while the 1996
fiscal year
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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 calendar year 1997 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 $671,000 of depreciation and amortization expense compared to
$181,000 and $290,000 for the three month transitional period ended December 31,
1996 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 1996, respectively.
Interest expense increased to $2,153,000 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.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On August 29, 1996, an officer of Foster Insurance Services Inc. ("FIS")
exercised the put option in the Buy-Sell Agreement to purchase the Company's
proprietary interest in FIS, a 50% partner in Bowen, Miclette, Descant & Britt.
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 for
consideration of $1,525,845 and recognized a gain of approximately $1,149,000
(net of tax). 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 products
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. 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.
YEAR 2000
The Company has been assessing the impact of the Year 2000 on its business
by conducting a review of the computer systems with date-related functionality
used in its business. The Company is in the process of taking all steps that it
believes are necessary or appropriate to ensure that such systems actively
process all dates, including those before, on or after January 1, 2000, without
loss of functionality or performance. Incremental spending for hardware upgrades
and software modifications and testing required for Year 2000
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compliance is currently estimated to be approximately $200,000, with $100,000
having been incurred in calendar year 1998 and the remainder to be incurred in
calendar year 1999. It is expected that internal Year 2000 compliance issues
will be resolved by mid-year of calendar year 1999.
The Year 2000 issue also creates risk for the Company from unforeseen
problems with Year 2000 non-compliance of its vendors, suppliers, customers and
other third parties with which the Company has a material relationship. The
Company intends to initiate formal communications with all of its significant
vendors, suppliers, customers and other material third parties to determine the
extent to which the Company is vulnerable to their own potential problems
related to the Year 2000 as soon as it receives and evaluates responses from its
vendors, suppliers, customers and other material third parties. Due to the
general uncertainty surrounding the Year 2000 process, resulting in part from
the uncertainty surrounding the Year 2000 readiness of the Company's vendors,
suppliers, customers and other material third parties, the Company is unable to
determine a reasonable worst case scenario at this time.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $908,000, or 9%, to $9,133,000 at
December 31, 1998, from $10,041,000 at December 31, 1997, primarily due to debt
incurred for the acquisitions of Possible Dreams and Pumpkin. However,
consolidated working capital at December 31, 1998 increased by $637,000, or 4%,
to $15,156,000 from $14,519,000 at December 31, 1997, primarily due to an
increase in the Company's deferred tax asset. The Company reported long-term
debt of $10,036,000 at December 31, 1998 compared to $12,383,000 at the end of
calendar year 1997. It is expected that cash generated from operations will
continue to decrease the Company's debt incurred by the Company in connection
with the acquisition of Possible Dreams and Pumpkin.
The Company expects no major increase in capital expenditures during
calendar year 1999. The Company believes that with cash flow from operations,
cash and cash equivalents and investment earnings, there will be sufficient cash
on hand to meet the Company's working capital and operating expenditure
requirements during calendar year 1999 and to compete for other acquisition
opportunities.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The Company's notes payable and long-term debt bear interest at both fixed
and variable rates. The Company is subject to increases and decreases in
interest expense on its variable rate debt resulting from fluctuations in the
interest rates on such debt.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FOOTNOTES
Independent Auditors' Report......... 12
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of
Income -- For the twelve months
ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, the three months ended
December 31, 1996 and the
twelve months ended September
30, 1996....................... 13
Consolidated Balance
Sheets -- As of December 31,
1998 and 1997.................. 14
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows -- For the twelve months
ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, the three months ended
December 31, 1996 and the
twelve months ended September
30, 1996....................... 15
Consolidated Statements of
Stockholders' Equity -- For the
twelve months ended December
31, 1998 and 1997, the three
months ended December 31, 1996
and the twelve months ended
September 30, 1996............. 16
Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements..................... 17
Supplementary Financial
Information
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
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Security
Capital Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 1998
and 1997 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, the three
months ended December 31, 1996 and the year ended September 30, 1996. 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, 1998 and 1997 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
the three months ended December 31, 1996 and the year ended September 30, 1996
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
March 12, 1999 (Except for the
penultimate paragraph of Note 5
as to which the date is March 18, 1999)
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TWELVE TWELVE THREE TWELVE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
12/31/98 12/31/97 12/31/96 9/30/96
-------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net product sales.................... $ 30,018 $ 25,723 $ 5,073 $ 9,854
Cost of goods sold................... 14,486 12,349 2,476 4,764
-------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit......................... 15,532 13,374 2,597 5,090
-------- -------- -------- --------
Selling, general and administrative
expenses........................... 10,579 8,721 1,630 3,642
Depreciation and amortization
expenses........................... 888 671 181 290
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses............. 11,467 9,392 1,811 3,932
-------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income..................... 4,065 3,982 786 1,158
-------- -------- -------- --------
Other income (expense)
Interest income...................... 347 368 96 482
Interest expense..................... (2,385) (2,153) (507) (731)
Other income......................... 32 19 16 42
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total other income (expense)......... (2,006) (1,766) (395) (207)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Minority interest in income of
consolidated subsidiaries.......... (345) (356) (55) (129)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income from continuing operations
before (benefit) provision for
income taxes....................... 1,714 1,860 336 822
-------- -------- -------- --------
(Benefit) provision for income
taxes.............................. (435) (285) 103 45
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income from continuing operations.... 2,149 2,145 233 777
-------- -------- -------- --------
Discontinued operations (Note 2)
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations (net of income taxes of
$0, $9, $0 and $13)................ 66 (108) 236
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations (net of income taxes of
$149).............................. 1,149
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income........................... $ 2,149 $ 3,360 $ 125 $ 1,013
-------- -------- -------- --------
Less preferred stock dividends....... (450) (113) (450)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income available to common
Stockholders....................... $ 2,149 $ 2,910 $ 12 $ 563
-------- -------- -------- --------
Earnings per share
Income from continuing operations.... $ 0.41 $ 0.39 $ 0.03 $ 0.08
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations......................... 0.01 (0.03) 0.06
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations......................... -- 0.26
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income per common share.......... $ 0.41 $ 0.66 $ 0.0 $ 0.14
-------- -------- -------- --------
Weighted average shares
outstanding........................ 5,306 4,382 4,060 4,060
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1998 1997
---------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS,
EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents....... $ 9,133 $ 10,041
Account receivable (net of
allowance for doubtful accounts
of $351 and $317).............. 3,279 2,746
Inventories..................... 5,339 4,307
Deferred tax asset.............. 1,175 539
Other current assets............ 828 582
---------- ----------
Total current
assets............. 19,754 18,215
Property and equipment (net of
accumulated depreciation of $310
and $133).......................... 1,507 1,404
Intangible assets (net of accumulated
amortization of $1,961 and
$1,067)............................ 12,044 12,767
Licenses and other assets............ 196 164
---------- ----------
Total Assets.......... $ 33,501 $ 32,550
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Note payable.................... $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Current portion of long-term
debt........................... 1,659 1,339
Current portion of other
long-term obligation........... 98 89
Accounts payable................ 1,265 811
Federal income taxes payable.... 50
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities.................... 576 407
---------- ----------
Total current
liabilities........ 4,598 3,696
Long-term debt, less current
portion............................ 10,036 12,383
Other long-term obligations.......... 160 258
---------- ----------
Total Liabilities..... 14,794 16,337
---------- ----------
Minority interest.................... 1,764 1,419
---------- ----------
Commitments and Contingencies........
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, 7,500
shares authorized; 539 shares
issued; 380 shares outstanding.....
Class A common stock, $.01 par value,
10,000,000 shares authorized;
5,624,361 shares issued; 5,305,945
shares outstanding................. 56 56
Preferred stock, $.01 par value,
2,500,000 shares authorized; none
issued.............................
Additional paid-in capital........... 67,520 67,520
Accumulated deficit.................. (45,418) (47,567)
Less: Treasury stock, at cost,
318,575 shares..................... (5,215) (5,215)
---------- ----------
Total Stockholders'
Equity............. 16,943 14,794
---------- ----------
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders'
Equity............. $ 33,501 $ 32,550
========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TWELVE TWELVE THREE TWELVE
MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
12/31/98 12/31/97 12/31/96 9/30/96
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from operating activities:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income........................... $ 2,149 $ 3,360 $ 125 $ 1,013
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided (used) by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...... 1,071 950 182 296
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations........................ (1,149)
Minority interest in income of
consolidated subsidiaries......... 345 356 55 129
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities, net of effects from
acquisition of business
Deferred tax asset.............. (636) (539)
Accounts receivable............. (533) 724 6,731 (6,969)
Inventories..................... (910) 1,653 1,398 (1,566)
Other current assets............ (278) (338) (268) 839
Accounts payable and other
accrued expenses............... 623 (1,427) (657) 885
Income taxes payable............ (50) 32
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by operating
activities.......................... 1,781 3,622 7,566 (5,373)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures............... (280) (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)
Payment for purchase of patent..... (43) (6)
Proceeds from sale of Foster
Insurance Managers................ 265
Proceeds from sale of Foster
Insurance Services, Inc........... 1,526
Payment for assets of Our Kids..... (250)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by investing
activities.......................... (573) (4,291) (3) (16,309)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (decrease) increase 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......... (2,027) (1,752) (375)
Repayment of additional payment
obligations.................... (89) (44)
Repayment of debt to affiliate..... (504)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by financing
activities.......................... (2,116) 2,700 (8,259) 20,594
-------- -------- -------- --------
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents......................... (908) 2,031 (696) (1,088)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of period.......................... 10,041 8,010 8,706 9,794
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period.............................. $ 9,133 $ 10,041 $ 8,010 $ 8,706
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARES)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A ADDITIONAL
NUMBER OF COMMON COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED TREASURY
SHARES ISSUED* STOCK STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT STOCK TOTAL
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, September 30, 1995.......... 35,033,880 $ $ 350 $62,238 $(51,052) $ (5,215) $ 6,321
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Net income for fiscal year
1996.......................... 1,013 1,013
Dividends in arrears on
preferred stock............... (450) (450)
Reverse one-for-eight stock split.... (30,654,818) (306) 306
Payment for fractional shares... (1,037)
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Balance, September 30, 1996.......... 4,378,025 44 62,544 (50,489) (5,215) 6,884
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Net income for the three months
ended December 31, 1996....... 125 125
Dividends in arrears on
preferred stock............... (113) (113)
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1996........... 4,378,025 44 62,544 (50,477) (5,215) 6,896
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Net income for calendar year
1997.......................... 3,360 3,360
Dividends in arrears on
preferred stock............... (450) (450)
Conversion of 30,000 shares of
Class preferred stock into
1,246,875 Class A common
stock......................... 1,246,875 12 4,976 4,988
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1997........... 5,624,900 56 67,520 (47,567) (5,215) 14,794
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Net income for calendar year
1998.......................... 2,149 2,149
--------------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1998........... 5,624,900 $ $ 56 $67,520 $(45,418) $ (5,215) $ 16,943
=============== ========= ======= =========== ============ ========= =========
</TABLE>
- ------------
* Includes both Common Stock and Class A Common Stock
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION
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., 90% (77.5% effective after consideration of the
outstanding warrants issued in connection with the acquisition) 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 "Predecessor
Company") 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. On June 12, 1998, Pumpkin acquired the business and related assets,
patents and trademarks of Our Kids for $250,000, of which $121,891 was allocated
to inventory and the remainder to intangibles. Our Kids is engaged in the
business of selling kits primarily consisting of sidewalk chalk. The Company
does not consider this acquisition to be material.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING POLICIES
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
contributed by P.D. Holdings, Inc. ($300,000 of which was provided by minority
owners of P.D. Holdings, Inc.), 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 during 1997 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 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
--------------
$ 16,860,000
==============
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
--------------
$ 16,860,000
==============
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the operations
of Possible Dreams since May 1, 1996.
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
------------
$ 7,717,493
============
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
------------
$ 7,717,493
============
In addition to the cash purchase price paid at the closing, the purchase
agreement provides for additional payments (the "Earnout Amount") to the
Predecessor Company which are contingent upon future earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), as defined. The Predecessor
Company 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 Predecessor Company 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 ended December 31, 1998 and the period from June 27, 1997
(date of inception) through December 31, 1997.
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 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 $1,149,000, net of tax. The results of FIS have been classified as
a discontinued operation in the accompanying financial statements. Income (loss)
from discontinued operations for calendar year 1997, the three month
transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and fiscal year 1996 were $66,000,
($108,000), and $236,000, net of tax, respectively. In an unrelated transaction,
in December 1997 the Company 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.
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 intercompany 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 years 1998 and 1997,
the three month transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and fiscal year 1996
was $2,385,000, $2,153,000, $507,000 and $731,000, respectively. Federal income
taxes of $55,000, $72,500, $30,000 and $0 were paid during calendar year 1998,
1997, the three month transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and fiscal
year 1996, respectively.
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.
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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:
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Land and improvements................ $ 370 $ 370
Buildings and improvements........... 828 738
Machinery and equipment.............. 405 251
Data processing equipment............ 110 83
Furniture and fixtures............... 104 95
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Total cost........................... $ 1,817 $ 1,537
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Less accumulated depreciation........ 310 133
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Net book value....................... $ 1,507 $ 1,404
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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),
patents and deferred financing costs. 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.
Intangible assets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, net of accumulated
amortization of $1,961,087 and $1,067,264, respectively, consist of the
following:
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Goodwill............................. $ 10,762 $ 11,257
Patents.............................. 483 666
Deferred financing costs............. 799 844
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Total................................ $ 12,044 $ 12,767
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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.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including intangible assets, for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is determined
based on future net cash flows from the use and ultimate disposition of the
asset. Impairment loss is calculated as the difference between the carrying
amount of the asset and its fair value. As of December 31, 1998, the Company has
not recognized any impairment losses.
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
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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 5,306,325, 4,382,157,
4,060,166 and 4,060,166 for calendar years 1998, 1997, the three month
transitional period ended December 31, 1996 and fiscal year 1996, 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 accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes,
whereby deferred taxes are provided to recognize the effect of temporary
differences between tax and financial statement reporting (see Note 4).
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released in June 1998, Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement addresses the accounting
for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts, and for hedging activities. Since the Company has not entered
into transactions involving derivative instruments, the Company does not believe
that the adoption of this new statement will have a material effect on the
Company's financial statements. In the second quarter of 1998, the Accounting
Standards Executive Committee of the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-5,
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-up Activities." This Statement provides
guidance on financial reporting of start-up costs and organizational costs. This
Statement of Position is effective for financial statements for fiscal years
after December 15, 1998. This Statement of Position requires start-up costs to
be expensed as incurred. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this
statement will have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
3. STOCK OPTION PLAN
Security Capital's 1982 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"), as
amended on December 10, 1990, provided 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 years 1998 and
1997, the three months ended December 31, 1996 and the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1996 and the balance outstanding and available for future grant at
December 31, 1998 are summarized as follows:
NUMBER OF OPTION PRICE
SHARES* RANGE*
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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)
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Outstanding at December 31, 1997..... -0- $ 0.00
Exercisable:
At December 31, 1998............ -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.
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* Restated for one-for-eight reverse stock split.
4. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Security Capital files a consolidated Federal income tax return with its
subsidiaries using a September 30 fiscal year reporting basis.
At December 31, 1998, the Company had net operating loss carry-forwards for
Federal income tax purposes of approximately $29.7 million, the expiration dates
of which are as follows:
AMOUNT
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(IN THOUSANDS)
December 31,
2002............................ $ 1,700
2003............................ 1,800
2004............................ 22,600
2005............................ 2,400
2006............................ 400
2007............................ 200
2008............................ 600
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$ 29,700
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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, 1998 and 1997 in the Company's statement of financial
position are as follows:
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Deferred tax assets (credits):
Allowance for doubtful accounts
and inventory differences..... $ 284 $ 189
Operating loss carry-forwards... 10,095 10,744
Alternative minimum tax
carryover..................... 141 100
Accelerated depreciation and
other......................... (11) (11)
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10,509 11,022
Valuation allowance........ (9,334) (10,483)
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Net deferred tax asset............... $ 1,175 $ 539
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A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to income taxes based on
the 34% statutory rate for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998 and
1997 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 1996 are as follows:
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------- SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1997 1996
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Federal income taxes based on 34% of
pre-tax income..................... $ 581 $ 1,118 $ 344
Utilization of Federal net operating
loss carry-forwards................ (649) (944) (352)
State income taxes, net of Federal
benefit............................ 88 198 58
Recognition of deferred tax asset for
Federal net operating loss
carry-forwards..................... (500) (500)
Other................................ 45 1 8
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Provision (benefit) for income
taxes.............................. $ (435) $ (127) $ 58
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5. DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31, 1998 and 1997:
1998 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
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%
(8.920% at December 31, 1998).
Interest is payable monthly........ $ 3,363 $ 4,175
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%
(10.92% at December 31, 1998).
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, 1998)
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 1,960
Pumpkin Tranche A Term Loan, payable
in 16 quarterly installments
ranging from $150,000 to $225,000
through December 31, 2001; The loan
bears interest at the commercial
paper rate plus 4.5% (9.42% at
December 31, 1998). Interest is
payable monthly.................... 1,117 2,448
Pumpkin Tranche B Term Loan, payable
in eight quarterly installments
commencing upon repayment of the
Tranche A Term Loan but no later
than October 1, 2001. The loan
bears interest at the commercial
paper rate plus 6.5% (approximately
11.42% at December 31, 1998).
Interest is payable monthly........ 2,000 2,000
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$ 11,940 $ 14,083
Less amounts representing debt (245)
discount........................... (361)
Less current portion................. (1,659) (1,339)
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Total long term debt................. $ 10,036 $ 12,383
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The scheduled repayments of the loans are as follows:
December 31, AMOUNT
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(IN THOUSANDS)
1999............................ $ 1,659
2000............................ 1,776
2001............................ 1,920
2002............................ 2,850
2003............................ 3,735
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Total scheduled payments............. $ 11,940
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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, payments due under the Tranche A
and B loans will become accelerated. 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
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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 Pumpkin 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 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, while Pumpkin had nothing
outstanding at December 31, 1998. Pumpkin's revolving line of credit bears
interest at the commercial paper rate plus 4.25% (9.17% at December 31, 1998),
while Possible Dreams' revolving line of credit bears interest at the commercial
paper rate plus 4% (8.920% at December 31, 1998). Interest on both the revolving
lines of credit is payable monthly.
Possible Dreams' and Pumpkin's credit agreement contains restrictive
covenants prohibiting or limiting certain actions of Possible Dreams and
Pumpkin, including payment of capital expenditures, investments and incurrences
of debt, that provides certain affirmative covenants of both companies,
including the maintenance of specified levels of profitability and tangible net
worth, as defined. At December 31, 1998, Possible Dreams was not in compliance
with the restrictive covenants related to lease payments, total debt coverage
ratio, and minimum EBITDA. The lender for Possible Dreams agreed to a waiver of
these requirements for calendar year 1998 and amended the credit agreement
effective March 18, 1999 for the above covenants for calendar year 1999 as
requested by Possible Dreams. At December 31, 1998, Pumpkin was not in
compliance with the restrictive covenant related to capital expenditures. The
lender agreed to waive this covenant with respect to the 1998 measuring period.
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.
6. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
FGS (see note 7) and its designees had purchased 30,000 shares of Class A
Preferred Stock from the Company for $3,000,000 on July 30, 1993. This
non-voting preferred stock was 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 had a purchase price
and redemption price equal to the liquidation value, which was $100 per share.
In addition, the Class A Preferred Stock bore a dividend of 15% per annum
payable in cash. Until redemption or the liquidation of the Company, dividends
on Preferred Stock were payable only out of cumulative net income since January
1, 1990
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As of December 31, 1997, FGS and its designees converted their 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.
7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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 $0.3822816 per
share. This per share price was the unconsolidated net book value of the
Company's Common Stock as of September 30, 1989 which were 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, reflected the difference 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 4,378,025. 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.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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 affiliate of the Company, 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
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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. During the
calendar year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from June 27, 1997 (date of
inception) through December 31, 1997 Pumpkin paid $175,000 for such advisory
fees. Such fees are 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
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 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 Predecessor Company received stock of Pumpkin 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
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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 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 had 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 required FIM to purchase Britt's shares of FIS for
$500,000 in the event that the Agency Agreement was terminated due to the death
or disability of Britt and required 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, had entered into an agreement (the "Participation
Agreement") with Britt, FIS and FIM whereby Karren was 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 was
entitled to purchase for nominal consideration approximately 10% of the stock
of, or an interest in, FIS. In the case of (ii), Karren was 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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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The following is a summary of operations by quarter (dollar amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts):
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
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CALENDAR YEAR 1998:
Net product sales.................. $ 3,123 $ 5,870 $17,193 $ 3,832
Net (loss) income.................. (888) (46) 3,259 (176)
(Loss) earnings per common share... (0.17) (0.01) 0.61 (0.02)
Dividends per share of common
stock............................
CALENDAR YEAR 1997:
Net product sales.................. $ 2,542 $ 3,490 $14,863 $ 4,828
Net (loss) income.................. (240) 1 3,517 82
(Loss) earnings per common share... (0.09) (0.03) 0.80 (0.02)
Dividends per share of common
stock............................
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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 $324,567 and $237,961 for the calendar years
ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. Possible Dreams rents a show room in New York
under a five year lease agreement, which expires in 2002. Annual rent expense is
$78,600 through the year 2001 and $72,050 in the year 2002. Pumpkin leases its
office building and certain equipment from the minority shareholders of Pumpkin
Holdings under operating lease agreements. Annual rent expense is $44,669 thru
the year 2001 and $22,334 in year 2002. Future minimum rental payments under the
office space operating leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
MINIMUM RENTAL PAYMENTS
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Year
1999................................. $ 123
2000................................. 123
2001................................. 123
2002................................. 94
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Total minimum office operating lease
payments........................... $ 463
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During 1998, Possible Dreams purchased approximately 53%, 15%, and 5% of
its supplies from, respectively, Folkraft, 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. During 1998,
Possible Dreams obtained an additional vendor to produce the product supplied by
Folkraft, which should reduce Possible Dreams' dependence on Folkraft as a
supplier.
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 during the latter part of 1998, the Company received a new
notice from the State of New York seeking payment of $417,252 in taxes, interest
and penalties. At this
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
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
of New York.
On November 6, 1997, Pumpkin filed, in the United States Court for the
District of Columbia, 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 had sought a permanent injunction against Concept Marketing
and monetary and treble damages. This matter was settled in 1998 with the
parties agreeing to a cross-license of certain products.
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.
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.
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DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING THE LAST
NAME AGE SINCE FIVE YEARS; OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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William T. Bozarth............ 58 1988 Deputy Controller of Citigroup, Inc. since October 1998; Vice
President and Controller of Travelers Group Inc., a
diversified financial services company, from November 1991
until October 1998; 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........... 54 1990 Chairman of the Board of the Company since January 1990;
President, Treasurer and a director of FGS, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("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.
A. George Gebauer............. 66 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.
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DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING THE LAST
NAME AGE SINCE FIVE YEARS; OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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Thomas J. Gochberg............ 60 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............... 44 Vice President of the Company since February 1990; Vice
President and Secretary of Security Capital Insurance Group,
Inc. ("SCIGI") for more than five years; current or former
officer of various present or former subsidiaries or
affiliates of SCIGI.
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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. The Audit Committee, which is presently composed of Messrs.
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.
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 Brian D. Fitzgerald, the Chairman
of the Board of the Company, for services rendered to the Company during the
fiscal years ended December 31, 1998, December 31, 1997 and September 30, 1996
and for the three month period from October 1 through December 31, 1996.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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ANNUAL COMPENSATION
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ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION PERIOD SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION
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A. George Gebauer.................... Fiscal Year 1998 (1) (1) (1)
President and Secretary Fiscal Year 1997 (1) (1) (1)
Fiscal Year 1996 (1) (1) (1)
Three-Month Period
from 10/1-12/31/96 (1) (1) (1)
Brian D. Fitzgerald.................. Fiscal Year 1998 (1) (1) (1)
Chairman of the Board Fiscal Year 1997 (1) (1) (1)
Fiscal Year 1996 (1) (1) (1)
Three-Month Period
from 10/1-12/31/96 (1) (1) (1)
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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 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
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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. During fiscal 1997, CP Inc. was paid a
fee of $375,000. 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 in 1997.
During fiscal 1998, CP Inc. was paid a fee of $425,000. See "Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
2. OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR. No Options or SARs were granted
to any executive officer of the Company during the period from January 1, 1998
through December 31, 1998.
3. AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR. No Options or
SARs were exercised by any executive officer of the Company during the period
from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
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
January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
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.
6. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION. The
Company does not have a Compensation Committee. Messrs. Gebauer and Fitzgerald,
directors and executive officers of the Company who receive no salary or bonus,
participate in any deliberations of the Board of Directors concerning executive
officer compensation.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Larry M. Karren, Vice President and Treasurer of the Company, is the only
executive officer who receives any compensation from the Company for service as
an officer of the Company. When the Company sold its interest in Foster
Insurance Company in 1997, the Company and Mr. Karren agreed that, as a result
of his reduction in his duties resulting from the sale, he would be paid a
salary of $3,200 per month and would not be eligible for an annual bonus. Other
than with respect to Mr. Karren, the Board of Directors has not formulated any
specific policies with respect to compensation of its executive officers.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William T. Bozarth
Brian D. Fitzgerald
A. George Gebauer
Thomas J. Gochberg
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The performance graph below shows a comparison of the cumulative total
return, on a dividend reinvestment basis, measured at each fiscal year end and
calendar year end for the last five years assuming $100 invested on September
30, 1994 in the Class A Common Stock, the Company's selected peer group and the
Nasdaq Market Index. The selected peer group consists of Department 56 Inc.,
Enesco Group Inc. and Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. These companies are seasonal
products companies and are considered by the Company's management to be
competitors of the Company. The returns of each peer group company have been
weighted according to its stock market capitalization for purposes of arriving
at a peer group average.
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG SECURITY CAPITAL CORP.,
NASDAQ MARKET INDEX AND PEER GROUP INDEX
[LINEAR GRAPH PLOTTED FROM DATA IN TABLE BELOW]
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FISCAL YEAR ENDING
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COMPANY/INDEX/MARKET 9/30/1994 12/30/1994 9/29/1995 12/29/1995 9/30/1996 12/31/1996 12/31/1997 12/31/1998
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SECURITY CAPITAL CORP 100.00 100.00 133.33 100.00 225.00 282.33 200.00 275.00
Customer Selected Stock List 100.00 98.08 110.31 94.18 83.68 83.56 100.38 106.50
NASDAQ Market Index 100.00 97.99 122.97 121.98 140.85 147.48 180.40 254.43
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ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON SEPT. 20, 1994
ASSUMES DIVIDENDS REINVESTED
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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 23, 1999, 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 23, 1999
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PERCENTAGE
CLASS A OF
NAME AND ADDRESS COMMON PERCENTAGE COMMON PERCENTAGE COMMON
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER STOCK OF CLASS STOCK OF CLASS EQUITY
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Brian D. Fitzgerald.................. 128 34.1% 4,086,879 77.0% 77.0%
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................ 3,319,308 62.6% 62.6%
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% 4,184,820 78.9% 78.9%
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* Less than one percent
(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) 11 related Delaware limited partnerships,
known collectively as "Capital Partners II," as follows: (i) CP
Acquisition, L.P. No. 1; (ii) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 4A; (iii) CP
Acquisition, L.P. No. 4B; (iv) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 5A; (v) CP
Acquisition, L.P. No. 5B; (vi) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 6A; (vii) CP
Acquisition, L.P. No. 6B; (viii) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 7A; (ix) CP
Acquisition, L.P. No. 7B; (x) CP Acquisition, L.P. No. 8A; and (xi) 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
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limited partnership, of which CP Inc. is the general partner, are the
general partners of the 11 related partnerships.
Brian D. Fitzgerald owns of record 239,882 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 239,882 shares of the
Class A Common Stock owned of record by him, 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 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.
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, pursuant to agreements made in the Exchange Agreement, in
1998 the Company amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to delete
Article Twelfth (which contains certain anti-takeover provisions, including
higher voting requirements for certain business combinations) therefrom.
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
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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 (Joan E. Wolff) in their
respective capacities as such. During fiscal 1998, CP Inc. was paid $425,000 in
fees and reimbursed for expenses incurred by it of approximately $19,700. In
addition, in 1998 the Company paid approximately $84,500 in expenses, and
reimbursed approximately $17,600 of expenses incurred by CP Inc. on behalf of
the Company in connection with prospective acquisitions.
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, 1999.
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 500 leads on companies
which are or might be for sale. Of these,
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perhaps 50 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
and (2) Statement Schedules
See "Index to Financial Statements
and Schedules" set forth in Item 8
on page 11 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.
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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, 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 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)).
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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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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).
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).
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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*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).
10.42 -- Warrant dated June 27, 1997 from Pumpkin to NationsCredit (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(3) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.43 -- 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).
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).
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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*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).
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 THE 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 /s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER
A. GEORGE GEBAUER
PRESIDENT
Date: March 26, 1999
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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SIGNATURE POSITION DATE
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/s/ A. GEORGE GEBAUER President, Secretary and Director March 26, 1999
A. GEORGE GEBAUER (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ LARRY M. KARREN Vice President (Principal Financial March 26, 1999
LARRY M. KARREN and Accounting Officer)
/s/ BRIAN D. FITZGERALD Chairman of the Board March 26, 1999
BRIAN D. FITZGERALD
/s/ WILLIAM T. BOZARTH Director March 26, 1999
WILLIAM T. BOZARTH
/s/ THOMAS J. GOCHBERG Director March 26, 1999
THOMAS J. GOCHBERG
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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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, 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 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).
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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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).
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).
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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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).
10.42 -- Warrant dated June 27, 1997 from Pumpkin to NationsCredit (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 1(c)(3) to the Registrant's Form 8-K Current Report dated June 27, 1997).
10.43 -- 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).
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).
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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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<C> <S>
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).
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 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
JURISDICTION OF
NAME INCORPORATION
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Security Capital Insurance Group, Delaware
Inc.
Possible Dreams, Ltd. Delaware
P.D. Holdings, Inc. Delaware
Pumpkin Masters Holdings, Inc. Delaware
Pumpkin, Ltd. Delaware
EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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 March 12, 1999 appearing in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Security Capital Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
March 24, 1999
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THE FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
FROM SECURITY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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