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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended DECEMBER 12, 1998
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OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 0-12800
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 52-0948383
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
85 S BRAGG STREET, SUITE 600, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (703) 750-9600
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90
days. YES X NO
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of January 26, 1999.
COMMON STOCK 0.01 PAR VALUE NUMBER OF SHARES
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CLASS A 13,617,243
CLASS B NONE
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary
for the fair presentation of the Company's results of operations, financial
position and changes therein for the periods presented have been included.
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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Dec., 12 June 27,
1998 1998
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ASSETS
Current Assets
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 918,000 $ 681,000
Investments, current 912,000 929,000
Accounts receivable, trade 3,508,000 2,986,000
Inventory 3,219,000 2,385,000
Prepaid expenses 195,000 560,000
Current portion of notes receivable, related party 533,000 41,000
Income tax receivable - 1,062,000
Other current assets 361,000 365,000
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 9,646,000 9,009,000
Investments, noncurrent 9,598,000 10,600,000
Land held for sale - 730,000
Fixed assets, net 3,274,000 3,534,000
Note receivable, officer and related party, including accrued interest,
less current portion 576,000 462,000
Other assets 662,000 624,000
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,756,000 $ 24,959,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 269,000 $ 1,399,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,157,000 1,549,000
Accrued payroll and related liabilities 1,043,000 788,000
Accrued store closings 72,000 72,000
Other accrued taxes 10,000 23,000
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Total current liabilities 2,551,000 3,831,000
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,607,000 1,625,000
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Total liabilities 4,158,000 5,456,000
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Stockholders' equity
Common stock - $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 14,078,620 shares issued and
13,628,043 and 13,822,543 shares outstanding resepectively 141,000 141,000
Class B Stock - $.01 par value, 175,000 shares authorized,
none issued - -
Additional paid-in capital 21,352,000 21,352,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (713,000) (674,000)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND EQUITY INVESTMENTS 296,000 106,000
CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT 135,000 18,000
Treasury stock, at cost (450,577 shares) (1,613,000) (1,440,000)
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Total stockholders' equity 19,598,000 19,503,000
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Commitments and contingencies
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 23,756,000 $ 24,959,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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SECOND QUARTER
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TWELVE WEEKS ENDED
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Dec. 12, Dec., 13
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES-PRODUCTS 4,588,000 $ 3,169,000
SERVICE SALES 250,000 -
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NET SALES 4,838,000 3,169,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,644,000 2,550,000
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GROSS MARGIN 1,194,000 619,000
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATION 1,594,000 1,321,000
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 52,000 25,000
OTHER INCOME (142,000) (1,000)
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (310,000) (726,000)
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NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
INVESTMENT INCOME 410,000 299,000
INTEREST EXPENSE (50,000) (25,000)
OTHER INCOME 1,000 0
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TOTAL NONOPERATING INCOME 361,000 274,000
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES 51,000 (452,000)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX BENEFIT - -
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS NET OF TAXES $ 51,000 $ (452,000)
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER INCOME TAXES, BEFORE DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLE, NET OF TAXES $ - $ (0.03)
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $ - $ (0.03)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 13,757,710 13,822,543
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<CAPTION>
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YEAR TO DATE
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TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED
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Dec. 12, Dec., 13
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES-PRODUCTS 9,034,000 $ 6,233,000
SERVICE SALES 500,000 -
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NET SALES 9,534,000 6,233,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD 7,159,000 5,204,000
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GROSS MARGIN 2,375,000 1,029,000
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATION 2,979,000 2,423,000
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 104,000 51,000
OTHER INCOME (142,000) (1,000)
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (566,000) (1,444,000)
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NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
INVESTMENT INCOME 611,000 465,000
INTEREST EXPENSE (79,000) (47,000)
OTHER INCOME 1,000 11,000
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TOTAL NONOPERATING INCOME 533,000 429,000
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES (33,000) (1,015,000)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX BENEFIT (6,000) 52,000
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS NET OF TAXES $ (39,000) $ (963,000)
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER INCOME TAXES, BEFORE DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLE, NET OF TAXES $ - $ (0.07)
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $ - $ (0.07)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 13,757,710 13,822,543
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
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Year to date
Twenty four weeks ended
Dec. 12, Dec., 13
1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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Net loss $ (39,000) $ (963,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash used by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 412,000 553,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment 117,000 225,000
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
effects of non-cash transactions:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable trade, net (522,000) 228,000
Increase in inventory (834,000) (270,000)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses 365,000 (59,000)
Increase in notes receivable, related party (606,000) (198,000)
Decrease (increase) in income tax receivable 1,062,000 (51,000)
Increase in other assets (77,000) (25,000)
Decrease in accounts payable
and accrued expenses (392,000) (528,000)
Increase in accrued payroll and related liabilities 255,000 145,000
Decrease in other accrued taxes (13,000) (82,000)
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Net cash used by operating activities (272,000) (1,025,000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of investments 4,754,000 4,400,000
Purchase of investments (3,545,000) (3,235,000)
Purchase of Treasury Stock (173,000) -
Proceeds from sale of Land held for resale 85,000 -
Capital expenditures (109,000) (428,000)
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Net cash provided by investing activities 1,012,000 737,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additions to debt - -
Reductions of debt (503,000) (201,000)
Changes in notes receivable issued to majority shareholder
including accrued interest - 1,791,000
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Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (503,000) 1,590,000
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 237,000 1,302,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 681,000 353,000
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CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 918,000 $ 1,655,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
Non cash activities:
Land purchased under short term note $ - $ 645,000
Land sold under short term note $ (645,000) $ -
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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<CAPTION>
Retained
Additional Earnings
Common Paid-In (Accumulated
Stock Capital Deficit)
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JUNE 28,1997 $ 141,000 $ 21,352 ,000 $ 2,323,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1998 NET LOSS - - (3,121,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - -
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
REPAYMENT OF LOAN TO MAJORITY
SHAREHOLDER INCLUDING
ACCRUED INTERESTS, NET - - 124,000
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BALANCE, JUNE 27,1998 $ 141,000 $ 21,352,000 $ (674,000)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1999 NET LOSS - - (39,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - -
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK - - -
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 12, 1998 $ 141,000 $ 21,352,000 $ (713,000)
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DISCLOSURE OF RECLASSIFICATION AMOUNT:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
Net unrealized gains on securities
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Cumulative Unrealized Gains/(Losses)
Translation on Debt and Equity
Adjustment Equity Investments
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<S> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JUNE 28,1997 $ 13,000 $ 11,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1998 NET LOSS - -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - 95,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT 5,000 -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
REPAYMENT OF LOAN TO MAJORITY
SHAREHOLDER INCLUDING
ACCRUED INTERESTS, NET - -
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BALANCE, JUNE 27,1998 $ 18,000 $ 106,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1999 NET LOSS - -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - 190,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT 117,000 -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK - -
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 12, 1998 $ 135,000 $ 296,000
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DISCLOSURE OF RECLASSIFICATION AMOUNT:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period $ 117,000
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income -
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Net unrealized gains on securities $ 117,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
Note Receivable
From Majority
Shareholder, Total
Treasury Including Stockholders'
Stock Accrued Interest Equity
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JUNE 28,1997 $ (1,440,000) $ (4,275,000) $ 18,125,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1998 NET LOSS - (3,121,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - 95,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - 5,000
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 100,000
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (3,021,000)
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REPAYMENT OF LOAN TO MAJORITY
SHAREHOLDER INCLUDING
ACCRUED INTERESTS, NET - 4,275,000 4,399,000
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BALANCE, JUNE 27,1998 $ (1,440,000) $ - $ 19,503,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1999 NET LOSS - - (39,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - 190,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - 117,000
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 307,000
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) 268,000
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PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK (173,000) - (173,000)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 12, 1998 $ (1,613,000) $ - $ 19,598,000
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DISCLOSURE OF RECLASSIFICATION AMOUNT:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
Net unrealized gains on securities
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Cuisine Solutions, Inc.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1) Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary
for the fair presentation of the Company's results of operations, financial
position and changes therein for the periods presented have been included.
2) Fiscal Periods
The Company utilizes a 52/53 week fiscal year which ends on the last
Saturday in June. The first, second and fourth quarters, of fiscal years 1999
and 1998 contain 12 weeks, and the third quarter contains 16 weeks.
3) Inventory
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined by the first-in,
first-out method (FIFO), or market. Included in inventory costs are raw
materials, labor and manufacturing overhead.
Inventory consists of:
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Dec. 12, Jun. 27,
1998 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials $ 538,000 $ 637,000
Frozen product & other finished goods 2,626,000 1,742,000
Packing materials & supplies 220,000 267,000
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3,384,000 2,646,000
Less obsolescence reserve (165,000) (261,000)
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$3,219,000 $2,385,000
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4) Dividends - None.
5) Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is engaged in ordinary and routine litigation incidental to
its business. Management does not anticipate that any amounts that it may be
required to pay by reason thereof will have a material effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
6) Transaction with Related Party
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During the second quarter of fiscal year 1999 the Company issued a
related party short term note receivable in the amount of $500,000 to Food
Investors Corporation. This loan was made to obtain a higher return on funds
earmarked for large volume chicken purchases during January and February. The
loan is secured by assets, provides 10% interest and all principle and interest
is due on January 31, 1999. This loan was offered by the Company as a means of
obtaining maximum returns on short term funds.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 a loan in the amount of
$41,000 to a related party was paid in full.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 the Company issued loans
to one officer and one employee in the amount of $55,000 and $85,000
respectively. The loan of $55,000 is collateralized by the officer's first
residence and bears interest at 6.5% per annum. The note is payable from the net
equity proceeds on the sale of the collateralized property and shall be deemed
payable in full within two years from the date of the note if the property is
not sooner sold. The loan of $85,000 is collateralized by the employee's home
and bears interest at 6.6% per annum. The note is due and payable in full five
years from the date of the loan or six months after the employee's termination
whichever comes first.
7) Statement Re Computation of Per Share Earnings
In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share ("Statement 128").
Statement 128 replaced the previously reported primary and fully diluted
earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary
earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of
options, warrants and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is very
similar to the previously reported fully diluted earnings per share. Earnings
per share amounts for all periods have been presented and, where necessary,
restated to conform to the Statement 128 requirements and SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 98.
The calculation of adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding for
purposes of computing diluted earnings per share includes the effect of all
outstanding stock options for the three periods ended December 12, 1998 and
December 13, 1997. The outstanding stock options have been excluded from the
calculation of diluted loss per share for the three periods ended December 12,
1998 and December 13, 1997 because their effect is antidilutive. The calculation
uses the treasury stock method in determining the resulting incremental average
equivalent shares outstanding when they are dilutive.
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and
diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
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Three Periods Ended Dec. 12,1998 and Dec. 13, 1997:
DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION: 1998 1997
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Numerator:
Net income (loss) $51,000 ($452,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 13,757,710 13,822,543
Basic loss per share $0.00 ($0.03)
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION:
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Numerator:
Net income (loss) $51,000 ($452,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 13,757,710 13,822,543
Diluted loss per share $0.00 ($0.03)
Six Periods Ended Dec. 12,1998 and Dec. 13, 1997:
<CAPTION>
DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION: 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Numerator:
Net loss $(39,000) ($963,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 13,757,710 13,822,543
Basic loss per share $0.00 ($0.07)
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION:
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Numerator:
Net loss $(39,000) ($963,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 13,757,710 13,822,543
Diluted loss per share $0.00 ($0.07)
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The Company was notified by the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. that its
common stock was de-listed, effective on the close of trading November 30, 1998.
The Company's stock became eligible for trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin
Board ("OTCBB"). The OTCBB is a controlled quotation service that offers
real-time quotes, last-sale prices and volume information in OTC equity
securities. The Company continues to trade under the symbol CUIS.
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The Board of Directors approved a plan to buy up to 5% of the
outstanding shares of stock of the Company during fiscal year 1999 based on the
record date of September 25, 1998. The Company purchased 194,500 of its shares
of common stock during the second quarter of fiscal year 1999. These shares were
purchased at an average share price of $.89. Subsequent to the second quarter
ended December 12, 1998, the Company purchased an additional 10,800 of its
shares of common stock at an average per share price of $.79.
8) New Accounting Standards
Statement 128 was issued to simplify the computations of earnings per share
and to make the U.S. standard more compatible with the standards of other
countries and that of the International Accounting Standards Committee.
Statement 128 replaces primary and fully diluted earnings per share with basic
earnings and diluted earnings per share. It is not expected that this statement
will have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. The
statements were effective for the year ended June 27, 1998. The Company
implemented Statement 128 during fiscal year 1998.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income
("Statement 130"). Statement 130 establishes standards for the reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements.
The Company has implemented Statement 130 as it is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 25, 1997 and interim-period reporting applies. The
Company believes that the disclosure of comprehensive income in accordance with
the provisions of Statement 130 does not impact the manner of presentation of
its financial statements because current and previously reported earnings
include amounts from cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains and
losses on debt and equity instruments.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information ("Statement 131"). Statement 131 applies to
all public business enterprises and establishes standards for the reporting and
display of financial data of operating segments in the financial statements.
Statement 131 replaces the "industry segment" concept of Statement 14 with a
"management approach" concept as the basis for identifying reportable segments.
The Statement is effective for the year ended June 26, 1999. The Company has
implemented Statement 131 during fiscal year 1999. As such the Company has
changed its allocations of customers throughout each segment effective fiscal
year 1999 to be in line with the company's new strategic focus. Therefore,
allocated segment revenue reported in the Company's previous fiscal year 1998
results are changed to reflect the realignment of customers by segment in fiscal
year 1999.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This filing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of The Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those statements reflect the
intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and members of the
management team. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
risk and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by such forward-looking statements reflecting changed assumptions,
the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results
over time.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cuisine Solutions, Inc. reported a net income of $51,000 for second
quarter 1999 compared to a net loss of $452,000 a year ago, an improvement of
111%. Revenue in second quarter 1999 increased by 53% compared to a year ago due
to the increase in sales volumes in all segments of the business and the revenue
derived from the Brazilian service contract.
TWELVE WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 12, 1998 COMPARED TO TWELVE WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 13,
1997
NET SALES
Second quarter 1999 product sales totaled $4,588,000, up 44.8% from second
quarter 1998 sales of $3,169,000. Lodging sales increased $325,000, or 24%.
Sales to transportation customers increased by $551,000, or 54.3%, while new
business development sales increased $79,000, or 18%.
Total second quarter sales by business segments are as follow:
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Q2 FISCAL 1999 Q2 FISCAL 1998 $CHANGE %CHANGE
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Transportation $ 1,565,000 $ 1,014,000 $ 551,000 54.3%
Europe & Asia 824,000 $ 360,000 $ 464,000 128.9%
Lodging 1,681,000 $ 1,356,000 $ 325,000 24.0%
New Business Development 518,000 $ 439,000 $ 79,000 18.0%
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Total Product Sales Revenue $ 4,588,000 $ 3,169,000 $ 1,419,000 44.8%
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Second quarter non-product revenues of $250,000 are fees for services
provided to Brazil, primarily related to architectural designs for the layout of
the manufacturing facility. First quarter FY99 management fees to Brazil of
$250,000 were received after the close of the second quarter.
Gross margins improved to 25% in the fiscal 1999 second quarter compared
with 20% in the second quarter of fiscal year 1999. The gross margin improvement
was due to the impact of higher volume on manufacturing fixed costs in the U.S.
facility and the Norwegian facility as well as the non-product revenue from
management fees. Distribution costs have not reached the target level of 4.5% of
sales due to lack of sufficient market penetration and related volume to reduce
the cost of product transfers and outside storage. Management believes that
volume will bring this cost down from the current average of 11.2% of Lodging
sales. Distribution cost containment initiatives have been established to bring
down the expense for Lodging by a minimum of 2 percentage points for the balance
of the Fiscal 1999 year.
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A comparison of net sales, gross margin percentages and losses from
operations follows:
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QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
1998 1997
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(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales......................................................................$ 4,838 $ 3,169
Gross margin percentage....................................................... 25% 20%
Loss from operations...........................................................$ (310) (726)
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The Company is continuing an ongoing project of identifying profitable
product lines and developing criteria to be certain there exists a specific
strategy in place for each product offered to our customer base. The criteria
will include a combination of minimum order quantity and gross margin
requirements without affecting customer demand.
During fiscal year 1999, the Company is targeting three customer
categories, Lodging, Transportation and New Business. The lodging segment
consists of hotels, convention centers, casinos and similar facilities where
meals are prepared in large volume. The transportation segment consists of
airlines, railroads, cruise ships and other similar facilities. The Company has
the ability and product lines to service both first class and economy sectors of
the Transportation Segment. The New Business Segment currently services all
retail, catalog, military, and restaurant sales. The New Business segment
contains home meal replacement sales under the retail category.
Lodging Segment:
Lodging sales are managed by major markets and lodging sales for these
markets are as follows:
Cuisine Solutions, Inc. Lodging Sales by Market:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Q2 FISCAL 1999 Q2 FISCAL 1998 $CHANGE %CHANGE
-------------- -------------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Washington DC $ 292,000 $ 270,000 $ 22,000 8.1%
Chicago 142,000 127,000 $ 15,000 11.8%
South 166,000 157,000 $ 9,000 5.7%
Miscellaneous East 377,000 354,000 $ 23,000 6.5%
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Total East $ 977,000 $ 908,000 $ 69,000 7.6%
=======================================================================================
Las Vegas 180,000 98,000 $ 82,000 83.7%
Northern California 292,000 111,000 $ 181,000 163.1%
Miscellaneous West 232,000 239,000 $ (7,000) -2.9%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total West $ 704,000 $ 448,000 $ 256,000 57.1%
=======================================================================================
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Total Lodging Sales $ 1,681,000 $ 1,356,000 $ 325,000 24.0%
=======================================================================================
</TABLE>
Since the Company hired all three field sales employees for Lodging
East within the previous nine months, management anticipated sales growth for
Lodging East to be low compared to growth in the Western Region. Management
expects eastern growth rates to match the current West growth by the end of
fiscal 1999. The Company has also approved hiring a sales representative to
cover the Los Angeles area that falls into the West Miscellaneous sales region.
The person is expected to be hired during the third quarter
The Lodging Segment is a critical target market due to the potential
size of this newly created market as well as the margin potential. The Company's
strategy is to capitalize on the product quality, consistency, food safety and
labor savings by using Cuisine Solutions pre-prepared product versus
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preparation from scratch. The Company is watching this segment very closely
given the substantial investment made in fiscal 1998 in creating this market.
Transportation Segment
Transportation segment sales are primarily from sales to airline
distributors and airline caterers. The Company produces product used in first
class flights on both domestic and international airline routes. The sales level
was achieved through outstanding reception of the award winning salmon produced
in the Norwegian facility, chicken products produced in the USA and unique value
added items such as Osso Buco developed during fiscal 1998. Transportation sales
for the second quarter were $1,565,000, up $551,000 or 54.3% from fiscal 1998
second quarter sales of $ $1,014,000. Management continues to be optimistic that
double-digit trends will continue for the balance of fiscal 1999.
The Transportation segment also known as On Board Services has recently
achieved success in obtaining initial sales orders from non-airline customers.
One non-airline target market currently offers a ten million dollar sales
opportunity. Current On Board Service sales are 99.9 % airlines and airline
distributors. The new sales are expected to gradually increase during the
balance of fiscal 1999 with a material impact on total revenue expected during
fiscal 2000.
New Business
The New Business Segment currently captures sales to retail, military,
restaurants and the home meal replacement (HMR) markets and catalog sales.
Fiscal 1999 second quarter sales of $ 518,000 are up $79,000 or 18% from fiscal
1998 second quarter sales of $439,000. The sales increase continues to be driven
by increased demand in retail sales tied to the home meal replacement market and
supermarket deli counters. The Company recognizes the tremendous potential
retail/HMR sales and will continue to pursue opportunities in this segment
through brand marketers, potential private label possibilities and in-store
restaurants as the home meal replacement market begins to mature. Management
believes that the quality of sous vide product is ideal for retail/HMR. The
Company has also dedicated resources to pursuing sales to the military.
European Sales
European sales of fish packed by the Company's Norwegian plant totaled
$824,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 1999, up 128.9% compared with
$360,000 in the year-ago quarter. European sales include sales to airlines,
retail and banquet markets throughout Europe. The Company will continue to
capitalize on its international exposure by providing the same meals on flights
to and from the U.S., monitor global taste and retail trends. The Company
continues to develop and build business relationships in Europe for future
product sales from both the Norwegian and Brazilian operation.
Brazil
The Company is providing management services to the Brazilian joint
venture in the form of architectural designs for the construction of a plat,
operations and production management advisory services to initiate production
and administrative advisory services to develop management information and
control guidelines. The services are performed under a fixed contract that calls
for approximately $800,000 in services for fiscal 1999. The Company recognized
management services revenues from Brazil of $250,000 in second quarter 1999
primarily related to architectural design work performed. The plant is expected
to be operational in Fiscal 2000.
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SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
A comparison of selling and general administrative costs follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED
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DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
1998 1997
---- ----
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Selling and administrative costs................................................ $ 1,594 $ 1,321
</TABLE>
Selling and administrative costs as a percent of sales went from 42%
in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 to 33% in fiscal 1999. Actual spending
increased to $1,594,000 from $1,321,000 in same quarter of fiscal 1998. The
increase resulted from sales and marketing investments at the corporate
facility, legal expenditures required to register and protect the Cuisine
Solutions and other trademarks owned by the company globally as well as the
associated with the Nasdaq Stock Market de-listing. Management is investigating
opportunities to reduce cost in Selling, General and Administration without
impacting a momentum in sales increases.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization increased $27,000 to $52,000 for the
second quarter of fiscal year 1999, compared with $25,000 for the same period a
year ago. This increase is related to the purchase of new fully integrated
manufacturing hardware and software in fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998.
NONOPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE
Investment income consists of returns earned on funds received from the
sale of the Restaurant Division.
Interest expense relates to the borrowings relating to the Company's
U.S. and Norwegian subsidiary, including the Norwegian capital lease. At
September 30, 1998, the Company had borrowings of approximately $1,876,000,
bearing interest at rates ranging from 5.9% to 8.5%. The majority of these
borrowings of $1,854,00 were through its Norwegian subsidiary. It is anticipated
that these borrowings will remain outstanding during the upcoming fiscal year.
The Company's U.S. operations represent $22,000 of these borrowings. The Company
sold its Land held for sale during second quarter of fiscal year 1999 which
reduced its borrowings by $645,000 for is U.S. operations. The Company received
net proceeds of $85,000 from the sale of the land.
TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 12, 1998 COMPARED TO TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED
DECEMBER 13, 1997
NET SALES
Second quarter year to date 1999 product sales totaled $9,034,000, up
44.9% from a year ago sales of $6,233,000. Lodging sales increased $365,000, or
15%. Sales to transportation customers increased by $1,202,000, or 55.2%, while
new business development sales increased $129,000, or 13.5%.
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Total year to date second quarter sales by business segments are as follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YTD FISCAL 1999 YTD FISCAL 1998 $CHANGE %CHANGE
--------------- --------------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Transportation $ 3,379,000 $ 2,177,000 $ 1,202,000 55.2%
Europe & Asia $ 1,777,000 $ 672,000 $ 1,105,000 164.4%
Lodging $ 2,796,000 $ 2,431,000 $ 365,000 15.0%
New Business Development $ 1,082,000 $ 953,000 $ 129,000 13.5%
============================================================================
Total Product Sales Revenue $ 9,034,000 $ 6,233,000 $ 2,801,000 44.9%
============================================================================
</TABLE>
Year to date second quarter non-product revenues of $500,000 are fees
for services provided to Brazil, primarily related to architectural designs for
the layout of the manufacturing facility.
Gross margins improved to 25% year to date fiscal 1999 second quarter
compared with 17% a year ago. The gross margin improvement was due to the impact
of higher volume on manufacturing fixed costs in the U.S. facility and the
Norwegian facility as well as the non-product revenue from management fees.
A comparison of net sales, gross margin percentages and losses from
operations follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR TO DATE
------------
DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
1998 1997
---- ----
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales......................................................................$ 9,534 $ 6,233
Gross margin percentage....................................................... 25% 17%
Loss from operations...........................................................$ (566) (1,444)
</TABLE>
Lodging Segment:
Lodging sales are managed by major markets and lodging sales for these
markets are as follows:
Cuisine Solutions, Inc. Lodging Sales by Market:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YTD FISCAL 1999 YTD FISCAL 1998 $CHANGE %CHANGE
--------------- --------------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Washington DC $ 474,000 $ 472,000 $ 2,000 0.4%
Chicago 250,000 253,000 $ (3,000) -1.2%
South 279,000 315,000 $ (36,000) -11.4%
Miscellaneous East 608,000 642,000 $ (34,000) -5.3%
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total East $ 1,611,000 $ 1,682,000 $ (71,000) -4.2%
===========================================================================================
Las Vegas $ 329,000 $ 160,000 $ 169,000 105.6%
Northern California 400,000 189,000 $ 211,000 111.6%
Miscellaneous West 456,000 400,000 $ 56,000 14.0%
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Total West $ 1,185,000 $ 749,000 $ 436,000 58.2%
===========================================================================================
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Total Lodging Sales $ 2,796,000 $ 2,431,000 $ 365,000 15.0%
===========================================================================================
</TABLE>
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Transportation Segment
Transportation sales year to date fiscal 1999 were up 55.2% and
management is optimistic that double-digit trends will continue for the balance
of fiscal 1999.
New Business
The New Business Segment currently captures sales to retail, military,
restaurants and the home meal replacement (HMR) markets and catalog sales. The
13.5% sales increase continues to be driven by increased demand in retail sales
tied to the home meal replacement market. As well as increases in sales to the
military.
European Sales
European sales of fish packed by the Company's Norwegian plant totaled
$1,777,000 during the year to date fiscal 1999 second quarter, up 164.4%
compared with $672,000 a year-ago. European sales include sales to airlines,
retail and banquet markets throughout Europe. The company is investigating
opportunities to expand the Cuisine Solutions presence in Europe.
Brazil
The Company is providing management services to the Brazilian joint
venture in the form of architectural designs for the construction of a plant,
operations and production management advisory services to initiate production of
product and administrative advisory services to develop management information
and control guidelines. The services are performed under a fixed contract that
calls for approximately $800,000 in services for fiscal 1999. The Company
recognized management services revenues from Brazil of $500,000 year to date
fiscal 1999 primarily related to architectural design work performed.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
A comparison of selling and general administrative costs follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR TO DATE
------------
DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
1998 1997
---- ----
(dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Selling and administrative costs................................................ $ 2,979 $ 2,423
</TABLE>
Selling and administrative costs as a percent of sales went from 39%
year to date second quarter of fiscal 1998 to 31% in fiscal 1999. Actual
spending increased to $2,979,000 from $2,423,000 a year ago. The increase
resulted from sales and marketing investments at the corporate facility, legal
expenditures required to register and protect the Cuisine Solutions and other
trademarks owned by the company globally as well as the costs associated with
the Nasdaq Stock Market de-listing. Management continues to investigate
opportunities to reduce cost in Selling, General and Administration without
impacting a momentum in sales increases.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization increased $53,000 to $104,000 for year
to date second quarter of fiscal year 1999, compared with $51,000 for the same
period a year ago. This increase is related to the purchase of new fully
integrated manufacturing hardware and software in fourth quarter of fiscal year
1998.
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NONOPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE
Investment income consists of returns earned on funds received from the
sale of the Restaurant Division.
Interest expense relates to the borrowings relating to the Company's
U.S. and Norwegian subsidiary, including the Norwegian capital lease. At
September 30, 1998, the Company had borrowings of approximately $1,876,000,
bearing interest at rates ranging from 5.9% to 8.5%. The majority of these
borrowings of $1,854,00 were through its Norwegian subsidiary. It is anticipated
that these borrowings will remain outstanding during the upcoming fiscal year.
The Company's U.S. operations represent $22,000 of these borrowings. The Company
sold its Land held for sale during second quarter of fiscal year 1999 which
reduced its borrowings by $645,000 for is U.S. operations. The Company received
net proceeds of $85,000 from the sale of the land.
PROVISION FOR TAXES
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 the Company received
federal income tax refunds relating to carryback losses from fiscal years 1997,
1996 and 1995 to fiscal year 1994 in the amount of $1,050,000. Such amount is
reflected as income tax receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheet at June 27, 1998. During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 the Company
recognized $6,000 of income tax expense from continuing operations relating to
final adjustments from the income tax refunds.
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND THE ECONOMY
Variations in labor and ingredient costs can significantly affect the
Company's operations. Many of the Company's employees are paid hourly rates
related to, but generally higher than the federal minimum rates.
The Company's sales pricing structure allows for the fluctuation of raw
material prices. As a result, market price variations do not significantly
affect the gross margin realized on product sales. Customer sensitivity to price
changes can influence the overall sales of individual products. The Company is
investigating a means of using material price fluctuations to its advantage by
purchasing key items in large volumes during low spot price periods and add to
the strategic advantage customers will have in using Cuisine Solutions product
versus scratch prepared where scratch preparation is subject to the spot market.
The Company's costs of its Norwegian subsidiary are denominated in
Norwegian kroner. Sales of products from its Norwegian subsidiary are made in
the currency of the purchasing jurisdiction and are subsequently recorded in
Norwegian kroner. The Company does not engage in any hedging activities with
respect to its exposure.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (STILL UPDATING)
At December 12, 1998, the Company's combined total of cash and
short-term investment balances was $1,830,000, compared with $1,610,000 at June
27, 1998. This increase is the direct result of the income tax refund, offset by
a related party loan of $500,000 to Food Investors Corporation, and funds used
for operations. Additionally, the Company held investments of $10,167,000 and
$10,600,000 at December 12, 1998 and June 27, 1998, respectively, with
maturities greater than one year. There is no restriction of cash at the end of
second quarter 1999.
Net cash used by operations amounted to $272,000 for year to date
1999, compared to cash used of $1,025,000 a year ago. Cash in the amount of
$1,012,000 was provided by investing activities, largely due to the sale of
investments at maturity. Land held for resale was sold during the second quarter
of fiscal year 1999, providing net proceeds of $85,000 for investing activities.
Cash in the amount of $503,000 was used by financing activities to pay
short-term loans, largely related to the Norwegian operations.
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The Company's Norwegian subsidiary has secured a working capital
commitment for its liquidity needs in Norway in the form of an overdraft
facility. As of December 12, 1998, $306,000 was outstanding under this overdraft
facility. The subsidiary can borrow up to $800,000 under this commitment.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
In fiscal year 1999, the Company's strategy will involve market
penetration and sales growth in both the Transportation and Banquet markets with
limited growth in the New Business Segment.
LODGING:
The Lodging Segment sales strategy is focused on 428 hotel properties
and an additional 100 convention centers within the United States. These 528
locations have been targeted for the 30,000 square feet or more of banquet space
in each location. Management currently estimates the market potential for center
of the plate protein food items at 350 million dollars. This sales potential was
based upon banquet industry estimates of food sales per square foot of banquet
space and the center of the plate portion of the food cost. The 350
million-dollar market potential does not include smaller properties that can be
serviced by Cuisine Solutions, but management does not have enough data at this
time to provide logical sales estimates. Additional market potential exists
within Contracted Food Service Management Groups. These Groups provide meal
service to employee cafeterias, hospitals, retirement communities and special
events such as stadium food sales. Management believes the high quality of sous
vide processing, consistency, labor savings and portion control all provide a
perfect fit for this market. Management is attracted to this market since this
opportunity could provide larger contract sales enabling increased purchasing
power and manufacturing efficiencies due to longer production runs. Sales
estimates to Contract Food Service Groups are difficult to determine, but
management believes the potential could be well over 100 million dollars.
ON BOARD SERVICES / TRANSPORTATION
Transportation will continue its successful drive for market
penetration and explore opportunities in economy class flights as well as other
target markets where food in involved in the transportation. Transportation
market potential is estimated to be 175 million dollars for first class business
and 350 million dollars for economy class. Management is also exploring
opportunities to service other modes of transportation such as railway systems.
Initial estimates of market potential within the railway systems are roughly 10
million dollars. Management expects to achieve progress within this additional
market during fiscal 2000.
Sales to the Transportation/On Board Services Segment are usually
larger contract sales that allow manufacturing to increase efficiency and
production planning with limited sales and marketing overhead. Management has
been pleased with the current performance within this segment and expects the
success to continue as initial steps are taken to break into economy class
within the airline sales market.
NEW BUSINESS
The New Business Segment consists of sales to retail, in-store deli's,
home meal replacement outlets, restaurants, catalogs sales companies and the
military.
New Business will continue to explore opportunities in the retail /HMR markets
but will remain cautious since retailers have not claimed success in the area.
The Management has dedicated some resources to pursuing sales to the military
but has decided not to aggressively pursue catalog sales and new restaurant
customers at this time.
EUROPE
Sales of salmon to Europe have increased significantly during the
fiscal 1999 year. Much of the success was due to contract sales to airlines and
airline caterers. Food service and retail have also shown significant increases
as well future potential.
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Cuisine Solutions intends to position itself as the global preferred supplier to
the airline industry by offering same meal capability on both sides of the
Atlantic. The Company also wished to pursue meal service from Europe to other
countries other than the United States. Management realizes that global
expansion will be necessary to achieve these results and is working on the
strategies to provide Cuisine Solutions with a strong global presence. The
partnership with Brazil is part of this strategy.
BRAZIL
The Company began its joint venture with Sanoli Industri E Comercio De
Alimentacao LTDA as Cuisine Solutions, Brazil. The facility will begin
construction during fiscal 1999 and its expected completion will be announced at
a later date. The Company's penetration into the Brazil is in line with the
Company's strategy for global expansion. The Company will continue this
expansion strategy and search for other strategic partners in sous vide
manufacturing.
The Company has undertaken a comprehensive Year 2000 compliance
program. This program addresses the Company's products they sell as well as the
Customer Service and Technical support functions. The Company is aware of the
issues associated with the programming code in existing computer systems as the
millenium (year 2000) approaches. During fiscal year 1998 the Company made
investments in capital expenditures of $716,000. These expenditures represent
$360,000 of manufacturing equipment, and $345,000 of hardware and software
programs. The equipment, hardware and software purchased have been tested for
year 2000 compliance. The new hardware and software will be expanded to its
Norwegian operations in fiscal year 1999. The Company is currently utilizing
both internal and external resources to identify, correct or reprogram, and test
any other systems it has for the year 2000 compliance. It is anticipated that
all reprogramming efforts will be completed by June 1999, allowing adequate time
for testing. Subsequent to fiscal year 1999 second quarter the Company kicked
off its first company-wide meeting with its Year 2000 Compliance Project Team.
The team is in the process of developing procedures to inventory its entire
automated computer based systems and software. The Company began sending
confirmations to its manufacturers of equipment, computer and software, vendors
and customers that its systems will function properly in the year 2000. As the
Company is currently working on a contingency plan, the team will help the
Company implement such plans to counteract any problems that may arise due the
year 2000 conversion. The Company will keep its customers, shareholders, vendors
and employees fully informed of year 2000 initiatives throughout fiscal year
1999. The Company has already received assurance from its banking institution,
insurance companies and some major customers of its initiatives in place for
year 2000 compliance. Management does not expect the efforts underway in fiscal
year 1999 to have a material effect on its financial position or results of
operations. The Company does not expect these efforts to exceed $100,000.
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is engaged in ordinary and routine litigation incidental
to its business. Management does not anticipate that any amounts, which it may
be required to pay by reason thereof, will have a material effect on the
Company's financial position.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company's 15th annual meeting of shareholders was held on October
28, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand Hotel conference center. The
following individuals were re-elected to serve as Directors for a period of one
year and until their successors are elected and qualify: Jean-Louis Vilgrain
(Chairman), Stanislas Vilgrain (President & CEO), Bruno Goussault, Alexandre
Vilgrain, Carl Youngman (Treasurer) and Mr. Charles McGettigan. Mr. David Jordan
of Pepsi Cola Company and Ms. Nancy Schaefer of Consumer Dynamics Company was
also elected as first time members of the board of directors. James Hackney a
former director did not stand for re-election.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(c)Exhibits:
Exhibit 11.1: Statement Re Computation of Per Share Earnings
In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share ("Statement 128").
Statement 128 replaced the previously reported primary and fully diluted
earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary
earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of
options, warrants and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is very
similar to the previously reported fully diluted earnings per share. Earnings
per share amounts for all periods have been presented and, where necessary,
restated to conform to the Statement 128 requirements and SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 98.
The calculation of adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding for
purposes of computing diluted earnings per share includes the effect of all
outstanding stock options for the three periods ended December 12, 1998 and
September 20, 1997. The outstanding stock options have been excluded from the
calculation of diluted loss per share for the three periods ended December 12,
1998 and September 20, 1997 because their effect is antidilutive. The
calculation uses the treasury stock method in determining the resulting
incremental average equivalent shares outstanding when they are dilutive.
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per common share:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Periods Ended Dec. 12,1998 and Dec. 13, 1997:
DEC. 12, DEC. 13,
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION: 1998 1997
- -------------------------------------------- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Numerator:
Net loss $51,000 ($452,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 13,757,710 13,822,543
Basic loss per share $0.00 ($0.03)
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION:
- ----------------------------------------------
Numerator:
Net loss $51,000 ($452,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 13,757,710 13,822,543
Diluted loss per share $0.00 ($0.03)
</TABLE>
The Company was notified by the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. that its
common stock was de-listed, effective on the close of trading November 30, 1998.
The Company's stock became eligible for trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin
Board ("OTCBB"). The OTCBB is a controlled quotation service that offers
real-time quotes, last-sale prices and volume information in OTC equity
securities. The Company continues to trade under the symbol CUIS.
The Board of Directors approved a plan to buy up to 5% of the
outstanding shares of stock of the Company during fiscal year 1999 based on the
record date of September 25, 1998. The Company purchased 194,500 of its shares
of common stock during the second quarter of fiscal year 1999. These shares were
purchased at an average share price of $.89. Subsequent to fiscal year 1999 the
Company purchased an additional 10,500 of its shares of common stock at an
average per share price of $.79.
Exhibit 27.1: Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR version only)
(d)Reports on Form 8-K
Effective on October 28, 1998, the Registrant's Board of Directors
elected to retain Grant Thornton LLP as its independent auditor and to dismiss
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP ("KPMG"). Heretofore KPMG had acted as the Registrant's
independent auditor. The decision to change auditors was approved by the
Registrant's Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
The audit reports of KPMG on the consolidated financial statements of
the Registrant and its subsidiaries as of and for the years ended June 27, 1998
and June 28, 1997, did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion,
nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting
principles. However, the audit reports of KPMG on the consolidated financial
statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries as of and for the years ended
June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997 referred to a change in accounting method for
certain inventory costs.
During the Registrant's two most recent fiscal years ended June 27,
1998 and June 28, 1997, and through the subsequent interim period through
October 28, 1998, there were no disagreements with KPMG
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on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved
to the satisfaction of the former accountant, would have caused them to make a
reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its
report; nor has KPMG ever presented a written report, or otherwise communicated
in writing to the Registrant or its Board of Directors the existence of any
"disagreement" or "reportable event" within the meaning of Item 304 of
Regulation S-K.
KPMG has provided the Registrant with a letter addressed to the SEC, as
required by Item 304(a)(3) of Regulations S-K, so that the Registrant can file
such letter with the SEC.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
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<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number Description
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<S> <C> <C>
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date: January 26, 1999 By:/s/Stanislas Vilgrain
---------------- ---------------------
Stanislas Vilgrain
President and CEO
By:/s/Carl M. Youngman
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Carl M. Youngman
Treasurer
By:/s/Michael C. McCloud
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Michael C. McCloud
Executive Vice President
By:/s/Robert Murphy
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Robert Murphy
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
By: /s/Leara L. Dory
----------------
Leara L. Dory
Vice President of Finance
(Corporate Secretary)
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[KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP LETTERHEAD]
Mr. Robert Murphy
Cuisine Solutions, Inc.
85 South Bragg Street
Suite 600
Alexandria, Virginia 22312
October 28, 1998
Dear Mr. Murphy:
This is to confirm that the client-auditor relationship between Cuisine
Solutions, Inc. and KPMG Peat Marwick LLP has ceased.
Very truly yours.
/s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
cc: Chief Accountant, Securities and Exchange Commission
Carl Youngman, Chairman of the Audit Committee, Cuisine Solutions, Inc.
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