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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 11, 1999
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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_____ _____________
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 25, 2000.
COMMON STOCK 0.01 PAR VALUE NUMBER OF SHARES
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CLASS A 14,755,838
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., 11 June 26,
1999 1999
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ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 697,000 $ 1,866,000
Investments, current - 986,000
Accounts receivable, trade 4,923,000 4,385,000
Inventory 7,517,000 5,091,000
Prepaid expenses 465,000 244,000
Current portion of notes receivable, related party 34,000 34,000
Other current assets 928,000 838,000
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 14,564,000 13,444,000
Investments, noncurrent 6,490,000 7,950,000
Land 76,000 -
Fixed assets, net 4,716,000 4,827,000
Note receivable, officer and related party, including accrued interest,
less current portion 479,000 483,000
Other assets 812,000 442,000
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 27,137,000 $ 27,146,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,306,000 $ 623,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,414,000 4,081,000
Accrued payroll and related liabilities 1,126,000 993,000
Other accrued taxes 9,000 9,000
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Total current liabilities 5,855,000 5,706,000
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,931,000 1,943,000
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Total liabilities 7,786,000 7,649,000
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Stockholders' equity
Common stock - $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 15,578,620 shares issued and
14,755,838 and 13,285,838 shares outstanding respectively 156,000 156,000
Class B Stock - $.01 par value, 175,000 shares authorized,
none issued - -
Additional paid-in capital 23,227,000 23,227,000
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (1,363,000) (1,407,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Unrealized gains on debt and equity investments (465,000) (513,000)
Cumulative translation adjustment (156,000) 51,000
Treasury stock, at cost (822,782 and 792,782 shares
at December 1999 and June 1999 respectively) (2,048,000) (2,017,000)
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Total stockholders' equity 19,351,000 19,497,000
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Commitments and contingencies
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 27,137,000 $ 27,146,000
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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 YEAR TO DATE
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TWELVE WEEKS ENDED TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED
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Dec. 11, Dec., 12 Dec. 11, Dec., 12
1999 1998 1999 1998
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NET SALES-PRODUCTS 8,701,000 $ 6,654,000 16,590,000 $ 12,526,000
SERVICE SALES - 250,000 - 500,000
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NET SALES 8,701,000 6,904,000 16,590,000 13,026,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD 6,383,000 5,278,000 12,256,000 9,971,000
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GROSS MARGIN 2,318,000 1,626,000 4,334,000 3,055,000
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATION 2,275,000 1,961,000 4,368,000 3,707,000
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 5,000 106,000 51,000 104,000
OTHER INCOME 0 (142,000) 0 (142,000)
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS 38,000 (299,000) (85,000) (614,000)
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NONOPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
INVESTMENT INCOME 51,000 410,000 193,000 611,000
INTEREST EXPENSE (40,000) (66,000) (88,000) (100,000)
OTHER INCOME 10,000 1,000 24,000 1,000
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TOTAL NONOPERATING INCOME 21,000 345,000 129,000 512,000
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INCOME(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAX 59,000 46,000 44,000 (102,000)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE - - - (6,000)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 59,000 $ 46,000 $ 44,000 $ (108,000)
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$ - $ (0.01)
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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME(LOSS) PER SHARE $ - $ - $ - $ (0.01)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 14,755,838 15,257,710 14,755,838 15,257,710
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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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Year to date
Twenty four weeks ended
Dec. 11, Dec., 12
1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (loss) $ 44,000 $ (108,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash used by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 434,000 412,000
Change in cumulative translation adjustment 207,000 117,000
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
effects of non-cash transactions:
Increase in accounts receivable trade, net (538,000) (22,000)
Increase in inventory (2,426,000) (834,000)
(Increase)decrease in prepaid expenses (221,000) 365,000
Increase in notes receivable, related party (4,000) (459,000)
Decrease in income tax receivable - 1,062,000
Increase in other assets (460,000) (724,000)
Decrease in accounts payable
and accrued expenses (667,000) (474,000)
Increase in accrued payroll and related liabilities 133,000 255,000
Decrease in other accrued taxes - (13,000)
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Net cash used by operating activities (3,498,000) (423,000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of investments 2,446,000 4,754,000
Purchase of investments - (3,545,000)
Purchase of Treasury Stock (31,000) (173,000)
Proceeds from sale of Land held for resale - 85,000
Capital expenditures (769,000) (109,000)
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Net cash provided by investing activities 1,646,000 1,012,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additions to debt 683,000 -
Reductions of debt - (503,000)
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Net cash (used) provided by financing activities 683,000 (503,000)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,169,000) 86,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,866,000 1,780,000
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 697,000 $ 1,866,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CUISINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Retained
Additional Earnings Cumulative
Common Paid-In (Accumulated Translation
Stock Capital Deficit) Adjustment
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BALANCE, JUNE 29,1996 141,000 21,352,000 2,789,000 50,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1997 NET LOSS - - (466,000) -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - - -
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - - (37,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
LOAN TO MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER,
INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST,NET - - - -
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BALANCE, JUNE 28,1997 $141,000 $ 21,352,000 $ 2,323,000 $ 13,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1998 NET LOSS - - (3,121,000) -
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - - -
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - - 5,000
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
REPAYMENT OF LOAN TO MAJORITY
SHAREHOLDER INCLUDING
ACCRUED INTEREST, NET - - 124,000 -
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BALANCE, JUNE 27,1998 $141,000 $ 21,352,000 $ (674,000) $ 18,000
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1999 NET LOSS (733,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED LOSSES ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT 33,000
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
TREASURY SHARES PURCHASES
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BALANCE, JUNE 26,1999 $141,000 $ 21,352,000 $ (1,407,000) $ 51,000
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
SECOND QUARTER YTD 2000 NET INCOME 104,000
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED LOSSES ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT (207,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
ISSUE OF NON-REGISTERED SHARES
FOR ACQUISITION, 1,500,000 SHARES 15,000 1,877,000
$.01 PAR.
TREASURY SHARES PURCHASES
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BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 18,1999 $156,000 $ 23,229,000 $ (1,363,000) $ (156,000)
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Note Receivable
Unrealized Gains From Majority
(Losses) on Debt Shareholder, Total
and Equity Treasury Including Stockholders'
Investments Stock Accrued Interest Equity
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BALANCE, JUNE 29,1996 (110,000) (1,440,000) - 22,782,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1997 NET LOSS - - - (466,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED GAINS ON DEBT AND
EQUITY INVESTMENTS - - 121,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT (121,000) - - (37,000)
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) 84,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (382,000)
LOAN TO MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER,
INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST,NET - - (4,275,000) (4,275,000)
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BALANCE, JUNE 28,1997 $ 11,000 $ (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 - - 95,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT - - - 5,000
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) 100,000
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (3,021,000)
REPAYMENT OF LOAN TO MAJORITY
SHAREHOLDER INCLUDING
ACCRUED INTEREST, NET - - 4,275,000 4,399,000
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BALANCE, JUNE 27,1998 $ 106,000 $ (1,440,000) $ - $ 19,503,000
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
1999 NET LOSS (733,000)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED LOSSES ON DEBT AND - -
EQUITY INVESTMENTS (619,000) (619,000)
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT 33,000
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (586,000)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (1,319,000)
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TREASURY SHARES PURCHASES (577,000) (577,000)
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BALANCE, JUNE 26,1999 $ (513,000) $ (2,017,000) $ - $ 17,607,000
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
SECOND QUARTER YTD 2000 NET INCOME 44,000
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNREALIZED LOSSES ON DEBT AND - -
EQUITY INVESTMENTS 46,000 46,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT (207,000)
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (161,000)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (117,000)
ISSUE OF NON-REGISTERED SHARES -
FOR ACQUISITION, 1,500,000 SHARES 1,892,000
$.01 PAR.
TREASURY SHARES PURCHASES (31,000) (31,000)
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BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 18,1999 $ (467,000) $ (2,048,000) $ - $ 19,351,000
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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 2000
and 1999 contain 12 weeks, and the third quarter contains 16 weeks. Nouvelle
Carte is currently using twelve-month calendar accounting periods. Cuisine
Solutions financial statements utilized July-September as the first quarter and
October- December as the second quarter.
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. 11, Jun. 26,
1999 1999
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Raw materials $ 1,152,000 $ 1,509,000
Frozen product & other finished goods 6,376,000 3,414,000
Packing materials & supplies 126,000 236,000
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7,654,000 5,159,000
Less obsolescence reserve (137,000) (68,000)
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$ 7,517,000 $ 5,091,000
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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 2000 the Company completed the
acquisition of Nouvelle Carte France , a sous vide manufacturer formerly owned
by the majority shareholder. The acquisition was initiated due to growing
demands to provide same products in both the USA and Europe by some of our
larger customers. The transaction involved the issuance of 1,500,000
non-registered common shares in exchange for 100% ownership of Nouvelle Carte.
An earnout that allows for a maximum issuance of additional 1,000,000 shares
over a two-year period was included in the deal and is contingent upon certain
earnings criteria. THE FRENCH ACQUISITION ADDED $4,036,000 IN TOTAL ASSETS AND
$1,893,000 IN EQUITY TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF THE START OF THE
SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2000.
7) Restatements
Since Nouvelle Carte was wholly owned by the majority shareholder, all
financial comparisons have been restated to reflect previous year's figures.
Specifically, the second quarter and year to date statement of operations,
consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of cash flows have been
restated to reflect previous years consolidated results with Nouvelle Carte.
The Nouvelle Carte balance sheet has been consolidated using historical cost.
No adjustments to market value have been made to the pre-acquisition balance
sheet to reflect market value of real estate or depreciated plant equipment
listed as in the fixed assets of the acquired Company. Any adjustments required
as a result of due diligence have been made prior to the acquisition. Operating
results for the second quarter of fiscal 2000 included a $60,000 charge for
expenses associated with completing the Nouvelle Carte France acquisition.
8) 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 exclude any dilutive effects of
options, warrants and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share are
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 11, 1999 and
December 12, 1998. 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:
Three Periods Ended Dec. 11,1999 and Dec. 12, 1998:
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DEC. 11, DEC. 12,
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATION: 1999 1998
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Numerator:
Net income $59,000 $46,000
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 14,755,838 15,257,710
Basic earnings per share $0.00 $0.00
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATION:
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Numerator:
Net income $59,000 $46,000
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 14,755,838 15,257,710
Diluted earnings per share $0.00 $0.00
Six Periods Ended Dec. 11,1999 and Dec.12, 1998:
DEC. 11, DEC. 12,
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION: 1999 1998
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Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) $44,000 ($108,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 14,755,838 15,257,710
Basic Income (Loss) per share $0.00 ($0.01)
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMPUTATION:
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Numerator:
Net Income(Loss) $44,000 ($108,000)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares 15,285,838 15,257,710
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per share $0.00 ($0.01)
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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 $59,000 for second
quarter 2000 compared to a net income of $46,000 a year ago, an improvement of
28%. Revenue in second quarter 2000 increased by 26.0% compared to a year ago
due to the increase in total sales volume.
NET SALES
Second quarter fiscal 2000 sales totaled $8,701,000, up 26.0% from second
quarter 1999 sales of $6,904,000.Non-France sales, sales without the acquired
French Subsidiary, during the second quarter totaled $6,248,000, up $1,626,000
or 34.6% from FY99 non-France sales of $4,642,000.
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Q2 FISCAL 2000 Q2 FISCAL 1999 $CHANGE %CHANGE
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USA $ 5,783,000 $ 4,013,000 $ 1,770,000 44.1%
Norway $ 629,000 $ (164,000) 465,000 (26.1%)
France 2,453,000 $ 2,262,000 $ 191,000 8.4%
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Total Product Sales Revenue $ 8,701,000 $ 6,904,000 $ 1,797,000 26.0%
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USA SALES
Second quarter fiscal 2000 sales to the Lodging/Food service channel totaled
$2,136,000 versus previous years total of $1,681,000 an increase of $455,000 or
27%. The lodging/food service sales channel has a wide customer base with many
banquet /meal providers. The increase in lodging sales has been consistent and
steady with large event catering providing the majority of the sales increase.
These large events include large city convention centers, Florida vacation
resorts, casinos and sporting events with the latest addition being auto
racing. The lodging/food service sales channel continues to provide the Company
with sales challenges but also the greatest gross margin potential. Customers
in this market place high value on the labor savings, quality, consistency,
safety and availability. Gross margins without distribution costs on sales to
this channel were approximately 37% during the second quarter of fiscal 2000.
Management can continue to improve this margin through management of the
product mix and cost reduction, but will reap the most benefit through
improvements in distribution management and related costs.
Sales to the On Board services channel increased 102% in the USA to $3,171,000
from $1,565,000 in the previous year through penetration and progressive
development into existing accounts as well as new accounts. The On Board
Services channel has developed business relationships with most of the major US
airlines and is working on building these relationships through continued value
and service. Cuisine Solutions is becoming a "known" and popular quality
supplier in the industry. This icon is important to management since the
current sales and marketing program as well as the Company name has only been
in the market place for two years. In addition to airlines, On Board Services
have increased sales to U.S. based passenger rail by $606,000 during the second
quarter versus sales of $33,000 during the previous year. Passenger rail
service programs involved developing products for specific rail lines and
providing on
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site training to assist customers with initial introduction of the products.
Sales results during the second quarter were consistent with projections.
While airline and railway sales continue to increase through the execution of
strategic marketing plans, the On Board Service team has initiated programs to
provide meal solutions to harbor cruise lines. During the second quarter of
fiscal 2000, initial sales to this customer group were over $100,000.
Management believes this customer group has great potential and projections on
total market potential should be available for the third quarter MD&A.
The USA New Business channel which consists of retail, catalog, military,
restaurants and small food service distributors experienced a sales decline to
$476,000 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2000 versus previous years
sales of $518,000. The decline was due to decreased shipments to retail
accounts. The company does not planning any growth in this sales channel during
fiscal year 2000 and anticipates total sales for the year to remain flat. A
strategic focus on the retail market has not been initiated due to the need to
focus on existing markets and the marketing investment requirement to support a
retail strategy. The Company has been evaluating opportunities of direct
consumer sales via the Internet. The Company has strong global relationships
with some of the most popular chefs in the world as well as a keen
understanding of the food service market in many countries. The Company feels
the Internet may be the business medium that will allow management to take
advantage of the global relationships and market knowledge. Management intends
to evaluate these opportunities during the third quarter.
The USA did not receive any revenues from management services versus the
$249,000 earned during the second quarter of fiscal 1999.
NORWAY SALES
Sales to Europe from Norway during the second quarter of fiscal 2000 were
$465,000, down $164,000 or 26.0% from the $629,000 reported for the second
quarter of fiscal 1999. The decrease in sales is attributed to earlier
production problems experienced in Norway. Production problems earlier in the
fiscal year caused the Company to miss key short-term sales cycles to airline
customers. Sales cycles usually run for three-month periods. The Company has
strong relationships with these airline accounts and expects to resume sales
for future cycles.
FRANCE SALES
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2000, the Company completed the
acquisition of Nouvelle Carte France, a French sous vide manufacturer that
produces both fresh and frozen prepared meals for retail, food service and
airline accounts. The Company needed a strategic European Community approved
manufacturing base to supply global airline and food service accounts in
throughout Europe. Nouvelle Carte, now officially known as Cuisine Solutions
France, provides the manufacturing base required as well as a source of
technical assistance and additional R&D talent to support the Company's'
growth. In addition to the manufacturing and technical capabilities, Cuisine
Solutions France has a long and strong relationship with one of the largest
global retailers with 50% of current revenues to retail accounts. The Brazilian
joint venture, scheduled to begin production in July 2000, intends to utilize
these retail relationships when growing the Brazilian business since the retail
accounts in France have a strong global presence that includes a solid position
in Brazilian retail.
Cuisine Solutions France is currently using a twelve-month accounting calendar,
with an accounting period close ending on the last day of each month. Sales for
the Cuisine Solutions fiscal 2000 second quarter included sales revenue from
Cuisine Solution France from October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. The
total fiscal year 2000 second quarter sales during this period in US dollars
were $2,453,000 versus previous year sales of $2,262,000, an increase of
$191,000 or 8.4%. Sales in French francs during the same period were FRF
15,707,000 versus FRF 12,709,000 respectively, an increase of 23.5%. The
differences in growth are due to the USD-FRF fluctuations in the exchange rate
for the respective periods. (I added the FRF comment since the domestic
currency is a better indicator of real business growth) BRAZIL
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Fiscal year 1999 second quarter USA revenues include $250,000 in management
fees for services provided to Brazil, primarily related to architectural
designs for the layout of the manufacturing facility. During the second quarter
of fiscal 2000, there was no revenue from management fees to Brazil. Brazil is
scheduled to begin production in July 2000.
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1999 1998
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Net sales........................................ $8,701 $ 6,904
Gross margin percentage.......................... 26.6% 23.6%
Profit (Loss) from operations $ 38 (299)
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Gross margins increased to 26.6% in second quarter fiscal 2000 versus 23.6% in
the previous year.
Gross margins on sales from the USA & Norway plant increased to 27.4% in the
second quarter of fiscal 2000 versus 25.0% during the second quarter of fiscal
1999. Continued product mix management, cost reductions and price increases,
drove this increase. The margins can continue to improve in the USA through
continued aggressive management of the product line and added focus on
distribution cost controls. Gross margins in France increased to 21.7% during
the second quarter of fiscal 2000 versus 19.1% during the same period in the
previous year. The margin increase is attributed to changes in the product mix
and increased sales to food service and airline customers.
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SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
A comparison of selling and general administrative costs follows:
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1999 1998
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Selling and administrative costs............. $ 2,275 $ 1,961
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Selling and administrative costs as a percent of sales went from 28.4%
in the second quarter of fiscal 1999 to 26.1% in fiscal 2000. Expenses related
to the acquisition of Nouvelle Carte France during the second quarter of fiscal
2000 totaled $60,000. These expenses included legal, duel diligence and travel
to complete the transaction. The balance of the increase in actual spending was
driven by the expansion of the On Board Services Sales Group to continue to
meet growing customer demand, expenses related to increased travel to Norway
and Brazil and increased spending on trademark protection for the Cuisine
Solutions trademark.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization decreased by $35,000 to $177,000 for the
second quarter of fiscal year 2000, compared with $212,000 for the same period
a year ago. This decrease is due to equipment that has become fully
depreciated.
NONOPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE
Investment income consists of returns earned on funds invested in
corporate bonds and treasury bills. Management maintains these funds in a trust
account with the majority of the funds invested in government securities.
Interest expense relates to the borrowings relating to the Company's
U.S., Norwegian subsidiary including the Norwegian capital lease and the French
subsidiary. At December 11, 1999, the Company had borrowings of approximately
$3,236,000, bearing interest at rates ranging from 3.76% to 10.5%. The
majority of these borrowings of $1,344,000 was through its Norwegian subsidiary
and includes a capital lease on the building in Norway. It is anticipated that
these borrowings will remain outstanding during the upcoming fiscal year. The
Company's U.S. operations represent $9,000 of these borrowings for a truck and
the remainder is a term loan in France to finance a plant expansion.
TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED DECEMBER 11, 1999 COMPARED TO TWENTY FOUR WEEKS ENDED
DECEMBER 12, 1998
NET SALES
Second quarter year to date 2000 sales totaled $ 16,590,000, up 27.4%
from a year ago sales of $13,026,000. Year to date USA On Board Service Sales
increased $2,790,000 or 82%, Lodging/Food Service sales increased $817,000, or
29.2%, Norway Sales to Europe are up $252,000 or 17.4% while New Business Sales
are down $211,000 or a decrease of 19.5%. YTD sales from the newly acquired
Cuisine Solutions France increased by $ 416,000, or 10.9%. Year to date
management fees decreased by $500,000 versus previous year to date.
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Total second quarter YTD sales by region are as follows:
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USA $ 10,653,000 $ 7,757,000 $ 2,896,000 37.3%
Norway 1,729,000 1,477,000 $ 252,000 17.1%
France 4,208,000 3,792,000 $ 416,000 10.9%
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Total Product Sales Revenue $ 16,590,000 $ 13,026,000 $ 3,564,000 27.4%
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Total year to date second quarter sales by business channel is as follow:
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Management Fees $ 0 $ 500,000 $ (500,000)
On Board Services $ 3,379,000 $ 2,790,000 $ 6,169,000 82.6%
Europe $ 1,729,000 $ 1,477,000 $ 252,000 17.4%
Lodging/Food $ 3,613,000 $ 2,796,000 $ 817,000 29.2%
Service
New Business Development $ 871,000 $ 1,082,000 $ (211,000) (19.5%)
France $ 4,208,000 3,792,000 $ 416,000 10.9%
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Total Product Sales Revenue $ 16,590,000 $ 13,026,000 $ 3,564,000 27.4%
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Year to date fiscal 1999 second quarter management fees of $500,000 are
fees for services provided to Brazil, primarily related to architectural
designs for the layout of the manufacturing facility.
The YTD fiscal year 2000 product sales increase without Management fees
were $4,064,000 over fiscal year 1999 second quarter total YTD product sales of
$12,526,000 or an increase of 32.4%.
A comparison of net sales, gross margin percentages and losses from
operations follows:
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DEC. 11, DEC. 12,
1999 1998
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Net sales.....................$ 16,590 $ 13,026
Gross margin percentage....... 26% 23%
Loss from operations..........$ (85) (614)
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Total consolidated gross margins improved to 26% year to date fiscal
2000 second quarter compared with 23% a year ago. The gross margin improvement
was due to product mix management, the impact of higher volume on manufacturing
fixed costs in the U.S. facility and the additional sales in France at higher
margins than in the previous year. The previous year to date sales of
$13,026,000 included $500,000 of management fees that did not have cost of
goods associated with the revenue. The adjusted cost of goods ratio without
management fees for year to date fiscal 1999 is 20%. Management is confident
that continued product mix management as well as strategic purchasing and
capital investment in streamlining key manufacturing processes will provide
additional margin potential. Management will also continue to test the
elasticity of price in the Food Service channel via strategic price increases.
The YTD fiscal 2000 Lodging/Food Service Sales increased by $817,000 or 29.2% .
The sales increase is attributed to large event caterers, convention centers
and sporting events. The company is targeting larger events to develop more
"KEY" food service accounts to obtain larger individual orders and attempt to
reduce the total number of sku's to reduce distribution costs. The Lodging Food
Service channel continues to provide the largest customer base and highest
gross margin percentage, providing the return and
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customer stability at the cost of smaller unit orders and a more expensive
sales process. The purchase decision is highly decentralized in this sales
channel and increased sales coverage and related expense is needed to service
the regions. Management continues to monitor sales growth by metropolitan sales
area and will continue to focus on sales penetration on a regional basis.
USA fiscal year 2000 year-to-date On Board Service sales has increased 82% to
$6,169,000 from fiscal year 1999 year-to-date sales of $3,379,000. The sales
and marketing efforts of the On Board Service Group have created an accelerated
awareness of Cuisine Solutions in this sales channel as a company that provides
consistent high quality service and value to the airline industry. The Company
now provides product to most major U.S. airlines as well as well known
international carriers. The recent acquisition of Nouvelle Carte has provided
additional value to Cuisine Solutions in this industry since few meal providers
can provide the quality and consistency on both sides of the Atlantic. This
value has helped the Company gain access to new USA opportunities due to the
increased strategic value of the Company to our customers.
The Company has maintained its focus on first class and business class in this
sales channel due to the continued demand for high quality product and higher
product margin potential return. The company has experienced growing demand for
pasta products and has delivered with a line of gourmet prepared pasta items
that are suitable for first class and business class. This product line,
initiated during fiscal 1998 with limited production capabilities was unique in
using enrobed technology that enables the sauce to adhere to the pasta during
the mixing process. This prevents the sauce from shifting to one side of the
packaging during the distribution and preparation process and allows for more
increased uniform coverage and product quality. To meet the growing demand, the
Company has invested in a dedicated pasta production line within the existing
facility using the latest state of the art equipment and engineering and
expects the line to be fully operational during the third quarter of fiscal
2000.
In addition to the growth in the airline channel, On Board Services has
experienced growth in passenger rail service demand pushing fiscal year 2000
second quarter year to date sales to $1,500,000 from less than $50,000 in the
previous year-to-date result. This program required strategic execution from
product introduction through on site training. Management is confident that On
Board services has created another strategic customer alliance. During the
second quarter of fiscal year 2000, On Board Services introduced a meal
solutions to various harbor cruise line services in various cities. Since all
sales occurred during the second quarter, year to date sales of approximately
$100,000 were recorded during the initial product introduction.
Fiscal year 2000 year to date New Business Development sales has decreased
$211,000, or 19.5% versus previous year to date sales. The significant decline
was due to an In-Store Deli program sold in the previous year that has declined
during fiscal 2000. Management anticipated the decline due to initial on site
tests with the retailer, but will continue to offer products in the event
another strategic effort is made by any retailer to improve an In-Store Deli or
Home Meal Replacement program. As mentioned in earlier filings, Management does
not anticipate any growth in this sales channel during fiscal 2000.
Although Norway sales declined during the second quarter of fiscal 2000 by 26%,
total year to date sales increased by 17.4% due to increased sales to European
airline accounts. The salmon products produced in Norway are held in high
regard by many of our large customers. The high quality resides in our ability
to manage the product from its source, to a final prepared product since our
salmon supplier is located next to our processing facility and Cuisine
Solutions can control quality down to the diet of the salmon. Although
problems in operations during the first quarter caused us to miss a cycle in
the second quarter, management expects third quarter sales to be on target.
FRANCE
Year to date sales in France for the period July 1, 1999 through December 31,
1999, increased by $416,000 or 10.9% to $4,208,000 versus previous year same
period sales of $3,792,000. The increase was driven by increases in airline and
food service sales. Year to date sales in French Francs for the period July 1,
1999 to December 31, 1999 were FRF 21,589,000 versus previous year same period
sales of FRF 26,522,000, and increase of FRF 4,933,000 or 22.8%. The
difference in percentage growth accounted for in exchange rate fluctuations.
The composition of sales in France for calendar 1999 was approximately 50.3%
retail, 12.0%
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airline, 37.7% Food Service. No channels declined in sales and the largest
percentage growth came from airlines.
The integration of Nouvelle Carte into Cuisine Solutions has been smooth and
uneventful with motivation and morale very high on both sides of the Atlantic.
Each functional area in Cuisine Solutions France has a counterpart in the USA
with communication on a daily basis for direction and support. Business
analysis tools are currently in place that provides management with product
line profitability and expense control. Management has already begun the
implementation of standard cost systems using existing French based MIS
capabilities to minimize cost, and provide immediate assistance with product
cost control and management.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization decreased $84,000 to $434,000 for year to
date second quarter of fiscal year 2000, compared with $518,000 for the same
period a year ago. This decrease is related to the plant equipment reaching
its useful life in the USA.
NONOPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSE
Investment income consists of returns earned on funds invested in
corporate bonds and treasury bills. Management maintains these funds in a trust
account with the majority of the funds invested in government securities
Interest expense relates to the borrowings relating to the Company's
U.S., Norwegian subsidiary including the Norwegian capital lease and France.
At December 11, 1999, the Company had borrowings of approximately $3,237,000,
bearing interest at rates ranging from 3.76% to 10.5%. The majority of these
borrowings of $1,344,000 was through its Norwegian subsidiary and includes a
capital lease on the building in Norway. It is anticipated that these
borrowings will remain outstanding during the upcoming fiscal year. The
Company's U.S. operations represent $9,000 of these borrowings for a truck and
the remainder is a term loan in France to finance a plant expansion.
PROVISION FOR TAXES
No provision for income taxes was made during the second quarter or for
YTD fiscal 2000.
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 engage in forward contracts for Norway
shipments to the USA where these shipments are predictable with the objective
of protecting planned profit margins. The USA does not purchase product from
France and therefore, does not have any exposure to foreign exchange other than
translation adjustments during consolidations.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 11, 1999, the Company's combined total of cash and
short-term investment balances was $697,000, compared with $2,852,000 at June
26, 1999. This decrease is the result of the increased inventory, receivables
and capital spending. Additionally, the Company held investments of $6,490,000
and $7,950,000 at December 11, 1999 and June 26, 1999, respectively, with
maturities greater than one year. There is no restriction on cash balances at
the end of second quarter 2000.
Net cash used by operations amounted to $3,498,000 for year to date
2000, compared to cash used of $423,000 a year ago. Cash in the amount of
$1,646,000 was provided by investing activities, largely due to the sale of
investments at maturity. Cash in the amount of $683,000 was provided by
financing activities to related to the Norwegian operations expanded use of a
working capital line of credit.
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 11, 1999, $1,301,000 was outstanding under this
overdraft facility. The maximum amount available under line of credit is
currently $ $ 1,350,000.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
MARKETING EFFORTS
In fiscal year 2000, the Company's strategy will involve increasing the Cuisine
Solutions market share while improving image of pre-prepared frozen entrees in
the banquet, airline, rail and cruise line industries. During fiscal year 2000,
the Company launched a celebrity chef marketing campaign that involved events,
hosted by some of the top chefs in the country to include Daniel Boulud of
Daniels in New York City, Charlie Trotter of Charlie Trotters in Chicago and
Mark Miller of the Coyote Cafe in Santa Fe. . The events were attended by
regional chefs and buyers from the Banquet, Airline and Retail industry. These
top chefs endorsed the quality and consistency and flexibility of Cuisine
Solutions products and presented Cuisine Solutions products to the group using
their own styles and creations. These endorsements are very valuable in
overcoming the reluctance of many chefs to use pre-prepared frozen products in
their facilities. Some of the chefs have agreed to participate in additional
marketing campaigns with the company. Cuisine Solutions, through its
international relationships, is also pursuing the same marketing campaigns in
Europe where cultures embrace chefs in an even higher level of celebrity
status.
LODGING/FOOD SERVICE:
The Lodging/Food Service channel sales has enjoyed 29% YTD growth
during fiscal 2000. The fiscal 2000 strategy involves the continued growth to
the hotel banquet customer group, but additional focus on special events.
Special events are large events such as the Super Bowl, PGA Tournament, World
Cup, NASCAR Races, and Olympics. The company is positioning itself as the
premier supplier to these and other events and already has a successful track
record in those mentioned. In addition to special events, the Food Service
Management Group has been working with large contract food service groups that
provide meals to health care organizations, company cafeterias, schools and
other institutions. The Cuisine Solutions consistency, quality and labor
savings provide attractive opportunities to these organizations. An example of
these efforts include two items already approved for Marriott Sodexho Services
for delivery to their health care units, that continue to expand. Cuisine
Solutions feels these strategic partnerships are essential to aggressive growth
in this sales channel.
Management expects the sales growth to continue at same or higher rates for the
balance of fiscal 2000.
ON BOARD SERVICES
On Board Services has enjoyed aggressive growth during YTD 2000 and
management expects the growth rates to grow through the balance of fiscal 2000.
Key growth areas include an aggressive roll-out of the pasta product line now
that the company will have additional capacity, expansion of the
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passenger rail programs, penetration into existing key accounts and growth into
new accounts. In addition to domestic growth, the On Board Services Group has
already initiated aggressive campaigns to expand into the European markets now
that the French Acquisition has been completed. France has already experienced
a 184% increase in airline sales during calendar 1999, and strategic efforts
have only been initiated since the beginning of the Cuisine Solutions fiscal
year 2000. Additional high volume opportunities exist in the On Board services
channel via sales to airline economy class. Management may explore some economy
class sales opportunities if excess pasta production capacity becomes available
Additional key market opportunities involve expansion into harbor cruise lines
that combine fine dining with tourism. An introduction to the market was
initiated during the second quarter of fiscal 2000, resulting in sales of
$100,000. Initial customer feedback has been positive, and during the balance
of fiscal 2000, the On Board Service Team will look for penetration and
expansion into this customer group.
The passenger rail service program has taken off due to the successful
execution of the program by both the Company and customer. Based upon the
actual fiscal year 2000 YTD sales, the Company expects annual sales for the
first year of this program to be approximately $3,200,000, or 32% of the
original estimated market share.
NEW BUSINESS
New Business consists of sales to retail, in-store deli's, home meal
replacement outlets, restaurants, catalogs sales companies and the military.
New Business sales dropped approximately 20% during YTD fiscal 2000 versus the
previous year primarily due to decreased sales to a large retail account.
Management anticipated this decrease since the in-store deli market has not
stabilized and continues to experience trial and error. The New Business Sales
channel will continue to explore opportunities in the retail /HMR markets but
will not make any significant investments in this channel during fiscal year
2000. Management is well aware of the investments required to successfully
compete in the retail market and has intentions of a focused exploration of
retail opportunities for the future. The Nouvelle Carte acquisition has
provided insight into the retail market since 60% of the calendar 1998 sales
were to large retail accounts. The acquisition provided a strong relationship
of quality product and service with a large global retailer. Management
expects total fiscal 2000 sales to remain flat versus the previous year since
the decrease in the one retail account will be off-set by increases in a new
retail account and increased sales to the military.
EUROPE
Sales of salmon to Europe have increased 17.4% during the fiscal year
2000. 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. Norway missed a sales cycle to a major European carrier that
impacted the second quarter, but expect to be on track during the third
quarter. Management expects the growth rate to increase for the balance of the
year.
BRAZIL
The Company began its joint venture with Sanoli Industri E Comercio De
Alimentacao LTDA as Cuisine Solutions, Brazil. The facility is under
construction is expected to be completed by July, 2000. The Company's
penetration into the Brazil is in line with the Company's strategy for global
expansion. Management also plans to seize the opportunity that the largest
customer of Cuisine Solution France also has a strong presence in Brazil. The
Company will continue this expansion strategy and search for other strategic
partners in sous vide manufacturing.
FRANCE
The recent Nouvelle Carte acquisition provides many opportunities to the
Company through the ability to have a European Community approved production
base in Europe that offers a wide range of products beyond our former
limitation to salmon from Norway. With this base, Cuisine Solutions can now
offer the
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same product on flights to the USA as sold on flights from the USA. This allows
for consistency in menu planning, quality controls, reduction of risks, and
forges a strategic partnership in the meal portion of our customers business.
This additional airlines sales potential is in addition to a steady
relationship with major global retailers that were currently purchasing product
from Nouvelle Carte. The Cuisine Solutions On Board services Team is very
excited about the opportunities in Europe, and has already forged strong
relationships with the team in France.
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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 16th annual meeting of shareholders was held on October
26, 1999 in Dulles, Virginia at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel.
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), Mr. Charles McGettigan, Mr.
David Jordan and Ms. Nancy Schaefer .
The Company's 1999 Stock Option Plan was submitted and approved.
.
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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 28, 2000 By: /s/Stanislas Vilgrain
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Stanislas Vilgrain
President and CEO
By:/s/Robert Murphy
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Robert Murphy
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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
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