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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
/ X / ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the year ended December 31, 1995 , OR
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/ / 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 0-14333
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-3803222
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(State of or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
808 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401-1810
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 656-1100
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act
None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
Common Stock, Class B, $0.0001 par value
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 by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
this Form 10-K.
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant is approximately $12,705,000 based upon the closing price of such
stock on March 13, 1996. As of March 13, 1996, there were 5,662,652 shares of
Common Stock, and 5,720,000 shares of Common Stock, Class B outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement of the registrant to be filed
with the Commission not later than April 29, 1996, pursuant to Regulation
A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.
Total number of pages 80 Exhibit Index begins on page 35
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
All American Communications, Inc. ("AAC") and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, including All American Television, Inc. ("AATV"), Scotti
Brothers Entertainment Industries, Inc. ("SBEI"), All American Fremantle
International, Inc. ("AAFII"), All American Television Production, Inc.
("AATP") and All American Goodson, Inc. ("AAG") (and together with their
respective wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively the "Company" or "All
American"), is a diversified entertainment company engaged in television and
recorded music production and distribution. The Company is a leading
independent supplier of television programming, including the production and
domestic distribution of Baywatch, currently in its sixth season, the
production and world-wide distribution of Baywatch Nights currently in its
initial season, and the production and world-wide distribution of the new
series Sinbad, commencing in September 1996. In addition, the Company is one
of the world's largest distributors of television game shows outside of the
United States. In October 1995, in order to further strengthen its position in
the game show business, a joint venture managed by the Company (the "LLC" or
"Mark Goodson Productions"), acquired substantially all of the assets of Mark
Goodson Productions, L.P., ("Goodson") and a related company (the "Mark Goodson
Acquisition"), including rights to The Price Is Right, Match Game, Password,
Beat the Clock, Family Feud, Card Sharks, What's My Line, To Tell the Truth and
other Goodson game show formats. Such rights have been licensed to the
Company, by the LLC, in perpetuity. Effective January 1, 1996, the Company
agreed to acquire the remaining interest in the joint venture and become the
sole owner of the LLC, subject to customary closing conditions. See
"-- Acquisitions". The Company also distributes an extensive library of
television programming and has operated as an independent record producer since
1981.
The Company's principal business strategies are to: (i) develop,
produce and distribute quality television programming on a world-wide basis;
(ii) increase its library of programming for television distribution by both
internal production and acquisition of rights from third parties; and (iii)
develop its recorded music operations through acquiring both new and
established artists and increasing sales from its catalog.
The Company's principal executive offices are located at 808 Wilshire
Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90401-1810, and its telephone number is
(310) 656-1100.
TELEVISION OPERATIONS
The Television Industry
The television industry may be broadly divided into three major
segments: (i) production, involving the development, financing and making of
television shows; (ii) distribution, involving the promotion and exploitation
of completed television shows; and (iii) broadcast, involving the airing or
broadcast of programming over network affiliated stations, independent stations
and cable or satellite television. The U.S. broadcast television market is
served by network affiliated stations, independent stations and cable and
satellite television operators. During prime time hours (primarily 8:00 P.M.
to 11:00 P.M. in the Eastern and Pacific time zones and 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
in the Central and Mountain time zones), network affiliates primarily broadcast
programming produced for the networks. In non-prime time, network affiliates
telecast network programming, off-network programming (reruns), first-run
programming (programming produced for distribution on a syndicated basis) and
local programming produced by the local stations themselves. Independent
television stations, during both prime and non-prime time, telecast self
produced
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programming, off-network programming or first-run programming from independent
producers or syndicators. In general terms, a syndicator is a company that
sells programming to independent television stations and network affiliates.
Programming acquired by stations on a syndicated basis is acquired either for a
cash license fee or in exchange for a certain amount of commercial advertising
time within the program which is retained by the syndicator for sale to
advertisers ("barter"), or for a combination of cash and barter.
Domestic Television Production
In May 1991, the Company acquired the rights to produce the weekly
action drama series Baywatch, starring David Hasselhoff. Baywatch is currently
one of the highest rated one hour series in first-run syndication in the United
States. In December 1991, the Company also acquired the domestic rights to
distribute the original episodes on a strip basis (i.e., Monday through
Friday). The original 23 episodes were produced by a third party and aired on
the NBC network during the 1989/1990 broadcast season. Broadcast of the
Baywatch episodes produced by the Company commenced in the United States in
September 1991. Since it began producing Baywatch for the 1991/1992 broadcast
season, the Company has produced and delivered an aggregate of 110 episodes of
Baywatch through the 1995/1996 broadcast season. Additionally, the Company has
launched the domestic rerun syndication of 111 previously aired episodes of
Baywatch on a strip basis commencing in June 1995. See "-- Domestic Television
Distribution." The Company has committed to produce 22 episodes of Baywatch
for the 1996/1997 broadcast season.
Based upon the success of its Baywatch series and the popularity of
its star, David Hasselhoff, the Company is producing a Baywatch spin-off,
Baywatch Nights, for exhibition in first-run syndication. Baywatch Nights has
been licensed for the 1995/1996 broadcast season to television stations
covering approximately 96% of the U.S. market, and the Company is the exclusive
domestic and, through AAFII, the exclusive international distributor of the
series. Through December 31, 1995, the Company had produced and delivered 17
of the 22 episodes of Baywatch Nights for the 1995/1996 broadcast season. The
Company has committed to produce 22 episodes of Baywatch Nights for the
1996/1997 broadcast season.
The Company has reached an understanding with Atlantis Releasing B.V.
("Atlantis") whereby Atlantis will produce a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 22
one-hour live action episodes of a new series entitled Sinbad for the 1996/1997
broadcast season. In consideration for the Company providing $670,000 of the
$825,000 per episode production budget, the Company will retain exclusive
distribution rights to Sinbad in the United States and Europe (including the
United Kingdom and excluding Scandinavia). The Company, under certain
circumstances, has an annual option, exercisable on or before February 15 of
each of the initial three broadcast seasons, to cause Atlantis to produce up to
22 new episodes in each of the three subsequent broadcast seasons. At the end
of three years, in the event Atlantis does not exercise its right to continue
producing Sinbad, such right to produce the series reverts to the Company.
In July 1995, the Company entered into an arrangement with The Gerber
Company ("TGC") pursuant to which the operations of TGC have been incorporated
into the Company's television development and production operations for a
two-year term through August 1997, subject to a one-year renewal option in
favor of the Company. Pursuant to this arrangement, David Gerber renders
exclusive services to the Company, subject only to his involvement with certain
pre-existing projects. Mr. Gerber, formerly a senior executive of both
Columbia Pictures Television and MGM Television, has assumed the position of
President, All American Television Production, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company. Mr. Gerber is responsible for developing programming for both
network television and, to a lesser extent, first-run syndication. While head
of television programming at a major studio, Mr. Gerber was responsible for
television projects such as thirtysomething and In The Heat of the Night. TGC
is currently developing movies-for-television and episodic series for potential
network and first run syndication exhibition.
Domestic Television Distribution
In addition to producing Baywatch, the Company distributes the show
domestically to independent broadcast stations. During the 1994/1995 broadcast
season, the Company licensed the show to independent broadcast stations
covering approximately 99% of the United States television market. The
1995/1996 broadcast season represents the fifth consecutive season for which
the Company has produced and domestically distributed the show. Through March
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22, 1996, Baywatch had been licensed for the 1995/1996 broadcast season to
television stations covering approximately 99% of the United States television
market.
The Company has launched a domestic rerun ("strip") syndication
package of 111 previously aired Baywatch episodes (some combination of 23
episodes originally produced by a third party and 110 episodes produced by the
Company) for broadcast during the 1995/1996 and 1996/1997 broadcast seasons
ending September 1997 (at which time such episodes are licensed to USA Networks
pursuant to the license described below). Domestic rerun syndication typically
involves the exhibition of programming five days a week on local television
stations and/or cable services after first-run exhibition. Typically, to be
successful in rerun syndication, a television series must have at least 65
episodes (the equivalent of three full television seasons). Through March 11,
1996, the rerun syndication package had been licensed to television stations
covering more than 95% of the U.S. television market on a cash and barter
basis, and the Company continues to actively market the package. As of March
11, 1996, the Company had generated approximately $19.0 million of cash sales
(i.e., excluding barter) related to the domestic strip licensing of Baywatch
and, in addition, will generally retain three minutes of advertising time per
telecast. The cash sales will be collected ratably over the term of the strip
license period.
In addition to producing the new series Baywatch Nights, the Company
is distributing the show domestically and internationally. Through March 11,
1996, Baywatch Nights had been licensed for the 1995/1996 broadcast season to
television stations covering approximately 96% of the U.S. television market.
The Company has entered into a sublicensing agreement for the distribution of
the show throughout Continental Europe. The Company is currently in the
process of distributing Baywatch Nights for the 1996/1997 broadcast season,
both domestically and internationally. As of March 22, 1996, Baywatch Nights
had been licensed for the 1996/1997 broadcast season to television stations
covering more than 64% of the U.S. market. While the Company expects to
license Baywatch Nights to television stations covering more than 70% of the
U.S. television market, the clearance level necessary to sell national
advertising time, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in
obtaining such clearance level.
Through March 22, 1996, Sinbad had been licensed for the 1996/1997
broadcast season to television stations covering more than 68% of the U.S.
television market, including an agreement with the Tribune Entertainment
Company ("Tribune") whereby Tribune has agreed to clear Sinbad on its owned and
operated television stations including those in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago,
Philadelphia and Houston, representing more than 28% of the U.S. television
market. In consideration for clearing Sinbad on its stations, Tribune retains
the right to sell the national advertising time in each weekly telecast of
Sinbad for a specified fee. While the Company expects to license Sinbad to
television stations covering more than 70% of the U.S. television market, the
clearance level necessary to sell national advertising time, there is no
assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining such clearance level.
In May 1995, the Company entered into an exclusive license agreement
with USA Networks in regard to the licensing of up to 110 episodes of Baywatch,
22 episodes of Sirens, 22 episodes of Acapulco H.E.A.T. and, under certain
circumstances, up to 22 episodes of Baywatch Nights. As a result of the
Company's intention to produce Baywatch Nights for the 1996/1997 broadcast
season, Baywatch Nights is now excluded from this agreement. The license
agreement is exclusive in the United States, its territories and possessions
(including Puerto Rico) over all forms of transmission by all means (including,
without limitation, free over-the-air broadcasts, basic and pay cable, or via
video on demand), other than via continuous first-run syndication and other
than the rerun strip syndication of the first 110 episodes of Baywatch during
the period commencing June 26, 1995 through September 19, 1997. The initial
term of the license agreement commenced in May 1995 for Acapulco H.E.A.T. and
October 1995 for Sirens, and in September 1997 for Baywatch, with a common
termination date of September 2000 for all three shows. Revenue will be
recognized on commencement of the license period for each show. The minimum
license fee aggregates $25.3 million, for 110 episodes of Baywatch, 22 episodes
of Sirens and 22 episodes of Acapulco H.E.A.T., payable in 36 equal monthly
installments of approximately $.7 million commencing September 1997 through
August 2000. The license agreement also provides that if Baywatch is produced
for first-run syndication during the 1996/1997 or the 1997/1998 broadcast
seasons and certain conditions concerning the availability of the leading
performers of the series are met (or waived by USA Networks), USA Networks is
obligated to extend the license to include such broadcast seasons, and the
minimum license fee is increased by specified amounts. USA Networks also has
certain options to extend the term of the license
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for up to four years for additional specified consideration.
In January 1995, the Company reached an understanding with United
Television/Chris Craft Industries, Inc. ("Chris Craft") whereby the Company was
engaged, commencing with the then remaining portion of the 1994/1995 broadcast
season through September 1997, as the exclusive domestic television distributor
for The Richard Bey Show, a daily afternoon one-hour talk show. Chris Craft
has agreed to deliver 39 weeks of original one-hour programs during each 52
week broadcast season and to air The Richard Bey Show on Chris Craft's six
owned and operated stations in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Minneapolis, Phoenix and Portland.
Fremantle International (AAFII)
Through AAFII, the Company currently produces and distributes
approximately 90 game shows in 28 countries. The Company's programming outside
the United States has expanded to include the foreign distribution rights to
the Goodson game show formats as well as such shows as The Price Is Right, The
Dating Game, $25,000 Pyramid, Jeopardy and Let's Make a Deal. The Company now
distributes, and, in some cases, locally produces game shows throughout Europe,
Asia, Australia and South America. The Company believes that it is one of the
world's largest suppliers of television game shows outside of the United
States.
The Company distributes and, in some cases, produces game shows
pursuant to licensing contracts ("producer contracts") with various producers
who control the rights to specific game show formats (e.g., The Price Is Right,
The Newlywed Game, Let's Make a Deal, etc.). The Company licenses the right to
create and/or distribute game shows on a local basis in various international
territories using the successful U.S. format. Thus, for example, the Company
produces German language versions of The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal
which include German hosts and contestants and are televised in the German
market.
The rights derived from the producer contracts are sub-licensed to
broadcast outlets in mostly Western European territories ("sublicense
contracts") with major television exhibitors. These sub-license contracts have
terms which generally range from one to three years with renewal options.
While the sublicense contracts are generally of a short term nature, the risk
of their non-renewal is, as historically determined, largely a function of
ratings performance. In a number of cases, the Company's programs are among
the top rated programs in their time slots in their markets. There is no
assurance that the Company can continue to achieve the ratings necessary to
cause the programs to be renewed or that the programs will be renewed. The
producer contracts generally include provisions or are subject to a course of
dealing which allow AAFII or the Company to retain distribution rights
indefinitely (except in certain circumstances where there is a specific outside
term) under expired producer contracts on stations in those territories in
which the show is already being broadcast. In such a case, the Company would
not have the right to sell the show into new territories unless a new contract
was negotiated, thereby limiting certain growth opportunities. By virtue of
the Mark Goodson Acquisition, the Company is in a position to expand AAFII's
business with respect to Goodson game show formats in new territories. See " --
Mark Goodson Productions."
Developing strong international distribution capabilities has
complemented the Company's existing production business. For example, the
Company is distributing Baywatch Nights and will distribute Sinbad in both the
domestic and international marketplace. AAFII's management is broadly
experienced in the various facets of international television production and
distribution, and it has strong links with the advertising community.
Mark Goodson Productions
Goodson has been a well-known producer of television game show
programs for many years. Since 1946, Goodson has produced over 30,000 episodes
of television programming, totaling approximately 17,000 broadcast hours.
Goodson was the creator of and, pursuant to the Mark Goodson Acquisition, has
transferred ownership rights to its popular game show formats to the LLC. The
Company agreed, effective as of January 1, 1996, to acquire sole ownership of
the LLC, subject to customary closing conditions. The game show formats owned
by the LLC and licensed to the Company in perpetuity include:
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Beat the Clock Get the Message Password Plus The Better Sex
Blockbusters He Said, She Said Play Your Hunch The Match Game
Body Language Hit the Jackpot Rate Your Mate The Name's The Same
By Popular Demand It's News To Me Say When! The Price Is Right
Call My Bluff! Judge For Yourself Showoffs To Tell The Truth
Card Sharks Make The Connection Snap Judgment Trivia Trap
Child's Play Mindreaders Split Personality Two For The Money
Choose Up Sides Missing Links Spin To Win Winner Take All
Double Dare Now You See It Super Password What's My Line?
Family Feud Number Please Tattletales What's Going On
New Family Feud Password That's My Line
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Goodson produced television programming for network broadcast and
television syndication in the United States and licensed the rights to its game
show formats to international licensees for local television production outside
the United States. Currently, the only Goodson show in initial network
exhibition is The Price Is Right, in its 24th season, hosted by Bob Barker and
exhibited on the CBS network as a day-time program. The Company expects that
negotiations will commence with CBS with respect to the 1996/1997 broadcast
season shortly, although there is no assurance that the series will be
continued. During the 1994/1995 broadcast season, Goodson also produced New
Family Feud hosted by Richard Dawson which was exhibited in first-run
syndication through the Company.
Mark Goodson Productions currently licenses the rights to its game
show formats to international licensees (including AAFII which has the European
rights) who produce local versions of the shows for broadcast outside the
United States. The Price Is Right, for example, is licensed for production in
eight foreign countries and is known as Le Juste Prix in France, Der Press Ist
Heiss in Germany and El Precio Justo in Spain.
The Goodson game show formats are currently broadcast in approximately
26 foreign markets. Many formats, including Blockbusters, Card Sharks, Family
Feud, Now You See It, The Price Is Right and To Tell The Truth, are licensed in
more than one foreign country.
In addition to rights to the use of its formats for new production,
Goodson also transferred ownership to the Company of a library of tapes of
previous game show episodes. This library, which includes almost 17,000
broadcast hours of programming and approximately 30,000 episodes, is one of the
largest game show libraries in the world. Goodson has maintained high-quality
tapes covering a substantial proportion of its production. Prior to the Mark
Goodson Acquisition, Goodson entered into a license agreement with the Sony
Game Show Channel (the "Channel"), which license has been assigned to the LLC.
The Channel is a cable service dedicated to the broadcast of game show
material. For existing episodes, the Goodson license to the Channel provides
for certain exclusivity rights in the United States and Canada in favor of the
Channel other than for standard broadcast television. The license also covers
new episodes produced by third parties under format licenses. For certain
other new game show series, the Channel has certain first negotiation rights.
The term of the license expires on October 11, 1997 unless extended or renewed.
See " -- Acquisitions" for a description of the Mark Goodson Acquisition.
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Library
Television programming currently distributed or represented by the
Company consists of a library of more than 135 motion pictures, including
various specials and 11 Bob Hope classic titles. The Company distributes All
American Feature Theater, a package of feature length motion pictures acquired
by the Company in separate agreements with Vision International, Skouras
Pictures and Live Entertainment, among others. The Company also distributes
other programming, including a mini-series titled Sherlock Holmes: Incident at
Victoria Falls, and documentary series. In addition, the Company acquired
certain programming rights from Blair Entertainment Corporation and John Blair
Communications, Inc. in June 1992, including distribution rights to Divorce
Court.
The Company distributes children's television programming consisting
of both television series and animated feature films, including Heathcliff and
Inspector Gadget. In February 1993, the Company entered into a long term
sublicense agreement with The Family Channel for the animated series Heathcliff
for the domestic cable and syndication markets.
The Company has been building an extensive library of programming to
support its distribution activities. The Company currently distributes,
represents or owns participation interests in more than 135 motion pictures and
more than 50 television series, and a variety of children's programming and
live-event specials. The distribution terms and rights vary as to media and
geographic area for each program, but are generally for representation or
distribution throughout the United States except for the game shows, which are
for distribution both domestically and internationally. Extension of terms may
be available in certain cases if the Company meets pre-defined performance
standards. The Company intends to seek extensions of the distribution periods
for these properties on satisfactory economic terms, although there is no
assurance that the Company will be able to do so. The table below sets forth
certain of these properties as of March 13, 1996:
SERIES Baywatch, Baywatch Nights, Acapulco H.E.A.T., America's
Top Ten, BeachClash, Divorce Court, Sirens,
Stuntmasters, Tales From The Darkside
GAME SHOWS Mark Goodson Productions library, The Dating Game,
$25,000 Pyramid
CHILDREN'S SERIES Bots Master, Heathcliff, Inspector Gadget
MOTION PICTURES Bad Influence, Care Bears Movie, Care Bears Movie II,
Eddie and the Cruisers II, Eye of the Tiger, Freeze
Frame, Ghostwriter, Hansel and Gretel, He's My Girl, It
Nearly Wasn't Christmas, Lady Beware, Wild Orchid
BOB HOPE CLASSIC Cancel My Reservation, The Great Lover, How to Commit
FILMS Marriage, The Lemon Drop Kid, My Favorite Brunette,
Paris Holiday, The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell, Road
to Bali, Road to Rio, Seven Little Foys, Son of Paleface
SPECIALS The Boy King, Christmas at the Movies, The Elvis Files,
Exploring Psychic Powers, The JFK Conspiracy, The
Kennedy Assassinations, Madonna Exposed, Mysteries of
the Pyramids, Remembering Marilyn, Return to the
Titanic, The Royal Family -- In Crisis
MINI-SERIES Around the World in 80 Days, Sherlock Holmes: Incident
at Victoria Falls, Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady
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Acquisition of Properties for Distribution
The Company generally acquires properties for television distribution
by entering into agreements with producers/owners or by producing or
co-producing its own programs. The Company distribution agreements generally
provide that the revenues derived from the program are allocated between the
producer and the Company on a pre-negotiated basis. Acquisitions are based on
projected station demand and acceptance as well as expected advertiser
sponsorship.
Under some arrangements, the Company will guarantee that the
producer's share of the revenue will not be less than a specified dollar
amount. In other instances, the Company will provide the producer with a
production advance, in which case the Company usually recoups such advance
before making any remittance of the producer's share of revenues. Where
possible, the Company has endeavored to limit its risk by arranging for other
distribution or major station groups to provide production, financing and/or
distribution services in exchange for a portion of the Company's fees.
In addition to U.S. television broadcast rights, the Company also
acquires, where available on acceptable terms, world-wide broadcast television
and non-standard television distribution rights (such as cable and
videocassette rights) to the programs which it distributes. These acquisitions
are typically on a long term exclusive basis, often between three and twelve
years, in some cases with various renewal options, and may provide that the
Company has the right to undertake production of the program if the producer
fails to deliver the contracted programming.
Concentration and Competition
Competition in the production and distribution of television
programming is intense. The Company's programming competes with other
first-run programming, network reruns and programs produced by local television
stations. The Company competes with many other companies that have been
acquiring, producing and distributing programs longer than the Company, and
most of these companies have greater financial resources than the Company.
These competitors include large television and film studios such as The Walt
Disney Company, Paramount Communications Inc., Columbia Pictures Television,
20th Century Fox Film Corp., MCA Inc., and Warner Bros. Inc., as well as other
television distribution companies such as King World Productions, Inc. and
Viacom International, Inc. The Company also competes with other companies for
the sale of television advertising time, including Tribune Broadcasting
Co./Entertainment Co., Viacom International, Inc. and King World Productions,
Inc.
The Company's success is highly dependent upon such various
unpredictable factors as the viewing preferences of television audiences.
Public taste is unpredictable, and a shift in demand could cause the Company's
programming to lose its appeal. Television programming also competes for
audiences with many other forms of entertainment and leisure time activities,
some of which include new areas of technology (e.g., video games and home
video), the impact of which on the Company's operations cannot be predicted.
For the Company to successfully place its syndicated television
programming with independent television stations, the Company must generally
enter into an agreement with station groups which own stations in the New York,
Los Angeles and Chicago markets. The largest of these station groups include
Chris Craft and Tribune which own or operate stations covering 19.4% and 28.4%
of the domestic television market, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, The Fremantle
Corporation, a corporation not affiliated with the Company, accounted for 6%,
13% and 17% of consolidated revenues, respectively. As of October 1995, in
connection with the Mark Goodson Acquisition, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company obtained world-wide distribution rights to the formats and tapes in the
Goodson library, subject to certain existing licenses Such distribution rights
are granted into perpetuity. See " -- Acquisitions". In 1995, licensing
arrangements with three producers represented 77% of gross revenues of AAFII:
the Goodson license represented 40% of such gross revenues; the Hatos Hall
license represented 31% of such gross revenues and expired in March 1996 (the
Company is presently in discussions regarding the renewal of this license); and
the Columbia license represented 6% of such gross revenues
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and expired in 1992.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
In a decision released September 6, 1995, the Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC") repealed its financial interest and syndication rules
effective as of September 21, 1995. Those FCC rules, which were adopted in
1970 to limit television network control over television programming and
thereby foster the development of diverse programming sources, had restricted
the ability of the three established, major U.S. television networks (i.e.,
ABC, CBS and NBC), to own and syndicated television programming. The impact of
the repeal of the FCC's financial interest and syndication rules on the
Company's operations cannot be predicted at the present time, although it is
expected that there will be an increase in-house productions of television
programming for the network's own use. It is possible that this change will
have a negative impact on the Company's business. Additionally, in
international markets, the Company may be subject to local content and quota
requirements which effectively prohibit or limit access to particular markets.
In a decision released September 1, 1995, the FCC repealed the Prime
Time Access Rule, effective August 30, 1996. The Prime Time Access Rule
generally prohibits network-affiliated television stations in the top 50
television markets from broadcasting more than three hours of network programs,
or programs previously aired on a network during the four prime time viewing
hours (i.e., 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time, and 6:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m. Central and Mountain times). Due to the Prime Time Access Rule,
network-affiliated television stations often acquire a certain amount of
programming (typically including game shows) for exhibition during the prime
time access period from independent television producers and syndicators.
While the Company's sale of syndicated programming during prime time is
primarily to independent television stations rather than to network-affiliated
stations, it is possible that the repeal of the Prime Time Access Rule may
constrict the market for the Company's television programming product and that
the Company might be subject to increased competition.
On February 1, 1996, Congress passed the Telecommunications Act of
1996 (the "1996 Act"), and President Clinton signed it into law on February 8,
1996. The 1996 Act is the first comprehensive re-write of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act") and dramatically changes the ground
rules for competition and regulation in virtually all sectors of the
telecommunications industry, from local and long-distance telephone services,
to broadcasting, cable television, and equipment manufacturing. The 1996 Act
eliminates many entry barriers to the telecommunications business, relaxes
concentration and merger rules, and delegates authority for implementing the
Act to the FCC.
Pursuant to the 1996 Act, the FCC has revised broadcast multiple
ownership rules so as to allow a single individual, person or entity to own or
control or have a cognizable interest in television stations that reach as much
as 35 percent of the nation's television households. In addition, as mandated
by the 1996 Act, the FCC has eliminated the numerical limits previously set
forth in the FCC's rules on the number of television stations that a given
individual or entity could own, or have an attributable interest in.
Under the 1996 Act, manufacturers of television set equipment will be
required to equip all new television receivers with a so-called "V-Chip" which
would allow for parental blocking of violent, sexually-explicit or indecent
programming based on a rating for any given program that would be broadcast
along with the program. Unless the television industry establishes a voluntary
ratings system by February 1998, the FCC is directed by the 1996 Act to develop
a ratings system based upon the recommendations of an advisory committee
selected by the FCC. A coalition of various segments of the entertainment
industry has announced plans to devise a voluntary industry ratings code for
rating video programming with respect to violent, sexual or indecent content.
The industry coalition has announced its intent to have these new guidelines in
place before February 1997.
Other provisions of the 1996 Act allow local exchange telephone
companies to offer multichannel video programming service, subject to certain
regulatory requirements, and allow for cable companies to offer local exchange
telephone service. The 1996 Act thus fosters the development of a larger
number of video program distribution sources.
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The impact on the Company of the changes in the 1934 Act brought about
by the 1996 Act and by accompanying changes in FCC rules cannot be predicted at
the present time, although it is expected that there will be an increase in the
demand for video programming product as a result of the likelihood that these
regulatory changes will facilitate the advent of additional exhibition sources
for such programming. However, it is possible that recent alliances of certain
program producers and television station group owners, coupled with the recent
FCC rule revision allowing a single television station licensee to own
television stations reaching up to 35 percent of the nation's television
households, may place additional competitive pressures on program suppliers who
are unaligned with any television station group owners.
ANCILLARY BUSINESSES
The Company generates additional revenue by merchandising certain of
its television properties, principally Baywatch, and by developing on-line and
interactive applications. The Company also retains music publishing rights
with respect to its television and recorded music products to the extent
possible.
ACQUISITIONS
The Company from time to time considers the acquisition of program
rights and the expansion of its business through the acquisition of assets or
business of other entities engaged in businesses complementary to the current
operations of the Company. As part of the implementation of its strategy to
acquire assets or businesses that increase production and distribution
capabilities, the Company significantly expanded its international television
production and distribution operations with the acquisition of certain assets
of Fremantle International, Inc. in August 1994 (the "Fremantle International
Acquisition") and its potential world-wide expansion in the television game
show business with the Mark Goodson Acquisition in October 1995. As further
described below, effective January 1, 1996, the Company agreed to acquire sole
ownership of the net assets of Mark Goodson Productions.
The price for the Fremantle International Acquisition consisted of
$31.5 million in cash, 630,000 shares of Common Stock and 25,200 shares of
newly created Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (which were subsequently
converted into 2,520,000 shares of Class B Common Stock). Additionally, the
Company incurred transaction costs of $1.0 million. Upon consummation of the
Fremantle International Acquisition, certain international programming rights
(excluding programming rights under the Goodson contract) were transferred to
the Company, and 100% of the non-voting equity of Fremantle International, Inc.
(representing 99% of the total outstanding equity) was transferred to the
Company.
As of October 6, 1995, the Company consummated the Mark Goodson
Acquisition, pursuant to which the LLC acquired substantially all of the assets
(excluding those relating to the lottery business) and assumed certain
specified liabilities (the "Mark Goodson Acquisition") of Mark Goodson
Productions, L.P. and The Child's Play Company (collectively, the "Sellers").
The purchase price consisted of payment by the Company of $25.0 million in cash
and issuance by Interpublic of $25.0 million in its common stock to the
Sellers, together with a contingent earn-out described below. Under the
earn-out, the LLC will initially pay to an assignee of the Sellers a specified
percentage of "Domestic Net Profits" (i.e. generally gross receipts less
production costs, if applicable, a distribution fee to the Company under
certain circumstances and residual payments) realized from the exploitation in
the United States and Canada of the Goodson game shows (currently, primarily
The Price Is Right) and other purchased television formats during the five-year
period following October 6, 1995 (which period is subject to extension for an
additional five years if total earn-out payments do not equal $48.5 million, in
which case the earn-out shall be payable in neither a minimum nor a maximum
amount). The specified percentage of Domestic Net Profits payable to the
Sellers with respect to The Price Is Right is 75% during the network exhibition
of the program during the five years after October 6, 1995 and otherwise the
specified percentage is generally 50% for other programs. However, the
earn-out does not apply to any net profits realized from the international
exploitation of any of the purchased game shows or other purchased television
formats. Additionally, the Company incurred transaction costs of $.8 million.
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Interpublic and the Company, effective January 1, 1996, entered into
an agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase Interpublic's 50%
interest in the LLC (the "IPG/Goodson Agreement") for: (i) $12.5 million plus
accrued interest thereon at a rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996 to the
Closing Date (as defined) (the "Closing Date"); (ii) the issuance of a
subordinated note in the amount of $12.5 million due 12 months from the Closing
Date, subject to acceleration upon either a "Change of Control" (as defined),
or the acceleration of the term loan (the "Term Loan") as provided under the
Company's credit facility with its primary lender, plus accrued interest
thereon at a rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996; and (iii) the issuance
of a subordinated note in the amount of $2.8 million, yielding interest at the
rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996, and representing Interpublic's 50%
share of the LLC's earnings through December 31, 1995, as defined, with $.7
million due 30 days from the Closing Date and the balance due 30 days after
maturity of the Term Loan (December 31, 1998) and subject to acceleration upon
a "Change of Control" (as defined), or the acceleration of the Term Loan as
provided under the Company's credit facility with its primary lender. The
consummation of the IPG/Goodson Agreement is subject to expiration of a
regulatory waiting period and approval under the Company's primary credit
facility, which conditions are expected to be met shortly. (See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis --Liquidity and Capital Resources"). The IPG/Goodson
Agreement is in lieu of and replaces the Company's option to acquire
Interpublic's undivided 50% interest in the LLC commencing, which was effective
only after April 30, 1996, for $25.9 million in cash (increasing during the
option exercise period at a rate of 7% per annum).
RECORDED MUSIC OPERATIONS
The Recorded Music Industry
According to statistics released by the Recording Industry Association
of America, Inc., sales in the United States recorded music industry increased
2% during 1995 to $12.3 billion, based in part on the shipment of 1.11 billion
units of records, tapes, compact discs ("CDs ") and music videos. Industry
wide unit shipments of CDs grew 9.9% as compared to new shipments in 1994.
CDs also generally have a higher wholesale price and per unit gross profit
margin than vinyl records and tapes. However, recordable CDs, digital audio
tape ("DAT") and digital compact cassette ("DCC") technology has recently been
introduced into the marketplace and enables consumers to make high quality
duplicates from original CDs and DATs. In the absence of adequate copyright
protection, recordable CD, DAT and DCC technology may affect industry sales of
CDs, DATs and DCCs. It is not possible to predict the extent to which sales
will be affected.
Recorded Music Artists and Catalog
The Company's recorded music division has been in business for
approximately 14 years, nine years as a custom label and approximately the last
five years as a full service operation. During this period, the Company has
released approximately 140 albums of individual artists, groups and motion
picture soundtracks. The Company's current roster is comprised of 17 active
artists, including soul singer James Brown, Grammy nominee Skee-Lo and music
humorist "Weird Al" Yankovic, whose recently released album, entitled Bad Hair
Day, includes the separately released single Amish Paradise, (a parody of
Coolio's Grammy winning rap "Song of the Year", Gangsta's Paradise), which is
also the subject of a music video produced by the Company. The Company, which
recently changed the product mix of its new recorded music product to focus
more on urban and alternative music, (due in part to the success of these music
styles), has launched a new label named Street Life which markets and promotes
urban and rap records. The Company's music catalog currently has approximately
75 catalog albums in active release. The following table sets forth certain
albums in the Company's catalog:
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"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC Alapalooza, Bad Hair Day, Dare to be Stupid,
Even Worse, The Food Album, Greatest Hits, Greatest
Hits Vol. II, In 3-D, Off the Deep End, Permanent
Record (Box Set), Polka Party
JAMES BROWN Gravity, Greatest Hits of the Fourth Decade,
Greatest Hits-Live, I'm Real, Live at the Apollo,
Living in America, Love Overdue, Universal James
SKEE-LO I Wish
SURVIVOR Caught in the Game, Eye of the Tiger, Greatest Hits,
Moment of Truth, Premonition, Vital Signs, When
Seconds Count
E.L.O. PART II Electric Light Orchestra Part 2, Greatest Hits-Live
THE NYLONS Because, Four on the Floor, Harmony, The Christmas
LP, Live to Love
SWEET SABLE Old Time's Sake
12 GAUGE 12 Gauge, Let Me Ride Again
YELLA Dedicated to Eazy E
FREDDIE JACKSON Private Party
COUNT BASIE, Jazz Fest Masters
SARAH VAUGHN,
DIZZY GILLESPIE
EDDIE & THE CRUISERS Eddie: The Unreleased Tapes
JOHN CAFFERTY & THE Roadhouse, Tough All Over
BEAVER BROWN BAND
SOUNDTRACKS Another 48 Hours, Baywatch, Cliffhanger, Cobra,
Eddie & The Cruisers, Eddie & The Cruisers II:
Eddie Lives, Never Talk to Strangers, Rambo III,
Revenge of the Nerds, Rocky IV, The Transformers,
UHF
Music Distribution
Music distribution includes the sale and physical delivery of product
to retailers and the collection of the related receivables. Generally, the
recorded music industry attempts to restrict the return to the distributor of
products that remain unsold through the use of penalties on the percentage of
delivered products that are returned.
The Company has operated its recorded music division as a full service
label since September 30, 1990, and had obtained certain distribution services,
primarily physical delivery of the product, collection of receivables and
certain sales functions, from the Bertlesmann Music Group ("BMG") through
December 31, 1995. Commencing January 1, 1996, Warner/Elektra/Atlantic
Corporation, a division of Time Warner, Inc. ("WEA"), assumed responsibility
for these distribution functions in the domestic market pursuant to a
distribution agreement with an initial term of five years, under which WEA
receives a distribution fee. David Mount, a director of the Company, is an
executive officer of WEA. The Company is responsible for all other activities,
including producing, marketing, promoting and manufacturing recorded music
product for domestic distribution. These arrangements require the Company to
fund various costs resulting in more risk to the Company, as opposed to a
"custom label" arrangement where, for a larger distribution fee, the
distributor assumes responsibility for substantially all of the activities
currently handled by the Company. The WEA distribution agreement provides a
$3.0
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million non-refundable, non recoupable payment to the Company as consideration
for the Company's entering into the agreement. This agreement may be extended,
at WEA's option, if at the end of the initial five year term net sales of the
Company's product through WEA have not reached $150 million. Such extension
shall only continue until cumulative net sales reach $150 million. The Company
owns 64-track digital and 24-track recording facilities which enable the
Company to produce recordings at a reduced cost in comparison to the cost of
using outside facilities. During the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993, domestic record sales accounted for approximately 8%, 11% and 14% of
consolidated revenues, respectively.
The Company has extended, effective July 1, 1995, its existing foreign
record distribution agreement with PolyGram S. A. ("PolyGram") solely with
respect to its current catalog product for five years, expiring June 30, 2000.
PolyGram provides the Company with distribution and collection of record sales
for which the Company earns a royalty based on recorded music product sold
throughout the world (net of reserves for returns), excluding the United
States, Canada and Japan. PolyGram is responsible for all costs and expenses
in connection with manufacturing, marketing, promotion and distribution in its
territories.
The Company has also entered into arrangements with other companies
for distribution of the Company's recorded music products in Canada (Attic) and
Japan (Pony/Canyon, Inc.). These arrangements provide for advances to the
Company against royalties to be earned by the Company on recordings sold. The
Company is in discussion with other companies concerning the distribution of
its new product in the PolyGram territories.
Marketing and Promotion
Marketing involves advertising and otherwise gaining exposure for
recordings and artists through public performances and magazines, radio and
television, other media and point-of-sale material. Promotion consists of
efforts to obtain air play by radio stations of the recordings in coordination
with the marketing and distribution programs. Under its WEA distribution
agreement, the Company is responsible for all such domestic activities and
expenses.
Because the success of recording artists and releases is highly
dependent upon consumer tastes and critical response, as well as public
awareness of recording artists, the level of marketing and promotional
activities and expenses necessary in any particular instance cannot be
predicted with certainty.
The production and distribution of music videos to accompany certain
major record releases have become a promotional necessity and an additional
financial burden to the releasing company. These videos may significantly
increase the losses on any individual release should such recording not be
successful, or increase revenues on a successful recording.
Concentration and Competition
There are six major recorded music distribution companies: WEA, Sony
Music, BMG, PolyGram, Capitol Records/EMI (CEMA) and MCA Records, Inc. (UNI).
The combined sales of these companies (with the inclusion of their independent
distribution) represent substantially all of the sales in the recording
industry. Significant consolidation has occurred through the acquisition by
these major companies of smaller recorded music companies, such as the
acquisitions by PolyGram of A&M, Island Records and Motown Record Corp.
The success of any musical release depends upon unpredictable and
changing factors such as the individual tastes of critics and consumers. The
capital resources, artist rosters and retail penetration of the "major"
recorded music companies are significantly greater than those of the Company.
The greater capital resources of the "majors" permit them to withstand longer
periods of low rates of successful releases.
The relatively large number of artists under contract with a "major"
could tend to increase the absolute number of profitable records produced by
such a company; however, there are also inherent risks of producing relatively
large numbers of unsuccessful products. While the Company has several
successful artists under contract, each of the
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"majors" has far larger numbers of such artists under contract and may
therefore be less affected than the Company by a single success or failure.
Through the Company's arrangement for distribution with WEA and
PolyGram, the Company seeks to take advantage of the distribution facilities of
two of the "majors" and their inherently greater market penetration.
EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY
The Company has approximately 240 full-time employees and 3 part-time
employees, of whom 65 are based in its New York office, 55 are based in its
Santa Monica office, 86 are based in Germany, 20 are based in London and 13 are
based in other countries, principally Europe. When in production, the Company
has approximately 150 temporary employees per episode working on the production
of episodic series such as Baywatch and Baywatch Nights. The production season
typically runs from March to December, with post-production activities
typically continuing into the following March.
Various employees, of the Company's subsidiaries, working on
production of programming are, or were, covered by collective bargaining
agreements with various professional guilds, including the Screen Actors Guild,
the Writers Guild of America, the American Federation of Television and
Recording Artists, the Directors Guild of America and the Association of
Canadian Television and Radio Artists, depending upon production locations and
various other factors.
The Company believes that its relations with employees are good.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company conducts its domestic television production and recorded
music operations primarily from its headquarters in Santa Monica, California
and conducts its domestic distribution operations primarily from New York, New
York. The Company conducts its recording studio operations from Santa Monica,
California. The Company conducts its international television production and
distribution operations primarily from its administrative offices in New York,
New York, Hurth, Germany and London, England.
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the
principal properties of the Company:
<TABLE>
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SQUARE TERMS OF
LOCATION PRIMARY USES FEET OCCUPANCY
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Santa Monica, Executive and administrative offices, Company 32,000 Leased (1)
California headquarters
New York, New AATV executive administrative offices; sales office 23,200 Leased (2)
York
New York, New Administrative offices 8,000 Leased (3)
York
Santa Monica, Administrative offices 2,200 Leased (4)
California
Marina del Rey, Administrative offices, production studio 29,600 Leased (5)
California
Marina del Rey, Administrative offices, production studio 13,000 Leased (6)
California
Santa Monica, Production offices, recording studio 10,000 Owned
California
London, England Executive and administrative offices 5,000 Leased (7) (12)
London, England Executive and administrative offices 2,000 Leased (8) (12)
Hurth, Germany Administrative offices, production studio 37,000 Leased (9)
Koln, Germany Administrative offices, production studio 16,000 Leased (10)
Athens, Greece Administrative offices 2,700 Leased (11) (12)
</TABLE>
(1) Lease provides for monthly base rent of approximately $69,000
commencing in February 1996, subject to annual increases, and expires
in February 2006, with three additional two-year renewal options. As
of March 13, 1996, the Company incurred moving costs of approximately
$50,000 in connection with the move of its executive offices in
February 1996.
(2) Lease provides for monthly base rent of approximately $51,000
commencing on June 1, 1994, subject to annual increases, and expires
on May 31, 1999, with an additional three-year renewal option.
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(3) Lease provides for annual base rent of approximately $166,000 for the
first five years and approximately $181,000 for the last five years
and expires on March 1, 2001. Approximately 3,500 square feet of this
space is subleased to a non-affiliated third party.
(4) Lease currently obligates the Company to pay approximately $52,500 per
year, subject to annual cost of living adjustments, through expiration
on April 30, 1996. Upon expiration, the Company intends to lease this
property on a month to month basis with rent payments of $4,300. The
property is owned by Anthony J. Scotti and Benjamin J. Scotti.
(5) Lease provides for a monthly base rent of approximately $20,500 and
expires in June 1996, with five additional one-year renewal options.
The Company has executed its renewal option extending the lease
through June 1997 for a monthly base rent of approximately $20,500.
(6) Lease provides for a monthly base rent of approximately $14,500
commencing in March 1995 and expiring in February 1996. The Company
has negotiated a new lease with a monthly base rent of $12,150
commencing in March 1996 and expiring in February 1997.
(7) Lease provides for an annual base rent of approximately $89,200
through November 3, 1996. Rent escalates to approximately $94,400
effective on November 4, 1996 through November 4, 1997.
(8) Lease provides for annual rent of approximately $23,000 with annual
escalations through November 4, 1997.
(9) Lease provides for annual rent of approximately $112,200 through
termination on October 1, 1996.
(10) Lease provides for annual rent of approximately $63,700 through
termination on December 31, 1996.
(11) Lease provides for annual rent of approximately $44,900 through April
14, 1997.
(12) Lease rates are based upon prevailing exchange rates and are subject
to currency fluctuation.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On August 24, 1993, an action was instituted against certain
subsidiaries of the Company, among other defendants, in the United States
District Court, Southern District of New York, by John Cafferty (Case No. 93
Civ. 5914 (CES)), who has written and recorded certain music released by the
defendants, for an accounting, compensatory damages (including actual damages
and profits or statutory damages pursuant to the Copyright Act), punitive
damages, costs and attorneys' fees, and an injunction to prohibit the Company
and its subsidiaries from manufacturing, distributing or selling albums by Mr.
Cafferty. The Company has remitted the full amount of royalty payments that it
believes are due to Mr. Cafferty through December 31, 1995. The Company
believes that there are good and meritorious defenses to these claims. A
motion for partial summary judgement has been filed by the Company, and a
decision has not been rendered on the motion. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be successful on the merits of the lawsuit.
In September 1994, the Company filed a complaint (as amended) against
the producers of the series Acapulco H.E.A.T. in the Superior Court of the
State of California, County of Los Angeles (Case No. BC 110161) alleging, among
other things, breach of contract and fraud. The Company had entered into an
agreement, dated as of October 7, 1992, with the producers for the Company to
distribute the series Acapulco H.E.A.T. in the domestic television market.
Subject to the fulfillment of certain terms by the producers, the Company
agreed to pay a distribution advance of $6,600,000 (plus an additional amount
per episode under certain circumstances) payable over ten months commencing on
November 30, 1993. As of December 31, 1994, the Company had made payments
totaling approximately $4,698,000, at which time a dispute with the producers
with regard to the non-fulfillment of certain terms by the producers was raised
by the Company. The unpaid portion of the advance payments, totaling
approximately $2.5
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million, was placed in an interest-bearing restricted cash account pending
resolution of the dispute. The producers filed an answer and cross-complaint
alleging, among other things, breach of contract and fraud in connection with
the agreement to distribute Acapulco H.E.A.T. and breach of contract and fraud
in connection with the Company's barter distribution of certain theatrical
films unrelated to Acapulco H.E.A.T. The Company did not exercise its option
to distribute any additional new episodes of Acapulco H.E.A.T. for the
1994/1995 broadcast season. An agreement in principle has been reached to
settle this litigation, the specific terms of which are currently being
negotiated. If the settlement is not consummated, the Company intends to
vigorously pursue its claim and defend against the cross-complaint.
On December 12, 1994, Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V. ("CLBN")
made demand upon SBEI under a Guarantee, dated July 29, 1986 (the "SBEI
Guarantee"), for payment of approximately $3.7 million plus interest accrued or
costs incurred since November 11, 1994 under a Loan and Security Assignment,
dated July 29, 1986, between CLBN and various former subsidiaries of SBEI
relating to the discontinued motion picture operations of the Company. In a
letter dated December 22, 1994, SBEI rejected the foregoing demand based upon,
among other reasons, the following: (i) that in a January 1993 agreement, CLBN
agreed to release all liens and any interests in any property or assets of
SBEI, which in effect released SBEI from any obligations under the SBEI
Guarantee; (ii) the loan purportedly guaranteed has been repaid; and (iii) SBEI
is not a party to and was not bound by a material amendment to the
above-referenced Loan and Security Assignment.
In addition, since approximately November 1993, CLBN and its
representatives have been reviewing certain books and records relating to the
distribution and production of certain motion pictures by Minority Pictures,
Inc. (formerly Scotti Brothers Pictures, Inc.) or its subsidiaries for which
CLBN provided financing. In October 1994, CLBN requested that Minority
Pictures, Inc. and various of its current and former affiliates (including All
American Communications, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries) execute a
tolling agreement which would have tolled any claims which CLBN may have
against such persons, including but not limited to causes of action based on
such financing. In December 1994, the Company responded that based upon the
information provided by CLBN, or the lack thereof, it was extremely unclear
whether there were any tenable claims against the Company and its subsidiaries
and that the Company was therefore unwilling to enter into any tolling
agreement. The Company and CLBN are currently engaged in discussions regarding
the potential resolution of all of their disputes. While there is no
assurance that these discussions will be successful in terminating the
disputes, the Company believes that CLBN's claims will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position.
In addition, the Company is party to other routine litigation
incidental to its business.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to the Company's stockholders for a vote
during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's Common Stock is traded on the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ") National Market
("NNM") under the symbol AACI. The Company's Class B Common Stock is traded on
the NNM under the symbol AACIB. The following table sets forth, for the
periods indicated, the high and low closing sale prices per share for the
Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock. For the period prior to December 14,
1995, the table sets forth the high and low bid price quotations per share of
the Common Stock as reported on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK CLASS B COMMON STOCK
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LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993
First Quarter 6.500 7.750 - -
Second Quarter 6.750 8.250 - -
Third Quarter 7.000 10.250 - -
Fourth Quarter 7.250 10.500 - -
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
First Quarter 7.250 9.750 - -
Second Quarter 7.000 9.250 - -
Third Quarter 7.000 9.750 - -
Fourth Quarter 5.250 7.250 - -
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
First Quarter 6.250 10.000 - -
Second Quarter 8.250 11.500 - -
Third Quarter 9.750 13.688 - -
Fourth Quarter (through 9.875 13.375 - -
December 13, 1995)
Fourth Quarter (following 9.250 10.625 8.375 10.625
December 13, 1995)
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996
First Quarter (through March 9.625 10.875 7.750 9.000
13, 1996)
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On March 13, 1996, the closing sale prices of the Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock as reported on the NNM were $10.50 and $8.125 per share,
respectively. As of March 13, 1996, there were 72 holders of record of the
Common Stock and 13 holders of record of the Class B Common Stock.
DIVIDENDS
The Company did not pay dividends on its Common Stock or Class B
Common Stock during the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 or 1993 and
currently does not intend to pay any dividends on its Common Stock or Class B
Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Further, the Company's credit
facilities restrict the payment of dividends to holders of the Company's Common
Stock or Class B Common Stock. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis --
Liquidity and Capital Resources."
ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth the Selected Consolidated Financial Data of
the Company for the five most recent fiscal years. In February 1993, the
Company transferred its ownership of certain indirect film company subsidiaries
to a third party. Such transfer has been accounted for as a discontinued
operation as of December 31, 1992. In February 1993, the Company acquired the
stock of LBS Communications, Inc. ("LBS"). The financial data for periods
subsequent to February 1993 reflect the acquisition of LBS. In August 1994,
the Company acquired certain assets, non-voting stock and assumed certain
liabilities of Fremantle International, Inc. through AAFII. The financial data
for periods subsequent to August 1994 reflect the results of AAFII. In October
1995, the Company, in a joint venture with Interpublic, completed the Mark
Goodson Acquisition. The financial data for periods subsequent to October 1995
reflect the Mark Goodson Acquisition, accounted for using the equity method of
accounting. The Company agreed to acquire the remaining interest in the joint
venture effective as of January 1, 1996, subject to customary closing
conditions. The data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements, related notes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis
included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING DATA:
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Revenues:
Television $ 206,734 $ 98,771 $ 57,407
Recorded music and merchandising 22,026 16,130 13,215
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228,760 114,901 70,622
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Expenses:
Television 164,764 75,196 42,560
Recorded music and merchandising 15,803 10,750 9,780
Selling, general and administrative 24,102 21,523 16,074
Goodwill amortization 2,399 971 133
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207,068 108,440 68,547
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Operating income $ 21,692 $ 6,461 $ 2,075
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Income from continuing operations $ 7,248 $ 455 $ 380
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Income (loss) per share applicable to common
stockholders from continuing operations:
Primary $ .87 $ .07 $ .87 (1)
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Fully diluted $ .71 $ .07 $ .78 (1)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
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Receivables, net $ 115,581 $ 62,338 $ 43,226
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Television program costs, net $ 74,644 $ 68,437 $ 52,381
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Total assets $ 301,582 $ 208,007 $ 112,521
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Due to producers $ 26,271 $ 27,278 $ 22,086
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Notes payable $ 134,982 $ 115,343 $ 60,424
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Redeemable stock:
Preferred $ -- $ -- $ --
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Common $ -- $ -- $ --
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Stockholders' equity (capital deficiency) $ 68,280 $ 28,083 $ 7,503
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1992 1991
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OPERATING DATA:
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Revenues:
Television $ 45,302 $ 25,173
Recorded music and merchandising 12,616 7,758
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57,918 32,931
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Expenses:
Television 32,078 18,337
Recorded music and merchandising 9,250 4,885
Selling, general and administrative 13,471 9,543
Goodwill amortization 138 67
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54,937 32,832
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Operating income $ 2,981 $ 99
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Income from continuing operations $ 1,863 $ 145
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Income (loss) per share applicable to common
stockholders from continuing operations:
Primary $ (.18)(2) $ (.49)(2)
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Fully diluted $ (.18)(2) $ (.49)(2)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
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Receivables, net $ 27,178 $ 16,769
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Television program costs, net $ 33,993 $ 19,293
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Total assets $ 74,130 $ 46,856
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Due to producers $ 17,237 $ 10,056
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Notes payable $ 11,234 $ 10,419
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Redeemable stock:
Preferred $ 11,124 $ 10,496
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Common $ 9,241 $ 7,941
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Stockholders' equity (capital deficiency) $ 2,681 $ (882)
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</TABLE>
(1) Per share income from continuing operations applicable to common
stockholders for the year ended December 31, 1993 includes a gain of $3.9
million, which represents the excess carrying value of the redeemable
preferred and common stock formerly outstanding over the price paid for its
purchase, net of accretion and dividends on such redeemable stock.
(2) Per share income from continuing operations applicable to common
stockholders for the years ended December 31, 1992 and December 31, 1991
includes the effect of $2.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of
accretion and dividends on redeemable stock.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Company is a diversified entertainment company which produces,
distributes, markets and promotes television programs and recorded music both
domestically and internationally.
The television industry is broadly divided into three major segments:
(i) production, involving the development, financing and making of television
shows; (ii) distribution, involving the promotion and exploitation of completed
television shows; (iii) and broadcast, involving the airing or broadcast of
programming over network affiliated stations, independent stations and cable or
satellite television. The U.S. broadcast television market is served
principally by network affiliated stations, independent stations and cable and
satellite television operators. During prime time hours (primarily 8:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m. in the Eastern and Pacific time zones and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
in the Central and Mountain time zones), network affiliates primarily broadcast
programming produced for the networks. In non-prime time, network affiliates
telecast network programming, off-network programming (reruns), first-run
programming (programming produced for distribution on a syndicated basis) and
local programming produced by the local stations themselves. Independent
television stations, during both prime and non-prime time, telecast self
produced programming, off-network programming or first-run programming from
independent producers or "syndicators". In general terms, a syndicator is a
company that sells programming to independent television stations and network
affiliates. Programming acquired by stations on a syndicated basis is acquired
either for a cash license fee or in exchange for a certain amount of commercial
advertising time within the program which is retained by the syndicator for
sale to an advertiser ("barter"), or for a combination of cash and barter. The
Company domestically distributes programming for television produced by the
Company or unrelated third parties in the first-run and rerun syndication
markets. In general, the Company receives its revenues from program license
fees paid by broadcasters and/or by selling advertising time for programs
distributed on a barter basis.
Barter syndication is the process whereby a syndicator obtains
clearances from television stations to broadcast a program in certain agreed
upon time periods, retains advertising time in the program in lieu of receiving
a cash licensing fee, and sells such retained advertising time for its own
account to national advertisers at rates based on projected ratings and viewer
demographics. From time to time, certain stations may obtain cash
consideration from the Company in addition to programming in exchange for
advertising time and/or a commitment for a particular time period. By placing
the program with television stations throughout the United States, the
syndicator creates an "ad hoc" network of stations that have agreed to carry
the program. The creation of this ad hoc network, typically representing a
penetration of at least 70% of total U.S. television households (calculated by
means of a generally recognized system as measured by Nielsen Media Ratings),
enables the syndicator to sell the commercial inventory to sponsors desiring
national coverage. The rates charged by a syndicator for advertising time are
typically lower than the rates charged by the networks for similar demographics
since the networks' coverage of the market is generally greater. See "Business
- - Television Operations - Domestic Television Distribution."
Rates for the sale of advertising time are established on the basis of
certain levels of audience rating and, in some cases, a demographic make-up of
the viewing audience assumed by the Company. Because the Company's
arrangements with advertisers do not permit the Company to receive advertising
revenue on the amount by which the actual ratings or demographic make-up (as
determined by Nielsen Media Ratings or similar ratings services) exceed the
assumed ratings or demographic make-up, it is in the interest of the Company to
establish as high an assumed rating and as favorable a demographic make-up as
possible. If the television program does not achieve the assumed rating or
demographic make-up, the Company may be obligated to offer the advertiser
additional advertising time ("make goods") on the same program or on other
programs. "Make goods" are the predominant means by which the Company
satisfies such obligations to advertisers. Alternatively, the Company may be
obligated to refund a portion of the advertising revenue derived from such
sales. There can be no assurance in advance that the actual rating or
demographic make-up of a particular program will support the rates initially
charged for advertising time on such programs. The Company
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generally reports net revenues from barter syndication after deducting a
reserve for potential make goods. Historically, such reserve has been
sufficient to cover the actual provision for make goods, although there is no
assurance that such reserve will continue to be adequate.
Sponsors that regularly purchase advertising time in the Company's
programs include Procter & Gamble, Bristol Myers-Squibb, MCI, Beecham, Kellogg
Company, Nestle and RJR Nabisco. Sales are typically made through advertising
agencies representing the sponsors. The barter syndication licenses granted by
the Company provide that the Company retains a negotiated amount of commercial
time per program for sale to national advertisers, with the remaining
commercial time retained by the station for local sale. A significant
percentage of the Company's revenues from television operations is derived from
barter sales (approximately 29%, 42% and 58%, respectively, for each of the
years in the three year period ended December 31, 1995). Barter sales may
fluctuate significantly based on ratings of a particular program and general
economic trends, such as advertising rates.
In most cases, the Company's distribution revenues are based on a
percentage of the net revenues derived from the sale of advertiser sponsorships
and/or from cash license fees. The Company normally advances all distribution
costs for items such as advertising, promotion, and tape shipping and
duplication and recoups such expenses out of program revenues. The Company's
fee for distribution is generally between 15% and 35% of net revenues, and its
fee for advertiser sales representation is generally between 10% and 15% of net
revenues. However, each fee arrangement is separately negotiated and may be
subject to variation. Amounts remaining in excess of the Company's
distribution fees and recoupable expenses (including a portion of the amounts
derived from the sale of advertising time) are either remitted in full to the
producer from whom the Company obtained the distribution rights, or if the
Company has a profit participation in the program, are shared between the
Company and the producer in accordance with a pre-determined allocation. In
some instances, the Company will make an advance payment to the producer to
cover production costs or will guarantee the producer certain minimum license
fees. For the 1994/1995 broadcast season, the Company made advance payments
and/or certain guarantees with respect to Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad,
Sirens and The New Family Feud. For the 1995/1996 broadcast season, the
Company made no such guarantees. The Company has committed to provide
$670,000 of the $825,000 per episode production budget for up to 22 episodes of
Sinbad for the 1996/1997 broadcast season.
Television production costs are capitalized as incurred. The income
forecast method is used to amortize these costs based upon the revenues
recognized in proportion to management's estimate of ultimate revenues to be
received. Unamortized costs are reviewed periodically and compared with net
realizable values on a project-by-project basis, and losses are provided to the
extent necessary. Advertising revenues are recognized upon the commencement of
the license period of the program and when the advertising time has been sold
pursuant to non-cancelable agreements, provided the program is available for
its first broadcast. The portion of recognized revenue which is to be shared
with the producers and owners of the licensed program material (participations
payable and due to producers) is accrued as the related revenue is recognized.
Minimum guaranteed amounts from domestic television sales generally are
recognized when the license period begins and the program becomes available
pursuant to the terms of the license agreement. Foreign minimum guaranteed
amounts or outright fees are recorded as revenues and contracts receivable on
the date of the license agreement unless the program is not yet available for
exhibition. Revenues under foreign production agreements are recognized as
completed episodes are delivered. Deferred revenues consist principally of
advance payments received on television contracts for which the products are
not yet available for broadcast or exploitation.
Domestic revenues from recorded music are recorded as units are
shipped to customers. The Company provides for estimated future returns of
recorded music product at the time when the products are initially sold. These
reserves are based upon historical experience. Actual returns are charged
against the reserve. Foreign distribution of recorded music is effected
through a distributor in exchange for guaranteed non-refundable advances
against future royalties. Non- refundable guarantees from foreign sales are
generally recognized as the Company satisfies its delivery requirements to its
foreign distributor.
Royalties earned by artists from sales of recorded music product are
charged to expense as the related revenues are recognized. Advances to artists
against future royalties are recorded as assets if the Company estimates that
the
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amount of advances will be recoverable from future royalties to be earned by
the artist, based upon the past performance and current popularity of the
artist to whom the advance is made. Such artist advances and recording costs
for new recording artists and for artists where recovery cannot be estimated
are charged to expense as incurred. Pursuant to this policy, capitalized
artist advances are reviewed on a quarterly basis, and any portion of advances
that subsequently appears not to be fully recoverable from future royalties to
be earned by the artist is charged to expense during the period in which the
loss becomes evident. As a result, some quarters or years will have fluctuating
levels of these expenses depending on the number or type of artists signed or
on changes in recording activities from period to period. In the event of
subsequent sales for any such artists for which the related advances were
expensed, the Company will have a higher margin for these sales than for sales
by the Company's other artists.
A small number of television programs and musical recordings
historically has accounted for a significant portion of the Company's revenues
in any given fiscal period. In addition, the Company's television distribution
revenues have historically been higher in the third and fourth quarters as a
result of the commencement of the television season in the fall of each year.
As a result of the strip syndication of Baywatch, the third quarter of 1995
reflected substantially all of the cash and a portion of the barter sales
expected on the re-run syndication of the series to date. Additional barter
sales on the strip syndication will be recognized in subsequent periods. In
October 1995, in order to further strengthen its position in the game show
business, the Company formed a 50/50 joint venture with Interpublic, which
joint venture acquired substantially all of the assets of Mark Goodson
Productions, L.P. and a related entity. Effective January 1, 1996, the Company
agreed to acquire sole ownership of such joint venture. The assets acquired
included ownership rights to approximately 40 Goodson games show formats,
including the currently televised network game show The Price Is Right. Any
change in programs from period to period or the discontinuation of certain
projects may materially adversely affect a given period's results of
operations. Therefore, year-to-year results may not be comparable, and results
in any quarter may not be indicative of results for an entire year.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total
revenues of certain items included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1995 1994 1993
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% OF TOTAL % OF TOTAL % OF TOTAL
AMOUNT REVENUE AMOUNT REVENUE AMOUNT REVENUE
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Television $ 206,734 90.4% $ 98,771 86.0% $ 57,407 81.3%
Recorded music and merchandising 22,026 9.6 16,130 14.0 13,215 18.7
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228,760 100.0 114,901 100.0 70,622 100.0
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Expenses:
Television 164,764 72.0 75,196 65.5 42,560 60.3
Recorded music and merchandising 15,803 6.9 10,750 9.4 9,780 13.8
Selling, general & administrative 24,102 10.6 21,523 18.7 16,074 22.8
Goodwill amortization 2,399 1.0 971 0.8 133 0.2
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207,068 90.5 108,440 94.4 68,547 97.1
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Operating income 21,692 9.5 6,461 5.6 2,075 2.9
Other expense, net 9,195 4.0 5,676 4.9 1,520 2.1
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Income before income taxes $ 12,497 5.5% $ 785 0.7% $ 555 0.8%
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1994
Revenues
The Company's total revenues increased by $113.9 million, or 99%, to
$228.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $114.9 million for
the year ended December 31, 1994. Revenues from television operations
increased by $107.9 million, or 109%, to $206.7 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995, from $98.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1994.
This increase was due primarily to: (i) the inclusion of AAFII revenues of
$82.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1995 compared to $31.8 million
for five months (from the date of the Fremantle International Acquisition)
through December 31, 1994; (ii) the recognition of Baywatch strip syndication
revenue of $33.0 million; (iii) the recognition of $19.8 million from the new
one-hour series Baywatch Nights, reflecting the delivery of 17 of the 22
episodes for the 1995/1996 broadcast season; and (iv) the recognition of $3.6
million, representing the Company's share of earnings relating to the Mark
Goodson Acquisition for the period commencing October 6, 1995 through year-end,
before amortization of goodwill and interest charges. AAFII revenues from the
production and distribution of television programming in Germany contributed
$58.9 million, or 71%, of AAFII revenues. On a pro forma basis, AAFII
revenues, assuming a full 1994 year, increased by $20.1 million, or 32%, to
$82.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, due principally to the
commencement of additional production operations in Germany during the year and
the increased participation of AAFII in the purchase of prize merchandising for
its programming.
Recorded music and merchandising revenues increased by $5.9 million,
or 37%, to $22.0 million during the year ended December 31, 1995, from $16.1
million for the year ended December 31, 1994. This increase was primarily
attributable to: (i) higher sales of new releases, led by the new artist
Skee-Lo's "gold-selling" album entitled I Wish; (ii) the recognition of a $3.0
million non-refundable, non recoupable advance receivable from WEA upon the
signing of a new domestic distribution agreement; and (iii) merchandising
revenues of $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, compared to $.4
million for the year ended December 31, 1994. Partially offsetting these
revenue increases was a decrease in foreign licensing advances received for the
year ended December 31, 1995, compared with the year ended December 31, 1994.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased by $98.7 million, or 91%, to $207.1
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $108.4 million for the year
ended December 31, 1994. This increase was due primarily to: (i) the inclusion
of AAFII operating expenses which increased by $48.5 million, or 195%, to $73.4
million (89% of AAFII revenues) for the year ended December 31, 1995 (including
AAFII overhead and $2.0 million of goodwill amortization), from $24.9 million
(78% of AAFII revenues) for the five months (from the date of the Fremantle
International Acquisition) through December 31, 1994; and (ii) amortization of
television program costs of $90.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1995,
an increase of $57.9 million (including an increase of $9.0 million in
amortization included in AAFII operating expenses above), or 178%, from $32.5
million for the year ended December 31, 1994, due to the higher television
revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses, including corporate
overhead and goodwill amortization, increased by $4.0 million, or 18%, to $26.5
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $22.5 million for the year
ended December 31, 1994. This increase was due principally to the inclusion of
AAFII overhead, including goodwill amortization, for the full year in 1995
compared with five months in 1994.
The Company's television expenses increased by $89.6 million, or 119%,
to $164.8 million (80% of total television revenues) for the year ended
December 31, 1995, from $75.2 million (76% of total television revenues) for
the year ended December 31, 1994. The increase was primarily due to the
increase in AAFII expenses described above, increased amortization of
television program costs attributable to increased revenues and increased
distribution expenses in connection with the first run and strip syndication of
Baywatch. Television selling, general and administrative expenses for the year
ended December 31, 1995 increased by $3.1 million, or 31%, to $13.2 million
from $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, due primarily to the
$3.1 million increase in AAFII charges of $5.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995, from $2.4 million for five months (from the date of the
Fremantle International
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Acquisition) through December 31, 1994. On a pro forma basis, AAFII expenses,
assuming a full year, increased by $19.2 million, or 35%, to $73.4 million for
the year ended December 31, 1995, from $54.2 million for the pro forma year
ended December 31, 1994. Such increase was related to the commencement of
additional production operations in Germany during the year and the increased
participation of AAFII in the purchase of prize merchandising for its
programming.
Goodwill amortization for the year ended December 31, 1995 increased
by $1.4 million, or 140%, to $2.4 million from $1.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1994, due to the inclusion of goodwill amortization related to the
Fremantle International Acquisition of $2.0 million for the year ended December
31, 1995, an increase of $1.2 million, or 150%, from $.8 million for the five
months (from the date of the Fremantle International Acquisition) ended
December 31, 1994. As a result of the agreement by the Company to acquire the
balance of the equity of the LLC effective January 1, 1996, in consideration
for $27.8 million in cash and notes, which includes approximately $2.8 million
for Interpublic's share of earnings through December 31, 1995, additional
goodwill amortization of $1.0 million will be recognized per year before
consideration of contingent earnout amounts (for which the Company will
recognize 100% of the increased amortization). Corporate overhead of $4.7
million for the year ended December 31, 1995 decreased by $.9 million, or 16%,
from $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, due primarily to
charges for certain one-time employment terminations taken in 1994.
The Company's recorded music and merchandising expenses increased $5.0
million, or 47%, to $15.8 million (72% of recorded music and merchandising
revenues) for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $10.8 million (67% of
music and merchandising revenues) for the year ended December 31, 1994. This
increase was primarily due to an increase of $3.7 million in artist related
costs to $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $10.8 million
for the year ended December 31, 1994, and merchandising costs of $1.3 million
compared with no costs in the comparable prior period.
Operating Income
Total operating income for the Company increased $15.2 million, or
236%, to $21.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $6.5 million
for the year ended December 31, 1994, due principally to increases in
television operating income. Operating income from television operations
increased by $13.9 million, or 111%, to $26.4 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995, from operating income of $12.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 1994. Such increase in television operating income, which was
primarily attributable to the increases in revenues and expenses discussed
above, was partially offset by increases in amortization of goodwill and
overhead.
The Company's recorded music division recognized operating income of
$.01 million (after inclusion of selling, general and administrative expenses
of $6.2 million), for the year ended December 31, 1995, compared to an
operating loss of $0.5 million (after inclusion of selling, general and
administrative expenses of $5.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 1994.
Such increase was primarily attributable to the increased revenue discussed
above.
Foreign Currency Exchange Gain
The Company recognized a foreign currency exchange gain of $.3 million
for the year ended December 31, 1995, compared to a foreign currency exchange
gain of $.1 million at December 31, 1994 which results from the settlement and
valuation of certain licensing agreements, denominated in foreign currencies,
into U.S. Dollars as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company
has not entered into any foreign currency swap agreements or any other foreign
currency hedging activities. The Company has experienced in the past, and may
experience in the future, gains and losses as a result of fluctuations in
exchange rates.
Interest Expense
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized ($1.2 million) and
interest income ($.7 million), increased by $3.6 million, or 63%, to $9.3
million for the year ended December 31, 1995, from $5.7 million, net of
interest capitalized
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($.4 million) and interest income ($.2 million), for the year ended December
31, 1994, due to increased borrowings in connection with the Fremantle
International Acquisition and as a result of increased production activities.
The Company expects that the trend of increased interest costs will continue in
part as a result of increased borrowings in connection with the Mark Goodson
Acquisition and the purchase of the balance of the equity of the LLC.
Income Taxes
The Company recorded a tax provision for the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1994 in the amount of $5.2 million and $.3 million, respectively,
which reflects an expected effective tax rate for both 1995 and 1994 of 42%.
Net Income
Net income increased by $6.7 million to $7.2 million for the year
ended December 31, 1995, from a net income of $.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 1994, as a result of factors discussed above. Earnings per share
increased to $.87 per primary share and $.71 per fully diluted share for the
year ended December 31, 1995, compared to income of $.07 per primary and fully
diluted share for the year ended December 31, 1994, due to the period to period
increase in net income partially offset by an increase in the outstanding
number of weighted average common shares and common share equivalents. Such
increase of shares was due to the inclusion of the shares of stock issued in
connection with the Fremantle International Acquisition for the year through
December 1995, compared with five months through December 1994, the issuance of
additional shares in a public offering, and an increase in the number of
equivalent shares from outstanding options and warrants determined using the
treasury method.
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1993
Revenues
The Company's total revenues increased by $44.3 million, or 63%, to
$114.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $70.6 million for the
year ended December 31, 1993. Revenues from television operations increased by
$41.4 million, or 72%, to $98.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1994,
from $57.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1993. The growth in revenues
from television operations was primarily due to the Fremantle International
Acquisition, which contributed $31.8 million in revenues from the date of
acquisition (August 3, 1994) through December 31, 1994, and an increase in the
number of Baywatch episodes delivered during 1994 from 22 in 1993 to 28 in 1994
(as well as an increase in the ratings of the series). The Company delivered
22 new one-hour episodes of Baywatch for the 1994/1995 television broadcast
season in 1994. Additionally, six episodes of the 1993/1994 television
broadcast season were delivered in the first quarter of 1994.
Recorded music revenues increased by $2.9 million, or 22%, to $16.1
million for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $13.2 million during the
year ended December 31, 1993. This increase was due in part to an increase in
units sold in 1994 from 1993, principally attributable to sales of the new
artist 12 Gauge. During the year ended December 31, 1994, the Company sold
approximately 240,000 albums and 767,000 singles of the new artist 12 Gauge.
The increase in revenues for 1994 was partially offset by a decline in the
number of units sold of "Weird Al" Yankovic, who released compilation material
in 1994 compared to an album containing primarily new original compositions in
1993, and a decline in the amount of publishing revenue recognized, due to the
partial sale and administration transaction relating to Baywatch publishing
rights, from $1.0 million in 1993 to $.5 million in 1994.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased by $39.9 million, or 58%, to $108.4
million for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $68.5 million for the year
ended December 31, 1993. AAFII contributed $24.9 million to such increase with
respect to the period from August 3, 1994 through December 31, 1994. Selling,
general and administrative expenses increased $5.4 million, or 34%, to $21.5
million for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $16.1 million
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for the year ended December 31, 1993 due to the additional overhead related to
the operations of AAFII which were acquired during the third quarter of 1994
and certain increases in corporate overhead.
Television expenses increased by $32.6 million, or 77%, to $75.2
million (76% of total television revenues) for the year ended December 31,
1994, from $42.6 million (74% of total television revenues) for the year ended
December 31, 1993. This increase was primarily due to (i) the inclusion of
AAFII operating expenses of $21.7 million (68% of AAFII revenues) from the date
of the Fremantle International Acquisition; (ii) an increase in revenues from
certain delivered programming which had lower gross profit percentages than the
overall mix of the Company's other distributed programming; (iii) lower than
expected revenues from Sirens; and (iv) lower than expected ratings on one of
the Company's daily series.
Recorded music expenses increased $1.0 million, or 10%, to $10.8
million (67% of total recorded music revenues) for the year ended December 31,
1994, from $9.8 million (74% of total recorded music revenues) for the year
ended December 31, 1993. The increase in recorded music expenses corresponds
to increases in revenues for the year.
Corporate overhead increased by $1.6 million, or 41%, to $5.6 million
for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $4.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 1993. Such increase was primarily attributable to charges related
to certain employment terminations and an increase in certain consulting and
professional fees. Approximately $2.5 million of overhead was capitalized to
productions in each of 1994 and 1993.
Goodwill amortization increased by $.9 million to $1.0 million for the
year ended December 31, 1994, from $.1 million for the year ended December 31,
1993, due to the commencement, following the Fremantle International
Acquisition, of amortization of goodwill of $50.3 million attributable to such
Fremantle International Acquisition. Such goodwill is being amortized over 25
years and, during 1994, amortization expense of $.8 million has been recorded
from the date of acquisition (August 3, 1994) through December 31, 1994.
Operating Income
Total operating income for the Company increased by $4.4 million to
$6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $2.1 million for the
year ended December 31, 1993, due primarily to the inclusion of AAFII results
from the date of the Fremantle International Acquisition.
Operating income from television increased $5.5 million, or 79%, to
$12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $7.0 million for the
year ended December 31, 1993. This increase is attributable to the inclusion
of AAFII results from the date of acquisition and increased earnings from the
Company's series Baywatch offset by increased television expenses as discussed
above.
The recorded music division recognized an operating loss of $.5
million for the year ended December 31, 1994 compared to an operating loss of
$.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1993. The decrease in the
operating loss was primarily due to increased revenues as discussed above.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $4.2 million to $5.9 million for the year
ended December 31, 1994, from $1.7 million for the year ended December 31,
1993, due to the effect of higher average borrowings including the inclusion of
the Notes (as defined below), issued in October 1993, for a full year, and
higher average borrowings under the Company's credit facilities, including
increased borrowings in connection with the Fremantle International
Acquisition. Interest expense is expected to be higher in 1995 due to the
planned increase in production spending and a full year's interest on
borrowings incurred in connection with the Fremantle International Acquisition.
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Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $.3 million (42% of pre-tax income)
and $.2 million (32% of pre-tax income) for the years ended December 31, 1994
and 1993, respectively. The increase in 1994 was partially attributed to
higher foreign tax withholding resulting from the inclusion of AAFII.
Net Income Applicable To Common Stockholders
Net income applicable to common stockholders decreased to $.5 million,
or $.07 per share, for the year ended December 31, 1994, from $4.2 million, or
$.87 per share, for the year ended December 31, 1993. The net income
applicable to common stockholders for 1993 reflected a one-time increase in net
income in the amount of $6.1 million which represents the excess of the
carrying value of the redeemable stock over the price paid for its purchase
offset by accretion and dividends on redeemable stock of $2.2 million. No
comparable items existed in 1994. See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, the Company has financed its cash flow requirements
through cash flows generated from operations, the issuance of securities and
third party and bank financings. The proceeds of these financings and
securities offerings were used to complete the Mark Goodson Acquisition, the
Fremantle International Acquisition and the LBS Acquisition, to finance the
Company's operations, including the production of Baywatch and Baywatch Nights,
and for general operating expenses.
In December 1995, the Company sold 3,200,000 newly issued shares of
Class B Common Stock through an underwritten stock offering (the "Stock
Offering"). The Class B Common Stock is identical to the Company's Class A
Common Stock, except the Class B Common Stock is non-voting other than as
required by law. Net proceeds from the Stock Offering totaled $30.5 million
after deducting the underwriters' discount of $2.4 million and offering
expenses of $.7 million.
In April 1995, the Company secured a $110.0 million, subsequently
increased to $135.0 million, senior credit facility (the "Senior Credit
Facility Agreement"), with a syndicate of lenders led by Chemical Bank. This
facility currently consists of five tranches: (i) a term loan of $30.0 million
(the "Term Loan" or "Tranche A") which was utilized to refinance existing bank
debt incurred in connection with the Fremantle International Acquisition; (ii)
a revolving credit facility of up to $20.0 million in the aggregate to be
utilized for production and distribution of Baywatch, of which $14.0 million
was initially utilized to refinance existing bank debt related to production of
Baywatch for the 1994/1995 and 1995/1996 broadcast seasons (the "Baywatch
Production Line" or "Tranche B"); (iii) a revolving credit facility of up to
$20.0 million in the aggregate for the production and distribution of Baywatch
Nights (the "Baywatch Nights Production Line" or "Tranche C"); (iv) a revolving
credit facility of up to $40.0 million to be utilized to finance certain
working capital needs of the Company, of which $10.0 million was initially
primarily used to refinance existing bank debt related to the Company's working
capital needs and to pay certain fees in connection with the Senior Credit
Facility Agreement (the "Working Capital Line" or "Tranche D"); and (v) the
$25.0 million Tranche E term loan described below (The Working Capital Line
together with the Baywatch Production Line and the Baywatch Nights Production
Line are referred to collectively as the "Chemical Bank Facilities"). In
connection with the Mark Goodson Acquisition, the Company effected a credit
utilization of its working capital line in the form of a letter of credit (the
"Letter of Credit") from Chemical Bank to fund its $25.0 million cash portion
of the total purchase price. On November 13, 1995, the Senior Credit Facility
Agreement was amended to provide an additional $25.0 million term loan under
this facility ("Tranche E"), which increased the total facility to a maximum of
$135.0 million, in order to refinance the Company's reimbursement obligations
under the Letter of Credit. See "Business - Acquisitions". The obligations of
the Company under the Chemical Bank Facilities, the Tranche A term loan and
the Tranche E term loan are cross-collateralized. The Tranche A term loan
matures on December 31, 1998, and the Tranche E term loan matures on April 13,
1999. Under the terms of the Senior Credit Facility Agreement, the amounts
which the Company may borrow under Tranches B, C
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and D are based upon the value of the collateral in the borrowing base, which
consists principally of accounts receivable of the Company. Borrowings under
the Senior Credit Facility Agreement bear interest, at the Company's option,
either: (i) LIBOR plus 2 3/4% (8.07% as of March 29, 1996); or (ii) the
Alternate Base Rate (which is the greater of Chemical Bank's Prime Rate, its
Base CD Rate plus 1%, or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1/2%) plus 1
3/4% (10% as of March 29, 1996), subject to reduction if certain financial
ratios are satisfied. As of March 29, 1996, the Company has outstanding
borrowings of $25.0 million under the Tranche A term loan, $24.1 million under
the Tranche E term loan, and $19.4 million under the Chemical Bank Facilities,
and approximately $41.3 million was available for borrowing under the Chemical
Bank Facilities. As an interim use, the Company temporarily paid down certain
amounts borrowed under the revolving Chemical Bank Facilities from a portion of
the net proceeds of the Stock Offering. Amounts repaid under the Chemical Bank
Facilities may be reborrowed, subject to the Company having an adequate
borrowing base and meeting the conditions precedent to each borrowing.
The Senior Credit Facility Agreement imposes a number of financial and
other conditions upon the Company, including limitations on indebtedness,
restrictions on the disposition of assets, restrictions on making certain
payments (including dividends), restrictions on acquisitions and certain
financial tests. In particular, the purchase by the Company of the remaining
equity of Mark Goodson Productions or consummation of any other acquisition may
be subject to obtaining bank consent under the Senior Credit Facility
Agreement. The Baywatch Production Line and the Baywatch Nights Production
Line provide that certain conditions must be satisfied before funding of each
season of the respective series, and such conditions have been met for the
1995/1996 broadcast season of Baywatch and Baywatch Nights. The Tranche E term
loan imposes a separate set of financial and other conditions upon the Company,
including a requirement that "International Cash Flow", defined to mean all
payments due to the LLC under the terms of its primary license agreement (other
than with respect to the domestic exploitation of programs), be maintained at
specified levels (or, in lieu thereof, that the Tranche E term loan be prepaid
to specified levels). See "Business --Acquisitions".
Except to the extent set forth below, under the terms of the Senior
Credit Facility Agreement, substantially all of the Company's cash collections
are required to be paid into accounts maintained by Chemical Bank and applied
to the repayment of the Company's obligations under the Chemical Bank
Facilities. All of AAFII's cash collections are required to be paid into
accounts maintained by Chemical Bank and are applied, subject to certain
exceptions for working capital, to interest and principal amounts outstanding
under the Tranche A term loan until such time as the Term Loan is repaid in
full. The Company has made two quarterly principal installment payments
totaling $5.0 million. The balance of the Tranche A term loan is repayable in
quarterly principal installments as follows: March 1996, $.5 million; June
1996, $.5 million; September 1996, $3.0 million; December 1996, $3.0 million;
March 1997, $1.0 million; June 1997, $1.0 million; September 1997, $3.0
million; December 1997, $3.0 million; March 1998, $1.0 million; June 1998, $1.0
million; September 1998, $4.0 million and a final installment due on the last
business day of December 1998 (each such payment being subject to reduction
from certain prepayments). The amount which the Company is able to reborrow
under the Chemical Bank Facilities is subject to the collateral pledged to the
lenders having sufficient borrowing base value to support such borrowings.
Substantially all of the Company's assets other than real property are pledged
under the Senior Credit Facility Agreement.
Under the $25.0 million Tranche E term loan which refinanced the cash
portion of the purchase price payable by the Company in connection with the
Mark Goodson Acquisition, the borrower is All American Goodson, Inc. ("AAG"), a
newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the licensee of the
world-wide distribution rights of the LLC, subject to certain existing
licenses. Under the Tranche E term loan, substantially all of the cash flow
available to AAG from exploiting the Mark Goodson assets will be available,
after reserving for earn-out payments to the Sellers and certain administrative
and tax distributions to the LLC, to repay the Tranche E term loan.
In October 1993, the Company issued its 6 1/2% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due 2003 (the "Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of
$60.0 million. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $56.8
million from the issuance of the Notes. A portion of the proceeds was used to
repurchase and retire all of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of
redeemable Series A Preferred Stock and redeemable Common Stock of the Company,
to temporarily repay all amounts outstanding under its commercial bank
facilities, and for general corporate purposes.
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The Notes were issued pursuant to a Fiscal Agency Agreement, dated as
of October 6, 1993 (the "Fiscal Agency Agreement"), between the Company and
BankAmerica National Trust Company, as Fiscal Agent (the "Prior Fiscal Agent").
During 1995, the Prior Fiscal Agent's responsibilities under the Fiscal Agency
Agreement were transferred by the Prior Fiscal Agent to First Trust of New
York, N.A. The Notes bear interest from October 6, 1993 at the rate of 6 1/2%
per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on each April 1 and October 1.
Interest on the Notes is paid on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day
months. The Notes will mature on October 1, 2003.
The Notes are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in
full of all Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Notes and the Fiscal Agency
Agreement) of the Company.
The Notes are convertible into Common Stock, initially at a conversion
rate of $11.50 per share (equivalent to 86.957 shares of Common Stock for each
$1,000 principal amount of Notes), prior to redemption or maturity. As of
March 13, 1996, holders of $2.4 million principal amount of the Notes had
converted such Notes into 206,081 shares of Common Stock. The conversion price
is subject to adjustment in certain events as set forth in the Fiscal Agency
Agreement. The shares underlying certain of the Notes have been registered
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to an
effective registration statement.
The Notes may be redeemed, at the option of the Company, in whole or
in part, at any time after October 6, 1996, at redemption prices commencing at
104.6% of par and declining each subsequent year to 100% of par in 2001,
together with accrued but unpaid interest through the date of redemption. The
Notes may also be redeemed at any time, as a whole but not in part, in the
event of certain changes in U.S. tax laws. In case of any such redemption, the
redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, together in
each case with accrued interest to the date of redemption. The Notes are also
subject to mandatory payment at 101% of par if (i) the Common Stock is not
listed for trading on any exchange or NASDAQ for 10 consecutive trading days;
or (ii) any person, other than certain executive officers and directors of the
Company, acquires more than 50% of the total voting power of the common stock
(with certain exceptions).
During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Company used cash of
$17.0 million in its operations which was an increase in net cash usage from
operations of $2.3 million compared to the $14.7 million of net cash used by
its operations during the year ended December 31, 1994. This negative cash
flow from operations was due primarily to an increase in accounts receivables
of $53.2 million (primarily from the strip syndication of Baywatch) and net
additions to television program costs of $6.2 million (primarily related to the
1995/1996 broadcast season), partially offset by an increase in accounts
payable, accrued expenses and royalties payable and due to producers and
participations payable. During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Company
utilized $27.5 million from investing activities, principally related to the
Mark Goodson Acquisition. The Company experienced a net increase in cash flow
from financing activities of $48.4 million during the year, primarily due to an
increase in borrowings under the Company's production and working capital loans
in excess of repayments, the Stock Offering and the closing of the Tranche E
term loan. The Company expects, from time to time, to continue to experience
negative cash flow from operations. Any such uses of cash flows are expected
to be funded, pending receipt of anticipated licensing revenues, out of its
lines of credit or outside sources.
As described more fully below, the Company will have substantial
capital requirements during the next twelve months, principally arising from
the acquisition, production and distribution of television programming, the
continued release of recorded music product requiring related marketing,
promotion and recording expenses and the amounts due to Interpublic in
connection with the IPG/Goodson Agreement. The commencement of the production
of television programming for the 1995/1996 broadcast season has required the
Company to incur substantial production costs associated with its television
distribution operations. Substantially all available net cash flows generated
by Mark Goodson Productions will be utilized to repay balances due to the
Company's Lenders under the Tranche E term loan. The Company believes that
its existing working capital, together with borrowings under its bank line of
credit, anticipated cash flows from operations and other available funding
sources, will be sufficient to meet its expected working capital needs for at
least the next twelve months.
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The Company, from time to time, considers the acquisition of
businesses complementary to its current operations. Consummation of any such
acquisition or other expansion of the business conducted by the Company, if
beyond the Company's capital resources, would be subject to the Company
securing additional financing to the extent required.
Interpublic and the Company, effective January 1, 1996, entered into
an agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase Interpublic's 50%
interest in the LLC (the "IPG/Goodson Agreement") for: (i) $12.5 million plus
accrued interest thereon at a rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996 to the
Closing Date (as defined) (the "Closing Date"); (ii) the issuance of a
subordinated note in the amount of $12.5 million due 12 months from the Closing
Date, subject to acceleration upon either a "Change of Control" (as defined),
or the acceleration of the term loan (the "Term Loan") as provided under the
Company's credit facility with its primary lender, plus accrued interest
thereon at a rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996; and (iii) the issuance
of a subordinated note in the amount of $2.8 million, yielding interest at the
rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996, and representing Interpublic's 50%
share of the LLC's earnings through December 31, 1995, as defined, with $.7
million due 30 days from the Closing Date and the balance due 30 days after
maturity of the Term Loan (December 31, 1998) and subject to acceleration upon
a "Change of Control" (as defined), or the acceleration of the Term Loan as
provided under the Company's credit facility with its primary lender. The
consummation of the IPG/Goodson Agreement is subject to expiration of a
regulatory waiting period and approval under the Company's primary credit
facility, which conditions are expected to be met shortly. This transaction is
expected to be funded from: (i) Tranche D of the Chemical Bank Facilities, the
balances outstanding under such facilities having been temporarily reduced by
the proceeds of the Stock Offering; and (ii) working capital. As of March 29,
1996, the initial cash payment, before interest, of this transaction reduced
the amounts available for borrowing under the Chemical Bank Facilities by $12.5
million to $28.8 million. The amounts payable to Interpublic in connection
with the IPG/Goodson Agreement will result in a reduction of the Company's
liquidity. Were the two subordinated notes of $12.5 million and $2.8 million,
before interest, to be paid as of March 29, 1996, the amounts available for
borrowing under the Chemical Bank Facilities would be further reduced to $13.5
million.
Television Production and Distribution
In order to obtain television programming for distribution, the
Company may be required to make advance cash payments to the producers of such
programming. However, the Company generally attempts to avoid advance payment
requirements by making minimum guarantees to producers or owners in connection
with the acquisition of television programming. In addition, the Company has
obtained letters of credit and other sources of bank financing to facilitate
certain programming acquisitions. The Company may acquire domestic or foreign
distribution rights to a particular television program in exchange for a
minimum guarantee against a specified percentage of future licensing and/or
advertising sales revenue less certain costs of distribution. These guarantees
are typically subject to delivery of the completed programs. While the Company
generally anticipates that it will recoup payments made under its guarantees
from licensing fees and the sale of advertising time, the Company often is
required to make payments under such guarantees in advance of generating
revenues and receipts. Any expansion of the Company's business could require
the Company to make substantially increased advance payments or provide
guarantees to third parties. Further, there is no assurance that such amounts
will be recouped by the Company and, if not recouped, that such payments will
not have a material adverse affect on the Company. In addition, the Company's
working capital requirements in connection with its development and production
activities relating to potential network programming are expected to
substantially increase as a result of the Company's agreement, effective August
1995, with The Gerber Company. The cost of production of network programming
is typically partially offset by the related network license fee. See
"Business - Television Operations - Domestic Television Production."
The Company has reached an understanding with Atlantis Releasing B.V.
("Atlantis") whereby Atlantis will produce a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 22
one-hour live action episodes of a new series entitled Sinbad for the 1996/1997
broadcast season. In consideration for the Company providing $670,000 of the
$825,000 per episode production budget, the Company will retain exclusive
distribution rights to Sinbad in the United States and Europe (including the
United Kingdom and excluding Scandinavia). The Company, under certain
circumstances, has an annual option, exercisable on or before February 15 of
each of the initial three broadcast seasons, to cause Atlantis to produce up to
22 new episodes in each of the three subsequent broadcast seasons. The total
commitment of up to approximately $14.7 million for the 1996/1997 broadcast
season is expected to be funded primarily through a combination of: (i)
borrowings under Tranche D of the Chemical Bank Facilities; (ii) cash payments
by foreign licensees; and (iii) working capital.
In December 1995, the Company completed production of 22 one-hour
episodes of Baywatch for the 1995/1996 broadcast season. The total production
budget of approximately $22.0 million for the 1995/1996 broadcast season was
funded through a combination of: (i) borrowings under Tranche B of the Chemical
Bank Facilities; (ii) cash payments by The Fremantle Corporation (a company not
related to AAFII and Fremantle) pursuant to its foreign distribution agreement
with the Company; and (iii) proceeds from the Stock Offering. The Company has
exercised its option with the producers of Baywatch to produce 22 episodes of
Baywatch for the 1996/1997 broadcast season. As of December 31, 1995, three of
the episodes for the 1996/1997 broadcast season have been partially completed.
The total production budget of approximately $22.0 million for the 1996/1997
broadcast season is expected to be funded primarily through a combination of:
(i) borrowings under Tranche B of the Chemical Bank Facilities; (ii) cash
payments by The Fremantle Corporation; and (iii) working capital.
Through March 11, 1996, the Company completed production on 22
episodes of Baywatch Nights for the 1995/1996 broadcast season. The total
production budget of approximately $23.0 million for the 1995/1996 broadcast
season was funded through a combination of: (i) borrowings under Tranche C of
the Chemical Bank Facilities; (ii) cash payments received from international
licensees; and (iii) proceeds from the Stock Offering. The Company has
exercised its option with the producers to produce 22 episodes of Baywatch
Nights for the 1996/1997 broadcast season. The total
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production budget of approximately $20.0 million is expected to be funded
primarily through a combination of: (i) borrowings under Tranche C of the
Chemical Bank Facilities; (ii) cash payments received from international
licensees; and (iii) working capital.
Recorded Music Operations
The Company is responsible for funding all distribution activities,
including producing, marketing, promoting and manufacturing recorded music for
domestic distribution. In order to perform this responsibility, the Company
has significant personnel and other overhead and marketing expenses, which
require substantial capital.
The Company currently has a roster of 17 active recording artists.
Additionally, the Company contracts from time to time with other artists or
entities for the production of recorded music for its special projects
division. Such growth has required the Company to fund artist advances and
recording costs. Artist advances, recording costs and other overhead and
marketing expenses are funded with cash flows from operations and by the
Company's working capital credit facility.
Minimum contractual commitments to existing artists totaled
approximately $0.5 million at March 26, 1996, and the Company will be required
to spend additional sums for recording and marketing expenses for several
artists in its current roster.
Inflation
The Company believes that the impact of inflation has not been
significant to its financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements and supplementary data required by Item 8 are
set forth in the pages indicated in Item 14(a)(1).
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information called for in Item 10 of Part III shall be filed not
later than 120 days after the Company's fiscal year end (December 31, 1995) in
the Company's definitive Proxy Statement in connection with its 1995 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (as amended) or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K
under Form 10K/A.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information called for in Item 11 of Part III shall be filed not
later than 120 days after the Company's fiscal year end (December 31,1995) in
the Company's definitive Proxy Statement in connection with its 1995 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (as amended) or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K
under Form 10K/A.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for in Item 12 of Part III shall be filed not
later than 120 days after the Company's fiscal year end (December 31,1995) in
the Company's definitive Proxy Statement in connection with its 1995 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (as amended) or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K
under Form 10K/A.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for in Item 13 of Part III shall be filed not
later than 120 days after the Company's fiscal year end (December 31,1995) in
the Company's definitive Proxy Statement in connection with its 1995 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (as amended) or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K
under Form 10K/A.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(A) DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT:
(1) Financial Statements
ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1995 and 1994 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for
Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
for Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for
Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8
COMBINED BUSINESS OF MARK GOODSON PRODUCTIONS, L.P.
AND THE CHILD'S PLAY COMPANY
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors F-29
Combined Balance Sheet at December 31, 1995 F-30
Combined Statement of Operating Income and Changes in
Partners' Equity for the period from October 6, 1995
(Inception) to December 31, 1995 F-31
Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the period from
October 6, 1995 (Inception) to December 31, 1995 F-32
Notes to Combined Financial Statements F-33
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The following financial statement schedule of the Company and its
subsidiaries is included in Item 14(a)(1):
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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S-1
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All other financial statement schedules not listed above have been
omitted since the required information is included in the consolidated
financial statements or the notes thereto, or is not applicable or required.
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(2) Exhibits
2.1 Agreement dated as of June 30, 1994 as amended and
restated as of August 3, 1994 by and among the Company,
Fremantle International, Inc. and The Interpublic Group of
Companies, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2
of the Company's Form 8-K/A dated August 3, 1994).
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant
filed on February 25, 1991 with the Secretary of State of
the State of Delaware (incorporated by reference to the
same numbered Exhibit to the March 1991 Form 10-Q).
3.2 Restated Bylaws of the Registrant dated February 25, 1991
(incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to
the March 1991 Form 10-Q).
3.3 [Deleted]
3.4 Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of the Registrant filed on March 20, 1992
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware
(incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to
the Registrant's Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration
Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 3, 1992 (the "Amendment No. 1 to Form
S-1")).
3.5 [Deleted]
4.1 Specimen Certificate for Common Stock (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-1).
4.2 1994 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
the same numbered Exhibit to the June 30, 1994 Form 10-Q).
9.1 Shareholders Voting Agreement dated August 3, 1994 between
The Interpublic Group of Companies, the Company and
certain of the Companies shareholders (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the June 30,
1994 Form 10-Q).
9.2 Shareholders Agreement dated as of February 25, 1991
between the Company, Anthony J. Scotti, Benjamin J.
Scotti, Thomas Bradshaw, Myron Roth, Sydney D. Vinnedge,
George Back and Joseph E. Kovacs (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the December 31,
1990 Form 10-K).
10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of February 25, 1991 between
All American Communications, Inc. and Anthony J. Scotti
(incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to
the December 31, 1990 Form 10-K).
10.1.1 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of February 25,
1991 between All American
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Communications, Inc. and Anthony J. Scotti (incorporated
by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the
Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 1992
as thereafter amended and declared effective on May 7,
1992 (the "1992 Form S-1")).
10.1.2 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of
February 25, 1991 between All American Communications,
Inc. and Anthony J. Scotti (incorporated by reference to
the same numbered Exhibit to the December 31, 1994 Form
10K).
10.1.3 Third Amendment dated May 1, 1995 to Employment Agreement
dated as of February 25, 1991 between All American
Communications, Inc. and Anthony J. Scotti (incorporated
by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the December
31, 1994 Form 10K).
10.2 [Deleted]
10.2.1 [Deleted]
10.3 Employment Agreement dated as of February 25, 1991 between
All American Communications, Inc. and Thomas Bradshaw
(incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to
the December 31, 1990 Form 10-K).
10.3.1 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of February 25,
1991 between All American Communications, Inc. and Thomas
Bradshaw (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the 1992 Form S-1).
10.4 Employment Agreement dated as of February 25, 1991 between
All American Communications, Inc. and Benjamin J. Scotti
(incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to
the December 31, 1990 Form 10-K).
10.4.1 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of February 25,
1991 between All American Communications, Inc. and
Benjamin J. Scotti (incorporated by reference to the same
numbered Exhibit to the 1992 Form S-1).
10.5 Employment Agreement dated as of February 25, 1991 between
All American Communications, Inc. and Sydney Vinnedge
(incorporated by reference to the same numbered to the
December 31, 1990 Form 10-K).
10.5.1 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of February 25,
1991 between All American Communications, Inc. and Sydney
Vinnedge (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the 1992 Form S-1).
10.5.2 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of
January 7, 1992 between All American Communications, Inc.
and Sydney Vinnedge (incorporated by reference to the same
numbered Exhibit to the Amendment No. 1 to 1992 Form S-1).
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10.6 Employment Agreement, dated as of July 1, 1990, between
All American Television, Inc. and George Back
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the June 30,
1990 Form 10-Q).
10.6.1 Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January 7,
1992 between All American Communications, Inc. and George
Back (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1).
10.7 Credit, Security, Guarantee and Pledge Agreement, dated as
of April 13, 1995 by and among All American
Communications, Inc, All American Fremantle International,
Inc., The Baywatch Production Company, The Baywatch Nights
Production Company and Chemical Bank, as agent and
Fronting Bank for the lenders named therein (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the March 31, 1995 Form
10-Q).
10.7.1 Amendment No. 1 dated as of April 13, 1995 to Credit
Security, Guaranty and Pledge Agreement, among All
American Communications, Inc., All American Fremantle
International Inc., The Baywatch Production Company, The
Baywatch Nights Production Company, the guarantors named
therein and Chemical Bank, as Agent and Fronting Bank for
the lenders named therein (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.8.1 to the March 31, 1995 Form 10-Q).
10.7.2 Amendment No. 2 dated as of November 13, 1995 to the
Credit, Security, Guarantee and Pledge Agreement among
All American Communications, Inc., All American Fremantle
International, Inc., The Baywatch Production Company, The
Baywatch Nights Production Company, the guarantors named
therein and Chemical Bank as Agent and Fronting Bank for
the lenders named therein (incorporated by reference to
the same numbered Exhibit of the Registrant's Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-2 Registration Statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 1995
(the "Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2")).
10.8 Shared Facilities and Services Agreement dated as of
August 2, 1994 by and between All American Communications,
Inc. and Fremantle International, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the December 31, 1994 Form
10-K).
10.9 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of August 3, 1994
by and between All American Communications, Inc. and the
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the December 31, 1994 Form
10-K).
10.10 Option Letter, dated August 3, 1994, from The Interpublic
Group of Companies, Inc., and Fremantle International,
Inc. to All American Communications, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the December 31, 1994 Form
10-K).
10.11 Exclusive License Agreement dated as of December 15, 1994
between The Baywatch Nights Production Company and Taurus
Film & Co. (confidential treatment granted) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the December 31, 1994
Form 10-K).
10.12 Letter Agreement dated as of June 10, 1994 to that certain
Outline of Terms dated May 10, 1991 as amended by that
certain letter dated February 16, 1993 by and between The
Baywatch Nights Production Company, on the one hand, and
Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory Bonnan, on the
other hands (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the September 30, 1994 Form 10- Q).
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10.13 Standard Industrial Lease Agreement dated October 31, 1994
between All American Communications, Inc and Wilshire
Lincoln Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.3 to the September 30, 1994 Form 10-Q).
10.14 Secured Promissory Note dated October 19, 1994 between All
American Communications, Inc. and Thomas Bradshaw
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the
September 30, 1994 Form 10-Q).
10.15 Second Modification of Warrant and Warrant Agreement dated
as of November 5, 1993 between All American
Communications, Inc. and Jefferson Capital Group, Ltd.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35.2 to the 1994
Form S-1).
10.16 Office Building Lease dated December 13, 1991 for 5301
Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, California between All
American Communications, Inc. and Harvey Capital Corp.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the 1992
Form S-1).
10.17 Amendment No. 1 dated April 30, 1992, Amendment No. 2
dated September 14, 1993 and Amendment No. 3 dated March
14, 1994, in each case, to the Office Building Lease dated
December 13, 1991 for 5301 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles,
California (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40.1
to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1993) Amendment No. 4 dated October 11,
1994 and Amendment No. 5 dated November 6, 1994 to the
Office and Building Lease dated December 13, 1991 for 5301
Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, California (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the December 31, 1994 Form
10-K).
10.18 Industrial-Commercial Lease dated May 28, 1991 (and
amendment) for 5433 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles,
California between The Baywatch Production Company and
Jerome Cohen, Trustee of the Fannie Delman 1982 Trust et.
al. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the
December 31, 1994 Form S-1).
10.19 Modification of Agreement of Sublease, dated as of
February 8, 1993, for 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York
between Grey Advertising, Inc. and LBS Communications,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit number 10.62 to
the December 31, 1992 Form 10-K).
10.20 Fiscal Agency Agreement dated October 6, 1993, between the
Company and BankAmerica National Trust Company as Fiscal
Agent and Form of Note attached thereto as Exhibit A
(incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 10.69 to
Amendment No. 3 dated February 4, 1994 to the Form S-1.).
10.22 Lease, dated as of December 7, 1993, for 1325 Avenue of
the Americas between All American Television, Inc. and
1325 Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to the
Exhibit 10.13 to the 1994 Form S-1).
10.23 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of October 6, 1995
between and among Mark Goodson Productions, L.P., the
Child's Play Company, Mark Goodson Productions, LLC, The
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., the Co-Executors of
the Estate of Mark Goodson and All American
Communications, Inc.(incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
October 12, 1995 (the "Form 8-K").
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10.24 License Agreement between Mark Goodson Productions, LLC
and All American Goodson, Inc. dated as of October 6, 1995
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form
8-K).
10.25 Network License Agreement between All American Goodson,
Inc. and Interpublic Game Shows, Inc. dated as of October
6, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Form 8-K).
10.26 Operating Agreement between All American Communications,
Inc. and All American Goodson, Inc. dated as of October 6,
1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the
Form 8-K).
10.27 Amended and Restated Operating Agreement among All
American Communications, Inc., All American Goodson, Inc.,
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. and Infoplan
International, Inc. dated as of October 6, 1995
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Form
8-K).
10.28 Network Production Agreement between Interpublic Game
Shows, Inc. and TPIR LLC, dated as of October 6, 1995
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form
8-K).
10.29 Option Agreement dated as of October 6, 1995 by and
between All American Communications, Inc., All American
Goodson, Inc., The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
and Infoplan International, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.30 Agreement dated as of May 1, 1995 between USA NETWORKS and
All American Television (incorporated by reference to the
same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.31 Intercreditor Agreement dated as of October 6, 1995 among
Chemical Bank, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.,
All American Goodson, Inc., All American Communications,
Inc., All American Fremantle International, Inc., All
American Television II, Inc. and Mark Goodson Productions,
LLC (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.32 All American Fremantle II, Inc. Guaranty dated November
20, 1995 (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.33 All American Goodson, Inc. Guaranty dated November 20,
1995 (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.34 All American Television II, Inc. Guaranty dated November
20, 1995 (incorporated by reference to the same numbered
Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.35 General Security Agreement [All American Fremantle II,
Inc.] dated as of November 20, 1995 (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.36 General Security Agreement [All American Goodson, Inc.]
dated as of November 20, 1995 (incorporated by reference
to the same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to
Form S-2).
10.37 General Security Agreement [All American Communications,
Inc.] dated as of November 20, 1995 (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-2).
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10.38 Pledge Agreement dated as of November 20, 1995 by and
between All American Communications, Inc. and The
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to the same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.39 Pledge Agreement dated as of November 20, 1995 by and
between All American Fremantle, Inc. and The Interpublic
Group of Companies, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the
same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.40 Pledge Agreement dated as of November 20, 1995 by and
between All American Goodson, Inc. and The Interpublic
Group of Companies, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the
same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
10.41 Pledge Agreement dated as of November 20, 1995 by and
between All American Television, Inc. and The Interpublic
Group of Companies, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the
same numbered Exhibit to the Amendment No. 2 to Form S-2).
11 Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings
23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 12, 1995.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of All American
Communications, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. Our
audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at
Item 14(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of All
American Communications, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related
financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects
the information set forth therein.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 4, 1996
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1995 1994
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,126 $ 9,178
Restricted cash--Notes 1 and 10 6,968 2,730
Trade receivables, less allowances of $2,980 and $3,855 at
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively 103,896 62,338
Unbilled receivables, less imputed interest of $2,354 at
December 31, 1995--Note 1 11,685 - -
Inventory, net 1,018 1,423
Advances to recording artists, net 544 1,801
Television program costs, less accumulated amortization of
$228,942 and $138,541 at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively--Note 4 74,644 68,437
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and
amortization--Note 3 4,526 3,772
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate--Note 2 29,130 - -
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $3,384 and
$1,242 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively--Notes 1
and 2 49,403 51,545
Deferred income tax benefits--Note 9 - - 235
Other--Note 8 6,642 6,548
----------- ------------
Total assets $ 301,582 $ 208,007
=========== ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------
1995 1994
-------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 14,293 $ 6,826
Accrued expenses 19,823 10,652
Royalties payable 4,435 2,477
Deferred revenues 277 257
Due to producers 26,271 27,278
Participations payable 30,979 17,091
Notes payable--Note 5 134,982 115,343
Deferred taxes payable--Note 9 2,242 - -
-------------- --------------
Total liabilities 233,302 179,924
-------------- --------------
Commitments and contingencies--Note 10
Stockholders' equity--Notes 5, 6, 7 and 8:
Preferred stock, authorized 5,000,000 shares - - - -
Common stock, voting, $.0001 par value, authorized
20,000,000 shares, issued 5,662,052 in 1995
and 5,455,971 in 1994 (including treasury shares) 1 1
Common stock, Class B non-voting, $.0001 par value,
authorized 20,000,000 shares, 5,720,000 issued
in 1995 and 2,520,000 in 1994 1 - -
Additional paid-in capital 61,522 28,751
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 30,000 shares
in 1995 and 1994 (135) (135)
Stock subscriptions receivable and deferred
compensation - - (153)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 6,939 (309)
Currency translation adjustment (48) (72)
-------------- --------------
Total stockholders' equity 68,280 28,083
-------------- --------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 301,582 $ 208,007
============== ==============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Television $ 206,734 $ 98,771 $ 57,407
Recorded music and merchandising--Note 8 22,026 16,130 13,215
------------- ------------- -------------
228,760 114,901 70,622
Expenses:
Television 164,764 75,196 42,560
Recorded music and merchandising 15,803 10,750 9,780
Selling, general and administrative 24,102 21,523 16,074
Goodwill amortization 2,399 971 133
------------- ------------- -------------
207,068 108,440 68,547
Operating income 21,692 6,461 2,075
Other income (expense):
Interest income 669 204 91
Interest expense (9,959) (5,929) (1,688)
Other 95 49 77
------------- ------------- -------------
(9,195) (5,676) (1,520)
------------- ------------- -------------
Income before income taxes 12,497 785 555
Provision for income taxes--Note 9 5,249 330 175
------------- ------------- -------------
Net income 7,248 455 380
Accretion and dividends on redeemable stock--
Note 1 - - - - (2,208)
Excess of carrying value of redeemable shares
over purchase price--Note 1 - - - - 6,070
------------- ------------- -------------
Net income applicable to common stockholders $ 7,248 $ 455 $ 4,242
============= ============= =============
Earnings per share - primary--Notes 1 and 5:
Net earnings $ 0.87 $ 0.07 $ 0.87
============= ============= =============
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 8,330,000 6,201,000 4,874,000
============= ============= =============
Earnings per share - fully diluted--Note 1:
Net earnings $ 0.71 $ 0.07 $ 0.78
============= ============= =============
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 13,635,000 6,201,000 6,275,000
============= ============= =============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock
--------------------------------------------------------
Class B
(Non-voting)
Shares Shares Additional
Issued and Issued and Paid-in
Outstanding Amount Outstanding Amount Capital
------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1992 4,825,971 $ 1 - - $ - - $ 4,484
Excess of carrying value of redeemable stock over
purchase price - - - - - - - - 6,070
Accretion on redeemable stock - - - - - - - - (1,608)
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - - - - - - - - -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - - - - - - - - -
Dividends on preferred stock - - - - - - - - (600)
Issuance of employee stock options - - - - - - - - 750
Net income - - - - - - - - - -
------------ ---------- ----------- -------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1993 4,825,971 1 - - - - 9,096
------------ ---------- ----------- -------- ------------
Stock issued in connection with the Fremantle
International Acquisition 630,000 - - 2,520,000 - - 20,000
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - - - - - - - - -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - - - - - - - - -
Cancellation of deferred compensation - - - - - - - - (345)
Currency translation adjustment - - - - - - - - - -
Net income - - - - - - - - - -
------------ ---------- ----------- -------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1994 5,455,971 1 2,520,000 - - 28,751
------------ ---------- ----------- -------- ------------
Net proceeds from public offering of Class B common
stock - - - - 3,200,000 1 30,534
Conversion of 6 1/2% subordinated notes, net of
related costs 206,081 - - - - - - 2,237
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - - - - - - - - -
Currency translation adjustment - - - - - - - - - -
Net income - - - - - - - - - -
------------ ---------- ----------- -------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1995 5,662,052 $ 1 5,720,000 $ 1 $ 61,522
============ ========== =========== ======== ============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Stock
Subscriptions Retained
Common Receivable and Earnings
Stock in Deferred (Accumulated
Treasury Compensation Deficit)
----------- ------------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1992 $ (135) $ (525) $ (1,144)
Excess of carrying value of redeemable stock over
purchase price - - - - - -
Accretion on redeemable stock - - - - - -
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - 119 - -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - 146 - -
Dividends on preferred stock - - - - - -
Issuance of employee stock options - - (435)
Net income - - - - 380
---------- ------------- -------------
Balance at December 31, 1993 (135) (695) (764)
---------- ------------- -------------
Stock issued in connection with the Fremantle
International Acquisition - - - - - -
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - 137 - -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - 60 - -
Cancellation of deferred compensation - - 345 - -
Currency translation adjustment - - - - - -
Net income - - - - 455
---------- ------------- -------------
Balance at December 31, 1994 (135) (153) (309)
---------- ------------- -------------
Net proceeds from public offering of Class B common
stock - - - - - -
Conversion of 6 1/2% subordinated notes, net of
related costs - - - - - -
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable 153 - -
Currency translation adjustment - - - - - -
Net income - - - - 7,248
---------- ------------- -------------
Balance at December 31, 1995 $ (135) $ - - $ 6,939
========== ============= =============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Currency
Translation
Adjustment Total
-------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1992 $ - - $ 2,681
Excess of carrying value of redeemable stock over
purchase price - - 6,070
Accretion on redeemable stock - - (1,608)
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - 119
Amortization of deferred compensation - - 146
Dividends on preferred stock - - (600)
Issuance of employee stock options - - 315
Net income - - 380
------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1993 - - 7,503
------------ ------------
Stock issued in connection with the Fremantle
International Acquisition - - 20,000
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable - - 137
Amortization of deferred compensation - - 60
Cancellation of deferred compensation - - - -
Currency translation adjustment (72) (72)
Net income - - 455
------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1994 (72) 28,083
------------ ------------
Net proceeds from public offering of Class B common
stock - - 30,535
Conversion of 6 1/2% subordinated notes, net of
related costs - - 2,237
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable 153
Currency translation adjustment 24 24
Net income - - 7,248
------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1995 $ (48) $ 68,280
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
--------------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 7,248 $ 455 $ 380
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and
equipment and goodwill 3,322 1,450 454
Amortization of television program costs 90,401 32,534 33,236
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts 169 287 37
Increase (decrease) in allowance for sales returns 246 204 (209)
Increase (decrease) in makegood reserve (1,290) 123 28
Increase in imputed interest discount 2,354 - - - -
Equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliate, net (3,603) - - - -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash 102 (2,590) 360
Trade receivables, inventory and advances to
recording artists (53,060) (5,423) (13,623)
Deferred income tax benefits 235 (235) - -
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and
royalties payable 18,596 (1,469) (686)
Due to producers and participations payable 12,881 4,797 6,152
Additions to television program costs (96,608) (43,490) (45,578)
Deferred revenues 20 (1,680) (767)
Deferred taxes payable 2,242 (94) 94
Other assets (226) 457 872
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Net cash used by operating activities (16,971) (14,674) (19,250)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment, net of
book value of assets retired (1,677) (497) (135)
Purchase of 50% equity interest in Mark Goodson, LLC (25,785) - - - -
Purchase of LBS, net of cash acquired - - - - (3,626)
Purchase of Fremantle - - (32,527) - -
Payment of net liabilities of the film division - - - - (3,553)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Net cash used by investing activities (27,462) (33,024) (7,314)
</TABLE>
(CONTINUED)
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
------------ -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid $ - - $ - - $ (600)
Repurchase of redeemable warrants - - (250) - -
Net proceeds from public offering of Class B
common stock 30,535 - - - -
Proceeds from issuance of Notes, net of related costs - - - - 56,793
Repurchase of redeemable stock, including
related costs - - - - (15,746)
Payments on stock subscriptions receivable 153 137 119
Proceeds from borrowings 273,405 38,768 55,281
Repayments of borrowings (276,396) (18,849) (66,091)
Restricted cash held for repayment of borrowings (4,340) - - - -
Proceeds from borrowings - purchase of Fremantle,
net of issuance costs - - 33,878 - -
Proceeds from borrowings -purchase of 50% equity
interest in Mark Goodson, LLC 25,000 - - - -
------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 48,357 53,684 29,756
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 24 (72) - -
------------- -------------- --------------
Increase in cash 3,948 5,914 3,192
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 9,178 3,264 72
------------- -------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 13,126 $ 9,178 $ 3,264
============= ============== ==============
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 9,496 $ 5,552 $ 765
============= ============== ==============
Income taxes $ 1,219 $ 247 $ 81
============= ============== ==============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
All American Communications, Inc. ("AAC") and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, All American Television, Inc. ("AATV"), All American Television
Production, Inc, ("AATP"), Scotti Brothers Entertainment Industries, Inc.
("SBEI"), All American Fremantle International, Inc. ("AAFII"), All American
FDF Holdings, Inc. ("AAFDF") and All American Goodson, Inc. ("AAG") (and
together with their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries collectively, the
"Company" or "All American"), produce and/or distribute, market and promote
television programs and recorded music both domestically and internationally.
The Company's primary source of revenues is from the production,
distribution and promotion of television programs. The Company has operations
throughout the world with activities located principally in the United States
and Europe.
Intangible Assets
It is the Company's policy to evaluate the recovery of its intangible
assets (principally goodwill) and to recognize impairment if it is probable
that the recorded amounts are not recoverable from future undiscounted cash
flow, or if there is an event or change in circumstances which establish the
existence of impairment indicators.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of AAC and subsidiaries; all significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
Recognition of Revenues
Minimum guaranteed amounts from domestic television sales generally
are recognized when the license period begins and the program becomes available
pursuant to the terms of the license agreement. Advertising revenues are
recognized upon the commencement of the license period of the program and when
the advertising time has been sold pursuant to non-cancelable agreements,
provided the program is available for its first broadcast. Foreign minimum
guaranteed amounts or outright fees are recorded as revenues and contracts
receivable on the date of the license agreement unless the program is not yet
available for exhibition. Revenues under domestic and foreign production
agreements are recognized as completed episodes are delivered. Deferred
revenues consist principally of advance payments received on television
contracts for which the program materials are not yet available for broadcast
or exploitation.
The portion of recognized revenue which is to be shared with the
producers and owners of the licensed program material (participations payable
and due to producers) is accrued as the revenue is recognized.
In certain instances, the Company guarantees viewer ratings for its
syndicated programs. Applicable revenue is recorded net of estimated
shortfalls, which are settled either by additional advertising time (make
goods) or cash refunds to the advertiser. The Company provides for the full
amount of the estimated shortfall.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Domestic revenues from recorded music are recognized as units are
shipped to customers. The Company provides for estimated future returns of
recorded music product at the time the products are initially sold. These
provisions are based upon historical experience. Actual returns are charged
against the reserve. Foreign distribution of recorded music is effected through
a distributor in exchange for guaranteed nonrefundable advances against future
royalties. Nonrefundable guarantees from foreign sales are recognized as
product is delivered to the Company's foreign distributor.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased
with an original maturity of three months or less and investments in money
market funds to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Pursuant to the Company's lending agreement, subject to certain
exceptions for working capital, substantially all cash collected is required to
be paid into accounts maintained by Chemical Bank and applied to the repayment
of the outstanding borrowings as specified in the lending agreement (See Note
5). The cash held for repayment is included as restricted cash. Additionally,
amounts held in an interest bearing reserve account with respect to a dispute
have been included as restricted cash (See Note 10).
Unbilled Receivables
Unbilled receivables represent amounts due under cash (excluding
barter) television syndication contracts which will be billed over the
contractual terms of the agreements, generally ranging from one to five years.
Imputed Interest Discount
The Company records an imputed interest discount on contracted cash
(excluding barter) receivables with original payment terms extending beyond one
year. The discount is determined using the Company's incremental borrowing
rate at the time of revenue recognition. The discount is amortized over the
underlying contracts' payment stream using the interest method and is credited
to interest income.
Inventory
Inventory consists of recorded music product and is carried at the
lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Pursuant to the Company's
distribution agreement with Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Corporation, a division of
Time Warner, Inc. ("WEA")(the "WEA Distribution Agreement"), WEA has a
security interest in the Company's master recordings at any time the Company
owes money to WEA.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Television Program Costs
Television program costs consist of direct production costs,
production overhead, capitalized interest and certain exploitation costs, less
accumulated amortization. Such costs are stated at the lower of unamortized
cost or estimated net realizable value. Selling costs and other distribution
costs which are not recoverable from the producers share of revenues are
charged to expense as incurred.
Television program costs, and estimated total costs of participations
and residuals, are amortized under the individual film forecast method in the
ratio that current period revenue recognized bears to management's estimate of
remaining gross revenue to be recognized. The use of estimates which may
ultimately differ from actual results could materially effect the Company's
consolidated financial statements. Such estimates, which are subject to change
based on a comparison of actual to estimated information, are re-evaluated
quarterly in connection with a review of the Company's inventory of television
product, and estimated losses, if any, are provided for in full.
Artist Compensation Cost
Royalties earned by artists from sales of recorded music are charged
to expense as the related revenues are recognized. Advances to artists against
future royalties are recorded as assets if the Company estimates the amount of
the advances will be recoverable from future royalties to be earned by the
artist, based upon the past performance and current popularity of the artist to
whom the advance is made. Such advances are applied against subsequent
royalties earned by the artist.
Depreciation and Amortization
Property and equipment are carried at cost and depreciation is
computed using accelerated and straight line methods over the estimated useful
lives of the assets; thirty years for the Company owned building and ranging
from three to ten years for the remaining assets. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the lesser of the term of the lease or the estimated useful
lives of the improvements.
Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging
from 10 to 25 years (principally 25 years).
Income Taxes
The Company records its income tax provision in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes" ("SFAS No. 109") (See Note 9).
Deferred income taxes under the liability method arise primarily from
the differences in the timing of the recognition of certain television and
recorded music revenue and expense items for book and tax purposes.
The Company uses the flow-through method of accounting for unused
investment credits.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock compensation arrangements under the
provisions of APB 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and intends
to continue to do so.
Share Information; Earnings Per Share
Primary earnings per share represents the per share income or loss
applicable to common stockholders and is computed based on the weighted
average common shares outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents
determined using the treasury stock method (See Note 5). The net income for
1993 has been adjusted for the dividend paid to Series A Preferred stockholders
and the accretion required to increase the carrying values of the redeemable
Series A Preferred and redeemable Common Stock to their mandatory redemption
amounts. In addition, net income applicable to common stockholders for the
year ended December 31, 1993 includes $6,070,000 which represents the excess of
the carrying value of the redeemable shares over the price paid for their
purchase; such treatment is in accordance with Securities and Exchange
Commission guidelines.
The fully diluted per share computations for 1995 and 1993 reflect the
effect of the assumed conversion of the Company's 6-1/2% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due 2003 (See Note 5) and increases net income applicable to
common stockholders by $2,400,000 and $666,000 for the elimination of interest
expense on such notes, net of tax benefits. Such assumed conversion is
anti-dilutive for 1994.
Foreign Currency
The operations of all foreign entities are principally measured in
local currencies. Assets and liabilities are translated into United States
("U.S.") dollars using exchange rates in effect at the end of each reporting
period. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates
prevailing during the period. Adjustments resulting from translating the
financial statements of foreign entities into U.S. Dollars are recorded as a
separate component of stockholders' equity.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1994 and 1993
financial statements to conform to the current year's presentation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
2. ACQUISITIONS
Mark Goodson Productions
As of October 6, 1995, the Company consummated an Asset Purchase
Agreement pursuant to which a newly-formed limited liability company (the
"LLC"), jointly owned, directly or indirectly by the Company and The
Interpublic Group of Companies ("Interpublic"), acquired substantially all of
the assets (excluding assets relating to the lottery business) and assumed
certain specified liabilities ( the "Mark Goodson Acquisition") of Mark Goodson
Productions, L.P. and the Child's Play Company (collectively, the "Sellers").
The Sellers are not affiliated with the Company. The purchase price paid by
the Company for its undivided 50% interest of the Sellers' net assets acquired
consisted of a cash payment of $25,000,000, transaction costs of $785,000, and
an as yet undetermined contingent purchase price. The contingent purchase
price, payable to the Sellers, is to be earned and paid based on the income (as
defined) resulting from a domestic television network contract and the
exploitation of certain other domestic television rights. The contingent
purchase price, in total, is limited to $48,500,000 if paid (whether earned or
not) during the first five years following October 6, 1995. Otherwise, the
amount of contingent purchase price is unlimited to the extent it is earned
within the first ten years following October 6, 1995. At the end of ten years
no additional contingent purchase price accrues. The Company shares equally
with Interpublic in the contingent purchase price, prior to the purchase by the
Company of Interpublic's 50% interest in the LLC (See Note 13).
Based upon a review and evaluation, substantially all of the Company's
$25,785,000 portion of the initial purchase price has been allocated to
goodwill and is reflected in "investment in unconsolidated affiliate" in the
accompanying balance sheet. The contingent purchase price, to the extent
earned, will be treated as an increase in goodwill and will be amortized
coterminously with the original 25 year period. To the extent additional
contingent purchase price would be increased by a total of $24,250,000, annual
amortization expense associated with such additional goodwill would be $970,000
(for an aggregate annual amortization expense of $2,001,000). As of December
31, 1995, the Company has recorded its 50% share of contingent purchase price
totaling $927,000. The Mark Goodson Acquisition has been accounted for by the
Company under the equity method of accounting. The Company's 50% share of
earnings in the LLC, of $3,603,000, have been recorded in television revenues
in the consolidated statements of operations.
Fremantle International, Inc.
In August, 1994, the Company acquired (the "Fremantle International
Acquisition") certain assets and securities and assumed certain liabilities of
Fremantle International, Inc. ("Fremantle") through the Company's newly formed
wholly-owned subsidiary, All American Fremantle International, Inc. ("AAFII")
from Interpublic (which at such time had no ownership interest in the Company.
The consideration for the Fremantle International Acquisition consisted of
630,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, 2,520,000 shares of nonvoting,
$.0001 par value Class B Common Stock ("Class B Stock") and $31,500,000 in cash
funded by a term loan from Chemical Bank (See Note 5). The Company has
accounted for the Fremantle International Acquisition as a purchase and has
allocated the purchase price based on the estimated fair value of assets and
liabilities acquired. The total consideration of $52,527,000 (including
expenses related to the acquisition of $1,027,000) exceeds the estimated fair
value of net assets acquired by $50,267,000 (goodwill); such goodwill is being
amortized over 25 years. Results of operations of AAFII have been included in
the Company's results from August 3, 1994.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
2. ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
LBS Communications, Inc.
On February 8, 1993 the Company completed the acquisition (the "LBS
Acquisition") of LBS Communications, Inc. ("LBS"), under an agreement (the "LBS
Agreement") wherein the Company agreed, subject to various terms and
conditions, to purchase 100% of LBS' Class A Common Stock, constituting 100% of
the outstanding shares of capital stock of LBS. LBS is a company engaged in
the television syndication business. The purchase was made under an LBS plan of
reorganization as confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York on September 30, 1992. LBS is operated as a subsidiary of
AATV.
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are comprised of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1995 1994
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 403 $ 403
Building and improvements 1,669 1,479
Sound studio and related equipment 1,544 1,540
Office furniture and fixtures 4,417 2,943
Automobiles 163 163
Other 39 30
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8,235 6,558
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,709) (2,786)
------------------ ------------------
$ 4,526 $ 3,772
================== ==================
</TABLE>
4. TELEVISION PROGRAM COSTS
Costs for television programs are comprised of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1995 1994
------------------ ------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Released, less accumulated amortization $ 73,902 $ 64,780
In process and development 742 3,657
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$ 74,644 $ 68,437
================== ===================
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
4. TELEVISION PROGRAM COSTS (CONTINUED)
Based on management's estimates of gross revenues as of December 31,
1995, approximately 71% of the unamortized costs applicable to released
television programming will be amortized during the three years ending December
31, 1998. Interest capitalized to television program costs during the periods
ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 was approximately $1,249,000, $399,000
and $259,000, respectively.
5. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable are comprised of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1995 1994
------------------- ------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Notes payable to banks $ 77,352 $ 55,343
Convertible Subordinated Notes, 6 1/2% 57,630 60,000
------------------ ------------------
$ 134,982 $ 115,343
================== ==================
</TABLE>
In connection with the Company's Class B Stock offering, completed
December 11, 1995, (See Note 6), the Company received proceeds of approximately
$30,535,000 which were used to temporarily reduce amounts outstanding under the
Company's revolving credit facilities.
Through December 31, 1995, holders of an aggregate of $2,370,000
principal amount of the Company's 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes Due
2003 (the "Notes") had converted such Notes into 206,081 shares of the
Company's voting common stock, $.0001 par value ("Class A Stock"). These
conversions resulted in a decrease of debt issuance costs related to the Notes
of $133,000 and an increase in additional paid in capital of $2,237,000. The
weighted average number of shares outstanding which resulted from such
conversions have been utilized in the determination of earnings per share as of
December 31, 1995. Had these conversions of the Notes occurred as of January
1, 1995, the primary earnings per share amount would have been $0.85 per share
as compared with $0.87 per share.
In April 1995, the Company secured a $110,000,000, subsequently
increased to $135,000,000, senior credit facility (the "Senior Credit Facility
Agreement"), with a syndicate of lenders led by Chemical Bank consisting of the
following five tranches: (i) a term loan of $30,000,000 (the "Term Loan" or
"Tranche A") which was utilized to refinance existing bank debt incurred in
connection with the Fremantle International Acquisition; (ii) a revolving
credit facility of up to $20,000,000 in the aggregate to be utilized for
production and distribution of Baywatch, of which $14,000,000 was initially
utilized to refinance existing bank debt related to production of Baywatch for
the 1994/1995 and 1995/1996 broadcast seasons (the "Baywatch Production Line"
or "Tranche B"); (iii) a revolving credit facility of up to $20,000,000 in the
aggregate for production and distribution of Baywatch Nights (the "Baywatch
Nights Production Line" or "Tranche C"); (iv) a revolving credit facility of up
to $40,000,000 to be utilized to finance certain working capital needs of the
Company, of which $10,000,000 was initially primarily used to refinance
existing bank debt related to the Company's working capital needs and to pay
certain fees in connection with the Senior Credit Facility Agreement (the
"Working Capital Line" or "Tranche D"); and (v) the $25,000,000 Goodson Term
Loan described below. The Working Capital Line together with the Baywatch
Production Line and the Baywatch Nights Production
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
5. NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)
Line are referred to collectively as the "Chemical Bank Facilities". In
connection with the Mark Goodson Acquisition, the Company effected a credit
utilization of the Working Capital Line in the form of a letter of credit (the
"Letter of Credit") from Chemical Bank to fund its $25,000,000 cash portion of
the total purchase price. On November, 13, 1995, the Senior Credit Facility
was amended to provide an additional $25,000,000 term loan under this facility
(the "Goodson Term Loan" or "Tranche E"), which increased the total facility to
a maximum of $135,000,000, in order to refinance the Company's reimbursement
obligations under the Letter of Credit.
The obligations of the Company under the Chemical Bank Facilities, the
Term Loan and the Goodson Term Loan are cross-collateralized. The Term Loan
matures on December 31, 1998. The Chemical Bank Facilities and the Goodson
Term Loan mature on April 13, 1999. Under the terms of the Senior Credit
Facility Agreement, the amount the Company may borrow under Tranches B, C and D
is based upon the value of the collateral in the borrowing base which consists
principally of accounts receivable of the Company. Borrowings under the Senior
Credit Facility Agreement bear interest, at the Company's option, either (i) at
LIBOR plus 2 3/4% (8.50% as of December 31, 1995), or (ii) at the Alternate
Base Rate (which is the greater of Chemical Bank's Prime Rate, its Base CD rate
plus 1%, or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1/2%) plus 1 3/4 (10.50% as
of December 31, 1995), subject to reduction if certain financial ratios are
satisfied. As of December 31, 1995, the Company has outstanding borrowings of
$25,000,000 under the Term Loan, $25,000,000 under the Goodson Term Loan and
$27,352,000 under the Chemical Bank Facilities with approximately $48,399,000
available for borrowing under the Chemical Bank Facilities.
The Senior Credit Facility Agreement imposes a number of financial and
other conditions upon the Company, including limitations on indebtedness,
restrictions on the disposition of assets, restrictions on making certain
payments (including dividends), restrictions on acquisitions and certain
financial tests. Additionally, the Baywatch Production Line and the Baywatch
Nights Production Line provide that certain conditions must be satisfied before
funding of each season of the respective series and such conditions have been
met for the 1995/1996 broadcast season of Baywatch and Baywatch Nights. The
Goodson Term Loan imposes a separate set of financial and other conditions upon
the Company, including a requirement that the "International Cash Flow",
defined to mean all payments due to the LLC under the terms of its primary
license agreement (other than with respect to the domestic exploitation of
programs), be maintained at specified levels (or, in lieu thereof, that the
Goodson Term Loan be prepaid to specified levels).
Except to the extent set forth below, under the terms of the Senior
Credit Facility Agreement substantially all of the Company's cash collections
are required to be paid into accounts maintained by Chemical Bank and applied
to the repayment of the Company's obligations under the Chemical Bank
Facilities. All of AAFII's cash collections are required to be paid into
accounts maintained and applied, subject to certain exceptions for working
capital, to interest and principal amounts outstanding under the Term Loan
until such time as the Term Loan is repaid in full. The Company has made two
quarterly principal installment payments totaling $5,000,000. The balance of
the Tranche A term loan is repayable in quarterly principal installments as
follows: March 1996, $500,000; June 1996, $500,000; September 1996 $3,000,000;
December 1996, $3,000,000; March 1997, $1,000,000; June 1997, $1,000,000;
September 1997, $3,000,000; December 1997, $3,000,000; March 1998, $1,000,000;
June 1998, $1,000,000; September 1998, $4,000,000 and a final installment due
on the last borrower's day of December 1998 (each such payment being subject to
reduction from certain prepayments). The amount the Company is able to
reborrow under the Chemical Bank Facilities is subject to the collateral
pledged to the lenders having sufficient borrowing base value to support such
borrowings. Substantially all of the Company's assets other than real property
are pledged under the Senior Credit Facility Agreement.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
5. NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)
Under the Goodson Term Loan, substantially all of the cash flow
available to AAG from exploiting the Mark Goodson assets will be available,
after reserving for earn-out payments to the Sellers and certain
administrative, tax and other distributions to the LLC, to repay the Goodson
Term Loan (See Note 13).
In October 1993, the Company issued its 6 1/2% Convertible
Subordinated Notes Due 2003 (the "Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of
$60,000,000. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $56,800,000
from the issuance of the Notes. A portion of the proceeds were used to
repurchase and retire all of the issued and outstanding shares of redeemable
Series A Preferred Stock and redeemable Common Stock of the Company, to
temporarily repay all amounts outstanding under the Chemical Facilities, and
for general corporate purposes.
The Notes were issued pursuant to a Fiscal Agency Agreement, dated as
of October 6, 1993 (the "Fiscal Agency Agreement"), between the Company and
BankAmerica National Trust Company, as Fiscal Agent (the "Fiscal Agent"). The
following description of the Notes summarizes the detailed provisions of the
Notes and the Fiscal Agency Agreement.
The Notes bear interest from October 6, 1993 at the rate of 6 1/2 %
per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on each April 1 and October 1,
commencing on April 1, 1994. Interest on the Notes will be paid on the basis
of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The Notes will mature on October 1,
2003 and upon maturity will be redeemed at 100% of the principal amount
thereof.
The Notes are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in
full of all Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Notes and the Fiscal Agency
Agreement) of the Company.
Except for certain limitations, the Notes are convertible into Common
Stock, initially at a conversion price of $11.50 per share (equivalent to
86.957 shares of Common Stock for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes) prior
to redemption or maturity. The conversion price is subject to adjustment in
certain events as set forth in the Fiscal Agency Agreement. The underlying
shares have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") pursuant to a registration statement filed on Form S-1 declared
effective by the Commission in February 1994.
The Notes may be redeemed, at the option of the Company, in whole or
in part, at any time on or after October 1, 1996, at redemption prices
commencing at 104.643% of par and declining to 100% in 2001 together with
accrued but unpaid interest thereon through the date of redemption. The Notes
may be redeemed at any time, as a whole but not in part, in the event of
certain changes in United States tax laws. In case of any such redemption, the
redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, together in
each case with accrued interest to the date of redemption.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
6. CAPITAL STOCK
In December 1995, the Company sold 3,200,000 newly issued shares of
Class B Stock through an underwritten stock offering (the "Stock Offering").
The Class B Stock is identical to the Company's Class A Stock, except the Class
B Stock in non-voting. Net proceeds from the Stock Offering totaled
approximately $30,535,000 after deducting the underwriters discount of
$2,352,000 and offering expenses of approximately $853,000.
In August 1994, in connection with the Fremantle International
Acquisition, the Company issued 630,000 shares of its Class A Stock and
2,520,000 shares of its Class B Stock (See Note 2).
7. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company's 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, (the "1994 Plan")
provides for the granting of stock incentive awards ("Awards") for up to
1,250,000 shares of its Class A Stock or Class B Stock (collectively "Common
Stock") to eligible employees, directors and consultants. The 1994 Plan, which
will terminate June 21, 2004, is administered by a committee appointed by the
Board of Directors (the "Committee") which determines the number of shares to
be covered by an award, the term and exercise price, if any, of the award and
other terms and provisions of awards.
Awards can be Stock Options ("Options"), Stock Appreciation Rights
("SARs"), Performance Share Awards ("PSAs") and Restricted Stock Awards
("RSAs"). The number and kind of shares available under the 1994 Plan are
subject to adjustment in certain events. Shares relating to Options or SARs
which are not exercised, shares relating to RSAs which do not vest and shares
relating to PSAs which are not issued will again be available for issuance
under the 1994 Plan.
An Option may be an incentive stock option ("ISO") or a non-qualified
Option. The exercise price for Options is to be determined by the Committee,
but in the case of an ISO is not to be less than fair market value on the date
the Option is granted (110% of fair market value in the case of an ISO granted
to any person who owns more than 10% of the Common Stock). The purchase price
is payable in any combination of cash, shares of Common Stock already owned by
the participant for at least six months or, if authorized by the Committee, a
promissory note secured by the Common Stock issuable upon exercise. In
addition, the award agreement may provide for "cashless" exercise and payment.
Subject to early termination or acceleration provisions, an Option is
exercisable, in whole or in part, from the date specified in the related award
agreement (which may be six months after the date of grant) until the
expiration date determined by the Committee. The aggregate fair market value
(determined on the date of grant) of the shares of Common Stock for which ISOs
may be granted to any participant under the 1994 Plan and any other plan by the
Company or its affiliates which are exercisable for the first time by such
participant during any calendar year may not exceed $100,000.
The Options granted under the 1994 Plan become exercisable on such
dates as the Committee determines in the terms of each individual Option.
Options become immediately exercisable in full in the event of a disposition of
all or substantially all of the assets or capital stock of the Company by means
of a sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization, liquidation or otherwise,
unless the Committee arranges for the optionee to receive new Options covering
shares of the corporation purchasing or acquiring the assets or stock of the
Company, in substitution of the Options granted under the Plan (which Options
shall thereupon terminate). The Committee in any event may, on such terms and
conditions as it deems appropriate, accelerate the exercisability of Options
granted under the Plan. An ISO to a holder
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
7. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
of more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of
the Company must expire no later than five years from the date of grant. A
non-qualified Option must expire no later than ten years from the date of the
grant.
The Options granted under the 1994 Plan are not transferable other
than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Unexercised Options
generally lapse three months after termination of employment other than by
reason of retirement, disability or death in which case it terminates one year
thereafter.
An SAR is the right to receive payment based on the appreciation in
the fair market value of Common Stock from the date of grant to the date of
exercise. In its discretion, the Committee may grant an SAR concurrently with
the grant of an Option. An SAR is only exercisable at such time, and to the
extent, that the related Option is exercisable. Upon exercise of an SAR, which
was issued concurrent with an Option, the holder receives for each share with
respect to which the SAR is exercised an amount equal to the difference between
the exercise price under the related Option and the fair market value of a
share of Common Stock on the date of exercise of the SAR. The Committee in its
discretion may pay the amount in cash, shares of Common Stock, or a combination
thereof.
An RSA is an award of a fixed number of shares of Common Stock subject
to restrictions. The Committee specifies the prices, if any, the recipient
must pay for such shares. Shares included in an RSA may not be sold, assigned,
transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of or encumbered until they have
vested. These restrictions may not terminate earlier than six months after the
award date. The recipient is entitled to dividend and voting rights pertaining
to such RSA shares even though they have not vested, so long as such shares
have not been forfeited.
A PSA is an award of a fixed number of shares of Common Stock, the
issuance of which is contingent upon the attainment of such performance
objectives, and the payment of such consideration, if any, as is specified by
the Committee. Issuance shall in any case not be earlier than six months after
the award date.
Upon the date a participant is no longer employed by the Company for
any reason, shares subject to the participant's RSAs which have not become
vested by that date or shares subject to the participant's PSAs which have not
been issued shall be forfeited in accordance with the terms of the related
Award agreements. Options which have become exercisable by the date of
termination of employment or of service on the Committee must be exercised
within certain specified periods of time from the date of termination, the
period of time to depend on the reason for termination. Options which have not
yet become exercisable on the date the participant terminates employment or
service on the Committee for a reason other than retirement, death or total
disability shall terminate on that date.
In the event a change in control occurs, all of the outstanding
options may be accelerated. The 1994 Plan defines a change in control to have
occurred if a "person," as defined in Section 13(d) and 14(d) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, acquires 20% or more of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company unless waived in advance by
Committee.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
7. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
The 1994 Plan provides for anti-dilution adjustments in the event of a
reorganization, merger, combination recapitalization, reclassification, stock
dividend, stock split or reverse stock split; however, no such adjustment need
be made if it is determined that the adjustment may result in the receipt of
federally taxable income to optionees of the holders of Common Stock or other
classes of the Company's securities. Upon the dissolution or liquidation of
the Company, or upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company
as a result of which the Company is not the surviving entity, the Plan shall
terminate, and any outstanding awards shall terminate and be forfeited unless
assumed by the successor corporation.
The Company's 1991 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "1991 Plan"), as
amended, provides for the granting of options for up to 258,699 shares of its
Class A Stock to eligible employees and directors. Under the 1991 Plan,
options are granted at no less than fair market value on the date of grant.
The period during which these options are exercisable is fixed by the Stock
Option Committee at the time of grant. Options generally expire if not
exercised within ten years (or five years in the case of an employee owning 10%
or more of the Company's stock on the date of grant).
The following table summarizes stock option transactions under the
1991 Plan and the 1994 Plan (the "Plans") for the remaining unexercised stock
options and remaining unexercised warrants and stock options granted outside of
the Plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1991 PLAN AND 1994 PLAN OUTSIDE OF THE PLANS
------------------------------ --------------------------------
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
SHARES PRICE PER SHARE SHARES PRICE PER SHARE
---------- ---------------- ----------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at December 31, 1992 103,063 $ 2.63 - 30.00 732,143 $ 4.00 - 7.50
Granted 5,000 7.00 306,250 4.00 - 18.00
Exercised - - - -
Canceled (18,750) 7.25 (25,000) 12.00 - 18.00
---------- ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1993 89,313 2.63 - 30.00 1,013,393 4.00 - 11.00
Granted 486,500 7.63 - 8.50 - -
Exercised - - (62,500) 4.00
Canceled (12,500) 11.00 (633,929) 4.00 - 7.50
---------- ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1994 563,313 2.63 - 30.00 316,964 4.00 - 11.00
Granted 456,500 9.13 - -
Exercised - - - -
Canceled (5,000) 8.50 (35,714) 7.50
---------- ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1995 1,014,813 2.63 - 30.00 281,250 4.00 - 11.00
========== ==========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
7. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
Options and warrants exercisable at December 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNDER THE 1991 PLAN OUTSIDE OF
AND THE 1994 PLAN THE PLANS
--------------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
1995 123,013 281,250
1994 63,063 316,964
1993 51,813 983,393
</TABLE>
As of July 6, 1994, in connection with the employment agreement of an
officer (such officer also being a Director), the Company granted an RSA for
30,000 shares with a vesting date of July 5, 1998. The RSA shares are subject
to the terms of the 1994 Plan and the officer's employment agreement. Based on
a closing bid price on July 6, 1994 of $7.25 per share, this grant is expected
to generate expense of approximately $218,000 through July 5, 1998.
As of December 31, 1995, there have been no other SARs, PSAs or RSAs
granted.
Shares of the Company's Common Stock reserved for issuance follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1995 1994
--------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
1991 Plan and 1994 Plan 1,509 1,509
Non-Plan options and warrants granted 281 317
Common Stock Class B - non-voting 5,720 2,520
6-1/2% Convertible Subordinated Notes 5,011 5,217
-------- --------
12,521 9,563
======== ========
</TABLE>
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Effective December 15, 1995, the Company entered into the WEA
Distribution Agreement. A Director of the Company is the Chairman/CEO - Warner
Media Manufacturing & Distribution Group (a division of Time Warner, Inc.)
with responsibility for WEA. Such Director recused himself from the
negotiations between the Company and WEA which resulted in the WEA Distribution
Agreement (See Note 1). Included in recorded music and merchandising revenues
for 1995 is $3,000,000 related to a non-refundable, non recoupable advance.
During 1994 the Company loaned $250,000 to Thomas Bradshaw, the
Company's Chief Financial Officer, which loan is secured by a pledge of shares
of Common Stock of the Company owned by Mr. Bradshaw. The loan bears interest
at a rate of 8.0% per annum (equal to the rate then in effect under the
Company's Working Capital Loan) and has been extended to mature upon expiration
of Mr. Bradshaw's current employment agreement which is currently February
1999. The loan has been included with other assets in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1995 and 1994.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
The Company engaged Jefferson Capital Group ("JCG") to provide
investment banking services to the Company in connection with the Stock
Offering, including advice regarding valuation and pricing of the transaction
for fees and expenses totaling $25,000. A member of the Company's Board of
Directors is the President and a significant stockholder of JCG. The Company
has also agreed to indemnify JCG against any liabilities it incurs in
connection with the services provided, except due to JCG's gross negligence or
willful misconduct.
The Company engaged JCG to provide investment banking services to the
Company in connection with the Fremantle International Acquisition, including
valuation of the transaction, pricing and financing for fees and expenses
totaling $319,000. The Company has also agreed to indemnify JCG against any
liabilities it incurs in connection with the acquisition of Fremantle, except
due to JCG's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
The Company engaged JCG to provide investment banking services to the
Company in connection with the LBS Acquisition, including valuation of the
transaction, pricing and financing for a fee of $100,000. During 1991 in
consideration for certain services the Company issued to JCG warrants to
acquire 62,500 shares of Class A Stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share,
which may be exercised for up to five years from the date of issuance. The
Company has also agreed to indemnify JCG against any liabilities it incurs in
connection with the LBS Acquisition, except due to JCG's gross negligence or
willful misconduct.
SBEI currently rents a building from two officers/members of the Board
of Directors of the Company at a cost to SBEI of approximately $4,300 per
month, which the Company believes is a market rate. This building is used for
office and warehouse space for the Company's recorded music operations.
9. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes related to continuing operations is
comprised of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
------------- ------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal $ 718 $ - - $ - -
State and local 195 13 14
Foreign 1,858 646 67
------------- ------------ -----------
2,771 659 81
------------- ------------ -----------
Deferred:
Federal 2,478 (329) 67
State - - - - 27
------------- ------------ -----------
2,478 (329) 94
------------- ------------ -----------
$ 5,249 $ 330 $ 175
============= ============ ===========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
9. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Components of deferred income taxes as calculated under SFAS 109 as of December
31, 1995 and 1994 and 1993 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------------------------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Amortization and depreciation $ (4,018) $ (9,627) $ (7,283)
Accruals not currently deductible for tax
purposes 1,660 6,874 5,901
Deferred revenues 116 103 314
Net operating loss carryover - - 2,466 672
Foreign tax and investment tax credit
carryover - - 1,384 1,205
---------- ----------- -----------
(2,242) 1,200 809
Valuation allowance - - (965) (903)
---------- ----------- -----------
$ (2,242) $ 235 $ (94)
========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Reconciliation of effective rate of income taxes related to continuing
operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------- ------------ -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Provision for income taxes at statutory
federal rate of 35% $ 4,374 $ 275 $ 189
State and local income taxes 127 9 9
Foreign income taxes - - 646 67
Utilization of net operating losses,
foreign and investment tax credits 323 (329) - -
Tax deductible items and other items 425 (271) (90)
----------- ---------- -----------
Provision for income taxes $ 5,249 $ 330 $ 175
=========== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
Foreign taxes withheld on revenues were utilized for financial
reporting purposes in determining the provision for income taxes. These
amounts withheld in the periods ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 were
$246,000, $646,000, and $67,000, respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has exercised its option with the producers of Baywatch to
produce 22 episodes of Baywatch for the 1996/1997 broadcast season. As of
December 31, 1995, three of the episodes for the 1996/1997 broadcast season
have been partially completed. The total production budget of approximately
$22,000,000 for the 1996/1997 broadcast season is expected to be funded through
a combination of: (i) borrowings under the Chemical Bank Facilities; (ii) cash
payments by The Fremantle Corporation (an unrelated company); and (iii) working
capital.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
The Company has exercised its option with the producers of Baywatch
Nights, for the 1996/1997 broadcast season. The Company currently plans to
self-distribute Baywatch Nights both domestically and internationally. The
total production budget for the 22 planned new one-hour episodes for the
1996/1997 broadcast season of approximately $20,000,000 is expected to be
funded through: (i) borrowings under the proposed Chemical Bank Facilities;
(ii) foreign sales agreements; and (iii) working capital. Additionally, as of
December 31, 1995, the Company had completed production of 17 of 22 episodes
for the 1995/1996 broadcast season with a total revised production budget of
$23,000,000 for 22 episodes.
The Company has reached an understanding with Atlantis Releasing B.V.
("Atlantis") whereby Atlantis will produce a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 22
one-hour live action episodes of a new series entitled Sinbad for the 1996/1997
broadcast season. In consideration for the Company providing $670,000 of the
$825,000 per episode production budget, the Company will retain exclusive
distribution rights to Sinbad in the United States and Europe (including the
United Kingdom and excluding Scandinavia). The Company, under certain
circumstances, has an annual option, exercisable on or before February 15 of
each of the initial three broadcast seasons, to cause Atlantis to produce up to
22 new episodes in each of the three subsequent broadcast seasons. At the end
of three years, in the event Atlantis does not exercise its right to continue
producing Sinbad, such right to produce the series reverts to the Company.
In January 1995, the Company structured an arrangement with United
Television/Chris Craft Industries, Inc. ("Chris Craft") whereby the Company was
engaged through September 1997 as the exclusive domestic television distributor
for The Richard Bey Show, a five day per week one-hour talk show. Chris Craft
has agreed to deliver 39 weeks of original one-hour programs during each 52
week broadcast season and to air The Richard Bey Show on Chris Craft's six
owned and operated stations in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Portland.
Minimum commitments for advances to recording artists at December 31,
1995 amounted to approximately $506,000.
On December 12, 1994, Credit Lyonnais Bank Nederland N.V. ("CLBN")
made demand upon SBEI under a Guarantee, dated July 29, 1986 (the "SBEI
Guarantee"), for payment of approximately $3,742,000 plus interest accrued or
costs incurred since November 11, 1994 under a Loan and Security Assignment,
dated July 29, 1986, between CLBN and various former subsidiaries of SBEI
relating to the discontinued motion picture operations of the Company. In a
letter dated December 22, 1994, SBEI rejected the foregoing demand based upon,
among other reasons, the following: (i) that in a January 1993 agreement, CLBN
agreed to release all liens and any interests in any property or assets of
SBEI, which in effect released SBEI from any obligations under the SBEI
Guarantee; (ii) the loan purportedly guaranteed has been repaid; and (iii) SBEI
is not a party to and was not bound by a material amendment to the
above-referenced Loan and Security Assignment.
In addition, since approximately November 1993, CLBN and its
representatives have been reviewing certain books and records relating to the
distribution and production of certain motion pictures by Minority Pictures,
Inc. (formerly Scotti Brothers Pictures, Inc.) or its subsidiaries for which
CLBN provided financing. In October 1994, CLBN requested that Minority
Pictures, Inc. and various of its current and former affiliates (including All
American Communications, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries) execute a
tolling agreement which would have tolled any claims which CLBN may have
against such persons, including but not limited to causes of action based on
such financing. In December 1994, the Company responded that based upon the
information provided by CLBN, or the lack thereof, it was extremely unclear
whether there were any tenable claims against the Company and its subsidiaries
and that the Company was therefore unwilling to enter into any tolling
agreement. The Company and CLBN are currently engaged in
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
discussions regarding the potential resolution of all of their disputes. While
the Company believes that SBEI has good and meritorious defenses with respect
to the SBEI Guarantee and any related claims which CLBN may assert, and that
the ultimate outcome of this matter will not result in a materially adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations, there can
be no assurance that the Company ultimately will prevail.
In September 1994, the Company filed a complaint (as amended) against
the producers of the series Acapulco H.E.A.T. in the Superior Court of the
State of California, County of Los Angeles (Case No. BC 110161) alleging, among
other things, breach of contract and fraud. The Company had entered into an
agreement, dated as of October 7, 1992, with the producers for the Company to
distribute the series Acapulco H.E.A.T. in the domestic television market.
Subject to the fulfillment of certain terms by the producers, the Company
agreed to pay a distribution advance of $6,600,000 (plus an additional amount
per episode under certain circumstances) payable over ten months commencing on
November 30, 1993. As of December 31, 1994, the Company had made payments
totaling approximately $4,698,000, at which time a dispute with the producers
with regard to the non-fulfillment of certain terms by the producers was raised
by the Company. The unpaid portion of the advance payments, totaling
approximately $2,476,000, was placed in an interest-bearing restricted cash
account pending resolution of the dispute. The producers filed an answer and
cross-complaint alleging, among other things, breach of contract and fraud in
connection with the agreement to distribute Acapulco H.E.A.T. and breach of
contract and fraud in connection with the Company's barter distribution of
certain theatrical films unrelated to Acapulco H.E.A.T. The Company did not
exercise its option to distribute any additional new episodes of Acapulco
H.E.A.T. for the 1994/1995 broadcast season. An agreement in principle has
been reached to settle this litigation. If the settlement is not consummated,
the Company intends to vigorously pursue its claim and defend against the
cross-complaint. Management does not believe the ultimate outcome of this
matter will result in a materially adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that
the Company will be successful on the merits of the lawsuit.
The Company is party to legal proceedings which are routine and
incidental to the business. The Company believes that the results of such
litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
The Company leases office and production studio space under operating
leases expiring at various dates through 2005. Renewal options are available
on certain of these leases. The minimum lease payments, under noncancellable
operating leases at December 31, 1995, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MINIMUM CONTRACTUAL AMOUNTS
--------------------------------------------------
LEASE SUBLEASE NET LEASE
PAYMENTS INCOME PAYMENTS
------------ ------------ --------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1996 $ 1,842 $ 94 $ 1,748
1997 1,714 98 1,616
1998 1,612 102 1,510
1999 1,233 106 1,127
2000 985 54 931
Thereafter 4,300 - - 4,300
------------ ------------- ---------------
$ 11,686 $ 454 $ 11,232
============ ============= ===============
</TABLE>
Rent expense of approximately $1,404,000, $1,014,000 and $690,000 is
net of sublease income of $85,000, $57,000 and $45,000 and amounts capitalized
to productions of $774,000, $288,000 and $309,000 for the years ended December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash,
restricted cash and trade receivables.
The Company maintains its cash and restricted cash balances at various
financial institutions. These financial institutions are throughout the world
and Company policy is designed to limit exposure to any one institution. The
Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of those
financial institutions holding significant account balances. As of December
31, 1995 and 1994, a significant concentration of credit risk exists only with
respect to the interest bearing restricted cash account held, pending
resolution of a dispute (See Note 10), with a single financial institution
other than the Company's primary lender. The balance of such account is
$2,551,000 and $2,478,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The Company produces and sells television programs, and recorded music
product to domestic and foreign distributors. Sales of advertising time
retained in television programming sold are to agencies representing national
advertisers, primarily in the consumer products industry. The Company
generally does not require collateral on trade receivables. Concentrations of
credit risk on trade receivables exist only with respect to the domestic
recorded music trade receivable. The Company's domestic recorded music trade
receivable ($5,810,000 and $4,775,000 at December
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
31, 1995 and 1994, respectively) is with BMG, one of the six major record
companies. The Company's decision to change domestic recorded music
distributors to WEA, commencing January 1, 1996, is not expected to impact
realization of such trade receivables. Credit losses and returns of recorded
music product have consistently been within management's expectations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments approximate
their fair value with the exception of the Company's $60,000,000, 6-1/2%
Convertible Subordinated Notes ("Notes"). The Notes, which have a carrying
value of $57,630,000, (reflecting conversions exercised through December 31,
1995) had a fair value of approximately $52,000,000 and $44,400,000 at December
31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Such fair value was determined using the
quoted market prices for the Notes as of December 31, 1995 and 1994.
12. BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company's activities consist of two business segments - television
production and distribution, and recorded music production and distribution.
Summaries of financial information by business segment follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
RECORDED
TELEVISION MUSIC CORPORATE TOTAL
-------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 206,734 $ 22,026 $ - - $ 228,760
Operating income (loss) 26,399 13 (4,720) 21,692
Identifiable assets 281,063 10,726 9,793 301,582
Depreciation and amortization 93,528 140 55 93,723
Expenditures for property and equipment 947 9 721 1,677
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
RECORDED
TELEVISION MUSIC CORPORATE TOTAL
-------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 98,771 $ 16,130 $ - - $ 114,901
Operating income (loss) 12,523 (450) (5,612) 6,461
Identifiable assets 190,064 8,949 8,994 208,007
Depreciation and amortization 33,783 141 60 33,984
Expenditures for property and equipment 377 20 100 497
</TABLE>
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
12. BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
RECORDED
TELEVISION MUSIC CORPORATE TOTAL
-------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 57,407 $ 13,215 $ - - $ 70,622
Operating income (loss) 7,012 (949) (3,988) 2,075
Identifiable assets 92,387 9,887 10,247 112,521
Depreciation and amortization 33,635 - - 55 33,690
Expenditures for property and equipment 119 16 - - 135
</TABLE>
A summary of geographic financial information is presented for 1995
and 1994. Prior to 1994, the Company had operations in the United States only.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
-------------------------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
UNITED STATES EUROPE TOTAL
----------------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 146,303 $ 82,457 $ 228,760
Operating income 12,674 9,018 21,692
Identifiable assets 213,767 87,815 301,582
Depreciation and amortization 91,098 2,625 93,723
Expenditures for property and equipment 1,228 449 1,677
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
-------------------------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
UNITED STATES EUROPE TOTAL
----------------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 83,135 $ 31,766 $ 114,901
Operating income (388) 6,849 6,461
Identifiable assets 129,231 78,776 208,007
Depreciation and amortization 32,882 1,102 33,984
Expenditures for property and equipment 273 224 497
</TABLE>
Revenues related to the television series Baywatch amounted to
$66,211,000, $35,328,000, and $29,185,000 for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
Approximately $58,868,000, $15,802,000, and $0 of revenues from the
European segment are derived from the Company's operations in Germany for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Of the revenues
derived from the German operations, approximately $13,322,000, $2,376,000 and
$0 are generated by The Price Is Right for the years ended December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993, respectively.
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ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
12. BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
During the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, one customer
of the recorded music segment accounted for 7%, 11% and 14%, respectively, and
one customer of the television segment accounted for 6%, 13%, and 17%,
respectively of consolidated revenues. Commencing January 1, 1996, the Company
entered into the WEA Distribution Agreement providing for the domestic
distribution for all of the Company's recorded music product (See Notes 1 and
8).
Included in United States sales are export sales in the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 of $29,977,000, $20,821,000, and $14,921,000,
respectively.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)
Interpublic and the Company, effective January 1, 1996, entered into
an agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase Interpublic's 50%
interest in the LLC (the "IPG/Goodson Agreement") for: (i) $12,500,000 plus
accrued interest thereon at a rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996 to the
Closing Date (as defined) (the "Closing Date"); (ii) the issuance of a
subordinated note in the amount of $12,500,000 due 12 months from the Closing
Date, subject to acceleration upon either a "Change of Control" (as defined),
or the acceleration of the Tranche A term loan (See Note 5), plus accrued
interest thereon at a rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996; and (iii) the
issuance of a subordinated note in the amount of $2,800,000, yielding interest
at the rate of 7% per annum from January 1, 1996, and representing
Interpublic's 50% share of the LLC's earnings through December 31, 1995, as
defined, with $687,000 due 30 days from the Closing Date and the balance due 30
days after maturity of the Tranche A term loan and subject to acceleration upon
a "Change of Control" (as defined), or the acceleration of the Tranche A term
loan. The consummation of the IPG/Goodson Agreement requires regulatory
approval and the approval of a significant majority of the members of the
Company's lending syndicate, which approvals are expected shortly but as of
March 27, 1996 had not been obtained. The IPG/Goodson Agreement is in lieu of
and replaces the Company's option to acquire Interpublic's undivided 50%
interest in the LLC commencing, and effective only after April 30, 1996, for
$25,900,000 in cash (increasing during the option exercise period at a rate of
7% per annum). The IPG/Goodson Agreement results in the Company's full
ownership of the net assets held by the LLC. Effective January 1, 1996, the
Company's initial purchase price for the net assets of Mark Goodson Productions
(See Note 1) will increase by $25,000,000 to $50,785,000, resulting in goodwill
of $50,519,000. Consistent with its treatment of its undivided 50% interest,
the Company has allocated the increased purchase price to goodwill which will
be amortized over 25 years from October 6, 1995, the date of the Mark Goodson
Acquisition. The IPG/Goodson Agreement will further result in the Company
absorbing the full share of the contingent purchase price, to the extent earned
by the Sellers. The Company will account for the IPG/Goodson Agreement as a
purchase effective January 1, 1996.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
All American Communications, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of the combined
business of Mark Goodson Productions, L.P. and The Child's Play Company as of
December 31, 1995, and the related combined statements of operating income and
changes in partners' equity, and cash flows for the period from October 6, 1995
(inception) to December 31, 1995. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the combined
business of Mark Goodson Productions, L.P. and The Child's Play Company at
December 31, 1995, and their operating income and their cash flows for the
period from October 6, 1995 (inception) to December 31, 1995, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 28, 1996
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COMBINED BUSINESS OF MARK GOODSON PRODUCTIONS, L.P.
AND THE CHILD'S PLAY COMPANY
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands)
December 31,
1995
-----------
Assets:
Trade receivables $ 4,639
Trade receivables - related party 4,724
Television program costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $1,059 --
Furniture & equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation of $13 253
Other 64
-------
Total assets $ 9,680
=======
Liabilities and Partners' Equity:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,415
Due to sellers 793
-------
Total liabilities 2,208
-------
Partners' capital 266
Undistributed earnings 7,206
-------
Total partners' equity 7,472
-------
Total liabilities and partners' equity $ 9,680
=======
See accompanying notes.
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COMBINED BUSINESS OF MARK GOODSON PRODUCTION, L.P.
AND THE CHILD'S PLAY COMPANY
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATING INCOME
AND CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
Period From
October 6, 1995
(Inception) to
December 31, 1995
-----------------
Revenues:
Domestic $ 3,531
International - related party 4,724
Other 27
-------
8,282
-------
Expenses:
Domestic 1,059
Other 4
Depreciation 13
-------
1,076
-------
Operating income 7,206
Net assets acquired 266
Partners' equity, beginning of period --
-------
Partners' equity, end of period $ 7,472
=======
See accompanying notes.
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COMBINED BUSINESS OF MARK GOODSON PRODUCTIONS, L.P.
AND THE CHILD'S PLAY COMPANY
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Period From
October 6, 1995
(Inception) to
December 31, 1995
-----------------
Operating activities:
Operating income $ 7,206
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,072
Increase in trade receivables (9,363)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Additions to television program costs (1,059)
Other assets (64)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
and due to sellers 2,208
-------
Net cash provided by operating activities --
Investing activity:
Acquisition of net assets (266)
-------
Net cash used by investing activity (266)
Financing activity:
Partners' capital contribution 266
-------
Net cash provided by financing activity 266
Increase in cash --
Cash at beginning of period --
-------
Cash at end of period $ --
=======
See accompanying notes.
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COMBINED BUSINESS OF MARK GOODSON PRODUCTIONS, L.P.
AND THE CHILD'S PLAY COMPANY
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND TRANSACTIONS
Basis of Presentation
On October 6, 1995, the net assets of Mark Goodson Productions, L.P.,
The Child's Play Company and certain affiliates under common control prior to
October 6, 1995 ("Mark Goodson Productions") were sold to All American
Communications, Inc. ("AACI") and The Interpublic Group of Companies
("Interpublic") and placed in Mark Goodson Productions, LLC, a joint venture
(the "LLC").
The accompanying combined financial statements for the combined
business of Mark Goodson Productions, L.P. and The Child's Play Company (the
"Company") have been prepared from the books and records of Mark Goodson
Productions and present the combined results of operations from October 6, 1995
(inception) through December 31, 1995.
Recognition of Revenues
Revenues from network television licensing agreements are recognized as
episodes are completed and delivered to the network. Revenues from the
international licensing of format rights are recognized when earned as reported
to the Company by the licensees (principally a subsidiary of AACI).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Television Program Costs
Television program costs consist of direct production costs and
production overhead, less accumulated amortization. Such costs are stated at the
lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Selling costs and
other distribution costs which are not recoverable from the producers share of
revenues are charged to expense as incurred.
Television program costs, and estimated total costs of participations
and residuals, are amortized under the individual film forecast method in the
ratio that current period revenue recognized bears to management's estimate of
remaining gross revenue to be recognized.
Depreciation
Furniture and equipment are carried at cost and depreciation is
computed using the straight line method over five years, the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Depreciation expense from inception through December 31,
1995 amounted to $13,000.
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COMBINED BUSINESS OF MARK GOODSON PRODUCTIONS, L.P.
AND THE CHILD'S PLAY COMPANY
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND TRANSACTIONS (continued)
Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes has been presented in the accompanying
combined statement of operations and changes in partners' equity as the
Company, as a joint venture, is not subject to Federal or state taxes.
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company's principal source of international revenue and the related
receivable is from format rights licenses granted to a subsidiary of AACI. For
the period from October 6, 1995 through and as of December 31, 1995, the Company
reported revenues and had outstanding receivables from AACI of $4,724,000.
3. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER
The domestic revenue and receivable recognized by the Company as of
December 31, 1995 results from a license agreement with the CBS Network for the
game show The Price Is Right.
4. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Interpublic and AACI, effective January 1, 1996, entered into an
agreement pursuant to which AACI agreed to purchase Interpublic's 50% interest
in the LLC (the "IPG/Goodson Agreement"). AACI will account for the IPG/Goodson
Agreement as a purchase as of January 1, 1996.
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<PAGE> 75
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly cause this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 29, 1996
ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATION, INC.
By: /s/ Anthony J. Scotti
----------------------
Anthony J. Scotti
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Anthony J. Scotti Chairman of the Board & March 29, 1996
- ------------------------- Chief Executive Officer
Anthony J. Scotti (principal executive officer)
/s/ Thomas Bradshaw Director, Chief Financial Officer March 29, 1996
- ------------------------- and Treasurer (principal financial
Thomas Bradshaw officer and principal accounting
officer)
/s/ Eugene Beard Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
Eugene Beard
/s/ Lawrence E. Lamattina Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
Lawrence E. Lamattina
/s/ Gordon C. Luce Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
Gordon C. Luce
/s/ David A. Mount Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
David A. Mount
/s/ R. Timothy O'Donnell Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
R. Timothy O'Donnell
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 76
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Myron Roth Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
Myron Roth
/s/ Benjamin J. Scotti Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
Benjamin J. Scotti
/s/ Sydney D. Vinnedge Director March 29, 1996
- -------------------------
Sydney D. Vinnedge
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 77
ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
SCHEDULE II -VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
- ------------------------------------ ------------ ----------------------------- ---------- ----------
ADDITIONS
-----------------------------
CHARGED TO
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO OTHER BALANCE AT
BEGINNING OF COSTS AND ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS END OF
DESCRIPTION PERIOD EXPENSES --DESCRIBE --DESCRIBE PERIOD
- ------------------------------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 719 $ 311 $ - - $ - - $ 1,030
Allowance for estimated future
returns 1,169 - - 4,658 (2) 4,412 (3) 1,415
Allowance for makegood reserve 1,967 - - - - 1,432 (4) 535
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994:
Deducted from assets accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts 432 287 - - - - 719
Allowance for estimated future
returns 965 - - 3,368 (2) 3,164 (3) 1,169
Allowance for makegood reserves 1,844 3,757 - - 3,634 (4) 1,967
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993:
Deducted from assets accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts 395 56 - - 19 (1) 432
Allowance for estimated future
returns 1,174 - - 3,157 (2) 3,366 (3) 965
Allowance for makegood reserves 1,816 634 - - 606 (4) 1,844
</TABLE>
__________________________
(1) Write-offs of uncollectible amounts.
(2) Charged to recorded music revenues.
(3) Actual sales returns.
(4) Makegood credits issued to customers.
S-1
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 11
ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
(IN THOUSANDS - EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 8,181 6,135 4,826
Assumed exercise of dilutive options and warrants
under the treasury stock method based on
average market price 149 66 48
----------- ---------- -----------
Weighted average number of common shares and common
share equivalents - primary (B) 8,330 6,201 4,874
Additional shares from assumed exercise of dilutive
options and warrants under the treasury stock
method based on ending market price 127 - - 143
Weighted average assumed conversion of 6-1/2%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2003 5,178 5,217 1,258
----------- ---------- -----------
Weighted average number of common shares and common
share equivalents - fully diluted (D) 13,635 11,418 6,275
=========== ========== ===========
Computation of net income for per share purposes:
Net income applicable to common stockholders (A) $ 7,248 $ 455 $ 4,242
Add: After tax reduction of interest expense for
assumed conversion of 6-1/2% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due 2003 2,400 2,508 666
----------- ---------- -----------
Net income for fully diluted per share computation (C) $ 9,648 $ 2,963 $ 4,908
=========== ========== ===========
Net earnings per share:
Primary (A) / (B) $ 0.87 $ 0.07 $ 0.87
=========== ========== ===========
Fully diluted (C) / (D) $ 0.71 $ 0.26 (1) $ 0.78
=========== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
(1) - Calculation for 1994 is antidilutive.
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-64423) pertaining to the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan of All
American Communications, Inc. and in the Registration Statement (Form S-3
No. 33-77782) of All American Communications, Inc. and in the related
Prospectus of our report dated March 4, 1996, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of All American Communications, Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1995.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 28, 1996
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A) THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1995
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1995
<CASH> 20,094
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 118,561
<ALLOWANCES> 2,980
<INVENTORY> 75,662
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 0
<PP&E> 8,235
<DEPRECIATION> 3,709
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 301,582
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 0
<BONDS> 134,982
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<COMMON> 2
<OTHER-SE> 68,278
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 301,582
<SALES> 22,026
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 228,760
<CGS> 15,803
<TOTAL-COSTS> 204,669
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 2,399
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 9,959
<INCOME-PRETAX> 12,497
<INCOME-TAX> 5,249
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 7,248
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<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 7,248
<EPS-PRIMARY> .87
<EPS-DILUTED> .71
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