TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA INC
10-Q, 1998-09-14
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                                UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10-Q

[ X ] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the period ended July 31, 1998




Commission File Number 0-14998



                        Travel Ports of America, Inc.

      New York                                        16-1128554

           3495 Winton Place, Building C, Rochester, New York 14623

                                 716-272-1810




      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. 
                                                               [ X ] Yes [ ] No





      Class                 Outstanding at July 31, 1998
Common Stock, Par Value
 $.01 Per Share                     6,535,767

                       TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.

                                    INDEX

                                                                  Page
PART I      Financial Information

      Consolidated Balance Sheets, July 31, 1998 (unaudited)
            and April 30,1998..............................................    3

      Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited), quarter
            ended July 31, 1998 and 1997...................................    4

      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), quarter
            ended July 31, 1998 and 1997...................................    5

      Notes to Consolidated Financial Information..........................    6

      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
            Condition and Results of Operations............................    8


PART II     Other Information

      Index to Exhibits and Legal Proceedings..............................    9


      Signatures...........................................................   14



                       TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                7/31/98            4/30/98
                   ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  CASH AND EQUIVALENTS                        $3,989,443          $4,082,203
  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, LESS ALLOWANCE
    FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS OF $171,000 AT
    JULY 1998 AND $158,000 AT APRIL 1998       4,594,450           4,167,966
  NOTES RECEIVABLE                                31,219              30,346
  INVENTORIES                                  6,087,453           5,726,512
  PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS               877,269             884,864
  INCOME TAXES RECEIVABLE                                            214,676
  DEFERRED TAXES - CURRENT                       532,000             532,000
                                              -----------         ----------
      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                    16,111,834          15,638,567
NOTES RECEIVABLE, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR             567,795             575,548
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET            44,360,622          44,597,242
COST IN EXCESS OF UNDERLYING NET ASSET
  VALUE OF ACQUIRED COMPANIES                  1,824,069           1,840,116
OTHER ASSETS, NET                              2,058,001           2,161,255
                                              ----------          ----------
                                             $64,922,321         $64,812,728
                                              ===========         ==========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT           $3,382,214          $3,336,265
  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE                             6,656,582           6,669,874
  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - AFFILIATE                   706,726             236,263
  INCOME TAXES PAYABLE                           305,361
  ACCRUED COMPENSATION                         1,109,403           1,900,184
  ACCRUED SALES AND FUEL TAX                   1,835,201           1,806,814
  ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER
    CURRENT LIABILITIES                          977,651             938,720
                                              -----------         ----------
      TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES               14,973,138          14,888,120
LONG TERM DEBT                                21,419,863          22,322,369
CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES            5,456,667           6,054,167
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                          2,647,400           2,647,400
                                              -----------         ----------
              TOTAL LIABILITIES               44,497,068          45,912,056
                                              -----------         ----------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE AUTHORIZED
    - 10,000,000 SHARES, ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING
    AT JULY 31, 1998 - 6,535,767 AND
    APRIL 30, 1998 - 6,302,596                    65,358              63,026
  ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL                   7,945,968           7,337,021
  RETAINED EARNINGS                           12,413,927          11,500,625
                                              -----------         ----------
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                20,425,253          18,900,672
                                              ----------          ----------
                                             $64,922,321         $64,812,728
                                              ===========         ==========


                  TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOMES
                           (UNAUDITED)


                                              QUARTER ENDED
                                                  JULY
                                         1998             1997

NET SALES AND OPERATING REVENUE       $52,910,737      $56,397,785

COST OF GOODS SOLD                     39,548,611       43,036,822
                                      ------------    -------------

GROSS PROFIT                           13,362,126       13,360,963
                                      ------------    -------------

OPERATING EXPENSE                       9,864,486        9,762,266

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE      1,306,541        1,309,305

INTEREST EXPENSE                          745,618          809,722

OTHER INCOME, NET                         (43,621)         (58,271)
                                      ------------    -------------
                                       11,873,024       11,823,022
                                      ------------    -------------

INCOME BEFORE TAXES                     1,489,102        1,537,941

PROVISION FOR TAXES ON INCOME             575,800          636,700

                                      ============    =============
NET INCOME                               $913,302         $901,241
                                      ============    =============


PER SHARE DATA:

NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC                $0.14            $0.15
                                      ============    =============

NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED              $0.11            $0.12
                                      ============    =============

SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC              6,531,069        6,047,737
                                      ============    =============

SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED            8,626,136        8,039,023
                                      ============    =============

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                           TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                    (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>


                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31
<S>                                                      <C>                <C>
                                                          1998               1997
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     
  NET INCOME                                             $913,302           $901,241
  DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                           940,537            861,055
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -
    ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE                                  (426,484)          (411,091)
    INVENTORIES                                          (360,941)             8,515
    PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS                        7,595             51,804
    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE                                      457,171          1,783,364
    ACCRUED COMPENSATION                                 (790,781)          (643,973)
    ACCRUED SALES AND FUEL TAX                             28,387            125,521
    ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES         41,430           (155,950)
  INCOME TAXES PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE                         520,037            925,283
  OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS                                 68,494             47,578
                                                       -----------        -----------
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES           1,398,747          3,493,347
                                                       -----------        -----------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  EXPENDITURES FOR PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT           (653,109)        (1,704,649)
  PROCEEDS FROM DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY,
    PLANT AND EQUIPMENT                                         0             12,937
  NET PROCEEDS RECEIVED ON NOTES RECEIVABLE                 6,880              4,963
                                                       -----------        -----------
    NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES                (646,229)        (1,686,749)
                                                       -----------        -----------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS ON LONG-TERM DEBT                   (856,557)          (991,535)
  PROCEEDS FROM LONG-TERM BORROWING
  PRINCIPAL PAYMENT ON DEBENTURES                         (11,000)
  PROCEEDS FROM EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS/WARRANTS         22,279             11,352
    NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY
                                                       -----------        -----------
      FINANCING ACTIVITIES                               (845,278)          (980,183)
                                                       -----------        -----------

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS           (92,760)           826,415
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD              4,082,203          3,134,871
                                                        ----------         ---------
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD                   $3,989,443         $3,961,286
                                                       ===========        ===========


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD:
  INTEREST PAID                                          $741,997           $941,230
  INCOME TAXES PAID                                       $55,600                 $0
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                        TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                JULY 31, 1998


NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
- ----------------------------
The unaudited  financial  information  has been prepared in accordance  with the
Summary of Accounting Policies of the Company as outlined in Form 10-K filed for
the year ended April 30, 1998, and should be read in conjunction  with the Notes
to  Consolidated   Financial  Statements  appearing  therein.  The  consolidated
financial information includes the accounts of Travel Ports of America, Inc. and
its wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  Travel Port  Franchising,  Inc. and Travel Port
Systems, Inc., after elimination of all significant  intercompany  transactions.
In the opinion of management,  the unaudited financial  information contains all
adjustments  (consisting  only of normal  recurring  adjustments)  necessary  to
present  fairly the  Company's  financial  position  as of July 31, 1998 and the
results of  operations  for the three months  ended July 31, 1998 and 1997.  The
financial  information is based in part on estimates and has not been audited by
independent   accountants.   The   annual   statements   will  be   audited   by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

NOTE 2 INVENTORIES
- ------------------
Major classifications of inventories are as follows:
                                            July 31, 1998     April 30, 1998
      At first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost:
         Petroleum Products                 $1,190,200        $   837,080
         Store Merchandise                   2,316,215          2,385,387
         Parts for repairs and tires         1,926,870          1,823,610
         Other                                 654,168            680,435
                                            ----------        ----------- 
                                            $5,754,508        $ 5,726,512
                                            ==========        ===========

NOTE 3 EARNINGS PER SHARE
- -------------------------
The company has adopted the  provisions  of Statement  of  Financial  Accounting
Standards  (SFAS) No. 128,  "Earnings per Share"  (EPS).  Basic EPS excludes the
effect of common stock  equivalents and is computed by dividing income available
to common  shareholders by the weighted average of common shares outstanding for
the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the  potential  dilution  that could result if
securities or other  contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted
into common stock.  Historical  earnings per share have been restated to conform
with the provisions of SFAS 128.


                                                For quarter ended July 31
                                                     1998         1997
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
  Income applicable to common stock             $   913,302 $   901,241
  Weighted average common stock outstanding       6,531,069   6,047,737
  Basic earnings per common share               $       .14 $       .15


DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
  Income applicable to common stock             $   913,302 $   901,241
  interest expense on convertible debentures         70,178      59,288
                                                ----------- ----------- 
                                                $   983,480 $   960,529
                                                =========== ===========

  Weighted average common stock outstanding       6,531,069   6,047,737
  Options and warrants                              233,388     216,727
  Convertible debentures                          1,861,679   1,774,559
                                                  8,626,136   8,039,023

  Diluted earnings per common share             $       .11 $       .12
                                                =========== ===========


NOTE 4 FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND DEBENTURES
- ------------------------------------------
The Company's  primary  lending  institution  has renewed its commitment for the
Company's  existing line of credit until September 28, 1999. The regular line of
credit is limited to the lesser of $3,750,000 or the sum of 80% of the Company's
accounts receivable under 90 days old, plus 45% of the Company's  inventory.  As
of July 31, 1998,  the Company has utilized  $200,000 of its  available  line of
credit as collateral for various letters of credit.  In addition the Company has
$4,500,000 for a capital line of credit  available from its primary lender.  The
capital  line of  credit  calls  for  interest  only at prime  plus  1/4%  until
September  28, 1999.  At that time the line can be repaid or  amortized  over 42
months with interest at prime plus or LIBOR plus interest rate based upon funded
debt to EBITDA. No advances have been made against the capital line of credit.

During the quarter,  the Company called $450,000 of the 8.5% convertible  senior
subordinated  debentures due January 15, 2005. The holders of all but $11,000 of
the  debentures  elected to convert  their  debentures  into common stock of the
Company.

                   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
- ----------------------
First Quarter ended July 31, 1998 and 1997
- ------------------------------------------
Sales from operations  were  $52,911,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 1999, a
decrease of  $3,487,000,  or 6%, from the first  quarter of last year.  Non-fuel
sales  increased 4% over last year.  Diesel  gallons sold also  increased 4% but
lower retail selling prices, as a result of lower cost of diesel fuel, decreased
sales by $3,850,000.

Gross profit for the first  quarter was  $13,362,000,  even with the prior year.
Diesel gross profit declined almost $325,000 from lower margins,  as a result of
competitive  pressures.  This was  offset by  improved  non-fuel  margins in the
restaurants, merchandise stores, shops and motels.

Operating  expenses of $9,864,000 for the first quarter were  $102,000,  1% more
than last year, primarily as a result of increased depreciation expense. General
and  administrative  expenses  for the quarter  were  $1,307,000,  a decrease of
$3,000 from last year. Interest expense decreased from last year by $64,000 as a
result of decreased levels of debt and use of LIBOR rate financing.

Net income for the quarter was $913,000,  an increase of $12,000 or 1% over last
year for the reasons discussed above.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- ----------------------------------------------------
The Company's cash position  decreased by $93,000 to $3,989,000 during the three
months ended July 31, 1998.  Cash from operations was $1,399,000 for the quarter
compared  to  $3,493,000  in the prior year.  Lower cost of diesel fuel  reduced
accounts payable levels from last year and inventories increased slightly.

Investing  activities  resulted in a net use of $646,000.  Capital  expenditures
during the first three  months of fiscal 1998 were  $653,000,  $1,052,000  lower
than  last  year.  The major  renovation  projects  from  last  year are  mostly
completed.

Financing activities for the first three months of fiscal 1999 used $845,000 due
to principal payments on long-term debt. During the quarter,  the Company called
$450,000 of the 8.5% convertible senior subordinated  debentures due January 15,
2005. The holders of all but $11,000 of the debentures  elected to convert their
debentures into common stock of the Company.

The Company's  primary  lending  institution  has renewed its commitment for the
Company's  existing line of credit until September 28, 1999. The regular line of
credit is limited to the lesser of $3,750,000 or the sum of 80% of the Company's
accounts receivable under 90 days old, plus 45% of the Company's  inventory.  As
of July 31, 1998,  the Company has utilized  $200,000 of its  available  line of
credit as collateral for various letters of credit.  In addition the Company has
$4,500,000 for a capital line of credit  available from its primary lender.  The
capital  line of  credit  calls  for  interest  only at prime  plus  1/4%  until
September  28, 1999.  At that time the line can be repaid or  amortized  over 42
months with interest at prime plus or LIBOR plus interest rate based upon funded
debt to EBITDA. No advances have been made against the capital line of credit.

The Company has completed a review of its operational and financial  systems and
believe all areas  except one to be Year 2000  compliant.  New software is being
acquired for its accounting  systems.  The new system is Year 2000 compliant and
will be implemented prior to December 31, 1998.

Authorized,  but unissued stock is available for financing needs; however, there
are no current plans to use this source.


   
                        TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.
                         PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
                         ----------------------------
                        

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

      The  Company is not  presently a party to any  litigation  (i) that is not
covered by  insurance  or (ii)  which  singly or in the  aggregate  would have a
material  adverse  effect on the  Company's  financial  condition and results of
operations,  and management has no knowledge that any other  litigation has been
threatened.

Item 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

                  None

Item 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

                  None


Item 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

                  None

Item 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

                  None

   
Item 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
    

   (a)  EXHIBITS

   
      (2)   Plan of acquisition, reorganization, agreement, liquidation, or
              succession

                  Not applicable

      (3)   Articles of Incorporation and By-laws

            Exhibit 3-a and exhibit 3-b to the Company's  Registration Statement
      on Form S-18,  File No.  33-7870-NY are  incorporated  herein by reference
      with respect to the Restated  Certificate of Incorporation  and By-laws of
      the Company.
    

            Certificate of Amendment of Certificate  of  Incorporation  changing
      the name of the  Corporation,  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference  to
      Exhibit 3-c of the Company's report of Form 10-K dated July 27, 1993.

   
      (4)    Instruments  defining  the rights of  security  holders,  including
             indentures

            Exhibit 4-a,  Form of Common  Stock  Certificate,  to the  Company's
      Registration  Statement on Form S-18, File No.  33-7870-NY is incorporated
      herein by  reference  with respect to  instruments  defining the rights of
      security holders.
    

            Exhibit 4-c, Form of Indenture dated as of January 24, 1995, between
      Travel  Ports of America,  Inc.  and  American  Stock  Transfer  and Trust
      Company, as Trustee,  with respect to up to $5,000,000 principal amount of
      8.5% Convertible  Senior  Subordinated  Debentures due January 15, 2005 is
      incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4-c to the Company's  Current Report
      on Form 8-K dated February 15, 1995.

            Exhibit   4-d,   Form  of  Warrant  to  purchase   Common  Stock  is
      incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4-d to the Company's  Current Report
      on Form 8-K dated February 15, 1995.

            Exhibit  4-e,  Form of  Indenture  as of December  4, 1997,  between
      Travel Ports of America,  Inc. and Cephas  Capital  Partners,  L.P.,  with
      respect to $2,000,000  principal amount of 7.81% Convertible  Subordinated
      Debentures due December 4, 2007, is  incorporated  by reference to Exhibit
      4-e to the Company's Form 10-Q dated December 12, 1997.

            Exhibit   4-f,   Form  of  Warrant  to  purchase   Common  Stock  is
      incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4-e to the Company's Form 10-Q dated
      December 12, 1997.


   
      (11)  Statement re: computation of earnings per share

            Computation  of earnings  per share is set forth in Exhibit  (11) on
              page 12 of this report.

      (15)  Letter re: unaudited interim financial information

                  Not applicable

      (18)  Letter re: change in accounting principals

                  Not applicable

      (19)  Previously unfiled documents

                  None

      (20)  Report furnished to security holders

                  Not applicable

      (22)  Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security
             holders

                  None

      (23)  Consents of experts and counsel

                  Not applicable

      (24)  Power of attorney

                  None
    

      (27)  Financial Data Schedule

                  Exhibit (27) on page 15 of this report.


   
      (99)  Additional exhibits

                  None
    

   (b)  REPORT ON FORM 8-K

                  None

                                 EXHIBIT (11)

                   COMPUTATION OF BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
                   --------------------------------------- 
                     FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JULY 31, 1998
                   
Net income per share was computed by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding.

Shares outstanding at end of May                      6,521,672
Shares outstanding at end of June                     6,535,767
Shares outstanding at end of July                     6,535,767
                                                      ---------
Average number of shares outstanding                  6,531,069
                                                      =========

Net income per basic share                                 $.14


                  COMPUTATION OF DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
                  -----------------------------------------
                     FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JULY 31, 1998

Net income per share was computed by dividing net income, adjusted for debenture
interest, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common
stock equivalents.

            Total Options
            and Warrants        Average             Average
Qtr. Ended  Below Market    Exercise Price      Market Price            Shares
- ----------  ------------    --------------      ------------            ------
7/31/98        816,937          $2.217             $3.104               233,388
Average number of shares outstanding                                  6,531,069
8.5% convertible debenture                                            1,359,167
7.81% convertible debenture                                             502,512
                                                                      ---------
                                                                      8,626,136
                                                                      =========
Net income for quarter ended 7/31/98                                 $  913,302
Interest on convertible debentures                                       70,178
                                                                      ---------
                                                                     $  983,480
                                                                      =========
Net income per diluted share                                               $.11
                                                                           ====

<PAGE>

                                  SIGNATURES

Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
Registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                    TRAVEL PORTS OF AMERICA, INC.




Date: September 14, 1998            s/ John M. Holahan
                                    ------------------
                                    John M. Holahan, President




Date: September 14, 1998            s/ William Burslem III
                                    ----------------------
                                    William Burslem III
                                    Vice President

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