SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997
Commission file no. 0-15152
FIND/SVP, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 13-2670985
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
625 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10011
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Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 645-4500
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes __x__ No ______
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practical date.
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share: 6,606,369 shares as of July 31, 1997.
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FIND/SVP, Inc.
CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, 1997(unaudited) and December 31, 1996 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996(unaudited) 5
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited) 6
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996(unaudited) 7
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 8
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 16
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 16
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 16
SIGNATURES 17
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FIND/SVP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, December 31,
Assets 1997 1996
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(unaudited) (audited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .................... $ 345,000 $ 634,000
Accounts receivable, net ..................... 3,333,000 2,837,000
Note receivable .............................. 50,000 50,000
Prepaid and refundable income taxes .......... 1,010,000 549,000
Inventories .................................. 2,162,000 2,281,000
Deferred tax assets .......................... 78,000 99,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .... 762,000 525,000
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Total current assets ........... 7,740,000 6,975,000
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Equipment and leasehold improvements, net ...... 4,910,000 3,935,000
Other assets:
Deferred charges ............................. 1,134,000 949,000
Goodwill, net ................................ 265,000 276,000
Cash surrender value of life insurance ....... 451,000 424,000
Deferred tax assets .......................... 266,000 200,000
Deferred financing fees, net ................. 87,000 93,000
Security deposits ............................ 144,000 144,000
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Total assets ................... $14,997,000 $12,996,000
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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FIND/SVP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(continued)
June 30, December 31,
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 1997 1996
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(unaudited) (audited)
Current liabilities:
Notes payable, current installments $ 2,227,000 $ 516,000
Trade accounts payable 1,429,000 1,082,000
Accrued expenses 1,422,000 1,382,000
Accrued interest, current installments 98,000 29,000
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Total current liabilities 5,176,000 3,009,000
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Unearned retainer income 2,446,000 1,724,000
Notes payable, excluding current installments 3,578,000 3,826,000
Accrued interest, excluding current installments 98,000 29,000
Accrued rent payable 156,000 197,000
Deferred compensation 163,000 152,000
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value.
Authorized 2,000,000 shares; none
issued and outstanding -- --
Common stock, $0.0001 par value.
Authorized 10,000,000 shares
6,560,984 and 6,547,184 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 1997
and December 31, 1996, respectively 1,000 1,000
Capital in excess of par value 3,869,000 3,861,000
Accumulated (deficit) earnings (490,000) 197,000
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Total shareholders' equity 3,380,000 4,059,000
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$ 14,997,000 $ 12,996,000
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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FIND/SVP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
1997 1996
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Revenues $ 15,737,000 $ 15,638,000
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Operating expenses:
Direct costs 9,166,000 8,214,000
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 7,526,000 6,782,000
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Operating (loss) income (955,000) 642,000
Interest income 9,000 13,000
Interest expense (244,000) (129,000)
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(Loss) income before provision for
income taxes (1,190,000) 526,000
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (503,000) 236,000
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Net (loss) income (687,000) 290,000
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(Loss) income per common and common
equivalent share:
Net (loss) income ($ 0.10) $ 0.04
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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FIND/SVP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
1997 1996
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Revenues $ 7,905,000 $ 7,869,000
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Operating expenses:
Direct costs 4,662,000 4,013,000
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 3,754,000 3,528,000
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Operating (loss) income (511,000) 328,000
Interest income 4,000 9,000
Interest expense (129,000) (65,000)
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(Loss) income before provision for income taxes (636,000) 272,000
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (266,000) 124,000
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Net (loss) income (370,000) 148,000
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(Loss) income per common and common equivalent
share:
Net (loss) income ($ 0.06) $ 0.02
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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FIND/SVP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
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1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income $ (687,000) $ 290,000
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 560,000 537,000
Amortization of discount on notes payable 2,000 --
Amortization of deferred financing fees 17,000 --
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 106,000 116,000
Common stock issued for services 38,000 --
Increase in deferred compensation 11,000 10,000
Decrease in accrued rent payable (41,000) (47,000)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance (27,000) (33,000)
(Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes (45,000) 2,000
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable (602,000) (150,000)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid & refundable income taxes (461,000) 6,000
Decrease (increase) in inventories 119,000 (425,000)
Increase in deferred financing fees (11,000) --
Increase in prepaid expenses and deferred charges (564,000) (198,000)
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable
and accrued expenses 387,000 (309,000)
Increase in accrued interest 138,000 --
Increase in unearned retainer income 722,000 421,000
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Total adjustments 349,000 (70,000)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (338,000) 220,000
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (1,382,000) (1,005,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,382,000) (1,005,000)
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Financing Activities:
Principal borrowings under notes payable 1,722,000 733,000
Principal payments under notes payable (261,000) (212,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 25,000 38,000
Purchase and retirement of treasury shares (55,000) --
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,431,000 559,000
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (289,000) (226,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1996 and 1995 634,000 522,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 1997 and 1996 $ 345,000 $ 296,000
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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FIND/SVP, INC. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A. MANAGEMENT'S STATEMENT
In the opinion of Management, the accompanying consolidated condensed financial
statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present
fairly the financial position at June 30, 1997, and the results of operations
and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 and cash
flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. Operating results
for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31,
1997.
The Company has reclassified certain prior year balances to conform with current
presentation.
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and the related interpretations in
accounting for its stock option plan. During 1996, the FASB issued Statement No.
123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation. Accordingly, the Company presented
pro forma net income and earnings per share information beginning with its
fiscal year-ended December 31, 1996 Financial Statements, and will present pro
forma information with future year-end financial statements.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these consolidated
condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 1996
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996.
B. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of federal, state and local income
taxes. The $503,000 tax benefit recognized as of June 30, 1997 represents 42.3%
of the loss before benefit for income taxes as of June 30, 1997. The benefit
represents a net operating loss carryback for federal purposes, a deferred tax
benefit from a net operating loss carryforward for state and local taxes and a
net deferred tax benefit for temporary items. The effective tax rate was 44.9%
as of June 30, 1996.
Based on the Company's history of prior operating earnings and its expectations
for the future, which include the Company's restructuring efforts to improve
performance, management has determined that the future operating income of the
Company will more likely than not be sufficient to recognize fully the net
deferred tax assets.
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FIND/SVP, Inc.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six months ended June 30, 1997 compared to six months ended June 30, 1996. Three
months ended June 30, 1997 compared to three months ended June 30, 1996.
GENERAL
During the fourth quarter of 1996 the Company announced a $2.5 million financing
arrangement (12% subordinated notes of the Company) led by a fund managed by
Furman Selz Investments LLC. The proceeds are being used to adopt a more
aggressive growth strategy in conjunction with the restructuring of operations
which began in the third quarter of 1996, the goal of which is to increase the
long term revenues and profitability of the Company and to position the Company
to take advantage of ongoing changes in the marketplace for its services.
There can be no assurances of such revenue increases or the timing of such
revenues.
The growth strategy has thus far resulted in, and is expected to continue to
result in, a significant increase in operating expenses during 1997. The
resultant revenue increase, however, is not anticipated to affect operating
income before the fourth quarter of 1997. More specifically, the Company intends
to use the proceeds from the $2.5 million financing agreement to, among other
things, enhance the management of the Company and to enhance the Company's
technological infrastructure at a more rapid pace. In addition, technology
enhancements already undertaken have resulted in higher capital expenditures for
the six months ended June 30, 1997 than in previous years. During the quarter
ended June 30, 1997 the Company began a search, and accordingly has accrued the
search fee, for an addition to the Senior Management Group.
Additionally, the financing arrangement has an option for up to an additional
$2.5 million financing at the discretion of the participants. If the second
round of financing is provided, the Company will re-evaluate it's growth
strategy at that time with the intention of utilizing the funds in the most
effective manner for the long-term success of the Company.
During the second quarter of 1997, the Company borrowed $1,722,000 under its
Commercial Revolving Promissory Note with State Street Bank and Trust Company
(the "Bank"). Additionally, on July 24, 1997 the Bank extended the available
credit under this Note from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000, and extended the term of
the Note to September 30, 1997.
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The availability under the Note is reduced by approximately $150,000 as the Note
secures certain long-term letters of credit.
OPERATING REVENUES
Operating Revenues increased by $99,000 or 0.6% to $15,737,000 for the six-month
period ended June 30, 1997 and by $36,000 or 0.5% to $7,905,000 for the
three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the comparable periods of
the prior year.
The Company's Quick Consulting and Research Service revenues grew by $388,000 or
4.0% to $10,057,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997 and by $135,000
or 2.7% to $5,061,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared
to the comparable periods of the prior year. The increases were due primarily to
an increase in the number of retainer clients and an increase in the average fee
paid per client.
Revenues in the Strategic Consulting and Research area decreased by $19,000 or
0.8% to $2,449,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997 and by $34,000
or 2.7% to $1,227,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared
to the comparable periods of the prior year. The decrease in revenue for the
three-month period ended June 30,1997 is primarily due to a decrease in revenue
from customer loyalty projects compared to the quarter ended June 30, 1996.
Published Research revenues decreased by $251,000 or 7.4% to $3,135,000 for the
six-month period ended June 30, 1997 and by $74,000 or 4.5% to $1,568,000 for
the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the comparable periods
of the prior year. The decreases were primarily due to a general softening in
the print study marketplace and a planned reduction in multiclient study
production for the first half of 1997, partially offset by an increase in study
revenues received from third-party on-line services and by revenues from new
services in the Emerging Technologies Research Group.
The Company operates a small newsletter publishing operation. However, the
newsletters that are produced generated less than 1% of the Company's revenues
in 1997 and 1996.
DIRECT COSTS
Direct costs increased by 11.6% or $952,000 to $9,166,000 for the six-month
period ended June 30, 1997 and by 16.2% or $649,000 to $4,662,000 for the
three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the comparable periods of
1996. As a percent of revenues, direct costs increased to 58.2% for the
six-month period ended June 30, 1997 from 52.5% for the corresponding period in
1996. As a percent of revenues, direct costs increased to 59.0% for the
three-month period ended June 30, 1997 from 51.0% for the corresponding period
in 1996.
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The increase in total direct costs is due to new service offerings, such as the
Continuous Advisory Service in the Emerging Technologies Research Group which
began in June 1996, and the planned expansion of current services. The increase
in the percentage of revenue is due mainly to the timing of costs related to the
expansion of services versus the timing of the incremental revenue.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 11.0% or $744,000 to
$7,526,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997 and by 6.4% or $226,000
to $3,754,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the
corresponding periods of the prior year. As a percent of revenues, selling,
general and administrative expenses increased to 47.8% for the six-month period
ended June 30, 1997 from 43.4% for the corresponding period in 1996. As a
percent of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to
47.5% for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 from 44.8% for the
corresponding period in 1996. The increase in expenses in the selling, general
and administrative areas is due to the significant investment in sales and
promotional efforts to generate incremental revenues in accordance with the
Company's restructuring plans and the use of proceeds from financing received
during the fourth quarter of 1996, and the continued management development in
the general and administrative areas.
OPERATING LOSS
Operating loss was $955,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997 as
compared to operating income of $642,000 for the corresponding period in 1996.
Operating loss was $511,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as
compared to operating income of $328,000 for the corresponding period in 1996.
The operating loss was due primarily to an increase in direct costs and selling,
general and administrative expenses in accordance with the Company's
restructuring plans and the use of proceeds from financing received during the
fourth quarter of 1996, without a commensurate increase in revenues.
INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE
Interest income was $9,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997 and
$13,000 for the corresponding period in 1996. Interest income was $4,000 for the
three-month period ended June 30, 1997 and $9,000 for the corresponding period
in 1996. Interest expense was $244,000 for the six-month period ended June 30,
1997 as compared to $129,000 for the corresponding period in 1996. Interest
expense was $129,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997 as compared
to $65,000 for the corresponding period in 1996. The increases in interest
expense for the periods ended June 30, 1997 were due to the issuance of
Subordinated Notes of the Company in the fourth quarter of 1996,
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borrowings under the Commercial Revolving Promissory Note during the second
quarter of 1997 and the incurrence of additional bank borrowings during the
second quarter of 1996 for equipment and facility expansion.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the six months ended June 30, 1997, there was a negative cash flow from
operating activities of $338,000 which resulted from a net loss of $687,000, an
increase in accounts receivable of $602,000, an increase in prepaid expenses and
deferred charges of $564,000, an increase in prepaid and refundable income taxes
of $461,000, a decrease in accrued rent payable of $41,000, an increase in cash
surrender value of life insurance of $27,000, an increase in deferred income
taxes of $45,000 and an increase in deferred financing fees of $11,000. This was
partially offset by an increase in unearned retainer income of $722,000,
depreciation and amortization of $560,000, an increase in trade accounts payable
and accrued expenses of $387,000, a decrease in inventories of $119,000, an
increase in accrued interest of $138,000, a provision for losses on accounts
receivable of $106,000, common stock issued for services of $38,000,
amortization of deferred financing fees of $17,000, an increase in deferred
compensation of $11,000 and amortization of discount on notes payable of $2,000.
For the six months ended June 30, 1996, there was a positive cash flow from
operating activities of $220,000 which resulted from net income of $290,000,
depreciation and amortization of $537,000, an increase in unearned retainer
income of $421,000, a provision for losses on accounts receivable of $116,000,
an increase in deferred compensation of $10,000, a decrease in prepaid and
refundable income taxes of $6,000 and a decrease in deferred income taxes of
$2,000. This was partially offset by an increase in inventories of $425,000, a
decrease in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses of $309,000, an increase
in prepaid expenses, deferred charges and deferred financing fees of $198,000,
an increase in accounts receivable of $150,000, a decrease in accrued rent
payable of $47,000 and an increase in cash surrender value of life insurance of
$33,000.
The Company's financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 1997
include principal borrowings under notes payable of $1,722,000 and proceeds from
exercise of stock options of $25,000, partially offset by principal payments
under notes payable of $261,000 and purchase and retirement of treasury stock of
$55,000, resulting in net cash provided by financing activities of $1,431,000.
This compares to principal borrowings under notes payable of $733,000 and
proceeds from exercise of stock options of $38,000, partially offset by
principal payments under notes payable of $212,000, resulting in net cash
provided by financing activities of $559,000 for the six months ended June 30,
1996.
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The Company had investing activities of $1,382,000 for capital expenditures for
the six months ended June 30, 1997. This compares to $1,005,000 for capital
expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 1996. The major portion of the
expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 1997 was for the enhancement of
internal proprietary software and the purchase of computer equipment.
The Company's working capital decreased by $1,402,000 to $2,564,000 on June 30,
1997 as compared to December 31, 1996. Cash balances were $345,000 and $634,000
on June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.
On October 31, 1996, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into a Note and
Warrant Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Furman Selz SBIC, L.P.
("Furman Selz"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Furman Selz purchased from the
Company and its subsidiaries, for an aggregate consideration of $2,025,000,
five-year promissory notes ("Notes") in the principal amount of $2,025,000, and
ten-year warrants ("Warrants") to purchase 900,000 shares of the Company's
common stock, par value $.0001 per share ("Common Stock"), at $2.25 per share.
The Notes accrue interest at an annual rate of 12% on the unpaid principal
balance. Accrued but unpaid interest is due and payable on November 30, 1997,
November 30, 1998 and on May 30 and November 30 of each year thereafter,
commencing on May 30, 1999, except that final payment of interest shall be due
and payable on October 31, 2001. However, one-half of the interest due and
payable on November 30, 1997 shall be deferred and payable on November 30, 2000
and one-half of the interest due and payable on November 30, 1998, May 30, 1999
and November 30, 1999 shall be deferred and payable on October 31, 2001. Any
interest deferred shall compound and accrue interest at the rate of the Notes
until paid.
The Agreement also provides that the Company and its subsidiaries may enter into
an agreement on similar terms with SVP, S.A. or affiliates thereof, pursuant to
which SVP, S.A. may purchase Notes from the Company and its subsidiaries up to
the principal amount of $475,000, and Warrants to purchase up to 211,111 shares
of Common Stock. On November 30, 1996, the Company and SVP, S.A. entered into
such a Note and Warrant Agreement as described above, for an aggregate
consideration of $475,000. SVP, S.A. currently owns about 1,438,374 shares of
Common Stock, including shares issuable under outstanding Warrants, or
approximately 21.3% of the outstanding shares.
The Agreement further provides that Furman Selz and SVP, S.A. at their option,
can purchase up to the amount of their respective initial investments, up to an
additional $2,500,000 in Notes and Warrants on the same terms and conditions as
the first $2,500,000, at any time before December 31, 1997. On August 8, 1997
SVP, S.A. notified the
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Company of its intention to execute its right to purchase 475,000 units,
consisting of $475,000 principal amount of Option Notes and Option Warrants to
purchase 211,111 shares of Common Stock.
On July 24, 1997 the Company signed an amendment to the Commercial Revolving
Promissory Note with the Bank, dated April 27, 1995, increasing the available
credit to $2,500,000 from $2,000,000. The $500,000 additional credit is secured
by the anticipated tax refund related to the Company's 1996 loss. The note
expires on September 30, 1997. The Company is currently in the process of
negotiating a longer-term Commercial Revolving Promissory Note with the Bank.
On September 19, 1996 the Company signed a thirty-day Commercial Revolving
Promissory Note with the Bank for $500,000 at .25 percentage points above the
prime rate. The Note expired on October 18, 1996 and was accordingly paid in
full and cancelled on that date. The Note was in addition to the $2,000,000
Commercial Revolving Promissory Note with the Bank signed on April 27, 1995.
On May 31, 1996 the Company signed a Commercial Term Loan and Security Agreement
with the Bank for $500,000. The Term Loan is for a period of five years at .75
percentage points above the prime rate and requires quarterly principal payments
of $25,000. The Note was in addition to the $2,000,000 Commercial Term Loan with
the Bank signed on April 27, 1995.
The Revolving and Term Promissory Notes are secured by all of the assets of the
Company. As of June 30, 1997, there was $1,600,000 outstanding on the term loans
and $1,722,000 outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The revolving
credit agreement is used to secure certain long-term letters of credit. As such,
as of June 30, 1997, the availability under the revolving credit agreement was
$128,000. As previously noted, an additional $500,000 was made available under
the agreement on July 24, 1997.
The Company expects to spend approximately $325,000 for capital items for the
remainder of 1997, the major portion of which will be for the enhancement of
internal software and for computer equipment.
The Company believes that cash flow from operations and borrowings under the
line of credit, along with the expected proceeds from the SVP, S.A. exercise of
its right to purchase 475,000 units, and from the possible exercise by Furman
Selz of their option to acquire notes and warrants (for which there can be no
assurance), will be sufficient to cover its expected capital expenditures for
the next 12 months and that it has sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months.
In the event that the Bank does not agree to an extension or renewal of the
Commercial Revolving Promissory Note, the Company is prepared to begin
discussions with other sources of financing.
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INFLATION
The Company has in the past been able to increase the price of its products and
services sufficiently to offset the effects of inflation on wages and other
expenses, and anticipates that it will be able to do so in the future.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On May 30, 1997, Asset Value Fund Limited Partnership ("Asset Value"), a
shareholder in the Company, commenced an action in the United States District
Court for the Southern District of New York entitled ASSET VALUE FUND LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP V. FIND/SVP, INC. AND ANDREW P. GARVIN, Civil Action No. 97 Civ.
3977 (LAK). The complaint alleges that between October 1995 and August 1996 the
Company and its president made certain oral misstatements to Paul Koether, the
principal of Asset Value, concerning the financial condition of the Company and
that those misstatements induced Asset Value to buy more shares of the Company
and to refrain from selling the shares it already held. The complaint alleges
that those misstatements give rise to causes of action for violation of Section
10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and for
fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and negligent misrepresentation. The complaint
demands compensatory damages in excess of $1.5 million and punitive damages in
excess of $5 million, as well as costs and attorneys' fees.
After this action was commenced, the Company issued a press release in which it
stated: "We believe this lawsuit is totally without merit and will contest it
vigorously. Furthermore, a review of Mr. Koether's past actions shows he has
filed similar types of suits against other companies that are not necessarily in
the best interests of other shareholders, the company's employees or customers."
Shortly before the Company was to file a motion to dismiss this action, its
counsel was informed that Asset Value had retained new counsel and planned to
amend its complaint. The Company's counsel responded by writing a letter to
plaintiff's counsel setting forth the factual and legal deficiencies in the
complaint and stating that if the amended complaint is similarly baseless, the
Company and Mr. Garvin would seek appropriate sanctions against Asset Value and
its counsel.
On August 13, 1997, the Company was served with an amended complaint which
alleges that between January 1996 and August 1996, the Company and its president
made certain misstatements concerning the financial condition of the Company and
that those misstatements induced Asset Value to buy more shares of the Company
and to refrain from selling the shares it already held. The amended complaint
alleges that those misstatements give rise to causes of action for violation of
Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder
and for common law fraud. The complaint demands compensatory and punitive
damages in an amount to be determined at trial, as well as costs and attorneys'
fees. The Company believes that the amended complaint, like the original
complaint, is completely devoid of merit and plans to vigorously defend against
it.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
B. Reports on Form 8-K
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None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FIND/SVP Inc.
(REGISTRANT)
Date: August 14, 1997 /s/Andrew P. Garvin
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Andrew P. Garvin, Chairman and
President
Date: August 14, 1997 /s/Peter J. Fiorillo
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Peter J. Fiorillo
Executive Vice President
(Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer)
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