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 (FEE REQUIRED) For the fiscal year ended June 30,
1999.
_ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER : 33-79356
dick clark productions, inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 23-2038115
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
3003 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, California 91510-7811
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (818) 841-3003 Common Stock, par value $.01
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X or No
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. Yes X or No
The aggregate market value of the Registrant's voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant computed by reference to the closing sales
price as quoted on NASDAQ on September 23, 1999, was approximately $20,880,000.
As of September 23, 1999, 8,433,023 shares of Registrant's $.01 par
value common stock and 826,875 shares of the Registrant's $.01 par value Class A
common stock were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held November 2, 1999 are incorporated by reference into Part
I and Part III of this Report.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
BACKGROUND
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dick clark productions, inc. was incorporated in California in 1977 and
was reincorporated in November 1986 as a Delaware corporation. As used in this
Report, unless the context otherwise expressly requires, the term "Company"
refers to dick clark productions, inc. and its predecessors and their respective
subsidiaries.
The Company develops and produces a wide range of television
programming for television networks, first-run domestic syndicators (which
provide programming for independent and network affiliated stations), cable
networks and advertisers. Since 1957, the Company has been a significant
supplier of television programming and has produced thousands of hours of
television entertainment, including series, annual, recurring and one-time
specials and movies for television. The Company also licenses the rebroadcast
rights to some of its programs, licenses certain segments of its programming to
third parties and from time to time produces home videos. In addition, the
Company, on a limited basis, develops and produces theatrical motion pictures,
which are generally produced in conjunction with third parties who provide the
financing for such motion pictures.
Since fiscal 1990, the Company has operated entertainment-themed
restaurants known as Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill(R). In fiscal 1992,
the first restaurant developed by the Company was opened in Overland Park,
Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. The Company is currently operating restaurants
in seven locations, following the December, 1998 closure of Dick Clark's
American Bandstand Club in Reno, Nevada and the September, 1999 closure of the
restaurant in Austin, Texas. The Company continues to focus its expansion
efforts primarily on the restaurant concept, which the Company believes has a
broader market appeal and greater potential for future revenue growth. It is the
Company's long-term objective to continue to develop its entertainment-themed
restaurant concept by opening additional Company-operated restaurants in
strategically desirable markets. The Company anticipates opening three
additional restaurants by the end of fiscal 2000 and is actively negotiating for
additional sites for new restaurants for this growing national chain.
In January 1991, the Company established a subsidiary, dick clark
communications, inc. ("dcci"), in order to enter the corporate productions and
communications business. This subsidiary specializes in the development and
execution of non-traditional marketing communications programs, corporate
meetings and special events, new product introductions, trade shows and
exhibits, event marketing, film, video and leisure attractions. The Company's
strategy is to provide value to its clients by accessing the wide range of
talent and production resources the Company utilizes for television production
and by providing a level of creativity, production quality and efficiency that
is uncommon in this market.
Since its inception, the Company's principal stockholder has been
Richard ("Dick") W. Clark, who the Company believes to be one of the best-known
personalities in the entertainment industry. Many of the Company's television
and corporate programs involve the executive producing services and creative
input of Mr. Clark. However, Mr. Clark's performance services are not exclusive
to the Company. The Company also employs other experienced producers who are
actively involved in the Company's television production business and dcci's
business.
The Company's principal lines of business according to industry
segments are television production and related activities (including, without
limitation, the aforementioned operations of dcci) and restaurant operations
(dick clark restaurants, inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries). For financial
information about the Company's industry segments with respect to each of the
fiscal years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1999, see Note 9 "Business
Segment Information" to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements on page
32 of the Company's 1999 Annual Report.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
PRODUCTION AND RELATED BUSINESS
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INTRODUCTION
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Historically, the Company has produced entertainment television
programming for daytime, primetime and late night telecast and has become one of
the most versatile independent production companies in the entertainment
business today. The Company's programming mix has included awards shows,
entertainment and comedy specials and series, children's programming, talk and
game show series, movies-for-television and dramatic series. Many of the
established television specials are produced annually and have become an
expected television event. This breadth of production, together with the
Company's reputation for developing high-quality, popular shows on budget,
distinguishes the Company as a unique and highly regarded programming provider.
This is particularly significant with the growing demand for cost-efficient,
original programming from new cable networks, advertisers and syndicators.
The Company has generally been able to fund its production costs from
license fees paid by the recipients of the programming. However, increasing
consolidation in the entertainment industry has resulted in many of the
Company's traditional customers (such as the television networks) merging with
its competitors who provide entertainment production services. As a result, the
Company's ability to market its programming expertise has been reduced. In
addition, the proliferation of cable networks over the last decade has also
resulted in smaller license fees being paid by networks and other broadcasters.
In particular, the development and production of situation comedies and dramatic
series generally now require substantial deficit financing because the license
fees payable for such programs do not cover production costs. Consequently, the
Company is selective in its development efforts in the dramatic and situation
comedy series area.
Programming in which the Company owns the distribution rights and which
are not subject to restrictions associated with the initial license agreement
may be marketed by the Company in ancillary markets which include, among others,
cable television, foreign and domestic rerun syndication and home video.
Successful television series and television movies can have significant rerun
syndication, cable and other ancillary value. However, a television series must
normally be broadcast for at least three or four television seasons before rerun
syndication is feasible. Consequently, a relatively low percentage of television
series are successful enough to be syndicated.
TELEVISION MARKET, PRODUCTION AND LICENSING
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MARKET. The market for television programming is composed primarily of
the broadcast television networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox Broadcasting Company,
United Paramount Network and the WB Network), syndicators of first-run
programming (such as Columbia, Inc. and Buena Vista Television) which license
programs on a station-by-station basis, and basic and pay cable networks (such
as The Fox Family Channel, The Nashville Network and VH-1). The Company also
deals directly with companies such as Busch Entertainment Corp., Universal
Studios Hollywood and SFM Entertainment, which finance the production of
specials and other programming on which they intend to advertise their products.
The Company, through dcci, provides television expertise to those corporations
seeking television outlets for their events and promotions.
PRODUCTION. The production of television programming involves the
development of a format based on a creative concept or literary property into a
television script or teleplay, the selection of talent and, in most cases, the
filming or taping and technical and post-production work necessary to create a
finished product. The Company is continuously engaged in developing and
acquiring concepts and literary properties. The most promising of these serve as
the basis of a plot or concept which may include a description of the principal
characters or performers, and in the case of a dramatic presentation, may
contain sample dialogue.
The development of a project often begins with a meeting of the
Company's development personnel, producers, directors and/or writers for the
purpose of reviewing a concept. Many of the Company's projects originate with
its own staff, although due to the Company's reputation in the television
industry, concepts for development are frequently presented to the Company by
unaffiliated parties. If a concept is attractive, the Company will present it to
a prospective licensee: either one of the television networks, a first-run
syndicator, a cable network or an advertiser. Alternatively, a prospective
licensee, in particular, an advertiser, will often request that the Company
develop a concept for a particular
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time period or type of audience.
If a concept is accepted for further development, the prospective
licensee will usually commission and pay for a script prior to committing itself
to the production of a program. However, in the case of the Company's
entertainment programming as well as its awards specials, the licensee will
generally order production of the program based on the initial presentation.
Only a small percentage of the concepts and scripts presented each year are
selected to be produced. Generally, the network or other licensee retains the
right to approve the principal creative elements of a television production.
Once a script and/or a concept is approved by the licensee, a license
fee is negotiated and pre-production and production activities are undertaken.
In the case of a game show, a finished pilot episode is usually submitted for
acceptance as a series before additional episodes are ordered. A production
order for a series is usually for a specified number of episodes, with the
network or other licensee retaining an option to renew the license. The
production of additional episodes for a series or additional versions of a
special is usually dependent on the ratings obtained by the initial run of
episodes of the program or by the original special, respectively.
LICENSING. A majority of the Company's revenue is derived from the
production and licensing of television programming. The Company's television
programming is licensed to the major television networks, cable networks,
domestic and foreign syndicators and advertisers. The Company also receives
production fees from programming buyers who retain ownership of the programming.
The Company has sold or licensed its programs to all of the major networks and
to a number of first-run syndicators, cable broadcasters and advertisers. During
fiscal 1999, revenue from one recurring annual special represented approximately
14% of total revenue and revenue from one television series represented
approximately 13% of total revenue. During fiscal 1998, revenue from one
recurring annual special represented approximately 11% of total revenue and
revenue from two different television series each represented approximately 11%
of total revenue. During fiscal 1997, revenue from one recurring annual special
represented approximately 14% of total revenue. See Note 2 "Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies" to the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements on page 23 of the Company's 1999 Annual Report. The Company is not
committed exclusively to any one network, syndicator, cable network or other
licensee for the licensing of the initial broadcast rights to all or any
substantial part of any other Company's programming.
The Company's strategy is to develop programming that does not require
deficit financing, such as reality and variety series and award and other event
specials, which have the potential to be profitable in the first year of release
as well as to be renewed annually. The typical license agreement for this type
of programming provides for a fixed license fee to be paid in installments by
the licensee to the Company for the right to broadcast a program or series in
the United States for a specified number of times during a limited period of
time. In some instances, the Company shares its percentage of net profits from
distribution with third parties who contributed to the production of the
program. In the case of license agreements involving specials or music, variety
or game show series, the fixed license fee is ordinarily in excess of production
and distribution costs. For selected projects, however, the Company may elect to
produce programming for which the initial license fees will not cover its
production and distribution costs in the first year of a project's release. The
Company incurred deficit financing in connection with the production of a
children's series that was delivered in fiscal 1998. The Company does not
anticipate incurring any material deficit financing obligation with respect to
any programs which are currently in development.
During the term of a first-run broadcast license, the Company generally
retains all other distribution rights associated with the program, including all
foreign distribution rights. In the case of television movies, the Company will
often pre-sell domestic, foreign and other rights in order to cover all of the
production and distribution costs for the television movie. From time to time,
the Company has entered into non-exclusive agreements with distribution
companies (such as Alfred Haber, Inc. and World International Network, LLC) for
the foreign distribution of certain of its series, specials and television
movies. The Company also occasionally licenses its programming directly to
foreign broadcasters.
After the expiration of a first-run broadcast license, the Company
makes the program available for other types of domestic distribution in cases
where the Company has retained ownership and/or distribution rights to the
program. In fiscal 1997, the Company licensed 118 half-hour episodes of its "
Super Bloopers and Practical Jokes" series (which had previously been broadcast
on NBC as one hour shows) to the Family Channel. The Company also licensed to
VH-1, the cable music network, the exclusive rights to re-broadcast 50 episodes
from the original "American Bandstand" series in fiscal 1996 and an additional
50 episodes in fiscal 1997. The Company has retained the rights to the clips in
these shows for use in its own productions as well as the ability to continue to
market the clips to its media archive
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customers. The Company also licenses the syndication rights to television movies
from its library, which the Company is often able to syndicate a number of times
over a period of many years. For example, in fiscal 1997 and 1998, the Company
licensed the previously broadcast television movie "The Man in the Santa Claus
Suit".
The Company has also used its library of entertainment and music
specials to create new programming.
TELEVISION PROGRAMMING
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The Company has in development and production numerous television
projects for broadcast on network television, first-run syndication and cable
television. The Company has an established reputation among the major networks,
cable broadcasters and other licensees as a premier producer of television
awards programming. The Company is also strongly committed to the ongoing
development of entertainment specials and series which include music, variety,
dramatic and comedy programming formats as well as reality-based programming.
The Company employs experienced producers responsible for the development and
production in each of these varied programming formats. The Company's staff is
supplemented on a project basis by industry professionals utilized to expand the
Company's own production resources.
ANNUAL, RECURRING AND OTHER SPECIALS. The Company is a leading
television producer of award specials, which are a significant part of the
Company's television production business and contribute and provide an ongoing
foundation of consistent revenue each fiscal year. Many of the Company's award
specials have enjoyed sustained growth, and certain of its specials have been
produced by the Company for as many as 26 years.
The Company's award specials during fiscal 1999 included "The 26th
Annual American Music Awards" (ABC), the Company's most enduring award special
and again was rated number one in its time period; "The 56th Annual Golden Globe
Awards" (NBC), the Company's seventeenth annual production for the Hollywood
Foreign Press Association, acknowledging excellence in television and motion
pictures; "The 15th Annual Soap Opera Awards" (NBC), produced for the twelfth
consecutive year; "The 34th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" (CBS),
another popular, long running awards production, produced for the twenty first
consecutive year; and "The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" (CBS), the seventh
year of production of this special presented by the National Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences. The Company has agreements for several recurring and
annual specials subject to long-term license agreements which expire between
2000 and 2002.
In addition to producing award specials for television, the Company
develops new concepts for television specials. Two important aspects of the
Company's production of specials are that the specials may serve as pilots for
the development of series programming and that specials may be produced on an
annual or recurring basis. For instance, the Bloopers programs evolved from an
entertainment special to a series and is still in production as television
specials for ABC.
The Company produced the following entertainment specials in fiscal
1999: "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve(R) `99" (ABC), which was the
Company's 27th year of production; two Bloopers specials (ABC); "Neighbors From
Hell" (ABC); "Glen Campbell Christmas" (TNN); "Static", a sitcom pilot produced
for Disney; and "Soundmix", a variety television series pilot produced for Buena
Vista Television.
SERIES. The Company is actively developing programs and ideas for
potential series production and represents the most important area of
development in terms of potential revenue and profit growth for the Company.
Series programming presents many opportunities for long-term commitments and, in
some cases, rerun potential.
In fiscal 1999, 13 new episodes of the primetime, one-hour dramatic
anthology series, "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction", hosted by "Star Trek's"
Jonathan Frakes, were produced for the Fox Broadcasting Company. In fiscal 1998,
13 episodes of "Beyond Belief" were produced and broadcast. In fiscal 1997, the
initial six episodes of "Beyond Belief", hosted by James Brolin, were produced
and began broadcasting.
In fiscal year 1999, production continued for TNN's "Prime Time
Country", a live one-hour, weeknight, country music entertainment and variety
series, which premiered in January, 1996. The show originated from The Nashville
Network Studio in Opryland USA and completed its run in September, 1999.
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Late in fiscal 1999, the Company began production of 24 episodes of
"Your Big Break", a one-hour, weekly television series in association with
Endemol Entertainment, Inc., which began airing in syndication in September,
1999.
During fiscal 1999, the Company executive produced a talk show
featuring Donny and Marie Osmond. The Company also has been retained to
executive produce the series during fiscal 2000, for distribution by Columbia
Tristar Television Distribution.
MOVIES. Television movies are continually under development and can be
an important source of profitability and cash flow over the life of their
distribution.
LIVE SHOWS
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"American Bandstand" has been licensed for use as a theme name and
logo for live stage shows. In fiscal 1997, we entered into a three-year license
agreement for a new live show produced by Opryland Productions, Inc. at its
Opryland USA Theme Park, a family-oriented entertainment facility in Nashville.
MEDIA ARCHIVES AND HOME VIDEO
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The Company believes that it owns one of the largest collections of
musical performance footage, including 16mm films that have been enhanced and
transferred to video tape. The Company keeps an updated, computerized index of
available material in order to be able to easily access the performance footage.
The Company also occasionally acquires from others the rights to license classic
performances by popular recording artists. These rights are acquired from the
copyright holders and then licensed for television, film, cable and home video.
Although the Company's archives are used as source material for the Company's
productions, the Company actively licenses footage from its archives to third
parties as well. In fiscal 1999, the Company licensed footage from its library
to Time-Life Music, for use in various infomercials, MTV, and ABC News, among
many others.
The Company also uses its media archives to produce programs intended
directly for the home video market. The Company's previously produced home
videos include "The Rock & Roll Collection: Dick Clark's Golden Greats", a
compilation of episodes from the series of the same name; "Best of Bandstand
Volumes I & II", a collection of clips from the American Bandstand series;
"Elvis, The Movie"; and several other television movies from the Company's
library. These home video releases are distributed by various independent
distribution companies.
In fiscal 1997, a special direct-to-home video was produced called "Kid
Talk 2000," which was distributed by MVP Entertainment in fiscal 1998.
OTHER BUSINESSES
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DICK CLARK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. This past fiscal year, the company's
wholly-owned subsidiary, dick clark corporate productions, inc., changed its
name to dick clark communications, inc., to reflect its heritage and unique
business philosophy and to better epitomize the services the subsidiary provides
to corporate clients. The business unit is an integral part of the production
division, which offers significant operating efficiencies and capitalizes on our
internal resources. This helps dcc provide solutions to businesses seeking
alternatives to the traditional forms of communication to reach their intended
audiences.
dcc uses it's "strategic entertainment" approach to create award-winning
communications experiences, from live events and meetings to integrated
marketing communications programs for major corporations. The dcc roster of
talent includes experts in marketing, entertainment, events, public relations,
promotions, advertising and production. Through this unique blend of skills, dcc
has created corporate "experiences" for a variety of clients during fiscal 1999.
We helped the following companies celebrate their anniversaries in style: Canon
Camera's 25th Anniversary - Dick
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Clark helped this division of Canon celebrate with a Good Ol' Rock `n Roll Show;
International Lease and Finance Corporation's 25th Anniversary - we created a
Broadway-style celebration starring Robert Guillaume as the storyteller with a
special appearance by Barry Manilow; Mattel's Barbie doll's 40th Anniversary -
we saluted the Barbie brand at a gala event at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York
City honoring famous women of achievement and launching a new image campaign
with a surprise performance by Brandy.
We also helped Lyrick Studios announce our association in creating an integrated
campaign for Barney the Dinosaur's 10 years on the American scene at Hasbro's
Toy Fair Showroom. In further developing our relationship with The Boeing
Company, we executed an important corporate meeting. Due to the success of last
year's tie-in with Dick Clark and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, E.&J.
Gallo agreed to join forces again to promote Ballatore Sparkling Wine through
the turn of the century.
RECORD BUSINESS. In fiscal 1994, the Company established the CLICK
Records(R) Inc. ("CLICK") label. During fiscal 1999, the Company entered into an
agreement with Anderson Merchandisers to produce and distribute compilation
albums under the CLICK label. The first such album, "The American Music Awards
Present: Only The Hits", was produced during fiscal 1999 and is distributed
exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
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The Company's restaurant operations are conducted by dick clark
restaurants, inc. ("dcri"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and dcri's
wholly-owned subsidiaries. The restaurant operations include food and beverage
service as well as music, dancing and merchandising activities. Capitalizing on
the popularity of the American Bandstand television show and over 40 years of
contemporary music, "Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill" ("Grill")
entertainment theme restaurants are an extension of the Company's entertainment
business. Elements of the theme include: the "Great American Food
Experience(R)", a unique menu concept featuring a variety of delicious regional
specialties from around the country; a design featuring a one-of-a-kind
entertainment atmosphere based on the American Bandstand television show and the
music industry over the last four decades; a dance club area within some of the
restaurants with state-of-the-art audio-visual entertainment systems; and
signature "American Bandstand Grill" merchandise for customers to purchase. Each
"Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill" also features memorabilia and other
items generally associated with rock n' roll and the Company's activities
throughout the years, including vintage photos, gold and platinum albums,
original stage costumes, concert programs, rock stars' musical instruments and
rare posters.
Currently, the Company has operations in seven locations: Overland
Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, which opened in August 1992;
Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio, which opened in April/May 1994;
Cincinnati, Ohio, which opened in March 1996; St Louis, Missouri, which opened
in November 1996; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, which opened in June 1997; and
Grapevine Mills, Texas which opened in January 1998. In December, 1998, the
American Bandstand Club in Reno, Nevada was closed and in September, 1999 the
American Bandstand Grill in Austin, Texas was closed.
The Company is developing three additional locations which are
tentatively scheduled to open during fiscal 2000, and when completed, will bring
our total restaurants to ten. The new units will be located in Schaumburg,
Illinois; Auburn Hills, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit; and Ft. Worth, Texas.
dcri and Harmon Entertainment Corporation, a New Jersey corporation
("Harmon"), were originally partners in Entertainment Restaurants, a New York
partnership (the "Partnership"), which was created to own, operate and manage
"Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill" restaurants and which developed the
first restaurant in Miami, Florida. The Company subsequently agreed to reimburse
Harmon for capital expenditures made in connection with the Miami restaurant and
to pay Harmon a royalty over time of 1.5% of gross revenues from restaurant
operations, up to an aggregate of $10,000,000, for its interest in the
Partnership. The Company has satisfied in full this obligation by an advance
payment of $1,000,000 in the spring of 1990 and a final payment of $3,128,000 in
December 1994.
dcri has numerous memorabilia displayed in its restaurants and such
memorabilia are an integral part of the restaurant's theme. Some of the
memorabilia is owned by Olive Enterprises, Inc., and is loaned to dcri without
charge. Olive Enterprises, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation ("Olive"), is
controlled 100% by Mr. Clark. Dcri also acquires memorabilia for its own use and
has invested $417,000 to date for current and future grills.
OPERATIONS
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Significant resources are devoted to ensure that "Dick Clark's American
Bandstand Grill" restaurants offer the highest quality food and service. Through
its managerial personnel, the Company standardizes specifications for the
preparation and service of its food, the maintenance and repair of its premises
and the appearance and conduct of its employees. Operating specifications and
procedures are documented in a series of manuals. Emphasis is placed on ensuring
that quality ingredients are delivered to the restaurants, continuously
developing and improving restaurant food production systems, and ensuring that
all employees are dedicated to consistently delivering high-quality food and
service.
The primary commodities purchased by the "Dick Clark's American
Bandstand Grill" restaurants are beef, poultry, seafood and produce. The Company
monitors the current and future prices and availability of the primary
commodities purchased by the Company to minimize the impact of fluctuations in
price and availability and to make
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advance purchases of commodities when considered to be advantageous. However,
purchasing remains subject to price fluctuations in certain commodities,
particularly produce. All essential food and beverage products are available, or
upon short notice can be made available, from alternative qualified suppliers.
The Company maintains centralized financial and accounting controls for
"Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill" restaurants, which it believes are
important in analyzing profit margins. The restaurants utilize a computerized
POS system which provides point-of-sale transaction data and accumulation of
pertinent marketing information. Sales data are collected and analyzed on a
daily basis by management.
LOCATIONS. The success of any restaurant depends, to a large extent, on
its location. The site selection process for the Company's restaurants consists
of three main phases: strategic planning, site identification and detailed site
review. The strategic planning phase ensures that restaurants are located in
population areas with demographics that support the entertainment concept. In
the site identification phase, the major trade areas within a market area are
analyzed and a potential site is identified. The final and most time-consuming
phase is the detailed site review. In this phase, the site's demographics,
traffic and pedestrian counts, visibility, building constraints, and competition
are studied in detail. A detailed budget and return-on-investment analysis are
also completed. Senior management inspects and approves each restaurant site
prior to its lease, acquisition or construction.
Five of the Company's seven locations average more than 11,000 square
feet in size. The Company is developing alternate configurations and sizes which
increase the flexibility in choosing locations and expands the potential of the
restaurant group. As an example, the Grills opened in St. Louis and Grapevine
Mills, which are 7,600 and 6,300 square feet, respectively, were the Company's
first units without a dance floor. The Grills scheduled to open in Auburn Hills
and Fort Worth will be 5,500 and 7,100 square feet, respectively, and will not
include a dance floor. The Schaumburg location will be the Company's first "Dick
Clark's AB Diner (SM)" and will be approximately 5,000 square feet.
The varied restaurant formats that we have developed should make a
greater number of locations available for future consideration, expanding the
overall potential of the restaurant group. In particular, smaller units should
provide increased opportunities for growth as the investment in individual
restaurants will be less and the site alternatives will be more numerous.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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JOINT VENTURES
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The Company from time to time enters into joint ventures with parties
not otherwise affiliated with the Company whose purpose is the production of
entertainment programming and other entertainment related activities associated
with the Company's business.
The C&C Joint Venture was organized to develop and produce the various
Bloopers and Practical Jokes series. The Company has a controlling interest in
the C&C Joint Venture, and the Company's share of net profits and losses in that
venture is now 51%.
TRADEMARKS
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The United States registered service mark American Bandstand(R) was
transferred from Olive to the Company in fiscal 1998. As part of this license,
the Company utilizes the service marks and trademarks American Bandstand
Grill(R), Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill(R) and AB (Stylized). The
Company also owns many other trademarks and service marks, including federal
registration for trademarks and service marks related to its television
programming and other businesses.
The C&C Joint Venture was organized to develop and produce the various
Blooper and Practical Jokes series. Certain of the Company's trademarks and
service marks may be considered to be material to the Company, such as the
trademarks and service marks used in connection with the Company's restaurant
operations.
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BACKLOG AND DEFERRED REVENUE
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The Company's backlog consists of orders by networks, first-run
syndicators and cable networks for television programming to be delivered for
the 1999/2000 television season as well as contractual arrangements for the
services of dcci. At June 30, 1999, the Company had received orders for 2
series, 13 specials, and 5 corporate production events which are expected to
result in total revenues of $36,892,000. At June 30, 1998, the Company had
received orders for 3 series, 8 specials and 3 corporate production events which
were expected to result in total revenues of $36,550,000. At June 30, 1997, the
Company had received orders for 2 series, 10 specials, and 6 corporate
production events which were expected to result in total revenues of
$34,047,000.
The Company receives payment installments in advance of and during
production of its television programs. These payments are included in deferred
revenue in the Company's consolidated balance sheets and are recognized as
revenue when the program is delivered to the licensee. At June 30, 1999, 1998
and 1997, such deferred revenue totaled $695,000, $1,861,000, and $2,768,000,
respectively.
COMPETITION
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Competition in the television industry is intense. The most important
competitive factors include quality, variety of product and marketing. Many
companies compete to obtain the literary properties, production personnel, and
financing, which are essential to market acceptance of the Company's products.
Competition for viewers of the Company's programs has been heightened by the
proliferation of cable networks, which has resulted in the fragmentation of the
viewing audience. The Company also competes for distribution and pre-sale
arrangements, as well as the public's interest in, and acceptance of its
programs. The Company's success is highly dependent upon such unpredictable
factors as the viewing public's taste. Public taste changes, and a shift in
demand could cause the Company's present programming to lose its appeal.
Therefore, acceptance of future programming cannot be assured. Television and
feature films compete with many other forms of entertainment and leisure time
activities, some of which involve new areas of technology, including the
proliferation of internet services and new media games.
The Company's principal competitors in television production are the
television production divisions of the major television networks, motion picture
companies, which are also engaged in the television and feature film
distribution business and many independent producers. Many of the Company's
principal competitors have greater financial resources and more personnel
engaged in the acquisition, development, production and distribution of
television programming. At present there is substantial competition in the
first-run syndication marketplace, resulting in fragmentation of ratings and
advertising revenues.
Certain of the Company's customers and the television networks are
considered competitors of the Company in that they produce programming for
themselves. In 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") allowed
the Financial Interest and Syndication Rule (the "FinSyn Rule") to expire,
thereby permitting the major networks to produce and syndicate, in-house, all of
their primetime entertainment schedule. With the elimination of such
restrictions, the major networks have increased the amount of programming they
produce through their own production companies. Numerous consolidations have
also occurred, further restricting the Company's ability to sell its
entertainment programming.
As a result of the elimination of the FinSyn Rule, the Company has
encountered increased competition in the domestic and foreign syndication of
future television programming, and the Company's rerun syndication revenues
could be adversely impacted by such modification. In addition, there is
increased competition from emerging networks, which were previously exempt from
any restrictions under the FinSyn Rule. The Company believes, however, that it
can continue to compete successfully in the highly-competitive market for
television programming. This belief is based on management's extensive
experience in the industry, the Company's reputation for prompt, cost-efficient
completion of production commitments and the Company's ability to attract
creative talents.
The market for corporate production services is large with many
companies vying for market share. In fact, competition in the corporate
production services segment is fierce. Most customers require bids on a
competitive basis and some of the Company's competition have larger staffs and a
greater global reach for information. dcci's principle
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competitors are other producers of corporate events and films (including Jack
Morton Productions and Carabiner International, Inc.), which have been in
business longer and are more established. The Company believes that dcci can
compete successfully in this market by utilizing the Company's experience in
producing live events for television and its existing talent and business
relationships.
The restaurant industry is a highly-competitive industry that is
affected by many factors including changes in the economy, changes in
socio-demographic characteristics of areas in which restaurants are located,
changes in customer tastes and preferences and increases in the number of
restaurants in which the Company's restaurants are located. The degree to which
such factors may affect the restaurant industry, however, are not generally
predictable.
Competition in the restaurant industry can be divided into three main
categories: fast food, casual dining, and fine dining. The casual dining segment
(which includes the Company's restaurant operations) includes a much smaller
number of national chains than the fast-food segment but does include many local
and regional chains as well as thousands of independent operators. The fine
dining segment consists primarily of small independent operations in addition to
several regional chains.
EMPLOYEES - TELEVISION PRODUCTION & RELATED ACTIVITIES
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At June 30, 1999, the Company had approximately 100 full-time employees
in connection with the Company's television production and related activities.
The Company meets a substantial part of its personnel needs in this business
segment by retaining directors, actors, technicians and other specialized
personnel on a per production, weekly or per diem basis. Such persons frequently
are members of unions or guilds and generally are retained pursuant to the rules
of such organizations.
The Company is a signatory to numerous collective bargaining agreements
relating to various types of employees such as directors, actors, writers and
musicians. The Company's union wage scales and fringe benefits follow prevailing
industry standards. The Company is a party to one contract with the American
Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which expired in November 1997 and
was extended until November 1998, two contracts with the American Federation of
Musicians which will expire in May 2002, two contracts with the Directors Guild
of America, which expire in June 2002, one contract with the Writers Guild of
America which expires in May 2001 and two contracts with the Screen Actors
Guild, both of which expire in June 2001. The renewal of these union contracts
does not depend on the Company's activities or decisions alone. If the relevant
union and the industry are unable to come to new agreements on a timely basis,
any resulting work stoppage could adversely affect the Company.
EMPLOYEES - RESTAURANTS
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At June 30, 1999, the Company had approximately 650 employees in its
restaurant operations. Employees are paid on an hourly basis, except restaurant
managers and certain senior executives involved in the restaurant operations. A
majority of the employees are employed on a part-time, hourly basis to provide
services necessary during peak periods of restaurant operations. The Company's
restaurant operations have not experienced any significant work stoppages and
believes its labor relations are good.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company leases from Olive under a triple net lease approximately
30,000 square feet of office space and equipment in two buildings located in
Burbank, California, for its principal executive offices. The current annual
base rent is $638,000 and the lease expires on December 31, 2000. The lease
agreement provides for rental adjustments every two years, commencing January 1,
1992, based on increases in the Consumer Price Index during the two-year period.
The Company subleases approximately 10,000 square feet of space to third parties
and affiliated companies on a month-to-month basis. The Company believes that
the subleases to affiliated companies are no less favorable to the Company than
could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties on an arms-length basis.
The Company is also party to an Agreement with Olive, wherein Olive
provides records management services,
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including storage, retrieval and inventory of customer records, files and other
personal property. The term of the Agreement extends through September 30, 1999.
See note 6 to the financial statements for further details.
The Company has entered into lease agreements with respect to numerous
restaurant sites that terminate at varying dates through November 30, 2013.
The Company believes the properties and facilities it leases are
suitable and adequate for the Company's present business and operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is involved in certain litigation in the ordinary course of
its business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is material to the
Company's financial position.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's Common Stock is quoted on the National Association of
Securities Dealers' Automated Quotation ("NASDAQ") National Market under the
symbol dcpi. The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices for the
Common Stock during each quarter of fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997 as reported by
NASDAQ. The prices reported reflect inter-dealer quotations, may not represent
actual transactions and do not include retail mark-ups, mark-downs or
commissions.
PRICE RANGE
FISCAL 1999 FISCAL 1998 FISCAL 1997
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
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1st Quarter $19.88 $12.86 $13.15 $10.88 $12.94 $9.97
2nd Quarter 15.60 12.62 13.95 10.88 10.88 9.53
3rd Quarter 14.76 10.95 13.61 11.34 11.13 7.94
4th Quarter 14.25 9.05 18.21 11.79 12.69 10.88
As of September 23, 1999, there were 8,433,023 shares of Common Stock
outstanding held by 522 holders of record and 826,875 shares of Class A Common
Stock outstanding.
On May 11, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a five
percent dividend of the Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding as of
the close of business on May 21, 1999, which dividend was distributed on June
11, 1999. On April 23, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a
five percent dividend of the Common Stock and Class A Common Stock outstanding
as of the close of business on May 4, 1998, which dividend was distributed on
May 15, 1998. The Company did not declare or pay dividends on its Common Stock
or Class A Common Stock during the 1997 fiscal year.
The declaration of dividends in the future will be at the election of
the Board of Directors and will depend upon the earnings, capital requirements
and financial position of the Company, general economic conditions, state law
requirements and other relevant factors.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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INCOME STATEMENT 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $72,334 $86,251 $66,129 $73,819 $46,645
Gross profit 11,644 17,174 14,217 11,969 9,094
General and administrative expenses 5,505 5,821 4,975 4,339 4,145
Impairment of long lived assets 4,092 --- --- --- ---
Minority interest (10) 97 672 351 107
Interest and other income 2,209 2,079 1,937 1,788 1,711
Income before provision for income taxes 4,266 13,335 10,507 9,067 6,553
Provision for income taxes 1,514 5,101 3,993 3,469 2,461
Net income 2,752 8,234 6,514 5,598 4,092
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BALANCE SHEET 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Working capital 1 $45,269 $39,115 $30,017 $29,573 $27,260
Program costs, net 5,067 5,963 4,615 1,741 4,306
Total assets 69,293 73,215 63,298 52,711 48,308
Stockholders' equity 61,407 58,953 50,319 43,494 37,792
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding 9,254 9,246 9,182 9,128 9,127
Weighted average number of shares
and equivalents outstanding 9,391 9,378 9,304 9,303 9,294
Number of shares outstanding at
year end 9,260 9,249 9,241 9,153 9,128
Per share data
Basic earnings per share .30 .89 .71 .61 .45
Diluted earnings per share .29 .88 .70 .60 .44
Net book value 6.64 6.38 5.48 4.76 4.14
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OTHER OPERATING DATA 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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EBITDA 2 $8,769 $14,502 $10,565 $8,663 $5,761
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1 Represents the sum of cash, marketable securities and accounts receivable
less accounts payable.
2 EBITDA is earnings before interest and other income, taxes,
depreciation, amortization and other non-cash items. EBITDA is presented
supplementally because management believes it allows for a more complete
analysis of results of operations. This information should not be considered as
an alternative to any measure of performance or liquidity as promulgated under
generally accepted accounting principles (such as net income or cash provided by
or used in operating, investing and financing activities) nor should it be
considered as an indicator of the overall financial performance of the Company.
The Company's calculation of EBITDA may be different from the calculation used
by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The purpose of the following discussion and analysis is to explain the
major factors and variances between periods of the Company's results of
operations. This analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and the accompanying notes which begin on page 19.
INTRODUCTION
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A majority of the Company's revenue is derived from the production and
licensing of television programming. The Company's television programming is
licensed to the major television networks, cable networks, program distributors,
domestic and foreign syndicators and advertisers. The Company also receives
production fees from program buyers who retain ownership of the programming. In
addition, the Company derives revenue from the rerun broadcast of its programs
on network and cable television and in foreign markets as well as the licensing
of its media and film archives to third parties for use in theatrical films,
television movies, specials and commercials. The Company, on a limited basis,
also develops theatrical films in association with established studios that
generally provide the financing necessary for production.
The Company also derives substantial revenue from its restaurant
business (dick clark restaurants, inc. and its subsidiaries). This business
segment contributed approximately 29%, 27% and 24% to the Company's consolidated
revenue for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
License fees for the production of television programming are generally
paid to the Company pursuant to license agreements during production and upon
availability and delivery of the completed program or shortly thereafter.
Revenue from network and cable television license agreements is recognized for
financial statement purposes upon availability and delivery of each program or
episode in the case of a series. Revenue from rerun broadcast (both domestic and
foreign) is recognized for each program when it becomes contractually available
for broadcast.
Production costs of television programs are capitalized and charged to
operations on an individual program basis in the ratio that the current year's
gross revenue bears to management's estimate of the total revenue for each
program from all sources. Substantially all television production costs are
amortized in the initial year of delivery, except for those successful
television series and television movies where there is likely to be future
revenue earned in domestic and foreign syndication and other markets. Successful
television series and television movies can achieve substantial revenue from
rerun broadcasts in both foreign and domestic markets after their initial
broadcast, thereby allowing a portion of the production costs to be amortized
against future revenue. Distribution costs of television programs are expensed
in the period incurred.
Depending upon the type of contract, revenue for dick clark
communications, inc. is recognized when the services are completed for a live
event, when a tape or film is delivered to a customer, when services are
completed pursuant to a particular phase of a contract which provides for
periodic payments, or as may be otherwise provided in a particular contract.
Costs of individual corporate event productions are capitalized and expensed as
revenue is recognized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The Company's capital resources are more than adequate to meet its
current working capital requirements. The Company had cash and marketable
securities of approximately $45,098,000 as of June 30, 1999 compared to
$39,303,000 as of June 30, 1998. The Company has no outstanding bank borrowings
or other indebtedness for borrowed money.
Marketable securities consist primarily of investments in United States
Treasury Bills and Treasury Notes. The Company classifies investments in
marketable securities as "held-to-maturity", and carries these investments at
cost in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115.
This Statement requires investments in debt and equity securities, other than
debt securities classified as "held-to-maturity", to be reported at fair value.
Historically, the Company has funded its investment in television
program costs primarily through installment
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payments of license fees and minimum guaranteed license payments from program
buyers. To the extent the Company produces television movies and television
series, the Company may be required to finance the portion of its program costs
for these programs not covered by guaranteed license payments from program
buyers (known in the television industry as "deficit financing"). None of the
Company's television production in fiscal 1999 required material deficit
financing by the Company. The Company incurred deficit financing in connection
with the production of a children's series delivered in fiscal 1998. No programs
which are currently in development are anticipated to require material deficit
financing. Capital requirements for the Company's corporate events and
communications business, dick clark communications, inc., are anticipated to be
immaterial to the Company's overall capital position in fiscal 2000.
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $6,556,000,
$9,376,000 and $8,625,000 in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Net cash
used in investing activities was approximately $7,734,000, $6,006,000 and
$6,567,000 in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Net cash provided by
financing activities was $109,000, $400,000 and $311,000 in fiscal 1999, 1998
and 1997, respectively. The fluctuations in cash provided by operations and cash
used for investing activities for those years primarily reflect changes in
production activity and the construction of one "Dick Clark's American Bandstand
Grill" restaurant in fiscal 1998 and three restaurants in fiscal 1997, as well
as changes in the Company's investment in marketable securities. The
fluctuations in cash provided by financing activities are the result of
differing numbers of stock options exercised.
The Company expects that the opening of additional American Bandstand
Grill restaurants will be financed from available capital and/or alternative
financing methods such as joint ventures and limited recourse borrowings.
Capital requirements for the Company's corporate events and communications
business, dick clark communications, inc., are anticipated to be immaterial to
the Company's overall capital position in fiscal 2000.
The Company expects that its available capital base and cash generated
from operations will be more than sufficient to meet its cash requirements for
the foreseeable future.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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REVENUE
Revenue for the year ended June 30, 1999 was $72,334,000 compared to
$86,251,000 for the year ended June 30, 1998 and $66,129,000 for the year ended
June 30, 1997.
The decrease in revenue in fiscal 1999 as compared to fiscal 1998 is
primarily due to lower revenues from television series and specials production
as well as reduced revenues from restaurant operations.
The increase in revenue in fiscal 1998 as compared to fiscal 1997 is
primarily due to higher revenues from television series and specials programming
as well as revenues from additional restaurants which were not operating for a
comparable period of time in fiscal 1997.
During fiscal 1999, revenue from one recurring annual special
represented approximately 14% of total revenue and revenue from one television
series represented approximately 13% of total revenue. During fiscal 1998,
revenue from one recurring annual special represented approximately 11% of total
revenue and revenue from two different television series each represented
approximately 11% of total revenue. During fiscal 1997, revenue from one
recurring annual special represented approximately 14% of total revenue. No
other production or project accounted for more than 10% of total revenue for
fiscal 1999, 1998 or 1997.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 16%, 20% and 21% for fiscal
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage
of revenue in fiscal 1999 as compared to fiscal 1998 is primarily a result of
lower profitability in television specials and restaurant operations. The
decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenue in fiscal 1998 as compared
to fiscal 1997 is primarily a result of decreased profitability recognized from
television specials programming and restaurant operations.
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GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses decreased in fiscal 1999 as
compared to fiscal 1998 primarily as a result of reduced bonus compensation,
offset in part by increased personnel costs for restaurant operations. General
and administrative expense increased in fiscal 1998 compared to fiscal 1997
primarily as a result of increased personnel costs associated with the expansion
of the restaurant operations.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG LIVED ASSETS
As a result of declining operating results in three of the restaurant
units during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, and the evaluation of future
operating performance in these units, as required by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board's SFAS No. 121, in fiscal 1999 the Company recorded a noncash
impairment charge of $4,092,000, related to the writedown of the Company's
investment in these units. The Company considered continued and projected
underperformance in these units and changes in market conditions to be the
primary indicators of potential impairment. The impairment charge was recognized
as the future projected undiscounted cash flows for these units were estimated
to be insufficient to recover the related carrying value of the long lived
assets relating to the units. As a result, the carrying values of these assets
were written down to their estimated fair values based on the projected
discounted cash flows. Subsequent to fiscal 1999, the Company closed one of the
units and expects to dispose of its assets in fiscal 2000, and accordingly the
assets of this unit were written down to their estimated disposal value.
OTHER
Minority interest expense decreased in fiscal 1999 as compared to
fiscal 1998 as a result of the planned dissolution of the Joint Venture
associated with the closing of the American Bandstand Club in Reno, Nevada.
Minority interest expense decreased in fiscal 1998 as compared to fiscal 1997 as
no major sales of the Company's previously-produced "Super Bloopers and New
Practical Jokes" were made in fiscal 1998. The C & C Joint Venture, of which the
Company has a 51% interest, produced the "Super Bloopers and New Practical
Jokes" television specials. The Bloopers Specials currently being produced by
the Company do not include the practical joke segments and are owned 100% by the
Company and there is, therefore, no minority interest expense associated with
their production.
GENERAL
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OTHER OPERATING DATA
EBITDA is earnings before interest and other income, taxes,
depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash items. Non-cash items, such as
asset writedowns and impairment losses, are excluded from EBITDA as these items
do not impact operating results on a recurring basis. EBITDA is presented
supplementally because management believes it allows for a more complete
analysis of results of operations. This information should not be considered as
an alternative to any measure of performance or liquidity as promulgated under
generally accepted accounting principles (such as net income or cash provided by
or used in operating, investing and financing activities) nor should it be
considered as an indicator of the overall financial performance of the Company.
The Company's calculation of EBITDA may be different from the calculation used
by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited.
YEAR 2000
The Company has assessed and continues to assess the impact of the Year
2000 Issue on its reporting systems and operations. The Year 2000 Issue exists
because computer systems and applications were historically designed to use two
digit fields to designate a year, and date sensitive systems may not recognize
2000 at all, or if recognized, as 1900.
Information technology systems account for most of the Year 2000 work
and include all computer systems and technology managed by the Company. All core
systems have been assessed, and work has been undertaken to test and implement
changes where required. Information Technology vendors and suppliers have been
contacted as to their Year 2000 compliance and their responses have been
factored into the Company's plans. Normal software version upgrades and hardware
replacements have solved a majority of the Company's Year 2000 Issues. Based on
the nature
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of the Company's business, it is not expected that any non-financial software
applications and hardware that may be impacted by the Year 2000 Issue would
cause any interruption in operations.
The Company is communicating with its significant customers and vendors
to understand their Year 2000 Issues and how they might prepare themselves to
manage those issues as they relate to the Company. To date, no significant
customers or vendors have informed the Company that a material Year 2000 Issue
exists which will have a material effect on the Company.
The Company has completed all changes that have been identified as
necessary to overcome the Year 2000 Issue during fiscal 1999, and the total cost
to remediate was not material to the Company's results of operations, liquidity
or capital resources. The Company has developed a Year 2000 contingency plan
which it will modify, as needed, during the balance of 1999.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in the foregoing Management's Discussion and
Analysis (the "MD&A") are not historical facts or information and certain other
statements in the MD&A are forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, the Company's ability to develop
and sell television programming, timely completion of negotiations for new
restaurant sites and the ability to construct, finance and open new restaurants
and to attract new corporate communications clients, and such competitive and
other business risks as from time to time may be detailed in the Company's
Securities and Exchange Commission reports.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
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The information required by this item is set forth in the Financial
Statements, commencing on page 19 included herein.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,023,000 $ 7,092,000
Marketable securities 39,075,000 32,211,000
Accounts receivable 4,540,000 6,673,000
Program costs, net 5,067,000 5,963,000
Prepaid royalty, net 2,728,000 3,041,000
Property, plant and equipment, net 10,907,000 16,339,000
Goodwill and other assets, net 1,578,000 1,896,000
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 69,918,000 $ 73,215,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
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LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 4,369,000 $ 6,861,000
Accrued residuals and participations 2,075,000 3,241,000
Production advances and deferred revenue 695,000 1,861,000
Current and deferred income taxes 316,000 1,570,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 7,455,000 13,533,000
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest 652,000 729,000
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Class A common stock, $.0l par value,
2,000,000 shares authorized
827,000 shares outstanding 8,000 8,000
Common stock, $.01 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized
8,433,000 shares outstanding at June 30, 1999 and
8,423,000 shares outstanding at June 30, 1998 84,000 80,000
Additional paid-in capital 18,783,000 13,831,000
Retained earnings 42,936,000 45,034,000
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 61,811,000 58,953,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 69,918,000 $ 73,215,000
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ 72,334,000 $ 86,251,000 $ 66,129,000
Costs related to revenue 60,690,000 69,077,000 51,912,000
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Gross profit 11,644,000 17,174,000 14,217,000
General and administrative expense 5,505,000 5,821,000 4,975,000
Impairment of long lived assets 4,092,000 --- ---
Minority interest (income) expense (10,000) 97,000 672,000
Interest and other income (2,209,000) (2,079,000) (1,937,000)
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Income before provision for income taxes 4,266,000 13,335,000 10,507,000
Provision for income taxes 1,514,000 5,101,000 3,993,000
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Net income $ 2,752,000 $ 8,234,000 $ 6,514,000
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Per share data:
Basic earnings per share $ 0.30 $ 0.89 $ 0.71
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.29 $ 0.88 $ 0.70
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 9,254,000 9,246,000 9,182,000
Weighted average number of shares and equivalents outstanding 9,391,000 9,378,000 9,304,000
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CLASS A COMMON
COMMON STOCK STOCK ADDITIONAL TOTAL
--------------------- -------------------------- PAID-IN RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, June 30, 1996 750,000 $7,000 7,552,000 $76,000 $7,894,000 $35,517,000 $43,494,000
Net income --- --- --- --- --- 6,514,000 6,514,000
Exercise of stock options --- --- 80,000 --- 311,000 --- 311,000
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Balance, June 30, 1997 750,000 7,000 7,632,000 76,000 8,205,000 42,031,000 50,319,000
Net income --- --- --- --- --- 8,234,000 8,234,000
Exercise of stock options --- --- 7,000 --- 400,000 --- 400,000
Stock dividend 37,000 1,000 382,000 4,000 5,226,000 (5,231,000) ---
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Balance, June 30, 1998 787,000 8,000 8,021,000 80,000 13,831,000 45,034,000 58,953,000
Net income --- --- --- --- --- 2,752,000 2,752,000
Exercise of stock options --- --- 11,000 --- 109,000 --- 109,000
Stock dividend 40,000 --- 401,000 4,000 4,843,000 (4,850,000) (3,000)
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BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1999 827,000 $8,000 8,433,000 $84,000 $18,783,000 $42,936,000 $61,811,000
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
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1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 2,752,000 $ 8,234,000 $ 6,514,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operations:
Amortization expense 38,551,000 47,083,000 22,239,000
Impairment of long lived assets 4,092,000 --- ---
Depreciation expense 1,979,000 2,441,000 1,468,000
Investment in program costs (37,014,000 (47,626,000) (24,586,000)
Minority interest, net (77,000) (178,000) 290,000
Disposals of property, plant and equipment 352,000 158,000 150,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 2,133,000 (2,452,000) 492,000
Other assets (130,000) 255,000 (1,414,000)
Accounts payable, accrued residuals and participations (3,662,000) 1,734,000 1,096,000
Production advances and deferred revenue (1,166,000) (907,000) 2,042,000
Current and deferred income taxes payable (1,254,000) 634,000 334,000
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Net cash provided by operations 6,556,000 9,376,000 8,625,000
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities (28,374,000) (24,413,000) (29,068,000)
Sales of marketable securities 21,511,000 20,634,000 29,555,000
Expenditures on property, plant and equipment (871,000) (2,227,000) (7,054,000)
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Net cash used for investing activities (7,734,000) (6,006,000) (6,567,000)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Exercise of stock options 109,000 400,000 311,000
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Net cash provided by financing activities 109,000 400,000 311,000
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,069,000) 3,770,000 2,369,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 7,092,000 3,322,000 953,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year $ 6,023,000 $ 7,092,000 $ 3,322,000
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the year for income taxes $ 2,900,000 $ 4,189,000 $ 3,664,000
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</TABLE>
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of dick
clark productions, inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority owned joint
ventures, collectively referred to as the "Company". All significant
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The common stock of the Company is entitled to one vote per share on
all the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, and the Class A common
stock is entitled to 10 votes per share. Holders of Class A common stock are
entitled to a dividend equal to 85% of any declared cash dividends on the shares
of common stock. On liquidation of the Company, holders of the common stock are
entitled to receive $2.00 per share before any payment is made to the holders of
Class A common stock, and thereafter the holders of Class A common stock are
entitled to share ratably with the holders of common stock in the net assets
available for distribution.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
REVENUE
Revenue from television program licensing agreements is recognized when
each program becomes contractually available for broadcast and delivery. Revenue
earned currently which is to be received in future periods is discounted to
present value using the effective interest method. Depending on the type of
contract, revenue for dick clark communications, inc. is recognized when
services are completed for a live event or when a tape or film is delivered to a
customer or when services are completed pursuant to a phase of a contract which
provides for periodic payment. Revenue from restaurant operations is recognized
upon provision of goods and services to customers.
Revenue by significant customer as a percentage of total revenue is as follows:
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
Significant Customers 1999 1998 1997
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NBC Entertainment 5% 20% 15%
ABC Entertainment 18% 12% 17%
Fox Television 12% 10% 7%
The Company produces television programming in relation to several
awards shows subject to long-term license agreements which expire between 2000
and 2002. While the existence of each long-term agreement enhances the future
financial performance of the Company, the non-renewal of certain such agreements
at their respective expiration dates could have a material adverse impact on the
Company's financial performance.
PROGRAM COSTS
Program costs, which include acquired rights, indirect production costs
(production overhead), residuals and third-party participations, are charged to
operations on an individual program basis in the ratio that the current year's
revenue for each program bears to management's estimate of total ultimate
revenue for the current and future years for that program from all sources. This
method of accounting is commonly referred to as the individual film forecast
method. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 there was
$4,777,000, $5,689,000 and $5,237,000, respectively, of production overhead
included within program costs.
Upon distribution of acquired film rights, the Company uses the
individual film forecast method set forth in Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 53 to amortize these program costs, together with the
participants' share and residuals costs, based upon the ratio of revenue earned
in the current period to the Company's
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estimate of total revenue to be realized. Management periodically reviews its
estimates on a program-by-program basis and, when unamortized costs exceed net
realizable value for a program, that program's unamortized costs are written
down to net realizable value. When estimates of total revenue indicate that a
program will result in an ultimate loss, the entire loss is recognized.
The Company periodically reviews the status of projects in development.
If, in the opinion of the Company's management, any such projects are not
planned for production, the costs and any reimbursements and earned advances
related thereto are charged to the appropriate profit and loss accounts.
Substantially all production and distribution costs are amortized in the initial
year of availability, except with respect to successful television series and
television movies which have the capacity for significant future revenue.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109, which
requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected
future tax consequences of events that have been included in financial
statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and
assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement
and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for
the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents consist of investments in interest bearing instruments
issued by banks and other financial institutions with original maturities of 90
days or less. Such investments are stated at cost, which approximates market
value.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable represent unsecured balances due from the Company's
various customers and the Company is at risk to the extent such amounts become
uncollectible. The Company performs credit evaluations of each of its customers
and maintains allowances for potential credit losses, if deemed necessary.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities consist primarily of investments in United States
Treasury Bills and Treasury Notes. The Company classifies its investments in
marketable securities as "held-to-maturity ", and carries the investments at
cost in accordance with SFAS No. 115. This statement requires investments in
debt and equity securities, other than debt securities classified as
"held-to-maturity", to be reported at fair value. The cost of these investments
as of June 30, 1999 and 1998 was $39,075,000 and $32,211,000, respectively, and
the market value as of June 30, 1999 and 1998 was $38,611,000 and $31,980,000,
respectively. As of June 30, 1999, the recorded costs of marketable securities
maturing in fiscal 2000, 2001, 2003 and thereafter were $20,148,000,
$12,071,000, $3,397,000 and $3,459,000, respectively.
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
As of June 30,
---------------- 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 2,018,000 $ 2,018,000
Buildings 4,920,000 4,920,000
Leasehold improvements 5,979,000 5,907,000
Furniture and fixtures 7,232,000 7,144,000
Production and other equipment 3,365,000 3,477,000
Construction in process 184,000 14,000
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$23,698,000 $23,480,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (12,791,000) (7,141,000)
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Property, plant and equipment, net $10,907,000 $16,339,000
==================================
</TABLE>
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on
estimated useful lives of the applicable property or asset. Useful lives range
from 3 to 30 years for buildings and leasehold improvements and 5 to 7 years for
furniture and fixtures and other equipment.
The cost of normal maintenance and repairs to properties and assets is
charged to expense when incurred. Major improvements to properties and assets
are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the
improvements.
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill resulting from the Company's acquisition of Harmon
Entertainment Restaurants (see Note 4) in fiscal 1990 is being amortized on a
straight-line basis over 20 years. Other assets include capitalized
organizational costs, pre-opening costs and liquor license costs. Organizational
costs and pre-opening costs are being amortized over 5 years and 12 months,
respectively. Organizational costs include legal and other expenses relating
primarily to the Company's various restaurant locations. Pre-opening costs are
limited to direct, incremental costs relating to start-up activities associated
with the Company's restaurant business. Liquor license costs at June 30, 1999
and 1998 of $143,000 are not being amortized. Accumulated amortization of
goodwill and other assets at June 30, 1999 and 1998 was $3,052,000 and
$2,673,000, respectively.
UNCLASSIFIED BALANCE SHEET
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 53, the Company has
elected to present an unclassified balance sheet.
JOINT VENTURES
The Company has a controlling interest in several joint venture
arrangements in which the Company's share of profits and losses exceed 50%. As a
result, the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of such joint ventures
are included in the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations of
the Company with the amounts due to others shown as minority interest.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
The consolidated financial statements of prior years reflect certain
reclassifications to conform with classifications adopted in the current year.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of shares of stock outstanding during the year. Diluted
earnings per share are determined by applying the treasury stock method to
compute dilution for common stock equivalents.
On May 11, 1999, the Company declared a 5% common stock dividend to
stockholders of record on May 21, 1999. The Company previously paid a 5% common
stock dividend to stockholders of record on May 4, 1998. Accordingly, share data
have been adjusted to include the effect of the stock dividends.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In June, 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income", which is effective for the Company's fiscal year ending June 30, 1999.
This statement established standards for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components in financial statements and thereby
reports a measure of all changes in equity of an enterprise that result from
transactions and other economic events other than transactions with owners. The
Company does not currently have any components of comprehensive income other
than net income.
LONG LIVED ASSETS
The carrying values of the Company's assets are reviewed when events and
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be
recoverable. If it is determined that an impairment loss has occurred based on
undiscounted future cash flows, then a loss is recognized in the statement of
operations using a discounted cash flow or fair value model. As a result of
declining operating results in three of the restaurant units during the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $4,092,000.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In April, 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-5,
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities." This SOP requires that all
nongovernmental entities expense costs of start-up activities (pre-opening,
pre-operating and organizational costs) as those costs are incurred and requires
the write-off of any unamortized balances upon implementation. SOP 98-5 is
effective for financial statements issued for periods beginning after December
15, 1998. The Company will adopt SOP 98-5 in the first quarter of the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2000. The financial impact of SOP 98-5 will be recorded as
a cumulative effect of an accounting change of $91,000, net of a tax benefit of
$50,000.
3. PROGRAM COSTS
The Company is engaged, as one of its principal activities, in the
development and production of a wide range of television and corporate
programming.
Management's estimate of forecasted revenue related to released
programs exceeds the unamortized costs on an individual program basis. Such
forecasted revenue is subject to revision in future periods if warranted by
changing conditions such as market appeal and availability of new markets. The
Company currently anticipates that all of such revenue and related amortization
will be recognized under the individual-film-forecast method where programs are
available for broadcast in certain secondary markets in years ranging from 1999
through 2005. While management can forecast ultimate revenue based on experience
and current market conditions, specific annual amortization charges to
operations are not predictable because revenue recognition is dependent upon
various external factors including expiration of network license agreements and
availability for broadcasting in certain secondary markets.
Program costs associated with dick clark communications, inc. are
amortized as projects, or identifiable elements pursuant to a contract, are
delivered.
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Based on management's estimates of gross revenues as of June 30, 1999,
approximately 66% of the $4,494,000 of unamortized program costs applicable to
released programs will be amortized during the three fiscal years ending June
30, 2002.
Capitalized program costs consist of the following:
As of June 30, 1999 1998
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Released, since inception $ 25,728,000 $ 24,911,000
Movies for television 252,797,000 220,199,000
Television programs 56,696,000 51,488,000
Communications projects
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335,221,000 296,598,000
Less: accumulated amortization (330,727,000) (292,273,000)
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4,494,000 4,325,000
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In process
Television programs 250,000 882,000
Communications projects 82,000 77,000
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332,000 959,000
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Project development costs
Movies for theatrical release - 102,000
Movies for television 39,000 471,000
Television programs 68,000 76,000
Communications projects 134,000 30,000
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241,000 679,000
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$ 5,067,000 5,963,000
Program costs, net ====================================
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4. PREPAID ROYALTY
Pursuant to a redemption and settlement agreement dated June 14, 1990
(the "Redemption Agreement"), between Harmon Entertainment Corporation
("Harmon"), a previous co-venturer with the Company in its restaurant business,
the Company, dick clark restaurants, inc. ("dcri") and certain other parties,
the Company had an obligation to pay Harmon a royalty of up to $10,000,000 at a
rate of 1.5% of all restaurant revenue of which $1,000,000 was advanced to
Harmon at the time the Redemption Agreement was entered into by the parties
thereto. Pursuant to a modification dated December 31, 1994 to the Redemption
Agreement, the Company paid Harmon $3,128,000 as pre-payment of the remaining
portion of this obligation. The Company is amortizing the prepaid royalty of
$3,128,000 at the rate of 1.5% of revenue. Accumulated amortization of the
royalty at June 30, 1999 and 1998 was $313,000 and $87,000, respectively.
5. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
Year ended June 30, 1999 1998 1997
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Current
Federal $2,229,000 $4,749,000 $3,355,000
State 257,000 461,000 376,000
Foreign 190,000 252,000 170,000
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$2,676,000 $5,462,000 $3,901,000
Deferred
Federal (1,057,000) (320,000) 87,000
State (105,000) (41,000) 5,000
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(1,162,000) (361,000) 92,000
$1,514,000 $5,101,000 $3,993,000
================================================
A reconciliation of the difference between the statutory federal tax
rate and the Company's effective tax rate on a historical basis is as follows:
Year ended June 30, 1999 1998 1997
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Statutory federal rate 34% 34% 34%
State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 2 4 4
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36% 38% 38%
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The components of current and deferred income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of June 30, 1999 1998
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<S>
Deferred tax assets <C> <C>
Accrued residuals and participations $ 484,000 $ 593,000
Pre-opening costs 166,000 277,000
Depreciation 1,335,000 61,000
Other 65,000 313,000
Total deferred tax assets 2,050,000 1,244,000
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Deferred tax liabilities
Difference between book and tax accounting for program costs $ (264,000) $ (389,000)
Prepaid royalty (968,000) (1,163,000)
Tax deductible goodwill (203,000) (239,000)
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Total deferred tax liabilities $(1,435,000) $(1,791,000)
Net deferred tax asset (liability) 615,000 (547,000)
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Current taxes payable (931,000) (1,023,000)
Total current and deferred taxes payable $ (316,000) $ (1,570,000)
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</TABLE>
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company is a tenant under a triple net lease (the "Burbank Lease")
with Olive Enterprises, Inc. ("Olive"), a company owned by the Company's
principal stockholder, covering the premises occupied by the Company in Burbank,
California (see Note 7 for a summary of the terms of the Burbank Lease). The
Company subleases a portion of the space covered by the Burbank Lease to Olive
and to unrelated third parties on a month-to-month basis. In fiscal years 1999,
1998 and 1997 the sublease income paid by Olive was $12,000 per year. The
Company believes that the terms of the Burbank Lease and sublease to Olive are
no less favorable to the Company than could have been obtained from unaffiliated
third parties on an arms-length basis. No significant leasehold improvements
were made in fiscal years 1999 or 1998. The Company also paid Olive $154,000,
$151,000 and $156,000 for storage services during the fiscal years 1999, 1998
and 1997, respectively.
The Company provided management and other services to Olive and other
companies owned by the Company's principal stockholder for which the Company
received $191,000, $177,000 and $150,000 for the fiscal years 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
The Company retained the services of Dick Clark as host for certain of
its television programs and other talent services during fiscal 1999, 1998 and
1997 for which the Company paid him host fees of $730,000, $687,000 and
$435,000, respectively. Management believes that the fees paid by the Company
are no more than it would have paid to an unaffiliated third party on an
arms-length basis.
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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain key
employees requiring payment of annual compensation of $3,324,000, $2,295,000,
$1,642,000, $1,617,000 and $1,617,000 for the years ending June 30, 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. Several agreements also provide for the
payment by the Company of certain profit participations based upon the profits
from specific programs, and/or individual subsidiaries or the Company as a
consolidated entity, as provided in the applicable employment agreements.
Several agreements have renewal options of up to two additional years.
The Company renegotiated its Burbank Lease with Olive for the term
commencing June 1, 1989 and terminating December 31, 2000. The Burbank Lease
expense for the years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was $638,000, $625,000
and $616,000, respectively. The Burbank Lease provides for rent increases every
two years commencing January 1, 1992 based on increases in the Consumer Price
Index during the two-year period. The Company has entered into lease agreements
with respect to restaurants that terminate at varying dates through November 30,
2013.
Total lease expense for the Company for the years ended June 30, 1999
and 1997 was $1,570,000, $1,538,000 and $1,282,000, respectively. The various
operating leases to which the Company is presently subject require minimum lease
payments as follows:
Year ended June 30,
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2000 $1,757,000
2001 1,548,000
2002 1,248,000
2003 1,191,000
2004 1,148,000
Thereafter 7,196,000
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8. STOCK OPTIONS
In August 1996, the Company's Board of Directors approved changes to
the Company's 1987 employee stock option plan. The 1996 plan was ratified by the
stockholders in November 1996. The plan provides for issuance of up to 1,000,000
shares of the Company's common stock. Options granted under the plan may be
either incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options, with a maximum
limit of 250,000 shares to any employee during any calendar year. The exercise
price of the incentive and non-qualified stock options must be equal to at least
100 percent of the fair market value of the underlying shares as of the date of
grant. During fiscal years 1999 and 1997, respectively, 37,000 and 18,300
incentive stock options were granted to certain employees of the Company to
purchase shares at prices ranging from $10.00 to $14.50. No stock options were
granted during fiscal 1998.
As of June 30, 1999, 194,869 of all stock options granted, vested and
outstanding are exercisable at prices ranging from $3.51 to $12.70. 42,210
additional options will become exercisable in fiscal years 2000 through 2002.
During fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, 10,500, 7,500 and 80,000 options,
respectively, were exercised.
The Company applies APB Opinion 25 and related interpretations in
accounting for its stock-based compensation plans. Accordingly, compensation
expense recognized was different than what would have otherwise been recognized
under the fair value based method defined in SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation." Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based
compensation plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates
for awards under those plans consistent with the method of SFAS No. 123, the
Company's net income and net income per share would have been reduced to the pro
forma amounts indicated as follows:
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(in thousands, except per share amounts) 1999 1998 1997
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Net income
As reported $ 2,752 $ 8,234 $ 6,514
Pro forma 2,730 8,210 6,484
Earnings per share
As reported
Basic .30 .89 .71
Diluted .29 .88 .70
Pro forma
Basic .30 .89 .71
Diluted .29 .88 .70
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for grants in 1999, 1998 and 1997: dividend yield of zero
percent for each year; expected volatility for 1999, 1998 and 1997 of 42 to 47
percent, 35 to 46 percent and 35 to 46 percent, respectively; risk-free interest
rates of 4.9 to 5.1 percent, 6.3 to 6.6 percent and 6.3 to 6.6 percent,
respectively, and expected lives of 5 years, 3.6 to 9.1 years and 3.6 to 9.1
years, respectively.
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of June
30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, and changes during the years ending on those dates is
presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Options Price Range Weighted Options Available
(Per Share) Average Price Outstanding For Grant
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at June 30, 1996 $ 3.88 - 10.38 $ 4.10 261,950 696,550
Granted 11.00 - 14.00 12.16 18,300 (18,300)
Exercised 3.88 - 4.00 3.91 (80,000) ---
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Balance at June 30, 1997 3.88 - 14.00 4.91 200,250 678,250
Exercised 7.50 - 7.50 7.50 (7,500) ---
Stock Dividend 3.69 - 13.33 4.58 9,638 (9,638)
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Balance at June 30, 1998 3.69 - 13.33 4.58 202,388 668,612
Granted 10.00 - 14.50 12.96 37,000 (37,000)
Exercised 9.05 - 10.48 10.33 (10,500) ---
Cancelled 13.33 - 14.50 13.71 (3,100) ---
Stock Dividend 3.51 - 12.86 5.30 11,291 (11,291)
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1999 $3.51 - 12.86 $5.29 237,079 620,321
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</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding at June 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted Average
Range of Number Remaining Weighted Average Number Weighted Average
Exercise Price Outstanding Contractual Life Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 3.51 - 4.08 187,922 3.16 $3.53 187,922 $3.53
9.05 - 10.48 11,813 4.51 9.58 3,308 9.41
10.66 - 12.86 37,344 3.88 12.82 3,639 12.51
$3.51 - 12.86 237,079 3.34 $5.29 194,869 $3.80
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</TABLE>
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9. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's business activities consist of two business segments:
entertainment operations and restaurant operations. The factors for determining
the reportable segments were based on the distinct nature of their operations.
They are managed as separate business units because each requires and is
responsible for executing a unique business strategy, as managed by the
respective chief operating decision makers. Identifiable assets are those assets
used in the operations of the segments. Summarized financial information
concerning the Company's reportable segments is shown in the following tables
(in thousands):
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, YEAR ENDED) ENTERTAINMENT RESTAURANTS TOTAL
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1999
Revenue $51,324 $21,010 $72,334
Gross profit (loss)1 11,963 (319) 11,644
Impairment of long lived assets --- 4,092 4,092
Identifiable assets 53,926 15,992 69,918
Depreciation and amortization 249 2,371 2,620
Capital expenditures 455 416 871
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1998
Revenue $63,310 $22,941 $86,251
Gross profit (loss)1 16,035 1,139 17,174
Identifiable assets 50,847 22,368 73,215
Depreciation and amortization 213 3,033 3,246
Capital expenditures 455 1,772 2,227
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1997
Revenue $50,547 $15,582 $66,129
Gross profit (loss)1 13,352 865 14,217
Identifiable assets 40,529 22,769 63,298
Depreciation and amortization 150 1,845 1,995
Capital expenditures 229 6,825 7,054
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1 Does not include corporate overhead of $2,987,000, $3,580,000 and $3,476,000
for entertainment and $2,518,000, $2,241,000 and $1,499,000 for the restaurant
segment during the years 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Gross profit also
excludes minority interest expense and interest and other income.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY QUARTER
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Basic Diluted
1st Quarter Earnings Earnings
(ending September 30) Revenue Gross Profit Net Income Per Share (1) Per Share (1)
- --------------------------
------------------ --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998 $ 13,138 $ 868 $ 46 .00 .00
1997 $ 14,055 $ 988 $ 115 .01 .01
------------------ --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -----------------
2nd Quarter
(ending December 31)
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------------------ --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -----------------
1998 $ 16,391 $ 2,226 $ 867 .09 .09
1997 $ 13,371 $ 1,874 $ 737 .08 .08
------------------ --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -----------------
3rd Quarter
(ending March 31)
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------------------ --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -----------------
1999 $ 28,747 $ 7,479 $ 4,168 .45 .44
1998 $ 36,247 $ 10,279 $ 5,706 .62 .61
------------------ --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- -----------------
4th Quarter
(ending June 30)
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1999 $ 14,058 $ 1,071 ($ 2,329) (.25) (.25)
1998 $ 22,578 $ 4,033 $ 1,676 .18 .18
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(1) The sum of the quarterly earnings per share may differ from the earnings
per share for the year due to the required method of computing dilution and
the weighted average number of shares.
MARKET AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION
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PRICE RANGE FISCAL 1999 FISCAL 1998
- --------------- ------------------------------------- ---------------------
High Low High Low
1st Quarter $19.88 $12.86 $13.15 $10.88
2nd Quarter 15.60 12.62 13.95 10.88
3rd Quarter 14.76 10.95 13.61 11.34
4th Quarter 14.25 9.05 18.21 11.79
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The Company's common stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on
the Nasdaq National Market System (symbol DCPI). The preceding table sets forth
the range of prices (which represent actual transactions) by quarters as
provided by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS, INC.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of dick
clark productions, inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of June 30,
1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended June 30, 1999. 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 audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 financial position of dick clark
productions, inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1999 and 1998, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended June 30, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Arthur Andersen, LLP
Los Angeles, CA
August 30, 1999
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
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Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
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The information required by each of the items of Part III is omitted
from this Report. Pursuant to the General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, the
information is included in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 1999 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held on November 2, 1999, and is incorporated
herein by reference. The Company intends to file such Proxy Statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days subsequent to June
30, 1999.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
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(a) The following represents a listing of all financial statements,
financial statement schedules exhibits filed as part of this Report.
(1) Financial Statements (see index to the consolidated financial
statements).
(2) Financial Statement Schedules (see index to the consolidated financial
statements).
(3) Exhibits
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant dated October
31, 1986 and Certificate of Correction dated November 3,
1986, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-9955 on Form S-1
(the "Registration Statement").
3.2 By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 of the Registration Statement).
4.1 Form of Warrant issued to Allen & Company Incorporated and
L.F. Rothschild, Towbin, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of the Registration Statement).
9.1 Agreement dated October 31, 1986, between Richard W. Clark
and Karen W. Clark with form of voting trust agreement
attached (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 of the
Registration Statement).
10.1 Lease dated November 1, 1986, between the Registrant and
Olive (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the
Registration Statement).
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10.2 Shareholders' Agreement dated as of December 23, 1986, among
Richard W. Clark, Karen W. Clark and Francis C. La Maina
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the
Registration Statement).
10.3 Lease Amendment No. 1 dated June 30, 1989, between Olive
Enterprises, Inc. and the Registrant amending Lease referred
to as Exhibit 10.5 (incorporated by reference to Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for 1989).
10.4 Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 1997, between the
Registrant and Richard W. Clark (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997).
10.5 Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 1997, between the
Registrant and Karen W. Clark (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997).
10.6 Joint Venture Agreement dated as of June 22, 1993, between
Reno Entertainment, Inc. and RLWH, Inc. (incorporated by to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for 1994).
10.7 Agreement dated December 31, 1994 to amend the Redemption
Agreement dated June 30, 1990 between Harmon Entertainment
Corporation, a New Jersey corporation and dick clark
restaurants, inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19
to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1995).
10.8 Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 1997, between the
Registrant and Francis C. La Maina (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997).
10.9 Employment Agreement dated as of January 29, 1997, between
the Registrant and William S. Simon (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997).
10.10 1996 Employee Stock Option.
10.11 Assignment dated March 31, 1998 between dick clark
productions, inc. and Olive Enterprises, Inc.
* 21.1 List of subsidiaries.
* 23.1 Accountants' consent
* 27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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* Filed herewith
(4) Reports on Form 8-K
(NONE)
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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.
dick clark productions, inc.
By: /s/ Richard W. Clark
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Richard W. Clark
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
September 24, 1999
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been executed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the Capacities and on the date indicated.
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Signature Title Date
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<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Richard W. Clark Chairman September 24, 1999
- ----------------------------- Chief Executive Officer and
Richard W. Clark Director (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Francis C. La Maina
- ----------------------------- President, Chief Operating Officer September 24, 1999
Francis C. La Maina and Director
/s/ Karen W. Clark
- ----------------------------- Director September 24, 1999
Karen W. Clark
/s/ Lewis Klein
- ----------------------------- Director September 24, 1999
Lewis Klein
/s/ Enrique F. Senior
----------------------------- Director September 24, 1999
Enrique F. Senior
/s/ Jeffrey B. Logsdon
- ----------------------------- Director September 24, 1999
Jeffrey B. Logsdon
/s/ Robert A. Chuck
- ----------------------------- Director September 24, 1999
Robert A. Chuck
/s/ William S. Simon
- ----------------------------- Chief Financial Officer September 24, 1999
William S. Simon
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EXHIBIT 21.1
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS, INC.
SUBSIDIARIES & AFFILIATES
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dick clark film group, inc.
dick clark presentations, inc.
dick clark media archives, inc.
dick clark restaurants, inc.
C & C Joint Venture dick
clark communications, inc.
Metcalf Restaurants, Inc.
Reno Entertainment, Inc.
Dick Clark's American Bandstand Club-Reno
Buckeye Restaurants, Inc.
Hoosier Entertainment, Inc.
Kenwood Entertainment, Inc.
King of Prussia Entertainment, Inc.
dick clark company - nashville, inc.
St. Ann Entertainment, Inc.
Austin ABG, Ltd.
Austin ABG Partners, Inc.
ABG Operating (Austin), Inc.
Austin Concessions, Inc.
Maybe Productions, Inc.
Family Secrets Productions, Inc.
Bandstand Holdings, Inc.
Matt Jon Productions, Inc.
Click Records, Inc.
Grapevine ABG, Ltd.
ABG Operating (Grapevine), Inc.
dc entertainment, inc.
CPI Productions, Inc.
American Bandstand Records, Inc.
Static Productions, Inc.
UTL Productions
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