Rule 424(b)(4)
File No. 333-28307
PROSPECTUS
1,382,229 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
SUNRISE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
All of the 1,382,229 shares of $0.01 par value Common Stock ("Common
Stock") of Sunrise Educational Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), offered hereby (the "Offering") are being sold by certain Selling
Securityholders of the Company. See "Selling Securityholders." The number of
shares of Common Stock offered hereby includes such presently indeterminate
number of shares of Common Stock as may be issued on conversion of outstanding
shares of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to the conversion provisions thereof
and 300,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding
warrants (the "Warrants"). The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from
the sale of shares by the Selling Securityholders.
The shares of Common Stock registered for resale hereby have been
registered pursuant to the Company's obligations contained in written agreements
with certain of the Selling Securityholders. The Selling Securityholders may
elect to sell all, a portion or none of the shares of Common Stock offered by
them hereunder.
The Company's Common Stock is quoted on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market
("Nasdaq") under the symbol "SUNR." On May 27, 1997, the last reported sale
price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq was $1 3/8 per share. See "MARKET FOR
REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS."
The shares of Common Stock registered for resale hereby may be sold by
the Selling Securityholders from time to time, in ordinary brokers' transactions
through Nasdaq at the price prevailing at the time of such sales. The commission
payable will be the regular commission a broker receives for effecting such
sales. The Common Stock also may be offered in block trades, private
transactions, or otherwise. The net proceeds to the Selling Securityholders will
be the proceeds received by them upon such sales, less brokerage commissions.
All expenses of registration incurred in connection with this Offering are being
borne by the Company, but the Selling Securityholders will pay any brokerage and
other expenses of sale incurred by them. There can be no assurance that the
Selling Securityholders will sell any or all of the shares of Common Stock
registered hereunder.
THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY INVOLVE SUBSTANTIAL RISK. SEE "RISK FACTORS" ON
PAGE 6 OF THIS PROSPECTUS.
EACH SELLING SECURITYHOLDER AND ANY BROKER EXECUTING SELLING ORDERS ON BEHALF OF
THE SELLING SECURITYHOLDER MAY BE DEEMED TO BE AN "UNDERWRITER" WITHIN THE
MEANING OF THE SECURITIES ACT. COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY ANY SUCH BROKER MAY BE
DEEMED TO BE UNDERWRITING COMMISSIONS UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES AGENCY NOR HAS THE COMMISSION OR ANY
SUCH AGENCY PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this Prospectus is June 17, 1997.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder, and in accordance therewith files
periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Such reports, proxy statements and other
information filed by the Company can be inspected and copied at the public
reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as at the following regional
offices: Northeast Regional Office, 7 World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York,
New York 10048 and Midwest Regional Office, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400,
Chicago, Illinois 60661. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public
Reference Section of the Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549 at prescribed rates. The Commission maintains a web site
(http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy, and information statements
and other information regarding registrants, such as the Company, that file
electronically with the Commission.
The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (together with all amendments and exhibits thereto, the "Registration
Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"),
with respect to the securities offered hereby. This Prospectus does not contain
all the information set forth in the Registration Statement, certain parts of
which are omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
Commission. For further information, reference is made to the Registration
Statement and the exhibits thereto, copies of which may be obtained from the
Public Reference Section of the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20549, upon payment of the fees prescribed by the Commission.
Statements contained in this Prospectus as to the contents of any contract or
other document are not necessarily complete and in each instance reference is
made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement for a full statement of the provisions hereof; each such
statement contained herein is qualified in its entirety by such reference.
The Company hereby undertakes to provide without charge to each person
to whom a Prospectus is delivered upon written or oral request of each person, a
copy of any document incorporated herein by reference, (not including exhibits
to the document that have been incorporated herein by reference unless such
exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in the document which this
Prospectus incorporates). Requests should be directed to President, Sunrise
Educational Services, Inc., 9128 East San Salvador, Suite 200, Scottsdale,
Arizona 85258, telephone (602) 860-1611.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO) APPEARING
ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS. WHEN USED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, THE TERM "COMMON
STOCK" SHALL REFER TO THE $.01 PAR VALUE COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY. SEE
"DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES". AS USED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, UNLESS THE CONTEXT
INDICATES OTHERWISE, THE TERM "COMPANY" REFERS TO SUNRISE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES,
INC., AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND PREDECESSORS.
THE COMPANY
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. operates a chain of premium quality
child care centers that offer comprehensive educational child care services
primarily for children ages six weeks to twelve years. The Company currently
operates 36 child care centers in Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado and Wisconsin.
Enrollment on April 30, 1997 was approximately 4,000 children and the aggregate
licensed capacity of the Company's child care centers was 5,160 children. The
Company offers both full and half-day programs, as well as extended hours at
several of its facilities.
The Company's strategy is to be a comprehensive provider of high
quality educationally oriented child care services in demographically desirable
markets. The Company intends to pursue this strategy by acquiring individual
centers and small chains of community-based centers, by promoting and developing
employer sponsored and other partnership child care programs and by assuring
that its child care centers reflect quality facilities and equipment as well as
innovative learning programs. Due to the fragmented nature of the child care
industry, the Company believes that it has many opportunities to pursue its
strategy of acquiring individual centers and small chains of community-based
centers.
The Company differentiates itself from most child care providers by
offering a comprehensive educationally based curriculum that incorporates
innovative teaching techniques and programs, and by offering its parents and
children modern facilities and equipment. The Company's education-based programs
emphasize, among other things, the use of learning centers to enhance the
child's development. The programs are designed to appeal to parents who consider
education and development, rather than custodial care, as being most important
in choosing a child care facility. In addition to the regular learning programs,
all of the Company's child care centers offer computer-based learning programs
using state-of-the-art software and a number of extra-curricular programs such
as gymnastics, piano lessons and aquatic activities. Upon acquisition of new
child care centers, the Company implements its learning programs and curriculum
and, if necessary, updates and modernizes the equipment and facilities of the
acquired centers. The Company believes that such programs and strategies
contribute significantly to its revenues.
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The Company's strategic emphasis on child development and learning
programs are geared toward modern attitudes about child care and early
education. Surveys show that working mothers believe that their children benefit
from center-based child care because it is educational, contributes to child
development and builds social skills. Surveys also show that working mothers
believe that one-on-one child care is of lesser educational value than group
care.
The Company was organized under Delaware law in May 1987, and is the
successor to two corporations that initially operated the Company's child care
centers. Venture Educational Programs, Inc. ("Venture"), an Arizona corporation,
was formed in 1980. Venture operated the first two Sunrise Preschools, which
opened in September 1982 and September 1984, respectively, and also operated a
child care center under another name until August 1984. An affiliated company,
Sunrise Preschools, Inc., an Arizona corporation ("Sunrise Arizona"), was formed
in November 1985 and operated five child care centers, which opened from January
1986 to May 1987. On May 27, 1987, Venture was merged into Sunrise Arizona, and
on May 28, 1987, Sunrise Arizona was merged into the Company. The Company has
one wholly owned subsidiary, Sunrise Preschools Hawaii, Inc., formed in fiscal
1990 to operate child care centers in Hawaii. Another subsidiary, Sunrise
Holdings, Inc., formed in fiscal 1987 to construct the Company's child care
centers, was dissolved effective September 10, 1994. On January 31, 1997 the
Company amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change its name
from Sunrise Preschools, Inc. to Sunrise Educational Services, Inc.
Effective February 1, 1994, a portion of the Company's operations were
transferred to a Hawaii nonprofit corporation, Preschool Services, Inc. ("PSI").
Because of PSI's nonprofit status, PSI is eligible to receive certain grants and
subsidies. Under a written agreement between the Company and PSI, the Company
provides PSI with management and administrative services and educational
programs in exchange for a management fee. See "CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND
RELATED TRANSACTIONS."
In December 1995, the Company completed a public offering of 333,333
newly issued shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $15 per share. Net proceeds
from the offering were $4,026,475.
In February 1996, the underwriters of the public offering exercised
their option to purchase 24,000 additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock to
cover over-allotments. These shares were sold by the Company at the same price
and same terms as those applicable to the initial offering of Series C Preferred
Stock, and resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $298,072.
The Company intends to use the proceeds from the public offering
primarily to acquire, open and equip additional child care centers. During
fiscal 1996, the Company acquired or opened six additional centers, increasing
its licensed capacity by approximately 1,011 additional children. Management is
continuing to pursue various expansion and acquisition opportunities. During the
six months ended January 31, 1997, the Company acquired four additional centers
and opened one newly constructed center, increasing the licensed capacity by 702
additional children.
The Company's principal executive offices are located at 9128 East San
Salvador, Suite 200, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, and its telephone number is
(602) 860-1611.
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The fiscal year of the Company consists of eight four-week periods and
four five-week periods. Each quarter of the Company's fiscal year consists of
two four-week periods and one five-week period. The Company's fiscal year ends
on the Saturday nearest July 31 of each year. However, for clarity of
presentation, all information has been presented as if the fiscal year ended on
July 31.
This Prospectus contains "forward-looking statements," including
statements regarding, among other items, the Company's growth strategy, future
products, sales, ability to license future software programs and market products
and anticipated trends in the Company's business. Actual results could differ
materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of
factors, including, but not limited to, intense competition in various aspects
of its business, adverse publicity, insurance, the seasonal nature of its
business, government regulation, and other factors described under "Risk
Factors" set forth below and elsewhere herein.
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RISK FACTORS
AN INVESTMENT IN THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OFFERED HEREBY INVOLVES A
HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND SHOULD ONLY BE MADE BY INVESTORS WHO CAN AFFORD THE LOSS
OF THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS, PRIOR TO MAKING AN INVESTMENT
DECISION, SHOULD GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION, IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, TO THE FOLLOWING RISK FACTORS. THIS
PROSPECTUS CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS," INCLUDING STATEMENTS
REGARDING, AMONG OTHER ITEMS, THE COMPANY'S GROWTH STRATEGY, FUTURE PRODUCTS,
SALES, ABILITY TO LICENSE FUTURE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND MARKET PRODUCTS AND
ANTICIPATED TRENDS IN THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS. ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF A NUMBER OF
FACTORS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INTENSE COMPETITION IN VARIOUS ASPECTS
OF ITS BUSINESS, ADVERSE PUBLICITY, INSURANCE, THE SEASONAL NATURE OF ITS
BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT REGULATION, AND OTHER FACTORS DESCRIBED IN THE RISK FACTORS
SECTIONS SET FORTH BELOW AND ELSEWHERE HEREIN.
NO ASSURANCE OF CONTINUED PROFITABLE OPERATIONS. For the fiscal years
ended July 31, 1996 and July 31, 1995, the Company had a net loss of $(857,308)
($0.40 per share) and net income of $806,852 ($0.29 per share), respectively.
Operating income (loss) for the fiscal years ended July 31, 1996 and July 31,
1995 was $(934,018) and $611,485, respectively. Although the Company expects to
have profitable operations in the future, there can be no assurance that the
Company will, in the future, achieve or sustain profitability.
COMPETITION. The child care industry is highly fragmented and
competitive, and Phoenix, Arizona is one of the most competitive markets in the
United States. The Company competes with child care centers owned by national
chains as well as child care facilities operated by local community and
church-affiliated profit and non-profit organizations. Some of the non-profit
child care centers that the Company competes with are supported to a large
extent by endowments, charitable contributions and other forms of subsidies, and
consequently charge less for their services than the Company. In addition, the
Company competes with individually owned proprietary child care centers,
licensed and unlicensed child care homes, in-home individual child care
providers, public schools and businesses that provide child care for their
employees. A number of the Company's competitors have substantially greater
resources than the Company. See "BUSINESS -- Competition."
ADVERSE PUBLICITY. Some providers of child care have received negative
publicity concerning alleged child abuse, inadequate supervision and on-site
accidents. Although the Company has not been the subject of any adverse
publicity, any such publicity, whether accurate or not, could result in
decreased enrollment and have a material adverse effect on the Company.
INSURANCE. In addition to general liability insurance, the Company
maintains insurance coverage for child physical and sexual abuse claims, which
is subject to an annual aggregate limitation of $2,000,000. Recently, some
operators of child care centers, including the Company, have experienced greater
difficulty in obtaining such insurance at reasonable rates. Although the Company
has never had a claim for child physical or sexual abuse, there can be no
assurance that insurance for child physical and sexual abuse will continue to be
available to the Company in the future or that increased premiums for such
insurance will not require the Company to increase the cost of providing child
care services. If such insurance is not available to the Company, or if amounts
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of coverage are not adequate, the Company may be materially and adversely
affected. See "BUSINESS -- Insurance."
SEASONAL FLUCTUATIONS. Child care centers, including those of the
Company, experience decreased enrollment, and therefore decreased revenue, in
the summer months and around certain major holidays. There can be no assurance
that Company programs designed to increase enrollment in the summer will be
successful. See "BUSINESS -- Curricula and Programs."
GOVERNMENT REGULATION. Child care centers must comply with various
state and local statutes and regulations. Centers are periodically inspected by
state agencies to review adherence to child care standards, including, among
other things, staffing, cleanliness and safety standards. The Company has not
experienced any difficulty in complying with various government regulations.
Additional regulations or changes in existing regulation might impose additional
compliance costs on the Company, which could have a material adverse effect on
the Company. In addition, certain tax laws presently provide for certain credits
and other incentives relating to child care costs. Changes in such tax laws
could have a material adverse effect on the Company. See "BUSINESS -- Government
Regulation."
GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION. Currently, all of the child care centers
operated by the Company are located in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii and Wisconsin.
The success of such operations is therefore dependant to some extent on the
economies of such regions. If these geographic areas experience an economic
downturn or recession, the Company's financial condition and business prospects
could be materially and adversely affected.
EXPANSION. The Company intends to continue to open new child care
centers and to acquire individual and community-based chains of child care
centers. In addition, the Company plans to continue to expand its operations
through various partnership and contractual relationships with third parties.
Although the Company's current operations are based in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii
and Wisconsin, the Company's current expansion plans include considering
opportunities in the southwestern United States as well as in other geographic
regions of the country. There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve
its planned expansion or that its expansion will be profitable. The success of
the Company's expansion program will depend on a number of factors, many of
which may be beyond the Company's control, including the availability of
sufficient capital, the identification of appropriate acquisition candidates and
suitable build-to-suit child care center sites, the Company's ability to
attract, train and retain qualified employees and management, the continuing
profitability of existing operations, the successful management of planned
growth and the ability of the Company to operate new child care centers in a
profitable manner. Although the Company currently intends to lease from third
parties newly constructed child care facilities developed for the Company rather
than undertaking its own construction, if the Company were to undertake its own
construction, there can be no assurance that it could construct its child care
centers on a cost-effective basis or that appropriate financing could be
obtained. Construction of child care centers is subject to the risk of delays
and cost overruns, and such occurrences could have a material adverse effect on
the Company. See "BUSINESS -- Expansion."
DEPENDENCE UPON KEY PERSONNEL. The success of the Company will be
largely dependent upon the efforts and abilities of James R. Evans, President
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and Chairman of the Board, and Barbara L. Owens, Executive Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer. See "MANAGEMENT." The Company has employment agreements
with Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens. The Company also maintains for its benefit key man
life insurance on Mr. Evans in the amount of $1,000,000. See "EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION -- Employment Contracts." Nevertheless, the loss of the services of
Mr. Evans or Ms. Owens could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In
addition, the Company's success is also dependent upon its ability to hire
additional qualified personnel, and there can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to hire or retain qualified personnel.
LIMITATION ON DIRECTOR LIABILITY; CONTROL OF COMPANY. Among other
matters, certain provisions of the Company's Restated Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws limit or eliminate director liability for certain
actions and require approval of greater than 50% of the shares eligible to vote
on certain matters. These and other provisions could, under certain
circumstances, prevent redress by stockholders for certain actions taken by the
directors and management and make it more difficult for an outsider to obtain
control of the Company. See "DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES."
RELATIONSHIP WITH PSI. Certain officers and directors of the Company
also serve as officers and directors of PSI. The Company believes it is unlikely
that any conflicts of interest will arise with PSI; however, any transaction to
which both the Company and PSI are a party that involves a potential conflict of
interest may be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company only with the
approval of a majority of the Company's directors including the Company's
outside directors that are not also officers or directors of PSI. Currently the
Company has one outside director who is not also an officer or director of PSI.
See "CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS."
FUTURE SALES OF COMMON STOCK. As of the date of this Prospectus, the
Company had outstanding 3,079,491 shares of Common Stock, excluding shares
issuable upon the exercise of convertible stock, warrants and options. Of the
shares of Common Stock currently outstanding 82,229 shares are "restricted
securities" as that term is defined under Rule 144 promulgated under the
Securities Act and under certain circumstances may be sold without registration
pursuant to such rule. The Company is unable to predict the effect that sales
made under Rule 144, or otherwise, may have on the then prevailing, market price
of the Company's securities, although any future sales of substantial amounts of
securities pursuant to Rule 144 could adversely affect prevailing market prices.
See "PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS" and "DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES."
DIVIDENDS UNLIKELY. The Company does not intend to declare or pay cash
dividends on its Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The Company expects
that it will retain all available earnings, if any, to finance and expand its
business.
STOCK MARKET VOLATILITY. General market price declines or market
volatility in the future could adversely affect the price of the Common Stock.
In certain cases, volatility in the price of a given security can result from
the short-term trading strategies of certain market segments. Such volatility
can distort market value and can be particularly severe in the case of smaller
capitalization stocks and immediately before or after an important corporate
event such as a public offering. In recent years, the stock markets in general
have experienced extreme price fluctuations in response to such occurrences as
quarterly variations in operating results, changes in earnings estimates by
analysts, adverse publicity, strategic relationships or other events or facts.
This pattern of extreme volatility in the stock market,
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which in many cases was unrelated to the operating performance of, or
announcements concerning, the issuers of the affected stock may adversely affect
the market price of the Common Stock.
EFFECT OF OUTSTANDING OPTIONS AND WARRANTS. Certain events, including
the issuance of additional shares of Common Stock upon the exercise or
conversion of outstanding options, warrants and preferred shares of the Company,
could result in substantial dilution of the Common Stock. As of April 30, 1997,
the Company had outstanding (i) 500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock; (ii)
357,333 shares of Series C Preferred Stock; (iii) options to purchase an
aggregate of 648,080 shares of Common Stock; (iv) warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 495,000 shares of Common Stock; and (v) warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 33,333 shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The Company has an
additional 183,874 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under its
existing stock option plans. For the respective terms of such options, the
holders thereof are given an opportunity to profit from a rise in the market
price of the Company's Common Stock with a resulting dilution in the interests
of the other stockholders. Further, the terms on which the Company may obtain
additional financing during that period may be adversely affected by the
existence of such options. The holders of the options may exercise them at a
time when the Company might be able to obtain additional capital through a new
offering of securities on terms more favorable than those provided therein. See
"MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS" and "DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES."
NON-REGISTRATION IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS OF SHARES; NEED FOR CURRENT
PROSPECTUS. Although the Common Stock will not knowingly be sold to purchasers
in jurisdictions in which the Common Stock are not registered or otherwise
qualified for sale, purchasers may buy Common Stock or the components thereof in
the aftermarket. In addition, investors in this Offering will not be able to
purchase their shares, unless at the time of purchase the Company has a current
prospectus covering the shares of Common Stock. No assurances can be given that
the Company will be able to effect any required registration or qualification or
maintain a current prospectus. See "Description of Securities."
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF AUTHORIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK;
ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS. As of April 30, 1997, the Company had outstanding
500,000 and 357,333 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred
Stock, respectively. The annual dividend rate of the Series B Preferred Stock is
$.10 per share and each share is convertible into one share of Common Stock.
Each holder of the Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to receive a cumulative
dividend of 9% per annum, 7.0588 shares of Common Stock upon conversion, and
certain additional preferences and rights. In addition, the Company's Board of
Directors has the authority to issue up to 142,667 shares of preferred stock,
$1.00 par value ("Preferred Stock"), in one or more series and to determine the
price, rights, preferences and privileges of the shares of each such series
without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The rights of the
holders of Common Stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by,
the rights of the holders of any shares of Preferred Stock that may be issued in
the future. The Preferred Stock currently outstanding, as well as the potential
future issuance of additional Preferred Stock could have the effect of making it
more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of the outstanding voting
stock of the Company, thereby delaying, deferring or preventing a change of
control of the Company. In addition, certain provisions in the Company's
Articles of Incorporation and By-laws creating a staggered-term board and
relating to supermajority stockholder approval of certain business combinations
by the Company, restrictions on calling special meetings of stockholders,
restrictions on
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removal of directors and restrictions on amendments to the By-laws may
discourage or make more difficult any attempt by a person or group of persons to
obtain control of the Company. See "DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES."
RISK OF LOW-PRICED STOCK; PENNY STOCK REGULATIONS. If the Company's
securities were delisted from Nasdaq (See "RISK FACTORS--Nasdaq Listing and
Maintenance Requirements; Risk of Delisting"), they could become subject to Rule
15g-9 under the Exchange Act, which imposes additional sales practice
requirements on broker-dealers which sell such securities to persons other than
established customers and "accredited investors" (generally, individuals with
net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding $200,000, or
$300,000 together with their spouses). For transactions covered by this rule, a
broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser
and have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to
sale. Consequently, such rule may adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers
to sell the Company's securities and may adversely affect the ability of
purchasers in this Offering to sell any of the securities acquired hereby in the
secondary market.
The Commission adopted regulations which generally define a "penny
stock" to be any non-Nasdaq equity security that has a market price (as therein
defined) of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than
$5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a
penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to any transaction
in a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule prepared by the Commission relating
to the penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made about
commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative
and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements are
required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held
in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
The foregoing required penny stock restrictions will not apply to the
Company's securities if such securities are listed on Nasdaq and have certain
price and volume information provided on a current and continuing basis or meet
certain minimum net tangible assets or average revenue criteria. There can be no
assurance that the Company's securities will qualify for exemption from these
restrictions. In any event, even if the Company's securities were exempt from
such restrictions, it would remain subject to Section 15(b)(6)of the Exchange
Act, which gives the Commission the authority to prohibit any person that is
engaged in unlawful conduct while participating in a distribution of a penny
stock from associating with a broker-dealer or participating in a distribution
of a penny stock, if the Commission finds that such a restriction would be in
the public interest.
If the Company's securities were subject to the existing or proposed
rules on penny stocks, the market liquidity for the Company's securities could
be severely adversely affected.
NASDAQ LISTING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; RISK OF DELISTING. The
Company's Common Stock is currently quoted on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. See
"COVER PAGE." Under the rules for continued listing in the Nasdaq system, a
company is required to maintain at least $2,000,000 in total assets, two
market-makers, a public float of at least $200,000 and a minimum bid price of
$1.00 per share or, if the share price criterion cannot be met, $2,000,000 in
capital and surplus and a public float of $1,000,000. In addition, Nasdaq has
proposed more stringent maintenance criteria for continued listing, including
eliminating the alternative to the $1.00 minimum bid price, establishing minimum
net tangible assets,
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net income and market capitalization tests, increasing the required amount of
public float shares, the minimum bid price and the number of market makers, and
instituting more stringent corporate governance standards. Adoption of any or
all of the proposals could make it more difficult for the Company to maintain
compliance with the listing criteria, assuming the Company is accepted for
listing on the SmallCap Market. Upon notice of a deficiency in one or more of
the maintenance requirements, the Company would be given 90 days (30 days in the
case of the number of market-makers) to comply with the maintenance standards.
Failure of the Company to meet the maintenance requirements of Nasdaq could
result in the Company's securities being delisted from Nasdaq, with the result
that the Company's securities would trade on the OTC Bulletin Board or in the
"pink sheets" maintained by the National Quotation Bureau Incorporated. As a
consequence of such delisting, an investor could find it more difficult to
dispose of or to obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of the
Company's securities. Among other consequences, delisting from Nasdaq may cause
a decline in the stock price, the loss of news coverage about the Company and
difficulty in obtaining future financing.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
The Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of
Common Stock in this Offering.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has never paid a dividend on its Common Stock. The Company
presently does not anticipate paying any dividends on its Common Stock in the
foreseeable future. Pursuant to the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, the
Company is obligated to pay a cumulative annual dividend of 9% to the holders of
the Series C Preferred Stock, which currently amounts to $32,159 in the
aggregate based on 357,333 issued and outstanding shares of Series B Preferred
Stock. One year after the date of the first issuance of shares of Series C
Preferred Stock (December 22, 1996), the Company may, in its discretion, elect
to pay dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock in shares of Common Stock
having a fair market value equal to the amount of the dividend. The Series C
Preferred Stock ranks junior to the Series B Preferred Stock of the Company and,
consequently, all dividends payable on the Series B Preferred Stock must be
current prior to the payment of any dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock.
The annual dividend rate of the Series B Preferred Stock is $.10 per share,
which currently amounts to $50,000 per year in the aggregate based on 500,000
issued and outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock. As of April 30, 1997,
accrued but unpaid dividends payable on the Series B Preferred Stock were
$4,167. In addition, the Company has a credit facility with a bank pursuant to
which it may borrow up to $500,000. As of April 1, 1997, approximately $323,000
had been borrowed under this credit facility and certain other loans with such
bank. Pursuant to the terms of the credit facility and such loans, the Company
may not pay any cash dividends, including dividends on the Series C Preferred
Stock, without the consent of the bank. Furthermore, under Delaware corporate
law, the Company may be prohibited in certain circumstances from paying
dividends (whether in cash or otherwise). See "RISK FACTORS" and "DESCRIPTION OF
SECURITIES."
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MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
The Common Stock was registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act
in 1987. From September 11, 1987 until January 27, 1991, when Nasdaq changed its
listing requirements, the Common Stock was listed on Nasdaq under the symbol
SUNR. From January 28, 1991 until December 19, 1995, the Common Stock was quoted
in the National Daily Quotation Service ("Pink Sheets") published daily by the
National Quotation Bureau, Inc. under the symbol SUNR. Quotations were also
available through the Electronic Bulletin Board operated by the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol SUNR. Beginning
December 20, 1995, the Company's Common Stock has been quoted on the Nasdaq
Small Cap Market under the symbol SUNR. The following table sets forth the high
and low bid prices for the Common Stock based on closing transactions during
each specified period as reported by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.,
(through December 19, 1995, which prices reflect inter-dealer prices without
retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual
transactions), and the high and low sales prices as reported by Nasdaq
(subsequent to December 19, 1995).
Fiscal 1997 HIGH LOW
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First Quarter $1.625 $1.188
Second Quarter 1.375 1.125
Third Quarter (through April 1, 1997) 1.938 1.250
Fiscal 1996 HIGH LOW
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First Quarter $3.313 $2.125
Second Quarter 2.500 1.813
Third Quarter 2.063 1.250
Fourth Quarter 1.938 1.375
Fiscal 1995 HIGH LOW
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First Quarter $1.375 $1.000
Second Quarter 1.688 .938
Third Quarter 1.563 1.125
Fourth Quarter 2.625 1.250
There were approximately 260 record holders and 700 beneficial holders
of the Company's Common Stock as of April 15, 1997. On May 15, 1997, the high
and low sale prices for the Common Stock were $1 3/8 and $1 3/8, respectively.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSIONS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO SET FORTH ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. On January 31, 1997, the Company operated 36 child care
centers versus 27 centers as of January 31, 1996. The increase in the number of
centers was the result of the Company purchasing the operations of six centers
in Arizona (five of which were previously operating and one of which was newly
opened) and one center in Colorado, and opening one newly constructed center in
Arizona. In addition, through its contract with Preschool Services, Inc.
("PSI"), the Company assumed management of a newly opened center in Hales
Corner, Wisconsin. These additional centers increased the total licensed
capacity of the Company's centers by 1,065 children. The impact of the
acquisitions on the operations of the Company are included in the discussion of
operating revenues and expenses below. During the first six months of fiscal
1996, the Company purchased the operations of two centers in Colorado.
On January 24, 1997, the stockholders of the Company approved a
proposal to change the Company's name from Sunrise Preschools, Inc. to Sunrise
Educational Services, Inc. This change was made to reflect the widened area of
services provided by the Company through its Sunrise Preschools, Suncrest
Private Schools and Sunburst Child Care divisions, and any subsequent direction
the Company takes relative to educational services provided.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1997 (FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FISCAL 1997) COMPARED TO
SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1996 (FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FISCAL 1996)
Operating revenue for the first six months of fiscal 1997 was
$6,342,854, an increase of $1,603,093, or 33.8% from revenue of $4,739,761 for
the first six months of fiscal 1996. Of this increase, $1,415,120 was due to the
inclusion of revenues of the acquired and newly opened centers, and $187,973 was
due to a 4.0% increase in same-center revenues. The increase in same-center
revenues was due to a moderate tuition increase, but was offset by a large
decrease in child attendance during the Christmas and New Year's holiday
periods. Due to the timing of the holidays this year (both Christmas and New
Year's fell on Wednesdays), many children were absent from the centers for the
entire holiday weeks rather than for just one or two days each week. This
decrease in attendance had a significant negative impact on revenues during the
holiday period. Revenues at three of the acquired centers were negatively
impacted by a change in the regulations for reimbursement for food costs under
the USDA Food Program. This change resulted in Food Program revenues at these
centers being approximately $50,000 lower than they would have been otherwise.
Operating expenses for the first six months of fiscal 1997 were
$6,388,501 (100.7% of operating revenue), an increase of $1,619,048 or 33.9%
from operating expenses of $4,769,453 (100.6% of operating revenue) for the
first six months of fiscal 1996. Of this increase, $1,590,075
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was due to the acquired and newly opened centers. The remaining increase was due
to increases in payroll and general and administrative costs, partially offset
by a decrease in facilities and maintenance expenses.
Payroll expense for the first six months of fiscal 1997 was $3,217,165
(50.7% of operating revenue), an increase of $891,848 or 38.4% from payroll
expense of $2,325,317 (49.1% of operating revenue) for the first six months of
fiscal 1996. Of this increase, $755,845 was due to the acquired and newly opened
centers, $13,686 was for additional corporate staff added in connection with the
Company's expansion program, and $122,317 was for increased same-center salaries
due to slightly higher average salaries.
Facilities and maintenance costs for the first six months of fiscal
1997 were $2,265,666 (35.7% of operating revenue), an increase of $478,213 or
26.8% from facilities and maintenance costs of $1,787,453 (37.7% of operating
revenue) during the first six months of fiscal 1996. This increase was due to
$524,201 in costs at the acquired and newly opened centers, an increase in
equipment lease expense of $37,776, and an increase in depreciation and
amortization of $32,777. These increases were offset by a $54,831 decrease in
rent expense, a decrease in cleaning and maintenance services costs of $37,817
due to a change in the contractor used by the Company to provide cleaning and
maintenance services, and a decrease in other facilities and maintenance costs
of $23,893.
In the first six months of fiscal 1996, rent expense included $97,581
of deferred sublease payments payable by PSI. In the fourth quarter of fiscal
1996, the Company established a reserve for rental commitments related to the
remaining lease payments due by PSI. Future unpaid sublease payments are offset
against this reserve rather than being charged to rent expense. This resulted in
a decrease in rent expense in the first six months of fiscal 1997 of $97,581,
partially offset by an increase of $42,750 in same-center rents due to moderate
rent increases at several of the centers.
General and administrative expenses for the first six months of fiscal
1997 were $905,670 (14.3%) of operating revenue), an increase of $248,987, or
37.9% from general and administrative expenses of $656,683 (13.9% of operating
revenue) during the first six months of fiscal 1996. Of this increase, $189,646
was attributable to the acquired and newly opened centers. In addition,
advertising costs increased $66,859 due to continuance of a multi-media
advertising program into the Fall, and higher yellow pages costs as a result of
the new centers. This was partially offset by a decrease of $30,770 in insurance
costs. The remaining increase was due to moderate increases in other general and
administrative costs such as office supplies and bank charges.
Net income for the first six months of fiscal 1997 was $2,601 compared
to a net loss of $20,927 for the first six months of fiscal 1996, primarily due
to improved same-center operations and the reduction in rent expense, partially
offset by lower child attendance during the Christmas and New Year's holiday
periods.
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1996, COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1995
Operating revenue for fiscal 1996 was $10,237,418, an increase of
$462,395, or 4.7% from revenue of $9,775,023 for fiscal 1995. This increase was
due to the inclusion of revenues of the acquired centers of $599,163. This
increase was partially offset by the transfer of one of the Company's child care
centers to PSI as of August 1, 1995. The Company continues to manage this child
care center under a management agreement with PSI, for which the Company earns a
management fee; however, the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 1996
no longer include the revenues or expenses of this center. As a result of this
transfer, operating revenue decreased by $257,409 and operating expenses
decreased by $239,409 from fiscal 1995. The impact of this transfer on net
income for fiscal 1996 was a reduction of $18,000. In addition, revenues
decreased $42,000 due to the deferral of administrative fees from PSI.
Excluding the items discussed above, operating revenues increased
$120,641 from fiscal 1995. Due to increased enrollments at certain of the
Company's centers and a moderate tuition increase in January, revenues increased
$386,222. This was offset by a decrease of $181,705 in revenues received under
one of the Company's employer child care contracts as a result of large layoffs
by the employer and a decrease of $83,876 in revenue at one of the Company's
centers due to lower enrollment levels.
Operating expenses for fiscal 1996 were $11,171,436 (109.1% of
operating revenue), an increase of $2,007,898 or 21.9% from operating expenses
of $9,163,538 (93.7% of operating revenue) for fiscal 1995. Of this increase,
$655,519 was due to the inclusion of the acquired centers and $602,000 was due
to the establishment of a reserve for impaired assets and rental commitments in
connection with the Company's agreement with PSI which is included in facilities
and maintenance costs. The remaining increase was due to an increase in other
facilities and maintenance costs and general and administrative expenses,
partially offset by a decrease in payroll expense.
Payroll expense for fiscal 1996 was $5,055,138 (49.4% of operating
revenue), an increase of $264,176 or 5.5% from payroll expense of $4,790,962
(49.0% of operating revenue) for fiscal 1995. This increase was due to $341,906
in salaries at the acquired centers, an $88,572 increase in corporate salaries
due to staff added in connection with the Company's expansion program, and a
$221,594 increase in other salaries. These increases were partially offset by a
decrease of $210,843 due to the transfer of one of the Company's centers to PSI,
as discussed above. In addition, payroll expense decreased $177,053 due to the
Company's decision, in May 1995, to outsource its maintenance operations.
Accordingly, the Company now pays a monthly fee for maintenance services, which
is included in facilities and maintenance costs, rather than paying for staffing
directly as part of payroll expense.
Facilities and maintenance costs for fiscal 1996 were $4,478,373 (43.7%
of operating revenue), an increase of $1,502,457 or 50.5% from facilities and
maintenance costs of $2,975,916 (30.4% of operating revenue) during fiscal 1995.
Of this increase, $231,579 is attributable to the acquired centers and $602,000
was due to the establishment of a reserve for impaired assets and rental
commitments in connection with the Company's agreement with PSI. The remaining
increase is due to an increase of $279,715 in rent expense, a $219,060 increase
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in maintenance costs and a $179,103 increase in depreciation and amortization
expense, partially offset by a decrease of $9,000 in other facilities and
maintenance costs.
Due to continued operating losses incurred during 1996, PSI approved a
plan to close two of its schools upon the expiration of the leases. Since the
estimated cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the leasehold
improvements related to these two schools, the Company recorded an impairment
reserve for these assets which totaled approximately $184,000 which is included
in facilities and maintenance expenses in fiscal 1996.
Also, since the Company is the lessee for two of the leases, they are
contingently liable for the lease payments to third parties. Since the estimated
future cash flows of PSI will not be sufficient to make the scheduled lease
payments, the Company recorded a contingent liability of approximately $418,000
related to the remaining lease payments which is included in facilities and
maintenance expenses in fiscal 1996.
The increase in rent expense was due to moderate rent increases at
several of the centers, and to the deferral of $228,971 in sublease payments
payable by PSI under the PSI Agreement. Maintenance costs increased $177,053 due
to the Company's decision, in May 1995, to outsource its maintenance operations
(see Payroll above for discussion of corresponding decrease in payroll costs).
The remaining increase in maintenance costs is primarily due to increased
cleaning and maintenance supplies costs. The increase in depreciation and
amortization expense is primarily due to the deferral of $134,612 in lease
payments payable under the PSI Agreement, and to $11,568 in amortization of
intangible acquisition costs. These increases were partially offset by decreases
in other costs, such as auto expenses and taxes.
General and administrative expenses for fiscal 1996 were $1,637,925
(16.0% of operating revenue), an increase of $241,265, or 17.3% from general and
administrative expenses of $1,396,660 (14.3% of operating revenue) during fiscal
1995. Of this increase, $82,034 was attributable to the acquired centers. In
addition, advertising costs increased $105,267 due to the implementation of a
new advertising program. The remaining increase was due to $70,859 in preopening
expenses for new centers and $57,600 in expenditures related to developing the
Company's strategic growth and acquisition plans, and moderate increases in
other general and administrative costs such as office supplies, licenses and
fees. These increases were partially offset by a $103,816 decrease bad debt
expense.
Other income for fiscal 1996 decreased $8,386 from fiscal 1995 due to
reduced gain on sale of fixed assets, primarily vans, traded in during the year.
Net interest income increased $109,729 due to interest income on the invested
proceeds of the December 1995 public offering.
Net loss for the year ended July 31, 1996 was $857,308 ($0.40 per
share) compared to net income of $806,852 ($0.29 per share) for the year ended
July 31, 1995 which was the second most profitable year in the Company's
history. This decrease is primarily due to the allowance provided of
approximately $406,000 for amounts receivable under the PSI Agreement; the
establishment of a $602,000 reserve for impaired assets and rental commitments
in connection with the Company's agreement with PSI; the inclusion of an income
tax benefit of $220,000 in fiscal 1995; $70,859 in preopening costs for new
centers; and a decrease in enrollments under one of the Company's employer child
care contracts due to layoffs by the employer. In addition, costs incurred in
connection with the Company's advertising
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and expansion programs, and in developing the Company's strategic growth plan
have, in the current period, decreased net income.
SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following table reflects certain selected unaudited quarterly
operating results for the first two quarters of fiscal 1997 and for each quarter
of fiscal 1996. The operating results of any quarter are not necessarily
indicative of results of any future period.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Quarter Ended (In Thousands)
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Jan. 31, Oct. 31, Jul. 31, Apr. 30, Jan. 31, Oct. 31,
1997 1996 1996 1996 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 3,100 $ 3,243 $ 2,187 $ 2,681 $ 2,304 $ 2,435
Operating expenses (3,264) (3,124) (3,787) (2,615) (2,413) (2,356)
Income (loss) from operations (164) 119 (970) 66 (109) 79
Income (loss) before income taxes $ (134) $ 136 $ (943) $ 107 $ (93) $ 72
</TABLE>
The Company's operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations in summer
months and around certain major holidays. These fluctuations have resulted in
lower occupancy levels and lower operating results in the second and fourth
fiscal quarters and higher occupancy levels and operating results in the first
and third fiscal quarters.
TRENDS
School enrollments, (excluding acquisitions) while remaining strong,
were lower during the first ten months of fiscal 1996 than in the corresponding
months of fiscal 1995. To boost enrollment levels, the Company implemented a new
multi-media advertising program in January. This program continued during the
third quarter. During June and July, the last two months of the fiscal year,
enrollment levels equaled or exceeded those from June and July of 1995.
Management believes that the advertising program, which will be continued during
the first quarter of fiscal 1997, coupled with moderate tuition increases,
should continue to have a positive effect on the Company. The establishment of a
reserve for impaired assets and rental commitments in connection with the
Company's agreement with PSI should also have a significant positive impact on
the Company's future operations.
The Company's expansion program, funded with the proceeds of the
December, 1995 public offering, resulted in the addition of six centers during
fiscal 1996. In addition, on August 22, 1996, the Company acquired four centers
in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and, on October 14, 1996, opened a newly
constructed free-standing center in Gilbert, Arizona. It is anticipated that the
costs incurred by the Company in connection with developing its strategic growth
plan and implementing its expansion program will benefit the Company in the
future; however, there can be no assurance in this regard.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended July 31,
1996 was $91,595. Cash was sufficient to meet the normal operating requirements
of the Company. Due to the Company's public offering of preferred stock in
December 1995, working capital increased by $1,986,021, from $210,600 at July
31, 1995 to $2,196,621 at July 31, 1996.
Net cash used in operating activities for the first six months of
fiscal 1997 was $235,555. Cash was sufficient to meet the normal operating
requirements of the Company. Due to the Company's purchase of four child care
centers in August, 1996, and amounts spent to upgrade the existing equipment at
the acquired centers as well as to equip the newly opened centers, working
capital decreased by $700,439, from $1,904,621 at July 31, 1996, to $1,204,182
at January 31, 1997.
In December 1995, the Company completed a $5 million public offering of
a new series of convertible preferred stock. Net proceeds from the offering were
$4,026,475, a portion of which has been used primarily for expansion of the
Company's operations, both through the opening of additional Company facilities
and the acquisition of other existing child care centers. In February 1996, the
underwriters of the offering exercised their option to purchase 24,000
additional shares of preferred stock to cover over-allotments. These shares were
sold by the Company at the same price and same terms as those applicable to the
initial offering of the preferred stock resulting in net proceeds to the Company
of $298,072.
On November 6, 1995, holders of warrants representing the right to
purchase 47,074 shares of the Company's common stock were exercised. Net
proceeds from this exercise were $40,404.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended July 31, 1996,
was $2,013,207, consisting of purchases of property and equipment totaling
$916,886 and $1,107,121 in costs related to acquisitions. These uses were
partially offset by $10,800 in proceeds from disposals of property and
equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities for the first six months of
fiscal 1997 was $694,189, consisting of purchases of property and equipment
totaling $496,691, and $494,264 in costs related to the centers acquired by the
Company in August. These uses were partially offset by $296,766 in proceeds from
the sale and leaseback of a portion of the equipment purchased over the past six
months.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended July 31,
1996, was $3,970,917, consisting of proceeds from the exercise of warrants and
the sale of preferred stock of $4,364,951 and additional borrowings of $319,360,
offset by repayments of notes payable and capital leases of $147,311 and payment
of dividends on Series B and C Preferred Stock of $566,083. The additional
borrowings consisted of notes payable for the purchase of vehicles and $100,000
borrowed under the Company's working capital line of credit.
Net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of
fiscal 1997 was $164,378, consisting of additional notes payable of $54,408 for
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the purchase of vehicles and $50,000 in borrowings under the Company's working
capital credit line, offset by repayments of notes payable and capital leases of
$123,182 and payment of dividends on Series B and C Preferred Stock of $145,604.
Dividends payable on Series B and C Preferred Stock as of January 31, 1997, were
$44,367.
Dividends payable on Series B and C Preferred Stock as of July 31,
1996 were $44,367, as reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Company is current on all principal and interest payments on its
notes payable and capital leases. The Company has two lines of credit with a
financial institution totaling $500,000: 1) a $250,000 revolving working capital
line, bearing interest at prime (8.25% at January 31, 1997) plus 1.00%, and; 2)
a $250,000 nonrevolving line of credit for the purchase of vehicles and
equipment, bearing interest at prime plus 1.25%. These lines of credit are
renewable each year on January 31, and are secured by the Company's accounts
receivable, inventory, furniture, vehicles and equipment. At July 31, 1996,
borrowings under the working capital line totaled $100,000. Borrowings under the
vehicle and equipment line consisted of $106,000 in drawdowns which were then
converted into five-year notes payable.
In April, 1997, the Company received a commitment from a financial
institution for three new lines of credit totaling $3 million to replace the
Company's existing credit facilities. These credit facilities are as follows:
(1) a $500,000 revolving working capital line bearing interest at prime plus
1.5%; (2) a $500,000 nonrevolving line of credit for the purchase of vehicles
and equipment, bearing interest at prime plus 1.75%; (3) a $1,000,000
nonrevolving line of credit for acquisition financing, and; (4) a $1 million
nonrevolving line of credit to refinance the Company's existing notes payable
and capital leases at a more favorable average interest rate. These lines of
credit are renewable each year on April 30, and are secured by the Company's
accounts receivable, inventory, furniture, vehicles and equipment.
The Company currently expects that it will be able to renew the lines
of credit under similar terms upon their maturity. However, if the lines of
credit are not renewed, there is no assurance that they can be replaced. If the
Company were unable to renew or replace these lines of credit and was then
unable to repay any outstanding balance, the bank could foreclose on the
collateral.
During fiscal 1996, the Company purchased the operations of the
following five child care centers: two child care centers in the Denver,
Colorado metropolitan area on November 1, 1995, one center in Colorado Springs,
Colorado on April 5, 1995, one center in Sierra Vista, Arizona on April 16,
1996, and one center in Phoenix, Arizona on June 28, 1996. On August 22, 1996,
the Company purchased the operations of four child care centers in the Phoenix
metropolitan area, which have an aggregate licensed capacity of 504. The Company
is also considering additional acquisitions of established child care centers
operated in the southwestern United States, as well as in other geographic
areas. The Company intends to finance these acquisitions through a combination
of cash and long-term notes.
The Company also plans to open several additional centers in the summer
and fall 1997. Under current plans, one of these centers will be an on-site
center at the corporate headquarters of Swift Transportation Company, Inc. The
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other new centers to be opened by the Company will be constructed by a third
party and the Company will then enter into long-term leases for the land and
buildings. Preopening costs of a center normally range between $90,000 and
$110,000 per center. Management expects cash generated from operations and cash
on hand as a result of the public offering to be sufficient to satisfy the needs
at its existing schools for the next 12 months and to open the new centers as
planned.
The Company is also considering various additional acquisitions of
established child care centers operated in the southwestern United States, as
well as in other geographic areas. The Company intends to finance these
acquisitions through a combination of cash and long-term notes.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 128, "Earnings per Share", which is required to be adopted in
fiscal 1998. At that time, the Company will be required to change the method
currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate all prior periods.
Under the new requirements for calculating primary earnings per share, the
dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded. The impact of implementing
the provisions of this new standard has not yet been fully analyzed by
management, but it is not expected to be material to any of the quarters.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Inflation has had no material effect on the Company's operations or
financial condition.
OUTLOOK
The Company's future operating results and many of the forward looking
statements contained in this document are dependent upon a number of factors,
including competition, government regulations, geographic concentration of the
Company's child care centers, the Company's ability to successfully expand its
operations as well as other factors. See "Risk Factors."
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BUSINESS
GENERAL
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. operates a chain of premium quality
child care centers that offer comprehensive educational child care services
primarily for children ages six weeks to twelve years. The Company currently
operates 36 child care centers in Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado and Wisconsin.
Enrollment on April 30, 1997 was approximately 4,000 children and the aggregate
licensed capacity of the Company's child care centers was 5,160 children. The
Company offers both full and half-day programs, as well as extended hours at
several of its facilities.
The Company's strategy is to be a comprehensive provider of high
quality educationally oriented child care services in demographically desirable
markets. The Company intends to pursue this strategy by acquiring individual
centers and small chains of community-based centers, by promoting and developing
employer sponsored and other partnership child care programs and by assuring
that its child care centers reflect quality facilities and equipment as well as
innovative learning programs. Due to the fragmented nature of the child care
industry, the Company believes that it has many opportunities to pursue its
strategy of acquiring individual centers and small chains of community-based
centers.
The Company differentiates itself from most child care providers by
offering a comprehensive educational-based curriculum that incorporates
innovative teaching techniques and programs, and by offering its parents and
children modern facilities and equipment. The Company's education-based programs
emphasize, among other things, the use of learning centers to enhance the
child's development. The programs are designed to appeal to parents who consider
education and development, rather than custodial care, as being most important
in choosing a child care facility. In addition to the regular learning programs,
all of the Company's child care centers offer computer-based learning programs
using state-of-the-art software and a number of extra-curricular programs such
as gymnastics, piano lessons and aquatic activities. Upon acquisition of new
child care centers, the Company implements its learning programs and curriculum
and, if necessary, updates and modernizes the equipment and facilities of the
acquired centers. The Company believes that such programs and strategies
contribute significantly to its revenues.
The Company's strategic emphasis on child development and learning
programs are geared toward modern attitudes about child care and early
education. Surveys show that working mothers believe that their children benefit
from center-based child care because it is educational, contributes to child
development and builds social skills. Surveys also show that working mothers
believe that one-on-one child care is of lesser educational value than group
care.
THE CHILD CARE INDUSTRY
There are two primary types of child care: center-based and home-based.
Center-based care is provided by churches, nonprofit and for-profit entities
that provide a wide variety of services ranging from custodial care to
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comprehensive preschool curricula. Home-based care is much less uniform than
center-based care. There is usually greater dependence on the availability of
and training by one or only a few adults, and facilities are less likely to be
customized to the needs of children. Payment for child care services may be made
completely by parents or subsidized in whole or in part by others, including
governmental programs, employers and nonprofit churches or community groups.
The for-profit child care market segment is highly fragmented, due to
the large number of facilities offering child care services. Revenues for the
for-profit child care market are estimated to be about $9 billion, based on a
licensed capacity estimated at 3.5 million. The largest 50 for-profit child care
providers are estimated to account for only 11% of industry revenues and it is
estimated that there are more than 76,000 for-profit providers of child care in
the United States. Based on its licensed capacity, the Company believes it ranks
among the largest forty providers of child care services in the country.
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care market that is large and fregmented
showing that the top 50 chains account for
only 11% of the market, with small operators
accounting for about 89% of the market.
DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS
The for-profit child care market segment has grown substantially in the
last 20 years. Prior to that time, child care was provided almost exclusively
through in-home care, church-sponsored and other local nonprofit facilities.
Demand has increased for additional child care facilities as the result of
increasing numbers of single parents, dual income families and the increasing
use by many parents of quality child care programs for the educational and
developmental benefit of their children. This demand is somewhat seasonal, with
slightly lower enrollment levels typically experienced during July and August,
as well as around holidays, such as Christmas. National and regional chains and
other independent for-profit child care centers compete to meet these needs.
In recent years, a number of national demographic trends have
significantly increased the demand for the Company's services. According to the
United States Bureau of the Census, in 1989 (for the first time since 1964, the
final year of the "baby boom") and again in 1990, 1991 and 1992, the number of
babies born in the United States surpassed four million. From 1980 to 1990, the
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number of children under age five increased 13% and the number of children ages
five through nine increased 7%. In addition, there has been an increase in the
number of mothers in the workforce that have children ages three to five years,
which has increased from 45% in 1978 to 53% in 1992. The number of women of
child-bearing age in the work force has also increased in recent years. In light
of the industry trends, the Company believes that demand for use of center-based
educational and developmental programs of the type provided by the Company will
continue to grow.
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[DESCRIPTION]
A graph depicting the labor force
participation of women of child-bearing
age that starts with 41 million in 1990,
increases to an estimated 43 million for
1995 and to an estimated 44 million in
the year 2000.
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[DESCRIPTION]
A graph depicting the percent of mothers
of preschool age children who work from
1970 through 1990. In 1970, 30% of mothers
with preschool age children worked, in 1980,
47% worked and in 1990, 59% worked.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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CHILD CARE CENTER OPERATIONS
Consistent with the Company's strategic emphasis on high quality child
care, the Company's operations are designed to appeal to parents who want
innovative learning programs emphasizing child development offered in modern
facilities. The Company's approach to its operations includes the following
concepts:
FACILITIES -- Facilities are designed with a number of
features that promote an optimal atmosphere for child development, as
well as efficient adult child interaction and observation. The
Company's child care center design incorporates individual classrooms
and provides a quiet atmosphere within each classroom while still
allowing free movement from activity to activity. An abundance of
windows gives the facility an open, airy and clean appearance. Most of
the Company's child care facilities have observation rooms for parents
to view their children's participation in the daily activities without
interruption. Bathrooms are adjacent to each classroom for easy access
and safe monitoring of children. Many facilities have video cameras in
each classroom that are monitored on a continual basis at the front
office. Licensed capacity of the Company's child care centers ranges
from 10 to 249 children, although in some centers actual enrollment may
be higher because some children are enrolled on a part-time basis.
PROGRAMS -- The Company believes in a developmental approach
to learning in which each classroom is arranged with learning stations,
or centers, that are designed to help children think, communicate and
create. A wide variety of learning materials and equipment, including
at least two computers per center, are available to the children. Field
trips in Company vans are used to enhance the programs. The Company
also provides various full-day and half-day programs, including ballet,
computer, piano and gymnastics lessons and, during the summer, swimming
and related aquatic activities.
PLAYGROUNDS -- All playgrounds consist of areas with equipment
such as wheeled toys and climbing apparatus to help children develop
their large muscle skills. Playgrounds are divided between younger and
older children. Sandy areas are available, as are swings, slides,
balancing and other play equipment.
AVAILABILITY -- The Company recognizes that the parents of
enrolled children have varying child care needs. Parents may enroll
their children for any mix of days per week with a minimum of two days
per week. Most of the Company's child care centers are open from 6:00
a.m. to 6:30 p.m., five days per week, all year, except on major
holidays. The Company also offers extended care at several of its
facilities. Parents may visit their child's facility at anytime during
operating hours. Each child care facility regularly conducts parents'
nights, during which parents can discuss the progress of their children
with the staff, watch their children perform or hear professionals in
the child care field speak on relevant subjects.
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MANAGEMENT -- Each child care facility is operated as a unit
under the supervision of a director assigned to that facility. The
director is responsible for hiring teachers, organizing and monitoring
programs, supervising all records and regulatory compliance, collecting
tuition, marketing and corporate office reporting. Directors are paid a
monthly salary plus a bonus based on several factors, including
enrollment levels and profitability of the child care facility.
CURRICULA AND PROGRAMS
The Company believes that a developmental approach to learning, coupled
with a strong early childhood foundation, is essential to positive growth in
children. Children are grouped within each center by age and developmental
level. The following programs are offered by the Company:
INFANTS -- The infant program is available on a full-time and,
in some cases, a part-time basis, and includes various developmental
activities designed to foster visual perception and motor development.
This program is offered in an environment that is conducive to learning
and provides stimulation for very young children.
TODDLERS -- The toddler program includes a variety of
developmental activities such as wet and dry tables, blocks, dolls and
art experiences. Development of social skills, gross motor skills and
language skills is emphasized in the toddler program.
PRESCHOOLERS -- The preschool curriculum features pre-reading
skills and other activities to prepare children for school. Learning
centers are available in each classroom to expose children to art,
music, science, sensory development, woodworking, math and language. In
addition, the program includes daily individual and group activities
designed to stimulate and enhance motor skills and physical
development.
PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE -- The Company,
responding to parents' general desire for more academics and a longer
program at Sunrise, has instituted a private kindergarten and first
grade program. This program allows the parents of a child who is of
public school age the choice to stay at Sunrise for kindergarten and
first grade. This program has been successful and the Company plans to
continue to enhance these grade levels at many of their locations.
Parents pay additional tuition for these programs. The Company believes
that the higher academic standards, the lower ratios and the
flexibility of the program will continue to increase enrollments in
this area.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN -- The Company provides a before and after
school program for children who are of primary school age. The Company
offers to transport children in Company vans to the neighborhood
schools in the morning, and back to each of the Company's child care
centers in the afternoon. A portion of each day is set aside to help
the children with homework from their schools. In addition, this
program includes arts and crafts projects, field trips, dance and
gymnastics classes, physical activities, group sports and computers.
When neighborhood schools are closed for certain holidays or summers,
these children can become full-time students.
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SUMMER -- In an effort to increase enrollment in the summer
months, the Company modifies its preschooler and school-age programs
during the summer. The programs are enhanced with additional field
trips and other optional activities. Historically, the Company has
experienced a decrease in revenues during the summer months, which the
Company believes is typical in the child care industry.
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS -- The Company offers special programs for
children whose parents seek more specialized activities. Through
cooperative efforts with outside organizations the Company offers
special gymnastics and other classes for children ages three and up.
Specialized gymnastics equipment has been installed on site at most of
the Company's Arizona child care centers, and all of the classes are
taught by professionally trained staff.
The Company also has contracted with an outside organization
to offer sophisticated, computer-based, educational classes on site to
children ages three and up utilizing highly trained teachers and
state-of-the-art software. Other various special programs are offered
by the Company including ballet, swimming, piano and karate. Presently,
all of these special programs, for which an additional fee is charged,
account for a small percentage of the monthly revenue at each child
care center; however, the Company continues to expand and market these
programs to seek additional student participation and increased
revenue.
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM -- Since July 1987, the Company has been
awarded an annual contract from the Division of Developmental
Disabilities of the Arizona Department of Economic Security to provide
a goal-oriented training program for and to integrate mild to severely
handicapped children in child care centers. In September 1991, the
Company was approved to be a private provider of special education
preschool programs and related services by the Arizona Department of
Education. Since June 1991, the Arizona Department of Economic
Security, as administrator of a child care block grant, has awarded the
Company an annual contract to deliver child care to families with
special needs children. These contracts have been renewed through June
1997.
TUITION
The Company determines tuition charges based upon a number of factors
including age of child, number of days and hours of attendance, location and
competition. Part-time students are charged proportionately higher rates than
full-time students. The Company's charges for service vary, depending on the
location of the center and the age of the child; however, the Company's rates
are generally higher than its competitors. Tuition is generally collected on a
weekly or monthly basis in advance.
MARKETING
The Company targets a market consisting primarily of parents having
above average incomes and education. According to the United States Bureau of
the Census, families earning over $45,000 a year are twice as likely as families
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with incomes below $20,000 to enroll their children in child care centers. Based
on a survey by the Company of its participating parents, the Company believes
that over 50% of the families of enrolled children have annual incomes exceeding
$50,000. The Company uses demographic studies to locate its campuses in
geographic areas consistent with the Company's target market. The Company's
primary sources of new enrollments have been from distribution of promotional
material in residential areas surrounding a child care facility in conjunction
with its opening, referrals from satisfied parents, yellow-page advertising and
traffic exposure. For existing child care facilities the Company also advertises
through direct mail, newspaper, telemarketing and by participating in community
child-related events. The advertising campaign focuses primarily on summer
promotion to enhance each fall's enrollment. For the fiscal years ended July 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, the Company's average percentage occupancy was 72.2%,
76.7%, and 78.3%, respectively. The average percentage occupancy is calculated
by dividing the operating revenues for all of the Company's centers (other than
centers operated on a management fee basis) for the respective years by the
product of (i) licensed capacity for all of the Company's centers (other than
those operated on a management fee basis) and (ii) the average of the basic
tuition rate for full-time four year old children at all such centers for the
respective years based on 50 weeks of attendance per year.
EXPANSION
The Company has implemented a plan to develop into a hybrid educational
management company. The plan provides growth, both in the number of centers the
Company operates and in the range of services it provides.
This expansion program is being funded, in part, by the proceeds of the
Company's December 1995 public offering. The Company is using a portion of the
proceeds to open new child care centers. In addition, the Company has actively
pursued the acquisition of established child care centers operated in the
southwestern United States, as well as in other geographic areas. Long-term
growth opportunities will also come from build-to-suit opportunities, where
child care facilities are developed as an amenity to an overall project or as
stand-alone facilities constructed for the Company. With regard to build-to-suit
opportunities, the Company contracts with unrelated third parties to develop and
construct child care centers based on the Company's specifications. The Company
then leases the center back from the third party. Additional long-term growth
opportunities will continue to come from partnership and contract child care
programs that provide relatively low risk expansion opportunities. The Company
will also continue to evaluate opportunities related to employer centers and
developer - assisted programs as they arise.
Consistent with this plan, during fiscal 1996, the Company acquired the
assets of two child care centers in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, one
center in Colorado Springs, one center in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and one center
in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, through its contract with Preschool Services,
Inc. ("PSI"), the Company assumed management of a newly opened center in Hales
Corner, Wisconsin. All but two of these additions occurred during the last four
months of the fiscal year.
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The expansion activity continued after the end of the 1996 fiscal year.
In August 1996, the Company acquired the assets of four additional centers in
the Phoenix metropolitan area, and in October 1996 the Company opened a newly
constructed free-standing center, also in the Phoenix metro area.
Through October 1996, the Company's expansion program has increased its
licensed capacity by 1,713 additional children, a 50% increase over fiscal 1995.
The Company is continuing to evaluate prospective acquisition candidates and
additional build-to-suit opportunities, and will pursue those that fit its
strategy.
In addition to expanding the number of centers it operates, the Company
has also expanded the types of services it provides. The Company has selectively
moved into primary education by adding first grade classes in three of its
Arizona centers in the fall of 1996. In addition, one of the centers it acquired
in the Phoenix area has been converted to a Suncrest Private School. Suncrest
offers a state of the art environment, with smaller class sizes, lower teacher
to student ratios and more degreed teachers than most preschools. Suncrest uses
the nationally known and respected High Scope teaching method, and currently
serves children age 2 through kindergarten, with plans to expand to include
primary grades. The extra services provided by Suncrest allow the Company to
charge a higher tuition rate than at its other preschools.
In addition to Sunrise and Suncrest schools, the Company also operates
three Sunburst Child Care Centers. Sunburst centers were designed to capitalize
on a market segment that cannot afford the higher tuition rates charged by the
Company at Suncrest. These centers provide quality care for lower tuition rates.
Sunburst centers have lower operating costs, allowing for these lower tuition
rates.
With Suncrest, Sunrise and Sunburst centers, the Company can penetrate
three distinct income markets, thus expanding its market opportunities.
From time to time, the Company may decide to close one or more child
care centers and contracts relating to centers operated for third parties may
expire or be terminated by the third party. In fiscal 1996, one contract for two
child care centers with a total licensed capacity of 38 children expired and was
not renewed. The Company continually monitors the enrollment levels at its child
care centers and the long-term prospects of the geographic areas in which its
child care centers operate.
EMPLOYER CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Increasing numbers of employers are offering child care benefits to
their employees. To increase enrollment, the Company has capitalized on this
trend by actively pursuing contracts with various employers through its Employer
Child Care ("ECC") programs. The Company's ECC programs are tailored to meet
each employer's particular needs. The Company may also contract to operate a
child care center constructed by an employer for its exclusive or semi-exclusive
use. The Company also offers assistance to employers in marketing their programs
to employees and encourages the employers to subsidize tuition costs and to
implement programs that enable their employees to realize available federal tax
benefits. The Company instituted its first ECC program in May 1987 and has
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consistently added employer participants since that time. Among the corporations
that have ECC programs with the Company are America West Airlines and American
Express. For the fiscal years ended July 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, revenues from
ECC programs, including revenues received from employers as well as employees,
represented 43%, 45% and 31%, respectively, of the Company's total operating
revenue.
One of the more innovative ECC programs, although not the largest, is
the Child Development and Family Studies Laboratory ("CDFSL") which is operated
under the Company's management agreement with PSI. The CDFSL is a research,
teaching and community service facility at the Arizona State University West
Campus ("ASU West") in Phoenix, Arizona, which has a licensed capacity of 58
children and uses the High Scope teaching method. The laboratory provides a
program for parents and children to participate in interesting projects for
observational research. As part of their educational training, students
attending ASU West are permitted to observe the interaction of children in a
combined environment of child care and teaching. An advanced program has been
developed using lower teacher to child ratios than is required. The program is
available to faculty, staff and students of ASU West and to the general public
if space permits.
PARTNERSHIP CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
One strategic focus of the Company is to increase its enrollment levels
through various partnership arrangements with third parties, such as churches.
Typically, these partnership arrangements involve an agreement by the Company to
operate a child care center at facilities owned by the third party. The Company
and the third party share the operating risks of the child care centers and
share, at various rates, any profits generated by the centers. The child care
centers are open to the general public. Because the third party provides the
facilities for the child care center, these partnership programs provide the
Company with an opportunity to increase its enrollment with only a minimal
capital investment and risk.
Currently, the Company's partnership activities are undertaken in
connection with PSI, a nonprofit corporation. Because of PSI's nonprofit status,
PSI is eligible to receive certain grants and subsidies. PSI typically enters
into agreements with third parties to establish child centers or assume the
operations of existing child care centers and then contracts with the Company to
operate the child care centers in exchange for a management fee. Profits
generated by the entities are shared by PSI and the third party.
See "CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS."
Currently, the Company operates eight child care centers in connection
with PSI. The total licensed capacity of these child care centers is 901
children.
CONTRACT CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
In contrast to child care partnership arrangements, which are
characterized by a sharing of profits and operating risks, the Company also
operates child care centers on a contract basis. Pursuant to the contractual
arrangements, the Company is reimbursed for its expenses and paid a
predetermined fee for operating the child care centers. The contract arrangement
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typically provides for the Company to operate a child care center at a site
provided by the third party, which requires only a minimal capital investment by
the Company.
In January 1993, the Company opened four child care facilities in
conjunction with a high school district in Phoenix. These centers operate on a
cost reimbursement basis, plus a profit component for the Company. The child
care centers are located on various high school campuses and provide child care
services for the children of at-risk teen parents enrolled in the district's
schools. The number of centers operated under this contract has changed from
year to year, depending on the needs of the district. During fiscal 1996, the
Company operated five centers with a total licensed capacity of 63 children.
COMPETITION
The child care industry is highly competitive, with Phoenix, Arizona
being one of the most competitive markets in the United States. In the
geographic areas in which the Company operates, the Company competes with
centers owned by national chains such as American Child Care Centers, dba Ultra
Child Care/Mary Moppets, Kinder-Care Learning Centers, Inc., Children's World
Learning Centers, Inc., Child Time and La Petite Academy, Inc., as well as child
care centers owned by nonprofit organizations that may be supported to a large
extent by endowments, charitable contributions and other forms of subsidies. In
addition, the Company competes with individually-owned proprietary child care
centers, licensed child care homes, unlicensed child care homes, public schools,
the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, public school programs, and businesses that
provide child care for their employees at the work place.
The Company believes that competition in the child care industry is
based on a variety of factors:
QUALITY OF FACILITIES, STAFF AND PROGRAMS. A significant
competitive factor is the extent to which programs broader in scope
than custodial care are provided. The Company offers extensive
educational and developmental programs which are broader in scope than
those offered by many of its competitors. See "BUSINESS -- Curricula
and Programs."
COSTS. Due to the extensive curriculum and program offerings,
the tuition at Sunrise and Suncrest Schools is generally higher than
that of its competitors. For parents who choose child care facilities
based on cost alone, these centers have difficulty competing.
LOCATION. The location and convenience of the child care
center to the parent is very important. The Company's child care
centers are generally located in residential areas, and are intended to
be convenient for the market segment targeted for enrollment.
OTHER FACTORS. Other competitive factors include size and
design of the facilities, parents' religious preferences, availability
of in-home or school-sponsored services, hours of operation and
operating and educational philosophies.
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The Company competes favorably within the industry and is one of the
largest providers of child care in both Arizona and Hawaii.
INSURANCE
The Company has not had any material claims against its liability
insurance; however, the Company, as well as other child care providers, has had
difficulty obtaining liability insurance coverage at reasonable rates for child
physical and sexual abuse. The Company has comprehensive general liability
insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per
location, including $2,000,000 coverage for child physical and sexual abuse. It
also has insurance coverage for automobile liability, with a per occurrence
limitation of $1,000,000. In addition, the Company has a $10,000,000 umbrella
policy to cover claims in excess of the per occurrence limitation on the general
liability policy.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Operators of child care centers are subject to a wide variety of state
and local regulations and licensing requirements, including site inspection for
safety and compliance with building codes, review of programs and facilities,
ratio of staff to the number of attending children, health standards (including
food service) and zoning. Each child care center must be licensed by the
appropriate state and local authorities before it may begin operations. The
Company believes that each of its child care centers is in compliance, in all
material respects, with such requirements. No proceedings to suspend or revoke
any of the Company's licenses have ever been instituted. Compliance with
government regulations, including changes in the minimum wage, increase the
Company's operating costs; however, these costs are generally offset by
increases in tuition. No significant changes in government regulations which
would materially affect the Company's business are expected in the next twelve
months.
CHILD CARE INCOME TAX BENEFIT
The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provides an income tax
credit ranging from 20% to 30% for parents for certain child care expenses,
subject to certain maximum limitations and income levels. Under present law, the
fees paid to the Company by working parents qualify for the federal tax credit.
In addition, many families also benefit from flexible spending plans that permit
families to pay a portion of their child care expenses with pre-tax income.
SERVICE MARK
"Sunrise Preschools" and the logo associated with the name are
federally registered service marks of the Company that expire in February 2007.
Management believes that the Company's service marks provide adequate protection
against unauthorized use of its name and logo.
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EMPLOYEES
Individual child care centers are staffed with a director, one or more
assistant directors, teachers and teacher assistants. All personnel participate
in periodic in-service and external training programs and are required to meet
applicable state and local regulatory standards.
Each of the Company's child care centers is operated as a unit under
the supervision of a director assigned to that child care center. The director
is responsible for hiring teachers, organizing and monitoring programs,
supervising all records and regulatory compliance, collecting tuition, marketing
and corporate office reporting. The Company conducts an in-house "LIT"
(Leadership-in-Training) program designed to instruct and motivate existing
personnel for a future management position in one of its centers.
All center personnel are carefully monitored to ensure compliance with
current state regulations regarding age, experience and educational
requirements. The background check of prospective employees includes a
fingerprint check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. To date, the Company
has been able to attract and retain qualified personnel, but there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to continue to do so in the future
without incurring additional payroll costs.
As of April 1, 1997, the Company employed approximately 660 persons,
approximately 13 of which were employed in the corporate office and
approximately 647 of which (including 142 part-time employees), were employed at
the Company's child care centers. All management and supervisory personnel are
salaried; substantially all other employees are paid on an hourly basis. The
Company provides partial child care benefits for its employees in addition to
partial payment of medical and dental insurance premiums.
None of the Company's employees are represented by a union, and the
Company does not anticipate any union organization activities among its
employees.
PROPERTIES
Of the 36 child care centers operated by the Company in Arizona,
Hawaii, Colorado and Wisconsin, 25 are leased with terms expiring on various
dates between 1997 and 2011. Two of these centers, in turn, are subleased to
PSI. The building leases generally include option renewal periods of 5 to 25
years at the Company's discretion. The aggregate monthly lease payments on the
25 centers (net of monthly sublease income of approximately $2,300) total
approximately $250,000. Each of the leases contains provisions for lease payment
increases based on the Consumer Price Index or other similar formulas. The
Company is generally responsible for taxes, insurance, maintenance and other
expenses related to the operation of the leased facilities. The lessors are
unaffiliated third parties who purchased the centers either from affiliates of
the Company or from its former wholly owned subsidiary, Sunrise Holdings, Inc.
The remaining 11 facilities are operated pursuant to various agreements with
outside agencies. The Company pays no rent at any of these facilities. See
"BUSINESS -- Employer Child Care Programs," "Partnership Child Care Programs"
and "Contract Child Care Programs."
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The Company's principal executive offices consist of approximately
4,700 square feet of leased space in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Company believes
that its current headquarters facility is adequate for operations for the
foreseeable future.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any pending or threatened legal
proceedings that it believes will have a material impact on the Company's
business.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of the
directors and executive officers of the Company as of April 1, 1997. A summary
of the background and experience of each of these individuals is set forth after
the table.
Name Age Position
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James R. Evans 49 Chairman of the Board, President
Dr. Richard H. Hinze 75 Director
Robert A. Rice 41 Director
Barbara L. Owens 48 Director, Executive Vice President,
Secretary & Treasurer
Ronald J. O'Connor 38 Controller
The Board of Directors currently consists of four members and is
classified into three classes with each class holding office for a three-year
period. The terms of Ms. Owens and Mr. Rice expire in 1997; the term of Dr.
Hinze expires in 1998; and the term of Mr. Evans expires in 1999. Under the
Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate"), the number
of directors may be increased to nine. The Certificate limits the liability of
directors and restricts the removal of board members under certain
circumstances.
Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens have employment agreements with the Company,
and Mr. O'Connor serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. See
"EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION -- Employment Contracts." There are no family
relationships among the directors and executive officers.
JAMES R. EVANS has been the President and a Director of the Company
since its inception. Prior to that time, Mr. Evans was an executive with
Smitty's Super Value, Inc., a large retail food and general merchandise chain.
During his twenty years at Smitty's Super Value, Inc., Mr. Evans was responsible
at various times for marketing strategy, designing store layouts, development of
financial models and budgets and store management. Mr. Evans is a member of the
Arizona Child Care Licensure Advisory Committee and has been a national
presenter at various child care conventions on diverse child care topics.
DR. RICHARD H. HINZE has been a Director of the Company since August
1987. Since September 1984, Dr. Hinze has been the president and chairman of
Flying H Enterprises, Inc., a family-owned Hawaii corporation focusing on
consulting and development of child care programs for public and private
entities, which has been inactive since 1994. From 1972 until his retirement in
April 1987, Dr. Hinze was a researcher for the Curriculum Research and
Development Group at the University of Hawaii-Manoa studying gifted children and
early childhood education. He has also served from October 1985 through April
1987 as the director for all campuses of the University of Hawaii Child Care
Project, where he developed a system for offering child care for students and
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faculty. Dr. Hinze was also the treasurer of the National Association for
Education of Young Children from 1976 through 1980. Dr. Hinze has published
several articles in professional publications relating to child care and
education and received his Ed.D from Stanford University.
ROBERT A. RICE has been a Director of the Company since October 1993.
Mr. Rice has also been the President of Prime Securities Corp., an investment
management company, since he founded the entity in 1990. Mr. Rice is a general
partner of BR Partners, a partnership that owns and operates commercial and
residential real estate in Maine. Until October 1996, Mr. Rice was a director of
Firstmark Corp., which is listed for trading on Nasdaq, and is a Vice-President
of two subsidiaries of Firstmark Corp., Firstmark Investment Corp. and Firstmark
Capital Corp. Firstmark Corp. and its subsidiaries are engaged in financial
services and real estate and timber operations.
BARBARA L. OWENS was a consultant to the Company beginning in February
1987, and became a full- time employee, Vice President-Operations, in June 1987.
Ms. Owens became a Director in March 1988, Secretary in August 1988, Treasurer
in May 1989 and Executive Vice President in September 1989. Ms. Owens has
substantial experience in the child care industry, including employment for 13
years at Palo Alto Educational Systems, Inc., which had approximately 30 child
care centers in four states when it was sold to Gerber Children's Center, Inc.
in October 1984. Ms. Owens' positions at Palo Alto Educational Systems, Inc.
included President and Chief Operating Officer. After that time, Ms. Owens
provided child care consulting services to various organizations in the United
States. Ms. Owens currently serves on an editorial panel of the Child Care
Information Exchange, a national child care publication. Ms. Owens has also
given presentations at various annual conferences of the National Association of
Early Childhood Professionals.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes all compensation paid to the Company's
President (the Chief Executive Officer of the Company) and to the Company's
other most highly compensated executive officers other than the President whose
total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 (collectively, the "Named
Officers"), for services rendered in all capacities to the Company during the
fiscal years ended July 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Long Term Compensation
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Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
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Restricted Securities
Name and Fiscal Other Annual Stock Underlying LTIP All Other
Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Award(s) Option(s) Payouts Compensation(1)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
James R. Evans 1996 $154,500 $45,746 $-0- $-0- $ -0- $-0- $-0-
Chairman of the Board
and President 1995 150,000 65,151 -0- -0- 373,200 -0- -0-
1994 105,007 53,494 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
Barbara L. Owens 1996 87,550 45,746 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
Executive Vice
President, Secretary and 1995 85,000 52,777 -0- -0- 135,858(2) -0- -0-
Treasurer
1994 56,632 62,792 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0-
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(1) See the discussion under the caption "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION -- Employment
Contracts" regarding certain other compensation the named officer may be
entitled to upon certain specified events.
(2) Of the stock options granted to Ms. Owens, 75,858 were options that were
granted by the Company in 1995 to replace 84,558 options that were granted
to Ms. Owens in prior years and canceled in 1995. The Board of Directors of
the Company determined that the options that were canceled no longer
provided the intended incentives to Ms. Owens because their exercise
prices, which ranged from $1.38 to $2.00 per share, exceeded the current
market price for the Company's Common Stock.
The following table sets forth certain information concerning each
exercise of stock options during the year ended July 31, 1996 by each of the
Named Executive Officers and the aggregated fiscal year-end value of the
unexercised options of each such Named Executive Officer.
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AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND
OPTION VALUE AS OF JULY 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Securities Value of Unexercised
Underlying Unexercised Options In-the-Money
at Fiscal Year End(#) Options at Fiscal Year End($)
Shares Acquired ------------------------------ -----------------------------
Name on Exercise(#) Value Realized($) Exercisable Unexerciseable Exercisable Unexerciseable
---- --------------- ----------------- ----------- -------------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
James R. Evans -0- -0- 166,759 217,746 $17,740 $4,028
Barbara L. Owens -0- -0- 147,550 -0- 31,073 -0-
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors who are not employees of the Company are entitled to receive
$500 per meeting attended, plus reimbursement of reasonable expenses; directors
who are employees of the Company do not receive compensation for such services.
Directors who are not employees of the Company also participate in the Company's
Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
On October 15, 1993, the Compensation Committee approved employment
agreements with James R. Evans for services as President and with Barbara L.
Owens for services as Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer (Mr.
Evans and Ms. Owens are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the
"Employee"). These agreements were subsequently amended on September 16, 1994
and May 4, 1995. As amended, the agreements require Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens to
devote their full-time to the Company and provide for a base salary, currently
$154,500 and $87,550 per year, respectively, which may be increased on August 1
of each year to reflect increases in the National Consumer Price Index of the
preceding year. The Employee is entitled to receive bonuses in the discretion of
the Compensation Committee to be paid in accordance with Company bonus plans in
effect from time to time. Each of the agreements has a perpetual three-year
term, such that on any given date each agreement has a three-year remaining
term. The agreements may not be terminated unilaterally by the Company, except
for cause, which includes (i) conviction of a felony that impairs the ability of
the Employee to perform his or her duties with the Company or (ii) failure of
performance as determined by the Board. The agreements provide that the salaries
of Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens will be reviewed annually, but such salaries may not
be decreased.
Each of the agreements provides that if the Employee is terminated by
the Company other than for cause or disability, or by the Employee for good
reason (as defined in the agreements), the Company shall pay to the Employee (i)
his or her salary through the termination date plus any accrued but unpaid
bonuses, and (ii) a lump sum payment equal to the sum of three years of the
Employee's annual salary and an amount equal to all bonuses paid to the Employee
in the three years immediately preceding termination. In addition, the Company
must maintain until the first to occur of (i) the Employee's attainment of
alternative employment or (ii) three years from the date of termination, the
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Employee's benefits under the Company's benefit plans to which the Employee and
his or her eligible beneficiaries were entitled immediately prior to the date of
termination. If the Employee requests, the Company must also assign to the
Employee any assignable insurance policy on the life of the Employee owned by
the Company at the end of the period of coverage. In addition, all options or
warrants to purchase Common Stock held by the Employee on the date of
termination become exercisable on the date of termination, regardless of any
vesting provisions, and remain exercisable for the longer of one year from the
date of termination or the then remaining unexpired term of such warrants or
options. If the Employee is terminated for cause or if the Employee terminates
his or her employment other than for good reason (as defined in the agreement),
the Company's only obligation is to pay the Employee his or her base salary and
accrued vacation pay through the date of termination.
If the Employee is incapacitated due to physical or mental illness
during the term of his or her employment, the agreements provide that the
Company shall pay to the Employee a lump sum equal to two years of the
Employee's base compensation and all bonuses paid to the Employee in the two
years preceding the date of termination due to illness. If the Employee dies
during his or her employment, the only benefits payable to his or her estate
under the agreements are those payable pursuant to the Company's survivor's
benefits insurance and other applicable programs and plans then in effect.
If the Employee's employment is terminated, the Company has agreed to
indemnify the Employee for claims and expenses associated with certain personal
guarantees made by the Employee. See "CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS." In addition, the Company has agreed to use its best efforts to
secure the release of such personal guarantees.
STOCK OPTION PLANS
1987 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's Stock Option Plan (the "1987 Plan") was adopted by the
Board of Directors and approved by the stockholders in July 1987. Only employees
(including officers and directors, subject to certain limitations) are eligible
to receive options under the 1987 Plan, under which 240,000 shares of Common
Stock are authorized for issuance. As of April 30,1997, options to purchase
231,954 of such shares have been granted; such options have terms of five to ten
years, with exercise prices of $0.50 to $2.375 per share, which is generally the
fair market value of the underlying shares as of the date of grant. Options are
generally subject to a three or five-year vesting schedule.
The 1987 Plan provides for the granting to employees of either
"incentive stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or non-qualified stock options.
The 1987 Plan is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company, or a
committee of the Board, which determines the terms of options granted under the
1987 Plan, including the exercise price and the number of shares subject to the
option. Generally, the exercise price of options granted under the 1987 Plan
must be not less than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date
of grant, and the term of each option may not exceed eleven years (ten years in
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the case of incentive stock options). Incentive stock options granted to persons
who have voting control over 10% or more of the Company's capital stock are
granted at 110% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of
grant and expire five years after the date of grant.
The 1987 Plan provides the Board of Directors with the discretion to
determine when options granted thereunder shall become exercisable. Generally,
such options may be exercised after a period of time specified by the Board of
Directors at any time prior to expiration, so long as the optionee remains
employed by the Company. No option granted under the 1987 Plan is transferable
by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and
each option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by the
optionee.
1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "1995 Plan") authorizes the
Board to grant options to employees of the Company to purchase up to an
aggregate of 500,000 shares of Common Stock. Officers and other employees of the
Company who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, are responsible for the
continued growth and development and the financial success of the Company are
eligible to be granted options under the 1995 Plan. Options may be non-qualified
options, incentive stock options, or any combination of the foregoing. In
general, options granted under the 1995 Plan are not transferable and expire
eleven years after the date of grant (ten years in the case of incentive stock
options). The per share exercise price of an incentive stock option granted
under the 1995 Plan may not be less than the fair market value of the Common
Stock on the date of grant. Incentive stock options granted to persons who have
voting control over 10% or more of the Company's capital stock are granted at
110% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant and
expire five years after the date of grant. No option may be granted after May 2,
2005.
The 1995 Plan provides the Board of Directors with the discretion to
determine when options granted thereunder will become exercisable. Generally,
such options may be exercised after a period of time specified by the Board of
Directors at any time prior to expiration, so long as the optionee remains
employed by the Company. No option granted under the 1995 Plan is transferable
by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and
each option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by the
optionee.
At April 30,1997, under the 1995 Plan, options to purchase 376,126
shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding, with terms ranging from five
to ten years. The exercise prices of all such options range from $1.375 to $2.25
per share.
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (the "Directors'
Plan") was adopted by the Board of Directors in May 1995. Only non-employee
directors are eligible to receive options under the Directors' Plan, under which
100,000 shares are authorized for issuance. As of April 30,1997, options to
purchase 40,000 shares of Common Stock have been granted; such options have a
term of six years with an exercise price of $1.375 to $2.1875 per share, which
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was the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Except
for options granted on the effective date of the Directors' Plan, which are
fully vested, all options granted under the Directors' Plan will be subject to a
one-year vesting schedule. All options granted or to be granted under the
Directors' Plan are non-qualified stock options.
On the date the Directors' Plan was adopted by the Company's Board of
Directors, each non-employee director was granted an option to acquire 10,000
shares of the Company's common stock. Each non-employee director who joins the
Board of Directors after the date the Company's Board of Directors approved the
plan will likewise receive an option to acquire 10,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock. In addition to the foregoing option grants, each year every
non-employee director automatically receives an option to acquire 5,000 shares
of the Company's Common Stock on the third business day following the date the
Company publicly announces its annual financial results; provided that such
director has attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board of Directors and
of the Board Committees of which such non-employee director is a member in the
preceding fiscal year.
No option granted under the Directors Plan is transferable by the
optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each
option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by the optionee.
CLASSIFIED BOARD
Pursuant to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws, the Board of Directors is divided into three classes, as nearly equal in
number as is feasible. Each class serves for a term of three years, and election
of the classes is staggered so that one class is elected each year.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws require
the Company to indemnify each of its officers and Directors against liabilities
and reasonable expenses incurred in any action or proceeding, including
stockholders' derivative actions, by reason of such person being or having been
an officer or Director of the Company, or of any other corporation for which he
or she serves as such at the request of the Company, to the fullest extent
permitted by Delaware law. Pursuant to Delaware law, the Company has adopted
provisions in its Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws that
eliminate, to the fullest extent available under Delaware law, the personal
liability of its Directors and Officers of the Company or its stockholders for
monetary damages incurred as a result of the breach of their duty of care. These
provisions neither limit the availability of equitable remedies nor eliminate
Directors' or Officers' liability for engaging in intentional misconduct or
fraud, knowingly violating a law or unlawfully paying a distribution.
The Company has been advised that it is the position of the Commission
that insofar as the foregoing provision may be invoked to disclaim liability for
damages arising under the Securities Act, such provision is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
James R. Evans and Barbara L. Owens have personally guaranteed various
child care facility lease payments and other obligations to third parties. As of
April 30, 1997, the aggregate amounts of lease payments and other obligations
guaranteed by Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens were approximately $3,527,000 and
$999,000, respectively. In addition, the Company leases equipment used in two
child care centers and two vehicles from Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens. Monthly lease
payments made by the Company under such leases to Mr. Evans and Ms. Owens in
fiscal year 1996 were approximately $3,061 and $962, respectively. The
prescribed lease rates reflected fair rental value at the time the leases were
entered into.
Both James R. Evans and Barbara L. Owens have employment agreements
with the Company. See "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION -- Employment Contracts."
In early 1994, the Board of Directors approved the transfer to PSI of a
portion of the Company's operations. Because of PSI's nonprofit status, PSI is
eligible to receive certain grants and subsidies. Pursuant to the PSI Agreement,
the Company provides PSI with management, administrative and operational
services and educational programs. Additionally, pursuant to the PSI Agreement,
the Company leases to PSI all of the equipment and other property necessary for
the operation of PSI's child care centers. Barbara L. Owens is the President and
James R. Evans is the Vice President of PSI. Dr. Richard Hinze, Ms. Owens and
Mr. Evans are directors of PSI. No directors or officers of the Company are
members of PSI and none of them receive any compensation from PSI.
The PSI Agreement stipulates that the Company is to receive an
administrative services fee for providing the services described above. During
fiscal 1995, the Company agreed to defer future administrative fees and lease
payments due from PSI (which in the aggregate are approximately $170,000
annually) until such time as PSI's cash flow is adequate to fund these fees,
which the Company estimates will occur no sooner than 1998. In connection with
this deferral, the accumulated amounts due from PSI at July 31, 1995 were
converted to a promissory note equal to the present value of the expected future
payments to be received from PSI related to the balance of the receivable
outstanding at July 31, 1995, over a period of seven years. This resulted in a
reduction in the outstanding receivable balances through a charge to the
provision for bad debts of $176,500. The promissory note bears interest at 8.0%,
with monthly payments due beginning January 1998 through July 2002.
Due to continued operating losses incurred during 1996, PSI approved a
plan to close two of its schools upon the expiration of the leases. Since the
estimated cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the leasehold
improvements related to these two schools, the Company recorded an impairment
reserve for these assets which totaled approximately $184,000, which is included
in facilities and maintenance expenses in fiscal 1996.
Also, since the Company is the lessee for two of the leases, they are
contingently liable for the lease payments to third parties. Since the estimated
future cash flows of PSI will not be sufficient to make the scheduled lease
payments, the Company recorded a contingent liability of approximately $418,000
related to the remaining lease payments which is included in facilities and
maintenance expenses in fiscal 1996.
All transactions between the Company and its officers, directors,
principal stockholders, or other affiliates have been and will be on terms no
less favorable to the Company than could be obtained from unaffiliated third
parties on an arms-length basis and, in the future, will be approved by a
majority of the Company's disinterested directors.
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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
The following table sets forth, as of April 30, 1997, certain
information concerning the beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock,
Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock, on a combined basis, by
(i) each stockholder known by the Company to own beneficially 5% or more of the
outstanding Common Stock of the Company, (ii) each Director, (iii) the Named
Officers, (iv) all executive officers and Directors of the Company as a group,
and (v) each other Selling Securityholder. Each share of Series C Preferred
Stock is convertible into 7.0588 shares of Common Stock. See "Description of
Securities" for a discussion of the voting and other rights of holders of the
Company's Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Beneficial Ownership Shares to Beneficial Ownership
Before Offering (2) Be Sold After Offering (2)
--------------------- in the --------------------
Name (1) Shares Percent Offering Shares Percent
- ----------------------------------------- ------ ------- -------- ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
James R. Evans(3) 813,211 25.1% -- 813,211 25.1%
Barbara L. Owens(4) 152,993 4.7% -- 152,993 4.7%
Ronald J. O'Connor(5) 11,000 * -- 11,000 0.4%
Robert A. Rice(6) 27,187 * -- 27,187 0.9%
Dr. Richard H. Hinze(7) 26,000 * -- 26,000 0.8%
John Rutkowski 165,433 5.4% -- 165,433 5.4%
2828 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Private Opportunity Partners II, Ltd.(8)(9)(21) 901,490 27.1% 291,116 610,374 16.5%
Herman and Rose Goodman, JTWROS(9)(10)(21) 58,223 1.9% 58,223 0 0%
Rajesh and Indu Soin, JTWROS(9)(11)(21) 29,111 * 29,111 0 0%
Ronald Fieldstone Profit Sharing
Trust f/b/o Ronald Fieldstone,
dated February 1, 1984 (9)(12)(21) 29,111 * 29,111 0 0%
Alvin Katz (9)(13)(21) 40,756 1.3% 40,756 0 0%
Leslie Reagin (9)(14)(21) 58,223 1.9% 58,223 0 0%
Mark Allen Llano and Suzane Llano,
JTWROS(9)(15)(21) 29,111 * 29,111 0 0%
Bruce C. Barber and Karen Eva Barber,
JTWROS(9)(16)(21) 29,111 * 29,111 0 0%
Marwin S. Cassel and Leslie Cassel, JTWROS(9)(17)(21) 8,734 * 8,734 0 0%
Martin R. Elkin and Dolores Elkin, TBE(9)(18)(21) 8,233 * 8,233 0 0%
Steven N. Bronson(9)(19) 181,800 5.6% 181,800 0 0%
James and Mindy Cassel, TBE(9)(19) 92,400 * 92,400 0 0%
Eric Elliott(9)(19) 6,600 * 6,600 0 0%
Bruce Barber(9)(19) 6,600 * 6,600 0 0%
Scott Salpeter(9)(19) 3,000 * 3,000 0 0%
Barry Steiner(9)(19) 3,000 * 3,000 0 0%
All directors and executive officers as a group 1,030,391 29.9% -- 1,030,391 29.9%
(5 persons)(20)
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* Less than one percent.
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(1) Unless otherwise noted, each of the executive officers and directors has an
address at c/o The Company, 9128 East San Salvador, Suite 200, Scottsdale,
Arizona 85258.
(2) As used in this table, "beneficial ownership" means the sole or shared
power to vote or direct the voting or to dispose or direct the disposition
of any security. A person is deemed as of any date to have "beneficial
ownership" of any security that such person has a right to acquire within
60 days after such date pursuant to options, warrants and the conversion of
Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock. Any security that
any person named above has the right to acquire within 60 days of the date
set forth above is deemed to be outstanding for purposes of calculating the
ownership percentage of such person, but is not deemed to be outstanding
for purposes of calculating the ownership percentage of any other person.
(3) Includes immediately exercisable options to purchase 158,713 shares of
Common Stock.
(4) Includes immediately exercisable options to purchase 147,550 shares of
Common Stock.
(5) Includes immediately exercisable options to purchase 10,000 shares of
Common Stock.
(6) Includes immediately exercisable options to purchase 25,000 shares of
Common Stock.
(7) Includes immediately exercisable options to purchase 25,000 shares of
Common Stock.
(8) Includes 250,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of shares
of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(9) The address for this Selling Securityholder is c/o BC Capital Corp., 201 S.
Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2950, Miami, Florida 33131
(10) Includes 50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of shares
of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(11) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(12) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(13) Includes 35,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(14) Includes 50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(15) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(16) Includes 25,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(17) Includes 7,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
(18) Includes 7,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the
Company's Series B Preferred Stock.
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(19) All of these shares are issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants
originally issued to BC Capital Corp. and subsequently transferred to the
listed Selling Securityholder. These warrants may be exercised at a price
of $1.375 per share with respect to 50% of the listed shares of Common
Stock and at $2.00 per share with respect to the remaining shares. All of
the warrants expire on November 4, 2001.
(20) Includes immediately exercisable options to purchase 366,263 shares of
Common Stock.
(21) Under the terms of a Standstill Agreement dated January 1997, between the
Company, B.C. Capital Corp. and Barber & Bronson Incorporated, during a
period of 90 days from the effective date of this registration statement
the listed Selling Securityholder has the right to convert its shares of
Series B Preferred Stock at the ratio of two shares of Common Stock for
each share of Series B Preferred Stock.
On November 4, 1996, the Company entered into a two-year Financial
Consulting Agreement with BC Capital Corp. Pursuant to such agreement, BC
Capital Corp. is required to provide certain financial consulting services in
exchange for a monthly fee of $3,000 and the issuance, for $100 in consideration
of five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock. Other than such agreement with BC Capital Corp., there
are no material relationships between the Company and the Selling
Securityholders, nor have any such material relationships existed within the
past three years.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Offered Securities may be sold from time to time by the Selling
Securityholders, or by pledgees, donees, transferees or other successors in
interest, in either underwritten public offerings, in transactions pursuant to
Rule 144 under the Securities Act, in privately negotiated transactions, through
the facilities of the Nasdaq, or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the
time of such sale, at prices relating to such prevailing market prices, or at
negotiated prices. The Offered Securities may be sold by one or more of the
following: (a) a block trade in which the broker-dealer so engaged will attempt
to sell the Offered Securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of
the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; (b) purchases by a
broker-dealer as principal and resale by such broker-dealer for its account
pursuant to this Prospectus; (c) an exchange distribution in accordance with the
rules of such exchange; and (d) ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions
in which the broker solicits purchasers. In effecting sales, broker-dealers
engaged by the Selling Shareholders may arrange for other broker-dealers to
participate in the resales.
In connection with distributions of their securities or otherwise, the
Selling Securityholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers.
In connection with such transactions, broker-dealers may engage in short sales
of the securities in the course of hedging the positions they assume with
Selling Securityholders. The Selling Securityholders may also sell securities
short and redeliver the securities to close out such short positions. The
Selling Securityholders may also enter into option or other transactions with
broker-dealers which require the delivery to the broker-dealer of their
securities, which the broker-dealer may resell or otherwise transfer pursuant to
this Prospectus. The Selling Securityholders may also loan or pledge securities
to a broker-dealer and the broker-dealer may sell the Securities so loaned or,
upon a default, the broker-dealer may effect sales of the pledged securities
pursuant to this Prospectus.
Broker-dealers or agents may receive compensation in the form of
commissions, discounts or concessions from Selling Securityholders and/or the
purchasers from whom such broker-dealer may act as agents or to whom they may
sell as principals or otherwise (which compensation as to a particular
broker-dealer may exceed customary commissions) amounts to be negotiated in
connection with the sale. Such broker-dealers and any other participating
broker-dealers may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of the
Securities Act in connection with such sales and any such commission, discount
or concession may be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under
the Securities Act. In addition, each Selling Securityholder desiring to sell
securities will be subject to the applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder, including without limitation Rules 10b-6
and 10b-7, which provisions may limit the timing of the purchases and sales of
shares of the Company's securities by such Selling Securityholders.
All costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of the
shares will be borne by the Company. Commissions and discounts, if any,
attributable to the sales of the Offered Securities will be borne by the Selling
Securityholders. The Selling Securityholders may agree to indemnify any
broker-dealer or agent that participates in transactions involving sales of the
Offered Securities against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising
under the Securities Act. The Selling Securityholders may elect to sell all, a
portion or none of the share of Common Stock offered by them hereunder.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
COMMON STOCK
The Company's Certificate authorizes the issuance of 10,000,000 shares
of Common Stock. Each share of Common Stock entitles the holder thereof to one
vote in the election of directors and all other matters submitted to a vote of
the Company's stockholders. Common stockholders do not have cumulative voting
rights. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all dividends
declared by the Board of Directors and in all assets available for distribution
upon liquidation. Except for holders of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock,
no holder of the Company's capital stock has any preemptive right to subscribe
for or purchase additional shares of the Company's capital stock.
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
In 1987, in connection with its initial public offering, the Company
issued warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The Warrants were
originally scheduled to expire in 1989, and the Company extended the expiration
date of the Warrants on several occasions since their original expiration date.
On September 21, 1995, the Company announced that it was extending the Warrant
expiration one final time, through November 6, 1995, and reducing the exercise
price of the Warrants to $1.00 per share. As a condition to the extension of the
Warrants and a reduction of their exercise price, the Company provided that each
holder of Warrants could exercise only one of every sixteen Warrants held. Upon
termination of the extension period, in November 1995, Warrants representing the
right to purchase 47,074 shares of Common Stock were exercised, and the Company
issued 47,074 shares of Common Stock in exchange for an aggregate consideration
of $47,074. For a discussion of other options and warrants granted by the
Company see "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION -- Stock Option Plans" and Note 13 of Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements.
On November 4, 1996, the Company entered into a two-year Financial
Consulting Agreement with BC Capital Corp. for the provision of certain
financial consulting services in exchange for a monthly fee of $3,000 and the
issuance, for $100, of five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 300,000
shares of Common Stock at a per share purchase price of $1.375 with respect to
150,000 shares and a per share purchase price of $2.00 for the remaining 150,000
shares. Such Warrants expire on November 30, 2001. The exercise price and number
of shares purchasable upon exercise of the Warrants are subject to adjustment
upon the occurrence of certain events.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company's Certificate authorizes the issuance of 1,000,000 shares
of Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share. The Company's Board of Directors,
without further action by the Company's stockholders, may issue Preferred Stock
in series and may, at the time of issuance, determine the rights, preferences
and privileges of each series. Satisfaction of any dividend preferences of
outstanding Preferred Stock would reduce the amount of funds available for the
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payment of dividends on Common Stock. Also, holders of Preferred Stock would
normally be entitled to receive a preference payment in the event of any
liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company before any payment is made
to the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of Preferred Stock may be for the
purpose of, or have the effect of, delaying, deferring or preventing a change in
control of the Company without further action by the stockholders. The issuance
of Preferred Stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the
voting powers of the holders of Common Stock, including the loss of voting
control to others.
SERIES A PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK
On March 2, 1995, the Company paid a distribution of a right to
purchase one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Participating Preferred Stock
(a "Right") for each share of Common Stock of the Company outstanding on such
date. Each Right entitled the registered holder to purchase from the Company one
one-thousandth of a share of Series A Participating Preferred Stock, $1.00 par
value, of the Company, subject to adjustment, at a price of $8.00 per one
one-thousandth of a share, subject to adjustment. The description and terms of
the Rights are set forth in a Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (the "Rights
Agreement") dated as of February 10, 1995 between the Company and American
Securities Transfer, Incorporated, as Rights Agent (the "Rights Agent"). None of
the Rights have been exercised.
SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK
The Board of Directors of the Company has authorized the issuance of
500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, all of which were issued and
outstanding on April 1, 1997.
The Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior in dividend rights and
liquidation preference to all other series of Preferred Stock and the Common
Stock of the Company. The holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled
to receive, out of any assets of the Company legally available therefor,
cumulative dividends at a rate of $.10 per share per annum, payable quarterly on
March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. Upon any
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the Company may not make
any distribution to the holders of any series of Preferred Stock or the Common
Stock unless prior thereto, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock have
received an amount equal to $1.00 per share, plus an amount equal to the accrued
and unpaid dividends and distributions thereon.
At any time, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have the
right, at their option, to convert each share of Series B Preferred Stock into
one share of Common Stock. The conversion price of the Series B Preferred Stock
is subject to adjustment from time to time if the Company issues additional
shares of Common Stock, convertible securities, options, warrants or similar
rights at prices less than the conversion price for the Series B Preferred
Stock. In addition, the conversion price for the Series B Preferred Stock may be
adjusted for certain stock splits, stock dividends, combinations,
reclassifications and similar events.
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In January 1997, the Company entered into a Standstill Agreement with
B.C. Capital Corp. and Barber & Bronson Incorporated which, among other things,
grants each holder of shares of Series B Preferred Stock the right to convert
such securities at a conversion price of $.50 (versus $1.00). This right is
exercisable for a period of 90 days from the effective date of this registration
statement.
Generally, the holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock together
with the holders of the Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock will vote as
one class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Company.
Without the advance consent of the holders of two-thirds of the Series B
Preferred Stock, the Company may not amend its Certificate in any manner that
would materially alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of
the Series B Preferred Stock.
Unless previously converted, all or any portion of the Series B
Preferred Stock may be redeemed on a pro rata basis by the Company at its
election from the holders of such Series B Preferred Stock at any time;
provided, however, that the Company may not redeem the Series B Preferred Stock
unless the average of the closing bid prices per share of Common Stock have
equaled or exceeded $3.00 or more for any twenty (20) consecutive trading days
ending two days prior to the date on which a redemption notice is given by the
Company. The price at which the Series B Preferred Stock may be redeemed is
$1.00 per share together with all dividends accrued but unpaid thereon, but
computed without interest, through the date of such redemption. Each holder of
Series B Preferred Stock has the right to require the Company to redeem the
shares of Series B Preferred Stock held by such holder together with all
dividends accrued and accumulated but unpaid thereon if, among other things,
there is a sale or merger of the Company or if the Company (i) defaults on the
payment of any dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock and such default has
continued for a period of ten days, (ii) defaults on the payment of its
indebtedness or certain other obligations, (iii) is unable to pay its debts as
they become due or (iv) files a petition in bankruptcy.
SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK
The Series C Preferred Stock ranks junior in dividend rights and
liquidation preference to the Company's Series B Preferred Stock, but senior to
all other series of Preferred Stock and the Common Stock of the Company. Subject
to the superior rights of the Series B Preferred Stock, the holders of the
Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, out of any assets of the
Company legally available therefor, cumulative dividends at a rate of 9% per
annum (the "Dividend Rate") on the total dollar amount of the consideration paid
(the "Original Purchase Price") to the Company for each share of Series C
Preferred Stock (the "Dividend Amount"). Such dividends are payable quarterly on
the Quarterly Dividend Payment Date (as hereinafter defined), commencing on the
first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date after the first issuance of a share of
Series C Preferred Stock. Dividends on each share of Series C Preferred Stock
accrue and are cumulative from the date of issuance thereof to the redemption
date or the conversion date of each such share, as applicable and whichever
first occurs, whether or not there are any profits, surplus or other funds of
the Company legally available for the payment of such dividends at the time such
dividends accrue and whether or not such dividends are declared. Dividends are
payable on each share of Series C Preferred Stock on the last day of each
September, December, March and June of each year (the "Quarterly Dividend
Payment Date") to the holders of record on the date thirty (30) days prior to
such Quarterly Dividend Payment Date. During the first year following the first
issuance of a share of Series C Preferred Stock (the "Original Issue Date"),
dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock will be paid in cash. Following the
first anniversary of the Original Issue Date, the Company has the option to pay
all future dividends either in cash or in shares of Common Stock of the Company
having a "Fair Market Value" equal to the Dividend Amount. "Fair Market Value"
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means the average closing bid prices of the Common Stock of the Company as
reported in the WALL STREET JOURNAL for the ten (10) trading days ending five
(5) trading days prior to the Quarterly Dividend Payment Date (or, if not so
reported, as otherwise reported by the National Association of Securities
Dealers Automated Quotation System or other principal market for the Common
Stock) or, in the event the Common Stock is listed on a stock exchange, the Fair
Market Value shall be the average of the closing prices of the Common Stock of
the Company on such exchange as reported in the WALL STREET JOURNAL for the ten
(10) trading days ending five (5) trading days prior to the Quarterly Dividend
Payment Date.
Generally, the holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock together
with the holders of the Common Stock and Series B Preferred Stock vote as one
class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Company. Without
the advance consent of the holders of a majority of the Series C Preferred
Stock, the Company may not (i) alter or change any rights, privileges or
preferences of the Series C Preferred Stock, (ii) increase or decrease the
authorized number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock, (iii) authorize, issue
or create (by reclassification or otherwise) shares of any class or series of
stock equal in priority to or having any preference over the Series C Preferred
Stock with respect to dividends or liquidation payments, (iv) amend or waive any
provision of the Certificate or Bylaws of the Company relative to the Series C
Preferred Stock, (v) authorize or approve any liquidation or dissolution of the
Company, (vi) authorize or approve any merger or consolidation of the Company,
or (vii) authorize or approve any sale or transfer of all or substantially all
of the assets of the Company. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock issued and
outstanding has that number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common
Stock into which each share of Series C Preferred Stock is convertible, as of
the record date set by the Board of Directors for the determination of any
holders of any class of securities entitled to vote on such matter.
Whenever quarterly dividends or other dividends or distributions
payable on the Series C Preferred Stock are in arrears, thereafter and until all
accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions, whether or not declared, on
shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding shall have been paid in full or
set aside for payment, the Company may not (i) declare or pay dividends on, make
any other distributions on, or redeem or purchase or otherwise acquire for
consideration any shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon
liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series C Preferred Stock, (ii)
declare or pay dividends on, or make any other distributions on any shares of
stock ranking on a parity (either as to dividends or upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up) with the Series C Preferred Stock, except dividends
paid ratably on the Series C Preferred Stock and all such parity stock on which
dividends are payable or in arrears in proportion to the total amounts to which
the holders of all such shares are then entitled, (iii) redeem or purchase or
otherwise acquire for consideration shares of any stock ranking on a parity
(either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) with the
Series C Preferred Stock, provided that the Company may at any time redeem,
purchase or otherwise acquire shares of any such parity stock in exchange for
shares of any stock of the Company ranking junior (either as to dividends or
upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up) to the Series C Preferred Stock or
(iv) purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of Series C
Preferred Stock, or any shares of stock ranking on a parity with the Series C
Preferred Stock, except in accordance with a purchase offer made in writing or
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by publication (as determined by the Board of Directors) to all holders of such
shares upon such terms as the Board of Directors, after consideration of the
respective annual dividend rates and other relative rights and preferences of
the respective series and classes, shall determine in good faith will result in
fair and equitable treatment among the respective series or classes.
Whenever quarterly dividends or other dividends or distributions
payable on the Series C Preferred Stock have been in arrears for two or more
quarters, thereafter and until all accrued and unpaid dividends and
distributions, whether or not declared, on shares of Series C Preferred Stock
outstanding shall have been paid in full or set aside for payment, and so long
as no less than 100,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding
(appropriately adjusted for any recapitalizations, stock splits, stock
combinations, stock dividends and the like), the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall be entitled to elect two
(2) directors to the Company's Board of Directors.
At any time, the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock have the
right, at their option, to convert any number of shares of Series C Preferred
Stock into shares of Common Stock in an amount determined by dividing the
Original Purchase Price of the Series C Preferred Stock by $2.125 (the
"Conversion Price"). The Conversion Price is subject to adjustment from time to
time if the Company issues additional shares of Common Stock, convertible
securities, options, warrants or similar rights at prices less than the
Conversion Price. In addition, the Conversion Price may be adjusted for certain
stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, reclassifications and similar
events.
Subject to the superior rights of the holders of the Series B Preferred
Stock, upon any voluntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
the Company may not make any distribution to the holders of shares of stock
ranking junior (either as to payment of dividends or with respect to
distributions upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series C
Preferred Stock unless, prior thereto, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock
have receive an amount equal to the Original Purchase Price of the shares of
Series C Preferred Stock purchased, plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid
dividends and distributions thereon, whether or not declared, to the date of
such payment (the "Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference"). Following
the payment of the full amount of the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation
Preference, no additional distributions may be made to the holders of Series C
Preferred Stock. If there are not sufficient assets available to permit payment
in full of the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference and the
liquidation preferences of all other classes and/or series of Preferred Stock,
if any, which rank on a parity with the Series C Preferred Stock, then such
remaining assets shall be distributed ratably to the holders of such parity
shares in proportion to their respective liquidation preferences.
In the event of any consolidation or merger of the Company with or into
another corporation, or of any sale or conveyance to another corporation of all
or substantially all the property of the Company, in any of which transactions
the holders of Common Stock receive shares of stock, other securities, cash or
property receivable upon such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance other
than Common Stock, each holder of Series C Preferred Stock then outstanding and
thereafter remaining outstanding has the right to convert each share of Series C
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Preferred Stock held by him into the kind and amount of shares of stock, other
securities, cash or property receivable upon such consolidation, merger, sale or
conveyance by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock into which such
share of Series C Preferred Stock could have been converted immediately prior to
the record date applicable to such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance,
and shall have no other conversion rights. In any such event, the Company will
make effective provision for the protection of the conversion rights of the
holders of the Series C Preferred Stock that are not so converted, which will
thereafter be applicable to any such other shares of stock, other securities,
cash or property deliverable upon conversion of the shares of the Series C
Preferred Stock remaining outstanding or other convertible stock or securities
received by the holders in place thereof.
Unless previously converted, all or any portion of the Series C
Preferred Stock together with all dividends accrued but unpaid on such Series C
Preferred Stock computed to the redemption date may be redeemed on a pro rata
basis by the Company at its election from the holders of such Series C Preferred
Stock at any time and from time to time; provided, however, that the Company may
not redeem the Series C Preferred Stock unless the average of the closing asked
prices per share of Common Stock has equaled or exceeded 150% or more of the
Conversion Price of the Series C Preferred Stock for any twenty (20) consecutive
trading days ending within five days immediately prior to the date on which a
redemption notice is given by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
holders of the Series C Preferred Stock will have the right to convert the
Series C Preferred Stock to Common Stock for a period of thirty (30) days
following notice of redemption.
CERTAIN CHARTER PROVISIONS AND EFFECTS OF DELAWARE LAW
Stockholders' rights and related matters are governed by the Delaware
corporate laws, the Certificate and the Bylaws of the Company. Certain
provisions of the Certificate and Bylaws which are summarized below may affect
potential changes in control of the Company. The Board of Directors believes
that these provisions are in the best interests of stockholders because they
will encourage a potential acquiror to negotiate with the Board of Directors,
which will be able to consider the interest of all stockholders in a
change-in-control situation. However, the cumulative effect of these terms may
be to make it more difficult to acquire and exercise control of the Company and
to make changes in management more difficult.
The Certificate provides for the approval of the holders of 66 2/3% of
the outstanding voting stock of the Company for a merger or a consolidation
with, or a sale by the Company of all or substantially all of its assets to, any
person, firm or corporation, or any group thereof, which owns, directly or
indirectly, 5% or more of any class of voting securities of the Company (an
"Interested Person"). In addition, such 66 2/3% approval is required with
respect to other transactions involving any such Interested Person, including,
among other things, purchases by the Company or any of its subsidiaries of all
or substantially all of the assets or stock of an Interested Person and any
other transaction with an Interested Person which requires stockholder approval
under Delaware law. The 66 2/3% voting requirement is not applicable to any
transaction approved by the Company's Board of Directors if a majority of the
members of the Board of Directors voting to approve such transaction were
elected prior to the date on which the other party became an Interested Person.
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The Certificate provides that each director will serve for a three-year
term and that approximately one-third of the directors are to be elected
annually. The Company may have three to nine directors as determined from time
to time by the Board, which currently consists of four members. Between
stockholder meetings, the Board may appoint new directors to fill vacancies or
newly created directorships. A director may be removed from office only for
cause and only by the affirmative vote of 50% of the combined voting power of
the then outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote generally in the election
of directors.
The Certificate further provides that stockholder action must be taken
at a meeting of stockholders and may not be effected by any consent in writing.
Special meetings of stockholders may be called only by the President or a
majority of the Board of Directors. If a stockholder wishes to propose an agenda
item for consideration, he must give a brief description of each item and
written notice to the Company not less than 60 nor more than 90 days prior to
the meeting unless less than 70 days prior notice of a stockholders meeting is
given to stockholders, in which case stockholders have ten days from the date of
notice of such meeting to be considered for inclusion in the agenda of such
meeting.
The Certificate generally provides that the foregoing provisions of the
Certificate and Bylaws may be amended or repealed only with the affirmative vote
of at least 66 2/3% of the shares entitled to vote. These provisions exceed the
usual majority vote requirement of Delaware law and are intended to prevent the
holders of less than 66 2/3% of the voting power from circumventing the
foregoing terms by amending the Certificate or Bylaws. These provisions,
however, enable the holders of more than 33 1/3% of the voting power to prevent
amendments to the Certificate or Bylaws even if they were favored by the holders
of a majority of the voting power.
The effect of such provisions of the Company's Certificate and Bylaws
may be to make more difficult the accomplishment of a merger or other takeover
or change in control of the Company. To the extent that these provisions have
this effect, removal of the Company's incumbent Board of Directors and
management may be rendered more difficult. Furthermore, these provisions may
make it more difficult for stockholders to participate in a tender or exchange
offer for Common Stock and in so doing may diminish the market value of the
Common Stock. The Company is not aware of any proposed takeover attempt or any
proposed attempt to acquire a large block of Common Stock.
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION
Section 12 of the Company's Certificate limits, to the fullest extent
permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL"), as amended,
directors' personal liability to the Company or its stockholders for monetary
damages or breach of fiduciary duty. Section 145 of DGCL enables a corporation
to eliminate or limit personal liability of members of its board of directors
for violations of their fiduciary duty of care. However, Delaware law does not
permit the elimination of a director's liability for engaging in intentional
misconduct or fraud, knowingly violating a law, for any transaction from which
the director derived an improper personal benefit or for unlawfully paying a
distribution. The statute has no effect on the availability of equitable
remedies, such as an injunction or rescission, for breach of fiduciary duty.
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Section 12 of the Company's Certificate and Article V of the Company's
Bylaws require indemnification of directors and officers of the Company to the
fullest extent permitted by the DGCL for claims against them in their official
capacities, including stockholders' derivative actions.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Company has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is, therefore, unenforceable.
TRANSFER AGENT
The Transfer Agent for the Common Stock and Series B and Series C
Preferred Stock is American Securities Transfer, Incorporated.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters with respect to the Company and the validity of
the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for the Company by Squire,
Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., Phoenix, Arizona.
EXPERTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of Sunrise Preschools, Inc. (now
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc.) at July 31, 1996, and for the year then
ended, appearing in the Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst &
Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the fiscal
year ended July 31, 1995 have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent
public accountants, as stated in their report appearing herein and have been so
included in reliance upon the report of Arthur Andersen LLP given upon their
authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
As reported on Form 8-K dated May 1, 1996 (the "Form 8-K"), the Company
engaged Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditors to replace the firm of
Arthur Andersen LLP, who was dismissed at the same time. The decision to change
accountants was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company
The reports of Arthur Andersen LLP on the Company's financial
statements for the past two fiscal years did not contain an adverse opinion or a
disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty,
audit scope, or accounting principles.
In connection with the audits of the Company's financial statements for
each of the two fiscal years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, and in subsequent
interim periods, there were no disagreements with Arthur Andersen LLP on any
matters of accounting principles of practices, financial statement disclosure,
or auditing scope and procedures which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of
Arthur Andersen LLP, would have caused Arthur Andersen LLP not to respond fully
to any inquiries from Ernst & Young LLP.
The Company requested Arthur Andersen LLP to furnish it a letter
addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees
with the above statements. A copy of that letter, dated May 1, 1996, was filed
as Exhibit 1 the Form 8-K.
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SUNRISE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Independent Auditors' Report............................................... F-2
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................... F-3
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 1997 (unaudited),
and July 31, 1996...................................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
July 31, 1996 and 1995, and the six months ended
January 31, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited).................................. F-5
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the
years ended July 31, 1996 and 1995..................................... F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
July 31, 1996 and 1995, and the six months ended
January 31, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited).................................. F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................. F-10
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Sunrise Preschools, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Sunrise
Preschools, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiary as of July 31, 1996,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and
cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Sunrise Preschools, Inc. and
subsidiary as of July 31, 1996, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
October 9, 1996
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Sunrise Preschools, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Sunrise
Preschools, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiary as of July 31, 1995,
and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 1995. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Sunrise Preschools, Inc. and
subsidiary as of July 31, 1995, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 1995 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
October 2, 1995
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Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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<CAPTION>
January 31, 1997 July 31, 1996
(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current Assets
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,536,494 $ 2,630,616
Accounts Receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$8,000 at January 31, 1997 and $12,000 at July 31, 1996 600,777 387,775
Prepaid Expenses 272,418 149,458
Deferred Tax Asset, current portion 138,000 138,000
Inventory and Other Current Assets 34,579 27,094
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Total Current Assets 2,582,268 3,332,943
Property and Equipment, net 1,654,700 1,386,687
Property and Equipment Held for Lease, net 358,845 367,292
Deferred Tax Asset, net of current portion 557,000 557,000
Note Receivable from Preschool Services, Inc. 256,251 256,251
Intangible Assets, net 1,309,552 733,519
Deposits and Other Assets 272,729 363,340
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Total Assets $ 6,991,345 $ 6,997,032
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Line of Credit $ 150,000 $ 100,000
Accounts Payable 149,092 272,519
Accrued Expenses 455,398 385,036
Dividends Payable on Preferred Stock 44,367 44,367
Notes Payable and Capital Leases, current portion 236,682 133,415
Accrued Rental Reserve, current portion 145,904 292,000
Deferred Rent, current portion 151,640 155,982
Deferred Gain on Sale and Leaseback of Preschool Facilities,
current portion 45,003 45,003
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Total Current Liabilities 1,378,086 1,428,322
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Notes Payable and Capital Leases, net of current portion 757,613 504,654
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Accrued Rental Reserve, net of current portion 126,000 126,000
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Deferred Rent, net of current portion 261,152 304,058
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Deferred Gain on Sale and Leaseback of Preschool Facilities, net
of current portion 65,147 87,648
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Shareholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, $1 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized,
857,333 shares issued and outstanding 857,333 857,333
Common Stock, $.01 par value - 10,000,000 shares authorized,
3,075,871 and 2,982,968 shares issued and outstanding 30,759 29,830
Paid-in Capital 7,729,220 7,609,553
Accumulated Deficit (4,213,965) (3,950,366)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 4,403,347 4,546,350
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 6,991,345 $ 6,997,032
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements Of Operations
For The Years Ended July 31, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING REVENUE $10,237,418 $9,775,023
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Payroll 5,055,138 4,790,962
Facilities and maintenance 4,478,373 2,975,916
General and administrative 1,637,925 1,396,660
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Total operating expenses 11,171,436 9,163,538
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (934,018) 611,485
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income (expense), net 70,810 (38,919)
Other income 5,900 14,286
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Total other income (expense) 76,710 (24,633)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (857,308) 586,852
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (Note 11) -- 220,000
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (857,308) $ 806,852
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE FOR COMMON STOCK
(Note 2) $(1,201,925) $ 756,852
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AND
COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENT (Note 2):
Primary $ (.40) $ .29
=========== ==========
Fully diluted $ .25
=========== ==========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES AND COMMON
SHARE EQUIVALENTS OUTSTANDING:
Primary 2,970,294 2,620,632
=========== ==========
Fully diluted 3,208,075
==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Six Months
Ended January 31,
-----------------------
1997 1996
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING REVENUE $6,342,854 $4,739,761
OPERATING EXPENSES
Payroll 3,217,165 2,325,317
Facilities and Maintenance 2,265,666 1,787,453
General and Administrative 905,670 656,683
Total Operating Expenses 6,388,501 4,769,453
---------- ----------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (45,647) (29,692)
NON-OPERATING INCOME
Interest Income (Expense), net 8,622 5,665
Other Income 39,626 3,100
---------- ----------
Total Non-operating Income 48,248 8,765
---------- ----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 2,601 $ (20,927)
========== ==========
NET LOSS AVAILABLE FOR COMMON STOCK $ (263,599) $ (95,927)
========== ==========
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE AND
COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENT
Primary $ (0.09) $ (0.03)
========== ==========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES AND COMMON
EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING
Primary 3,021,268 2,935,894
========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity
For The Years Ended July 31, 1996 And 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Stock Common Stock
------------------- -------------------
Outstanding Outstanding Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Total
------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 1994 500,000 $500,000 2,435,894 $24,359 $3,141,221 $(3,505,293) $ 160,287
Exercise of warrants -- -- 500,000 5,000 461,185 -- 466,185
Dividends payable on
preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- (50,000) (50,000)
Net income -- -- -- -- -- 806,852 806,852
------- ------- --------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 1995 500,000 500,000 2,935,894 29,359 3,602,406 (2,748,441) 1,383,324
Exercise of warrants -- -- 47,074 471 39,933 -- 40,404
Issuance of preferred stock 357,333 357,333 -- -- 3,967,214 -- 4,324,547
Dividends payable on
preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- (344,617) (344,617)
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- (857,308) (857,308)
------- ------- --------- ------ --------- ---------- ---------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 1996 857,333 $857,333 2,982,968 $29,830 $7,609,553 $(3,950,366) $4,546,350
======= ======== ========= ======= ========== =========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows
For The Years Ended July 31, 1996 And 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) $ (857,308) $ 806,852
----------- ---------
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities-
Depreciation and amortization 384,574 295,955
Amortized gain on sale of real estate (45,003) (45,003)
Income tax benefit -- (220,000)
Amortization of deferred rent (52,988) (74,188)
Provision for doubtful accounts 139,296 242,633
Impaired asset and rental reserves 602,000 --
Gain on disposal of property and equipment (5,900) (14,286)
Changes in assets and liabilities-
Increase in accounts receivable (147,818) (141,024)
Increase in prepaid expenses (53,216) (69,053)
(Increase) decrease in inventory and supplies (10,718) 13,646
Increase in deposits and other assets (90,992) (66,787)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 146,891 (13,555)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses 82,777 (59,652)
----------- ---------
Total adjustments 948,903 (151,314)
----------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities 91,595 655,538
----------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of child care centers (1,107,121) --
Purchases of property and equipment (916,886) (354,308)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 10,800 53,322
----------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities (2,013,207) (300,986)
----------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 40,404 466,185
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock 4,324,547 --
Payment of dividends (566,083) --
Proceeds from notes payable 219,360 254,192
Net borrowings (payments) on lines of credit 100,000 (100,000)
Increase in note receivable from Preschool Services, Inc. -- (335,253)
Payments on notes payable and capital leases (147,311) (160,146)
----------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,970,917 124,978
----------- ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,049,305 479,530
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 581,311 101,781
----------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 2,630,616 $ 581,311
=========== =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 42,150 $ 38,919
=========== =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital lease obligations of $-0- and $22,234 during fiscal 1996 and 1995,
respectively, were incurred when the Company entered into lease agreements for
equipment.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Six Months
Ended January 31,
-----------------------
1997 1996
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss) $ 2,601 $ (20,927)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Depreciation and Amortization 323,216 160,450
Amortized Gain on Sale of Real Estate (22,501) (22,501)
Deferred Rent (47,248) (35,501)
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 40,538 18,579
Gain on Disposal of Property and Equipment (39,626) (3,100)
changes in Assets and Liabilities, net of effect
of businesses acquired:
Increase in Accounts Receivable (253,540) (53,058)
Increase in Prepaid Expenses (122,960) (115,725)
Increase in Inventory and Other Current Assets (7,485) (14,227)
(Increase) Decrease in Deposits and Other Assets 90,611 (98,559)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable (123,427) 143,251
Increase in Accrued Expenses 70,362 19,142
Decrease in Accrued Rental Reserve (146,096) --
---------- ----------
Total Adjustments (238,156) (1,249)
---------- ----------
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (235,555) (22,176)
---------- ----------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Acquisition of Child Care Centers (494,264) (65,000)
Escrow Deposit for Purchase of Child Care Center -- (310,000)
Purchases of Property and Equipment (496,691) (366,209)
Proceeds from Disposal of Property and Equipment 296,766 8,000
---------- ----------
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (694,189) (733,209)
---------- ----------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from Exercise of Warrants -- 40,404
Proceeds from Sale of Preferred Stock -- 4,026,475
Payment of Dividends (145,604) (286,666)
Proceeds from Notes Payable 54,408 88,886
Borrowings on Lines of Credit 50,000 --
Payments on Notes Payable and Capital Leases (123,182) (74,823)
---------- ----------
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (164,378) 3,794,276
---------- ----------
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (1,094,122) 3,038,891
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 2,630,616 581,311
---------- ----------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $1,536,494 $3,620,202
========== ==========
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest $ 41,222 $ 23,290
Payment of Stock Dividends 120,596 --
Note Payable Issued for Acquisition of Child Care Centers 425,000 --
========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
(formerly Sunrise Preschools, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 1996
(1) ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS:
Sunrise Preschools, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Delaware
in May 1987. As of July 31, 1996, the Company operates 31 child care centers in
Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado and Wisconsin (see Note 4).
The Company is successor to Venture Educational Programs, Inc., an Arizona
corporation formed in 1980, and Sunrise Preschools, Inc., an Arizona
corporation, formed in 1985. The Company has one wholly owned subsidiary,
Sunrise Preschools Hawaii, Inc., formed in fiscal 1990. Another subsidiary,
Sunrise Holdings, Inc., formed in fiscal 1987, was dissolved effective September
10, 1994.
Effective February 1, 1994, a portion of the Company's operations were
transferred to a Hawaii nonprofit corporation, Preschool Services, Inc. (PSI).
Because of PSI's nonprofit status, PSI is eligible to receive certain grants and
subsidies. The Company provides PSI with management, administration, educational
programs and operation of PSI's preschools (see Note 4). The results of
operations of the schools transferred to PSI are not included in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In December 1995, the Company completed a public offering of 333,333 newly
issued shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $15 per share. Net proceeds from
the offering were $4,026,475, which will be used primarily for expansion of the
Company's operations, both through the opening of additional Company facilities
and the acquisition of existing child care centers.
In February 1996, the underwriters of the public offering exercised their option
to purchase 24,000 additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock to cover
over-allotments. These shares were sold by the Company at the same price and
same terms as those applicable to the initial offering of Series C Preferred
Stock.
The Company intends to use the proceeds from the public offering primarily to
acquire, open and equip additional child care centers. During fiscal 1996, the
Company acquired or opened six additional centers, increasing its licensed
capacity by approximately 1,011 additional children (see Note 3). Management is
continuing to pursue various expansion and acquisition opportunities.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
(a) BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sunrise
Preschools, Inc. and Sunrise Preschools Hawaii, Inc. All intercompany accounts
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
(b) USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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<PAGE>
(c) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
All short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when
purchased are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents, which consist
primarily of government securities and other short-term investments, are stated
at the lower of aggregate cost or market and totaled $2,027,054 at July 31,
1996.
(d) DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to twelve years.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of either the asset's
useful life or the related lease term. Depreciation is computed on the
straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and on the modified
accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) for income tax purposes.
(e) INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets represent the unamortized excess of the cost of acquisitions
of existing child care centers, over the fair values of the centers' net
tangible assets at the dates of acquisition. The intangible assets are being
amortized using a straight-line method over various periods up to 20 years.
Accumulated amortization at July 31, 1996 was $11,568. The recoverability of
goodwill attributable to the Company's acquisition is continually assessed based
on actual and projected levels of profitability and cash flows of the centers
acquired on an undiscounted basis.
(f) PRE-OPENING COSTS
Pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred.
(g) ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses include compensation and related benefits of $255,534.
(h) ADVERTISING EXPENSES
Advertising costs are expensed when incurred which is generally when the
advertising first takes place. Advertising expenses were approximately $161,000
and $53,000 in 1996 and 1995, respectively.
(i) NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Primary net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income available
for common stock (net income less accrued dividends for the period on Series B
and Series C Preferred Stock) by the weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Shares issuable upon
the exercise of warrants and employee stock options that are considered
antidilutive are not included in the weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents outstanding.
Fully diluted net income per share for fiscal 1995 assumes the conversion of the
Series B Preferred Stock into 500,000 shares of common stock.
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<PAGE>
(j) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The fiscal year of the Company consists of eight four-week periods and four
five-week periods. Each quarter of the Company's fiscal year consists of two
four-week periods and one five-week period. The Company's fiscal year ends on
the Saturday nearest July 31 of each year. However, for clarity of presentation,
all information has been presented as if the fiscal year ended on July 31.
Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts previously reported for
fiscal 1995 to conform with the fiscal 1996 presentation.
(k) CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of
credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and accounts
receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with federally
insured institutions and in mutual funds. The Company believes it is not exposed
to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited due
to the large number of customers comprising the Company's customer base. As a
result, at July 31, 1996, the Company does not consider itself to have any
significant concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable
(see Note 4).
(l) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair
Value of Financial Instruments" requires that the Company disclose estimated
fair values of financial instruments. Cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, note receivable and notes payable are carried at amounts that
reasonably approximate their fair values.
(m) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARD
The Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock Based Compensation" becomes effective in fiscal 1997. The Company intends
to adopt the pro forma disclosure provisions of Statement No. 123.
(3) ACQUISITIONS
During fiscal 1996, the Company purchased, for cash, the assets of the following
five child care centers: two child care centers in the Denver, Colorado
metropolitan area on November 1, 1995, one center in Colorado Springs, Colorado
on April 5, 1996, one center in Sierra Vista, Arizona on April 16, 1996, and one
center in Phoenix, Arizona on June 28, 1996. These acquisitions increased the
Company's licensed capacity by 791. The total aggregate purchase price for these
acquisitions was $850,000. Additional acquisition costs totaled $137,817.
The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases. The amount of each purchase
price in excess of net tangible assets acquired was allocated among the
following intangible assets: goodwill - $584,087; noncompete agreements -
$105,000, and; customer base - $56,000.
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<PAGE>
Summarized below are the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations
of the Company for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1996 assuming the acquisitions
were consummated as of August 1, 1995. The unaudited pro forma consolidated
results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are
not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had these transactions
been made at August 1, 1995 or of results which may occur in the future.
Revenues $11,517,994
Net loss (691,533)
Net loss per common share and common share equivalent (0.35)
(4) PRESCHOOL SERVICES, INC.:
In January 1994, the Board of Directors approved the transfer of a portion of
the Company's operations to Preschool Services, Inc. (PSI), a Hawaii nonprofit
corporation. Because of PSI's nonprofit status, PSI is eligible to receive
certain grants and subsidies. The Company provides PSI with management,
administration and educational programs for PSI's child care centers and leases
substantially all of the equipment and other property necessary for the
operation of the related child care centers to PSI under an Administrative
Services Agreement, License and Equipment Lease (the PSI Agreement). The PSI
Agreement stipulates that the Company is to receive an administrative services
fee (the Administrative Fee) for providing the services described above. For
fiscal 1995, the Administrative Fee totaled $42,000. Pursuant to the PSI
Agreement, the Administrative Fee equals 9% of PSI's adjusted gross revenues
each month, subject to certain limitations. In addition, the Company is to
receive lease payments of approximately $120,000 annually.
During fiscal 1995, the Company agreed to defer future Administrative Fees and
lease payments due from PSI (which are an aggregate of approximately $170,000
annually) until such time as PSI's cash flow is adequate to fund these fees,
which the Company estimates will be no sooner than 1998. In connection with this
deferral, the accumulated amounts due from PSI at July 31, 1995, were converted
to a promissory note equal to the present value of the expected future payments
to be received from PSI related to the balance of the receivable outstanding at
July 31, 1995, over a period of seven years. This resulted in a reduction in the
outstanding receivable balance, through a charge to the provision for bad debts
of $176,500 in fiscal 1995. The promissory note bears interest at 8.0%, with
monthly payments due beginning January 1998 through July 2002. During 1996, an
allowance was provided for all lease payments not paid by PSI to the Company
which totaled approximately $374,000 and all administrative fees were deferred
which totaled $42,000. At July 31, 1996 and 1995, the note receivable from PSI
totaled $256,251.
Due to continued operating losses incurred during 1996, PSI approved a plan to
close two of its schools upon the expiration of the leases. Since the estimated
cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the leasehold improvements related
to these two schools, the Company recorded an impairment reserve for these
assets which totaled approximately $184,000 which is included in facilities and
maintenance expenses in fiscal 1996.
Also, since the Company is the lessee for two these leases, it is contingently
liable for the lease payments to third-parties. Since the estimated future cash
flows of PSI will not be sufficient to make the scheduled lease payments, the
Company recorded a contingent liability of approximately $418,000 related to the
remaining lease payments which is included in facilities management and
maintenance expenses in fiscal 1996.
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<PAGE>
(5) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment and property and equipment leased to PSI consist of the
following:
Property and
Property Equipment
and Equipment Leased to PSI
------------- -------------
Furniture and fixtures $ 644,820 $ 79,791
Equipment 1,296,939 277,907
Vehicles 631,627 84,142
Leasehold improvements 681,162 978,558
----------- ----------
3,254,548 1,420,398
Less-Accumulated depreciation and
amortization (1,867,861) (869,106)
Less-Impaired asset reserve
and amortization -- (184,000)
----------- ----------
$ 1,386,687 $ 367,292
=========== ==========
The Company held leasehold improvements and equipment under capital lease
obligations with a carrying value of approximately $208,000 at July 31, 1996.
(6) LINES OF CREDIT:
The Company currently has two bank lines of credit: (i) a $250,000 working
capital line, which bears interest at prime (8.25% at July 31, 1996) plus 1.00%
and; (ii) a $250,000 line of credit for the purchase of equipment, which bears
interest at prime plus 1.25%. The lines of credit are secured by all of the
Company's equipment, receivables and inventory. The amount available under the
working capital line was $150,000 at July 31, 1996.
The Company is required to meet certain covenants under these lines of credit,
including maintaining certain minimum net working capital balances and meeting
certain net worth, debt and interest coverage ratios. The terms of the lines of
credit also limit the ability of the Company to pay dividends without the
consent of the bank. At July 31, 1996, the Company was in compliance with all
covenants of the line of credit agreements except for its debt and interest
coverage ratio which it obtained a waiver as of July 31, 1996.
These lines of credit are renewable each year on January 31. As of July 31,
1996, borrowings under the working capital line totaled $100,000. Borrowings
under the equipment line consisted of drawdowns of $106,000, which were
converted to five-year notes payable.
During fiscal 1996, the weighted average interest rate on the working capital
line of credit was 9.25%. The Company expects to be able to renew the lines of
credit under similar terms in the future. However, if the credit lines are not
renewed, there is no assurance that they can be replaced.
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<PAGE>
(7) NOTES PAYABLE AND CAPITAL LEASES:
Notes payable and capital leases consist of the following:
Installment notes payable to financial institutions,
payable monthly with interest rates ranging from
7.2% to 17.0%, maturing through October 2000,
secured by vehicles (carrying value of approximately
$518,000 at July 31, 1996) $ 401,974
=========
Capitalized lease obligations, payable monthly
at interest rates ranging from 10.4% to 20.3%,
maturing through December 2002 236,095
638,069
Less-current portion (133,415)
--------
Long-term portion $504,654
========
Repayments of notes payable and capital lease obligations are scheduled as
follows:
Year Ended
July 31, Notes Capital
-------- ----- -------
1997 $86,977 $70,527
1998 102,774 51,398
1999 101,361 45,185
2000 65,988 45,185
2001 27,615 45,185
Thereafter 17,259 64,012
-------- -------
$401,974 321,492
========
Less - Amounts representing interest (85,397)
--------
$236,095
========
(8) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company leases 20 of its child care facilities and certain vehicles and
equipment under agreements which have been classified as operating leases for
financial reporting purposes. Under these agreements, the Company generally has
responsibility for maintenance, utilities, taxes and insurance expenses. Certain
agreements provide for the escalation of future rents based on the Consumer
Price Index or other formulas. Renewal of the agreements are for periods of 5 to
25 years at the Company's discretion. Two of these child care facilities have
been subleased to PSI (see Note 4).
For those leases that require fixed rental escalations during their lease terms,
rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis resulting in deferred rent
of $460,040 at July 31, 1996. The liability will be satisfied through future
rental payments.
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<PAGE>
The Company pays no rent at 11 of its child care centers. However, profit
sharing arrangements exist with the owners of five of these facilities, all of
which are managed for PSI. Amounts paid to the owners of these facilities are
paid by PSI. The arrangements with the remaining six child care centers provide
for the Company to be reimbursed for expenses and paid a predetermined fee for
operating the child care centers.
Future lease commitments under noncancelable operating leases are as follows:
Year Ending
July 31,
-----------
1997 $ 2,658,798
1998 2,395,511
1999 1,924,866
2000 1,606,254
2001 1,390,206
Thereafter 3,165,411
-----------
$13,141,046
===========
During fiscal 1996 and 1995, the Company leased equipment used in two preschool
facilities from an officer/stockholder for $2,000 per month. This lease expires
in November 1996. The Company also leased four vehicles used at its preschool
facilities during fiscal years 1996 and 1995 from officers/stockholders with
aggregate monthly payments of $2,023 per month through April 1996, $1,641 per
month through March 1997 and $1,190 per month thereafter through June 1998.
Total rent expense for operating leases, net of sublease income of $242,982 and
$503,534 and including amounts paid to related parties of $51,256 and $48,290
for fiscal years 1996 and 1995, was $2,296,455 and $1,916,896 for fiscal years
1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company has employment agreements with two of its principal officers (the
Employee). These agreements, which have been amended from time-to-time, provide
for minimum salary levels, cost of living changes, as well as for the payment of
incentive bonuses, at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the
Company's Board of Directors, in accordance with Company bonus plans in effect.
Each of the agreements has a perpetual three-year term, such that on any given
date each agreement has a three-year remaining term. The agreements provide that
the employees' salaries will be reviewed annually, but such salaries may not be
decreased.
Each of the agreements provide that if the Employee is terminated by the Company
other than for cause of disability, or by the Employee for good reason (as
defined in the agreements), the Company shall pay to the Employee (i) his or her
salary through the termination date plus any accrued but unpaid bonuses, and
(ii) a lump sum payment equal to the sum of three years of the Employee's annual
salary and an amount equal to all bonuses paid to the Employee in the three
years immediately preceding termination. In addition, the Company must maintain
until the first to occur of (i) the Employee's attainment of alternative
employment or (ii) three years from the date of termination, the Employee's
benefits under the Company's benefit plans to which the Employee and his or her
eligible beneficiaries were entitled immediately prior to the date of
termination. In addition, all options or warrants to purchase common stock held
by the Employee on the date of termination become exercisable on the date of
termination, regardless of any vesting provisions, and remain exercisable for
the longer of one year from the date of termination or the then remaining
unexpired term of such warrants or options.
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<PAGE>
On April 14, 1995, the Company entered into an acquisition consulting and
investor relations agreement with a consultant. Pursuant to the agreement, the
consultant will provide various acquisition consulting and investor relations
services to the Company, including consulting with the Company on matters
involving the financial community as well as internal financial matters. The
agreement calls for monthly payments of $3,000 for investor relations services
until December 31, 1995, increasing to $5,700 through December 31, 1996. The
consultant also is to be paid an acquisition consulting fee of $15,000 for each
child care center acquired by the Company during the term of the agreement.
Pursuant to the agreement, the Company granted the consultant, as additional
consideration for consulting services, a warrant to purchase 145,000 shares of
the Company's common stock at a price of $1.21875 per share and has agreed to
reimburse the consultant for certain expenses. The agreement terminates on
December 31, 1996; however, the agreement may be terminated for cause (as
defined in the agreement) upon ten days notice to the consultant.
(9) DEFERRED GAIN ON SALE AND LEASEBACK OF PRESCHOOL FACILITIES:
In 1988, the Company entered into sale and leaseback agreements for three
preschool facilities. The aggregate gain of $490,939 is being amortized as a
reduction of rent expense over the lease terms of ten and fifteen years. The
unamortized deferred gain on the sale and leaseback of these preschool
facilities was $132,651 at July 31, 1996.
(10) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 10,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $.01, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock par value $1.00.
SALE OF COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS:
At July 31, 1995, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of
the Company's common stock outstanding. The warrants were issued as part of the
Company's initial public offering in September 1987, and had an exercise price
of $5.00 per share. On September 20, 1995, the expiration date of the warrants
was extended until November 6, 1995 and the exercise price was reduced to $1.00
per share. As a condition of this extension and change in exercise price,
warrant holders were able to exercise only one of every 16 warrants held or a
total of 62,500 warrants. On November 6, 1995, warrants representing the right
to purchase 47,074 shares of common stock were exercised, and the Company issued
47,074 shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $40,404.
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK:
On February 10, 1995, the Board of Directors adopted a shareholder rights plan
(the "Plan"), which authorized the distribution of one right to purchase one
one-thousandth of a share of $1.00 par value Series A Participating Preferred
Stock (a "Right") for each share of common stock of the Company. Rights will
become exercisable following the tenth day (or such later date as may be
determined by a majority of the Directors not affiliated with an acquiring
person or group) after a person or group (a) acquires beneficial ownership of
15% or more of the Company's common stock or (b) announces a tender or exchange
offer, the consummation of which would result in ownership by a person or group
of 15% or more of the Company's common stock.
Upon exercise, each Right will entitle the holder (other than the party seeking
to acquire control of the Company) to acquire shares of the common stock of the
Company or, in certain circumstances, such acquiring person at a 50% discount
from market value. The Rights may be terminated by the Board of Directors at any
time prior to the date they become exercisable; thereafter, they may be redeemed
for a specified period of time at $0.001 per Right.
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SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANTS:
On April 6, 1990, the Company completed the sale of 500,000 shares of $1.00 par
value Series A Preferred Stock for $500,000. On November 22, 1991, the Company
issued 500,000 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock ("Series B") in exchange
for its formerly issued Series A Preferred Stock and the Series A Preferred
Stock was retired. The transaction also included the issuance of warrants to
purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at any time during
the period from April 6, 1990 to April 6, 1995 at $1.00 per share, subject to
adjustment. On April 6, 1995, all 500,000 warrants were exercised. Proceeds from
this issuance of common stock, net of issuance and registration costs of
$33,815, were $466,185. Each share of Series B has a $1.00 per share liquidation
preference, carries a $.10 per share annual cumulative dividend and is
convertible into one share of the Company's common stock, subject to adjustment.
Cumulative dividends payable on the Series B as of July 31, 1996 were $4,167.
SERIES C PREFERRED STOCK:
In December 1995, the Company completed a public offering of 333,333 newly
issued shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series C") at $15 per
share. Net proceeds from the offering were $4,026,475.
In February 1996, the underwriters of the public offering exercised their option
to purchase 24,000 additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock to cover
over-allotments. These shares were sold by the Company at the same price and
same terms as those applicable to the initial offering of Series C Preferred
Stock.
Each share of Series C carries a 9% annual cumulative dividend and is
convertible into 7.0588 shares of the Company's common stock. Dividends payable
after the first anniversary of the sale of the Series C may, at the option of
the Company, be paid in shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal
to the amount of the dividend. Cumulative dividends payable on the Series C as
of July 31, 1996 were $40,200.
The Series C ranks junior to the Company's Series B in terms of dividends and
liquidation rights, but senior to all other capital stock of the Company.
(11) INCOME TAXES:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), Accounting for
Income Taxes, requires the use of an asset and liability approach in accounting
for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on
differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities at the tax rates in effect when these differences are expected to
reverse.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight
of available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of
the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the
deferred tax asset depends on the Company's ability to generate sufficient
taxable income in the future.
At July 31, 1995, it was determined that the valuation allowance should be
reduced by $220,000. Since management believed that it is more likely than not
that the Company would generate sufficient taxable income to realize these
future tax benefits. The changes in the valuation allowance resulted in the
recording of an income tax benefit of $220,000 in the year ended July 31, 1995.
This determination was based primarily on the improvement in the Company's net
income during fiscal 1995 and 1994.
At July 31, 1996, it was determined that the valuation allowance should be
increased by $244,000 to $732,000. The increase is due to additional deferred
tax assets incurred during fiscal 1996 that, based on the weight of available
evidence, more likely than not will not be realized.
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If the Company is unable to generate sufficient taxable income in the future,
increases in the valuation allowance will be required through a charge to
expense. If, however, the Company achieves sufficient profitability to realize
all of the deferred tax assets, the valuation allowance will be further reduced
and reflected as an income tax benefit in future periods.
The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows at July 31, 1996:
Current Long-Term Total
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Deferred Tax Liabilities
Excess of book basis over tax
basis in fixed assets -- $ (68,000) $ (68,000)
Other -- (4,000) (4,000)
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-- (72,000) (72,000)
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Deferred Tax Assets
Tax effect of net operating loss
carryforward -- 775,000 775,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts 5,000 -- 5,000
Accelerated tax depreciation -- 164,000 164,000
Deferred revenue 25,000 -- 25,000
Accrued vacation and sick leave 52,000 -- 52,000
Deferred rent 38,000 146,000 184,000
Deferred gain on sale of real estate 18,000 35,000 53,000
Asset impairment and rental reserve -- 241,000 241,000
Valuation allowance -- (732,000) (732,000)
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138,000 629,000 767,000
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$ 138,000 $ 557,000 $ 695,000
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The Company's net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes,
which comprise 62% of total deferred tax assets, at July 31, 1996, expire as
follows:
2004 $ 443,399
2005 861,342
2006 564,007
2011 308,463
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$2,177,211
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The Company's net operating loss carryforwards for state income tax purposes
totaled approximately $300,000, which expire in 2001.
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A reconciliation of the federal income tax rate to the Company's effective tax
rate is as follows at July 31, 1996:
1996 1995
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Statutory federal rate (34)% 34%
State taxes, net of federal benefit (6) 6
Benefit of net operating loss carryforwards -- (28)
Benefit due to reduction in valuation allowance -- (50)
Increase in valuation allowance 40 --
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--% (38)%
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(12) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Certain officers of the Company have personally guaranteed child care facility
lease payments to nonrelated parties. In addition, certain officers of the
Company have personally guaranteed the Company's outstanding debt. As of July
31, 1996, the aggregate amounts of lease payments and other obligations
guaranteed by these officers totaled approximately $5,317,000. See Note 8.
(13) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
1987 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's Stock Option Plan (the 1987 Plan) was adopted by the Board of
Directors and approved by the stockholders in July 1987. Only employees
(including officers and directors, subject to certain limitations) are eligible
to receive options under the 1987 Plan, under which 240,000 shares of common
stock are authorized for issuance. To date, options to purchase 237,937 of such
shares have been granted; such options have terms of five to ten years, with
exercise prices of $0.50 to $2.375 per share, which is generally the fair market
value of the underlying shares as of the date of grant. Options are generally
subject to a three or five-year vesting schedule.
The 1987 Plan provides for the granting to employees of either "incentive stock
options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"), or non-qualified stock options. The 1987 Plan is
administered by the Board of Directors of the Company, or a committee of the
Board, which determines the terms of options granted under the 1987 Plan,
including the exercise price and the number of shares subject to the option.
Generally, the exercise price of options granted under the 1987 Plan must be not
less than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant,
and the term of each option may not exceed eleven years (ten years in the case
of incentive stock options). Incentive stock options granted to persons who have
voting control over ten percent or more of the Company's capital stock are
granted at 110% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of
grant and expire five years after the date of grant.
The 1987 Plan provides the Board of Directors with the discretion to determine
when options granted thereunder shall become exercisable. Generally, such
options may be exercised after a period of time specified by the Board of
Directors at any time prior to expiration, so long as the optionee remains
employed by the Company. No option granted under the 1987 Plan is transferable
by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and
each option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by the
optionee.
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1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the 1995 Plan) authorizes the Board to
grant options to employees of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of
500,000 shares of common stock. Officers and other employees of the Company who,
in the opinion of the Board of Directors, are responsible for the continued
growth and development and the financial success of the Company are eligible to
be granted options under the 1995 Plan. To date options to purchase 362,063 of
such shares have been granted, with exercise prices of $1.375 to $2.25, per
share. Options may be non-qualified options, incentive stock options, or any
combination of the foregoing. In general, options granted under the 1995 Plan
are not transferable and expire eleven years after the date of grant (ten years
in the case of incentive stock options). The per share exercise price of an
incentive stock option granted under the 1995 Plan may not be less than the fair
market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Incentive stock options
granted to persons who have voting control over 10% or more of the Company's
capital stock are granted at 110% of the fair market value of the underlying
shares on the date of grant and expire five years after the date of grant.
The 1995 Plan provides the Board of Directors with the discretion to determine
when options granted thereunder will become exercisable. Generally, such options
may be exercised after a period of time specified by the Board of Directors at
any time prior to expiration, so long as the optionee remains employed by the
Company. No option granted under the 1995 Plan is transferable by the optionee
other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each option is
exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by the optionee. No option
may be granted after May 2, 2005.
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (the Directors' Plan) was
adopted by the Board of Directors in May 1995. Only non-employee directors are
eligible to receive options under the Directors' Plan, under which 100,000
shares are authorized for issuance. To date, options to purchase 30,000 shares
of common stock have been granted; such options have a term of six years with an
exercise price of $1.375 to $2.1875 per share, which was the fair market value
of the underlying shares on the date of grant. Except for options granted on the
effective date of the Directors' Plan, which are fully vested, all options
granted under the Directors' Plan will be subject to a one-year vesting
schedule. All options granted or to be granted under the Directors' Plan are
non-qualified stock options.
On the date the Directors' Plan was adopted by the Company's Board of Directors,
each non-employee director was granted an option to acquire 10,000 shares of the
Company's common stock. Each non-employee director who joins the Board of
Directors after the date the Company's Board of Directors approved the plan will
likewise receive an option to acquire 10,000 shares of the Company's common
stock.
In addition to the foregoing option grants, each year every non-employee
director automatically receives an option to acquire 5,000 shares of the
Company's common stock on the third business day following the date the Company
publicly announces its annual financial results; provided that such director has
attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Board
Committees of which such non-employee director is a member in the preceding
fiscal year.
No option granted under the Directors Plan is transferable by the optionee other
than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each option is
exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by the optionee.
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The following summarizes the activity for the plans for the fiscal year ended
July 31, 1996:
Exercise Price
Total per Share
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Options outstanding at
beginning of year 610,000 $ .50 - $2.375
Granted 26,189 $ 3.75 -$ 2.25
Canceled (6,189) $1.375
Exercised --
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Options outstanding
at end of year 630,000 $ .50 - $2.375
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Exercisable at end of year 396,480 $ .50 - $2.375
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Options available for
grant at end of year 210,000
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401(K) PLAN
In June 1995, the Company implemented a contributory retirement plan (the 401(k)
Plan) for the majority of its employees with at least one year of service. The
401(k) Plan is designed to provide tax-deferred income to the Company's
employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Code.
The 401(k) Plan provides that each participant may contribute up to 17% of their
salary, not to exceed the statutory limit. The Company will make a
fixed-matching contribution equal to 25% of each participant's contribution, up
to a maximum of 2% of total annual cash compensation received by respective
participants. Under the terms of the 401(k) Plan, the Company may also make
discretionary year-end contributions. Each participant has the right to direct
the investment of his or her funds among certain named plans.
(14) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
On August 22, 1996, the Company purchased the operations of four preschool
centers in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. The consideration paid by the
Company in connection with this acquisition was $775,000, of which $350,000 was
paid at the closing of the purchase on August 22, 1996, and $425,000 was a note
payable. The purchase of these centers was accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16.
Pro forma (unaudited) information for the six month periods ended January 31,
1997 and 1996 follows:
Sunrise Educational Services, Inc. and Subsidiary
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
For the Six Months Ended January 31, 1997 and 1996
(In thousands, except per share data)
1997 1996
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Operating Revenues $ 6,457 $ 5,422
Operating Expenses 6,480 5,322
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Income from Operations (23) 100
Non-operating Income (Expense) 45 (7)
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Net Income $ 22 $ 93
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Net Income Available for
Common Stock $ (244) $ 18
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Net Income per Common
Share and Common Share
Equivalent $ (0.08) $ 0.01
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Average Shares Outstanding 3,021 2,957
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NO DEALER, SALESMAN OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS WITH RESPECT TO THE
OFFERING MADE HEREBY. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL ANY
OF THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE, OR TO ANY PERSON TO
WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH AN OFFER. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS
PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE AN
IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR
IN THE BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF.
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Available Information................................. 2
Prospectus Summary.................................... 3
Risk Factors.......................................... 6
Use of Proceeds....................................... 12
Dividend Policy....................................... 12
Market for Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholders Matters................... 13
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations....... 14
Business.............................................. 22
Management............................................ 35
Executive Compensation................................ 37
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions........ 42
Principal and Selling Securityholders................. 43
Plan of Distribution.................................. 46
Description of Securities............................. 47
Legal Matters......................................... 54
Experts............................................... 54
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.............. 55
Financial Statements.................................. F-1
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