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TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC.,
The start of 1998 marks a new beginning for Legend Properties, Inc. We have
concluded the settlement of the Delaware class action lawsuit, improved our
financial position through the sale of two West Coast assets and moved our
headquarters to the Washington, D.C. area. With these strategic steps, we have
emerged as a new company, highly focused on maximizing the value of our East
Coast properties.
Before detailing our progress to date and future plans, let me introduce myself.
In August, I succeeded Ken Uptain, who remained in Seattle to pursue an
entrepreneurial opportunity there. I am no stranger to this company, its assets
and the challenges that lie ahead. Prior to my appointment as President and CEO,
I served as the President of Legend Development Company in the Washington, D.C.
area. Since 1991, I have been involved with Southbridge and Chapman's Landing,
two of the five assets that form our core properties today. In all, I have more
than 25 years of real estate experience. I have been involved in the
construction and financing of more than 25,000 housing units and more than three
million square feet of commercial space and was a real estate consultant with
Coopers & Lybrand.
Working with my colleagues on the Legend management team, I am dedicated to
maximizing returns to you, Legend's shareholders, and I am committed to keeping
you informed about the challenges before us and our achievements.
I am pleased to report that we made great progress during the last quarter of
1997. On December 15, the settlement of the lawsuit regarding the validity of
our merger with RGI U.S. Holdings, Inc. became effective. The litigation
settlement allows us to move forward and focus on our core real estate
development business.
Also, during the fourth quarter, we sold our two West Coast properties for
approximately $33 million, generating gains from the two transactions totaling
approximately $4.2 million and net cash proceeds, after debt repayments, of
approximately $17.5 million. In November, the Lynnwood Shopping Center, a retail
property in Lynnwood, WA, was sold for $20.2 million, and a gain of
approximately $195,000, and in December, we sold the Laguna Seca Ranch, a
proposed residential development site in Monterey, CA, for $12.8 million and a
gain of $4 million.
By shedding our West Coast assets, we can more sharply focus on developing our
significant East Coast properties in the Greater Washington, D.C. area and in
Vero Beach on the Southeast Coast of Florida.
In early 1998, we contracted to purchase the 116-acre Ashburn Corporate Center
in the Northern Virginia high technology corridor. Ashburn is Legend's first
acquisition since the merger and represents a unique opportunity to acquire a
superbly located parcel in a growing submarket. The acquisition adds to the
choice of locations and settings that we can offer perspective commercial
clients in Northern Virginia.
Relocating our headquarters to the Washington, D.C. suburb of Woodbridge, VA was
a logical outgrowth of our strategic focus on eastern properties. It will also
help to reduce operating costs as we seek to maximize the value of our assets in
the greater Washington D.C. area and Vero Beach. As we enter 1998 as a new, more
highly focused company, our strengths include well-positioned core assets and an
experienced management team. We will keep you informed of our progress, and wish
you a healthy, productive new year.
/s/ EDWARD F. PODBOY
Edward F. Podboy
President & CEO
Legend Properties, Inc.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM
TO .
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9885
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 36-3465359
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
13662 OFFICE PLACE, SUITE 201, WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA 22192
(Former address: 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle,
Washington) (98101)
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 680-2226
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Shares of Common Stock None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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None
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10K. [ ]
Shares of common stock outstanding as of March 20, 1998: 6,290,874. The
aggregate market value of the Registrants shares of common stock held by
non-affiliates on such date was $647,014, based upon trades on "pink sheets" in
the secondary market. The Registrants shares are not listed on an exchange or
included in the Nasdaq quotation system.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
SEE EXHIBIT INDEX LOCATED ON PAGE II-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.....................................
ITEM
1. 3
PROPERTIES..................................................
ITEM
2. 8
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS...........................................
ITEM
3. 8
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.........
ITEM
4. 10
PART II
MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S SHARES AND RELATED SHAREHOLDERS
ITEM MATTERS.....................................................
5. 11
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.....................................
ITEM
6. 12
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
ITEM AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS...................................
7. 13
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA....
ITEM
8. 23
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
ITEM FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE........................................
9. 24
PART III
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT..........
ITEM
10. 24
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION......................................
ITEM
11. 25
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM AND MANAGEMENT..............................................
12. 28
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS..............
ITEM
13. 28
PART IV
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
ITEM ON FORM 8-K.................................................
14. II-1
SIGNATURES.............................................................. II-2
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The Registrant, Legend Properties, Inc., formerly known as Banyan Mortgage
Investment Fund (the Company or Legend), is the surviving corporation from the
December 31, 1996 merger (the Merger) of Banyan Mortgage Investment Fund
(Banyan) and RGI U.S. Holdings, Inc. (RGI/US). The Company is organized as a
corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware, pursuant to a Restated
Certificate of Incorporation filed December 31, 1996.
The Company was originally established to invest primarily in (i)
short-term loans, junior mortgage loans, wraparound mortgage loans and first
mortgage loans on income-producing properties and (ii) construction loans,
pre-development loans and land loans. In response to defaults on loans made by
the Company to its borrowers, in February 1990, the Company suspended making new
loans, except for advances of additional funds under circumstances which it
deemed necessary to preserve the value of existing collateral, including
instances where the Company foreclosed upon or taken title, directly or
indirectly to the collateral. At the time of the Merger, the Company controlled
the ownership of a 2,227-acre parcel located in Charles County, Maryland
(Chapman's Landing), a 2,685-acre development located in Prince William County,
Virginia (Southbridge) and a 565-acre parcel located in Monterey County,
California (Laguna Seca Ranch). The Laguna Seca Ranch project was sold in
December 1997.
RGI/US was a Washington corporation and until the Merger, was a
wholly-owned subsidiary of RGI Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings") which is an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of AKER RGI ASA, a Norwegian investment company with
interest in cement and building materials, oil and gas technology, seafoods and
other industries. At the time of the Merger, RGI/US, through various
subsidiaries, owned, developed and operated real estate as follows: (i) Grand
Harbor, a 772-acre residential golf community located in Vero Beach, Florida;
(ii) Oak Harbor, a 116-acre retirement community also located in Vero Beach,
Florida; (iii) the Royal Palm Convalescent Center, a skilled nursing care
facility licensed for 72 beds located in Vero Beach, Florida and (iv) a 164,724
square foot shopping center located in Lynnwood, Washington (the Lynnwood
Center). The Lynnwood Center was sold in mid November 1997. As of December 31,
1997, Holdings owns approximately 79% of the outstanding common shares of the
Company.
The Company's strategy is to realize and enhance the market potential of
its remaining core assets. The Company currently controls more than 5,000 acres
of land in two master planned communities (Southbridge and Chapman's Landing), a
residential golf community (Grand Harbor) and a retirement community (Oak
Harbor).
The Company's master planned communities include a mix of commercial and
residential land uses including single-family, townhouse and
apartment/condominium units and office, retail and industrial/flex space. The
Company is attempting to enhance the value of these master planned communities
through land use, entitlement and zoning modifications and selective
development. Such activities take into account local zoning, political and
market conditions. The Company anticipates primarily developing commercial sites
and residential housing lots for sale to third parties but also pursues
opportunities to sell undeveloped parcels or enter into joint ventures.
The Company's residential golf community and its retirement community
includes primarily finished lots upon which the Company, through a general
contractor, builds a variety of housing types and styles including villas,
cottages, duplex and condominiums for sale to third parties. The Company also
pursues outright lots sales and operates club, assisted and skilled care and
marina facilities.
In February, 1998 the Company entered into an agreement to acquire a 116
acre commercial tract in Loudoun County, Virginia. On March 6, 1998 the first
parcel of 88 acres was acquired. The tract is planned for office and flex/tech
development.
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The following sets forth a description of Legend's core assets. The project
business plans described below are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties
which are more fully described in Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Factors Affecting Legend's
Business Plan." If the Company is unable to secure the necessary financing or
capital to meet its future needs, the project business plans will likely be
materially revised, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial condition and results of operations. (See Item 7 "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources.")
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS
Grand Harbor. Grand Harbor is an original 772-acre residential golf
community, located along the Indian River in Vero Beach, Florida, with two
18-hole championship golf courses and waterfront access with a marina containing
144 slips available for lease. The residences at Grand Harbor are clustered in
individual communities affording views of the surrounding golf courses and
scenic waterways. Development of Grand Harbor began in 1987 and continued until
1990 when the Resolution Trust Corporation acquired the property and most
development and construction activities were terminated. In 1991 affiliates of
RGI/US acquired the project and completed the marina and clubhouse facilities
and continued the residential development. At December 31, 1997 the Company
owned approximately 400 acres.
Grand Harbor offers two 18-hole championship golf courses: a Harbor Course
designed by Pete Dye and a River Course designed by Joe Lee. The 28,000 square
foot Grand Harbor clubhouse, serves both courses, and also serves as a social
center for Grand Harbor residents. Grand Harbor maintains 24-hour access
control, together with a variety of amenities, including eight clay tennis
courts and a separately located ocean-front beach club. In 1992, Grand Harbor
received an ENVY, a residential environmental award from the Florida Association
of Realtors.
Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor (described below) collectively received zoning
entitlements for the development of a maximum of 2,688 residential units. The
Company's business plan, however, contemplates the development of 1,092
residential units at Grand Harbor and 352 residential units at Oak Harbor. The
Company believes this plan best maximizes the value of these parcels based on
existing and anticipated market conditions, even though these parcels are zoned
for greater density. If market conditions change, the Company can increase, to a
certain extent, the proportion of multi-family lots to be developed under
existing zoning.
Grand Harbor currently offers single-family detached homes, duplexes and
low-rise condominiums with sales prices ranging from approximately $200,000 to
approximately $1,100,000 with sizes ranging from 1,600 square feet to over 5,000
square feet. In addition, there are golf course and riverfront lots available at
sales prices ranging from $165,000 to over $500,000. Through December 31, 1997,
630 residences had been sold of which approximately 270 were sold prior to the
Company's acquisition in 1991. As of March 20, 1998 an additional 9 residences
had been sold and contracts for 29 residences had been executed for deliveries
during 1998. Based on the current development plans, approximately 462
additional residences are planned for Grand Harbor. Grand Harbor has received
governmental approvals for approximately 725,000 square feet of commercial
space. Currently, Grand Harbor has not developed any commercial space. On March
10, 1998 the Company closed on the sale of a 20-acre parcel which was originally
zoned for commercial use. The buyer is going to develop a luxury apartment
project on the site.
Grand Harbor currently derives revenue from the construction and sale of
single-family detached homes, duplexes, condominiums and individual lots; rental
commissions from residential units and rental income from marina docks; and the
operation of harbor and club facilities. In conjunction with offering
residential units for sale, Grand Harbor offers four (4) types of equity
memberships in the Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club: (i) full memberships for
$37,500; (ii) golf and tennis memberships for $20,000; (iii) tennis memberships
for $10,000; and (iv) social memberships for $7,500. Upon the completion of sale
of the equity memberships, Grand Harbor will turn over management and control of
the Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club to its members.
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There are several residential communities located within Vero Beach that
compete with Grand Harbor in terms of location, quality, and/or price, including
but not limited to Windsor, Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, and Indian River
Club. While these communities offer many of the same amenities as Grand Harbor
such as an oceanfront beach club and a gated community, many do not offer
boating access, a completed golf clubhouse, or have a limited product choice.
Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor is an original 116-acre luxury country club
retirement community, of which the Company owned approximately 110 acres at
December 31, 1997. With the opening of the Oak Harbor clubhouse in March 1997,
Oak Harbor members receive daily meals, transportation, housekeeping, social
activities and access to optional health care. The 36,000 square foot clubhouse
contains a community hall, arts and crafts room, hobby shop, game room, library
and fitness center. Community amenities also include a 24,900 square foot
on-site assisted care health facility with 24 private rooms and a nine-hole golf
course designed by Joe Lee. Oak Harbor provides the opportunity to own a home
within a community that offers on-site health care and with a Club that offers a
wide range of daily services designed to make life easier for Oak Harbor
residents. A discussion of Oak Harbor's zoning entitlements is included under
"Grand Harbor" above.
Currently, the clubhouse, golf course, roadways and related infrastructure
and the first twenty-six villa and cottage homes are complete. A 24-unit
condominium building was completed in March 1997. Construction on a second
identical condominium building was started in September 1997. The on-site
assisted care health facility was completed in December 1997 and received its
license from the State of Florida that same month.
Oak Harbor offers condominiums and single-family homes ranging in price
from $250,000 to $635,000 and ranging in size from 1,178 to 2,850 square feet.
All residences have emergency call systems and trained health professionals are
available 24 hours a day to handle emergencies. Three levels of health care,
including skilled, assisted-living and home health care, are optionally
available to Oak Harbor residents at an additional cost above the monthly Club
dues described below.
Membership in the Oak Harbor Club requires a $25,000 initial club deposit.
Upon the re-sale of an Oak Harbor residence, the $25,000 initial club deposit is
refundable subject to the new member paying his or her deposit. In addition,
there is an initiation fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price of
the residence. This fee may be deferred until the residence is resold, but will
then equal the greater of 10% of the initial purchase price or 10% of the
subsequent sale price of the residence. (Currently, this initiation fee is
waived for the first 100 Club members.) The Oak Harbor Club is a non-equity club
and Oak Harbor will not turn over management and control to its members. Monthly
dues, ranging from $1,650 for a single person to $2,150 for a couple, include,
among other things, one meal per day, transportation around Oak Harbor and Vero
Beach, weekly housekeeping and linen service, Club activities, green fees on Oak
Harbor's private nine-hole golf course, and 24-hour emergency response service.
Oak Harbor's current development plan is for a total of 352 residences
consisting of cottages, villas and condominium units. As of December 31, 1997,
43 residences had been sold and an additional 13 residences were under contract
for sale. As of March 20, 1998 an additional 6 contracts had been executed. The
Company anticipates that the majority of these contracts will close by December
1998. Residential sales are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the
sales price but are typically subject to cancellation by the purchaser under
specified circumstances, such as the purchaser becoming incapable of independent
living, or death. Although Oak Harbor is a retirement community, all residents
must be capable of independent living at the time they join the Oak Harbor Club.
There are two competing lifecare communities located within a 35-mile
radius of Oak Harbor. Indian River Estates, located in Vero Beach, and Sandhill
Cove, located 32 miles south in Stuart, Florida. Both target a lower demographic
prospect than Oak Harbor, have smaller average units than those offered by Oak
Harbor, and do not offer home ownership to their residents.
Royal Palm Convalescent Center. In 1994, RGI/US acquired the Royal Palm
Convalescent Center ("Royal Palm"), which was established in 1965. Royal Palm is
a state regulated skilled nursing facility licensed for 72 beds, which is
currently configured for 50 beds in private and semi private rooms. As of
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March 20, 1998, 37 beds were occupied. Royal Palm accepts only patients who pay
privately and does not accept Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement. Monthly rates
range from approximately $4,080 for a semi-private room to approximately $6,300
for a private suite. These prices include lodging, meals and basic nursing
services. Pharmaceutical charges, most medical supplies, physical therapy and
other items ordered by attending physicians are additional. Royal Palm provides
Oak Harbor residents with preferred admission should their health condition
deteriorate to a state where high levels of nursing care (skilled nursing care)
is required.
Southbridge. Southbridge is an original 2,685-acre "Planned Unit
Development", of which the Company owned approximately 2,555 acres at December
31, 1997, located along the Potomac River in the eastern portion of Prince
William County, Virginia, approximately 24 miles south of Washington D.C. The
project is comprehensively planned for approximately 5,600 residential units,
including single family, townhouse, and multi-family and approximately 4.48
million square feet of commercial space. The Company anticipates developing the
project in phases over the next 15 to 20 years.
Phase 1, which constitutes the property commonly known as Wayside Village,
is zoned for 2,376 residential units and 280,000 square feet of commercial
space. Although zoned for 2,376 residential units, the Company's current
development plan anticipates development of 1,616 units, which the Company
believes maximizes the underlying value of the property based on existing and
anticipated market conditions. The Company can modify its development plans
within the limitations of the existing zoning, in response to changes in market
conditions. As of March 20, 1998, 600 residential lots have been sold to
third-party homebuilders who have in turn constructed and sold 97 single-family
homes and 455 townhomes. During 1997, development of 78 single-family lots was
completed with development of an additional 147 lots anticipated to be completed
during 1998. The Company has executed contracts with five builders to sell these
225 lots for a total contract price of approximately $9,500,000. Of the 225
lots, 152 are for single family detached units and 73 are for semi attached
units. Anticipated quarterly deliveries range from 11 to 27. The Company
continues to negotiate with other builders for additional residential lot sales
contracts. Future engineering and development of residential lots will be timed
to satisfy contractual requirements and anticipated market demands.
On the commercial side, the Company sold and closed an approximate 1.5-acre
site for $650,000 in November 1997. The Company is currently engineering several
sections of property within Phase I to offer restaurant pads and office building
sites for sale to potential users.
The housing industry in the Greater Washington D.C. region is highly
competitive. In each of the Company's local Washington D.C. markets, there are
numerous land developers, homebuilders and private interests with which the
company competes to attract homebuilders to its projects. The Company competes
primarily on the basis of price, location and the level of amenities provided
within the community.
Chapman's Landing. Chapman's Landing is a 2,227-acre land parcel located
along the Potomac River in the western portion of Charles County, Maryland,
approximately 20 miles south of Washington D.C. The project is a mixed-use
master planned community, which is entitled for 4,600 residential units;
including single family, townhouse and multi-family; an 18 hole public golf
course and 2.26 million square feet of commercial space. The Company's current
development plan anticipates developing the project in five phases over a 15 to
20 year period. Phase 1 is zoned for 576 residential units consisting of 404
single family and 172 townhouses. Engineering for certain infrastructure
improvements and the initial sections of residential units is complete.
Development of the infrastructure improvements and initial residential
sections has been delayed while a final state wetlands permit is processed by
the Maryland Department of the Environment. The state wetlands permit is
required to commence the majority of the development improvements.
In July, 1997, after the issuance of the federal wetlands permit, two
opposition groups, the Friends of Mount Aventine and Friends of the Earth, filed
suit against the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in United States District Court.
The suit sought a permanent injunction vacating the Wetlands Permit and a
Preliminary Injunction to prevent the commencement of development. The Company
filed a Motion in Opposition and requested a Summary Judgement on the merits of
the matter.
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In September, 1997 the Court denied the request for the Preliminary
Injunction but did not rule on the Summary Judgement which is still pending
before the court. The opposition groups have appealed the denial of the
Preliminary Injunction with the U.S. Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals has
not yet scheduled briefings on the merits of the appeal.
In December, 1997, three individuals filed a request for a contested case
hearing challenging the issuance of a Groundwater Appropriation Permit by the
Maryland Department of the Environment. The contested case hearing will be an
administrative appeal before a Maryland Administrative Law Judge. Oral arguments
began on March 23. Once all arguments are heard the record is closed and a
ruling issued within 60 days.
The company is contesting both cases vigorously and expects to prevail in
both matters.
During 1997 the Company entered into a confidentiality agreement with a
conservation group, working in conjunction with the State of Maryland, regarding
the possible sale of all or a part of the project. Negotiations, disclosure of
which is limited by the confidentiality agreement, have continued for several
months. According to media reports, the State of Maryland has budgeted funds for
a possible acquisition. Although negotiations continue, the finalization of an
agreement is not certain and the Company continues to pursue the state wetlands
permit to allow development to commence.
ACQUISITION SUBSEQUENT TO DECEMBER 31, 1997
Ashburn Corporate Center: The Ashburn Corporate Center is a 116 acre
project in Loudoun County, Virginia planned for office and flex/tech use. The
project is fully improved with sewer, water and roadways in place.
On March 6, 1998 the Company closed on the $6.5 million acquisition of 88
acres with the remaining 28 acres expected to close in June 1998 for a purchase
price of approximately $3.9 million. The initial acquisition was financed with a
$5.5 million loan from Dascho, Inc., an unrelated third party.
OTHER INFORMATION
Development and construction activities performed in the State of Florida
are not seasonal, however development and construction activities performed in
the States of Virginia and Maryland are affected by inclement weather, with the
majority of the development and construction work occurring between the months
of March and November. As it relates to sales activities, the majority of
revenues recorded related to sales in the State of Florida are recorded between
the months of October and May, while revenues recorded related to sales
occurring in the States of Virginia and Maryland are recorded fairly evenly
throughout the year.
The Company does no foreign or export business and has no real property
investments located outside of the United States. The Company does not segregate
revenue of assets by geographic region, as such a presentation would not be
significant to an understanding of the Company's business for the year ended
December 31, 1997.
As of December 31, 1997, the Company had 366 employees and 3 executive
officers.
The Company reviews and monitors compliance with federal, state and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of
material into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the
environment. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company did not incur a
material amount for capital expenditures for environmental matters nor does it
anticipate making any material expenditures for environmental matters for the
year ending December 31, 1998.
Certain statements in this Annual Report that are not historical fact
constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Discussions containing forward-looking
statements may be found in this section and in the sections headed "Legal
Proceedings," "Market for the Registrant's Shares and Related Shareholder
Matters" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations." Without limiting the foregoing, words such as
"anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans" and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to
a number of risks and uncertainties (See Item 7
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"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Factors Affecting Legend's Business Plan"). Actual results could
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to
reflect future events or circumstances.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 1997, the Company owned interests in five properties.
Below is a brief description of property interests owned by the Company
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Grand Harbor 400 acres 6/91(1) a 100% interest in a corporation
which owns the subject property
Vero Beach, FL
Residential Development
Oak Harbor 110 acres 6/91(1) a 100% interest in a corporation
which owns the subject property
Vero Beach, FL
Residential Development
Royal Palm 72-Bed 6/94(1) a 100% interest in a corporation
which owns the subject property
Convalescent Center
Vero Beach, FL
Skilled Nursing Care facility
Southbridge 2,555 acres 5/91 a 100% interest in general partnerships
which own the subject property
Prince William County, VA
Land Development
Chapman's Landing 2,227 acres 3/91 a 100% interest in a general partnership
which owns the subject property
Charles County, MD
Land Parcel
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(1) The acquisition date represents the date the property was acquired by RGI/US
or affiliates. RGI/US merged with and into the Company effective December
31, 1996.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On October 31, 1996, a lawsuit was filed in Delaware state court by two of
the Company's stockholders on behalf of themselves and all of the non-defendant
stockholders of the Company, against the Company and certain of its directors
and officers at the time of the suit, including Leonard G. Levine, Neil D.
Hansen, Robert G. Higgins, Walter E. Auch, Sr. and Robert M. Ungerlieder.
The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that the Company's board of
directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to seek alternative change
of control transactions, other than the merger with RGI/US, or appropriately
evaluate the alternative of liquidating the Company. Plaintiffs further alleged
that the merger unfairly diluted the voting and equity interests of the
Company's stockholders since Holdings, the parent of RGI/US, ended up owning
approximately 79% of the Company's common stock. In addition, the plaintiffs
alleged that the proxy statement circulated by the Company in connection with
the annual meeting held to consider and vote upon the Merger was misleading and
failed to disclose certain material information. Among other remedies, the
plaintiffs sought to enjoin the Merger and require the defendants to undertake
additional activities to maximize shareholder value and disclose certain
additional information to the Company's stockholders in connection with
considering the merger.
On November 13, 1996, another Banyan stockholder filed an action asserting
allegations substantially similar to those in the action filed on October 31.
These two suits were ultimately consolidated by the Delaware court of chancery
(the "Court") on December 11, 1996 under the case Number C.A. No. 15287. The
parties subsequently engaged in discovery, including producing and reviewing
documents and taking
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depositions of certain of the Company's former officers, as well as that of one
of the Company's directors. On December 24, 1996, the plaintiffs served and
filed a consolidated amended and supplemental complaint repeating the
allegations made in the initial complaint and additional factual allegations
that the Company had failed to properly consider acquisition proposals submitted
by third parties to acquire the Company. The amended complaint also claimed that
purchases made by Holdings during December, 1996 of shares of the Company's
common stock from third parties constituted unlawful vote buying. Certain of the
plaintiffs in the Delaware action then filed an individual action in federal
court in New York against RGI/US, Holdings and Legend's former president,
Kenneth L. Uptain, alleging, among other things, that these purchases
constituted an illegal tender offer (the "New York Action"). The Company was
dismissed from the New York Action on March 6, 1998.
On January 8, 1997, the plaintiffs filed an application pursuant to Section
225(b) of the General Corporation Laws of the State of Delaware seeking judicial
review of the certified vote on the merger. Plaintiffs contended that: (i) the
merger was approved by fewer than 210,000 votes; (ii) many shareholders had
sought to revoke proxies previously cast in favor of the merger; and (iii)
Company had announced varying results of the vote. The plaintiffs sought an
expedited hearing on the Section 225 application. The parties engaged in
discovery incident to the application, including a review of documents obtained
from the independent inspector of election for the annual meeting, as well as
other third parties and taking depositions of certain of the plaintiffs' class
representatives.
On April 14, 1997, plaintiffs served a Second Consolidated Amended and
Supplemental Complaint ("Second Complaint"). This pleading repeated the
allegations contained in the Consolidated Amended and Supplemental Complaint,
added the claims underlying Plaintiffs' application pursuant to Section 225 and
added Holdings and RGI/US as defendants. By Stipulation and Agreement of
Settlement dated April 15, 1997, the parties proposed a settlement to the Court.
After notice and a hearing held on June 19, 1997, the Court, in a Memorandum
Opinion dated July 23, 1997, declined to approve the proposed settlement.
Thereafter, the parties engaged in further negotiations seeking to resolve the
claims on a mutually satisfactory basis.
On September 17, 1997, the parties entered into the Second Stipulation and
Agreement of Settlement (the "Second Stipulation") which was approved by the
Court on November 13, 1997 and became effective December 15, 1997 following the
expiration of the thirty day appeal period. Under the Second Stipulation:
(a) Legend paid $1,200,000 into a bank account under the control of
Plaintiff's Counsel ("Escrow Agent"). This sum constituted the Settlement
Fund.
(b) Legend and Holdings modified a $24,258,788 mortgage loan (the
Morgens Loan) to (i) reduce the interest rate effective as of January 1,
1997, from the Prime Rate plus 2%, to the lower of the Prime Rate plus 2%
or the 30-day London Interbank Borrowing Rate ("LIBOR") plus 2.5% (ii)
provide that no principal or interest is due or payable until December 31,
1998, although interest continues to accrue, unless a refinancing or other
source of payment is available sooner, (iii) forbear from enforcing any
defaults existing as of December 12, 1997 until December 31, 1998, and (iv)
permit Legend to retain the net proceeds from the sale of the Lynnwood
Shopping Center.
(c) Legend and Holdings modified a $6,391,084 mortgage loan (the SoGen
Loan) to (i) reduce the interest rate effective as of January 1, 1997, from
the Prime Rate plus 6%, to the lower of the Prime Rate plus 2% or the
30-day LIBOR rate plus 2.5% (ii) provide that no principal or interest is
due or payable until December 31, 1998, although interest continues to
accrue, unless a refinancing or other source of payment is available
sooner, (iii) forbear from enforcing any defaults existing as of December
12, 1997 until December 31, 1998.
(d) Holdings and Legend agreed not to make any modifications to the
SoGen or Morgens Loans through their maturity, except as contemplated by
subsection (g) below or: (i) if the modification is necessary to enable
Legend to refinance its existing indebtedness as of December 12, 1997; (ii)
if a modification is necessary to enable Legend to incur additional
indebtedness from unaffiliated parties; or (iii) the modification is on
terms and conditions no less favorable to Legend than the terms set forth
in
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the modification agreements for the SoGen and Morgens Loans. In no event
may the modification contemplated by (i) - (iii) above increase the
interest rate on these loans. Each modification must be approved by
Legend's Board, including a majority of the independent directors.
(e) The interest rate on $2.6 million of unsecured loans Holdings made
to Legend between December 1996 and February 1997 (the "Advances") were
reduced as of January 1, 1997, to the Prime Rate plus 2% and the principal
and accrued interest on the Advances were repaid on December 12, 1997, with
the proceeds of the working capital loan described in subparagraph (f)
below. The agreement effectuating this loan modification was reviewed by
Plaintiffs' Counsel.
(f) Holdings provided a line of credit to permit Legend to borrow up
to an aggregate of $21 million, $2.6 million of which was used to repay the
Advances. Draws on the line of credit bear interest rate equal to the Prime
Rate plus 2% and mature on December 31, 1998. Draws on the line of credit
are secured by one or more mortgages on certain of Legend's properties.
(g) Holdings agreed to use its best efforts to assist Legend in
attempting to refinance the Morgens Loan and/or the SoGen Loan as soon as
practicable. If the refinancing of the Morgens and/or SoGen Loans is
provided by Holdings it will be at the interest rates set forth in
subparagraph (b) and (c) above through the period ending September 30,
1999. If the refinancing of the Morgens and/or SoGen Loans is provided by
someone other than Holdings, it must be on terms generally available in the
market except that Legend shall pay interest at no more than Prime Rate
plus 3.5% or the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 3.0%, through the period ending
September 30, 1999.
The Company is not aware of any other material pending legal proceedings as
of March 20, 1998.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of stockholders during the fourth
quarter of the year ended December 31, 1997.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S SHARES AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Until the Merger, the Company's shares of common stock were listed on both
the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange, although principally
traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the symbol "VMG." Prior
to the Merger the Company had been advised by the NYSE that the merged entity
would be required to file an original listing application and comply with the
original listing criteria in order to continue the listing of the Company's
shares on the NYSE. Since the Company had determined that the merged entity
would not be able to satisfy certain of the quantitative standards imposed by
the NYSE for an original listing, the Company filed an application, which was
subsequently approved, to include its shares of common stock for quotation on
the Nasdaq Small Cap Market ("Nasdaq"). Effective January 1997, the Company's
shares of common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market tier of the
Nasdaq Stock market under the symbol "LPRO." On July 31, 1997, as a result of
the Company's inability to meet the NASDAQ Market Place Rules related to its
audited financial statements, the Company's shares were removed from listing on
the NASDAQ Small Cap Market. During the period between the Company's initial
listing, and subsequent delisting from the Nasdaq Small Cap Market, the original
listing requirements were changed. After its delisting, the Company was advised
that it would be required to reapply and meet the original listing criteria for
inclusion on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. As of March 20, 1998 the Company does
not believe that it can satisfy certain of the quantitative standards imposed by
Nasdaq for an original listing.
The range of high and low share prices as reported by the NYSE for each of
the quarters in the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the quarters ended
March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997 as reported on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market, are
as follows:
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SHARE PRICE
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1996 1997
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QUARTER QUARTER
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3/31 6/30 9/30 12/31 3/31 6/30 9/30 12/31
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
High................. $14.075 $12.500 $10.150 $11.725 $7.875 $6.000 N/A N/A
Low.................. 10.150 9.375 6.250 2.725 5.250 2.125 N/A N/A
</TABLE>
The 1996 quarterly high and low share price as provided above have been
adjusted by multiplying the actual high and low stock price as reported per the
NYSE by twenty-five, thus giving effect to the Company's reverse stock-split as
approved by its stockholders.
Based upon the Company's projected cash flow and capital needed to hold and
maximize the long-term value of its assets, no distributions were declared by
the Company during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, nor does the
Company anticipate the declaration of any such distributions in the near future.
See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" for further details.
At March 20, 1998, there were 8,808 record holders of the Company's shares
of common stock. Holdings owns approximately 79% of the outstanding shares of
the Company.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
For financial reporting purposes, the December 31, 1996 Merger of Banyan
and RGI/US was treated as a recapitalization of RGI/US, with RGI/US as the
acquiror of Banyan. Accordingly, the historical consolidated financial
statements of Legend and the selected financial data presented below for
1993-1996 are those of RGI/US.
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<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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1997 1996(1) 1995 1994 1993(1)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and Cash Equivalents........... $ 12,732,681 $ 1,529,898 $ 578,906 $ 430,819 $ 63,098
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Investment in Real Estate(1)........ $103,857,159 $128,834,222 $21,984,169 $14,153,666 $13,450,635
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Properties Owned at December
31(1)............................. 5 7 4 4 3
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Total Assets........................ $162,870,552 $184,110,129 $40,555,418 $36,061,717 $24,930,057
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Notes Payable to Banks and Others... $ 60,411,332 $ 86,700,617 $23,288,065 $21,435,774 $12,619,520
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Payables to Related Parties......... $ 72,893,927 $ 47,609,097 $25,728,682 $17,521,229 $15,892,081
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Total Revenues...................... $ 55,627,898 $ 36,623,291 $ 2,088,247 $ 2,410,407 $ 2,427,854
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Loss Before Extraordinary Item...... $(14,505,906) $ (2,153,583) $(4,069,032) $(1,504,261) $(2,491,127)
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Net Income (Loss)................... $(14,505,906) $ (2,153,583) $(4,069,032) $ 971,097 $(2,491,127)
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Income (Loss) Per Share of Common
Stock Before Extraordinary
Item(2)........................... $ (2.31) $ (.49) $ (.93) $ (.34) $ (.57)
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
Net Income (Loss) Per Share of
Common Stock(2)................... $ (2.31) $ (.49) $ (.93) $ .22 $ (.57)
============ ============ =========== =========== ===========
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(1) "Investments in Real Estate" and "Properties Owned at December 31" include
investments in Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor through December 31, 1995.
Effective January 1, 1996, Grand Harbor Associates, Inc.(a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Legend), a 45% owner of the Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
projects (The Projects), acquired an additional 45% interest in The
Projects. Additionally, effective December 31, 1996, RGI/US merged with
Banyan. Both of these business combinations were accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting, wherein the purchase price was allocated to
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their relative fair
values. The accounts of these acquired companies have been included in the
consolidated financial statements of Legend from the acquisition dates.
RGI/US was incorporated in December 1993. Financial data for 1993 is for
certain predecessor companies.
(2) For the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 the weighted average number
of shares of Legend common stock outstanding was 4,392,163 and 6,286,322,
respectively due to the recapitalization of RGI/US on December 31, 1996. At
December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993 the weighted average number of shares of
Legend common stock outstanding was 4,386,983.
(3) Certain 1996 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1997
presentation.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Legend Properties, Inc., formerly known as Banyan Mortgage Investment Fund
(the Company or Legend), is the surviving corporation from the December 31, 1996
merger (the Merger) of Banyan Mortgage Investment Fund (Banyan) with RGI U.S.
Holdings, Inc. (RGI/US). For financial reporting purposes, the Merger was
treated as a recapitalization of RGI/US, with RGI/US as the acquirer of Banyan.
As of December 31, 1996, the historical consolidated financial statements of
RGI/US became those of Legend Properties, Inc.
Through December 31, 1995, Legend's revenues primarily consisted of rental
revenue generated from the Lynnwood Center. Prior to January 1996, Grand Harbor
Associates, Inc. (GHA) owned a 45% interest in Grand Harbor Property Holdings,
Inc. (GHPH) and Oak Harbor Property Holdings, Inc. (OHPH) and recorded these
investments using the equity method of accounting. In January 1996, GHA
purchased an additional 45% interest in GHPH and OHPH. This business combination
was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. During 1996,
operating results consisted primarily of the operations of Grand Harbor, Oak
Harbor and the Lynnwood Center.
In July, 1997 GHA acquired the remaining 10% interest in GHPH and OHPH from
Grand Harbor Development Company (GHDC), a corporation majority owned by Don
Proctor, the majority shareholder of Proctor Construction Company, which has an
exclusive contract to provide development and construction services at Grand
Harbor and Oak Harbor. Mr. Proctor was an officer of GHPH until his resignation
in June 1997. Operating results for 1997 also include the operations of the
Southbridge, Chapman's Landing and Laguna Seca Ranch projects owned by Banyan
prior to the merger.
During 1997, Legend focused its management efforts and financial resources
on its core assets on the East Coast. Non-core assets, including a 565-acre land
parcel (Laguna Seca Ranch) located in California and a 164,724 square foot
retail shopping center located in the state of Washington (Lynnwood Center),
were sold for approximately $33 million. In addition, the company headquarters
was relocated to suburban Washington, D.C. As several of the Company's projects
are in the initial stages of development, where major investments in
infrastructure improvements are required to realize the market potential,
significant financial resources were committed to infrastructure and amenity
improvements.
Legend is currently focused on continuing the development of
infrastructure, amenities and residential units at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
consistent with approved zoning and development plans. Additionally, Legend
intends to develop and sell land parcels at Southbridge and Chapman's Landing.
The Company's ability to fully implement its business plan is dependent on,
among other things, securing long-term and short-term financing related to the
developments on acceptable terms. There can be no assurances that the Company
will be able to obtain the necessary financing on acceptable terms, if at all.
See "Factors Affecting Legend's Business Plan" below.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, the Company has utilized internally generated funds, third
party borrowing and loans from Holdings and affiliated entities to fund its
construction and development activities, and ongoing operating expenses. During
1997, the Company borrowed an additional $20,960,448 under a $21,000,000 line of
credit from Holdings. In addition, the Company sold its non-core assets in order
to provide the Company liquidity for its planned development activities.
As of December 31, 1997, the Company's debt obligations totaled
$133,305,259 of which $25,580,751 matures by December 31, 1998 and $83,965,765
by December 31, 1999. A substantial portion of the 1999 maturities relates to
loans from Holdings ($72,893,927) of which a substantial portion ($57,460,696)
matures on April 1, 1999.
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The Company's business plan for 1998 contemplates expenditures of
approximately $27,000,000 for the continued development and construction at
Southbridge, Chapman's Landing, Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. The Company
anticipates utilizing existing construction lines for the majority of the
approximate $16 million of construction financing required at Grand Harbor and
Oak Harbor and must arrange construction financing for the remainder and
development financing of approximately $13 million for Southbridge and Chapman's
Landing. The excess borrowings are to replace some of the internally funded
development costs in 1997 at Southbridge with external borrowings.
As noted above the Company has substantial debt repayments in 1998 and
early 1999 under existing financings and requires additional financings to
advance its business plan. As of December 31, 1997 the Company had $12,732,681
of cash and cash equivalents, which will not be sufficient to fund these
obligations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
refinance the existing indebtedness or obtain the necessary construction and
development financing to implement its business plan or that, if available, the
terms and conditions will be acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable
to secure the necessary additional financing or capital when needed, the
business plans for its projects will likely be materially revised, which would
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results
of operations. See "Factors Affecting Legend's Business Plan" below. The Company
anticipates meeting its debt obligations in 1998 from existing cash resources
and the release of restricted cash pledged as collateral on certain debt,
through internally generated funds, and from refinancing.
The cash flow generated from operations for each of Legend's projects can
differ substantially from earnings, depending on the status of the development
cycle. At the Southbridge and Chapman's Landing properties, which are in the
initial stages of development, significant cash outlays are required for, among
other things, obtaining zoning and other regulatory approvals, construction of
amenities (including golf courses, clubhouses and recreation centers), sales
facilities, major roads, utilities, general landscaping and debt service. Since
a major part of these initial expenditures are capitalized, this can result in
income reported for financial statement purposes during the initial years
significantly exceeding operating cash flow. At the Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
properties, which have completed the initial stages of development, operating
cash flow can exceed earnings reported for financial statement purposes, since
expenses include charges for substantial amounts previously capitalized.
Legend's cash and cash equivalents balance at December 31, 1997, and
December 31, 1996, was $12,732,681 and $1,529,898, respectively. The increase in
1997 is attributable to cash provided by investing activities of $20,777,889,
which is partially offset by cash utilized in operating and financing activities
of $3,937,187 and $5,637,919, respectively.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: For the year ended December 31,
1997, Legend utilized cash in operating activities of $3,937,187.
Cash utilized in operations in 1997 was primarily due to the following:
- Net losses of $14,505,906, due primarily to operating losses at the
Grand Harbor, Oak Harbor, Southbridge and Chapman's Landing
developments, as well as corporate overhead expenses. These losses are
partially offset by an operating profit at the Lynnwood Center, gain
on the sale of the Lynnwood Center of $195,076 and a gross margin on
the sale of the Laguna Seca project of $4,013,444. Sales at Grand
Harbor and Oak Harbor were less than anticipated, due primarily to a
lower level of demand for new homes at these and similar-type
developments in the Vero Beach area in 1997, when compared to 1996.
Due to delays caused during the Merger proceedings and by the
litigation discussed in Item 3 "Legal Proceedings," Legend was unable
to start development activities at the Southbridge and Chapman's
Landing properties as early as originally anticipated, resulting in
the closing on only 12 residential and one commercial lot at the
Southbridge project during 1997. Corporate overhead expenses included
costs associated with the merger and related lawsuit, as well as costs
related to the formation of and transition to corporate offices in
Seattle and suburban Washington D.C.
- An increase in accounts and notes receivable and other assets of
$541,903 and a decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities of
$5,504,042 during 1997. Fluctuations in these accounts
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are generally due to the timing of the payment of certain liabilities,
including trade payables, advances from customers, prepaid expenses,
and the collection of accounts and notes receivable. These
fluctuations can vary significantly from period to period depending on
the timing of sale closing, and development and construction
activities. Due to the nature of Legend's business, significant
fluctuations in operating assets and liabilities are not considered
unusual.
Partially offset by the following:
- Sales of 44 and 30 units at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, respectively,
and 12 residential and one commercial lot sale at Southbridge. These
sales reduced inventory in the amount of $22,575,105 in 1997 which was
offset by construction and development costs incurred at the
development properties of $21,668,428. At Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor
the construction of residential units continued, including the
completion of a 24 unit condominium building and starting construction
of a second identical condominium building at Oak Harbor and the
introduction of several new product types at Grand Harbor. Development
activities continued at Southbridge in order to develop finished lots
for expected deliveries in 1998 and beyond under existing contracts.
- The decrease in assets held for sale of $8,301,604 related to the
Laguna Seca Ranch sale.
- Related party interest expense of $4,721,217 was not paid during 1997
pursuant to the terms of the loan agreements.
- Depreciation and amortization expense of $3,205,495 related primarily
to fixed assets at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor and amortization of
deferred loan costs. As of June 30, 1996, management decided to
dispose of the Lynnwood Center and discontinued recording
depreciation.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: For the year ended December 31,
1997, Legend generated cash flow from investing activities of $20,777,889
primarily from sales proceeds of the Lynnwood Center of $19,436,029 (net of
selling expenses) and the release of $7,260,767 from restricted cash and
investments. These sources were partially offset by additions to property and
equipment of $6,297,341, primarily at Oak Harbor for the construction of the
Assisted Care Facility (ACF) and the nine-hole golf course. At December 31,
1996, Legend had, among other things, restricted cash deposited with a lender
for the construction of the ACF. As construction occurred on the ACF during
1997, the lender released certain of these restricted amounts to Oak Harbor to
fund the construction. Also, customer deposits previously received for the
rental and sale of real estate were released to Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor.
Additionally, Legend's indirect majority shareholder agreed to guarantee the
repayment of a loan to a third party lender, which resulted in the release of
restricted cash held by the lender of approximately $4.3 million during the
third quarter of 1997.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: For the year ended December 31,
1997, Legend utilized net cash in financing activities in the amount of
$5,637,919 primarily for the repayment of $45,942,347 of indebtedness from
external parties, partially offset by proceeds from borrowings of $19,653,062
from external parties and $20,702,720 from related parties. The $20,702,720 from
related parties was used to fund development, construction and operating costs
associated with the properties, as well as costs associated with the Merger,
relocation and litigation.
The Company borrowed an additional $19,653,062 from external parties
($12,617,954 at Grand Harbor and $7,035,108 at Oak Harbor), which was used
primarily to fund certain construction and development costs, and to "refinance"
existing construction and development revolving loans. Repayments on external
debt totaled $45,942,347 for Grand Harbor ($19,996,068), Oak Harbor
($11,126,466), Lynnwood Center ($14,437,813) and Southbridge ($382,000). Funding
for the repayment of the indebtedness on the Lynnwood Center was made from the
net sale proceeds of the Lynnwood Center. The other repayments were made
primarily from funds generated through the preceding borrowings and through
sales of residential units and club memberships.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company does not believe that its consolidated statement of operations
for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 are comparable due to the
accounting treatment utilized for the Merger and the Company's purchase of
additional interests in certain properties. To allow for a comparison of results
the Company has utilized Pro Forma information as described below to compare
1997 to 1996 and 1996 to 1995.
1997 compared to 1996
Results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997, include the
consolidated revenues and expenses of Southbridge, Chapman's Landing, Laguna
Seca, Grand Harbor, Oak Harbor and the Lynnwood Center, whereas the results of
operations for 1996 include only Grand Harbor, Oak Harbor and the Lynnwood
Center. As a result, Legend believes that its consolidated statement of
operations for the year ended December 31, 1997, are not comparable with its
consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996. To
allow for comparability of period-to-period variances, the results of operations
for the year ended December 31, 1997, are compared to unaudited pro forma
results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 ("Pro Forma 1996").
The Pro Forma 1996 information has been prepared as if the Merger had occurred
on January 1, 1996.
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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ACTUAL PRO FORMA
1997 1996
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Revenues:
Real estate sales...................................... $ 43,595,507 $ 25,445,563
Club operations........................................ 5,344,575 4,256,917
Patient service........................................ 2,718,014 2,617,615
Rent................................................... 2,186,157 2,713,740
Other.................................................. 1,783,645 1,822,350
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Total revenues.................................... 55,627,898 36,856,185
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Operating costs and expenses:
Real estate sales...................................... 31,343,932 18,172,004
Club operations........................................ 6,364,169 4,827,002
Patient service direct costs........................... 1,521,292 1,378,808
Rental operations...................................... 359,325 788,081
Other.................................................. 612,207 594,413
Provision for loss on assets held for sale............. -- 1,000,000
Selling, general and administrative.................... 18,265,252 13,412,275
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 1,780,904 1,249,179
------------ ------------
Total operating costs and expenses................ 60,247,081 41,421,762
------------ ------------
Operating loss.............................................. (4,619,183) (4,565,577)
------------ ------------
Other income (expense):
Interest income........................................ 1,386,920 756,782
Interest income, related party......................... 73,339 146,277
Interest expense....................................... (7,503,319) (8,293,772)
Interest expense, related party........................ (4,823,954) (2,906,595)
Other, net............................................. 727,575 1,175,696
------------ ------------
Net other expense................................. (10,139,439) (9,121,612)
------------ ------------
Loss before equity in income of investee and minority
interest.................................................. (14,758,622) (13,687,189)
Equity in income of investee................................ -- 947,419
Minority interest in losses of consolidated subsidiaries.... 252,716 257,572
------------ ------------
Net loss.................................................... $(14,505,906) $(12,482,198)
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Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 and for Pro Forma 1996
were $55,627,898 and $36,856,185, respectively. Real estate sales increased by
$18,149,944 to $43,595,507 in 1997 from $25,445,563 in Pro Forma 1996. In the
year ended December 31, 1997, real estate sales at Grand Harbor, Oak Harbor,
Southbridge and Laguna Seca Ranch were $17,840,512, $11,810,224, $1,162,500 and
$12,782,271, respectively, compared to sales of $19,500,609 and $5,944,954 at
Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, respectively, in the comparable period of Pro Forma
1996. A total of 44 Grand Harbor residential units were sold during 1997 at an
average sale price of approximately $365,000 as compared to 55 units sold during
the comparable period of Pro Forma 1996 at an average sale price of
approximately $315,000. Also included in real estate revenues for Grand Harbor
is sale of club equity memberships of $ 1,549,500 and $1,375,500, for 1997 and
1996 respectively. A total of 30 Oak Harbor residential units were sold during
1997, at an average sale price of approximately $392,000. Since the fourth
quarter of 1996 was the first quarter of sales of residential units at Oak
Harbor only 13 units were sold, at an average sale price of approximately
$457,000. Since sales prices range from $165,000 to approximately $1,100,000 at
Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, the average sales price of residential units may
fluctuate significantly from period to period depending upon the type of product
sold.
Due to delays in finalizing the Merger and subsequent litigation, Legend
was unable to start development activities at the Southbridge and Chapman's
Landing properties as originally anticipated, and only 12 residential lots were
sold at Southbridge during 1997, at an average sale price of approximately
$42,000. In addition, one commercial lot of approximately 1.5 acres was sold for
$652,500. No lots were sold during 1996 at Southbridge. Development at Chapman's
Landing has not yet commenced.
Also included in real estate sales is the sale of the Laguna Seca Ranch
project in Monterey County, California. The sale closed in late December 1997
and generated net sales proceeds of $12,782,271, and a gross margin of
$4,013,444.
Furthermore, the Lynnwood Center was sold in mid November 1997 for net
sales proceeds, after selling expenses, of $19,436,029, generating a gain of
$195,076. Rent revenues decreased $527,583 from $2,713,740 in Pro Forma 1996 to
$2,186,157 in 1997 mainly due to the fact that the Lynnwood Center was sold in
the middle of November 1997 and because 1996 included the results of the 120 S.
Spalding property, which was sold in April 1996 prior to the Merger.
Contributing to the increase in total revenues was an increase in revenues
generated by club operations at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. The club at Grand
Harbor increased revenues $557,006 from $4,256,917 in Pro Forma 1996 to
$4,813,923 in 1997, due primarily to the increase in overall memberships and
related activities. The Oak Harbor Club did not begin operations until March 1,
1997, and generated revenues of $530,652 for 1997.
Total costs and expenses increased $18,825,319 to $60,247,081 in 1997, from
$41,421,762 for Pro Forma 1996. The increase was due primarily to an overall
increase in real estate sales and an increase in general and administrative
costs due to increased activity.
Gross margin as a percentage of real estate sales was 28% (27% excluding
the sale of the Laguna Seca Ranch project) for 1997, compared to 29% for the
comparable period in Pro Forma 1996. During 1997, costs associated with the sale
of residential units at Oak Harbor and lot sales at Southbridge were also
included whereas Pro Forma 1996 results reflected costs associated with sales at
Oak Harbor for only a quarter of the year since sales commenced in the fourth
quarter of 1996 and Southbridge had no sales activity in 1996. Gross margins
realized on the sale of residential units at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor may
fluctuate significantly from period to period depending upon the type of product
sold and the number of "trade in" sales. Gross margins on residential and
commercial lot sales at Southbridge during 1997 were 20% and 35% respectively.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $4,852,977 to
$18,265,252 in 1997, from $13,412,275 in Pro Forma 1996. The increase was due
primarily to an increase in SG&A expenses at the corporate office and Oak
Harbor, and secondly increases at Grand Harbor and Southbridge due to increased
activity. The increase for the corporate office is attributable to the
relocation of the office from Chicago to Seattle and subsequently to suburban
Washington D.C., legal costs related to the litigation associated with the
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Merger and the settlement costs associated with the litigation. Increases at Oak
Harbor reflected a full year of operations in 1997 versus a partial year in Pro
Forma 1996.
Expenses related to club operations increased $1,537,167, from $4,827,002
in Pro Forma 1996 to $6,364,169 in 1997. The increase resulted from higher
activity at the Grand Harbor Club, and the increase in Oak Harbor club
activities which commenced in March 1997.
Rental operations expenses decreased $428,756 to $359,325 for the year
ended December 31, 1997, from $788,081 in Pro Forma 1996. The Pro Forma 1996
amount includes costs of approximately $391,000 associated with the operation of
the 120 S. Spalding property, which was sold in April 1996.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased from $1,249,179 in Pro
Forma 1996 to $1,780,904 in 1997 due primarily to the commencement of
depreciation on the Oak Harbor clubhouse. Partially offsetting this was
management's decision as of June 30, 1996 to dispose of the Lynnwood Center and
discontinued recording depreciation on the related assets, and a provision of $1
million was recorded to reflect the expected loss on the disposal.
Interest expense decreased $790,453 to $7,503,319 in 1997, from $8,293,772
in Pro Forma 1996, and related party interest expense increased $1,917,359 to
$4,823,954 in 1997, from $2,906,595 in Pro Forma 1996. The decrease in interest
expense is primarily due to a reduction in external indebtedness resulting from
sales of residential units and partially from refinancings using related party
debt. In contrast, the increase in related party interest expense is
attributable to additional borrowings from related parties for operations and
development at the properties and refinancing of external debt.
Equity in income of investee in the Pro Forma 1996 amount related to an
investment in a joint venture, which was sold during 1996.
The combination of the above changes resulted in a net loss of $14,505,906
($2.31 per share) in 1997, as compared to a net loss of 12,482,198 ($2.85 per
share) in Pro Forma 1996.
1996 compared with 1995
Results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 include the
consolidated revenues and expenses of Grand Harbor, Oak Harbor and the Lynnwood
Center, whereas the results of operations for 1995 include only the consolidated
results of the Lynnwood Center, since Legend's 45% interest in Grand Harbor and
Oak Harbor was accounted for under the equity method. As a result of this
change, Legend believes that its consolidated financial statements as of and for
the year ended December 31,1996 are not comparable with its consolidated
financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 1995. To allow
for comparability of period to period variances, the results of operations for
1996 are compared to unaudited pro forma results of operations for 1995 ("Pro
Forma 1995"). The Pro Forma 1995 information has been prepared as if the 45%
acquisition of interests had been made on January 1, 1995.
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For this comparison the actual results of operations are used for 1996, in
contrast to Pro Forma 1996 which was used in the comparison of results of
operations for 1997 compared with 1996.
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
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ACTUAL PRO FORMA
1996 1995
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Revenues:
Real estate sales...................................... $25,445,563 $16,334,806
Club operations........................................ 4,256,917 3,622,334
Patient service........................................ 2,617,615 2,380,767
Rent................................................... 2,480,846 1,872,392
Other.................................................. 1,822,350 1,405,921
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Total revenues.................................... 36,623,291 25,616,220
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Operating costs and expenses:
Real estate sales...................................... 18,172,004 10,937,011
Club operations........................................ 4,827,002 4,917,841
Patient service direct costs........................... 1,378,808 1,260,640
Rental operations...................................... 396,696 399,501
Other.................................................. 594,413 734,442
Provision for loss on assets held for sale............. 1,000,000 --
Selling, general and administrative.................... 7,073,640 7,081,155
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 1,227,565 1,394,264
----------- -----------
Total operating costs and expenses................ 34,670,128 26,724,854
----------- -----------
Operating income (loss)................................ 1,953,163 (1,108,634)
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Other income (expense):
Interest income........................................ 746,035 1,422,114
Interest expense....................................... (5,601,327) (8,126,806)
Other, net............................................. 491,034 415,340
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Net other expense................................. (4,364,318) (6,289,352)
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Loss before minority interest............................... (2,411,155) (7,397,986)
Minority interest in losses of consolidated subsidiaries.... 257,572 683,515
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Net loss.................................................... $(2,153,583) $(6,714,171)
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Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for Pro Forma 1995
were $36,623,291 and $25,616,220, respectively. Real estate sales increased
$9,110,757 to $25,445,563 in 1996 from $16,334,806 in Pro Forma 1995. A total of
55 Grand Harbor residential units were sold during 1996 at an average sale price
of $315,000 as compared to 43 units sold during 1995 at an average sale price of
$298,000. 1996 was the first year of sales of residential units at Oak Harbor,
and a total of 13 units were sold during 1996 at an average sale price of
$457,000. Contributing to the increase in total revenues was an increase in the
sale of club memberships and revenues generated by club operations at Grand
Harbor during 1996 as compared to 1995. Grand Harbor Club operations revenues
increased $634,583 in 1996 to $4,256,917 from $3,622,334 in Pro Forma 1995. The
club operations revenue increases for the year ended December 31, 1996 as
compared to the Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 1995 were due primarily to the
increase in overall membership and related activities. The Oak Harbor Club did
not begin operations until March 1, 1997. Rent revenues increased $608,454 in
1996 to $2,480,846 from $1,872,392 in Pro Forma 1995. The increase was the
result of an increase in the occupancy percentage. The year end occupancy rate
for the Lynnwood Center in 1996 and 1995 was 95% and 88% respectively. The
Lynnwood Center was sold in November 1997.
Total operating costs and expenses increased $7,945,274 to $34,670,128 for
the year ended December 31, 1996 from $26,724,854 for the Pro Forma Year Ended
December 31, 1995. The overall increase was primarily due to increased real
estate sales at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor, increased membership in the Grand
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Harbor Club, a $1,000,000 provision taken in 1996, partially offset by the
discontinuance of the recording of depreciation expense on the Lynnwood Center
as of June 30, 1996. Gross margin as a percentage of real estate sales amounted
to 29% in 1996 compared to 33% in Pro Forma 1995. Gross margin percentages vary
materially based on the type of unit sold. The provision was recorded to reflect
the expected loss on the disposal of the Lynnwood Center based on its estimated
fair value less selling costs due to management's decision to dispose of the
property. This property was sold in November 1997.
Interest expense decreased $2,525,479 to $5,601,327 in 1996 from $8,126,806
in Pro Forma 1995. The decrease was primarily a result of the conversion of
related party payables to equity of Legend amounting to $21,663,015 in January
1996.
The combination of the above changes resulted in a net loss of $2,153,583
($0.49 per share) in 1996 as compared to a net loss of $6,714,171 ($1.53 per
share) in Pro Forma 1995.
FACTORS AFFECTING LEGEND'S BUSINESS PLAN
In addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report, the
following factors should be considered carefully:
Interest Rates
Legend's business and financial condition may be adversely affected during
periods of high inflation, primarily because of the impact of higher interest
rates that may significantly affect Legend's interest and construction costs. In
addition, higher interest rates could negatively impact the demand for housing
since potential purchasers may have difficulty obtaining mortgage financing on
acceptable terms, if at all.
Substantial Debt Obligations
As of December 31, 1997 Legend's outstanding notes payable to banks and
others aggregated $60,411,332, of which $21,445,859 matures in 1998, $15,206,730
in 1999, $19,709,401 in 2000, $361,396 in 2001, $378,621 in 2002 and $3,309,325
thereafter. Additionally, as of December 31, 1997 outstanding payables to
related parties totaled $72,893,927, of which $4,134,892 matures in 1998, and
$68,759,035 in 1999.
As noted above the Company has substantial debt repayments in 1998 and
early 1999 under existing financings and requires additional financings to
advance its business plan. As of December 31, 1997 the Company had $12,732,681
of cash and cash equivalents, which will not be sufficient to fund these
obligations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
refinance the existing indebtedness or obtain the necessary construction and
development financing to implement its business plan or that, if available, the
terms and conditions will be acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable
to secure the necessary additional financing or capital when needed, the
business plans for its projects will likely be materially revised, which would
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results
of operations. The Company anticipates meeting its debt obligations in 1998 from
existing cash resources and the release of restricted cash pledged as collateral
on certain debt, through internally generated funds, and from refinancing.
Legend's ability to service its debts and other obligations when they
become due will depend on various factors affecting its properties, such as
operating expenses and construction schedules, which, in turn, may be adversely
affected by general and local economic conditions. Certain expenditures, such as
loan payments and real estate taxes are typically fixed obligations and are not
necessarily decreased by adverse events affecting revenues generated by the
properties. Therefore, expenditures for developing properties may exceed the
income derived from the sale of lots or homes and Legend may have to obtain
funds from other sources to operate and maintain a property in order to protect
its investment.
Need for Additional Capital
Funds from operations and proceeds from the sale of assets will not be
sufficient to allow Legend to complete its business plans for its remaining
properties. There can be no assurance that additional capital will be available
to Legend or that, if available, the terms and conditions will be acceptable to
Legend or will not
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be dilutive to Legend's stockholders. A failure to secure additional capital
when needed would have a material adverse effect on Legend's results of
operation and financial condition.
Real Estate Investment Risks
Real property investments are subject to certain risks that are not always
susceptible to prediction or control. The cash flow generated by, and capital
appreciation realized from, real property investments may be adversely affected
by the national and regional economic climate (which, in turn, may be adversely
impacted by plant closings, industry slow downs, income tax rates, interest
rates, demographic changes and other factors), local real estate conditions
(such as oversupply of, or reduced demand for rental space or housing in the
area), the attractiveness of the properties, zoning and other regulatory
restrictions, competition from other land developers or developments, increased
operating costs (including maintenance costs, insurance premiums and real estate
taxes), perceptions by tenants or potential buyers of the safety, convenience
and attractiveness of the property and the willingness of the owner of the
property to provide capable management and adequate maintenance. In light of the
foregoing factors, there can be no assurance that Legend's properties will be
salable at a price or prices sufficient to recover costs.
The cash flow generated by, or capital appreciation from, real property
investments may also be adversely affected by changes in governmental
regulations, zoning or tax laws, potential environmental or other legal
liabilities and changes in interest rates. Real estate investments, particularly
development properties, are also relatively illiquid and, therefore, Legend's
ability to vary its portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or
other conditions will likely be limited. In the event Legend is forced to sell a
property, Legend may find that it may sustain a loss due to the inherent lack of
liquidity in such an investment.
Construction and Development Activities
Development and construction activities are subject to numerous risks
including delays in construction, certain of which (for example, acts of God,
labor strikes or shortages of supplies) may not be controllable, and quality of
construction, which depends upon a number of factors including the professional
capabilities of the contractor(s), site constraints, adherence to plans and
specifications, adequacy of supervision, and financial ability of the developer
to bear any unanticipated additional costs of construction. Similarly,
development and construction activities generally require various governmental
and other approvals and permits, the issuance or granting of which cannot be
assured. There can be no assurance Legend will be able to secure all
entitlements and permits necessary to complete the development and construction
of each of its properties. Further, these activities require the expenditure of
funds on, and the devotion of management's time to, projects which may not be
completed or which, if completed, may not be completed on time or on budget.
Likewise, financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all, for
construction and development projects and delays in completing construction and
development could result in increases in debt service costs.
Legend currently provides, and will continue to provide, certain warranties
with respect to the quality of the construction of the homes built at Grand
Harbor and Oak Harbor. In addition, Florida law requires homebuilders to provide
for certain additional warranties that cannot be disclaimed. Regardless of
whether there are actual deficiencies in the quality of materials used or the
construction of the homes built at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. The cost of
settling, or the failure to settle, any presently unasserted claims in the
future may have a material adverse effect on Legend's future results of
operations and financial condition.
Lack of Geographic Diversification
The Chapman's Landing, Southbridge and Ashburn Corporate Center properties
are located in close proximity to Washington, D.C. Similarly, Grand Harbor and
Oak Harbor are both located in close proximity to Vero Beach, Florida. Economic
weakness or recession in either of these two areas, or the occurrence of other
adverse circumstances could have a material adverse effect on Legend's results
of operation and financial condition.
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Government Regulation
Land Use and Zoning. Federal, state and local regulations may be
promulgated which could have the effect of restricting or curtailing certain
uses of land or existing structures or requiring renovation or alteration of
these structures. Any restrictions on the anticipated development of Legend's
properties could affect the market for and price of the lots or homes and
prevent or delay sales. Furthermore, obtaining any additional permits or other
consents of local governments for development of properties may require public
hearings and meetings with public officials and community groups. There can be
no assurance that some or all of the entitlements relating to Legend's
properties will not be revoked or modified in the future. From time to time,
governmental entities have imposed limitations on the development of certain
areas because of perceived overbuilding or for other reasons. In addition, it
may be difficult or impossible to modify existing zoning to respond to changing
market conditions in order to increase the realizable value of the property. Any
revocation or modification, or refusal to modify existing entitlements, could
have a material adverse effect on Legend's results of operations and financial
condition.
Environmental Matters. Under various federal, state and local laws,
ordinances and regulations, an owner, operator, manager or developer of real
estate may be liable for the cost of removing or remediating certain hazardous
or toxic substances (including asbestos containing materials) on, under or in
real estate owned, operated, managed or developed. These enactments often impose
liability without regard to whether the owner, operator, manager or developer
knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic
substances. The cost of any required remediation and the liability therefor as
to any property is generally not limited under these enactments and could exceed
the value of the property or the aggregate assets of the owner, operator,
manager or developer. The presence of hazardous or toxic substances, or the
failure to properly remediate these substances, may adversely affect an owner's
ability to sell or rent the property, or to borrow money using the property as
collateral. In addition, liability may be imposed for releasing asbestos
containing materials into the air. In connection with owning and operating its
properties, Legend may be potentially liable for these costs. Legend does not
maintain insurance for any of these potential environmental liabilities and does
not anticipate securing any such insurance in the foreseeable future.
Americans With Disabilities Act. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (the "ADA"), all public accommodations must comply with certain federal
requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. These requirements
became effective in 1992. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for
"public accommodations" and "commercial facilities" but generally requires that
buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. Noncompliance with
these requirements could result in the imposition of fines by the federal
government or an award of damages to private litigants. Management believes that
Legend is substantially in compliance with federal requirements related to
access and use by disabled persons.
Healthcare Regulations. Healthcare operations in the State of Florida are
subject to varying degrees of regulation and licensing by health or social
service agencies and other regulatory authorities. Changes in the laws or new
interpretations of existing laws can have a significant effect on methods and
costs of doing business. Currently, no federal rules explicitly define or
regulate assisted living. In addition, the Royal Palm Convalescent Center does
not accept Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. However, federal, state or local
laws or regulatory procedures which might adversely affect assisted living
businesses could be expanded or imposed and changes to licensing and
certification standards could have a material adverse effect on Legend's results
of operations and financial condition.
Book Value Not Reflective of Current Realizable Value
Legend currently evaluates the carrying value of its real property assets
and other assets on an ongoing basis relying on a number of factors, including
operating results, business plans, budgets and economic projections. In
addition, Legend considers non-financial data such as continuity of personnel,
changes in the operating environment, competitive information, market trends and
client and business relationships. A change in any or all of these factors could
result in an impairment in value of Legend's assets. The future value of these
assets is subject to numerous contingencies, including the completion of
construction and development. The current realizable value may differ
significantly from the carrying value of these assets.
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Bankruptcy Risks
If Legend were to default on its indebtedness, it may be required to
restructure its financial affairs under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or seek some
other type of restructuring. A restructuring or other reorganization under the
Bankruptcy Code or otherwise may result in the Stockholders losing their entire
interest in the Company.
Issuance of Preferred Stock or Common Stock
Legend's board of directors has the authority to issue preferred stock in
one or more series or classes with such designations, preferences and rights and
such qualifications, limitations or restrictions as determined by the board. The
issuance of preferred stock or common stock could have a dilutive or other
material adverse effect on the holders of Legend's shares of common stock.
Shares Available for Future Sale
As of December 31, 1997, Holdings owns approximately 79% of Legend's
outstanding shares of common stock. These shares are subject to resale
restrictions but a portion may, in certain circumstances, be registered for
sale. Sales of a substantial number of these shares of common stock in the
public market or the perception that sales could occur could adversely affect
the market price of the common stock and Legend's ability to raise capital in
the future.
Dividend Policy
The Company has not paid cash dividends since the first quarter of 1990 and
does not contemplate paying cash dividends until it generates sustainable cash
flow in excess of its capital needs. There can be no assurance that Legend will
ever generate sufficient cash flow to pay dividends to its stockholders. In
addition, certain of Legend's loan agreements prohibit the payment of dividends.
If Legend issues preferred stock with a dividend, the stockholders' right to
receive dividends, if any, will be subordinated to that of the holders of
preferred stock.
Computer Systems
The Company has conducted a review of its computer systems to identify the
systems that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue and has initiated an
implementation plan to resolve the issue. The Year 2000 problem is the result of
computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the
applicable year. Any of the Company's programs that have time-sensitive software
may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This
could result in a major system failure or miscalculations. The Company presently
believes that, with modifications to existing software and converting to new
software, the Year 2000 problem will not pose significant operational problems
for the Company's computer systems as so modified and converted. Additionally,
the Company does not expect the Year 2000 problem to have a material effect on
its financial position or results of operations. However, if such modifications
and conversions are not completed timely, the Year 2000 problem may have a
material impact on the financial position or operations of the Company.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
The Company does not engage in trading currencies or in any hedging
activities.
ITEM 8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on Page F-1 of this Report
for financial statements and financial statement schedules, where applicable.
See Item 6, "Selected Financial Data," for the supplemental financial
information specified by Item 302 of Regulation S-K.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The Registrant, Legend Properties, Inc., formerly known as Banyan Mortgage
Investment Fund (the Company), is the surviving corporation from the December
31, 1996 merger of Banyan Mortgage Investment Fund (Banyan) and RGI U.S.
Holdings, Inc. (RGI/US).
Effective December 31, 1996, the Company has engaged the independent
accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP (KPMG) to serve as its principal
independent accountant, to audit the Company's consolidated financial
statements. KPMG was the principal independent accountant for RGI/US, and
audited RGI/US consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended
December 31, 1993, 1994, and 1995.
The independent accounting firm of Ernst and Young LLP (E&Y) served as the
principal independent accountant to audit Banyan's financial statements since
December 21, 1995. At no time during E&Y's engagement as Banyan's principal
accountant were there any disagreements between Banyan and E&Y on any matter of
accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedure.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The directors and the executive officers of the Company are:
<TABLE>
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Walter E. Auch, Sr................... Director
Jon Alvar Oyasaeter.................. Director
Jan Petter Storetvedt................ Director, Chairman of the Board
Robert M. Ungerleider................ Director
Fred E. Welker....................... Director
Edward F. Podboy, Jr................. President and Chief Executive Officer
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Robert B. Cavoto..................... Assistant Secretary
Vice President, General Counsel and
Peter J. Henn........................ Secretary
</TABLE>
Walter E. Auch, Sr., age 76, was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange from 1979 to 1986. Prior to that time,
he was Executive Vice President, Director and a member of the executive
committee of Paine Webber. Mr. Auch is a Director of Pimco L.P., Geotek
Communications, Smith Barney Concert Series Funds, Smith Barney Trak Fund,
Nicholas Applegate Funds, Fort Dearborn Fund, Semele Group, Inc. and BSRT
Management Corp. and a Trustee of Banyan Strategic Realty Trust, Hillsdale
College and the Arizona Heart Institute. Mr. Auch has been a director of the
Company since 1988.
Jon Alvar Oyasaeter, age 36, is presently Vice President, Investments of
Aker RGI ASA. He is responsible for following up projects and operations within
industry and real estate. He has been employed by Aker since 1986, serving in a
number of leading positions in the group. He is a graduate of the Norwegian
School of Economics and Business Administration. Mr. Oyasaeter has been a
director of the Company since August 1997.
Jan Petter Storetvedt, age 42, has been a director of OR Consult AS, a
company primarily involved with providing services to companies where Aker RGI
ASA's major shareholder is involved, since September 1997. From March 1997 to
August 1997 Mr. Storetvedt was the Senior Vice President, Investment Real Estate
of Aker RGI ASA. In addition, since December 1991, he has been President, Chief
Executive Officer and a Director of Avantor ASA, a Norwegian publicly traded
real estate company. Since March 1997, he has served as chairman of the board of
Avantor ASA. Mr. Storetvedt has been Chairman of the Board of the Company since
June 1997.
Robert M. Ungerleider, age 56, is presently the President of Pilot Books, a
book publisher located in Greenport, New York, and practices law with and is of
counsel to the firm of Felcher, Fox & Litner P.C., in
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New York, New York. He has founded, developed and sold a number of start-up
ventures including Verifone Finance, an equipment leasing business, SmartPage, a
paging service company and Financial Risk Underwriting Agency, Inc., an
insurance agency specializing in financial guarantee transactions. Prior to
these endeavors, Mr. Ungerleider practiced real estate and corporate law for ten
years. Mr. Ungerleider received his B.A. Degree from Colgate University and his
Law Degree from Columbia University Law School. Mr. Ungerleider has been a
director of the Company since 1988.
Fred E. Welker, III, age 50, has been the President of Realty Financial
Advisors, Inc., a real estate investment banking firm, since January 1993. From
1982 to 1992, Mr. Welker was the Executive Vice President for the Southeast
Regional Office of Sonnenblick-Goldman Company, a real estate investment banking
firm. From 1981 to 1982, Mr. Welker was Vice President-Joint Ventures for
American Savings & Loan Association, and from 1976 to 1981 he was a commercial
loan officer with First Federal of Broward (merged with Glendale Federal). Mr.
Welker has been a director of the Company since January 1997.
Edward F. Podboy, Jr., age 50, has been the President of the Company since
August 1997. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Podboy was the President of LPI
Development, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company. From 1991 to 1997 he was a Vice
President with Banyan Management Corp. He has also been the Chief Financial
Officer for United Development Co., was a management consultant for the public
accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand and Chief Financial Officer of a mortgage
banking Operation.
Robert B. Cavoto, age 37, has been Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Assistant Secretary of the Company since November 1997. During 1997, prior
to this appointment, Mr. Cavoto was a financial consultant to LPI Development,
Inc., a subsidiary of the Company. From 1991 to 1997, he was an Asset Manager
with Banyan Management Corp., and was responsible for entitlement, development,
financing and disposition activities for a portfolio of mixed-use and
residential land developments. From 1988 to 1991, Mr. Cavoto was Vice President
of finance for a real estate company. Prior to that he was a manager in KPMG
Peat Marwick LLP's real estate practice. Mr. Cavoto received his B.S in
accounting from Northern Illinois University and is a Certified Public
Accountant.
Peter J. Henn, age 37, has been Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary of the Company since November 1997. Since March 1994, Mr. Henn has
represented certain of the Company's Florida subsidiaries and provided real
estate closing and escrow services to the Company as President of Harbor Title &
Escrow Company. Mr. Henn received his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Florida
Atlantic University and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
In connection with the relocation of the Corporate offices from Seattle,
Washington to suburban Washington, D.C., the Company's previous executive
officers; Messrs. Kenneth L. Uptain, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Raymond J. Whitty, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary and
Christian J. Pollak, Vice President and Corporate Controller, resigned during
1997. Mr. Kenneth Uptain also resigned as a Director of the Company and was
replaced by Mr. Jon Alvar Oyasaeter.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
A. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The Directors are paid an annual fee of $15,000, payable quarterly, plus
$875 for each board meeting, including meetings of the audit committee, attended
in person and $250 an hour for each board meeting, including meetings of the
audit committee, attended via telephonic conference call. In addition, each
Director is reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings
of the Board.
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B. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Salary Compensation Table. The following information is furnished with
respect to the current and former Chief Executive Officers (no other Executive
Officer employed at the end of 1997 exceeded $100,000).
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ANNUAL COMPENSATION
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NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION
--------------------------- ---- -------- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Edward F. Podboy, Jr.................................. 1997 $133,802 $44,985 $ 31,000
Chief Executive Officer (1)........................... 1996 n/a n/a n/a
1995 n/a n/a n/a
Kenneth L. Uptain,.................................... 1997 $283,131 -- --
Former Chief Executive Officer (2).................... 1996 n/a n/a $100,000
1995 n/a n/a $100,000
</TABLE>
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(1) Mr. Podboy has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company since August 1997. From April to August 1997, Mr. Podboy served as
President of LPI Development, Inc. a subsidiary of the Company. All other
compensation includes $31,000 in relocation expenses.
(2) Mr. Uptain served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from December
1996 to August 1997. For 1996 and 1995 the Company paid $100,000 annually
to K.L. Associates, a corporation of which Mr. Uptain is the sole
shareholder, for consulting services.
The Company has entered into a three (3) year Employment Agreement with
Edward F. Podboy, to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive
Officer. Under the agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Podboy a base
compensation equal to $225,000 in year one, $235,000 in year two and $245,000 in
year three. In addition to the base compensation, the Company will also pay Mr.
Podboy incentive compensation equal to: (i) a variable percentage of total
revenue of the Company based on overall Company performance in relation to the
adopted budget for the Company; (ii) a percentage of funds raised for the
Company's benefit through recapitalization loans or joint ventures with third
parties; (iii) a percentage of revenue for selling certain non-core assets at
predetermined prices; and (iv) a percentage of total revenue received if the
Company is sold or there is a change of control of the Company. The Company also
anticipates granting Mr. Podboy options to purchase shares of the Company's
common stock under a Stock Option Plan.
Under the agreement, Mr. Podboy is also entitled to receive the balance
owed to him under the contract, but no less than one year's base compensation
plus 1.5% of the asset values which are part of the transaction less any debt
obligations (unless the obligations are assumed) upon a sale or change of
control of the Company. Mr. Podboy is also entitled to receive the standard
benefits package for Company employees plus a car allowance of $500 per month,
life insurance equal to two times base compensation and disability insurance
equal to 100% of base compensation for the first six months, and 60% of base
compensation until age 65. The agreement is terminable by the Company with or
without cause under certain circumstances set forth in the agreement.
Mr. Leonard Levine served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company from January 1990 through December 1996. Pursuant to the Merger, Mr.
Levine's resignation was given and his employment was terminated without cause
following a change of control of the Company (as defined in the Merger
agreement). However, the Company remains obligated to pay Mr. Levine his base
salary as defined in the amended employment agreement through its expiration
date of December 31, 1998. Mr. Levine was paid approximately $110,000 in base
salary for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 and will be paid
approximately $110,000 in base salary for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998. These obligations to Mr. Levine were accrued for as part of the accounting
for the Merger.
C. EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTORS' STOCK OPTION PLAN
On June 25, 1993, the Company's stockholders approved and adopted the 1993
Executive and Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan grants the
Board of Directors the authority to issue up to
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40,000 shares (adjusted for the stock split) of the Company's common stock for
stock option awards. The Plan consists of an Executive Option Grant Program and
a Director Option Grant Program. Under the Director Option Grant Program, each
Director holding office on the tenth business day after adjournment of the
annual meeting automatically receives an option to acquire 1,000 shares. Options
granted vest 50% upon the first anniversary of the date of the grant and 50%
upon the second anniversary of the date of the grant and expire ten years from
the date of the grant. The exercise price for the options granted in July 1997,
January 1997 (1996 Annual Meeting), 1995, 1994 and 1993 is $4.50, $7.75, $15.64,
$17.19 and $15.64 per share, respectively.
The Board administers the Executive Option Grant Program and has the
authority to determine, among other things, the individuals to be granted
executive options, the exercise price at which shares may be acquired, the
number of shares subject to each option and the exercise period of each option.
The Board is also authorized to construe and interpret the Executive Option
Grant Program and to prescribe additional terms and conditions of exercise in
option agreements and provide the form of option agreement to be utilized with
the Executive Option Grant Program. No Director is eligible to receive options
under the Executive Option Grant Program.
Options granted under the Plan are not transferable except by will or by
the laws of descent and distribution, and are exercisable during an optionee's
lifetime only by the optionee or the appointed guardian or legal representative
of the optionee. Upon the: (a) death or permanent and total disability of an
optionee; or (b) retirement in accord with the Company's retirement practices,
then any unexercised options to acquire shares will be exercisable at any time
within one year in the case of (a) and ninety days in the case of (b) (but in no
case beyond the expiration date specified in the Option Agreement). If, while
unexercised options remain outstanding under the Plan, the Company ceases to be
a publicly traded company, or if the Company merges with another entity or a
similar event occurs, all options outstanding under the Plan shall immediately
become exercisable at that time.
The Plan requires the optionee to pay, at the time of exercise, for all
shares acquired on exercise in cash, shares or, in the case of the Executive
Option Grant Program, other forms of consideration acceptable to the Board.
If the Company declares a stock dividend, splits its stock, combines or
exchanges its shares, or engages in any other transactions which results in a
change in capital structure such as a merger, consolidation, dissolution,
liquidation or similar transaction, the Board may adjust or substitute, as the
case may be, the number of shares available for options under the Plan, the
number of shares covered by outstanding options, the exercise price per share of
outstanding options, any target price levels for vesting of the options and any
other characteristics of the options as the Board deems necessary to equitably
reflect the effects of those changes on the option holders.
Pursuant to the Plan, the Board granted an aggregate 14,440 options thru
December 31, 1996. Pursuant to the Company's Merger on December 31, 1996 which
resulted in a change in control (as defined in the Merger agreement),
substantially all stock options issued to the executive officers and various
employees of Banyan Management Corp. under the Executive Option Grant Program
became fully vested and exercisable until December 31, 1997. None of these
options were exercised and have been cancelled.
The exercise prices as well as the number of shares issuable on any options
granted prior to the Merger have been adjusted to give effect to the Company's
25 to 1 reverse stock-split as approved by its stockholders.
Options granted after December 31, 1996 (other than which have been
described above) under the Executive Option Grant Program will be exercisable
and vested in installments as follows: (1) 33.3% of the number of shares
commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant; (ii) an additional
33.3% of the shares commencing on the second anniversary of the date of the
grant; and (iii) an additional 33.4% of shares commencing on the third
anniversary of the date of grant. Options for all shares as granted under the
Director Option Grant Program will be exercisable and vest as follows: (i) 50.0%
of the number of shares commencing on the first anniversary of the date of
grant; and (ii) an additional 50.0% of the number of shares commencing on the
second anniversary of the date of grant. The Board is granted discretion to
determine the term of each
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Option granted under the Executive Option Grant Program, but in no event will
the term exceed ten years and one day from the date of grant.
There were no stock options granted or exercised by any present or former
executive officer during the year ended December 31, 1997.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following entity is known by the Company (based on filings on Schedule
13d) to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the
outstanding shares of common stock of the Company as of March 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AMOUNT OF PERCENT
TITLE OF CLASS BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF INTEREST
-------------- --------------------------------- -------------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par
value............................ RGI Holdings, Inc. and affiliates 4,996,846 79%
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200
Seattle, Washington 98101
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the ownership interest and shares owned
directly or indirectly by the directors and principal officers of the Company as
of March 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AMOUNT OF PERCENT
TITLE OF CLASS BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP(1) OF INTEREST
-------------- -------------------------- ----------------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shares of Common Stock,
$0.01 par value................. Walter E. Auch, Sr. 640 Shares Less than 1%
Shares of Common Stock,
$0.01 par value................. Robert M. Ungerleider 1,560 Shares Less than 1%
Shares of Common Stock,
$0.01 par value................. All Directors and Officers 2,200 Shares Less than 1%
of the Company, as a group
(8 persons)
</TABLE>
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(1) Excludes 8,340 options granted to acquire shares at prices ranging from
$7.74 to $28.125 per share which have vested.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The following is a summary of certain relationships and other significant
transactions with related parties during 1997 and outstanding intercompany
balances as of December 31, 1997 and 1996:
Consulting and Other Fees
The Company paid the law firm of Peter J. Henn, P.A. $175,550 during the
fiscal year ending December 31, 1997 for legal services provided to the Company
by Peter J. Henn, the Company's Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Mr. Henn received no other compensation from the Company for serving as an
officer of the Company. Harbor Title & Escrow Company provides all title
insurance that the Company is obligated to deliver to purchasers of its Florida
properties. Mr. Henn is the sole owner and President of Harbor Title & Escrow
Company and received $64,500 in title insurance premiums from the Company during
the fiscal year ending December 31, 1997. Harbor Title & Escrow Company charges
the Company the minimum title insurance rates allowed under Florida law as
determined by the Florida Department of Insurance.
The Company has entered into a Legal Service Agreement with the law firm of
Peter J. Henn, P.A. which provides, among other things, that the Company will
pay $200,000 for legal services provided to the
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Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998 and that Harbor Title &
Escrow will continue to provide title insurance that is required at the minimum
title insurance rates allowed under Florida law.
Payables
Payables to related parties consist of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Unsecured note payable to parent, interest at the prime
rate plus 5% (13.25% at December 31, 1996), principal and
interest due on demand................................... $ -- 400,000
Mortgage note payable to parent, interest accrues at the
lower of prime rate plus 2% or 30-day LIBOR rate plus
2.5% (8.22% at December 31, 1997). Interest payable at
December 31, 1998 and April 1, 1999, principal due April
1, 1999, secured primarily by certain real estate
inventory................................................ 6,391,084 6,391,084
Unsecured note payable to parent, interest accrues at LIBOR
plus 1% (6.72% at December 31, 1997), principal and
interest due April, 1999................................. 4,012,667 4,000,000
Mortgage note payable to parent, interest accrues at the
lower of prime rate plus 2% or 30-day LIBOR rate plus
2.5% (8.22% at December 31, 1997). Interest payable at
December 31, 1998 and April 1, 1999, principal due April,
1999, secured primarily by certain real estate
inventory................................................ 24,258,788 24,258,788
Unsecured notes payable to parent, interest accrues at
LIBOR plus 1%. Principal and interest due July, 1999..... 10,400,000 10,400,000
Accrued interest........................................... 6,868,311 2,159,225
Line of credit, with a limit of $21,000,000, partially
secured by a second mortgage on certain real estate
inventory. Interest accrues at the prime rate plus 2%
(10.5% at December 31, 1997). Principal and accrued
interest due April, 1999................................. 20,960,448 --
Other...................................................... 2,629 --
----------- -----------
$72,893,927 47,609,097
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
From January 1 to September 30, 1997, Legend had short-term borrowings from
Holdings of approximately $20.7 million. In conjunction with the announcement of
the settlement of the Delaware litigation (See Item 3 "Legal Proceedings"),
Holdings agreed to, among other things, provide Legend with a line of credit in
the aggregate principal amount of $8.5 million, bearing interest at the prime
rate plus 2% (10.5% at March 20, 1998). The principal amount available under
this line of credit agreement was increased to $17.0 million in May 1997, and
then to $21.0 million in August 1997. Draws on the $21.0 million line of credit
mature on April 1, 1999, and are partially secured by a second mortgage on
certain real estate inventory. Through March 20, 1998, Legend had borrowed
substantially all of the available credit line. The proceeds were used to, among
other things, repay $2.6 million to Holdings for advances previously made to
Legend during 1996 and the first quarter of 1997. The remaining proceeds were
used to fund development, construction and operating costs associated with the
properties, as well as costs associated with the merger, relocation of the
corporate offices and the Delaware litigation.
Guarantees
Resource Group International, Inc., and Aker RGI ASA, the indirect parent
of Holdings, have collectively guaranteed up to approximately $43,900,000 of
specific obligations of GHPH and OHPH as of December 31, 1997. The balance of
these guaranteed obligations as of December 31, 1997 was approximately
$48,600,000. In addition, Aker RGI ASA has committed to guarantee for a maximum
of $15,000,000, for development bonds at Southbridge and Chapman's Landing, of
which $7,050,000 was outstanding at December 31, 1997.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGES
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<S> <C>
Report of Independent Auditor............................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997 and 1996... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Years Ended
December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995............................................. F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
For the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995...... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.......................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-8 to F-25
</TABLE>
All schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or
is not present in amounts sufficient to required submission of the schedule or
because the information required is included in the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Legend Properties, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Legend
Properties, Inc. (a subsidiary of RGI Holdings, Inc.) and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the years
in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the management of Legend Properties, Inc.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Legend
Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Washington, D.C.
February 5, 1998, except for notes 13 and 14
which are as of March 6, 1998
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1997 1996
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Real estate inventory....................................... $103,857,159 $103,762,798
Assets held for sale........................................ -- 25,071,424
Cash and cash equivalents................................... 12,732,681 1,529,898
Restricted cash and investments............................. 15,230,538 22,491,305
Accounts and notes receivable............................... 1,012,877 1,893,838
Receivables from related parties............................ -- 1,987,481
Property and equipment, net................................. 25,759,305 20,225,816
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $1,137,935
in 1997 and $693,372 in 1996.............................. 1,828,470 2,325,406
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $2,291,080
in 1997 and $2,642,907 in 1996............................ 2,449,522 4,822,163
------------ ------------
$162,870,552 $184,110,129
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Notes payable to banks and others........................... $ 60,411,332 $ 86,700,617
Payables to related parties................................. 72,893,927 47,609,097
Accounts payable............................................ 3,406,650 5,655,401
Other notes and liabilities................................. 9,407,537 12,662,828
------------ ------------
146,119,446 152,627,943
------------ ------------
Minority interest........................................... -- 492,910
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000
shares; 6,311,678 shares issued and 6,290,874 shares
outstanding at December 31, 1997 and 6,277,548 shares
issued and 6,276,744 shares outstanding at December 31,
1996................................................... 63,117 62,776
Additional paid-in capital................................ 44,171,103 43,793,708
Accumulated deficit....................................... (27,361,798) (12,855,892)
Treasury stock, 20,804 and 804 shares at December 31, 1997
and 1996, respectively................................. (121,316) (11,316)
------------ ------------
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY................................... 16,751,106 30,989,276
------------ ------------
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND SUBSEQUENT EVENT............. -- --
$162,870,552 $184,110,129
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE:
Real estate sales.................................. $ 43,595,507 $25,445,563 --
Club operations.................................... 5,344,575 4,256,917 --
Patient service.................................... 2,718,014 2,617,615 --
Rent............................................... 2,186,157 2,480,846 $ 1,872,392
Other.............................................. 1,783,645 1,822,350 215,855
------------ ----------- -----------
Total revenues.................................. 55,627,898 36,623,291 2,088,247
------------ ----------- -----------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Real estate sales.................................. 31,343,932 18,172,004 --
Club operations.................................... 6,364,169 4,827,002 --
Patient service direct costs....................... 1,521,292 1,378,808 --
Rental operations.................................. 359,325 396,696 399,501
Other.............................................. 612,207 594,413 100,000
Provision for loss on assets held for sale......... -- 1,000,000 --
Selling, general and administrative................ 18,265,252 7,073,640 209,193
Depreciation and amortization...................... 1,780,904 1,227,565 417,932
------------ ----------- -----------
Total operating costs and expenses.............. 60,247,081 34,670,128 1,126,626
------------ ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss).............................. (4,619,183) 1,953,163 961,621
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Equity in losses of investees...................... -- -- (3,059,205)
Interest income.................................... 1,386,920 599,758 32,118
Interest income, related party..................... 73,339 146,277 2,000,064
Interest expense, including loan cost
amortization.................................... (7,503,319) (4,791,157) (2,329,871)
Interest expense, related party.................... (4,823,954) (810,230) (1,809,444)
Other, net......................................... 727,575 491,034 135,685
------------ ----------- -----------
Net other expense............................... (10,139,439) (4,364,318) (5,030,653)
------------ ----------- -----------
Loss before minority interest........................ (14,758,622) (2,411,155) (4,069,032)
Minority interest in losses of consolidated
subsidiaries....................................... 252,716 257,572 --
------------ ----------- -----------
NET LOSS............................................. $(14,505,906) $(2,153,583) $(4,069,032)
============ =========== ===========
NET LOSS PER SHARE -- BASIC AND DILUTED.............. $ (2.31) $ (0.49) $ (0.93)
============ =========== ===========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING........................................ 6,286,322 4,392,163 4,386,986
============ =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL TOTAL
--------------------- PAID-IN ACCUMULATED TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES PAR VALUE CAPITAL DEFICIT STOCK EQUITY (DEFICIT)
--------- --------- ----------- ------------ --------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1994....... 4,386,986 $43,870 $ (36,120) $ (6,634,277) -- $ (6,626,527)
Net loss.......................... -- -- -- (4,069,032) -- (4,069,032)
--------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1995....... 4,386,986 43,870 (36,120) (10,703,309) -- (10,695,559)
Merger of Grand Harbor Corporation
and Grand Harbor Associates,
Inc. ........................... -- -- (1,000) 1,000 -- --
Stockholder contribution.......... -- -- 21,663,015 -- -- 21,663,015
Business combination with Banyan
Mortgage Investment Fund........ 1,890,562 18,906 22,167,813 -- $ (11,316) 22,175,403
Net loss.......................... -- -- -- (2,153,583) -- (2,153,583)
--------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1996....... 6,277,548 62,776 43,793,708 (12,855,892) (11,316) 30,989,276
Purchase of fractional shares..... -- -- (22,267) -- -- (22,267)
Repurchase of shares.............. -- -- -- -- (110,000) (110,000)
Sale of stock..................... 34,130 341 399,662 -- -- 400,003
Net Loss.......................... -- -- -- (14,505,906) -- (14,505,906)
--------- ------- ----------- ------------ --------- ------------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1997....... 6,311,678 $63,117 $44,171,103 $(27,361,798) $(121,316) $ 16,751,106
========= ======= =========== ============ ========= ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS.............................................. $(14,505,906) $ (2,153,583) $ (4,069,032)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET LOSS TO NET CASH PROVIDED
BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Depreciation and amortization...................... 3,205,495 1,968,984 446,548
Gain on sale of assets held for sale............... (195,076) -- --
Decrease in deferred income........................ -- -- (157,083)
Related party interest expense not paid............ 4,721,217 469,377 1,333,505
Related party interest income not collected........ (72,537) (146,277) (232,801)
Provisions for loss on assets held for sale........ -- 1,000,000 --
Minority interests in losses....................... (252,716) (257,572) --
Equity in results of operations of
investees -- operating losses.................... -- -- 3,059,205
Change in certain assets and liabilities, net of
effect of acquisitions:
Decrease (increase) in real estate
inventory................................... 906,677 (4,925,186) --
Decrease in assets held for sale.............. 8,301,604 -- --
Increase in accounts and notes receivable and
other assets................................ (541,903) (821,210) (116,542)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
other notes and liabilities................. (5,504,042) 2,499,825 (73,159)
------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES............................... (3,937,187) (2,365,642) 190,641
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and
investments........................................ 7,260,767 (8,746,205) --
Purchase of property and equipment.................... (6,297,341) (15,219,862) (1,204,591)
Loans to related parties.............................. (20,000) (2,120,100) (13,090,099)
Collection of loans to related parties................ 398,434 1,288,265 10,431,892
Investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired.... -- (609,984) (23,895)
Proceeds from assets held for sale.................... 19,436,029 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING
ACTIVITIES............................... 20,777,889 (25,407,886) (3,886,693)
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from notes payable to bank and others........ 19,653,062 50,493,708 22,100,792
Repayment of notes payable to bank and others......... (45,942,347) (32,310,431) (20,898,501)
Proceeds from loans from related parties.............. 20,702,720 11,887,333 3,150,000
Repayment of loans from related parties............... (139,107) -- (288,719)
Payment of loan fees.................................. (179,983) (1,346,090) (219,433)
Repurchase of common and fractional shares............ (132,267) -- --
Sale of common shares................................. 400,003 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING
ACTIVITIES............................... (5,637,919) 28,724,520 3,844,139
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............... 11,202,783 950,992 148,087
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of year.......... 1,529,898 578,906 430,819
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of year................ $ 12,732,681 $ 1,529,898 $ 578,906
============ ============ ============
(Continued)
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION--
Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amount
capitalized of $903,978 in 1997, $1,964,000 in 1996
and $0 in 1995..................................... $ 5,811,516 $ 3,506,755 $ 3,273,344
============ ============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
TRANSACTIONS:
Contribution to equity of notes and interest payable
from stockholder, net of receivable................ $ -- $ 21,663,015 --
Increase in restricted cash and investments and
decrease in receivables from related parties....... -- 4,012,667 --
Decrease in receivables from related parties and
payables to related parties........................ -- 1,100,000 --
Contribution of notes and interest receivable to
investees.......................................... -- -- $ 8,548,064
Increase in notes receivable and payable to parent.... -- -- 4,000,000
Purchase of property and equipment funded through
contract payable................................... -- -- 1,500,000
Purchase of minority interest in exchange for
cancellation of a note receivable and accrued
interest........................................... 1,681,584 -- --
Net assets of Banyan Mortgage Investment Fund, net of
cash acquired through the issuance of common
stock.............................................. $ -- $ 21,698,244 $ --
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Legend Properties, Inc. (Legend) formerly known as Banyan Mortgage
Investment Fund (Banyan), is the surviving corporation from the December 31,
1996 merger (the Merger) with RGI U.S. Holdings, Inc. (RGI/US) (see Note 2).
Prior to the Merger, RGI/US was a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGI Holdings, Inc.
(Holdings). As of December 31, 1997, Holdings owns approximately 79 percent of
the outstanding common shares of Legend.
For financial reporting purposes, the Merger was treated as a
recapitalization of RGI/US, with RGI/US as the acquirer of Banyan. As of
December 31, 1996, the historical consolidated financial statements of Legend
are those of RGI/US.
As of December 31, 1997, Legend owns, operates and develops real estate
through its wholly owned subsidiaries as follows:
- Grand Harbor Associates, Inc. (GHA) was formed as a holding company in
1991 and owns a 100 percent interest in Grand Harbor Property Holdings,
Inc. (GHPH) and a 100 percent interest in Oak Harbor Property Holdings,
Inc., Quality Life Services, Inc. and Quality Life Services, Ltd.
(collectively, OHPH). GHA's original 45 percent interest was increased by
acquiring an additional 45 percent on January 2, 1996 and the remaining
10 percent interest on July 2, 1997.
GHPH includes nine corporations and seven limited partnerships and was
formed in 1991 to acquire and develop approximately 900 acres of real
estate in Indian River County, Florida. Grand Harbor (the development) is
planned for approximately 1,100 mid to high-end residential products. The
development has numerous amenities and facilities, including golf and
beach clubs, two 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts and a
marina.
OHPH includes eight corporations and a limited partnership and was formed
in 1993 to develop a senior citizen country club community with an
on-site assisted living center and health clinic. In 1994, an off-site
skilled nursing facility was acquired.
- VMIF/Anden Southbridge Venture and VMIF/Anden Wayside Venture (for
financial reporting purposes, acquired on December 31, 1996 as part of
the merger with Banyan (see note 2)) were formed in 1991 to hold and
develop Southbridge, a 2,685 acre master planned community in Prince
William County, Virginia with a residential component planned for 5,600
residential units, 4.48 million square feet of non-residential uses
including office, R&D, commercial, industrial, etc. and an 18 hole golf
course.
- VMIF Charles County Venture (for financial reporting purposes, acquired
on December 31, 1996 as part of the merger with Banyan (see note 2)) was
formed in 1991 to hold and develop Chapman's Landing, a 2,227 acre master
planned community in Charles County, Maryland zoned for 4,600 single-
family, townhome, condominium and garden apartments, and 2.26 million
square feet of commercial and industrial development. No development has
taken place as of December 31, 1997.
During 1997, Legend disposed of the following operating and development
properties:
- BMIF Monterey County Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Legend
Properties, Inc., (for financial reporting purposes, acquired on December
31, 1996 as part of the merger with Banyan (see note 2))
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
was formed to develop a 565-acre land parcel in Monterey County,
California known as the Laguna Seca Ranch (Laguna). During 1997, the
Company sold Laguna for $12.8 million.
- American Property Investments, Inc. (API) was formed for the purpose of
acquiring, renovating and operating the Lynnwood Shopping Center in
Lynnwood, Washington (acquired in November 1987). In November 1997, API
sold Lynnwood Center for $20.1 million.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Legend,
certain of its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries as of the acquisition and
disposition dates noted above. The accounts of Resource Group, Inc. and K.W.
Properties, Inc., both wholly-owned subsidiaries of RGI/US prior to April 1996,
have been excluded from these consolidated financial statements as these
independent entities were not included as part of the merger with Banyan. These
two subsidiaries were spun-off by means of a dividend to Holdings from Legend in
April 1996. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
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 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.
The Company relieves property under development, a component of real estate
inventory, based on the ratio of current year and estimated future costs to
current year and estimated future sales. Actual future costs and sales are
highly dependent on future real estate and general economic market conditions in
the areas under development, and actual results could differ significantly from
those estimates. The use of different estimates and assumptions by the Company
to compute cost of sales and, consequently, the value of property under
development could have a significant impact on the results reported.
REAL ESTATE INVENTORY
Real estate inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less
cost to sell. Cost includes costs of land, common improvements, amenities,
completed residential units, construction in progress, and acquisition costs
related to legal, engineering, and other. Interest, real estate taxes and other
carrying costs are capitalized only for discrete parcels or units undergoing
active development. The costs of common improvements are allocated to discrete
parcels or units based on relative sales values or specific identification.
The Company reviews its real estate inventory for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the
assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash
flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the
carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be
disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less
costs to sell.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash, demand deposits with banks and
highly liquid investments with maturity dates of three months or less at the
date of acquisition.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
RESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Restricted cash includes customer deposits and various escrow accounts with
local governments related to the completion of certain development projects of
$4,224,312, and cash held in bank as loan collateral of $6,059,984.
Restricted investments include an irrevocable trust consisting of three
annuities totaling $4,946,242, the sole purpose of which is to provide security
for payment on a note payable. The annuity contracts will fully satisfy the note
through annual principal and interest payments.
INVESTMENTS
Investments in partnerships and corporations of GHPH and OHPH prior to
obtaining majority ownership in 1996 were recorded using the equity method of
accounting. On January 2, 1996, GHA purchased an additional 45 percent interest
in GHPH and OHPH, as well as interests in a finance company and a title and
escrow company. Beginning in 1996, the accounts of these investees are included
in the consolidated financial statements. On July 2, 1997 GHA purchased the
remaining 10 percent minority interest in both GHPH and OHPH.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Significant additions and
improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance are expensed as
incurred. Interest charges incurred on the cost of assets developed or
constructed for use in operations are capitalized during the construction
period. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line
method over the assets' estimated useful lives as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Buildings and improvements.................................. 31 - 39 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 3 - 7 years
Land Improvements........................................... 15 years
Marina...................................................... 15 years
</TABLE>
INTANGIBLES
Intangibles include goodwill, a non-compete agreement and organization
costs. Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over fair
value of net assets acquired, is amortized using the straight-line method over a
period of fifteen years. Legend assesses the recoverability of this intangible
asset by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its
remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows
of the acquired operation. The amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is
measured based on projected discounted future operating cash flows using a
discount rate reflecting Legend's average cost of funds. The non-compete
agreement is amortized using the straight-line method over a period of fifteen
years, the term of the agreement. Organization costs are amortized using the
straight-line method over a period of five years.
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets include deferred loan costs. Deferred loan costs are amortized
using the straight-line method over the term of the related debt. In 1996, other
assets also included deferred lease costs at the Lynnwood Center. This balance
was eliminated when the Lynnwood Center was sold in November 1997.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues on retail sales of real estate are recorded upon closing of escrow
and transfer of title to the buyer. Rental revenue is recognized over the
respective tenant lease terms (1 to 30 years) using the straight-line method.
Sales of equity memberships in the Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club (Club) are
included as real estate sales. Club assets at Grand Harbor are treated as an
amenity and are charged to cost of real estate sales as full equity memberships
are sold. Membership dues for Grand Harbor are billed on an annual basis and
recognized ratably as revenue over the year as earned.
DEPOSITS
Customer deposits received on the sale of real estate and club memberships
are recorded as other liabilities and amounted to $4,304,494 at December 31,
1997. Customer deposits of $2,462,885 received on the sale of real estate are
deposited in restricted bank accounts. Associate Club membership deposits will
be refunded to the associate member at the end of the associate membership term
or cancellation of membership by the member.
INCOME TAXES
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for
income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are
recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted
statutory rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities.
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rate is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred
income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of
management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred
income tax assets will not be realized.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Costs of advertising, promotion and marketing are generally charged to
operations in the year incurred. These costs were $2,395,134 in 1997, $900,753
in 1996 and $0 in 1995.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain 1995 and 1996 amounts in these consolidated financial statements
have been reclassified to conform to the 1997 presentation.
(2) ACQUISITIONS
The following business combinations consummated during 1997 and 1996 were
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, wherein the purchase
price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon
their relative fair values. Results of operations of these acquired companies
have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the acquisition
dates.
BANYAN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT FUND
On April 12, 1996, an Agreement and Plan of Merger was executed among
RGI/US, Holdings and Banyan.
Effective December 31, 1996, RGI/US was merged with and into Banyan.
Banyan's certificate of incorporation was amended to convert each twenty-five
shares of Banyan's issued and outstanding common
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(2) ACQUISITIONS -- (CONTINUED)
stock into one issued and outstanding share (Reverse Split). Additionally, the
name of Banyan was changed to Legend Properties, Inc. After giving effect to the
Reserve Split, all outstanding shares of RGI/US were converted into 4,386,986
shares of Banyan's common stock. For accounting purposes, the merger was treated
as a recapitalization of RGI/US, with RGI/US as the acquirer of Banyan for
$22,175,403.
GRAND HARBOR PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC., AND OAK HARBOR PROPERTY HOLDINGS, INC.
On January 2, 1996, GHA, a 45 percent general partner in GHPH and OHPH,
purchased Southmortgage Finance Co., a holding company for certain bank debt
(the proceeds of which were loaned to GHPH), and an additional 45 percent
interest in GHPH, OHPH and Harbor Title and Escrow Co. Ltd. (collectively, the
Acquired Companies). Harbor Title and Escrow Co. Ltd. provides title and escrow
service for GHPH and OHPH. The Acquired Companies were purchased from Andlinger
Properties Capital L.P. for cash consideration in the amount of $52,237 and a
promissory note in the amount of $996,220.
In July 1997, GHA acquired the remaining 10 percent of the Acquired
Companies. The Acquired Companies were purchased from Grand Harbor Development
Company (GHDC), a corporation majority owned by Don Proctor, in exchange for the
cancellation of a note receivable of $1,462,770 plus accrued interest of
$218,814, payable to GHA from GHDC. Don Proctor is the majority shareholder of
Proctor Construction Company, which has an exclusive contract to provide
development and construction services at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor. Mr.
Proctor was an officer of GHPH, until his resignation in June 1997.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations that follow
give effect to the transactions described above as if they had been consummated
on January 1, 1997 or 1996. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of
operations are presented for information purposes only and do not purport to
represent what Legend's results of operations for the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1996 would actually have been had the acquisitions, in fact, occurred
on January 1, 1997 or 1996, or Legend's results of operations for any future
period.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
ASSUMING ACQUISITION ON JANUARY 1, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Total revenues.............................................. $ 55,627,898
Total costs and expenses.................................... 60,247,081
------------
Operating loss.............................................. (4,619,183)
Net other expenses.......................................... (10,139,439)
------------
Net loss.................................................... $(14,758,622)
============
Net loss per share.......................................... $ (2.35)
============
</TABLE>
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(2) ACQUISITIONS -- (CONTINUED)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
ASSUMING ACQUISITION ON JANUARY 1, 1996
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Total revenues.............................................. $ 36,856,185
Total costs and expenses.................................... 41,421,762
------------
Operating loss.............................................. (4,565,577)
Net other expenses.......................................... (8,174,193)
------------
Net loss.................................................... $(12,739,770)
============
Net loss per share.......................................... $ (2.03)
============
</TABLE>
The consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31,
1995 include the equity in losses of investees related to the Company's 45
percent interests in GHPH and OHPH.
Summary combined financial information for GHPH and OHPH follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1995
-----------------
<S> <C>
Operating revenues.......................................... $23,563,975
===========
Operating loss.............................................. (2,788,209)
Other expenses, principally interest, net................... (4,010,026)
-----------
Net loss.................................................... $(6,798,235)
===========
</TABLE>
As further discussed above, Legend acquired an additional 45 percent
interest in GHPH and OHPH in January 1996 and the remaining 10 percent minority
interest in July 1997.
(3) REAL ESTATE INVENTORY
At December 31, 1997, Legend's real estate inventory consisted of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INITIAL COST TO LEGEND COST ADJUSTMENTS
--------------------------- --------------------
NAME, APPROXIMATE SIZE, BUILDINGS AND BUILDINGS AND
TYPE AND LOCATION ENCUMBRANCES LAND IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS LAND
----------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------- ------------- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Grand Harbor, 400-acre............... Note 6) $12,544,394 -- $17,745,709 --
residential development (I-O
in Vero Beach, FL
Oak Harbor,110-acre.................. Note 6) 4,208,890 -- 12,386,987 --
residential development (E-H
in Vero Beach, FL
Chapman's Landing,................... Note 4) 21,989,755 -- 795,629 --
2,227-acre residential land (2,4
development in Charles
County, MD
Southbridge, 2,555-acre.............. Note 6(B) 20,893,486 $7,146,670 6,264,839 --
residential land development Note 4)
in Prince William (2,4
County, VA
--------- ----------- ---------- ----------- --
$59,636,525 $7,146,670 $37,193,164 --
========= =========== ========== =========== ==
</TABLE>
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<PAGE> 44
LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(3) REAL ESTATE INVENTORY -- (CONTINUED)
[CAPTION]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNTS AT WHICH CARRIED AT DECEMBER 31, 1997
-----------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
VALUATION
ADJUSTMENT AND
ACCUMULATED
DEPRECIATION
BUILDINGS AND AND DATE OF DATE
DESCRIPTION LAND IMPROVEMENTS AMORTIZATION TOTAL(A) CONSTRUCTION ACQUIRED
- ---------------------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------ --- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Grand Harbor,
400-acre............ $12,544,394 $17,745,709 $(119,200) $ 30,170,903 (b ) 03/91
residential
development
in Vero Beach, FL
Oak Harbor,
115-acre............ 4,208,890 12,386,987 -- 16,595,877 (b ) 05/91
residential
development
in Vero Beach, FL
Chapman's Landing,.... 21,989,755 795,629 -- 22,785,384 (b ) 12/96
2,227-acre residential
development in
Charles County, MD
Southbridge,
2,555-acre.......... 20,893,486 13,411,509 -- 34,304,995 (b ) 12/96
residential land
in Prince William
County, VA
----------- ----------- --------- ------------ --- -----
$59,636,525 $44,339,834 $(119,200) $103,857,159
=========== =========== ========= ============ === =====
</TABLE>
a) Reconciliation of real estate inventory and assets held for sale for the
years ended December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at beginning of year........ $128,834,222 $ 18,588,184 $16,270,435
------------ ------------ -----------
Reallocation of purchase price
Banyan(c)......................... 415,869 -- --
Net dispositions through sale....... (47,784,281) (16,680,199) --
Acquisitions........................ 1,260,019 106,480,671 --
Net additions....................... 21,250,530 22,005,547 2,704,591
Depreciation........................ -- (195,030) (386,842)
Reclassification to property and
equipment......................... -- (364,951) --
Valuation adjustment................ (119,200) (1,000,000) --
------------ ------------ -----------
Balance at end of year.............. $103,857,159 $128,834,222 $18,588,184
============ ============ ===========
</TABLE>
b) Properties are currently at various stages of development and
entitlement. The build-out of the projects is expected to continue for
periods ranging from 5-20 years under the current development plans.
c) The purchase price of Banyan has been adjusted and reallocated during
1997 based on the final determination of fair values. The fair values
assigned to real estate inventory are based on appraisals, discounted
estimated future cash flows when appraisals were not available and the
actual sales price of the Laguna project.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following is a summary of other significant transactions and accounts
with related parties during 1997, 1996 and 1995 and as of December 31, 1997 and
1996:
RECEIVABLES
There were no receivables from related parties at December 31, 1997.
Receivables from related parties consist of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Note receivable, principal and interest at 10% to be paid
solely out of borrower's interest in the Grant Harbor/Oak
Harbor projects (Projects), outstanding principal due
December 2005, secured by the borrower's interest in the
Projects.................................................. $1,462,770
Other unsecured noninterest-bearing receivables from parent,
due upon demand........................................... 378,434
Interest receivable......................................... 146,277
----------
Total receivables from related parties...................... $1,987,481
==========
</TABLE>
Interest income from related parties was $73,339, $146,277, and $2,000,064
for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
During 1994, Legend charged a $1,300,000 brokers fee to GHPH relating to a
loan. Legend had deferred a portion of the amount and was amortizing the balance
into income using the straight-line method over the term of the loan. The
deferred balance was $628,334 as of December 31, 1995. As a result of the
acquisition of GHPH as discussed in Note 2, the deferred balance was eliminated
in 1996.
Receivables of $1.1 million from parent were offset against an unsecured
note payable to parent in a non-cash transaction as of December 31, 1996.
During December 1995, and in conjunction with the January 1996 acquisitions
discussed in Note 2, Holdings paid $4,000,000 as collateral to a bank on behalf
of Legend in order to replace and release the seller's collateral on a loan to
GHPH. Legend recorded both a receivable from and a payable to parent at December
31, 1995. During 1996, Holdings transferred the collateral to Legend as
repayment of the receivable.
During July 1997, a note receivable of $1,462,770 and related accrued
interest of $218,814 were canceled in exchange for the remaining 10 percent
interest in the Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor projects.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- (CONTINUED)
PAYABLES
Payables to related parties consist of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(REFERENCE TO NOTE 3) 1997 1996
--------------------- ----------- -----------
<C> <S> <C> <C>
(1) Unsecured note payable to parent, interest at the prime rate
plus 5% (13.25% at December 31, 1996), principal and
interest due on demand.................................... $ -- $ 400,000
(2) Mortgage note payable to parent, interest accrues at the
lower of prime rate plus 2% or 30-day LIBOR rate plus 2.5%
(8.22% at December 31, 1997). Interest payable at December
31, 1998 and April 1, 1999, principal due April 1, 1999,
secured primarily by certain real estate inventory........ 6,391,084 6,391,084
(3) Unsecured note payable to parent, interest accrues at LIBOR
plus 1% (6.72% at December 31, 1997), principal and
interest due April 1, 1999................................ 4,012,667 4,000,000
(4) Mortgage note payable to parent, interest accrues at the
lower of prime rate plus 2% or 30-day LIBOR rate plus 2.5%
(8.22% at December 31, 1997). Interest payable at December
31, 1998 and April 1, 1999, principal due April, 1999,
secured primarily by certain real estate inventory........ 24,258,788 24,258,788
(5) Unsecured notes payable to parent, interest accrues at LIBOR
rate plus 1% (6.72% at December 31, 1997). Principal and
interest due July, 1999................................... 10,400,000 10,400,000
(6) Accrued interest............................................ 6,868,311 2,159,225
(7) Line of credit, with a limit of $21,000,000, partially
secured by a second mortgage on certain real estate
inventory. Interest accrues at the prime rate plus 2%
(10.5% at December 31, 1997). Principal and accrued
interest are due April, 1999.............................. 20,960,448 --
(8) Other....................................................... 2,629 --
----------- -----------
$72,893,927 $47,609,097
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Scheduled repayments of related party payables at December 31, 1997 are as
follows (principal and accrued interest):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $ 4,134,892
1999........................................................ 68,759,035
-----------
$72,893,927
===========
</TABLE>
GUARANTEES
Resource Group International, Inc., and Aker RGI ASA, the indirect parent
of Holdings, have collectively guaranteed up to approximately $43,900,000 of
specific obligations of GHPH and OHPH as of December 31, 1997. The outstanding
balance of these guaranteed obligations as of December 31, 1997 was
approximately $48,600,000. In addition, Aker RGI has committed to guarantee
development bonds at
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- (CONTINUED)
Southbridge and Chapman's Landing up to a maximum of $15,000,000 of which
$7,050,000 was outstanding at December 31, 1997.
MANAGEMENT FEES
GHA was managed by the Resource Group, Inc., which is related through
common ownership (TRG) during 1995. Management fees were based on GHA's cash
flow and amounted to $150,000 in 1995.
CONSULTING AND OTHER FEES
Proctor Construction Company (Proctor) has provided all development and
construction services at Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor since Legend acquired the
projects. Donald C. Proctor is the majority shareholder of Proctor, and an
affiliate of Mr. Proctor owned 10 percent of GHPH and OHPH prior to July 2,
1997, the corporations that own Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor (see note 2). This
exclusive contract is in effect until December 31, 1999, and is based on the
cost of the work plus a 7 percent overhead fee and a 5 percent profit fee, half
of which is payable to GHPH and OHPH. There can be no assurance that Legend has
purchased these services at prevailing market rates.
Legend paid $100,000 in 1996 and 1995 to K.L. Associates, an entity owned
by a former officer of Legend for consulting services. Legend also paid
approximately $44,000 during 1995 to K.L. Associates for maintenance work
performed at the Lynnwood Center.
(5) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost and consist of the following at
December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Marina............................................. $ 2,683,471 $ 2,683,475
Buildings and improvements......................... 14,633,725 8,820,712
Furniture, fixtures and equipment.................. 6,589,497 4,679,258
Depreciable land improvements...................... 2,022,186 --
----------- -----------
25,928,879 16,183,445
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization..... 4,912,995 3,389,203
----------- -----------
21,015,884 12,794,242
Land (including golf course land).................. 4,743,421 4,293,424
Construction in progress........................... -- 3,138,150
----------- -----------
$25,759,305 $20,225,816
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(6) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS AND OTHERS
Notes payable to banks and others consists of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(REFERENCE TO NOTE 3) 1997 1996
--------------------- ----------- -----------
<C> <S> <C> <C>
(A) Mortgage note payable to bank, interest at the prime rate
plus .75 percent (9.25 percent at December 31, 1997),
monthly principal and interest installments of
approximately $122,000, remaining principal and interest
repaid with proceeds from sale of the Lynnwood Center in
November 1997............................................. $ -- $14,437,813
(B) Notes payable, interest only payable monthly at 12 percent.
Principal payments of $382,000 in 1997 the remainder due
in 1999; secured by certain real estate inventory......... 2,950,000 3,332,000
(C) Note payable, interest only payable monthly at the prime
rate plus .5 percent (9 percent at December 31, 1997),
principal due July 1998. Secured by second mortgage at
certain property.......................................... 996,220 996,220
(D) Note payable to Henry L. Block, interest at 6.34 percent,
due in annual installments of $600,000, including interest
through July 1, 2009. Secured by annuity contracts........ 4,937,852 5,207,685
(E) Notes payable to banks, interest payable monthly at the
banks' cost of funds rate (not to exceed the LIBOR rate
plus .50 percent) plus 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent (8.60
percent at December 31, 1997); principal payments of
$1,974,410, $2,000,000 and $3,500,000 due in 1998, 1999
and 2000, respectively. Secured by second mortgages on
certain real estate inventory and certain property........ 7,474,410 8,010,736
(F) Note payable to bank, interest payable monthly at the bank's
cost of funds rate (note to exceed the LIBOR rate plus 5
percent) plus 2.5 percent (8.60 percent at December 31,
1997); principal payments of $433,500, $2,250,000 and
$4,750,000 due in 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively.
Secured by first mortgage on the clubhouses, membership
equity payments and third mortgages on certain real estate
inventory................................................. 7,433,500 7,562,192
(G) Notes payable to banks, interest payable monthly at the
prime rate plus .5 percent to 1.0 percent (9 percent to
9.5 percent at December 31, 1997); principal payments of
$9,179,562 and $3,000,000 due in 1998 and 1999,
respectively. Secured by first mortgages on certain real
estate inventory, certain property and equipment and
certificates of deposit with balances totaling $6.1
million at December 31, 1997.............................. 12,179,562 14,469,546
(H) Construction revolving line of credit, interest payable
monthly at the prime rate plus 1 percent (9.5 percent at
December 31, 1997), due May 1999. Secured by first
mortgages on certain real estate inventory, certain
property and equipment, and a certificate of deposit with
a balance of $6.1 million at December 31, 1997. Total
advances are not to exceed $16,000,000.................... 1,073,852 1,975,203
</TABLE>
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(6) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS AND OTHERS -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<C> <S> <C> <C>
(REFERENCE TO NOTE 3) 1997 1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
(I) Notes payable to bank, interest payable monthly at the
bank's cost of funds rate (not to exceed the LIBOR rate
plus .50 percent) plus 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent (8.60
percent at December 31, 1997); principal payments of
$308,865, $1,000,000 and $10,000,000 due in 1998, 1999 and
2000, respectively. Secured by first and second mortgages
on certain real estate inventory.......................... $11,308,865 $11,630,228
(J) Construction notes payable to bank, interest payable monthly
at the bank's cost of funds rate (not to exceed the LIBOR
rate plus .5 percent) plus 2.5 percent, (8.6 percent at
December 31, 1997); principal of $300,000, $800,000 and
$900,000 due in 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively. Secured
by a first mortgage on the club facilities, certain real
estate inventory and the membership equity payments....... 2,000,000 7,309,479
(K) Notes payable to bank, interest payable monthly at the prime
rate plus .5 percent (9.00 percent at December 31, 1997);
principal due in 1998. Secured by a first mortgage on
certain property.......................................... 2,121,650 2,645,870
(L) Notes payable to banks, interest payable monthly at the
prime rate plus .5 percent to .75 percent (9 percent to
9.25 percent at December 31, 1997); principal payments
ranging from $214,255 to $1,504,000 due from 1998 to 2000.
Secured by a first mortgage on certain real estate
inventory................................................. 3,982,736 4,468,508
(M) Construction revolving lines of credit payable to banks, due
on demand, but reviewed annually for renewal, interest
payable monthly at the prime rate plus .50 percent to .75
percent (9.00 percent to 9.25 percent at December 31,
1997). Secured by a first mortgage on certain property.
Total advances are not to exceed $12,000,000.............. 3,061,795 2,012,591
(N) Revolving line of credit payable to bank, due on demand,
with interest payable at the prime rate plus .75 percent
(9.25 percent at December 31, 1997); secured by certain
property. Total advances are not to exceed $3,000,000..... 171,901 2,401,600
(O) Notes payable, interest at 8.25 percent to 9.0 percent;
principal and interest due during 1998. Secured by a first
mortgage on certain real estate inventory................. 490,200 235,850
(P) Other....................................................... 228,789 5,096
----------- -----------
$60,411,332 $86,700,617
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Certain of Legend's loan agreements prohibit the payment of dividends.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Royal Palm Convalescent Center by
OHPH in June 1994, an irrevocable trust consisting of three annuities was
established, the sole purpose of which is to provide security for payment on the
note payable to Henry L. Block. The annuity contracts totaled $4,780,365 at
December 31,
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(6) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS AND OTHERS -- (CONTINUED)
1997 plus accrued interest receivable of approximately $165,877, and will fully
satisfy the note through annual principal and interest payments of $600,000
through July 1, 2009.
Scheduled principal maturities of notes payable to banks and others at
December 31, 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $21,445,859
1999........................................................ 15,206,730
2000........................................................ 19,709,401
2001........................................................ 361,396
2002........................................................ 378,621
Thereafter.................................................. 3,309,325
-----------
$60,411,332
===========
</TABLE>
As noted above the Company has substantial debt repayments in 1998 and
early 1999 under existing financings and requires additional financings to
advance its business plan. As of December 31, 1997 the Company had $12,732,681
of cash and cash equivalents, which will not be sufficient to fund these
obligations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
refinance the existing indebtedness or obtain the necessary construction and
development financing to implement its business plan or that, if available, the
terms and conditions will be acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable
to secure the necessary additional financing or capital when needed, the
business plans for its projects will likely be materially revised, which would
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results
of operations. The Company anticipates meeting its debt obligations in 1998 from
existing cash resources and the release of restricted cash pledged as collateral
on certain debt, through internally generated funds, and from refinancing.
(7) INCOME TAXES
There was no current income tax benefit or expense in 1997, 1996 or 1995
and deferred tax expense or benefit was offset by changes in the valuation
allowance for deferred tax assets.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(7) INCOME TAXES -- (CONTINUED)
The approximate tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that
give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of
December 31 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Real estate inventory and assets held for
sale........................................ $26,975,000 $24,301,000
Deferred income............................... 424,000 655,000
Net operating loss carryforwards.............. 9,185,000 4,809,000
Organization and loan fees.................... 896,000 --
Other......................................... 232,000 109,000
----------- -----------
Total gross deferred tax assets.................... 37,712,000 29,874,000
Less valuation allowance........................... 37,239,000 29,330,000
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax assets............................ 473,000 544,000
----------- -----------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Organization and loan fees.................... -- 294,000
Property and equipment........................ 376,000 116,000
Inventory..................................... -- 122,000
Other......................................... 97,000 12,000
----------- -----------
Total gross deferred tax liabilities............... 473,000 544,000
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax liability......................... $ -- $ --
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The valuation allowance increased by $7,909,000 and $27,230,000 in 1997 and
1996, respectively.
As of December 31, 1997, Legend has net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $26,200,000 which substantially expire in 2011 and 2012. This
excludes net operating losses of Banyan which because of certain tax regulations
are not realizable because of the change in ownership. Additionally, certain
deductible temporary differences which existed at the time of the merger may be
limited under current tax regulations should they be realized during the five
years ended December 31, 2001.
(8) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Legend's financial instruments include cash, restricted cash, receivables,
accounts payable, and short- and long-term borrowings. In general, Legend
believes that the fair value of these financial instruments approximates their
carrying amounts based upon their short-term nature or upon current market
indicators, such as prevailing interest rates.
Legend's financial instruments also include restricted investments,
consisting of an irrevocable trust fund containing three annuities, established
to provide the annual payments required on the note payable to Henry L. Block.
The annual distributions from the annuities fully satisfy the interest and
principal payments of the note payable. These annuities cannot be surrendered
and, therefore, have no cash value. Because the restricted investments and the
note payable are inextricably linked, the fair value of each is considered to be
the carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(9) CONCENTRATION OF ASSETS
The majority of Legend's assets are real estate holdings which are subject
to possible fluctuating economic conditions. Such fluctuations can have a
significant impact on the market values, which could limit the potential
recovery of the properties' carrying values.
(10) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CHANGES IN AUTHORIZED SHARES
In July of 1997, the Company amended Article Four of the Company's Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reduce the number of authorized
shares of capital stock to 15,000,000 shares, of which 5,000,000 shares shall be
preferred stock, $0.01 par value, and 10,000,000 shares shall be common stock,
$0.01 par value.
(11) STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has granted stock options under the Executive and Directors'
Stock Option Plan (the Plan) which was approved on June 25, 1993. The Plan
grants the Board of Directors the authority to issue up to 40,000 shares of the
Company's common stock for stock option awards. The Plan consists of an
Executive Option Grant Program and a Director Option Grant Program. Options
issued under the Executive Option Grant Program vest over a three-year period.
Options issued under the Director Option Grant Program vest over a two-year
period. All options granted lapse ten years from the date of grant.
The following is a summary of stock option activity:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
OPTION PRICE SHARES
---------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994..................... $15.64 to $17.19 13,600
Granted.......................................... $15.64 to $28.13 6,840
---------------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1995..................... $15.64 to $28.13 20,440
Granted.......................................... $11.69 4,840
---------------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1996..................... $11.69 to $28.13 25,280
Granted.......................................... $ 4.50 to $ 7.75 9,300
Forfeited........................................ $4.50 to $28.13 (20,500)
---------------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1997..................... $4.50 to $17.19 14,080
================ =======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1997, the number of options exercisable were 6,480. The
Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation. Accordingly, the Company applies Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 in accounting for the Plan and therefore no
compensation cost has been recognized for the Plan.
During 1997, the Company's common stock was removed from listing on
NASDAQ's Small Cap Market. As a result, the determination of pro forma
information regarding net income and earnings per share required by SFAS No. 123
is not practicable as the fair value of the options is not readily determinable.
(12) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
The Company sponsors a defined contribution plan that provide employees of
the Company an opportunity to accumulate funds for their retirement. Employees
are eligible to join the plan if they are at least 21 years of age, have
completed one year of service with the Company, and worked a minimum of 1,000
hours.
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company matches the contributions of participating employees on the basis of
the percentages specified in the plan. Company matching contributions to the
plan were approximately $83,000, $25,000, and $0 in 1997, 1996, and 1995,
respectively.
(13) CONTINGENCIES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On October 31, 1996, a lawsuit was filed in Delaware state court by two of
the Company's stockholders on behalf of themselves and all of the non-defendant
stockholders of the Company, against the Company and certain of its directors
and officers at the time of the suit, including Leonard G. Levine, Neil D.
Hansen, Robert G. Higgins, Walter E. Auch, Sr. and Robert M. Ungerlieder.
The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that the Company's board of
directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to seek alternative change
of control transactions, other than the merger with RGI/US, or appropriately
evaluate the alternative of liquidating the Company. Plaintiffs further alleged
that the merger unfairly diluted the voting and equity interests of the
Company's stockholders since Holdings, the parent of RGI/US, ended up owning
approximately 79% of the Company's common stock. In addition, the plaintiffs
alleged that the proxy statement circulated by the Company in connection with
the annual meeting held to consider and vote upon the merger was misleading and
failed to disclose certain material information. Among other remedies, the
plaintiffs sought to enjoin the merger and require the defendants to undertake
additional activities to maximize shareholder value and disclose certain
additional information to the Company's stockholders in connection with
considering the merger.
On November 13, 1996, another Banyan stockholder filed an action asserting
allegations substantially similar to those in the action filed on October 31st.
These two suits were ultimately consolidated by the Delaware court of chancery
(the "Court") on December 11, 1996 under the case number C.A. No. 15287. The
parties subsequently engaged in discovery, including producing and reviewing
documents and taking depositions of certain of the Company's former officers, as
well as that of one of the Company's directors. On December 24, 1996, the
plaintiffs served and filed a consolidated amended and supplemental complaint
repeating the allegations made in the initial complaint and additional factual
allegations that the Company had failed to properly consider acquisition
proposals submitted by third parties to acquire the Company. The amended
complaint also claimed that purchases made by Holdings during December 1996 of
shares of the Company's common stock from third parties constituted unlawful
vote buying. Certain of the plaintiffs in the Delaware action then filed an
individual action in federal court in New York against RGI/US, Holdings and
Legend's former president, Kenneth L. Uptain, alleging, among other things, that
these purchases constituted an illegal tender offer (the "New York Action").
On January 8, 1997, the plaintiffs filed an application pursuant to Section
225(b) of the General Corporation Laws of the State of Delaware seeking judicial
review of the certified vote on the merger. Plaintiffs contended that: (i) the
merger was approved by fewer than 210,000 votes; (ii) many shareholders had
sought to revoke proxies previously cast in favor of the merger; and (iii) the
Company had announced varying results of the vote. The plaintiffs sought an
expedited hearing on the Section 225 application. The parties engaged in
discovery incident to the application, including a review of documents obtained
from the independent inspector of election for the annual meeting, as well as
other third parties taking depositions of certain of the plaintiff and class
representatives.
On April 14, 1997, plaintiffs served a Second Consolidated Amended and
Supplemental Complaint ("Second Complaint"). This pleading repeated the
allegations contained in the Consolidated Amended and Supplemental Complaint,
added the claims underlying Plaintiffs' application pursuant to Section 225, and
added Holdings and RGI/US as defendants. By Stipulation and Agreement of
Settlement dated April 15,
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(13) CONTINGENCIES -- (CONTINUED)
1997, the parties proposed a settlement to the Court. After notice and a hearing
held on June 19, 1997, the Court, by a Memorandum Opinion dated July 23, 1997,
declined to approve the proposed settlement. Thereafter, the parties engaged in
further negotiations seeking to resolve the claims on a mutually satisfactory
basis.
On September 17, 1997, the parties entered into the Second Stipulation and
Agreement of Settlement (the "Second Stipulation") which was approved by the
Court on November 13, 1997 and became effective December 15, 1997 following the
expiration of a thirty day appeal period. Under the Second Stipulation:
(a) Legend and/or RGI paid $1,200,000 into a bank account under the control
of Plaintiffs' Counsel ("Escrow Agent"). This sum constituted the
Settlement Fund. The $1,200,000 has been recorded as selling, general
and administrative expenses in 1997, net of insurance proceeds of
$165,000.
(b) Legend and Holdings modified the Morgens Loan (see footnote 4 (4)) to
(i) reduce the interest rate effective as of January 1, 1997, from the
Prime Rate plus 2%, to the lower of the Prime Rate plus 2% or the
30-day London Interbank Borrowing Rate ("LIBOR") plus 2.5% (8.31% at
December 31, 1997), (ii) provide that no principal or interest is due
or payable until December 31, 1998, although interest continues to
accrue, unless a refinancing or other source of payment is available
sooner, (iii) forbear from enforcing any defaults existing as of
December 12, 1997 until December 31, 1998, and (iv) permit Legend to
retain the net proceeds from the sale of the Lynwood Shopping Center.
(c) Legend and Holdings modified the SoGen Loan (see footnote 4 (2)) to (i)
reduce the interest rate effective as of January 1, 1997, from the
Prime Rate plus 6%, to the lower of the Prime Rate plus 2% or the
30-day LIBOR rate plus 2.5% (8.31% at December 31, 1997), (ii) provide
that no principal or interest is due or payable until December 31,
1998, although interest continues to accrue, unless a refinancing or
other source of payment is available sooner, (iii) forbear from
enforcing any defaults existing as of December 12, 1997 until December
31, 1998.
(d) Holdings and Legend agreed not to make any modifications to the SoGen
or Morgens Loans through their maturity, except as contemplated by
subsection (g) below or: (i) if the modification is necessary to enable
Legend to refinance its existing indebtedness as of December 12, 1997;
(ii) if a modification is necessary to enable Legend to incur
additional indebtedness from unaffiliated parties; or (iii) the
modification is on terms and conditions no less favorable to Legend
than the terms set forth in the modification agreements for the SoGen
and Morgens Loans. In no event may the modification contemplated by
(i)-(iii) above increase the interest rate on these loans. Each
modification must be approved by Legend's Board, including a majority
of the independent directors.
(e) The interest rate on $2.6 million of unsecured loans Holdings made to
Legend between December 1996 and February 1997 (the "Advances") were
reduced as of January 1, 1997, to the Prime Rate plus 2%, and the
principal and accrued interest on the Advances were repaid on December
12, 1997, with the proceeds of the working capital loan described in
subparagraph (f) below. The agreement effectuating this loan
modification was reviewed by Plaintiffs' Counsel.
(f) Holdings provided a line of credit (see footnote 4 (7)) to permit
Legend to borrow up to an aggregate of $21 million, $2.6 million of
which was used to repay the Advances. Draws on the line of credit bear
interest at a rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 2% and mature on
December 31, 1998. Draws on the line of credit are secured by one or
more mortgages on certain of Legend's properties.
(g) Holdings agreed to use its best efforts to assist Legend in attempting
to refinancing the Morgens Loan and/or the SoGen Loan as soon as
practicable. If the refinancing of the Morgens and/or
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LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A SUBSIDIARY OF RGI HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(13) CONTINGENCIES -- (CONTINUED)
SoGen Loans is provided by Holdings it will be at the interest rates
set forth in subparagraphs (b) and (c) above through the period ending
September 30, 1999. If the refinancing of the Morgens and/or SoGen
Loans is provided by someone other than Holdings, it must be on terms
generally available in the market except that Legend shall pay interest
at no more than Prime Rate plus 3.5% or the 30-day LIBOR rate plus
3.0%, through the period ending September 30, 1999.
On March 6, 1998, the Company was dismissed from the New York Action.
The Company is subject to various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course
of business. The Company is of the opinion that the outcome of any such lawsuits
will not have a material adverse effect on its operations.
(14) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In February 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire 116
acres of commercial land in Loudon County, Virginia. On March 6, 1998, the
Company purchased 88 acres of the land for $6.5 million with the remaining 28
acres expected to close in June 1998 for a purchase price of approximately $3.9
million. The initial purchase was financed with a $5.5 million loan from an
unrelated party.
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ITEM 14. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO.
- -----------
<C> <C> <S>
3.1 -- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
Registrant.(1)
3.2 -- Bylaws of Registrant, as amended and restated as of July 1,
1996.(2)
10.1 -- Second Amendment of Leonard G. Levine's Employment Contract
dated December 31, 1992.(3)
10.2 -- Edward F. Podboy's Employment Contract dated ,
1998.
10.3 -- Credit Agreements, Notes and Warrants between Registrant and
Morgens Waterfall, Vintiadis & Co. Inc.(4)
10.4 -- Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of May 20, 1996, by
and between Registrant and RGI Holdings, Inc. (SoGen
Loan)(5)
10.5 -- Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1996, by
and between Registrant and RGI Holdings, Inc. (Morgens
Loan)(5)
10.6 -- Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1996, by
and between Registrant and RGI Holdings, Inc.(5)
10.7 -- Second Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, signed
September 17, 1997, In Re: Banyan Mortgage Investment Fund
Shareholders Litigation.(6)
21.1 -- Subsidiaries of the Registrant
27.1 -- Financial Data Schedule
99.1 -- Form of Director Stock Option Agreements dated July 1, 1993,
July 24, 1994 and July 7, 1995.(3)
99.2 -- Form of Executive Stock Option Agreements dated July 1,
1993, January 12, 1994 and February 8, 1995.(3)
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1996.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1996.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1995.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10(a) through 10(n) to the
Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated May
20, 1996.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 1997.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
(1) Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 13, 1997,
reporting court approval of the Second Stipulation and Agreement of
Settlement.
(2) Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 2, 1997,
reporting the sale of land, related improvements and personal
property of the Lynwood Center located in Lynwood, Washington.
(3) Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 16, 1997,
reporting the effectiveness of the Second Stipulation and Agreement
of Settlement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC.
By: /s/ EDWARD F. PODBOY
------------------------------------
Edward F. Podboy
Date: March 31, 1998 President, Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURES TITLE DATE
---------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ EDWARD F. PODBOY President, March 31, 1998
- ----------------------------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer
Edward F. Podboy
/s/ ROBERT B. CAVOTO Chief Financial Officer, March 31, 1998
- ----------------------------------------------------- Vice President and
Robert B. Cavoto Assistant Secretary
/s/ WALTER E. AUCH, SR. Director March 31, 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------
Walter E. Auch, Sr.
/s/ ROBERT M. UNGERLEIDER Director March 31, 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------
Robert M. Ungerleider
/s/ FRED E. WELKER, III Director March 31, 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------
Fred E. Welker, III
/s/ JAN PETTER STORETVEDT Director March 31, 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------
Jan Petter Storetvedt
/s/ JON ALVAR Oyasaeter Director March 31, 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------
Jon Alvar Oyasaeter
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KEY CORPORATE PERSONNEL
<S> <C>
JAN PETTER STORETVEDT EDWARD F. PODBOY
Chairman of the Board President & CEO
WALTER E. AUCH, SR. ROBERT B. CAVOTO
Director Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
JON ALVAR OYASAETER PETER J. HENN
Director Vice President, General Counsel
Robert M. Ungerleider
Director
FRED E. WELKER, III
Director
</TABLE>
LEGEND PROPERTIES, INC.
13662 Office Place
Suite 201
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192-4213
phone: (703) 680-2226
fax: (703) 680-2331
Investor Services: (888) 794-9279
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OAK HARBOR GRAND HARBOR
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4755 South Harbor Drive 2121 Grand Harbor Boulevard
Vero Beach, Florida 32967 Vero Beach, Florida 32967
(800) 801-7770 (800) 826-8293
(561) 978-4399 fax (561) 562-9370 fax
www.oakharborfl.com www.grandharbor.com
DOUGLAS J. WIDELL RONALD V. D'HAESELEER
President, Oak Harbor President, Grand Harbor
SOUTHBRIDGE CHAPMAN'S LANDING
17325 River Ridge Boulevard 9375 Chesapeake Street, Suite 215
Southbridge, Virginia 22026 La Plata, Maryland 20646
(703) 221-0441 (800) 995-3722
(703) 221-0190 fax (301) 753-1908 fax
www.southbridgeva.com www.chapmanslanding.com
MICHAEL L. ANDERSON CHARLES D. ELLISON, JR.
President, Southbridge President, Chapman's Landing
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