WESTWOOD GROUP INC
10-Q, 1999-11-15
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                                    FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
                                 -----------------------------------------------

                                                    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:                             0-1590
                              --------------------------------------------------

                            THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

 DELAWARE                                               04-1983910
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF              (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
 INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)

190 V.F.W. PARKWAY, REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS                         02151
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)                        (ZIP CODE)

                                  781-284-2600
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

                                 NOT APPLICABLE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 (FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST
 REPORT)

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT (L) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS REQUIRED
TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DURING
THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE REGISTRANT WAS
REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH FILING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.
YES _X_ NO ___

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 351,210 SHARES OF THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, PAR
VALUE $.01 PER SHARE AND 912,015 SHARES OF THE REGISTRANT'S CLASS B COMMON
STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE, WERE OUTSTANDING.


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                                     ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
                                                          September 30          December 31,
(Unaudited)                                                   1999                  1998
                                                          ----------------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>                   <C>
 Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents                                   281,545               188,462
 Restricted cash                                             752,253               170,052

 Accounts receivable                                          (9,476)               23,496
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets                   411,754               168,964
 Notes receivable from officers                              169,606               151,377
                                                          --------------------------------
 Total current assets                                      1,605,682               702,351


 Property, plant and equipment:
 Land                                                        348,066               348,066
 Building and building improvements                       18,594,307            18,466,838
 Machinery and equipment                                   4,518,816             4,498,547
                                                          --------------------------------
                                                          23,461,189            23,313,451

 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization          (17,859,628)          (17,458,993)

                                                          --------------------------------
 Net property, plant and equipment                         5,601,561             5,854,458

 Other assets:

  Intangibles, net                                           139,904               220,824
  Investments                                                     --             5,849,814
  Notes receivable from officers                           3,384,737               742,016
                                                          --------------------------------
 Total other assets                                        3,524,641             6,812,654
                                                          --------------------------------

 Total assets                                             10,731,884            13,369,463
                                                          ================================
</TABLE>


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed
 financial statements.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES                                                September 30           December 31,
(Unaudited)                                                    1999                  1998
                                                           -----------------------------------

<S>                                                            <C>                   <C>
 CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Discontinued Operations                                     704,420               704,420
   Curr mat. of long-term debt                                 287,366               350,663
   Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities            3,353,372             2,395,518
   Outstanding parimutuel tickets                              589,269               622,447
    Debt Obligations in default                                 10,000                10,000
                                                            --------------------------------
    Total current liabilities                                4,944,427             4,083,048

 Long-term debt, less curr. mat                              4,420,273             5,550,847
 Subordinated notes payable                                         --                    --
 Other long-term liabilities                                 1,482,515             3,270,114

                                                            --------------------------------
    Total liabilities                                       10,847,915            12,904,009

 Minority Interest in Subsidiary                                    --                    --

 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized

   3,000,000 shares, 1,944,409 shares issued                    19,444                19,444
 Class B Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized
   1,000,000 shares;  912,615 shares issued                      9,126                 9,126
 Additional paid-in capital                                 13,379,275            13,379,275
 Accumulated deficit                                        (5,309,689)           (4,728,205)
 Other comprehensive loss                                     (249,404)             (249,404)
 Cost of 1,593,199 common and 600 Class B

  common shares in treasury                                 (7,964,783)           (7,964,782)

                                                            --------------------------------
 Total stockholders' equity                                   (116,031)              465,454

      Total liabilities & equity                            10,731,884            13,369,463
                                                            --------------------------------
</TABLE>



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed
 financial statements.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                         (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      For the Three Months Ended
                                                                               September                       September
 (Unaudited)                                                                      1999                            1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                                                            <C>                             <C>
 OPERATING REVENUES:
 Pari-mutuel commissions                                                       3,717,952                       3,899,013
 Concessions/and Other                                                           846,885                       1,050,357
                                                                              ------------------------------------------
   Total operating revenue                                                     4,564,837                       4,949,370

 Operating expenses:
 Wages, taxes and benefits                                                     1,473,630                       1,886,374
 Purses                                                                          976,248                       1,038,146
 Cost of food and beverage                                                       125,236                         142,693
 Administrative and general                                                    1,246,099                       1,327,735
 Depreciation and amortization                                                   129,235                         166,625
                                                                              ------------------------------------------
 Total operating expenses                                                      3,950,448                       4,561,573
 Income from operations                                                          614,389                         387,797

 Other income (expense):                                                              --
 Interest expense, net                                                          (179,940)                        (68,358)
 Equity income (loss) in investments                                             181,600                         101,000
 Other income, net loss and sale                                                     -0-                           3,362
                                                                              ------------------------------------------
 Total other income (expense)                                                      3,560                          36,006

 Income from operations before                                                        --
  provision for income taxes                                                     617,949                         423,801
                                                                                      --
 Provision for income tax                                                       (380,800)                             --

                                                                              ------------------------------------------

 Income before minority interest in subsidiary                                   998,749                         423,801
 Minority interest in subsidiary                                                      --                              --
                                                                              ------------------------------------------
 Income from continuing operations                                               998,749                         423,801

 Gain (Loss) from operations of discontinued
   harness racing subsidiary

 Gain (Loss) from disposal of
 restaurant subsidiary                                                        (1,943,108)                              0
                                                                              ------------------------------------------
  Net income                                                                    (944,359)                        423,801
 Basic and diluted per share data:
   Increase from continuing operations per share                              $     0.79                      $     0.36
   Gain from discontinued operations, net per share                           $     0.00                      $     0.00
   Loss from disposed of restaurant subsidiary, net per share                 $    (1.54)                     $     0.00
 Net income per share                                                         $     0.75                      $     0.34
 Basic and diluted weighted average
    common shares outstanding                                                  1,263,225                       1,263,225
                                                                              ==========================================
</TABLE>
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed
 financial statements.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    For The
                                                               Nine Months Ended
                                                                 September 30,
(Unaudited)                                                1999                 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                                    <C>                   <C>
 OPERATING REVENUES:
 Pari-mutuel commissions                               11,143,665            12,093,119

 Concessions/and Other                                  2,414,417             2,233,486
                                                       --------------------------------
   Total operating revenue                             13,558,082            14,826,605

 Operating expenses:
 Wages, taxes and benefits                              4,763,213             5,292,326
 Purses                                                 3,192,798             3,634,365
 Cost of food and beverage                                350,186               407,810
 Administrative                                         3,493,097             3,942,703
 Depreciation and amortization                            481,556               469,706
                                                       --------------------------------
 Total operating expenses                              12,280,850            13,746,910
 Income from operations                                 1,277,232             1,079,695

 Other income (expense):
 Interest expense, net                                   (379,519)             (286,417)
 Equity income (loss) in investments                      134,000               316,500
 Other income, net                                          1,900               102,800
                                                       --------------------------------
 Total other income (expense)                            (243,619)              132,883

 Income from operations before
  provision for income taxes                            1,033,613             1,212,578

 Less Provision for income tax                           (328,000)               26,000
                                                       --------------------------------
 Income before minority interest in
  subsidiary                                            1,361,613             1,186,578
 Minority interest in subsidiary                               --                    --
                                                       --------------------------------
 Income from continuing operations                      1,361,613             1,186,578

 Gain (Loss) from operations of discontinued
   harness racing subsidiary                                   --               576,200

 Gain (Loss) from disposal of
 restaurant subsidiary                                 (1,943,108)                   --
                                                       --------------------------------
  Net income                                             (581,495)            1,762,778
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1999              1998
                                                          ------------       -----------

<S>                                                       <C>                <C>
 Basic and diluted per share data:
 Income from continuing operations per share              $      1.08        $      0.94
 Gain from discontinued operations net per share          $      0.00        $      0.46
 Loss from restaurant subsidiary net per share            $     (1.54)       $      0.00

 Net income per share                                     $     (0.46)       $      1.40

 Basic and diluted weighted average
    common shares outstanding                               1,263,225          1,263,225
                                                          ==============================
</TABLE>


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed
 financial statements.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    For The
                                                               Nine Months Ended
                                                                 September 30,
                                                           1999                1998
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>                 <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income                                               (581,495)           1,762,778
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 net cash provided by operating activities:
- -------------------------------------------
Depreciation and amortization                             481,556              469,706
Minority interest in net Income of subsidiary                  --                   --
Equity in (income) loss from investments                 (134,000)            (316,500)
Gain from discontinued operations                              --             (576,200)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
- --------------------------------------------
Restricted cash                                          (582,201)            (403,302)
Accounts receivable                                        32,972              324,346
Prepaid expenses and other current assets                (242,790)            (182,575)
Other current assets                                      (18,229)              79,307
Investments
Other long term assets
Intangibles                                               757,011
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities            945,349             (686,750)
Outstanding parimutuel tickets                            (33,178)              73,047
Other long-term liabilities                              (301,587)
                                                        ------------------------------
Total adjustments                                       1,206,490           (1,520,508)
                                                        ------------------------------
Net cash provided by operating activities                 624,995              (74,230)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment               (147,738)            (572,039)
Change in investment balance                                   --                    0
                                                        ------------------------------
Net cash used in investing activities                    (147,738)            (572,039)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from long-term debt                                   --            5,006,109
Principal payments of debt                               (384,174)          (4,757,133)
 Issuance of common stock                                      --               24,000
                                                        ------------------------------
Net cash used in financing activities                    (384,174)             272,976

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                  93,083              (56,793)
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          188,462          374,292
                                                        ------------------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                281,545          317,499
                                                        ========================
</TABLE>


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated condensed
 financial statements


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


1.        SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

          INTERIM RESULTS
          In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals and deferrals) necessary to present fairly the Company's
consolidated financial position as of September 30, 1999, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30,
1999 and 1998. See the Company's Annual Report and Back Bay Restaurant's Annual
Report on Forms 10-K, included as exhibits to report, for a summary of the
significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying
consolidated condensed financial statements.

          PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
          The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements as of
September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 include the accounts of the Company, and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company accounts and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation. The Back Bay Restaurant Group, which was
sold pursuant to a stock repurchase agreement, is accounted for by the equity
method for the above mentioned periods.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


          RECLASSIFICATIONS
          Certain reclassifications were made to the 1998 financial statement
amounts to conform with the 1999 presentation.

          FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
          The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 1998 is presented for
comparative purposes and was taken from the audited consolidated financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 1998.

          INTANGIBLES, NET
          Intangible assets consist of goodwill, trade names and trademarks, and
deferred financing costs which are being amortized over the lesser of forty
years or their useful lives

          DEBT
          Long-term obligations which are in default have been classified as
current liabilities (see Note 3).

          INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
          The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 128, Earnings per Share, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Under SFAS No. 128, the basic and diluted net income per share of common stock
is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period, including potentially dilutive stock
options. The Company's stock options did not have a dilutive effect in 1999 and
1998 since the option prices per share were deemed to be equal to or higher than
the estimated average per share market price of the Company's common stock.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


1.        SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

          INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (continued)

          The amount of potentially dilutive common shares issuable under the
Company's stock options, if any, are determined based on the treasury stock
method.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
          In 1996 litigation ensued between Foxboro Realty Associates, LLC, ET
AL. ("FRA") and the Company, its subsidiary Foxboro Park, Inc., ET AL., over
Foxboro's right to occupy Foxboro Raceway. The Court issued an execution
pursuant to which Foxboro was evicted from the racetrack on July 31, 1997 (see
Legal Proceedings at Item 1). As a result, the Company discontinued its harness
racing operations.

          The remaining liabilities of the Company's discontinued operations at
September 30, 1999, are comprised of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     September 30, 1999
                                                     ------------------

<S>                                                  <C>
         Creditors Trust Agreement Promissory        $        174,451
         Obligations and other liabilities:
         Trade Payables                                        53,598
         Outstanding pari-mutuel tickets                      476,371
                                                     ----------------

                                                     $        704,420
                                                     ================
</TABLE>

          In February 1998 the Company executed an Assignment for the Benefit of
Creditors ("AFBC") for Foxboro Park, Inc., Foxboro Harness, Inc. and Foxboro
Thoroughbred, Inc. (collectively, the "Foxboro Entities"). The AFBC was executed
to provide a mechanism for the liquidation of its assets and the distribution of
proceeds to its creditors. Provided that 70% in amount and 50% in number of the
Foxboro Entities creditors become Assenting Creditors, the Company will
subordinate its claims except for those claims relating to certain contingent
litigation matters. Creditors must file a written assent with the Assignee in
order to become an Assenting Creditor. Assenting Creditors agree that the
submission of an assent to this AFBC will operate as a release of any claims,
that could be asserted by an Assenting Creditor seeking to avoid the corporate
separateness of the Company or any affiliate of the Company and the Foxboro
Entities.

          Additionally Assenting Creditors agree not to institute or continue a
suit against the Foxboro Entities or any other proceeding at law or in equity or
otherwise on account of any debt due and owing to the Assenting Creditor from
the Foxboro Entities, nor will the Assenting Creditor transfer its claim without
the written approval of the Assignee. Each Assenting Creditor accepts in lieu of
its claim against the Foxboro Entities the rights acquired in the AFBC.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


          In February 1998 the Company executed an Assignment for the Benefit of
Creditors ("AFBC") for Foxboro Park, Inc., Foxboro Harness, Inc. and Foxboro
Thoroughbred, Inc. (collectively, the "Foxboro Entities"). The AFBC was executed
to provide a mechanism for the liquidation of its assets and the distribution of
proceeds to its creditors. Provided that 70% in amount and 50% in number of the
Foxboro Entities creditors become Assenting Creditors, the Company will
subordinate its claims except for those claims relating to certain contingent
litigation matters. Creditors must file a written assent with the Assignee in
order to become an Assenting Creditor. Assenting Creditors agree that the
submission of an assent to this AFBC will operate as a release of any claims,
that could be asserted by an Assenting Creditor seeking to avoid the corporate
separateness of the Company or any affiliate of the Company and the Foxboro
Entities.

          Additionally Assenting Creditors agree not to institute or continue a
suit against the Foxboro Entities or any other proceeding at law or in equity or
otherwise on account of any debt due and owing to the Assenting Creditor from
the Foxboro Entities, nor will the Assenting Creditor transfer its claim without
the written approval of the Assignee. Each Assenting Creditor accepts in lieu of
its claim against the Foxboro Entities the rights acquired in the AFBC.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


3.        DEBT
          Long-term debt consisted of the following
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        September 30,      December 31,
                                                                            1999               1998
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                <C>
9.5% Century Bank and Trust Company ("Century  Bank") term,              4,702,849          4,904,828
loan requiring 84 monthly payments of principal and interest of
$58,319 beginning August 1, 1998 collateralized by a mortgage
and security interest in all real estate and personal property
located at Wonderland Greyhound Park and by 125,000 shares of
BBRG common stock held by the Company.

     7.5% Promissory Note, payable in 60 monthly payments of
principal and interest of $2,003, commencing April, 1995                    15,490             26,682
                                                                         ----------------------------
                                                                         4,718,339          4,931,510

  Less:
          Current maturities                                               287,366            350,663
          Debt obligations in default                                       10,000             10,000
                                                                         ----------------------------
Long Term Portion                                                        4,420,973          4,570,847
</TABLE>


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


3.   DEBT (CONT.)
          In May 1994, the Company entered into an agreement with BBRG to
transfer the operations under the Concessions Agreement and the Management
Agreement to the Company in return for a six year term note in the amount of
$970,000. In 1997 the Note was amended requiring equal quarterly payments of
principal and interest beginning April 1, 1999 of approximately $36,000 with
interest at 6%. This note was liquidated as partial consideration for the
disposal of the Company's interest in Back Bay Restaurant Group on September 24,
1999.

          In May 1994, holders of approximately $19,300,000 of the Company's
14.25% Subordinated Notes (the "Notes) exchanged them for approximately 887,000
shares of BBRG common stock. The shares were exchanged in full settlement of
principal, accumulated interest and default premiums due in respect of such
Notes. Holders of approximately $285,000 of the Notes elected not to participate
in the Exchange. As of September 30, 1999, a balance of $10,000 remains unpaid
and in default.

          In July 1998, the Company obtained long-term debt financing for
$5,000,000 with Century Bank. The proceeds were used to repay previously
outstanding indebtedness, including approximately $275,000 of subordinated debt,
$2,381,000 of a realty trust term loan, $1,568,000 of a line of credit note,
$118,000 on a margin agreement, and $356,000 of a short-term note payable. The
remaining proceeds were used to pay other liabilities. The note agreement
contains certain restrictive covenants including the maintenance of certain
financial ratios and debt coverage requirements. The note is collateralized by a
mortgage and security interest in all real estate and personal property at
Wonderland Greyhound Park.

INVESTMENTS
On September 24, 1999 the Company disposed of its interest in the Back Bay
Restaurant Group in exchange for a note receivable of $2,300,000 issued by a
principal stockholder of the Company, as well as forgiveness of a term note for
$970,000. The book value of the 673,451 shares sold was $ 8.69, the sale price
was $6.00. The loss on disposal of the investment was $1.8 million.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

The Consolidated Company had revenues of 13.6 million, operating expenses of
$12.2 million, and operating income of approximately $1.2 million in the nine
months ending September 30, 1999.

The table below illustrates certain key statistics for Wonderland Park, the
Company's greyhound racing operation, for the three months ended September 30,
1999 and 1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1999              1998
                                             --------------------------
<S>                                                <C>              <C>
Performances                                       91               105
Simulcast days                                     92                92
Pari-mutuel handle (thousands)
Live-on track                                   7,039             8,175
Live-simulcast                                 10,217            10,562
Guest-simulcast                                12,116            12,274
                                             --------------------------
Total                                          29,372            31,011

Total attendance                               95,374           108,415
                                             --------------------------

Average per capita on site wagering          $    201          $    189
</TABLE>


THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 , 1999 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1998.

        OPERATING REVENUE
          The Company is still experiencing a decline in total attendance,
caused by a variety of factors including a general decline in the pari-mutuel
racing industry and strong competition for the wagered dollar, from the
Massachusetts State Lottery and from the introduction of casino gambling and
slot machines in neighboring states.

          Total operating revenue decreased to $4.6 million in the quarter ended
September 30, 1999 as compared to $4.9 million in the same period of 1998.
Pari-mutuel commissions decreased by


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


approximately $0.2 million or 5% to $3.7 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1999. Total handle in second quarter of 1999 was approximately
$29.4 million as compared to $31.0 million in 1998. Guest-simulcast handle
decreased by approximately $158,000 from $12.2 million in the second quarter of
1998 to $12.1 million in the corresponding period in 1999. Live-on track handle
decreased by approximately $1.1 million in 1999 as compared to 1998, while
Live-simulcast handle decreased by approximately $346,000.

          Wonderland had fourteen fewer live racing performances in 1999 as
compared to 1998, with an average attendance of approximately 1,048 persons,
while average attendance was approximately 1,032 persons in 1998.

          OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses totalled approximately $3.9 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1999, a decrease of approximately $611,000 from
approximately $4.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998.

          The Company realized savings in general operating expenses due to
lower audio-visual, utility and occupancy costs. The Company also incurred lower
purse expense due to the decrease in on-track handle. In addition, there were
cost savings associated with wages, administrative and food costs.

          INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense was $179,000 during April through September 1999, an increase
of 111,000 over the same period.


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)



ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

          DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
          Depreciation and amortization was $129,000 in the second quarter of
1999 from $166,000 in the comparable period in 1998. Depreciation and
amortization are expensed on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of
the asset Depreciation has increased as additions have been made to fixed
assets.

          INCOME TAX PROVISION
          The Company recorded an estimated tax benefit of $328,000,
attributable to the loss on disposal of Back Bay restaurant Group.

          LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
          At September 30, 1999, the Company has a working capital deficit of
approximately $3.3 million, a stockholders' deficit of approximately $116,000
and is in default on certain debt obligations totaling approximately $10,000.
Historically, the Company's primary sources of capital to finance its
businesses have been its cash flow from operations and credit facilities. The
Company's capital needs are primarily from maintenance and enhancement of the
racing facility at Wonderland, and for debt service requirements.

          RACING OPERATIONS
          In order to meet the requirements for renewal of racing licenses in
2000, the Company's racing subsidiary must demonstrate, amongst other criteria,
it is a financially stable entity, capable of disposing of its obligations on a
timely basis. Although management is optimistic that it will be able to
demonstrate financial stability in their application for 2000 racing license,
there can be no assurance that the Racing Commission will continue to grant a
license to conduct racing on the schedule presently maintained at Wonderland.

          In the event that the Company is not successful in obtaining a Year
2000 racing license, the adverse impact on the Company's financial results and
position would be material.

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<PAGE>   18


                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     The Company is subject to various claims and legal actions that arise in
the ordinary course of its business.

     In 1996 litigation ensured between Foxboro Realty Associates, LLC, ET AL.
("FRA") and the Company, its subsidiary Foxboro Park, Inc., ET AL., in Norfolk
Superior Court in Massachusetts over Foxboro's right to occupy Foxboro Raceway.
The Court issued an execution pursuant to which Foxboro was evicted from the
racetrack on July 31, 1997. The parties appealed to the Appeals Court on January
27, 1998. The Company expects the appeals to be decided sometime during calendar
year 1999.

     On July 8, 1998, Foxboro Route 1 Limited Partnership, ET AL., filed a civil
action in Suffolk Superior Court in Massachusetts against The Westwood Group,
Inc., Wonderland Greyhound Park, Inc., ET AL., seeking payment for use and
occupancy of Foxboro Raceway, and other damages, from 1992 through July 1997.

     The ultimate outcome of such pending litigation cannot be determined at
this time, however it is the opinion of the Company's management, any liability
under such pending litigation would not materially affect its financial
condition or operations.

ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES
          None.

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
          None

ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
          None

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION
          None

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
          (a)  Exhibit
               The Company's December 31, 1998 Annual Report on Form 10K
               BBRG's December 31, 1998 Annual Report on Form 10K

          (B)  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
               None


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                    THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

                                   (Unaudited)


     Pursuant to the requirement 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.

                            THE WESTWOOD GROUP, INC.

Date November 15, 1999                          /s/ Richard P. Dalton
                                                --------------------------------
                                                Richard P. Dalton
                                                President, Chief Executive
                                                Officer and Director
                                                (Principal Financial and
                                                 Accounting Officer)


                                                                   PAGE 19 OF 19

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