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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998
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 0-18410
THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
DELAWARE 95-4233050
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse One, Los Angeles, California 90036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(323) 634-8634
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class on Which Registered
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Common Stock, Par Value $.001 NASDAQ SmallCap Market
Redeemable Warrants Boston Stock Exchange
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Common Stock, par value $.001
Redeemable Warrants
Class B Warrants
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Check whether the issuer: (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will 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-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
Issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year - $22,369,511
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
based upon the average of the closing bid and asked prices of such stock as of
October 9, 1998 as reported on the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotation System was $2,909,666.
As of October 9, 1998, there were 6,847,943 shares of common stock
outstanding.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
FORM 10-KSB ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1 Business ........................................................... 1
Item 2 Properties ......................................................... 7
Item 3 Legal Proceedings .................................................. 8
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ................ 8
PART II
Item 5 Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters ........... 9
Item 6 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations .......................................... 10
Item 7 Financial Statements ............................................... 18
Item 8 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure ........................................... 18
PART III
Item 9 Directors and Executive Officers; Compliance with
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act .................................. 19
Item 10 Executive Compensation ............................................. 21
Item 11 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management ..... 24
Item 12 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ..................... 25
Item 13 Exhibits, and Reports on Form 8-K .................................. 26
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report contains statements which constitute forward-looking
statements. These statements appear in a number of places in this Report and
include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the
Company with respect to (i) the Company's growth and expansion opportunities,
(ii) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of
operations, (iii) integration of recent acquisitions, (iv) the impact of
competition and (v) the expansion of the Company's international production,
distribution and certain other operations. Such forward-looking statements may
be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "anticipate," "intend," and
"expect." Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that
actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors. The accompanying information
contained in this Report, including, without limitation, the information set
forth in Item 6, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations -- Factors That Could Impact Future Results"
identifies important factors that could cause such differences. The Company does
not ordinarily make projections of its future operating results and undertakes
no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("the
"Company") are engaged in the acquisition, development, production and
distribution of dramatic, comedy, documentary and instructional television
series and movies and theatrical motion pictures (together "projects"). The
Company's projects are distributed in the United States and in international
markets for exhibition on standard broadcast television (network and
syndication), basic cable and pay cable, and for video and theatrical release.
Typically, the Company grants distribution rights in various media for limited
periods of time and in specified geographical areas in exchange for financial
guarantees which the Company uses to finance the cost of a project. These
projects may become part of the Company's library and may be relicensed when the
initial distribution licenses expire.
One source of revenue for the Company is the development and production
of made-for-television movies. There is an active market for made-for-television
movies. The Company generally finances the cost of production from licensing
fees. The Company has been able to develop and produce made-for-television
movies for an amount which does not significantly exceed the initial television
license fee. This license fee, whether it be from a network or a cable company,
generally enables the licensee to broadcast the made-for-television movie a
limited number of times during a specific time period. After the licensee has
broadcast the made-for-television movie in accordance with this arrangement, the
remaining rights belong to the producer, or the Company. Additional profits may
be realized from the exploitation of made-for-television movies in other
markets.
The production of television series represents another source of revenue
for the Company. As with made-for-television movies, the cost of a television
series is financed (in whole or in part) from licensing fees. These fees come
from domestic television networks and/or foreign distribution companies in
exchange for exclusive rights to broadcast or distribute the series in certain
markets for specified periods of time. After the expiration of these rights,
additional revenues may be derived from relicensing these series in the same or
other markets such as domestic and foreign syndication and home video.
The Company also provides producer and executive producer services to
others in connection with the production of projects. The Company receives fees
for these services and is generally entitled to participate in future profits
from these projects. The Company received fees for producing the theatrical
motion picture What's Love Got to Do With It and the made-for-television movies
Against the Wall, Lily Dale, Floating Away and The Passion of Ayn Rand, and has
in the past received fees for the television series Dave's World and Can't Hurry
Love. The Company did not finance any of the production costs of these projects
and is entitled to receive profit participation from each of these projects.
On October 20, 1997, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding capital
stock of The Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment Corporation, Grosso-Jacobson
Productions, Inc., and Grosso-Jacobson Music Company, Inc. (the "Grosso-Jacobson
Companies"). The Grosso-Jacobson Companies are known for their wide variety of
prime time series and made-for-television movies. The Grosso-Jacobson Companies
operate out of a 70,000 square foot production facility and office complex in
Toronto, Canada. Included in the Toronto facility is a wardrobe business
containing approximately 37,000 costumes and an extensive prop inventory.
Subsequent to the Company's 1998 fiscal year end, on July 15, 1998, the
Company acquired 100% of the outstanding capital stock of MWI Distribution,
Inc., (doing business as MediaWorks International)( "MediaWorks International").
MediaWorks International provides international television and video
distribution, specializing in the licensing of children's and family programming
and animation. MediaWorks International is also a co-production and co-financing
partner in various animated and live-action programming ventures and engages in
worldwide sales of direct-to-video series and specials. Management believes that
the acquisition of MediaWorks International expands the
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Company's distribution business to include the international market and will
provide increased opportunities to expand MediaWorks International's
international co-production activities.
ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF PROGRAMMING
In order for the Company to produce and develop a project, the Company
must acquire the literary property, develop the property into a saleable
project, finance and sell the project to broadcasters, studios and/or other
investors and, finally, produce the project.
ACQUISITION OF EXISTING PROPERTIES. The Company's projects come from a
number of different sources, including true stores or original fictional
material. The Company usually acquires rights to properties through option
agreements for a nominal fee against a more substantial purchase price. Options
enable the Company to develop the property during the option period before
committing to its acquisition. Having an option also enables the Company to
secure a financing or production commitment, including payment of the purchase
price of the property, before actually purchasing the property. Terms of options
vary significantly and are dependent upon, among other factors, the professional
reputation and standing of the author or other owner of the property, the level
of revenues or profits that the Company estimates may be derived from the
exploitation of the property and the estimated cost of further development and
production of the property.
DEVELOPMENT AND PACKAGING OF PROJECTS. Once the Company has acquired the
rights to a property, the development process continues by preparing outlines or
first-draft screenplays or teleplays. During the development phase of a project,
tentative commitments are sought from buyers or licensees, such as studios,
networks, and independent financing sources, and a proposed production schedule
and budget are prepared. Often these projects are created, acquired and
developed (including specifically selected talent such as directors and actors),
to be offered as a "package" to broadcast, financial and distribution entities
as a more attractive project. The Company believes that packaging a literary
property enhances its ability and opportunities to obtain favorable production,
financing and distribution commitments. The Company currently has in various
stages of development five television series and pilots, and six
made-for-television movies.
FINANCING THE PROJECT. The Company may finance the production of a
project using its own resources or by entering into arrangements with third
parties for financing part or all of the production costs. The Company typically
tries to secure a financing or production commitment for a project from
broadcast and cable networks, studios, distributors and independent financing
sources, prior to expending substantial sums in the development process.
However, the Company does advance its own funds to meet the interim costs of
development for projects which are then reimbursed to the Company pursuant to
the production contracts. To the extent that the Company utilizes its own
resources to finance a production, in whole or in part, it endeavors to enter
into arrangements to receive funds in exchange for exhibition, distribution
and/or other rights. Entering into such agreements reduces the Company's
financial risk for any particular production. However, entering into such
agreements also reduces the Company's potential revenues from such productions.
Determinations as to financing any production, either in whole or in part, and
arrangements relating thereto are made by management on an individual project
basis.
PRODUCTION, PRODUCER AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SERVICES. Production of a
project is divided into three phases: pre-production, principal photography and
post-production.
When the Company receives final approval from its buyer or financing
source (such as a television network or studio), the project is put into the
pre-production phase. During this phase, agreements with talent, including
performers, a director and the production staff are completed. Locations are
selected and arrangements are made for sets, props, equipment and other
production requirements. The pre-production phase may continue for several weeks
for a made-for-television movie and up to several months for a theatrical motion
picture. After pre-production is completed, the production enters the principal
photography phase.
During the principal photography phase, the Company produces the project
on tape or film. Actors perform on sets, in the studio and on location in
accordance with a pre-determined schedule and budget established by the Company
as producer. Principal photography for a made-for-television movie is usually
completed in approximately three to four
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weeks while principal photography for a theatrical motion picture could require
several months. Upon completion of principal photography, the project enters the
post-production phase.
During the post-production phase, the film shot during principal
photography is transformed into a completed project. The post-production phase
includes editing, addition of sound effects, musical scoring and implementing
other technical processes required to complete the project.
The Company provides producer and executive producer services in
connection with the production of its projects and is involved in all phases of
their production. The Company receives fees for these services and is generally
entitled to a percentage of future profits from these projects.
DISTRIBUTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS. Completed projects not purchased
outright are distributed by the Company or by independent third parties who have
distribution rights in certain territories for a specific period of time. These
distribution companies retain a percentage of the revenues received from the
distribution of projects and are entitled to recover certain expenses relating
to such distribution. The Company may retain certain rights to distribute its
projects in international and domestic markets or to distribute the projects
after a certain period of time has expired or after the project has been
exhibited or released on a specific number of occasions. The Company may obtain
advances against domestic and international distribution revenues in order to
finance development and production.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
From July 1992 through June 30, 1998, the Company has produced the
following projects in the following categories:
MADE-FOR-TELEVISION MOVIES:
Floating Away - a made-for-television movie produced for Showtime, which
owns the movie. The movie aired in October 1998. The movie was directed by John
Badham and stars Rosanna Arquette, Paul Hogan and Judge Reinhold. The Company
was the executive producer and will receive a continuing profit participation.
The Passion of Ayn Rand - a made-for-television movie produced for
Showtime, which owns the movie. The movie stars Helen Mirren, Peter Fonda, Eric
Stolz and Julie Delpy. The movie was directed by Christopher Menaul. The Company
was the executive producer and will receive a continuing profit participation.
Marabunta a.k.a. Legion of Fire: Killer Ants - a made-for-television
movie produced for Fox Broadcasting Company. The movie was aired June 24, 1998
and stars Eric Lutes, Julia Campbell and Mitch Pillegi. The Company licensed
this movie to the World International Network for broadcast outside the United
States.
Moonlight Becomes You - a made-for-television movie produced for the Fox
Family Channel based on a Mary Higgins-Clark novel and starring Donna Mills. The
Company licensed this movie to Hallmark Entertainment for broadcast outside of
North America and to Alliance Communications for broadcast in Canada.
Let Me Call You Sweetheart - a made-for-television movie produced for the
Fox Family Channel based on a Mary Higgins Clark novel and starring Meredith
Baxter. The Company licensed this movie to Hallmark Entertainment for broadcast
outside of North America and to Alliance Communications for broadcast in Canada.
Lily Dale - a made-for-television movie produced for Showtime, which owns
this movie. This movie, which aired in June 1996, stars Mary Stuart Masterson,
Sam Shepard, Jean Stapleton and Tim Guinee. The Company was the executive
producer and receives a continuing profit participation.
Against The Wall - a made-for-television movie produced for Home Box
Office, which owns this movie. This movie, which aired in March 1994, was
directed by John Frankenheimer, who received an Emmy for his direction of this
movie, and stars Kyle MacLachlan and Samuel Jackson, Jr. Irwin Meyer, Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, was nominated for Producer of the Year by The
Producers Guild of America for his role as executive producer of this movie. The
Company was the executive producer and receives a continuing profit
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The Price She Paid - a made-for-television movie starring Loni Anderson
and Anthony John Denison which was broadcast on the CBS television network in
1992 and 1993. The Company has licensed this movie to World International
Network for broadcast outside North America under the title Plan of Attack.
When A Stranger Calls . . . Back - a made-for-television movie initially
aired on Showtime which is owned by MCA Television Entertainment. The stars of
this movie are Carol Kane and Charles Durning. The teleplay was written by Fred
Walton who also directed this movie. The Company was the executive producer and
receives a continuing profit participation.
The Secret Passion of Robert Clayton - a made-for-television movie which
aired on the USA Network. The Company produced this movie in association with
Wilshire Court Productions, which owns this movie. The stars are John Mahoney
and Scott Valentine. The Company was the executive producer and receives a
continuing profit participation.
TELEVISION SERIES:
Dave's World - The Company produced 96 half-hour episodes of this
television series which was based on the books by Pulitzer Prize winning,
syndicated columnist Dave Barry and aired on CBS. This series starred Harry
Anderson and was directed by James Widdoes. The Company rendered executive
producer services for this series and is entitled to a continuing adjusted gross
profit participation.
The Big Easy - The Company produced 31 one-hour episodes of this series
which aired on the USA Network in 1996 and 1997.
Can't Hurry Love - The Company produced 19 half-hour episodes of this
series that began airing on CBS in September 1995. The Company rendered
executive producer services for this series and is entitled to a continuing
adjusted gross profit participation.
Future Quest - a 22 half-hour episode series which is owned by the
Company and is hosted by Jeff Goldblum. Experts in several science disciplines
compare the futuristic visions of pop culturists with the current breakthrough
advances in science and technology. This series aired on the Public Broadcasting
Station ("PBS") and continues to be licensed internationally.
Laurie Cooks Light & Easy - a 65 half-hour episode series which is owned
by the Company and is hosted by cookbook author Laurie Burrows Grad. This series
features celebrities such as Wolfgang Puck, Jill St. John and Florence Griffith
Joyner who prepare meals in the light and easy way. This series initially aired
on the Learning Channel and is being distributed internationally by Unipix
International.
Home Green Home - a 10 half-hour series which is owned by the Company and
is hosted by Keely Shaye Smith. This instructional series which focuses on home
planting and gardening aired on PBS and is being distributed internationally by
Unipix International.
Superstars of Action - a 26 half-hour episode action series which is
owned by the Company and was produced for German broadcaster Beta-Taurus. This
biography series is hosted by Robert Wagner and profiles actions of stars
including Steve McQueen and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This series is licensed to
The Learning Channel.
Hollywood Stuntmakers I and II - a 26 half-hour episode series which was
produced for The Discovery Channel and stars James Coburn. This series features
stunts by Hollywood's best stuntmen and women in action and initially aired on
The Learning Channel.
FX Masters - a 13 episode series which was produced for The Learning
Channel. Hosted by Christopher Reeve, this series takes a behind the scenes look
at how special effects and movie magic are made and is currently licensed to the
Discovery Network.
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Mysterious Forces Beyond - a 26 half-hour episode series which aired on
The Learning Channel and was sold to Canadian Broadcaster Western International
Communications. This series employs its news gathering resources to uncover the
facts behind some of the world's most confounding mysteries, including
telekinesis, psychic-healing and ghosts. The Company is entitled to receive
distribution fees from this series.
Hollywood Babylon - a 26 half-hour series which is based on the original
international best selling book of the same name by Kenneth Anger and is hosted
by Tony Curtis. This series explores the hidden underside of Hollywood through
live re-creations and archival film footage and photographs.
A Day With - a one hour interview show which aired on the Fox
Broadcasting Network in June 1996.
THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURE:
What's Love Got To Do With It - a theatrical motion picture produced by
the Company for Disney's Touchstone Pictures. Based on the life story of rock
superstar Tina Turner, this film was released in June 1993. Stars Angela Bassett
and Larry Fishburne received Academy Awards nominations for their roles. The
Company was the executive producer and received a profit participation.
Although the Company does not, and does not currently intend to, invest
funds in the production of additional theatrical motion pictures, it continues
to develop and acquire rights to theatrical motion picture projects. If the
Company is successful in its attempts to develop these theatrical motion picture
projects, the Company anticipates that a studio, independent financing source,
distributor, or a combination of these sources, would be responsible for
financing the production of such theatrical projects. In such event, the Company
would receive a fee for its production services as well as a profit
participation in the project.
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
The Company always has projects in various stages of development. These
projects consist of television series, made-for-television movies and theatrical
motion pictures. The Company periodically evaluates the expected use of its
projects in development to determine if they will be further developed or
produced (either by itself or with others), sold or abandoned. Decisions as to
projects in development are made by management on a case-by-case basis.
The Company has concepts, treatments, scripts, properties or projects
under option which management is now in the process of developing and renaming
for submission to networks, studios or financing sources for production for
television or theatrical release. As of this date, however, there can be no
assurance that any of the specific projects identified below or any of the
scripts or other projects which the Company has under option will result in
completed projects, or if completed, that such projects will be profitable to
the Company.
The Company is currently developing the following projects in the
following categories:
TELEVISION SERIES AND PILOTS:
Arresting Women - a pilot commitment for a reality-based one-hour
dramatic series about females in law enforcement for Lifetime Television.
The Lottery Winners - a one-hour dramatic series based on short stories
by Mary Higgins Clark for Lifetime Television.
Rod Serlings: Stops Along The Way - a one-hour dramatic series based on
material written by Rod Serling (Twilight Zone, Planet of the Apes) for
syndication by Tribune Entertainment.
The Border - a one-hour dramatic series in association with Edward James
Olmos' Productions. This project centers around the head of a contemporary
special government crime unit located on the borders of Texas and Mexico.
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Beneath the Robes - a half-hour sitcom co-produced with Columbia-TriStar
Television for ABC Television Network, written by Julia Newton.
MADE-FOR-TELEVISION MOVIES:
Pretend You Don't See Her - a made-for-television movie based on a Mary
Higgins Clark novel for USA Network.
All Around the Town - a made-for-television movie based on a Mary Higgins
Clark novel for USA Network.
Loves Music, Loves to Dance - a made-for-television movie based on a Mary
Higgins Clark novel for USA Network.
The Wade Burnett Story - a made-for-television movie written by Ann
Powell and Thomas Cook.
White Slave - a made-for-television movie for CBS with writer L.
Virginia Browne (Zoya, Secrets) and Joseph Slowinsky.
The Mary Kay Letourneau Story - a made-for-television movie for the USA
Network with writer Julie Hebert.
INTERNATIONAL:
The Red Phone - a made-for-television movie co-produced with Pro-Sieban
(a German Broadcaster). Scripts are in development to create a franchise of
made-for-television movies.
SYNDICATION:
The 16th Minute - a half-hour talk show starring Kato Kaelin being
developed for syndication.
ACQUISITIONS
The acquisition of the Grosso-Jacobson Companies has provided the Company
with the opportunity to significantly expand its production capabilities for
entertainment products. The Company has combined the Grosso-Jacobson Companies'
business of producing primarily television series with the Company's business of
producing theatrical feature and made-for-television movies, thereby expanding
its operations in the entertainment industry. The Grosso-Jacobson Companies'
access to a production facility and office complex in Toronto, Canada, a
wardrobe business containing approximately 37,000 costumes and an extensive prop
inventory allows the Company to produce a greater number and a broader variety
of entertainment products in a cost -effective manner. The Company is utilizing
the facilities and production expertise available to the Grosso-Jacobson
Companies to increase its presence in a variety of markets, including television
series, made-for-television movies, and cable television.
The acquisition of MediaWorks International has provided the Company with
the opportunity to significantly expand its presence in the international
market. The Company intends to provide international television and video
distribution, expanding on MediaWorks International's specialization in the
licensing of children's and family programming and animation. The Company also
intends to expand MediaWorks International's co-production and co-financing
activities and to continue to engage in worldwide sales of direct-to-video
series and specials. The Company expects to capitalize on the international
production and distribution expertise acquired from the acquisition of
MediaWorks International to position the Company as a major source for a variety
of programming in the international market.
EMPLOYEES
The Company currently employs fourteen persons on a full-time basis,
including four independent contractors. The Company believes that it has a
satisfactory relationship with its employees.
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In connection with certain of its activities, such as the development and
production of projects, the Company has and expects to continue to utilize the
services of independent third parties. The extent of the Company's utilization
of these services will be determined on a project-by-project basis. The Company
believes that such services are available from numerous sources at competitive
rates.
The Company is a party to collective bargaining agreements with the
Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of
America. In connection with its production and other activities, the Company may
employ personnel, such as writers, directors and performing artists, who are
members of unions that are parties to collective bargaining agreements.
COMPETITION
The acquisition, development, production and distribution of television
programming and feature films is highly competitive. Many companies compete to
obtain the literary properties, creative personnel, talent, production personnel
and financing which are essential to produce and market the Company's products.
The Company's principal competitors are the major motion picture studios,
U.S. cable and television networks and numerous independent production
companies. Most of the Company's principal competitors have greater financial
resources than those currently available to the Company and are in a better
position than the Company to obtain literary properties, attract talent, produce
projects and effect broad market distribution of their completed projects. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to initiate,
develop and complete projects which will result in the production of
made-for-television movies, television series or mini-series or films for
theatrical release on a basis that will prove profitable to the Company in light
of the intense competition encountered by the Company in all significant phases
of its production and distribution activities.
The Company's ultimate success also depends, and will continue to depend,
upon its ability to produce programming for television and theatrical release
which has significant appeal in highly competitive entertainment markets which
are subject to such unpredictable factors as the preferences of the viewing
public. Preferences of the public change and a shift in demand could cause the
Company's current projects to lose their appeal. Television and feature films
also compete with many other forms of entertainment and leisure time activities,
certain of which include new areas of technology (i.e., video games and home
videos), the impact of which cannot be predicted.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
The Code and Ratings Administration of the Motion Picture Association of
America, an industry trade association, decides ratings for age group
suitability for domestic theatrical distribution of motion pictures. U.S.
television stations and networks, as well as foreign governments, impose
restrictions on the content of television programming. To the extent that the
Company's projects do not comply with certain of these regulations, they may be
effectively prohibited from exhibition on applicable television stations,
networks and in foreign territories, or may be edited accordingly.
The television industry is subject to governmental regulation by the
Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC"). The FCC repealed its financial
interest and syndication rules, effective September 21, 1995. Those FCC rules
were adopted in 1970 to limit television network control over television
programming and the rights which they may retain in programs. As a result,
broadcasters have continued to increase in-house productions of television
programming for the networks' own use and over which the networks have a
financial interest. The Company believes that the repeal of these FCC rules has
increased competition from the networks.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases approximately 13,725 square feet located at 5757
Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California for its corporate offices pursuant
to a lease which expires on November 30, 1999. The current annual rent expense
is approximately $214,110. The Company also leases approximately 4,429 square
feet located at 767 3rd Avenue in New York City for corporate offices pursuant
to a lease which expires on June 30, 2002. The current annual rent expense is
approximately $167,928. The Company utilizes approximately 70,000 square feet of
production facilities
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in Toronto, Canada. The Company believes that its current facilities are
sufficient for its current needs and its needs for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the normal course of its business, the Company is subject to various
claims and legal actions. The Company believes that it will not be materially
adversely affected by the ultimate outcome of any of these matters either
individually or in the aggregate.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS
(a) On April 28, 1998, a special meeting of the Company's stockholders was held.
(b) The following directors were elected at the meeting: Arthur H. Bernstein,
Michael Collyer, Salvatore Grosso, Michael Iscove, Lawrence S. Jacobson, Irwin
Meyer, and Gilbert J. Spiegel.
(c) Stockholders voted to approve the Company's 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. There
were 9,516,684 votes cast in favor of the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, 783,533
votes cast against the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, and 55,105 abstentions.
Stockholders voted to approve an amendment to the Company's Restated
Certificate of Incorporation to effect a one-for-three reverse stock split.
There were 16,906,490 votes cast in favor of the amendment of the Certificate of
Incorporation, 434,575 votes cast against the amendment of the Certificate of
Incorporation, and 51,908 abstentions.
At the meeting, the votes cast in the election for directors were as
follows:
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Arthur H. Bernstein 17,090,588 0 302,385
Michael Collyer 17,086,471 0 306,502
Salvatore Grosso 17,089,371 0 303,602
Michael Iscove 17,090,621 0 302,352
Lawrence S. Jacobson 17,090,213 0 302,760
Irwin Meyer 17,084,096 0 308,877
Gilbert J. Spiegel 17,090,246 0 302,727
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's Common Stock is currently traded on the Nasdaq Small Cap
Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbol "TPEG" and on the Boston Stock Exchange under
the symbol "TPG." The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices on
Nasdaq for the periods indicated, as reported by Nasdaq, retroactively adjusted
for the May 1996 one-for-four and the May 1998 one-for-three reverse stock
splits. The quotations are inter-dealer prices without adjustment for retail
mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions, and do not necessarily represent actual
transactions.
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Fiscal Year -- 1997:
Quarter Ended
September 30, 1996 ................... $4.02 $3.39
December 31, 1996 .................... 4.41 3.39
March 31, 1997 ....................... 4.59 3.39
June 30, 1997 ........................ 4.32 2.25
Fiscal Year -- 1998:
Quarter Ended
September 30, 1997 ................... $3.38 $2.25
December 31, 1997 .................... 3.28 1.88
March 31, 1998 ....................... 2.72 1.50
June 30, 1998 ........................ 2.38 1.44
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On October 9, 1998, the prices of the Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq
were $0.75 bid and $0.5625 asked. On such date there were approximately 160
holders of record of the Common Stock. The number of shareholders does not take
into account shareholders for whom shares are being held in the name of
brokerage firms or clearing agencies.
The Company has outstanding 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock
which is entitled to annual dividends aggregating $425,000. The Company has
outstanding 50,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock which is entitled to
annual dividends aggregating $30,000. The Company has outstanding 25,000 shares
of Series E Preferred Stock which is entitled to annual dividends aggregating
$15,000. No dividends may be paid on the Common Stock unless all dividends on
the Series A Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred
Stock have been paid or provision has been made for such payment. Pursuant to
the terms of the Company's outstanding Series A Preferred Stock, which it issued
in a public offering consummated in December 1994, pursuant to the terms of the
Company's outstanding Series D Preferred Stock, which it issued in a private
placement in July 1998, and pursuant to the terms of the Company's outstanding
Series E Preferred Stock, which it issued in a private placement in September
1998, the Company, at its option, may pay dividends on such preferred stock in
cash or in shares of its Common Stock.
The Company has never paid a cash dividend on the Common Stock and
presently intends to retain any future earnings for investment and use in its
business operations. There can be no assurance that the Company's operations
will generate the revenues and cash flow required to declare cash dividends on
the Company's outstanding Common Stock in future fiscal periods or that the
Company will have legally available funds to pay dividends on such Common Stock.
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Consequently, no cash dividends are expected to be paid in the foreseeable
future except to the extent required to satisfy the Company's obligations with
respect to its outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and/or Series D Preferred
Stock.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
the Company's Financial Statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere
herein.
The Notes to the Financial Statements and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" set forth herein
contain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company and its
operations that are subject to certain risks and factors which could cause the
Company's future actual results of operations and future financial condition to
differ materially from that described herein. These risk factors include, but
are not limited to, the number of the Company's projects in development that
result in completed productions that yield revenues during specific fiscal
periods, the lapse in time between the expenditures made by the Company and the
receipt of cash and the timing of such production expenditures and related
revenues. Other risk factors include the intensity of competition from other
television and motion picture producers and distributors, the status of the
Company's liquidity in future fiscal periods, the Company's ability to integrate
the acquisition of MediaWorks and factors that generally affect the
entertainment industry, such as changes in management at the major studios,
broadcast and distribution companies, as well as economic, political,
regulatory, technological and public taste environments, as well as the factors
discussed below in "-- Factors That Could Impact Future Results".
The Company's revenues are primarily derived from the production and
distribution of completed television projects and producer fees. The amount of
revenues derived by the Company in any one period is dependent upon, among other
factors, projects completed during any such period and the distribution of
completed projects. Revenues from producer fees are primarily dependent on the
number of projects being produced by the Company and the agreements relating to
such projects. Accordingly, the amount of revenues recognized in any period are
not necessarily indicative of revenues to be recognized by the Company in future
periods.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues received from license fees for distribution rights to
projects-in-process constitute deferred income until the project becomes
available for broadcast in accordance with the terms of its licensing agreements
and are recognized as revenue at such time. Revenues from completed projects
where distribution rights are owned by the Company are recognized when the
project becomes commercially available for broadcasting or exhibition in certain
media and geographical territories by the licensee. Revenues from the sale of
projects completed under straight producer arrangements are recognized during
the production phase. Additional licensing fees, distribution fees or profit
participations are recognized as earned in accordance with the terms of the
related agreements.
Amortization of film costs is charged to operations on a project by
project basis. Under the individual film forecast method of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 53, the cost charged per period is determined
by multiplying the remaining unamortized costs of the project by a fraction,
whose numerator is the income generated by the project during the period and
whose denominator is management's estimate of the total gross revenue to be
derived by the project over its useful life from all sources. The effect on the
amortization of completed projects resulting from revision of management's
estimates of total gross revenue on certain projects are reflected in the year
in which such revisions are made.
On October 20, 1997, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of the
Grosso-Jacobson Companies for 2,222,222 shares of the Company's Common Stock.
The acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interests and, consequently,
the accompanying historical financial information for all periods presented has
been restated to reflect the effects of the combination.
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On July 15, 1998, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of MWI
Distribution, Inc.,(doing business as MediaWorks International). The acquisition
was accounted for using the purchase accounting method and, consequently, the
Company's historical financial statements will not reflect the results of
operations of MediaWorks International prior to the date of acquisition.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 ("FISCAL 1998") COMPARED WITH THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
1997 ("FISCAL 1997")
Revenues for the year ended June 30, 1998 were $22,369,511 as compared to
$5,521,441 for the year ended June 30, 1997, an increase of 400%. Revenues for
the year ended June 30, 1998 primarily consisted of fees from the production and
distribution of one made-for-television movie for a broadcast network and four
additional made-for-television movies which were exhibited on The Family Channel
and Showtime Network, and are currently being distributed internationally.
Revenues for the year ended June 30, 1997 primarily consisted of the continuing
international distribution of completed projects and from personal management
fees, which business was discontinued in June 1998. This significant increase
from Fiscal 1997 was the result of a greater level of production and
distribution.
Amortization of film costs for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 was
$9,384,311 and $503,552, respectively, and was computed using the Individual
Film Forecast Method. Amortization as a percentage of total revenues increased
from 9.1% for Fiscal 1997 to 42.0% for Fiscal 1998. The difference reflects the
mix of projects for which the Company has no expectation of additional revenues
that are amortized at 100% of cost and projects for which the Company has
retained distribution rights for future sale that are amortized according to the
Individual Film Forecast Method. Write-offs of projects in development were
$199,450 and $212,920 for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Cost of sales for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 was $9,773,397
and $3,769,025, respectively. Cost of sales as a percentage of total revenues
decreased from 68.2% for Fiscal 1997 to 43.7% for Fiscal 1998. The difference
results from the mix of product produced by the Company in Fiscal 1998 as
compared to Fiscal 1997.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $3,592,772 in Fiscal 1998
from $4,980,816 in Fiscal 1997 or a decrease of $1,388,044. This decrease was
primarily attributable to an increase in production activity which absorbed more
of the producer fees.
Interest income during the year ended June 30, 1998 was $61,817. During
the year ended June 30, 1997, interest income was $227,188 and primarily
consisted of amortization of the imputed interest discount on notes received
from the sale of common stock by the Company to related parties, interest
related to a trade note receivable and dividends earned on a portion of the cash
proceeds from the Company's September 1996 public offering. On June 30, 1997 the
Company and Mountaingate Productions LLC ("Mountaingate") mutually agreed to
terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement and promissory note, as described in Note
7 of the Notes to Financial Statements. This termination resulted in the Company
writing off the non-recourse portion of the accrued interest on the note
totaling $133,142.
Interest and financing expense in Fiscal 1998 was ($4,225) as compared to
($156,975) in Fiscal 1997. The interest and financing expense in Fiscal 1997
primarily consisted of deferred financing charges which were expensed upon
repayment of the $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 10% promissory notes
described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
During the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company wrote off
$196,105 and $387,295, respectively, of notes receivable and other assets
relating to the sale by the Company of 175,000 shares of Common Stock to certain
related parties.
On November 4, 1996, the Company settled its litigation with a former
officer and director in a negotiated stipulated settlement filed with the Los
Angeles County Superior Court that required the Company to make aggregate
payments of $575,000 in exchange for an agreement by this individual not to
compete with the Company through December 31, 1998. Accordingly, amortization of
the covenant not to compete was ($276,000) in Fiscal 1998.
The net loss applicable to common shareholders was $1,836,916 for Fiscal
1998 as compared to $5,017,145 for Fiscal 1997. Of this amount for Fiscal 1998,
$889,089 represents non-recurring expenses and $425,000 represents the dividend
paid in Common Stock to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock.
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 ("FISCAL 1997") COMPARED WITH THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
1996 ("FISCAL 1996")
Revenues for the year ended June 30, 1997 were $5,521,441 as compared to
$11,443,243 for the year ended June 30, 1996. Revenues for Fiscal 1997 primarily
consisted of fees from the continuing international distribution of completed
projects and from personal management fees. Revenues for the year ended June 30,
1996 primarily consisted of revenues from the distribution of completed
projects, producers' fees from the initial airing of the television series
Dave's World, personal management fees and amounts received from to the
completion of the made-for-television movie, Lily Dale, that was sold.
Amortization of film costs for the years ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 was
$503,552 and $857,199, respectively, and was computed using the Individual Film
Forecast Method. Amortization as a percentage of total revenues decreased from
7.5% for Fiscal 1996 to 9.1% for Fiscal 1997. The difference reflects the mix
of projects for which the Company has no expectation of additional revenues that
are amortized at 100% of cost and projects for which the Company has retained
distribution rights for future sale that are amortized according to the
Individual Film Forecast Method. Write-offs of projects in development were
$212,920 and $103,404 for the years ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Cost of sales for the years ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 was $3,769,025
and $7,757,020, respectively. Cost of sales as a percentage of total revenues
increased from 67.8% for Fiscal 1996 to 68.2% for Fiscal 1997.
General and administrative expenses increased to $4,980,816 in Fiscal 1997
from $4,715,483 in Fiscal 1996 or an increase of $265,333. This increase was
primarily attributable to the expansion of staff in the television development
and accounting departments, the addition of professional consultants and the
payment of legal fees.
Interest income during the year ended June 30, 1997 was $227,188 as
compared to $84,911 for the year ended June 30, 1996. Interest income during
Fiscal 1997 primarily consisted of amortization of the imputed interest discount
on notes received from the sale of common stock by the Company to related
parties, interest related to a trade note receivable and dividends earned on a
portion of the cash proceeds from the Company's September 1996 public offering.
On June 30, 1997 the Company and Mountaingate mutually agreed to terminate the
Stock Purchase Agreement and promissory note described in Note 7 of the Notes to
Financial Statements. This termination resulted in the Company writing off the
non-recourse portion of the interest on the note totaling $133,142.
Interest and financing expense in Fiscal 1997 amounted to ($156,975) and
primarily consisted of deferred financing charges which were expensed to
operations upon repayment of the $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 10%
promissory notes described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements
accompanying this report. Interest and financing expense in Fiscal 1996
primarily consisted of interest on notes payable. Interest and financing expense
in Fiscal 1996 was ($22,920).
Expense due to settlement of litigation during the year ended June 30,
1997, was $160,479. The Company agreed to pay $50,000 in cash and issue 32,500
shares of the Company's Common Stock valued at $1.125 per share to Cypress
Entertainment LP in connection with the DSL Entertainment JV litigation.
On November 4, 1996, the Company settled its litigation with a former
officer and director in a negotiated stipulated settlement filed with the Los
Angeles County Superior Court that required the Company to make aggregate
payments of $575,000 in exchange for an agreement by this individual not to
compete with the Company through December 31, 1998. Amortization of the related
party covenant not to compete was ($184,000) in Fiscal 1997.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company needs greater resources to develop and produce programming and
increase its presence in the domestic and international distribution markets.
Although the Company limits its financial risk in producing projects by
obtaining financing commitments prior to production, the Company must use its
own funds to cover certain production and overhead costs. The Company
anticipates certain seasonal working capital needs related to the development,
production and acquisition of programing and other related operating costs. The
Company has had, and
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intends to continue to engage in, exploratory discussions concerning programing
and other acquisition opportunities, and any such acquisition could result in
additional capital requirements.
The Company's cash commitments for the year ending June 30, 1999 include
payment of its current liabilities of $441,962 and compensation to officers and
key independent contractors of $2,178,000 and office rent of $432,610,
aggregating approximately $3,052,570.
Net cash provided by operating activities of the Company in Fiscal 1998
was $2,593,520 as compared to $2,060,756 in Fiscal 1997. Net cash used in
investing activities during the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 was
($3,630,449) and ($7,909,795), respectively. Net cash used in financing
activities of the Company during the year ended June 30, 1998 was ($234,190) and
net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended June 30, 1997
was $6,787,507.
The Company's total cash and cash equivalent balance as of June 30, 1998
was $73,751.
In July 1998, the Company secured access to a $5,500,000 equity-based line
of credit with an institutional investor, subject to certain minimum trading
qualifications. To date, the Company has received $750,000 from the investor in
exchange for the sale by the Company of convertible preferred stock to the
investor. The Company is committed to use $2,000,000 of the equity line of
credit, which is available to the Company through August 2000.
The Company believes that cash flow from operations, cash on hand and
availability under its current equity-based line of credit, as well as other
available financing sources, should be sufficient to fund its operations and
service its debt in the foreseeable future.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS No. 130"),
"Reporting Comprehensive Income," is effective for financial statements with
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 130 establishes
standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components
in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. The Company does not
expect adoption of SFAS No. 130 to have a material effect, if any, on its
financial position or results of operations.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 ("SFAS No. 131"),
"Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," is
effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997. This statement establishes standards for the way that public entities
report selected information about operating segments, products and services,
geographic areas and major customers in interim and annual financial reports.
The Company does not expect adoption of SFAS No. 131 to have a material effect,
if any, on its financial position or results of operations.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using
two digits instead of four to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's
computer programs that have time-sensitive software or facilities or equipment
containing embedded micro-controllers may recognize a date using "00" as the
year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could cause a system failure or
miscalculations resulting in potential disruptions of operations, including,
among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions, send invoices
or engage in similar normal business activities.
The Company has assessed its hardware and software systems, which are
comprised solely of an internal personal computer network and commercially
available software products. Based on this assessment, the Company believes that
its hardware and software systems are year 2000 compliant. The Company has begun
to assess the embedded system contained in its leased equipment and expects to
finish this assessment by the end of March 1999. At this time, the Company is
uncertain whether the embedded systems contained in its leased equipment are
ready for the year 2000.
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In addition, the Company is contacting its key vendors and customers to
determine if there are any significant Year 2000 exposures which would have a
material effect on the Company. The Company is not yet aware of any year 2000
issues relating to third parties with which the Company has a material
relationship. There can be no assurance, however, that the systems of third
parties on which the Company or its systems rely will not present year 2000
problems that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Year 2000
issue presents a number of other risks and uncertainties that could impact the
Company, such as disruptions of service from third parties providing
electricity, water or telephone service. If such critical third party providers
experience difficulties resulting in disruption of service to the Company, a
shutdown of the Company's operations at individual facilities could occur for
the duration of the disruption.
The Year 2000 project cost has not been material to date and, based on
preliminary information, is not currently anticipated to have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flow
in future periods. However, if the Company, its customers or vendors are unable
to resolve any Year 2000 compliance problems in a timely manner, there could
result a material financial impact on the Company. Accordingly, management plans
to devote the resources it considers appropriate to resolve all significant Year
2000 problems in a timely manner.
The project is estimated to be completed not later than mid-1999. After
completion of its Year 2000 assessment, the Company will develop contingency
plans to reduce its Year 2000 exposure and expects to have such contingency
plans in place by January 1999.
The costs of the project and the date on which the Company believes it
will complete the Year 2000 modifications are based on management's best
estimates, which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions of future events,
including the continued availability of certain resources and other factors.
However, there can be no guarantee that these estimates will be achieved and
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. Specific factors
that might cause such material differences include, but are not limited to, the
availability and cost of personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate
and correct all relevant computer codes and similar uncertainties.
FACTORS THAT COULD IMPACT FUTURE RESULTS
FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPANY'S LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash commitments for the forthcoming 12 months include
payment of its current liabilities of $441,962, compensation to officers and key
independent contractors of $2,178,000 and office rent of approximately $432,610.
The Company also incurs overhead and other costs such as salaries, related
benefits, office expenses, professional fees and similar expenses. For the
Company's fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, general and administrative expenses,
which included compensation and rent, aggregated $3,592,772. The Company also
advances considerable funds on the production and development of projects.
Dividends on the Company's outstanding Series A Preferred Stock aggregate
$425,000 annually, dividends on the Company's outstanding Series D Preferred
Stock aggregate $30,000 annually and dividends on the Company's outstanding
Series E Preferred Stock aggregate $15,000 annually and, at the Company's
option, dividends on all of these series of preferred stock may be paid in
shares of Common Stock or in cash.
At June 30, 1998, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $73,751 and
trade receivables of $938,130. At June 30, 1998, the Company also had accounts
payable and accrued expenses aggregating approximately $335,712. As of the date
hereof, the Company has no arrangements for a bank line of credit, but does have
an equity-based line of credit available. See "--Liquidity and Capital
Resources."
HISTORY OF OPERATING LOSSES; UNCERTAINTY OF FUTURE PROFITABILITY;
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 1997 and 1998, the Company had
revenues of $5,521,441 and $22,369,511, respectively, and incurred net losses of
$4,592,145 and $1,411,916, respectively without giving effect to the payment in
1997 and 1998 of dividends of $425,000 per year with respect to the Series A
Preferred Stock which were paid by the Company by issuing shares of Common
Stock. As of June 30, 1998 the Company had an accumulated deficit of
$20,280,352.
TELEVISION AND FEATURE FILM INDUSTRY; INTENSE COMPETITION
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The television industry is highly competitive and involves a substantial
degree of risk. The Company competes with many other television and motion
picture producers which are significantly larger and have financial resources
which are far greater than those available to the Company now or in the
foreseeable future. The television industry is subject to technological
developments, the effects of which management is unable to predict. The Company
also expects to derive revenues from the feature film industry. The feature film
industry is also highly competitive and involves a substantial degree of risk.
The Company competes with major film studios and other independent producers,
most of which are significantly larger and have financial resources which are
far greater than those available to the Company now or in the foreseeable
future. The Company's success depends upon its ability to produce programming
for television and theatrical release which will appeal to markets characterized
by changing popular tastes. There is no assurance that the Company will continue
to acquire and develop products which can be made into made-for-television
movies, television series or theatrical releases which will result in profits to
the Company in light of the competition confronting the Company.
RECENT ACQUISITIONS
On October 20, 1997, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding capital
stock of the three entities that comprise the New York and Los Angeles based
Grosso-Jacobson Companies. The Grosso-Jacobson Companies are known for their
wide variety of prime time series and made-for-television movies. The
Grosso-Jacobson Companies are engaged in the business of producing television
series and other entertainment products. Management of the Company has combined
the Grosso-Jacobson Companies' business of producing primarily television series
with the Company's business of producing television series and television movies
in order for the Company to enlarge its operations in the entertainment
industry.
On July 15, 1998 the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding capital
stock of MediaWorks International. MediaWorks International provides
international television and video distribution, specializing in the licensing
of children's and family programming and animation. MediaWorks International is
also an active co-production and co-financing partner in various animated and
live-action programming ventures and engages in worldwide sales of
direct-to-video series and specials. The Company intends to expand upon
MediaWorks International's current international activities and provide
increased international opportunities for all areas of the Company's business.
Successful implementation of the Company's business strategy depends in
part on the efficient, effective and timely integration of the operations of the
Grosso-Jacobson Companies and MediaWorks International with those of the
Company. The combination of these businesses requires, among other things,
integration of the companies' management staffs, coordination of the companies'
sales and marketing efforts, integration and coordination of the companies'
purchasing departments and identification and elimination of redundant overhead.
Full integration of these businesses will require considerable effort on
the part of the Company's management. During the integration period, it is
anticipated the Company's staff will dedicate considerable time toward
integrating the financial and information systems, management staffs and
organizational cultures of the organizations. There can be no assurance that the
Company will not experience difficulties associated with the integration or that
the integration will proceed efficiently or successfully. Furthermore, even if
the operations of the organizations are ultimately successfully integrated there
can be no assurance the Company will be able to operate profitably.
SEASONALITY
All of the Company's television and theatrical programming revenues are
recognized when the program is available for broadcast or other distribution.
For this reason, significant fluctuations in the Company's total revenues and
net income can occur from period to period depending upon availability dates of
programs. In the international television market, a significant portion of
revenues are recognized in connection with sales at the international sales
trade shows. Due in part to these seasonality factors, the results of any one
quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for future periods, and cash
flows may not correlate with revenue recognition.
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INTERNATIONAL SALES
As part of its business strategy, facilitated by the acquisition of
MediaWorks International, the Company intends to expand its international
programming, production and distribution. The Company is subject to certain
risks inherent in international business activities, including (i) general,
economic, social and political conditions in each country, (ii) currency
fluctuations, (iii) double taxation, (iv) unexpected changes in applicable
regulatory requirements and (v) compliance with a variety of international laws
and regulations. The operations of the Company's international activities may be
measured in part in local currencies. As a result, the Company may record
foreign exchange losses and gains in the future. There can be no assurance the
Company will be successful in its international business activities.
LABOR RELATIONS
Many individuals associated with the Company's productions, including
actors, writers and directors, are members of guilds or unions which bargain
collectively with producers on an industry-wide basis from time to time. The
Company's operations are dependent on its compliance with the provisions of
collective bargaining agreements governing relationships with these guilds and
unions. Strikes or other work stoppages by members of these unions could delay
or disrupt the Company's activities but the extent to which the existence of
collective bargaining agreements may affect the Company in the future is not
currently determinable.
RELIANCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
The Company is dependent upon the skills and efforts of its management
team, the loss of whose services could have a material adverse effect on the
Company and its operations. The Company does not maintain "key-person" life
insurance. The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain of
its executive officers and production agreements with certain of their
respective affiliates. As the Company continues to grow, it will continue to
hire, appoint or otherwise change members of senior management. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to retain its executive officers and key
personnel or attract additional qualified members to management in the future.
ANTITAKEOVER EFFECTS OF PROVISIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
AND DELAWARE LAW
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up
to 20,000,000 shares of "blank check" Preferred Stock. The Company has 1,000,000
shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and an additional
300,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock reserved for issuance. The Company
has 1,375,662 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. The
Company has 50,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
The Company has 25,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock issued and outstanding
and 475,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock reserved for issuance. The
Company has 75,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock outstanding and an
additional 475,000 shares of Series F Preferred reserved for issuance. The
balance of the authorized shares of Preferred Stock are available for
issuance. The Board of Directors has the authority to issue the Preferred Stock
in one or more series and to fix the relative rights, preferences and privileges
and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion
rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation
preferences and the number of shares constituting any series of such Preferred
Stock or the designation of such series. The issuance of Preferred Stock may
have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the
Company without further action by the stockholders of the Company. The issuance
of Preferred Stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the
voting power of the holders of the Common Stock, including the loss of voting
control to others.
The Company is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law which, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits a Delaware corporation from
engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a
period of three years following the date that such stockholder became an
interested stockholder. In general, Section 203 defines an interested
stockholder as any entity or person beneficially owning 15% or more of the
outstanding voting stock of the corporation and any entity or person affiliated
with or controlling or controlled by such entity or person. The foregoing
provisions could have the effect of discouraging others from making tender
offers for the Company's shares of Common Stock and, as a consequence, they also
may inhibit fluctuations in the market price of the Company's shares that could
result from actual or rumored takeover attempts. Such provisions also may have
the effect of preventing changes in the management of the Company.
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ABSENCE OF DIVIDENDS; ANNUAL CASH DIVIDENDS ON SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK,
SERIES D PREFERRED STOCK AND SERIES E PREFERRED STOCK
The Company has never paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and no cash
dividends are expected to be paid on the Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
Holders of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to annual
dividends of 8 1/2% (aggregating $425,000 annually assuming no conversion),
holders of Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to annual dividends of 6%
(aggregating $30,000 annually assuming no conversion) and holders of the
Company's Series E Preferred Stock are entitled to annual dividends of 6%
(aggregating $15,000 annually assuming no conversion), all of which are payable
quarterly in cash or, at the Company's option, in shares of Common Stock. The
Company anticipates that for the foreseeable future all of its cash resources
and earnings, if any, will be retained for the operation and expansion of the
Company's business, except to the extent required to satisfy its obligations
under the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and
Series E Preferred Stock.
LIMITATION OF DIRECTOR LIABILITY
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that a director of the
Company will not be personally liable to the Company or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty of care as a director, including
breaches which constitute gross negligence, subject to certain limitations
imposed by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Thus, under certain
circumstances, neither the Company nor the stockholders will be able to recover
damages even if directors take actions which harm the Company.
CHANGES IN CONTROL OF COMPANY
Prior to the consummation of the acquisition of the Grosso-Jacobson
Companies, effective operational control of the Company was exercised by Messrs.
Meyer and Bernstein, who comprised 50% of the Board of Directors and were the
principal executive officers of the Company. As a result of (a) the acquisition
of the Grosso-Jacobson Companies and (b) Messrs. Meyer, Bernstein, Grosso and
Jacobson entering into a Stockholders Voting Agreement, by application of the
SEC rules defining "beneficial ownership," control of the Company may now be
deemed to be shared among Messrs. Meyer, Bernstein, Grosso and Jacobson.
While management of the Company acknowledges that the acquisition of the
Grosso-Jacobson Companies has significantly increased its revenues, there can be
no assurance that such positive revenue will result in income or will continue
to be achieved as a result of the acquisition of the Grosso-Jacobson Companies.
CONTROL BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
The officers and directors of the Company and the entities affiliated with
them in the aggregate, beneficially own approximately 38.0% of the Company's
outstanding Common Stock. These stockholders, if acting together, may be able to
elect a majority of the Company's board of directors and may have the ability to
control the Company and influence its affairs and the conduct of its business.
Such concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying, deferring or
preventing a change in control of the Company.
RISKS RELATED TO OVERESTIMATION OF REVENUE OR UNDERESTIMATION OF COSTS
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 53,
"Financial Reporting By Producers and Distributors of Motion Picture Films"
("FASB 53"), regarding revenue recognition and amortization of production costs.
All costs incurred in connection with an individual program or film, including
acquisition, development, production and allocable production overhead costs and
interest, are capitalized as television and film costs. These costs are stated
at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated
total production costs for an individual program or film are amortized in the
proportion that revenue realized relates to management's estimate of the total
revenue expected to be received from such program or film. As a result, if
revenue or cost estimates change with respect to a program or film, the Company
may be required to write-down all or a portion of unamortized costs for such
program or film. No assurance can be given that these write-downs will not have
a significant impact on the Company's results of operations and financial
conditions.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants, Financial
Statements and Notes to the Financial Statements appear in a separate section of
this Form 10-KSB following Part III. The Index to Financial Statements appears
on page F-1.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a)
OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The directors and executive officers of the Company and their ages at
September 30, 1998 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION(S) HELD
- -------------------------- --- ----------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Irwin Meyer 63 Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chairman of the Board of
Directors
Arthur H. Bernstein 35 Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director
Salvatore "Sonny" Grosso 62 Chief Operating Officer, Co-Chairman of the Board of
Directors
Lawrence S. Jacobson 60 President, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors
Michael Collyer(1) 56 Director
Gilbert J. Spiegel(2) 55 Director
Michael Iscove(1)(2) 47 Director
Thomas A. Daniels 45 Director
</TABLE>
(1) Audit Committee Member
(2) Compensation Committee Member
Directors are elected to an annual term that expires at the Company's annual
meeting of stockholders.
IRWIN MEYER has been a director of TPEG since its inception in 1989 and
has served as its Chief Executive Officer since February 1995. Since October
1997, Mr. Meyer has been a Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors. At various
times prior to October 1997, Mr. Meyer has served as TPEG's Chairman of the
Board (April 1996-October 1997; January 1991-June 1992); Co-Chairman of the
Board (February 1990-December 1990) and President (February 1995-October 1997).
From 1988 to July 1994, Mr. Meyer was a director of Ventura Entertainment Group
Ltd., the Company's former parent Company ("Ventura"), and from May 1988 to
December 1990, Mr. Meyer was President of Ventura. Mr. Meyer was an executive
producer of seven of TPEG's made-for-television movies. In 1995 he was nominated
for Producer of the Year by the Producers Guild of America. Mr. Meyer received
the Antoinette Perry ("Tony") Award, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award,
the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Cue Magazine Golden
Apple Award for his 1977 production of the musical "Annie." Mr. Meyer is a
member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. from New York University.
ARTHUR H. BERNSTEIN has been a director of the Company since February 1995
and has served as the Executive Vice President of the Company since October 1997
as well as the Company's Secretary since March 1995. Between June 1992 and
October 1997, Mr. Bernstein served as a Senior Vice President of TPEG and was
the Company's Vice President-Business and Legal Affairs from September 1991 to
June 1992. Prior to this, Mr. Bernstein was a Director of Legal and Business
Affairs for New World Entertainment Ltd. from July 1989 to August 1991. From
1987 to June 1989, he was Assistant General Counsel of Four Star International,
Inc. Mr. Bernstein received a B.S. in finance and marketing from Philadelphia
College of Textiles and Sciences in 1984 and his law degree from Temple
University in 1987.
SALVATORE GROSSO has been a Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of TPEG,
as well as its Chief Operating Officer since October 1997. From 1980, when he
and Mr. Jacobson founded the Grosso-Jacobson Companies, to
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October 1997 when The Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment and G-J Productions were
each acquired by TPEG, Mr. Grosso served as the Vice President and Secretary at
each of G-J Entertainment and G-J Productions. During Mr. Grosso's tenure with
these companies, more than 750 hours of television programming were produced,
including "The Big Easy", a made-for-television series created for USA Network
based on the motion picture of the same name. [NEED TO FIX NAME OF COMPANIES,
SEE PAGE 2] [ADD EDUCATION]
LAWRENCE S. JACOBSON, has served as a Co-Chairman of the Board of
Directors of TPEG and as the Company's President since October 1997. From 1980,
when he and Mr. Grosso founded G-J Entertainment and G-J Productions, to October
1997 when G-J Entertainment and G-J Productions were each acquired by TPEG, Mr.
Jacobson served as Chief Executive Officer and President at each of G-J
Entertainment and G-J Productions. During Mr. Jacobson's tenure with these
companies, more than 750 hours of television programming were produced,
including "The Big Easy," a made-for-television series created for USA Network
based on the motion picture of the same name.
MICHAEL COLLYER has been a director of the Company since October 1997.
Since 1972 Mr. Collyer has been a partner in the law firm Kay Collyer & Boose
LLP and its predecessor firms. Mr. Collyer received a B.A. degree from Williams
College in 1963 and a law degree in 1966 from Columbia University School of Law.
GILBERT J. SPIEGEL has been a director of the Company since October 1997.
Since 1991, Mr. Spiegel has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer
of American Financial Service, Inc., a real estate loan provider. Prior to his
position with American Financial Service, Mr. Spiegel worked in the real estate
finance and law fields. Mr. Spiegel received a B.S. in Pre-Law and Accounting
from Michigan State University in 1964 and a law degree from Temple University
in 1967.
MICHAEL ISCOVE has been a director of the Company since October 1997.
Since June 1995, Mr. Iscove has served as the Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Sirius Corporate Finance Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Iscove was
the President of Creative Fusion from April 1989 to June 1995. In 1978, Mr.
Iscove received a Chartered Accounts Designation in accounting from The Canadian
Institute of Chartered Accountants. In 1972, Mr. Iscove received a B.A. degree
in English from York University, Toronto, Canada.
THOMAS A. DANIELS has been a director of the Company since July 1998.
Since the Company's acquisition of MediaWorks in July 1998, Mr. Daniels has
served as President of MediaWorks. Mr. Daniels, along with Mr. Craig Sussman,
founded MediaWorks in 1996. Prior to that time, Mr. Daniels was, at various
times, a senior production and distribution executive with Blake Edward's
Television, Paramount Pictures Television and Columbia Pictures Television.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten
percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports
of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the
Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are
required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of Section 16(a)
forms they file.
To the Company's knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such
reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other
reports were required during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 all Section
16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than
ten percent beneficial owners were satisfied.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth information concerning the annual and
long-term compensation for services in all capacities to the Company for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, of those persons who were (i)
at June 30, 1998 the Chief Executive Officer and (ii) each other executive
officer of the Company whose annual compensation exceeded $100,000 (the "Named
Executive Officers") in such fiscal years:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL COMPENSATION LONG TERM
COMPENSATION
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NUMBER OF
FISCAL SECURITIES
YEAR ENDED UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION JUNE 30, SALARY BONUS OPTIONS COMPENSATION
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Irwin Meyer .......................... 1998 $ 312,000 $ 0 0 $ 18,000(3)
Chief Executive Officer (1) 1997 312,000 0 0 18,000(3)
68,016(4)
1996 281,000 0 (2) 18,000(3)
Arthur H. Bernstein .................. 1998 $ 175,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 12,000(3)
Executive Vice President and 1997 160,000 0 150,000 12,000(3)
Secretary 1996 109,040 0 0 9,000(3)
Lawrence S. Jacobson ................. 1998 $ 225,898 $ 25,000 $ 0 $ 16,000(7)
President (5)(6)
Salvatore Grosso ..................... 1998 $ 225,898 $ 25,000 $ 0 $ 16,000(7)
Chief Operating Officer (5)(8)
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes amounts paid to Mountaingate which provides the Company with the
service of Mr. Meyer and others.
(2) The Company has granted options to purchase 75,000 shares of Common Stock at
$2.00 per share to each of Alison and Patricia Meyer who are sisters and the
adult children of Mr. Meyer. Mr. Meyer disclaims beneficial ownership of the
stock options and the underlying shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
Alison Meyer and Patricia Meyer.
(3) Automobile reimbursement.
(4) Forgiveness of note receivable due from Mountaingate.
(5) Employment with the Company commenced October 20, 1997.
(6) Includes amounts paid to Lawrence Jacobson Associates, Inc. which currently
provides the Company with the service of Mr. Jacobson and others.
(7) Automobile and housing allowance.
(8) Includes amounts paid to S.A.G. Productions, Inc. which currently provides
the Company with the service of Mr. Grosso and others.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Irwin Meyer for
his services as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a production
agreement with Mountaingate Productions LLC ("Mountaingate") for the services of
Mr. Meyer and others as producers and/or executive producers and to perform
other duties. Mountaingate is a California limited liability company of which
Alison Meyer and Patricia Meyer, the adult children of Mr. Meyer, are the sole
members. The production agreement with Mountaingate provides for annual
compensation of $262,000 plus a $1,500 monthly automobile reimbursement. The
employment agreement with Mr. Meyer provides for annual compensation of $50,000.
Both of these agreements have been extended to June 30, 2002. Both Agreements
are terminable by the Company in the event of Mr. Meyer's death or disability.
In such event, the Company shall pay Mountaingate a guaranteed fee of $262,000
for one year. The Company may also terminate these agreements "for cause" (as
defined in the agreements). Mountaingate and Mr. Meyer may terminate their
respective agreements in the event of a material breach thereof by the Company
or for "good reason" (as defined in the agreements). In such event, the Company
shall be obligated to pay all amounts due thereunder for the balance of their
respective terms. In the event that the Company materially breaches either
agreement after a "change in control" (as defined in the agreements),
Mountaingate and Mr. Meyer, respectively, shall be entitled to a lump sum
payment equal to three times their then current total annual compensation.
Arthur Bernstein is employed as Executive Vice President of the Company
pursuant to an employment agreement, as amended, which has been extended to June
30, 2002. Mr. Bernstein's annual compensation is $175,000 plus a $1,000 monthly
automobile reimbursement. The employment agreement is terminable by the Company
in the event of Mr. Bernstein's death or disability. In such event, the Company
is obligated to pay Mr. Bernstein's compensation for one year. The Company may
also terminate the employment agreement "for cause" (as defined in the
agreement). Mr. Bernstein may terminate this Employment Agreement in the event
of a material breach by the Company or for "good reason" (as defined in the
agreement). In such event, the Company will be obligated to pay him all amounts
due thereunder for the balance of its term and all unvested stock options held
by him shall vest. In the event of a "change in control" (as defined in this
agreement) of the Company, all stock options issued to Mr. Bernstein shall vest
and the Company shall, at Mr. Bernstein's option, purchase shares of Common
Stock owned by him at the then market price and shall acquire all of his stock
options for the difference between the exercise price of such options and the
greater of the price at which the new controlling entity acquired its interest
in the Company or the then market price of the Common Stock.
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Salvatore Grosso
for his services as Chief Operating Officer of the Company and a production
agreement with S.A.G. Productions, Inc. ("SAG") for the services of Mr. Grosso
and others as producers and/or executive producers and to perform other duties.
SAG is a New York company which is owned by Mr. Grosso. The production agreement
with SAG provides for annual compensation to Mr. Grosso of $450,000 plus a
$2,000 monthly automobile and housing allowance. The employment agreement with
Mr. Grosso provides for annual compensation of $50,000. Both of these agreements
expire on October 31, 2002. Both agreements are terminable by the Company in the
event of Mr. Grosso's death or disability. The Company may also terminate these
agreements "for cause" (as defined in the agreements). SAG and Mr. Grosso may
terminate their respective agreements in the event of a material breach thereof
by the Company or for "good reason" (as defined in the agreements). Upon
termination due to death, disability, for cause or voluntary termination by SAG
or Mr. Grosso, the Company shall pay all accrued payments owed to SAG or Mr.
Grosso under the agreements, including any bonus amounts and all obligations due
under any benefit plan set forth in the agreements in a lump sum. If termination
is due to death, the lump sum payment shall be made in cash within 15 days of
date of termination. Prior to a "change in control" (as defined in the
agreements) if the Company should terminate the agreement other than for cause
or disability, or SAG or Mr. Grosso should terminate their respective agreements
for good reason, the Company shall pay within 15 days all amounts accrued and
unpaid under such agreement plus an amount (the "Severance Amount") equal to the
product of (1) one-twelfth times (2) the amount guaranteed under such agreement
plus the average bonus (if any) received by SAG or Mr. Grosso for the preceding
three years times (3) the number of full or partial months remaining in the term
of the agreement but in no case less than 12 months (the "Severance Period") and
the Company shall continue all benefits provided under such agreement for the
Severance Period. Following a change in control, should the Company terminate
the agreement other than for cause or disability, or SAG or Mr. Grosso terminate
their respective agreement for good reason, the Company shall pay to SAG or Mr.
Grosso, all amounts accrued and unpaid under such agreement and an amount equal
to 2.99 times the
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Severance Amount and the Company shall continue all benefits provided under such
agreement for a period of 36 months from date of termination.
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Lawrence S.
Jacobson, for his services as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and a
production agreement with Lawrence Jacobson Associates, Inc. ("LJA") for the
services of Mr. Jacobson and others as producers and/or executive producers and
to perform other duties. LJA is a New York company which is owned by Mr.
Jacobson. The Production Agreement with LJA provides for annual compensation to
Mr. Jacobson of $450,000 plus a $2,000 monthly automobile and housing allowance.
The employment agreement with Mr. Jacobson provides for annual compensation of
$50,000. Both of these agreements expire on October 31, 2002. Both agreements
are terminable by the Company in the event of Mr. Jacobson's death or
disability. The Company may also terminate these agreements "for cause" (as
defined in the agreements). LJA and Mr. Jacobson may terminate their respective
agreements in the event of a material breach thereof by the Company or for "good
reason" (as defined in the agreements). Upon termination due to death,
disability, for cause or voluntary termination by LJA or Mr. Jacobson, the
Company shall pay all accrued payments owed to LJA or Mr. Jacobson under the
agreements, including any bonus amounts and all obligations due under any
benefit plan set forth in the agreements to LJA or Mr. Jacobson in a lump sum.
If termination is due to death the lump sum payment shall be made in cash within
15 days of date of termination. Prior to a "change in control" (as defined in
the agreements), if the Company should terminate the agreement other than for
cause or disability or LJA or Mr. Jacobson should terminate their respective
agreements for good reason, the Company shall pay within 15 days all amounts
accrued and unpaid under such agreement plus an amount (the "Severance Amount")
equal to the product of (1) one-twelfth times (2) the amount guaranteed under
such agreement plus the average bonus (if any) received by LJA or Mr. Jacobson
for the preceding three years times (3) the number of full or partial months
remaining in the term of the agreement but in no case less than 12 months (the
"Severance Period") and the Company shall continue all benefits provided under
such agreement for the Severance Period. Following a change in control, should
the Company terminate the agreement other than for cause or disability, or LJA
or Mr. Jacobson terminate their respective agreement for good reason, the
Company shall pay to LJA or Mr. Jacobson, all amounts accrued and unpaid under
such agreement and an amount equal to 2.99 times the Severance Amount and the
company and the Company shall continue all benefits provided under such
agreement for a period of 36 months from date of termination.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information as of September 30, 1998,
relating to the ownership of the Common Stock by (i) each person known by the
Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding
shares of the Company's Common Stock, (ii) each of the Company's directors,
(iii) each of the Named Executive Officers, and (iv) all of the Company's
executive officers and directors as a group. Except as may be indicated in the
footnotes to the table and subject to applicable community property laws, each
such person has the sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares
owned. The address of each person listed is in care of the Company, 5757
Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse 1, Los Angeles, California 90036, unless otherwise
set forth below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Shares
of Common Stock
Name and Address Beneficially Owned(1) Percent(1)
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<S> <C> <C>
Alison Meyer(2) 2,247,222 32.7%
Patricia Meyer(2) 2,247,222 32.7%
Arthur H. Bernstein(3) 2,222,222 32.5%
Salvatore Grosso(4) 2,222,222 32.5%
Lawrence S. Jacobson(4) 2,222,222 32.5%
Irwin Meyer(5) 2,222,222 32.5%
Mountaingate LLC(5) 2,222,222 32.5%
Michael Iscove 16,945(6) *
Michael Collyer - *
Gilbert J. Spiegel - *
Thomas A. Daniels 381,945 5.6%
Joseph Stevens & Company, Inc.(7) 402,918 6.0%
Directors and executive officers as a group 2,621,112 38.3%
(8 persons)
</TABLE>
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* Less than one percent
(1) Under Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, certain shares may be deemed to
be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons
share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In
addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the
person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of
an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is
provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount
of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares
beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of
these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of outstanding
shares of any person as shown in this table does not necessarily reflect
the person's actual ownership or voting power with respect to the number
of shares of Common Stock actually outstanding at June 30, 1998.
(2) Includes options to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock held by each
of Alison Meyer and Patricia Meyer by virtue of them being sisters. Also
includes 2,222,222 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
Mountaingate by virtue of Alison Meyer and Patricia Meyer being the sole
members of Mountaingate.
(3) Mr. Bernstein is the indirect beneficial owner of 2,222,222 shares of the
Company's Common Stock by virtue of the Stockholders Agreement. Mr.
Bernstein has shared voting power with respect to those shares but has no
power to dispose of or direct their disposition.
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(4) Each of Mr. Grosso and Mr. Jacobson is the beneficial owner of 2,222,222
shares of Common Stock. Each directly holds and has sole dispositive and
voting power as to 1,111,111 shares and each beneficially owns 1,111,111
shares indirectly by virtue of the Stockholders Agreement. As to these
shares there is shared voting power but no power to dispose of or to
direct their disposition.
(5) Mr. Meyer and Mountaingate are each the beneficial indirect owner of
2,222,222 shares by virtue of the Stockholders Agreement. Each has shared
voting power but no power to dispose of or to direct their disposition.
(6) Represents 16,945 shares of Common Stock held through Sirius Corporate
Finance, Inc., of which Mr. Iscove is President.
(7) According to a Schedule 13G filed by Joseph Stevens & Company, Joseph
Sobara and Steven Markowitz on January 28, 1998, Joseph Stevens &
Company, Inc. owned as of December 31, 1997, warrants to purchase 200,000
units, each unit consisting of four shares of common stock and two
redeemable common stock purchase warrants. Each redeemable warrant
entitles the holder to purchase an additional share of Common Stock. All
of the warrants are currently exercisable. Additionally, Joseph Stevens &
Company, Inc. held as of December 31, 1997, 8,753 redeemable warrants in
its market making account, all of which are currently exercisable. Mr.
Sobara and Mr. Markowitz each was a controlling shareholder, director and
officer of Joseph Stevens & Company, Inc. on December 31, 1997. The
address of Joseph Stevens & Company, Inc., and Messrs. Sobara and
Markowitz is 33 Maiden Lane, New York, New York 10038.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In January 1997, the Company agreed to compensate Michael I. Levy, a
former outside Board member, for his executive producer services on a television
movie project entitled "Marabunta a.k.a. Legion of Fire: Killer Ants." The
Company has completed the project and Mr. Levy is entitled to a profit
participation (as defined). Mr. Levy was paid $75,000 during the year ended June
30, 1998.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, the Company paid the law
firm, Dempsey & Johnson, of which the former Chairman of the Board, Michael
Dempsey, is a partner, approximately $61,000 for legal services.
For consulting services performed in connection with the Company's
acquisition of the Grosso-Jacobson Companies during the fiscal year ended June
30, 1998, Michael Iscove, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company,
received approximately $160,000 in consulting fees from the Company, comprised
of $100,000 in cash and 16,945 shares of common stock, valued at $3.60 per
share.
In connection with the Company's acquisition of MediaWorks International,
Michael Iscove received $40,000 in consulting fees from the Company during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1998.
For legal services performed in connection with the Company's acquisition
of the Grosso-Jacobson Companies, the law firm of Kay, Collyer & Boose was paid
$150,000 in cash. Michael Collyer, a member of the Company's Board of Directors,
is a partner in the law firm of Kay, Collyer & Boose.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, the Company issued a
promissory note to Mountaingate Productions LLC, an affiliate of Irwin Meyers,
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Company, for the sum of $15, 148.97, which represents amounts owed to
Mountaingate Productions LLC under its production agreement with the Company.
The promissory note bears interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, the Company issued a
promissory note to S.A.G. Productions Inc., an affiliate of Salvatore Grosso,
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Company, for the sum of $34,725.98, which represents amounts owed to S.A.G.
Productions, Inc. under its production agreement with the Company. The
promissory note bears interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.
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During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 the Company issued a
promissory note to Lawrence Jacobson Associates, Inc., an affiliate of Lawrence
S. Jacobson, President and Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company,
for the sum of $34,725.98, which represents amounts owed to Lawrence Jacobson
Associates, Inc. under its production agreement with the Company. The promissory
note bears interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.
A company owned by certain of the Company's officers leases production
facilities in Canada that the Company uses. As of June 30, 1998, the Company
advanced $116,377 to this company. This advance is to be recognized from future
productions and is capitalized as film projects in development costs. See Note
7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for more information regarding each of
these related transactions.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS, LIST AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998.
1. Financial Statements:
Financial Statements are listed in the "Index to Financial
Statements" at page F-1.
2. Schedules:
Financial Statements schedules are listed in the "Index to
Financial Statements" at page F-1 herein.
3. Exhibits: (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-B)
(a) The Exhibits listed below are filed or incorporated by
reference as part of this Report.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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<S> <C>
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 1997, by and
among The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd., TPEG Acquisition I
Corp., The Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment Corporation, Salvatore
Grosso and Lawrence S. Jacobson.(3)
2.2 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 1997, by and
among The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd., TPEG Acquisition II
Corp., The Grosso-Jacobson Productions, Inc., Salvatore Grosso
and Lawrence S. Jacobson.(3)
2.3 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 1997, by and
among The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd., TPEG Acquisition
III Corp., Grosso-Jacobson Music Company, Inc., Salvatore Grosso
and Lawrence S. Jacobson.(3)
2.4 Agreement of Merger dated as of July 15, 1998, by and among The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd., TPEG Merger Company, MWI
Distribution, Inc. and Tom Daniels and Craig Sussman.(4)
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated June 24, 1993.(1)
3.2 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, dated April 28,
1998.(2)
3.3 Bylaws.(1)
3.4 Amendment No. 1 to Bylaws.(1)
4.1 Certificate of Designations for Series D Preferred Stock, dated
July 31, 1998.(2)
4.2 Certificate of Designations for Series E Preferred Stock, dated
July 31, 1998.(2)
4.3 Certificate of Designations for Series F Preferred Stock, dated
July 31, 1998.(2)
4.4 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 31, 1998 between The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and the Augustine Fund,
L.P.(2)
4.5 Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 31, 1998 between The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and the Augustine Fund,
L.P.(2)
4.6 Escrow Agreement dated as of July 31, 1998 among the Augustine
Fund, L.P., The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and H. Glenn
Bagwell, Jr., as Escrow Agent.(1)
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<S> <C>
10.1 1998 Stock Incentive Plan.(5)
10.2 Executive Employment Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and Salvatore Grosso.(3)
10.3 Executive Employment Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and Lawrence Jacobson.(3)
10.4 Executive Extension Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and Irwin Meyer.(3)
10.5 Executive Extension Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and Arthur Bernstein.(3)
10.6 Production Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and Lawrence Jacobson
Associates, Inc.(3)
10.7 Production Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and S.A.G. Productions, Inc.
(3)
10.8 Mountaingate Extension Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, between
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and Mountaingate
Productions, LLC.(3)
10.9 Stockholders Voting Agreement, dated October 20, 1997, by and
among Irwin Meyer, Arthur Bernstein, Salvatore Grosso, Lawrence
Jacobson and Mountaingate Productions, LLC.(3)
10.10 Employment Agreement dated as of July 15, 1998, by and among TPEG
Merger Company and Thomas Daniels.(4)
10.11 Employment Agreement dated as of July 15, 1998, by and among TPEG
Merger Company and Craig Sussman.(4)
10.12 Escrow Instructions dated as of July 15, 1998, by and among The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd., Tom Daniels, Craig Sussman,
and OTR, Inc.(4)
10.13 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 15, 1998, by and
among The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd., Tom Daniels and
Craig Sussman.(4)
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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(1) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated June
18, 1996.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-3 filed September 1, 1998.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed
November 4, 1997 (as amended on December 29, 1997).
(4) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed July
31, 1998.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Proxy Statement filed
April 1, 1998.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
The following Current Reports on Form 8-K were filed by the
Company during the quarter ended June 30, 1998:
(i) Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 5, 1998. Item 5 was
reported.
(ii) Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 29, 1998. Item 4 was
reported.
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SIGNATURES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT, THE
REGISTRANT HAS CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
THEREUNDER DULY AUTHORIZED.
THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
Dated: October 13, 1998 By /s/ Irwin Meyer
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Irwin Meyer
Chief Executive Officer
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT, THIS REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE
FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE
DATES INDICATED:
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Name Title Date
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<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Irwin Meyer Chief Executive Officer and Director October 13, 1998
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Irwin Meyer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Arthur Bernstein Executive Vice President and Director October 13, 1998
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Arthur Bernstein (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Thomas A. Daniels Director October 13, 1998
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Thomas A. Daniels
/s/ Michael Iscove Director October 13, 1998
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Michael Iscove
/s/ Gilbert Spiegel Director October 13, 1998
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Gilbert Spiegel
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONTENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
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<TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS F-2
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheet F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity F-5-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-7-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9-23
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Producers
Entertainment Group Ltd. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for
each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of The Producers
Entertainment Group Ltd. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998, and the results
of its consolidated operations and its consolidated cash flows for each of the
two years in the period ended June 30, 1998, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
SINGER LEWAK GREENBAUM & GOLDSTEIN LLP
Los Angeles, California
October 5, 1998
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 73,751
Trade receivables 938,130
Receivables from related parties 47,778
Film costs, net 1,189,392
Fixed assets, at cost, net 182,473
Related party covenant not to compete, less accumulated amortization
of $460,000 115,000
Other assets 179,167
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,725,691
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 335,712
Dividends payable 106,250
Due to related parties 84,346
Capital lease obligation 70,905
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Total liabilities 597,213
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, Series A, $0.001 par value
20,000,000 shares authorized
1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding 1,000
Common stock, $0.001 par value
50,000,000 shares authorized
6,672,943 shares issued and outstanding 6,673
Treasury stock, at cost
93,536 shares (1,010,192)
Additional paid-in capital 23,411,349
Accumulated deficit (20,280,352)
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Total shareholders' equity 2,128,478
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 2,725,691
============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
REVENUES $ 22,369,511 $ 5,521,441
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COSTS RELATED TO REVENUES
Amortization of film costs 9,384,311 503,552
Cost of sales 9,773,397 3,769,025
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Total costs related to revenues 19,157,708 4,272,577
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NET REVENUES 3,211,803 1,248,864
WRITE-OFF OF PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT 199,450 212,920
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 3,592,772 4,980,816
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (580,419) (3,944,872)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Merger expenses (372,695) --
Interest and dividend income 61,817 227,188
Interest and financing expense (4,225) (156,975)
Write-off of notes receivable and other assets (196,105) (387,295)
Amortization of related party covenant not to compete (276,000) (184,000)
Other income (expense) (44,289) 12,547
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Total other income (expense) (831,497) (488,535)
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LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (1,411,916) (4,433,407)
------------ ------------
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Current -- 19,238
Deferred -- 139,500
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Total provision for income taxes -- 158,738
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NET LOSS (1,411,916) (4,592,145)
DIVIDEND REQUIREMENT OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK (425,000) (425,000)
------------ ------------
NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ (1,836,916) $ (5,017,145)
============ ============
BASIC LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $ (0.29) $ (0.87)
============ ============
DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $ (0.29) $ (0.87)
============ ============
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 6,522,459 5,833,638
============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional
------------------- -------------------- Treasury Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Stock Capital Deficit Total
--------- ------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JULY 1, 1996, AS
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 1,000,000 $ 1,000 10,252,485 $10,253 $(1,010,192) $16,107,950 $(13,426,291) $ 1,682,720
1-FOR-3 REVERSE COMMON STOCK
SPLIT (6,834,990) (6,835) 6,835 --
--------- ------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
BALANCE, JULY 1, 1996, AS
ADJUSTED 1,000,000 1,000 3,417,495 3,418 (1,010,192) 16,114,785 (13,426,291) 1,682,720
ISSUANCE OF COMMON SHARES
IN PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS ON
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK 31,481 31 (31) --
ISSUANCE OF COMMON SHARES
IN SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT 10,833 11 36,551 36,562
SALE OF UNITS IN PUBLIC OFFERING,
NET PROCEEDS 3,066,667 3,067 7,596,941 7,600,008
CANCELLATION OF NOTES
RECEIVABLE FROM COMMON
STOCK (175,000) (175) (784,825) (785,000)
DIVIDENDS PAID ON SERIES A
PREFERRED STOCK (425,000) (425,000)
NET LOSS (4,592,145) (4,592,145)
--------- ------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1997 1,000,000 1,000 6,351,476 6,352 (1,010,192) 22,963,421 (18,443,436) 3,517,145
ISSUANCE OF COMMON SHARES
IN PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS ON
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK 293,689 293 318,456 318,749
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional
------------------- -------------------- Treasury Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Stock Capital Deficit Total
--------- ------- ---------- ------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
AND PLANNED ISSUANCE
OF WARRANTS IN PAYMENT
OF CONSULTING AND LEGAL FEES $ 27,778 $ 28 $ $ 129,472 $ $ 129,500
DIVIDENDS PAID ON SERIES A
PREFERRED STOCK (425,000) (425,000)
NET LOSS (1,411,916) (1,411,916)
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1998 1,000,000 $ 1,000 6,672,943 $ 6,673 $(1,010,192) $23,411,349 $(20,280,352) $ 2,128,478
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $(1,411,916) $(4,592,145)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities
Depreciation of fixed assets 53,387 35,400
Amortization of film costs 9,384,311 503,552
Deferred income taxes -- 139,500
Write-off of film projects in development 199,450 212,920
Provision for doubtful accounts (12,934) --
Unrealized loss on short-term investments -- 22,411
Amortization of imputed interest discount -- (109,189)
Amortization of related party covenant not to compete 276,000 184,000
Write-off of notes receivable and other assets 196,105 391,295
Issuance of common stock in settlement -- 36,562
Issuance of common stock for consulting services 129,500 --
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts receivable (402,969) (205,113)
Other assets and prepaid expenses (90,485) 68,191
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (457,060) 295,170
Deferred revenue (5,269,869) 5,078,202
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,593,520 2,060,756
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(Increase) decrease in short-term investments 2,698,568 (2,720,979)
Additions to film costs (6,355,444) (4,361,404)
Capital expenditures on equipment (60,772) (64,663)
Expenditure for related party covenant not to compete -- (575,000)
(Increase) decrease in receivables from related parties 87,199 (187,749)
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Net cash used in investing activities (3,630,449) (7,909,795)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Sale of 2,300,000 units in public offering $ -- $ 7,600,007
Payments on capital lease obligation (21,690) --
Repayments of borrowings -- (600,000)
Payment of cash dividends on preferred stock (212,500) (212,500)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (234,190) 6,787,507
----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,271,119) 938,468
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,344,870 406,402
----------- -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 73,751 $ 1,344,870
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
INTEREST PAID $ 4,225 $ 152,975
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INCOME TAXES PAID $ -- $ 19,238
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</TABLE>
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
As disclosed in Note 8, during the year ended June 30, 1997, the Company issued
10,833 shares of common stock for the settlement of a lawsuit.
During the year ended June 30, 1997, the Company cancelled stock sales and notes
receivable that were issued during the year ended June 30, 1996 for $785,000.
During the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company issued 293,689 and
31,481 shares of common stock, respectively, in payment of dividends on its
Series A preferred stock.
During the year ended June 30, 1998, the Company acquired office equipment under
a capital lease obligation totaling $92,594.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
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NOTE 1 - BUSINESS ACTIVITY
The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and subsidiaries (collectively
the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware
on August 10, 1989. The Company is engaged in the acquisition,
development, production, and distribution of drama, comedy,
documentary, and instructional television series, made-for-television
movies, and theatrical motion pictures. Until June 30, 1998, the
Company was also engaged in personal management of the careers of
performers and writers.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of The
Producers Entertainment Group Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
TPEG Management, Inc., Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment Corporation,
Grosso-Jacobson Productions, Inc., and Grosso-Jacobson Music Company,
Inc. and various other subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
accounts have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
Amounts received as license fees for projects in production are
deferred until the project becomes available for broadcast in
accordance with the terms of the licensing agreement and are recognized
as revenues at such time. Additional licensing and distribution fees
are recognized as earned in accordance with the terms of the related
agreements. Revenues from the sale of completed productions are
generally recognized upon their sale.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purpose of reporting cash flows, the Company considers United
States treasury bills, money market funds, and certificates of deposit
purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Film Costs and Amortization
Film costs include the costs of completed projects, costs of projects
in production, and costs expended on projects in development. Film
costs are stated at the lower of amortized cost or estimated net
realizable value. Amortization of completed projects is charged to
operations on an individual project basis in a ratio that the current
year's revenue bears to management's estimate of total revenues
(current and future years) from all sources. This is commonly referred
to as the individual-film-forecast method. Adjustments of amortization
resulting from changes in estimates of total revenues are recognized in
the current year's amortization. When a completed project is fully
amortized, its cost and related accumulated amortization are removed
from the accounts. If, in the opinion of management, any property in
the development stage is not planned for use, the net carrying value of
such property is charged to current year's operations.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost. The Company provides for depreciation
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets of three to seven years.
Property Under Capital Leases
The Company leases equipment under non-cancelable leases that are
classified as capital leases (see Note 16). The leased equipment has
been capitalized, and the related obligations have been recorded at the
fair value of the assets at the inception of the leases. The leased
equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives, and interest expense is recognized over the
terms of the leases.
Cost of Revenues
Costs related to projects sold consist of direct costs incurred in the
production of projects that are subsequently sold to third parties. The
Company does not retain any ownership interest in these projects, and
accordingly, upon their sale, all incurred costs are charged to
operations. Participation in future profits from projects that are sold
are included in revenues when earned.
Related Party Covenant not to Compete
The covenant not to compete was the result of a litigation settlement
with a former officer and is being amortized over the covenant period
ending December 31, 1998.
Unclassified Balance Sheet
The Company has elected to present an unclassified balance sheet in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 53, "Financial Reporting by Producers and Distributors of Motion
Picture Films."
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Loss per Common Share
Basic and diluted loss per common share have been computed after
deducting the dividend requirement of the Company's Series A preferred
stock from net loss. Basic loss per share is based on the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the years
ended June 30, 1998 and 1997. Diluted loss per share is equal to the
basic loss per share because the assumed conversion of the Series A
preferred stock and the assumed exercise of outstanding stock purchase
warrants and options have not been included as the effect would be
anti-dilutive. Treasury Stock has been excluded from the loss per
common share calculation.
Reverse Stock Split
In April 1998, the shareholders approved a 1-for-3 reverse split of the
Company's common stock. The reverse split was effective in May 1998.
All agreements concerning stock options and other commitments payable
in shares of the Company's common stock provide for a reduction in the
number of shares due to the declaration of the reverse stock split. An
amount equal to the par value of the common shares issued was
transferred from the common stock to additional paid-in capital. This
transfer has been reflected in the consolidated statement of
shareholders' equity at July 1, 1996. All references to number of
shares except shares authorized, and to per share information in the
consolidated financial statements, have been adjusted to reflect the
reverse stock split on a retroactive basis.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
significant credit risks consist of cash and trade receivables. The
Company places its cash with high-credit, quality financial
institutions or in high-quality, short-term investments such as insured
certificates of deposit. At times, the cash in any one bank may exceed
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's insured limit of $100,000.
At June 30, 1998, the Company had an uninsured balance of $0. With
regard to receivables, the risk is relatively limited due to most
customers being either domestic or foreign broadcasting networks or
established domestic and foreign distributors.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting
for Income Taxes." SFAS No. 109 requires a liability approach for
measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities based on temporary
differences existing at each balance sheet date using enacted tax rates
in effect when those differences are expected to reverse. As of June
30, 1998, such differences arose principally from net operating loss
carryforwards.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes (Continued)
Deferred tax assets, consisting primarily of the tax effect of net
operating loss carryforwards, are offset with a valuation allowance
because of the uncertainty regarding realizability.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," is effective for
financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of
general-purpose financial statements. The Company does not expect
adoption of SFAS No. 130 to have a material effect, if any, on its
financial position or results of operations.
SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information," is effective for financial statements with fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. This statement establishes standards
for the way that public entities report selected information about
operating segments, products, and services, geographic areas, and major
customers in interim and annual financial reports. The Company does not
expect adoption of SFAS No. 131 to have a material effect, if any, on
its financial position or results of operations.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1997 financial
statements to conform with the 1998 presentation.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
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NOTE 3 - LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles which
contemplates the continuation of the Company as a going concern,
including the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in
the ordinary course of business. For the years ended June 30, 1998 and
1997, the Company incurred net losses of $1,411,916 and $4,592,145,
respectively. At June 30, 1998, the Company's total shareholders'
equity of $2,128,478, including an accumulated deficit of $20,280,352.
The Company's cash commitments for the year ending June 30, 1999
include payment of its current liabilities of $441,962 and compensation
to officers and key independent contractors and office rent of
approximately $2,781,000. The Company also incurs other costs such as
salaries, related benefits, professional fees, office, and other
expenses. For the year ended June 30, 1998, general and administrative
expenses aggregated to $3,592,772. Dividends on the Company's Series A
preferred stock aggregate to $425,000 annually. Dividends are payable
either in cash or common stock. The Company's operations have been
financed mostly by the net proceeds received from prior public
offerings of its securities and proceeds received from exercise of
stock options and warrants. At June 30, 1998, substantially all of the
Company's outstanding stock options and warrants were exercisable at
prices substantially above the market price of the Company's common
stock.
Management anticipates releasing new film projects during the year
ending June 30, 1999 based upon a number of projects in development as
of June 30, 1998. Management also anticipates licensing certain library
assets. Further, the Company has arranged for a preferred stock
financing facility as disclosed in Note 17. Management also continues
to pursue debt and additional equity facilities.
NOTE 4 - LOSS OF REVENUE SOURCE
During the year ended June 30, 1998, the Company discontinued its
personal management services. As a result, the Company will no longer
be receiving revenue from this source. Revenue from this source was
$1,605,861 and $738,761 for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Income before income tax from this source was
approximately $166,000 and $200,000 for the years ended June 30, 1998
and 1997, respectively.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 5 - PUBLIC OFFERING OF SECURITIES
In June 1996, the Company issued $500,000 principal amount of 10%
promissory notes ("Bridge Notes") together with 500,000 warrants
("Bridge Warrants") for gross proceeds of $500,000. In connection with
this transaction, the Company incurred expenses of $137,503 which were
recorded as deferred financing costs (included in other assets) and
were charged to operations over the term of the Bridge Notes. The
Bridge Notes bore interest at the rate of 10% per annum and were repaid
from the proceeds of the Company's September 1996 offering of
securities. In connection with this offering, the Bridge Warrants were
converted to redeemable warrants having terms identical to those sold
by the Company in such public offering.
On September 17, 1996, the Company completed a public offering of its
securities, selling 2,000,000 units at a price of $4.00 each and a
45-day option (which was exercised) to the underwriter for 300,000
units at a price of $3.60 each. Net proceeds were $7,600,008. Each unit
consists of 1.33 shares of common stock (aggregate - 3,066,667) and two
redeemable warrants (aggregate - 4,600,000). Each redeemable warrant is
exercisable for 0.33 share of common stock at a price of $5.25 per
share through September 2001 and is subject to redemption by the
Company at a price of $0.05 under certain circumstances commencing in
September 1997.
NOTE 6 - ACQUISITION OF GROSSO-JACOBSON ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
On October 20, 1997, the Company exchanged 2,222,222 shares of the
Company's common stock for all the outstanding stock of Grosso-Jacobson
Entertainment Corporation, Grosso-Jacobson Productions, Inc., and
Grosso-Jacobson Music Company, Inc. (collectively the "G-J Companies").
The G-J Companies produce a wide variety of television programming,
including prime time series and made-for-television movies.
This transaction has been accounted for as a pooling of interests.
Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for all years
presented have been restated to include the accounts and operations of
the G-J Companies. The combined entities' separate operating results
for the year ended June 30, 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net revenues:
Company, as previously reported $ 782,181
G-J Companies 4,739,260
----------------
COMBINED $ 5,521,441
================
</TABLE>
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 6 - ACQUISITION OF GROSSO-JACOBSON ENTERTAINMENT CORP. (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net income (loss):
Company, as previously reported $ (4,642,043)
G-J Companies 49,898
-------------
COMBINED $ (4,592,145)
=============
Net loss per common share:
AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED $ (1.41)
=============
AS RESTATED $ (0.87)
=============
</TABLE>
Separate operating results for the period from July 1, 1997 to
consummation of the combination, included in the 1998 consolidated
statement of operations, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Net
Revenues Income (Loss)
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Company $ 400,000 $ (600,000)
G-J Companies 4,100,000 550,000
---------- ----------
COMBINED $4,500,000 $ (50,000)
========== ==========
</TABLE>
NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has contracted with other companies (the "Loan-Out
Companies") for the service of officers and members of the board of
directors. The Loan-Out Companies are under the control of
officers/directors of the Company or their family. Payments to the
Loan-Out Companies during the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 were
$1,050,037 and $594,653, respectively. Further, one of the Loan-Out
Companies is entitled to 60% of a film project's net profit, as
defined.
The Company receives legal services from a law firm, a partner of which
is a member of the board of directors. During the years ended June 30,
1998 and 1997, the Company paid the law firm $17,000 and $150,000,
respectively. In addition, during the year ended June 30, 1998, the
Company formulated a plan to issue options with a value of $25,000 for
legal services.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
The Company receives financial consulting services from a member of the
board of directors. During the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, the
Company paid $210,000 and $0, respectively, for consulting services. In
addition, during the year ended June 30, 1998, the Company issued stock
and plans to issue options with a value of $104,500 for consulting
services.
The Company used the services of a law firm in which the former
chairman of the board of directors is a partner. During the years ended
June 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company paid this law firm $61,000 and
$273,000, respectively.
The Company utilizes facilities in Toronto, Canada that are leased by
an officer/director/stockholder of the Company. Rent paid for this
facility during the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, was
approximately $20,000 per year. Further, as of June 30, 1998, the
Company had advanced $116,377 to this affiliate. These advances are to
be recovered from future productions and are capitalized as film
development costs.
During the year ended June 30, 1996, the Company sold an aggregate of
175,000 shares of common stock to related parties in exchange for an
aggregate of $1,050,000 principal amount of promissory notes. Of these
shares, 166,667 were sold to an officer/director's Loan-Out Company,
and 8,333 were sold to an officer and director. The promissory notes
provided for principal payments from April 1997 through October 2000,
plus interest at 7%. The notes were secured by the purchased shares
with the personal liability of the purchasers limited to 25% of the
principal amount, plus accrued interest.
Through June 30, 1997, interest and principal had not been paid.
Effective June 30, 1997, the purchasers and the Company agreed to have
the shares returned to the Company and to cancel the promissory notes.
The purchasers agreed to pay personal liabilities of $50,631, and the
balance of accrued interest of $133,142 was written off.
Receivables from related parties of $47,778 at June 30, 1998 are
receivable upon demand.
Payables to related parties of $84,346 at June 30, 1998 bear interest
at 10% per annum and are payable November 30, 1998.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 8 - SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION
During the year ended June 30, 1997, the Company settled certain
litigation by paying $50,000 in cash and issuing 10,833 shares of the
Company's common stock valued at $3.375 per share.
On November 4, 1996, the Company settled its litigation with a former
officer and director in a negotiated, stipulated settlement filed with
the Los Angeles County Superior Court that required the Company to make
aggregate payments of $575,000 in exchange for an agreement by this
individual not to compete with the Company through December 31, 1998.
NOTE 9 - DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS
During the year ended June 30, 1995, the Company transferred a
completed television service with a net carrying value of $291,241 in
exchange for the right to receive a portion of the distribution revenue
from the series. This amount was written down by $95,136 at June 30,
1997 to reflect the estimated present value of this right. The balance
of $196,105 was written off during the year ended June 30, 1998.
NOTE 10 - FILM COSTS
Film costs as of June 30, 1998 consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Completed projects $15,577,464
Less accumulated amortization 15,223,638
-----------
Released, net of amortization 353,826
Projects in development (see Note 7) 835,566
-----------
TOTAL $ 1,189,392
===========
</TABLE>
Write-offs of projects in development for the years ended June 30, 1998
and 1997 aggregated to $199,450 and $212,920, respectively. Based on
management's present estimate of future revenues at June 30, 1998,
substantially all of the unamortized costs of completed projects will
be amortized by June 30, 2004.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 11 - FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets as of June 30, 1998 consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Furniture and equipment $255,823
Computer equipment 63,930
Equipment held under capital leases 92,594
Leasehold improvements 41,357
--------
453,704
Less accumulated deprecation and amortization 271,231
--------
TOTAL $182,473
========
</TABLE>
NOTE 12 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options
-------------
The Company's board of directors adopted the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan
(the "Plan") on February 17, 1998. The Plan authorizes the granting of
stock options to officers, non-employee directors, employees, and
consultants to purchase an aggregate of 666,667 shares of common
stock. Options awarded under the Plan expire after ten years. The
Company may also grant other stock options outside its stock option
plan.
The Company is using Accounting Principles Bulletin ("APB") Opinion
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," to calculate the
compensation expense related to the grant of options to purchase
common stock under the intrinsic value method. Accordingly, the
Company made no adjustments to its compensation expense or equity
accounts for the grant of options to employees for the years ended
June 30, 1998 and 1997.
If the Company had adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's
("FASB") SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," in
its accounting treatment for employees, the Company would have
recognized compensation expense related to the granting of stock
options. Using the Black-Scholes pricing model to evaluate the fair
market value of the options, the Company would have recorded a
compensation expense of $141,458 for vested options during the year
ended June 30, 1997. This additional expense would have increased the
net loss applicable to common shareholders to ($5,158,603) or ($0.90)
per share for the year ended June 30, 1997.
The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions for the year ended June 30, 1997:
dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 99%; risk-free interest
rate of 6%; and expected life of 4.48 years. The weighted-average fair
value of options granted during the year ended June 30, 1997 was
$2.01, and the weighted-average exercise price was $3.75.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in
estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting
restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation
models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including
the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's employee
stock options have characteristics significantly different from those
of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input
assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in
management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a
reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock
options.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Option Price
Number of Per Share Total
Shares Average Price
--------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shares under option, June 30, 1996 236,750 $ 21.76 $ 5,150,538
Granted 70,000 3.75 262,805
Expired (12,778) (38.61) (493,329)
-------- ---------- -----------
Shares under option, June 30, 1997 293,972 16.74 4,920,014
Expired (6,944) (97.20) (674,989)
-------- ---------- -----------
SHARES UNDER OPTION, JUNE 30, 1998 287,028 $ 14.79 $ 4,245,025
======== ========== ===========
SHARES EXERCISABLE, JUNE 30, 1998 287,028 $ 14.79 $ 4,245,025
======== ========== ===========
SHARES EXERCISABLE, JUNE 30, 1997 293,972 $ 16.74 $ 4,920,014
======== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
Warrants
--------
In addition to the 1,533,333 redeemable warrants exercisable at $5.25
per share of common stock issued in connection with the September 1996
public offering, there are approximately 216,667 other outstanding
warrants. As part of a June 1996 private placement of $500,000
aggregate principal amount of 10% promissory notes ("Bridge Notes"),
166,667 "Bridge Warrants" were issued. Upon repayment of the Bridge
Notes in September 1996, the "Bridge Warrants" were automatically
exchanged for 166,667 redeemable warrants exercisable at $5.25 per
share. The Company has other existing warrants outstanding to purchase
an aggregate of 50,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from
$21.00 to $24.00 per share. There were a total of approximately
1,750,000 warrants outstanding as of June 30, 1998.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 13 - EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into agreements for the services of certain of
its key executives. These agreements expire through October 20, 2003
and provide for approximate aggregate annual payments of $2,178,000.
Certain of these agreements provide for payments by the Company in the
event of death, disability, termination, or a change in control of the
Company.
NOTE 14 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The G-J Companies have a profit sharing plan that covers substantially
all employees. Contributions to the plan, if any, are determined
annually at the discretion of the board of directors. For the years
ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, there were no contributions to the profit
sharing plan.
NOTE 15 - INCOME TAXES
The Company files its income tax returns using an October 31 year end.
Income tax expense for the years ended June 30 consisted of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Current income taxes $ -- $ 19,238
Deferred income taxes -- 139,500
--------------- --------
TOTAL $ -- $158,738
=============== ========
</TABLE>
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 15 - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The provision for (benefit from) federal income taxes at statutory
rates is computed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes at statutory
34% rate $ (480,051) $(1,550,000)
Tax effect (benefit) of
Change in valuation allowance 521,240 1,938,738
State income tax deduction, net of federal
benefit (41,189) (230,000)
----------- -----------
TOTAL $ -- $ 158,738
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The Company's total deferred tax assets, deferred tax liabilities, and
deferred tax asset valuation allowance at June 30, 1998 were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Deferred tax asset
State net operating loss carryforward $ 684,221
Federal net operating loss carryforward 5,263,512
----------
5,947,733
Deferred tax liability
Deferred state taxes 232,635
----------
Net deferred tax assets 5,715,098
Valuation allowance 5,715,098
----------
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS $ --
==========
</TABLE>
During the year ended June 30, 1998, the valuation reserve increased by
$521,240.
As of June 30, 1998, the Company had federal and state net operating
loss carryforwards of approximately $15,480,119 and $7,740,060,
respectively, which expire through 2012 and 2003, respectively.
Utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards in any one year may
be limited by, among other things, alternative minimum tax rules and
restrictions caused by changes in the Company's stock ownership
(Internal Revenue Code Section 382). The 1996 ownership changes
resulted in an annual Section 382 net operating loss limitation of
approximately $945,700.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company's office leases provide for minimum annual base rents and
payment of certain defined operating expenses. The leases expire
through June 2002. At June 30, 1998, future minimum annual commitments
under non-cancelable lease obligations are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ending Capital Operating
June 30, Leases Leases
------------ --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
1999 $ 52,412 $ 432,610
2000 26,206 285,874
2001 - 166,088
2002 - 166,088
--------- -----------
Total minimum lease payments 78,618 $ 1,050,660
===========
Less amount representing interest 7,713
---------
PRESENT VALUE OF NET MINIMUM LEASE
PAYMENTS $ 70,905
=========
</TABLE>
For capitalized leases, the original contract's present value, net of
depreciation, is included in net property and equipment. The net book
value of equipment under capital leases at June 30, 1998 is $81,020.
Depreciation expense for leased equipment was $11,574 for the year
ended June 30, 1998.
Rent expense for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 was $450,219
and $380,088, respectively.
The Company is a party to various agreements relating to its properties
that provide for payments to others upon the sale, production, and/or
distribution of the property. Other agreements provide for
participation by others in the net revenues and/or profits from
completed projects.
In the normal course of its business, the Company is subject to various
lawsuits and claims. The Company believes that the final outcomes of
these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a
material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 17 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Acquisition
On July 15, 1998, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of MWI
Distributions, Inc., dba MediaWorks, International ("MWI"), a
California corporation. MWI provides international television and video
distribution, specializing in the licensing of children's and family
programming and animation. MWI is also an active co-production and
co-financing partner in various animated and live-action programming
ventures and engages in worldwide sales of direct-to-video series and
specials. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. The
consideration paid at closing to the stockholders of MWI was 1,203,704
shares of the Company's common stock (the "Common Stock") valued at
$1,264,000. The Company may have to pay additional consideration, in
the form of up to 1,375,662 shares of Series B preferred stock and
Common Stock, to the stockholders, which payments are contingent upon
the performance of MWI for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 2000,
2001, and 2002. Such additional consideration has a value of up to
$3,250,000. The stockholders also shall receive up to an additional
109,428 shares of Common Stock if the Common Stock average price, as
defined in the merger agreement, does not equal or exceed $3.80 per
share between July 15, 1998 and June 30, 1999. The purchase price
exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by approximately
$1,700,000, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over five
years. The following summarized, unaudited, pro forma financial
information assumes the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------------- ----------------
(unaudited) (unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES $ 24,187,692 $ 6,349,258
=============== ================
NET LOSS $ (2,092,056) $ (4,693,293)
=============== ================
LOSS PER SHARE $ (0.33) $ (0.68)
=============== ================
</TABLE>
These amounts include MWI's actual results from November 11, 1996
(inception) to June 30, 1997 and for the year ended June 30, 1998. The
amounts are based upon certain assumptions and estimates and do not
reflect any benefit from economies which might be achieved from
combined operations. The pro forma results do not necessarily represent
results which would have occurred if the acquisition had taken place on
the basis assumed above, nor are they indicative of the results of
future combined operations.
In November 1997, the Company entered into a financing arrangement with
MWI, whereby the Company shared in 65% of MWI's defined net revenues.
For the year ended June 30, 1998, the Company recognized revenues of
$688,669 from the MWI arrangement. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had
a $688,669 trade receivable from MWI.
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THE PRODUCERS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
================================================================================
NOTE 17 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)
Financing Facility and Issuance of Preferred Stock
On July 31, 1998, the Company entered into a financing arrangement. At
the Company's option, the arrangement allows the Company to sell and
requires the other party to purchase up to $5,000,000 worth of
convertible preferred stock over a 24-month period, subject to certain
restrictions and limitations.
In the event that the Company's average daily stock closing price,
multiplied by the number of shares traded on that day for the preceding
twenty trading days is less than $40,000, the preferred stock investor
is not required to purchase shares. Although the Company did not exceed
the minimum requirement for the September 22, 1998 purchase, the
investor did not exercise the right to refuse funding.
The preferred stock is convertible to common stock at 80% to 82.5% of
the average of the closing bid prices for the common stock for the five
trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion.
Alternatively, the first tranche of $500,000 can be converted at 100%
of the average of the closing bid prices for the common stock for the
five days preceding such initial $500,000 investment.
The preferred stock pays dividends, quarterly, at an annual rate of 6%
per year.
On July 31, August 11, and September 22, 1998, the Company exercised
its right under this agreement and sold $500,000 worth of Series D and
$250,000 worth of Series E preferred stock to the investor. In
conjunction with this transaction, the Company issued 75,000 shares of
Series F preferred stock to the investor which is convertible into
common stock at $1.02 per share.
In addition, the Company paid a finder's fee of $56,250 and granted the
investment banker warrants to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock at
$1.44 per share.
NOTE 18 - MAJOR CUSTOMERS
For the year ended June 30, 1998, the Company had sales to three
customers representing approximately 40%, 15% and 11% of total
revenues.
As of June 30, 1998, 73% and 21% of the Company's trade receivables
were from two customers. One of these customers was acquired by the
Company subsequent to the year ended June 30, 1998 (see Note 17).
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<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES
MWI Distribution, Inc.
TPEG Management, Inc.
Grosso-Jacobson Entertainment Corporation
Grosso-Jacobson Productions, Inc.
Grosso-Jacobson Music Company, Inc.
Tales of Midnite Productions, Inc.
In for Life, Inc.
Plan of Attack Productions, Inc.
Bobwhite Productions, Inc.
Floating Productions, Inc.
DSL Productions, Inc.
Home Green Home, Inc.
Out of Pocket Pictures, Inc.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> JUN-30-1998
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1998
<CASH> 73,751
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 938,130
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 0
<PP&E> 453,704
<DEPRECIATION> 271,231
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 2,725,691
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 0
<BONDS> 0
0
1,000
<COMMON> 6,673
<OTHER-SE> 22,401,157
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 2,725,691
<SALES> 0
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 22,369,511
<CGS> 19,157,708
<TOTAL-COSTS> 3,792,222
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 631,167
<LOSS-PROVISION> 196,105
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 4,225
<INCOME-PRETAX> (1,411,916)
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (1,411,916)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (1,411,916)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.29)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.29)
</TABLE>
