UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to_________
Commission file number: 0-27480
LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO 84-1325695
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5895 Windward Parkway, Suite 220
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 754-6140
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, No
Par Value
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (X) No ( )
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
this Form 10-K. (X)
Based on the closing price for the Registrant's common stock of $2.593 on
January 3, 2000, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates is approximately $15,763,742.
The number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, No Par Value, of the
Registrant as of January 3, 2000 was 16,332,945.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. Part IV - Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 23, 1999 and filed with
the commission on September 7, 1999.
2. Part IV - Registration Statement on Form 10, filed December 29, 1995.
3. Part IV - Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the commission
on December 28, 1999.
4. Part IV - Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the period ended December 31,
1998, filed with the commission on October 29, 1999.
5. Part IV - Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form
S-1 (Registration No. 333-74607) filed with the commission on October 22,
1999.
6. Part IV - Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 17, 1999 and filed
with the commission on September 21, 1999.
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-K/A
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS 3
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 7
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 7
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 8
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 9
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 10
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 11
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISK 18
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 19
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 38
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT 39
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 39
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT 41
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS 42
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K 44
SIGNATURES 46
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K include forward-looking statements. Those statements
relate to dividends; business plans, programs and trends; results of future
operations; uses of future earnings; satisfaction of future cash requirements;
funding of future growth; acquisition plans; and other matters. Words or phrases
such as "will," "hope," "expect," "intend," "plan" or similar expressions
generally are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Those statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results discussed herein. The principal risks and
uncertainties that may affect the Company's actual performance and results of
operations include the following: general economic conditions and interest
rates; adverse weather; changes in property taxes and energy costs; changes in
federal income tax laws and federal mortgage financing programs; governmental
regulation; changes in governmental and public policy; changes in economic
conditions specific to one or more of the Company's markets and businesses;
competition; availability of raw materials; and unexpected operations
difficulties. Other risks and uncertainties may also affect the outcome of the
Company's actual performance and results of operations. Readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in, or
incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any
document or statement referring to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Explanatory Note
This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A is filed to amend certain portions of our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, as
filed with the Commission on January 14, 2000, in response to comments from the
Securities and Exchange Commission received on April 5, 2000.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. ("Lahaina" or the "Company") is a multi-state
provider of mortgage brokerage services to consumers and also operates a
multi-state real estate development organization. The Company's operations
consist of a mortgage financing division ("Accent Mortgage Services, Inc." or
"AMSI"), and a real estate development division ("Accent Real Estate Group" or
"ARG").
AMSI is a residential mortgage broker, providing mortgage brokerage
services to consumers through several traditional branch offices located
primarily in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. AMSI recently began
recruiting activities aimed at adding additional mortgage brokerage operations
to its branch operations, utilizing a new branching concept, and as of the date
of this report has recruited approximately 200 new branches. ARG is a
multi-state real estate development organization engaged in the acquisition,
development and sale of a wide variety of real estate projects.
BACKGROUND AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
The Company was incorporated under Colorado law in April 1989 for the
purpose of acquiring an interest in one or more business opportunities or
ventures. Prior to December 14, 1998, the Company did not conduct an active
business.
On December 14, 1998, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of
Beachside Commons I, Inc. ("Beachside") from Mongoose Investments, LLC
("Mongoose"). Beachside is the owner of a commercial real estate development
located in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island. At the time of the
purchase, Beachside's assets consisted of two buildings and unimproved real
estate, tenant leases and minimal operating capital.
The purchase was accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Beachside
being identified as the accounting acquiror in accordance with Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 97 ("SAB 97"). Beachside was deemed to be the accounting acquiror
as its shareholders held the majority of the outstanding shares of Lahaina
following the merger. The acquisition was accounted for as a capital transaction
using the historical cost basis of the acquired company, Lahaina, as it was a
shell company at December 7, 1998.
On August 23, 1999, Lahaina merged with The Accent Group, Inc. ("Accent"),
an Atlanta, Georgia based real estate development and mortgage financing entity.
The merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Accent being the
accounting acquiror in accordance with SAB 97. Prior to the merger, there were
1,321,500 shares of no par value per share Accent common stock issued and
outstanding (the "Accent Common Stock"). The Accent Common Stock was issued in
exchange for the contribution to Accent of (i) certain parcels of real property
owned by the holder of such shares (ii) options to purchase certain parcels of
real estate, (iii) 100% interest in AMSI and (iv) consulting fees incurred in
connection with the merger. Upon the closing of the merger, each share of Accent
Common Stock was surrendered to the Company and the Company issued a total of
13,251,000 shares of Common Stock to the prior holders of Accent Common Stock.
Of the 13,251,000 shares of Common Stock issued, 4,301,000 were issued and
released immediately to their holders. The remaining 8,950,000 shares of Common
Stock were issued subject to certain conditions of release as set forth in the
Merger Agreement, and are currently being held by the Company.
The conditions of release were designed to ensure that no shareholder
received shares of Common Stock until they had fully conveyed the consideration
for the Accent Common Stock. As of January 11, 2000, conditions of release of
such shares have been satisfied or waived with respect to a total of 5,600,000
of the 8,950,000 shares of Common Stock. The conditions of release of the
remaining 3,350,000 shares of Common Stock have not, as of January 11, 2000,
been satisfied. There is no guarantee that the remaining shares will ever be
released.
Prior to the merger, the Company redeemed 1,910,000 shares of Preferred
Stock held by the then-majority shareholder Richard P. Smyth for 415,000 shares
of Common Stock, entered into consulting
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agreements with each of Gerald F. Sullivan and Gator Glory, LLC, a limited
liability company managed by Smyth, and issued a convertible note in the amount
of $500,000. The proceeds of the convertible note were primarily used to finance
the payment of the Company's accounts payables incurred through the date of the
merger.
CHANGE IN CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
A change of control of the Company occurred as a result of the Merger. L.
Scott Demerau ("Demerau"), directly, through his wife and through his ownership
of Eutopean Enterprises, LLC, controls approximately 38.6% of the Company's
issued and outstanding shares. When Demerau's shares are combined with those
held by Accent Associates, LLC, and Kingdom Generals, LLC, entities controlled
by relatives of Demerau, Demerau controls approximately 52% of the Company's
issued and outstanding Common Stock. After the conversion of all convertible
securities, it is likely that Demerau will remain in control of the Company for
the foreseeable future.
CHANGE IN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The board of directors of the Company, as well as the Company's management,
changed as a result of the merger with Accent. All previous directors of the
Company resigned as a result of the merger with Accent, but prior to their
resignation they elected L. Scott Demerau, Sherry Sagemiller, Betty M. Sullivan
and Bart Siegel as directors of the Company.
Each of the directors above, with the exception of Bart Siegel are
employees of the Company. Management of the Company's operations has been
transferred to the Atlanta, Georgia based Accent Group.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
As a result of the merger with Accent, the Company acquired additional
assets, primarily in the form of real estate and a mortgage financing entity.
The Company's operations consist of a mortgage financing division and a real
estate development division.
ACCENT MORTGAGE SERVICES (AMSI)
AMSI is a residential mortgage broker providing mortgage brokerage services
to consumers through several traditional branch offices located primarily in the
Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. AMSI recently began recruiting activities
aimed at adding additional mortgage brokerage operations to its branch
operations, utilizing a new branching concept. Under this concept, AMSI recruits
mortgage brokerage professionals to originate mortgage loans under AMSI's
license in those states where AMSI is licensed to provide mortgage brokerage
services. All fees associated with originating and closing mortgage loans are
forwarded to AMSI, from which AMSI then distributes the appropriate commissions
(net of AMSI's fees). AMSI provides training and substantial marketing and
administrative support to its branches. Branches utilize AMSI's senior level of
licensing, along with AMSI's access to a broader range of funding sources, to
originate larger numbers of loans than they might otherwise be capable of
originating.
AMSI branch offices actively solicit the origination of a variety of types
of residential mortgage loans, through personal contact as well as via the
Internet. Interested consumers are encouraged to submit a pre-qualification
application via a branch website, after which a loan officer will establish
personal contact. AMSI loan officers guide consumers through the entire process
of obtaining a mortgage loan, from the initial application to the final closing
of the mortgage loan. AMSI has established relationships with multiple potential
funding sources, providing a wide variety of mortgage financing options for
consumers.
AMSI provides substantial marketing and administrative support to its
branch offices, including access to a proprietary Internet site for generating
loan application information, communicating with the Company's corporate office,
access to loan origination software, and receiving accounting information
relating to loan origination activity. Additionally, AMSI provides a senior
level of licensing under which its branch offices may originate mortgage loans.
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As of the date of this report, AMSI has recruited more than 200 branch
offices, and is presently licensed to originate mortgage loans in 21 states.
AMSI intends to pursue licenses in additional states.
AMSI also brokers an interim financing product to the manufactured housing
industry. The manufactured housing industry is experiencing significant growth
due to certain affordability factors associated with this type of housing.
AMSI's interim financing product is designed to bridge the period of time
between the date that a housing unit is shipped to its permanent site and the
date that permanent mortgage financing is closed and funded. Interim financing
allows the manufactured housing dealer to receive a staged revenue stream during
the process. AMSI also offers permanent mortgage brokerage services to this
industry.
AMSI contributed $837,803 or 90.4 percent to the Company's consolidated
revenue for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30,
1999.
The market for the brokerage of mortgage loans is rapidly evolving, and
competition for borrowers is intense and is expected to increase significantly
in the future. AMSI believes that the primary factors involved in choosing a
mortgage broker include personalized service, availability of competitive
financing rates and financing programs, and the ease with which the financing
can be completed, among others. While AMSI believes it is an effective
competitor, there can be no assurance that AMSI's competitors and potential
competitors will not develop services and products that are equal or superior to
those of AMSI or that achieve greater market acceptance than its products and
services.
AMSI also holds a subsidiary, Beachside Commons I, Inc. ("Beachside
Commons" or "Beachside"). Beachside Commons is an oceanfront mixed use
commercial development located in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island.
Beachside consisted of a retail building and an oceanfront lot suitable for
development. On December 30, 1999, Lahaina and AMSI sold Beachside Commons to NP
Holding, LLC. The Company's former chairman is a member of NP Holding, LLC. The
terms of the sale called for the purchaser to assume the first mortgage on the
property and to issue a note to the Company and AMSI in the amount of
$3,000,000. The note is secured by 660,000 shares of the Company's common stock;
such shares are held in escrow by a trustee.
The financial information related to this segment can be found in the
footnotes to the Company's consolidated financial statements found in Item 8 of
the annual report on Form 10-K.
ACCENT REAL ESTATE GROUP (ARG)
ARG is a multi-state real estate development organization engaged in the
acquisition, development and sale of a wide variety of real estate projects. As
a result of the formation of Accent, and the Company's subsequent merger with
Accent and exercise of options to acquire land, the Company now owns land or
options to acquire land, and has assumed and/or issued associated indebtedness.
The Company may assume additional indebtedness should it choose to exercise the
remaining options. A number of the Company's development-ready projects are now
in various stages of development, including:
SWISS AIR ESTATES - a lakefront gated residential community located at Lake
Sidney Lanier, just north of metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. This property
consists of 12 estate-sized lots priced from $350,000 to more than $900,000. The
property is zoned and is under development.
CASTLEBERRY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - The Company holds an option to acquire
a 33 acre parcel in Cumming, Georgia. The Company intends to develop a
multi-family residential townhouse community. Plans call for the development and
sale of approximately 190 mid-level townhomes in the $150,000 to $180,000 price
range. The property is zoned, and the project is in the design phase.
PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD - a commercial/industrial tract totaling
approximately 50 acres located on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Fulton
County, Georgia. This tract is in the design stages, and plans call for
development of an industrial park.
ATHENS, TENNESSEE - The Company holds an option to acquire land in Athens,
Tennessee. Plans call for the development of an upscale residential modular home
community totaling approximately 65 lots on a 40 acre tract.
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In addition to the properties listed above, Demerau holds redeemable common
stock relating to options to purchase three family entertainment centers located
in Roswell, Georgia, Cocoa Beach, Florida and Pensacola, Florida. Such options
are to be delivered to the Company by Demerau. Release of the redeemable Common
Stock to Demerau is contingent upon delivery of the options on or before July 9,
2000. The entertainment centers consist of miniature golf and game facilities.
ARG competes with commercial developers, real estate companies and other
real estate owners for development and acquisition opportunities in all of its
market areas. While ARG believes it is an effective competitor in the real
estate development market, certain of its competitors may have greater capital
and other resources than those of the Company.
The financial information related to this segment can be found in the
footnotes to the Company's consolidated financial statements found in Item 8 of
the annual report on Form 10-K.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Company's mortgage brokerage services division and its real estate
development division are subject to various laws and regulations. AMSI is
subject to rules and regulations promulgated by federal, state and local
regulatory agencies in connection with originating, processing, underwriting and
selling mortgage loans. These rules and regulations, among other things impose
licensing obligations on AMSI, prohibit discrimination, establish underwriting
guidelines and mandate disclosures and notices to borrowers. ARG is required to
comply with various federal, state and local environmental, zoning, land use,
licensing and other laws and regulations which govern its operations. Existing
regulations may have a material adverse impact on the Company's operations by,
among other things, imposing additional compliance costs and delaying the period
in which mortgages may be processed or real estate projects may be brought to
market.
To date, the Company has not expended significant resources on lobbying or
related government affairs issues but may be required to do so in the future.
EMPLOYEES
As of the date of this report, the Company employs 25 people within its
corporate division and has approximately 300 branch employees.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
Certain information about the Company's executive officers is provided
below.
L. Scott Demerau, age 39, was elected as a director, the Chief Executive
Officer and President of the Company effective August 23, 1999. Mr. Demerau
holds a B.A. from the Ferris State University. Mr. Demerau began his
entrepreneurial career in 1986 by forming a family entertainment center company,
Mountasia. Mountasia held an Initial Public Offering in 1993 and merged with
Malibu Entertainment Worldwide in 1994 where he served as Chairman, President
and CEO until 1997. From 1997 to 1999, Mr. Demerau served as a consultant to
Malibu. Mr. Demerau has served as a director of Malibu since 1993.
Betty M. Sullivan, age 49, was elected as a director, the Executive Vice
President - Administration and Secretary of the Company effective August 23,
1999. She is a graduate of the American Institute of Banking, Louisiana State
University. Ms. Sullivan was Assistant Vice President with Sun Banks of Florida
from 1968 to 1980. She was owner and operator of two Sonny's Real Pit BarBQ
Restaurants, and four Athletic Attic Sporting Goods Stores from 1981 to 1986.
She was employed with Malibu Entertainment Worldwide (formerly Mountasia) as
Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Human Relations, Vice President
of Investors Relations and Secretary from 1987 to 1999.
William A. Thurber, age 46, was elected Executive Vice President - Finance
and Treasurer of the Company effective September 28, 1999. From 1997 until June
1999, Mr. Thurber served as Treasurer of Vanstar Corporation, a NYSE technology
services company. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Thurber served as Assistant Treasurer
and Director of Finance for John H. Harland Company, a NYSE financial printing
company. Mr. Thurber was also employed by Harland from January 1988 until
November 1988. From 1989 to 1992, Mr. Thurber served as Vice President for a
unit of NationsBank Corporation. From November 1988 until March 1989, Mr.
Thurber served as Chief Financial Officer of StarTouch Communications, Inc., a
telecommunications company. From 1981 to 1988, Mr. Thurber was employed by
Contel Corporation, a NYSE telecommunications company. From 1977 to 1981, Mr.
Thurber was employed by Grumman Corporation, a NYSE aerospace defense
contractor. Mr. Thurber holds an MBA Degree in Corporate Finance from Hofstra
University, as well as a BS Degree in Accounting from New York Institute of
Technology.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's operations are principally located in a two story office
building in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. The Company occupies
approximately 9,000 square feet of office space under a lease that expires in
August 2004. Annual rent associated with this office space is approximately
$158,000 including utilities. ARG presently holds the following properties for
sale and/or development:
SWISS AIR ESTATES - a lakefront gated residential community located at Lake
Sidney Lanier, just north of metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. This property
consists of 12 estate-sized lots priced from $350,000 to more than $900,000. The
property is zoned and is under development.
PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD - a commercial/industrial tract totaling
approximately 50 acres located on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Fulton
County, Georgia. This tract is in the design stages, and plans call for
development of an industrial park.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In July and August 1998, AMSI acquired from SGE Mortgage Funding
Corporation and related entities ("SGE") notes secured primarily by first
security interest in residences. The selling entity, SGE, has been placed in
receivership by Order of the Superior Court of Tift County, Georgia. The
receiver is charged with the responsibility of settling competing claims, if
any, to loans made and sold by SGE. Many of the loans acquired by the Company
from SGE were later sold to Matrix Bank for a total purchase price of $623,032.
Matrix Bank contends some of the loans are subject to competing claims or are
non-performing assets, and has demanded that the Company reacquire these loans.
The Company is negotiating with Matrix to resolve these issues, however, the
ultimate resolution is unknown at this time. The Company has not provided for
any loss which may result from the Matrix transaction.
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The Company is also subject to various litigation in the ordinary course of
business. In the opinion of management, resolution of such matters will not have
a significant effect on the financial position of the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company during
the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's Common Stock trades over-the-counter on the bulletin board
operated by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the
symbol "LAHA." The following table sets forth the high and low closing bid of
the Company's Common Stock for each quarter during the past two fiscal years.
The prices reflect inter-dealer quotations without retail mark-ups, mark downs
and commissions, and do not necessarily represent actual transactions. The
Company's securities began trading in August 1996.
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High Low
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Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1999:
Fourth Quarter $ 6.750 $ 3.125
Third Quarter 4.625 0.500
Second Quarter 4.000 1.500
First Quarter 4.000 0.031
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1998:
Fourth Quarter $ 1.500 $ 0.875
Third Quarter 3.250 0.875
Second Quarter 3.250 0.875
First Quarter 3.250 0.875
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As of January 3, 2000 there were approximately 260 holders of record of the
Company's common stock.
The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends on the Common
Stock and does not presently intend to pay cash dividends on the Common Stock in
the foreseeable future.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As a result of the merger between Lahaina and Accent, the historical
financial statements of the Company for the period prior to August 23, 1999 are
the consolidated financial statements of Accent from its date of inception, July
9, 1999. The operations of Lahaina and AMSI have been included in the Company's
financial statements from the date of acquisition. The selected consolidated
annual financial data presented below was derived from the Company's audited
consolidated financial statements for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of
inception) to September 30, 1999. This selected consolidated annual financial
data should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
LAHAINA
ACQUISITIONS, INC.
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From July 9, 1999 (date
of inception) to
September 30, 1999
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Revenue $ 1,076,566
Operating loss $ 880,443
Loss before income taxes $ 1,155,305
Net loss $ 1,155,305
Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.08)
At September 30, 1999
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets $ 9,005,426
Total debt $ 9,280,931
Total liabilities $ 11,642,691
Stockholders' deficit $ (2,544,736)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 9,005,426
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SELECTED PREDECESSOR FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents selected predecessor financial data for AMSI
on a historical basis for the periods indicated. The financial information for
AMSI for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the six month period
ended June 30, 1999 are derived from the financial statements of AMSI. The
results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results
for the full fiscal year or any future period. Interim results reflect all
adjustments, which are in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair
statement of these results.
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SIX MONTH
INTERIM
ACCENT MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. PERIOD
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED
JUNE 30,
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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Revenue (1) $ 265,996 $ 629,854 $ 1,039,172 $ 1,082,090 $ 1,211,246 $ 236,875
Income (loss) from
operations $ 40,126 $ 87,997 $ 127,225 $ (149,171) $ (1,162,610) $ (200,003)
Income (loss) before
income taxes $ 41,896 $ 82,707 $ 116,082 $ (168,407) $ (1,332,030) $ (389,446)
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(1) Amounts are net of brokerage services expense.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of the results of operations and financial
condition of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this
annual report on Form 10-K.
GENERAL
Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. ("Lahaina" or the "Company") is a multi-state
provider of mortgage brokerage services to consumers and also operates a
multi-state real estate development organization. The Company's operations
consist of a mortgage financing division ("Accent Mortgage Services, Inc." or
"AMSI"), and a real estate development division ("Accent Real Estate Group" or
"ARG").
On August 23, 1999, Lahaina merged with The Accent Group, Inc. ("Accent"),
an Atlanta, Georgia based real estate development and mortgage financing entity.
The merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Accent being the
accounting acquiror in accordance with SAB 97. As a result of the merger between
Lahaina and Accent, the historical financial statements of the Company for the
period prior to August 23, 1999 are the consolidated financial statements of
Accent from its date of inception, July 9, 1999. The operations of Lahaina and
AMSI have been included in the Company's financial statements from the date of
acquisition. The discussion of the results of operations and financial condition
of Lahaina represents the period from the date of inception (July 9, 1999) to
September 30, 1999.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 9, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
Revenues
Revenues for the period from the date of inception (July 9, 1999) to
September 30, 1999 totaled $1,076,566. Broker fee income generated by AMSI
represented $837,803 (or approximately 77.8 percent) of total revenues for the
period. This broker fee income represents fees associated with the brokerage of
mortgage loans by AMSI branch offices.
Revenues for ARG totaled $238,763 for the period (or approximately 22.2
percent of total revenues). Revenues for ARG represented the sale of a parcel of
land at the Company's Peachtree Industrial Boulevard commercial/industrial
development.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the period from the date of inception (July 9, 1999)
to September 30, 1999 totaled $1,957,009. The principal components of operating
expenses for the period were broker commissions ($708,508 or 36.2 percent of
total operating expenses), general and administrative expenses ($479,308 or 24.5
percent of total operating expenses), professional fees ($294,819 or 15.1
percent of total operating expenses), salaries and employee benefits ($262,910
or 13.4 percent of total operating expenses), and cost of real estate sold
($149,854 or 7.7 percent of total operating expenses).
The principal components of broker commissions ($708,508 for the period)
were commissions paid by AMSI to branch offices for loans brokered by each
branch ($696,300 for the period). Such expenses represent commissions due to
branch offices net of applicable fees due to AMSI. The remaining $12,208
represents commissions paid by ARG in connection with the sale of a parcel of
land at the Company's Peachtree Industrial Boulevard commercial/industrial
development.
General and administrative expense ($479,308 for the period) consisted of
$336,789 (or 70.3 percent of the total) attributable to the mortgage brokerage
segment, $127,247 (or 26.5 percent of the total) attributable to corporate
activities, and $19,971 (or 4.1 percent of the total) attributable to the real
estate development segment.
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The principal components of the $336,789 of general and administrative
expense attributable to the mortgage brokerage segment were advertising and
marketing ($72,679), travel and entertainment ($32,927), printing costs
($30,631) and telephone expenses ($23,539). The mortgage brokerage segment
experienced significant expansion of its branch operation during the period, and
as a result experienced significant costs associated with this expansion.
The principal components of the $127,247 of general and administrative
expense attributable to corporate activities were supplies ($26,076), filing
fees ($17,193) and travel and entertainment ($32,927).
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense (income) for the period from the date of inception (July 9,
1999) to September 30, 1999 totaled $274,862, primarily consisting of interest
expense ($138,906 for the period), liquidated damages under the Company's
convertible notes ($81,500 for the period), other expense ($55,804 for the
period) and other income ($1,348 for the period).
Interest expense ($138,906) represents interest expense associated with the
Company's borrowings. Approximately $38,832 of the total interest expense
relates to the Company's warehouse line, which was suspended as of July 9, 1999.
Approximately $78,536 of the total interest expense relates to borrowings
associated with the Company's real estate holdings. The remaining $21,538 of
interest expense relates to general corporate indebtedness.
Liquidated damages of $81,500 were recorded during the period relating to
the Company's convertible notes. During the period the Company was not in
compliance with certain provisions of the note agreements, primarily relating to
maintaining an effective registration statement for the registration of the
conversion shares and non-payment of interest and liquidated damages.
Net Loss
The Company recorded a net loss of $1,155,305 for the period from inception
(July 9, 1999) to September 30, 1999. This net loss represents a basic and
diluted loss per common share of $0.08.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - ACCENT MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. HISTORICAL
The following table sets forth the operating results for AMSI for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and for the nine months ended June 30,
1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
--------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
1996 1997 1998 1998 1999
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue (1) $ 1,039,172 $ 1,082,090 $ 1,211,246 $ 631,518 $ 236,875
Selling, general and administrative expenses 911,947 1,231,261 2,373,856 723,183 436,878
Other - net 11,143 19,236 169,420 65,133 189,443
------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss) $ 116,082 $ (168,407) $ (1,332,030) $ (156,798) $ (389,446)
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(1) Amounts are net of brokerage services expense.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 COMPARED WITH 1996
Revenues
AMSI generated revenues of $1,082,090 for the year ended December 31, 1997
compared with $1,039,172 for the 1996 period, representing an increase of
$42,918 (or 4.1%). The increase in revenues is primarily attributable to an
increase in loan origination volume.
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Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $1,231,261 for the
year ended December 31, 1997 compared with $911,947 for the 1996 period,
representing an increase of $319,314 (or 35.0%). The increase in selling,
general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to expenses
associated with efforts to grow the business. Interest expense and other - net
totaled $19,236 for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared with $11,143 for
the comparable 1996 period, representing an increase of $8,093 (or 72.6%). This
increase is primarily attributable to higher borrowing levels in 1997 as
compared with 1996.
Operating Income (Loss)
AMSI recorded a net operating loss of $168,407 for the year ended December
31, 1997 compared with operating income of $116,082 for the comparable 1996
period.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED WITH 1997
Revenues
AMSI generated revenues of $1,211,246 for the year ended December 31, 1998
compared with $1,082,090 for the year ended December 31, 1997, representing an
increase of $129,156 (or 11.9%). This increase in revenue is primarily
attributable to an increase in the volume of mortgage loans originated through
AMSI's branch operations.
Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $2,373,856, as
compared with $1,231,261 for the comparable period in 1997, representing an
increase of $1,142,595 (or 92.8%). The principal components of selling, general
and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 1998 were Provision
for Losses ($853,056) and General and Administrative expenses ($1,520,800). The
provision for loan losses is due to a large portfolio of loans that were
purchased during 1998. After the loans were purchased, it was determined that
the loans had also been sold to others by the seller. For the comparable 1997
period, the principal component of operating expenses was General and
Administrative expense. Interest expense and Other - Net totaled $19,236 for the
year ended December 31, 1998, versus $169,420 for the comparable period in 1997.
The increase in interest expense is due to increased borrowings under the
warehouse lines of credit during 1998.
Operating Loss
AMSI recorded a net operating loss of $1,332,030 for the year ended
December 31, 1998, compared with a net operating loss of $168,407 for the
comparable period in 1997.
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED WITH 1998
Revenues
For the six month period ended June 30, 1999, AMSI generated total revenues
of $236,875, principally related to brokerage service operations. For the six
month period ended June 30, 1998, AMSI generated total revenues of $631,518.
Total revenues decreased by $394,643, principally the result of a lower volume
of mortgage loan originations.
Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $436,878, compared
with $723,183 in the comparable period in 1998, representing a decrease of
$286,305. The principal components of operating expenses for the six month
period ended June 30, 1999 were Provision for Losses ($50,000), and General and
Administrative expenses ($386,878). The principal component of operating
expenses for the comparable period in 1998 was General and Administrative
expense. A decrease of $286,305 in General and Administrative expense
represented the most significant change during the period. The decrease is
primarily due to consulting fees of approximately $240,000 which were paid
during the first six months of 1998 but not in 1999. Interest expense and other
- - net totaled $65,133 for the six months ended June 30, 1998, versus $189,443
for the comparable period in 1999. The increase is primarily due to the loss on
disposal of property and equipment ($167,645) that occurred during 1999.
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Operating Loss
AMSI recorded a net operating loss of $389,446 for the six month period
ended June 30, 1999 as compared with a net operating loss of $156,798 for the
comparable period in 1998.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999,
the Company used $2,433,439 in net cash in operating activities, a significant
portion of which is represented by the Company's net loss of $1,155,305. A total
of $2,250,187 of net cash was used for the purchase and development of real
estate held for development. Increases in accounts payable ($1,108,416), accrued
interest payable ($103,815) and proceeds from the sale of real estate ($238,763)
served to offset a portion of the net cash used in operating activities.
The Company used $159,750 in net cash in investing activities during the
period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999, principally
for the merger with Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and the acquisition of Accent
Mortgage Services, Inc. The Company acquired cash totaling $248,245 in these
acquisitions. Purchases of property and equipment totaled $87,774 for the
period, while proceeds from the sale of property and equipment totaled $4,779
for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999.
The Company generated $2,608,489 in net cash provided by financing
activities for the period from the date of inception (July 9, 1999) to September
30, 1999, principally in the form of additional borrowings. The primary source
of new borrowings (approximately $2,100,000) was associated with the Company's
purchase of a parcel of land located on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Fulton
county, Georgia, north of metropolitan Atlanta. Additionally, approximately
$525,000 of the increase in borrowings was associated with general corporate and
working capital activities. Repayments of notes payable totaled $16,511 during
the period.
Historically, the Company and its subsidiaries have not generated positive
cash flow. The Company has restructured several of its borrowing arrangements
subsequent to September 30, 1999. The convertible note arrangement was amended
to provide for an extended cure period with respect to certain events of
default. There is no cash flow impact with respect to curing the events of
default as the cure can be achieved by issuing and delivering common stock of
the Company.
The warehouse line of credit has been restructured to accept certain real
estate owned as a reduction in the warehouse line of credit. The remaining
outstanding amounts are interest only with principal payments subject to the
resolution of the SGE Mortgage Funding Corporation matter described in notes 7
and 9 to the Company's financial statements included in this annual report on
Form 10-K.
Management's plan is to continue to restructure or refinance its existing
obligations, increase the volume of mortgage loans brokered through its mortgage
operations, develop and sell its various parcels of real estate and, ultimately,
to achieve profitable operations and positive cash flow.
The Company intends to pursue selected acquisition opportunities. The
timing or success of any acquisition efforts is unpredictable. Accordingly, the
Company is unable to accurately estimate its expected capital commitments.
Funding for future acquisitions will likely come from a combination of
additional borrowings and the issuance of additional equity.
On January 11, 2000, the Company announced that it had executed a letter of
intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Paradigm
Mortgage Associates, Inc. ("Paradigm") of Jacksonville, Florida. Paradigm is one
of the largest cooperative branch mortgage companies in the country with more
than 250 branch offices. In its announcement, the Company stated that a plan of
acquisition should be defined by January 31, 2000 and that the transaction is
expected to close within 60 days. Closing of the transaction is subject to,
among other things, negotiation of a definitive agreement and plan of merger,
satisfactory completion of a due diligence review, approval by both companies'
boards of directors, and appropriate regulatory approvals.
YEAR 2000 READINESS
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We have not incurred any material costs nor have we experienced any
operational problems as a result of Year 2000 issues.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, which will require that all derivative
financial instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities on the
balance sheet. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date
of SFAS No. 133, which deferred the implementation of SFAS No. 133 until June
15, 2000. SFAS No. 133 will be effective for the Company's first quarter of
fiscal 2001. The Company is evaluating the effects of the new statement and how
to implement the new requirements.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101). SAB 101 provides clarification in
applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in
financial statements. Management does not anticipate that the implementation of
SAB 101 will have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
RISK FACTORS
In evaluating the Company and its lines of business, the following risk
factors should be considered:
MORTGAGE BROKERAGE SERVICES RISKS
IF INTEREST RATES RISE OR GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS DETERIORATE, IT COULD HARM
OUR BUSINESS
AMSI will likely originate fewer mortgage loans if interest rates rise. In
periods of rising interest rates, demand for mortgage loans typically declines.
During those periods, AMSI will likely originate fewer mortgage loans and its
revenues will decline. Demand for refinancing mortgages declines more
significantly than for new home purchase mortgages during periods of rising
interest rates. AMSI's business would be adversely affected by declining
economic conditions in those states where it originates mortgage loans,
particularly in their residential real estate markets.
AMSI HAS BEGUN A NEW BUSINESS STRATEGY TO INCREASE ITS BRANCH OPERATIONS. IF
THIS STRATEGY IS UNSUCCESSFUL, IT COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS
AMSI, which has been primarily involved in providing mortgage brokerage
services to consumers through several traditional branch offices located in the
metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia area, has begun to aggressively recruit additional
mortgage brokerage operations to its branch operations. AMSI believes that the
implementation of this strategy will increase its share of the domestic market
for mortgage origination. However, the Company may not be successful in its
attempts to recruit new branch offices.
IF WE DO NOT COMPLY WITH MORTGAGE BANKING RULES AND REGULATIONS OR OTHER
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, OUR BUSINESS MAY BE HARMED
AMSI's business is subject to the rules and regulations of various federal,
state and local regulatory agencies in connection with originating, processing,
underwriting and selling mortgage loans. These rules and regulations, among
other things, impose licensing obligations on AMSI, prohibit discrimination,
establish underwriting guidelines and mandate disclosures and notices to
borrowers. AMSI is also required to comply with each regulatory entity's
financial requirements. If AMSI does not comply with these rules, regulations
and requirements, the regulatory agencies may restrict its ability to originate
mortgage loans. Regulatory and legal requirements are subject to change and may
become more restrictive, making compliance more difficult or expensive or
otherwise restricting AMSI's ability to conduct its business as it is now
conducted. As of June 30, 1999, AMSI was not in compliance with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") net worth requirements. As of September
21, 1999, AMSI took corrective action to resolve this matter. AMSI believes that
it is currently in material compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
to which it is currently subject. However, no assurance can be given that the
costs of future compliance will not be significant or that AMSI is in fact in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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THE MARKET IN WHICH WE OPERATE IS INTENSELY COMPETITIVE AND ACTIONS BY
COMPETITORS COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS
AMSI competes with other mortgage brokerage companies, many of which are
larger, are more experienced and have greater financial resources than the
Company. Accordingly, AMSI may not be able to successfully compete in the
mortgage brokerage market. Competitors may be able to respond more quickly to
take advantage of new or changing opportunities, technologies and customer
requirements. They also may be able to undertake more extensive promotional
activities, offer more attractive terms to borrowers and adopt more aggressive
pricing policies.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT RISKS
IF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY OR GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS DETERIORATE, IT COULD
HARM OUR BUSINESS
Real estate markets are cyclical in nature and highly sensitive to changes
in national and regional economic conditions, including, among other factors,
levels of employment and discretionary disposable income, consumer confidence,
available financing and interest rates. A downturn in the economy in general or
in the market for residential or commercial real estate could have a material
adverse effect on ARG's business, operating results and financial condition. In
addition, concentration in a given region may increase ARG's susceptibility to
an economic downturn. Most of the real estate owned or held by ARG is located in
the southeastern United States, thus increasing the Company's susceptibility to
the economic conditions of the southeast.
IF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY OR GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS DETERIORATE IN
METROPOLITAN ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, IT COULD HARM OUR
BUSINESS
The majority of ARG's real estate is located in and around the metropolitan
Atlanta, Georgia area and Fernandina Beach, Florida. There are substantial risks
associated with a large investment in real estate. These include the following
risks:
- real property may decline in value due to changing market and economic
conditions;
- development and carrying costs may exceed anticipated costs;
- there may be delays in bringing inventories to market due to, among other
things, changes in regulations, adverse weather conditions or changes in the
availability of development financing on terms acceptable to the Company; or
- interest rates may increase which will adversely affect the ability of
the Company to sell their properties.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATED TO REAL ESTATE, AND IF WE DO NOT
COMPLY OUR BUSINESS MAY BE HARMED
ARG's real estate business is subject to certain federal, state and local
regulations and is required to comply with various federal, state and local
environmental, zoning, land use, land sales, licensing and other laws and
regulations which govern its operations. Existing or future regulations may have
a material adverse impact on ARG's operations by, among other things, imposing
additional compliance costs and delaying the period in which the development
projects are brought to market. ARG believes that it is in material compliance
with all applicable laws and regulations to which it is currently subject.
However, no assurance can be given that the costs of future compliance will not
be significant or that ARG is in fact in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations. In addition, there can be no assurance that laws and regulations
applicable to ARG in any specific jurisdiction will not be revised or that other
laws or regulations will not be adopted which could increase ARG's costs of
compliance or prevent ARG from marketing or selling its properties. Any failure
of ARG to comply with applicable laws or regulations or any increase in the
costs of compliance could have a material adverse effect on ARG's business,
operating results and financial condition.
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IF OUR INVENTORY IS FOUND TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTAMINATED OUR BUSINESS MAY
BE HARMED
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations,
the current or previous owner, manager or operator of real property may be
liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic
substances located on or in, or emanating from, such property, as well as
related costs of investigation and property damage. These laws often impose
liability without regard to whether the owner, manager or operator knew of, or
was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. ARG
believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with all federal
state and local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic
substances, but no assurance can be given that hazardous or toxic substances
will not be found on its property or properties that it previously owned.
THE MARKET IN WHICH WE OPERATE IS INTENSELY COMPETITIVE AND ACTIONS BY
COMPETITORS COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS
The real estate industry is highly competitive. ARG competes with builders,
developers and others for the acquisition of desirable properties and financing.
Many of ARG's competitors are larger and possess greater financial, marketing,
personnel and other resources. Although ARG believes it can effectively compete
in its market areas, no assurances can be given as to ARG's future ability to
locate, develop and sell attractive properties in the market in which it wishes
to operate. Further, the entrance of high profile and well-established operators
into ARG's market areas may have a material adverse effect on ARG's operations.
GENERAL BUSINESS RISKS
WE HAVE A LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY AND THEREFORE HISTORICAL RESULTS MAY NOT BE
INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE
The merger with Accent resulted in a change of control of the Company and a
change in the Company's management. The Company has a limited operating history,
and its historical results of operations are not useful as a basis for
predicting future operating results of the Company. No assurance can be given
that the future operations of the Company will be successful.
WE MAY BE UNABLE TO RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO PURSUE OUR STRATEGIES WHICH MAY
HARM OUR BUSINESS
The Company anticipates the need for additional capital as it pursues its
business strategy. The Company expects to raise additional capital through a
combination of new debt issuances and equity sales, from private as well as
public sources. Issuance of new debt and/or the sale of equity will likely have
a dilutive effect on the Company and its shareholders. Implementation of the
Company's strategy and its business plans is contingent upon the availability of
such funding sources. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to
raise debt or equity capital, at terms that are acceptable to the Company, or at
all, in order to fund its operations as set forth above.
THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF OUR QUARTER-TO-QUARTER RESULTS MAY HARM THE TRADING
PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK
Because the Company has a limited operating history, it lacks sufficient
historical operating data on which to base its future operating results and
financial performance. General economic conditions, as well as competition from
other competing businesses, may adversely affect the Company's performance.
Because of these and other factors, the Company's financial performance may
fluctuate from period to period, which could result in a material fluctuation in
the trading price of the Company's common stock.
WE ARE A GROWTH COMPANY, WHICH ENTAILS RISKS THAT COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS
Inability of management to adequately manage the operations of the business
may subject the business of the Company to certain risks, in addition to those
commonly found in a growing company. These risks include:
- obtaining additional financing;
- providing adequate working capital to pay salaries for personnel hired to
acquire and develop properties before revenue from the properties is sufficient
to pay their salaries;
- the inability of management to recognize potential problems before they
become serious problems;
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- the lack of sufficient experience in the staff to solve problems once
they are identified; and
- the risk from competitors.
THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK IN THE FUTURE MAY HARM THE
BOOK VALUE OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
To the extent the future funding requirements of the Company require the
issuance of convertible securities or securities or debt having a priority to
the shares of Common Stock, the shares of Common Stock may suffer a decline in
book value.
WE DO NOT ANTICIPATE PAYING DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON STOCK IN THE FORESEEABLE
FUTURE
The Company intends to retain all future earnings for use in the
development of its business. The Company has never paid and does not currently
anticipate paying any cash dividends on its Common Stock in the foreseeable
future.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on
variable rate debt. At September 30, 1999, approximately 2.7 percent of the
Company's total indebtedness of $9,280,931 is subject to changes in the prime
rate of interest. Additionally, the short-term nature of a portion of the
Company's indebtedness will require that portions of the Company's total
indebtedness be renegotiated. The Company will be subject to any changes in
general interest rates at the time any of such debt is renegotiated.
The table below presents the principal cash flows and related weighted
average interest rates on debt by expected maturity dates as of September 30,
1999. Debt that is presently in default is considered to be current for purposes
of this table:
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<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------------------------------
FAIR
2000 2001 2002 TOTAL VALUE
----------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed rate debt $ 6,483,893 $ -- $ 2,542,038 $ 9,025,931 $9,025,931
Average interest rate 8.9% 0.0% 9.3% 9.0%
Variable rate debt $ 255,000 $ -- $ -- $ 255,000 $ 255,000
Average interest rate 9.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.0%
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. and subsidiaries (formerly The Accent Group, Inc. - see Note
1) (the "Company") as of September 30, 1999, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the period
from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. and subsidiaries (formerly The Accent Group, Inc. see Note 1)
as of September 30, 1999, and the consolidated results of their operations and
their cash flows for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to
September 30, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
January 11, 2000
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
ASSETS
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<S> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,300
Restricted cash 77,352
Restricted certificates of deposit 126,249
Real estate held for sale 3,650,000
Real estate held for development 2,958,143
Foreclosed real estate 593,960
Mortgage loans held for sale, net --
Options to acquire real estate 122,893
Property and equipment, net 87,101
Goodwill, net 903,042
Other assets 471,386
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Total assets $ 9,005,426
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,837,328
Accrued interest payable 298,432
Notes payable - warehouse line 1,132,442
Notes payable 7,537,432
Due to related parties and stockholders 611,057
Deferred revenue 216,500
Other liabilities 9,500
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Total liabilities 11,642,691
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Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable stock:
Common stock, no par value; 3,250,000 shares issued and
outstanding entitled to redemption under certain circumstances (92,529)
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Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred series A convertible stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized, --
no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, no par value; 800,000,000 shares authorized, --
12,967,343 shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital (1,389,431)
Accumulated deficit (1,155,305)
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(2,544,736)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 9,005,426
============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
PERIOD FROM JULY 9, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Revenue:
Broker fee income $ 837,803
Sales of real estate 238,763
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Total revenue 1,076,566
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Operating expenses:
Broker commissions 708,508
General and administrative 479,308
Professional fees 294,819
Salaries and employee benefits 262,910
Cost of real estate sold 149,854
Amortization of goodwill 18,609
Occupancy expense 18,600
Property taxes 16,253
Depreciation and amortization 8,148
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Total operating expenses 1,957,009
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Operating loss 880,443
Other expense (income):
Other income (1,348)
Interest expense 138,906
Liquidated damages under convertible notes 81,500
Other expense 55,804
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274,862
Loss before income taxes 1,155,305
Income taxes --
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Net loss $ 1,155,305
============
Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.08)
============
Weighted average shares outstanding 14,592,917
============
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
PERIOD FROM JULY 9, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional
------------------------ Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Total
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at July 9, 1999 (date of inception) -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock - formation 10,001,000 -- (1,571,840) -- (1,571,840)
Issuance of common stock - merger with
Lahaina Acquistions, Inc. 2,966,343 -- 182,409 -- 182,409
Net loss -- -- -- (1,155,305) (1,155,305)
----------- ---------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Balance at September 30, 1999 12,967,343 $ -- $ (1,389,431) $ (1,155,305) $ (2,544,736)
=========== ========== ============= ============= =============
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PERIOD FROM JULY 9, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss $ (1,155,305)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 26,748
Gain on sale of real estate held for development (88,909)
Loss on sale of property and equipment 20,727
Issuance of common stock in lieu of cash for consulting services 96,000
Changes other than changes resulting from acquisitions: (Increase) decrease
in:
Restricted cash (71,016)
Restricted certificates of deposit (814)
Other assets (467,891)
(Decrease) increase in:
Accounts payable 1,108,416
Accrued interest payable 103,815
Deferred revenue 216,500
Proceeds from the sale of real estate held for development 238,763
Purchase of real estate held for development (2,143,294)
Purchase of options to acquire real estate (106,893)
Costs associated with development of real estate (200,703)
Increase in amounts due from former shareholders of Accent
Mortgage Services, Inc. under indemnity (63,106)
Increase in amounts due to related parties 53,523
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Net cash used in operating activities (2,433,439)
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (87,774)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 4,779
Cash acquired in acquisitions 248,245
Costs associated with the acquisition of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. (152,500)
Costs associated with the acquisition of Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. (172,500)
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Net cash used in investing activities (159,750)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 2,625,000
Repayment of notes payable (16,511)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 2,608,489
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 15,300
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period --
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 15,300
============
(continued)
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
PERIOD FROM JULY 9, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period from July 9, 1999 (date of
inception) to September 30, 1999 for interest $ 35,091
============
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Issuance of common stock related to the purchase of Accent Mortgage
Services, Inc. $ 348,160
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Issuance of common stock related to the purchase of Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. $ 182,409
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Issuance of common stock related to the purchase of real estate from the
Majority shareholder in conjunction with the formation $ (2,000,000)
============
Issuance of common stock related to the purchase of various options
to acquire real estate $ 80,000
============
Transfer of loans receivable to satisfy warehouse line of credit $ 80,000
============
</TABLE>
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LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
1. MERGER TRANSACTIONS
On August 23, 1999, Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. ("Lahaina" or the
"Company"), merged with The Accent Group, Inc. ("Accent"), such merger being
accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Accent being the accounting acquiror
in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 97 ("SAB 97") as its
stockholders received the largest portion of the voting rights in the combined
company. For accounting purposes Accent issued 2,966,343 shares in exchange for
the outstanding 2,966,343 shares of Lahaina. Such shares were valued at
$1,008,557 ($.34 per share) based upon an independent appraisal of the Accent
Group common stock. Additionally the Company incurred expenses of $152,500 in
conjunction with the transaction for a total consideration of $1,161,057 plus
liabilities assumed of $3,347,417. Accent applied the purchase method of
accounting to this acquisition and "pushed down" its basis in the acquired
assets and liabilities to Lahaina. The assignment of fair values to assets
acquired and liabilities assumed for Lahaina is preliminary and subject to
revision based on the resolution of certain pre-acquisition contingencies. The
purchase price was allocated principally to the real estate held for sale in the
amount of $3,650,000 which represents its expected net realizable value at the
date of purchase. In addition, an allocation was made to cash and miscellaneous
asset items in the amount of $32,326. The remaining amount available for
allocation of $826,148 represents the excess purchase price attributable to the
public shell company acquired and, therefore, was offset against additional paid
in capital in the course of recording the purchase accounting for Lahaina.
Values assigned to the assets and liabilities of Lahaina are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,326
Real estate held for sale 3,650,000
Other assets 24,000
Notes payable (2,825,000)
Other liabilities (522,417)
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$ 334,909
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</TABLE>
Accent was formed on July 9, 1999 through a series of transactions (the
"Formation Transactions") as follows:
- - The majority stockholder and his family contributed land and options to
acquire land to Accent and Accent assumed $2,700,000 in related notes payable
in exchange for 8,525,000 shares of common stock. Due to common ownership and
control, the contributed land and options were recorded by Accent at the
majority stockholder and his family's cost basis ($700,000). Of the shares
issued to the majority stockholder, 1,200,000 shares are contingent upon the
majority stockholder delivering options to acquire three family entertainment
centers located in Roswell, Georgia, Cocoa Beach, Florida and Pensacola,
Florida (collectively the "Family Facilities"). In the event the majority
stockholder fails to make available for acquisition by Accent any one or more
of the Family Facilities for a total consideration (including the assumption
of all debts) not in excess of $1 million by July 9, 2000, the majority
stockholder will forfeit and convey to Accent, (i) 60% of the contingent
shares in the event the Roswell facility is not made available for
acquisition, (ii) 35% of the contingent shares in the event the Cocoa Beach
facility is not made available for acquisition, (iii) 5% of the contingent
shares in the event the Pensacola facility is not made available for
acquisition. If the majority stockholder makes any one or more of the Family
Facilities available for acquisition for a cost in excess of $1 million and
fails to contribute to the capital of Accent cash or other consideration
equal to the amount of such excess, then the majority stockholder shall
forfeit and convey to Accent a fraction of the 1,200,000 shares calculated as
the consideration paid in excess of $1 million divided by $1 million. The
1,200,000 shares of common stock has been recorded as redeemable common stock
as it is redeemable by Accent for conditions outlined above, which are not
solely within the control of Accent.
- - Accent acquired Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. ("AMSI") for 3,626,000 shares
of its common stock, plus the assumption of certain outstanding debt and
other liabilities. The stock was valued at $580,160 or $0.16 per share based
on an independent appraisal of Accent's stock at the date of formation. For
the purposes of securing certain of the AMSI shareholders' performance under
the obligations imposed under the purchase agreement, certain of the AMSI
shareholders have pledged 1,450,000 shares of Accent's common stock. The
1,450,000 shares of common stock has been recorded as redeemable common stock
as it is redeemable by
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Accent for conditions which are not solely within the control of Accent. If
AMSI either (i) during the one year period ending July 9, 2000 fails to
produce $500,000 or more of total pre-tax income including an allocation of
Accent's overhead or (ii) during the two year period ending July 9, 2001,
fails to produce $1.5 million or more of total pre-tax income including an
allocation of Accent's overhead, then certain of the AMSI shareholders shall
forfeit 500,000 of the 1,450,000 shares. The remaining 950,000 pledged shares
are pledged to secure obligations against an indemnity provided to Accent by
certain of the AMSI shareholders. These shares will remain pledged until
Accent is satisfied that all obligations of certain of the AMSI shareholders
have been fully satisfied. At July 9, 1999, the former AMSI shareholders owed
Accent $257,423 under the indemnity, which has been recorded as a reduction
of the redeemable common stock. In addition, such shareholders assumed from
AMSI the obligation to repay certain notes payable to banks in the amount of
$247,821; such notes continue to be collateralized by $125,435 of
certificates of deposit owned by AMSI. The assignment of fair values to
assets acquired and liabilities assumed for AMSI is preliminary and subject
to revision based on the resolution of certain pre-acquisition contingencies.
Accent applied the purchase method of accounting to this acquisition and
"pushed down" its basis in the acquired assets and liabilities to AMSI. The
net purchase price allocated consisted of common stock valued at $580,160 and
professional costs associated with the acquisition of $172,500, net of
$257,423 due under the indemnity from the former AMSI Shareholders. Values
assigned to the assets and liabilities of AMSI is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 246,255
Certificates of deposit 125,435
Loans receivable 531,692
Foreclosed real estate 593,960
Goodwill 1,171,651
Other assets 33,666
Due to related parties and stockholders, net (135,477)
Note payable - warehouse line (1,132,442)
Note payable - stage funding line (528,891)
Other liabilities (410,612)
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$ 495,237
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</TABLE>
The Company has revised its allocation of fair value to assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. As a result, the Company has recorded a reduction in both
goodwill and due to related parties and stockholders of $250,000.
As a result of the merger, the historical financial statements of the
Company for the period prior to August 23, 1999 are the consolidated financial
statements of Accent from its date of inception, July 9, 1999. The operations of
the acquired companies have been included in the Company's financial statements
from the date of acquisition.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and subsidiaries ("Lahaina" or the "Company") is
a multi-state provider of mortgage brokerage services to consumers and also
operates a multi-state real estate development organization. The Company's
operations consist of a mortgage brokerage division ("Accent Mortgage Services,
Inc." or "AMSI"), and a real estate development division ("Accent Real Estate
Group" or "ARG"). AMSI is a residential mortgage broker, providing mortgage
brokerage services to consumers through several traditional branch offices
located primarily in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. AMSI recently began
recruiting activities aimed at adding additional mortgage brokerage operations
to its branch operations, utilizing a new branching concept, and as of the date
of this report has recruited approximately 200 new branches. ARG is a
multi-state real estate development organization engaged in the acquisition,
development and sale of a wide variety of real estate projects.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts
of its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances
have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The consolidated balance sheet has been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the consolidated
financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements.
Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
AMSI's revenues are primarily derived from fee income from the brokerage of
residential mortgage loans, and such revenues are recognized at the time the
mortgage loan closes and fees are remitted to the Company from the closing
agent. The Company does not take title to any loans originated by its branch
offices, and fees are earned at the time of closing and are non-refundable. At
the time that the Company executes an agreement to license a new branch, the new
branch agrees to pay a set-up fee to the Company. A portion of the set-up fee is
received upon receipt of the executed branch agreement, with the remainder of
the set-up fee being paid to the Company as the branch closes mortgage loans.
The portion of set-up fees received upon receipt of the executed branch
agreement is recognized as revenue up[on receipt, and the portion of set-up fee
revenues not received at the time the branch agreement is executed is deferred
until it is paid by the branch to the Company through its loan closings. ARG
owns parcels of land that it intends to develop and sell. Sales of lots are
recognized when the required down payments are received, continuing investment
and continuing involvement criteria are met, and title is conveyed to the buyer.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers its highly-liquid investments with maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
The Company receives cash from its branch offices as mortgage loans are
closed and funded, representing amounts that will ultimately be paid to its
branches in the form of commissions or reimbursement of certain operating
expenses. The Company's policy is to hold such cash in an internally restricted
cash account until such time as payments are made to its branch offices.
Restricted Certificates of Deposit
As an accommodation to a financial institution holding certain indebtedness
of the former AMSI shareholders, the Company has pledged certificates of deposit
to secure such indebtedness. The Company has been released from any obligations
pertaining to the obligation to which the certificates of deposit relate,
through an indemnity agreement executed by the former AMSI shareholders.
Financial Instruments
The provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
107, Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires the
disclosure of fair value information about both on and off balance sheet
financial instruments where it is practicable to estimate such values. For
certain instruments that are short-term in nature, such as cash and cash
equivalents and due to related parties, carrying values approximate fair value
due to the short-term maturities of the instruments. The carrying value of debt
approximates fair value because interest rates applicable to the Company's debt
approximates market interest rates.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are
carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. Net
unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to
income.
Concentration and Credit Risk
The Company is subject to concentration of credit risk with respect to the
portfolio of mortgages receivable as changes in the economic environment might
adversely impact the borrowers ability or willingness to repay such mortgages.
Additionally, the value of such mortgages can be impacted by fluctuations in
interest rates and the credit markets.
Valuation of Real Estate
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. This statement
requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to
be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset
to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets
are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by
the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value less costs to sell.
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Real Estate Held for Sale
The Beachside Commons shopping center is classified as held for sale under
SFAS 121. When an asset is identified by management as held for sale, the
Company discontinues depreciating the asset and estimates the fair value of such
asset. If in management's opinion the net realizable fair value of the asset
that has been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the
asset, a reserve for losses is established. Fair value is determined based upon
current estimated sales proceeds from a pending offer.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over 3 to 5 years and computers and
equipment are depreciated over 3 years. Property and equipment is reviewed for
impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
value of the property and equipment may not be recoverable. In such an event, a
comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows into the
foreseeable future on an undiscounted basis to the carrying value of such asset.
Such carrying value would be adjusted, if necessary, to estimated fair value to
reflect an impairment in the value of the asset.
Foreclosed Real Estate
Foreclosed real estate is reported at the lower of cost or fair value less
estimated disposal costs, determined on the basis of current appraisals,
comparable sales, and other estimates of value obtained principally from
independent sources.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the net assets of acquired
businesses and is amortized using the straight-line method over fifteen years.
Amortization expense on goodwill was $18,609 for the period from July 9, 1999
(date of inception) to September 30, 1999. In the event that facts and
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired, an
evaluation of recoverability would be performed in accordance with SFAS No. 121.
If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows
associated with the asset would be compared to the asset's carrying value to
determine if a write-down to fair market value is required.
Deferred Revenue
At the time that the Company executes an agreement to license a new branch,
the new branch agrees to pay a set-up fee to the Company. A portion of the
set-up fee is received upon receipt of the executed branch agreement, with the
remainder of the set-up fee being paid to the Company as the branch closes
mortgage loans. Therefore, the portion of set-up fee revenues not received at
the time the branch agreement is executed is deferred until it is paid by the
branch to the Company through its loan closings.
Loss Per Share
Basic loss per common share (EPS) is computed based on net loss divided by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is
computed based on net loss divided by the weighted average number of common and
potential common shares. The only potential common share equivalents are those
related to stock options convertible notes and warrants; however, such potential
common share equivalents were antidilutive, so diluted EPS is the same as basic
EPS.
Stock Option Plan
The Company accounts for its stock option and employee stock purchase plans
in accordance with Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25,
Accounting For Stock Issued to Employees ("APB 25"); accordingly, no
compensation expense has been recognized. Under APB 25, because the exercise
price of the Company's stock options equals the market value of the underlying
stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense is recognized. The
Company has adopted the disclosure only provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting
For Stock-Based Compensation. Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements
contains a summary of the pro forma effects to reported net loss and net loss
per share for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30,
1999 as if the Company had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the
fair value of the options granted as prescribed by SFAS No. 123.
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Income Taxes
The Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes. SFAS 109 is an asset and liability approach that requires the
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial
statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, FAS 109
generally considers all expected future events other than proposed changes in
the tax law or rates.
New Accounting Standards
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which
will require that all derivative financial instruments be recognized as either
assets or liabilities on the balance sheet. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS
No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral
of the Effective Date of SFAS No. 133, which deferred the implementation of SFAS
No. 133. SFAS No. 133 will be effective for the Company's first quarter of
fiscal 2001. The Company is evaluating the effects of the new statement and how
to implement the new requirements.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101). SAB 101 provides clarification in
applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in
financial statements. Management does not anticipate that the implementation of
SAB 101 will have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
3. MORTGAGE LOANS HELD FOR SALE - NET
Mortgage loans held for sale at September 30, 1999 consist of a pool of
non-performing loans that were purchased by AMSI in July and August 1998 from
SGE Mortgage Funding Corporation and related parties ("SGE"). Many of the loans
that were acquired were also sold by SGE to other institutions, thereby, putting
the ownership of the loans in question. Management believes that the collection
of these amounts is unlikely and therefore a valuation allowance of $843,869,
representing AMSI's investment, has been recorded against these loans. The
Company has also discontinued accrual of interest on these loans. A summary of
activity in the valuation reserve for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of
inception) to September 30, 1999 follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Balance at July 9, 1999 (date of inception) $ --
Reserve acquired in conjunction with purchase of
Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. 845,591
Recoveries (1,722)
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Balance at September 30, 1999 $ 843,869
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</TABLE>
4. REAL ESTATE HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT
Real estate held for development at September 30, 1999 consists of the
following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land held for development $ 2,757,440
Costs to develop land 200,703
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$ 2,958,143
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</TABLE>
5. OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE REAL ESTATE
The Company acquired an option to purchase certain real estate located in
Tennessee for 100,000 shares of common stock. The Company recorded the option at
$16,000 or $0.16 per share based on an independent appraisal of the fair value
of the Company's stock at the date of formation. In the event that the Company
does not exercise the option to acquire real estate, the shares will be returned
to the Company. The Company has made additional cash investments associated with
this option of approximately $40,000 as of September 30, 1999.
The Company acquired an option to purchase certain real estate located in
Georgia for 400,000 shares of common stock. The Company recorded the option at
$64,000 or $0.16 per share based on an independent appraisal of the fair value
of the Company's stock at the date of formation. As of September 30, 1999, the
Company had exercised this option and recorded its value as part of the basis in
the real estate acquired.
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The Company has made cash payments totaling approximately $66,000
associated with an option to acquire a parcel of land located in Cumming,
Georgia. Such payments include payment of interest on existing indebtedness
associated with the parcel of land. The Company intends to exercise this option
and to develop the parcel of land.
The options to acquire real estate do not contain any features other than
those providing the Company the ability to acquire the specific real estate for
a negotiated price. The Company has accounted for the options at cost, which is
represented by an independent appraisal of the fair value of the Company's
common stock at July 9, 1999.
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at September 30, 1999 consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Furniture and fixtures $ 45,140
Computers and equipment 49,294
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Property and equipment, at cost 94,434
Less accumulated depreciation 7,333
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Property and equipment, net $ 87,101
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</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $7,333 for the period
from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999.
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7. NOTES PAYABLE
The Company has the following notes payable at September 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Real estate indebtedness:
<S> <C>
Note payable secured by certain parcels of land held for development, $ 2,085,595
due September 1, 2002. Interest only is payable monthly at a rate of 9.5%.
Note payable secured by first mortgage on Beachside, due December 1, 2001. 1,547,894
Interest only is payable monthly at a rate of 13%.
Note payable secured by certain parcels of land held for development, 992,500
due March 23, 2000. Interest only is payable quarterly at a rate of 8.25%.
Note payable secured by certain parcels of land held for development, 456,443
due March 20, 2002. Interest only is payable quarterly at a rate of 8.25%.
Note payable secured by certain parcels of land held for development, 400,000
due June 1, 2000. Interest only is payable quarterly at a rate of 8.25%.
Note payable secured by certain parcels of land held for development, due 255,000
March 1, 2000. Interest only is payable quarterly at a rate equal to
prime plus 75 basis points (9% at September 30, 1999)
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Total real estate indebtedness 5,737,432
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General corporate indebtedness:
9% Convertible Note, secured by a second mortgage on certain parcels of 775,000
real estate, due January 31, 2001. Interest only payable quarterly in arrears.
9% Convertible Note, secured by a second mortgage on certain parcels of 500,000
real estate, due August 18, 2001. Interest only payable quarterly in arrears.
Various usecured notes payable, bearing interest at rates of 9% and 10%, 525,000
due from Januray 31, 2000 to March 14, 2000.
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Total general corporate indebtedness 1,800,000
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Total notes payable $ 7,537,432
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Due to related parties and stockholders:
Note payable to related party secured by certain parcels of land held for development, 596,057
due July 1, 2000. Interest only is payable quarterly at a rate of 8.25%.
Unsecured note payable to the majority shareholder, with no stated interest rate, 15,000
due on demand. Interest is accrued at 10.25% per annum.
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Total due to related parties and stockholders $ 611,057
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</TABLE>
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Scheduled maturities of the Company's notes payable and amounts due to
related parties and stockholders at September 30, 1999 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------------
<S> <C>
2000 $ 2,783,557
2001 2,822,894
2002 2,542,038
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Total $ 8,148,489
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</TABLE>
Conversion Provisions on the Convertible Notes
The terms of the convertible notes issued by the Company state that the
notes may be converted by the holder at any time, and contain certain other
conversion provisions. The $775,000 convertible note is convertible into common
stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.875 per share (or approximately
885,714 shares). The $500,000 convertible note is convertible into common stock
of the Company at a conversion price of $3.50 per share (or approximately
142,857 shares).
At September 30, 1999 the Company was not in compliance with certain
provisions of the convertible notes and their related agreements, and as a
result the notes are callable by the holder. The events of default are failure
to maintain an effective registration statement for the conversion shares on
Form S-1 because of the aging of the financial information included therein, and
failure to pay interest on the notes in either cash or common shares in a timely
fashion. The holder of the notes has provided an extended cure period with
respect to certain events of default. There is no cash flow impact with respect
to curing the events of default as the cure can be achieved by issuing and
delivering shares of the Company's common stock. The Company recorded expenses
associated with potential liquidated damages of $81,500 during the period. At
September 30, 1999 the Company has provided reserves totaling $200,783 for the
potential liquidated damages that might result from it not being in compliance
with those provisions. Such potential liquidated damages may be satisfied though
issuance and delivery of common stock of the Company.
Warehouse Line of Credit
At September 30, 1999, the Company had $1,132,442 outstanding under a
$2,000,000 warehouse line of credit. The warehouse line of credit had previously
been used to fund mortgage loans that ultimately would be sold to third parties.
The warehouse line of credit is secured by the underlying mortgages originated
using proceeds from draws on the warehouse line and foreclosed real estate. The
warehouse line was suspended as of July 9, 1999 due to violation of certain debt
covenants and failure to repurchase or otherwise remove aged loans pursuant to
the line of credit agreement. The lender has agreed to accept certain foreclosed
properties in partial satisfaction of the line of credit. The lender has also
agreed to allow the Company to make interest only payments on the remaining
principal amount while the underlying loans are in receivership (see note 9).
8. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan of Accent which is open
to participation of all directors, employees and key consultants to the Company
or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, not
more than 2,000,000 shares of the Company are available to be optioned and not
more than 200,000 shares of the Company may be subject to options granted to any
one individual in the aggregate in any one fiscal year of the Company. Options
are granted at not less than fair market value of the underlying stock at date
of grant and generally vest ratably over periods specified in each individual
option grant. Such options expire five years from date of grant. Compensation
expense will be recorded for grants to non-employees, directors and consultants.
Employee stock options will be accounted for under APB 25 using the intrinsic
value method. No compensation expense will be recorded for employee options.
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A summary of the Company's stock option activity, and related information
for the period from July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Weighted
Average
Number of Exercise
Options Price
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<S> <C> <C>
Balance at July 9, 1999 (date of inception) -- $ --
Granted 400,000 0.35
Exercised -- --
Canceled -- --
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Balance at September 30, 1999 400,000 $ 0.35
=========
Exercisable at September 30, 1999 300,000 $ 0.35
=========
Shares Available for Grant at September 30, 1999 1,600,000
=========
</TABLE>
The 400,000 options granted during the period were granted at July 9, 1999
(date of inception), and the exercise price of $0.35 per share was based on an
independent appraisal of the value of the Company's common stock immediately
prior to the merger with Accent.
The following table summarizes information about the Company's stock
options outstanding and exercisable by price range at September 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Number outstanding at September 30, 1999 400,000
Weighted-average remaining
contractual life 5 years
Weighted-average exercise price for
options outstanding $ 0.35
Number exercisable at September 30, 1999 300,000
Weighted-average exercise price for
options exercisable $ 0.35
</TABLE>
Pro Forma Information
Pro forma disclosure information regarding net loss and loss per share is
required by Statement 123, and has been determined as if the Company had
accounted for its stock options and the Stock Purchase Plan under the fair value
method of that Statement.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures only, the estimated fair value of the
options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The fair value
for all options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
multiple option pricing model with the following assumptions:
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Expected volatility 211%
Risk-free interest rate 6.4%
Expected life of options 5 years
Expected dividend yield 0.0%
</TABLE>
The fair value per share of options granted during the period from July 9,
1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999 was $0.16 per share. 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. 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 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.
Pro forma net loss and loss per share for the period from July 9, 1999
(date of inception) to September 30, 1999 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss As reported $ (1,155,305)
Pro forma (1,217,817)
Basic and diluted loss per share As reported $ (0.08)
Pro forma (0.08)
</TABLE>
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
The Company leases office space under an operating lease agreement. Future
minimum lease payments on this noncancelable operating lease in effect as of
September 30, 1999 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
<S> <C>
2000 $ 158,038
2001 162,820
2002 167,691
2003 172,668
2004 162,669
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$ 823,886
==========
</TABLE>
This lease provides for the payment of certain expenses by the Company.
Rental expense charged to operations was $18,600 for the period from July 9,
1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999.
Legal Proceedings
In July and August 1998, AMSI acquired from SGE and related entities notes
secured primarily by first security interest in residences. The selling entity,
SGE, has been placed in receivership by Order of the Superior Court of Tift
County, Georgia. The receiver is charged with the responsibility of settling
competing claims, if any, to loans made and sold by SGE. Many of the loans
acquired by the Company from SGE were later sold to Matrix Bank for a total
purchase price of $623,032. Matrix Bank contends some of the loans are subject
to competing claims or are non-performing assets, and has demanded that the
Company reacquire these loans. The Company is negotiating with Matrix to resolve
these issues, however, the ultimate resolution is unknown at this time. The
Company has not provided for any loss which may result from the Matrix
transaction, however should the ultimate resolution be unfavorable to the
Company, any losses would be subject to the indemnification from the former AMSI
shareholders.
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The Company is also subject to various litigation in the ordinary course of
business. In the opinion of management, resolution of such matters will not have
a significant effect on the financial position of the Company.
10. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in two business segments: Mortgage Brokerage and Real
Estate Development. A further description of each business segment along with
the Corporate services area follows:
Mortgage Brokerage - Mortgage Brokerage provides mortgage brokerage
services to consumers through several traditional branch offices located
primarily in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. The Mortgage Brokerage
segment also includes one real estate asset, Beachside Commons, a commercial
real estate development located in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island,
which is classified as held for sale at September 30, 1999.
Real Estate Development - Real Estate development is a multi-state real
estate development organization engaged in the acquisition, development and sale
of a wide variety of real estate projects.
Corporate - Corporate services include human resources, legal, accounting
and various other of the Company's unallocated overhead charges.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in
Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies". The Company evaluates
performance based on revenues and operating income (loss) of the respective
segments. There are no intersegment revenues.
The following sets forth certain financial information attributable to the
Company's business segments as of September 30, 1999 and for the period from the
date of inception (July 9, 1999) to September 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MORTGAGE REAL ESTATE
BROKERAGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATE TOTAL
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 837,803 $ 238,763 $ -- $ 1,076,566
Operating loss $ (338,812) $ (22,385) $ (519,246) $ (880,443)
Indentifiable assets $ 5,588,963 $ 3,023,697 $ 392,766 $ 9,005,426
Capital expenditures $ -- $ -- $ 87,774 $ 87,774
</TABLE>
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11. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, Common Stock, Rights and Warrants
Prior to the merger with Accent, the Company issued warrants for the
purchase of the Company's common stock. In connection with the issuance of
convertible notes by the Company for $775,000 and $500,000, the Company issued
certain warrants for the purchase of shares of the Company's common stock. At
September 30, 1999 warrants to acquire a total of 250,000 shares of the
Company's common stock were outstanding. The weighted average exercise price
relating to 200,000 of such warrants is approximately $2.40 per share, while the
remaining 50,000 warrants may be exercised in accordance with a formula price as
set forth in the warrant. The formula price relating to the 50,000 share warrant
is equal to 102% of the simple average of the weighted average sales price as
published by Bloomberg of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market or, if the
NASDAQ Market is not the principal trading market for such security, the simple
average sales price of such security on the principal securities exchange or
trading market where such security is listed or traded as reported by Bloomberg,
or if the foregoing do not apply, the simple average sales price of such
security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for
such security as reported by Bloomberg. At September 30, 1999, the formula price
was approximately $4.47 per share.
Accent issued 600,000 shares of common stock to two consulting firms that
aided Accent in structuring the formation of Accent. Accent has recorded the
issuance of the shares as consulting expense at $0.16 per share. If on or before
July 1, 2001 either (i) the common stock of Accent is not being traded in a
public market at a price-to-projected earnings (as determined by the Board of
Directors) multiple of at least 15 or (ii) Accent has not received capital
contributions or financings in connection with the new capital stock issuances
and sales totaling more than $7.5 million ($1,015,000 being procured by the
consulting firms), then the consulting firms will forfeit and convey to Accent
all of its stock. The common stock has been recorded as redeemable common stock
as it is redeemable by Accent for conditions which are not solely within the
control of Accent.
At September 30, 1999, the Company had 10,000,000 shares of undesignated
Preferred Stock authorized. At September 30, 1999, no shares of the Company's
undesignated Preferred Stock were outstanding.
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company utilizes a third-party Professional Employer Organization (or
"PEO") to provide certain employee benefits plans to its employees. Benefits
available to employees include medical, dental, life insurance coverage and
participation in a 401(k) savings plan. The PEO is the administrative employer
of record and relieves the Company of many of the administrative burdens
typically associated with the human resources management function. Under this
co-employer relationship, the PEO acts as the administrative employer, while the
Company remains the on-site employer and retains the decision making authority
associated with day to day employment decisions. The Company, at its discretion,
will match employee contributions to the 401(k) plan up to specified levels. For
the period ended September 30, 1999, no contributions were made by the Company.
13. INCOME TAXES
The Company files a consolidated return with its subsidiaries and
allocates income tax benefits and expenses based upon the income or loss of each
subsidiary computed on a stand-alone basis. During the period, the Company did
not record a provision for income taxes as it was in a net loss position and a
full valuation allowance was recorded against the related net operating losses.
Temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax asset at September
30, 1999 consist primarily of net operating loss carryforwards ($855,532) and
the allowance for loan losses ($329,109). Deferred tax assets at September 30,
1999 of $1,385,642 are offset by a valuation allowance as the Company has not
demonstrated the sustained profitability necessary to record such asset.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $2.2 million which expire at various dates through 2019.
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14. LOSS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss
per share:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Numerator:
Net loss $ (1,155,305)
=================
Denominator:
Denominator for basic loss per share-weighted average shares
(including outstanding shares of redeemable common stock) 14,592,917
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options -
Stock purchase warrants -
-----------------
Denominator for diluted loss per share-adjusted weighted 14,592,917
=================
Net loss per share - basic and diluted $ (0.08)
=================
</TABLE>
The Company had 400,000 stock options and 250,000 stock purchase warrants
outstanding at September 30, 1999. The effect of these common stock equivalents
has not been included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding as they
would be anti-dilutive.
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective December 30, 1999, the Company sold its subsidiary, Beachside
Commons I, Inc. ("Beachside") to NP Holding, LLC in exchange for the assumption
of the existing first mortgage of approximately $1,550,000 and a note in the
amount of $3,000,000 that is secured by 660,000 shares of the Company's common
stock. The Company's former chairman is a member of NP Holding, LLC. Selected
financial data related to Beachside as of September 30, 1999 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Real estate held for sale $ 3,650,000
Total assets $ 3,638,063
Notes payable $ 1,547,894
Total liabilities $ 1,726,725
</TABLE>
The Company does not expect to record a significant gain or loss on the
sale of Beachside.
On January 11, 2000, the Company announced that it had executed a letter of
intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Paradigm
Mortgage Associates, Inc. ("Paradigm") of Jacksonville, Florida. Paradigm is one
of the largest cooperative branch mortgage companies in the country with more
than 250 branch offices. In its announcement, the Company stated that a plan of
acquisition should be defined by January 31, 2000 and that the transaction is
expected to close within 60 days. Closing of the transaction is subject to,
among other things, negotiation of a definitive agreement and plan of merger,
satisfactory completion of a due diligence review, approval by both companies'
boards of directors, and appropriate regulatory approvals.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Prior to July 9, 1999, the Company's principal accountants were Kenneth A.
Walters, P.A. As a result of the merger with Accent, the Company has engaged
Deloitte & Touche LLP as its principal accounting firm. On September 22, 1999,
the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange
Commission notifying the commission of the change in the Company's certifying
accountants. The Company had no disagreements with Kenneth A. Walters, PA on any
substantive matters prior to his resignation.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
executive officers and Directors of the Company.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AGE POSITION
<S> <C> <C>
L. Scott Demerau 39 Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
William A. Thurber 46 Executive Vice President - Finance and Treasurer
Betty M. Sullivan 49 Executive Vice President - Administration,
Secretary and Director
Bart Siegel 51 Director
Sherry Sagemiller 46 Assistant Secretary and Director
</TABLE>
Certain information regarding executive officers of the Company can be
found under the heading "Executive Officers of the Company" in Part I of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Information regarding non-employee directors
follows:
Bart Siegel was elected as a director of the Company effective August 23,
1999. Mr. Siegel holds a B.S. from the Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr.
Siegel is the owner and President of Allen Enterprises, a manufacturing,
technology, product development and technical service industry. He has also
served as Chief Operations Officer for Oak Brook Management, a management and
operational reporting company for over twenty diverse companies from 1995 to the
present. Mr. Siegel also serves as a strategic partner for the Institute of
Financial Management.
Sherry Sagemiller was elected as a director and the Assistant Secretary of
the Company effective August 23, 1999. Ms. Sagemiller was employed as a legal
assistant for real estate law firms from 1976 to 1982. She was the assistant to
the President of Washington Mortgage & Development Co. from 1982 to 1988. Ms.
Sagemiller was Director of Marketing for Sagemiller & Associates, Inc. from 1988
to January 1990. She was President/Owner of Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. from
February 1990 to July 1996. She is currently the manager of an Accent Mortgage
Services branch in Cumming, Ga.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following tables set forth certain information concerning compensation
for the Company's named executive officers for the period from inception (July
9, 1999) through September 30, 1999:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
---------------------------------------------------
SECURITIES
SALARY UNDERLYING
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) OPTIONS/SARS(#)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
L. Scott Demerau, President & Chief Executive 1999 46,430 --
Officer(1)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
William A. Thurber, Executive Vice President, 1999 5,538 --
Finance & Treasurer(2)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Betty M. Sullivan, Executive Vice President, 1999 19,057 75,000
Administration & Secretary(1)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
1) Annual compensation represents salary earned from July 9, 1999 (date of
inception) through September 30, 1999.
2) Mr. Thurber joined the Company on September 15, 1999, and his annual
compensation represents salary earned from September 15, 1999 through
September 30, 1999.
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OPTIONS/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE AT ASSUMED
RATES OF STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION FOR
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS OPTION TERM
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PERCENT OF
NUMBER OF TOTAL
SECURITIES OPTIONS/SARS
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE
OPTIONS/SARS EMPLOYEES IN PRICE EXPIRATION
NAME GRANTED (#) FISCAL YEAR ($/SHARE) DATE 5% 10%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
L. Scott Demerau -- -- -- -- -- --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
William A. Thurber -- -- -- -- -- --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Betty M. Sullivan 75,000 18.8% $0.35 7/9/04 $7,275 $16,050
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The options granted during the period from inception (July 9, 1999) to
September 30, 1999 were issued with an exercise price of $0.35 per share, based
on an independent appraisal of the fair value of the Company's common stock at
the date of inception.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock and its Series A Preferred
Stock as of January 3, 2000 for (i) each person or entity who is known by the
Company to beneficially own five percent or more of the outstanding Common Stock
of the Company, (ii) each of the Company's directors, (iii) each of the Named
Executive Officers (as defined above), and (iv) all directors and executive
officers of the Company as a group:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER PERCENT OF CLASS
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SERIES A SERIES A
BENEFICIAL OWNER COMMON PREFERRED COMMON PREFERRED
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
L. Scott Demerau 6,297,000(1) -- 38.6% --
8645 Swiss Air Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30506
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Julia Demerau 6,297,000(1) -- 38.6% --
8645 Swiss Air Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30506
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accent Associates, LLC 1,400,000 -- 8.6% --
7310 Pine Valley Road
Cumming, Georgia 30041
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eutopean Enterprises, LLC 1,200,000 -- 7.3% --
8645 Swiss Air Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30506
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kingdom Generals, LLC 850,000 -- 5.2% --
7310 Pine Valley Road
Cumming, Georgia 30041
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sherry Sagemiller 833,330(2) -- 5.1% --
1460 Squire Lane
Cumming, Georgia 30041
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited 1,628,047(3) -- 10.0% --
Mechanics Building
12 Church Street
Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
L. Scott Demerau 6,297,000 -- 38.6% --
William A. Thurber -- -- -- --
Betty M. Sullivan 75,000(4) -- 0.4% --
Sherry Sagemiller 833,330 -- 5.1% --
Bart Siegel -- -- -- --
All directors and officers as a group (5 7,205,330 -- 44.1% --
people)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
For purposes of this table, beneficial ownership has been determined in
accordance with the provisions of Rule 13(d)-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, under which, in general, a person is deemed to be the
beneficial owner of a security if such person has or shares the power to vote or
to direct the voting of the security or the power to dispose or to direct the
disposition of the security, or if such person has the right to acquire
beneficial ownership of the security within sixty days.
1) Includes 1,200,000 shares of common stock which are held in escrow by the
Company pursuant to the merger with Accent. These shares will be released
upon the satisfaction of certain conditions involving the full conveyance
of the consideration for the Accent Common Stock. No assurance can be given
that these shares will ever be released.
2) Includes 766,666 shares of common stock which are held in escrow by the
Company pursuant to the merger with Accent. These shares will be released
upon the satisfaction of certain conditions involving the full
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conveyance of the consideration for the Accent Common Stock. No assurance
can be given that these shares will ever be released.
3) Represents current holdings plus an estimate of the number of shares of
common stock into which the Company's convertible notes will be converted,
and an estimate of the number of shares of common stock to be issued upon
exercise of certain warrants.
4) Represents shares that may be acquired upon exercise of employee stock
options.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
At September 30, 1999, the Company owed $15,000 to its chairman and
president, L. Scott Demerau, ("Demerau") under the terms and conditions of a
master note agreement executed by and between the Company and Demerau. Notes
issued under the master note agreement are due on demand, do not bear interest,
and are generally used to bridge short-term funding requirements for working
capital.
At September 30, 1999, the Company owed $596,057 in the form of a note
payable to Kingdom Generals, LLC, a related party. The note payable bears
interest at a rate of 8.25%, is secured by certain parcels of land held for
development, and is due and payable July 1, 2000.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1) Consolidated Financial Statements:
Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Auditors
Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Income for the period from July 9, 1999
(date of inception) to September 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit for the period from
July 9, 1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period from July 9,
1999 (date of inception) to September 30, 1999
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Statement of Operations for Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 and for the years ended December
31, 1998 and 1997 (incorporated by reference to Amended Current
Report on Form 8-K/A dated August 23, 1999 and filed with the
commission on September 30, 1999).
(2) Exhibits
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
- ----------- ----------------------
<S> <C>
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 21, 1999 by and among Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc., LAHA
No. 1, Inc., Mongoose Investments, LLC, The Accent Group, Inc. and Accent Mortgage Services, Inc.
(the "Plan of Merger")(1)
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.(2)
3.2 Bylaws of the Company.(2)
4.1 Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 7, 1998, by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc.
and GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited.(3)
4.2 9% Convertible Note of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. payable to GCA Strategic Investment Fund
Limited, in the principal amount of $750,000.(3)
4.3 Letter Agreement dated January 19, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and GCA
Strategic Investment Fund, Ltd. amending 9% Convertible Note.(4)
4.4 Registration Rights Agreement dated December 7, 1998, by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc.
and GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited.(3)
4.5 Letter Agreement dated January 19, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and GCA
Strategic Investment Fund, Ltd. confirming conversion of $25,000 Beachside Commons Note.(4)
4.6 Form of Stock Certificate.(2)
4.7 Securities Purchase Agreement dated August 19, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc., and
GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited.(1)
4.8 9% Convertible Note of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. payable to GCA Strategic Investment Fund
Limited, in the principal amount of $500,000.(1)
4.9 Registration Rights Agreement dated August 19, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and
GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited.(1)
4.10 Common Stock Purchase Warrant in the amount of 50,000 shares to be issued by Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. and purchased by GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited, expiring on August 19,
2004.(1)
4.11 Pledge Agreement dated August __, 1999 by and among Mongoose Investments, LLC, Richard P.
Smyth and GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited.(1)
4.12 + Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-90295), dated and filed with the
commission on November 4, 1999.
10.1 Contract of Engagement dated January 19, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and LKB
Financial LLC.(4)
10.2 Settlement and Release Agreement dated June 30, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and
Sherry Klein.(1)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
10.3 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated June 30, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and
Mongoose Investments, LLC.(1)
10.4 GCA Consent to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 19, 1999 by and between Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. and GCA Strategic Investment Fund, Limited.(1)
10.5 Consulting Agreement dated August 16, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and Gerald
F. Sullivan.(1)
10.6 Consulting Agreement dated August 16, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and Gator
Glory, LLC.(1)
10.7 Indemnification Agreement dated August __, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and
Richard P. Smyth.(1)
10.8 Indemnification Agreement dated August __, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and
Gerald F. Sullivan.(1)
10.9 Indemnification Agreement dated August __, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and
Sidney E. Brown.(1)
10.10 Indemnification Agreement dated August __, 1999 by and between Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and D.
Nelson Lester.(1)
10.11 Escrow Agreement dated August 16, 1999 by and among Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc., LAHA No. 1,
Inc., Mongoose Investments, LLC, The Accent Group, Inc., Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. and
Altman, Kritzer & Levick, P.C.(1)
10.12 Escrow Agreement dated August 19, 1999 by and among Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc., GCA Strategic
Investment Fund Limited and Kim T. Stephens, Esq.(1)
10.13 Second Mortgage on Beachside Commons in the principal amount of $500,000.(1)
10.14 1999 Accent Stock Option Plan.(1)
16 Letter of Resignation from Kenneth A. Walters, P.A.(5)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche, LLP
23.2 Consent of Holland Shipes Vann, P.C.
27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)
</TABLE>
+ Previously filed.
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
August 23, 1999 and filed with the commission on September 7, 1999.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form 10, filed
December 29, 1995.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
and filed with the commission on December 28, 1999.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A
for the period ended December 31, 1998, filed with the commission on
October 29, 1999.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
September 17, 1999 and filed with the commission on September 21, 1999.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated August 23, 1999 and filed with the
commission on September 30, 1999, financial statements, pro forma financial
information and exhibits pertaining to the merger of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc.
and The Accent Group, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 17, 1999 and filed with the
commission on September 21, 1999; resignation of Kenneth A. Waters, PA as
certifying accountant and appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as certifying
accountants.
Current Report on Form 8-K/A (amendment no. 2) dated February 3, 1999
and filed with the commission on September 21, 1999; resignation of Millward &
Co. as certifying accountant and appointment of Bearden & Smith as certifying
accountants.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 23, 1999 and filed with the
commission on September 7, 1999; change in control of the Registrant pertaining
to the merger of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. and The Accent Group, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: April 25, 2000 By: /s/ L. Scott Demerau
--------------------
L. Scott Demerau
President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STATE OF INCORPORATION
----------------------
<S> <C>
Accent Mortgage Services, Inc. Georgia
Accent Real Estate Group, Inc. Georgia
Beachside Commons I, Inc. Florida
LAHA No. 1 Georgia
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-90295 of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated January
11, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. for the period ended September 30, 1999.
/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
April 25, 2000
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF HOLLAND SHIPES VANN, P.C.
Independent Auditors' Consent
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Amended Current Report on
Form 8-K/A of Lahaina Acquisitions, Inc. dated August 23, 1999 and filed with
the commission on September 30, 1999, of our report dated September 9, 1999
(except for Note 12 as to which the date is September 21, 1999), and our report
Dated September 9, 1999 (except for Note 13, as to which the date is September
21, 1999), appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Lahaina
Acquisitions, Inc. for the period ended September 30, 1999.
/s/HOLLAND SHIPES VANN, P.C.
Atlanta, Georgia
April 25, 2000
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LAHAINA ACQUISITIONS FOR THE PERIOD FROM
JULY 9, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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