TRIMARK HOLDINGS INC
10-Q, 1998-11-16
MOTION PICTURE & VIDEO TAPE DISTRIBUTION
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 or

[ ]   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _____________ to ______________

                         Commission file number: 0-18613

                             TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         DELAWARE                                         95-4272695
  (State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
  incorporation or organization)                     Identification Number)

        2644 30TH STREET
     SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA                               90405
(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip code)

                                 (310) 314-2000
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                    NO CHANGE
              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changed since last report)

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

As of November 11, 1998, 4,169,412 shares of Trimark Holdings, Inc. common 
stock were outstanding, excluding shares held by Trimark Holdings, Inc. as 
treasury stock.


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                             TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.

                                      INDEX


Part I.    Financial Information                                       Page No.

           Item 1.  Financial Statements:

           Consolidated Balance Sheets at September
             30, 1998 and June 30, 1998                                   3

           Consolidated Statements of Operations -
             Three months ended September
             30, 1998 and 1997                                            4

           Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
             Three months ended September
             30, 1998 and 1997                                            5

           Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                    6-7

           Item 2.  Management's Discussion and
               Analysis of Financial Condition
               and Results of Operations                                 8-15

           Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative
                Disclosures about Market Risk                             15

Part II.   Other Information

           Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                      16


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                             TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                    (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      September 30,          June 30,
                              Assets                                      1998                 1998
                              ------
                                                                   --------------------     ------------
                                                                       (Unaudited)

<S>                                                             <C>                      <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                                       $                  874   $        1,159
Accounts receivable, less allowances of
   $6,375 and $6,005, respectively                                              18,034           16,568
Film costs, net (Note 2)                                                        68,365           65,064
Deferred marketing costs                                                         1,392            1,963
Inventories, net                                                                   500            1,190
Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated
   depreciation of $2,537 and $2,433,respectively                                  692              741
Due from officers                                                                  795              780
Other assets                                                                     1,668            1,755
                                                                   --------------------     ------------

                                                                $               92,320   $       89,220
                                                                   --------------------     ------------
                                                                   --------------------     ------------

               Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Revolving line of credit                                        $               61,450   $       57,250
Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                            4,725            8,060
Minimum guarantees and royalties payable                                         9,488            7,623
Deferred income                                                                    790            1,100
Income taxes payable                                                                43               43
                                                                   --------------------     ------------

          Total liabilities                                                     76,496           74,076
                                                                   --------------------     ------------


Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)                                              --               --
                                                                   --------------------     ------------


Stockholders' equity:
   Common stock, $.001 par value.  Authorized
     20,000,000 shares; 5,134,827 shares issued
     at September 30, 1998 and June 30, 1998                                         5                5
   Additional paid in capital                                                   15,588           15,588
   Preferred stock, $.01 par value.  Authorized
     2,000,000 shares; no shares issued and
     outstanding                                                                    --               --
   Retained earnings                                                             4,694            3,981
   Less treasury shares, at cost - 965,415 shares
     and 952,200 shares                                                        (4,463)          (4,430)
                                                                   --------------------     ------------

          Stockholders' equity                                                  15,824           15,144
                                                                   --------------------     ------------

                                                                $               92,320   $       89,220
                                                                   --------------------     ------------
                                                                   --------------------     ------------

</TABLE>


           SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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                             TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

            (Dollars in Thousands, Except earnings (loss) Per Share)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                         ------------------------------------------------

                                                                     1998                   1997
                                                                  ------------           ------------
                                                                              (Unaudited)

<S>                                                            <C>                    <C>
Net revenues                                                   $       19,379         $       14,559

Film costs and distribution expenses                                   15,243                 10,972
                                                                  ------------           ------------

        Gross Profit                                                    4,136                  3,587
                                                                  ------------           ------------

Operating expenses:
   Selling                                                              1,883                  1,728
   General and administrative                                           1,169                  1,206
   Bad debt                                                             (484)                    126
                                                                  ------------           ------------

                                                                        2,568                  3,060
                                                                  ------------           ------------

        Operating earnings                                              1,568                    527

Other (income) expenses:
   Interest expense                                                     1,110                    942
   Interest and investment income                                        (15)                   (46)
                                                                  ------------           ------------

                                                                        1,095                    896
                                                                  ------------           ------------

        Earnings (loss) before income taxes                               473                  (369)

Income taxes (Note 5)                                                   (240)                     --
                                                                  ------------           ------------

          Net earnings (loss)                                  $          713         $        (369)
                                                                  ------------           ------------
                                                                  ------------           ------------


     Weighted average number of common shares
        basic and fully diluted (Note 6)                                4,181                  4,183
                                                                  ------------           ------------
                                                                  ------------           ------------

     Net earnings (loss) per common share basic
        and fully diluted (Note 6)                             $         0.17         $       (0.09)
                                                                  ------------           ------------
                                                                  ------------           ------------

</TABLE>

           SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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                             TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                             (Dollars in Thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               Three Months Ended
                                                                                 September 30,
                                                                   -------------------------------------------

                                                                                 1998              1997
                                                                             -------------      ------------
                                                                                       (Unaudited)

<S>                                                                       <C>                <C>
Operating activities:
   Net earnings (loss)                                                    $           713    $        (369)
   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to
     Net cash used by operating activities:
       Film amortization                                                            9,287             6,566
       Depreciation and other amortization                                            104                91
       Provision for inventory obsolescence                                            --                32
       Change in operating assets and liabilities:
          (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable                              (1,466)             4,304
          Additions to film costs                                                (12,588)           (7,776)
          Decrease in deferred marketing costs                                        571               326
          Decrease (increase) in inventories                                          690              (54)
          (Increase) in notes receivable from officers                               (15)             (363)
          Decrease (Increase) in other assets                                          87             (146)
          Decrease in accounts payable and
            accrued expenses                                                      (3,335)           (4,393)
          Increase in minimum guarantees and
            royalties payable                                                       1,865               156
          (Decrease) in income taxes payable                                           --               (9)
          (Decrease) in deferred income                                             (310)             (293)
                                                                             -------------      ------------

            Net cash used by operating activities                                 (4,397)           (1,928)
                                                                             -------------      ------------

Investing activities:
   Acquisition of property and equipment                                             (55)              (80)
                                                                             -------------      ------------

            Net cash used by investing activities                                    (55)              (80)
                                                                             -------------      ------------

Financing activities:
  Net increase (decrease) in revolving line of credit                               4,200           (1,300)
  Exercise of stock options                                                            --               114
  Purchase of treasury stock                                                         (33)                --
                                                                             -------------      ------------

            Net cash provided (used) by financing activities                        4,167           (1,186)
                                                                             -------------      ------------

   Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                            (285)           (3,194)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                    1,159             3,665
                                                                             -------------      ------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                $           874    $          471
                                                                             -------------      ------------
                                                                             -------------      ------------

</TABLE>

           SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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                             TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (UNAUDITED)


NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY:

The consolidated financial statements of Trimark Holdings, Inc. and 
subsidiaries (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. 
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes 
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial 
statements. The accompanying financial statements should be read in 
conjunction with the more detailed financial statements and related footnotes 
filed with the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1998. Significant 
accounting policies used by the Company are summarized in Note 2 to the June 
30, 1998 financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments required for a fair 
presentation of the financial position as of September 30, 1998 and the 
results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 1998 
and September 30, 1997 have been made and all adjustments were of a normal 
and recurring nature. Operating results for the three month period are not 
necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.

NOTE 2 - FILM COSTS:

Film costs, net of amortization, consist of the following:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                           September 30,                      June 30,
                                               1998                             1998
                                     --------------------------        ------------------------
                                                            (in thousands)

<S>                                                   <C>                              <C>
Released                                              $ 51,275                         $ 50,541
Completed not released                                   4,216                            3,419
In process and development                              12,874                           11,104
                                     --------------------------        -------------------------
                                                      $ 68,365                         $ 65,064
                                     --------------------------        -------------------------
</TABLE>


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NOTE 3 - COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES:

The Company has entered into certain agreements which provide for royalty 
advances and promotional and advertising commitments totaling $8.4 million. 
If the conditions to these agreements are not met by the licensors, the 
Company may withdraw from the arrangements. These commitments extend to March 
1999.

NOTE 4 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid during the three month period for:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                September 30,
                                       1998                         1997
                               --------------------         --------------------
                                                 (in thousands)

<S>                                         <C>                          <C>
Interest                                    $1,245                       $1,254
Income taxes                                    82                           86

</TABLE>

NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES

The $240,000 tax benefit represents a tax receivable from a prior year return.

NOTE 6 - NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

Basic earnings (loss) per common share amounts are based on the weighted 
average number of common shares outstanding during the respective periods. 
Diluted earnings per common share amounts are based on the weighted average 
common shares outstanding during the period and shares assumed issued upon 
conversion of stock options when the effect of such conversions would have 
been dilutive to net earnings (loss).

Prior period amounts have been restated to conform to SFAS No. 128. The table 
below presents a reconciliation of weighted average shares used in the 
calculation of basic and diluted net earnings per common share:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 Three months ended
                                                                   September 30,
                                                        1998                               1997
                                              --------------------------        -------------------------
                                                                    (in thousands)

<S>                                                               <C>                              <C>
Basic shares weighted average
  of common shares outstanding                                    4,181                            4,183

Additional shares assuming
  conversions of stock options                                       --                               --

                                              --------------------------        -------------------------
Diluted shares                                                    4,181                            4,183
                                              --------------------------        -------------------------

</TABLE>


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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NET REVENUES:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                         Three months ended
                                           September 30,
                                 -----------------------------------
                                      1998               1997
                                 ---------------    ----------------
                                           (in thousands)

<S>                                     <C>                  <C>
Domestic:
 Home video distribution                $13,644              $8,817
 Theatrical distribution                    542                  24
 Television distribution                  1,271               1,273
Foreign:
 All media                                3,922               4,445
                                 ---------------    ----------------
                                        $19,379             $14,559
                                 ---------------    ----------------
</TABLE>

The increase in net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 was 
primarily due to increases in net revenues from domestic home video, and 
domestic theatrical distribution of $4.8 million and $518,000, respectively, 
partially offset by a decrease in net revenues from foreign all media of 
$523,000. The increase in domestic home video net revenues was primarily due 
to the initial home video distribution in June 1998 of the theatrically 
released film "Chairman of the Board" and the straight to video sell through 
title "Kid in Aladdin's Palace" without any comparable video release in the 
three months ended September 30, 1997. The increase was also a result of the 
release of twelve DVD titles in the quarter ended September 30, 1998. In 
contrast, no DVD titles were released during the same period in fiscal year 
1998. The decrease in foreign revenue was primarily a result of the quality 
of films released in the quarter ended September 30, 1998 as compared to the 
similar quarter in fiscal year 1998. In the quarter ended September 30, 1997, 
"Kid in Aladdin's Palace", "Chairman of the Board", and "Eve's Bayou" were 
all released in the foreign markets; in contrast no comparable titles were 
released in the quarter ended September 30, 1998.

The Company continues to focus its resources on producing and acquiring films 
with specialized theatrical potential and those that are made for initial 
release on network and cable television. See "Liquidity and Capital 
Resources."

The Company anticipates that the domestic home video market will continue to 
be extremely competitive.

GROSS PROFIT: The Company's gross profit for the three months ended 
September 30, 1998 increased $549,000 or 15.3% compared with the same period 
in the fiscal year 1998.

SELLING EXPENSES: Selling expenses as a percentage of net revenues for the 
quarter ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 were 9.7% and 11.9%, respectively. 
For the three months ended September 30, 1998 


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

selling expenses increased $155,000 or 9.0% compared with the same period in 
fiscal 1998. The increase reflects the sales of DVD titles released in the 
quarter ended September 30, 1998; in contrast, no sales were made in the 
same period in fiscal year 1998.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: For the three months ended September 30, 
1998 general and administrative expenses decreased $37,000 or 3.0% compared 
with the same period in fiscal 1998.

BAD DEBT EXPENSE: Bad debt expense for the three months ended September 30, 
1998 decreased $610,000 or 484.1% compared with the same period in fiscal 
1998. Bad debt expense primarily represents reserves taken against domestic 
video and foreign sales. The decrease was primarily due to $355,000 in 
collections on past due video receipts and the remaining balance in 
collections on international receipts which were all previously reserved for.

INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 
increased $168,000 or 18% compared with the same period in fiscal 1998. The 
increases in interest expense were primarily due to higher levels of 
borrowing under the Company's credit facility for purposes of funding the 
costs associated with the acquisition and distribution of theatrical motion 
pictures. As of September 30, 1998, there was $61.5 million outstanding under 
the credit facility. The Company expects to use excess cash flow generated by 
theatrical and library product to decrease current debt levels. See 
"Liquidity and Capital Resources."

INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME: Interest and investment income for the three 
months ended September 30, 1998 decreased $31,000 or 55.0% compared with the 
same period in fiscal 1998. The decrease was primarily due to the reduction 
in the outstanding balance from loans to officers in the three months ended 
September 30, 1998 as compared to the same period in fiscal 1998.

NET EARNINGS (LOSS): The Company's net earnings for the three months ended 
September 30, 1998 increased $1.1 million or 293% compared with the same 
period in fiscal 1998. The increase in earnings is primarily due to the 
increase in gross profits, the decrease in bad debt expense, and the income 
tax refund from a prior year partially offset by the increase in interest and 
selling expenses.


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ITEM 2: (continued)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company relies on cash generated by operations and borrowings under its 
credit facility to finance its operations. The Company's cash flows from 
operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended 
September 30, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                                           September 30,
                                                             ------------------------------------------
                                                                   1998                    1997
                                                             ------------------     -------------------
                                                                          (in thousands)

     <S>                                                             <C>                     <C>
     Net cash used by operating activities                           ($ 4,397)               ($ 1,928)
     Net cash used by investing activities                                (55)                    (80)
     Net cash provided (used) by financing activities                    4,167                 (1,186)

</TABLE>

Cash used by operations increased by $2.5 million for the three month period 
ended September 30, 1998 compared to the same period in fiscal 1998 
principally as the result of an increase in the change to additions to film 
costs of $4.8 million and an increase in the change in accounts receivable of 
$6.5 million, offset by an increase in earnings by $1.1 million, an increase 
in the change in film amortization by $2.7 million, a decrease in the change 
in inventories of $744,000 and an increase in the change in minimum 
guarantees and royalties payable of $1.7 million. The $12.6 million addition 
to film costs was primarily used for the production and acquisition of new 
product with approximately $2.0 million dollars used for prints and 
advertising costs on the specialized theatrical releases of "Billy's First 
Hollywood Screen Kiss" and "Cube".

Two principal factors have increased the length of time from investment in 
film costs to recoupment, which has increased the Company's cash 
requirements. The first factor is the terms of the Company's current credit 
facility entered into in December 1996. Under the current credit facility, 
described below, the Company directly pays production costs that generally 
were previously paid by off balance sheet production company financing. This 
change in financing has accelerated certain film acquisition payments that 
were previously made at the time of film delivery and are now made 
periodically throughout the production process. The production process often 
takes from nine months to a year or more. Commitments to purchase films from 
production companies upon delivery are included in contingent contractual 
obligations. The second factor that has increased the length of time from 
investment in film costs to recoupment is increased theatrical distribution 
activity. Theatrical films generally require 


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

significant marketing expenditures for prints and advertising which are 
capitalized as film costs. Theatrical marketing campaigns begin well in 
advance of the theatrical release to generate the maximum level of awareness 
for the film. The opening date must be carefully selected and is often 
changed to address competition, screen availability and other factors. In 
addition, the decision to release a film theatrically is often not made until 
a theatrical test is conducted which can take several months. The home video 
release and other ancillary market revenues are also not realized for several 
months to years after the theatrical release. For further information see 
"Results of Operations."

Investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 
have primarily consisted of expenditures on production equipment improvements.

Financing activities, consisting primarily of borrowings under the Company's 
credit facility, were greater in the three months ended September 30, 1998 
than for the three months ended September 30, 1997, primarily as the result 
of motion picture production, acquisition and distribution expenditures 
exceeding operating cash inflows. The Company's cash requirements vary in 
part with the size and timing of production advances and minimum guarantee 
payments along with the timing of its theatrical, home video, television and 
international releases. In the three months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 
the principal sources of funds have been provided by the Company's credit 
facility and available cash.

On December 20, 1996, the Company's principal operating subsidiaries, Trimark 
Pictures, Inc. and Trimark Television, Inc., entered into a $75 million 
revolving credit facility with a consortium of banks agented and arranged by 
The Chase Manhattan Bank which replaced a $25 million revolving credit 
facility with Bank of America NT & SA and Westdeustche Landesbank. The credit 
facility expires December 19, 2000. Under the credit agreement, the Company 
may borrow for various corporate purposes provided that the aggregate 
borrowings do not exceed the Borrowing Base which is derived from specified 
percentages of approved accounts receivable and film library. The credit 
agreement is guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and is 
secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its significant 
subsidiaries. Loans outstanding under the credit facility bear interest at 
the rate of 1.25% above Chase Manhattan's prime rate or 2.25% above Chase 
Manhattan's London Interbank Market for Eurodollars for the loan term 
specified. An unused commitment fee is payable on the average unused 
availability under the credit 

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facility, at the rate of 0.375% per annum. As of September 30, 1998 there was 
$61.5 million outstanding under the credit facility. The Company expects to 
use excess cash flow generated by theatrical and library product to decrease 
current borrowing levels. The credit agreement contains various financial and 
other covenants to which the Company must adhere. These covenants, among 
other things, require the maintenance of minimum net worth and various 
financial ratios which are reported to the bank on a quarterly basis and 
include limitations on additional indebtedness, liens, investments, 
disposition of assets, guarantees, affiliate transactions and the use of 
proceeds. The Company is in compliance with all debt covenants as of 
September 30, 1998 and believes that its existing capital, funds from 
operations, and other available sources of capital (including funds obtained 
through pre-sales and gap financing) will be sufficient to enable the Company 
to fund its presently planned productions, acquisitions, distribution and 
overhead expenditures. In the event that the motion pictures released or 
distributed by the Company do not meet with sufficiently positive distributor 
and audience response or sales and licensing of distribution rights to films 
in the Company's film library and films which the Company plans to release 
during such period are less than anticipated, the Company will likely need to 
significantly reduce its currently planned level of productions, 
acquisitions, distribution activities and overhead as described below and 
will likely need to obtain additional sources of capital. The Company is 
currently exploring obtaining additional sources of capital (including equity 
and debt financing). There can be no assurance, however, that such additional 
capital will be available or available on terms advantageous to the Company.

Management of the Company conducted a strategic review of the Company's 
theatrical operations in fiscal 1998. This strategic review focused on the 
increase in the theatrical exhibition of specialized films, with which the 
Company has demonstrated past successes including "Eve's Bayou" and "Kama 
Sutra: A Tale of Love," and a reduction in the distribution of wide 
mainstream features with wide releases to greater than 1,000 screens and 
which require substantial print and advertising commitments. The Company does 
not plan to release any additional wide theatrical releases in fiscal 1999.

In the domestic specialized theatrical market the Company plans to release 
five (5) to seven (7) motion pictures in fiscal 1999(of which two were 
released in the first three months of fiscal 1999). 


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Furthermore, the Company plans to release approximately thirty-five (35) 
motion pictures into the domestic home video rental market (of which nine (9) 
were released in the first three months of fiscal 1999) and to continue to 
expand distribution in the sell-thru market. The Company intends to sell four 
(4) to six (6) films and "movies of the week" which will premier on major 
cable networks or broadcast stations. Also in fiscal 1999 the Company plans 
to release approximately seven (7) to nine (9) motion pictures initially into 
international distribution (of which three (3) were released in the first 
three months of the fiscal year).

Technicolor Videocassette, Inc. currently serves as the Company's video 
cassette duplicator and fulfillment contractor. Technicolor Videocassette, 
Inc. has a general lien on all of the Company's materials and products in its 
possession.

The Company is currently authorized to spend up to $150,000 in fiscal 1999 to 
purchase shares of its outstanding common stock in the open market or 
otherwise. During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the Company purchased 
13,215 shares at an average price of $2.39 per share.

As previously announced by the Company, a hearing was held on October 16, 
1998 with a panel authorized by the National Association of Securities 
Dealers Inc. Board of Governors regarding the public float requirements of 
the Company's common stock and its continued listing on the NASDAQ National 
Market. No decision by the Panel has yet been made. However, the Company 
believes that the Panel will either allow the common stock to be continued to 
be listed on the National Market, grant the Company additional time to regain 
compliance with the public float test, or allow the common stock to be listed 
on The NASDAQ Small Cap Market if the Company meets the continued listing 
requirements of the Small Cap Market at such time. The Company believes that 
it currently meets such continued listing requirements.

In July 1997, the Company announced that it had retained the investment 
banking firm, Societe Generale Bannon, to advise the Company on various 
strategic alternatives to help enhance shareholder value. In keeping with its 
revised business plan and as the Company's review of strategic alternatives 
has been completed, the Company has recently announced that it is no longer 
retaining Societe Generale Bannon.

IMPACT OF YEAR 2000. The Company is currently working to resolve the 
potential impact of the year 2000 on the processing of time-sensitive 
information by computerized information systems. Year 


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

2000 issues may arise if computer programs have been written using two digits 
(rather than four) to define the applicable year. In such case, programs that 
have time-sensitive logic may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 
rather than the year 2000, which could result in miscalculations or system 
failures. Management is in the process of completing a review of significant 
software and equipment used in the Company's operations and, to the extent 
practicable, in the operations of its key business partners, in order to 
determine if any year 2000 risks exist that may be material to the Company as 
a whole. The Company estimates that repairing all time sensitive hardware and 
software will cost the Company approximately $240,000. These costs will be 
expensed as incurred. No material costs were incurred during the quarter 
ended September 30, 1998. This process includes an assessment of year 2000 
risks on an ongoing basis to alter, validate, or replace time sensitive 
software. The costs associated with this process include independent 
verification and validation of the systems during the testing and 
implementation phases. If the Company, its customers or vendors are unable to 
resolve such processing issues in a timely manner, it could result in a 
material financial risk. Accordingly, management plans to devote the 
resources it concludes are appropriate to resolve all significant year 2000 
issues in a timely manner; and as such, the Company has not developed a year 
2000 contingency plan.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE 
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed 
in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results 
of Operations" are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking 
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors 
which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement of the 
Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future 
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such 
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the 
following: Changes in public tastes, industry trends and demographic changes, 
which may influence the distribution and exhibition of films in certain 
areas; public reaction to and acceptance of the Company's video, theatrical 
and television product, which will impact the Company's revenues; 
competition, including competition from major motion picture studios, which 
may affect the Company's ability to generate 


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ITEM 2:  (CONTINUED)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

revenues; reliance on management and key personnel; consolidation in the 
retail video industry; whether the Company's current strategy which includes 
theatrical releases of only specialized films and production and acquisition 
of made for television product is successful; new methods of distributing 
motion pictures; whether the Company will be able to maintain listing on the 
NASDAQ National Market; the costs and risks associated with the year 2000 
issue; and other factors referenced in this Form 10-Q and the Company's other 
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
         RISK


The Company does not consider that the potential loss of future earnings 
which could be caused by interest rate volatility would have a material 
impact on its financial position.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


                     PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)


ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

    (a)   Exhibits:

Exhibit No                                  Description
- ----------   --------------------------------------------------------------

10.86         Employment agreement dated January 30, 1997 between Trimark
              Pictures, Inc., and Cami Winikoff.

27            Financial Data Schedule.


    (b)    Reports on Form 8-K:

           None.


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                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements 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.

                               TRIMARK HOLDINGS, INC.



                               By: /s/ Jeff Gonzalez
                                   ----------------------------------
                                   Jeff Gonzalez
                                   Chief Financial Officer
                                   (Principal Financial
                                   Officer and authorized to sign
                                   on behalf of the Registrant)


Date: November 16, 1998
      -----------------


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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No              Description                      Method of Filing
- ----------    ----------------------------------         ----------------

<S>           <C>                                         <C>
10.86         Employment agreement dated January          filed herewith
              30, 1997 between Trimark Pictures,          electronically
              Inc., and Cami Winikoff.

27            Financial Data Schedule.                    filed herewith
                                                          electronically
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                                  EXHIBIT 10.86

                               EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT


January 30, 1997


Cami Winikoff
3331 Wade Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Dear Cami:

This contract is to confirm the terms of your employment with Trimark Pictures,
Inc.

TITLE:  Senior Vice President

BASE SALARY: Increase of your base salary to $100,000 annually effective from
January 13, 1997, $115,000 annually effective January 13, 1998, and $125,000
effective January 13, 1999.

BONUS: Your will receive a $50,000 bonus at the start of each year of your
contract. In addition, you are eligible to receive an additional yearly bonus
based on Trimark's profitability and at management's discretion.

STOCK OPTIONS: Trimark will request that the Option Committee authorize 30,000
SHARES of company stock to vest over a three (3) year period.

BENEFITS: You will be eligible for all Employee Benefits, Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life and 401(k) per Trimark's standard benefit program.

TERM:  Three years.  From January 13, 1997 to January 12, 2000.

RENEWAL: You agree that for the period commencing 920 days prior to the
conclusion of the above mentioned term and ending 60 days prior, at Trimark's
request, you will enter into exclusive negotiations regarding the renewal of
this agreement. If at the end of the above mentioned term you and Trimark are
unable to reach an agreement regarding the renewal of your employment with
Trimark, your employment with Trimark shall continue on a month to month basis
at the same terms contained in this agreement unless terminated by Trimark or
you upon 60 days prior written notice.

     NOTE: If you are terminated by Trimark Pictures, Inc. for any reason other
     than cause, a severance amount equal to 50% of the balance of the contract
     at the time of termination will be paid to you by Trimark which will
     relieve each party of any 


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     obligations to each other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if control 
     changes by acquisition or merger and you are terminated for any reason
     other that cause you will receive a severance amount equal to 100% of 
     the balance of the contract at the time of termination.

You hereby expressly agree that while employed by Trimark Pictures you will not
disclose any confidential matters of Trimark prior to, during or after your
employment including the specifics of this contract. In addition, you agree that
Trimark shall own all rights of every kind and character throughout the
universe, in perpetuity to any material and/or idea suggested or submitted by
you or suggested or submitted to you by a third party. You agree also that
Trimark shall own all other results and proceeds of your services during your
employment.

This agreement shall by binding and supersedes any and all other agreements,
either oral or in writing. Any modification of this agreement will be effective
only if signed by Trimark and you.

Sincerely,

Mark Amin
Chairman

If the above meets will your approval, please countersign this letter and return
the fully executed letter to me.

AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:


- --------------------------------------------
Cami Winikoff                               Date



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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED THE CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
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