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Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
SEC File No. 333-01806
PROSPECTUS
TESCORP, INC.
148,500 SHARES OF SERIES 1995 8% CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
5,986,726 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
This Prospectus concerns the offer and sale by Selling Shareholders, from
time to time, of 5,986,726 shares of the common stock, $.02 par value (the
"Common Stock") and 148,500 shares of Series 1995 8% convertible preferred
stock, par value $1.00 per share (the "Series 1995 Preferred Stock," and
together with the Common Stock, the "Securities"), of Tescorp, Inc., a Texas
corporation (the "Company"). Of the 5,986,726 shares of Common Stock to be
offered and sold by Selling Shareholders, 4,752,000 shares represent shares
issuable upon conversion of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock, 466,200 represent
shares issuable upon conversion of outstanding stock purchase warrants (the
"Stock Purchase Warrants") and 768,526 shares represent shares issued and
outstanding. See "Selling Shareholders." This Prospectus also covers the
issuance of Common Stock upon conversion of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock by
holders of such stock other than the initial holders thereof. The Company will
not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of Preferred Stock or the Common
Stock by the Selling Shareholders.
The Series 1995 Preferred Stock was issued by the Company to such Selling
Shareholders on December 20 and 21, 1995. Each share of Series 1995 Preferred
Stock is immediately convertible into the number of shares of Common Stock as is
determined by dividing $100.00 by a conversion price of $3.125 per share,
subject to certain adjustments (the "Conversion Rate"). See "Selling
Shareholders." In the event that the quoted price (as reported by any principal
national exchange or NASDAQ or as determined by the board of directors, as
applicable) of the Common Stock exceeds $4.6875, subject to certain adjustments,
for a period of twenty (20) trading days beginning on any trading day on or
after December 15, 1998, the Company shall have the right to compel the
conversion of all but not less than all of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock into
Common Stock at the Conversion Rate.
The Company's Common Stock is traded over-the-counter and quoted by the
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ")
under the symbol TESC. On November 19, 1996, the closing sale price for the
Company's Common Stock as quoted on NASDAQ, was $4.2813 per share. The Series
1995 Preferred Stock is not listed or quoted on any exchange or automated
quotation system, and there is no regular trading market for such shares.
It is presently anticipated that sales of Securities by the Selling
Shareholders hereunder will be effected, from time to time, (i) through dealers
or in ordinary broker transactions on the NASDAQ Smallcap Market or the NASDAQ
National Market, or otherwise; (ii) "at the market" to or through market makers
or into an existing market for the Securities; (iii) in other ways not involving
market makers or established trading markets, including direct sales to
purchasers or sales effected through agents; (iv) through transactions in
options (whether exchange-listed or otherwise); or (v) in combinations of any
such methods of sale. The Securities held by the Selling Shareholders may also
be sold hereunder by brokers, dealers, banks or other persons or entities who
receive such Securities as a pledgee of the Selling Shareholders. The Selling
Shareholders and brokers and dealers through whom sales of Securities may be
effected may be deemed to be "underwriters," as defined under the Securities Act
of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), and any profits realized by them in connection
with the sale of the Securities may be considered to be underwriting
compensation.
THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY ARE HIGHLY SPECULATIVE AND INVOLVE A HIGH
DEGREE OF RISK. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 4 HEREOF.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
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Underwriting Discounts Proceeds to the Selling
and Commissions(2) Proceeds to the Shareholders(4)
Price to the Public(1) Company(3)
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Per Share of Common Stock
Total $____________ $__________ N/A $__________
$____________ $__________ N/A $__________
Per Share of Preferred
Stock $____________ $__________ N/A $__________
Total $____________ $__________ N/A $__________
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(1) It is anticipated that the Securities registered for resale by the Selling
Shareholders hereunder will be sold in market or private transactions at
prevailing prices, from time to time.
(2) No underwriting discounts or commissions will be incurred by the Company in
connection with sales of Securities by the Selling Shareholders hereunder.
(3) The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Securities
by the Selling Shareholders.
(4) The Company will pay all expenses of the offering of the Securities to
which this Prospectus relates, other than commissions and discounts of
underwriters, brokers, dealers or agents agreed to be paid by the Selling
Shareholders in connection with sales of the Securities hereunder.
THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS IS DECEMBER 4, 1996.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the reporting and informational requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and, in
accordance therewith, files reports, proxy statements and other information with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Such reports, proxy
statements and other information can be inspected and copied at public reference
facilities of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and at
the Regional Offices of the SEC located at 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400,
Chicago, Illinois 60661; and 7 World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New
York 10048. Reports, proxy statements and other information concerning the
Company may be inspected at the offices of NASDAQ Operations, 1735 K Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
The Company has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-2
(of which this Prospectus is a part) under the Securities Act with respect to
the securities offered hereby. For further information with respect to the
Company and the securities offered by this Prospectus, reference is made to such
Registration Statement and the exhibits thereto. This Prospectus does not
contain all the information set forth in the Registration Statement on Form S-2
(the "Registration Statement") or the exhibits thereto. Statements contained in
this Prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document are not
necessarily complete, and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such
contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement or
otherwise filed with the Commission for a full statement of the provisions
thereof. Each such statement contained herein is qualified in its entirety by
such reference.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to the
Exchange Act are hereby incorporated by reference into this Prospectus:
(1) Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31,
1996 (a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex 1);
(2) Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB for the quarters ended June 30,
1996 and September 30, 1996 (a copy of the latter is attached
hereto as Annex 2);
(3) Current Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A for an event dated
February 27, 1996; Current Report on Form 8-K for an event dated
May 31, 1996;
(4) Form 10-C dated May 1, 1996 reporting an increase in the number
of shares of Common Stock resulting from the conversion of
certain interests, stock dividends on Series 1995 Preferred Stock
and the exercise of certain warrants.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated by reference herein
shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to
the extent that a statement contained herein modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed to
constitute a part of this Prospectus, except as so modified or superseded.
The Company will provide without charge to each person who receives a
Prospectus, upon written or oral request of such person, a copy of any of the
information that is incorporated by reference in this Prospectus (not including
exhibits to the information that is incorporated by reference unless the
exhibits are themselves specifically incorporated by reference). Such a request
should be directed to Neil R. Austrian, Jr. at the principal executive offices
of the Company which are located at 327 Congress Avenue, Suite 200, Austin,
Texas 78701, or if by telephone, (512) 476-2995.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Tescorp's Restated Articles of Incorporation filed July 11, 1990 and
amended effective December 18, 1995 and March 8, 1996 (the "Restated Articles")
authorize the issuance of 55,000,000 shares of capital stock divided into
50,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.02 per share ("Common Stock"),
and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share ("Preferred
Stock"), of which two series are outstanding: one designated Series 1990 10%
Convertible Preferred Stock (the "1990 Preferred Stock") consisting of 704,684
shares authorized and another designated Series 1995 8% Convertible Preferred
Stock (the "Series 1995 Preferred Stock") consisting of 200,000 shares
authorized. The descriptions of the Common Stock, the Preferred Stock and the
Series 1995 Preferred Stock herein are summaries only and are subject to the
provisions of the Restated Articles and the Statement of Resolution Establishing
and Designating the Series 1995 Preferred Stock filed as exhibits hereto.
Common Stock. The Common Stock entitles its holders to one vote per share
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and will be entitled to dividends at such times and in such amounts as may be
legally declared by the Board of Directors. The Common Stock, the 1990
Preferred Stock and the Series 1995 Preferred Stock vote together as a single
class on all matters upon which the Common Stock may vote, except that the 1990
Preferred Stock votes as a separate class in certain circumstances described
below. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled
to vote on any matter and represented in person or by proxy at a meeting of
shareholders at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the shareholders,
except (a) directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the
holders of shares entitled to vote in the election of directors at a meeting of
shareholders at which a quorum is present and (b) the amendment of the Company's
articles of incorporation, the sale of all or substantially all of the Company's
assets otherwise than in the usual and regular course of business, a merger and
a share exchange require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-
thirds of the outstanding shares within each class entitled to vote thereon.
The Common Stock will be subject and subordinate to the rights and preferences
of any series of Preferred Stock to the extent set forth in the resolution
establishing the series, and will not be convertible, redeemable or assessable.
The Restated Articles deny cumulative voting and preemptive rights to
shareholders. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred
Stock, the holders of Common Stock will be entitled to share ratably in all net
assets available for distribution to shareholders upon liquidation of the
Company.
Preferred Stock. Tescorp's Board of Directors may, without further
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shareholder authorization, issue shares of the Preferred Stock in one or more
series. Shares of each series shall be identical except for the relative rights
and preferences which may be varied between series as determined by the Board of
Directors, including the following: (a) the number of shares in and the
designation of the series; (b) the dividend rate, the dividend payment dates,
whether the dividends are cumulative and the relative rights of priority of the
dividends; (c) the price payable upon redemption thereof and the terms and
conditions on which the shares may be redeemed; (d) the amount payable to the
holders thereof upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation of Tescorp; (e)
the provisions of the sinking fund, if any, for the redemption or purchase
thereof; (f) the terms and conditions, if any, on which such shares may be
converted into other securities, property or indebtedness of Tescorp; (g) the
voting rights, if any, of the shares of the series, and (h) any other special
rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions permitted by law to be
granted to or imposed on the series.
The Series 1995 Preferred Stock was established by the Board of Directors
and was issued pursuant to a private placement to accredited investors on
December 20 and 21, 1995. The dividend rate
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for each share of Series 1995 Preferred Stock is $8 per share per annum. Cash
dividends at that rate are payable in quarterly installments on each March 18,
June 18, September 18 and December 18. In addition, holders of Series 1995
Preferred Stock may elect to have dividends paid in Common Stock, and not in
cash. The number of shares of Common Stock payable in lieu of cash dividends is
established according to the Market Value determined immediately prior to the
dividend payment date.
The holders of Series 1995 Preferred Stock are entitled to vote on all
matters for which holders of the Common Stock may vote and are entitled to 32
votes per share of Series 1995 Preferred Stock (subject to certain adjustments
and voted as if they owned the Common Stock) held at the record date for the
determination of shareholders entitled to vote on such matters. Except as
otherwise provided below or as required by law, the holders of shares of the
Series 1995 Preferred Stock, the 1990 Preferred Stock and the Common Stock and
any other stock having voting rights vote as one class and shall not be
entitled to vote separately as a class on any matters. If the full amount of
cumulative dividends on the Series 1995 Preferred Stock has not been paid, or
declared and a sum sufficient for payment set apart, for three consecutive
quarterly dividend periods, the number of directors of the Company is to be
increased by one and the holders of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock have the
right, voting separately and as a single class, to vote for and elect such
additional director. If such occurrence continues for six consecutive quarterly
dividend periods, the number of directors is to be increased by one additional
director and the holders of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock have the exclusive
right to elect such additional director. In addition, so long as Series 1995
Preferred Stock is outstanding, the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes
cast in any meeting at which a quorum of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock is
present in person or by proxy is necessary to: (i) adopt an amendment to the
Articles of Incorporation if such amendment would: authorize, create or
increase the authorized amount of any class of stock which is entitled to
dividends or assets in priority to or on a parity with the Series 1995 Preferred
Stock, increase the authorized number of shares of Series 1995 Preferred Stock,
change any of the rights or preferences of the then outstanding Series 1995
Preferred Stock, or authorize the issuance of any Preferred Stock which would
grant the holders thereof materially superior voting rights in the event of a
failure to pay dividends or with respect to the election of directors or
materially superior anti-dilution adjustments; or (ii) issue any shares of any
other series of Preferred Stock that are entitled to dividends or assets in
priority to or on a parity with the Series 1995 Preferred Stock.
In the event of liquidation, the holders of 1990 Preferred Stock are
entitled to receive $5 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends thereon
before any amounts may be paid with respect to the Series 1995 Preferred Stock.
Upon such distribution to the 1990 Preferred Stock, the holders of the Series
1995 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive $100 per share plus all accrued and
unpaid dividends before any amounts may be paid to the holders of Common Stock.
The Series 1995 Preferred Stock ranks junior to the 1990 Preferred Stock, and
senior as to the Common Stock, as to dividends.
RISK FACTORS
Prior to making an investment decision, prospective investors should
carefully consider, together with other matters discussed in the Prospectus,
each of the factors regarding the Company described in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB (attached as Annex 1) Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS,
beginning on page 2. In particular, prospective investors should carefully
consider the discussions in that Item under the following headings: Latin
American Cable Operations; Regulation; Argentine Cable Companies; CASA and the
Argentine Joint Venture Companies; Competition; Financial Reporting -
Comparability; Nature of International Business; Enforceability of Legal
Structure; Reliance on Key Management Personnel; Preferred Stock Dividends,
Liquidation Preferences and Conversion
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Features; Reliance on Suppliers; Shares of Common Stock Eligible for Sale;
Foreign Governmental Actions; Limitations on Remedies and Indemnification;
Absence of Dividends on Common Stock; Argentine Economy; and Local Ordinance.
SECURITIES MARKET FACTORS. There have been periods of volatility in the
market for the Company's securities, which in many cases were unrelated to the
operating performance of or announcements concerning the Company. During such
periods, the market prices of the Company's securities have fluctuated
substantially (within the twelve months ending September 30, 1996, the market
price of the Common Stock has ranged from $4.50 to $2.50). General market price
declines or market volatility in the future could adversely affect the price of
the Securities. The lack of a significant public float may also limit the
ability of stockholders to liquidate their investment in a timely fashion. At
September 30, 1996, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock and the
market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates was 9,326,421 shares
(including 264,000 shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of 8,250 shares
of Series 1995 Preferred Stock after the commencement of this offering) and
$29,145,066, respectively. There can be no assurance that the Common Stock will
not continue to be subject to periods of extreme volatility. The Series 1995
Preferred Stock will not be listed on any exchange or quoted on any automated
quotation system. In addition, it is held by a relatively small number of
shareholders. Accordingly, it is not likely that any significant trading market
will develop for the Series 1995 Preferred Shares.
DILUTION. There were 13,000,261 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of
October 31, 1996 (including 264,000 shares of Common Stock issued upon
conversion of 8,250 shares of Series 1995 Preferred Stock after the commencement
of this offering). Accordingly, the 4,752,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon conversion of the 148,500 shares of Series 1995 Preferred Stock, together
with the 534,616 shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of minority Joint
Venture interests and 466,200 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise
of the Stock Purchase Warrants, would constitute 32.0 percent of all issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock. Warrants for the purchase of 686,200 shares
of Common Stock (including the Stock Purchase Warrants) and options for the
purchase of 562,500 of such shares are currently exercisable and in-the-money.
If all exercisable, in-the-money warrants and options were exercised and all
1990 Preferred Stock and Series 1995 Preferred Stock were converted, the number
of shares of Common Stock outstanding would increase to 19,606,465, reducing the
percentage of shares of Common Stock represented by this offering to 30.5
percent. If all warrants and options were exercised, the 1990 Preferred Stock
and the Series 1995 Preferred Stock were converted, the number of shares of
Common Stock outstanding would increase to 20,384,901, reducing the percentage
of shares of Common Stock represented by this offering to 29.4 percent. In
addition, the book value of the Common Stock, after giving effect to the
liquidation preference of the 1990 Preferred Stock, is substantially below the
current trading price of the Common Stock.
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As described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB under "Latin
American Cable Operations" and in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the
quarter ended June 30, 1996, the Company is in the process of converting its
Joint Venture interests to direct ownership interests, subject to the Joint
Venture Agreement. The Company has issued to the Joint Venture Partners and two
other individuals Common Stock of the Company and an aggregate three percent
interest in the subsidiary which will own legal title to the systems directly as
a new member of the Joint Venture. In addition, one of the individuals received
a one percent contractual profits interest. The Common Stock and interests were
issued in exchange for the larger interests which had been held by the Joint
Venture Partners pursuant to the Joint Venture and by the individuals pursuant
to separate contractual arrangements.
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SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The Selling Shareholders are listed below. Included below concerning each
Selling Shareholder is the total amount and percentage of the Company's Common
Stock beneficially owned by such person before the offering (April 22, 1996),
the amount subject to sale hereunder and the resulting amount and percentage if
all Shares offered hereby are sold. Except as described herein, none of the
Selling Shareholders has held any position or office, or had any other material
relationship with the Company during the past three years. The following table
reflects ownership of Series 1995 Preferred Stock assuming none of such shares
are or have been converted to Common Stock.
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SHARES OF SERIES 1995
SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED PREFERRED STOCK TO BE SOLD SHARES OF SERIES 1995 PREFERRED STOCK
NAME PRIOR TO THE OFFERING IN OFFERING BENEFICIALLY OWNED AFTER OFFERING
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Argentina Equity 30,000 30,000 0 0
Investments Partnership
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Banque Nationale de Paris 20,000 20,000 0 0
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SC Fundamental Value Fund 13,000 13,000 0 0
L.P. (1)
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First Eagle Fund N.V. (2) 10,000 10,000 0
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Clarex Limited 10,000 10,000 0 0
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The South America Fund N.V. 10,000 10,000 0 0
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SC Fundamental Value BVI 7,000 7,000 0 0
Fund, LTD
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George Weiss (2) 5,000 5,000 0 0
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A.I.M. Overseas Ltd. 5,000 5,000 0 0
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Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder 4,000 4,000 0 0
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Amadeus Offshore Fund 3,350 3,350 0 0
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Chicago Trust Talon Fund 3,000 3,000 0 0
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Senvest International LLC 2,500 2,500 0 0
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The Kolber Trust 2,500 2,500 0 0
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SNR Group N.V. 2,000 2,000 0 0
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Keith S. Wellin 2,000 2,000 0 0
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Equipont Partners LP 2,000 2,000 0 0
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Samuel A. Plum 1,600 1,600 0 0
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The Diamond Family 1,500 1,500 0 0
Foundation
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Gary Fuhrman 1,350 1,350 0 0
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Winston J. Churchill(3) 1,250 1,250 0 0
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Dan Tocatly 1,000 1,000 0 0
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Victor Elmaleh 1,000 1,000 0 0
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SHARES OF SERIES 1995
SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED PREFERRED STOCK TO BE SOLD SHARES OF SERIES 1995 PREFERRED STOCK
NAME PRIOR TO THE OFFERING IN OFFERING BENEFICIALLY OWNED AFTER OFFERING
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Bob Birch (2) 1,000 1,000 0 0
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The Intergroup Corporation 1,000 1,000 0 0
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Lawrence E. Golub 1,000 1,000 0 0
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Diversified Strategies 1,000 1,000 0 0
Fund, L.P.
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Amadeus Fund, L.P. 650 650 0 0
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Larja Company 500 500 0 0
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Arnhold Foundation 500 500 0 0
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Patricia Capone 500 500 0 0
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Jamie Coulter (2) 500 500 0 0
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Hardy Bowen 500 500 0 0
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Jacob Michonik 500 500 0 0
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Leonard M. Klehr 500 500 0 0
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Arthur Seeligson III 300 300 0 0
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The Edgehill Company, LLC 250 250 0 0
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Randa Bishop (2) 250 250 0 0
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William D. Birch 250 250 0 0
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Rick Kaminer 250 250 0 0
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Total 148,500 148,500 0 0
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(1) See Footnotes after next table
The following table reflects the assumption that all shares of Series 1995
Preferred Stock would be converted to Common Stock at the rate of 32 shares of
Common Stock per share of Series 1995 Preferred Stock.
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SHARES(4) BENEFICIALLY SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SHARES OF COMMON STOCK BENEFICIALLY OWNED
NAME OWNED PRIOR TO THE OFFERING TO BE SOLD IN OFFERING AFTER OFFERING
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Argentina Equity 1,855,000 960,000 895,000 6.7
Investments Partnership
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Winston J. Churchill(3) 1,241,711 40,000 1,201,711 9.6
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Banque Nationale de Paris 640,000 640,000 0 0
(Switzerland), Ltd.
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SHARES(4) BENEFICIALLY SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SHARES OF COMMON STOCK BENEFICIALLY OWNED
NAME OWNED PRIOR TO THE OFFERING TO BE SOLD IN OFFERING AFTER OFFERING
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Arnhold and S. 577,400 577,400 0 0
Bleichroeder, Inc. (5)
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SC Fundamental Value Fund 462,470 416,000 46,470 *
L.P.(1)
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A.I.M. Overseas N.V. 351,790 160,000 191,790 1.5
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Clarex Limited 320,000 320,000 0 0
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First Eagle Fund N.V. (2) 320,000 320,000 0 0
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The South America Fund N.V. 320,000 320,000 0 0
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SC Fundamental Value BVI 277,530 224,000 53,530 *
Fund, LTD
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Media Financing Corp. Inc. 233,910 233,910 0 0
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Osvaldo Rossi 215,384 215,384 0 0
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George Weiss (2) 160,000 160,000 0 0
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Jerry Caddy 107,692 107,692 0 0
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Amadeus Offshore Fund 107,200 107,200 0 0
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Gary Fuhrman 103,200 43,200 60,000 *
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Chicago Trust Talon Fund 97,534 96,000 1,534 *
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Carlos Jose Saba 80,770 80,770 0 0
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Aldo Graces 80,770 80,770 0 0
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Senvest International LLC 80,000 80,000 0 0
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The Kolber Trust 80,000 80,000 0 0
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Keith S. Wellin 65,023 64,000 1,023 *
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Equipont Partners LP 64,000 64,000 0 0
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SNR Group N.V. 64,000 64,000 0 0
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Arthur Seeligson III 59,600 9,600 50,000 *
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Samuel A. Plum 51,200 51,200 0 0
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Brian Owens 50,000 50,000 0 0
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The Diamond Family 48,767 48,000 767 *
Foundation
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Bob Birch (2) 32,000 32,000 0 0
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Dan Tocatly 32,000 32,000 0 0
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Diversified Strategies 32,000 32,000 0 0
Fund, L.P.
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Lawrence E. Golub 32,000 32,000 0 0
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The Intergroup Corporation 32,000 32,000 0 0
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Victor Elmaleh 32,000 32,000 0 0
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SHARES(4) BENEFICIALLY SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SHARES OF COMMON STOCK BENEFICIALLY OWNED
NAME OWNED PRIOR TO THE OFFERING TO BE SOLD IN OFFERING AFTER OFFERING
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Leonard M. Klehr 28,500 16,000 12,500 *
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Larja Company 26,000 16,000 10,000 *
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Amadeus Fund, L.P. 20,800 20,800 0 0
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Arnhold Foundation 16,000 16,000 0 0
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Hardy Bowen 16,000 16,000 0 0
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Jacob Michonik 16,000 16,000 0 0
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Jamie Coulter (2) 16,000 16,000 0 0
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Patricia Capone 16,000 16,000 0 0
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William D. Birch 8,126 8,000 126 *
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Randa Bishop (2) 8,000 8,000 0 0
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Rick Kaminer 8,000 8,000 0 0
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The Edgehill Company, LLC 8,000 8,000 0 0
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Helene Klausner (6) 4,800 4,800 0 0
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William Bourne (6) 4,800 4,800 0 0
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Kristina McCormack (6) 4,800 4,800 0 0
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Irwin Shubert (6) 2,112 2,112 0 0
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Samuel Fitting (6) 288 288 0 0
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Total 8,518,340 5,986,726 2,531,614 19.8
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* Less than one percent.
(1) On May 16, 1995, SC Fundamental Value Fund, L.P. filed a Schedule 13D to
reflect their acquisition of the shares indicated in the private placement
completed in May, 1995. The Fund indicated they had acquired for
investment purposes only and without an intent to control the Company.
(2) Such shares are held by Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. on behalf of such
Selling Shareholder in a discretionary account. See Footnote (5).
(3) Mr. Churchill is a director of the Company. On July 10, 1995, Mr.
Churchill filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on behalf of himself,
Frederick M. Danziger, John Fletcher, W&M Management Company, Inc. and K-G,
L.P. to reflect the shares acquired in the Company's private placement
completed in May, 1995, which shares were registered in a previous
registration. Together with the group, Mr. Churchill reported voting and
dispositive power over 1,201,072 shares.
(4) The conversion rate of the shares is one share of Series 1995 Preferred
Stock to 32 shares of Common Stock. However, such conversion rate is
subject to adjustment.
(5) 449,400 of these shares consist of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise
of outstanding warrants. Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. has
discretionary accounts for First Eagle Fund N.V., George Weiss, Bob Birch,
Jamie Coulter and Rhonda Bishop containing the shares listed separately for
those Selling Shareholders in these tables. In
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addition, it has a discretionary account for DEF Associates, N.V.
containing 192,500 shares of Common Stock. Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder
disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares.
(6) Represents shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants.
EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of March 31, 1996
and for each of the years ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 have been incorporated
by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the
report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants,
incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts
in accounting and auditing. The financial statements of the Argentine Cable
Companies as of their respective fiscal year ends and for each of the fiscal
years then ended have been incorporated by reference herein and in the
registration statement in reliance upon the reports of KPMG Finsterbusch
Pickenhayn Sibille, independent certified public accountants, incorporated by
reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
The validity of the securities offered hereby have been passed on for the
Company by Hughes & Luce, L.L.P., Austin, Texas.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996
OR
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File No. 0-18663
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TESCORP, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Texas 74-2129403
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
327 Congress Avenue, Suite 200 78701
Austin, Texas (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (512) 476-2995
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.02 per share
(Title of class)
Series 1990 10% Convertible Preferred Stock
(Title of class)
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Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 OR NO
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ]
Issuer's revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996: $16,009,116
At June 19, 1996 the aggregate market value of Common Stock, $0.02 par value
of the Registrant held by non-affiliates was $37,227,368.
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At June 19, 1996, the aggregate market value of Series 1990 Convertible
Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value, held by non-affiliates was $3,591,074.
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At June 19, 1996, the aggregate market value of Series 1995 Convertible
Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value, held by non-affiliates, based upon the
market value of Common Stock into which the Series 1995 Convertible Preferred
Stock was convertible, was $18,567,936.
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At June 19, 1996, the registrant had 12,790,737 outstanding shares of Common
Stock, $0.02 par value. ----------
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PART I
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
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The Company
General. Tescorp, Inc. (referred to herein collectively with its subsidiaries
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as "Tescorp" or the "Company"), is a Texas corporation that was organized in
1980. The Company is engaged in the business of acquiring and developing cable
television systems and communications properties in Latin America. During the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, the Company continued to concentrate its
operations in Argentina.
Effective as of April 1994, the Company entered into a contractual joint
venture (the "Joint Venture") to acquire cable television and communications
properties in Latin America. To facilitate the Company's participation in the
Joint Venture, the Company organized two new subsidiaries: Austral
Communications Corp. ("Austral"), a Texas corporation which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, and Comunicaciones Austral S.A. ("CASA"), an
Argentine Sociedad Anonima which is a 97 percent owned subsidiary of Austral. To
facilitate the activities of the Joint Venture in Argentina, the Company and its
partners in the Joint Venture (the "Joint Venture Partners") have organized
three new Argentine Sociedades Anonimas both of which are 97 percent owned by
Austral: CableDifusion S.A. ("Cabledifusion") and SMR S.A. ("SMR")
(Cabledifusion and SMR are collectively referred to herein as the "Argentine
Joint Venture Companies").
CableDifusion is responsible for the management of the Argentine Cable
Companies. SMR, which was originally organized to pursue licenses to own and
operate businesses deploying Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio and/or related
technologies in Argentina, has been utilized to facilitate Austral's acquisition
of direct ownership interests in certain Argentine cable companies. Transcable
S.A. was only recently formed, and conducted no operations during the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1996.
During the two fiscal years ended March 31, 1996, the Company loaned or
committed to loan to the Joint Venture Partners, CASA and SMR an aggregate of
$29.1 million (the "Partner Loans") for the purpose of acquiring, pursuant to
the Joint Venture, the following eight Argentine companies which own and operate
cable television systems in Argentina (the "Argentine Cable Companies"):
Televisora Austral S.A. ("Televisora Austral"), CableMax S.A. which was formerly
known as Canal 2 TV Austral S.A. ("CableMax"), Reconquista Televisora Color S.A.
("RTC"), Avellaneda Video Cable S.A. ("AVC"), Cable Vision Gallegos S.R.L.
("CVG"), Teveca S.R.L. ("Teveca"), CablePlus S.A. ("CablePlus"), and SIR TV
S.R.L. ("SIR TV"). The location of the cable television systems operated by the
Argentine Cable Companies follows below.
Name of Company Location (City-Province)
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Televisora Austral Ushuaia-Tierra Del Fuego Province
CableMax Rio Gallegos-Santa Cruz Province
RTC Reconquista-Santa Fe Province
AVG Avellaneda-Santa Fe Province
CVG Rio Gallegos-Santa Cruz Province
Teveca San Carlos de Bariloche-Rio Negro Province
CablePlus San Carlos de Bariloche-Rio Negro Province
SIR TV Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn-Chubut Province
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Ownership of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies and Argentine Cable
Companies is held subject to the Joint Venture Agreement by the Joint Venture
partners or nominees of the Company. Pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement,
the Company owns 97 percent of the economic interests held by the Joint Venture
Partners and nominees in the Argentine Cable Companies, subject to a one percent
profits interest granted by the Company to an individual. The Joint Venture
structure was adopted to comply with Argentine regulatory policies in effect
prior to March 31, 1995. In response to changes in regulatory conditions, the
Company has undertaken a reorganization of its interests in the Argentine Joint
Venture Companies and Argentine Cable Companies. Austral will acquire direct
record ownership of 97.0 percent of each of the Argentine Joint Venture
Companies. Concurrently, the Argentine Joint Venture Companies will acquire over
99 of the record ownership interests in Televisora Austral, CableMax, RTC, AVC,
and SIR TV, and 80 percent of Teveca and CablePlus.
The Joint Venture will continue to hold the equitable, or economic interests
in the Argentine Cable Companies. Through the Joint Venture, and after giving
effect to the one percent contractual profits interest in Austral granted by the
Company, the Company will hold approximately 96 percent of the economic
interests in Televisora Austral, CableMax, RTC, AVC, and SIR TV, and
approximately 77 percent of Teveca and CablePlus.
The Company had three wholly owned subsidiaries (in addition to Austral) that
had limited operations during fiscal 1996: Metserco Holdings, Inc. ("Metserco
Holdings") which is the sole stockholder of Metserco Corporation ("Metserco")
and Tescorp International, B.V. ("Tescorp International"). Metserco Holdings, a
Delaware corporation (formerly Clif Mock Company) and Metserco Corporation, were
engaged in the business of selling oilfield equipment, but since July 1993 they
have been inactive and conduct no material operations. Tescorp International, a
Netherlands corporation, was formed to facilitate international business
activities of the Company; however, at the present time, it is inactive and is
being dissolved.
The overall operations of the Company are supervised by a corporate office
("Tescorp Corporate") located in Austin, Texas. Tescorp Corporate is
responsible for preparing and implementing strategic plans, making investment
and capital allocation decisions, managing shareholder relations, coordinating
financial reporting activities, administering employee benefit plans, and
managing the general business affairs of the Company. The organizational chart
for the Company, excluding the Argentine Cable Companies which are held subject
to the Joint Venture, may be described as follows.
(1) parent corporation: Tescorp, Inc.;
(2) immediate subsidiaries of parent corporation: (i) Metserco Holdings,
Inc. f/k/a Clif Mock Company, (ii) Austral Communications Corp., (iii)
Tescorp International, B.V.;
(3) indirect subsidiaries of parent corporation: (i) Metserco Corporation
(direct subsidiary of Metserco Holdings, Inc.), (ii) Comunicaciones
Austral, S.A. (97.0 percent owned by Austral), (iii) CableDifusion
S.A. (97.0 percent owned by Austral), (iv) SMR, S.A. (97.0 percent
owned by Austral), (v) Transcable S.A. (97.0 percent owned by
Austral).
History. The Company was formed in 1980 to acquire small, growing businesses
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in the oil service industry. The Company was successful in consummating
acquisitions; however, by 1983, worldwide oil and gas exploration activities had
declined significantly. As a consequence, the Company began to incur significant
operating losses, and acquisition activities were curtailed. In mid-1983, the
Company retained new corporate managers with significant industry experience,
and efforts were commenced to restructure the Company operationally and
financially. The operational restructuring of the Company entailed a
streamlining and consolidation of the Company's business activities. This was
accomplished through a series of divestitures, asset sales, and internal
mergers.
Concurrent with the operational restructuring, the Company restructured
financially by reducing outstanding debt balances, extending loan maturities,
and selling additional equity. Jack R. Crosby, the principal stockholder of the
Company, facilitated the financial restructuring by infusing significant amounts
of new capital into the Company through the acquisition of equity securities and
the assumption and/or guaranty of certain debt obligations. By the end of 1985,
the financial stability of the Company had been restored. In 1986, Mr. Crosby
merged Metserco, which had been operated by the Company since its acquisition by
Mr. Crosby in 1984, into Metserco Holdings.
American Century Corporation Asset Acquisition. On July 11, 1990, the
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Company acquired substantially all of the assets, consisting primarily of cash
and mortgage receivables (the "ACC Assets"), of American Century Corporation
("ACC"), a publicly held Delaware corporation. The Company consummated the
asset acquisition by issuing to the creditors and shareholders of ACC shares of
Series 1990 Convertible Preferred Stock, shares of Common
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Stock, and warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock. Additionally, the
Company issued to a former executive of ACC and his partner options to purchase
shares of Common Stock as compensation for services rendered in connection with
the transaction. Concurrent with its issuance of the securities, the Company
filed a Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission and obtained the
approvals necessary for its stock to be publicly traded. Thus, immediately after
the Company's acquisition of the ACC Assets, the Company's securities began
trading publicly on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated
Quotation System.
The Company used the ACC Assets to consummate acquisitions, pay preferred
dividends, and meet general corporate obligations. The Company did not
experience any material change in the operation of any portion or segment of its
business as a result of its acquisition of the ACC Assets.
Sale of Metserco Holdings. Effective July 8, 1993, substantially all of the
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assets of Metserco Holdings and certain assets of its wholly owned Metserco
subsidiary were sold to a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheatley*TXT. The
consideration paid for such assets of Metserco Holdings and its subsidiary was
$5.0 million in cash and a promissory note (the "Wheatley*TXT Note") executed by
Wheatley*TXT payable to Metserco Holdings in the principal amount of $1.0
million.
The $1.0 million balance of the Wheatley*TXT Note was convertible into
Common Stock of Wheatley*TXT at a conversion price of $13.11 per share of
Wheatley*TXT Common Stock, which was equal to 125.0 percent of the average
closing price of the Wheatley*TXT Common Stock as reported on NASDAQ for the
fifteen trading days immediately preceding the closing. Wheatley*TXT was sold
to Dresser Industries ("Dresser"), a New York Stock Exchange traded company,
which resulted in the Wheatley*TXT Note being converted into Dresser Common
Stock instead of Wheatley*TXT Common Stock. The Company sold the Dresser Common
Stock in August 1994 and realized net proceeds from the sale of approximately
$1.1 million.
Sale of Tescorp Seismic. Effective February 9, 1994, the Company sold
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substantially all of the assets of Tescorp Seismic Products Company ("Tescorp
Seismic") and the stock of Reed Products, Inc. ("Reed") to a wholly owned
subsidiary of Input/Output, Inc. ("I/O"). The consideration paid for such assets
of Tescorp Seismic and the stock of Reed was $4.4 million in cash and a
promissory note executed by I/O payable to the Company in the principal amount
of $2.0 million which was paid in full on June 1, 1994.
Latin American Cable Operations. In April 1994, the Company and the Joint
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Venture Partners entered into a contractual joint venture agreement (the "Joint
Venture Agreement") to initiate the Joint Venture for the purpose of acquiring
cable television and communications properties in Latin America. The Company
utilized the Joint Venture structure because of the prevailing regulatory
climate in Argentina (see "Regulation" below). During the two year period ended
March 31, 1996, the Company had loaned or committed to loan to the Joint Venture
Partners, CASA and SMR an aggregate of $ 29.1 million in the form of Partner
Loans. Proceeds from the Partner Loans were used by the Joint Venture Partners
to acquire, subject to the Joint Venture, ownership interests in the eight
Argentine Cable Companies that own and operate cable television systems
providing cable television service to Argentine cities in five provinces. In
addition, the Company provided funds for the purpose of paying the debts of and
making improvements to the operations of the Argentine Cable Companies and
financing the formation and initial costs of the Argentine Joint Venture
Companies.
Upon commencement of the Joint Venture, the Company held through Austral a
90.0 percent joint venture interest in the Argentine Cable Companies and
Argentine Joint Venture Companies. The Company granted to two domestic partners
an aggregate 6.6 percent indirect interest in its interests in the Joint
Venture. Thus, the Company initially held an indirect 84.0 percent interest in
the economic benefits of the Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint
Venture Companies which were obligated to repay the loans granted by Austral to
the Joint Venture Partners. The effect of this arrangement was to provide the
Company with an opportunity to recoup all funds invested through the repayment
of the principal of the Partner Loans, a return equal to the interest accrued
and paid
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on the Partner Loans and 84 percent of all remaining economic benefits
associated with the Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint Venture
Companies.
In fiscal 1996, the Company increased to 96 percent its joint venture
interest in the Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint Venture Companies.
To effect this increase, the Company converted approximately 75.0 percent of the
16 percent joint venture and profits interests held by the Joint Venture
Partners and certain other parties in the Argentine Cable Companies and
Argentine Joint Venture Companies into direct ownership interests in the
Company. To effect this conversion, the Company issued 534,616 shares of its
newly issued Common Stock (the "Conversion Shares") and 3.0 percent of the stock
of CASA.
Management believes that the Company is now legally permitted to hold
direct interests in the Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint Venture
Companies as a result of two developments: first, the October 1994 ratification
of the Bi-Lateral Trade Agreement between the United States and the Republic of
Argentina (the "Trade Treaty"); and second, the March 1995 promulgation by the
Argentine government of regulations pertaining to the ownership of cable
television properties. See "Regulation" below.
The Company has undertaken a reorganization of its interests in the
Argentine Joint Venture Companies and the Argentine Cable Companies based upon
these developments. Pursuant to this reorganization, Austral will acquire a 97
percent ownership interest in the Argentine Joint Venture Companies, and CASA
and SMR will acquire record ownership of substantially all of the ownership
interests in the Argentine Cable Companies held by the Joint Venture Partners.
The Joint Venture will continue to hold the equitable, or economic interests in
the Argentine Cable Companies. In connection with this reorganization, Austral
will contribute the Partner Loans to CASA and SMR, which will cancel the loans
in consideration of the transfer of record ownership in the Argentine Cable
Companies. CASA and SMR will issue aportes irrevocable, or rights to subscribe
for preferred stock, to Austral in an amount equal to the outstanding balance of
the Partner Loans with accrued interest as of the effective date of the
reorganization. The Joint Venture Agreement will be amended concurrently with
these transactions to provide that, notwithstanding the cancellation of the
Partner Loans, Austral will be entitled to receive all cash proceeds generated
by the Argentine Cable Companies until it has recouped an amount equal to the
cancelled Partner Loans plus a return from redemptions by CASA and SMR of the
aportes irrevocable or redemptions of the preferred stock issued upon exercise
of aportes irrevocable, dividends on any preferred stock issued, and Joint
Venture distributions. Following the recovery of its investment plus a return,
the Company will have a 96 percent interest in all remaining economic benefits
associated with the Argentine Joint Venture Companies and the Joint Venture's
interests in the Argentine Cable Companies.
The Company's ability to hold direct ownership interests in the Argentine
Cable Companies will be subject to (i) the Company's satisfaction of all
Argentine legal requirements governing the issuance and transfer of licenses to
operate cable television systems in Argentina, and (ii) the conversion to
Sociedades Anonimas (effectively, corporations) of certain of the Argentine
Cable Companies presently organized as Sociedades de Responsibilidad Limitada
(the equivalent of limited partnerships). There can be no assurance that such
conditions will be satisfied.
The Joint Venture is managed by CASA as Managing Venturer. Cabledifusion,
one of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies, has entered into contractual
agreements providing for its management of the Argentine Cable Companies.
Regulation
The Comite Nacional de Radiodifusion ("COMFER"), an Argentine governmental
agency which is similar to the Federal Communications Commission in the United
States, licenses and regulates cable television operations in Argentina. Prior
to October 20, 1994, Argentine law was unclear as to whether persons or entities
other than Argentine citizens could legally hold licenses to operate cable
television systems, and management was advised that COMFER would likely reject
applications to operate such systems submitted by non-Argentine citizens.
Effective October 20, 1994, the United States and Argentina ratified the
Trade Treaty which provided, among other things, for the ownership of Argentine
cable television systems by companies domiciled in the United States. Effective
March 27, 1995 COMFER promulgated regulations relating to the licensure and
approval of companies domiciled in the United States to own and operate
Argentine cable television systems, and a representative of COMFER has indicated
to the Company's management that COMFER no longer will distinguish between
Argentine and U.S. applicants in the licensure process.
Based on advice it has received, management is of the opinion that U.S.
companies will be licensed to own and operate Argentine cable television
systems. To date and to the best knowledge of the management of the Company,
COMFER has formally approved or licensed two U.S. companies; however, the
Company has no assurance that COMFER will approve its licensure. Management is
currently seeking licensure of the Company or its subsidiaries with the
assistance of the Joint Venture Partners and local counsel. A decision by
COMFER to deny
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the licensure of the Company or its affiliated entities to own and operate cable
television systems in Argentina could have a material adverse impact on the
operations and value of the Company.
Argentine Cable Companies
The principal assets of the Company are its interests in the Argentine
Cable Companies through the Joint Venture. A description of each of the
Argentine Cable Companies follows below.
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TOTAL ESTIMATED
NAME OF COMPANY LOCATION OF PURCHASE SUBSCRIBERS
OPERATIONS PRICE* 3/31/96
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Televisora Austral Ushuaia, Tierra $1,500,000 5,900
del Fuego
CableMax Rio Gallegos, $4,900,000 13,100
Santa Cruz
RTC Reconquista, $4,587,000 9,000
Santa Fe
AVC Avellaneda, $1,320,000 Included
Santa Fe with RTC
CVG Rio Gallegos, $1,850,000 Included
Santa Cruz with
CableMax
Teveca and CablePlus San Carlos de $6,480,000 9,900
Bariloche,
Rio Negro
SIR TV Trelew, Rawson & $6,500,000 13,600
Puerto Madryn,
Chubut Province
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* For the purposes of this table, the calculation of total purchase price
includes the total amount of funds paid to the sellers at closing, and the
estimated amount of seller notes or deferred payments which will be owed to
the sellers in the future in connection with the acquisition. The
estimated amount of funds contributed or to be contributed to the acquired
companies on or about the date of closing for the purpose of paying closing
costs was approximately $500,000 in the aggregate.
Televisora Austral. On April 5, 1994, Austral committed to loan to the
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Joint Venture Partners $1.5 million (the "Televisora Austral Loan") to acquire
the outstanding equity of Televisora Austral subject to the Joint Venture
Agreement. Televisora Austral operates the cable television system serving
Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentine Province of Tierra del Fuego. On April 7,
1994, the Joint Venture Partners acquired Televisora Austral for approximately
$1.5 million (which included the assumption of certain liabilities) payable as
follows: $750,000 at closing and $750,000 payable over the succeeding 12 month
period.
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At March 31, 1996, Televisora Austral provided cable television service to
approximately 5,900 subscribers at a base rate of A$P 45.00 per month. Ushuaia
has a population of approximately 30,000 persons residing in approximately
10,000 households.
Televisora Austral, which is the only provider of cable television service
in Ushuaia, competes against TV Nieve S.R.L. ("TV Nieve"), a local Microwave
Multi-Point Distribution System ("MMDS") which provides a service similar to
cable television. See "Competition". Subsequent to the close of fiscal 1996,
Televisora Austral acquired 99.9 percent of the ownership of TV Nieve for
approximately $1.3 million using the proceeds of a loan provided by Austral.
CableMax/CVG. On August 16, 1994, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
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Venture Partners $5.5 million (the "CableMax Loan") to acquire 100.0 percent of
the outstanding equity of CableMax (formerly known as Canal 2 TV Austral S.A.)
subject to the Joint Venture Agreement. On the same day, the Joint Venture
Partners acquired CableMax for $4.9 million, with adjustments for certain
changes in asset and liability balances. CableMax operates a cable television
system serving Rio Gallegos, the capital of the Argentine Province of Santa
Cruz.
In February 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint Venture Partners
$1.9 million (the "CVG Loan") to acquire 100.0 percent of the outstanding equity
of CVG subject to the Joint Venture. Effective March 1, 1995, the Joint Venture
Partners acquired CVG for $1.9 million payable as follows: $450,000 payable in
cash at closing and $1.4 million payable in the succeeding 14 months. CVG
operated a cable television system serving Rio Gallegos which was in direct
competition with CableMax.
Concurrent with the acquisition of CVG, the operations of CVG were
consolidated into CableMax. At March 31, 1996, CableMax and CVG provided cable
television service to approximately 13,100 subscribers at a base rate of A$P
35.00 per month. Rio Gallegos has a population of approximately 65,000 persons
residing in approximately 19,000 households.
At present, CableMax and CVG are the only providers of cable television
service in Rio Gallegos, and no MMDS competitor provider offers service in the
community.
RTC/AVC. On December 9, 1994, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
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Venture Partners $4.8 million (the "RTC Loan") to acquire 100.0 percent of the
outstanding equity of RTC subject to the terms of the Joint Venture. On the
same day, the Joint Venture Partners acquired RTC for $4.6 million payable as
follows: $2.8 million payable in cash at closing and $1.8 million payable over
the succeeding year. RTC operates a cable television system serving Reconquista
in the Argentine Province of Santa Fe.
On or about February 7, 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
Venture Partners $1.3 million (the "AVC Loan") to acquire 100.0 percent of the
outstanding equity of AVC subject to the Joint Venture. On February 7, 1995,
the Joint Venture Partners acquired AVC for $1.3 million payable as follows:
$900,000 payable in cash at closing and approximately $400,000 payable in the
succeeding ten months. AVC operated a cable television system serving
Avellaneda, a city located near Reconquista in the Argentine Province of Santa
Fe.
Concurrent with the acquisition of AVC, the operations of AVC were
consolidated into RTC, and the combined systems are now operated in the two
communities under the name "ARTV". At March 31, 1996, RTC and AVC provided
cable television service to approximately 9,000 subscribers at a base rate of
A$P 24.00 per month. Reconquista and Avellaneda have an aggregate population of
approximately 64,000 persons residing in approximately 17,000 households.
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At present, RTC and AVC provide cable television service in competition
with SIS TV S.R.L. ("SIS TV") and the operator of an Ultra High Frequency
("UHF") system. Subsequent to the close of fiscal 1996, RTC entered into a
contract to acquire 99.9 percent of the ownership of SIS TV for approximately
$1.5 million. The contract to acquire SIS TV is subject to the fulfillment of
numerous conditions, and management anticipates that Austral will loan to RTC
the funds necessary to acquire SIS TV, if the acquisition is consummated.
Teveca/CablePlus. In July 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
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Venture Partners $6.6 million (the "Teveca Loan") to acquire 80.0 percent of the
outstanding equity of Teveca and CablePlus subject to the Joint Venture
Agreement. Teveca operates a cable television system serving San Carlos de
Bariloche in the Argentine Province of Rio Negro.
On July 3, 1995, the Joint Venture Partners acquired the 80.0 percent
interest in Teveca and CablePlus for approximately $6.5 million including the
assumption of certain liabilities. The assets of CablePlus have been contributed
to Teveca, and CablePlus is being liquidated.
At March 31, 1996, Teveca (including CablePlus) provided cable television
service to approximately 9,900 subscribers at a base rate of A$P 35.00 per
month. San Carlos de Bariloche has a population of approximately 78,000 persons
residing in approximately 24,000 households.
Teveca, which is the only provider of cable television service in San
Carlos de Bariloche, competes against a local Ultra High Frequency system
("UHF") which provides a service similar to cable television. Management
believes that the UHF competitor offers poorer service and has fewer subscribers
than Teveca.
SIR TV. In December 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint Venture
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Partners $6.7 million (the "SIR TV Loan") to acquire the outstanding equity of
SIR TV subject to the Joint Venture. SIR TV operates a cable television system
serving the following cities located in Chubut Province: Trelew, Rawson (which
is the Provincial capital), and Puerto Madryn. On December 20, 1995, the Joint
Venture Partners acquired SIR TV for approximately $6.5 million including the
assumption of certain liabilities.
At March 31, 1996, SIR TV provided cable television service to
approximately 13,600 subscribers at a base rate of A$P 30.00 per month. Trelew,
Rawson and Puerto Madryn have an aggregate population of approximately 165,000
persons residing in approximately 46,000 households.
The cable television markets in Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn are highly
competitive, and SIR TV has multiple cable television competitors in each
market. See "Competition". Subsequent to the close of fiscal 1996, Transcable
S.A., a new Sociedad Anonima organized by the Company to consolidate the Trelew,
Rawson and Puerto Madryn markets, acquired all of the assets of Canal 4 Rawson
("Canal 4 Rawson") for approximately $500,000 using the proceeds of a loan
provided by Austral. Canal 4 Rawson provides cable television service in
competition to SIR TV in Rawson.
CASA and the Argentine Joint Venture Companies
To facilitate the Company's participation in the Joint Venture, the Company
organized CASA. To facilitate the activities of the Joint Venture in Argentina,
the Company and the Joint Venture Partners formed Cabledifusion and SMR. CASA
was utilized to facilitate the Company acquiring a direct ownership interest in
certain of the Argentine Cable Companies. Additionally, it conducts other
business development activities.
Cabledifusion was formed for the purpose of providing management services
to the Argentine Cable Companies. Cabledifusion is presently under contract to
manage the Argentine Cable Companies. Additionally, it conducts other business
development activities.
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SMR, which was originally organized to pursue licenses to own and operate
businesses deploying Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio and/or related
technologies in Argentina, was utilized to facilitate Austral's acquisition of a
direct ownership interest in certain of the Argentine Cable Companies.
Competition
Cable television systems, such as the systems operated by the Argentine
Cable Companies, are subject to competition from several alternative means of
signal transmission including but not limited to Microwave Multi-Point
Distribution Systems ("MMDS"), ultra high frequency systems ("UHF"), Microwave
Master Antenna Television Systems ("MATV"), Satellite Master Antenna Television
Systems ("SMATV"), Direct Broadcast Satellite ("DBS"), and Home Satellite
Television Systems ("HSTV"). Additionally, cable television systems are also
subject to competition from other cable television competitors, the telephone
companies and videocassettes.
In MMDS, satellite transmissions of television signals are received via
antenna at a central "head end" facility. The signal is transmitted via
microwave on a "line of sight" basis to an antenna situated on or near the
subscriber's home. The microwave signal is converted into a lower frequency and
transmitted via coaxial cable to the converter installed on the subscriber's
television. The signal is de-scrambled by the converter and transmitted to the
television. In Argentina, MMDS commonly competes with cable television. The
advantages of MMDS compared to cable television include the ability to transmit
programming on a line-of-sight basis to a large market area without the
necessity of building a cable infrastructure. The disadvantages of MMDS
compared to cable television include but are not limited to the cost of
equipment, potential reception problems caused by changing weather conditions,
and the need to maintain a "line of sight" between the subscriber and the "head
end" or "beam bender".
UHF systems operate in a manner similar to MMDS but at different
frequencies. As with MMDS, UHF commonly competes with cable television in
Argentina. The same advantages and disadvantages of MMDS apply to UHF.
In MATV, satellite transmissions of television signals are received via
antenna at a central "head end" facility. The signal is transmitted via
microwave or coaxial cable to a master antenna at the subscribers home
(typically, MATV is used to provide service to apartment complexes, condominium
complexes or townhouse clusters). The master antenna serves all the homes in
the complex or cluster. At the master antenna, the signal is converted into a
lower frequency and transmitted via coaxial cable to the subscriber's residence.
In Argentina, MATV is used in certain circumstances; however, it is not
generally considered to be a major competitor to cable television. In certain
circumstances, MATV operations obtain signal from cable television operators.
SMATV is similar to MATV. The major difference is that the television
signal is transmitted to the "master antenna" by satellite rather than by
microwave or coaxial cable. In Argentina, SMATV is used in certain
circumstances; however, it is not generally considered to be a major competitor
to cable television. In certain circumstances, SMATV operations obtain signal
from cable television operators.
In DBS, the television signal is transmitted via satellite to an antenna
installed at the subscribers residence or office. The signal is transmitted via
coaxial cable to a down converter which changes the frequency of the signal and
then via coaxial cable to a converter installed on the subscriber's television.
The signal is descrambled by the converter and transmitted to the television.
DBS will reportedly be made available throughout Latin America by at least three
competitive providers beginning in 1996. The advantages of DBS include the
quality of signal and quantity of channel offerings. Management of the Company
believes that disadvantages of DBS, especially with regard to Argentina, are:
the high subscriber equipment costs; the lack of local programming offered (e.g.
local news, weather and sports) which has been historically produced and
delivered by cable television operators; the relatively high penetration of
cable into Argentine households (approximately 45.0 percent); and the relatively
low penetration of telephones into households which will likely inhibit impulse
purchases of "pay per view" programming.
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HSTV is transmitted in a manner similar to that of DBS. HSTV is not a
major competitor due to the cost of the necessary equipment, the necessity to
subscribe to many scrambled channels distributed via satellite, and the
complexity and unreliability of the equipment.
In Argentina, competition among multiple cable television operators in a
given market is not uncommon. Competing against a well-established cable
television operator is sometimes economically difficult and can reduce market
share and pricing flexibility.
In the United States, regional telephone companies have announced plans to
begin offering cable television service through fiber optic trunk lines and
coaxial or copper drops or distribution networks. Such services have not yet
been offered in Argentina; however, it has been reported that affiliates of the
two Argentine telephone companies have acquired a minority interest in major
Argentine cable television operators. At present, Argentine telephone companies
are prohibited from supplying video programming to subscribers. However, active
discussions are reportedly occurring in the executive and legislative branches
of the Argentine government with regards to a possible deregulation of the
telecommunications industry, including deregulation of providers of voice, data
and video services. Management of the Company believes that the Argentine
telecommunications industry may be deregulated during the period from 1998 to
2000, and that such deregulation could lead to direct competition among
telephone companies and cable television companies with regard to the supply of
voice, data and video signals. Such competition, if it materializes, could
adversely affect the business of the Company, but may also create new
opportunities.
Videocassettes obtained through purchase or rental are an entertainment
alternative to cable television. While users must incur the cost of acquiring a
videocassette player, the price of such players has declined significantly in
recent years. Management of the Company believes that videocassettes are not
significant competitive threats to cable television. To the contrary,
management of the Company believes that high videocassette player penetration in
certain markets is indicative of a potentially strong cable television market.
Financial Reporting - Comparability
Prior to March 31, 1995, the Company reported its holdings in the Latin
American Operations as "Notes Receivable," and did not consolidate the financial
results of those operations because the requirements for consolidation, as set
forth in FASB No. 94, had not been met. The Company began preparing its
balance sheet on a consolidated basis to include the Latin American Operations
in its annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995,
and consolidated the statement of income for these operations in the periods
beginning April 1, 1995. This resulted in the elimination of the line item for
Notes Receivable and significantly different balance sheet presentation for the
Company's Latin American Operations beginning with the Form 10-KSB for the year
ended March 31, 1995, and on subsequent periodic reports. Beginning April 1,
1995, the Company began reporting revenue and expenses of the Latin American
Operations, which are earned and paid in Argentine pesos, in U.S. dollars for
purposes of financial presentation. The Company will continue to report its
Latin American Operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles ("GAAP"), but has acquired, and expects to continue to acquire,
communications properties whose records have not been maintained according to
those standards or according to accounting standards typically seen at
equivalent systems in the United States. This lack of comparability complicates
management's evaluations of potential acquisitions as well as forecasts prepared
for internal purposes for systems that have been acquired. It also requires
that management engage in the labor intensive process of converting financial
results to make comparisons of post-acquisition performance with pre-acquisition
performance. In addition, if a material acquisition is contemplated for a
property with inadequate financial records, the Company may be required to
forego the acquisition in order to maintain compliance with SEC reporting
requirements. However, it is not contemplated that the implementation of GAAP
will have a material adverse effect on the operations of systems that have been
or may be acquired.
Nature of International Business
The Company operates in Latin America and its performance is largely tied
to factors over which it has no control including but not limited to the
economic environment for foreign investment, exchange rates (including
devaluation), inflation and general economic and regulatory conditions.
Accordingly, there is a significant degree of risk that a holder of securities
issued by the Company will lose all or a substantial portion of his investment
if foreign investors are discriminated against or economic conditions
significantly worsen in the foreign markets.
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Enforceability of Legal Structure
In Argentina, joint ventures are not recognized as distinct legal entities,
and accordingly, the Joint Venture was organized in accordance with the laws of
the United States. In the event that the Company had a dispute with the Joint
Venture Partners, a possibility exists that the Company would be required to
seek legal remedies in U.S. courts. The principal assets pertaining to the
Joint Venture are located in Argentina, and the Company would be required to
seek enforcement of judgments awarded in the United States through the Argentine
legal system. Such process would likely be expensive and time consuming, and no
assurance can be given that the Company would be able to enforce such judgments
in an economical or timely manner, if at all. However, this risk should
diminish as a result of the Company's acquisition of direct ownership interests
in the Argentine Joint Venture Companies and their acquisition of direct
ownership interests in the Argentine Cable Companies pursuant to the planned
reorganization. See "Latin American Cable Operations" above.
Reliance on Key Management Personnel
The operations and financial performance of the Company are highly
dependent upon the continued involvement of Jack R. Crosby, the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Jack S. Gray, Jr., the President and
Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Joint Venture Partners. The
Company does not have employment agreements with Messrs. Gray or Crosby,
however, there are certain continuing obligations imposed upon the Joint Venture
Partners by virtue of the Joint Venture Agreement. The death, departure or
incapacity of any of those persons could have a material, adverse impact on the
operations and financial performance of the Company, and there is no assurance
that the Company could replace any or all of those executive officers or
partners with persons having comparable management and operating skills. In
addition, while Jack R. Crosby has extensive experience in the cable industry,
none of the executive officers of the Company has extensive business experience
in Argentina or Latin America, except that which has been acquired over the last
two fiscal years. It was primarily for this reason that the Company entered
into the Joint Venture with the Joint Venture Partners. If that relationship
were terminated, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to
find qualified local Joint Venture partners to monitor the operations.
Preferred Stock Dividends, Liquidation Preferences and Conversion Features
There are currently 693,864 shares of Series 10% 1990 Convertible Preferred
Stock ("1990 Preferred Stock") outstanding. The 1990 Preferred Stock calls for
the payment of annual dividends of $.50 per share, payable on a quarterly basis.
In addition, in the event of liquidation, the holders of 1990 Preferred Stock
are entitled to receive $5.00 plus accrued and unpaid dividends before the
holders of Common Stock and Series 1995 Preferred Stock (defined below) are
entitled to receive any of the liquidation proceeds. Each share of 1990
Preferred Stock is currently convertible into approximately 1.25 shares of
Common Stock.
The 148,500 outstanding shares of Series 1995 8% Convertible Preferred
Stock ("Series 1995 Preferred Stock") carry annual dividends of $8.00 per share
payable on a quarterly basis, except that holders who have so elected may have
such dividends paid in shares of Common Stock. In the event of liquidation, the
holders of Series 1995 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive $100.00 plus
accrued and unpaid dividends before the holders of Common Stock are entitled to
receive any of the liquidation proceeds. Each share of Series 1995 Preferred
Stock is convertible into 32 shares of Common Stock, subject to certain
adjustments. In addition, the Company may incur significant levels of financial
debt, trade debt and other obligations that will have priority over all classes
of the Company's stock. Because of such priorities, in the event of the
Company's insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution or other winding
up, creditors and holders of the 1990 Preferred Stock must be satisfied in full
before any distributions will be made with respect to the Series 1995 Preferred
Stock, and holders of both the 1990 Preferred Stock and the Series 1995
Preferred Stock must be satisfied in full before any distributions will be made
with respect to the Common Stock. Consequently, in light of the fact that the
1990 Preferred Stock is entitled to receive preferential dividends and,
effectively, the option of receiving preferential treatment on liquidation or
converting into Common Stock if it appears that the Common Stock will recover
more than the 1990 Preferred Stock in the event of liquidation, there is a risk
that the 1990 Preferred Stock would recover disproportionately
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higher returns than the Common Stock and the Series 1995 Preferred Shares,
particularly if the proceeds of a liquidation were not significantly greater
than the aggregate liquidation preference for the 1990 Preferred Stock. The same
is true with respect to the Series 1995 Preferred Stock liquidation preference
over Common Stock, particularly if the proceeds of a liquidation were not
significantly greater than the aggregate liquidation preference for the 1990
Preferred Stock and Series 1995 Preferred Stock.
Reliance on Suppliers
The Company is dependent in several respects on the Joint Venture's
suppliers for television content, equipment and parts. While the Company
believes that the Joint Venture has good relationships with all of its major
suppliers, there can be no assurance that the Joint Venture will be able to
maintain these relationships.
Securities Market Factors
There have been periods of volatility in the market for the Company's
securities, which in many cases were unrelated to the operating performance of
or announcements concerning the Company. During such periods, the market prices
of the Company's securities have fluctuated substantially (within the twelve
months ending April 30, 1996, the market price of the Common Stock has ranged
from $4.375 to $2.25). General market price declines or market volatility in
the future could adversely affect the price of the Securities. The lack of a
significant public float may also limit the ability of stockholders to liquidate
their investment in a timely fashion. At March 31, 1996, the aggregate number
of shares of Common Stock and the market value of Common Stock held by non-
affiliates was 9,204,903 shares and $34,518,386, respectively. There can be no
assurance that the Common Stock, as well as the 1990 Preferred Stock, will not
continue to be subject to periods of extreme volatility. The Series 1995
Preferred Stock is not listed on any exchange or quoted on any automated
quotation system. In addition, it is held by a relatively small number of
shareholders. Accordingly, it is not likely that any significant trading market
will develop for the Series 1995 Preferred Stock.
Shares of Common Stock Eligible for Sale
The Company has in the past registered for offer and sale under the
Securities Act certain of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and
certain of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise or conversion,
as applicable, of outstanding options, warrants and convertible securities held
by the Company's shareholders, including certain officers, directors, employees
and "affiliates" of the Company (as such term is defined pursuant to the
Exchange Act). The sale of such shares would have been subject to substantial
limitations in the absence of such registration. A substantial number of such
shares may still be held by the registered holders thereof and available for
resale under currently effective registration statements. In addition, certain
shareholders of the Company hold the right (subject to certain conditions) to
require that the Company register for offer and sale issued and outstanding
shares of Common Stock. Sales of substantial amounts of such shares, and sales
of shares pursuant to this registration, could adversely affect the market value
of the Common Stock, the 1990 Preferred Stock and the Series 1995 Preferred
Stock.
Foreign Governmental Actions
Governmental entities with jurisdiction over the cable systems acquired may
impose regulations relating to the ownership, pricing and availability of cable
services which would significantly impact the Latin American cable television
industry. Because the governments of most Latin American countries are not
considered to be as stable as the government of the United States, any
investment in those countries necessarily involves greater risk than similar
investments in the United States or other, more politically and economically
stable countries. While the Company considers that such risks may create many
opportunities, there can be no assurance in this regard.
Limitations on Remedies and Indemnification
The Company's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provide that a
director shall not be personally liable to the Company or its shareholders for
any monetary damages for any act or omission in his capacity as a director,
except to the extent otherwise expressly provided by the laws of the State of
Texas. In
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addition, the Company's Bylaws provide that officers and directors are liable to
the Company only for acts or omissions that constitute actual fraud, or willful
or intentional misconduct. Therefore, the Company may be unable to recover
damages for certain alleged errors or omissions by officers and directors. The
Bylaws also provide that the Company will indemnify its officers and directors,
in their capacities as such, for liabilities incurred in connection with their
good faith acts if they reasonably believe their conduct is in the Company's
best interests. In instances in which officers and directors are not acting in
their official capacities, the Bylaws provide for indemnification if such
persons reasonably believe their conduct is not opposed to the Company's best
interests. The Bylaws provide for indemnification in criminal proceedings if
officers and directors have no reasonable cause to believe their conduct is
unlawful.
Dilution
There were 12,495,091 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 31,
1996. Warrants for the purchase of 892,550 shares of Common Stock and options
for the purchase of 358,334 of such shares are currently exercisable and in-the-
money. If all exercisable, in-the-money warrants and options were exercised and
all 1990 Preferred Stock and Series 1995 Preferred Stock were converted, the
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding would increase to 19,367,479. If
all warrants and options were exercised, the 1990 Preferred Stock and the Series
1995 Preferred Stock were converted, the number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding would increase to 20,958,180. The issuance of the Conversion Shares
resulted in dilution of the potential Common Stock ownership of then-existing
shareholders; however, it increased the Company's percentage ownership of the
Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint Venture Companies. In addition,
the book value of the Common Stock, after giving effect to the liquidation
preference of the 1990 Preferred Stock and the Series 1995 Preferred Stock, is
substantially below the current trading price of the Common Stock.
Absence of Dividends on Common Stock
The Company has not historically declared or paid dividends on its Common
Stock and has no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. In addition, the
Company's Articles of Incorporation preclude the declaration or payment of
dividends on the Common Stock unless 1990 Preferred Stock dividends and Series
1995 Preferred Stock dividends have been declared and paid in full or declared
and a sum sufficient to pay such declared dividends set aside.
Argentine Economy
Events which occurred in Mexico during fiscal year 1996 had an unsettling
effect on Latin American financial markets, including Argentina's, which in turn
had an unsettling effect on domestic businesses in those countries. The
liquidity of Argentine banks deteriorated as a result of the withdrawal of
significant deposits; many holders of Argentine pesos converted them into U.S.
dollars and withdrew them from the Argentine banking system; Argentine foreign
reserves declined; and the Argentine central bank significantly increased
interest rates in an effort to support the Argentine peso and discourage the
outflow of funds from the country. The events in Mexico coupled with the
domestic response in Argentina resulted in the Argentine economy, as measured by
real Gross Domestic Product, contracting by an estimated 3.9 percent in calendar
year 1995. During that same period, unemployment rose to a historic high of
approximately 20 percent.
The Argentine government responded to the economic problems triggered by
events in Mexico by increasing the value added tax to 21.0 percent from 18.0
percent, reducing government spending, and exerting pressure on provincial
governments to increase fiscal responsibility. As a result of these actions and
the subsequent restoration of confidence, as of the end of 1995: the Argentine
banking system had reportedly recouped most of the deposit withdrawals (although
deposits are now concentrated in a significantly smaller number of banks);
Argentine foreign reserves recovered; and the unemployment rate was recently
reported to have declined to approximately 16.0 percent.
It is possible that the Argentine government will be unable to maintain
control over inflation and sustain the current peso to U.S. dollar conversion
ratio. Economic contraction and sustained high unemployment could diminish the
ability of subscribers to pay for service, resulting in an increase in bad debts
and reductions in the
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number of subscribers. In addition, a prolonged or severe deterioration of the
economy may result in a devaluation of the peso and a return to the
hyperinflation experienced in Argentina prior to 1992. While the Argentine Cable
Companies would attempt to increase their subscription rates to offset increases
in operating costs, there is no assurance they would be able to do so.
Accordingly, operating costs could rise faster than associated revenue,
resulting in a material negative impact on reported earnings. Any cash and
current receivables maintained in Argentine pesos could decline in value before
such amounts are converted to hard assets or U.S. dollars. In addition, the
government could impose price freezes, prohibit the transfer of funds outside
the country and adopt other measures which alone, or together with those
previously mentioned could have a material adverse impact on the Company.
While management will monitor the exchange rates and take appropriate
measures in response to perceived risks, the Company has no plan to implement a
policy of hedge transactions to reduce the Company's exposure to foreign
currency exchange rate risks. Accordingly, the Company could experience losses
and a negative impact on earnings with respect to its holdings solely as a
result of devaluation against the dollar.
Argentina and the other Latin American countries targeted by the Company
for cable system acquisition do not restrict the removal or conversion of local
or foreign currency. However, there can be no assurance that such policies will
not be adopted in the future in reaction to a sustained deterioration of their
financial markets.
Local Ordinance
Through the Joint Venture, the Company owns a 96.0 percent economic
interest in Televisora Austral S.A. ("Televisora"), an Argentine Sociedad
Anonima that owns and operates the cable television system in Ushuaia, Tierra
del Fuego Province, Argentina. The Secretary General of the Government of
Tierra del Fuego issued an ordinance (the "Ordinance") for the purpose of
regulating the operation of businesses, including but not limited to cable
television companies, using radio frequencies in the Province of Tierra del
Fuego. Among other things, the Ordinance prohibits the granting of cable
television licenses to persons who have not been legal residents of the Province
of Tierra del Fuego for two or more years.
The Ordinance was promulgated by the Province of Tierra del Fuego. The
Company's management has been advised that the Argentine federal government has
exclusive jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the use of radio
frequencies, and the Ordinance is in direct contravention to the Treaty, the
Argentine Constitution and Argentine federal laws which supersede Provincial
laws and ordinances. The Company's management has also been advised that at
least one other Argentine Province has previously passed laws and/or ordinances
seeking to extend Provincial jurisdiction over radio frequency regulation;
however, Argentine courts struck down such laws and ordinances. The Company's
management believes the Ordinance ultimately will be repealed or determined to
be invalid, and federal regulation will prevail. Successful enforcement of the
Ordinance by the Province of Tierra del Fuego would likely have a material
adverse economic impact on the Company's economic interests in Tierra del Fuego.
Business Strategy
The Company is seeking to maximize shareholder value by acquiring direct
and indirect interests in Latin American cable television and communications
properties, and enhancing the value of those properties through capital
improvements, technological enhancements and the implementation of improved
operating procedures. The Company is combining the experience of its management
with the Joint Venture Partners who have extensive cable television and
communications experience in Latin America.
The Company is presently contemplating the acquisition of other cable
television and communications properties in Latin America. Management believes
that the cable television and communications industries have not matured or
consolidated in Latin America to the same extent that they have matured and
consolidated in the United States. Management also believes that the value of
the properties acquired will increase as the Latin American markets mature and
consolidate.
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The operating characteristics of Latin American cable television and
communications businesses are significantly different than those of Tescorp
Seismic and Metserco Holdings which the Company previously operated.
Additionally, the associated business, political and economic risks are
significantly different. Accordingly, investors should consider that the
historical performance of the Company, particularly for years ending prior to
the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, is not indicative of its future prospects
and is not necessarily indicative of its future performance.
Employees
In March 1996, the Company's U.S. operations had four full-time employees,
and it contracted with an affiliate of Jack R. Crosby, the Chairman of the
Board, for services provided on a part-time basis by five other persons. The
Company considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory. None of
the Company's U.S. employees are represented by a labor union. The Company has
not experienced any work stoppages or strikes as a result of labor disputes.
As of March 31, 1996, the Argentine Cable Companies employed 151 persons
and the Argentine Joint Venture Companies employ seven persons. The employees
of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies are not represented by a union.
Certain employees of the Argentine Cable Companies are members of the Sindicato
Argentino de Television ("SAT"), which is a union representing employees of the
cable television industry. A summary of the number of employees and their
status with SAT at March 31, 1996, follows below:
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NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
NAME OF COMPANY EMPLOYEES SAT MEMBERS
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<S> <C> <C>
Televisora Austral 18 7
CableMax and CVG 31 27
RTC 21 19
AVC 6 6
Teveca and CablePlus 32 29
SIR TV 43 24
</TABLE>
SAT: Sindicato Argentino de Television (Argentine Television Union).
The Asociacion Argentine de Television Por Cable ("ATVC") is the Argentine
cable television trade association. Certain members of ATVC and SAT entered
into the Convencion Colectiva de Trabajo Nacional Para Ciruitos Cerrados No.
223/75 (the "Convencion") which prescribes work rules for employees of cable
television companies. The Argentine Cable Companies are required by law to
adhere to the Convencion whether or not their employees are members of SAT.
Management believes that the Argentine Cable Companies have fully complied with
the terms of the Convencion and that the relationship between the Argentine
Cable Companies, their employees and SAT are satisfactory.
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Employees have the option of becoming members of SAT, and membership gives
employees access to certain SAT sponsored programs pertaining to insurance,
travel and other services outside of the scope of employment. Even if an
employee is not a member of SAT, Argentine law provides for SAT to represent
that cable employee with regard to disputes pertaining to the Convencion. Given
this arrangement, membership in SAT is not necessarily indicative of employee
unrest.
Proprietary Information
The Company currently owns no material patents.
Research and Product Development
The Company's research efforts are limited to the markets for cable
television services and accordingly are charged to operations as incurred.
Governmental Regulation
The Company and its properties are subject to certain federal, state and
local regulatory requirements relating to environmental, waste management,
health, safety and other matters. A risk of costs and liabilities related to
these matters exists and is inherent in most businesses and properties.
Management believes that the Company's properties are maintained in general
compliance with applicable environmental, waste management, health and safety
laws and regulations, the violation of which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company. In the event of violation, these requirements provide for
civil and criminal fines, injunctions and other sanctions, and in certain
instances, allow third parties to sue to enforce compliance. In addition, new
or modified requirements could be adopted which may adversely affect the
Company. The Company does not anticipate any material adverse effects in the
foreseeable future as a result of its compliance with federal, state and local
regulatory requirements relating to environmental, waste management, health,
safety and other matters.
In the past, the Company generated and temporarily handled limited amounts
of materials that were considered hazardous waste under applicable law. The
Company contracted for the off-site disposal of these materials.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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The Company leases its corporate offices located in Austin, Texas at a cost
of approximately $4,300 per month, and the lease expires on May 14, 2000.
Metserco owns a vacant sales/manufacturing facility located in Odessa, Texas.
The property owned by Metserco, which is not utilized by the Company in any of
its on-going operations, has been pledged to secure the payment of dividends
which have accrued on the Company's 1990 Preferred Stock. The Company believes
that the conditions precedent to a release of the pledge have been met and is
negotiating with the bank to obtain the release. See Note __ of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Each of the facilities leased by the Company is in good condition and
adequately maintained. The facility owned by Metserco is presently vacant, and
will likely require improvements prior to lease or occupancy. The following
table describes the properties leased and owned by the Company as of March 31,
1996.
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MONTHLY
LEASED/ PROPERTY PROPERTY RENT LEASE
LESSEE/OWNER OWNED LOCATION USAGE EXPENSE EXPIRATION DATE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Tescorp, Inc. Leased Austin, Texas Corporate Office $4,300 5/14/00
Metserco Corporation Owned Odessa, Texas Vacant N/A N/A
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The Argentine Cable Companies and the Argentine Joint Venture Companies
lease and/or own certain properties. Management believes that all of the
properties are in good condition and adequately maintained. The following table
describes the properties leased and owned by the Argentine Cable Companies and
the Argentine Joint Venture Companies as of March 31, 1996.
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MONTHLY RENT
LESSEE/OWNER LEASED/ OWNED PROPERTY LOCATION PROPERTY USAGE EXPENSE LEASE EXPIRATION
DATE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Televisora Austral Leased Ushuaia Customer Service, Dish $3,000 03/31/97
Site, Headend
Televisora Austral Leased Ushuaia Manager's House $1,500 05/23/96
Televisora Austral Leased Ushuaia Poles $1,660 10/31/06
Televisora Austral Leased Ushuaia Headend None* 05/30/99
Dish Site
CableMax Leased Rio Gallegos Customer Service $1,200 11/14/95
CableMax Leased Rio Gallegos Headend, Warehouse $2,500 08/18/97
CableMax Owned Rio Gallegos Dish Site N/A N/A
CableMax Leased Rio Gallegos Poles $6,305 4/3/99
CVG Leased Rio Gallegos Dish Site $ 350 07/04/96
CVG Leased Rio Gallegos Poles $3,170 07/31/96
RTC Leased Reconquista Customer Service $3,000 05/31/98
Headend, Warehouse,
Dish Site
RTC Leased Reconquista Poles $1,566 No Contract Signed
AVC Leased Avellaneda Customer Service, $ 450 No Contract Signed
Headend, Warehouse,
Dish Site
AVC Lease Avellaneda Poles No charge. No Contract Signed.
Compensated with
advertising
(approx. $300/month)
Cabledifusion Leased Buenos Aires Management Office $4,000 02/08/98
Cabledifusion Leased Buenos Aires Officer's Apartment $ 780 04/11/97
CASA None N/A N/A N/A N/A
Teveca Leased San Carlos de Unoccupied $1,050 5/31/96
Bariloche (not renewed)
Teveca Owned San Carlos de Customer Service, N/A N/A
Bariloche Headend, Warehouse
Teveca Owned San Carlos de 4 parcels - unused N/A N/A
Bariloche
Teveca Leased San Carlos de Customer Service, $2,200 9/30/98
Bariloche Administrative
Teveca Leased San Carlos de Warehouse $ 350 7/31/96
Bariloche
Teveca Leased San Carlos de Poles $5,920 8/23/05
Bariloche
SIR TV Owned Trelew Customer Service, N/A N/A
Headend, Administrative
SIR TV Leased Rawson Headend $ 550 4/30/97
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MONTHLY RENT
LESSEE/OWNER LEASED/ OWNED PROPERTY LOCATION PROPERTY USAGE EXPENSE LEASE EXPIRATION
DATE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SIR TV Leased Lower Maria Dish Site $ 800 No Contract Signed
SIR TV Owned Puerto Madryn Customer Service, N/A N/A
Headend
SIR TV Leased Puerto Madryn Customer Service, $1,000 8/31/96
Headend
SIR TV Leased Trelew, Puerto Poles $2,367 8/31/96
Madryn & Rawson
SMR None N/A N/A N/A N/A
</TABLE>
* This property is leased from the Argentine military. In exchange for the
long-term lease of the property, Televisora Austral S.A. provides military
personnel in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province with cable television
service at a monthly rate of 65.0 percent of the market rate charged to
non-military subscribers. This arrangement results in a reduction of
revenue of less than $5,000 per month.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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The Company is not aware of any formal legal proceedings pending against it
other than routine litigation arising out of employee disputes in Argentina and
one claim by the Company against the seller of CableMax, none of which would
have a material adverse affect on the Company if adverse judgments were
rendered. From time to time, the Company will be involved in routine litigation
incident to its business. Given that litigation is becoming increasingly common
in any business endeavor, the Company reasonably anticipates that it will
continue to be involved in litigation in the future. The Company has no ability
to predict the consequences, if any, of any legal proceedings which may arise in
the future.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
- -------------------------------------------------------------
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company,
through solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the fourth quarter of the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1996.
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PART II
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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The Company's Common Stock and Series 1990 Convertible Preferred Stock are
traded in the over-the-counter market and quoted by the National Association of
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ") under the symbols TESC
and TESCP, respectively. Such trading began on July 12, 1990, coincident with
the issuance of securities in connection with the acquisition of the ACC Assets.
The Series 1990 Convertible Preferred Stock was not outstanding prior to that
time, and no public market existed for the Common Stock prior to the acquisition
of the ACC Assets. The high and low bid prices as reported by NASDAQ each
quarter for the past two fiscal years ended March 31 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
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1996 1995
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High Low High Low
------ ----- ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common Stock
First quarter 4.00 1.875 2.13 1.13
Second quarter 3.5625 2.750 3.13 1.69
Third quarter 3.875 2.75 3.25 2.50
Fourth quarter 4.375 2.50 2.88 1.88
Preferred Stock
First quarter 5.50 4.375 4.50 4.25
Second quarter 5.25 4.50 5.13 4.50
Third quarter 5.50 4.50 5.13 4.50
Fourth quarter 6.00 4.875 5.25 4.38
</TABLE>
These quotations may reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up,
mark-down or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
The Series 1995 Preferred Stock does not trade on any exchange or in the over-
the-counter market.
At June 19, 1996, the (i) 12,790,737 shares of Common Stock outstanding
were held by 341 shareholders of record, and (ii) 693,864 shares of Series 1990
Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding were held by 258 shareholders of record.
No dividends have been declared on the Company's Common Stock during the past
two fiscal years and the Company has no plans to pay dividends on its Common
Stock in the foreseeable future. The Articles of Incorporation restrict the
Company's ability to declare or pay dividends on the Common Stock unless full
cumulative dividends on the Preferred Stock have been paid or declared and a sum
sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for such payment.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
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OF OPERATIONS
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Results of Operations for the Year Ended March 31, 1996
as Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 1995
General During fiscal 1996, the operations of the Argentine Cable
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Companies and the Argentine Joint Venture Companies (collectively referred to as
the "Latin American Operations"), were consolidated in the Company's
consolidated statement of operations. The Company had disposed of its oil and
gas field service company operating units in fiscal 1994, and accordingly, for
the fiscal years ended March 31, 1995, the Company recorded no net sales. The
Company began consolidating the earnings from its Latin America operations
beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 1996. Therefore, period-to-period
comparability for fiscal 1996 compared to fiscal 1995 is distorted. See Note 2
to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenues For fiscal 1996, the Company reported revenues of $16.0 million
--------
as a result of the Latin American Operations being consolidated into its results
of operations beginning April 1, 1995. During fiscal 1996, the Company's average
subscriber revenues were increased through the introduction of tiered
programming. During the same period of the prior year, the Company's interests
in the Latin American Operations were accounted for at cost; therefore, those
results were not consolidated for financial accounting purposes.
Operating Costs For fiscal 1996, the Company incurred $9.0 million of
---------------
operating costs in connection with the operation of the Latin American
Operations. During fiscal 1996, the Company's cable television operations
serving eight cities were consolidated into five operational clusters to achieve
enhanced operating efficiencies. No operating costs were incurred in the same
period of the prior year because the Company's interests in the Latin American
Operations were accounted for at cost; therefore, those results were not
consolidated for financial accounting purposes.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. In fiscal 1996, selling,
---------------------------------------------
general and administrative ("SGA") expenses increased to $5.5 million from $1.5
million. The primary reason for the increase was the inclusion of SGA expenses
which pertained to the Latin American Operations, those costs were not
included in the results of the same period of the prior year because the
Company's interest in the Latin American Operations were accounted for at cost
for that period. SGA expenses at the Company's corporate headquarters increased
from $1.1 million to $1.4 million. This increase resulted primarily from
increases in costs relating to salaries of additional personnel, travel and
entertainment expenses and shareholder relations.
Depreciation and amortization. In fiscal 1996, depreciation and
------------------------------
amortization expenses increased to $3.0 million from approximately $12,000
primarily due to amortization of the franchise costs and the depreciation
associated with the Company's Latin American Operations.
Other Income (Expense) In fiscal 1996, other income declined 93.8 percent
----------------------
to $69,286 as a result in the decrease in interest income and increases in
interest expense. Interest income declined 67.8 percent to $322,135 as a result
of the declines in the rates earned on interest-bearing assets and the amount of
interest bearing assets held. Interest expense increased to $355,879 from
$2,775 primarily as a result of the increase in the amount of interest bearing
liabilities, resulting from the consolidation of the Latin American Operations.
Income Taxes. In fiscal 1996 and 1995, the Company recorded income tax
------------
expense of $117,602 and $177,000 (reflected in discontinued operations),
respectively. Although the Company recognized a net loss in fiscal 1996, it has
income tax expense due to losses of foreign subsidiaries that are not subject to
tax.
Discontinued Operations. In fiscal 1995 the Company recognized net income
-----------------------
from discontinued operations in the amount of $584,692.
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In fiscal 1995, revenues from discontinued operations, which totaled
$690,880, consisted primarily of proceeds from the lease of certain geophysical
equipment which was excluded from the assets conveyed to I/O in connection with
the sale of substantially all of the assets of Tescorp Seismic. The operating
profit from discontinued operations, which totaled $677,855, consisted of
$747,264 of operating profit relating to the discontinued operations of Tescorp
Seismic (operating profit exceeded revenues from this business segment primarily
due to the recovery of $156,237 of bad debt) and $69,409 of operating loss
relating to the discontinued operations of Metserco. The $584,692 of income
from discontinued operations was net of $177,000 of income tax expense.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Events which occurred in Mexico during fiscal year 1996 had an unsettling
effect on Latin American financial markets, including Argentina's, which in turn
had an unsettling effect on domestic businesses in those countries. The
liquidity of Argentine banks deteriorated as a result of the withdrawal of
significant deposits; many holders of Argentine pesos converted them into U.S.
dollars and withdrew them from the Argentine banking system; Argentine foreign
reserves declined; and the Argentine central bank significantly increased
interest rates in an effort to support the Argentine peso and discourage the
outflow of funds from the country. The events in Mexico coupled with the
domestic response in Argentina resulted in the Argentine economy, as measured by
real Gross Domestic Product, contracting by an estimated 3.9 percent in calendar
year 1995. During that same period, unemployment rose to a historic high of
approximately 20 percent.
The Argentine government responded to the economic problems triggered by
events in Mexico by increasing the value added tax to 21.0 percent from 18.0
percent, reducing government spending, and exerting pressure on provincial
governments to increase fiscal responsibility. As a result of these actions and
the subsequent restoration of confidence, as of the end of 1995: the Argentine
banking system had reportedly recouped most of the deposit withdrawals (although
deposits are now concentrated in a significantly smaller number of banks);
Argentine foreign reserves recovered; and the unemployment rate was recently
reported to have declined to approximately 16.0 percent.
It is possible that the Argentine government will be unable to maintain
control over inflation and sustain the current peso to U.S. dollar conversion
ratio. Economic contraction and sustained high unemployment could diminish the
ability of subscribers to pay for service, resulting in an increase in bad debts
and reductions in the number of subscribers. In addition, a prolonged or severe
deterioration of the economy may result in a devaluation of the peso and a
return to the hyperinflation experienced in Argentina prior to 1992. While the
Argentine Cable Companies would attempt to increase their subscription rates to
offset increases in operating costs, there is no assurance they would be able to
do so. Accordingly, operating costs could rise faster than associated revenue,
resulting in a material negative impact on reported earnings. Any cash and
current receivables maintained in Argentine pesos could decline in value before
such amounts are converted to hard assets or U.S. dollars. In addition, the
government could impose price freezes, prohibit the transfer of funds outside
the country and adopt other measures which alone, or together with those
previously mentioned could have a material adverse impact on the Company.
While management will monitor the exchange rates and take appropriate
measures in response to perceived risks, the Company has no plan to implement a
policy of hedge transactions to reduce the Company's exposure to foreign
currency exchange rate risks. Accordingly, the Company could experience losses
and a negative impact on earnings with respect to its holdings solely as a
result of devaluation against the dollar.
Argentina and the other Latin American countries targeted by the Company
for cable system acquisition do not restrict the removal or conversion of local
or foreign currency. However, there can be no assurance that such policies will
not be adopted in the future in reaction to a sustained deterioration of their
financial markets.
Inflation has not had a material impact on the operations of the Company
during the past three years. In the opinion of management, inflation should not
have a material impact on the results of operation in fiscal 1997. However,
management is unable to predict with any degree of certainty the future rate of
inflation or its financial impact on the Company.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At March 31, 1996 and 1995, the balance sheets of the Argentine Cable
Companies and Argentine Joint Venture Companies were consolidated in the
Company's balance sheet and the Company held $8.5 million and $2.8 million of
cash and cash equivalents, respectively. The $5.7 million increase in cash and
cash equivalents resulted primarily from the equity raised by the Company during
fiscal 1996 ($9.6 million in May 1995 and $14.9 million in December 1995, less
expenses and loans to the Joint Venture Partners to acquire additional cable
systems in Argentina). The cash and cash equivalents consisted of securities
offering a high degree of principal safety. These securities are generally not
subject to or impacted by changes in conditions or trends in any single
industry. However, they may be subject to significant changes in overall
economic conditions, and funds held in accounts outside of the United States
(approximately $ 405,000 at March 31, 1996) may be subject to a diminution in
value caused by foreign currency devaluation or governmental action.
At March 31, 1996 and 1995, working capital balances totaled $6.1 million
and negative $2.7 million respectively. The ratio of current assets-to-current
liabilities was 2.0 and 0.6 times, respectively. The ratio of long-term debt-
to-total assets was negligible in both years. The increase in working capital
balances and the ratio of current assets-to-current liabilities related
primarily to the equity raising activities of the Company during fiscal 1996.
In fiscal 1996 the Company generated a net increase in cash and cash
equivalents of approximately $5.7 million. During this period, approximately
$456,000 was provided by operating activities, $13.8 million was used in
investing activities and $19.0 million was provided by financing activities.
Whereas, in fiscal 1995, the Company used approximately $100,000 in operating
activities, used $4.1 million in investing activities and used $414,000 in
financing activities.
The operating activities of the Company relate primarily to the Latin
American Operations which consist of the ownership, operation and management of
cable television and communication properties in Argentina. Management believes
that the Company has substantially all of the resources necessary to effectively
implement its business plan for the existing Latin American Operations in the
present economic, political and regulatory environments.
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In June 1995, the Company loaned $174,000 to its Joint Venture Partners for
the purpose of acquiring an option to acquire an indirect economic interest in
the outstanding equity of TV Nieve S. A., the Company that provides MMDS service
in Ushuaia, Argentina. At March 31, 1996, the Company had not yet elected to
exercise this option to include this interest in the Joint Venture.
Accordingly, the Company has reflected notes receivable in the amount of
approximately $174,000 on its balance sheet at March 31, 1996.
In July 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint Venture Partners $6.6
million to acquire pursuant to the Joint Venture 80 percent of the outstanding
equity of Teveca and CablePlus, the companies that provide cable television
service to San Carlos de Bariloche which is located in the Argentine Province of
Rio Negro. See: Latin American Cable Operations and Argentine Cable Companies.
Using proceeds from the Teveca Loan, the Joint Venture Partners acquired the
80.0 percent interest in Teveca and CablePlus pursuant to the Joint Venture for
approximately $6.5 million including the assumption of certain liabilities, of
which approximately $5.8 million has been identified as franchise costs (and
will be amortized over a 20 year period). In addition to the $6.5 million
purchase price, the Joint Venture Partners paid approximately $125,000 of
closing costs. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting and the sellers were not affiliated with the Company. Accordingly,
the assets and liabilities of Teveca and CablePlus have been recorded at their
estimated fair market value at the date of acquisition. The assets of CablePlus
have been contributed to Teveca and CablePlus is being liquidated. Through the
Joint Venture, the Company holds a 77 percent economic interest in Teveca and
CablePlus.
In December 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint Venture
Partners $6.7 million to acquire pursuant to the Joint Venture the outstanding
equity of SIR TV which provides cable television service to Trelew, Rawson and
Puerto Madryn, all of which are located in the Argentine Province of Chubut.
See: Latin American Cable Operations and Argentine Cable Companies. Using
proceeds from the SIR TV Loan, the Joint Venture Partners acquired SIR TV
pursuant to the Joint Venture for approximately $6.5 million including the
assumption of certain liabilities, of which approximately $4.7 million has been
identified as franchise costs (and will be amortized over a 20 year period). In
addition to the $6.5 million purchase price, the joint venture has paid
approximately $200,000 of closing costs. This acquisition was accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting and the sellers were not affiliated with
the Company. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of SIR TV have been
recorded at their estimated fair market value at the date of acquisition.
Through the Joint Venture, the Company holds a 96 percent economic
interest in SIR TV.
In May 1995, the Company completed a $9.6 million private placement of
common stock at $2.00 per share. Proceeds from the private placement are being
used to fund the acquisition of additional interests in Argentine cable
television companies and provide working capital.
In December 1995, the Company completed a $14.85 million private placement
of a new series of preferred stock, $1 par value, at $100 per share. Each share
of Series 1995 Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's
common stock by dividing $100 by a conversion price of $3.125 per share, subject
to certain adjustments (the "Conversion Rate"). The proceeds from this private
placement are being used to fund the acquisition of additional interests in
Argentine cable television companies and provide working capital.
The Company's Series 1990 Convertible Preferred Stock provides for
cumulative, annual dividends in the amount of $0.50 per share payable on a
quarterly basis. The Company's Series 1995 Convertible Preferred Stock provides
for cumulative, annual dividends in the amount of $8.00 per share payable on a
quarterly basis. The Company has not paid dividends on its Common Stock, and it
has no plans to make any such payments in the future.
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Southwest Bank of Texas, N.A. ("Southwest") has issued a letter of credit
(the "Preferred Letter of Credit") in the amount of $500,000 to secure the
payment of dividends and the liquidation preference on the Company's Series 1990
Convertible Preferred Stock. At March 31, 1996 there had been no draws against
the Preferred Letter of Credit. Effective April 1, 1996, the Company was able to
cause a cancellation of the Letter of Credit and a release of all collateral
held by the Escrow Agent securing the payment of the dividends on the Series
1990 Preferred Stock.
Working capital requirements vary with business conditions and the nature
of the business being conducted. Management minimizes working capital
requirements to the extent practicable. In the opinion of management, the
Company possesses adequate cash flow from operations and working capital to meet
the on-going operating requirements of the existing Latin American Operations
through at least the next fiscal year which will end on March 31, 1997.
Management anticipates that additional financings will be required to expand the
Company via acquisition.
The Company continues to be actively involved in the acquisition and
development of cable television and communications properties in Latin America,
and it incurs expenses in identifying and pursuing opportunities before any
acquisition decision is made. The Company anticipates attempting to obtain
additional debt and equity financing to fund its participation in future
projects. The Company is unable to predict with any degree of certainty the
cost of its future projects or the amount of funds which will be available or
necessary to fund those projects. Therefore, the Company is unable to determine
with any degree of certainty its future funding requirements in connection with
potential acquisitions.
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FAS 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and For Long-Lived Assets to
Be Disposed Of" ("FAS 121"), which establishes accounting standards for the
impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill
related to those assets to be held and used in its operations for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1995. The adoption of this standard, in the opinion
of management, should not have a material impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" ("FAS 123"), which
establishes a fair value based method of accounting for stock based compensation
through recognition or disclosure. This standard is effective for transactions
entered into in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 1995. The Company
intends to adopt the standard by disclosing the pro forma net income and
earnings per share amounts assuming the fair value method was adopted April 1,
1995. The adoption of this standard, in the opinion of management, should not
have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial
position or cash flows.
PLAN OF OPERATION
On a continuous and ongoing basis, the Board of Directors and management
investigate alternative means of maximizing shareholder value, including but not
limited to, acquisition of various types of companies and businesses. The
Company continues to actively pursue opportunities to own, operate and/or
control communications and cable television properties in international markets
with special emphasis on Latin America. All prospective acquisitions will be
subject to numerous factors including but not limited to the satisfactory
completion of due diligence efforts and the arrangement of all necessary
financing.
The operating characteristics of Latin American cable television and
communications businesses are significantly different than the businesses which
the Company previously operated. Additionally, changes in the business,
political and economic conditions of Latin America could materially impact the
financial performance of the Company. In light of the financial reporting
requirements, in effect during fiscal year 1995 and the recent and potential
acquistions of cable television systems in Argentina, investors should consider
that the historical performance of the Company is not necessarily indicative of
its future prospects or performance.
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FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK
The Argentina Cable Companies and the Argentina Joint Venture Companies are
directly affected by Argentina's government, economic and fiscal policy and
other political factors. The Company believes that its financial condition and
its results from operations have not been adversely affected by these factors.
However, the Company can not predict with any degree of certainty the liklihood
that these elements will remain stable policy. Policy changes imposed by the
Argentine government in any of these areas could have a material adverse affect
on the Company.
Based on advice it has received, management is of the opinion that U.S.
companies will be licensed to own and operate Argentine cable television
systems. To date and to the best knowledge of the management of the Company,
COMFER has formally approved or licensed two U.S. companies; however, the
Company has no assurance that COMFER will approve its licensure. Management is
currently seeking licensure of the Company or its subsidiaries with the
assistance of the Joint Venture Partners and local counsel. A decision by COMFER
to deny the licensure of the Company or its affiliated entities to own and
operate cable television systems in Argentina could have a material adverse
impact on the operations and value of the Company.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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To the Board of Directors
Tescorp, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Tescorp, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of March 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then
ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibilty of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the finacial position of Tescorp, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of March 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the years in the two year period ended March
31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Houston, Texas
June 21, 1996
TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assets 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $8,529,100 $2,778,564
Accounts receivable - subscribers 1,596,676 691,059
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,348,648 571,831
Plant and equipment, net 7,132,938 2,294,454
Franchise costs, net of amortization 24,949,470 16,682,536
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Total assets $44,556,832 $23,018,444
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Accounts payable $1,311,578 $879,945
Accrued license and copyright fees 1,840,526 719,998
Accrued taxes 661,176 450,667
Income taxes payable 492,687 95,672
Accrued payroll and social charges 422,734 515,804
Other liabilities 938,821 670,245
Long-term debt 447,651 3,246,450
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Total liabilities 6,115,173 6,578,781
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Minority Interest 1,018,702 1,230,054
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Stockholders' Equity:
Series 1990 Convertible preferred stock, $1 par value,
$5 redemption value per share, 704,684 shares authorized
and 693,864 shares issued and outstanding with an aggregate
preference on liquidation of $3,469,320 693,864 693,864
Series 1995 Convertible preferred stock, $1 par value, $100
redemption value per share, 200,000 shares authorized and
148,500 and 0 shares outstanding at March 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, with an aggregate preference on liquidation of
$14,850,000 148,500 -
Common stock, $.02 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized
and 12,495,091 and 7,147,433 issued and outstanding at
March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively 249,902 142,949
Additional paid-in capital 65,359,628 41,270,000
Accumulated deficit (28,959,437) (26,827,704)
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37,492,457 15,279,109
Less treasury stock, 100,000 shares of common, at cost (69,500) (69,500)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 37,422,957 15,209,609
Commitments and contingencies - -
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $44,556,832 $23,018,444
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues $16,009,116 $ -
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Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs 8,996,091
Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,498,291 1,468,118
Depreciation and amortization 2,985,025 11,921
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Total operating costs and expenses 17,479,407 1,480,039
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Operating loss (1,470,291) (1,480,039)
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Other income (expense):
Interest income 322,135 1,000,571
Other income 103,030 126,597
Interest expense (355,879) (2,775)
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Total other income, net 69,286 1,124,393
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Loss from continuing operations before
provision for income taxes (1,401,005) (355,646)
Income tax expense 117,602 -
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Loss from continuing operations (1,518,607) (355,646)
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Discontinued operations (see Note 12):
Income from discontinued operations (net of income
tax expense of $ 0 and $177,000, in 1996 and 1995 respectively) - 584,692
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Income from discontinued operations - 584,692
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Income (loss) before minority interests (1,518,607) 229,046
Minority interest in the loss of consolidated subsidiaries 23,310 -
----------- -----------
Net income (loss) (1,495,297) 229,046
Preferred stock dividends (636,436) (346,936)
----------- -----------
Net loss applicable to
common stock ($2,131,733) ($117,890)
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Loss per share applicable to common stock
Loss from continuing operations ($0.19) ($0.10)
Income from discontinued operations 0.00 0.08
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Loss per share applicable to common stock ($0.19) ($0.02)
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Convertible Convertible Common stock
preferred stock preferred stock par value $.02
---------------------- ------------------- ------------------------
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
---------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at March 31, 1994 693,864 $693,864 - $ - 7,096,715 $141,934
Net income
Exercise of warrants and other 50,718 1,015
Dividends on convertible preferred stock
---------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ----------
Balances at March 31, 1995 693,864 $693,864 - $ - 7,147,433 $142,949
Net income
Private placement of Series 1995
Preferred Stock 148,500 148,500
Private placement of common stock 4,800,000 96,000
Conversion of minority interests 534,616 10,692
Distribution of shares of common stock
to holders of the Series 1995 preferred stock
electing to receive dividends in
the form of common stock 13,042 261
Dividends on convertible preferred stock
---------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ----------
Balances at March 31, 1996 693,864 $693,864 148,500 $148,500 12,495,091 $249,902
========== ========= ========= ======== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Additional Total
paid-in Accumulated Treasury stockholders'
capital deficit Stock equity
------------ ------------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at March 31, 1994 $41,264,928 ($26,709,814) ($69,500) $15,321,412
------------ ------------- -------- ------------
Net income 229,046 229,046
Exercise of warrants and other 5,072 6,087
Dividends on convertible preferred stock (346,936) (346,936)
------------ ------------- -------- ------------
Balances at March 31, 1995 $41,270,000 ($26,827,704) ($69,500) $15,209,609
Net income (1,495,297) (1,495,297)
Private placement of Series 1995
Preferred Stock 13,850,018 13,998,518
Private placement of common stock 8,596,992 8,692,992
Conversion of minority interests 1,593,156 1,603,848
Distribution of shares of common stock
to holders of the Series 1995 preferred stock
electing to receive dividends in the form
of common stock 49,462 49,723
Dividends on convertible preferred stock (636,436) (636,436)
------------ ------------- -------- ------------
Balances at March 31, 1996 $65,359,628 ($28,959,437) ($69,500) $37,422,957
============ ============= ======== ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) ($1,495,297) $229,046
------------ ------------
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities, net of
assets and liabilities of acquired businesses:
Income from discontinued operations - (584,692)
Amortization of discount on long-term debt 137,670
Minority interest in the loss of consolidated subsidiaries (23,310) -
Depreciation and amortization 2,985,024 11,921
Increase in accounts and notes receivable , net (1,350,598) (2,713)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (426,682) 263,305
Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities 629,657 (12,473)
------------ ------------
1,951,762 (324,652)
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 456,465 (95,606)
------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets 182,471
Property additions (2,136,022) (134,705)
Proceeds from the maturity of short term investments - 5,175,594
Proceeds from note received on sale of discontinued operations - 3,000,000
Proceeds from principal repayment on mortgages 26,037 16,483
Acquisition of cable television systems, net of cash acquired (11,854,415) (12,200,225)
------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (13,781,929) (4,142,853)
------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt, net (2,944,659) (73,128)
Decrease in cash overdraft (84,138) -
Dividends paid on preferred stock (586,713) (346,936)
Private placement proceeds, net of issuance costs 22,691,510 -
Exercise of warrants - 6,087
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 19,076,000 (413,977)
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by discontinued operations - 1,283,417
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5,750,536 (3,369,019)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year 2,778,564 6,147,583
------------ ------------
End of year $8,529,100 $2,778,564
============ ============
Significant non-cash investing activities are as follows:
Granting of minority interest to joint venture partners $1,514,280 $1,230,054
============ ============
Common stock issued for conversion of minority interests $1,603,848 -
============ ============
Distribution of common stock to holders of Series 1995
Preferred Stock electing to receive dividends in the
form of common stock. $ 49,723 -
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 1996 and 1995
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES:
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Business and principles of consolidation
- ----------------------------------------
The Company is engaged in the business of acquiring and developing cable
television systems and communications properties in Latin America. During the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1996, the Company continued to concentrate its
operations in Argentina.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Tescorp, Inc. ("Tescorp"), its wholly-owned subsidiaries and companies in which
it holds majority, indirect joint venture interests (collectively referred to as
the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation. Prior to March 31, 1995, the Company reported its
holdings in the Latin American Operations as "Notes Receivable," and did not
consolidate the financial results of those operations because the requirements
for consolidation, as set forth in FASB No. 94, had not been met. The Company
began preparing its balance sheet on a consolidated basis to include the Latin
American Operations in its annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 1995, and consolidated the statement of income for these
operations in the periods beginning April 1, 1995.
Cash and cash equivalents
- -------------------------
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company
considers cash equivalents to include time deposits, certificates of deposit and
highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Fair value of financial instruments
- -----------------------------------
Fair value estimates are made at discrete points in time based on relevant
market information. These estimates may be subjective in nature and involve
uncertainties and matters of significant judgement and therefore cannot be
determined with precision.
The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its current assets,
current liabilities and long-term debt approximate the fair value of such items.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
- -------------------------------
The allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $446,831 and $66,913 at March
31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Plant and equipment
- -------------------
Plant and equipment are stated at historical cost net of accumulated
depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings
as incurred. Improvements or betterments of a permanent nature are capitalized.
The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related accumulated
depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal. Gains or
losses resulting from property disposals are credited or charged to operations.
The Company computes depreciation using the straight-line method over estimated
useful lives, ranging from 5 to 20 years, of the related asset (see Note 3).
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Franchise costs
- ---------------
Franchise costs consist of the value of the license to own and operate the
cable television system and the value of the cable television subscribers that
existed as of the acquisition date. Franchise costs include the difference
between the cost of acquiring cable television systems and amounts assigned to
their tangible assets. The amounts assigned to tangible assets were determined
based upon an appraisal of such assets conducted by an independent, third party
engineer with expertise in the cable television and communications industries.
The Franchise costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated
life, not to exceed 20 years.
The Company's policy is to periodically evaluate the franchise costs to
determine whether there has been any impairment in value. This evaluation will
include, among other things, a review of the fair market, going concern value of
the cable television systems and the value of the tangible assets of such
systems.
Fair market, going concern value is estimated by applying the cash flow
multiple or price per subscriber valuation methods commonly used in the cable
television industry. The valuation method is applied based upon the type and
amount of information available regarding the sale of comparable cable
television companies owned by independent third parties. Using the cash flow
method, the Company determines the fair market, going concern value of its cable
television companies by calculating the product of the aggregate amount of
undiscounted cash flow provided by the operations of the cable television
systems and the estimated average multiple of cash flow paid by independent
third parties for cable television systems which are comparable to those in
which the Company has an ownership interest. Using the price per subscriber
method, the Company determines the fair market, going concern value of the cable
television companies by calculating the product of the number of subscribers
served by the cable television systems which are comparable to those in which
the Company has ownership interests.
Franchise cost are net of accumulated amortization in the amount of
$1,075,378 and $ 0 at March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Revenue recognition
- -------------------
Monthly cable service revenue is recognized in the period in which services
are provided. Cable installation revenue is recognized in the period the
related services are provided to the extent of direct selling costs. Any
remaining amount is deferred and recognized over the average period that
subscribers are expected to remain connected to the cable television system.
Income taxes
- ------------
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled.
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Earnings per common share
- -------------------------
Earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income applicable
to common stock (this is calculated by deducting preferred stock dividends from
net income) by the weighted average number of common stock and common stock
equivalents outstanding during the year.
The computations of earnings per common share for each of the fiscal years
presented assume the exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants, all of
which are considered to be common stock equivalents. The number of shares that
would be issued from the exercise of stock options and warrants has been reduced
by the number of shares that could have been purchased from the proceeds at the
estimated average fair value of the Company's stock. Assumed conversion of
convertible preferred stock is antidilutive. Fully diluted earnings per share
amounts are not presented for fiscal 1996 or 1995 because they do not materially
differ from primary earnings per share.
For the fiscal years ending March 31, 1996 and 1995, the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding was 11,573,696 and 7,111,712,
respectively. The weighted number of common stock and common stock equivalent
shares for the fiscal years ending March 31, 1996 and 1995, was 12,126,385 and
7,361,765, respectively. However, in calculating earnings per share the common
stock equivalents were ignored due to the antidilutive effect.
Foreign currency translation
- ----------------------------
Foreign currency assets and liabilities are translated into U. S. dollars
at current rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Since April 1991, the
Argentine government has maintained an exchange rate of one Argentine peso to
one U. S. dollar, therefore there are no recognized transaction gains or losses.
Estimates
- ---------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Reclassifications
- -----------------
Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal year 1995 amounts
to conform the fiscal year 1996 presentation.
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
- ---------------------------------------------------
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and For Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed Of ("FAS 121") , which establishes accounting standards
for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles and
goodwill related to those assets to be held and used in its operations for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The adoption of this standard,
in the opinion of management, should not have a material impact on the Company's
results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Stock Based Compensation
- ------------------------
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation ("FAS 123"), which establishes
a fair value based method of accounting for stock based compensation through
recognition or disclosure. This standard is effective for transactions entered
into in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 1995. The Company intends to
adopt the standard by disclosing the pro forma net income and earnings per share
amounts assuming the fair value method was adopted April 1, 1995. The adoption
of this standard, in the opinion of management, should not have a material
impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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NOTE 2 - LATIN AMERICAN OPERATIONS AND ACQUISITIONS
- ---------------------------------------------------
Effective as of April 1994, the Company entered into a contractual joint
venture (the "Joint Venture") to acquire cable television and communications
properties in Latin America. To facilitate the Company's participation in the
Joint Venture, the Company organized two new subsidiaries: Austral
Communications Corp. ("Austral"), a Texas corporation which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, and Comunicaciones Austral S.A. ("CASA"), an
Argentine Sociedad Anonima which is a 97.0 percent owned subsidiary of Austral.
To facilitate the activities of the Joint Venture in Argentina, the Company and
its partners in the Joint Venture (the "Joint Venture Partners") organized two
new Argentine Sociedades Anonimas both of which are presently 97 percent owned
by Austral: CableDifusion S.A. ("CableDifusion") and SMR S.A. ("SMR")
(CableDifusion and SMR are collectively referred to herein as the "Argentine
Joint Venture Companies").
CableDifusion is contractually responsible for the management of the
Argentine Cable Companies. SMR, which was originally organized to pursue
licenses to own and operate businesses deploying Enhanced Specialized Mobile
Radio and/or related technologies in Argentina, was utilized to facilitate
Austral's acquisition of a direct title ownership interest in certain Argentine
cable companies.
During the past two fiscal years ended March 31, 1996, the Company loaned
or committed to loan to the Joint Venture Partners, CASA and SMR an aggregate of
approximately $29.1 million (the "Partner Loans") for the purpose of acquiring,
pursuant to the Joint Venture, the following eight Argentine companies which own
and operate cable television systems in Argentina (the "Argentine Cable
Companies"): Televisora Austral S.A. ("Televisora Austral"), CableMax S.A.
which was formerly known as Canal 2 TV Austral S.A. ("CableMax"), Reconquista
Televisora Color S.R.L. ("RTC"), Avellaneda Video Cable S.R.L. ("AVC"), Cable
Vision Gallegos S.R.L. ("CVG"), Teveca S.R.L. ("Teveca"), CablePlus S.A.
("CablePlus"), and SIR TV S.R.L. ("SIR TV"). A description of the Argentine
Cable Companies follows below.
1995 Acquisitions
Televisora Austral. On April 5, 1994, Austral committed to loan to the
------------------
Joint Venture Partners $1.5 million (the "Televisora Austral Loan") to acquire
the outstanding equity of Televisora Austral subject to the Joint Venture.
Televisora Austral operates the cable television system serving Ushuaia, the
capital of the Argentine Province of Tierra del Fuego.
On April 7, 1994, the Joint Venture Partners acquired Televisora Austral
for approximately $1.5 million (which included the assumption of certain
liabilities). Through the Joint Venture, the Company holds a 96 percent
economic interest in Televisora Austral.
Televisora Austral, which is the only provider of cable television service
in Ushuaia, competed against TV Nieve S.R.L. ("TV Nieve"), a local Microwave
Multi-Point Distribution System ("MMDS") which provides a service similar to
cable television. Subsequent to March 31, 1996, Televisora Austral acquired
over 99 percent of the ownership of TV Nieve for approximately $1.3 million
using the proceeds of a loan provided by Austral.
CableMax/Canal 2. On August 16, 1994, Austral committed to loan to the
----------------
Joint Venture Partners $5.5 million (the "CableMax Loan") to acquire 100
percent of the outstanding equity of CableMax (formerly known as Canal 2 TV
Austral S.A.) subject to the Joint Venture. That same day, the Joint Venture
Partners acquired CableMax for approximately $4.9 million. CableMax operates a
cable television system serving Rio Gallegos, the capital of the Argentine
Province of Santa Cruz.
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In February 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint Venture Partners
$1.9 million (the "CVG Loan") to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding equity
of CVG subject to the Joint Venture. Effective March 1, 1995, the Joint Venture
Partners acquired CVG for approximately $1.9 million. CVG operated a cable
television system serving Rio Gallegos which was in direct competition with
CableMax. Through the Joint Venture, the Company holds a 96 percent economic
interest in CableMax and CVG.
Concurrent with the acquisition of CVG, the operations of CVG were
consolidated into CableMax. At present, CableMax and CVG are the only providers
of cable television service in Rio Gallegos, and no MMDS competitor provides
service in the community.
RTC/AVC. On December 9, 1994, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
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Venture Partners $4.8 million (the "RTC Loan") to acquire 100 percent of the
outstanding equity of RTC subject to the Joint Venture. That same day, the
Joint Venture Partners acquired RTC for approximately $4.6 million. RTC
operates a cable television system serving Reconquista in the Argentine Province
of Santa Fe.
On or about February 7, 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
Venture Partners $1.3 million (the "AVC Loan") to acquire 100 percent of the
outstanding equity of AVC subject to the Joint Venture. On February 7, 1995, the
Joint Venture Partners acquired AVC for approximately $1.3 million. AVC operated
a cable television system serving Avellaneda, a city adjacent to Reconquista in
the Argentine Province of Santa Fe. Through the Joint Venture, the Company holds
a 96 percent economic interest in RTC and AVC.
Concurrent with the acquisition of AVC, the operations of AVC were
consolidated into RTC, and the combined systems are now operated in the two
communities under the name "ARTV".
At present, RTC and AVC provide cable television service in competition
with TV SIS S.R.L. ("TV SIS") and the operator of a Ultra High Frequency ("UHF")
system. Subsequent to the close of fiscal 1996, RTC entered into a contract to
acquire substantially all of the assets of TV SIS for approximately $1.5
million. The contract to acquire TV SIS is subject to the fulfillment of
numerous conditions, and management anticipates that Austral will loan to RTC
the funds necessary to acquire TV SIS assuming that such acquisition is
consummated. See Note 13 Subsequent Events.
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1996 Acquisitions
Teveca/CablePlus. In July 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint
----------------
Venture Partners $6.6 million to acquire pursuant to the Joint Venture 80
percent of the outstanding equity of Teveca and CablePlus, the companies that
provide cable television service to San Carlos de Bariloche which is located in
the Argentine Province of Rio Negro. Using proceeds from the Teveca Loan, the
Joint Venture Partners acquired the 80 percent interest in Teveca and
CablePlus pursuant to the Joint Venture for approximately $6.5 million including
the assumption of certain liabilities, of which approximately $5.8 million has
been identified as franchise costs (and will be amortized over a 20 year
period). In addition to the $6.5 million purchase price, the Joint Venture
Partners paid approximately $125,000 of closing costs. This acquisition was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the sellers were not
affiliated with the Company. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Teveca
and CablePlus have been recorded at their estimated fair market value at the
date of acquisition. The assets of CablePlus have been contributed to Teveca
and CablePlus is being liquidated. Through the Joint Venture, the Company holds
a 77 percent economic interest in Teveca and CablePlus.
Teveca, which is the only provider of cable television service in San
Carlos de Bariloche, competes against a local UHF which provides a service
similar to cable television.
SIR TV. In December 1995, Austral committed to loan to the Joint Venture
------
Partners $6.7 million to acquire pursuant to the Joint Venture the outstanding
equity of SIR TV which provides cable television service to Trelew, Rawson and
Puerto Madryn, all of which are located in the Argentine Province of Chubut.
Using proceeds from the SIR TV Loan, the Joint Venture Partners acquired SIR TV
pursuant to the Joint Venture for approximately $6.5 million including the
assumption of certain liabilities, of which approximately $4.7 million has been
identified as franchise costs (and will be amortized over a 20 year period). In
addition to the $6.5 million purchase price, the joint venture has paid
approximately $200,000 of closing costs. This acquisition was accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting and the sellers were not affiliated with
the Company. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of SIR TV have been
recorded at their estimated fair market value at the date of acquisition.
Through the Joint Venture, the Company holds a 96 percent economic interest in
SIR TV.
The cable television markets in Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn are highly
competitive, and SIR TV has multiple cable television competitors in each
market. Subsequent to the close of fiscal 1996, Transcable S.A., a new
Sociedad Anonima organized to consolidate the Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn
markets, acquired substantially all the assets of Canal 4 Rawson for
approximately $500,000 using the proceeds of a loan provided by Austral. Canal 4
Rawson provides cable television service in competition to SIR TV in Rawson.
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The 1995 Acquisitions and the 1996 Acquisitions were completed for
approximately $27.2 million. The transactions were accounted for by the purchase
method of accounting. Accordingly, acquired assets and assumed liabilities were
recorded at their estimated fair values, which resulted in franchise costs of
approximately $26.3 million that will be amortized over 20 years. The allocation
of the purchase price below is, in certain instances, based on preliminary
information and is therefore subject to revision when additional information
concerning asset and liability valuations is obtained. In the opinion of the
Company's management, the asset and liability valuation for the purchases
discussed above should not be materially different than the allocations shown
below. A summary of the purchase price allocation is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
Acquisitions Acquisitions
<S> <C> <C>
Cash - 388,000
Accounts receivable and other assets 952,000 877,000
Property and equipment 4,610,000 2,132,000
Franchise costs 9,628,000 16,683,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities (1,573,000) (3,018,000)
Bank debt (8,000) (3,079,000)
Deferred income tax (247,000) (165,000)
---------- ----------
13,362,000 13,818,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The following unaudited condensed pro forma statements of operations
present the results of operations for the year ended March 31, 1996 and March
31, 1995, as if the purchases had occurred on April 1, 1994. The pro forma
results are not necessarily indicative of the financial results that might have
occurred had the transactions included in the pro forma statements actually
taken place on April 1, 1994, or of future results of operations.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Year Ended
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues $20,297,000 $19,772,000
Net income (loss) (1,720,000) 177,000
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock (2,355,000) (170,000)
Loss per share applicable to common stock $ (0.20) $ (0.02)
</TABLE>
In fiscal 1996, the Company increased to 96 percent its joint venture
interest in the Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint Venture Companies.
To effect this increase, the Company converted approximately 75 percent of the
16 percent joint venture and profits interests held by the Joint Venture
Partners and certain other parties in the Argentine Cable Companies and
Argentine Joint Venture Companies into direct stock ownership interests in the
Company. To effect this conversion, the Company issued or committed to issue
534,616 shares of its newly issued Common Stock (the "Conversion Shares") and 3
percent of the stock of CASA.
The Joint Venture is managed by CASA as Managing Venturer. CableDifusion,
one of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies, has entered into contractual
agreements providing for its management of the Argentine Cable Companies.
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NOTE 3 - PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
- -----------------------------
Plant and equipment at March 31, 1996 and 1995 consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cable systems and related assets $ 7,148,848 $ 1,907,786
Support Equipment 352,974 95,651
Leasehold Improvements 978,513 144,805
Office furniture and equipment 579,086 165,577
----------- -----------
9,059,421 2,313,819
Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,926,483) (19,365)
----------- -----------
$ 7,132,938 $ 2,294,454
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
NOTE 4 - OTHER LIABILITIES:
- ----------------------------
Other liabilities at March 31, 1996 and 1995 consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net deferred tax liability $275,472 $146,595
Advances from subscribers 180,892 157,950
Accrued preferred stock dividends 86,734 86,734
Other accrued liabilities 395,723 278,966
-------- --------
$938,821 $670,245
======== ========
</TABLE>
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NOTE 5 - LONG-TERM DEBT:
- -------------------------
The long-term debt of the Company at March 31, 1996 and 1995 consisted of
the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to an individual in monthly
installments of $15,000 including principal and
imputed interest, maturing in July 1997.
Interest has been imputed at the rate of
10% per annum. $259,520 $ -
Note payable to an individual in monthly
installments of $2,000, increasing to $3,000
in March 1998, including principal and
imputed interest, maturing in March 2000.
Interest has been imputed at the rate of
10% per annum. 112,875 -
Note payable to a bank, bearing interest
at the rate of 18%, payable in monthly
installments of $965 including principal
and interest and maturing in June 1999. 28,337 34,460
Note payable to a bank, bearing interest
at the rate of 17.4%, payable in monthly
installments of $5,000 plus interest
and maturing in September 1996. 30,000 81,646
Note payable to a bank, bearing interest
at the rate of 21.7%, payable in monthly
installments of $1,340 plus interest
and maturing in December 1996. 11,615 25,132
Note payable to a bank, bearing interest
at the rate of 16%, payable in monthly
installments of $380 plus interest
and maturing in May 1997. 5,304 -
Notes payable to a bank, bearing interest
at the rate of 18% - 26,282
Notes payable to individuals bearing interest
at annual rates from 10% to 20%, with
original maturity dates ranging from April
1995 through May 1996. - 3,078,930
-------- ----------
$447,651 $3,246,450
======== ==========
</TABLE>
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NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES:
- ---------------------
Total income tax expense for the years ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
United States
Current $ 19,090 $ 195,000
Deferred (157,000) (18,000)
---------- ----------
(137,910) 177,000
---------- ----------
Foreign
Current 391,832 -
Deferred (136,320) -
---------- ----------
255,512 -
---------- ----------
Total $ 117,602 $ 177,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The provision for income taxes differs from that computed at the federal
statutory corporate tax rate as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Tax (benefit) computed at statutory rates (476,000) 138,000
Loss of consolidated foreign subsidiaries
not subject to tax 1,386,000 68,000
Differential in foreign and U.S. tax rates (58,000) -
Alternative minimum tax - 9,000
Non-taxable items (178,000) (38,000)
Change in the valuation allowance (544,000) -
Other (12,398) -
---------- ----------
Total 117,602 177,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The income tax expense for the years ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 was allocated
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Loss from continuing operations $ 117,602 $ -
Income from discontinued operations - 177,000
---------- ----------
$ 117,602 $ 177,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
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The components of and changes in the net deferred tax asset were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Federal regular tax operating
loss carryforwards $ 2,283,000 $ 2,655,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts 85,000 117,000
Foreign tax credit 84,000 84,000
Alternative minimum tax 35,000 10,000
Other - 8,000
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2,487,000 2,874,000
Valuation allowance (2,312,000) (2,856,000)
----------- -----------
175,000 18,000
Deferred tax liability-plant and equipment (275,472) (164,595)
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax liability $ (100,472) $ (146,595)
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
At March 31, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards that
could be utilized to offset future taxable income of an estimated $6.7 million
for federal income tax purposes. These carryforwards expire in 1999 through
2002. However, as a result of a change in control as defined under Section 382
of the Internal Revenue Code, the annual utilization of the net operating loss
carryforward is estimated to be limited to approximately $1.4 million of annual
taxable income per year.
During the year ended March 31, 1996, the valuation allowance related to
the deferred tax assets was reduced by $544,000 primarily due the realization of
the tax net operating loss carryforwards.
NOTE 7 - CAPITAL STOCK:
- ----------------------
Series 1990 Preferred Stock
- ---------------------------
Annual dividends of $0.50 per share of Series 1990 10% Convertible
Preferred Stock (Series 1990 Preferred Stock) are payable on a quarterly basis.
Each share of Series 1990 Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the
Company's common stock determined by dividing $5.00 by a conversion price of
$3.99 per share.
Shares of Series 1990 Preferred Stock are redeemable at the option of the
Company at a price equal to $5.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid
dividends. Terms of the Series 1990 Preferred Stock provide that the Company
may redeem no fewer than 70,000 shares at any one time unless all outstanding
shares are being redeemed. Only one redemption per quarter is permitted and the
Company is precluded from making a partial redemption if there are fewer than
200,000 shares of Series 1990 Preferred Stock outstanding. Holders of Series
1990 Preferred Stock shares are entitled to one vote per share on all matters
for which holders of common stock may vote (voting as a single class with the
shares of common stock) and are entitled to a liquidation preference of $5.00
per share plus any accrued or unpaid dividends.
An escrow account arrangement was created at the time of the issuance of
the Series 1990 Preferred Stock to provide an alternative source of funds for
payment of dividends and liquidation preferences in the event of a default by
the Company. The escrow account arrangement includes cash, a $500,000
irrevocable letter of credit, 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock, and
first lien mortgage on certain real restate owned by the Company. Effective as
of April 1, 1996, under the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the Company was able
to have all items of collateral released from the escrow.
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Series 1995 Preferred Stock
- ---------------------------
The 148,500 outstanding shares of Series 1995 8% Convertible Preferred
Stock ("Series 1995 Preferred Stock") were issued in a private placement
transaction for $100 per share and carry annual dividends of $8.00 per share
payable on a quarterly basis, except that holders who have so elected may have
such dividends paid in shares of Common Stock. In the event of liquidation, the
holders of Series 1995 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive $100.00 plus
accrued and unpaid dividends before the holders of Common Stock are entitled to
receive any of the liquidation proceeds. Each share of Series 1995 Preferred
Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's common stock by dividing
$100.00 by a conversion price of $3.125 per share, subject to certain
adjustments (the "Conversion Rate").
In the event that the quoted price of the Common Stock exceeds $4.6875,
subject to certain adjustments, for a period of twenty trading days beginning on
any trading day on or after December 15, 1998, the Company shall have the right
to compel the conversion of all but not less than all of the Series 1995
Preferred Stock into Common Stock at the Conversion Rate. Subject in all
respects to this provision, the holders of shares of Series 1995 Preferred Stock
shall have the right, at their option to convert all or any part of such shares
into Common Stock.
Common Stock
- ------------
In May 1995, the Company completed a $9.6 million private placement of
4,800,000 common stock at $2.00 per share. Proceeds from the private placement
are being used to fund the acquisition of additional interests in Argentine
cable television companies and provide working capital.
In December 1995, the Company issued 534,616 shares of common stock in
connection with the conversion of the minority interests.
NOTE 8 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS:
- -----------------------------------
The following paragraphs summarize the outstanding options and warrants of
the Company. Unless otherwise stated, the exercise price was equal to or
greater than the fair market price of the stock at the date of grant.
Pursuant to the Company's 1991 Incentive Plan, the Company, upon the
recommendation of the compensation committee of the Board of Directors may grant
stock options and limited stock appreciation rights with respect to an aggregate
of 1,400,000 shares of common stock. In September 1995, 50,000 options were
granted at an exercise price of $2.75 per share, and are exerciseable based on a
two year vesting schedule. In December 1995, 550,000 options were granted at
an exercise price of $3.00 per share and are exerciseable based on a three year
vesting schedule. None of the options granted pursuant to the 1991 Incentive
Plan were exercised during fiscal 1996. At March 31, 1996, 1,250,000 options
were outstanding and 325,000 were exercisable, with exercise prices ranging
from $1.25 to $3.00.
Pursuant to the Company's 1993 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
("NEDSOP"), the Company may grant options with respect to an aggregate of
150,000 shares of common stock. Effective as of July 8, 1995, 8,333 options were
granted at an exercise price of $3.25 per share. All of the options granted are
exercisable based on a three year vesting schedule. None of the options granted
pursuant to the NEDSOP were exercised during fiscal 1996. At March 31, 1996,
58,333 options were outstanding and 33,334 shares were exercisable with
exercise prices ranging from $1.21 to $3.25.
The Company has issued stock options to purchase 396,432 shares of common
stock (the "1993 Options"). The 1993 Options were exercisable upon issuance
and expire on July 11, 1996. The exercise price under these options is $4.70
per share.
On April 24, 1991 the Company issued warrants to a director (at the time of
issuance, although he is no longer on the board) and to an affiliated party to
purchase 50,000 shares each of the Company's common stock at $2.00 per share as
compensation for certain investment banking services. These warrants,
exercisable at March 31, 1996, were exercised in April 1996, prior to their
expiration.
In October 1994, the Company issued stock warrants to purchase 100,000
shares of common stock (the "1994 Warrants"). The 1994 Warrants are only
excercisable upon the occurrence of certain events and expire in October 1996.
The exercise price is $2.00 per share.
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In May 1995, the Company issued stock warrants to purchase 288,000 shares
of common stock that expire in May 2000 and have an exercise price of $2.00 per
share. Also in May 1995, the Company issued stock warrants to purchase 120,000
shares of common stock that expire in May 1998. The exercise price for this
warrant is as follows: (i) 30,000 shares @ $2.00; (ii) 30,000 shares @ $2.50;
(iii) 30,000 shares @ $3.00 and (iv) 30,000 shares @ $3.50.
In December 1995, the Company issued stock warrants to purchase 178,200
shares of common stock (the "December 1995 Warrants") that expire in December
2000. The December 1995 Warrants have an exercise price of $3.125 per share.
The Company has additional stock options and warrants which had been issued
prior to fiscal 1991. In connection with the recapitalization of the Company,
the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and
options and the related exercise price were adjusted to reflect the exchange of
$.01 par value common stock for $.02 par value common stock. The amounts
discussed in the following three paragraphs have been adjusted for the effect of
such change.
The stock options and warrants issued prior to fiscal 1991 include stock
options issued to certain employees to purchase 36,405 shares of the Company's
common stock at $6.18 per share. These options expire in 1998 and were
exercisable at March 31, 1991. At March 31, 1996, 24,270 options were
outstanding and exercisable.
The Company has 326,350 of additional warrants outstanding to purchase
shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $1.24 per share.
In June 1996, 234,102 options were exercised prior to their expiration.
A summary of Warrants and Options outstanding is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Range of
Shares Exercise Prices
--------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at March 31, 1994 1,633,303 $1.21 - $6.18
Issued during fiscal year 1995 108,334
Exercised, expired or canceled during fiscal
year 1995 (94,585)
---------
Outstanding at March 31, 1995 1,647,052 $1.21 - $6.18
Issued during fiscal year 1996 1,186,200
Exercised, expired or canceled during fiscal
year 1996 0
---------
Outstanding at March 31, 1996 2,833,252 $1.21 - $6.18
=========
</TABLE>
NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
- -----------------------------------
Certain expenses have been allocated to the Company for administrative and
other services provided by an entity affiliated with the Company's principal
stockholder. Such expenses totaled approximately $130,000 and $91,000 during
fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company currently leases office space in a six story office building in
downtown Austin. The office building is under contract to be acquired by a
partnership in which an officer of the Company, serves as a trustee for a trust
that is a limited partner in the partnership.
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A former employee of the Company and current member of the board of
directors was indebted to the Company in the amount of approximately $84,000
including accrued and unpaid interest. In March 1996, the Company reached an
agreement with this individual to satisfy his obligation by taking title to
21,567 shares of the outstanding common stock at a price of $3.75 per share and
cash of approximately $5,000. This transaction occurred during the first
quarter of fiscal 1997 and the Company retired the shares of common stock.
In June 1995, the Company loaned $174,000 to its Joint Venture Partners for
the purpose of acquiring an option to acquire an indirect economic interest in
the outstanding equity of TV Nieve S. A., the Company that provides MMDS service
in Ushuaia, Argentina. At March 31, 1996, the Company had not yet elected to
exercise this option to include this interest in the Joint Venture. Accordingly,
the Company has reflected notes receivable in the amount of $174,000 on its
balance sheet at March 31, 1996.
NOTE 10 - OPERATING LEASES:
- --------------------------
The Company leases various buildings, equipment and office facilities under
operating leases ranging from one year to 12 years. The total minimum future
lease payments under these non-cancelable operating leases having an initial
term of one year or more are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Lease
Fiscal Year Ended Expense
-------------------------------- -----------
<S> <C>
March 31, 1997 $ 462,326
March 31, 1998 348,982
March 31, 1999 245,932
March 31, 2000 142,152
Thereafter 508,697
-----------
Total $ 1,708,089
===========
</TABLE>
Total rental expense under operating leases for the years ended March 31,
1996 and 1995 was approximately $270,000 and $15,000, respectively.
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NOTE 11 - SEGMENT INFORMATION:
- -----------------------------
The Company's operations by geographic area are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the fiscal year ending
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues
Argentina $ 16,009,116 $ -
United States - -
------------ ------------
$ 16,009,116 $ -
============ ============
Operating Income
Argentina $ 25,832 $ (200,855)
United States (1,496,123) (1,279,184)
------------ ------------
$ (1,470,291) $ (1,480,039)
============ ============
Identifiable assets
Argentina $ 33,887,142 $ 19,953,428
United States 10,455,058 3,065,016
------------ ------------
$ 44,342,200 $ 23,018,444
============ ============
</TABLE>
NOTE 12 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
- ---------------------------------
Effective February 9, 1994, the Company sold substantially all of the
assets of its Tescorp Seismic Products Company division and the stock of its
Reed Products, Inc. subsidiary (collectively referred to as "Tescorp Seismic")
to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Input/Output, Inc. ("I/O").
Effective July 8, 1993, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of
its Metserco Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings") subsidiary and the Metserco Corporation
("Metserco") subsidiary of Holdings to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wheatly*TXT
Corporation ("Wheatley*TXT").
Because a sale of the assets of Tescorp Seismic, Metserco Holdings and
Metserco was consummated, the Company has reflected the results from their
operations as discontinued operations separate from the continuing operations of
the Company. Revenues and operating income by each discontinued business
segment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the year ended March 31,
----------------------------
1996 1995
-------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Geophysical products $ - $690,880
Oil and gas production products - -
--------- --------
Total $ - $690,880
========= ========
Operating profit (loss):
Geophysical products - 747,264
Oil and gas production products - (69,409)
--------- --------
Total - 677,855
========= ========
Income before income taxes - 761,692
Income tax expense - 177,000
--------- --------
Income from discontinued operations $ - $584,692
========= ========
</TABLE>
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NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
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On April 1, 1996, the Company agreed to transfer to Televisora Austral, an
option (the "TV Nieve Option") to purchase for approximately $174,000 a minority
interest in the equity of TV Nieve, S. A. ("TV Nieve") which provides MMDS
television service in the city of Ushuaia, Argentina. On the same day,
Televisora purchased the remaining majority interest in the equity of TV Nieve
for approximately $1.15 million less the outstanding balance of TV Nieve
liabilities pursuant to an agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"). Concurrent
with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, Televisora made a downpayment to
the sellers in the amount of $450,000 which was advanced to Televisora by the
Company on February 27, 1996. Accordingly, Televisora now owns or effectively
controls all of the outstanding equity of TV Nieve and the Company holds a 96
percent joint venture interest in Televisora.
The aggregate purchase price for TV Nieve is approximately $1.3 million
including the price paid for the TV Nieve Option and downpayment paid concurrent
with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, which was applied against the
purchase price. The Company advanced to Televisora the additional funds
necessary to consummate the acquisition of TV Nieve contemplated in the Purchase
Agreement. In addition to the purchase price, the Company anticipates that
Televisora will incur $50,000 to $100,000 of closing costs relating primarily to
the payment of legal and accounting fees and the funds needed to pay such fees
will likely be advanced to Televisora by the Company.
Transcable S. A., ("Transcable") an Argentine Sociedad Anonima
recently organized by the Company, acquired substantially all of the assets of
Canal 4 Rawson Video Cable, S. R. L. ("Canal 4") for approximately $500,000.
Canal 4 provides cable television service to the city of Rawson, Chubut Province
in Argentina. The Company currently provides cable television service to the
city of Rawson through its joint venture interest in SIR TV, which currently
provides cable services for the tri-city area of Trelew, Rawson and Puerto
Madryn. In addition to the purchase price, the Company anticipates that
Transcable will incur approximately $15,000 of closing costs in connection with
the transaction.
RTC has entered into an agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") to acquire
substantially all of the assets of TV SIS. RTC made a downpayment to the
sellers in the amount of $260,000 in June 1996; this downpayment is refundable
upon the occurrence of certain events associated with the termination of the
Purchase Agreement.
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The Company believes that it is likely that RTC will close on this
transaction on or before December 31, 1996, thereby providing it with ownership
of all of the assets of TV SIS. The aggregate purchase price is $1.45 million
and the downpayment paid concurrent with the execution of the Purchase Agreement
applies against the purchase price. The Company anticipates that it will
advance to RTC the funds necessary to consummate the acquisition of TV SIS as
contemplated in the Purchase Agreement. In addition to the purchase price, the
Company anticipates that RTC will incur $50,000 of closing costs relating
primarily to the payment of legal and accounting fees and the funds necessary to
pay these fees will also likely be advanced to RTC by the Company.
The price of the TV Nieve Option, the aggregate purchase price of TV Nieve,
Canal 4 and TV SIS was determined through arms length negotiations and was
based upon an analysis of fair market value considering prices being paid in
similar markets for similar systems as well as the historical performance of the
systems under current management and potential performance under new management.
NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
- ---------------------------------------
From time to time, the Company may have contingent liabilities resulting
from claims and commitments incident to the ordinary course of business.
Management believes that the probable resolution of any such contingencies will
not materially affect the financial position or results of operations of the
Company.
The Comite Nacional de Radiodifusion ("COMFER"), an Argentine governmental
agency which is similar to the Federal Communications Commission in the United
States, licenses and regulates cable television operations in Argentina.
Effective October 20, 1994, the United States and Argentina ratified the Bi-
Lateral Trade Agreement which provided, among other things, for the ownership of
Argentine cable television systems by companies domiciled in the United States.
Effective March 27, 1995 COMFER promulgated regulations relating to the
licensure and approval of companies domiciled in the United States to own and
operate Argentine cable television systems, and a representative of COMFER has
indicated to the Company's management that COMFER no longer will distinguish
between Argentine and U.S. applicants in the licensure process.
Based on advice it has received, management is of the opinion that U.S.
companies will be licensed to own and operate Argentine cable television
systems. To date and to the best knowledge of the management of the Company,
COMFER has formally approved or licensed two U.S. companies; however, the
Company has no assurance that COMFER will approve its licensure. Management is
currently seeking licensure of the Company or its subsidiaries with the
assistance of the Joint Venture Partners and local counsel. A decision by
COMFER to deny the licensure of the Company or its affiliated entities to own
and operate cable television systems in Argentina could have a material adverse
impact on the operations and value of the Company.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
----------------------------------------------------------------------
DISCLOSURE
- ----------
None.
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PART III
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ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Directors, Executive Officers and Key Employees
All of the persons listed below are members of the present Board of
Directors and have consented to be named in the Proxy Statement for the next
annual meeting of shareholders and to serve as directors, if elected. Please
refer to Item 11 under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management" which sets forth certain additional information with
respect to each of the members of the Board of Directors as of June 19, 1996.
Winston J. Churchill, age 55, has been a director of the Company since July
1995. Mr. Churchill formed Churchill Investment Partners, Inc. in 1989 and CIP
Capital, Inc. in 1990 and continues to be a principal of each. From 1989 to
1993 he served as Chairman of the Finance Committee of the $24 billion
Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Jack R. Crosby, age 69, has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Company since its inception in 1980, and became Chief Executive Officer in 1991.
Mr. Crosby is also Managing General Partner of Rust Group, L.P. ("Rust"), a
Texas limited partnership holding certain of Mr. Crosby's business assets, and
he is the president of Rust Capital, Ltd. ("Rust Capital"), a small business
investment corporation with its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Mr. Crosby
serves on the board of directors of Battle Mountain Gold and National Dentex
Corporation.
J. Kelly Elliott, age 65, has served as a director of the Company since
1983. Since 1990, Mr. Elliott has been Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of Sigma Electronics, a manufacturer and distributor of
electrical transformers. Mr. Elliott has also served since 1992 as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Omnicomp Graphics, Inc., a computer graphics company,
and Seaboard-Avval, Inc., an oilfield equipment manufacturer. From 1983 through
1989 Mr. Elliott was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. From
1976 to 1983, Mr. Elliott served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
several wholly-owned subsidiaries of Hughes Tool Company, including Brown Oil
Tools and BJ-Hughes, each of which was engaged in oilfield services. In June of
1993, Mr. Elliott was elected Chairman of the Board of Grant Tensor Geophysical
Corporation, a publicly traded oilfield service company, and he served in that
capacity through November 1995.
Jack S. Gray, Jr., age 39, has been a director of the Company since 1989.
Since April 1992, Mr. Gray has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of
the Company. From August 1991 until April 1992, Mr. Gray was President of J&J
Mercantile, an investment firm in Austin, Texas. From April 1991 until August
1991, Mr. Gray was Deputy Director of Appointments in the Office of the
Governor, State of Texas. From 1985 to 1991, he was the Chief Financial Officer
of the "Rust Group" (which collectively refers to the business activities of Mr.
Crosby), and in this capacity, he served as an officer or director of numerous
entities in which Mr. Crosby held direct and indirect ownership interests.
Prior to 1985, Mr. Gray was an investment banker with Duncan, Smith & Co., San
Antonio, Texas. Mr. Gray serves on the board of directors of Boatmen's National
Bank of Austin, Texas, N.A.
Lee A. Lahourcade, age 39, has been a director of the Company since March
1992. Mr. Lahourcade was president of Rust Capital from June 1988 to June 1992.
Since then, Mr. Lahourcade has served as a principal at Vaughn, Nelson,
Scarborough, McConnell, L.P., a money management firm. Prior to joining Rust
Capital, Mr. Lahourcade was a vice president of Merrill Lynch & Co. in the
investment banking area.
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The Company has reviewed reports of and changes in ownership of equity
securities of the Company and written representations submitted to it with
respect to transactions in the Company's equity securities during fiscal year
1996. Each of Winston J. Churchill and J. Kelly Elliott neglected to file a
Form 4 (for changes in beneficial ownership) with respect to an acquisition of
securities (in the case of Mr. Churcill) and a disposition (in the case of Mr.
Elliott).
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Compensation of Directors
Each director who is not an employee of the Company receives $1,000 for
each board meeting attended, plus $500 for each committee meeting attended.
Employees of the Company are not paid directors fees. No member of the Board of
Directors was paid any compensation in the Company's 1996 fiscal year for his
service as a director of the Company other than pursuant to the standard
compensation arrangement for directors.
At the annual meeting of shareholders held in October 1993, the 1993 Non-
Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (the "1993 NEDSOP") was approved. Pursuant
to the 1993 NEDSOP, non-employee directors are entitled to receive one option to
purchase 8,333 shares of Company Common Stock upon becoming director, a second
option to purchase an additional 8,333 shares at the completion of one full year
of service, and a third option to purchase an additional 8,334 shares at the
completion of two full years of service. Because Mr. Elliott completed two
years of service as a director before March 31, 1994, he received options to
acquire a total of 25,000 shares of Company Common Stock at the fair market
value of the stock on the date of grant during fiscal year 1994. His options
and 16,666 of Mr. Lahourcade's options were granted at an exercise price of
$1.21. An option for 8,334 shares was granted to Mr. Lahourcade as of March
1994 (when he completed two full years of service as a director) at an exercise
price of $1.625. Mr. Churchill received his initial option for 8,333 shares at
an exercise price of $3.25 effective July, 1995.
The 1993 NEDSOP was adopted in order to further the goal of attracting and
retaining highly qualified non-employee directors of the Company and to motivate
them to assert their best efforts for the Company. Non-employee directors are
not eligible to participate in the Company's 1991 Incentive Plan, and, as
employees, neither Mr. Gray nor Mr. Crosby is eligible to participate in the
1993 NEDSOP.
Compensation of Executive Officers
The following table sets forth certain information for the fiscal years
ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, with respect to the Chief Executive Officer
(Mr. Crosby) and the President (Jack S. Gray, Jr.) as of March 31, 1996. There
were no other executive officers of the Company who received annual compensation
(including salary and bonuses earned) which exceeded $100,000 during fiscal year
1996.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
FISCAL PRINCIPAL --------------------------- (B) (NO. ALL OTHER
YEAR NAME POSITION SALARY BONUS OTHER (A) OF STOCK OPTIONS) COMPENSATION
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996 Jack R. Crosby Chairman and CEO $112,500 -- -- 250,000 --
Jack S. Gray, Jr. President $125,000 -- -- 175,000 --
1995 Jack R. Crosby Chairman and CEO $100,000 -- -- N/A --
Jack S. Gray, Jr. President $125,000 -- -- N/A --
1994 Jack R. Crosby Chairman and CEO $100,000 -- -- N/A --
Jack S. Gray, Jr. President $125,000 -- -- N/A --
</TABLE>
(a) This column includes benefits (not properly categorized as salary or bonus)
that are in excess of 10% of the annual salary and bonus reported.
(b) During fiscal years 1995 and 1994, the Company did not pay or award any
long-term compensation within the meaning of that term (restricted stock
awards, options and long-term incentive payouts) to any of the named
executive officers.
Stock Option Grants in 1996
The following table shows information concerning individual grants of stock
options during fiscal year 1996 to the named executive officers.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME NO. OF SECURITIES % OF TOTAL
UNDERLYING OPTIONS GRANTED EXERCISE EXPIRATION
OPTIONS GRANTED TO EMPLOYEES PRICE DATE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Jack R. Crosby 250,000 41.7 $3.00 12/29/05
Jack S. Gray, Jr. 175,000 29.2 $3.00 12/29/05
</TABLE>
Stock Option Exercises and Holdings
The following table shows information regarding stock option exercises and
unexercised options held as of the end of fiscal year 1996 by the named
executive officers.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT MARCH 31, 1996
------------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED OPTIONS VALUE OF IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS
----------------------------- -----------------------------
NAME OPTIONS EXERCISED EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE* UNEXERCISABLE*
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Jack R. Crosby 0 162,500 412,500 $365,625 $490,625
Jack S. Gray, Jr. 0 162,500 337,500 $365,625 $453,125
</TABLE>
- ---------------------------
* Based on closing price of $3.50 on March 31, 1996.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following table shows the number of shares of the Company's Common
Stock, and Preferred Stock that may be deemed beneficially owned on June 19,
1996 by each person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than
5% of the Company's outstanding voting securities, along with information with
respect to each of the nominees for director and all directors and officers as a
group as of June 19, 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SERIES 1995 PREFERRED
COMMON STOCK 1990 PREFERRED STOCK STOCK
-------------------------------------------- ------------------------- -----------------------
AMOUNT AND AMOUNT AND
AMOUNT AND NATURE PERCENT PERCENT NATURE OF PERCENT NATURE OF PERCENT
OF BENEFICIAL OF OF BENEFICIAL OF BENEFICIAL OF
BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP CLASS (1) CLASS (2) OWNERSHIP CLASS (3) OWNERSHIP CLASS (4)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fred Lieberman 1,893,060(5) 14.8% 10.3% -- -- -- --
6251 B Park of Commerce
Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Argentina Equity Investment 1,855,000(6) 13.5% 9.6% -- -- 30,000 20.5
Partnership
c/o Citibank N.A.
20 Exchange Place
Level C; Global Custody
Attn: Marti Monti
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder, 1,375,916(7) 9.9% 7.1% -- -- 20,750 14.2
Inc.
45 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
K-G, L.P. 1,242,353 9.7% 6.8% -- -- 1,250 *
Winston J. Churchill
Frederick M. Danziger
John Fletcher
W&M Management
Company, Inc.
6541 Lexington Avenue
29th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Harvey Sandler 1,000,000(9) 7.8% 5.5% -- -- -- --
c/o Sandler Capital
767 Fifth Avenue
45th Floor
New York, NY 10153
BEA Associates 935,000(10) 7.3% 5.1% -- -- -- --
153 East 53rd Street
One Citicorp Center
New York, NY 10022
Banque Nationale de Paris 654,354(11) 4.9 3.4 -- -- 20,000 13.7
(Switzerland) Ltd.
Aeschengraben 26
P. O. Box 4002 Basle
Switzerland
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SERIES 1995 PREFERRED
COMMON STOCK 1990 PREFERRED STOCK STOCK
-------------------------------------------- ------------------------- -----------------------
AMOUNT AND AMOUNT AND
AMOUNT AND NATURE PERCENT PERCENT NATURE OF PERCENT NATURE OF PERCENT
OF BENEFICIAL OF OF BENEFICIAL OF BENEFICIAL OF
BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP CLASS (1) CLASS (2) OWNERSHIP CLASS (3) OWNERSHIP CLASS (4)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
The SC Fundamental 462,470(12) 3.5 2.5 -- -- 13,000 8.9
Value Fund, L.P.
S.C. Fundamental Value
BVI, Inc.
SC Fundamental, Inc.
Gary N. Seigler
Peter M. Collery
711 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022
First Eagle Fund N.V. 320,000(13) 2.4 1.7 -- -- 10,000 6.8
c/o Arnhold & S.
Bleichroeder, Inc.
45 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10006
Clarex Limited 320,000(14) 2.4 1.7 -- -- 10,000 6.8
Scotiabank Bldg., 3rd Floor
Rawson Square
Nassau, N.P., Bahamas
The South America 320,000(15) 2.4 1.7 -- -- 10,000 6.8
Fund N.V.
c/o Brown Brothers
Harriman & Co.
P. O. Box 1536
Pine Street Station
New York, NY 10268
Jack R. Crosby 380,210(16) 2.9% 2.0% -- -- -- --
J. Kelly Elliott 50,330(17) * * -- -- -- --
Jack S. Gray, Jr. 498,722(18) 3.8% 2.7% 9,850 1.4% -- --
Lee A. Lahourcade 10,214(19) * * 2,066 * -- --
All directors and 1,333,812 10.0% 7.0% 11,916 1.6% 1,250 *
officers as a group
(five persons)
</TABLE>
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* Less than one percent
(1) Calculated as the fraction of which the numerator is the total number of
Common Stock shares or Common Stock equivalent shares owned by the
director, officer or holder of 5% or more of the Company's shares (the
"Beneficial Owner") which is calculated as the sum of the number of shares
of Common Stock owned, the number of shares of Common Stock into which the
Preferred Stock owned could be converted, and the number of shares of
Common Stock which could be acquired within 60 days by the exercise of
warrants or options, and the denominator of which is the sum of the total
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, the number of shares of
Common Stock into which the Preferred Stock owned by the Beneficial Owner
could be converted, and the number of shares of Common Stock which could be
acquired by the Beneficial Owner within 60 days by the exercise of warrants
and options.
(2) Calculated as the fraction of which the numerator is the total number of
Common Stock shares or Common Stock equivalent shares owned by the
Beneficial Owner which is calculated as the sum of the number of shares of
Common Stock owned, the number of shares of Common Stock into which the
Preferred Stock owned could be converted, and the number of shares of
Common Stock which could be acquired within 60
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days by the exercise of warrants or options, and the denominator of which
is the sum of the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, the
total number of shares of Common Stock into which the aggregate outstanding
Preferred Stock could be converted, and the number of shares of Common
Stock which could be acquired by the Beneficial Owner within 60 days by the
exercise of warrants or options.
(3) Based on 693,864 shares outstanding.
(4) Based on 146,312 shares outstanding.
(5) Mr. Lieberman filed a Schedule 13D dated March 17, 1992 in which he stated
that he has no current definitive plan to gain control of the Company or to
cause the Company to change its current board of directors or management,
capitalization, dividend policy, business or corporate structure.
(6) Includes 895,000 shares of Common Stock held directly and 960,000 shares
issuable upon conversion of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock held directly.
(7) Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G on April 15, 1996 in
which they indicated that they disclaimed beneficial ownership of 728,500
shares of Common Stock reflected in the table. Includes 449,400 shares
subject to warrants, 664,000 shares issuable upon conversion of the Series
1995 Preferred Stock and 262,516 shares held in discretionary accounts as
to which Bleichroeder acts as investment advisor.
(8) K-G, L.P., John Fletcher, W&M Management Company, Inc., Frederick M.
Danziger and Winston J. Churchill, Jr. filed an amended Schedule 13D on
July 1, 1995 in which they indicated they were members of a "group" for the
purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
regulations promulgated thereunder. Includes 1,201,711 shares held
directly and 40,000 shares issuable upon conversion of the Series 1995
Preferred Stock which is held directly. 286,281 of such shares are held by
Mr. Churchill and his wife, Barbara G. Churchill, 62,500 shares are held by
the Winston J. Churchill Retirement Plan of which Mr. Churchill is a
beneficiary, 100,000 of such shares are held by affiliates of K-G, L.P.
other than Mr. Churchill and 62,500 shares are held by Lucy C. Danziger,
Trustee U/I/D 6/30/54. The Sharpe Irrevocable Intervivos Trust, of which
Jack R. Crosby's wife is the sole beneficiary, holds a limited partnership
interest in 853,572 of such shares. (see note 16)
(9) Mr. Sandler, 21st Century Communications Partners, L.P., 21st Century
Communications T-E Partners, L.P., 21st Century Communications Foreign
Partners, L.P., Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., Sandler Capital
Management and ARH Media Corp. filed a Schedule 13D dated May 5, 1995 in
which they indicated that they were members of a "group" for the purposes
of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, and that they held directly as a group 1,000,000
shares of Common Stock.
(10) All such shares are held directly in discretionary accounts over which BEA
exercises voting and investment control. In a Schedule 13G dated January
15, 1996, BEA disclaimed beneficial ownership of all such shares.
(11) Consists of 14,354 shares of Common Stock held directly and 640,000 shares
issuable upon conversion of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock held directly.
(12) The SC Fundamental Value Fund, L.P., S.C. Fundamental Value BVI, Inc., S.C.
Fundamental, Inc., Gary N. Seigler and Peter M. Collery filed a Schedule
13D dated May 2, 1995 in which they indicated that The SC Fundamental Value
Fund, L.P. and S.C. Fundamental, Inc. were members of a "group," and that
Mr. Seigler and Mr. Collery may, without so admitting, be members of a
"group," in each case, for the purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Includes
46470 shares of Common Stock held directly and 416,000 shares available
upon conversion of the Series 1995 Preferred Stock held directly.
(13) All such shares are held directly in a discretionary account over which
Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. exercises voting and investment control.
Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership of such
shares, all of which are reflected in their holdings. See note (7) above.
(14) Consists of shares issuable upon conversion of the Series 1995 Preferred
Stock held directly.
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(15) Consists entirely of shares of Common Stock issuabale upon conversion of
Series 1995 Preferred Stock held directly.
(16) Excludes 172,043 shares held by the Jack R. Crosby Intervivos Trust as to
which members of Mr. Crosby's immediate family are the beneficiaries and as
to which Mr. Crosby disclaims any voting or investment power. Excludes
853,752 shares and warrants for an additional 52,500 shares held indirectly
by the Sharpe Irrevocable Intervivos Trust as to which Mr. Crosby's wife is
the sole beneficiary and as to which Mr. Crosby disclaims any voting or
investment power. See footnote 8 above. Includes 136,460 shares held
directly by Mr. Crosby and options to acquire 243,750 shares. Mr. Crosby
holds additional options to acquire 331,250 shares that are not exercisable
within 60 days. In October 1994, Mr. Crosby sold 770,979 shares of Common
Stock and options and warrants to acquire an aggregate of 82,593 shares.
(17) Includes 9,394 shares held directly and 56,873 shares subject to currently
exercisable warrants and options.
(18) Calculated as the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock owned
directly (242,628), plus the following number of shares of Common Stock
into which the shares of Preferred Stock could be converted: 11,341 shares
held by Mr. Gray directly and 1,003 shares held in trust for the benefit of
Mr. Gray's child. Mr. Gray holds options to acquire 500,000 shares, of
which 243,750 are currently exercisable.
(19) Includes 1,880 shares into which shares of Preferred Stock held directly by
Mr. Lahourcade may be converted and 8,334 shares subject to options granted
to Mr. Lahourcade on October 4, 1994.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
- --------------------------------------------------------
As part of the consideration for the purchase by the Company of
substantially all of the assets of American Century Corporation (the "Asset
Purchase"), on July 11, 1990, the Company granted to Mr. John Kerr, a security
holder of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company, an option
exercisable immediately and expiring July 11, 1996 to purchase 198,216 shares of
Common Stock at an initial purchase price of $3.50 per share, to be adjusted
upward quarterly by a factor of 2.5% beginning October 1, 1991. In September
1994, the option was amended to freeze the exercise price at $4.70 per share.
On October 10, 1989, the Company and J. Kelly Elliott executed a letter
agreement pursuant to which Mr. Elliott's employment with the Company was
terminated effective October 31, 1989. In return for the termination of his
employment agreement and certain agreements respecting future consulting
services, the Company was obligated to make payments under the letter agreement
to Mr. Elliott or his designees of $130,000 per year for five years. During the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 payments to Mr. Elliott under the letter
agreement were $75,831.
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During fiscal year 1996, J. Kelly Elliott was indebted to the Company in
the amount of approximately $84,000, including accrued and unpaid interest by
virtue of a loan which had been made in 1989. In March 1996, the Company agreed
that Mr. Elliott could satisfy his obligation by assigning to the Company 21,567
shares of outstanding Common Stock, which was then trading at approximately
$3.75 per share, and cash of approximately $5,000. The note was satisfied on
these terms during the first quarter of fiscal 1997 and the Company retired the
Common Stock.
Rust Management Services, Inc., a Texas corporation ("RMSI") of which Jack
R. Crosby is the sole shareholder, has provided the part-time services of
several of its employees to the Company. Pursuant to this arrangement, the
Company's pro rata share of the expenses associated with RMSI's employment of
these individuals is reimbursed by the Company at RMSI's cost. During the
fiscal years ended March 31, 1996 and March 31, 1995, payments to RMSI pursuant
to this arrangement were approximately $130,000 and $91,000, respectively.
The Company leases its executive offices in Austin, Texas in a six-story
office building which was sold in June of 1996. Jack Gray is the trustee of a
trust which is a minority interest limited partner of the partnership which
acquired the building.
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PART IV
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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Financial Statements
--------------------
The following financial statements are set forth under Part II, Item 7
of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB on the pages indicated
PAGE IN THIS
FORM 10-KSB
------------
Independent Auditors' Report 22
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 1996 and 1995 23
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years
ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 24
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
years ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 25
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years
ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 26
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 27
Exhibits
--------
(Asterisk indicates exhibits previously filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission which are incorporated herein by reference to this
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31,
1996.)
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
----------- -----------
* 3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of Tescorp,
Inc. filed July 11, 1990 [EXHIBIT 3.1 TO FORM 8
DATED JULY 18, 1990]
* 4.1 Statement of Resolution Establishing and
Designating the Series 1990 10% Convertible
Preferred Stock of Tescorp, Inc. filed July 11,
1990 [EXHIBIT 4.1 TO FORM 8 DATED JULY 18, 1990]
* 4.2 Warrant Agreement dated July 11, 1990 between
Tescorp, Inc. and First Interstate Bank of Texas,
N.A., as Warrant Agent [EXHIBIT 4.2 TO FORM 8
DATED JULY 18, 1990]
* 4.3 Escrow Agreement dated July 11, 1990 between
Tescorp, Inc. and First Interstate Bank of Texas,
N.A., as Escrow Agent [EXHIBIT 4.3 TO FORM 8 DATED
JULY 18, 1990]
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*10.1 Agreement dated March 29, 1985 among Tescorp,
Inc., Trucena American Investments N.V., National
City Venture Corporation, Jack R. Crosby, Jack A.
Morgan, Jr., Jeffery C. Garvey, RC Energy, Ltd.
and Rust Investment Company [EXHIBIT 10.1 TO FORM
10 DATED JUNE 27, 1990]
*10.2 Tescorp, Inc. Incentive Stock Option Plan
[EXHIBIT 10.2 TO FORM 10 DATED JUNE 27, 1990]
*10.3 Form of Stock Option Agreements between Tescorp,
Inc. and Incentive Stock Option Plan Participants
[EXHIBIT 10.3 TO FORM 10 DATED JUNE 27, 1990]
*10.4 Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11,
1990 [EXHIBIT 10.4 TO FORM 8 DATED JULY 18, 1990]
*10.5 Option Agreement between Tescorp, Inc. and John
C. Kerr [EXHIBIT 10.5 TO FORM 8 DATED JULY 18,
1990]
*10.6 Severance Agreement dated November 1, 1989
between Tescorp, Inc. and J. Kelly Elliott
[EXHIBIT 10.6 TO FORM 10 DATED JUNE 27, 1990]
*10.7 Warrant dated July 11, 1990 issued to National
City Venture Corporation [EXHIBIT 10.7 TO FORM 8
DATED JULY 18, 1990]
*10.8 Warrant dated July 11, 1990 issued to Mid-West
Holdings Limited Partnership [EXHIBIT 10.8 TO FORM
8 DATED JULY 18, 1990]
*10.9 Warrant dated July 11, 1990 issued to Jack A.
Morgan, Jr. [Exhibit 10.9 to Form 8 dated July 18,
1990]
*10.10 Warrant dated April 18, 1985 issued to Jack R.
Crosby, L.P. [EXHIBIT 10.10 TO FORM 8 DATED JULY
18, 1990]
*10.11 Warramt dated July 11, 1990 issued to Rust
Group, L.P. [EXHIBIT 10.11 TO FORM 8 DATED JULY
18, 1990]
*10.12 Lease Agreement dated June 30, 1989 by and
between Gerald Hazelhurst and Tescorp, Inc.
[EXHIBIT 10.12 TO FORM 10-K DATED JUNE 28, 1991]
*10.13 Agreement dated January 12, 1978 by and between
A.C. Mock and Clif Mock Company [EXHIBIT 10.13 TO
FORM 10-K DATED JUNE 28, 1991]
*10.14 Renewal and Modification of Lease Agreement
dated October 21, 1983 by and between A.C. Mock
and Clif Mock Company [EXHIBIT 10.14 TO FORM 10-K
DATED JUNE 28, 1991]
*10.15 Renewal and Modification of Lease Agreement
dated August 5, 1987 by and between A.C. Mock and
Clif Mock Company [EXHIBIT 10.15 TO FORM 10-K
DATED JUNE 28, 1991]
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*10.16 Renewal and Modification of Lease Agreement
dated December 28, 1987 by and between A.C. Mock
and Clif Mock Company [EXHIBIT 10.16 TO FORM 10-K
DATED JUNE 28, 1991]
*10.17 Agreement between C. Robert Bunch and Tescorp,
Inc. dated July 26, 1991 [EXHIBIT 10.17 TO FORM
10-K DATED JUNE 28, 1991]
*10.18 Employment Contract between James H. Miller and
Tescorp, Inc. effective April 1, 1992
*10.19 Asset Purchase Agreement among Input/Output,
Inc., Tescorp Seismic Products, Inc. and Tescorp,
Inc. dated February 4, 1994 [EXHIBIT 10.19 TO FORM
10-QSB DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1994]
*10.20 Asset Purchase Agreement among Tescorp, Inc.
Clif Mock Company, Metserco Corporation,
Wheatly*TXT Corp. and Mock Holdings, Inc. dated
July 8, 1993 [EXHIBIT 2 TO FORM 8-K DATED JULY 21,
1993]
*10.21 Tescorp, Inc. 1993 Non-Employee Directors Stock
Option Plan [EXHIBIT 10.21 TO FORM 10-KSB DATED
JULY 1, 1994]
*10.22 Form of Stock Option Agreements between Tescorp,
Inc. and Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan
Participants [EXHIBIT 10.22 TO FORM 10-KSB DATED
JULY 1, 1994]
*10.23 Tescorp, Inc. 1991 Incentive Plan [EXHIBIT 10.23
TO FORM 10-KSB DATED JULY 1, 1994]
*10.24 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreements
between Tescorp, Inc. and Tescorp, Inc. 1991
Incentive Plan Participants [EXHIBIT 10.24 TO FORM
10-KSB DATED JULY 1, 1994]
*10.26 Form of Term Loan Agreement dated December 20,
1995 between Osvaldo Rossi and Carlos Jose Saba
and Austral Communications Corp. [EXHIBIT 99.1 TO
FORM 8-K DATED JANUARY 3, 1996]
*10.25 Form of Subscription Agreements between Tescorp,
Inc. and subscribers of common stock, $0.02 par
value, of Tescorp, Inc. [EXHIBIT 4.1 TO FORM 8-K
DATED MAY 5, 1995]
22.1 Subsidiaries of the registrant
23.1 Independent Auditors' Consent
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K
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The following is the date and description of the events reported on
Form 8-K covering events in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1996:
DATE OF EARLIEST
DATE EVENT REPORTED
FILED ON FORM 8-K DESCRIPTION
----- ---------------- -----------
March 29, 1996* February 27, 1996 Acquisition of Argentine
Cable System
________________
*Form 8-K/A filed April 12, 1996 for the same acquisition.
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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.
TESCORP, INC.
Date: June 28, 1996 By: JACK S. GRAY, JR.
-- ----------------------------------------
Jack S. Gray, Jr.
President and Chief Operating Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: June 28, 1996 By: JACK R. CROSBY
-- ----------------------------------------
Jack R. Crosby
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
and Director
Date: June 28, 1996 By: JACK S. GRAY, JR.
-- ----------------------------------------
Jack S. Gray, Jr.
President and Chief Operating
Officer and Director
Date: June 28, 1996 By: WINSTON J. CHURCHILL
-- ----------------------------------------
Winston J. Churchill
Director
Date: June 28, 1996 By: J. KELLY ELLIOTT
-- ----------------------------------------
J. Kelly Elliott
Director
Date: June 28, 1996 By: LEE A. LAHOURCADE
-- ----------------------------------------
Lee A. Lahourcade
Director
Date: June 28, 1996 By: JOHN D. BECKER
-- ----------------------------------------
John D. Becker
Controller and Principal
Accounting Officer
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ANNEX 2
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 1996
Commission File Number 0-18663
TESCORP, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 74-2129403
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
327 Congress Avenue, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78701
(Address of principal executive offices)
(512) 476-2995
(Issuer's telephone number)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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
----- -----
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Shares Outstanding at November 4, 1996
Common Stock, $ .02 par value 13,000,261
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):
Yes No X
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TESCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1996
Assets (Unaudited) March 31, 1996
------ ------------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,852,873 $ 8,529,100
Accounts receivable-subscribers, net 1,847,275 1,596,676
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,676,981 2,348,648
Plant and equipment, net 8,915,041 7,132,938
Franchise costs, net of amortization 25,766,552 24,949,470
------------ ------------
Total assets $ 43,058,722 $ 44,556,832
============ ============
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
------------------------------------
Accounts payable $ 1,593,655 $ 1,311,578
Accrued license and copyright fees 1,084,978 1,840,526
Income taxes payable 807,095 492,687
Accrued payroll and social charges 545,077 422,734
Accrued taxes 484,539 661,176
Other liabilities 670,792 938,821
Long-term debt 1,059,287 447,651
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 6,245,423 6,115,173
------------ ------------
Minority Interest 995,231 1,018,702
------------ ------------
Stockholders' Equity:
Series 1990 Convertible preferred stock, $1 par value, $5 redemption value
per share, 704,684 shares authorized and 693,864 shares issued and
outstanding with an aggregate preference on
liquidation of $3,469,320 693,864 693,864
Series 1995 Convertible preferred stock, $1 par value, $100 redemption
value per share, 200,000 shares authorized and 146,062 and 148,500 shares
outstanding at September 30 and March 31, 1996, respectively, with an
aggregate preference on liquidation of
$14,062,000 and $14,850,000, respectively 146,062 148,500
Common stock, $.02 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized
and 12,814,277 and 12,495,091 issued and outstanding at
September 30, and March 31, 1996, respectively 256,286 249,902
Additional paid-in capital 65,945,517 65,359,628
Accumulated deficit (31,223,661) (28,959,437)
------------ ------------
35,818,068 37,492,457
Less treasury stock, 100,000 shares of common, at cost -- (69,500)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 35,818,068 37,422,957
Commitments and contingencies -- --
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 43,058,722 $ 44,556,832
============ ============
</TABLE>
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 5,527,433 $ 3,867,058
----------- -----------
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs 3,922,088 2,756,480
General and administrative expenses 1,052,541 795,172
Depreciation and amortization 1,229,223 662,001
----------- -----------
Total operating costs and expenses 6,203,852 4,213,653
----------- -----------
Operating loss (676,419) (346,596)
----------- -----------
Other income
Interest income 71,691 40,076
Other income (expense) 2,834 (8,572)
Interest expense (57,925) (123,190)
----------- -----------
Total other income 16,600 (91,686)
----------- -----------
Loss before provision for income taxes (659,819) (438,281)
Income tax expense 129,014 116,000
----------- -----------
Net loss before minority interests (788,833) (554,281)
Minority interest in the loss of
consolidated subsidiaries 8,859 17,440
----------- -----------
Net loss (779,974) (536,841)
Preferred stock dividends (378,858) (86,734)
----------- -----------
Net loss applicable to
common stock $(1,158,832) $ (623,575)
=========== ===========
Loss per share applicable to common stock $ (0.09) $ (0.05)
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 10,929,345 $ 6,594,767
------------ ------------
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs 7,837,453 4,594,267
General and administrative expenses 1,930,994 1,312,329
Depreciation and amortization 2,367,458 1,076,470
------------ -----------
Total operating costs and expenses 12,135,905 6,983,066
------------ -----------
Operating loss (1,206,560) (388,299)
------------ -----------
Other income
Interest income 159,236 140,410
Other income 9,582 77,411
Interest expense (96,723) (197,242)
------------ ------------
Total other income 72,095 20,579
------------ ------------
Loss before provision for income taxes (1,134,465) (367,720)
Income tax expense 242,377 143,000
------------ -----------
Net loss before minority interests (1,376,842) (510,720)
Minority interest in the (income)
loss of consolidated subsidiaries 23,155 (4,159)
------------ -----------
Net loss (1,353,687) (514,879)
Preferred stock dividends (762,592) (173,468)
------------ -----------
Net loss applicable to
common stock $ (2,116,279) $ (688,347)
============ ===========
Loss per share applicable to common stock $ (0.17) $ (0.06)
============ ===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss ($1,353,687) ($514,879)
----------- -----------
Adjustments to reconcile net income
loss to net cash provided by operating
activities, net ofassets and liabilities
of acquired businesses:
Minority share of net income (loss)
of consolidated subsidiaries (23,155) 4,159
Depreciation and amortization 2,367,458 1,076,470
Amortization on note payable to sellers - 118,863
Increase in accounts and notes receivable,
net (250,600) (279,223)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses
and other assets 646,603 (652,643)
Increase in accounts payable 182,200 106,521
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities (792,205) 136,348
----------- -----------
2,130,301 510,495
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 776,614 (4,384)
----------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets - 182,471
Property additions (1,550,734) (825,308)
Proceeds from principal repayment on
mortgages 5,608 21,514
Loans to Joint Venture Partners - (18,052)
Acquisition of cable television systems,
net of cash acquired (2,548,025) (6,266,855)
----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (4,093,151) (6,906,230)
----------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of bank debt - 267,792
Repayments of seller and bank debt (189,365) (1,831,900)
Decrease in cash overdraft - (84,138)
Dividends paid on preferred stock (660,611) (173,468)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock
purchase warrants and options 490,286 -
Private placement proceeds, net of
issuance costs - 8,540,000
----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities (359,690) 6,718,286
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,676,227) (192,328)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 8,529,100 2,778,564
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End of period $ 4,852,873 $ 2,586,236
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Significant non-cash financing activities
are as follows:
Distribution of common stock to holders
of Series 1995 Preferred Stock
electing to receive dividends in
the form of common stock $ 101,980 $ -
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Retirement of treasury stock $ 150,376 $ -
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TESCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 1996
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
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Tescorp, Inc. (referred to herein collectively with its subsidiaries as
"Tescorp" or the "Company") is a Texas corporation that was organized in 1980.
The Company is engaged in the business of acquiring and developing cable
television systems and communication properties in Latin America.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) have been made that are considered necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial condition of the Company as of September 30, 1996,
and of the results of its operations for the three and six month periods then
ended. These consolidated statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-KSB
which includes audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31,
1996. Please note that certain amounts have been reclassified for comparability
with the current year presentation.
Effective as of April 1994, the Company entered into a contractual Joint
Venture (the "Joint Venture") to acquire cable television and communications
properties in Latin America. To facilitate the Company's participation in the
Joint Venture, the Company organized two new subsidiaries: Austral
Communications Corp. ("Austral"), a Texas corporation which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, and Comunicaciones Austral S.A. ("CASA"), an
Argentine Sociedad Anonima which is a 97 percent owned subsidiary of Austral.
To facilitate the activities of the Joint Venture in Argentina, the Company and
its partners in the Joint Venture (the "Joint Venture Partners") have organized
two new Argentine Sociedades Anonimas each of which is or will be 97 percent
owned by Austral: CableDifusion S.A. ("CableDifusion") and SMR S.A. ("SMR").
(CableDifusion and SMR are collectively referred to herein as the "Argentine
Joint Venture Companies").
CableDifusion is responsible for the management of the Argentine Cable
Companies (as defined below). SMR, which was originally organized to pursue
licenses to own and operate businesses deploying Enhanced Specialized Mobile
Radio and/or related technologies in Argentina, has been utilized to facilitate
Austral's acquisition of direct ownership interests in certain Argentine cable
companies.
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For the two fiscal years ended March 31, 1996, the Company loaned or
committed to loan to the Joint Venture Partners, CASA and SMR an aggregate of
approximately $29.1 million (the "Partner Loans") for the purpose of acquiring,
pursuant to the Joint Venture, the following eight Argentine companies which own
and operate cable television systems in Argentina: Televisora Austral S.A.
("Televisora"), CableMax S.A. which was formerly known as Canal 2 TV Austral
S.A. ("CableMax"), ARTV S.A. ("ARTV") which was formerly known as Reconquista
Televisora Color S.A., Avellaneda Video Cable S.A. ("AVC"), Cable Vision
Gallegos S. A. ("CVG"), Teveca S.R.L. ("Teveca"), CablePlus S.A. ("CablePlus"),
and SIR TV S.R.L. ("SIR TV"). Additionally, during the first six months of
fiscal 1997, the Company loaned or has committed to loan approximately $6.8
million to finance the acquisition activity described in the following
paragraphs.
In the first quarter of fiscal 1997, Televisora acquired substantially all
of the outstanding equity of TV Nieve, S. A. ("TV Nieve"). During this period
the Company and the Joint Venture Partners formed Transcable, S. A.
("Transcable" which is effectively 97 percent owned by the Company) to acquire
substantially all of the assets of a cable television system in Rawson, Chubut
Province, Argentina (see Note 2).
In the second quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company purchased substantially
all of the assets of TV SIS, S. R. L. Additionally, the Company entered into a
contract to purchase certain cable television assets of Comodoro Rivadavia
Sociedad Comercial Colectiva de Television y Radiodifusion ("Comodoro"), which
is located in the Chubut province (see Note 2).
Hereinafter, TV Nieve, Transcable and the eight cable companies are
hereinafter referred to as the Argentine Cable Companies. The location of the
cable television systems operated by the Argentine Cable Companies follows
below:
Name of Company Location (City-Province)
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Televisora/TV Nieve Ushuaia-Tierra Del Fuego Province
CableMax Rio Gallegos-Santa Cruz Province
ARTV Reconquista-Santa Fe Province
AVC Avellaneda-Santa Fe Province
CVG Rio Gallegos-Santa Cruz Province
Teveca San Carlos de Bariloche-Rio Negro Province
CablePlus San Carlos de Bariloche-Rio Negro Province
SIR TV Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn-Chubut Province
Transcable Rawson-Chubut Province
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Ownership of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies and Argentine Cable
Companies (other than Transcable) is held subject to the Joint Venture Agreement
by the Joint Venture Partners or nominees of the Company. Pursuant to the Joint
Venture Agreement, the Company owns 97 percent of the economic interests held by
the Joint Venture Partners and nominees in the Argentine Cable Companies,
subject to a one percent profits interest granted by the Company to an
individual. The Joint Venture structure was adopted to comply with Argentine
regulatory policies in effect prior to March 31, 1995. In response to changes
in regulatory conditions, the Company has undertaken a reorganization of its
interests in the Argentine Joint Venture Companies and Argentine Cable
Companies. Austral will acquire or has acquired direct record ownership of 97
percent of each of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies and 99 percent of the
record ownership interests in Televisora, CableMax, ARTV, AVC, CVG and SIR TV,
and 80 percent of Teveca and CablePlus.
The Joint Venture will continue to hold the equitable, or economic
interests in the Argentine Cable Companies (other than Transcable). Through the
Joint Venture, and after giving effect to the one percent contractual profits
interest in Austral granted by the Company, the Company will hold approximately
96 percent of the economic interests in Televisora Austral, CableMax, ARTV, AVC,
CVG and SIR TV, and approximately 77 percent of Teveca and CablePlus.
NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS
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On April 1, 1996, the Company agreed to transfer to Televisora, an option
(the "TV Nieve Option") to purchase for approximately $174,000 a minority
interest in the equity of TV Nieve which provides MMDS television service in the
city of Ushuaia, Argentina. On the same day, Televisora purchased the remaining
majority interest in the equity of TV Nieve for approximately $1.15 million
less the outstanding balance of the TV Nieve liabilities pursuant to an
agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"). Concurrent with the execution of the
Purchase Agreement, Televisora made a downpayment to the sellers in the amount
of $450,000 which was advanced to Televisora by the Company on February 27,
1996. Accordingly, Televisora now owns or effectively controls all of the
outstanding equity of TV Nieve and the Company holds a 96 percent Joint Venture
interest in Televisora.
The aggregate purchase price for TV Nieve was approximately $1.3 million
including the price paid for the TV Nieve Option and downpayment made concurrent
with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, which was applied against the
purchase price. The Company advanced to Televisora the additional funds
necessary to consummate the acquisition of TV Nieve contemplated in the Purchase
Agreement. In addition to the purchase price, Televisora incurred approximately
$50,000 of closing costs relating primarily to the payment of legal and
accounting fees.
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Transcable acquired substantially all of the assets of Canal 4 Rawson Video
Cable ("Canal 4") for approximately $500,000 on May 31, 1996. Canal 4 provides
cable television service to the city of Rawson in the Chubut Province in
Argentina. The Company currently provides cable television services to the tri-
city area of Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn. In addition to the purchase
price, the Company anticipates that Transcable incurred approximately $15,000
of closing costs in connection with this transaction.
Effective August 30, 1996, the Company closed its purchase of substantially
all of the assets of TV SIS S. R. L. ("TV SIS"), for approximately $1.45
million. The Company has paid approximately $725,000 of the aggregate purchase
price, and the balance will be paid upon the fulfillment of certain conditions
of the purchase agreement, and incurred approximately $ 50,000 of closing
costs in connection with this transaction
The acquisition of TV Nieve and the assets of Canal 4 and TV SIS was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the
acquired assets and assumed liabilities were recorded at their estimated fair
values, which resulted in franchise costs of approximately $1.5 million that
will be amortized over 20 years. The allocation of the purchase price below is,
in certain instances, based on preliminary information and is therefore subject
to revision when additional information concerning asset and liability
valuations is obtained. In the opinion of the Company's management, the asset
and liability valuations for the purchases discussed above should not be
materially different than the allocations shown below. A summary of the
purchase price allocation is as follows:
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Accounts Receivable and other assets $ 145,000
Property and equipment 1,922,000
Franchise costs 1,488,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities (1,007,000)
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$ 2,548,000
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In September 1996, the Company entered into a contract to purchase
substantially all of the cable television assets of Comodoro , a company that
provides cable television service to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 subscribers in
the Argentine city of Comodoro Rivadavia, which is located in the Chubut
Province. The purchase price is approximately $3.5 million, subject to certain
adjustments. In accordance with the terms of the contract, the Company has made
a downpayment in the amount of approximately $388,000 and the balance of the
purchase price will be payable upon fulfillment by the sellers of certain
conditions necessary to effect a final sale of the assets. The Company
anticipates closing on this transaction prior to December 31, 1996 and in
addition to the purchase price, the Company anticipates paying approximately
$100,000 of closing costs.
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NOTE 3 - EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
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Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share attributable to
common shareholders was computed by dividing net earnings attributable to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding (12,800,764 and 12,488,343 for the three months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively and 12,702,826 and 11,646,458 for the
six months ended September 30, 1996, respectively). For the both the three and
six month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, common stock equivalents
were not included in the computation of weighted average shares outstanding
because their inclusion would be antidilutive. Fully diluted earnings per
share amounts are not presented for the periods ending September 30, 1996 and
1995, because they are antidilutive.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
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OF OPERATIONS.
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The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition
and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's
consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto, included
elsewhere herein, and the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1996. The annual report and the consolidated financial
statements provide additional information regarding the Company's financial
activities and condition.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
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For the three and six month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, the
operations of the Argentine Cable Companies and Argentine Joint Venture
Companies (collectively referred to as the "Latin American Operations") were
included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations. For the period
ended September 30, 1996, the Latin American Operations consisted of the ten
Argentine Cable Companies operating cable TV systems in five markets and the
three Argentine Joint Venture Companies. The results of operations for the
period ended September 30, 1995 included seven Argentine Cable Companies
operating cable TV systems in four markets. Two companies were acquired after
September 30, 1995; one of which, TV Nieve, S.A. ("TV Nieve") was acquired after
the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996. In addition, during the first quarter the
Company and the Joint Venture Partners formed Transcable.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1995
Revenue. For the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1996, the Company
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reported revenues of $5.53 million, a 42.9 percent increase compared to $3.87
million for the same period of the prior year. This increase was primarily a
result of revenues from the acquired companies: SIR TV (approximately $1.16
million); and TV Nieve (approximately $170,000). Also the acquisition of the
assets of two competing cable TV systems in Rawson (May, 1996) and in
Reconquista and Avellaneda (August, 1996) contributed approximately $190,000 to
the increase. Revenues from the companies in operation during both periods
increased approximately 3.3 percent. This increase in revenues resulted from
sales of premium pay services which more than offset a decline in basic service
subscriptions.
Operating Costs. In the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1996, the
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Company incurred $3.92 million of expenses in connection with the operation of
the Argentine Cable Companies, a 42.3 percent increase compared to $2.76 million
for the same period of the prior year. This increase related primarily to the
operations of SIR TV which was acquired after September, 1995(approximately
$1.04 million). The acquisition and subsequent consolidation of other Cable TV
systems has resulted in a decrease in personnel cost and some operating
expenses. However, programming cost, bad debts and other expenses directly
related to revenues have increased as a result of additional revenues from the
newly acquired Cable TV systems.
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General and Administrative Expenses. In the fiscal quarter ended September
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30, 1996, general and administrative expenses increased 32.4 percent to
approximately $1.05 millioncompared to the same period of the prior year.
Expenses of the Argentine Joint Venture Companies increased by approximately
$170,000 as a result of expanded operations and acquisition activity in
Argentina. Increases in expenditures at the Company's corporate offices also
contributed to the increase in overall general and administrative expenses.
This increase resulted primarily from increases in costs relating to insurance,
salaries of additional personnel, shareholder relations and travel and business
development expenditures primarily associated with financing and operational
activities.
Depreciation and amortization. In the fiscal quarter ended September 30,
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1996 depreciation and amortization increased to $1.23 million from approximately
$662,000 due primarily to (i) the amortization of franchise costs of the new
acquisitions of SIR TV, Teveca and TV Nieve, and (ii) the depreciation of
capital expenditures in existing cable TV systems and the additional cable TV
plant of the acquired companies.
Other Income (Expense). In the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1996,
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other income increased to approximately $17,000 from an expense of approximately
$92,000 primarily as a result of a decline in interest expense paid in
connection with the acquisitions of the cable television systems.
Income taxes. For the quarter ended September 30, 1996, the Company
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recorded income tax expense of approximately $129,000 compared to $116,000 for
the quarter ended September 30, 1995. Although the Company recognized a net loss
for the quarters ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, it has income tax expense
due to income from certain of its foreign subsidiaries. Under the income tax
regulations of Argentina, losses of one subsidiary may not offset income from
another in a consolidated tax return.
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1995
Revenue. For the six months ended September 30, 1996, the Company reported
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revenues of $10.93 million, a 65.7 percent increase compared to $6.59 million in
the same period of the prior year. This increase was primarily a result of
revenues from the acquired companies: SIR TV (approximately $2.38 million);
Teveca (approximately $1.12 million); and TV Nieve (-approximately $350,000).
Also the acquisition of the assets of two competing cable TV systems in Rawson
(May, 1996) and in Reconquista and Avellaneda (August, 1996) contributed
approximately $260,000 to the increase. Revenues from the companies in operation
during both periods increased approximately 3.4 percent. This increase in
revenues resulted from sales of premium pay services which more than offset a
decline in basic service subscriptions.
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Operating Costs. In the six months ended September 30, 1996, the Company
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incurred $7.84 million of expenses in connection with the operation of the
Argentine Cable Companies, a 70.6 percent increase compared to $4.59 million for
the same period of the prior year. This increase resulted primarily from
approximately $1.99 million of costs related to the operations of SIR TV which
was acquired after September, 1995 and approximately $870,000 of expenses
related to the first quarter operations of Teveca which was acquired in July
1995 and is not comparable until the second quarter. The acquisition and
subsequent consolidation of other Cable TV systems has resulted in a decrease in
personnel cost and some operating expenses. However, programming cost, bad debts
and other expenses directly related to revenues have increased as a result of
additional revenues from the newly acquired Cable TV systems. The operations of
TV Nieve were being merged into the operations of Televisora Austral during the
first quarter and a significant portion of the increased expenses incurred
during the first quarter did not recur in the second quarter.
General and Administrative Expenses. In the six months ended September 30,
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1996, general and administrative expenses increased to approximately $1.93
million from approximately $1.31. Expenses of the Argentine Joint Venture
Companies increased by approximately $425,000 as a result of expanded operations
and acquisition activity in Argentina. Increases in expenditures at the
Company's corporate offices also contributed to the increase in overall general
and administrative expenses. This increase resulted primarily from increases in
costs relating to insurance, salaries of additional personnel, shareholder
relations and travel and business development expenditures primarily associated
with financing and operational activities.
Depreciation and amortization. In the six months ended September 30, 1996
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depreciation and amortization increased to $2.37 million from approximately
$1.08 million due primarily to (i) the amortization of franchise costs of the
new acquisitions of SIR TV, Teveca and TV Nieve. (ii) the depreciation of
capital expenditures in existing cable TV systems and the additional cable TV
plant of the acquired companies.
Other Income (Expense). In the six months ended September 30, 1996, other
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income increased from approximately $21,000 to approximately $72,000 primarily
as a result of a decline in interest expense primarily as a result of a decline
in interest expense paid in connection with the acquisitions of the cable
television systems. During the six months ended September 30, 1995, the Company
reported other income in the amount of approximately $80,000 as a result of a
reduction in the liability of certain of the Argentine Cable Companies achieved
by the payment of such liability with government securities purchased at a
discount to face value but honored for payment purposes at face value, which did
not recur in the quarter ended June 30, 1996.
Income taxes. For the six months ended September 30, 1996, the Company
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recorded income tax expense of approximately $243,000 compared to approximately
$143,000 for the six months ended September 30, 1995. Although the Company
recognized a net loss for the six month periods ended September 30, 1996 and
1995, it has income tax expense due to income from certain of its foreign
subsidiaries. Under the income tax regulations of Argentina, losses of one
subsidiary may not offset income from another in a consolidated tax return.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30 and March 31, 1996, the balance sheets of the Argentine
Cable Companies and the Argentine Joint Venture Companies were consolidated in
the Company's balance sheet and the Company held $4.9 million and $8.5 million
of cash and cash equivalents, respectively. The $3.6 million decrease related
primarily to the acquisition of TV Nieve and the assets of Canal 4, TV SIS and
Rawson (approximately $2.5 million in the aggregate) and the $1.5 million of
property additions during the six month period. The cash and cash equivalents
are generally not subject to or impacted by changes in conditions or trends in
any single industry. However, they may be subject to significant changes in
overall economic conditions, and the funds held in accounts outside of the
United States (approximately $1.19 million at September 30, 1996) may be subject
to diminution in value caused by foreign currency devaluation or governmental
action.
At September 30, and March 31, 1996 working capital balances totaled
approximately $1.9 million and $6.1 million, respectively. The ratio of current
assets to current liabilities was approximately 1.3 times and 2.0 times,
respectively. The ratio of long-term debt to total assets was approximately
2.5% and 1.0%, at September 30, and March 31, 1996, respectively. The decrease
in working capital balances was primarily a result of the decrease in cash and
cash equivalents resulting from the acquisition of TV Nieve and the payment of
dividends on the Series 1995 and Series 1990 preferred stock.
In the first six months of fiscal 1997, the Company used $1.6 million of
cash and cash equivalents. During this period approximately $567,000 was
provided by operating activities, $2.3 million was used in investing activities
and approximately $73,000 was provided by financing activities.
The operating activities of the Company consist primarily of the operations
of the Latin American Operations which are involved in the ownership, operation
and management of cable television and communication properties in Argentina.
Management believes that the Company has substantially all of the resources
necessary to effectively implement the business plans of the existing Latin
American Operations in the present economic, political and regulatory
environments.
On April 1, 1996, the Company agreed to transfer to Televisora Austral, S.
A., an option (the "TV Nieve Option") to purchase for approximately $174,000 a
minority interest in the equity of TV Nieve, S. A. ("TV Nieve") which provides
MMDS television service in the city of Ushuaia, Argentina. On the same day,
Televisora purchased the remaining majority interest in the equity of TV Nieve
for approximately $1.15 million less the outstanding balance of the TV Nieve
liabilities pursuant to an agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"). Concurrent
with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, Televisora made a downpayment to
the sellers in the amount of $450,000 which was advanced to Televisora by the
Company on February 27, 1996. Accordingly, Televisora now owns or effectively
controls all of the outstanding equity of TV Nieve and the Company holds a 96
percent Joint Venture interest in Televisora.
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The aggregate purchase price for TV Nieve was approximately $1.3 million
including the price paid for the TV Nieve Option and downpayment made concurrent
with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, which was applied against the
purchase price. The Company advanced to Televisora the additional funds
necessary to consummate the acquisition of TV Nieve contemplated in the Purchase
Agreement. In addition to the purchase price, Televisora incurred approximately
$50,000 of closing costs relating primarily to the payment of legal and
accounting fees.
Transcable acquired substantially all of the assets of Canal 4 Rawson Video
Cable ("Canal 4") for approximately $500,000 on May 31, 1996. Canal 4 provides
cable television service to the city of Rawson in the Chubut Province in
Argentina. The Company currently provides cable television services to the tri-
city area of Trelew, Rawson and Puerto Madryn. In addition to the purchase
price, the Company anticipates that Transcable incurred approximately $15,000
of closing costs in connection with this transaction.
Effective on August 30, 1996, the Company closed its purchase of
substantially all of the assets of TV SIS S. R. L. ("TV SIS"), for approximately
$1.45 million. The Company has paid approximately $725,000 of the aggregate
purchase price, and the balance will be paid upon the fulfillment of certain
conditions of the purchase agreement.
In September 1996, the Company entered into a contract to purchase
substantially all of the cable television assets of Comodoro Rivadavia Sociedad
Comercial de Television Radiodifusion , a company that provides cable television
service to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 subscribers in the Argentine city of
Comodoro Rivadavia, which is located in the Chubut Province. The purchase price
is approximately $3.5 million, subject to certain adjustments. In accordance
with the terms of the contract, the Company has made a downpayment in the amount
of approximately $388,000 and the balance of the purchase price will be payable
upon fulfillment by the sellers of certain conditions necessary to effect a
final sale of the assets. The Company anticipates closing on this transaction
prior to December 31, 1996 and anticipates paying approximately $100,000 of
closing costs in addition to the purchase price
The Company's Series 1995 Convertible Preferred Stock provides for
cumulative, annual dividends in the amount of $8.00 per share payable on a
quarterly basis. The Company's Series 1990 Convertible Preferred Stock provides
for cumulative, annual dividends in the amount of $.50 per share payable on a
quarterly basis. For the six months ended September 30, 1996, this resulted in
approximately $712,000 of cash outflow compared to $173,000 for the comparable
period in the prior year, principally as a result of the issuance of the Series
1995 Convertible Preferred Stock in December 1995. The Company has not paid
dividends on its Common Stock, and it has no plans to make any such payments in
the future.
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Working capital requirements vary with business conditions and the nature
of the business being conducted. Management minimizes working capital
requirements to the extent practicable. In the opinion of management, the
Company possesses adequate cash flow from operations and working capital to meet
the on-going operating requirements of the existing Latin American Operations
through the current fiscal year which ending on March 31, 1997. Management
anticipates that additional financings will be required to expand the Company
via acquisition.
The Company continues to be actively involved in the acquisition and
development of cable television and communications properties in Latin America,
and it incurs expenses in identifying and pursuing opportunities before any
acquisition decision is made. The Company anticipates attempting to obtain
additional debt and equity financing to fund its participation in future
projects. The Company is unable to predict with any degree of certainty the
cost of its future projects or the amount of funds which will be available to
fund those projects. Therefore, the Company is unable to determine with any
degree of certainty its future funding requirements in connection with any
potential acquisition.
The operating characteristics of Latin American cable television and
communications businesses are significantly different than the businesses which
the Company previously operated. Additionally, changes in the business,
political and economic conditions of Latin America could materially impact the
financial performance of the Company. In light of the recent and potential
acquisitions of cable television systems in Argentina, investors should consider
that the historical performance of the Company is not necessarily indicative of
its future prospects or performance.
FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK
The Argentine Cable Companies and the Argentine Joint Venture Companies are
directly affected by Argentina's government, economic and fiscal policy and
other political factors. The Company believes that its financial condition and
its results of operations have not been adversely affected by these factors to
date. However, the Company can not predict with any degree of certainty the
likelihood that these elements will remain stable. Policy changes imposed by the
Argentine government in any of these areas could have a material adverse affect
on the Company.
Management is currently seeking licensure of the Company or its
subsidiaries with the assistance of the Joint Venture Partners and legal
counsel. To date and to the best knowledge of the management of the Company,
COMFER has formally approved or licensed two U. S. companies; however, the
Company has no assurance that COMFER will approve its licensure. A decision by
COMFER to deny the licensure of the Company or its affiliated entities to own
and operate cable television systems in Argentina could have a material adverse
impact on the operations and value of the Company.
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PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company was held on October
11, 1996. At the meeting, each of the existing directors was re-elected by the
following votes:
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SHAREHOLDER VOTES
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WITHHELD OR
FOR ABSTAIN
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DIRECTORS:
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Winston J. Churchill 10,522,749 41,345
Jack R. Crosby 10,521,724 42,370
J. Kelly Elliott 10,510,314 53,780
Jack S. Gray, Jr. 10,520,994 43,100
Lee A. Lahourcade 10,521,749 42,345
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Additionally, the proposal to increase the number of authorized shares of Common
Stock available for option grants under the Company's 1991 Incentive Plan from
1,400,000 to 2,000,000 was approved by the following votes:
FOR 10,415,988 AGAINST OR ABSTAIN 148,106
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit
No. Description
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports filed on Form 8-K filed during this quarter.
None.
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this amendment to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TESCORP, INC.
By: /s/ Jack S. Gray, Jr.
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Jack S. Gray, Jr.
President and Chief Operating
Officer
By: /s/ John D. Becker
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John D. Becker
Controller and
Principal Accounting Officer
Austin, Texas
November 12, 1996
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No person is authorized to give any information or to make any representation
not contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus, and if given or
made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been
authorized by the Company. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any sale
made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create an implication that there
has been no change in the facts set forth in this Prospectus or in the affairs
of the Company since the date hereof. This Prospectus does not constitute an
offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than
those to which it relates or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to
buy any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is
not authorized, or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not
qualified to do so, or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an
offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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<S> <C>
PROSPECTUS.................. 1
AVAILABLE INFORMATION....... 2
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN
INFORMATION BY REFERENCE.. 2
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
TO BE REGISTERED.......... 3
RISK FACTORS................ 4
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS........ 6
EXPERTS AND COUNSEL......... 10
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148,500 SHARES OF
PREFERRED STOCK
AND
5,986,726 SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK
OF
TESCORP, INC.
__________________
PROSPECTUS
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DECEMBER 4, 1996
