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, 1998
Commission File Number: 0-20307
AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as
specified in its charter)
Nevada 13-3592263
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)
13401 Railway Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114
(Address of principal executive offices)
(405) 752-8802
(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 such shorter
period as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes X No ___
As of October 31, 1998, 4,664,328 shares of the issuer's Class A common stock,
par value $.001, were issued and outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes ___; No X .
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,902,000 $ 1,458,000
Short term certificate of deposit --- 500,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $9,000 and $8,000 920,000 673,000
Current maturities of notes receivable 322,000 16,000
Prepaid expenses and other 177,000 107,000
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Total current assets 16,321,000 2,754,000
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Property and equipment, net 10,575,000 9,212,000
Notes receivable, net of current maturities 5,000 318,000
Other assets 2,216,000 1,111,000
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Total assets $ 29,117,000 $ 13,395,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other $ 2,613,000 $ 1,030,000
Current maturities of long-term debt 1,546,000 849,000
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Total current liabilities 4,159,000 1,879,000
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Long-term debt, less current maturities 14,484,000 5,129,000
Convertible debentures 3,850,000 4,150,000
Commitments and contingencies --- ---
Redeemable Class A Common Stock, $.001 par value
1,622,448 and no shares issued and outstanding 4,124,000 ---
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock:
Class A - par value $.001; 20,000,000
shares authorized 4,664,328 and 2,982,170
shares outstanding less 1,622,448 and no
shares subject to repurchase 3,000 3,000
Class B - no par; 4,000,000 shares authorized;
none and 3,900,000 shares outstanding --- ---
Preferred stock; par value $.001; 1,000,000
shares authorized; none issued --- ---
Paid-In capital 6,351,000 6,189,000
Accumulated deficit (3,854,000) (3,955,000)
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Total stockholders' equity 2,500,000 2,237,000
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 29,117,000 $ 13,395,000
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These accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Revenues $ 1,911,000 $ 1,506,000 $ 5,578,000 $ 4,026,000
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Costs and expenses
Direct operating 1,241,000 946,000 3,521,000 2,580,000
General and administrative 245,000 201,000 784,000 579,000
Development costs 37,000 15,000 174,000 60,000
Facilities held for sale 48,000 --- 79,000 ---
Depreciation and amortization 159,000 104,000 469,000 309,000
Amortization of discount on
convertible debentures --- 1,819,000 --- 1,819,000
Interest expense 282,000 193,000 717,000 510,000
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Loss from continuing operations
before income tax expense (benefit) (101,000) (1,772,000) (166,000) (1,831,000)
Income tax expense (benefit) --- --- --- ---
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Loss from continuing operations (101,000) (1,772,000) (166,000) (1,831,000)
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Discontinued operations:
Loss from operations, net of income tax --- (34,000) --- (58,000)
(Loss)gain on disposal, net of income tax --- --- --- ---
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Loss from discontinued operations --- (34,000) --- (58,000)
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Net loss $ (101,000) $ (1,806,000) $ (166,000) $ (1,889,000)
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Net loss per share:
Continuing operations $ (0.03) $ (0.60) $ (0.05) $ (0.62)
Discontinued operations 0.00 (0.01) 0.00 (0.02)
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Net income (loss) per share: $ (0.03) $ (0.61) $ (0.05) $ (0.64)
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Weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares outstanding 3,305,888 2,929,650 3,106,828 2,930,982
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(Unaudited)
For the nine months ended
September 30,
1998 1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Net loss $ (166,000) $ (1,889,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 469,000 309,000
Amortization of discount on convertible debentures --- 1,819,000
Writeoff of development and acquisition costs 111,000 ---
Loss on sale of property --- 7,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in -
Accounts receivable (247,000) (397,000)
Prepaid expenses and other (70,000) (373,000)
Accounts payable,
accrued liabilities and other 1,567,000 45,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,664,000 (479,000)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturity of certificate of deposit 500,000 ---
Capital expenditures (1,851,000) (849,000)
Proceeds from payments on notes receivable 7,000 ---
Proceeds from disposition of property --- 36,000
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,344,000) (813,000)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash advances from affiliates --- 67,000
Repayment of borrowings (5,407,000) (4,920,000)
Proceeds from borrowings 14,244,000 8,738,000
Proceeds from sale of redeemable common stock 4,124,000 ---
Proceeds from warrant and option exercise 163,000 24,000
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Net cash provided by financing activities 13,124,000 3,909,000
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NET INCREASE IN CASH 13,444,000 2,617,000
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,458,000 313,000
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 14,902,000 $ 2,930,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business -
Avalon Community Services, Inc. ("the Company" or "Avalon") is a developer and
manager of privatized community correctional facilities in the United States.
The Company provides a diverse range of programs and services to local, state
and Federal governmental agencies. The Company currently has 14 contracts in
four states, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Nebraska, with plans to significantly
expand into additional states.
Principles of Consolidation -
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries after elimination of all material intercompany
balances and transactions.
Use of Estimates -
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires the use of
management's estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying values of
certain assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts for certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents -
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities
of three months or less when purchased and money market funds to be cash
equivalents.
Concentrations of Credit Risk -
Financial instruments potentially subjecting the Company to concentrations of
credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments, accounts
receivable and notes receivable. The Company places its temporary cash
investments with high credit quality financial institutions and money market
funds and limits the amount of credit exposure to any one institution or fund.
However, the Company had a significant portion of its cash equivalents in one
money market fund at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, and held
significant funds in a short term certificate of deposit at one financial
institution at December 31, 1997. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to
accounts receivable are limited due to the fact that a significant portion of
the Company's receivables are from state governments. The Company maintains an
allowance for doubtful accounts for potential credit losses. Actual bad debt
expenses have not been material. Credit risk on a note receivable is partially
mitigated by the collateralization of the note by second lien on real estate.
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Property and Equipment -
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions
and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance and
repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property and equipment is
retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation
are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in
current operations. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over
the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and Improvements 40 Years
Furniture and Equipment 5 to 7 Years
Transportation Equipment 3 to 15 Years
Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets when indicators of
impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated
by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amounts. When required,
impairment losses are recognized based upon the estimated fair value of the
asset.
Income Taxes -
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years
of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
financial reporting amounts at each year-end based on enacted tax laws and
statutory tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences are
expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when
necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
Income tax expense is the tax payable for the period and the change during the
period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Revenue Recognition -
The Company recognizes revenues as services are provided. Revenues are earned
based on a daily rate per offender at the Company's correctional facilities.
Revenues are earned on a monthly contract basis for substance abuse treatment
services. All correctional and substance abuse revenues are received monthly
from various governmental agencies.
Deferred Development Costs -
Prior to the third quarter of 1998, development costs that could be directly
associated with an anticipated contract were capitalized, and, if the
recoverability from that contract was probable, they were deferred until the
anticipated contract had been awarded. The development costs were deferred until
the commencement of operations of the facility or contract period and amortized
over the anticipated life of the contract (including option and renewal
periods). Costs of unsuccessful or abandoned contracts were charged to expense
when their recovery was not considered probable. Facility costs are incurred
(after a contract is awarded) in connection with the opening of new facilities
under the contract. These costs were capitalized from the date of award until
commencement of operations and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term
of the contract. As of September 30, 1998, the Company had approximately $42,000
of deferred development costs which had been capitalized. Pursuant to Statement
of Position 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of Start Up Activities", the remaining
costs will be charged to operations and reported as a cumulative effect in
change of accounting principle in the fourth quarter of 1998.
Development costs incurred in the third quarter of 1998 directly associated
with an anticipated contract have been charged to expense as incurred. All
future development costs incurred in association with new contract awards and
development projects will be charged to expense as incurred.
Net Loss Per Common Share -
Basic loss per share has been computed on the basis of weighted average shares
outstanding during each period. Diluted loss per share for the three months and
nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 is the same as basic loss per
share for each period because assumed exercise of options, warrants and
convertible debentures would be anti-dilutive.
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Interim Financial Statements -
The consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 1998 and the statements of
operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1997 are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments
that are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of such
date and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended.
All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature except for an
allocation of costs and original issue premium associated with a private
placement of equity and subordinated debt as described in Note 2, and a writeoff
of costs associated with a terminated business acquisition described in Note 8.
The financial statements included herein have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles and should be read in conjunction with
the December 31, 1997 Form 10-KSB filing. Footnote disclosures substantially
duplicating the disclosure contained in the most recent annual report on Form
10-KSB have been condensed or omitted. The results of operations for the three
months and nine months ended September 30, 1998, are not necessarily indicative
of the results that may be expected for the entire year ended December 31, 1998.
NOTE 2. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
September 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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Revolving bank line of credit $ --- $ 167,000
Notes payable to banks, collateralized by
equipment due in installments through
July 1999 with interest from 7.99% to 8.5% 86,000 89,000
Notes payable to banks, collateralized
by transportation equipment, due in
installments through March 2012
with interest ranging from 4.90% to 9.49%. 695,000 621,000
Notes payable to banks, collateralized
by land, buildings and improvements
due in installments through June 2012
with interest ranging from 8.5% to 11% 4,724,000 4,941,000
Note payable to an investment company,
unsecured, with interest at 12.5%, due
in four installments beginning in 2005,
including original issue premium 10,365,000 ---
Note payable to an individual, unsecured,
with interest at 8.5%, due in full April 1999 160,000 160,000
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16,030,000 5,978,000
Less - current maturities 1,546,000 849,000
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$ 14,484,000 $ 5,129,000
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The Company completed a $15,000,000 private placement of debt and equity with
an investment company on September 16, 1998. Under the terms of the agreements,
the Company tendered a note with a face value of $10,000,000 bearing interest of
12.5%, with interest only payable in quarterly installments until December 31,
2005, when the first of four quarterly principal installments are due.
Additionally, the Company tendered 1,622,448 shares of redeemable common stock
to the investment company. These shares are subject to repurchase by the Company
after five years from the date of issuance at the fair value, as defined in the
agreement, under certain circumstances or if the Company fails to meet certain
covenants required by the agreements.
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The Company has obtained an independent fair value appraisal of these debt and
equity instruments reflecting a fair value allocation of the debt of $10,365,000
and the fair value allocation of the redeemable common stock of $4,635,000. The
original issue premium of $365,000 will be accreted as a reduction of interest
expense over the term of the debt instrument. Costs of $1,654,000 (including
$266,000 representing fair value of warrants issued to financial advisors) have
been allocated to the debt and redeemable common stock based upon their fair
values. Costs of $511,000 allocated to the redeemable common stock have reduced
its book value to $4,124,000. Costs of $1,143,000 allocated to the debt
instrument will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt
instrument using the effective interest method.
The Company's revolving bank line of credit provides for aggregate maximum
borrowings of $750,000 and bears interest at 1% over national prime, (effective
rate of 9.25% at September 30, 1998 and 9.5% at December 31, 1997). The line of
credit is secured by the Company's Federal and state contract receivables.
Payment of dividends is restricted by terms of the Company's revolving credit
facility. The revolving bank line of credit matures June 5, 1999.
The Company refinanced a correctional facility in March 1998 for $1,730,000.
The note bears interest at 1.25% over national prime (effective rate of 9.5% at
September 30, 1998). The note is secured by a mortgage on one of the Company's
correctional facilities. Interest is due monthly on the note with all principal
advances and accrued interest due at April 15, 1999. The Company utilized
approximately $500,000 of the proceeds to retire existing debt on the
correctional facility. The remaining unfunded loan proceeds of $1,225,000 may be
drawn by the Company at any time prior to maturity.
The Company entered into a financing agreement in June 1998 to borrow up to
$1,730,000 to construct a new correctional facility. The note bears interest at
1.75% over national prime (effective rate of 10% at September 30, 1998). The
note is secured by a mortgage on the correctional facility. Interest is due
monthly on the note with all principal advances and accrued interest due at July
5, 1999. The Company has utilized $30,000 of the proceeds as of September 30,
1998. The remaining unfunded loan proceeds of $1,700,000 may be drawn by the
Company at any time prior to maturity. Substantially all notes payable and
long-term debt has been personally guaranteed by the Company's CEO.
NOTE 3. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
The Company completed a private placement of $4,150,000 of convertible
debentures on September 12, 1997. The debentures bear interest at 7.5% and
mature on September 12, 2007. The debentures may be redeemed by the Company at
any time after May, 2001 at 106.5% of principal, declining to 100% at maturity.
The debentures are convertible into common stock at $3.00 per share at any time
until their maturity. The debenture holders have signed agreements to
subordinate the debentures to the $10,000,000 face value note issued on
September 16, 1998. The Company redeemed $300,000 of convertible debentures at
face value during September 1998.
NOTE 4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company has outstanding 275,100 Class B stock purchase warrants providing
for the purchase of the Company's common stock at a price of $6.00 per share.
The warrants may be exercised at any time until their expiration at March 26,
1999. The warrants may be redeemed by the Company at any time for $.01 per
share, with the exception of certain warrants relating to 1,600 shares of common
stock.
The Company issued 1,000,000 Class C stock purchase warrants in August 1994,
in connection with a private placement. The placement provided for 100,000 Class
C stock purchase warrants reserved for underwriters. The Company issued an
additional 165,000 Class C stock purchase warrants in 1996 and 25,000 Class C
stock purchase warrants in 1997. The Company has issued 452,500 shares of common
stock upon the exercise of the Class C stock purchase warrants through September
30, 1998. The Company currently has 837,500 Class C stock purchase warrants
outstanding, including 100,000 warrants reserved for underwriters.
The Class C stock purchase warrants provide for the purchase of the Company's
common stock at any time until their expiration at December 30, 1999. The
exercise price of the class C warrants is $3.19 per share as of September
30,1998. The warrants may be redeemed by the Company upon certain events, for
$.01 per share.
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The Company issued 200,000 Class D stock purchase warrants in August 1996, in
connection with the acquisition of the El Paso Intermediate Sanction Facility.
The Class D stock purchase warrants provide for the purchase of the Company's
common stock at any time until their expiration at August 2, 2001. The exercise
price of the class D warrants is $4.20 per share as of September 30,1998. The
warrants may be redeemed by the Company upon certain events for $.01 per share.
The Company issued 79,000 Class E stock purchase warrants in September 1997,
in connection with the private placement of Convertible Debentures. The Class E
stock purchase warrants provide for the purchase of the Company's common stock
at a price of $3.00 per share at any time until their expiration at September
12, 2002. The warrants may be redeemed by the Company upon certain events for
$.01 per share.
A 1994 agreement provided for the issuance of an option for the issuance of
750,000 common stock purchase warrants to purchase common stock at $1.50 per
share for each dollar of Company debt guaranteed by the Company's CEO. The
warrants will have a five year term from the date of issuance.
NOTE 5. STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company adopted a stock option plan (the "Plan") providing for the
issuance of 250,000 shares of Class A common stock pursuant to both incentive
stock options, intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue
Code, and options that do not qualify as incentive stock options
("non-statutory"). The Option Plan was registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in November 1995. The purpose of the Plan is to provide
continuing incentives to the Company's officers, key employees, and members of
the Board of Directors. The options generally vest over a four or five-year
period with a ten year expiration period. On December 1, 1996, the Company
amended its stock option plan, increasing the number of shares available under
the Plan to 600,000. There are currently outstanding non-statutory options
providing for the issuance of 492,900 shares of Class A common stock at exercise
prices ranging from $1.50 to $4.25 per share. Options providing for the issuance
of 158,685 shares were exercisable at September 30, 1998.
NOTE 6. LITIGATION
The Company is a party to litigation arising in the normal course of business.
Management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a
material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
NOTE 7. SIGNIFICANT CONTRACTS
The Company was awarded a five year contract in March 1998 with the Oklahoma
Office of Juvenile Affairs. The contract is to provide services for 80 youthful
delinquent male offenders ages 13 to 19. The Company will design, build and
operate a new medium security facility to provide for housing, education,
program and recreation areas for these offenders. The contract is expected to
generate annual revenues of approximately $3,600,000 beginning in the first
quarter of 1999. The contract is expected to generate revenues of $18,800,000
over a five year period. The Company will complete the construction of the
facility and commence operations under this contract in the first quarter of
1999.
The Company was awarded a new contract in July 1998 with the Texas Department
of Criminal Justice for an additional 200 adult male offenders. The Company will
design and construct a new secure facility in El Paso, Texas on land contiguous
to the Company's existing 150 bed facility. The contract is expected to generate
annual revenues of approximately $2,400,000 beginning in the second quarter of
1999.
NOTE 8. TERMINATED ACQUISITION
The Company terminated its agreement to acquire certain assets of Rebound
Programs LLC in July 1998. The agreement was contingent upon criteria that could
not be satisfied. The Company incurred costs of approximately $100,000 related
to this acquisition. The Company recorded a $100,000 charge in the second
quarter of 1998 for these costs.
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NOTE 9. CORPORATE NAME CHANGE
The Company's Board of Directors approved a corporate name change to Avalon
Correctional Services, Inc in July 1998. The Company began conducting business
under the new name in July 1998. The name was changed to reflect the Company's
focus on the business of private corrections, since all non correctional
operations have been divested or are held for sale. The name change is subject
to shareholder approval at next year's annual meeting. The amendment of the name
change in the articles of incorporation will be made after shareholder approval.
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AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources -
The Company's business strategy is to focus on the private corrections
industry, expanding its operations into additional states through new Federal
and state contracts and selective acquisitions. This strategy was implemented in
the fourth quarter of 1996. The Company's non correctional operations have been
discontinued and all related assets have been sold or are held for sale. The
Company's 1998 results of operations include approximately $79,000 of costs
related to non correctional facilities held for sale.
Working capital at September 30, 1998 was $12,162,000 representing a current
ratio of 3.92. This compares to working capital of $875,000 and a current ratio
of 1.47 at December 31, 1997. The increase in working capital from December 31,
1997 is primarily due to the $15 million private placement of debt and
redeemable common stock completed on September 16, 1998. The Company plans to
utilize this capital to expand its business through development of new contracts
and acquisitions.
The Company has approximately $14.9 million of cash available for new
projects. The Company also has $2.9 million available from lines of credit. The
Company believes it has adequate cash reserves and cash flow from operations to
meet its current cash requirements. The Company expects current contracts to
generate sufficient income to increase cash reserves, while minimizing income
taxes through the utilization of tax loss carryforwards. The Company is
currently negotiating with financial institutions to obtain additional financing
to fund future growth. The Company is also evaluating equity sources of
financing. The Company may receive equity from the exercise of stock options,
warrants, or conversion of debentures.
The Company is aware of the risk of computer error in the year 2000. Such
error could cause computers to recognize the year 2000 as 1900 and cause the
computer to fail in calculation or function. As a result, the Company has
reviewed its computer operations and have identified all computers and systems
that are not year 2000 compliant (y2k). The Company's primary exposure to y2k
problems is in its financial reporting area. The Company has purchased and
ordered computer equipment and software to become fully y2k compliant. The cost
of this equipment, including testing and implementation to become y2k compliant
is expected to be approximately $15,000. The Company will test and implement the
new equipment and software before January 1, 1999.
The Company's major customers are State and Federal correctional agencies. An
effort is being made to confirm y2k compliance of each agency and how this may
impact the Company. The Company has no reason to believe that its contracts with
State and Federal government agencies will have an adverse effect because of y2k
compliance.
Results of Operations -
Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared to the Three Months Ended
September 30, 1997-
Total revenues increased by 27% to $1.91 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1998 from $1.51 million for the three months ended September 30,
1997. The increase was a result of the acquisition of the Turley Correctional
Facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma in October 1997, a new community transition program
contract awarded in June 1998 at the Ozark Correctional Facility in Fordland,
Missouri, and increased revenues from the Company's El Paso operations.
Revenues in the third quarter of 1998 were enhanced by the Turley Correctional
Facility providing $341,000 of revenues and the Company's El Paso operations
providing increased revenues of approximately $66,000 over the third quarter of
1997. The new community transition program contract award beginning in June
1998, accounted for $99,000 of revenues in the third quarter of 1998.
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The Company had a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 1998 of
$101,000 or $.03 basic and diluted earnings per share, as compared to a net loss
for the three months ended September 30, 1997 of $1,806,000 or $.61 basic and
diluted loss per share. The Company's net loss was primarily due to development
costs and other administrative expenditures for the Company's growth through
development of new projects and acquisitions. The loss in 1997 was primarily the
result of an immediate recognition of a discount on convertible debentures
issued in the third quarter of 1997.
Direct operating expenses increased by 31% for the three months ended
September 30, 1998 over the three months ended September 30, 1997, primarily as
a result of the contract award for the community transition program at Fordland,
Missouri, and the acquisition of the Turley Correctional Center in Tulsa,
Oklahoma in October 1997. The gross profit margin decreased slightly to 35% for
the three months ended September 30, 1998 from 37% for the three months ended
September 30, 1997. The majority of the decrease in the gross profit margin was
a result of the start up expenditures for the Company's new contract awards.
Discontinued Operations. The Company made the decision to discontinue all non
correctional operations in the fourth quarter of 1996. The Company's strategy is
to focus on opportunities in the corrections industry. All actual and expected
losses through the first quarter of 1998 were recorded in 1996 and 1997. The
Company currently has two non correctional facilities held for sale and
anticipates one facility will be sold in 1998. Third quarter 1998 costs related
to facilities held for sale were approximately $48,000 and are included in
continuing operations.
Corporate. General and administrative expenses increased to $245,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 1998 from $201,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 1997. The majority of this increase was a result of increased
staffing to manage the Company's development and expansion. The additional costs
resulted from the Company's focus on corrections and implementing a strategy for
growth through new contracts and acquisitions.
The increase in interest expense of $89,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 1998 over the third quarter of 1997 resulted from interest on the
convertible debentures issued in August and September of 1997, and interest
expense incurred on the private placement debt issued on September 16, 1998.
Immediate amortization of the discount on the convertible debentures in 1997
resulted in a $1.8 million charge to earnings in the third quarter of 1997.
Depreciation and amortization expense have increased commensurate with the
growth of the correctional operations.
Nine months ended September 30, 1998 compared to the nine months ended September
30, 1997 -
Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $166,000 or $.05 per
share as compared to a loss of $1,889,000 or $.64 per share in 1997. The loss in
1998 was primarily due to the writeoff of certain costs related to a terminated
acquisition and development costs incurred to obtain and develop new contracts.
The loss in 1997 was primarily the result of an immediate recognition of a
discount on convertible debentures issued in the third quarter of 1997.
Revenues from continuing operations increased by 39% in 1998 or by $1,552,000
compared to 1997. Revenue was $5,578,000 in 1998 compared to $4,026,000 in 1997.
Operating expenses from continuing operations increased by $941,000. Both
revenue and operating expense increases were primarily a result of the
acquisition of the Turley Correctional Facility and a new community transition
program contract at the Ozark Correctional Facility in Fordland, Missouri. The
gross profit margin increased to 37% for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 from 36% for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
General and administrative expenses increased by $205,000 in 1998. This
increase was due to staffing and administrative costs associated with the
Company's growth plan. Interest expense increased approximately $207,000 due to
the interest related to the convertible debentures issued in the third quarter
of 1997 and the private placement debt issued on September 16, 1998. Immediate
amortization of the discount on the convertible debentures in 1997 resulted in a
$1.8 million charge to earnings in the third quarter of 1997. Depreciation and
amortization expense have increased commensurate with the growth of the
correctional operations.
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AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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 - None.
Item 5. Other Information - None.
Item 6. a) Exhibits
Exhibit 27. Financial Data Schedule.
b) Reports on Form 8-K -
None filed in the third quarter of 1998
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AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirement of the Exchange Act, the registrant has
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Date: November 12, 1998 AVALON COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Jerry M. Sunderland
Jerry M. Sunderland, President
By: /s/ Paul Voss
Paul Voss, Vice President of Finance
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