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
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For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997
LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC.
Commission File Number 33-43423
A Delaware Corporation 65-0159115
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
3909 N.E. 163rd Street (305) 945-9300
Suite 202-B (Telephone Number)
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
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 [ ]
Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common equity, as of March 31, 1997: 3,300,000 shares.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC.
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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REVIEW REPORT
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AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONTENTS
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Accountants' Review Report 1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997
and December 31, 1996 2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's
Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and
the Year Ended December 31, 1996 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three
Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three
Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31,
1997 and December 31, 1996 6-13
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ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT
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To the Board of Directors of:
Latin American Casinos, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Latin American
Casinos, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of March 31, 1997, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholder's equity and cash
flows for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, in accordance with the
Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. All information included in
these financial statements is the representation of the management of Latin
American Casinos, Inc.
A review consists principally of inquiries of Company personnel and analytical
procedures applied to financial data. It is substantially less in scope that an
audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of
which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken
as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to the accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 1996 was audited by us and we
expressed an unqualified opinion on it in our report dated April 15, 1997, but
we have not prepared any auditing procedures since that date.
Miami, Florida
May 9, 1997
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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ASSETS
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March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $4,245,028 $4,492,198
Accounts Receivable, Less $189,814 and
$149,814 of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
1997 and 1996 971,741 848,260
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 141,751 169,072
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Total Current Assets 5,358,520 5,509,530
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET 3,923,582 3,852,961
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OTHER ASSETS
Financing Arrangement Receivable 114,460 114,460
Deposits 4,935 4,935
Note Receivable - Stockholder 129,000 129,000
Other Assets 66,100 2,710
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Total Other Assets 314,495 251,105
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TOTAL ASSETS $9,596,597 $9,613,596
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $ 276,211 $ 367,734
Foreign Income Tax Payable 134,773 140,660
Deferred Income Tax Payable 21,500 7,500
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Total Current Liabilities 432,484 515,894
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -- --
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Total Liabilities 432,484 515,894
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock, $.00067 Par Value 7,500,000
Shares Authorized, 3,300,000 Shares Issued
and Outstanding 2,211 2,211
Additional Paid-In Capital 9,919,557 9,919,557
Cumulative Translation Adjustments 4,402 4,003
Deficit ( 762,057) ( 828,069)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 9,164,113 9,097,702
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $9,596,597 $9,613,596
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,1996
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<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
NUMBER PAR ADDITIONAL TRANSLATION RETAINED
OF VALUE PAID-IN AD- EARNINGS
SHARES $.00067 CAPITAL JUSTMENTS (DEFICIT)
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BALANCE -
JANUARY 1, 1996 3,300,000 $ 2,211 $9,919,557 $ 1,434 ($1,796,429)
ADJUSTMENT FOR
FOREIGN CURRENCY
TRANSLATION - - - 2,569 -
NET INCOME FOR
THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 - - - - 968,360
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BALANCE -
DECEMBER 31, 1996 3,300,000 2,211 9,919,557 4,003 ( 828,069)
ADJUSTMENT FOR
FOREIGN CURRENCY
TRANSLATION - - - 399 -
NET INCOME FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 - - - - 66,012
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BALANCE -
MARCH 31, 1997 3,300,000 $ 2,211 $9,919,557 $4,402 ( $762,057)
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
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1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Rental Income $ 425,808 $ 588,737
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 362,709 253,123
Depreciation 36,500 45,383
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Income (Loss) from Operations Before
Interest Income, Income Taxes and Extraordinary
Item 26,599 290,231
Interest Income 59,413 64,623
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Income (Loss) from Operations
Before Income Taxes and Extraordinary Item 86,012 ( 354,854)
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INCOME TAXES
Federal 20,000 90,400
State - -
Foreign 27,000 26,600
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Total Income Taxes 47,000 117,000
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Income from Operations
Before Extraordinary Item 39,012 237,854
Utilization of Net Operating Losses and Foreign
Tax Credits 27,000 90,400
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Net Income (Loss) $ 66,012 $ 328,254
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON
SHARE EQUIVALENT
Common Share and Common Share Equivalent
Outstanding 3,300,000 3,398,500
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share $ .02 $ .10
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ASSUMING
FULL DILUTION
Common Share and Common Share Equivalent
Outstanding 3,300,000 3,427,685
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share $ .02 $ .10
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
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1997 1996
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 66,012 $ 328,254
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Income
to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation 36,500 45,383
Changes in Assets - (Increase) Decrease:
Accounts Receivable ( 123,481) ( 139,615)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 27,321 ( 40,269)
Deferred Income Taxes - 8,601
Changes in Liabilities - Increase (Decrease):
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses ( 91,523) 178,462
Foreign Income Tax Payable ( 5,887) ( 11,300)
Deferred Income Taxes 14,000 ( - )
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Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating
Activities ( 77,058) ( 369,516)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of Property and Equipment ( 107,121) ( 359,941)
Other Assets ( 63,390) ( 1,079)
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Net Cash Provided (Used In) Investing
Activities ( 170,511) 361,020
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Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and
Cash Equivalents ( 399) ( 15,169)
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NET (DECREASE) IN CASH ( 247,170) ( 6,673)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING 4,492,198 4,668,446
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING $4,245,028 $4,661,773
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:
Cash Paid During the Year for:
Interest $ - $ -
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Income Taxes, Foreign $ 11,887 $ 25,662
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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A BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
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Latin American Casinos, Inc. (formerly Repossession Auction, Inc.)
is a Delaware corporation incorporated on September 19, 1991. The
Company started a new business in 1994 in the gaming and casino
business primarily in Peru and other Latin American countries,
initially renting casino slot machines. The Company discontinued its
used car and truck business in Miami, Florida and Panama in October,
1995.
In 1994, the Company formed a Peruvian subsidiary and in late 1995
formed a Colombian subsidiary that are in the gaming and casino
business in Latin America. The initial venture is the renting of
casino slot machines to operators. The Company had allocated
$4,000,000 for the purchase of machines and equipment. As of March
31, 1996 the Company had acquired approximately 7,000 slot machines
and other related equipment at a cost of $3,633,408, including
applicable costs for transportation, duty and refurbishing.
B PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATED
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Latin
American Casinos, SA, a Peruvian corporation and Latin American
Casinos of Colombia, LTPA a Colombian corporation. The Company is in
the process of forming a Nicaraguan operation and as such all costs
incurred to date has been deferred until operations commence later
in the year. Included in other assets on the balance sheet is
approximately $66,000 of such expenditures.
All material intercompany transactions, balances and profits have
been eliminated.
C PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
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Property and Equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided
on accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful
lives of the respective assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged
to expense as incurred; major renewals and betterments are
capitalized. When items of property or equipment are sold or
retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed
from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the results of
operations.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
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D REVENUE RECOGNITION
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Effective January 1, 1995, the Company began renting casino slot
machines. Revenue is recognized monthly as the casino slot machines
are placed in service.
E STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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For purposes of this statement, the Company considers all liquid
investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or
less to be cash equivalents. The marketable securities of $4,000,000
and $4,350,000 as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996,
respectively are considered a cash equivalent.
F INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
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Earnings per common share and common share equivalents were computed
by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of
shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding
during the period. The incentive stock options granted (see note 6)
have been considered to be the equivalent of common stock when the
market price of the common stock exceeds the exercise price of the
options. The increase in the number of common share was reduced by
the number of common share that are assumed to have been purchased
with the proceeds from the exercise of the options; those purchases
were assumed to have been made at the average price of the common
stock during the period. Earnings per common share assuming full
dilution for 1996 were determined on the assumption that the
increase in the number of common shares was calculated from the
proceeds of the exercise of the options at the end of period price
of common stock. During 1996 all other warrants, stock options and
underwriter's options (notes 5 and 6) are anti dilative. During 1997
all warrants, stock options and underwriter's options were anti
dilative.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
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G SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
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The Company has concentrated its credit risk for cash by maintaining
deposits in banks located within the same geographic region. The
maximum loss that would have resulted from risk totalled $52,000 and
$59,000 as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 for the excess of
the deposit liabilities reported by the bank over the amounts that
would have been covered by federal insurance.
H TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES
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The Company translates foreign currency financial statements by
translating balance sheet accounts at the current exchange rate and
income statement accounts at the average exchange rate for the year.
Translation gains and losses are recorded in Stockholders' Equity
and realized gains and losses are reflected on the statement of
income.
NOTE 2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
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Property and equipment are summarized as follows:
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March 31, December 31,
1997 1996
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Leased Property $ 346,881 $ 346,881
Rental Equipment 3,633,408 3,524,511
Leasehold Improvements 6,989 2,090
Furniture and Fixtures 177,350 174,842
Transportation Equipment 116,144 113,379
Office Equipment 28,624 28,499
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Total 4,309,396 4,190,202
Less: Accumulated Depreciation 385,814 337,241
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Property and Equipment - Net $3,923,582 $3,852,961
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and
1996 was $36,500 and $45,383, respectively.
Rent expense for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 was
$20,900 and $18,000 respectively.
Effective April 1, 1996, the Company leased the land and building
owned by the Company for $1,500 per month to an unrelated party for
a three year period.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 3. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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As of March 31, 1997, cash and cash equivalents included commercial
paper in the amount of $4,000,000, due between April 2, 1997 through
May 1, 1997 at interest rates which is approximated 5.3%.
NOTE 4. NOTE RECEIVABLE - STOCKHOLDER
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The Company advanced $150,000 to one of the stockholders in 1993.
Interest is being charged at a rate of prime plus 1% per annum.
Included in the statement of operations is $2,600 of interest income
accrued for 1997 on this advance.
The stockholder repaid $21,000 during 1994. All interest charged for
1996 has been paid by the stockholder. The Company expects that the
note will be repaid by 1998.
NOTE 5. WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
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As of March 31, 1997, the Company had outstanding 1,725,000 five
year warrants to purchase one share of the Company's common stock at
an exercise price of $7.25 by December 12, 1996, which has been
extended to December 11, 1997.
As part of the 1991 Public Offering, the underwriter received
options to purchase 150,000 units to be exercised by December 12,
1996, which has been extended to December 11, 1997 at a price of
$9.00 per unit. A unit consists of one share of the Company's common
stock and one five year warrant to purchase one share of the
Company's common stock at a price of $7.25.
NOTE 6. INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN
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On September 30, 1991, the Company adopted the 1991 Incentive Stock
Option Plan in which the aggregate number of shares for which
options may be granted under the plan shall not exceed 450,000
shares. On June 13, 1994, the Board of Directors adopted the 1994
Stock Option Plan in which the aggregate number of shares for which
options may be granted under the plan shall not exceed 1,000,000
shares. The term of each option shall not exceed ten years from the
date of granting (five years for options granted to employees owning
more that 10% of the outstanding shares of the voting stock of the
Company). The 1991 plan became effective on September 30, 1991 and
will terminate on September 30, 2001. The 1994 plan became effective
on June 13, 1994 and will terminate in June 2004 unless terminated
earlier by action of the Board of Directors. In December, 1995, the
Company authorized the issuance under the 1994 Stock Option Plan to
issue 492,500 options at an exercise price of $2.50 per share to
various officers and employees. On March 6, 1997 the company
authorized the issuance of an additional 415,000 options at an
exercise price of $2.50 to various officers and employees.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 7. PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
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The provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the
three months ended March 31:
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1997 1996
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Current
Federal $ 20,000 $ 90,400
State - -
Foreign 13,000 18,000
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33,000 108,400
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Deferred
Federal - -
State - -
Foreign 14,000 8,600
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14,000 8,600
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Income Tax Provision $ 47,000 $ 117,000
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Deferred income taxes resulting from differences between accounting
for financial statements purposes and accounting for tax purposes,
were as follows.
1997 1996
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Revenue Recognition $ 14,000 $ 8,400
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Tax Effects of timing Differences $ 14,000 $ 8,400
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The differences between the provision for income taxes and income
taxes computed using the federal income tax rate were as follows.
1997 1996
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Amount Computed Using the Federal
statutory rate $ 20,000 $ 117,000
Foreign Taxes 27,000 26,600
Net Operating Losses ( 27,000) ( 26,600)
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Income Tax Provision $ 20,000 $ 117,000
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 7. PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES (Continued)
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As of March 31, 1997, the Company had available for income tax
purposes unused net operating loss carryforwards which may provide
future tax benefits expiring as follows:
December 31, 2009 $ 446,000
December 31, 2010 428,000
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Total $ 874,000
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In addition the Company has available approximate foreign tax credit
to offset future federal income tax of $275,000.
NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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A LITIGATION
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The Company is a defendant from time to time in claims and lawsuits
arising out of the normal course of its business, none of which are
expected to have a material adverse effect on its business or
operations.
B EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
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The chief executive officer has an employment agreement for an
annual salary of $200,000 subject to annual increases effective
until December 19, 1996. The Employment agreement provided for an
incentive bonus if the Company achieves a net profit before taxes of
$1,000,000 the executive officer is entitled to a $100,000 bonus. If
the Company achieves a net profit before taxes of $1,500,000 the
executive officer is entitled to a $150,000 bonus.
In January 1997 the company entered into a new five year employment
agreement with the Chief Executive Officer which provides for an
annual salary commencing January 1997 of $275,000 and increasing
$25,000 per annum plus commencing January 1, 1998 the agreement
provides for an adjustment in salary to reflect increases, but not
decreases, in the consumer price index. The agreement further
provides that in the event of either a merger, consolidation sale or
conveyance of substantially all the assets of the Company which
results in the discharge of the Chief Executive Officer he would be
entitled to 200% of the balance of payments remaining under the
contract. Further, the agreement provides that an annual bonus shall
be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
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C ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
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The Company had received notice from the Dade County Environmental
Resources Management Department indicating that there has been a
discharge on the property owned by the Company. The Company is
cooperating with the Department, and preliminary evaluation by
outside professionals hired by the Company indicates there is not a
severe contamination problem. The Company maintains that the
discharge was not as a result of the Company's ongoing activities at
the location, but as a result of prior usage of the property. The
Company has incurred approximately $120,000 in costs and believes
the problems have been remedied.
D FOREIGN ASSETS
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The accompanying consolidated balance sheet for the period ended
March 31, 1997, includes assets relating to the Company's slot
machine operations in Peru and Colombia, South America, of
$3,700,000 and $900,000, respectively. Although, these countries are
considered politically and economically stable, it is possible that
unanticipated events in foreign countries could disrupt the
Company's operations.
In that regard the Company has been informed that in Peru an excise
tax has been instituted effective October 1, 1996 on the lessee's of
gaming equipment. It has not been determined the full extent that
this excise tax will have on future operations in Peru. The Company
with others in the industry have been negotiating with the
appropriate governmental agencies to have the excise tax
retroactively reduced or revised.
NOTE 9. SUBLEASE AGREEMENT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENT
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In 1994, the Company had subleased the used car and truck lot and a
portion of the office space in Miami, Florida to an unrelated party
for the operation of a used car business. The Company is owed
$114,460. The outstanding balance was collateralized by inventory,
equipment, accounts receivable and was personally guaranteed by the
sublessee's stockholder. As of May 1, 1995, the sublessee abandoned
the property without notice. Management anticipates recovery of the
amounts due under the financing arrangement in full, Company's
attorney, has indicated the proceedings may take more than twelve
months to resolve. The receivable is shown as long term in the
accompanying financial statements.
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LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
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NOTE 10 SUBSEQUENT EVENT
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On April 15, 1997 The Board of Directors declared a $.05 per share
dividend to shareholders of record on May 30, 1997. Simultaneous the
Company's officers and directors waived the rights to the payment of
such dividend. The company estimates that approximately $85,000 will
be distributed pursuant to this dividend.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONT.)
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
The Company entered the gaming and casino industry in Peru in 1994.
Since January 1995, the Company has been engaged in the renting of slot machines
to licensed gaming establishments in Lima and various other major cities in Peru
through its wholly owned subsidiary. The Company opened its Colombian office on
October 1, 1995 with 15 technicians and 1,500 slot machines in inventory. As of
April 1, 1997 the Company has 700 machines under rental contracts with various
entrepreneurs for approximately $85 to $100 per month.
The Company concentrates its efforts on the rental of used five reel
slot machines. These machines are purchased at a fraction of the cost of new
machines and are refurbished for use in South and Central America. Whereas a new
slot machine would cost approximately $6,000 plus additional duty charges, the
used slot machines purchased by the Company cost approximately $475 each
including freight, duty, and refurbishing expenses. The Company rents each slot
machine for approximately $85 to $100 per month.
In March of 1997 the Company decided to expand its slot machine
operation in Colombia and Nicaragua to include gaming slot route operations.
Under the slot route operations, the Company places machines into various
businesses on a participation basis with the owners or managers of the location.
After deducting expenses for taxes and jackpot payouts, the Company divides any
remaining winnings of the machine on a 30% participation to the business owner
and 70% participation to the Company. The Company believes that this change will
increase cash flow and reduce the Company's risk associated with the collection
of accounts receivable, thereby reducing allowances for doubtful accounts.
Results of the slot route operations will be reflected starting in the second
quarter of 1997.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The Company's revenues from the rental of slot machines in Peru and
Colombia for the three months ended March 31, 1997 decreased $162,929 (27.7%) to
$425,808 from $588,737 for the three months ended March 31, 1996. The decrease
in revenues over the period described above is attributed primarily to the
increased tax burden in Peru.
The Peruvian government, in October 1996, imposed an excise tax of 200%
on lessees of gaming equipment, including slot machines. The excise tax caused
many of the Company's customers to return their slot machines to the Company
rather than pay the higher tax. The Company with others in the industry have
been negotiating with the appropriate governmental agencies to have the
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excise tax retroactively reduced or revised. It has not been determined to what
extent, if any, that the excise tax will have on the future operations of the
Company in Peru. While this new tax, if not modified, may adversely effect
future earnings, the Company expects to continue to be profitable. As of the
date of this report, the Company's market has stabilized with approximately
1,000 slot machines under rental agreements.
In addition, the Peruvian federal government has imposed regulations
regulating the number of slot machines in each gaming parlor. The Company and
four other gaming companies have enjoined the Peruvian federal government from
implementing these regulations on the grounds that (i) such regulations were
implemented arbitrarily without consulting the Peruvian gaming commission and
(ii) gaming issues are within the jurisdiction of Peruvian municipalities and
not the Peruvian federal government. The Company's attorneys in Peru believe the
injunction will remain in effect for approximately two years.
Selling, General, and Administrative expenses incurred in the operation
of the Company's gaming and casino business increased $109,586 (43.3%) over the
three month period ended March 31, 1996. This increase reflects start-up costs
for the Company's expansion into Colombia and Nicaragua, an increase in
executive compensation and increased legal fees resulting from litigation
insituted by the Company against a former subtenant of the Company's used car
lot and against the Company's former independent auditors. The lawsuit against
the Company's former auditors does not concern any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or
procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of the former auditors,
would have caused such auditors to make reference to the subject matter of the
disagreement in connection with its report.
Because revenues generated from the rental of slot machines decreased
and Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses increased, net income from
continuing operations decreased to $66,012, or $0.02 per share, for the quarter
ended March 31, 1997 from $328,254, or $0.10 per share, for the same period in
1996.
The Company is currently reorganizing its Colombia-based operation by
down-sizing the main office in Bogota and opening three satellite offices, one
in Cali, one in Medellin, and the other in Barranquilla in the Northern tip of
Colombia. The Barranquilla office will also serve as the hub for the Company's
operations in Nicaragua and Honduras, as well as the Caribbean market if and
when it becomes available. The Company began full scale operations with 500 slot
machines in Nicaragua during the first quarter of 1997. The Company plans to
open offices in Honduras during the third quarter of 1997.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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As of March 31, 1997, the Company had invested approximately $3,600,000
in the business of renting slot machines in Latin America. The Company's
investment in the gaming business included the acquisition of slot machines at a
approximate cost of $475 per machine. The Company anticipates that its cash flow
from operations, interest on investment and the remaining proceeds from the
Company's public offering will be sufficient to meet its needs for the next
twelve months.
The Company's balance sheet for the quarter ended March 31, 1997
includes assets relating to the Company's slot machine operations in Peru and
Colombia of $3,700,000 and $900,000 respectively. Although these countries are
considered to be politically and economically stable, it is possible that
unanticipated events in foreign countries could disrupt the Company's
operations.
The Company is financially strong with $9,596,597 in assets, of which
$4,245,028 is in cash and cash equivalents, and 7,000 slot machines in
inventory. The Company has 3,300,000 shares of Common Stock currently
outstanding. All options and warrants are considered to be anti-dilutive. The
Company has no debt and a U.S. tax loss carry forward of approximately $874,000.
In addition, the Company has available foreign tax credits in the amount of
approximately $275,000.
Other than for the acquisition of additional slot machines, the Company
does not presently know of any material commitment for capital expenditures for
the upcoming year.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Index of exhibits as required by Item 601 of Regulation S-B.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation (Delaware)
3.2 Bylaws(1)
4.1 Common Stock Specimen(1)
4.2 Warrant Specimen(1)
4.3 Form of Warrant Agreement(1)
10.1 Agreements between the Company and Aristocrat Leisure Industries
PTY LTD dated May 31, 1994, December 12, 1994 and March 24, 1995(2)
10.2 Agreements between the Company and Latin American Casinos
S.A. dated January 10, 1996(3)
10.3 Employment Agreement between the Company and Lloyd Lyons
dated January 1, 1997(4)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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(1) Incorporated herein by reference from the 10-KSB filed by the Company
for the year ended December 31, 1992.
(2) Incorporated herein by reference from the 10-KSB filed by the Company
for the year ended December 31, 1994.
(3) Incorporated herein by reference to the 10-KSB filed by the
Company for the year ended December 31, 1995.
(4) Incorporated herein by reference to the 10-KSB filed by the
Company for the year ended December 31, 1996.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LATIN AMERICAN CASINOS, INC.
Date: MAY 15, 1997 /s/ LLOYD LYONS
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Lloyd Lyons
Chief Executive Officer
Date: MAY 15, 1997 /s/ DONALD D. SCHIFFOUR
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Donald D. Schiffour
Chief Financial Officer
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