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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999
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[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to .
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Commission file number 0-22482 .
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Minnesota 41-1713864
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
4725 Aircenter Circle, Reno, Nevada 89502
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(775) 823-3000
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(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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(Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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
equity, as of the latest practicable date: At May 7, 1999 there were 6,657,688
shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding.
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Form 10-Q Index
March 31, 1998
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Part I: Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets -
March 31, 1999 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1998 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations -
for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows -
for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 (Unaudited) 5
Notes to Consolidated Condensed
Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations 8
Part II: Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
Signatures 15
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
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March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 247 $ 1,617
Restricted investments 700 700
Accounts receivable 816 1,186
Current portion of notes receivable 334 334
Inventories 9,218 9,244
Prepaid expenses and other 388 384
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Total current assets 11,703 13,465
NOTES RECEIVABLE, LESS CURRENT PORTION 279 362
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 1,403 1,389
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 1,889 1,877
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 15,274 $ 17,093
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 354 $ 313
Accrued liabilities 475 524
Notes payable - current portion 523 528
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Total current liabilities 1,352 1,365
Notes payable - net of current portion 1,171 856
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Total liabilities 2,523 2,221
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Series B convertible preferred stock, $.01 par avalue, nonvoting,
4,000 shares authorized, 2,850 and 3,000 shares outstanding, respectively -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
7,301,175 and 7,535,211 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 73 75
Additional paid-in capital 32,241 32,676
Accumulated deficit (19,563) (17,879)
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Total stockholders' equity 12,751 14,872
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 15,274 $ 17,093
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months
Ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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SALES $ 825 $ 2,249
COST OF SALES 1,029 1,627
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Gross profit (204) 622
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 1,459 1,214
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Loss from operations (1,663) (592)
INTEREST INCOME, NET 15 31
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NET LOSS (1,648) (561)
Preferred stock dividends 29 --
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NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS ($1,677) ($ 561)
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BASIC - LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK ($ 0.22) ($ 0.07)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 7,505 7,535
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months
Ended March 31,
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1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss ($1,648) ($ 561)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
cash flows from operating activities -
Depreciation and amortization 245 248
Provision for inventory obsolescence 105 83
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 356 67
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Cash flows used for operating activities (942) (163)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Inventory returned from (capitalized for use in) gaming operations (158) 84
Purchases of property and equipment (13) (111)
Purchase of intangible assets (100) --
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Cash flows used in investing activities (271) (27)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Preferred stock dividends paid (29) --
Payments on long-term obligations (128) (47)
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Cash flows used in financing activities (157) (47)
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DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,370) (237)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,617 1,518
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 247 $ 1,281
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest $ 24 $ 1
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See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
(1) BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been
prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations. Although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to
make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these
interim consolidated condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with
the Company's most recent audited consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto included in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders and Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1998. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash
flows for the interim periods presented have been made. Operating results for
the three months ended March 31, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1999.
(2) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The manufacture, distribution and sale of the Company's products are regulated
by various jurisdictions and entities, including requirements to obtain licenses
and product approvals in several jurisdictions. The Company has obtained
required licenses and product approvals in certain jurisdictions and is
continuing efforts to obtain such approvals in other jurisdictions. Failure to
successfully obtain and/or maintain such licenses and approvals, or meet other
regulatory requirements could materially impact the expansion and future
operation of the Company. Additionally, there is no assurance that the Company's
products will be accepted in the marketplace upon obtaining regulatory
approvals. As a result, the Company's quarterly results may be volatile until
all such licenses and product approvals have been obtained, appropriate
marketing efforts have been successfully performed and the Company's products
are accepted in major gaming markets.
The Company purchases certain key electronic components, which are not available
from other sources, from a Japanese supplier at a negotiated fixed price for a
period extending into mid-1999.
(3) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Lakes Gaming, Inc. ("LGI"), (formerly Grand Casinos, Inc.) which is in the
business of owning, managing and developing casinos, is a stockholder of the
Company. Lyle Berman, who was Chairman of the Board of the Company until June
24, 1998, is a principal shareholder and Chairman of the Board of LGI, and was
Chief Executive Officer of Grand Casinos, Inc. from October 1991 through March
1998. Mr. Berman continues to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company.
Under an existing machine purchase agreement, LGI may purchase up to an
aggregate of 125 of the Company's blackjack, craps and roulette games in
quantity purchases at distributor level prices. Previous quantity sales were
also made to LGI at distributor level prices for the purpose of testing,
evaluating and marketing the Company's blackjack, craps and roulette games.
Under a 1998 agreement between the Company and LGI, used multi-player machines
which LGI previously purchased from the Company could be placed on consignment
with the Company to be refurbished and sold into legal markets. The proceeds
from sales of up to three of the consignment games could be applied to the
purchase of one new Bonus Streak game from the Company and with minimum proceeds
of $5,000 to be credited to LGI for each game sold by the Company. During 1998,
LGI submitted 15 such used multi-player games to the Company for sale under the
consignment agreement. In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company
delivered 5 Bonus Streak games to casinos managed by LGI in exchange for the
used multi-player games submitted to the Company for sale under this agreement.
The Company made no machine sales to LGI during the three-month periods ended
March 31, 1998 or 1999.
(4) INCOME TAXES
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109-
"Accounting for Income Taxes" - (SFAS No. 109) under which deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for differences between financial and
income tax reporting basis of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted
rates and laws. The
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
MARCH 31, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
Company had cumulative federal net operating loss carry forwards of
approximately $13,667,000 as of December 31, 1998. These losses, if not used,
begin to expire in 2009 through 2012. The use of approximately $498,000 of these
losses is limited to approximately $249,000 per year for the next two years
because the loss was generated in a short tax year. Future changes in the
ownership of the Company may place limitations on the use of these net operating
loss carry forwards.
(5) EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128
"Earnings Per Share"-(SFAS No. 128). SFAS No. 128 is effective for periods
ending after December 15, 1997, and replaces previously reported earnings per
share with "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share. The earnings per share data
for the periods presented is based on weighted average common shares
outstanding, which is equivalent to "basic" earnings per share as calculated
under SFAS No. 128. Diluted earnings per share is not presented because the
resulting earnings per share would be antidilutive for each period reported. .
(6) PREFERRED STOCK PRIVATE PLACEMENT
On May 13, 1998, the Company issued 3,000 shares of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") at a price of $1,000 per share in a
private placement for total proceeds of $3,000,000. The stated par value per
share is $.01, resulting in a total par value of thirty dollars being recorded
as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and the balance of approximately $3.0
million is included in Additional Paid-in Capital. The Company received net
proceeds of approximately $2,804,000 after the payment of fees and expenses
associated with such private placement. An annual dividend of 4% shall be paid
quarterly in arrears either in Preferred Stock of the Company or cash at the
Company's discretion. Each share of Preferred Stock is convertible into shares
of the Company's Common Stock at a conversion price of 91% of the three
consecutive day average of the lowest closing bid price of the Company's Common
Stock over the twenty-day trading period ending the day prior to conversion (the
"Conversion Price"). The Conversion Price may not exceed $5.16, which represents
135 % of the ten day average of the closing bid price of the Company's Common
Stock ending on May 12, 1998. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that
may be issued upon conversion is 1,505,000. In the event a holder of Preferred
Stock that is unable to convert shares of Preferred Stock into Common Stock at a
discount because either a) 1,505,000 shares have been issued at a discount or b)
such holder would beneficially own in excess of 4.9% of the Company's Common
Stock, then the Company may either 1) redeem any unconverted Preferred Stock for
cash at a price equal to 115% of the liquidation value of the shares or 2)
convert such unconverted shares without a discount into Common Stock and pay
cash to the holder of such unconverted shares equal to the economic value that
would have been received by such holder if able to convert at a discount. The
Company has the right to redeem the Preferred Stock at 115% of par in cash. As
of March 31, 1999, shares representing $150,000 of Preferred Stock had been
converted into Common Stock, and all of the outstanding $2,850,000 of Preferred
Stock was convertible into Common Stock, at the election of the holder thereof.
All outstanding shares of Preferred Stock will automatically be converted into
Common Stock on November 13, 1999. A holder of Preferred Stock may not convert
such stock into Common Stock if, following such conversion, the holder
beneficially owns in excess of 4.9% of the Company's Common Stock.
A Registration Statement related to the Common Stock was filed by, and at the
expense of, the Company pursuant to obligations contained in a Registration
Rights Agreement dated May 13, 1998. The effective date of the Registration
Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission was September 3,
1998, and all necessary gaming regulatory approvals have been received. The 9%
beneficial conversion feature was accounted for as an additional Preferred Stock
dividend, which was determined on the date the Preferred Stock was issued. The
total value of the beneficial conversion feature or dividend is $296,703, which
reduces income available for holders of the Company's Common Stock and therefore
reduces earnings per share on a pro rata basis over the period from issuance of
the Preferred Stock to the earliest conversion date. Income available to holders
of Common Stock was be reduced by approximately $140,934, $143,406 and $12,363
during the second, third and fourth quarters of 1998, respectively.
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
MARCH 31, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
(7) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
REPURCHASE OF COMMON STOCK
In April 1999, in order to expedite the timing of gaming regulatory approval in
certain jurisdictions, the Company repurchased 700,000 shares of its outstanding
Common Stock, at market price, from Lakes Gaming Inc. ("LGI"). The Company
entered into a Stock Redemption Agreement with ("LGI") pursuant to which the
Company redeemed 700,000 shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by
LGI in exchange for a four year convertible note and a warrant to purchase
87,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The note is unsecured, paying
interest of 5% per annum (which is due on maturity), and will be convertible at
the closing market price of the Company's Common Stock on the date of the
issuance of the note. The note may not be converted in the first year following
issuance. The exercise price of the warrant will be the same as the conversion
price of the note. The Company also granted "piggyback" registration rights for
shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of both the note and the
warrant.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Company was formed in 1991 to develop, manufacture, market and distribute
group participation and other specialty gaming machines. The Company
manufactures, markets and distributes BJ Blitz TM, Hot Shot Dice TM, Lightning
Strike Roulette TM, Supersuits Progressive Blackjack TM, Bonus Streak TM and
Mythical Reels TM to certain gaming markets worldwide. Since inception, the
Company has focused most of its resources on the development of games, the
regulatory approval process and the sale and installation of its games. The
Company has begun to expand and diversify its product line by developing and
marketing single player games such as Bonus Streak and Mythical Reels. The
Company has also developed a new series of video slot machines which incorporate
a unique PC platform operating system, which the Company plans to begin
marketing in late 1999 after obtaining regulatory approvals. Additionally, the
Company is currently developing Revolving Rings TM, an entirely new operational
game concept, which incorporates the excitement of playing both roulette and
pinball.
The Company is continuing the expansion of its customer markets by submitting
applications for licensing in additional gaming jurisdictions and, where
licensed, submitting its products for technical approval. The Company has
pending applications in Connecticut and New Jersey. Effective April 1, 1999, the
Company received a temporary permit from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Also in April 1999, the Company received a temporary manufacturer's license and
distributor's license from the South Dakota Gaming Commission. Previously
registered with Quebec and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, the Company has
obtained approval to sell gaming devices in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
has applications pending in British Columbia and Ontario. In December 1998, the
Company's Bonus Streak(TM) game received approval in Mississippi and, during the
first quarter of fiscal 1999, its Mythical Reels TM game received approval in
Nevada, Louisiana, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Alberta, Canada. The
Company has applied for technical game approval of its products in Canada and
France. In February 1999, the Company submitted its single player video slot
machine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for approval. In late March and April
1999, the initial Mythical Reels games were installed in Caesar's Palace and
Luxor, Las Vegas, and the Peppermill Casino in Reno.
The Company distributes its products both directly to the gaming marketplace and
through licensed distributors. In certain jurisdictions, the Company has
received technical game approval but has not sought or received its
distributor's license. In certain jurisdictions the Company may use an existing
licensed distributor to sell its products pursuant to any necessary Tribal or
regulatory transaction approvals. The Company has, and/or intends to apply for
necessary licenses or technical game approvals in key jurisdictions both
domestically and internationally where legalized electronic gaming is permitted.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999 COMPARED TO MARCH 31, 1998
For the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company recorded a pretax loss
attributable to Common Stock shareholders of $1,677,000, or $.22 per share
compared to a loss of $561,000, or $.07 per share for the three months ended
March 31, 1998. The loss attributable to common shareholders for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 included an adjustment for preferred stock
dividends. The increased operating loss in the first quarter of fiscal 1999 was
primarily attributable to low sales volume and increased expenses incurred
related to the Company's continuing efforts to develop/enhance and license its
products and introduce those products into new markets.
SALES, COST OF SALES AND GROSS PROFIT
Total sales for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, were $825,000 compared to
$2,249,000 recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 1998. This decrease in
revenues was primarily due to a decrease in sales of multi-player games from 33
in 1998 to 7 in 1999. Management anticipates increased sales revenue in
subsequent quarters provided that the Company is granted licenses in additional
key gaming jurisdictions, the Company obtains additional financing and that the
Company's products are accepted in the marketplace. It is also anticipated that
new single player products recently introduced and being developed for future
introduction will contribute to increasing revenues in the future. However,
there can be no assurance that sales revenue in subsequent quarters will
increase. The table below presents the comparative sales revenue and percentage
of revenue derived from each of the Company's product lines for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998:
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Three months ended Three months ended
March 31, 1999 March 31, 1998
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Sales revenue $ 825,000 $2,249,000
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Product line: Percentage of revenue: Percentage of revenue:
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Multi-player games 44% 83%
Single player games 17% 8%
Parts sales and other 10% 3%
Lease participation 29% 6%
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Total 100% 100%
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Sales for the three months ended March 31, 1998, included 19 multi-player games
to the Company's distributor in Australia, while no sales were made to this
customer in the comparable 1999 period. Due to the declining multi-player game
sales in their territory, sales to this distributor declined, particularly in
the third and fourth quarters of 1998, and the Company has not forecasted sales
to this customer in 1999. Overall Company sales will continue to be volatile
until, among other things, the Company obtains additional financing, the
Company's products are accepted by the market place and new jurisdictional
licenses and/or distribution agreements are obtained.
The Company recorded a negative gross margin for the first quarter of 1999
compared to a gross margin 27.7% for the first quarter of 1999. The negative
gross margin in 1999 was primarily due to unabsorbed labor and overhead costs
attributable to low production volume in the first quarter 1999.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31,
1999 was $1,459,000 compared to $1,214,000 for the three months ended March 31,
1998. This increase in expense was due primarily to an increased investment in
engineering and development costs for new product development and costs
associated with applications for licensing in various jurisdictions.
INTEREST INCOME
In the quarter ended March 31, 1999, net interest income was $15,000 compared to
$31,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 1998. The decrease in net interest income
was due to a decrease in investments in interest bearing accounts and interest
expense incurred on increased debt.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999 COMPARED TO MARCH 31, 1998 - CONTINUED
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
On May 13, 1998, the Company issued 3,000 shares of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") at a price of $1,000 per share in a
private placement for total proceeds of $3,000,000. As of March 31, 1999, 150
shares of the Preferred Stock had been converted to Common Stock of the Company.
An annual dividend of 4% is paid quarterly in arrears, and may be paid either in
Preferred Stock of the Company or cash at the Company's discretion.
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
The Company had an accumulated deficit of $19,563,000 as of March 31, 1999. Due
to weaker than expected demand for the Company's current products, the Company's
short-term capital requirements, the high degree of regulation and other factors
of the business environment in which the Company operates, the likelihood of
future profitable quarters cannot be predicted. Future results are highly
dependent on the Company's ability to, among other things, obtain short-term
financing, adequately finance and develop new products, obtain the necessary
licenses and/or product approvals in various jurisdictions in order to expand
its market base, and customer acceptance of its existing and new products. There
can also be no assurance as to the time frame during which such anticipated
approvals may occur due to uncertain time periods involved in the regulatory
approval process. Due to the unique nature and prices of the Company's products,
it is difficult to predict the appropriate selling cycle time frame involved in
each new jurisdiction. Operating results are also affected by seasonal factors
in certain markets, cycles of casino expansions and equipment replacements,
changing technology and the expansion or addition of gaming markets. In addition
to obtaining short-term financing, the Company will require additional capital
to manufacture and distribute new products. There can be no assurance that the
Company can obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to the Company, if
at all.
As a result of these and other factors, the Company expects quarterly results to
be volatile until the Company's products are accepted by the market place and
licenses and approvals are obtained in certain major gaming markets. The Company
has experienced delays in acquiring certain gaming licenses and/or product
approvals in key jurisdictions. Future sales and earnings levels are expected to
continue to be negatively impacted until, among other things, the Company
obtains additional financing, approvals are received in new jurisdictions and
the Company's products are accepted by the market place. The Company has applied
to be licensed in various jurisdictions, both foreign and domestic, which allow
gaming, and has or will apply for technical game approval of its products in
such jurisdictions after appropriate licenses have been granted by regulatory
authorities.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
On May 13, 1998, the Company issued 3,000 shares of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") at a price of $1,000 per share in a
private placement for total proceeds of $3,000,000. The Company received net
proceeds of approximately $2,804,000 after the payment of fees and expenses
associated with such private placement. An annual dividend of 4% shall be paid
quarterly in arrears either in Preferred Stock of the Company or cash at the
Company's discretion.
Each share of Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's Common
Stock at a conversion price of 91% of the three consecutive day average of the
lowest closing bid price of the Company's Common Stock over the twenty-day
trading period ending the day prior to conversion (the "Conversion Price"). The
Conversion Price may not exceed $5.16, which represents 135 % of the ten day
average of the closing bid price of the Company's Common Stock ending on May 12,
1998. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon
conversion is 1,505,000. In the event a holder of Preferred Stock that is unable
to convert shares of Preferred Stock into Common Stock at a discount because
either a) 1,505,000 shares have been issued at a discount or b) such holder
would beneficially own in excess of 4.9% of the Company's Common Stock, the
Company may either 1) redeem any unconverted Preferred Stock for cash at a price
equal to 115% of the liquidation value of the shares or
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - CONTINUED
2) convert such unconverted shares without a discount into Common Stock and pay
cash to the holder of such unconverted shares equal to the economic value that
would have been received by such holder if able to convert at a discount. The
Company has the right to redeem the Preferred Stock at 115% of par in cash. As
of March 31, 1999, Preferred Stock totaling $150,000 had been converted into
Common Stock of the Company and all remaining outstanding shares of the
Preferred Stock were convertible into Common Stock, at the election of the
holder thereof. All outstanding shares of Preferred Stock will automatically be
converted into Common Stock on November 13, 1999. A holder of Preferred Stock
may not convert such stock into Common Stock if, following such conversion, the
holder beneficially owns in excess of 4.9% of the Company's Common Stock.
A Registration Statement related to the Common Stock was filed by, and at the
expense of, the Company pursuant to obligations contained in a Registration
Rights Agreement dated May 13, 1998. The effective date of the Registration
Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission was September 3,
1998, and all necessary gaming regulatory approvals have been received.
Through May 10, 1999, $2.8 million of Preferred Stock had not yet been converted
into the Company's Common Stock. As of May 10, 1999, the Company also had cash
and cash equivalents of approximately $410,000. If the holders of the Company's
Preferred Stock were to attempt to convert all outstanding Preferred Stock on
such date, the Company would be required to issue 1,282,523 shares of Common
Stock at $.929 per share (91% of the average closing sales price as specified in
the terms of the Preferred Stock), and issue 476,619 shares of Common Stock at
$3.375 (the closing sales price of the Company's Common Stock on the date the
Preferred Stock was issued) and pay approximately $1.17 million to the holders
of the unconverted Preferred Stock pursuant to the present terms of the
Preferred Stock. Any such attempted conversion of Preferred Stock could have a
significant material adverse effect on the Company if no alternative
arrangements could be reached with the holders of the Preferred Stock. The
material adverse effects which could occur include, but are not limited to:
liquidation of all or part of the Company's assets or sale of additional
securities at a discount.
The 9% beneficial conversion feature was accounted for as an additional
Preferred Stock dividend, which was determined on the date the Preferred Stock
was issued. The total value of the beneficial conversion feature or dividend was
$296,703, which reduced income available for holders of the Company's Common
Stock and therefore reduced earnings per share on a pro rata basis over the
period from issuance of the Preferred Stock to the earliest conversion date.
Income available to holders of Common Stock was reduced by approximately
$140,934, $143,406 and $12,363 during the second, third and fourth quarters of
1998, respectively.
As of March 31, 1999, the Company had a $300,000 standby letter of credit
primarily to facilitate acquisition of components and supplies from a foreign
vendor. As of March 31, 1999, no amount was outstanding pursuant to this
facility. This facility is collateralized by short-term investments of the
Company.
In April 1999, in order to expedite the timing of gaming regulatory approval in
certain jurisdictions, the Company repurchased 700,000 shares of its outstanding
Common Stock, at market price, from Lakes Gaming Inc. ("LGI"). The Company
entered into a Stock Redemption Agreement with ("LGI") pursuant to which the
Company redeemed 700,000 shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by
LGI in exchange for a four year convertible note and a warrant to purchase
87,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The note is unsecured, paying
interest of 5% per annum (which is due on maturity), and will be convertible at
the closing market price of the Company's Common Stock on the date of the
issuance of the note. The note may not be converted in the first year following
issuance. The exercise price of the warrant will be the same as the conversion
price of the note. The Company also granted "piggyback" registration rights for
shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of both the note and the
warrant. Also, in March 1999, the Company redeemed 400,000 shares of Common
Stock from another shareholder who beneficially owned in excess of 5% of the
Company's outstanding Common Stock on substantially the same terms as the LGI
redemption.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - CONTINUED
The Company had $247,000 and $1,617,000 in cash and cash equivalents as of March
31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. Additionally, the Company had
restricted investments totaling $700,000 in the form of a certificate of
deposit. Of this amount $300,000 was pledged as collateral against certain bank
credit arrangements and the remaining $400,000 was available to the Company with
a nominal penalty for withdrawal before maturity. In April 1999, upon maturity
of the certificate of deposit, the amount pledged as collateral was reduced to
$150,000, and the unrestricted balance of $550,000 was transferred to the
Company's checking account.
The Company has experienced negative cash flow from operations of $942,000 in
the quarter ended March 31, 1999. In addition, sales in the first four months of
1999 have been below management's expectations. Management has taken certain
steps to address the Company's future liquidity and cash flow requirements by
negotiating with a third party lender to borrow approximately $675,000, on a
secured basis, in addition to attempting to control costs and through inventory
reductions and other measures. As of May 10, 1999, this loan had not been funded
and the Company had available cash of approximately $410,000. Assuming this loan
is funded, the Company estimates that those proceeds plus its current level of
cash and anticipated funds from operations would be adequate to fund cash
requirements into the third quarter of 1999, which assumes, among other things,
market acceptance of new games (which cannot be assured). On May 14, 1999, the
Company entered into a loan commitment with a shareholder of the Company
pursuant to which a group of investors represented by such shareholder agreed to
loan the Company $1,000,000, subject to certain conditions, such as certain
amendments to the Preferred Stock terms. Pursuant to such amendments, the
Company would issue a warrant to the holders of the Company's Preferred Stock to
acquire 325,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at $1.50 per share. Such
warrant would have a five year term, not be exercisable for one year from the
date of issuance and would have piggy back registration rights. In exchange for
such warrant, the holders of the Preferred Stock would amend certain Preferred
Stock terms and convey such Preferred Stock to a third party. The lender would
loan the Company $1,000,000 that would be evidenced by a three year promissory
note, bearing interest at 12 percent per annum, convertible into the Company's
Common Stock at the price of the Company's Common Stock at the date of issuance.
The lenders would also receive three-year warrants to acquire 150,000 shares of
the Company's Common Stock at the price of the Company's Common Stock at the
date of issuance. The Company estimates that the proceeds of this loan, plus its
current cash and anticipated funds from operations would be adequate to fund
operations through 1999, which assumes, among other things, market acceptance of
new games (which cannot be assured). No assurance can be given that either of
these loans will close on a timely basis, if at all, or on the terms negotiated
with such third parties. Failure to close one or the other of these loans on a
timely basis could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
If one or the other of these loans is not funded on a timely basis, and no
alternative financing is obtained, operations would only be funded into June
1999, and the Company would have to consider liquidating all or a portion of the
Company's assets and potentially discontinue operations. Additionally, if the
Company were to obtain this financing, but its revenues are less than
anticipated, to the extent that the Company's revenues are less than
anticipated, the Company may require additional short-term financing, which may
not be available. Furthermore, if the Company is required to make a cash payment
to redeem any unconverted shares of Preferred Stock, the Company would be unable
to make such cash redemption given its current capital resources and would have
to consider liquidation of all or part of the Company's assets or sale of
additional common stock at a discount. Finally, assuming that the Company can
satisfy its short-term capital requirements, the costly process of product
development and introduction may require the Company to seek additional
financing to successfully complete any such future development and introduction.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining any
additional financing on terms acceptable to the Company.
YEAR 2000 UPDATE
As of March 31, 1999, the Company continued its assessment to identify and
evaluate the risks of the Year 2000 issue. The Company's Year 2000 assessment
considered the following: (1) the Company's products; (2) the manufacturing
process of the products; (3) the Company's vendors and suppliers of materials
utilized in either the Company's gaming machine products or the manufacturing
process; (4) the Company's internal business information and accounting systems
and (5) the Company's principal customers. To implement its assessment, the
Company assigned trained internal staff to monitor and facilitate efficient Year
2000 Compliance. The Company has not utilized third-party consultants to
evaluate its Year 2000 readiness.
First, none of the Company's products contain software or embedded
microprocessors that are time-sensitive. Second, the Company's manufacturing
process is not automated to the extent that any part of the process is
computerized or relies upon time-sensitive software. The process of
manufacturing the Company's games is largely a mechanical process. Third, the
Company is seeking to obtain assurance from its primary material vendors and
suppliers to determine the extent which the Company is vulnerable to Year 2000
issues because such vendor or supplier is or may not be Year 2000 compliant.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
YEAR 2000 UPDATE -CONTINUED
With respect to the Company's internal business information and accounting
systems, the Company has reviewed its financial reporting systems, IT based and
otherwise, to ensure that they are Year 2000 compliant. The Company's software
vendors have made assurances that their software is either Year 2000 compliant
or that timely updates will be made to ensure that such software will be Year
2000 complaint. In the process of reviewing the Company's internal business
information and accounting systems, the Company determined that some of its
personal computers utilized by its corporate staff were not Year 2000 compliant
and have been replaced.
Finally, the Company is in the process of evaluating its customers, including
major distributors to determine whether such customers Year 2000 readiness could
cause a loss of business that could be material to the Company.
Contingency Plans
The Company has not yet seen the need to develop any widespread contingency
plans for the Year 2000 issue, but this will continuously be monitored as the
Company gains more information about the compliance programs of its vendors and
customers. Given that some risks are beyond the control of the Company, the
Company does not believe that it can develop a contingency plan that will
totally shield the Company from an economic ripple effect throughout the entire
economy should others fail to resolve their own Year 2000 problems.
Cost
Based on the Company's current assessment, the costs of addressing potential
Year 2000 problems are not expected to be material or have a material adverse
impact on the Company's financial position. The cost of replacing six of the
Company's corporate personal computers was approximately $7,000. However, the
estimated costs relating to the resolution of the Company's Year 2000 compliance
issues cannot be fully and finally determined at this time.
Risks
While the Company fully anticipates achieving Year 2000 compliance well in
advance of January 1, 2000, there are certain risks, which exist with respect to
the Company's business and the Year 2000. Those risks range from slight delays
and inefficiencies in processing data and carrying out accounting and financial
functions to the most reasonable likely worst case scenario, extensive and
costly inability to process data, provide vital accounting functions and
communicate with customers and suppliers. Furthermore, if significant customers
or vendors identify Year 2000 issues in the future and are unable to resolve
such issues in a timely manner, it could result in material financial risks.
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.
The foregoing Management's Discussion and Analysis contains various
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Sections 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, which represent the Company's expectations or beliefs
concerning future events, including statements regarding the demand for the
Company's products in certain key jurisdictions such as Nevada and Australia. In
addition, statements containing expressions such as "believes," "anticipates,"
"hopeful" or "expects" used in the Company's periodic reports on Forms 10-K and
10-Q filed with the SEC are intended to identify forward looking statements. The
Company cautions that these and similar statements included in this report and
in previously filed periodic reports including reports filed on Forms 10-K and
10-Q are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statement, including,
without limitation, the following: the inability to successfully develop,
license, manufacture and market new products in a timely manner; decline in
demand for gaming products or reduction in the growth rate of new markets;
increased competition; the effect of economic conditions; a decline in the
market acceptability of gaming; ability to obtain additional financing through
leasing, equity or other arrangements; political and economic instability in
developing international markets; a decrease in the desire of established
casinos to upgrade machines in response to added competition from newly
constructed casinos; the loss of a distributor; loss or retirement of key
executives; approval of pending patent applications or infringement upon
existing patents; the effect of regulatory
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
and governmental actions; the Company's expectations as to achieving year 2000
readiness and the cost of achieving such readiness; unfavorable determination of
suitability by regulatory authorities with respect to officers, directors or key
employees; the limitation, conditioning or suspension of any gaming license;
adverse results of significant litigation matters; fluctuation in exchange
rates, tariffs and other barriers. Investors are referred to the full discussion
of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements contained
in the Company's report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Many of the foregoing
factors have been discussed in the Company's prior SEC filings and, had the
amendments to the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
become effective at a different time, would have been discussed in an earlier
filing.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule - which is only submitted
electronically to the Securities and Exchange Commission for EDGAR
information purposes.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
INNOVATIVE GAMING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
/s/ Scott Shackelton
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Scott Shackelton
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: May 14, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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27 Financial Data Schedule
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