Form 10-QSB
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997
Commission file number 1-12668
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
For Quarter Ended Commission File Number
HOLLY HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 22-3172149
(State of jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)
200 Monument Road, Suite 10, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number (610) 617-0400
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes No X
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of November 14, 1997: 21,662,477.
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HOLLY HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
Part I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements 1
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 2, 3, 4
Part II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings 5, 6, 7
Item 2: Changes In the Rights of the Company's Security Holders 8
Item 3: Defaults by the Company on its Senior Securities 8
Item 4: Results of Votes of Shareholders 8
Item 5: Other Information 8
Item 6: Exhibits & Reports on Form 8-K 8
Signature Page 9
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PART I, ITEM 1
The Company was not able to complete its financial statements in time to
file this Form 10-QSB Report because the Company was unable to complete its
financial statements for the year ended March 31, 1997. The financial
statements for the year ended March 31, 1997 are integral to the Company
completing its first and second quarter financial statements.
The Company intends to amend Form 10-QSB to include unaudited financial
statements and full discussion of financial condition and results of operations
as soon as possible.
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ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CERTAIN STATEMENTS INCLUDED HEREIN OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CONSTITUTE
"FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES
LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (THE "REFORM ACT"). THE COMPANY DESIRES TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF CERTAIN "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE REFORM ACT AND IS
INCLUDING THIS SPECIAL NOTE TO ENABLE THE COMPANY TO DO SO. FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS INCLUDED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THIS PART INVOLVE KNOWN
AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE
COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE (FINANCIAL OR OPERATING) OR ACHIEVEMENTS
TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE (FINANCIAL OR
OPERATING) OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS.
GENERAL
The Company is focusing all its attention in assisting its majority owned
subsidiary, Country World Casinos, Inc., ("Country World") in completing its
plan to build the largest casino and hotel complex in the state of Colorado,
as well as completing its financials and settling outstanding indebtedness so
that it can plan for new acquisitions in the future.
In order to begin the process of timely completing the goals, Country
World has contracted with Colorado Gaming Development Company, Inc., Semple
Brown Roberts, P.C. and PCL Construction Services, Inc., all of Denver,
Colorado to design and construct the planned casino and hotel complex. In
addition, Country World has signed a management agreement with Signature
Hospitality Resources, Inc. of Denver, Colorado to manage the Radisson Black
Hawk Hotel, a separate agreement to use the national flag of Radisson on the
hotel and a management agreement with Luciani & Associates, LLC. and Casino
Research and Planning Corp., joint venture of Atlantic City, New Jersey, to
manage the casino operations. All parties will assist the architect in design
of their respective operations.
The casino level of the project, at approximately 75,000 square feet,
will be the largest in Colorado and will be capable of accommodating 1,800
slot machines and 32 gaming tables. Country World will open the facility with
1,000 slot machines, 20 blackjack tables and 12 poker tables, and may add up
to 800 additional slot machines if management determines that the additional
gaming devices will produce equal per square foot revenue and will not create
excess capacity. Country World expects that slot machines will be the
greatest source of its gaming revenues. Slot machines are less labor
intensive and require less square footage than table games, and also generate
higher profit margins.
The Casino's atmosphere will feature a country western music theme
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similar to the rock and roll music theme successfully employed by the Hard
Rock Cafe. The Casino decor will include memorabilia from the great country
singers, both past and present, with a star walk of their own. The country
western music theme has not been established in the Black Hawk/Central City,
Colorado gaming market, and therefore will give the Country World Casino its
own unique identity. Management believes that as casinos have become more
numerous, the gaming industry has begun to recognize that popular themes and
amenities such as quality dining and hotel accommodations play an important
role in attracting customers to casinos. The theme is intended to appeal to
the Hotel Casino's target customer base, which consists primarily of residents
of the Denver metropolitan area as well as other Colorado communities located
within driving distance of Black Hawk.
The Radisson Black Hawk Hotel will provide overnight accommodations with
290 standard rooms and 35 suites, making it the first destination resort of
its kind in Black Hawk. Complimenting both the casino and hotel will be a
three story underground parking facility for 865 cars featuring both valet and
self parking options, and the only covered on-site bus turnaround currently
available in Black Hawk for the convenience of day trip customers.
Black Hawk is a picturesque mountain town approximately 40 miles west of
Denver. In the past year, Black Hawk hosted approximately 3 million visitors
and generated almost 60% of the state's gaming revenues. The 112,000 square
foot Hotel Casino site on the northern most end of the Black Hawk gaming
district is in a most highly visible location as it is in a direct line of
site to all visitors approaching Black Hawk's main intersection on State
Highway 119. The seven story structure will tower high above all existing
facilities. The Black Hawk and nearby Central City casino market includes
many small, privately held gaming facilities that Country World believes offer
limited amenities and are characterized by a shortage of convenient on-site
parking. There are a few large facilities currently operating with varying
levels of services and amenities, as well as new facilities planned. The
Casino's country western music theme, country hospitality, ample parking,
modern hotel accommodations and a full line of amenities, will set it apart
from, and should give it a competitive advantage over, the other casinos in
the Black Hawk/Central City market.
The Hotel Casino complex will be designed and constructed pursuant to a
guaranteed maximum price agreement which is to be finalized prior to
construction. The design and construction team consists of Semple Brown
Roberts, P.C., a Denver based architectural firm (the "Architect") and PCL
Construction Services, Inc., a multi-billion dollar North American
construction firm with U.S. headquarters located in Denver. The Architect is
the designer of Fitzgerald's Casino in Black Hawk, while the Contractor's
gaming credits include the MGM Grand Hotel Casino and Stratosphere Tower in
Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as the Chinook Winds Gaming and Convention Center
in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Gaming operations at the Casino will be under the management of a joint
venture between Luciani & Associates, LLC and Casino Research and Planning
Corp. of Atlantic City, New Jersey (the "Casino Manager"), who are leaders in
casino design, management and security services.
Hotel operations will be under the management of Signature Hospitality
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Resources, Inc. of Denver, Colorado (the "Hotel Manager"), which provides a
full range of hotel and resort support services including operations, sales,
marketing, food, beverage, human resources, MIS and technical services.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30,
1996
Financials to follow.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
To the extent the Company has ceased operations of its woodworking
business, its cash requirements diminished accordingly. Navtech had a line
of credit with The First National Bank of Farmington in Farmington, New
Mexico. The terms of this facility were for a receivable and inventory line
of credit in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 with a monthly floating
interest rate of 1.5% over prime. Navtech pledged all of its assets as
security for this loan. As of June 30, 1997, Navtech was indebted to the bank
in the amount of approximately $1.2 million. This loan became due on March
15, 1997, and was extended to June 1997. In June 1997, the bank informed
Navtech that it would not renew the loan. Navtech was unable to replace First
National Bank of Farmington and the bank subsequently forced Navtech to cease
ongoing operations.
In January 1995, the Company borrowed, on an unsecured basis, an
aggregate of $1,000,000 from three individuals and entities at 15% annual
interest. In lieu of such interest, the Company issued to such note holders an
aggregate of 150,000 shares of Common Stock. The principal amount of such
notes was due and payable on January 13, 1996, and in March 1996, the Company
entered into an extension agreement with the three individuals whereas the
Company made a partial payment of $500,000 and Mr. Larry Berman, the Company's
Chairman, gave 370,000 shares of his personal stock for an extension until
August 9, 1996 at which time a balance payment of $400,000 was due. The
Company made a partial payment for interest, as well as an extension fee in
the amount of $200,000. The Noteholders agreed to extend the final payment due
date until after funding of the Country World Casino project. The Company
utilized the $1,000,000 to make a loan to Country World, which indebtedness
was canceled in exchange for the issuance of 5,000,000 shares of Country World
common stock to the Company. Country World Casinos, Inc. plans to invest up to
an additional $70 to $80 million to develop and construct the casino and hotel
complex in Black Hawk, Colorado.
During 1996 and early 1997, the Company consummated a series of Private
Placements of an aggregate of 1,162,000 shares of its Series E Convertible
Preferred Stock, resulting in gross and net proceeds of $11,620,000 and
$9,751,000, respectively. The proceeds of this offering were utilized for
repayment of debt, settlement of litigation fees associated with securing
financing for Country World Casinos, Inc. and working capital for the Company
and Navtech. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into
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shares of the Company's Common Stock at the rate determined by dividing $10.00
by the lesser of 75% of the closing bid price as reported, of the Company's
Common Stock on the date of the closing of the subscription or 65% of the
average closing bid price for the five (5) trading days immediately preceding
the date of conversion. As of November 1997, 87,500 shares are yet to be
converted.
In April 1996, the State of New Jersey approved the issuance of 555,000
shares of Series Z Preferred Stock in accordance with the Company's
Certificate of Designation. In September 1996, such authorization was
increased to 1,050,000 shares and issued in exchange for debt. In July 1997,
the shares of Series Z preferred stock were converted into 5,068,140 shares of
common Stock.
In June 1996, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,300,000 shares of its
common stock to Messrs. Irwin Schneider, Eugene Lombardo and Scott Schneider
in return for certain services performed by these individuals on behalf of the
Company.
In September 1996, the Company issued 573,333 shares of common stock to N
& A Promotions in return for certain services performed for the Company.
In September 1996, a debt of $30,000 owed to Sunrise, Inc. was converted
into 30,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock and pursuant to the terms
thereof, into 120,000 shares of common stock.
In October 1996, the Company issued 450,000 shares of common stock to
Sparta Capital Ltd. for the exercise of its warrants.
In March 1997, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to
Sparta Capital Ltd. for the exercise of its warrants.
In April 1997, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to
Sparta Capital Ltd. for the exercise of its warrants.
In April 1997, the Company issued 555,000 shares of common stock to
Sparta Capital Ltd. for the exercise of its warrants.
Unless and until the Company improves its financial results sufficiently
and maintains such improved results, the Company may have to borrow or raise
additional capital to fund any cash shortage, in the need should arise.
At March 31, 1996, the Company had owed $250,000 plus accrued interest
and legal fees as required under the default provisions of the note, to the
Calvin Black Trust. During the current period, the Company liquidated this
note by payments and by the exchange of equity a subsidiary had in another
company, terminating the legal action brought upon the default.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
On May 26, 1995, the Company's majority owned subsidiary Country World
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Casinos, Inc. ("CWC") commenced a lawsuit against Tommyknocker Casino Corp.
("Tommyknocker") and New Allied Development Corporation ("New Allied") in the
District Court of Denver, County of Denver, Colorado, case number 95CV 2310.
This action is primarily for breach of contract in connection with the
acquisition of certain real property by CWC from the defendants. CWC is
seeking monetary damages and declaratory relief.
On August 15, 1995, Tommyknocker and New Allied filed a counterclaim in
the aforementioned action against CWC, the Company, Ronald Nathan, Sal Lauria
and David Singer who are former board members of CWC, Roger LeClerc, President
of CWC and William Patrowicz director of CWC. The counterclaim alleges that
CWC is in default under the Promissory Note issued by CWC to Tommyknocker in
connection with the acquisition of the real property, CWC failed to register
stock on behalf of Tommyknocker and that the Company has acquired control of
CWC to the detriment of Tommyknocker and New Allied.
In a related action on June 28, 1995, Tommyknocker filed a Rule 120
Motion in the District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado, case number
95CV 2799. This motion sought foreclosure of the real property discussed
above. On October 4, 1995, the magistrate in this case granted Tommyknocker's
motion and authorized the sale of the property pursuant to the foreclosure on
October 12, 1995.
On October 12, 1995, CWC filed a bankruptcy petition under Chapter 11 of
Title 11 of the United States Code. The case was filed in the United States
Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado, case number 95-20563rjb. Pursuant to
the filing of the Bankruptcy, an automatic stay went into effect pursuant to
11 U.S.C. Section 362 prohibiting the foreclosure sale. Tommyknocker filed a
Motion for Relief from the stay and a hearing on this matter was held on
December 22, 1995. On January 3, 1996, the Court ruled that CWC should be
given an opportunity to proceed with its Bankruptcy proceedings in a diligent
and timely fashion. The Court conditioned continuation of the stay pending
the approval or denial as the case may be of CWC's financing proposal and
certain other conditions. In March 1996, the Court approved CWC's financing
proposal and in May 1996, Country World closed on such financing. In
September 1996, the Court heard testimony in a claims hearing between the
parties. In early November 1996, the Company received final rulings from the
Court.
The Court's order found that Tommyknocker Casino Corporation/New Allied
was not entitled to default interest at the rate of 18%, however Country World
is ordered to pay 8% per annum on the unpaid balance due Tommyknocker.
Additionally, the Court ordered that both parties were obligated to pay their
own expenses related to this matter.
The Court further found that Country World Casinos, Inc. was not in
default of its Agreement with Tommyknocker/New Allied with regard to filing a
registration statement for its preferred stock and until Tommyknocker/New
Allied files such registration statement and Country World fails to pay for
its cost, Country World is not in breach of the agreement.
The Court upheld Tommyknocker's/New Allied's claim that Country World was
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not entitled to an offset on the environmental clean up as the work had been
completed and Country World paid all clean up costs without objection prior to
the Company's acquisition of a majority ownership in Country World.
The Company, on behalf of Country World, obtained a 5 million dollars
($5,000,000) financing package, which enabled Country World to repay all of
its outstanding indebtedness and emerge from Bankruptcy. This financing
package had been approved by the Bankruptcy Court and the Company utilized the
funds in accordance with the Court's order. With all issues completed in
March 1997, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled that Country World Casinos, Inc.
be dismissed from Chapter 11.
On October 10, 1995, Phil B. Acton, Trustee of the Calvin Black Trust
commenced a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court
for the District of Utah, Central Division, case number 95CV 09305. This
action seeks repayment of a promissory note in the principal amount of
$500,000. On January 15, 1996 the Company, the Calvin Black Trust and Norlar,
Inc. a corporation owned by Mr. Larry Berman, the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company and his spouse entered into a Sale and Forbearance
Agreement pursuant to which The Calvin Black Trust sold to Norlar $250,000 of
the indebtedness owed by the Company in exchange for $250,000 in cash from
Norlar and Norlar agreed to deliver to the Calvin Black Trust upon the
effectiveness of a Registration Statement either 250,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock or $500,000 worth of the Company's Common Stock
whichever be greater. In exchange, The Calvin Black Trust agreed to forbear
from taking any further actions for a period of six months from the date of
the Sale and Forbearance. The Company will repay Norlar the $250,000 and
replace the shares of the Company's Common Stock that Norlar is required to
deliver to The Calvin Black Trust pursuant to the terms of the Sale and
Forbearance Agreement in either cash or the Company's securities as determined
by the Company's Board of Directors. In April 1996, the Agreement was amended
and the Trust was paid an additional $150,000 and Norlar agreed to deliver to
the Trust, upon effectiveness of a Registration Statement, either 200,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock or $348,000 worth of the Company's Common
stock, whichever be greater, for an extension of time to file a Registration
Statement. In August 1996, the Company liquidated this note by payments and
by the exchange of equity in a subsidiary it had in another company,
terminating the legal action brought upon the default.
Item 2 - Changes In the Rights of the Company's Security Holders
None
Item 3 - Defaults by the Company on its Senior Securities
None
Item 4 - Results of Votes of Shareholders
None
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Item 5 - Other Information
None
Item 6- Exhibits & Reports on Form 8-K
(A)There are no exhibits to be filed at this time.
(B)No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter for which this
report is filed.
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HOLLY HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HOLLY HOLDINGS, INC.
/s/William H. Patrowicz
By: William H. Patrowicz
President, Chief Operating Officer,
Treasurer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer) and Director
Date: November 25, 1997
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