ATLANTIC BEVERAGE CO INC
10-Q, 1996-08-14
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                       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 quarter ended June 30, 1996

                                       OR
            [ ]   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
             For the transition period from _________ to _________

                        Commission File Number: 0-22614

                        Atlantic Beverage Company, Inc.

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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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                   Delaware                                     36-3761400
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       (State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
        incorporation or organization)                     Identification No.)

           1587 Sulphur Spring Road
             Baltimore, Maryland                                  21227
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   (Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 247-5857
          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
                                 Not Applicable
          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                          Common Stock, $.01 par value
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                                 Title of Class
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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 Exchange Act of 1934 during
the  preceding 12 months,  and (2) has been subject to such filing  requirements
for the past 90 days.  Yes X    No

As  of  June 30, 1996, there were outstanding 5,740,984 shares of  Common Stock,
par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant.

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                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                                      INDEX

                                    FORM 10-Q


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               Page
<S> <C>
         Item 1.      Financial Statements (Unaudited)

                      Consolidated Balance Sheets at
                      December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996-----------------------------------------3

                      Consolidated  Statements of Operations  for the six months
                      ended June 30, 1996 and 1995,  three months ended June 30,
                      1996 and 1995---------------------------------------------------------------4

                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months
                      ended June 30, 1996 and 1995------------------------------------------------5

                      Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                      (June 30, 1995 and 1994)----------------------------------------------------6

         Item 2.      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                      Condition and Results of Operations-----------------------------------------9

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

         Item 1-6.             ------------------------------------------------------------------13

SIGNATURES---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14

INDEX TO EXHIBITS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
</TABLE>

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                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   December 31,          June 30,
                                                                                      1995                 1996
<S> <C>
                                    ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
    Cash          .........................................................     $           -       $      973,784
    Short-term investments.................................................                 -              809,357
    Accounts receivable, net...............................................            798,385           7,158,386
    Inventory..............................................................            630,968           3,009,218
    Prepaid expenses and other.............................................            171,467             400,479
                                                                                --------------      --------------

              Total current assets.........................................          1,600,820          12,351,224

EQUIPMENT, net.............................................................            706,518           2,116,666

NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS, net.................................................            116,000              96,000

DEFERRED TAX ASSET.........................................................            365,000             365,000

GOODWILL, net..............................................................             30,666           8,644,987

OTHER ASSETS, net                                                                      102,143             411,649
                                                                                --------------      --------------

              Total Assets.................................................     $    2,921,147      $   23,985,526
                                                                                ==============      ==============

                     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    Bank overdraft.........................................................     $      297,458      $    1,762,284
    Line of credit.........................................................            440,000           3,754,309
    Accounts payable.......................................................            855,846           6,441,106
    Accrued expenses.......................................................             42,528             698,068
    Current portion of obligations under capital leases ...................                 -               54,877
    Current portion of notes payable ......................................                788             812,500
    Net current liabilities of discontinued operations.....................            722,173             227,989
                                                                                --------------      --------------

              Total current liabilities....................................          2,358,793          13,751,133

NOTES PAYABLE, net of current portion......................................                 -            5,187,500

OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE, net of current portion                                     -              177,026

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY.....................................................                 -              167,000
                                                                                --------------      --------------

              Total Liabilities............................................          2,358,793          19,282,659
                                                                                --------------      --------------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares
       authorized; none issued.............................................                 -                   -
    Common stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
       6,149,022 and 2,727,955 shares issued and outstanding
       in 1996 and 1995, respectively......................................             27,280              61,490
    Series A nonvoting convertible preferred stock, $.01
       par value; 1 share authorized, issued and outstanding...............                 -                   -
    Treasury stock, at cost, 408,038 shares................................           (427,070)           (427,070)
    Additional paid-in capital.............................................          5,041,252           8,834,505
    Accumulated deficit....................................................         (4,079,108)         (3,766,058)
                                                                                --------------      --------------

              Total Stockholders' Equity...................................            562,354           4,702,867
                                                                                --------------      --------------

              Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity...................     $    2,921,147      $   23,985,526
                                                                                ==============      ==============
</TABLE>

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.

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                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Six Months Ended                 Three Months Ended
                                                             June 30,                         June 30,
                                                  ------------------------------   -------------------------------
                                                       1996            1995             1996             1995
                                                  --------------  -------------    --------------   --------------
<S> <C>
NET SALES...................................      $   71,226,302  $   10,795,185   $   37,010,854   $    5,923,535

COST OF GOODS SOLD .........................          62,604,957       7,755,498       32,396,840        4,271,469
                                                  --------------  --------------   --------------   --------------

          Gross Profit......................           8,621,345       3,039,687        4,614,014        1,652,066
                                                  --------------  --------------   --------------   --------------

SELLING, GENERAL AND
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
       Salaries and benefits................           3,769,552       1,581,132        1,977,647          825,442
       Other operating expenses.............           3,924,414       1,145,430        2,054,627          613,454
       Depreciation and amortization .......             489,463         174,381          256,256           98,457
                                                  --------------  --------------   --------------   --------------

          Total selling, general and
              administrative expenses.......           8,183,429       2,900,943        4,288,530        1,537,353
                                                  --------------  --------------   --------------   --------------

          Income (loss) from operations.....             437,916         138,744          325,484          114,713

INTEREST EXPENSE............................             496,727           3,764          219,262            1,957

INTEREST INCOME.............................              13,331           8,932           13,331            4,730

OTHER INCOME................................             420,334              -            31,946               -
                                                  --------------  --------------   --------------   -------------

          Income (loss) before income tax
              provision.....................             374,854         143,912          151,499          117,486

INCOME TAX PROVISION........................                  -               -                -                -
                                                  --------------  --------------   --------------   -------------

          Net income from continuing
              operations after accretion of
              certain preferred stock.......             374,854         143,912          151,499          117,486

          Loss from discontinued operations.                  -         (259,157)              -          (116,544)
                                                  --------------  ---------------  --------------   --------------

          Net income (loss).................      $      374,854  $     (115,245)  $      151,499   $          942
                                                  ==============  ==============   ==============   ==============

INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON
       SHARE DATA:
    Net income (loss) from continuing
       operations...........................      $        (.09)  $          .05   $         .03    $          .04
                                                  =============   ==============   =============    ==============

    Loss from discontinued operations.......      $           -   $         (.09)  $           -    $         (.04)
                                                  ==============  ==============   ==============   ==============

          Net income (loss).................      $        (.09)  $         (.04)  $         .03    $           -
                                                  =============   ==============   =============    =============

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
       SHARES OUTSTANDING...................           4,361,737       2,725,455        5,787,800        2,725,455
                                                  ==============  ==============   ==============   ==============
</TABLE>

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        Six Months Ended
                                                                                           June 30,
                                                                                     1996              1995
<S> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net income (loss).....................................................      $      374,854    $     (115,245)
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided
       by operating activities, net of non-cash items:
       Depreciation and amortization......................................             509,206           174,381
       Increase in accounts receivable, net...............................            (837,529)         (182,241)
       Increase in inventory..............................................            (183,378)         (145,913)
       (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other..................            (141,131)           44,621
       Decrease in other assets...........................................               7,841                -
       Increase in accounts payable.......................................             430,675           826,336
       Increase in accrued expenses.......................................              76,771            54,943
                                                                                --------------    --------------

              Net cash flows from-
                 Continuing operations....................................             237,309           656,882
                                                                                --------------    --------------
                 Discontinued operations..................................            (494,184)         (173,743)
                                                                                --------------    --------------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
       Acquisition of equipment...........................................            (183,385)         (299,647)
       Increase in short-term investments.................................            (809,357)               -
       Cash paid for acquisition of Prefco and Carlton,
          net of cash acquired............................................          (3,532,001)               -
       Cash paid for acquisition fees.....................................            (370,690)               -
                                                                                --------------    -------------

              Net cash flows from investing activities....................          (4,895,433)         (299,647)
                                                                                --------------    --------------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Repayment of equipment notes payable..................................                  -            (59,353)
    Repayment of other long-term liabilities..............................                  -            (19,669)
    Cash paid for financing fees..........................................            (394,853)               -
    Borrowings under line of credit.......................................           3,314,309                -
    Borrowings under term loan............................................           4,500,000                -
    Repayment of capital lease obligation.................................             (10,267)               -
    Decrease in bank overdraft, net.......................................          (1,618,873)               -
    Repayment of notes payable............................................          (2,446,608)
    Proceeds from private placement of common stock, net..................           2,782,384                -
                                                                                --------------    -------------

              Net cash flows from financing activities....................           6,126,092           (79,022)
                                                                                --------------    --------------

NET INCREASE IN CASH......................................................             973,784           104,470

CASH, beginning of period.................................................                  -            142,395
                                                                                --------------    --------------

CASH, end of period.......................................................      $      973,784    $      246,865
                                                                                ==============    ==============



        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             JUNE 30, 1995 AND 1994


1.       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

         The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the accounts
of  Atlantic  Beverage  Company,  Inc.  (the  "Company")  and  its  wholly-owned
subsidiaries.  The Company,  together with its  subsidiaries,  is engaged in the
distribution  of  specialty  beverages in the  Baltimore  and  Washington,  D.C.
metropolitan areas and, effective January 1, 1996, engaged in the manufacturing,
marketing and  distribution of meat products in several Texas markets  including
Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio (see Note 3).

         The  consolidated  financial  statements  included  herein for Atlantic
Beverage  Company,  Inc.  have been  prepared  by the  Company,  without  audit,
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In  management's  opinion,  the interim  financial data  presented  includes all
adjustments  (which include only normal recurring  adjustments)  necessary for a
fair  presentation.   Certain  information  and  footnote  disclosures  normally
included in the consolidated  financial  statements  prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant
to  such  rules  and  regulations.   However,  the  Company  believes  that  the
disclosures are adequate to understand the information presented. The results of
operations  for the three months and six months  ending June 30,  1996,  are not
necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the entire year. It
is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction
with the Company's December 31, 1995 consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto  included in the  Company's  annual  report on Form 10-K dated March 31,
1996.

Revenue Recognition

         The Company  records sales when product is delivered to the  customers.
Discounts provided, principally volume, are accrued at the time of the sale.

Inventory

         Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market.  It is comprised of
raw materials,  finished goods and inventory supplies.  Cost is determined using
the first-in,  first-out method (FIFO).  Inventory consisted of the following as
of:

                                             December 31,        June 30,
                                                 1995              1996

      Raw materials.....................   $           -     $      114,833
      Finished goods....................          630,968         2,732,152
      Packaging supplies................               -            162,233
                                           --------------    --------------

             Total purchase price.......   $      630,968    $    3,009,218
                                           ==============    ==============

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Equipment

         Equipment consists of machinery and equipment,  furniture and fixtures,
leasehold   improvements   and  delivery   vehicles  and  are  stated  at  cost.
Depreciation is provided using the  straight-line  method over following  useful
lives.

                   Machinery and equipment               5-10 years
                   Furniture and fixtures                   5 years
                   Leasehold improvements                   5 years
                   Vehicles                              5-10 years

Other Assets

         Other  assets  consist  of  costs   associated  with  the  acquisitions
described  and  includes   distribution  and  license  agreements  and  deferred
financing costs.  Distribution  and license  agreements are being amortized over
2-3 years using the straight-line method, while the deferred financing costs are
being amortized over 5 years using the effective interest method.

Goodwill

       Goodwill was recorded with the acquisitions of the Predecessor,  Prefco,
Inc. and Carlton Foods,  Inc. (see Note 3) and is being amortized using the
straight-line method over 5 to 40 years.

2.       LINE OF CREDIT:

         In March 1996, the Company entered into a new line of credit  agreement
with a bank through March 2001. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is
permitted  to borrow up to  $6,500,000,  subject  to advance  formulas  based on
accounts  receivable and inventory.  Amounts borrowed are due on demand and bear
interest  at the  bank's  prime  rate  plus an  additional  rate of 1%.  Amounts
borrowed are payable monthly and are secured by all assets of the Company.

3.       ACQUISITION OF PREFCO AND MERGER OF CARLTON FOODS:

         As of January 1, 1996, a newly formed  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of the
Company acquired the outstanding common stock of Prefco, Inc. (Prefco).  Also as
of January 1, 1996,  Carlton Foods, Inc. (Carlton) was merged into another newly
formed,  wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisitions were accounted
for using the  purchase  method of  accounting,  whereby the  purchase  price is
allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities  assumed based upon fair value.
The resulting goodwill was determined as follows:


</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                         Prefco           Carlton
<S> <C>
      Cash consideration provided at closing...................................      $    6,000,000   $           -
      Consideration paid through the issuance of note to the Seller............           1,400,000               -
      Consideration paid through the issuance of the Company's
          common stock.........................................................              75,000          600,002
      Debt assumed by the Company..............................................                  -         3,046,231
      Acquisition costs........................................................             230,852          227,852
                                                                                     --------------   --------------

             Total purchase price..............................................      $    7,705,852   $    3,874,085
                                                                                     ==============   ==============
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                         Prefco           Carlton

<S> <C>
      Cash.....................................................................      $    2,445,210   $       22,959
      Accounts receivable......................................................           5,037,027          464,445
      Inventory................................................................           1,776,325          418,547
      Prepaid expenses and other assets........................................             152,059           84,569
      Property, plant and equipment............................................             222,450        1,301,062
                                                                                     --------------   --------------

                Total assets acquired..........................................           9,633,071        2,291,582
                                                                                     --------------   --------------

      Bank overdrafts..........................................................           2,821,156          262,543
      Accounts payable.........................................................           4,908,042          246,712
      Accrued expenses.........................................................             261,873          405,212
      Deferred tax liability...................................................                  -           167,000
      Obligations under capital lease..........................................                  -           151,085
                                                                                     --------------   --------------

                Total liabilities assumed......................................           7,991,071        1,232,552
                                                                                     --------------   --------------

                Net assets acquired............................................           1,642,000        1,059,030
                                                                                     --------------   --------------
                Goodwill.......................................................      $    6,063,852   $    2,815,055
                                                                                     ==============   ==============
</TABLE>

         In connection with these transactions, the Company issued approximately
650,000 shares of common stock to the former  stockholders of Carlton and Prefco
and issued at a price of $1.05 per share  approximately  $2.7 million  shares of
common  stock in a private  placement  to a limited  number  of  purchasers.  In
connection  with  the  private   placement,   the  Company   incurred  costs  of
approximately  $121,000.  The Company also entered into a loan  agreement with a
commercial  bank which  provided  a $4.5  million  term loan and a $6.5  million
revolving  line of credit (see Note 2). The Company  also issued a  subordinated
promissory  note to the  former  shareholders  of Prefco  in the  amount of $1.4
million.  The note bears  interest  at 9% per annum and is payable in  quarterly
installments of interest,  with a final payment of all outstanding  interest and
principal on March 15, 2001.

4.       DISCONTINUATION OF THE FLYING FRUIT FANTASY DIVISION:

         In December 1995,  the Company  adopted a plan to dispose of its Flying
Fruit Fantasy division. As a result, the Company recognized a one-time charge of
$2,410,200,  in the fourth  quarter of 1995.  The net  liabilities of the Flying
Fruit  Fantasy  division  have been  presented  separately  in the  accompanying
December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996,  consolidated balance sheets. The result of
operations  for the  three  months  and six  months  ended  June 30,  1995,  are
presented  separately in the statement of operations as a loss from discontinued
operations.

5.       TERMINATION SETTLEMENT:

         During the first  quarter  of 1996,  Atlantic  Beverage  and one of its
former suppliers agreed to terminate their  distribution  agreement.  As part of
the settlement,  the former supplier agreed to pay Atlantic Beverage $250,000 in
consideration.  The  consideration  received is included in other  income on the
consolidated  statements of  operations.  During 1995,  approximately  4% of the
total cases sold represented cases supplied by this former supplier.

6.       CONTINGENCIES:

         Lawsuits and claims are filed  against the Company from time to time in
the ordinary course of business. These actions are in various preliminary stages
and no judgments or decisions  have been  rendered by hearing  boards or courts.
Management,  after reviewing  developments to date with legal counsel, is of the
opinion that the outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations

General

         The Company  completed its initial public offering of common stock (the
"Offering") in 1993.  Following the Offering,  the Company repaid  approximately
$4.2 million in debt and recorded a net non-cash  charge of  approximately  $1.3
million in  connection  with the  repayment of debt and the write-off of certain
intangible assets.

         On  April  27,  1994,  the  Company  entered  into and  consummated  an
agreement  to acquire  certain  assets and  marketing  rights from Flying  Fruit
Fantasy, USA, Inc. for total consideration of approximately $1.2 million.  Under
the terms of this  agreement,  the  Company  obtained  worldwide  marketing  and
distribution  rights to a frozen  beverage served through  automated  dispensing
machines.  In December  1995,  the Company  adopted a plan to  discontinue  this
division.  As a result, in the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company  recognized a
one-time charge of  approximately  $2.4 million which reflected the write-off of
$1.1 million in equipment  and $0.9 million in intangible  assets,  and costs of
approximately $0.4 million associated with discontinuing the operation.

         In the first quarter of 1996, a newly formed,  wholly-owned  subsidiary
of the Company acquired the outstanding common stock of Prefco, Inc. ("Prefco").
Prefco,  based in Houston,  Texas,  markets and distributes its own branded meat
products  as well as  unbranded  meat  products to the retail  grocery  trade in
Texas.  Also in the first quarter of 1996,  Carlton Foods,  Inc.("Carlton")  was
merged into  another  newly  formed,  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of the  Company.
Carlton, based in New Braunfels, Texas, is a manufacturer of branded and private
label  meat  products.  The  combined  purchase  price  for these  entities  was
approximately $11 million,  which included approximately $3.0 million in Carlton
refinanced  and assumed  debt.  In connection  with these  transactions  and the
financing thereof,  the Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $0.9
million, which were recorded as an asset on the Company's balance sheet.

         In connection with such transactions,  the Company issued approximately
650,000 shares of common stock to the former  stockholders of Prefco and Carlton
and issued at a price of $1.05 per share  approximately  2.7  million  shares of
common  stock in a private  placement  to a limited  number of  purchasers.  The
Company incurred  transaction costs of approximately  $0.1 million in connection
with the private placement.  The Company also entered into a loan agreement with
LaSalle  National Bank (the "LaSalle  Facility")  which  provided a $4.5 million
term loan and a $6.5 million revolving line of credit. The Company also issued a
subordinated  promissory note to the former shareholders of Prefco in the amount
of $1.4 million. The note bears interest at 9% per annum and is payable in sixty
monthly  installments  of  interest,  with a final  payment  of all  outstanding
interest and principal on March 15, 2001.

         In August  of 1996,  a newly  formed,  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of the
Company acquired certain of the assets of Richards Cajun Country Food Processors
("Richards").  Richards,  based in Church  Point,  Louisiana,  is engaged in the
manufacturing,  marketing and  distribution  of  Cajun-style  processed meat and
specialty food products.  The purchase price for these assets was  approximately
$3.4 million,  which included cash paid at closing in the amount of $2.5 million
and a subordinated promissory note in the amount of $0.85 million. In connection
with  these  transactions  and  the  financing  thereof,  the  Company  incurred
transaction costs of approximately  $0.3 million,  which will be reflected as an
asset on the Company's balance sheet.

         In funding the $2.5 million  cash portion of the Richards  transaction,
the Company  used  approximately  $0.8  million of existing  cash  balances  and
approximately  $0.3 million of additional  borrowings under the LaSalle Facility
and obtained  additional  term debt from LaSalle  National Bank in the amount of
$1.4 million.

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<PAGE>

Results of Operations

Quarter Ended June 30, 1996 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 1995

         Net Sales.  Net sales increased by  approximately  $31.1 million or
525% from  approximately  $5.9 million for the quarter  ended June 30, 1995 to
approximately  $37.0  million for the quarter  ended June 30,  1996.  This
increase reflects the acquisition of Carlton and Prefco.

         Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased by approximately  $3.0 million or
179% from  approximately  $1.6  million for the  quarter  ended June 30, 1995 to
approximately  $4.6 million for the quarter  ended June 30, 1996.  This increase
reflects the acquisition of Carlton and Prefco.  Gross profit as a percentage of
net sales decreased from 27.9% to 12.5% reflecting the lower gross profit margin
associated with the Company's food operations.  Gross profit from beverage sales
did increase,  however,  from 27.9% of sales to 29.8% of sales  reflecting lower
product costs.

         Selling,  General and  Administrative  Expenses.  Selling,  general and
administrative  expenses  increased  approximately  $2.8  million  or 179%  from
approximately  $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1995 to approximately
$4.3 million for the quarter  ended June 30, 1996.  This  increase  reflects the
acquisition  of Carlton  and  Prefco.  As a  percentage  of net sales,  selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased from 25.9% to 11.6%. This decrease
reflects the fact that expenses as a percentage of sales are significantly lower
in the Company's food operations than in its beverage operations.

         Income from Operations.  Income from operations increased approximately
$0.2 million or 178% from  approximately $0.1 million for the quarter ended June
30, 1995 to approximately $0.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996. This
increase  is  attributable  to income from the  Company's  newly  acquired  food
businesses as well as the improvement in gross margin in the Company's  beverage
business.

         Interest Expense. Interest expense increased approximately $0.2 million
from  approximately  $4,500 for the quarter ended June 30, 1995 to approximately
$0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996. This increase was attributable
to debt that the Company incurred in connection with the acquisitions of Carlton
and Prefco,  including  $4.5  million in bank term debt and $1.7 million owed to
former owners of Carlton and Prefco,  in addition to amounts  outstanding  under
the Company's line of credit.

         Net Income  from  Continuing  Operations.  Net income  from  continuing
operations increased  approximately $34,000 from approximately  $117,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 1995 to approximately $151,000 for the quarter ended June
30,  1996.  This  increase  reflects  factors  discussed  above in  income  from
operations and interest expense.

         Loss from Discontinued  Operations.  Loss from discontinued  operations
decreased  approximately  $0.1 million from  approximately  $0.1 million for the
quarter  ended June 30, 1995 to zero for the quarter  ended June 30,  1996.  The
loss in  1995  represents  the  results  of the  Company's  discontinued  frozen
beverage division.

         Net  Income.   Net  income   increased   approximately   $150,000  from
approximately  $1,000  for  the  quarter  ended  June  30,  1995  to  income  of
approximately $151,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.

Six months Ended June 30, 1996 Compared to Six months Ended June 30, 1995

         Net Sales. Net sales increased by  approximately  $60.4 million or 560%
from  approximately  $10.8  million  for the six months  ended June 30,  1995 to
approximately $71.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996. This
increase reflects the acquisition of Carlton and Prefco.

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         Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased by approximately  $5.6 million or
184% from  approximately  $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 1995 to
approximately $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996. This increase
reflects the acquisition of Carlton and Prefco.  Gross profit as a percentage of
net sales decreased from 28.2% to 12.1% reflecting the lower gross profit margin
associated with the Company's food operations.  Gross profit from beverage sales
did increase,  however,  from 28.2 % of sales to 30% of sales  reflecting  lower
product costs and higher selling prices.

         Selling,  General and  Administrative  Expenses.  Selling,  general and
administrative  expenses  increased  approximately  $5.3  million  or 183%  from
approximately   $2.9  million  for  the  six  months  ended  June  30,  1995  to
approximately $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996. This increase
reflects the  acquisition  of Carlton and Prefco.  As a percentage of net sales,
selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from 26.8% to 11.5%. This
decrease  reflects  the  fact  that  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  sales  are
significantly  lower  in the  Company's  food  operations  than in its  beverage
operations.

         Income from Operations.  Income from operations increased approximately
$0.3 million or 206% from  approximately  $0.1 for the six months ended June 30,
1995 to approximately  $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996. This
increase  is  primarily  attributable  to  the  Company's  newly  acquired  food
businesses.  This increase is  attributable  to income from the Company's  newly
acquired food  businesses as well as to the  improvement  in gross margin in the
Company's beverage business.

         Interest Expense. Interest expense increased approximately $0.5 million
from   approximately   $9,000  for  the  six  months  ended  June  30,  1995  to
approximately $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996. This increase
was  attributable  to debt that the  Company  incurred  in  connection  with the
acquisitions of Carlton and Prefco, including $4.5 million in bank term debt and
$1.7 million owed to former owners of Carlton and Prefco, in addition to amounts
outstanding under the Company's line of credit.

         Other Income.  Other income increased  approximately  $0.4 million from
zero for the six months  ended June 30, 1995 to  approximately  $0.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1996.  This increase was primarily the result of a
one-time  settlement  payment of  approximately  $0.3  million  that the Company
received from a former beverage supplier.

         Net Income  from  Continuing  Operations.  Net income  from  continuing
operations increased  approximately $232,000 from approximately $143,000 for the
six months  ended June 30,  1995 to  approximately  $375,000  for the six months
ended June 30, 1996. This increase  reflects  factors  discussed above in income
from operations, interest expense, and other income.

         Loss from Discontinued  Operations.  Loss from discontinued  operations
decreased approximately $0.3 million from approximately $0.3 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1995 to zero for the six months  ended June 30, 1996.  The
loss in  1995  represents  the  results  of the  Company's  discontinued  frozen
beverage division.

         Net Income  (Loss).  Net income  (loss)  increased  approximately  $0.5
million from a loss of approximately  $0.1 million for the six months ended June
30, 1995 to income of  approximately  $0.4 million for the six months ended June
30, 1996.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

         Cash used in  operating  activities  for the six months  ended June 30,
1996 was  approximately $ 0.4 million.  This amount was principally  affected by
net  income,  the  add-back  of  depreciation  and  amortization,  a decrease in
short-term investments, reduction in net liabilities of discontinued operations,
an  increase in accounts  payable and an increase in accounts  receivable.  Cash
used in  investing  activities  for the six  months  ended  June  30,  1996  was
approximately  $6.6 million and

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primarily  reflected the  acquisition of Carlton and Prefco. Cash provided by
financing activities was approximately $7.2 million and was  principally
affected by debt  incurred and equity raised in connection with the acquisition
of Carlton and Prefco.  Net cash increase during the period was approximately
$1.0 million.

         The Company  believes  that cash  generated  from  operations  and bank
borrowings  will be  sufficient  to fund its working  capital  requirements  and
capital  expenditures  as currently  contemplated  for the next year.  This is a
forward-looking statement and is inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ
materially.  The Company's ability to fund its working capital  requirements and
capital  expenditures will depend in large part on the Company's compliance with
covenants in the LaSalle  Facility.  No assurance  can be given that the Company
will remain in compliance with such covenants throughout the term of the LaSalle
Facility.

         The Company,  from time to time,  reviews the possible  acquisition  of
other  products or  businesses.  The  Company's  ability to expand  successfully
through   acquisition   depends  on  many  factors,   including  the  successful
identification  and  acquisition  of products or  businesses  and the  Company's
ability  to  integrate   and  operate  the  acquired   products  or   businesses
successfully.  There can be no assurance  that the Company will be successful in
acquiring or integrating any such products or businesses.

Seasonality

         Consumer demand for beverage products  distributed by the Company tends
to be greater during warmer months.  Accordingly,  the Company's  beverage sales
and profits are  generally  highest in the second and third  calendar  quarters.
Management  believes  that this effect will be  mitigated  by the results of its
food operations.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.           Legal Proceedings.

                  None

Item 2.           Changes in Securities.

                  None

Item 3.           Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

                  None

Item 4.           Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders.

                  None

Item 5.           Other Information.

                  None

Item 6.           Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

                  (a)      Exhibits:  The following are annexed as Exhibits:

                                 Exhibit
                                 Number       Description

                                  3.01*       Certificate of Incorporation of
                                              the Company, including all
                                              amendments thereto

                                  3.02*       By-Laws of the Company

                                  11.2        Statement Regarding Computation of
                                              Per Share Earnings for the three
                                              months ended June 30, 1996

                                  11.3        Statement Regarding Computation of
                                              Per Share Earnings for the six
                                              months ended June 30, 1996

                                  27.2        Financial Data Schedule


                  (b)      Reports on Form 8-K:

                           Form 8-K filed August 12, 1996

                           Form 8-K/A filed August 13, 1996




* Filed with the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-69438.

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                                   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.

                                ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.



Date:    August 14, 1996        By: /s/ John F. Izzo
                                    ------------------------------
                                        John F. Izzo,
                                        Vice President-Finance Controller and
                                        Treasurer (On behalf of Registrant and
                                        as Chief Accounting Officer)

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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit Number                        Description                                 Page
<S> <C>
          11.2         Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings for
                       the three months ended June 30, 1996                               1

          11.3         Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings for the      2
                       six months ended June 30, 1996

          27.2         Financial Data Schedule                                            3
</TABLE>

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                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                        COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

                                                                For the
                                                             Three Months
                                                                 Ended
                                                             June 30, 1996


NET INCOME                                                 $         151,499
                                                           =================

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING                         5,787,800
                                                           =================
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:...............................$             .03
                                                           =================


COMPUTATION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
    SHARES OUTSTANDING:

    Shares outstanding as of March 31, 1996................        6,149,022

    Less:  Treasury stock..................................         (408,038)

    Impact of dilutive stock options as of June 30, 1996...           46,816
                                                           -----------------
                                                                   5,787,800
                                                           =================

                         ATLANTIC BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.

                        COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

                                                                For the
                                                           Six Months Ended
                                                             June 30, 1996


NET INCOME................................................. $      374,854
                                                            ==============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING.................      4,361,737
                                                            ==============
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:............................... $          .09
                                                            ==============


COMPUTATION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
    SHARES OUTSTANDING:

    Shares outstanding as of December 31, 1995..............     2,727,955

    Less:  Treasury stock...................................      (408,038)

    Add:  2,765,549 shares issued in private placement on
           March 15, 1996, outstanding 107 out of 182 days..     1,625,900

    Add:  50,000 shares issued to sellers of Prefco, Inc. on
           March 15, 1996, outstanding 107 out of 182 days..        29,396

    Add:  400,001 shares issued to sellers of Carlton
           Foods, Inc. on March 15, 1996, outstanding 107
           out of 182 days..................................       235,165

    Add:  205,517 shares issued to Carlton noteholders on
           March 15, 1996, outstanding 107 out of 182 days..       120,826

    Impact of dilutive stock options as of June 30, 1996....        30,533
                                                            --------------
                                                                 4,361,737
                                                            ==============

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<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                              JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                                   JUN-30-1996
<CASH>                                             973,784
<SECURITIES>                                       809,357
<RECEIVABLES>                                    7,193,386
<ALLOWANCES>                                        35,000
<INVENTORY>                                      3,009,218
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                12,351,224
<PP&E>                                           3,075,881
<DEPRECIATION>                                     959,215
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  23,985,526
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           13,751,133
<BONDS>                                          5,531,526
                                    0
                                              0
<COMMON>                                            61,490
<OTHER-SE>                                       4,641,377
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    23,985,526
<SALES>                                         37,010,854
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                 219,262
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                    151,499
<INCOME-TAX>                                             0
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                151,499
<DISCONTINUED>                                           0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                          0
<CHANGES>                                                0
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