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SONOMA INTERNATIONAL
3690 S. Eastern Avenue
Suite 218
Las Vegas, NV 89109
INFORMATION STATEMENT
This Information Statement is furnished to the holders of the common
stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Sonoma International
(the "Company"), to inform them as to an action to be taken by the Company with
the written consents of certain holders of the Company's Common Stock, (the
"Consenting Stockholders"). The Consenting Stockholders are the record holders
of, in the aggregate, _______________ shares of the Common Stock (representing
__% of the 60,000,000 shares outstanding as of October __, 1996).
The Board of Directors of the Company have approved an amendment to the
Company's Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles of Incorporation") to effect
a one for 200 reverse split, thereby reducing the number of issued and
outstanding shares to 300,000, to set the number of authorized shares at
20,000,000 and to ratify an agreement dated September 12, 1996, whereby the
Company would have assets transferred into the Company (the "Agreement"). Under
Nevada law and the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of
a majority of the outstanding stock entitled to vote thereon is required to
approve the amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation that change the
number of authorized shares of Common Stock and effect a reverse stock split.
The Consenting Stockholders gave their written consent to so amend the Company's
Articles of Incorporation on October __ 1996. In addition, such stockholders
ratified the approval of the Agreement. Since the Consenting Stockholders own
more than the majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to
vote thereon, the increase in the number of authorized shares has been approved
by the necessary vote of stockholders and the ratification of the Agreement was
approved. Accordingly, the Company is not seeking written consents from any of
its other stockholders.
WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A CONSENT OR PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT
TO SEND US A CONSENT OR PROXY
This Information Statement is being mailed on or about October __, 1996
to stockholders of record on October __, 1996. The Company intends to take all
necessary action to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation on or after
October __, 1996 (20 days from the date of the mailing of this Information
Statement) (the "Effective Date").
The Company's Common Stock is not presently traded in an active market.
VOTING SECURITIES
The close of business on October __, 1996, has been fixed by the Board
of Directors as the record date for determination of stockholders entitled to
execute written consents to authorize the increase in the number of authorized
shares and the ratification of the Approval. The securities entitled to consent
to the amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation consist of shares of
Common Stock. Each share of Common Stock entitles its owner to one vote. Common
Stock is the only outstanding class of voting securities authorized by the
Company's Articles of Incorporation.
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The following table sets forth, as of October __, 1996, the number of
shares and percentage of the outstanding Common Stock beneficially owned by each
person known by the Company to own more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock.
Beneficial Ownership(1)
Number of Shares Percent
B.D.C. International 4,000,000 6.7%
Timespell, Inc. 5,000,000 8.3
Amber Unlimited 9,652,553 16.1
Leonel Breault 3,331,500 5.6
Sutley Family Trust 4,820,000 8.0
Linda Bergeron 5,000,000 8.3
(1) The officers and directors of the Company, three people, do not own
stock in the Company.
General
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved; (i) an amendment to
the Company's Articles of Incorporation to effect a one for 200 reverse stock
split; (ii) an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to set the
number of authorized shares to 20,000,000; and (iii) the Agreement. A copy of
the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effecting this recapitalization,
in substantially the form in which it is proposed to be filed, is attached as
Exhibit A. The Consenting Stockholders have approved this amendment which is to
become effective on the Effective Date.
The reverse stock split will not materially affect any stockholder's
proportionate equity interest in the Company or the relative rights,
preferences, privileges or priorities of any stockholder. However, the amendment
will permit the Company to issue additional shares of Common Stock, and upon any
such issuance the existing stockholders of the Company would own proportionately
less of the outstanding capital stock of the Company.
Purpose of the Amendment
The Board of Directors has approved and recommended that the
stockholders of the Company approve an amendment to the Company's Articles of
Incorporation for the purpose of effecting a one for twenty reverse stock split
and setting the number of authorized shares of Common Stock to 20,000,000.
Currently there are 60,000,000 shares of Common Stock issued and
outstanding. The Company presently has 60,000,000 shares authorized for
issuance. The Company has not had operations for several years, but in September
1996, the Company entered into an agreement with _______________ whereby
_________ would place at least $10,000,000 in assets into the Company. As a
result of the transfer of these assets, the Company would then have operations.
Because all of the Company's authorized shares of Common Stock are issued and
outstanding, the Company cannot issue additional shares of Common Stock for
these assets nor can the Company pursue additional financing through the
issuance of shares of Common Stock.
The Agreement contemplates a reverse stock split to reduce the number
of shares of Common Stock to 300,000 and issue 1,700,000 shares of Common Stock
in connection with the transfer of assets into the Company. The one for twenty
reverse split will set the number of issued and outstanding shares to 300,000.
To be able to issue shares for the transfer of assets as well as obtain
additional financing through the issuance of Common Stock, the Company's
management has determined that 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock is an
appropriate number of shares to be authorized.
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Management of the Company believes that there are several disadvantages
to the Company and its shareholders for stock to be low priced. For example,
Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange of 1934 regulates trading in certain
"penny stocks". These "penny stock rules" relate to stocks that, among other
standards, trade for less than $5.00 per share. However, if such shares trade,
among other places, on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market or the Nasdaq National Market,
these rules do not apply. These rules require, among other things, that brokers
who trade "penny stocks" other than "established customers" complete certain
documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors
with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk
disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many
brokers have decided not to trade "penny stocks" because of the requirements of
the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to
act as market makers in such securities is limited. Management of the Company
believes that by decreasing the number of shares presently outstanding, it will
increase the per share value of the Common Stock as well as make it more likely
that the Company may be able at some time in the future qualify for trading on
the Nasdaq SmallCap Market or the Nasdaq National Market.
The combined effect of these transactions would be to set the number of
shares of Common Stock presently issued and outstanding to 300,000 and set the
number of authorized shares to 20,000,000. The par value of the stock, $0.001
per share, would not be changed.
Approval of Agreement
The Board of Directors of the Company have approved the Agreement.
Although not required by Nevada or federal laws, the Board of Directors of the
Company has sought the ratification and approval of its stockholders to the
Agreement due to materiality of the transactions contemplated thereby, which
ratification and approval has been received. The Agreement is described below.
Description of Business
Sonoma International is a Nevada corporation formed in 1940 which
principally engaged in the quicksilver mining business until the mid-1970's when
its operations ceased. Thereafter, the Company undertook several other
operations that did not materialize as expected, including a real estate
development that was struggling. In 1985, the Company's Directors restructured
the Company with the purpose of finding an acquisition through the issuance of
Common Stock that would provide the Company additional assets and operations. As
part of this restructuring, the number of authorized shares of Common Stock was
increased to 60,000,000 from 12,500,000 and the par value reduced from $0.40 to
$0.001. Essentially, the equity capital structure of the Company was determined
at that time. Since February of 1988, Sonoma International has focused on
finding assets that could be acquired by the Company so that the Company could
again become an operating entity.
During the 1988 fiscal year, Mr. Gary V. Sutley and others were issued
shares of Common Stock in consideration of transferring assets to the Company of
an entity affiliated with Mr. Sutley. Several million shares of Common Stock
were issued to various people in connection with these transactions. In February
of 1988, Mr. Sutley and others became directors of the Company. At that time the
Company focused on identifying assets and liabilities of the Company, settling
liabilities, and seeking new business opportunities for the Company.
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Until May, 1995, the Company's efforts to find operating assets and
settle outstanding liabilities were not successful. In May, 1995, the Company
entered into an agreement with Atrium Place Hotel, Inc. ("ATHI") whereby the
Company agreed to be reorganized in consideration of acquiring all of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of ATHI (the "ATHI Agreement"). The ATHI Agreement
required that the Company be reorganized such that 20% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock be owned by the Company's existing
shareholders and 80% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock be
owned by the shareholders of ATHI. The ATHI Agreement required that ATHI
transfer assets to the Company whose net worth exceeds $4,000,000.
As part of the ATHI Agreement, Harry W. Hendersen, Barbara Hendersen,
and Angie L. Hochanadel agreed to become Directors and Officers of the Company,
and Gary V. Sutley, the Company's sole remaining director and officer, agreed to
resign all offices.
In connection with the ATHI Agreement, the Company agreed to obtain
releases from all of its present liabilities. The Company obtained agreements
with three judgment creditors of the Company and another creditor, as part of an
overall settlement between several parties and the Company, that all obligations
between the Company and said creditors would be discharged. The effect of these
settlements would be to relieve the Company of all obligations. As of October
10, 1995, these agreements had all been entered into. Four agreements are
subject to trading commencing in the Company's capital stock. See Footnote D to
the accompanying financial statements.
In connection with the reorganization, the Company agreed to obtain
releases from all of its present liabilities. In consideration of the services
rendered to the Company by Mr. Gary V. Sutley and Linda Starner and/or nominees
of each, the Company agreed to issue to Mr. Sutley and Ms. Starner and/or
nominees of each an aggregate of 33,347,553 shares of Common Stock. Furthermore,
the Company obtained agreements with three judgment creditors of the Company and
another creditor, as part of an overall settlement between several parties and
the Company, that all obligations between the Company and said creditors would
be discharged. The effect of these settlements was to relieve the Company of all
obligations assuming that the transaction was completed as contemplated. As of
October 10, 1995, these agreements had all been entered into.
During the 1996 fiscal year, those activities did not materialize. The
assets were not transferred to the Company as required and the ATHI Agreement
was formally terminated on September 12, 1996. In the summer of 1996, the
Company sought new arrangements for operating assets and entered into a new
agreement described below with Clear Creek Investments, L.L.C., among others,
whereby at least $10,000,000 in assets would be transferred to the Company.
Agreement to Acquire Jamestown Resort & Marina, Ltd.
As of September 12, 1996, the Company entered into an agreement (the
"Agreement") with Clear Creek Investments, L.L.C., a Kentucky limited liability
company ("Clear Creek"), and holders of the limited partnership interests in
Jamestown Resort & Marina, Ltd., a Kentucky limited partnership ("JRML"). Clear
Creek is the sole stockholder of Jamestown Resort & Marina, Inc., a Kentucky
corporation ("JRMI") which is the general partner of JRML. JRML owns a Resort
and Marina located on Lake Cumberland in South Central Kentucky.
The address of Clear Creek is 3000 Lexington Financial Center,
Lexington, Kentucky 40507.
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The Agreement requires the transfer and assignment to Sonoma of all the
capital stock of JRMI and all limited partnership interests of JRML
(collectively, the "Transferred Securities"). There are several conditions to
closing, including without limitation : (i) the delivery to the Company of an
appraisal which states that the assets of Jamestown, as of the date of the
appraisal, have a fair market value of not less than $10,000,000, which
appraisal has been delivered to the Company; and (ii) that the Company effect a
one for twenty reverse split. The Company has subsequently determined to effect
a one for 200 reverse split, leaving 300,000 shares issued and outstanding. In
consideration for the transfer of the Transferred Securities, the Company will
issue 1,700,000 shares of Common Stock to Clear Creek, and affiliated, related
and non-related entities or individuals for the acquisition of JRMI.
Description of JRML
JRML is a Resort and Marina located on the North shore of Lake
Cumberland in Kentucky. Lake Cumberland is a 53,000 acre, 101 mile long, lake in
South Central Kentucky which was impounded by Wolf Creek Dam, a project
developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the "Corps") on the Cumberland
River. The lake has an average depth of 120 feet and is navigable by small boats
and large crafts.
The Resort and Marina is located on approximately 291 acres on land and
water three miles east of Jamestown, Kentucky on land leased from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. Jamestown, Kentucky is approximately 16 miles north of the
Tennessee border and is within a two hour drive from Lexington and Louisville,
Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky Highway 92 terminates at the Resort
and Marina.
Background
JRML was formed in 1987 and was assigned an option to acquire an
existing entity that operated cottages and a small boat dock on a portion of the
land now leased by JRML. After the option to acquire the existing facility was
exercised in August of 1987, JRML formally entered into a lease agreement with
the Corps for a term of 25 years. The term of the lease was subsequently
extended for another 25 years so that the term of the lease now expires in the
year 2037. JRML assumed day-to-day operation of the Resort and Marina in
November, 1987.
Upon acquisition of such entity, JRML immediately embarked on a plan to
construct an extremely attractive, world class Resort and Marina. While
initially keeping the existing 17 cabins, the rest of the facilities were
removed. Expansion began in 1987 and included a 7,200 square foot head boat
facility which contains the Ship Store and restaurant, five sixty foot fuel
piers, 571 slips and a 1,600 square foot floating maintenance building with
repair slip and hoist. These facilities were completed in 1988. In 1989 JRML
completed construction of a 40 unit all suite Lodge. The Lodge is located on an
island around which the marina is constructed. The island is connected to the
mainland by a causeway built by the Commonwealth of Kentucky after the
acquisition of the leasehold by JRML. JRML entered into a development agreement
with the Commonwealth of Kentucky whereby the Commonwealth paid almost
$2,000,000 for the island/causeway improvements, and JRML agreed to pay an
annual 1% of revenue fee to the Commonwealth. Since 1989, JRML has continued to
expand and improve the Resort and Marina.
Present Facility
JRML derives revenues principally from marina slip rentals, boat
rentals, lodging, fuel sales, restaurant sales and sales from the ship's store.
The following table sets forth the percentage of revenues
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derived from these categories for the eight calendar months ended August 31,
1996:
Category Percentage
Slip Rentals 26.9
Boat Rentals 19.0
Lodging 17.6%
Fuel 15.0
Restaurants 9.7
Ship Store 9.6
Other 2.2
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TOTAL 100.0%
Marina
JRML has 805 total wet slips, 645 of which are annual rental, many of
which are covered, and range in size from 22 feet by 70 feet to 10 feet by 20
feet. Most of these slips have metered electricity, cable television and
telephone connections. In addition, there are 160 slips used for overnight slip
rentals and slips for JRML's rental fleet.
To maximize available water acreage, the marina is of U shaped design
and is built around the island which is located in the midst of the Resort and
Marina. The marina is constructed on a floating dock system and is designed to
operate at all levels of the lake which fluctuates as much as 80 feet during the
year.
Ship Store, Restaurant and Fuel
The Ship Store is part of the head boat facility, the main building on
the floating dock, and is centered immediately off the island. The Ship Store
has approximately 8,000 square feet. The Ship Store derives its revenue
principally from sale of marine supplies, clothing, groceries, full service
restaurant, gifts and tobacco. The full service restaurant has a 120 seat
capacity. Five fueling slips are located adjacent to the Ship Store and are 20
feet by 60 feet with eight fuel pump stations. There are three fully code
compliant fiberglass fuel tanks, two 12,000 gallon tanks and on 6,000 gallon
tank, installed in the ground on the island.
Yacht Club and Snack Bar
JRML's Yacht Club facility, which is located near the Ship Store, has
2,500 square feet plus 900 square feet of covered patio for outdoor dining and
special events. The snack bar and ice cream store, located nearby and close to
the fueling slips, has 720 square feet and contains open patio type seating.
Room Rentals
JRML rents 18 cabins, a two story (model) Condominium, and 40 suites in
the Lodge. Of the 18 rental cabins, six are one bedroom, eight are two bedrooms
and four are three bedrooms, all having a fully equipped kitchen. All of the
Lodge suites have at least two rooms, a bedroom and living room. Two of the
forty suites have been adapted for handicapped individuals and four have a
fireplace and fully equipped kitchen and counter wet bar. The Corps of Engineers
has approved a development plan for 52 privately owned Condominiums whereby JRML
will manage and receive a net 40% of the revenues from those rentals. The Lodge
is located on the island and the cabins, and the model Condominium and future
development lots are located on the shore.
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The Lodge includes a meeting room that can accommodate 100 people and
be partitioned into two rooms. All cabins, suites in the Lodge and the
Condominium have cable television and most have VCRs.
Boat Rentals
The rental fleet consists of 19 pontoon boats and 30 houseboats and 27
of the houseboats are considered luxurious having amenities such as air
conditioning, full service kitchens and full service bathrooms. The 19 pontoon
boats are 24 feet in length and are equipped with deck chairs. Three houseboats
are 56 feet by 16 feet and sleep twelve. Twenty five of the house boats are 60
feet by 14 feet and sleep eight while two of the houseboats are 70 feet by 16
feet and sleep twelve. The houseboats are marketed as an extension of JRML's
lodging and are rented as "boatel rooms" when they are not out on the lake as
rental boats.
The Jamestown Queen is a 140 passenger paddle boat that is used for
sight seeing, dinner and party cruises. The paddle boat is equipped for dining,
dancing and is marketed toward catered social events for groups. The revenue
figures for boat rentals summarized above exclude revenues derived from The
Jamestown Queen. JRML has discontinued rental of ski boats, fishing boats and
wave runners because of liability concerns
Other revenue Sources, Facilities and Expansion
JRML also derives revenues from the maintenance and repair of boats,
boat brokering, telephone service, and miniature golf, among other sources of
revenues. There are a variety of administrative and maintenance facilities
located throughout the Resort and Marina that support the facility's operation.
Environmental Matters
JRML's operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws
and regulations relating to the environment. Violation of any of these statutes
and regulations or orders issued thereunder could result in civil or criminal
enforcement actions. In addition to other applicable law, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended,
provides for cleanup of sites from which there has been a release or threatened
release of hazardous substances and authorizes the Environmental Protection
Agency to take any necessary response actions at such sites, including requiring
potentially responsible parties to take or pay for such actions. JRML is not
aware of any potentially material environmental liability relating to any
property in which JRML has an interest; however, there can be no assurance that
no such liability exists, or that future developments will not result in
material costs and liabilities being imposed on JRML.
Employees
JRML employs 20 full time people throughout the year. These employees
are principally responsible for the management of the Resort and Marina, its
maintenance as well as services provided throughout the year. With the exception
of the Ship Store and Restaurant the Resort and Marina essentially remains open
in the winter and fully operational during the other seasons.
The number of JRML's employees increases to 50 in the spring and fall
and 150 in the summer, essentially Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Competition
There are a total of nine other marinas on Lake Cumberland. These
marina's are generally smaller than that of JRML. JRML is the newest and highest
quality facility on Lake Cumberland and in the entire region. Almost all of the
slip rental rates are higher than those of other marinas on Lake Cumberland and
in the entire area which management believes reflects the higher quality slips
and many additional amenities at JRML.
JRML does, however, compete with a variety of other recreational and
entertainment activities in the Kentucky and Tennessee area. JRML's customers
are principally from Kentucky and Ohio. There are a large number of
recreational, entertainment and vacation activities, many of which have
significantly greater resources than those of JRML that are located in Kentucky,
Ohio and Tennessee.
Lease with the U.S. Department of the Army
JRML leases approximately 291 acres, including water and land, on which
the Resort and Marina are located, from the Corps. The original term of the
lease ends December 31, 2012, but the term has been extended to December 31,
2037. JRML may terminate the lease at any lease year upon six months notice, and
the Corps may terminate the lease if JRML violates the lease and continues to do
so for 60 days after notice of the violation in writing.
Rent on the lease is calculated based on an assumed break even point.
JRML must pay 0.75% of all sales and 2.25% of all rents and services below the
break even point. Gross income between the break even point and twice the break
even point requires the payment of 2.25% of sales and 6.75% of rents and
services. Gross revenue in excess of twice the break even point requires the
payment of 3.00% of sales and 7.00% of rents and services. For the calendar
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, JRML paid $ 67,788 and $64,461 in rent,
respectively. The lease prohibits gambling on the premises. The one percent
development rent paid to the Commonwealth of Kentucky was $40,108 in 1995 and
$37,046 in 1994.
Legal Proceedings
JRML has no legal proceedings pending other than two lawsuits involving
former employees and one liability claim. Management of JRML does not consider
these lawsuits material.
Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
The Company's Common Stock has not been traded for the last several
years because of the Company's inactivity and there has been no market for the
Company's Common Stock for more than two years prior to June 30, 1996. The
Company anticipates that trading will commence following the filing of this Form
10-KSB on the NASDAQ Bulletin Board, although there can be no assurance that
such market will develop.
As of September 15, 1996 there were approximately 2,950 holders of
record of the Company's common stock, according to the records provided by the
transfer agent.
No cash dividends on the common stock has been declared or paid during
the two years ending June 30, 1995, and there are currently no plans to pay a
cash dividend.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1995, Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
1996
While gross profit increased $173,835, JRML's loss for the year ended
December 31, 1996, increased to $611,060 from $506,033, an increase in the loss
of $105,027. Two factors offset the increase in gross profit, an increase of
$188,409 in selling, general and administrative expense and an increase of
$117,523 in interest expense. The principal increase in selling, general and
administrative expense is attributable to increase in maintenance expense. The
increase in interest expense related to increases in interest rates of certain
indebtedness of JRML.
Gross profit margins were similar in both years, 53.3% in 1995 and
53.5% in 1994. Revenues, however, increased $336,215, or 9.1%, to $4,010,022
from $3,683,807. The largest increases in revenue came from an increase of
$170,946 in annual slip fees, an increase of $42,635 in fuel sales, and an
increase of $40,399 in convenience store and merchandise sales. The increase in
annual slip fees is attributable principally to an increase in the number of
slips at JRML, and the fuel sales and convenience store merchandise sales are
attributed principally to increased traffic related to the additional slips.
Included in the net losses are non cash flow items for amortization and
depreciation of fixed assets and goodwill amounting to $606,655 and $635,925 in
1995 and 1996, respectively. After taking into account these non cash items the
net loss for 1995 and 1994 would be reduced to $2,205 in 1995 and net income of
$129,892 in 1994. Management of JRML believes that these items clarify
understanding of JRML's operational cash flow, that is, amortization and
goodwill expenses are added to its net loss and scheduled mortgaged payments are
subtracted. The expenses are non-cash expenses and, although expensed to reflect
a decrease in the value of assets, the expenses do not reflect the enhanced
value of the assets derived from JRML's operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
JRML has incurred losses throughout its existence. At December 31,
1995, these losses totaled $4,047,563. While these losses have continued, JRML
has focused on increasing its cash flow from operations. In 1996, as part of
this plan, JRML was able to restructure and reduce its indebtedness by
approximately $2,600,000. Management of JRML believes that the consequent
reduction in interest payments will increase the cash available for operations
and debt service. In addition, the Company and JRML are planning to reduce
JRML's indebtedness further through the sale of equity.
Engagement of New Accountant
On September 16, 1996, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K
reflecting the engagement by the Company of King Burns & Co. as the Company's
independent accountants.
Effectiveness
In accordance with Nevada law and notwithstanding approval of the
amendment by Consenting Stockholders, at any time prior to the filing of the
Certificate of Amendment, the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion,
abandon the proposed amendment or approval of the Agreement without any further
action by stockholders.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
Index to Financial Statements
Page
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants 1
Financial Statements
Balance Sheets 2
Statements of Operations 4
Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit 5
Statements of Cash Flows 6
Notes to Financial Statements 7
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The Partners
Jamestown Resort & Marina, Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Jamestown Resort & Marina,
Ltd. (a Kentucky Limited Partnership) as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the
related statements of operations, partners' deficit, and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Jamestown Resort & Marina, Ltd.
as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Partnership will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note C to the financial statements,
the Partnership has incurred losses since its inception and at December 31,
1995, its current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately
$6,733,000. These factors raise substantial doubt as to the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are
also described in Note C. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
KING, BURNS & COMPANY, P.C.
Dallas, Texas
September 6, 1996
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD.
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
Balance Sheets
December 31, 1995 and 1994
ASSETS
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1995 1994
CURRENT ASSETS ------------ ------------
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Cash $ 9,628 $ 3,584
Escrow funds 26,673 43,262
Receivables:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,876 in 1996 and 1995) 47,653 46,799
Other 34,199 23,111
Inventory 75,400 82,311
Prepaid expenses 46,456 71,919
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Total current assets 240,009 270,986
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Buildings and improvements 2,352,561 2,249,862
Land improvements 79,737 73,623
Docks and floating buildings 7,180,728 6,957,013
Boats and improvements 782,105 717,688
Furnishings, fixtures and equipment 1,640,722 1,521,580
Houseboats and pontoons under capital lease 1,373,649 1,373,649
Computers under capital lease 161,734 161,734
Vehicles 22,482 20,642
Construction in progress 240,931 148,931
------------ ------------
13,834,649 13,224,722
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,987,745 3,403,036
------------ ------------
Net property and equipment 9,846,904 9,821,686
------------ ------------
OTHER ASSETS
Deferred loan fees, net of accumulated amortization of
$11,827 106,438 -
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of
$165,825 and $147,400 571,175 589,600
------------ ------------
Total other assets 677,613 589,600
------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 10,764,526 $ 10,682,272
============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD.
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
Balance Sheets - Continued
December 31, 1995 and 1994
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994
CURRENT LIABILITIES ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current portion of long-term debt (including $3,410,277
and $2,206,239 to related parties) $ 3,819,067 $ 10,622,738
Current portion of obligations under capital leases 198,391 203,793
Accounts payable 188,555 274,790
Accrued interest (including $272,272 and $53,662 to related parties) 1,246,452 795,946
Accrued liabilities 141,387 249,313
Security deposits 29,074 34,458
Deferred revenue 633,190 531,411
Accrued management fees - related party 581,301 458,006
Accrued guarantee fees - related party 60,000 40,000
Deferred gain on sale leaseback 75,800 81,905
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 6,973,217 13,292,360
------------ ------------
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt 7,421,234 211,577
Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases 417,638 614,838
------------ ------------
Total long-term liabilities 7,838,872 826,415
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes C, D, E, F, G, H, K and L)
PARTNERS' DEFICIT (4,047,563) (3,436,503)
------------ ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT $ 10,764,526 $ 10,682,272
============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD.
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
Statements of Operations
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994
REVENUES ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Annual slip fees $ 1,168,041 $ 997,195
Boat rental 748,941 753,835
Lodge 683,251 677,905
Fuel 531,120 488,485
Convenience store and merchandise 381,123 340,724
Restaurant 372,473 349,001
Other 135,073 76,662
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Total revenues 4,020,022 3,683,807
------------ -------------
COST OF REVENUES
Annual slip 165,634 129,395
Boat rental 396,916 439,154
Lodge 235,082 209,793
Fuel 351,029 310,084
Convenience store and merchandise 288,498 269,061
Restaurant 329,982 276,638
Other 109,350 79,986
------------ -------------
Total cost of revenues 1,876,491 1,714,111
------------ -------------
GROSS PROFIT 2,143,531 1,969,696
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE (including related party
amounts for management and guarantee fees of $220,540 and $205,229) 1,278,390 1,089,981
AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL 30,252 18,426
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 578,603 617,499
------------ -------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 256,286 243,790
INTEREST EXPENSE (including interest to related parties
of $260,716 and $214,724) 867,346 749,823
------------ -------------
NET LOSS $ (611,060) $ (506,033)
============ =============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD.
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
Statement of Changes in Partners' Deficit
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Special
General Limited Limited
Partner Partners Partners Total
--------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Deficit at January 1, 1994 $ (2,913,099) $ (17,371) $ - $ (2,930,470)
Net loss for the year
ended December 31, 1994 (506,033) - - (506,033)
--------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Deficit at December 31, 1994 (3,419,132) (17,371) - (3,436,503)
Net loss for the year
ended December 31, 1995 (611,060) - - (611,060)
--------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Deficit at December 31, 1995 $ (4,030,192) $ (17,371) $ - $ (4,047,563)
=============== ============== ============== =============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD.
(a Kentucky Limited Partnership)
Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss $ (611,060) $ (506,033)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets 578,603 617,499
Amortization of goodwill 30,252 18,426
Amortization of deferred gain on sale leaseback (6,105) (6,105)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in escrow funds 16,589 41,409
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables (854) (3,478)
Decrease (increase) in other receivables (11,088) 57,620
Decrease (increase) in inventory 6,911 (7,279)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses 25,463 6,950
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (86,235) 152,403
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest 450,506 357,236
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities (107,927) 94,807
Increase (decrease) in security deposits (5,384) (8,447)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue 101,779 46,890
Increase (decrease) in accrued guarantee fees 20,000 20,000
Increase (decrease) in accrued management fees 123,295 84,943
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 524,745 966,841
------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment (603,820) (711,802)
------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from bank and related party loans 1,250,700 -
Repayments of borrowings (844,715) (152,884)
Repayments of obligation under capital lease (202,601) (189,195)
Organization and loan costs (118,265) -
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 85,119 (342,079)
------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 6,044 (87,040)
Cash at beginning of the year 3,584 90,624
------------ ------------
Cash at end of the year $ 9,628 $ 3,584
============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 430,908 $ 411,592
============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING
AND FINANCIANG ACTIVITIES
Assumption of debt in connection with the
purchase of property and equipment $ - $ 520,019
============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION
General
Jamestown Resort & Marina, Ltd. (the "Partnership") is a limited partnership
organized under the laws of the State of Kentucky by Jamestown Resort & Marina,
Inc. ("JRMI"), the general partner, on November 1, 1987. The Partnership owns a
resort and marina facility near Jamestown, Kentucky on Lake Cumberland.
NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of Cash Flows
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents include time
deposits, certificates of deposits, and all highly liquid debt instruments with
original maturities of 3 months or less when purchased.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market and consists of food,
beverages, clothing, fuel and boat parts. Cost is determined on the first-in,
first-out ("FIFO") method of accounting.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. The Partnership provides for
depreciation on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
related assets. Assets held under capital leases are amortized using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
Major classes of property and equipment and their related lives are as follows:
Life in
Major Class Years
Docks, floating buildings and buildings on land 31.5
Houseboats and pontoons 20.0
Land improvements 15.0
Signage 10.0
Furnishings 7.0
Computers under capital lease 5.0
Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Replacements and betterments
are capitalized.
Goodwill
Goodwill relates to the original purchase of the marina and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers lease and represents the excess of cost over fair value of net
assets acquired which is being amortized using the straight-line method over 40
years. On an on-going basis, management reviews recoverability, the valuation
and amortization of goodwill. As part of this review, management considers the
undiscounted value of the projected future net earnings in evaluating the value
of goodwill. If the undiscounted value of the projected future net earnings is
less than the stated value, the goodwill would be written down to its fair
value. Management also considers the appraised value of the marina facility in
evaluating the value of goodwill.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES- Continued
Deferred Loan Fees
Loan fees are capitalized and amortized over the life of the loan using the
straight-line method.
Revenue Recognition
Annual or seasonal slip rentals received are recognized as deferred revenue and
amortized into income over the life of the rental contract using the
straight-line method. All other revenues are recognized at the time the rental
occurs or the delivery of the product or service takes place.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and
assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were
used.
Income Taxes
Taxable income or loss of the Partnership is allocated to the partners in
accordance with the provisions of the Partnership agreement. The Partnership
qualifies as a limited partnership and as such, Federal income taxes accrue to
the partners rather than to the Partnership. Accordingly, the accompanying
statements of operations of the Partnership include no provision for income
taxes.
Other
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $58,000 and $43,000
in 1995 and 1994, respectively.
NOTE C - GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
As reflected in the statements of operations, the Partnership incurred net
losses of approximately $611,000 and $506,000 in 1995 and 1994, respectively. At
December 31, 1995, current liabilities exceed current assets by approximately
$6,733,000. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt as to the
Partnership's ability to continue as a going concern.
Management has been successful in the past in negotiating delays in the payment
of the Company's loans and was successful in refinancing the mortgage debt
(Notes F and L) and paid off the obligations under the capital leases subsequent
to December 31, 1995 (Note L). Management is also in the process of merging with
a public shell (Note L), and has plans to raise sufficient additional capital in
the public market after the merger to pay off certain of the short and long term
debt and to provide additional liquidity to fund operations and growth.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible
future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts
or classification of liabilities which may result from the possible inability of
the Partnership to continue as a going concern.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE D - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
The Partnership and the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
("Transportation Cabinet") are parties to an agreement for development of the
marina facilities. The Partnership agreed to construct a new resort and marina
and the Transportation Cabinet agreed to construct an extension of Kentucky
Highway 92 to the island upon which the Partnership constructed its lodge.
The Partnership agreed to pay the Transportation Cabinet one percent of the
gross revenues received by the Partnership from the resort and marina facilities
in perpetuity. The fees under the agreement totaled $40,000 in 1995 and $37,000
in 1994.
NOTE E - LEASE RIGHTS
The Partnership leases approximately 290 acres of land and water from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. The lease has a 25-year term beginning January 1, 1988
with an option for a 25-year extension which has been exercised. Rental amounts
due under the lease are contingent upon a variety of factors, primarily gross
revenues. Rent expense was $70,000 in 1995 and $64,000 in 1994.
NOTE F - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
December 31,
1995 1994
----------- ----------
Mortgage $ 7,194,005 $ 7,944,005
Demand Note (related party) 1,852,777 1,846,239
General Partner note 1,197,500 -
Limited Partner notes 360,000 360,000
Paddleboat notes 209,736 270,066
Yacht Club note 223,624 227,041
Executive Boats note 159,671 186,963
Generators note 42,988 -
----------- -----------
11,240,301 10,834,314
Less current maturities (3,819,067) (10,622,738)
----------- -----------
Long-term portion $ 7,421,234 $ 211,577
=========== ===========
Mortgage. On December 31, 1988 the Partnership entered into two notes with banks
to finance the resort and marina project. The first note was for $5,625,000
maturing on January 1, 1995. The note required monthly payments of principal in
the amount of $53,568 and interest at a rate of 11%, adjusted to 3% above the
weekly auction average rate of T-Securities, with a 3 year maturity on November
1. The second note was for $2,375,000 maturing on January 1, 1995. The note
required monthly payments of principal in the amount of $6,000 and interest at a
rate of 1% over the Base Lending rate as defined. Both notes were secured by
Partnership property. Thereafter, the Partnership defaulted on the notes, and
the bank became insolvent. The loan was subsequently assumed by the Resolution
Trust Corporation ("RTC"). The note was consolidated with several other notes
and sold to a second bank in March, 1993.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE F - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Continued
Accrued interest was $748,240 and $708,240 at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectfully.
On August 11, 1995, The Partnership entered into a written agreement with the
second bank whereby the notes held could be paid off by the Partnership for
$6,100,000, plus accrued interest of $240,000. The amount was refinanced on
January 29, 1996 (Note L). The classification of the note payable (long-term and
short-term portions) is based on the refinanced terms. This agreement was
conditional on the ability of the Partnership to make an initial payment of
$1,000,000 at the closing of the loan modification and being able to repay the
remaining $5,100,000 by May 1, 1996. The Partnership made a payment of $750,000
on September 1995. These funds were obtained from related parties and bear
interest at 10%. The remaining $250,000 was rolled over into the final
settlement. See Note L.
Demand Note. The Partnership originally entered into a note agreement with a
bank for $2,000,000 on November 16, 1989, at 1 1/2% over the prime lending rate
which was collateralized by a second mortgage on the assets of the Partnership
and by certain items of the Webb Family Trust, an entity related to the general
partner. A 1 % guarantee amount based on the outstanding balance is payable to
the Webb Family Trust as compensation for pledging its collateral (See Note H).
The Partnership defaulted on the note several times and on January 15, 1993 the
note was converted to a demand note. In March 1994, the Partnership again
defaulted under the terms of the note and the Webb Family Trust collateral was
liquidated by the bank to satisfy the note. The Partnership subsequently became
obligated to the Webb Family Trust under the same terms as the demand note.
General Partner Loans. The Webb Family Trust loaned the Partnership $477,500 at
various dates in 1995 and $750,000 in September 1995 at 10% under a promissory
note entered into on August 10, 1995. The note matured on May 1, 1996 and is due
on demand.
Limited Partner Loans. On March 6, 1992, loans totaling $360,000 were made by
limited partners at 1% plus prime for operating shortfalls and capital
improvements. The notes are payable on demand. The notes may be extended each
year for a fee of 1% of the note balance.
Paddleboat. Webb Cruise Lines, Inc. (WCL) an entity controlled by the general
partner originally purchased the Jamestown Queen, a paddleboat, by obtaining
financing from two banks. On April 21, 1989 WCL entered into the first note with
a bank for $325,000. On October 30, 1994 the note was renewed for $251,303 at 2%
plus prime maturing on April 30, 2000. The note requires monthly payments of
$5,309 of principal and interest. The loan is collateralized by five shares
(5.6%) of the limited Partnership units, the Paddleboat and guaranteed by the
Webb Family Trust. On May 8, 1989, WCL entered into a 13.5% variable note with a
second bank amounting to $75,000 with interest and principal due on June 22,
1995. The Partnership paid a monthly rent of $7,260 to WCL for the use of the
boat. The Partnership assumed both notes and title of the boat from WCL in May
1994 for the balance of both notes of $282,346 which approximated the fair value
of the Paddleboat.
Yacht Club. Webb Lexington Ventures, Inc., an entity controlled by the general
partner, entered into a 11% mortgage note with a bank for $278,000 to purchase
the Yacht Club. The note matures on July 1, 1996 and interest is payable
quarterly in October, January, April and July. Principal payments consist of two
installments, $23,757 on January 1, 1996 and $200,000 on July 1, 1996. The note
is collateralized by the property of the general partner. The Yacht Club was
acquired by the Partnership by assuming the note, which approximated the fair
market value of the Yacht Club.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE F - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Continued
Executive Boats. On February 8, 1990, the Partnership entered into a note with a
bank finance its executive boats and is collateralized by the two houseboats.
The note was renewed on October 30, 1995 and provides for monthly principal
payments of $4,000 and interest at 11% and matures on October 28, 1999.
Generators. On May 26, 1995, the Partnership entered into a note with a bank for
$53,200 at a fixed rate of 10.5% maturing on October 1, 1997. The note is
collateralized by 12 boat generators. Interest and principal of $3,000 are paid
monthly beginning on July 1, 1995 through October 1, 1995. Payments will resume
each year on March 1 through October 1.
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 1995 are as follows:
1996 $ 3,819,067
1997 217,870
1998 217,425
1999 234,021
2000 173,393
Thereafter 6,578,525
------------
Total $ 11,240,301
===========
NOTE G - OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES
The Partnership leases certain boats and computer equipment under capital
leases. In 1991, the Partnership sold 25 houseboats and 20 pontoon boats for
$1,374,000 to a bank and subsequently leased back the boats under a capital
lease. In connection with this sale and lease-back transaction, the Partnership
recorded a deferred gain of $104,000. This gain is being amortized as a offset
to amortization expense over the term of the lease. The lease term is for six
years and monthly payments of $30,000 are required from March through October of
each year. The lease also has a purchase option of $202,000 at the end of the
lease. The Partnership entered into a sale and leaseback transaction for
computer equipment in 1990 for $161,000. The computer lease matured in 1994. The
Partnership is required to pay future minimum payments related to these leases
as follows:
Amount
1996 $ 239,710
1997 443,938
-----------
683,648
Amount representing interest (67,619)
Present value of net minimum
lease payments 616,029
Current portion 198,391
----------
Total $ 417,638
==========
The weighted average interest rate on the capital leases approximates 10% at
December 31, 1995.
Accumulated amortization for leased boats and computer equipment at December 31,
1995 and 1994 was $456,000 and $384,000 , respectively. Amortization expense,
net of the deferred gain amortization of $6,000 each year, for the leased boats
and computer equipment was approximately $65,000 and $95,000 during 1995 and
1994, respectively.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE G - OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES - Continued
In connection with the boat lease, the bank requires a monthly deposit of $3,761
into an escrow account for repairs and maintenance of the boats. This account
has a balance of approximately $26,000 and $43,000, at December 31, 1995 and
1994, respectively, which is included in escrow funds in the accompanying
balance sheets.
NOTE H - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The general partner has a management agreement with the Partnership to provide
management services to the Partnership for a fee equal to 5% of the annual gross
revenues. Such fee is payable to the general partner at a rate $4,000 per month,
plus direct costs and expenses associated with its management of the
Partnership. The remainder of the fee is accrued. Accrued management fees at
1995 and 1994 were $581,000 and $458,000, respectively. Management fees paid in
1995 and 1994 were $48,000 and management fee expense was $201,000 and $185,000,
respectively.
The general partner guaranteed the Demand Note (Note F) and receives as
compensation a fee of 1% of the outstanding note balance annually. Such fee
amounted to $20,000 during 1995 and 1994, respectively. The accrued guarantee
fee was $60,000 and $40,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Accrued interest due to the partners was $272,000 and $54,000 at December 31,
1995 and 1994, respectively. Interest expense payable to related parties was
$261,000 and $215,000 during 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Accounts receivable (other) of $25,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, from
related parties, are recorded as a reduction of accrued management fees and are
primarily for reimbursable expenses.
The Partnership rents a portion of land to the general partner for $441 per
year.
Also see Note F.
NOTE I - PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
The general partner is required to manage the affairs of the Partnership but is
not required to make a capital contribution for its interest in the Partnership.
For Federal income tax purposes, the special limited partners received an
assigned value of $200,000 (equivalent to eight units) for contributing their
interest in the Sale and Purchase Agreement with Jamestown Dock, Inc. Eighty
units had been sold to limited partners.
The special limited and limited partners are entitled to an annual Preference
Payment of 10% of their capital contributions to the extent that cash flow
exceeds operating expenses, debt service and funds set aside in a working
capital reserve. All unpaid Preference Payments accumulate and may be paid in
future years out of available cash flow. Remaining cash flow, after the
Preference Payment, is distributable to the limited partners and to the general
partner in proportion to their interests in partnership profits. No cash
distributions have been made to the partners. Accumulated but unpaid Preference
Payments totaled $1,372,917 at December 31, 1995 and $1,152,917 at December 31,
1994 (Note L).
The net loss for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 was allocated in
accordance with the Partnership Agreement. No loss is allocated to the special
limited partners because of their nil capital account balances. In accordance
with the Partnership agreement, limited partners are allocated 80% of net losses
to the extent that they have positive capital account balances, and the general
partner is allocated the remaining loss.
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JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
NOTE J - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosure About Fair
Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure about the fair value of all
financial assets and liabilities for which it is practicable to estimate. Cash
and escrow funds, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other liabilities
are carried at amounts that reasonably approximate their fair values.
The carrying amount and fair value of notes payable and long-term debt
(excluding capital leases) are as follows:
December 31, 1995
Carrying Fair
amount value
-------- -----
Mortgage debt $7,194,000 $5,350,000
Demand note 1,853,000 1,853,000
Variable rate debt 570,000 570,000
Other current debt 1,677,000 1,677,000
NOTE K - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
In the normal course of its business, the Partnership is subject to litigation.
Management of the Partnership, based on discussions with its outside legal
counsel, does not believe any claims, individually or in the aggregate, will
have a material adverse impact on the Partnership's financial position.
NOTE L - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 29, 1996, the Partnership entered into a loan agreement for
$6,300,000 maturing on February 1, 2001. The agreement requires monthly payments
of principal and interest at a variable rate equal to the commercial paper rate
plus 4.25%. Proceeds of $5,800,000 was used to settle the $5,631,000 mortgage
note described in Note F, and $678,000 was used to settle the boat lease
obligation (Note F) and related loan origination fees. Other short term
borrowings were obtained to finance the difference between amounts paid and the
$5,800,000 proceeds used from the $6,300,000 loan agreement.. On March 28, 1996
the remaining $500,000 was drawn on the note. The balance due on the note at
June 30, 1996 was $6,261,000.
As of September 12, 1996, the Partnership, by consent of the JRMI and the
limited partners, entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Sonoma
International ("Sonoma"), a public company with no operations. The Agreement
requires the transfer and assignment to Sonoma of all of the common stock of
JRMI and all limited partnership interests in exchange for 1,700,000 shares of
common stock of Sonoma. There are several conditions to closing including the
delivery to Sonoma of an appraisal which states that the assets of the
Partnership, as of the date of the appraisal, have a fair market value of not
less than $10,000,000. That appraisal has been delivered to Sonoma. The
agreement incorporates the payment of the preference payments due (Note I)
through the issuance of shares of Sonoma.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Sonoma International (a public company which has had no operations since 1988)
("Sonoma") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on June 10,
1940. Since February of 1988, Sonoma has focused on finding assets and or
operations that could be acquired by Sonoma so that Sonoma could become an
operating entity.
Jamestown Resort & Marina, Ltd. (the "Partnership") is a limited partnership
organized under the laws of the State of Kentucky by Jamestown Resort & Marina,
Inc., the general partner, on November 1, 1987. The Partnership owns a resort
and marina facility near Jamestown, Kentucky on Lake Cumberland.
On September 12, 1996, Sonoma entered into a stock exchange agreement
("agreement") with the Partnership whereby Sonoma would be reorganized in
consideration of acquiring all of the partnership units of the Partnership.
Sonoma is to acquire 100% of the Partnership in exchange for an aggregate of
approximately 85% of its common stock.
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet of Sonoma reflects the reorganization with
the Partnership as if it had occurred on June 30, 1996. Such pro forma
information is based on the historical balance sheet data of Sonoma and the
Partnership as of June 30, 1996, giving effect to the proposed acquisition of
all partnership interests of the Partnership using the pooling method of
accounting. The unaudited pro forma statements of operations for the years ended
June 30, 1996 and 1995 reflects the reorganization as if it had occurred on July
1, 1994, giving effect to the acquisition using the pooling method of
accounting.
The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of
the results of operations that would have been reported had such events occurred
on the dates specified, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future results
of the combined entities. The unaudited pro forma financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the historical financial statements of Sonoma and the
Partnership.
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SONOMA INTERNATIONAL
(A Nevada Corporation)
Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
June 30, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
Sonoma Jamestown Adjustments Balance
CURRENT ASSETS ---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash $ - $ 16,167 $ - $ 16,167
Escrow funds - 19,097 - 19,097
Receivables: - -
Trade, net - 131,319 - 131,319
Other - 34,063 - 34,063
Inventory - 155,004 - 155,004
Prepaid expenses - 40,901 - 40,901
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total current assets - 396,551 - 396,551
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Buildings and improvements - 2,197,655 - 2,197,655
Land improvements - 79,962 - 79,962
Docks and floating buildings - 7,174,566 - 7,174,566
Boats and improvements - 2,169,004 - 2,169,004
Furnishings, fixtures and equipment - 1,920,713 - 1,920,713
Vehicles - 22,482 - 22,482
Constuction in Progress - 374,963 - 374,963
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
- 13,939,345 - 13,939,345
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization - 4,254,953 - 4,254,953
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Net property and equipment - 9,684,392 - 9,684,392
OTHER ASSETS
Deferred loan fees, net - 348,593 - 348,593
Goodwill, net - 561,963 - 561,963
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total other assets - 910,556 - 910,556
TOTAL ASSETS $ - $ 10,991,499 $ - $ 10,991,499
========== ============= ============= ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA INTERNATIONAL
(A Nevada Corporation)
Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet - Continued (unaudited)
June 30, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
Sonoma Jamestown Adjustments Balance
CURRENT LIABILITIES ---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current portion of long-term debt $ 262,391 $ 3,457,920 $ - $ 3,720,311
Accounts payable 394,769 - 394,769
Accrued interest 252,435 469,681 - 722,116
Accrued liabilities 275 204,254 - 204,529
Security deposits - 251,334 - 251,334
Deferred revenue - 599,879 - 599,879
Accrued management fees - related party - 627,687 - 627,687
Accrued guarantee fees - related party - 70,000 - 70,000
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total current liabilities 515,101 6,075,524 - 6,590,625
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES - 6,964,623 6,964,623
OWNERS' DEFICIT
Partners' deficit - (2,048,648) 2,048,648 (A) -
Stockholders' deficit
Common stock, $0.20 par value, authorized, issued
and outstanding shares, 2,000,000 60,000 - 340,000 (A) 400,000
Additional paid-in capital 4,274,616 - (2,388,648)(A) 1,885,968
Accumulated deficit (4,849,717) - (4,849,717)
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total owners' deficit (515,101) (2,048,648) - (2,563,749)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' DEFICIT $ - $ 10,991,499 $ - $ 10,991,499
========== ============= ============= ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA INTERNATIONAL
(A Nevada Corporation)
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Year ended June 30, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
Sonoma Jamestown Adjustments Balance
REVENUES ---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Annual slip fees $ - $ 1,197,062 $ - $ 1,197,062
Boat rental - 743,442 - 743,442
Lodge - 687,539 - 687,539
Fuel - 545,320 - 545,320
Convenience store and merchandise - 366,458 - 366,458
Restaurant - 369,530 - 369,530
Other - 113,175 - 113,175
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
-
Total revenues - 4,022,526 - 4,022,526
COST OF REVENUES
Annual slip - 136,821 - 136,821
Boat rental - 387,696 - 387,696
Lodge - 229,667 - 229,667
Fuel - 351,552 - 351,552
Convenience store and merchandise - 285,137 - 285,137
Restaurant - 316,826 - 316,826
Other - 103,498 - 103,498
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total cost of revenues - 1,811,197 - 1,811,197
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
GROSS PROFIT - 2,211,329 - 2,211,329
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 9,147 1,295,462 - 1,304,609
GAIN ON REDUCTION OF OBLIGATIONS 28,363 - - 28,363
AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL - 68,834 - 68,834
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION - 491,229 - 491,229
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 19,216 355,804 - 375,020
INTEREST EXPENSE 11,284 914,562 - 925,846
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 36,295 $ (558,758) $ - $ (522,463)
========== ============= ============= ============
Net income (loss) per common share $ 0.00 $ (0.26)
========== ============
Weighted average shares outstanding 47,774,591 $ 2,000,000
========== ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA INTERNATIONAL
(A Nevada Corporation)
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Year ended June 30, 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
Sonoma Jamestown Adjustments Balance
REVENUES ---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Annual slip fees $ - $ 1,091,420 $ - $ 1,091,420
Boat rental - 758,764 - 758,764
Lodge - 694,079 - 694,079
Fuel - 494,998 - 494,998
Convenience store and merchandise - 352,601 - 352,601
Restaurant - 368,594 - 368,594
Other - 94,093 - 94,093
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
-
Total revenues - 3,854,549 - 3,854,549
COST OF REVENUES
Annual slip - 162,466 - 162,466
Boat rental - 349,613 - 349,613
Lodge - 234,583 - 234,583
Fuel - 325,714 - 325,714
Convenience store and merchandise - 276,268 - 276,268
Restaurant - 314,009 - 314,009
Other - 86,183 - 86,183
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total cost of revenues - 1,748,836 - 1,748,836
GROSS PROFIT - 2,105,713 - 2,105,713
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 75,800 1,201,898 - 1,277,698
AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL - 18,426 - 18,426
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION - 604,854 - 604,854
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (75,800) 280,535 - 204,735
INTEREST EXPENSE 34,240 761,645 - 795,885
---------- ------------- ------------- ------------
NET LOSS $ (110,040) $ (481,110) $ - $ (591,150)
========== ============= ============= ============
Net loss per common share $ 0.00 $ (0.30)
========== ============
Weighted average shares outstanding 25,579,850 $ 2,000,000
========== ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
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SONOMA INTERNATIONAL
(A Nevada Corporation)
Notes to Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
NOTE A - AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE JAMESTOWN RESORT & MARINA, LTD.
The Agreement requires that Sonoma effect a one for two hundred reverse split,
leaving 300,000 shares issued and outstanding, and issue 1,700,000 shares (with
a par value of $0.20 after the reverse split) for the acquisition of the
Partnership.
NOTE B - EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
During fiscal year 1996, Sonoma had an extraordinary gain from conversion of
debt to equity of $418,699. Jamestown also had an extraordinary gain on debt
extinguishment of $2,518,487 during this period. These items are not reflected
in the accompanying pro forma consolidated financial statements.
NOTE C - INCOME TAXES
Sonoma and the Partnership, on a consolidated basis, incurred losses for both
1996 and 1995, and the more likely than not criterion as to whether income will
be generated in the future has not been met. Therefore, a 100% valuation
allowance has been recorded. Accordingly, the accompanying pro forma statements
of operations do not reflect any income tax expense (benefit).
NOTE D - SONOMA LONG TERM DEBT AND ACCRUED INTEREST
In 1995, Sonoma entered into conditional settlement agreements with the
creditors in an attempt to settle its long term debt and related accrued
interest. All settlement agreements are in the form of debt relief in exchange
for common stock of Sonoma and conditioned upon Sonoma's common stock being
listed on the National Bulletin Board and having a market value so that the
stock can be liquidated. As the market value has not been established, the
effect of settling Sonoma's debt through the issuance of common stock is not
reflected in the accompanying pro forma financial statements.
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EXHIBIT A
Article IV of the Articles of Incorporation of Sonoma International.
will be amended by the addition of the following paragraph immediately following
paragraph 3 thereof:
ARTICLE FOUR
"The authorized capital stock of the Corporation is 20,000,000 shares
of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share. Upon filing of this amendment by
the Department of State of the State of Nevada, the sixty million (60,000,000)
presently outstanding shares of the Corporation's Common Stock par value of
$0.001 per share shall forthwith be reclassified and converted into 300,000
shares of the new Common Stock of the par value of $0.001 per share at the rate
of one-hundredth (1/200) share of the new Common Stock of the par value $0.001
per share for each share of the presently outstanding Common Stock of the par
value of $0.001 per share. The Corporation shall not issue fractional shares but
shall pay in cash the fair value, as determined by the Board of Directors, of
fractional interests in shares as of the time when those entitled to receive the
interests are determined."
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