SARNIA CORP
10-Q, 1998-11-12
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                                UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549

                                  FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[ X ]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the Quarterly Period Ended  September 30, 1998     Commission File 
                              ----------------------   Number 0-24108
                                                              ------- 
                               SARNIA CORPORATION                
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                
             VIRGINIA                             54-1215366                  
- -------------------------------------  ---------------------------------------
  (State or other jurisdiction of       (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   incorporation or organization)

        6850 Versar Center
        Springfield, Virginia                       22151            
- -------------------------------------  ---------------------------------------
(Address of principal executive                  (Zip Code)
 offices)                   

Registrant's telephone number, including area code       (703) 642-6800
                                                  ----------------------------

                                Not Applicable       
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed 
 since last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                 Yes  X   No
                                    -----   -----    

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

            Class of Common Stock       Outstanding at October 30, 1998
            ---------------------       -------------------------------
                no par value                    4,572,545 shares

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                               SARNIA CORPORATION

                               INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

                                                                         PAGE
                                                                         ----
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   ITEM 1 - Financial Statements

            Balance Sheets as of
            September 30, 1998 and June 30, 1998.                           3

            Statements of Operations for the Three-Month
            Periods Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997.                      4

            Statements of Cash Flows
            for the Three-Month Periods Ended September 30,
            1998 and 1997.                                                  5

            Notes to Financial Statements                                 6-7

   ITEM 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis
            of Financial Condition and Results of Operations              7-8


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

   ITEM 1 - Legal Proceedings                                               9

   ITEM 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                9

SIGNATURES                                                                 10

EXHIBIT 11 - Computation of Per Share Earnings                             11

                                      2

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                             SARNIA CORPORATION
                               BALANCE SHEETS
                               (In thousands)
                                

                                                   September 30,    June 30,
                                                      1998            1998    
                                                   -------------  -------------
                                                    (Unaudited)
ASSETS
  Property and equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .    $     17,733   $     17,710 
  Accumulated depreciation/amortization . . . .          (6,398)        (6,267)
                                                   -------------  -------------
                                                         11,335         11,443 

  Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             252            139 
  Rents and other receivables . . . . . . . . .             ---             79 
  Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . .             195            186 
                                                   -------------  -------------
      Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $     11,782   $     11,847 
                                                   =============  =============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
  Mortgages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $      9,665   $      9,787 
  Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              14             32 
  Due to Versar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              87            117 
  Accrued salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              21             18 
  Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . .           1,888          1,855 
  Tenant security deposits. . . . . . . . . . .             434            436 
  Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             365            324 
                                                   -------------  -------------
      Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . .          12,474         12,569 
                                                   -------------  -------------
  Commitments and contingencies

  Stockholders' Deficit
     Preferred stock, $25 par value; Series A
       cumulative convertible; 1,000,000 shares
       authorized; 30,000 shares issued and 
       outstanding at September 30, and June 30,
       1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             750            750 
     Common stock, no par value; 20,000,000
       shares authorized; 4,572,545 shares 
       issued and outstanding at September 30,
       and June 30, 1998. . . . . . . . . . . .             ---            --- 
     Accumulated deficit. . . . . . . . . . . .          (1,442)        (1,472)
                                                   -------------  -------------
      Total stockholders' deficit . . . . . . .            (692)          (722)
                                                   -------------  -------------

      Total liabilities and stockholders'
        deficit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $     11,782   $     11,847 
                                                   =============  =============

                       The accompanying notes are an integral 
                        part of these financial statements.

                                          3
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                                  SARNIA CORPORATION
                               STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                                  
                                                       For the Three-Month
                                                  Periods Ended September 30,
                                                  ----------------------------
                                                       1998           1997     
                                                  -------------  -------------

Real estate rental revenue . . . . . . . . . .    $        811   $        783
Real estate expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .             369            361
                                                  -------------  -------------
                                                           442            422 

Depreciation/amortization. . . . . . . . . . .             145            145
General and administrative . . . . . . . . . .              24             24
                                                  -------------  -------------
Income from real estate. . . . . . . . . . . .             273            253 

Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             190            204
                                                  -------------  -------------

Net income before income taxes . . . . . . . .              83             49 

Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              33             20 
                                                  -------------  -------------
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              50             29 

Dividends on preferred stock . . . . . . . . .              20             20
                                                  -------------  -------------
Net income applicable to common stock. . . . .    $         30   $          9 
                                                  =============  =============

Net income per share applicable to common
  stock - basic and diluted. . . . . . . . . .    $        .01   $        --- 
                                                  =============  =============

Weighted average number of
  shares outstanding - basic . . . . . . . . .           4,573          4,573 
                                                  =============  =============

Weighted average number of
  shares outstanding - diluted . . . . . . . .           4,686          4,604
                                                  =============  =============

                      The accompanying notes are an integral 
                        part of these financial statements.

                                         4

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                                  SARNIA CORPORATION
                               STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Unaudited - in thousands)

                                                       For the Three-Month
                                                   Periods Ended September 30,
                                                   ----------------------------
                                                        1998          1997    
                                                   -------------  -------------

Cash flows from operating activities
  Net income applicable to common
   stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $         30   $          9 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income
   applicable to common stock to net cash
   provided by operating activities
    Depreciation/amortization. . . . . . . . . .            145            145 
    Deferred tax provision . . . . . . . . . . .             33             20 
                                                   -------------  -------------
     Comparative funds from operations . . . . .            208            174 

    Preferred stock dividends accrued. . . . . .             20             20 
    Provision for doubtful accounts receivable .            ---              5 
    Decrease (increase) in rents and other
     receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             79            (35)
    Increase in prepaid and other assets . . . .            (23)           (40)
    (Decrease) in accounts payable . . . . . . .            (18)           (78)
    Increase in accrued salaries . . . . . . . .              3              5 
    Increase in other liabilities. . . . . . . .             39             11 
                                                   -------------  -------------
Net cash provided by operating activities. . . .            308             62 
                                                   -------------  -------------

Cash flow used in investing activities
  Improvements to real estate. . . . . . . . . .            (23)            (1)
                                                   -------------  -------------

Cash flow used in financing activities
  Mortgage principal payments. . . . . . . . . .           (122)          (119)
  Payment to Versar, net . . . . . . . . . . . .            (30)           --- 
  Payment of dividend on preferred stock . . . .            (20)           --- 
                                                   -------------  -------------

Net cash flow used in
  financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .           (172)          (119)
                                                   -------------  -------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash. . . . . . . . .            113            (58)
Cash at beginning of period. . . . . . . . . . .            139             96 
                                                   -------------  -------------

Cash at end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $        252   $         38 
                                                   =============  =============

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the period for
    Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $        247   $        216 

                                
                      The accompanying notes are an integral 
                        part of these financial statements.

                                         5

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                                SARNIA CORPORATION
                                
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(A)  GENERAL INFORMATION

     Sarnia Corporation (the "Company"), formerly Versar Virginia, Inc., was a 
wholly-owned real estate subsidiary of Versar, Inc. ("Versar") until June 30, 
1994.  The Company owns and operates the 6850 Building and the 6800 Building
in Versar Center.

     On June 30, 1994, Versar distributed to the holders of its common stock 
substantially all of the Common Stock of the Company (the "Distribution").  
The Distribution provided Versar stockholders one share of Sarnia common 
stock for every outstanding share of Versar common stock.  The Distribution was
effected to separate the two businesses with distinct financial, investing and 
operating characteristics so that each can adopt strategies and pursue 
objectives appropriate to its specific business.

(B)  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     Basis of presentation:  The accompanying financial statements are 
presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently 
do not include all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted
accounting principles or those normally made in Sarnia Corporation's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These 
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1998 for additional 
information.

     The financial information has been prepared in accordance with the 
Company's customary accounting practices.  In the opinion of Management, the 
information reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the 
Company's financial position as of September 30, 1998 and the results of 
operations for the three-month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997.  
The results of operations for such periods, however, are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year.

     Sarnia Corporation has entered into a Master Corporate Services and 
Support Agreement with Versar, Inc.  Certain general and administrative 
functions, including general administrative, treasury, financial service, 
legal, benefits and human resources administration, investor and public 
relations and information management are provided by Versar on a fixed fee of 
$36,000 per annum.  Telephone expenses charged from Versar based on the number 
of extensions used by the Company and its tenants are included in real estate 
expenses.  Management believes that these charges are made on a reasonable 
basis; however, they do not necessarily indicate the costs that would have been
incurred by the Company separately.

     Accounting estimates:  The preparation of financial statements in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and 
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of 
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses 
during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

     Revenue recognition:  Rental income is recognized based upon tenant lease 
agreements in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Statement 
No. 13, "Accounting for Leases" ("SFAS 13").  Provisions for any anticipated 
lease losses are made in the period that the losses become evident.

     Property and equipment:  Property and equipment are carried at historical 
cost until a decline in value which is other than temporary occurs.  At such 
time, the property will be reduced by a direct write-down for any impairment 
in value if it is probable that the carrying amount of the property cannot be 
fully recovered.

                                      6

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     Depreciation and amortization:  Depreciation and amortization are 
computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the 
assets.  Maintenance and repair costs are expensed while improvements are 
capitalized.

     Net income per share applicable to common stock:  Basic income per share 
applicable to common stock is computed by dividing net income applicable to 
common stock by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the 
applicable period being reported upon.  Diluted net income per share is 
computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted 
average number of shares outstanding plus the effect of assumed exercise of 
stock options using the Treasury Stock Method.

     Income taxes:  The Company accounts for certain income and expense items 
differently for financial reporting purposes than for income tax reporting 
purposes.  The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109") which mandates a liability 
method for computing deferred income taxes.  Provisions for deferred income 
taxes are made in recognition of temporary differences between the book and tax
bases of accounting.  At June 30, 1998, the Company had approximately $2.4 
million in deferred tax liabilities, which was offset by $1 million of net 
operating loss carryforwards.  Due to the potential rent roll turnover in the 
year 2000, the Company has established a valuation allowance of approximately 
$514,000.  As future rent rolls are solidified the valuation allowance will be 
reduced and added into income.  Net income before preferred dividends will 
accrue income tax expense at an estimated effective rate of 40%.

     Impact of Accounting Standards:  Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128") requires a company to 
present basic and diluted earnings per share amounts on the face of the 
Statement of Operations.  The Company adopted the provisions of the standard in
fiscal year 1998, and restated prior years' earnings per share to comply with 
the new standard.

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

Results of Operations
- ---------------------

First Quarter Comparison for Fiscal Year 1999 and 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------

Forward Looking Statements
- --------------------------

The statements in this report that are forward-looking are based on current 
expectations, and actual results may differ materially.  The forward-looking 
statements include those regarding cost controls and reductions, the expected 
annual rent escalations, the possible impact of current and future claims 
against the Company based upon negligence and other theories of liability, and
the possibility of tenants continuing to renew their leases.  Forward-looking 
statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual 
results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the possibilities 
that the demand for the Company's facilities may decline as a result of 
possible changes in general and regional economic conditions and the effects of
competitive facilities and pricing; one or more current or future claims made 
against the Company may result in substantial liabilities; major equipment 
replacement and such other risks and uncertainties as are described in reports 
and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission. 

     Real estate rental revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 
increased by $28,000 (4%) compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 1998.
The increase is attributable to rent escalations.

     Real estate expenses in the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 increased by
$8,000 (2%) compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 1998.  The increase is
due to higher operating expenses in the area of janitorial services,
maintenance and repairs and utilities as a result of higher occupancy rate.

                                         7

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Item 2    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
          Results of Operations (continued)

     Depreciation/amortization for the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 
remained at the same level of $145,000 as reported in fiscal year 1998.  The
depreciation/amortization expenses for the new assets that were placed in 
service in fiscal year 1999 were offset by the fully amortized assets that were
placed in service in prior years.

     General and administrative expense in the first quarter of fiscal year 
1999 of $24,000 remained relatively at the same level as in the first quarter 
of fiscal year 1998.

     Interest expense for the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 was $14,000 
(7%) lower than that reported in the first quarter of fiscal year 1998.  The 
decrease is due to the principal payments in the past year.

     Income taxes for the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 of $33,000 were 
higher than the income taxes of $20,000 recorded in the same period of last 
year due to higher earnings.  The Company recorded income tax expense on 
earnings before preferred dividends at an effective rate of 40% (see Note B).

     Preferred stock dividends for the first quarter of fiscal year 1999 and 
1998 were $20,000 for each of the quarters.

     The net income applicable to common stock for the first quarter of fiscal 
year 1999 was $30,000 compared to the net income applicable to common stock of 
$9,000 in the same time last year.  The improvement in earnings was due to 
higher real estate rental income and lower interest expenses as mentioned 
above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

     Cash flow provided by operating activities was $308,000 for the first 
quarter of fiscal year 1999 compared to the $62,000 for the same period last
year.  Increase in other liabilities and decreased accounts receivables and 
other assets resulted in higher net cash provided by operating activities.  
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999, payments of $122,000 were made to
mortgage principal, $30,000 to Versar's loan and $20,000 to preferred stock 
dividends.  

     Sarnia is financed through a first mortgage of $9 million with I.D.S. Life
Insurance Company at the fixed rate of 7.75% which is being amortized over 
twenty-two years and with a balloon payment due in 2003.  Sarnia also has a 
$1.5 million, five-year term loan with the NationsBank, which will be fully 
amortized in June 2002.  The note is guaranteed by Versar, Inc. and bears 
interest at the Treasury Rate plus three hundred (300) basis points per annum,
but not to exceed 9% per annum.  In addition, Sarnia issued $750,000 of Series
A cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock to a group of private investors.  

     Sarnia expects that it will require $75,000 for capital expenditures to be
made during fiscal year 1999.  It is anticipated that of such $75,000, 
approximately $40,000 will be used for remodeling vacant space, and 
approximately $35,000 will be used for other miscellaneous capital 
expenditures.  Management believes that funds generated from operations 
should be sufficient to meet Sarnia's operating needs, including capital 
expenditures.  

Impact of Inflation
- -------------------

     Sarnia continually seeks to protect itself from the effects of inflation. 
The majority of its leases provide for annual increases based on fixed 
percentages or increases in the Consumer Price Index.

                                       8

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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

         Sarnia is not a party to any litigation.

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

         (A) Exhibits
                 Exhibit 11 - Statement Re:  Computation of Per Share Earnings
                 Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedules

         (B) Reports on Form 8-K
                 None

                                        9

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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.






                                                 SARNIA CORPORATION
                                             ---------------------------- 
                                                     (Registrant)




                                          By: /S/ Charles I. Judkins, Jr.
                                             ----------------------------
                                             Charles I. Judkins, Jr.,
                                             President and Chief Executive 
                                             Officer
                                             (duly authorized officer and 
                                              Principal Financial Officer)












Date:  November 12, 1998

                                Exhibit 11

                            SARNIA CORPORATION
            Statement Re:  Computation of Per Share Earnings
            (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

                                                   For the Three-Month    
                                               Periods Ended September 30,
                                               ----------------------------  
                                                    1998           1997    
                                               -------------  -------------

NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO
 COMMON STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $         30   $          9      
                                               =============  =============
Weighted average common shares 
 outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       4,572,545      4,572,545 
                                               =============  =============


NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC. . . . . . . .    $       0.01   $        ---      
                                               =============  =============


Common shares from above. . . . . . . . . .       4,572,545      4,572,545
Assumed exercise of options (treasury 
 stock method). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         113,784         31,942 
                                               -------------  -------------
                                    
                                                  4,686,329      4,604,487 
                                               =============  =============

NET INCOME PER SHARE - 
  DILUTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $       0.01   $        --- 
                                               =============  =============



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