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BAB HOLDINGS, INC.
8501 W. HIGGINS ROAD, SUITE 320
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60631
(773) 380-6100
March 14, 1997
Dear Shareholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Company's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at the
Rosemont Suites Hotel O'Hare, 5500 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois.
We look forward to greeting personally those of you who are able to be
present at the meeting. However, whether or not you plan to attend, it is
important that your shares be represented. Accordingly, you are requested to
sign and date the enclosed proxy and mail it in the envelope provided at your
earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Michael W. Evans
Michael W. Evans
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
BAB HOLDINGS, INC.
8501 W. HIGGINS ROAD, SUITE 320
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60631
(773) 380-6100
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD APRIL 16, 1997
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To the Shareholders of BAB Holdings, Inc.:
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of BAB Holdings, Inc. (the
"Company") will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., at the
Rosemont Suite Hotel O'Hare, 5500 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois, for the
following purposes:
(1) To elect five directors to serve for a one-year term expiring
when their successors are elected and qualified at the annual
meeting in 1998.
(2) To act upon a proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst &
Young LLP as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal
year ending November 30, 1997.
(3) To transact such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournments hereof.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 10,
1996 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to vote
at the Annual Meeting and to receive notice thereof. The transfer books of the
Company will not be closed.
A PROXY STATEMENT AND FORM OF PROXY ARE ENCLOSED. SHAREHOLDERS ARE
REQUESTED TO DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY TO WHICH NO POSTAGE NEEDS
TO BE AFFIXED IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PROXIES BE
RETURNED PROMPTLY WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON.
SHAREHOLDERS WHO ATTEND THE MEETING MAY REVOKE THEIR PROXIES AND VOTE IN PERSON
IF THEY DESIRE.
By Order of the Board of Directors
/s/ Theodore P. Noncek
March 14, 1997 Theodore P. Noncek, Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................
RECORD DATE AND VOTING.........................................................
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS AND OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT.............................
PROPOSAL 1 -- ELECTION OF DIRECTORS............................................
MANAGEMENT.....................................................................
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS...........................................................
PROPOSAL 2 -- RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS..............
PROPOSALS FOR FISCAL 1997 ANNUAL MEETING.......................................
APPENDIX A.....................................................................
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS......................... .............................
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...........................................
BAB HOLDINGS, INC.
8501 W. HIGGINS ROAD, SUITE 320
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60631
(773) 380-6100
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD APRIL 16, 1997
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This proxy statement is furnished to shareholders by the Board of
Directors of BAB Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") for solicitation of proxies for
use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, April 16, 1996, to be
held at the Rosemont Suites Hotel O'Hare, 5500 North River Road, Rosemont,
Illinois at 9:30 a.m., and at all adjournments thereof for the purposes set
forth in the attached Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The purposes of
the meeting and the matters to be acted upon are set forth in the accompanying
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board of Directors is not
currently aware of any other matters which will come before the meeting.
Shareholders may revoke proxies before exercise by submitting a
subsequently dated proxy or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting. Unless a
shareholder gives contrary instructions on the proxy card, proxies will be voted
at the meeting (a) for the election of the nominees named herein and on the
proxy card to the Board of Directors; (b) for the appointment of Ernst & Young
LLP as independent auditors of the Company; and (c) in the discretion of the
proxy holder as to other matters which may properly come before the meeting.
This proxy statement and the enclosed proxy are being mailed to the shareholders
of the Company on or about March 14, 1997.
A copy of the Company's Summary Annual Report for the fiscal year ended
November 30, 1996, is enclosed herewith but is not considered a part of the
proxy solicitation material. Management's discussion of the financial condition
of the Company as of November 30, 1996 and the audited consolidated financial
statements of the Company appear in Appendix A to this Proxy Statement.
The Company will make arrangements with brokerage houses and other
custodians, nominees and fiduciaries to send proxies and proxy material to the
beneficial owners of the shares and will reimburse them for their expenses in so
doing. To ensure adequate representation of shares at the meeting, officers,
agents and employees of the Company may communicate with shareholders, banks,
brokerage houses and others by telephone, facsimile, or in person to request
that proxies be furnished. All expenses incurred in connection with this
solicitation will be borne by the Company.
RECORD DATE AND VOTING
The Board of Directors has fixed March 10, 1997 as the record date for
the determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. As of
the close of business on the record date, there were outstanding 7,143,069
shares of Common Stock, no par value, which is the only outstanding class of
stock in the Company. Each share is entitled to one vote on each proposal to be
presented at the meeting. As provided in the Articles of Incorporation of the
Company, there is no right of cumulative voting. All matters being voted upon by
the shareholders require a majority vote of the shares represented at the Annual
Meeting either in person or by proxy, except for election of directors, which
would be by plurality vote in the event of more nominees than positions (i.e.,
the five nominees receiving the highest number of votes would be elected).
The presence at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy of the holders
of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock entitled
to vote constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Shares voted as
abstentions and broker non-votes on any matter (or a "withheld authority" vote
as to directors) will be counted as present and entitled to vote for purposes of
determining a quorum and for purposes of calculating the vote with respect to
such matter, but will not be deemed to have been voted in favor of such matter.
"Broker non-votes" are shares held by brokers or nominees which are present in
person or represented by proxy, but which are not voted on a particular matter
because instructions have not been received from the beneficial owner. The
effect of broker non-votes on a particular matter depends on whether the matter
is one as to which the broker or nominee has discretionary voting authority. If
a broker submits a proxy that indicates the broker does not have discretionary
authority to vote certain shares on a particular matter, those shares will be
counted as present for purposes of determining a quorum, but will not be
considered present and entitled to vote for purpose of calculating the vote with
respect to such matter.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF EACH NOMINEE
FOR DIRECTOR NAMED HEREIN AND FOR RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. IT IS INTENDED THAT PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE VOTED FOR EACH NOMINEE AND FOR SUCH OTHER PROPOSAL
UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE SHAREHOLDER SUBMITTING THE PROXY.
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS AND OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth as of March 10, 1997 the record and
beneficial ownership of Common Stock held by (i) each person who is known to the
Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Common Stock of the
Company; (ii) each current director; (iii) each nominee for election as
director; and (iv) all officers and current directors of the Company as a group.
Securities reported as "beneficially owned" include those for which the named
persons may exercise voting power or investment power, alone or with others.
Voting power and investment power are not shared with others unless so stated.
The number and percent of shares of Common Stock of the Company beneficially
owned by each such person as of March 10, 1997 includes the number of shares
which such person has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days after such
date.
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NAME SHARES PERCENT
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Aladdin International, Inc. 1,015,481 14.2
3806 Abbott Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Michael W. Evans 711,875(1) 9.9
8501 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Paul C. Stolzer 671,625(2) 9.4
4112 Emporia Ct.
Naperville, IL 60564
Michael K. Murtaugh 450,208(3) 6.3
8501 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
David L. Epstein 24,500(4) *
9700 Higgins Road, Suite 630
Rosemont, IL 60018
Cynthia A. Vahlkamp 3,000(5) *
1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200
Delray Beach, FL 33445
All officers and directors as a group (5 persons) 1,861,208(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) 25.8
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*Less than 1%.
(1) Includes 38,333 shares that may be acquired pursuant to a currently
exercisable option.
(2) Includes 1,500 shares that may be acquired pursuant to a currently
exercisable option.
(3) Includes 28,333 shares that may be acquired pursuant to a currently
exercisable option.
(4) Includes 4,500 shares that may be acquired pursuant to currently
exercisable options.
(5) Includes 3,000 shares that may be acquired pursuant to a currently
exercisable option.
PROPOSAL 1
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Bylaws of the Company provide that the number of directors shall be
as fixed from time to time by resolution of the shareholders subject to increase
by the Board of Directors. The current number of members of the Board of
Directors is five (5). The directors elected at this Annual Meeting, and at
annual meetings thereafter unless otherwise determined by the Board or the
shareholders, will serve a one-year term expiring upon the election of their
successors at the next annual meeting. The five persons designated by the Board
of Directors as nominees for election as directors at the Annual Meeting are
Michael W. Evans, Michael K. Murtaugh, Paul C. Stolzer, David L. Epstein, and
Cynthia A. Vahlkamp. Each nominee is currently a member of the Board of
Directors.
In the event any nominee should be unavailable to stand for election at
the time of the Annual Meeting, the proxies may be voted for a substitute
nominee selected by the Board of Directors.
See "MANAGEMENT" for biographical information concerning Messrs. Evans
and Murtaugh, who are employees of the Company. The following biographical
information is furnished with respect to each of the other nominees.
PAUL C. STOLZER has served as a director of the Company since January
1993 and served as President of the Company from January 1993 to February 1996.
Mr. Stolzer opened the first Big Apple Bagels store in Naperville, Illinois in
1986. Since 1986, he has been the president of Big Apple Bagels, Inc., which
currently operates three stores in the western suburbs of Chicago, pursuant to a
license agreement with the Company. Prior to his affiliation with the Company,
Mr. Stolzer served as a consultant in the development of nine unrelated bagel
shops in several states. Mr. Stolzer resigned as President of the Company in
February 1996 to pursue other business interests. He is currently under contract
as a consultant to the Company.
DAVID L. EPSTEIN joined the Company as a director in September 1995.
Mr. Epstein has been a principal of the J.H. Chapman Group, Ltd., an
international investment banking firm specializing in the food industry since
September 1983. Prior to joining J.H. Chapman Group, Ltd., Mr. Epstein was vice
president and regional executive of Chase Commercial Corporation, an affiliate
of Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., where he headed that company's expansion in the
food industry.
CYNTHIA A. VAHLKAMP was first elected as a director in April 1996.
Since September, 1996, she has been vice president of category marketing at
Sunbeam Corporation. Ms. Vahlkamp served as senior vice president of marketing
for On-Line Services of CompuServe Incorporated from February 1996 to September
1996, as general manager of Pritikin Systems, Inc. from 1993 to 1995, and held
various other management positions at the Quaker Oats Company, both domestically
and internationally, from 1986 to 1993. Ms. Vahlkamp is a member of the National
Association of Corporate Directors, The American Marketing Association, The
American Institute of Wine and Food, and The Chicago Arts and Business Council,
serving on its Marketing Committee.
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND KEY MANAGEMENT
The following tables set forth certain information with respect to each
of the directors and executive officers of the Company and certain other key
management personnel.
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AGE POSITION(S) HELD WITH COMPANY
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Michael W. Evans 40 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Michael K. Murtaugh 52 Vice President, General Counsel and Director
Theodore P. Noncek 38 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
Paul C. Stolzer 41 Director
David L. Epstein 49 Director
Cynthia A. Vahlkamp 42 Director
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MICHAEL W. EVANS has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director
of the Company since January 1993 and is responsible for all aspects of
franchise development and marketing, as well as all corporate and franchise
sales performance and operation programs. In February 1996, he was appointed
President. From December 1986 to December 1993, he was the chief executive of
Windy City Management Services, an Illinois joint venture that served as the
general partner of three limited partnerships that owned and operated 19 TCBY,
Inc. yogurt store franchises. Mr. Evans has over 10 years of experience in the
food service industry.
MICHAEL K. MURTAUGH joined the Company as a director in January 1993
and as Vice President and General Counsel in January 1994. Mr. Murtaugh is
responsible for dealing directly with state franchise regulatory officials and
for the negotiation and enforcement of franchise and area development
agreements, and for negotiations of acquisition and other business arrangements.
Before joining the Company in January 1994, Mr. Murtaugh was a partner with the
law firm of Baker & McKenzie, where he practiced law from 1971 to 1993. He also
currently serves as vice president and secretary of American Sports Enterprises,
Inc., which owns controlling interest in the Kane County Cougars and the
Nashville Sounds, minor league baseball teams. Mr. Murtaugh is a shareholder,
officer, and director of North Shore Bagels, Inc., which owns and operates three
Big Apple Bagels franchise stores in suburban Chicago, Illinois.
THEODORE P. NONCEK joined the Company as its Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer in July 1996 and was appointed Secretary in September 1996. Mr.
Noncek is responsible for all financial reporting and analysis. Mr. Noncek is a
Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Prior to joining the Company,
he spent approximately three years as the Assistant Controller and Financial
Reporting Manager of Apollo Travel Services, a subsidiary of UAL Corp. Prior to
his time at Apollo, Mr. Noncek spent seven years in the public accounting firm
Ernst & Young LLP, where, as an audit manager, he specialized in clients in the
retail and wholesale industry.
The Board of Directors had three standing committees during the last
fiscal year, the Compensation Committee, the Audit Committee and the Options
Committee. The Compensation Committee has two members, David L. Epstein and Paul
C. Stolzer, both of whom are directors. The function of the Compensation
Committee is to set the compensation for the Executive Officers and to recommend
the compensation to the Board of Directors for approval. The Audit Committee has
three members, David L. Epstein, Paul C. Stolzer, and Cynthia A. Vahlkamp, all
of whom are directors. The function of the Audit Committee is to interact with
the independent auditors of the Company and to recommend the appointment of the
independent auditors to the Board of Directors. The Options Committee has three
members, Michael W. Evans, David L. Epstein and Cynthia A. Vahlkammp, all of
whom are directors. The function of the Options Committee is to consider,
determine and recommend to the Board of Directors the granting of options. Each
of the standing committees met twice during the fiscal year and all members were
in attendance at the meetings.
The Board of Directors met nine times during the 1996 fiscal year. None
of the directors attended fewer than 75% of the meetings of the Board of
Directors.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Each non-employee director of the Company is paid a fee of $100 for each
meeting attended, as well as reimbursement of reasonable expenses. In addition,
the non-employee directors receive stock options pursuant to the 1995 Outside
Directors Stock Option Plan (the "Directors Plan").
1995 OUTSIDE DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Directors Plan provides for the issuance of up to 30,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock to non-employee members of the Board of Directors. The
Directors Plan will terminate on September 19, 2005, unless sooner terminated by
action of the Board.
Only non-employee members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the
"Board") are eligible to receive grants under the Directors Plan. The Directors
Plan provides for a grant to each non-employee director of an option to purchase
3,000 shares upon initial election to the Board (an "Initial Option") and for an
annual grant thereafter, upon re-election to the Board, of an option to purchase
1,500 shares (an "Annual Option"). Each Initial Option and each Annual Option is
immediately exercisable for a period of 10 years from the date of grant at an
exercise price per share equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock as
of the date of grant. Each Annual Option terminates three months after the
termination of the optionee as a director of the Company for any reason except a
"change in control," in which case the Option terminates after six months. An
Initial Option remains exercisable, notwithstanding the termination of the
directorship of the optionee, unless such termination is a result of death or a
"change in control," in which case the Initial Option terminates after six
months. Directors may choose to waive such option grants, in their discretion.
All options granted under the Directors Plan are "nonqualified" options, which
do not meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code").
The Directors Plan is administered by the President and Chief Financial
Officer, but the administrators have no authority to select recipients, select
the date of grant of options, the number of option shares, or the exercise
price, or to otherwise prescribe the particular form or conditions of any option
granted. As of March 10, 1997, options granted under the Directors Plans include
Initial Options granted to David Epstein and Cynthia Vahlkamp upon election to
the Board, and Annual Options granted to Mr. Epstein and Paul Stolzer upon their
re-election to the Board at the annual meeting of shareholders in April 1996.
The exercise price of Mr. Epstein's Initial Option is $2.67 per share. The
exercise price of all of the other Initial and Annual Options granted is $4.83
per share.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the cash compensation paid to the
Company's President and Chief Executive Officer for services rendered during
fiscal years 1996, 1995 and 1994. No other executive officer received annual
salary and bonus compensation of more than $100,000 during fiscal 1996, 1995 or
1994. The Company has no employment agreements with any of its executive
officers.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION
Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
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Awards Payouts
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Fiscal Restricted Securities
Year Other Annual Stock Underlying LTIP All Other
Name and Principal Ended Salary Bonus Compensation Award(s) Options/ Payouts Compensation
Position 11/30 ($) ($) ($) ($) SARs (#) ($) ($)
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Michael W. Evans, 1996 128,077 -- -- -- 115,000 -- --
President and Chief 1995 87,615 5,000 -- -- -- -- --
Executive Officer
1994 70,250 -- -- -- -- -- --
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1995 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLAN
The 1995 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan (the "Incentive
Plan") provides for the issuance of up to 570,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock. The Incentive Plan will terminate on September 19, 2005, unless sooner
terminated by action of the Board.
The Incentive Plan permits the granting of awards to employees and
non-employee officers, directors and agents of the Company in the form of stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and stock options. Stock options
granted under the Incentive Plan may be "incentive stock options," meeting the
requirements of Section 422 of the Code or nonqualified options which do not
meet the requirements of Section 422. The Incentive Plan is currently
administered by the Board of Directors and may be administered by a Committee of
the Board of Directors appointed by the Board. The Incentive Plan gives broad
powers to the Board or Committee to administer and interpret the Plan, including
the authority to select the individuals to be granted options and rights, and to
prescribe the particular form and conditions of each option or right granted.
Incentive stock options, in order to receive favorable tax treatment under the
Code, must be exercisable at not less than the fair market value of the Common
Stock as of the date of the grant (110% of fair market value if the optionee is
a 10% or greater shareholder) and may be granted only to employees.
As of March 10, 1997, the Company has granted incentive stock options
to 14 employees (including options granted to Michael W. Evans and Michael K.
Murtaugh, executive officers of the Company) each for a term of 10 years, except
in the case of Mr. Evans, whose option has a term of 5 years. Each incentive
option is exercisable at 100% of the fair market value as of the date of grant
(110% in the case of Mr. Evans). These options are exercisable in varying annual
installments commencing on the one-year anniversary of grant. Messrs. Evans and
Murtaugh's options are exercisable in three equal annual installments commencing
on the one-year anniversary of grant.
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OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
(INDIVIDUAL GRANTS)
Number of Securities
Underlying Options/ Percent of Total
SARs Granted (#) Options/ SARs Exercise or Base
Name in Fiscal Year Granted to Employees Price ($/Sh) Expiration Date
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Michael W. Evans, 115,000 42.4 $7.01 4/23/01
President and CEO
Michael K. Murtaugh, 85,000 31.3 $6.37 4/23/06
Vice President
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COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own
more than ten percent of the Company's Common Stock, to file initial reports of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC"). Executive officers, directors and greater than ten
percent beneficial owners are required by the SEC to furnish the Company with
copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based upon a review of the copies of such forms furnished to the
Company, the Company believes that all Section 16(a) filing requirements
applicable to its executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent
beneficial owners were met during the fiscal year ended November 30, 1996.
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company's Articles of Incorporation limit personal liability for
breach of fiduciary duty by its directors to the fullest extent permitted by the
Illinois Business Corporation Act (the "Illinois Act"). Such Articles eliminate
the personal liability of directors to the Company and its shareholders for
damages occasioned by breach of fiduciary duty, except for liability based on
breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company, liability for acts or
omissions not made in good faith, liability for acts or omissions involving
intentional misconduct, liability based on payments of improper dividends,
liability based on violation of state securities laws, and liability for acts
occurring prior to the date such provision was added. Any amendment to or repeal
of such provisions in the Company's Articles of Incorporation shall not
adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Company for with
respect to any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such
amendment or repeal.
In addition to the Illinois Act, the Company's Bylaws provide that
officers and directors of the Company have the right to indemnification from the
Company for liability arising out of certain actions to the fullest extent
permissible by law. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be permitted to directors, officers or
persons controlling the Company pursuant to such indemnification provisions, the
Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act
and is therefore unenforceable.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
The following information relates to certain relationships and
transactions between the Company and related parties, including officers and
directors of the Company. It is the Company's policy that it will not enter into
any transactions with officers, directors or beneficial owners of more than 5%
of the Company's Common Stock, or any entity controlled by or under common
control with any such person, on terms less favorable to the Company than could
be obtained from unaffiliated third parties and all such transactions require
the consent of the majority of disinterested members of the Board of Directors.
In addition, the Company has agreed with certain state regulatory
authorities that so long as the Company's securities are registered in such
states, the Company will not make loans to its officers, directors, employees,
or principal shareholders, except for loans made in the ordinary course of
business, such as travel advances, expense account advances, relocation
advances, or reasonable salary advances.
Management believes that the following transactions were effected on
terms no less favorable to the Company than those that could have been realized
in arm's length transactions with unaffiliated parties.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
In November 1992, the Company acquired the trademark and service mark
Big Apple Bagels from Big Apple Bagels Inc., in consideration of the licensing
agreement described below. Paul C. Stolzer is the owner and President of Big
Apple Bagels, Inc., which owns and operates two Big Apple Bagels stores in
Naperville, Illinois and one in Lisle, Illinois. These stores operate under a
licensing agreement with the Company, are not subject to the rules and
regulations stipulated in the Company's standard franchise agreement and are
under no obligation to pay any franchise, royalty or marketing fees. Other than
the licensing agreement and a non-compete agreement, Big Apple Bagels, Inc. has
no other affiliation or relationship with the Company.
On February 16, 1996, in connection with his resignation as president
of the Company, Paul C. Stolzer entered into a three year consulting agreement
with the Company whereby in exchange for his services, Mr. Stolzer will receive
a fee of $65,000 per annum, subject to 5% annual increases, and increases in his
rights under the November 1992 license agreement to include the operation of two
additional Big Apple Bagels stores, subject to certain geographical
restrictions.
In February 1994, the Company acquired, for $22,705, a 50% interest in
a joint venture formed to operate a franchise satellite store. The remaining 50%
interest was owned by PNEF Inc., a company whose president is related by
marriage to Michael W. Evans. This store purchased its bagels and cream cheese
from a Company-owned store at price discounts comparable to those granted to
wholesale customers. In February 1997, the Company purchased the rights to the
50% interest owned by PNEF, Inc. for $20,000 and dissolved the joint venture.
Michael K. Murtaugh, the Company's Vice President and General Counsel,
is president of North Shore Bagels, Inc., which owns and operates three Big
Apple Bagels franchise stores near Chicago, Illinois. All transactions between
the Company and this franchisee are similar to those with other franchisees.
These stores are operated by full-time store managers.
In July 1994, the Company entered into a 12-month agreement with J.H.
Chapman Group, Ltd. ("Chapman"), for assistance in obtaining financing for the
Company. David L. Epstein, who is currently a member of the Board of Directors
of the Company, is a principal of Chapman. The agreement was negotiated at arm's
length prior to Mr. Epstein's election to the Board in September 1995. Pursuant
to the agreement, the Company paid Chapman $150,000 in connection with the
investment of Aladdin International, Inc., described below. Chapman also assists
the Company in the identification and negotiation of other potential
acquisitions and licensing agreements and receives compensation as agreed in
each particular instance. Since December 1, 1994, Chapman has received
approximately $44,000 from the Company in compensation for these services and
for expense reimbursement.
In February 1997, Chapman assisted the Company in negotiating and obtaining
a franchisee financing program administered by Franchise Mortgage Acceptance
Company LLC ("FMAC"). Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement between Chapman
and the Company, Chapman will receive a fee for its services in connection with
this assistance in the amount of 1% of loans obtained by franchisees from FMAC,
to a total maximum not to exceed $200,000. As no loans have yet been granted by
FMAC in connection with the financing program, no fees have been paid to Chapman
in connection with the arrangement.
ALADDIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Aladdin International, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("Aladdin"),
loaned $500,000 to the Company on August 15, 1995, pursuant to an 11% secured
convertible promissory note (the "Note"). The Note was converted to 254,238
shares of Common Stock of the Company on August 31, 1995. On August 31, 1995
Aladdin also purchased an additional 254,237 shares of Common Stock for $500,000
and was granted an option to purchase an additional 579,225 shares for an
aggregate price of $822,500, or $1.42 per share, which was exercised to purchase
403,536 shares (the "Additional Shares") simultaneously with the closing of the
Company's November 1995 initial public offering of securities. Aladdin also
received, upon closing of such offering, a warrant (the "Warrant") exercisable
from the date of issuance through September 1, 1996, to purchase 145,474 shares
of Common Stock at $.66 per share as to 144,040 shares and $.67 per share as to
1,434 shares. The Warrant was exercised in full on June 25, 1996 by means of a
"cashless" exercise, which resulted in issuance of 133,471 shares of Common
Stock. All shares acquired upon exercise of the Warrant are currently held in
escrow pursuant to order of the Commissioner of Commerce of the State of
Minnesota issued in connection with registration of the Company's securities in
Minnesota in the initial public offering.
PROPOSAL 2
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RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors has appointed Ernst & Young LLP, independent
auditors, to audit the financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year
ending November 30, 1997. If the shareholders fail to ratify such appointment,
the Board of Directors will select another firm to perform the required audit
function. A representative of Ernst & Young LLP is expected to be present at the
shareholders meeting with the opportunity to make a statement if such
representative desires to do so and is expected to be available to respond to
appropriate questions.
PROPOSALS FOR FISCAL 1997 ANNUAL MEETING
It is currently anticipated that the next annual meeting, for the
fiscal year ending November 30, 1997 (the "1997 Annual Meeting"), will be held
in mid-April 1998. Shareholders who intend to submit proposals for inclusion in
the 1997 Proxy Statement and Proxy for shareholder action at the 1997 Annual
Meeting must do so by sending the proposal and supporting statements, if any, to
the Company at its corporate offices no later than December 1, 1997.
By Order of the Board of Directors
/s/ Theodore P. Noncek
Theodore P. Noncek, Secretary
Dated: March 14, 1997
Chicago, Illinois
A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB AND COPIES OF THE
COMPANY'S DIRECTORS PLAN AND INCENTIVE PLAN WILL BE SENT WITHOUT CHARGE TO ANY
SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING THE ANNUAL REPORT OR PLAN(S) IN WRITING FROM: BAB
HOLDINGS, INC., ATTENTION: THEODORE P. NONCEK, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, 8501
WEST HIGGINS ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60631.
APPENDIX A
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The selected financial data contained herein have been derived from the
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company included elsewhere in this
Appendix A. The data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements and notes thereto.
Certain statements contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including statements regarding
the development of the Company's business, the markets for the Company's
products, anticipated capital expenditures, and the effects of completed and
proposed acquisitions, and other statements contained herein regarding matters
that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements (as such term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such
statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, which
reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes
no obligation to publicly release the results of any revision to these
forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances
after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
GENERAL
From its inception in November 1992, the Company has grown to 15
Company-owned and 134 franchised and licensed units. This rapid expansion in
operations significantly affects the comparability of results of operations of
the Company in several ways, particularly in the recognition of initial
franchise fee revenue and ongoing royalty fees, as well as the significant
increase in Company-owned store revenues.
The Company's revenues are derived primarily from the operation of
Company-owned stores, initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties paid to the
Company by its franchisees. Additionally, in 1996 the Company significantly
increased revenue derived from the sale of licensed products as a result of
purchasing trademarks (Brewster's Coffee), licensing contracts (Strathmore
Bagels Franchise Corporation's licenses with Host Marriott) and by directly
entering licensing agreements (Mrs. Fields Cookies). Additionally, the Company
has generated other revenue through the sale of store units to franchisees of
the Company. In adding 13 Company-operated units during the year, the Company
has created a stable revenue base in Company-owned store revenue and has become
less dependent on initial franchise fee revenue.
Management intends to continue to increase revenue through internal
growth and acquisitions during 1997. The building blocks to revenue growth were
laid during 1996 through five significant acquisitions and contractual
relationships. In February 1996, the Company acquired the trademark rights to
Brewster's Coffee, a premium roasted arabica bean coffee, as well as the rights
to franchise Brewster's Coffee concept coffee shops. The Company offers
Brewster's Coffee to its franchisees and licensees and contracts with a third
party coffee roaster to manufacture the product for sale. It collects a
commission based on pounds of coffee sold by the third party roaster. In May
1996, the Company completed the acquisitions of Bagels Unlimited, Inc. ("BUI")
and Strathmore Bagels Franchise Corporation ("Strathmore"). BUI was a franchisee
of the Company operating five Big Apple Bagels stores in the Milwaukee,
Wisconsin market which were converted to Company-operated units. Strathmore had
licensing contracts with Host Marriott to operate 34 Strathmore Bagels units in
airports and travel plazas. The Company assumed these agreements and converted
the Strathmore units to Big Apple Bagels units, giving the Company a presence in
airport and travel plaza locations served by Host Marriott. The Company derives
both a licensing fee as a percentage of bagel sales in these units, as well as a
sales commission on the sale of par-baked bagels to Host Marriott by a third
party commercial bakery. One additional unit was opened in November 1996 and the
Company expects additional units will open during 1997.
In June 1996, the Company entered a licensing agreement with Mrs.
Fields Development Corporations ("Mrs. Fields") to sell the Company's par-baked
bagel product in some of the nearly 1,000 stores in the Mrs. Fields Cookie
system. Management believes that approximately 250 Mrs. Fields units have begun
to stock Big Apple Bagels. The Company derives a licensing fee on the sale of
this product by the commercial bakery to Mrs. Fields stores. In October 1996,
the Company acquired certain assets of Danville Bagels, Inc., a franchisee of
the Company operating two Big Apple Bagels stores in northern California, for
conversion to Company-operated units. Subsequent to year-end, the Company
completed acquisitions in January 1997 of Just Bagels, Inc. and affiliates,
which operated four stores as franchisees of the Company for conversion to
Company-owned units.
Additionally, in February 1997 the Company signed a letter of intent to
complete a tax free merger with My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc., a privately held
operator and franchisor of 59 specialty muffin and bagel cafes primarily located
in the eastern United States, and to acquire two separate companies operating a
total of five company-owned My Favorite Muffin and Bagel stores in New Jersey
and Pennsylvania (collectively "MFM"). Upon completion, and combined with the
other acquisitions and agreements during the year, the Company believes that it
will significantly increase revenues and earnings potential in 1997 and beyond.
In September 1996, the Company signed an agreement to purchase the
operations of Chesapeake Bagel Bakery ("Chesapeake"), an operator and franchisor
of approximately nine company-owned and 134 franchise Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
specialty bagel retail stores. The acquisition agreement was subject, among
other factors, to the Company's successful financing of the cash portion of $22
million of the purchase price. In November 1996, the Company filed a
registration statement on Form S-1 to register shares of the Company's common
stock to be sold through a registered direct offering to qualified institutional
investors. Being unable to complete the sale of common stock at a share price
which made the transaction economically beneficial to the Company, the Company
withdrew its registration statement in December 1996 and on December 31, 1996,
the expiration date of the agreement with Chesapeake, announced it would not
complete the proposed acquisition. As a result of the failure to complete this
acquisition, the Company recorded a write-off of approximately $651,000 in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, consisting primarily of accounting, legal,
printing, placement agent expenses and filing fees associated with the stock
offering and acquisition. Management believes that while the failed acquisition
of Chesapeake diverted management and operational attention during the second
half of 1996, the Company's existing operations and prospects for further
strategic acquisitions during 1997, including the MFM acquisition noted above,
have the potential to replace the strategic advantage the Company believed would
have followed the completion of the Chesapeake acquisition.
As a result of adding 13 Company-owned stores during the year,
management believes the Company did not realize the potential of its expected
margins from Company-owned store operations during the year. The Company
constructed and opened as new units a total of five of the 15 Company-owned
units. Additionally, one unit in the BUI acquisition had only been open for
approximately three weeks prior to the Company's acquisition of the store. New
store operations suffer from low revenues in the early stages of operations and
inefficiencies due to continuing training activities of store-level personnel.
Similarly, as early stores are opened in a specific geographic market, the
efficiencies of advertising, promotion and area management are not reached and
cause an additional drain on store-level economics. Start-up costs related to
expenditures incurred prior to opening individual units, which are amortized
over the first year of operation of a store, additionally reduce operating
profitability during the early stages of store operations. Stores added this
year which were acquired and converted to Company-owned units, while not
generally affected by low early stage revenues, also exhibit inefficiencies in
early operations due to initial staff and management turnover and related
training issues resulting in higher than normal costs. As the Company intends to
continue to add Company-owned stores in fiscal 1997, Management believes similar
inefficiencies will result from these stores but will decline as a percent of
total Company-owned store operations.
With the increase in both franchise, licensed and Company-owned
operations, the Company has experienced increases in payroll, occupancy and
overhead costs in the corporate offices. At November 30, 1996 the Company had 33
employees at the corporate level who oversee operations of the franchise,
licensed and Company-owned store operations, up from 21 at the end of 1995.
While these costs have increased, they have decreased as a percent of total
revenues, and management expects that these costs will further decline as a
percent of revenue as additional franchise and Company-owned units are added in
1997. While management has not completed a comprehensive plan of operations
related to the proposed MFM merger, it is expected that this acquisition and
existing Company growth will require only modest increases in employee
headcounts at the corporate office. Additionally, as the Company approximately
doubled the space at the corporate headquarters in late 1996 through subletting
an office suite adjacent to the Company's existing offices, it is anticipated
that the Company will not require additional office facilities in the
foreseeable future. The Company believes it is in a position to leverage
selling, general and administrative expenses across increasing revenue in the
coming year.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years 1996 and 1995,
revenue by type and as a percentage of total revenue during the year, along with
the change from 1995 (in thousands):
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1996 1995 Increase
Selected Revenue Data: ------------------- ----------------- --------
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Company-owned stores $3,484 55.1% $563 27.7% $2,921
Franchise and area development fees 1,024 16.2% 700 34.5% 324
Royalty fees from franchise stores 1,403 22.2% 767 37.7% 636
Licensing Fees and other income 413 6.5% 3 0.1% 410
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Total $6,324 100.0% $2,033 100.0% $4,291
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FISCAL YEAR 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR 1995
Total revenues increased 211% to $6,324,000 in 1996 from $2,033,000 the
prior year. This increase was driven primarily by the increase in Company-owned
store revenues which accounts for 55.1% of total revenue in 1996 up from 27.7%
in the prior year. The Company added 13 Company-owned units during the year
bringing the total to 15 in operation at November 30, 1996. Franchise and area
development fees rose to $1,024,000 or 16.2% of total revenue in 1996 from
$700,000 or 34.5% of total revenue in 1995 as a result of opening a total of 51
franchise units during the year compared to 38 during 1995. Additionally,
$161,000 of the 1996 increase in these fees is attributable to the Company
entering into a master franchise agreement with an Alberta, Canada corporation
for the development of franchised stores in the four western provinces of
Canada. Royalty fees from franchise stores increased to $1,403,000 or 22.2% of
revenue in 1996 from $767,000 or 37.7% or revenue in 1995, as a result of the
higher number of franchise stores in operation in 1996 compared to the prior
year. Licensing fees and other income increased from approximately $3,000 in
1995 to $413,000 for 1996 or 6.5% of total revenues, as a result of the
Company's entrance into various nontraditional channels of distribution, such as
the sale of Brewster's Coffee to franchisees and licensees of the Company,
licensing fees paid by Host Marriott on the sales of product in Big Apple Bagels
licensed units in their system, and commissions received on the sale to Host
Marriott and Mrs. Fields by a third party commercial baker of par-baked Big
Apple Bagels. Additionally, the Company generated $123,000 from the resale to
franchisees of stores acquired during the year.
Food, beverage and paper costs, and store payroll and other operating
expenses increased by 538.3% and 519.3%, respectively, in 1996 as a result of
increasing the Company-owned stores base from two units at the close of 1995 to
15 at the end of 1996. Total food, beverage and paper costs consumed 35.1% of
Company-store revenue for 1996 versus 34.0% in 1995, while store payroll and
other operating expenses remained at 50.3% of revenue in both periods. The
levels of these rates, and the increase from 1995 in food, beverage and paper
costs, are a direct result of the increase in Company-owned stores during the
year and related start-up inefficiencies. Costs of the uncompleted business
acquisition were the result of acquisition-related costs and stock offering
costs related to the Company's uncompleted acquisition of Chesapeake (see
"General" above) which accounted for 10.3% of total 1996 revenue.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 67.7% to
$3,318,000 during 1996 from $1,979,000 in the prior year as a result of
supporting an increasing base of franchise stores as well as the significant
increase in Company-owned stores during the year. Payroll-related costs
increased 52.9% during the year due to the increase in corporate level headcount
from 21 at the beginning of 1996 to 33 at the close of the year. Advertising and
promotion expense increased 209.6% due to increased advertising costs related to
the Company-owned stores base. Professional service fees declined 5.7% in 1996,
as compared to 1995, as the prior year included additional legal and accounting
costs preceding the Company's initial public offering in November 1995.
Franchise-related costs, those costs associated with franchise openings,
increased 55.5% as a result of the increase in franchise openings from 38 in
1995 to 51 in 1996. Depreciation and amortization expense increased 482.6% due
to the significant increase in Company-owned store depreciation and related to
amortization of intangible assets including goodwill, contract rights,
noncompetition agreements and trademarks resulting from the Company's various
acquisitions during 1996. Other selling, general and administrative expenses
increased 66.4% following trends in other components of this category.
Loss from operations was $621,000 in 1996 versus $421,000 in 1995,
representing a 47.6% increase from 1995. Without the impact of the uncompleted
Chesapeake acquisition write-off of $651,000, Company operations would have
generated income of approximately $30,000 for 1996. Interest income increased
$301,000 as a result of the Company's investment of unused proceeds of the
Company's November 1995 initial public offering during the year. Interest
expense declined to approximately $5,000 in 1996 from $31,000 in the prior year
as a result of the conversion of $229,000 of convertible bonds outstanding at
the beginning of the year to common stock.
Net loss for the year decreased to $321,000 as compared to the prior
year net loss of $436,000, a 26.4% decrease. Without the impact of the
uncompleted Chesapeake acquisition costs write-off, the Company would have
recognized net income for 1996 of approximately $330,000. Net loss per share was
$0.04 on both a primary and fully-diluted basis as compared to net loss per
share in 1995 of $ 0.13 and $0.12 on a primary and fully-diluted basis,
respectively. The average number of shares used to compute per share amounts was
significantly increased as a result of the Company's initial public offering in
November 1995
On a pro forma basis, had the acquisitions of Strathmore, BUI and
Danville occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1995, revenues for 1996 would have
been $8,543,000 representing a 48.1% increase from $5,768,000 in 1995
attributable primarily to the increase in Company-owned stores noted above and
the growth in revenues from Strathmore, BUI and Danville during the year. Net
loss on a pro forma basis for 1996 and 1995 would have been $548,000 and
$676,000, respectively, representing a 18.9% decrease between the years. This
increase is related to the write-off of costs related to the uncompleted
Chesapeake acquisition and other factors noted above, as well as inefficiencies
in selling, general and administrative expenses implicit in comparing on a pro
forma basis costs incurred by BUI, Strathmore and Danville prior to the
acquisitions by the Company. Pro forma net loss per share would have been
approximately $0.07 and $0.19 for the fiscal years ended November 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the year ended November 30, 1996, cash provided by operating
activities was $69,000 as compared with $406,000 provided by operating
activities during 1995, or an 83.0% decrease. This decrease in a large part is
due to the costs related to the uncompleted Chesapeake acquisition written off
in the fourth quarter of $651,000 and other changes in operating assets and
liabilities. Without the impact of the write-off of these costs, cash flows from
operations would have been $720,000.
Cash used for investing activities during 1996 totaled $6,422,000 of
which $2,512,000 was used in the purchase of property, plant and equipment
primarily for new Company-owned store construction during the year. Business
acquisitions during the year required $2,474,000 in cash, including $991,000
related to BUI, $880,000 related to Strathmore and $603,000 related to Danville.
The purchase of the Brewster's trademark and other rights required $171,000 in
1996. Cash used for investing activities during 1995 totaled $458,000, which
consisted primarily of constructing and equipping the second Company-owned store
totaling approximately $157,000, the acquisition of the "Big Apple Deli"
trademark, and miscellaneous purchases of property, plant and equipment totaling
approximately $78,000 used in the corporate headquarters facilities.
Financing activities provided a total of $837,000 in 1996, due
principally to the exercise in January of the underwriter's over-allotment
option from the Company's initial public offering which provided the Company
$882,000 after expenses. This amount was reduced by the repayment of long-term
obligations during the year of $36,000.
On November 27, 1995, the Company completed a public offering of
2,550,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock for a public offering price of
$2.67 per share or an aggregate of $6,800,000. Costs associated with this
offering totaled approximately $1,056,000, which included an underwriting
discount of 9% of the offering amount, plus a nonaccountable expense allowance
of 3%, and other expenses. Effective with the closing of the public offering on
November 30, 1995 and pursuant to an August 31, 1995 subscription agreement, the
Company sold an additional 403,536 shares of Common Stock to Aladdin at $1.80
per share. Costs associated with this transaction totaled $97,500 payable to an
investment banking firm for assistance in obtaining the financing. The Company's
cash needs in fiscal 1996 were met, in part, with proceeds from these
transactions.
To meet its goals in fiscal 1997 of continuing to add to Company-owned
stores and other strategic acquisitions, the Company requires additional
financing. Accordingly, the Company is currently seeking to place no more than
$3,000,000 in convertible preferred stock in a private placement to
institutional investors. Management believes that the proceeds of the private
placement, combined with cash flows from operations, should sufficiently fund
its planned expansion during 1997.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BAB HOLDINGS, INC.
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
WITH REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
BAB Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended November 30, 1996 and 1995
CONTENTS
Report of Independent Auditors
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Auditors
The Shareholders and Board of Directors
BAB Holdings, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BAB Holdings,
Inc. as of November 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, shareholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company'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 audit 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 consolidated financial position of BAB Holdings, Inc.
at November 30, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated results of its operations
and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 7, 1997
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BAB Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash of
$149,232 and $346,441, respectively $ 2,163,293 $ 7,679,009
Trade accounts receivable 471,303 81,198
National Marketing Fund contributions receivable 96,121 26,795
Inventories 103,314 16,542
Notes receivable 556,143 13,144
Amounts due from affiliate 36,347 18,026
Deferred franchise costs 43,576 25,238
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 216,176 35,553
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Total current assets 3,686,273 7,895,505
Property, plant, and equipment:
Leasehold improvements 1,064,648 101,937
Furniture and fixtures 435,277 101,480
Equipment 1,335,719 232,972
Construction in progress 997,383 --
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3,833,027 436,389
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 299,315 87,957
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3,533,712 348,432
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights, net of accumulated
amortization of $21,752 and $1,446, respectively 545,177 172,575
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $27,924 2,511,295 --
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $147,090 and $30,364,
respectively 583,346 63,627
Notes receivable 288,184 11,493
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$11,147,987 $ 8,491,632
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<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,056,548 $ 384,465
Accrued professional and other services 289,567 105,000
Accrued liabilities 228,947 107,536
Unexpended National Marketing Fund contributions 145,383 57,563
Current portion of long-term debt 6,375 7,927
Deferred franchise fee revenue 624,400 802,500
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Total current liabilities 2,351,220 1,464,991
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,758 236,294
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 7,413,069 shares
and 6,772,038 shares issued, respectively,
and 7,143,069 and 6,502,038
outstanding, respectively 9,218,522 7,903,183
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 4,000,000 shares authorized,
and no shares issued and outstanding -- --
Treasury stock at cost, 270,000 shares (17,500) (17,500)
Additional paid-in capital 1,010,167 --
Accumulated deficit (1,416,180) (1,095,336)
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Total shareholders' equity 8,795,009 6,790,347
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$ 11,147,987 $ 8,491,632
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
BAB Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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REVENUES
Net sales by Company-owned stores $ 3,484,319 $ 563,211
Franchise and area development fees 1,023,331 700,000
Royalty fees from franchised stores 1,402,839 767,064
Licensing fees and other income 413,109 2,728
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6,323,598 2,033,003
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Food, beverage, and paper costs 1,221,826 191,415
Store payroll and other operating expenses 1,753,397 283,120
Costs of uncompleted business acquisition 650,922 --
Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
Payroll-related expenses 1,337,587 874,719
Advertising and promotion 365,387 118,036
Professional service fees 373,614 396,358
Franchise-related expenses 157,990 101,570
Depreciation and amortization 379,266 65,102
Other 704,228 423,261
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3,318,072 1,979,046
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6,944,217 2,453,581
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Loss from operations (620,619) (420,578)
Interest income 316,855 15,625
Interest expense (4,530) (30,807)
Other expense (12,550) --
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Net loss (320,844) (435,760)
Preferred stock dividends accumulated -- (4,000)
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Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (320,844) $ (439,760)
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Primary earnings per share $ (0.04) $ (0.13)
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Fully diluted earnings per share $ (0.04) $ (0.12)
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<CAPTION>
BAB Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
COMMON STOCK PREFERRED STOCK TREASURY STOCK
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
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Balance as of November 30, 1994 2,430,000 $ 49,570 56.0 $ 392,000 (270,000) $ (17,500)
Preferred stock conversion 813,000 379,400 (54.2) (379,400) -- --
Preferred stock redemption -- (6,002) (1.8) (12,600) -- --
Preferred stock cash dividends -- (5,944) -- -- -- --
Bond payable conversion 52,440 132,849 -- -- -- --
Issuance of common stock 3,476,598 7,353,310 -- -- -- --
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- --
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Balance as of November 30, 1995 6,772,038 7,903,183 -- -- (270,000) (17,500)
Bond payable conversion 75,060 190,989 -- -- -- --
Issuance of common stock 382,500 882,350 -- -- -- --
Cashless exercise of investor
warrant 133,471 -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of common stock in
acquisitions 50,000 242,000 -- -- -- --
Issuance of stock options in
acquisitions -- -- -- -- -- --
Net loss -- -- -- -- --
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Balance as of November 30, 1996 7,413,069 $ 9,218,522 -- $ -- (270,000) $ (17,500)
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(WIDE TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
CAPITAL DEFICIT TOTAL
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Balance as of November 30, 1994 -- $ (659,576) $ (235,506)
Preferred stock conversion -- -- --
Preferred stock redemption -- -- (18,602)
Preferred stock cash dividends -- -- (5,944)
Bond payable conversion -- -- 132,849
Issuance of common stock -- -- 7,353,310
Net loss -- (435,760) (435,760)
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Balance as of November 30, 1995 -- (1,095,336) 6,790,347
Bond payable conversion -- -- 190,989
Issuance of common stock -- -- 882,350
Cashless exercise of investor
warrant -- -- --
Issuance of common stock in
acquisitions -- -- 242,000
Issuance of stock options in
acquisitions 1,010,167 -- 1,010,167
Net loss -- (320,844) (320,844)
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Balance as of November 30, 1996 $ 1,010,167 $(1,416,180) $ 8,795,009
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $(320,844) $(435,760)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 379,266 65,102
Deferred preopening store cost (142,867) --
Other 11,045 16,236
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable (447,293) (52,274)
National Marketing Fund contributions receivable (69,326) (18,893)
Inventories (7,926) (10,354)
Deferred franchise costs (18,338) 9,710
Notes receivable (3,682) 17,766
Prepaid expenses and other assets (180,623) (19,340)
Amounts due from affiliate (18,321) (5,930)
Accounts payable 672,083 374,064
Accrued professional and other services 184,567 95,000
Accrued liabilities 121,411 38,966
Unexpended National Marketing Fund
franchisee contributions
87,820 26,400
Deferred franchise fee revenue (178,100) 305,500
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Net cash provided by operating activities 68,872 406,193
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Bagels Unlimited $ (990,874) $ --
Purchase of Strathmore (879,566) --
Purchase of Danville (602,988) --
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (2,512,472) (254,299)
Purchase of trademarks (171,396) (169,291)
Purchases of other assets (143,765) --
Loan disbursements (1,254,196) --
Loan repayments 183,578 --
Other (50,171) (34,480)
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Net cash used for investing activities (6,421,850) (458,070)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,020,000 8,055,591
Payment of common stock issuance costs (137,650) (1,212,006)
Redemption of preferred stock -- (18,602)
Payment of preferred dividends -- (5,944)
Debt proceeds -- 520,000
Debt repayments (35,928) (16,930)
Other (9,160) (1,600)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 837,262 7,320,509
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (5,515,716) 7,268,632
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 7,679,009 410,377
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,163,293 $ 7,679,009
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BAB Holdings, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BAB Holdings, Inc. (the Company) is an Illinois Corporation incorporated on
November 25, 1992. The Company has three wholly owned subsidiaries, BAB
Operations, Inc. (Operations), BAB Systems, Inc. (Systems), and Brewster's
Franchise Corporation (BFC). Systems was incorporated on December 2, 1992, and
was primarily established to franchise "Big Apple Bagels" specialty bagel retail
stores. Systems has a wholly owned subsidiary, Systems Investments, Inc.
(Investments), which was created to operate the first Company-owned Big Apple
Bagels store, which, until December 1995, also operated as the franchise
training facility. Investments owns a 50% interest in a joint venture which
operates a franchise satellite store. Operations was formed on August 30, 1995,
primarily to operate Company-owned stores, including one which currently serves
as the franchise training facility. BFC was established on February 15, 1996, to
franchise "Brewster's Coffee" concept coffee stores.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The joint venture is
accounted for using the equity method.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company classifies as cash equivalents all highly liquid investments,
primarily composed of money market mutual funds, certificates of deposit, and
government agency notes, which are convertible to a known amount of cash and
carry an insignificant risk of change in value.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first in, first out
(FIFO) basis, or market.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Leasehold improvements and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives for the purposes of
depreciation are: leasehold improvements - ten years or term of lease if less;
machinery, equipment and fixtures - five to seven years.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company's intangible assets consist primarily of patents, trademarks, and
copyrights, organization costs, contract rights, noncompetition agreements, and
goodwill. Organization costs are primarily incorporation fees and legal fees
associated with initial Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars related to
operations and are being amortized over five years. Patents, trademarks, and
copyrights are being amortized over 17 years. Contract rights are related to
costs allocated to license agreements assumed by the Company in the acquisition
of Strathmore Bagels Franchise Corporation and are being amortized over 8.5
years, the remaining life of the contract. Noncompetition agreements are
amortized over the term of the agreements, which is six years. Goodwill recorded
as a result of acquisitions described in Note 11 are being amortized over 40
years. Amortization expense recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements
of operations for the years ended November 30, 1996 and 1995, was $164,956 and
$17,203, respectively.
STOCK OPTIONS
The Company uses the intrinsic method to account for stock options granted for
employees and directors. No compensation expense is recognized for stock options
because the exercise price of the option is at least equal to the market price
of the underlying stock on the grant date. Stock options granted as
consideration in purchase acquisitions during 1996 have been recorded as an
addition to additional paid-in capital in the accompanying balance sheet based
on the fair value of such options on the date of the acquisition.
DEFERRED FRANCHISE FEE REVENUES AND COSTS
The Company recognizes franchise fee revenue upon the opening of a franchise
store. Direct costs associated with the franchise sales are deferred until the
franchise fee revenue is recognized. These costs include site approval,
construction approval, commissions, blueprints, purchase of cash registers, and
training costs.
Area development agreement revenue is recognized on a pro rata basis as each
store covered by the agreement opens. At the termination of an agreement, any
remaining deferred franchise and area development agreement revenue is
recognized as such amounts are not refundable.
In addition to Company-operated and franchised stores, the Company acts as
licensor of "Big Apple Bagels" units owned and operated by Host Marriott
Services (Host Marriott). Included below as "licensed units" are these units
located primarily in airport and travel plazas served by Host Marriott. The
Company derives a licensing fee from certain sales at these units as well as a
sales commission from the sale of par-baked bagels to these units by a
third-party commercial bakery.
Stores which have been opened and unopened stores for which an agreement has
been executed and franchise or area development fees collected are as follows:
NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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Stores opened:
Company-owned 15 2
Franchisee-owned 99 59
Licensed 35 --
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149 61
Unopened stores:
Franchise agreement 26 32
Area development agreement 39 50
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65 82
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214 143
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ADVERTISING COSTS
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was
$179,659 and $55,245 in 1996 and 1995, respectively. Included in advertising
expense was $41,928 and $30,912, in 1996 and 1995, respectively, related to the
Company's franchise operations.
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHARE
All share information presented has been adjusted for the three-for-two stock
split effected in the form of a 50% dividend which occurred in April 1996. All
common stock and warrants issued within one year prior to the initial filing of
the public offering (see Note 8), have been treated as outstanding shares for
the periods prior to the initial public offering. Prior to the issuance of such
stock and warrants, the number of such shares included in the calculation of net
loss attributable to common share has been reduced by the number of shares that
could have been purchased at the public offering price using the proceeds from
the issuance. Subsequent to the issuance of such stock, only the actual number
of such shares issued has been included in the calculations. The primary
calculation of net loss attributable to common share is based on the net loss
attributable to common shareholders and the weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. The primary calculation of net loss
attributable to common share does not include the convertible bonds and the
convertible preferred stock because they are not common stock equivalents. The
fully diluted calculation of net loss attributable to common share assumes
conversion at the beginning of the period of any convertible security converted
during the period. Accordingly, the net loss attributable to common shareholders
was adjusted for preferred dividends accumulated and interest expense on
securities converted during the period.
USE OF 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.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in the 1995 financial statements have been reclassified to
conform to the 1996 presentation.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (the
Standard), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1995. The Company intends to implement the requirements of this Standard for the
fiscal year ended November 30, 1997, and has determined that, in accordance with
the Standard, it will not alter its current method of accounting for stock-based
compensation in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company has not
yet determined the impact, on a pro forma basis, of implementing the disclosure
requirements of this standard.
3. RESTRICTED CASH
The Company is required by certain states to maintain franchise and area
development fees in escrow accounts until the related franchise stores commence
operations. At November 30, 1996 and November 30, 1995, these accounts totaled
$63,500 and $314,000, respectively.
The Company established the National Marketing Fund (Fund) during 1994.
Franchisees are required to contribute to the Fund based on their net sales and
in turn are reimbursed for a portion of media advertising placed in their local
markets up to a maximum equal to the amount they contributed. At November 30,
1996 and 1995, the Fund's cash balance was $85,732 and $32,441, respectively.
4. INCOME TAXES
There were no provisions for income taxes during the years ended November 30,
1996 and 1995, due to net operating losses incurred during those periods. The
reconciliation of the income tax benefit computed at the federal statutory rate
of 34% and the provision for income taxes is as follows:
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YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30
1996 1995
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Income tax benefit computed at federal
statutory rate $(109,087) $(148,158)
State income tax benefit, net of federal tax
benefit (15,458) (20,995)
Permanent differences on debt financing
obtained (1,748) (31,701)
Other adjustments 1,046 (181)
Valuation allowance against net deferred tax
asset 125,247 201,035
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Provision for income taxes $ -- $ --
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There was no current income tax expense for the years ended November 30, 1996
and 1995, due to the Company incurring net operating losses for tax purposes
during each of those two years. No deferred taxes have been reflected in the
consolidated statements of operations because the Company has fully reserved the
tax benefit of net deductible temporary differences and operating loss
carryforwards due to the fact that the likelihood of realization of the tax
benefits cannot be established. The Company did not pay any income taxes during
the years ended November 30, 1996 and 1995.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:
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1996 1995
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Franchise fee revenue $249,760 $313,400
Net operating loss carryforwards 350,464 117,211
Franchise costs 74,979 27,476
National Marketing Fund net contributions 19,664 12,976
Promotional expenses - 10,020
Depreciation (94,741) (22,347)
Start-up costs (21,092) -
Other 4,106 (843)
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583,140 457,893
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Valuation allowance (583,140) (457,893)
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$ -- $ --
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At November 30, 1996, the Company has cumulative net operating loss
carryforwards expiring between 2008 and 2011 for U.S. federal income tax
purposes of approximately $876,160. The net operating loss carryforwards are
subject to limitation in any given year as a result of the Company's initial
public offering (see Note 8) and may be further limited if certain other events
occur.
5. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
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1996 1995
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Unsecured note payable to bank, principal payments due monthly
beginning April 1994, in accordance with a paydown schedule, at
an interest rate of 9.5% $2,245 $ 5,389
Secured note payable to bank, principal payments due monthly
beginning June 1994, in accordance with a paydown schedule, at an
interest rate of 8.75% 5,888 9,672
8% unsecured convertible bonds, due July 1, 2002 - 220,160
8% redeemed unsecured bonds, due July 1, 2000 - 9,000
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8,133 244,221
Less: Current portion 6,375 7,927
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Long-term debt, net of current portion $1,758 $236,294
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In fiscal 1995, the Company had outstanding $370,000 of 8% unsecured convertible
bonds due July 1, 2002. The bonds were convertible into shares of common stock
at the conversion ratio of one share for every $2.67 of principal outstanding.
In July 1995, the Company issued 52,440 shares of common stock to bondholders
exercising certain conversion rights. Among other terms of the issue, the
Company had the option of calling outstanding bonds at any time during the term,
subject to certain redemption notice requirements. On December 29, 1995, the
Company notified the remaining bondholders of its intent to redeem the
outstanding principal balance of the issue. Bondholders representing $200,160 of
principal elected to convert their interests to common stock pursuant to the
terms of bonds, resulting in the issuance of 75,060 shares of common stock. The
remaining outstanding principal was retired by the payment by the Company of
approximately $31,000 to bondholders in February 1996.
On August 15, 1995, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for
$500,000, due December 1, 1996, bearing interest at 11%, payable monthly. The
note was converted into 254,238 shares of common stock on August 31, 1995, in
connection with a stock subscription agreement (see Note 8).
The secured note payable to bank is collateralized by a delivery van.
As of November 30, 1996, annual maturities on long-term debt are due as follows:
$6,375 in 1997 and $1,758 in 1998. Interest paid for the years ended November
30, 1996 and 1995, was $4,530 and $28,954, respectively.
6. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company rents its office and Company-owned store facilities under leases
which require it to pay real estate taxes, insurance, and general repairs and
maintenance on these leased facilities. Rent expense for the years ended
November 30, 1996 and 1995, was $230,480 and $53,115, respectively. At November
30, 1996, future minimum annual rental commitments under the leases are as
follows:
1997 $ 707,210
1998 803,525
1999 755,863
2000 648,207
2001 488,370
Thereafter 809,143
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$4,212,318
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7. NONCASH TRANSACTIONS
During 1995 the Company converted $379,400 of preferred stock to common stock
(see Note 8).
In connection with the stock subscription agreement entered into on August 31,
1995, the $500,000 August 15, 1995, promissory note was converted to common
stock with put option, and the Company accepted a $200,000 note receivable (see
Notes 5 and 8).
During 1996 and 1995 the Company converted $190,989 and $132,849 of bonds, net
of bond issue costs, to shares of common stock (see Note 5).
On May 1, 1996, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock and an option
to purchase 100,000 additional shares of common stock valued, in total, at
approximately $392,000 and canceled notes and other receivables totaling
approximately $145,000 as a portion of consideration of the purchase of several
bagel stores owned and operated by a franchisee (see Notes 8 and 11).
On May 22, 1996, the Company issued an option to purchase 625,000 shares of
common stock valued at $860,000 in connection with the purchase of various
contract rights related to licensed units owned and operated by Host Marriott
(see Notes 8 and 11).
On October 18, 1996, the Company canceled notes and other receivables totaling
approximately $165,000 in connection with the purchase of all contract rights
and other assets of BrewCorp (formerly known as Brewster's Coffee Company, Inc.)
in foreclosure proceedings.
8. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
On March 28, 1996, the Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock split
effected in the form of a 50% dividend payable to shareholders of record on
April 12, 1996 and distributed on April 26, 1996. The terms of all outstanding
options and warrants to purchase shares of common stock were adjusted
accordingly. All share information has been adjusted to reflect the stock split.
During fiscal year 1995, the Company notified preferred shareholders of its
intention to redeem the outstanding shares of preferred stock. Subject to the
shareholder's conversion right, the Company had the right to redeem shares of
preferred stock for cash at a price equal to the original amount invested by the
shareholder, plus an annualized noncompounded return of 25% and all accrued but
unpaid dividends due. Preferred shareholders had the right to convert their
shares to shares of the Company's common stock at any time. During fiscal 1995,
54.2 preferred shares were converted to 813,000 shares of common stock, and the
remaining 1.8 shares were redeemed for cash. The Company declared and paid a 5%
dividend on the preferred stock for the period from November 2, 1994, through
the date of conversion or redemption of each preferred share, totaling $5,944.
On July 12, 1995, the Articles of Incorporation were amended to authorize
4,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value. No shares of preferred
stock were outstanding at November 30, 1996 or 1995.
In July 1995, employees of the Company subscribed for 14,587 shares of common
stock at a price of $2.67 per share. The Company contributed $.67 per share
which was recorded as compensation expense. These shares were paid in full and
issued on September 30, 1995.
On August 31, 1995, the Company entered into a stock subscription agreement with
an "Investor" and sold 508,475 shares of common stock for $1,000,000, which was
paid, in part, by conversion of the $500,000 August 15, 1995 promissory note
(see Note 5). The net proceeds to the Company were $941,380.
On September 20, 1995, the Articles of Incorporation of the Company were amended
to increase the authorized common shares from 5,000,000 to 20,000,000 shares.
On November 27, 1995, the Company completed a public offering of 2,500,000
shares of common stock for a public offering price of $2.67 per share or an
aggregate of $6,800,000. Costs associated with this offering totaled $1,055,886,
which included an underwriting discount of 9% of the offering amount plus a
nonaccountable expense allowance of 3% along with other expenses. The Company
also sold to the underwriter, for nominal consideration, warrants to purchase
255,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The warrants are exercisable
between the first and fifth anniversary of the effective date of the initial
public offering at $3.20 per share.
On November 30, 1995, effective with the closing of the offering and pursuant to
the stock subscription agreement mentioned above, the Company sold an additional
403,536 shares of common stock to the Investor at $1.80 per share. Costs
associated with this transaction totaled $97,500 payable to an investment
banking firm for assistance in obtaining financing. The net proceeds to the
Company were $628,866. In addition, the Investor was granted a warrant to
purchase up to 144,041 shares of common stock exercisable from the date of
issuance through September 1, 1996, at a price of $.67 per share. On June 25,
1996, 133,471 shares of common stock were issued to the Investor in connection
with a cashless exercise of the warrant. In connection with this exercise, the
Investor forfeited the option to purchase the remaining 10,570 shares covered by
the warrant.
On January 2, 1996, the Company sold an additional 382,500 shares of Common
Stock at the public offering price of approximately $2.67 per share upon
exercise in full of the underwriter's over-allotment option, for an aggregate of
$1,020,000. Costs associated with the exercise of the over-allotment option
totaled approximately $138,000 which included an underwriting discount of 9% of
the offering amount, plus a nonaccountable expense allowance of 3%, and other
expenses. The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $882,000.
On May 1, 1996, in connection with the acquisition of Bagels Unlimited, Inc.,
the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock and an option to purchase an
additional 100,000 shares of common stock. The option is exercisable for 5 years
commencing on May 1, 1996, at a $4.00 per share price. The stock and option were
valued at approximately $242,000 and $150,000, respectively.
On May 22, 1996, in connection with the acquisition of Strathmore Bagels
Franchise Corp., the Company issued an option to purchase 625,000 shares of
Holdings' common stock, no par value, at an exercise price of $6.17 per share.
The option is exercisable for 312,500 shares commencing on May 21, 1997, and for
the remaining 312,500 shares commencing on May 21, 1998. The exercise period for
the option ends on May 21, 1999. The option was valued at approximately
$860,000.
9. STOCK OPTION PLANS
On September 20, 1995, the Company adopted and received shareholder approval of
the 1995 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan (the Incentive Plan), which
permits the issuance of options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock
awards to employees and nonemployee officers, directors, and agents of the
Company. The Incentive Plan reserves 570,000 shares of common stock for grant
and provides that the term of each award be determined by the Board or a
committee of the Board. Under the terms of the Incentive Plan, options granted
may be either nonqualified or incentive stock options. Incentive stock options
must be exercisable at not less than the fair market value of a share on the
date of grant (110% of fair market value if the optionee is a 10% or greater
shareholder) and may be granted only to employees. The Incentive Plan will
terminate on September 19, 2005, unless terminated sooner by action of the
Board.
On September 20, 1995, incentive stock options were granted for an aggregate of
27,000 shares to 18 of the Company's employees, which are exercisable at $2.67
per share. Of the options issued to each employee in 1995, 750 options are
exercisable on December 1, 1996, and the remaining 750 options are exercisable
on December 1, 1997. During 1996, as a result of employees terminating their
employment with the Company, options to purchase 9,000 shares granted to six
employees were canceled. Additionally, on February 27, 1996, stock options to
purchase a total of 6,000 shares were granted to two employees, exercisable one
year from the date of grant, at an exercise price of $4.17. On April 23, 1996,
stock options to purchase a total of 262,500 shares were granted to five
employees, exercisable one year from the date of grant, 147,000 at an exercise
price of $6.37, and 115,000 to a 10% shareholder exercisable at $7.01. Options
are exercisable for a period of ten years from the respective exercise date.
Options issued terminate immediately following an optionee's termination of
employment or, in some circumstances, one to three months after termination or
up to 12 months in the case of the death of the employee.
Additionally, on September 20, 1995, the Company adopted and received
shareholder approval of the 1995 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan (the
Directors Plan), which permits the issuance of nonqualified options to
nonemployee members of the Board. The Directors Plan reserves 30,000 shares of
common stock for grant. The Directors Plan provides for a grant of options to
purchase 3,000 shares upon initial election to the Board and for annual grants
thereafter, upon reelection, of options to purchase 1,500 shares.
Options granted are immediately exercisable for a period of 10 years from the
date of grant at an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value of a
share on the date of grant. Upon termination of the directorship, the options
remain exercisable for periods of varying lengths based on the nature of the
option and the reason for termination. The Directors Plan will terminate on
September 19, 2005, unless terminated sooner by action of the Board.
On September 20, 1995, 3,000 options were granted to one nonemployee director
pursuant to his election to the Board which are exercisable at $2.67 per share.
On April 2, 1996, options to purchase 3,000 shares were issued to a director
upon her election to the Board, and options to purchase 3,000 shares were issued
to continuing nonemployee directors all with an exercise price of $4.83.
10. COSTS OF UNCOMPLETED ACQUISITION
On September 4, 1996 the Company signed an agreement to acquire certain assets
and assume certain liabilities of the two companies which represent the
operations of The Chesapeake Bagel Bakery (Chesapeake), a franchisor and
operator of Chesapeake Bagel Bakery concept specialty bagel stores. The
agreement was subject to certain closing conditions including the Company
obtaining funding for the acquisition by December 31, 1996. At that date, the
Company was unable to complete a public offering of its common stock necessary
to close the transaction on terms agreeable to management. The Company's costs
incurred in acquisition-related and equity offering-related activities have been
expensed in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations under the
caption "costs of uncompleted business acquisition."
11. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
During the year the Company completed several acquisitions which were all
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. On May 1, 1996, the
Company acquired certain assets of Bagels Unlimited, Inc. (BUI), a franchisee of
the Company which operated five Big Apple Bagels stores in southeastern
Wisconsin, for a purchase price, including acquisition costs, of approximately
$1,428,000. Additionally, the Company paid $100,000 to the former owners of BUI
in exchange for noncompetition agreements. The acquired stores are currently
operated as Company-owned Big Apple Bagels units.
On May 21, 1996, the Company acquired certain assets and contract rights of
Strathmore Bagels Franchise Corporation (Strathmore) for a purchase price
including acquisition costs of approximately $1,740,000, plus additional
consideration based on future openings of units operated by Host Marriott
Services Corporation (Host Marriott). In this acquisition, the Company acquired
rights to a license agreement with Host Marriott which operated 34 units,
contracts for each facility, and certain machinery and equipment. Additionally,
as part of the acquisition, the Company entered into noncompetition agreements
with the two former principals of Strathmore.
On October 7, 1996, the Company acquired certain assets of Danville Bagels, Inc.
(Danville), a franchisee of the Company operating two Big Apple Bagels stores in
northern California, for a purchase price of approximately $603,000.
Additionally, as part of the acquisition, the Company entered into
noncompetition agreements with the two former principals of Danville. The
acquired stores are currently operated as Company-owned Big Apple Bagels units.
The financial results of these acquisitions have been included in the
accompanying consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition
to the end of fiscal 1996. On a pro forma basis, had the above acquisitions
occurred at December 1, 1994, revenues for the fiscal years ended November 30,
1996 and 1995, would have been $8,543,000 and $5,768,000, respectively. Net loss
for fiscal 1996 and 1995 would have been $548,000 and $676,000, respectively, or
a net loss per share of $0.07 and $0.19, respectively.
12. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company evaluates its various financial instruments based on current market
interest, rates relative to stated interest rates, length to maturity, and the
existence of a readily determinable market price. Based on the Company's
analysis, the fair value of financial instruments recorded on the consolidated
balance sheet at November 30, 1996, approximate their carrying value.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In January 1997, the Company completed the acquisitions of Just Bagels, Inc.
(JBI), and an affiliate, franchisees of the Company operating a total of four
stores in southern California. The total purchase price paid was $770,000
including $120,000 related to a noncompetition agreement with the former owners
of JBI and was paid in part through the forgiveness of notes receivable from JBI
of approximately $455,000.
