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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark one)
(X) Annual report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (Fee Required) for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1999 or
( ) Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (No Fee Required) for the transition period from __
to __
Commission file number 1-10711
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-4307254
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
6101 West Centinela Avenue, Culver City, California 90230
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 568-0135
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON
TITLE OF EACH CLASS WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock, $.01 Par Value New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE
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(TITLE OF CLASS)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to be
filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
[X] YES [ ] NO
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant on June 30, 1999, computed by reference to the closing sale price of
such shares on such date was $54,957,949.
The number of shares outstanding of common stock, $0.01 par value, as of June
30, 1999, was 28,797,828.
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
Portions of the registrants proxy statement for its 1999 annual meeting of
stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this form 10-K.
PART I
Introduction
Sizzler International, Inc. ("Sizzler" or the "Company") is principally engaged
in the operation, development and franchising of the Sizzler family steak house
concept and the operation of Kentucky Fried Chicken ("KFC") franchises.
Sizzler International, Inc. was incorporated on January 18, 1991 in connection
with a reorganization of its parent company Collins Foods International, Inc.
("CFI") undertaken in contemplation of CFI's merger with PepsiCo, Inc. As part
of the reorganization, the Company's common stock was distributed to
stockholders of CFI. In addition, as part of the transaction, the Company
acquired the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of its 66%-owned
subsidiary Sizzler Restaurants International, Inc. ("SRI"), which became the
Company's wholly-owned subsidiary.
The 1996 Restructuring
As a result of continued domestic operating losses in the early 1990's the
Company's management enacted a restructuring strategy designed to return its
U.S. operations to profitability. In June 1996 the Company and four subsidiaries
filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy
Code. The plan of reorganization was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court and
became effective September 23, 1997.
Restaurant Concepts
Sizzler
The Company operates approximately 100 Sizzler restaurants worldwide. Sizzler
restaurants operate in the mid-scale dining market featuring a selection of
grilled steak, chicken and seafood entrees, sandwiches and specialty platters,
as well as a fresh fruit and salad bar in a family dining environment. Sizzler
restaurants provide its guests with a service system in which guests place
orders and pay upon entering the restaurant and are then seated and assisted by
a server who deliver entrees and follow up on guest service. This system
combines the benefits of convenience with the experience of a full service
restaurant.
The Company licenses approximately 250 additional Sizzler restaurants worldwide.
Individual franchise agreements for a Sizzler restaurant provide a franchise
term of 20 years, payment of an initial franchise fee and payment of royalties
based on a percentage of gross sales. Multi-unit franchise development
agreements may offer additional benefits. Franchisees are required to contribute
a percentage of gross sales to a national advertising fund and may contribute to
regional cooperative advertising
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funds. Company-operated and franchised restaurants are operated in a consistent
manner.
Sizzler restaurants are typically free-standing buildings that are 5,000 to
6,000 square feet providing seating for 150 to 200 guests. Sizzler restaurants
are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. During fiscal year 1999 lunch
and dinner sales were approximately 35 percent and 65 percent of revenues,
respectively. The average restaurant check was approximately $8.50.
Kentucky Fried Chicken ("KFC")
The Company operates 101 KFC restaurants in Queensland, Australia under
franchise agreements with its franchisor. The term of the agreements vary from
8 to 22 years and require payment of royalties based on a percentage of sales.
As a franchisee the Company is required to contribute a percentage of revenues
to a national Australian cooperative advertising fund administered by the
franchisor and contribute to local advertising initiatives. KFC restaurants
provide quick service to its guests and offer unique chicken products,
sandwiches and various side orders. During 1999 lunch and dinner sales were
approximately 38 percent and 62 percent respectively. The average ticket was
approximately $5.05.
KFC restaurants are typically free-standing buildings that are 1,875 to 2,500
square feet providing seating for 20 to 65 guests. Approximately 65 percent of
the restaurants offer drive-through window and approximately 15 percent are
located in shopping mall food courts.
Restaurant Locations
At May 2, 1999 the Company's operated and franchise restaurants included 447
locations in 18 states and 11 countries as illustrated below.
April 30,
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1999 1998 1997
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Domestic Sizzler Restaurants
Company-operated 66 66 69
Franchised (including Latin America) 198 199 208
International Restaurants
Company-operated Sizzlers 31 31 39
Franchised Sizzlers 51 52 49
Company-operated KFCs 101 98 96
The Italian Oven - - 1
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Suppliers
The Company has entered into distribution arrangements with a number of
suppliers of food and other products used in its restaurants. From time to time
the Company makes advance purchases of selected commodity items to minimize
fluctuation of costs. Although wholesale commodity prices are subject to change
due to various economic conditions, the Company has in the past been able to
obtain sufficient supplies to carry on its businesses and the Company believes
that it will be able to do so in the future.
Trademarks and Service Marks
The Company owns certain registered trademarks, trade names and service marks
domestically and internationally which are of material importance to the
business conducted by Sizzler. These include the trademarks of SIZZLER. Sizzler
licenses the right to use certain trademarks, trade names and service marks to
its franchisees. The Company has licensed the right to use certain trademarks,
trade names and service marks which relate to the operation of KFC(R)
restaurants in Australia pursuant to the franchise agreements with the
franchisor. The Company also has a first right of refusal to open Taco Bell(R)
restaurants in Queensland, Australia with certain conditions in the event its
franchisor, Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., commences development of this
market.
Research and Development
The Company continuously evaluates its menus and restaurant concepts. New
products are developed by the Company's research staff in conjunction with
outside consultants and food suppliers. Before introduction, new menu items are
rigorously tested and evaluated for guest satisfaction, quality and
profitability.
The Company intends to maintain its existing research programs to develop new
food products and evaluate marketing activities. The costs associated with these
activities are not material to the Company.
Seasonality
The Company's operations are subject to some seasonal fluctuation with the
summer months being slightly stronger followed by the spring months. The fall
and winter seasons are weaker due to climatic and other conditions, which
negatively impact guest dining patterns, although the overall effect of
seasonality is moderated to a limited extent because the Australian seasons fall
in reverse of the seasons in the United States.
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Working Capital Requirements
The Company's working capital requirements generally do not fluctuate
significantly during the year because revenues consist primarily of cash sales
and there is a rapid turnover of inventory. The Company does not carry
significant inventories of beef, poultry, seafood, produce or other food
products. Food products are ordered and delivered two or more times per week.
Individual restaurants maintain supplies adequate to support their needs for two
to five days.
Competition
The restaurant business is highly competitive and is impacted by changes in
consumer eating habits and preferences, demographic and sociocultural patterns,
and local and national economic conditions that may affect spending habits. The
Company's restaurants compete directly and indirectly with a large number of
national and regional restaurant establishments, as well as with locally owned
restaurants and numerous other eating places that offer moderately priced steak,
chicken, salads and other menu items to the public. The Company relies on
innovative concept development, marketing techniques and promotions and competes
in terms of perceived value, the variety and quality of menu items, service, and
price. There are other companies engaged in restaurant operations and
franchising programs similar to the Company's that have greater financial
resources and a higher volume of sales than the Company.
Environmental Matters
Federal and state environmental regulations have not had a material effect on
the Company, but more stringent and varied requirements of local government
bodies with respect to zoning, land use and environmental factors sometimes
impact construction of new restaurants or remodels of existing restaurants.
Employees
At April 30, 1999, the Company had approximately 2,600 employees in the United
States and approximately 4,700 employees in Australia. None of the Company's
employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements. Labor relations with
employees have traditionally been good. As is true with most restaurant
operations, the majority of the Company's employees work part time.
Government Regulation
Each of the Company's restaurants is subject to federal, state and local, as
well as Australian laws and regulations governing health, sanitation,
environmental matters, safety, the sale of alcoholic beverages and regulations
regarding wages, hiring and employment practices. The Company believes it has
all licenses and approvals required
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to operate its business, and that its operations are in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
Risks Associated With Foreign Operations
The Company operates Sizzler restaurants in Australia and New Zealand, as well
as KFC restaurants in Queensland, Australia. The Company also licenses the right
to operate Sizzler restaurants to others in a number of countries and U.S.
territories. Possible risks associated with such operations include fluctuations
in currency exchange rates, higher rates of inflation, possible changes in tax
rates and structures, and possible foreign political and economic conditions.
The Company is not able to predict the likelihood of or degree of future changes
in exchange rates, rates of inflation, tax rates and structures, or other
conditions.
ITEM 2. Properties
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Through its subsidiaries, the Company owns or leases the real property on which
its restaurants are operated. A small number of franchised restaurants are also
located on property owned or leased by the Company. Periodically the Company
reviews the appropriateness of owning versus leasing restaurant locations in
light of its strategic plan.
The Company owns outright a total of 30 operating Sizzler restaurant properties
in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Sizzler restaurants typically
are free-standing buildings ranging from 5,000 to 6,000 square feet. The Company
owns outright 48 KFC properties. The KFC restaurants in Australia are typically
free-standing buildings ranging from 1,875 to 2,500 square feet.
Approximately 60 percent of the restaurant locations operated by the Company are
leased. The leases generally are for primary terms of 15 to 20 years, with two
or three five-year renewal options and expire on various dates up to the year
2012. The Company has the right to extend many of these leases. The Company has
the option under some of these leases to purchase the facilities at the end of
the lease terms for varying amounts as specified in the respective lease
agreements.
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
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The Company is subject to various lawsuits, claims and other legal matters in
the ordinary course of conducting its business. As of the date of this Report,
management believes that there are no legal proceedings pending, the adverse
resolution of which is expected to have a material adverse financial impact on
the Company's consolidated financial position.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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None.
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Executive Officers of the Registrant as of June 30, 1999
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James A. Collins 72 Chairman of the Board of the Company and its predecessor CFI since 1968.
Chief Executive Officer of CFI (1968-1987). Chairman of the Board, SRI (1982-1991).
Chief Executive Officer of the Company (1997-1999).
Charles L. Boppell 57 President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since February 8, 1999.
President and Chief Executive Officer of La Salsa Holding Company (1994-1999).
President and Chief Executive Officer of Godfather's Pizza (1984-1993).
Kevin W. Perkins 47 Executive Vice President of the Company and President and Chief Executive Officer
of International Operations since May 29, 1997. Director of the Company (1994 to
present). President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (1994-1997).
President of the Company's Sizzler Asia/Pacific Division (1988-1994).
Christopher R. Thomas 50 Executive Vice President of the Company since 1991. President and Chief Executive
Officer of Sizzler USA since 1997. Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its
predecessor CFI (1985-1997). Announced resignation on June 4, 1999.
Ryan S. Tondro 51 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since May 1997. Vice
President, Controller of the Company (1995-1997). Vice President, Finance and
Controller of Washington Inventory Service, a division of Huffy Corporation (1993-
1995). Vice President, Controller of Thrifty Drug Stores (1978-1993).
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Diane Hardesty 48 Vice President of the Company since April 1999. Vice President of La Salsa Holding
Company (1995-1999). Vice President Adray's (1994-1996). Vice President Hudson's
Grill (1991-1994)
Michael J. Raedeke 41 Vice President, Taxation and Internal Audit of the Company since 1995. Director
of Tax/Internal Audit of the Company (1991-1995).
Kimberly Forster 33 Vice President of Strategic Planning of the Company since March 1999. Director of
Financial Analysis, Times Mirror Company (1996-1999). Vice President and Manager
of Financial Analysis Group, First Interstate Bank of California (1993-1996).
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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MARKET INFORMATION
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The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE")
under the symbol "SZ". As of July 2, 1999, the approximate number of record
holders of the Company's common stock was 2,767. The high and low sales prices
for a share of the Company's common stock as reported on the NYSE, by quarter,
for the past two fiscal years are as follows:
1999 1998
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High Low High Low
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First Quarter $ 3.188 $ 2.375 $ 3.125 $ 2.250
Second Quarter 2.563 1.500 4.750 3.000
Third Quarter 3.000 2.063 4.000 2.250
Fourth Quarter 2.375 1.689 4.000 2.250
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COMMON STOCK DIVIDENDS
The Company has no current plans to recommence payment of cash dividends. Future
dividends will depend on a number of factors, including earnings, financial
position, capital requirements and other relevant factors.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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The following table sets forth consolidated financial data with respect to the
Company and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements, including Notes thereto, and "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" presented elsewhere herein.
For the Years Ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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(In millions, except per share data
and exchange rates)
Systemwide sales $ 532.7 $ 557.9 $ 677.9 $ 875.7 $ 937.7
Revenues 226.3 242.3 299.9 436.2 462.2
Net income (loss) 7.4 5.4 0.6 (138.5) (a) 6.7
Basic and diluted earnings
(loss) per share 0.26 0.19 0.02 (4.99) (a) 0.24
Average Australian dollar
exchange rate 0.6208 0.7063 0.7880 0.7471 0.7434
Total assets 108.7 119.5 168.1 178.5 276.7
Long-term debt 26.9 35.5 0.3 (c) 7.0 (b) 17.1
Liabilities subject to compromise - - 83.9 (c) - -
Total stockholders' investment 52.7 43.8 44.4 43.5 177.1
Dividends paid per share - - - 0.08 0.16
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(a) Includes an after-tax charge of $108.9 million or $3.92 per share,
primarily related to the costs and asset write downs associated with
restaurant closings and reorganization. In addition to the restructuring
charge, the Company recorded a charge of $12.8 million or $0.46 per share
related to the adoption of SFAS 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of, during fiscal
year 1996.
(b) This total does not include line of credit borrowings totaling $27.0
million which, as a result of acceleration of maturity, are presented as
current liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.
(c) Substantially all prepetition debt has been reclassified as "Liabilities
subject to compromise under reorganization proceedings."
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
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OF OPERATIONS
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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INTRODUCTION
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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with "Selected Financial
Data," the Consolidated Financial Statements and other financial information
appearing elsewhere herein.
As discussed in more detail in "Business - The 1996 Restructuring" and in Note 2
to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Sizzler International, Inc. and four
subsidiaries emerged from bankruptcy on September 23, 1997.
Fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997 marked periods during which the Company's
domestic operations were revitalized. This process was completed during fiscal
year 1999 with the repositioning of the Sizzler restaurant concept back to a
mid-scale family steakhouse featuring high quality and high value entrees and a
high-quality fresh fruit and salad bar designed to be either a light lunch
entree or an addition to grilled entrees at dinner.
During fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997 the Company also repositioned its
international operations in response to strong competition in both the casual
dining and fast food markets. In addition, international operations were
impacted by significant declines in the local currencies of its franchise
operations in Asia and by a weaker Australian dollar.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The Company's revenues are generated from three primary sources: domestic
Company-operated restaurant sales and franchise revenues (including franchise
fees, royalties and rental income), international Company-operated restaurant
sales and franchise revenues, and revenues from international KFC franchises
operated by the Company.
FIFTY TWO WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 1999 vs. FIFTY THREE WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998
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Revenues totaled $226.3 million in fiscal 1999 compared to $242.3 million in
fiscal 1998, a decrease of $16.0 million or 6.6 percent. The decrease includes
$17.1 million due to a 12.1 percent decrease in the Australian dollar exchange
rate offset by higher
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average unit sales from international KFC operations and higher average unit
sales and franchise revenues from domestic operations. The impact of the
additional week in fiscal 1998 is approximately $4.4 million. Domestic revenues
increased $4.7 million or 4.9 percent in fiscal 1999 compared to fiscal 1998 due
to the impact of menu repositioning and a marketing strategy that minimized the
use of customer discounts. International revenues decreased $20.8 million or
14.3 percent due to a decrease in the Australian dollar exchange rate and to
lower Sizzler sales offset by higher KFC sales.
Earnings before interest, taxes and parent company overhead were $18.0 million
in fiscal 1999 compared to $16.2 million in fiscal 1998, an increase of $1.8
million or 11.3 percent. This increase was due to a $2.3 million increase in
domestic operations, offset by a $.5 million decrease in international
operations.
Domestic Operations
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Company-operated restaurants accounted for 42.1 percent of consolidated revenues
compared to 38.3 percent in fiscal 1998. Fiscal 1999 revenues were $95.3 million
compared to $92.9 million in fiscal 1998, an increase of $2.4 million or 2.6
percent. On a comparative restaurant basis, Sizzler restaurants open more than
one year, with fiscal 1998 adjusted to 52 weeks, experienced a 6.1 percent
increase in average sales per restaurant, a 2.0 percent decrease in average
customers per restaurant and an 8.3 percent increase in average customer check
total. Gross margins per guest increased by 7.6 percent in fiscal 1999 compared
to fiscal 1998 due to the impact of menu repositioning and marketing strategies.
There were 66 Company-operated Sizzler restaurants as of April 30, 1999 and
April 30, 1998.
Earnings before interest, taxes and parent company allocation were $6.9 million
in fiscal 1999 compared to $2.6 million in 1998, an increase of $4.3 million or
168.1 percent.
Domestic Franchise
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Domestic franchise revenues, including franchise fees, royalties and rental
income accounted for 2.9 percent of consolidated revenues in fiscal 1999
compared to 1.8 percent in fiscal 1998. Franchise revenues were $6.5 million in
fiscal 1999 compared to $4.2 million in fiscal 1998, an increase of $2.3 million
or 54.8 percent. The increase in fiscal 1999 reflects higher franchise sales in
fiscal 1999 and the impact of a temporary royalty abatement program that offered
lower royalty fees to franchisees during fiscal 1998. As of April 30, 1999
there were 198 Sizzler franchise locations compared to 199 as of April 30, 1998.
International Operations
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International operations accounted for 55.0 percent of consolidated revenues in
fiscal 1999 compared to 59.9 percent in fiscal 1998. Revenues were $124.5
million in fiscal 1999 compared to $145.2 million in fiscal 1998, a decrease of
$20.7 million or 14.3 percent. The decrease is primarily due to a 12.1 percent
decrease in foreign currency
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exchange rates and lower average sales volumes which were partially offset by
the addition of three KFC restaurants.
Earnings before interest, taxes and parent company allocation were $9.8 million
in fiscal 1999 compared to $10.3 million in 1998, a decrease of $.5 million or
4.4 percent.
Excluding franchise revenues, results from Company-operated Sizzler restaurants
were $39.0 million in fiscal 1999 compared to $47.3 million in fiscal 1998, a
decrease of $8.3 million or 17.6 percent. This decrease includes $5.4 million
related to a decrease in the Australian dollar exchange rate. On a comparative
restaurant basis, in Australian dollars Sizzler restaurants open more than one
year, with fiscal 1998 adjusted to 52 weeks, experienced a .2 percent decrease
in average sales per restaurant, a 2.8 percent decrease in average customers per
restaurant and a 2.7 percent increase in average customer check total. There
were 31 Company-operated Sizzler restaurants as of April 30, 1999 and April 30,
1998.
International franchise revenues were $1.2 million in fiscal 1999 compared to
$2.1 million in fiscal 1998, a decrease of $.9 million or 42.4 percent. The
decrease is due to a decrease in the Australian dollar exchange rate and to a
decrease in the number of franchise locations. As of April 30, 1999 there were
48 international franchised restaurants and three joint venture restaurants in
six countries compared to 49 international franchise restaurants and three joint
venture restaurants as of April 30, 1998. During fiscal 1999 two franchised
restaurants were opened in Japan and three restaurants were closed, one each in
Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.
Revenues from the Company's KFC restaurants were $84.3 million in fiscal 1999
compared to $94.8 million in fiscal 1998, a decrease of $10.5 million or 11.1
percent. This decrease includes $11.6 million related to a decrease in the
Australian dollar exchange rate offset by higher unit sales. On a comparative
restaurant basis in Australian dollars, KFC restaurants open more than one year,
with fiscal 1998 adjusted to 52 weeks, experienced a 4.3 percent increase in
average sales per restaurant, a .4 percent decrease in average customers per
restaurant and a 4.7 percent increase in average customer check total. As of
April 30, 1999 there were 101 KFC restaurants compared to 98 as of April 30,
1998.
Consolidated Costs and Expenses
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Consolidated costs and expenses were 95.9 percent of revenues in fiscal 1999
compared to 96.9 percent of revenues in fiscal 1998, a decrease of .9 points.
Payroll and related expenses were 26.2 percent of revenues in fiscal 1999
compared to 26.7 percent in fiscal 1998, a decrease of .5 points. Cost of sales
were 35.6 percent of revenues in fiscal 1999 compared to 36.5 percent in fiscal
1998, a decrease of .9 points. Interest expense was 1.5 percent of revenues in
fiscal 1999 compared to 2.2 percent in fiscal 1998, a decrease of .7 points.
These decreases were partially offset by a .6 point increase in general and
administrative expenses to 7.5 percent of revenues in fiscal 1999 compared to
6.9
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percent in fiscal 1998 and by a .3 point increase in other costs to 5.2 percent
of revenues in fiscal 1999 compared to 4.9 in fiscal 1998.
Interest expense was $3.3 million in fiscal 1999 compared to $5.3 million in
fiscal 1998, a decrease of $2.0 million or 37.7 percent. This decrease is due
to lower interest expense on bankruptcy claims.
The provision for income taxes was $1.8 million in fiscal 1999 compared to $2.2
million in fiscal 1998. (See Note 3, to Consolidated Financial Statements).
FIFTY THREE WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998 VS. FIFTY TWO WEEKS ENDED APRIL 30, 1997
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Revenues totaled $242.3 million in fiscal 1998 compared to $299.9 million in
fiscal 1997, a decrease of $57.6 million or 19.2 percent. The decrease in 1998
was primarily due to the closure of nine Company-operated restaurants, the sale
of two Company-operated restaurants to franchisees and a net decrease of six
franchised Sizzler restaurants. These decreases were offset by the addition of
two KFC restaurants in Australia. The impact of the additional week in fiscal
1998 is approximately $4.4 million. Domestic revenues decreased $25.5 million or
20.8 percent in fiscal 1998 compared to fiscal 1997 due to a net decrease of
three Company-operated and nine franchised restaurants. International revenues
decreased $ 32.1 million or 18.1 percent. This decrease is primarily due to a
net decrease of eight Sizzler Company-operated restaurants and a net decrease of
three franchised Sizzler restaurants which were offset by the addition of two
KFC restaurants during fiscal year 1998.
Earnings before interest, taxes and parent company overhead were $16.2 million
in fiscal 1998 compared to $5.8 million in fiscal 1997, an increase of $10.4
million or 181.4 percent. This increase was due to a $8.1 million increase in
domestic operations and a $2.3 million increase in international operations.
Domestic Operations
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Excluding franchise revenues, Company-operated restaurants accounted for 38.3
percent of consolidated revenues in fiscal 1998 compared to 38.8 percent in
fiscal 1997. Fiscal 1998 revenues were $92.9 million compared to $116.5 million
in fiscal 1997, a decrease of $23.6 million or 20.3 percent. On a comparative
restaurant basis, Sizzler restaurants open more than one year, with fiscal 1998
adjusted to 52 weeks, experienced a .4 percent decrease in average sales per
restaurant, a 5.5 percent decrease in average customers per restaurant and a
5.6 percent increase in average customer check total. Gross margins per guest
increased by 7.5 percent in fiscal 1998 compared to fiscal 1997 reflecting the
impact of the menu repositioning.
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Earnings before interest, taxes and parent company allocation were $2.6 million
in fiscal 1998 compared to a loss of $7.0 million in 1997, an increase of $9.6
million or 136.5 percent.
Domestic Franchise
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Domestic franchise revenues, including franchise fees, royalties and rental
income accounted for 1.8 percent of consolidated revenues in fiscal 1998
compared to 2.0 percent in fiscal 1997. Franchise revenues were $4.2 million in
fiscal 1998 compared to $6.1 million in fiscal 1997, a decrease of $1.9 million
or 30.5 percent. The decrease in fiscal 1998 reflects lower franchise sales in
fiscal 1998, a net reduction of nine franchised restaurants during fiscal 1998
and a royalty abatement program that offered lower royalty fees to franchisees
during fiscal 1998.
International Operations
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International operations accounted for 59.9 percent of consolidated revenues in
fiscal 1998 compared to 59.1 percent in fiscal 1997. Revenues were $145.2
million in fiscal 1998 compared to $177.3 million in fiscal 1997, a decrease of
$32.1 million or 18.1 percent. The decrease is primarily due to a 10.5 percent
decrease in foreign currency exchange rates and lower average sales volumes
which were partially offset by the addition of two KFC restaurants.
Earnings before interest, taxes and parent company allocation were $10.3 million
in fiscal 1998 compared to $8.0 million in 1997, an increase of $2.3 million or
29.1 percent.
Excluding franchise revenues, results from Company-operated Sizzler restaurants
were $47.3 million in fiscal 1998 compared to $69.8 million in fiscal 1997, a
decrease of $22.5 million or 32.2 percent. This decrease reflects lower average
restaurant sales, restaurant closings and a decrease in the Australian dollar
exchange rate. On a comparative restaurant basis, in Australian dollars, Sizzler
restaurants open more than one year, with fiscal 1998 adjusted to 52 weeks,
experienced a 13.2 percent decrease in average sales per restaurant, a 17.1
percent decrease in average customers per restaurant and a 4.7 percent increase
in average customer check total.
International franchise revenues were $2.1 million in fiscal 1998 compared to
$3.8 million in fiscal 1997, a decrease of $1.7 million or 44.1 percent. The
decrease is primarily due to the closure of 39 franchised restaurants at the end
of fiscal 1997 and a decrease in the Australian dollar exchange rate. As of
April 30, 1998 there were 49 international franchised restaurants and three
joint venture restaurants in six countries compared to 46 international
franchise restaurants and three joint venture restaurants as of April 30, 1997.
During fiscal 1998 five franchised restaurants were opened in Japan, Thailand
and Indonesia and two restaurants were closed, one each in South Korea and
Taiwan.
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Revenues from the Company's KFC restaurants were $94.9 million in fiscal 1998
compared to $102.6 million in fiscal 1997, a decrease of $7.7 million or 7.5
percent. This decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the Australian dollar
exchange rate. On a comparative restaurant basis in Australian dollars, KFC
restaurants open more than one year, with fiscal 1998 adjusted to 52 weeks,
experienced a 1.3 percent decrease in average sales per restaurant, a 6.7
percent decrease in average customers per restaurant and a 5.7 percent increase
in average customer check total. As of April 30, 1998 there were 98 KFC
restaurants compared to 96 as of April 30, 1997.
Consolidated Costs And Expenses
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Consolidated costs and expenses were 96.9 percent of revenues in fiscal 1998
compared to 102.3 percent of revenues in fiscal 1997, a decrease of 5.4 points.
Payroll and related expenses were 26.7 percent of revenues in fiscal 1998
compared to 28.4 percent in fiscal 1997, a decrease of 1.7 points. Cost of
sales were 36.5 percent of revenues in fiscal 1998 compared to 37.1 percent in
fiscal 1997, a decrease of .6 points. Interest expense was 2.2 percent of
revenues in fiscal 1998 compared to 2.3 percent in fiscal 1997, a decrease of
0.1 points. These decreases were partially offset by a 0.1 point increase in
rent expense to 3.6 percent of revenues in fiscal 1998 compared to 3.5 percent
in fiscal 1997.
Interest expense was $5.3 million in fiscal 1998 compared to $7.0 million in
fiscal 1997, a decrease of $1.7 million or 24.3 percent. This decrease is due to
lower interest expense on bankruptcy claims offset by new borrowings.
The provision for income taxes was $2.2 million in fiscal 1998 compared to a
benefit of $7.3 million in fiscal 1997. (See Note 3 to Consolidated Financial
Statements).
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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WORKING CAPITAL
- ---------------
The Company's primary source of liquidity is cash flows from operations which
was $15.3 million in fiscal 1999 and $1.6 million in fiscal 1998. This increase
is primarily due to improved U.S. and international operations. The current
ratio was 1.0 at April 30, 1999 and 1.1 at April 30, 1998. At April 30, 1999,
working capital was negative $0.8 million compared to a positive $2.9 million at
the end of the prior year. The decrease in the current ratio and working capital
is primarily due to payment of allowed claims pursuant to the reorganization
plan and reduction of long-term debt.
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TOTAL ASSETS/CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
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Total assets decreased $10.8 million or 9.0 percent in fiscal 1999. Property and
equipment represented 71.6 percent of total assets at the end of fiscal 1999 and
66.3 percent at the end of fiscal 1998. In fiscal 1998, total assets decreased
$48.6 million or 28.9 percent from fiscal 1997.
Capital expenditures were $7.7 million in fiscal 1999, which included new
restaurant construction of $1.2 million and remodels of $6.5 million. The
Company anticipates continuing to grow International operations through
additional investment in Company-operated restaurants, joint ventures and the
development of the franchise system.
The Company anticipates capital expenditures in fiscal 2000 will be
approximately $13.4 million, which will be used for new restaurants and
maintenance of existing restaurants.
In fiscal 1998, capital expenditures were $8.9 million, consisting of new
restaurant construction of $1.7 million and remodels of $7.2 million.
DEBT
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On September 23, 1997, the Company obtained a $63.5 million AUD (approximately
$46.9 million US) bank facility from Westpac Banking Corporation in order to
refinance the claims of the Company's unsecured creditors. The Westpac loan
provides for a five-year term at an interest rate equal to the Australian
interbank borrowing rate, plus a margin. The margin is based on a formula tied
to the Company's international operations ratio of debt to earnings before
interest and taxes, and varies between 1.25% and 2.25%. The Westpac loan
involved the collateralization of the Company's principal operating assets of
its international division. The Westpac loan is subject to a number of financial
covenants and other restrictions.
Based on current levels of operations and anticipated sales growth, management
believes that cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet all of its
debt service requirements when due and to fund its capital expenditure and
working capital requirements.
INFLATION
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Increases in interest rates and the costs of labor, food and construction can
significantly affect the Company's operations. Management believes that the
current practices of maintaining adequate operating margins through a
combination of menu price increases and cost controls, careful management of
working capital and evaluation of property and equipment needs are its most
effective tools for coping with inflation.
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OTHER
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The Company is aware of industry concerns regarding the potential impact of
possible further increases in the minimum wage, the increased marketing of
prepared foods by grocery and convenience stores, customer resistance to
increases in menu prices, the growth of home delivery of prepared foods,
increased concerns over the nutritional value of foods and compliance with
existing or proposed health and safety legislation and other similar
contingencies. The Company is unable to predict the possible impact of such
factors on its business. In the past, the Company has been able to address
similar types of changes in the business climate and been able to pass any
associated higher costs along to its customers, because the changes have
generally impacted all restaurant companies.
YEAR 2000
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The Company is aware of the broad impact the Year 2000 issue could have on its
business and, as a result, in fiscal 1998 established a comprehensive
enterprise-wide program to prepare its computer systems and applications. This
program consists of three areas: information systems, supply chain and critical
third party readiness and business equipment. The Company has utilized both
internal and external resources to inventory, assess, remediate, replace and
test its systems for Year 2000 compliance and expects that all mission-critical
systems will be Year 2000 compliant by October, 1999.
The Company's assessment of the impact of the Year 2000 issue indicated that
several information technology projects required acceleration due to potential
Year 2000 issues. Specifically the Company has upgraded certain software
applications and is in the process of replacing others in connection with a
lease that ended in the ordinary course of business.
To reduce the risks associated with the Year 2000 the Company has closely
assessed the vendors supplying the Company's restaurants with food and other
products to ensure that they are aware of the Year 2000 business risks and are
appropriately addressing them. Surveys were sent to critical suppliers and
service providers to obtain reasonable assurance that plans are in place to
address the Year 2000 issue. Contingency plans have been developed for those
vendors that have not provided the Company with satisfactory evidence of their
readiness to handle Year 2000 issues. The Company is also communicating with its
franchise business partners regarding the potential business risks associated
with the Year 2000 issue.
Equipment critical to restaurant and corporate office operations was scheduled
to be replaced in early fiscal 2000 in connection with a lease ending in the
ordinary course of business. The new equipment is Year 2000 compliant and is
currently being installed.
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The cost incurred by the Company to date for software and hardware is
approximately $300,000 and management estimates the remaining cost to complete
Year 2000 upgrades to be approximately $80,000. These costs were budgeted and
will be funded by cash flow from operations.
The Company believes that based on available information the costs related to
Year 2000 compliance will not be material to its financial position. However,
the cost of the project and the date on which the Company plans to complete the
Year 2000 modifications are based on management's best estimates, which were
derived utilizing numerous assumptions including the availability of certain
resources, third party modification programs and other factors. Unanticipated
failures by critical vendors and franchise partners, as well as the failure by
the Company to execute its own remediation efforts could have a material adverse
effect on the cost of the project and its completion date. As a result there can
be no assurance that these forward looking estimates will be achieved and the
actual cost and vendor compliance could differ materially from those plans
resulting in material financial risk.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MARKET RISK DISCLOSURES
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The Company is protected against the risk of foreign exchange fluctuations
associated with its bank facility with Westpac Banking Corporation because both
the borrowings and principal and interest payments are denominated in Australian
dollars and the Company funds its principal and interest payments from cash
generated by its restaurant operations in Australia.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
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In fiscal year 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive Income". Other
comprehensive income may include foreign currency translation adjustments,
minimum pension liability adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on
investments in equity securities.
In Fiscal 1999, the Company adopted statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
("SFAS 131"), which establishes standards for the way that public business
enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial
statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about
operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. It also
established standards for related disclosures about products and services,
geographic areas, and major customers. The adoption of SFAS 131 does not impact
the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash
flows.
In Fiscal 1999, the Company adopted statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits"
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("SFAS 132"). This statement does not change the measurement or recognition of
those plans, but is designed to simplify disclosures about pension and other
postretirement benefit plans. Specifically, it standardizes the disclosure
requirement to the extent practicable, requires additional information on
changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets that will
facilitate financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures that are no
longer as useful as they were when SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for
Pensions," SFAS No. 88, "Employers' Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments
of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits," and SFAS No.
106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions,"
were issued. The Statement also suggests combined formats for presentation of
pension and other postretirement benefit disclosures. The adoption of SFAS 132
does not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial
position or cash flows.
In Fiscal 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 addresses the accounting for derivative instruments,
including derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and hedging
activities. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 does not impact the Company's
consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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With the exception of any historical information contained in this report, the
matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made
pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve various risks which may cause actual
results to differ materially. These risks include, but are not limited to,
changes in global and local business and economic conditions; consumer
preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends; food, labor and other
operating costs; availability and cost of land and construction; currency
exchange rates; and other risks outside the control of the Company referred to
in the Company's registration statement and periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars, except per share data)
The following tables show comparative quarterly financial results during the
past two fiscal years. The first, second and fourth fiscal quarters normally
include twelve weeks of operations whereas the third fiscal quarter includes
sixteen weeks of operations. Fiscal 1998 was a fifty-three week year, therefore,
the fourth fiscal quarter includes thirteen weeks of operations.
First Second Third Fourth
Fiscal 1999 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
- ----------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Restaurants $50,733 $48,973 $66,147 $52,708
Franchise operations 1,845 2,041 1,955 1,924
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Revenues 52,578 51,014 68,102 54,632
Cost of sales 18,550 17,971 24,728 19,446
Labor and related expenses 13,745 13,443 18,380 13,611
Other operating expenses 10,604 10,584 15,238 11,463
General and administrative costs 4,267 4,233 4,228 4,146
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Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation 5,412 4,783 5,528 5,966
Depreciation 2,259 2,152 3,048 2,468
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Earnings before interest and taxes 3,153 2,631 2,480 3,498
------- ------- ------- -------
Net income $ 2,061 $ 1,604 $ 1,212 $ 2,515
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Basic and diluted earnings per share $0.07 $0.06 $0.04 $0.09
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First Second Third Fourth
Fiscal 1998 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
- ----------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Restaurants $58,270 $54,770 $68,311 $54,640
Franchise operations 1,316 1,737 1,762 1,527
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Revenues 59,586 56,507 70,073 56,167
Cost of sales 21,721 20,567 25,917 20,275
Labor and related expenses 15,853 14,945 18,898 14,930
Other operating expenses 11,835 11,847 14,808 10,667
General and administrative costs 4,407 3,801 4,310 4,177
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Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation 5,770 5,347 6,140 6,118
Depreciation 2,819 2,931 3,430 2,589
------- ------- ------- -------
Earnings before interest and taxes 2,951 2,416 2,710 3,529
------- ------- ------- -------
Net income $ 1,487 $ 776 $ 755 $ 2,360
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Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.08
======= ======= ======= =======
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Sizzler International, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sizzler
International, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of April 30,
1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations and
comprehensive income, stockholders' investment and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended April 30, 1999. 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 financial position of Sizzler International, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of April 30, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30,
1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
June 16, 1999
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except share data)
For the Years Ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Revenues
Restaurant sales $ 218,561 $ 235,991 $ 290,061
Franchise revenues 7,765 6,342 9,867
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Total revenues 226,326 242,333 299,928
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Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales 80,695 88,480 111,330
Labor and related costs 59,179 64,626 85,138
Other operating expenses 47,889 49,157 65,956
Depreciation and amortization 9,927 11,769 16,260
General and administrative expenses 16,874 16,695 22,192
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Total operating costs and expenses 214,564 230,727 300,876
------------ ------------ ------------
Interest expense 3,284 5,274 6,981
Investment income, net (724) (1,271) (1,178)
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Total costs and expenses 217,124 234,730 306,679
------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes 9,202 7,603 (6,751)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1,810 2,225 (7,316)
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Net income $ 7,392 $ 5,378 $ 565
============ ============ ============
Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.26 $ 0.19 $ 0.02
============ ============ ============
Weighted Average common shares outstanding:
Basic 28,815,000 28,864,000 28,967,000
Diluted 28,878,000 28,879,000 28,967,000
============ ============ ============
Comprehensive Income:
Net Income $ 7,392 $ 5,378 $ 565
Foreign currency translation adjustments (no tax effect) 579 (7,171) (1,621)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 7,971 $ (1,793) $ (1,056)
============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
As of April 30, 1999 1998
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,691 $ 21,167
Receivables, net of reserves of $1,726
in 1999 and $2,608 in 1998 3,546 2,926
Inventories 4,346 4,333
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,669 1,281
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Total current assets 24,252 29,707
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Property and equipment, at cost
Land 22,582 22,252
Buildings and leasehold improvements 88,537 83,735
Equipment 64,969 62,942
Capital leases 2,616 2,616
Construction in progress 2,628 4,534
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
181,332 176,079
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization (103,496) (96,869)
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Total property and equipment, net 77,836 79,210
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Long-term notes receivable, net of reserves
of $508 in 1999 and $772 in 1998 1,553 1,268
Deferred income taxes 795 3,829
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
of $887 in 1999 and $696 in 1998 2,104 2,162
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization
and reserves of $6 in 1999 and $1 in 1998 2,129 3,285
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Total assets $108,669 $119,461
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
As of April 30, 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 5,898 $ 5,764
Accounts payable 7,892 7,753
Other current liabilities 8,853 9,562
Income taxes payable 2,449 3,761
- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Total current liabilities 25,092 26,840
- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Long-term debt, net of current portion 26,918 35,497
Other liabilities 3,916 13,364
Commitments and contingencies - -
Stockholders' investment
Preferred stock, authorized 1,000,000 shares, $5 par value; no
shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, authorized 50,000,000 shares at $.01 par value;
issued and outstanding 28,797,828 in 1999 and 28,840,908
shares in 1998 288 288
Additional paid-in capital 278,365 277,353
Accumulated deficit (222,191) (229,583)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (3,719) (4,298)
- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' investment 52,743 43,760
- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders' investment $ 108,669 $ 119,461
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment
(In thousands, except share data)
Common Additional Accumulated Other
Shares Common Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive
Outstanding Stock Capital Deficit Income Total
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at April 30, 1996 27,767,706 $ 278 $ 274,221 $ (235,526) $ 4,494 $ 43,467
Restricted stock repurchased (18,381) (1) (56) (57)
Restricted stock canceled (311,958) (3) (3)
Grant of restricted stock 1,457,000 15 651 666
Stock issued 3,636 10 10
Net income 565 565
Amortization of restricted stock 1,374 1,374
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (1,621) (1,621)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at April 30, 1997 28,898,003 289 276,200 (234,961) 2,873 44,401
Restricted stock repurchased (7,022) (17) (17)
Restricted stock canceled (55,833) (1) (1)
Stock issued 5,760 14 14
Net income 5,378 5,378
Amortization of restricted stock 1,156 1,156
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (7,171) (7,171)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at April 30, 1998 28,840,908 288 277,353 (229,583) (4,298) 43,760
Restricted stock repurchased (37,080) (103) (103)
Restricted stock canceled (6,000) 0
Net income 7,392 7,392
Amortization of restricted stock 1,115 1,115
Foreign currency translation
adjustment 579 579
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at April 30, 1999 28,797,828 $ 288 $ 278,365 $ (222,191) $ (3,719) $ 52,743
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
For the Years Ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 7,392 $ 5,378 $ 565
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 9,927 11,769 16,260
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) 3,377 (925) (12,167)
Provision for bad debts 446 651 479
Other 1,114 (473) 791
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (1,394) 1,015 704
Inventories (13) 1,131 1,421
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (388) 950 (477)
Accounts payable 139 (5,881) 14,339
Accrued liabilities (1,607) (10,681) (19,740)
Income taxes payable (1,703) 2,353 (1,329)
Changes due to reorganization activities:
Payments of reorganization costs (2,016) (6,442) (8,826)
Interest expense accrued - 2,773 6,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 15,274 1,618 (1,980)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment (7,684) (8,931) (6,399)
Disposal of property and equipment 1,754 28,896 21,370
Other assets (1,137) (489) 739
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (7,067) 19,476 15,710
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Long-term borrowings - 46,895 11,461
Reduction of long-term debt (8,580) (4,865) (266)
Payment of allowed claims pursuant to
the reorganization plan (6,000) (75,159) -
Other, net (103) (883) (56)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (14,683) (34,012) 11,139
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (6,476) (12,918) 24,869
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 21,167 34,085 9,216
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 14,691 $ 21,167 $ 34,085
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest expense $ 3,290 $ 2,481 $ 1,175
Income taxes 72 693 5,989
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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Line of Business: Sizzler International, Inc. and subsidiaries ("Sizzler" or
the "Company") is principally engaged in the operation, development and
franchising of the Sizzler family steak house concept and the operation of
Kentucky Fried Chicken ("KFC") franchises in Australia.
Introduction: As discussed in Note 2, the Company operated as a debtor-in-
possession under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws
from June 2, 1996 to September 22, 1997, when the reorganization plans became
effective. Consequently, the consolidated statements have been prepared in
accordance with Statement of Position 90-7, "Financial Reporting by Entities in
Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code," issued by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants in November, 1980.
Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Sizzler International, Inc., and all majority-owned subsidiaries.
Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Certain financial statements, notes and supplementary data for the prior years
have been reclassified to conform with the 1999 presentation.
Accounting Period: The Company utilizes a fifty-two, fifty-three week fiscal
year ending on the Sunday nearest to April 30. Fiscal year 1998 was a fifty-
three week year ending on May 3, 1998. Fiscal year 1999 was a fifty-two week
year. For clarity of presentation, the Company has described all periods
presented as if the year ended April 30.
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements: 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.
Franchise Operations: The Company recognizes initial franchise fees as income
when the franchised restaurant commences operation, at which time the Company
has substantially performed its obligations relating to such fees. Royalties
which are based
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upon a percentage of sales, are recognized as income on the accrual basis. On a
limited basis, franchisees have also entered into leases of restaurant
properties leased or owned by Sizzler. Royalty revenues, franchise fees and rent
payments from franchisees are included in "Franchise Operations" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
Marketing Costs: Marketing costs are reported in the Other Operating Expenses
and include costs of advertising, marketing and promotional programs.
Promotional discounts are expensed as incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation: In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), the Company uses the intrinsic value-based method
of measuring stock-based compensation cost which measures compensation cost as
the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of Sizzler's capital stock at the
grant date over the amount the employee must pay for the stock. The Company's
policy generally is to grant stock options at fair market value at the date of
grant.
Common Stock and Net Income or Loss per Share: Basic earnings per share is
computed as net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effects of
options and warrants using the treasury stock method.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: At April 30, 1999 and 1998 cash and cash equivalents
consists of cash and short-term investments carried at cost with original
maturities of less than three months.
Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out
method) or market, and primarily consist of food products.
Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost, which
includes interest capitalized during construction and costs relating to the
selection of sites for new restaurant locations, except for assets that have
been impaired, for which the carrying amount is reduced to the estimated fair
value.
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or a
group of assets may not be recoverable. The Company considers a history of
operating losses to be its primary indicator of potential impairment. Assets are
grouped and evaluated for impairment at the lowest level for which there are
identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other
groups of assets. The Company deems an asset to be impaired if a forecast of
undiscounted future operating cash flows directly related to the asset,
including disposal value, if any, is less than its carrying amount. If an asset
is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the
carrying amount of the asset exceeds fair value. The Company generally measures
fair value by discounting estimated future cash flows. Considerable management
judgment is
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necessary to estimate discounted future cash flows. Accordingly, actual results
could vary significantly from such estimates.
Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization are provided over
the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method.
Estimated useful lives range from 10 to 30 years for buildings and 2 to 8 years
for equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized primarily over the
remaining lives of the leases, generally 15 to 20 years.
Properties Held for Sale or Lease: Properties held for sale or lease were
$711,000 at April 30, 1999 and $2,637,000 at April 30, 1998, and are included in
Other Assets. These assets represent excess land carried at estimated realizable
values.
Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over
appropriate periods ranging from 12 to 40 years. The Company continually
evaluates the recoverability of these intangible assets by assessing whether the
recorded value of the intangible assets will be recovered through future
expected operating results. The methodology used to assess the recoverability of
intangible and other long lived assets is to determine its expected net
realizable value based upon the historical trend and their expected impact on
future operating cash flows.
Other Current Liabilities: Other current liabilities include amounts accrued for
compensation and benefits, insurance, advertising, legal fees, rent, taxes and
others.
Translation of Foreign Currencies: The consolidated financial statements of the
Company's foreign operations are translated in accordance with the Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 52 "Foreign Currency Translation". As a
result, translation adjustments are included in stockholders' investment. The
functional currency used in the Company's foreign operations is primarily the
Australian dollar.
Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability
method pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes" ("FAS 109"). Deferred taxes are recognized for the
tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax
rates applicable to future years differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The
effect on deferred taxes for a change in tax rates is recognized in income in
the period of enactment.
Comprehensive Income: In fiscal year 1999, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive
Income". Other comprehensive income may include foreign currency translation
adjustments, minimum pension liability adjustments, and unrealized gains and
losses on investments in equity securities.
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New Accounting Standards: In Fiscal 1999, the Company adopted statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131"), which establishes standards
for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating
segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises
report selected information about operating segments in interim financial
reports issued to shareholders. It also established standards for related
disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.
The adoption of SFAS 131 does not impact the Company's consolidated results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.
In Fiscal 1999, the Company adopted statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits" ("SFAS 132"). This statement does not change the measurement or
recognition of those plans, but is designed to simplify disclosures about
pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Specifically, it standardizes
the disclosure requirement to the extent practicable, requires additional
information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets
that will facilitate financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures that
are no longer as useful as they were when SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting
for Pensions," SFAS No. 88, "Employers' Accounting for Settlements and
Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits," and
SFAS No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than
Pensions," were issued. The Statement also suggests combined formats for
presentation of pension and other postretirement benefit disclosures. The
adoption of SFAS 132 does not impact the Company's consolidated results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.
In Fiscal 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 addresses the accounting for derivative instruments,
including derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and hedging
activities. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 does not impact the Company's
consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Note 2 - Bankruptcy Reorganization
- ----------------------------------
Bankruptcy Proceedings
- ----------------------
On June 2, 1996, in response to continued domestic operating losses, the Company
enacted a comprehensive restructuring strategy designed to return the U.S.
operations to profitability. This strategy included the closure of under-
performing restaurants in the U.S. and filing for bankruptcy protection. The
Company and four subsidiaries, (Sizzler Restaurants Inc. ("SRI"), Buffalo Ranch
Steakhouses,, Inc., ("BRSH"), Tenly Enterprises, Inc., ("Tenly"), and Collins
Properties, Inc. ("CPI")) became debtors-in-possession subject to the
supervision of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The debtor subsidiaries
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collectively owned and operated substantially all of the Company's U.S.
restaurant businesses and assets. The Company's international division
businesses and assets were owned and operated by separate subsidiaries and were
not subject to the U.S. Chapter 11 provisions.
On June 2, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Chapter 11
plans of reorganization of the Company, SRI and CPI. The plans of reorganization
for Tenly and BRSH were confirmed on February 24, 1997, On September 23, 1997,
the reorganization plans became effective and the Company and its subsidiaries
emerged from the bankruptcy proceedings.
The Company's plan of reorganization provided for full payment of allowed
creditor claims, including interest, over five years, from the Company's
international operations. In September 1997, the Company obtained financing
sufficient to pay its allowed creditor claims from Westpac Banking Corporation.
SRI's plan provided for full payment of allowed unsecured creditors' claims
through the formation of a creditor trust. Installment payments to the trust
were evidenced by a four-year note with interest at the floating annual rate of
prime plus one percent through the first year, prime plus two percent for the
next two years, and prime plus three percent for the fourth year. SRI secured
the note with a pledge of the stock of its subsidiaries and with substantially
all of the domestic division's operating assets.
The Company and its subsidiaries have paid approximately $81 million in pre-
petition claims and interest and reinstated the remaining pre-petition
liabilities. Remaining bankruptcy liabilities are included in the appropriate
liability captions of the consolidated balance sheet.
Reorganization Costs
- --------------------
The Company incurred severance, temporary staff, legal and professional costs
relating to the reorganization of $1.4 million, $6.4 million and $8.8 million,
in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. These reorganization costs were
charged against established reserves.
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Note 3 - Income Taxes
- ---------------------
The Company files a consolidated United States income tax return which includes
all domestic subsidiaries in which it owns 80 percent or more of the voting
stock and 80 percent or more of the value of the outstanding stock. Foreign
withholding taxes have not been provided on the unremitted earnings totaling
$3,891,000 of the Company's foreign operations at April 30, 1999. It is the
Company's intention to reinvest such earnings permanently.
The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes attributable to
income (loss) from operations consists of the following (in thousands):
For the years ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------- -------- -------- --------
Current
Federal $ - $ - $ -
State - - -
Foreign 1,435 3,150 4,851
-------- -------- --------
1,435 3,150 4,851
-------- -------- --------
Deferred
Federal - - -
State - 450 -
Foreign 375 (1,375) (12,167)
-------- -------- --------
375 (925) (12,167)
-------- -------- --------
Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 1,810 $ 2,225 $ (7,316)
-------- -------- --------
A reconciliation of the statutory United States Federal income tax rate to the
Company's consolidated effective income tax rate follows:
For the years ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------- -------- -------- ----------
Federal statutory tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State and local income taxes, net of
related Federal income tax benefit 6.1 6.1 6.1
Tax credits, net - - 3.3
Goodwill write-off and
non-deductible amortization - - (3.3)
Valuation allowance (21.4) (11.8) (149.1)
Other - - (0.4)
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Effective tax rate 19.7% 29.3% (108.4)%
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Pre-tax income (loss) for domestic and foreign operations is as follows (in
thousands):
For the years ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997
- ---------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Domestic $ 3,741 $ 3,527 $(6,137)
Foreign 5,461 4,076 (614)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 9,202 $ 7,603 $(6,751)
========= ========= =========
The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards which give rise to
significant amounts of deferred tax assets and deferred liabilities are as
follows (in thousands):
As of April 30, 1999 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred Tax Assets:
Deferred income $ 18 $ 4,493
Foreign tax credit carryover 11,075 10,304
Minimum tax credit carryover 1,849 1,849
Other credits 2,840 2,840
Operating reserves and accruals 3,092 27,613
Net operating loss carry forward 49,582 37,988
-------- ---------
Total gross deferred tax assets 68,456 85,087
Less: valuation allowance (61,979) (72,455)
-------- ---------
Net deferred tax assets 6,477 12,632
-------- ---------
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
State income taxes - (2,476)
Property and equipment (886) (3,969)
Capital leases (769) (776)
Other (4,027) (1,582)
-------- ---------
Total gross deferred tax liabilities (5,682) (8,803)
-------- ---------
Net deferred tax assets/(liability) $ 795 $ 3,829
======== =========
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The following is a summary of the net operating loss carry forward and the
credit carry forward (in thousands) and related expiration dates at April 30,
1999.
Gross
Amount Expiration
------ ----------
Federal net operating loss $ 134,361 2011 - 2013
California net operating loss 27,474 2001 - 2003
Foreign tax credit 11,074 2000 - 2005
Minimum tax credit 1,849 Indefinite
General business credit 2,840 2005 - 2010
Note 4 - Debt
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A summary of debt outstanding as of April 30, 1999 and 1998, is as follows (in
thousands):
1999 1998
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Unsecured borrowings, at variable interest rates,
due through 2012 $ 2,255 $ 2,608
Mortgage notes payable, with interest rate of 10.015
percent, secured by land and building with an original
cost of approximately $600 at April 30, 1999 and 1998,
due through 2039 564 565
Other secured note, with a variable interest rate, due
through 2002 29,110 37,035
Capital lease obligations 887 1,053
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
32,816 41,261
Less - current portion (5,898) (5,764)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long-term debt $ 26,918 $ 35,497
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Payment of $5,675 on long-term debt, excluding capital lease obligations is due
in fiscal 2000, $5,677 in 2001, $5,677 in 2002, $13,646 in 2003, and $1,254
thereafter.
On September 23, 1997, the Company obtained a $63.5 million AUD (approximately
$46.9 million US) bank facility from Westpac Banking Corporation (included in
'Other secured note' above) in order to refinance the claims of the Company's
unsecured creditors. The Westpac loan provides for a five-year term at an
interest rate equal to the Australian interbank borrowing rate, plus a margin.
The margin is based on a formula tied to the Company's international operations
ratio of debt to earnings before interest and taxes, and varies between 1.25%
and 2.25%. The Westpac loan involved the collateralization of the Company's
principal operating assets of its international division.
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The Westpac loan is subject to a number of financial covenants and other
restrictions. The Company is in compliance with all covenants and restrictions.
Management believes that the aggregate fair value of the Company's long-term
debt approximates the aggregate book value, as substantially all such debt is
comprised of variable-rate obligations.
Note 5 - Stock Options and Restricted Stock
- -------------------------------------------
The Company has an Employee Stock Incentive Plan for certain officers and key
employees, and a stock option plan for non-employee directors. The maximum
number of shares that may be issued under these plans is 2,800,000 and 400,000
shares, respectively. Grants of options to employees and the periods during
which such options can be exercised are at the discretion of the Board of
Directors.
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation". As allowed by SFAS No. 123, the
Company has elected to continue to measure compensation cost under the
Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued
to Employees" and comply with the pro forma disclosure requirements of the new
standard. The fair value of option grants is estimated on the date of grant
utilizing the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
expected life of option of 5 years, expected volatility of 61%, risk free
interest rate of 5.3% and a 0% dividend yield. Had compensation cost for these
plans been determined consistent with SFAS 123, the Company's net income and
earnings per share would have been reduced to the following pro-forma amounts.
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net Income: As Reported $7,392 $5,378 $ 565
Pro Forma $6,501 $4,515 $ 99
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share: As Reported $ 0.26 $ 0.19 $0.02
Pro Forma $ 0.23 $ 0.16 $0.00
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Stock Options:
- --------------
The outstanding options become exercisable in varying amounts through 2005. A
summary of stock option transactions follows:
For the years ended April 30,
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Shares Outstanding 1999 1998 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at the beginning of the year 229,523 109,347 1,471,074
Options granted 2,182,752 164,040 -
Options exercised - - -
Options canceled (81,121) (43,864) (1,361,727)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Options outstanding at April 30 2,331,154 229,523 109,347
Options available for grant at April 30 943,208 1,235,950 366,305
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total reserved shares 3,274,362 1,465,473 475,652
====================================================================================================
Options exercisable at April 30 217,381 97,483 73,226
====================================================================================================
Option prices per share:
Granted $0.01-$2.69 $0.281-$3.906 -
Exercised - - -
Canceled $2.69-$12.50 $5.625-$12.50 $5.00-$17.125
====================================================================================================
Restricted Stock Plan:
- ----------------------
Stock issued under the Company's stock incentive plan is delivered subject to
various conditions relating to corporate performance. Compensation expense
related to these options amounted to approximately $1,115,000 in 1999,
$1,156,000 in 1998 and $1,374,000 in 1997. A summary of restricted stock
transactions follows:
For the years ended April 30,
--------------------------------------
Shares Outstanding 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares restricted at beginning of the year 526,336 1,016,625 110,498
Shares granted - - 1,457,000
Shares released (234,174) (434,456) (238,915)
Shares canceled (6,000) (55,833) (311,958)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares restricted at April 30 286,162 526,336 1,016,625
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Note 6 - Leases
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The Company is a party to a number of noncancelable lease agreements involving
land, buildings and equipment. The leases are generally for terms ranging from
three to 20 years and expire on varying dates through 2019. The Company has the
right to extend many of these leases. Certain leases require contingent rent,
determined as a percentage of sales, when annual sales exceed specified levels.
The Company is also a lessor and a sublessor of land, buildings and equipment.
The Company is a co-lessee or guarantor on leases of certain franchisees which
are not significant in amount.
Following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease commitments and sublease
rental income under all noncancelable leases (in thousands):
Commitments
---------------------------------
Sublease
Capital Operating Rental
Years ended April 30, Leases Leases Income
- --------------------- ---------------------------------
2000 $ 290 $ 9,664 $ 831
2001 196 8,764 748
2002 101 7,877 748
2003 101 7,099 687
2004 101 6,638 625
Thereafter 406 24,985 1,270
--------------------------------
Total minimum lease
commitments/receivables 1,195 $ 65,027 $4,909
======== ======
Less amount representing interest 530
-------
Present value of minimum lease payments 665
Less current portion of capital lease obligations 222
-------
Long-term capital lease obligations $ 443
=======
Rent expense consists of (in thousands):
------------------------------------
Years ended April 30, 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------- ------------------------------------
Minimum rentals $ 8,564 $ 11,594 $ 11,355
Contingent rentals 475 489 623
Less sublease rentals (1,427) (1,078) (2,141)
------------------------------------
Net rent expense $ 7,612 $ 11,005 $ 9,837
======== ========= =========
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Note 7-Information by Industry Segment and Geographic Area
- ----------------------------------------------------------
Substantially all of the Company's revenues result from the sale of menu items
at restaurants operated by the Company or generated from franchise activity. The
Company's reportable segments are based on geographic area and product type.
Sizzler USA consists of all domestic Sizzler restaurant and franchise
operations. Sizzler International consists of all foreign Sizzler restaurant and
franchise operations. KFC consists of KFC franchise restaurants in Australia.
Corporate and other includes any items not included in the reportable segments
listed above. The effect of all intercompany transactions are eliminated when
computing revenues, earnings before interest, taxes, and corporate overhead, and
identifiable assets.
Earnings before interest, taxes, and corporate overhead includes segment
operating results before investment income, interest expense, income taxes, non-
recurring charges, and allocated corporate overhead. The corporate and other
component of earnings before interest, taxes, and corporate overhead represents
corporate selling, and general and administrative expenses prior to being
allocated to the operating segments.
Identifiable assets are those assets used in the operations of each segment.
Corporate and other assets include cash, investments, accounts receivable,
deferred taxes, and various other assets. The negative amount in corporate and
other assets is a result of a deferred income tax liability that nets with the
deferred assets of the other segments.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues (in thousands):
- ------------------------
Sizzler - USA $101,872 $ 97,127 $123,128
Sizzler - International 40,176 50,364 72,575
KFC 84,278 94,842 102,566
Corporate and other - - 1,659
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $226,326 $242,333 $299,928
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation and Amortization (in thousands):
- ---------------------------------------------
Sizzler - USA $ 3,484 $ 3,942 $ 4,477
Sizzler - International 2,565 3,081 4,882
KFC 3,575 4,149 5,152
Corporate and other 303 597 1,749
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 9,927 $ 11,769 $ 16,260
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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1999 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Earnings before Interest and Taxes
- ----------------------------------
(in thousands):
- ---------------
Sizzler - USA $ 8,175 $ 5,891 $ (2,219)
Sizzler - International 2,161 615 (7,748)
KFC 7,679 9,678 15,719
Corporate and other (6,253) (4,578) (6,700)
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Total $ 11,762 $ 11,606 $ (948)
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Capital Expenditures (in thousands):
- -----------------------------------
Sizzler - USA $ 4,501 $ 4,286 $ 1,358
Sizzler - International 619 726 1,951
KFC 2,453 3,582 2,697
Corporate and other 111 337 393
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Total $ 7,684 $ 8,931 $ 6,399
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Identifiable Assets (in thousands):
- ----------------------------------
Sizzler - USA $ 60,538 $ 59,199 $71,034
Sizzler - International 33,641 30,939 31,904
KFC 33,384 42,626 62,860
Corporate and other (18,894) (13,303) 2,312
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Total $108,669 $ 119,461 $168,110
- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies
- --------------------------------------
At April 30, 1999, there were no material commitments for capital projects.
The Company is a party to certain litigation arising in the ordinary course of
business which, in the opinion of management, should not have a material adverse
effect upon the consolidated financial position of the Company or its results of
operations.
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Note 9 - Employee Benefit Plans
- -------------------------------
The Company maintains an executive supplemental benefit plan that covers nine
former employees and four active employees. The Company discontinued adding new
participants to the plan in fiscal 1992. The components of net cost of the
pension plan for the years ended April 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 determined under
SFAS No. 87 are as follows:
Fiscal Year Ended
---------------------------------------
April 30, April 30, April 30,
1999 1998 1997
--------- --------- ---------
(in thousands)
Pension Plan:
Service cost $ 51 $ 44 $ 40
Interest cost 962 1,024 753
Expected return on plan assets - - -
Amortization of prior service cost - - -
Recognized net actuarial loss 81 57 63
------ ------ ----
Net periodic benefit cost $1,094 $1,125 $856
====== ====== ====
There were no plan costs charged to continuing operations for the years ended
April 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
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The following table sets forth the funded status and amounts recognized in the
Company's balance sheet for the plan:
Fiscal Year Ended
--------------------------
April 30, April 30,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
(in thousands)
Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 9,065 $ 10,064
Service cost 51 44
Interest cost 962 1,024
Actuarial loss 42 (147)
Benefits paid (1,182) (1,182)
---------- ---------
Benefit obligation at end of year $ 8,938 $ 9,803
---------- ---------
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year - -
Actual return on plan assets - -
Employer contributions - -
Benefits paid - -
----------- ----------
Net periodic benefit cost $ - $ -
----------- ----------
Reconciliation of Funded Status
Funded Status - -
Unrecognized actuarial (gain)/loss - -
Unrecognized transition amount - -
Unrecognized prior service cost - -
----------- ----------
Net amount recognized $ - $ -
----------- ----------
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated
Balance Sheet Consist of:
Accrued benefit liability $ 8,938 $ 9,803
Accumulated other comprehensive income - -
---------- ----------
Net amount recognized $ 8,938 $ 9,803
---------- ----------
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Significant assumptions used in determining net cost and funded status
information for all the periods shown above are as follows:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Discount rate 8.5% 8.5% 8.5%
Rates of salary progression 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
In addition, the Company has a contributory employee profit sharing, savings and
retirement plan whereby eligible employees can elect to contribute from 1% to
15% of their salary the plan. Under the plan the Company can elect to make
matching contributions, with certain limitations. Amounts charged to income
under these plans were zero for the years ended April 30, 1997 and 1998 and
$198,000 for the year ended April 30, 1999.
Note 10 - Earnings Per Share
- ----------------------------
Earnings per share (EPS) has been calculated as follows:
FOR THE YEARS ENDED APRIL 30,
----------------------------------------
(In thousands, except EPS) 1999 1998 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
Numerator for both basic and diluted
EPS - Net income $ 7,392 $ 5,378 $ 565
======= ======= =======
Denominator:
Denominator for basic EPS - weighted average
shares of common stock outstanding 28,815 28,864 28,967
Effect of dilutive stock options 63 15 - (a)
------- ------- -------
Denominator for diluted EPS - adjusted
weighted average shares outstanding 28,878 28,879 28,967
======= ======= =======
Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.26 $ 0.19 $ 0.02
======= ======= =======
(a) No recognition has been given to common stock equivalents as they are anti-
dilutive.
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Note 11- Valuation Accounts
- ---------------------------
The following is a summary of the activity in valuation accounts (in thousands):
Balance at Balance
Beginning at End of
of Period Addition Deductions Period
---------- -------------------- ---------
Reserve for Account Receivable and
- ----------------------------------
Note Receivable Bad Debt
- ------------------------
Year ended April 30, 1999 $ 3,380 $ 501 $ 1,647 $ 2,234
======= ======= ======= ========
Year ended April 30, 1998 $ 3,971 $ 1,169 $ 1,760 $ 3,380
======= ======= ======= ========
Year ended April 30, 1997 $10,291 $ 828 $ 7,148 $ 3,971
======= ======= ======= ========
Note 12- Related Party Transactions
- -----------------------------------
The Company has entered into a services agreement dated May 1, 1999 with
director Charles F. Smith. Under the agreement, Mr. Smith is obligated to be
available to provide consulting services from time to time on a mutually agreed
upon basis regarding corporate business asset dispositions and financings. The
agreement is terminable by either party upon ten days' written notice. The
agreement provides for compensation to Mr. Smith of $2,000 per day for services
rendered and reimbursement of Mr. Smith's reasonable out of pocket expenses
incurred at the Company's request. No payments were made to Mr. Smith under the
agreement during the 1999 fiscal year.
A subsidiary of the Company is party to a consulting agreement with Barry E.
Krantz, a director of the Company. Under the agreement, Mr. Krantz provides
marketing consulting services at an hourly rate. The agreement is terminable by
the Company's subsidiary at any time and for any reason upon two weeks' notice.
During fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company paid Mr. Krantz an
aggregate of $124,000, $244,000 and $75,000, respectively, of fees and expenses
under the consulting agreement. These amounts are recorded in general and
administrative expenses in the statement of operations and comprehensive income.
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The Company leases approximately 36,000 square feet of headquarters office
premises from Pacifica Plaza Office Building, a limited partnership
("Pacifica"). James A. Collins, his spouse and his brother-in-law are among the
partners of Pacifica, which was formed in 1979. Mr. Collins is the Company's
Chairman of the Board. Mr. Collins, his spouse and his brother-in-law, directly
or indirectly, own a majority interest in Pacifica. Under the four-year lease,
the Company is responsible for rent payment of $34,000 a month during the period
through December 1999 (except for an initial four months of abated rent), and
$42,000 a month thereafter through October 31, 2001. Base rent under the lease
was predicated upon the terms of a sublease negotiated between the Company and
Digital Equipment Corporation ("DEC"), a tenant of Pacifica. In lieu of a
sublease between the Company and DEC, the Company elected to enter into a direct
lease with Pacifica for the headquarters office premises upon the condition that
DEC be responsible for the difference between rent under its former lease with
Pacifica (plus utilities) and the Company's base rent under the lease. The
Company believes these terms were competitive at the time it entered into the
lease. The expense for rent is included in general and administrate expenses in
the statement of operations and comprehensive income.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
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Financial Disclosures.
- ----------------------
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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Information required by this item with respect to the Company's directors is set
forth under the captions "Election of Directors" and "Stock Ownership of
Management" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.
Information required by this item with respect to the Company's executive
officers is set forth in Part I of this Annual Report under the caption
"Executive Officers of the Registrant as of June 30, 1999".
Item 11. Executive Compensation
- -------------------------------
Information required by this item is set forth under the caption "Executive
Compensation" and "Election of Directors" in the Company's Proxy Statement for
its Annual Meeting of the Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Information required by this item is set forth under the caption "Stock
Ownership of Management" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting
of the Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
- -------------------------------------------------------
Information required by this item is set forth under the caption "Transactions
with Directors and Management" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders. Such information is incorporated herein by
reference.
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PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) List of documents filed as part of the report:
(1) Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Public Accountants
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income of
Sizzler International, Inc. and Subsidiaries for each of the three
years in the period ended April 30, 1999
Consolidated Balance Sheets of Sizzler International, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of April 30, 1999 and 1998
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment of Sizzler
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries for each of the three years in
the period ended April 30, 1999.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of Sizzler International, Inc.
and Subsidiaries for each of the three years in the period ended April
30, 1999.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedules omitted because the required information is shown in the
consolidated financial statements or in the notes thereto, or the
amounts involved are not significant, or the required matter is not
applicable.
(3) Exhibits:
Number Description
------ -----------
2.1 Registrant's Sixth Amended Plan of Reorganization dated August
26, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K report filed October 8, 1997.
2.2 Sizzler Restaurants International, Inc.'s Second Amended Plan of
Reorganization, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the
Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
1997.
2.3 Collins Properties, Inc.'s Plan of Reorganization, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report
for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1997.
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant, incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's
Form S-4 Registration Statement Number 33-38412.
3.2 Bylaws of Registrant, as amended June 16, 1999.
4.1 Rights Agreement dated January 22, 1991 between The Bank of New
York and Registrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
4.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration
Statement Number 33-38412.
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4.2 Amendment to Rights Agreement dated March 20, 1996 between The
Bank of New York and the Registrant, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for
the fiscal year ended April 30, 1996.
4.3 Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating
Preferred Stock of Registrant, incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 4.2 to Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Form S-4
Registration Statement Number 33-38412.
10.1 Employee Savings Plan of Registrant, restated as of January 1,
1992, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
1995.
10.2 Amendment to Employee Savings Plan of Registrant, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for
the fiscal year ended April 30, 1997.
10.3 Registrant's Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan (effective
May 1, 1985, and including amendments through May 1, 1993),
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
1996.
10.4 Employment Agreement dated February 8, 1999 between Registrant
and Charles L. Boppell.
10.5 Employment Agreement dated May 1, 1996 between Registrant and
Kevin W. Perkins, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.5 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year
ended April 30, 1996.
10.6 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated September 25, 1996
between the Registrant and Kevin W. Perkins, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report
for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1997.
10.7 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1997 between
the Registrant and Kevin W. Perkins, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal
year ended April 30, 1997.
10.8 Third Amendment to Employment Agreement dated May 5, 1997 between
the Registrant and Kevin W. Perkins, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal
year ended April 30, 1997.
10.9 Employment Agreement dated May 1, 1996 between Registrant and
Christopher R. Thomas, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal
year ended April 30, 1996.
10.10 Employment Agreement dated May 1, 1996 between Registrant and
Ryan S. Tondro, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9
to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended
April 30, 1996.
10.11 Employment Agreement dated May 1, 1996 between Registrant and
Michael J. Raedeke, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.11 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
April 30, 1996.
10.12 Consulting Agreement dated December 17, 1996 between Barry Krantz
and Collins Foods International Pty Ltd., incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report
for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1997.
10.13 Consulting Agreement dated May 5, 1999 between Registrant and
Charles F. Smith.
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10.14 Paid Leave Plan and Trust and Summary Plan Description of
Registrant, as amended as of June 30, 1994, incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Form 10-K report
for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1995.
10.15 1997 Employee Stock Incentive Plan of Registrant, incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Form S-8
Registration Statement Number 333-476661 filed March 10, 1998.
10.16 1997 Non-Employee Directors Stock Incentive Plan of Registrant,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant's
Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-47659 filed March 10,
1998.
10.17 Form of Franchise Agreement between Sizzler USA Franchise, Inc.
and Franchisee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the
Registrant's Form 10-Q report for the quarterly period ended
February 1, 1998.
10.18 Development Agreement dated October 4, 1996 between Kentucky
Fried Chicken Pty. Limited and Collins Foods International Pty
Ltd., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the
Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
1997.
10.19 Master Franchise Agreement dated October 4, 1996 between Kentucky
Fried Chicken Pty Limited and Collins Foods International Pty
Ltd., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the
Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended April 30,
1997.
10.20 Form of Franchise Agreement between Kentucky Fried Chicken Pty
Limited and Collins Foods International Pty Ltd. relating to KFC
restaurant franchise, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22
to the Registrant's Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended
April 30, 1997.
10.21 Letter of Offer dated August 18, 1997 among certain subsidiaries
of the Registrant and Westpac Banking Corporation, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K report
filed October 8, 1997.
10.22 A $63,500,000 Bill Acceptance and Discount Facility dated as of
September 19, 1997 among certain subsidiaries of the Registrant
and Westpac Banking Corporation, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Form 8-K report filed October 8,
1997.
10.23 Unlimited Cross Guarantee and Indemnity and Negative Pledge with
Financial Ratio Covenants dated as of September 19, 1997 among
certain subsidiaries of the Registrant and Westpac Banking
Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K report filed October 8, 1997.
10.24 Subordination Deed dated as of September 24, 1997 among the
Registrant and certain of its subsidiaries and Westpac Banking
Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the
Registrant's Form 8-K report filed October 8, 1997.
10.25 Stock Pledge dated as of September 24, 1997 between the
Registrant and Westpac Banking Corporation, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Registrant's Form 8-K report
filed October 8, 1997.
10.26 Form of Fixed and Floating Charge dated as of September 19, 1997
between various subsidiaries of the Registrant and Westpac
Banking Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to
the Registrant's Form 8-K report filed October 8, 1997.
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10.27 Corporate headquarters lease agreement between Pacifica Plaza
Office Building and Sizzler USA Real Property, Inc., incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Form 10-K
report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1998.
21.00 Subsidiaries of Registrant
23.00 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
27.00 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Registrant has filed no reports on Form 8-K during the last quarter of
its 1999 fiscal year.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 14, 1999 SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Charles L. Boppell
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Charles L. Boppell
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ James A. Collins Chairman of the Board July 14, 1999
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James A. Collins
/s/ Charles L. Boppell President, Chief July 14, 1999
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Charles L. Boppell Executive Officer and
Director
/s/ Barry E. Krantz Director July 14, 1999
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Barry E. Krantz
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/s/ Phillip D. Matthews Director July 14, 1999
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Phillip D. Matthews
/s/ Robert A. Muh Director July 14, 1999
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Robert A. Muh
/s/ Charles F. Smith Director July 14, 1999
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Charles F. Smith
/s/ Kevin W. Perkins Executive Vice President July 14, 1999
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Kevin W. Perkins and Director
/s/ Ryan S. Tondro Vice President and July 14, 1999
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Ryan S. Tondro Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and
accounting officer)
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