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FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
/X/ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1999
OR
/ /TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 033-78252
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3729186
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
(Address of principle executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 826-8976
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers 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 this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10- K. /X/
As of March 3, 2000, the aggregate market value of the outstanding shares of the
Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, held by non-affiliates was
approximately $2,538,422 based on the closing price of the Common Stock on the
OTC Bulletin Board, which is operated by the NASDAQ Stock Market on March 3,
2000.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at March 3, 2000
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 13,020,195 shares
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Page
Item 1. Business.........................................................1
Item 2. Properties.......................................................6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings................................................7
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..............7
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common
Equity and Related Stockholder Matters...................................8
Item 6. Selected Financial Data..........................................9
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations...........................10
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.....13
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.....................14
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with
Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure......................37
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.............38
Item 11. Executive Compensation.........................................40
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management...................................................44
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.................45
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and
Reports on Form 8-K.....................................................47
PART I
Item 1. Business
(a) General Development of Business
On September 30, 1998, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Five
Star Products, Inc. (the "Company"), Five Star Group, Inc. ("Five Star")
purchased from JL Distributors, Inc. ("JL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of GP
Strategies Corporation ("GP Strategies"), substantially all of the operating
assets of JL. The assets were purchased for $16,476,000 in cash and a $5,000,000
unsecured senior note. The unsecured senior note bears interest at the rate of
8% payable quarterly, with the principal due on September 30, 2003. Five Star is
a leading distributor of home decorating, hardware and finishing products in the
northeast. For the year ended December 31, 1999 Five Star had sales of
approximately $83,000,000.
The Company was organized in 1993, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GP
Strategies to initiate marketing and sales activities for generic pharmaceutical
and medical products in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (the
"CIS"). NPD Trading (USA) Inc. ("NPD Trading") was formed in January 1990 as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of GP Strategies to provide consulting services to
American and Western corporations in Russia and Eastern Europe. The Company now
has two wholly owned subsidiaries, Five Star and NPD Trading. On August 10,
1999, the Company changed its name to Five Star Products, Inc. from American
Drug Company to reflect its new industry focus.
The purchase by the Company of the assets of Five Star changed the
focus of the Company. The Company plans to focus its efforts on growing the
distribution business and has scaled back the operations of its Prague office
with respect to the business of NPD Trading.
(b) Financial Information about Industry Segments
This item is not applicable because the Company has only a single line
of business.
(c) Narrative Description of Business
Five Star
Five Star is engaged in the wholesale distribution of home
decorating, hardware and finishing products. Five Star is composed of two
strategically located warehouse distribution centers and office locations in New
Jersey and Connecticut with over 360,000 square feet of space. All operations
are coordinated by senior management from the headquarters in New Jersey, with
each strategically located facility having its own sales force.
In January 2000, Five Star expanded its sales territory with the
addition of an established, dedicated sales force servicing the Mid Atlantic
States, as far south as Virginia. This new sales force is currently generating
revenues in excess of $8,000,000 on an annual basis. Five Star intends to
service this new territory from its 250,000 square foot East Hanover, New Jersey
facility, from which it currently services the Northeast. Five Star's ability to
service this territory from its existing New Jersey facility will enable Five
Star to leverage its fixed costs over a broader revenue base.
Five Star is a leading distributor of paint sundry items, interior and
exterior stains, brushes, rollers, caulking compounds and hardware products.
Five Star offers products from leading manufacturers such as Cabot Stain,
William Zinsser & Company, DAP, General Electric Corporation, American Tool,
USG, Stanley Tools, Minwax and Minnesota Mining Company. Five Star distributes
its products to retail dealers, which include lumber yards, "do-it yourself"
centers, hardware stores and paint stores principally in the northeast region.
It carries an extensive inventory of the products it distributes and provides
delivery, generally within 24 to 72 hours. Five Star has grown to be one of the
largest independent distributors in the Northeast by providing a complete line
of competitively priced products, timely delivery and attractive pricing and
financing terms to its customers. Much of Five Star's success can be attributed
to a continued commitment to provide customers with the highest quality service
at reasonable prices.
As one of the largest distributors of paint sundry items in the
Northeast, Five Star enjoys cost advantages and favorable supply arrangements
over the smaller distributors in the industry. This enables Five Star to compete
as a "low cost" provider. Five Star uses a fully computerized warehouse system
to track all facets of its distribution operations. Five Star has enhanced the
sophistication of its warehouse and office facilities to take full advantage of
economies of scale, speed the flow of orders and to compete as a low cost
distributor. Nearly all phases of the selling process from inventory management
to receivable collection are automated and tracked at each facility.
Furthermore, all operations are overseen by senior management at the New Jersey
facility. Five Star is able to capitalize on manufacturer discounts by
strategically timing purchases involving large quantities.
Management takes a proactive approach in coordinating all phases of the
Company's operations. For example, sales managers require all sales
representatives to call on customers once every week. Each representative
transmits their orders through Five Star's automated sales system, to the IBM
AS400 computer located at the New Jersey facility. The salesperson system
combines the ability to scan product codes in the stores and download the
information to a laptop computer for final transmission. Based on the floor plan
of each warehouse and the location of products therein, the computer designs the
most efficient pattern for the orders to be picked. The orders are then relayed
to the appropriate location and picked in the evening. The warehouse facilities
are well-maintained and skillfully organized. A bar-coded part number attached
to the racking shelves identifies the location of each of the approximately
22,000 stock keeping units (SKUs). This numbering system allows the computer to
arrange picking in the most efficient order. The products are loaded onto Five
Star's trucks in the evening in the order that they will be unloaded, and are
then delivered directly to the customers' locations.
Customers
Five Star's largest customer accounted for approximately 2.79% of its
sales in 1999 and its 10 largest customers accounted for approximately 12.21% of
such sales. All such customers are unaffiliated and Five Star does not have a
long-term contractual relationship with any of them.
Management Information System
All of Five Star's inventory control, purchasing, accounts payable and
accounts receivable are now being fully automated on an IBM AS400 computer
system. The Computer Associates Warehouse Boss System installed in 1994 located
at the New Jersey and the Connecticut facilities allows Five Star to obtain
maximum efficiency and cost savings by coordinating the processing of orders,
the selection of optimal picking routines and the tracking of inventory levels.
In addition, Five Star's software alerts buyers to purchasing needs, and
monitors payables and receivables. This system allows senior management to
closely control all phases of Five Star's operations. Five Star recently
implemented a new salesperson-order-entry system, which allows the salesman to
scan product and then download the information to a laptop. The laptop will
contain all product and customer information and will interact with the AS400.
Five Star has developed strong, long-term relationships with the leading
suppliers since its predecessor company, J. Leven was founded in 1912. As a
major distributor of paint sundry items, suppliers rely on Five Star to
introduce new products to market. Furthermore, suppliers have grown to trust
Five Star's ability to penetrate the market. As a result, Five Star is often
called on first by manufacturers to introduce new products into the marketplace.
For example, Minwax, Best Liebco and Cabot Stain have utilized Five Star to
introduce and distribute some of their new product innovations.
Purchasing
Five Star relies heavily upon its purchasing capabilities to gain a
competitive advantage relative to its competitors. Five Star's capacity to stock
the necessary products in sufficient volume and its ability to deliver them
promptly upon demand is one of the strongest components of service in the
distribution business, and is a major factor in Five Star's success.
Since retail outlets depend upon their distributor's ability to supply
products quickly upon demand, inventory is the primary working capital
investment for most distribution companies, including Five Star. Through its
strategic purchasing decisions, Five Star carries large quantities of inventory
relative to its competitors and thus can boast fill ratios of approximately 95%,
as compared to industry averages as reported in trade publications of
approximatety 87%.
All purchasing decisions based on current inventory levels, sales
projections, manufacturer discounts and recommendations from sales
representatives, are made by the merchandising group, located in New Jersey, in
order to effectively coordinate Five Star's activities. Notwithstanding senior
management's active involvement, the sales managers play an extremely critical
role in this day-to-day process.
Marketing
The do-it-yourself industry relies on distributors to effectively link
manufacturer's products to the various retail networks. The do-it-yourself
market operates on this two-step distribution process, i.e., manufacturers deal
through distributors who in turn service retailers. This occurs principally
because most retailers are not equipped to carry sufficient inventory in order
to be cost effective in their purchases from manufacturers. Thus, distributors
add significant value by effectively coordinating and transporting products to
retail outlets on a timely basis. Five Star distributes and markets products
from hundreds of manufacturers to all of the various types of retailers from
regional paint stores, to lumber yards to independent paint and hardware stores.
The marketing efforts are directed by the Vice President of Sales at each
facility. These individuals are responsible for designing, implementing and
coordinating marketing policies. The Vice President of Sales at each facility
works closely with senior management to coordinate company-wide marketing plans
as well as to service Five Star's major multi-state customers. In addition, each
Vice President of Sales is responsible for overseeing the effort of his sales
representatives.
The sales representatives, by virtue of daily contact with Five Star's
customers, are the most integral part of Five Star's marketing strategy. It is
their responsibility to generate revenue, ensure customer satisfaction and
expand the customer base. Each representative covers an assigned geographic
area. The representatives are compensated based on a draw plus commission. Five
Star has experienced a very low turnover in its sales force as evidenced by the
fact that most representatives have over five years of experience with Five
Star. Many sales reps often have retail experience in the paint or hardware
industry when they are hired by Five Star.
Five Star's size, solid reputation for service, large inventory and
attractive financing terms provide sales representatives with tremendous
advantages relative to competing sales representatives from other distributors.
In addition, the representatives' efforts are strengthened by company-sponsored
marketing events. For example, each year in January, Five Star invites all of
its customers to a special trade show for Five Star's major suppliers, so that
suppliers may display their products and innovations. Five Star also
participates in a profitable advertising circular program in the spring and the
fall which contains discount specials and information concerning new product
innovations.
Five Star has continually enhanced its growth through complementary
acquisitions which have allowed it to preempt much of its competition as a
high-quality, competitively priced distributor.
Industry Dynamics
The Do-It-Yourself Industry
The paint sundry items distribution industry is closely related to the
do-it-yourself market which has tended to exhibit elements of
counter-cyclicality. In times of recession, consumers tend to spend more on
home-improvements because they cannot afford contractor services or the cost to
trade up to bigger homes and in times of economic strength consumers spend
heavily in home improvements because they believe they can afford to complete
their home improvement projects. In 1999, Americans purchased more than $164
billion on home improvement products. These purchases are expected to grow at a
compounded rate of 4.2% till 2003.
Painting is the quintessential do-it-yourself project. Painting has to
be done more frequently than most remodeling jobs, and it is a relatively
inexpensive way to update the appearance of a home. For these reasons, the paint
and paint sundry items industry tends to be counter-cyclical and a solid growth
segment of the do-it-yourself market.
Competition
Competition within the industry is intense. There are much larger
national companies commonly associated with national franchises such as Ace and
TruServ as well as smaller regional distributors, all of whom offer similar
products and services. Other than paint sundry item distributors, Five Star
faces stiff competition from Home Depot, which purchases directly from
manufacturers and dealer-owned distributors such as Ace and TruServ.
Additionally, in some instances manufacturers will bypass the distributor and
choose to sell and ship their products directly to the retail outlet. The
principal means of competition for Five Star are its strategically placed
distribution centers and its extensive inventory of quality name brand products.
Five Star will continue to focus its efforts on supplying its products to its
customers at a competitive price and on a timely, and consistent basis. In the
future, Five Star will attempt to acquire complementary distributors and to
expand the distribution of its line of private-label products sold under the
"Five Star" name. Through internal growth and acquisitions, Five Star has
captured a leading share in its principal market, the Northeast. This
growth-oriented acquisition strategy of acquiring complementary distributors has
allowed Five Star to effectively compete against a substantial number of its
competitors. While other paint sundry items distributors sell to the same retail
networks as Five Star, they are at a distinct disadvantage versus Five Star's
experience, sophistication and size.
Concomitantly, hardware stores that are affiliated with the large,
dealer-owned distributors such as Ace also utilize Five Star's services because
they are uncomfortable with relying solely on their dealer network. Most
cooperative-type distributors lack the level of service and favorable credit
terms that independent hardware stores enjoy with Five Star. Five Star
effectively competes with the dealer-owned distributors because it provides more
frequent sales calls, faster deliveries, better financing terms and a full line
of vendors and products to choose from.
NPD Trading
NPD Trading provided ICF Kaiser International ("ICF") with technical
and commercial assistance on a contract for a $250 million hot strip mini mill
in the Czech Republic. To date, the Company has received $1 million for this
assistance. The Company expects to receive another $1 million payment contingent
upon the completed construction on the mini mill.
On March 17, 1998 and April 2, 1998, the Company was informed by
holders of an aggregate of $1,000,000 of the Company's convertible notes (the
"Notes") that they had elected to convert $1,000,000 of the Notes into an
aggregate of 82,306 shares of GP Strategies common stock. In accordance with the
terms of the original agreement, the Company and GP Strategies had agreed that
if the Notes were used to exercise the warrants issued by GP Strategies in
connection with the Note offering, GP Strategies had the right to receive from
the Company in exchange for the Notes shares of the Company's common stock at a
price equal to 60% of its then current market value. However, on April 30, 1998,
the Company and GP Strategies agreed that instead of issuing additional shares
of the Company's common stock which GP Strategies was entitled to, the Company
would assign to GP Strategies its expected future payments in the amount of
approximately $1,000,000 from ICF as a success fee in connection with the
completion of the Company's consulting project in the Czech Republic.
Employees
The Company employs 250 people. Management-employee relations are
considered excellent at both of Five Star's warehouse facilities. Unions
represent approximately 120 of Five Star's employees, warehouse personnel and
drivers. The Teamsters union represent the 120 union employees at New Jersey.
Connecticut is completely non-unionized. Five Star has never experienced a labor
strike at its facilities. Five Star's contract with Local No. 11, affiliated
with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters expires on December 15, 2000.
(d) Financial Information about Foreign and Domestic Operations and Export
Sales
Not Applicable.
Item 2. Properties
Five Star leases 250,000 square feet in New Jersey and 110,000 square
feet in Connecticut. Five Star's operating lease for the New Jersey facility
expires in March 2007 and the annual rent is $885,731. Five Star's lease for the
Connecticut facility expires in February 2007 and its annual rent is $379,780
through February 28, 2001 and $402,120 thereafter. The Company's New York office
space is provided by GP Strategies pursuant to the Management Services
Agreement. As part of the Management Services Agreement, GP Strategies receives
$10,000 a month for services provided by GP Strategies employees, such as
management, legal, tax, accounting, insurance and employee benefit
administration services.
The facilities leased by the Company and Five Star are considered to be
suitable and adequate for their intended uses and are considered to be well
maintained and in good condition.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings the outcome of
which are believed by management to have a reasonable likelihood of having any
material adverse effect upon the financial condition of the Company
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
Part II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters
The following table presents the high and low prices for the Common
Stock for 1999 and 1998. The Company's Common Stock, $.01 par value, is quoted
on the OTC Bulletin Board, which is operated by the NASDAQ Stock Market.
Quarter High Low
1999 First $0.42 $0.32
Second $0.39 $0.30
Third $0.38 $0.30
Fourth $0.32 $0.19
1998 First $0.14 $0.05
Second $0.42 $0.11
Third $0.45 $0.25
Fourth $0.45 $0.30
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The number of shareholders of record of the Common Stock as of March 3,
2000 was 4,532. On March 3, 2000, the average of the closing bid and asked
prices on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.36. The Company has not declared any
cash dividends during or since its two most recent fiscal years. The current
policy of the Company's Board of Directors is to retain earnings, if any, to
finance the operation of the Company's business. The payment of cash dividends
on the Common Stock in the future will depend on the Company's earnings,
financial condition and capital needs and on other factors deemed pertinent by
the Company's Board of Directors.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue $83,232 $17,184 $2,047 $ 1,104 $ 529
Cost of goods sold 68,646 13,686 936 496 155
General and administrative
expenses 11,627 3,187 1,385 1,674 1,690
Net income (loss) 647 (664) (857) (1,498) (1,604)
Income (loss) per share:
Basic and diluted
before extraordinary item .05 (.03) (.07) (.12) (.12)
Basic and diluted .05 (.05) (.07) (.12) (.12)
December 31,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets $ 32,810 $ 32,291 $ 514 $1,018 $ 550
Current liabilities 27,598 27,596 199 152 356
Non current liabilities 5,000 5,000 4,933 4,739 2,633
Working capital 5,212 4,695 315 866 194
Total assets 33,828 33,179 552 1,088 602
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency) 1,230 583 (4,580) (3,803) (2,387)
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
Overview
On September 30, 1998 a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, the
Five Star Group, Inc. (Five Star) purchased from JL Distributors, Inc. (JL),
(formerly Five Star Group, Inc.) certain operating assets of JL. JL is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (GP Strategies). The assets
were purchased for $16,476,000 in cash and a $5,000,000 unsecured five year
senior note. Five Star is a leading distributor of home decorating, hardware and
finishing products in the northeast. For the year ended December 31, 1997 and
the nine months ended September 30, 1998, Five Star had sales of approximately
$82,300,000 and $64,148,000, respectively.
The purchase by the Company of certain assets of Five Star has changed the focus
of the Company. The Company has to focus its efforts in the future on growing
the distribution business, and has taken several steps to reduce its traditional
operations from both a business and cost perspective including closing its
Washington, DC and Moscow offices and scaling back the operations of its Prague
office with respect to the business of NPD Trading. For the year ended December
31, 1999, the Company incurred losses of $105,000 before income taxes related to
business of NPD Trading. Of this total, approximately $74,000 pertained to
severance and shut down costs related to Washington and Prague offices.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the third quarter of 1998 GP Strategies deemed that the Company would not
have the ability to repay its loan to GP Strategies, and therefore made the
decision to contribute the amount due to Capital in excess of par value.
Therefore GP Strategies did not charge the Company interest in the third quarter
of 1998.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had cash of $97,000. On September 30, 1998,
Five Star entered into a $25,000,000 loan and security agreement with a group of
banks. The credit facility allowed Five Star to borrow up to 50% of eligible
inventory and up to 80% of eligible accounts receivable. The Company borrowed
$16,476,000 on September 30, 1998 to fund the cash portion of the purchase price
in connection with the purchase of JL. At December 31, 1999, the Company had
borrowed $16,324,000 and had $1,263,000 of additional availability under the
loan agreement.
The Company believes it has sufficient borrowing availability under existing
credit agreements, and cash anticipated to be generated through the operations
of the Company, to fund the working capital requirements of Five Star.
Results of operations
Because of the September 30, 1998 purchase of the assets of Five Star and the
change in focus of the Company, results of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1999 are not comparable to results for the prior years.
In 1998 loss before income taxes and extraordinary item was $(420,000), as
compared to a loss of $(857,000) before income taxes and extraordinary item for
1997. The reduced loss for 1998 was principally the result of the income earned
by Five Star since September 30,1998, as well as reduced selling, general and
administrative expenses incurred by the Company due to the curtailing of their
operations in Moscow during the year. The income earned by Five Star and the
reduced cost structure of the Company was partially offset by the effect of the
consulting revenues earned by the Company in 1997 totaling $840,000 relating to
a success fee attributable to a project with ICF Kaiser International in the
Czech Republic.
Sales
The Company had sales of $83,134,000 in 1999 compared to sales of $17,080,000 in
1998 and $1,123,000 in 1997. The increased sales in 1999 were totally
attributable to the operations of Five Star. The increased sales in 1998 were
the result of $16,476,000 of sales earned by Five Star since September 30, 1998.
Consulting revenues
The Company had consulting revenues of $98,000 in 1999, $104,000 in 1998 and
$924,000 in 1997. The decrease in consulting revenues from 1997 to 1998 and 1999
was primarily due to $840,000 in the form of a success fee related to a project
with ICF Kaiser International in the Czech Republic during 1997.
Gross margin
The Company had gross margin of $14,488,000 in 1999, $3,394,000 in 1998 to
$187,000 in 1997. The gross margin percentage in 1999 was 17.4%, which was
attributable to the sales of Five Star. The increased gross margin in 1998 was
due to the gross margin earned on the sales volume generated by Five Star since
September 30, 1998.
Selling, general and administrative expense
The Company had Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense of
$11,529,000 in 1999, $3,187,000 in 1998 and $1,385,000 in 1997. The increased
SG&A in 1999 and 1998 is due to the acquisition of substantially all the
operating assets of Five Star on September 30, 1998, partially mitigated by
reduced SG&A incurred by the rest of the Company due to reduced consulting,
personnel costs and facility costs in Washington D.C., Moscow and Prague.
Interest expense
The Company had interest expense of $1,692,000 in 1999, $611,000 in 1998 and
$463,000 in 1997. The increased interest expense in 1999 and 1998 is the result
of both the short-term borrowings incurred by Five Star (see Note 3 to the
consolidated financial statements), as well as interest incurred on the
$5,000,000 unsecured senior note (see Note 1 to the consolidated financial
statements). The increased interest expense in 1998 was partially offset by
reduced interest expense due to GP Strategies as a result of the contribution to
Capital in excess of par value of the amount owed to GP Strategies by the
Company during the third quarter of 1998.
Forward-Looking Statements. This report contains certain forward-looking
statements reflecting management's current views with respect to future events
and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements, all of which are
difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company,
but not limited to the risk that the acquisition of Five Star will achieve the
projected levels of profitability and revenues, and those risks and
uncertainties detailed in the Company's periodic reports and registration
statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Inflation
Inflation is not expected to have a significant impact on the
Company's business.
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The information required by Item 7A is not applicable to the
Company's business.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
Independent Auditors' Reports 15
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1999 and
1998 17
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 19
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity (Deficiency) - Years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997 20
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 21
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 22
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board Directors and Stockholders
Five Star Products, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Five
Star Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements enumerated above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position
of Five Star Products, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and
1998, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash
flows for the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP
New York, New York
March 8, 2000
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Five Star Products, Inc.:
We have audited the consolidated statement of operations, changes in
stockholders' deficiency and cash flows for Five Star Products, Inc. and
subsidiaries (formerly American Drug Company) for the year ended December 31,
1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the results of their operations and their cash
flow of Five Star Products, Inc and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31,
1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The consolidated financial statements referred to above have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
3 accompanying the 1997 consolidated financial statements, the Company has
suffered recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit that
raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in the Notes to
those consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
New York, New York
March 27, 1998
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash $ 97 $ 119
Accounts receivable, trade, less allowance
for doubtful accounts of $616 and $1,630
in 1999 and 1998 10,108 9,697
Inventory 22,554 22,446
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 51 29
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Total current assets 32,810 32,291
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Machinery and equipment, net 942 812
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Other assets 76 76
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$ 33,828 $ 33,179
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)
(in thousands, except shares)
December 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings $ 16,324 $ 16,971
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 11,274 10,625
-------- ----------
Total current liabilities 27,598 27,596
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Long-term debt to GP Strategies 5,000 5,000
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Stockholders' equity
Common stock, authorized 30,000,000 shares,
par value $.01 per share
13,020,155 shares issued and outstanding 130 130
Capital in excess of par value 7,589 7,589
Accumulated deficit (6,489) (7,136)
-------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity 1,230 583
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$ 33,828 $ 33,179
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
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Sales $ 83,134 $ 17,080 $ 1,123
Cost of goods sold 68,646 13,686 936
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Gross margin 14,488 3,394 187
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (11,627) (3,187) (1,385)
Management fee to GP Strategies (120) (120) (120)
Consulting revenues 98 104 924
Interest expense (1,692) (611) (463)
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Income (loss) before income taxes
and extraordinary item 1,147 (420) (857)
Income tax expense (500) (40)
-------- ----------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item 647 (460) (857)
Extraordinary item
Early extinguishment of debt (204)
------------ ----------
Net income (loss) $ 647 $ (664) $ (857)
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Income (loss) per share
Basic and diluted before extraordinary item $ .05 $ (.03) $ (.07)
--------- -------- ------
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share .05 (.05) (.07)
---------- -------- -------
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(in thousands, except number of shares)
Shares of Capital in Total
Common Stock Common Excess of Stockholders'
Outstanding Stock Par Value Deficit Deficiency
Balance at December 31, 1996 13,020,155 $130 $1,682 $(5,615) $(3,803)
Net loss (857) (857)
Officers' compensation 80 80
Balance at December 31, 1997 13,020,155 130 1,762 (6,472) (4,580)
Net loss (664) (664)
Contribution to capital by GP Strategies 5,407 5,407
Contribution to capital by GP Strategies
by issuance of warrants 330 330
Issuance of compensatory stock options 90 90
Balance at December 31, 1998 13,020,155 130 7,589 $(7,136) 583
Net income 647
Balance at December 31, 1999 13,020,155 $130 $7,589 $(6,489) $ 1,230
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
-------------------------
1999 1998 1997
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Cash flows from (used in) operations:
Net income (loss) $ 647 $ (664) $(857)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 196 191 33
Non cash compensation 90 80
Loss from extinguishment of debt 204
Changes in other operating items:
Accounts receivable (411) 2,310 (55)
Inventory (108) (1,906) 177
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (22) 235 20
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 649 (1,608) 338
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Net cash provided by (used in) operations 951 (1,148) (264)
---------- ---------- -----
Cash flows from financing activities:
(Repayments of) net proceeds from
short-term borrowings (647) 16,971
Loans from GP Strategies 474
Repayment of loans from GP Strategies (97)
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Net cash used in (used for) provided
by financing activities (647) 17,445 (97)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Net assets of Five Star, less cash acquired (16,291)
Additions to machinery and equipment (326) (112)
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Net cash used in investing activities (326) (16,403)
----------- ---------
Net decrease in cash (22) (106) (361)
Cash at beginning of period 119 225 586
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Cash at end of period $ 97 $ 119 $ 225
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Non cash financing and investing activities:
Senior note issued in Five Star acquisition $ 5,000
---------
7% convertible notes retired by
issuance of GP Strategies common stock 1,000
----------
Contributions to capital by GP Strategies 5,737
----------
See accompanying notes to theolidated financial statements.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Acquisition of the assets and business of Five Star
Five Star Products, Inc. (the "Company") (formerly American Drug
Company) has two subsidiaries, NPD Trading (USA), Inc. (NPD Trading)
and Five Star Group, Inc. (Five Star). NPD Trading provides limited
consulting services in Eastern Europe.
On August 10, 1999, the Company changed its name to Five Star Products,
Inc. from American Drug Company to reflect its new industry focus.
On September 30, 1998, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, Five Star purchased from JL Distributors, Inc. (JL), (formerly
the Five Star Group, Inc.) substantially all the operating assets of
JL, for approximately $16,476,000 in cash and a $5,000,000 unsecured
senior note. The unsecured senior note bears interest at the rate of 8%
payable quarterly, with the principal due on September 30, 2003. Five
Star is a distributor of home decorating, hardware and finishing
products in the northeast. As part of this transaction, GP Strategies
Corporation (GP Strategies) sold a 16.5% interest in the Company to the
employees and management of Five Star. GP Strategies currently owns
approximately 37% of the Company. JL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GP
Strategies. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. The excess
of the fair value of the net assets acquired over the purchase price
was applied to reduce the recorded value of fixed assets. Since the
acquisition of Five Star occurred on September 30, 1998, the results of
operations for Five Star prior to that date have not been included in
the operations of the Company for the periods presented.
The following shows on a proforma basis the results of operations of
the Company had the above transaction occurred on January 1, 1997 and
1998 (in thousands, except per share data):
Year ended December 31,
(unaudited)
1998 1997
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Sales $81,091 $83,423
Income before extraordinary item 371 49
Net income 167 24
Basic income per share .01
Diluted income per share .01
Such information is not indicative of what actual results might have
been nor of what future results would be.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
Inventory. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost, using the
first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market. Inventory consists solely
of finished products.
Fixed assets. Fixed assets are carried at cost. Major additions and
betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not
extend the lives of the assets are expensed currently. Gain or loss on
the disposition of fixed assets is recognized currently in operations.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of the assets.
Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
NPD Trading and Five Star. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Income taxes. Income taxes are provided for based on the asset and
liability method of accounting pursuant to Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS
109"). Under SFAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax
rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. Under SFAS 109, the effect on
deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Statement of cash flows. For purposes of the statement of cash flows,
the Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from these estimates.
Concentration of credit risk. Financial instruments that potentially
subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk
consist primarily of accounts receivable. Sales are made principally to
independently owned paint and hardware stores in the northeast United
States.
Financial instruments. The carrying amounts of financial instruments
including cash, trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable
approximated fair value as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 because of the
relatively short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of
short-term borrowings and of long-term debt to GP Strategies
approximated fair value because interest is charged at market rates.
Stock based compensation. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which permits entities to
recognize as expense over the vesting period the fair value of all
stock-based awards on the date of grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123
also allows entities to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion
No. 25 and provide pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per
share disclosures for employee stock option grants as if the
fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. The
Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion
No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
2. Summary of significant accounting policies (Continued)
Earnings per share. Basic earnings per share (EPS) are based upon the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS are based upon the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period assuming the issuance of common shares
for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding. For the years
ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 the Company did not include any
potential common stock in its calculation of diluted EPS because all
options and warrants were anti-dilutive.
3. Short-term borrowings
On September 30, 1998, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Five Star
entered into a new three year Loan and Security Agreement dated as of
September 30, 1998 (the "Loan Agreement") by and among three banks. The
Loan Agreement provides for a $25,000,000 revolving credit facility,
which allows Five Star to borrow based upon a formula of up to 50% of
eligible inventory and 80% of eligible accounts receivable, as defined
in the Loan Agreement. The interest rate on any loan under the Loan
Agreement is based on an adjusted prime rate or LIBOR rate, as
described in the Loan Agreement. At December 31, 1999, $16,324,000 was
outstanding under the Loan Agreement and approximately $1,263,000 was
available to be borrowed. Of the amount outstanding at December 31,
1999, $12,500,00 was borrowed at the adjusted LIBOR rate of 8.349% and
$3,824,000 was borrowed at adjusted prime rate of 9%. Substantially all
of the Company's assets are pledged as collateral for these borrowings.
4. 401(k) plan
The Company's employees are included in the GP Strategies 401(k)
pension plan. The Company pays its allocable share of costs as
incurred. Such costs, including administrative expenses and the
employer's contributions, amounted to approximately $132,000, $36,000
and $13,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
5. Machinery and equipment
Major classes of machinery and equipment consist of the following (in
thousands):
December 31, Estimated
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1999 1998 useful lives
---- ---- ------------
Machinery and equipment $ 250 $ 50 3 years
Furniture and fixtures 285 318 5 years
Leasehold improvements 663 617 3-9 years
----- ----
1,198 985
Less accumulated depreciation (256) (173)
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$ 942 $ 812
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Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997 was $196,000, $60,000 and $10,000, respectively.
6. Long-term debt
On March 17, 1998 and April 2, 1998, the Company was informed by
holders of an aggregate of $1,000,000 of the Company's convertible
notes (the "Notes") that they had elected to convert all the Notes into
an aggregate of 82,306 shares of GP Strategies common stock. In
accordance with the terms of the original agreement the Company and GP
Strategies had agreed that if the Notes were used to exercise the
warrants issued by GP Strategies in connection with the Note offering,
GP Strategies had the right to receive from the Company in exchange for
the Notes, shares of the Company's common stock at a price equal to 60%
of its then current market value.
The company recorded during 1998 the $330,000 fair value of the
warrants issued by GP Strategies to the noteholders as a credit to
capital in excess of par value. The unamortized balance of the related
debt issuance expense at the date of conversion of the Notes in the
amount of $204,000 has been recorded as an extraordinary charge upon
early extinguishment of debt.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
6. Long-term debt (Continued)
On April 30, l998, the Company and GP Strategies agreed that instead of
issuing additional shares of the Company's common stock, the Company
would assign to GP Strategies its expected future payments in the
amount of approximately $1,000,000 from ICF Kaiser International as a
success fee in connection with the completion of the Company's
consulting project in the Czech Republic.
Since this fee is contingent upon the successful completion of the
project, it has not been recorded by the Company. Only the amount of
the fee, if any, collected by the Company is required to be remitted to
GP Strategies. Accordingly, no liability to GP Strategies has been
recorded for any amount which may ultimately be collected in connection
with this project
7. Transactions with affiliates
Transactions with GP Strategies and its subsidiaries, other than loans
and capital contributions received, as disclosed elsewhere in the
financial statements, during the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998,
and 1997 are summarized below (in thousands):
December 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Consulting fees earned from affiliate $ 98 $101 $ 65
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Transactions with GP Strategies
Management fees incurred $120 $120 $120
Interest expense incurred 400 177 291
From inception through September 30, 1998, the Company was financed by
GP Strategies, by means of capital contributions, short-term
non-interest bearing advances and long-term interest bearing
obligations. The Company received $2,500,000 under its $2,500,000 loan
agreement with GP Strategies, plus additional funding totaling
$5,407,000 including accrued interest through September 30, 1998.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
7. Transactions with affiliates (Continued)
The Company provided services to GSE Systems, Inc. (GSES), an affiliate
of GP Strategies, in assisting that affiliate to obtain a contract to
provide the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant and the St. Petersburg Nuclear
Power Plant with full scope simulators. GSES is a successor to General
Physics International Engineering and Simulation, Inc. Revenues from
GSES amounted to $98,000, $101,000 and $65,000, respectively, for the
years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997.
In 1994 the Company commenced paying $150,000 annually as compensation
to an officer of GP Strategies, in view of the additional time
allocated by this officer to the Company. This agreement was terminated
effective December 31, 1998.
As of January 1, 1994, the Company and GP Strategies entered into a
three-year Management Services Agreement pursuant to which certain
direct and indirect services will be provided to the Company by GP
Strategies. The services to be provided by GP Strategies include
management, legal, tax, accounting, insurance and employee benefit
administration services. The Company paid GP Strategies a fee of
$10,000 per month during the term of the agreement. The Agreement is
automatically renewable for successive one-year terms unless one of the
parties notifies the other in writing at least six months prior to the
end of the initial term of any renewal thereof. The Agreement was
renewed for 2000. Fees incurred to GP Strategies under this agreement
totaled $120,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998
and 1997.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the amount due to GP Strategies for
expenses and interest, which is included in Accounts payable and
accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, was $602,000 and
$361,000, respectively.
8. Income taxes
For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company has recorded a
current Federal and State tax expense of $500,000. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, the Company recorded a current State and Local tax
expense of $40,000. No Federal or State tax expense has been provided
for the year ended December 31, 1997.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
8. Income taxes (Continued)
A reconciliation between the Company's effective tax rate and the U.S.
statutory rate follows:
Years ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997
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Tax at U.S. statutory rate $390 $(212) $(283)
State and local taxes net of
Federal benefit 111 40
Net operating loss utilization (42) 1,608
Valuation allowance
adjustment 41 (1,396) 283
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Taxes $ 500 $40 $
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Under SFAS No. 109, a valuation allowance is provided when it is more
likely than not that some portion of deferred tax assets will not be
realized. The Company has determined, based upon the Company's history
of operating losses, that 100% valuation reserves are required as of
December 31, 1999 and 1998.
As of December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company had approximately
$345,000 and $304,000, respectively, of deferred tax assets and no
deferred tax liabilities. The tax effects that gave rise to these
deferred tax assets and the valuation allowance consist of the
following (in thousands):
December 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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Deferred tax assets
Organization costs $ $ 3
Allowance for doubtful accounts 56 40
Net operating loss carryforwards 42
Property, plant and equipment 75 21
Deferred compensation 160 160
Inventory 54 38
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Deferred tax assets 345 304
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Valuation allowance (345) (304)
--------- -------
Net deferred tax assets after
valuation allowance $ $
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FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
8. Income taxes (Continued)
The change in the valuation allowance for the year ended December
31,1999 amounted to an increase of $41,000, attributable to property,
plant and equipment and inventory.
9. Major customers
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 no customer accounted
for more than 10% of the Company's revenue. For the year ended December
31, 1997, two customers accounted for 41% and 27 % of revenues,
respectively.
Export revenues represented approximately $1,123,000 and $842,000 of
the Company's revenues in 1998 and 1997. There were no export revenues
for the year ended December 31, 1999.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
10. Stock options and warrants
(a) Stock option plan
On January 1, 1994, the Company's Board of Directors and sole
stockholder adopted the Five Star Products, Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan
(the "Stock Option Plan"), which became effective August 5, 1994. Under
the Stock Option Plan, a total of 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock have
been reserved for issuance, subject to adjustment in the event of stock
splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, reclassifications or other
capital adjustments. Unless designated as "incentive stock options"
intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code,
options granted under the Stock Option Plan are intended to be
nonqualified options. Options may be granted to any director, officer
or other key employee of the Company and its subsidiaries, and to
consultants and other individuals providing services to the Company.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors will administer
the Stock Option Plan and will determine, among other things, the
persons to be granted options, the number of shares to be subject to
each option, the exercise price and vesting schedule of each option,
whether to accelerate the exercise date of the option for any reason,
and whether to cause the Company to make loans which enable an optionee
to pay the purchase price of any option. No options are transferable by
the optionee other than by will.
The term of any option granted under the Stock Option Plan will not
exceed ten years from the date of the grant of the option and, in the
case of incentive stock options granted to a 10% or greater holder in
the total voting stock of the Company, three years from the date of
grant. The exercise price of any option will not be less than the fair
market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant or, in the case
of incentive stock options granted to a 10% or greater holder in the
total voting stock, 110% of such fair market value.
In June 1998, the Company cancelled 1,440,000 options and issued
1,500,000 common stock options at a price of $.13 per share to both
employees of the Company and employees of GP Strategies who provide
services to the Company under the management services agreement. The
Company recorded a deferred compensation expense of $90,000 related to
the issuance of the options to the employees of GP Strategies.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
10. Stock options and warrants (Continued)
(a) Stock option plan (Continued)
The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted
during 1999 and 1998 were $.30 and $.06, respectively, on the dates of
grant using the modified Black Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions: 1999 - expected dividend yield 0%, risk-free
interest rate of 5.05%, expected volatility of 146% and expected life
of 3 years; 1998 - expected dividend yield 0%, risk-free interest rate
of 5.6%, expected volatility of 66.7% and an expected life of 3 years.
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Plan and,
accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized in the financial
statements for stock options issued to employees of the Company. Had
the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the
grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net
income (loss) would have been changed to the pro forma amounts
indicated below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net income (loss) As reported $ 647 $(664) $(857)
Pro forma 606 (670) (869)
Basic and diluted income
(loss) per share As reported .05 (.05) (.07)
Pro forma .04 (.05) (.07)
Stock option activity during the periods indicated is as follows:
Number of Weighted-Average
Shares Exercise Price
Balance at December 31, 1996 1,600,000 $ .50
Expired (60,000) .50
------------ --------
Balance at December 31, 1997 1,540,000 .50
----------- --------
Granted 1,500,000 .13
Cancelled (1,440,000) .50
----------- --------
Balance at December 31, 1998 1,600,000 .15
----------- --------
Granted 650,000 .33
Cancelled (100,000) .50
----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1999 2,150,000 .19
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FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
10. Stock options and warrants (Continued)
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the range of exercise prices and
weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding options was
$.33 and $.13 and 4 years and 3 years, respectively.
At December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the number of options exercisable
was 1,380,000, 1,350,000 and 1,509,996, respectively, and the
weighted-average exercise price of exercisable options was $.15, $.17
and $.50, respectively.
(b) Warrants to purchase common stock
In August 1994, GP Strategies entered into a Transfer and Distribution
Agreement with the Company whereby GP Strategies transferred to the
Company (the "Distribution") immediately prior to the closing of the
Distribution, all of its interest in NPD Trading in exchange for (i)
the issuance by the Company of 6,990,900 shares of Common Stock to GP
Strategies (ii) the issuance of 6,017,775 shares of Common Stock to be
distributed to GP Strategies stockholders, and (iii) the issuance of
6,017,775 warrants to be distributed to GP Strategies stockholders.
Each warrant was initially exercisable for a period of two years from
August 5, 1994 at an exercise price per share of $1.00. In August 1996,
the Board of Directors approved an extension of the Company's warrants
until August 5, 1999 and a reduction of the exercise price to $.50 per
share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances and in August
1998 the Board of Directors approved a two-year extension of the
Company's warrants until August 5, 2000 and an increase in the exercise
price to $.75 per share, subject to adjustment in certain
circumstances.
The Company has the right to cancel the warrants if the closing price
of the Company's common stock as quoted by the OTC Bulletin Board
during any ten consecutive trading days shall equal or exceed $1.00 per
share.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
11. Earnings (loss) per share
Earnings (loss) per share (EPS) for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year ended December 31,
------------------------
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Basic EPS
Net income (loss) $ 647 $ (664) $ (857)
Weighted average shares
Outstanding 13,020 13,020 13,020
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ .05 $ (.05) $ (.07)
---------- -------- --------
Diluted EPS
Net income (loss) $ 647 $ (664) $ (857)
Weighted average shares
outstanding 13,020 13,020 13,020
Dilutive effect of stock options
and warrants (a) 806
----------
Weighted average shares
outstanding, diluted 13,826 13,020 13,020
-------- -------- -------
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share $ .05 $ (.05) $ (.07)
---------- --------- --------
Basic earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share
are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during the period, assuming the issuance of common shares for all
dilutive potential common shares outstanding.
(a) For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, presentation of the
effect of stock options and warrants are not included since they are
anti-dilutive.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
12. Loans and advances from GP Strategies
In August 1994, GP Strategies entered into a $2.5 million loan
agreement with NPD Trading, under which GP Strategies would fund the
loan with either securities or cash, at its option. At September 30,
1998, the Company had borrowed the full $2,500,000 under its loan
agreement with GP Strategies and therefore had no remaining borrowing
availability under this agreement. GP Strategies advanced additional
funds to the Company, until the third quarter of 1998, when the total
amount due to GP Strategies, including accrued interest totaled
approximately $5,407,000. During the third quarter of 1998, GP
Strategies deemed that the Company would not have the ability to repay
its loan to GP Strategies, and therefore made the decision to
contribute the amount due to capital in excess of par value.
13. Commitments and contingencies
The Company has several noncancellable leases which cover real
property, machinery and equipment. Such leases expire at various dates
with, in some cases, options to extend their terms.
Minimum rentals under long-term operating leases are as follows(in thousands):
Real Machinery and
property equipment Total
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2000 $ 1,284 $ 1,177 $ 2,461
2001 1,288 982 2,270
2002 1,335 1,026 2,361
2003 1,347 578 1,925
2004 1,347 380 1,727
After 2004 4,102 185 4,287
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Total $10,703 $ 4,328 $15,031
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During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company incurred $3,359,000, $804,000 and
$158,000, respectively, of rental expenses. GP Strategies has guaranteed the
leases for the Company's New Jersey and Connecticut warehouses, totally
approximately $1,288,000 per year through 2007.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants and Financial Disclosure.
KPMG LLP was previously the Company's and its subsidiaries principal
accountants. On November 10, 1998 that firm's appointment as principal
accountants was terminated and Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP was engaged as
principal accountants to audit the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries for
the year ending December 31, 1998. The decision to change accountants was
recommended by the Board of Directors of the Company.
In connection with the audits of the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997, and the subsequent interim periods through June 30, 1998, there were no
disagreements through November 10, 1998 with KPMG LLP on any matter of
accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedures, which disagreements, if not resolved to their satisfaction,
would have caused them to make reference in connection with their opinion to the
subject matter of the disagreement.
The audit report of KPMG LLP on the consolidated financial statements
of the Company for the year ended December 31, 1997 did not contain any adverse
opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor was it qualified or modified as to
uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except as follows: KPMG LLP's
auditors' report on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its
subsidiary for the year ended December 31, 1997 contained a separate paragraph
stating that "the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has
an accumulated deficit that raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty."
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the
directors and officers of the Company:
Name Age Position
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Jerome I. Feldman 71 Chairman of the Board
Richard T. Grad 62 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Charles Dawson 43 Vice President and Director
Bruce Sherman 47 Vice President and Director
Steven Schilit 53 Vice President and Director
Joseph Leven 47 Vice President
Cindy Krugman 39 Vice President and Controller
Scott N. Greenberg 43 Director
Michael Feldman 32 Director
Jerome I. Feldman has been Chairman of the Board of the Company since 1994.
He is founder of, and since 1959, has been President and Chief Executive Officer
and a director of GP Strategies Corporation ("GPS") and Chairman of the Board
since June 1999, a global provider of performance improvement services and
products. He has been a director of GSE Systems, Inc., ("GSE") since 1994 and
Chairman of the Board of GSE since 1997. Mr. Feldman is also a Trustee of the
New England Colleges Fund and the Northern Westchester Hospital.
Richard T. Grad has been President and Chief Executive Officer and a
director of the Company since September 1999 and President of Five Star Group,
Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Five Star") since 1985.
Charles Dawson has been Vice President and a director of the Company since
September 1999, Vice President of Merchandising of Five Star since 1993 and
Merchandising Manager from 1992.
Bruce Sherman has been Vice President and a director of the Company since
September 1999 and Vice President of Sales of Five Star since 1993. He is a
member of the New York and New Jersey Paint and Decorating Association.
Steven Schilit has been Vice President and a director of the Company since
September 1999 and since 1981 has held several executive positions with Five
Star.
Joseph Leven has been Vice President of the Company since September 1999;
Vice President of Operations of Five Star since 1995 and since 1976 has held
various managerial positions with Five Star. Mr. Leven is the cousin of Mr.
Grad.
Cindy Krugman has been Vice President and Controller of the Company since
September 1999, and Controller of Five Star since 1985. Ms. Krugman is the
daughter of Mr. Grad.
Scott N. Greenberg has been a director of the Company since September 1999,
a director of GPS since 1987 and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer since June 1999 and since 1985 has held several executive positions. Mr.
Greenberg is a director of GSE.
Michael D. Feldman has been a director of the Company since August 1999. He
has served as Executive Vice President and a director of Avenue Entertainment
Group, Inc., an independent entertainment company, since 1997, Vice President of
GPS since June 1999 and Director of International Business Development of GPS
since 1995.
At each annual meeting of stockholders, directors are elected to serve
for a term of office to expire at the next annual meeting of stockholders after
their election. Under the Company's bylaws, the number of directors constituting
the entire Board of Directors shall be fixed, from time to time, by the
directors then in office, who may decrease or increase the number of directors
by majority action without soliciting stockholder approval. The Company does not
currently pay compensation to directors for service in that capacity.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
The following table and notes present the aggregate compensation paid
by the Company's subsidiary, Five Star Group, Inc., to its President and Chief
Executive Officer and most highly compensated executive officers for services
rendered to Five Star Group in 1999.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long-Term
Compensation
Awards
Annual Compensation Stock All Other Salary
Bonus Options Compensation
Name and Principal Position Year ($) ($) (#) ($)
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Richard T. Grad 1999 275,600 -0- -0- 5,881(1)
President, Chief Executive 1998 47,594(2) -0- -0- 1,943
Officer, President Five Star
Group, Inc.
Bruce Sherman 1999 169,745 25,415 -0- 4,211(3)
Vice President
Vice President of Sales,
Five Star Group, Inc.
Steven Schilit 1999 164,700 -0- -0- 4,540(4)
Vice President
Executive Vice President,
Five Star Group, Inc.
Chuck Dawson 1999 160,004 -0- -0- 296(5)
Vice President
Vice President of Merchandising,
Five Star Group, Inc.
Joseph Leven 1999 108,375 -0- -0- 4,014(6)
Vice President
Vice President of Operations,
Five Star Group, Inc.
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(1) Includes $4,000 and $911 as a matching contribution made by the Company
to the 401(k) Savings Plan (the "401(k) Savings Plan") for 1999 and for the
period September 30, 1998 through December 31, 1998, and $1,881 for executive
life insurance premiums in 1999 and $1,032 for Group Term Life Insurance paid by
the Company in for the period September 30, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
(2) Mr. Grad became the Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective
September 30, 1998 and the above compensation relates to the period September
30, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
(3) Includes $3,840 matching contribution to the 401(k) and $371 for
executive life insurance premiums.
(4) Includes $3,953 matching contribution to the 401(k) and $587 for
executive life insurance premiums.
(5) Executive life insurance premiums.
(6) Includes $3,790 matching contribution to the 401(k) and $224 for
executive life insurance premiums.
Option Grants in 1999
The following table and notes contain information concerning the grant
of stock options in 1999 to the named executive officers.
Potential Realizable
Value at Assumed
Percent of Annual Rates of
Total Options Stock Price
Granted to Exercise or Appreciation for
Options Employees Base Price Market Expiration Option Term(1)
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Name Granted(#) in 1998 ($/Sh) Value($/Sh) Date 5%($) 10%($)
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Richard Grad 150,000 23% .33 .19 04/15/03 13,676 30,220
Bruce Sherman 75,000 12% .33 .19 04/15/03 6,838 15,110
Steven Schilit 75,000 12% .33 .19 04/15/03 6,838 15,110
Chuck Dawson 75,000 12% .33 .19 04/15/03 6,838 15,110
Joseph Leven 75,000 12% .33 .19 04/15/03 6,838 15,110
(1) Represents gain that would be realized assuming the options were held for
the entire five year term and the stock price increased at compounded rates
of 5% and 10% from a base price of $.33 per share. The potential realizable
values per option or per share under such 5% and 10% rates of stock
appreciation would be $.09 and $.20 from a base price of $.33. These
amounts represent assumed rates of appreciation only. Actual gain, if any,
on option exercise and Common Stock holdings will be dependent on overall
market conditions and on the future performance of the Company and its
Common Stock. There can be no assurance that the amounts reflected in this
table will be achieved.
Board Report on Executive Compensation
During the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company did not have a
Compensation Committee. Accordingly, the full Board of Directors is responsible
for determining and implementing the compensation policies of the Company.
The Board's executive compensation policies are designed to offer
competitive compensation opportunities for all executives which are based on
personal performance, individual initiative and achievement, as well as
assisting the Company in attracting and retaining qualified executives. The
Board also endorses the position that stock ownership by management and
stock-based compensation arrangements are beneficial in aligning management's
and shareholders' interests in the enhancement of shareholder value.
Compensation paid to the Company's executive officers generally
consists of the following elements: base salary, annual bonus and long-term
compensation in the form of stock options and the 401(k) Savings Plan. The
compensation for the other executive officers of the Company is determined by a
consideration of each officer's initiative and contribution to overall corporate
performance and the officer's managerial abilities and performance in any
special projects that the officer may have undertaken. Competitive base salaries
that reflect the individual's level of responsibility are important elements of
the Company's executive compensation philosophy. Subjective considerations of
individual performance are considered in establishing annual bonuses and other
incentive compensation.
The Company has certain broad-based employee benefit plans in which all
employees, including the named executives, are permitted to participate on the
same terms and conditions relating to eligibility and subject to the same
limitations on amounts that may be contributed. In 1999, the Company also made
matching contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan for those participants.
Mr. Grad's Compensation
In reviewing Mr. Grad's performance in 1999 and determining appropriate
compensation, the Board took the following major accomplishments into
consideration:
oThe transformation of the Company into a leading distributor in the
United States of home decorating, hardware and finishing products.
oThe major sales territory expansion.
Mr. Grad was the driving force behind the Company's transformation into
a leading distributor in the United States of home decorating, hardware and
finishing products. In addition, Mr. Grad, together with his senior management
team was instrumental in Five Star's expansion of its sales territory with the
addition of an established dedicated sales force servicing the Mid Atlantic
States, as for south as Virginia. Five Star's diverse product line will enable
these established salespeople immediately to further penetrate this market with
an expanded product line. Five Star's ability to service this territory from its
existing New Jersey facility will enable Five Star to leverage its fixed costs
on a broader revenue base. The Board considered Mr. Grad's integral role in the
above-described transactions as well as his significant contribution to the
Company's financial progress.
As of January 1, 1997 Five Star Group, Inc. entered into a five-year (the
"Employment Term") employment agreement (the "Employment Agreement") with Bruce
Sherman ("Mr. Sherman"), Five Star's Vice President, Sales, New York and New
Jersey. The Employment Agreement provides for Mr. Sherman to receive an annual
base salary of $160,000, subject to 3% annual increases. In addition, Mr.
Sherman shall be entitled to receive a $15,000 annual bonus. Mr. Sherman
received a $25,000 bonus in January 1999 and received a $10,000 bonus in January
1, 2000. The Employment Agreement provides for the termination of employment
upon Mr. Sherman's death, physical or mental disability or retirement. In
addition, Five Star may terminate Mr. Sherman's employment for "cause"
(including failing to perform required duties or engaging in gross negligence).
Upon termination of the Employment Agreement "for cause", all obligations
of Five Star under the Employment Agreement terminate. Upon termination by Five
Star other than "for cause", disability or retirement, Mr. Sherman is entitled
to receive as severance pay an amount equal to his annual base salary and annual
bonus for any termination prior to the fourth anniversary of the Employment Term
and 50% of his annual base salary for termination at any time after the fourth
anniversary of the Employment Term and ending on the fifth anniversary of the
Employment Term. The Employment Agreement also contain non-competition and
confidentiality provisions.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information as of March 3, 2000,
with respect to shares of Common Stock which are beneficially owned by (a) each
person who owns more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock, (b) each director of
the Company, (c) each of the persons named in the Summary Compensation Table and
(d) all officers and directors of the Company as a group.
Beneficial Ownership
Number of Percentage
Name and Address Common Shares of Class
GP Strategies Corporation 4,830,104(1) 37%
9 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Jerome I. Feldman 5,424,740(2) 41
Richard T. Grad 254,883(3) 1.9
Charles Dawson 222,308(3) 1.7
Bruce Sherman 222,308(3) 1.7
Steven Schilit 222,308(3) 1.6
Scott N. Greenberg 179,150(3) 1.4
Michael D. Feldman 51,441(3) *
All directors and officers
as a group (9 persons) 2,066,265(3) 15.1
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* The number of shares owned is less than one percent of the outstanding shares
of Common Stock.
(1) GP Strategies has entered into a Voting Agreement which limits its
ability, to a certain degree, to control the affairs of the Company.
See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions - GP Strategies'
Capital Stock Interest."
(2) Includes (i) 4,830,104 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by GP
Strategies, (ii) 93,463 shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Feldman
(iii), 1,173 shares of Common Stock which are held by certain members
of Mr. Feldman's family and (iv) 500,000 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon exercise of currently exercisable stock options held by
Mr. Feldman. Mr. Feldman disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares
owned by GP Strategies and his family.
(3) Includes (i) 194,883, 4,150, 1,441 shares of Common Stock held by
Messrs. Grad, Greenberg and Michael Feldman, respectively, 192,308
shares of Common Stock held by each of Messrs. Dawson, Sherman, and
Schilit and 1,140,092 shares for all executives and officers as a
group, (ii) 60,000, 175,000 and 50,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon exercise of currently exercisable stock options held by Messrs.
Grad, Greenberg and Michael Feldman, respectively, 30,000 shares of
Common Stock issuable upon exercise of currently exercisable stock
options held by each of Messrs. Dawson, Sherman , Schilit and (iii)
925,000 shares for all executives and officers as a group.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Transactions with GP Strategies
On September 30, 1998, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, Five Star purchased from JL Distributors, Inc. ("JL"), a wholly owned
subsidiary of GP Strategies, substantially all of the operating assets of JL.
The assets were purchased for approximately $16,476,000 in cash and a $5,000,000
unsecured senior note. The unsecured senior note payable to GP Strategies bears
interest at the rate of 8% payable quarterly, with the principal due on
September 30, 2003.
As of January 1, 1994, the Company and GP Strategies entered into a
three-year Management Services Agreement pursuant to which certain direct and
indirect services will be provided to the Company by GP Strategies. The services
to be provided by GP Strategies include legal, tax, accounting, insurance and
employee benefit administration services. The Company pays GP Strategies a fee
of $10,000 per month during the term of the agreement. The Agreement is
automatically renewable for successive one-year terms. The Agreement was renewed
for 2000.
Five Star leases 250,000 square feet in New Jersey and 110,000 square
feet in Connecticut. Five Star's operating lease for the New Jersey facility
expires in March 2007 and the annual rent is $885,731. Five Star's lease for the
Connecticut facility expires in February 2007 and its annual rent is $379,780
through February 28, 2001 and $402,120 thereafter. The Company's New York office
space is provided by GP Strategies pursuant to the Management Services
Agreement. GP Strategies has guaranteed the leases for two of the Five Star's
warehouses in New Jersey and Connecticut totaling approximately $1,288,000 per
year through 2007.
GP Strategies holds approximately 4,830,104 shares of Common Stock,
representing approximately 37% of the Common Stock issued and outstanding on
March 3, 2000 (without taking into account outstanding options and warrants).
The Company's by-laws do not provide for cumulative voting. GP Strategies has
entered into a Voting Agreement pursuant to which it has agreed that, for a
period of three years from August 31, 1999 it will vote its shares of Common
Stock (i) such that not more than 50% of the Company's directors will be
officers or directors of GP Strategies; and (ii) on all matters presented to a
vote of stockholders, other than the election of directors, in the same manner
and in the same proportion as the remaining stockholders of the Company vote.
See "Principal Stockholders."
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
(a)(1) The following financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8:
Page
Independent Auditors' Reports.......................................15
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
December 31, 1999 and 1998..........................................17
Consolidated Statements of
Operations - Years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997....................................19
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency)- Years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997..............................20
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997........................21
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..........................22
(a)(2) Schedules have been omitted because they are not required
or are not applicable, or the required information has been
included in the financial statements or the notes thereto.
(a)(3) See accompanying Index to Exhibits
There were no reports filed by the Registrant on Form 8-K for the
period ended December 31, 1999.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS, INC.
Richard T. Grad, President
and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 30, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title
Richard T. Grad President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive and Operating Officer)
Jerome I. Feldman Chairman of the Board
Cindy Krugman Vice President and Controller
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Scott N. Greenberg Director
Charles Dawson Director
March 30, 2000
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Document Page
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3 Amended Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of the Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
3.1 By-laws of the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
filed on July 22, 1994, Registration Statement No. 33-78252.
10. 1994 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant. Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 22, 1994, Registration
Statement No. 33-78252.
10.1 Management Services Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1994, between
GP Strategies Corporation and the Registrant. Incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 22,1994, Registration
Statement No. 33-78252.
10.2 Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1994, between Martin
M. Pollak and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 filed on July 22, 1994, Registration Statement No. 33-78252.
10.3 Consulting Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1994, between Jerome
I. Feldman and the Registrant. Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 filed on July 22, 1994, Registration Statement No. 33-78252.
10.4 Form of Warrant Agreement, dated as of August 5, 1994, between the
Registrant, The Harris Trust Company of New York, as Warrant
Agent, and the holder of Warrants from time to time. Incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 22, 1994,
Registration Statement No. 33-78252.
10.5 Voting Agreement, dated as of August 31, 1998, from
GP Strategies Corporation. Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
10.6 Lease dated as of February 1, 1986 between Vernel
Company and Five Star Group, Inc., as amended on July
25, 1994. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.6 of the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
10.7 Lease dated as of May 4, 1983 between Vornado, Inc., and Five Star
Group, Inc. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of
the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
10.8 Lease Modification and Extension Agreement dated July 6, 1996
between Hanover Public Warehousing, Inc. and Five Star Group, Inc.
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the
Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
10.9 Agreement between Five Star Group and Local No. 11 affiliated with
International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Registrant's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1998.
10.10 Form of 7% Convertible Note due 2001 of the Registrant.
Incorporated herein by Reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 1996.
10.11 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of August 31, 1998 between Five
Star Products, Inc. and Five Star Group, Inc. Incorporated herein
by Reference to Exhibit 10 of the Registrant's Form 8-K dated
September 15, 1998.
10.12 Loan and Security Agreement by and among Fleet Bank, National
Association in its capacity as Agent for the ratable benefit of
Lenders named Within and The Lenders named Herein and Five Star
Group, Inc. formerly Five Star Acquisition Group Incorporated
herein by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the third
quarter ended September 30, 1998.
16. Letter from KPMG LLP re change in certifying accountant.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16 to the Registrant's Report
on Form 8-K filed on November 18, 1998
21. Subsidiaries.*
22. N/A
23.1 Consent of Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP.*
*Filed herewith