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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
[X]
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED: OCTOBER 31, 1996,
OR
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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: 0-13063
AUTOTOTE CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 81-0422894
(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
750 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 25TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(212) 754-2233
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
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 report), 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 pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of the 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.
The aggregate market value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the
registrant as of January 22, 1997, was approximately $45,029,178 (based on the
last sale price of such stock on such date as reported by the American Stock
Exchange). AS OF JANUARY 22, 1997, 34,437,214 SHARES OF THE REGISTRANT'S CLASS
A COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE ("CLASS A COMMON STOCK"), WERE ISSUED
AND OUTSTANDING.
EXHIBIT INDEX APPEARS ON PAGE 60
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1996 ANNUAL REPORT AND FORM 10-K
AUTOTOTE CORPORATION provides computerized wagering equipment,
computer software, facilities management and satellite
broadcast services for on-track, off-track, and inter-track
pari-mutuel wagering at thoroughbred, harness and greyhound
racetracks, jai alai frontons, government-sponsored lotteries
and legalized sports betting facilities. The Company's systems
are in use in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Latin
America, New Zealand, and the Far East.
PART I
When used herein, the words "believe," "anticipate," "think," "intend,"
"will be" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainities discussed herein,
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on the forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof.
Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various
disclosures made by the Company which attempt to advise interested parties of
the factors which affect the Company's business, including the disclosures
made under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations." All references to a fiscal year are to
the Company's fiscal year which ends October 31. The term "pari-mutuel" is a
form of wagering in which all wagers are placed in a pool and the payoff is
computed based on the total amount of the pool, as compared to casino gambling
where the "house" sets the payoff. The pool of gross wagers is referred to as
"Handle".
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Autotote Corporation ("Autotote" or the "Company") designs, sells and
operates computerized wagering systems and related equipment for thoroughbred,
harness and greyhound racetracks, off-track betting establishments ("OTBs"),
jai alai frontons, casino/sports betting facilities and government-sponsored
lotteries in North America and abroad. The Company also is the exclusive
licensed operator of substantially all off-track wagering in the State of
Connecticut. Additionally, the Company provides simulcasting services
nationwide and designs, sells and services video gaming machines ("VGMs") for
use at racetracks. For the twelve months ended October 31, 1996, the Company
generated operating revenues and EBITDA (earnings before income tax expense,
interest expense, depreciation and amortization) of $176.2 million and $32.4
million, respectively.
Pari-mutuel wagering is a form of wagering in which all wagers are placed in
a pool and the payoff is computed based on the total amount of the pool, as
compared to casino gambling where the "house' sets the payoff. Pari-mutuel
wagering is currently authorized in 43 states in the United States, all
provinces in Canada, and approximately 100 other countries around the world.
In North America, the market for wagering systems includes thoroughbred,
harness and greyhound racetracks, OTBs, and jai alai frontons.
The Company is the leading provider and operator of computerized pari-mutuel
wagering systems to the Racing Industry and one of the leading providers of
computerized pari-mutuel wagering systems worldwide. In 1996, the Company's
pari-mutuel wagering systems processed approximately two-thirds of the
estimated $20 billion total Racing Industry Handle. The Company's wagering
systems and/or related equipment are installed at over 100 racetracks in North
America, including 10 of the top 15 largest racetracks, and over 800 OTBs. The
Company is also the largest provider of simulcasting services to the Racing
Industry. Additionally, the Company has installed approximately 1,300 of its
VGMs in racetracks in West Virginia and Manitoba. The Company's wagering
systems are in use in many of the largest racetracks and OTBs in Europe,
Central and South America, the Far East and New Zealand.
The Company's lottery operations provide wagering equipment and services to
operate the Connecticut State Lottery under an exclusive full-service
facilities management contract and sell wagering systems and related equipment
for on-line lotteries and other wagering applications worldwide. The Company
also provides software and support services to the Massachusetts on-line
lottery network. Internationally, the Company designs, sells and provides
maintenance and support services to government lottery authorities in Austria,
Germany, Israel, Italy, The Netherlands and Switzerland.
The Company's pari-mutuel wagering systems receive information from ticket-
issuing terminals, accumulate wagering data, calculate pari-mutuel odds,
distribute information to display systems and provide management information
and marketing services for its customers. The systems consist of high-volume,
real time transaction and data processing networks managed by central
computers, communications equipment, special purpose microcomputer-based
terminals, peripheral and display equipment and operations and applications
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software. Revenues received by the Company for providing and operating its
pari-mutuel wagering systems in North America are generally based upon a
percentage of the Handle.
While total Racing Industry Handle has remained relatively stable over the
past three years, there has been dramatic growth within the OTB and intertrack
wagering segments. This growth has been driven by the expanded use of
simulcasting in the Racing Industry, and by the liberalization of state pari-
mutuel wagering regulations. The Company has benefited from this trend as it
processes most of the OTB and intertrack Handle in North America and is the
largest provider of simulcasting services to the Racing Industry.
Further, the growth in the OTB and intertrack wagering segments has had the
greatest impact at the largest racetracks in North America, which offer the
most popular racing product and the largest pari-mutuel pools. The percentage
of total Racing Industry Handle generated by the top 15 racetracks, as
measured by annual aggregate Handle, increased from 31.7% in 1992 to 41.8% in
1995 and total Handle generated by these racetracks grew at a compound annual
rate of approximately 9.4% from $6.2 billion in 1992 to $8.2 billion in 1995.
The Company has particularly benefited from this growth because it operates
pari-mutuel systems at a majority of the largest racetracks and OTBs in North
America.
For information on the Company's business and geographic segments, see Note
20 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
PARI-MUTUEL GROUP
North American Wagering Systems
The Company's wagering systems and/or related equipment are installed at
over 100 racetracks in North America, including 10 of the top 15 largest
racetracks, and over 800 OTBs. In North America, each customer of the Company
typically enters into a five-year service contract pursuant to which the
Company provides the pari-mutuel wagering system, as well as the operations,
maintenance and supervisory personnel necessary to operate the pari-mutuel
wagering system. The Company maintains ownership of the equipment comprising
the pari-mutuel wagering systems which enables it to employ such equipment in
more than one racetrack.
The Company's pari-mutuel customers include some of the largest North
American pari-mutuel facilities, including Santa Anita, Belmont Park,
Hollywood Park, Aqueduct, Del Mar, Saratoga, Golden Gate, Woodbine, Bay
Meadows, Hawthorne, Philadelphia Park, Sportman's Park, Penn National,
Hastings Park, and the Fair Grounds.
The pari-mutuel wagering systems provided by the Company in North America
typically include the terminals that issue the wagering tickets, the central
processing unit which calculates the betting odds of a particular event and
tabulates and accounts for the Handle, the display board which indicates the
betting odds of a particular event and the communication equipment necessary
for additional wagering from sources outside the wagering facility. The
systems consist of high volume, real-time transaction and data processing
networks managed by central computers, communications equipment, special
purpose microcomputer-based terminals, peripheral and display equipment and
operations and applications software. The type of central processing unit and
the number of ticket issuing terminals used in a system are generally
determined by the amount of wagering at, and physical layout of, the facility.
Ticket issuing terminals are installed at several different racetracks or off-
track facilities, respectively, and the central processing system communicates
with the wagering systems at the on-track locations via telephone or data
communication lines. The Company generally does not, however, employ the
clerks who issue wagering tickets using the Company's teller-operated
terminals. Additional software and other support functions are provided by the
Company.
Revenues received by the Company for providing and operating its pari-mutuel
wagering systems in North America are generally based upon a percentage of the
Handle, subject in many instances to minimum fees which are usually exceeded
under normal operating conditions. Minimum fees under the Company's service
contracts are generally based on the number of days the facility operates, as
well as other factors, including the type of
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system and number of teller operated terminals installed at the facility. The
Company's larger contracts generally do not provide for minimum payments.
The Company's extensive penetration of the North American pari-mutuel
wagering market has enabled it to increase its revenue base through the
transmission of wagers for intertrack wagering. The Company receives interface
fees from facilities that transmit wagers to other facilities which use the
Company's pari-mutuel wagering system. For example, if a customer at a small
racetrack wagers on a race occurring at Belmont Park in New York (which uses a
Company operated pari-mutuel wagering system), the Company charges an
interface fee for such a bet. If the smaller racetrack's pari-mutuel wagering
system is also operated by the Company, the Company receives a percentage of
the wager because the wager is included in the Handle at the smaller
racetrack. This situation allows the Company to receive fees at both
racetracks from one wager.
In recent years, the Company has focused on the creation of regional
networks of large and medium sized racetracks, rather than single facilities
at smaller racetracks. These networks allow the Company to achieve economies
of scale by centralizing its service operations and more efficiently utilizing
its installed base of computer hardware. Additionally, when linked to the
Company's other regional and national pari-mutuel wagering networks, these
networks provide the Company's customers with access to new markets and
revenue sources by increasing the number and variety of wagering opportunities
that customers can offer to their patrons. The Company believes the creation
of these regional networks has, in part, been responsible for the Company's
increase in market share from less than 30% in 1990 to approximately 65% in
1996. Additionally, the Company believes its established wagering networks
will give the Company a competitive advantage in renewing existing contracts
and winning new contracts because of its ability to offer customers greater
services more efficiently than its competitors. The Company currently operates
its regional pari-mutuel wagering networks in California, Florida, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Washington,
Oregon, Michigan, Ontario, Alberta, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
An additional outlet for the Company's pari-mutuel wagering systems is the
Atlantic City casino market. The Company operates pari-mutuel wagering systems
for eight casinos located in Atlantic City. Services provided to these casinos
are similar to those provided directly to racetracks.
In its service contracts, the Company makes certain warranties regarding the
operation, performance, implementation and reliability of its wagering
systems, relating to, among other things, data accuracy, repairs and
validation procedures. The Company's warranties in its wagering systems
contracts are the subject of negotiation, and accordingly vary on a case-by-
case basis.
Simulcasting Systems
The Company is a leading simulcaster of live horse and greyhound racing
events to racing facilities, OTBs and casinos in North America. The Company
simulcasts races from racetracks to numerous OTBs, casinos and racetracks
throughout the United States and the Caribbean. The Company simulcasts racing
events to approximately 50 racetracks and over 850 OTBs throughout North
America.
Simulcasting is the process of transmitting the audio and video signal of a
live racing performance from one facility to a satellite for retransmission to
wagering locations across the country. Simulcasting provides racetracks the
opportunity to increase revenues by receiving transmissions from other
racetracks and sending their signals to as many wagering locations as
possible, such as racetracks, OTBs and casinos. Revenues are increased because
simulcasting provides consumers access to distant racing events thereby
increasing the consumer base, and it maximizes the number of events for
wagering by utilizing idle time between races at racetracks.
In its simulcasting operations, the Company leases satellite transponders
and uses digital compression technology for its simulcasting operations, which
has permitted it to increase the number of events which may be simulcasted at
one time. The Company also owns vehicles which are used by certain racetracks
to uplink the
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transmission of their events to the satellite containing the Company
controlled transponder, and owns decoders which are used by racetracks to
unscramble the transmission signal from other racetracks. The Company receives
fees as follows: (i) a daily fee charged to racetracks for use of satellite
time controlled by the Company to transmit their racetrack events (ii) a fee
charged to racetracks for use of the Company's vehicles to uplink their
transmission of events and (iii) in some cases, a fee charged to racetracks
for the use of the Company's decoders to unscramble the transmission feed of
other racetracks. From time to time, satellite transponder capacity not used
for providing simulcasting services to the racing industry may be sold to
other users of satellite communications.
Connecticut OTB
In 1993, the Company purchased from the State of Connecticut the exclusive
right to operate substantially all off-track betting within the state. The
Company currently operates 11 Connecticut OTB locations state wide, including
teletheaters in New Haven and Windsor Locks. Unlike most OTBs, the Connecticut
OTB does not compete with horse racetracks within the state. During fiscal
1995, the Company opened its New Haven sports entertainment complex called
Sports Haven(R) which features simulcasts of racing events, dining facilities,
a sports bar and other services.
Since the Company commenced operating the Connecticut OTB, it has
implemented several important product and service enhancements, including
expanded simulcasting of races from racetracks across the country, common pool
wagering and expanded telephone account wagering. These improvements have
helped increase Handle generated by Connecticut OTB from approximately $160
million in 1992 when the State of Connecticut last operated the Connecticut
OTB to $198 million in 1996. The Company recently received legislative
approval to expand its operations to seven days a week. The Company believes
its expertise developed in operating the Connecticut OTB will provide it with
a competitive advantage in obtaining future OTBs through privatization.
The exclusive right to operate the Connecticut OTB is subject to state
regulations such as the location of OTBs, hours of operation and certain
financial and operational standards. The Company must pay liquidated damages
to the state if these standards are not met. The Company is also subject to a
pari-mutuel tax of 3 1/2% of all monies wagered. The percentage of total
Handle which the Company may receive as the operating revenues from the
Connecticut OTB is determined by law and ranges from 15% to 25%, depending on
the type of wagers. Handle wagered on tracks from other locations can increase
incremental revenue to the racetrack owners.
Operation of the Connecticut OTB strengthens the Company's competitive
position because most of the Company's pari-mutuel racetrack customers can be
linked to the Connecticut OTB system, thereby increasing the potential size of
a racetrack customer's pool.
International Pari-Mutuel Operations
The Company operates all aspects of the pari-mutuel wagering systems at
racetracks in France, Germany and Austria, including in some cases employing
the agents that issue the wagering tickets. In fiscal 1996, the Company
derived approximately $13.3 million in services and sales revenues from its
French pari-mutuel wagering operations and $3.7 million in service and sales
revenues from its German and Austrian pari-mutuel wagering operations.
In its other international markets, the Company generally sells, delivers
and installs pari-mutuel wagering systems in racetracks and OTBs rather than
operating them pursuant to service contracts. The Company generally designs a
customized system to meet the unique needs of each customer, including game
designs, language preferences, network communications standards and other key
elements. The Company also provides the customer with a royalty-free license
for use of the Company's proprietary system software, as well as technical
assistance, support, accessories and spare parts. The Company's personnel
participate in the installation and then train the customer's personnel. The
Company has sold its systems in approximately 100 countries.
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Video Gaming
The Company has developed a proprietary line of VGMs, which contain video
gaming industry applications such as video poker, video blackjack and video
keno. The Company's latest wagering terminal, the PROBE XLC, allows patrons to
play card games, wager on horse races and watch simulcasted races or other
types of televised programs unrelated to wagering on the picture-in-picture
video monitor, while continuing to play the selected video games. The Company
currently has installed approximately 1,300 PROBE XLC terminals in two
racetracks in West Virginia, for which it receives a percentage of income
generated by the terminals. The Company believes its penetration of the pari-
mutuel wagering business positions it to become a significant provider of VGM
terminals when and if video gaming is approved in more racetracks across the
country. The Company has also sold VGMs to the Manitoba Lottery Commission.
Casino/Sports Wagering
In October 1996, the Company sold its casino/sports wagering service
business. During fiscal 1996, 1995 and 1994, the Company provided sports
wagering systems to 107 of the 113 casinos in Nevada and to the leading
operator of sports wagering facilities in Mexico. Casinos and other sports
wagering facilities generally purchased the computerized wagering system
including teller-operated terminals from the Company and entered into an
agreement with the Company for repair and maintenance of the system and
software support. Under terms of the sale agreement, the Company expects to
continue to provide wagering terminals to the casinos and sports wagering
facilities, as needed.
LOTTERY OPERATIONS
The Company designs, installs, operates and maintains on-line computer-based
lottery systems and provides equipment for lottery systems both in the United
States and internationally. A lottery system typically requires sophisticated
software applications which necessitate expertise in software engineering and
development. In the United States, the Company's primary focus is operating
the Connecticut Lottery and providing services to the Massachusetts State
Lottery. Internationally, the Company has sold central processing systems
and/or terminals for lotteries in Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and
Israel. In six German states, the Company, together with its partner
International des Jeux, has designed and installed computer-based lottery
systems and will operate and maintain these lotteries. The Company provides
terminals for Italy's TOTIP pari-mutuel lottery, a nationwide lottery based on
horse racing. The Company has previously provided 14,000 terminals for TOTIP
and continues to maintain and sell additional terminals to TOTIP.
In connection with the Connecticut State Lottery, the Company provides all
equipment, personnel and services necessary to operate the lottery network
while retaining title to the equipment. The Company has installed its latest
generation lottery system, utilizing the UNIX-based Aegis central system,
which features open system architecture and symmetrical multiprocessors, at
the Connecticut State Lottery. The Company's agreement to operate the
Connecticut State Lottery expires in May 1998. Revenues received by the
Company from its operation of the Connecticut State Lottery are based on a
percentage of amounts wagered in the lottery. The Company also provides
services to the Massachusetts State Lottery under a technical support contract
which expires in June 1997 and has recently installed its Aegis central system
for the processing of a new multi-state lottery game under a contract which
also expires in June 1997. The Company is in the process of bidding for an
extension for its Aegis central system in Connecticut and expects to
participate in a competitive terminal procurement bid in early 1997.
Internationally, the Company maintains ownership of software used for
lotteries and derives revenues from license fees for software. In addition,
the Company derives revenues from maintenance contracts for equipment and
periodically sells upgrades for lottery systems.
The Company's lottery products consist primarily of central processing
systems, including data communication networks, and on-line/off-line lottery
terminals. The lottery management system portion of the product includes a
client-server database. Lottery terminals are generally on-line to the central
system via
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telephone lines connected to the system's communications front end processor.
The Company's technology includes "open system' features, with central systems
and software capable of operating with terminals and components from other
suppliers.
On January 14, 1997, the Company signed a letter of intent to sell its
European lottery business for a price estimated to be between $25 million and
$30 million, determined pursuant to a formula. Consummation of the proposed
sale is subject to execution of a definitive purchase agreement and related
documents and to satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including
certain third party consents. This sale will not affect the Company's domestic
lottery activity nor its other international lottery customers not served by
the European lottery business.
CONTRACT PROCUREMENT
Contract awards from horse and greyhound racetracks, OTBs and casino/sports
wagering facilities and from state and foreign governments often involve a
lengthy competitive bid process, spanning from specification development to
contract negotiation and award. Contracts have a high dollar value and are
technically and commercially complex and may require substantial initial cash
outlays. Start up costs associated with contract awards typically involve
expenditures for items such as software development/customization, assembly of
wagering systems, and installation costs including electrical and carpentry
work, transportation and placement of equipment, and system implementation.
Such costs are primarily comprised of labor related expenses due to the
relative magnitude of software development and customization in the start up
phase. In the United States, lottery authorities generally commence the
contract award process by issuing a request for proposals inviting bids and
proposals from various lottery vehicles. Internationally, lottery authorities
do not typically utilize such a formal bidding process, but rather negotiate
proposals with one or more potential vendors.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
The Company's staff of approximately 465 persons, including regional and
national managers and trained maintenance and field service personnel,
supports the operation of the Company's systems and communications networks.
The Company's personnel support its systems by performing routine system
maintenance and repairs of systems and equipment when needed.
RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Company believes that its ability to attract new wagering system
customers and retain existing customers depends in part on its ability to
continue to incorporate technological advances into and to improve its product
lines. The Company maintains a development program directed toward systems
development as well as toward the improvement and refinement of its present
products and the expansion of their uses and applications. The Company employs
approximately 105 people in connection with software, engineering and product
development.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Company maintains patent protection on two of its wagering products and
four of its lottery products and has a number of registered trademarks and
other common law trademark rights for certain of its products. The software
and control systems for the Company's wagering systems are also protected by
copyright and trade secret laws. The Company does not believe that patent
protection is a vital competitive factor in the computerized wagering market.
PRODUCTION PROCESSES--SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF COMPONENTS
Production of the Company's wagering systems and component products
primarily involves the assembly of electronic components into more complex
systems and products, generally through contracts with third parties. In 1995,
the Company sold its Newark, Delaware manufacturing facility. The Company's
production of certain product lines is now performed at the Company's
manufacturing facility in Ballymahon, Ireland. All other manufacturing is
contracted out to third party vendors.
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The Company normally has sufficient lead time between reaching an agreement
to serve a wagering facility and commencing actual operations at such
facility. In the event the current suppliers of central processing units were
no longer available, the Company believes that it would be able to adapt its
application software to hardware available from other sources within a time
frame sufficient to allow it to meet new contractual obligations, although the
price competitiveness of the Company's products might diminish. The lead time
for obtaining most of the electronic components used by the Company is
approximately 120 days. The Company believes that this is consistent with its
competitors' lead times and is also consistent with the needs of its
customers.
COMPETITION
The Company competes in North America on the basis of product design,
performance, reliability, pricing, and customer service primarily with two
companies. The Company's principal wagering system competitor in the pari-
mutuel wagering systems business is Video Lottery Technologies, Inc. ("VLT')
which operates its pari-mutuel business through its subsidiary United Wagering
Systems, Inc. ("United'). Another competitor in the pari-mutuel business is
AmTote International, Inc. ("AmTote'). Both AmTote and VLT offer video gaming
industry terminals to the pari-mutuel wagering industry. Video gaming industry
terminal suppliers include International Game Technology, WMS Industries Inc.,
Bally Gaming Industry International, Inc. and several smaller companies.
A significant portion of the Company's revenues are generated from pari-
mutuel wagering on racing at racetracks and OTBs. As new products are
developed such as pari-mutuel sports betting and lotteries based on sporting
events, the Racing Industry may experience increased competition for wagers.
Competition for wagers also comes from casino gaming and other forms of legal
and illegal gambling.
The Company's competition outside of North America is more fragmented, with
competition being provided by several international and regional companies. No
single company maintains the leading market position internationally, although
certain companies possess regional strengths.
The on-line lottery business is highly competitive. State and foreign
governments normally award contracts based on competitive bidding procedures.
Significant factors which influence the award of lottery contracts include
price; the ability to optimize lottery revenues through marketing capability
and applications knowledge; the quality, dependability and upgrade capability
of the network; the experience, financial condition and reputation of the
vendor; and the satisfaction of other requirements and qualifications which
the lottery authority may impose. The Company's major competitors in the on-
line lottery business include GTECH, VLT, Essnet AB, and several other
companies.
Competition in the simulcasting business in North America currently is
fragmented. No single company, other than the Company, has achieved a
significant share of the market.
REGULATION
General
Pari-mutuel wagering, video gaming and on-line lotteries may be conducted in
jurisdictions that have enacted enabling legislation. In jurisdictions which
currently permit various wagering activities, regulation is extensive and
evolving. Regulators in such jurisdictions review many facets of an
applicant/holder of a license including, among other items, financial
stability, integrity and business experience. The Company believes that it is
currently in substantial compliance with all regulatory requirements in the
jurisdictions where it operates. Any failure to receive a material license or
the loss of a material license that the Company currently holds could have a
material adverse effect on the overall operations of the Company.
Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Forty three states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, all of the Canadian
provinces and many foreign countries have authorized pari-mutuel wagering on
horse races and 19 states and many foreign countries have
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authorized pari-mutuel wagering on dog races. In addition, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Nevada and Florida also allow pari-mutuel betting on jai alai matches.
Companies which manufacture, distribute and operate pari-mutuel wagering
systems in these jurisdictions are subject to the regulations of the
applicable regulatory authorities there. These authorities generally require
the Company, as well as its directors, officers, certain employees and holders
of 5% or more of the Company's common stock, to obtain various licenses,
permits and approvals. Regulatory authorities may also conduct background
investigations of the Company and its key personnel and stockholders in order
to insure the integrity of the wagering system. These authorities have the
power to refuse, revoke or restrict a license for any cause they deem
reasonable. The loss of a license in one jurisdiction may cause a Company's
licensing status to come under review in other jurisdictions as well.
A subsidiary of the Company that provides simulcast wagering equipment
and/or services to certain casinos located in Atlantic City, New Jersey is
licensed by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission ("New Jersey Commission')
as a gaming industry-related casino service industry in accordance with the
New Jersey Casino Control Act ("Casino Control Act') for an initial period of
two years and then for renewable periods of four years thereafter. An
applicant for a gaming industry-related casino service industry license is
required to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, financial stability,
integrity and responsibility; good character, honesty and integrity; and
sufficient business ability and experience to conduct a successful operation.
The Company must also qualify under the standards of the Casino Control Act.
The Company and its licensed subsidiary may also be required to produce such
information, documentation and assurances as required by the regulators to
establish the integrity of all financial and other backers.
The New Jersey Commission has broad discretion in licensing matters and may
at any time condition a license or suspend or revoke a license or impose fines
upon a finding of disqualification or non-compliance. The New Jersey
Commission may require that persons holding five percent or more of the Class
A Common Stock of the Company qualify under the Casino Control Act. Under the
Casino Control Act, a security holder is rebuttably presumed to control a
publicly-traded corporation if the holder owns at least five percent of such
corporation's equity securities. Failure to qualify could jeopardize the
Company's license.
The Company's rights to operate the Connecticut OTB system shall continue as
long as the Company holds all licenses required for the operation of the
system. In addition, the officers and directors and certain other employees of
the Company must be licensed. Licensees are generally required to submit to
background investigations and provide required disclosures. The Division of
Special Revenue of the State of Connecticut (the "Division') may revoke the
license to operate the system under certain circumstances, including a false
statement in the licensing disclosure materials, a transfer of ownership of
the licensed entity without Division approval and failure to meet financial
obligations. The Company has also agreed to comply with regulations proposed
by the Division which regulate certain aspects of the system's operation. The
approval of the Connecticut regulatory authorities is required before any off-
track betting facility is closed or relocated or any new branch or simulcast
facility is established.
Casino/Sports Wagering
Sports wagering is currently authorized in numerous foreign countries,
including Mexico and as a permitted lottery scheme in Canada. The State of
Nevada also permits sports wagering in casinos. In addition, the State of
Oregon currently sponsors a lottery based on the outcome of sporting events;
Montana authorizes betting on fantasy sports leagues; and North Dakota permits
certain sports wagering pools.
The Federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (the "Sports
Protection Act') prohibits a governmental entity from sponsoring, operating,
advertising, promoting, licensing or authorizing sports betting on
professional or amateur athletic games, subject to several exceptions. The
Sports Protection Act does not terminate state-authorized sports betting
schemes which were already in operation prior to October 1991, such as those
in Nevada, or which existed between January 1, 1976 and August 31, 1990. The
Sports Protection Act is also inapplicable to pari-mutuel betting on horse and
dog racing and jai alai.
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Companies which manufacture, sell or distribute sports wagering equipment
are also subject to the various laws and regulations of the countries and
states which permit sports wagering. These rules primarily concern the
responsibility, financial stability and character of the sports wagering
equipment companies, as well as the individuals financially interested or
involved in the gaming industry operations. The rules generally resemble the
regulations which govern the pari-mutuel wagering industry. Companies and
individuals are required to be licensed before they may manufacture,
distribute, own or operate sports wagering equipment; they are subject to
background investigations designed to protect the integrity of the gaming
industry; they may have their licenses denied, revoked or restricted for any
cause deemed reasonable; and the loss of their license in one jurisdiction
could adversely affect their licensing status in other jurisdictions.
The Company believes that it is in substantial compliance with all
regulations now governing sports wagering in the United States and the various
foreign countries where the Company conducts business. There can be no
assurance that subsequent regulations will not be burdensome to the Company,
its personnel or its stockholders.
Video Gaming
Coin or voucher operated gambling devices offering electronic, video
versions of slots, poker, black-jack and similar games are known as VGMs, VLTs
or slot machines, depending on the jurisdiction. These devices represent a
growing area in the wagering industry. The Company or its subsidiaries
manufactures and supplies terminals and wagering systems designed for use as
VGMs, VLTs or slot machines.
Twenty four states and Puerto Rico authorize wagering on VGMs, VLTs or slot
machines at casinos, riverboats, racetracks, Indian reservations, charitable
events and/or other licensed facilities. Although some states, such as Rhode
Island and West Virginia, currently restrict VGMs or VLTs to already existing
wagering facilities, others permit these devices to be placed at bars and
restaurants as well. Several Indian tribes throughout the United States are
also authorized to operate these devices on reservation lands. In addition,
several Canadian Provinces and various foreign countries have also authorized
their use.
Government officials in other states are presently considering proposals to
legalize video gaming, video lottery or slot machines in their states.
Legislators have been enthusiastic about the potential of video gaming to
raise significant additional revenues. Some officials, however, are reluctant
to expand gaming industry opportunities or have expressed a desire to limit
video gaming to established wagering facilities if video gaming is authorized
in their jurisdiction at all.
Companies that manufacture, sell or distribute VGMs, VLTs or slot machines
are subject to various provincial, state, county and municipal laws and
regulations. The primary purposes of these rules are (1) to insure the
responsibility, financial stability and character of equipment manufacturers
and their key personnel and stockholders through licensing requirements, (2)
to insure the integrity and randomness of the machines, and (3) to prohibit
the use of VGMs, VLTs or slot machines at unauthorized locations or for the
benefit of undesirable individuals or entities. The regulations governing
VGMs, VLTs and slot machines generally resemble the pari-mutuel and sports
wagering regulations in all the basic elements described above.
However, every jurisdiction has differing terminal design and operational
requirements, and terminals generally must be certified by local regulatory
authorities before being distributed in any particular jurisdiction. These
requirements may require the Company or its subsidiaries to modify its
terminals to some degree in order to achieve certification in particular
locales. In addition, the intrastate movement of such devices in a
jurisdiction where they will be used by the general public is usually allowed
only upon prior notification and/or approval of the relevant regulatory
authorities.
West Virginia and Rhode Island have licensed the Company or its subsidiaries
to supply VLTs to authorized locations in those states. The Company may apply
for licenses in other jurisdictions that may now or in the future authorize
video gaming industry, video lottery or slot machine operations.
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The Company cannot predict the nature of the regulatory schemes or the
terminal requirements that will be adopted in any of these jurisdictions, nor
whether the Company or any subsidiaries can obtain any required licenses and
equipment certifications or will be found suitable.
Federal law also affects the Company's video gaming industry activities. The
Federal Gambling Devices Act of 1962 (the "Devices Act") makes it unlawful for
any person to manufacture, deliver or receive gambling devices, including
VGMs, VLTs and slot machines, across interstate lines unless that person has
first registered with the Attorney General of the United States, or to
transport such devices into jurisdictions where their possession is not
specifically authorized by state law. The Devices Act permits states to exempt
themselves from its prohibition on transportation, and several states that
authorize the manufacture or use of such devices within their jurisdictions
have done so. The Company does not believe that the Devices Act applies to
machines designed for pari-mutuel betting at a racetrack, such as the
Company's pari-mutuel wagering terminal. The Company has registered under the
Devices Act, and believes that it is in compliance with all of the Devices
Act's record-keeping and equipment identification requirements.
Lottery Operations
At the present time, 37 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands, all the Canadian Provinces and many foreign countries
authorize lotteries. Once authorized, the award of lottery contracts and
ongoing operation of lotteries in the United States is highly regulated.
Although certain of the features of a lottery, such as the percentage of gross
revenues which must be paid back to players in prize money, are usually
established by legislation, the lottery authorities generally exercise
significant authority, including the determination of the types of games
played, the price of each wager, the manner in which the lottery is marketed,
and the selection of the vendors of equipment and services.
To ensure the integrity of the contract award and wagering process, most
jurisdictions require detailed background disclosure on a continuous basis
from, and conduct background investigations of, the vendor, its subsidiaries
and affiliates and its principal shareholders. Background investigations of
the vendor's employees who will be directly responsible for the operation of
the system are also generally conducted, and most states reserve the right to
require the removal of employees whom they deem to be unsuitable or whose
presence they believe may adversely affect the operational security or
integrity of the lottery. Certain jurisdictions also require extensive
personal and financial disclosure and background checks from persons and
entities beneficially owning a specified percentage (typically five percent or
more) of the Company's securities. The failure of such beneficial owners to
submit to such background checks and provide such disclosure could result in
the imposition of penalties upon such beneficial owners and could jeopardize
the award of a lottery contract to the Company or provide grounds for
termination of an existing lottery contract.
The international jurisdictions in which the Company markets its lottery
systems also usually have legislation and regulations governing lottery
operations. The regulation of lotteries in these international jurisdictions
typically varies from the regulation of lotteries in the United States. In
addition, restrictions are often imposed on foreign corporations seeking to do
business in such jurisdictions. United States and international regulations
affecting lotteries are subject to change. The Company cannot predict with
certainty the impact on its business of changes in regulations.
Simulcasting
The Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") regulates the use and
transfer of earth station licenses used to operate the Company's simulcasting
operations. To obtain an earth station license, the applicant must file an
application with the FCC. The FCC then places the application on public notice
and solicits comments for a thirty-day period, during which no action is taken
on the application. At the expiration of the public notice period, assuming no
objections are received from the public, the FCC usually will grant the
application within two to three weeks if it determines that the granting of
such applications is in the public interest.
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At present, 42 jurisdictions authorize inter and/or intra-state pari-mutuel
wagering on horse races, which usually (though not always) involves the
simulcasting of such races. Licensing and other regulatory requirements
associated with such simulcasting activities are similar to those governing
pari-mutuel wagering, and are generally enforced by pari-mutuel regulators. In
addition, contracts with host tracks whose races are simulcast by the Company
or its subsidiaries to other facilities within or outside the jurisdictions in
which such races are held may be subject to approval by regulatory authorities
in the jurisdictions from and/or to which the races are simulcast. The Company
believes that it and/or its subsidiaries are in substantial compliance with
applicable regulations and that the Company, its subsidiaries, and/or the
appropriate third parties have entered into contracts and obtained the
necessary regulatory approvals thereof to lawfully conduct current simulcast
operations.
EMPLOYEES
As of October 31, 1996, the Company employed 935 persons. Of this total, 465
persons were engaged in full-time field operations, 225 in part-time
tellering/cashiering, 105 in engineering and software product development, 35
in marketing and 105 in financial, administration and other positions. Most of
the North American pari-mutuel employees of the Company involved in field
operations and repairs are represented by the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (the "IBEW") under two separate contracts, both of which
expire in 1997. The Company's former contracts with Local 3 of the IBEW
expired on May 31, 1994, and on August 22, 1994, the Company's field service
employees represented by the IBEW went on strike for a new collective
bargaining agreement. On October 25, 1994, the employees ratified a new three
year agreement and returned to work. This contract expires in May 1997.
Certain of the persons employed by the Company in Austria and Germany are
members of national workers councils. The Company considers its employee
relations to be satisfactory.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Certain information concerning directors and executive officers of the
Company as of October 31, 1996 is set forth below:
DIRECTOR
NAME AGE POSITION SINCE
- ---- --- -------- --------
A. Lorne Weil........... 50 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 1989
Sir Brian Wolfson....... 60 Vice Chairman of the Board(1) 1988
Alan J. Zakon........... 61 Vice Chairman of the Board(1)(2)(3) 1993
Larry J. Lawrence....... 54 Director, Chairman of the Executive Committee(2)(3)(4) 1989
Marshall Bartlett....... 71 Director(2)(3) 1991
Thomas H. Lee........... 52 Director(1)(4) 1991
William Luke............ 49 Vice President, Chief Financial Officer --
Gerald Lawrence......... 57 Vice President --
Martin E. Schloss....... 50 Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary --
- --------
(1) Member of Executive Committee
(2) Member of Audit Committee
(3) Member of Compensation Committee
(4) Member of Stock Option Committee
All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and
thereafter until their successors have been elected and qualified. Officers of
the Company hold office for an indefinite term, subject to the discretion of
the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board").
Mr. A. Lorne Weil has been a director of the Company since December 1989,
Chairman of the Board since October 31, 1991 and Chief Executive Officer since
April 1992. From 1982 until 1989, Mr. Weil was a director and consultant to
the holding company of ASI. From October 1990 until April 1992, Mr. Weil held
various senior management positions at the Company and its subsidiaries. From
1979 to November 1992 he was the President
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of Lorne Weil, Inc., a firm providing strategic planning and corporate
development services to the high technology industry. Mr. Weil is currently a
director of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. and General Growth Properties, Inc.
Sir Brian Wolfson has been a director of the Company since 1988 and a Vice
Chairman of the Board since May 1995. He served as Acting President and Chief
Executive Officer from June 1991 until October 31, 1991. From 1987 until May
1995 he was the Chairman, and from May 1995 to September 1995 was the Deputy
Chairman, of Wembley plc, a United Kingdom corporation whose holdings include
The Wembley Stadium, Arena and Conference Centre and Exhibition Halls in
London. Sir Brian is currently a director of Kepner-Tregoe, Inc. and Fruit of
the Loom, Inc.
Mr. Alan J. Zakon has been a director of the Company since 1993 and a Vice
Chairman of the Board since May 1995. From 1989 until April 1995, he served as
a managing director of Bankers Trust Corporation. From 1989 until 1990, Mr.
Zakon served as Chairman of the Strategic Policy Committee of Bankers Trust
Corporation. From 1986 until 1989, Mr. Zakon served as Chairman of the Board
of Boston Consulting Group. Mr. Zakon is currently a director of Arkansas Best
Freight Corporation, Augat, Inc., Hechinger Corporation, and Boyle Leasing
Technologies.
Mr. Larry J. Lawrence has been a director of the Company since December
1989. He is co-founder and since 1985 has been managing partner of Lawrence
Venture Partners, the general partner of Lawrence, Tyrrell, Ortale & Smith, a
private equity fund manager. Since 1990, he has been managing partner of LTOS
II Partners, the general partner of Lawrence, Tyrrell, Ortale & Smith II and
since May 1995 has been the general partner of LSH Partners III, L.P., the
general partner of Lawrence, Smith & Horey III, L.P. Mr. Lawrence is currently
a director of several private companies. Mr. Lawrence served as a director of
Autotote Systems, Inc. from 1979 until it was acquired by the Company in 1989.
Mr. Marshall Bartlett has been a director of the Company since December
1991. From June 1993 through May 1994, Mr. Bartlett was employed by the
Company in various capacities. Mr. Bartlett was Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer of Bourns Inc., an electronic component manufacturer
from 1979 until his retirement in 1991.
Mr. Thomas H. Lee has been a director of the Company since December 1991.
Mr. Lee founded the Thomas H. Lee Company in 1974 and since that time has
served as its President. Mr. Lee is currently a director of General Nutrition
Companies, Inc., Health-o-Meter Products, Inc., Hills Stores Company, J.
Baker, Inc., Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation, Playtex Family Products Inc.,
and Livent Inc. as well as several private companies. Mr. Lee is also a
general partner of the ML-Lee Acquisition Fund, L.P., ML-Lee Acquisition Fund
II, L.P. and the ML-Lee Acquisition Fund (Retirement Accounts) II, L.P. (the
"ML-Lee Acquisition Funds"), Chairman and Trustee of Thomas H. Lee Advisors I,
and a general partner of Thomas H. Lee Advisors II, L.P., the investment
advisors to the ML-Lee Acquisition Funds. He is the general partner of THL
Equity Advisors Limited Partnership, the general partner of and investment
advisor to Thomas H. Lee Equity Partners, L.P. In February 1991, Hills
Department Stores, Inc., of which Mr. Lee was Chairman of the Board, filed for
protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Lee was
a director of ASI from 1979 until it was acquired by the Company in 1989.
Mr. William Luke has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the
Company since February 1996. Mr. Luke served as the Chief Financial Officer of
Nashua Corporation from August 1984 through October 1995.
Mr. Gerald Lawrence has been Vice President of the Company since November
1994 and President of North American Systems, a division of the Company, since
March 1996. From April 1995 to March 1996, he served as President of Autotote
Gaming Group, a division of the Company. From January 1991 to August 1994, he
held the position of Executive Vice President of The New York Racing
Association, Inc. From November 1984 through December 1990, he served as
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Churchill Downs
Incorporated.
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Mr. Martin E. Schloss has been Vice President and General Counsel of the
Company since December 1992 and Secretary since May 1995. From July 1992 until
December 1992, Mr. Schloss provided consulting services to and was employed by
the Company. From 1976 to 1992, Mr. Schloss served in various positions in the
legal department of General Instrument Corporation, with the exception of a
hiatus of approximately one and one-half years.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases approximately 12,000 square feet for its corporate
headquarters in New York: 40,000 square feet for its administration and
development facility in Newark, Delaware; 16,000 square feet of office and
warehouse space in Rocky Hill, Connecticut in order to operate the Connecticut
State Lottery; 27,000 square feet for its administration and development
facility in Vienna, Austria; 2,000 square feet of office space for its
operations center in Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 2,700 square feet of warehouse
space in Stanton, Delaware, and 16,000 square feet of warehouse space in
Bridgeport, New Jersey.
The Company leases space for Connecticut OTB locations in Norwalk,
Bridgeport, West Haven, East Haven, Meriden, New Britain, Bristol, Waterbury
and Torrington. The Company owns teletheaters in Windsor Locks and in New
Haven, both of which are used for OTB operations. The Company's Sports
Haven(R) teletheater facility in New Haven houses its central off-track
betting computer operations and telephone wagering systems for the Connecticut
OTB. The Company also leases 1,000 square feet for its OTB administrative
offices in New Haven.
The Company's lease in Newark, Delaware resulted from the sale and leaseback
of its facility in January 1996. The sale-leaseback arrangement established a
sale price of $1.0 million and provided the Company with a lease term of up to
ten years.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In addition to routine legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of its
business, the Company and certain of its officers and directors were named as
defendants in a number of lawsuits commenced in February 1995 as class actions
in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. These
lawsuits were consolidated into one class action in June 1995. The parties
entered into a definitive Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated July
19, 1996 (the "Settlement Agreement") related to these claims.
The Settlement Agreement was finalized on December 24, 1996, at which time
the Company paid $7.5 million in cash plus 2,963,590 shares of Class A Common
Stock which had an aggregate value of $3.5 million based on the average price
of the Company's Class A Common Stock for 10 trading days preceding the final
hearing in the District Court. Insurance companies providing directors and
officers insurance contributed approximately $6.5 million of the cash portion
of the settlement (with $1.25 million of that amount in the form of a loan to
the Company, with the payment terms subject to negotiation).
The Company accrued a charge of $6.8 million against earnings for the
quarter ended January 31, 1996 to reflect the then expected settlement and
anticipated legal fees. There will be no further charges against earnings as a
result of the Settlement Agreement.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
The Company's Class A Common Stock is traded under the symbol "TTE" on the
American Stock Exchange. The following table sets forth, for the periods
indicated, the range of high and low closing prices of the Company's Class A
Common Stock.
HIGH LOW
------ ----
Fiscal 1995
First Quarter............................................... $17.38 6.75
Second Quarter.............................................. 7.38 4.38
Third Quarter............................................... 4.63 2.69
Fourth Quarter.............................................. 5.00 2.81
Fiscal 1996
First Quarter............................................... $ 3.81 2.81
Second Quarter.............................................. 3.81 2.88
Third Quarter............................................... 3.50 1.50
Fourth Quarter.............................................. 2.00 1.00
On January 22, 1997, the last reported sales price for the Class A Common
Stock on the American Stock Exchange was $1.56 per share. The approximate
number of holders of record of the Class A Common Stock as of January 22, 1997
was 603.
The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its Class A Common Stock.
The Board presently intends to retain all earnings for use in the Company's
business. Any future determination as to payment of dividends will depend upon
the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and such
other factors as are deemed relevant by the Board. Further, under the terms of
the Company's senior bank credit facility, the Company is not permitted to pay
any cash dividends or make any other distributions (other than stock
dividends) on its Class A Common Stock.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Selected historical financial data presented below as of and for the five
years ended October 31, 1996 have been derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements of the Company, which financial statements have been
audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants.
The following financial information reflects the acquisition of certain
businesses during the period 1992 through 1995 and should be read in
conjunction with Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, and the Consolidated Financial Statements
of the Company and the notes thereto, included in Item 8.
FIVE YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
SELECTED STATEMENT OF
OPERATIONS DATA:
Operating Revenues:
Services................... $137,794 $132,260 $ 98,592 $ 59,792 $ 40,526
Sales...................... 38,441 20,924 50,458 25,070 7,838
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
176,235 153,184 149,050 84,862 48,364
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of services........... 85,742 78,569 61,158 36,513 20,713
Cost adjustments and strike
expenses.................. -- -- 6,781 -- --
Cost of sales.............. 25,864 15,661 35,753 11,679 4,606
Selling, general &
administrative............ 32,853 36,540 25,298 10,956 6,419
Restructuring and write-off
of assets................. (649) 18,241 8,576 -- --
Depreciation and
amortization.............. 40,853 35,463 25,418 11,809 7,840
Interest, net.............. 14,604 15,974 6,103 3,240 5,804
Other (income) expense..... 793 (48) (647) (65) (869)
Proceeds of insurance
claim..................... -- -- -- -- (3,000)
Litigation settlement...... 6,800 -- -- -- --
Loss on sale of business... 1,127 -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total costs and
expenses................ 207,987 200,400 168,440 74,132 41,513
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Earnings (loss) before income
tax expense (benefit) and
extraordinary item.......... (31,752) (47,216) (19,390) 10,730 6,851
Income tax expense
(benefit)................... 2,443 2,673 (1,462) 1,292 1,124
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Earnings (loss) before
extraordinary item.......... (34,195) (49,889) (17,928) 9,438 5,727
Write-off of financing fees &
expenses.................... -- -- 4,222 -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net earnings (loss).......... $(34,195) $(49,889) $(22,150) $ 9,438 $ 5,727
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net earnings (loss) per
common share................ $ (1.09) $ (1.72) $ (.79) $ .33 $ .37
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(END OF PERIOD):
Total assets................. $196,793 $241,021 $241,597 $187,105 $ 62,950
Total long-term debt,
including current
installments................ $169,024 $177,264 $143,955 $ 76,987 $ 57,231
Stockholders' equity
(deficiency)................ $(20,196) $ 11,857 $ 55,721 $ 76,079 $(20,972)
Weighted average shares
outstanding................. 31,305 28,965 28,174 28,210 15,425
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
BACKGROUND
Historically, the Company's revenues have come from two sources: service
revenue pursuant to multi-year contracts to provide wagering systems and other
services, which are typically based on Handle, and sales contracts for
wagering equipment and software. The first quarter of the fiscal year is
traditionally the weakest for service revenue. Sales revenue usually reflects
a limited number of large transactions which do not recur on an annual basis,
but which historically have given rise to additional terminal and systems
software sales to existing customers. The Company's ability to expand is
dependent upon its ability to attract new customers while fulfilling and
retaining its existing contracts. The sale and delivery of wagering systems
and equipment for its international operations depend on various factors,
including customer requirements as to the capabilities and features of the
system and the delivery schedule. Consequently, revenue and operating results
could vary substantially from period to period as a result of the timing of
revenue recognition for major equipment sales. The timing of these sales can
affect not only annual performance, but can make quarterly results highly
variable and unpredictable. In the event the Company is unable to attract new
international customers to purchase its wagering systems and related equipment
in the future at historic levels, there could be a material adverse effect on
the Company's results of operations.
The Company has, in part, implemented its strategy of expanding its
operations into all areas of the pari-mutuel and lottery wagering businesses
by making a number of strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions are described
in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Since all but one of these
acquisitions were accounted for as purchases, the timing of each acquisition
affects the comparability of operations from period to period.
UNUSUAL CHARGES
In the third quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company recorded charges in other
deductions of $.6 million for costs incurred in connection with the Company's
unsuccessful third quarter 1996 debt offering, and charges in selling, general
and administrative expense of $.6 million for contractual payments related to
the departure of the President of the Company. Partially offsetting these
costs was the reversal of $.6 million of 1995 restructuring cost accruals
because of the Company's current plan to continue limited manufacturing of
wagering terminals at its Ireland manufacturing facility.
In fiscal 1995, The Company recorded $20.9 million of unusual charges
resulting principally from the Company's restructuring charges and from
certain asset valuation adjustments, which costs have been allocated among the
Pari-mutuel Operations ($7.5 million) and Lottery Operations ($13.4 million).
The restructuring charges totaled $11.6 million and were attributable to the
closing of the Lottery Operations support facility in Owings Mills, Maryland
and the scaling back of certain international activities, including the
planned closing of the Company's manufacturing facility in Ballymahon,
Ireland. The Company also wrote-off $6.6 million relating to certain
investments and other non-current assets principally associated with its Pari-
mutuel Operations which included $2.7 million attributable to the Company's
Mexican VGM contracts, $2.6 million attributable to European wagering
terminals, and $1.3 million attributable to other assets. The remaining $2.7
million of unusual charges included miscellaneous asset valuation adjustments
and severance. In addition, the Company recorded $1.7 million of unusual
charges for bank credit agreement costs primarily relating to a waiver of
certain financial covenants under the Company's senior bank credit facility.
As a result of these charges, the Company anticipates total cash obligations
of approximately $5.9 million, of which $4.3 million was paid through October
31, 1996 and $.6 million was reversed because of the Company's decision to
continue limited manufacturing in Ireland. The Company has satisfied all cash
obligations with respect to the 1995 restructuring charges.
In fiscal 1994, the Company recorded $15.4 million of unusual charges for
its Pari-mutuel Operations. These charges included $3.9 million primarily
consisting of inventory, equipment and contract adjustments in connection with
an acquisition; restructuring charges of approximately $3.8 million resulting
from closing the
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Company's Newark, Delaware manufacturing facility and discontinuing certain
product lines; a $4.7 million write-off of certain assets principally relating
to domestic and overseas projects; and costs of $2.8 million incurred as a
result of a strike by the field service employees of the Company's pari-mutuel
operations in North America. In addition, the Company recorded an
extraordinary item consisting of a non-cash write-off of financing fees and
expenses of $4.2 million associated with the Company's repayment of its prior
senior bank credit facility. The Company has satisfied all cash obligations,
consisting primarily of costs of plant shutdown and employee severance,
arising from the fiscal 1994 restructuring.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
------------------------
1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------
PARI-MUTUEL OPERATIONS
Operating Revenues:
Service revenue.................................... $118,267 111,797 81,080
Sales revenue...................................... 10,172 15,539 11,808
-------- ------- -------
Total Revenue.................................... $128,439 127,336 92,888
======== ======= =======
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and
amortization)....................................... $ 49,620 45,302 26,579
======== ======= =======
LOTTERY OPERATIONS
Operating Revenues:
Service revenue.................................... $ 19,527 20,463 17,512
Sales revenue...................................... 28,269 5,385 38,650
-------- ------- -------
Total Revenue.................................... $ 47,796 25,848 56,162
======== ======= =======
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and
amortization)....................................... $ 15,009 13,652 18,779
======== ======= =======
COMPANY TOTAL
Operating Revenues:
Service revenue.................................... $137,794 132,260 98,592
Sales revenue...................................... 38,441 20,924 50,458
-------- ------- -------
Total Revenue.................................... $176,235 153,184 149,050
======== ======= =======
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and
amortization)....................................... $ 64,629 58,954 45,358
======== ======= =======
FISCAL 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1995
Revenue Analysis
Revenues increased 15% or $23.1 million to $176.2 million in the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1996 from $153.2 million in fiscal 1995.
The Pari-mutuel Operations service revenues of $118.3 million for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1996 improved $6.5 million or 6% compared to the prior
year principally because of the growth in Handle at Connecticut OTB
attributable to operation of the Sports Haven(R) simulcast/multi-entertainment
facility for the full fiscal year, coupled with higher revenues from the sale
of excess transponder time due to increased signal capacity, as well as
increased Handle at certain North American racetracks. Sales revenue declined
$5.4 million to $10.2 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996
reflecting the decrease in international equipment sales during the year.
Lottery Operations service revenues were down slightly for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1996 because of the change in the revenue mix of the
Company's European Lottery Operation from primarily service to sales during
1996 coupled with reduced wagering on the Connecticut lottery. Equipment sales
improved significantly
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in fiscal 1996 to $28.3 million from $5.4 million in fiscal 1995. This
improvement is attributable to the delivery of computer equipment by the
Company's European Lottery Operations to six German lottery contract sites, as
well as the delivery of terminals and parts to Italy's TOTIP pari-mutuel
lottery.
Gross Profit Analysis
Total gross profits earned by the Company, exclusive of depreciation and
amortization, increased $5.7 million, or 10%, to $64.6 million in fiscal 1996
as compared to $58.9 million in fiscal 1995.
Gross profits earned by the Pari-mutuel Operations of $49.6 million in
fiscal 1996 increased $4.3 million from $45.3 million in fiscal 1995,
principally due to the growth in Handle at Connecticut OTB. Other gross profit
increases resulting from increased North American pari-mutuel and off-track
betting revenues and higher simulcasting revenues were largely offset by
higher expenses in the Company's European pari-mutuel operations.
Gross profits earned by the Lottery Operations totaled $15.0 million for
fiscal 1996, an increase of $1.4 million compared to fiscal 1995 reflecting
the delivery of equipment by the Company's European Lottery Operations and an
increase in the number of terminals delivered to Italy's TOTIP pari-mutuel
lottery.
Gross profits on equipment sales were 33% for the year, a significant
improvement over fiscal 1995. Gross margins on services were approximately 38%
for 1996, down 3% from margins earned in fiscal 1995 reflecting the change in
revenue mix in the Company's European Lottery Operations.
Expense Analysis
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $3.6 million or 10%
to $32.9 million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996 from $36.5 million
in fiscal 1995. Expense reductions resulting from fiscal 1995 restructuring
activities and other cost reduction programs were partially offset by
increased expenses for legal compliance, litigation and compensation costs,
and contractual costs incurred upon the departure of the President of the
Company.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 15% to $40.9 million in the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1996 compared to $35.5 million in fiscal 1995.
The increase was primarily due to capital additions for North America's pari-
mutuel video gaming operations, new terminals and software installed at the
Connecticut State Lottery, investment in UNIBET software, the January 1995
acquisition by the Company of simulcasting assets, and the increased
investment in the Sports Haven(R) facility.
Interest expense decreased 9% from $16.4 million in fiscal 1995 to $14.8
million in the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996 reflecting a $0.3 million
increase due to additional borrowings, and a $0.5 million increase in
amortization of deferred financing costs. These increases were offset by a
$0.1 million decrease due to lower interest rates, and a decrease of $2.3
million due to bank waiver and amendment fees incurred in fiscal 1995.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $2.4 million in the 1996 period compared to an
expense of $2.7 million in the 1995 period. Income tax expense principally
reflects foreign tax expense, since no tax benefit has been recognized on
domestic operating losses.
FISCAL 1995 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1994
Revenue Analysis
Total revenues generated by the Company increased 3% or $4.1 million to
$153.2 million in fiscal 1995 from $149.1 million in fiscal 1994.
Service revenue of the Pari-mutuel Operations increased 38% or $30.7 million
to $111.8 million in fiscal 1995, compared to $81.1 million in fiscal 1994.
This revenue increase reflects continued improvement in the
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Company's off-track betting and pari-mutuel wagering businesses; significant
growth in the Company's simulcasting operations, largely reflecting its 1995
simulcasting asset acquisition; and the acquisition of the French pari-mutuel
wagering business in November 1994 which contributed $8.7 million to the
fiscal 1995 increase. Pari-mutuel Operations equipment and other sales
increased 32% or $3.7 million to $15.5 million in fiscal 1995 compared to
$11.8 million in fiscal 1994 primarily due to $4.5 million in equipment sales
by the French pari-mutuel wagering business.
Service revenue of the Lottery Operations increased 17% or $3.0 million to
$20.5 million in fiscal 1995 compared to $17.5 million in fiscal 1994
reflecting improved performance at the Company's European Lottery Operations.
Offsetting this revenue improvement was a decrease in equipment and other
sales revenue of $33.3 million from $38.7 million in fiscal 1994 to $5.4
million in fiscal 1995, largely due to the inclusion in fiscal 1994 of $25.8
million in revenues attributable to the sale of terminals to Italy's TOTIP
pari-mutuel lottery pool and $6.3 million in revenues associated with the
commencement of certain international lottery contracts received by the
Company's European Lottery Operations.
Gross Profit Analysis
Total gross profits earned on the Company's revenues, exclusive of
depreciation and amortization, increased $13.6 million, or 30%, to $59.0
million in fiscal 1995 as compared to $45.4 million in fiscal 1994. Excluding
1994 inventory, equipment and contract adjustments of $3.9 million and strike
expenses of $2.8 million, total gross profits increased $6.8 million during
the year.
Gross profits earned by the Pari-mutuel Operations of $45.3 million in
fiscal 1995 increased by $11.9 million from $33.4 million in fiscal 1994,
excluding the effect of the $6.8 million fiscal 1994 inventory, equipment and
contract adjustments and strike expenses, principally due to the first quarter
acquisition of its French pari-mutuel wagering operations which contributed
$4.6 million in gross profits. Other increases were realized in simulcasting
service revenue, primarily attributable to the acquisition of the simulcasting
assets and improvements for North American pari-mutuel and off-track betting
businesses.
Gross profits earned by the Lottery Operations totaled $13.7 million for
fiscal 1995, a decrease of $12.6 million compared to fiscal 1994, excluding
the effect of a $7.5 million fiscal 1994 contingent payment made in connection
with the Company's acquisition of its European Lottery Operations. Although
improvements in the European Lottery Operations resulted in increased gross
profits, such profits were only able to partially offset the decline in
profits as a result of the significant reduction in the number of terminals
delivered to Italy's TOTIP pari-mutuel lottery in 1995 as compared to 1994.
Expense Analysis
Selling, general and administrative expenses include marketing, sales,
administrative, engineering and software development, finance, legal and other
expenses. These expenses increased to $36.5 million for fiscal 1995 from $25.3
million in fiscal 1994, an increase of $11.2 million or 44%. Approximately
$4.2 million of the increase is due to the acquisition by the Company of its
French pari-mutuel wagering operations. Additional increases in fiscal 1995
selling, general and administrative expenses primarily reflect increased
expenses for market development, legal and other professional fees, and
increased expenses attributable to expanded simulcasting and European Lottery
Operations. Software systems and product development expenses totaled $2.4
million in fiscal 1995 compared to $1.4 million in fiscal 1994.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 40% to $35.5 million in
fiscal 1995 from $25.4 million in fiscal 1994. The increased depreciation and
amortization was primarily due to the acquisition by the Company of its French
pari-mutuel wagering operations and the acquisition of the simulcasting
assets; capital additions for North American pari-mutuel operations; and
increased amortization attributable to capitalized software systems
development costs for European Lottery Operations.
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Interest expense increased $10.0 million to $16.4 million in fiscal 1995
compared to $6.4 million in fiscal 1994. The increase primarily reflects
increased borrowings to finance capital additions for North American pari-
mutuel operations; the acquisition by the Company of its French pari-mutuel
wagering operations and the acquisition of simulcasting assets; $2.4 million
in 1995 bank credit agreement fees and other financing costs primarily related
to a waiver of certain financial covenant violations under the Company's
senior bank credit facility; and the 1994 capitalization of interest costs on
certain capital projects.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $2.7 million in fiscal 1995 as compared to a benefit
of $1.5 million in fiscal 1994. Income tax expense for fiscal 1995 principally
reflects foreign tax expense. Because of the Company's recent history of
losses, no tax benefit has been recognized on fiscal 1995 domestic operating
losses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During fiscal 1996, the Company generated net cash inflows of $21.3 million
which were reduced by unusual payments of $2.5 million under terms of the
litigation settlement and $3.9 million in connection with the Company's fiscal
1995 restructuring, resulting in net cash provided by operating activities of
$14.9 million. At October 31, 1996, the Company had cash and cash equivalents
of $6.0 million as compared to $5.0 million at October 31, 1995.
Net cash used in investing activities was $7.9 million in fiscal 1996.
Utilizing cash provided by operating activities, the Company invested in
contract expenditures and software systems development costs. Additionally,
the Company received approximately $1.0 million from the sale/leaseback of its
administration and development facility in Newark, Delaware, and $3.0 million
from the sale of its sports wagering business unit in October 1996. The net
proceeds from these transactions were used to reduce bank debt.
Net cash used by financing activities consisted primarily of borrowings of
$2.6 million under the Revolver in addition to repayments of $10.8 million,
including $8.0 million of principal repayments on the Company's A & B Term
Loans. Additionally, under an agreement with the holders of its 5.5%
Convertible Subordinated Debentures, the Company issued 936,369 unregistered
shares of Class A Common Stock in lieu of cash for interest payments during
the first six months of fiscal 1996. The Company also borrowed funds under
terms of the litigation settlement discussed in Note 16 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The Company believes that its cash resources at October 31, 1996 and its
anticipated cash flows arising from operations will provide sufficient
liquidity to meet scheduled interest payments and anticipated capital
expenditures in the next twelve months arising from current and anticipated
commitments.
On January 29, 1997, the Company amended the Senior Facility (the
"Amendment") to revise the maturity and amortization of the A and B Term
Loans, the maturity of the Revolver, the borrowing rate, certain financial
covenants and to revise how proceeds from asset sales reduce scheduled
principal payments. The maturity of the Revolver and A Term Loan was changed
to February 13, 1998 and scheduled quarterly principal payments on the A Term
Loan were reduced to $7.0 million in fiscal 1997, with the balance of $44.0
million due in fiscal 1998. The maturity of the B Term Loan was extended to
April 30, 1997 with the remaining balance of $1.0 million due in equal
installments of $0.5 million in January 1997 and April 1997. In connection
with the Amendment, the Company paid a fee of $250,000, agreed to pay fees of
up to $3.1 million at maturity if certain additional principal repayments are
not made prior to maturity of the Revolver, and to reduce the exercise price
of the 1995 and 1996 Lender Warrants from $2.98 and $1.25 per share,
respectively, to $.01 per share if the Senior Facility is not repaid in full
by December 1, 1997. Effective with the Amendment, borrowings under the Senior
Facility bear interest at the Prime lending rate plus a margin ranging from
0.75% to 2.00% depending on the timing and amount of additional principal
repayments made in fiscal 1997 in excess of scheduled principal repayments.
The Company believes, however, that additional cash resources, either from
new financings or the sale of assets or both, will be required to meet its
scheduled principal repayment requirements in fiscal 1998 under the Senior
Facility.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS No. 121"), effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS No. 121 requires, among other things,
that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and
used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Impairment losses should be based upon the fair value of the
asset, and reported in the period in which the recognition criteria are first
applied and met. The Company believes that the implementation of SFAS No. 121
will not have a material impact on its financial position or results of
operations.
In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation". This pronouncement permits the Company to choose either a new
fair value based method or the current APB opinion 25 intrinsic value based
method of accounting for its stock based compensation arrangements. The
Company intends to retain the intrinsic value based method of accounting for
its stock based compensation arrangements and provide the footnote disclosures
as required by SFAS No. 123 in fiscal 1997. Consequently, implementation of
this pronouncement will not impact the Company's financial position or results
of operations.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-K
(PAGE)
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Independent Auditors' Report......................................... 24
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets as of October 31, 1996 and 1995..................... 25
Statements of Operations for the years ended October 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994.......................................................... 26
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the years ended
October 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994................................... 27
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended October 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994.......................................................... 28
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................... 30
Schedule:
II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.............................. 48
All other schedules are omitted as the required information is inapplicable
or the information is presented in the consolidated financial statements or
related notes.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Autotote Corporation:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Autotote
Corporation and subsidiaries as listed in the accompanying index. In
connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we have
also audited the financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying
index. These consolidated financial statements and the financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements and financial statement schedule 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Autotote
Corporation and subsidiaries as of October 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended October 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information set forth therein.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
New York, New York
December 5, 1996, except for Notes 7 and 21
which are as of January 29, 1997
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1996 1995
--------- --------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................ $ 5,988 4,991
Restricted cash.......................................... 611 1,282
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $2,053 and $1,679 in 1996 and 1995,
respectively............................................ 18,257 21,700
Inventories.............................................. 5,780 12,497
Unbilled receivables..................................... 6,901 4,166
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets...... 3,131 3,121
--------- --------
Total current assets................................... 40,668 47,757
--------- --------
Property and equipment, at cost............................ 186,249 186,005
Less accumulated depreciation............................ 90,369 67,745
--------- --------
Net property and equipment............................. 95,880 118,260
--------- --------
Goodwill, net of amortization.............................. 21,024 26,986
Operating right, net of amortization....................... 16,848 17,848
Other assets and investments............................... 22,373 30,170
--------- --------
$ 196,793 241,021
========= ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt................... $ 9,234 10,772
Accounts payable......................................... 14,242 16,448
Accrued liabilities...................................... 20,057 23,783
Income taxes payable..................................... 379 1,878
--------- --------
Total current liabilities.............................. 43,912 52,881
--------- --------
Deferred income taxes...................................... 7,675 5,807
Other long-term liabilities................................ 5,612 3,984
Long-term debt, excluding current installments............. 119,790 126,492
Long-term debt, convertible subordinated debentures........ 40,000 40,000
--------- --------
Total liabilities...................................... 216,989 229,164
--------- --------
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, 2,000 shares
authorized, none outstanding............................ -- --
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 99,300
shares authorized, 31,474 and 30,528 shares outstanding
at October 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.............. 315 306
Class B non-voting common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, 700 shares authorized, none outstanding.......... -- --
Additional paid-in capital............................... 143,369 140,050
Accumulated deficit...................................... (163,664) (129,469)
Treasury stock, at cost.................................. (102) (295)
Currency translation adjustment.......................... (114) 1,265
--------- --------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)................... (20,196) 11,857
--------- --------
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7, 8, 12 and 14)...... $ 196,793 241,021
========= ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------
Operating revenues:
Services........................................ $137,794 132,260 98,592
Sales........................................... 38,441 20,924 50,458
-------- ------- -------
176,235 153,184 149,050
-------- ------- -------
Operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and
amortization shown below):
Services........................................ 85,742 78,569 61,158
Inventory, equipment and contract adjustments
and strike expenses............................ -- -- 6,781
Sales........................................... 25,864 15,661 35,753
-------- ------- -------
111,606 94,230 103,692
-------- ------- -------
Total gross profit............................ 64,629 58,954 45,358
Selling, general and administrative expenses...... 32,853 36,540 25,298
Restructuring and write-off of assets............. (649) 18,241 8,576
Depreciation and amortization..................... 40,853 35,463 25,418
-------- ------- -------
Operating loss................................ (8,428) (31,290) (13,934)
-------- ------- -------
Other deductions (income):
Interest expense................................ 14,837 16,362 6,408
Litigation settlement........................... 6,800 -- --
Other (income) expense.......................... 1,687 (436) (952)
-------- ------- -------
23,324 15,926 5,456
-------- ------- -------
Loss before income tax expense (benefit) and
extraordinary item............................. (31,752) (47,216) (19,390)
Income tax expense (benefit)...................... 2,443 2,673 (1,462)
-------- ------- -------
Loss before extraordinary item................ (34,195) (49,889) (17,928)
Extraordinary item--write-off of financing
fees......................................... -- -- 4,222
-------- ------- -------
Net loss...................................... $(34,195) (49,889) (22,150)
======== ======= =======
Loss per common share:
Loss per common share before extraordinary
item........................................... $ (1.09) (1.72) (0.64)
Extraordinary item--write-off of financing
fees........................................... -- -- (0.15)
-------- ------- -------
Loss per common share........................... $ (1.09) (1.72) (0.79)
======== ======= =======
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding...................................... 31,305 28,965 28,174
======== ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS)
ADDITIONAL CURRENCY TOTAL
COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED TREASURY TRANSLATION STOCKHOLDERS'
STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT STOCK ADJUSTMENT EQUITY (DEFICIT)
------ ---------- ----------- -------- ----------- ----------------
Balances, October 31,
1993................... $279 133,390 (57,430) -- (160) 76,079
Exercise of stock
options................ 4 1,398 -- -- -- 1,402
Exercise of warrants.... 5 76 -- -- -- 81
Currency translation
adjustment............. -- -- -- -- 309 309
Net loss................ -- -- (22,150) -- -- (22,150)
---- ------- -------- ---- ------ -------
Balances, October 31,
1994................... 288 134,864 (79,580) -- 149 55,721
Exercise of stock
options................ 2 439 -- (235) -- 206
Issuance of Class A
common stock, net of
issuance expenses...... 16 4,521 -- -- -- 4,537
Exercise of warrants.... -- 60 -- (60) -- --
Deferred compensation... -- 166 -- -- -- 166
Currency translation
adjustment............. -- -- -- -- 1,116 1,116
Net loss................ -- -- (49,889) -- -- (49,889)
---- ------- -------- ---- ------ -------
Balance, October 31,
1995................... 306 140,050 (129,469) (295) 1,265 11,857
Issuance of Class A
common stock, net of
issuance expenses...... 9 1,961 -- 193 -- 2,163
Issuance of warrants in
lieu of cash........... -- 1,012 -- -- -- 1,012
Deferred compensation... -- 346 -- -- -- 346
Currency translation
adjustment............. -- -- -- -- (1,379) (1,379)
Net loss................ -- -- (34,195) -- -- (34,195)
---- ------- -------- ---- ------ -------
Balance, October 31,
1996................... $315 143,369 (163,664) (102) (114) (20,196)
==== ======= ======== ==== ====== =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS)
1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss......................................... $(34,195) (49,889) (22,150)
-------- ------- -------
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................. 40,853 35,463 25,418
Write-off of non-cash financing fees........... -- -- 4,222
Restructuring charges and asset write-offs, net
of cash payments.............................. (649) 17,359 8,576
Change in deferred income taxes................ 1,868 854 (989)
Litigation settlement, net of cash payments.... 4,250 -- --
Loss on asset sales............................ 1,401 314 --
Non-cash interest charges...................... 636 1,564 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of effects of purchase/disposition of
subsidiaries:
Restricted cash.............................. 671 (649) (633)
Accounts receivable.......................... 1,977 6,576 (10,579)
Inventories.................................. 5,920 (4,276) 3,467
Unbilled receivables......................... (3,182) 2,264 (6,015)
Accounts payable............................. (1,834) (616) 2,812
Accrued liabilities.......................... (3,110) (2,578) 6,114
Other.......................................... 262 1,604 (2,801)
-------- ------- -------
Total adjustments............................ 49,063 57,879 29,592
-------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by operating activities.......... 14,868 7,990 7,442
-------- ------- -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures............................. (2,103) (9,990) (19,533)
Expenditures for equipment under wagering systems
contracts....................................... (7,138) (8,150) (39,932)
Increase in other assets and investments......... (3,007) (13,262) (20,629)
Purchase of companies, net of cash acquired...... -- (14,400) --
Proceeds from asset sales........................ 4,684 1,000 --
Other............................................ (325) 988 (350)
-------- ------- -------
Net cash used in investing activities.............. (7,889) (43,814) (80,444)
-------- ------- -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments under lines of credit............. -- (250) (474)
Net borrowings under senior bank credit
facility........................................ 2,610 27,832 101,448
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt......... 2,550 4,198 17,556
Payments on long-term debt....................... (10,829) (2,367) (51,562)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock....... -- 4,495 1,483
-------- ------- -------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities... (5,669) 33,908 68,451
-------- ------- -------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash............ (313) 797 137
-------- ------- -------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents... 997 (1,119) (4,414)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year....... 4,991 6,110 10,524
-------- ------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year............. $ 5,988 4,991 6,110
======== ======= =======
(Continued)
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS--(CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
1996 and 1995
See notes 7, 13 and 14 for a description of the issuance of warrants,
assumption of mortgage by the buyer of the sports wagering business, capital
lease transactions, the exchange of services for common stock and, in 1995, the
exchange of stock options for Performance Accelerated Restricted Stock.
1994
Net transfers from goodwill to property and equipment were $6,751 in
accordance with finalization of purchase price allocations for the 1993
acquisitions. See notes 3 and 8 for a description of acquisitions and capital
lease transactions.
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid during the year for:
OCTOBER 31,
--------------------
1996 1995 1994
------- ------ -----
Interest (net of interest capitalized of $81 and
$1,113 in 1995 and 1994, respectively).............. $14,318 12,504 4,979
Income taxes......................................... $ 2,291 3,260 2,386
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(1) DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Description of the Business
Autotote Corporation (the Company) and its subsidiaries are primarily
engaged in the design, sale and operation of computerized wagering
systems for pari-mutuel wagering, sports/race wagering, simulcasting
services and lottery applications in the United States, Europe and
Asia, as well as the operation of certain off-track betting concerns in
the United States and Europe.
(b) Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of the Company and subsidiaries in which the Company's ownership is
greater than 50%. Investments in other entities where the Company has
the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee are
accounted for principally on the equity basis. Under the equity method,
investments are stated at cost plus the Company's equity in
undistributed earnings after acquisition.
All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with an
original maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
(d) Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents amounts on deposit by customers for TeleBet
wagering. State regulations require the Company to maintain such
balances until deposited amounts are wagered or returned to the
customer.
(e) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined as follows:
ITEM COST METHOD
---- -----------
Parts....................... First-in, first-out or weighted moving
average.
Work-in-process & Finished Specific identification or weighted moving
goods...................... average for direct material and labor;
other fixed and variable production costs
are allocated as a percentage of direct
labor cost.
Ticket paper................ First-in, first-out
The Company adjusts inventory accounts on a periodic basis to reflect
the impact of potential obsolescence.
(f) Unbilled Receivables
Unbilled receivables represent costs and related earnings in excess of
payments made by customers.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(1) DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES--(CONTINUED)
(g) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and
equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
ESTIMATED LIFE
ITEM IN YEARS
---- --------------
Machinery and equipment................................... 3-7
Buildings................................................. 15-40
Transportation............................................ 3-7
Furniture and fixtures.................................... 5-10
Building and leasehold improvements....................... 5-30
Depreciation expense includes the amortization of capital leased
assets.
(h) Deferred Installation Costs
Certain installation costs consisting of installation materials,
customer contracted software and installation labor associated with
leased systems are deferred and amortized over the lives of the leases
unless such costs are reimbursed by the lessee, in which case such
amounts are included in revenue and cost of sales. Deferred
installation costs, net of accumulated depreciation, included in
property and equipment were approximately $7,034,000 and $9,482,000 at
October 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
(i) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair
value of the net assets of acquired companies. The excess of costs over
net assets acquired arising from the Company's acquisition of Autotote
Lottery, SEPMO and IDB is being amortized on a straight-line basis over
five years. The excess of costs over net assets acquired for Tele
Control, and ETAG is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 7
and 10 years, respectively. Total goodwill amounted to $21,024,000 and
$26,986,000 net of accumulated amortization of $13,822,000 and
$8,673,000 as of October 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company assesses the recoverability of this intangible asset by
determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its
remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future cash flows
of the acquired operation and other considerations. The amount of
impairment of goodwill, if any, is measured based on projected
discounted future cash flows.
(j) Operating Right
On July 1, 1993, the Company acquired the exclusive right to operate
the Connecticut off-track betting system. This operating asset is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over twenty years and amounted to
$16,848,000 and $17,848,000 net of accumulated amortization of
$3,357,000 and $2,357,000 at October 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
(k) Other Assets and Investments
The Company capitalizes costs associated with internally developed
and/or purchased software systems for new products and enhancements to
existing products that meet technological feasibility and
recoverability tests. The Company also capitalizes costs associated
with the procurement of long-term financing, and costs attributable to
transponder leases, patents, trademarks, marketing rights, and non-
competition and employment agreements arising primarily from business
acquisitions. These capitalized costs are amortized on the straight-
line basis over their useful lives.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(1) DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES--(CONTINUED)
(l) Revenue Recognition
Revenues from wagering system, simulcast and lottery service contracts
are recognized over the contract period pursuant to the terms of the
contracts. Costs of providing operating services under contracts are
charged to earnings in the period incurred. Revenue from the operation
of off-track betting concerns is recognized based on a percentage of
amounts wagered.
Revenues from major contracts for the sale of wagering systems and
revenues for contracted software development are recognized on the
percentage of completion method of accounting based on the ratio of
costs incurred to the total estimated costs. Any anticipated losses on
fixed price contracts are charged to earnings when such losses can be
estimated. The Company recognizes revenue from software licenses upon
shipment if post-delivery obligations are insignificant and if the terms
of the agreement are such that the payment obligation is non-cancelable
and non-refundable. Revenue arising from the sale of component equipment
and supplies is recognized when earned.
(m) Income Taxes
Income taxes are calculated using the asset and liability method under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 109. Under this
method, deferred income taxes are calculated by applying enacted
statutory tax rates to cumulative temporary differences between
financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of existing assets
and liabilities. Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred taxes of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes
the enactment date.
(n) Loss Per Common Share
Loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares
of common stock outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalents
are not included in the calculation of loss per share since their
inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
(o) Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated at year-end
rates of exchange and operations are translated at the average rates of
exchange for the year. Gains or losses resulting from translating the
foreign currency financial statements are accumulated as a separate
component of stockholders' equity (deficit). Gains or losses resulting
from foreign currency transactions are included in other income
(deductions) in the consolidated statements of operations.
(p) Financial Statement Preparation
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. Some of the more significant estimates
being made involve percentage of completion for contracted software
development projects, capitalization of software development costs,
evaluation of the recoverability of assets and assessment of litigation
and contingencies, including income and other taxes. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
(q) Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years consolidated
financial statements to conform to the current presentation.
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(2) UNUSUAL ITEMS
In the third quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company recorded charges in other
deductions of $.6 million for costs incurred in connection with the Company's
unsuccessful third quarter 1996 debt offering, and charges in selling, general
and administrative expense of $.6 million for contractual payments related to
the departure of the President of the Company. Partially offsetting these
costs was the reversal of $.6 million of 1995 restructuring cost accruals
because of the Company's current plan to continue limited manufacturing of
wagering terminals at its Ireland plant.
In fiscal 1995, the Company recognized unusual charges of $20.9 million,
substantially resulting from the Company's restructuring, and certain
valuation adjustments. Restructuring charges of $11.6 million were
attributable to the closure of the Owings Mills Lottery support facility and
the scaling back of certain international activities, including the planned
closing of the Company's manufacturing facility in Ballymahon, Ireland. The
Company also wrote-off $6.6 million relating to certain investments and other
non-current assets which included $2.7 million attributable to the Company's
Mexican VGM contracts, $2.6 million attributable to European wagering
terminals, and $1.3 million attributable to other assets. The remaining $2.7
million of unusual charges included miscellaneous asset valuation adjustments
and severance costs. In addition, the Company recorded $1.7 million of unusual
charges for bank credit agreement costs primarily relating to a waiver of
certain financial covenants under the Company's Senior Facility. As a result
of these charges, the Company anticipates total cash obligations of
approximately $5.9 million, of which $4.3 million was paid through October 31,
1996 and $.6 million was reversed because of the Company's decision to
continue limited manufacturing in Ireland. The Company has satisfied all cash
obligations with respect to the 1995 restructuring charges.
In fiscal 1994, the Company recorded $15.4 million of unusual charges. These
charges included $3.9 million primarily consisting of inventory, equipment and
contract adjustments in connection with an acquisition; restructuring charges
of $3.8 million resulting from closing the Company's Newark, Delaware
manufacturing facility and the discontinuing of certain product lines; a $4.7
million write-off of certain assets principally relating to domestic and
overseas projects and costs of $2.8 million incurred as a result of a strike
by the field service employees of the Company's pari-mutuel operations in
North America. In addition, the Company recorded an extraordinary item
consisting of a non-cash write-off of financing fees and expenses of $4.2
million associated with the Company's repayment of its prior senior bank
credit facility. The Company has satisfied all cash obligations with respect
to the 1994 unusual charges.
(3) ACQUISITIONS
1995
In January 1995, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of the
Simulcast Division of LDDS Corporation (formerly IDB Communications Group,
Inc.) ("IDB") and the rights and obligations under leases relating to eight C-
band satellite transponders for a purchase price of $13.7 million in cash. The
acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method of accounting, and
accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired
based on estimates of fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of
the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired
was $5.3 million, and has been recorded as goodwill which is being amortized
over 5 years.
On November 1, 1994, the Company acquired 80% of the outstanding capital
stock of the holding company of SEPMO S.A., ("SEPMO"), a French supplier of
wagering systems and services to the French off-track betting network and
other customers, for cash of approximately $281,000, plus acquisition related
costs. In addition to the purchase consideration, the Company concurrently
advanced the SEPMO holding company approximately $2 million for purposes of
repaying certain convertible debt and purchasing the minority holdings
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(3) ACQUISITIONS--(CONTINUED)
in certain subsidiary companies. The remaining 20% of the capital stock of the
holding company of SEPMO was scheduled to be purchased over a four year period
at a price to be determined by formula based on the results of operations of
SEPMO on a consolidated basis during the period, provided that the aggregate
purchase price for such additional shares will be at least the equivalent of 3
million French francs and not in excess of the equivalent of 9 million French
francs (approximately $600,000 and $1,800,000, respectively, based on exchange
rates in effect at October 31, 1995). In July 1995, the Company purchased an
additional 5% of the holding company of SEPMO's stock for $61,000. The
acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method of accounting, and
accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired
based on estimates of fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of
the purchase price plus acquisition related costs over the estimated fair
values of the net assets acquired was $3.2 million, and has been recorded as
goodwill which is being amortized over 5 years. Currently, certain officers of
SEPMO retain the remaining 15% of the capital stock of SEPMO's holding
company.
The operating results of these acquisitions are included in the Company's
consolidated results of operations from the respective dates of the
acquisitions.
1994
On July 20, 1994, Marvin H. Sugarman Productions, Inc. ("MHSP") and Racing
Technology, Inc. ("RTI") were acquired in an exchange of 500,000 shares of the
Company's Class A Common Stock for all of the outstanding shares of MHSP and
RTI. The transaction was accounted for as a pooling of interests.
(4) INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
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1996 1995
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Parts........................................................ $ 3,295 4,667
Work-in-process.............................................. 909 4,724
Finished goods............................................... 1,028 2,541
Ticket paper................................................. 548 565
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$ 5,780 12,497
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Work-in-process includes costs for equipment expected to be sold. Costs
incurred for equipment associated with specific wagering system contracts not
yet placed in service are classified as construction in progress in property
and equipment (see Note 5).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(5) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, including assets under capital leases, consist of
the following:
OCTOBER 31,
----------------
1996 1995
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Machinery, equipment and deferred installation costs....... $156,816 144,628
Land and buildings......................................... 14,967 20,169
Transportation equipment................................... 414 656
Furniture and fixtures..................................... 4,739 4,488
Leasehold improvements..................................... 4,621 4,972
Construction in progress................................... 4,692 11,092
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$186,249 186,005
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Depreciation expense for the years ended October 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994
amounted to $23,632,000, $19,208,000 and $14,256,000, respectively.
For financial reporting purposes, at October 31, 1996 and 1995, costs for
equipment associated with specific wagering systems contracts not yet placed
in service are recorded as construction in progress. When the equipment is
placed in service at wagering facilities, the related costs are transferred
from construction in progress to machinery and equipment.
Under wagering systems contracts, the Company retains ownership of all
equipment located at wagering facilities.
(6) OTHER ASSETS AND INVESTMENTS
Other assets and investments (net) consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
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1996 1995
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Software systems development costs............................ $12,132 15,872
Deferred financing costs...................................... 2,056 1,943
Deferred transponder costs.................................... 2,531 3,656
Other intangible assets....................................... 921 2,143
Other assets.................................................. 4,733 6,556
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$22,373 30,170
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In 1996 and 1995, the Company capitalized $1,741,000 and $7,355,000,
respectively, of costs associated with development of its lottery software,
principally its UNIBET software developed for the international market, as
well as $460,000 and $2,380,000, respectively, of costs related primarily to
video gaming and pari-mutuel terminal applications. In 1995, the Company
wrote-off $6,378,000 of capitalized costs relating primarily to lottery
software and wagering terminal applications development. This write-off is
included in the Company's third quarter 1995 restructuring costs. In 1994, the
Company capitalized $6,012,000 of costs primarily related to lottery and video
lottery systems. Capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over
a period of five years. Amortization of capitalized software systems
development costs was $5,417,000, $4,274,000, and $2,245,000 for the years
ended October 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Deferred financing costs relate to those costs associated with the
procurement of long term financing by the Company. Such costs are amortized
over the life of the financing agreements. In 1996, the Company expensed
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(6) OTHER ASSETS AND INVESTMENTS--(CONTINUED)
$650,000 of costs incurred in connection with its unsuccessful bond financing.
In 1995, the Company capitalized $405,000 incurred in connection with its 1995
financing programs and expensed $321,000 of fees incurred during the year
which had no future benefit. In 1994, the Company wrote off $4.2 million of
deferred financing fees and expenses associated with the Company's repayment
of its prior senior credit facility with Heller Financial Group, Inc.
Amortization expense was $1,654,000, $785,000 and $534,000 for the years ended
October 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Deferred transponder costs arose in connection with the acquisition of IDB
and are being amortized over a four year period. Amortization expense in 1996
and 1995 amounted to $1,125,000 and $844,000, respectively.
(7) LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
----------------
1996 1995
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Revolver, due February 13, 1998, interest payable as
defined, (8.28% at October 31, 1996), secured by the
assets of the Company.................................... $ 71,890 129,280
A and B Term Loans, due in quarterly installments through
February 13, 1998, interest payable as defined, (8.28% at
October 31, 1996), secured by the assets of the Company.. 52,000 --
5.5% subordinated debentures due August, 2001, convertible
into Class A Common Stock at $20.00 per share, interest
due semi-annually........................................ 40,000 40,000
Capital lease obligations, due in monthly installments
through January 2000, interest rates ranging from 7.93%
to 11.0%................................................. 1,516 1,985
Term Loan due in April 2003,interest payable at 8%........ 1,250 --
Mortgage loan due in monthly installments through April
2003, interest payable at 8%............................. 890 1,033
European bank credit facility, reducing at $100,000 per
year, interest at 5.0%, secured by assets of the
Company.................................................. 317 359
European bank credit facility, reducing $63,000 in fiscal
1997 and $100,000 per year thereafter, interest at 8%,
secured by assets of the Company......................... 283 --
Term loan due in monthly installments of $39,000, interest
payable at approximately 8% secured by the equipment..... 787 731
Irish Development Authority grant, due upon shut-down of
plant.................................................... 30 531
Various term loans due in installments through March 1999
at interest rates ranging from 7.33% to 13.75%........... -- 1,056
Mortgage loan transferred to buyer upon sale of sports
wagering business unit................................... -- 2,093
Commercial Development Revenue Bond, interest payable at
approximately 8.75%, secured by buildings and
improvements............................................. -- 126
Note payable--Video equipment vendor, payable in monthly
installments through September 1999, interest payable at
11%...................................................... 61 70
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Total long-term debt.................................... 169,024 177,264
Less current installments............................... 9,234 10,772
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Long-term debt, excluding current installments.......... $159,790 166,492
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(7) LONG-TERM DEBT--(CONTINUED)
The Company's senior bank credit facility is governed by the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated January 26, 1996 (the "Senior Facility") for
which Bankers Trust is agent. The Senior Facility provides for: 1) a $55
million term loan (the "A Term Loan"), 2) a $5 million term loan (the "B Term
Loan"), and 3) a $75 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver"), which
includes a $25 million sublimit for letters of credit. In connection with the
January 1996 amendment of the Senior Facility, the Company issued to the Banks
warrants to purchase 525,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, subject to
adjustments, at an exercise price of $1.25 per share (the "1996 Lender
Warrants") having an estimated fair value of approximately $1.0 million (see
Note 13). On January 29, 1997, the Company amended the Senior Facility (the
"Amendment") to revise the maturity and amortization of the A and B Term
Loans, the maturity of the Revolver, the borrowing rate, certain financial
covenants and to revise how proceeds from asset sales reduce scheduled
principal payments. The maturity of the Revolver and A Term Loan was changed
to February 13, 1998 and scheduled quarterly principal payments on the A Term
Loan were reduced to $7.0 million in fiscal 1997, with the balance of $44.0
million due in fiscal 1998. The maturity of the B Term Loan was extended to
April 30, 1997 with the remaining balance of $1.0 million due in equal
installments of $0.5 million in January 1997 and April 1997. In connection
with the Amendment, the Company paid a fee of $250,000, agreed to pay fees of
up to $3.1 million at maturity if certain additional principal repayments are
not made prior to maturity of the Revolver, and to reduce the exercise price
of the 1995 and 1996 Lender Warrants from $2.98 and $1.25 per share,
respectively, to $.01 per share if the Senior Facility is not repaid in full
by December 1, 1997.
Effective with the Amendment, borrowings under the Senior Facility bear
interest at the Prime lending rate plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.00%
depending on the timing and amount of additional principal repayments made in
fiscal 1997 in excess of scheduled principal repayments. The Senior Facility
permits voluntary prepayments, and requires mandatory repayments upon the
occurrence of certain events and in certain amounts, including certain
proceeds from assets sales, equity sales and debt raised; and 75% of annual
"Excess Cashflow," as defined. A commitment fee of 0.5% per year is payable on
the unused amount under the Revolver. A letter of credit fee equal to 2.75%
plus a facing fee of 1/8 of 1% per year is payable on each letter of credit
issued.
The Senior Facility contains various financial and other covenants,
including restrictions on the Company's acquisitions, indebtedness,
investments and capital expenditures, and covenants that prohibit the payment
of cash dividends on the Company's stock and distributions to stockholders. In
addition to customary events of default, a change of control of the Company
(as defined) constitutes an event of default under the Senior Facility. The
Senior Facility is guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries and is
secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
During 1996, the Company amended the Senior Facility to permit the
settlement of the shareholder litigation and payment of the Company's $1.0
million obligation in connection therewith, adjusted certain financial
covenants, deferred an aggregate of $1.0 million of A Term Loan and B Term
Loan payments from April 1996 until July 1996, and the sale of the Company's
sports wagering business in October 1996 and application of the net sales
proceeds against the A and B Term Loans.
Amounts outstanding in 1995 were governed by a credit facility with the same
banks which provided the Company with a five year revolving credit facility in
the amount of $125 million to $135 million. The Company was in violation of
certain covenants under this Senior Facility at various times throughout
fiscal 1994 and 1995. The Company obtained a number of amendments, waivers and
consents during this period to remedy these covenant violations in exchange
for specified fees paid in cash of $1.4 million, through the issuance of
warrants in September 1995 to purchase 385,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
at an exercise price of $3.00 per share
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(7) LONG-TERM DEBT--(CONTINUED)
(the "1995 Lender Warrants"), and by deferring cash payments due Debenture
holders from August 1995 until February 1996 (the "1995 Letter Agreement"). The
Company was also required to raise cash in fiscal 1995 through the sale of
assets ($1.2 million) and the issuance of additional equity ($4.42 million,
net, from the sale of 1.56 million shares of Class A Common Stock in accordance
with the provisions of a Regulation S offering of securities).
The Company has outstanding $40,000,000 principal amount of 5.5% convertible
subordinated debentures due 2001 (the Debentures) in a private placement. The
Debentures are convertible into 2,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a
conversion price of $20.00 per share. $17,500,000 of the proceeds were used to
complete the Tele Control Group acquisition, $10,000,000 of the proceeds were
applied to borrowings under the Senior Facility and the remainder was used for
capital expenditures and other corporate purposes.
On November 6, 1995, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement (the "1995
Letter Agreement") with holders of its 5.5% Convertible Subordinated Debentures
whereby the holders agreed to accept unregistered shares of the Company's Class
A Common Stock in lieu of cash for the August 1995 and February 1996 interest
payments in the amount of $1,100,000 each. The 1995 Letter Agreement provides
demand and piggy-back registration rights to the Debenture holders with respect
to the unregistered shares. In November 1995 and March 1996, the Company issued
422,500 and 513,869 shares of Class A Common Stock in payment of the interest
due August 1995 and February 1996, respectively.
As of October 31, 1996, the Company had approximately $19,000 available for
borrowing under its Revolver, with $3,091,000 in outstanding letters of credit
and $123,890,000 in outstanding borrowings.
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the next five fiscal years and
thereafter are as follows: 1997, $9,234,000; 1998, $118,303,000; 1999,
$804,000; 2000, $288,000; 2001, $40,148,000; and thereafter, $247,000.
(8) LEASES
At October 31, 1996, the Company was obligated under operating leases
covering office equipment, office space, transponders and transportation
equipment expiring at various dates through 2006. Future minimum lease payments
required under these leasing arrangements at October 31, 1996 are as follows:
1997, $9,957,000; 1998, $9,941,000; 1999, $5,474,000; 2000, $2,011,000; 2001,
$1,013,000; and thereafter $3,527,000. The Company also leases equipment as
needed under various month-to-month lease agreements. Total rental expense
under these operating leases was $10,183,000, $7,715,000, and $3,211,000 in the
years ended October 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The Company entered into capital lease obligations of $1,023,000, and
$587,000 during the years ended October 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. There
were no new capital leases in fiscal 1996.
(9) INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
The consolidated loss before income tax expense (benefit) and extraordinary
item, by domestic and foreign source, is as follows:
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995 1994
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Domestic....................................... $(28,714) (45,966) (26,090)
Foreign........................................ (3,038) (1,250) 6,700
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Consolidated loss before income tax expense
(benefit) and extraordinary item.............. $(31,752) (47,216) (19,390)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(9) INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)--(CONTINUED)
Income tax expense (benefit) consists of:
CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL
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(IN THOUSANDS)
1996--Foreign....................................... $ 575 1,868 2,443
====== ====== ======
1995--Foreign....................................... $1,819 854 2,673
====== ====== ======
1994--Federal....................................... $ (579) (5,670) (6,249)
1994--Foreign....................................... 106 4,681 4,787
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$ (473) (989) (1,462)
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Temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and
tax basis of assets and liabilities that give rise to significant portions of
the deferred tax liability (asset) relate to the following:
OCTOBER 31,
-----------------
1996 1995
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(IN THOUSANDS)
CURRENT DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (ASSET)
Accrued restructuring costs........................... $ -- (1,948)
Accrued litigation costs.............................. (2,690) --
Accrued vacation...................................... (666) (685)
Inventory reserve..................................... (670) (571)
Other accrued liabilities............................. (1,240) (1,347)
Reserve for doubtful accounts......................... (420) (417)
-------- -------
Current deferred tax asset.......................... (5,686) (4,968)
Accrued foreign contract reserve...................... 2,833 5,116
-------- -------
Current deferred tax liability (asset), net......... (2,853) 148
-------- -------
NONCURRENT DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (ASSET)
Intangible assets difference in amortization periods.. 881 776
Property and equipment due to differences in financial
reporting and tax depreciation methods............... 7,705 8,330
Other, net............................................ 1,351 226
Interest charge, Domestic International Sales Corp.... 4,716 4,495
-------- -------
Noncurrent deferred tax liability, net.............. 14,653 13,827
-------- -------
Net operating loss carryforward....................... (41,498) (31,448)
Foreign tax credit carryforward....................... (474) (759)
Alternative minimum tax credits....................... (184) (184)
Research and experimentation credits.................. (150) (150)
-------- -------
Noncurrent deferred tax asset....................... (42,306) (32,541)
Valuation allowance................................... 38,181 24,373
-------- -------
Noncurrent deferred tax asset, net.................. (4,125) (8,168)
-------- -------
Noncurrent deferred tax liability................... 10,528 5,659
-------- -------
Net deferred tax liability on balance sheet......... $ 7,675 5,807
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(9) INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)--(CONTINUED)
The aggregate deferred tax assets before valuation allowance at October 31,
1996, and 1995 were $47,992,000 and $37,509,000, respectively. The aggregate
deferred tax liabilities at October 31, 1996 and 1995 were $17,486,000 and
$18,943,000, respectively.
The actual tax expense (benefit) differs from the "expected" tax benefit
(computed by applying the U.S. Federal corporate rate of 34% to loss before
income taxes (benefit) and extraordinary item) as follows:
OCTOBER 31,
-------------------------
1996 1995 1994
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Computed "expected" tax benefit................. $(10,796) (16,053) (6,593)
Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting
from:
Additional provision for foreign source
income....................................... -- -- 1,754
Unused net operating loss..................... 9,661 15,450 --
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets... -- -- 384
Foreign tax differential...................... 3,276 3,098 2,654
Other, net.................................... 302 178 339
-------- ------- ------
$ 2,443 2,673 (1,462)
======== ======= ======
As a result of the 1994 loss and the allocation of income tax benefit to
continuing operations, no deferred tax benefit remained to be allocated to the
extraordinary loss or additional capital.
The Company has regular tax net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $1,794,000 that expire in 2005, $1,222,000 that expire in 2006,
$954,000 that expire in 2008, $29,910,000 that expire in 2009, $45,440,000
that expire in 2010 and $23,885,000 that expire in 2011.
The Company has minimum tax credit carryforwards (which can be carried
forward indefinitely) of approximately $184,000, regular foreign tax credits
of approximately $474,000 and research and experimentation credit
carryforwards of approximately $150,000. Regular foreign tax credits of
$195,000 expire in 1997, and the balance of $279,000 expire in 1998. The
research and experimentation credits expire from 1997 to 2003.
The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in the amount of $5,894,000
was established in 1994. The net changes in the valuation allowance for the
years ended October 31, 1996 and 1995 were an increase of $13,808,000 and
$18,479,000, respectively.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers
whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred
tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the
periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management
considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future
taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Because
of tax losses in recent years, no deferred tax assets have been recorded.
Subsequently recognized tax benefits relating to the valuation allowance for
deferred tax assets as of October 31, 1996 will be allocated as follows (in
thousands):
Income tax benefit that would be reported in the consolidated
statements of operations......................................... $35,331
Additional capital (benefit from exercise of stock options)....... 2,850
-------
$38,181
=======
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(10) PENSION PLANS
The Company has a defined benefit plan for union employees. Retirement
benefits under the plan are based upon the number of years of credited service
up to a maximum of thirty years for the majority of the employees. The
Company's policy is to fund the minimum contribution permissible by the
Internal Revenue Service.
The following are the components of pension expense related to the defined
benefit plan:
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS)
Service cost............................................... $ 62 63 78
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation.............. 89 82 81
Actual return on plan assets............................... (19) (87) (32)
Net amortization and deferral.............................. (66) 16 (38)
---- --- ---
$ 66 74 89
==== === ===
The assets and obligations of the defined benefit plan at October 31, 1996
and 1995 are as follows:
1996 1995
------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits
of $1,170,000 and $1,112,000 at October 31, 1996 and
1995, respectively....................................... $ 1,349 1,255
------- ------
Projected benefit obligation for services rendered to
date..................................................... 1,349 1,272
Plan assets at fair value (invested in insurance company
general accounts guaranteed as to principal)............. 1,230 1,043
------- ------
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets..... 119 229
------- ------
Funded status............................................. (119) (229)
Unrecognized net obligation............................... 52 57
Unrecognized prior service cost........................... 80 88
Unrecognized net loss..................................... 273 209
------- ------
Prepaid pension cost...................................... $ 286 125
======= ======
The accumulated benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of
benefits based upon the benefit multiplied by the participants' historical
years of service.
The accumulated and projected benefit obligation for 1996 and 1995 were
calculated using the unit credit method and reflect the following assumptions:
discount rate of 7.25% in 1996 and 1995, with a 9% long-term rate of return on
assets.
In connection with its collective bargaining agreements, the Company
participates with other companies in a defined benefit pension plan covering
union employees. Payments made to the multi-employer plan were approximately
$204,000, $187,000, and $313,000 during the years ended October 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994, respectively.
The Company has a 401(K) plan covering all employees who are not covered by
a collective bargaining agreement. Company contributions to the plan are at
the discretion of the Board of Directors. Pension expense for the years ended
October 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 amounted to approximately $814,000, $839,000,
and $756,000, respectively. The Company has a 401K plan for all union
employees which does not provide for Company contributions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(11) MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
The Company has an inactive management incentive compensation plan which is
included in the accompanying financial statements net of future tax benefits.
The obligations of the plan will be satisfied, upon favorable termination of
employment, through the issuance of 53,250 shares of Class A Common Stock at a
stated value of $3.33 per share.
The Company also makes cash awards to key management personnel based on
contractual commitments, overall profitability of the Company, as well as
individual performance. Management incentive compensation expense amounted to
$439,000, $1,157,000, and $884,000 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
(12) SERVICE CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS
Service contracts for wagering systems in North America generally cover a
five-year period and provide for substantial related services such as
software, maintenance personnel, computer operators, and certain operating
supplies. They also provide for certain warranties covering operation of the
equipment, machines, display equipment, and central computing equipment. The
breach of such warranties could result in significant liquidated damages. The
equipment is placed at customer facilities under contracts generally providing
for revenue based on the greater of a percentage of total amounts wagered or a
specified minimum. The Company also has service contracts based on a
percentage of total amounts wagered with no specified minimum.
Minimum annual payments expected to be received under service contracts in
effect as of October 31, 1996 with specified minimums are as follows: 1997,
$14,593,000; 1998, $12,528,000; 1999, $9,933,000; 2000, $7,694,000; 2001,
$4,558,000; and thereafter $3,675,000
(13) CAPITAL STOCK
The Company has two classes of common stock consisting of Class A Common
Stock and Class B Non-voting Common Stock (Class B Common Stock). All shares
of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitle holders to the same
rights and privileges except that the Class B Common Stock is non-voting. Each
share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common
Stock.
During 1996, the Company issued 17,460 shares of Class A Common Stock in
settlement of a PARS obligation (see Note 14). During 1995, the Company issued
12,000 and 15,000 shares of unregistered Class A Common Stock in exchange for
early termination of a services contract and in payment for services provided
to the Company related to MHSPI, respectively.
In October 1995, the Company completed a private placement of its Class A
Common Stock which raised net proceeds of $4,420,089 through the sale of
1,562,849 shares in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S. These
shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not
be offered for sale or sold in the United States absent registration or an
applicable exemption from registration requirements. The Company used the net
proceeds, after deducting expenses of the offering, to repay a portion of the
revolving loans outstanding under its Bank Credit Facility.
In November 1995, the Company entered into an Agreement with holders of its
5.5% Convertible Subordinated Debentures whereby the holders would receive
unregistered shares of Class A Common Stock in lieu of cash for interest
payments due in August 1995 and February 1996 in the amount of $1,100,000
each. Accordingly, the Company issued 422,500 shares in November 1995 and
513,869 shares in March 1996 (see Note 7).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(13) CAPITAL STOCK--(CONTINUED)
Warrants
At October 31, 1996, the Company had the following warrants outstanding,
including adjustments made in accordance with certain anti-dilution
provisions:
NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE EXPIRATION
--------- -------- ----------------
Warrants to purchase Class A Common
Stock:
1991 Warrants........................ 2,307,400 $1.64 October 31, 1999
1995 Warrants........................ 387,317 $2.98 April 30, 2000
1996 Warrants........................ 525,000 $1.25 April 20, 1998
---------
Total Class A Common Stock
Warrants.......................... 3,219,717
=========
Warrants to purchase Class B Common
Stock................................. 146,793 $3.83 October 30, 2003
=========
In connection with the January 29, 1997 amendment of the Senior Facility,
the Company agreed to reduce the exercise price of the 1995 and 1996 Lender
Warrants from $2.98 and $1.25 per share, respectively, to $.01 per share if
the Senior Facility is not repaid in full by December 1, 1997 (see Note 7).
(14) STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has three stock option plans under which shares of Class A
Common Stock have been authorized and are reserved for issuance to employees,
officers and directors: the 1984 Stock Option Plan (the "1984 Plan")--
1,350,000 shares; the 1992 Equity Incentive Plan (the "1992 Plan")--3,000,000
shares; and the 1995 Equity Incentive Plan (the "1995 Plan")--2,000,000
shares.
In May 1995, the Company offered holders of stock options with exercise
prices above market value as of May 26, 1995 the right to cancel such options
in exchange for Performance Accelerated Restricted Stock Units (the "PARS").
The PARS represent deferred shares of Class A Common Stock which vest in 20%
increments on the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth anniversaries, or,
in certain circumstances, on an accelerated basis based on the Company's stock
being traded at certain per share prices, or at the discretion of the Board of
Directors. Options to purchase 1,976,500 shares were exchanged for 503,610
PARS. Additionally, a total of 50,000 and 110,000 deferred shares with a three
year vesting schedule were issued to certain non-employee directors under the
1992 Plan ("Deferred Stock") in fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively. In
accordance with the award of PARS and Deferred Stock, the Company has recorded
compensation expense of $346,000 and $166,000 in 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Additional compensation expense totaling $1,851,000 will be charged to expense
through 2005.
Options granted under the Company's equity incentive plans are exercisable
at the fair market value of the stock at the date of grant. From time to time,
the Company grants additional stock options to individuals outside of the 1992
and 1995 Plans in recognition of contributions made to the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(14) STOCK OPTIONS--(CONTINUED)
Information with respect to the Company's stock options are as follows:
NUMBER
STOCK OPTIONS OF SHARES PRICE RANGE
------------- --------- -------------
Outstanding at October 31, 1993...................... 3,750,205
Granted............................................ 891,400 $15.75-$22.00
Canceled........................................... 3,800 $15.75
Exercised.......................................... 428,503 $1.59-$13.50
---------
Outstanding at October 31, 1994...................... 4,209,302
Granted............................................ 634,000 $3.19-$15.00
Canceled........................................... 156,100 $4.84-$26.25
Exchanged.......................................... 1,887,200 $4.84-$26.25
Exercised.......................................... 168,999 $1.59-$ 4.84
---------
Outstanding at October 31, 1995...................... 2,631,003
Granted............................................ 2,319,500 $1.19-$ 3.50
Canceled........................................... 1,143,365 $2.88-$21.00
Exchanged.......................................... 89,300 $6.00-$17.25
---------
Outstanding at October 31, 1996...................... 3,717,838
=========
At October 31, 1996, 1,949,903 options to acquire shares of Class A Common
Stock were exercisable. Outstanding options expire prior to October 21, 2006,
and are exercisable at prices ranging from $1.19 to $17.00 per share.
(15) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of financial instruments is determined by reference to market
data and other valuation techniques as appropriate. The Company believes the
fair value of its financial instruments, principally accounts receivable,
accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, except for its long-term debt, and
subordinated debentures, approximates their recorded values.
With respect to the Company's senior bank credit facility, the Company is
unable to determine the fair value of this instrument. Similarly, the Company
is unable to obtain an independent appraisal of the fair market value of its
subordinated debentures.
(16) LITIGATION
In addition to routine legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of its
business, the Company and certain of its officers and directors were named as
defendants in a number of lawsuits commenced in February 1995 as class actions
in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. These
lawsuits were consolidated into one class action in June 1995. The parties
entered into a definitive Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated July
19, 1996 (the "Settlement Agreement") related to these claims.
The Settlement Agreement was finalized on December 24, 1996, at which time
the Company paid $7.5 million in cash plus 2,963,590 shares of Class A Common
Stock which had an aggregate value of $3.5 million based on the average price
of the Company's Class A Common Stock for 10 trading days preceding the final
hearing in the District Court. Insurance companies providing directors and
officers insurance contributed approximately $6.5 million of the cash portion
of the settlement (with $1.25 million of that amount in the form of a loan to
the Company, with the payment terms subject to negotiation).
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(16) LITIGATION--(CONTINUED)
The Company accrued a charge of $6.8 million against earnings for the
quarter ended January 31, 1996 to reflect the then expected settlement and
anticipated legal fees. There will be no further charges against earnings as a
result of the Settlement Agreement.
(17) EXPORT SALES AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Sales to foreign customers amounted to $11,119,000, $9,860,000, and
$6,073,000 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. A single customer represented
$27,290,000 of fiscal 1994 revenues.
(18) ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
--------------
1996 1995
------- ------
(IN THOUSANDS)
Compensation and benefits..................................... $ 6,600 7,944
Taxes, other than income...................................... 1,367 1,295
Customer advances on sales contracts.......................... 306 743
Warranty reserves............................................. 454 1,320
Interest...................................................... 647 2,069
Restructuring costs........................................... -- 2,510
Other......................................................... 10,683 7,902
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$20,057 23,783
======= ======
(19) SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Selected quarterly financial data for the years ended October 31, 1996 and
1995 is as follows:
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996
----------------------------------------------
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Total operating revenues.... $ 43,306 45,741 41,828 45,360
Gross profit................ 15,761 16,075 15,941 16,852
Net loss.................... (13,801) (5,894) (7,804) (6,696)
Loss per common share....... $ (0.45) (0.19) (0.25) (0.20)
========== ========= ========== =========
Weighted average shares
outstanding................ 30,905 31,373 31,459 31,474
========== ========= ========== =========
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995
----------------------------------------------
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Total operating revenues.... $ 31,117 37,132 38,722 46,213
Gross profit................ 12,874 14,960 13,770 17,350
Net loss.................... (5,931) (8,958) (29,246) (5,754)
Loss per common share....... $ (0.21) (0.31) (1.01) (0.20)
========== ========= ========== =========
Weighted average shares
outstanding................ 28,810 28,913 28,928 29,201
========== ========= ========== =========
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AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(20) BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
The following tables represent revenues, profits, depreciation and assets by
business and geographic segments for the years ended October 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994. Corporate expenses are allocated among industry and geographic
segments.
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Service revenue and product sales
Pari-mutuel/sports betting................... $128,439 127,336 92,888
Lottery operations........................... 47,796 25,848 56,162
-------- ------- -------
$176,235 153,184 149,050
======== ======= =======
Operating income (loss)
Pari-mutuel/sports betting................... $(10,293) (19,412) (18,887)
Lottery operations........................... 1,865 (11,878) 4,953
-------- ------- -------
$ (8,428) (31,290) (13,934)
======== ======= =======
Depreciation and amortization
Pari-mutuel/sports betting................... $ 31,068 26,861 18,351
Lottery operations........................... 9,785 8,602 7,067
-------- ------- -------
$ 40,853 35,463 25,418
======== ======= =======
Assets
Pari-mutuel/sports betting................... $152,868 188,220 195,559
Lottery operations........................... 43,925 52,801 46,038
-------- ------- -------
$196,793 241,021 241,597
======== ======= =======
Capital expenditures and expenditures for
equipment under wagering systems contracts
Pari-mutuel/sports betting................... $ 8,135 14,723 57,954
Lottery operations........................... 1,106 3,417 1,511
-------- ------- -------
$ 9,241 18,140 59,465
======== ======= =======
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
(20) BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS--(CONTINUED)
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)
GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTS
Service revenue and product sales
North America................................ $120,589 114,943 91,915
Europe....................................... 49,656 34,227 50,350
Asia......................................... 5,990 4,014 6,785
-------- ------- -------
$176,235 153,184 149,050
======== ======= =======
Operating income (loss)
North America................................ $ (6,373) (25,960) (20,515)
Europe....................................... (1,573) (4,500) 4,389
Asia......................................... (482) (830) 2,192
-------- ------- -------
$ (8,428) (31,290) (13,934)
======== ======= =======
Depreciation and amortization
North America................................ $ 32,195 27,296 19,653
Europe....................................... 8,658 8,167 5,715
Asia......................................... -- -- 50
-------- ------- -------
$ 40,853 35,463 25,418
======== ======= =======
Assets
North America................................ $146,929 180,637 196,232
Europe....................................... 49,864 60,384 45,365
Asia......................................... -- -- --
-------- ------- -------
$196,793 241,021 241,597
======== ======= =======
Capital expenditures and expenditures for
equipment under wagering systems contracts
North America................................ $ 8,518 15,798 57,460
Europe....................................... 723 2,342 2,005
Asia......................................... -- -- --
-------- ------- -------
$ 9,241 18,140 59,465
======== ======= =======
(21) EUROPEAN LOTTERY BUSINESS
On January 14, 1997, the Company signed a letter of intent to sell its
European lottery business for a price estimated to be between $25 million and
$30 million, determined pursuant to a formula. Consummation of the proposed
sale is subject to execution of a definitive purchase agreement and related
documents and to satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including
certain third party consents. This sale will not affect the Company's domestic
lottery activity nor its other international lottery customers not served by
the European lottery business. If consummated as presently contemplated, the
Company expects to recover the carrying value of the business.
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SCHEDULE II
AUTOTOTE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
THREE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
ADDITIONS
----------------------
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO CHARGED BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND TO OTHER END OF
OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS(1) DEDUCTIONS(2) PERIOD
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------- ----------
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1994
Allowance for doubtful
accounts............... $ 974 625 -- 1,101 498
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1995
Allowance for doubtful
accounts............... $ 498 1,372 169 360 1,679
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1996
Allowance for doubtful
accounts............... $1,679 1,392 -- 1,018 2,053
- --------
(1) Amounts related to acquired companies
(2) Amounts written off
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE MATTERS
None
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
See "Executive Officers and Directors of the Company" in Part I of this
Annual Report.
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Under the securities laws of the United States, the Company's directors, its
officers, and any persons holding more than ten percent of the Company's Class
A Common Stock are required to report certain information including ownership
or changes in ownership of the Company's Class A Common Stock to the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Specific due dates for these reports have
been established and the Company is required to report in this Annual Report
any failure to file these reports by these dates during fiscal year 1996. The
following filings were not made on a timely basis in fiscal 1996: On January
22, 1997, Gerald Lawrence filed a Form 5 with respect to stock options he was
granted on November 1, 1995, December 14, 1995 and March 22, 1996. On January
22, 1997, DeWayne E. Laird filed a Form 3 in connection with his becoming an
officer of the Company. On January 22, 1997, A. Lorne Weil and Martin A.
Schloss each filed an amended Form 5 with respect to stock options Mr. Weil
received on December 14, 1995 and Mr. Schloss received on November 1, 1995 and
December 14, 1995, respectively. On January 24, 1997, Robert C. Becker filed a
Form 3 in connection with his becoming an officer of the Company. In making
these statements, the Company has primarily relied on copies of the reports
that the directors, officers, and 10% holders have filed with the SEC.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table shows the compensation paid by the Company for services
rendered for fiscal 1994, 1995 and 1996 to the chief executive officer and the
four highest paid executive officers of the Company who received more than
$100,000 in salary and bonuses during fiscal 1996 and who served as executive
officers during fiscal 1996 (the "Named Executive Officers").
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION(1) LONG TERM COMPENSATION AWARDS
----------------------- --------------------------------------
(A) (B) (C) (D) (F) (G) (I)
--- -------------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------
RESTRICTED SECURITIES
STOCK UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION SALARY BONUS AWARD OPTIONS COMPENSATION
AT FISCAL YEAR-END YEAR ($) ($) ($)(9) (#) ($)
- --------------------------- -------------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------
A. Lorne Weil........... 1996 441,400 -- -- 273,000 17,200(6)
Chief Executive Officer 1995 408,800 -- 534,001(3) -- 12,700(7)
1994 408,800 -- -- -- 13,500(8)
William Luke............ 1996 168,300 -- -- 150,000 --
Chief Financial Officer
Martin E. Schloss....... 1996 195,700 -- -- 100,000 7,500(6)
Vice President, General 1995 175,000 13,000 70,272(4) -- 7,600(7)
Counsel and Secretary 1994 135,600 115,000(2) -- 65,000(4) 6,200(8)
Gerald Lawrence......... 1996 219,300 -- -- 150,000 11,100(6)
Vice President 1995 184,600 50,000 137,000(5) 100,000(5) --
- --------
(1) Amounts shown include cash and non-cash compensation earned by the Named
Executive Officers.
(2) Consists of fiscal 1994 bonus of $60,000 and special bonus of $55,000 to
recognize contributions to the Company's longer-term strategic goals.
These bonuses were initially payable in three equal installments in 1995,
1996 and 1997 as long as Mr. Schloss is employed by the Company. However,
the Compensation Committee of the Board decided to pay out the second and
third installments in 1996.
(3) On May 25, 1995, Mr. Weil exchanged options received in 1993 to purchase
600,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, constituting all of his options
having exercise prices in excess of $4.13 per share (the average of the
bid and asked trading prices of the Class A Common Stock on May 25, 1995)
("Underwater Options"), for an award under the Company's 1992 Equity
Incentive Plan of 129,298 deferred shares of Class A Common Stock
("Deferred Shares") which will be issued in the future subject to vesting
provisions relating to a lengthy period of future service with the Company
or the achievement of certain performance goals for the Company as
measured by the price of Class A Common Stock.
(4) On May 25, 1995, Mr. Schloss exchanged all of his Underwater Options,
constituting options to purchase 65,000 shares of Class A Common Stock,
for an award of 17,015 Deferred Shares under the Company's 1992 Equity
Incentive Plan. The vesting of such Deferred Shares will require either a
lengthy period of future service or the achievement of certain performance
goals for the Company as measured by the price of the Class A Common
Stock.
(5) On May 25, 1995, Mr. G. Lawrence exchanged all of his Underwater Options,
constituting options to purchase 100,000 shares of Class A Common Stock,
for an award of 33,172 Deferred Shares under the Company's 1992 Equity
Incentive Plan. The vesting of such Deferred Shares will require either a
lengthy period of future service or the achievement of certain performance
goals for the Company as measured by the price of the Class A Common
Stock.
(6) Amounts of All Other Compensation for fiscal 1996 include the following:
(i) Contributions to the Company's defined contribution retirement plan for
salaried employees: Mr. Weil, $7,500; Mr. Schloss, $7,500; Mr. G.
Lawrence, $7,500.
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(ii) Life insurance coverage: Mr. Weil $9,700.
(iii) Automobile allowance: Mr. G. Lawrence $3,600.
(7) Amounts of All Other Compensation for fiscal 1995 include the following:
(i) Contributions to the Company's defined contribution retirement plan for
salaried employees: Mr. Weil, $7,500; Mr. Schloss, $7,500.
(ii) Life insurance coverage: Mr. Weil $5,200; Mr. Schloss, $100.
(8) Amounts of All Other Compensation for fiscal 1994 include the following:
(i) Contributions to the Company's defined contribution retirement plan for
salaried employees: Mr. Weil, $7,500; Mr. Schloss, $5,800.
(ii) Life insurance coverage: Mr. Weil, $6,000; Mr. Schloss, $400.
(9) The number and value of the aggregate restricted stock holdings at October
31, 1996, is as follows:
(i) Number of shares: Mr. Weil, 129,298; Mr. Schloss, 17,015; Mr. G.
Lawrence, 33,172.
(ii) Value of shares: Mr. Weil, $169,704; Mr. Schloss, $22,332; Mr. G.
Lawrence, $43,538.
(iii) In the event the Company declares a dividend on the Class A Common
Stock, the restricted stocks listed above would receive dividend(s).
The table below sets forth information with respect to stock options granted
to the Named Executive Officers for fiscal 1996.
OPTIONS GRANTED IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
POTENTIAL
REALIZABLE VALUE
AT ASSUMED
ANNUAL RATES
OF STOCK PRICE
APPRECIATION FOR
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS OPTION TERM
------------------------------------------ -------------------
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)
--- ---------- ----------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
NUMBER OF % OF TOTAL
SECURITIES OPTIONS
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE
OPTIONS EMPLOYEES OR BASE
GRANTED(1) IN PRICE EXPIRATION 5% 10%
NAME (#) FISCAL YEAR ($/SH) DATE ($) ($)
---- ---------- ----------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
A. Lorne Weil........... 273,000 12.26% $ 3.00 Dec-14-05 $515,065 $1,305,275
William Luke............ 150,000 6.73% $3.0625 Feb-26-06 $288,898 $ 732,125
Martin E. Schloss....... 50,000 2.24% $2.8750 Nov-01-05 $ 90,404 $ 229,100
Martin E. Schloss....... 50,000 2.24% $ 3.00 Dec-14-05 $ 94,334 $ 239,061
Gerald Lawrence......... 75,000 3.37% $2.8750 Nov-01-05 $135,605 $ 343,651
Gerald Lawrence......... 50,000 2.24% $ 3.00 Dec-14-05 $ 94,334 $ 239,061
Gerald Lawrence......... 25,000 1.12% $3.3750 Mar-22-06 $ 53,063 $ 134,472
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(1) All options were granted under the Company's 1992 Equity Incentive Plan.
Options become exercisable in four equal installments on the first,
second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant. The options
may, subject to certain requirements, be exercised through the delivery of
cash and/or Class A Common Stock. The options permit the optionee to
request that the Company withhold shares sufficient to satisfy withholding
tax requirements. The options are not transferable otherwise than by will
or the laws of descent and distribution, in which case, and in the case of
disability, they are exercisable for the following 12 months or the term
of the option, whichever is shorter, for the full number of shares the
optionee was entitled to purchase at the time of his death or disability.
In the event of a termination of employment by the Company other than for
cause or death or disability, an optionee has the right to exercise his
option at any time within the three months following such termination or
the term of the option, whichever is shorter, for the full number of
shares he was entitled to purchase at the time of termination. In the
event of termination for cause, the options shall be terminated.
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The table below sets forth information for the Named Executive Officers with
respect to fiscal 1996 year-end option values.
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR, AND FY-END OPTION VALUE
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
--- ----------- ----------- ----------------- ----------------
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES VALUE OF
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED
UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
SHARES OPTIONS AT OPTIONS AT
ACQUIRED OCT. 31, 1996(#) OCT. 31, 1996($)
ON VALUE EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/
NAME EXERCISE(#) REALIZED($) UNEXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
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A. Lorne Weil....... 0 0 1,193,250/204,750 $0/0
William Luke........ 0 0 0/150,000 0/0
Martin E. Schloss... 0 0 65,000/75,000 0/0
Gerald Lawrence..... 0 0 31,250/118,750 0/0
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
During fiscal 1996 the Compensation Committee of the Board consisted of
Marshall Bartlett, Larry J. Lawrence and Alan J. Zakon.
The Company has a Senior Facility with Bankers Trust Company, a company of
which Alan J. Zakon, a director of the Company, was a managing director from
1989 until April 1995.
From June 1994 until June 1995, Mr. Bartlett had a consulting arrangement
with the Company whereby he received $100,000 of which $41,667 was paid for
consulting services in fiscal 1994, with the balance paid in fiscal 1995.
CERTAIN ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ITS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Employee Agreements
Effective November 1, 1992, the Company and Mr. Weil entered into a five-
year employment agreement (the "Employment Agreement") that provides for a
base salary of $400,000, subject to annual increases in accordance with the
Consumer Price Index, a performance bonus of 25% of base salary if the Company
meets its budgeted earnings per share, an additional performance bonus based
on excess earnings per share, not to exceed an additional 25% of base salary,
and a performance bonus of up to 50% of base salary at the discretion of the
Board of Directors. If the Company terminates Mr. Weil's employment under the
Employment Agreement other than for cause, Mr. Weil is entitled to collect his
base salary for twelve months following such termination, plus a portion of
the annual earnings per share-based performance bonuses. In connection with
the Employment Agreement, Mr. Weil received a five-year option to purchase
600,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company at an exercise price of
$3.50 per share. The option originally was exercisable in three equal annual
installments on November 1, 1993, November 1, 1994 and November 1, 1995. In
August 1993, the Compensation Committee accelerated the vesting period of the
option such that the option became exercisable in full.
On November 14, 1994, the Company and Mr. Gerald Lawrence entered into a
one-year employment agreement (the "Lawrence Employment Agreement") to employ
Mr. Lawrence as Vice President in charge of North American Pari-mutuel
Operations. The Lawrence Employment Agreement provides for a base salary of
$200,000 and a performance bonus of up to 45% of the base salary. For fiscal
1995, Mr. Lawrence is guaranteed a minimum bonus of $50,000. In connection
with the Lawrence Employment Agreement, Mr. Lawrence received a five-year
option to purchase 100,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company at a
price of $15.00
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per share, which option is exercisable in three equal installments. On May 25,
1995, Mr. Lawrence exchanged such stock option for an award of 33,172 Deferred
Shares under the Company's 1992 Equity Incentive Plan. The vesting of such
Deferred Shares will require either a lengthy period of future service or the
achievement of certain performance goals for the Company as measured by the
price of the Class A Common Stock. In the event that the Company terminates
Mr. Lawrence's employment other than for cause, Mr. Lawrence is entitled to
receive his base salary for twelve months following such termination.
By letter, dated January 3, 1995, the Company confirmed to Mr. Martin
Schloss that in the event the Company terminates Mr. Schloss' employment, he
will be entitled to receive severance pay, at the time of such termination, of
not less than one year base salary plus all accrued but unpaid bonus
installments earned by him, and Mr. Schloss will retain all unexercised
options to purchase Class A Common Stock held by him at the time of such
termination, which options will remain exercisable in accordance with their
terms.
On February 22, 1996, the Company and Mr. William Luke entered into an
employment agreement (the "Luke Employment Agreement") to employ Mr. Luke as
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Luke Employment Agreement
provides for a base salary of $250,000 and a performance bonus of up to 45% of
the base salary. In connection with the Luke Employment Agreement, Mr. Luke
received a ten-year option to purchase 150,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
of the Company at a price of $3.0625 per share, which option is exercisable in
three equal installments. In the event that the Company terminates Mr. Luke's
employment other than for cause, prior to the first anniversary of his
employment, Mr. Luke is entitled to receive his base salary for six months,
and thereafter, one year salary, following such termination.
Directors' Compensation
Effective as of May 25, 1995, each director who is not an employee of the
Company is paid an annual retainer of $20,000, as well as $1,000 plus expenses
for each Board meeting attended, $1,000 plus expenses for each committee
meeting attended in person and held on a day other than on which a Board
meeting is held and $500 plus expenses for each committee meeting attended
held on the same day as a Board meeting or by telephone. Members of the
Executive Committee do not receive fees for attending meetings thereof. In
lieu of the foregoing compensation, Thomas H. Lee Company, of which Mr. Lee is
president, receives $5,000 per month for his services as a director.
In May 1995, Mr. Bartlett, Sir Brian Wolfson and Mr. Zakon each received an
award of 10,000 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable in the future ("Non-
Employee Director Deferred Stock"), and each of Sir Brian Wolfson and Mr.
Zakon received a one time award of 40,000 shares of Non-Employee Director
Deferred Stock. The shares of Non-Employee Director Deferred Stock were
awarded under the Company's 1992 Equity Incentive Plan and vest, on a
cumulative basis, as to one-third of the shares of Non-Employee Director
Deferred Stock on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant
or in full if the non-employee director ceases to serve as a director as a
result of death, disability, retirement at or after the age of 65, or the
failure to be renominated or reelected, or in the event of a consolidation or
merger of the Company or a sale of substantially all of the Company's assets.
From June 1994 until June 1995, Mr. Bartlett had a consulting arrangement
with the Company whereby he received $100,000 of which $41,667 was paid for
consulting services in fiscal 1994.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP
The following table sets forth certain information as of October 31, 1996 as
to the security ownership of those persons owning of record or known to the
Company to be the beneficial owners of more than five percent of the
outstanding Class A Common Stock of the Company, each of the Company's
directors and Named Executive Officers and the Company's executive officers
and directors as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, the stockholders
listed on the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to the
shares indicated. Share figures reflect (i) a three-for-two stock split in the
form of a stock dividend of one share of Class A Common Stock for every two
shares outstanding paid on June 30, 1993 and (ii) a two-for-one stock split in
the form of a stock dividend of one share of Class A Common Stock for each
share outstanding paid on October 25, 1993.
NAME AND ADDRESS AMOUNT AND NATURE OF PERCENT OF
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP(1) CLASS A COMMON STOCK(1)
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Thomas H. Lee.............................. 4,033,737(8) 12.60%
State of Wisconsin Investment Board........ 2,810,500(4) 8.93%
P.O. Box 7842
Madison, WI 53707
A. Lorne Weil.............................. 2,496,392(5) 7.51%
Larry J. Lawrence.......................... 2,431,207(7) 7.48%
Oak Tree Management, LLC................... 2,000,000(3) 5.97%
550 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Lawrence, Tyrrell, Ortale & Smith.......... 1,886,245(2) 5.81%
515 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Martin E. Schloss.......................... 80,000(12) *
Alan J. Zakon.............................. 63,667(10) *
Marshall Bartlett.......................... 33,333(6) *
Sir Brian Wolfson.......................... 61,667(9) *
Gerald Lawrence............................ 32,250(11) *
All Directors and Executive Officers as a
group
(9 people)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13).. 9,232,253 26.31%
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* Less than 1%.
(1) For purposes of determining beneficial ownership of the Company's Class A
Common Stock, owners of Class A warrants and options exercisable within
sixty days are considered to be the beneficial owners of the shares of
Class A Common Stock into which such securities are convertible or for
which such securities are exercisable. The percentage ownership of the
outstanding Class A Common Stock reported herein is based on the
assumption (expressly required by the applicable rules of the Securities
and Exchange Commission) that only the person whose ownership is being
reported has exercised his warrants or options for Class A Common Stock.
(2) Includes 983,762 warrants exercisable within 60 days owned by Lawrence,
Tyrrell, Ortale & Smith.
(3) Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of
$40,000,000 of Debentures due 2001 convertible within 60 days owned by
Oak Tree Management, LLC.
(4) Based on a Schedule 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on September 30, 1996, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board holds
2,810,500 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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(5) Includes shares held in the name of Lorne Weil 1989 Trust of which Mr.
Weil is Trustee. Also includes shares of Class A Common Stock warrants to
purchase 588,870 shares of Class A Common Stock exercisable within 60
days owned by Mr. Weil, some of which are held in the name of Lorne Weil
1989 Trust, and options to purchase 1,193,250 shares of Class A Common
Stock exercisable within 60 days by Mr. Weil. Mr. Weil's address is c/o
the Company. See "Management--Employment Agreements." Effective March 25,
1994, Mr. Weil entered into a swap transaction (the "Swap") with BT in
respect of 500,000 shares of the Class A Common Stock of the Company held
by him (the "Swap Shares"). Mr. Weil continues to hold sole voting power
over the Swap Shares which serve as collateral for the Swap transaction;
however, Mr. Weil may substitute other collateral for the Swap Shares.
Under the Swap arrangement (i) Mr. Weil is obligated to pay BT (a) at the
end of each quarter during the five (5) year term of the Swap (the
"Term") the amount of any dividends declared during such quarter on the
Swap and (b) at the end of the Term, any appreciation during the Term in
the price of the Swap Shares above $26.7769 per share, (ii) BT is
obligated to pay Mr. Weil (x) at the end of each quarter during the Term,
the amount equal to the three (3) month London Interbank Offered Rate
less 2.125% of the Calculation Amount (as defined in the Swap documents)
of $13,388,500, and (y) at the end of the Term, an amount equal to any
depreciation during the Term, in the price of the Swap Shares below
$26.7769 per share. Mr. Weil will pay BT an annual fee in consideration
of its entering into the Swap. The Swap is for a five (5) year period,
but will terminate if Mr. Weil dies or if certain other events occur
during such period.
(6) Represents shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase 30,000
shares of Class A Common Stock exercisable within 60 days and 3,333
shares of Class A Common Stock issuable within 60 days under the Deferred
Stock plan. Mr. Bartlett's address is c/o the Company.
(7) Includes 902,483 shares and warrants to purchase 983,762 shares of Class
A Common Stock exercisable within 60 days held by the partnership of
Lawrence, Tyrrell, Ortale & Smith (see footnote 2) and warrants to
purchase 42,533 shares of Class A Common Stock exercisable within 60 days
owned by Mr. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence is a general partner of Lawrence
Venture Partners, the sole general partner of such partnership. Mr.
Lawrence's address is c/o the Company.
(8) Includes warrants to purchase 552,381 shares of Class A Common Stock
exercisable within 60 days and 1,535,100 shares owned by the 1989 Thomas
H. Lee Nominee Trust and 1,946,256 shares owned by Thomas H. Lee Equity
Partners, L.P., which are deemed to be beneficially owned by Mr. Lee. Mr.
Lee is a general partner of THL Equity Advisors Limited Partnership,
which is general partner of Thomas H. Lee Equity Partners, L.P. Mr. Lee's
address is c/o the Company.
(9) Includes shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase 45,000
shares of Class A Common Stock within 60 days and 16,667 shares of Class
A Common Stock issuable within 60 days under the Deferred Stock plan. Mr.
Wolfson's address is c/o the Company.
(10) Includes shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase 45,000
shares of Class A Common Stock exercisable within 60 days and 16,667
shares of Class A Common Stock issuable within 60 days under the Deferred
Stock plan. Mr. Zakon's address is c/o the Company.
(11) Includes options to purchase 31,250 shares of Class A Common Stock
exercisable within 60 days owned by Mr. Gerald Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence's
address is c/o the Company.
(12) Includes options to purchase 65,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
exercisable within 60 days owned by Mr. Schloss. Mr. Schloss' address is
c/o the Company.
(13) Includes warrants to purchase 2,167,546 shares of Class A Common Stock,
options to purchase 1,409,500 shares of Class A Common Stock exercisable
within 60 days and 36,667 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable within
60 days under the Deferred Stock plan.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Company has its Senior Facility with BT, a company of which Alan J.
Zakon, a director of the Company, was a managing director from 1989 until
April 1995.
The Company has a service contract with Lincoln Greyhound Racetrack, a
facility owned by Wembley plc, a United Kingdom corporation of which Sir Brian
Wolfson, a director of the Company, was deputy chairman until September 1995.
From June 1994 until June 1995, Mr. Bartlett had a consulting arrangement
with the Company whereby he received $100,000 of which $41,667 was paid for
consulting services in fiscal 1994.
The Company believes that all of these transactions were on terms no less
favorable than could have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)1. Financial Statements--See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
attached hereto, Page 23.
2. Financial Statements Schedule--See Index to Consolidated Financial
Statements attached hereto, Page 23.
Exhibits--The following is a list of exhibits:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended through June
29, 1995.(8)
3.2 Bylaws of the Company.(1)
4.1 Certificate representing share of Class A Common Stock of the
Company.(1)
10.1 1984 Stock Option Plan, as amended.(1)*
10.2 Form of Option dated March 3, 1992 issued to A. Lorne Weil.(2)*
10.3 Form of Option dated December 13, 1991 issued to Marshall
Bartlett.(2)*
10.4 Employment Agreement dated November 1, 1992, of A. Lorne Weil and
Autotote Corporation.(2)*
10.5 Employment Agreement dated July 18, 1994 between the Company and
Marvin H. Sugarman.(7)*
10.6 Employment Agreement between Gerald Lawrence and the Company dated
November 14, 1994.(7)*
10.7 Stock Purchase Agreement dated July 15, 1994 among the Company, Marvin
H. Sugarman, Robert Melican, Racing Technology, Inc. and Marvin H.
Sugarman Productions, Inc.(7)
10.8 Asset Purchase Agreement dated January 12, 1995 between Autotote
Communication Services, Inc. and IDB Communications Group Inc.(7)
10.9 Purchase Agreement dated October 14, 1994 between Autotote
Corporation, Yves Alexandre, Marie A. Alexandre and Frederic
Alexandre. (English summary attached to French original.)(7)
10.10 1992 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.(9)
10.11 Purchase Agreement among the Company, Autotote Enterprises, Inc., and
the State of Connecticut, Division of Special Revenue, dated June 30,
1993.(5)
10.12 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Company and General Instrument
Corporation dated May 18, 1993.(4)
10.13 Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Company and Sven Eriksson
dated May 27, 1993.(4)
10.14 Agreement among ETAG Electronic Totalisator AG, Gerhard Harwalik,
Peter Freudenschuss, Peter Tinkl and Manfred Harwalik dated July 27,
1993.(6)
10.15 Purchase Agreement among certain purchasers and Autotote Corporation
dated August 13, 1993.(6)
10.16 1995 Equity Incentive Plan.(13)
10.17 1992 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.(3)
10.18 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 6, 1995, between
the Registrant and Hartford Stock Fund and Hartford Advisers Fund (the
"Fund"), dated as of November 6, 1995, between the Registrant and
Funds.(9)
10.19 Interest Agreement, dated as of November 6, 1995, between the
Registrant and the Funds.(9)
10.20 Letter Agreement, dated January 3, 1995, between the Registrant and
Martin E. Schloss.(9)*
10.21 Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated January 19, 1996, between
Autotote Systems, Inc. and Fusco Properties, L.P. ("Fusco").(10)
10.22 Lease Agreement, dated as of January 19, 1996, between Fusco and
Autotote Systems, Inc.(10)
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.23 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 26, 1996
among the Registrant, Bankers Trust Company and other lenders.(10)
10.24 Employment Agreement, dated February 22, 1996, between the Registrant
and William Luke.(11)*
10.25 Promissory Note dated May 13, 1996 between Registrant and A. Lorne
Weil.(12)
21 List of Subsidiaries.
23 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
28.1 Order and Final Judgment of the United States District Court for the
District of Delaware dated October 22, 1996, Amendment to Amended
Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, dated November 7, 1996, and
Amended Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated July 19, 1996.
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(*) Includes management contracts and compensation plans and arrangements.
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (Registration No. 33-46594) which became effective March 20, 1992.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1992.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-2 (Registration Statement No. 33-57930) which became effective on April
1, 1993.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K dated June 22, 1993.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K dated July 1, 1993.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K dated September 8,
1993.
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1994.
(8) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended July 31, 1995.
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1995.
(10) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-K/A for the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1995, dated February 22, 1996.
(11) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended January 31, 1996.
(12) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended April 30, 1996.
(13) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form S-8 (Registration
Statement No. 333-05811) which became effective on June 12, 1996.
(B) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter for which this report
is filed.
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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.
Autotote Corporation
Dated: January 29, 1997
By: /s/ A. Lorne Weil
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A. LORNE WEIL
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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 INDICATED ON JANUARY 29, 1997.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ A. Lorne Weil Chairman of the January 29, 1997
- ------------------------------------- Board & Chief
A. LORNE WEIL Executive Officer,
and Director
(principal
executive officer)
/s/ William Luke Vice President and January 29, 1997
- ------------------------------------- Chief Financial
WILLIAM LUKE Officer (principal
financial officer)
/s/ DeWayne E. Laird Corporate Controller January 29, 1997
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DEWAYNE E. LAIRD accounting officer)
/s/ Sir Brian Wolfson Director January 29, 1997
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SIR BRIAN WOLFSON
/s/ Larry J. Lawrence Director January 29, 1997
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LARRY J. LAWRENCE
/s/ Thomas H. Lee Director January 29, 1997
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THOMAS H. LEE
/s/ Marshall Bartlett Director January 29, 1997
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MARSHALL BARTLETT
/s/ Alan J. Zakon Director January 29, 1997
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ALAN J. ZAKON
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
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21 List of Subsidiaries
23 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
28.1 Order and Final Judgment of the United States District
Court for the District of Delaware dated October 22, 1996,
Amendment to Amended Stipulation and Agreement of
Settlement, dated November 7, 1996, and Amended Stipulation
and Agreement of Settlement dated July 19, 1996.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS TRANSFER AGENT
A. Lorne Weil A. Lorne Weil American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Chairman and Chief Chairman of the Board 40 Wall Street
Executive and Chief Executive New York, NY 10005
Officer of Officer
Autotote
Corporation William Luke
Vice President and
Sir Brian Wolfson Chief Financial
Vice Chairman of the Officer
Board
Martin E. Schloss
Vice President
Alan J. Zakon General Counsel and STOCK INFORMATION
Vice Chairman of Secretary At the close of business on
the Board January 22, 1997, a total
Gerald Lawrence of 34,437,214 shares of
Larry J. Lawrence Vice President Class A Common Stock were
General Partner of President outstanding. There were 603
Lawrence, Smith Autotote Systems holders of record on
& Horey III, L.P. Group such date.
Marshall Bartlett DeWayne E. Laird Autotote Corporation trades
Former Executive Vice Corporate Controller on the American Stock
President and COO of Exchange under the symbol
Bourns, Inc. Robert C. Becker "TTE".
Treasurer
AUDITORS
Thomas H. Lee KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
President of Thomas New York, New York
H. Lee Company
AUTOTOTE CORPORATION
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