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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE
REQUIRED)
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission File Number 1-5706
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant, as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 58-0971455
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
945 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2210, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
(404) 261-6190
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value American Stock Exchange
Pacific Stock Exchange
9 1/2% Subordinated Debentures, due August 1, 1998 New York Stock Exchange
9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures, due March
15, 1997 New York Stock Exchange
10% Subordinated Debentures, due October 1, 1999 New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.
The aggregate market value of voting stock of the registrant held by
nonaffiliates of the registrant at February 27, 1996 computed by reference to
the last reported sale price of the Common Stock on the composite tape on such
date was $358,334,048.
The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 27, 1996
was 44,509,622.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Definitive Proxy Statement to be used in connection with
the registrant's 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by
reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
PART I
Item 1. Business
Metromedia International Group, Inc. ("MIG" or the "Company") is a global
entertainment, media and communications company with continuing operations in
two business groups: the Entertainment Group, through Orion Pictures
Corporation ("Orion"), which is engaged primarily in the development,
production, acquisition, exploitation and worldwide distribution in all media of
motion pictures, television programming and other filmed entertainment product;
and the Communications Group, through Metromedia International
Telecommunications, Inc. ("MITI"), which owns interests in and participates
along with local partners in the management of joint ventures which operate
wireless cable television systems, paging systems, an international toll call
service, a trunk mobile radio service and radio stations in certain countries in
Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Republics and other international markets.
The Company also owns two non-strategic assets which, for accounting
purposes, have been classified as an asset held for disposition: Snapper, Inc.
("Snapper"), which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lawn and garden
equipment and approximately 38% of the outstanding shares of Roadmaster
Industries, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") listed company which is a
leading sporting goods manufacturer.
MIG was organized in 1929 under Pennsylvania law and reincorporated in 1968
under Delaware law. On November 1, 1995, as a result of a series of mergers
discussed below, MIG changed its name from The Actava Group Inc. to Metromedia
International Group, Inc. MIG's principal executive offices are located at 945
East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2210, Atlanta Georgia 30326, and its telephone
number is (404) 261-6190.
Developments During Fiscal 1995
The Company's operations substantially changed during fiscal 1995. These
developments are described below.
On November 1, 1995, the Company merged (the "November 1 Mergers") with
Orion, MITI and MCEG Sterling Incorporated ("Sterling"), an independent film
production and distribution company. In connection with the November 1 Mergers,
Orion and MITI were merged with and into separate wholly-owned subsidiaries of
the Company, Sterling merged with and into the Company, Sterling's operating
assets were then contributed to Orion and the Company changed its name from The
Actava Group Inc. to Metromedia International Group, Inc. The November 1
Mergers were the result of the Company's previously announced intention to
maximize the value of its financial resources by redeploying them into
entertainment, communications and media businesses, which the Company believes
possess greater growth potential than the businesses in which it had previously
been engaged.
Upon consummation of the November 1 Mergers, all of the outstanding shares
of the common stock, par value $.25 per share, of Orion (the "Orion Common
Stock"), the common stock, par value $.001 per share, of MITI (the "MITI Common
Stock") and the common stock, par value $.001 per share, of Sterling (the
"Sterling Common Stock") were converted into shares of the common stock, par
value $1.00 per share, of the Company (the "Common Stock") pursuant to formulas
contained in the agreement relating to the November 1 Mergers. Pursuant to such
formulas, holders of Orion Common Stock received .57143 shares of Common Stock
for each share of Orion Common Stock
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(resulting in the issuance of 11,428,600 shares of Common Stock to the holders
of Orion Common Stock), holders of MITI Common Stock received 5.54937 shares of
Common Stock for each share of MITI Common Stock (resulting in the issuance of
9,523,817 shares of Common Stock to the holders of MITI Common Stock) and
holders of Sterling Common Stock received .04309 shares of Common Stock for each
share of Sterling Common Stock (resulting in the issuance of 483,254 shares of
Common Stock to the holders of Sterling Common Stock). Simultaneously with the
consummation of the November 1 Mergers and pursuant to the terms of a
Contribution Agreement dated as of November 1, 1995 (the "Contribution
Agreement") among the Company and certain affiliates of the Company's largest
stockholder, Metromedia Company ("Metromedia") and two of its affiliates
contributed to the Company an aggregate of $37 million principal amount of
indebtedness of Orion, MITI and certain of their affiliates which were owed to
Metromedia's affiliates in exchange for an aggregate of 3,530,314 shares of
Common Stock.
Immediately prior to the consummation of the November 1 Mergers, there were
approximately 17,490,901 shares of Common Stock outstanding. In connection with
the November 1 Mergers and the transactions contemplated by the Contribution
Agreement, the Company issued an aggregate of approximately 24,965,985 shares of
Common Stock. Of such shares, Metromedia and its affiliates (collectively, the
"Metromedia Holders") received an aggregate of approximately 15,252,128 shares
of Common Stock (or approximately 35.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of
Common Stock).
A three person Office of the Chairman was created to manage the business
and affairs of the Company following the consummation of the November 1 Mergers.
The Office of the Chairman consists of the following persons: John W. Kluge,
the Chairman of the Board of Orion and MITI prior to the November 1 Mergers, as
Chairman of the Board of the Company; Stuart Subotnick, the Vice Chairman of
Orion and MITI prior to the November 1 Mergers, as Vice Chairman of the Company;
and John D. Phillips, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
prior to the November 1 Mergers, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company.
Also in connection with the November 1 Mergers, the Board of Directors of
the Company was divided into three classes. Pursuant to the terms of the merger
agreement relating to the November 1 Mergers, Orion appointed six of ten members
of the Company's Board of Directors and the Company appointed the remaining four
directors. The Directors appointed by Orion are John W. Kluge, Stuart Subotnick,
Silvia Kessel, Richard J. Sherwin, Arnold L. Wadler and Leonard White. The four
members of the Company's Board of Directors appointed by the Company, John D.
Phillips, John P. Imlay, Jr., Clark A. Johnson and Carl E. Sanders, were members
of the Board of Directors of the Company prior to the November 1 Mergers.
In connection with the November 1 Mergers, the Common Stock was delisted
from the New York Stock Exchange and is now listed on the American Stock
Exchange under the ticker symbol "MMG."
Narrative Description of Business Groups
The Entertainment Group
General. The Entertainment Group, through Orion, is engaged primarily in
the development, production, acquisition, exploitation and worldwide
distribution in all media of motion pictures, television programming and other
filmed entertainment product. The Entertainment Group distributes its product
theatrically and in ancillary markets such as home video and pay and free
television throughout the world. Orion also distributes product produced by
third parties and acquired by Orion and provides distribution services for third
parties. Orion's ability during the past three calendar years to produce or
acquire new product has been limited due to certain contractual restrictions
described below. As a result, Orion's operations during this period have been
generally limited to distributing
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certain completed but unreleased films and exploiting its existing film and
television library. Orion has an extensive film library of over 1,000 titles,
including Academy Award-winning films such as Dances with Wolves, and Silence of
the Lambs, action films such as the three film RoboCop series and other recent
films such as Blue Sky.
Background. On December 11 and 12, 1991 (the "Filing Date"), due to
financial pressure as a result of economically disappointing motion picture
releases during 1990 and 1991 as well as the costs of an expanding television
production division and increasing overhead and debt service costs, Orion
and its subsidiaries filed for protection under chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code. Orion's Modified Third Amended Joint Consolidated Plan of
Reorganization (the "Plan") was confirmed on October 20, 1992 and became
effective on November 5, 1992. At the Filing Date, all new motion picture
production was halted, leaving Orion with only 12 largely completed but
unreleased motion pictures. Under certain agreements entered into in connection
with the Plan, Orion's ability to produce or invest in new theatrical product
was severely limited. Orion was permitted to invest in the production or
acquisition of new theatrical product only if, among other things, non-recourse
financing for such product could be obtained. Accordingly, acquisition of new
product was limited and Orion released five, four and three of the remaining
unreleased theatrical motion pictures in the domestic marketplace in each of its
fiscal years ended February 28, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. During
calendar 1995, Orion did not release theatrically any motion pictures that were
fully or substantially financed by Orion. In connection with the November 1
Mergers, the restrictions on Orion's ability to produce and acquire new motion
picture product imposed by the agreements entered into in connection with the
Plan were eliminated.
Motion Picture Production and Theatrical Distribution. Freed from such
restrictions, the Entertainment Group has adopted what it believes is a
conservative theatrical production, acquisition and distribution strategy,
consisting primarily of producing or acquiring commercial or specialized films
with well-defined target audiences in which the Entertainment Group's portion of
the production cost will be generally limited to between $5 million and
$10 million per picture consistent with the covenants included in Orion's
existing credit facility. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations." The Entertainment Group also
intends to minimize its exposure to the performance of certain films by
financing a significant portion of each film's budget by pre-licensing foreign
distribution rights.
MIG has recently announced two acquisitions aimed at augmenting the
Entertainment Group's production capabilities. MIG has signed a letter of
intent to acquire Motion Picture Corporation of America ("MPCA"), an independent
film production company, whose management has successfully employed a low-budget
strategy at MPCA, producing lower budget commercially successful films such as
Dumb and Dumber and Threesome. MIG has also entered into an Agreement and Plan
of Merger dated as of January 31, 1996 to acquire The Samuel Goldwyn Company
("Goldwyn"), a leader in the production, distribution and exhibition of
specialized motion pictures and art films, which has released such films as Much
Ado About Nothing, The Madness of King George and Eat Drink Man Woman. See
"Recent Developments."
The Entertainment Group has acquired certain rights to nine feature films
as specified below which as of February 29, 1996, it plans to release in the
domestic theatrical market during the year ended December 31, 1996:
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Title Director Cast Description
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Original Gangstas* Larry Cohen Jim Brown A contemporary
Fred Williamson action-adventure
Pam Grier set in Gary, Indiana
Richard with a soundtrack to
Roundtree include music from a
Ron O'Neal number of popular
Paul Winfield rap groups.
Isabelle Sanford
Maybe...Maybe Not** Sonke Wortmann Til Schweiger A hilarious look at
Katja Reimann infidelity and
Joachim Krol mistaken sexual
Rufus Beck identity as an
achingly handsome
but skirt-chasing
boyfriend gets
entangled in a web
of miscommunications
and misinterpreted
situations.
Palookaville*** Alan Taylor William Forsythe Three unemployed
Adam Trese auto workers decide
Vincent Gallo to make a "momentary
shift in lifestyles"
by committing the
perfect crime. Yet,
as determined as
they are, their good
h e a r t s a n d
problematic love
lives keep getting
in the way.
Phat Beach** Doug Ellin Jermaine Hopkins An unprecedented hip
Brian Hooks hop beach comedy
Claudia Kalcem involving the
c o m e d i c
misadventures of two
friends during their
summer break.
The Substitute** Robert Mandel Tom Berenger In this action
Ernie Hudson driven film, a
Diane Venora mercenary goes under
Glenn Plummer c o v e r a s a
Marc Anthony substitute teacher
after his girlfriend
is brutally attacked
by a gang of
students. In an
effort to uncover
her attackers, he
soon discovers a
city wide drug ring
that has infiltrated
the school and put
the entire student
body in jeopardy and
in a war with the
criminals.
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Title Director Cast Description
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The Arrival** David Twohy Charlie Sheen This sci-fi thriller
Ron Silver revolves around an
Lindsay Crouse unassuming scientist
Teri Polo who becomes the only
thing that stands
between our
civilization and
certain destruction
when he investigates
an unusual shockwave
from outer space and
discovers a team of
extraterrestrials
poised to take over
the world.
Trees Lounge** Steve Buscemi Anthony LaPaglia This film revolves
Chloe Savigny around Tommy
Mimi Rogers Basilio, who loses
Daniel Baldwin his job and his
Carol Kane girlfriend to his
best friend. But he
manages to stumble
across friendship,
inspiration, and a
strange kind of
truth in the last
place he expected,
the local bar.
Napoleon**** Mario Muffin/Napoleon In this live action
Andreacchio adventure, an
adorable puppy gets
lost in the wild
Australian outback.
Befriended by exotic
animals, Napoleon
overcomes his fears
and discovers the
magic of nature.
I Shot Andy Mary Harron Stephen Dorff A l e s b i a n
Warhol*** Martha Plimpton revolutionary tries
Michael to interest Andy
Imperioli Warhol in producing
Coco MacPherson a play featuring her
Lili Taylor radical anti-male
rhetoric. When he
doesn't return her
calls, she shoots
him.
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* Domestic rights in all media.
** Domestic theatrical distribution rights.
*** Worldwide rights in all media.
****Domestic rights in all media and certain foreign rights in all media.
Home Video. Orion Home Video ("OHV") distributes the Entertainment Group's
new product in the home video market and exploits titles from its existing
library, including previously released rental titles, re-issued titles and
initially released titles, in the sell-through and premium home video market
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sectors and through arrangements with mail-order and other selected licensees.
OHV also acquires product from independent producers for distribution on a fee
basis with no investment other than recoupable distribution costs. OHV's
acquisition program contemplates output arrangements with producers and the
acquisition of existing catalogs, as well as film-by-film acquisitions. In
addition to distribution in the traditional videocassette sector, OHV intends to
aggressively pursue opportunities to distribute the Entertainment Group's
library in other emerging multimedia formats, including DVD (as described
below) (see "The United States Motion Picture Industry Overview--Emerging
Technologies" below). OHV acts as exclusive U.S. distributor for Streamline
Pictures, a leading supplier of the increasingly popular Japanese anime genre,
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and provides exclusive distribution services for Major League Baseball home
video product and the Fox-Lorber catalogue of foreign language and specialty
films.
Television. The Entertainment Group's television distribution activities
involve licensing its film and television library to both domestic pay
television services and the domestic free television market. OTE is currently
selling various syndication packages to independent television stations and the
non-traditional networks nationwide. Such syndication packages will be offered
with "unpackaged" library titles, on a market-by-market basis. OTE also plans to
continue to explore opportunities to produce original programming, including
talk and game shows, for pay television, basic cable, first-run syndication and
the non-traditional networks.
Foreign Markets. Orion Pictures International ("OPI") distributes the
Entertainment Group's existing library in traditional media and established
markets outside of the United States and Canada, while actively pursuing new
areas of exploitation. The Entertainment Group has historically relied upon
subdistributors for the distribution of its product in the foreign theatrical
marketplace. OPI licenses its product in the foreign pay and free television
and home video markets directly to licensees for most major territories, and
through a network of sales representatives in other territories. OPI also
explores opportunities to acquire and distribute new product in overseas
markets, adding freshness and value to the library. Other strategies include the
acquisition of foreign language programming for foreign distribution in
combination with the Entertainment Group's other library product.
Competition and Seasonality. All aspects of the Entertainment Group's
operations are conducted in a highly competitive environment. To the extent that
the Entertainment Group seeks to distribute the films contained in its library
or acquire or produce product, the Entertainment Group competes with many other
motion picture distributors, including the "majors," most of which are larger
and have substantially greater resources, film libraries and histories of
obtaining film properties, as well as greater production capabilities and
significantly broader access to distribution and exhibition opportunities. By
reason of their resources, these competitors may have access to programming that
would not generally be available to the Entertainment Group and may also have
the ability to market programming more extensively than the Entertainment Group.
Distributors of theatrical motion pictures compete with one another for
access to desirable motion picture screens, especially during the summer,
holiday and other peak movie-going seasons, and several of the Entertainment
Group's competitors in the theatrical motion picture distribution business have
become affiliated with owners of chains of motion picture theaters. The success
of the Entertainment Group's product is also heavily dependent upon public
taste, which is both unpredictable and susceptible to change without warning.
The United States Motion Picture Industry Overview. The United States motion
picture industry encompasses the production and theatrical exhibition of
feature-length motion pictures and the subsequent distribution of such pictures
in home video, television and other ancillary markets. The
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industry is dominated by the major studios, including Universal Pictures, Warner
Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Sony Pictures Entertainment (including Columbia
Pictures and Tri-Star Pictures), Paramount Pictures and The Walt Disney Company,
which historically have produced and distributed the majority of theatrical
motion pictures released annually in the United States. The major studios
generally own their production studios and have national or worldwide
distribution organizations. Major studios typically release films with
production costs ranging from $20,000,000 to $50,000,000 or more and provide a
continual source of motion pictures to the nation's theater exhibitors.
In recent years, "independent" motion picture production companies have
played a more important role in the production of motion pictures for the
worldwide feature film market. The independents do not own production studios
and have more limited distribution capabilities than the major studios, often
distributing their product through the "majors." Independents typically produce
fewer motion pictures at substantially lower average production costs than major
studios. Several of the former more prominent independents, including Miramax
and New Line, have been acquired by larger entertainment companies, giving them
access to greater resources. There are also a large number of smaller
production companies such as MPCA that produce theatrical motion pictures.
Motion Picture Production and Financing. The production of a motion picture
begins with the screenplay adaption of a popular novel or other literary work
acquired by the producer or the development of an original screenplay having its
genesis in a story line or scenario conceived of or acquired by the producer. In
the development phase, the producer typically seeks production financing and
tentative commitments from a director, the principal cast members and other
creative personnel. A proposed production schedule and budget also are prepared
during this phase.
Upon completing the screenplay and arranging financial commitments,
pre-production of the motion picture begins. In this phase, the producer engages
creative personnel to the extent not previously committed; finalizes the filming
schedule and production budget; obtains insurance and secures completion
guarantees; if necessary, establishes filming locations and secures any
necessary studio facilities and stages; and prepares for the start of actual
filming. Principal photography, the actual filming of the screenplay, may extend
from six to twelve weeks or more, depending upon such factors as budget,
location, weather and complications inherent in the screenplay.
Following completion of principal photography, the motion picture is
edited; optical, dialogue, music and any special effects are added, and voice,
effects, music sound tracks and picture are synchronized during post-production.
This results in the production of the negative from which the release prints of
the motion picture are made.
The cost of a theatrical motion picture produced by an independent
production company for limited distribution ranges from approximately $4,000,000
to $10,000,000 as compared with an average of approximately $30,000,000 for
commercial films produced by major studios for wide release. Production costs
consist of acquiring or developing the screenplay, film studio rental,
cinematography, post-production costs and the compensation of creative and other
production personnel. Distribution expenses, which consist primarily of the
costs of advertising and release prints, are not included in direct production
costs and vary widely depending on the extent of the release and nature of the
promotional activities.
Independent and smaller production companies generally avoid incurring
substantial overhead costs by hiring creative and other production personnel and
retaining the other elements required for pre-production, principal photography
and post-production activities on a project-by-project basis. Unlike the major
studios, the independents and smaller production companies also typically
finance their
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production activities from discrete sources. Such sources include bank loans,
"pre-sales," co-productions, equity offerings and joint ventures. Independents
generally attempt to complete their financing of a motion picture production
prior to commencement of principal photography, at which point they begin to
incur substantial production costs which must be paid.
"Pre-sales" are used by independent film companies and smaller production
companies to finance all or a portion of the direct production costs of a motion
picture. Pre-sales consist of fees paid to the producer by third parties in
return for the right to exhibit the motion picture when completed in theaters or
to distribute it in home video, television, foreign or other ancillary markets.
Producers with distribution capabilities may retain the right to distribute the
completed motion picture either domestically or in one or more foreign markets.
Other producers may separately license theatrical, home video, television,
foreign and all other distribution rights among several licensees.
Both major studios and independent film companies often acquire motion
pictures for distribution through a customary industry arrangement known as a
"negative pickup," under which the studio or independent film company agrees to
acquire from an independent production company all rights to a film upon
completion of production. The independent production company normally finances
production of the motion picture pursuant to financing arrangements with banks
or other lenders in which the lender is granted a security interest in the film
and the independent production company's rights under its arrangement with the
studio or independent. When the studio or independent "picks up" the completed
motion picture, it assumes the production financing indebtedness incurred by the
production company in connection with the film. In addition, the independent
production company is paid a production fee and generally is granted a
participation in the net profits from distribution of the motion picture.
Motion Picture Distribution. Motion picture distribution encompasses the
distribution of motion pictures in theaters and in ancillary markets such as
home video, pay-per-view, pay television, broadcast television, foreign and
other markets. The distributor typically acquires rights from the producer to
distribute a motion picture in one or more markets. For its distribution rights,
the distributor typically agrees to advance the producer a certain minimum
royalty or guarantee, which is to be recouped by the distributor out of revenues
generated from the distribution of the motion picture and is generally
nonrefundable. The producer also is entitled to receive a royalty equal to an
agreed-upon percentage of all revenues received from distribution of the motion
picture in excess of revenues covered by the royalty advance.
Theatrical Distribution. The theatrical distribution of a motion picture
involves the manufacture of release prints, the promotion of the picture through
advertising and publicity campaigns and the licensing of the motion picture to
theatrical exhibitors. The size and success of the promotional advertising
campaign can materially affect the revenues realized from the theatrical release
of a motion picture. The costs incurred in connection with the distribution of a
motion picture can vary significantly, depending on the number of screens on
which the motion picture is to be exhibited and the ability to exhibit motion
pictures during peak exhibition seasons. Competition among distributors for
theaters during such peak seasons is great. Accordingly, the ability to exhibit
motion pictures in the most popular theaters in each area can affect theatrical
revenues.
The distributor and theatrical exhibitor generally enter into a license
agreement providing for the exhibitor's payment to the distributor of a
percentage of the box office receipts for the exhibition period, in some cases
after deduction of the theater's overhead, or a flat negotiated weekly amount.
The distributor's percentage of box office receipts generally ranges from an
effective rate of 35% to over 50%, depending upon the success of the motion
picture at the box office and other factors. Distributors
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carefully monitor the theaters which have licensed the picture to ensure that
the exhibitor promptly pays all amounts due the distributor. Some delays in
collections are not unusual.
Motion pictures may continue to play in theaters for up to six months
following their initial release. Concurrently with their release in the United
States, motion pictures generally are released in Canada and may also be
released in one or more other foreign markets. Typically, the motion picture
then becomes available for distribution in other markets as follows:
Months After Approximate
Market Initial Release Release Period
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Domestic home video 4-6 months --
Domestic pay-per-view 6-9 months 3 months
Domestic pay television 10-18 months 12-21 months
Domestic network 30-36 months 18-36 months
Domestic syndication or 30-36 months 3-15 years
basic cable
Foreign home video 6-12 months --
Foreign television 18-24 months 3-12 years
Home Video. Home video distribution consists of the promotion and sale of
videocassettes and videodiscs to local, regional and national video retailers
which rent or sell such products to consumers primarily for home viewing.
Pay-Per-View. Pay-per-view television allows cable television subscribers
to purchase individual programs, including recently released motion pictures and
live sporting, music or other events, on a "per use" basis. The subscriber fees
are typically divided among the program distributor, the pay-per-view operator
and the cable system operator.
Pay Television. Pay television allows cable television subscribers to view
HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, The Movie Channel, Encore and other pay television
network programming offered by cable system operators for a monthly subscription
fee. The pay television networks acquire a substantial portion of their
programming from motion picture distributors.
Broadcast and Basic Cable Television. Broadcast television allows viewers
to receive, without charge, programming broadcast over the air by affiliates of
the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox), independent television stations and
cable and satellite networks and stations. In certain areas, viewers may receive
the same programming via cable transmission for which subscribers pay a basic
cable television fee. Broadcasters or cable systems operators pay fees to
distributors for the right to air programming a specified number of times.
Foreign Markets. In addition to their domestic distribution activities,
motion picture distributors generate revenues from distribution of motion
pictures in foreign theaters and in the foreign home video, pay and free
television and other foreign markets. There has been a dramatic increase in
recent years in the worldwide demand for filmed entertainment. This growth is
largely due to the privatization of television stations, introduction of direct
broadcast satellite services, growth of home video and increased cable
penetration.
Other Markets. Revenues also may be derived from the distribution of motion
pictures to airlines, schools, libraries, hospitals and the military, licensing
of rights to perform musical works and
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sound recordings embodied in a motion picture, and rights to manufacture and
distribute games, dolls, clothing and similar commercial articles derived from
characters or other elements of a motion picture.
Emerging Technologies.
DBS. Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) technology also offers a new
transmission technology. As the major delivery system for premium television
services in Europe, particularly the U.K., DBS is expected to expand the pay
television market in the United States.
Video-On-Demand. An important advance in the last five years has been
the development of the video-on-demand technology through the creation of
digital video compression. Digital compression involves the conversion of the
analog television signal into digital form and the compression of more than one
video signal into one standard channel for delivery to customers. Compression
technology will be applied not only to cable but to satellite and over-the-air
broadcast transmission systems. This offers the opportunity to dramatically
expand the capacity of current transmission systems. Several telecommunications
companies are currently testing trial video-on-demand systems. These include
Bell Atlantic, Time Warner, Telecommunications, Inc. and Pacific Telesis.
DVD. Another new technology that has emerged is the video CD or
"digital variable disc." Just as compact discs have become the dominant medium
for prerecorded music, digital variable disc or "DVD" is expected to become a
widely-accepted format for home video programming.
The Communications Group
General. Through its Communications Group, MIG owns interests in and
participates along with local business and governmental partners in the
management of Joint Ventures which operate a variety of communications services
in certain countries in Eastern Europe and certain of the former Soviet
Republics. MIG's licenses typically cover markets which have large populations
and strong economic potential but lack reliable and efficient communications
services. MIG also targets markets where systems can be constructed with
relatively low capital investments and where multiple communications services
can be offered to the population.
MIG owns interests in and participates in the management of Joint Ventures
which operate and/or are constructing: (i) 10 wireless cable television systems
with combined households of approximately 8.8 million; (ii) 8 paging systems
with aggregate target populations of approximately 55.9 million; (iii) an
international toll calling service in the Republic of Georgia which covers a
population of approximately 5.5 million; (iv) a Trunked Mobile Radio service in
Romania with an aggregate target population of approximately 2.1 million; and
(v) 5 radio stations in 7 cities reaching combined households of approximately
8.6 million in Hungary, Russia and Latvia. The Communications Group recently
entered into a letter of intent to purchase 51% of a U.K. company that has
ownership interests in 9 companies providing Trunked Mobile Radio services in
Europe. MIG is also exploring a number of investment opportunities in wireless
telephony systems in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics. The Company
is also pursuing licenses for similar services in other emerging markets,
including the Pacific Rim.
Markets. A summary of the Communications Group's markets and existing
projects, their status, MIG's direct or indirect ownership interest in each such
project, the year such projects became operational and the amounts of capital
loaned and contributed to such projects by MIG is detailed in the chart which
follows:
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MITI Direct
or Indirect
Ownership Year
Market and Projects Status Interest Operational Household/Population(1)
------------------- ------ --------- ----------- -----------------------
1. Moscow, Russia
Wireless Cable Television Operational 50.0% 1992 3.5 million
FM Radio (2 Frequencies) Operational 51.0% 1994(3) 3.5 million
2. Tbilisi, Georgia
Wireless Cable Television International Operational 49.0% 1993 .5 million
Toll Calling (throughout the Republic Operational 30.0% 1994 5.5 million
of Georgia) (4)
Paging Operational 45.0% 1994 5.5 million (5)
3. Riga, Latvia
Wireless Cable Television Operational 50.0% 1992 .4 million
Paging (Nationwide) Operational 50.0% 1995(6) 2.8 million
FM Radio Operational 55.0% 1995(7) .4 million
4. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Wireless Cable Television Operational 50.0% 1993 1.2 million
Paging Operational 50.0% 1994 15.3 million (5)
Wireless Local Loop Telephony License pending, 50.0% 2.1 million
under
construction
5. Estonia
Paging Operational 39.1% 1993 1.5 million
6. Bucharest, Romania
Wireless Cable Television Operational 99.0% 1996 .9 million
Paging Operational 54.1% 1993 12.0 million (5)
Trunked Mobile Radio Operational 54.1% 1995 2.1 million
7. Kishinev, Moldova
Wireless Cable Television Operational 50.0% 1995 .3 million
8. Almaty, Kazakhstan
Wireless Cable Television Operational 50.0% 1995 .8 million
Paging Operational 50.0% 1995 12.5 million (5)
9. St. Petersburg, Russia
AM Radio Operational 50.0% 1995(9) .9 million
FM Radio Operational 50.0% 1995(9) .9 million
Paging Operational 40.0% 1995(10) 3.5 million
10. Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Wireless Cable Television License pending, 50.0% .7 million
under
construction
Paging Operational 45.0% 1994 2.8 million
11. Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Wireless Cable Television Under 50.0% .3 million
Construction
12. Budapest, Siofok, and Khebegy,
Hungary (11)
AM Radio Operational 100.0% 1994 3.5 million (12)
FM Radio (2 Frequencies) Operational 100.0% 1994
13. Sochi, Russia
FM Radio Operational 51.0% 1995 .3 million
14. Vilnius, Lithuania
Wireless Cable Television Under 55.0% .2 million
Construction
Amount
Amount Loaned Contributed
To Project to Project
Market and Projects (in thousands)(2) (in thousands)(2)
------------------- ------------------ --------------
1. Moscow, Russia
Wireless Cable Television 8,881 1,093
FM Radio (2 Frequencies) 1,838 823
2. Tbilisi, Georgia
Wireless Cable Television International 3,520 779
Toll Calling (throughout the Republic -- 2,556
of Georgia) (4)
Paging 475 250
3. Riga, Latvia
Wireless Cable Television 8,184 819
Paging (Nationwide) 1,268 250
FM Radio 35 140
4. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Wireless Cable Television 3,360(8) 580(8)
Paging
Wireless Local Loop Telephony
5. Estonia
Paging 2,535 396
6. Bucharest, Romania
Wireless Cable Television 786 682
Paging 2,324 490
Trunked Mobile Radio 448 --
7. Kishinev, Moldova
Wireless Cable Television 1,346 400
8. Almaty, Kazakhstan
Wireless Cable Television 1,016 222
Paging 247 --
9. St. Petersburg, Russia
AM Radio -- --
FM Radio 562 --
Paging -- 527
10. Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Wireless Cable Television 75 180
Paging 52 330
11. Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Wireless Cable Television 518 400
12. Budapest, Siofok, and Khebegy,
Hungary (11)
AM Radio 948 8,107
FM Radio (2 Frequencies)
13. Sochi, Russia
FM Radio 85 185
14. Vilnius, Lithuania
Wireless Cable Television -- 81
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(1) Covered population is provided for paging, telephony and Trunked Mobile
Radio systems and covered households for wireless cable television and
radio systems.
(2) Represents amounts loaned and contributed as of December 31, 1995.
(3) Purchased equity of existing operational company in 1994; the company was
formed in 1991.
(4) Provides international toll calling services between Georgia and the rest
of the world and is the only Intelsat designated representative in Georgia
to provide such services.
(5) Indicates population MITI intends to cover by the end of 1996. In each of
the foregoing markets, MITI covers the capital city and is currently
expanding the services of such operations to cover additional cities.
(6) Purchased equity of existing company in 1995; the company was formed in
1994.
(7) Purchased equity of existing operational company in 1995; the company was
formed in 1993.
(8) Reflects amounts loaned and contributed to all projects in Tashkent,
Uzbekistan.
(9) Purchased equity of existing operational company in 1995; the company was
formed in 1993.
(10) Purchased equity of existing company in 1995; the company was formed in
1994.
(11) Purchased equity of existing operational company in 1994; the company was
formed in 1989.
(12) Total household coverage of AM and FM radio.
The markets which the Company targets for its services typically (i) have
large populations; (ii) have strong economic potential; (iii) are usually the
capital city of a country, republic or province; and (iv) are easily accessible
to the Communications Group's central offices. The Company believes that most of
its markets have a concentration of educated people who desire quality
entertainment, sports and news as well as reliable and efficient communications
services. As principal cities of their respective countries, republics or
provinces, these markets are, in many cases, home to a significant number of
foreign diplomats, businessmen and advisors who the Company anticipates will
often become premium service customers.
The Company believes that the vast majority of the political and economic
leaders of these markets recognize the importance of communications as a means
to modernizing their societies. In the Communications Group's markets, the
breadth of television programming is somewhat limited and there exists a demand
for quality entertainment and news programming. Additionally, the antiquated
telephone systems in many of these markets do not have the capacity to
adequately serve residents. The Company believes that its systems can provide a
solution to these problems because (i) the Company's wireless cable television
and AM and FM broadcast services will provide a wide selection of quality
entertainment, sports broadcasting, educational programming and international
news at an affordable rate to both local and foreign residents; (ii) the
Company's wireless telephony services will be a comparatively low-cost means of
quickly providing intra-country communications as well as telephone access to
the rest of the world using international satellite links; and (iii) the
Company's alphanumeric and digital display paging services will be a dependable
and efficient means to communicate one-way without the need for a recipient to
access a telephone network. The Company is not aware of any significant
governmental restrictions with respect to broadcasting time or program content
in its existing cable television and radio broadcasting markets which may have a
material adverse effect on the Company and its operations in these markets.
In most cities where the Company provides or expects to provide service, a
substantial percentage of the population (approximately 90% in Moscow) lives in
large apartment buildings. This lowers the cost of installation and eases
penetration of wireless cable television and wireless telephony services into a
city, because a single microwave receiving location can bring service to a large
number of people. The Company currently is licensed to provide wireless cable
television to markets which have in the aggregate approximately 8.8 million
households, and paging services in markets with a population totaling
approximately 55.9 million. The Company believes that the cost of constructing a
coaxial cable television system covering the same number of households as are
covered by each of the Company's
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systems would be significantly more expensive than the costs incurred by the
Company in constructing a wireless system.
The Company has obtained political risk insurance from OPIC for its
operating cable television systems in Moscow, Riga, Tbilisi and Tashkent, and
may endeavor to obtain OPIC insurance for additional systems which are eligible
for such insurance. OPIC is a United States governmental agency which provides
to United States investors insurance against expropriation, political violence
and loss of business income in more than 130 developing nations. The Company
currently has expropriation and political violence insurance coverage with OPIC
in the amount of (i) $2,800,000 with respect to its Moscow cable television
system; (ii) $2,200,000 with respect to its Riga cable television system;
(iii) $1,600,000 with respect to its Tbilisi cable television system; and
(iv) $2,000,000 with respect to its Tashkent cable television system. The
Company currently has loss of business income insurance with OPIC in the amount
of (i) $1,500,000 with respect to its Moscow cable television system;
(ii) $1,000,000 with respect to its Riga cable television system; and
(iii) $550,000 with respect to its Tbilisi cable television system. The Company
is also currently eligible to purchase additional expropriation and political
violence insurance and loss of business income insurance from OPIC with respect
to these systems. There can be no assurance that any insurance obtained by the
Company from OPIC will adequately compensate the Company for any losses it may
incur or that the Company will elect to obtain or be able to obtain OPIC
insurance for any of its additional systems.
Joint Ventures. After deciding to obtain an interest in a particular
communication business, the Company generally enters into discussions with the
appropriate Ministry of Communications or local parties which have interests in
communications properties in a particular market. If the negotiations are
successful, a joint venture agreement is entered into and is registered, and the
right to use frequency licenses are contributed to the Joint Venture by the
Company's local partner or are allocated by the appropriate governmental
authority to the Joint Venture. In the case of the Company's radio station
operations, the Company has, in many cases, directly purchased companies with an
operating radio station or an ownership interest in a Joint Venture which
operates a radio station.
Generally, the Company owns approximately 50% of the equity in a Joint
Venture with the balance of such equity being owned by a local entity, often a
government-owned enterprise. In 1995, the Russian Federation legislature
proposed, but did not enact, legislation which would limit the interest which a
foreign person is permitted to own in entities holding broadcasting licenses. If
legislation is enacted in Russia or any of the Company's other markets limiting
foreign ownership of broadcasting licenses and the Company is required to reduce
its interests in any of the ventures in which it owns an interest, it is unclear
how such reduction would be effected.
Each Joint Venture's day-to-day activities are managed by a local
management team selected by its board of directors or its shareholders. The
operating objectives, business plans and capital expenditures of a Joint Venture
are approved by the Joint Venture's board of directors, or in certain cases, by
its shareholders. In most cases, an equal number of directors or managers of the
Joint Venture are selected by the Company and its local partner. In other cases,
a differing number of directors or managers of the Joint Venture may be selected
by the Company on the basis of the percentage ownership interest of the Company
in the Joint Venture.
In many cases, the credit agreement pursuant to which the Company loans
funds to a Joint Venture provides the Company with the right to appoint the
general manager of the Joint Venture and to approve unilaterally the annual
business plan of the venture. These rights continue so long as amounts are
outstanding under the credit agreement. In other cases, such rights may also
exist by reason of the
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Company's percentage ownership interest in the joint venture or under the terms
of the Voint Venture's governing instruments.
The Company's Joint Ventures are limited liability entities which are
permitted to enter into contracts, acquire property and assume and undertake
obligations in their own names. Under the joint venture agreements, each of the
Company and the local Joint Venture partner is obligated to make initial capital
contributions to the Joint Venture. In general, a local joint venture partner
does not have the resources to make cash contributions to the Joint Venture. In
such cases, the Company has established or plans to establish an agreement with
the Joint Venture whereby, in addition to cash contributions by the Company,
each of the Company and the local partner makes in-kind contributions (usually
communications equipment in the case of the Company and frequencies, space on
transmitting towers and office space in the case of the local partner), and the
Joint Venture signs a credit agreement with the Company pursuant to which the
Company loans the venture certain funds. Typically, such credit agreements
provide for interest payments to the Company at the Company's current cost of
borrowing in the United States and for payment of principal and interest from
90% of the Joint Venture's available cash flow prior to any pro rata
distributions to the Company and the local partner. After the full repayment of
the loan owed by the Joint Venture to the Company, the distributions from the
Joint Venture to the Company and the local partner are made on a pro rata basis
in accordance with their respective ownership interests.
In addition to loaning funds to the Joint Ventures, the Company often
provides certain services to each of the Joint Ventures. The Company currently
charges certain Joint Ventures for services provided by MITI.
Under existing legislation in certain of the Company's markets,
distributions from a Joint Venture to its partners will be subject to taxation.
The laws in the Company's markets vary markedly with respect to the tax
treatment of distributions to joint venture partners and such laws have also
recently been revised significantly in many of the Company's markets. There can
be no assurance that such laws will not continue to undergo major changes in the
future which could have a significant negative impact on the Company and its
operations.
Marketing. The Company targets its wireless cable television service toward
foreign national households, embassies, foreign commercial establishments,
international and local hotels, local households and local commercial
establishments. Paging services are targeted toward people who spend a
significant amount of time outside of offices, have a need for mobility and/or
are business people without ready access to telephones. Paging market segments
include the local police, the military, foreign and local business people and
embassy personnel.
Radio station programming is targeted toward 25 to 55 year-old consumers,
who are believed by management of the Company to be the most affluent in the
emerging societies of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics. Each
station's format is intended to appeal to the particular listening interests of
this consumer group in its market. This is intended to enable the commercial
sales departments of each joint venture to present to advertisers the most
desirable market for their products and services, thereby heightening the value
of the station's commercial advertising time. Advertising on these stations is
sold to local and international advertisers.
Development of Communications Systems
Wireless Cable Television. Wireless cable television is a technology
experiencing rapid growth worldwide. In the United States, wireless cable
television, also referred to as MMDS (multichannel,
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multi-point distribution service), is gaining acceptance as a competitor to
coaxial cable service. In addition, the service has low installation and
maintenance costs relative to coaxial cable services.
Each of the Company's wireless cable television systems is expected to
operate in a similar manner. Various programs, transmitted to satellite
transponders, will be received by the joint venture's satellite dishes located
in a central facility. The signal will then be transmitted to a video switching
system located in the joint venture's facilities, generally near the city's main
transmission tower. Other programs, such as movies, will be combined into a
predetermined set of channels and fed to solid state, self-diagnostic
transmitters and antennae located on the transmission tower. Encrypted
multichannel signals will then be broadcast as far as 50 kilometers in all
directions.
The specialized compact receiving antenna systems, installed on building
rooftops as part of the system, will receive the multichannel signals
transmitted by the transmission tower antennae and convert and route the signals
to a set-top converter and a television receiver via a coaxial cabling system
within the building. The set-top converter descrambles the signal and is also
used as a channel selector to augment televisions having a limited number of
channels.
The Company currently offers English, French, German and Russian
programming, with plans to expand into other languages as demand increases. Some
of the Company's channels are dubbed and others are subtitled into the local
language. Generally, the Company's "basic" service provides programming of local
off-air channels and an additional five to six channels with a varied mixture of
distant off-air channels, European or American sports, music, international news
and general entertainment. The Company's "premium" service generally includes
the channels which make up its "basic" service as well as an additional number
of satellite channels and a movie channel that offers recent and classic movies
featuring such actors as Robert De Niro, Candice Bergen, Charles Bronson and
Sean Connery.
The Company's programming options currently include news channels such as
BBC World, CNN International, Sky News and Euronews, music, sports and
entertainment channels such as BBC Prime, MTV Europe, Eurosport, TNT/Cartoon
Network, NBC Super Channel and Discovery Channel Europe and movie channels.
The Company currently offers "Pay Per View" movies on its Baltcom cable
television system which operates in Riga, Latvia and is planning in the future
to add such service to its program lineups in certain of its other markets. The
subscriber pays for "Pay Per View" services in advance, and the intelligent
decoders that the Company uses automatically deduct the purchase of a particular
service from the amount paid in advance.
Paging. The Company's paging systems represent a moderately priced service
which is complementary to telephony. Alphanumeric and digital display paging
systems are useful in Eastern European countries, the former Soviet Republics
and other emerging markets for sending information one-way without the need for
a recipient to access a telephone network, which in many of these markets are
often overloaded or unavailable.
The Company offers service with three types of pagers: (i) tone only,
which upon encoded signaling produces several different tones depending on the
code transmitted; (ii) digital display, which emits a variety of tones and
permits the display of up to 16 digits; and (iii) alphanumeric, which emits a
variety of tones and displays as many as 63 characters. Subscribers may also
purchase additional services, such as paging priority, group calls and other
options.
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As an adjunct to paging services, the joint ventures operate 24-hour
service bureaus to receive calls and record and transmit messages. In addition,
automatic paging messages are accepted from personal computers, telex machines
and cellular telephones.
AM and FM Radio. Programming in each of the Company's AM and FM markets is
designed to appeal to the particular interests of a specific demographic group
in such markets. Although the Company's radio programming formats are constantly
changing, programming generally consists of popular music from the United
States, Western Europe, and the local area. News is delivered by local
announcers in the language appropriate to the region, and announcements and
commercials are locally produced. By developing a strong listenership base
comprised of a specific demographic group in each of its markets, the Company
believes it will be able to attract advertisers seeking to reach these
listeners. The Company believes that the technical programming and marketing
expertise that it provides to its joint ventures enhances the performance of the
joint ventures' radio stations.
International Toll Calling. The Company owns approximately 30% of Telecom
Georgia. Telecom Georgia handles all international calls inbound to and outbound
from the Republic of Georgia to the rest of the world. Telecom Georgia is
currently making interconnect arrangements with several international long
distance carriers such as Sprint and Telespazio of Italy. For every
international call made to the Republic of Georgia, a payment will be due to
Telecom Georgia by the interconnect carrier and for every call made from the
Republic of Georgia to another country, Telecom Georgia will bill its
subscribers and pay a destination fee to the interconnect carrier.
Trunked Mobile Radio. The Company's Romanian joint venture provides Trunked
Mobile Radio ("TMR") services in certain areas in Romania. The Company also
recently signed a letter of intent to purchase a 51% interest in Protocall
Ventures, Ltd., a U.K. company with ownership interests in 9 Trunked Mobile
Radio systems operating in Portugal, Spain, Germany and Belgium. TMR systems
are primarily designed to provide mobile voice communications among members of
user groups and interconnection to the public switched telephone network. TMR
systems are commonly used by taxi companies, construction teams, security
services and other groups with need for significant internal communications.
Wireless Telephony. MIG is currently exploring a number of investment
opportunities in wireless telephony systems and has installed test systems in a
number of countries in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Republics, including
Uzbekistan and Georgia, and the emerging markets in the Pacific Rim. The Company
believes that its proposed wireless telephony systems are a time and cost
effective means of improving the communications infrastructure in these markets.
The current telephone systems in these markets are antiquated and overloaded,
and consumers in these markets typically must wait several years to obtain
telephone service.
The Company's proposed fixed wireless local loop telephony offers the
current telephone service provider a rapid and cost effective method to expand
their service base. The system eliminates the need to build additional fixed
wire line infrastructure by utilizing a microwave connection directly to the
subscriber.
Competition
Wireless Cable. Most of the Company's current cable television competitors
in its markets are undercapitalized, small, local companies that are providing
limited programming to their subscribers. The Company does not, however, have or
expect to have exclusive franchises with respect to its cable television
operations and may therefore face more significant competition in the future
from highly
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capitalized entities seeking to provide services similar to the Company's in its
markets. The Company also encounters competition in some markets from unlicensed
competitors which may have lower operating expenses and may be able to provide
cable television service at lower prices than the Company. The Company currently
competes in all of its markets with over-the-air broadcast television stations.
The Company is also aware that equipment is being manufactured for the purpose
of unlawfully receiving and decoding encrypted signals transmitted by wireless
cable television ventures. The Company believes that it has thus far only
experienced unlawful receipt of its signal on a limited basis with respect to
certain of its wireless cable television services. In addition, another possible
source of competition for the Company are videotape cassettes. The Company's
wireless cable also competes with individual satellite dishes.
Paging. In some of the Company's paging markets, the Company has
experienced and can expect to continue to experience competition from existing
small, local, paging operators who have limited areas of coverage and as well as
competition by, in some cases, paging operators established by Western European
and U.S. investors with substantial experience in paging. The Company also faces
competition from a segment of radio paging operations utilizing FM Subcarrier
Frequency transmissions. The local phone systems are also considered to be a
significant competitor to the Company's paging operations. The Company does not
have or expect to have exclusive franchises with respect to its paging
operations and may therefore face more significant competition in the future
from highly capitalized entities seeking to provide services similar to the
Company's in its markets.
Wireless Telephony. While the existing wireline telephone systems in
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics are often antiquated, the fact
that these systems are already well-established and operated by governmental
authorities means that they are a source of competition for the Company's
proposed wireless telephony operations. In addition, one-way paging service may
be a competitive alternative which is adequate for those who do not need a
two-way service, or it may be a service that reduces wireless telephony usage
among wireless telephony subscribers. The Company does not have or expect to
have exclusive franchises with respect to its wireless telephony operations and
may therefore face more significant competition in the future from highly
capitalized entities seeking to provide services similar to or competitive with
the Company's in its markets. In certain markets, cellular telephone operators
exist and represent a competitive alternative to the Company's proposed wireless
telephony. A cellular telephone can be operated in the same manner as a wireless
loop telephone in that either type of service can simulate the conventional
telephone service by providing local and international calling from a fixed
position in its service area. Both services are connected directly to a
telephony switch operated by the local telephone company and therefore can
initiate calls to or receive calls from anywhere in the world currently served
by the international telephone network. Cellular telephony and wireless loop
telephony eliminate the need for trenching and laying of wires for telephone
services and thus deploy telephone service quickly and cost effectively.
Wireless loop technology utilizes radio frequencies, instead of copper or fiber
optic cable, to transmit between a central telephone and a subscriber's
building. Cellular telephony enables a subscriber to move from one place in a
city to another while using the service while wireless loop telephony is
intended to provide fixed telephone services which can be deployed as rapidly as
cellular telephony and at a significantly lower cost.
FM and AM Radio. In each of the Company's existing markets, there are
either a number of stations in operation already or plans for competitive
stations to be in service shortly. As additional stations are constructed and
commence operations, the Company expects to face significantly increased
competition for listeners and advertising revenues from parties with
programming, engineering and marketing expertise comparable to the Company's.
Other media businesses, including broadcast television, cable television,
newspapers, magazines and billboard advertising also compete with the Company's
radio stations for advertising revenues.
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Snapper and Roadmaster
The Company currently engages in two non-strategic businesses. The Company
is involved in the lawn and garden equipment industry through its Snapper
subsidiary which does business under the name "Snapper Power Equipment Company."
In addition, the Company is indirectly engaged in the sporting good business
through its ownership interest in Roadmaster.
Snapper. Snapper manufactures Snapper(R) brand power lawnmowers, lawn
tractors, garden tillers, snow throwers and related parts and accessories, and
distributes blowers, string trimmers and edgers. The lawnmowers include rear
engine riding mowers, front engine riding mowers or lawn tractors, and
self-propelled and push-type walk-behind mowers. Snapper also manufactures a
line of commercial lawn and turf equipment and a Blackhawk(TM) line of mowers
and markets a fertilizer line under the Snapper(R) brand.
On February 29, 1996, Snapper sold its European subsidiaries to an employee
of such subsidiaries. The purchase price consisted of the payment of a
promissory note of one of Snapper's European subsidiaries in the amount of
$8,621,027, which represents a portion of the intercompany indebtedness
($10,703,718 at December 31, 1995) owed to Snapper by its European subsidiaries.
Principal payments under the promissory note shall be made as follows:
(i) $3,000,000 on May 31, 1996; (ii) $2,524,310 on July 31, 1996;
(iii) 2,500,000 on September 30, 1996 and (iv) the remainder on December 31,
1996. The promissory note is secured by a standby letter of credit.
For accounting purposes, Snapper has been classified as an asset held for
disposition. The Company has adopted a plan to dispose of Snapper during 1996
and is actively exploring a sale of Snapper. Although the Company has received
several proposals regarding a sale of Snapper, it has not reached an agreement
in principle or entered into a definitive agreement providing for the
disposition of Snapper. No assurances can be given that the Company in the
future will engage in such a transaction or effect such a plan.
Investment in Roadmaster Industries, Inc. In December 1994, the Company
acquired 19,169,000 shares of Roadmaster common stock, or approximately 38% of
the outstanding Roadmaster common stock, in exchange for all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of four of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the
"Exchange Transaction"). Roadmaster, through its operating subsidiaries, is one
of the largest manufacturers of bicycles and a leading manufacturer of fitness
equipment and toy products in the United States. Its common stock is listed on
the New York Stock Exchange. As of December 31, 1995, the closing price per
share of Roadmaster common stock was $2.375 and the quoted market value of the
Company's investment in Roadmaster was $45,526,375. As disclosed in Amendment
No. 1 to its Schedule 13D relating to Roadmaster, filed with the SEC on March 1,
1996, MIG intends to dispose of its investment in Roadmaster during 1996.
In connection with the Exchange Transaction, the Company, Roadmaster and
certain officers of Roadmaster entered into a Shareholders Agreement (the
"Shareholders Agreement") pursuant to which, among other things, the Company
obtained the right to designate four individuals to serve on Roadmaster's
nine-member Board of Directors (the "MIG Designated Directors"), subject to
certain reductions.
In addition, the Shareholders Agreement generally grants Roadmaster a right
of first refusal with respect to any proposed sale by the Company of any shares
of Roadmaster common stock received by the Company in the Exchange Transaction
for as long as the MIG Designated Directors have been nominated and elected to
the Board of Directors of Roadmaster. Such right of first refusal will not,
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however, apply to any proposed sale, transfer or assignment of such shares to
any persons who would, after consummation of such transaction, own less than 10%
of the outstanding shares of Roadmaster common stock or to any sale of such
shares pursuant to a registration statement filed under the Securities Act,
provided the Company has used its reasonable best efforts not to make any sale
pursuant to such registration statement to any single purchaser or "Acquiring
Person" who would own 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Roadmaster common
stock after the consummation of such transaction. "Acquiring Person" generally
is defined in the Shareholders Agreement to mean any person or group which
together with all affiliates is the beneficial owner of 5% or more of the
outstanding shares of Roadmaster common stock.
Also in connection with the Exchange Transaction, the Company and
Roadmaster entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the "Registration
Rights Agreement") under which Roadmaster agreed to register such shares
("Registrable Stock") at the request of the Company or its affiliates or any
transferee who acquires at least 1,000,000 shares of the Roadmaster common stock
issued to the Company in the Exchange Transaction. Under the Registration
Rights Agreement, registration may be required at any time during a ten-year
period beginning as of the closing date of the Exchange Transaction (the
"Registration Period") by the holders of at least 50% of the Registrable Stock
if a "long-form" registration statement (i.e., a registration statement on Form
S-1, S-2 or other similar form) is requested or by the holders of Registrable
Stock with a value of at least $500,000 if a "short-form "registration statement
(i.e., a registration statement on Form S-3 or other similar form) is requested.
Roadmaster is required to pay all expenses incurred (other than the expenses of
counsel, if any, for the holders of Registrable Stock, the expenses of
underwriter's counsel, and underwriting fees) for any two registrations
requested by the holders of Registrable Stock during the Registration Period.
Roadmaster will become obligated to pay the expenses of up to two additional
registrations if Roadmaster is not eligible to use a short-form registration
statement to register the Registrable Stock at any time during the Registration
Period. All other registrations will be at the expense of the holders of the
Registrable Stock. Roadmaster will have the right at least once during each
twelve-month period to defer the filing of a demand registration statement for a
period of up to 90 days after request for registration by the holders of the
requisite number of shares of Registrable Stock. In connection with entering
into the MIG Revolver (as defined below), MIG requested that Roadmaster register
its shares of Roadmaster common stock.
Environmental Protection
Snapper's manufacturing plant is subject to federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with such laws and regulations
has not, and is not expected to, materially affect Snapper's competitive
position. Snapper's capital expenditures for environmental control facilities,
its incremental operating costs in connection therewith and Snapper's
environmental compliance costs were not material in 1995 and are not expected
to be material in future years.
The Company has agreed to indemnify a former subsidiary of the Company for
certain obligations, liabilities and costs incurred by the subsidiary arising
out of environmental conditions existing on or prior to the date on which the
subsidiary was sold by the Company. The Company sold the subsidiary in 1987.
Since that time, the Company has been involved in various environmental matters
involving property owned and operated by the subsidiary, including clean-up
efforts at landfill sites and the remediation of groundwater contamination. The
costs incurred by the Company with respect to these matters have not been
material during any year through and including the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995. As of December 31, 1995, the Company had a remaining reserve
of approximately $1,250,000 to cover its obligations to its former subsidiary.
During 1995, the Company was notified by certain potentially responsible parties
at a superfund site in Michigan that the former subsidiary may also be a
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potentially responsible party at the superfund site. The former subsidiary's
liability, if any, has not been determined but the Company believes that such
liability will not be material.
The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, owns approximately 17 acres
of real property located in Opelika, Alabama (the "Opelika Property"). The
Opelika Property was formerly owned by Diversified Products Corporation, a
former subsidiary of the Company ("DP"), and was transferred to a wholly -owned
subsidiary of the Company in connection with the Exchange Transaction. DP
previously used the Opelika Property as a storage area for stockpiling cement,
sand, and mill scale materials needed for or resulting from the manufacture of
exercise weights. In June 1994, DP discontinued the manufacture of exercise
weights and no longer needed to use the Opelika Property as a storage area. In
connection with the Exchange Transaction, Roadmaster and the Company agreed that
the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, would acquire the Opelika
Property, together with any related permits, licenses, and other authorizations
under federal, state and local laws governing pollution or protection of the
environment. In connection with the closing of the Exchange Transaction, the
Company and Roadmaster entered into an Environmental Indemnity Agreement (the
"Indemnity Agreement") under which the Company agreed to indemnify Roadmaster
for costs and liabilities resulting from the presence on or migration of
regulated materials from the Opelika Property. The Company's obligations under
the Indemnity Agreement with respect to the Opelika Property are not limited.
The Indemnity Agreement does not cover environmental liabilities relating to any
property now or previously owned by DP except for the Opelika Property.
On January 22, 1996, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management
("ADEM") wrote a letter to the Company stating that the Opelika Property
contains an "unauthorized dump" in violation of Alabama environmental
regulations. The letter from ADEM requires the Company to present for ADEM's
approval a written environmental remediation plan for the Opelika Property. The
Company has retained an environmental consulting firm to develop an
environmental remediation plan for the Opelika Property. The consulting firm is
currently conducting soil samples and other tests on the Opelika Property.
Although the Company has not received the results of these tests, the Company
believes that the reserves of approximately $1,800,000 previously established by
the Company for the Opelika Property will be adequate to cover the cost of the
remediation plan that is currently being developed.
Employees
As of February 29, 1996, the Company had approximately 289 regular
employees, of whom less than 1% were members of labor unions.
Certain of the Entertainment Group's subsidiaries are signatories to
various agreements with unions that operate in the entertainment industry. In
addition, a substantial number of the artists and talent and crafts people
involved in the motion picture and television industry are represented by trade
unions with industry-wide collective bargaining agreements.
Recent Developments
At the time the November 1 Mergers were consummated, the Company disclosed
that one of the benefits of such mergers was that they would enhance the
Company's ability to make strategic acquisitions of other companies whose
businesses and/or assets complement the Company's entertainment, media and
communications assets. As noted above, the Company has entered into a merger
agreement to acquire Goldwyn and a letter of intent to acquire MPCA. In
addition, the Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to
acquire Alliance Entertainment Company ("Alliance"), which is the largest
full-service distributor of pre-recorded music in the United States and
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which also is engaged in the exploitation of proprietary music product. The
acquisition of Alliance will enable the Company to expand its entertainment
related business by entering the music distribution business in the United
States and certain international markets and provide the Company with a growing
library of artists and previously released music catalogs. In connection with
the proposed mergers, the Company intends to refinance substantially all of its
indebtedness and that of its subsidiaries, as well as substantially all of the
indebtedness of Alliance and Goldwyn.
Merger Agreement with Alliance
On December 20, 1995, the Company and Alliance entered into an Agreement
and Plan of Merger (the "Alliance Merger Agreement") pursuant to which a
newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Alliance Mergerco") will
merge with and into Alliance (the "Alliance Merger"). Alliance is the largest
full-service distributor of pre-recorded music and music related products in the
United States and is also actively engaged in the exploitation of proprietary
rights with respect to recorded music, video and video CDs. Alliance has
expanded rapidly over the past several years through strategic acquisitions and
the internal growth of its operations and has built a distribution
infrastructure which it believes provides it with competitive advantages in
purchasing and distributing inventory and servicing its customers. Alliance
believes it is currently among the top five purchasers of pre-recorded music in
the United States and that it is four times the size of its largest direct
competitor in terms of annual revenues.
Pursuant to the Alliance Merger Agreement, upon consummation of the
Alliance Merger, Alliance stockholders will exchange each of their shares of
Alliance common stock for (i) .7 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) a ten-year
warrant to purchase .285 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $20.00
per share. Also in connection with the Alliance Merger, Metromedia has entered
into Stock Purchase Agreements (the "Stock Purchase Agreements") with Joseph J.
Bianco, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance, and Anil K.
Narang, the Vice Chairman and President of Alliance, providing for the sale by
Messrs. Bianco and Narang to Metromedia of (i) 2,100,000 and 420,000 shares of
Common Stock, respectively, and 886,920 and 171,000 Warrants, respectively, to
be received by Messrs. Bianco and Narang in the Alliance Merger and (ii) all
Warrants received by Messrs. Bianco and Narang upon the exercise of certain
options or warrants to purchase Alliance common stock held by them (expected to
be 829,350 Warrants for Mr. Bianco and 177,816 Warrants for Mr. Narang), for a
cash purchase price of $36,000,000 and $7,200,000 to Messrs. Bianco and Narang,
respectively. These purchases will take place immediately following the
effective time of the Alliance Merger and will enable the Metromedia Holders,
who currently collectively control approximately 35.9% of the outstanding Common
Stock, to reduce the substantial dilution to their interests which would
otherwise result from the issuance of Common Stock to Alliance Stockholders in
the Alliance Merger.
Consummation of the Alliance Merger is subject to various conditions,
including (i) the receipt of approval of the stockholders of each of MIG and
Alliance; (ii) the receipt of certain opinions of counsel with respect to
certain legal matters and as to the qualification of the Alliance Merger as a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); (iii) that since September 30, 1995, no change
or event shall have occurred which has or could reasonably be expected to have a
material adverse effect with respect to MIG or Alliance; (iv) the receipt of
certain fairness opinions by the Board of Directors of each of MIG and Alliance;
(v) that the Stock Purchase Agreements shall have been executed by the parties
thereto; (vi) that Metromedia Company or an affiliate shall purchase all of
Alliance's $125,000,000 11 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 (the
"Existing Alliance Notes") which may be tendered pursuant to the change of
control provisions contained in the indenture governing the Existing Alliance
Notes or Metromedia Company or an affiliate shall otherwise take action to
ensure that there will not be a default under MIG's or
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Alliance's existing indebtedness as a result of Existing Alliance Notes being
tendered by their holders; (vii) that the shares of Common Stock and the
Warrants to be issued in the Alliance Merger shall have been authorized for
listing on the AMEX or any other national securities exchange or automated
quotation system approved by MIG and Alliance, in each case, subject to official
notice of issuance; and (viii) that Alliance Stockholders holding, in the
aggregate, fewer than 10% of the shares of Alliance Common Stock shall have
perfected their dissenters' rights of appraisal.
The Alliance Merger Agreement provides that Alliance has the right to
terminate the Alliance Merger Agreement in the event that the average closing
price for the Common Stock is below $14.50 per share for the 20 consecutive
trading days ending six calendar days prior to the date of the stockholder
meetings held to consider the proposed Alliance Merger (the "Minimum Price
Condition"). In addition, The Alliance Merger Agreement may be terminated at
any time prior to the effective time of the Alliance Merger, whether before or
after approval thereof by the stockholders of MIG and/or Alliance: (i) by the
mutual written consent of MIG and Alliance, (ii) unilaterally, by the Board of
Directors of MIG or Alliance if the Alliance Merger has not been consummated on
or before September 30, 1996, (iii) by the non-breaching party in case of
certain material breaches by the other party or (iv) by the Board of Directors
of MIG or Alliance if a court of competent jurisdiction or any other
governmental entity shall have issued an order, decree or ruling or taken any
other action restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of
the Alliance Merger and such order, decree, ruling or other action shall have
become final and non-appealable. The Alliance Merger Agreement may also be
terminated by MIG or Alliance if the Alliance Board of Directors recommends a
competing offer or otherwise modifies or changes, in a manner adverse to MIG,
its recommendation that its stockholders approve the Alliance Merger Agreement.
Upon any termination resulting from circumstances contemplated by the preceding
sentence, the Alliance Merger Agreement provides that Alliance will pay MIG a
termination fee of $18 million plus the reimbursement of certain expenses. In
addition, if the Alliance Merger is not consummated by Alliance because the
Minimum Price Condition is not satisfied, MIG has agreed to reimburse certain of
Alliance's expenses up to $1,250,000.
Subsequent to the execution of the Alliance Merger Agreement, in response
to certain comments to such agreement received from the Special Committee of the
Board of Directors of Alliance formed to consider the proposed merger and for
certain other considerations, MIG and Alliance have agreed in principle to amend
and restate the Alliance Merger Agreement to clarify the intent of the parties
with respect to certain matters, including the parties' agreement that (i) the
date for determining whether the Minimum Price Condition has been satisfied will
be six calendar days prior to the effective time of the Alliance Merger rather
than six calendar days prior to the day of the stockholder meetings to be held
to consider the merger, as is currently contemplated by the Alliance Merger
Agreement, (ii) the inability to consummate the refinancing of substantially all
of MIG's and Alliance's outstanding indebtedness on commercially reasonable
terms will not in itself constitute a material adverse effect with respect to
MIG or Alliance that would permit either MIG or Alliance to not consummate the
Alliance Merger and (iii) Alliance will be merged into Alliance Mergerco rather
than merging Alliance Mergerco into Alliance, as is provided for in the Alliance
Merger Agreement.
Merger Agreement with The Samuel Goldwyn Company
On January 31, 1996, the Company and Goldwyn entered into an Agreement and
Plan of Merger (the "Goldwyn Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Goldwyn will
merge with a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Goldwyn
Merger") and, in connection therewith, will be re-named "Goldwyn Entertainment
Company".
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Goldwyn is a diversified independent entertainment company engaged in the
production and worldwide distribution of motion pictures and television
programming and in theatrical exhibition. Goldwyn's Film Division is a producer
and leading distributor of specialized motion pictures and art films, which are
substantially less expensive to produce and distribute than films produced by
major studios for wide release. Specialized films also are characterized by
underlying literary and artistic elements intended to appeal primarily to
sophisticated audiences. Certain specialized motion pictures, such as the recent
independently produced films, The Remains of the Day, In the Name of the Father
and The Piano have "crossover" commercial potential as well, that is, artistic
and creative elements, such as an exceptional cast, critically acclaimed
performances or a timely or compelling storyline, which appeal to a broader
audience. Specialized films released by Goldwyn in recent years include the
Academy Award-winning The Madness of King George, the crossover commercial
success Much Ado About Nothing, and Academy Award-nominated films Eat, Drink,
Man, Woman, The Wedding Banquet, Longtime Companion and Henry V.
Goldwyn's Television Division (the "Television Division") produces original
programming for the first-run syndication market and distributes feature films
and other television programming worldwide. The Television Division produces and
syndicates the athletic competition series American Gladiators, which is
currently in its sixth season. American Gladiators is syndicated in over 90% of
the United States television markets and over 40 foreign markets. In the fall of
1995, the Television Division introduced a remake of its original television
series Flipper for broadcast in the 1995-1996 season. In addition, the
Television Division syndicates movie packages from Goldwyn's library of over 850
feature films.
Goldwyn believes that its Samuel Goldwyn Theatre Group (the "Theatre
Group"), with 140 screens in 52 theaters, is the largest exhibitor of
specialized motion pictures and art films in the United States. The operation of
the Theatre Group allows Goldwyn to participate in revenues from the exhibition
of films distributed by Goldwyn as well as films produced and distributed by
others. The Theatre Group fulfills a key element of Goldwyn's strategy by
broadening Goldwyn's presence in the market for specialized motion pictures and
art films and providing a source of relatively stable revenues and cash flow to
Goldwyn.
The Goldwyn Merger Agreement provides that upon consummation of the Goldwyn
Merger, Goldwyn stockholders will receive $5.00 worth of Common Stock for each
share of Goldwyn common stock, provided that the average closing price of the
Common Stock over the 20 consecutive trading days ending five days prior to the
meeting of the Company's stockholders held to vote upon the Goldwyn Merger is
between $12.50 and $16.50. If the average closing price of Common Stock over
such period is less than $12.50 it will be deemed to be $12.50 and Goldwyn
stockholders will receive .4 shares of Common Stock for each share of Goldwyn
common stock, and if the average closing price of the Common Stock over such
period is greater than $16.50, it will be deemed to be $16.50 and Goldwyn
stockholders will receive .3030 shares of Common Stock for each share of Goldwyn
common stock.
Consummation of the Goldwyn Merger is subject to various conditions,
including, but not limited to: (i) the receipt of approval of the stockholders
of each of MIG and Goldwyn (though under certain circumstances the Company may
unilaterally waive the condition of approval of its stockholders); (ii) the
receipt of certain opinions of counsel with respect to certain legal matters and
as to the qualification of the Goldwyn Merger as a reorganization within the
meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code; (iii) that since December 31, 1995, no
change or event shall have occurred which has had or could reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect with respect to MIG or Goldwyn;
(iv) the receipt of certain fairness opinions by the Board of Directors of each
of MIG and Goldwyn; (v) that the Samuel Goldwyn Family Trust (the "Goldwyn
Family Trust"), of which Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Chairman
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and Chief Executive Officer of Goldwyn, is trustee, and the surviving
corporation of the Goldwyn Merger shall have entered into a distribution
agreement pursuant to which such corporation will acquire distribution rights to
the Samuel Goldwyn Classics Library for a term which extends until the year
2020; (vi) that Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Goldwyn, and Meyer Gottlieb, President of Goldwyn, shall each have entered into
employment agreements with the surviving corporation of the Goldwyn Merger on
terms satisfactory to the parties; (vii) that Goldwyn's indebtedness shall have
been refinanced or repaid in full or extended beyond the effective time of the
Goldwyn Merger; (viii) that Orion shall have provided to Goldwyn up to
$5.5 million of interim financing as an advance for certain distribution rights
in six feature films; (ix) that the surviving corporation of the Goldwyn Merger
and Mr. Goldwyn shall have entered into an agreement pursuant to which such
corporation will acquire a license to use the trademark "Samuel Goldwyn" in
perpetuity royalty-free with regard to existing product and a license to use the
name "Goldwyn" in perpetuity royalty-free in connection with its film and
television business; (x) that an Option Agreement among Goldwyn, Mr. Goldwyn and
the Goldwyn Family Trust shall be amended and restated to clarify that the
option granted to Goldwyn under the existing agreement, which option entitles
Goldwyn to "put" shares of Goldwyn common stock to the Goldwyn Family Trust
under certain circumstances, may be exercised utilizing the Common Stock instead
of Goldwyn common stock; and (xi) that the shares of Common Stock to be issued
in the Goldwyn Merger shall have been authorized for listing on the AMEX or any
other national securities exchange or automated quotation system approved by MIG
and Goldwyn, in each case, subject to official notice of issuance.
The Goldwyn Merger Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the
effective time of the Goldwyn Merger, whether before or after approval thereof
by the stockholders of MIG and/or Goldwyn: (i) by the mutual written consent of
MIG and Goldwyn, (ii) unilaterally, by the Board of Directors of MIG or Goldwyn
if the Goldwyn Merger has not been consummated on or before September 30, 1996,
(iii) by the non-breaching party in case of certain material breaches by the
other party or (iv) by the Board of Directors of MIG or Goldwyn if a court of
competent jurisdiction or any other governmental entity shall have issued an
order, decree or ruling or taken any other action restraining, enjoining or
otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Goldwyn Merger and such order,
decree, ruling or other action shall have become final and non-appealable. The
Goldwyn Merger Agreement may also be terminated by MIG or Goldwyn if the Goldwyn
Board of Directors recommends a competing offer or otherwise modifies or
changes, in a manner adverse to MIG, its recommendation that its stockholders
approve the Goldwyn Merger Agreement. Upon any termination resulting from
circumstances contemplated by the preceding sentence and under certain other
circumstances, the Goldwyn Merger Agreement provides that Goldwyn will pay MIG a
termination fee of $3 million and reimburse MIG for certain of its expenses.
Pursuant to the terms of a voting agreement entered into simultaneously
with the execution of the Goldwyn Merger Agreement, the Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.
Family Trust, beneficial owner of approximately 64% of the outstanding common
stock of Goldwyn, has agreed to vote its shares in favor of the Goldwyn Merger.
Accordingly, the vote of the Goldwyn Family Trust in accordance with the Voting
Agreement will be sufficient to approve the Goldwyn Merger Agreement without any
action on the part of any other stockholders of Goldwyn.
MPCA Acquisition
On November 17, 1995, the Company entered into a letter of intent to
acquire MPCA and its affiliated companies for $32.5 million in Common Stock and
cash in repayment of stockholder loans to MPCA. MPCA is an independent film
production company which focuses on producing and acquiring commercially
marketable films featuring popular actors at substantially less than average
industry cost.
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MPCA is headed by Bradley Krevoy and Steven Stabler, who have produced low
budget, profitable movies like Threesome, released in 1993, which cost $3.5
million to produce and grossed a reported total of $60 million. A more recent
success produced by Krevoy and Stabler MPCA was the film Dumb and Dumber, which
cost $16 million to produce and grossed a reported total of approximately $250
million.
Consummation of the proposed MPCA acquisition is subject to the execution
of definitive documentation, approval of the transaction by the Board of
Directors of the Company, satisfactory completion by the Company of its legal
and financial due diligence with respect to MPCA, the execution by
Messrs. Krevoy and Stabler of employment agreements with the Company, the
execution of certain ancillary agreements and receipt of all requisite
regulatory approvals, including the termination or expiration of the requisite
waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976,
as amended. Following the consummation of the MPCA acquisition, it is
anticipated that MPCA will merge into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
and that Krevoy and Stabler will join the Entertainment Group's management team.
Segment and Geographic Data
Business segment data and information regarding the Company's foreign
revenues by geographic area are included in Notes 7 and 12 of the "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Item 8 hereof.
Item 2. Properties
The following table contains a list of the Company's principal properties.
Number
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Description Owned Leased Location
- ----------------- -------- -------- ---------------
Orion:
Office space -- 1 Los Angeles,
Sales office -- 1 California
Sales office -- 1 New York, New
York
Dallas, Texas
MITI:
Executive 1 Stamford,
offices -- 1 Connecticut
Office space -- 1 Moscow, Russia
Office space Vienna, Austria
General
Corporate: -- 1 Atlanta, Georgia
Office space
The Company's management believes that the facilities listed above are generally
adequate and satisfactory for their present usage and are generally well
utilized.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Fuqua Industries, Inc. Shareholder Litigation
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Between February 25, 1991 and March 4, 1991, three lawsuits were filed
against the Company (formerly named Fuqua Industries, Inc.) in the Delaware
Chancery Court. On May 1, 1991, these three
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lawsuits were consolidated by the Delaware Chancery Court in In re Fuqua
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Industries, Inc. Shareholders Litigation, Civil Action No. 11974. The named
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defendants are certain current and former members of the Company's Board of
Directors and certain former members of the Board of Directors of Intermark,
Inc. ("Intermark"). Intermark is a predecessor to Triton Group Ltd., which at
one time owned approximately 25% of the outstanding shares of the Company's
Common Stock. The Company was named as a nominal defendant in this lawsuit. The
action was brought derivatively in the right of and on behalf of the Company and
purportedly was filed as a class action lawsuit on behalf of all holders of the
Company's Common Stock other than the defendants. The complaint alleges, among
other things, a long-standing pattern and practice by the defendants of misusing
and abusing their power as directors and insiders of the Company by manipulating
the affairs of the Company to the detriment of the Company's past and present
stockholders. The complaint seeks (i) monetary damages from the director
defendants, including a joint and several judgment for $15,700,000 for alleged
improper profits obtained by Mr. J.B. Fuqua in connection with the sale of his
shares in the Company to Intermark; (ii) injunctive relief against the Company,
Intermark and its former directors, including a prohibition against approving or
entering into any business combination with Intermark without specified
approval; and (iii) costs of suit and attorneys' fees. On December 28, 1995,
plaintiffs filed a consolidated second amended derivative and class action
complaint, purporting to assert additional facts in support of their claim
regarding an alleged plan, but deleting their prior request for injunctive
relief. On January 31, 1996, all defendants moved to dismiss the second amended
complaint and filed a brief in support of that motion. The motion to dismiss is
still pending.
Litigation Relating to the November 1 Mergers
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Three stockholder suits relating to the November 1 Mergers were filed in
the Delaware Chancery Court prior to the consummation of such mergers. Set forth
below is a brief description of the status of such litigations.
Jerry Krim v. John W. Kluge, Silvia Kessel, Joel R. Packer, Michael I.
Sovern, Raymond L. Steele, Stuart Subotnick, Arnold L. Wadler, Stephen
Wertheimer, Leonard White and Orion Pictures Corporation (Delaware Chancery
Court, C.A. No. 13721); complaint filed September 2, 1994. Orion and each of its
directors were named as defendants in this purported class action lawsuit, which
alleged that Orion's Board of Directors failed to use the required care and
diligence in considering the November 1 Mergers and sought to enjoin the
consummation of such mergers. The lawsuit further alleged that as a result of
the actions of Orion's directors, Orion's stockholders would not receive the
fair value of Orion's assets and business in exchange for their Orion Common
Stock in the November 1 Mergers.
Harry Lewis v. John W. Kluge, Leonard White, Stuart Subotnick, Silvia
Kessel, Joel R. Packer, Michael I. Sovern, Raymond L. Steele, Arnold L. Wadler,
Stephen Wertheimer, The Actava Group, Inc. and Orion Pictures Corp. (Delaware
Chancery Court, C.A. No. 14234); complaint filed April 17, 1995. Orion, each of
its directors and Actava were named in this purported class action lawsuit which
was filed after the execution of the initial merger agreement relating to the
November 1 Mergers. The complaint contained similar allegations and sought
similar relief to the Krim case described above.
On January 22, 1996, the parties to these two lawsuits executed a
Memorandum of Understanding embodying a tentative settlement agreement. In the
tentative settlement agreement, the plaintiffs accept the September 27, 1995
amended and restated merger agreement relating to the November 1 Mergers as full
settlement of all claims that were asserted or could have been asserted in such
litigations.
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James F. Sweeney, Trustee of Frank Sweeney Defined Benefit Plan Trust v.
John D. Phillips, Frederick B. Beilstein, III, John E. Aderhold, Michael B.
Cahr, J.M. Darden, III, John P. Imlay, Jr., Clark A. Johnson, Anthony F. Kopp,
Richard Nevins, Carl E. Sanders, Orion Picture Corporation, International
Telcell, Inc., Metromedia International, Inc. and MCEG Sterling Inc. (Delaware
Chancery Court, C.A. No. 13765); complaint filed September 23, 1994. This class
action lawsuit was filed by stockholders of the Company (then known as The
Actava Group Inc.) against the Company and its directors, and against each of
Orion, MITI and Sterling, the other parties to the November 1 Mergers. The
complaint alleges that the terms of the November 1 Mergers constitute an
overpayment by the Company for the assets of Orion and, accordingly, would
result in a waste of the Company's assets. The complaint further alleges that
Orion, MITI and Sterling each knowingly aided, abetted and materially assisted
the Company's directors in breach of their fiduciary duties to the Company's
stockholders. On November 23, 1994, the Company and its directors filed a motion
to dismiss the complaint. The plaintiff never responded to the motion to
dismiss. On February 22, 1996, however, the plaintiff filed a status report with
the Court of Chancery in Delaware indicating that the case is moot but that the
plaintiff intends to pursue an application for fees and expenses. The Company
believes such application to be without merit.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
A special meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on November 1,
1995 for the purpose of enabling stockholders to consider and vote on the
Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger relating to the November 1
Mergers and the transactions contemplated thereby. At such meeting, a majority
of the Company's stockholders voted to approve such mergers and certain
amendments to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws
effected by virtue of the approval of such merger agreement, including
amendments to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation increasing the
number of authorized number of shares of Common Stock, dividing the Company's
Board of Directors into three classes, and renaming the Company "Metromedia
International Group, Inc.," and amendments to the Company's By-laws prohibiting
stockholder action by written consent, limiting the right to call special
meetings of the Company's stockholders to the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Board of Directors and authorizing the Board of Directors to issue preferred
stock in one or more classes or series without any action on the part of
stockholders. The following is a summary of the voting results with respect to
the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement from the November 1, 1995 special
meeting:
For Against Abstain
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10,911,937 297,685 95,385
No other matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's stockholders, through
the solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the fourth quarter of the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.
Executive Officers of the Company
Each of the executive officers of the Company (other than Messrs. Phillips
and Chmar) have served in their respective capacities since the consummation of
the November 1 Mergers. Each executive officer shall, except as otherwise
provided in MIG's By-Laws, hold office until his or her successor shall have
been chosen and qualify.
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Position
Name Age Office Held Since
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John W. Kluge . . . 81 Chairman November 1995
Stuart Subotnick . 54 Vice Chairman November 1995
John D. Phillips . 53 President and Chief April 1994
Executive Officer
Silvia Kessel . . . 45 Senior Vice November 1995
President, Chief
Financial Officer and
Treasurer
Arnold L. Wadler . 52 Senior Vice November 1995
President, General
Counsel and Secretary
W. Tod Chmar . . . 42 Senior Vice President June 1994
Robert A. Maresca . 61 Senior Vice President November 1995
(Chief Accounting
Officer)
Mr. Kluge has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of MIG since the
consummation of the November 1 Mergers and as Chairman of the Board of Orion
since 1992. In addition, Mr. Kluge has served as Chairman and President of
Metromedia and its predecessor-in-interest, Metromedia, Inc. for over five
years. Mr. Kluge is also a director of The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.,
WorldCom, Inc. (formerly LDDS Communications, Inc.), Occidental Petroleum
Corporation and Conair Corporation. Mr. Kluge is Chairman of MIG's Executive
Committee.
Mr. Subotnick has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of MIG
since the consummation of the November 1 Mergers and as Vice Chairman of the
Board of Orion since November 1992. In addition, Mr. Subotnick has served as
Executive Vice President of Metromedia and its predecessor-in-interest,
Metromedia, Inc., for over five years. Mr. Subotnick is also a director of
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. and WorldCom, Inc. Mr. Subotnick is Chairman of the
Audit Committee and a member of the Executive and Nominating Committees of MIG.
Mr. Phillips has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MIG
since April 19, 1994 and was elected to the Board of Directors of MIG and to the
Executive Committee on the same date. Mr. Phillips served as Chief Executive
Officer of Resurgens Communications Group, Inc. from May 1989 until Resurgens
was merged with Metromedia Communications Corporation and WorldCom, Inc. in
September 1993. Mr. Phillips also serves as a director of Restor Industries,
Inc. and Roadmaster Industries, Inc.
Ms. Kessel has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer of MIG since the consummation of the November 1 Mergers, as Executive
Vice President of Orion since January 1993, Senior Vice President of Metromedia
since 1994 and President of Kluge & Company since January 1994. Prior to that
time, Ms. Kessel served as Senior Vice President of Orion from June 1991 to
November 1992 and Managing Director of Kluge & Company (and its predecessor)
from April 1990 to January 1994. Ms. Kessel also serves as a director of
WorldCom, Inc. Ms. Kessel is a member of the Nominating Committee of MIG.
Mr. Wadler has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary of MIG since the consummation of the November 1 Mergers, as a Director
of Orion since 1991 and as Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
of Metromedia and its predecessor-in-interest, Metromedia, Inc., for over five
years. Mr. Wadler is Chairman of the Nominating Committee of MIG.
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Mr. Chmar was elected to the position of Senior Vice President of the
Company on June 10, 1994. Mr. Chmar served as a partner in the law firm of Long,
Aldridge & Norman from January 1985 until September 1993.
Mr. Maresca has served as a Senior Vice President of MIG since November 1,
1995. Mr. Maresca has served as a Senior Vice President -- Finance of Metromedia
for the prior five years.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters.
Since November 2, 1995, the Common Stock has been listed and traded on the
American and the Pacific Stock Exchanges under the symbol "MMG." Prior to
November 2, 1995, the Common Stock was listed and traded on both the New York
and the Pacific Stock Exchanges under the symbol "ACT." The following table sets
forth the quarterly high and low closing sales prices per share for the Common
Stock according to the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape for the period
from January 1, 1994 through November 1, 1995 and the quarterly high and low
closing sales prices per share for Common Stock as reported by the American
Stock Exchange from November 2, 1995 through the present.
Market Price of Common Stock
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1995 1994
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Quarters Ended High Low High Low
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March 31 . . . . . . . . . . $ 11 8 3/4 $ 9 1/4 $ 5 7/8
June 30 . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3/8 8 5/8 9 3/8 5 3/4
September 30 . . . . . . . . 19 1/8 13 1/4 13 3/4 8 1/4
December 31 . . . . . . . . . 18 7/8 13 3/4 10 3/8 8 3/8
Holders of Common Stock are entitled to such dividends as may be declared
by the Board of Directors and paid out of funds legally available for the
payment of dividends. On March 2, 1994, the Company announced that its Board of
Directors had suspended the dividends on Common Stock. The Company intends to
retain earnings to finance the development and expansion of its businesses and
does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The
decision of the Board of Directors as to whether or not to pay cash dividends in
the future will depend upon a number of factors, including the Company's future
earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and the existence or
absence of any contractual limitations on the payment of dividends. The Company
is currently a party to a credit agreement with Chemical Bank which restricts
the payment of dividends. The Company's ability to pay dividends is further
limited because, as a result of the November 1 Mergers, the Company operates as
a holding company, conducting its operations solely through its subsidiaries.
Certain of the Company's subsidiaries' existing credit arrangements contain, and
it is expected that their future arrangements will similarly contain,
substantial restrictions on dividend payments to the Company by such
subsidiaries. See Item 7 -- "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations."
As of February 27, 1996, there were approximately 7,873 record holders of
Common Stock. The last reported sales price for the Common Stock on such date
was $13.75 per share as reported by the American Stock Exchange.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(in thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended
December 31, Years Ended February 28/29
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1995 1995 1994 1993 1992
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
Revenues $138,871 $ 194,789 $ 175,713 $ 222,318 $ 491,117
Equity in losses of
Joint Ventures (7,981) (2,257) (777) - -
Loss from continuing operations
before extraordinary item (87,024) (69,411) (132,530) (72,973) (280,832)
Loss from discontinued
operations (293,570) - - - (31,239)
Loss before extraordinary
item (380,594) (69,411) (132,530) (72,973) (312,071)
Net Profit (Loss) (412,976) (69,411) (132,530) 250,240 (312,071)
Loss from continuing operations
before extraordinary item
per common share (3.54) (3.43) (7.71) (19.75) (3,052.52)
Loss before extraordinary
item per common share (15.51) (3.43) (7.71) (19.75) (3,392.08)
Net profit (loss) per common share (16.83) (3.43) (7.71) 67.74 (3,392.08)
Common and common equivalent
shares entering into computation
of per-share amounts 24,541 20,246 17,188 3,694 92
Dividends per common share - - - - -
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Total Assets 599,638 391,870 520,651 704,356 856,950
Notes and subordinated debt 304,643 237,027 284,500 325,158 521,968
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and
the "Business" section included as Item 1 herein.
General
On November 1, 1995, (the "Merger Date"), Orion, MITI, the Company
and MCEG Sterling Incorporated ("Sterling") consummated the November 1
Mergers. In connection with the November 1 Mergers, the Company changed
its name from "The Actava Group Inc." ("Actava") to "Metromedia
International Group, Inc."
For accounting purposes only, Orion and MITI have been deemed to be
the joint acquirors of Actava and Sterling. The acquisition of Actava and
Sterling has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition. As a result of
the reverse acquisition, the historical financial statements of the
Company for periods prior to the November 1 Mergers are the combined
financial statements of Orion and MITI, rather than Actava's.
The operations of Actava and Sterling have been included in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements from November 1, 1995, the
date of acquisition. During December 1995, the Company adopted a formal
plan to dispose of Snapper. In addition, the Company's investment in
Roadmaster has been deemed to be a non-strategic asset. The Company
intends to dispose its investment in Roadmaster during 1996. Snapper and
Roadmaster are included in the consolidated financial statements of the
Company as assets held for sale.
The Company is presently evaluating new opportunities and strategies
for enhancing stockholder value. As discussed above, the Company has
entered into definitive agreements to acquire Alliance and Goldwyn and
has signed a letter of intent to acquire MPCA. See "Item 1.
Business--Recent Developments." The acquisition of Alliance will enable
MIG to expand its Entertainment Group by entering the music distribution
business and providing MIG with proprietary music product which it owns
or otherwise controls through license or distribution agreements. The
acquisition of Goldwyn will provide MIG with a valuable library of over
850 film and television titles, including numerous Hollywood classics and
more critically acclaimed recent films. Goldwyn also owns a leading
specialized theatre circuit of 52 theatres with 140 screens. The
acquisition of MPCA will enhance the Entertainment Group's ability to
produce and acquire new film product. The acquisitions of Alliance,
Goldwyn and MPCA are important steps in MIG's plan to enhance its role as
a leading global entertainment, media and communications company.
Consummation of the Alliance and Goldwyn mergers and the MPCA
acquisition are each subject to various conditions described above in
"Item 1. Business--Recent Developments." In addition, the Company intends
to pursue a strategy of making selective acquisitions of attractive
entertainment and communications assets that complement its existing
business groups. In particular, the Company is interested in expanding
its library of proprietary motion picture and music rights and in
expanding the network through which it distributes various entertainment
and communication products and services.
The business activities of the Company consist of two business
segments: (i) filmed entertainment, which includes the development,
production, acquisition, exploitation and worldwide distribution in all
media of motion pictures, television programming and other filmed
entertainment
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product, and (ii) communications, which includes wireless cable
television, paging services, radio broadcasting, and various types of
telephone services.
Filmed Entertainment
The Company operates its filmed entertainment operations through
Orion. Until November 1, 1995, Orion operated under the terms of the
Plan, which severely limited Orion's ability to finance and produce
additional theatrical motion pictures. See Notes 2 and 3 to the "Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements" included in Item 8. Therefore,
Orion's primary activity prior to the November 1 Mergers was the ongoing
distribution of its library of theatrical motion pictures and television
programming. Orion believes the lack of a continuing flow of newly
produced theatrical product while operating under the Plan adversely
affected its results of operations.
Theatrical motion pictures are produced initially for exhibition in
theatres. Initial theatrical release generally occurs in the United
States and Canada. Foreign theatrical exhibition generally begins within
the first year after initial release. Home video distribution in all
territories usually begins six to twelve months after theatrical release
in that territory, with pay television exploitation beginning generally
six months after initial home video release. Exhibition of the Company's
product on network and on other free television outlets begins generally
three to five years from the initial theatrical release date in each
territory.
Communications
The Company, through MITI and its subsidiaries, is the owner of
various interests in Joint Ventures that are currently in operation or
planning to commence operations in certain republics of the former Soviet
Union and in certain other Eastern European countries. During 1995, the
Company began to pursue opportunities to extend its communications
businesses into emerging markets in the Pacific Rim.
The Joint Ventures currently offer wireless cable television, radio
paging systems, radio broadcasting, trunked mobile radio services and
various types of telephone services. Joint Ventures are principally
entered into with governmental agencies or ministries under the existing
laws of the respective countries.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and
results of operations of MITI, its majority owned and controlled Joint
Ventures, CNM Paging and Radio Juventas, and their subsidiaries.
Investments in other companies and Joint Ventures which are not majority
owned, or in which the Company does not control, but exercises
significant influence, have been accounted for using the equity method.
The following table sets forth the operating results and financial
condition of the Company's filmed entertainment and communications
segments. Financial information summarizing the results of operations of
Snapper, which is classified as a discontinued operation, is presented in
Note 2 of the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements."
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METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Segment Information
Management's Discussion & Analysis Table
December 31, 1995
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
Year Year Year
1995 1995 1994
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(Note 1)
Revenues
Filmed Entertainment 133,812 191,244 175,662
Communications 5,158 3,545 51
Other (99) -- --
---------- -------- --------
Total 138,871 194,789 175,713
Cost of Rentals and
Operating
Expenses (132,950) (187,477) (243,030)
Filmed Entertainment 188 221 34
---------- --------- ---------
Other
Total (132,762) (187,256) (242,996)
Selling, General &
Administrative
Filmed Entertainment (22,695) (21,278) (20,931)
Communication (26,422) (18,892) (6,011)
---------- -------- --------
Other
Total (912) (221) (34)
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(50,029) (40,391) (26,976)
Management Fees (742) (175) (75)
Depreciation &
Amortization
Filmed Entertainment (694) (767) (708)
Communication (2,101) (1,149) (174)
Other -- -- --
---------- -------- --------
Total (2,795) (1,916) (882)
Operating Loss
Filmed Entertainment (22,602) (18,278) (89,007)
Communications (23,880) (16,671) (6,209)
Other (975) -- --
--------- ------- --------
(47,457) (34,949) (95,216)
Interest Expense
Filmed Entertainment (27,179) (31,280) (33,067)
Communications (3,727) (1,109) (348)
Other (2,208) -- --
---------- -------- --------
(33,114) (32,389) (33,415)
Interest Income
Filmed Entertainment 1,069 2,198 771
Communications 2,506 896 --
---------- --------- ---------
3,575 3,094 771
Chapter 11 (1,280) (1,610) (1,793)
Reorganization Items (767) (1,300) (2,100)
Provision for Income
Taxes
Equity in Joint Ventures (7,981) (2,257) (777)
Discontinued Operations (293,570) -- --
Early Extinguishment of (32,382) -- --
---------- -------- --------
Debt
Net Loss (412,976) (69,411) (132,530)
========= ======== =========
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Filmed Entertainment --Results of Operations
Calendar year ended December 31, 1995 versus fiscal year ended
February 28, 1995
Revenues
Total revenues for the calendar year ended December 31, 1995
("calendar 1995") were $133,812,000, a decrease of $57,432,000 or 30%
from the fiscal year ended February 28, 1995 ("fiscal 1995").
Theatrical revenues for calendar 1995 were $4,710,000, a decrease of
$4,259,000 or 47% from the previous year. While operating under the Plan,
Orion's ability to produce or acquire additional theatrical product was
limited. This lack of product has negatively impacted theatrical revenues
and will continue to do so until Orion produces or acquires significant
new product for theatrical distribution.
Domestic home video revenues for calendar 1995 were $39,982,000, a
decrease of $11,923,000 or 23% from the previous year. The decrease in
domestic home video revenue was due primarily to Orion's reduced
theatrical release schedule in calendar 1995. Orion had available only
one of its theatrical releases for sale to the domestic home video rental
market in calendar 1995 compared to six such titles in fiscal 1995.
Orion's reduced theatrical release schedule in both calendar 1995 and
fiscal 1995 have had and will continue to have an adverse effect on home
video annual revenues until new product is available for distribution.
Home video subdistribution revenues for calendar 1995 were
$3,935,000, a decrease of $2,814,000 or 42% from fiscal 1995. These
revenues are primarily generated in the foreign marketplace through a
subdistribution agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. All 23
pictures covered by this agreement have been released theatrically.
Orion's reduced theatrical release schedule in calendar 1995 and fiscal
1995 has negatively impacted home video subdistribution revenues and will
continue to do so in the future until Orion produces or acquires
significant new product for theatrical distribution.
Pay television revenues were $31,567,000 in calendar 1995, a
decrease of $29,333,000 or 48% from the previous year. The decrease in
pay television revenues was due to the availability of six titles during
calendar 1995 in the pay cable market compared to eleven titles during
fiscal 1995. Orion's reduced theatrical release schedule in calendar 1995
and fiscal 1995 will continue to have an adverse effect on future pay
television revenues.
Free television revenues for calendar 1995 were $53,618,000, a
decrease of $9,103,000 or 15% from the previous year. In both the
domestic and international marketplaces, Orion derives significant
revenue from the licensing of free television rights. Major international
contracts in calendar 1995 that contributed to revenues were with TV de
Catalunya for rights in Spain, RTL Plus for rights in Germany and
Principal Network for rights in Italy. In fiscal 1995, the most
significant licensees were TV de Catalunya, Principal Network and
Mitsubishi for rights in Japan. Orion's reduced theatrical release
schedule while operating under the Plan has had and will continue to have
an adverse effect on free television revenues.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1,417,000 to
$22,695,000 during calendar 1995 from $21,278,000 during fiscal 1995.
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Operating Loss
Operating loss increased $4,324,000 in calendar 1995 to
($22,602,000) from an operating loss of ($18,278,000) in fiscal 1995. The
most significant contributions to Orion's fiscal 1995 operating results,
which was absent in calendar 1995, came from the recognition of
significant domestic pay television license fees pursuant to a settlement
of certain litigation with Orion's pay television licensee, Showtime
Networks, Inc. (the "Showtime Settlement"). The calendar 1995 and fiscal
1995 results were adversely affected by writedowns to estimated net
realizable value of the carrying amounts on certain film product totaling
approximately $13,400,000 for calendar 1995 compared to writedowns for
fiscal 1995 totaling approximately $17,100,000. In addition,
approximately two-thirds of Orion's film inventories are stated at
estimated realizable value and do not generate gross profit upon
recognition of revenues.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $4,101,000 or 13% to $27,179,000 for
calendar 1995, primarily due to a decrease in the average amount of debt
outstanding.
Extraordinary Loss
The extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in calendar
1995 resulted from the repayment and termination of substantially all of
Orion's indebtedness outstanding prior to the November 1 Mergers (the
"Plan Debt"), which indebtedness was refinanced with the proceeds of the
Orion Credit Facility (as defined below) and with an interest bearing
promissory note from MIG, together with the charge off of the unamortized
discount associated with such obligations.
Fiscal year ended February 28, 1995 versus fiscal year ended February 28,
1994
Revenues
Total revenues for fiscal 1995 were $191,244,000, an increase of
$15,582,000 or 9% from the fiscal year ended February 28, 1994 ("fiscal
1994").
Theatrical revenues for fiscal 1995 were $8,969,000, a decrease of
$24,350,000 or 73% from the previous year. The decrease was due to the
poor performance of the five theatrical feature films released in the
domestic marketplace in fiscal 1995. While operating under the Plan, the
Company's ability to produce or acquire additional theatrical product was
limited. Therefore, the Company released in the domestic theatrical
marketplace only those pictures that were fully or substantially financed
by the Company prior to the Filing Date. This lack of product has
negatively impacted theatrical revenues and will continue to do so until
the Company produces or acquires new product for theatrical distribution.
Domestic home video revenues for fiscal 1995 were $51,905,000, an
increase of $14,487,000 or 39% over the previous year. The increase in
domestic home video revenue was due primarily to the availability of six
of the Company's theatrical releases in the domestic home video rental
market in fiscal 1995 compared to only three releases in fiscal 1994. The
Company's reduced theatrical release schedule in fiscal 1995 and fiscal
1994 is likely to have an adverse effect on future home video annual
revenues.
Home video subdistribution revenues for fiscal 1995 were $6,749,000,
a decrease of $5,496,000 or 45% from the previous year. These revenues
were primarily generated in the foreign marketplace through a
subdistribution agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. All 23
pictures covered by
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this agreement have been released theatrically. The Company's reduced
theatrical release schedule in fiscal 1995 and 1994 have begun to have
and will continue to have an adverse effect on future home video
subdistribution revenues.
Pay television revenues were $60,900,000 in fiscal 1995, an increase
of $48,570,000 from the previous year due to the availability of eleven
titles in the pay cable market pursuant to the Showtime Settlement during
fiscal 1995. Pay television revenues for fiscal 1995 included
approximately $46,000,000 from the recognition of revenues relating to
these eleven titles, including license fees on seven titles that had been
deferred from prior years. Revenues expected to be recognized in future
periods for the last five released titles under the Showtime Settlement
approximate $13,500,000.
Free television revenues for fiscal 1995 were $62,721,000, a
decrease of $27,629,000 or 31% from the previous year. The decrease was
primarily due to significant license fees from major networks in the
United States that were recognized in fiscal 1994 upon the availability
of Dances With Wolves and Silence of the Lambs and, to a lesser extent,
two other pictures. No network license fees were recognized in fiscal
1995 and it is anticipated that little or no additional network license
fees will be generated until new product is produced or acquired.
In both the domestic and international marketplaces the Company
derives significant revenues from the licensing of free television
rights. Major international contracts in fiscal 1995 that contributed to
revenues were with TV de Catalunya for rights in Spain, Mitsubishi for
rights in Japan and Principal Network for rights in Italy. In fiscal
1994, the most significant licensees were TV de Catalunya, Principal
Network and TRL Plus for rights in Germany.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $21,278,000 during
fiscal 1995, an increase of $347,000 from fiscal 1994.
Operating Loss
Operating loss decreased $70,729,000 in fiscal 1995 to $(18,278,000)
from an operating loss of ($89,007,000) in fiscal 1994. The most
significant contributions to the Company's fiscal 1995 operating results
came from the recognition of significant domestic pay television license
fees pursuant to the Showtime Settlement. The Company's fiscal 1995 and
fiscal 1994 results were both adversely affected by writedowns to
estimated net realizable value of the carrying amounts on certain film
product. Such writedowns totaled approximately $17,100,000 for fiscal
1995 compared to approximately $94,600,000 for fiscal 1994. For fiscal
1994, the writedowns included an aggregate $76,000,000 attributed to
reduced license fees as a result of the Showtime Settlement,
disappointing results of four pictures released that year, and additional
provisions on the five then unreleased pictures. In addition,
approximately two-thirds of the Company's film inventories are stated at
estimated realizable value and do not generate gross profit upon
recognition of revenues.
Interest Expense
Interest expense fell by $1,787,000 or 5% to $31,280,000 for fiscal
1995, primarily due to a decrease in the average amount of debt
outstanding, though this decrease was partially offset by increased
interest rates.
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Communications Segment -- Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 1995 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1994 and
to Year Ended December 31, 1993
Separate comparisons of the results of operations of the
Communications segment (i) for the year ended December 31, 1995 compared
to the year ended December 31, 1994 and (ii) for the year ended
December 31, 1994 compared to the year ended December 31, 1993 are not
included as MITI's results of operations during the year ended
December 31, 1993 were not material.
Revenues
Revenues increased to $5,158,000 in 1995 from $3,545,000 in 1994 and
$51,000 in 1993. This growth in revenue from 1994 to 1995 resulted
primarily from an increase in radio operations in Hungary and paging
operations in Romania. However, in 1995 the Company changed its policy of
consolidating these operations by recording the related accounts and
results of operations based on a three month lag. As a result, the
December 31, 1995 Consolidated Balance Sheet includes the accounts for
these operations at September 30, 1995 as compared to the December 31,
1994 balances included in 1994, and the 1995 Statement of Operations
reflects nine months of these operations as compared to twelve months for
1994. Had the Company applied this method from October 1, 1994, revenues
would have increased over the revenues reported but the net effect on the
results of operations would not have been material. Future years will
reflect twelve months of operations based upon a September 30th year end
for operations that are consolidated.
The increase in revenues from 1993 to 1994 was generated primarily
from the acquisition of MITI's radio operations in Hungary and the
commencement of operations of radio paging services in Romania in 1994.
Revenue from radio operations during 1995 was $3,878,000 as compared to
$2,862,000 in 1994. Radio paging services during 1995 generated revenues
amounting to $690,000 as compared to $266,000 in 1994. MITI did not
generate significant revenue during 1993 since none of the Joint Ventures
or subsidiaries which are consolidated had then commenced operations.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $7,530,000
or 40% in fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 and by $12,881,000 or
214% in fiscal 1994 as compared to fiscal 1993. The increases relate
principally to the hiring of additional staff and expenses associated
with the increase in the number of Joint Ventures and the need for MITI
to support and assist the operations of the Joint Ventures. During 1995,
MITI completed the staffing of its Vienna office and opened an office in
Hong Kong. During 1994, MITI completed the staffing of its Moscow office
and opened its Vienna office. Furthermore, the commencement of radio
paging services in Romania and the acquisition of radio station
operations in Hungary accounted for $3,800,000 of the 1994 increase. In
addition, included in selling, general and administrative expenses for
1994 is $3,600,000 of non-cash compensation expense relating to the
granting of stock options to MITI's Chief Executive Officer.
Interest Income
In 1994, MITI began to charge interest to the Joint Ventures for
credit facilities granted by MITI. The interest was charged at rates
ranging from the prime rate to the prime rate plus four percent. As a
result of increasing advances to the Joint Ventures for their operating
and investing cash
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requirements, interest income earned under credit lines increased to
$2,506,000 for 1995 as compared to $896,000 for 1994. No interest was
charged to the Joint Ventures in 1993.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $3,727,000 in 1995 from $1,109,000 in
1994 and $348,000 in 1993, largely due to increased borrowings from
affiliates and others in order to finance the operations and investment
activities of MITI during these periods.
Equity in Losses of Affiliated Joint Ventures
MITI accounts for the majority of its Joint Ventures under the
equity method of accounting since it generally does not exercise control
of these ventures. Under the equity method of accounting, MITI reflects
the cost of its investments, adjusted for its share of the income or
losses of the Joint Ventures, on its balance sheet and reflects only its
proportionate share of income or losses of the Joint Ventures in its
statement of operations. Additionally, MITI changed its policy of
accounting for the Joint Ventures in 1994 by recording the results of
operations based on a three month lag. As a result, the 1994 Consolidated
Statement of Operations reflects nine months of operations for the Joint
Ventures compared to twelve months for 1993. The 1995 statement of
operations for the Joint Ventures includes a full twelve months of
activity based on a September 30 reporting period, as will all future
years.
MITI recognized equity in losses of its Joint Ventures of
approximately $7,981,000 in 1995, $2,257,000 in 1994 and $777,000 for
1993. Equity in the losses of the Joint Ventures are generally reflected
according to the level of ownership of the Joint Venture by MITI until
such Joint Venture's contributed capital has been fully depleted.
Subsequently, MITI recognizes the full amount of losses generated by the
Joint Venture since MITI is generally the sole funding source of the
Joint Ventures.
The increase in losses of the Joint Ventures of $5,724,000 from 1994
to 1995 is primarily attributable to losses of $4,047,000 incurred as
part of the expansion of its cable TV operations, and the opening of a
radio station in Moscow which resulted in a loss of $1,289,000. As of
September 30, 1995 there were six cable TV Joint Ventures in operation as
compared to four in the prior year. MITI's cable TV Joint Ventures in
Moscow and Riga were responsible for $2,075,000 and $1,303,000,
respectively, of this increased loss. These losses were due to one-time
write downs of older equipment and additional expenses incurred for
programming and marketing related to expanding the services provided and
ultimately increasing the number of subscribers. All other cable TV
operations, including two new ventures and the expansion of two others
that were in their second year of operations, increased losses by
$668,000. The increased loss experienced by the radio station in Moscow
was attributable to a substantial revision in its programming format and
the establishment of sales and related support staff needed to
effectively compete in the Moscow market.
Losses from MITI's other operations, including five paging entities,
three of which were started up in 1995, and one telephony operation,
increased by $388,000 in 1995.
The increase in losses of its Joint Ventures of $1,480,000 from 1993
to 1994 was principally due to increased losses from cable TV operations
of $1,086,000 and of $394,000 from all other operations. The cable TV
losses were primarily attributable to $884,000 in additional losses in
Moscow, and $202,000 as a result of the first full year of operations of
two other Joint Ventures. The remainder of $394,000 from all other
entities is related to the first year of operations for new entities,
including the start up of one paging entity, one telephony operation and
the Moscow radio station.
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As a result of the start up nature of many of the Joint Ventures,
additional losses are expected.
The losses recorded for 1995 represent MITI's equity in the losses
of the Joint Ventures for the twelve months ended September 30, 1995. On
January 1, 1994, MITI changed its policy of accounting for the Joint
Ventures by recording its equity in their losses based upon a three month
lag. Accordingly, results of operations for the year ended December 31,
1995 reflect equity in losses of the joint ventures for the period from
October 1, 1994 to September 30, 1995. Results of operations for the year
ended December 31, 1994 reflect equity in losses of the Joint Ventures
for the period from January 1, 1994 to September 30, 1994. Had MITI
applied this method from October 1, 1993, the effect on reported
operating results for the year ended December 31, 1994 would not have
been material.
Foreign Currency
MITI presently has limited foreign currency exposure as virtually
all revenues are billed and collected in United States dollars or an
equivalent local currency amount adjusted on a monthly basis for currency
fluctuation. MITI's Joint Ventures are generally permitted to maintain US
dollar accounts to service their dollar denominated credit lines, thereby
significantly reducing foreign currency exposure. As MITI and its Joint
Ventures grow and become more dependent on transactions based in local
currencies, MITI expects its foreign currency risk and exposure to
increase. MITI currently does not hedge against foreign currency exchange
rate risks.
MIG Consolidated--Results of Operations
During calendar 1995, the Company reported a loss from continuing
operations of $87,024,000, a loss from discontinued operations of
$293,570,000 and a loss on extinguishment of debt of $32,382,000,
resulting in a net loss of $412,976,000. This compares to a net loss of
$69,411,000 for fiscal 1995, all of which came from continuing
operations. The loss from continuing operations increased by $17,613,000
from calendar 1995 as compared to fiscal 1995, primarily a result of an
increase in MITI's operating loss in calendar 1995. See "Communications
Group -- Results of Operations." The fiscal 1994 net loss of $132,530,000
was from continuing operations.
The calendar 1995 loss from discontinued operations represents the
writedown of the portion of the purchase price of the Company allocated
to the Snapper Power Equipment Company on the Merger Date to its net
realizable value.
The extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt in calendar
1995 was due to the repayment and termination of the Plan Debt, which was
refinanced with funds provided under the Orion Credit Facility and a
noninterest bearing promissory note from MIG, and to the charge-off of
the unamortized discount associated with such obligations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Orion
The financing, production and distribution of motion pictures
requires the expenditure of significant amounts of capital. Prior to the
consummation of the November 1 Mergers, Orion's ability to produce or
acquire new theatrical product was severely limited by the agreements
entered into in connection with the Plan. At the Filing Date, all new
motion picture production was halted, leaving Orion with only 12 largely
completed but unreleased motion pictures. Accordingly, Orion released
five, four and three theatrical motion pictures in the domestic
marketplace in fiscal 1995, 1994, and 1993,
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respectively. In calendar 1995, there were no theatrical releases that
were fully or substantially financed by Orion. This reduced release
schedule has had and will continue to have an adverse impact on results
of operations for the immediately foreseeable future. Furthermore, as
described in Note 5 to the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements" included in Item 8, approximately two-thirds of Orion's film
inventories at December 31, 1995 are stated at amounts approximating
their estimated net realizable value and will not result in the recording
of gross profit upon the recognition of related revenues in future
periods. Accordingly, selling, general and administrative costs and
interest expense in future periods are likely to exceed gross profit
recognized in each period, which will result in the reporting of net
losses by Orion for financial reporting purposes for the foreseeable
future.
In connection with the consummation of the November 1 Mergers, the
restrictions imposed by the agreements entered into in connection with
the Plan on Orion's ability to produce and acquire new motion picture
product were eliminated. As a result, Orion has begun the process of
producing, acquiring and financing theatrical films consistent with the
covenants set forth in the Orion Credit Agreement. The principal sources
of funds for Orion's motion picture production, acquisition and
distribution activities will be cash generated from operations, proceeds
from the presale of subdistribution and exhibition rights, primarily in
foreign markets, and borrowings under Orion's revolving credit agreement.
Orion's operating plan involves the production or acquisition and release
of lower budget films, the distribution of films for third parties and
the continued distribution of its film library. Orion generally plans to
release approximately 8 to 10 films per year, including two or three
films to be produced by Orion or in conjunction with others.
The cost of producing a theatrical film varies depending on the type
of film produced, casting of stars or established actors, and many other
factors. The industry-wide trend over recent years has been an increase
in the average cost of producing and releasing films. The revenues
derived from the production and distribution of a motion picture depend
primarily upon its acceptance by the public, which cannot be predicted
and does not necessarily bear a direct correlation to the production or
distribution costs incurred. The Company will attempt to reduce the risks
inherent in its motion picture production activities by closely
monitoring the production and distribution costs of individual films and
limiting Orion's investment in any single film.
On November 1, 1995, in connection with the consummation of the
November 1 Mergers, Orion received contributions of approximately $19.4
million of new assets from MIG. Orion also issued a non interest bearing
promissory note of approximately $72.9 million to MIG. The proceeds from
the promissory note as well as the Orion Term Loan described below were
used directly or indirectly to repay and terminate the Plan Debt.
On November 1, 1995, Orion entered into a credit agreement with a
syndicate of lenders led by Chemical Bank, as agent (the "Orion Credit
Agreement"). The Orion Credit Agreement consists of a $135 million term
loan ("Orion Term Loan") with quarterly payments of $6.75 million
commencing March 1996 and a maturity date of December 31, 2000; and a $50
million revolver ("Orion Revolver") with a final maturity of December 31,
2000. The amount outstanding under the Orion Term Loan as of February 19, 1996
was $106.8 million. The amount available under the Orion Revolver as of February
19, 1996 was $27.7 million (of which $4 million is reserved for an outstanding
letter of credit). Interest is charged on the Orion Term Loan at the agent
bank's prime rate plus 2% or at 3% above the LIBOR rate, at Orion's
option; and for the Orion Revolver at the agent bank's prime rate plus
1/2% or at 1-1/2% above the LIBOR rate, also at Orion's option.
Indebtedness under the Orion Credit Agreement is secured by all of
Orion's assets, including the common stock of Orion and its subsidiaries.
In addition to the quarterly amortization schedule, the Orion Credit
Agreement provides that in the event that the ratio of the value of the
eligible accounts receivable in Orion's borrowing base to the amount
outstanding under
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the Orion Term Loan (the "Borrowing Base Ratio") does not exceed
a designated threshold, all cash received by Orion must be used
to prepay principal and interest on the Orion Term Loan until such
Borrowing Base Ratio exceeds such designated threshold. All prepayments
may be applied against scheduled quarterly repayments.
As a result of prepayments, Orion has satisfied its scheduled
amortization payments through December 31, 1996. To the extent the
Borrowing Base Ratio exceeds the threshold set forth in the Orion Credit
Agreement, and is not needed to amortize the Orion Term Loan, Orion may
use any excess cash to pay its operating expenses, including the costs of
acquiring new film product or new production. The Borrowing Base Ratio
currently exceeds the designated threshold. In addition, Orion has
established a system of lockbox accounts and collection accounts to
maintain Chemical's security interest in the cash proceeds of Orion's
accounts receivable. Amounts outstanding under the Orion Revolver are
guaranteed jointly and severally by Metromedia and by John W. Kluge.
The Orion Credit Agreement also contains customary covenants,
including limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and
guarantees, the creation of new liens and on the number of films Orion
may produce, restrictions on the development costs and budgets for such
films, limitations on the aggregate amount of unrecouped print and
advertising costs Orion may incur, limitations on the amount of Orion's
leases, capital and overhead expenses, prohibitions on the declaration of
dividends or distributions by Orion to MIG, limitations on the merger or
consolidation of Orion or the sale by Orion of any substantial portion of
its assets or stock and restrictions on Orion's line of business, other
than activities relating to the production and distribution of
entertainment product. The Orion Credit Agreement also contains several
financial covenants, including the requirement that Orion maintain the
ratio of Orion's Free Cash Flow (as defined in the Orion Credit
Agreement) to its cumulative investment in film product above certain
specified levels at the end of each fiscal quarter, and that Orion's
cumulative investment in film product not exceed Free Cash Flow by more
than $50,000,000. In addition, the Orion Credit Agreement contains a
covenant which would be triggered if the amount of Orion's net losses
exceeds certain levels for each fiscal year beginning with the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1996.
The Orion Revolver contains the following events of default:
nonpayment of principal or interest on the facility, the occurrence of a
"change of control" (as defined below) and an assertion by the guarantors
of such facility that the guarantee of such facility is unenforceable.
The Term Loan portion of the Orion Credit Agreement also contains a
number of customary events of default, including the non-payment of
principal or interest, the occurrence of a "change of control" of MIG
(defined to include a reduction in the stock ownership of the Metromedia
Holders below 25% of the outstanding Common Stock or if a third party
controls more Common Stock than the Metromedia Holders or if a third
party is entitled to designate a majority of the members of MIG's Board
of Directors), the termination of employment of Orion's chief executive
officer, head of production or other specified officers and the objection
to such person's replacement by the required lenders within a designated
period, the violation of covenants, falsity of representations and
warranties in any material respect, certain cross-default and
cross-acceleration provisions, and bankruptcy or insolvency of Orion or
MIG.
Management believes that the Orion Revolver together with cash
generated from operations will provide Orion with sufficient resources to
finance anticipated levels of production and distribution activities and
to meet debt obligations as they become due during calendar 1996.
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MITI
MITI has invested significantly (through capital contributions,
loans and management assistance and training) in its Joint Ventures. MITI
has also incurred significant expenses in identifying, negotiating and
pursuing new wireless telecommunications opportunities in emerging
markets. MITI and primarily all of its Joint Ventures are experiencing
continuing losses and negative operating cash flow since the businesses
are in the development and start up phase of operations.
The wireless cable television, paging, fixed wireless loop
telephony, and international toll calling businesses can be capital
intensive. MITI generally provides the primary source of funding for its
Joint Ventures, both for working capital and capital expenditures. MITI's
Joint Venture agreements generally provide for an initial contribution of
assets and/or cash by the Joint Venture partners, and for the provision
of a line of credit from MITI to the Joint Venture. Under a typical
arrangement, MITI's joint venture partner contributes the necessary
licenses or permits under which the Joint Venture will conduct its
business, studio or office space, transmitting tower rights and other
equipment. MITI's contribution is generally cash and equipment, but may
consist of other specific assets as required by the joint venture
agreement.
MITI's credit agreements with the Joint Ventures are intended to
provide the Joint Ventures with sufficient funds for operations and
equipment purchases. The credit agreements generally provide for interest
to be accrued at MITI's current cost of borrowing in the United States
and for payment of principal and interest from 90% of the Joint Venture's
available cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement, prior to any
distributions of dividends to MITI or its partners. The credit agreements
also often give MITI the right to appoint the general director of the
Joint Venture and the right to approve the annual business plan of the
Joint Venture. Advances under the credit agreements are made to the Joint
Ventures in the form of cash or equipment purchases. Cash advances are
used for working capital purposes or as direct payment of expenses or
expenditures. If advances are in the form of equipment purchases, the
Joint Venture is charged under its line of credit, at the cost of the
equipment plus cost of shipping. As of December 31, 1995, and December
31, 1994, MITI was committed to provide funding under the various credit
lines in an aggregate amount of approximately $46,825,000 and
$43,000,000, respectively, of which $16,883,000 and $24,044,000 remains
unfunded, respectively. MITI's funding commitments under a credit
agreement are contingent upon its approval of the Joint Venture's
business plan and the attainment of certain benchmarks set forth in such
business plans. MITI reviews the actual results compared to the approved
business plan on a periodic basis. If the review indicates a material
variance from the approved business plan, MITI may terminate or revise
its commitment to fund the Joint Venture under its credit agreement.
MITI's consolidated and unconsolidated Joint Ventures' ability to
generate positive operating results is dependent upon the ability to
attract subscribers to their systems, their ability to control operating
expenses and the sale of commercial advertising time. Management's
current plans with respect to the Joint Ventures are to increase
subscribers and advertisers and thereby their operating revenues by
developing a broader band of programming packages for wireless cable and
radio broadcasting and offering additional services and options for
paging and telephony services. By offering the large local populations of
the countries in which the Joint Ventures operate desired services at
attractive prices, management believes that the Joint Ventures can
increase their subscriber and advertiser bases and generate positive
operating cash flow, reducing their dependence on MITI for funding of
working capital. Additionally, advances in wireless subscriber equipment
technology are expected to reduce capital requirements per subscriber.
Further initiatives to develop and establish
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profitable operations include reducing operating costs as a percentage of
revenue and developing management information systems and automated
customer care and service systems.
MITI's investments in the Joint Ventures are not expected to become
profitable or generate significant cash flow in the near future. Even if
the Joint Ventures do become profitable and generate sufficient cash
flows in the future, there can be no assurances that the Joint Ventures
will pay dividends or return capital and pay advances under credit
agreements at any time.
The ability of MITI and its consolidated and unconsolidated Joint
Ventures to establish profitable operations is also subject to political,
economic and social risks inherent in doing business in emerging markets
such as Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Republics and the Pacific Rim.
These include matters arising out of government policies, economic
conditions, imposition of, or changes to, taxes or other similar charges
by governmental bodies, foreign exchange fluctuations and controls, civil
disturbances, deprivation or unenforceability of contractual rights, and
taking of property without fair compensation.
Prior to the November 1 Mergers, MITI had relied on certain
shareholders for capital, in the form of both debt and equity, to fund
its operating and capital requirements. During 1995 and 1994, MITI's
primary sources of funds were from the issuance of notes payable and from
equity contributions.
During 1995, MITI received equity contributions of approximately
$62,000,000 from MIG or its affiliates, representing notes payable to
Metromedia or its affiliates that were converted into equity of MITI at
the time of the November 1 Mergers.
During 1994, MITI received equity contributions of approximately
$24,200,000. Approximately $22,800,000 of this amount was a result of
common stock issued to certain related parties, affiliates and others in
a private offering. As part of this issuance, $6,500,000 of notes payable
were converted to common stock. The remaining $1,400,000 of equity
contributions was the result of the issuance of common stock to an
affiliate. During 1994, MITI received financing of $20,105,000 through
the issuance of notes payable.
Proceeds of MITI's borrowings and equity issuance were used, in
part, to purchase and provide equipment to its Joint Ventures under
credit lines, to fund initial equity contributions to its Joint Ventures
and for MITI's operating activities. Cash utilized by operating
activities during the twelve months ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 was
primarily for selling, general and administrative expenses.
Cash used for investing activities in 1994 includes $7,033,000 paid
to complete MITI's acquisition of East News Channel Trading and Service
(Radio Juventas), KFT, in addition to the approximately $1,055,000 paid
in 1993. The remaining funds invested in Joint Ventures during 1995 and
1994 were capital contributions required by the respective joint venture
agreements and to provide equipment and working capital under lines of
credit. These capital requirements amounted to approximately $21,165,000
and $16,409,000 for 1995 and 1994, respectively. Capital expenditures in
1995 and 1994 were primarily the result of expanding MITI's operations
and establishing offices in Moscow, Russia; Vienna, Austria; Budapest,
Hungary and Hong Kong.
MITI's capital commitments for calendar year 1995 were comprised of
four primary categories: (i) subscriber equipment, (ii) working capital
advances, (iii) expansion of existing facilities and (iv) new
construction. Most of MITI's Joint Ventures, once operational, require
subscriber equipment and working capital infusions for a significant
period until funds generated by operations are sufficient to
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cover operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements. In some
cases, the Joint Venture and MITI agree to expand the existing facilities
to increase or enhance existing services. In those cases, when the Joint
Venture cannot provide these funds from operations, MITI provides the
funding. During the construction phase of the Joint Venture, MITI
normally provides the funds required to build out the project.
During 1995, MITI expended $13,515,000 for capital expenditures on
behalf of its Joint Ventures, including $9,501,000 for cable TV,
$2,058,000 for paging, $38,000 for radio and $1,917,000 for all others.
MITI also provided $2,446,000 of initial capital contributions to its
Joint Ventures, consisting of $53,000 for cable TV, $630,000 for paging
operations, $432,000 for radio, $893,000 for telephony and $438,000 for
all other. In addition, MITI supported certain Joint Ventures with
working capital funds against the Joint Venture's credit lines totaling
$2,504,000, of which $798,000 was for cable TV operations, $303,000 for
paging, $1,396,000 for radio operations and $7,000 for all other.
During 1996, MITI will continue to fund its Joint Ventures in a
similar manner. MITI anticipates funding $20,786,000 in capital
requirements for its Joint Ventures, consisting of $14,732,000 for cable
TV, $4,846,000 for paging Joint Ventures, $883,000 for telephony and
$325,000 for radio. In addition, MITI anticipates approximately
$2,293,000 in working capital funding requirements for Joint Ventures,
consisting of $836,000 for cable TV, $598,000 for paging, $323,000 for
telephony and $536,000 for radio. In addition to the foregoing, MITI
anticipates that it will require approximately an additional $18,000,000
in financing to fund its corporate operations during 1996.
MITI continues to seek out and enter into arrangements whereby it
can offer communications services through joint venture arrangements.
Additional Joint Ventures are being planned in countries in which MITI
currently has investments, as well as in emerging markets in the Pacific
Rim. In December 1995, MITI and Protocall Ventures Ltd. ("Protocall")
executed a letter of intent together with a loan agreement. The letter of
intent calls for MITI to loan up to $1,500,000 to Protocall and to
purchase 51% of Protocall for $2,600,000. As of December 31, $915,000
had been loaned to Protocall against the $1,500,000 loan. Upon closing of
the purchase agreement, any principal and accrued interest outstanding
under the loan will be offset against the purchase price otherwise
payable to Protocall. The parties have until March 31, 1996 to negotiate,
execute and close a definitive purchase agreement and shareholders
agreement. If the parties are unable to reach a definitive agreement, the
terms of the loan call for an annual interest rate of the Chemical Bank
prime rate plus 2% and the repayment of the loan on December 12, 1996.
MITI requires significant capital to fund its operations and to make
capital contributions and loans to its Joint Ventures. MITI relies on MIG
to provide the financing for these activities. In addition, Metromedia
Company has made available to MITI up to $15 million of revolving credit
in order to satisfy its commitments and working capital requirements
pursuant to a Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of February 29, 1996, (the
"MITI Bridge Loan"). MITI may use the proceeds of loans under such
agreement for general corporate and working capital purposes. As of March
1, 1996 MITI had not borrowed any monies under the MITI Bridge Loan
Agreement. Interest is payable on all loans made pursuant to the MITI
Bridge Loan Agreement at a rate equal to Chemical Bank's prime rate plus
2%. All loans thereunder are due and payable on the earlier to occur of
(i) the consummation of the refinancing of substantially all of MIG's
indebtedness in connection with the Alliance Merger and the Goldwyn
Merger and (ii) January 15, 1997. MIG believes that as more of MITI's
Joint Ventures commence operations and reduce their dependence on MITI
for funding, MITI will be able to finance its own operations and
commitments from its operating cash flow and MITI will be able to attract
its own financing from third parties. There can, however, be no assurance
that additional capital in the form of debt or equity will be available
to MITI at all or on terms and conditions that are acceptable to MIG.
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MIG
MIG is a holding company and, accordingly, does not generate cash
flows. Orion, the Company's filmed entertainment subsidiary, is
restricted under covenants contained in the Orion Credit Agreement from
making dividend payments or advances to MIG. As discussed above, MITI,
the Company's communications subsidiary, is dependent on MIG for
significant capital infusions to fund its operations, as well as its
commitments to make capital contributions and loans to its Joint
Ventures. MIG anticipates that MITI's funding requirements for 1996 will
be approximately $40.0 million based in part on the anticipated funding
needs of the Joint Ventures. Future capital requirements of MITI will
depend on the ability of MITI's Joint Ventures to generate positive cash
flows.
MIG is obligated to make principal and interest payments under its
own various debt agreements (see Note 8 to "Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements"), in addition to funding its working capital needs,
which consist principally of corporate overhead and payments on self
insurance claims (see Note 1 to the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.")
MIG is currently a party to a $35 million credit agreement with
Chemical Bank (the "MIG Revolver"). MIG is required under the MIG
Revolver to repay all amounts outstanding on October 30, 1996. At
December 31, 1995, approximately $28.8 million was outstanding under the
MIG Revolver. Under the terms of the MIG Revolver, the Company may borrow
up to $35 million as long as all outstanding loans do not exceed 65% of
the market value of its holdings of Roadmaster common stock. Based upon
the current market price of Roadmaster, MIG may not borrow any additional
amounts under the MIG Revolver. The MIG Revolver is secured by all of the
stock of Roadmaster owned by the Company and a subordinated lien on the
assets of Snapper. The loan is guaranteed by MITI.
MIG's 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 1997 require it to
make annual sinking fund payments in March of each year of $3,000,000
(which the Company may increase to $6,000,000.) At December 31, 1995,
$18 million remained outstanding under the 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated
Debentures.
MIG's 9 1/2% Subordinated Debentures are due in 1998 and
approximately $59 million remained outstanding at December 31, 1995.
These debentures do not require annual principal payments.
MIG's $75 million face value 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated
Debentures are due in 2002. The debentures are convertible into common
stock at a conversion price of $41 5/8 per share at the holder's option
and do not require annual principal payments.
Interest on MIG's outstanding indebtedness approximates $14 million
for 1996.
In the short term, MIG intends to satisfy its current obligations
and commitments with available cash on hand and the proceeds from the
sale of certain assets. At December 31, 1995, MIG had approximately $11
million of available cash on hand. During December 1995, the Company
adopted a formal plan to dispose of Snapper. At December 31, 1995 the
carrying value of Snapper was approximately $79 million. The Snapper
carrying value represents the Company's estimated proceeds from the sale
of Snapper and the cash flows from the operations of Snapper, principally
repayment of intercompany loans, through the date of sale. Management
believes that Snapper will be disposed of by October 1996. In addition,
the Company anticipates disposing of its investment in Roadmaster during
1996. The carrying value of the Company's investment in Roadmaster at
December 31, 1995 was approximately $47 million.
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Management believes that its available cash on hand, proceeds from
the disposition of Snapper and its investment in Roadmaster, borrowings
under the MITI Bridge Loan and collections of intercompany receivables
from Snapper will provide sufficient funds for the Company to meet its
obligations, including MITI's funding requirements, in the short term.
However, no assurances can be given that the Company will be able to
dispose of such assets in a timely fashion and on favorable terms. Any
delay in the sale of assets or reductions in the proceeds anticipated to
be received upon this disposition of assets may result in the Company's
inability to satisfy its obligations during the year ended December 31,
1996. Delays in funding the Company's MITI capital requirements may have
a materially adverse impact on the results of operations of MITI's Joint
Ventures.
In connection with the consummation of the Alliance Merger and the
Goldwyn Merger, MIG intends to refinance substantially all of its
indebtedness and the indebtedness of Orion. MIG intends to use the
proceeds of this refinancing to repay substantially all of such
indebtedness and to provide itself and MITI with liquidity to finance its
existing commitments and current business strategies. In addition to the
refinancing, management believes that its long term liquidity needs will
be satisfied through a combination of (i) MIG's successful implementation
and execution of its growth strategy to become a global entertainment,
media and communications company, including the integration of Alliance,
Goldwyn and MPCA, (ii) MITI's Joint Ventures achieving positive operating
results and cash flows through revenue and subscriber growth and control
of operating expenses, and (iii) Orion's ability to continue to generate
positive cash flows sufficient to meet its planned film production
release schedule and service its existing debt. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in refinancing its
indebtedness or that such refinancing can be accomplished on favorable
terms. In the event the Company is unable to successfully complete such a
refinancing, the Company, in addition to disposing of Snapper and its
investment in Roadmaster, may be required to (i) attempt to obtain
additional financing through public or private sale of debt or equity
securities of the Company or one of its subsidiaries, (ii) otherwise
restructure its capitalization or (iii) seek a waiver or waivers under
one or more of its subsidiaries' credit facilities to permit the payment
of dividends to the Company. There can be no assurance that any of the
foregoing can be accomplished by the Company on reasonably acceptable
terms, if at all.
The Company believes that it will report significant operating
losses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996. In addition, because
its Communications Group is in the early stages of development, the
Company expects this group to generate significant net losses as it
continues to build out and market its services. Accordingly, the Company
expects to generate consolidated net losses for the foreseeable future.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The financial statements and supplementary data required under this
item are included in Item 14 of this Report.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
The information required under this item is included in the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 1, 1995.
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PART III
The information called for by this PART III (Items 10, 11, 12 and
13) is not set forth herein because the Company intends to file with the
SEC not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995 the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus for the 1996
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, except that certain of the information
regarding the Company's executive officers called for by Item 10 has been
included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption
"Executive Officers of the Company." Such information to be included in
the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is hereby incorporated into these
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 by this reference.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a)(1) and (a)(2) Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements and schedules listed in the accompanying
Index to Financial Statements are filed as part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
(a)(3) Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as
part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(b) Current Reports on Form 8-K
4 Current Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter
of 1995:
(i) On November 1, 1995, a Form 8-K was filed to report the
consummation of the November 1 Mergers involving the Company (formerly
known as The Actava Group Inc.), Metromedia International
Telecommunications, Inc., MCEG Sterling Incorporated, Orion Pictures
Corporation, OPC Merger Corp. and MITI Merger Corp., and the hiring of
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as the Company's independent certified public
accountants for 1995.
(ii) On November 28, 1995, a Form 8-K was filed to report the
execution of a letter of intent by and among the Company, Motion Picture
Corporation of America, Bradley R. Krevoy and Steven Stabler.
(iii) On November 30, 1995, a Form 8-K was filed to report the
execution of a letter of intent by and among the Company and Alliance
Entertainment Corp.
(iv) On December 20, 1995, a Form 8-K was filed to report the
execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 20, 1995, by
and among the Company, Alliance Merger Corp. and Alliance Entertainment
Corp.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ JOHN D. PHILLIPS
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John D. Phillips
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 1, 1996
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
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Signature Title Date
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/s/ JOHN W. KLUGE Chairman of the Board March 1, 1996
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John W. Kluge
/s/ STUART SUBOTNICK Vice Chairman of the Board March 1, 1996
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Stuart Subotnick
/s/ JOHN D. PHILLIPS President and Chief March 1, 1996
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John D. Phillips Executive Officer and
Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ SILVIA KESSEL Senior Vice President -- March 1, 1996
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Silvia Kessel Chief Financial Officer
and Director (Principal
Financial Officer)
/s/ ARNOLD L. WADLER Senior Vice President, March 1, 1996
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Arnold L. Wadler General Counsel and
Director
/s/ ROBERT A. MARESCA Senior Vice President March 1, 1996
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Robert A. Maresca (Principal Accounting
Officer)
/s/ JOHN P. IMLAY, JR. Director March 1, 1996
------------------------------
John P. Imlay, Jr.
/s/ CLARK A. JOHNSON Director March 1, 1996
------------------------------
Clark A. Johnson
/s/ RICHARD J. SHERWIN Director March 1, 1996
------------------------------
Richard J. Sherwin
/s/ LEONARD WHITE Director March 1, 1996
------------------------------
Leonard White
/s/ CARL E. SANDERS Director March 1, 1996
------------------------------
Carl E. Sanders
50
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement by Current Report on Exhibit 2(a)
and among JCJ, Inc., Eastman Form 8-K filed on
Kodak Company and The Actava August 25, 1994
Group Inc. dated August 12,
1994. Also filed as exhibits
thereto are: Exhibit A -
Promissory Note; Exhibit B -
Seller Release; and Exhibit C
- Noncompetition Agreement.
The following is a list of
omitted schedules (or similar
attachments) which The Actava
Group Inc. as registrant
agrees to furnish
supplementally to the
Commission upon request:
Exhibit D - Certificate of
Incorporation of Qualex Inc.;
Exhibit E - By-Laws of Qualex
Inc.; Exhibit F - Buyer
Release; Schedule 1- Shares
Owned by Seller;
Schedule 2.02 -
Capitalization of Qualex
Inc.; and Schedule 2.06 -
Agreements between The Actava
Group Inc. and Qualex Inc.
2.2 Agreement and Plan of Quarterly Report Exhibit 2
Reorganization dated as of on Form 10-Q for
July 20, 1994 by and among, the three months
The Actava Group Inc., ended
Diversified Products June 30, 1994
Corporation, Hutch Sports USA
Inc., Nelson/Weather-Rite,
Inc., Willow Hosiery Company,
Inc. and Roadmaster
Industries, Inc.
2.3 Amended and Restated Current Report on Exhibit 99(a)
Agreement and Plan of Merger Form 8-K for
dated as of September 27, event occurring
1995 by and among The Actava on September 27,
Group Inc., Orion Pictures 1995
Corporation, MCEG Sterling
Incorporated, Metromedia
International
Telecommunications, Inc., OPG
Merger Corp. and MITI Merger
Corp. and exhibits thereto.
The Registrant agrees to
furnish copies of the
schedules supplementally to
the Commission on request.
2.4 Agreement and Plan of Merger Current Report on Exhibit 99.1
dated as of December 20, 1995 Form 8-K dated
by and among Metromedia December 20, 1995
International Group, Inc.,
Alliance Entertainment Corp.
and Alliance Merger Corp.
and exhibits thereto. The
Registrant agrees to furnish
copies of the schedules
supplementally to the
Commission on request.
51
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
2.5 Agreement and Plan of Merger Current Report on Exhibit 99.1
dated as of January 31, 1996 Form 8-K dated
by and among Metromedia January 31, 1996
International Group, Inc.,
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
and SGC Merger Corp. and
exhibits thereto. The
registrant agrees to furnish
copies of the schedules to
the Commission upon request.
3.1 Restated Certificate of Registration Exhibit 3(a)
Incorporation of Metromedia Statement on Form
International Group, Inc. S-3 (Registration
No. 33-63853)
3.2 Restated By-laws of Registration Exhibit 3(b)
Metromedia International Statement on Form
Group, Inc. S-3 (Registration
No. 33-6353)
4.1 Indenture dated as of Application of Exhibit T3C
August 1, 1973, with respect Form T-3 for
to 9 1/2% Subordinated Qualification of
Debentures due August 1, Indenture under
1998, between The Actava the Trust
Group Inc. and Chemical Bank, Indenture Act of
as Trustee. 1939 (File
No. 22-7615)
4.2 Agreement among The Actava Registration Exhibit 4(d)(ii)
Group, Inc., Chemical Bank Statement on
and Manufacturers Hanover Form S-14
Trust Company, dated as of (Registration
September 26, 1980, with No. 2-81094)
respect to successor
trusteeship of the 9 1/2%
Subordinated Debentures due
August 1, 1998.
4.3 Instrument of registration, Annual Report on Exhibit 4(d)(iii)
appointment and acceptance Form 10-K for the
dated as of June 9, 1986 year ended
among The Actava Group Inc., December 31, 1986
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Company and Irving Trust
Company, with respect to
successor trusteeship of the
9 1/2% Subordinated Debentures
due August 1, 1998.
4.4 Indenture dated as of Registration Exhibit 2(d)
March 15, 1977, with respect Statement on
to 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Form S-7
Debentures due March 15, (Registration
1997, between The Actava No. 2-58317)
Group Inc. and The Chase
Manhattan Bank, N.A., as
Trustee.
4.5 Agreement among The Actava Registration Exhibit 4(e)(ii)
Group Inc., The Chase Statement on
Manhattan Bank, N.A. and Form S-14
United States Trust Company (Registration
of New York, dated as of No. 2-281094)
June 14, 1982, with respect
to successor trusteeship of
the 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated
Debentures due March 15,
1997.
52
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
4.6 Indenture between National Post-Effective Exhibit T3C
Industries, Inc. and First Amendment No. 1
National City Bank, dated to Application on
October 1, 1974, with respect Form T-3 for
to the 10% Subordinated Qualification of
Debentures, due October 1, Indenture Under
1999. The Trust
Indenture Act of
1939 (File
No. 22-8076)
4.7 Agreement among National Registration Exhibit 4(f)(ii)
Industries, Inc., The Actava Statement on
Group Inc., Citibank, N.A., Form S-14
and Marine Midland Bank, (Registration
dated as of December 20, No. 2-81094)
1977, with respect to
successor trusteeship of the
10% Subordinated Debentures
due October 1, 1999.
4.8 First Supplemental Indenture Registration Exhibit 2(q)
among The Actava Group Inc., Statement on
National Industries, Inc. and Form S-7
Marine Midland Bank, dated (Registration
January 3, 1978, supplemental No. 2-60566)
to the Indenture dated
October 1, 1974 between
National and First National
City Bank for the 10%
Subordinated Debentures due
October 1, 1999.
4.9 Indenture dated as of Annual Report on Exhibit 4(i)
August 1, 1987 with respect Form 10-K for the
to 6 1/2% Convertible year ended
Subordinated Debentures due December 31, 1987
August 4, 2002, between The
Actava Group Inc. and
Chemical Bank, as Trustee.
10.1 1982 Stock Option Plan of The Proxy Statement Exhibit A
Actava Group Inc. dated March 31,
1982
10.2 1989 Stock Option Plan of The Proxy Statement Exhibit A
Actava Group Inc. dated March 31,
1989
10.3 1969 Restricted Stock Plan of Annual Report on Exhibit 10(a)(iii)
The Actava Group Inc. Form 10-K for the
year ended
December 31, 1990
10.4 1991 Non-Employee Director Annual Report on Exhibit 10(a)(iv)
Stock Option Plan. Form 10-K for the
year ended
December 31, 1991
10.5 Amendment to 1991 Annual Report on Exhibit 10(a)(v)
Non-Employee Director Stock Form 10-K for the
Option Plan. year ended
December 31, 1992
53
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
10.6 Snapper Power Equipment Annual Report on Exhibit 10(c)
Profit Sharing Plan. Form 10-K for the
year ended
December 31, 1987
10.7 Retirement Plan executed Annual Report on Exhibit 10(h)(i)
November 1, 1990, as amended Form 10-K for the
effective January 1, 1989. year ended
December 31, 1990
10.8 Supplemental Retirement Plan Annual Report on Exhibit 10(j)
of The Actava Group Inc. Form 10-K for the
year ended
December 31, 1983
10.9 Supplemental Executive Annual Report on Exhibit 10(h)(iii)
Medical Reimbursement Plan. Form 10-K for the
year ended
December 31, 1990
10.10 Amendment to Supplemental Annual Report on Exhibit 10(h)(iv)
Retirement Plan of The Actava Form 10-K for the
Group Inc., effective year ended
April 1, 1992. December 31, 1991
10.11 1992 Officer and Director Annual Report on Exhibit 10(l)
Stock Purchase Plan. Form 10-K for the
year ended
December 31, 1991
10.12 Form of Restricted Purchase Annual Report on Exhibit 10(n)
Agreement between certain Form 10-K for the
officers of The Actava Group year ended
Inc. and The Actava Group December 31, 1991
Inc.
10.13 Agreement between The Actava Annual Report on Exhibit 10(q)
Group Inc. and J.B. Fuqua Form 10-K for the
regarding sale by Actava of year ended
rights in the name "Actava." December 31, 1992
10.14 Form of Indemnification Annual Report on Exhibit 10(u)
Agreement between Actava and Form 10-K for the
certain of its directors and year ended
executive officers. December 31, 1993
10.15 Employment Agreement between Current Report on Exhibit 99(a)
The Actava Group Inc. and Form 8-K dated
John D. Phillips dated April 19, 1994
April 19, 1994.
10.16* First Amendment to Employment Annual Report on
Agreement dated November 1, Form 10-K for the
1995 between Metromedia year ended
International Group and John December 31,
D. Phillips. 1995.
54
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
10.17 Option Agreement between The Current Report on Exhibit 99(b)
Actava Group Inc. and John D. Form 8-K dated
Phillips dated April 19, April 19, 1994
1994.
10.18 Registration Rights Agreement Current Report on Exhibit 99(c)
among The Actava Group Inc., Form 8-K dated
Renaissance Partners and April 19, 1994
John D. Phillips dated
April 19, 1994.
10.19 Shareholders Agreement dated Annual Report on Exhibit 10(r)(i)
as of December 6, 1994 among Form 10-K for the
The Actava Group Inc., year ended
Roadmaster, Henry Fong and December 31, 1994
Edward Shake.
10.20 Registration Rights Agreement Annual Report on Exhibit 10(r)(ii)
dated as of December 6, 1994 Form 10-K for the
between The Actava Group Inc. year ended
and Roadmaster. December 31, 1994
10.21 Environmental Indemnity Annual Report on Exhibit 10(r)(iii)
Agreement dated as of Form 10-K for the
December 6, 1994 between The year ended
Actava Group Inc. and December 31, 1994
Roadmaster.
10.22 Lease Agreement dated Annual Report on Exhibit 10(s)
October 21, 1994 between JDP Form 10-K for the
Aircraft II, Inc. and The year ended
Actava Group Inc. December 31, 1994
10.23 Lease Agreement dated as of Quarterly Report Exhibit 10
October 4, 1995 between JDP on Form 10-Q for
Aircraft II, Inc. and The the quarter ended
Actava Group Inc. September 30,
1995
10.24 Finance and Security Annual Report on Exhibit 4(g)(i)
Agreement dated as of Form 10-K for the
October 23, 1992 with respect year ended
to a revolving credit December 31, 1994
facility of up to $100
million, between The Actava
Group Inc. and ITT Commercial
Finance Corp.
10.25 Amendment dated as of Annual Report on Exhibit 4(g)(ii)
September 27, 1993 to Finance Form 10-K for the
and Security Agreement dated year ended
as of October 23, 1992 with December 31, 1994
respect to a revolving credit
facility of up to $100
million between The Actava
Group Inc. and ITT Commercial
Finance Corp.
10.26 Amendment dated as of Annual Report on Exhibit 4(g)(iii)
March 29, 1994 to Finance and Form 10-K for the
Security Agreement dated as year ended
of October 23, 1992, as December 31, 1994
amended, with respect to a
revolving credit facility of
up to $100 million between
The Actava Group Inc. and ITT
Commercial Finance Corp.
55
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
10.27 Amendment dated as of Annual Report on Exhibit 4(g)(iv)
April 15, 1994 to Finance and Form 10-K for the
Security Agreement dated as year ended
of October 23, 1992, as December 31, 1994
amended, with respect to a
revolving credit facility of
up to $100 million between
The Actava Group Inc. and ITT
Commercial Finance Corp.
10.28 Amendment dated as of Annual Report on Exhibit 4(g)(v)
September 23, 1994 to Finance Form 10-K for the
and Security Agreement dated year ended
as of October 23, 1992, as December 31, 1994
amended, with respect to a
revolving credit facility of
up to $100 million between
The Actava Group Inc. and ITT
Commercial Finance Corp.
10.29 Amendment dated as of Quarterly Report Exhibit 4
March 3, 1995 to Finance and on Form 10-Q for
Security Agreement, dated as the quarter ended
of October 23, 1992, as June 30, 1995
amended, with respect to a
revolving credit facility of
up to $100 million, between
The Actava Group Inc. and ITT
Commercial Finance Corp.
10.30 Amendment dated as of Registration Exhibit 10(a)(vii)
November 1, 1995, to Finance Statement on Form
Security Agreement dated as S-3 (Registration
of October 23, 1992, as No. 33-63853)
amended, with respect to a
revolving credit facility of
up to $45 million, between
Snapper, Inc. and Deutsche
Financial Services
Corporation (formerly ITT
Commercial Finance Corp.).
10.31 Letter Agreement dated Registration Exhibit 4(d)(i)
October 12, 1995 between Statement on Form
Triton Group Ltd. and The S-3 (Registration
Actava Group Inc. No. 33-63401)
10.33 Registration Rights Agreement Current Report on Exhibit 99(b)
dated as of September 27, Form 8-K dated
1995 among The Actava Group September 27,
Inc. and the Metromedia 1995
Holders named therein.
10.34 Contribution Agreement dated Registration Exhibit 10(f)
as of November 1, 1995 among Statement on Form
Met International, Inc., S-3 (Registration
MetProductions, Inc. and The No. 33-63853)
Actava Group Inc.
56
Exhibits Incorporated Herein by
Reference
---------------------------------
Designation Document with Designation of
of Exhibit Which Exhibit Was Such Exhibit
in This Previously Filed in That
Form 10-K Description of Exhibits with Commission Document
--------- ----------------------- ----------------- --------
10.35 Credit, Security and Guaranty Registration Exhibit 10(g)
Agreement dated as of Statement on Form
November 1, 1995 among Orion S-3 (Registration
Pictures Corporation, the No. 33-63853)
Corporation Guarantors
referred to therein, the
Lenders referred to therein
and Chemical Bank.
10.36 Credit Agreement dated as of Registration Exhibit 10(h)
November 1, 1995 between Statement on Form
Metromedia International S-3 (Registration
Group, Inc. and Chemical No. 33-63853)
Bank.
10.37* Management Agreement dated
November 1, 1995 between
Metromedia Company and
Metromedia International
Group, Inc.
10.38* The Metromedia International
Group, Inc. 1996 Incentive
Stock Plan.
10.39* License Agreement dated
November 1, 1995 between
Metromedia Company and
Metromedia International
Group, Inc.
10.40* MITI Bridge Loan Agreement,
dated February 29, 1996,
among Metromedia Company and
MITI relating to a $15
million bridge loan from
Metromedia Company to MITI.
11* Statement of computation of
earnings per share.
16 Letter from Ernst & Young to Current Report on Exhibit 99.1
the Securities and Exchange Form 8-K dated
Commission. November 1, 1995
21* List of subsidiaries of
Metromedia International
Group, Inc.
23.1* Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick
LLP regarding Metromedia
International Group, Inc.
27* Financial Data Schedule
_______________________
*Filed herewith.
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
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Report of Independent Auditors . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years
ended December 31, 1995, February 28, 1995 and
February 28, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995
and February 28, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years
ended December 31, 1995, February 28, 1995 and
February 28, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4
Consolidated Statements of Common Stock, Paid-in
Surplus and Accumulated
Deficit for the years ended December 31, 1995,
February 28, 1995 and
February 28, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . F-6
Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules
I. Condensed Financial Information of
Registrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1
II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts . . . S-5
All other schedules have been omitted either as inapplicable or not
required under the Instructions contained in Regulation S-X or because
the information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or
the Notes thereto listed above.
Independent Auditors' Report
----------------------------
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Metromedia International Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of
Metromedia International Group, Inc. and subsidiaries listed in the
accompanying index. In connection with our audits of the consolidated
financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement
schedules as listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated
financial statements and the consolidated financial statement schedules are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the
financial statement schedules 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 incudes 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
Metromedia International Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1995 and February 28, 1995, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1995 and
for each of the years in the two year period ended February 28, 1995, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our
opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole,
present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
New York, New York
February 29, 1996
F-1
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years Ended
December 31, February 28, February 28,
1995 1995 1994
(Note 1)
Revenues $ 138,871 $ 194,789 $ 175,713
Costs and expenses:
Cost of rentals and operating expenses 132,762 187,256 242,996
Selling, general and administrative 50,029 40,391 26,976
Management fee 742 175 75
Depreciation and amortization 2,795 1,916 882
---------- --------- ----------
Operating loss (47,457) (34,949) (95,216)
Interest expense, including amortization of debt
discount of $10,436 at December 31, 1995,
$12,153 at February 28, 1995, and $12,314 at
February 28, 1994 33,114 32,389 33,415
Interest income 3,575 3,094 771
---------- --------- ----------
Interest expense, net 29,539 29,295 32,644
Chapter 11 reorganization items 1,280 1,610 1,793
---------- --------- ---------
Loss before provision for income taxes,
equity in losses of joint ventures,
discontinued operations, and extraordinary
item (78,276) (65,854) (129,653)
Provision for income taxes 767 1,300 2,100
Equity in losses of Joint Ventures 7,981 2,257 777
---------- --------- ---------
Loss from continuing operations and
before extraordinary item (87,024) (69,411) (132,530)
Discontinued operations:
Loss on disposal (293,570) - -
----------- --------- ----------
Loss before extraordinary item (380,594) (69,411) (132,530)
Extraordinary item:
Early extinguishment of debt, net of tax (32,382) - -
---------- --------- ----------
Net loss $ (412,976) $ (69,411) $ (132,530)
========== ========== ===========
Loss per common share:
Primary:
Continuing Operations $ (3.54) $ (3.43) $ (7.71)
========== ========== ===========
Discontinued Operation $ (11.97) $ - $ -
========== ========== ===========
Extraordinary Item $ (1.32) $ - $ -
========== ========== ==========
Net loss $ (16.83) $ (3.43) $ (7.71)
========== ========== ===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-2
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands except per share amounts)
December February
31, 28,
1995 1995
--------- ---------
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,889 $ 27,422
Short-term investments 5,366 -
Accounts receivable, net:
Film 27,306 35,402
Other 2,146 1,073
Film inventories 59,430 69,867
Other assets 6,314 4,763
--------- ---------
Total current assets 127,451 138,527
Investments in and advances to joint
ventures 36,934 24,311
Asset held for sale - Roadmaster 47,455 -
Industries, Inc.
Asset held for sale - Snapper Inc. 79,200 -
Property, plant and equipment, net 6,021 4,577
Film inventories 137,233 179,807
Long term film accounts receivable 31,308 24,308
Intangible assets, less accumulated 119,485 9,697
amortization
Other assets 14,551 10,643
-------- ---------
Total assets $ 599,638 $391,870
======== =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,695 $ 3,633
Accrued expenses 96,696 36,385
Participation and residuals 19,143 21,902
Current portion of long-term debt 40,597 96,177
Due to Metromedia Company - 37,738
Deferred revenues 15,097 36,026
--------- --------
Total current liabilities 176,228 231,861
Long-term debt 264,046 103,112
Participations and residuals 28,465 24,025
Deferred revenues 47,249 32,461
Other long-term liabilities 395 201
------- --------
Total liabilities 516,383 391,660
------- --------
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock, authorized
70,000,000 shares, none issued
Common Stock, $1.00 par value,
authorized
110,000,000 shares, issued and - -
outstanding
42,613,738 shares at December
31, 1995 42,614 20,935
Paid-in surplus 728,747 289,413
Accumulated deficit (688,106) (310,138)
--------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity 83,255 210
-------- --------
Total liabilities and $ 599,638 $ 391,870
shareholders' equity ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands except per share amounts)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Years Ended
December 31, February 28, February 28,
1995 1995 1994
------------------ ------------------- --------------
Operations:
Net loss $ (412,976) $ (69,411) $ (132,530)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on discontinued operations 293,570 - -
Equity in losses of joint ventures 7,981 2,257 777
Amortization of film costs 91,466 140,318 199,219
Amortization of bank guarantee 2,956 4,951 5,625
Amortization of debt discounts 10,436 12,153 12,314
Depreciation and amortization 2,795 1,916 882
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 32,382 - -
Decrease in accounts receivable 15,114 21,575 15,647
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued
expenses (4,723) (3,160) (6,579)
Accruals of participation and residuals 18,464 25,628 17,392
Payments of participation and residuals (20,737) (32,353) (27,306)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues (12,269) (30,041) (2,476)
Other operating activities, net (2,125) 3,112 (47)
----------- ---------- -----------
Cash provided by operations (22,334) 76,945 82,918
-------- -------- --------
Investing activities:
Proceeds from Metromedia Company notes
receivable 45,320 - -
Investments in and advances to Joint Ventures (21,165) (16,409) (4,715)
Advances to Snapper (4,230) - -
Investment in film inventories (4,684) (22,840) (67,481)
Cash paid for East News Channel Trading and
Services, Kft. - (7,033) (1,055)
Cash acquired, net in Merger 72,068 - -
Additions to property, plant and equipment (3,699) (4,808) (2,208)
Other, net (2,321) 1,233 4,263
----------- --------- ---------
Cash provided by (used in) investment 81,319 (49,857) (71,196)
--------- ---------- ----------
activities
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 176,938 40,278 4,732
Proceeds from issuance of stock 2,282 17,690 7,604
Payments on notes and subordinated debt (264,856) (95,037) (64,711)
Other 399 184 -
--------- ---------- -----------
Cash used in financing activities (85,237) (36,885) (52,375)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash 18,416 (9,797) (40,653)
Effect of change in fiscal year (13,583) - -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 27,422 37,219 77,872
--------- --------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 32,255 $ 27,422 $ 37,219
======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Common Stock,
Paid-in Surplus and Accumulated Deficit
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Three Years Ended December 31, 1995
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Common Stock
----------------------------------
Number of Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Surplus Deficit Total
------------ ------ -------- ------------- -----------
Balances, February 28, 1993 $ 17,188,408 $ 17,189 $ 265,156 $ (108,197) $ 174,148
Net Loss - - - (132,530) (132,530)
------------- ----------- --------- ----------- -----------
Balances, February 28, 1994 17,188,408 17,189 265,156 (240,727) 41,618
Shares issued 3,746,490 3,746 24,257 - 28,003
Net Loss - - - (69,411) (69,411)
------------- ----------- --------- ---------- ----------
Balances, February 28, 1995 20,934,898 20,935 289,413 (310,138) 210
Shares issued to acquire
Actava and Sterling 17,974,155 17,974 316,791 - 334,765
Shares issued -
MetProductions and
Met International 3,530,314 3,530 33,538 - 37,068
Valuation of Actava and
MITI options in Mergers - - 25,677 - 25,677
Revaluation of MITI minority
interest - - 60,923 23,608 84,531
Adjustment for change in
fiscal year - - - 11,400 11,400
Common stock issued -
other 174,371 175 2,405 - 2,580
Net Loss - - - (412,976) (412,976)
------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balances, December 31, 1995 42,613,738 $ 42,614 $ 728,747 $ (688,106) $ 83,255
========== ======= ======== =========== =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation, Liquidity and Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation (see Note 2)
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Metromedia International Group, Inc. ("MIG" or the "Company") and its wholly-
owned subsidiaries, Orion Pictures Corporation ("Orion") and Metromedia
International Telecommunications, Inc. ("MITI"). MITI was formed in August 1994
as part of a corporate reorganization and common control merger of International
Telcell, Inc. and Metromedia International, Inc. Snapper, Inc. ("Snapper"),
also a wholly-owned subsidiary, is included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements as a discontinued operation and asset held for sale. All
significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Investments in other companies and Joint Ventures ("Joint Ventures") which are
not majority owned, or in which the Company does not control but exercises
significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. The Company
reflects its net investments in Joint Ventures under the caption "Investments in
and advances to Joint Ventures". Generally, under the equity method of
accounting, original investments are recorded at cost and adjusted by the
Company's share of undistributed earnings or losses of the investee company.
Equity in the losses of the Joint Ventures are recognized according to the
percentage ownership in each Joint Venture until the Company's Joint Venture
partner's contributed capital has been fully depleted. Subsequently, the
Company recognizes the full amount of losses generated by the Joint Venture if
it is the principal funding source for the Joint Ventures.
During the year ended February 28, 1995 ("fiscal 1995"), the Company changed its
policy of accounting for the Joint Ventures by recording its equity in their
earnings and losses based upon a three month lag. As a result, the December 31,
1995 Consolidated Statement of Operations reflects twelve months of operations
through September 30, 1995 for the Joint Ventures, the February 28, 1995
Consolidated Statement of Operations reflects nine months of operations through
September 30, 1994 for the Joint Ventures, and the February 28, 1994
Consolidated Statement of Operations reflects twelve months of operations
through December 31, 1993 for the Joint Ventures.
During the year ended December 31, 1995 ("calendar 1995"), the Company changed
its policy of consolidating two indirectly owned subsidiaries by recording the
related assets and liabilities and results of operations based on a three-month
lag. As a result, the December 31, 1995 balance sheet includes the accounts of
these subsidiaries at September 30, 1995, and the calendar 1995 Statement of
Operations reflects the results of operations of these subsidiaries for the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. Had the Company applied this method from
October 1, 1994, the effect on reported December 31, 1995 results would not have
been material. Future years will reflect twelve months of activity based upon a
September 30 fiscal year end for these subsidiaries.
Liquidity
MIG is a holding company and, accordingly, does not generate cash flows.
Orion, the Company's filmed entertainment subsidiary, is restricted under
covenants contained in the Orion Credit Agreement from making dividend payments
or advances to MIG. MITI, the Company's communications subsidiary, is dependent
on MIG for significant capital infusions to fund its operations, as well as its
commitments to make capital contributions and loans to its Joint Ventures. MIG
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anticipates that MITI's funding requirements for 1996 will be approximately
$40.0 million based in part on the anticipated funding needs of the Joint
Ventures. Future capital requirements of MITI will depend on the ability of
MITI's Joint Ventures to generate positive cash flows.
MIG is obligated to make principal and interest payments under its own
various debt agreements (see note 8), in addition to funding its working capital
needs, which consist principally of corporate overhead and payments on self
insurance claims (see note 1).
In the short term, MIG intends to satisfy its current obligations and
commitments with available cash on hand and the proceeds from the sale of
certain assets. At December 31, 1995, MIG had approximately $11 million of
available cash on hand. During December 1995, the Company adopted a formal plan
to dispose of Snapper. At December 31, 1995 the carrying value of Snapper was
approximately $79 million. The Snapper carrying value represents the Company's
estimated proceeds from the sale of Snapper and the cash flows from the
operations of Snapper, principally repayment of intercompany loans, through the
date of sale. Management believes that Snapper will be disposed of by October
1996. In addition, the Company anticipates disposing of its investment in
Roadmaster during 1996. The carrying value of the Company's investment in
Roadmaster at December 31, 1995 was approximately $47 million.
Management believes that its available cash on hand, proceeds from the
disposition of Snapper and its investment in Roadmaster, borrowings under the
MITI Bridge Loan and collections of intercompany receivables from Snapper will
provide sufficient funds for the Company to meet its obligations, including
MITI's funding requirements, in the short term. However, no assurances can be
given that the Company will be able to dispose of such assets in a timely
fashion and on favorable terms. Any delay in the sale of assets or reductions in
the proceeds anticipated to be received upon this disposition of assets may
result in the Company's inability to satisfy its obligations during the year
ended December 31, 1996. Delays in funding the Company's MITI capital
requirements may have a materially adverse impact on the results of operations
of MITI's Joint Ventures.
In connection with the consummation of the Alliance Merger and the Goldwyn
Merger, MIG intends to refinance substantially all of its indebtedness and the
indebtedness of Orion. MIG intends to use the proceeds of this refinancing to
repay substantially all of such indebtedness and to provide itself and MITI with
liquidity to finance its existing commitments and current business strategies.
In addition to the refinancing, management believes that its long term liquidity
needs will be satisfied through a combination of (i) MIG's successful
implementation and execution of its growth strategy to become a global
entertainment, media and communications company, including the integration of
Alliance, Goldwyn and MPCA, (ii) MITI's Joint Ventures achieving positive
operating results and cash flows through revenue and subscriber growth and
control of operating expenses, and (iii) Orion's ability to continue to generate
positive cash flows sufficient to meet its planned film production release
schedule and service its existing debt. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be successful in refinancing its indebtedness or that such
refinancing can be accomplished on favorable terms. In the event the Company is
unable to successfully complete such a refinancing, the Company, in addition to
disposing of Snapper and its investment in Roadmaster, may be required to (i)
attempt to obtain additional financing through public or private sale of debt or
equity securities of the Company or one of its subsidiaries, (ii) otherwise
restructure its capitalization or (iii) seek a waiver or waivers under one or
more of its subsidiaries' credit facilities to permit the payment of dividends
to the Company. There can be no assurance that any of the foregoing can be
accomplished by the Company on reasonably acceptable terms, if at all.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Different Fiscal Year Ends
The Company reports on the basis of a December 31 year end. In connection with
the mergers discussed in Note 2, Orion and MITI, for accounting purposes only,
were deemed to be the joint acquirors of the Actava Group Inc. ("Actava") in a
reverse acquisition. As a result, the historical financial statements of the
Company for periods prior to the merger are the combined financial statements of
Orion and MITI. Orion historically reported on the basis of a February 28 year
end.
The consolidated financial statements for the twelve months ended December 31,
1995 include two months for Orion (January and February 1995) that were included
in the February 28, 1995 consolidated financial statements. The revenues and
net loss for the two month duplicate period are $22.5 and $11.4 million,
respectively. The December 31, 1995 accumulated deficit has been adjusted to
eliminate the duplication of the January and February 1995 net losses. The
consolidated financial statements for the years ended February 28, 1995 and
February 28, 1994 ("fiscal 1994"), contain certain reclassifications to conform
to the presentation for the year ended December 31, 1995 ("calendar 1995").
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Investments
The Company invests in various debt and equity securities. In May 1993, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities," which requires certain debt securities to be reported at amortized
cost, certain debt and equity securities to be reported at market with current
recognition of unrealized gains and losses, and certain debt and equity
securities to be reported at market with unrealized gains and losses as a
separate component of shareholders' equity.
Management determines the appropriate classification of investments as held-to-
maturity or available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluates such
designation as of each balance sheet date. The Company has classified all
investments as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at
fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in
shareholders' equity. The amortized cost of debt securities in this category is
adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity.
Such amortization is included in investment income. Realized gains and losses,
and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale
securities, are included in investment income. The cost of securities sold is
based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividends on
securities classified as available-for-sale are included in investment income.
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Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the theatrical distribution of films is recognized as the films are
exhibited. Distribution of the Company's films to the home video market in the
United States and Canada is effected through Orion Home Video ("OHV"), a
division of Orion Home Entertainment Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Orion. OHV's home video revenue, less a provision for returns, is recognized
when the video cassettes are shipped. Distribution of the Company's films to
the home video markets in foreign countries is generally effected through
subdistributors who control various aspects of distribution. When the terms of
sale to such subdistributors include the receipt of nonrefundable guaranteed
amounts by the Company, revenue is recognized when the film is available to the
subdistributors for exhibition or exploitation and other conditions of sale are
met. When the arrangements with such subdistributors call for distribution of
the Company's product without a minimum amount guaranteed to the Company, such
sales are recognized when the Company's share of the income from exhibition or
exploitation is earned.
Revenue from the licensing of the Company's film product to networks, basic and
pay cable companies and television stations or groups of stations in the United
States and Canada, as well as in foreign territories, is recognized when the
license period begins and when certain other conditions are met. Such
conditions include the availability of such product for exhibition by the
licensee.
The Company's and its Joint Ventures' cable, paging and telephony operations
recognize revenues in the period the service is provided. Installation fees are
recognized as revenues upon subscriber hook-up to the extent installation costs
are incurred. Installation fees in excess of installation costs are deferred
and recognized over the length of the related individual contract. The
Company's and its Joint Ventures' radio operations recognize advertising revenue
when commercials are broadcast.
Film Inventories and Cost of Rentals
Theatrical and television program inventories consist of direct production
costs, production overhead and capitalized interest, print and exploitation
costs, less accumulated amortization. Film inventories are stated at the lower
of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Selling costs and other
distribution costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Film inventories and estimated total costs of participations and residuals are
charged to cost of rentals under the individual film forecast method in the
ratio that current period revenue recognized bears to management's estimate of
total gross revenue to be realized. Such estimates are re-evaluated quarterly
in connection with a comprehensive review of the Company's inventory of film
product, and estimated losses, if any, are provided for in full. Such losses
include provisions for estimated future distribution costs and fees, as well as
participation and residual costs expected to be incurred.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Property Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):
December 31, February 28,
1995 1995
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Office furniture and equipment $ 7,855 $ 5,338
Automobile 133 95
Leasehold improvements 419 173
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8,407 5,606
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization (2,386) (1,029)
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$ 6,021 $ 4,577
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Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated over
their expected useful lives. Generally, depreciation is provided on the
straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Leasehold improvements
are amortized using the straight-line method over the life of the improvements
or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at historical cost, net of accumulated
amortization. Intangibles such as broadcasting licenses and frequency rights
are amortized over periods of 20-25 years. Goodwill has been recognized for the
excess of the purchase price over the value of the identifiable net assets
acquired. Such amount is amortized over 25 years using the straight-line
method. Until the Merger Date (see Note 2), a guarantee of Orion's bank
borrowings was stated at its estimated fair value at the Effective Date (see
Note 3), less accumulated amortization. Amortization of the guarantee was being
calculated utilizing the effective interest method over certain related cash
flows estimated in the Plan.
Management continuously monitors and evaluates the realizability of recorded
intangibles to determine whether their carrying values have been impaired. In
evaluating the value and future benefits of the intangible assets, their
carrying value would be reduced by the excess, if any, of their carrying value
over management's best estimate of undiscounted future cash flows over the
remaining amortization period. The Company believes that the carrying value of
recorded intangibles is not impaired.
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Primary earnings per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the
weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding
during the year. Common equivalent shares include shares issuable upon the
assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method when dilutive.
Computations of common equivalent shares are based upon average prices during
each period.
Fully diluted earnings per share are computed using such average shares adjusted
for any additional shares which would result from using end-of-year prices in
the above computations, plus the additional shares that would result from the
conversion of the 6-1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures (see Note 8). Net
income (loss) is adjusted by interest (net of income taxes) on the 6-1/2%
Convertible Subordinated Debentures. The computation of fully diluted earnings
per share is used only when it results in an earnings per share number which is
lower than primary earnings per share.
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The loss per share amounts for fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994 represent combined
Orion and MITI's common shares converted at the exchange ratios used in the
Merger (see Note 2).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 ("SFAS 107"), "Disclosures
about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires disclosure of fair value
information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the
balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases
where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on
settlements using present value or other valuation techniques. These techniques
are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including discount rate and
estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value
estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in
many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments.
SFAS 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial
instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair
value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value to the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value
disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables, Notes Receivable and Accounts
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Payable
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The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for
cash and cash equivalents, current receivables, notes receivable and
accounts payable approximate fair values. The carrying value of
receivables with maturities greater than one year have been discounted,
and if such receivables were discounted based on current market rates,
the fair value of these receivables would not be materially different
than their carrying values.
Short-term Investments
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For short-term investments, fair values are based on quoted market
prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is
estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities or dealer
quotes. See Note 4 for fair values on investment securities.
Long-term Debt
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For long-term and subordinated debt, fair values are based on quoted
market prices, if available. If the debt is not traded, fair value is
estimated based on the present value of expected cash flows. See Note 8
for fair values of long-term debt.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("SFAS 109"). SFAS 109 requires
the use of the liability method of accounting for deferred taxes. Under the
liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using
rates expected to be in effect when those assets and liabilities are recovered
or settled. Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities
of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.
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Barter Transactions
The Company trades commercial air time for goods and services used principally
for promotional, sales and other business activities. An asset and a liability
are recorded at the fair market value of the goods or services received. Barter
revenue is recorded and the liability is relieved when commercials are
broadcast, and barter expense is recorded and the assets are relieved when the
goods or services are received or used.
Foreign Currency Translation
The statutory accounts of the Company's consolidated foreign subsidiaries and
Joint Ventures are maintained in accordance with local accounting regulations
and are stated in local currencies. Local statements are translated into U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles and U.S. dollars in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52 ("SFAS 52"), "Accounting for
Foreign Currency Translation".
Under SFAS 52, foreign currency assets and liabilities are generally translated
using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Results of
operations are generally translated using the average exchange rates prevailing
throughout the year. The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on translating
foreign currency assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars are accumulated as
part of the foreign currency translation adjustment in shareholders' equity.
Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in net income
in the period in which they occur.
Under SFAS 52, the financial statements of foreign entities in highly
inflationary economies are remeasured, in all cases using the U.S. dollar as the
functional currency. U.S. dollar transactions are shown at their historical
value. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in local currencies are
translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing period-end exchange rate. All
other assets and liabilities are translated at historical exchange rates.
Results of operations have been translated using the monthly average exchange
rates. Translation differences resulting from the use of these different rates
are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consists of the following (in thousands):
December 31, February 28,
1995 1995
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Accrued salaries and wages $ 9,627 $10,850
Accrued taxes 11,000 -
Accrued interest 9,822 3,104
Self-insurance claims payable 31,549 -
Other 34,698 22,431
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$ 96,696 $ 36,385
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Self-Insurance
The Company is self-insured for workers' compensation, health, automobile,
product and general liability costs of certain discontinued businesses. The
self-insurance claim liability is determined based on claims filed and an
estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. The Company is not self-
insured in connection with any continuing operations.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consists of highly liquid instruments with maturities of three
months or less at the time of purchase. Included in cash at December 31, 1995,
is approximately $10 million of restricted cash which represents amounts
required to be held in the Company's captive insurance company.
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in thousands):
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1994
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Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 12,270 $ 13,108 $ 14,907
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Taxes $ 996 $ 1,804 $ 2,934
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities (in
thousands):
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1994
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Acquisition of business:
Fair value of assets acquired $290,456 $ - $ -
Fair value of liabilities assumed 239,109 - -
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Net value $ 51,347 $ - $ -
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
2. The Mergers
On November 1, 1995, (the "Merger Date") Orion, MITI, the Company and MCEG
Sterling Incorporated ("Sterling"), consummated the mergers contemplated by the
Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") dated
as of September 27, 1995 among Orion, the Company, MITI and Sterling. The
Merger Agreement provided for, among other things, the simultaneous mergers of
each of Orion and MITI with and into the Company's recently-formed subsidiaries,
OPC Mergerco and MITI Mergerco, and the merger of Sterling with and into
theCompany (the "Mergers"). In connection with the Mergers, the Company changed
its name from The Actava Group Inc. to Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Upon consummation of the Mergers, all of the outstanding shares of the common
stock, par value $.25 per share of Orion (the "Orion Common Stock"), the common
stock, par value $.001 per share, of MITI (the "MITI Common Stock") and the
common stock, par value $.001 per share, of Sterling (the "Sterling Common
Stock") were exchanged for shares of the Company's common stock, par value $1.00
per share, pursuant to exchange ratios contained in the Merger Agreement.
Pursuant to such ratios, holders of Orion Common Stock received .57143 shares of
the Company's common stock for each share of Orion Common Stock (resulting in
the issuance of 11,428,600 shares of common stock to the holders of Orion Common
Stock), holders of MITI Common Stock received 5.54937 shares of the Company's
common stock for each share of MITI Common Stock (resulting in the issuance of
9,523,817 shares of the Company's common stock to the holders of MITI Common
Stock) and holders of Sterling Common Stock received .04309 shares of the
Company's common stock for each share of Sterling Common Stock (resulting in the
issuance of 483,254 shares of the Company's common stock to the holders of
Sterling Common Stock).
In addition, pursuant to the terms of a contribution agreement dated as of
November 1, 1995 among the Company and two affiliates of Metromedia Company
("Metromedia"), MetProductions, Inc. ("MetProductions") and Met International,
Inc. ("Met International"), MetProductions and Met International contributed to
the Company an aggregate of $37,068,303 of interests in a partnership and
principal amount of indebtedness of Orion and its affiliate, and indebtedness of
an affiliate of MITI, owed to MetProductions and Met International respectively,
in exchange for an aggregate of 3,530,314 shares of the Company's common stock.
Immediately prior to the consummation of the Mergers, there were 17,490,901
shares of the Company's common stock outstanding. As a result of the
consummation of the Mergers and the transactions contemplated by the
contribution agreement, the Company issued an aggregate of 24,965,985 shares of
common stock. Following consummation of the Mergers and the transactions
contemplated by the contribution agreement, Metromedia Company (an affiliate of
the Company) and its affiliates (the "Metromedia Holders") collectively received
an aggregate of 15,252,128 shares of common stock (or 35.9% of the issued and
outstanding shares of common stock).
Due to the existence of Metromedia Holders' common control of Orion and MITI
prior to consummation of the Mergers, their combination pursuant to the Mergers
was accounted for as a combination of entities under common control. Orion was
deemed to be the acquiror in the common control Merger. As a result, the
combination of Orion and MITI was effected utilizing historical costs for the
ownership interests of the Metromedia Holders in MITI. The remaining ownership
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interests of MITI, were accounted for in accordance with the purchase method of
accounting based on the fair value of such ownership interests, as determined by
the value of the shares received by the holders of such interests at the
effective time of the Mergers.
For accounting purposes only, Orion and MITI have been deemed to be the joint
acquirors of Actava and Sterling. The acquisition of Actava and Sterling has
been accounted for as a reverse acquisition. As a result of the reverse
acquisition, the historical financial statements of the Company for periods
prior to the Mergers are those of Orion and MITI, rather than Actava. The
operations of Actava and Sterling have been included in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements from November 1, 1995, the date of
acquisition. During December 1995, the Company adopted a formal plan to dispose
of Snapper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Actava. In addition, the Company's
investment in Roadmaster was deemed to be a non-strategic asset and the Company
plans to dispose of its investment during 1996. (see Note 4B. below).
Snapper is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet in an amount
equal to the sum of the estimated cash flows from the operations of Snapper from
November 1, 1995 to October 15, 1996, the expected date of sale (the "Holding
Period") plus the anticipated proceeds from the sale of Snapper. At November 1,
1995, such estimated cash flows and proceeds from sale are expected to amount to
$79.2 million. The earnings and losses of Snapper during the Holding Period
will be excluded from the results of operations of the Company. The excess of
the allocated purchase price to Snapper in the Actava acquisition over the
estimated cash flows from the operations and sale of Snapper in the amount of
$294 million has been reflected in the accompanying consolidated statement of
operations as a loss on disposal of a discontinued operation. No income tax
benefits were recognized in connection with this loss on disposal because of the
Company's losses from continuing operations and net operating loss
carryforwards.
The results of Snapper for the period November 1, 1995 through December 31,
1995, which are excluded from the accompanying consolidated statement of
operations, are as follows (in thousands):
Net Sales $ 14,385
Operating expenses 23,784
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Operating loss (9,399)
Interest expense (1,213)
Other expenses (259)
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Loss before taxes (10,871)
Income taxes -
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Net loss $(10,871)
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The Company has advanced $4.2 million to Snapper during the period from November
1, 1995 to December 31, 1995 and has not received any repayments of cash.
Accordingly, $4.2 million has been added to the carrying value of Snapper at
December 31, 1995.
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The purchase price of Actava, Sterling and MITI minority interests, exclusive of
transaction costs, amounted to $438.9 million at November 1, 1995 as follows (in
thousands):
Actava shares outstanding 17,491
Common stock to MITI minority shareholders 4,211
Common stock to Sterling stockholders 483
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Number of shares issued to acquire
Actava, MITI minority and Sterling 22,185
Merger Date stock price 18.625
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Value of stock $413,207
Value of Actava options 8,780
Value of MITI options 16,897
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Total purchase price $438,884
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The excess purchase price over the net fair value of assets acquired amounted to
$404 million at November 1, 1995 before writeoff of Snapper goodwill of $294
million.
The following unaudited proforma consolidated results of operations illustrate
the effect of the Mergers, the deconsolidation of Snapper and the associated
refinancing of Orion's indebtedness (see Note 8) and assumes that the
transactions occurred at the beginning of each of the periods presented (in
thousands):
Calendar Fiscal
1995 1995
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Revenues $ 145,150 $ 203,232
Loss from continuing
operations and before
loss on early
extinguishment of debt
and extraordinary item (89,946) (88,717)
Loss per share (2.11) (2.18)
Orion, MITI and Sterling were parties to a number of material contracts and
other arrangements under which Metromedia Company and certain of its affiliates
had, among other things, made loans or provided financing to, or paid
obligations on behalf of, each of Orion, MITI and Sterling. On November 1, 1995
such indebtedness, financing and other obligations of Orion, MITI and Sterling
to Metromedia and its affiliates were refinanced, repaid or converted into
equity of MIG.
Certain of the amounts owed by Orion ($20.4 million), MITI ($34.1 million) and
Sterling ($524,000) to Metromedia were financed by Metromedia through borrowings
under a $55 million credit agreement between the Company and Metromedia (the
"Actava-Metromedia Credit Agreement"). Orion, MITI and Sterling repaid such
amounts to Metromedia, and Metromedia repaid the Company the amounts owed by
Metromedia to the Company under the Actava-Metromedia Credit Agreement. In
addition, certain amounts owed by Orion to Metromedia under the Reimbursement
Agreement (see Note 8) were repaid on November 1, 1995.
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3. Chapter 11 Reorganization Costs
On December 11 and 12, 1991, Orion Pictures Corporation and substantially all of
its subsidiaries filed petitions for relief under chapter 11 of Title 11 of the
United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York (the "Court"). In this regard, the Court confirmed the
"Debtors' Joint Consolidated Plan of Reorganization" (the "Plan") on October 20,
1992, which became effective on November 5, 1992 (the "Effective Date").
Statement of Position 90-7, "Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization
Under the Bankruptcy Code", issued by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants requires direct costs of administering the chapter 11 filing,
particularly professional fees, to be expensed as incurred. Accordingly,
Chapter 11 reorganization items presented on the Consolidated Statements of
Operations for calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and 1994 are comprised primarily of
legal fees incurred during those periods.
4. Investments
A. Short-Term Investments
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All of the Company's short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale
and are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Available-for-Sale Securities
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
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U.S. securities $ 5,319 $ 47 $ - $ 5,366
The net adjustment to unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
is immaterial in 1995.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt and marketable equity
securities at December 31, 1995, are shown below (in thousands), by contractual
maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because
the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without
prepayment penalties.
Estimated
Amortized Fair
Available-for-Sale Cost Value
---- -----
Due in one year or less $ 2,001 $ 2,008
Due after one year through three years 2,008 2,034
Due after three years 1,310 1,324
------ ------
Total $ 5,319 $ 5,366
====== ======
All available-for-sale securities are classified as current since they are
available for use in the Company's current operations.
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B. Roadmaster Industries, Inc.
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On December 6, 1994, Actava transferred ownership of its four sporting goods
subsidiaries to Roadmaster Industries, Inc. ("Roadmaster") in exchange for
19,169,000 shares of Roadmaster's Common Stock. The Company intends to dispose
of its Roadmaster stock during 1996. The equity in earnings and losses of
Roadmaster will be excluded from the Company's results of operations through the
date of sale. As of November 1, 1995, the Company's investment in Roadmaster was
adjusted to the anticipated proceeds from its sale under the purchase method of
accounting and included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as an
asset held for sale.
As of December 31, 1995, the Company owned 38% of the issued and outstanding
shares of Roadmaster Common Stock based on approximately 48,600,000 shares of
Roadmaster Common Stock outstanding. Summarized financial information for
Roadmaster is shown below (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended Year Ended
September 30, December 31,
1995 1994
---- ----
(Unaudited)
Net sales $ 523,480 $ 455,661
Gross profit 68,111 66,790
Net income (loss) (9,259) 5,000
Current assets 391,003 358,169
Non-current assets 188,954 158,478
Current liabilities 250,673 181,778
Non-current liabilities 233,062 231,772
Minority interest - -
Redeemable common stock 2,000 2,000
Total shareholders' equity 94,222 101,097
5. Film Accounts Receivable and Deferred Revenues
Film accounts receivable consists primarily of trade receivables due from film
distribution, including theatrical, home video, basic cable and pay television,
network, television syndication, and other licensing sources which have payment
terms generally covered under contractual arrangements. Film accounts
receivable is stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $11.6 million
at December 31, 1995 and of $14.0 million at February 28, 1995.
The Company has entered into contracts for licensing of theatrical and
television product to the pay cable, home video and free television markets, for
which the revenue and the related accounts receivable will be recorded in future
periods when the films are available for broadcast or exploitation. These
contracts, net of advance payments received and recorded in deferred revenues as
described below, aggregated approximately $157.0 million at December 31, 1995.
Included in this amount is $62.0 million of license fees for which the revenue
and the related accounts receivable will be recorded only when the Company
produces or acquires new products.
Deferred revenues consist principally of advance payments received on pay cable,
home video and other television contracts for which the films are not yet
available for broadcast or exploitation.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
6. Film Inventories
The following is an analysis of film inventories (in thousands):
December 31, February 28,
1995 1995
---- ----
Current:
Theatrical films released, less amortization $ 53,813 $ 67,051
Television programs released, less amortization 5,617 2,816
--------- --------
59,430 69,867
--------- --------
Non current:
Theatrical films released, less amortization 132,870 173,279
Television programs released, less amortization 4,363 6,528
--------- --------
137,233 179,807
--------- --------
$ 196,663 $249,674
========= ========
Orion had in prior years made substantial writeoffs to its released and
unreleased product. As a result, approximately two-thirds of the film
inventories are stated at estimated net realizable value and will not result in
the recording of gross profit upon the recognition of related revenues in future
periods.
Since the date of Orion's quasi-reorganization (February 28, 1982), when the
Company's inventories were restated to reflect their then current market value,
the Company has amortized 94% of the gross cost of its film inventories,
including those produced or acquired subsequent to the quasi-reorganization.
Approximately 98% of such gross film inventory costs will have been amortized by
December 31, 1998. As of December 31, 1995, approximately 61% of the
unamortized balance of film inventories will be amortized within the next three-
year period based upon the Company's revenue estimates at year end.
7. Investments in and Advances to Joint Ventures
MITI has recorded its investments in Joint Ventures at cost, net of its share of
losses. Advances to the Joint Ventures under line of credit agreements are
reflected based on amounts recoverable under the credit agreements, plus accrued
interest.
Advances are made to Joint Ventures in the form of cash for working capital
purposes and capital expenditures, or in the form of equipment purchased or
payment of expenses on behalf of the Joint Venture. Interest rates charged to
the Joint Ventures range from prime rate to prime rate plus 4%. The credit
agreements generally provide for the payment of principal and interest from 90%
of the Joint Ventures' available cash flow, as defined, prior to any substantial
distributions of dividends to the Joint Venture partners. As of December 31,
1995, MITI has entered into credit agreements with its Joint Ventures to provide
up to $46.8 million in funding, of which $16.9 million remains available. MITI
funding commitments are contingent on its approval of the Joint Ventures'
business plans.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
As of December 31, 1995 and 1994, MITI's investments in and advances to Joint
Ventures were as follows (in thousands):
Investments in and
Advances to Year
Joint Ventures Ownership Venture Date Operations
--------------
Name 1995 1994 % Formed Commenced
---- ---- ---- - ------ ---------
Kosmos TV, Moscow, Russia
$ 4,317 $ 5,822 50% 1991 May, 1992
Baltcom TV, Riga Latvia 6,983 4,741 50% 1991 June, 1992
Ayety TV, Tbilisi, Georgia 3,630 1,935 49% 1991 September, 1993
Kamalak, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 3,731 1,535 50% 1992 September, 1993
Baltcom Paging, Tallin, Estonia 2,585 1,829 39% 1992 December, 1993
SAC-Radio 7, Moscow, Russia 1,174 1,256 51% 1991 January, 1994
Sun TV, Kishinev, Moldova 1,613 690 50% 1993 October, 1994
Raduga Paging, Nizhny Novgorod 364 450 45% 1993 October, 1994
Alma-TV, Almaty, Kazakstan 1,318 774 50% 1994 June, 1995
Telecom Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia 2,078 1,485 30% 1994 September, 1994
Raduga TV, Nizhny Novgorod 254 222 50% 1994 Pre-Operational
Baltcom Plus, Riga, Latvia 1,412 331 50% 1994 April, 1995
Minsk Cable, Minsk, Belarus 918 733 50% 1993 Pre-Operational
Tbilisi Paging, Tbilisi, Georgia 619 342 45% 1993 November, 1994
St. Petersburg Paging,
St. Petersburg, Russia 527 - 40% 1994 October, 1995
Radio Katusha,
St. Petersburg, Russia 561 - 50% 1993 May, 1995
Other 4,850 2,166
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$ 36,934 $24,311
====== ======
The ability of MITI and its Joint Ventures to establish profitable operations is
subject to (among other things) special political, economic and social risks
inherent in doing business in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics.
These include matters arising out of government policies, economic conditions,
imposition of or changes to taxes or other similar charges by governmental
bodies, foreign exchange fluctuations and controls, civil disturbances,
deprivation or unenforceability of contractual rights, and taking of property
without fair compensation.
MITI has obtained political risk insurance policies from the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation ("OPIC") for certain of its Joint Ventures. The policies
cover loss of investment and losses due to business interruption caused by
political violence or expropriation.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Summarized combined financial information of Joint Ventures accounted for under
the equity method, that have commenced operations as of the dates indicated
above is as follows (in thousands):
Combined Balance Sheets
September 30, September 30, December 31,
1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ----
Assets
Current assets $ 6,937 $ 1,588 $ 841
Investments in wireless systems and
equipment, net 31,349 17,040 10,758
Other assets 2,940 895 28
------- ------- -------
Total Assets $ 41,226 $ 19,523 $ 11,627
======= ======= =======
Liabilities and Joint Ventures' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities $ 10,954 $ 2,637 $ 1,022
Amount payable under MITI credit facility 33,699 11,327 6,635
Other long-term liabilities - 1,513 74
------- ------- -------
Total Liabilities 44,653 15,477 7,731
------- ------- -------
Joint Ventures' Equity (Deficit) (3,427) 4,046 3,896
------- ------- -------
Total Liabilities and Joint Ventures'
Equity (Deficit) $ 41,226 $ 19,523 $ 11,627
======= ======= =======
Combined Statements of Operations
Nine months
Year ended ended Year ended
September 30, September 30, December 31,
1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ----
Revenues $ 19,344 $ 3,280 $ 1,452
------- ------- -------
Expenses:
Cost of service 9,993 2,026 969
Selling, general and administrative 11,746 2,411 973
Depreciation and amortization 3,917 1,684 911
Other - 203 67
------- ------- -------
Total Expenses 25,656 6,324 2,920
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Operating Loss (6,312) (3,044) (1,468)
Interest Expense (1,960) (632) (64)
Other Income (Expense) (1,920) 47 2
Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) (203) 15 (91)
------- ------- -------
Net Loss $(10,395) $ (3,614) $ (1,621)
======= ======= =======
Financial information for Joint Ventures which are not yet operational as of
September 30, 1995 is not included in the above summary. MITI's investment in
and advances to those Joint Ventures at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
amounted to approximately $7.1 million, $5.7 million and $89,000, respectively.
The Company and its consolidated and unconsolidated Joint Ventures operate four
types of services in their communications segment: wireless cable television,
paging, radio broadcasting and telephony.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
The following tables represent summary financial information for consolidated
subsidiaries and Joint Ventures, unconsolidated equity method joint ventures and
combined consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures by type
of service for all operations in the Company's Communications segment (excluding
MITI's headquarter's operations - see Note 12), as of and for the years ended
December 31, 1995, February 28, 1995 and February 28, 1994 (in thousands):
Wireless Radio
Calendar 1995 Cable TV Paging Broadcasting Telephony Total
- ------------- -------- ------ ------------ --------- -----
Consolidated Subsidiaries and
Joint Ventures
Revenues $ - $ 690 $ 3,879 $ - $ 4,569
Depreciation and
amortization - 132 366 - 498
Operating income
(loss) before taxes - (23) (237) - (260)
Assets - 2,398 7,999 - 10,397
Capital expenditures - 40 172 - 212
======== ======== ======== ======== =========
Unconsolidated Equity Joint Ventures
Revenues $ 8,809 $ 2,427 $ 918 $ 7,190 $ 19,344
Depreciation and
amortization 3,071 345 36 465 3,917
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (4,152) (613) (1,255) (292) (6,312)
Assets 22,727 3,495 247 14,757 41,226
Capital expenditures 9,727 1,933 46 9,740 21,446
======== ======== ======== ======== =========
Net investment in
Joint Ventures $21,592 $ 4,980 $ 1,174 $ 2,078 $29,824
MITI equity in
losses of
unconsolidated
investees (5,885) (403) (1,388) (305) (7,981)
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Combined
Revenues $ 8,809 $ 3,117 $ 4,797 $ 7,190 $ 23,913
Depreciation and
amortization 3,071 477 402 465 4,415
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (4,152) (636) (1,492) (292) (6,572)
Assets 22,727 5,893 8,246 14,757 51,623
Capital expenditures 9,727 1,973 218 9,740 21,658
======== ======== ======== ======== =========
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Wireless Radio
Fiscal 1995 Cable TV Paging Broadcasting Telephony Total
- ----------- -------- ------ ------------ --------- -----
Consolidated
Subsidiaries and
Joint Ventures
Revenues $ 416 $ 266 $ 2,863 $ - $ 3,545
Depreciation and
amortization 320 101 214 - 635
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (359) (331) (795) - (1,485)
Assets 704 1,956 10,135 - 12 795
Capital expenditures - 49 97 - 146
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Unconsolidated Equity Joint Ventures
Revenues $ 2,672 $ 180 $ 373 $ 55 $ 3,280
Depreciation and
amortization 1,655 - 20 9 1,684
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (2,026) (425) (15) (578) (3,044)
Assets 15,090 1,030 856 2,547 19,523
Capital expenditures 5,072 766 8 2,487 8,333
======== ======== ======== ======== =========
Net investment in
Joint Ventures $14,033 $ 1,829 $ 1,256 $ 1,485 $18,603
MITI equity in
losses of
unconsolidated
investees (1,838) (147) (99) (173) (2,257)
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Combined
Revenues $ 3,088 $ 446 $ 3,236 $ 55 $ 6,825
Depreciation and
amortization 1,975 101 234 9 2,319
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (2,385) (756) (810) (578) (4,529)
Assets 15,794 2,986 10,991 2,547 32,318
Capital expenditures 5,072 815 105 2,487 8,479
======== ======== ======== ======== =========
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Wireless Radio
Fiscal 1994 Cable TV Paging Broadcasting Telephony Total
- ----------- -------- ------ ------------ --------- -----
Consolidated Subsidiaries and
Joint Ventures
Revenues $ 51 $ - $ - $ - $ 51
Depreciation and
amortization 110 - - - 110
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (303) (55) - - (358)
Assets 256 1,069 - - 1,325
Capital expenditures - 34 - - 34
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Unconsolidated Equity
Joint Ventures
Revenues $ 1,452 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,452
Depreciation and
amortization 909 2 - - 911
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (1,400) (68) - - (1,468)
Assets 10,520 1,107 - - 11,627
Capital expenditures 3,411 764 - - 4,175
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net investment in
Joint Ventures $ 7,123 $ 1,445 $ 1,055 $ - $ 9,623
MITI equity in
losses of
unconsolidated
investees (752) (25) - - (777)
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Combined
Revenues $ 1,503 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,503
Depreciation and
amortization 1,019 2 - - 1,021
Operating income
(loss) before taxes (1,703) (123) - - (1,826)
Assets 10,776 2,176 - - 12,952
Capital expenditures 3,411 798 - - 4,209
======== ======== ========= ========= =========
More than 90% of the Company's assets are located in, and substantially all of
the Company's operations are derived from, Republics in the Commonwealth of
Independent States or Eastern Europe.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
8. Long-term Debt
Long-term debt at December 31, 1995 and February 28, 1995 consisted of the
following (in thousands):
December 31, February 28,
1995 1995
---- ----
MIG (excluding Orion and MITI)
- ------------------------------
MIG Revolver $ 28,754 $ -
6 1/2% Convertible Debentures due 2002, net of
unamortized discount of $17,994 57,006 -
9 1/2% Debentures due 1998, net of unamortized
discount of $140 59,344 -
9 7/8% Senior Debentures due 1997, net of
unamortized premium of $217 18,217 -
10% Debentures due 1999 6,075 -
Other long-term debt:
Secured 6.25% due 1998 1,020 -
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170,416 -
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Orion
- -----
Notes payable to banks under Credit,
Security & Guaranty Agreements 123,700 -
Notes payable to banks under the Third
Restated Credit Agreement - 58,619
Obligation to Metromedia Company
under Reimbursement Agreement - 19,544
Talent Notes due 1999, net of unamortized
discount of $8,488 - 26,057
Creditor Notes due 1999, net of unamortized
discount of $21,745 - 40,630
Non-interest bearing payment obligation to
Sony, net of unamortized discount of $1,191 - 16,756
Other guarantees and contracts payable, net of
unamortized discounts of $2,402 and $2,943 9,939 8,124
10% Subordinated Debentures due 2001,
net of unamortized discount of $8,097 - 42,349
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133,639 212,079
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MITI
- ----
Hungarian Foreign Trade Bank 588 1,057
Other - 168
Demand Notes payable - 5,529
Notes payable to Metromedia Company - 18,194
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588 24,948
------- -------
Less: current portion - Metromedia Company - 37,738
- Other 40,597 96,177
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Long-term debt, net of current portion $264,046 $103,112
======= =======
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Aggregate annual repayments of long-term debt over the next five years and
thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
1996 $ 40,597
1997 44,548
1998 88,714
1999 31,923
2000 39,453
Thereafter 77,325
MIG (excluding Orion and MITI)
On November 1, 1995, the Company entered into a $35 million revolving credit
agreement ("MIG Revolver") with Chemical Bank. On December 31, 1995, the
Company had utilized $28.8 million. At the borrower's option, the MIG Revolver
bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2%, or Chemical Bank's alternative base
rate plus 1%. The MIG Revolver terminates October 30, 1996.
Under terms of the MIG Revolver, the aggregate amount of all outstanding loans
cannot exceed 65% of the market value of Roadmaster stock (see Note 4).
Borrowings under the MIG Revolver are secured by all of the stock of Roadmaster
owned by the Company, and a subordinated lien of the assets of Snapper, Inc.
The loan is guaranteed by MITI. It is assumed that the carrying value of the
MIG Revolver approximates its fair value because of its floating interest rate
feature.
In 1987 the Company issued $75.0 million of 6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated
Debentures due in 2002 in the Euro-dollar market. The Debentures are
convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $41-5/8 per share. At
the Company's option, the Debentures may be redeemed at 100% plus accrued
interest until maturity.
The 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures are redeemable at the option of the
Company, in whole or in part, at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued
interest. Mandatory sinking fund payments of $3.0 million (which the Company
may increase to $6.0 million annually) began in 1982 and are intended to retire,
at par plus accrued interest, 75% of the issue prior to maturity.
At the option of the Company, the 10% Subordinated Debentures are redeemable, in
whole or in part, at the principal amount plus accrued interest. Sinking fund
payments of 10% of the outstanding principal amount commenced in 1989, however,
the Company receives credit for Debentures redeemed or otherwise acquired in
excess of sinking fund payments.
The carrying value of the Company's long-term and subordinated debt, including
the current portion at December 31, 1995, approximates fair value. The estimate
is based on a discounted cash flow analysis using current incremental borrowing
rates for similar types of agreements and quoted market prices for issues which
are traded.
Orion Debt
On November 1, 1995 Orion entered into a credit agreement with Chemical Bank, as
agent, and a syndicate of lenders (the "Orion Credit Agreement") The Orion
Credit Agreement consists of a $135 million term loan ("Orion Term Loan") with
quarterly repayments of $6.75 million commencing March 1996 with a final payment
due December 31, 2000; and a $50 million revolver ("Orion Revolver") with a
final maturity of December 31, 2000. The amount available under the Orion
Revolver as of December 31, 1995 was $38 million (of which $9 million is
reserved for an outstanding letter of credit).
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Interest is charged on the Orion Term Loan at the agent bank's prime rate plus
2% or at 3% above the LIBOR rate, at Orion's option; and for the Orion Revolver
at the agent bank's prime rate plus 1/2% or at 1-1/2% above the LIBOR rate, also
at Orion's option. Indebtedness under the Orion Credit Agreement is secured by
all of Orion's assets, including the common stock of Orion and its subsidiaries.
In addition to the quarterly amortization schedule, the Orion Credit Agreement
provides that in the event that the ratio of the value of the eligible accounts
receivable in Orion's borrowing base to the amount outstanding under the Orion
Term Loan (the "Borrowing Base Ratio") does not exceed a designated threshold,
all cash received by Orion must be used to prepay principal and interest on the
Orion Term Loan until such Borrowing Base Ratio exceeds such designated
threshold. All prepayments may be applied against scheduled quarterly
repayments.
As a result of prepayments, Orion has satisfied its scheduled amortization
payments through December 31, 1996. To the extent the Borrowing Base Ratio
exceeds the threshold set forth in the Orion Credit Agreement, and is not needed
to amortize the Orion Term Loan, Orion may use excess cash to pay its operating
expenses, including the costs of acquiring new film product or new production.
The Borrowing Base Ratio currently exceeds the designated threshold. In
addition, Orion has established a system of lockbox accounts and collection
accounts to maintain Chemical's security interest in the cash proceeds of
Orion's accounts receivable. Amounts outstanding under the Orion Revolver are
guaranteed jointly and severally by Metromedia and by John W. Kluge.
The Orion Credit Agreement also contains customary covenants, including
limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and guarantees, the
creation of new liens and on the number of films Orion may produce, restrictions
on the development costs and budgets for such films, limitations on the
aggregate amount of unrecouped print and advertising costs Orion may incur,
limitations on the amount of Orion's leases, capital and overhead expenses,
prohibitions on the declaration of dividends or distributions by Orion to MIG,
limitations on the merger or consolidation of Orion or the sale by Orion of any
substantial portion of its assets or stock and restrictions on Orion's line of
business, other than activities relating to the production and distribution of
entertainment product. The Orion Credit Agreement also contains several
financial covenants, including the requirement that Orion maintain the ratio of
Orion's Free Cash Flow (as defined in the Orion Credit Agreement) to its
cumulative investment in film product above certain specified levels at the end
of each fiscal quarter, and that Orion's cumulative investment in film product
not exceed Free Cash Flow by more than $50,000,000. In addition, the Orion
Credit Agreement contains a covenant which would be triggered if the amount of
Orion's net losses exceeds certain levels for each fiscal year beginning with
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 or in the event of a change in control
of MIG.
It is assumed that the carrying value of Orion's bank debt approximates its face
value because it is a floating rate instrument.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
As a result of the Plan (see Note 3), Orion had certain obligations outstanding,
including: Notes payable to the banks under the Third Restated Credit Agreement,
obligations to Metromedia and its affiliate under a Reimbursement Agreement,
Talent Notes, Creditor Notes, obligations to Sony Entertainment Inc. ("Sony")
and 10% Subordinated Debentures ("Plan Debt"). Notwithstanding mandatory
minimum payments and maturity dates, while operating under the Plan, and to the
extent Orion generated positive net cash flow, interest and principal payments
were made to the individual obligations included in Plan Debt based upon certain
formulas. At August 31, 1995 Orion had not generated sufficient net cash flow
to satisfy certain mandatory minimum payments and an event of default could have
been asserted by the Trustees or holders of certain obligations of the Plan
Debt. However, at the Merger Date (see Note 2), proceeds from the Orion Term
Loan, as well as amounts advanced from MIG under a subordinated promissory note,
were used directly or indirectly to repay and terminate all outstanding Plan
Debt obligations ($210.7 million) and to pay certain transaction costs. To
record the repayment and termination of the Plan Debt, Orion removed certain
unamortized discounts associated with such obligations from its accounts and
recognized an extraordinary loss of $32.4 million on the extinguishment of debt.
MITI Debt
A loan from a Hungarian Foreign Trade Bank is due on September 14, 1997 and is
repayable in three annual installments with an interest rate of 34.5%. The loan
is a Hungarian Forint based loan and is secured by a letter of credit issued by
Metromedia International, Inc. in the amount of $1.2 million.
On November 1, 1995, MIG issued 2,537,309 shares of common stock in repayment of
$26.6 million of MITI notes payable.
Included in interest expense for calendar 1995 and fiscal 1995 are $3.8 million
and $430,000, respectively, of interest on amounts due to Metromedia Company,
an affiliate of MIG. No such amounts were included in fiscal 1994 interest
expense.
9. Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock
There are 70,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock authorized, none of which were
outstanding or designated as to a particular series at December 31, 1995.
Common Stock
There are 110,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock, $1 par value. At
December 31, 1995, February 28, 1995 and February 28, 1994 there were
42,613,738, 20,934,898 and 17,188,408 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively.
After giving effect to the Merger, the Company has reserved the shares of Common
Stock listed below for possible future issuance:
December 31,
1995
----
Stock options 2,014,258
6 1/2% Convertible Subordinated Debentures (see Note 8) 1,801,802
Restricted stock plan 132,800
---------
3,948,860
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Stock Plans
The Company's stock option plans provide for the issuance of incentive stock
options and nonqualified stock options. Incentive stock options may be issued
at a per share price not less than the market value at the date of grant.
Nonqualified options may be issued generally at prices and on terms determined
in the case of each stock option.
Following the Merger (see Note 2), options granted pursuant to the MITI stock
option plan and the Actava stock option plans, became exercisable for stock of
MIG in accordance with the respective exchange ratios.
After giving effect to the Merger, the following table reflects changes in the
stock options issued under these plans:
Shares Average
Subject to Option Price
Option Per Share
------ ---------
Incentive Stock Options
- -----------------------
Balance at December 31, 1993 -
-------
Options granted -
Options exercised -
Options canceled -
-------
Balance at December 31, 1994 -
-------
Transfer of Actava options in Merger 203,000 $ 8.00 - $12.00
Options granted -
Options exercised (19,000) $ 8.00 - $ 9.00
Options canceled -
-------
Balance at December 31, 1995 184,000 $ 8.00 - $ 9.00
=======
Options exercisable at end of year 78,000 $ 8.00 - $12.00
=======
Nonqualified Stock Options
- --------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1993 -
-------
Options granted 283,000 $ 5.41
Options exercised -
Options canceled -
-------
Balance at December 31, 1994 283,000 $ 5.41
-------
Transfer of Actava options in Merger 234,000 $ 8.00 - $14.50
Options granted 366,000 $ 5.41
Options exercised (74,000) $ 8.00 - $14.50
Options canceled (89,000) $ 5.41
--------
Balance at December 31, 1995 720,000 $ 5.41 - $14.50
=======
Options exercisable at end of year 178,000 $ 5.41 - $14.50
=======
There were 153,000 shares under the stock option plans at December 31, 1995
which were available for the granting of additional stock options.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
During 1994, an officer of MITI was granted an option, not pursuant to any plan,
to purchase 657,908 shares of common stock (the "MITI Options") at a purchase
price of $1.08 per share. The MITI Options expire on September 30, 2004, or
earlier if the officer's employment is terminated. Included in 1994 expenses is
$3.6 million of compensation expense in connection with these options.
Prior to the Merger, an officer of Actava was granted an option, not pursuant to
any plan, to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock (the "Actava Options") at a
purchase price of $6.375 per share. The Actava Options expire on April 18,
2001.
On December 13, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Company terminated the
Actava 1991 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. The Company had previously
reserved 150,000 shares for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under
this plan and had granted 20,000 options thereunder. Also on January 31, 1996,
the Board of Directors adopted the 1996 Incentive Stock Option Plan, subject to
shareholder approval. Assuming adoption of the 1996 Incentive Stock Option Plan
by shareholders, it is the intention of the Board of Directors not to grant any
additional options under the MITI and Actava stock option plans.
No shares have been granted under the Company's restricted stock plan during
1995 and 102,800 shares of common stock remain available under this plan.
10. Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes for calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and 1994, all of
which is current, consists of the following (in thousands):
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
Federal $ - $ - $ -
State and local 167 100 100
Foreign 600 1,200 2,000
-------- -------- -------
Current 767 1,300 2,100
Deferred - - -
-------- -------- -------
Total $ 767 $ 1,300 $ 2,100
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Such provision has been allocated to continuing operations before extraordinary
items, discontinued operations and extraordinary items as follows (in
thousands):
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
Operations before extraordinary items $ 767 $ 1,300 $ 2,100
Discontinued operations - - -
Extraordinary items - - -
------- ------ ------
$ 767 $ 1,300 $ 2,100
======= ====== ======
The federal income tax portion of the provision for income taxes includes the
benefit of state income taxes provided. The Company recognizes investment tax
credits on the flow-through method.
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State and local income tax expense in calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and 1994
includes an estimate for franchise and other state tax levies required in
jurisdictions which do not permit the utilization of the Company's calendar
1995, fiscal 1995 and 1994 operating losses to mitigate such taxes. Foreign tax
expense in calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and 1994 reflects estimates of withholding
and remittance taxes. Cash utilized for the payment of income taxes during
calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and 1994 was $1.0 million, $1.8 million and $2.9
million, respectively.
The temporary differences and carryforwards which give rise to deferred tax
assets and (liabilities) for calendar 1995 and fiscal 1995 are as follows (in
thousands):
December 31, February 28,
1995 1995
---- ----
Net Operating loss carryforward $241,877 $177,846
Deferred income 22,196 24,245
Investment credit carryforward 28,000 28,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts 4,395 5,346
Capital loss carryforward 3,850 -
Film costs (1,832) (15,077)
Shares payable 15,670 14,986
Reserves for self-insurance 10,970 -
State tax accruals 3,811 -
Investment in equity investee 22,146 -
Purchase of safe harbor lease
investment (9,115) -
Minimum tax credit (ATM) carryforward 8,805 -
Other reserves 6,331 6,958
Other 3,843 (1,285)
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Subtotal before valuation allowance 360,947 241,019
Valuation allowance (360,947) (241,019)
--------- ---------
Deferred taxes $ - $ -
========= =========
The valuation allowance for deferred assets as of February 28, 1995 was $241.0
million. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended
December 31, 1995 was an increase in the allowance of $119.9 million.
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The Company's provision for income taxes for calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and
1994, differs from the provision that would have resulted from applying the
federal statutory rates during those periods to income (loss) before provision
for income taxes. The reasons for these differences are explained in the
following table (in thousands):
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
Provision (benefit) based upon
federal statutory rate of 35% $(132,138) $(23,839) $(43,084)
State taxes, net of federal benefit 109 65 65
Foreign taxes in excess
of federal credit 600 1,200 2,000
Non-deductible direct expenses of
chapter 11 filing 448 214 596
Current year operating loss
not benefitted 26,943 22,832 42,201
Equity in losses of
Joint Ventures 2,778 790 272
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt (11,344) - -
Reduction of extraordinary loss
not benefitted 11,344 - -
Discontinued operations, not
tax benefitted 101,999 - -
Other, net 28 38 50
--------- --------- ---------
Provision for income taxes $ 767 $ 1,300 $ 2,100
========= ========= =========
At December 31, 1995, the Company had available net operating loss
carryforwards, capital loss carryforwards, unused alternative tax credits and
unused investment tax credits of approximately $631 million, $11 million, $9
million and $28 million, respectively, which can reduce future federal income
taxes. If not utilized, these carryforwards and credits will begin to expire in
1996. The alternative tax credit may be carried forward indefinitely, to offset
regular tax in certain circumstances.
The use by the Company of any net operating loss carryforwards reported or which
will be reported by Orion, Actava, MITI and Sterling and the subsidiaries
included in their respective affiliated groups of corporations which filed
consolidated Federal income tax returns with Orion, Actava, MITI and Sterling as
the parent corporations (such Orion, Actava, MITI and Sterling affiliated groups
hereinafter being referred to as the "Orion Group," the "Actava Group," the
"MITI Group" and the "Sterling Group," respectively, and individually as a
"Former Group" and collectively as the "Former Groups") for taxable years ending
on or before November 1, 1995 (such Pre-November 1, 1995 net operating loss
carryforwards hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Pre-November 1
Losses") will be subject to certain limitations as a result of the Mergers.
Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, annual limitations will
generally apply to the use of the Pre-November 1 Losses of the Former Groups by
the Company. The amount of the annual limitation with respect to a Former Group
will depend upon the application of certain principles contained in Section 382
of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the valuation of such Former Group
immediately prior to the November 1 Mergers and an interest factor published by
the Internal Revenue Service on a monthly basis. Based on the market price of
the Company's stock at the effective time of the Mergers, the exchange ratios
with respect to the shares of Orion, MITI and Sterling, and the published
interest factor of 5.75 percent (applicable to transactions that occurred in
November 1995), the annual limitations on the use of the Pre-November 1 Losses
of the Orion Group, Actava Group, the MITI Group and the Sterling Group,
respectively, by the MIG Group would currently be approximately $11.9 million,
$18.3 million, $10.0 million and
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$510,000 per year, respectively. To the extent Pre-November 1 Losses equal to
the annual limitation with respect to any of the Former Groups are not used in
any year, the unused amount would generally be available to be carried forward
and used to increase the limitation with respect to such Former Group in the
succeeding year.
The use of Pre-November 1 Losses of the Orion Group, the MITI Group and the
Sterling Group will also be separately limited by the income and gains
recognized by the corporations that were members of each of the Orion Group, the
MITI Group and the Sterling Group, respectively, including corporations such as
the Company (in the case of Sterling) that are successors by merger to any of
such members. Under proposed Treasury regulations, such Pre-November 1 Losses
of any such former members of any such Former Group, or successors thereof,
would be usable on an aggregate basis to the extent of the income and gains of
such former members of such Former Group, or successors thereof on an aggregate
basis.
As a result of the Merger, the Company succeeded to approximately $92.2 million
of Pre-November 1 Losses of the Actava Group. SFAS 109 requires assets acquired
and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their "gross" fair value. Differences
between the assigned values and tax bases of assets acquired and liabilities
assumed in purchase business combinations are temporary differences under the
provisions of SFAS 109. However, since all of the Actava intangibles have been
eliminated, when the Pre-November 1 Losses are utilized they will reduce income
tax expense.
11. Employee Benefit Plans
Actava had a noncontributory defined benefit plan which is "qualified" under
Federal tax law and covered substantially all Actava's employees. In addition,
Actava had a "nonqualified" supplemental retirement plan which provided for the
payment of benefits to certain employees in excess of those payable by the
qualified plans. Following the Mergers (see Note 2), the Company froze the
Actava noncontributory defined benefit plan and "nonqualified" supplemental
retirement plan effective as of December 31, 1995. Employees will no longer
accumulate benefits under these plans.
In connection with the Merger, the projected benefit obligation and fair value
of plan assets were remeasured considering the Company's freezing of the plan.
The excess of the projected benefit obligations over the fair value of plan
assets in the amount of $4.9 million was recorded in the allocation of purchase
price. The recognition of the net pension liability in the allocation of the
purchase price eliminated any previously existing unrecognized gain or loss,
prior service cost, and transition asset or obligation related to the acquired
enterprise's pension plan.
Some of the Company's subsidiaries also have defined contribution plans which
provide for discretionary annual contributions covering substantially all of
their employees. Effective January 1, 1993, MITI established a 401(k) Salary
Deferral Plan ("401(k) Plan") on behalf of its employees. Under the 401(k) Plan
participating employees can defer receipt of up to 15% of their compensation,
subject to certain limitations. MITI has the discretion to match amounts
contributed by the employee up to 3% of their compensation. The Company
contributed $60,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995.
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Orion has a 401(k) defined contribution retirement and savings plan covering all
eligible employees who prior to March 1 or September 1, have completed 1,000
hours of service, as defined in the plan. Participants may make pretax
contributions to the plan of up to 15% of their compensation, as defined,
subject to certain limitations as prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code.
Orion matches 50 % of amounts contributed up to $500 per participant per plan
year. Orion may make discretionary contributions on an annual basis to the
plan. The exact amount of discretionary contributions is decided each year by
the Board of Directors. There have been no discretionary contributions since
the inception of the plan. Total employer contribution expense for calendar
1995, fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994 was approximately $64,000 each year.
12. Business Segment Data
The business activities of the Company constitute two business segments, (i)
filmed entertainment, which includes the financing and production of
theatrical motion pictures as well as the distribution of theatrical motion
pictures and television programming, and (ii) communications, which includes
wireless cable television, paging services, radio broadcasting, and telephony.
Filmed Entertainment
The Company operates its filmed entertainment operations through Orion. Until
the Merger Date (see Note 2), Orion operated under the terms of the Plan (see
Note 3) which severely limited Orion's ability to finance and produce additional
theatrical motion pictures. Therefore, Orion's primary activity prior to the
Merger was the ongoing distribution of its present library of theatrical motion
pictures and television programming. Orion believes the lack of a continuing
flow of newly produced theatrical product while operating under the Plan
adversely affected the marketability of its library.
Theatrical motion pictures are produced initially for exhibition in theaters.
Initial theatrical release generally occurs in the United States and Canada.
Foreign theatrical exhibition generally begins within the first year after
initial release. Home video distribution in all territories usually begins six
to twelve months after theatrical release in that territory, with pay television
exploitation beginning generally six months after initial home video release.
Exhibition of the Company's product on network and on other free television
outlets begins generally three to five years from the initial theatrical release
date in each territory.
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Communications
The Company, through MITI and subsidiaries, owns various interests in Joint
Ventures that are currently in operation or planning to commence operations in
certain republics of the Commonwealth of Independent States ("CIS") (formerly
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and other Eastern European countries.
During 1995, the Company began to pursue opportunities to extend its
communications businesses into other emerging markets in the Pacific Rim.
The Joint Ventures currently offer wireless cable television, radio paging
systems, radio broadcasting, trunked mobile radio services and various types of
telephone services. Joint Ventures are principally entered into with
governmental agencies or ministries under the existing laws of the respective
countries.
The Joint Venture agreements generally provide for the initial contribution of
assets or cash, and for the creation of a line of credit agreement to be entered
into between the Joint Venture and MITI. Under a typical arrangement, MITI's
venture partner contributes the necessary license or permits under which the
Joint Venture will conduct its business, studio or office space, transmitting
tower rights and other equipment. MITI's contribution is generally cash and
equipment but may consist of other specific assets as required by the Joint
Venture agreement. The line of credit agreement generally specifies a
commitment amount, interest rates and repayment terms.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and results of
operations of MITI and its majority owned and controlled Joint Venture, CNM
Paging, and its subsidiaries. Investments in other companies and Joint Ventures
which are not majority owned, or in which the Company does not control but
exercises significant influence are accounted for using the equity method (see
Notes 1 and 7).
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BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
(in thousands)
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1995
---- ---- ----
Filmed Entertainment:
Net revenues $133,812 $191,244 $175,662
Direct operating costs (155,720) (208,755) (263,961)
Depreciation and (694) (767) (708)
amortization --------- --------- ---------
Loss from operations (22,602) (18,278) (89,007)
========= ========= =========
Assets at year end 283,093 351,588 508,014
Capital expenditures 1,151 1,198 (785)
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Communications:
Net revenues 5,158 3,545 51
Direct operating costs (26,937) (19,067) (6,086)
Depreciation and (2,101) (1,149) (174)
amortization --------- --------- ---------
Loss from operations (23,880) (16,671) (6,209)
========= ========= =========
Equity in losses of Joint 7,981 2,257 777
======== ======== ========
Ventures
Assets at year end 161,089 40,282 12,637
Capital expenditures 2,548 3,610 (1,423)
======== ======== =========
Headquarters and Eliminations:
Net revenues (99) - -
Direct operating costs (876) - -
Depreciation and - - -
amortization -------- -------- --------
Income from operations (975) - -
========= ======== ========
Assets at year end including
discounted operations and
eliminations 155,456 - -
======== ======== ========
Consolidated - Continuing Operations:
Net revenues 138,871 194,789 175,713
Direct operating costs (183,533) (227,822) (270,047)
Depreciation and (2,795) (1,916) (882)
amortization --------- --------- ---------
Loss from operations (47,457) (34,949) (95,216)
========= ========= =========
Equity in losses of joint 7,981 2,257 777
ventures ======== ======== ========
Assets at year end 599,638 391,870 520,651
Capital expenditures $ 3,699 $ 4,808 $ 2,208
======== ======== ========
Management fees of $100,000 charged to operations are eliminated from the
business segment data.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
The sources of the Company's revenues from continuing operations by market
for each of the last three fiscal years are set forth in "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".
The Company derives significant revenues from the foreign distribution of its
theatrical motion pictures and television programming. The following table
sets forth Orion's export sales from continuing operations (excluding Canada)
by major geographic area for each of the last three fiscal years (in
thousands):
Calendar Fiscal Fiscal
1995 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
Europe $ 32,126 $ 36,532 $ 62,107
Mexico and South America 2,454 4,586 5,782
Asia and Australia 8,841 13,820 23,876
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$ 43,421 $ 54,938 $ 91,765
========= ========= =========
Revenues, operating losses and assets of MITI's foreign operations are
disclosed in Note 7.
Showtime Networks, Inc. ("Showtime") and Lifetime Television ("Lifetime")
have been significant customers of the Company. During calendar 1995 and
fiscal 1995, the Company recorded approximately $15.4 million and $45.5
million, respectively, of revenues under its pay cable agreement with
Showtime, and during calendar 1995, fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994, the Company
recorded approximately $15.0 million, $12.5 million and $15.1 million of
revenues, respectively, under its basic cable agreement with Lifetime.
13. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Commitments
The Company is obligated under various operating leases. Total rent expense
amounted to $2.6 million, $2.3 million, and $2.2 million, in calendar 1995,
fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994, respectively.
Minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases are set
forth in the following table (in thousands):
Year Amount
---- ------
1996 $ 1,911
1997 954
1998 832
1999 519
2000 252
Thereafter 526
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Total minimum rental commitments $ 4,994
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The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have employment contracts with
various officers, with remaining terms of less than one year, at amounts
approximating their current levels of compensation. The Company's remaining
aggregate commitment at December 31, 1995 under such contracts is
approximately $8.1 million.
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In addition, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries have postemployment
contracts with various officers. The Company's remaining aggregate
commitment at December 31, 1995 under such contracts is approximately $1.1
million.
Acquisition Commitments
During December 1995, MITI, Protocall Ventures Ltd. ("Protocall"), and the
shareholders of Protocall, executed a letter of intent together with a loan
agreement relating to the purchase of Protocall.
The letter of intent states that pending the consummation of purchase, MITI
will loan up to $1.5 million to Protocall and negotiate definitive
documentation relating to the purchase of 51% of Protocall for $2.6 million.
Principal and accrued interest under the loan will be applied to the purchase
price at the time the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement are
consummated, which is expected to be on or before March 31, 1996.
The letter of intent provides that the shareholders of Protocall have the
right to purchase $250,000 of MIG's common stock during the five year period
after closing of the purchase agreement and further provides the right to
purchase an additional $250,000 of MIG's common stock one year after closing
if Protocall achieves certain budgeted objectives. The purchase price will
be the trading price of MIG stock at the time of the closing of the purchase
agreement. However, the entire purchase price for all the shares will be
forgiven and, as such, these amounts will be considered part of the
acquisition cost.
The agreements also provide that MITI will arrange for or make direct loans
to Protocall relating to existing joint venture commitments of [up to] $3.4
million, plus any additional amounts agreed to by the parties.
In connection with MITI's activities directed at entering into Joint Venture
agreements in the Pacific Rim, MITI's 90% subsidiary, Metromedia Asia Limited
("MAL") has entered into certain agreements with Communications Technology
International, Inc., ("CTI"), which owns 7% of the equity of MAL. Under
these agreements, MAL has agreed, to loan up to $2.5 million to CTI, and
permit CTI to purchase up to an additional 7% of the equity of MAL, provided
that CTI is successful in obtaining rights to operate certain services, as
defined, and MAL is provided with the right to participate in the operation
of such services. MAL has also agreed to loan a portion of the funds
required to purchase the equity interests in MAL to CTI.
Contingencies
The Company is contingently liable under various guarantees of debt totaling
approximately $1.6 million. The debt is primarily Industrial Revenue Bonds
which were issued to finance manufacturing facilities and equipment of
certain of the Company's former subsidiaries which were disposed of prior to
1995. The Bonds are secured by the facilities and equipment. In addition,
upon the sale of the subsidiaries, the Company received lending institution
guarantees or bank letters of credit to support the Company's contingent
obligations. There are no material defaults on the debt agreements.
The Company is contingently liable under various real estate leases of
certain of its former subsidiaries which were sold prior to 1995. The total
future payments under these leases, including real estate taxes, is estimated
to be approximately $2.4 million. The leased properties generally have
financially sound subleases.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
In 1975, the Russian Federation legislature proposed legislation that would
limit to 35%, the interest which a foreign person is permitted to own in
entities holding broadcast licenses. While such proposed legislation was not
enacted, it is possible that such legislation could be reintroduced and
enacted in Russia. Further, even if enacted, such law may be challenged on
constitutional grounds and may be inconsistent with Russian Federation treaty
obligations. In addition, it is unclear how Russian Federation regulators
would interpret and apply the law to existing license holders. However, if
the legislature passes a law restricting foreign ownership of broadcast
license holding entities and such a law is found to be constitutional and
fails to contain a grandfathering clause to protect existing companies, it
could require MITI to reduce its ownership interests in its Russian Joint
Ventures. It is unclear how such reductions would be effected.
The Republic of Latvia passed legislation in September, 1995 which purports
to limit to 20% the interest which a foreign person is permitted to own in
entities engaged in certain communications businesses such as radio, cable
television and other systems of broadcasting. This legislation will require
MITI to reduce to 20% its existing ownership interest in joint ventures which
operate a wireless cable television system and an FM radio station in Riga,
Latvia.
Metromedia International, Inc., a subsidiary of MITI, is contingently liable
for an outstanding letter of credit amounting to $1.2 million.
Litigation
Fuqua Industries, Inc. Shareholder Litigation
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Between February 25, 1991 and March 4, 1991, three lawsuits were filed
against the Company (formerly named Fuqua Industries, Inc.) in the Delaware
Chancery Court. On May 1, 1991, these three lawsuits were consolidated by the
Delaware Chancery Court in In re Fuqua Industries, Inc. Shareholders
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Litigation, Civil Action No. 11974. The named defendants are certain current
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and former members of the Company's Board of Directors and certain former
members of the Board of Directors of Intermark, Inc. ("Intermark"). Intermark
is a predecessor to Triton Group Ltd., which formerly owned approximately 25%
of the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Company was
named as a nominal defendant in this lawsuit. The action was brought
derivatively on behalf of the Company and purportedly was filed as a class
action lawsuit on behalf of all holders of the Company's Common Stock, other
than the defendants. The complaint alleges, among other things, a
long-standing pattern and practice by the defendants of misusing and abusing
their power as directors and insiders of the Company by manipulating the
affairs of the Company to the detriment of the Company's past and present
stockholders. The complaint seeks (i) monetary damages from the director
defendants, including a joint and several judgment for $15,700,000 for
alleged improper profits obtained by Mr. J.B. Fuqua in connection with the
sale of his shares in the Company to Intermark; (ii) injunctive relief
against the Company, Intermark and its former directors, including a prohibi-
tion against approving or entering into any business combination with
Intermark without specified approval; and (iii) costs of suit and attorneys'
fees. On December 28, 1995, plaintiffs filed a consolidated second amended
derivative and class action complaint, purporting to assert additional facts
in support of their claim regarding an alleged plan, but deleting their prior
request for injunctive relief. On January 31, 1996, all defendants moved to
dismiss the second amended complaint and filed a brief in support of that
motion. The motion to dismiss is still pending.
The Company and its subsidiaries are contingently liable with respect to
various matters, including litigation in the ordinary course of business and
otherwise. Some of the pleadings in the various litigation matters contain
prayers for material awards. Based upon management's review of the
underlying facts and circumstances and consultation with counsel, management
believes such matters will not result in significant additional liabilities
which would have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
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Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Environmental Protection
Snapper's manufacturing plant is subject to federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with such laws and regulations
has not, and is not expected to, materially affect Snapper's competitive
position. Snapper's capital expenditures for environmental control
facilities, its incremental operating costs in connection therewith and
Snapper's environmental compliance costs were not material in 1995 and are
not expected to be material in future years.
The Company has agreed to indemnify the purchaser of a former subsidiary of
the Company for certain obligations, liabilities and costs incurred by such
subsidiary arising out of environmental conditions existing on or prior to
the date on which the subsidiary was sold by the Company. The Company sold
the subsidiary in 1987. Since that time, the Company has been involved in
various environmental matters involving property owned and operated by the
subsidiary, including clean-up efforts at landfill sites and the remediation
of groundwater contamination. The costs incurred by the Company with respect
to these matters have not been material during any year through and including
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. As of December 31, 1995, the Company
had a remaining reserve of approximately $1,250,000 to cover its obligations
to its former subsidiary.
During 1995, the Company was notified by certain potentially responsible
parties at a superfund site in Michigan that the former subsidiary may be a
potentially responsible party at such site. The former subsidiary's
liability, if any, has not been determined but the Company believes that such
liability will not be material.
The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, owns approximately 17 acres
of real property located in Opelika, Alabama (the "Opelika Property"). The
Opelika Property was formerly owned by Diversified Products Corporation, a
former subsidiary of the Company ("DP"), and was transferred to a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company in connection with the Exchange Transaction.
DP previously used the Opelika Property as a storage area for stockpiling
cement, sand, and mill scale materials needed for or resulting from the
manufacture of exercise weights. In June 1994, DP discontinued the
manufacture of exercise weights and no longer needed to use the Opelika
Property as a storage area. In connection with the Exchange Transaction,
Roadmaster and the Company agreed that the Company, through a wholly-owned
subsidiary, would acquire the Opelika Property, together with any related
permits, licenses, and other authorizations under federal, state and local
laws governing pollution or protection of the environment. In connection with
the closing of the Exchange Transaction, the Company and Roadmaster entered
into an Environmental Indemnity Agreement (the "Indemnity Agreement") under
which the Company agreed to indemnify Roadmaster for costs and liabilities
resulting from the presence on or migration of regulated materials from the
Opelika Property. The Company's obligations under the Indemnity Agreement
with respect to the Opelika Property are not limited. The Indemnity Agreement
does not cover environmental liabilities relating to any property now or
previously owned by DP except for the Opelika Property.
On January 22, 1996, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management
("ADEM") wrote a letter to the Company stating that the Opelika Property
contains an "unauthorized dump" in violation of Alabama environmental
regulations. The letter from ADEM requires the Company to present for ADEM's
approval a written environmental remediation plan for the Opelika Property.
The Company has retained an environmental consulting firm to develop an
environmental remediation plan for the Opelika Property. The consulting firm
is currently conducting soil samples and other tests on the Opelika Property.
Although the Company has not received the results of these tests, the Company
believes that the reserves of approximately $1,800,000 previously established
by the Company for the Opelika Property will be adequate to cover the cost of
the remediation plan that is currently being developed.
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14. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Selected financial information for the quarterly periods in calendar 1995 and
fiscal 1995 is presented below (in thousands, except per-share amounts):
First Quarter of Second Quarter of
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Calendar Fiscal Calendar Fiscal
1995 1995 1995 1995
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Revenues $ 37,678 $ 84,345 (b) $ 40,755 $ 30,394
Operating loss (10,692)(a) (6,750) (7,460) (11,079)(c)
Interest expense, net 8,119 7,137 7,353 7,123
Equity interest in losses of Joint Ventures (588) - (1,633) (362)
Net loss (20,366) (14,453) (16,714) (19,087)
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Loss per common share:
Primary:
Net loss $ (.97) $ (.79) $ (.80) $ (.92)
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Third Quarter of Fourth Quarter of
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Calendar Fiscal Calendar Fiscal
1995 1995 1995 1995
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Revenues $ 35,468 $ 45,187 $ 24,970 $ 34,863
Operating loss (6,762) (3,939) (22,543)(d) (13,181)(e)
Interest expense, net 7,574 6,374 6,493 8,661
Equity interest in losses of Joint Ventures (1,568) (777) (4,192) (1,118)
Net loss before discontinued
operations and extraordinary item (16,146) (11,425) (33,798) 24,446)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations - - (293,570)(f) -
Loss on early extinguishment of debt - - (32,382)(g) -
Net loss (16,146) (11,425) (359,750) (24,446)
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Loss per common share:
Primary:
Continuing operations $ (.77) $ (.55) $ (.96) $ (1.17)
Discontinued operations $ - $ - $ (8.30) $ -
Extraordinary item $ - $ - $ (.92) $ -
Net loss $ (.77) $ (.55) $ (10.18) $ (1.17)
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(a) Operating loss for the first of calendar 1995 includes $5.4 million of
writedowns to previously released film product.
(b) As more fully described in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" significant revenues
($40.0 million) were recognized in conjunction with the Showtime
Settlement in the first quarter of fiscal 1995.
(c) Operating loss for the second quarter of fiscal 1995 includes
writedowns to estimated net realizable value of an aggregate of $2.6
million of writedowns of theatrical product unreleased at that time
and $5.3 million of writedowns to previously released product.
(d) Operating loss for the fourth quarter of calendar 1995 includes
writedowns to estimated realizable value of $3.0 million for
unreleased theatrical product and $4.8 million for writedowns to
previously released product.
(e) Operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995 includes $8.1
million of writedowns to previously released product.
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(f) As more fully discussed in Note 2, the excess of the allocated
purchase price attributed to Snapper in the Actava acquisition, over
the estimated cash flows from the operations and the anticipated sale
of Snapper, amounted to $293.6 million.
(g) As more fully discussed in Note 8, Orion removed certain unamortized
discounts associated with such obligations from the accounts and
recognized an extraordinary loss of $32.4 million on the
extinguishment of debt.
The quarterly financial data presented above differs from amounts
previously reported in Orion's 10 Q's due to the restatement of historical
financial statements to account for the common control merger with MITI
(see Note 2). In addition, Orion's previously filed fiscal 1996 quarters
have been restated and presented on a calendar year basis in calendar 1995.
15. Subsequent Developments
Subsequent to year-end, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Merger to acquire The Samuel Goldwyn Company ("Goldwyn") and entered into a
letter of intent to acquire Motion Picture Corporation of America ("MPCA").
In addition, the Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger
to acquire Alliance Entertainment Company ("Alliance"). In connection with
the proposed acquisition of Alliance and Goldwyn, the Company intends to
refinance substantially all of its indebtedness and that of its
subsidiaries, as well as substantially all of the indebtedness of Alliance
and Goldwyn.
On December 20, 1995, the Company and Alliance entered into an Agreement
and Plan of Merger (the "Alliance Merger Agreement") pursuant to which a
newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Alliance Mergerco")
will merge with and into Alliance (the "Alliance Merger").
Pursuant to the Alliance Merger Agreement, upon consummation of the
Alliance Merger, Alliance stockholders will exchange each of their shares
of Alliance common stock for (i) .7 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) a
ten-year warrant to purchase .285 shares of Common Stock at an exercise
price of $20.00 per share. In connection with the Alliance Merger,
Metromedia has entered into Stock Purchase Agreements (the "Stock Purchase
Agreements") with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance, and
the Vice Chairman and President of Alliance. The Stock Purchase Agreements
provide for the sale by such officers to Metromedia of (i) 2,520,000 shares
of Common Stock and 1,026,000 Warrants to be received by such officers in
the Alliance Merger and (ii) any additional Warrants received by such
officers as consideration in the Alliance Merger (anticipated to be 31,920
Warrants) and (iii) all Warrants received by such officers upon the
exercise of certain options or warrants to purchase Alliance common stock
held by them (expected to be 1,007,166 Warrants) for a cash purchase price
of $43,200,000. These purchases will take place immediately following the
effective time of the Alliance Merger and will enable the Metromedia
Holders, who currently collectively control approximately 35.9% of the
outstanding Common Stock, to reduce the substantial dilution to their
interests which would otherwise result from the issuance of Common Stock to
Alliance Stockholders in the Alliance Merger.
On January 31, 1996, the Company and Goldwyn entered into an Agreement and
Plan of Merger (the "Goldwyn Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Goldwyn
will merge with a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the
"Goldwyn Merger") and, in connection therewith, will be re-named "Goldwyn
Entertainment Company."
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The Goldwyn Merger Agreement provides that upon consummation of the Goldwyn
Merger, Goldwyn stockholders will receive $5.00 worth of Common Stock for
each share of Goldwyn common stock, provided that the average closing price
of the Common Stock over the 20 consecutive trading days ending five days
prior to the meeting of the Company's stockholders held to vote upon the
Goldwyn Merger is between $12.50 and $16.50. If the average closing price
of Common Stock over such period is less than $12.50 it will be deemed to
be $12.50 and Goldwyn stockholders will receive .4 shares of Common Stock
for each share of Goldwyn common stock, and if the average closing price of
the Common Stock over such period is greater than $16.50, it will be deemed
to be $16.50 and Goldwyn stockholders will receive .3030 shares of Common
Stock for each share of Goldwyn common stock.
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METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Statement of Operations
(Registrant only in thousands, except per share amounts)
Period Ended
December 31,
1995
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Revenues $ -
Cost and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 1,109
------------
Operating loss (1,109)
Interest expense, net 2,208
Equity in losses of subsidiaries 83,707
------------
Loss from continuing operations (87,204)
before extraordinary item
Discontinued Operations - loss on disposal (293,570)
Equity in extraordinary item - early extinguishment of debt (32,382)
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Net Loss $ (412,976)
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Loss per common share:
Primary:
Continuing Operations: $ (3.54)
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Discontinued Operation $ (11.97)
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Extraordinary Item $ (1.32)
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Net Loss $ (16.83)
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial
information.
See Notes to Condensed Financial Information on page S-4.
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METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT - continued
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Balance Sheet
(Registrant only in thousands)
December 31,
1995
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,848
Other assets 3,010
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Total current assets 24,858
Investment in Roadmaster Industries, Inc. 47,455
Investment in Snapper, Inc. 79,200
Investment in subsidiaries 81,565
Intercompany accounts 86,102
Other assets 2,566
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Total assets $ 321,746
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Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 943
Accrued expenses 66,750
Current portion of long term debt 32,682
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Total current liabilities 100,375
Long term debt 137,734
Other long term liabilities 382
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Total liabilities 238,491
Stockholders' equity
Common stock 42,614
Paid-in surplus 728,747
Accumulated deficit (688,106)
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Total stockholders' equity 83,255
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Total liabilities and stockholder equity $ 321,746
-----------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed
financial information.
See Notes to Condensed Financial Information on page S-4.
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METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT - continued
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Statement of Cash Flows
(Registrant only in thousands)
Period
Ended
December
31, 1995
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Net loss $ (412,976)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Loss on discontinued operations 293,570
Equity in losses of investees 116,089
Amortization of debt discounts and costs 434
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (5,567)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets 5,434
(Increase) decrease in other assets 1,769
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Cash provided by (used in) operations (1,247)
----------
Investment activities:
Proceeds from notes receivable 45,320
Investment in subsidiaries (4,230)
Cash acquired, net in merger 72,068
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Cash provided by (used in) investment 113,158
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activities
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving term loan 28,754
Payments on notes and subordinated debt (48,222)
Proceeds from issuance of stock 2,282
Due from subsidiary (72,877)
----------
Cash provided by (used in) financing (90,063)
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activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash: 21,848
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year -
----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 21,848
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed
financial information.
See Notes to Condensed Financial Information on page S-4.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(A) Prior to the merger discussed in Note 2 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, there was no parent company. The
accompanying parent company only financial statements reflect the
operations of MIG from November 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995 and
the equity in losses of subsidiaries for the year ended December
31, 1995. The Calendar 1995, Fiscal 1995 and 1994 amounts shown in
the historical consolidated financial statements represent the
combined financial statements of Orion and MITI prior to the merger
and formation of MIG.
(B) Principal repayments of the Registrant's borrowings under debt
agreements and other debt outstanding at December 31, 1995 are
expected to be required no earlier than as follows:
Actava
------
FY 1996 32,682
FY 1997 15,887
FY 1998 60,336
FY 1999 4,428
FY 2000 -
After FY 2000 75,000
For additional information regarding the Registrant's borrowings under debt
agreements and other debt, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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SCHEDULE II
METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Combined Financial Statement Schedules Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
December 31, 1995
(in thousands)
Balance at Charged Balance at
Beginning to Costs Other Deductions/ End
of Period and Expenses Charges Write-offs of Period
--------- ------------ ------- ---------- ---------
Allowances for doubtful
accounts, etc. (deducted
from current receivables):
Year ended December 31, 1995 $ 14,223 $ 90 $ - $ (2,400) $ 11,913
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Year ended February 28, 1995 $ 14,800 $ 2,064 $ 159 $ (2,800) $ 14,223
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Year ended February 28, 1994 $ 26,000 $ 900 $ - $ (12,100) $ 14,800
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